The Oracle A student publication of the webb sc The President’s Column Winter By Margaret Earthman Pedrigee Your What?

Hey Webbies! Student Council has a lot of fun By Jack Barton an up its sleeve for this semester! Winter Spirit Week was without a doubt the most action packed one yet! We had Every Webb student has seen them: the new monument all sorts of dress-up days, a student-teacher basketball campus. So far, a “Pedigree Your Ancestors” plaque has been tournament, and a human speed chess tournament. the Big Room, the numbers 1870 have been put up on the side Thanks to everyone who participated and showed their engraving of Sawney Webb has been put into floor in the Adm school spirit! The main questions circulating around campus have bee Later this spring, we will host the second annu- ting up all of these monuments and why are we spending m al Middle School Lock-In. Last year’s was a raging Well, that is what we set success but we want this year to be even better. Go out to discover. The ahead and put April 21 on your calendars, Little Feet, authors began their because you won’t want to miss it! And to all of you search for answers by Big Feet, we would love to have your help again this interviewing Webb stu- year. We are going to start having lock-in meetings dents. The general feel- soon so if you have any ideas or suggestions, feel free ing among all of them to attend. was anger at the fact that If you would like to see an event take place, the administration and please let me know. Feel free to email me at mearth- Mr. Cauz were spending [email protected] or just stop me in the hallway! Webb funds on these Margaret Earthman projects, many of which Student Council President students didn’t like or want. Inside this Issue... After hearing all of this outrage at what Bell Buckle History - page 2 appeared to be frivolousAn artist’s rendition of what students Uniform Fashion - page 3 spending, the authors setthe campus, the Sawney Webb Fount out to question the only Thespian Conference - page 4 recurring person that kept coming up in the complaints, our n Cauz. Both of us went into his office one afternoon for the p Entertainment - page 6 our dislike of his frivolous spending and to inform him that t Dear Dorothy - page 13 used to “tear the administration a new one.” However, the fac sented to us got completely in the way of all of our assumptions Slappy McWinchester - page 14 to rewrite this article. The headmaster informed us that all of the money that w Crossword Puzzle - back page of these monuments was coming from the “Campus Wellness I up by the Board of Trustees and entirely funded by donations r continued from page 1 myths that are accepted in our com mon elements found in all of our Cauz and the Board. So far, we were informed, the fund has raised $300,000 and tree, and a Native American. Mr. Cauz is still looking to raise about another $200,000. Perhaps the most widely a “We haven’t told people the story [about Webb],” Mr. Cauz told us, as he told Our founder, A.D. Fugitt, came up us about other monuments that he is planning to put up around campus. These to be known as Bell Buckle, and, included a sign much like the “Pedigree Your Ancestors” sign, except this one would ered, according to the Bell Buck say “Wit, Wisdom, Discipline” to would be put up on the Bond Library. One of the “carvings in the shape of a cowbel other signs would be put up on the side of the girls’ dorms and would list all of the near a free-flowing creek. This car Rhodes Scholars that have attended Webb. Mr. Cauz said that these signs would be as a warning from Indians that th “points where we can tell the Webb story.” mals of white civilization were But the Campus lands.” Hence, the name Bell Buck Wellness Fund isn’t being used A variation of this story solely for signs. It has been buckle were not carved on the tr used for the removal of the tree onto the tree, and another is that, a by the Big Room and the tree The History of Bell Buckle: Part O by Rand. The fund has also was tied around the cow’s neck m been used to plant 18 new trees An additional explanation is that a on campus as well. Mr. Cauz tied around a cow’s neck, and a N provided us with a list of about taunting it, according to The His 30 items that he hoped to do Part One. One story even says that around campus, including ren- actually killed the cow, and the Na ovating the cafeteria, putting the bell and buckle onto the tree. an elevator in the Ad Building, and on, but there must be some v and much more. they all involve the same character “I want everything to how Bell Buckle got its rather unu be completely transparent,” Mr. Cauz said as he offered usThe removal of trees on the Webb campus has left a letter which swages anyone’smany squirrels homeless. fears that money is being spent from the Webb Fund and confirmed the existence of The King Cont the Campus Wellness Initiative Fund. Our original article had been a slam against Mr. Cauz and the administration. The super creepy Burg Our original article was based upon assumptions and anger. But as always facts get is hidden in numerous in the way of any assumptions, and that’s what this new article is, and attempt to spread the facts and put down any rumors. issue of the Oracle. Ca Talking with Mr. Cauz taught us a lot about the subject that we did not know. Now, knowing the motives, function, and process of the new additions, we can all him? be impressed with the work that Mr. Cauz has done. Send us your version o What Kind Of A Name Is Bell Buckle? hidden agenda at By Hannah Kay Hunt theoracle@webbschool

After living in Bell Buckle for almost twelve years and attending school here for five, I still have not been clear as to how this place in which I spend practically all of my time came to get its name. When I tell people I live here, I usually am forced to repeat “Bell Buckle” or am met with a bemused yet slightly amused look, followed by, “Belt Buckle?” So here are the facts; we should all know where we come from, even if it is Bell Buckle. To start off, you should know that no one really knows how Bell Buckle came to be named Bell Buckle. However, there are several somewhat interrelated

2 as well. Your tie is the Uniform only thing that separates you from the rest of the Fashion Webb gentlemen. Don’t be boring and wear the By Samantha same tie day in and day Meyers out. Holiday ties are always a good choice as Emmy’s Plac long as they are not worn Does your uniform look outside of the season. No Craftsman Furniture dull? Does it seem like one wants to see a everyone looks the same? Christmas tie at Easter. Espresso Coffee Here are some nifty tips This is not to say that clas- and tricks to make your sic ties are bad; everyone Cappuccino and Latte uniform unique. needs them. A clean cut tie, with minimal designs, Sandwiches Shoes – No outfit is com- is the key to looking plete without a cute pair sharp. of shoes. While the clog “Bakery Now Open” 2 Railroad Square style is still in, improve- Jewelry – No outfit is ments can be made. Try a complete without a bit of Bell Buckle, TN “dolled-up” version of the jewelry. Over dressing 931-389-6555 original. A variety of new your jewelry is never a Phone In Orders Accepte styles have appeared good thing. Keep it simple including textured and small. A snazzy ear- designs, sequins, and ring and bracelet set is shiny, neon fabric. These essential to any wardrobe. are sure to make any uni- Just keep in mind not to form brighter. overdo it with excessively long, dangly earrings. Belts – Any pair of pants Simple hoops or studs will will tell you that they need do just fine. Don’t wear an an adorable belt to com- armful of bracelets either; pliment them, if they one or two will suffice. could talk that is. If you Landque are used to the standard This is just the start to a brown belt on khaki pants, unique uniform. try a different approach. A Experiment with different Realty Compan nice, bright cloth belt tied things until you find what in a bow will do. Or, if suits you best. Don’t just you’re someone who settle for what everyone Jim Bomar, III Br doesn’t like cloth, try a else is wearing. beaded belt or one adorned with pictures. Do you have any These will make your ideas on jazzing up pants stand apart from others. your uniform? Send Office/Night: them to us at: Ties – Fashion is not just theoracle@webb- for girls. Guys, you need (931) 389 - 67 to spice up your uniforms school.com break out into a chant or pians for the next year. acts of Commedia Del hilari Thespian rap for their executive During this time, confer- Arte. The only props that man, board candidates. Each ence goers can also make a he had were about seven to vis Conference year, all of the thespians guess, for one dollar, as to different masks, each one a Vietn must vote for a group of how many pieces of candy different character and all nerd By Stefanie six fellow students that are in a large Tupperware relating to the same story. annoy Bomar will help to plan the con- box. The winner will get to Throughout the alway ference for the next year. take the large tub of candy conference there are many mess The candidates have home with them after the seniors who are audition- When Every year in posters and flyers lining conference. All the money ing for the chance to get a that h Cordova, TN the the hallways of the school from the candy count also one thousand dollar schol- Willu Tennessee State Thespian and, in addition to the goes towards the scholar- arship to the college of form Conference is held at posters, the schoolmates of ships. their choice, Cordova High School. The a candidate can usually be Metamorphoses by as long as th weekend of January 13 seen sporting a shirt sup- Mary Zimmerman began they plan to brought us this year’s con- porting their candidate. after dinner. This play was major in the- ference with the theme This year’s campaigns put on by Cordova High atre. The Survivor: Thespian Island. ranged from a guy dressed School. Although many of audition The conference started off up as a leprechaun featur- the actors could not be consists of with an opening dance ing the slogan “You’ve got heard in the large auditori- two con- number and skit performed luck, vote for Tuck!” to a um and most of the audi- trasting by several people acting girl who had many posters ence was juvenile and monologues like competitors on the tel- that said, “Think of her: laughed at inappropriate and an inter- evision show Survivor. Vote for Meredith” with times, the play about view. ThereSpencer Musick and Ma The members of the execu- the mask from the Greek mythology was a are twoduring the karaoke port tive board, our fellow thes- Phantom of the Opera. success. scholarships pians who plan the confer- After dinner, thes- The second day of for actors and one scholar- away. ence, play the main char- pians can choose to go to the conference begins with ship for techies. acters that are tricked into the silent After dinner on the the coming to this island to auction or second night, there are where compete for the title of buy some about two hours of free award Ultimate Thespian. After thespian time during which you can schoo the skit, we are all wel- related place final bids on items one ac comed to the conference shirts or for the silent auction or lis- plays and told to have a great jewelry in ten to some karaoke. award time. the lobby. Spencer Musick and follow Following the The silent Maggie Cloyd represented dance opening ceremony all auction Webb by singing “If I the la 900+ thespians must go to has many Could Turn Back Time” by high a workshop where they can items donated Members of Webb’s Thespian Society Cher. It was quite the very learn everything from jug- by participat- crowd pleaser. Many of the dance gling and singing to inter- ing schools and local speeches from the execu- other performances includ- of my preting Shakespeare to venders. Some of the items tive board candidates. ed a group of guys singing the m learning African dance donated included auto- After the speeches, there N’Sync, “Baby Got Back,” tation moves. There are two 50- graphed Broadway show are two workshops fol- and a bit of the Spice Girls would minute workshops and posters, movie posters, lowed by lunch and then as well. 900+ then we’re off to dinner in movies, songbooks, and the guest performer’s When karaoke is alway the cafeteria. Dinner is even dates with a girl or show. This year’s perform- over, the second and final other always extremely crowded guy from another school. ance was “The Great One- play, The Nerd by Larry the sa and very loud, especially The money from the silent Man Commedia Epic,” Shue, put on by Dickson since there were several auction goes towards the which consisted of one County High School, groups of kids that would scholarships for three thes- man performing several begins. This play was a 4 2006 BELL BUCKLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS

March 18, 2006 DAFFODIL DAY Enjoy the Celebration of Spring and Arbor Day including a Daffodil Show

May 20, 2006 MOTORCYCLE DAYS For riders and non-riders alike, it is a mini-journey through some of Tennessee’s finest country roads and includes live entertainment, barbecue and a poker hand.

June 17, 2006 RC and MOON PIE FESTIVAL Celebrating the South’s finest tradition: Moon Pie and RC Cola. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 10K RUN A certified 10 Miler on a countryside course of gently rolling hills. RC-MOONPIE CRAFT FAIR Arts and Crafts. Live music and good food.

October 21-22, 2006 WEBB SCHOOL ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL Premier show of the South. The #1 art and craft show of Tennessee.

October 28, 2006 OLD FASHIONED HAUNTED EVENING Celebrate fall with storytellers, games, contests, entertainment and food.

December 2, 2006 A QUILTED CHRISTMAS Enjoy lights and old fashioned decorations in the town and take a walking tour of historic homes and churches featuring an astonishing array of quilts.Be

Phone 93 www.bellbuck EntertainmenEntertainmen Books The Merchant of Death by D.J. Mac Spiders, Tigers, and Birds – Oh, By Samantha Meyer One night before a basketball game, fourteen-year-old Bob my! abandoned subway standing in front of a large, wooden door. Go Bobby finds himself in a rock tunnel which his uncle A Review of Neil Gaiman’s later calls one of many “flumes.” Bobby soon discovers Anansi Boys that these tunnels are used by Travelers to move between time and space. As Bobby enters the flume, he yells out By Laura Sherrell the word “Denduron,” as his uncle had instructed him to Have you ever been dissatisfied with your life? Do do. Bright lights and melodic sounds appear before him you lack the confidence to exploit your talents? If so, you’re and whisk him away to a new land. Once there, Bobby, in the same boat as Fat Charlie Nancy, the main character in the new Traveler from Earth, must discover the reasons Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Fat Charlie is just an average for the unstable society before total war breaks out guy until he learns that he has a brother he never knew. between the two rival groups, the Milago and the follow- Spider is everything Fat Charlie isn’t: cool, suave, sexy, con- ers of Kagan. fident. At first, Fat Charlie is intrigued by his mysterious The Merchant of Death is an amazing tale of relative, but when courage and suspense as Bobby finds friends in unex- Spider gets too close to pected places and together they battle the Merchant of Fat Charlie’s fiancee, Death and the evil that plagues the world. The Merchant Fat Charlie decides it’s of Death is the first in the Pendragon series. It begins Bobby’s journ time for Spider to go. means to be a Traveler and why he has been chosen to be one. Fat Charlie is forced to The Lion, the Witch, and the Ward seek magical help to get rid of his brother, and C.S. Lewis this leads Fat Charlie to discover things about By P himself that he had In the shadow of the recent movie, I decided that I would lik never even dreamed . . . book series by C.S. Lewis. Unbelievably, much of the movie is take When I first the book, which is great considering how the recent movie opened Anansi Boys, I version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire butchered wasn’t entirely certain the story, but that is beside the point. The Lion, the Witch, what to expect. I had and the Wardrobe is a fantastic read full of emotion, mys- already read Gaiman’’s tery, action, etc. It is not terribly long but long enough to fill novel Coraline, a a plane ride or a few free periods. C.S. Lewis wrote the unique story full of book in the 1950’s so some of the language is from the era, incredibly vivid imagery, and I was afraid nothing else could but it does not deter from the story. At times, the Christian live up to those standards. I’m pleased to say that Anansi metaphors are a bit too obvious, but I’m not going to give Boys is just as amazing. Though the first chapter and a half it away. Yes, that’s right, the whole series is a huge seems rather bland, the story takes off when Fat Charlie metaphor to Christianity as C.S. Lewis was a former athe- learns of Spider’s existence. Gaiman’s writing is rich and ist turned Christian. However, the basic story is pretty inter- witty, and in this novel, he blends his talent for fantastical esting overall. The book itself has five sequels and a pre- stories with the African legend of Anansi, the wily spider quel, all of them worth reading. I highly recommend who owns all stories. Voyage of the Dawntreader. If you are looking for a great Anansi Boys definitely falls into the fantasy genre, fantasy novel, or a Christian read, then The Lion, the Witch, and th but it’s so cleverly crafted that you can almost forget that the high on your list. story is entirely implausible. This novel is worth reading, even for non-fantasy-lovers. 6 ubiquitous Sean Bean) hired a handful of hit men from the Department of Defense to track down New On DVD and kill Lincoln 6 Echo Brave New World –esque both cases leads to an and Jordan 2 Delta, I The Island noticed that these hit men C place where feelings escape attempt followed By Jennifer (especially love) are sup- by an elaborate chase weren’t very good shots. pressed and one does what scene. Also, the basic end- Some hit men. Cooper they are told. The film ings of both films are very Well, I must say that the ending of the C isn’t extremely well similar, but I won’t spoil The Island is known, but that’s okay. I that. movie was fairly good. It another movie in the liked it. almost redeemed itself in “good acting not-so-good The rea- my mind, but fell just plot” subcategory present son I am bring- short of the mark. I found in every film genre. The ing up this older myself having to bite a basic plot of the movie is film is very sim- pillow to keep myself W the usual “innocent guy ple. While from screaming out at the discovers a bad thing and watching The climactic scene near the thi tries to save his love inter- Island, I could end. Of course, with my ha est from it.” not help but mixed bag of favorite The acting is very notice parallels actors / actresses and the (k sincere and well carried between it and characters they play, even sa out. I can’t say much more THX 1138. The if I told you what I was about specifics in the act- similarities are trying not to scream, you yo ing without giving away just part of the couldn’t guess the ending the some other part of the reason that this anyway. plot. Ewan McGregor film didn’t “do Special features on bbs (Lincoln 6 Echo / Tom it” for me. In the DVD? There were Your Lincoln), always the won- both films, the some , but I was too put free derful actor, and Scarlett setting is very off by how similar the with Johansson (Jordan 2 Delta similar (a 1984 / Brave Aside from the movie was to the Lucas / Sarah Jordan) do an New World –esque world plot similarities, there movie to watch them. exceptionally good job, far in the future). Both were just some little given that they are playing worlds are also almost things in the plot (I hesi- both a clone and the per- communist in the way that tate to call them plot son they are cloned from. anyone questioning the flaws…) that turned me Now, anyone who understood order gets in off to the movie. At one knows me knows that I trouble, etc. Also, while point in the film, it was am a big fan of George emotions and feelings are said that the clones were Lucas. In 1971, Lucas suppressed in both places, “educated at the level of released a movie called a man and a woman still fifteen-year-olds”. I was THX 1138 stemming from manage to find each other left wondering during the one of his short films he and seem to fall in love. large chase scene, “Since made while in film This attraction between when were fifteen-year- school. This movie starred them leads to the male fig- olds able to drive flying Robert Duvall (THX ure sharing the informa- motorcycles that sounded 1138) and Maggie tion he has learned about like those speeders from McOmie (LUH 3417) as the established order, get- Star Wars?” Maybe that’s the love interest. This film ting the both of them in just me. Aside from that, takes place in a 1984 / trouble. The trouble in when Doctor Merrick (the

As I said, it’s a 10. John Madden NFL Gaming slow season. In case you Psychonauts 2006 (rated E for want to buy some recently (rated T for Teen, for Everyone, for the PS2, Today released games, here are Xbox, PS2, and GC): A Xbox, and PSP): The next By Mr. Kav some that made it in time slightly older game, from installment in the ever for Christmas: about last summer, is popular Madden series is Guitar Hero (rated Psychonauts. This game is more of the same great The winter game T for Teen, for the PS2): I a platformer with average formula. The gameplay season is very slow personally own this game, game play. But the real and graphics receive a because developers and and if you like Dance draw of the game is its well deserved tweaking. publishers get out all of Dance Revolution, or story and humor. One of However, it is still the their good games around Classic Rock, then you the funniest games I have same old game at the core. Christmas time, but lets will adore this game. You ever played, it has a really But this is not necessarily see what I can dig up. The use a plastic guitar neat game base: a psychic a bad thing - if it’s not Nintendo Revolution, (included with game, summer camp. In reality, broken, why try to fix it? I mentioned last issue, is extra $30) with a strum it is not a summer camp give it an 8 out of 10. predicted as a late bar and fret buttons, and but a training facility to This concludes spring/summer launch, you “play” along with real this edition of Gaming possibly fall, and the rock and roll songs, such Today by Mr. Kav. May Playstation 3 (PS3) is also as “Iron Man” and “Ziggy the pwn be with you. thought to be arriving in Stardust” pressing down time for Christmas ‘06. on fret buttons in line with ORACLE S The PS3, however, is said when they fall on the to be the most powerful of screen. It seems a little Editor: Kayley the three “Next Gen” sys- hard at first, buts it is great Co-Editor: Rach tems, which include the to play when you get X-box 360 and Nintendo going. I give it an 8.5 out Advertising Edi Revolution, by a land- of 10. Barton slide. With the processing Deadlocked (rated power of 9 processors and T for Teen, for the PS2): Staff Write The new edition to the one Jack Barto of my favorite platform- train Psychonauts, psy- ing series, Ratchet and chic warriors who take Stefanie Bom Clank, Deadlocked is not (please excuse the pun) Jennifer Coo quite as good as its previ- “mind over matter” to ous installments, adding a heart. You play as a boy Margaret Eart not so new game mechan- named Raz trying to stop Hannah Kay ic, Arena Battles. Instead a conspiracy in the camp of a fun mini-game, it IS and learn new psychic Slappy McWinch the game. Clank, the dry- powers along the way. Samantha Me witted cute and deadly The funny part comes robot who rides on from the characters, not Phillip Norf Ratchet’s back, is no only their dialog, but also Laura Sher where to be found. the inside of their brains, new “Cell” technology, it Although I have not per- where most of the game is Neal Trav is said to have a TER- sonally played this game, played. The developers Ty Travis ABYTE of power, rival- I have read numerous wanted to explore human ing many super comput- reviews (Gamespot.com, nature and created a game Artwork: Rach ers. Cool, huh? But let’s Electronic Gaming that allows you to see the Faculty Advisor not get caught up in the Magazine) and the aver- funny side. I give it an 8 future, let’s discuss NOW. age rating was a 7 out of out of 10. Quinn sexy. The songs on Cuts The Duke Spirit Across the Land would My Top 10 of 2005 not be the same without Cuts Across the Land her very distinct and 1) Howl - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club By Kayley Kravitz amazing voice. 2) Worlds Apart - ...And You Will Know Us By the Tr While Cuts Across I had seen the 3) Road to Rouen - the Land is an all-around Duke Spirit’s name float- 4) Cuts Across the Land - The Duke Spirit good record with each ing around constantly on track worth a listen, it 5) You Could Have It So Much Better - Franz Ferdina my most trusted British does not possess a lot of 6) With Teeth - music website, variety. The Duke Spirit 7) Harmonies For the Haunted - stellastarr* drownedinsound.com. has established their own When I finally got to visit 8) The Invisible Invasion - The Coral sound and they do not my rock ‘n’ roll Mecca 9) Employment - Kaiser Chiefs venture very far outside this summer, I had the 10) Surgery - The Warlocks of its boundaries. For the opportunity to purchase length of this , it the debut `âá|vtÄ \ÇÖâ|Üç works. album of The Which one of these men released the album With Teeth London’s album’s clos- year? Send your guesses to [email protected] best kept ing tracks you will receive a free Oracle pencil!!! secret. are some of its strongest. The Duke “Love Is An Spirit con- Unfamiliar jures up Name” is a thoughts fast-paced, of old rocking bands at a song. It is time when rock ‘n’ roll followed by the softer was in its purest form. “Red Weather,” featuring Combining simple guitars the lyrics of a woman try- with the haunting vocals ing to get through to a of singer Leila Moss, the stubborn man (a theme band has created a sound common in a lot of lyrics Nashville Concert Guide which many of us have on Cuts Across the Land). been seeking. The record ends These are a few upcoming concerts that will b Cuts Across the with my personal favorite Feb. 15 – Supergrass at City Hall with Land kicks off with the track, “The Dark Is Light Pilotdrift floor toms of the anthem- Enough.” It is the perfect esque title track. Moss’ Feb. 24 – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club example of the Duke vocals come in and the at Exit/In with Elefant and the Morning Spirit sound and a perfect listener can’t help but be After Girls closer to the record. It pulled into this record. Feb. 28 – Electric Six at Exit/In with rocks, yet it brings the “Darling, You’re Mean” She Wants Revenge and Rock Kills Kid listener down enough takes the band’s sound March 6 – The Strokes at Ryman from the musical high. down a notch with the Dick You can catch the Auditorium with the Eagles of Death help of a well placed singe Duke Spirit supporting Metal organ and melodic elec- Ted Leo and the March 12 – Ted Leo & the Pharmacists at E tric guitar work. Pharmacists at the Exit/In Duke Spirit and Les Aus Moss’ voice can in Nashville on March March 24 - Eisley at Exit/In All Ages!!! be described as every- 12. March 26 – Oasis at Ryman Auditorium thing from haunting to 10 The Webb School Parents’ Association Supports

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As Try to confront her the how he feels about you. for the O.C., if you can’t next time you see her and If he says that he wants watch it that night you just ask her why she will to stay friends, you will can always tape it and Dear Dorothy, play. not talk to you. If this have to accept that. watch it over the week- I have a ton of you s doesn’t work, another Maybe then you can end. I do that all the time homework, but I also demic way might be to call her move on to someone else. with some of my favorite want to play basketball. mean at home and talk to her. If you still feel uncom- shows and it is just the Which one should I do? well i This way, if she doesn’t fortable hearing about his same as watching it on to do pick up the phone, you relationships, just tell him the night it was shown. Sincerely, time w can leave a message and I’m sure that he will Anonymous long b telling her that you are respect your feelings. Sincerely, game upset at the fact that she Dorothy Dear Anonymous, time t will not talk to you and Sincerely, Your academics your that you feel that her Dorothy should always come of soc friendship is important to before you free p you. If she really is a true Dear Dorothy, extra-cur- befor friend, then she should be I am soooo ricular on yo able to see that you want stressed out! My class activities, do alw to be friends despite load is ridiculous! I don’t and I’m free t whatever is bothering her. even have time to watch sure your make the O.C. anymore! What coach feels It’s al Sincerely, do you suggest I do? the same mana Dorothy way. Even Sincerely, if you are Since Dear Dorothy, Crushin’ on Adam Brody the best Dorot My ex-boyfriend really player on likes my best friend and Dear Crushin’, the team, it so he talks to me about it. The best thing does not do But I still like him. What you can do to relieve you any do I do? some of this stress is just good when plan out your time. Make fail your Annoyed Ex use of your free periods classes and and/or study halls so that cannot where-you-live-and- sure why that is, but I somebody and we I Who Am I? where-you-sleep-and- think it had some- wouldn’t be able to By Slappy exactly-how-to-get- thing to do with park- see him anymore. int McWinchester, into-your-room-with- ing my monster truck If a bird in the ad III out-waking-anybody- on other movie-goers’ hand is worth two in up kind of way. cars. I suppose that the bush, and you th It has come to my attention that As a person might lessen the generally want to kill ple most of my dear read- with a brain, I do a lot amount of fun people two birds with one ers do not know who a I am. I think this of thinking. are having, so I don’t stone . . . isn’t it bet- problem could be Sometimes I think argue much about it. ter to have two in the ed pretty much to myself, The well versed bush and just burn it? solved if I B were to “If I freed among you may think give the a magic to yourselves that I ja public some genie often sound frighten- general from a ingly like a certain infor- lamp Jack Handey. If that’s mation we concern- and the case, then I think ing my first it’s important for you myself. I’m not wish all to know that ice saying every- was: ‘I melts. one will be able wish none of Has anyone to declare, “I know ever asked you, “How BBMWBBMW who that dashingly these wishes ever many licks does it handsome and roman- come true,’ and then take to get to the cen- Bell Buckle Mot tically mysterious ter of a tootsie pop?” Slappy McWinchester proceeded to state my A kid asked me that 181 Bell Buckle War III is,” but I do hope other two wishes, once. I said that I did- Bell Buckle, TN that I will be a little would the universe n’t know. better understood, As a child, like 931-389-90 explode? Because that because we all know many others, one of that to be misunder- presents quite a para- my favorite places to Kieran Eamonn Co stood is to want to dox.” And whenever I make the lives of frequent was the zoo. Shop Manger those who question ask myself that ques- I liked the rhinos and ASE Certified Master Tec you as horrible as one tion, I also have to could imagine life giraffes and exotic ask: “How much Rosalie Lee without nose-hair to birds a lot. The ride be. Anyway, I now would it suck to be a Office Manager home was never as present to you all a non-magic genie?” list of statements that fun though, because I think that if Servicing all high-line should help you get to my mom was usually know me. getting stabbed were You all may not complaining about the cars including BMW, M an Olympic sport, I know who I am, but I condition in which Volvo, Porsche, Saab, wouldn’t want to win definitely know all of they kept my Uncle a medal for it. Audi. Also servicing a you. Not in that Jim’s cage. For some I would go to and domestic cars and friendly, never-forget- reason, we stopped drive-in theaters more a-face kind of way, visiting the zoo after often, but I’m pretty but rather in that we got a call saying sure I’m banned from ASE certifie creepy, I-know- Uncle Jim had eaten them. I’m not entirely 14 senior year, we finally the five seniors in B later is that the students The got a “real” music theo- period theory, this is not who do not have four or tion h ry class which meets so much a victory as it five academic credits that Opinion during B period for the is a disappointment. We per semester are not enou entire academic year. are congratulated but at going to beauty school; acade Page Unfortunately, the same time, we are some of them have 2006 music theory will not be treated no differently already been accepted year. recognized as an actual than we were four years to prestigious schools achie A Music class until next year. ago when music lessons such as Elon University, pione The six of us in theory were not considered a Guilford College, grow Editorial currently are not eligi- true afternoon activity Emerson College, the in an ble for honor roll (even if you took two University of the South, For o By the Editor because we cannot lessons a week for two and Northeastern those accommodate five aca- different instruments University. ed to Ever since I demic classes into our and studied college- Some may argue than arrived at Webb as a schedules along with level theory heavily in that if a student takes their seventh grader, there theory. As most theory these lessons). music theory, they are sion? has not been a strong students make A’s and The seniors in B not fulfilling an aca- music program. Sure high B’s in classes, this period theory are very demic requirement. Hav there were musicians on is incredibly disappoint- remarkable students. These people are misin- of yo campus, but they were ing. Still, these students Not only do they pos- formed. Theory encom- Sen treated as what my persist with their music sess great musical tal- passes so many facets of mother would call the class for one reason: ent, they are fine schol- music that it becomes the “red-headed stepchil- they are truly passionate ars and excel in drama, one of the most dren.” Webb offered about the subject. writing, and art. One is demanding courses for a @w two music classes: choir In the second president of Student student. Memorization sch and music theory, both semester of school, Council. One is presi- and understanding is of which met during the another problem arose. dent of the Honor key, just as it is in a We lunch period. As a soph- Because music is not Council. One is presi- math, science, history, pub omore, I began taking considered an “academ- dent of the Webb chap- foreign language, or the music theory class, ic major,” some of us ter of the Thespian English class. thou thus giving up my lunch must enroll in whatever Society. One is presi- Webb demands thin period twice a week. electives fit into our dent of the Young much of its students. issu This continued until the schedules. Next year, Democrats. One is edi- This is what makes fourth quarter of my music will be an “aca- tor of the school news- Webb students such issu junior year, when the demic major.” Why paper. strong scholars, leaders, step music theory class was can’t those of us respon- According to Mr. and individuals. But chan cancelled completely. sible for this change Rupley, the policy of when a student’s work- Around this reap its rewards? having four academic load is not considered to othe same time, Ms. Lori The class of majors per semester in be rigorous enough, the abou Beth Johnson and I had 2006 has been applaud- the senior year arose 18 student feels discour- lem the idea for a real music ed for their efforts in years ago when students aged. Because we love theory class, not one fighting for a viable bound for beauty school music and wish to study that was as disposable music program at the spent their senior year it, are we not as good as as the after lunch one. Webb School. Next taking numerous cours- those who excel in sci- The administration year, the program will es in art and computer. ence and love to study liked our idea and in my really take flight. For The difference 18 years it? Crossword Puzzle By Stefanie Bomar

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Down 1. Earthy student council president 2. Finest dining in Bell Buckle 3. Cousin Lenny’s favorite newspap Across 4. Head book distributor 5. Dog with odd ear 6. Integer _____ 7. Recent loss to the Webb campus 9. Hangout for eldest students (two 8. Mini headmaster 10. Chapel announcer and everyone 10. Sawney’s winning racer Western Civ. instructor 12. Former dinosaur making art teacher 11. Only female Webb canine 13. Every girl’s favorite part of the dress code 13. Nasty pond when flooded 16. New to the chapel (two words) 14. Aging middle school building 15. Beware the ______