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Senior Advice 2017 Eagles Are Preparing For Take Off by Alyssa Brennan ~Staff Reporter As this school year comes to an Eagle Award, Caroline Duckworth. and senior class officers to make sure this end, many seniors are preparing them- Seniors and their families and is a spectacular event,” said O’Brokta. selves for their future, the real world, and friends will attend the graduation ceremo- Graduation is a time when ev- of course, graduation. Graduation will ny, and there isn't a maximum number of eryone can have fun and feel accom- be held on Thursday, May 25th, 2017, guest that can attend. There are only two plished with what they have done to get 7:00 p.m. at the Jiffy Lube Live Pavil- things that the seniors have to worry about to that point. But, what the guests that ion. Before this day can come, there is in means of preparing for graduation: watch graduation don’t know is that it's a lot of work to be put into it by our ad- which is that they arrive at the Jiffy Lube a lot more complicated than it looks. We ministrators, principals, and seniors. Live pavilion at 5:30 p.m. and be ready see a line of seniors walking across the Amanda Maskell “Initially, we as administrators have to walk by 6:00 p.m. sharp. That means stage and getting their diplomas handed to make sure that the students have they have to be wearing their caps, gowns, to them, while everyone else that planned “I would say to get involved with their caps, gowns, and tassels. We also tassels, the whole nine yards. There is one the ceremony sees all the hard work and activities and just do more. There are a lot have to plan out what chords they are major stipulation to this though, and that is time put into it. Mrs. O’Brokta believes of things that you can do in high school going to get,” said Mrs. O’Brokta. the fact that you must attend a mandatory that the most stressful thing about plan- that involve sports and clubs, and I think The day of graduation seniors graduation practice on May 24th, at 7:30 ning graduation is “making sure that we everyone should experience that.” receive colored cords based on their GPA a.m. If any senior does not attend the gradu- hit all of the little details because there are (Grade Point Average). “The colors are dis- ation practice, they will not walk across the so many things to address. Many times, tributed based on whether or not they have a stage to get their diplomas the next day. So small details are overlooked and those highest distinction, high distinction, or just as a note to all seniors, go to the practice; are the most important things to remem- distinction with their GPA,” said O’Brokta. you all have worked too hard to get where ber because they are what make each and They also have to plan out where you are, so don’t miss this experience. You every graduation unique in its own way.” everyone is going to sit, if there are any have been preparing for this moment for “Even though there is a lot of planning, businesses that would like to spon- the last four years of what are considered it’s great to see the seniors and everyone sor the graduation, finding and prepar- the best years of your life. Wouldn’t it be get excited about moving on to the next ing speakers, and of course organizing great to finish those years with something step in their lives,” said Mrs. O’Brokta. the event with Jiffy Lube Live to make dedicated to you and all your hard work? In the end, everything will be sure all the plans are set and in place. “This year is actually my first year planning worth it. This day will live in your mem- Casey Edmonson The speakers for graduation consist graduation, and I have to say that there is ories for as long as you will live because “Don’t goof off. It might sound pretty of the Senior Class President, Jen- a learning curve. My favorite part of plan- it is a symbol of your accomplishments. obvious, but the next few years will fly by nie Smith, the SCA President, Aman- ning graduation would have to be collab- We love you and will miss you, seniors! and you will be wishing you would have da Newville, and the winner of the orating with the administrators, principals, tried harder because now that you goofed off, you won’t get accepted into the college that you want. Work hard, get good grades, Seniors Make a Memorable Impact on School by Philip James and when it’s your time to go to college, The end of the year at Liber- under their wings, and the main reason for ~Sports Editor you will be able to get into the college that ty High School is the best time for most that is because they teach them. One day we you want.” students, they have accomplished a These seniors have no limits of where they can be just like them, taking this school by lot. Students have made great memo- can make the greatest senior memories. storm and being leaders to any underclass- ries not just with their fellow graduates, “My favorite memory is of actu- men that may feel like they do not fit in. but with ninth, tenth, eleventh graders, ally two seniors, and that is when Joseph “I have a lot of great memories and even their teachers. These seniors Glass threw the football to Michael Tap- about our Patriot Press Editor-in-Chief have touched all the hearts and souls of scott to win the Bird Bowl this past year. Amanda Bacon, one being when we all these underclassmen and teachers. It made the entire team get hyped up, it were at the VHSL (Virginia High School “I work with Kaitlin Vannatter, and it really made the night and the whole sea- League) awards. Amanda was so over- is really fun when we get to hang out at son great.” said freshman Joshua James. whelmed that she almost fell on the ground work. There was this one time, when “My greatest memory is on the when we won first place. My other mem- we just made ice cream and the choco- first day of ag class, and Joshua Boggs ory is when I watched her develop a two late ice cream was really soft. And she walked up to me and took me under his page center spread on nothing but makeup. Brooke Leonard accidentally dropped it and it went all wing. It was really great for him to do It was so impressive and I honestly don’t “Many people are going to come and go, over the entire room. It was really fun- something like that because sometimes se- think it could have been done by anyone your heart may break, and you may think ny,” said junior Mackenzie Mitchell. niors can be jerks about hanging out with else,” said publications advisor Ms. Miller. life is tough to handle, but you will make it. You can encounter a good memory lower classmen, but he was totally cool The seniors have not only had a great im- At the end of it all, you will find the person anywhere. Whether it is at school, or work, about it!” said sophomore Gage Henry. pact on the students, but also the teachers. you are meant to be.” we can be anywhere to encounter a fun time. Seniors have been taking underclassmen 2 Features May 2017 Saying Goodbye to a Wonderful Sophomores Gain Editor-In-Chief Interviewing Skills by Kristina Rigsby by Kristina Rigsby, Jaslynn Thomas, Edwin Campos, and Zachary Senior Amanda Bacon ~Entertainment Editor took journalism for the first Learnard has taken journalism since her published in the school’s news- time, but she definitely found ~Patriot Press Reporters freshman year, totaling a number paper. However, working coop- her voice as she worked on im- On March 10, 2017, tions under pressure. Overall, I of five whole classes. Now hold- eratively with others is a must. proving her journalistic writing. community employers, school think it went pretty well,” said ing the title of Editor in Chief, This can sometimes be difficult. As Editor in Chief, she was an board members, county office sophomore Cameron Tannehill. Bacon has soared in her journal- “Working with every- effective leader in addition to be- employees, and LHS admin- Many students were very ism career and leadership skills. one was really hard at first be- ing a more confident interview- istration conducted “mock in- nervous about the interview, as “I decided to take jour- cause I was really shy. I would er and editor,” said Ms. Miller. terviews” for all sophomores most of them had never even been nalism my freshman year, be- not really voice my opinion, so Many ideas that are currently enrolled in an English in an interview setting before. “I cause in eighth grade, there was that was difficult,” said Bacon. now in place have come from class. Sophomores received inter- was a lot less nervous after it. It a new journalism course at Cedar However, as the class Bacon. This year’s issues have viewing tips and completed a re- was definitely a lot easier than I Lee, the middle school I attend- continues, skills are learned and included new items, such as a port on a career option. The goal thought it was going to be. It went ed. I didn’t get put in the home ec better staff workmanship is usu- beauty center spread centered of this event was to provide stu- pretty good. I learned that any classes so they stuck me in there. ally accomplished. Not all staff solely on makeup, which is one dents with real-world experience type of work that I do counts as I was actually not too fond of the members who take journalism 1 of Bacon’s interests. She has and interviewing experience. job experience and to try and class and told myself I would will choose to continue their jour- written many fantastic beauty “I thought the interviews went answer any questions as truth- never take another journalism nalism career. However, Amanda reviews, and Food Wars, along very well. We were able to get so fully as possible,” said soph- class. I decided to give it another chose to not only continue, but with many other amazing articles. many people to interview from omore Brandon Smallwood. shot in high school and decided exceed her journalism career. Anyone who has worked outside of Liberty. The sopho- The school was even to take the course,” said Bacon. “I took journalism a to- with Amanda and is currently mores all did a great job and repre- honored to have Superin- Bacon took her first tal of five times because after the working with her thanks her pro- sented our school very well,” said tendent Dr. David Jeck join journalism class at Liberty in first time, I really got the hang fusely for all her commitment assistant principal Ms. Milburn. them on the day of the in- the spring of 2014. Her first -ar of it and got control of myself. to the Patriot Press. Through- From 7:45 a.m. until terviews as an interviewer. ticles were about FFA, Virginia I was not as shy, so interview- out her years here at Liberty, 2:30 p.m., sophomore interviews “I was encouraged by how well Readers’ Choice, and baseball. ing and participating in class she has truly contributed fab- took place in the library, guidance prepared and engaging the stu- “FFA was my favorite was much less difficult. I real- ulous ideas and emitted great offices, and administrative- offic dents were,” said Dr. Jeck. article to write about because I ly love to write and I absolutely amounts of strength, leadership, es. Different professionals from The goal of this ex- knew the teachers here in the de- love journalism,” said Bacon. and perseverance. Amanda’s all over the county, as well as pro- perience was to provide stu- partment already, so getting out of Publications adviser bubbly personality will surely fessionals in the LHS building. dents with interview experience my shell was easy,” said Bacon. Ms. Miller has been Amanda’s be missed in not only journal- “My interviewer was Superin- to prepare them for future job In Liberty’s journalism teacher for all five classes, and ism classes, but anyone who has tendent Dr. Jeck and he asked opportunities. In these inter- class, students are assigned arti- worked with Amanda thoroughly. come in contact with her. Thank me what kind of leader I was views, it was hoped that students cles and groups of people to inter- “Amanda started out you for all your service, Aman- and where I thought my life would not only gain this expe- view to write up an article to be kind of shy and quiet when she da! You have done a great job. was going to go. I gained a lot rience but learn tips and advice of experience answering ques- to help them in ther near future. Liberty Loves to Give Back by Philip James, Dylan Huggins, Alyssa Brennan, Dayaveon Green Liberty High is always ~Patriot Press Reporters ers would tell the people that I am giving back to the communi- the food is given to the person in raising awareness for disabled ty. Liberty students and staff charge of a group called “Feed children and teens,” said Meyer. give back in many ways possi- My Sheep” so that it be can be Officer Meyer is always looking ble, whether it is with canned distributed to those in need,” for people to help with with this food drives, giving out feminine said junior Gillian Tocheny. program. He needs people to The Patriot Press The Spring 2017 products, or even helping with A major program that is cheer and help with the events. The Patriot Press is a student produced Patriot Press Staff Special Olympics. Liberty is al- growing more popular by the day Liberty High School’s newspaper published monthly during ways searching for a new angle. is the Special Olympics. Spe- Women in History class is cur- every school year. Every issue contains The canned food drive cial Olympics are held to raise rently running a feminine prod- student written articles, and is designed by Amanda Bacon- Editor-in-Chief is a huge thing happening here awareness for disabled children. ucts drive for women in our local students. Our mission is to publish news, Kristina Rigsby- at Liberty. The canned foods are “I have been doing Spe- homeless shelter. From March information, and opinion articles for the Entertainment Editor school and for our community. Philip James- Sports Editor quickly piling up and students cial Olympics since 20th to the 31st, there was a friend- Claire Fetgatter- Viewpoint Editor are eager to join in on all the giv- 1986,” said Officer Meyer. ly competition going on at Liber- Letter to the Savannah Johnson- Staff Reporter ing. Liberty always has its fine This program is specif- ty. Each class brought in feminine Julia Hoffman- Staff Reporter ically performed by the law en- Editor Policy Dylan Huggins- Staff Reporter share of achievements and the products to donate to the wom- Samantha Wiener- Staff Reporter Letters to the editor are welcomed and NHS canned food drive is one forcement officers that take time en in the local homeless shelter Skylar Barrett- Staff Reporter will be published as space allows. Letters of them. NHS, or the National out of their lives to make the lives that can not afford the products. Dayaveon Green- Staff Reporter must be signed, although the staff may Edwin Campos- Staff Reporter Honor Society, is all about giv- of these disabled children better. “Not that long ago, I was read- withhold the name on request. The paper “There are many different types Zachary Learnard- Staff Reporter ing back to the community. The ing a book that mentioned that reserves the right to edit letters for clarity. Jaslynn Thomas- Staff Reporter food drive is all about receiving of events that take place in the feminine products were the least All letters are subject to laws governing Sarah Pender- Staff Reporter canned food to give to those who Special Olympics. One is the donated product to homeless obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption Alyssa Brennan- Staff Reporter in need and who are struggling. ‘Cop on Top’ During that event, shelters. I never knew that wom- of the school process, as are all contents Ms. Lisa Beth Miller: Advisor of the school paper. Opinions in letters NHS is known for going all out I went on top of a Wal-Mart for en struggled to get those prod- are not necessarily those of the staff, nor for creating big projects for Lib- five days straight.I didn’t come ucts. When I go to the store I just should any other opinion expressed in erty and the canned food drive down once! When kids would buy them without even thinking public forum be construed as the opinions is actually their biggest one yet. walk up to the store, I would about it,” said Mrs. Majerowicz. or policy of the administration, unless so “I’m stoked to be apart of the throw down candy to them and I Let us keep making a differ- attributed. food drive. I organized the drive would have helpers down on the ence in our community to- and I help bring the food where ground to talk to them and ex- gether not only as citizens, but it needs to be brought. Most of plain what I was doing. My help- s t u d e n t s a n d s t a ff o f L i b e r t y . 3 May 2017 Features May 2017 Moving On to the Military Senioritis in Full by Claire Fetgatter ~Viewpoint Editor It is almost the end of not really that interested in col- military, so I decided to join be- Effect For Some by Dayaveon Green the school year, and that means lege, so that definitely cements cause of the challenge. Another the seniors at Liberty High my decision to join the Army.” part of being in the Marines that ~Staff Reporter School are cementing their In the military, there was a part in my decision was the It is about that time of myself I am going to do and plans for their future once the are many different programs concept of brotherhood between year where class of ‘17 is about sometimes it pushes me away school year ends. While some that will send our seniors on fellow soldiers. I would love to walk the stage for graduation! from thinking about my grades,” are planning to go straight on the path to a career once they to be a working part in a team A affliction characterized by an said senior Amanda Bacon. to college or the workforce, a are out of the military. Enlist- that helps to protect our nation.” increase in motivation in school “Senioritis has affected large amount of our seniors are ing in the military can also im- “The military offers is senioritis. Senioritis is some- me tremendously because I just planning on joining the military. prove the chances for working much of what the big companies thing that most seniors have since want to give up and graduate There are a lot of dif- in divisions of the government. do in terms of on-the-job training it is their last year in high school. already. Not going to lie, I first ferent reasons for students de- Some of our seniors are plan- opportunities. The best positive Many teens slack off experienced senioritis during my ciding to join the military and ning on enlisting for that reason. that the military offers is financial during their senior year because last semester of junior year. Se- even the specific branch they “I want to join the Air Force af- security. While in basic training of how they have fewer classes nioritis has pushed me to achiev- want to join. Sometimes, it is a ter high school because they and while new to the military, sol- and they think that their last year ing my goals and it made me sense of tradition because some have a good radiology pro- diers will receive training for a ca- will just fly by quickly. They may decide what college I wanted to of our seniors’ family mem- gram,” said senior Dylan Boyce. reer, food, clothing, housing, and view senior year as a joke but attend in the fall. A way I prevent bers have been in the military. “Thanks to the Radiolo- a paycheck. Many soldiers will really it is the last step before this symptom from happening is “I have wanted to enlist in the gy program, I will have a definite save up their paychecks as they they are set free and to accept I try to start off first block with Air Force ever since I was a little plan for what I am going to do af- can rely almost completely on the challenges of college cours- staying on task, doing my work kid,” said senior Patrick Ewell. ter I am done with the Air Force.” the military paying for all of their es underway. Keeping seniors that way it keeps me mentally “My cousin was in the “I am planning on join- basic needs. Benefits like health- engaged in their curricular and prepared to get my work done, es- Air Force and my grandpa was ing the U.S. Army Reserve,” care are also covered,” said Direc- extracurricular activities is such pecially when listening to music in the Navy, so the option of go- said senior Victor Martinez. tor of Counseling Mr. McCaslin. a hard task. This general feeling doing independent work,” said ing into the military was always “What I really want to There are many differ- of apathy and nonchalance is senior Bianca Chavez-Villegas. there for me. It will also be nice do is work in cybersecurity for ent reasons to join the military: towards the school work that is “Senioritis has effected to carry on the tradition we have the government, so I think be- wanting to serve your country, developed after years and years me in a more positive way be- kind of started up in my family.” ing in the Reserve will help me the stability of a military pension, of class and it hits seniors really cause getting closer to the end “I am plan- to make connections that could the chance to make your family hard around this time. It stymies of the year is pushing me to do ning on joining the Army,” help me get a job after I get out proud, programs of study through and that in the end tends to slack everything I need to get done. I said senior Cordell Smith. of the Reserve and go to college.” military programs, etc. For these the seniors off of their game. experienced it at the beginning “My family has a very For some, the mil- seniors, it is the future that reso- When senioritis hits, that basical- of the second half of the school strong tradition rooted in mil- itary offers a chance for a nates the most with them. When ly means it is time to step up your year when I started government itary service. My brother, dad, real challenge and friend- it comes to jobs that people can “A” game! The effect is an effort because of the whole term paper grandpa, and great-grandpa, and ships that will stay with them. have, there are many that make into working towards your ability thing, It has pushed me to achieve many men from generations be- “I am going to enlist in the world better but quite few that to do good and to pursue your goals what I want to be successful in fore him have all been in the the Marines,” said seniot Justin help to make it safe. From what we of going to the college you want. future wise, for example getting military, and that is just my dad’s Boyle. “I have heard that their have seen of these seniors here at The only cure for this my cosmetology license in May. side of the family. I feel proud to bootcamps are more tough com- Liberty, it seems like these young is graduation. For teachers, they What I do to prevent it is just do continue this legacy. I also am pared to the other branches of the men will do an amazing job. should ensure students to remain all of my work on time and to excited so they would want to work out to get my mind off of guide themselves down the right things,” said senior Lauren Sams. LHS Alumni Inducted Into New path in their last year of high “Everyone always tells school. Challenging and push- you that your senior year will fly Hall Of Fame ing the students should make the by and then they tell you how by Amanda Bacon, Savannah Johnson, and Julia Hoffman seniors open their eyes as far as you will not want to do any of ~Patriot Press Reporters picking what college they want the work because of senori- Liberty High School Grant was asked to speak to all Track Team- State Champions, to attend, or what school they tis. Senoritis did not really kick hosted their first annual Hall of of our former Liberty athletes. Mr. Wes Hawkins, Dr. James should go to to determine what in for me until really a little bit Fame Dinner for the athletics Mr. Grant, had his time Ramser, and Mr. Greg Carter. they want to be in the future. after spring break. I am almost department, on March 11, 2017. to shine from 6:30 p.m. until 6:40 The one of the inductees of the “Senioritis has its mo- done with school and it does not Everyone that attended, the Hall p.m. Having him come and speak night was, girls’ basketball coach, ments, some days it’s worse than seem real, and all of the work of Fame dinner attendees had to to everyone was something that Mr. Greg Carter. Mr. Carter has others. I have first experienced that I am getting is a lot, so it buy tickets which cost them 35 the former athletes and every- been a basketball coach for 22 it after Thanksgiving Break. has been pretty hard for me to dollars the turnout of the event one else that participated in this years and has enjoyed every sin- Something I do to prevent se- get focused right now with my went very well, over 100 peo- enjoyed alot, and Liberty hopes gle minute of it. “When I found nioritis from happening to me school work because senioritis ple attended. The profits for to carry out this tradition for out I found out that I was be- is to stay in the “zone” more, has totally been kicking my butt,” the event are being used for our years to come. The dinner was ing inducted I was super excit- actually doing the things I tell said senior Casey Edmonson. Liberty Athletics Department. held from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. ed and it was nice,” said Carter. The event was held The Hall of Fame induction was “One thing that I en- in the cafeteria here at Liberty held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m joy about coaching is I end up from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. where three of Liberty’s ath- teaching them more than just how To start off the night, a meet letic coaches were inducted. to play basketball,” said Carter. and greet was held from 5:30 The coaches that were Another inductee, was p.m. to 6:15 p.m. followed with inducted received a plaque, the 1998 Girls Track Team, Mr. a warm welcome from Liberty’s and Liberty themselves are Danny Thompson was one of principal himself Mr. Sam Cox. making a “Hall of Fame” the Assistant Coaches the year Following Mr. Cox’s speech wall near the concessions that they were the state champi- was a keynote speaker, Wash- sometime in the near future. ons. “The girls that year worked ington Redskins, two time Su- The first class of people that very hard and were extreme- per Bowl Champion, Mr. Darryl were inducted was the 1998 Girls ly talented,” said Thompson. 4 Entertainment May 2017 Jackman Gives His Last Turn As Porter Robinson Puts Wolverine In “Logan” the “Emotion” in EDM by Philip James by Zachary Learnard ~Sports Editor ~Staff Reporter This year, one of the ry focused mainly on Logan, and best superheroes in comic book his adventure across the coun- Porter Robinson is a ris- was uploaded to YouTube, and is history got his third solo film, try for this special mission. Not ing music artist here in America named, “Get Brain”, which was “Logan”. This has to be one of only is it dramatic, but it is also and around the world right now. released in 2009. It wasn’t until the most emotional, most vio- very thrilling. If you watch it, you Last year in November, he col- 2010, when he released his first lent, and most jaw dropping su- are on the edge of your seat for labed with a French DJ, Madeon, single called “Say My Name”, perhero movies I have ever seen. Hugh Jackman always made it the entire movie. The writing in to create his most recent song, that he gained an audience. He First off, this movie did better with his acting. This time general is just plain genius, This “Shelter”. One thing that Por- then released “Spitfire”, his first not even seem like a superhero it was not a bad movie, at all, but great script lead to a great movie. ter definitely takes time on is his album, in 2011, under a one-EP movie, although I do not think it Jackman’s performance definitely The directing is game music. Porter Robinson has now deal with Skrillex’s OWSLA la- was supposed to in the first place. stood out. Other performances are changing. “Logan” is helmed become a common name on the bel. Throughout the two follow- It focuses on Logan (Hugh Jack- from Patrick Stewart as Professor by director James Mangold. ing years, Porter began to make man), Professor Charles Xavi- Charles Xavier. He plays a very He directed the last wolverine friendships with various other art- er (Patrick Stewart), and Laura aged version of the character, suf- film, “The Wolverine”. That ists, the strongest one being with (Dafne Keen). The movie takes fering from Alzheimer's disease. movie was nothing compared DJ Mat Zo. They both collaborat- place in 2029, years after the rest It is also his last performance as to the work he did on “Logan”. ed and released “Language”, in of the X - Men movies take place. Charles Xavier, which was also Every decision he made 2012. It wasn’t until 2014 when It really just starts out how lonely very emotional for me and any- was perfect and true to the char- Porter released his debut album, Logan is and how all of his friends one else who watched the series acter that Wolverine is. He made “Worlds”. This is among one of have gone away. He is left to take from the beginning. Patrick Stew- sure nothing was to flashy, the his most famous, and even three care of Charles as he is suffering art gave a very solid performance screen was not packed with char- years later, is still extremely from Alzheimer's Disease, until a that made your heart break. acters. He even made sure that it popular. The album features his young mutant comes along that The third and final main was totally separate, that it had most famous songs, “Goodbye have the same abilities as Logan. character was Laura played by basically no connection at all to internet, and is becoming more to a World”, “Sad Machine”, So, they race across the country Dafne Keen. It is Dafne Keen’s the other “X-Men” films. He re- popular as we speak. Most EDM and “Divinity”. These songs are for a special mission, while es- first acting job and she absolutely ally made us feel the emotion and artists make their music extreme- what some believe to, the songs caping evil men chasing the girl. nails it. I can imagine how hard the pain that this character, who ly wild and out there. In contrast, that define Porter as an artist. Personally, I thought it must be the find a child actor had been able to heal anything Porter makes his music very mel- One of Porter’s most this movie was fantastic.The act- to play this very important role, for hundreds of years, is going low, and heartfelt, and sometimes, famous songs, “Goodbye to a ing, the story, and the directing but she plays it magnificently. through. He made sure that Hugh very uplifting, or very sad. Also, World”, is a great example of was all masterfully put and just Even though she does not speak Jackman got a proper sendoff as Porter has created his own style what makes him a great artist. plain phenomenal. Everything in for the majority of the movie, one of the greatest performances of music that is unique to him, so The beat to the song starts very this movie either made my eyes she does so much more with her of a superhero, pretty much ever. if you hear a certain EDM song calm and gradually builds up ten- water or my mouth smile. Lo- body language, and facial expres- James Mangold not only deserves come on, you’ll be able to tell if sion. And finally when the beat gan was an absolute masterpiece. sions. And in my opinion, that is praise for this film, but maybe even it’s his if you pay close attention. drops, you are in for a ride! But The acting by pretty much every what makes a great actor/actress. an Oscar nomination is in order. Porter has created mu- the lyrics to the song are what actor is great, especially Hugh The story itself is also This movie is such a sic over a variety of electronic drive the emotional factor home. Jackman. He has been playing magnificent. It is not based off milestone for the “X-Men” fran- genres, including dubstep, elec- The lyrics are so powerful and this character since 2000, when any comic book storyline, it does chise. It was the perfect sendoff tro house, and electropop, just really pull at the heartstrings. I he was Wolverine in “X-Men”. not have too many mutants or for the great Hugh Jackman, and to name a few. But one thing remember actually showing this However, this year he has taken too many characters in gener- Patrick Stewart. It is hard to be- that is most unique about his song to one of my friends, and the character of Logan/Wolver- al. It is very down to earth, and lieve that this is the end for these music is the type of emotion he near the end, she actually began to ine/James Howlett to an entirely definitely a Wolverine solo film. two characters, but there has to tries to bring out of the listen- cry! This goes to show that Porter new level. He has taken all this It did not really have a lot going be an end to everything. I am just er. Most EDM artists call upon Robinson is one amazing artist. emotion, training, and years into on, and that was on purpose. A glad that the movie was “Logan”. many singers to recite the lyrics One thing that the world this performance, his last perfor- lot of things going on can be very for him, but he rather prefers to wasn’t prepared for was “Shel- mance. “X-Men” fans over the distracting, which can really turn use voice synthesizers. I think ter”. The beauty of this song years have loved Hugh Jackman audience members off from the this actually adds to the effect is almost indescribable. Por- as Wolverine. Even when a bad movie. But the director, James of the music, and furthermore, ter was so clever in developing “X-Men” movie came along, Mangold, made sure that the sto- making it sound much better. the chordal structure, the mel- Porter was born on July ody, and the lyrics. This song 15, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia. can’t be described on paper, Have you ordered a He is currently 24 years old and you need to listen to it yourself. lives in Chapel Hill, North Car- Porter Robinson is an 2017 yearbook? There olina. Inspired by the beats of a absolutely amazing artist. Many famous dancing arcade-game of his fans are hoping for the day called “Dance Dance Revolu- that he’ll reach full fame, and gain are only a few left! tion”, he began teaching him- fans all around the world. Until self how to create EDM beats then, he will continue to make us We will sell out! and rhythms, and began produc- dance and weep at our stereos. ing music as soon as he was 13. See Ms. Miller in 264 to The first song that Porter created reserve a copy! 5 Entertainment May 2017 “Horizon Zero Dawn” Captures There’s No Musical Gamers’ Attention Like Our Version of by Edwin Campos ~Staff Reporter “The Wizard of Oz” “Horizon Zero Dawn” is by Claire Fetgatter an open world, action role-play- ~Viewpoint Editor ing game with so many fun things This year, Liberty High and colorful, and so were all to do. The game takes place 1000 School’s drama department de- the Munchkins. Another cos- years later, in a strange new era cided to perform “The Wizard tume that reflected the oppo- with robotic creatures similar to of Oz” for their spring musical. site nature of Glinda’s pretty dinosaurs and creatures from the From the experience I had watch- gown was the Wicked Witch of ice age. They aren’t really that ing them on Saturday, I could the West’s costume. I did like hard to kill if you have a strategy, easily tell that the performers the inventiveness of the mask but mostly all the creatures are a were talented and the tech crew they tried to blend with her face bit challenging to new players. had everything down to a science. to make her look more scary. There’s a lot of robotic bosses in At the very beginning of When it came to the the game around the lands but only the show when Dorothy is still in Scarecrow, I think that Justice some certain creatures are in cer- Kansas, I could see all the effort Plymale did a great job. Jonathan The graphics of “Hori- going to Gamestop and buying tain areas. Some of the bosses that the costuming and set designing Felder really surprised me with zon Zero Dawn” are very well the game. Players even stream you’ll be fighting are sabertooth people put into making Kansas his singing skills. Christian Maya made. When you look up at the this game just for others to watch robotic creatures, a big robotic seem as dreary as possible. Al- nailed the voice of the Cowardly sky, it looks like as if it were real and enjoy. This program is called spider, and a Thunderjaw, which most all the characters’ costumes Lion from the original movie ver- life. The clouds, the sun, and the Twitch livestream. Twitch can be is a robotic Tyrannosaurus rex. were black and white and the set sion of “The Wizard of Oz” and blue sky look all realistic. The used on Xbox, Playstation, or pc. The soundtrack of for Dorothy’s house was paint- was able to be just as funny, too. trees, grass, and bushes are like You can watch streamers on any “Horizon Zero Dawn” sounds ed in shades of beige and other Closer to the end of the musical, orange and green all together. device like a iphone, ipod, ipad, very catchy because it feels like melancholy colors. As for the ac- I could really see the effort they The game has a lot of color to it, even on your own gaming con- you’re back in time when the tors, I really liked how the three put into the sets of the Emerald such as orange, red, white, and sole. Pick a game that you want dinosaurs ruled the earth except farmhands kept saying things that City and the Wicked Witch's pal- many more. This game has only to watch people play and then it’ll what’s different about it is that were foreshadowing for the roles ace. I also enjoyed the jitterbug access to Playstation console drop you a bunch of streamers that there’s people in the game. When those actors would take on later. I scene. When it came time for the only. It is disappointing to sever- are on streaming at that exact time. you hear the theme song, it feels also thought that Angie Kim did a Wizard of Oz to fly back to Kan- al players on Xbox because it is Final Fantasy XV is like you’re actually in a differ- wonderful stereotypical old lady sas, I feel like they did a good not available for the Xbox one. similar to “Horizon Zero Dawn” ent world than ours. Whenever voice while playing Auntie Em. job showing him flying away Everything about this because the genre is an action you get ready for a battle, a song When the time came without it actually happening. game is fun. There’s no other way open world role-playing game similar to the original one will for Dorothy to sing “Some- All in all, this school's to describe the game; in other with strange creatures around come up but this time it will have where Over the Rainbow,” I was production of “The Wizard of Oz” words you can say that when you the lands. Games like “Horizon more instruments playing tell- awestruck. Jessica Singley has was amazing. It was quite obvi- play and venture into the wilder- Zero Dawn” are really fun to ing you that you’re about to be a very nice singing voice and ous that all the actors, ensemble, ness, you are free. “Horizon Zero play and I really recommend it. attacked. Every part in the story she was able to portray emo- and tech crew put a lot of work to Dawn” is one of the top best rat- has its own soundtrack like get- tion while singing the melan- make the experience as pleasant ed games in sony. When the game ting ready for battle, a sad emo- choly daydream that is that song. as possible. I can't wait to see what was released back in February tional scene, or a heroic scene. All the sets were bright this year, players were already future projects they have in store.

Amanda Bacon Christian Maya Casey Edmonson Kaleigh Tunnell 1. Gnash ft. Olivia 1. The Frontbottoms- 1. Chainsmokers- “Closer” 1. Dustin Lynch- “Small O’Brien- “I Hate U, I “Laugh Till I Cry” 2. Drake- “Passionfruit” Town Boy” Love U” 2. Red Hot Chili Peppers- 3. The Weeknd- “I Feel It 2. Cole Swindell- “Mak- 2. Lady Gaga- “Million “Snow” Coming” ing My Way To You” Reasons” 3. Panic! At the Disco- 4. Taylor Swift- “I Don’t 3. Dustin Lynch- “Sing It 3. Noah Cyrus- “Make “Build God, Then We’ll Want To Live Forever” To Me” Me” Talk” 5. Technotronic- “Pump Up 4. Michael Ray- “Every- 4. Carrie Underwood- 4. Sublime- “Santeria” The Jam” thing In Between” “Dirty Laundry” 5. Jesus Culture- “Your 6. Salt-N-Pepa- “Push It” 5. Dustin Lynch- “What 5. Bruno Mars- “24k Love Never Fails” 7. Robyn- “Dancing On You Wanna Hear” Magic” 6. Modern Baseball- “Re- What’s On My Own” 6. Michael Ray- “Wish I 6. Tim McGraw & Faith Do” Seniors’ 8. Taylor Swift- “Shake It Was Here” Hill- “It’s Your Love” 7. Alex G- “Gnaw” Off” 7. Maren Morris- “I Could 7. James Arthur- “Say You 8. Weezer- “Say It Ain’t Playlists? Use a Love Song” Won’t Let Go” So” 8. Conrad II- “This Girl In 8. Rihanna- “Love On The Navy” Brain” 6 May 2017 Reflecting on Good Times Oh The Places They by Sam Wiener ~Staff Reporter Will Go Here at Liberty High said senior Michael Tapscott. with my best friends, we always by Jaslynn Thomas School seniors have all had a “My favorite memory were having a blast goofing off ~Staff Reporter mix of their ups and downs. was the Powder Puff and -get together. I always loved “pulling However for the past four years ting to do that with my friends,” a snail” on Mr. Cox whenever he Some seniors already even to go to college and start most of the have been here they said senior Amanda Newville. went to knuckle pound me, this know what career they want with a part time, non-diploma have all made some wonderful “I have so many funny became a regular thing for us. to do after they graduate and needed job. Others might be memories that they will hopeful- memories from making up goofy Finally winning the Spirit Stick some don't. It's okay if you don't interested in advancing their ly always remember long after chants and laughing endless our senior year, even though I al- know right now because you studies before starting a career. high school. To making memo- laughs with my best friends at most was trampled by a group of have all the time in the world “I want to go to col- ries with their friends or making Friday night light football games. highly excited senior class mem- to decide what career you want. lege and specialize in child care memories with the wonderful I also loved our volleyball pre- bers,” said senior Gracie Heflin. Choosing the right career for because I really love children staff here at Liberty everyone has game rituals, which we all carried ‘Some good times I had you can be difficult and scary. and want to learn more about made some good times they will on our traditions all four years were when our teacher brought “I want to become a pe- their behaviors,” said Bolden. always look back on for a smile. of Liberty High School volley- in a ton of food for us because diatrician because they work in “I would like to attend “I really enjoyed play- ball,” said senior Kayla Emery. we brought in a ton of feminine the medical field and with -chil college to hopefully become an ing junior varsity volleyball my “I really have made so products; it was a great memory dren as well which are both things elementary teacher because I love junior year of high school. I was a many new friends throughout my because it was for a good cause. I am very interested in I want to kids and I'm curious how their right side hitter and I had so much time at high school. I have made I also had good memories with help others and I and I like work- minds are and how they work,” fun. I also loved helping out with so many awesome memories but Friday night football games and ing with kids of all ages so it's said senior Katherine Wright. the tailgates before the football the best ones are the people I everyone coming together to the perfect career for me,” said “I want to major in crim- games and then going to the Fri- got to meet to make them with;” cheer on our football teams,” senior Jennifer Garray-Alfaro. inal justice field but I'm not sure day night light games and having said senior Amanda Bacon. said senior Bianca Chavez. When you do know what what I want to do specifically yet. I so much fun. Getting to go on “My favorite memo- The seniors of 2017 career you want to do, you can talk want to major in that because I’ve field trips with all of my friends ries would have to be spirt week definitely had some great- mem to your counselor and parents and always thought it would be really and making tons of memories was when everyone gets to dress up ories. The seniors really were fellow classmates and hopefully cool and it has always interested also such a fun time I really en- and have fun, or definitely hang- a huge part of making Liber- they will ask you questions about me,” said senior Mariah Corboy. joyed,” said senior Randi Henrich. ing out out with friends at foot- ty such a good place this year. what career you should encounter. Make sure you really “One of my most memo- ball games having a good time,” The seniors have “After I graduate high- like the career you pick because rable moments was the 2016 Bird said senior Mariah Corboy. a lot of very special memo- school and go to college I want hopefully the career can be long Bowl, that was the absolute best “A few of my most fa- ries that they will be able to to work in child care because I term. In many cases, the first ca- win over Fauquier and everyone vorite memories were playing look back on, regardless of really love children and want to reer you will experience in your was so happy it was a crazy night,” on the volleyball all four years how much time has passed. learn more about their behav- lifetime will not be your last. iors,” said senior Amber Bolden. “I'm stuck between be- Many things can hap- ing a special education teach- Seniors Laugh Their pen in life. Some seniors already er and an physical therapist I know what career they want to just love the feeling of knowing do after they graduate and some that I can help people and mak- Way to Graduation do not, but that is okay because ing a difference in someone’s by Sarah Pender Years will go by and ments will happen. Everyone career options change frequent- life,” said senior Katelyn Neal. ~Staff Reporter our 2017 seniors will look will at least will have an embar- ly. Someone might decide not back and just think about the entire coffee spilled all down rassing moment in their lifetime the most embarrassing thing my shirt and pants. This was first in school, especially high school that has happened to them. block, so I spent the rest of the because seniors are getting jit- “The most embarrass- day smelling and looking ridic- tery for graduation and adult life. ing thing that happened to me ulous,” said senior Grace Heflin. “The most embar- Congratulations at Liberty was falling down the “One time a kid stepped rassing moment at Liberty stairs with books that went fly- on the back of my flip flop was probably losing a football ing,” said senior Haley Kennedy. and it broke and I had to walk game,” said senior Zach Hale. to the Though embarrass- around the whole day like that,” Embarrassing moments ing situations may occur in said senior Hannah Brinson are bound to happen. At first, it school, some of the best crazy “I was walking to the might seem a little demeaning, Class of 2017! catastrophes happen after hours. bathroom one day during bi- but looking back, seniors can “The most embarrass- ology and my shoes didn't re- laugh and remember the fun flops ing thing that happened to me ally have a good grip. So any- they had. Somewhere, somehow, We are so proud was at a back to school night ways, someone somehow got someone will have an embar- when my dad held the door water outside of the bathroom rassing moment. It’s completely open for me and my sister and door. I then slipped so fast that natural for someone to be em- of all of you! for some reason, I did not com- I ended up hitting my leg really barrassed. So relax, everyone has prehend that he had the door bad,” said senior Celine Taylor. one and you’re not the only one! open and I walked into the other “I will never forget this door next to me and fell down,” one! I was in gym and I was al- said senior Amanda Bacon. ready having a bad day! We were The seniors will in the middle of warm ups in gym have interesting stories and I was on the last ones, and to tell in their adult life. then I fell on the gym floor. It was “My most embarrass- so loud and everyone looked at ing story at Liberty is definite- me, I was beyond embarrassed,” ly when I had my coffee in my said senior Brooke Leonard. side pocket of my bookbag, and School is a probable Senior Amanda Bacon, fell onto the floor and covered her face in I bent over to tie my shoe and place where embarrassing mo- embarrassment. 7 May 2017 Lessons Learned Freshmen to by Skylar Barrett ~Staff Reporter In the last four years is so important. Especially get Seniors-How Styles these seniors have had a lot of real world and also educates involved in your community. good times, bad times, and fun you for what your career choice Community service has been a times, but this is all going to is,” said senior Ardit Krasniqi. huge part of my high school, and Have Changed by Jaslynn Thomas come to an end very soon. Ev- “I have learned that no I am so happy it has been. Your ~Staff Reporter eryone will be attending differ- matter what, people and things perspective on caring for others Clothing can change store or online and think online ent colleges, jobs, or joining the are going to change and you and helping wherever you can from different seasons and school shopping is better. Students really military. Many people have done have to learn how to accept that. throughout the school will change years. Many trends and styles like to shop when they have sales things that has caused them to Change is not always a bad thing once you start getting involved. come and go. After a couple de- because they get more variety in learn very valuable lessons. So and in the long run you end up Community service has been the cades, they come back in a big clothes with a really good price. let's see what some of our se- benefitting from it. High school best part of my high school ca- way. Some people’s styles have Liberty is full of dif- niors have learned throughout bettered me as a person I sup- reer,” said senior Kayla Emery. never changed all the years they ferent types of styles and some- these four years of high school. pose,” said senior Celine Taylor. “I would say that ev- have been in high school and times it will also inspire more “Something that I have learned “ I have learned that erything that you do matters so all season round not because students to go and shop at the from all four years of high school that managing your time wise- even as a freshman you are not they don’t like the new trends same places and have the same is that you really do need to fo- ly is something that is very im- thinking about college,so the that come out just because they styles and set trends. Some stu- cus on school because grades are portant. Procrastinating and not grades you make do count and love their style and don’t want dents might also have different super important. Also be involved doing your work, and getting it matter so do not slack at the to change it or just don't care. styles and may shop at differ- in many clubs and sports is super in on time hurts your grades, and start,” said senior Morgan Lee. “When I was a fresh- ent places to get more styles. rewarding and you meet a lot of only makes it harder to maintain As you can see every- man I didn't care about what I “Freshman year I used new people that end up becom- a high goal. So, I am definitely thing that you do from the start dress like and to be honest, I real- to ‘bum it’ every day. I didn't nec- ing family. Also a way to stay going to continue using the time does count. Many of these seniors ly looked messy, but now I make essarily care about what I looked away of drama it is just be ac- management skills that I have have learned the same lession sure I'm matching from head like but now I tend to dress a lit- cepting of everyone, it is the best learned here at Liberty High just at different times and situa- to toe everyday. I realize now I tle nicer and I never wear sweats way to really enjoy high school,” School in my future academic en- tions in their lives. So I hope that love fashion and clothes in gen- I feel like my change in dressing said senior Mackenzie Jones. deavors,”said senior Evan Payne. you take this information to help eral,” said senior Amber Bolden. has showed how much I ma- “Well out of these four “I would say to get yourself in the future to come. “I don't really dress the tured,” said senior Jessica Helton. years I have learned that high involved as early as possible, same as I did freshman year my “I do not really dress school is preparing you for the I know it sounds cliche but it style has more of a variety and the same since freshman year I I wear whatever makes me hap- care about what I where. but now py,” said senior Molly McCarthy. being a senior I don't really care “I do not wear the about what I wear; for example I same outfits now that I did wear sweatpants and sweatshirts,” when I was a freshman. Cur- said senior McKayla Bryant. rently, I just wear American Ea- gle, but I just get different types of jeans and different types of shirts,” said senior Kayla March. Everyone at LHS has a different taste in clothes and some students like to go shop- ping when there are sales in the 9 8 Sports May 2017 Cradle the Victory Spring Track Sprints The boys lacrosse sea- by Dylan Huggins you should become better men son is shaping up to be a good ~Staff Reporter by being around others and be- to the Lead one this year. The team already Run High Schools, the team still ing good influences to the lower by Zachary Learnard has more wins this year than has much to prove. With losses classmen of the lacrosse team. ~Staff Reporter they did last year. So far they to John Champe and Handley The lacrosse coaches also make have a total of two wins for the who have great programs, the sure that situations do not get out season. With much more of the team has nothing to be ashamed of hand. The players are usually season to come, things are look- of. One of Liberty’s toughest well disciplined and do not cause ing up for the rest of the season. tests yet to come will be against issues on the team. The team’s With as good of a start as this, Eastern View High School. attitude towards the officials the talent of these players could “I am on defense,” said and other players is excellent. show sooner than expected. freshmen player Michael Gesiotto. “We are in store for a It is looking like that the The defensive portion of the team great season,” said sophomore extra conditioning and practice has improved a whole lot since player Derick Knighting. With during the offseason is going to last year. With this season they one of the most incredible starts turn out for the good for these are allowing fewer goals than last of the season in a while, they players. If the season keeps mov- year so far in the first few games tend to take the fight to the- op ing on a steady pace, the many “The season is off to ponent. They do not just focus Junior Markkel Gaskins runs agianst runners from other schools. goals for the lacrosse players a great start for us,” said coach on their physical game alone, Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. will be met. The team is getting Lou Chiccehitto. Freshmen that but make mental strength a pri- The Spring season has said Tony Santos. “This sea- better at cooperating with one an- are new to the high school sport mary objective to the team as brought nice weather to us so son, I hope to make it to con- other and has improved so much of lacrosse are learning very well well. One of the most challeng- far. And this means the start of ference champs with the team,” more than what they did last year. from the experienced seniors on ing aspects of the game is looking a new season for our Spring said junior Sharayah Jackson. “We have done very the team. They know what they through the defense and finding track here at Liberty. Some are The most recent meets good so far this season and we need to do to be a part of the team the open pass. Good movement newcomers, some are returning for boys track include the follow- will continue to get better,” said and join the family. Everybody of the ball is necessary to ad- from the previous season, and ing: Kettle Run Evergreen Dis- assistant coach Lou Chiccehitto. on the team is very close to each vance up the field and attack the some are even the same run- trict, Battlefield Relay, Culpeper With an impressive and excep- other during this season. The goal. The team has drastically ners we saw in Winter track. Evergreen District. In the Kettle tional win over Courtland High coaches have made sure that the improved their defense, allowing “We have six seniors, Run Evergreen District, Liber- School with a score of 18-6, the team respects one another and fewer goals so far this season. with four returners, so they are ty raced against Culpeper High team is prepared for any team that they create a bond that they With much of the season left really determined to have a School, and ended the race with that stands in there way. With will have for the rest of their to go, the lacrosse team still good season,” said Coach Leigh. 4th place. At the Battlefield -Re district rival games approach- lives. The coaches believe that has a lot to prove. If they just The team also has lay, our team raced against Bat- ing against Fauquier and Kettle being a part of a sports team, keep at it they should do great. high hopes for the this new tlefield High School, and ended season as well. Many are re- in 17th place. In the Culpeper Ev- Girls Lacrosse Shoots Into A New ally looking forward for what ergreen District, our team raced this season to offer, and are against Fauquier High School, and Inspiring Season ready to start fast and strong. and ended the race with 4th place. by Julia Hoffman “I’m really looking forward The most recent meets ~Staff Reporter to the rest of this season. It is a for girls track include the fol- This year’s girls lacrosse we have played by so far in- just one person for any advice or privilege to play, and to run,” lowing: Brentsville, Kettle Run, team has started their season cludes ignite, conquer, and com- questions. This helps with more said sophomore Tony Santos. and Culpeper High School. At strong with a varsity win, 10-6, pose,” said junior Kaylah Groger. team bonding and communica- Some players are return- Brentsville, the girls raced against against Fluvanna here at Liberty. On March 28th Rock tion skills, on and off the field. ing from this past Winter season. Culpeper and Brentsville, didn’t Many of the ladies playing la- Ridge High School trav- “JV definitely still talks to varsity, “This season, I’d like to have place. At Kettle Run, our girls crosse love the sport and the team. eled to us and varsity lost and they give us tips all the time. more people join our team, and made third place against Fauqui- “I love how close the team is against them, 11-21. JV also We cheer them on, and they cheer to get to Regionals and States,” er, Eastern View, Kettle Run, Cul- and seeing the hard work and lost against Rock Ridge 4-8. us on, and even though we don’t said senior Emmylou Kidder. peper, Manassas Park, and Brents- dedication all of us put in pay Winning a game is one of the have a definite ‘sister’ we have Juniors Sharayah Jack- ville and made third place, and off. Practices always leave me best parts of being on a team but so many gifted girls who share son and Jessie Smith are two went up against the same schools feeling good, everyone works losing brings the team togeth- their opinions freely with us. returning players from Winter at Culpeper, and made fourth. their hardest. It feels good er and tells them what needs to They help us grow even though track that are now returning in “We have a pretty knowing that we're improving,” be improved and worked on. we don’t have a set ‘big sister,”- spring track. young team, and have seen a said sophomore Ashley Corvin. “We have our moments when said sophomore Sydney Floyd. “There’s not that very successful team from Win- Varsity then traveled to Charlot- we are sad but then we look much of a difference between ter Track, so we hope to excel tesville High School on March to see what we did wrong and winter and spring track, since this season,” said Coach Leigh. 23rd to bring home a win, 13-5. practice to make us stronger. not a whole lot of our events “Whether the season JV traveled to Charlottesville I think the bond we have as a change,” said junior Jessie Smith. ends poorly or on a good note, this High School and came back with team helps pick us up after a Many runners have season will still be great, because a 7-6 win. Most sports team have loss,” said junior Kaylah Groger. things they hope to accom- I love going to meets, and seeing some pre-game ritual to get them Varsity and JV both plish over this season. ju- new faces from each school's’ pumped up for the game. It nor- traveled to Eastern View. Var- nior Markel Gaskins said, Spring track,” said Jessie Smith. mally boosts their spirits and sets sity lost with a close score of “This season, I’d “I’ve been having the mood for the upcoming game. 8-9. JV tied up their game 4-4. like to make it to states.” lots of fun with the team this “To help prepare for Many teams have a big sister pro- “My main goals for this year and everyone is very en- our game we, just like most of gram. The big sister program is season is to try and beat my per- couraging,” said Kidder. the teams, sit down and have a when each girl is assigned a big or sonal record, and just become “I’m hopeful for this team dinner. Coach Kat, our head little sister. Typically the big sister Senior Kaitlin Vanhatter attempts faster overall,” said Kidder. season very much, there’s a lot coach, takes our sticks and puts is on Varsity and the little on JV. a goal at a girls lacrosse game. “For the team, this sea- of good things to come, and I’m tape on it to write a word. We as a However, the lacrosse team does Photo Courtsey of Talon Yearbook Staff. son I just want to help as many slowly progressing and getting team pick the word and play by it. not have this, but instead con- people succeed as possible,” faster each day,” said Gaskins. An example of some of the words fide in the whole team, instead of 9 May 2017 Sports May 2017

The girls softball team Girls Softball: Pitching for the Win! 19, 2017. On April 20 we trav- by Savannah Johnson faces 22 games in the 2017 sea- how you start it is how you fin- gether and have lots of deter- el to fauquier and on April 25 son and 11 different school teams. ish.” said junior Allison Fitzwater ~Staff Reporter mination so I’m excited to play Fauquier will travel to Liberty. The girls started off their season “We need to work on while Jada Leatherman hit a them,” said junior Rachel Allen. “I am most excited for the with a lot of determination, mo- being more of a team and less two-run triple to win the game. The team had many game against Fauquier be- tivation and hard work. They individualized. We need to work Kortney Leazer led them with games this week, April 3-7. cause it will be the most chal- lost some of their starters and on hitting also but I think we three doubles. This leaves Lib- On April 4th they faced Ket- lenging,” said Mullins. ace pitcher Makaela Kestner. can hopefully come back from erty Softball with a 3-1 record. tle Run with lots of power The team start- the season so far. I have faith in “I think we are actually bet- but sadly lost 2-5. A Liberty ed the season with a Win 8-7 the team that we can get better ter defensively than we were win would have made the Ea- against Manassas Park High and start winning more games,” last year and we are hitting gles 2-0 in conference play. School on March 22, 2017. said sophomore Hope Mullins. the ball much more powerful- “I'm really excited to play “We struggled in the first game Their first home game ly this year,” said Washington. Fauquier and Kettle Run be- against Manassas Park. Our hit- of the season was lost 7-8 against The team’s next game cause you know it's the two ting wasn't very good and neither Millbrook High School on March is at home on March 31, 2017 schools in the district that we was our defense. It was very cold 23, 2017. The loss was followed against Brentsville High school. play and that itself would be and I think that was part of reason by two wins. On March 27, 2016 After Brentsville is Kettle Run. great if we win against them.” that we struggled. In the second Liberty beat Stonewall Jackson “I think it will be a really good said freshman Madi Radcliffe. half of the game we were starting 6-2 and another against John game. I’m confident that we After Spring Break the ball and playing defense bet- Champe on March 29, 2017. Lib- will play our hardest and give Liberty faces surrounding coun- Junior Ally Fitzwater tags an ter. It was very rewarding to win erty scored four runs in the sev- it all we have to win the game. ties Eastern View on April opposing player out on first base. enth inning against John Champe We are really working well to- 18,2017 and Culpeper on April Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook the first game, we proved it is not Staff. Scoring Their Way Through The Tennis Team Serves Season Run by Run Up Good Competition by Skylar Barrett by Claire Fetgatter ~Staff Reporter ~Viewpoint Editor The 2017 baseball and weaknesses,” said fresh- thing we could take out of it is that Liberty High School's said sophomore Austin Deane season has been off to a rocky man and JV player Dylan Hug- we need to work harder, and take tennis team has just started to play “The only two games start, but they are hoping that gins. it much more serious,” said junior against other schools in the area. the boys team has had were the gloomy end stops with the Logan Rodney said that and varsity Logan Meriwether. The girl’s tennis team has won 1 against Kettle Run and Champe, gloomy weather. This season JV the varsity team this year wants “We are doing well to- game and lost 3 games. The boy’s Champe’s tennis team won cham- baseball has started their season to have a great season and have gether we have all played togeth- tennis team has lost 2 of them. pionships last year, so they are a with a loss of 0- 10 to Millbrook fun. He also said that they want er and been friends for a couple “The other team was good, but I pretty hard team to beat. Top that High School. Varsity was started to beat Fauquier High School. years now, so we are really like think we were just a little better with the fact that most players in their season off with a 0-11 loss Even though both teams have a big family. We also have a lot on that Thursday, the other girls the boys tennis team have just to Millbrook High, and a 1-3 loss lost their first game they still of fun scrimmaging each oth- on the tennis team and I have started to play tennis and it just to John Champe. Varsity and JV have lots of hope for the sea- er and talking friendly smack worked really hard in practice so wasn’t meant to be. That’s alright, has also had two games post- son. Let's find out how the- sea talk to each other,”said junior we can win, and the team is good though, because I think that we’ll poned against Fauquier High son is going so far for them. and varsity player Brian Storey. at staying focused and performing be better later on this season or School, and Mannanases Park “My season is going “As a team we are well. I think that this win is the even next season once everyone High School. Varsity has 7 home good, but it could be better. I am pretty close, we all respect each start of many more this season.” has some more experience.” said games and 8 away games left to trying to help my team in ev- other, but we need to definite- said junior Savannah Johnson. sophomore Collin Locuratolo. complete their season. JV has 8 ery way possible and improve ly have to work on not getting “I like that everybody It seems as if the play- home games and 9 away games everyday at practice,” said ju- mad at eachother for making a on my team is willing to learn ers in the girl’s tennis team have left to complete their season. nior Logan Meriwether. “This simple mistake,” said freshman, from their mistakes and improve, a lot to be confident about when “This year the team season has been alright for me and JV player Dylan Huggins. that’s a great quality for the team, it comes to winning games, wants to go .500 at the least, we so far, the coaches are push- since a lot of my teammates have even if they’ve lost some games. have had a pretty rough seasons ing me to do my best each day just picked up a racquet not too “In two of the three in the past, but we definitely at practice,” said junior and long ago. There’s definitely a lot games the girls tennis team have a much higher expecta- varsity player Brian Storey. of room for improvement, but I has had, we’ve lost by only tions this year with most of the “This season has been think we’ll start winning games one individual match. Those players on varsity being return- OK so far considering we have soon.” said senior Ardit Krasniqi. were just not our games,” ing players,” said junior and var- not had that many games. For me Players in the boys ten- said junior Bethany Mizelle. sity player Logan Meriwether. to be a starting catcher on varsity nis team are working hard to “With the girls tennis “This year the goal as a freshman is super cool, be- individually improve their per- team, I think it really helps that for the JV team and just to play cause it just gives me the level of formance in order to help the they are all returning players. are best every single game baseball I want, and need to im- tennis team win more games. Both teams fought extreme- and we want to win and focus prove daily,” said freshman and “Our boys tennis team has lost ly hard against Champe High on making each of us better varsity player Logan Rodney. all of our games as of right now. School, I think the girls have a as a player overall,”said fresh- “This season has not My main goal for this season is to good chance making it to cham- man and JV player John Kuhler started off as we hoped but keep improving my game and beat pionships based on what I’ve “This season we want we do hope that it will get an opponent, to do that, I would seen of them. I’d really like to to win some games, definitely much better,” said freshman have to win 8 games against a see Ardit get to regionals. I think the one against Fauquier High and JV player Dylan Huggins. fellow opponent. I have won one he can do it,”said Coach Sinnott. School. As a team we all want to “All together this year game, but I lost to my opponent It is obvious that these become stronger as a team, be- the team is going well. No ques- Freshman player Brennan Corbin 1-8. Tennis is a lot more of an tennis players have worked hard cause we will be together for a tion that we need to work harder, pitches a fast one. Photo courtesy individual sport, so each player and even if they do or do not of Talon Yearbook Staff. couple years so we are still trying our first game was completely out has to improve personally to help win championships, these stu- to find out everyone's strengths of hand but if there was one good the team can win more games.”- dents have the support they need. 10 Sports May 2017 Mid-Season Score! Liberty Debuts by Edwin Campos ~Staff Reporter Bubble Soccer We are already halfway letes give. The entire team is celled on April 18th, so the game through the year and mid-season like one big family and they all will probably put to another day. of soccer. Both JV and varsity are have your back. They tell you to Tomorrow, JV will be playing doing an excellent job in prac- keep on practicing and then the away at Culpeper County High tice and games. Liberty’s varsi- next game your team will win. School at 5:30pm, and on Tues- ty team has lost 3 games against “The season is do- day April 25th, They will be play- John Champe and Fauquier High ing great and were having so ing against Fauquier High School. School. Varsity has also won 2 much fun, I’ve scored 3 goals “I scored one goal against games against Kettle Run and this season against Manas- Manassas Park and I like the Manassas Park. Varsity’s record sas Park, John Champe, and fact that we won against Kettle so far is 2-2 and JV is 0-4 with Kettle Run High School,” Run,” said freshman Ryan Lutz. only 1 game that ended in a tie. said sophomore Yago Pellon. Within the games the “I’ve been playing soc- Varsity has 3 more games most important thing to remember cer for 7 years and this is my to play this month. On April 18th, is to just have fun, win or lose, just first time being a left wing, and they will be going against East- have fun. Some people around the what I like about being a left ern View High school at 7:00pm world take the games so serious- wing is that I can score goals,” at home. On April 19th they ly, they start to give up on the first On April 7, Liberty hosted their first ever bubble soccer tournament. The juniors took the victory over all teams, including faculty. said freshman Kelvin Vazquez have another game away against 2 to 3 games they lose at. They do Photo courtsey of Talon Yearbook Staff. Students at Liberty Culpeper County High School. not remember at all to have fun. High School are working hard Before the game starts, both During the games, if you on their education so that they teams practice a little to warm just stick to a positive mood and can stay on the team. If you want up. The last game for this month do not think about winning too to play for the school on any will be at home and they will be much then your team might just sport then make sure you have playing on Tuesday, April 25th have a victory. It’s fun to play a good grades to stay on the team. against Fauquier High School. sport because you want to win “I’ve been a goalie for 3 “I am a defense in soccer at something but also learn from years, and what I like about it is and I like it because I get to take the games you lost to and always blocking the ball and stopping the the ball away from the other team keep saying to yourself that all other team from getting a goal,” and stop them scoring a goal,” you have to do is keep practicing. said freshman Carlos Rodriguez said sophomore Juan Henriquez. “This season has Coaches in every sport JV’s game against East- been good,” said soph- love the dedication that the ath- ern View High School was can- omore Raul Barboza. Scoring Their Way Through the Annual Powder Puff Spring Season Game Ends In Tie by Sarah Pender ~Staff Reporter The 2017 girls soccer “Soccer has shown me ers,” said senior Aspen Aston. is off to a good start! JV girls leadership and long lasting friend- The seniors will defi- team has won two games out of ships,” said senior Bianca Chavez. nitely be missed by the coaches 14. Girls varsity is off to a rocky The girls accomplish- and lower classmen on the team. start due to their stats. Varsi- ments are still the same but more “I have not been playing ty is 2-2 with 2 wins and 2 los- wins in the stats. The coach- my whole life like most girls. I just es. The varsity girls are looking es want motivation to win the don’t have the skill set that would to pick up on their scores and games and intense practices allow me to play in college. I am motivation. JV girls are kill- to hype the girls up more. The so glad I got to play throughout ing it in the stats. The coach- girls went into the season with high school though,”said Smith. es are pushing the girls to work motivation and wins in mind. Soccer has been im- harder and better in their ac- “Soccer has made portant to the girls’ lives, curacy and performances ac- me more responsible and and their dedication is ev- ademically and athletically. helped me work with oth- ident on and off the field. Pictured above and below, senior and junior girls are playing in the Girls varsity only has 12 Powder Puff game that was held on after school on April 21. more games in the 2017 season The freshmen and seniors both won the game in a tie. and some of the seniors are going Photo courtsey of Talon Yearbook Staff. to miss it because of the bond- ing experiences and friendships. “I'm definitely going to miss the feeling of being apart of a team. It feels like sisterhood. I can trust my teammates with ev- erything. We are together every second during the week, so it’s easy to bond and get close friend- ships out of it. I’m going to miss these girls so much when I grad- uate, but I wish them the best of the luck throughout their endeav- Senior Hannah Brinson dribbles away from the ours,” said senior Jennie Smith. defender. Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. 11 Viewpoint May 2017

The “Valued Opinions” column is a place for all students to express viewpoints on current topical issues. We invite you to participate if you feel strongly about an issue that pertains to the school community! Contact Ms. Miller in Room 264 if you would like to submit your opinion for publication. Please note that opinions expressed are of the writer only, not of the Patriot Press Staff. Oh, How Things Have Changed When I first thought school. That did not end up go- by Amanda Bacon of drama, so when this situa- ma. In the end, everyone grows about making my way into high ing the way that I wanted it to; ~Editor-in-Chief tion happened, I dropped a good up with enough time and the school in 2013, I could not con- the only thing I had on my mind worth it. Throughout sophomore portion of my friends. That was time you have in high school is tain the amount of excitement I was boys and keeping in touch year, I had a lot of ups and downs; pretty hard, to be honest, since I when you can truly find out who had. There were so many different with my friends. I failed a good I would get super frustrated with was so involved with my friends. you are and who you want to be, things that I had been looking for- portion of my classes, goofed off all of my classes and the people Senior year is my final In all honesty, I would ward to such as becoming more in- a lot, and did not seem to care in them. The only class that I year here at Liberty, and to be not stress about high school too dependent, expanding my friend- about school like I should have. seemed to enjoy was journalism, honest, I am pretty upset. Do not much, because you will end up ships, etc. The one thing that I Sophomore year, I had and that was because I could get me wrong, I totally want to enjoying the most exciting things was definitely looking forward to to take a good portion of my take out all of my frustration out. graduate and go off to do more throughout high school. Do not was being considered a “big kid.” classes again, and so I decided Junior year seemed to things, but I truly am going to stress about the little things like When I first made my that it was time to step up my get a lot better for me. I made miss a lot of teachers and friends I did, because then you will way into high school, I had so game and start acting like an ac- up all the lost time in all of my of mine that are underclassmen. only think of having fun in many things racing in my head tual big kid. Taking all my classes classes and I was heading on I have learned a lot throughout high school when it is too late. like getting good grades, trying to again was pretty hard, I will not the right track. Everything was the last four years here at Lib- fit in, and still trying to communi- lie. Being in classes with fresh- great until drama started to come erty, like not letting people get cate and stay friends with every- men really irked me, but I knew around. Let me tell you some- you down, becoming your own one I was friends with in middle in the end it would totally be thing: I have never been a fan person, and staying out of dra- Making Every Moment Count I Hate to Say Goodbye by Susana Umana, Natalie Padilla, and Lesley Hernandez by Kristina Rigsby ~Contributing Reporters ~Entertainment Editor Unfortunately, senior organized is key to keeping up your teachers when you’re strug- I have made many was very busy. However, every year has come to an end, which with homework assignments and gling with a certain subject. You friends throughout my years time I turned and stopped for a marks the end of our high school making you a better overall per- also can go down to the Career here at Liberty High School. minute, Evan was always do- experience. There is a lot to learn son. Planning ahead helps you to Center in order to prepare for As I approach my senior year, I ing something goofy that made in the four years of your high know when and what homework college or the next big step in look forward to the many excit- me laugh. He has always been school journey, including about assignments are due and what your life. With that in mind, be ing things that will be happening. there for me and I don’t know yourself and those around you. event is coming up so that you sure to always remember that no However, I’m starting to come how I’m going to survive tech Making the transi- can prevent some of the aches matter what happens, you should face-to-face with the fact that I week without his funny antics. tion from middle school to high that high school brings. These stay optimistic about the future. am going to have to say goodbye Though I haven’t been school can be exciting and is one skills can help you later on in As the years at high to all of my friends at high school. friends with this person as long that will hopefully lead you to life when you have to accom- school come to end, the student Many of my friends are as I have the others, another seniors this year, which means friend of mine, Joshua Turnquist a great high school experience, plish anything in the workplace body as a whole starts to lose that I won’t get to see them next will be graduating this year. This once you enrich your mind with or want to reach your goals. school spirit which makes the year. One of my best friends, was his first year at LHS and I new ideas and life lessons. Even if In our years of high school experience horrible, so Amanda Bacon, is one of them. met him in my Spanish class. He you do not take in any new ideas, school, we have suffered many another piece of advice we have I had journalism my freshman also works at the Dairy Queen in make sure you always take some sleepless nights that result in days for you is that you should not year with Amanda and have had town. The first time I walked into type of lesson that can help you. where you cannot seem to keep lose your school spirit. It’s great that class, along with Algebra, DQ and asked for a cheeseburg- Throughout high school, your eyes open. Another tip for to have fun once in a while with alongside her every year since er without a bun (gluten allergy), you go through headaches, heart- you is to take advantage of the the school spirit events that oc- then. In those years, she’s be- he looked at me like I was crazy aches, stomachaches, and all the free time you have to take a break cur throughout the year, so you come a great friend of mine and and said, “So you’re the gluten aches you can think of that at the and maybe sneak in a nap or two. shouldn’t deny yourself that. we have been through the ups free one.” Ever since then, Josh end teach you something that We know that if we had taken ad- One way to keep your and downs of life together. She’s and I have been good friends and you would not learn sitting in a vantage of the free time we had spirit is to have a small circle of always my go-to for makeup ad- had many great memories to- classroom. One of the lessons been given, we would not have friends that share the same inter- vice and boy drama, so not hav- gether. I’m really going to miss that we have learned from our been stressed and also would not ests as you. We have learned over ing her next year is going to be seeing him around. time at Liberty High is to stay have bags under our eyes on the the years that you do not need a lot rough. I hate saying goodbye, Even though I do not in school. We know that school daily. Along with taking naps of friends or be the most popular; so I’ve promised her that I will want to say goodbye, I can’t can sometimes be very difficult when you get the chance, make all you need are a couple of good facetime her as often as I can. wait to see my friends’ futures. and stressful, but dropping out sure you always bring small friends who are willing to stick Another great friend of I know that Amanda is going to should never be the answer be- snacks with you wherever you go. with you no matter what happens. mine is Evan Nary, also a senior. grow up and become some great cause you have not tried every- They come in handy at all times. The memories that you We have been involved in drama makeup artist. I look forward to thing under the sun to become a There are many of op- will make are the ones that are club together since my freshman seeing Evan act in college and better student and fix whatever portunities provided to you going to stick with you, not the year, and unfortunately, I only eventually Broadway. And I can- problems you have in school. throughout your lifetime espe- people around you, so you need got to be great friends with him not wait to attend one of Josh’s recently. I always adored Evan’s concerts that he will eventu- Another lesson that we cially in high school which is to make every moment count. acting ability and how hilarious ally lead as a music teacher. have learned which is probably why we encourage you to take he is. As assistant stage manag- Though I will not see them ev- one that will follow you every- advantage of them. For example, er this year for “The Wizard of ery day, I know they will go far. where you go is planning ahead you have the benefit of staying Oz,” I often got stressed out and and staying organized. Staying after school to obtain help from 12 Going Forward May 2017 Advanced Lord Fairfax Northern Virginia Undecided Woodrow Wilson Technological Institute Community College Community College Kayla March Rehabilitation Center John Brown Jacob Schreiner Andrew Gardener Christian Maya Jessica Hunter Richard Aube Bryant Hill Alyshia Poole Amber Bolden American University Amanda Bacon Jasmine Moctezuma Nicole Villa Reyes Breanna Hill Hannah Brinson Katelyn Neal Olivia Wright Work

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