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September/October 2019 Patriot Press News Team Volume 26: Issue 2 Liberty High School Talon Yearbook and Patriot Press Newspaper 6300 Independence Avenue, Bealeton, Virginia 22712

Bocce in Bealeton: Champions Together Bocce Ball consists Introduces New Sport to LHS Community of a predetermined by Dylan Huggins and the Patriot Press Staff number of frames. ter what their disabilities may means once the special educa- Each frame is be,” explained Deputy Meyer. tion students are eighteen, they complete once all “Within our school, it are no longer kids. They are balls have been took some asking and seeing if adults and athletes. People have thrown and all points we could afford the program. to remember that,” said Meyer. have been awarded. In the end, we got all that was The LHS community needed for the courts. The courts’ puts a lot of their time into mak- cost was around 85,000 dol- ing Champions Together possible. lars, and with our sponsors Lib- “With the way that How to erty paid zero dollars for any- Special Olympics are known thing,” continued Deputy Meyer everywhere, it is easy to get The coaches of the bocce businesses to donate or help out Play team are Deputy Meyer and Ms. because it looks good and it can Milburn. The bocce ball courts be nice with taxes,” said Meyer. Bocce Ball: are for the community to use “I have been a partic- Senior Evan Yurgaitis rolls the and are available for everyone. ipant since the very end of my bocce ball to try to score points 1.Each frame starts There are numerous against the opposing team. Photo sophomore year when it was courtsey of the Talon Yearbook Champions Together team sponsors that helped pay for the first created. I enjoy- work with one team tossing Staff. member, Kyle Kaloustian, warming bocce ball courts. These spon- the pallino or jack up his skills before starting a game sors include the following: KPR “The creation of the (white ball). of bocce ball. Photo Signs, Vulcan Materials, Luck courtsey of the Talon Yearbook bocce ball courts was an excellent Stone, Simoes and Enright Con- way to bring the community to- struction Inc., Lee Highway Nurs- 2.Players then try to During the summer, gether as one. Deputy Meyer and ery, PATH Foundation, Fauquier get as close as they Deputy Meyer was oversee- Ms. Milburn are doing a great deed County Public Schools, Fauquier can to the pallino, ing the construction of Lib- for the community and sacrificing County Sheriff’s Office, Area 27 erty High School own boc- a lot of their precious time to help while keeping their Special Olympics, Sunbelt, Home ce ball courts. Deputy Meyer make a lot of kids’ days amaz- bocce balls within the Depot, and Brian Rockefeller. is part of the organizations ing and ones that they will never court area. called Champions Together forget,” said senior Zoe Lowe . and Area 27 Special Olympics. “For me personally, I 3. Players toss from Champions Together have always been involved with and Special Olympics work hand special education because of behind the 10-foot in hand to combine character and my mom. She worked for that line on the near side sportsmanship. Champions To- department at school. I worked of the court. gether is an LHS club that helps here as a history teacher in the students with different abili- collab classes that work with Senior Hannah Hall-Salem helps ties learn more communication the ID program. From the meet- Kyle Kaloustian measure where skills, people skills, and practice ings we have had so far, about he needs to throw the bocce ball. their sports all at the same time! 30 to 40 students are helping Photo courtsey of the Talon Yearbook Staff. “Champions Together with the program. That doesn’t falls under the Special Olym- include all of the students from ing with the other students and pics umbrella. Many people are the ID program,” said Milburn. seeing how happy they are- not sure if the organization is The Special Olympics when we do fun activities,” nationally known or interna- Senior Conner Rogers and Kaden program is extremely import- said senior Kristeena Kenny. Odom high fiving after scoring ant to SRO Deputy Meyer. It tionally known, but it is indeed points on the bocce ball court. Basketball and track internationally known,” said as- Photo courtsey of the Talon is an amazing way for the com- were the two sports that were al- Coach Leigh and senior Zoe Lowe sistant principal Ms. Milburn. Yearbook Staff. munity to reach out to others ready in the organization. A third intently watch the Champions “Its inclusion is through that are less fortunate. Meyer sport was necessary for there Together student athletes train for Special Olympics. Special “It all started about two started to help out with Special to be a sport in every season. a game of bocce ball. Photo Olympics has expanded to in- years ago with track being the Olympics in 1986 in Nebraska. Bocce ball is in the fall which courtsey of Talon Yearbook Staff. clude everyone, and the athletes very first sport that was introduced “Special Olympics are gives Champions Together one are all together. It is there to to Liberty from the Champions for everyone from eight years distinct sport for each season. help us unify everyone no mat- Together program,” said Milburn. old to as old as it gets. That 2 Features September/October 2019 Teens Strive to Celebrate The Season With Balance School & Jobs Heartwarming Fall Decorations by Jasmine Beverly by Liz Tasker twigs, candy corn, and a plate. ~Staff Reporter ~Centerspread and Backpage Editor First, take off the labels From ages 14 to 18 tion or commitment to the job. on glass bottles. It is easiest to re- there are teens looking for a job. “It is sometimes an- paper cutter, double sided tape, move labels by soaking the bottles Some are looking to make mon- noying having to work when hot glue gun with hot glue sticks, in hot water for about 10 minutes, ey for many different reasons. all your friends invite you out twine, and scissors. Each pumpkin then it should peel off pretty easily. “I decided to get a job and you have to say no be- Next, get the spray paint- so I could save my paychecks cause you have to work,” said needs two 8.5”x11 sheets of paper. First, cut each piece of ing area ready. Outside is always for a car and just have a little senior Kaleece Blackwell. the best choice and if that is not walking around money,” said Although most are in it From the mild chilly paper vertically into five 1.5” sophomore Mikayla McCall. for the money, other teens are out weather, warm colors of leaves, wide strips. Then, cut each strip available, make sure to spray in Most businesses will getting jobs as a interns in fields and pumpkin spice lattes, fall, into one 7”, two 9”, and keep the an extremely well-ventilated area. offer teens jobs, but they have that interest them. Internships also known as autumn, is a lot of remaining two at 11”. Remember Once the spray paint rules, like to keep your grades look good on transcripts and people’s favorite season. What each pumpkin needs two sets, area is set up, paint the bot- up, or only work weekends, not could possibly help with getting a better way to start off the season meaning each pumpkin is two tle(s) completely white. Then, weekdays. Reasons being that well paying job in the future. other than heartwarming dec- pieces of paper. Totalling two two thirds of it orange, and one it does not interfere with your Most big businesses like orations for around the house? 7”, four 9”, and four 11” strips. one third yellow. White at the schooling, or homework. Most Google, law firms, hospitals, and One of the most sim- top, then orange, and yellow at jobs opened up for teens are ei- therapy offices have interns, but Afterwards, fold each piece plest and easiest DIY crafts for into accordion strips. Next, tape the bottom, like a piece of can- ther in the fast food franchise or those are more for freshman in dy corn. If a little more style small local restaurant businesses. college or coming out of college. fall are mason jar candles. They the two sets of the same length Other than that, most businesses Most internships do not pay or do can become messy to make and tape them together, form- is wanted, add another layer of will hire because they know it not pay much because they're a but are totally worth it when ing a rigid circle. At the end, white on top to create a drip ef- could possibly help build a good temporary employee, but it is still only little lighting is wanted. there should be one circle from fect over the orange or yellow. work ethic and teach working a good idea because it could pos- Materials needed in- the 7” strip, and two circles Lastly, take your wine students how to deal with cus- sibly help in the long run. clude, mason jar(s), fake leaves, each for the 9” and 11” strips. bottle(s) and place them on your tomers and co-workers. Even if the food indus- hot glue or mod podge, some To create the first lay- plate. Put the twigs and leaves in- “There are always peo- try or an internship does not al- kind of twine to tie at the top, er of the pumpkin, place a small side the wine bottles, add candy ple you don’t get along with or ways interest everyone, there are and an LED candle light. After corn in any free space on the plate, customers that may have an atti- also other jobs for teens out there, dab of hot glue in the center, all the materials are gathered, hold for a few seconds until it and with all that, it is finished! tude, but you really just have to like tutoring younger aged kids, Any of the crafts can keep your cool and focus on more a cashier at a store, or maybe get creative and start gluing. is dry. Next, glue the other lay- important things,” said sopho- even help with a family business. There is no certain way to glue ers together, a 9” strip direct- easily be turned into a center- more Elizabeth Tasker. There is such a big selec- anything, just glue what looks ly below the 7”, then the 11”, piece. Since these three DIY Getting a job is a com- tion of possible jobs for teens, it is good. Lastly, tie the twine at afterwards the 11”, and finally mini projects are all fall re- mitment, and committing to just a matter of finding something the top of the jar, place an LED the other 9” on the very bottom. lated, they would be great to customers who need help, as enjoyable and something that can candle light inside and all done! Lastly, hot glue a stick or use during Halloween and/or well as to the franchise or small work around a student’s schedule. Another easy DIY branch, paper leaves, and Thanksgiving. Happy crafting! business. A working teen must “My job is perfect for craft is paper pumpkins. The twine on the top of the paper Have a crafty idea also make a commitment to my schedule because I only am little pumpkins are fun for all you’d like to share with every- themselves and their co-workers. at work for three hours and after pumpkin, and it is complete! ages to make and they go great One more quick and one? Let us know, and maybe When having a job work I have time to do home- we will feature you in a fu- you must commit to fully at- work and hang out with my with almost anything any- easy DIY is an ombre candy tending work every day you family,” said Melissa Ventura where. These paper pumpkins corn glass bottle centerpiece. ture article or YouTube video! are scheduled, even when can be made from any colored Materials needed for sudden fun plans interfere. or patterned paper of choice. this are orange, white, and yel- Not doing so can Materials needed for this low spray paint, empty glass- show a total lack of dedica- craft included paper of choice, bottles, cardboard, leaves, Exclusive Look on the Patriot Press YouTube Team by Dallas Alphonso “We target the school The Patriot Press News ~Staff Reporter students, the staff, and admin- Team is back for its second go! istrators to help us get feedback The Patriot Press News Team ery school day or if not then from the students and staff and The Patriot Press The Fall 2018 is Liberty High Schools pub- every two school days,” said teachers of Liberty High School, The Patriot Press is a student produced Patriot Press Staff lications’ YouTube channel. sophomore Wyatt Adams. mostly to see what is good or The News Team con- newspaper published monthly during At this point the Patri- what needs to be improved and to Zoe Lowe: Editor-in-Chief sists of sophomore Jessica ot Press News Team has 40 plus every school year. Every issue contains inform them on what's going on student written articles, and is designed by Zoe Lowe: News Editor Thomasson, sophomore Sarah videos on their channel. Every- students. Our mission is to publish news, Zoe Lowe: Features Editor here at Liberty High School” said Jasmine Beverly: Center Spread Dean, sophomore Wyatt Adams, one on the staff has favorite vid- sophomore Jessica Thomasson. information, and opinion articles for the and junior Braeden Meadows. eos but for very different reasons. Editor “The videos on our chan- school and for our community. Jasmine Beverly: Back Page Editor The Patriot Press News “My favorite vid- nel help the students of Liberty Letter to the Keely Crane: Sports Editor Team posts videos about the eo on our YouTube channel is High School and are meant to en- Dylan Huggins: Viewpoint Editor school and things that are hap- the spring reflection video - be Editor Policy Dylan: Huggins: Entertainment Editor tertain them as well. We target the Kaleece Blackwell: Photo Editor pening around the community. cause of how much work it students of Liberty High School Letters to the editor are welcomed and For example, the channel recently Braeden Meadows: Video Producer took to complete,” said Adams. because they share the same sense will be published as space allows. Letters Braeden Meadows: Staff Reporter produced a video about one lunch, “The greatest vid- of humor as us and they also must be signed, although the staff may Wyatt Adams: Video Producer where everyone eats lunch at the eo on our YouTube channel in need the information that we in- withhold the name on request. The paper Wyatt Adams: Staff Reporter reserves the right to edit letters for clarity. Sarah Dean: Video Reporter same time from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. my opinion is the one where clude in our videos” said Adams. “Our content is most- Wyatt is sitting in a tree,” said All letters are subject to laws governing Sarah Dean: Staff Reporter “Our YouTube channel has Jessica Thomasson: Video Reporter ly news, interviews, and junior Braeden Meadows. obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption come so far since its inception of the school process, as are all contents Jessica Thomasson: Staff Reporter just all in all fun content,” Sometimes the Patri- Adrian Martinez: Staff Reporter last school year! We finally have of the school paper. Opinions in letters said sophomore Sarah Dean. ot Press journalists make vid- Alexis Cecil: Staff Reporter functioning equipment and a are not necessarily those of the staff, nor “If you subscribe to Dallas Alphonso: Staff Reporter eos about the articles that they staff of students devoted -to de should any other opinion expressed in the Patriot Press News Team Elizabeth Tasker: Staff Reporter are working on at the time. veloping video stories,” com- public forum be construed as the opinions Keyana Brown: Staff Reporter YouTube channel and turn on The videos on the YouTube mented journalism teacher Ms. or policy of the administration, unless so Ms. Lisa Beth Miller: Adivser post notifications then you’ll channel can help many differ- Lisa Miller. attributed. most likely get notifications -ev ent groups of the student body. 3 Features September/October 2019 The Fall Plays Slay Winner, Winner, Kaleece’s Elusive by Sarah Dean ~Staff Reporter Chicken Sandwich Dinner This fall, the theatre from “She Kills Monsters” be- Starting early August, by Kaleece Blackwell of supply of chicken sandwiches. community is diving headfirst and cause he is just a very funny char- recent social media has been ~Photo Editor Although Popeyes has a ton of new productions go- acter that seems super fun to play! causing a big interest in Popey- eat along with the sandwich, in business is booming current- ing on! For example, “She Kills We received the casting list and I es new chicken sandwich that contrast to Popeyes whose sand- ly, lack of supply gives their Monsters” a play based upon a did not get Tom, but I got Chuck was just added to their menu. wich already comes along with company a bad reputation. girl named Agnes Evans jumping and I am very happy with that,” The chicken sandwich started to a spicy sauce on the sandwich. There have been ru- into a world made by her deceased said sophomore Gavin Standish. sell very quickly once word got The sandwich alone was mors discussing the possibility sister. “A Glass Menagerie” is “I auditioned for “She spread nationwide throughout only about three dollars, which of discontinuation of the chick- another play that's based on an Kills Monsters” because it is a all social media platforms, es- is not expensive at all. I enjoyed en sandwiches for a temporary author named Tom, who is sup- show that is so different from ev- pecially on Twitter. Then com- the chicken sandwich and loved time limit. I, as a customer that porting his mother and his mental- erything else we do. It is about sis- petition started to arise. The the fast service I received. Their still has yet to try the sandwich, ly fragile sister Laura. These are ters, geeks, monsters, and all this discussion on if Chick-fil-A or employees treat their customers hope that the discontinuation two of their ongoing productions. cool stuff we do not always see Popeyes has the better chicken with nothing but elite service. does not happen. The sandwich is With that, each of these in the theatre. It is hilarious too! sandwich became prominent. Although I wish the described as a big fluffy chicken productions take time, effort, and I auditioned for the lead role, Ag- Social media took off spicy sandwich came with a spicy sandwich on a buttery bun. The dedication. With that, there needs nes Evans, which I'm happy to say and took over. People imme- sauce instead of a dry patty. I very patty itself on the spicy sand- to be a special groups of students I got,” said senior Elaine Carroll diately started to compare the much enjoyed the fast and great wich is in fact not spicy, it is that can rise to the challenge! Now, preparing for these au- two and contradiction was start- customer service I received. I actually the sauce on the sand- Of course, all the students in- ditions can vary from person ed. So I decided to put all the would rate my overall experi- wich that gives the spicy flavor. volved with these productions to person and with that it may controversy to the test myself. ence a nine out of ten and will for The sandwich alone have their reasons to audition and be hard to know what to do. I personally have tried sure be going back to Chick-fil-A prices at about four dollars. be involved. For instance Eliz- “Read the script, and the spicy and regular chicken for more chicken sandwiches. So Popeyes sandwich is a lit- abeth Wolfert, Gavin Standish, maybe even watch it. Do your sandwich from Chick-fil-A mul- Popeyes has been trying tle more expensive in com- and Lainey Corroll, each have research and be prepared! Know tiple times before. Chick-fil-A’s to keep up with all the recent busi- parison to Chick-fil-A’s. explained which plays and all you can about the show you're waiting lines are normally about ness they have been acquiring. Due to Popeyes lack of sup- characters they auditioned for. auditioning for! Some shows may a fifteen minute wait. As opposed They seem to be struggling with ply of the chicken sandwiches, “I auditioned for Kali- ask for a song or a monologue to their normal wait, I was able doing so and have stores that have I would say that Chick-fil-A is ope, Farrah The Fairy, and Evil that you would need to prepare. to go through the drive through been sold out for weeks now. Peo- the definite winner. Chick-fil-A Tina. All from “She Kills Mon- But for what we did, it was only within five minutes. It seems as ple all across the United States has outstanding customer ser- sters”. I auditioned for them be- cold readings,” said Wolfert. though Chick-fil-A has lost some are not taking this sellout well. vice and has yet to run out of cause each of the roles have very Even though it may be very of their business from all the There have been reports all across their chicken sandwiches. Their fun parts, and I also felt like I could busy and hectic these productions talk of Popeyes new sandwich. the news and social media stating prices are also cheaper than maybe pull them off! In the end, create great moments and mem- Chick-fil-A’s spicy and showing all the frustration Popeyes. Until I get the chance I got Evil Tina! She is different ories for the actors themselves chicken sandwich is a decently this chicken sandwich has caused to finally try Popeyes chicken from me, but I can not wait to play and also for the people watch- sized spicy patty with a soft circu- for Popeyes business. There have sandwich, Chick-fil-A will - al her and create her character,” said ing them. Even with that there is lar bun. The chicken patty itself is been multiple allegations of cus- ways be the winner in my mind. sophomore Elizabeth Wolfert. more and more that the people in- what makes the sandwich spicy. I tomers fighting with employees “I auditioned for Tom volved look for and benefit from. myself had to choose a sauce to out of frustration due to the lack from “A Glass Menagerie” and “The chemistry between Chuck from “She Kills Mon- the actors! There are so many dif- Deputy Meyer Introduces the sters”. I auditioned for Tom just ferent interactions throughout, so At the beginning of the cause they enforce the rules and because he seems like an enjoy- many different characters. Build- new school year many students Blue Line get people in trouble I wouldn't able character to play, and I like ing those relationships and those noticed a new splash of col- by Adrian Martinez want to have it any other way,” the way he speaks. On the oth- scenes are the most amazing parts or in the front parking lot:upon ~Staff Reporter said senior Hailey Marcinko. further investigation, it was “I think Deputy Meyer er hand, I auditioned for Chuck of being in a show,” said Corroll. revealed that this new “Blue “I respect what Dep- is a great SRO. I have never felt Line” actually has a very im- uty Meyer wants with the Blue unsafe in this school and if there portant meaning. The Blue Line Line. It's a special thing to Dep- is ever a situation that needs to be is a representation of the safety uty Meyer and I think it’s a good handled, I feel like I can always provided by law enforcement. thing,” said principal Mr. Cox. rely on him to keep the whole Deputy Meyer brought this new Deputy Meyer has school safe. He is amazing at what idea to Liberty High School. been here at Liberty High he does,” said junior Keely Crane. Deputy Meyer is School for five years and - pro “I think that he's a great bringing something new to tects the school and helps peo- guy and even to talk too and I feel Liberty High School this year ple out with what they need. protected with him in school be- “The Blue Line rep- “I really like having a cause of all the problems that had resents the law enforcement deputy here at school with us. happened.It's good to come to officers that protect the- na With everything that's going on in school and know Deputy Meyer is tion each day while the back- this country right now I couldn't here at school and feel protected,” ground represents a reminder of imagine having anyone else pro- said sophomore Luis Martinez. those who sacrificed their lives. tect our school. In 10th grade he Next time you go The Blue Line represents the thin came into my drivers ed class and out in the front parking lot go line that stands between chaos talked to us about being safe on check out the Blue Line besides and order, or between crimi- the roads but then he went into a Depedy Meyer police car it has nals and the potential victims of deep conversation about how he strong meaning and its important. Pick up your application crime, and it is primarily used will do anything at any cost to to show solidarity with police. protect us students from a shoot- today at 10997 Marsh Rd, “The Blue Line is good er or threat. After that I came to and a black line is not. I asked school every day not scared of Bealeton, VA 22712. Mr. Cox if I would be able to my life. We are so lucky to have paint the Blue Line in his park- him and also to have Officer Cru- *Drive-thru cashier position ing spot and Mr. Cox agreed,” mitt in our school. Even though said SRO Deputy Meyer. most students would differ -be 4 Entertainment September/October 2019 “Stranger Things” Captivates “The Flash” Evolves “Stranger Things” is a it also has to be pitch black so she show on Netflix that started on Fanbase can not see anything. Into An Exhilaratingly July 15, 2016. The show already by Dallas Alphonso “One of the reasons I has 3 seasons, and it starts off ~Staff Reporter love the show is because I can Average in a small town named Hawkins geons and Dragons,” a popular learn about Eleven’s story,” in Indiana in 1983. It brings the 80s game. The boys after playing said Mr. Gustafson. viewers to a secret government the game leave Mike’s home, but Eleven then escapes and Superhero Show lab called Hawkins National one of the boys, Will Byers, runs is on the run from the workers at by Wyatt Adams Laboratory. A lot of freshmen, into something unexplainable. He the secret lab. While she is run- ~Audiovisual Director sophomores, juniors, seniors, runs back to his house and tries to ning from the workers, the boys When “The Flash” ran stantly harrasses him and even and even teachers at Liber- escape but he isn't successful. He go out looking for their friend onto the scene in October 2014 kills someone very close to Barry. ty High School love the show, disappears in the blink of an eye. Will in the woods. Of course they ,it left a giant impact on the su- The actor that portrays but for all different reasons. “My favorite character aren't successful, but they do find perhero fandom and gave the Barry Allen is also very talented. “I started watching is Mike because he is really nice Eleven, someone that can help CW a fighting chance in the- su He has also acted in the TV show the show because a lot of peo- for letting Eleven come and stay them find their friend. perhero genre, just like it’s pre- Glee, Grant Gustin really brings ple were talking about it and with him, knowing he was risk- “It is one of the best decessor “Arrow” which aired Barry’s character to life and in it sounded like something I’d ing a lot of possibilities that could shows I have ever seen,” said in early October of 2012 and the emotional moments gives a like, it is sci-fi. I came to -real have happened letting a stranger math teacher Mrs. Moyer. started the “Arrowverse,” a uni- powerful performance that will ize that the show is very well live with him. Because he was so “Alexei is my fa- verse which incorporates ev- move people. The main driving written and you never know caring he let her in, became close vorite character because he ery superhero show the CW has point of Barry’s good will is pro- what is going to happen next,” with her, and stood up for her when is sweet, innocent, and he is made and will make. tecting everyone he can, because said English teacher Ms. Ayash. his friends said it was a bad idea. just a good person in gener- “The Flash” begins earlier in his life he watched “I started watch- He always tried to protect her, he al,” said freshman Tara Davis. with the viewer following our his mother die and this event is ing the show because my even skipped school to stay with Different peo- main character Barry Allen, in what causes him to work for the best friend got me into it,” her. He just always made sure ple like different seasons. his native city named “Central forces of good instead of evil. said senior Macy Bowen. she was safe the best he could,” “Season three was my City”, in his daily life as a CSI, In the second season, The show’s plot involves said freshman Emily Barnes. favorite because I really en- until a major catastrophe happens Barry fights Zoom, another speed- the Hawkins National Laborato- The female character, joyed the character development with the local laboratory called ster that uses a chemical named ry, which has a secret portal that Eleven, is brought into the show in various relationships such Star Labs, the laboratory starts Velocity 9 to increase his speed leads to a dangerous world called by showing the secret lab running as Steve and Robin, Steve and up a particle accelerator which beyond the Flash’s. This is also the the Upside Down. If a character experiments on her. She also has Dustin, and Eleven and Max. causes a major power outage season that time travel becomes goes in they might not come out. other abilities like being able to The show also gave a lot of of and emits a wave of dark matter very prevalent and impactful as One reason members go into the Upside Down with her the 80s vibes,” said Mrs.Moyer. energy, this wave of energy hits it creates a new timeline called of Liberty High School love the mind, and being able to see things “Season three is my fa- many a people turning them into Flashpoint for the beginning show is because of the characters when she touches something that vorite season because of the refer- “Meta-Humans”, regular peo- of season 3. Another speedster that are in the show. Mike Wheel- someone owns or when she thinks ences and the clothes and music,” ple with superhuman powers. named Savitar also known as the er, Will Byers, Lucas Sinclair, and about them. A requirement for the said English teacher Ms. Ayash. This energy also causes God of Speed breaks Barry down Dustin Henderson are the main use of her powers is that she has a major lightning storm to hap- and completely destroys his way characters who are playing “Dun- to be around water or a static TV, pen which strikes Barry Allen of life, changing him fundamen- whilst he is in his lab. The light- tally for the entire series. Those ning combines with the multitude are just some of the villains that of chemicals present and causes Barry encounters on his journey Billie Defies Genres, Tops Charts Barry to acquire in- to become the fastest man alive. Billie Eilish’s newest by Lexi Cecil feeling of craving it all the time. human speed, making him This year, Barry will be album, “WHEN WE ALL FALL faster than planes, sports fundamentally challenged again ~Staff Reporter Instead of Billie’s strange addic- ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” tion being a person, the song was cars, and even bullet trains. as his biggest threat will show it- was released on March 29, 2019. inspired by her addiction to the After the blast he runs into three self, The Antimonitor, in the com- Her brother, Finneas O’Con- show “The Office.” She added people who know how to har- ics The Flash loses his life to it nell, handled the production for clips of dialogue from an episode ness his newfound power. Their and doesn’t come back for many the album and the two of them as the intro, inserted in the mid- names are Cisco Ramon, Cait- years, however the showrunners wrote the songs together. Some dle and again towards the end, lyn Snow, and Harrison Wells, at the CW will most likely kill off of the most popular songs on and as the outro. The beat of the and over the course of the first the Green Arrow instead of Barry. the album include “Bad Guy,” song is very playful and quick. season they teach him the ways Overall, the show is very interest- “ When the Party’s Over,” and Finally, “Goodbye” is of being a superhero. Along Bar- ing and emotional at some points “Bury a Friend.” Due to Billie the final song on the album. It ry’s path to become the great- making the viewing experience Eilish’s hate of genre restrictions also is the shortest being only a est hero that ever lived he runs very pleasant. The show also has she wanted to do “everything minute and fifty-nine seconds, ex- into numerous villains, such as a home on Netflix giving access to on this album.” She greatly ac- cept for “!!!!!!!” which is a thir- Weather Wizard, Gorilla Grodd, binge watch all 5 seasons without complished this from the thrill- teen second long conversation. and Trickster, but Barry’s most pause. The fight scenes are amaz- ing range she has. Young musician Billie Eilish has This was an original way to end personal and powerful villain, ing to watch and while the acting The album has been taken the music world by storm. Reverse Flash gives him the most can get a bit shoddy at times it is Photo from gomoxie.com. an album because she wanted it named number one on multiple to “feel like a finish line, to feel trouble, the Reverse Flash con- still a worthwhile show to binge. charts including US Top Alter- like a period at the end” which native Albums, US Billboards getting rejected by a boy. She she accomplished. 200, and US Rolling Stone. Bil- had wished that instead of be- Billie Eilish is known lie Eilish makes songs as a mix ing told he simply didn’t like for adding things to her songs of trap, dark pop, and electropop. her, he was gay. The beat is very and her videos. She adds snip- Some of the most cap- soft and sweet with lyrics you pets of tv shows, conversations, tivating songs on this album are drawn to pay attention to. laughing, and fears. There's are “Bad Guy,” “Wish You My favorite, “You something in every song on this Were Gay,” “You Should See Should See Me In a Crown” album, which makes it stand out Me In a Crown,” “My Strange was inspired by the show Sher- from others. Addiction,” and “Goodbye.” lock and one of the lines he said Most songs have con- “Bad Guy” was a caught Billie and Finneas’ at- versations for intros that cut off clear message to her listeners tention: “In a world of locked and then continue in the middle that she was self assured and doors, the man with the key is of the song. Some of her vid- able to see through someone king. And honey, you should see eos on the album included fears who thinks they are tough. It me in a crown.” She wants the such as spiders, the monster un- has a very heavy and loud beat listener to know that she will der your bed, needles, and the with an electronic twist to it. make herself known. The beat dark. She “loves the idea of glo- “Wish You Were Gay” is more of an electric sound that rifying people’s biggest fears.” had a short controversy because gets built up during the chorus. 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GO EAGLES!! 5 Entertainment September/October 2019 Brockhampton’s GINGER: Sentimentally Delicate by Braeden Meadows At the core of any good ~Audiovisual Director “But I couldn't lie, you swear group, there’s two things that ing member Ameer Vann, after ingly confident, and has one of and you cry. Your teeth rotting act as the quintessential aspects allegations of verbal abuse and Much like the aforementioned the most ear-catching beats pro- while, they fall onto mine. Pour- of making good music. One is misconduct. Vann later confirmed project All-American Trash, No ducers Jabari Manwa and Romil ing bleach on the white, won't the connection, or the emotional allegations of the former, but de- Halo is an excellent showcase of Hemnani have ever cooked for a bring them to life, Pliers twist bond that each member has with nied any claims of abuse against each members individual skills, Brockhampton album period. It’s to the right, pull out your mind.” one another, and the other; dy- him. Subsequently, Brockamp- and arguably does it better than catchy and braggadocious, and is The album wraps up on namic, the musical connection ton’s fourth studio album, Puppy, the former in almost every way. one of the more memorable cuts the tracks “Big Boy” -- a darker, that each contribution upholds was scrapped, and after many de- Impressive, considering No Halo on Ginger. “If You Pray Right” rebellious diatribe on the expect- to make an intrinsically good (or lays and much anticipation, they is only 4 minutes, compared to carries a very similar tone. Reli- ed behavior and masculinity of bad) final product. With these finally released their fourth proj- the entire 38 minute runtime of gion is the prominent theme going being grown up, and “Love Me precepts in mind, it can be said ect Iridescence on September 21, All-American Trash. No Halo into this one, with each member For Life,” -- a punchy rap track without even a little uncertainty 2018. It was met with mixed re- also seemingly acts as a vessel rapping about how their religious that sounds almost like something that Texas-founded and self-pro- views from critics and fans alike. for each member to let all of their upbringings were restrictive, and out of a 2016 Brockhampton al- claimed boyband Brockhamp- It’s been almost a year bottled-up emotions out in front the prejudice they both bared bum. It finally closes on “Victor ton represent these values on an since Vann’s departure and Ir- of the microphone, and it, by way witness to and experienced. Joba Roberts.” New collaborator Vic- exceptionally competent level. idescence, and Brockhamp- of being so genuine, makes for really shines on this track, as his tor Roberts is the main vocalist Brockhampton hails ton has come back into the fray a stellar opening to an album as verse is notably bouncy and his on this track, along with anoth- from San Marcos, Texas. Its with their newest project, titled sentimentally delicate as Ginger. bars are both clever and merciless. er appearance from both Beatty founding members, namely Kev- Ginger. Many fans of the group Dom McLennon, for “Dearly Departed,” at its and Bearface. This one takes a in Abstract, Ameer Vann, Joba, hoped that this would be a return example, has one of the more core, is about loss and the subse- look back on traumatic child- Matt Champion, and Merlyn to form for the group, as many standout verses on this track. He quent trauma stemming from it. hoods littered with abuse, police, Wood, all met as teenagers, at- felt that Iridescence was rushed, raps strenuously, “Used to fight Sonically, its very different than and betrayal. Not the expected tending Woodlands High School due to the sudden need to alter all my night terrors, now I go anything we’ve heard thus far. It’s closer for a Brockhampton al- in Southeast Texas. In 2010, or remove content involving or through the dreams. Depression a slow-paced, almost seeming- bum, but a solid one nonetheless. Abstract made a post on Kanye- including Vann from the album. put me into places where I'm ly gospel-inspired introspective Ginger is, without a ToThe, (At the time known as Fortunately, Ginger is not only a stuck in the seams. They sealed piece. Ameer Vann is assumably doubt, Brockhampton’s most KanyeLive,) a Kanye West fan return to form, but a meticulous- my mouth and said the only way mentioned several times on this narratively cohesive outing thus forum that peaked in 2013, asking ly crafted emotional rollercoaster to breathe is to scream. Pop the track, including a bit on Dom’s far. The hardships that the group if anybody wanted to form a band. full of memorable and evoca- stitches from society and fall to verse where he alludes to Ameer has faced in the past year has, The original post got over 30 re- tive moments across the board. my knees”. On a more subdued setting up one of his friends. Matt consequently, lead to their best sponses, and two years later in One thing is clear when note, Joba melancholically sings and Joba also touch on losing music yet. Whether that be a 2012 the group AliveSinceForev- listening to Ginger: The boys are about stumbling into church and their grandparents and other role good or bad thing, what can be er was formed, and they released really going through it. Ginger talking to himself, searching des- models throughout their lives. said for sure is that the boys are their debut project, The ASF EP. stands out as Brockhampton’s perately for a sense of purpose. The eighth track, “I back on the right track. Every- In 2014, ASF disbanded sappiest, most sensitive outing to The second track, “Sug- Been Born Again” sees yet an- thing that goes into each song, and rebranded as Brockhampton. date, and for all the right reasons. ar” is opened by a gorgeous har- other interesting beat, and -- sur- every bass kick, every synth, There were several new members These guys have been through a mony performed by alternative prise -- Romil and Jabari are everything feels like it has an es- to boot, now including producers, lot over the past year. After losing singer Ryan Beatty, who pops also behind this one. It’s prob- sential role in making each track visual artists, a photographer, and not only a group member but a up several times throughout Gin- ably the most solid rap track on sound as complete as they do. even an in-house manager, sev- friend in Vann’s departure, things ger’s 44 minute runtime. This Ginger, with each member who So, should you listen eral of whom had been recruited have been rough. Nobody in the track tells several stories, discuss- appears bringing a solid, well to it? Well, if you like Brock- from that same KanyeLive thread group is currently on speaking ing things such as hollow youth- thought out verse to the table. hampton at all, then yes. If you from years prior. On the 24th of terms with Vann, namely Ab- ful relationships accompanied by The title track “Ginger” like music at all, then it’s also a March, 2014, they released their stract, who speaks about him more courteous topics like desir- is the best track by a landslide. yes. Ginger has something for debut project under Brockhamp- extensively in his third solo proj- ing the company of your partner. It sees everyone expressing un- everyone. Whether you’re into ton, All-American Trash. As any ect, Arizona Baby, released inde- Matt Champion reflects on a time derstanding the humanity in each RnB, Punk, Acoustic, Rap, or any good group’s debut should, it pendently several months prior to when he would sneak out to lis- other -- that everyone has things combination of the above then makes an effort to highlight the in- Ginger. Abstract says on the track ten to OutKast in the Texas heat. they have to deal with in their Brockhampton has already put dividual talents of each member. “Corpus Christi”, “I wonder if Sugar is followed up by own personal lives. The melo- their own twist on it, and Gin- The group followed up All-Amer- Ameer think about me, or what “Boy Bye” a much more playful, dy on this track is truly not only ger is no exception to this rule. ican Trash with their critically he think about me. See when I boastful track with a hint of intro- standout, but beautiful in a way acclaimed Saturation trilogy of think about me, I barely think spection. It makes a nice contrast that every track preceding it- and albums, which skyrocketed their about me. I think about the peo- to the tracks preceding it. Next by extension, succeeding it- is careers to new heights and ex- ple that surround me, and how I is “Heaven Belongs To You,” unable to replicate. Vocalist and panded their reach beyond their let ‘em down. I’m doing that right which is a collaboration with En- producer Bearface really shines wildest expectations. The release now by even talking about this.” glish rapper Slowthai, and he’s on this one as well, his verse ex- of Saturation III was soon fol- Ginger kicks off with the the only vocalist on this track. traordinarily symbolic and vague, lowed by the departure of found- somber yet energetic “No Halo.” “St. Percy” is refresh- yet somehow touching. He sings, What’s On Your Playlist?

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1. Lil Tjay- “Brothers” 1. Vampire Weekend- “A-Punk” 1. Lewis Capaldi- “Someone You 1. Polo G- “Heartless” 1. Post Malone- “Circles” 2. NLE Choppa- “The Blocc is 2. Ben Folds- “Capable of Loved” 2. Q Da Fool- “Red Eyes” 2. Lizzo- “Truth Hurts” Hot” Anything” 2. Chris Brown ft. Drake- “No 3. Young Thug- “Bad Bad Bad” 3. Post Malone- “Goodbyes” 3. Stunna 4 Vegas- “Ashley” 3. Neon Trees- “Everybody Guidance” 4. Lil Baby- “Back On” 4. Billie Eilish- “Bad Guy” 4. Polo G- “Through Da Storm” Talks” 3. Ali Gatie- “It’s You” 5. Lil Baby (ft. Da Baby)- 5. Lil Nas X- “Panini” 5. Young Thug- “Bad Bad Bad” 4. Circa Waves- “T-Shirt 4. 6lack (ft. Khalid)- “Seasons” “Baby” Weather” 5. Lizzo- “Truth Hurts” 5. Ben Folds- “There’s Always Someone Cooler Than You” 6 Fashion September/October 2019 The ULTAmate Palette What’s Your Style? The Ulta Beauty cos- by Keyana Brown Beach Please, is another cool “I like to metics store on Sudley Manor ~Staff Reporter toned brown. Next is the shimmer shop at Drive is always a place I like to in this row, Vaycay. This shimmer PacSun and stop when I am passing through is the more eye catching shade of Forever 21 Manassas. For a makeup fanatic the palette. It is a rusty red shim- because I like myself, Ulta Beauty is your mer that pairs well with all the dif- one stop shop for anything you ferent browns in the palette. The like that they may need, in a vast price range so final shade in this row is yet again have more you do not have to break the bank. another matte cool toned brown. clothing Ulta Beauty carries a The third and final row options that I wide range of brands from drug- in this palette has two shimmers, feel are more store to high ends. These include Midnight Dip and Faux Real, brands like Kat Von D, Gior- and one matte shade, Volcano. of my style,” gio Armani, and Tarte down to The first in the row said junior the drugstore brands like NYX, is Volcano, the darkest brown Natalie Maybelline, and Neutrogena. in the palette. Next is the first Pearson. One cosmetic brand that shimmer in this row, Midnight I always love to buy is Morphe. Dip. The third shade and fi- “I go shopping Morphe is considered a high end nal of the palette is a rich, very anywhere and makeup brand that is not sold in pigmented gold shimmer, Per- everywhere. I drug stores but is extremely af- fect for packing onto your lids. just mix and fordable. They carry a variety of My favorite way to utilize products such as a vast selection The Morphe 9B Bronzed Babe this palette is by creating a nude match until I of brushes, lipsticks, and eye- Eyeshadow Palette. Photo from cut crease look with a pop of gold. find something I shadows that are known for their Ulta.com. First I take one of the think looks good blendability and pigmentation. mented shades in this pallette. matte shades, Hang Ten, and buff and fits me well. Many people, when go- On the top row are two it into my crease as a transition I also will do my ing through their everyday make- matte shades and one shimmer. shade. Then I take the other matte up routine, skip eyeshadow all The matte shades are Hang Ten shade in the first row, Road Trip, hair and together because they think it is and Road Trip and the shim- and blend that into my transition make-up too complicated or tedious to deal mer is Sunnies. Sunnies is what shade. After I have both shades depending on with before starting their busy I would call a champagne col- well blended so that no harsh lines my outfit that day. With Morphe eyeshadows it ored shimmer. Great to pop in are visible I cut my crease with day,” said senior is easy to create a classy, every- your inner corners or to highlight the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer day look that is subtle and not too your brow bone. The next shade, in the shade Sand and set that with Bryce bold, or if that is what you want to Hang Ten, is a cool toned brown translucent powder by Airspun. go for, you can achieve that too! with orange undertones. This is Then I pack Faux Real My favorite every- what I would normally use for on a flat shader brush sprayed with day eyeshadow look to create my transition shade when do- Morphe Continuous Setting Mist is a neutral toned cut crease. ing a neutral colored eye look. so that the gold will be even more My favorite palette to use when The next shade, Road Trip, is a pigmented and apply that onto my “I like to going for this look is the Ulta slighter warmer toned brown. lids. I finish off the look by cre- shop at True Beauty exclusive, Morphe 9B The next row in the pal- ating a wing with liquid eyeliner Bronzed Babe Eyeshadow Pal- ette are also two matte shades and my favorite pair of lashes. Religion. I ette. There are nine highly pig- and one shimmer. The first shade, just pair a t-shirt I like with ripped Fashion Trends 2019 jeans or by Keyana Brown shorts and a In this day and age, ~Staff Reporter there are also a lot of fash- pair of there are many things that high ion trends that you will not Jordans,” schoolers care about, wheth- Another popular trend see anywhere else. Matter of er the rest of society feels that has resurfaced this year from a fact, they may seem quite said they are important or not. the 90s and early 2000s are jeans strange to people in other states. junior Trends include the lat- referred to as “mom jeans.” Mom Recently it has become Jordyn est cell phone, weekend hang- jeans are generally high waisted trendy for boys to wear fake Lewis. out, or social media post, but denim that are baggier than the tra- bullet proof vests that coordi- every teen also has their own ditional jeggings and skinny jeans. nate with their outfits. Another unique style that can be similar “I like mom jeans more trend most will only see around to others or completely unique. than regular jeans because no- the DMV is wearing socks with 2019 has been a year body can body shame me because sandals. Whether it is Birken- full of different trends, some of my body type. I usually pair stocks or athletic slides, like new and some that are com- them with a tight fitting t-shirt,” Nike and Adidas, you will of- ing back from the 80s and 90s. said senior Cayleigh Watkins. ten see teens in the DMV wear- Many of these are high- Another trend that ing socks with them. While in a ly influenced by social- me has gained popularity this lot of other states, they see this “I normally dia and the different influ- year are paper bag shorts. as a pretty unusual thing to do. shop at encers that teens follow. While jeans and run- One trend anyone will Hollister One of the most pop- ning shorts have been the rage only see pretty much in the DMV ular trends this year has been for years, a new and more comfy is wearing Helly Hansen jack- because the “VSCO” girl fad and peo- version has recently been the new ets during the colder months. they’re ple usually love it or hate it. hype among teens this summer. Helly Hansen is a brand pretty It consists of wear- Named for their similarity in ap- specifically made to wear when affordable ing multiple scrunchies on pearance to a paper bag they have participating in winter activi- and usually your wrist, wearing oversized a looser fit than jean shorts and ties like skiing, so this seems tee shirts and shorts. A popu- generally are fastened by a tie particularly strange to people have good lar water bottle named Hydro instead of the traditional zipper. who are not from this area to sales on Flask has even been incorpo- “Paper bag shorts are just wear them when going out jeans,” said rated into this fashion trend. my favorite trend right now be- and about on their daily errands junior Alicia “My favorite fash- cause they are way more com- There have even been reports Harp. ion trends right now is the fortable then normal jean shorts. of people getting mugged for VSCO style. Scrunchies, Pura You will most likely never these high priced jackets in DC. Vida bracelets, Puka necklac- see me in jean shorts again,” es, and Birkenstocks,” said said senior Payton Deeney. junior Jessalyn Robinson. Here in the DMV 7 Fashion September/October 2019 The 90s Are Making a Comeback by Lexi Cecil Every few years new ple wear them with shirts, body- What’s Your Style? fashion trends come in and take ~Staff Reporter suits, shoes, and matching sets. over every social media star’s Major accessories feed, which as an influencer, one coming back include butterfly “I like to thing they influence is appearance. hair clips, chokers, mini back- shop at Being in 2019, a lot of packs, buckled belts, small tint- PacSun, I them are wearing old clothes that ed sunglasses, scrunchies, buck- were popular before teens and most et hats, anklets, and bandanas. tend to dress young adults were born. Now Most known 90s brands the way I they have spread to more local that are newly popular again do because stores making a lot of teens start are Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Fila, I mix and to wear them and get interested. Birkenstocks and Champion. match By so many people Tv shows may be anoth- wearing these trends lately, some er reason for these trends return. different things have changed. High-waist- The shows “Stranger Things” styles to ed jeans are now referred to as and “Everything Sucks” are new figure out “mom jeans” and tartan skirts shows that are set in the 80s and what I like,” are now just “plaid skirts.” 90s and show clothes and enter- said Also some clothes Journalism teacher Ms. Miller and tainment from that time, which that weren’t considered fash- her sorority sister definitely rocked may have inspired the teens senior the baggy look in the 90s. Photo Wyheem ionable back then are now be- courtesy of Ms. Miller. watching to dress like them. ing used. These days, fanny Not just clothes are Vessels. packs and overalls are worn as colors and basic styles from the coming back from the 90s, in- a fashion choice and not just 90s. For girls, tube tops, jean die pop music is also back. for work and convenience. skirts, paperbag shorts, mom Big artists now are Lana Del “I shop mainly Most trends return- jeans, overalls, stripes and oth- Rey, Boy Pablo, and The 1975. ing are from the 90s and it’s er colorful patterns are back. Some hairstyles at thrift stores three main style types known “I would describe my like bobs, bangs, half- because I think as dark and grunge, trendy style as a mix of trends. I’m in- up half-down, pigtails and it’s most cost and soft, and neon and bright. spired by Ariana Grande and hair scrunchies are coming effective and They all have very specif- what I see on Instagram feeds,” back along with everything. if you take the ic similarities and differences. said sophomore Correne Gillette Other trends are boys Grunge has more dark For boys, most- painting their nails again and peo- time, you can tones and is full of the color ly beach, button-up, and ple making friendship bracelets. actually find the black and chains, also big tee patterned shirts, sweaters, “When I went on a cutest things shirts and buckled belts. Any- khakis and windbreakers. trip with my church group ever,” said thing with big jewelry and skat- Neon is its own category this summer everyone start- senior Erin er trends including skateboard because of how popular it has be- ed making friendship brace- brand tee shirts like Thrasher come lately. Neon styles were at lets, and I just never stopped,” Strong. and Santa Cruz and flannels over their prime back in the 90s, and said sophomore Grace Page. it. This can be the same for both now in 2019 it is making a come- People seem to really boys and girls going for this style. back. Influencers wear neon and enjoy this wave of 90s returning Soft can also be known make it seem like it never went out and not letting it go anytime soon, as “simple” or “trendy.” This of style. The main colors are neon however, after that a new round “I enjoy style consists more of pastel green and hot pink. Most peo- of trends will be rolling in again. shopping at a lot of different thrift stores. I like it Have you because I ordered your can alter the clothes and 2020 yearbook make them yet? exactly how 11088 Marsh Rd Bealeton, VA 22712 (540) 439-9016 I would like Grab a form in them,” said 264. Set up a pay senior Bella plan for Machuca. only $20 or order online at jostensyear- “I try to books.com! shop at a lot of shoe stores. I really like Senior yearbook the new and different tributes are due shoes that before go along with the Thanksgiving. outfit,” said Forms are senior Justin available in 264. Lawson. 8 Sports September/October 2019 JROTC New Year, New Cheer Swinging Towards by Lexi Cecil Chain of ~Staff Reporter Success by Jasmine Beverly “I really hope to im- ~Centerspread and Backpage Editor Command prove myself in general. I Sponsored by would really love to make it/ win states and to ask that of my team; I need to continue to im- prove myself every day,” said senior Hannah Hall Salem. This year the team has been working on new cheers for the competitions. The team is being more fun and interesting to where they can interact with the crowd and match the energy. “This year we have Battalion changed a few things, but not Commander: Cadet everything. We are trying to be Major Garrett more involved with the crowd, Quagliata which I think is more fun and ex- citing for us. Some of the chants Junior Kiana Zanders is cheering have changed motion wise, on the sidelines during the football some others word wise. To me, game. Photo courtesy of Talon I think it is way more exciting. Junior Emily Markley is taking a swing at the golf ball. Photo courtesy of Yearbook Staff. We also have to stunt, jump, and Talon Yearbook Staff. Everyone on the Liber- tumble the whole game, which Golf is one of the most tain View, and one other school. ty High School cheer team has also makes it more fun and ex- underrated and underappreciated Nathan Lilly scored 40, been working extra hard for this citing,” said senior Zoe Lowe. sports at Liberty. The few play- Jacob McCoy had 45, Julia Glea- new season. Cheer requires hard Competition days ers on the team claim golf is fun son got 51, and Emily Markley work and group cooperation con- can always be exciting and, of to play and definitely encourage scored 53. Bringing a score to- sistently. Everyone on the team course, nerve-wracking. Every- others to play. Golf blends team- tal of 179, Liberty placed third. needs to have a relationship with work and bonding with individual Most of the more ex- Cadet Quagliata’s duties as one prepares for them differently. each other and have trust in order “I first pack my bag the accomplishments accordingly. perienced players care more Battalion Commander are to to accomplish the perfect routine. “When new players about their personal score unlike take responsibility for every- night before to make sure I have thing the unit does or fails to “I can say that the girls all things needed for the compe- join golf, it gives the team as the less experienced who care do, as well as providing the have worked so hard this sea- tition and then make sure I have a whole a chance to set new about how the team performed. program with strong leader- son! Everyone, especially the hair supplies and makeup. Then goals and gain more knowledge “I believe I performed ship to further the Battalion upperclassmen, have really the day of, I do my hair and make- on the sport. With the knowl- well for my first time being to succeed long after his stepped up the bond more as a up usually with the team while we edge they learn from their team- back from an injury all sum- time in the unit. team and I can tell that the girls listen to music and just have fun. mates and coaches, they will put mer,” said senior Julia Gleason. Battalion are passionate about what they Then right before we compete, we that knowledge into their game “I think every- Executive Officer: do,” said senior competition have a team talk, pray, and then get play,” said junior Emily Markley. one played their best and we cheer manager Julia Hoffman. hype by doing our favorite cheer The coach, Ms. Me- did good all together,” said Cadet Captain Everyone on the team sick, even encourages stu- sophomore Will Fredrick. Nicholas O’Brien called Boom,” said Hallsalem. is hoping to improve not only as Overall, the team has dents to play golf because it Another nine hole a team, but also as an individual a big season ahead of them and can teach things such as re- dual tournament was played cheerleader. They work hard for hopefully a good one. These spect, patience, and teamwork. on September 4th vs Cul- these goals at practices and any new improvements and new “Being on the team peper County HS at 4:30PM. opportunity they can. Whether it cheers should be a good thing is teaching me different The next few golf duals be a specific move, chant, or their for them and get them to where things like responsibility and are as follows; September 12th performance overall, they are de- they need to be. As long as ev- I got to make new friends,” at Briar Woods @ 4:30pm and termined to get what they want. eryone knows what they want, said freshman Trey Hurst. Chancellor @ 4:00pm. Districts “My main goal for this and doesn’t stop fighting for it, So far this season, the varsity tournament will be held season is to get my round off this could be an amazing season. team has participated in a few at Fauquier Springs at 10AM. tuck,” said junior Bethany Murray. On Wednesday, Sep- tournaments, one being an 18 The players feel as The team’s ultimate goal tember 25, Liberty’s competition hole match during the summer though they will still have a Cadet O’Brien ensures the is to win competitions and make cheer team placed first at the NW and recently a 9 hole tournament. good season before it is all Battalion Staff is completing it to states. The team works as District Mini Competition held The 9 hole tourna- over with. Though the team their duties, such as: securi- hard as they can in the time that here at Liberty. Since the team ment took place at the Gaunt- may be small, they are mighty. ty, maintaining records, and they have. Most people wish let in Fredericksburg on Sep- creating training schedules. placed first, it secured the competi- to improve themselves and the tion cheer team a spot in regionals. tember 29th. Liberty went up Battalion teams even more from last year. against Stafford County, Moun- Command Sergeant Major: Cadet Command Sergeant Major Michael Gesiotto

Cadet Gesiotto advises the First Sergeants on how to properly train and educate their companies. This in- cludes how to perform drills and what is required for physical training. 9 Sports September/October 2019 New Goalie, Plus New Record Set Marching Band’s New by Kaleece Blackwell ~Photo Editor is hoping for a big winning season as excitement increas- Show is Godly by Keely Crane es for their upcoming games. ~Sports Editor “Like every oth- er sport, our goal is to win of In their last two seasons Courtney Jacobs graduating last course. We all plan on accom- under band conductor Benjamin year, a spot had to be filled. This plishing that by always putting Lombardo, the marching band season, junior Katherine Black in effort and getting better each has successfully played their was chosen to lead the band as day that goes by,” said Miller. shows “Paranormal” and “Let drum major. With jumping into Collectively, the team Them Eat Cake.” For this sea- the spot of leadership, it can be has set many goals for them- son, the show that Mr. Lombar- an exciting and nerve-wrack- selves to receive the winning do chose is “Gods Among Men.” ing experience at first. outcome they work hard for. “In the past, we have “My first season as drum “One of our team goals always tried to create original major is going really well! We are as of right now is to make more and exciting themes for students in love with our new show and ev- purposeful goals. Specifically to get excited about. For the past erything has been going smoothly. to really make the goal worth it two years, we have used themes Also, there is an insane amount of and count. We are definitely try- that were original and exciting but energy in the band,” said Black. ing to score more off of corners,” I have always felt that the connec- For most students in Junior Daphne Daymude is dribbling the ball past a defender up the field. tion with the audience is missing. marching band, most students Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. said junior Daphne Daymude. Setting team goals Our goal was to go for something have been marching for a cou- The past four years at tries her very best and gives one are not the only goals the that the general audience could ple years besides the begin- Liberty High School, alumni No- hundred perecent at everything she varsity girls have currently, really grasp and get excited about ning freshmen. Over the years, elle Crane was the starting goalie does,” said senior Emma Miller. many of them have individu- as well. Greek Gods are practical- many of the students have fall- for our girls varsity field hockey The adjustment of al goals for themselves as well. ly ancient superheroes and I feel en in love with marching band team. Now that she has graduat- switching goalies after four “My goals this season like the mythology behind them and love certain things about it. ed, the big question has been who years definitely could be stress- are to make it on first team all is extremely fascinating. We are “I really like the to- will take over her spot? Little ful for the new goalie herself. districts, as well as first team all touring our show this year as a getherness and the family-like sister Keely Crane would be glad The team and coaching staff region. I am also trying to work “walking museum” tour. It is so bond of marching band,” said to fill her big sisters shoes as the have been encouraging and toward being field hockey play- exciting,” said Mr. Lombardo. sophomore Arlo Neidich. new goalie for the girls varsity supportive of the new change. er of the year,” said Daymude. With a completely With marching band, field hockey team here at Liberty. “It is definitely harder, “As a senior on the team, new show and theme this year, it is a team sport. All marchers “She is naturally good but the coaches have been helping one of my personal goals is to ap- everyone in the band is su- have to be in sync and work to- at being goalie so there is ab- me a lot for working towards be- pear to be a leader as much as I can, per excited about the season. gether to make the show come solutely no problem. She has ing the best goalie I can possibly to really just grow the whole team With all the excitement buzz- together. Every single student is caught on very quickly. We’re be. The team’s support has helped so we can be the best we can,” ing around the band, the energy important to the show so chem- all just doing our best with sup- me a lot to progress further as said senior Jordan Cabanban. levels are super high this year. istry in the band is a huge fac- porting her to our full ability,” well,” said junior Keely Crane. The field hockey girls “Our energy is over tor in how a season will go. said junior Gretchen Thomas. The girls won their currently have a winning 10-0 re- the roof this season. We want “The chemistry in the The girls have been first scrimmage against Patri- cord to start off their big season. to work super hard even though band is really, really good; every- working hard together as ot High School with a 2-1 final The varisty field hockey team it can be very stressful some- one feels like one big group no a team to adjust and build ending score on August 22. The also holds the record for most times,” said senior Ngozi Alia. matter the grade level or instru- trust with their new goalie. girls came out with a big win at consecutive wins in a row ever One huge step for the ment,” said junior Peyton Barrett. “Adjusting to a new their first official game onAu- in Liberty field hockey history. student leadership in the band goalie was very easy for us to do gust 26, at Liberty High School is the selection of a new drum as a team because Keely always against King George. The team major. With alumni drum major

Get the Scoop on Boosters!2019-2020 Booster Board Members So you want to be an LHS Booster Member?! Cathy Chinault - President, [email protected], Here’s the inside scoop to the benefits of your membership and all that the LHS 540-522-5352 Rose Bryant - Vice President, [email protected], Boosters have to offer! 703-216-6834 The volunteers of the Liberty HS Boosters work hard to raise money throughout the Lisa Hord - Treasurer, [email protected], year to support all activities/organizations at LHS. 571-233-5738 Jen Robinson - Secretary/Public Relations, [email protected] Over the last two years, the LHS Boosters were able to give $75,000 back to the school. 540-827-8205 The money was used to purchase new weight room equipment, a new wrestling mat Kim Bailey - Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected] 540-316-1946 (coming soon!), new uniforms for each team, athletic field improvements and a new Crystal Utterback - Volunteer Coordinator, scoreboard for the athletic field. [email protected], 540-522-0539 Dawn Jeckell - Membership Coordinator, [email protected] Last year, the LHS Boosters were able to give over $10,000 in scholarships to qualify- 540-316-8194 ing graduating seniors. Carolyn Leach - Concessions Coordinator, [email protected], This year, the LHS Boosters partnered with the LHS After Prom committee to continue 571-283-8446 Joanna Reynolds- Concessions Shopper, providing a safe and sober after party for Juniors, Seniors and their approved guests. [email protected], 540-270-4035 Important Dates to Benefits to being an LHS So how can you help? Michelle Clark - After Prom Coordinator, [email protected], Remember: Booster Member: Sign up to work concessions 540-718-5695 Booster Meetings: 1st Eligible to purchase discounted for any home athletic game. Melissa Woodson - Public Relations, [email protected], Wednesday of every month- tickets for all LHS home games Market to local businesses 571-221-4946 6:30 pm- “Eagle Room” (the Booster volunteers who are for donations of any tangible For up to date information, changes, or other information, scheduled to work concessions follow us on: classroom to the right inside receive free admission into the items to be used for silent the main lobby) auctions and door prizes at the Facebook- Liberty HS Athletic Boosters game plus a free meal while Twitter- @boostersLHS Booster Bingo Fundraiser: working fundraising events or for mon- Saturday, Nov. 23rd- 5pm etary donations. Contact us at: [email protected] Enroll by September 30, 2019 Stay up to date on the new website: www.libertyhs.rschoolteams.com Booster Car Show Fundraiser: for your Senior athlete to be eli- Volunteer at any of the fund- To view the most up to date sports schedules: Saturday, May 9th- 7am gible to receive an LHS Booster raising events. www.northwesterndistrictva.org (rain date- May 16th) Club Scholarship Attend the monthly meetings. Voting privileges at monthly Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know that Amazon will donate Booster meetings 0.5% of your purchases to the LHS Athletic Boosters? Simply go to: Community involvement www.smile.amazon.com and link your Amazon account to Liberty Athletic Booster Committee Inc. 10 Sports September/October 2019 Volleyball is Starting Off the Football is Kicking the With already a record “Throughout the sum- of 6-6, Liberty’s varsity volley- Season mer we did hard work at open Season Off ball team has beat their record gyms, lots of skills training, of last year’s season, 1-18. On to Succeed and play time to work togeth- Undefeated their first opening game on Au- by Keely Crane er as players and a team,” said by Zoe Lowe gust 27, the team was able to take ~Sports Editor junior DS Kendra Walker. ~Editor-in-Chief the win against Orange Coun- “For off-season train- hard game, the Eagles fell to the ty High School, winning three ing we did weight room training Cougars with a score of 32-0. sets out of four. Since then, the with coach Defibaugh and also On Friday, September 6th, team has been able to win three had practice in the gym as well,” the Eagles played the Cougars more times, against Brentsville said junior MH Lenea Crockett. and put up a tough fight to win twice and Eastern View once. Also, in addition to the game. The Eagles were down “I feel great about do- loads of off-season training to in the fourth quarter, but within ing better this year! The girls build a winning team, another the last minute and thirty sec- are really working hard this year important key is team chemistry. onds, the Eagles scored against and are focused on doing it all “The team chemistry on the Cougars making the score together as a team,” said var- our team is amazing! We all get 40-35. The crowd went wild. sity head coach Carrie Marek. along on and off of the court and “I think it was our “I feel ecstatic that it is we support each other through ev- best played game so far. We had so early in the season and we’re ery game. The biggest difference a pretty rough start, but most already doing so much better than I have seen this year is that we importantly, we never gave up last year. Even though obviously stay positive throughout the en- on each other. Once we got our there is still room for improvement tire game, no one is negative to- fight and our heart back, we start- for future games, we have a solid wards someone else. We all have ed playing real Liberty football group of talented girls that want Senior Madi Billick is serving the the same goal as well, which is a and when we do that, nobody to work hard in order to win,” said ball. Photo courtesy of Talon big help with the chemistry aspect can beat us,” said junior defen- senior DS/L Madison Daniels. Yearbook Staff. and we all want to work hard and sive tackle Jordan Woodson. With starting off the during their preseason prac- win these games,” said Daniels. Senior linebacker Saud Ismael is The first away game of season with a winning record, tices but also train and work running the ball down the field. Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook the season was played at King the team had to work hard hard in off-season training too. Staff. George High School on Sep- This season, the Eagles tember 13th. The Eagles were kicked off the season with three able to take the win against the Running the Distance to Victory scrimmages. The first scrim- Foxes with a score of 27-17. Starting the season well, by Keely Crane for indoor and outdoor track in mage was the Blue and White With already a record the Liberty Eagles placed tenth ~Sports Editor the winter and spring seasons. game, a scrimmage with just of 4-0, head varsity coach Tra- out of 22 teams with 243 points With coaching cross country for the Eagles themselves. The sec- vis Buzzo is leading the team on August 31 at their first invi- a while, a lot of her time is spent ond scrimmage took place on to victory in his first season as tational at Central High School. with coaching this sport and August 15th against the Eastern being the head coach. The foot- “This weekend’s in- she fell in love with it quickly. View Cyclones; the score was ball team is giving him noth- vitational was at Central High “My favorite part about not kept during this scrimmage. ing but support throughout School in Woodstock. We ran coaching cross country is prob- The junior varsi- this season and are very open three miles rather 3.1 so our times ably the combination of two ty was supposed to play the with the new coaching change. were understandably faster. Even things. First, I love seeing kids Black Hawks on August 23rd, “This year’s coach- so, we had several runners run fall in love with a sport that is as but the game got postponed. ing staff is a little bit better in their PR (personal record) and pure as distance running because The benefit game took my opinion, simply because what would have converted to a it is so simple and yet so incred- place on the Brooke Point Black Buzzo is younger and under- PR in the 5K. I ask everyone on ibly challenging, both physi- Hawks field on August 23rd. stands us as a team better along my team to take away one posi- cally and mentally. The second The Eagles brought the win with us also understanding him tive thing from each race and to part would be to see athletes set home with a score of 32-20. in return. It is nothing but re- also learn one thing from each goals for themselves, work hard, “We executed a lot of spect all around,” said senior race. This race took away sev- and reach those goals. It is real- good and new plays. It was most- wide receiver Justin Lawson. eral positives, but as a coach, I ly a great lesson to learn in life. ly our defense because our de- “The coaching staff also took a few notes on things Nothing is going to come easy fense has become really strong this season is not as strict and we need to work on as well,” so we need to learn to work for and is very good this year,” said Buzzo trusts us as players more. said head coach Andrea Rodman. those things that are import- senior wide receiver Tre White. He is a little more relaxed in a Among the boy run- ant to us,” said Coach Rodman. Liberty played their first good way, of course, and not in ners for Liberty, Sam Rodman Even though cross coun- real game of the season against a bad way. It makes us players placed second out of 159 run- try seems like an individual sport, the Brentsville Tigers on Friday, definitely feel more relaxed and ners with a time of 16:03. Other team chemistry is important. This August 30th, at Eagle stadium. more comfortable. He finds a runners who placed were Con- season, a lot of new freshmen Although the Tigers scored within way to be more lenient but still Freshman Alaina Marek is running the first twenty-eight seconds of has authority. Buzzo is person- nor Rogers (40th, 15:59), Owen the course. Photo courtesy of were added to the roster for cross Rogers (62nd, 18:27), Matthew country. Despite this change, the game and the Eagles had three ally doing a really good with it Talon Yearbook Staff. being his first year,” said Harris. Anderson (67th, 18:340), Kylan well as I try to run about two to everyone has been working turnovers in the first four minutes, Wilson (72nd, 18:49), Mi- well, has bonded through their the Eagles crushed the Brentsville In addition to there being three miles when I was not at a new coaching staff, there is also a cah Carroll (83rd, 19:16), and camp,” said junior Lilly Wingo. off-season and in-season train- Tigers with a score of 55-15. Peter Rummel (89th, 18:28). ing, and has bonded through all “We could not real- new quarterback this season. With Also during the sea- last season’s quarterback Ray- Also for Liberty, many son, it is super important to keep the miles they have ran together. ly have started the game worse girls placed at this meet too: Alaina “The team chemistry than we did with three turnovers mond Morton graduating, junior in shape as well. The runners Dylan Bailey has taken the new Marek (31st, 22:02), Kayla Lo- on the team make sure to work this season is really fun and great. back to back to back. Our defense pez (57th, 22:08), Natalie Taylor There is a lot of freshmen which is plays really hard and we have a spot as the starting quarterback. hard at practice, even in the ex- “I am adjusting pretty (64th, 22:20), Maya Turner (81st, treme heat, to make sure that a big change from last year, but it lot of depth on defense. Our of- 23:21), Lilly Wingo (90th, 23:38), is a good change because they’re fense and defense has to have well with being quarterback and they are prepared for their meets. I am getting better every game and Sage Laine (102nd, 24:50). “During practice, we all really sweet,” said Laine. each others backs. Like I have To get in this good “Cross country may said before, if everyone does and every practice as well as our usually run in the range from team and receivers. We’re all still of shape to run a 5k in this three to six miles each day seem like an individual sport, but their job correctly and owns up amount of time, runners have at meets and in practice we all work to their responsibilities, we can adjusting with one another, but with an FTC or weight room I think we get better every day. to do a lot of off-season train- workout after,” said Wingo. as a team. I think our chemistry is be very special. If everyone can ing to prepare for these meets. really coming together, especial- stay healthy and not act selfish I personally put a lot of work in Coach Rodman has been during this off-season to obtain “In the off-season, I do coaching the Liberty cross coun- ly with a lot of new freshmen,” on the field, and everyone plays spring track and swimming to said junior Samuel Rodman. as hard as they can every snap, this spot and will definitely con- try team for three years in total tinue to put work in,” said Bailey. stay in shape and during the sum- with her first year being the- as I believe we can crush every mer, our team does summer runs sistant coach and her recent two opponent we play,” said senior in Crockett Park and on our own,” years being the head coach. In middle linebacker Fred Harris. said sophomore Sage Laine. addition to coaching high school On September 4th, the “I do a cross coun- cross country, she also coach- junior varsity Eagles played the try camp during the summer as es middle distance and distance Courtland Cougars. Playing a 11 Viewpoint September/October 2019 Joe Biden: The Democratic Party’s

The 2020 PresidenOnly- Real Hopewith the Democratic philosophy tial race is heating up with lots by Dylan Huggins on this issue is that they never say of Democratic candidates hop- ~Entertainment and a word about how bad the nations ing to challenge President Don- Viewpoint Editor of China and India pollute. China ald Trump for the Oval Office. and India pollute way more than The “Valued Opinions” column is a place for all students to express There are many Democratic pol- didates remaining. A select num- the United States but none of the viewpoints on current topical issues. iticians that have caught the eye ber of people were asked who candidates seemed to mention ei- We invite you to participate if you feel strongly about an issue of the population. Joe Biden, they support of the candidates ther of the two nations when cli- that pertains to the school community! Contact Ms. Miller in Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie remaining. According to the Pres- mate change and pollution were room 264 if you would like to submit your opinion for Sanders are among the top for idential poll, Joe Biden is in the brought up during the debate. publication. Please note that the opinions expressed are the Democratic nomination. lead with 33 percent of the votes, All in all I do not see those of the writer only, not of The Patriot Press Staff. There are several issues Bernie Sanders is in second with another Democratic candidate that have been discussed over the 20 percent of the votes, Elizabeth beating out Joe Biden. I also be- past few weeks during these de- Warren is in third with 15 percent lieve that his experience as Vice bates. Climate change, gun con- of the votes, Kamala Harris is in President will gain him more trol, and immigration are some fourth with 8 percent of the votes, votes to win the Democratic Pri- of the major issues that have and Pete Buttigieg is in fifth mary. One of the big reasons been discussed. What most of with five percent of the votes. that I believe that Joe Biden the Democratic candidates have In my opinion, I believe could win the Primary and be in common is the argument that that the strongest candidate for elected the next President of the climate change is happening now the Democratic Primary is Joe United States is that he does an and that the people need to do Biden. Joe Biden was the Vice excellent job of campaigning. their part to save and preserve the President under President Barack Biden needs to do a good job of planet. Bernie Sanders supports Obama. Biden seems to be the campaigning in the “flip” states the Green New Deal. The Green toughest to beat because of his like Pennsylvania and Ohio. New Deal focuses on a United stance on climate change. The The Democratic Party States using 100 percent renew- Democratic Party is very religious has a common goal, and that is able resources. The people behind when it comes to the climate. to get President Donald Trump this new idea want fossil fuels to Biden supports the out of the White House. One of become completely irrelevant in Green New Deal to get the Unit- the big reasons that I believe that ten years. Bernie Sanders wants ed States off of fossil fuels in ten Joe Biden could win the primary the United States to push towards years. Even though the majori- and be elected the next President the end of exports of coal, natural ty of the Democratic Party back of the United States is that he is gas, and many other fossil fuels. Biden up on this issue, I still focused on this goal. From what I watched so believe that the United States The reason Donald far of the debates, Kamala Har- will be relying on fossil fuels Trump won in the 2016 elec- ris seems to be the candidate that for automobiles in ten years. tion was because of his strategic Dylan Huggins, Entertainment and Viewpoint Editor, and cares the most about the climate. During the debate, campaigning in swing states. Jessica Thomasson, Staff Newspaper Reorter and Kamala Harris and Joe Biden Biden talked about every nation If Biden can execute his cam- YouTube Video Reporter, are the Viewpoint writers for this issue. seemed like they were at opposite in the world battling climate paign as well in these states, Dylan likes to write about movies and political issues. ends of the spectrum during the change. All of the candidates he has potential to win the Jessica likes to write about issues in the world that go unnoticed first debate but before the start of were asked what the biggest is- Presidency for the Democrats. and likes to report about how these issues relate to everyone. the second debate, Biden walked sue or threat to the United States up to Harris and shook her hand is. Nearly every candidate men- and said, “Go easy on me kid.” tioned that climate change was For the September de- the biggest issue for the United bate there were a total of ten can- States. The problem that I have

The Enticing Autonomy of the One Lunch Schedule This year at Liberty, Getting through the by Jessica Thomasson only time you could see teachers temperature around that area. the administrators have decided lunch line with plenty of time ~Video Reporter was during class or Eagle Block, Having people crowded to change up how we eat lunch. to eat was everyone's main con- but the problem with that was that into one area also may be a di- Remember having 4 lunch shifts cern because students could be able to eat with and talk to. during Eagle Block you could saster waiting to happen. When that lasted for about 20 minutes standing in line for a minimum This lunch sched- only go to classes you were tak- you get so many students into each, causing you not to have of 5 minutes to 15 minutes at ule also allows participants ing unless you got special permis- one large group, they start mak- enough time to eat or be with max. to overcome anxiety, if they sion from one of your teachers. ing stupid decisions that lead friends? Well now we have this Now, with our new have it, when it comes to big If you wanted to see to them having to pay the price new system called One Lunch! schedule, the lunch line is easier crowds or a lot of people. another teacher and you were afterward. It can cause toxic sit- This is just a test run and hopeful- to get through because students When teens hear that NOT taking their class, you uations and environments that ly by the time they need to make don’t have to stand in a huge they can go almost anywhere and had to receive special permis- most students don’t wish to be this decision permanent, it will crowd, having things they want do almost anything for a whole sion to go to that classroom. in if students do not use their indeed become our new- blocked. hour, they begin to think of every- Now, with this new sys- best judgement at all times. ly official lunch system. One Lunch gives Lib- thing they could do or places to tem in place it allows you to see Altogether, the con- For the 2019-20 school erty students ample opportuni- go. I think that giving the students whatever teacher you please, as cept of One Lunch is a good year, the administrators thought ties to visit with teachers, see more independence and freedom long as they have office hours for initiative to start here at Liberty. it would be a great idea to re- friends, and to do any of their- to go about how they socialize is that day and you can join clubs you Yes, it may be flawed at times, tire the four 20 minute lunch schoolwork and homework that a great plan because not only does normally wouldn't be able to join. but what isn’t flawed? We’ll shifts and replace them with a might be due in the near future. it teach them about independence Every good thing just have to wait and see how new system called One Lunch. Honestly, One Lunch is a and freedom, but it also helps eventually encounters issues. this new school year goes with To get you up to speed, good idea to try, just to see if what them make their own decisions on When students are going places this new system put into place. One Lunch is placed after 3rd administration envisioned will what's best for them specifically. throughout lunchtime, it seems One Lunch has been get- block from 12-1, eliminat- work out. It helps promote social- Students are now able the more they walk, the muggi- ting better each day, in my opin- ing our Eagle Block and giv- ization amongst everyone, mak- to go see teachers and get extra er and hotter it gets, almost like ion and I’m hoping they keep this ing us a full and uninterrupted ing it easier to have an opportuni- help on homework or assign- the A/C gets cut off a few - min system because it gives us the 3rd block, allowing students ty to meet and make new friends. ments they either have not fin- utes after everyone has left class freedom, time to de-stress, and to eat whenever and wherever It’s also a good way to ished or need to make up. They to start their hour of freedom. independence that we all have they would like to with friends. help people that normally find can see any teacher in the build- Yes, having the abil- been looking for and wishing for. Our old four 20 minute it hard to make friends, to help ing as long as they have office ity to move around and not be Let’s give this new idea lunch shifts didn’t allow students them find people they can hang hours for that day, meaning if crowded into one area has its a chance to keep improving so the time to visit with teachers or be out with and relate to daily. you just want to go chill with benefits, but when everyone we can all enjoy a much need- with friends they don’t normally Students are able to your favorite teacher and they starts gathering into other areas ed 60 minute break each day! see, let alone have plenty of time eat with whomever they like. In have office hours, you finally can. of the school, in large numbers, to get through the lunch line, find our old system, they were lim- Before LHS came up that's when everyone’s body heat a place to sit, and eat their meal. ited on the friends they were with the One Lunch system the starts contributing to the rise in 12 Back Page September/October 2019

If you have an event you would like included on our monthly calendar, email the information to us at [email protected] October 2019 October 1: Varsity and JV Volleyball vs Millbrook Have you ever done anything you October 3: Varsity and JV Volleyball vs Brooke Point, FAFSA Financial Aid Night felt your peers should know? Do October 4: Varsity Football @ Kettle Run, Club picture day, VHSL One Acts Performance you have some peculiar talent or October 5: Competitive Cheer Varsity Tournament @ Fauquier High School, AAU, VHSL One a special skill you can perform? Perhaps you have ties to a celebrity Acts Performance or have performed in some special October 6: VHSL One Acts Performance event. Well, my friends, now is your October 7: Varsity Cross Country Boys and Girls @ Brenstville, Varsity and JV Field Hockey @ King George, time to shine. This year, the “Did JV Football @ Sherando, LT meeting, Homecoming ticket sales You Know?” section in the Patriot October 8: JV and Varsity Field Hockey @ George Mason, JV and Varsity vs John Handley Press will exclusively feature Liberty students! Feel free to come October 9: Spanish Honor Society Induction find us any time during the day and October 10: JV and Varsity Field Hockey @ Kettle Run, Half day for all students (exams), JV and Varsity tell us some amazing facts about you Volleyball @ Kettle Run, NHS Blood Drive and we’ll be happy to write down October 11: Varsity Football @ Sherando, MP 2 ends, Half day for students (exams) your unique story! October 12: Competitive Cheer, Varsity Tournament @ Brentsville This month’s topic: What are you October 14: In Service Day, No school for students, Kiss The Goat FFA Fundraiser, NAHS Dessert Fundraiser planning to do for Halloween? October 15: MP 3 begins, JV and Varsity Volleyball @ Sherando, JV and Varsity Field Hockey vs Fauquier, JV Freshman Dylan Porterfield is going Football @ James Wood, FFA Citrus Sale, SCA Spirit Links, School Board Meeting to join his neighbor and help pass out October 17: JV and Varsity Volleyball vs Fauquier candy. October 18: Homecoming Parade and Tailgate, Varsity Football vs James Wood (Homecoming Game), Report Cards Freshman Jamya Shellington is going to go trick or treating. October 19: Homecoming Dance October 21: SOL Window, Field Hockey Varsity District Tournament Freshman Tyler Caporaletti October 22: Sol window, JV and Varsity Volleyball vs James Wood, JV Football vs Millbrook is going to dress up as a bottle and go October 23: SOL Window, Competitive Cheer, Varsity District Tournament @ Millbrook, FFA leads Food for trick or treating. America, NAHS Halloween Candygrams Sophomore Miyah Grayson is going October 24: JV and Varsity Volleyball @ Culpeper to a Halloween kickback. October 25: Varsity Football @ Millbrook, Special Olympics Awards October 26: ACTs, Kicks for Kids 5k Junior Natalie Pearson is most likely October 27: SOL Window going to hang out with friends at a October 28: JV Football @ John Handley, Varsity Volleyball District Tournament Halloween party. October 29: Boys and Girls Cross Country Varsity District Tournament @ Central, HOSA Spirit Day @ Junior Iman Randall is going to take Subway her niece trick or treating. October 30: PSAT Day, Halloween Trick or Treat Night, Coffeehouse Concert October 31: SOL Window Junior Jessalyn Robinson is probably going to walk around with kids in her neighborhood.

Senior Payton Deeney is hanging out with her boyfriend and watching scary movies.

Senior Isabella Machuca is going to dress as a character from Clueless and have a party!

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