The Vision – Apr. 2008
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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.