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The Lightning Bolt “Bringing the Thunder to Chancellor Since 1988” The Lightning Bolt “Bringing the Thunder to Chancellor since 1988” Chancellor High School 6300 Harrision Road, Fredericksburg VA 22407 Volume 28 March Issue 6 2016 1 March 2016 forensics team success Congratulations to the Drama department’s Forensics Team for the success they had at Regionals! Seven students are moving on to the States competition held on April 2nd. Taylor Noll finished first in her category. Finishing second in their categories are Taylor Patzman and Jeanie Wagnon. Fin- ishing third in their categories are Andres Fontan, Olivia Royster, Abby Nichols, and Margo We- ber. Tion Edmunds, Emma Masaitis, and Stephen Leprino were chosen as alternates for finishing fourth. Congratulations to everyone who placed, as well as everyone who participated. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Patzman Chancellor’s entire Forensics Team poses for a picture. Taylor Noll, Michael Demayo, Zoe Garrick, Jeanie Wagnon, Andres Fontan, Taylor Patzman, Austin Seipp, Olivia Royster, Abby Nichols, Margo Weber, Lily Church, Tion Edmunds, Stephen Leprino, Megan Garrick, Ally Ruiz, Sierra Brooks. Photo Courtesy of Taylor Patzman The seven Chancellor students who placed first, second, or third in their category. Margo Weber, Taylor Patzman, Jeanie Wagnon, Andres Fontan, Taylor Noll, Olivia Royster, Abby Nichols. March 2016 2 News doing just that, so stay tuned! on track and graduate. Editorial Taking a moment to address If you are interested on what is the seniors, graduation is ap- currently going on in the school, Follow us on proaching in just a few short read this issue of The Lightning instagram months and we as a class need Bolt. March hosts the positive- to step up our game. Many se- ly green holiday, St. Patrick’s Mrs. Gattie @CHHS_TLB_ niors are not on track to gradu- Day! See all things St. Patty’s Adviser By Jordan Pearson ate, setting Chancellor up for a day throughout the paper, like Editor-in-Chief large repeat percentage as well a Battlefield on whether you Jordan Pearson Chargers, we have about three as a large drop out percentage. I should get pinched if not wear- Editor-in-Chief months of school left, and at just have to say that WE STILL ing green or not in the Op-Ed this point school is all about HAVE TIME! For some it will section, and a St. Patrick’s day us just MARCHing along… See take more work than others, but word search in the Features sec- Kaitlyn o’gorman what I did there? That was bad, if your grades are not up to par, tion. Check out the Sports and Senior News Editor but I promise, TLB is working seek help! Talk to your teachers,. News updates to stay current on some great things for the end They as well as your counselors, with the athletic competitions peers, and parents, are there to in the school. ashley ragonese of the year! Trying new things Junior News Editor is always, well almost always, a help. It is always possible to im- We hope you enjoy this is- good decision, and we plan on prove. With hard work and de- sue of The Lightning Bolt, and termination, you can get back March on! matthew sanders Senior Sports Editor Contents emma haus News Junior Sports Editor Pickren & Garfield Retire........................................................................... pg 4-5 josef jazvic Sports Senior Features Editor Athlete of the Month ................................................................................. pg 10 Op-ed Raelyn slaughter Junior Features Editor AP Spanish Students Share Their Stories............................................ pg 11-13 Features Rachel thompson German Exchange Student Profile......................................................... pg 22 Senior Op-Ed Editor Myah hidalgo Junior Op-Ed Editor laura sullivan Social Media Find Rodney on the cover The Journalism students at Chancellor High School publish The Light- ning Bolt, the only official newspaper on campus. The purpose of the Rodney is hidden somewhere in this newspaper! If you newspaper is to factually inform and entertain its readers. As an estab- Chancellor’s representa- lished open forum for the student body, truth will be the staff’s major goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer to adhere to the journalism find him, circle him, then cut out that page and this slip code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma tives in the states track Delta Chi. The code states that a journalist can not accept gifts, favors or with your information on it. Lastly, turn the sheet in to the privileges that could compromise their integrity. All material published competition were David will be the result of brainstorm sessions by the staff. Subjects stimulat- “Bolt Box” in the library to be entered to ing to the majority of the student body will be used. The editorial board, which is comprised of all newspaper staff members will determine the Moore, Kia Rivers, and priority of the stories and the overall design of publication. The advi- win an awesome prize! sor serves to give students a better understanding of the functions and ethics of a free press. The advisor does not serve as a censure. Student Chris Greene. Chris and editors will decide the material to be published. In accordance with com- munity standards, profanity will not appear in the publication. Students David were ranked #1 are free to express an opinion on matters of public interests under the, Name:___________________________ “fair comment rule.” Under this rule, the student has the right to intel- ligently criticize the school and its policies. Editorials reflect the opinion and #2 tripple jumpers in of The Lightning Bolt. Opinion stories reflect the opinion of the writer and do not represent the opinion of the faculty and administration of Chancellor High School. Controversial issues will be covered from both the 4A state division. The points of view. School news, as well as local, national and international A4 Class: ________________________ events will also be covered. Letters to the editor are welcomed. All let- cover and Nationals picu- ters must be signed and be between 200- 300 words long. They may be submitted to A113 or by e-mailing [email protected]. The Lightning Bolt retains the right to edit letters to comply with journalistic tres are courtesy of Coach standards. Anonymous letters will not be published. This is your school, Grade:_________ help improve it through your opinions, praises, and constructive criti- cisms. If voiced aloud and in large enough numbers, we can bring about Kristen Jones. change. Our ultimate goal is to print the truth and with your help we Bolt Design by Natalie Wilson Natalie by Bolt Design can reach this goal. News 3 March 2016 news section Peace Out Pickren Superstar Jett-Brown By Emma Haus By Danielle Gray Junior Sports Feautures Editor skills and travel around the Staff-Reporter “I will miss the camaraderie- Kristy Jett-Brown is the Chan- viting personality. She does there's a lot of fun people here world to places like Canada. have the knowledge for almost Pickren is excited to be involved cellor librarian and has recently that I've enjoyed doing things received the Spotsylvania Su- anything you could ask. She with!” states Ms. Pickren, librar- with a campaign with a certain does have the patience of Job. female candidate for President. perstar award. This award is giv- ian at Chancellor High. “I plan en to remarkable staff members Who is this person who excels in to stay in touch with friends She also is excited to be spend- all aspects of her work? It’s our ing more time with her grand- who deserve every accolade for that I have made.” routinely surpassing their job very own Superwoman, Kristy Pickren is a familiar face who kids and conduct some volun- Jett-Brown, one of our school teer work. description, and playing such greets everyone when students an active role in helping schools librarians and - without a doubt make their way to the library Pickren’s favorite part about - one of the caped crusaders of her job over the years has been surpass their goals. every day. After 15 years of hard “She doesn’t wear a cape, she Chancellor High!” work and dedication, Pickren’s getting to know the students Jett-Brown has helped us all who come to the library regu- doesn’t have exo-genes created retirement will be a change the by Superman, she doesn’t have in more ways than one. She whole school must endure. larly. She enjoys talking to them has helped us find our favor- about their classes and helping an “S” plastered on her chest, “When I was sponsoring a Dou- and she’s not a fictional charac- ite books, understand how to ble Dutch team, the students them with their work. do our research and how to do Pickren’s kind face and dedi- ter. BUT … she does have a lot grabbed the ropes and made me of energy,” states Chancellor’s much more. get in,” states Pickren recalling cation to the students will be Jett-Brown is truly an asset missed terribly throughout principal Jackie Bass-Fortune. one of her favorite memories at “She does have a warm and in- to the Chancellor High School Chancellor. Chancellor High. However, we, family. “After two failed attempts to as a student body, wish her a jump, I finally got to jump for heart-warming farewell and the about 30 seconds! The students best of luck as she starts a new went crazy!” The Double Dutch chapter in her life. event was part of the 2009 fall I have to say I enjoyed “hall- school pep rally. “The rest is his- duty” between classes the most! tory- it's on YouTube entitled It was always a chance to see "Ms.
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