Class of 2016 Edition

The last four years in review page 9 • Where will they go next? pages 10-11 • Senior Spotlights and fun facts page 12

VolVol LXXVIII,LXXXI, Issue Issue 5 1 Chapel Chapel Hill Hill High High School’s School’s Newspaper Newspaper October June 2016 2012 Major building overhaul Forcella announces planned for high school coming retirement Sam Nielsen Tom Forcella announced his retirement from his position as superintendent of Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) May 25. He will officially leave the post on August 1. Forcella said he decided to end his 42 years working in edu- cation to spend more time with his family. In a statement sent out in an email by the district, Forcella commended the school district staff. “I want to thank the entire staff for the spirit of cooperation Photo Courtesy of Chapel Hill-Carr- you have afforded me over the boro City Schools last five years,” Forcella said. Tom Forcella has held the position of During five years as the su- Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carr- perintendent of the district, For- boro City Schools for five years and cella has worked toward racial has been in education for 42 years. equity in education and the imple- thing that the small size of school mentation of changes in teacher districts in Northeastern states al- compensation. Both missions in- lowed him to do. Photo Courtesy of Todd Lofrese volved the development of Proj- “I was a superintendent ​Assistant Superintendent Todd LoFrese shared a building footprint that shows a possible conceptual floor plan for the new ect ADVANCE, which is intended in Maine and Connecticut for facility. The plan, which was developed by the Educational Specifications Team, will bring the school to current construction to base pay-raises for teachers standards. 17 years prior to my arrival in around performance rather than CHCCS. Because school districts Staff members are brainstorming major renovations to the Chapel Hill High experience. in the northeast are much smaller, School campus, including knocking down the current A and D-Buildings. Forcella sees Project AD- it afforded me the opportunity to VANCE as a vital step in reduc- work more closely with teachers Forrest Pratson and Eli rose and mold issues and major traffic that we, of course, will need to ing the district’s achievement gap. and principals,” Forcella said. “I Chapel Hill High School will concerns. account for.” “The implementation of wish I could have found a way to be replaced with a new building A tentative design flips the In the current design, the Project ADVANCE is critical spend more time interacting with that is estimated to be completed current Chapel Hill campus. The gyms and Hanes Theatre will re- to the district’s desire to lower staff and students.” by 2021. A-building will be replaced with main where they are. Both build- the achievement gap,” Forcella Forcella hopes to continue The new school is being de- sports fields and the main aca- ings will also receive major reno- said. “The research is clear that having some involvement in edu- signed by Moseley Architects, the demic building will replace the vations. if schools understand data, are cation by either consulting or group of architects who designed D-building and language trailers. Despite the building being trained in equity topics and are teaching at the university level. Carrboro High School, Northside “Our plans are to build the redesigned, it will not operate at able to implement best instruc- He retains interest in “systemic Elementary School and several new building first and then de- a higher capacity for students. tional practices, achievement gaps organizational change in schools,” other schools in North Carolina. construct the A-Building,” Assis- However, the renovation is sup- will close. Project ADVANCE is he said, with a focus on promot- The new project is intended tant Superintendent Todd LoFrese posed to be coupled with an ad- designed to do just that.” ing instructional excellence. to solve key issues with Chapel said. “This will minimize the need dition to Carrboro High School He regrets that he was not Hill High School, including se- for temporary classrooms. There able to work more closely with curity concerns, chronic moisture would be ongoing construction See REDESIGN, PAGE 4 district staff and students, some- [email protected]

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IN THIS ISSUE: Students pause during exams to enjoy canine company History club Dan Kleissler Amidst the widespread stress plans project and sadness that accompany exam season, Chapel Hill High School Berry Rigdon Student Government attempted to A Chapel Hill High School bring back some happiness to the club based on social studies is student body. planning a project to celebrate the Through paws4people, a history of the school. nonprofit organization that, Rho Kappa National Social since 1999, has been dedicated Studies Honors Society is a to educating people about the nationwide organization that has abilities and roles of service dogs hundreds of branches in high in society, Student Government schools across the country. arranged for puppies to visit the Chapel Hill High School is school every few weeks. one of the newest additions to Paws4people trains assistance the Rho Kappa network, which dogs for children with various is dedicated to excellence and disabilities and for veterans achievement in social studies suffering from post-traumatic courses. stress disorder (PTSD). To be admitted into the “We saw that ECHHS and honors society, students must be CHS had the puppies come to juniors or seniors, have taken their schools. We thought it was at least four semesters of social a great cause, so we reached studies courses and have a grade out to them to see if they’d be point average of at least 3.0. willing to come to CHHS,” senior The Rho Kappa chapter at representative Paige Jones said. PHOTO credit: Dan Kleissler Chapel Hill recently announced Treasurer Reagan Roeber felt Student Government members and juniors Nat Romaine, Kris Chellani and Adam Lenox and senior Reagan Roeber pet dogs that it is working on a project that the puppies would help to on campus, along with senior Julia Perkins and sophomore Anne Crabill. to commemorate the history of Chapel Hill High School. bolster student body involvement or buying materials to support Other students disagreed with paws4people’s assistance dogs after several Student Government The club is run by paws4people. Esterley. in training with the help of co-presidents Ryan Kleissler and events were cancelled this year. Student opinions of the Junior Sarah Litzinger felt volunteers from the UNC Center “After the difficulties that we Nina Ehara, with help from social requirements varied. that Student Government asked for Excellence in Community studies teacher and sponsor Holly faced with administration and not Senior Katharine Esterley for too much as they required a Mental Health. Westerman said being able to put on events for the Loranger. supported the requirements completed pass in order to attend that the process of socializing is Kleissler believes that a student body, we thought it was needed to play with the puppies. puppy events. good for both the dogs and the a good alternative,” Roeber said. school that has been around for As the president of Tiger Roar, “I thought it was a good students. as many years as Chapel Hill However, not all students the club that rallies school spirit, idea, but the requirements were “Participants express feelings deserves to be praised. were permitted to attend the Esterley believes that such a little too much to see puppies,” of happiness, calmness and “[We want to] look into events and play with the puppies. rewards motivated students to Litzinger said. a sense of pride when helping the past of CHHS and the role Student Government viewed the participate more in the school Student Government socialize puppies,” she said. it’s played in the community,” puppy play days as rewards for community. representatives responded to the Westerman has witnessed the Kleissler said. “The club gives school involvement. “I think that, as the year ends, mixed opinions by removing the program grow to include more you national recognition for When the puppies visited, kids don’t attend as many events. restrictions on attendance for the and more high school students. desire and skill in social studies.” qualified students who had I think Student Government third event. “Students are welcome The club is creating the filled out an event card called a had a great idea, as more kids Sunny Westerman, as the to hold fundraising events or project, which will go on display “puppies pass,” were allowed to will involve themselves at Program Coordinator for UNC supply drives to help support the next year, to commemorate play with, pet and feed the dogs. school because everybody loves PAWS, works in part at the Puppy program,” Westerman said. this year’s 100th anniversary Students could complete their puppies,” Esterley said. Development center to socialize passes by attending school events [email protected] of Chapel Hill High School. The project will celebrate the history of the school and the Art class brings second Easter in protest of HB2 achievements of alumni. Nick Elston said. The main focus of the project In early May, what appeared Each egg contained a fact and is to create a presentation that to be a second Easter turned out its source on a slip of paper. will be displayed in the main to be an art project created to According to the class’s hallway of the A-Building. make a statement about recent project statement, the feeling The presentation will likely North Carolina legislation. a student got when not finding include a video and a large A group of six students in Art candy in an egg was meant to foldable chart. 3 and 4 classes distributed plastic represent the “disappointment Each member of the club is eggs around campus. and betrayal citizens of North researching a decade to honor a Rather than candy, though, Carolina felt when their specific time period. the eggs contained facts about protections under municipal laws Kleissler chose to research House Bill 2 (HB2)—legislation were taken away.” the 1940s, in order to show the which was signed into law on Nguyen hoped that the project role of Chapel Hill in World March 23 by North Carolina would add a voice to the chorus War II and the early stages of governor Pat McCrory. against HB2. integration with all-black Lincoln Junior Yen Nguyen was one “[HB2] is very damaging to PHOTO credit: Jared Weber High School. of the students involved in the the lives of many people,” she A group of Art 3 and 4 students distributed eggs with slips of paper inside across “North Carolina had major project. said. “I think it is something that campus as part of a demonstration against North Carolina’s House Bill 2. military bases in it during the war and played a vital role in “We put facts about how HB2 everyone in North Carolina and the school, with especially high project created on campus could was created, how the meeting was outside of North Carolina should the training of the airborne,” concentration directly outside the be seen as representing the fallout Kleissler said. “I wanted to called and what it was in response care about.” A-Building. of HB2, the students involved to, as well as how it affects people On the day of the presentation, see how Chapel Hill High and In their statement, the group cleaned up afterwards. Lincoln High contributed.” now that it is in place,” Nguyen the eggs were dispersed across also noted that while the mess the [email protected] [email protected] June 2016 • Page 3 School News Arabic language class allows students more credit options Grace Newton from the Middle East,” Davis While many Chapel Hill said. “I think learning Arabic High School students choose to would put me in a better spot to complete their language credits contribute to that humanitarian by taking Spanish or French work.” classes, some students have begun Junior Lauren Alston recently enrolling in Arabic courses. completed Arabic II. After finding The course is offered through out about the class in a search North Carolina Virtual Public for electives on NCVPS, Alston School (NCVPS). Students take decided to take Arabic. She now the class online during a free plans to minor in Arabic during period. college. The course requires no “I wish to pursue a career prerequisites and consists of in International Business, which two levels: Arabic I and Arabic often includes the Middle Eastern II. The classes focus mainly countries,” Alston said. on the spoken language and Alston claims the class is communication in Arabic. different from other language While students must classes in that most students must complete a series of modules in start over completely by learning order to learn the content of the the alphabet, something not class, they must also take part necessary for English-speaking in conversation sessions. The students enrolled in French and sessions take place twice a week Spanish classes. on a virtual classroom application While the Arabic class is called Blackboard Collaborate. significantly different from the Each conversation session more common language courses, PHOTO CREDIT: Grace Newton lasts a period of 45 minutes, Alston noted that the class is Junior Lauren Alston works on an assignment for Arabic II on her computer in the library. Alston hopes to someday use her during which students have the Arabic skills for a career in International Business. similar in other ways, as well. chance to interact with a language “It focuses on helping coach who helps them to improve currently enrolled in the course. in social work in college. After order to better prepare herself for students be able to communicate their speaking and complete their She was introduced to the class taking four years of Spanish, a career as a social worker. in the language,” Alston said. classwork. by her counselor. she decided to begin working to “There’s a lot of humanitarian Senior Sydney Davis is Davis hopes to earn a major broaden her language abilities in work to be done with refugees [email protected] Gates says goodbye, Ocampo says hello Leduc earns essay honors Jared Weber Nick Elston Jenna Nicotra Donna Gates’ In mid-March, Junior Anna Leduc recently favorite phrase to use Chapel Hill added placed second nationally in the at work, often with a new technology Gilder Lehrman Institute of stressed out students assistant to its staff. American History annual essay and staff, is “It’s all After graduating contest. gon’ be all right.” from the University The topic of the essay for this After 32 years of North Carolina school year was the American of work for Chapel at Chapel Hill Civil War. Teachers chose and Hill Carrboro City (UNC-Chapel Hill), submitted well-written essays to Schools (CHCCS), Carlos Ocampo the contest. the guidance office’s joined the two The winner is awarded $1,000 receptionist and other technology and an additional $500 is donated student record keeper assistants at Chapel to the school they attend. The will be carrying her Hill. individual who comes in second PHOTO Courtesy: Jared Weber message into retired PHOTO CREDIT: Eli Rose “I basically place receives $750. Donna Gates, the longtime recep- life. New technology assistant Carlos just troubleshoot The top three contestants tionist for the counseling office, Gates will Ocampo fixes a projector for Span- hardware [and] in the high school and middle will be retiring at the end of the continue to work for ish teacher Ken Stewart. software problems school categories were flown to school year. Chapel Hill High for teachers, New York City for the annual School Student students and basically anyone in the building who Lincoln Prize Dinner. Each PHOTO Courtesy Of Anna Leduc Services for the remainder of the school year and runs into any problems with any technology,” student brought along two guests Junior Anna Leduc poses after plac- most of the summer, before retiring August 1. Ocampo said. “I’m kind of like the first responder.” and a teacher. ing second nationally in the Gilder Gates initially accepted the position at Chapel Ocampo credits the kindness of people at Chapel Leduc flew to New York with Lehrman Institute of American History Hill for fiscal reasons. Hill for making his transition to the school a smooth her mother and grandmother. Civil War Essay Contest. “In this state, your retirement is based on your one. On the second day of the trip, highest four years,” Gates said. “So, if you’re a “I haven’t met anyone who hasn’t been friendly the winners toured the institute’s and finding out I had placed 12-month employee, your retirement goes up.” or helpful, even the students. Everyone is really record vaults, which are filled was just so surreal. I would not However, as the four years passed seamlessly, nice,” Ocampo said. with primary source material have traded those three days of she became more comfortable with the school Ocampo grew up in Sanford, North Carolina, from the Civil War. NYC adventuring for the world,” environment and began to enjoy her job. where he graduated from Lee County High School “We were able to see so many Leduc said. “This has been my ideal job,” Gates said. “Once before enrolling at UNC-Chapel Hill. amazing historical artifacts; even Leduc was honored and I got with the school department I was like, ‘Yeah, “There’s a very diverse group of kids here James Madison’s hair,” she said. surprised at her result, describing yeah I can talk here, I’m good with this.’” compared to a lot of other schools in North Carolina,” APUSH teacher Anne her experience as “uplifting.” Despite her retirement from education, though, Ocampo said of Chapel Hill. Beichner chose three essays, Along with the cash prize Gates is not finished working just yet. She already In his free time, Ocampo enjoys spending as including Leduc’s, from her class and paid trip, the student with has a part-time job working at The Cedars of Chapel much time outside as possible. His hobbies include and submitted them to the Gilder the top entry from each school Hill Retirement Community. sports like soccer, basketball, golf and fishing. Lehrman Institute. also receives a Gilder Lehrman As she puts it, she has “things to do.” “I was already so thrilled publication to recognize their Mrs. Beichner had chosen to achievement. [email protected] [email protected] submit my essay from the class, [email protected] Page 4 • June 2016 School News Seniors earn service credit Prom venue relocation provokes disarray Gillie Weeks and Kristina Kim Two days before prom, through janitorial work the “officialchhsprom2016” while teaching in Rockingham Instagram page posted a message County to help the Chapel Hill about limited space at the students earn hours. In Rocking- Governor’s Club, the venue for ham, students were able to work the dance, that alarmed many with the janitorial staff in order to students. fulfill their in-school training re- “The fire marshal has given quirement. Miller saw this as an us a maximum number of people, opportunity to provide work ex- so we are only able to sell 60 perience for her new students. more tickets,” the post said. “I only had a very short time The limit caused worry, to do it [because] we really didn’t especially among students in get started with it until January,” the senior class who could have Miller said. missed out on their final prom OCS students began working before high school graduation. under the supervision of janitor “A lot of the reactions we got Anthony Little, who acted as their were completely understandable. boss. After working to aid the jan- People were worried about their PHOTO credit: Eli Rose itorial staff for a period, each stu- senior prom, and they had a lot Prom tickets were in high demand during the days preceding the dance, after stu- dent reported to Little, and their of questions, which we tried to dents learned that ticket sales would be capped due to the size of the venue. work was assessed. answer as best as we could,” student body, since the Governor’s Chapel Hill who wanted to attend “They’re getting to learn Junior Class Council President Club is considered a nicer venue. were able to. In the end, 477 those skills here so that it’s not as Marin Wolf said. Still, many students blamed people attended prom. harsh when they start working,” After hearing about the limit, the lack of tickets on the new “Everyone pitched in to fix PHOTO credit: Sam Nielsen Miller said. senior Nick Zelasky was unsure location. the situation, answer questions Senior Antonio Green sweeps a hall- Senior Antonio Green, an whether he would be able to get The cap for the amount of and deal with the students way to earn service learning hours. OCS student who came to Chapel his tickets on time. Still, Zelasky people was the same as before. who were rightfully angry and Dan Kleissler Hill this year after PACE Acade- recognized that Junior Class However, the junior class this worried,” Wolf said. Students at Chapel Hill High my closed down, was able to work Council was not completely at year is larger than last year, and Despite the fixes, the School close to finishing their with the janitorial staff to earn ser- fault for the discontent. it became evident after the first confusion surrounding ticket graduation requirements now vice credit. “Overall, I feel like they week of ticket sales that many sales still affected a few students’ have a unique opportunity to earn After his old school closed, could’ve done a better job more students wanted to attend abilities to attend prom. the volunteer hours necessary to Green moved to Chapel Hill, but organizing ticket sales, but I know prom than predicted. Junior Lundy Fine tried to walk across the stage at gradua- was left without enough hours to they can’t do anything about the Junior Class Council quickly buy a ticket on Friday afternoon, tion. graduate. English teacher Michael cap limit,” Zelasky said. reacted to the negative response a day before prom. However, the In the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Irwin suggested he work with the In past years, prom was held to the limited amount of tickets money collected from ticket sales City School (CHCCS) district, janitorial staff. at the Sheraton Hotel. However, left by raising the cap from 400 had already been sent to the bank, students need to complete 25 “I do this every single day so this year, Junior Class Council people to 500 people, and by so it was too late for her to hours of service-learning based that I can have enough hours,” changed the location, a decision removing seating space at prom purchase a ticket. volunteering over the course of Green said of his time spent that received support from the so that every junior and senior at [email protected] high school. However, students sweeping and mopping. “It’s kind within the Occupational Course of of fun.” Redesign, collaborative spaces outside of planning committee, explained Study (OCS) program have alter- Miller remains in contact with from page 1 classrooms for student use. that classroom sharing would be native graduation requirements. four graduates, all of whom are “Now, there aren’t really very regulated so that classes would be The OCS program is a cur- employed, who report that the which will house some of the ex- many [collaborative] spaces other grouped by type. riculum designed to prepare stu- lessons they learned in their OCS tra students from Chapel Hill. than the library, so having more “The main idea for having dents with learning disabilities for training prepared them for the A group of teachers, students, small group or class type spaces flexible classroom spaces is adult life. Focused on vocational jobs they now hold. parents and administrators, called is important,” Ideus said. that classrooms that share a lot learning, students work through a “I do whatever I can to help the Educational Specifications Collaborative spaces would of the same infrastructure, like standard curriculum, along with the kids,” said custodian Anthony Committee, met with the allow more “freedom for students math and english, would be able extensive job training and mul- Little. “They are the best kids I architecture firm in order to help to study the things they want to to have exchangeable spaces, tiple work experiences. know.” develop designs for the school study and not be forced to take so giving [teachers] more flexibility Before graduation, an OCS Little acted as a boss for the that would address all major many classes that they don’t have for planning.” McSwain said. student is required to complete students, working to show them concerns. a lot of interest in,” Ideus said. “But, things like lab spaces that 150 hours of school-based train- how a professional workplace op- The renovations will be part One point of contention have larger physical needs, like ing, 225 hours of community- erates. of a three-phase plan that is aimed among committee members was a science classroom, wouldn’t based training and 225 hours of “I gave them instructions and at addressing the major issues that not every teacher would have be converted into an english paid employment. showed them how to do it. They of the educational facilities in their own classroom in the leading classroom the next period because When OCS teachers Kara caught on from there,” Little said. the district. Phase one includes design. The new building would it would just be unfeasible.” Miller and Emily Colehower took Little has been impressed by renovations to Glenwood work on a shared classroom-basis, McSwain added that “the control of the program at the be- the character of his students, and Elementary, Phoenix Academy in which teachers would teach in same thing would be true for and Lincoln Center, in addition to ginning of the 2015-2016 school has enjoyed having the opportu- various classrooms throughout Career Technical Education Chapel Hill High School. year, though, they found the stu- nity to work with them. the day and carry their supplies (CTE) labs or the foods lab.” Math teacher Aaron Ideus, dents were unprepared and far “They say ‘yes sir, no sir’ and between teaching spaces. Biology teacher William one of the teachers involved in from finished with their require- have real good manners.” Ideus understands the Richards, who also served on the the planning process, recalled ments. Little is hesitant to open the reasoning behind the need for specifications committee, pointed working with the committee to “Getting things off the ground program to the entire student shared classrooms, but noted that out that not having individual create what they viewed as the and getting things started was the body. While the OCS students are there are drawbacks to the idea classrooms would make it harder ideal school design. biggest obstacle,” Miller said. training for specific jobs, he fears as well. to hire teachers. “We started out by doing After the previous program that the program might become “I see both sides of the fence,” “I have been on the hiring some educational planning to coordinators retired, little evi- disorganized if all students were Ideus said. “I wish there was the committee for science teachers figure out what we want for the dence remained of them providing allowed to work. ability to build a new building and the first question they future as far as a building design,” the students with service opportu- with everyone able to have their usually ask is ‘Will I get my own Ideus said. “We also got to dream nities. The students had hours, but own classroom, but at the same classroom and can I see it?’” a bit about what we would want to Miller did not know how they had time, then we are just wasting Richards said. “I just do not want see in a perfect school.” gotten them. space.” the teachers 15 years from now to Ideus would like for the Miller was able to implement Drafting teacher William curse our names.” [email protected] new design to include more some of the lessons she learned McSwain, another member of the [email protected] Growing up with the Taylors on Morgan Creek Road in Chapel Hill Jared Weber the start, as shown by his hobbies. There’s a pasture in the coun- “When it snowed, he never tryside I used to call my own. made snowmen. He made ice If brothers Martin and David sculptures,” David said. “He Perlmutt want to visualize James would carve his mother’s garden Taylor’s lyrics from “Anywhere hose into a flute and play it.” Like Heaven,” the eighth song off However, while Taylor was of his second album, Sweet Baby pensive, he was also caring. James, all they have to do is look Martin, a 58-year-old busi- out the front window of their own ness owner, remembers when the childhood home. sprocket fell off of his Hot Rod “When he talks about the pas- go-kart, Taylor fixed his chain. ture in the countryside … That’s “He would always put me on what he’s talking about—across his shoulders. He was a tall guy, the street,” Martin, Chapel Hill so I always thought I might fall class of 1976, said. off, but I never did,” Martin said. Across the street and in the surrounding North Carolina ‘Like driving back in time’ woods is where Taylor fostered his creativity and made many As Helen Perlmutt readies to memories. The center of it all, his welcome new neighbors for just childhood home at 618 Morgan the third time in the past 60 years, Creek Road in Chapel Hill, val- the family feels fortunate to see ued at $1.5 million, will soon be the house still standing. up for auction. News that the auction would The Taylor family lived in take place came as relief. the house from when it was built “There was a lot of talk about in 1952 until 1972, when parents photo credit: Jared Weber developers coming in, taking that Trudy Taylor and Isaac Taylor Chapel Hill alumni and brothers (left to right) Martin and David Perlmutt stand in front of the childhood home of their former house down and tearing up all divorced and sold it. It was then neighbor, singer James Taylor. Taylor attended Chapel Hill High School for the second semester of his junior year. The prop- of this property,” David said. “I bought by Jim and Pat Johnston erty is expected to be auctioned off to the highest bidder soon after a sold-out public tour of the home is held June 4. [would] be in the fight to save it.” in 1974. Their daughter, Shelley, to be a kid. er, said. “It was a totally different Helen Perlmutt, the 90-year- At least for now, he knows put the home up for auction after At the time, David Perlmutt, time.” old mother of the Perlmutt boys, that Morgan Creek will remain her mother passed away in 2014. Chapel Hill class of 1971, said, The Perlmutts’ favorite mem- remembers baking cookies for just as he remembers it. The Perlmutt family has lived there were only three television ories with the Taylors were made the kids. “Luckily, there hasn’t been a across the street from the former channels available in Chapel Hill. racing go-karts around the neigh- “If anything I baked lasted whole lot of development around Taylor home since 1956. With no electronics gluing the borhood, building tree houses in longer than 24 hours, I knew it here,” David said. “When I turn kids indoors, the outdoors and their yards and camping out by was no good,” she said. on this road over here, it’s like A different time in Chapel Hill woods were their playground. the creek. driving back in time.” “We didn’t have internet, and “It was a time when you Growing up with James Tickets have sold out for a When the Perlmutt brothers there were no computers; these could leave home on your bikes at public tour of the home and prop- and the Taylors were growing up woods back here were our play- sunrise and not return until after The Perlmutts remember erty on held June 4. The auction together in 1950s-1960s, Chapel ground,” David, a 63-year-old dark, and nobody got worried,” James Taylor as a very creative, is expected to be held soon after. Hill, it was a much simpler time writer for The Charlotte Observ- David added. contemplative young man from [email protected] Ehara funds relief efforts for hometown Views of the Taylor property A June 4 public tour of Milly Ames people are still unable to go back five-time Grammy Award win- While driving to school on a to their houses because they are ning singer-songwriter James regular day in April, senior Nina destroyed or collapsed.” Taylor’s childhood home and Ehara heard a piece of news on Though none of Ehara’s fam- property has now sold out of the radio that was, for her, any- ily members who live in Kuma- tickets. thing but regular. moto were seriously injured dur- The home, located at 618 Her hometown of Kumamo- ing the earthquakes, some of her Morgan Creek Road in Cha- to, Japan had been struck by a cousins were forced to leave their pel Hill, and its accompanying 7.3 magnitude earthquake and 11 homes and sleep in their cars for 23 acres of land will be sold subsequent aftershocks, resulting various safety reasons. by professional auction firm in at least 2,035 casualties. “I’m working on this project the AuctionFirst soon after the Ehara, who lived in Kuma- mainly for the affected Kuma- tour. moto until moving to Chapel Hill photo credit: Jared Weber moto children,” she added. “Sup- The home itself is consists in 2012, thought of her friends Senior Nina Ehara displays her Razoo port for children aged elementary of two buildings: the family’s and family who live in the town. crowdfunding page, which she set to high school is often overlooked home and a two-bedroom guest “The faces of my friends and up for her hometown of Kumamoto, and insufficient after a major house. The property is being family in Kumamoto immedi- Japan after it was struck by a 7.3 earthquake like the Kumamoto refurbished in the weeks lead- ately flashed across my mind,” magnitude earthquake April 16. earthquake, so I would like to ing up to the tour and auction. Ehara said. “I was terrified, and The main earthquake struck raise money primarily for the Michael Rogers, presi- wished that they were alive from the city on April 16, killing 35 affected Kumamoto children so dent of Rogers Auctioneers, the bottom of my heart.” people and injuring at least 2,000. that the sufficient and proper sup- explained the steps in prepar- Together with the Japanese More than 91,700 residents have port will be provided for them.” ing property for an auction. Language School of Raleigh, of been evacuated since the disaster. Ehara plans to make further “You want to try to get which Ehara is an alumnus, she “The Kumamoto earthquakes efforts with relief projects when out all of the information you set up a Razoo crowdfunding have completely changed the she returns to Japan this summer can, so that people can make a page to help raise money for lives of those affected forever; it’s to start a gap year. reasonable decision about how those affected by the earthquakes. not something that affects people to approach the property as a So far, the page has raised nearly temporarily,” Ehara wrote on her buyer,” Rogers said. $500. crowdfunding page. “So many [email protected] Page 6 • June 2016 Town & World Orange County opts for treatment over Burt’s Bees arrest with Misdemeanor Diversion keeps it green Grace Newton in the adult system have significant direct and indi- Sam Nielsen The Orange County Criminal Justice Resource rect impacts on a person,” Fenhagen said. “These Beeswax lip balm is not just Office (OCCJRO) established a Misdemeanor Diver- consequences create lifelong barriers to education, a novelty; Burt’s Bees—a com- sion Program (MDP) for juvenile delinquents this employment, housing and many other benefits many pany headquartered in Durham April. of us take for granted.” and known for skin-care products The MDP allows individuals in the Orange Fenhagen says the county hopes to extend the made with beeswax—sells bees- County area to eliminate one minor offense from program to 18 through 21-years-olds at some point. wax lip balm with the goal of their record. The program applies to only 16 and The program was modeled after Durham’s mis- improving bee and human health 17-year-olds who have no previous criminal offenses demeanor program, which currently applies to 16 around the world. on their record. through 21-year-olds. “Our mission as a company In order to be eligible for the program, the “Until [the state] can pass legislation that will is to connect people with the offender must have committed a misdemeanor crime. raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction up to 18, I would wisdom, power and beauty of Photo credit: Sam Nielsen Examples include: marijuana possession, larceny, like to see the MDP model expanded to include addi- nature,” public relations manager The facade of the Burt’s Bees head- shoplifting, underage possession of alcohol and sim- tional offenses,” Fenhagen said. Patrice Sherman said. “So, wheth- quarters in downtown Durham cur- ple assault (assault that is not aggravated). The new program will apply to any crimes com- er that’s through the personal care rently has a mural of a bee hive being Sex offenses, firearm offenses and traffic offens- mitted at the high school as well. products we make out of natu- painted by Matthew Willey. ral ingredients or sustainability es have been excluded from the program, meaning School Resource Officer Gary Beneville will be town, helped install rooftop hives efforts and community outreach any misdemeanor crimes of the type will not be able to enforce the program when needed. in the American Tobacco Cam- we do with a variety of partners covered in the MDP. “I think the program will be a great opportunity pus, where Burt’s Bees’s main … we try to keep mindfulness of The crime committed by the offender must be for some students who are willing to learn from their office is located. nature top of mind.” deemed a misdemeanor by the officer carrying out mistakes,” Beneville said. “As an offender, you are Chapel Hill High School The company was founded the arrest in order for the culprit to qualify for the not guaranteed MDP. It is at the discretion of the band teacher John Carmichael by Roxanne Quimby and Burt program. officer.” likes Burt’s Bees for its use of Shavitz in Maine in 1984. In The MDP allows a 90-day diversion program to While there is fear that the new program could natural ingredients. 1994, the company moved its serve as a substitute for arrest. Instead of arrest, the increase crime rates, Beneville believes differently. “I like it because it is all headquarters to Durham. offender will be required to complete community According to Chapel Hill criminal law attorney natural, and it’s made locally,” “The demand for our products service or address their individual therapeutic needs. Lynn Norton-Ramirez the inclusion of certain traf- Carmichael said. was growing and [the company] The new program will allow only one offense fic offenses, excluding DWI’s, would benefit the The products also provide needed a larger space to keep to be extracted from an individual’s record. The program. practical benefits for Carmichael. up with that demand,” Sherman diverted offense will never be visible to colleges or “While we should continue to fight to amend the “It’s the most hydrating prod- said, “and it was also looking for potential employers. statute and increase the age for criminal responsibil- uct of its type that I’ve encoun- an environment that had a lot of The new law was implemented April 15 by the ity from 16 to 18 years, Orange County teens can tered. I’m a musician, so I have to nature, to continue to help focus OCCJRO. now join Durham County teens in catching a break,” play trumpet,” Carmichael said. on that natural health and beauty.” Criminal justice resource manager Caitlin Fen- Norton-Ramirez wrote in a blog post. “More than a piano player, I’m Burt’s Bees has had no short- hagen is a strong supporter of the MDP. interested in how my lips are, and age of like-minded partners to “[North Carolina] is only one of two states that I use this product.” prosecutes 16 and 17-year-olds in adult criminal work with in the Triangle area. court. The consequences of arrest and prosecution [email protected] One organization, Bee Down- [email protected] Who makes the best biscuit in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area? The biscuit is a southern cooking staple. Almost everyone loves a flaky, buttermilk biscuit, and there are numerous restaurants in Chapel Hill that make their own from scratch daily. However, with so many options in the area and only so little dough to spend on breakfast, Chapel Hill students have, for the most part, been split on whose biscuit is best. Proconian staff writer Paul McLaughlin put aside his preferences and sampled biscuits from five local restaurants, hoping to settle the debate once and for all. Bojangles’ Calvander RISE Time-Out

“Despite being a fast food res- “Calvander’s biscuit is very but- “RISE definitely seems to be a “Time-Out makes an amazing taurant, Bojangles’ still makes tery, light and crumbly. While I fan favorite. Although I would biscuit that is even larger than some of the best biscuits in the would not recommend eating it go to elsewhere first—it is a bit that of RISE. With a great mix South. Their biscuits not only by itself, it is a cheap and quick pricey at $1.50 each—the size of fluffy dough and a light, but- Honorable mentions: are delicious, but stay intact. option for someone in need of a of the biscuit definitely matters. tery outside, Time-Out’s biscuit Additionally, you get great value quick bite to eat at lunch, as the RISE makes a very large, tasty comes a close second to my for your buck.” store’s location is close by.” biscuit.” eventual biscuit champion.” $0.89 for one biscuit $1.17 for one biscuit $1.50 for one biscuit $1.39 for one biscuit

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen “Featured on the Travel Channel’s Food And the award Paradise and widely believed to be a Chapel Hill classic, Sunrises’s biscuit is rightfully for best biscuit in famous. Although their biscuits break apart easily, they are huge. Top it with fried chick- town goes to … en, egg, cheese or other toppings. ” $0.89 for one biscuit June 2016 • Page 7 Town & World NC colleges rank among Lifeguarding a common job for Chapel best for black students Hill students seeking summer work Brendan Holly Top 10 Best Colleges for African Americans by Essence and Many Chapel Hill High Money Magazine (in-state colleges have been emboldened): School students take up jobs over 1) Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) the summer to pay for bills, build 2) Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) up their savings or make some 3) Duke University (Durham, NC) spending money. Some students 4) Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) take up jobs as lifeguards at local 5) Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL) swimming pools. 6) Spelman College (Atlanta, GA) Chapel Hill students work at 7) University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) the Homestead Aquatic Center, 8) Yale University (New Haven, CT) Hargraves Community Center, 9) North Carolina A&T University (Greensboro, NC) the Exchange, the University of North Carolina Faculty-Staff 10) University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, MD) Recreation Association, Ten- Milly Ames lic college in the country, second nis Club and the Chapel Hill- Seven North Carolina col- in the state behind North Carolina Carrboro Young Men’s Christian leges made the first ever list for Agricultural and Technical State Association (YMCA). the 50 Best Colleges for Afri- University (NC A&T). Juniors Derek Whisnant and Kyra Crider both lifeguard at the can Americans jointly created by Chapel Hill senior Quaniece Photo credit: Brendan Holly Exchange Pool. Essence and Money magazine. Fish will be studying at North Chapel Hill junior Kyra Crider watches over swimmers during a lifeguarding shift “Lifeguarding is mostly just The list was compiled based Carolina Central University at The Exchange Pool. Crider is one of numerous Chapel Hill students who will enforcing pool rules, talking to on federal data collected over the (NCCU), the 43rd ranked college lifeguard this summer as a part-time job. past year by Money magazine. on the list. patrons and some general pool Over 1,500 four year colleges NCCU is also well-known maintenance and cleaning,” “Lifeguarding is definitely a struggling to stay awake,” Chen were analyzed to form a list of for being the nation’s first state- Whisnant said. really good job, pretty rewarding said. “The only good ways to schools that provided the best supported liberal arts college for Most pools have three types and not very physically taxing,” pass the time are to twirl your opportunities for African Ameri- African-American students. of jobs: lifeguarding, desk work Whisnant said. whistle on your fingers or maybe can students based on graduation Fish plans on majoring in and maintenance. The process of lifeguarding sing if you’re brave enough.” rates, affordability, earning poten- psychology and minoring in Much of the work employees certification includes various Chen is a guard at the Home- tial and representation. criminal justice to pursue her complete depends on which shift written and physical tests and has stead Aquatic Center, about five The North Carolina schools dream of becoming a forensic they work. a minimum age limit of 15 years minutes from Chapel Hill High to make the list included: Duke psychologist. “If you open the pool you old. Most certification courses School by car. University (third), North Carolina “North Carolina Central have to clear the skimmers, of all are run through the Red Cross. Some of the less desired Agricultural and Technical State University has so much to offer the leaves and bugs from over- “We were tested on our scan- duties assigned to lifeguards University (ninth), University of when it comes to student services, night, and, if you close the pool, ning skills as well as basic saves, at Homestead Aquatic Center North Carolina at Chapel Hill including nonremedial tutoring, you have to clean bathrooms,” backboarding and CPR,” Crider include “cleaning up [vomit], (22nd), Davidson College (30th), women’s center, placement ser- Crider said. said. checking locker rooms, washing Elizabeth City State University vice, day care, health service and The majority of shifts last While Whisnant and Crider the deck [and] checking chemi- (37th), North Carolina Central health insurance.” Fish said. “I around four hours and students both expressed satisfaction in cals [levels],” Chen said. University (43rd) and Winston- have a few friends who attend can work any day of the week. pool work, senior Jesse Chen Junior Baxter Sobolewski Salem State University (48th). there, and they love it.” Pool managers are typically expressed a different opinion. shares Chen’s sentiments, saying The University of North Car- understanding of other time com- “All you do is sit on a chair he blew through 12 seasons of olina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) mitments with high school stu- and watch kids swim in a stuffy Family Guy during his breaktime. was the ranked the ninth best pub- [email protected] dents. room, and I often find myself [email protected] Page 8 • June 2016 Town & World Former Carrboro mayor suggests name change Gillie weeks Thank you to all our sponsors this year! Former Carrboro mayor James Porto recently proposed to change the name of the town he Ace Hardware once led, due to the controversial history behind the current one. Carrboro is named after Julian Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Carr, who owned the Alberta Cot- ton Mill in modern-day down- town Carrboro, although the town Cliff’s Meat Market had three names prior to the cur- rent one: West End, Lloydville Fitch Lumber and Venable. Carr brought elec- tricity, infrastructure and business to Venable and the town changed Italian Pizzeria III its name in his honor. The dissention around Carr Photo Credit: Gillie Weeks is that he openly promoted white Former Carrboro mayor James Porto recommended in mid-April that the town Josh Rose supremacy. In 1913, at the open- change its name. Carrboro is named after Julian Carr, a well-known white su- ing of the University of North premacist who brought electricity and business to town in the early 1900s. Moore’s Test Prep Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Silent the board to consider the name Jessica Tornai said. Sam statue—which has been the change, the idea would have to be Porto suggested changing the subject of controversy in recent presented to the Carrboro alder- name of Carrboro to Paris, based YoPop Frozen Yogurt years for its commendable depic- men in the form of a petition. on the town’s nickname, “Paris of tion of a Confederate solider— “Changing the name of the the Piedmont.” Carr made a speech in which he town will never change the his- “The culture of small inde- proudly stated that he whipped an tory of persons like Julian Carr, pendent shops, the urban green- African American women. [whose] history led to what Car- ery, the celebration of food and Porto believes that Carr’s rboro is today,” mayor Lydia social gathering, the availabil- name no longer represents the Lavelle said. “Over the past few ity of alternate means of trans- town’s values and, therefore, decades, the town of Carrboro has port and the home for a creative should be changed. become known as a progressive, class,” Porto said. “All that makes “Every time I think or say forward-thinking, human rights- Paris, France unique can guide ‘Carrboro,’ I see the image of oriented community.” the development of Paris, NC.” Julian Carr whipping a defense- Although most disagree with Lavelle has said that she does less female slave on UNC cam- Carr’s racist values, many citi- not think that the name change is pus,” Porto said. zens agree with Lavelle and are very likely because she does not So far, changing the name opposed to a name change. see wide community support for of Carrboro has not been for- “White supremacy may have the switch. mally proposed to the Carrboro been what Julian Carr stood for, Board of Aldermen. 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Congratulations to all of the graduating Proconian staff members—Milly Ames, Nick Elston, Nathan Guskiewicz, Chloe McNeal, Sam Nielsen, Forrest Pratson, Jeff Richardson, Berry Rigdon, Eli Rose, Sarah Taekman and Jared Weber. A sweet 16: Four years of news While current Chapel Hill seniors were taking classes and building their resumes, their time in high school was being defined by local, national and international news stories. To chronicle each of the past four years,Proconian pulled four old articles from its archives to relive the old news and observe the aftermaths they created.

Forever Young, Still Right Gubernatorial candidate 2012-2013 Cooper visits Chapel Hill 2013-2014 Throughout the 2012-2013 school year, Proconi- FRANCES REULAND an printed a regular column that left a lasting impact North Carolina Attor- on many students’ lives. Garrett Young-Wright, a staff ney General Roy Cooper writer and self-proclaimed five-star college basketball came to Chapel Hill High recruit, penned Forever Young, Always Right, in which School and addressed a he imparted upon readers his wisdom concerning how group of about 60 Honors to play basketball at the highest level, how to“catfish” Civics and AP U.S. Gov- people online and other useful things. One time, he even ernment students in early listed every animal he could kill with his bare hands. We February. caught back up with the man himself, now a rising senior “His talk taught civics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. students a lot about the at- torney general’s office and GARRETT YOUNG-WRIGHT gave students a personal I get calls everyday from NBA teams and professional teams overseas trying connection to state government,” social studies teacher Jennifer Ballew to sign me. I’ve had to change my cell phone number multiple times. said. “Students are more likely to follow the news and be active par- I promised my mother I would get my degree, so I am focused on maintain- ticipants in democracy when they feel elected officials care about their ing my 2.0 GPA so that I can one day give her that diploma, hug her and then needs and concerns.”— Proconian, December (CHECK) 2013 head toward the riches, chartered flights, free food and, of course, the groupies After holding the office that await. of Attorney General for 16 I’ll be a senior in the fall at UNC-Chapel Hill, so I’ve only got one more years, Roy Cooper has set year until my destiny is realized. In the meantime, I continue to hone my skills his sights on the seat of gov- whilst playing for the men’s club basketball team. We were undefeated in games ernor. in which all my pregame demands—three bottles of Evian, seven shelled oysters Cooper announced his and a pound of elk jerky—were met. Some say I’m a prima donna, but then I candidacy in mid-October dunk on their face and say “Stop, don’t you ever talk about the best,” and then 2015, and will run against they don’t say it anymore, because they can tell that I don’t like it. the incumbent, Pat McCrory. So, have I made it big yet? Yes. Do I have a ring yet? I have many cool Junior Harrison Broun supports Cooper’s decision to run, especial- golden rings. I also bought the original ring from The Lord of the Rings and put ly after McCrory came out in support of House Bill 2. it on my credit card, as I assume I can pay it off once my career begins. As far as “HB2 has stopped many businesses from coming to North Caro- an NBA championship ring, that is to be continued. lina,” Broun said. “[Cooper] can’t do a worse job than Pat.” Students spread awareness, for the Students snap in style with 2014-2015 most part, with internet challenges Snapchat geofilters 2015-2016 KRISTINA KIM Chapel Hill students can now show school pride in their snapchats. Junior Kethan Galloway created a Snapchat geographical location tag, or Geofilter, that is unique to Chapel Hill High School. The ability to submit Geofilter designs was opened to the general public in 2014. ELISE MATERA Galloway initially came up with the idea to make a “Thank you for nominating me for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I’d like to Geofilter as he was signing up for Tiger Roar, a school nominate...” Many Chapel Hill students heard this phrase repeated over social club centered around promoting school spirit. “ media this summer, as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge became a phenomenon. “I wanted to help make students feel more proud More important than screaming and shivering friends, though, were the con- of our school in a way that hasn’t been done before,” versations and donations that the videos sparked. Galloway said. People around the world participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a campaign to raise awareness and funding for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis After Kethan Galloway created his Snapchat geo- Association (ALSA). The loose rules of the challenge were: either dump a bucket graphical location tag, or Geofilter, other Chapel Hill of ice water on your head or donate to ALSA. students followed his lead by creating their own. Sophomore Jonas Todd designed the ‘Tigers’ Geo- Internet challenges have continued to flood the timelines and news feeds of filter that first became available in early February. Chapel Hill students over the past two years, some more novel than others. “[Geofilters] promote school spirit and give stu- A few viral ones have furthered the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge’s charitable dents another way to support and represent Chapel message, including the 30 Day No Makeup Challenge, in which some female Hill High School,” Todd, who created his filter in math students did not wear makeup for a whole month, and the #22Kill Challenge, class, said. in which students took videos of themselves doing 22 push-ups to honor the 22 Later, in May, juniors Kris Chellani and Adam American veterans who commit suicide every day. Lenox, while running for Student Government presi- “If doing 22 push-ups [can] help raise awareness to save a vet’s life, I’m all dent and vice president, respectively, created their own for it,” junior Garrett Liebe, who completed the challenge, said. Geofilters encouraging fellow students to “VOTE KRIS The challenges that have picked up the most steam though—like the Kylie 4 PRES” or “VOTE ADAM 4 VP” on the voting days. Jenner Challenge, in which girls suck into a shot glass trying to plump up their After votes were counted May 27, both Chellani lips to look those of the reality television star—offer less charitable messages. and Lenox had won their elections. Page 10 • June 2016 Congratulations Class of 2016!

Avery Acierno: NC State University College Robert Fernald: NC State University Maggie Adams: UNC-Chapel Hill Anna Castellano: UNC-Chapel Hill Aden Fischer-Brown: Gap year Nick Agusta: University of Tennessee Carol Centeno: William Peace Unversity Quaniece Fish: NC Central Zachary Allen: UNC-Wilmington Sanne Chamberlain: UNC-Wilmington Jasmin Flack: Columbia University Armoni Alston: California State University, Emily Chang: Duke University Ismael Galvan: U.S. Army Sacramento Dariush Charkhesht: US Navy Luis Gamez: Durham Tech Kaelah Alston: NC-A&T Georgie Chase: Appalachian State University Florence Gester: University of Liege Milly Ames: New York University Charlie Chavez: Advanced Technology Institute Katie Golding: UNC-Greensboro Evan Amico: UNC-Chapel Hill Holly Cheek: UNC-Charlotte Darshan Gove: Davidson College Justin Anthony: UNC-Charlotte Quentin Cheek: Wake Tech Liz Greer: UNC-Asheville Patrick Aris: UNC-Chapel Hill Jesse Chen: Appalachian State University Nathan Guskiewicz: UNC-Chapel Hill Rohan Arora: UNC-Chapel Hill Sydney Chen: UNC-Chapel Hill Alexa Hankins: NC State University Lucie Arricastres: UNC-Chapel Hill Gabriel Chew: Appalachian State University Alex Hansen: Brigham Young University Garrett Ashley: University of Mississippi Robert Chianese: Caldwell Community College Hersheal Hargraves: Alamance Community Monicah Atwater: Alamance Community College Catherine Cho: Duke University College William Babcock: Elon University David Cho: UNC-Charlotte Paige Haskins: University of Mary Washington Grace Baldauf: Trinity College, Dublin Deil Cho: United States Military Academy at Kyle Healy: Gap year Emma Baldwin: Bates College West Point Nick Hebert: UNC-Chapel Hill Emily Ball: UNC-Wilmington Alex Clarke: Gap year Steven Heine: Allegheny College Stephanie Barajas: Durham Tech David Collazo: UNC-Greensboro Julia Heinly: Furman University Ayn-Conner Barnett: UNC-Asheville Markale Cordova: UNC-Charlotte Sophie Heins: William Woods University Christian Barnhill: Alamance Community College Marija Crook: Oberlin College Kaitlin Hendershot: Emory University Jenna Bateman: NC State University Rachel Danner: Brown University Blake Hirth: East Carolina University Sam Bauers: NC State University Steini Davidson: UNC-Chapel Hill Hansac Ho: NC State University Masiel Bautista: UNC-Chapel Hill Sydney Davis: University of Kansas Henry Hogan: Appalachian State University Camden Bergey: NC State University Hope Davison: Gap year William Holloway: Gap year Will Berner: UNC-Chapel Hill Kamrin Dean: NC State University Kaitlan Hollowell: Guilford College Max Blackburn: Colorado College Cynthia Dela Cruz: Durham Tech Kyle Hornik: Queens University of Charlotte Olivia Bloom: UNC-Wilmington Claire DeSelm: University of Notre Dame Ari Horwitz: UNC-Chapel Hill Angela Bobadilla: Durham Tech Jared Devon: University of Leuven, Belgium Myles House: UNC-Asheville Annie Bocko: UNC-Chapel Hill Luke Dicker: Suffolk University Julia Htoo: Alamance Community College Eric Bonilla: East Carolina University Deshawn Dixon: Chowan University Johnny Huang: NC State University Nia Bowers: Spelman College Elise Dixon: Virginia Tech Josh Huemmer: Alamance Community College Chloe Boyd: UNC-Chapel Hill Iain Dixon: NC State University Ian Hufford: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Morgan Brandewie: Emory University Connor Doble: UNC-Charlotte Makaylah Hunter-Toney: NC-A&T Gabi Brenman: NC State University Liam Doyle: Durham Tech Mohamed Hussein: Work Chase Brown: University of Dubuque Neal Duncan: UNC-Charlotte Shanaya Jeudy: East Carolina University May Burgard: UNC-Chapel Hill Morgan Durant: UNC-Greensboro Blake Johnson: UNC-Chapel Hill Zach Burkett: Collin Community College Haley Easthom: College of Charleston Erica Johnson: UNC-Chapel Hill Raven Burnette: Durham Tech Nina Ehara: Gap year Noah Johnson: NC State University Jackson Cabell: UNC-Chapel Hill Lily el Naccash: Duke University Brian Jones: Denison University Hannah Cable: UNC-Chapel Hill Nick Elston: UNC-Chapel Hill Lexi Jones: UNC-Greensboro Matt Cadena: Marine Corps Jacob Engel: Rice University Paige Jones: UNC-Chapel Hill Nayeli Campos-Franco: UNC-Greensboro C.J. Eron: University of Tampa Sarah Jones: NC State University Valeria Campos-Diaz: East Carolina University Jose Escobedo: UNC-Pembroke Abu Kamara: UNC-Greensboro Vanessa Campos-Diaz: East Carolina University Katharine Esterley: UNC-Chapel Hill Abby Kameny: University of Maryland, College Jamesha Cannon: NC Central Lopaz Evans: Durham Tech Park Robert Carmichael: Appalachian State University Antonio Fabian: Durham Tech Anna Grace Kelley: UNC-Chapel Hill Edith Carreto Lazaro: Alamance Community Serena Fearrington-Robinson: UNC-Greensboro Claire Kern: UNC-Chapel Hill June 2016 • Page 11 Chapel Hill seniors will leave town next year, living all over the country and globe while studying and working to achieve their goals. Below, all graduating seniors’ Congratulations Class of 2016! post-graduate plans, provided they responded to our survey, are listed alphabetically.

Daniel Kleissler: UNC-Chapel Hill Santiago Ocoro-Tomalin: Gap year Nick Soluri: Union College Ryan Kleissler: George Washington University Marco Orellana-Portillo: Durham Tech Celeste Spector: Goucher College Jackson Knowles: University of Oregon Sam Orenstein: Brown University Kennan Staelin: UNC-Asheville Dillon Kopec: Roanoke College Nazy Ortiz: Wake Technical Community College Abigail Stern: Agnes Scott College Connor Korfas: Denison University Jacob Owens: Greensboro College Joy Stouffer: UNC-Chapel Hill Valeri Kozarev: NC State University Julie Park: NC State University Connor Stough: UNC-Pembroke Mimi Kramer: Tulane University Alex Parks: Cleveland Institute of Music Maxwell Sylvestre: Durham Tech Claire Lancaster: UNC-Chapel Hill Anna Passannante: Williams College Natalie Szogas: UNC-Chapel Hill Samantha Lane: Emerson College Carlos Patino-Rivera: UNC-Greensboro Jessi Szymczak: UNC-Chapel Hill Carly LeMoine: New York University Casey Patterson: UNC-Greensboro Lauren Taekman: UNC-Chapel Hill Hillary Lin: NC State University Austin Paugh: Work Sarah Taekman: Case Western Reserve University Gabby Litzinger: Wayne Community College Morgan Paul: Elon University Annelise ter Horst: UNC-Chapel Hill Avery Logan: New England Conservatory of Julia Perkins: Gap year Nikki Thai: UNC-Charlotte Music Tierra Perry: East Carolina University Abigail Thomas: UNC-Greensboro Leanna Long: Saint Anselm College Jonathan Phillips: Davidson College Natalie Thomas: NC State University Bryna Loranger: Tulane University Patrick Porter: UNC-Wilmington Sandrena Trowers: UNC-Greensboro Lu Lue: Appalachian State University Harish Prasad: Elon University Max Understein: University of Colorado Boulder Hogan Malek: Durham Tech Forrest Pratson: Duke University Asu Uras: East Carolina University Meghna Mandava: University of California, Hudson Price: Gap year Timmy Valentin: NC State University Berkeley Louis Rabinowitz: UNC-Chapel Hill Anjali Valentine: UCLA Tristan Marquise: Central Carolina Community Alexis Ramirez: UNC-Greensboro John Vanderwoude: UNC-Greensboro College Blake Rasnake: UNC-Wilmington Sydney VanOrd: Appalachian State University Diana Martinez Vargas: Alamance Community Jeff Richardson: UNC-Chapel Hill Sanjana Vasudevan: University of Pennsylvania College Berry Rigdon: NC State University Chris Volk: Virginia Tech Linda Martinez-Cervantes: Alamance Community Decory Roberson: Working Gabi Walata: Appalachian State University College Reagan Roeber: UNC-Chapel Hill John Walden: Elon University Hannah Mathews: UNC-Asheville Connor Rose: Durham Tech Morgan Walton: University of Colorado Boulder Elizabeth McBurney: University of Texas Eli Rose: Case Western Reserve University Olivia Wander: NC State University George McBurney: Coast Guard Academy Grace Rossie-Rehm: Davidson County Amelia Wang: University of Pittsburgh Ricki Mcdowell: Marine Corps Community College Nathan Wang: NC State University Jane McMurry: Davidson College Gavin Rothwell: NC State University Wenbo Wang: UNC-Chapel Hill Chloe McNeal: Appalachian State University I’Money Rushing: Work Donya Weaver: UNC-Asheville James Menache: UNC-Asheville Miriam Saavedra Gonzalez: Alamance Finn Weber: Harvard University Lillian Menkens-Weiler: American University Community College Jared Weber: UNC-Chapel Hill Lisa Mercer: UNC-Chapel Hill Nancy Saldana: Appalachian State University Thilini Weerakkody: Gap year Shomya Mitra: Oberlin Conservatory of Music Emily Sanfilippo: The American Academy for Max Weintraub: NC State University Matt Mogolowitz: UNC-Charlotte Dramatic Arts Zachary Weiss: Elon University Emily Molina: NC State University Nick Sarbaum: UNC-Asheville Autumn West: Johnson C. Smith University Arthur Mouw: Western Carolina University Robert Scoggins: Lenior-Rhyne University Rex Whisnant: UNC-Charlotte Tommy Mozier: Appalachian State University Avery Scopes-Crafts: Emory University Cameron White: UNC-Wilmington Makayla Muhammad: Alamance Community Antonia Sereno: Elon University McKenna Willoughby: NC State University College Neyha Shankar: Carnegie Mellon University Sammi Wong: NC State University Maki Muramatsu: Durham Tech Roberto Sibrian: UNC-Greensboro Albert Yam: George Washington University Nicole Newhouse: Belmont University Hanna Siekierski: UNC-Chapel Hill Joyce Yao: UNC-Chapel Hill Trevor Newhouse: Western Michigan University Jahfari Skyers: Durham Tech Harrison Young: UNC-Chapel Hill Quinton Nichols: Durham Tech Shari Smith: UNC Charlotte Nick Young: Appalachian State University Sam Nielsen: UNC-Chapel Hill Victoria Smith: Clark University Shamim Zarei: UNC-Chapel Hill Andrew Nyland: Virginia Tech Victoria A. Smith: UNC-Chapel Hill Nick Zelasky: NC State University Jack Obringer: UNC-Chapel Hill Justin Soll: Carleton College Anna Zurliene: UNC-Asheville Page 12 • June 2016 Senior Spotlights The Class of 2016 Every Chapel Hill senior will be elsewhere next year, challenging them- selves in different ways to pursue and achieve their goals. Whether they are * at prestigious universities, volunteering in foreign countries or serving our By the numbers country, our students will be making an impact. Proconian interviewed nine seniors to show the diversity of the class of 2016’s post-graduation plans. Deil Cho 326 Total # of students United States Military Academy at West Point “I remember, when I was a freshman, I had a conversation with Alex Werden about him going to West Point, and the way he described it made me very interested. Then, in my junior year, when Drew Roeber decided to go, he and I had multiple conversations about Students attending the military and West Point, and our plans for the future and goals were quite similar, which private schools 69 made me want to look into it a bit more. Last summer, I attended SLE, which is a week up at West Point where I experience some of the stuff the cadets do. After that experience, I was hooked. The things that come along with becoming an army officer at West Point— like a free education, the prestige and honor—shouldn’t be the reason why anyone attends Students attending a service academy. Those things are just some of the positive outcomes that come along with becoming an army officer. I know, for myself, I can confidently say that my goal is to 153 public schools become an army officer in the world’s greatest army.”

Jasmin Flack Students attending Columbia University UNC system schools 135 “I wrote my essay about the achievement gap between wealthy students and underprivi- leged students—white students and minority students, pretty much. I was really excited when I heard I had been accepted to Columbia. I didn’t really expect to get in, so when I did, I was really happy. Knowing I’ve been accepted to my dream school definitely makes me feel like the work I put into high school paid off. I’ve worked really hard these past four Students taking years, so it’s just exciting to know that, if you do your best, you can achieve what you set 9 gap years out to do. I’ve talked to a lot of students who are going there and I’m sure I’ll have a cool roommate. I’m really ready to get started.”

Shamim Zarei Students making mili- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Ever since elementary school—I moved to Chapel Hill from Iran—I’ve loved Chapel Hill. tary commitments 10 I also watched the Tar Heels’ basketball team play in my fifth grade class, when they won the 2009 National Championship. Ever since that championship team, I was like ‘I want to *As reported by students go to this school.’ It just felt right. It was my dream school, so, as soon as I got in, I enrolled. As for a major, I’m going undecided but I’m leaning towards biochemistry or biology. I actually think it’s nice that there are 48 other kids from Chapel Hill High School going to If I had a super the school. If things don’t work out or plans fall through, you can always hit up your old homies.” power... Ever wondered what it would be like to wake up Nazy Ortiz one day with supernatural abilities? We asked Wake Technical Community College three seniors which, out of any possible super “I came to the decision to attend Wake Tech because I want to raise my GPA and, hope- powers, they would want to be able to use. fully, attend either UNC-Asheville or App. State after my first year. Through this program, I just need to complete 30 hours of courses before transferring. I’m planning on just taking the required first-year classes at Wake Tech and then moving on to major in psychology. I’ve also been talking to a recruiter from the Peace Corps, so I’m thinking about doing their “Invisibility” program once I transfer. I really did not want to attend Durham Tech, because I don’t like the campus. I’m also not a fan of Alamance. I really like Raleigh and decided to move there - Chloe Boyd for my first year, so I can get out of Chapel Hill, but still not be too far.”

Kyle Healy Gap year in Senegal “Throughout my many years of French, I had always dreamed of having the opportunity “Mind where I could implement my language skills to help others. I found that opportunity in the form of taking a gap year to a French-African country: Senegal. My gap year is being run reading” through the Global Citizen Year program, which many Chapel Hill alumni have done. Dur- ing my eight-month stay, I will be doing apprenticeships in various fields, such as teaching, - Nayeli non-governmental organization aid and medicine. I’m really looking forward to leaving the Campos- country and broadening my experience in an international setting. Upon my arrival back home, I will be attending Appalachian State University.” Franco

Nia Bowers Spelman College “Transforming “Honestly, I didn’t know that Spelman was an all-girls school until I got in and did more research on it. It’s also a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), so most stu- into a bald dents are African-American. I chose to go after visiting the school in person. There are a lot of advantages to attending an all-girls HBCU, in my opinion. You’re surrounding yourself eagle” - with a lot of women who are just like you, and you end up creating a really close bond. The school describes everyone as “Spelman Sisters,” and we’re all a part of this sisterhood. Camden I think that’s amazing because you’ll always have someone to talk to if something goes Bergey wrong.” Sarah Taekman as described by Wright. Earlier Cool.” sic out to anyone that wants it,” Half Moon Band, a student- gigs featured mostly covers, but “When we first formed the Wright said. With five of the six “In Orbit EP” run band, is releasing its first ex- the band has recently been mov- band junior year, an EP was not band members headed off to col- tended play (EP), “In Orbit EP” in ing towards producing original really ever expected to happen. At lege or out of the state in the fall, Tracklist June. music. that time, it was mostly focused the release of the EP was also for The Half Moon Band is com- “In Orbit EP” was recorded around Junior Follies,” Weber memory’s sake. 1) Sunshine prised of seniors Nick Young (gui- in mid-April and will be released said. “We wanted to have some- tar and vocals), Jared Weber (vio- in early June; it features five of The inspiration for the title of thing to remember high school 2) Latch (cover) lin and vocals), Chris Volk (bass), the band’s original songs. The the EP hails from the band’s prac- and this band by,” Weber said. Jackson Cabell (guitar), Aden production of the EP was funded tice space. In 2015, lead singer “It’s going to be really cool in 20 3) Come Along Fischer-Brown (piano and vocals) primarily via Kickstarter, with the Young built a basement which years to be able to listen to this CD and sophomore Tucker Wright band crowd-funding $1,500 for came to be known by band mem- and remember playing together.” 4) Wouldn’t Change (drums). They started playing to- production and distribution costs. bers and friends as The Orbit. Wright describes the EP as a a Thing (The Minion gether as an official band in early The band produced 100 CDs for “We always practice there; farewell of sorts. Song) 2015 for the school district’s an- sale, alongside releasing its music a lot of [song construction] hap- “There isn’t going to be that nual talent show, Junior Follies. to iTunes and Spotify. pened in The Orbit,” Wright said. much of Half Moon Band after The band’s music draws influ- Half Moon Band initially did “We saw the best option was to this year,” Wright said. “But we’ll 5) Dinner Bell ence from country and folk musi- not have plans to make an EP; call it ‘In Orbit.’” stay in touch and try to figure out cians such as Zac Brown Band, the idea started with the creation The band’s goal for releasing when we can play together.” 6) Caroline “but with more of a modern feel,” of their first original song, “Just the EP was “just getting our mu- [email protected] Enenra: Chapel Hill students rock out Sarah Taekman The name of the band is Half Moon Band is not Chapel inspired by a Japanese smoke Hill High School’s only student monster found in Mortal Kombat. band—for those more rock and The band used multiple roll-inclined, there is Enenra. references to popular and retro The band is composed of culture in its Junior Follies senior Ariel Hoerter and juniors performance, projecting video of Ben Thornburg, Rick Davis old cartoons and bright colors and Ethan Kimberly. They have on a screen behind them as they been releasing music on their played. SoundCloud and have played gigs Photo cOURTESY of ENENRA at Junior Follies Local 506. [email protected] Photo cOURTESY of ben thornburg Page 14 • June 2016 Arts & Entertainment Chapel Hill mom takes on reality TV show Naked and Afraid Chloe grill being outdoors, so when she that I considered going home. Stay-at-home mom and Cha- heard about the show, she thought [Alexander] and I made a great pel Hill resident Karen Coffee it would be an experience she team and vowed not to tap out,” took on the challenge of partici- would enjoy. Coffee said. pating in one of television’s most “I had never actually seen the She knew all along that she popular survival shows, making show prior to applying for it, but would be able to complete the her debut on the show in April. that didn’t matter,” Coffee said. “I challenge. The experience gave Naked and Afraid, a real- knew it was a challenge that ap- her new positivity. ity show on Discovery Channel, pealed to me because of my love “The biggest thing I took drops two contestants off in an for the outdoors. All my life, I away was the confidence that I unknown wilderness destination, preferred being outside hunting, can rely on myself to be indepen- challenging them to survive for 21 fishing or doing something physi- dent, and that my positive mindset days with only one item of choice cal.” is something to be thankful for, each. Coffee and her partner, Matt as I don’t believe everyone can The catch? They must do it all Alexander, were sent to the Phil- be positive in times of stress and while naked. ippines for the show and spent 21 hardship,” Coffee said. Prior to being invited on to days surviving in the country’s Many Chapel Hill students the show, Coffee was interviewed tropical forests. enjoy the show because of how multiple times, took psychologi- After experiencing a typhoon different it is from their current cal exams, FaceTimed with a psy- a few years before the show was lives, including junior Niki Bill- chologist and performed survival filmed, the Philippines was full of man. tests with an expert survivalist. rocky terrain, making foot travel “I think the show is really Afterwards, she underwent mul- extremely difficult for the shoe- interesting because, in today’s tiple physical exams. less survivalists. society, we are very reliant on After all the required tests and While Coffee thinks the foot technology. It’s appealing to see training, she finally received the pain was the hardest part of sur- how people survive without it— Photo COURTESY OF DISCOVERY call affirming that she would be viving, she never thought about or anything else—for 21 days,” Karen Coffee spent three weeks braving the wilderness of the Philippines—while on the show. giving up. Billman said. naked. She had never seen the show prior to applying for the challenge, but the idea appealed to her due to her love of the outdoors. Coffee has always enjoyed “There was never any time [email protected] Shakespeare’s First Folio comes to Raleigh Forrest pratson the original 750, around 235 still William Shakespeare’s origi- survive to this day. Folger Shake- nal published collection of plays, speare Library possesses 82 of the commonly referred to as the First remaining copies. Folio, was exhibited in the North Folger is bringing the exhibit Carolina Museum of Art through- to all 50 states, the District of Co- out May. lumbia, Puerto Rico and the Vir- The First Folio was print- gin Islands. The traveling exhibit ed in 1623, seven years after is Folger’s way of commemorat- Shakespeare’s death. Shake- ing the 400th anniversary of the speare’s play troupe, the Bard’s death. King’s Men, had the Folio Due to the way the Folio was published to commemorate printed, it was very easy to make his works. mistakes. Each letter had to be Photo credit: FOREST PRATSON The First Folio contains placed by hand and painted on The First Folio, which contains many of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, such works as Hamlet, Julius before a single page was applied was opened up to the “To be, or not to be” soliloquy from Hamlet. Caesar and Macbeth. The collec- to the printing press. No two cop- troupe printed second, third and tion contains 36 plays in total, 18 ies of the First Folio are the same. memorable words: Hamlet’s “To fourth Folios, each new edition of which had never before been The different copies were cross- be, or not to be” soliloquy. containing minor corrections and printed. referenced in order to minimize The museum put on several adding more of Shakespeare’s The exhibit was put on by mistakes and compile the most programs in conjunction with the plays. the Folger Shakespeare Library. accurate version of Shakespeare’s exhibit that were geared toward At the exhibit featured in the The King’s Men printed an plays. both children and adults. The ex- North Carolina Museum of Art, estimated 750 copies of The First Folio was popular hibit was free to attend and was at the Folio was opened to what the First Folio. Of and copies sold out quickly. The the museum until May 30. some call Shakespeare’s most [email protected] A season of excitement: movies to look out for in the summer of 2016

Finding Dory Central Intelligence Ghostbusters Jason Bourne Suicide Squad Release date: June 17 Release date: June 17 Release date: July 25 Release date: July 29 Release date: August 5 Finding Dory is the sequel to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Four women set out to eradi- Jason Bourne returns in this Suicide Squad follows a Pixar’s 2003 film Finding Nemo. and Kevin Hart team up for this cate the ghost population in New continuation of the action series group of imprisoned supervillains Ellen Degeneres reprises her role action comedy in which a mild- York with wacky devices, crazy that began over a decade ago. Af- who are offered clemency by a as Dory, a blue tang fish who, mannered accountant is lured into contraptions and old-fashioned ter emerging from hiding, Bourne secret government organization while reuniting with old friends, the world of international espio- humour in this revamp of the must evade the government to ful- in exchange for their specialized finds the true meaning of family. nage. 1984 hit. fill a personal vendetta. skills. June 2016 • Page 15 Arts & Entertainment Tornai’s sonnet wins competition

PHOTO CREDIT: Sam nielsen Junior Jessica Tornai won a poetry competition for a sonnet she wrote. Brendan holly tributed to the beauty of the story Junior Jessica Tornai took of the human race.” Photo courtesy of keith Henderson home the top prize at the second A sonnet is a 14-line poem Henderson performs and greets fans at a gig in 1978. His career in the Elvis tribute business began with a debut perfor- annual All-High School Fiction that is written in iambic pentam- mance at Junior Follies his senior year, when his girlfriend gave him the idea. and Poetry Contest in early May. eter. Tornai’s sonnet was a mix- eli rose mother made him an outfit, he cut day before the show, I finally got The contest, which is held at ture of both Shakespearean and Keith Henderson is not Elvis and dyed his hair and everything over the flu,” Henderson said. Open Eye Cafe, challenges stu- Petrarchan sonnet styles. She im- Presley, but if you watch one of was ready for his performance— “So I performed, and it was very dents to write a fictional or po- plemented a varied rhyme scheme his performances, you might get until the morning of the show, unique. The girls were screaming, etic piece which they then read to and did not abide by either the him and the king of rock and roll when he came down with the flu. and we had a big ol’ time.” the community. The competition octave or sestet form taken by confused. “I had a 105 degree fever and The show was a success, and is open to local high school stu- the Italian Petrarchan style, or the That is because Henderson, could not even speak,” Henderson Henderson quickly began receiv- dents, and submission is free to all triple quatrain or couplet form a Chapel Hill alumnus from the recalled, but added that he was ing attention from agents. eligible writers. commonly found in Shakespear- class of 1978, is a world-re- planning to perform nevertheless, “Each night I [performed], The top three pieces from both ean style. nowned Elvis tribute artist. until another complication arose. booking agents from all over the genres are selected and awarded a Tornai is a student in Thomas Henderson, a native of Jack- It began sleeting. country were calling my father, prize. First place receives $500, Drago’s creative writing class. sonville, North Carolina, was “They stopped the show and wanting to sign me and book second place $250 and third place “[Tornai is] very creative. raised listening to the music of told the audience, ‘Come back a shows ... Junior Follies really $100. She does an outstanding job paint- Elvis Presley. month from today, and we will started it all off,” Henderson said. Tornai wrote a sonnet, entitled ing pictures with her words,” Dra- “I have always been an Elvis start over,’” Henderson said. Shortly after Junior Follies, “Threaded Stories,” that placed go said. “Poetry appears to be a fan. I was raised in an Elvis-lov- The weather delay may have Henderson performed in another her above the competition, beating natural outlet for her expression.” ing family. The only records my saved Henderson’s career. show at Chapel Hill, this time as out multiple other high schoolers Tornai has taken Drago’s cre- grandma owned were Elvis re- “If that show had happened the only act. from around the area. ative writing course for one year. cords,” Henderson said, describ- that night, I probably would have “Right after the Junior Follies, “The entire poem was meant “The best sonnets make the ing the way he learned to sing. “I never done another performance we rented the building out, did the to be a sort of metaphor for the simple beautifully complex. I can’t read music. I have no train- because I was that bad off,” Hen- concert [and] sold out 1,000 seats. seemingly pointlessness to life. think [Tornai] does this with an ing, but in studying him so much, derson said. I was very proud,” Henderson How each person in their daily extended metaphor that shows it became my sound.” However, the delay gave Hen- said. “WCHL recorded the show life works so hard for some un- how we all tell stories with our The idea for the act came from derson time to recover his voice. in its entirety and broadcasted it achievable goal, and, more of- lives,” Drago said. his girlfriend in his senior year. The second time around, he was the next night. That was a first for ten than not, they fail to reach Tornai keeps a blog at jt- “After seeing [Elvis] in con- ready. them.” it,” Tornai said. “At the end of creativewriting.blogspot.com cert, my girlfriend, now my wife, “A month later, the Wednes- The performance was also a the poem I hoped to clarify that, where she posts her other works, said, ‘You should do a tribute to first for Chapel Hill’s Hanes The- although these struggles in life thoughts and opinions. Elvis at Junior Follies,’” Hender- ater, which was then called the seemed pointless, the efforts from son said. Chapel Hill High School Cultural people throughout time has con- [email protected] Shortly thereafter, Henderson Arts Center. started his career in Hanes Audi- “I was the first one to rent that Threaded Stories torium at the 1978 edition of Ju- building and do a concert there,” nior Follies. Henderson said. “I have been do- they fall forever short of their sought end, Henderson’s mother ing shows ever since.” unfinished tapestries still on the loom and grand- while lifeless hands alone in their dark tomb lay still; their colored work will not extend beyond the walls of their life lived and gone; yet feverishly they worked, years abloom spent always locked alone in that dark room; it seems as though this life they did expend though in their eyes it was not always so; triumphant days they knew were soon to come, if only passionately fingers wove within closed walls the stories just their own; PHOTO COURTESY OF KEITH HENDERSON yet it is never just one, but the sum Henderson still performs gigs in 2016. of all the gold that makes a cave a treasure trove [email protected] Thirty-five’s a crowd: Chapel Hill’s extensive list of valedictorians sarah taekman cial,” they cry. “You’re ruining an competition-based; the summa Four years of extensive notes age-old tradition!” cum laude students vote on who and questions, of 3 am papers, We have two options for they want to speak at graduation of giving it your best effort ev- change: we can go back to the as opposed to listening to an hour ery single assignment, of being classic approach, where the high- of speeches. The only issue with told it is just a grade. You get est-ranking student in the class is this approach is mounting the hur- told you must be pretty special the sole valedictorian, or, we can dle of parents that want to cling to to have maintained those A’s for follow Wake County schools in tradition. four years—especially at Cha- their attempt to eliminate the title Chapel Hill High School is a pel Hill High School. Your hard all together and substitute in new school heavily rooted in tradition. work is epitomized by sitting on ones. With this year marking 100 years that graduation stage with the es- The former will not work and of history, some current students teemed title of valedictorian. here is why: the adoration thrown have parents and even grandpar- Except when you are ac- upon the title of valedictorian is ents that were Chapel Hill Tigers. companied by 34 other people poisonous. In an educational sys- Eliminating something as tradi- who have accomplished the exact tem that is becoming increasingly tional as valedictorian is bound to same feat —and you only have a cutthroat, we start seeing kids have opposition. 15 percent chance of sitting on- who are willing to throw their But when you watch the 35 stage and giving a speech, the title social lives, their hobbies, their valedictorians at graduation, keep loses some of the specialness. But health down the gutter, simply for in mind that none of those stu- this is not necessarily a bad thing. a title. THE DEPRECIATION OF THE VALEDICTORIAN TITLE, BY MILLY AMES dents made it up there without Chapel Hill High School, as The reasons for wanting to be ness—not to mention we would magna cum laude (“with great sacrifice. There have been sleep- of late April, had a total of 35 number one vary—college, pres- fail to recognize other student praise”) and cum laude (“with less nights, missed parties and in- students slotted out to be valedic- tige, parents or even just a desire achievements. So, how can we praise”) based on their weighted terests unpursued, all for the sake torians come graduation time. In to one-up fellow classmates. Re- maintain the prestige of being GPA. of making the grade and getting the school, the title of “valedic- gardless, the chase for the honor valedictorian without upping the The Latin honors system the title. Being valedictorian does torian” goes to any student who has evolved from a competition of pressure placed on students? would satisfy multiple complaints not come without effort. has maintained all A’s throughout academic pursuit into one of dis- The answer? We cannot. about the current system: because So, do we want to devalue their four years of high school, re- regard for oneself and others. That leaves option number it is based on weighted GPA, their efforts by restricting the gardless of difficulty or quantity If we reintroduce the im- two: get rid of valedictorians and students that take only standard honor? Or, do we want to cele- of classes taken. portance of a ranking system in reward exceptional grades with courses are on a different tier than brate their successes accordingly? People are angry. “Being choosing valedictorian, we throw Latin honors, where students can those that take mostly APs; it does valedictorian is no longer spe- away student health and happi- hold the designation of summa not devalue the title of valedicto- cum laude (“with highest praise”), rian; GPA honors are no longer [email protected] Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education defends HB2 with mace policy SAm nielsen the decision on the basis that girls permission to use bathrooms for dents of the opposite biological school board for negligence. The Rowan-Salisbury Board might soon have to be worried the gender they identify with, re- sex are dangerous, and female When it comes to our state, of Education voted May 9 to per- about transgendered students en- gardless of biological sex—a sce- students need to be on guard. the decision of the Rowan- mit students to carry pepper spray tering their bathrooms. nario in which Hughes believes The transphobic sentiment Salisbury School Board is a sign on high school campuses during “Depending on how the that female students would ben- is doubtless one shared by many that—regardless of HB2’s future, the 2016-2017 school year. The courts rule on the bathroom is- efit from bringing pepper spray North Carolina residents and may North Carolina has a long way to policy was repealed May 23 due sues, it may be a pretty valuable into school bathrooms. be one of the main reasons HB2 go in regards to understanding to liability concerns, but the deci- tool to have on the female stu- was passed in the first place. It is and acceptance of contemporary sion-making process used to pass dents if they go to the bathroom, also reflective of the backward views on gender. it in the first place exemplifies the not knowing who may come in,” nature of our state. The The decision—and especially bigoted nature of our state. board member Chuck Hughes belief that transgen- Hughes’s comment—incited out- Some board members who said. dered people rage from community members pushed for the decision reasoned “The bathroom is- are predators on various social media networks. that students might carry defen- is ignorant In response to criticism, Hughes sive sprays on campus by ac- and insult- insisted that he did not intend to cident anyway, making the ban ing. call transgendered people danger- of such substances unfair. The ous but, rather, feared that “per- Others argued that policy verts … would use gender iden- students walking itself tification as a pass to enter the from their car could bathroom of their choice.” to, say, a be di- Whether Hughes is being foot- sas- truthful or not, his comment was trous. In bound to cause controversy, es- light of pecially considering the conflict Hughes’s the law has already created. There statement, may be some benefit to allow- transgen- ing pepper spray on school cam- dered students puses, yet Hughes’s actions cast a may have to fear a pall over the policy. It no longer sues” Hughes may blast of pepper spray seemed like a practical move to i n simply be worried that any time they enter a school bath- improve student safety, but in- ques- perverted male high school room. stead a paranoid response fueled tion are students would identify them- Furthermore, allowance of by transphobia. federal selves as female in order to enter pepper spray on campus could Fortunately, the school board BLINDED BY IGNORANCE, lawsuits be- girls’ bathrooms and assault fe- lead to unpleasant—and po- rescinded its decision. Its main BY MILLY AMES ing filed against male students. tentially expensive—incidents. reasons seem to have been to avoid ball game North Carolina for Even so, Hughes’s statement Imagine a student using mace lawsuits and detract negative at- would benefit from having extra its controversial House Bill 2 comes with a darker implication: on a teacher in a fit of anger. The tention from themselves, but any protection. (HB2). If the law is repealed, it transgendered students entering student would likely be expelled, reason is a good one, in this case. One board member supported is possible that students will have bathrooms designated for stu- and the teacher could sue the [email protected] June 2016 • Page 17 Opinions

How to be a Happier Human: Exercise P R O C O N I A N Whether you are looking for something to occupy your time with or are working towards that summer body, Proconian’s Milly Ames and Gillie Weeks are here to help you find the type of exercise that will keep you feeling happy this summer. Here are their best tips for getting in shape—the The Pros and Cons of Chapel Hill Gillie: Con- Milly: If your Gillie: If you are Milly: If you gratulations! childhood was someone who know either Gil- High School –Volume 81, Issue 5 You have made anything like prefers on-land lie or me, you it through the mine, you most physical activ- know this issue [email protected] stressful testing likely have a ity, as well as would be incom- season. In order fair share of fun, hype music, then plete without www.proconian.org to destress from maybe slightly Zumba is defi- one of us men- AP exams, finals uncomfort- nitely for you. tioning running. and not having Milly and Gillie able memories of summer swim Zumba is a type of aerobic exer- As cheesy as it sounds, after four Editors-in-Chief tell you how to be a happier hu- league. Although, also like me, cise featuring Latin American-in- years of high school with no off man last issue, I highly recom- you probably quit a while ago, spired dance to pop music. So ba- season, running has become less Sam Nielsen mend that you try doing yoga. swimming— even leisurely sically, Zumba is the best of both of a sport and more of a lifestyle. You may think that yoga is only so—can still be a good way to get worlds: exercise that is not pain- Of all the forms of exercise Jared Weber for moms, but, it can be quite re- some exercise—and, fortunately ful. This was a new concept to me. mentioned, I will admit that run- laxing for all. Yoga is proven to for all, one pieces and speedos are Similar to yoga, you may think ning is probably the one that most reduce stress and it also increases completely optional. Zumba is just for moms; howev- people like the least. However, if Managing Editor your energy, which is what every With warm weather rolling in, er, it is an extremely fun activity you have the right people to keep sleep-deprived teenager needs. hopefully you have plans to be for all ages, genders and levels you company, running regularly Eli Rose Yoga has many additional poolside with friends at some of dancing ability. As someone will become less of a chore and health benefits as well, including point this summer. If you are look- who falls in the bottom range of something you may come to genu- increased flexibility and muscle ing for a way to get the endorphins dancing abilities, I was definitely inely look forward to. strength, improved respiration, flowing, maybe skip the sunbath- hesitant at first, but I eventually Although the health benefits Section Editors circulatory health and athletic per- ing and instead swim a few laps or learned to love Zumba. Although of running are almost endless, my formance. start up a game. you are exercising, you will not favorite part is the feeling you get Eli Rose, School News Even though yoga can sound If you are planning on taking even know it since you will be afterwards, commonly referred boring, try going to a class with a beach trip this summer, good having so much fun! to as “runner’s high.” The endor- Sam Nielsen and Jared Weber, your friends and make it a social news! Even just treading water Most gyms offer Zumba class- phins generated through running Town and World activity. If you do not want to go and trying to resist the current is es. Classes include people of vary- will help you become more ener- to an actual class, you can even enough to get a good workout in. ing levels of experience and tal- gized, awake and, most important- Sarah Taekman, Arts And look up a yoga instructional video Just remember to stay hydrated, ent, so you will fit right in in the ly, happy. So maybe before you on YouTube and turn your living because even though you may not non judgemental atmosphere. So write off running as not being the Entertainment room into a yoga studio! feel it, physical exercise will make do some research, grab a friend sport for you, give it a shot. You you sweat—even in the water. and get Zumba-ing! might surprise yourself. Milly Ames, Opinions [email protected] [email protected] Nathan Guskiewicz, Sports Elsa needs a girlfriend A letter from the editors GIllie weeks homosexuality in order to end Staff Writers Fans of the Disney franchise discrimination, and a Dis- ney Frozen have recently raised a movie could be just the place to Nick Elston question far more pressing than start. “Do you want to build a snow- Although it is just a Disney Chloe Grill man?” Fans are now debating movie, the people opposed to LG- whether or not Elsa, one the film’s BTQ+ rights may rethink their Brendan Holly leading female protagonists, views if their favorite Disney should have a girlfriend in Frozen character were lesbian. Adding Kristina Kim 2. characters who are not straight or The idea of Elsa becoming cisgender could have a lasting im- Dan Kleissler the first lesbian Disney princess pact on creating a more inclusive Dear readers of the Proconian, Paul McLaughlin began with a Twitter campaign us- society. We remember the first time we sent an issue of Proconian to press. It was a late October night, almost 1 am. A full moon was setting ing the hashtag #GiveElsaAGirl- Throughout the debate, some Chloe McNeal friend. However, many supported have proposed Disney create a over Chapel Hill High School—check an almanac if you don’t believe the campaign, some were against new lesbian princess, rather than us—as we tiredly exited the A-Building. Walking towards our cars, we Grace Newton it and countered with the hashtag have Elsa come out as lesbian in almost robotically repeated one phrase over and over again in unison. #CharmingPrinceForElsa. Frozen 2. The issue with creating “One issue down, four to go.” Jenna Nicotra Elsa is the perfect princess to a new lesbian princess is that it It feels like we always knew that we would be happy to have make this social statement, since makes her sexual orientation her the Proconian workload off our shoulders when the school year Forrest Pratson her story of suppressing her power entire identity. Elsa has already es- came to a close. It certainly appeared that way in December, as we Jeff Richardson as the snow queen, but then finally tablished who she is as a princess frantically attempted to balance college applications, mid-term tests and a newspaper. accepting who she was with the without being lesbian. Therefore, Berry Rigdon song “Let It Go,” can be seen as a if Elsa gets a girlfriend, she be- But now that the final issue has been printed, we feel grateful. Proconian has come a long way this year. metaphor for coming out. comes the “powerful, caring snow Miguel Rivera-Torres There are already countless queen who is also lesbian,” rather We have had the opportunity to conduct several high profile Disney princess movies where a than just “the lesbian princess.” interviews, experiment with magazine-style design and create an online Allie Vaughn princess falls in love with and is As homosexuality becomes presence that regularly connects relevant school news to students “saved” by a handsome prince. more widely accepted, it is cru- through social media. Gillie Weeks Not only is it sexist that a princess cial that the same acceptance is Even more importantly, we promoted diverse perspectives and always seems to be dependent on reflected in the media. If Disney inclusion during a year in which our state became notorious for lacking those necessary values. her prince, but it is also repetitive. were to #GiveElsaAGirlfriend in Webmaster If Elsa were to have a girl- Frozen 2, it would help decrease While we are thankful we were able to put together this newspaper, we are even more grateful for all that Proconian has offered us. friend in Frozen 2, it would show homophobia, as people would be- Nick Elston the young generation that ho- come more comfortable with ho- Proconian has given us a system in which to improve not only skills, mosexuals should be treated the mosexuality. Elsa could become such as writing and communication, but also aspects of our character. same as heterosexuals, and can an influential role model for ho- Furthermore, it has undoubtedly influenced the courses we will follow be princesses just the same. It is mosexuals to become confident throughout the rest of our lives. Business Manager important that society become with who they are. Take newspaper class, more accustomed to the idea of Forrest Pratson [email protected] Senior Morgan Brandewie and soccer team finish the season strong Nathan GUSKIEWICZ as references and they have been Talent can often be spotted my advocates on and off the early in an athlete’s career. For se- field,” Brandewie stated. nior Morgan Brandewie, this was “[Brandewie] is arguably one certainly the case. of our best captains since I have Four years after being given been coaching here,” Curtis said. the Future Star Award her fresh- “Her selection for the East-West man year on Chapel Hill High All Star Game is a great honor for School’s women’s soccer team, her and for our team. She will Brandewie was selected to play in represent our school with class the 2016 East-West All-Star game and do us proud.” and received a lengthy list of rec- Senior Emily Ball has en- ognitions for her senior season. joyed playing with Brandewie the Brandewie was part of the past four years. varsity soccer team for four years “She’s a reliable player and and served as captain for the team never lets the team down. She the past two seasons. Along with doesn’t lose the ball, is great in her nomination for the East-West the air and has great technical foot All-Star game, Brandewie was PHOTO credit: Nathan Guskiewicz PHOTO credit: Sam nielsen skills,” Ball said. “Playing with also a state champion in 2013, Senior Morgan Brandewie will be participating in the East-West All-Star game on July 19 after making it to the fourth round of her the past four years has been a three-time All-Conference, two- the playoffs with the women’s soccer team in her senior season. She is committed to play in college at Emory University. blast.” time All-Region and this past year Playing on the CASL team soccer in college. While the high play center back, but for the high This year’s women’s soccer was named All-State, Big Eight has been a big commitment for school team takes soccer serious- school, I have played all over the team was conference champions Conference Player of the Year and Brandewie, with about 20 hours ly, we also enjoy goofing around,” field,” Brandewie said and made it to the fourth round of Regional Player of the Year. of practice a week, game time and Brandewie said. Coaches Jason Curtis, Davis the playoffs, before losing a 1-0 Brandewie began playing traveling across the country for Despite not being as serious Boyle and Kevin Schoden have game to Swansboro High School. soccer at the age of three and has games. However, Brandewie still as CASL, the high school team had an impact on Brandewie as a The East-West All-Star game loved the sport ever since. She makes time to play on the high has played a major role in her de- player, as well as a person. will be played on July 19 at played on the Triangle United school team. velopment. “I feel that all three of them MacPherson stadium in Greens- Soccer Association’s Gold team “The high school team has “Playing soccer at the high have been there for me the past boro. for seven years and has played on reminded me how much fun it is school has given me the oppor- four years to help with anything Brandewie will play Division the Capital Area Soccer League’s to play soccer. CASL is a very tunity to play positions out of my that I have needed, not just soc- III soccer at Emory University (CASL) ‘97 team since freshman intense environment filled with comfort zone and allow me to be- cer-related. They have written next year. year. girls like me whose goal is to play come more versatile. For CASL I recommendations for me, served [email protected] Claire DeSelm signs with Notre Dame Tigers hit the Running Man Chloe Mcneal After four years of swimming at Chapel Hill High School, se- nior Claire DeSelm is set to take her talents to the University of Notre Dame this fall. Since starting at the age of six, she has swum competitively for over 12 years. Swimming has always been a big part of her life, as her father, Rich DeSelm, is the head coach for the University of North Caro- lina at Chapel Hill swim teams, and her mother, Tracy DeSelm, was a notable high school swim- The Chapel Hill High School baseball team’s Running Man Challenge went viral mer herself. after being tweeted by popular accounts including Kent Murphy. DeSelm’s success as a swim- Jeff Richardson Kent Murphy, which posted it. mer is the product of the hard The baseball team made the “We didn’t think it was go- work and dedication she has put most of the weather after its game ing to get further than everyone at into the sport over the years. with Northwood was cancelled on the school seeing it,” Bauers said. The future collegiate swim- May 5, using the field to create its “Then, when it got a few thousand mer’s success does not come as a PHOTO credit: Nick Elston own version of the newest inter- retweets and people started com- surprise to her Chapel Hill swim Senior Claire DeSelm signed to swim collegiately at the University of Notre Dame net craze. menting on it, that’s when it got coach, Steve Riegler. champion in the 100 fly for the most joy cheering on her team- The Running Man Challenge really funny.” “She has been a really great third year in a row and the 3A mates and enjoying the pride that consists of the 1990s hit “My After being posted by Mur- leader over the last two seasons,” Swimmer of the Year. comes with being a Tiger athlete. Boo” by Ghost Town DJ’s playing phy, the video went semi-viral, Riegler said. “The positive atti- “I won states the past two “It’s really important to have in the background, while players receiving thousands of favorites tude and team-first attitude comes years. I didn’t win this year, but a team that you know is stand- dance as if they are jogging. and retweets. through on a daily basis.” that’s okay; the girl that won is ing up for you and cheering for “We normally like to use the Junior catcher Garrett Liebe The Chapel Hill swim team really amazing and I just did the you,” DeSelm said. “All of my tarp as a Slip ‘N Slide when it came up with the idea to film the had a successful season this year, best that I could,” DeSelm said. best races have been when there’s rains,” senior Sam Bauers said. dance after seeing Orange’s base- as the men’s team won its third With the attitude that she has, pressure to do well for the team, “It was kind of spur-of-the-mo- ball team complete the challenge. consecutive 3A state champi- it came as no surprise to many so it just makes the environment ment; everyone figured out what “We were talking about mak- onship and the women’s team that in addition to her numerous really fun.” kind of moves they wanted to do, ing a running man video a couple placed second. athletic awards, she was named as When she is not swimming and it just happened.” days before and, when the game This season, DeSelm claimed the 3A Sportsmanship Swimmer laps in the pool, DeSelm can be The video was posted on got cancelled, the opportunity many individual titles. She was of the Year. found running on trails in the Twitter by multiple players and, presented itself,” Liebe said. the regional champion in the 200 Despite all of DeSelm’s per- woods or cooking. later, sent to an internet-famous individual medley (IM), the state sonal achievements, she finds the [email protected] baseball twitter account called [email protected] June 2016 • Page 19 Sports Trail paving upsets runners Athletes sign to compete at the next level

photo credit: Milly Ames Sophomore athlete Lena Cohen speaks to the Board of Alderman . allie vaughn teams and other concerned citi- Members of the running com- zens, as well as contractors hired munity filled Carrboro Town Hall for the project proposals that on May 3 to protest the plan that could be made to meet the con- calls for 2,100 feet of paved sur- cerns brought up in the May 3 face 10-feet wide to intersect in meeting. three different areas with the nat- Planning Director Trish Mc- ural trail used by the cross coun- Guire reviewed a minor design Basketball Football Swimming try teams and local runners. change to the project that would Autumn West Brian Jones Claire DeSelm Chapel Hill High school and eliminate two of the intersections. Johnson C. Smith University Denison University University of Notre Dame Carrboro High School cross- The proposal was not enough to country athletes, coaches and satisfy the people concerned on Cross-Country/ Connor Korfas C.J. Eron parents have displayed discontent the issue. Track and Field Denison University University of Tampa with the paving project for the 1B “The Carrboro Board of Al- Max Blackburn section of the Bolin Creek Green- dermen’s resistance to listen to the Colorado College Albert Nyamayaro Eli Rose way’s “Creekside” trail. The trail needs of the people and their lack Fayetteville State University Case Western Reserve University serves as the training trail for all of value for high school athletic Marija Crook of the area’s high school cross programs makes me feel like the Oberlin College Connor Stough Sarah Taekman country teams and many local local government is not a system University of North Carolina at Case Western Reserve University trail running enthusiasts. in place to support the people, but Dillon Kopek Pembroke Chapel Hill High school cross rather a controlling body fight- Roanoke College Soccer country coach Joan Nesbit Mabe ing against the needs of citizens Lacrosse Morgan Brandewie said in an interview that neither to fulfill their selfish ambitions,” Harrison Young Paige Haskins Emory University she, nor previous cross country sophomore Anna Stouffer said. University of North Carolina at University of Mary Washington Chapel Hill John Walden coach Ron Olsen had been in- Despite the protests, the plan Kyle Hornik Elon University formed of the plans to pave the for the multi-use path will contin- Quaniece Fish Queens University path of the 1B trail. ue after the town attorney found North Carolina Central University Wrestling The Board of Aldermen later that delaying the plan could cost Volleyball George McBurney asked the Town Manager and the town up to $400,000, along Anna Passannante Katharine Esterley Coast Guard Academy Town Attorney to discuss with with future federal funds. Williams College University Of North Carolina at the stakeholders from the schools, Chapel Hill [email protected] Tobacco Road FC plays first game Spring Sports Playoff Recap made at camps and youth levels, as well as the ones he made while Baseball Men’s Tennis playing, helped him to find play- The Chapel Hill High school The Chapel Hill men’s tennis ers to play for TRFC. baseball team finished their regu- team lost in the state quarterfinals “A coach from Duke will send lar season with an overall record to eventual finalist Fayetteville a player to me and will say ‘work of 21-7 and a conference record of Terry Sanford High School 5-4. with him on this,’” Burke said. 9-3 and went into the state play- Three players qualified for the In terms of strategy and offs as a 15 seed. The Tigers upset state tournament: senior Jared coaching style, Burke said that Eastern Guilford in the first round Weber and freshman Jerry Cai this season is all about learning but lost to West Brunswick in the in doubles, and junior David PHOTO Credit: paul mclaughlin lessons. second round. Seniors Nick He- Mirzoyan in singles. All three A new Durham-based Professional soccer club, Tobacco Road FC, arose out of a Burke says he tries to imple- bert and Blake Rasnake led the lost in the first round of the state local amateur league team and attracted new fans from around the area. ment things he did as a player into team in hits, while senior Connor tournament in Burlington, but all Paul Mclaughlin championships from 2005 until his coaching, such as high pres- Stough led the team in runs bat- won conference championships in Tobacco Road Football Club 2015. sure when the opponent has the ted in. Senior Justin Anthony led their respective events. The team (TRFC), a new professional club In the home opening week- ball and playing to the whistle. the Tigers in pitching with seven will have five out of its top six in Durham, played their first end, May 20 and May 22, a mix- TRFC have played the best wins and a 2.08 earned run aver- players return next year. home game in the National Pre- ture of fans attended the first teams in the conference so far, age (ERA). mier Soccer League (NPSL) at home games in the history of the which are ranked among the top Women’s Lacrosse Durham County Memorial Sta- club. Families with young chil- ten in the nation, but have only Men’s Lacrosse After finishing with a regular dium on May 20. dren, families of the players, die- lost once. Heading into the postseason, season record of 14-4 and an 8-2 For years, TRFC dominated hard soccer fans and pickup soc- With a growing fan base, hun- the Chapel Hill men’s lacrosse conference record, the women’s amateur leagues in the Triangle, cer fans all attended and enjoyed gry players and coaches and dedi- team had an overall record of 11- lacrosse team headed into the rising all the way to the Triangle the two games. cation in the back of their minds, 10 and 5-2 in conference play. state playoffs as a second seed Adult Soccer League (TASL), one Head coach of TRFC and TRFC is hoping to expand popu- After blowing by Northwood and and ranked 11 in the state. The of the largest and most competi- General Manager Cedric Burke larity in the upcoming years. Topsail in the first two rounds of Tigers had a bye the first round tive amateur leagues in the United is content with the team’s per- TRFC tickets are seven dol- the playoffs, the tigers faced first- and beat Jacksonville in the sec- States. For most of the players, it formance, even though the team lars, with advanced purchases for seeded Jacksonville in the third ond round by a score of 18-4. The is their first time playing profes- lacks a win so far. adults, five dollars for children round. The Tigers pulled out an team then had to face first-seeded sional soccer. Burke played at Duke Univer- ages 5-13 and are free for those 11-10 win by scoring six goals in Broughton in the third round and During its time in the TASL, sity as a defender and played for under 5 years old. Home games the fourth quarter. They moved on lost 16-12. Senior Paige Haskins TRFC was a model for success, the amateur team that preceded are played at Durham County Me- to face local rival Carrboro, losing and sophomore Shannon Wulff as it captured 15 of 21 of the di- TRFC, which dominated in lo- morial Stadium in Durham. 4-2. Junior Sean Voelkel led the led the team in goals this season. visions biannual First Division cal leagues. The relationships he team in goals. [email protected] Local Karen students make their voices heard

A brief history of Karen refugees Brendan Holly In the middle of the 20th century, the na- By the late 1990s and early 2000s, many tion of Burma underwent an a drastic politi- displaced Karen made their way to North cal shift when the Army Chief of Staff was America by their own means, or through one ousted by militaristic Burmese national Ne of the many aid programs set up by private Win. organizations. This massive relocation is The Karen, one of more than 20 ethnic also known as the Karen Diaspora. identities found in the country at the time, In their new places of residence, the were targeted by the new government Karen people formulated their own commu- in response to their violent protests nities, attempting to preserve the culture they against the military dictatorship. so fervently cherished from their homeland Being outnumbered nearly of Burma. 20 to 1, the Karen were de- Today, there are more than 70,000 Karen feated and sent to refugee immigrants or descendants of immigrants camps as their vil- living in the United States. Freshman Eh Ker Paw lages were burned Many Karen refugees living in Chapel (left) and sopho- to the ground by Hill and Carrboro work at the Transplanting more Kaw Hser per- the Burmese Traditions Community Farm. form at the A Capella army. Benefit Jam. The faces of the Karen Youth Art Group Nine Karen students in local high schools contributed to the Karen Artwalk as well as the creation of a children’s book, to be released June 2, about Transplanting Traditions Commu- nity Farm. Hen Moo Hser Doh Ree Ree Wei Joey Ay

photo credit: Kristina Kim Carrboro High School junior Hser Doh observes art and photographs created by Karen students (above).

Living Stone Kwah Poe Hla Win Tway Moe Shae Htoo Lah Htoo Boh Karen students exhibit art, sing for fundraisers Kristina Kim and sam Through photography, Wei said. “Last year, I sold On May 14, the A Ca- nielsen painting and drawing, the four pictures in their gallery pella Benefit Jam was held, Students from the Karen students have shared their and got some money off of with a Capella groups from Youth Group used their pho- life stories and Karen culture that, so I hope it’s the same high schools in the district tographic and artistic talents with the Chapel Hill com- thing for this year.” performing to raise money to express themselves in the munity. This was Carrboro High to aid Karen refugees. The Karen Artwalk art show at Junior Ree Ree Wei School junior Hser Doh’s event raised $700. FRANK Gallery on May 13. spent the first eight years of first Artwalk. He has been “I think this is The Karen Youth Group her life in a refugee camp. with the group for a few really great, be- consists of nine high school She first got into contact months, and has loved the cause it shows artists. Most of them spent with FRANK Gallery when experience. that our com- parts of their childhoods in she came to North Carolina “I love photography and munity is sup- refugee camps in Burma and began high school. this group. I have learned porting the Kar- or Thailand. The group al- “A few years ago was how to take good pictures, en students and lows them to connect with my first year joining, and and we get to all talk togeth- the immigrants people who have similar [FRANK Gallery] helped er, too,” Doh said. “They and everyone backgrounds and make art me learn how to take pic- help me out with things, and else,” Wei said. together. tures and use Photoshop,” I’ve made a lot of friends.” Photo credits: Kristina Kim