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Samantha Foltz was eager for the job as superinten- some time, namely With Lancaster in one Advertising Manager dent. getting something of the top driving seats, “The reputation of the school district higher than an accept- Midway is sure to After 11 years under the direction of was a primary attraction for me,” he able rating on TAKS. remain on track as an Dr. Randy Albers, Midway ISD has a said. “Midway ISD is known for all “The biggest admired school and new leader. Dr. Brad Lancaster the right reasons, and I am eager to be challenge that the district. comes to Midway as a former teacher part of this new team.” district faces in the Prior to Midway, who says he’s ready to lead the A change in leadership will inevitably near future is the Lancaster was the district. Midway students may have lead to calls for change and alterations desire for the district assistant superintendent heard of this new addition through the in certain things within the district. to earn a recognized at Allen ISD near “grapevine,” but some may wonder This may leave students wondering rating from the Texas Dallas, assistant super- what exactly does having a new whether there will be any changes to Education Agency,” intendent at Ennis ISD, superintendent mean. high school rules, including dress code Lancaster said. “We principal at two elemen- “That is a tough question,” and scheduling. have been very close tary schools and a junior Lancaster said. “In simple terms, my “Being so new, that is hard to say,” the last two years to high assistant principal job is to manage and oversee all Lancaster said. “I am already planning achieving this rating. We know our in College Station. He taught social aspects of the school district opera- to meet with a group of 15 high school students and staff are strong. We studies and special education at A&M tions.” students each month this spring. My know that our students receive an Consolidated High School. He has Lancaster, a Baylor graduate and plan is to sit down for lunch with a excellent education at Midway ISD. degrees from Baylor and Texas A&M past resident of Waco, is now the hub diverse group of students to give them [We know] that this rating is an universities. Both of his parents were of Midway ISD that employs 900 the opportunity to tell me what is on important distinction for our district involved in education. Lancaster has people and serves over 6,300 students. their minds. I am looking forward to and our community.” been married for 17 years to his wife, “This is a large organization by any meeting students and hearing from In laymen’s terms, TAKS is here to Karen, and has two children, daughter standard,” Lancaster said. them first hand about their concerns.” stay, and bound to become even more Julia is at Midway Middle School, and Because Midway is such a large and Lancaster inherits some challenges embedded in the students’ everyday son, Will, is at Midway Intermediate. well-known district, Lancaster said he that have been an ongoing event for school life. Julie Henry contributed to this article. SENIORACHIEVES STATE RANK IN BAND 11 other students named to TMEA Alicia Sharp Social Chairperson Senior Alejandro Montes, a trombone player in the wind ensemble, is the first Midway band student to win state honors in seven years. “I have worked really hard to receive a position in the state band,” he said. “I am extremely excited.” Only one trombone player from each area makes all state. Midway’s area consists of every 4A school between Farmers Branch, Houston and Austin. Montes, along with 11 other stu- Senior Amanda White dents, was also named to the Texas and Juniors Malcolm Music Education Association (TMEA), Parish and Kyle which is a music convention for Matthews (top) react to teachers and band directors in San the downfall of their Antonio where selected students play Photo by Michael Bancale bridge they built for Liz music. Students will also get to meet Iredale’s physics class. Senior Alejandro Montes plays his with college recruits. Sarah Copeland, a junior, trombone during a jazz band tests a book on her “I am excited to attend the TMEA performance at a basketball game. fettucine bridge. convention because of the new experience I will receive,” Montes said . See BAND The other students selected for Page 3

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Jane Cha Staff Writer Amber Payne, a junior, is a girl with to be a nurse since she is a regis- many interests. However, the things tered nurse,” she said. “Also, I’m the she spends her time and attention on oldest of the four, so I usually take are quite contrary to each other. care of everybody.” Payne loves shooting, not hunting, Payne shows great affection for but shooting at targets her motivation of with pellets. her dream—her “I think it is really family. She calls fun,” she said. her family “laid She learned it in back, fun and MCJROTC, which is her outgoing.” When favorite class. she is asked what “It is fun, challenging, she would do given and it teaches me a lot $1 million, she said of things,” Payne said. “I’m very she would buy houses and cars for tomboyish.” her family members. On the other hand, her dream is to “I love my family,” she said. “I work in the medical field, quite oppo- have one sister and two brothers, site to shooting and ROTC, Reserve and it’s crazy. One of my brothers Officers’ Training Corps. fell and broke his arm recently.” “ROTC and nursing are related if Payne likes lasagna and the Lineweaver and Brittany Bellis. you want to be a nurse in the military, “Harry Potter” series like many “I have known Shannon since sev- Junior Amber Payne has many but for me, I want to work in the people. Yet, she has a unique sense friends and interests and is enth grade,” Payne said. “I met Brit- hospital,” Payne said. “So, I guess in music and movies. this month’s “Everybody Has a tany through Shannon.” ROTC and being a nurse in the “I like old movies and music,” she Story” individual. She added that she is influenced by hospital are kind of contrary.” said. “My favorite movie is ‘Foot- her mother. Payne wants to go to McLennan loose’ and my favorite song is “My role model is my mom because Community College and maybe ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson.” she is the strongest person in the transfer to The University of Texas in On weekends, she enjoys hanging world,” she said. “She is my best order to achieve her goals. around with her boyfriend or friends. friend.” “My mom has inspired me to want Her best friends are Shannon

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Anya Rosen Kelsey Woodward Clara Haley Jones Bridget Feeney Carrie Cooper Last January, the theater department put on a production of “To See the Stars,” a play about the struggle for Ruth Kylee Jacobsen workers rights in early 20th century America. The play was directed by veteran director and Senior Alicia Bugh, Teresa Natalie Allen and Senior Chelsey Jackson. Lenore Jordan Ross In her directorial debut, Jackson’s original expectations weren’t very high. Violet Erin Hopkins “In all honesty I didn’t have very high expectations for this show,” Margaret Jessica Keller Jackson said, “mostly because I doubted my directing ability.” Martin Roth Brandon Moreno Jackson added she was surprised at the amount of control and Joe Russo Candy Rendon work that was put on her shoulders. David Rosen Misha Yurchenko “I expected a lot more,” she said. “I thought I was going to be in Prison Matron Allison \Williams charge of getting the cast in character and warming them up. I didn’t Lannon Austin Edwards realize I had to block the show almost entirely without Mrs. Stolle Andrew Merkh Wilkinson’s help.” Cohen Thurman Brown Alicia Bugh sees her contribution as a possible career. Judge Brannon Holland “I plan to become a high school theatre teacher,” Bugh said. “So, I Thug #1 Tyler Torrence thought the directing experience would be useful.” Thug #2 Josh Martinez Initially, Jackson wasn’t elated with her job. Woman #1 Meredith Dibrell “In the beginning I did resent the fact that I had no choice,” Jackson said. “But in the end, I did have a good Woman #2 Alexandra Tunas time.” “To See the Stars” wasn’t the department’s first choice. “At first we were going to do ‘Twelve Angry Jurors,’ but we couldn’t get the rights to it.” Jackson said. “Mrs. Lights Sarah MacAulay Wilkinson told me to read some plays and choose one. I had seen this show done as a One Act before, so I knew Marie Trower a little about it.” Sound Kate Tessman To prepare for the show, the cast spent hours in rehearsal. Hanna Schwieger “I wanted the actors and actresses to have fun and feel good about the show they put on,” Bugh said, “espe- cially because it was a first time experience for many of them. I want them to be inspired to continue with theatre after this play.”

Chuck McFarling Mollie Ralston Kyesha Crain Staff Writer Giles Ralston Joseph Gilliland Christopher Wren Jared Stepp Mrs. Boyle Emily Weiskopf Major Metcalf Jordan Rhodes Backstage of every successful theatrical production is a hyperventilating director in the fetal position. Junior Matt Miss Casewell Emily Hine Anderson assumed this position for the play “The Mousetrap,” which went on stage Jan. 26. Mr. Paravicini Chuck McFarling Anderson tackled the responsibility of being the student director in charge. “The Mousetrap” was one of four Sergeant Trotter Travis Bigham student- or group-directed one-act plays performed that night and the Thursday before. “It was nerve-racking the closer we got to ‘D-day,’ but I knew that the cast would do great,” he said. Directing a play involves guiding and assisting the cast members to make their characters come alive. Anderson handled the challenging task single-handedly initially. “There wasn’t much [teacher assistance] at the beginning but they rescued us at the end,” Anderson said of theater teachers Jill Wilkinson and David Wellbaum. Anderson has been part of numerous productions over the years, including “The Insanity of Mary Gerard.” He enjoys theater because it enables him “to leave real life behind and be a part of something new.” The cast and crew worked on set design, costumes, stage movement and lines to create the world of “The Crew Mousetrap.” Anderson particularly stressed having lines memorized, which evidently helps the flow of the scenes. “[The most challenging aspect of putting on the show was] getting the cast to memorize their lines,” he said. Lights Zach Valigura Stage use for rehearsal was limited because three other plays had to practice as well. Anderson saw to it that the cast and crew got stage time. Sound Caleb Warner “We met after school for practices sometimes, but we mostly worked in class,” he said. There is no question as to why Anderson chose to direct the play. “Well, I didn’t get a part, so… logical conclusion…” he said. After many a late night rehearsal, countless sessions of going over lines (affectionately dubbed “line bashing”), and several trips to the brink of a nervous breakdown, Anderson led the cast and crew to a great show. He’ll be the first to tell anyone that directing requires immense amounts of dedication but worth the effort. Anderson is heavily involved with his church youth group and plans to attend Abilene Christian University to become a youth minister.

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Truvy Alicia McKethan Annelle Emily Healy In the dramatic comedy “Steel Magnolias” five close-knit Clairee Meredith Murphy friends go through the many trials of life together. With a Shelby Alesia Bugh wedding, medical complications, and southern Louisiana M’Lynn Kelsi Ervi accents, this play makes for a good watch. Ouiser AliciCa hMeclKseythaJnackson “It has a beautiful combination of comedy and drama,” Emily Healy Senior Alesia Bugh said. This story was chosen by the theatre classes to perform for Meredith Murphy one of their one act plays. “When I auditioned for the show, I just knew that it was going to be a fun experience,” Senior Chelsey Alesia Bugh Jackson said. “I knew a cast of all girls would be a fun experience.” Unlike many other plays performed at Midway, “Steel Magnolias” was student-directed by a group of stu- Kelsi Ervi dents, rather than just one director. “We were left basically on our own until a week or two before we had to perform,” Bugh said. ChelseyJackson Directing is not only stressful, but also time consuming. Backstage Crew “It was crazy trying to find a time when we could all get together,” Jackson said. “Half of us were directing other shows at the same time.” Staying focused on what you’re doing can also be a big problem. “If you throw six girls between the ages of 16 and 18 together,” Jackson said, “there is going to be distrac- Master Electrician Zach Valigura tions, goofing off, and drama.” Sound Technician Kate Tessmann Stage Manager Most of the shows were postponed during the month of December, but Steel Magnolias premiered in Decem- Allison Williams Stage Crew ber and gave another performance in January. Caleb Warner “Everything is so stressful, and it doesn’t feel like it will all come together,” Bugh said, “but somehow it does.” Performing may seem extremely hard and stressful on those participating, but nonetheless, they seem to enjoy it. “I love the thrill right before a show starts,” Bugh said. “I also enjoy the close relationships that are formed between cast members”.

CaitlinAdkins Benedick Travis Bigham Staff Writer Beatrice Krystina Horton Claudio Cory Ironside Hero Kim Dunkle Don Pedro Tyler Nystrom Leonato Richard Hollenback Dogberry Jared Burkett Alex Wommack Behind every good play, movie, or TV show there is a Verges Julieta Cuellar good director. At Midway, four students had the chance Ursula Erica Speegle to be the director of their very own play. Senior Kelsey Margaret Hank Dehay Ervi had this such privilege when she chose to direct Friar Francis Corey Gummelt Shakespeare’s comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing,” Don John John Dailey which went on stage Jan. 25. Borachio Becky Shoultz Ervi’s expectations were simply that her cast would Watchman #1 Stephanie Hinson “enjoy the show and be dedicated.” She wanted Watchman #2 Samantha Helmick everyone to fit into the cast well, as she stressed the Messenger importance of working together as a team. The play is about two young lovers who are to be Crew married in a week. To pass time, they work with fellow characters to set a “lover’s trap” for a man and woman who won’t admit their affections for each other. While they are busy implementing their plan, another character Lights Sarah MacAulay plans to break up their wedding. This creates the chaos and irony that always appear in Shakespeare’s comedies. Marie Trower Directing anything can be difficult, and as a student director, Ervi felt the same pressure that any director would. “Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Wellbaum occasionally helped out with problem scenes,” she said, “but mainly we were Sound Kate Tessman on our own to block and work with our cast.” Hannah Schwieger Ervi says her favorite part of theater are “being on stage, under the lights, and the high you feel.” Her sister was the one who got her involved in theatre, and her plans for the future are to attend Baylor or UNT to major in theatre. “I hope to be a part of a professional acting troupe or become involved in TV and film,” she said, “or, of course, I could be on Broadway.”

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Samantha Janes Sports Editor Raves The won first place Best of the Best (out of 26 teams) at the Heart of Texas Dance Competition at Temple High School. The team received numerous awards for alll their dances, including the Sportsmanship Award and the Academic Champion Award. The officers also performed well and received the Best in Class, Sweepstakes and Judges Awards for their dances. Lindsey Weaver won third runner up in the solo category. A duet of Katie Klaras and Ann Marie Velasquez won first place. Kate Deuvall and Alyssa LaCour’s duet placed as runner up and winning the small ensemble category was Katy Hoeffner, Katie Klaras, Lindsey Weaver and Molly McGrew. The defeated Robinson 5 – 0. Megan Monroe and Stacey Reid each had one goal and one assist. Lindsey Low had one assist. Cara Winkler and Monica Lee Gladney had one goal each. Jennifer Molina got credit for the shutout. At the meet held at Waco High School, Hunter Wolf placed fourth with a total of 430 pounds. Jorey Burkett placed first with a total of 565 pounds. Brill Stone placed first with a total of 790 pounds. Zach Hill placed third with a total of 745 pounds. Tyler Torrence placed fourth with a total of 1,035 pounds. Levi Grimsley placed second with a total of 1,100 pounds. Jonathan Duran placed first with a total of 1,375 pounds. Duran received the Outstanding Lifter award for the Heavy Platform. Aaron Cooper placed third with a total of 1,110 pounds. Terrence Holloman placed fourth with a total of 1.095 pounds. Peter Belka placed 4th with a total of 1,110 pounds. Jermon Harris placed third with a total of 1,190 pounds. Michael Hamilton placed first with a total of 1,310 pounds. Kevin Jackson placed r fourth with a total of 1,085 pounds. r a B t

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David Martin Staff Writer Last year, the girl’s soccer team asserting, “There isn’t much had a great year culminating in an competition, but Waco High, impressive playoff record that Robinson, and Lorena may be ended just shy of a state appear- okay teams.” ance. Senior Jessica Carroll is also The girls are back on the path very optimistic, quipping that this this year, eyeing the State champi- year’s games will be well worth onship that has loomed so close watching. yet eluded them for the past To date she has been proven several years. right, as the ladies have recently This year’s varsity soccer team been putting some impressive includes an impressive six return- wins on the record, including a 10- ing seniors, making this season a 0 win over La Vega High School, hot one to watch. one of Midway’s district opponents, Senior Brandi Neilson is opti- and a 5-0 win over Temple High mistic as to how the season is School. looking, “District should be a piece The upcoming Waco High of cake,” Neilson said, “Playoffs games will be key to the Lady should be very interesting.” Pantherettes, as Waco High is one Neilson said she expects Mid- of Midway’s main intercity rivals. way to win district undefeated,

Tyler Watts Editor In Chief The boy’s soccer team finished Midway is off to a great start. As off last season with a disappoint- of press time, the team was 9-1-1, ing playoff loss that cut their with the only loss coming at the season short of expectations. hands of a highly competitive 5A This year, the team is determined team, Harker Heights. The Pan- not to disappoint. thers were able to secure a win Midway returns 11 seniors from against their biggest rival, the last year’s top-ranked team. University Trojans. Midway has experience at every The Panthers defeated the position on the field, making the Trojans with two second half goals Panthers the favorite to win coming from junior players Isaah district. Hicks and Isaac Alvarado. The “We expect to win district,” Panthers fell into a one point deficit Senior Center Midfielder Chris in the first half, but they came out Kosarek said. “It will be tough, but kicking in the second half to win the with the team we have this year, game 2-1. we feel like we should win.” “The University games are The soccer team has been one usually the most important games of the most successful athletic of the season,” Senior Left programs at Midway since the Midfielder Brian McDaniel said. 90s. They have consistently gone “They are our toughest competi- to the playoffs, and they won the tion, and we hate each other. Our 4A State Championship in 2002. next two games with them will With a highly experienced and probably decide the district cham- senior-studded team, the Pan- pionship.” thers are eyeing the state champi- As of press time, the Panthers onship again. are scheduled to play Feb 26, “We want to go deep into the which will be the game to watch for playoffs,” Kosarek said. “We won anyone interested in soccer. As state in 2002, and we’ve been a the Panthers try to lock up their little disappointed that we haven’t next district championship, the only brought back the championship thing standing in their way could be again.” the Trojans of University.

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