1 September 2015 September 2015 2 News Editorial be excited! What classes did you Thompson and Myah Hidalgo Follow us on take? I’m sure there is one that are bringing us Op-Ed. We also grabs your interest. Do you have have a very talented group of instagram and twitter friends in any of your classes? staff reporters, ready to report Mrs. Gattie If not, I’m sure you can make anything they find interesting, Adviser @CHHS_TLB some! Join a club! It’s a great way including a new Choose Your to meet people and an amazing Own Adventure story found in By Jordan Pearson the Features section, and the re- Editor-in-Chief way to make your high school Jordan Pearson turn of the Op-Edible in the Op- years memorable. Editor-in-Chief Summer is over, and I am so If you aren’t sure, pick up Ed section. I, Jordan Pearson, happy about it. I’m sure my an issue of The Lightning Bolt, am incredibly excited to be the opinion is pretty unpopular but where we will talk about the ex- Editor-in-Chief! Kaitlyn o’gorman a new school year means new citing things happening around This year we are changing Senior News Editor possibilities, new opportunities, the school. We have an amazing things up a bit and offering a and new friends. Of course, I am staff this year, and we all can’t subscription for anyone who ashely ragonese probably just being nostalgic be- wait to share this newspaper wants one! It includes every is- cause this is the last high school with you. Kaitlyn O’Gorman sue of the newspaper for $20.00. Junior News Editor year that I am going to get. Se- and Ashley Ragonese are tack- It’s an automatic link between nior year is finally here for me ling the News section, while you and The Lightning Bolt! matthew sanders and I couldn’t be more excited! Hopefully, even though sum- Josef Jazvic and Raelyn Slaugh- Senior Sports Editor But if you are not a senior and ter take on Features. Matthew mer is over, everyone enjoys this you are just trying to find some- Sanders and Emma Haus bring school year, because these years thing to get through the year, us everything we need to know fly by fast, so make the most of emma haus there are plenty of reasons to about Sports news, and Rachel it! Hope you enjoy reading! Junior Sports Editor Contents josef jazvic Senior Features Editor News Chancellor Wins Battle of the Bands ...... pg. 5 Raelyn slaughter Sports Junior Features Editor Athletic Profile: Day in the Life of Savannah Cook ...... pg. 7 Rachel thompson Op-Ed Senior Op-Ed Edit Me and Earl Steps Up Cancer Movie Game ...... pg. 9 Myah hidalgo Features Junior Op-Ed Editor New Teachers ...... pg. 10 laura sullivan Social Media on the cover Find Rodney The Journalism students at Chancellor High School publish The Light- ning Bolt, the only official newspaper on campus. The purpose of the newspaper is to factually inform and entertain its readers. As an estab- Rodney is hidden somewhere in this newspaper! If you lished open forum for the student body, truth will be the staff’s major School is back! goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer to adhere to the journalism find him, circle him, then cut out that page and this slip code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. The code states that a journalist can not accept gifts, favors or Chancellor Chargers privileges that could compromise their integrity. All material published with your information on it. Lastly, turn the sheet in to the will be the result of brainstorm sessions by the staff. Subjects stimulat- ing to the majority of the student body will be used. The editorial board, “Bolt Box” in the library to be entered to celebrate all decked which is comprised of all newspaper staff members will determine the priority of the stories and the overall design of publication. 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Bolt Design by Natalie Wilson Natalie by Bolt Design can reach this goal. News 3 September 2015 news section South Fall Movie Line-Up Carolina A lot is offered at theaters for all movie-lovers Shooting By Ashley Ragonese By Myah Hildago Junior News Layout Editoy to stop the madness that is oc- do they see the horrific sights, curring. but the man and his wife begin Junior Op-Ed Layout Editor Goosebumps may be a perfect to see strange things happening Now that the blockbusters of On Wednesday June 17th a movie to see for all the lovers with their daughter. Audiences the summer have had their time deplorable event occurred at of the Goosebumps children’s will definitely be horrified after to shine, it’s time to start getting Emanuel African Methodist horror stories. The main char- viewing the true paranormal ac- ready for the soon-to-be crowd Episcopal Church in Charles- acter Zack moves to a new town tivity that takes place. pleasers of the fall! ton, South Carolina. This shock- with his mom and meets his The Peanuts Movie will stroll The Perfect Guy directed by ing act of inexcusable violence new neighbor Hannah along it’s way to theaters on Novem- David M. Rosenthal premiered resulted in the deaths of nine with her father who is played ber 6th. This quirky adaptation on September 11th starring ac- people during a bible study by Jack Black. When Zack and of the comic is about the be- tors and actresses such as Sanaa and prayer group. The shooter, a friend stumble across some loved Charlie Brown moving to Lathan, Michael Ealy, Morris Dylann Roof is charged with Goosebumps books they realize a new place. He wants to change Chestnut, and Charles S. Dut- manslaughter, and his sentence a shocking and spooky secret. himself to become a winner. ton. This thriller is about a lob- has yet to be announced. Roof Visit your theater on October Through his goals of becoming byist who sees a tough end to allegedly drove two hours to the 16th to see the adaptation of the well-liked we see all of Charlie her relationship. Soon after the the church, spent an hour lis- novels! Brown’s crazy antics, especially end to her previous relationship tening, and then went on a ram- Paranormal Activity: The when he meets a new girl who she quickly begins a passionate page about segregation in the Ghost Dimension will hit the- piques his interest. and romantic relationship with south. He then preceded to fire aters on October 23rd. If you’re Mocking Jay: Part Two will be a seemingly perfect man. To say shots into the crowd. ready for a scare this is defi- in theaters on November 20th. the least, audiences will begin to Many are calling this situa- nitely the right choice. The trail- Hunger Games fans will surely wonder, as the movie’s slogan tion a hate crime, based on his ers begin by showing a man and be pleased when they see the says, who they should trust and actions, as well as the conversa- his brother who is helping him second part of the third install- who they should fear. tion Roof had with friend Joseph with moving into a house in ment of the series by Suzanne Maze Runner: The Scorch Meek, who is also being charged which they find a ton of VHS Collins. Katniss returns but this Trials opened in theaters on for withholding information. tapes. When they choose to time she stands united with all September 18th. It is part of the Meek allowed Roof to sleep at play the VHS tapes they real- of the other districts in hopes to Maze Runner series written and his trailer and had a conversa- ize that the young girls in the take down the capital, especially created by James Dashner. This tion with him about him doing tape are responding to what President Snow. installment of the series seems something crazy and ranting they say. When they find the These movies will surely be to be a much darker and twisted about how the south used to be. camera used to shoot the tapes something you won’t wanna world. Thomas returns leading He even hid the gun from Roof they realize they can see things miss this fall! Set up some plans, the others as they try to figure until he felt that he wasn't seri- (spirits,demons,etc.) that they grab some popcorn and enjoy out where they are, what is go- ous. have never seen before. Not only these soon to be blockbusters! ing on, how to survive, and how Though this calamity has left dark scars on the victim’s fami- lies, Charleston has decided to honor the victims in any way possible such as renaming street names after the victims, and changing part of the street in front of the church, to “Mother Emanuel Way Memorial Dis- trict.” More than two million do- nations were collected for the church and families. We here at TLB send our deepest sympa- thy to the families and friends of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

September 2015 4 News Chancellor wins Battle of the bands boxes for both schools in which customers put their receipts that determined the winner. Chancellor was announced the winner, and everybody cheered. Both schools had posi- tive outlooks and kept good sportsmanship regarding the winner. “I personally felt like it was a great competition,” said Jones. “I personally felt like it was a great competition,” said Jones. “Perfect- ing our show and getting better -re

Photo courtesy of Mary Cate Mosher ally provides a real Chancellor band members play their hearts out at the Chick-fl-a on Route 3 By Jordan Pearson in the Chick-fil-a parking lot. marching band. “The Battle of sense of accom- Editor-in-Chief Color Guard teams from both the Bands was a really fun way plishment at the schools played alongside the to have a friendly competition On Wednesday, August 26th, bands. Many people, students between Chancellor and River- end of the season.” Chancellor and Riverbend and families alike, showed up to bend.” High School Marching Band support the students playing. After the performances, peo- “Perfecting our show and get- members went head to head in “We have been practicing for ple watching piled into Chick- ting better really provides a real Chick-fil-a’s annual Battle of the this season since before school fil-a. The restaurant was divided sense of accomplishment at the Bands competition. Members ended last year,” stated Chris into Chancellor and Riverbend end of the season.” of the bands performed vari- Jones, a sophomore and trumpet sections and seating areas. In ous songs, taking turns playing player in the Chancellor High addition, there were also voting Motivation Convocation Inspires teachers for teachers all over the county. which Broaddus called “amaz- This event was titled Igniting ing and inspiring.” Rohan lost the Passion in Teaching, Learn- his legs at birth, a hardship that ing and Leading. The purpose of would define certain people’s this event was to motivate the lives. Amazingly, Rohan perse- teachers of the county and to vered and took on wrestling in remind everyone that a positive high school and after graduat- ing from Penn State he started He put the idea of his highly successful career as a positivity in every- power lifter. He put the idea of positivity in everyone’s heads one’s heads and got and got everyone to believe that everyone to believe there are absolutely no excuses Rohan Murphy speaks at the Igniting the Passion in Teaching, to not accomplish your goals. Learning and Leading event on August 31st. that there are abso- This convocation was a solid By Jordan Pearson lutely no excuses to and inspirational way for teach- Editor-in-Chief August 31st at Riverbend High ers to begin the school year, to School. “To be even asked to not accomplish your motivate and make a difference “It was an honor,” states San- sing is truly an amazing honor.” goals. in children’s lives, no matter dra Broaddus, Special Ed De- The event was split into two their setbacks. partment Chair, who performed separate venues, one at River- outlook goes a long way. the Star Spangled Banner at the bend and one at Massaponax, Speaker Rohan Murphy em- convocation that was held on and it was an inspirational day phasized this in his speech, News 5 September 2015 sports section Previews GOlf Field Hockey By Josef Jazvic seniors. over her spot. The varsity coach- Senior Features Editor The course had a respectable Charger Hockey Close to es have remained the same with size and was well maintained. On Monday September 14th, Monumental Jim Larkin and Amy Bernard. The environment was very 2015, the last home Chancellor Field hockey starts practice calming with a slight breeze and By Mary Cate Mosher golf match of the year was held the week after school ends and temperate weather. The land- Staff Reporter at the Rapidan Golf Club in Lo- practices every week until the scape was vastly green being cust Grove. Chancellor’s roster "We are all a family,” states season's over. "The hard work made of trees and grassy hills, of six faced off against Caroline Sarah Kreider, a member of the over the summer is worth it be- and the only notable smell was High and Culpeper High in a tri- Chancellor varsity field hockey cause it pays off on the field," the freshly cut grass. It was so match on the balmy afternoon. team. “We are all hard-working states Kreider. relaxing it barely felt as if there It was Chancellor’s last hope for and push each other to be the With five games played so far was a competition being held, a home win this season, which best we can be." this season and three wins, the however when closer atten- added to the pressure felt on the As the 2012 and 2013 State Chancellor field hockey team tion was paid, that was negated. pitch. Unfortunately the team Field Hockey Champions the hopes to only improve their skill Due to the typical silence be- didn’t get the result they were team works hard each year to and determination from here on fore every stroke the pressure looking for. However they put achieve that title again. A few out. Coach Larkin hopes to see of the game could be felt by the forth their best efforts showcas- changes have been to the team his 300th win very soon, and if athletes as well as the viewers. ing their talent and competing this season with the Junior Var- the hardworking ladies put in Then after each shot their cel- in the challenging game of golf. sity coach Mary Lysher retiring their full effort, they are sure to ebratory or disappointed shouts It was Chancellor’s senior and Christine Seymour taking get it for him. were heard. night, and although there wasn’t The season still continues a formal ceremony held, the se- with two more away matches. niors received gifts at their team Everyone on the team qualifies dinner. Jermaine Birriel, Eric for Districts with a chance of Weiland, Adam Sheldrick, and making it to Regionals. Adam Stillabower are the 2016 Band Chargers win Marching marching band. “The Battle of the Bands was a really fun way band battle to have a friendly competition By Makayla Tardie between Chancellor and River- Staff Reporter bend.” After the performances, every- On Wednesday, August 26th, body watching piled into Chick- Chancellor and Riverbend fil-a. The restaurant was divided Photo by Mary Cate Mosher High School Marching Band Senior Vanessa Rivera (left) fights for the ball against a Monticello player into Chancellor and Riverbend while Senior Hannah Nichols (center)backs her up. members went head to head in sections and seating areas. In Chick-fil-a’s annual Battle of the addition, there were also voting Bands competition. Members boxes for both schools in which of the bands performed vari- customers put their receipts THanks to OUr loyal ous songs, taking turns playing that determined the winner. in the Chick-fil-a parking lot. Chancellor was announced the Color Guard teams from both winner, and everybody cheered. Supporters! schools played alongside the Both schools had positive out- bands. Many people, students looks and kept good sportsman- Tyler Jacobs and families alike, showed up to ship regarding the winner. support the students playing. “I personally felt like it was a Team Manuel Karate “We have been practicing for great competition,” said Jones. this season since before school “Perfecting our show and get- ended last year,” stated Chris ting better really provides a real Nancy & Allen Kenny Jones, a sophomore and trumpet sense of accomplishment at the player in the Chancellor High end of the season.” Captain C.A. Kenny September 2015 6 Sports Athlete Profile FOotball Day In The Life Of early,” then she sits through her classes and tries her best to Varsity Football Savannah Cook focus on the class and not the By Matthew Sanders performances. Senior Sports Editor “The season is looking pretty By Ashley Ragonese sleep she could be getting or the positive, and we have improved Junior News Editor fun she could be having if she The new season for the football a lot since last year” stated ju- weren’t in them. During soccer team is dawning and the play- On a typical day of her sum- nior right offensive tackle Eze- season after school she attends ers are now getting back into mer vacation, Chancellor High kiel Fields. Fields believes that school soccer practice and after the grove of competing. After School Junior Savannah Cook the team has gained a vast that she attends another soccer good performances against val- starts her days off by not start- amount of talent since last sea- practice for travel soccer. Once iant foes this year such as Riv- ing. Since there’s no bus or ride she finally returns to her home son and believes that the team to catch she sleeps in then gets she has dinner, finishes her “The season is look- has gained a lot of experience prepared for the day. Follow- homework, and gets as much ing pretty positive, from the first few games of their ing her preparations she enjoys well deserved rest as possible. season. going out hiking, or swimming During the weekends through- and we have im- With a couple of games under with her friends. Afterwards she out the school year Cook usually proved a lot since last their belts, the team is shaping typically finds herself having spends her Saturdays at soccer up to having a good campaign dinner with her friends or fam- games and her sundays going year.” this season. Be sure to come out ily. and support your fellow Char- out for lunches or dinners with erbend High School the team is However her school days are gers as they face Courtland High her friends or family. looking forward to a successful not as easy going. Cook begins School at home on October 13th. season and hopes to continue her day “getting up WAY too their good form and repeat their J.V F00tball By Danielle Gray needed to sit out the rest of the Staff Reporter game and suffered from a loss that night. JV football constantly prac- Recently the boys won against tices during the summer from Liberty High School. Now they early mornings to the after- are on their well deserved bi- noons. Now that school has week and are practicing to started they’ve been practicing hopefully get their next win at to win some games. When the James River. Come and support boys played at Eastern View our charger JV football team. they’ve experienced some inju- ries as well as about five people Photo courtesy of Savannah Cook Savannah Cook (middle) has a fun time going out with her friends Emma Haus (Left), Sarah Kreider (middle left), Lilly Church (Middle Right) and Cate kerns (Right) Fall Cheer By Danielle Gray to help them improve their skills Staff Reporter for the rest of the season. With CHick-Fil-A BOwl cheer comes many injures as in Chancellor cheer has been concussions and girls falling on hard at work all summer pre- their shoulders. Competition is paring for the football sea- a huge endeavor. The girls have son, by learning plenty of new been staying after to work on cheers, practicing jumps, and their difficult routines. stunts. Coaches Ms.Player and Come out and check out our Ms.Clark have been training Chancellor cheerleaders at any the girls to get them in the right football game. shape by practicing after school If you resist reading what you disagree with, how will you ever acquire deeper insights into what you believe? The things most worth reading are pre- cisely those that challenge our convictions.

Photo by Mary Cate Mosher ~Author Unknown Senior kicker Nick Peterson (Left) celebrates a Chick-Fil-A From: Mrs. Pickren Bowl win on the field with his fellow teammates. Photo by Myah Hildago Sports 7 September 2015 September 2015 8 Sports op-ed section nese, and although her English The most important theme changing. A Summer to was great, there were many in- day, however, was Diplomat The 2016 High School Dip- stances in which we had to find Day, in which the students were lomats Program will be held different ways to communicate split up into small groups to dis- Wednesday July 27, 2016 – Sat- Remember with each other. There was also cuss worldwide issues as true urday August 6, 2016, with a the issue of our cultural differ- diplomats. We covered topics mandatory student orientation My High School Diplomats ences. Shockingly, even with that are normally avoided in on Tuesday July 26, 2016, held Experience the abundant differences be- high schools due to their serious at Princeton University. The By:Caitlin Bonner tween the American and Japa- nature, such as stereotypes and application is open to any cur- TLB Correspondent nese cultures, we discussed and the lack of proper education in rent sophomores or juniors in- debated many topics. We were underdeveloped countries. This terested and is due by January Unforgettable. Remarkable. both interested in hearing the day was particularly incredible 8, 2016. The official application Life changing. other’s opinion on everything to me, because it gave everyone can be found on the website So many incredible words from gender equality, to nuclear an opportunity to speak up and below. It requires the comple- could be used to try to describe weapons, to even the differenc- share their opinion, while ev- tion of general information and The High School Diplomats Pro- es between American and Japa- eryone around listened with an three essay prompts, along with gram. Yet, there is no one word nese dating, open mind. I left the discussion one letter of recommendation. that can truly encapsulate the Aside from the incredible table with a feeling of satisfac- In mid-February, all applicants beautiful experience I had this bonds every American student tion due to the idea that on that will receive an email informing past summer at this program. made with their Japanese room- day, in that moment, I was a dip- them if they will be offered an The High School Diplomats mate, the program has many lomat. interview which will be held in program is a once in a lifetime more components that added This program left me wanting March. Letters will be sent out experience that brings togeth- to the wonderful experience. more. Before those ten days, I mid-April informing applicants er high school students from There were talent shows, kara- had not realized my interest in if they have been accepted. around the world for a ten-day oke nights, dances, discussions, diplomacy and international If you are interested in this cultural exchange program. and nearly every day had some relations. I took so much away program, you can learn more Specifically, 40 American stu- sort of theme to it in order to from The High School Diplo- about how to apply by visit- dents and 40 Japanese students. share our cultures with each mats Program, including knowl- ing The High School Diplomats But it is so much more than that. other. There was Japanese Cul- edge, friendship, and a better website at www.highschooldip- My first day at the program was ture Day, Halloween, Olympics understanding of myself and lomats.com. If you have any filled with so many different Day, and many more days where the rest of the world. I would questions, you can contact the emotions. I felt extreme excite- the roommates would dress up recommend this program to American Director of the pro- ment because all the Americans together and learn about one anyone and everyone, because gram, Celine Zapolski, at (571) had finally arrived at Princeton another while having the best this experience is truly unfor- 234-5072 or at celinezapolski@ University, the campus where time. gettable, remarkable, and life highschooldiplomats.com. we would be staying for the en- tirety of the program. I also felt anxious and nervous, however, because not even 24 hours after I arrived at Princeton, my Japa- nese roommate, Sakura, would be arriving as well. We would then be spending every moment of every day at each other’s side, forming bonds with the end goal of bringing our countries closer together. Although I had been anxious over Sakura’s arrival, when the time came, I was overjoyed to meet her. Better yet, the feel- ing was mutual. We both knew instantly that our friendship was unbreakable. We man- aged to overcome many bar- riers, the most difficult being the language and culture bar- riers. See, I do not speak Japa- Op-Ed 9 September 2015 Code.org helps inspire Celebrity Spotlight By Ashley Ragonese foundation created by Seinfeld’s Junior News Editor wife, Jessica Seinfeld. children globally Celebrities. Some we look up Baby Buggy is a project to help By Talon Torres Lastly, Code.org encourages to, some we despise, some we curb generational poverty. Jes- Staff Reporter students to think outside of the wish we could marry. And some, sica states in an interview with Have you ever wondered box and think outside of the box do wonderful acts of kindness The New York Times that the how the apps on your phone or to complete tasks. By encourag- that we can’t help but applaud. foundation was actually intend- the games on your computer ing creativity, it helps prepare Who are we kidding? Nothing is ed to be local, with just helping worked? Code.org is a website users for their future endeavors! better then seeing Angelina Jolie families within the New York that teaches students program- For more information about adopt children. This column will City area, however it became ming by using games and ac- programming, check out Code. be used to spotlight celebrities a huge success and now aides tivities. Can’t believe it? Some of org, Code Academy, and consid- that are using their fame for the the programming languages are: er signing up for the Computer good. “Together this come- Blocky; a simplified program- Math class taught here at Chan- dic team represents ming language using block with cellor! This column will be prewritten code inside, Java “Computer Science jobs repre- used to spotlight the true entity of sent the fasted growing segment selflessness. “Computer Science of jobs in all STEM fields.” says celebrities that are jobs represent the Robin Parrish, the Computer using their fame for families nationwide. Math teacher here in Chancel- This specific event is not only fasted growing seg- lor. “Programs are designed the good. raising money to give assistance ment of jobs in all to engage young minds and to families in need, but it also help them advance from being Some of us may remember Jer- is a celebration of the founda- STEM fields.” ry Seinfield, an incredibly fa- tion’s 15th year in helping curb “Code.org encourages mous American comedian who poverty. Both comedians are cript; a programming language students to think starred in the sit-com classic extremely excited to be working used on most websites, and TV show Seinfeld. Conveniently together on stage according to outside of the box many others. he will be working with the hi- “Some we look up The website offers activities and think outside of larious comedian Amy Schumer such as: The Hour of Code; a this fall for a benefit perfor- to, some we despise, the box to complete puzzle game that requires you “It became a huge some we wish we to use Blocky to solve, LightBot; tasks.” another puzzle game that re- success and now could marry.” quires the player to use “Move- merely computer users to cre- ment squares” to move LightBot ators.The C++ class at Chancel- aides families nation- their responses in an interview to the goal, and Code Combat; lor High School is designed to wide.” by Look to the Stars. a rogue-like RPG in which the introduce the students to com- These two of many celebri- player uses Python to move and puter programming and the mance. ties are a prime example of how control their character. As the thinking skills necessary to be The event will be on Novem- one can use their stardom for player collects more loot, more successful in all STEM fields. ber 16th, at the Beacon Theater the good of others and not just commands are unlocked for Students can take the C++ class in New York City, New York. The themselves. Together this come- them. after completing Geometry.” performance is being held to dic team represents the true en- raise money for Baby Buggy, a tity of selflessness.

Photo Credit: Talon Torres Code Combat ia another interactive game featured on Code.org. On the right are the commands controlling the player character. September 2015 10 Op-Ed Recipes With Myah Myah Hidalgo Junior Op-Ed Editor Welcome back Chargers! This summer has been a crazy whirlwind. How about trying a mouthwatering and delicious new recipe: Cheesy Chex Mix. This hearty snack is the perfect after school treat. Cheesy Chex Mix Ingredients: Three cups of Chex cereal Two cups of mini pretzels One cup of cheese crackers( ex: Cheeze-It ) One cup of parmesan cheese Two tablespoons of melted butter A pinch of garlic powder Directions: Mix ingredients together and stir. Bake 15 minutes and enjoy!

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Back to school brainteaser By Talon Torres Staff Reporter MARTIAN MONDAY

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Photo by Jonathon Ambrosse Faculty and students sport their martian attire for Spirit Week.

Op-Ed 11 September 2015 Me and Earl steps up cancer movie game By: Lilly Church provide celebrity appeal for the ever anticipated he would. Earl has not been matched. The Staff Reporter film as well as comic relief. The Though the writing is medio- characters were often shot alone film received a PG-13 rating cre, the actors were able to de- even though they were having a Cancer movies are often for sexual content, drug mate- liver both lines and emotions conversation with someone else framed around a couple, young rial, language, and thematic ele- with exceptional quality. Hav- in the scene. For instance, the or old but nonetheless in love, ments. ing appeared in only two pre- conversation about the college that “can’t be separated” but Mann plays the role of Greg vious productions, Cyler trans- essay between Greg and Rachel are inevitably torn apart by the Gaines, a teenager who is a part forms himself with surprising in the hospital gave the illusion tragedy that is death. They are of every social group in his high ease into a title role, giving Earl of them sitting back to back in- full of overdramatic acting, with school, yet manages to avoid a strong yet somehow soft pres- stead of across from each other. characters played by people who attaching to anyone enough to ence that transferred into both Part of the amazing cinematog- make it excruciatingly obvious call them a friend. He spends harsh fight scenes and delicate raphy is credited to the setting. they have no idea what it’s like his time creating satires of clas- mourning scenes of the movie. The stairs of the album shop and to be affected by terminal -ill sic movies with his long time Cooke has been in only eleven the buildings and layout of the ness. These tragic romance films co-worker, Earl (Cyler). How- films including Me and Earl. neighborhood provided amaz- are shot with classic camera- ever, when Greg’s overbear- She clearly did her research for ing angle and shot opportunities work, zooming in on tears and ing parents find out about his the part of Rachel, mixing angst, for the director to capitalize on. stolen kisses. Frankly, cancer classmate Rachel Kushner’s agony, anxiety, and acceptance This movie is targeted toward movies are poorly made films (Cooke) leukemia, Greg is forced to perfectly express the emo- a high school audience, teens that induce too much hype from to befriend the dying girl. Soon tions of a real patient of termi- who can relate to the lives of teenagers and will only ever ap- enough, the friendship becomes nal illness. As for Mann, the role Greg, Earl, and/or Rachel. Few pear on Lifetime. However, Me quite real and mutual. Greg be- of Greg could not be portrayed movies have lived up to the act- and Earl and the Dying Girl in- gins to make a film dedicated by a better young actor. The ing, cinematography, and over- troduces a new class of cancer to Rachel, and Rachel pushes character’s subtle but compli- all plot of this movie, earning it movie, elevating its category to Greg to apply to college. How- cated personality shot straight 5 stars with The Lightning Bolt. a whole new level. ever, when Rachel decides to through Mann and into Greg, Though some critics have Me and Earl is directed by end chemotherapy, and Earl giving the character a life of his dealt harsh reviews to this mov- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, and dis- and Greg get into their biggest own. Not only did Mann trans- ie, Me and Earl and the Dying tributed by Fox Searchlight Pic- fight yet, Greg’s world seems to form into Greg, but Greg trans- Girl is a one of a kind, coming of tures. The 105 minute film fea- fall apart around him. Through formed throughout the movie, age, must see movie. tures Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, the mess and tragedy that ill- morphing from the imitation of and Olivia Cooke in the three ness always seems to fabricate, a nobody to a genuinely careful main roles of the movie. Nick Greg will learn more about him- friend. Offerman and Molly Shannon self and his companions than he The cinematography of Me and Brandon Simon Jourdan Marina The Grid Bolick Kutenga Meckle Yeary Stripes Stripes Polka dots or stripes? Stripes Polka Dots

The Breakfast Club X-Men: Days Of Future Favorite movie seen Jurassic World over summer break. Past Nightcrawler If you had to grow up in Sixties Future a different time period Sixties what would it be? The Wild West

If you could only listen Lose Yourself by Hood Politics by to one song for the rest Eminem Kendrick Lamar A very long one of your life what would Drag Me Down by One Direction it be? September 2015 12 Op-Ed When misery is worth it By Tyler Jacobs Staff Reporter found by a super-fan An- One can’t simply forget nie Wilkes. the long hours of sitting in As one progresses through silence, bathed in a flood King’s psychological thrill- of never-ending words. A er, more is learned about good book should do just the characters and given a that, catch someone in the rising feeling of dread, iso- moment, urge the reader to lation, and ultimately, mis- keep on scanning the pages ery. The reader learns that so there isn’t a blank space everything isn’t as it seems in one’s memory. Misery, and that Annie Wilkes isn’t by world-renowned author such a sweet, hospitable Stephen King, is that book. nurse, but quite a psychot- King draws the reader in ic woman prone to vio- with the gurgled thoughts lent outbursts. King puts of the novel’s protagonist the reader in Paul’s shoes, and narrator, Paul Shel- especially during the in- don, who is the author of famous hobbling scene, an acclaimed romance se- which makes one thankful ries which stars a Victorian for having both their feet. era woman named Misery. Misery is a truly unforget- Paul was vacationing in table novel worth read- Colorado to celebrate fin- ing several times over. ishing his newest novel King uses brilliant writing, in his series. When leav- character developement, Photo Source School Library Journal ing his hotel, Paul crashes and beautiful storytell- Misery, written by highly acclaimed horror author Stephen King, is a his vehicle off the side ing to leave a long lasting character driven story that draws the attention of the reader. of a country road when a impression and entice the violent, sudden blizzard reader to open yet another strikes the desolate rocky one of his books to cre- spirit week fun mountain countryside. ate yet another beautiful However, Paul is luckily memory.

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Op-Ed 13 September 2015 features section New Teachers west, new Counselor new talent in SPED, English By Rachel Thompson Senior Op-Ed Editor was visiting with her family and friends up in Rochester. She and “Take care of yourself and her daughter also spent “a ton of force yourself to stay focused,” time” at their pool and at Kings encourages Maggie West, the Dominion. new counseling director here at In her free time she loves Chancellor High. “Four years spending time with her 4-year- goes by very quickly, and only old daughter. West says, “We you can control how it turns play, do crafts, go to the pool, out.” etc.” She also states that she West was born and raised in a loves to go to the gym, but ex- suburb of Rochester, NY called plains that she love/hate run- Spencerport. She attended ning. “Spending time with my SUNY Brockport where she re- family and friends is also very ceived her Bachelor’s in Psy- important to me.” chology. She also attended the “Do something today that your University of Rochester for her future self will be thankful for,” Photo courtesy of the yearbook staff Master’s in School Counseling. states West. “I see this quote a Ms. Hill sitting outside reading 1984 by George Orwell. West made the move down to lot and it is advice I like to give By Raelyn Slaughter married in the fall and she and Spotsylvania, Virginia in August to everyone.” West states, “It is Junior Features Editor her fiance are going to start a 2005. This is her 11th year as a all about making good choices new life together. school counselor and her 7th not just for today but for the Not many people choose a job Her favorite colors are hot year as the counseling director. rest of your life. It’s about do- that they may love, but this Eng- pink, lime green, and leopard West replaced Ms. Litton who ing something that may feel a bit lish teacher does.” print. “It’s true- not that you retired this past June. risky but you know will benefit I am one of the lucky one’s that would know by looking at me.” “I always knew I wanted to you.” wake up everyday loving what I Hill’s favorite hobbies are com- work with children,” explains “In the end it is really about do,” states Ms.Hill new teacher peting in mud run’s like Rugged West. “I had a degree in psy- you and your high school di- to Chancellor. Maniac,and the Savage Race. chology and did some volun- ploma - no one else can get Hill grew up in Orange Park, She also like kayaking, hiking, teering in college with at-risk you that. Also, once you leave Florida, and lived there for some and reading outside. adolescents and something CHHS and enter into the “real time. She moved to DC about “Something interesting I do just felt right about working world” your choices really do five years ago. This is her first that no one know’s is that I with pre-teens/teens.” At first, shape your future.” year in Virginia. She went to briefly considered dropping out she really wanted to work with West can be found in the the University of Florida for of school to become a costume middle school students, but was Counseling office. undergrad,and Lesley Univer- designer on Broadway. Turns hired as a high school counselor. sity for graduate school, but she out it’s expensive to live in “Now, I couldn’t see myself do- didn’t always want to be a Eng- NYC.” Her best moment in her ing anything different! I love lish teacher. Hill stated. “Before career was last year. One of her working in a high school!” I decided to become a teacher I very reluctant reader’s finished Something that Chancellor wanted to be a doctor and work her first novel ever. It was- ex students wouldn’t guess about towards a cure for AIDS in Af- citing for her ,and exciting for West is that she danced from rica, but my ninth grade teacher Ms.Hill because the student was when she was two, all the way changed my entire life, and I seeking the joy in reading. She through college! She studied love having the same opportu- stuck with Hill till the end of the tap, ballet, pointe, jazz and Irish nity to do the same for my stu- year and her reading level had dance. West states, “I ate, slept dents.” grown over three years worth. and breathed dance just as our Hill started her career as a It was a commendable achieve- athletes do here in high school.” teacher in 2010. Before she ment moment for the student, This summer West was found came to work here she worked Photo by Rachel Thomnpson and she was happy to be a part working, because she is a at KIPP, a college prep-a char- Ms. West excited and ready to of that.” 12-month counselor, but she too work at Chancellor. ter school, in DC She decided to come here because she is getting September 2015 14 Features Parlez-vous français Clark ready to counsel By Matthew Sanders “This position is a great op- Senior Sports Editor portunity,” stated Waurio when asked to explain her teaching at As the years have gone by, Chancellor. “Students at Chan- loved and adored teachers have cellor are more excited about come and gone here at Chan- learning and more involved and cellor High School. Though we are more motivated.” will miss many of those who have gone, we will also learn to “Waurio is love the ones who have came to Chancellor to replace those excited for what is who have left. One of the teach- ers who has taken Chancellor by to come this year storm is Rebecca Waurio, one of and is ready to our new French teachers. Waurio is acclimating well to take on whatever Photo by Rachel Thompson her new full time role at Chan- Ms. Clark is smiling and ready for the new year with her new family. cellor High School. “ It’s nice to By Rachel Thompson This summer she enjoyed tak- comes her way.” Senior Op-Ed Editor be in one building full time; I feel ing a few trips with her family to at home,” stated Waurio. “I have Make sure to give a warm and “I have always enjoyed helping South Carolina and Pittsburgh, been here for two years, and my friendly hello to Madame Wau- others,” states Kristin Clark a PA. Some of her favorite places goal is to be 100% Charger. I also rio in her room B133. new guidance counselor here at are Cape Coast, Ghana, New Or- have a great department.” Chancellor High. “Working with leans and Los Angeles. others to achieve their goals and In her free time she enjoys becoming a counselor was a way listening to gospel and contem- for me to be able to reach many porary Christian music. She also people, and help them to do so.” plays the piano and is working Clark was raised in Caroline on learning guitar. County and attended Caroline “Use your high school years to County Public schools. She re- focus on developing a plan for ceived her undergraduate de- the future,” encourages Clark. gree from The University of Vir- “Take classes that will help you ginia and her graduate degree reach your future goals. En- from Virginia Commonwealth joy these years in a responsible University. Before joining Chan- manner and make the most of cellor’s staff she was a school them.” counselor at Caroline Middle A high school survival tip from School. This is her fourth year as Clark is “Stay out of drama, and a school counselor. keep a small, but strong support Clark replaced Mrs. Brown network.” Clark can be found in the Stu- Photo by Emma Haus who retired this past June as Ms. Waurio does well at keeping her students engaged in their learning. school counselor. dent Counseling office. Phillips moves to library Kaitlyn O’Gorman about her new job and overall hard NFL fan with the app on Senior News Editor environment. her phone and everything. She “Reading is my passion”, loves watching ESPN in her free Many students will remem- gushes Phillips. “I love helping time and keeping up with all the ber seeing this lovely lady at the students find new and exciting teams. greeter’s desk in the lobby. She’s books to read.” Phillips would like to remind not new to Chancellor High Phillips spent her summer va- students at Chancellor to keep School, but new to her position. cation kayaking in Georgia on a calendar because it will save Her name is Mrs. Phillips, she the Back River on Tybee Island. them by keeping them orga- went from a paraeducator posi- She also read on beaches like nized with assignments as well tion to replacing Mrs. Bennet’s Topsail Island for much of her as their crazy social lives. position as the library secretary. vacation, extending her read- Stop by the library to visit Phil- Photo by Lilly Church Although she’s going to miss the Ms. Phillips is smiling and ready ing list to 15 books this sum- lips and ask her about her sum- people she worked with in her to begin a new year in the mer. Reading is not Phillips’ mer reading favorites or about past position, she is very excited Library. only passion, she also is a die the latest NFL news. Features 15 September 2015 Horoscopes By Laura Sullivan Taurus (4/21-5/20) – You’re check any gossip you’re hearing want, keep working and you’ll Website Editor full of confidence determined about before you spread it, or appreciate it much more once to make this the best week yet! better yet, don’t spread it at all. you get it. Aquarius (1/22-2/18) – Look Stay focused. Virgo (8/24-9/22) – You’re on Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) – forward to a great year, there is Gemini (5/21-6/20) – There’s your own this weekend, do what Avoid going places where you many things in store for you this a lot going on for you at the mo- makes you happiest. think you may not belong, trou- year. ment and you may begin to feel Libra (9/23-10/23)- You feel ble is waiting. Pisces (2/19-3/20) – Be care- overwhelmed, keep going it gets like tasking risks at the begin- Capricorn (12/22-1/21) –I know ful as to who you befriend, some easier. ning of the school year, be sure what you did last summer. Just people aren’t as friendly as they Cancer (6/21-7/22) – You may to consider others feelings be- kidding! But if that statement seem. come along a few minor prob- fore going for it. scared you, perhaps you should Aries (3/21-4/20) – Try join- lems soon, be sure to resolve Scorpio (10/24-11/22) – You visit one of our new school ing a new team or sport this year them and don’t ignore it. may not have enough money at counselors. and see where it takes you. Leo (7/23-8/23) – Double the moment for something you Chastain Chronicles: Choose Your Adventure By Tyler Jazcobs tone. The two men went a little tell from that body in front of us, him and then summoned an urn Staff Reporter ways back. The figure stood and you’re getting sloppy,” Chastain to which he poured in the ashes. turned towards the monster stated boldly, gripping the ivory With a spell, he sealed the urn, Chapter 1: New York Monster hunter, blood dripping from his handle firmly in his right hand. wrote ‘Anthony’ on it and used Hunter lips. Anthony stood behind him an incantation to summon a Rain fell on the dirty city “Damian Chastain, a mutual now. “Had you been on your doorway to a pocket universe streets and pelted the long acquaintance. How nice it is to game, that man wouldn’t have which was where he stored most trench coat of Damian Chastain see you,” the handsome vam- had enough power to vibrate of his items, such as the broom, as he walked the sidewalks of pire replied in a charming tone. the scream right off his vocal dust pan, and urn. He called it the slums. New York was a city Clearly trying to get into Chas- cords. Never would have seen the Mary Poppins Closet. “I’ll he was quite familiar with. He’s tain’s head. you coming,” Chastain explains take you to the Vatican eventu- been around a while. Not many The monster hunter mumbled matter-of-factly. Chastain had ally, an excellent trophy,” Chas- people knew him, but he’d a few words and opened up the to protect humanity from mon- tain states as he closes MP’s made it his business to know left side of his trench coat, look- sters like Anthony. Especially closet. them. Chastain’s boots made a ing in at the miniature arsenal. from ones with such a high body Chastain looked at the corpse satisfying thud on the concrete “I’d have brought a lot more count. left by Anthony. “Police will as he walked, but the sounds things had I known you’d be in “He may have seen me com- handle your body, friend. But were quickly blocked out by the town. Speaking of which, what ing, but shall you?” the vampire there are some things I need to echoes of man’s screams. “Might brings you?” Chastain asked, snarled as he leapt towards the do,” Chastain explained, walk- as well go check it out,” Chastain pulling out a stake that had a hunter. At that moment, Chas- ing over and kneeling down by grumbled. The monster hunter wooden spike, but the handle tain turned in a flash, the stake the body. The monster hunter quickened his pace and turned was an ivory cross. The wood pointed towards Anthony. An- was packed with vampire hunt- down an alley. He was young, was stained with blood, hav- thony’s eyes went wide as he ing gear. New York was having a looked to be in his early thirties, ing plunged into many undead had sent himself to his death. bit of a problem as of late. Were- handsome face but gruff, and chests. He dropped a bit of holy Chastain slid backwards from wolves were also moving in, but he had silky, dirty blond hair. water on the wood and it sizzled the force of the vampires jump. he didn’t view them as much as Chastain was rather fit but wore as he whispered a few more in- The force from it also sending a threat as the vampires. He did rather shapeless clothing, usu- cantations. the stake straight through the however have plenty of silver ally wearing a suit minus a vest “Marcus brings me, Damian. vampire’s sternum and piercing blades and medallions. and blazer as he wore a trench And death. Mine and Marcus’s the heart. The murderous fiend’s Chastain turned the head of coat over the white, button up now dead friends, no thanks to body falling to the ground in a Anthony’s victim to get a look at shirt, along with the black tie. you, told me that some dogs had mess of ash. the bite. He pulled an odd, com- He never closed the trench coat moved in. I want them out so “Alright. That was anticlimac- plicated, mechanical device out to easily access his tools. the coven him and I are building tic,” Chastain stated, putting of his coat and placed it over the Chastain began a light jog as can have a secure foothold in the stake back in his coat after bite holes. He adjusted the dis- he came upon the source of the this lovely city,” the vampire ex- applying more holy water, giv- tance between the two needles screams. A figure in a long black plained charismatically, circling ing him protection from the to match the space between the coat was hunched over a corpse. Chastain expectantly. vampiric blood. He murmured punctures in the jugular before A figure Chastain recognized. “Anthony, you know what my more incantations and a blue inserting the needles and put- “Anthony. I’d greatly appreci- job is. Come on, mate. Truth- light flashed inside his coat. He ting straps around the victim’s ate it if you just stood up, turned fully, I hope the passing of your pulled out a hand broom and head and neck to keep the de- around, and let me stake you,” blood buddies hit home. You dustpan. Chastain swept up as vice from falling. The machine Chastain said in an annoyed won’t get away this time, I can much as the wet ground allowed had several buttons and tubes September 2015 16 Features the man’s forehead. He opened notepad. “Five people went the man’s mouth and dropped missing in Central Park, but in holy water. Once the Juicer there’s the that open murder dinged, Chastain pressed a but- case going on and that’s an ever ton and pulled off the silver can- growing list of victims. Seven so ister that was now filled with the far,” Chastain had a habit of talk- vampiric venom. Chastain used ing to himself. Helped him stay a sealing spell and put it inside on a singular train of thought. his coat before undoing the It was a habit of many people straps on the machine and put- with....exceptionally power- ting it back in his coat as well. ful energy fueling their veins. He poured some holy water on When those cranky witches in the bite marks and put the wa- cartoons are shouting the in- ter back in his coat. Luckily he gredients as they toss them into had several bottles of that as a cauldron, they’re doing it for well. He’s stocked up last time more than dramatic effect or to he’d visited the Vatican. Being scare children. “Or I could just one of the last monster hunters go home,” Chastain chuckled at of his order, the Catholic Church his options. Every night was a had put their concern on his long one with him. warlock bloodline aside and the Pope had blessed the water 1. Make way to Central Park to for Chastain himself. However, investigate the last known lo- they had made it quite clear that cations of the people who went he’d ‘downstairs’ for his treason. missing? Chastain stood and looked up and around at the waterlogged 2. Investigate the murder case. and molded alleyway. “Gotta Seven crime scenes. Could be love these late night walks,” victims of the vampire/were- Chastain mumbled to himself, wolf turf war that’s bubbling? Photo by Mi standing and securing the items Chastain discovers Anthony in a dark alleyway in the in his coat. The rain had slowed 3. Go home and rest for the slums of New York City to a faint sprinkle. He walked night. It’s been a long day and protruding from different sec- ing out the venom which went out of the alleyway and let out need to think about the thing’s tions. The device that Chas- into a silver canister connected a sigh. Anthony said about an addi- tain called ‘The Juicer’ began to the device. Chastain pulled a “A life of a monster hunter is tional vampire coven moving sucking out blood through the cross necklace from inside his never dull one,” Chastain mum- into Long Island? puncture wounds and filter- coat, kissed it and placed it on bled as he pulled out a small staff profiles of the lightning bolt

Features 17 September 2015 Kaitlyn O’Gorman Jordan Pearson Senior News Editor Editor-in-Chief Hi! My name is Kaitlyn mom as my main bestie, as My name is Jordan Pear- ing. My interests clearly or O’Gorman, or OG and per usual. It’s not that bad son, and I am the Editor- include writing. Journal- this is my third year on the though because I still have in-Chief of The Lightning ism is something I am very Newspaper staff and the my field hockey team on Bolt newspaper this year! passionate about, and I second year I’m editing which I’m the starting var- The very fact that I am typ- intend to continue study- for the News section. I’m sity goalie, unless I’m not ing this is so exciting and ing it in college. I have a senior, so this will be my doing so hot that day dur- unbelievable, and I can’t been writing for as long as last ever profile. I planned ing warm-ups, and Larkin wait to create an amazing I can remember. From fic- on making this one fan- decides otherwise. I don’t product with the rest of my tion to poetry and music to tastic, but I honestly really really have any hobbies friends on the staff. I am a non-fiction news articles. suck at writing about my- except for Judo, eating, senior here at Chancellor, Another interest of mine self, so this will probably sleeping, Netflixing, and which is extremely hard to is music. I am in Vocal En- be as short and awkward grocery shopping with my believe. I remember walk- semble, which is the top as the last two I’ve writ- mom which is probably my ing through the doors of choir in the school. I have ten. I’m the oldest of four favorite hobbie out of all of this school as a freshman made so many new friends and luckily the only girl, them. So that’s me. Now go and being so terrified of in there as well. I am also a because I never ever have read up on The Lightning what the next four years Parks and Rec soccer play- to share anything! My two Bolt’s news section which would have in store for me. er, which is so much fun, best friends selfishly left my junior editor, Ashley Now, I am just as terrified especially when you have me this summer for col- Ragonese, and I slaved for what is to come in the someone as amazing as my lege so I’m left with my over for you to enjoy! years following this one dad coaching. Ashley Ragonese .Opportunities are open- As I earlier stated, I am ing themselves up, which really excited to produce Junior News Editor can be pretty scary, but this newspaper and I hope Wow- my second year on paper, but I also like be- is also an amazing feel- you all enjoy. The Lightning Bolt and this ing a part of other groups year as your Junior News as well. I also love my part Emma Haus Editor ! I hope to bring you time job at Krispy Kreme. great articles that will keep I am very excited for this Junior Sports Editor you reading. My name is year, and I hope to make Hi, my name is Emma shows to watch are Pretty Ashley and this is my Ju- this year the best one yet. Haus and I am the Junior Little Liars, The Walking nior year here at Chancel- Stay tuned. Sports Editor. I really en- Dead, and NCIS, I love all lor. I love writing for the joy drawing and listen- action movies, they are the ing to music. I play for the greatest kinds of movies to Matt Sanders school’s field hockey team be made. My favorite color and spring track team. My is pink and my favorite Senior Sports Editor favorite subjects are Jour- kind of clothing to wear Aye Matt! you don’t know who I am, nalism and English. When is scarves. I hope all you What’s going on Char- which is very likely, then I grow up I plan to be a readers enjoy our newspa- gers? Senior Sports Editor here are a couple of things journalist. My favorite TV per this year! Matthew Sanders here. I like: sports, French, awe- I am looking forward to some things that take writing about the ins and up time, and school.You outs of Chancellor High can except the best of the School for one last year. sports section from me this Hopefully I can make it the year! I hope that everyone best year for me, as well has a great year. See you in as my fellow seniors. If the halls!

September 2015 18 Features Rachel Thompson MYAH HIDALGO Junior Op-ed Editor Senior Op-ed Editor Hey guys, welcome back that i'm a little unorganized Hi! I’m Rachel Thomp- the way out to California. to The Lighting Bolt News- , and by a little , I mean a son and (I can’t believe Some of the highlights paper! I’m Myah Hidalgo lot. I'm so gullible that last I’m saying this) I am a se- we went to were Nashville, and I’m the Junior Op-Ed year the entire newspaper nior! Although this will The Grand Canyon, Seat- editor. A little about - my staff, convinced me that be my third year on The tle, and Chicago. I hope to self, I'm a junior this year there was a man in the Lightning Bolt Newspaper one day go to Australia! and want to go to college ceiling (shout out to Neil staff it is my first time as In my free time you can to study Film and Cine- Shubel). I’m super excited an editor! I will be working find me, playing defense matography. I have a pas- for this year and hope to with Myah Hidalgo as the on my soccer team, baby- sion for books and fingers see you around the halls Opinions Editor. sitting, on Pinterest or crossed, one day hope to , please say hi because

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own a bookstore. One of i'm always happy to see a know about me are that I business. my worst habits is the fact friendly face. love chocolate sprinkled We hope you enjoy the doughnuts, taking pic- opinion section of our pa- Josef Jazvic tures, and anything tur- per. Be sure to check it out! Senior Features Editor quoise. I also love trav- If you have an opinion Hi! My name is Josef Jaz- way too many TV shows eling. This summer my you want to be expressed vic. I am this year's Senior movies too pick a favorite, sisters and I took a crazy, in TLB, I’m often found in Features Editor and this however I do have a favor- one month trip driving all room A113. is my second year on The ite soccer team. I am a loy- Lightning Bolt Newspa- al Chelsea FC supporter. per. I am currently a junior Journalism is my favor- here at Chancellor. ite school subject by far. I My hobbies and pas- enjoy writing features and sions include watching opinion articles so look out television and movies, for those this year. Raelyn eating pizza, and playing Slaughter (Junior Features soccer. Whenever intro- Editor) and I work really ducing myself I never fail hard on the Features sec- to mention how much I tion so be sure to check love pizza, because it is a that out as well! divine food item. I've seen Raelyn Slaughter Junior Features Editor Hi my name is Raelyn this year is to show people Slaughter, and I am a Ju- my style of writing, to im- nior here at Chancellor prove, and to show others High School. This is my you can do anything. Last second year working on summer I babysat, hung The Lightning Bolt, and I out with friend’s and fam- love it! Being on the news- ily, and my nephew was paper has helped me open born as well. My favorite up to new things, and defi- color is purple. When I am nitely get me out of my not very busy I like to lis- comfort zone. My hope for ten to music, sing, and of me becoming a new editor course write. Features 19 September 2015 Laura Sullivan TALON TORRES Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Hello! My name is Laura, Over the summer I went Hello! My name is Talon reality. Some of my hob- also known as “Subway to possibly the greatest Torres and I am excited to bies include programming, Girl”, or “Honda Girl” be- place on earth, Chicago! be part of The Lightning playing video games, eat- cause of my job and car This year I look forward to Bolt staff this year! I have ing, sleeping, and martial license plate. This is my graduation and all the oth- always wanted to be on a arts. I hope that you all en- final year on The Light- er exciting senior events. newspaper staff and now joy the paper! ning Bolt Newspaper staff! In my free time I enjoy I can make this dream a This class has been a high- painting my nails, texting, light to all of my A days for and taking selfies with my tyler Jacobs the past few years when I dog. I hope you enjoy read- Staff Reporter started as a freshman. This ing. Let’s make this year a year I will be writing the great one! Hi! My name is Tyler Ja- the fine arts department at horoscopes for each issue. cobs and I am the author of Chancellor once you get a the new Choose Your Own taste. I’m extremely excit- lilly church Adventure series you’ll ed to have the misadven- Staff Reporter see in TLB this year. Be- tures of my own character ing a writer for the news- featured in the paper. I’m Hello Chancellor-goers! how extremely passion- paper is an honor to me, a obviously super hyped for I am Lilly Church, a Junior ate I am about Twilight big one. I get to work with this year and I hope you here at Chancellor, and this in particular. My favorite wonderful and intelligent readers out there are too! I my first year on The Light- thing to watch on TV is people. I’m really excited can’t wait for the votes for ning Bolt. I will be a staff the Republican debates, for this school year, espe- the future of my characters Reporter for the newspa- and I sing a lot. My parents cially being a drama geek. to roll in and the stories to per and hope everyone will raised me to be a diehard One never get enough of roll out! enjoy reading my articles! I Virginia Tech fan, and play field hockey and soc- being a third generation cer for Chancellor, as well Hokie, I’m practically des- makayla tardie as playing travel soccer tined to make Blacksburg Staff Reporter outside of school. My fa- my future home. When I Hi there! My name is of drama club and really vorite subjects are English get out of college, I hope to Makayla Tardie and I am a enjoy acting. My passions and lunch, and my pas- be a Crocs model, or some- sophomore here at Chan- are art, photography, eat- sions are God and family, where in front of a micro- cellor High School. This is ing, and sleeping. I want to as well as Twilight, Crocs, phone. and food. I cannot express my first year writing for help people when i’m older The Lightning Bolt and i’m and possibly become an David stack extremely excited about artist. I like going outside it! Newspaper is super fun and walking trails in the Staff Reporter for me. I’m the illustrator woods. I love flowers. I’m Hey! My name is David ing TV, playing baseball for the new Choose Your so pumped for this year Stack, Stack, or Stacks. I and basketball, and hang- own Adventure series in and I hope everybody else am apart of the Chancel- ing out with friends. The this year's paper. I’m a part enjoys it too! lor The Lightning Bolt staff. Lightning Bolt has been You will normally see my really exciting. Everyday name in the sports sec- there is something new tion. Things I usually do do! Look out for me in the are skateboarding, watch- sports section! Thanks!

September 2015 20 Features alex keisling TSA students make t-shirts Staff Reporter Hello! My name is my favorite foods are muf- for martian Monday Alex Keisling, and I am a fins and cookies. I am the sophomore here at Chan- younger brother of Kaitlyn cellor. This is my first year Keisling (I’m a lot cooler of newspaper and I am and smarter than her). excited to publish articles I love books, especially for everyone to read. In Greek, Roman, and Egyp- the winter and spring I tian stories. If you ever run track, running the 200 see me in school I'm either and 400 meters. My favor- sleeping or laughing. If I ite subject is history, and could go anywhere in the my least favorite subject world, I’d go to Rome, Italy. is math (I like to sleep in If I could have any job I’d class). My favorite activi- either want to be a college ties out of school are read- professor or an author. My ing, going on group runs, two favorite TV shows are and watching movies. My Game of Thrones and The favorite color is silver, and Walking Dead. MARY CATE MOSHER Staff Reporter photos taken by: Gregory Andrews Hi! My name is Mary photos . I enjoy sarcasm Cate. This is my first year and the occasional cup of on The Lightning Bolt staff. criticism, but mostly food One of my hobbies is pho- especially the free kind . I tography and I'm looking can't wait to share my en- forward to taking lots of thusiasm for Journalism First Fire Drill success pictures for the newspa- and photography with all per this year. My dog Pen- of you, and I hope we have ny is my best friend and a great year ! the model for most of my danielle GRAY Staff Reporter Hey, my name is Danielle food is Italian,but if I had Gray and I am a sophomore to pick an all time favorite here at Chancellor. This is it would be chicken alfre- this my first year on The do. I really love music, my Lightning Bolt, so far i am favorite bands are 5 Sec- loving it. I am on the cheer onds of Summer, One Di- team at Chancellor as well. rection and all time low. I My family is absolutely in am very excited to be writ- love with football we go to ing this year. I hope you all almost every Chancellor have a great school year. football game. My favorite Mr. Owens leading his students to their parking spot for the first firedrill Features 21 September 2015 September 2015 22 23 September 2015 September 2015 24