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June 2008 Lane Technical College Prep High School Vol. 40/ Issue 5/ Page 1 Delisia Elease Brown | 1990-2008 IN THE HEART OF THE “Delisia, you were truly an angel on earth” “In class, her sense of humor en- WARRIOR By Daniel Castro tertained us, and on a more mature level she was a role model for han- Delisia Brown, Div. 880, could dling stress,” said Elkins. have easily been anyoneʼs best He also added that Delisia was “cre- NEWS friend. Her welcoming smile and ative, funny, and kind to everyone.” charismatic nature made her easily “She wrote a short story recently Centennial Yearbook approachable. in Spanish about trying to order However, on Apr. 25, just weeks clothes from Jewel-Osco; I told JROTC Awards prior to senior prom and gradu- her it was okay to be goofy and she ation, her life was unexpectedly enjoyed that sort of freedom,” said Year in Review taken. Elkins. Delisia and her friend Nicole Feuer recalls an assignment given Latimore, Div. 874, were out that to her class in which students had Down Memory Lane Friday shopping for prom when, to interview an important woman without warning that afternoon, a in their lives. Delisia, Feuer re- Day of Silence semi-trailer crashed into the CTAʼs members with a smile, chose to in- Red Line Cermak/Chinatown sta- terview her mom, Wanda Brown. Senior College List tion killing two and hurting 21 oth- “She said that she had never had ers, including Nicole. the courage to have such [an in- “We were shocked,” said Jasmine depth] conversation with her moth- Taylor, Div. 850, Co-Captain of the er,” said Feuer. “She liked it.” FEATURES Varsity Cheerleading Squad. “[The Feuer, as many others did, also Cheerleaders] were in complete de- pointed out Delisiaʼs exceptional nial.” fashion sense. Facebook Relationships “I heard about the accident and “She would dress up [to look Delisiaʼs name on the news, but I professional] because she worked Promzillas just couldnʼt believe it was her,” after school at the Sears Tower,” said Mr. Elkins, Brownʼs Spanish said Taylor. Lane’s Twins teacher. “We had been talking about Friends and members of the college plans earlier that week.” Cheerleading Squad would also Online Gaming “She always sat in the front of poke fun at the fact that she was the the class,” said Ms. Feuer, Brownʼs tallest on the squad. Women in Literature teacher. “Her “She was so tall that she could “The Pill” absence was obvious to everyone.” never jump as high as [the rest of Delisia poses for her Cheerleading Team pictures Feuer added that many of her stu- the cheerleaders],” said Taylor. Fashion Stereotypes dents had already dealt with “a lot “We would make fun of her.” “Delisia taught us that we should brace on one knee, she mentions of loss” recently because many of Friends and fellow classmates be nice to each other,” said Mr. that the “therapy is painful.” She her students also knew Mr. Jones have also come up with several Elkins. “She understood that there will not be able to walk for two who passed away earlier this year. ways to express their condolences. are just some things or people in months due to the extent of her Delisia was “Iʼm sad you had life that we do not have control injuries. OPINION born on Feb. 6, to leave so soon,” over; but we do have control over Delisia is survived by her two 1990. She is de- “In class, her sense said one Facebook ourselves.” parents, Wanda and Jerry Brown, Kanye West Concert scribed by family of humor entertained post. “I donʼt un- “[Delisiaʼs passing] was a re- Jr.; her grandfathers Jerry Brown, ality check,” said Taylor. “We had and friends as a us, and on a more derstand why but Sr. and Johnny Ray; her three MTV’s “The Paper” promising young sometimes God just seen her the day before for the sisters, Latonya Washington, Na- woman who was mature level she takes his best to [senior] luncheon.” Keisha Brown, and Ranisha Ray looking forward was a role model give others another At Delisiaʼs memorial service on Miles; her niece Emiya Aytch; and to going to college chance. You were May 16, Dr. LoBosco announced her aunts, uncles, and cousins. SPORTS next fall. Having for handling stress,” truly an angel.” that Lane is starting a scholarship Though Delisia was never able already been ac- said Mr Elkins. At the Boysʼ and fund in memory of Delisia and the to put on the lavender dress she first recipient of the scholarship is Multi-Sport Athletes cepted at several Girlsʼ Champion- looked forward to wearing to her universities, she had chosen to ship Track meet Lane Track mem- going to be Nicole Latimore. Lo- senior prom, she was put to rest Bosco also presented Delisiaʼs fam- in it. Pole Vault attend North Carolina State Uni- bers also wore yellow wristbands versity in Raleigh and planned to bearing the initials “D.B.” in re- ily with a check that was a result of A memorial fund was established

major in psychology. membrance of Delisia, a former the money raised by students and to help the parents of Delisia cov- Girls’ Soccer “She was soft-spoken but really runner, after getting them approved faculty. er funeral expenses. Donations smart. Some people didnʼt even no- by the Illinois High School Asso- Meanwhile, Nicole is gradually can be sent to: The Delisia Brown Working at Wrigley tice she was so smart,” said Taylor. ciation (IHSA). Others passed out recuperating from her injuries. Memorial Expense Fund c/o Bank Teachers also mentioned that yellow and green ribbons the Mon- She admits that it has been tough of America, 5501 South Kedzie Ultimate Frisbee Delisia took school seriously but day students returned to school to but nonetheless she is looking for- Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60629 still had a good sense of humor. wear along with their senior shirts. ward to attending prom. With a or any Bank of America branch. June 2008 News Page 2 Students excited about centennial yearbook

By Anna Chlopecki

The 2007-2008 school year is just about over, and itʼs time for graduation, class rings, prom, and the distribution of the yearbook. Lane students are seeing certain changes in this years edition because it is the 100 year celebration. This yearʼs centennial edition is significantly larger than previous editions with over 300 pages, completely in color, the historical background story of Lane through pictures, a centennial vintage theme that matches the new Lane website, and a textured cover that will match the centennial rustic feel of the yearbook as a whole. “It is bigger than last yearʼs because it features a lot of history,” said Rebecca Young, Div. 916, a yearbook staff member. “Everything is in color. The sports section will look really [good] because itʼs usually hard to see in black and white,” A security guard keeps the yearbook pick-up line under control. said Joshua Paley, Div. 925. showing interest in the centennial “The whole theme is ʻnow-and- Gurbisz, Div. 928. “Except this was priced at $45. However, yearbook because the yearbook then,ʼ a mix of current and past yearʼs yearbook is like a time not all students purchased features the past history of Lane. Lane events,” said Lisa Smolinski, warp throughout all of Laneʼs them and now this resulted in “Principal LoBosco asked us to Div. 916, another yearbook staff years, which is really interesting” an abundance of yearbooks. In print more copies of the yearbook, member. “Students should be “Itʼs always exciting to order to make up the loss, the for alumni,” said Smolinski. excited!” see everyoneʼs picture and yearbook committee charged $65. “However, the more copies we “The yearbook stores your compare them to [their pictures The yearbook was not sold print, the more expensive the memories from high school and in] the previous one,” said on the days it was distributed to yearbook is, especially when opening it for the first time is Stephany Burnett, Div. 936. give the students that purchased students do not order them.” like going through a time warp of Students are not the only ones the yearbook at Quickstart the your whole year,” said Katherine During Quickstart, the yearbook advantage to get the yearbook first. JROTC Honor Guard and Fancy Drill Competition “The schools were amazing,” said Jeydi Ucles, tary division. Waukegan won first place. By Rachel Steibing Div. 038, Fancy Drill commander. “They were Two Lane cadets also won individual trophies. really creative and different than what I expect- Gaby Aguilar, a sophomore on Fancy Drill, won On Saturday, Apr. 26, 2008, JROTCʼs ed. In my opinion it was a tough competition.” third place for individual without a rifle, and Honor Guard and Fancy Drill Teams com- Both Lane teams practiced hard for the com- Isamar Velasquez, a freshman on Fancy Drill, peted in the Angel Drill Competition in petition. won fourth place for individual without a rifle. North Chicago and won second place overall. “We practiced everyday before and after Honor Guard members were more disap- Honor Guard is an armed exhibition drill school for a month and a half,” said Powell. pointed in their competition and performance. team which means they use rifles to cre- “I feel we could have finished stronger if ate a sequence. Fancy Drill is a group of we had a little more practice,” said Pow- steppers but with military commands. ell. “We started out really strong but ended Colonel Kochheiser, JROTC instruc- a little more shaky than I would have liked.” tor, received an invitation to the compe- Because there were only two other schools in the tition by e-mail. Although, the competi- Honor Guard category, scores were not given out. tion has been held for several years, this “The judges said that since only three schools was the first year Lane has participated. showed up, they had decided to not officially “I expected Lane to get nothing,” said Koch- judge us,” said Robert Hernandez, Div. 189, heiser. “We hadnʼt gone to a drill meet in sever- member of the Honor Guard team. “The judges al years. It was strictly a learning experience.” also said they had almost unanimously said However, many teams did not show up for JROTC members hold up their awards. Lane Techʼs armed drill team was the best armed the Honor Guard competition, making it much drill team out there. But there simply werenʼt easier for Lane. enough teams to be able to officially judge us.” “[The other schools] were a lot less pre- In the end, practice proved almost perfect for Although both teams are proud of their ac- pared than we were,” said Christopher Pow- Fancy Drill. complishments, there is always room for im- ell, Div. 872, Honor Guard Commander. “We were prepared for competition,” said provement. “It was obvious they walked on the drill Ucles. “But I think we could have done better. I “[My plans for next year are] to win first floor and didnʼt have a complete sequence.” donʼt blame them because one of my girls joined place!” said Ucles. In the competition, Fancy Drill had more than a little late but she was able to pull it off really “[Next year] I want to be more organized,” ten other teams to compete against, while Hon- well. Besides that, the team was outstanding.” said Javier Martinez, Div. 923, next yearʼs Hon- or Guard only two. Nevertheless, some JROTC Fancy Drill, the unarmed exhibition or Guard commander. “I already have things members thought the competition was fierce. drill team, won second place in the mili- planned out. I want to start practices a lot earlier.” June 2008 News Page 3 Seniors leave behind valuable advice JROTC Raiders of the teacher. However, a student should Navigating the school By Crystal Lee decide for themselves whether or not they With about 4,500 students, navigating raid competition like a teacher. Laneʼs crowded hallways can be difficult. After four years at Lane, seniors have “Things are not always set in stone. Give However, Lane seniors have found ways to By Rachel Steibing learned valuable lessons from their experi- your teachers a chance before you start to avoid traffic. ences. If seniors knew then what they know label them,” said Johnathan Ragsdale, Div. “The best stairways to use to avoid traffic are On May 10, 2008, JROTC hosted a now, they might have approached high 854. “People donʼt change but circum- B and C,” said Crystal Montanez, Div. 880. citywide Raider competition in Marseilles, school in a completely different way. stances do.” Getting to school and class on time is only Illinois that an instructor from Carver said No matter what level of classes a student Even so, there are popular classes that half the battle. Students must also remember was “the most organized competition Lane takes, there are habits that should be devel- students recommend trying to get into. to bring their IDs. If they should happen to has ever hosted.” oped to be successful in high school. “The best electives would have to be forget, there are still ways to get into the Schools from all over the city competed Guitar with Mr. Sweet, Animation with Mr. school. in six different events: Search and Rescue, Academics Ara, and Film Study with Mr. Gagliano,” “You can pass a library card as an ID Obstacle Course, Three Mile March, One “Do your homework. It counts big time, said Joe Sayekh, Div. 881. through door A,” said Michelle Rodriguez, Mile Run, First Aid, and Land Navigation. even if youʼre not a good test taker, like “The best electives would be Ceramics and Div. 877. There were 217 people total and 43 Lane me,” said Gigi Fiallos, Div. 857. Electronics,” said Chris Llive, Div. 869. Owning a car can make high school more Tech Raiders attending the competition. Getting one bad grade shouldnʼt discour- enjoyable. But, how do you find parking at This was the third year that Lane Raiders age a student. College Preparations a school as big as Lane? have hosted this event. Some of their duties “Do not stress over the little stuff. The Junior year is a critical time in a studentʼs “The best place to park as seniors is in the included deciding where each school would more you stress the worse you do,” said high school career, especially since itʼs the parking lot, if you get a permit,” said Jenson sleep, distributing meals, cleaning, and Brittany Epps, Div. 870. “If you do happen year to take the ACT, which is one of the Joseph, Div. 873. “Rockwell gets full if you keeping everything under control. to do badly on a quiz, donʼt take it hard, just determining factors in college admissions. donʼt get there around seven, but you can park Schools arrived at the military base in try harder on the next one or do better on The first ACT score is not final and students at that curb between Jewel and Walgreens.” Marseilles on Friday evening, May 9, and the tests.” can take it again to improve their scores. were immediately directed into their bar- When choosing classes for next year, “Retake the ACT! Donʼt take it as a joke. Extracurriculars racks (rooms). Once they were settled, there are a few things to keep in mind. Believe me it counts a lot,” said Rocio “Get involved! Definitely try out for a cadets went to the Mess Hall (cafeteria) to “Take as many AP classes and Honors Alvarez, Div. 855. sport or a club,” said Karolina Gicala, Div. eat. classes as you can,” said Anthony Sterlinski, Senior year is just as important as junior 877. “It will make your high school experi- Lane Raiders were in charge of serving Div. 858. year, because itʼs the time to start applying ence a lot more interesting and fun.” the food and getting the cadets in and out as According to many students, some Regular to colleges. If high school gets to be too much, itʼs quickly as possible. classes are just as difficult as Honors and “Do early admissions, so you get deci- advisable to stick it out. Each school had a specific time assigned AP classes. sions early and you can make decisions bet- “Remember that you are coming to the for showers. In true military fashion, there There are some classes, however, that ter,” said Marcus Catibog, Div. 858. end of one part of your life and entering a was a schedule that was followed precisely. some try to avoid because of the reputation new one, said Celicia Shand, Div. 881. Lights out was at 2230 (10:30 PM) and Lane Raiders conducted the night watch. There was always someone “on duty” Lane still very selective in enrollment patrolling the halls and making sure there the exam, they must receive year to year. said Dulberg. “They can get was no trouble. By Noemi Villanueva a stanine of five for math and Although the admissions pro- involved with activities and be Breakfast was served at 0630 (6:30 AM) reading on their ISAT in public cess is long, Lane puts in a lot successful.” Saturday and competition started at 0800 A good score on the entrance schools or Terra Nova in private of effort to ensure the success Sarah Whitehouse, Div. 917, (8:00 AM). exam is not a guarantee to get schools. Last year, Laneʼs cut- of the incoming freshmen. Next was chosen to be one of the Lane Raiders had to be up earlier than into Lane. Out of the thousands off score was 810 but this year year, Lane is starting the Green 14 “Gold Stars” who will be everyone to set up the events and make sure of applicants this year, sever- it was raised. STARS Mentor Program, also the leaders of the program and everything was ready. al factors were considered in Other than a good score on known as Students Together will oversee the mentors. She Each event had about five judges who choosing the incoming fresh- the entrance exam, good grades Achieve Results Successfully. also believes the program will gave each school points based on how man class. and attendance are taken into The programʼs purpose is to make students at Lane more quickly they completed the task and how Given its wide range of student consideration and are part of make the transition from grade successful. well they worked together. interests and ethnicities, Laneʼs the overall score. Attendance is school to high school easier for “[The program] can raise grad- At the end of the day, all scores were tal- diversity plays an important role worth 100 points, and grades, both students and parents. uation rates, freshman wonʼt lied and the winners were announced. in the enrollment process. ISAT scores, and the entrance Ms. Dulberg, a counselor and be intimidated, and everyone Taft won fourth place, Paytonʼs first team In the fall of 2008, the incom- exam are worth 300 points each. the head of the new program, will be more cooperative,” said won third place, Tilden won second place, ing freshmen will total 1,131 An applicant can get up to 1,000 believes that next yearʼs fresh- Whitehouse. “It can really pro- and Paytonʼs second team won first place. students, making it the largest points for their overall score. men will benefit greatly from mote a sense of well-being.” The day ended around 1730 (5:30 PM) class in school. This groupʼs Although the requirements for it and will have a great start to With the already rigorous and schools returned back to Chicago on demographics are similar to this admission are high, it did not their high school career. enrollment process to pick the buses. yearʼs freshmen. The incom- stop 9,000 students from apply- “My hope is that the freshmen best students, the creation of Lane Raiders were the last ones to leave ing class is 40.6% Hispanic, ing to Lane this year. To get the will feel connected quicker and this program will be a step fur- because they had to make sure everything 25.9% White, 15.2% African right number of students for the that theyʼre less fearful because ther in keeping students on track was in order. The rooms, bathrooms, and American, 13.2% Asian, .4% incoming class, Lane chooses they have a peer to talk to,” throughout high school. cafeteria had to be spotless. Native American, and 4.7% a cut-off score each year After all the planning and preparations, Multi-racial. by guessing how many stu- Lane Raiders were happy with the success This marks the eleventh con- dents it accepts will actually of the competition. secutive year that Hispanics choose to attend. Whether “It made me feel good that I could run have been the largest ethnic students list Lane as their something so organized,” said Zach White, group at Lane. Currently, there first, second, or even third Div. 926, second in charge of Raiders. are more females enrolled than choice on their application, Much of the credit goes to Rocio Gutierrez, males, which has also been a it is never certain how many Div. 882, who is the first female Raider team common trend in past years. will choose Lane and how commander ever in Lane JROTC history. The entrance exam does, how- many will choose another “Raiders is the only team Iʼve ever been ever, still carry a lot of weight in school. Consequently, the on,” said Gutierrez. “I saw them freshman the admission process. number of students in the year and I knew thatʼs what I wanted to In order for students to take incoming class varies from do.” June 2008 News Page 4 Students artwork showcased in New York City students include Limardo for the cat- competition. Even the Gold Key, “My piece is a large ves- By Siobhan Lally egory of Art Portfolio, Nina Litoff, [the highest award at the regional sel about two feet tall with a Div. 852, for the category of Pho- level,] would have been enough sat- bulbous base and a trumpet “If I can get just one person to tography, and Jenna LennonDorn, isfaction for me. But getting to go to like top with large curvy look at the deeper concept behind Div. 852, Heather Skiba, Div. 855, New York for the ceremony really handles on each side,” said my work, I have succeeded as an and Lynette Zayas, Div. 869, for the tops it all off.” Skiba. “It took about three artist,” said Jessica Limardo, Div. category of Ceramics & Glass. “I was just really happy to find out weeks to build and then an- 875. Each year, more than 77,000 stu- I placed so high,” said Zayas. “I was other four days to glaze it, Limardo is one of Laneʼs five AP dents in grades seven through 12 confident in my pieces, but I knew approximately.” Art students whose work earned participate in The Scholastic Art there were others who also worked “I actually submitted a national recognition from the Scho- and Writing Awards. Approximate- just as hard as I did, and itʼd be a portfolio, and it took about An award winning piece by Limardo. lastic Art and Writing Awards. The ly 30,000 of those artists and writers tough competition.” three months to complete all from across the U.S. are given “I was very proud of myself,” said eight pieces,” said Limardo. interesting.” recognition on the regional level Limardo. “I have never taken an art However, not all art requires Despite their hard work and and only around 1,000 are in- class, let alone a sculpture class.” weeks or months. unique opportunity, however, the vited to travel to New York City “Iʼm just so excited for the students “I won for photography, so I did New York trip did not initially seem for their work to be reviewed at who have won national awards and not have to work very long on the completely possible for these five the national level and to have will have a chance to go to New piece,” said Litoff. “My picture was seniors. The dates lined up for the their work displayed in Carn- York City,” said Ms. Moore, the AP taken last summer on my familyʼs trip are June 4-6. egie Hall. ceramics teacher. “This yearʼs group vacation to Japan. The picture is of “We didnʼt think it would be pos- The students and teacher are of art students [are] so talented and two Japanese girls kneeling on the sible to attend because of gradu- excited about the opportunity. creative. But they are not just smart ground, but all you can see is their ation and costs,” said Litoff, “but “I was really excited, itʼs a and artistic, [they are] incredibly backs and feet. They were wearing Scholastic offered to sponsor half big honor to have my work at hard working too.” these frilly Lolita costumes and fan- of the trip, and the school was able Carnegie Hall,” said Jenna Len- Some of the students admit a great cy high heels, and I thought it was to provide some funds too.” nonDorn. “The end of the year deal of time and work was put into is getting really busy but when I their art. stop and think, ʻNew Yorkʼ I re- “[My] work looks like a whole Thirteen years of perfection ally canʼt wait.” bunch of bubbles stacked on top of ample of what we all should be do- “I never usually win anything,” one another,” said LennonDorn. “It By Siobhan Lally ing everyday. Waking up and going said Litoff, “so I was so excited only took a little while to create, but to school everyday for 13 years,” that I finally had received recog- the thing about clay artwork is that For most students, missing one said Menese. “It takes a lot to go Litoff’s award wining photo of of two nition. I was even more shocked it reflects countless hours of prac- day of school is no big deal. How- to school through sickness, cold Japanese girls kneeling on the ground when I made it to the National tice.” ever, for others one day of absence weather, and any problems at home can ruin a record of perfect atten- that might cause him missing.” dance. Along with showing up to class Hayes wins at State Science Fair For 13 years one Lane student, everyday Angel has managed to be Angel Martinez, Div. 870, has punctual as well. Over the last 13 Mr. Law helped me work through writing bad, inefficient code and never missed a day of school. years he claims he has never re- By Siobhan Lally the algorithms, and over time the companies losing money because “Iʼve had perfect attendance ceived a tardy. projectʼs focus evolved to finding of it, and they liked my project be- since I was in kindergarten,” said Some studentʼs think that Marti- For most students the weekend of terms in a sequence, which was cause it highlighted the importance Martinez. “Iʼm always in school nezʼs record is incredible. May 2-3 was a normal one. How- much more feasible.” of writing quality code.” ʻcause after graduating eighth “He does what needs to be [done] ever, for three Lane students it was However, Mr. Law said that he The judges then awarded his proj- grade with nine years I was deter- on a daily basis,” said Menese, a weekend of competition. does not deserve much credit for ect as “best in category” for com- mined to continue the years.” “Heʼs the most committed indi- Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, helping Hayes. puter science and he won a gold According to CPS only six se- vidual Iʼve ever got to know.” the State Science Fair was held at “My only contributions to his award certificate. niors across the city have had per- “I think that Angelʼs accom- the University of Illinois in Cham- project was as a sounding board,” “I think gold means ʻpretty goodʼ,” fect attendance for 12 years. Mar- plishment is amazing,” said Britta- paign. said Law. “He had a few difficult said Hayes. “I also won a $200 sav- tinez has that beat by one year. ny Goodman, Div. 858. “I think it Of the three competing in state, hurdles to get over and came to see ings bond from The Association of “Thirteen years in a row is amaz- took a lot of dedication on his part one student, Thomas Hayes, Div. me once in a while to talk about Old Crows, a non-profit military or- ing if not unbelievable,” said An- and I am very proud of him.” 875 won an award for “best in cat- the project and the direction it was ganization that specializes in elec- thony Menese, Div. 870. His dedication has not gone un- egory” in computer science. His headed in. All I did was listen and tronic warfare.” Even after most other kids stayed rewarded. project was entitled “Iteration vs. point out things that might not have “I think its great!” said Mr. Law. home with chicken pox, the flu, or In addition to getting invited to Recursion.” been apparent yet. In other words, “Tom definitely worked hard on a little headache, Martinez never the “Milkshake Party” Lane holds “I wrote a computer program that I just nudged him in the right di- this project and deserves any and let illness interfere with his atten- every year for students with per- used two programming techniques, rection when he needed it. The re- all accolades.” dance. fect attendance, he recently was iteration and recursion, to implement search that was done and the proj- Despite his awards, however, “Getting ill really isnʼt that big invited to a CPS held Banquet at algorithms that found terms in a math- ect idea were all his own.” Hayes is done with the Science of an issue for me,” he said. “Iʼve the Hilton Hotel. ematical sequence,” said Hayes. Hayes is not a stranger to the Sci- Fair. never really been sick really bad, “[At the Banquet] they gave me Most of his work was done re- ence Fair. He competed freshman “The State Science Fair is the end maybe a runny nose and a head- a laptop, a proclamation from the searching algorithm efficiency and and sophomore years with a math of the line. The competitors for the ache, but I still force myself up and CPS, and a plaque. It was really figuring out what his program ac- project and a behavioral science international competition, which get ready to go to school.” nice,” said Martinez. tually does with the computerʼs project. But this year is the first will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, Martinez does admit, however, Aside from his perfect atten- memory. Hayes admits that he did year he qualified to move beyond have already been selected at the that there was a couple times when dance, Angel Martinez lives a have a little help along the way. the school level fair. city fair, at the same time as the he wanted to stay home, but he pretty busy life. He took mostly “My computer science teacher “It was raining heavily when we competitors for the state fair were said he would have regretted it in regular level classes, received all from last year, Mr. Law, was an first got there, so the atmosphere was selected. I was not selected,” said the long run. As and Bs, and is involved in the enormous help,” he said. “This not initially encouraging, but I was Hayes. “I just come, since I come to Aspira club. He also spends time project initially started out as trying just there to have fun, and once it However, he refuses to give up his school everyday Iʼve gotten used at two other dance companies out- to test the efficiency of iterative and got started it was not stressful at all,” computer programming. to the routine of getting up and side of school. recursive algorithms in solving su- said Hayes. “The judges were nice “Iʼm still trying to figure out how heading to school even if Iʼm the “They both keep me on my feet doku puzzles, but over time that did and very encouraging. They told to make a computer program solve only one going in the house.” and busy for the most part,” he not become feasible. Nevertheless, me stories of industry programmers a sudoku puzzle, though,” he said. “I think Angel is the perfect ex- said. June 2008 News Page 5 Lane’s Centennial year full of history been planned for two years. left behind impressions in many on Chicagoʼs north side. The cougar year ago, to over $120 today. This By Samantha DʼAnna Walk to Wrigley. May 30, Lane hearts and minds. was gunned down by Chicago police has significantly affected the cost students paraded down Roscoe to Delisia Brown, Div. 880. Brown near the 3400 block of N. Hoyne, of travel. 2007-2008, one for the books. Wrigley Field, in celebration of 100 passed away Apr. 25, when a semi just over a half mile east of Lane. Mortgage Crisis. The numbers of Your scrapbooks. Highlights and years of greatness. truck struck CTAʼs Red Line, City Curfew. A new curfew law foreclosures are running high and low lights of this past school year. Down Memory Lane. Memorial Cermak/Chinatown stop. Brown went into effect March 22. The cur- it has become a buyerʼs market. Who would have thought gas would Day weekend (May 23-26), Lane was looking forward to prom and few hours for minors (under the Princeton economist Paul Krugman be over $4 a gallon, or a cougar hosted a carnival and music fest in graduation, and making the best of age of 18) are 10 pm until 6 am predicts a 25 percent drop in housing would be seen wandering the streets the school parking lot. The event her remaining days at Lane. on Sunday through Thursday, and prices overall - and up to 50 percent near Lane? Sit back, relax, and take included “Battle of the Bands,” local The Graffiti threat. On Dec. 11 a 11 pm until 6 am on Fridays and in some places. a stroll down memory lane (No pun food vendors, and much more. threat was found written in a girlsʼ Saturdays. Chicago police believe International intended). A new policy. The iPod policy was bathroom stating an assault worse this will greatly reduce child fatalities The war in Iraq continues. The “When I reflect on this past year put into effect March 24. IPods were than the Virginia Tech Massacre and crimes committed by minors. war in Iraq continues into its sixth at Lane, the word that sums it up banned from classrooms and hall- would occur at Lane on Dec 14. The Earth Hour. On Mar. 29 at 8 year with the outcome uncertain. It is perseverance,” said Mrs. OʼNeil, ways in an attempt to create a new threat frightened many and forced pm Chicago took part in the world is sure to be a major voting issue in Social Studies teacher. “We have and improved learning environment. the administration to declare Friday, wide event, Earth Hour 2008. Over this fallʼs Presidential election. endured several really sad events Any student caught listening to an Dec. 14, an “Excused Absence,” 300,000 participated. Earth Hour Global warming? Global warm- - the loss of a teacher and a student. iPod was warned that they would after only half the student body was the first step in Chicagoʼs ongo- ing has become a major issue, as In addition, we did not let the threats face disciplinary consequences. attended school that day. ing commitment to be the greenest researchers say glaciers and the of violence scribbled on a bathroom The Lane family suffered major Local city in the nation. polar ice caps are melting at a record wall beat us. If Lane students con- losses this school year. NIU Tragedy. In the shooting at National pace. tinue to demonstrate the resilience, Mr. Henry Flowers. On Sept. 4, NIU six died, including the shooter. Presidential Election. This elec- Castro resigns. Fidel Castro resigns compassion, and dedication that I just as the new school year was Chicago Cubs. Cubs run their tion marks first time in U.S. history after nearly 60 years as the Cuban have seen this year, we will have beginning, Flowers passed away due record of futility to 99 years without that an African American man or president. His brother Raul Castro many successful Lane alumni in the to a stroke. He was a dedicated secu- a world series title. a woman will win a major partyʼs was chosen as his successor. upcoming years.” rity guard who was known through- Student fatalities. So far this year nomination as Obama and Clinton Although, in Laneʼs 100th year of At Lane out the school. there has been 17 CPS students fight to become the democratic existence, we have encountered sor- Rachel Barton Pine, violinist. Mr. Byron Jones. On Oct. 21 Lane killed and 27 students last year. nominee in the general election. row, joy, and confusion in the world Pine took part in Laneʼs centennial lost more than an English teacher, Lions, Tigers, and...cougars? On Gas prices sky rocket. Oil prices around us, we will continue building concert on Apr. 19. The concert had but a great friend and mentor. Jones Apr. 14 a mountain lion was spotted have gone from $65 a barrel, a on our own legacy. Senior ditch day “rite of passage” practiced by many Lesiak, the attendance rate was around 88% policy that many teachers adhere to. With “Every year a lot of kids are out on that By Monika Janczuk for Apr. 25. The Daily Absence Report for this in mind, numerous teachers were not day,” said an anonymous History teacher. “I that day shows that 327 students did not happy when seniors stayed home. had to move the test I had planned on giving The halls of Lane appeared to be less attend class - 289 seniors, 23 juniors, nine “Seniors had Wednesday and Thursday off... that day because I would rather re-schedule crowded on Apr. 25; stairway Z was less of a sophomores, and five freshmen. to take Friday off as well was excessive,” said it than have over half my students take make- hassle to access and hallways near doorway “I think [seniors] thought they deserved Mrs. Oʼ Neill, an Economics teacher. ups.” H on the third floor did not witness the usual [the day off],” said Ms. Maldonado, the Numerous students said they had at least However, other teachers do not find this pushing and shoving exhibited in between substitute for Mrs. Langford while she is on one quiz or test on that day but still did not ethical. periods. It must have been Senior Ditch Day. maternity leave. “Most of my AP students come to school. “Every teacher has a responsibility to have Through word of mouth, text messag- are juniors... but close to AP [time seniors] “All my teachers were cool about it,” said students come to school,” said OʼNeill. ing, and Facebook wall posts, seniors were tend to freak out a little more and stress out” Gemise Jackson, Div. 860. “None of my What many students do not consider when informed of the scheduled Senior Ditch Day and take extra days off. teachers gave us a quiz except for one.” ditching school is what their parents think at Lane. However, there was a significant differ- Others, however, did not want to miss when they get a call from the school saying “[There] was a bigger response this year ence in the number of students absent in her an exam. Bianca Cirilo, Div. 936, came to their child was not in attendance. to [Senior Ditch Day],” said Ms. Lesiak, the Psychology classes that particular day. Only school because she had a quiz in Economics. “My only concern is if parents find out a Attendance Director. “Itʼs their rite of pas- a combined seven students total were absent She did notice, however, that many seniors student was not here when they should have sage...and people decided to take five day from two AP classes while 33 students from in her Economics, Dance, French II, and [been],” said Lesiak. “Parents may fear some- weekends.” three Regular classes were gone. According Trigonometry classes were not there, includ- thing happened to the student...it becomes a Due to ACT testing Apr. 23-24, underclass- to Maldonado, there are more seniors in ing kids who usually came to school daily. sticky situation student do not think about.” man and seniors had those two days off. For the Regular classes compared to AP. Other “I didnʼt ditch because I had two tests that Neverthelesss, as seniors feel burnt out, many years, seniorʼs have planned Senior teachers reported the same trends. In short, day and my friends were in school also,” said many take advantage of any opportunity to Ditch Day that following Friday in order to for the most part, the more academically seri- Philby Phillip, Div. 870. skip school. give themselves a five day weekend. ous students are less likely to take off Senior “I went to school that day because I didnʼt “Iʼm sick of school,” said an anonymous Since funding that the school receives is Ditch Day. see why not to,” said Leslie OʼConnor, Div. senior. “With two days off, I felt like [seniors] linked to the daily average attendance, “the There was an increase in the number of 908. “Most of my classes had everyone there deserved the days off because we have been more students gone, the more money lost” juniors who did not come to school that day except for Econ class which had a lot of here for four years and there is no point of over a school year said Lesiak. Lane can- also. seniors and most of them were gone.” coming by the end [of the school year].” not disclose the specific amount because “A lot of juniors assumed they needed a Some teachers who have classes composed Other students went to Six Flags Great the school itself does not know the num- long rest after ACT testing,” said Lesiak. of mainly seniors said they knew many America in Gurnee, IL, shopping, skate- ber value. However, from 2005-2006, CPS For some, taking the extra day off was of their classrooms would be empty and boarding, walked around the Downtown collected over $4 billion in local revenue not done without permission because their planned tests and quizzes before ACT testing area, or hung out with friends. according to an article published by the parents called into the Attendance Office or the following week. While the Senior Ditch Day at Lane typi- Daily Herald. The money comes from “local informing the school their child would not “My teacher gave us an opportunity to take cally follows the two days after the juniors sources, including property taxes and fees; bet there that day. the test on Monday after school if we knew take their ACTs, other high schools have a from the state; and from the federal govern- “Iʼve had parents call and say ʻhey itʼs we werenʼt gonna come Friday,” said an different tradition. ment” according to the article. Senior Ditch Day, Iʼm allowing them to stay anonymous senior. “A lot of my friends and Other high schools, including Von Steuben, On a typical day, Laneʼs attendance aver- homeʼ,” said Lesiak. I went because we were planninʼ on ditching have their Senior Ditch Day planned towards ages between 95% to 97.5%. According to Lane follows a strict five-day absence [that day].” the end of the school year in late May. June 2008 News Page 6 Murders of CPS students shake up Chicago Maya Sharma, Div. 871. “We By Jessica Smith take things more seriously; we watch situations more carefully.” This school year alone, already 25 However, some students feel CPS students – the youngest being it has had the opposite effect. 10 – have been victims of the fatal “I really don’t think that the violence that has shocked Chicago. increased violence has driven Though the number of deaths students to fear anymore,” said has not yet surpassed last school Gerardo Galan, Div. 875. “We year, (total of 32 student deaths, are just more desensitized. We’ve 24 being gun-related) the number come to expect these kinds of of gun-related deaths this year things.” (22) is getting very close. In response to all of the shoot- Many are still unsure what ings, Mayor Richard Daley even the cause of the escala- introduced an ordinance that tion in violence might be. would guarantee jail time for “There are many reasons why anyone convicted of carrying an violence can occur,” said Daniel unregistered weapon within 1,000 Murray, Div. 880, “whether it feet of a school, park, courthouse, is from family problems, pov- or public housing development. erty, insecurity [or] past issues. In July 2007 CPS received a When the wrong people are $4.8 million federal grant to target pushed, things can happen.” issues correlated to crimes, which Due to the gun scare earlier in was followed by a $14.2 mil- the year, as well as the shootings lion initiative launched by Mayor at NIU, many students have felt Daley in Sept. 2007 to create more uneasy with the increasing violence. after-school programs. “I think when there is violence However, state funding for in another school, the fear spreads CeaseFire, an initiative of the Family of a victim mourn at a memorial set up where their son was struck and killed by a baseball bat. throughout all others,” said Murray. Chicago Project for Violence Photo Credit: Kuni Takahashi, Chicago Tribune “It’s like a domino effect; if there Prevention, was lost in Gov. Rod Durbak, Director of School Safety cally from the 2004-05 school violence and peace among teens. was a shooting at a school, then it Blagojevich’s fiscal 2008 budget and Security for CPS, he argues year to present. Many students have started could happen at any other school.” cuts in the month of Aug. This that many of the violence pre- Because the State Council support groups and cease-fire “It’s shaken us up,” said reduced the number of sites of vention efforts by communities has recently failed to pass a bill groups across the city to dis- the project are not effective because they are that would limit the sale of guns cuss ways to prevent violence, in Chicago often isolated and lack uniformity, to one per month, many com- not only in their communi- from 25 to so it will not have a big impact on munities have grown angry. ties but also in their schools. only four. violence within the city. The unnerving number of stu- CEO Arne Duncan has also But, This argument is also reflect- dent deaths this year has drawn the called for a stop to the violence. a c c o r d i n g ed in the statistics of CPS attention of many local communi- “We have to take back our to an inter- student murders. Though the ties and even the entire nation. streets, we have to take back our view by CeaseFire program has been in Recently, artist KRS One came to communities,” he said at a news The Windy effect since the 2000-01 school Chicago on a “Stop the Violence” conference on Apr. 7 at Englewood C i t i z e n year, CPS student gun-related tour and visited many local schools High School. “We cannot give in with Andres deaths have increased drasti- promoting the message of non- to the gangs.” F.R.E.E. shows film produced by club members people to start talking about [relationship “I was majoring in Film Studies when “I was thrilled with the video and [the turn By Nathalie Henaine abuse] and recognizing it as an issue,” said Feuer contacted me again in the fall of 2007 out],” said Feuer. Ms. Baumgarten, a Lane counselor and and asked if I was still interested [in creating “I heard about [relationship abuse] before, On Apr. 30, F.R.E.E. club members co-sponser of F.R.E.E. “Anyone can do the film],” said Gebregiorgis. “I wanted to but it didnʼt hit me seriously until… a gave advice to Lane students and teachers something [to help someone in an abusive voice [this issue] because a lot of people friend, a very sweet person, got her first regarding abuse in romantic relationships. relationship], even if itʼs just choose to stay quiet so I said boyfriend. She stayed with him even though

Also known as Fighting for Relationship listening.” Iʼd love to help you!” he hurt her,” Gebregiorgis said, “It broke Equality through Education, F.R.E.E held an “I think the presentation “Some think Gebregiorgis began my heart.” informational meeting after school in Room went very well. The meeting with F.R.E.E. to “I joined F.R.E.E. because I thought it 113. Fliers were posted around the building [students] were into it; they [abuse] is love; discuss, film, and edit the would be a great way to educate myself on inviting students and teachers to come to the asked questions and said video. abusive relationships so that I wonʼt find meeting and discuss the importance of equal what they thought,” said thatʼs not love,” “[Gebregiorgis] came myself in that situation,” said Barrientos. “If partnership in relationships. Additionally, a Ana Barrientos, Div. 909 a back with a concept to through this presentation we gave someone film made by several F.R.E.E. members and F.R.E.E. member. said Helen present,” said Feuer. “She the knowledge or courage to get out of an three former Lane graduates was shown. The F.R.E.E.ʼs project showed the draft and [then] abusive relationship or help someone get “I thought it was informative and insightful began in the spring of Gebregiorgis. we did some tweaking.” out [of one], I think we were successful.” because there are people who are being 2006 when Ms. Feuer, The video featured many “Some think [abuse] is love; thatʼs not abused physically and mentally,” said Brian English teacher and co-sponsor of F.R.E.E., of the F.R.E.E. members discussing abuse love,” said Gebregiorgis. Chansy, Div. 932. mentioned to Helen Gebregiorgis, a 2006 and what entitles abuse. The film was the F.R.E.E.ʼs meetings this year were held on “[The video] made the presentation more Lane graduate, the idea of creating the film. highlight of the presentation. Wednesdays during ninth period. Meetings enjoyable and easier to understand,” said The educational film would help spread the “[The video presentation] was a better way for next year have yet to be established. Jaasiel Texcahua, Div. 914. word about relationship abuse and the ways to get the message [of abuse] across other Students interested in joining can see Feuer “[The goal of the meeting] was to get of avoiding it. than just talking to them,” said Barrientos. in Room 340 or Baumgarten in Room 212. June 2008 News Page 7 Silence louder than words for some Other students participated to Nathalie Zuazo, Div. 911. “Some people dangerous lifestyle. On H.O.M.E.ʼs website, By Dulce Arroyo commemorate the recent death of Lawrence didnʼt even know we had a [Gay/Straight home60515.com, reasons are given why King, a Californian eighth grader who Alliance].” homosexuality is morally wrong. The Students of every sexual orientation, belief, was shot and killed because of his sexual Although numerous students joined the group claims its purpose is to “expose all and background joined together nationwide orientation and gender expression. dayʼs cause, protesters rallied against the the flaws in the arguments homosexuals on Apr. 25 to bring attention to the bullying King was shot during D.O.S. outside of (and bisexuals) use to justify homosexual and harassment that homosexual teens face class on Feb. 12, 2008. Lane, including activity.” in school. The shooter was Kingʼs “I feel the [Day of the school parking Students have recently created a group The National Day of Silence (D.O.S.) was classmate, Brian McInerney, Silence] message lot and street on Facebook protesting H.O.M.E. and its created in 1996 by students at the University who shot him because of intersections. agenda. of Virginia as a class assignment on non- his sexual orientation and shows that “There were A festival called the Night of Noise took violent protests against homosexuality. A gender expression. three people on place at the Thompson Center from 5-8pm year later, the members grew and almost McInerney was charged discrimination is Western and celebrating the Day of Silence. It included 100 colleges and universities participated. with premeditated murder Addison holding live music, dancing, and guest speakers In 2001, The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight along with an allegation of wrong,” said Pablo signs that said, talking about the issues of discrimination Education Network (GLSEN) became the a hate crime, and will be ʻSodomy is a sinʼ,” against homosexuality. official sponsor for the Day of Silence. tried as an adult. Ayala, Div. 029. said Paola Lopez, Students left after school to enjoy the GLSEN, established in 1995, is the leading “I feel the [Day of “Someoneʼs life Div. 021. “One of celebration downtown. educational organization focused on making Silence] message shows that them looked like a “[The Night of Noise] was pretty cool,” schools safe for all students, regardless of discrimination is wrong,” shouldnʼt be taken reverend and there said Ayala. “It rained a little but it didnʼt sexual orientation. said Pablo Ayala, Div. 029. were two girls stop people from dancing.” Students from more than 7,500 middle “Someoneʼs life shouldnʼt away because of our age. I donʼt However, at a festival promoting a and high schools participated in the Day be taken away because of know if they go to controversial issue, protesters did show up. of Silence in efforts to raise awareness their lifestyle. No one has their lifestyle. No Lane.” “There was a lady saying ʻIʼm praying of the violence teens are subjected to. At the right to take away a The protesters for you all so you wonʼt go to hellʼ,” said Lane, a small group of students took a vow life.” one has the right to were also quoting Nazarowski. “Then she got down on her of daylong silence, handing out cards to Ena Ibrakovic, Div. take away a life.” passages from the knees and did an ethnic dance. It was really explain why they were not speaking. 906, is a member of the Bible and handing weird.” Nicolette Nazarowski, Div. 906, remained LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, out flyers to people Laneʼs upcoming play, “The Laramie silent during school in hopes of helping the Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and passing by. Project,” tells a true story about a gay college people closest to her. Allies) Theatre Group and participated for “I [saw] those little ʻJesus will save youʼ student who was murdered in Laramie, “I did it to support my friends and my reasons similar to Ayalaʼs. papers; one of them was condemning [gay Wyoming. Ayala is casted and encourages brother [who is gay],” said Nazarowski. “[Joining the Day of Silence] is a cause activity],” said Dina Ahmetspahic, Div. 924. students and teachers to see it. “Itʼs actually fun; I did it last year but the that I stand up for and support whole- “It sure did fail [in its] logic.” “ʻThe Laramie Projectʼ preaches a turnout [of participants] wasnʼt as big as heartedly,” she said. Some students were angered at what the [positive] message,” he said. “It shows this year.” According to Ibrakovic, the D.O.S. was protesters were preaching. that the world isnʼt full of rainbows and Nazarowski believes that the goal of the not something many Lane students had “I honestly thought it was bull because happiness like we want it to have; itʼs cold, D.O.S. would be better understood if more heard about. homosexuality is not listed as a sin,” said cruel, and discriminating.” people participated. “I acquired about 40 people at Lane who Ibrakovic. The discrimination against gays, however, “Itʼs supportive. Everyone is standing up never heard of the Day of Silence before, A local organization called H.O.M.E. is what motivates students like Ibrakovic. for something they believe in,” she said. “If [and when I asked them to participate], they (Heterosexuals Organized for a Moral “It just gives me another reason to be an more people do it each year, their [cause] gladly did it.” Environment) also believes that activist and protest any oppression,” she will actually be heard.” “Nobody really knew about it,” said homosexuality is an unhealthy and said. Fall play to draw attention to sensitive subject

The informational meetings and the According to Ms. Meacham, the playʼs tolerant, but there are always some people By Ana Barrientos auditions for The Laramie Project were message is to sow seeds of hope not who disapprove. held during the first two weeks of May. violence. “The best thing we can hope for at Lane On October 12, 1998, University of Each student chosen will have to play four Gay Straight Alliance club member, Benny is [that] at least one person walks away Wyoming student, Matthew Shepard was or five different characters. The auditions Llamas, Div.938, said the play would show knowing this is real life, a real struggle,” pronounced dead at the Poudre Valley were held so early because the actors will that there is still a gay struggle in modern said Llamas. Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. Shepard need to memorize many lines, which they America. He said that at Lane people are was a gay student who five days earlier will do over the summer before returning had been severely beaten by two men near for rehearsals in the fall. Laramie, Wyoming. Shepard was tied to a “During the audition we had to choose fence and left for dead. Shepardʼs murder, between two monologues and read it as classified as a hate crime, is the event that different characters. At first, we interpreted the play The Laramie Project is based on, it as we believed it should be read and then and the play will be showing at Lane in the we performed it as if we were a priest or Advertise in last week of October, next school year. another person,” said Sara Mitchell, Div. The Laramie Project showcases how the 933. community of Laramie reacts to the crime “I was looking for actors being able to and Shepardʼs subsequent death. The play capture more than one character and variety consists of many characters performing of voice,” said Ms. Meacham. monologues about their reaction to the “Itʼs hard to get into one character, but crime. for four to six itʼs a challenge,” said Isidro The Warrior “The town [of Laramie] tells the story Sosa, Div. 930. of Shapard through interviews,” said “Itʼs a challenge, but I think itʼs one we email us at: the director and English teacher, Ms. are ready for,” said Ashleigh Lewandowski, [email protected] Meacham. Div. 930. June 2008 Features Page 8 Facebook used to confirm relationship statuses “My girlfriend was engaged to random guys hitting on her or com- the notification is accompanied by others. By Anna Treesara her best friend because she had a ing up to her.” a little broken heart symbol. “I didnʼt think it was irritat- Facebook a little bit before me,” Besides ʻSingle,ʼ ʻIn a “If it was a long term relationship ing, because I got comfort and Students have always been able said an anonymous student. “About Relationship,ʼ ʻIn an Open or I know they were really close, I sympathy without having to ask,” to get the inside scoop on others by a year later, she finally requested Relationship,ʼ ʻEngaged,ʼ and do tend to freak out,” said Grace said McQueeny. “It was just easier emailing, calling, or text messaging. to be in a relationship with me on ʻMarried,ʼ there is also a status that McQueeny, Div. 032. because I didnʼt have to tell every- Now they can also look to Facebook Facebook and I rejected because it says, ʻItʼs Complicated.ʼ This status Those who were involved in one; they saw it on Facebook.” to tell them whatʼs going on with was like, ʻOh, NOW you want to isnʼt so popular among students. relationships explain how irritating Some students see Facebook sta- other studentsʼ personal lives. be in a relationship with me?ʼ” “It can always be complicated in these reactions can be. tuses as dating opportunities. Those who have a Facebook Tension also results a relationship,” said “Yeah, it does get pretty annoy- “Itʼs like a free-dating service,” account know that when they first when pictures or wall an anonymous stu- ing,” said Jesse Correa, Div. 904. said an anonymous junior. log in to the home page, they see a posts are seen. “You canʼt dent. “But you donʼt “People would keep messaging me “If youʼre interested in someone, News Feed. This News Feed con- “There was a pic- even get out have to actually put and calling/texting me all because you donʼt have to ask if theyʼre sin- sists of upcoming events, updates ture of me and one it up on Facebook.” it [Facebook] said that ʻJesse is no gle,” said McQueeny. “Just check on new profile pictures or notes, of my female friends of a relation- “I think the ʻItʼs longer listed as In a Relationshipʼ.” their Facebook!” and interactions between friends. on Facebook,” said ship without Complicatedʼ status “People would come up to me and “I met two of my exes and my These interactions include group an anonymous junior. is for single people say, ʻHey! I saw on Facebook that current girlfriend through MySpace admissions, wall comments, pic- “My girlfriend went people find- who donʼt want to you guys broke up!ʼ or ʻWho are and Facebook,” said an anonymous ture comments, and even relation- crazy when she saw put that theyʼre sin- you in a relationship with NOW?ʼ” student. ship statuses. it.” ing out,” gle,” said an anony- said Danielle Wilberschied, Div. Although some matters are serious, “The notifications tell you every- “My girlfriendʼs ex- said Sabina mous junior. 913. “People will find out and several students use this feature to thing,” said Sabina Barnak, Div. boyfriend talks a lot Some students ask questions, but thereʼs a point joke around by listing themselves as 931. “Facebook is worse than of s*** about me on Barnak, Div. decide to not deal where people should just stop ask- ʻEngagedʼ or ʻMarriedʼ to friends. MySpace. You canʼt even get out of Facebook,” said an with the statuses at ing questions.” “I think itʼs fun and gives you a relationship without people find- anonymous student. 931. all. “All you want to do is have some a little extra boost of self confi- ing out. [When I broke up with my “Facebook is like a gateway for “I donʼt put myself as ʻIn a time to think to yourself,” said Erik dence,” said McQueeny. boyfriend] I deleted the notification people that donʼt have enough Relationship,ʼ” said an anonymous Bartell, Div. 904. “But everyone “I donʼt care because we are all because I didnʼt want anyone to courage to say things to someoneʼs junior. “I donʼt want to have to keeps asking whatʼs going on, and teens,” said an anonymous female know my business.” face.” deal with changing it because me you donʼt want to be rude to your student from Div. 868. “We joke Problems can result if couples Although the relationship statuses and my boyfriend argue and break friends.” around like that. We call each other arenʼt listed as ʻIn a Relationshipʼ cause problems for students, they up a lot.” Some, however, like the fact that honey, babe, lover, husband, wife, with each other. also give a sense of security to Students donʼt make such a big such information is displayed to etc.” “My boyfriend got mad at me other students. deal if they see that two of their because I was ʻMarriedʼ to my best “I like the fact that it says, ʻIn a friends have gotten together, but friend instead of ʻIn a Relationshipʼ Relationshipʼ [on my girlfriendʼs once they see that a relationship with him,” said an anonymous profile],” said an anonymous has ended, they have a different junior. junior. “I donʼt have to worry about reaction. If two people break up, June 2008 Features Page 9 “Magic Pill” helps some; ineffective for others because it was irregular. By Yasmine Ramirez Statistics show that the pill is 99 percent effective against getting As teenagers people experience pregnant if taken correctly and ac- rapid changes in their bodies. For curately. For those who sometimes women one of these changes - the forget to take the pill, it is 92% beginning of the menstrual cycle - effective against pregnancy. For becomes a monthly inconvenience some, the pill is less effective be- that leads to various physical cause of their body types. Differ- symptoms, some more severe than ent physical characteristics come others. Though this is a natural into play when measuring the ef- part of life that cannot be stopped, fectiveness of the pill. it can at least be regulated. Years According to Obstetrics and Gy- ago scientists created “the pill” to necology women with a body mass help the cycle run smoothly. of 27.3 are at a 60 percent higher Created in the 1950s, this “magic risk of getting pregnant while on pill” was released to the general the pill. It also says that women public on a trial basis. It was then with a body mass of 32.2 run a reported that the first birth control 70 percent higher risk of getting pill, Envoid, caused several side pregnant while on the pill. Hav- effects, but was still safe for use. ing a larger body makes it difficult Still today, many girls do not know for the hormones in the pill to flow is blood clots. People who smoke the pill, she was denied a prescrip- nancy, the pill does not protect what the pros and cons may be of through the bloodstream, making are more likely to get blood clots tion because the doctorʼs office was from STDs or HIV/AIDS. taking these pills. the pill less effective. because the pill contains estrogen part of a Catholic hospital. “Why put yourself in a situation There are multiple reasons for Some students were unaware of which can develop blood clots that “My doctor told me to go to youʼll regret for a few minutes of taking the pill and different side these risks this portion of women could travel to the lungs. Planned Parenthood, but I didnʼt satisfaction,” said Nathalie Zuazo, effects it can have on users. Some run. Another side effect which isnʼt as have a way to pay for it so my Div. 911. “I understand girls might have used it to regulate periods or “If thatʼs the case they need to severe are migraine headaches. friend told me to go to Erie Teen have to use it, but some take ad- to prevent pregnancy. come up with a better solution,” “Migraines run in my family,” Health Center,” she said. vantage of it,” said Zuazo. While taking the pill, girls at said Daniela Valdez, Div. 875. said an anonymous senior source. “I According to the Health Centerʼs The pill may not be for every- Lane say they have experienced Lately, doctors have put over- didnʼt get them too often but when website, they provide services to body. There are alternatives that some physical changes. weight and obese women on a I started taking the pill I got them people “regardless of their ability can also reduce the risk of get- “My breasts got bigger, I got higher dosage to block ovulation. more and more. I got a migraine at to pay.” ting pregnant as well as regulate a fatter, I had weird cravings, and it Still, there are other side effects least twice a week after taking the Although some use the pill to menstrual cycle, but each person kept my skin clear,” said Melissa that women may experience while pill so I had to stop taking it.” regulate their period, some also should consult a physician for the Gonzalez, Div. 881, who said she taking the pill. One possible, seri- This same source also shared that use it because theyʼre sexually ac- plan that is best for her. used the pill to control her period ous side effect from taking the pill while trying to ask her doctor about tive. While it helps prevent preg- “Promzillas” obsess over perfect night on a dress, others think to $1,500. to cabins after prom that are five Although there is a lot of hype By Delaney Savoie itʼs unnecessary. “Iʼm going to have to say that hours away and cost $200 a person about prom preparations, many “None of my friends my prom group is going to have and they are staying up there for seniors feel that itʼs not as big of Lots of students, but Iʼm going with spent the most decked out limo out of all about three days,” said Kmet. a deal as many make it out to be girls in particular, stress more than $500 on their the seniors, or actually any senior “Weʼre crashing at a friendʼs and would rather spend their cash about prom. Many find dress,” said Melanie in the U.S. The limo that we rented house after we go to the after par- on something else. it necessary to have the Francia, Div. 874. “I out for prom is a 2008 three-axle ties, then we rented a condo in the “Iʼd rather save my money for hottest date, best dress, spent $300 on my dress Hummer stretch limo. There are Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin that something I can wear more than fanciest limo, or the at Prive Fashion and I only two in the world. One is right weʼre staying in for three days and one day,” said Michelle Guy, Div. most perfect hair. For these girls, thought that was a little ridiculous here in Chicago and the other is two nights,” said Francia. “There 862, “unless youʼre the type of per- digging deep in their pockets to for just one night.” in France,” said Agatha Obrecki, are around nine of us going so itʼs son who frequently attends balls.” have the best of the best is not a Other than the dress, prom ex- Div. 865. “Of course, our group going to cost about $80 per per- Since it is Senior Prom, there is a problem. penses can include shoes, tuxes, is super excited about it! The limo son.” lot of pressure from other students “I spent approximately $500 on flowers, hair, makeup, and nails. has a clear floor that lights up Other than having the most to attend and spend money on my dress, including tax and altera- “My shoes were $100, my ear- multicolor and has two fireplaces decked out ride or best after-prom items that they canʼt necessarily tions,” said Nicole Campbell, Div. rings were $50, and my purse was inside along with TVs. The inside plans, another concern of many afford. The expenses may become 861. “Itʼs a lot of money, but itʼs on sale for $10 so I was excited is amazing and the outside is pearl senior girls is how theyʼre go- even pricier when students plan on worth it.” about that,” said Kmet. white. We got a deal on it because ing to look in their dresses. Some attending more than one prom. Several other girls admitted to Several girls make hair and the man that owns the company girls choose dieting while others “My friend got two dresses for purchasing their dresses from plac- make-up appointments at places seemed to like us a lot, but I know achieve their desired look by be- different proms but they are both es such as Peaches, Anabellaʼs, or such as Mario Tricocci, Alta, and that our limo probably costs a lot ginning a rigorous workout plan. the same color,” said Kmet. “I be- other prom boutiques and spend- MAC. Mario Tricocci charges ap- more than everyone elseʼs.” “My sister is a personal trainer lieve both of them were around ing $400 to $500 for a dress they proximately $75 just for curls and “My group got the 18-person Lin- and she said that she could train $350 each.” only plan on wearing once. MAC will provide a free make- coln Navigator for five hours and my friends and me in a Prom Boot “I donʼt see the point in spending “My dress, after alterations, was over after $50 worth of make-up it cost $1500 in total,” said Kmet. Camp for the last few weeks be- such large amounts of money on about $400. I got it from Jackieʼs has been purchased. “We are having food and they are fore prom,” said Danika Marcano, prom,” said Cali Gannon, Div. 861, Bridal on Harlem,” said Elizabeth Probably one of the biggest prom probably bringing us to where ever Div. 879. “especially since most students are Kmet, Div. 862. “And after prom splurges is the transportation. Stu- we stay, which is either a cabin or “No way am I going to put myself going to have to deal with college Iʼm just going to keep it in the dents often roll up with extrava- a hotel,” said Kmet. through a three week program,” expenses really soon.” back of my closet.” gant rides such as Lincoln Naviga- In addition to transportation, af- said Kmet. “Thatʼs why I started Even though some girls think tors, Ford Expeditions, Hummers, ter prom plans can also be pricey. eating healthy three months before that itʼs worth spending that much or party buses, which can total up “I have heard about people going prom.” June 2008 Features Page 10 Lane’s Centennial Carnival kicks off with Battle of the Bands teacher, to be emcee for the friends from Lane. “I usually “I know some people in the By Monika Janczuk night. really like pop-punk music, and bands and they encouraged me “Iʼm the complete opposite for high schoolers they were to come” said Jamie Pyra, Div. As Laneʼs Centennial of someone in a band and Iʼm actually good.” 853, “[Iʼm] glad I came.” celebration comes to a close, the gonna go off that…and make “The concert was amazing; I Aneta Scehura, Div. 881, “Down Memory Lane” carnival, fun of myself,” said Hobaugh. knew Lane kids were talented caught Budziochʼs drum stick held throughout the Memorial “Iʼm not someone who would and musically inclined, but after he tossed it out to the Day weekend, seemed to be a be in a band…I play sax!” I didnʼt know that they were crowd after Harlquinʼs set was suitable event to end the year. The judges, Matt Thompson, THAT good,” said Erin Wright, done and gave it to Pyra. However, at this yearʼs carnival, Dan Steinmen, Paul Bolger, Div. 859. Her favorite band was “I was happy because I never Lane presented itsʼ first ever Andy Burd, and Scott Undoing Lament. really got anything at a concert,” Battle of the Bands competition Kochheiser, evaluated each band “Leilani (lead singer) is so soft- said Pyra. as part of the music festival. The on musicianship (execution, spoken, she really hit me when What caught many students stage was set up on the east side musical talent), creativity of she unleashed that growl!,” off guard, however, was when of Laneʼs parking lot near the performance, professionalism, said Wright. “The best part was the crowd started moshing to building while the carnival rides and overall performance. when they covered Triviumʼs Undoing Lament, Button, and and food vendors were stationed Each band performed for ʻPull Harder on The Strings of Sable Beldam. on the rest. about 20 minutes and played Your Martyrʼ. That song is an “Some kids were complaining The winners of the Battle of drum/bass interlude.” Out of 10 bands who tried roughly between four to six essential for any metal head, when they started moshing the Bands competition, Sable The band has professionally out in April, six made the cut songs. Overall, the audience and they did an amazing cover though (some of the preppy kids) Beldam, are a metal band who recorded at Uptown Recordings and played on Friday, May gave positive feedback to each of it.” but hey, youʼve gotta learn,” borrow their musical style and have a four-song demo 23. The winning band gets to band that played. Each band had at least one said Wright. “If thereʼs a metal from Iron Maiden and Dream that they plan on redoing with professionally record a song of “I really liked Harlquin and member who went to Lane. band and metal fans around, we Theater. Drummer/lyricist Jon updated versions of old and their choice. Three Cent Cinema,” said Many students came out Friday are going to start a mosh pit, so Martinez, Div.055, bassist new songs. The song they get Andrew Hobaugh, was asked Antonio Martinez, who came in order to support a friend in either join or get the hell outta Lane Beckstrom, Div.022, lead to professionally record for by Ms. Thompson, English out to see the bands with some one of the bands. the way.” guitarists Anthony Pacheco, winning the battle of the bands Div.047 and Ted Sofios, Div. has not been chosen, nor does 030, and Ruben Garcia form the band know any details about the current line-up. The band when they will be. In addition, Electronica guru Marsden Giolas, aka After playing around with garageband, has been around since 2005. they received a $100 that they Mars, Div. 055, is the front-runner of he bought professional DJ software called “[With] the addition of Ted split five ways. Button along with his Mac. According Ableton Live 6 LE, which costs around on second lead guitar and Lane The backdrop that was put up to Buttonʼs Myspace page, the music $200 and a MIDI keyboard, which runs to accompany [me] on rhythm behind the drummer was made consists of basically stuff made using between $50-100. section, nothing is going to hold by Pacheco and was based on software such as garageband and a He has played four shows overall, us back,” said Martinez. their song Devastator. combination of software instruments including Old Town School of Fold Music The first song, Nosferatu, While the battle of the such as guitars and keyboards with at the Teen Open Mic. At the battle of the “started off when Anthony made bands was not their first show, different samples from other songs. Some bands, a lot of people gave him positive up the main riff and I made up according to Martinez, it was of Giolasʼ influences include Craftwork, feedback. the drum beat, which is the beat special nonetheless. DJ Shadow, Daft Punk and Ratatat. “When the crowd starts getting excited that starts off the song,” said “This show was special for “I wanna play around and have fun,” when I play, I feel very good,” he said. “I Martinez. “Anthony and I made us because it was the first show said Giolas. “What made me start playing feel the crowd is just as much as part of the arrangements and I wrote of our new lineup and style. this type of music was my interest in the show as I am. When the crowd gets the lyrics. Once we got our There will be many more shows electronica music overall. I began in 8th involved, it helps the show work a lot.” new members, Beckstrom and to come.” grade when I got my Macbook laptop. I Check out his songs at www.myspace. Sofios, it allowed us to extend Check them out at www. started fooling around a lot with Appleʼs com/button2500. the solo part and add a funky myspace.com/sablebeldam music software program, garageband.”

The runner-up, Undoing Lament, consists of five Lane battle of the bands was the first show for Undoing students:vocalist and songwriter Lei (senior), guitarists Lament because they have only been playing Andrew (senior) and Mariano (junior), bassist Rod (junior) together for about a month and a half. The band was and drummer Troy (senior). The bands talented guitarists formed to play for the battle of the band so that Lei, unleashed thrilling guitar duos that were accompanied by Troy and Andrew could have one last show before melodic breaks and vicious screams of Lei. This metal they go off to college. However, they created good bands biggest influences include Opeth, Dream Theater, friendships with Mariano and Rod and hope to play Protest the Hero, Trivium, All That Remains and Black with them again someday. Dahlia Murder. The opening song, Tolerance shadows the “We were all extremely excited to go up and after bands anti-war concentration. our set, we were really pumped,” said Andrew. “Lei wanted to go for a little bit of a political thing and “The audeienceʼs response to us really motivated how the country has learned to tolerate too much of the us to start looking for new shows asap.” government crap,” said Andrew. “I ran with the idea by Like many of the other bands, they are currently making the riffs have different feels and have contradictive recording. Check them out at www.myspace. melodies.” com/undoinglament or footage of the bandʼs While Andrew and Troy have been in other bands, the performances on MySpace TV Videos. June 2008 Features Page 11 Lane’s Centennial Carnival kicks off with

Altruistic, a “Radioheadesque” hard rock band, consists of vocalist/ guitarist Joshua Rivera, drummer Danny Jalandoon, pianist Laura Battle of the Bands Krumwiede, and bassist Brandon Scales. All are freshman at Lane. teacher, to be emcee for the friends from Lane. “I usually “I know some people in the They formed about a month ago to By Monika Janczuk night. really like pop-punk music, and bands and they encouraged me play in the Battle of the Bands. The “Iʼm the complete opposite for high schoolers they were to come” said Jamie Pyra, Div. band covered a song by Radiohead, As Laneʼs Centennial of someone in a band and Iʼm actually good.” 853, “[Iʼm] glad I came.” one of their biggest influences. celebration comes to a close, the gonna go off that…and make “The concert was amazing; I Aneta Scehura, Div. 881, “At the show we played the song “Down Memory Lane” carnival, fun of myself,” said Hobaugh. knew Lane kids were talented caught Budziochʼs drum stick Creep by Radiohead as an inside held throughout the Memorial “Iʼm not someone who would and musically inclined, but after he tossed it out to the joke and to thank all our friends Day weekend, seemed to be a be in a band…I play sax!” I didnʼt know that they were crowd after Harlquinʼs set was who came out to support us,” said suitable event to end the year. The judges, Matt Thompson, THAT good,” said Erin Wright, done and gave it to Pyra. Rivera. “The first song we played However, at this yearʼs carnival, Dan Steinmen, Paul Bolger, Div. 859. Her favorite band was “I was happy because I never as a full band was an original titled Lane presented itsʼ first ever Andy Burd, and Scott Undoing Lament. really got anything at a concert,” Sleep which dealt with how some Battle of the Bands competition Kochheiser, evaluated each band “Leilani (lead singer) is so soft- said Pyra. problems could be solved if people as part of the music festival. The on musicianship (execution, spoken, she really hit me when What caught many students just took a break and dealt with stage was set up on the east side musical talent), creativity of she unleashed that growl!,” off guard, however, was when matters in a more calm fashion.” of Laneʼs parking lot near the performance, professionalism, said Wright. “The best part was the crowd started moshing to For now, they plan on practicing, building while the carnival rides and overall performance. when they covered Triviumʼs Undoing Lament, Button, and playing gigs, and having fun. and food vendors were stationed Each band performed for ʻPull Harder on The Strings of Sable Beldam. “As a full band BOTB was our first on the rest. about 20 minutes and played Your Martyrʼ. That song is an “Some kids were complaining show and it felt really good being Out of 10 bands who tried roughly between four to six essential for any metal head, when they started moshing able to have fun and do what you out in April, six made the cut songs. Overall, the audience and they did an amazing cover though (some of the preppy kids) love,” said Rivera. “When youʼre and played on Friday, May gave positive feedback to each of it.” but hey, youʼve gotta learn,” able to bring smiles on the faces of 23. The winning band gets to band that played. Each band had at least one said Wright. “If thereʼs a metal a bunch of people doing what you professionally record a song of “I really liked Harlquin and member who went to Lane. band and metal fans around, we love the feeling is indescribable.” their choice. Three Cent Cinema,” said Many students came out Friday are going to start a mosh pit, so Check them out at www.myspace. Lane students Sonny Buzdugan on vocals, Tom Casey on guitar, Andrew Hobaugh, was asked Antonio Martinez, who came in order to support a friend in either join or get the hell outta com/altruisticmusic, where the Derrick Carino on bass and Troy Hoff on drums, the members of by Ms. Thompson, English out to see the bands with some one of the bands. the way.” band features recorded demos of Three Cent Cinema closed the night with their pop-punk sound Rivera and Scales when Altruistic influenced by Blink-182, New Found Glory and the Bouncing was a solo act. Souls. Formed about three months ago, this “comic book pop- Electronica guru Marsden Giolas, aka After playing around with garageband, punk band” writes songs with double meanings. For instance, their Mars, Div. 055, is the front-runner of he bought professional DJ software called opening song, Away is a “half/half story of getting away from life Button along with his Mac. According Ableton Live 6 LE, which costs around Harlquin, composed of drummer Daniel with someone you like and the other half about comic heroes and to Buttonʼs Myspace page, the music $200 and a MIDI keyboard, which runs Budzioch, Div. 876, bassist/vocalist Sam comic book-like motifs.” consists of basically stuff made using between $50-100. Paladino, and guitarists/vocalists Peter and “Were a real high-energy, off the wall band that is really out software such as garageband and a He has played four shows overall, Robert Rzepka, kicked of the show around to show people a good ime when they come to see us,” said combination of software instruments including Old Town School of Fold Music six oʼclock. By fusing sounds from influences Buzdugan. “We plan to keep this band up and hopefully with best such as guitars and keyboards with at the Teen Open Mic. At the battle of the such as Green Day, Blink-182, Sum 41 and the of luck keep it running long. Being the comic book band we are, different samples from other songs. Some bands, a lot of people gave him positive Offspring, this pop punk band created a catchy were out to save the world, one show at a time.” of Giolasʼ influences include Craftwork, feedback. pop sensibility at the battle of the bands, their One of the last songs they played was a cover of Blink-182ʼs DJ Shadow, Daft Punk and Ratatat. “When the crowd starts getting excited first show. The first song they played, Noise, Dammit off of Dude Ranch. “I wanna play around and have fun,” when I play, I feel very good,” he said. “I voices their angst for music played on the radio “We all, like many others, grew up listening to Blink, and it said Giolas. “What made me start playing feel the crowd is just as much as part of and that sounds similar. being a classic, of course, by them, we decided on doing it. Its this type of music was my interest in the show as I am. When the crowd gets “We wanted a song that really sort of catches catchy, its fast, kids know it…,” said Budzugan. electronica music overall. I began in 8th involved, it helps the show work a lot.” you by surprise when it starts, and almost makes They are also currently recording at Buzduganʼs home, who has grade when I got my Macbook laptop. I Check out his songs at www.myspace. you want to start a riot as the song progresses,” a home studio where he records other bands as well. They hope to started fooling around a lot with Appleʼs com/button2500. said Budzioch. “We tell the crowd to raise their professionally record eventually. Meanwhile, check them out at music software program, garageband.” voices and be heard, to make a difference and www.myspace.com/threecentcinema. change how things are.” They are currently recording songs in Budziochʼs basement and hoping to finish recording a demo they can give out at upcoming shows. While they formed the band to pass time since they hang out often, they want to experience touring and selling out crowds in the future. “Itʼs a lot of work and might take a while, but weʼre willing to put the effort in to make it all happen.” Check them out at www. myspace.com/harlquin. The Lane parking lot the afternoon before the carnival began. June 2008 Feature Page 12 Twins have Lane seeing double become challenging for teachers. pregnancy through By Lucia Ramirez “In sixth grade we were in the same adolescence and class,”said Gonzalez. “We sat next to concluded that a twin When the doctor told their mother each other and at one point we had to bond offers support she was going to have twins, she wear name tags because our teacher that these teens need was not bothered by the news. could not tell us apart. Thatʼs how to say “no thanks” to Two toddlers are manageable, but bad it was.” dangerous behavior. when she thought about having two “This year we have two classes Thinking about their teenagers she began to worry. together,” said Pedro Hurtado. experiences throughout Some parents, however, do not “My trig teacher gave up on us the the years, the Carrera know they are having twins until the first week of school; she was very brothers agreed that birth day. surprised to see how identical we twins get half of “My mom didnʼt know we were were.” everything as they twins. I was a surprise,” said music According to the book Parenting grow up. teacher, Mark Carrera. School-Age Twins and Multiples, a “Twins only get After some time, parents adjust to teenager would never attend a popular half the love, half the raising twins and prepare accordingly. party alone. They would call every presents, and half the Many parents decide to shop for friend they had to see if one would love,” said Mark. matching outfits and often pick go with them. With twins, however, “And half the money,” similar names for new and added Paul. the twins. unfamiliar “I remember one time Surprises s o c i a l when my dad gave us continue for “When I was situations $20 to split at Great those who try to are not America, while our big tell twins apart, dating this guy, threate ning brother got $20 all for Lane music teachers and twins Paul and Mark Carrera are often seen together. especially when because they himself,” said Mark. they have similar he went up to my are often in it For many twins names and dress together. The people start seeing them as “the class in freshman year,” said Malani. were in high school, Paul played the alike. power and twins” rather than individual people. “It was just that one time. My sister cello while Mark played the violin. For Pedro sister one day comfort of This generalization does not bother still wants to switch, but I say no However, there are more similarities Hurtado, Div. two - whether most of them. because we might get into trouble.” between them than differences. 928, and Pablo and was about it is hanging “People know us as twins, not as Twins often get compared to each “We both like to drive the junkiest Hurtado, Div. out at the Malani and Melissa,” said Malani. other. People want to know who is cars because we donʼt want to spend 920, this was the to hug her,” said movies or “It doesnʼt bother me, but I donʼt like the friendliest or more intelligent. money,” said Mark. case. watching a it when they donʼt make the effort to “Usually people ask a lot of Coincidentally, the Carrera twins “I think my Gonzalez. “My school soccer learn which is which.” questions when they first meet went on their first date with their parents did the game - sounds For identical twins, or even fraternal us because theyʼre curious,” said wives the same day, got engaged the name thing on better than twins that look alike, intentionally Melissa. “I just donʼt like when they same month, and married the same purpose when sister was like that of a single confusing people on who is who is a start asking crazy questions. One time year. They have spent most of their they found out it t e e n a g e r way of having fun. a guy asked us: ʻDo you guys ever lives involved in the same activities, was twins,” said ʻWoah! You got encountering “When I was taking my driving wake up, look in the mirror and ask and attended the same schools. Pablo. these social test, the teacher thought I was my yourselves, am I Melissa or Malani?ʼ “We went to grammar school together, “They made the wrong one!ʼ” situations brother,” said Pedro Hurtado. “I I was like are you serious!?” high school and college together, and us wear the same alone. didnʼt want to be bogus so I let her When it comes to personal now we work together,” said Mark. clothes until “We believe I was him.” identities, twins usually do not have “Working together is pretty neat,” about 13,” said Pedro. “Now we still share the same group of friends,” Elena Gonzalez had a similar trouble finding their individuality. said Paul. do it because weʼre used to it.” said Malani Garcia. “Weʼre always experience with her twin when Many are interested in very different “We like it when the freshmen Many people want to know how together. Wherever one goes the someone confused them. activities. figure out thereʼs two Carreras,” said true it is that one twin can feel what other one goes.” “When I was dating this guy, he “My sister is more into book clubs Mark. “They freak out.” the other is experiencing. Elena “People always tell us that we went up to my sister one day and was and Iʼm more into dancing clubs,” While it is true that twins experience Gonzalez, Div. 930, has been asked donʼt act like sisters, that we act about to hug her,” said Gonzalez. said Elena Gonzalez. additional obstacles throughout their this question many times about her more like best friends,” said Melissa “My sister was like ʻWoah! You got Although Malani and Melissa adolescence, there are also many and her twin Adriana Gonzalez. Garcia. the wrong one!ʼ” Garcia like similar things, they chose important advantages to being a “Thatʼs not true,” said Elena. “We For Elena Gonzalez, the relationship Many twins find that switching to be in different ethnic clubs. twin. know when something is wrong with between her and her sister is similar. places is a very amusing joke to play “We do stuff as individual people,” Although it might be hard for the each other emotionally, but if she gets “We go out together everywhere. on others. According to Carlos Arias, said Malani. “Iʼm in Hawaiian club. twins to go their own separate ways hit, I donʼt feel it.” Sheʼs the only one that understands “Itʼs fun to confuse people.” She didnʼt want to do Hawaiian so she after high school, some plan on doing Twins Galo Arias, Div. 179, and me,” said Gonzalez. “ Weʼre perfect “We switched did Colombian so. This can be particularly difficult Carlos Arias, Div. 178, agree. for each other.” this year. club.” after having spent so much time “Weʼre not really linked According to Parenting School- Adriana went “Malani together. emotionally, but many times we say Age Twins and Multiples, research to my ceramics did track for “Itʼs going to be a toughie. Iʼm not the exact same thing at the exact has shown that teenage twins remain class and I went a while, but I going to have her,” said Melissa. “Itʼs same time,” said Carlos. “Itʼs kind of closer to their parents than a single to her music was like heck- going to be a ʻMelissa growing up weird.” child, and that they often have a appreciation no, Iʼm not yearʼ.” For most of these twins, the greater difficulty rejecting their class,” said running,” said For Pedro and Pablo, however, emotional bond between them is parentsʼ values. In other words, going Gonzalez. “Itʼs Melissa. “So their future plans are to stay together strong. against what Mom and Dad say fun because she did that by for college. “If she cries, I cry. You just have means going against each other and people around herself.” “We both want to major in graphic that chemistry, that emotional bond,” most twins choose not to. In fact, two you think youʼre The Carrera design,” said Pedro. “Weʼre going to said Malani Garcia, Div. 882. large studies done in Finland found someone else.” twins also had stay together probably until itʼs time Twins usually attend the same that twins used alcohol and smoked “Weʼve differences to get married; although later on we school but when they are in the same less than non-twin children. The switched once. growing up. might even work together.” class together, the experience can researchers tracked 284 twins from It was drafting When they June 2008 Feature Page 13 Virtual reality becoming reality for many When a player begins playing the bottles to pee in while playing the professional athletes. The country Due to the problems related to By Stephen Liang game more than spending time game so when theyʼre in the middle has over 15 million registered MMORPGs, China imposed a with friends, he or she may isolate of something they donʼt have to go online gamers and they hold time limit on World of Warcraft, A student arrives home from themselves completely from to the bathroom,” said Lin. tournaments with prizes reaching limiting playtime to only three school, drops his bookbag, and sits outside friendships. In one extreme example of up to several thousand dollars. hours before kicking the person down to play World of Warcraft “You get more of a virtual this, in 2005 Despite a strong out of the game. (WoW) for the next several hours. social life than a real one,” said a 28 year old support for gaming At Lane, some students agree His whole social life is lived online Kyle Lin, Div. 915, who stays up South Korean in places like that too much playing is bad. as he engages in the massive late at nights to play WoW. “For man died after South Korea, sad “There are so many other things multiplayer online role playing example, youʼre on [Ventrilo] playing 50 cases continue to that you can do, constructive game (MMORPG). (an online voice service used by straight hours surface of people stuff,” said Hiram Abraham, Div. Extreme cases like this are not gamers to communicate) instead of Starcraft, taking a game too 933. “You could be working out or rare. In fact, according to the of the Phone.” a game also seriously. being out with friends, something Center for Internet Addiction “I played Warcraft online a lot,” developed by In December constructive.” Recovery, 5-10% of all gamers are read another post on wowdetox. the creators 2004, a 13-year- However, others believe that addicted to video games. com. “I only kept in contact with one of WoW. The An episode of the animated old boy from gamers should be able to do as Websites such as wowdetox.com [real life] friend, and [Guildmates] man did not television show South Park China attempted they please. have been created to help addicts were the only friends I had.” sleep, ate little, parodied the addictive nature of to reenact a sky “[Gamers] should be able to do of World of Warcraft anonymously A big problem with game addiction and took only online gaming and its consequent, fl ying pose he whatever they want. Itʼs their life,” post tips or share their experience is related to how the games are a few breaks, potentially ill effects on health. knew from an said Pawel Scizlack. of how they quit the game. designed. In a MMORPG, there which lead online game and Even though heavy gaming has “I bought [World of Warcraft] is no end to the game and will to heart failure stemming from committed suicide. produced some negative effects, last year, and Iʼve been playing continue on indefi nitely. When exhaustion. According to his suicide note, he there are also some positive effects. nonstop since then,” said one someone spends too much time Some cultures are more accepting wanted to join the heroes that he A three-year study conducted post on the website. “The once fi t and attention on the game, the of the obsessive behaviors worshipped. at Brunel University in England popular guy [I was] turned into a reclusive behavior can snowball associated with online gaming. In June 2005, a child died from concluded that playing MMORPGs 290 pound lummox; Iʼve lost all as the player may take extreme Some countries like South Korea suffocation due to neglect from can teach real life skills needed in my friends and the sad part is, I measures to stay in the game. treat their “cyber athletes” as parents who were playing World the labor market including working canʼt stop, and I wish I could.” “I know people that use beer heroes, just as if they were of Warcraft at a nearby café. hard to achieve goals. Friends who are now too far to meet up can also use MMORPGs to stay connected. “I have a group of friends that I play with. Itʼs fun to hang out with them, even if itʼs online,” said Mr. Law, Lane Computer Science teacher. “My friends are scattered across the country so thatʼs one way to get in touch.” The media has not left this growing trend unnoticed. In the South Park episode “Make love, not Warcraft,” the characters train their WoW characters to defeat a villain. To do this, they must play hours and hours of the game, resulting in weight gain and anti-social behaviors. Despite the negative effects of heavy gaming, the popularity of online games continues to grow as young people become more skilled at mastering computers and their related technologies. 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Div. 859 Robert Morris University De Jesus, Dee- Columbia College linois Karaman, Halla- Becirovic, Hanifa- Wright College Gonzales, Cesar- Depaul University Carbondale Adler Taylor, Graces- Columbia Benedictine University Brinkley, Kentrell- Southern University Gibson, Alexandra- Iowa State Chicago Art School Liunao, Rex- North Park Illinois University Carbondale Hernandez, Jarrelyss Jarrelyss-- Northeast- University Batres, Stephanie- Depaul University Brito, Fernando- Undecided ern Gicela, Dorothy- Undecided University Martinez, Rocio- Capangpangan, Lara- University Illinois University Grotkowski, Karol- University of Bellinger, Alexis- Depaul Northeastern University of Wisconsin Madison Molina, Nora-- Northeastern Illinois at Chicago University Morales, Eric- Robert Morris Celino, Anne Marie- University of Illinois University Hendeicks, Kimya- Jackson State Cheung, Kelly- University of OʼBrien, Casey- Illinois at Chicago Whitney, Chad-- University of University Illinois at Chicago 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College Illinois at Chicago Illinois at Chicago Memphis MulvaneyMulvaney,, Kelly- Longwood Arichavala, BelforBelfor-- University of Rios, Erica- Robert Morris Holmes, Latrice- Chicago State University Chicago Rivera, Jose- University of University Najera, Jamie- Universidad Juarez Bross, Mary- Elmhurst College Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Leon, Benjamin- University of en Durango Cavanaugh, Rebecca- Western Roman, Adrian- Undecided San Francisco Nguyen, Jennifer- Pace University Illinois University Santucci, Brianne- University of Liu Jiang, Winnie- Univer- Patel, Dipesh- Depaul University Chaquinga, ChristopherChristopher-- Illinois at Springfi eld sity of Quijada, JenniferJennifer-- University of University of Wisconsin Seegert, Amanda- Northeastern Illinois at Chicago Illinois at Chicago Madison Illinois University Lopez, Brian- Brian- University Ramirez, Anthony- Harold Chin, Annie- Illinois Institute of Smith, Jessica- Beijing Language of Washington Technology and Culture University Illinois at Chicago Reid, Tony- Wright College Deese, Stephanie- Depaul Sonsyadek, Marian- Milwaukee Marin, Estreberto- Western Rodriguez, Nieko- Not Attending University Institute of Art & Design Michigan University Rodriguez, Michelle- University Degante, Hugo- Truman Torres, Nancy- University of Marrero, Jessie-Jessie- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Community College Michigan Ann Arbor of Sacha, Michael- University of Dominguez, Jessica- Northestern Wielgus, Marcin- Northeastern Illinois at Chicago Illinois at Chicago Illinois University Illinois University Mendoza, Isamar- Isamar- Univer- Sanchez Cristina- Northeastern Edwards, Shikita- Western Illinois sity of Illinois University University DivDiv.. 881 Illinois at Chicago Takuska, Iwona- Southern Illinois Ellis, Quasheena- Illinois State Muhammad, Aʼkeem-Aʼkeem- Uni- University Gomez, Marcela- Marquette Agtarap, Michelle- Northern versity June 2008 Opinion Page 18 H.S. newspapers: MTV’s The Paper vs. The Warrior the drama high. get everything done. Then, sometimes we By Shannia Sumugat Alex, the managing Editor of The Circuit, fight so much, but in the end we all come “Honestly, I kind of lost my motivation,” said has a knack for writing sports stories. together.” Yasmine Ramirez, Critic for The Warrior, Welcome to Cypress Bay High School, His popularity among his peers was not “I like how weʼre not just a bunch of white Div. 881. “I know I whine sometimes, but the setting for MTVʼs new reality show, The enough to help him secure the top spot of kids like it is on the show,” said Siobhan most of the time I feel like my ideas are Paper. The show follows the lives of seven Editor-in-Chief that he so badly wanted. Lally, Managing Editor, Div. 856. “We ignored. A lot of people get ignored in the high school journalists as they balance their Then, there is Adam, the advertising manager come from different backgrounds and thatʼs class who I know have awesome ideas.” academics and social lives, while working who is determined to break his record of ad why some of our ideas are different. But we “Of course, thereʼs random drama here for The Circuit. However, does the show sales each issue. Giana, the News Editor, always manage to compromise with each and there, but that can be expected from any really mirror high school journalism? The wants to be the other.” group of teenagers,” said Savoie. Warrior staff gave an inside scoop on what it next Barbara However, When asked whether The Warrior could is like to be a high school journalist at Lane. Walters but gets according to be turned into a reality show, some say The The first episode, The Race for Editor- distracted by one of the Warrior staff would be interesting to watch. in-Chief, shows how cutthroat the level of her boyfriend, Editors-in- “I think it would be a good reality show,” competition is at The Circuit, as the students Trevor, The Chief, Daniel said Lee. “I mean, there was one editor-in- fight for the top position of editor-in-chief. Circuitʼs Layout Castro, Div. chief who rarely came to school. We have The kids work hard to impress their advisor, Editor. The 850, itʼs hard people flirting in class. One day Mr. Johnson Mrs. Weiss, to prove that they are best for the staffʼs clown, to ignore the is the happiest person. Then, the next day job. In the end, Amanda, the perfectionist, Dan, usually similarities. heʼs just mad about everything. There is gets the job, and the rest of the staff starts comes up with “I thought definitely a story there.” talking behind her back. creative humor the show was However, according to Castro, it might not “Last year, the competition on whoʼs column ideas too dramatic be a good idea. getting editor-in-chief was not that big of and headlines. but as I kept “Having that show would have been a deal as it is on the show,” said Crystal The watching, I too distracting considering all the issues Lee, Columnist for The Warrior, Div. 854. atmosphere in noticed how we encountered at the beginning of the “Everybody accepted the positions they got, the newsroom of much our year,” said Castro. “Though we have some and there was no drama.” The Warrior has staff had in interesting and funny people on our staff, The second episode, The New School both similarities c o m m o n we arenʼt anywhere as vicious for a job or Year Begins, follows the students as they and differences The cast of MTV’s television show “The Paper.” with them,” stubborn as some of the people on the show go through the first week of school. As the to that of The said Castro. are.” different personalities of the characters are Circuit . “We have similar issues when trying to get Dealing with the stress of beating deadlines, revealed, so are their eccentricities. “Itʼs really laid back and fun,” said Delaney our publication out, like beating deadlines, raising revenues, finding quotes, and laying “Amanda is crazy. I mean she spent her Savoie, Copy Editor, Div. 861. “But everyone re-laying out pages over and over again, and out pages doesnʼt seem to discourage the last night of the summer at home, while knows what their job is and what they have choosing stories to publish.” journalists of The Warrior. everybody else was partying,” said Lee. to do so we always get our work done.” It is not easy to be on The Warrior staff “I like how the staff has become like an “She even picked out her whole outfit for the “Weʼre a big laid back, dysfunctional not only because of the constant pressure extended family,” said Castro. “Journalism whole week.” family,” said Lauren Corso, Sports Editor, that surrounds the staff but drama sometimes is the class you actually want to go.” Other characters on The Paper help keep Div. 921. “At times we work together and crops up. NHS point system unfair to some KanYe Glows in the United Center nounce their new album Seeing Sounds, on students donʼt get their own copies of the By Yasmine Ramirez shelves June 10. By Crystal Lee Daily Bulletin. This is the biggest reason Next up was the hottest girl in the game, why I, and other students like me who have The concert Iʼve waited for since Febru- Rihanna. Her set consisted of colorful As I reflect back on my four years spent exceptional grades, have not been able to ary finally arrived with the homecoming lights and laser beams. She came out in at Lane, I think about all the activities participate in NHS. of Chicago natives KanYe West and Lupe a big black corset dress with a detachable that I have been involved in. Some of my In addition to the fact that there is so Fiasco on May 23 and 24. The fairly priced skirt which changed her appearance. She favorite activities have been Chorus, Chess much confusion with service learning tickets ranged from $39 to $77.50. Finding sang songs like S.O.S. , Pon De Replay, them was the challenge. Rumor is concert Unfaithful, and her latest hit Take a Bow. Team, Black Student Association, Black points, NHS doesnʼt fairly distribute those Student Scholars, and of course writing tickets sold out in approximately 15 min- Before she began singing last yearsʼ hit points. For example, the staff members Umbrella The Warrior utes when they became available to non- , she thanked the Chicago audi- for . One activity I regret not of The Warrior are unable to get service KanYe West Fan Club members. ence for helping her make it number one being able to participate in is National learning points because, according to Why was this concert “expected to be on the charts. She also showed her soul- Honor Society and there is a good reason those in charge of NHS, we donʼt work one of the most memorable outings of this ful side by singing a small part of Lauryn why I am not a part of it. on the paper after school. If anyone thinks yearʼs tour season,” according to XXL- Hillʼs Doo Wop (That thing). Though her In order to be a part of NHS there are that The Warrior gets put together over the mag.com. Well hereʼs the line-up: KanYe performance was short, Rihanna managed several requirements one must meet. A course of just one week, theyʼre wrong. West, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D., and Rihan- to make minor changes to her costume as student must have a 3.5 GPA, at least 50 There have been countless times when na. Three out of four of them won Gram- well as keep the audience entertained. service learning hours, no Ds or Fs on their staff members have come after school, on mies this year. Finally, the stage was set for the main At Saturdayʼs performance, the show attraction. The set had a big screen in the report card, and 75 service learning points. Saturdays, and on days of non-attendance The fact that service learning points are opened up with Chicagoʼs own Lupe Fi- middle as well as a platform and what for students to make sure that the paper asco. I, along with other fans, was disap- seemed to look like hills. There on the plat- involved in the application process is gets published. pointed that the show started with him. His form lay KanYe West in what looked like unfair. Service learning points should For being a general club member, one overall performance was good, but was a space suit. The voice of a female, Jane, be eliminated in the NHS application can earn 10 Service Learning points. only half an hour. He brought the crowd repeated “Wake up Mr. West” until West process. However, if youʼre an officer in a club to life with his big single Superstar. Lupe finally stood up. We later find out Jane is To start off, I have yet to hear of any you can earn more. Being a member of ended his performance with hit single Westʼs spaceship, which crashed on an un- other schools that include service learning Advanced Chorus earns you 50 Service Daydreamin. known planet. points as a requirement to join NHS. Also, Learning points. The second act was the alternative rock The sequence of songs goes along with most students have no idea what service If youʼve ever taken the time to look at band N*E*R*D. The crowd didnʼt re- the story of him being lost and trying to act the same way toward the group but it “come home again.” He kicks off the show learning points are until it is too late for the members of NHS, most of them are them to get credit for their involvement. definitely reacted. Since the group isnʼt as with Good Morning. As he was talking athletes, singers, or members of band or mainstream as the other three, it seemed to the man above, he made sure to men- Around mid to late April, students are orchestra. This is because these students like there were only a few songs the au- tion that he wonʼt “spazz out at award supposed to get a sheet that they must are awarded the most service learning dience recognized. The group jumped up shows” any more (during Jesus Walks). At get signed by the sponsors of the clubs or points. Any other student who wants to and down pumping up the audience creat- one point he paid a tribute to his mother, activities they were involved in. The sheet be a part of NHS has to join clubs left ing a different type of energy. Donda West, who passed away November must be turned in by a specific date or and right in order to have any chance of Along with N*E*R*D on stage were two 2007, with Hey Mama. credit wonʼt be given for the points earned. joining. people not expected to be there. The audi- Though this was a one-man show plus The problem is that most division teachers Including Service Learning points as a ence went nuts when they noticed the man Jane, KanYe was joined by Lupe Fiasco donʼt tell their students about the service requirement to join NHS is unfair to those in the middle of the stage “krumping” was later during the performance for his part of Chris Brown. Off to Brownʼs right was Touch the Sky. learning sheet because they themselves students who arenʼt athletes, or good at donʼt know what to do with it. Information Chicagoʼs own Common. We can only as- Though I didnʼt like the order of the line playing instruments. NHS should be open sume CB was there because of his beau Ri- up, the show was amazing. It left many about NHS is often put into the Daily to all students who have excelled at Lane. hanna. As for Common, he couldnʼt miss students raving about how great it was. Bulletin and announced over the intercom If this requirement remains NHS will Yeʼs show at home. If the show comes around again, Iʼd defi- during division. However, it is nearly continue to be short of deserving students, Aside from having two guests on stage, nitely recommend going. It was a concert impossible to hear any announcements and just as it is now. N*E*R*D took this opportunity to an- people will talk about all year. June 2008 News Page 19 New sports add to Lane’s athletic tradition Ultimate Frisbee Team looks to have serious fun the Frisbee Team are confident this By Alexander Conner only makes them stronger. “People are surprised to see a Frisbee, a past time enjoyed girl on the Frisbee Team,” Wagner by many Lane students, is often said, “and usually disregard me, played in front of the school. but thatʼs only an incentive to play However, very few students know harder and prove them wrong.” that this is actually practice for “Iʼm also on the football team,” the Ultimate Frisbee Team here Follick said. “I have weight at Lane, and they mean serious training every day after school, business. so a lot of times Iʼm either late or “Of course weʼre a serious team,” absent at the daily practices, but I said David Follick, Div. 920. “We always make up for it by practicing practice as much as any sports as hard as I can when I do show up, team, we better be recognized as and Iʼm always ready to practice one.” during my lunch period.” “The Frisbee Team is a lot of Even though the Frisbee Team fun,” said Ashley Wagner, Div. isnʼt that well known they seem to 026. “Everybody is nice and itʼs be more or less respected among overall just a good experience.” the other Lane athletes. “Yeah, the team is a serious one,” “We donʼt catch a lot of flak said Eric Horn, Div. 932, and a really; most guys on the other member of the Lane Frisbee team. sports teams are cool with us. Members of the Ultimate Frisbee Team pose before an after school practice on the front lawn. “But weʼre also pretty friendly, There was this one time we caught and have a lot of fun throwing the some flak from this one guy on the that says Frisbee is not a sport.” critical one. maybe, in the future the Ultimate Frisbee. We usually play suburban football team, but weʼre friends There is a huge trust factor “You just have to trust everyone,” Frisbee Team may in the future schools most kids at Lane wouldnʼt with him so it was mostly a joke.” amongst team members and Follick said. “The game is built become an official Lane athletic know about like Ida Crown, but Horn said. “I guess you could even towards opposing teams. around trust. If you canʼt trust your teams like Football, Basketball, weʼre supposed to play the other say the Frisbee Team is generally In Ultimate Frisbee there are no teammates or the other team then Soccer, or Baseball. Until then, referees, so players have to go by inner city schools like Lincoln accepted among the students who there is no game, so you just have they will continue to play and the judgment calls of their fellow Park and Whitney Young and know about it, and the ones who to relax and trust in the spirit of the practice as an independent and Payton later on.” donʼt, donʼt matter, so it doesnʼt players. There are no boundaries other than the goal, and a player sport.” unofficial Lane team. The Frisbee Team consists of a matter.” can only hold onto the Frisbee The Ultimate Frisbee Team may However, in spite of the obstacles group of diverse members ranging “Nah most other athletes are for ten seconds before having to not be the most popular or well the team faces, members say from Freshman to Seniors, boys to friendly or donʼt care about throw it again. If indeed there is known team at Lane, but that does they will play hard and continue girls, and even athletes from other Frisbee,” Follick said. “But every a foul out on the field, then the not discourage them in the least. working toward their goal of Lane teams. However, members of once in awhile you get the one guy play is usually reset unless it is a The team is still growing, and winning a city championship. Pole vaulting new to Lane Track this year Sport was previously deemed too dangerous to be allowed at CPS schools. There are seven pole vaulters on this yearʼs With the evident danger of the sport and “You have to stay calm,” said Wright. By Samantha Ramos team and they are coached by Ed Schaleck, the demanding work outs, one of the main “The bar and the plant box can be very who has coached pole vaulting in the past concerns is injury. intimidating.” Despite Lane Techʼs dominance in the world and works with the Chicago Park District. Roman recalls when she was climbing the “Once you mess up in the air itʼs just you of Track and Field, the Indians expanded With his experience coach Schaleck rope upside down, she slipped and the skin and the pole,” said Vivek Karot, Div. 037. the sport with the addition of pole vaulting knows that learning the pole vault is a huge on her pinky ripped off. “Thereʼs nothing stopping you from getting this spring. The event is still not allowed at challenge. Reyes was left with a bump on her head hurt.” CPS meets due to the lack of proper safety “It takes a lot of patience. It doesnʼt happen after performing a drill incorrectly. Along with the physical battle these equipment and Lane is one of only three over night. It takes time before they can go “We were in the adventure gym doing athletes face, the expense of the sport can CPS schools to offer pole vaulting, in the air,” said Schaleck. plant drills,” she said. “I planted the pole in also be taxing. Although the adversity facing the new team That time includes practices that usually the box while holding it wrong and the pole “Pole vaulting mats can cost anywhere is high, just competing is an accomplishment last about three hours. whacked me in the head.” from $15,000 to $20,000,” said Roof. in itself. “We are usually the last to leave [Lane],” The possibility of injury is one of the Although at times the odds may seem to “When I cleared [the bar] I just started said Bryan Wright, Div. 046. (Wright reasons track coach Kris Roof believes be against them, the team members still screaming,” said Natalie Reyes, Div. recently placed 5th at state sectionals, CPS discourages school from offering pole love the sport and agree on the sense of 914. “People were looking at me like I clearing the bar at a height of 8ʼ6”). vaulting because they do not want to be held accomplishment they feel when competing. was crazy, but they didnʼt understand the “The hardest part was getting into shape liable if anyone gets hurt. “The feeling in the air is amazing. Itʼs an meaning of my scream. [It was] a feeling of and gaining upper body strength,” said To avoid any serious injury, Schaleck adrenaline rush,” said Karot. accomplishment.” Reyes. takes extra precaution and does not allow “Itʼs kind of cool because weʼre making Reyes became the first female in Laneʼs “The training is the hardest thing. You any athletes to use the pole without his history,” said Wright. “[Weʼre] starting history to successfully clear the bar when have to lift your body in the air [holding] a supervision. something thatʼs going to be around for a she cleared a 5ʼ6” bar on her first attempt. thin pole that can break if you do it wrong,” Wright believes part of the challenge is long time.” said Anjelica Roman, Div. 914. mental toughness. June 2008 Sports Page 20 Girls’ soccer succeeds in comeback season improve our skills.” lar season,” said By Lauren Corso In order to improve their play Wasielewski. “I the team is making efforts to play donʼt want to say Lane Tech Girlsʼ Soccer went all year long. This is something we werenʼt playing from being dropped down a divi- that Wasielewski finds invaluable hard; maybe we just sion last year to making school and he plans on having his girls expected it wouldnʼt history this year, winning in the continuously play before and after be as difficult a Regional Championship this sea- the season in a winter league, game.” son for the first time ever. Lane club teams, and a summer league. With only four beat Lincoln Park 5-0 to secure These adjustments are being made seniors on the team, the title, and had hopes of continu- in the hopes of bringing Lane back this yearʼs squad had ing in state play in the Sectional to a high division and competing to face a lot of inex- Semifinals, but eventually lost to against top level teams. perience. St. Ignatius. “Ignatius was just on a com- “I think the weak- “I was not surprised. I knew pletely different level than us. ness of our team is we were a better team and I knew They beat us pretty badly,” said that we were pretty we could [win],” said head coach Wasielewski. “I think thatʼs par- young this year,” Wasielewski about the victory tially because they were more said Wasieleswski. over Lincoln Park. skilled, but I just think itʼs because “And we didnʼt have Under a new head coach the those girls play year round.” a lot of confidence Indians are taking big strides in Lane also had its eyes set on a because the previous improving their team and rising city championship this year; how- season hadnʼt gone Lane’s Varsity soccer players celebrate after winning the Regional Championship. back up to the top level of com- ever they lost in the semifinals very well.” petition. 1-3 to Northside Prep. The Indians The teamsʼ plan level of unity that our girls had. It The team hopes they can carry “We just wanted to improve on faced an early two goal deficit and to go farther in city and state play- was a really close team, and sec- that unity into next season, and last year,” said Wasielewski. “Last coach Wasielewski felt it was a bit offs fell short, but the coach and ond I think everyone really bought continue to improve with a stron- year we got relegated to the sec- of shock at Northsideʼs play that players believe that their team has in to being committed, which I ger, smarter, and more experi- ond tier and we wanted to get back affected the girlsʼ play. greatly improved from the years donʼt think was the case last year,” enced team to bring Lane back up to the top tier, and also we just “That was a tough loss because past. said Wasielewski. into the picture of girlsʼ soccer. wanted to improve as a team and we beat Northside in the regu- “Our strength is definitely the Track & Field dominates Student athletes work over-time Both Boys’ and Girls’ Teams win city; me away from being stressed,” said Some students do, however, see it By Natalie Reyes Fransual. “It calms me down; it keeps as taking time away from their school two athletes place at State. me away from all the drama of the work. young team. Mather is a Wake up at 6am, school from 8- high school life.” “[Sports] did affect my grades a By Lauren Corso senior heavy team with a lot 3pm, practice from 3-6pm, get home Sports also teach students skills little, but I was always able to balance of talent, and Morgan Park as around 7pm, shower and eat dinner in time management, discipline, and both pretty [well],” said Fransual. “It This year was the year for well,” said head coach Kris by 8pm, add a few more hours for responsibility. does take time away from your stud- Lane Tech Track and Field. Roof. “We were hoping to homework, fall asleep... all to wake “Being a full-time student athlete ies, but it is how much work you put Not only did both the Boysʼ win but we knew it would be up and start all over again. has helped me because it has taught in and how much you care about your and Girlsʼ teams win City close, and it was close.” Playing one sport and keeping up me to balance between school, friends grades.” Championships, the Indians While winning another with academics is hard enough, but and sports,” said Fransual. “It taught Sports also give students time to also made their presence City Championship in both being a student and a full-time athlete me to be more disciplined because I stay in shape for other sports or just known at State coming home Boysʼ and Girlsʼ Track was can be even harder. Itʼs rare to find a canʼt slack off at any time because my to keep busy. with a third place medal for a great accomplishment, the student who plays sports year round grades will lower; playing sports for “It keeps me doing something and senior Morgan Monroe, Div. Indians went one step further because of the stress and commitment me was kind of a motivation to study keeps me from getting into trouble,” 880 and a fifth place title for this year, placing two athletes it requires, but here at Lane there are harder to stay on the teams.” said Holod. junior Christopher Kyles. in the top five at State. a few. Although being a full-time student- Most sports require a 2.0 GPA to The Girlsʼ team won their On the Boysʼ side Being a full-time student athlete athlete can be fun at times, it can also stay on the team. fifth straight City title this Christopher Kyles placed is something not many students can be very difficult. Not only can it hurt “My coaches always say its aca- year when they beat Whitney fifth in the 100 m dash with handle because of how demanding students academically but also hurt demics first,” said Fransual. Young(111) with a total score a time of 10.96. His placing and time consuming it can be. Not their bodies, social lives, and their “Grades come first in our coachʼs of 159.5. It was a neck and at State marks him as the first knowing if they will get even four relationships with family. eyes,” said Holod. “Thatʼs why it is neck battle from the start with individual from Lane to score hours of sleep, what time they will “On Thanksgiving, Christmas, and not easy practicing everyday while Young leading in 4x800 m state points since 1995. be home, or how long theyʼll be Spring Breaks itʼs hard to go out of maintaining a solid GPA, but in the relay, 3200 m run, 800 m The Girlsʼ Team would not doing homework can take a toll on town because I always have tourna- end itʼs worth it.” run, 400 m dash, and 1600 m be shown up, also making a students. ments over breaks,” said Bose. Bose has a 4.1 GPA with two AP run. However, Lane finished run at State and bringing home Jordan Holod, Div. 924, plays three It also takes time away from sleep classes, four honors, and one regular. a close second in two of those a third place title. Morgan varsity sports: volleyball, basketball, and homework. Fransual has a 3.0 GPA with one AP, events and placed first in the Monroe finished third in the and lacrosse. “I spend about 2-3 hours on one honors, and five regular classes. 100 m high hurdles, 100 m 300 m hurdles with a time of “Sometime itʼs stressful knowing homework a night and get about 6-7 Both maintain GPAs well above what dash, and 300 m hurdles with 43.68 seconds. some days you have more homework hours of sleep a night,” said Bose. they need to stay on their teams. their talented athletes Morgan Monroe has become one of than other days and itʼs going to be “Sometimes I wish I had more free “I keep good grades because of the Monroe and Idia Omiagate. the more decorated athletes at a late night,” said Holod. “But you time to do other things than school coachesʼ expectations and because if The Boys lived up to Lane, capping off her career just get used to it and plan to use any work and sports, but thatʼs why we I donʼt keep certain grades then my expectations as well winning by becoming the third female spare time you have on homework.” have weekends.” parents will take me off sports teams the City Championship for the ever at Lane to individually Erik Bose, Div 903. runs cross “I spend about 1-2 hours on home- that I enjoy being on,” said Bose. third year in a row finishing place at State. country and plays basketball and work a night and get about 4-6 hours Itʼs the love for sports in general that ahead of Mather (109) with 124 “It feel wonderful,” said water-polo. He sees being a full-time of sleep,” said Fransual. make all the long practices, games on total points. They stepped up in Monroe. “Iʼve worked so student athlete as a way to relieve One of the advantages of being so weekends and staying up late worth key events winning the 4x100, hard since my freshman year stress. involved in sports is that it leaves the stressful nights. High school is 4x200, and 4x800 relays as to just make it to finals. Even “Iʼm always stressed out, but sports little time to waste on laziness. just the beginning of it for Fransual. well as the 1600 m run. though it isnʼt first, it still do not make it worse. If anything, I “If I had nothing to do after school He plans on playing basketball and Although Lane has become feels amazing.” channel my stress into my sports and I would lay around, maybe play some soccer at the collegiate level next a power house in Track As it stands now Lane it motivates me more,” said Bose. video games and eventually never year. Bose plans to continue all his and Field, the win was not looks stronger than ever in Rodolfo Fransual, Div 855, plays study. I feel that the time I didnʼt use sports next year and Holod wants to completely expected. the sport of Track and Field, four sports: basketball, soccer, foot- at sports would be used for something play for either a division three (D3) “We wanted to defend our and the Indians show no signs ball, and volleyball. else like watching TV or skateboard- basketball team or a club team in title but we have a pretty of slowing down. “Playing sports is what takes ing,” said Bose. college.