The Lion’s Tale May 21, 2012 Leo Junior/Senior High School Volume LIV Issue IX EACS Director of Technology William Diehl demonstrates iPads to Leo community Students of the month By Katerina Mattingly and music. Unlike textbooks, the iPads provide high-quality pic- Technology- Andrew Staff writer tures and videos for students to VonGunten (9) Next fall, students will share, collaborate, and compare. experience a more modern way of Teachers will be able to re- cord their lectures so they can post Science- Leah Delagrange learning with the new Apple iPads. (9) On Thursday, May 2, a them online for students to listen meeting was held in Leo Jr. /Sr. to them however many times they High School’s auditorium to in- want to so they can have more Fine Arts- Colin English form the community more about instruction time when needed. (12) this change. East Allen County Also in the PowerPoint, not only will students be able to Schools Superintendent Karyle Social Studies- Brandon Green attended and spoke along learn faster and perhaps more, with LHS principal Dr. Neil the iPads prove very educational Werling (11), Kaylen O’Dell Brown III; Leo Elementary prin- when it comes to understand- (11), Justin Stuckey (11) cipal Jill Brady; Cedarville princi- ing technology. Students from a pal Brad Bakle; and EACS Direc- young age can learn how to use technology, which is very essen- World Language- Hannah tor of Technology William Diehl. Zimmerman (9) Diehl spoke last and was tial for the workforce and soci- the main speaker at the gather- ety. What iPads do is expand ing. He was accompanied by students’ minds on how to solve Math- Jintida Chanthavong a few iPad experts, Curt Dag- unique, real-world situations (9) ner and Keith Madison who such as fixing a car and what to do when a flight gets cancelled. helped with answering vari- FACS- Chandler Fields (10) ous questions from parents to- According to Diehl, since wards the end of the meeting. some students will be tempted Throughout the meet- to log onto Facebook and Twitter Business/ Careers- Katie ing, an iPad 3 with a protective during the day, powerful filters Westerhausen (11) black case and retina display was will prevent the student from do- ing things such as this. If any stu- passed around to show the au- PE- Jordan Delagrange (11) dience what the students would dent posts anything inappropri- be using the next school year. ate on their iPad, they will receive “The school system the “technology timeout.” If a English- Hope Kimball (9) is getting iPads to support student were to get a technology Blended Learning because you timeout, they would on a daily basis for an unsure period of time Grade 7- Jacob Thompson should not just have one source. Diehl presents the iPad. PHOTO BY KAT MATTINGLY Variety is key,” said Diehl. have to pick up their iPad from the library and return it to the library Grade 8- Stella Knox Blended Learning is a to-face classroom methods with a to engage, not entertain. Students at the end of the school day so they liberal, modern strategy for edu- computer-based curriculum. Ac- of this generation have grown up would not be able to take it home. cation that combines typical face- cording to a PowerPoint, the goal is with technology, communication, New classes being incorporated for the 2012-2013 school year Leo says goodbye to By Natalie Hauenstein Staff writer

According to guidance counselor Cary teacher Fred Rothert Cogdell, new classes for next year include dance, textiles and fashions, an algebra enrichment course By Katie Lindley with my first class, spent a lot of for students who need more help, and show choir. Sports editor time making plans, etc. It got a “Textiles and fashion will be split into two lot easier and more enjoyable as sections,” said teacher Rosi Brown. “The first nine How long have you worked at time went on and I figured out a weeks we’ll be learning how to work the sewing ma- Leo? few things. chine, and the second we’ll be making three projects.” A: 22 years. For this class, in the next year the school What’s the most important will be getting 15 new sewing machines. In addi- What are the different courses lesson you’ve learned through tion to the new machines, the school will be get- you taught at Leo? your years of teaching? ting 15 machines already here repaired. Leo is of- A: English grades 8-12, creative A: Tough question. I’ve learned fering this class next year because it is a duel-credit writing, novels, U.S. History to be patient, to plan, to be course, and students have begun to show interest. grades 8 and 11, and world creative, and to endure. “I’m really hoping the class can grow history. For the past few years, into an interior design class,” said Brown. I’ve taught mostly 10th grade What factors led you to retiring? Kim MacDonald, a former show choir English. A: My age is the main factor. teacher at New Haven, is to be the show choir I’m going to be 65 this year, teacher for next school year. This program has What class did you enjoy and I knew that I wouldn’t be a little over twenty students already signed up teaching the most? teaching many more years. When and may start growing after schedule changes. A: I’ve enjoyed them all, no I heard about the new English Because of expenses the first year of show favorites. curriculum, I decided this would choir will be just for practice and progression be a natural time to leave, rather and not used to be competitive, said MacDonald. What will you miss about than devoting a great deal of “I don’t think the kids will be ready to dedicate teaching? time and energy to learn a new themselves to practices after school also,” said Mac- A: Working with students, they method of teaching and then Donald. “The first year will be good just to get show are such a joy; and my fellow retire. choir out there and become more known at the school.” teachers, they are the best. The algebra enrichment course is a credit How do you feel about your that is taken with algebra for the students who need What is your favorite memory decision to retire? more help to really understand the class. According from teaching? A: I’m pretty happy with it. I will to Cogdell, the class is to be taught by several differ- A: “Team Eight.” This was a two- miss my students and colleagues, ent math teachers and is being added next year be- year experiment in middle school but I’m looking forward to cause of the need from students and the availability team teaching. My team was having the time to do a few on East Allen County Schools’ course selection sheet. Mr. Flickinger, Mrs. Mahoney, things. “We will also be getting a dance class added Mrs. Yamano, and Mr. Witte. We next year,” said guidance counselor Gary Rogers. really had an amazing time. What do you plan to do after According to both Rogers and Cogdell, there isn’t a retirement? teacher determined to direct this class yet. This class Compare the first class A: [I plan to] Play, write, and was added to the course selection sheet this year, you taught to the last class record music; write fiction; and many students signed up to take this course. you taught. What are the garden; canoe and hike; read; “The dance class was requested by many differences? go to movies; organize my students and choir directors,” said Rogers. “With A: I was nervous and uncertain disorderly life; travel; and have enough students signing up to take this class, fun! it looks like it is going to be offered next year.” PHOTO BY KATIE LINDLEY

TCID:PP May 21, 2012 Page 2 NEWS Leo sophomores attend field trip to Science Central

By Miller Kern “It seems a lot smaller of on a piece of paper using a place in different metals Several students Special editor and they got rid of the pull- crayon. There was also a pit and particle samples. Many believed the field trip was, up chairs,” said sophomore full of rubber pieces with metal students did not think that the overall, very beneficial. Breanna Carpenter. objects buried underneath. lab was beneficial because the “Science Central Some of the new Guests could use metal information did not pertain to had a lot of informational exhibits included a star detectors to find the metal what was being taught in their activities that really made On Wednesday May dome and a treasure room. treasures hidden within the pit. chemistry classes at school. me appreciate science,” said 2, a group of sophomore The treasure room included The lab that students According to Clark, the lab was sophomore Frances Coolman. students went on a field various different activities. participated in dealt with kind of confusing. Students Clark thought it was trip to Science Central in At one station, there were radioactivity. Students had had to work with unfamiliar beneficial to get out of school downtown Fort Wayne. engravings of coins that to measure the amount of machinery and had restricted and have an opportunity “East Allen County visitors could make rubbings radioactivity that was taking time to complete the tasks. to explore and have fun. Schools received a grant for students identified as ‘high ability,’” said Assistant Principal Jody Smith. “The field trip was for all EACS students in this group (grades seven, eight and, 10.)” The sophomores were divided into three groups of about 15 people. Each group had a different schedule. The schedules included lunch, free time, and a lab. Due to the two-hour delay that morning, the field trip was not as long as originally planned. Students had about an hour to spend doing each activity. Many students enjoyed the free time they had to just explore Science Central. There were many exhibits to visit and activities to participate in. Students liked visiting old exhibits that they remember from their childhood, as well as new exhibits that they were viewing for the first time. Some old classics that students loved were the tilted room, the sewer, the moon bounce, and the bike. According to sophomore Madison Clark, the moon bounce was her favorite activity because it made her feel like a little kid. As teens, students noticed some changes in PHOTO PROVIDED BY MILLER KERN Science Central. These changes include both size and content. Sophomores Breanna Carpenter and Miller Kern try on the spacesuits during the lab. Teachers leaving Leo reflect on the past By Brooke Wilcoxson Editor-in-chief Mike Walker Wilcoxson: So I understand you are philosopher. Now that I think about it, they resigning from teaching? could have been middle-eastern. No wait, it Mercedes Plummer Walker: At this point I’m 99.9% sure that I was definitely an Asian… anyway, this old Kevin Jehl will not be back at Leo next year. dead smart guy once said, “If we constantly Wilcoxson: So you’re saying there’s still a test to find someone’s weakness, we will chance you’ll be back? surely discover their limitations. But if How long have you worked at Walker: I guess you could say that there’s instead we spend our time discovering and How long have you worked at Leo? a 0.1% chance that I’ll be back. Those odds promoting their strengths, we will know Leo? I have been teaching at Leo for would be similar to that of a Tim Tebow – their gifts and can help them pursue their This was my first year at Leo. 28 years. I came here in 1984. I Kim Kardashian wedding. passion.” Does any of that make sense, have taught all business subjects, Wilcoxson: I just read somewhere that they Wilcoxson? Wilcoxson? Why are you leaving Leo? world history, and US history. I were just spotted in a night Wilcoxson: Zzzz….zzzzz….zzzzz club. Walker: (shouting) NEXT QUESTION! I don’t know if there will be an also coached 7-8 grade track and opening for me to come back. If Walker: You need to stop reading Mr. Wilcoxson: So what are your plans after 7-8 grade football. My favorites Crosby’s Facebook blogs. Next question. you leave teaching? there is, it’s not 100% I will get the are business, personal law, and Wilcoxson: So how long have you worked Walker: My wife and I are currently starting job. It’s a district wide position, so US history. at Leo? up our own eBook publishing consulting if someone that has been teaching Walker: I taught at Leo Elementary for one business. I’ve also written a book, Bully longer than I have and they want Why are you leaving Leo? year and have here at the Jr./Sr. High School Busters (that my wife has illustrated), and the position they can have it… I was a member of an EACS for 13 very fast years. I coached high school will be ePublishing within the next month cross country and track for nearly that long. or so. It’ll be available on Amazon.com committee that was planning What will you miss most about Wilcoxson: Why are you leaving Leo Jr./Sr. and iBooks. You can check my Facebook for a new type of “early college” High School? release updates. You should give it a read, teaching at Leo? high school at Harding. As the Walker: I would say that the main reason Wilcoxson. It written for upper elementary/ Teaching of course! I had a plan developed and the school is the workload and stress that now junior high age, so it seems right up your wonderful time teaching health, became a reality, I wanted to accompany the public teaching profession. alley. My wife and I are also beginning teach there the very first year and Once these things started affecting my some other web-based business ventures help get it up and started. ability to continue being a great father and that we can hope will be fun to create and a husband, I knew it was time for me to find manage. If none of these entrepreneurial another profession. Don’t get me wrong. I ideas fly, I can always fall back on my P.E., and aerobics. I also really enjoyed coaching middle still love teaching. I just don’t love my job extended family’s traveling circus company. school track and field! Also, the teachers who have helped anymore. Wilcoxson: What in the world would you me with so much and giving me the support I needed to Wilcoxson: If you had one thing that you do in a traveling circus? do my job successfully. I am so proud of my students and What will you miss most about teaching at Leo? could change about the teaching profession, Walker: I don’t know. Maybe I could be seeing them all excel and grow! what would it be? known as the world’s most handsomest This has been a very good year. I have really liked all my Walker: I once read that an ancient Asian man. classes and I will miss the Leo students and staff. But, after philosopher, or was it a medieval European Wilcoxson: Chirp, chirp, chirp…. 4 P.M. I will stay involved at Leo. I plan on announcing for Walker: What’s the problem? football and other sports and I will stay connected to staff Wilcoxson: Yeah, ummm… shouldn’t you and community by working on Polar Plunge and Special be somewhat handsome for that to fly? Olympics. Walker: That hurts, Wilcoxson, seriously… next question. Wilcoxson: what did you think about the Harding transition process? Walker: I honestly wasn’t surprised at Derek Bethay how well it went. I knew the Leo students would do an outstanding job at welcoming and then accepting the Harding kids. And despite being deal a pretty raw deal, I think How long have you worked Amy Rodocker the Harding kids showed a tremendous at Leo? amount of character accepting Leo as their new school. Being a Harding grad myself, I started at the beginning I thought the whole process was really cool of the second semester. I and it has definitely improved this school’s took over for a teacher who dance-a-bility. resigned. How long have you worked at Leo? Wilcoxson: What will you miss about I’ve been teaching for one year. teaching at Leo? Walker: I will absolutely miss all of the Why are you leaving Leo? GREAT students that I have taught over the Why are you leaving Leo? years. I’ll even miss most of the not-so-great The position I am filling had I’m relocating to Nashville, TN due ones. The kids here have been awesome. to be posted in accordance to a job promotion for my fiancé – All of my teaching colleagues will also be with the teacher contract. moving after wedding. greatly missed the teachers here at Leo are truly unbelievable. Sometimes I don’t What will you miss most about think students realize how lucky they are to What will you miss most teaching at Leo? attend this school. Sometimes I truly forget about teaching at Leo? how lucky I am to have taught here. I will miss my students the most. This Wilcoxson: Thanks for your time, Mr. I will miss working with a is my first year teaching high school Walker. great staff and teaching great and they made it memorable and Walker: No, thank you…. And try and stay students! Best of luck to you amazing. awake the rest of the day, Wilcoxson. all! Wilcoxson: Try not to make up any more philosophical quotes. Walker: Whatever PHOTOS BY BROOKE WILCOXSON Wilcoxson: Whatev May 21, 2012 Page 3 “The Lucky One” becomes a success in theaters A&E

By Paige Kaiser come across a photograph of Logan takes the open job as the kennel’s new handyman. Opinion editor Beth on the battle field and keeps it. Soon after he finds Once they start to Art feature The latest drama film it, he mysteriously begins interact, Beth writes Logan off “The Lucky One,” based off to get out of attacks, while as a lunatic right away and of a book by Nicholas Sparks, in the meantime some of questions why he was hired is currently number five his friends aren’t so lucky. in the first place. Soon enough in the box office according After he arrives home they begin to have feelings for to the May 13 weekend. and out of the war, he sets off to each other and their flirty banter The lead actor is Zac find the mysterious girl in the turns into something more. Efron, high school musical photograph by matching the Despite their heartthrob, who plays the part landmarks in the background happiness the couple is then as a Marine who just returned of the photo. Soon he finds thrown many obstacles in their from Iraq in search of Beth himself walking from Colorado way, keeping them from being (Taylor Schilling) whom he to Louisiana, the hometown happy. Beth’s ex-husband, a believes is his guardian angel. of the mysterious girl, Beth. local cop hungry for power, “I really liked the movie After asking around gets jealous of the two being and Zac Efron looks so good,” town, Logan finds out that together and tries to put an said junior Taalke Wilkens. Beth is the owner of a local end to their relationship. While Efron’s kennel. Once he makes his “I absolutely loved it character, Logan, is in Iraq way to her, instead of telling because Logan’s love for Beth is on station he happens to her right away why he came, so strong and passionate,” said freshman Lauren Westerman. The biggest obstacle in the couple’s way is Logan’s secret about how he truly came to that kennel in Louisiana. Earlier on, Logan finds out the photograph actually belonged to Beth’s deceased brother who was killed in the ambush that Logan survived. The whole movie then is about how the couple faces these hardships and gets past PHOTO BY MATT ALFELD their problems with family and sudden turns of events. Junior Kayla Fox displays the mural she created of herself. With so many events and struggles happening By Matt Alfeld in the movie, it is fast Feature editor to characterize individuality, paced and lively making the negatives and positives of it a great movie to watch. Junior Kayla Fox people, and being your own “The Lucky One was has painted a mural called person. “I think it was very such a great movie,” said “Myself.” She has taken good; maybe [I could make] junior Ashley Ladig. “I would roughly a month to paint this a few touch-ups,” said Fox, PHOTO BY PAIGE KAISER recommend it to anyone. My mural. Fox made this mural “but overall it was good.” Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling star in a love story by Nicholas Sparks. favorite part was Zac Efron.” Popular television show interests a variety of students

By Miller Kern work together to create the that he is in the prime of his no one else in the gang wants The show was Special editor gang whom viewers love. life. He is convinced he was to do, such as hanging out with created by Rob McElhenney. Dee is the only girl in the most popular kid in the people under the bridge and The executive producers are the group and is constantly school during high school and walking through the sewer. McElhenney, , made fun of. The guys in the still feeds off his “glory days.” Charlie tries to act and . McElhenney Many students at Leo group harass her about many Mac is obsessed intelligent; however, he is plays Mac, Howerton plays Jr./Sr. High School have sparked things, the most common with being bulky. He thinks illiterate. He’s tried his hand Dennis, and Day plays Charlie. an interest in “It’s Always being her looks. They tell her he is incredibly strong and at law, marketing, and other McElhenney is married to Sunny in ,” a that she looks like a bird all the is always looking for an fields. He created a product , who plays Dee. show about a gang of five time. They also make fun of her opportunity to tack on mass. called Kitten Mittens. These Both Day and Howerton’s wives friends who own a bar called lack of success. Dee has always Mac is also always showing are mittens put on cats to have guest starred on the show. Paddy’s Pub in Philadelphia. wanted to be an actress but has off his martial arts skills prevent them from making “It’s Always Sunny in Their names are Dee, Charlie, never made it to the big time. while wearing cut-off t-shirts. loud noises when they walk. Philadelphia” is a show that Mac, Dennis, and Frank. Dennis thinks that he Frank likes to think “My favorite people with a crude sense of Dee and Dennis are is the most attractive person he runs the gang since he is character is Charlie because humor will continuously enjoy. twin brother and sister. Frank in the world. He has made the oldest member. He and nine times out of 10 he has “I like that you can is their dad. In one episode, comments such as, “My body Charlie share an apartment no idea what he’s doing, watch the same episode though, it is found out that was chiseled by the gods and live in complete filth. but he does it anyway,” said multiple times and you will Frank is not their real father. themselves.” He also thinks Frank does weird things that sophomore Hannah Thomas. always laugh,” said Beer. Dennis and Dee’s mother tells them that their real father is a man named Bruce and he is very wealthy. Dennis and Dee try to scam Bruce out of his money but he catches them in the act. He leaves them to live their horrible lives and lets Frank continue to be their father. Every person in the group is incredibly selfish. The humor of the show is all of the terrible schemes the gang gets involved in. “They are the type of people that you enjoy watching, but wouldn’t want to be friends with,” said sophomore Bryce Beer. The content of the show is very crude. Each episode is rated MA (mature audience.) There are also different ratings that change depending on the episode, including sexual content, language, and violence. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has had seven seasons so far and more seasons are in the making. The show airs on FX and reruns are occasionally shown on Comedy Central. “Sunny is a show with a crude sense of humor and can be quite vulgar,” said sophomore Carter Davis. “In order to find this show enjoyable, you must have an open mind and not take offense easily.” Each character has specific qualities that make them a valuable addition to PHOTO BY MILLER KERN the show. All of their qualities “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has seven seasons available on DVD and Blu Ray. May 21, 2012 Page 4 Freshman Terresa Taylor FEATURE describes her life Seniors reflect on their

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What is your full name? Brooke Wilcoxson A: Terresa Ocieanna Paige Editor-in-chief “I will miss Dr. Brown always yelling at our Taylor-Bieber grade. Also, I will miss Mr. A’s humor.” -Senior Aubree Smith What do you want to be “I have many good memories from high when you grow up? school and it’s really hard to pick just one, but one of my favorite experiences has “My favorite memory from high school is having art classes with Mr. Bearman. He never A: A model because you been getting three perfect scores at state told me that I couldn’t do something when I don’t have to be smart. ISSMA performing in a mallet (xylophone/ marimba) group with four of my best friends.” broke the rules of clay or how some spectacular -Senior Allison Rager vision that would be difficult to make.” -Senior Courtney Costanza “I will miss the close-knit friends and relationships that I built during my whole life.” “I’ll miss all the people and friendships I’ve -Senior Taylor Horn made throughout all the years.” -Senior Sarah Wilder “The thing I’m going to miss the most about high school will be our class. We’ve grown “I will definitely miss all of the people and What is one weird fact that no friendships I’ve made over the years.” one knows about you? and changed so much this past year, it’s been great. The class of 2012 will never be forgotten.” -Senior Morgan Ryan A: When I’m at home, I like to -Senior Bri Strock “We have always been the class that is draw faces on my belly with a acting up or causing trouble. I am going marker and make it talk to me. “What I will miss most about high school is the honor I receive of saving little children’s to miss us being together, but I think we lives every day through being crossing guard.” are all ready to meet new people as well.” -Senior Megan Clark What are two words you would -Senior Nathan Perfect use to describe yourself? “I will miss our senior football season; it really “I am going to miss talking to my friends and learning English language. A: Loud and obnoxious brought our grade together.” -Senior Elise Spannuth I love to learn new things. I am going to If you could live anywhere in miss my teacher who helped me a lot!” the world, where would it be? “I’m going to miss seeing the people I normally -Senior Don Hau Nuam see every day.” A: New York City, and then I’d -Senior Ashton Roberts “I will miss soccer and the soccer team always go to Jersey Shore. a lot, but what I will miss the most are “My favorite memory was going to football games all the friends and relationships I have and being with my friends. I’m going to miss being created during my high school career.” -Senior Lucas Lengacher What is your favor- able to see and talk to my close friends every day.” ite thing to do on the -Senior Rachel Bougher “My favorite memory from high school was weekend? “My favorite memory is having fun with superfanning for football season.” A: PARTY HARDY friends at football games and being in marching -Senior Grace Ackerman band. I will also miss the great teachers.” -Senior Brittney Clark “The thing I’ll miss most about high school is seeing all my friends and boyfriend five days a week. Do you have any celebrity What are some foods or drinks -Senior Delaney Cole crushes? you could not live without? “Favorite memory = “High Sticking!” in gym class A: Justin Bieber, MGK, and A: Arizona tea and caramel behind Mrs. Roth’s back with Audrey Coolman.” Mac Miller apple suckers -Senior Katie Pannabecker What is one think you want to If you had the chance to say do before you die? one word on your deathbed, “I will miss my friends and the different, great what would it be? teachers that I had.” A: Kiss Justin Bieber -Senior Bethany Fenker A: YOLO (You only live once) Do you have any pets? “My favorite memory is cheering on the varsity If somebody asked you what squad my sophomore year and having Ms. A: Yes, 2 cats and 2 dogs. Me you thought of yourself, what Daughtery as coach. I will miss all the people I’ve and my kitty kat are going to would you say? grown up with, even though some don’t get along.” get married. -Senior Bree Schmucker A: Well, I’m crazy, loud, and Q: Who is the most inspira- a little dumb. But people love “What I will miss most is being in band with all tional person you know? me. my friends and getting to see them every day.” -Senior Natalie Grames A: My Mamo, (grandma) be- Who are your best friends? cause she’s never been to jail “My favorite memory will be graduating.” A: Jintida, Cora, McKenzie, -Senior Stephen Wierzbowski Who/what is most important Lexi, Cameron, Seth, Ashia, to you in life? Jasmine, and Siobhan “I will miss the Friday night football A: Baby Nate. He’s a kid I What is one goal you have for games and all the guys I have ran with watch, and I love him like I the next five years? PHOTO BY BROOKE WILCOXSON the past three years. I will miss all the stupid things my friends and I have done.” love food. (A LOT) Seniors Logan Eicher, Audrey Coolman, Lucas Len- -Senior Tyler Schroeder A: TO GET A BOYFRIEND!!! gacher, Katie Pannabecker, and Mr. A pose together. How to... make the most out of your summer vacation

Kelly Lantz underclassmen who cannot yet aimed at teens involving application, and committed important but not often Editor-in-chief intern to get a feel for a field serving fast food or working volunteering is something prioritized aspect of summer. they are interested in. Summer as a cashier, but there are that stands out to most Many students want to keep internships can also benefit many opportunities for teens colleges. Helping others is school out of their lives for as upperclassmen who would to have unique summer jobs. also beneficial to the volunteer, long as possibly until August As the year comes to like to look into another field If you enjoy working with with research proving it rolls around, but in reality, that an early end many students or build relationships with kids, nannying, babysitting, improves mood and self-worth. is not a good plan of action. have their eye on the light at professionals in their desired or working at a summer day Colleges are getting stricter in the end of the tunnel: summer. field. If you would like a care or camp can be positive Plan a trip. Many people do their admissions and any edge Students imagine spending short term career experience, experiences. Students who not go on vacation over the students can have can make summer with all sorts of scheduling a job shadow would are potentially pursuing a summer, but that does not a difference, especially if he plans when in reality hours be a good idea. Businesses are business career can start their mean that they must stay or she is an upcoming junior will be spent in boredom and usually happy to accommodate own business mowing lawns, in Fort Wayne during all of who will be taking the SATs staring aimlessly at the TV. students interested in their making bracelets, or pet sitting. summer vacation. Gather up during the 2012-2013 school Here are some ways to not field. Be sure to schedule an Many pools also are in need of a group of friends and take a year. Get a recommended only be busy this summer, appointment early in advance. life guards during the summer trip to Indianapolis or Chicago, reading list from an English but make the most use out of as well. Check websites such as which are only a couple hours teacher and practice doing this large chunk of free time. Get a summer job. With snagajob.com for local listings. away and can make for a great math problems every so often seemingly endless time during day trip. If you are feeling during the summer. A little Job shadow or intern. Many the day and more expenses Spend time volunteering. the need to get a few thrills, can go a long way and being students associate interning such as gas, car insurance, and Volunteering at least once a visiting an amusement park prepared for the next school only with a school year, when spending money becoming week for a few hours can make such as Cedar Point or King’s year could put you ahead and in reality, interning positions necessary in a teen’s life, a big difference in others’ lives. Island can be great trips as well. reduce the number of concepts are available all year round getting a job is a good decision. Students should be thinking a student will have to “relearn” even in the summer. This Many students picture a job about building a solid college Keep learning. This is an during the next school year. is a great opportunity for May 21, 2012 Page 5 OPINION High school memes begin to target innocent people

By Marissa Swihart information that spreads very A&E editor rapidly across a large number of Internet users and is the on- Students at Leo Jr./ line equivalent of an inside joke. Sr. High School agree that “To me, the point memes took a turn from in- of memes is to share clever nocent to hurtful when a little truths about modern picture of three-year-old society using visual and tex- Heidi Crowter, a Down syn- tual jokes/gags,” said Fischer, drome patient, was used. “but people definitely cre- According to fortyt- ate hurtful ones instead of wotimes.com, Crowter, who ones that are just funny.” is now sixteen, and her family “If my picture was used were shocked after finding out in a meme layout and I was tar- a picture of Crowter was being geted for something I couldn’t passed around the web with help, I would be really upset,” various captions, which were said Sheets. “It’s so sad that often poking fun at retarda- people can make rude memes tion, since 2009. They had no without feeling bad after.” idea that Crowter’s picture had Though the Crow- been circulating and were com- ter family is trying to squelch pletely unaware that she was the “I Can Count to Potato” known all over the world as the meme once and for all, doing “I Can Count to Potato” girl. this has proved to be a chal- Many sites have lenge. Photos of other peo- posted memes with Crow- ple have been used through ter’s face on them, and this memes in derogatory ways has had an impact on her. also, and many people are de- “Heidi has told me termined to bring down this she is very upset by the sites,” new form of cyber-bullying. said Liz Crowter, mother “It’s not just Heidi,” of Heidi, on fortytwotimes. said Liz Crowter on BBCnews. com. “She turns her head co.uk. “It’s photos of other away when we have them people’s children as well.” on the computer screen.” One of the easiest The Crowter family ways that hurtful memes like has been trying to find multiple “I Can Count to Potato” can different ways to remove the be taken down for good, is picture permanently from the for meme creators not to use web, but they have not received PHOTO BY MARISSA SWIHART it as a layout. It has proven full cooperation from sites such humiliating and degrading to The “I can count to potato” meme is becoming an offensive icon towards special needs people. as Facebook.com, where the Heidi Crowter and her family picture was commonly seen. against the use of the ‘I Can around the web almost ev- ed towards students and staff and should not continue being “It’s almost like Face- Count to Potato meme,” ery time I get online,” members in negative ways. posted. Though meme posters less rather than Facebook,” said said junior Talitha Fischer. said freshman Erin Sheets. “People cross the line may not see any harm in creat- Liz Crowter on fortytwotimes. “There’s no need for that.” Heidi Crowter’s case is and sometimes make hurtful ing the “I Can Count to Potato” com. “We have been repeated- Memes have become not the only way people have memes instead of ones that meme, their creation has cer- ly trying to take these distress- popular on the internet with- been targeted through memes. are simply just funny,” said tainly had lasting effects on the ing sites down and I have not in the last few months, and Websites such as highschool- freshman Ross Vardaman. “I Crowter family, and the same once had a direct response.” for some people it is nearly memes.com are places that see it on the internet a lot.” can be said for other memes Several students impossible to use a social showcase varieties of student- According to macmil- that target people. Memes are at Leo Jr./Sr. High School networking website with- made memes. These memes landictionary.com, the defini- meant to be funny, but when have also heard about out coming across a meme. are often innocent, clean fun tion of an internet meme is another person’s feelings are the Heidi Crowter case. “I see memes but can sometimes be direct- some kind of idea or piece of at stake, the memes aren’t just “I am definitely jokes anymore; they’re insults.

Every day routines become habitual Over use of trendy phrases causes annoyance

By Jordyn Furnish By Jenna McAbee Taking a shower is Editor-in-chief Special editor another daily routine. When most people take a shower The users of social they get their bodies wet, networking sites have a use shampoo, conditioner, tendency to overuse sayings use body wash, and finally and pictures. Recently, many get out. If one really thinks users have made acronyms about it, people do things in Students at Leo Jr./ and slang terms part of the exact same order in the Sr. High School go through their everyday vocabulary. shower. Washing a body with thousands of routines a Social networking soap seems simple and usually day without even realizing sites like Twitter and Facebook comes after one is done with how habitual their lives are. both have their pros and cons. PHOTO BY JORDYN FURNISH washing their hair. One starts Students wake up, They can be seen as positive The “YOLO Jokes” Twitter account shows different “YOLO” with the soap (usually in a get ready, go to school, come because they allow people examples. specific hand) and begins home from school, go to to connect and interact even to wash a specific arm first, someone is doing something Like everything else, using work, do homework, and then when they are not together. and then moving down the ridiculous and tweeting it words or sayings in moderation finally go to bed. Students Lately, sites such as body until the leg is cleaned. followed by trending “YOLO” is OK, but when one overuses live this simple routine every Twitter are only aiding in If one were to try and change on Twitter is simply irritating. or uses it for the wrong day. Without even realizing, creating a new and annoying this shower routine, such as Besides the annoying reasons it becomes a nuisance. students perform actions vocabulary. Sayings like starting with the foot, it would overuse of the acronym, the The other problem everyday of their lives that “YOLO” and “oomf” are just feel strange and unusual. meaning behind it is quite with using “oomf” is the fact are so small that when a some of the acronyms that Routines do not end absurd. Most human beings that it can create unnecessary routine is changed just are used excessively. The with getting ready for school; are aware that they only live conflict. If one is going to slightly it can seem strange. sayings are normally used as athletes have them too. Before once and that when one dies talk about another person he Think about a normal a “trend” on Twitter, which a game, athletes have pregame they are no longer living, so needs to address that person day. The alarm clock goes allows everyone one else who warm up routines such as the constant reminder becomes themselves. Too many times off at 6:30 a.m. One usually trended that same topic to bouncing the ball a certain very redundant. Nonetheless people try and “solve” their wakes up and rolls over to see one’s tweet. These sayings number of times or warming “YOLO” is just an excuse for problems or arguments turn the annoying sound do not contribute to the up with the same partner. This one to do stupid stunts and by posting or tweeting off. Without even realizing English language and almost helps them get pumped up and think that it is acceptable. unnecessary remarks. This (depending on what side of devalue it to some extent. ready for the big competition in Using “YOLO” in way of problem solving the bed one’s alarm is on) most “YOLO,” meaning their own way. Changing that conversations with friends or only creates issues and people use the same hand “you only live once,” is most routine could cause the player family members is also a very does not help the situation. everyday to turn it off. commonly used after someone not to be ready for the match. big problem. It may be funny The solution to the After turning off does something outrageous or People like routines at first, but when one is in the problem is not necessarily to the alarm, the next part of out of the social norm. Many in their daily lives because it middle of telling a person about remove these sayings from the day is getting out of teens started using this saying keeps things simple. We are a particular thing they did and one’s vocabulary entirely, but bed. Rolling out of bed on after rap artist Drake used creators of habit. A routine is the other person interrupts by to use them as least as possible. the same side everyday is a it in one of his songs. This is what humans do to achieve saying “YOLO,” it is bound They may be funny at times, but routine many people do not another thank you to celebrities control in their everyday to cause some friction. In that are not essential to the English think about; however, getting for “dumbing” society down. lives. In order to go through situation using the acronym language therefor should out of bed on the opposite It is acceptable to some a day, a month, or a year is completely unnecessary. not be used to excessively. side would be abnormal and extent to say “YOLO” in one successfully one needs control. Another overused The excessive use of not feel right. Within only or two tweets on Twitter but Whether it is getting saying on Twitter is “oomf.” slang terms will always have the minutes of waking up in saying after everything one ready in the morning or driving The acronym means “one of tendency to be irritating. Made the morning, two routines does is a little extreme. Using home from school, students and my followers,” and is used up sayings should not be a part have already happened this acronym after idiotic people have to include some when someone does not want of everyday conversation, and without even recognizing statements like “Just walked sort of routine in their lives. a specific person to know that it should not be considered they have taken place. my dog” does not even make sense. No one cares to see that they are talking about them. part of the English language. May 21, 2012 Page 6 SPECIAL Special Olympics 2012

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRANT ADAMS May 21, 2012 Page 7 SPECIAL Top Ten of the class of 2012 valedictorian salutatorian

“God is an amazing God, and I give the glory to Him in everything I do. It feels really cool to know that I did this not only for me, but for Him. I had a great high school experience and He deserves all of the “My parents have been telling me since I was little to always do my credit.” best in everything and to not let my abilities go to waste.” -Hannah Field -Morgan Ryan 3. 4. 5.

“I have always wanted to do my best at any “My parents have always pushed me to do my task and academics just fell into line with best at everything and I’ve been motivated by “Being able to go to any college I want mo- that motto. Even when my best doesn’t seem knowing that grades are important for schol- tivated me to achieve high grades in high to measure up I can trust that I did all I could.” arships for college.” school.” -Jennifer Miller -Mason Heller -Tyler Haber 6. 8. 10.

“I think the best way to explain my motivation is with “I did not have a single driving motivation to suc- the words of Elvis Presley, “Ambition is a dream with a ceed; it is sort of inmy personality and simply a V8 engine.” I am a hard worker by nature and I know that quality my family life has caused me to grow up I won’t achieve my goals by giving up or making excuses.” with.” -Natalie Grames -Cody Gage 9.

“My motivation was to do my best for myself, my mom and God.” 7. -Bethany Fenker “My dad said if I got all A’s in eighth and ninth grade he “I have always received high grades and I wanted would buy me a laptop. Once I realized I was capable of to continue that through high school. I have also achieving all A’s, something clicked inside of me; I have always been encouaraged to do my best in every- never stopped pushing myself since. thing.” -Kacie Klopfenstein -Jamie Schroer May 21, 2012 Page 8 ADS

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3 Fort Wayne Locations: Auburn Road, Coldwater Road, Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center All locations open until 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday May 21, 2012 Page 9 8 unknown things about... SPORTS Softball By Jenna McAbee Special editor

1. We warm up with the same person for games and practices. 2. We meet in right field before taking infield every game.

3. We practice outside in any temperature.

4. Almost everyone who can drive has a tan vehicle.

5. We love food. We are not allowed to have peanut butter however, because Coach Shappell cannot stand it. 6. Our dugout is our second locker room.

7. If someone doesn’t bring sunflower seeds, we go through seed withdrawals.

8. Freshman Katie Adams braids our hair before every game. PHOTO BY JENNA MCABEE Seniors sign to colleges of their choice to play sports By Natalie Hauenstein Staff writer

Hannah Field

What college are you signing with? Manchester College in North Manchester, Kyle Santilli Ind.

What sport are you playing? What college are you sign- Basketball. ing with? Adrian College in Adrian, MI.

Why did you choose this college? What sport are you playing? I picked this college because they have a Baseball. strong economics program, my mom went there, and it’s a perfect distance from home. Why did you choose this college? Adrian is far far away from Leo/Dr. Brown, as well as it Tenessa Pontius had a lot to offer me as well Mason Heller as the opportunity to play baseball.

What college are you signing What college are you signing with? with? Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind. Huntington University in Hunting- ton, Ind.

What sport are you playing? What sport are you playing? Basketball. Tennis. What did you choose this college? Why did you choose this col- It’s a small school, close to home, lege? has a good coach and a good pro- I picked this college because gram. Bethel is a small, Christian col- lege that will fit my personality really well. Alex Egan

Taylor Horn What college are you signing What college are you signing with? with? Ball State University in Muncie, Wayne State University in De- Ind. troit, MI. What sport are you playing? What sport are you playing? Football. Baseball. Why did you choose this college? Why did you choose this col- They have a major in technology lege? education. I choose Wayne State because it’s only three hours away, the cam- pus is amazing, they have a great program, and I don’t have to pay much at all. PHOTOS BY NATALIE HAUENSTEIN May 21, 2012 Page 10 SPECIAL Seniors say farewell to journalism Haley Herran I never thought the day would come when I would be finishing my senior year of high school. This year has by far been the best year of my life. I’ve made so many great memories with so many people that I will never forget. I was on the yearbook staff all four years of high school and my favorite memory by far has to be the New York trip. From the crazy nights at the hotel, subway rides, conferences, long talks, and the amazing dinners, I will never forget all the great and good talks we have, I can times we all had. I grew really honestly say I will miss it. I close to a lot of people on this want to say thanks to all my trip and I am so very thankful. staff members for making this Yearbook has been a year one to remember. And major part of my senior year. of course I want to thank Ms. I’ve bonded with so many Ashton. She has been nothing different people and gotten to but a positive role model enjoy every minute of working to me the last four years. with our staff. The constant Thank you all for all “editors need to be up and the great memories I have made moving” and all the laughs all four years of high school.

Brooke Wilcoxson year, I still value you and the relationship we have created. I hope for nothing but the best for all of you. I would never have survived deadline days without Jordyn Furnish. You were my rock this year and helped me through everything. I could always vent to you when frustrations occurred, and I didn’t know how to handle them. You always knew how to help. Not only did we grow closer as fellow EIC’s, but you became a big part of my personal life and someone I can call a true friend. I don’t know what I would have done without you this year; you Last April, during my are absolutely amazing. junior year, when I was chosen Ms. Ashton – you When I was asked to be an editor-in-chief for the have been such a help and to be an editor on yearbook, school newspaper, I was excited inspiration to me this year. You Kendyl Liechty I was so excited. I have been to say the least, but I had no have helped transform me into on staff all four years, but idea what I was getting myself the person I’m still becoming. this year has been the best. into. Now, a whole school year Your criticisms and motivation I was happy that I could be has gone by and I’m writing have completely helped me creative and make something my very last piece of writing become the leader I am. You that no one would forget. for The Lion’s Tale, my final cared enough about me to Being an editor is farewell. I remember reading pinpoint my weaknesses and challenging; it takes patience these from the editors-in-chief guided me to improve them. and dedication, but I wouldn’t every year but never thought Everything you’ve done for change anything. Through it’d finally be my turn to write me this year has never gone Ms. Ashton’s “talks,” our my very own. This year was unappreciated and I’m so wall of shame, New York the most stressful year I have thankful to have you as not only and everyone I have meet, ever endured when it came an adviser, but a second mom. it has been well worth it. to newspaper. Being the only I will never forget Thank you to all our senior in the whole newspaper traveling to New York my staff members for making class, let alone the only senior sophomore and junior years, this book come alive. I wish EIC, it was an experience I creating lifelong memories; you all the best of luck next never imagined I’d endure. Haley confessing her Diet year and will miss you all. The journalism room Coke addiction, Ms. Ashton Ms. Ashton, for always is my home away from home, running into a curb with the directing us on what we should my safe haven. To my staff short bus, counting the number do even if we didn’t want to members, you guys made this of males who did a double take hear it. Every year you have year a year to remember. You at Jordyn Furnish, and many always encouraged me to work all have taught me so much hotel memories that we will hard and get things finished, and I will miss everything all have. I will miss everything and I thank you for that. about the staff I had this year. about newspaper from the I will miss everything You all were truly amazing. tears, the laughs, the smiles, the about yearbook, and all the No matter how frustrated or stress, and the closeness of the memories that come with it. upset I got with any of you this staff. You guys are amazing.