November 2011

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move up from advanced of great competition and it is Howard 3 Hear Our Hearts to elite, which will really interesting to watch make it more difficult to who they have to dance By: Alexa Lange against. The dancers must be Paula Wendholt 4 win. This means this extremely nervous during “To watch us dance year the dance team will competitions because one is to hear our hearts.” The have to work even harder, Recipe 5 mess up could dock points Forest Park Dance Team has than they already do. As and cause a loss. Even been extremely successful many people already know, though they have a lot of throughout the years. The dance takes a lot of time, ef- Rec Center 5 pressure on their shoulders, coach, Denise Heilers, is a fort, and practice to get it they always do their best. great example of an awesome right. The dance team re- White-tailed Fever 6 coach. Last year, her daugh- quires at least four days of I am sure the dance ter Taylor Heilers graduated practice after school, maybe team is going to rock your The Musical 7 showing a ton of love and even more sometimes. Even socks off this year with their tears at their last competition. though it takes a lot of effort, new routines. Be sure to This year for the 2012 season, you can tell the dancers love come out and support the Gamers Unite 8 the dance team consists of six to dance. You can just tell by dance team at their competi- seniors. Kalyn Wendholt and the expressions on their faces tions. The louder the cheers, Adi Dilger are the senior cap- that they adore it. Liking the happier they are. Volleyball 9 your activity always makes it tains. Junior Andi Kempf is also the dance captain. The better. Mystery Baby 10 other seniors include Erin Not only do they Schaefer, Shelby Bettag, Re- have to learn three competi- bekah Thomas, and Kyla Alt- tion dances, but they also Paranormal Activity 11 mann. have to learn other dances for For competitions, the football and basketball Basketball 10 dancers dance to hip hop, games. Some of these dances kick, and pom. Last year at include Christmas, country, the state competition, they got jazz, and many others. Since Teen Driving 11 first in kick in the elite com- they have to dance non-stop petition. They also received for at least three or four minutes, you can tell how Bowling 12 first in pom and second in hip hop in the advanced competi- extremely tired they are. I tion. In kick, they only won have attended many of their Featured Athlete 13 by less than a point against competitions to cheer them their all-time kick rivals on. The competitions are full Crown Pointe. Since they of excitement and I love the

won state last year, they must environment. They have a lot The Lookout Page 2

2011 Fall Athletic Awards Bailey Cronin

As the green leaves turned to awarded the Mental Attitude Dakota Geyer was vibrant colors of orange, yel- Award. The Top Academic awarded Best Offensive Back. low, red and brown, the 2011 Award went to Libby Gress. Ben Braunecker received the fall sport seasons reached an Johannah Jackson received the titles of Best Reciever, Special end. Volleyball, tennis, foot- Top New Comer Award. Teams and Most Valuable Player. Lynk Kordes was named Best ball, boys’ and girls’ cross Volleyball: country, and boys’ and girls’ Offensive Lineman and Best De- soccer, all had a successful Kalyn Wendholt was fensive Lineman. Miles Leonard season. In honor of the dedica- awarded PAC All-State, De- received the Best Defensive Back tion, hard work, and time these fense, Points, and Most Valua- and Most Valuable Player Award. players and parents put forth ble Player. Samantha Hopf re- Jhett Bieker proudly was awarded during the season, every team ceived the Ace Award. Rebek- Most Improved and Mental Atti- had an award’s banquet. ah Thomas was awarded the tude. Mental Attitude Award. Kenzie Coaches review the statistics of Tennis: the season and award the player Weyer received the Kill Award who has worked the hardest in and was also made the PAC All- Vaughn Buechler re- that category. Other awards are State Team. Katie Fischer re- ceived the Coach’s Award. Jake given out that may be the ceived the Blocking Award. Meyer earned the title as Most coach’s pick or as an inside Kayla Brahm was awarded the Valuable Player. Sam Beckman joke. Serving Award. Sydney Berg was titled the Most Improved had the Most Assists. Rebekah Player. The Mental Attitude Starting with the Ranger Cross Thomas, Kalyn Wendholt, Bai- Award went to Brian Hurst. Country Teams: ley Cronin, and Allison Hoff-

Boys: Brian Lindaur man were all honored as PAC was titled the Most Valuable All-Academic. Soccer: Player. Shawn Verkamp re- Football: Girls: Adi Dilger was ceived the Mental Attitude named the Most Valuable Player Award. The Top Academic and Golden Foot of the team. Award went to Austin Haake. Rachel Lueken was titled the De- Cody Flamion was awarded the fensive Most Valuable Player. Top New Comer Award. Amanda Jacob (Manner) received Girls: Nicole Rahman the Mental Attitude Award. Demi earned the name of Most Valua- Jahn was awarded Most Im- ble Player. Sara Brosmer was proved. November 2011 Page 3

ly Howard no By: Brett W.

He is a teacher, a base- one has been doing this besides ball couch, a mentor, a friend, olds, 6 years old, and a 1 year Mr. Howard. Howard has a few and a father. The teacher I decid- old. Mr. Howard does a pro- pet peeves, he told me hates nega- ed to interview was my first pe- gram where students can take tive people, and students that talk riod Career Planning teacher, off half the day of school and back, and dry cheeseburgers (he Mr. Howard. work at a job of his or her choice. This program is called loves the grease!) As we all know Mr. Howard was born ICE (Interdisciplinary Coopera- Howard is the coach of the infa- in Owensboro Kentucky. He tive Education). Howard has 16 mous Forest Park baseball team, went to Msleal Country High students in his ICE program this so I asked him if he has any favor- School. In high school he partic- year. I asked Mr. Howard what itism towards baseball players. ipated in baseball and basket- his favorite period was, and he Howard answered he is actually ball. Howard has been teaching told me he loved every single of harder on baseball players. at Forest Park for 14 years. He them. Howard met his wife, Mrs. How- has been coaching the Forest ard, our excellent librarian, in high Park baseball team for a little It’s a ritual in my ca- school. She wrote him letters and over11 years. I asked Mr. How- reer planning class that some- called him for years wanting to go ard what was his favorite thing one brings donuts once a week. out. Finally he gave in. about teaching. He answered he So I along with other students loves interacting with students, hope that someone can pick this every day is a new challenge. He up. Howard says he wants bis- also says no two days are alike. cuits and gravy on Monday and Donuts on Friday. Unfortunate- My second question I asked how many kids he has. Howard told me he has 3 kids; one is 8 year The Lookout Page 4 Mom, Secretary, and Friend: Paula Wendholt Shows Her Hard Work in School and Life By Erin Schaefer

Have you ever had to call in sick to school, or because you will be late due to a doc- as she interacts with many stu- tor’s appointment? Did you dents, staff, and others each day. ever take time to think about Paula works extremely hard to who answered the phone and keep our school running smoothly took care of your absence? That by delivering messages throughout is Paula Wendholt, our school the day. At the end of the grading secretary, and she does much periods, and for midterms, she is in more than that. As secretary, charge of getting grades together Paula has many roles at Forest and printing out progress reports Park, including attendance, an- and report cards. Along with this, swering the phones, and any- Paula has the responsibility of call- thing that is brought to the of- ing in substitute teachers if we fice by students, parents, or FP have an absent teacher. staff. During the summer when Paula graduated from we are on break and having fun, Heritage Hills High School in Paula comes in to the school to 1986. She then went to college prepare for the coming school year. at Vincennes University Jasper She is at FP if students or parents Campus. Before her secretarial have questions or concerns with position at Forest Park, Paula their classes. She makes herself was employed by Memorial available to provide assistance to Hospital and also BR Associ- anyone in need. ates. She is now married to About a year ago, Paula Stan Wendholt, and they have was diagnosed with breast cancer. three children: Ally, Ben, and She fought and beat the cancer and Grace. When she is not at is now cancer free. This shows school, Paula stays busy with Paula’s success not only in the Ally’s volleyball and basketball office, but also in life. She proves games and Ben’s basketball and to be kind and caring and ready to baseball games. be of help to anyone in need. The This year will be next time you are in the office or Paula’s eleventh at Forest Park. see Paula around school, be sure to She says what she enjoys the thank her for all of her hard work most about her job is the people, and dedication to this school and to the people in it!

November 2011 Page 5 Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls with Cranberry Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce Recipe By Danielle Fromme

stir the turkey, carrot, garlic, black pep- filling. Fold the two side points in on top of Ingredients: per, ginger, and garlic and herb season- the folded wrapper, to fully enclose the filling. 2 tablespoons olive oil ing until the garlic releases its fra- The two side points should be about 1 inch grance, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 table- apart. Firmly but gently, roll the spring roll 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil spoons of the soy sauce, and continue into a tight cylinder, and roll the wrapper over (optional) cooking until the carrot begins to sof- to firmly press down the remaining point. Set 2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey ten, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cab- the filled wrappers seam-side down onto the bage, oyster sauce, and remaining 3 parchment-lined baking sheets so they don't 1/2 carrot, minced tablespoons of soy sauce. Continue to touch. The rolls should be about the thickness 2 cloves garlic, minced stir, until the cabbage is soft and of a finger. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper cooked through, about 10 minutes. Re- 4. Bake the filled rolls in the preheated oven move the mixture from the heat, and set until they begin to brown, about 15 minutes. 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger aside. Drain off any excess liquid. Mash the cranberry sauce in a saucepan over 1/8 teaspoon garlic and herb season- 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 medium heat until the sauce is smooth, then ing blend (such as Mrs. Dash®) degrees C). Line several baking sheets whisk in the sugar, vinegar, and a dash of soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, and sim- 5 tablespoons soy sauce with parchment paper. mer, whisking the sauce, until the sugar has 3. To fill the wrappers, separate and 6 cups finely shredded cabbage dissolved and the sauce reduces and thickens place the spring roll wrappers onto your slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove sauce to a 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional) work surface, with the points of the bowl. Serve the rolls hot with the sauce. 50 (7 inch square) egg roll wrappers square pointing up and down in a dia- mond shape. Spoon about 2 table- 1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce spoons of the turkey filling in a line 1/4 cup white sugar across the center of the wrapper, and fold the bottom point up to cover the 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 dash soy sauce

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium- high heat until it simmers. Cook and The Lookout Page 6

Recreation Center Dakota Geyer

tennis, badminton, ultimate Frisbee, flag foot- The Student Recreation Cen- partment provides opportunities for ball, and volleyball. Intramural sports run all ter, measuring 109,450 square feet, students to become safety and First year, with the sports changing to accommo- was dedicated on July 10, 2009, by Aid/CPR certified. date the season and interests of students. President Daniel J. Bradley. The con- Self-directed/informal struction project, costing $21.7 mil- In regards to club sports, program- sports describe the remaining ser- lion, was completed by private funding ming is more specific and traditional format vices offered by the rec that patrons and student fees. The building offers resembling varsity intercollegiate athletics. engage in independently, namely the the following amenities for students, The club sports program provides patrons cardio and strength-training equip- faculty and staff: three court gymnasi- with the opportunity to compete in a rigorous ment, indoor track, and gymnasium um, natatorium, fitness classrooms, athletic format, competing with other univer- courts. Informal sports offer patrons multi-purpose activity studios, Multi- sity clubs in the country. Club sports current- the chance to engage in healthy, Activity Court locker facilities and ly offered are: men’s and women’s cycling, athletic activity and exercise in a equipment rooms, health assessments soccer, and racquetball, as well as men’s vol- way that best works for them on a and personal training, fitness center leyball, wrestling, and rugby. personal basis. In addition, patrons with cardio and strength-training have the chance to just play by uti- Group X classes offer students the equipment, juice bar, and administra- lizing the gymnasium. Equipment chance to engage in group exercise and fit- tive offices. Housed within the student rentals are available for: basketball, ness classes lead by trained instructors. These recreation center are the following badminton, beach volleyball, foot- classes offer a range of fitness opportunities, components which make up the pro- ball, soccer, softball, table tennis, including: cycling, Zumba, Les Mills’ Body grams and services offered by the Of- tennis, volleyball, wallyball, and Pump, core focused classes, kickboxing and fice of Recreational Sports: aquatics, weightlifting. grappling, land and water yoga, and water group X classes, intramural sports, aerobics. Since the rec’s inception, Group X club sports, and self-directed informal Within intramural sports, classes have been modified to meet the needs sports. the rec provides patrons the oppor- and requests of the students. tunity to form teams and engage in The aquatics component fo- friendly competition for a variety of cuses on providing patrons with fitness sport offers. These competitions are opportunities within an aquatic envi- open to anyone and individuals are ronment. Services available include lap free to form their own teams. Some swimming, leisure swimming, water sport offerings include, but are not fitness classes, and learn-to-swim pro- limited to: floor hockey, basketball, grams. Additionally, the aquatics de-

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White-tailed Fever By: Jayme Roos in a relatively small home range. These deer generally consume a Deer hunting remains mate with several does in a variety of food patterns, includ- to be the most popular kind of single season and are often ing wild herbs, fruits, and agri- hunting throughout Southern tempted to chase off younger cultural crops. Hunters may also Indiana today. While many bucks that are trying to breed find them feeding on leaves, hunters today hunt other ani- too. buds, and twigs when food is infrequent. Throughout South- mals such as coyotes, rabbits, This type of deer is ern Indiana, farmers tend to not and squirrels, deer hunting will born with pattern-like white like the whitetail deer. They will always be on the top of a spots to help them blend into commonly find the deer damag- hunter’s priority list. Today, their surroundings. When ing many of their crops, predom- white-tailed deer are among the they become adults, the white- inantly corn and soybeans. most common to hunt in Indi- tails have a smooth reddish- ana. Currently, from November brown coat. Throughout Au- According to the Indi- th th 12 to November 27 , the fire- gust and September, a fawn ana Department of Natural Re- arm hunting for deer takes whitetail deer loses its spots to sources (DNR), the number of place. With muzzleloader, prepare for the long winter white-tailed deer have increased hunters can hunt from Decem- months. For adults, the thick in the past decade, thus being rd th ber 3 to December 18 , and reddish-brown coat helps in- popular for hunters in Southern the late archery is from Decem- sulate the deer for the winter Indiana to hunt. For right now, rd st ber 3 to January 1 of next as well. As for the whitetails’ white-tailed deer will remain in year. weight, it depends on a specif- forests in during winter months White-tailed deer’s ic deer. An average adult to protect themselves from the breeding season usually takes male will weigh around one season’s elements. Get out to place during the months of Oc- hundred and seventy five the nearest forests to experience tober and November; this is pounds; whereas a female the fever of hunting the white- formally known as the rut. deer will weigh about one tailed deer! Bucks are ready to breed at one hundred and twenty pounds. and a half years and does usual- When hunting white- ly breed at six to seven months. tailed deer, a hunter can typi- However, dominate bucks will cally find these popular deer The Lookout Page 8

The Musical Kevin Brown

and broke it, but apologized to or anything. The Wolf was The play that the the chair. The attorney sup- played by Kristion Luttrel. high school put on was two porting Goldilocks is played He first was in Red Riding parts. They performed two by Sam Russell. The attorney Hood and did not want to kill plays. The first play told a for the Bears is played by Red or her grandmother. In story about a court case of Chelsea Freyberger. The Goldilocks and the Three Goldilocks and the Three judge governing the case is Bears he was Goldilocks but Bears. Three stories were told played by none other than, when he found out that he was as a court case. The first was Ethan Wehr. The case ends going to die, he ran off. The the truthful story that you read with Goldilocks getting to live wolf played as Cinderella’s in the story books. Goldi- with the bears, but she has to fairy godmother. In that part locks, played by Cheyenna help do the dishes. The Bears of the play the wolf said how Aders, does the usual. She have to provide her with hous- nice it was to be a prince so he eats the porridge, sits in the ing and must be courteous to told Kelsie Andry, the narra- chair, and takes her nap. The her. Sam and Chelsea also tor, that he wanted to be a second story is told through got punished in the play too. prince now. Next he was a the bear’s point of view. This play didn’t end as they prince for Snow White and They say that Goldilocks is an wanted; a line was forgotten, Sleeping Beauty. He hated evil girl. They say she broke so the curtains were closed how they were so obnoxious. everything on purpose and early. The other one was He gave them an apple with a that she did it to be mean. about a wolf that was chang- sleeping potion and they fell The third story is told through ing his ways. He switched back asleep. I enjoyed watch- the point of view of Goldi- between stories changing ing both plays. Mr. Bradley locks. She states that she is a what he wanted to be. He did did a great job this year on the sweet girl who never meant to not want to kill or eat anyone plays. be mean. She sat in the chair

November 2011 Page 9 Gamers Unite By Matthew Powers

gamer’s tastes. Xbox 360, Playstation 3, able at only five dollars per player. When people think of gam- and Wii are all represented at Ebash However, many people simply go into ing, they think of sitting on their with the majority of games being for Game Knight to sit around and play couch in the comfort of their own Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Every Fri- any manner of tabletop games togeth- home either by themselves or with day night, Ebash holds what they call a er. Many also go there to meet new friends. They will sometimes drag Lock-In. After paying thirty dollars to people and make new friends who their precious gaming console or stay all night, you can play any game share similar interests. This has been Magic cards to friends’ houses, but you’d like in any of the rooms from 8 Game Knight’s staying power. Not the point is, there typically are not PM to 8 AM. Ebash provides you food only is it a great place to hold a game very many places to get your game and beverages with the thirty dollar cov- tournament, but it’s also a great place on in public. However, a few local er, so you definitely get your money’s to make new friends. To ensure that areas have done just that, Allowing worth. Ebash is perfect for those gamers their loyal customers are taken care gamers a place to play with other who want to challenge other gamers of, Game Knight also sells assorted gamers and welcoming them with from around the area, and Ebash holds snacks and beverages to keep gamers open arms. They are multiplayer plenty of tournaments throughout the comfortable. Many students at Forest gathering places where you can make year. Recently, they held a Modern Park participate in Game Knight’s new friends and match skills. The Warfare 3 launch tournament and an FNM tournaments weekly, making best part is, in order to find these two Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 launch Game Knight a popular hangout spot areas, you don’t have to drive far tournament, as well. The winner walked for Forest Park gamers. from home. out with a free copy of the indicated Game Knight, located in The second of these hang out game. Every once in a while, Ebash will Huntingburg, is probably the best spots is a bit further away from home even hold a 48 hour lock-in that lasts example of a “gathering” place. In than Game Knight, but is not too far Thanksgiving night through Saturday particular, Game Knight is a place of a drive. Ebash, located in Evans- morning. ville, is a completely different type of where Magic The Gathering tourna- So, if you are looking for a gamer hang out area than Game ments are held every Friday night. challenge or just a place to hang out and Knight. Ebash’s focus is on video However, Game Knight is also a play some games, Game Knight and games and plenty of them. Immedi- shop where you can buy Magic Ebash are the locations for you. These ately after you walk in the door, you cards, comic books, Heroclix, and two gathering areas are rapidly gaining will see rows upon rows of video assorted board games. The main popularity and should not be missed if games to play. Ebash’s selection is game tournaments that are held at you’re looking to improve your win vast and includes a console to fit any Game Knight are Friday Night Mag- streak. ic (FNM) and Heroclix. The entry fees for these tournaments are afford- November 2011 Page 10

November: Volleyball Conclusion points almost each time. The By Rebekah Thomas large fan crowd and enormous student section helped pump up the team. In the end, the Rang- “Play with your heart” final two games, Perry Central er’s fell to the Wildcats in three were the words Coach Jaime powered through and defeated games. Geisler said to the Forest Park the Raiders with a final score In the second game of Ranger varsity volleyball team of 3-1. This ended the season the day, Perry Central fell to before they headed out onto the for Southridge as Perry Cen- Tell City. For the final game of court to battle it out against the tral went on to play the second the sectional tournament, Tell Mater Dei Wildcats. Though game on Saturday. City went against Mater Dei. the season was long and carried The final day of sec- Through a tough battle, the many ups and downs, the team tional finally came and the Marksmen defeated the Wild- was ready for the final combats Lady Rangers celebrated with cats and were the Sectional of their time as volleyball play- a morning tailgate at senior Champions for 2011. ers. Kalyn Wendholt’s house. At Regardless of the out- The sectional games the tailgate, parents of the come, the season had a great started on Tuesday, October girls fixed pounds worth of ending with senior Kalyn 11th. The first game was Mater breakfast food for the people Wendholt and junior Kenzie Dei versus South Spencer. Af- there. Regular volleyball fans Weyer making the PAC team ter three games, the Wildcats were invited for the party as and senior Allison Hoffman beat the Rebels, and they moved well. Before leaving for the getting named honorable men- on to play Saturday’s game. game, the girls joined together tion. The seniors leaving this The next games were on Thurs- in a circle and sang the fa- year are Bailey Cronin, Allison day the 13th. The first game was mous God Bless America, Hoffman, Sami Hopf, Rebekah between Tell City and North before running under the tun- Thomas and Kalyn Wendholt. Posey. Another three game nel the parents had made for With a great season behind match and Tell City moved on the girls. They were now them and the rest of their senior to play Saturday. The second ready for the game. year to go, the remaining vol- game of the night was between Coming on strong, leyball players can look forward Southridge and Perry Central. the games between Mater Dei to the next season. Coming on strong, Perry Cen- and Forest Park were intense, tral put the first game away. In with the games going over 25 the second game, Southridge came out with a win. In the November 2011 Page 11

Mystery Baby Shelby Bettag

When this month’s mystery This month’s mystery baby has blonde hair and blue eyes. He/ baby was in the sixth grade, he/she col- she has been a resident of Ferdinand lided with another student while play- since he/she was born on December ing football at recess, causing one of 7, 1993. This person is currently a his/her front teeth to become loose. teller at the German American Bank He/she eventually had to get a root ca- locations in Ferdinand and Jasper. nal and now has a fake front tooth. He/she does not participate in any Another embarrassing moment for this sports. This person has one older month’s mystery baby was when he/she sister that also attended Forest Park. was attending religion at St. Ferdinand He/she drives a tan Toyota Camry, Church and was walking around the and attended Ferdinand Elementary church’s fish pond. He/she accidental- School from kindergarten through ly fell into the pond and had to change sixth grade. into his/her P.E. clothes for the bus ride home. The mystery baby of No- vember is currently undecided on This person’s favorite place to his/her choice of college. He/she eat becomes pretty pricey for his/her wants to study to become an interior other half: Red Lobster. His/her favor- designer at either Ball State Univer- ite meal would have to be the shrimp sity or Indiana State University. In linguini and the unlimited snow white his/her free time, this person enjoys crab legs. He/she is a sucker for Red spending time with friends and fami- Lobster’s famous cheddar biscuits. ly, shopping, and working out at the This month’s mystery baby’s favorite nearby Tri-County YMCA. His/hers school subject is British Literature. He/ favorite place to shop is Target, and she enjoys the numerous stories read in he/she loves shopping for V-necks. the class and the excitement that Ms. His/her favorite television show to Shobe brings upon her students. watch is currently Sweet Home Ala- This month’s mystery baby’s bama; a reality show where Tribble favorite color is blue, and he/she con- Reese is trying to find his one true tinually re-paints his/her room because love. This person’s favorite music he/she gets bored with the same color genre to listen to varies from country day after day. He/she enjoys jumping to pop. His/hers favorite artists are on trampolines. Can you guess who Jason Aldean, Nicki Minaj, and Car- this month’s mystery baby is? rie Underwood. This person’s fa- vorite spot to vacation to would have to be Sarasota, Florida. November 2011 Page 12

Paranormal Activity 3 By: Alexa Lange

It would be no exag- As soon as the family geration to say that we spend looks a lot like the one in the begins to hear mysterious sounds the 89 minutes of Paranormal more contemporary Paranor- in their new home, Dennis insists Activity 3 waiting — taut with mal Activity 2, with tastefully on rigging up a handful of video tension — to see a face. Not just bland furniture that might cameras as makeshift surveil- any face, mind you, a face of have come out of the Ray- lance devices. We get time- nightmare terror and shivery mour & Flanigan suburban- coded views of the parents' and awe, one that will shoot a scary gothic collection. This time, kids' bedrooms — and, most volt of revelation right through the family consists of Dennis, cleverly, there's a camera mount- us. We're never entirely sure if a wedding videographer who ed on the base of a rotating fan that face is going to arrive, but has banks of monitors and that pans back and forth, with the anticipation is everything. editing equipment in his home fearful deliberation, from the The movie sets us up for it early studio; his wife, Julie (Lauren kitchen, with its pristine white on, with an amazing shock as a Bittner); and her two preteen cabinets, to the living room, with closet door is opened. Of daughters from a previous its creepy looped lamp in the course, we're also waiting be- marriage. They are Katie foreground. cause, with two other Paranor- (Chloe Csengery), who will mal Activity films behind it, grow up to be the Katie Feath- If you love to have a Paranormal Activity 3 implicitly erstone character in the first spooky time with your family or understands that we've been film, and angel-faced Kristi friends, I greatly recommend this through enough tricks in these (Jessica Tyler Brown), from movie. If you get scared ex- movies — the doors that open Paranormal Activity 2, here tremely easily, I would not watch and slam shut, the thuds and an enigmatic child who can this movie. booms and scratchy skitters on communicate with the spirit the soundtrack, the kitchen world. It's one of this haunted- utensils that fall with a crash, house movie's best jokes that the spectral shapes that you can the ghost on hand is Kristi's almost make out — to now want invisible friend, ''Toby,'' to see something more. Paranor- whom she talks to with a mix- mal Activity 3 features varia- ture of intimacy and intimidat- tions on every one of the tricks I ed formality. just mentioned, and a few addi- tional ones, but more than the first two films, it tweaks our desire to put a face on evil. The movie is a prequel, set in September 1988, though it doesn't exactly look like an '80s period piece. The spacious, high -ceilinged Carlsbad, Calif., tract home in which it takes place November 2011 Page 13

2011 Boys’ Basketball Preview Bailey Cronin

mates and having a successful The Forest Park 2011 basketball The boys will face some program.” Noah has been in- team started dominating before tough competition this year. volved in basketball since he was the school year began. On No- The dates of big games are as little. When he was asked who vember 23, 2011 the Rangers follows: Sat., Dec. 10 Wash- the funniest player on the team will walk into the gym with ington away at 6:30, Dec. 28 was, he stated, “Lynk Kordes mixed feelings. Nervousness, Graber Post Tourney at North for his on-the-court shenani- excitement, and anxiousness are Davies at 7:30, and Sat., Jan. gans.” He explained his just a few of the emotions. The 14 North Posey at home start- thoughts about this season, “I team set a goal to have a suc- ing at 6:30. expect us to have a great regular cessful season and live up to the When Jake Meyer, #22, was season and get back to semi- high expectation they hold eve- asked who he considered to be state. Hopefully get a third shot ry year. Team bonding, self- the funniest member on the at Park Tudor!” determination, and self- team, he stated, “Drew Mess- punishment would be new com- When both boys were asked mer, he touches my soul.” ponents of this year. about their expectations for the Drew is a junior on the team student section, their answers This year’s team consists of who idolizes Jake, not only as were similar. Noah stated, seniors: Jake Meyer, Ben a player but as a person. Jake “Hopefully the students get loud Braunecker, Miles Leonard, prefers to listen to Techno and pumped up for every game, Lynk Kordes, and Noah Klem. music before a game in order we're going to need them this Together, these five leaders to pump himself up. He was year. The best cheer by far is ‘I work to show a prime example asked what one thing he believe that we will win.’” for the players below them. would want to have if he was Jake, a small forward/shooting stranded on an island, and There you have it, come support guard, sinks the threes when the answered, “Satellite TV.” these boys throughout the season time is needed. Ben, a forward, Vaughn Buechler, senior here starting Wednesday, November rd does most of his work in the at Forest Park, is the one per- 23 ! Be sure to bring your paint. Lynk is the center and son he wishes to be on the Ranger Spirit and prepare your- also stays in the paint. Noah basketball team. self for the exciting atmosphere! and Miles work as point guards Noah Klem, #44, was asked and handle the ball very well. what his favorite part of being The boys start their season on a member of the Forest Park Novemeber 23, 2011 at home Basketball Team was. He stat- against Crawford County. Be- ed, “being around my team- ginning the season with three home games should bring out the fan section and get everyone pumped up for this season. The boys hope to have a great num- ber of supporters at the games. November 2011 Page 14 Teen Driving By: Brett W. er, but a lot of bad things happen Any parent will tell act like they own the road and too. Being a teenager you often you one of the most terrifying do whatever they want. think you are invincible. When moments comes when there is a I just recently turned you think that you tend to do new driver in the house, the 16 and a half which gives me dumb things, like driver over the teenager. About 10 teens died the permission to FINALLY speed limit, not wearing your each day in motor vehicle crash- drive without my parents in seat belt, and not obeying traffic es in the U.S. in 2009. the passenger seat. It is excit- signs. It is generally accepted ing, but daunting to be the When you are behind only one in the driver’s seat. I that the greatest risk of traffic the wheel, be safe. Watch what thought that I might do some crashes is among teenage driv- you and other drivers are doing. research on teen driving, the ers. Traffic crashes are the lead- Don’t take the privilege of driv- facts and statistics are a bit ing cause of death for teenagers ing for granted. If you do, it crazy. across the United States. For could be your last drive both men and women, drivers Being a new driver aged 16 to 19 years of age have grants a lot of things. You get the highest average annual crash to be free and go anywhere and traffic violation rates of any you want, like school basket- other age group. 16-year-olds ball games, Football, Soccer, are 3 times more likely to die in Baseball, etc. You can go a motor vehicle crash than the shopping at the mall, and ex- average of all drivers. Out of plore different areas of your every three teenage motor vehi- county. You could go to your cle crashes two were males. friend’s house. There are an 37% of male drivers age 15-20 endless amount of possibili- were speeding during their ties when it comes to driving. crash. Guys are pretty aggres- There are a lot of good things sive when it comes to driving in that come out of being a driv- my opinion. That is why they crash the more often than girls do. Some people think girls do not know what they are doing so they crash more. Girls crash less because they are a lot more careful behind the wheel. Guys November 2011 Page 15 Bowling Preview By Danielle Fromme

All of the other sports are finished, so what is every- Q. Are these compe- one to do for fantastic sports titions hard work? entertainment, other than play sports video games? Why, go A. “No, not really.” watch the bowling club! Bowl- ing is, after all, extremely fun to Q. Do you have to watch, and to play. I recently have any special training to had the privilege to have a talk become a bowler? with Jesalyn Pfaff of the Forest Park Bowling Club, and I A. “Not all that learned some new and interest- much, our coach Rick Bock- ing things about this year for the leman (Amy’s dad) does usu- girls’ team. ally just give us tips on how to improve our technique.”

Q. What time of the year do your competitions start? Q. Do you have any predictions for how this sea- A. “Our competitions son might start out? usually start late in October or even early in November.” A. “It might start out kind of rough because we

don’t have that many girls, but Q. What day of the I think we will do fairly well.” week and time of day do you have them? Q. How is Forest A. “We have them Park’s bowling club compared Tuesdays and Mondays at 4:30 to other schools’ bowling to 5.” clubs?

A. “Our team is more Q. Do you ride a bus to laid back than the other get to the competitions? teams.” A. “No, we have to And there you have either drive ourselves or carpool it, the truth of Forest Park with someone else.” bowling club, straight from the mouth of a true bowler. The team hopes to see you at Q. Are they at one cer- their next competition. Good tain alley, or at different ones? luck, bowlers! A. “They happen at many different alleys.” November 2011 Page 16 Featured Athlete By Erin Schaefer

year of basketball fun and This month’s featured Lynk enjoys hanging successful. athlete is successful not only in out with his friends in his free his sports, but also in his school Lynk’s third sport, time. Most people would agree work. Senior Lynk Kordes puts golf, is the most leisurely of that he is a fun-loving guy and a many hours of effort and com- them all. He enjoys playing great friend. Evan Olinger says, mitment into football, basket- golf in his free time, so when “I come to him with my prob- ball, and golf. This year he was it comes to practice and lems because he is a great Natu- nominated as a senior captain matches he has a good time. ral Helper.” Lynk is employed on the football team. Lynk plans to end his senior at Seufert Construction in the Lynk has managed to year with an extraordinary summertime, which contributes maintain a 3.9 grade point aver- season. to his strong figure for sports. Family time is also important to age while excelling in all three Of the three sports in Lynk. His parents are Barb and sports. He says it hasn’t been which Lynk participates, foot- Andy Kordes, and he has one easy doing this. “It takes hard ball is his favorite because he older sister, Alex, who attends work and I have to take time to gets to hit people. He says his Indiana University. They have study for my school work,” he favorite teammate is Fidel been avid fans at all of his sport- says. His schedule consists of (Anthony Fischer) because he ing events throughout his high calculus and other difficult is crazy and always makes school career and will continue courses. Lynk’s favorite class is funny remarks. Lynk’s favor- to be for the rest of his senior government because Mr. Gun- ite sports memory is either year. selman makes it interesting and beating South Spencer in foot- enjoyable. ball or guarding Cody Zeller Lynk has been a mem- in basketball. His favorite ber of the football team all four meal to eat before a game is years that Forest Park has had a pasta and mashed potatoes. varsity squad. His size has been a huge advantage as he is on the offensive and defensive lines. His senior year season ended with a record of 4-6. In basketball, Lynk is a center. The season has not yet begun but Lynk says he is look- ing forward to making his last November 2011 Page 17

Battlefield 3 Dakota Geyer

beautifully recreated and de- Battlefield 3 has been All the main classes: signed. anxiously hyped as the Call of Soldier, Engineer, Assault, and Duty killer, but in a sense it is The console game Recon, have different skills and very different. Despite EA in- has been slimmed down unlockable advantages that are sisting that Battlefield 3's cam- slightly from the PC, includ- essential for the fight, meaning paign would be a shining light ing the cap of 24-player the process of leveling them all in military first-person shooters. matches and modified maps. up is a must. But for all the indi- Thankfully, though, However, the console version vidualism, Battlefield 3 is all Battlefield 3 comes with a seri- is still incredibly engaging, about being part of a fighting ously world-class and totally competitive and expansive; force fighting large-scale opera- distinct multiplayer game that recreating virtual warfare on a tions against the enemy. scale that few other online fits with the series tradition of From the Battlefield shooters are able to match. warfare on a massive scale, and Rush mode to the new addition provides a challenge matched There are also some great new of Team Deathmatch, the game by few other shooters. In addi- ideas, such as an in-game encourages people to help out tion, a set of co-operative modes server browser for console their teammates not only by are engaging and support fresh matchmaking, which enables racking up the most kills, but tactics, although it would be players to easily locate the also by assisting in others areas. better if there were more of exact type of game that they Heal a teammate, get a damaged them. This game may not be the want to play. tank back into the fight or resup- killer of Call of Duty, but that's Vehicles are the big- ply a sniper team, and you are rewarded appropriately. This probably missing the point any- gest factor about the Battle- means you can top the score- way. Instead, Battlefield 3 is a field series and they are just as boards simply by being the best hugely worthy game that any crucial in Battlefield 3, wheth- team player, regardless of how online shooter fan should pick er it's attacking a target or times you have perished in ac- up. simply moving around the tion. Battlefield 3's multi- huge maps. The rewards and player excels by taking a more progression motivations are open approach to online warfare spot on in Battlefield 3, mak- that majors on player-led tactics ing it consistently rewarding and exploration. Whether it's to put in the hours and always ruling the skies in jets, raining feel like you are moving for- down fire in an attack chopper, ward. or stomping the ground; the game always makes the heat of the battle challenging and en- joyable. Battles unfold on huge maps in a variety of rural, urban and military locations that are November 2011 Page 18 Featured Vehicle By: Jayme Roos

bu helps out with its good The featured vehicle School sophomore, will also be continuance of gas mileage— for the month of November is driving a silver Chevy Malibu as when the car is completely driven by Forest Park senior, soon as he receives his license. empty; it only costs Shelby a Shelby Ann Bettag. The car is a Shelby quotes, “What can I say, total of forty five dollars to fill 2005 gold Chevy Malibu with a my family loves this model of it all the way up. It also helps current mileage of 71,934 miles the Chevy car. It will be differ- that Shelby only lives a few and includes fairly new ent seeing Bryce driving a third miles away from the high P205/65R15 Touring Matrix one too.” school. When driving the tires. She purchased the Malibu Malibu, Shelby likes to keep She hopes her car will at the nearby Hasenour’s Motor her eyes on the road when last for her future years as well. Company in St. Anthony when listening to her favorite music This includes driving to college she received her license. through her iPod, which can and back. When asked about Speaking for herself, be connected through her this future conclusion Shelby Shelby loves the Mailbu. She AUX power outlet in the front mentioned, “I have faith the Mal- drives it anywhere and every- of the Malibu. Another plus ibu will last through my college where. This includes to all of of the car is its bright lights. years. Nothing beats a Chevy!” her after-school sports and ac- When driving at night, Shelby tivities, as well as her get- has the safety of good lighting togethers with friends and fami- on the outside of her car, in- ly on the weekends. When cluding the high beams. asked how the Chevy drives, Shelby is not the Shelby states: “For a car, it defi- only one you will see on the nitely gets through them rock road driving a Chevy Malibu. roads and mud puddles. She Her older sister, Gina, a for- sure is a beauty.” The 2005 mer Forest Park graduate, has Chevy car is also very spacious, a black Chevy Malibu (also consisting of two seats in the bought at Hasenour’s). Shel- front and three in the back. The by’s younger brother, Bryce, trunk of the car provides excel- currently a Forest Park High lent space for any of Shelby’s sports bags for games and prac- tices or sleeping bags for on the weekends. With Shelby being involved in many events, sports, and activities, gas can surely get expensive. However, the Mali- November 2011 Page 19 Horoscopes By: Kevin Brown

Aries (March 21-April 19) den and use them. It will turn outside for the annual TPing. This month you will out that you won the lottery They are calling it quits for the wake up one magical morning and are going to be a multi- rest of the year, so pack up the being two to four inches taller. millionaire! You will jump for all the gear to chase away those You will be extremely happy joy! hooligans. They will not be because you will feel superior bothersome to you anymore. Virgo (August 23-September over all your friends because 22) you are taller than them. All of your insights Capricorn (December 22-January Taurus (April 20-May 20) about a conflict are accurate, 19) so move forward accordingly. You are going to find You just might catch You should stop what you are the biggest wad of cash lying on someone repeating one of your doing and just give up on it. the road. You cannot open it up famous lines today. Those Move on to bigger and better until you see a double rainbow around you have been enjoying things. or all the money will disappear. your take on life. They like what If you spot a double rainbow Libra (September 23-October you say, and have been paying you can open the cash and find 22) attention to you. Make up your out how much money you get. own words and as they copy Take the time to tidy Gemini (May 21-June 21) your new words, chuckle in their up a bit today. Prepare for faces. The odds of you escap- some busy days ahead. Your ing the day without a serious life for the next few days will be very hectic and you will be injury are dubious. Maybe it's Aquarius (January 20-February running around like a chicken true; you're not the guy/girl you 18) once were. Your luck isn’t with its head cut off. looking up to its highest point, You will find yourself Scorpio (October 23- good luck! very cold this winter. You can’t November 21) seem to get rid of the chills. You Cancer (June 22-July 22) You are a determined will always be cold no matter You have a bit too person who needs a fresh how many layers you wear. challenge in your life. Consid- much on your plate right now; try to let it go for the day. Part er swimming the Ohio River, of your stress is self-inflicted. but ensure you have all the Pisces (February 19-March 20) Go out and enjoy a relaxing, arrangements in place in case You will be leaving stress-free spa day. you can’t make it all the way behind a great Valentine’s Day. across. Leo (July 23-August 22) You and your significant other Sagittarius (November 22- had a great time. You will be This month you will December 21) happy and your relationship will participate in the lottery. You grow stronger. will take your lucky numbers You will not have to you got from a fortune cookie worry about getting TP’d any- you received at the China Gar- more this year because it is becoming too cold and wet November 2011 Page 20 November Music Review By Matthew Powers

one of their albums, but Having released four singer Matthew Heafy’s vocals they’ve never strayed from albums of varying quality in the have improved since 2008. His pure bone-crushing, ear- past 8 years, Trivium has gained screams are full of passion and shattering metal. Though, quite a following among metal- emotion, and his transitions from their varying styles haven’t heads. Though many will claim screaming to clean singing, are always been loved among all that lead singer Matthew Heafy near perfection. The whole In their fans, from the grungy sounds like a carbon copy of Waves album represents Trivi- sound of Ember To Inferno to Metallica’s James Hetfield, um’s different styles from the And Justice For All-like there is no denying that these throughout their music career. The Crusade, Trivium has metal monsters from Florida Shattering the Skies Above experimented with many dif- know how to rock. Many fans sounds as if it should have been ferent sounds to find what will say that Trivium was at included on the Shogun album. their sound really is. their best in 2005 with the re- Forsake Not the Dream sounds lease of their second studio al- With their new al- as if it were pulled straight from bum, Ascendency, or in 2008 bum, In Waves, you can tell the Ascendency album. Honestly, with their totally crushing fourth something is different about many songs sound as if they studio album, Shogun. Trivium Trivium. They’ve found their were pulled straight from As- has taken different directions sound and are taking what cendency with Heafy’s clean with their sound on every single was best about Ascendency vocals. Heafy handles much of and Shogun and combining the screaming on his own for this that sound into one mind- album, and Machine Head’s lead blowing album. The opening singer taught him how to scream instrumental Capsizing The better specifically for In Waves. Sea leads straight into one of In terms of the instrumental as- Trivium’s most powerful al- pect of the album, the guitars bum openers ever: the title sound much like they did on track In Waves. This is where Shogun: brutal, heavy, bone you hear just how much lead crushing riffs. Unlike Shogun, there are no bass solos this time around, but the guitar solos have never been better. Black and Forsake Not the Dream especial- ly stand out in terms of having awesome solos. Trivium as a band has never sounded better on any other album and this is strict- ly Trivium at their best. November 2011 Page 21 Earth Hour By Rebekah Thomas

It started with an idea. Many inspiring sto- This idea became a symbol, ries from across the world can which turned into a movement. insure the power of the World This movement unites people to Wildlife Fund’s impact on the protect the planet, stretching globe. The Nation of Brunei across the globe and is recog- (Abode of Peace) is a small nized by 135 countries and terri- Southeast Asian state that held tories, 5251 cities and towns, its second Earth Hour in 2011. and over 18 billion people. People who attended varied in sincere concern for the planet Earth Hour is the largest envi- age, race, religion, and social and want to work to bring people ronmental event in history. background, uniting all of together to protect it. This year’s Worldwide, businesses and gov- them to celebrate their com- day for Earth Hour will be held ernments will switch off their mitment to take ongoing envi- on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at lights, sending an influential ronmental action beyond the 8:30 p.m. When the movement message for action on climate hour. Another example of comes around each year, many change. Besides saving energy helping the environment can media buying agencies secure for the hour alone, this move- be seen in Nepal, where over advertising worth millions of ment ushered a new idea for all one million trees will be dollars, charitably donated, to participants. They began to go planted near the site of the help spread Earth Hour’s lights “Beyond the Hour” to commit birthplace of Lord Buddha. out message. Companies like to lasting action for the world. Getting involved in Mindshare WorldWide have Without a doubt, this has shown this global movement is easy. been supporting Earth Hour for how great things can be There are plenty of Earth years, helping secure free ads in achieved when people come Hour organizer’s in the United prestigious magazines like Times together for a common cause. States, and if there is one near and The Wall Street Journal, and television shows on CNN and Earth Hour is struc- you, you can be one! You Nation Geographic Channel. tured by the World Wildlife don’t have to be a profession- Fund or also known as WWF. al campaigner or an expert on Be prepared on the 31st As one of the world’s largest environmental dilapidation of March and join the movement and most esteemed independent but you do have to have a known world wild as Earth Hour conservation organizations, it and help save the environment has gained almost 5 million simply by turning out the lights. supporters and a global network in over 100 countries and terri- tories. The World Wildlife Fund’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natu- ral environment and build a future where people live in har- mony with nature. November 2011 Page 22 Black Friday Shelby Bettag

extend the holiday shopping study, this was the highest per- Shopping the day after period. FDR obliged but did- centage ever recorded. Thanksgiving is not just for n’t make the announcement anyone. Retailers across the Everyone knows about until October, resulting in two country advertise some of the how wild it can get during Black Thanksgivings in 1939. He lowest prices and best deals of Friday shopping, but no one ever dubbed one as the year to lure in anyone crazy thought it would be taken to such “Franksgiving.” enough to wait in lines for hours measures in one incident. and deal with loud, obnoxious In 2010, it appeared Crazed shoppers, determined to people. Black Friday received that more shoppers went out find the best deals, sometimes its name because store owners on this hectic day than in re- ends with tragic results. In 2009, historically “moved into the cent past memories. $365 was an employee at a Wal-Mart in black,” or made more money on the average amount of money New York City was trampled to this certain day of the year. spent per person from Black death by a stampede of shoving Friday to the end of the week- and pushing pedestrians. After As early as the 19th end. An estimated 212 mil- this, it made shoppers think century, shoppers have nominat- lion people shopped in com- twice about the safety of going ed the day after Thanksgiving as parison to 195 million in out on this possibly hazardous the unofficial day to start their 2009. day. holiday gift buying. Depart- ment stores were the first to Some people decided When junior Sydney partake in this by advertising that waiting in the long lines Berg was asked how she felt sales and hosting parades. One and dealing with pushy people about Black Friday shopping, big parade today, the Macy’s was not quite worth it. There- she stated, “I go Black Friday Thanksgiving Day Parade, has fore, online shopping account- shopping every year. I love the been running in the Big Apple ed for the highest percentage adrenaline rush! I sat outside since 1924. This day of steals of the weekend’s sales. About Victoria’s Secret last year for and deals became so widely 33.6% of shoppers during three hours before it opened!” known that Americans took the Black Friday weekend stayed Prepare yourself for the biggest idea to President Roosevelt. inside and shopped online. shopping event of the year! The proposal was to push According to the federation Thanksgiving up one week to