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April/May 2019 Patriot Press News Team Volume 25: Issue 5 Liberty High School Talon Yearbook and Patriot Press Newspaper 6300 Independence Avenue, Bealeton, Virginia 22712 The Quinceañera Endures as a Meaningful Rite of Passage her brothers, sisters, cousins,and by Melissa Reyes that the Quinceañera is officially all the special people in her life ~Staff Reporter a young woman and that the doll and the people who she wants is officially her last toy. Another to share her special day with. very special ceremony is the coro- “I didn’t have have a nation. It’s when the Quinceañera Court of Honor because I just is given a crown and officially wanted a small party with just declared a princess to everybody my family. I wanted to be able that is present. The shoe ceremo- to talk to everyone in my family ny is where the Quinceañera’s and not just focus on dances,” father presents her with a pair said sophomore Katie Castro. of heels, officially meaning “I chose my Court with she is not a little girl anymore. family and friends I am close with,” The dances are a very said senior Wendy Velasquez. important part of Quinceañeras. “I was surprised I got They are not a requirement for picked to be a Chambelan of every party but they do make Elizabeth Padilla-Delgado poses for Honor because I wasn’t His- the night more fun and special. a fabulous photo session before panic,” said junior Khai Pham. There are many dances that a her Quinceañera. Photo courtesy The court can be all girls Quinceañera does. The first one of Elizabeth Padilla-Delgado. who are called Damas, or all boys is the Waltz/Vals. It is a special who are called Chambelanes, slow dance that is done typi- At the age of 15 every or a combination of both. The cally right after the Grand En- Hispanic girl has the opportu- Quinceañera traditionally wears trance. The Quinceañera usually nity to have a Quinceañera. A a ballgown of color and style of has to choose the song a couple Katherine Contreras’ outstanding Quinceañera is a special par- her choice. Her Damas typical- Melissa Reyes and her escort, months ahead, so that their cho- Quinceañera cake was made of ty that is thrown for a girl that ly wear matching formal gowns Nicholas Bonat, stopped at Bull reographer can add steps to it. chocolate and vanilla, and the comes of age in Hispanic cul- that are different from the color Run Battlefield before heading to The Waltz can be icing colors were created to match ture. Quinceañeras are usual- the Quinceañera is wearing. The the big Quinceañera party . Photo a very simple dance or it her dress. Photo courtesy of ly celebrated by people from Chambelanes all wear suits with courtesy of Melissa Reyes. can be a bit more extrava- Katherine Contreras. Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Ri- the Quinceañera’s choice of vests in a banquet hall or can be held gant, depending on the steps. can, Central American, and or suspenders, with matching ties in the family’s home. Tradition- The father daughter vary from bachata, merengue, South American cultures. The that are the color of the Damas ally before the actual party a dance is one of the most spe- salsa, to pop, and rap. The sur- Quinceañera can be referred to dresses. There is one Cham- Quinceañera has a private mass cial parts of a Quinceañera. It prise dance is meant to be fun and as a Quince Años, a Quinces, belan that is chosen to be the with her close friends and family. signifies the birthday girl’s first memorable for the Quinceañera Quinceanero, or a Fiesta Rosa. Quinceañera’s escort, he is called “I had to look up ideas dance as a young woman with and her Court of Honor. Quinceañeras have the “Chambelan de Honor.” on how we could do my make- her father. This dance is sup- “The most special thing many parts to them. Quinceañeras When it comes to actu- up, hair, and get my nails done posed to be slow and meaningful. about my Quinceañera was are mainly known for all the dif- ally planning a Quinceañera there I also had to look for my Court It gives the father and daughter that I got to experience what it ferent traditions they include, one is a lot of work that goes into it. and that was a lot of work,” a special moment to reflect over felt like to have one,” said ju- being where the Quinceañera One of the first things said sophomore Kaily Campos. the memories that were pro- nior Elizabeth Padilla-Delgado. picks a special group of peo- a family that wants to plan a Quinceañeras include duced through those 15 years. “My favorite part was ple to be in what is called the Quinceañera should consid- many different traditions. One The last dance is the sur- the surprise dance. It was excit- Court of Honor. Usually the er is where it would be held tradition is the Quinceañera’s prise dance; this dance is meant to ing because I could tell that none people that are chosen are the and how the day will unfold. grand entrance, which is when be fun and sometimes wild. The of the guests were expecting it. It Quinceañera’s closest friends, Quinceañeras are typically held the Quinceañera walks into her Quinceañera picks her choice of was one of my favorite dances to venue for the first time. She is songs that can be mashed togeth- rehearse. It took about one year to announced by her MC/DJ. Be- er to make a remix she and her prepare for the dance, get a live fore she walks into her venue Court can dance to. Songs could band, and put together my court,” her Court of Honor is called out be in a variety of genres in En- said junior Kimberly Mendoza. first. Typically the Court gets glish and Spanish. The genres into their positions for the Waltz or Valz that they are going to dance. When the Quinceañera, enters, everyone has to stand as a sign of respect. She then gets into position to start her dance. “During my grand en- trance I felt almost like a robot. I tried to stay calm and look forward, and played my waltz steps back in my head. I felt like I couldn’t breathe,” said freshman Katherine Contreras Quinceañeras include many special ceremonies. One Kim Mendoza is having a fantastic time at her Quinceañera. “It was really ceremony is the Last Doll. This Katherine Contreras Quinceañera Court was specically selected by her. fun; honestly it turned out way better then I expected and I definirely do is when the Quinceañera is given “I decided to pick some of my closest friends. I also picked some of my not regret going through it all. It was really a night to remember forever,” a special doll that looks like her family member who I have known the longest,” said Katherine. Photo said Kim. Photo courtesy of Kim Mendoza. on her special day. It symbolizes courtesy of Katherine Contreras. 2 News April/May 2019 Educators Introduce Unique Way Most teachers and stu- and assignments were add- dents are used to the tradition- ed and averaged out, teachers al standards-referenced grad- of Grading do not know most of the time ing style, but there is another by Jasmine Beverly what specific standards -stu way of grading teachers can use ~Centerspread and Backpage dents have not mastered yet. called standards-based grading. Editor Teachers that do use Mr. Chris Pierce is an particular educational level. The standards-based only “pass” Algebra I and II, Math Prep, system explains the expectations the assessment or class af- AFDA, Geometry, Advanced and material that students should ter showing that they have Math, Discrete Math, and Ele- know at each point. Teachers’ learned the skills and knowl- mentary Functions teacher in the instructions and lesson plans are edge needed by the standards. math department and has been guided by these standards and There are many benefits using standards-based grading they’ll work to make sure the to teachers and students using SBG for 6-7 years now. Mr. Biskup, students have the time to actually It provides meaning to stu- Address: 11077 Marsh Rd C, another math teacher at Liber- learn the expected standards be- dents grades. Students get the Bealeton, Va 22712 ty, has recently started using fore the course is over. This sys- chance to understand why they standards-based grading too. tem gives students an advantage receive the grades they did and Phone: (540)-439-9054 “One weekend, I spent of being able to easily see what the breakdown of how they did about 12 hours reading blogs on topics they know and understand on each standard, instead of get- this new grading system I was well and which topics they need ting a letter with no explanation. unaware of. Briefly after reading, to focus on more to improve. It keeps students and ATC Insurance Agency, Inc. I switched to the traditional way “Using this system of teachers accountable. With spe- of grading. I was getting frustrat- grading is great, It clearly shows cific learning standards expected Auto, Motorcycle, Home, Business ed with grades and I was tired of how and where the students from the beginning of the class Phone: (540)-349-3155 watching my kids give up or quit should study to improve or what the teacher knows what they are because of previous failures,” they’ve got mastered and students expected to teach. With teachers With us It’s not just a policy! said math teacher Mr. Pierce. understand all the material, it's using consistent assessments, Servirle en Español es un placer. Standards-referenced extremely powerful. It is not only the teachers and students know grading (SRG) focuses on mea- a good feeling for the students their progression on each learn- suring the students’ knowledge but me as well,” said Mr. Pierce. ing target to help ensure the on a specific set of outcomes. If students fail to meet students understanding of the Typically the number scale grade the expected level, they have the topic by the end of the course. ranges from 1-100. The scale availability to receive additional Everyone receives bet- grade is translated at the end instructions, practice time, and ter feedback for improvement. of each semester into a tradi- academic support to achieve or Grades are broken up into many tional letter grade to determine meet the learning expectations. different different learning - stan their grade point average (GPA). Students who have teachers that dards so students can immedi- Standards-based grading (SBG) use standards based grading get ately see the areas they need to is a system of instructions, as- the advantage to retake test and improve upon. Teachers also get sessments, and academic reports quizzes, redo assignments, or to see where majority of the stu- that are based upon the students get additional help they need dents are in an area. If they see being able to demonstrate their to be able to demonstrate they majority of the class in lacking understanding or how well they have learned what was expected. understandment in one standard, have mastered a skill or topic. “I’m patient with my they can improve their instruc- In other words, SRG means what students learning pace, everyone tion and focus on that one stan- is taught by the teachers is from is different. If students would like dard more while moving forward. the standards they are given to retake a quiz or an assignment It also allows different and required to teach, they then to prove they have learned more instructions for students. Learn- test the students on the materi- and improved since they first took ing standards and frequent for- al, and move onto the next unit, the quiz, I allow it. What I like mative assessments, the teacher while SBG refers to the teachers most about giving retries is once knows what level each students teaching the standards and taking students get it, they’ve got it. has reached. The teacher can give the extra time to practice mak- They don’t get to give up or quit different leveled assignments ing sure the students learn what on that topic because they didn’t to different groups of students they were taught and actually pass or the unit is over. I also al- based at their own mastery level. achieve the expected standards. low my kids to work together to Students can become “The definition of stan- figure problems out. I think- in more self-motivated using this dards-based grading to me is teraction and communication in grading method. The goal of SBG focusing on my students tak- math is important because it’s is based upon student mastery and ing in, learning, and under- not always easy,” said Mr. Pierce. understanding rather than getting standing the material I teach When students receive the main points and moving on. at the pace that they under- their report cards the traditional Students become more motivat- stand them,” said Mr. Pierce. way, they get a simple letter based ed to understand the material The Patriot Press The Spring 2019 Both grading styles on a scale of 1-100. Above-90 is being taught. The “Will this be The Patriot Press is a student produced Patriot Press Staff are offered to grades Kinder- an A, 89-80 is a B, 79-70 is a C, graded?” question slowly starts newspaper published monthly during garten through 12. SBG is more 69-60 is a D, and 59 and below to be replaced with questions to every school year. Every issue contains Zoe Lowe: Editor-in-Chief Zoe Lowe: News Editor commonly used in elementary is an F. Report cards are broken better understand the material. student written articles, and is designed by school, but it is becoming more up between quarters or a term, It also tracks the stu- Zoe Lowe: Features Editor students. Our mission is to publish news, Jasmine Beverly: Center Spread used in middle and high schools. semester, and a final course dents standards mastery. Teachers information, and opinion articles for the The goals of each grad- grade and their class grades are who use standards-based grading Editor school and for our community. Jasmine Beverly: Back Page Editor ing style differ. Standards-ref- averaged based on their work are able to focus their instruc- Keely Crane: Sports Editor erenced tries to clearly com- in a certain period of time. tion and progress around how Letters to Editor Dylan Huggins: Viewpoint Editor municate to students and their Students who have SBG students are mastering the con- Dylan: Huggins: Entertainment Editor parents what is expected from as their grading style will receive tent required for each standard. Letters to the editor are welcomed and Luis Martinez: Staff Reporter the students and how to help a “progress report” which is a list “My overall thought is will be published as space allows. Letters Autumn Mullins: Staff Reporter them become more successful in of learning standards and a num- that I love using standards-based must be signed, although the staff may Braeden Meadows: Staff Reporter their educational journey. Stan- ber, on a scale of 1-4, showing grading. I think it gives students withhold the name on request. The paper Brenna Cushman: Staff Reporter dards-based wants to make sure how well they have mastered a more of an opportunity that is reserves the right to edit letters for clarity. Christtopher Molina Amaya: Staff students are mastering the knowl- certain topic based off of where needed sometimes to understand All letters are subject to laws governing Reporter Corynn Taylor: Staff Reporter obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption edge and skills that are believed they are expected to be because the material,” said Mr. Pierce. Giselle De La Iglesia: Staff Reporter to be important in succeeding in their “grades” are based off the of the school process, as are all contents Kaleece Blackwell: Staff Reporter not only school but in higher ed- average of all the work they have of the school paper. Opinions in letters Kathrine Contreras: Staff Reporter ucation, careers, and adult life. completed so far. 4 being the stu- are not necessarily those of the staff, nor Melissa Reyes: Staff Reporter SBG uses a system dent has mastered the topic and 1 should any other opinion expressed in Rylan Hawkins: Staff Reporter called “learning standards” to being the skill needs to be more public forum be construed as the opinions Wyatt Adams: Staff Reporter provide an equal baseline that focused on to improve the score. or policy of the administration, unless so Ms. Lisa Beth Miller: Adivser is consistent for all students at a If only test scores attributed. 3 Features April/May 2019 Famished For Nearby Liberty High School to Partner Finer Food Choices with Amazon Future Engineer by Giselle De La Iglesia Bealeton, March 26, by Zoe Lowe ple in over 2,000 high schools ~Staff Reporter 2019 - Liberty High School is ~Editor-in-Chief access to Intro or AP Comput- now a part of the Amazon Fu- have the best opportunity to suc- er Science courses; award 100 their homework whilst having ture Engineer program and will ceed,” said Mr. Kyle McGlotten, students with four-year $10,000 a quick snack. A Starbucks can receive funding from Amazon to the Liberty High School math scholarships, as well as offer provide a good hangout place continue offering computer sci- teacher who initiated the school’s guaranteed and paid Amazon for teenagers and young adults ence classes to students this up- involvement with Amazon. internships to gain work experi- and a new place to socialize and coming school year. Liberty High The Bureau of Labor Sta- ence. In addition, Amazon Future meet new people. With most School is one of more than 1,000 tistics projects that by 2020 there Engineer has donated more than Starbucks providing free Wi-Fi high schools across the country will 1.4 million computer-sci- $10 million to organizations that it can be a place where people selected for Amazon Future Engi- ence-related jobs available and promote computer science/STEM can feel comfortable to do their neer, a national program aimed at only 400,000 computer science education across the country. work in a different environment. making computer science acces- graduates with the skills to apply “Six out of the top ten “Cookout is really inex- sible to all students. With so many or those jobs. Computer science richest people in the world creat- pensive and has the best burgers high schools signed up, Amazon is the fastest growing profession ed their wealth through software and chicken sandwiches that are Future Engineer will serve tens of within the Science, Technology, solutions. I have been working Junior Giselle De La Iglesia is made fresh. They also have a thousands of high school students. Engineering and Math (STEM) for over a decade to make at least enoying a strawberry lemonade lot of milkshakes and drinks to With Amazon Future field, but only 8% of Stem grad- one software development class from the Wendy’s in Culpeper. “I choose from and would be a re- Engineer’s funding, Liberty High uates earn a computer science mandatory in high school. It is really wish ther would be a School will continue to offer Intro degree, with a tiny minority from imperative in th e21st century for Wendy’s opened Bealeton, it is one ally good place to add in Beale- ton that a lot of people would en- to Computer Science - Computer unprivileged backgrounds. And, all students to be exposed to the of my favorite places to eat,” said Math (Python), Advanced Place- underprivileged students are 8 opportunities in software even Giselle. joy,” said senior Anna Hockman Cookout offers a var- ment (AP) Computer Science to 10 times more likely to pur- if they believe it is difficult. The ious flavors of milkshakes and Principal (Java Script), and AP sue college degrees in comput- State of Virginia made Econom- Bealeton offers the basic Computer Science A (Java Script) er science if they have taken AP ics and Personal Finance a man- variety of pizza places and Chi- a huge variety of drinks. They are also known for their very classes through curriculum pro- computer science in high school. datory class, because of so many nese take outs, but when people vider, Edhesive. Amazon’s fund- “We want to ensure people did not how to manage have lived here for long enough, cheap selection of food. All of these restaurants are open ing provides preparatory lessons, that every child, especially those their money. In the same vein, I they realize how much they have tutorials, and professional de- from unprivileged communi- am excited that the students of to go out of town to eat at dif- till 3a.m., so Cookout would be the best place for a quick velopment for teachers, fully se- ties, has an opportunity to study LHS are are one step closer to ferent restaurants. This can be quenced and paced digital curric- computer science,” said Jeff Wil- learning about a world that may a huge inconvenience for many and cheap meal for road trips. “Building a Golden Cor- ulum for students, and live online ke, CEO Worldwide Consumer, have been closed off to them, people, and a lot of gas money. support every day of the week for Amazon. “We are excited more that will provide them with cre- “I would add something ral would be very beneficial for the Bealeton community. There both teachers and students. Three than 1,000 schools will now ative and economic opportuni- that is outside of the mainstream full-year courses are designed to provide these course, and look ties beyond their current imagi- for the community of Bealeton are no buffets in Bealeton and they can be very favorable to large inspire, prepare, and propel stu- forward to adding 1,000 more nation,” added Mr. McGlotten. and the surrounding areas like dents in their pursuit of computer schools over the coming months.” “We are really excited an Indian curry place or Middle families needing a place to eat. Es- pecially because they have such a science education. All students Launched in November, to offer our students even more Eastern cuisine. I think people participating in this program 2018, Amazon Future Engineer resources and opportunity in the would benefit from getting bet- large variety of foods and desserts that almost anyone can find some- will receive a free membership is a four-part childhood-to-career field of computer science. I be- ter exposure to different cultures’ to AWS Educate which provides program intended to inspire, ed- lieve our participation in this pro- foods besides Mexican and Chi- thing that they can enjoy,” said freshman Christopher Molina. them with free access to comput- ucate, and prepare children and gram will keep us on the cutting nese, which are cuisines that ing power in the AWS Cloud for young adults from underprivi- edge of the STEM field. Even are common in all small towns. The closest Golden Corral is located in Manassas, their coding projects and content leged, underrepresented, and un- coding is becoming something “I think it would be very to learn about cloud computing. derserved communities to pursue that everyone knows about; this good for Bealeton to have great- which is about 40 minutes away from Bealeton. Adding a Golden “It allows the use of their careers in the fast-growing field program will give our students er exposure to different cultures, platform, Amazon and Edhesive, of computer science. Each year, the chance to learn an even more especially the Middle East, where Corral to Bealeton gives more family friendly restaurants to to help the uprising generation Amazon Future Engineer aims unique set of skills to help them many people think it is all sand be prepared for jobs available in to inspire more than 10 million grow into the technology profes- and barely any civilization. So families for cheap prices and food availability right away. the future. Investing in secondary kids to explore computer science; sions of the future,” said assistant much of our civilization is due to education to enable students to provide over 100,000 young peo- principal Ms. Lauren Milburn. the fact that the Arab population “Chick-Fil-A is a fast had these great developments. I food place that is enjoyed by think Anthony Bourdain said it many people. It has healthier food best when he said when you get options than most fast food chains to learn somebody else's food you and gives us more of a variety of essentially learn their culture. If foods from salads to sandwiches. we have people learning about They also have breakfast foods 6358 Village other cultures through food, that that high schoolers in particular means we will gain a greater toler- would be fond of. I know a lot of ance in our community,” said his- high schoolers in Liberty that go Center Dr, tory teacher Mr. Dean O’Brokta. all the way to Warrenton in the “Food is a very import- morning just to get CFA break- ant part of different ethnicities and fast,” said junior Hailey Marcinko. Bealeton, VA cultures from different countries. Chick-Fil-A is known to Bringing Middle Eastern cuisine be very good to their employees to smaller towns can open up and can provide more jobs for 22712 peoples minds to different places teenagers in high school since they and people. The community de- hire as low as 15. Chick-Fil-A serves to be able to seek out more also gives off sit down restau- authentic restaurants for under- rant vibes even though it is a fast represented cultures,” he added. food place. They take customers’ “Adding a Starbucks food to their table and clean up all could be very appropriate for their trash afterwards. Providing high school students and adults service and cleanliness ensures that would need a quick cof- the customers have the best time. fee in the morning. Especial- Regardless of which ly since most of them provide types of foods and restaurants drive thrus and a large selec- you prefer, most can agree tion of different coffees,” said that we could definitely use a sophomore Jewel Reynolds. bit more variety in the south- Having a coffee shop ern end of Fauquier County. in Bealeton can also provide a place students could sit down and feel comfortable doing 4 Features April/May 2019 Liberty’s Michelle Borja a Winning T-Shirt Designer for a Worthy Cause: Area 27 Special Olympics The challenge was is- by Zoe Lowe and Jasmine Beverly, “Everyone needs an sued in January. Artistically tal- Patriot Press editors opportunity to show family ented high school students from was such a cool, unique spin on and friends what they can ac- throughout Fauquier County Special Olympics and the message complish. Special Olympics, were needed to submit t-shirt was exactly what we were looking through their sport programs, is designs for Area 27 Virginia Spe- for,” commented Lauren Milburn. one way athletes can learn new cial Olympics. The designs need- The shirts will be pro- things from a group of dedicat- ed to include a motivating and duced and sold as a fundraising ed coaches, volunteers and other positive slogan, accurately rep- item to anyone who would like athletes. We can teach and show resent Special Olympics sports to purchase one. “The t-shirts sportsmanship, respect, and ap- such as swimming, bowling, are for anyone who would like preciation to other athletes even basketball, track and field, boc- to support Area 27. We wanted if they are struggling,” explained ce, tennis and volleyball, and, of a t-shirt that families and friends Neil Rossmeissl, an Area 27 Spe- course, mention Fauquier Coun- could wear to show their support cial Olympics board member. ty Area 27 Special Olympics. for our athletes. At competitions Volunteering for this worthy “We had 41 entries, away from our area, we would cause can be incredibly rewarding which was great for our first at- be able to show others that we in many ways. “I’ve been involved tempt at the contest! The designs support our athletes and repre- in Special Olympics since 1986 varied and there were several that how they’ll feel when they wear sent our area,” said Gigi Meyer, reach out to people in the com- and it has been a huge part of my were hard to decide between! my design!” said Michelle Borja, a teacher at Ritchie Elementa- munity. When Deputy Meyer life. Special Olympics provides There were a mix of graphic-ori- the designer of the winning shirt. ry and Area 27 board member. came to LHS as our school re- opportunities for individuals with ented designs and drawn designs. Borja’s design features a “The t-shirt design con- source officer, he brought oppor- physical and intellectual disabil- Each and every design was unique, bold color scheme of red, white, test was a huge success. We had tunities to volunteer with Special ities. Being around the athletes which was the cool part about do- and blue and the slogan “He- students participate from Lib- Olympics with him. Our students always puts a smile on my face – it ing the contest,” explained Lauren roes come in many forms” on erty, Kettle Run, Fauquier, and and staff embraced these oppor- is usually what they do for me, not Milburn, an assistant principal the back of the shirt. The design Highland high schools. The de- tunities and we have hosted fund- what I can do for them. We hope at Liberty and an Area 27 Spe- has a whimsical comic book signs varied from simple to very raising and awareness activities; what we do in Fauquier County cial Olympics board member. vibe that led judges to declare detailed. At this time, we have additionally, our students and can help lead to inclusiveness and Students from Fauquier, it a winner. “Michelle’s design not discussed if this will take staff have logged thousands of awareness,” stated Deputy Meyer. Kettle Run, Highland, Southeast- was great – it has a cape on it for place again next year because this volunteer hours. We can always Special Olympics volun- ern, and Liberty responded to the super heroes and we are all su- (the shirt sale) is a fundraiser; take more volunteers in Area 27 teers are needed at the local level challenge, but ultimately, one de- per heroes in our own way,” said we will have to see how success- Special Olympics! We always all year long. If you are interested signer rose to the top. “I original- Master Deputy Chris Meyer, the ful it is. I am not sure if another need people willing to coach or in volunteering, definitely talk to ly decided to enter the contest to school resource officer at Liberty t-shirt will be needed as soon as help out with different events. We Ms. Milburn or Deputy Meyer! show off my work, not just for the and an Area 27 board member. next year,” added Gigi Meyer. have our annual track meet com- prize. I knew I wanted to create “For some reason, as The t-shirt design con- ing up and we need lots of volun- my design using Photoshop and soon as I saw Michelle’s design, test is just one way that Area 27 teers for many different things, Illustrator. My goal was to cre- it stuck with me. Even as the de- board members embraced the even just cheering in the stands! ate something that would make signs were coming in, Michelle’s idea of increasing community Anyone can reach out to me or Special Olympics athletes and just kept coming back to me. I involvement in Special Olympics to Deputy Meyer or any Area 27 supporters feel incredible and think when the board voted, sev- in our area. “I think overall the board member for more informa- awesome. I think that is exactly eral of them felt the same way. It board is making a real effort to tion,” explained Lauren Milburn. French Exchange Students Visit, Compare Cultures come over to America to enjoy by Katherine Contreras Liberty High School there is more new experiences. You can go to ~Staff Reporter variety of classes” said French ex- https://www.alacartetravel.com/ change student, Jeanne Saulieres. fcps-france-2019 to learn more America is known for having information on this program. You bigger and sweeter tasting foods, and your family will have to do to someone who is just now an online registration application seeing all of this and the differ- to host a student in your home. ent types of food we have here. “The reason why this Also at Liberty High School we program exists is to have that have a bigger variety of class- interaction in the world and es that pique students interests. see the experiences of oth- “One of my favor- er students,” added Dorsey. ite classes that I have visited This is a very good program so far was the technological Students Wyatt Adams and to have and to see how life is drawing classes they provide Autumn Mullins interviews three of Braeden Meadows are setting up like for other people on the oth- here at Liberty” said, Callis. the French exchange studnets for to do interveiws with the French er side of the world from us. In France schools they do not her YouTube story about their visit. exchnage students. Photo by Miss In France they do have have many after school activi- Photo by Miss Lisa Miller Lisa Miller. classes, but do not offer many ties or extra classes to enhance The French exchange elective classes, like in the states. the students’ creative sides. nitely a top favorite amongst student program allows students When they come to America “My favorite classes these French exchange students, they will have a opportunity to here that I have visited so far were- since it has menu items that are to host a French student at their Staff reporters Christopher Mo- own home, and the “exchange” enjoy these classes they take Culinary, and the Child Develop- unique to these students. lina Amaya and Luiz Martinez are ment classes, since I feel those are The French students part is where you go to France interest in. They are coming interviewing one of the exchange and stay at their home. Every from a school called Le Cau- very important skills for the real have been definitely been keep- students who visited their journal- world to have” said French ex- ing busy, and enjoying their stay student wherever they are going, sou School in Toulouse, France. ism class. Photo by Miss Lisa Miller. gets to experience a new per- “I think that the French change student, Jules Heuperdent. here at America and discover- spective. The French exchange exchange students I am hosting me to discover many things in a These classes may not be pro- ing new things every day, that students program is possible be- will be excited to finally meet us in different place” said French- ex vided in France’s schools, they usually don't see in France. cause of two French teachers, person,” said junior Austin Harris. change Student Gilliham Collins but the students took inter- “I hope these students Mrs. Dorsey and Lycee D’arson- The hosting families are re- These French students have est in them as it’s very true enjoy their stay here at Liber- val in Brive la Gaillarde, France. ally excited to finally enjoy a been looking forward to to many people to have these ty, and it's super exciting to see “I have been hosting new experience somewhere this day to come to America types of skills in the real world. how their English is, and see and helping the French foreign possibly out of their comfort “The two biggest differ- “My favorite fast food my students’ French improve students stay in America for 3 zone, and in a new big area. ences I noticed so far in America place that I have heard of and with them,” said Mrs Dorsey. years now,” said Mrs.Dorsey. “When I got the opportu- is that the food seems more bigger tried here was Chick-Fil-A” For 3 years, Mrs.Dorsey nity to come to America I thought and more savory, and also the cul- said Callis. has been helping these students it was very exciting and good for ture here is different and here at Chick-Fil-A is defi- 5 Entertainment April/May 2019 Apex Legends: The Most Exhilarating Game Out Right Now Apex Legends stormed quiring an internet connection to the market on February 4, 2019 by Wyatt Adams play and has many levels a player and has well surpassed 15 mil- ~Staff Reporter “Apex Legends is can progress through as they earn lion players. The new battle “Apex Packs” which nets charac- royale game came out of no- very easy to pick ters different cosmetics that they where. Being released the same can use to change their looks and day it was announced has swept up and is weapons. It is a free game that through the gaming community incredibly worth has frequent updates and even by storm. It has also had numer- has a Fortnite-esque “Battle Pass” ous tournaments to promote the the time to which as people level up in the game with the help of the big- battle pass they can access differ- gest streamers on Twitch. Apex download.” ent cosmetics without the need to toppled the viewer charts on level up a player account. There is only a squads mode which can Twitch, a mostly game streaming developers as Titanfall, a relative- that gets the adrenaline running. service, and even beat out Fort- character has an ultimate such have up to 3 players playing to- ly small game but with a dedicat- as Bloodhound’s ultimate which There is also loads of improve- gether in the same squad. Apex nite another huge battle royale ed community it stayed afloat. ment for the specific characters game, for a couple of weeks. increases his movement speed Legends is extremely fun to play Apex Legends has traditional and lets him see enemy tracks in the game such as “Wraith” a and even more so with friends. Apex even had Fort- battle royale elements such as character able to pop into another nite’s most famous creator, Ninja, more clearly as well as increas- Overall, I highly recommend this dropping out of a flying vehicle ing his senses such as hearing. dimension at her discretion. Her game, as it is free to play and playing for awhile. Whilst Fort- and landing to find weapons so abilities require a lot of skill to nite’s popularity dwindled and Apex also has a unique gives one endless hours of fun you can survive amongst the oth- in-game world with many unique use such as her ultimate which as they work to improve their festered, many people thought er teams and ultimately win the lets her place down a portal that the game would die due to the and weird looking animals such skills to tackle the better players game by eliminating every other as the leviathans off the south- she can quickly travel through. in the game and increasing the success of Apex Legends. The enemy. However, the game dif- You must have immense skill to game is very unique, as it takes east side of the island which amount of fun they have at the fers greatly from other battle roy- look like giant cows that live in effectively use this ultimate in same time. Apex Legends is very many ideas from different genres, ales with it’s unique characters an engagement and stay alive. and puts its own twist on them. the water. The amount of space easy to pick up and is incredi- that all have special abilities they for improvement in this game Apex Legends was re- bly worth the time to download. Examples include Overwatch, a can use to get an edge against oth- leased on February 4, 2019 as was class-based shooter, and many is massive as there are many er teams such as “Bloodhound” different weapon types to - mas created by Respawn Entertain- battle royale games such as Play- the tracker character who can see ment and was a massive success er Unknown's Battlegrounds, or ter such as long range weapons recent actions of other teams such or short range ones perfect for in the following weeks. It is a ful- more popularly known as PUBG. as vaulting or walking and each ly multiplayer experience thus re- Apex was also made by the same those close range engagements Food Wars: The Local Ice Cream Cone Comparison by Brenna Cushman ~Staff Reporter

sum it up, it tasted real and wasn’t tainted with the artificially bit- ter and almost acidic flavor that you usually get on your tongue from strawberry ice cream. Carousel has been a Fauquier county favorite since it first opened in the heart of Warrenton. Its fluorescent pink and bright blue neon sign can be recognized by anyone in the area. It was my go-to place af- ter soccer practice at the WARF as a kid, and it still remains to be a family favorite and even a Photo courtesy of www.flickr.com tradition to many locals today. Photo courtesy of www.flickr.com The walk up ice cream Carousel’s opening day with a few families getting ice shop has a diverse assortment of was Saturday March 16th, mean- cream on the hot sunny day. How- soft serve ice cream, alongside it definitely was not a mistake. thru and walk up window just while Moo Thru in Remington ever, Moo Thru also has a drive milkshakes, Hawaiian ice, sun- The cake cone was loaded with added to the overall experience. has been open all year, offering thru which is super convenient daes, and famous hot dogs. They multi colored sprinkles that add- However, in all fairness, I grew various seasonal flavors. Since when you don’t feel like getting even offer fried Twinkies and ed an extra boost to my taste buds up on Carousel ice cream cones Spring has officially started and out of the car to grab a sweet treat, Oreos in case you’re looking for a and the sourness of the straw- during the summer and still love it’s getting warmer out, I decid- plus it’s really quick and easy. different kind of sweet treat. The berry flavoring was enjoyable. their unique way of adding fla- ed to put the two locally famous The menu had sever- soft serve is made and served dif- All in all, Moo Thru end- vor as well as their sociable and walk-up ice creameries to the al options: soft serve, shakes, ferently than any other ice cream- ed up victorious and deserves the speedy service. Both local estab- test. I chose to keep it simple malts, sundaes, milk, merchan- ery I have been to before. The Food War’s cherry on top. Their lishments offer amazing ice cream and classic with a strawberry dise, as well as over 20 hand locally famous cone features fla- clean and friendly service and with different varieties depending cone and rainbow sprinkles. Al- dipped flavors. Flavors included voring only on the outer rings of easy accessibility through a drive on your appetite and location. though these two frozen treats are everything from sweet cream, an original vanilla cone. Although made very differently, one will to blackberry, to holstein, an op- this sounds like a rip off, the flavor come out with the cherry on top. tion of vanilla ice cream dotted is so strong that it overcomes the Moo Thru is famous- with chocolate chips to replicate inside of the cone with each lick. ly known in this area of Virgin- the black and white dairy cow. They offer flavors ia for their fresh ingredients and Moo Thru also offers seasonal from rootbeer, to banana, to wide variety of flavors. Even flavors, as previously mentioned, fudge ripple. In addition to a their slogan is “Real ice cream which vary by fruits that are in wide assortment of ice cream from real dairy farmers.” The season or the nearby holiday. flavors, Carousel has toppings ice cream shop clearly empha- My strawberry ice from crunchy candy bar chunks sizes natural, simple, and local cream cone with sprinkles tasted to chewy gummy worms to ingredients coming straight from exactly how it was advertised; add to your favorite dessert. the dairy cows of nearby farms. simple and fresh. At first glance, I decided to stick to an I went there on a Friday there weren’t many sprinkles on original strawberry ice cream cone afternoon around 4, just a few the ice cream to enjoy, but the real with rainbow sprinkles. Although hours after I got out of school. The strawberry taste overcame the it didn’t have a natural strawberry walk-up window was mildly busy, negative thought immediately. To taste, I wasn’t expecting it to and 6 Entertainment April/May 2019 This Movie Will Make Original vs Remake: “Cinderella” Lucki’s Freewave 3 is Excruciatingly Honest, by Autumn Mullins You Marvel ~Staff Reporter Astonishingly Beautiful by Luis Martinez In 1950, a princess with “Cinderella,” which came out enjoy herself. Once she arrives ~Staff Reporter a different story came around. on February 15, 1950, had a do- to the ball, all eyes are on her. She cooked and cleaned for her mestic total gross of $10,000,000. She then meets the Prince at the In this review on “Cap- it has and the intense parts, this evil stepmother and two fiendish The recreated movie brought ball, and they fall in love there. tain Marvel,” I can say that if you movie is about a woman that has step sisters. 75 years later, Dis- in a domestic total gross of Well, in the live action like action movies this would be to step forward to save her people ney reintroduced this princess in $201,151,353, which is about movie, Cinderella actually meets the best movie to watch. I loved and her planet. the live action movie. This mov- 20 times more than the original the prince before the ball, and he the movie over all of the Marvel The greatest part that ie is known as “Cinderella,” and “Cinderella.” The difference of goes by the name Kit instead of the movies I had watched, I really I like the most about the mov- follows the story of the princess the two movies is $191,151,353. classical “Prince Charming.” She think they did a lot of changes ie “Captain Marvel“ is the part named Cinderella. Disney has Also, the Rotten Tomato ratings first gets introduced to him when with this new movie this year. where she gets her own team to made some drastic changes to the on the original is 97%, which is he decides to go horseback riding The change I saw is when there fights the bad guys, and her and original story line to appeal to the really good. The live action one, in the woods. Ella was already was a women that is the super- her whole team falls apart be- audience members of our society. in which came out on March 13, out in the woods, and they run hero in this movie. This movie cause they all crashed and some One thing that Disney 2015, had a rating of 84% which is into each other. Later in the mov- starts with Captain Marvel fall- got killed in that war, and she changed to fit the new storyline of still good, but it’s obvious which ie, they run into each other again ing into planet Earth from her crashed her space plane and she “Cinderella” was the actual name movie the people like more. at the ball, and hit it off yet again. planet. She fell into a building survives. She gets captured and of the hidden princess. In the A minor change made Another instance that because of an explosion, it made she is then taken to a different original movie, the main charac- between the two movies was the changes was the youth of the fairy her a Marvel. The best thing that planet, by the good people and ter’s name is strictly Cinderella. lack of music. The original mov- godmother. In the original movie, I liked about this movie is that they make her get well, and they Nothing is changed, and every- ie included some very original Cinderella’s fairy godmother was instead of the blood being red give her a lot more of super pow- thing stays the same throughout pieces, and some people even old and kind, and actually seemed it is blue, and you almost never ers than what she already had. the movie, besides the mice’s consider it as a musical. The live like a motherly figure almost. see those images in any movie. But she gets captured nickname for her. To give us more action “Cinderella” has no actu- When recreated, the fairy god- This movie I can name this time by the bad guys be- of a feeling of sympathy, in the al songs that fit with the music. mother was very young and care- as one of the best movies I had cause everywhere she goes or live action movie, the princess’ Sure, at the end Cinderella hums less, almost seeming like an old- ever watched. The main charac- “steps“ she will be captured be- name is Ella. Dear Ella was busy a short little tune, but besides that, er sister. They still get the same ter is Captain Marvel played by cause the bad guys follow her cleaning around the fireplace one there isn’t any music that reflects things accomplished, but the live Brie Larson. She is a very tal- to everywhere she goes. That’s night, and accidentally fell asleep what is going on in the movie. action fairy godmother needs ented person for movies. What I why she got captured by the bad in the action. When she awoke, In “Cinderella,” we all a lot of training. Possibly from really liked about the movie was people. She is taken to a labora- her sisters and step mother were know the infamous ball scene the classic Fairy Godmother. when she fights in a army helicop- tory and then they take her su- sitting at a table near her. Because that happens between Cinderella The world of Dis- ter versus the bad guys. I really per powers away from her and of sleeping by the fireplace, she and Prince Charming. We also ney has led to many wonderful liked it because is a really intense then she is taken to a normal had ash and soot on her face. One know about how they originally movies, and this is yet anoth- part of the movie. This movie was planet as they name it, and she of her bratty step sisters decided meet. Cinderella’s fairy godmoth- er example of how they outdo made for entertaining the people now leaves the same like a nor- to come up with the nickname er transforms her ruined and tat- themselves all the time. More in- with a lot of action in it. The mal person, but then put in the “Cinderella,” and the name stuck. tered dress into a beautiful baby triguing movies are yet to come, producer for this great movie is with the Airforce and becomes The amount of revenue blue ball gown, and sends her and Disney won’t let us down. Kevin Feige, and the screenwrit- a successful and powerful per- Disney received for these movies to the ball in a magnificent car- ers are Nicole Perlman and Meg son, flying planes because of the is startling. According to www. riage created from a pumpkin. LeFauve. experiences she already knows boxofficemojo.com, the original She is given until midnight to As you all probably how to fly when she was back know, this movie was released on in her planet. Despite all of the February 27, 2019. This movie other great movies that the com- has had $150 million dollars in pany have made, this one is the their revenue. Yet exactly how best movies I had watched of all. good was this movie? This movie It is a very great movie and I en- is a good and interesting movie to courage everyone to watch this THE 2019 watch because of the action that cool movie “Capitan Marvel. ” Driving the Distance YEARBOOKS by Kaleece Blackwell ~Staff Reporter Traveling for everyday so I wish we had a mall much wants and needs or even for recre- closer to us, because gas can ARE ational reasons, most often leads start to become expensive,” said to having to travel short or long freshman Tanayja O’Bannion. distances out of Fauquier county. Fauquier county has a vari- “Most often throughout ety of food options to choose the school week and even week- from, but seems to lack enter- COMING! ends I travel for soccer, basketball, tainment associated activities. or for out of school sports teams,” “A movie the- said junior Makenzie Willis. ater along with an amuse- “I travel far for travel ment or water park would be We have just a volleyball and to my brothers col- great,” said Madisyn Billick. lege to watch his lacrosse games,” Depending on what area said junior Madisyn Billick. of the county you are traveling few yearbooks \“The only time I from, going to the mall, simply normally leave the coun- to the movies, or even an amuse- ty, is to see my family,” ment park can range from fifteen left that may said senior Jordon Mighty. minutes to even about an hour. “To see family, some- “School, sports, and to hang out times to get my haircut, to go with all of my friends are what be reserved! my lake house, and I also go I normally stay in county for the to Virginia Tech games a lot,” most,” said Makenzie Willis. said junior Julia Crofford. “I go to the bas- Pick up a form People feel they need ketball courts and play- a wider variety of restaurants grounds near my house a spread throughout the county. lot,” said Tanayja O’Bannion. in room 264 “An amusement park or wa- “I work two jobs and find -my ter park would be really fun to self going to work almost ev- have,” said Madisyn Billick. ery day,” said Madisyn Billick. today! “I go to the mall a lot 7 Entertainment April/May 2019 Lucki’s Freewave 3 is Excruciatingly Honest, To most figureheads Opening the track he raps, “I want in hip-hop, things like money, Astonishingly Beautiful VVS’s more than ever, except she and clout are symbols of status, rap scene with subsequent projects by Braeden Meadows for the streets, it’s for the better.” Come out and prestige, and most self-evidently, like “Body High”, “X”, and most ~Staff Reporter Lucki carries himself elegant- prominence. These are the themes notably his “Freewave” series. ly across these 15 tracks with 0 that dominate the genre, but to Freewave began as an you should know that FW3 is features. The only notable out- support our Chicago native Lucki Camel, extended play with freestyles be- Lucki’s moodiest and most woe- side contribution is on the track better known as Lucki, these are ing uploaded to it periodically, ful project to date. You can tell “All In” which was produced by music nothing more than ailments, speed and it signified a stylistic shift in he’s troubled, and this album feels former Odd Future member Earl bumps in his creative process. Lucki’s music, including but not like a documentary of how his life Sweatshirt. The beat sounds and programs at And at the same time, he finds limited to more mellow, melan- has transpired in recent years. He feels like an outtake from Earl’s himself addicted. Addicted to the cholic inflections, and less tran- touches on everything from sub- recent project “Some Rap Songs” notoriety, addicted to the tempo- quil or serene themes, taking a stance abuse and addiction, to which easily makes it the most LHS! rary, and addicted to the pleasure. turn for a darker, more emotion- fast cars and how his romantic experimental track FW3 has to Lucki comes from hum- al vibe. This was soon disestab- relationships inevitably fall apart. offer. It almost doesn't belong, ble beginnings, growing up in the lished on its sequel, Freewave 2, Lucki is almost com- and it certainly wouldn't if Lucki west side of Chicago. He’s cited which took a more cheery and pletely monotone across this en- wasn't able to use his voice trans- people like Lil Wayne and Prince boastful approach. Freewave 2 tire project. On one hand, this is a formatively to make it feel just Band Concert: as his biggest inspirations as a kid, was also recorded like a nor- consistent reflection of his mood as at home as every other track. as well as Chief Keef in the latter mal LP, unlike its predecessor. and his mindset throughout each On top of it all, his May 1 in the half of his teens and early 20s. He Soon after, Lucki found his men- song, and it compliments his beat songwriting is both simple and started releasing music at 16 un- tal health deteriorating and, con- selection very nicely. To some astounding. The way he glides Auditorium der the moniker Lucki Eck$, and sequently, it caused him to take people, however, this could be across this album just feels so it was at this point early on in his an eight-month-long hiatus from seen as a weakness, and you could effortless and so fluent. Lucki is high school career that he dropped music. He returned from said argue that it makes the lyrics less obviously and experienced word- Chorus out to pursue music full time. hiatus with the exceedingly self significant without a wider range smith, and he knows how to bend Lucki began his slow but aware album “Watch My Back”, of inflectional variety. It some- the laws of meaning to piece to- Concert: sure ascent to underground star- and from that point it would again times makes it difficult to take gether a coherent a narrative. dom at a time when Chance the be a while before we heard from away anything from the first listen. Generally speaking, “Freewave May 14 in the Rapper was on his come up, and Lucki over a beat. He had teased His voice isn’t what’s grabbing 3” is Lucki’s most fleshed out Chief Keef and Lil Durk were re- his next project to be the long your attention though. Most of project so far. It has accelerated Auditorium inventing Chicago rap with no la- awaited “Freewave 3”, the third the time, its his infectious hooks him once again to underground bel, and no entourage. In 2013, at entry in the Freewave series, and flows and his excellent choic- stardom, and in due time, he’ll only 17 years old, Lucki dropped which had, at that point, become es in production, including sev- break out into the mainstream, Orchestra his breakout and debut album Lucki’s flagship bodies of work. eral contributions from Atlanta which is probably what it needs. “Alternative Trap.” It quickly He released the first beatsmith ChaseTheMoney, who Lucki raises the bar for the mum- Concert: acquired a cosign from music single to FW3, “More Than has an excellent dynamic with ble rap sound and nobody has blog ELEVATOR’s co-found- Ever” on December 27, 2018. Lucki. “More Than Ever” is a yet been able to even begin rep- May 14 in the er Bryan Zawlocki. This lead Subsequent singles “Peach great example, you’ll definite- licating him. His work is truly to them directing Lucki’s first Dream” and “Politics” followed ly have this one on repeat if you unique, and “Freewave 3” ex- Auditorium two music videos for “Untouch- soon after. After much antici- give this album a listen. The mel- ists in a league all its own. Luc- able” and “Everything Outside.” pation, on February 15, 2019, ody captures you immediately ki truly is a hard act to follow. Lucki continued to ac- “Freewave 3” was released. and Lucki’s fluid flow is one of quire notoriety in the underground Immediately going in, the best on this project altogether. What’s on Your Playlist?

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1. Lil Uzi Vert- “How to Talk” 1. Lil Yachty- “66” 1. Playboi- “Carti Flatbed Free- 1. Dj Luian- “Verte venir” 1. Vanessa Carlton- “A Thousand 2. Offset- “Lick” 2. Lil Baby- “Close Friends” style” 2. Ariel Camacho- “Nacio Pa Miles 3. Jeremih- “Planez” 3. NLE Choppa- “Shotta Flow” 2. Chief Keef- “Earned It” Leyenda” 2. Lil Nas X- “Old Town Road” 4. YNW Melly- “Murder on My 4. Lil Baby- “Drip to Hard” 3. Tay K- “Cooling” 3. Ariana Grande- “7 Rings” 3. 5:55- “Summer Song” Mind” 7. 21 Savage- “Ric Flair Drip” 4. Tay K- “Hard” 4. Paloma Mami- “Note 4. Alabama- “Roll On 18 5. Gerardo Ortiz- “Damaso” 6. 21 Savage- “A Lot” 5. Boy Pablo- “Losing You” Enamore de mi” Wheeler” 6. Lil Baby- “Close Friends” 7. Meek Mill- “Going Bad” 6. Calibre 50- “Siempre Te voy A 5. Anuel aa- “Culpables” 5. TLC- “Waterfalls” 7. Cornelio Vega Jr- “El 8. Travis Scott- “Sicko Mode” Querer” 6. Adriel Favela- “Te Voy A 6. Queen- “We Are The Primero” 9. Kodak Black- “Zeze” 7. Christian Nodal- “Adios Olvidar” Champions” 8. Trippie Redd- “66” 10. Future- “Mask Off” Amor” 7. Ariana Grande- “Thank 7. 6ix9ine- “stoopid” 9. Adriel Favela- “Me Llamo 8. Harry Belafonte- “Banana You,Next” 8. Xxxtentacion- “Guardian Juan” Boat Song” 8. Ariana Grande- “Break Up Angel” 10. Vicente Fernandez- “Por Tu 9. Lil Pump- “Gucci Gang” With Your Girlfriend,I'm Bored” 9. Xxxtentacion- “Jocelyn Maldito Amor” 10. Lil Pump- “D Rose” 9. Xxxtentacion- “Moonlight” Flores” 10. Calibre 50- “Corrido De 10. Lil Baby- “Global” Juanito” 8 Staying Healthy April/May 2019 Do Students Get The Importance of Athletes Enough Sleep? Having a Healthy Diet by Melissa Reyes Being an athlete does by Corynn Taylor part. I stay in shape by going to ~Staff Reporter not only require being good and ~Staff Reporter all my conditionings and practic- Sleep is vital to your dents do not get enough sleep. performing well for a sport, it also with my breakfast to help build ing in my free time. My advice well-being, as important as the Almost every student has ei- requires maintaining a healthy, up muscle. As well as to stay in for someone who wants to stay air you breathe. According to ther a phone, computer/laptop, balanced diet. Having a lot of en- shape, I like to occasionally go in shape is don't give up and keep the National Sleep Foundation, and/or television. These all can ergy, protein, carbs, vitamins and to the gym but not often. What I trying till you reach your goal,” the average number of hours of cause students to stay up late. water all help make student-ath- would recommend for staying in said sophomore Alicia Marie. sleep a student should get is 8-10 They may stay up late watch- letes successful in their sport. shape is just to keep it up and try Eating a lot of fruits and hours of sleep if they want to ing a T.V show, completing “Your workout could be not to fall for any tempting food. veggies can be very beneficial function at their best. Teens tend an assignment online, or just over before it begins if you don't You’ve got to have a routine,” when it comes to student-athletes to have irregular sleep patterns scrolling through social media. pay attention to what you're eating said sophomore Landon Jamison health. The multiple vitamins across the week. They typical- “The thing that won’t let before you hit the road,” accord- “Usually in the morn- helps them get their daily dose of ly stay up late and sleep in late me sleep is probably my phone,” ing to Triathlete sports magazine. ing I have cereal or strawberries, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and many on the weekends. Which can af- said sophomore Amy Schumaker. When doing a sport, not during the day, before lunch I others that are needed to keep their fect their biological clocks and Another factor that can only do athletes need to watch have a fruit snack usually, then body going at its fullest potential. hurt the quality of their sleep. cause students to lose sleep is what they eat, they also have I eat the common school lunch. “Vitamin C is need- One study found that when their school starts. Accord- to watch the amount they eat. On practice days, I eat common ed for the growth and repair of only 15% reported sleeping 8½ ing to the American Academy Eating a large meal before an dinner with some sort of protein tissues in all parts of the human hours on school nights. Most of Pediatrics recommendations, intense workout can cause stu- and on game days we eat Subway body. Citrus fruits and juices teens do not get enough sleep for middle schools and high schools dent-athletes be low on energy before the games. Advice I would such as oranges, grapefruit kiwi different reasons. May it be- be should start at 8:30 a.m or later. and throw up. Running also both- give someone to help them stay in fruit, mango, papaya, pineapple, cause they were up late studying To give students the opportunity ers your gastrointestinal system. shape is definitely stay active, play strawberries, raspberries, blue- for a test or quiz, doing home- to get the amount of sleep they GI disturbance is greatly affected sports, and keep a balanced diet,” berries, and cranberries are all work, something is stressing need, but most schools start ear- while running and not eating the said sophomore Tyler Demers really great sources for vitamin them out, or they simply just can lier than that recommended time. right things can cause an upset “So I like to join as many C,” according to medlineplus.gov. not sleep. There are many reasons “Some students actually stomach, bloating, and vomit- sports as I can to stay in shape As far as protein goes, why teens do not get the amount care what they look like in school. ing which is a great reason for and get some running in. I also the average human needs 56 of sleep they are supposed to. So they wake up earlier and take staying healthy and in shape for run on the weekends doing things grams per day depending on “I have a difficult time their time to get ready. Meaning a sport so athletes can be ener- like running sprints and miles. I the intensity of their sport. falling asleep and having to wake they wake up at like 5AM so gized, motivated and successful. also love the weight room. The “Health benefits of pro- up early doesn’t help me stay more they can get all their stuff they At Liberty High School stuff I eat to stay healthy is I al- teins include production and awake,” said senior Emily James. want done in the morning before we have many different athletes ways eat fruits and vegetables smooth functioning of enzymes “Sometimes when I they have to head off to school,” that all do different athletics. everyday and drink a lot of wa- and hormones and a proper cel- have homework and projects I said freshman Alyssa Franks. Some have done the same sport ter to stay hydrated. Advice I lular and muscular health. They have a hard time sleeping,” said There are some side since their freshman year and would give someone to help them facilitate molecular transporta- senior Melissa Janira Portillo. effects that come with not- get since then, they have gotten into a stay in shape is get some run- tion, cell repair, and regenera- One reason is stress. ting enough sleep. According to routine that helps them reach and ning in and try to eat healthy,” tion and provide mechanical and Students can be stressed out the Child Mind Institute, sleep succeed their goal for the season. said freshman Noah Chinault structural support to the bones about many things that can range deprivation causes teens to be “For my sport I run “I eat lots of protein and skin. Consumption of ade- from minor to major. High school in a perpetual cloud or haze ex- a lot so after practice I eat a lot and before games I'll eat car- quate protein ensures strong im- students already have many class- plained Dr. Mary Carskadon, a but I usually eat a lot of fruit and bohydrates, kuje bread, or pas- mune defense, efficient signaling es, some may play sports or have professor of psychiatry and di- drink a lot of water. What I would ta and drink either Gatorade or of nerves and impulses, healthy jobs to keep up with. When you rector of chronobiology and sleep suggest for staying in shape is water with all my meals. Ad- hair, and maintenance of fluid add amounts of homework, stu- research. According to a National working out at least a couple of vice I would have for some- balance in the body. Protein can dents get even more stressed and Sleep Foundation Study, drowsi- times a week and to eat healthy,” one trying to stay in shape is also turn into an energy provid- overwhelmed. They either stay up ness or fatigue is a big cause to said junior Kristeena Kenny. stay away from sweets and so- er when required by the body,” all night thinking how they will accidents and injuries. Drowsi- “My diet mostly con- das,” said senior Deven Dye. according to Organicfacts.net. complete an assignment or they ness makes students less aware sists of fruits and veggies and I “I try to stay away from stay up completing an assign- of what they are doing, which like to drink protein shakes along the unhealthy foods for the most ment. If a student has Honors or can cause them to do something AP classes that is double the work reckless or make a mistake, thus assigned than in regular classes. making the amount of sleep stu- Electronics are also a dents are getting very important. major contributor to why stu- Young Drivers Must Learn the Rules of the Road Safe driving plays an and Quality Driving School, by Rylan Hawkins jects, and animals in the road. started doing that while first important role in the LHS com- all located in Warrenton, VA. ~Staff Reporter “Maintaining a safe driving,” said Coach Nguyen munity. In the state of Virginia On average 179 people speed is such a big deal because At LHS the time stu- an individual is able to get their a day get injured in car/traffic so many different things could go dents typically are eligible permit at 15 and 6 months. Young related accidents. In Fauquier wrong, you never know what oth- to get their learners between drivers are able to get their li- County there is a total of 1,695 er people are thinking while driv- freshman and sophomore de- cense at a minimum age of 16 crashes, and there have been 9 ing around you, or what their next pending on their birthday. and 3 months, completed the fatal crashes from 2013 to 2017. move is. One of my biggests things As everyone must Drivers Ed class and received “Alway wear I look out for when I am driving is take a test to get their learn- their green card, have held their your seatbelts and make as soon as I get into my car with ers permit and when they go in permit for 9 months and com- sure your passengers do as someone else before I even start front of the judge to get their li- pleted a behind the wheel course. well,” said Coach Nguyen. my car I always make sure every- cence, everything gets serious. “I studied my book for Safe driving does not one is buckled up,” said Lowe. Driving means tak- months beforehand, so the learn- just mean paying attention to One of the biggest prob- ing in a lot of responsibilities ers test was not very hard in my the signs when driving down the lems and worst habits everyone and owning up to the mis- opinion. I passed it my first time road, but also paying attention to struggles from is staying off their takes that may have been made. taking it,” said junior Zoe Lowe. all of the surroundings. Things phone. Whether it is talking, “When your are driv- Students at LHS are re- like watching other cars around Senior William Phipps is standing texting, scrolling through so- ing you are responsible for all quired to take Drivers Ed their the vehicle, maintaining a safe with his yellow Mustang. Photo cial media. Texting and driving the actions taken and yours sophomore year. The class of speed limit needed, and keep- courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. is one of the most dangerous and other loved ones are at Drivers Ed teaches students ing any distractions out of view. Speeding is about more activities to do while driving. risk,” said Coach Nguyen. the rules and laws of safe driv- “Be responsible while than half the cause for crashes. Texting while driving is anoth- ing. LHS does not offer behind driving because you and other When speeding, driving can be- er huge cause of a lot of crashes. the wheel but nearby driving loved ones are at risk, check blind come difficult and out of- con “Please do not start schools include: Jack’s Driving spots before you do any sort of trol such as going around turns, texting and driving because it School, Steiner's Driving School, lane change,” said Coach Nguyen. moving out of the way of ob- is a bad habit to break if you 9 Staying Healthy April/May 2019 The Unspoken Dangers of Young Teens Vaping On March 11, 2019, stu- youth. Sweet, fruity flavors such by Giselle De La Iglesia dents from six Fauquier schools as mango and cucumber lure in ~Staff Reporter attended a conference to inform many young people that can be students and faculty about the unaware of the harms and dangers. without the harsh feeling when effects and the history of e-ciga- “When you make a prod- inhaling, which can be very dan- rettes and what the nation is deal- uct that you can personalize with gerous for young people that are ing with on nicotine addiction all these various skins, have juice utilizing these devices. It makes it on a large scale. Many students flavoring called blow sauce, and simple for them to acquire nicotine were able to listen to the confer- have different flavors like cotton addictions without even realizing. ence speaker Linda Hancock and candy and versions of e-cigarettes Since the brain does not discuss how these devices affect- where you can play games on, fully develop until around the ed their own schools personally. there is no way they were not mar- age of 25, younger people are at Adolescence is the most keted for the youth,” said English higher risk with their health re- significant time for brain -devel teacher and leader of the Her- garding nicotine. This includes opment in young adults. Dis- ren Project, Ms. Michelle Clark. mood disorders and the decline rupting this development with The initial purpose of of impulse control. Nicotine al- nicotine at such a young age electronic cigarettes were to help ways causes a change in the can introduce many risks, such adults quit smoking. The first way a person's synapse is made. as addiction and chemicals that non-cigarette device was credit- This can harm parts of the brain can leave long lasting effects. ed to Hon Lik in 2003. With the that power attention and learn- Many teenagers that use e-cig- hopes to quit his own smoking ing says surgeongeneral.gov. arettes are clueless to the actual habit himself, he had not man- According to drugabuse. ingredients that are involved. aged to quit and currently uses gov, after various use of nicotine, According to drugabuse. both e-cigarettes and cigarettes, it disrupts people neurotransmit- gov, in a survey asking teens if according to theguardian.com. ter acetylcholine and the recep- they know what's in their e-cig- Many people are under tors it connects to.Their recep- arette, 66% thought it only con- the impression that vaping is a tors are using more energy and tained juice flavoring and 13% tried and true method to reduce or activity because they are being did not even know what they were quit smoking, however, it is not activated by nicotine and acetyl- inhaling. It was not until August FDA approved, and these products choline. This adjustment makes 10, 2018 that the FDA require have not been around enough for the brain believe there it too much “As far as people getting States are also tak- all tobacco covered products to long term studies to be conducted. acetylcholine. The brain reacts a hold of things, people are going ing action by raising their provide health warnings on their “A recent CDC study by lessening the amount of ace- to be able to obtain things regard- legal age to buy tobacco packages, according to fda.gov. found that many adults are us- tylcholine and the brain relies on less of what the law says, wheth- products from 18 to 21, with Vir- “Purchasing e-cigarettes ing e-cigarettes in an attempt to nicotine to do regular functions. er they are 13 to 19. I hope these ginia soon becoming one of them. are very appealing to adults and quit smoking. However, most Aerosol in electron- new bills and laws being passed “Philip Morris, the cre- teenagers because of them being adult e-cigarette users do not ic cigarettes are not as harm- make it harder on the people ator of Marlboro cigarettes, ac- so uninformed on the ingredients stop smoking and are instead less as many people believe to marketing these products. At the tually suggested changing the that are in them. It can be some- continuing to use both prod- be. According to e-cigarettes. presentation there had been many age from 18 to 21 to Congress thing that a parent is willing to ucts,” according to cdc.gov. surgeongeneral.gov, Aerosol kids who had said there were in order to come off as the good buy their child because of how While there have been in e-cigarettes contains flavor- many places available that would guy, became he had just recently much it is advertised as a good various progressions among the ing such as diacetyl, a chemical sell tobacco and nicotine and no- bought almost 80% of the vape and safe product compared to depletion of teenagers usage of linked to serious lung disease; body would check them, or they and juul industry. I think that normal cigarettes, when in re- e-cigarettes, they are still rap- volatile organic compounds would have friends that would the law will seem like it’s bet- ality they are more dangerous,” idly making a variety of these such as benzene, which is found buy it for them,” said Mrs Clark. ter, but in reality, the age limit is in car exhaust; and heavy met- They have also “part- 18 currently and kids under 18 als such as nickel, tin, and lead. nered with the Federal Trade have access to it just as well as The FDA has made Commission to target e-liquid 18 year olds. And a lot of kids in many new regulations to at- manufacturers whose prod- high school make some of their tempt to prevent the youth in ucts used misleading, kid-ap- money by selling vape juices tobacco use. The FDA has put pealing imagery that mim- and JUUL pods to their friends a ban on all flavored e-ciga- icked juice boxes, lollipops so they will find a way to get rettes that do not have places and other foods,” said FDA it,” said sophomore Sara Clark. that prohibit teenagers under 18. commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The Stress that Comes from SOL This year, there was they are getting tired, or rushing a new rule released that if stu- Testing to get it over with. Good ideas to relieve stress would be taking a dents pass their SOLs, they do by Christopher Molina not have to take their final exam deep breath, taking a short break in that specific class, but if they ~Staff Reporter to calm down, and try again. don't pass their SOL, they are my SOLs because it is not re- “When I feel stressed required to take their final exam quired for any of my classes,” during the SOL, I would take a if their grade and their atten- said senior Sebastian Villagomez. deep breath, try to clear my mind, dance do not meet requirements. If students keep up with and then try to focus again,” Not every class has an SOL, their classes, they will remem- said sophomore Dylan Huggins. like electives, so then the grade ber most things they learned Taking a deep breath and attendance rule still applies. throughout their class so they and trying to clear the mind are “I think it’s good that don't struggle during their SOL. really good solutions to relieving they made a new rule about if “I think I will do well stress. Ways for students to pre- you pass your SOL you don't on my SOLs because I am keep- vent stress during the SOL is by said school nurse Mrs.Waleska. products that are appealing to have to take your final exam, ing up with my classes and do- getting at least 8 hours of sleep These devices have the youth’s eyes. The biggest because everyone is exhaust- ing my work every day,” said the night before, studying so skyrocketed in popularity over corporations among teenagers ed after their the SOLs,” said sophomore Edward Sallazar. they do not get stuck on a ques- the past couple years in young is the brand “JUUL” that offers sophomore Cian McMorrow. Before the SOL, stu- tion, and eating a good break- teens and are the most common variety of fruity flavors. The de- Stress is a big problem dents should eat a snack. Students fast the morning of their test. use of tobacco in youth. Be- vice is small in size and has a for test takers especially when it are allowed to drink water, as long “Good tips I would rec- tween 2017 and 2018 among decrease in odor and aerosol. comes to SOL testing. Students as it is on the floor and there is no ommend to students taking an middle school and high school According to surgeon- may feel all sorts of moods. SOLs wrapper. They may also eat an ap- SOL to relieve their stress would students, over 3.6 million teen- general.gov, JUUL contain a high and final exams are coming up ple, but anything else is prohibited. be getting enough sleep, making agers had recently been using amount of nicotine with a single in May, but juniors have already Students may feel sure you are prepared to take your e-cigarettes according to fda.gov. pod equaling about 20 cigarettes. taken their direct writing and stressed or frustrated when they test by studying, and eat a good Many e-cigarette brands These kinds of devices contain writing multiple choice SOLs. get to a problem or question they breakfast the day of, like eating a have relied on social media and nicotine salts, which let higher “I feel well and happy do not know. Test takers tend to banana is always a good idea” said their appealing flavors to attract levels of nicotine carry through that I don't have to take any of give up because they do not know, testing coordinator Mrs. Neidich. 10 Sports April/May 2019 Lady Laxers Intensely Current Status: Lax to the Max This season, the boys by Dylan Huggins close defense Keegan Shipe. Focused on Goals varsity lacrosse players are hop- ~Entertainment and Viewpoint Also with the boys var- ing to exceed their expectations by Keely Crane Editor sity lacrosse team, they believe and go above and beyond what another key part to improving ~Sports Editor they did last year. Before the sea- throughout the season is to set son had even started, a lot of boys personal goals and team goals had been preparing for the season for themselves and the team. with a lot of offseason training. “My personal goal is “During the offsea- to have ten ground balls a game son, I played in VLC during the and for the team, just get all the fall and I did offseason train- younger players ready for se- ing with coaches,” said sopho- nior year because senior year is more attack Michael Baldwin. when I think that we will have the “During the offseason, best boys lacrosse team that this I worked really hard and I went school has ever had,” said Shipe. to all of the offseason workouts. “My personal goal this I also really tried to get my skills season would be to block at least up before the season started,” said five more goals. A team goal sophomore attack Tyler Demers. would be to get a winning re- After taking a devas- cord better than last year’s record tating loss of 0-22 at the be- which was 5-5,” said Hensley. ginning of the season to Kettle With all the work that the Run, the boys on the team were boys put into their program, they even more inspired to improve always make sure to make the best a lot as the season went on. of their time with their teammates Sophomore Gretchen Thomas is getting past a defender. Photo courtesy “I plan to improve and playing high school lacrosse. of Talon Yearbook Staff. during the season by improv- “My favorite thing ing my confidence to go out With starting off the sea- and eager learner. That is evident Senior Jake Waldo is carrying the about playing lacrosse for Lib- on offense and play hard - pres ball down the field. Photo courtesy erty is the atmosphere around son with a big win of 14-7 against in how quickly she has picked up sure defense,” said senior of Talon Yearbook Staff. Kettle Run, the girl’s varsity la- the rules/strategies of the game. the team. We are all brothers close defense Travis Hensley. become a unified team with- in out there and it is a great thing crosse team is ready to have a Coach Kat is still involved and “I plan to improve dividuals that play unselfish -of winning season. Already with a with the help of Coach Butler two to be a part of,” said Waldo. by working hard and learn- fense which we have shown that “My favorite thing about record of 4-1, the girls, and even days a week, it has allowed us to ing as much as I can to be bet- we can accomplish it and win a the coaches, have been setting focus on more than just drills and playing lacrosse for Liberty is that ter in the future,” said Demers. lot more games because of it,” I get reps every day and it gives me goals for themselves and the team. stick work,” said Coach Lacey. Not only are a lot of said senior midfield Jake Waldo. “My personal goal for With having one head an opportunity to keep a lacrosse the boys working on improv- “We have a young and stick in my hand,” said Shipe. this season is to improve my stats coach, that means there are a lot ing themselves during the sea- very inexperienced team so I from last year. My team goal of duties from both teams that one son, but it is also important just try to play to the best level I is to help lead the team to dis- person has to handle. However, a to them to improve the team can and hopefully it will encour- tricts and to have a better record lot of girls on the team support as a whole during the season. age other teammates to play up than last year,” said sophomore and like the way Coach Lacey “I plan to help the team to mine,” said sophomore LSD/ midfield/defense Abby Keller. handles these responsibilities. “My goal this season “I think Coach Lacey is to try and make of the confer- makes it work and it impress- ence teams this year,” said soph- es me very much how she can Athletic Trainers Keep Spring omore goalie Emily Markley. juggle both teams,” said James. “My goal for the girls is “Coach Lacey has Athletes in Top Form to challenge them to always be been doing a really good Spring athletic sports addition play a spring sport better than they were the day be- job of working with both of bring warm weather. It seems to by Kaleece Blackwell along with athletic training. fore. As a team, we would like to our teams and splitting prac- be that athletic training during the ~Staff Reporter “I can only attend not only compete with the other tice time well,” said Markley. spring is more difficult than in a game every now and then teams but to work together and tip This season, the team the fall or winter season. Spring due to me playing soccer,” the scale so that those close games has been working on improving season consist of boys and girls said senior Madison Harmon. result in a rally in the win column,” and goal-setting but also, they lacrosse, boys and girls soccer, Student athletic train- said Head Coach Amy Lacey. have a lot of fun playing for Lib- softball, baseball, and spring ers each are assigned their With the goals be- erty’s girl's lacrosse program. track. There are a lot more ath- own spring team and they ing set and having winning “I love the dedication letes who play spring sports. train for their specific team. mindsets, there is still al- that my fellow teammates and my There are twelve teams in total. “I fill up water bottles ways room for improvement coaches put in. We are constantly “In the spring, all the and jugs. Also I tape anything that and these girls are working looking at film, developing plays, sports play outside so every- the players need tapped. During hard to improve in any way. and trying to figure out ways to thing is more hectic than win- games I hand out water bottles, “Personally this sea- improve the game,” said Keller. ter,” said senior Kallen Corvin. run out if someone is hurt, and I son, I want to improve more on “My favorite thing “There are more prepare ice for the players after the playing as a team and becoming about playing for Liberty is defi- teams and a game almost ev- game,” said junior Tiffany Shull. better with my left hand,” said nitely my team,” said Lacey. ery day. We have players who “I fill water bottles, pre- junior midfield Lauren James. Also this season, a tend to get injured more often pare the med kits, tape ankles “This season, I would lot of girls on the team have ankle and knee wise,” said se- and arches, make sure the play- like to improve on redefining played together before and nior Rebecca Garcia Ramirez. ers do their rehab if they need on clears and transitions,” said have bonded a lot over all the Springtime often sees Athletic trainer Mrs. Mandy Carter to and attend all of the games,” senior midfield Kaila Lacey. years they have played together. more injuries than any oth- is wrapping ankles before a game. said Rebecca Garcia Ramirez. Also, at the beginning of “I think all of us er other seasons due to the Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Not only does Coach the season, there was a scare with girls have great chemistry on amount of teams. This puts a Staff. Carter and her student athlet- the coaching staff because there the field and I can’t wait to lot of demand work onto athlet- normally does not experience can- ic trainers train for each spring was only one coach for both JV see it develop more through- ic trainer Coach Carter and all cellations of games nor practices sport, but along with training for and varsity teams and that is head out the season,” said James. of her student athletic trainers. because of weather conditions. those who may need rehab that coach Amy Lacey. Now, there “The chemistry on the “There are more sports This keeps Coach Carter and her are participating in condition- are assistant coaches to help out team is good; many of the girls are than there are in the winter so student athletic trainers working ing for an upcoming fall sport. a lot at practices and games, but good friends in and out of the sea- there's more prep-work and ath- hard almost every day of the week. “I usually refill wa- the head coach for both teams is son. We have a few girls who play letes that come in,” said Corvin. “With spring sea- ter bottles and assist Coach still Coach Lacey and she han- on travel teams together and we “We have twelve son comes nice weather and Carter with the injuries dles both team’s responsibilities. all have a lot of fun between prac- teams and one of me, plus not every profession can that occur,” said Harmon. “Thankfully, Coach tices and on the field,” said Keller. eight athletic training stu- watch games outside while it’s Spring season is about nice out,” said Coach Carter. King was hired to help coach this dents,” said Mrs. Mandy Carter. halfway through and Coach year so I am not doing it complete- Spring sports get an ad- Student athletic train- Carter and student trainers are ly alone! She brings a background vantage to play outside. Differing ers consider spring season to continuing to get the job done. in personal training and is a fast from the winter season, spring be the most busy. Some in 11 Sports April/May 2019 Track and Field Athletes are Sprinting into Spring Success by Jasmine Beverly this meet because we got to run a Gaskins, Jordan Hicks, Wyatt girls 4x100. I was first leg, Bar- ~Centerspread and Backpage Hicks, Landon Jamison, Jacob Editor bara was second, Jasmine was McCoy, Jordan Mighty, Sam Rod- third, and Kristeena was anchor,” self that it is my first time,” man, Tony Santos, Brialea Smith, said sophomore Amaya Gaskins. said freshman Brialea Smith. Terrel Smith, Aidan Stone, Lily “Colgan Track Classic” Darrion Allen finished in Wingo, Evan Worley, and Victor meet took place on Saturday, April 3rd place in the boys 100 meter Zimmer, and the two managers 6, 2019 at Colgan High School. dash at a 11.54 time and Barbara Jasmine Beverly and Zoe Lowe. Runners and coaches depart- Bolden placed 4th in the girls 300 “I am very satisfied with ed from Liberty at 6:45 in the meter hurdles with a time of 53.66. my time and place I got in my heat morning and arrived at Col- “I am so proud of myself I got in the boys 1600 meter run,” gan around 7:45. The meet knowing I got 4th. It really boosts said sophomore Jacob McCoy. did not start until 9:00AM. my self-confidence and ensures Darrion Allen regional- Runners at this meet me that I am capable of doing ly qualified with a time of 11.38 included: Darrion Allen, Barba- well,” said senior Barbara Bolden. in the boys 100 meter dash and ra Bolden, Karla Castillo, Max The second meet, Sam Rodman state qualified in Dubnowski, Elber Fuentes, Cin- “Wildcat Invitational,” was held the 800 meter run with a time dy Garcia, Amaya Gaskins, Jor- at Mountain View High School of 1:58.67. Beating his personal dan Hicks, Wyatt Hicks, Landon on Saturday 30, 2019. The meet record and setting a new school Jamison, Kristeena Kenny, Ja- was supposed to start at 10:30PM record. Sam also received a gold cob McCoy, Jordan Mighty, Senior Darrion Allen is running the 100 meter dash. Photo courtesy of medal in the Wildcat Invitational. Talon Yearbook Staff. but right before running events Sam Rodman, Tony Santos, Bri- started, the timing system went “I’m happy I regionally alea Smith, Terrel Smith, Aidan As yet another sea- ki, Elber Fuentes, Cindy Garcia, out. The whole system had to qualified in the boys 100 meter Stone, Zachary Wilkins, Lily son of track and field begins so Amaya Gaskins, Jordan Hicks, be replace pushing the meet dash this early in the season, but I Wingo, Evan Worley, and Victor does the fast approaching dates Wyatt Hicks, Lanon Jamison, back about 45 minutes. Over 30 gotta keep practicing to state qual- Zimmer, and the two managers for meets. Outdoor track be- Jacob McCoy, Jordan Mighty, schools attended this meet oth- ify,” said senior Darrion Allen. Jasmine Beverly and Zoe Lowe. gan on Monday, February 25th, Tony Santos, Brialea Smith, er than Liberty High School. Wednesday, April 3, Kristeena Kenny giving experienced runners and Terrel Smith, Aidan Stone, Lily “Every Saturday meets 2019, there was a track meet held at placed 3rd with a 13.04 time new runners only about 4 weeks Wingo, Evan Worley, and Victor take take up most of the day so Fauquier High School at 5:00PM. in the girls 100 meter dash and to prepare for the first meet. Zimmer, and the two managers it was quite frustrating when they Since it took place on a Wednes- received a medal. Sam Rod- This seasons first Jasmine Beverly and Zoe Lowe. announced on the intercom that day, everyone on the team was man placed first in the boys meet, “Sprint into Spring Invi- “Usually on Saturday they needed to replace the whole able to attend this meet and have 1600 meter run with a time of tational,” took place at Eastern meets we, as coaches, are limited timing system because it pushed an event to participate in because 4:25.8 and gained a gold medal. View High School on Saturday, to how many entries we can place the meet back from the original Wednesday meets are genuine- “The girls 100 me- March 23, 2019 at 9:00AM. since there are o many schools schedule,” said Coach Leigh. ly more flexible with entries. ter dash is my favorite race and Coaches and ath- and other runners participating “The first event to run “Wednesday meets at one that I am passionate about letes left Liberty at 7:45AM than just us. This causes us to lim- was the 100 meter hurdles and Fauquier usually only have us, making it to states for. When I to arrive at Eastern View with it which of our runners are able I was in one of the first heats. Fauqiuer, Kettle Run, and maybe placed 3rd I felt very accom- enough time for runners to to attend unfortunately because When they announced the tim- one other school, so a wider se- plished because this was the first warm up and do their drills. I would take our whole team ing system stopped working right lection of runners can run in more meet I attended this season,” “When we arrived I ate if I could,” said Coach Leigh. before we ran, I was disappoint- events. Wednesday meets are a said junior Kristeena Kenny. my breakfast and then I started to “This was my first ever ed because I was warmed up great opportunity for runners who Before Spring warm up to throw shot and dis- meet and it was crowded, more and ready to go but then I was want to try running or participate Break, runners have anoth- cus,” said senior Tony Santos. than I imagined. There were so also relieved because I got 45 an in a field event that they normal- er meet at Massaponax High Majority of the time many student-athletes, coach- extra 45 minutes to prepare my- ly aren’t in,” said Coach Leigh. School in Fredericksburg on Saturday meets, there will be es, and coaches. I throw discus self,” said senior Karla Castillo. For some of the run- on Saturday, April 13, 2019. limited entries, meaning not ev- and shot. Watching the oth- Runners who partici- ners, it was their first meet. eryone on the team is able to go. er girls throw definitely made pated in this meet were: Darrion “This was my Athletes that attended included: me more nervous because they Allen, Barbara Bolden, Karla first meet and I had lots of Darrion Allen, Barbara Bolden, could throw way better than I Castillo, Max Dubnowski, Elber fun,” freshman Elijah Ivas. Karla Castillo, Max Dubnows- could but I had to remind my- Fuentes, Cindy Garcia, Amaya “I was really excited for New Boys Soccer Coaches Bring Fresh Energy to Program JV/varsity got new by Christopher Molina said sophomore Adrian Martinez. coaches but there is only one ~Staff Reporter “Coach William is re- coach that didn't leave to help out Alex Martinez. ally good and talented coach, Liberty High School, Zack Hol- Alex Martinez is the he knows what he is doing, land is training the varsity assis- forward for varsity and captain and I really think we are going tant coach/goalie coach. The other for 2 years in a row. Coach Zack to do very good this season,” coaches are Chase Cox as varsity Holland is doing goalie training said freshman Luis Martinez. head coach and Christian Pow- and it's his first year doing it. Liberty got 3 new ers as assistant coach, and Wil- “We have an amazing coaches that haven’t been a liam Garcia for JV Head Coach. coach he knows what he is do- coach for Liberty, Chase Cox is So far varsity/JV had ing and we are trying our best the head coach for varsity soccer 2 games and one game got can- to win as much games as we and his first year being coach for celed. Their first games was can,” said senior Luke Payne. Liberty. Coach Christian Pow- away game against Millbrook Liberty soccer has 2 wins ers is also in his first year being High School, varsity won 2-0 and 2 loss and 1 tie, while JV has coach, but coach Zack Holland but unfortunately jv tied 0-0, 1 win and 2 ties and 1 loss. For has been in the Liberty soc- however the second time var- varsity soccer, there is 3 freshmen cer program but this time as an sity lost 1-0 against Millbrook, that made the team: Jairo Tur- assistant coach/ goalie coach. JV tied 1-1 against Millbrook. cios, Harry Kamara, Carlos Paz. For JV, we have Coach The second games “I'm so proud of my- William Garcia his first year for was home against Brentsville Senior Ashton Richard is dribbling self because I made the varsi- Senior Khata Kraiwan is taking JV soccer. From all the hard effort High School varsity won 2-1 the ball down the field. Photo ty soccer team as a freshman, a corner kick. Photo courtesy of they put into soccer, they still have and JV also won 1-0 against courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. i'm going to keep working hard. Talon Yearbook Staff. a chance to make it to playoffs and Brentsville High School. Lib- My coach is a really nice per- win. If they are trying to succeed, erty JV tied 1-1 against Fau- d u e t o t h e r a i n . son, and is a really good coach,” ter,” said freshman Jairo Turcios. they need to continue to take the quier and varsity tied 3-3. The captains this year is said freshman Carlos Paz. Soccer is a sport that in- advice of the new coaches for the Varsity had a away Alex Martinez and Khata Kraiwan. “Coach is one of the cludes lots of running and talent. remainder of the spring season.. game and had a tough loss against “It has been a privilege to best coaches I've ever had, I “Soccer is a hard sport. Sherando High School 4-0, and be on the varsity soccer team es- think he needs to improve his It's a fun sport, best feeling is jv also lost 1-0 to Sherando. The pecially to be captain for 2 year in relationship with the team so we when I score a goal, What I do Kettle Run game got canceled a row, I feel amazing,” said senior can understand each other bet- on the field stays on the field,” 12 Sports April/May 2019 JROTC The Come Up for the Victory is in the Air Cadets of Girls Soccer Team for Baseball by Luis Martinez by Keely Crane the ~Staff Reporter ~Sports Editor The girls varsi- For the past couple have set not only their person- Month ty team got a new transfer seasons, Liberty’s varsity base- al goals but team goals as well. Sponsored by student as their new goalie. ball team has not had winning “My personal goal this “It's good, I expect- seasons but this year, the boys season is to be better than last ed a lot of people to get mad at plan for it to go differently. Not year and to improve my pitch- me for switching schools, but only did the team have a lot of ing abilities. Our team goal is not a lot of people did; I really offseason weight training and to definitely win more games enjoy it here,” said varsity goal- practices for them to improve, than last year,” said Tocheny. ie and sophomore Ava Grabner. but they also have a fall baseball “Our team goal She had been a transfer league that is hosted by Liberty. this season is to have a win- Junior captain Madi Sertas and student that now is playing with “I prepared offseason ning record and beat Fauqui- senior captains Madison Harmon for this spring season by lifting er and Kettle Run, who is our and Noelle Crane are meeting with the Liberty soccer team. with Sammy Leach as my part- county rivals,” said Huggins. the refs. Photo courtesy of Talon “This soccer season Yearbook Staff. ner since early June of last year On March 29th, the has been going very well for the to early February of this year baseball team completed one Last year’s girls soccer varsity; we have a lot of talent- every Monday, Wednesday, and of their team goals by beating team can say it is a little differ- ed, hard working girls, as well Friday I possibly could, as well Fauquier with a score of 5-3. Stephanie Ramirez, ent this season because of the as good chemistry with each Freshman as participating in a fall baseball This was the first time Liberty’s small changes there were. Some other,” said varsity girls captain league for Liberty,” said junior baseball team has beat Fauqui- of the girls that did not try out and senior Madison Harmon pitcher/infielder John Tocheny. er’s baseball team since 2013. last year tried out this year. This The girls JV and “Well for me it has been Even with working hard year, there's also a new goalie that varsity soccer teams have a very stressful offseason for me, to improve everyday and ac- came from Fauquier High School. had good games this season. from battling a broken hand in the complish their new goals, all the This is her first year playing with ”This year the jv girls football season to tearing a liga- boys on Liberty’s team makes the Liberty High School team. have got together and progressed ment in my knee a month before sure to make their high school The girl’s first scrim- and improve as a team,” said soph- baseball tryouts. Definitely lis- baseball experience worth while. mage both JV and varsity soc- omore Gabriella Martinez. tening to the doctor’s orders and “My favorite thing cer versus Courtland game got Despite the losses that the right rehab will make me suc- about playing baseball for Lib- canceled. In the girl's second the girls had have this year, the cessful this season,” said junior erty is being able to travel to scrimmage game versus Free- girls are doing great as it comes pitcher/infielder John Kuhler. so many different schools and dom, the girls came in with a to confidence from each other and This season, a lot of the playing all different kinds of loss of 0-3; the varsity girls communication as a team. boys are focusing on improv- competition,” said Richards. came in with also the loss that “Our season is doing ing from their previous seasons. “The best thing about “I decided to take day of their scrimmage 2-3. good but there is definitely room “I plan on improving playing for Liberty baseball is JROTC because it is The second game they for more improvement. I also by practicing hard off and on knowing we are the underdogs. definitely a lot more got a better score with both think their is good chemistry the field and learning -some We have the talent this year to hands-on and I do not teams getting the win. JV girls and we communicate very well,” thing new; I want to do better compete the anyone. We are ready have to sit at a desk won 3-0 and the varsity also took said sophomore Samantha West- every chance I get,” said sopho- to shock the state,” said Kuhler. all day. In the future, the great win of 2-0. ner. more outfielder Luke Richards. I plan to take JROTC The JV girls fourth game There is another great “I plan on improving all four years and plan they took the lose over Brents- capitan for the girls varsity team. this season by playing wherev- to go into the mili- ville with the score of 0-3 and “The season is going er is needed and doing whatev- tary after I finish high so did the varsity team, who lost great. We are 2-0 in our district er I can do to make me and my school.” for their first game versus Brents- and have the capability to win ev- team better and always have ville. For both JV and varsity ery district game. There is so much a positive attitude,” said ju- first game, that game was - post talent too and hard work,” said nior outfielder Dylan Huggins. Lane Mullins, poned for both girls soccer teams. capitan and senior Noelle Crane. Senior “After battling multi- The girls fifth soccer “Being a captain this ple injuries this past year, I am game versus Millbrook the JV season has upped some of looking to finally compete and girls took the win of 2-1 and my responsibilities, but hasn't changed my attitude and or ac- be healthy for once. I want to Junior Dylan Huggins is running so did the girls varsity team motivate and lead by example home to score a run for Liberty. took the win 2-1, for their sec- tions around the team. I just have for my fellow teammates and Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook ond and last game, with the to make sure I’m a leader,” said hopefully, that will make us suc- Staff. Millbrook girls soccer team. Crane. cessful this season,” said Kuhler. Both girls soccer Despite all the chal- A huge part of improv- teams got the tied 0-0 for their lenges, the girls JV and the ing is setting goals for the sea- first time versus Fauquier High girls varsity are looking for- son. Many players on the team School. ward for the big playoff title.

“I took JROTC because my father was in the army and I know unfortunately I will not have the opportunity to go into the army, so I decided to take the opportunities that were offered to me and take JROTC. I started JROTC my freshman year, but could not take it every year due to my AP classes. Fortunately, I caught up and will still graduate with four years of taking JROTC.” 13 Sports April/May 2019 There’s No Place Like Home Base for Lady Eagles The Eagles also gained a whole by Zoe Lowe the players think it goes noticed new coaching staff this -sea ~Editor-in-Chief or not, I can assure it is noticed. son with the head coach be- Hard work beats talent any day ing Coach Leatherman, and of the week,” added Lewis. the assistant coaches being “Being a head coach at Coach Lewis and Coach Phelps. the high school level is some- “I have a couple of goals thing I’ve wanted to do for a this season. One is to obviously couple of years now. Having have a successful season with a coached middle school in the last winning record. What I want to six years, I thought this would be accomplish is to bring a coaching a great opportunity for me. I’ve style to the softball program that coached most of these kids before has been better than in the past. and I figured this was the right With three new coaches, I think time,” said Coach Leatherman. we have done that so far, espe- “The main hardship cially when players approach you this year has been starting new. and tell you that. I like to take an The team, I’m sure, didn’t know aggressive approach on the field, what to think going into this be it at practice or in a game. year. So just getting everyone I feel that your success to buy into what we are trying Senior Hope Mullins is pitching is only going to be as good as the to do from a coaching staff’s Senior Morgan Hatcher is throwing the ball during the Fauquier game. work you put in as a coach or a perspective is the biggest chal- the ball to first base to get an out. Photo courtesy of Rosi Guyton. player. Lastly, a goal I would like lenge,” added Leatherman. Photo courtesy of Rosi Guyton. to accomplish is to make a name Liberty’s next game This year Liberty’s for this softball program. I want was against the Kettle Run Cou- said shortstop Morgan Hatcher. softball team started off strong Senior Anna Hockman is up to bat. this program to be the type that Photo courtesy of Rosi Guyton. gars and it was supposed to be Eastern View beat the with a win against Millbrook teams are nervous to come play played at home on March 21, Liberty Eagles softball team, here High School. On March 15th, us. I want teams to say, “Oh crap, been in the field or at the plate. 2019. The game got postponed at Liberty, on March 28 with a the Liberty Eagles crushed we have to play Liberty.” When If that’s the case and we for weather reasons. The Eagles score of 1-8. Next up was the the Millbrook Pioneers with we get to that point as a team, I need a little more batting practice play the Millbrook Pioneers for Liberty Eagles versus the Fau- a score of 12-0. On Tuesday, know there has been a difference to fix players then we do it. If we a second time on March 26, on quier Falcons. The Eagles played March 19th, the Eagles took a made and we are heading in the have had some fielding issues and the home softball field, the lady the Falcons on March 29 and lost hard-fought loss, 0-4, against right direction,” said coach Lew- we want to get some more reps in Eagles won against the Lady to Fauquier with a score of 2-3. the Brooke Point Blackhawks. is. “Where my focus lies in prac- to hone in more on the fundamen- Pioneers with a score of 16-5. “One of my goals for “I think the team's tice is very directional. Meaning, I tals of fielding then that’s what it With a score of 16-5, the this season is to improve my chemistry this year is really good like to have a well-balanced team, takes. From what I have seen in Eagles crushed the Rock Ridge hitting and focus on furthering which shows itself on the field. a team that hits well, a team that the many years I have coached Phoenix’s on their own field. my high school softball career. For Brook point, some of the fields the ball well, and a team this game, your balanced teams “A few ways I prepare I have been playing softball hardships were they were defi- that makes plays. I don’t like to are the most successful. But most for softball season are travel for about seven to eight years, nitely a challenging and talented lean harder in any direction un- importantly, I focus on making team practices and workouts and this year I am working as team and I for one did not have a less it is something we struggled sure each player is coming to year round. I also took Life hard as ever at practices and good pitching day on the mound,” within a game or we have had a practice with a good attitude, on Fitness with Coach D to en- playing even harder in games,” pitcher/first base Hope Mullins. recurring problem whether it’s time, and gives 100%. Whether sure I had a daily workout,” said outfielder Keely Crane.

Jock Jams: What Songs Inspire You During a Workout?

Colby Lewis- Edwin Hernandez- Jewel Reynolds- Kinsley Lewis- Jake Waldo- Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Senior “These songs get me really hype “Most of the lyrics in the songs “I like listening to Latin music “I love listening to rap music “Listening to rap music while that’s really fast paced and up because they are usually really working out pumps me up. Songs when I am weightlifting and get me hyped up and focused. especially because they are some of Certain songs we listen to are beat. It gets me jumped up before upbeat songs that get me excited with loud bass and good beats soccer games and when I work to exercise.” push me to work harder and my favorite artists. I like listening to tradition at Liberty, and it really fast paced songs so that they gets us pumped up before out.” stay focused. Good music makes 1. Mandisa ft. TobyMac, workouts and practice more keep me going.” 1. Lil Baby - “Drip Too 1. - Nio García, Darell and Kirk Franklin - “Bleed The intense.” 1. Roy Jones Jr. - “Can’t Hard” Casper Mágico - “Te Bote” Same” 1. J. Cole - “Middle be Touched” Child” 2. Metallica - “Enter 2. Ozuna - “El Farsante” 2. YNW Melly - “Butter 2. BlueFace - “Bleed It” Sandman” Pecan” 2. A Boogie wit da Hoodie 3. Bad Bunny ft Drake - - “Look Back At It” 3. Meek Mill - “Pay You- 3. Trapt - “Headstrong” “MIA” 3. Trippie Redd - Back” “Topanga” 3. Kodak Black ft Travis 4. Lil Baby - “Yes Indeed” 4. Daddy Yankee - “Tu Scott and Offset -“Zeze” 4. Blueface - “West Coast” Principe” (En Directo) 4. Meek Mill ft Drake - 5. Metallica - “Fade to “Going Bad” 4. 21 Savage - “Alot” 5. Lil Wayne ft Swizz Beats Black” 5. Nicky Jam - “El Per- - “Uproar” dón” 5. Travis Scott - “Sicko 5. Juice WRLD - Mode” “Robbery” 14 Viewpoint April/May 2019 Capitalism versus Socialism: Which is the Best Society? In the nation that we live by Dylan Huggins to cover the costs of healthcare in today, capitalism and socialism ~Entertainment and Viewpoint is the taxpayer. The tax rate in are two widely discussed topics Editor Sweden is near seventy percent. in today’s society. These methods In the nation of Venezuela, much of society have both been used the German people bought into the of the country lives in extreme widely around the world. I will be socialist propaganda that Hitler poverty. This country is social- explaining what the difference is put on his people. The reason be- ist. There is a small group in between the two, listing examples hind Hitler’s success was because Venezuela that are very rich but The “Valued Opinions” column is a place for all students to of each, and how they work and he acted like he loved the German most of the country is in poverty. express viewpoints on current topical issues. do not work to the benefit of the people but he just acted nice in In nations like the United States We invite you to participate if you feel strongly about an issue average citizen in those countries. the beginning. Hitler got all of the and Canada, poor people do exist, that pertains to the school community! Contact Ms. Miller in Capitalist countries have German people on his side by be- but they are not nearly as poor as room 264 if you would like to submit your opinion for a “Survival of the Fittest” type of ing nice to them in the beginning. in socialist countries like Vene- publication. Please note that the opinions expressed are those of mindset. In nations where capital- I believe that the Ger- zuela. In Canada and the United the writer only, not of The Patriot Press Staff. ism is predominant, I believe that man people during World War II States, both nations have pro- the standard of living is much bet- should have stood up for them- grams that can get people out of ter for the average citizen. I be- selves against the Hitler regime. poverty and get them integrated lieve that the quality of living in I believe that once the German into society as working class or the United States is much better people found out that Hitler’s middle class individuals. People than any other country that has a socialist dictatorship was out in Venezuela that are in extreme socialist society. Socialism origi- to hurt the people, especially poverty usually have no chance of nated from the ideas of Karl Marx the Jews, they should have at- getting out because their countries and originated from Marxism. tempted to take over the gov- do not offer them the chance to Capitalistic societies ernment with a revolution and get out with homeless shelters, include the United States, Can- an overthrow of Adolf Hitler. communities, and other gov- ada, and the United Kingdom. During the war, the ernment and private programs. During World War II, socialist socialist government hurt the All in all, capitalism societies, included Nazi Ger- people of Germany. A social- is the society that benefits the many and Fascist Italy. Some ist government largely depends people best because every citi- modern examples of socialism on who is running it. Hitler and zen has access to whatever they in today’s society include the fol- Benito Mussolini killed many want. They can access grocery lowing Venezuela and Sweden. people who opposed their po- stores whenever they want. Al- President Trump said litical and socialist ideologies. most every family in the United that the United States will never Another big example in States has at least one automo- be a socialist country. today’s society where socialism is bile in their home. In an extreme Brenna Cushman, a staff reporter, Wyatt Adams, a staff reporter, bad for the people is the tax rate in Dylan Huggins, the entertainment and viewpoint editor, and not During World War II, socialist nation like Venezuela, pictured: Braeden Meadows, a staff reporter and Katherine socialism played a key role in Sweden. Even though they tech- everyday life is extremely hard Contreras, a staff reporter are the viewpoint writers for this Europe. So many countries were nically have free healthcare in for regular citizens because they issue. devastated after the first World Sweden, it can take time to have have to struggle to even find es- War that they were looking for your operation or your treatment. sential needs for their families change in any way possible. The In the United States, which is a and many have to scavenge for Nazi Party was called the Nation- capitalistic society, the American their food instead of just going to al Socialist German Workers Par- citizen does not have to be put on the grocery store like most capi- ty. Germany was run by a dictator a waiting list for large periods of talistic nations. at the time by Adolf Hitler. Hitler time like in Sweden. With health- promised the German people that care in Sweden being free, some- change would be made. Most of one has to pay for it. The answer Protagonist in Japanese Animated Series Demonstrates Importance of Gratitude Mob Psycho 100 is a and he’s very self aware of this. by Braeden Meadows he’s feeling defeated and all hope As Shigeo accidentally transfers Japanese animated series adapt- Shigeo yearns more Staff Reporter seems lost, he comes close to let- psychic energy into Reigns body, ed from a webcomic originally than anything to earn something ting out his bottled up emotions allowing him to finish the job and penned by the enigmatic ONE, meaningful by his own merit. should never use them to oppress in a gruesome telekinetic ex- rescue Ritsu, he learns what true a Japanese manga artist who be- Because he’s such a gifted es- or hurt other people. Shigeo hap- plosion, until Reigen shows up. gratitude is. Shigeo is nothing came one strictly for fun, and per, he’s never truly worked for pily and willingly obliges and Reigen tells Shigeo that if he but grateful for his master, and whose real identity is unknown. anything before. He’s physically follows these morals, but due to were to use violence against these it only further pushes him along The premise of this unfit, he’s socially incapable, and a combination of suppressing this people, it would make him no on the road of emotional growth. show is equally as ridiculous as it he doesn’t try hard in school. He gift around people, and having lit- better. He explains that the key Shigeo’s evolution as a charac- is genius, and the story is equal- makes major strides towards this tle to no social skills, he bottles to maturity is knowing that it’s ter is inspiring. He now knows ly as hysterical as it is touching. goal when he decides to join his up his emotions, and prevents okay to run away. Because in that having things handed to you Mob Psycho 100 centers around schools body improvement club. himself from being expressive. all actuality, people like CLAW isn’t a reason to resent them; just middle school student Shigeo Throughout the series, Shigeo’s younger broth- with superiority complexes are feel gratitude. And on top of that, Kageyama, better known sim- Shigeo seeks advice and guid- er Ritsu is also a big influence exactly what they resent Shi- work towards the goals that you ply as Mob. He’s a quiet, timid ance from his mentor and role on his character, as it gives him geo for literally being: a child. know will shape you into the per- boy who is both physically and model, Reigen Arataka, whom he something to be proud of and to Those are the real children, the son you want to be. Be grateful emotionally weak, and basical- also works for part-time. Reigen look out for. Shigeo has nothing ones who refuse to feel gratitude. for yourself making those strides. ly completely socially inept. is a phony psychic using Shi- but the utmost respect for Ritsu, And this leads into Mob Psycho’s However, he’s gifted. Shigeo is geo to legitimize his business. and wishes to protect him dearly. most prevalent theme: gratitude. an unbelievably powerful esper Despite this, though, Reigen is In the latter half of the with unparalleled control over probably the most good spirited, series, Ritsu is kidnapped by an mysterious psychic abilities. positively influential, and wise ill-willed, esper-driven organiza- As a child, his entire per- person in his life. Despite being tion known as CLAW, and Shigeo sonality was centered around the a conman, his heart is in the right has to go on a rescue mission of fact that he was the “Psychic Kid”, place, and he genuinely cares for sorts. CLAW’s goal is to alter a quality that made him very so- not only Mob’s mental emotion- the world’s social hierarchy, as cially unappealing, due to it being al well being, but also his growth they believe espers are in every his sole isolated trait. Shigeo used and improvement as he treads way superior beings compared these powers to impress people his way through adolescence. to normal people, and they use and win their respect or intrigue, Reigen primarily teach- violent and heinous methods but with no real personality under es Shigeo one thing: His psychic to try and achieve this reality. the hood, it wore thin, and caused abilities don’t make him better Shigeo fails to rescue him to be outcasted and ignored, than anyone else, and that he Ritsu off the bat, and just when 15 Viewpoint April/May 2019 The Presidential Future is Female The Current State of Currently, six wom- by Brenna Cushman Medium. This administration has en are in the running to become ~Staff Reporter attempted to bring a negative and the 46th President of the United controlling stigma of women, yet YouTube: Growing States. The unprecedented 2020 female candidate, at an 11% women across the United States campaigns have already begun. chance. Although this percentage are becoming more powerful Pains and Copyright Historically, this is the most eth- is only just over one third of the and persistent than ever before. nically diverse running as well second place democratic candi- The 2020 presiden- Questions as the most women to run for a date, Bernie Sanders, Kamala tial election could poten- by Wyatt Adams presidential election in U.S. his- Harris is still well in the race. Her tially be another monumen- ~Staff Reporter tory. Political campaigns for method of not accepting money tal turning point in history. the primary election are begin- from corporate PACs is admi- The beginning of Donald Trump’s usually wrongly tags channels ning throughout the country and rable to working class Ameri- administration came with a tid- with copyright strikes and gets powerful women are causing a cans and minority groups who al wave of racism and misogy- them closer to an unfair ban spark to arise in voter’s eyes. are underrepresented in America nist views rising to the surface. from YouTube on that account. According to PredictIt, and not given a fair chance. Ka- Kaylie Hanson Long, a spokes- However, many big a prediction market specifically mala Harris, 54, can easily re- woman for NARAL Pro Choice channels have appealed to the focused on political and financial late to marginalized groups and America, claims that “This ad- strike they received and they got events, Joe Biden, who served as she connects with them through ministration is the worst we’ve it removed. But for the smaller Barack Obama’s Vice President, her experiences and efforts. seen for women and families.” creators on the site, it’s a differ- is currently in the lead for the Kamala Harris an- Many agree with this ent story. Without the fanbase to Democratic primary with Ber- nounced her running in the 2020 bold statement, however, in a help them, they have no chance nie Sanders as a close second. presidential election with a strong more progressive light, the 2018 with getting their story out there However third place feeling of accountability to help midterm elections for the 116th so most small creators just quit runner, Kamala Harris, still stands the American people. During her Congress brought a total of 127 as they don’t see a point in cre- a fighting chance as a -Jamai announcement, Kamala Harris seats in Congress held by wom- ating videos if they’re all going can-American and Indian-Ameri- said “I love my country, and this en. This current political atmo- to get striked and taken down. can U.S. Senator from California. is a moment in time that I feel a sphere in America is what makes Another big problem Kamala Harris joined the race in sense of responsibility to fight for Harris’ running as well as the YouTube is an amaz- with the system is the copyright late January, after already serving the best of who we are.” Her stance other five valiant women in the ing platform and has made great claims which take all the mone- over 16 years in politics. Coming on Medicare for all is refreshing race that much more significant. strides to improve the lives of ev- tization or money from the cre- from two very educated parents, to voters given the current po- With fuel added to the eryone with their website by al- ator that made the video. Many a breast cancer scientist and a litical climate and controversy. fire that is sexism and -preju lowing willing people to post their big channels have claimed vid- professor at Stanford Universi- Hillary Clinton has famously dices throughout our country, own content and discussions, or eos by smaller creators for even ty, Harris was born and raised in said “Nothing draws fire like we need a change in the White do practically whatever they want. mentioning their name in it and Oakland, California. Her main a woman moving forward.” House. We need a president who But YouTube has one YouTuber by the name of fighting causes and reasons for The MeToo Movement will represent and fight for all changed from the simple days of “SmellyOctopus” had his video running include working towards started in 2006 but really made people, not just the privileged. posting your very own video and claimed by a company for his tax cuts for working and middle its mark in late 2017, just roughly This is a better time getting hundreds of views in an own voice! People have report- class families and the protection 9 months after Trump’s first day than ever for a female president hour or two because of how small ed many stories like this ever of reproductive rights, as many in the Oval Office. This hashtag to bring out America’s true core the site was when it first launched. since the first “Adpocalypse,” agree that 70 year old conserva- evolved into a whole new conver- values; embracing minorities YouTube was original- and there will be more sto- tive white men should not have sation and outlook about sexual and the melting pot of cultures ly created Jawed Karim, Chad ries if nothing is done about it. control over the bodies of such violence. The timing was spot on they make our country into, self Hurley, and Steve Chen, and Now, thankfully the big- diverse women across the nation. with Trump’s sexual assault al- actualization, equal opportunity, was an awe-inspiring website ger creators have come to realize As stated by PresidentialElec- legations, coming from over 20 and most importantly, freedom. when it first launched back in that these claims are unacceptable tionOdds, Harris is the leading different women, according to February 14, 2005 and quick- and many of them have started ly gained in popularity as the campaigns against YouTube to try website was extremely innova- and make them change their ways. tive and was never done before. One such creator named Overpopulation a Real Concern YouTube was thriving “PewDiePie” has been very Human overpopulation overpopulation in our Earth. helpful in the battle as he has by Katherine Contreras until March/May of 2017 as that is when the human population ~Staff Reporter With that they will better under- is the beginning of many prob- made multiple videos on the starts increasing in a rapid rate, stand, and women can get edu- lems with YouTube. Creators topic and most of his videos ref- until it exceeds Earth's capaci- many people will be unemployed. cated about family planning and named these couple of months erence the fact that YouTube is ty. There are good and bad fac- Due to more unemployment, birth control. Families should the “Adpocalypse,” or a peri- in a poor state at the moment. tors that go into overpopulation, crime rates may be higher for consider 1-2 kids to maintain the od of time where the corpora- Another influential fig- but bad factors exceed overall. someone to just feed their fami- population growth rate. It will al- tion that owned YouTube start- ure on the internet named “Gran- As the years go by, ly and survive another day with- ways be hard to have over 3 chil- ed to boycott the many creators dayy” has been extremely vocal technological advancement out suffrage for their loved ones. dren with providing food, clothes, that call YouTube their home. about YouTube’s flaws and has in the medical field has be- Water is a very import- and shelter. which is why having YouTube has also been been posting pictures very fre- come better, and due to this the ant component in survival. Many less can be beneficial for you, gearing their videos to kids and quently showcasing the very death rate is declining. There countries are already running out your wallet, and the community. most of the videos “for kids” wrong copyright strikes that the needs to be a balance between of water, or drinking unhealthy, Sex education should are actually inappropriate and smaller creators have been get- the birth rate and death rate. dirty water. With drinking un- also be a priority in families, usu- shouldn’t be allowed on the site. ting and his online “rival” Dolan As medical technology healthy, bad water will come dis- ally the parents and kids never YouTube also launched a new Dark has also been vocal about it advances and becomes more af- eases that will be harder to control, want to talk about the topic, either service called YouTube Kids, trying to help Grandayy in get- fordable, the bigger population especially since many people can’t they are shy or embarrassed. Many which is for kids. Yet YouTube ting YouTube to fix their system we will have, the bigger the prob- afford health care or even have people say that since their parents is still gearing their main web- so that everyone has a fair chance lem extends in further years. Due access to it. With this will come a never talked to them about this is- site towards children and leav- and a good time on the site. to overpopulation we will be us- lot of death and suffrage. Poverty sue, and due to that the kids usu- ing many of the more edgy cre- No matter how bad ing more of our natural resources will also become a huge issue in ally go on the internet or talk to ators that a lot of people enjoy in YouTube gets though, there will such as coal, oil, and natural gas. further years, due to more unem- friends which mostly gives them the dust. Some of these creators always be a strong connection There will be a decrease in these ployment and higher costs of liv- false information. A lot of parents are enjoyed by millions of fans to the site for many people in- resources for a growing popu- ing. Starvation and dehydration around the world, even to this day worldwide. They share the same cluding myself. I have grown lation, When there is a shortage are big factors that come with pov- parents try to get their daughters, sense of humor as the creators up with these creators and their many people will suffer and this erty. If hundreds of people don’t and sons married at a young age do, and relate with the creators views and personalities have may be possibly fatal for not only have access to these things there for multiple reasons. Due to this on a personal level, which helps shaped me to be the person I us, but the whole Earth. With a will be a higher mortality rate in there can be unhealthy pregnan- some people feel better about am today and I will always have growing population you also need infants and children. If we don't cies and the young parents are not themselves knowing there is a special place in my heart for to think about food, water, and find a solution soon, this prob- financially stable, or have much someone else that is like them. the site as will many others. shelter that is a priority for every lem will worsen in further years. knowledge on how to raise a child. YouTube has also cre- organism on this Earth, includ- Even though we have Overpopulation is a ated an automatic copyright- ing humans. Prices will go up to all these issues, there are ways to big issue on this Earth and af- ing system to try and help the get these things, and people will control it. First we can get better fects us in every way possible, platform with plagiarism, but have to pay more for food, water, education for everyone, which and we need more knowledge on it hasn’t helped anyone at all. It shelter, healthcare, etc. High cost will help them understand more this and know how to control it. of living will also increase, and about the negative effects about 16 Back Page April/May 2019

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Have you ever done anything you felt May 2019 your peers should know? Do you have some peculiar talent or a special skill May 1: Track @ Culpeper, Boys Soccer vs Kettle Run, Coop Luncheon, Band Concert you can perform? Perhaps you have May 2: Academic Awards ties to a celebrity or have performed in May 3: Softball @ North Stafford, Track @ Fauquier, Boys Lacrosse vs James Monroe, TSA State Competition, Alle- some special event. Well, my friends, gro Performance, FFA Banquet now is your time to shine. This year, the May 4: TSA State Competition, BBQ Bash, Allegro Performance May 5: TSA State Competition, Summa Cum Laude “Did You Know?” section in the Patriot May 6: Softball vs Patriot, Boys Lacrosse @ Brentsville, Girls Lacrosse vs Brentsville, Show and Sale, AP Exam Press will exclusively feature Liberty United States Government and Politics, AP Exam Chinese Language and Culture, AP Exam Environmental Science students! Feel free to come find us any May 7: Boys Soccer @ James Wood, Girls Soccer vs James Wood, Varsity Baseball @ James Wood, JV Baseball vs time during the day and tell us some James Wood, Softball @ James Wood, AP Exam Spanish Language and Culture, AP Exam Seminar, FFA Spring Plant amazing facts about you and we’ll be Sale, AP Exam Japanese Language and Culture, AP Exam Physics 1: Algebra Based May 8: Track @ James Wood, AP Exam English Literature and Composition, AP Exam European History, AP Exam happy to write down your unique story! French Language and Culture This month’s topic: What is your May 9: Boys Lacrosse vs Kettle Run, Girls Lacrosse @ Kettle Run, AP Exam Chemistry, AP Exam Spanish Literature favorite snack to eat once you get home and Culture, AP Exam Psychology, AP Exam German Language and Culture, NHS Blood Drive from school? May 10: Senior Picnic, Studio Art, Boys Soccer vs John Handley, Girls Soccer @ John Handley, Varsity Baseball vs John Handley, JV Baseball @John Handley, Softball vs John Handley, AP Exam United States History, AP Exam Computer Science Principles, AP Exam Physics 2: Algebra-Based, Powder Puff Game, Peter Pan Musical Freshmen Jocelyn Tyree likes to eat Track @ Osbourn Park, Car Show, Peter Pan Musical chips when she gets home from school. May 11: May 12: Girls on the Run 5K Piedmont, Peter Pan Musical May 13: Track Districts @ Culpeper, Yearbook Pick- up Week, Senior Picnic Rain Date, Cheer Yankee Candle Fund- Freshman Alana Neidich likes to take raiser, AP Biology Exam, AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam packets of ramen, put them in a bag, May 14: Softball @ Kettle Run, JV Baseball vs Kettle Run, Varsity Baseball @ Kettle Run, Girls Soccer vs Kettle crush them, roast them, put seasoning on Run, Boys Soccer @ Kettle Run, Senior Class Spirit Night @ Foster’s Girlle, AP Calculus AB Exam, AP Exam Calcu- it, and then shake it up. lus BC,AP Art History Exam, AP Exam Human Geography, Chorus Concert May 15: Cheer Painting Event, AP Exam English Language and Composition, AP Exam Italian Language and Culture, Freshman Grace Thompson likes to AP Exam Macroeconomics, Band Award Night eat Goldfish when she gets home from May 16: AP Exam World History, AP Exam Comparative Government and Politics, AP Exam Statistics, Final Theatre school. Showcase May 17: Newman/Schrank FT, AP Exam Microeconomics, AP Exam Music Theory, AP Exam Computer Science A, Sophomore Sam Stachitas likes to eat AP Exam Latin, JROTC Awards some Frosted Flakes when she gets home. May 18: Special Olympics Relay for Life Car Show Sophomore likes to eat a May 19: Terrel Smith May 21: FT-Cosmetology State Boards very large bowl of Fruity Pebbles when Cedar Lee Band Concert he gets home from school. May 22: May 23: Graduation Junior Emma Miller likes to eat Goldfish when she gets home.

Junior Tyler Sheets likes to eat deer jerky when he gets home from school.

Senior Emily Fisher likes to eat Jalapeno Cheetos when she gets home.

Senior Lynsey Wolfe likes to eat a sandwich after she takes a nap when she gets home.

Senior Shannon Murray likes to eat Flamin’ Hot Cheetos when she gets home from school.

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