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december 18, 2015 Leo Junior/Senior High School Volume LVI Issue vII Leo Yuletide carolers bring holiday cheer

4 christmas Choir and band students bring Christmas joy to the community in their annual performance diy By Corinne Roth During the high schoolers’ per- ways to cater to what the audi- siblings and friends joined the ideas Special editor formances, these students would ence would like to hear as well. singers on stage to conclude the file through delivering food and “My favorite song was show. The band and choir’s an- drinks. ‘O Come O Come Emmanuel’ “People should come to nual Yuletide Christmas concert Both choir and band di- because it was so beautiful and Yuletide to enjoy a great dinner and festival was performed on rectors choose the music for the it was an extremely difficult song and to watch their friends per- Saturday, Dec. 5. concert through sound and the for us to learn, but it turned out form great songs and serve them The band, concert choir, and jazz season. great,” junior Cassidy Strickler dinner,” freshman Evan Snaufer 7 Band director Bob Mey- said. said. days left choir provided the music for the guests through singing popu- ers focused on challenging, but Once the concert reached This specific winter -con until lar Christmas carols and winter achievable, songs for his band to its last leg of the performance, the cert has been performed for 34 christmas songs. preform, while MacDonald also members invited up the audience years, with preparations for the Choir students start considers what the choir would to end the show in singing “Hal- 35 Yuletide concert already being preparing for Yuletide in mid- sound good performing and lelujah” with them. Some parents, made a year in advance. October, while the band begins preparations right when march- ing band season comes to a close. This year, the band prepared for 3 christmas three weeks. Apart from prepar- ing musically, hours of decorating recipes took place within the cafeteria to provide a Christmas aura. This year, choir and band members were encouraged to decorate trees in the extended caf- eteria as a Christmas tree decorat- ing contest. Some of the students’ 10 trees each held a specific theme, christmas one being Mario and another be- ing movies, while other trees were movies decorated with color coordinating quotes bows and ornaments. The Yuletide festival consisted of solos and ensembles starting at 5:30 pm. During this time, a candlelit dinner was held for guests who had purchased a dinner reservation beforehand. Notable The band and choir concert began at 7:00 pm. The dinner portion of the Numbers show has been a tradition both choir and band directors wanted to continue this year. “It is a very good meal. Mrs. Deb Carper prepares all day for the concert,” choir director Kim MacDonald said. PHOTO BY CORINNE ROTH The junior high choir also participated through serving peo- Juniors Emma Shade, Cassidy Strickler, Sophia Morris, and sophomore Bella Hadley sing in Leo’s Yuletide concert. ple who purchased dinner tickets. 5 dollar christmas gift ideas SSH club adopts Christmas families

By Tawni Woodward The SSH club a board game and a few toys. The at Leo such as senior Robyn raises money to shop for their families ask for other items they Hall have been helping families Feature editor adopted Christmas families. To may need like towels and sheets. since freshman year just by raise money, they do things such SSH members simply wrapping, shopping, and Each year for the past as selling suckers, neighborhood shop and wrap the presents for preparing presents for delivery. 15 years, Leo’s Students Sharing walks, and collecting change at these Christmas families. “It’s shown me that 3 Hearts (SSH) club adopts a football games. “This activity there’s plenty of people in our Christmas family or families in $100 may be puts you in the holiday spirit own community that don’t christmas need. spent on each person and $200 to and really makes you feel good,” have the money they need for games The average American $300 on food, along with a $50 gift teacher and former SSH sponsor Christmas. Everyone deserves to will spend about $750 on gifts card. Rosi Brown said. enjoy that time with their family,” and accessories. For example, a The money Raising the money for Hall said. family with two adults will spend raised by students buys them a these families comes from the According to around a total of $1,500. Sadly, pair of pants, an undershirt, a students and the club. Brown, the families are always many families can’t afford that. tee shirt, pajamas, socks, and any “The money appreciative and write a “thank Families send in other clothing items they may raised comes from the hard work you” letter to the club. a list of items they want or need want. of the SSH club and the teachers People always have the such as clothing, board games, Not only does the holding Christmas drives in the opportunity to adopt a Christmas types of food, and anything else money go toward the clothes, but class room,” Brown said. family; it doesn’t just have to be 25 they may want. families with children will receive Many students through Leo’s SSH club. days of Inside this issue... christmas program list Three 4 DIY Christmas Ideas for Family, Christmas Home, Tree, and Recipes Kitchen 1 true Fort Wayne area gathers for the annual meaning of Lighting of Santa. christmas p. 12 p. 4 p. 6

TCID:PP December 18, 2015 Page 2 A&E Local clothing boutiques stock shelfs Buyers exposed to unique pieces not typically found in department stores By Corinne Roth although the clothes within the the boutique opening in April “I offer a curated selec- Women of the World Execu- Special editor stores are cheaper. of this year. tion of upscale items, as well tive Director Lorelei VerLee More and more lo- This boutique sticks to as personal service,” Belyst said. cal boutiques within the Fort its local grounds by using lo- Boutique owner Jill Uber said. Other than the pieces Wayne have started to spring cal friends as models for their “I carry both local and hand- sold, Creative Women of the within this year, offering many clothing, through advertising made lines, things you just World is unique in the sense A boutique is a small different boutiques throughout only on social media, purchas- aren’t going to find in a depart- of knowing who they bought retail store that focuses on sell- the area. ing some ads in local newspa- ment store. Some other servic- their products from. In their ing unique items, or clothing Sugar Love Boutique, pers. es I provide at Belyst include store, story tags are attached to targeted at a smaller market. Creative Women of the World, “I have always loved dressmaking and in-house al- every product in the store. The These shops are established Belyst Boutique, Mainstream shopping at boutiques in other terations.” tag tells who made it, where to sell a wide range of things, Boutique, Essentials and Frost- cities, I started our online store Uber feels like she they are from, and how they products like clothing, food, or ing, Symmetry, and Urban because I could work at home is the only boutique in Fort are benefited from their prod- jewelry. Hippy are scattered all across and could still be available for Wayne offering this particular uct being purchased. Boutiques are believed Fort Wayne. my kids,” Hite said. “As we sort of style paired with a high “You know when you to be one-of-a-kind. Sugar Love Boutique grew, we saw a need for what level of quality. support a woman owned busi- Boutiques cater to a is a quite popular and known we were doing in Fort Wayne.” “It is important to me ness, you help that woman client who wants more unique name within Fort Wayne area, Hite’s plan behind the bou- to sell pieces that are not only feed their children, send them products and services, provid- located in Woodland Plaza on tique is to buy things that fol- special, but that will last a long to school and help her commu- ing something that one just DuPont Road. low current trends that hold time,” Uber said. nity,” VerLee said. can’t find anywhere and every- The name Sugar Love good price points and clothing Creative Woman of Prices are widely where. Boutiques offer a more was developed through what of good quality and pieces that the World takes a spin on their ranged in the boutique; from personalized touch throughout the boutiques owner, Jill Hite, can be worn in many different boutique, being a nonprofit beaded rings for $3.50, to re- the store, showing their own used to call her kids: sugar and ways. boutique that empowers wom- cycled steel drum metal wall flare. All cooperation owned love. “We have more unique an by offering business train- sculptures for $150. Everything retail stores have to look the Developed from a items than you can find in de- ing and market opportunities. in the store is uniquely hand- same, while boutiques can business plan and research, partment stores,” Hite said. 100 percent of the profit from made. look how ever wanted, since Sugar Love Boutique was cre- “We also buy limited quanti- Creative Women of the World “You know that every they are not owned by a cor- ated two years ago through ties so that we are able to get goes to the fund the mission of purchase made in our store di- poration. Boutiques, though, a stay - at - home mom who new items in daily.” training. rectly helps someone recover can often charge more for what wanted a project while her kids Belyst Boutique offers “I wanted to create a from poverty, human traffick- they offer. weren’t at home. upscale and independent label non profit that helped wom- ing, or disaster,” VerLee said. Unlike boutiques, de- Sugar Love was cre- clothing and accessories to cre- en create a sustainable and “When you give your friend partment stores are not as in- ated originally as an online ative and free spirited women creative business that could a gift purchased from us, it is dependent or personalized, store, but came to life through in the Fort Wayne area. change their lives,” Creative like giving twice!” Christmas movies start ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas off the holiday season Fri. Dec. 18

By Michaela Sauer To senior Makala Wills both 4:15 pm Disney’s A Christmas Carol A&E editor ABC Family and Hallmark Channel have her favorite 7:30 pm The Santa Clause movies. According to Wills, 9:45 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause it depends on which chan- nel she’ll choose because ABC The countdown to “25 Family shows all of the clas- Sat. Dec. 19 Days of Christmas” has start- sics and Hallmark Channel has ed, and the classic and original movies that warm your heart. 5:15 pm The Santa Clause movies, TV shows are about to “I really love Holiday air every day until that special in Handcuffs from because it’s 7:30 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause day. funny, but also a really cute The official “25 Days of love story,” Wills said. 9:45 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Christmas” airs on ABC Fam- The Wills family al- ily and on Hallmark Channel ways watches the movie “Polar when they air original movies. Express” together each year, Sun. Dec. 20 The days of Christmas have according to Wills. been airing since 1996 and were “I am a Christmas fa- 7:00 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation previously called Fox Family’s natic,” Wills said. “I start lis- 25 days of Christmas. The en- tening to Christmas music at 9:15 pm Elf tire showing lasts from Dec. 1 the beginning of November to Dec. 25. There is also an ex- and watch the movies all year tended countdown to 25 days Mon. Dec. 21 of Christmas starting Nov. 22. Non-Christmas mov- “Knowing that cheesy 6:30 pm Elf ies and shows are aired as well. Movies that air for example movies will be playing 8:45 pm The Santa Clause are, “The Little Mermaid “and almost 24/7 for 25 con- “Harry Potter.” secutive days just makes According to fresh- man Leah McClees she prefers me happy.” Tues. Dec. 22 Hallmark Channel because the 6:30 pm The Santa Clause station is a classic. Mcclees’s favorite movie is “Hitched for 8:45 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause the Holiday.” round.” “It’s super cliché As reported by Wills, but not the generic Christ- the best movies are on at 8:00 mas movie where Santa has p.m. Wills enjoys eating gin- Wed. Dec. 23 magic,”McClees said. gerbread cookies and drink- The Hallmark Channel ing eggnog while watching the 6:30 pm Frosty’s Winter Wonderland plays original television mov- marathon. 7:00 pm Mickey’s Christmas Carol ies and premieres new ones Senior Katie Hamilton every year. Their countdown likes being able to cuddle up 7:30 pm The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause starts on Oct. 31. on the couch and watch some Both stations air mov- classic holiday movies that 9:45 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation ies and shows all day long for bring back childhood memo- the most part, and thousands ries. of viewers watch them each “Elf definitely my day. favorite Christmas movie,” Thurs. Dec. 24 “Knowing that cheesy Hamilton said. “It’s basically a 6:00 pm Disney Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot movies will be playing almost tradition in my family. I watch 24/7 for 25 consecutive days just it at least two or three times a 6:30 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation makes me happy,” McClees year.” said. “I shamelessly admit to Hamilton does not 8:45 pm Elf watching one to two movies watch the marathon every every night, and I watch it the day, but whenever she can, she most during Christmas break.” does. According to Hamilton, Some of the most pop- Christmas is her favorite holi- Fri. Dec. 25 ular Christmas movies always day because there’s an excited 4:30 pm Disney Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot include romance, comedy, feeling in the air, and she loves friendship, and family. The the snow and lights. 5:00 pm Elf most popular movies include: “Anything with choco- “Elf”, “A Christmas Story”, late and peppermint is what I 7:15 pm Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Home like eating while watching the alone”, and, “Polar Express,” movies; popcorn’s pretty good according to Rotten Tomatoes. too,” Hamilton said. Provided by ABC Family December 18, 2015 Page 3 FEATURE Christmas albums spread spirit around Leo

By Emili Runestad popular songs. I like how he by Kelly Clarkson, which was Many original “Holiday Wishes” and in Feature editor remakes songs to fit his style.” Clarkson’s most successful Christmas songs recirculate movies such as “Elf,” “Jack Christmas albums and songs album. Her album consisted of through new famous voices. and Jill,” and “Home for the can be lucrative for music many traditional songs along Most of the albums listed Holidays.” artists. A music group called with some of her own songs, earlier, like “That’s Christmas “It just pumps me up,” Manheim Steamrollers has sold such as “Underneath the Tree” to Me,” all have many of the senior Sarah Field said about Every year, music over 28 million albums of their and “Wrapped in Red.” traditional songs. Christmas albums. “Christmas artists record popular Christmas album according to The most popular One example of a traditional is my favorite, and it’s just such Christmas music albums that Wikipedia. Christmas album in 2014 was song that recirculates through a cheerful time of the year. gain attraction. Wisconsin Record “That’s Christmas to Me” by Christmas albums is the song Christmas music is always “Christmas music Research found that the most Pentatonix. The acapella group “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” It so happy and cheerful. It just really sets the tone for the popular Christmas album in sold over 615,000 albums in has been recorded in Idina makes me so extremely happy season,” sophomore Maddy 2013 was “Wrapped in Red” 2014. Menzel’s Christmas album, and cheerful.” Book said. “I’ll listen to Christmas music occasionally after Halloween but mostly after Thanksgiving.” Popular music artists release Christmas albums. Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Michael Buble, Idina Menzel, John Travolta, Taylor Swift, Chris Tomlin and Bing Crosby have all recorded well-known Christmas albums. “This is my favorite Christmas album because Mariah Carey’s voice is quite wonderful,” Book said about Carey’s “Merry Christmas” album. “The album features the classics, but also originals by Mariah Carey.” According to Billboard News, the most popular Christmas album this year is Pentatonix’s “That’s Christmas to Me.” The second album on the list was Chris Tomlin’s “Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship” followed by Michael Buble’s “Christmas.” Christmas albums by Elvis Presley, MercyMe, Francesca Battistelli, and Casting Crowns were also all in the top 20. “My favorite Christmas album is ‘Christmas’ by Michael Buble,” sophomore Shannon Aker said. “This is my favorite album because I PHOTO BY MORGAN YINGLING like how he does renditions of Juniors Abbey Steenman and Tori Fry enjoy Michael Buble’s Christmas album. Families celebrate Christmas Students share their ideas for cheap Christmas gifts with yearly holiday traditions Presents can be bought for under $5 and still be enjoyed

By Emili Runestad the true meaning of Christmas. We also put By Madi Turpin with Christmas shopping is Feature editor up stockings and get little gifts from Santa. Lastly, we have an Elf on the Shelf.” Special editor money,” senior Kray Klopfen- According to USA Today, 88 percent stein said. “It’s also hard to find a good price on something of people put up a Christmas tree, 65 percent nice.” of people put up a religious decoration, 81 To save money on this percent of people take time to reflect on the When Christmas rolls expanding issue, Chaney sug- Local Fort Wayne Traditions birth of Christ, 65 percent of people attend a around, many people find gests that people research sales church service on Christmas, and 56 percent themselves in a tight situation; and use coupons. She also of people attend a Christmas show every they’re low on money. thinks putting thought into - Christmas fireworks at Parkview year. Several stores push gifts can help prevent people field This year Fort Wayne will continue out sales on certain objects and from spending so much mon- then raise the prices of others. their traditions with the Christmas ey. Klopfenstein said that peo- - Santa’s Workshop display on Main Senior Erika Chaney believes fireworks at Parkview field, the Santa’s ple should just stop spending Street that Black Friday sales always so much if they want to stock Workshop display in Main Street, the - Nutcracker performance at Fort provide a good way to pur- up on cash. Nutcracker performance at Fort Wayne Wayne ballet chase products for a cheaper “Sometimes gifts ballet, Downtown holiday window contest price than what they’re origi- from the heart are better than - Downtown holiday window contest in downtown businesses, the Festival of nally listed for. She also search- anything money could buy,” - The Festival of Trees at the Embassy Trees at the Embassy, Garden in Lights in es for good sales prices that can Chaney said, “but researching - Garden in Lights in the Botanical the Botanical Gardens, and more. be found in departments, malls sales and using coupons can and shops. Garden Many countries view Christmas traditions get you a long way.” differently. “Lots of stores offer Hertsel believes that sales during the holidays,” - Fort Wayne’s lighting of Santa “In Latvia, we didn’t give gifts on people can save money by se- Chaney said. “You just have to Christmas because it was viewed differently lecting the item they want to know when the sale is going buy and searching online for because of religion,” senior Jane Makevit on.” a cheaper price. This way, she said. “We gave presents on New Year’s.” Sophomore Sarah says, they can find the gift they Many people have Christmas Hertsel also believes that Black Each year people celebrate want at a better price than what traditions that help spread Christmas Friday shopping is the best it might be listed in a store. Christmas with different traditions. cheer to those who are less fortunate. Some way to go. She also suggested For people struggling Some common household traditions of these traditions include volunteering searching in retailers, such with ideas for Christmas pres- are making sugar cookies, viewing the at soup kitchens, sponsoring a family in as Target, for quality gifts at ents, Klopfenstein, Hertsel and beautiful Christmas lights, going sledding, need, delivering cookies to neighbors, and cheaper prices. For Hertsel, Chaney listed several options the hardest part of Christmas decorating a Christmas tree, shopping with starting food banks. for creative and inexpensive shopping is trying to find loved ones, and (of course) giving gifts to Some families just can’t wait for purchases. something that everybody Chaney suggested friends and family on Christmas Day. Christmas and countdown the days until Each year many people start off likes. pens and notebooks, Washi Christmas using an advent calendar. Both Chaney and their Christmas traditions by buying gifts tape, nail polish, hot choco- Many traditional Christmas foods Hertsel agree that money for their loved ones on Black Friday. This late and pictures. Klopfen- are only served during Christmas time. is a serious factor in Christ- stein mentioned makeup and tradition can be a great way to bond with Peppermint flavor, eggnog, hot chocolate, mas shopping. According to socks, and Hertsel said choco- friends and family and save money on Christmas shaped cookies, and gingerbread Chaney, Christmas shopping late makes a good gift. All of presents. flavors are all traditional Christmas foods. would not be much of a prob- these gifts can be found in local “One Christmas tradition we do “I have a ton of amazing Christmas lem if money wasn’t involved. stores and departments for un- Hertsel said that it’s harder every year is getting pajamas Christmas memories,” Dykstra said. “I remember der $5. to pay for gifts when you are eve,” sophomore Ellie Dykstra said. “Also, always being the first one to wake up and “Chocolate,” Hertsel without a job. said. “You can’t go wrong with we always go to church on Christmas Eve going down and looking at all the presents “The biggest problem chocolate.” and read the story of Christmas to remember under the tree.” December 18, 2015 Page 4 FEATURE Annual lighting of the Santa continues to attract viewers

By Mackenzie Joefreda Seniors Abbey Keele and the Grand Wayne Center, news and thinks it is exciting Clara’s Pizza King or Acme and Carly Myers have both at- which holds little toy villages. but awkward at moments. Bar and Grill every year. Editor-in-chief tended this event for the past The girls also both make sure “I’m definitely not one The Night of Lights five years. They both share this to get to the lighting of the to be interviewed,” Keele said. is a part of the Downtown night with a group of friends. Santa early so they can get a Many attending fami- HolidayFest, which continues Every year on the “It’s really cool to see good spot and to make it on the lies eat somewhere downtown through the end of the year. Wednesday night before the city come together every news. on this night as well. Freshman The HolidayFest includes fes- Thanksgiving, downtown Fort year for a tradition,” Myers “Every year we make Audrey Keele has gone down- tivals, performances, Holly Wayne lights up for the Night said. “It’s nice to see that peo- it our goal to get interviewed,” town on this night for the past Trolley Shopping, and more. of Lights event. ple still have Christmas spirit.” Myers said. “We end up hang- three years with friends and Another happening in This night begins Both Keele and Myers ing out by the news trucks always goes out to eat before- Fort Wayne during this season at 5 :00 p.m. and has events attend the Festival of Trees, the more than actually watching hand. Abbey Keele and Myers is the Fantasy of Lights. This throughout the rest of the Community Center’s Santa’s the event. So far, it’s worked also go out to eat beforehand. is a drive through Christmas night. This event is free for ev- Workshop, Aunt Millie’s, the every time though.” Myers and Abbey light show located at Franke eryone, though certain attrac- Allen County Courthouse, Keele has also been on the Keele have gone to either Park. tions may cost. Night of Lights is just what its title says, a full night of Christmas lightings around the city. The lightings start with the History Center Turret Lighting on Barr Street, then continue to the Christ Child Festival Nativity on Main Street, Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights on Pearl Street, and fi- nally to the main event of the evening, Santa and his Rein- deer at PNC on Main and Ber- ry Streets. Just before the Santa and his Reindeer are lit up, thousands of people from Fort Wayne, and even other cities, gather around on Main and Berry Streets and sing along to Christmas carols. Mayor Tom Henry speaks before the light- ing. Another activity, which is extremely popular on this evening, is the Embassy Theatre’s Festival of Trees. Though this is open the whole Christmas season, it is highly visited on this night because so many people are already PHOTO BY MACKENZIE JOEFREDA downtown. The Festival of Trees is $7 for adults and $3 for People watch the annual lighting of the Santa. children. Students binge Preppy shirts become popular

By Mackenzie Joefreda they have a cool style and design,” Forte said. Senior Sarah Field owns an Ivory Ella watch on Netflix Editor-in-chief long-sleeved shirt. Ivory Ella is associated with the organization called Save the Elephants. The People religiously watch popular shows company donates 10 percent of their net profits to Save the Elephants. Ivory Ella shirts have their logo, an el- ephant, on the backs of the shirts. By Kelsey Carroll peals to both guys and girls, “My default favorite is Ivory Ella,” Field said. “Elephants are so cute, and Ivory Ella is a A&E editor and it is really interesting.” Because Netflix has great way to financially support the cause of become so much more popu- helping elephants to not become extinct.” lar, people spend more time Each girl discovered these shirts on ei- The movie and TV watching it than regular televi- ther social media or on vacation in a southern show provider, Netflix, start- sion. state. ed in 1997 and has been gain- “I really hate commer- These shirts have a nicer feel to them ing popularity ever since. cials so that’s one of the main than regular t-shirts. According to Forte, they With categories such reasons why I choose to watch have a great quality. Because of this, and since as scary movies or children’s Netflix,” Lukemire said. “I also they are more preppy styles of shirts, girls can shows, there are hundreds of never have to wait for the next feel like they are dressing themselves up, as op- options to choose from. episode.” posed to wearing a regular t-shirt and sweats. “I have watched 11 Schroeder said she “I don’t like not dressing up, so for me, different series on Netflix, spends at least 30 hours per I still feel casual, but nice when wearing them,” some of which include Pris- week. Keele said. “They are comfy but still fashionable on Break, Grey’s Anatomy, “I love that there are t-shirts.” 90210, One Tree Hill, and The no commercials so I can eas- Because these shirts are name brand Fosters,” senior Audrey Luke- ily binge watch my favorite PHOTO BY MACKENZIE JOEFREDA and made with different, softer material than mire said, “but my favorite is shows,” Schroeder said. Vineyard vines sells authentic preppy t-shirts. other t-shirts, they tend to be more expensive Grey’s Anatomy.” Lukemire said that than regular, generic t-shirts. According to Luke- on the weekends she usually Preppy t-shirts have become a popular One can buy a simple t-shirt for around mire, she loves Grey’s Anato- watches a whole series, but trend among students. $10, but these new preppy t-shirts are sold any- my the most because it is so in- during the week is usually There are many different brands of where from $25-$50. teresting and all the characters about 10 episodes. these t-shirts including Vineyard Vines, Ivory Keele does not believe the shirts should are so good-looking. “My family got rid of Ella, Simply Southern, Carolina Girl, Southern be sold for this much money. “My favorite show is cable so we could have Netflix, Preppy, and many more. “For some brands such as Ivory Ella, the The Office because the - char and now I binge-watch shows The most popular type of these t-shirts money you spend on the shirts goes to a good acters are relatable, and I love all the time,” senior Katie is long-sleeved and short-sleeved. Vineyard cause,” Keele said. “I do not think the compa- the style of the show,” junior Hamilton said. Vines, however, has more preppy styles also, in- nies who keep all the money should have such Maddie Schroeder said. According to Hamil- cluding polo shirts and dress pants and shorts. high prices.” Schroeder watches ton, the show she would rec- Many girls are coming to love these Though some may think the shirts are Bob’s Burgers, Futurama, The ommend to others is Friends. shirts. Senior Abbey Keele and freshman Madi too expensive, the shirts continue to grow more Office and several others. “It is a really funny, Forte have Vineyard Vines long-sleeved t-shirts. popular. “If I were to choose light-hearted show that brings Vineyard Vines’ t-shirts have a signature whale All of the companies have online stores, one series to recommend to your mood up after a long and on the back, and the logo down one of the and several of them have stores in southern others, it would be Prison tiring day at school,” Hamilton sleeves. states as well. Many have accounts on social me- Break,” Lukemire said. “It ap- said. “My favorite is Vineyard Vines because dia websites, like Instagram and Twitter, too. December 18, 2015 Page 5 OPINION Christmas loses true meaning over time By Alyssa Gross total retail industry sales in ing things they have in their cookies for your local fire de- in the hospital for Christmas, the United States amounted lives, not the amazing things partment to show your appre- or teaching Sunday school to Editor-in-chief to about 3.08 trillion U.S. dol- they want in their lives. ciation for their hard work and the children of your Church. lars. It’s very obvious that our It’s the season of giv- long hours, volunteering at a It can even mean something as world, especially our country, ing. Now that doesn’t just homeless shelter to give those simple as making a homemade has become driven by the pow- mean giving expensive gifts less fortunate a happier Christ- meal, card, or memento for Christmas originally er of a dollar. to your friends and family; in- mas, volunteering at a chil- your family to show your ap- was celebrated by Christians Christmas is the time stead, it means giving little acts dren’s hospital to help spread preciation for all they do. to remember the birth of Jesus of the year in which people of love. smiles and Christmas cheer to Christmas season is Christ. C h r i s t m a s should recognize all the amaz- For example, baking those who are sick and locked the time of the year in which is now celebrated by people we all should just take a break, around the world, whether watch Christmas movies with they are Christians or not. It our families while eating has become a time where fam- snowflake-shaped cookies, ily and friends come together and appreciate all the love that and remember the good things surrounds you. they have and the important Commercialization things they love. and the greediness that seems Many though, are to to affect the majority of society believe that the true mean- is always going to be present ing of Christmas has been no matter how hard one tries removed from the commer- to terminate it. cialized version. Instead of Instead though of fo- celebrating the love we have cusing on how to rid the planet in our lives and/or the birth of of this Christmas corruption, Jesus, people are now more fo- we need to focus on ourselves cused of whose house can be and how we can embody the the most decorated and what Christmas spirit. If we all do gifts to buy to satisfy the other. our job in remembering that Large and small com- Christmas is the season of love, panies use and abuse the giving, and of Christ, then it Christmas season for their shouldn’t matter whether or greedy desires. not stores start selling Christ- Ever wonder why you mas items in October. see Christmas decorations or Turn on and sing along Christmas-related items in to “The Christmas Song” while several aisles of stores in the you drink hot chocolate and middle of October. It’s actual- stare at the beautiful lights ly pretty simple. Stores know and ornaments covering your that Christmas is the biggest Christmas tree. Remember all gift buying seasons of the the love you have been blessed year so why would they not with in your life, all the happy put their merchandise out as memories you have made of soon as they can, in hopes of the years, but most important- increasing their profit. ly give love to those around According to The you so their Christmas can be Statistic Portal, in 2013 the PHOTO PROVIDED BY SARA GIBBONS a merry one. Senior Sara Gibbons and her sister sit on Santa’s lap after volunteering for Christmas. Social network sites release false truths about celebrities By Allison Dearing the latest from Hollywood.” According to Sports wrongfully suspected of set- was Richard Jewell.” If it’s supposedly gos- Illustrated, “charges against ting off a deadly bomb. There People every day are Feature editor sip, why do they still pub- Lewis were later dismissed was a story that leaked to the falsely accused of different sit- lish it? They know it’s just for and pleaded guilty to misde- media that Jewell was the uations. Whether you are used themselves and the company, meanor charges for obstruction bomber himself and “sought to being on the front page of Media and social net- yet people’s careers and re- of justice.” publicity for saving people a newspaper, or no one’s ever working sites have become lationships can be ruined be- Since then, Lewis has from the explosion,” according heard your name before, the such a big part of society’s ev- cause of them. received backlash from the to Columbia Broadcasting Sys- media does whatever it takes eryday life. More and more Former NFL player accusations and has written a tem (CBS). to get people reading their ar- the press has been releasing Ray Lewis is one celebrity who book where he addresses the Jewell’s lawyer, Lin ticles. “breaking news” about celebri- has been accused of something night he was involved in. Wood, even thought that Jew- The press should get ties and everyday people that that never actually happened. Another example of ell was once guilty. their information straight be- are far from the truth. In January of 2000, two of Lew- the media taking rumors out In an interview with fore publishing anything that One of the most well- is’ friends were killed. Blood of proportion is the bombing at CBS, Wood said, “I actually be- could potentially ruin some- known tabloids is the National was later found in Lewis’ limo the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, lieved what I saw on television one’s life. It’s not worth chang- Enquirer. According to their and received a year of proba- Ga. and what I read in the news- ing someone’s life for the worst website, their focus is around tions and a $250,000 fine by the Richard Jewell, a se- papers and I thought that the just to get an interesting story “celebrity gossip, scandals, and NFL. curity guard at the time, was FBI had their man and the man for the audience to read. All sports deserve equal respect By Alexis King need to be in shape to compete in Response to editorial the sport. They deserve respect Editor-in-chief just like the football players. Another example would be racing. According to Street By Steve Gabet typical student only performs it as a respected Directory, the temperature in a tradition and not as a reflection of some pretty People may think that NASCAR race car can reach up Greeter important values. It is like young children golfing, racing, bowling, etc. are to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. That responding to their parents’ demands to go not sports but they are and should alone is physically demanding to church, eat their vegetables and be polite The last issue of The Lion’s Tale be respected as sports. on the body. Then add the speeds to the very elderly next door neighbor. contained an editorial suggesting that the In other words if some- they are traveling with how long Parents are trying to teach a larger principle daily recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance thing is physically demanding and the race is. Not just an average which their kids may not yet comprehend; results in the loss of its meaning and requires one to have some skills it person can do this. however, to ignore the principle relegates it to significance and needs to be said once a could be considered a sport. A race car driver has to insignificance. week at most. Some think just because have skills to control the car so Even after, as both a student and The argument was well written golfing, racing, bowling, etc. don’t they don’t go crashing into the teacher, having said the pledge every school and the writer’s point of view was require you to be the fastest or the wall and has to be physically pre- day for fifty-three years my thoughts go to very understandable and probably strongest that they shouldn’t be pared for the conditions they ex- the goals and great promise of our country. representative of a good number of her considered a sport, but they are perience in the car. Both of those It is a belief that every person is equal and peers. As a high school student, I remember all physically demanding in some things are in the definition of what endowed with certain unalienable rights. making a conscious decision to stand with way. a sport is. Though my pride in the pledge is tempered my legs spread and my hands down to Other athletes may say Like the definition says, a by the fact that my country has not always my side during The Star Spangled Banner that those things don’t take as sports is something that requires lived up to this lofty goal, I am encouraged because it was a little too nerdy to stand at much as what soccer or basketball skills and physical ability so the and enthused that, more than any other attention and put my hand over my heart. I would, but they are wrong. For ex- events where someone is running country in history, we have held these goals did respect both of these rituals but did not ample according to Livestrong the the whole time, tackling someone high and have continued to strive to meet fully understand their meaning. average golf course is about 6,000 to the ground, kicking the ball them. Further, we have provided a system The purpose of social ceremonies yards long. This means that for a across the field, or hitting the ball which allows public discourse and a process and rituals is to draw peoples’ attention round of 18-holes walking, a golf- as far as they can with a bat are whereby the aggrieved, disadvantaged and and focus to important values or beliefs. er walks on average about three not the only ones considered a discriminated can pursue the change which Sometimes they are serious like weddings and a half miles per round of golf. sport. would more accurately reflect our ideals. and funerals and sometimes they are simple Walking three and a half The people who com- It really is SO EASY to take for granted the parts of the everyday fabric of life. Every miles in the hot sun, freezing cold, pete in the sports like racing, golf, political, economic, religious and social day, for example, one hears a multiplicity or sleet is physically demanding bowling, boxing, etc. should all be liberty which is the general condition in our of, “Hi! How are you?” and, “Have a good on anyone’s body, and not every- considered athletes because ath- country but the pledge is twenty seconds to day.” Yet, even during seventh period one would be able to do it while letes are people who compete in recognize, appreciate and recommit ourselves these greetings don’t lose their meaning. also carrying a golf bag full of a sport. They deserve the respect to maintaining these values of human freedom It is not that the pledge has lost clubs. Golfers still have skills and just like the other athletes. its meaning from overuse. It is that the and dignity. It is time well spent! December 18, 2015 Page 6 SPECIAL How to: Make your own Christmas Provided by Pinterest For the Family For the Home Lettered Lighted Painted Mugs Burlap Garland Materials needed: Materials needed: Mugs ($1 at Dollar Tree) Burlap Ribbon Oil Based Sharpie Paint Pens (multiple or one color) Letter Stickers White Mini Lights Oven Scissors Instructions Instructions Step1: Place the sticker on the mug how Step 1: Cut the burlap into 8-10 inch you would like it. pieces. Step 2: Using the paint pen, make dots Step 2: Cut those pieces vertically down all around the sticker. the middle. Tip: Make sure the dots are full around Step 3: Knot the burlap around the wire. the letter, if it isn’t as full the letter will be Tip: You can use any pattern to tie harder to see. the Step 3: Once you have the design you colors want peel off the sticker. Step 4: Repeat the Step 4: Heat your oven steps over and over to 350 and bake the until you have the mug for 30 minutes. finished product. For the Tree For the Personalized Kitchen Wire Ornaments Materials needed: Hot Chocolate Mix Gift in a Mason Jar 12 Gauge Aluminum Jewerly Wire Materials needed: Twine or Yarn Super Glue 1 3/4 cup non-fat dry milk Pliers with Cutter powder 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa Instructions powder 3/4 cup powdered sugar Step 1: Write or print out letters in Mini chocolate chips desirable font. crushed candy canes Step 2: Cut out wire long enough to trace mini marshmallows the letters of the name. Mason Jar or large glass jar Step 3: Make a loop at the beginning of the name with the wire. Step 4: Follow the lines of each letter with Instructions the wire. (use pliers to pinch tight corners) Tip: use tape to hold down letters! Step 1: First, layer ingredients in jar. names with T or X wil require an Be sure to put powders on bottom so extra wire to be glued on that they don’t sink through the chips Step 5: Make a loop or heart at the end of the name with the wire. When ready to use: Step 6: With yarn, tie a knot at the top of Step 1: mix ingredients well the name. Secure with glue Step 2: Add 1/2 mix to 1 cup boiling water Step 7: Wrap the yarn tightly around the Step 3: Stir completely until combined wire. Repeat step 5 when you reach the end. December 18, 2015 Page 7 ADS December 18, 2015 Page 8 SPECIAL favorite Match the students’ quote from their favorite Christmas movie A) “Bye Buddy...hope you find your dad!”

B) “We elevs try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup!” 2. C) “Those Whos are hard to frazzle, Max. But, we did our 1. 3. worst, and thats all that matters.”

D) “Oh the Who-manity!”

E) “Maybe Christmas he thought doesn`t come from 5. a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” 6. F) “She falls down a well her 4. eyes go crosseyed...she gets kciked by a mual they go straight again. I don`t know!”

G) “Saving you? I noticed 8. you were improperly packaged!”

H) “SANTA!!!” 9. I) “Dad you are ruining Christmas!” 7.

J) “Ralphie looks like the

deranged Easter bunny!” 10. 1. J, 2. H, 3. G, 4.E, 5. B, 6. C, 7. F, 8. D, 9. A, 10. I 10. A, 9. D, 8. F, 7. C, 6. B, 5. 4.E, G, 3. H, 2. J, 1. December 18, 2015 Page 9 SPECIAL Holiday Games

Help Santa find his way to the presents

I P V P M G E J S T C X M O E G W U N R Z A O L C R K I M O V B Q I Q I B Y E N O E V W T N P N A R D Y N I U F F E U E C C X O P S A F G H T O D N L H D H J C C T M H G C W U J T X C E I Y O D H S R E O C Y S Y N I D A P O T G F R A Y H I A V N C D S F K E I Z T Z Y M S A E M Q I I K I P L N Y L E C G O N G G E L V E S A H H P I D S S N O W M A N S S O E W J O K J K Y W O E Q B I H N D J K J D Z A P L I N Y K P K L L Z C V A F Q W J B R G Z H Z Words to Find:

CANDYCANE COOKIES EGGNOG ELVES GIFTS GRINCH JOY LIGHTS MISTLETOE SANTA SLEIGH SNOWMAN TREE

Unscramble the words to solve the hidden Christmas message December 18, 2015 Page 10 ADS December 18, 2015 Page 11 ADS December 16, 2015 Page 12 SPECIAL Lion’s Tale Cookbook ‘Tis The Season To Eat Great Food

*Christmas Strawberries* Ingredients : 1 (12 ounce) can condensed milk 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry gelatin 14 ounces fine coconut Green icing

Directions : Mix together, reserving 2 tablespoons of the straw berry jello powder. Chill the mixture. Shape into strawberries, roll in the reserved jello powder. With the green icing, make a"hull" at the tip of the strawberries. Chill until firm.

Provided by Elesha Stuckey

*Peppermint Bark*

Ingredients : 2 pounds of white chocolate 30 small peppermint candy canes

Directions : Line a large jellyroll pan with heavy-duty foil Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Place candy canes in a plastic bag, or between two pieces of waxed paper. Using a mallet or rolling pin, break the candy canes into chunks. Stir peppermint into melted white chocolate. Spread evenly in pan, and chill until set, about 1 hour.

Provided by Elesha Stuckey

*Frozen Fudge Pie* For Crust : 25 Vanilla Wafers (crushed) ½ cup pecans (chopped) ½ cup melted butter Spread in 9’’ pan Bake at 300 for 15 minutes

Cream : 1 cup + 2 tblsp of sugar and ¾ cup butter Add : 1 tblsp vanilla 2 squares unsweetened chocolate (Use nestle premelted packs – use two packs) 3 eggs. Beat & add each egg individually. Beat one egg at a time for 4 minutes. Pour in crust & sprinkle with nuts Provided by Cheryl Ashton