Student profile Volume LII

pg. 5 Issue VIIII the May 24,Lion’s 2010 Leo Junior/Senior Tale High Schoolo- Academic Superbowl teams return with big win By Grace Crain Jr. High editor

On Saturday May 8, the Leo Fine Arts and Interdisciplinary Academic Super Bowl Teams competed at the state competition held at Purdue University. Both teams competed against five other schools from across the state. Each team from Leo was able to come home from a day of answering questions to present Principal Dr. Mark Daniel with two trophies for their winnings at state. The fine arts team, coached by art teacher, Mary Hoff, received first place in the Class 2 competition on Saturday.

“It was pure happiness when we won,”

-senior Rio Kimura

“I was shocked and thrilled because we jumped from third to first on the last question,” said Hoff. “It was Ryo’s senior year, and he wanted it so badly.” The Academic Superbowl teams present Principal Dr. Daniel with their state awards. PHOTO BY KATIE BORK The interdisciplinary captain Ryo Kimura, preparing “It was something that I had four students representing the high school and would like team, overseen by retired for the state competitions was worked on my entire high school five different subject areas, while fellow students to know English teacher, Anne not that much different. The career. It was truly indescribable.” the Fine Arts team was strictly that anyone can join the Longtine and English teacher teams reviewed the material that The Fine Arts and students with fine arts knowledge. Academic Super Bowl teams. Fred Rothert, were awarded they had been studying all year. Interdisciplinary competitions “With the “I want people to look the State Runner-Up title. Once again interdisciplinary consist of answering a series of Interdisciplinary team, luck plays into the Academic Super Bowl “I was happy to take team member junior Laurel questions that relates to the certain a bigger part than knowledge, because at first people think it two teams down,” said Hoff. Dispenza said that the team used subject. The topic for this year’s so I was more focused on the is really nerdy but it is actually “Last year, only the Fine the knowledge they had gained competition was “An American Fine Arts team,” said Kimura. really fun,” said Kimura. Arts team made it to state.” from previous competitions. Generation: 1964-1980,” which Kimura and Dispenza “I would recommend it.” According the Fine “It was pure happiness is a broad category, said Hoff. have been members of the Arts and Interdisciplinary team when we won,” said Kimura. The Interdisciplinary team has Academic teams throughout Selected students break down the wall Juvenile correction center closes Leo students take part in opening the burn unit at St. Joe Hospital By Melanie Matteson programs created by the Indiana By Jordyn Furnish Staff writer Department of Correction and News editor On Friday, May 7 the Juvenile Courts. The division Indiana Department of Correction programs have the average On Wednesday May Commissioner Edwin Buss juvenile rehabilitated rather 5 sophomore Andrea Brune, announced the plans of closing the than incarcerated. With the junior Kaley Yoder and freshman Northeast Juvenile Correctional efforts of those programs, the Kelly Lantz went to St. Joseph Facility due to a substantial overall juvenile population hospital to remove a wall to drop in inmate numbers. has reduced from almost 1,110 make room for the upcoming The Division of to exactly 750 today. In the burn unit bedroom suite. Youth Services was created Northeast Juvenile Correctional Junior Laurel Dispenza by the Indiana Department of Facility alone has decreased was not able to make it to Correction to oversee how the from 100 or more to about 45. the demolition but was very juvenile services were working According to wane.com, involved in the whole project. according to http://www.news- the majority of the students who “I was actually taking sentinel.com. The Division of are currently at the Northeast the AP calc test during the Youth Services immediately Juvenile Facility are scheduled grand breaking ceremony, but I Students break down the wall to the burn unit. tried to reduce the length of for release before the facility imagine it was extraordinarily PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREA BRUNE stay for juveniles and assigned closes at the end of May. The ones superb,” said Dispenza. in planning the start of the project, Housing is the last thing on a a less restrictive setting. The less who are still serving their time Dispenza said that she fundraising, and presenting grieving family member’s mind restrictive setting focused on each will be moved to the South Bend was involved in this project since checks. She also takes part in SSH, especially if they want to be juvenile’s individual needs and Juvenile Correctional Facility. it started and that is why she was Interact, NHS, and FCA. These around their loved one all the time. used “best-practice approaches.” South Bend will become chosen to knock down the wall. are other reasons why she was “These rooms will Outside of the facility, the Indiana Department of She also said it was because she chosen to knock down the wall. provide a place for the family work is being done to reduce Correction’s main housing unit was District treasurer of the Leo According to St. Joe to rest and recuperate from the the amount of juveniles being for providing services of youth. clubs this year; she is also district hospital, the suite will help make stress they encounter daily,” confined in a correctional facility. The students ages 12 to 15 will president this upcoming year. living situations easier for people said teacher Rosie Brown. There have been diversion be housed in separate units from Dispenza was involved with injured family members. SEE BURN UNIT ON PG. 2 SEE ACJC ON PG. 2

Leo marching band beings prepration Find out the secrets about English teach- Eight things one would never know 4 for the next school year. 5er Mr. Rothert and his band. 11 about the girls tennis team. TCID:PP 2 News May 24, 2010 Local Business prepares for relocation House of Rays owner, Beth Marquardt opens up about her life and inspiration for her business

Aubrey Dean-Cross six months out of the year, 1. Describe yourself in three words: Feature editor Marquardt only works with Outgoing, friendly, conservative two other people, and the rest of the year it’s just her. During 2. What is your favorite thing to do? Ten years ago, Beth the time that she works with Fishing Marquardt decided to fulfill the two others, she really her future dream of owning enjoys it because the others 3. What is your favorite high school memory? and running her own business. are friendly, outgoing people. Graduation She’s now the owner of the Even though she enjoys the House of Rays tanning salon. company of her employees, she 4. If you could have one thing that you Marquardt was born also enjoys when it’s just her. don’t have, what would it be? and raised in Ossian, Ind., and Something that More locations for my business moved to Grabill after she had Marquardt really likes about lived in New Haven. Fresh her job is the people whom 5. What are two things you can’t live out of high school, Marquardt she gets to interact with, but without? knew she wanted to own her on the down side, that’s one The internet and my car own business. She had been of the things she likes least involved in jobs like a bus about her job. According 6. What is your biggest pet peeve? person at Richards, selling to Marquardt, some people Thieves and liars insurance for an insurance who come in are extremely company, and even working at friendly and polite, and others 7. What is your dream vacation? a glass company. None of those can be the complete opposite. To go to Hawaii jobs appealed to her much, so it Marquardt works was when she was working at an average of 50 hours from 8. Do you have any kids? the glass company in 2000 that Monday through Friday. Nope she decided to start her dream. She begins working at 8 in Marquardt was the morning and leaves the 9. What is your favorite animal? inspired to open her own salon at 6 p.m. during the Rabbits. I have two tanning salon because she is busy season, which includes a person who tans all year summer months and before 10. What is the most random round and tanning, for her, is vacations. On off seasons, thing about you? a way to relax and enjoy her Marquardt works from noon I never make plans free time. In March of 2001, to 9 p.m. Monday through after many hours of listing Friday and from 10 a.m. names and searching the to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. PHOTO BY AUBREY DEAN-CROSS internet for available names, According to Marquardt (above) plans on keeping House of Rays in Fort Wayne area upon relocation of her business House of Rays opened for Marquardt, House of Rays business. House of Rays is will be moving locations, but continuing what she loves. The of a scary thing to think an appointment anytime. Marquardt’s only job and she Marquardt isn’t completely only difference is that they are about, and I’m really excited Appointments are really enjoys working there. positive on all the plans. relocating and expanding the to get more parking for my required at House of Rays “I do everything here. She is still contemplating on business. Marquardt said the customers,” said Marquardt. and they must be scheduled I do payrolls, accounting, where their new location is main reason for the move is Marquardt would or cancelled at least two ordering items, inventory, going to be and when they there isn’t enough parking to like to thank all the customers hours in advance. House of bed maintenance, and pretty are going to move, but she accommodate the customers. whom she’s had tan at her salon Rays is reachable at their much anything that needs to does want to stay in the Fort “I’m pretty excited in the past nine years and would website, http://houseofrays. be done,” said Marquardt. Wayne area. She plans on to be moving locations but love it if everyone looking for com, or at their phone Between four and keeping the same business and at the same time, it’s kind somewhere to tan would make number, (260) 627-0835. Minors charged with murder Burn Unit Tweleve and Fifteen year old set to be tried as adults in murder case Leo’s clubs have done Ronald McDonald houses. many frundraisers to help This has been a raise money for these new Graham Powers Ill., after police responded to be given before making any plan for St. Joe for a couple suites. According to Brown Staff writer a suspicious vehicle report final decisions,” said Carolyn of years and according these clubs have asked for around 3:00 a.m. The boys had Foley, the Allen Superior to Brown and Dispenza, grants, made presentations been trying to exchange change Court Juvenile Referee. “Here it will be great and very all over Indiana to raise for cash at a Wal-Mart. One of the judge made up his mind beneficial when completed. On Wed., April 21, funds, sold bracelets and the clerks said that she thought and waived the boys right A St. Joe spokesperson said 15-year-old Colt Lundy, lights, and much more. it was odd to have three boys up to adult court without in an interview that the 12-year-old Paul Gingrich, and According to alone at that time of night, any further knowledge.” suite will be 1,600 square 12-year-old Chase Williams Dispenza, most of the money according to interceder.net. Usually in these types feet and will include four allegedly murdered Lundy’s came from a $50,000 matching On Thursday, April of cases, the judge will allow up bedrooms, two bathrooms, a step-father, 49-year-old Phillip grant. This grant helped 29, the Kosciusko County to 20 days of testing to compile shared breaking room, and Danner, in Cromwell, Ind. tremendously and will aide in judge waived both Lundy psychological information a kitchen. Dispenza said this Police found Danner the production of these new and Gingrich to adult court about the juveniles, Foley said. wouldn’t have been possible dead in his kitchen early rooms. According to Dispenza because they were the ones “You don’t usually if there wasn’t unity between Wednesday morning. The they have raised a total of want to mix kids with adults,” the Indiana clubs. Coroner’s report said he was $140,000. Brown said these said Bart Arnold, a juvenile “As one body we shot once in the face, once in the rooms are not permanent. “Here the judge made up defense attorney. “But it can truly change lives wrist, and twice in the chest, They are for the close family his mind and waived the comes down to if the kid and change them for the according to interceder.net. members who have relatives knows what he did and if better,” said Dispenza. According to boys right up to adult in the hospital, kind of like interceder.net, Lundy and his court without any further he’s able to be rehabilitated. You want him to be a better friends were going to drive to knowledge.” Arizona “to sell T-shirts to drug person when he gets out.” ACJC people.” But before this could The prospect of happen, he felt they would -Carolyn Foley rehabilitation plays a huge role have to kill his step-father. For into whether or not the court the older students. According employees will be laid off, weeks they made their plans who allegedly killed Danner. system tries a child as an adult. to the NewsSentinel.com, but every single person will at a local playground, and Williams stayed in juvenile Juvenile detention centers South Bend facility can hold up be allowed to apply for jobs finally when the day came, court because his only usually will try to focus on how to 128 juveniles, so has plenty at other Indiana Department Lundy and Gingrich retrieved charge, assisting a criminal, is the child will function in society of room to accommodate of Correction facilities. a revolver along with a semi- merely a class C felony. Many when he/she gets out. But for the new juveniles. With the closing automatic gun from Danner’s people, including Lundy’s adult prison, there is less effort According to wane. of the Northeast Juvenile own collection and killed him. and Gingrich’s lawyer, agree expended in trying to get them com, the closing of the Correction facility, built in While this was happening, that the judge did not take on the right path, said Arnold. Northeast Juvenile Correction 1992, it is expected to have a Williams did as he was told any time to see what exactly “It’s tremendously Facility will affect not only $4,000,000 saving. Also, this and prepared the car to leave. was going on with the boys, difficult to decide on whether the students housed there, plan will allow the troubled Lundy, Gingrich, and according to interceder.net. or not to put the child in adult but also the employees. Williams were arrested in Peru, “Series of tests should court,” said Stephan Gabet. Approximately sixty Indiana Department of Correction youth to get better services.

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Leo-IPFW Ad GRAD/SOAR (May) May 24, 2010 3News “Angels Among Us” awarded to elementary students Girls are honored for their generous donations to support crohn’s disease By Alyssa Mulherin was given to the foundation. Moser decided to have Feature editor her birthday party at Crazy Pinz the day of the bowl-a- thon, inviting more and more Two Leo Elementary people to take part in the event. students have been nominated “Instead of getting by a fellow student’s mother presents, people gave me money to be a couple of this month’s that we gave to the Crohn’s “Angels Among Us.” disease,” said Moser. “We Leo fifth grader, raised over a hundred dollars!” Allie Feldman, lives every Feldman’s mom, day fighting Crohns disease. Jane Feldman, nominated She has had this illness since Heidenreich and Moser for the day she was born, but this month’s Angels Among Us was not diagnosed until award. Mrs. Feldman works she was four years old. tirelessly to get the word Fifth graders out about Crohn’s disease Ashton Heidenreich and and was happy to nominate Brooke Moser, two of Allie’s them for all their hard work. close friends, are working Both girls, Heidenreich and to raise awareness, and Moser, were chosen to be this money, for the Crohns month’s Angels Among Us. and Colitis Foundation. “I was really happy Those nominated about what my friends to be an Angel Among Us were doing,” said Feldman. are to be selfless and caring “They are helping to find people. Obviously, these medicines for Crohns and two young girls exhibited maybe a cure for it someday.” exactly this along with These two young girls being perfect examples of have demonstrated something what it takes to be a good that many never have, and citizen, and a great friend. maybe never will. Selflessness This disease’s effects is not seen very often, especially take place in the stomach PHOTO BY AMANDA OVERHOLT Heidenreich, Moser, an Feldman buddy up for a picture at such a young age. Fifth and affect the digestive graders are expected to argue tract. Because of her Crohns, Feldman, if she consumes Feldman has also lost a year “Allie had said about what they want to dress Feldman is forced to be on a anything that does not agree and a half of her growth. something about a bowl- their Barbie in or that the color special diet that restricts her with her illness, she gets Heidenreich and Moser a-thon,” said Heidenreich. of marker they wanted is in from consuming any of the really bad stomach aches. lead their class in forming a group “We knew she had been sick use, not to take charge and following: nuts, fruits with Another side effect they call “Team 4 Allie.” The for a while with Crohns so do something for such a large skins, popcorn, gummies, of Crohns disease is weight young girls presented the idea Brooke and I decided to do cause. Heidenreich and Moser and various others. She is loss. According to Feldman, and organized a recent bowl- the bowl-a-thon now for her.” are two small examples of what also lactose intolerant which her weight shifts up and a-thon that was held at Crazy Students who wished it means to be a caring individual means she can not drink down often. In effort to Pinz; “Team 4 Allie” t-shirts to participate in the bowl-a- and should be admired. milk, or have ice cream. help her with this illness, were also printed and sold at thon signed up at school; each “I was so happy “I can eat doctors have prescribed her the event. All contributions bowler then asked family and when I heard that my friends cookies though,” said to many different medicines were donated to the Crohns friends to donate money in were this month’s Angels Feldman with a smile. and steroids. Because of and Colitis Foundation; the their favor. All money raised Among Us,” said Feldman. According to the various medications, grand total came to almost $600. by each individual student “They deserve to be angels.” Oil spill in gulf causes many problems Attention students: Oil spill causes destruction and may also lead to future problems

By Ashlynn Jenkins engineering department at catching shrimp and other sea Louisiana State University, life have been seen to reveal Staff writer according to al.com. red, scaly patches of skin left BP Plc executive on their legs from creosote The Gulf of Mexico Doug Suttles said the burns, according to reuters.com. took a toll on May 9 when company was worried There are many things A facebook page for the retir- a deep-sea wellhead owned about “erosion” of the one can do to help the wildlife by BP ruptured, causing pipe at the wellhead, and people who are being ing teachers has been made. millions of gallons of crude discovered from a new strongly affected by this oil oil about fifty miles off leak, meaning the erosion spill. Anyone can make a This is for students to visit and Louisiana’s coast to spread, could worsen, according to donation to help restore the according to reuters.com. al.com. The barrel is said Gulf to the “Fund for Gulf write anything they wish to Different problems to have tens of millions Coast Restoration.” It will help could occur from this oil spill, of barrels of oil, with one determine both the extent of tell any of these teachers, wish- worst-case scenario being the barrel containing 42 gallons. the oil spill and the necessary wellhead spilling out 210,000 The oil spill is not long-term restoration work ing them fairwell, telling ta gallons of oil per day. Based on only damaging the ocean required for the states and the government data from al.com, but threatening many coast, according to nature.org. favorite memory, etc. Please depending if the wellhead is individual’s businesses, such Anyone can also lost, “the oil could leave the well as fishermen who survive take advantage of volunteer feel welcome to voice your at a much greater rate, to almost off of catching and selling opportunities, such as 6 million gallons per day.” shrimp, fish, oysters, and the Coalition to Restore thoughts and feelings. Search “Typically, a very good other sea life. According to Coastal Louisiana, by using well in the Gulf can produce reuters.com, “the spill has the website www.crcl.org. retiringleoteachers on facebook. 30,000 barrels a day, but that is prompted federal and state The overall outcome under control. I have no idea authorities to put much and repercussions of this are what an uncontrolled release the Gulf Coast off limits to still unknown, but one can could be,” said Stephen Sears, commercial fish, shrimp, and contribute to help restore the chairman of the petroleum oyster harvests.” Fishermen sea from this disastrous oil spill. 4 Feature May 24, 2010 Spanish teacher Angela Daughtery gets personal Teacher shares about life outside of classroom

By Rory Harris Daugherty. She can also do an impression of the Saturday Staff writer Night Live character, Linda Richmond. And although she Angela Daugherty is unsure if this qualifies as grew up in Fort Wayne, a special talent, she admits Indiana with three sisters; that it makes people laugh. the four girls all had names Daugherty confesses beginning with the letter A. that she could never live She attended New Haven without coffee, chocolate, High School and always or self-pride. Although she wanted to be a teacher. wishes she does, Daugherty Growing up her does not have any children. favorite thing to do as a kid was “It’s a running joke playing school, making forts, in my class that whenever I hanging out with her dog, go say ‘I have an announcement’ to movies, and ride her bike. some students say ‘you’re Some may be pregnant!’” said Daugherty. surprised to find know If Daugherty was not that Daugherty actually at Leo teaching Spanish, she majored in English at the says that she would probably University of Saint Francis be doing something with and Indiana University landscaping, gardening, Purdue University Fort and/or teaching dance. Wayne. Daugherty minored Daugherty’s sister, in Spanish, only because Amber Talarico, is a hair stylist, she had to switch majors and worked with some of the when she switched colleges. drama students for the musical. Daugherty had Daugherty wants students always been interested in to know that she would love Spanish, since she took her more clients from Leo and will first Spanish class in junior even give student discounts. high. According to Daugherty, Daugherty says she is she first sparked an interest in faced with stress on a regular Spanish, because her family basis. She has learned that she is Italian, and since Spanish has to control her breathing in is so close to Italian, she order to slow down and cope. had always been interested. She takes 5 to 10 really deep, “Most schools don’t long breaths. According to offer Italian so Spanish is Daugherty it really does help. close,” said Daugherty. She Daugherty hates became a Spanish teacher, Mrs. Daughtery teaches her class. people being mean to people because of her love for this PHOTO BY RORY HARRIS on purpose, she occasionally language. Her favorite vacation forgets her lunch money and spot is even Sevilla, Spain. Leo’s high school cheerleading believe that they are restricted also passionate about her freaks out, and she hopes According to coach. She had coached in the in some way, but she thrives on gardening. She admits that she in twenty years to still be Daugherty, it is a gift that past, even at St. Francis, which pushing so they can see that the loves it, and she considers it teaching, maybe even college she is able to have “adult” she really enjoyed. When she can do more. Daugherty applies her therapy at times. She also courses. Through coaching, conversations with students, was asked at Leo, she figured it this to her own life as well. enjoys going out to restaurants, teaching, and genuinely along with being able to be was a great way to get involved. She has a motto that she lives eating outdoors, going out enjoying the subject she funny/silly everyday. She “The part I love the by that incorporates this idea. and dancing, collecting invests her time in, Daugherty also enjoys being able to see most is coaching stunts and According to this motto, she foreign coins, and cooking. does not to anything half way students learn new things, helping girls push their limits,” never fails, she merely succeeds “I’m a short, energetic but pushes herself along with all while getting paid for it. said Daugherty. According at finding out what not to do. teacher who loves to laugh and her students, cheerleaders, Daugherty is also to Daugherty, most of them Daugherty is watch Rachel Ray on TV,” said and those around her. Preparation begins for next years marching band season Bob Myers instructs band members for try outs seven competitions; however, By Hannah Field with all the budget cuts Opinion editor taking affect at the beginning of next school year, he does Bob Meyers, the band not know yet if this many director, and the members competitions will be possible. of the band have begun “In order to be able preparation for next year’s to compete in that many marching band season. competitions next year we “The music has been might have to increase the band chosen but I am still revising the fees or do more fundraising,” final draft of the music choices said Meyers; “however, we for next year,” said Meyers. don’t even know yet if we According to will be able to compete in sophomore Brittney Clark that many competitions.” who is trying out for the According to junior color guard team, open gym Elizabeth Huber who plays the workouts for next year’s color flute and piccolo, this summer guard team have started. the students who will be “We have started participating in band or color learning new movements guard next year have a two and tricks for next year,” week long camp before school said Clark. “We haven’t been starts and also have various practicing for very long yet practices during the evenings so we don’t know everything in the summer. The camp that we are doing yet.” takes place at the high school The color guard team and is during the two weeks performs in competitions with right before school starts. The the marching band. The dates camp runs from 8 a.m. until 4 for tryouts for the color guard p.m. They are going to have team have not yet been made, a barbeque at the end of the but they will be coming up soon. camp for all of the parents to According to come and see who will all be in Meyers, drum major practices the marching band next year. started May 12 after school “Once the school for anyone who wanted to year starts we have practices participate next year in this on Monday and Thursday part of the band. Tryouts for nights along with the the drum majors were May class time,” said Huber. 19 to determine who will be According to the drum majors next year. Huber, the section leaders Next season Meyers will be picked soon and the hopes to have the marching participants in band will band compete in at least six or be fit for their uniforms. 5Feature May 24, 2010 English teacher Fred Rothert expresses hidden talent By Jenna McAbee Staff writer

English teacher Fred Rothert shows his talents when he plays his guitar and keyboard at American Legions, some night clubs, and parties. In 2007 Rothert’s band, Freddy and the Hot Rods, was born. The first time Freddy and the Hot Rods ever performed together was in June of 2007. It was held at Hall’s Guesthouse. If one has a love for 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, rock and roll, and country music, then Freddy and the Hot Rods is the band to see. The band consists of three members: Rothert, Frank Louden, and Frank Sparks. The band all started because an old friend thought it would be a good idea. Rothert has been playing since the time he was 14 years old. “At first when my friend suggested we start a band, I was not very enthused because I was working as a single. After a couple of rehearsals, it sounded like a fun idea,” Rothert said. Mr. Rothert plays his guitar in the school parking lot. PHOTO BY JENNA MCABEE Rothert has little time on his hand to rehearse Apart from being a teacher said sophomore Hope Daniel. longer gets nervous being in Fun,” and “Brown Eyed Girl.” with the other band members. for 20 years and also playing in Students love when front of people when performing. Freddy and the Hot Rods According to Freddy the band, Rothert is the director of Rothert brings in his guitar to play. There is a variety of has 13 gigs coming up in the next 4 and the Hot Rods website www. music at St. Mary’s. During class, It allows his classes to relax and music that the band enjoys playing. months. According to www.fathr.org fathr.org, the bands’ greatest Rothert occasionally plays guitar unwind while doing their work. Playing songs from the 40’s, 50’s, they love getting calls or e-mails from goal is to get every person in for the students; this helps them “He plays his guitar really 60’s and 70’s is a great way to people to come have them perform. the audience to get up and start concentrate on what they are doing. well and has an amazing voice,” bring back the classic hits form that “Being in a band has dancing. The biggest concert “Mr. Rothert not only said freshman Forrest Bonin. time. Popular songs that Freddy really changed how I am as a performed was in Monroeville teaches us English but he also Rothert has played his and the Hot Rods perform include person,” said Rothert. “It has for the Fourth of July Fireworks. teaches us history through music,” guitar for over 48 years. He no “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “Fun Fun made me a better person.” Sisters show creative side Nic Deverall gets close and personal By Taylor Seiss “I love making dresses Nic answers questions about his favorite things, what he wants to be, important things and many more and making clothes and making Staff writer my own prom dress allowed me to do that,” said Gardner. As prom season As most attendees spent By Graham Powers approaches, attendees began their the previous months before Staff writer preparation for the big night. The prom trying to get everything hunt for the “perfect” dress may ready in time, Gardner spent the be stressful and disappointing last month and a half putting to many; as a solution for this the last touches on her dress. problem, some students at Leo “It probably took me Full name: Nicholas Drake High School decided to make about four to six weeks to make Deverall their own dress instead of the dress complete,” said Gardner. purchasing one from a store. Gardner said she made Age: 15 The majority of the the dress mostly by herself but girls choose to buy a dress for sometimes asked for other help Siblings: Katie-3, Emily-9, Matt- the big event, but a few prefer when she was confused and 12 to take the time to make their did not understand steps in the own. This process not only may directions. Along with her dress, Favorite Movie: The Hangover be enjoyable for them, but also Gardner made her date’s tie. ensures that they have a one- “I was very excited Favorite Song: Poker Face by of-a-kind dress for the dance. to show off my dress at prom Lady Gaga Some could possibly because this is the first time refer to prom as the biggest that I’ve made a dress of this Hidden Talent: I can make night of their high school career; difficulty,” said Gardner. every teen who attends wants to Her dress was my own wallets and I am CPR make sure they look their best. an aqua blue color with certified some white and beading. “I was very excited to show “I wanted to make Where would you like to go to a dress this year that was off my dress at prom,” unique to myself,” said college: IU, because most my Gardner. “I just couldn’t wait family has attended there -junior Victoria Gardner to show my dress off at prom.” Gardner was the What do you want to do when only girl to take the time to A high school girl who make her own dress this year you’re older: Pokémon master possesses the talent to make their for prom and loved doing it. because I wanna catch ‘em all own dress, let alone knows how Other Leo girls in the past to work a sewing machine, is not have also taken the time to make Favorite pleasure food: Long very common. Because of this their own dresses. A senior this inability, most teenage girls search year, Kelsey Weber made her own John Donuts because they make for months before prom to find a dress last year for prom. “I wanted me happy dress just for them, but one Leo to try something different, so I student, junior Victoria Gardner, thought I’d make my own dress Two things you couldn’t live chose to design, construct, for prom last year,” said Weber. PHOTO BY GRAHAM POWERS Nic gives the camera a little attiitude. and decorate her prom dress. without: Taylor Seiss and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 weekends: I like to build my tree because I could get to places faster Most embarrassing moment: At house since I don’t have a car a track meet I accidentally tripped If you could take home an and put my face in Reid’s butt. animal from the zoo, what Who is most important in your would it be: monkeys because life: Justin Bieber they can do some beasty things Pet peeve: people who wear crocs If you could have any superhero Things you like to do on the power what would it be: fly

Sisters Jordan and Victoria Gardner show off their self-made dresses at prom.

6Special May 24, 2010 Seniors attend last high school dance

By Rachel Burtnett Front and special editor

Lighted balloons floated through the air, the table centerpieces reflected and glistened, Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” blared through the speakers, and the last few attendees quickly made their way to the dance floor; Prom 2010 had begun. The prom committee consists of class officers and various volunteers from the sophomore and junior classes. The committee meets for the first time in Angie Snyder’s classroom in mid- September. This is when they begin to discuss and deliberate different prom theme ideas. The group voted between “A Touch of Glass,” “Jungle,” and “Chicago.” This year’s prom theme, “A Touch of Glass,” provided Leo juniors and seniors with a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere and allowed for an enjoyable Queen Jordan Gardner to in order to become eligible Along with his Prom continue the prom excitement time once again. Glass bowls, share their celebratory dance. for any of the bigger prizes, King title, senior Ian Brumm at the amusement park the mirrors, light up ice cubes, After dancing from 8 students are to venture from was among the big winners following day return to the tinsel, light up balloons, p.m. to midnight, prom-goers chaperone to chaperone at after-prom; he took home school at 10 p.m., ending one crystals, water, and many made their way to their cars and answer questions about the $100 Target gift card. of the most anticipated events other glistening, sparkling, and limos only to continue the basically anything that Other big winners include of the school year exhausted. reflective tools were used exciting night. After-prom took certain chaperone wishes to juniors Bri Russell who took “My favorite part about to illuminate the ball room. place once again at Georgetown ask. A few of the memorable home the ipod nano, and prom was dancing to ‘your Following tradition, Bowl in Georgetown Square. questions for this year’s after- Laura Lengacher who won love is my drug’ by Ke$ha,” the junior class planned and “I’m really excited for prom include: “What is the the large golf package, and said junior Taylor Harter. prepared the event for the Leo when I get to go to prom,” name of the Komet’s coach?,” seniors Macquelle Seevers; “Jenae Bennington, Rachel seniors in an effort to make the said freshman Sam Waters. “How many teams are in itouch, Samantha Hauschild; Burtnett, and I really broke best of their last high school “Basically so I can wear a white the Big Ten?,” “How many 19” T.V., Jordan Swing; GPS, out the hard core vocals and dance. All juniors and seniors tux and look dang good.” baseball players are on the Corey Straessle; the Wii, Ian fierce dance moves...holler.” are invited to attend and are The Leo High School field at one time?,” and Leo Alexander; digital camera, This end-of-the- allowed one guest. According after-prom, however, does Elementary School Principal and Derek Oliver who took school-year dance has been to Snyder, there were just over not just consist of bowling. Bill Diehl’s famous question, home the small refrigerator. going on for many years; 400 people in attendance. Out As students enter, each is “What was your favorite After-prom came to there is a reason this event of the 400, 63 were graduates given a small door prize elementary school memory?” a close around 3 a.m. once has not faded away such as or from another high school. that can include anything “After-prom was a lot all prizes were announced. homecoming dances or Morp. Seniors Ian Brumm, from tanning packages, Vera of fun,” said senior Melanie Students dispersed quickly Prom is an event that allows Matt Tonkel, and Carlos Da- Bradley products, and various Matteson. “I enjoy trying to to make the journey home one to dress up, be with their Rin, Bailey Rosenbaum, Jordan restaurant certificates. Every get tickets from all the parents and finally climb into bed, closest friends, spend some Gardner, and Alexis Meeks student who attends has and placing bids on different but for some, this relaxation time with their significant made up the class of 2010 prom an opportunity to enter the things. I really wanted to only lasts for a mere four or other, dance the night court. All attendees gathered drawing for any one of the get the refrigerator for my five hours; the bus for Cedar away, and make memories around the center of the many great prizes presented. dorm next year…thank you, Point was scheduled to pull that will last a lifetime. dance floor in order for Prom Each couple is given Derek. Oh, and Val Holley’s out of the parking lot at 9 a.m. King Ian Brumm and Prom their own number at the door; cooking was fabulous!” Students brave enough to Prom Court 2010 (LEFT) Seniors Ian Brumm and Jordan Gardner, the 2010 Prom King and Queen, share their celebratory dance.

(RIGHT) Ms. Snyder crowns senior Ian Brumm.

(BELOW) Seniors Bai- ley Rosenbaum, Alexis Meeks, Jordan Gardner, Ian Brumm, Matt Tonkel, and Carlos Da-Rin make up the entire prom court and pose for a picture outside the ball room after crowning.

King - Ian Brumm Queen - Jordan Gardner May 24, 2010 7Special Prom 2010... “A Touch of Glass” (LEFT) Juniors Kelsey Hetrick, Matt White, Erik Wolfe, and Grace Crain take advantage of the emp- ty dance floor at the begin- ning of the dance.

(RIGHT) Seniors Wes Cearbough and Drew Thomas attract a crowd as they break out the dance moves at prom.

Top 5 dress colors: 1. blue 2. black 3. pink 4. orange 5. yellow

(RIGHT) Senior Alec Bussen soars over the crowd with the help of fellow students during the dance.

Top 5 stores for dress purchases: 1. Deb 2. Wendys Bridal 3. Macys 4. Windsor 5. J.C. Penny (BELOW) Junior Cassie Means and guest have a great time during a song at prom. Top 5 restaurants for dinner: 1. Baker’s Street 2. Biaggis 3. Cork ‘N’ Cleaver 4. Casas 5. Hall’s Gas House

(ABOVE) Seniors Anna Thompson (RIGHT) Junior Ben Waters and soph- and Ashlynn Jenkins dance together omore Brittany Gage enjoy their time for a song. at prom. 8Opinion May 24, 2010 Burmese are immigrating to the U.S. By Niki Spade Entertainment Editor

Burmese people flee the oppression of their home country, Myanmar, and settle down in Fort Wayne. The Burmese first left their county of Burma, now Myanmar, because they were being oppressed by a military junta, a government led by a community of military leaders, who has kept their country fighting decades of war. Most of the people fled Burma and went to Thailand, some to the U.S., and others live in refugee camps. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 16,720 people of Burmese descent resided in the United States. It is estimated that at least 50,000 more people have added to that population. Substitute teacher Janice Richardson takes an active part in aiding the Burmese who fled to Fort Two Burmese children work totgether on a computer. PHOTO BY FLICKRR Wayne. She takes part in They are in need of A problem is that once help them tremendously U.S. or accepted as citizens. a lot of work around her items for their homes, which people are brought to one state because they could then “I thought it was community such as helping are normally small apartments, and then move here to settle communicate with others. sad that people would try out Leo High with sports, and are especially appreciative with family. The refugees no “The kids are picking to prohibit an entire group band, and play activities. She of furniture such as: beds, longer receiver charity services up on English and are much of people,” said Richardson also teaches religious ed., tables, chairs, and couches. in the new state since the moved easier to understand after when asked what she thought helped with construction of “Most do not have or children born in America can having been here for a few about the sign. “Some of their Cedarville Park, and planted internet but would like not receive government help. years,” said Richardson. customs are not acceptable trees through Hoosier Releaf computers which would “I met a family of “It is always harder for but educating people would at Metea Park. Helping out the be helpful for learning seven, who moved in and adults to learn a new probably be the best way Burmese was right up her alley and communicating,” had only a rice cooker which language and to speak it.” to resolve these issues.” and since first meeting them said Richardson. “All was given to them after they While some people are This is not the she has helped for two years. the kids want bikes!” came,” said Richardson. “The very accepting of the Burmese case with all new Burmese Richardson first came Leo High’s very own mom was pregnant and asked population, others feel as if citizens. Richardson talked across the Burmese while Interact Club sponsored for blankets and bowls to they are taking our jobs and to one woman about if doing a long term substitute job a furniture collection day eat from. We went back the not respecting basic behaviors. she liked it better here at Meadowbrook Elementary. with unlimited trash pick up next day with a truck load of According to The News in the U.S. or in Burma. “I got two new on May 8th. They collected things only to find out that Sentinel story, one owner put up “She said she is very students who had just come about 11 truck loads of old, she had her baby that night.” a sign that says “For sanitary happy to be in the U.S. The from Burma,” said Richardson. useable furniture to donate Burmese speak several reasons, there are no Burmese government of Burma killed “I sub at Meadowbrook to the Burmese community. different languages. Most speak people allowed”. The sign was both of her grandfathers,” frequently and it has a “We had the barn Burmese, some speak Karen, posted because a large amount said Richardson. “Here student population that is at the football field full of and only 200,000 speak Mon. of Burmese people were eating the government protects almost one-third Burmese.” different furniture pieces,” said “They have tried to betel net, which is a common you, feeds you, and you Burmese in Fort Wayne Leo teacher Stephen Gabet. teach me a few words, but I’m Burmese food, and spitting it can get health care.” have next to nothing and are in A relocation agency not very good at remembering on the floor of this laundry mat. Hopefully the Burmese need of the basic necessities. called Catholic Charities them,” said Richardson. “I am The owner was will finally be accepted as U.S. “They pretty much help get the Burmese here getting better at pronouncing forced to remove the sign citizens and will be treated come with the clothes on and settled into housing. names and try hard to and apologize to the Burmese with the same respect that will their backs,” said Richardson, They also coordinate medical remember who is who.” community, but for most the give each other. Just because “Most of the Burmese who evaluations and help provide Most Burmese people apology was not accepted. they have different customs are in Fort Wayne come from healthcare. They help students do not speak English. If they Some Burmese just don’t doesn’t mean they should the same refugee camp.” get enrolled in school. learned English, that would feel welcomed here in the be discriminated against. Formality decreases at prom By Sarah Cummins formality of the entire night.” Staff writer A prom dress is looked at as one of the most formal articles Every year juniors and of clothing that a young girl will seniors prepare for one of ever wear. Is it still considered the biggest events of the year, formal when there is more prom. Juniors and seniors skin showing than covered? prepare in a different way, and A girl’s limits on many have a different style. showing skin are solely up to A girl’s prom dress is one her. She can choose to show of the most difficult decisions to as much, as long as it is school make about prom. There are so dress code appropriate, or as many different styles to choose little as she likes. Currently, the from. Some dresses are short, dress code for prom dresses long, straight, patterned or ball is fairly subjective. As long as gowns. After the girl decides the dress cannot be described which type of dress she wants, as obscene or overly revealing, she has to find the perfect dress it is most likely appropriate. to fit her preferences. This process Sophomore Andrea can be long and exhausting. Brune said, “I would never There are so many wear some of the things I dress styles on the market right see people wear at prom, now. There also seems to be a but whatever the person is trend of dresses having less and comfortable in is fine with me.” less material on them. It seems I think that the dress as if the more revealing the that a girl chooses has much to dress, the more appealing it is. do with her personal style, but As I was shopping for a it also has a lot to do with her dress this year, I found it difficult morals as well. If the girl chooses to find a dress that fully covered to reveal much of her skin, she all of the areas of the body that has different morals than a girl could be considered provocative. who chooses to dress modestly. Many styles now have sections On a sociological level, of the dress that are cut out on this can relate to several factors. the torso, revealing parts of the The family institution has a lot stomach and back. Although to do with the way that a child some girls may like this style of dresses. Personal choice factors dress, I think it goes against the in as well. Religion and other traditional style of prom dresses. aspects can also affect the way a Senior Mitchell Diehl said, girl dresses herself. All of these “I’ve been to every school dance, things tie together in a thing as and I have definitely noticed a simple as a prom dress purchase. decrease in the amount of material Overall, prom is a formal that girls wear throughout event. The increase in provocative the years. Since the event is dresses is downgrading considered to be so proper, I fear the formality of the event. that this could take away from May 24, 2010 9 Sports Eight things one might not know about girls tennis By Al i Strang Staff writer 1. We eat more than we actually play tennis. 2. We pray before we start a match. 3. We are masters at playing tennis in 30 mph winds. 4. We listen to some pretty bumping music during practice. 5. We like to use words like “legit”, “epic”, “boom”, and “bank” because we’re a legitimately epic team that says boom and bank when we win points. 6. Our coaches best advice is “Drill them in the naval.” 7. If anyone on the team hits a person during a match with a tennis ball, that person gets a prize.

8. We talk lyrically to each other on the bus rides. COURTESY OF MEL MATTESON Track season comes to an end Varsity teams end their season with winning record

By Kirsten Jones runners were also encouraged to Staff writer stay hydrated during the meet by drinking water and Gatorade. They Lady Lions score Leo’s girls and boys track ended up being 157 points with team traveled to Bluffton for the next closest opponent scoring the annual ACAC competition. 106. The team was led by senior Garrett, Bluffton, Leo, Kelsey Weber who got first Woodlan, Adams Central, South place in the 100 meter hurdles, Adams, Southern Wells, and 300 meter hurdles, and was Heritage all come together every involved with the winning 1600 year to compete in a tournament to meter relay team. Weber also find out who is the best of the best. placed second in the long jump. According to freshman Taylor Seiss she prepares for the big competition by listening to music before the meet and eating animal crackers. “Yea [I am] definitely excited. I “[Before ACAC I did] like want to win,” said Seiss. I do before any game or She participated in three events; high jump, long jump, and meet; listen to music and the 400 meter dash. Her record focus on only what I need for the 400 meter dash was1:03. to accomplish,” “I did well in the 400, and long jump, but not too well in the high jump,” said Seiss. -freshman Keanna Gary “At first I wasn’t excited about ACAC, but as it got closer I did. I’m really excited about how tight the competition is and how close of a meet it will be,” said freshman Keanna Gary. “I In the 1600 meter run, don’t really do anything to get junior Emily Johnson placed ready for ACAC. I do like I do second and freshman Lauren before any game or meet, listen Hamilton placed fourth. In the to music and focus on only 3200 meter run Johnson placed want I need to accomplish.” first and freshman Jennifer According to freshman Emery fourth. In the 300 meter Nic Deverell, he prepares for low hurdles Weber placed first the meet by trying to relax and and Gary placed third. Junior focus on what he needed to do. Jennifer Grush won the shot For ACAC he participated in 110 put and Gary placed second. meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, The 4x800 that consisted and high jump. At ACAC Deverell of freshman Jordyn Furnish, said he did well in high jump. Gary, sophomore Hannah The two teams prepared Lengacher, and Weber took for the meet by having a day of first place along with the team hard conditioning. They then of Johnson, junior Janna Parke, broke up into the certain events Hamilton, and Lengacher. they are in and worked to fix The track teams ended problems they might have had. up taking home the gold for The teams also had to follow both girls and boys teams. certain rules before the meet. If “I never had any personal the members of the teams were in goals. If I walk off the track club sports they were not suppose knowing I did well and gave it my to attend the practices. They all, them I’m happy,” said Gary. were also prohibited to consume any amount of carbonated beverages such as pop. The

Freshman Lauren Hamiltion run in the sectional meet. PHOTO BY MITCHELL DIEHL 10 Advertisements May 24, 2010 May 24, 2010 11 Jr. High Jr. High Student Profile Fast Food Word Search E P Z S F F S S G T F Y S X B Eighth Grader, Alivia Jenkins C A N G X A I Y U K M P Y U B By Hannah Field Opinion editor F N S I N C Z H L A F C D K G What is your full name? Alivia Jo Jenkins H D Q T I I A O R L P S N P O How many siblings do you have? What are their names and ages? Ashlynn 18 and Alyse 11 A A D C O Z K C L A A D E E Y What is your biggest fear? Tornados F E M K Z F O R P I R R W S C What is one thing that most people wouldn’t know about you? Z X P I G S C A E I S P F N Q My dad is the girl’s soccer coach. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people interrupt me. G P P D B J M H K G B J J H U What is your favorite color? Orange U R R L S U E M I F R B O O I What is your favorite food? Pizza J E Q T R Z A H J C Q U Q J Z What are your nicknames? Liv Z S U P Y A W B U S A E B A N What sports do you play? Soccer What do you do for fun? C S H T A C O B E L L G U P O I like to hang out with my friends. B Y S D L A N O D C A M O A S If you were a boy, what would you want your name to be? Austin S A R B Y S H B G B O O R P Y If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? Why? Australia, because I have family that lives there. P W C D D H Z J W P O H F M I Junior High Track Update ARBYS PAPAJOHNS BURGERKING PAPAMURPHYS CICIS PIZZAHUT Boys Girls EASTOFCHICAGO QUIZNOS 4 Wins 5 Wins FAZOLIS RALLYS 0 Losses 1 Loss MACDONALDS SUBWAY MARCOS TACOBELL 1 Tie 0 Ties PANDAEXPRESS WENDYS 12 Special May 24, 2010 SeasonAmerican nine Idol of

comesin the competition; however,to “I really a hope he close wins.” was lucky to stay in the By Amanda Overholt her unique style and way of Twenty-seven year competition as long as he did Special Editor presenting herself may hurt old Casey James is from Fort as he was voted off and then her when it comes to the final Worth, Texas. James was sent saved earlier on. Lynche was a vote. Bowersox is in the final home on May 19. According favorite of the judges, and it two rightfully. The final show to American Idol, James claims was obvious that when he Season nine of will be a close competition. that, in regards to his musical got sent home on May “American Idol” began on Twenty-four-year- influences, he’s influenced by 12, the judges were January 12. As it dwindles down old DeWyze is from Mount everything that he hears. James sad to see him go. to its last contestants, viewers Prospect, Illinois. His musical has been a favorite with Kara A c c o r d i n g are preparing themselves for influences, according to DioGuardi and generally, with to American Idol, his the final show, which will result American Idol, include Cat the rest of the judges as well. favorite quote is “Facts in the 2010 American Idol. Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, On May 14, James, don’t count when you Season nine has proven Eric Clapton, and Ben Harper. Bowersox, and DeWyze have a dream.” Twenty- to be one of the most talented DeWyze is a true artist and visited their hometowns. Six-year-old Lynche is seasons American Idol has seen has stayed true to his own These emotional homecomings from St. Petersburg, since its beginning. The top four style throughout the whole were aired on May 19. Each Fla., and is a new father. contestants, and now the top competition. On May 18, contestant was humbled and Viewers were given two, have proven that talent. DeWyze was praised across amazed by their experiences. the opportunity to Crystal Bowersox is the board by the judges. He DeWyze began to cry BLAHBLAHBLAH from Elliston, Ohio—just two has been a favorite of them during one of his hometown baby stuff. Lynche hours away from Fort Wayne. since the beginning and performances. Bowersox is definitely a PHOTO PROVIDED BY She is a 24- year-old mother. this performance helped to also teared up during her talented artist, but with FLICKR.COM According to American keep him in the competition homecoming welcoming. The his near expulsion from Crystal Bowersox is in the top two Idol, her favorite quote is and on to the final two. three contestants commented the competition, it was a American Idol finalists “Success ain’t about the “Lee DeWyze is my on how thankful they were challenge for him to stick it out money; it’s about doing what favorite contestant now that to have the opportunity to through the last few weeks. Bowersox will be on May you love.” Bowersox is one Tim Urban is gone,” said sing in their hometowns. The final battle 26, on Fox at 9/8 Central. of the most vocally talented freshman Kayla Overholt. Michael Lynche between DeWyze and Top two finalist Crystal Bowersox

Top three finalist Casey James PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLICKR.COM Casey James plays the guitar as he sings in one of the first few weeks

Top two finalist Lee DeWyze PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLICKR.COM Crystal Bowersox plays guitar as she sings in her unique fashion Top four finalist Michael Lynche

PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLICKR.COM Lee DeWyze plays guitar as he sings

PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLICKR.COM Michael Lynche singing on Sinatra Night

PHOTO PROVIDED BY FLICKR.COM The final show will be broadcasted on May 26, 2010 at 9/8 Central on Fox