The Vision – May 2012

HE ISION T VWindsor High School May 2012 Volume 14, Issue 7 Behind the scenes of Macbeth The Time of Their Lives Courtney Goldacker Staff Writer William Shakespeare’s famous play Macbeth is a well known tragedy written about violence and a king’s rise to power. On April 27 and 28, the famous play made its way to the Windsor stage with a twist: all of the performers were teachers. The play was filled with blood and fighting; however, the humor from teachers’ forgotten lines during the first perfor- mance and a never-before-seen theatrical side of the teachers is what stole the show. One of the two performances sold out, with many seats filled with students, fellow teachers, and their families gathered to watch the per- formance. The play began with the appearance of a trio of witches, played by English teachers Whitney Crabtree, Michelle Dalaviras and JoAnn Marty. Macbeth, played by Michael Kraatz, re- ceives a prophecy from these witches that he will one day become the king of Scotland. Ambitious photo by Kayla Nelson and wanting to see if this will really come true, he (Above) Senior Melanie Fletcher goes for the ball during a soccer game. Melanie has played on the soccer team for four years and also played softball to and his wife Lady Macbeth, played by Kelly Wog- help make her high school career fun. tech, plot to avenge the throne. Soon Macbeth murders Doc Carranza, or King Duncan, and is therefore forced to commit more murders to pro- Seniors make the most of their high school careers tect himself from suspicions of the king’s death. Morgan Rhoades been proven that people who are involved After the murder of Duncan, Macbeth Staff Writer in activities typically do better in school. is declared king. But he fears Banquo, played Senior Bianca Piazza said, “I made by Tim Snyder, may have children who could or many, high school is a time the most of high school by trying to get WAYS TO STAY INVOLVED overthrow him, and Macbeth hires people to to decide what interests you, involved in things like dances and such, murder him and his son. By the end of most what you want to do with your hanging out with people, and making IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL of the chaos, Macbeth learns of his wife’s sui- life, and what field of study you sure I didn’t hang around with people CAREER cide, and Macduff, played by George VanDyke, F would like to go in. High school who would try to influence me badly.” kills Macbeth and then crowns Malcolm the is a fun, yet stressful time; you have to Senior Kelsey Lahm has also new King of Scotland. These final murders make the most of it while keeping your been involved during her school years. concluded Windsor High School’s adaptation grades up and preparing for your future. Soccer has been her go-to activity. • Join clubs that interest you of Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest play. You have the option to take Honors Lahm said, “Soccer helped me -If there isn’t one you like, For all of the teachers, most of whom classes, AP classes, A+ tutoring, regular strive to keep my grades up and have then start a new one. had never acted on stage before, the play was classes, and the electives that interest you. good attendance. It is kind of nice to a success. Wogtech played the evil, schem- Many want to get ahead by taking AP, or have something to motivate you that ing wife very well, as well as George Van- Advanced Placement classes- which may you still enjoy. For me, that’s soccer.” • Take a class that isn’t re- Dyke with his accurate British accent. count as college credit. Honors will pro- How can you get involved? Windsor quired, but interests you “The best part of playing Macduff was vide you with a higher grade point aver- offers many clubs, including: Yearbook -These classes could in Saturday night’s fight scene with Mr. Kraatz age, depending on what grade you receive. staff, Newspaper staff, Student Coun- clude art, choir, year (Macbeth). I like how I’m with both fami- Senior Thomas Gremminger cil, Teen Cert, Yolates, Psychology Club, book, newspaper, and lies until Macbeth slays my house,” VanDyke took AP classes during his senior year. S.A.D.D, Shakespeare Society, Spanish band said. “I also really enjoyed it because I haven’t Gremminger said, “By taking hard Club, French Club, National Art Society, performed Shakespeare since high school.” classes and getting ahead for my fu- N.H.S, Owl Crowd, Drama Club, Green Freshman Miranda Gallagher said, “The play ture classes in college, I hopefully won’t Team, Improv, Book Club, Art Club, Cal- • You can play sports or activi- was better than I expected. The teachers really be as stressed out during college. Take culus Club, and DECA. Sports offered ties that interest you. got into character and did a great job performing my advice: get involved as much as pos- at Windsor are: football, soccer, dance, -Windsor offers: for the little period of time they had rehearsed. sible, take hard classes now and get them cross country, cheer, track, baseball, vol- Volleyball, softball, football, “My favorite part was when out of the way, and enjoy being young.” leyball, tennis, softball, golf, and wres- soccer, track, basketball, Doc forgot part of his lines.” Getting involved in extracurricular tling. Choir and Band are also offered. wrestling, tennis,baseball, Carranza said, “I started laughing when activities may make school more enjoy- Senior Dustin Yochim said, “Being I messed up my lines, and it was all be- able, and Windsor offers many clubs, involved in clubs, staying out of drama, cheerleading, dance, color cause I couldn’t remember the character’s sports and activities that are open for being open to new things and opportu- gaurd, marching band name. But I guess it happens to everyone.” anyone. In fact, high school staff encour- nities, meeting new people, always do- ages students to get involved, and it has ing your best, and don’t procrastinate.” NEWS BRIEFS WHAT’S INSIDE BASEBALL TEAM AT BUSCH STADIUM END OF THE YEAR The baseball teams went to Busch Stadium to play a game against Check out what some seniors would do differently and what some East Central. All the students were given the opportunity to go watch freshmen want to do for the rest of their high school career. Also, see the Cardinals’ game and both of the Windsor baseball games. See more some do’s and don’ts for the rest of your high school career. Then on the about the game in the sports section, page 7. back page see what a few seniors want to tell their freshman selves. MISSOURI SCHOLARS ACADEMY – page 3-5 Sophomores Molly Bartels and Brendan Brothers were selected to be SUMMER FUN part of the Missouri Scholars Academy. They are two out of 330 students Concerts, new movies, and new video games-this is the summer for that were chosen to go to this academy. They will be attending with other entertainment. Check out the lineups for all the big concerts and see gifted students. when movies are being released. – page 4 May 2012 INDEPTH [email protected] 2 THE VISION-ISSUE 7 Finishing off the school year Seniors take some of their final field trips and finish their year a few days before everyone else. Kara Sanford Staff Writer Senior activities have always been a tradition at Wind- sor High School. It gives the graduating class a chance to enjoy the end of their school year and spend some of their last moments with good friends they might not see again. Like every year, the seniors had the privilege to be out of school all day to enjoy a day at the park. “This year I was looking forward to senior day at the park the most. Only seniors are there, and it’s just a day to relax, have fun, and not worry about any school work. It was a lot of fun,” senior Alex Moss said. The seniors had a blast hanging out with their friends and enjoying a stress free day at the park--which was more than well deserved. Senior activities such as senior day at the park, senior skip day and having a senior prank allows the graduating class their last memories at Windsor High School. Many seniors are ready to graduate and leave, but many are wor- ried about leaving their friends and entering a new world. “It’s sad that the year is coming to an end because you are leaving all your friends, and senior activities are some of the last things you will get to do with each other,” senior Abby Jarman said. Even though it’s hard to leave some of their friends be- photo by Elizabeth Moss hind, both Moss and Jarman are looking forward to finally getting out of high school and beginning their college careers. (Above back row) A group of seniors Ashley Christian, Danielle Mahon, Allison Jones, Kayla Thibodeaux, Liz Moss “If I had to give any advice to the younger grades (Above front row) David Braun and Jordan Finley buried Lindsey Pollite in the sand volleyball court, while other’s contin- it would be to join as many activities as possible and ued their volleyball games on the other court. The seniors enjoyed a barbecue and games such as volleyball, basketball, get involved.

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