The Cider Press Once an Appleman, always an Appleman Musselman High School, Inwood, WV Volume XII Issue 2 November 2015 Another chance to dance Leadership announces semi-formal winter dance, open to all students, to be held in January by Madison Cunningham of pocket,” said Greenfield. the first two days Musselman High School Lead - The dance will be on Satur - the week of the ership students are changing things up day, January 23rd from 8-11 p.m. in dance and then a bit this year by adding a Winter For - the cafeteria. The dress will be semi- will go to ten dol - mal dance to the year’s agenda. formal. lars for the rest of Cassie Greenfield, a junior “Girls can wear a nice dress that week. here at Musselman, is in charge of this and heels and guys can wear khakis,” This is the new event along with Mrs. Vanderwi - said Greenfield. first Winter Formal that Musselman jst. The two were talking about differ - It will be for all grades and the High School has done, so they hope to ent ideas to help with fundraising for colors will be white, iridescent, and have a good turnout. their National Conference and decided blue. “It’ll be a lot like homecom - In This Issue on another dance. “I hope that freshmen take ad - ing,” said Greenfield. “This would help us out so we vantage of this,” said Greenfield. School News - Pg 2 don’t have to pay as much money out Tickets will be eight dollars on Local News - Pg 3 Seniors enjoying their last ride In the World - Pg4 by Miranda Acker photo by Tajae Stuckey The class of 2016 is excited New Teachers - Pg 5 about their senior year. Pep rallies, dances, spirit week, Friday night - Pgs 6-8 games, senior week, and of course walking across the stage and graduat - Entertainment- Pg 9 ing are just a few of the events seniors are looking forward to. Senior Trey Stamey is looking Editorials - Pg11 forward to this year and is thankful for all the memories. “Going to the state tournament was my most memorable thing about high school. Even though the varsity team. “I’m most we didn’t win, just going to the tourna - excited to finish up high school and ment was a great experience that I will play baseball and start my career in never forget,” said Stamey. whatever it may be.” “I am most excited about play - Haman plans on getting ing my last season of basketball and scholarships for baseball to help him baseball. I am also excited to finally get into college. walk across the stage and get my Before they head off to start very excited about his senior year. diploma,” said Stamey. all start college and our lives,” said their lives after high school, seniors “For senior week I plan to go to Stamey plans on going into the Haman. have a lot to look forward to this year Myrtle Beach and have a good time National Guard after high school. Haman is also excited about with my friends one last time before we and many memories to look back on. Senior Nick Haman is also playing his last year of high school on November 2015 School News 2 Cider Press Party table! photo by Tajae Stuckey Students late for 1st period now have to make a stop at the tardy table located by Mr. Mott’s room

by Sabrina Hite Students who find themselves late be - fore first period must now report to the tardy table located by the vending machines up from the student parking lot ramp. Mr. Long and Mr. Price work the tardy table every morning from 7:40 to 8:15am. photo by Tajae Stuckey Mr. Long loves working at the tardy Alan Miller. This was Miller’s first tardy. table. “It’s a great, relaxing way to start my Mr. Long said he has never had a morning,” said Long. negative experience with the students and Gochenour takes over Students were not so excited about usually they give him no problems. the tardy table though. “This is so stupid and Many of the students visiting the a waste of my time,” said Junior Leroy Pen - tardy table were late due to sleeping in. in the library well. He also stated that he is often tardy, Students will need to get up on time or by Alexxus Gladden which may explain his frustration. they may have to visit the tardy table! Our very own History Mrs.Gochenour loves Some students like the convenience teacher, Mrs.Gochenour, has taken being in the library. “I like the of the new tardy table. “I actually really like over the position of Musselman smell of books and coffee in the the tardy table. It’s a lot easier,” said Senior High’s librarian. morning,” Gochenour stated. Mrs.Gochenour has been a She is looking forward member of Musselman’s family for to the fact that nothing is ever many years. She is from Inwood, the same in her new position as and has been teach - librarian. She also loves all the ing for twenty-three years. Twenty- people. one years of her teaching has been Although she enjoys at Musselman as a history teacher. running the library, there are Mrs.Gochenour has many some challenges. The biggest hobbies, but her two favorites are problem she faces is that the li - collecting firetrucks and spending brary is public, and while deal - time with her three grandchildren. ing with classes and students She has two children, Jason and coming to the library, she also Kasey. Kasey has two daughters, has public visitors. This some - Bailee and Lilah. Jason has one son, times causes a challenge, but she Cole. She loves her children and always figures it out and has a grandchildren very much, and she great time doing it! is very proud of all of them. She wants everyone to Mrs. Gochenour misses come visit her in the library. She having the same 130 students every is looking forward to making the day and learning about each and library her own and having a every one of them. “I feel like I’m wonderful year! on an island,” said Gochenour. She loved teaching History and misses it. November 2015 school/world 3 Cider Press Skipping school for school Pink for a cause by Sarah Muskett by Amanda Custer Students can also take classes brother. They Pink lines the walls of stores, Every day, students of all just for college credits. Musselman then explained from clothing to cleaning products. grades look forward to their favorite students can enroll at Blue Ridge CTC, that my mother Women all around the nation cele - time of day: 2:40, when the last bell of Potomac State, and WVU. had breast cancer. brate their strength and the strength of the day rings, signaling the end of the Senior Emily Turpel, who at - My mother was others like them, and children learn day. After 7 periods, students are ready tends English 101 at Blue Ridge, said, more fortunate about the dangers of breast cancer. to leave. “O.S.E. is really cool. It gives me time than most Surely you’ve noticed the sud - But for many seniors, after to do my homework and relax after women, and a den change of color around the coun - sixth period, or even fifth period, is the school.” few months later, try, celebrating the women, and men, end of their day. This is because they Through this program, stu - on March 15th, 2012, she was declared who have fought against breast can - participate in O.S.E., or Out of School dents only have to stay in school for breast cancer free. cer. Though you may not notice or Environment. five or six periods, depending on how Many women don’t have the even care about Breast Cancer Aware - O.S.E. is an opportunity for many college classes they are enrolled same luck my mother had. According ness Month, it is very personal to seniors to earn college credits while in. The college courses take the place to cancer.org, there are estimated to be many families around the world, in - still attending high school. Some col - of their sixth and seventh periods. 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cluding my own. lege classes, such as English 101 and After school, students have to cancer in 2015 and about 40,290 When I was twelve years old College Math, count as dual credits. opportunity to go to class, go to work, deaths. my parents sat down me and my This means students can take one class or go home and do homework. This all and earn a credit for high school and a depends on the students schedule and credit for college. preference. November 2015 In the News 4 Cider Press Keep having fun all winter long anksgiving has something for by Haley Baker With November here, everyone nights and snow on the ground. everyone to enjoy knows that the holidays are coming Staying inside means that by Kiara Brown and so are our favorite fall and winter you can play board games or video Fall is in the air and before you until late night. traditions! games, bake, watch movies all night, know it Thanksgiving will be here. Schedule: Musselman students are look - and cuddle up with family and Thanksgiving is a holiday that 12:30pm- Eagles/Lions ing forward to their favorite cold friends. most Americans believe has been cele - 4:30pm- Panthers/Cowboys weather activities. Fall brings Halloween, Thanksgiving brated since 1621 when Pilgrims and In - 8:30pm- Bears/Packers Senior Grant Burke said he’s and Black Friday. You get to spend dians started the tradition after the first Another tradition that may or excited about “mud boggin”, football, time with everyone, buy Christmas harvest in the New World. But, in real - may not be for everyone is getting , snowboarding, cuddling, Thanks - presents for loved ones, and eat the ity it was not an official holiday until ready for Black Friday shopping. Going giving, and pies.” best food that you can ever dream of. 1863 when Abraham Lincoln made it a through sales ads, looking for coupons, Senior MacKenzie Glaze said This time of the year is when holiday to be celebrated the fourth checking online deals and mapping out she enjoys snow tubing, skiing, carving you can relax after your busy sum - Thursday in November. what time to be at certain stores for the pumpkins, and “apple pickin.” mer. You can finally kick back and A majority of modern day best deals is part of the Thanksgiving Junior Breanna Howard said enjoy being inside. Americans use this holiday as a day for tradition that kicks off the Christmas she loves relaxing, sleeping, and being But even if you love to be spending time with family, giving shopping season. lazy. outside and active and don’t really thanks, feasting, and football. Let’s not Senior Bethany Larrimore said Students aren’t the only ones enjoy the inside as much, you can forget that some people begin preparing she’s excited to go to American Eagle ready for the change of seasons. even go outside and play in the snow, for the biggest shopping day of the on Black Friday for the sales. Teacher and coach, Mrs. or go snowboarding and skiing. year- Black Friday. So, don’t forget to watch out Robinson, enjoys going to pumpkin Fall and winter are some peo - Who doesn’t love a great game for those ads. If you are brave enough patches, bonfires, sweatshirt weather, ple’s favorite time of the year, includ - of football, whether it’s before, during, to go shopping on the busiest shopping layering clothes, spending time with ing me. So get curled up with your or after the meal? The schedule is set, day of the year, be prepared and be family, and shopping for the holidays. favorite movie and some hot cocoa. and there is a great line-up of games for safe. For me, I can be a bit more Call up your friends and have a night fans to watch. Happy Thanksgiving to you basic in this weather. I mostly look for - in or call them up and have a night Hopefully there is a game for and your family. ward to hot chocolate mixed with hot out. Anything, just enjoy the weather you to get excited about. Senior Chase caramel latte from Starbucks. Big and enjoy the holidays! Stroop said he’s excited for the Bears sweaters, boots, scarves, and holiday Happy Holidays everyone! and Packers game. movies get me excited.I also love cold Games start at 12:30pm and do not end November 2015 Holiday Food 5 Cider Press Don’t just carve those pumpkins,

make some pie! the spices and salt. Stir in the by Emma Pratt kin pie recipe (only the best orange pumpkin puree and add half-in- It’s that time of year again. pie around, of course!): half. That time you can feast your stomach as much as you want and still get Bake Time: 1 ½ hours 2. Warm this mixture in a away with it. That guilt-free time medium saucepan over medium- when you don’t feel bad about hav - Ingredients: 1 Pie Crust (Premade) low heat, stirring occasionally ing a fifth helping or gaining an extra 3 eggs until it is hot to the touch (do not pound or ten. It’s that time of year ¾ cup sugar boil). we like to call Thanksgiving! ½ c u p g r o u n d c i n n a m o n Thanksgiving is all about family 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 3. Place pie plate on a baking gatherings, being thankful for every - Pinch ground cloves sheet. Pour the mixture into the one and most important of all-gorg - Pinch salt crust and bake for about 30 to 40 ing yourself with as much turkey, 2 cups canned/fresh pumpkin puree minutes until the mixture has a stuffing, and mashed potatoes as or cooked moist consistency. possible! But everyone knows 2 cups half-and-half, light cream or Thanksgiving wouldn’t be much whole milk 4. Let cool and serve warm or at without the dessert to top it all off. room temp. So this year, leave some Directions: Nothing hits the spot like room at the end of your meal for this 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large a homemade pumpkin pie.

mouth-wateringly delicious pump - bowl, beat eggs with sugar, then add Whipped cream, anyone? photo by Tajae Stuckey anksgiving favorites by Cheyenne Greer Have you ever thought about what your fa - vorite thing about thanksgiving? My favorite thing about thanksgiving is that you can eat as much as you want without getting judged. AND you get to eat dessert! My favorite food to eat at thanksgiving is mashed potatoes and stuffing, especially the kind my mom and grandmother make. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside every time I take a bite. I wish I could tell everyone the secret ingredient they use, but it is as sacred as the Krabby Patty secret formula. I also love the fact that you get to be around the people you love. My favorite thing is getting to spend time with my family, watching football and eat - ing great food. Plus, I like to make a plan of attack for Black Friday. Last, but not least, I like Thanksgiving because it means Christmas is coming! So, this thanksgiving, go out and have fun Black Friday shopping, eating and spending time with your family! November 2015 In the news 6 Cider Press Shoppers eager for Black Friday deals by Levi Burress With November right around the corner, are you ready for the upcoming holiday season? Christmas isn’t as far away as you think, and that leaves many Americans with a dreaded thought in the back of their heads - Christmas shopping. The American way of doing things is to procras - tinate until the last minute; but why not get it done early on Black Friday? Whether you are shopping for your family or just treating yourself to a good deal, “The day after Thanksgiving” is a good way to save money if you don’t mind a crowd. For years, stores opened their doors at 6 a.m. for shoppers. But in recent years, the opening time kept get - ting earlier, and in 2012, stores started opening on Thanksgiving Day. High school students have mixed feeling about Black Friday shopping. Senior Raina Edwards said, “I don’t like crowds, so I don’t go”. But some like Black Friday shopping. “I like finding a good deal,” said Senior An - thony Whitmore. “I wonder if Burger King has a Black Friday sale on their chicken fries?” Some people don’t want to shop on Thanksgiv - ing Day, especially since it’s the day you are supposed to be grateful for what you already have. But, for others, the chance to snag some good deals is just too much of a temptation. November 2015 7 Cider Press Achieving Applemen Musselman High Achieving Applemen November 2015 8 Cider Press Entertainment

e Martian blasts off in theaters by Mikayla Bayer Described as a movie about a man (Matt Damon) left be - hind on Mars after a sand storm, many would think it is the same old sterile outer space film, but The Martian was a surprisingly refreshing film. Matt Damon, as his character Mark Whatney, is defi - nitely far from what is expected. Mark Whatney, this nerdy and funny botanist astronaut adds humor to the very bleak situation he finds himself in through the entire movie, even once saying “In your face Neil Armstrong” for surviving on Mars and grow - ing his own food. Although Whatney is the huge focus of the movie, it isn’t just him talking to himself the entire time. Once Whatney is left by his crew, he makes contact with NASA on earth. This brings about back and forth scenes between Whatney and NASA. In one scene, Whatney’s obstacle is finding food and water. In another scene, NASA’s obstacle is bringing this man back before he dies. This adds to the movie and helps to make it more interesting than watching one man talk to himself for two hours. Of course it isn’t the best movie ever. The supporting ac - tors don’t feel as if they fit, some of the solutions seem extremely unbelievable, and a movie lasting 141 minutes long seems a bit much for someone stuck growing plants on Mars. Overall this movie is not your traditional film and would only be recommended to those individuals interested in space and action. I would recommend this movie to an individual look - ing for a feel good movie. It is suspenseful and leads you to think Whatney is going to die on this planet, but his spirit and smarts help him through. The Martian mixes smarts, humor, and suspense into a movie that makes it enjoyable for most. November 2015 Entertainment 9 Cider Press

What’s a ? by Elias Pastran The hot new rapper Willie Maxwell II, aka Fetty Wap, just dropped his new hit album that is making everyone go crazy and turn up. Fetty Wap is from Paterson, New Jersey and grew up there most of his life. He started tak - ing interest in music around 2013 and just blew up from there. Famous for his “Trap Queen,” he became the new hottest thing out. People were buying his music left and right. He has a lot more music out now, some even with collaborations with his crew Remy Boyz. Songs like: 679, My Way and many more. If you'd like to hear some Fetty Wap, go check him out on iTunes or Soundcloud. Become hip to the hottest rapper out right now and turn up with all your friends to the great Fetty Wap. Be careful though, his lyrics can get pretty dirty and seem a little out of the normal. Other than that, go turn up to the one eye Fetty Wap...”SQUAD”. Fetty Wap Songs to Listen to: Trap Queen, 679, My Way, Walk, Let It Bang. Those few songs right there will get you hooked on Fetty. Enjoy. November 2015 Sports 10 Cider Press photo by Tajae Stuckey Rifle season soon approaching by Jacob Gosnell With the warmer air moving out and the cold, bitter air moving in, the start of the 2015 West Virginia buck firearms sea - son approaches. Thousands of hunters fill the woods each year in search of a whitetail buck. To bag a deer you need to be prepared. The main thing you need to find is a good location. A good location is the best way to get a deer. Freshmen athletes reach for success You need to look for in your rifle. Make sure you have sign. During the summer the best suited ammunition for by Camille Ratliff complishment this season is learning the months, look mostly for scat. The your gun. Guns are like people This year at Musselman High Ironman song. “It was very challenging at deer during the summer time and they can be picky with their School, we have a numerous amount of ath - first,” he said, “but after I learned the will migrate towards food as ammunition. letic and successful 9th graders. music, it became my favorite song to play.” t h e y try to fatten up for winter. “My 30-06 shoots 150 Not only do we have an undefeated fresh - Our Lady Applemen In mid-October start grain CORELOKT best and my men football team, but we have multiple team is stocked with 9th grade talent this looking for rubs, or markings on dad’s shoots 180 grain the best. It freshmen on the soccer teams, volleyball season. the tree from the deer’s antlers. just depends” said Senior Kyle teams, and of course the marching band. Freshmen include Maddi Cox, Sara Scat is also vital during this pe - Sidow. Freshmen football player Noah Beth Edwards, Jaden Gray, Meredith Lewis, riod. Put the gun on paper. Miller plays defensive end. He said that his Kaliea Petry, Rachael Ratliff, Kiersten Try to take advantage of Shoot different rounds at the same favorite thing about the football team are Schleuss, and Sarah Wright. With the help early bow season to actually get target and see which round groups the coaches: “They are never okay with of all this young talent, the team is 10-0 (on out and scout. Bow season is a best. Try to stick with one weight anything less than perfection. We go into their schedule). great opportunity to get out (grain) of bullet, and try different half and they always have something to Middle hitter Rachael Ratliff said there and see deer. There is noth - ammunition. pick at because they know we’re capable of that her favorite memory of the season so ing better than hands on scout - With all of these tips, you better.” far is at the Virginia Beach tournament ing. should be successful in bagging a Brin George and Adam Busey agree when the whole team was in the Another step to getting a deer. that their favorite memory of the season so ocean and a photographer asked them if he buck this rifle season is sighting far was beating Morgantown 28-11. could take pictures of them. Center and Tackle Cameron Duvall “It was so awkward and funny,” said his favorite quote is the one on the said Ratliff while explaining the story, “I weight room wall: “Heart, Pride, & Deter - still crack up when I think about it.” mination.” Beth Rand and Zanele Nyabusha The marching band also has many are also having the time of their lives but on talented freshmen that contribute to being the girls soccer team. They loving spending the number one band on the Atlantic East time with their friends on the field, while Coast. also getting things done. Zach Hartman, a member of the Musselman truly does have many alto saxophone section said that being able athletes to watch for in their next four years to travel with his best friends is definitely here at MHS. No doubt these 9th graders the highlight of the season. Hartman also will continue to be successful and represent loves how funny the band director the Applemen in a fabulous way. Mr.Knepper is. The Class of 2019 is determined in However, Hartman’s biggest ac - reaching nothing but success. November 2015 Editorials 11 Cider Press What makes a good teacher? by Kaitlyn Hanson A good teacher can be de - but someone who understands them fined by multiple things. Some may at the same time.” say a good teacher is the one you Teachers that are active with learn the most from. Others may say the class also help students learn a lot. it’s the one that gives you the most It’s hard to learn from teachers who freedom. It could also be said to be a never leave their desk. little bit of both. A good teacher can be one An aspect of a good teacher is you have fun with. Students always one you can genuinely learn from. All love teachers that let them do what students learn and retain knowledge they want. The teachers that ease differently. A teacher that can find back on the rules are the classes that those types of learning methods for get students through the day. It helps all students can be extremely helpful. balance out the stresses of school. Just Teachers that manage to fit all types because a teacher lets you have fun of learning into their lessons are great and goof off doesn’t mean you’re al - because they benefit all students. ways getting the most educational Sophomore Wesley Walker benefits out of that class. said a good teacher is “someone who Teachers that can be both fun always puts in the extra effort to teach and educational can also be great. in different ways so the whole class There is a balance between education understands what’s being taught.” and fun that few teachers can find. However, just because a stu - Classes that can be taken seriously dent learns a lot from a teacher but still have the free time to relax are doesn’t mean they always like them. classes students also look forward to. In the long run a teacher you learn a They care about your education but lot from can always benefit you. also understand students have a lot of When you can tell a teacher is other things to worry about other passionate about helping you learn, it than their one class. can make a huge difference on how A lot of aspects go into mak - you do in the class. ing a good teacher. Overall, every Junior Leah Ratliff said a type of teacher can benefit your edu - The Cider Press good teacher is “someone who not cation in some way. Most teachers try only wants to help the students fur - their hardest and really do want you Editor: Emma Pratt ther their education and knowledge to learn. Sports Editor - Camille Ratliff Staff Photographer: Tajae Stuckey Business Manager:Alexxus Gladden Editorials, reviews, and columns printed in Cider Press Art Director: Julia Wolf are the individual views and opinion of the writer and not those of the newspaper staff, advisor or administration. Staff Reporters: In addition, Cider Press welcomes editorials and letters Miranda Acker, Kiara Brown, Mikayla Bayer, Levi Burress, to the editor fromany student; however, we reserve the right to Madison Cunningham, Amanda Custer, Jacob Gosnell, Cheyenne edit or even deny publication if it conflicts with th enewspa - Greer, Kaitlyn Hanson, Darius Hedrick, Breanna Howard, Allie per’s mission or the school and student code of conduct. Hudson, Cameron Medler, Lizzy Mills, Sarah Muskett, Elias Pas - All editorials must be emailed to [email protected]. tran, Taylor McDaniel, Sabrina Hite No anonymous editorials or letters to the editor will be pub - lished. November 2015 12 Cider Press Fun Page

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