The Vision volume 10 • issue 5 • Windsor High school •April, 2008

Graduation Requirements April fools Dreams Top 5 cult movies coach spotlight Find out whats expected for Find out about some famous April Dreaming for ameatures and Reviews of five fan favorite Get inside the head of incoming freshmen Fool’s Day pranks in the past experts alike cult movies Coach Micheal Hutchison – page 2 – page 3 – page 5 – page 6 – page 7 Students cut hair to help cut away at cancer

by: Jennifer Tremmel I’m good Staff Writer What would you be willing to do to help children “ friends with cancer? Students at Windsor are willing to sac- rifice their hair to raise money for the St. Baldricks with the organization. St. Baldricks is the world’s largest vol- unteer-driven fund raising event for childhood cancer kids who research. In eight years, this event has taken place are also in 18 countries raising over 34 million dollars. St. Baldricks became an independent foundation help- doing it. I ing give more careers in childhood cancer research. St. Baldricks is a fictional character with the words just think “bald” and “St. Patrick’s” mixed together. St. Bal- dricks first occurred on St. Patrick’s Day. Therefore it would giving them the mascot Lucky the Leprechaun. be a good In 1999, Tim Kenny, John Bender, and Edna McDonnell wanted to find a way to give back to thing to society. They planned to raise 17,000 dollars on the

17th of that year by having people pay to watch their do for the friends and family get their head shaved for a good

kids with cause. Instead, word caught on and they raised over Juniors Troy Ortman, Zach Stochl, Jimmy Quinn, T.j. Gibbar, Mike Wingbermuehle, and 104 thousand dollars. Their motto is “Shaving the Sophomore Brent Englebach after shaving their heads in memory of Charlie Long. cancer Way“ to Conquer Kids’ Cancer.” -Photo by Nikki Wetstein There were 349 shavers and barbers involved in the -Troy event which occurred March 8 at Helen Fitzgerald’s known someone fighting cancer. Their hearts are “I’m doing this to help kids. I would definitely raising a total of $219,816.94. St. Baldricks involves in it and they really want to make a difference. The do it again”, said Brent Engelbach. Ortman a little competition; many students get into groups students were Sophomore Brent Englebach, and “I’m good friends with the kids who are also and try to raise the most money. A lot of Windsor Juniors T.J. Gibbar, Jimmy Quinn, Zach Stochl, Mike doing it. I just think it would be a good thing to do students participating in the event know or have Wingbermuehle, and Troy Ortman. for the kids with cancer”, said Ortman. Help Wanted: Different opportunities are available over the summer break fryer to busser and waiter. While working, teens should by: Andy Repple ask lots of questions about cash flow, inventory, and News Editor staffing to make sure they know what is happening in their work environment. Tired of your parents hassling you because they have Many other positions are available as well. Working to dish out excess amounts of money to you? Do you for an amusement park could be a good experience. want experience for the future and maybe something Most amusement parks hire hundreds of people each to keep you busy because you have too much time on summer. Summer camps, and outdoors work is also a your hands? Maybe you just great opportunity for learning. Lawn care is always a want some extra weight in your taxing but rewarding job to take up during the summer. pockets. If you answered yes Much money can be made from lawn care, and good Starting wages to one or more of those ques- hard work ethic is established for the future. Mcdonalds, Burger King, tions, you might be looking for Volunteer work can also be a good option for stu- • dents looking to be helpful and obtain experience you Taco Bell, Sonic, and other a summer job. can use for the rest of your life. Hospitals, clinics, and fast food resturaunts usually It seems more and more teens are trying to obtain sum- camps are all places that will accept volunteers. Sum- start at minimum wage mer jobs, whether it is spending mer educational programs are also available through No benefites are included time working for a relatives con- colleges and trade schools. unless you have been struction company or hitting up When asked what typical skills are needed for working there for three years the local fast food joint. Teens, the average high school student for a work place, the or more along with everyone else, need number one answer is availability said Arnold 14 cin- money and working while you ema manager, Bill Nace,. He also cited intelligence and •Target, Wal-Mart, are off school can be one of the y High School and College students work- competence as necessary skills for the workplace. Walgreens, BestBuy and most beneficial and rewarding ing hard at Ginny’s Kitchen and Custards. Some people even enjoy taking up two jobs during most department stores experiences of your teenage life. -Photo by Adam Harju the summer for extra money. Gordon worked at both start out at minimum wage, Start looking now before all the Best Buy and Hot Topic. but benefites include store good jobs are taken. worked endless shifts. I learned a lot about business “Working two jobs was not that hard just very discounts up to 50% “Working is not a privi- management,” said Senior Dave Brown. If you go stressful because there is always the fear of conflicting lege,” said Junior Patrick Gor- into the job with a bad attitude, odds are you are not schedules as well as no social life, and no time to spend don. “It’s a responsibility to one. going to be very pleased with the overall experience. the money that was earned,” said Gordon. “I’m not It helps a lot of people, but really helps yourself, and Fast food jobs are a great way to understand a business very good with money I spend it as fast as I earn it, in the end isn’t that why we are all here?” from the inside out; it can also be a good way to make that is another reason for two jobs. Really the stress Fast food jobs can be both a good experience friends, and an opportunity for some free food. There gets to you, but you almost overlook it for one’s own and a bad experience. “Burger King was fun, but I are many different positions available from hamburger greed.”

TCID:BW May 2007 n epth [email protected] 2 [email protected] IThe VDision-issue 1 OurVoice 3 The Vision-December 2007 New MAP Incoming freshmen forced to take extra core classes, and Fine Arts Survey class is available test pre- Austria in the I’m sure that whatever classes they want us perations: White House to take will benefit us in the future. Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzeneg- Are you by one. High school principal take government, but now have Fine Arts Survey consists of Editorial by: Curtis Morrow Dr. Susan Jackson said, “Basically, a choice on their second social a different fine arts class per ger, has announced his intent to run for president getting Business editor these requirements are making studies class. quarter. The options available are in the 2012 election. Schwarzenegger has been “ New graduation require- everyone college prep,” as the Freshman Lauren Honz choir, band, art, and” drama. doing an outstanding job as governor and he is a voted off ments will be in effect for stu- reasoning for the new changes. said, “I’m sure that whatever Sophomore Dylan Schnitker dents graduating in the year 2010 Another large change is the classes they want us to take will said, “We’re guinea pigs,” when strong favorite for the future election. The only the island? or later. The big change in the social studies credit required in a benefit us in the future.” asked about the new changes. On problem with the current situation is that the requirements is electives decreas- student’s junior year. Previously, The second change in the explo topic Schnitker said, “I president has to be a natural born citizen, but there ing from ten-and-a-half down to it was required to take econom- classes available is the Fine Arts would not like explo [Fine Arts by: Adam Harju 7. These credits will be filled by ics and government. Economics Survey class similar to the Explo Survey] because I know what I’m is currently an amendment in the works that will co-editor-in-chief newly required credits in math, is no longer a class, but will be class that is offered in the middle into—a lot of art classes. I also secure a spot for Schwarzenegger to waltz on in to science, and English. Students replaced by a mandatory personal school. These changes all affect think diversity of classes would the White House. used to need only two math, two finance class. This class will be the current sophomores before be nice. For example, I want to Starting last year, Mrs. science, and three English credits. taught by the business teachers of any other class. This goes back to go to film school, and a film class APRIL FOOLS! There will be no such Elaine Geimer, English teacher, Each of these are now increased Windsor. Students still have to the new honors class system. could be good for actors, too.” amendment and for all of those who got their and Mrs. Kari Ferrell, Alternative school teacher, began a new tradi- hopes up, Schwarzenegger can never be president. tion of Survivor week. Survivor Owls academy gives a fresh start to freshmen April Fool’s Day is a great way for the media to week is a week long competition produce joke stories and either entertain or shock that helps students prepare for by: Tiffany Maness the MAP test. the nation similar to The Onion, a fake newspaper Staff writer “Last year Mrs. Ferrell and that provides numerous fake comical stories. afternoon, landscaping in various I were told to spend a week doing Throughout the four years of This is typically a day where children tell white MAP preparation. We thought high school there is one year that locations, help pack boxes for the that we could make it more excit- is more overwhelming then most; food pantry, and do a partnership lies and play light-hearted pranks for their entertain- By: Kala Zurbrigen with the elementary. Towards the ing for our students. So on a trip freshman year. Just think, you are ment, but America has really embraced this holiday “A word to the end of the two week period they to the ACT conference in Colum- at a new building that is a much wise ain’t nec- have what is called the “Amazing throughout the past. Some well-known pranks have What Grinds bia, Mrs. Ferell and I thought of bigger one and that and you do not essary - it’s the Race.” This entails a lot of team- come from food companies such as Taco Bell and Survivor week,” Geimer said. have any idea where your classes stupid ones that work which forms a bond between Last year the focus of are. You have never seen any of Burger King. In 1996 Taco Bell announced in The need the advice.” the students. The Amazing Race Survivor week was on vocabulary, the teachers that you presently -Bill Cosby includes a logical puzzle which then New York Times that they had bought the Liberty My Gears but since Geimer has been stress- have and you have heard numerous is followed by an endurance por- there some deep secret meaning behind all of this that ing vocabulary throughout the stories about how mean they are. Bell and renamed it the “Taco Liberty Bell.” In tion, which all leads to the scaven- has been lost? Or have people really lost their mind and year the new focus is on paren- Do not worry there is a solution to 1998, Burger King ran an ad in USA Today saying by: Greg Marks ger hunt around the school. They decided that a bunny hiding eggs will help represent Je- thetical citations. They engage in everything. opinions editor have to find certain things and that people could now order the left-handed whop- sus? I just don’t know anymore. various and activities that count In it’s third year the Wind- at the end they have to find Mrs. per. It was just a whopper with all of the toppings Almost two weeks ago we celebrated another While I’m on the subject, why do parents tell their towards their final score using sor Owls Academy helps incom- great holiday, Easter. I was with my family and everyone children these ridiculous holiday things? What’s more, English skills such as parentheti- ing freshman with all questions Montgomery, wherever she may be rotated 180 degrees. “We recognize the kids with was having a grand time. However this Easter, I realized why were all of us gullible enough to believe these tales? cal citations. and getting to know the building Pranks like these affected people on a na- something different. While I was watching the kids run I mean honestly, why did I ever believe there was a fairy Although the students are and staff. What they try to do is a graduation at the end,” said Mrs. JoAnn Marty, English teacher. tional level and had a lot of people calling in to the around collecting eggs, I found myself laughing inside. that went around and took people’s teeth and gave them preparing for the MAP and build- to have the soon-to-be freshman They still believed in the creature known as the “Eas- a dollar? Why would a giant fairy need teeth? Further- ing essential skills, they are still in familiar with the building so they At the graduation they have the papers and companies complaining, or in Burger band play and the cheerleaders ter Bunny.” They knew that the adults hid the eggs they more, why would he/she/it give money for the teeth? I a competion. Students are going do not have to scramble around yFreshman Franklin Woode preparing the ground for perform the fight song. After the King’s case a lot of people ordered the left handed were picking up now, however, they believed that the just don’t understand how I ever believed this stuff. all out this year to ensure they and be late to class because they sod. graduation, these students will be whopper and caused confusion for customers and eggs they had found when they woke up that morning The one that obviously tops it all off has to be win by gaining the most bonus have no idea where their next class -Photo by JoAnn Marty were actually hidden by a giant bunny. I realized they good ol’ Santa Claus. A fat man in a red suit that rides a prepared for high school. points possible. Bonus points are is. Plus, they form a bond with the employees. were being tricked, just like I had been when I was their sleigh driven by reindeer, are you kidding me? A man that awarded to the teams, or tribes, teachers that are present during this Television has also been very willing to do age. That’s when it hit me, all these holiday icons really sees you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re that display their colors proudly, and can feel comfortable to go to April Fool’s jokes. In 2006, Tom Arnold held an grind my gears. awake? Why do we believe this stuff? When I found out so many tribes have come up with them and ask questions if needed. Now I have to ask the question on everyone’s Santa wasn’t real in the third grade, I wasn’t upset that creative ways to incorporate their Owls Academy lasts two interview with New York Giant’s Michael Strahan mind, what in the world is Easter actually about? I real- he wasn’t real, I was mad at my mom for lying to me team colors into the competition. weeks, during which they get into where they staged a fight. It was so secretive that ize that I may just be ignorant on the topic, but do the for all those years. There is absolutely nothing believable Prizes are given out daily and the teams and do various activities. For other cast members had no idea that this fight was eggs and bunny actually stand for anything? I certainly in the entire situation. First off, nine reindeer can’t fly, winners at the end of the comple- example, last year they did some don’t know anyone who could tell me. I always thought and if that wasn’t ridiculous enough, one of them has a tion will also receive prizes. volunteer work at Arnold Park. going to ensue. This helped it make it very be- it was about Jesus, however when we’re growing up all red shiny nose that lights the way! And the big sack that “The final winner will win For their generosity, Arnold Park lievable and was soon all over the internet. Even we’re taught is to look for eggs that some giant bunny magically carries all the toys that all the children in the a trip to Hawaii. Not really, but threw the students a pool party. yFreshmen Tyler Ennor and Kristen O’Keefe yFrestmen Matt O’Brien and Jerry Barton hid. That actually makes less sense than the Tooth Fairy. entire world want? Yeah, that’s one powerhouse lie. All they will win other prizes,” said In the past they have done such Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek and Wheel of fortune’s Pat working on a math activity. strategizing during the Amazing Race. Thinking back on it, a giant bunny hiding eggs is really of this is so believable. You know who is to blame for Geimer. things as community service in the Sajak switched hosting roles back in 1997. -Photo by JoAnn Marty -Photo by JoAnn Marty creepy. I actually don’t understand how I liked that when children believing all these shenanigans? Barney. That Whenever April Fool’s pranks are done right I was kid. What does a giant bunny have to do with eggs big stupid purple dinosaur has been telling children to they can be memorable events for years to come. anyway? Bunnies don’t lay eggs. Here’s another thing, use their “imagination” for I don’t know how long, and why does the bunny have to hide the eggs? They’re never what do they do with it? Believe in such things like the Praising in your own way Just remember that all pranks are not good ideas even hidden that hard, it’s like he just threw them all Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, and Santa Claus. I just real- and you could wind up in jail because the prank willy-nilly all over the place. I have to admit, I think I ized I hate Barney for ruining my childhood dreams by by: Brittany Shoemaker sounded funny when it was really harmful. was a pretty smart kid, so why did I believe a bunny put making me believe my parents when they told me these Staff writer candy in plastic eggs and hid them around the house. Is stories. I hate you Barney. Youth alive is a pretty low key club here at Windsor. It is a club based The Vision Staff on Christianity. It is all about coming The Vision is produced 7 times per school year by together and not holding any grudges to Co-Editors-in-Chief Staff Writers the newspaper class of Windsor High School, 6208 any one person. Also, it is about breaking Adam Harju Drew Bruning Hwy. 61-67, Imperial, MO 63052. The Vision strives Tori Sanders Sean Marshall up the clicks and becoming a group as a to inform and entertain students, staff, and commu- whole. The President of Youth Alive is News Editor Mandy Vandiver Meghan Schapp Andy Repple nity members and to uphold professional standards Senior Rachel Honz and Senior Kala Zur- Liz Oliver Opinions Editor of accuracy and fairness. Unsigned editorials repre- brigan is Vice President. Following Honz Tiffany Maness sent the majority opinion of The Vision editors, not Greg Marks Brittany Shoemaker and Zurbriggen are Junior Somer Soard necessarily the school or district. Signed editorials as treasurer and Senior Jessica Dohack as Features Editor T.J. Gibbar Amanda Jacobs Curtis Morrow represent the writer's opinion. the secretary. They have meetings every T.J. Lindner Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Sports Editor Spencer Riggs Sam Schaefer The Vision welcomes and encourages letters to the - Brian Ide morning at 7:00 am. Some of the activi editors. Signed letters of 250 words or fewer should ties held by Youth Alive include See You Photo Editor Mike Ziegler y Jennifer Tremmel be brought to Room 118 or emailed to thevision@ The officers of Youth Alive: Seniors Rachel Honz, Kala Zur- at the Pole and movie night in March. windsor.k12.mo.us. The Vision reserves the right to briggen, and Jessica Dohack, and Junior Somer Soard. Everyone is invited to participate in these Entertainment Editor Adviser Luke Parham edit as long as the intent remains unchanged. -Photo by Adam Harju activities. Christy Hueter TCID:BW May 2007 n epth [email protected] 2 [email protected] IThe VDision-issue 1 OurVoice 3 The Vision-December 2007 New MAP Incoming freshmen forced to take extra core classes, and Fine Arts Survey class is available test pre- Austria in the I’m sure that whatever classes they want us perations: White House to take will benefit us in the future. Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzeneg- Are you by one. High school principal take government, but now have Fine Arts Survey consists of Editorial by: Curtis Morrow Dr. Susan Jackson said, “Basically, a choice on their second social a different fine arts class per ger, has announced his intent to run for president getting Business editor these requirements are making studies class. quarter. The options available are in the 2012 election. Schwarzenegger has been “ New graduation require- everyone college prep,” as the Freshman Lauren Honz choir, band, art, and” drama. doing an outstanding job as governor and he is a voted off ments will be in effect for stu- reasoning for the new changes. said, “I’m sure that whatever Sophomore Dylan Schnitker dents graduating in the year 2010 Another large change is the classes they want us to take will said, “We’re guinea pigs,” when strong favorite for the future election. The only the island? or later. The big change in the social studies credit required in a benefit us in the future.” asked about the new changes. On problem with the current situation is that the requirements is electives decreas- student’s junior year. Previously, The second change in the explo topic Schnitker said, “I president has to be a natural born citizen, but there ing from ten-and-a-half down to it was required to take econom- classes available is the Fine Arts would not like explo [Fine Arts by: Adam Harju 7. These credits will be filled by ics and government. Economics Survey class similar to the Explo Survey] because I know what I’m is currently an amendment in the works that will co-editor-in-chief newly required credits in math, is no longer a class, but will be class that is offered in the middle into—a lot of art classes. I also secure a spot for Schwarzenegger to waltz on in to science, and English. Students replaced by a mandatory personal school. These changes all affect think diversity of classes would the White House. used to need only two math, two finance class. This class will be the current sophomores before be nice. For example, I want to Starting last year, Mrs. science, and three English credits. taught by the business teachers of any other class. This goes back to go to film school, and a film class APRIL FOOLS! There will be no such Elaine Geimer, English teacher, Each of these are now increased Windsor. Students still have to the new honors class system. could be good for actors, too.” amendment and for all of those who got their and Mrs. Kari Ferrell, Alternative school teacher, began a new tradi- hopes up, Schwarzenegger can never be president. tion of Survivor week. Survivor Owls academy gives a fresh start to freshmen April Fool’s Day is a great way for the media to week is a week long competition produce joke stories and either entertain or shock that helps students prepare for by: Tiffany Maness the MAP test. the nation similar to The Onion, a fake newspaper Staff writer “Last year Mrs. Ferrell and that provides numerous fake comical stories. afternoon, landscaping in various I were told to spend a week doing Throughout the four years of This is typically a day where children tell white MAP preparation. We thought high school there is one year that locations, help pack boxes for the that we could make it more excit- is more overwhelming then most; food pantry, and do a partnership lies and play light-hearted pranks for their entertain- By: Kala Zurbrigen with the elementary. Towards the ing for our students. So on a trip freshman year. Just think, you are ment, but America has really embraced this holiday “A word to the end of the two week period they to the ACT conference in Colum- at a new building that is a much wise ain’t nec- have what is called the “Amazing throughout the past. Some well-known pranks have What Grinds bia, Mrs. Ferell and I thought of bigger one and that and you do not essary - it’s the Race.” This entails a lot of team- come from food companies such as Taco Bell and Survivor week,” Geimer said. have any idea where your classes stupid ones that work which forms a bond between Last year the focus of are. You have never seen any of Burger King. In 1996 Taco Bell announced in The need the advice.” the students. The Amazing Race Survivor week was on vocabulary, the teachers that you presently -Bill Cosby includes a logical puzzle which then New York Times that they had bought the Liberty My Gears but since Geimer has been stress- have and you have heard numerous is followed by an endurance por- there some deep secret meaning behind all of this that ing vocabulary throughout the stories about how mean they are. Bell and renamed it the “Taco Liberty Bell.” In tion, which all leads to the scaven- has been lost? Or have people really lost their mind and year the new focus is on paren- Do not worry there is a solution to 1998, Burger King ran an ad in USA Today saying by: Greg Marks ger hunt around the school. They decided that a bunny hiding eggs will help represent Je- thetical citations. They engage in everything. opinions editor have to find certain things and that people could now order the left-handed whop- sus? I just don’t know anymore. various and activities that count In it’s third year the Wind- at the end they have to find Mrs. per. It was just a whopper with all of the toppings Almost two weeks ago we celebrated another While I’m on the subject, why do parents tell their towards their final score using sor Owls Academy helps incom- great holiday, Easter. I was with my family and everyone children these ridiculous holiday things? What’s more, English skills such as parentheti- ing freshman with all questions Montgomery, wherever she may be rotated 180 degrees. “We recognize the kids with was having a grand time. However this Easter, I realized why were all of us gullible enough to believe these tales? cal citations. and getting to know the building Pranks like these affected people on a na- something different. While I was watching the kids run I mean honestly, why did I ever believe there was a fairy Although the students are and staff. What they try to do is a graduation at the end,” said Mrs. JoAnn Marty, English teacher. tional level and had a lot of people calling in to the around collecting eggs, I found myself laughing inside. that went around and took people’s teeth and gave them preparing for the MAP and build- to have the soon-to-be freshman They still believed in the creature known as the “Eas- a dollar? Why would a giant fairy need teeth? Further- ing essential skills, they are still in familiar with the building so they At the graduation they have the papers and companies complaining, or in Burger band play and the cheerleaders ter Bunny.” They knew that the adults hid the eggs they more, why would he/she/it give money for the teeth? I a competion. Students are going do not have to scramble around yFreshman Franklin Woode preparing the ground for perform the fight song. After the King’s case a lot of people ordered the left handed were picking up now, however, they believed that the just don’t understand how I ever believed this stuff. all out this year to ensure they and be late to class because they sod. graduation, these students will be whopper and caused confusion for customers and eggs they had found when they woke up that morning The one that obviously tops it all off has to be win by gaining the most bonus have no idea where their next class -Photo by JoAnn Marty were actually hidden by a giant bunny. I realized they good ol’ Santa Claus. A fat man in a red suit that rides a prepared for high school. points possible. Bonus points are is. Plus, they form a bond with the employees. were being tricked, just like I had been when I was their sleigh driven by reindeer, are you kidding me? A man that awarded to the teams, or tribes, teachers that are present during this Television has also been very willing to do age. That’s when it hit me, all these holiday icons really sees you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re that display their colors proudly, and can feel comfortable to go to April Fool’s jokes. In 2006, Tom Arnold held an grind my gears. awake? Why do we believe this stuff? When I found out so many tribes have come up with them and ask questions if needed. Now I have to ask the question on everyone’s Santa wasn’t real in the third grade, I wasn’t upset that creative ways to incorporate their Owls Academy lasts two interview with New York Giant’s Michael Strahan mind, what in the world is Easter actually about? I real- he wasn’t real, I was mad at my mom for lying to me team colors into the competition. weeks, during which they get into where they staged a fight. It was so secretive that ize that I may just be ignorant on the topic, but do the for all those years. There is absolutely nothing believable Prizes are given out daily and the teams and do various activities. For other cast members had no idea that this fight was eggs and bunny actually stand for anything? I certainly in the entire situation. First off, nine reindeer can’t fly, winners at the end of the comple- example, last year they did some don’t know anyone who could tell me. I always thought and if that wasn’t ridiculous enough, one of them has a tion will also receive prizes. volunteer work at Arnold Park. going to ensue. This helped it make it very be- it was about Jesus, however when we’re growing up all red shiny nose that lights the way! And the big sack that “The final winner will win For their generosity, Arnold Park lievable and was soon all over the internet. Even we’re taught is to look for eggs that some giant bunny magically carries all the toys that all the children in the a trip to Hawaii. Not really, but threw the students a pool party. yFreshmen Tyler Ennor and Kristen O’Keefe yFrestmen Matt O’Brien and Jerry Barton hid. That actually makes less sense than the Tooth Fairy. entire world want? Yeah, that’s one powerhouse lie. All they will win other prizes,” said In the past they have done such Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek and Wheel of fortune’s Pat working on a math activity. strategizing during the Amazing Race. Thinking back on it, a giant bunny hiding eggs is really of this is so believable. You know who is to blame for Geimer. things as community service in the Sajak switched hosting roles back in 1997. -Photo by JoAnn Marty -Photo by JoAnn Marty creepy. I actually don’t understand how I liked that when children believing all these shenanigans? Barney. That Whenever April Fool’s pranks are done right I was kid. What does a giant bunny have to do with eggs big stupid purple dinosaur has been telling children to they can be memorable events for years to come. anyway? Bunnies don’t lay eggs. Here’s another thing, use their “imagination” for I don’t know how long, and why does the bunny have to hide the eggs? They’re never what do they do with it? Believe in such things like the Praising in your own way Just remember that all pranks are not good ideas even hidden that hard, it’s like he just threw them all Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, and Santa Claus. I just real- and you could wind up in jail because the prank willy-nilly all over the place. I have to admit, I think I ized I hate Barney for ruining my childhood dreams by by: Brittany Shoemaker sounded funny when it was really harmful. was a pretty smart kid, so why did I believe a bunny put making me believe my parents when they told me these Staff writer candy in plastic eggs and hid them around the house. Is stories. I hate you Barney. Youth alive is a pretty low key club here at Windsor. It is a club based The Vision Staff on Christianity. It is all about coming The Vision is produced 7 times per school year by together and not holding any grudges to Co-Editors-in-Chief Staff Writers the newspaper class of Windsor High School, 6208 any one person. Also, it is about breaking Adam Harju Drew Bruning Hwy. 61-67, Imperial, MO 63052. The Vision strives Tori Sanders Sean Marshall up the clicks and becoming a group as a to inform and entertain students, staff, and commu- whole. The President of Youth Alive is News Editor Mandy Vandiver Meghan Schapp Andy Repple nity members and to uphold professional standards Senior Rachel Honz and Senior Kala Zur- Liz Oliver Opinions Editor of accuracy and fairness. Unsigned editorials repre- brigan is Vice President. Following Honz Tiffany Maness sent the majority opinion of The Vision editors, not Greg Marks Brittany Shoemaker and Zurbriggen are Junior Somer Soard necessarily the school or district. Signed editorials as treasurer and Senior Jessica Dohack as Features Editor T.J. Gibbar Amanda Jacobs Curtis Morrow represent the writer's opinion. the secretary. They have meetings every T.J. Lindner Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Sports Editor Spencer Riggs Sam Schaefer The Vision welcomes and encourages letters to the - Brian Ide morning at 7:00 am. Some of the activi editors. Signed letters of 250 words or fewer should ties held by Youth Alive include See You Photo Editor Mike Ziegler y Jennifer Tremmel be brought to Room 118 or emailed to thevision@ The officers of Youth Alive: Seniors Rachel Honz, Kala Zur- at the Pole and movie night in March. windsor.k12.mo.us. The Vision reserves the right to briggen, and Jessica Dohack, and Junior Somer Soard. Everyone is invited to participate in these Entertainment Editor Adviser Luke Parham edit as long as the intent remains unchanged. -Photo by Adam Harju activities. Christy Hueter TCID:BW AfterHours The Vision-issue 4 + FEATURE Q A Cult Classics David Beeman Interview LOVE OF THE UNWASHED MASSES The Life and Times of he term cult film is used to describe a film that has had little to no success commercially and critically upon its initial release but has later spawned a small, but devoted and usually obsessive fanbase. Movies like Star Wars are sometimes David Beeman T considered as cult movies because they have the obsessive fanbase. They are set apart by the true cult films because David Beeman. they have wide-found success instead of just a smaller fan base. Cult movies can be somewhat mainstream, but they usally start out as smaller movies that generally don’t do well in the box office. Local Musician. So here’s the list of the top five cult movies that you need to see. --Adam Multi-Instrumental. Recording Artist. 5. A Clockwork Orange (1971) Not an Inventor. Set in future Britain, a teenage and title charac- ter Alex is a gang leader who runs havoc through Britain DREW: First off, what because they no longer have proper law enforcement. They instruments do you play? go to the extremes robbing and harming anyone in their path DAVID bEEMAN including old ladies. After some introductions, Alex plans (DB): Well I play the bass on robbing a woman on the outskirts of town. Little did he guitar as well as the guitar. know that his gang members were plotting against him, he I am mainly a percus- enters the house were he is confronted by the owner. He sioninst however, so all David Beeman accidentally kills her, and his fellow gang members knock the territory that comes him out leaving him at the scene of the crime. To avoid a with that. I also play the fourteen year sentence he signs up for the Ludovico treat- lapsteel and I also play the keys. In every song there is ment. He is given pills to make him sick and forced to watch room for tambourine so I find myself recording some violent acts in order for him to be sickened by these events. tambourine tracks over previously finished tracks. Then other problems soon arise for Alex. Drew: So how extensive was your musical training? db: I first started playing the piano when I was eight 4. The Big Lebowski (1998) years old. I took lessons for about two years but I never really took them seriously. I remember one time This is another one of Joel and Ethan Coen’s clas- when I lived out in California there was an earthquake sic dry comedy movies. It incorporates subtle humor with during a lesson and I was excited to be getting out outrageous characters along with a great deal of confusion in of the lessons. I also took about two or three drum order to progress the story line. The main character Jeffrey lessons but stopped soon after. I actually majored in Lebowski aka “The Dude” is a local bum living in Miami, percussion in college but I never really took my studies Florida who is a bowler. He is mistaken to be a millionaire seriously. by some not-so-intelligent thugs who urinate on his rug. He DREW: How many different musical acts have you meets the other Jeffrey Lebowki and makes a deal to find the worked with over the years? millionaire’s girlfriend in exchange for a large sum of money. : I have worked with a lot of different musical acts. The Dude is then thrown repeatedly into awkward situations DB Cold War Kids, Pink Mountaintops, Elvis Perkins, To- while all he was trying to do was get his rug back and get kyo Police Club--who are just some kids from Canada ready for his bowling tournament. who put out a little EP. It was quite an experience. What was really awesome was working with the Cold War Kids. I was there from when they were just start- 3. The Evil Dead Series (1981,1987,1992) ing out with like fifteen people at their shows to when In 1981 Bruce Campbell stared in and produced his they were playing with Muse in a sold out stadium. take at the horror genre. Campbell stars as Ash who goes to Being a live sound engineer was interesting. It’s fright- a cabin in the middle of nowhere with four of his friends. ening. You go to a show and want to sound good so Once they get there they discover a book called the Necro- you work with these sound guys. They’re all upper 40 nomicon (the book of the dead) and a tape recording of it. year old men who are balding on top and have a pony They play the tape which releases the evil powers it posseses tail and try to make you sound like Van Halen. I also played in this symphonic outfit when I was at Fresno into the forest. One by one they turn into zombies while ash State. There was upwards of sixty people and we all only has his hand possessed. After loosing his hand, Ash came together and made music. It was pretty cool. I gets his defining feature, a chainsaw for a hand. Evil Dead didn’t even have to do anything all that often. In some II is basically a sequel/remake that follows the same basic songs I just had a simple part but everyone still con- story line. The final movie of this trilogy is Army of Dark- gratulated you on your work, even if it was useless. ness, which is set in medieval times, which just turns out to be a crazy adventure of bizarre happenings. At the time the DREW: When working out/composing a new song what approach do you use? movies may have been somewhat scary, but looking back on them, they are more comical than anything else. DB: When writing a new song I normally think of the melody. I used to do it lyrically but that was a different approach. Usually my favorite songs are great to listen 2. The Boondock Saints (1999) to, but they don’t make any sense to me. The people In the crime ridden streets of Boston, two broth- who wrote it probably have a story behind what the lyrics mean. It’s no high art form. It’s just a way to ers Connor & Murphy McManus accidentally kill some express yourself. Either you dig what someone does mafia thugs when put in a life or death situation. They turn or you don’t. Everytime you go to a show you don’t themselves into the police, but are rewarded with hero status need to absolutely listen to every song. I mean if you for ridding the streets of crime. They then have a religious are there with your friends then by all means have fun experience and they feel that God has given them the pur- and don’t feel confined to be all about the music. It is pose to kill those who kill others. Secretly the police support meant to be enjoyed not taken as a chore/task. them, but no one knows that it is the brothers killing the DREW: In your thirteen year long career what has mafia members. The Boondock Saints is an action packed been your most rewarding experience? movie that helps present the question of is killing for the right reasons still wrong. DB: One rewarding thing was definetly when I went cross-country with my old band John Wilkes Kissing Booth. I was young and a bit naive and the term Indie 1. Pulp Fiction (1994) Rock still meant something. DREW: What is a main influence on your musical Maybe the best movie of Quentin Tarantino, style? Pulp Fiction centers around a greater storyline with several individual stories incorporated. The main characters are two DB: Life has to be the biggest influence on my style. mob hit men Jewels Winnfield and Vincent Vega. It also You always listen to music that relates to what is going on in your life at the time. Like when I first started to centers on an ex-boxer and his girlfriend along with a mob seriously listening to music when I was in 7th grade. boss and his wife. It shows an intellectual insight into the All I listened to was punk rock. It was chaotic and life of these hit men while they are still doing their jobs. The loud and in your face. It had all this youthful energy. I fates of all of these characters are intertwined through some started to listen to a broader range of music over time. key events that affect everyone. Not only does Pulp Fiction I gradually expanded my musical taste. As I got older change scenes and characters frequently, it also changes from my taste didn’t really get sophisticated just changed the future to past and vise versa. Pulp Fiction can be a very with my life. confusing movie, so I recommend that you just try and take everything in the first time you watch it, and then watch it again for to truly appreciate this cinemagraphic masterpiece. TCID:BW [email protected] AfterHours The Vision-issue 4 Faculty vs. Student REVIEW Top Fives: Panic at the Disco: Pretty. Odd. Favorite Actors/Actresses >GENRE Rock/Big Beat/Techno>RELEASE March 25>RECORD LABEL Decaydance Records ELECTRO TO RETRO anic at the Disco, formerly known as Panic! at with lyrics like “Go on, grab your hat and fetch a cam- the Disco has changed more than just their name. era .Go on, film the world before it happens.” Along PPanic dropped the techno synths, circus acts, and with a inspiring guitar rift it makes it one of the most ten pounds of makeup for more of a classic rock style. influential songs on the album. The band has been quoted saying The Beatles have Panic even adds a fold/country vibe in a couple of been a big influence for the new their songs more specifically “Pas record. So what can you expect De Cheval” and “Folkin’ around”. from a band that has gone from Two of the most distinct songs electro to retro? Definite Downloads: on the album because of “Pas De Panic starts out the album Cheval” introduces to the fans the with a cheery song called “We’re 1. She’s A Handsome first taste of folk and along with Mrs. Swan Substitute Junior Emily Palmer So Starving” the song is actually an Woman it Panic’s first guitar solo. “Folkin’ Teacher apology to the fans with a poppy around” a little more folk inspired tune in the background. Not a bad 2. Behind the Sea obviously from the witty title is song for maybe one or two listens. a nice change through this roller Not a song I would waste my time 3. Folkin’ Around coaster of an album. 1. Jim Caveizal 1. Kirsten skipping seeing as it’s only about a Panic finish strong with Dunst minute and twenty seconds long, 4. Mad As Rabbits “Mad as Rabbits” starting out 2. Harrison but not something I want to hear with a plethora of sounds soon 2. Jim Carrey every time I pop in the album. followed by Brendon Urie’s pow- Ford Next up is Panic’s hit single erful voice intruding into the 3. Glenn Close 3. Mandy “Nine in the Afternoon” It’s a ***** song. Ryan Ross also switching in safe bet something you can bob and out of the song with a nice 4. Denzel Moore your head back and forth to. It change of tone is a pleasant sur- really sets the tone for the record prise, but it won’t be the first time Washington 4. Max Theriot and you’ll find all sorts of new elements in this song, you here this mellower voice on the album. 5. Amanda and after the first listen you’ll fully realize what Panic Panic at the Disco’s “Pretty. Odd.” May not be an 5. Meryl Streep has transformed into. album of the year but this 15 track powerhouse is more Bynes “Mad as Rabbits” the third song in the line up than enough to satisfy you for a while. Adding new ele- is somewhat of a surprise for the suspected predict- ments, and taking there musicianship to a whole new able record. “Mad as Rabbits” starts out with a darker level it will be a nice change from the repetitive top 40s octane rift that will grab an old man’s attention if even songs you have been listening to. if it’s just for a second. A Worldly song in every sense --Andy New Releases

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TCID:BW April 2007 igh ights [email protected] 5 H The VisiLon-issue 5 The BOLD and the sights of colors. A person seeing red and green as the BRIGHT different same color is most commonly found. There is no cure for colorblindness, and it is not caused because by: Amanda Jacobs Colorblindness is when the eye is inable to features editor correctly distinguish the differences between certain of a specific disability either. It is very rare, but a colors. It is the result of an absence of color lot of people have the misconception that someone There are two different types of color sensitive pigment in the receptor cells of the retina. who is colorblind can only see in black and white. in the world. These two types are colors you can Most conditions are inherited and are present at In all cases seeing color can change a persons mood, touch, such as an object, and color you cannot birth. One in twelves males and one in 20 woman deminish appetite, and even over stimulate the eye. touch; an example of this is a beam of light. are colorblind. Someone diagnosed with colorblind- The world without color just wouldn’t be quite as Sunlight, as we perceive it, is colorless, even ness has trouble seeing red, green, blue and mixtures bright. though color originates in light. Light comes from the source, which is the sun, and then it travels to the object, which is finally detected by the brain and the eye. This is why in the dark lides with the dream world? Lucid or conscious dreams of night we see in black and white. Color vision What do you think of when I mention dreams? are where the sleeper realizes they are dreaming. While is defined by the color detecting parts inside Do you think of future goals and aspiration, the times the dreamer is aware, he has control over every character, the eye, receptor cells. The number of visible your mind wonders in class of a beautiful sunny day, or setting, and even himself—able to perform impossible colors is based on the amount of receptor cells. do you think of your experiences in your sleep. The lat- feats like flying. All those who have had this rare experi- Humans contain three types: red, blue, and green, ter is the primary concern for now. ence report that it is exceptionally real. which makes us trichromats. Many animals are What if you’re that person who thinks they There are two ways to trigger such an occur- dichromats, which mean they only have two types don’t dream? Don’t get down rence. One may either realize he of receptor cells in their eye. On the otherhand, on yourself; I myself struggled is dreaming while in the dream, or some insects, such as bees and butterflies, see in to remember even one dream for somehow maintain awareness from ultraviolet. This allows them to see colors we almost a half a year. The truth is, what the moment he lies down to when cannot. The unltraviolet colors create patterns that for the most part, people dream he feels himself dropping into sleep that draw them deep inside plants for pollination relatively the same amount—about DREAMS mode. You have probably felt this purposes. Color in general, can be seen in many two hours each night. The only dif- may come dropping or falling sensation before, different lights, even among humans. ference between you and someone but you likely jerked yourself awake. who has a new story to tell after by: Brian Ide Dream recall is the first step if you each night is a little skill known as staff writer want to achieve a lucid dream—it dream recall. Anyone can develop black merely increases attentiveness. seeing in this, one only needs a little patience and discipline. Dream signs are important as well. Indicators include im- Each night before you go to bed try to con- possible actions, third person view of yourself, and instant white centrate on remembering your dream while you wake. and transportation from one place to another. One can also When you do wake up, don’t go immediately to the The most controversial question per- perform a task called reality testing—this is something bathroom or your kitchen, lay in bed a while and try to taining to color is if black and white are consid- you can do while you’re awake. Try looking at a digital summon up anything you can remember. It has proven ered colors. Black is the absence of color, which watch, remember the time, looking away, and looking helpful to keep a dream journal. One should record therefore means it is not a color. When there back; flipping light switches on and off; and looking in a everything that comes back and not concern himself too is no light, everything is black. A black object mirror. The more times a day you practice these trivial much with streamline thoughts or proper grammar. The absorbs all the colors in a spectrum and reflects task while you are awake the more likely you are to try more you get acquainted with your dreams you will real- none to the eye. White, on the other hand, is a them in your dream, and that’s where the fun starts. On ize that they are often not logical narratives. blending of all the colors. The sum of all colors a digital watch the time will almost always be dramatically I find the most interesting dreams are often of light add up to white, which means yes, white different, the amount of light in a dream mainly stays the those we all have. The most common emotion in is a color. On the other hand some will say that same, and mirrored images will usually be blurred or dis- dreams is the feeling of anxiety. I am sure that every- black is a mixture of all colors. An example is torted. Once you realize you are dreaming, use it to your one has had a dream relating to school, being chased, when you combine all the colors is produces advantage and accomplish some of your own dreams. running slowly in place, falling, arriving too late, teeth black. There are many different opinions on Dreams are believed to be vital for the body to falling out, injury to the eye, or the feeling of punching this subject; the answer you receive depends on remain in homeostasis. They are believed to regulate cer- underwater. Dreams aren’t here to just to entertain us whom you ask. tain aspects such as mood and personality. Things people or torture us, even though they often seem illogical and won’t do to express themselves while awake they do in senseless, they more commonly reveal emotions and their dreams; as a result they remain in harmony. Thus, concerns our mind has suppressed while awake. one should strive to get the most out of each night’s sleep. mood When asked how an individual should inter- You will be more aware of yourself, but perhaps some- pret their dream, Mrs. Jennifer Klingeman, psychology shades times you must be content to enjoy them as they are—ri- teacher, responded, “Remember that they (dreams) diculous and absurd. Dreams are always a good conversa- are just an extension or our waking consciousness, try tion topic. Color can alter the brain. It can de- understanding how they relate to your daily life.” crease you appetite, tire your eyes, and even make What happens when the conscious mind col- you angry. Out of every color in the spectrum, blue is an appetite suppressant. If you paint your kitchen blue, or serve your dinner onto a blue plate you will eat less. Some weight loss plans suggest putting a blue light into your refrigerator and even dying your food blue. This is because How to relieve [teenage] stress blue is a rare food color. There isn’t blue veg- by: Mandy Vandiver etables or meats; besides blueberries blue pretty staff writer much seizes to exist as a natural food color. This makes us not have an automatic appetite response Everyone deals with stress. But do you ever feel like it is taking over your life? Being a teen is a to blue foods. very exciting, but also very stressful time. We are constantly facing pressures from every possible angle. To Yellow is the most fatiguing color in the do well in school, keep your parents happy, maintain a job, and keep up a social life is a lot for onestress person include to spectrum. More light is reflected by bright colors juggle. stress can affect a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. When your and results in excessive stimulation of the eyes. Excessive amounts of Which makes yellow an eye irritant. It is also the body is running on overdrive, there are bound to be some side effects. Physical symptoms of most visible of all the colors and the first color headaches, muscle tension, insomnia, and a cold that doesn’t seem to go away. People suffering from stress the human eye notices. Using yellow in light hues may also experience fearful anticipation, agitation, and depression. The first step in managing stress is recognizing the situation so you can alter it to your benefit. If will not stimulate the eyes too much. It will wake up the mind, grab attention, and cheer up those you notice these symptoms are affecting you, take a look at your daily routine and see where you can make us. Of course we want to help, who see it. some adjustments. Write down your weekly activities in a journal and decide which events cause you the most stress. These may be the things you need to cut back on, or eliminate altogether. Seeing the same color constantly will to the breaking point. It is always important to set aside cause color fatigue. This will cause you to see an Sometimes it is really hard to stretching say no when yourself someone asks a favor of after image. Staring at the same color for hours but you have to be careful of on end causes this. Your eyes will become over time for yourself. Your body and your mind will thank you for it. stimulated by that specific color and the certain So after you clear your schedule and set aside some time for you, what can you do to relieve some receptor you are using will loose its sensitivity to of that stress? Anything that makes you happy is great, whether it be reading, drawing, or participating in a sport. If your favorite activity doesn’t change the situation, there are some fundamentals that you can use to that color. This will cause the opposing receptors down. Listening to some relaxing music can really help you drift to your own little paradise. to work harder and you will begin to see another calm yourself color. Exercise is a great way to get out some aggression, in a healthy way. Finally, the best cure for a bad day is laughter. Get together with some good friends and tell funny stories. You will get caught up in the memories and completely forget about whatever it was that was causing your stress, at least for a little while. TCID:BW [email protected] TakeDown 7 The Vision-December 2007 Football begins training in spring this year Hutchison looks for improvement by: T.J. Gibbar sports writer in his first season Coach Jamison Allen has made a change in this year’s track team, not only to improve by: T.J. Lindner the track team but to also make the football sports writer team faster and stronger for next season. This year Allen had all of the football players that Day in and day out for four years want to play football next season run track here at Windsor students walk into Coach this season. “The game of football is about Michael Hutchison’s room to work on speed and agility, along with strength,” said their shop activities that he has planned Allen. for them that day. But do these students The track team will not change their routine really know who this man is? He is more during practice but after. Not to mention, dur- than just a ing practice is when they work on their speed shop teacher, and agility to cut and move better in football. After practice the team splits up into different he is an all- positions and works on the position that they American want to play next football season, and then ySenior Andy Slama practicing the high jump soccer player they lift weights after. -Photo by Mike Ziegler from Fox The track team will focus a lot of attention High School. on technique, form, and agility. They are also practice. “Unless they are playing another sport not as about track. “This takes up practice time Now the working on consistency. During practice they they should run track,” said Allen. and space because there are so many people,” girl’s soccer will make the players move fast and agile, and Senior Josh Whitener believes it is a disad- said Whitener. head coach nothing else. vantage for the athletes who focus on track as “I would rather the focus be more on track for the Owls, If a football player does not run track it there main sport because they do not get as than on football, because it is track season,” Hutchinson will be tough for them to get a workout and much attention paid to them. He also believes said Junior Scott Hearst. has had many stay in shape like they would be able to in track that it is just about the football program and years of ex- Coach Michael Hutchison perience that Spring sports season look to start year strong has helped him get to where he is at today. He has high hopes for the team this year Tennis Girl’s Soccer with many starters coming back this year. Golf Hutchinson took over as head coach this Brock Gaylord, Key Players: Luke Parham, Brian Key Players: Megan O`Sullivan, Key Players: year after coach Gary Kreckler stepped Ide, Curtis Morrow, Andrew Clif- Alicia Eubanks, Heather Webb, Cameron Crow, Brett Gillman down. He applied for this job as soon as ton, Kip Lionberger, Lee Kohler Kelli Courtoise, Nicole King Key Games: Hillsboro 4/7, Mid- it opened up even though he was already Key Matches: Festus, Luthern Brittny Radley, and Mary Patton east Tournament 4/16 the coach at Fox. “I was happy at Fox, but South, St. Pius Key Games: at St.Pius 4/11, Hill- Coach Comment: “Windsor I knew if the job ever opened up I was going to apply for it,” said Hutchinson. Player Comment: “I think we sboro 4/18, Seckman 5/7 golf is on its way to having an- Hutchinson’s soccer career began have a good chance at going to Player Comment: “This Sea- other successful saeson, we are son is going to a lot of fun, our at Fox Senior High School. There he was conference and winning. I also looking to repeat our undefeated a varsity player for 4 years and captain of think we can have someone to team is looking good so far and conference record from last year.” the team for 2 years. He was nominated as the second round of districts.” we should should hae a good -Coach Wayne Montgomery all conference 3 out of the 4 years, along -Junior Kip Lionberger season.” with being the all time lead scorer at Fox -Sophomore Ashley Webb Baseball until a few years ago. These statistics put Key Players: Jeremy Bradley, Hutchinson into the Fox Hall of Fame Robert Price, Ryan McDonald, Bret and led him on to the next step of his Engelbach, John Brockhouse career. Next he played at Webster Univer- sity a D-3 college. At Webster he was an Key Games: at St. Pius 4/10, all-American and a 2 time all-Midwest. DeSoto 4/14, Seckman 4/24 “Patience and focus on the details Player Comment: and basic skills,” said Hutchinson. These “We’re starting out slow, but it will are two of the main things that he would pick up and we will be doing better like to work on this year with the girl’s by the middle of the season” team. From coaching at Webster on the college level in the fall and back down -Sophomore Brent Engelbach to the high school level in the spring, Hutchinson says that there is not much Track difference in the two styles of play except Key Players: Andy Slama, Fallon for the experience and higher expecta- Heibel, Josh Whitner, Shon Kyle tions. His personal goal for the team this year is that they get better each game and Festus 4/1, Confer- Key Meets: contend for a district championship. ence Meet 4/24, Districts 5/1 Hutchinson has been working Player Comment: “I think this here at Windsor for four years. He has a year season will be very exciting for wife who supports him in everything that the team. We have great coaches he does to help all of these girls with their and dedicated runners.” game. Even though Hutchinson has no Seniors Andrew Clifton and Luke Parham practicing doubles. -Junior Meghan Franklin kids, but treats each girl that plays under -Photo by Mike Ziegler him as his own child and puts everything he has into teaching them the game of soccer or bettering their skills at the best of his ability. “I want to raise the expecta- tions of the program and for the play- ers themselves so that they believe and know we can compete with anyone,” said Hutchinson. Look for big things this season for the Windsor Owls girls soccer team. With his experience and knowledge this season is going to be very exciting.

TCID:BW Remember a happy thought is 100 times more powerful than 1 negative thought. Try doing one thing new each day, something Understand that life can really be a joke drugs, people who bring you down, and laziness. that do not help you in getting there, such as Think about your goals and eliminate obstacles you’ve never done before. Volunteer and learn to be a giver. LIFE: it’s all in yourat hands. times and you just have to learn to Choose your friends carefully. laugh with it. Be Positive.

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in your control. Learn to recognize these you want to be, it is all in your hands. Be Spring things and, if you can truly do nothing honest with yourself. Is there something about them, just let them go. If you think that is keeping you from being happy; an things are not going to work out, you’re addiction, a bad habit, or insecurity? right they aren’t. Think positive. It sounds People strive for that perfect rela- cheesy, but it’s true. You define your mood. tionship, the perfect car, beautiful body, and Sure others can affect your state. Let you the approval of others, all in an attempt to be the controller of you. If you want to live be happy. Sometimes these things make us your life as a happy person, then do it. happy. Other times we stress over not hav- Cleaning Understand that life can really be a ing reached our goals, even when reached Spring, a time of change. Change joke and you just have to laugh at it. Laugh- we sometimes are not happy. You need to in the weather that is. Spring can also be a ter is a powerful, positive medicine and the accept the person you are before you can time of change in you. The person you are, more calm and peaceful you take things, the get anywhere in life. Trying to be some- the person you want to be. happier your life will be. thing or someone you’re not is an insecurity The snow is melting and a new We’re young, and only young once. that will only change if you accept yourself. beginning is here. Let this also be a new Save stress for when you’re older, when Once you accept yourself and embrace beginning for yourself as well. Happiness the person you are, your life will become there are real issues in your life. Don’t get A little romance wouldnt hurt. Minimize obstacles in your head, its usually not as badas you think. If you think something if easy, chances are, it will be. is the key in life, without happiness, what is clearer. Love. Live. Laugh. - me wrong being a teen has its issues. There really the point? is school, friends, family, money; I could go Change your life for the better. Everyone is looking for meaning in on and on. Learn to deal with problems in You only live once, don’t let your life waste life. I believe meaning in life is simple. Be your life and learn from them. Your high away in anger, depression, and self-pity. happy. school years are when you learn who you Smile, laugh, and love others. Your life will Don’t take life so seriously. Stress change.

are, and who you want to be. accomlished you feel make will list your off them Checking yourself. for goals Set seems to be everyone’s issue. Worrying, Everyone has stress, its life. How- ranting, and raving will get you nowhere. ever, life goes on. If you are not happy and Accept that some things are just not

-”Let’s see, buying “Dont worry, be happy”- Jessica Alden,08’ Bobby Mcfarin things for myself and being with my boyfiend and friends. I probablly made “I can see clearly now”-Bob“Girls just Marley want to have fun.”-

Cyndi Lauper Something daring, something not normal. Do something you have always wanted to do. myself sound a bit selfish but oh well!” “Dont you worry ‘bout a thing”-Stevie Wonder “Shiny happy people Thomas ”-R.E.M. Woodruff, 11’- “Luv addict”- “Lean on me”- “Playing foot- Family Force Five Bill Withens ball makes me “The warmth”-Incubus happy, sports, “Dreams be dreams”- “Today”- Jack johsan and drawing Smashing Pumpkings because im a “So much love”- good artist.” The Rocket Summer

No worries “Another brick in the wall”- Revamp your style, changing wardrobe will give you a boost of confidence, if feel good about your self others will notice the diffence in new you. Tony Pellerito, 08’- “Something that Pink Floyd “Walking on sunshine- makes me happy is knowing that “Best of 98”- Katrina & The Waves someday i will own a Lamborghini.” The Secret Handshake“Beautiful”- The playlist to a happy life “Story of myChristina life”- Aguilera Social Distoritian Grant Wissmann, 09’ No worries phone. I can talk to all- “My my cellfriends. I know what time it is in classes that “Lay down your weary tune”- Lighten up. don’t have a clock.” Bob Dylan What makes you - “Hanging out with Megahn O’sullivan, 08’ friends, boyfriend,playing volleyball, and - Andy Schuhwerk, 11 happy? eating big home cooked meals with my ’- and spend some time with your best friend. take a few days off with your significant other Highschool realtionships can get to serious; family.” “Playing hackey and fott Nikkee Coriano, 08’ ball with me friends makes- “FOOD. I love food. me happy” And if I am full, i like Get a job you love. Listen to music, music can change your mood. Listen to uplifiting / upbeat music in the morning. to spend money. It - “The things is a bad habit but i am satisfied if its a Jen Duckworth, 09’ Take a walk. pack of gum or a in life that make me happy are Exercise and eat healthy: and stick to it! new pair of shoes.” simple. I only need my friends, Take a walk. family, boyfriend and my little tim Herrel

Develop a strong relationship with your family. dog.” Morgan Volner, 09 ’-“My deaf dog Linda Henson, 09’- “Staying at makes me happy. Hes white with two home for a night. Just laying different colored eyes. He’s a good a down, cuddling, watching a good deaf silent friend.” -“Friends, wresting, Take a walk. good movie. Relaxing..” Tim Herrel, 08’ ice cream and pizza.” Accept and forget. Write down all your flaws; everything you don’t like about yourself. Divide into three columns: worth worrying about, who cares and why is it even on this list. Rip them all up. This is not about changing yourself. This is being yourself and loving yourself. Relax, calm down, take things slower Smile. TCID:BW