he Windsor High Schoolision October 2007 T V Volume 11 Issue 1 2007 Hall of Fame Parking lot, an members inducted New school year effective new method by: Mandy Vandiver by: Mandy Vandiver staff writer means new changes staff writer Windsor High School’s 2007 Hall of Fame members include great achievers Ever think $40 is a little expensive just that graduated from Windsor many years to drive to school? Well maybe it really is ago. They have been selected for many dif- worth it. This year Windsor has stepped ferent feats and are welcomed with pride. it up and added more parking for the high Troy Cardona graduated in the class school. The high school now have has of 1981, and he is the circuit judge for the over 275 parking spots all numbered and state of Missouri. His high school activi- assigned to students, teachers, and faculty. ties included football, basketball, baseball, The fee you pay at the beginning of track, National Honor Society, and he was the year is what helps keep the parking lot the president of his senior class. looking good and running smoothly. The Fred Dehner is the manager of Tan- school uses the money to pay for mainte- Tar-A Resort at The Lake of the Ozarks. nance on the lot and to buy parking tags Dehner’s high school activities included and paint. student council and basketball. He gradu- “We paint the lines every year,” said Mrs. Rachel Montgomery, Assistant Princi- ated in the class of 1984. photo by Andy Repple Jan Speck, the high school counselor, pal, who is in charge of parking. A+ coordinator, and student council spon- Many changes have been made, including converting the old downstairs This year numbers were also painted in sor, has also been inducted. Speck gradu- teachers’ lounge into a new student publications room. Above Junior Carissa each parking spot to eliminate the confu- ated in 1973 and played a major role in her Sandlin and Junior Mike Ziegler work on the yearbook in the new room. sion of who should park where. class. Speck played volleyball, and she was “I love the new system,” said Junior a cheerleader. She participated in choir and by: Drew Bruning Kayla Kabbaz, “I got to pick out a great band. Speck was also the student council staff writer spot, and I’m almost the first to leave president. everyday.” Doug Whitener graduated in the class nrollment is up and some classes have the maximum number of allowed stu- Very few complications have occurred of 1978 and has many great accomplish- dents. Some classes have also been eliminated. Plus, over forty students have with the new system. ments as well. Whitener played in the all- dropped from Windsor. “If two students received the same state football tournament and the all-state Dr. Sue Jackson, the new high school principal, is, however, always looking parking spot, we call them both up to the track competition. Whitener was the first E on the bright side. Jackson has big ideas and not all of them are redesigns of office and reassign one of them,” said 1,000 yard rusher at Windsor. His activi- the wheel. Of course, everyone is aware of all of the high profile changes, but several Montgomery. ties included football, track, baseball, and subtle ones have also occurred. No students should have to deal with basketball. Whitener was also on the 1978 One change that has occurred is the another person parking in their spot. Any state championship track team, which was elimination of Freshmen 101. Jackson felt problems with parking should be taken also inducted this year. that it made more sense to utilize teachers in After a sixteen-year straight to the office. core classes. An Enchanted Evening “Why would you put 12 kids in a Fresh- journey, the Windsor in the man 101 class and have 30 kids in an English teachers’ lounge has The Golden Brigade class?” Jackson said. water. The Windsor stu- Amazon Common sense seems to be something takes first place at When? Jackson has in abundance. Jackson is focus- dents can now rest easy October 6 ing her attention on classroom sizes for now. knowing their teach- Farmington Thirty-three children per classroom is the Where? ers now have a steady maximum in Missouri, but Jackson would by: Andrew Repple Windsor High School Gym like to see that considerably reduced. “ flow of coffee that will news editor What do you need? In order to reduce the class sizes at enable the teachers to Id card, Ticket, and Date! Windsor, there has been some discussion on The Windsor High School Band adding several new classrooms. One idea help provide them with took first place at their competition at Court: being discussed is adding a floor above the li- a bright future. Farmington on September 22. The band Andrew Buss brary to put these classrooms in. The library –Mr. John Leech was competing against many schools with may be aesthetically pleasing to look at, but Aaron Flader amazing band programs including Potosi, classrooms seem to be more important. Waterloo, Desoto, and St. James High Aaron Birkett Not all of Jackson’s visions are grand constructions. There have been several Robert Price Schools. classrooms that have been shuffled around to benefit both the students and faculty. All Band director Nathan Wisdom said, Bradley Johnson of these new improvements have not cost the school any money. Mrs. Kelly Isaacson’s “The students are doing well with a very Alicia Eubanks former room has now been transformed into a new art studio for Mrs. Abby Pikul. difficult program, and I am very pleased Liz Oliver Another big addition was the new student publications room, which allows a better with their progress.” Meredith Rages working space with more computers for the yearbook and journalism classes. This The band took first place by a 300th Courtney Barnes room is in the old downstairs teachers’ lounge. The teachers’ lounge has been moved of a point. They were all very pleased with Rachael Wolf next door. This has been a great improvement, and some teachers have ”taken a liking their performance. to the new lounge already. The Homecoming football game Sydney Crook-Hutsler said, “We did is Friday, October 5 @ 8:00 great but there is still room for improve- Continued on Page 2 ment.” against North County.
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[email protected] Please recycle October 2007 InDepth [email protected] 2 The Vision-issue 1 PRIDE group asks parents to support efforts to prevent alcohol abuse by: Brittany Shoemaker needs to be said. So we are provid- ing in middle school or younger, staff writer ing ideas and plenty of resources. the next step for middle school We are trying to bring PRIDE to students who want to make a dif- Pride, a local group of adults SADD” ference is TREND. This is a small and students devoted to drug and On another note, PRIDE has version of SADD, in the middle alcohol prevention, are taking a many expectations for this upcom- school. So when these students get step up and are making a difference ing year. Pharis also said,” We are into high school, they know what in our community. They represent going to keep pushing the message to do, and they can continue not Partners Responsible 4 Increasing to parents. You can’t just take the pressuring students into the wrong Drug Education. keys away. Parents not supplying things. They recently sent out let- alcohol is a big deterrent to teenag- Pharis also said, “We appreci- ters to every parent in the school ers.” ate SADD already being here and district of Windsor. These letters One of PRIDE’s main events the students being so dedicated to contained quite a bit of informa- recently took place, Binge to Black- what they want to do. They also tion to help parents talk to their out. A speaker and her son came to want to make a difference in our children about alcohol and the talk about their trials and tribula- student body and community. Our abuse of it. This group hopes that tions with their experiences with partnership should help us along this letter gave the parents that alcohol. They came to school on the way.” were supplying alcohol to their September 19. It was held in the PRIDE recently received a children the courage to stop. Many auditorium, and there were booths grant and this has made it is easier community leaders signed this let- set up to help those who would like for them to receive money and ter. to know more information. plenty of good resources. It also Pride also partners up with Another event coming up is allowed them to focus on the issues SADD (Student’s against destruc- Red Ribbon week. This is known fully with their time and efforts. tive decisions), one our clubs at nationwide, which means they need They are even trying to recruit photo contributed by PRIDE school. PRIDE coordinator, Cindy to make sure it makes a difference. other schools to get even more On September 19, PRIDE hosted Chris and Toren Volkmann, Pharis said, “ We are partners with They are going to mainly focus on people involved. mother and son, who speak about their families’ past SADD. High school students want the middle school. Due to the fact struggles in dealing with alcohol abuse. The National Guard to find their own way of what that most teenagers start drink- brought a “coffin” display for the commons, which contained A New Principal: all the needed ingredients to make meth. Dr. Jackson Continued from page 1 teacher. “After a sixteen-year journey, the Wind- by: Sean Marshall “Being an administrator is teach- sor teachers’ lounge has water. The Wind- staff writer ing. You teach the teachers. Instead sor students can now rest easy knowing their of teaching in one classroom, I can teachers have a steady flow of coffee that With the beginning of the new teach all classes and people in the will enable the teachers to help provide them 07-08 school year, we acquired a new halls,” said Jackson with a bright future,” said Mr. John Leech, principal. Dr. Susan Jackson was Many people are very disap- English teacher. offered the position May 20. She pointed about the new iPod rules; Jackson has also provided both of the started on July 1. Jackson grew up however, Jackson said that she is mobile teachers, Dr. Julie Schubert, science in south St. Louis and came from a only enforcing already-set rules. teacher, and Mrs. Dana Miller, math teacher, diverse community. She is used to “iPods are a safety hazard,” said with an office to use along with laptops. being in much larger schools than Jackson. “ If I need to get someone’s Jackson even gave up her own laptop and Windsor. attention and they’re plugged in, took a desktop in her office because she felt Jackson received her bachelor’s they could get severely injured.” the mobile teachers would get better use out degree from South East Missouri Jackson has many ideas for of her laptop. Sate. She studied for her master’s improvement, including lowering The old janitors’ closets have been degree at Washington University. class sizes. transformed into the offices used by She also received a special education “I think high school academics Schubert and Miller. They use both the degree from Saint Louis University. need to lower the student/teacher closets upstairs and downstairs. Finally, she received her doctorate ratio,” said Jackson. “I expect higher “I find it a very wonderful learning from University of Missouri St. attendance and many students to community,” Jackson said. This may be photo by Sean Marshall Louis. graduate.” true, but in her opinion, it has a ways to go. Dr. Jackson starts off the morning with her daily Jackson prefers being in ad- “So far everyone has been very Jackson said not a negative word, but she routine of preparing for the upcoming school day. ministration rather than being a warm and welcoming,” said Jackson. seems to be shaking things up a bit, and it does not seem to be all that bad. New teachers come to Windsor High School
Tom Ashton Michael Kraatz, Melissa Skubic Mary-Beth Michelle Zak is the new Spanish teacher and the new metals shop, computer is the new counselor. She is a Smith-Hynes, teaches guided study and read- he says the reason he wanted to graphics, and architectural draft- graduate of Lindenwood Uni- one of the new special education ing skills. She has been teaching become a new teacher was, “I ing teacher actually attended versity. Skubic has been counsel- teachers, is a teaching veteran for 13 years. “I had a fifth grade taught rollerblading and my wife Windsor himself. He says, “I ing for two years now. She said, with nine years under her belt. teacher that was unbelievable. She suggested that I try teaching, I wanted to become a teacher “I like the idea of being in the She said, “I was working with was inspiring, encouraging, and did, and I really liked it.” He has because some of my biggest and school environment and helping children with disabilities, and I she was just wonderful,” Zak said. now been teaching for four years. most positive influences were the students succeed.” Her fa- just really liked it.” She is a gradu- She went to Melville High School He has many great accomplish- from some of the great teach- vorite movie of all time is Oceans ate of UMKC. She drives a black and graduated from Harris Stowe ments in his life. He competed in ers I had here at Windsor.” His Eleven, and she drives a Mazda “mom-mobile.” Her favorite University. She has won the Who’s the X-Games U.S. Masters Speed favorite movie of all time is 300, Tribute. movies are any Kevin Smith Who national teaching award for Skating Championship in 1997, and he drives a Chevrolet S-10. movies, except Jersey Girl. the past three years. and came in 17th place. October 2007 OurVoice [email protected] 3 The Vision-Issue 1
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“If it weren’t for What Grinds time, everything would happen at once.” My Gears -Albert Einstein by: Drew Bruning 1. the new entertainment section? staff writer “A word to the wise ain’t nec- 2. that if you type =rand (200,99) into Microsoft Word that your whole
essary - it’s the reality will be shattered? NOTICE? stupid ones that need the advice.” 3. the recent addition of 11 teachers? -Bill Cosby 4. the “cart” teachers? by: Greg Marks 5. that the word iPod has become synonymous with mp3 player in the same opinions editor way Band-Aide is with adhesive bandages?
The common dog. Man’s best friend. Big or small, 6. a long long time ago in a galaxy far far away? black or white, it doesn’t matter, 95 percent of them are cute as can be. What’s not cute, however, is when people try 7. how overrated grammar is? to make dogs something they’re not, people. Why do people find it necessary to take small dogs and dress them up? Why 8. phonetic is not spelled how it sounds? would you put clothes on something that is supposed to be naked? Do you really think the poor thing likes having the 9. law enforcement officials do not like chit-chat? clothes on? Do you honestly think buying your dog a new little Christmas outfit will make it feel sexy? No, and do you 10. the tennis courts now have lights? know why? Because it’s a dog! Dogs do not need to be dressed up with sunglasses on and carried around in bags like their pre-madona owners. Now I have to admit, I have seen some dressed up dogs that were extremely funny. Small dogs dressed up as Yoda What’s the deal with... or a neat Halloween costume is cool, but when it is just an everyday thing with shirts and little boots, its not cute any- more. Have you ever seen a dog with little dog boots on that kids not caring? looked happy? I haven’t. A girl should be The best way to make a dog look good with clothes I know that being involved can be a great thing from two things: classy on is if it’s a big dog. I’m talking like a bulldog or a mastiff. personal experience; I also know that some activities are and fabulous They would look cool wearing something like a pirate outfit. just not for everyone. However, there is something for -Coco Channel Take a mastiff and put a parrot on its shoulder and give it everyone at our school. If you want to meet new people an eye patch with a headband. You could even put a cool and get involved in every aspect of school, then Stuco is necklace on it or something. That would be the coolest dog by: Liz Oliver a club for you. If you are a talented musician, then band ever. Or if you want to make it cute, put the bulldog in a opinions writer is something you might be interested in. There are a ton tutu. How cute would a big muscled bulldog look running of different clubs to choose from, ranging all the way around in a little pink tutu with a bow on its head? There is Have you ever wondered what’s the deal with some- from foreign languages to table tennis. something about dogs that is even more unnecessary than thing? All the time I wonder why people do things they So why wouldn’t someone want to try something clothes, carrying them around in big bags. do. In most cases the differences between people is new? When it comes to the involvement of certain class- Why do women carry around their dogs in big bags? what make us so great and unique, but other times it just es, everyone knows the senior class desperately lacks in Last time I checked, dogs have four legs, which is twice as causes problems in the community. support, the junior class is one huge team, sophomores many as we have, so let them use them. Society complains So here I am again, wondering what is the deal with always band together to get things done, and the fresh- that America is fat because people don’t move around kids who just don’t care about anything in school. Most men seem to have a lot of eager people who want to get enough, but the next thing you know we’re going to have fat everyone has something that they’re involved in, wheth- involved. So I wonder why there are certain classes who dogs because they are never walking, just sitting in a bag. er it be band, athletics, clubs, or choral, but then there just don’t care and why others have an overwhelming I never understood why celebrities like Paris Hilton are people who just go to class and go home. Why not amount of people who are willing to help? would carry around a dog. Does it make you look hot? No, get involved in something when you’re going to be here it makes you look like you’re in desperate need for attention. for four years? So everyone can comment on how cute your little dog in the bag is. Does it make you look caring? No, because if you re- ally cared you would take the uncomfortable looking clothes Letters to the editor off the poor dog and let it walk. So there’s my gripe with dogs. Don’t get me wrong I The Vision welcomes and encourages letters to the editors. Signed let- love dogs. I have a big black lab named Spyro. He’s the cool- est. But even when he was a super cute puppy I would have ters of 250 words or fewer should be brought to Room 118 or emailed to never dressed him up. Some of you may think I’m crazy and [email protected]. The Vision reserves the right to edit as long hate me for going on and on about little dogs, but some- as the intent remains unchanged. body had to say it.
The Vision Staff The Vision is produced 7 times per school year by Co-Editors-in-Chief Staff Writers the newspaper class of Windsor High School, 6208 Tori Sanders Drew Bruning Hwy. 61-67, Imperial, MO 63052. The Vision strives Adam Harju Sean Marshall to inform and entertain students, staff, and commu- News Editor Mandy Vandiver Meghan Schapp Andy Repple nity members and to uphold professional standards Liz Oliver Opinions Editor of accuracy and fairness. Unsigned editorials repre- Tiffany Maness sent the majority opinion of The Vision editors, not Greg Marks Brittany Shoemaker Features Editor T.J. Gibbar necessarily the school or district. Signed editorials Amanda Jacobs Curtis Morrow respresent the writer's opinion. T.J. Lindner Sports Editor Spencer Riggs Sam Schaefer The Vision welcomes and encourages letters to the Entertainment Editor editors. Signed letters of 250 words or fewer should Luke Parnham Adviser be brought to Room 118 or emailed to thevision@ Photo Editor Christy Hueter windsor.k12.mo.us. The Vision reserves the right to Jennifer Tremmel edit as long as the intent remains unchanged. October 2007 OurVoice [email protected] 4 The Vision-Issue 1 iPods: $300 paper weights?
You’re driving to school in the morning and as soon as you get to school, a song comes on. You get out of your car and get ready for a full day of school. By lunch you have that song stuck in your head. So what do you do? You take out your iPod and listen to the song. That will no longer be possible due to the school’s “new” iPod policy. All electronics are ri al E di to banned during school hours. MP3 players and iPods will be confiscated and sent to the office if they are out during class or in the hallways. In previous years, teachers have been in control of electronics in their classrooms. Some teachers let students listen to their iPods while they worked, rather than during lectures. The downside to letting teachers have control is that not everyone will obey the rules. Teachers that didn’t want iPods in their classrooms still had people listening to them. Students had temptations to listen to their iPods in these classes because their iPods were just in their pockets. By eliminating electronics all together, teachers no longer have to spend their time telling students to turn off their music. Teachers can now fully engage students during class time. It is tempting to just put in your iPod and drown out your teachers, but that does not ac- How To: complish anything. That just ends up hurting the student’s ability to learn. Get out of a speeding ticket Overall, the new policy will help our school and better prepare our students for college. It’s just too by: Greg Marks window, put both hands on the wheel, and flash those bad many of us have a $300 piece of equipment that opinions editor pearly whites as sincerely as you can. As you can prob- ably guess, buttering up the officer is going to be your doesn’t get the use it previously did. All right folks, every month I’m going to tell you best bet. Your greatest chance of getting out of the how to do something. Sometimes they will be funny, ticket will come if you can get said officer to laugh. Be and sometimes they will actually help you. I’m sure most careful, though, if you make the officer angry instead of people have been pulled over at least once. Maybe you giddy, you might be in for more than you originally were. late. If you’re a girl, just cry. Crying will get you out of were just a passenger when your friend got pulled over. Now if you’re not a funny person, then don’t say more it for sure, as long as its a male officer. Be sure to BEG Regardless, I’m going to assume everyone has had at than you have to. This will insure you don’t say anything the officer for a warning before they go back to their least one run-in with the law. self-incriminating in case you have to go to court. Obvi- car, because once they write it, you’re stuck with it. So you get pulled over and you know you were ously what you want to do is follow the officer’s orders Well I hope this helps at least one of you out speeding. What to do? Well, here are all the steps you carefully and be excessively polite. there. If there is anything special you want to see fea- need to get out of the speeding ticket. First off, turn If all seems lost, make something up. Say you are tured, send us a letter or tell one of our staff members. on your interior lights if it’s dark out, role down you picking a friend up to go the movies and you are almost Speak Out! Have you ever gotten out of a speeding ticket? “My step-dad’s a police “I was driving in the rain “I’ve been pulled over officer, and because of going 60 in a 40 and an around 25 times. I’ve that I just got a warning Imperial police officer had about 12 written the first time I got pulled pulled me over. I just warnings and 13 ver- over. The second time I agreed with everything bal warnings. I always did get a ticket, but my he said and he gave me make-up excuses. One step-dad was able to fix a safety lecture and a time I said I just have it for me!” warning.” to pee really bad.” Senior Hannah Suire Senior Jeremy Ferkel Senior Kourtny Schmelig
“You are the one” I had never heard it before, but I really Listening liked it. The singers had neat voices, but the backround music was the best part. This isn’t the type of music I normally Booth listen to, but I really liked it. Jeff Crook-hustler, freshman
“She Builds Quick Machines” I have heard this song before, and I really DlikeUmmy it. This lorem is ipthesu samem type of music I normally listen to. If I could sum up this song in one word, it would have to be energy, because it gets you pumped up and has a good beat. Sara Duckworth, FreshmAn October 2007 HighLights [email protected] 5 The Vision-Issue 1
Education vs. Money Teachers’ Can students handle both school and work? by: Tiffany Maness First Jobs staff writer Young works approximately 20 hours at his two jobs. To him, that is the right amount of hours. He works at both Cul- Mr. Rickermann was an umpire ver’s and the Arnold Recreational Center. for both baseball and basket- His lifegaurding hours run smoothly with ball, and also worked at Ginny’s. school. His hours at Culver’s tend to in- terfere, working until 11 p.m. on Sundays. Mrs. Ward was a salad girl at “But all in all both jobs give pretty flexible Western Sizzlin’. hours,” Young said. On the other side we have the Dr. Jackson was a waitress at a teacher’s thoughts on the matter. Mrs. grill connected to Walgreen’s. Tina Boehm, history teacher, said that she tries not to give a lot of homework, Coach Haug stapled and since she knows that there are students graded papers in the third who have jobs for the right reasons. With grade for a whole fifty cents. the college credited classes, she must give some homework. She said, “It’s an ac- Mrs. Klingeman worked in food countability thing; they have to be respon- service at a nursing home. sible.” Boehm also stated that she would like to see jobs that are more flexible for a high school student. She believes that Mrs. Freiner worked at Team- education should conquer the job. Boehm sters Camp in Pevely. also added, “They’ll [students will] be working for the rest of their lives.” Mrs. Weiss worked at a public Mrs. Pat Coffey, speech teacher pool in Crystal City. agreed and added that she thinks that a job is fine, as long as school remains Mrs. Geimer worked in a the- the student’s first priority. She said that atre in Duluth, Minnesota. Can students handle both school balance school? Managers should under- sometimes students worry too much and work? Culver’s, Subway, and Shop N’ stand that school is more important, and about money rather than taking care of Save are just a few of the jobs students if working interferes, they might have to Mr. Leech worked for a land- the academics first. scape company. have to choose from. There are some put up a “help wanted” sign. Unless it is necessary, there re- questions about having jobs during the Senior Lauren Homeier, com- ally is no need to rush working. School Mrs. Coffey worked at Desoto school year. The rewards of a job also ments on the amount of hours she works, will back you up in the long run; leading Press. come with stress and make it harder to which allow her time to do her homework. to a college education and a rewarding put school first. Many teens like to work Homeier works at Anheuser-Busch Center job. High school students don’t need to part-time for some extra money, but is it in Fenton, and said, “I’m always busy, but work when all they are trying to do is earn Mrs. Honz worked at Dairy worth it? Then you have teens that don’t never stressed.” She enjoys her job and money for material things. In the long Queen. She can still make a have a choice and need to work. Should thinks she may be overpaid. Now that run, education is more important than a curly-q. jobs be more flexible so students can still makes a strong statement. Junior Sean little extra money on the side. by: Amanda Jacobs CLIQUES features editor Runway SO HIGH SCHOOL the hall is your runway Have you ever met an adult who seems like they have spent their entire life dwelling on high Upperclassman don’t have school? That is because they are still reacting to cliques because they realize how they were defined during that time of their life. it’s stupid as they grow up.” Either high school was the best time of their life, or they don’t want to speak of it. Cliques can do that to - Senior Brittany Becker a person. Teenagers are prone to forming cliques that allow them to find their identity. There are too man don’t have cliques because they realize it’s stupid as many labels to name. This labeling helps segregate they grow up. Everything is more mellow now because us and produce a sense of belonging that everyone no one wants to deal with the drama.” Cliques make it is looking for. Most cliques revolve around a com- “ possible for students to really become close and make mon interest. For instance the jocks hang around real friends. As long as it doesn’t escalate to keeping together because they practice together, have team teenagers from expressing themselves or keep them from dinners, bus rides, and games. Spending all that finding their own identity, they are good. Maybe it’s just time together on top of enjoying the same sport that society as a whole is more accepting. The stereotypi”- makes it impossible not to become friends. It is the cal clique doesn’t have tolerance for outsiders. Questions same with every other clique in high school. (After have come up about MySpace and Facebook promoting being asked what she likes about her friendship cliques. Some adults think it makes it easier to target with Meghan Fant, her best friend of two years) someone for bullying, or comment that it is just an online Freshman Paige Hoskins replied, “I can trust her clique starter. Teenagers use MySpace as a way to express Name: Esther Flores and always talk to her, she will never stab me in the themselves through their page. It was not designed to Grade: Senior back.” Yes, high school, of course, is full of drama, keep your clique confined, but as a way to make new disagreements, and even petty arguments. Hoskins Hobbies: Sleeping, listening to music, friends. said, “I’m part of a clique, but I don’t know how to and hanging out with friends Cliques have diminished through the years to less describe it.” In her opinion freshmen don’t have and less. Parents may disagree, but things were a lot many cliques, sophomore girls and the senior guys different from when they were teenagers. You have to Favorite food: Cheez-Its and sprial that play sports seem as though they all hang out decide whether or not you think our school has cliques. mac ‘n’ cheese together. Cliques shouldn’t be a problem if people Everyone sees things differently than the next person. don’t let them escalate to one. Teenagers, just like everyone else, gravitate Weekend: If I’m not working, hang out toward people they can easily relate to. Schools en- with my friends or catch up on sleep. courage this by promoting various groups and clubs. These clubs help you to find friends that know who Future goals: Go to college. Major in they are, and what they want to be a part of. Some parents think that cliques in high school Finance/Business. Minor in Journalism. spend all their time bullying back and forth. There Get married and start a family. is way more to it than that. It isn’t all about the clothes, money, and cars like teen movies such as Breakfast Club and Mean Girls make it seem. Se- Favorite store: Target. nior, Brittany Becker agrees and said, “Upperclass- October 2007 HighLights [email protected] 6 The Vision-Issue 1 Garryn Hasty, Sophomore Ben Manson, Freshman Have you ever fallen down the stairs? Yes, I tripped at my Have you ever broken a bone? 1 desk=6 personalities Nothing serious, a toe and a finger All these students were picked out of house. Done something you told yourself because I dropped a log. Ms. Coffey’s classroom. The 2nd row, Yes. Who was your first kiss? What is one thing you never leave home 3rd desk by the window. But see how you wouldn’t do? What is your favoriteTruthfully, place to shop? I don’t remember. without? My black sharpie marker in different they really are. Hollister, I like their jeans. case I need to write something or get bored. What are your favorite pjs? Lover all the Leann Schilly, Junior My pink pjs. Are you a lover or a fighter? How many stuffed animals do you own? way! Violence leads to more violence. 107. Pokey the teddy bear is my favorite. Peace leads to more peace. If you had to marry someone right now who? What’s your favorite Disney show? Ryan, because he understands me. All of the shows are mediocre, but I own What’s your best physical feature? every Disney movie, even the classics. My eyes, I believe. What is your favorite school lunch? Real pizza, not that square stuff. Love or lust? With love comes What’s your favorite cereal? lust, normally. Apple Jacks.
Ben Manson Ms. Coffry 2nd hour
David Bennett, Sophomore
Alex Atkins, Junior What was the last movie you watched? “National Lampoon’s Christmas Who’s your craziest friend? vacation.” Yes, it was hilarious. Brian Weiter. He plays with fire. Do you have more girl or guy friends? Words that describe yourself are: More guy friends, most of my friends Sometimes I can be... Somewhat smart. are from playing sports. too cautious. Looks or personality? Brittany Cramer, Senior Personality, she needs to be smart. Who do you look up to most? What is your favorite fast food meal? The most embarrassing thing I’ve done lately Jerry Garcia Steak Quesdilla from Taco Bell is... get hit in the face by a punching bag. What is your most annoying habit? What are you afraid of most? Nothing. OCDing. Checking things 10 What are your plans for the future? times before I leave to go I plan to do some modeling. Find it.. somewhere. If you were a crayon what color See if you can guess these would you be? Green. places around the school. What is the most extreme thing you want to do? Skydive. When is the last time you ate a worm? A worm, never, but I watched Ryan Sisco eat 2 worms and a termite. October 2007 HighLights [email protected] 7 The Vision-Issue 1 AND SHINE I SE R by: Liz Oliver a growing trend of staff writer Tattoos & Piercings by: Amanda Jacobs features editor self expression Getting up in the morning can what I’m going to wear and do with be tough, especially after a summer my hair the night before, so I won’t full of late nights and mornings that have to worry about it in the morn- Both tattoos were slept away. Finding a routine ing.” and piercing are is the simplest solution to getting Getting in a routine will help growing trends, a enough rest. Sophomore Nikki you adjust more easily and quicker way of expressing Wetstein said, “I do the same things into the six in the morning alarms. yourself, and even a most every night; I always drink a Even though we still may hate them, way of rebelling. It glass of water before bed!” you’ll soon find it easier as you get seems like more and Take some advice from other further into your routine. To get into more people are getting “I got 6 tattoos in the last 7 students who have their act together. a routine you must make a plan and them, despite the pain months at Hidden Ace.” Senior Shari Zager said, “I plan out stay consistent. and cost. But before you “It’s for the memory of my Senior Jerome Brown grandma.” Senior Hannah Suire There could be more serious make the decision to roll Senior Jerome Brown issues behind your lack of energy. up your sleeve, there are Tips to help There are a few teen sleep issues that a few things you need to could affect your body throughout know. you wake the day, things as minor as a grow- First you need to know what a tattoo is. It is actu- Always go to bed at the same ing and changing body to a serious ally a puncture wound, made deep in your skin, and then time, consistancy will make it disorder. Delayed Sleep Phase Syn- injected with ink to create some kind of design. Tattoos easier to get into the groove. drome, DSPS, is where your body last so long because the ink is actually injected into your does not release the right amount dermis, which is the second layer of skin. The cells are Go to sleep early enough, so of hormones at the right times. This stable enough to make the tattoo almost permanent. The you can at least get eight hours makes it practically impossible to level of pain caused by a tattoo can vary. It depends of sleep a night. fall asleep at the correct times. You on the amount of pain you can handle and may have a very hard time waking the location on your body. Like any cut or Try and relax an hour before in the morning, be fine by mid-day, wound, a tattoo is at risk for infection, so bed, by watching t.v., listening and have the most energy at night. you must keep it clean. When taking care to music, reading a book, or This disorder can only be treated of a tattoo follow the instructions the studio even taking a shower. by medical help, so if you think this gives you to make sure it heals properly. You may affect you, a trip to the doctor must avoid touching it, or picking at the scabs. Pick out what you’re going to may be in order. Keep it bandaged for up to 24 hours. Rub wear the next day before you go So all in all, follow the simple antibiotic ointment into your tattoo, do not use “It’s a bar of music, music is what I to bed. want to do for the rest of my life.” steps above and get into a routine. petroleum jelly because it may cause the tattoo Senior Brad Arl After a few weeks of being in your to fade. Keep it away from the sun until it is fully Give yourself enough time to sleep routine, and you still feel tired healed. Because it is at a greater risk to sun rays, get a bite to eat before you go and sluggish, then maybe investigat- you should always wear a sunscreen with a 30 SPF. It not only to school. ing further issues is necessary. Sleep protects your skin, but it also keeps the tattoo from fading. is important for everyone’s daily There are many responsibilities that come along with come Put a night light in your bath- functioning, so grab your blankie along with getting a tattoo. Research it, look into studios in the room, in case you have to wake and hit the hay! area. You can call for information from the state, county, or up to use the toilet, that way the local health department to ask for recommendations, or find bright lights won’t wake you up. out if there were any complaints. There are alot of things you can look into to befor making the decision. what’s hidden in your bag? “It is of my name in chinese
Senior Amber Pind
Senior Becca Madonia
Senior Robert Price
“ It’s my last name in case I forget it somedays.” Junior Chelsea Godwin Senior Jesse Sweet
Junior Jerra Crow Items in the bag: Phone, ponytails, body spray, 10% off with gum, pens, crayons, lotion, money, mints, cam- this coupon era, bobby pins, wallet, pictures, keys, lotion, grillz, mirror, day planner, checkbook, day plan- ner, eyeshadow, iPod, and window paint.
What can you not leave home without? “Phone, camera, and lip gloss. Always carry your favorite lip gloss because you never know where you’re going!” Senior Amy Perfater October 2007 AfterHours [email protected] 8 The Vision-Issue 1 Warped Tour 2007 Wrap-Up the band the rad the bad the aftermath rating
The Starting Line The Starting Line was the Unfortunatly, they weren’t Overall they were a good * first band of the day…they the most memorable act start to the day. played a lot of new music of the day. The songs just * from their new album blended together. Nothing Direction. They got everyone really jumped out. pretty pumped up for the rest of the day. Cute is What We Aim * For If you are a Cute fan, then It wasn’t very creative, They probably would have you would have loved their so they could have been been better in a smaller set- * show. They played all their more high energy. ting. most popular songs and * played early enough that the crowed was still fresh * and into it! Sum 41 Sum 41 had by far the best per- * formance. They got the crowed Not seeing the bad, they It had to be one of the really into it and had everyone rocked out loud. best shows of Warped * singing along. Kids were jumping Tour, by far! off buildings and crowd surfing, * and shouting along to whatever Derik would say! They played * some Elvis which was fun and original. * Rocket Summer Rocket Summer was one of They were too quiet to hear. They also would have been the earlier shows. They drew * better in a smaller setting. a huge crowd for how early it was. At first they started off * pretty quiet, but then they got into it and rocked the stage.
New Found Glory New Found Glory was also a great show! They played He was trying to sing louder New Found Glory was also * a good mix of new and old than he was capable of. one of the most amazing * songs. They even threw in a shows of the day! cover song. They even joked They ROCKED from begin- * about how punk rock six ning to end! pence none the richer was * and played “Kiss Me.” Meg & Dia Meg and Dia were a new band at the tour, and even There was a small crowd, They were really good. They * though not many people and it was hot at the pavil- were just too new for people * came to see them, but they lion. to get behind them. rocked. Meg and Dia (the * two front girls of the band) had great showmanship and seemed very excited to play. Paramore The lead singer has an IIt seemed like they only got Paramore was outstanding. * amazing voice, and she around to playing a couple just lit up the stage. of songs. * *
Student vs. Faculty Top 5’s
Top 5 Movies
- Freshman Mariah Newman Mrs. Elaine Geimer
1 300 1 The Lord of the Rings 2 Michael Bay’s Transformers 2 The Princess Bride 3 A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 3 Shakespeare in Love 4 Life is Beautiful 4 Goal! 5 Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of 5 Resident Evil the Black Pearl - Top 5 Movies October 2007 AfterHours [email protected] 9 The Vision-issue 1
Xbox 360 I PC REVIEW FEATURE Bioshock Stardust >STYLE 1-Player First-Person Shooter>PUBLISHER 2K Games>RELEASE August 21
ave you ever wondered what would happen part in these genetic changes is the only way to veryone knows that the book is always better than the movie. Well if you took the best elements of Ratchet survive in this new place, and the only way to get with Stardust, that may not exactly be the case. Sometimes you can H and Clank, mixed them with the graphics Adam is to kill the Big Daddies and take the Adam E just accept things for what they are. and fighting system from Oblivion and then put it from the little sisters, either by killing them or by This plot follows the story of the young man named Tristan Thorne, his mysterious birth and his conquest to please the love of his life. He comes all underwater? Yeah me either, but it seems like returning them to their human forms for only half from the mysterious land of Faire, which is comprised of magic and tradi- that’s just what the designers at 2k Games decided the profit. tional fantasy creatures. to do. Luckily for everyone, it works out to be one From the moment you arrive in Rapture, It begins when young Tristan is having a late night with the most of the best choices in a long time. you get strong retro and futuristic feelings simul- beautiful girl in the world, Victoria. He is trying to win her love by promising Unfortunately, that description sells taneously. Whether it’s the funny, cliché middle- her everything in the world. Of course this is not enough for sweet Victoria. the game a little short in the fact that it really is school science film strip feel of the quick educa- Given up and with nothing left to offer, Tristan and Victoria watch a star fall a complex and enthralling experience, adding to tional video you watch when you get each new from the sky and with a last attempt promises to bring back the star for Vic- the classic formulas it borrows from. It does this power, or the many songs from the 40’s and 50’s toria. She takes him up on this offer, and he begins his journey through the through the execution of its storytelling and the you’ll hear along the way, there’s always something magical land. He leaves his town named Wall and sets out. Tristan enters this new colorful and pretty world in search of the star. There also happen to be sense of awe and wonder you get just walking nostalgic in the air. Songs by artists including Bing many other people in search of the star also. From a wicked witch to the de- around and looking at the scenery. The plot itself Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday just add vious heir of the magical town Stormhold, everyone is in search of the star. is an interesting story, relayed to you through the to the layers of atmosphere in the creepy dystopian This story will leave you nothing short of amazed. It truly is a beautiful love use of recorded tapes you find in the abandoned sunken city. There’s just something haunting about story with a bunch of twists and the right amount of action and adventure. corridors of the city. It tells of the underwater city creeping through a dark corner of a much larger Some people would say that reading isn’t for them. Well I have got of Rapture, built to let a man’s work be his own: world, fearing for your life, and then hearing the good news for you, they have a movie you can watch as well. The movie where ideas and science are free from rules and “How much is that doggy in the window?” song gives a perfect example of the book’s setting and the colors and effects will morals. Sure it looks like the ideal setting for sci- off in the distance. leave you dazzled. The story is slightly changed from the book, so if you’re ence and business to flourish, but the second you On the downside, the enemies stay pretty someone that gets bothered by this, I wouldn’t recommend reading the book. The movie, however, still does not disappoint. It takes the epic adven- step into the dissolving world of Rapture, you find much the same through the entire game with the ture to a different level and makes you love Neil Gaiman’s made-up world reality isn’t so perfect. only difference that ever takes place being how and his own twist on the traditional fantasy setting. The endings, however, With a short opening cinematic, the plane hard it is to kill them. You also don’t really have differ slightly with the book having a more realistic ending and the movie you’re in crashes and, seemingly alone, you swim to worry about dying since you’re respawned at the having the happier ending that everyone wanted. I would say overall this is a to a nearby lighthouse where you find an elevator nearest vita-chamber, usually a short walk from great book and movie, and I would recommend reading and seeing both. that takes you below to the underwater city. On where you died. Since you can never really lose, it -- Andy the way a video plays in your elevator that explains does take some of the challenge and caution from the origins and purpose of Rapture. When you get the way you play, but it does give you an opportu- there, you see the truth, the place is falling apart, nity to experiment with guns and powers without and the advances in genetic experimentation have fear. These problems are easy to ignore and aren’t lead to people called splicers, humans that have a big deal when compared to how seamlessly the New Releases undergone so many genetic changes that they’ve story, graphics, and atmosphere are blended to turned into monsters. The only thing they live for make a fantastic gaming experience. So would you October 2007 is finding Adam, the genetic material in all people kindly go out and play this game so you don’t miss that makes these experiments possible. Along with out on one of the best experiences available on the Games: these people, there are young genetically altered Xbox 360? Skate (PS3) Sept 24 girls called Little Sisters who walk around collect- --Luke ing Adam always protected by Big Daddies, giant The Verdict ***** The Legend of Zelda: PH (DS) Sept 24 killers in scuba gear. You soon learn that taking Halo 3 (Xbox 360) Sept 25 Project Gotham Racing 4 (Xbox 360) Oct 2 REVIEW Half-Life 2: Episode Two (PC) Oct 9 Balls of Fury Tabula Rasa (PC) Oct 16 >GENRE Action/Comedy >RELEASE August 29 >RATING PG-13 Ratchet & Cank Future: ToD (PS3) Oct 23 EXTREME MEDIOCRITY Guitar Hero III (360, PS3, Wii, PS2 ) Oct 28 alls of Fury offered everything it said in the title. in Feng’s underground tournament. There were tons of Ping-Pong balls, and it made The movie gets even more bizarre from here on Music: B me furious. out. If you can put up with the first half of the movie, Motion City Soundtrack Sept 18 The only thing this movie had more of than balls the second half is pretty entertaining. Several new char- were bad jokes. It seemed like they randomly inserted acters are introduced, and a new love story develops be- (Even If It Kills Me) some scenes just to try and get an extra joke in. If you tween Randy and Master Wong’s niece, Maggie. Nelly (Brass Knuckles) Sept 18 could get past the confusion at times, there were some One of the funnier characters in this movie is Ran- Iron & Wine (Shepherd’s Dog) Sept 25 descent jokes scattered throughout the dy’s first opponent, Freddy Fingers. Al- movie. though he has a minor part, he provides Rascal Flatts (Still Feels Good) Sept 25 This movie took a comical ap- some good laughs in the parts that he is Dashboard Confesional Oct 2 proach at a classic kung-fu film sce- in. nario. A man has to make a comeback The funniest character comes in (The Shade of Poison Trees) and trains with a master to return to tri- shortly afterwards. Randy gets offered a Band of Horses (Cease to Begin) Oct 9 umph in order to avenge a loved one. Courtesan, which turns out to be a man Jennifer Lopez (Brave) Oct 9 The movie starts out with a young named Gary. He is hands-down the fun- Randy Daytona, who is a gifted Ping- niest character in the entire movie. This Avenged Sevenfold (Self-titled) Oct 16 Pong player representing the U.S.A. in movie would have been much better off Angels and Airwave (I-Empire) Oct 25 the Olympics, facing off against the if they had him in the movie longer than German Karl Wolfschtagg. Randy five minutes. Carrie Underwood (Carnival Ride) Oct 25 looses the match and his father, who In the end, Randy battles for his life, bet on the game and did not have love, and vengeance in an epic conclusion enough money to pay off the evil war- that made the beginning almost worth Movies: watching. lord, Feng. The Heartbreak Kid Oct 5 Some years pass and Randy is working in Las Ve- So overall, this movie was filled with bad generic gas doing shows at a restaurant. Then Agent Rodriguez jokes, but contained some funny moments. If you can The Seeker: The Dark Rising Oct 5 from the F.B.I. seeks out Randy’s help to finally capture stomach the first half then you can start to enjoy the Elizabeth: The Golden Age Oct 12 Feng. After he agrees, the kung-fu movie really starts to movie. Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? Oct 12 develop when he seeks the training of the blind Ping- Pong guru, Master Wong. This is the point where they The Verdict ***** 30 Days of Night Oct 19 try to parody the martial arts movies in a non-humorous + Action packed ending that will keep you entertained. Rendition Oct 19 way. + Some good jokes every now and then. During the training period, it was one generic joke + Good actors and casting for the roles. The Comebacks Oct 26 - Mostly contained bad jokes. after the other. There were constant jokes about blind- - Very boring first half Martian Child Oct 26 ness, and some unconventional training methods. Final- - Cliché kung-fu storyline. ly, he completes his training and gets invited to compete - Would have made a better action movie rather than a comedy. October 2007 TakeDown [email protected] 10 The Vision-October 2007
Coach Ryken Suydam takes over the position New season brings changes as offensive coordina- tor mid-season Football brings in two new coaches by: TJ Lindner sports writer The reigns of the Windsor Owls offensive coordinator position was handed to Coach Ryken Suydam this past month. Suydam was one of the offensive coaches for the Owls before Coach Pat Luck had to step down due to personal reasons, which left Suydam with the responsibility of leading the Owls offense. The style of the offense will be the same West Coast no huddle offense, which has been working for Windsor so far this season. “The west coast offense is very effective seeing that we are a passing team,” Newly promoted Of- ssaid Suydam. fensive Coordinatior Suydam hopes Ryken Suydam to get everyone more comfort- able with the style of the new offense, so they will play better later on this season with the hopes of playoffs still in reach for Suydam and his offense. photo by Jennifer Tremmel “As long as we keep playing together as a Coach Jameson Allen is trying to get peak performance out of his team. Senior Andrew Buss listens intently to Allen’s team and, everyone fulfills their duties as an instructions so he can help his teammates, while the rest of the team is eager to get back out on the field. individual, we will come together and go far the rest of the season,” said Suydam. by: TJ Lindner quires the no-huddle west coast offense. Varsity improve all of their games.” quarterback Allen said “The new offense makes The defense for this year has to play a big sports writer the game a lot faster paced and it keeps the role for the team this season due to such a opposing team guess- small offense. “Our defense Athletes The Windsor Owls football team takes ing on what the play has been big so far this sea- flight into the 2007 season with new players, is going to be.” son, and it will be key for of the Month coaches, and a new offense. The Owls are Stephone Allen was Our defense has the rest of the season,” said currently 2-3. They started off 2-0 with wins one of the varsity wide Golddecker. over Desoto and Hillsboro, but fell to 2-3 after receivers last season, been big so far this The seniors on this season’s losing to Fox, Seckman and Festus. and is now replacing lineup are strong leaders in Coach Jameson Allen strides for victory ex-quarterback Luke season, and it will be all aspects and believe in with his belief in all of his players and coaches. Schlecte as varsity a key for the rest of this season as being one of The Owls lineup is a small, young, but very quarterback. Windsor’s best seasons in a talented group of players. Along with the the season. long time. “As long as we Allen said, “The key players for this season new offense, Windsor –Senior Tommy Goldacker hold together as a team, we would have to include a couple of guys who has acquired a new “ are going to be one of the try their hardest at everything and are strong defensive line coach, best teams Windsor has ever leaders on and off the field.” These players Coach Carter. Carter seen,” said Buss. include: Seniors Andrew Buss, Tommy Gold- has brought more knowledge to the Owls Windsor finished last season with a .500 decker, Josh Whitener and Juniors Stephone defensive line to the point where they feel record of 5-5. They were off to a great start, Allen, Robert Ilijasevic, and a few other indi- more comfortable doing their jobs. but they have hit some speed bumps. They Holly Tevlin viduals. Buss said, “Carter has helped out the line- are hoping to overcome them and produce Grade: Senior The new offensive setup for Windsor re- men in very many aspects that has helped to some more wins, along with a district title. Nickname: Tevlin, Tev, Hol Sport: Softball Quote: “High school ball is always fun, Michael Vick, most recent in line of athletes” in prison and this year has been great.” sessions to see which dogs were good fighters. actually roam through the crowds placing by: Sean Marshall [If the dogs didn’t fight well they were either anywhere between $30,000 to $60,000 bets. sports writer drowned or hanged.] The main worry that the insider has, is that On April 25, 2007, police raided Vick’s Vick will talk and give away secrets about the On August 27, 2007, NFL superstar house on suspicion of marijuana possession. dog fighting organization. This puts Vick’s Michael Vick plead guilty to the accusations Instead, they found 33 pit bulls found chained life in danger in and out of prison. of participating in dog fighting. When the up to car axles and 17 carcasses. Eight to nine On April 27, 2007, Michael Vick stood thought of great quarterbacks come to mind, of them linked to hanging and drowning by before the public and pleaded guilty to the Vick is certainly one of them. With his laser Vick. Police also went on to say that they accusations of dog fighting. Along with rocket arm, knowledge for the game, and feet found a “pit” (where dogs fight) and blood public humiliation, all of Vick’s endorsements, like a running back, Vick was sure to have a stained carpets. The dogs were severely including Nike, were taken away. The NFL has successful career in the NFL. Why then, would neglected from food and water. Vick, who decided to banned Vick for the season with- someone with such great talent and potential was not at the scene, denied all allegations of out pay and possibly from the NFL forever. choose to make a decision that could take your participating in dog fighting. The Falcons are demanding that Vick pay dreams away? ESPN sat down with a confidential insider his contract money back, which is estimated Mike Alvarado In the summer of 2001, Vick, Quanis L. who requested to remain anonymous. The at $20 million. Grade: Senior Phillips, Tony Taylor, and Purnell A. Peace insider has been part of dog fighting for 30 After pleading guilty to dog fighting, Vick Nickname: Mexican, Mikey Minute Man, decided to start the organization “Bad News years. He has trained and bred over 2,000 faces possible jail time of eight to 12 years. Rado, Alvarado, Alvy Kennels,” which sponsored and encouraged dogs. The insider went on to state that Vick Vick will be sentenced on December 10, 2007, Sport: Soccer dog fighting. From 2001 to 2002, Vick pur- was known as a “heavy weight” in the dog for these charges. Quote: “You can catch me at your local party, ‘cause I crank it everyday, haters chased property in Surry County, Virginia for fighting world. Instead of hiding out in a gettin’ mad ‘cause I got me some Bathin $34,000. Here, they put dogs through testing separate room to watch the fights, Vick would Apes” October 2007 TakeDown [email protected] The Vision-October 2007 Fall sports teams suit up for the regular season Soccer Volleyball Softball
by: TJ Gibbar by: TJ Gibbar by: Spencer Riggs sports writer sports writer sports writer
Photo contributed by Mike Ziegler Photo by Jen Tremmel Photo by Mandy Vandiver
The Windsor Owls men’s soccer team kicked off their The volleyball team serves up a brand new 2007 season After a rough start to the season, the Lady Owls 2007 season with a big change. A new addition to varsity at Windsor High School. The volleyball team has a lot of have made a big impact in the softball community. They this year is Coach George Van Dyke. Van Dyke has three potential this season. “I think we will finish better than last started with a 0-5 record, but they have taken a u-turn years of JV coaching experience at Windsor. Van Dyke’s year, because we started better than last year,” said Coach and are now winning games left and right, including a goal is to have a winning season, but more importantly, Dueker. major victory over Ursaline. Senior Brittni Warren had for his team to believe that they can be winners. As a team, Dueker would like to finish well over .500 the game-winning hit, and Junior Kayla Kabbaz had the Obviously for Van Dyke, varsity is a lot faster and this year. Dueker also would like to finish in the top half of winning run at the Ursaline game. comes with better competition than junior varsity. This their conference and maybe even play in their district finals. With another year of experience under his belt, summer, Van Dyke played in a competitive soccer league, “The potential is there, we just have to put the finishing Coach John Smith has come to this season prepared known as the best in the area, to prep himself for his touches on, and we will do very well,” said Dueker. and ready for a winning season. Smith will also rely on first year coaching high school varsity soccer. The captains of the volleyball team are Senior Megan the experience of three of his key players: Senior Holly “The game is much quicker than JV,” said Van Dyke. O’Sullivan, Senior Alicia Eubanks, and Senior Shannan Tevlin, Senior Fallon Hiebel, and Junior Mary Donis. “There is a lot more pressure in the varsity games because Karner. In past years, team chemistry has been an issue for the there is way more talent.” Along with being a captain, Alicia Eubanks is also the Owls. This year was no different with some struggles Over the summer Van Dyke held a team camp. This starting setter. “Setting is a big leading role. In order to during the beginning of the season. is the first time that Windsor has done something like be a leader, you have to know where everyone is,” said “Our team chemistry started off pretty bad. We this for soccer. It was something new and hopefully it Eubanks. have always had issues in this area, but after our poor will help out the results for this season. Van Dyke also The team would like to play in the district finals this performances early on, we realized we had to get our helped coach at a college soccer camp held at McKendree year, or go a long way in districts. “It’s hard to say. If we act together. So we had a meeting and talked things out, College. play like we can, we should go far,” said Eubanks. and now things are great, and it really shows though our Some key players on offense will be players like Junior Dueker only has nine players to work with, but those playing,” said Tevlin. Mike Alvarado and Junior Corey Loberg. “Even though nine can bring a lot of talent on to the court. “With only Districts are now in sight, and the team is working I’m not a captain, I’m still one of the leaders of the team,” nine players, they are all key,” said Dueker. hard to prepare for their upcoming games. With the said Alvarado. The volleyball team has a new addition this year, com- hopes of doing great in this year’s conference, the Lady The defensive leaders are Seniot Aaron Birkett and ing from Notre Dame High School, Sophomore Casey Owls are working together and winning games. “If we Junior Andy Snyder. The new starting goalie for this season Pouliezos. Being a Sophomore, Pouliezos is still starting on put together some good games, we should win games” is Junior T.J. Lindner. This is his first year starting varsity. varsity. Pouliezos is not only an addition to the volleyball said Smith. He could not start varsity last year because of residence team, but is also new to Windsor High School. Pouliezos Conference is September 29 at Perryville. The Owls issues. shows a lot of potential and should do well throughout will play their final four games, two of which are in the As a senior and captain, Aaron Birkett would like to her high school career. Pouliezos should help the team to morning, and two at night. Hopefully, they can sweep have more goal scorers up on offence, and not neces- recieve a lot of victories in the near future. conference and extend their wins to thirteen and pick sarily more wins, but more team goals accomplished. A up a conference title in the process. big team goal is to get a couple of wins in districts this year. As a captain, and helpful teammate, Birkett would like to build a stronger defense. Scarred Injury: Broken right ankle urgery Derek S : 8 screw and metal plate in his right ankle Wetherall Story: In an attempt to bluntslide a 6 stair rail, his board shot out, he fell on Year: Senior his ankle causing a complete break Sport: in both bones in his ankle. Outside ankle Inside ankle Skateboarding
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As of 9/28/07 [email protected] In-Focus October 200712 The Vision-Issue 1 Windsor versus Hillsboro
Right: Junior Timmy Waltenberger in the middle of the huddle trying to get the Windsor Owls psyched to beat Hillsboro.
Above: Senior Andrew Buss in pursuit of Hillsboro’s running back.
Right: The Windsor Owls get pumped for the game.
Above: Hillsboro’s defensive line digs in and gets ready for the next play while Junior Zach Stochl gets ready to snap the ball.
Right: Senior Andrew Buss and Junior Timmy Waltenberger prepare to block Hillsoboro’s defensive line.
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