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May 9, 2011 Leo Junior/Senior High School Volume LIII Issue XIV Harding students experience Lion pride By Keanna Gary Back in January when essential. The high expectation a positive way. The purpose Leo were asked to complete a Opinion editor Leo Principal Neal Brown III of students and staff members is of these teams is to help with survey regarding the upcoming first found out that Harding was important too, according to Brown. communication between the two school year with the new Paul closing, he started planning for There are transition teams schools and to try to introduce Harding students. Students at Students from Paul the transition. In order to make at both schools. These transition the Paul Harding students to Leo PCA and Paul Harding High Harding High School and Prince the transition of Paul Harding teams are made up of selected before they are actually enrolled School took the same survey. That Chapman Academy (PCA) visited students into Leo as smooth students and staff members for the 2011-2012 school year. same day, the transition teams of Leo Jr./Sr. High School on April 21. as possible, communication is who represent their school in On April 14, students at Harding and Leo collaborated. Although the surveys were the same, the concerns were different. The main concerns of PCA and Paul Harding students dealt with issues about transportation and acceptance. They expressed concerns that they will have trouble with making friends, adapting to a new environment and being seen as “ghetto.” Leo students’ expressed concerns with having enough space in the building. They are worried about lack of lockers and oversized classes. The shortage of food and seating during lunch period is also something students fear. Next year, new lockers are going to be added in the Spanish hallway on the wall with no lockers. As far as class sizes, they won’t be much larger than they currently are. The average class size for the middle school is 26 students while the high school averages 25 students, according to Brown. The reason Brown created these surveys and asked students from all three schools to take them was so that he had an idea of the thoughts of students. They also help him to analyze the situation and give him suggestions on how to approach it. PHOTO BY BROOKE MARKHAM A Harding student learns about the Family and Consumer Sciences classes from junior Cheyenne Warner and sophomores Alyssa West and Shelby Brinkley. See Harding, page 2

Students raise money Attention Students will be offering sports physi- The cost is $10 per student with cals to Leo student-athletes. The Doctor Heller donating 100 Dr. Matt Heller and his dates are May 18-19 from 8am- percent of the money raised to for Japanese relief group of doctors and nurses 12pm in the junior high gym. the Leo Athletic Department. By Grace Crain had been raised to 12,600 and Sports editor more than 14,700 people were Jared Sauder awarded honor listed as missing,” according to “The New York Times” online. On March 11 a “It is times like these, sadly magnitude 9.0 earthquake Sauder named 3A Coach of the Year enough, when fellow citizens struck off the coast of Japan, unite and bring the focus back to By Rachel Burtnett which resulted in a devastating others,” said SSH president and Editor-in-chief tsunami. Leo Jr./Sr. High School senior Laurel Dispenza. “The SSH students have been raising club does this through raising Leo Junior/Senior High money to donate to Japan’s aid. money for different organizations School history teacher and head According to Student and disasters like these.” varsity football coach Jared Sharing Hearts (SSH) sponsor All of the money being Sauder was named Colts/NFL Rosemary Brown, the club is raised by students will be sent Coach of the Week on Nov. 6, raising money by participating to the Lion’s Club International 2010. Recently, his honor was in loose change walks around along with the Cedar Creek extended to 3A Coach of the Year. the community. As a thank you Lion’s Club donations. One “Coach Sauder works for the donations, students are hundred percent of the donations really hard,” said senior William handing out origami cranes, will go towards relief for the Peter Schenkel IV. “He has a lot which are the Japanese symbol victims of the earthquake and of respect for his players and gets for long life, good health, PHOTO BY MADISON CARROLL tsunami, according to Brown. excellent results on the field.” prosperity, and more recently Along with Leo students According to Sauder, Sauder congratulates his team after the Lion’s first Regional Championship. peace, according to earthlink.net. and the Lions Club International, Paul Condry of the Indiana Along with the “Our team [led me past five seasons. Sauder lead other organizations in Fort Wayne Football Digest nominated him devastation from March 11, to get the award],” said his team to the school’s second are raising money and supporting for this award. A committee from almost one month later on April Sauder. “and also having a sectional championship and the victims in Japan. On May the Indiana Football Digest chose 7, Japan was hit by a strong successful season and winning first regional championship 14-15, the Japanese American the winners of the award. Sauder aftershock “with a preliminary the school’s first Regional.” this season. The Lions’ victory Association of Indiana, the Fort attended a banquet in Indianapolis magnitude of 7.4” that set off Sauder has been the streak ended at semi-state. in mid-March where coaches and tsunami warnings. On this head coach for the Lions since players from around the state date the “official death toll See Japan, page 2 2006 and has accumulated a were recognized for their honors. winning record of 38-18 over the See Sauder, page 2

PG. 8 PG. 11 PG. 14 Discover what it feels like to adjust to a whole Learn how the track teams’ seasons are going and Read the different Spring Break experiences of vari- different culture. hear about their goals and records. ous Leo students.

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year brings. It helped to At the meeting intermingle. Ideas were thrown The transition teams HARDING give Paul Harding and PCA between the Harding and around such as roller skating, will meet again in May students a picture of what their Leo transition teams on April a mixer at Leo Jr./Sr. High and discuss future plans to The visit of the Paul Harding new school and classmates are 14, members talked about School, a sporting event with try to make the transition and PCA students was just going to be like and get students planning a social activity to get an ice cream social or a picnic smooth and comfortable for a glance of what next school from all three schools involved. the students of both schools to at the Leo-Cedarville Park. all the students involved. City gets transportation plans on track Fort Wayne, along with other cities in Indiana, aspires to restore outdated train system to make the Gateway Project work for them. They think it is an essential step to returning Amtrak to Fort Wayne. The Gateway Project is scheduled to be completed in 2012. Once this happens NIPRA would like to see some additional funding for fixing up the tracks between Fort Wayne and Chicago. Paddock believes that the return of Amtrak would be a great thing for Fort Wayne. It is estimated that Fort Wayne would see up to 500 new jobs and possibly even several thousands throughout the state of Indiana. Many good things would come from having a train in Fort Wayne, such as new restaurants, hotels, and more businesses that want to relocate.. According to Paddock, he thinks that trains are a very important leg of transportation. Trains are something that are needed and that Fort Wayne has been without for over twenty years now. They would be more cost efficient Two possible routes for the track run through Fort Wayne. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GEOFF PADDOCK and safer than automobiles. “I think more people By Graham Powers speed rail, there was $8 billion to restore old train tracks Amtrak line, according to would travel by train if it A&E editor of federal money on the table in Lake County and Porter Paddock. This would not were in Fort Wayne,” said to spend for the entire country. County areas, known bring a speeding bullet train senior Kacy Schinerer. With a huge proposal last year as the Gateway Project. through Fort Wayne but might With a poll taken at Indiana applied for $2.8 billion But with a “no” possibly be the first step. Leo High School 93 percent Many states are and was turned down. The for any money from the “It was disappointing,” of students said that they now “all aboard” for a plan was to connect Chicago to federal government, Fort said Paddock, NIPRA board would rather take a train large national high-speed Cleveland with a stop in Fort Wayne, specifically NIPRA member, “but we knew that we to Chicago than drive. The rail push, but Indiana Wayne according to Paddock. (Northeast Indiana Passenger had a very ambitious proposal biggest reason provided was could be left at the station. Instead Indiana was Rail Association) has now that the Indiana Department of the cost of gas these days, With a big plan to granted only $71 million redirected itself and is Transportation had submitted.” and that it would make for connect the country with high- in federal stimulus money trying to bring back the old NIPRA is now trying a fun day trip experience.

JAPAN disaster relief throughout Japan and in Fort Wayne’s SSH club welcomes new members Japanese sister city of Takaoka. “I think the Cherry By Emily Hemmelgarn Wayne Dance Collective, Blossom Festival is an amazing opinion editor Fort Wayne Sister Cities idea to bring knowledge of Leo Jr./Sr. High School’s International Inc., IPFW, Japanese culture to our area SSH induction ceremony and the Allen County Public while providing an opportunity took place on April 25 at Leo. Library will be presenting to give,” said Dispenza. “It th Rosi Brown is the 5 Annual Japanese is something people will the director for all events Cherry Blossom Festival enjoy, and it will bring aid planned for SSH. “The at the main branch of the to the earthquake victims.” ceremony had a pretty good Allen County Public Library Leo students hope turnout,” said Brown. “I was in downtown Fort Wayne. to respond to the Japanese a little disappointed more According to the earthquake and provide people didn’t come, but recent news release on adequate aid to those in need it’s understandable when japaninfortwayne.com, the living in Japan, according to people have other things festival will be full of Japanese Dispenza. Donations through going on. The ceremony music, food, contests, and the school are still being went really well anyway.” movies. At the event, a collected to donate to the Brown was very Japan Disaster Relief table victims of the earthquake. pleased with the SSH year and will be collecting public If students would said the club was exceptionally donations that will be sent like to donate through the large. “Everyone did so through the American Red American Red Cross, they can fabulously; we had around 90 Cross. The donations will text 90999 to give $10 or visit kids,” said Brown. “We raised go towards assisting in the the organization’s website. about $10,000 throughout the year for different activities. I’m so proud of everyone.” Senior Laurel Dispenza is not only SSH’s Student of the Month club president but the district president for District B. Dispenza attended the ceremony along with her SCIENCE: ENGLISH: fellow SSH members. “Like Brook Wisniewski (10) Savannah Young (10) all of the committed members PHOTO BY JANNA PARKE of SSH, I was given a Service PE/HEALTH: CAREERS/BUSINESS: Senior Rachel Miller speaks at her induction ceremony. Award for ‘outstanding service Toby Carman (9) Alexis Ramos-Sweeney (12) to the club, the school and the Family Adoption, trick-or- everyone who participated community,’” said Dispenza. canning, sponsoring Polar this year. SSH is like anything FINE ARTS: SOCIAL STUDIES: “The new members received Plunge, helping with various in life; it is what you make it.” Katie Westerhausen (10) Kara Collier (12) their induction packets service projects, Miss Virginia Freshman Maddy and certificates and pins.” House, and the District Hausch is a first time SSH BUSINESS: FAMILY AND CONSUMER Dispenza said the Burn Suites Project at St. Joe member. Hausch received the Daniel Hopkins (11) SCIENCES: ceremony went quite well in her Hospital’s burn unit, just to Service Award along with her Kristen Gladieux (10) name a few,” said Dispenza. induction packet containing SPANISH: opinion. “It was an enjoyable experience for all involved. Dispenza said SSH had certificates and her pin. Mackenzie Gardner (10) 7TH GRADE STUDENT OF The officers did a great job a great year because of the sheer Hausch got involved MONTH: of presenting, and it was ‘womanpower’ they had. “Our with SSH at the very beginning TECHNOLOGY: Chelsea King club is the biggest it’s ever been, of the school year. “It was so Tyler Haber (11) splendid seeing all the parents and Lions Club members and I’m so excited to see what much fun. I met lots of new 8TH GRADE STUDENT OF there as well,” said Dispenza. it will become in the coming people,” said Hausch. “It was MONTH: MATH: SSH does a variety year,” said Dispenza. “SSH cool to volunteer. I think it’s Jenna Beer Billy Schenkel (12) of exciting and wonderful is an amazing opportunity to great when you get to go out activities throughout the give back and show our love and help people and things year, said Dispenza. “We for our neighbors in Leo or that you wouldn’t normally have an annual Christmas across the world. Thanks to do something about.” May 9, 2011 The Lion’s Tale 3 A&E Anticipation builds as Leo students give up time to volunteer By Aubrey Dean-Cross Staff writer

Prom 2011 approaches At Leo Jr./Sr. High School, students have Students prepare for this year’s spring formal participated in this: making a difference by volunteering. By Haley Bowers events. We will have a smaller Volunteering is an Opinion editor venue just for us,” said opportunity that anyone can senior Makinsey Williams. become involved in if it’s Between various Masquerade Ball something that truly touches shopping trips, scheduling is the theme for prom this his or her heart. Maybe it’s appointments for hair and year. According to junior not for everyone or maybe nails, and finding a date to Faith McNall, all Leo seniors it’s only a one time thing, but one of the biggest nights of will get to wear a mask to go there are definitely people PHOTO BY AMANDA OVERHOLT the school year, prom can be along with the theme. The who have really made a a very stressful experience. invitations were in the shape difference in someone’s life Sophomore Kayla Overholt volunteers with kids at Wallen Baptist Leo Jr./Sr. High School’s prom of a mask with a peacock by simply donating some of is on May 21, at the Orchid, feather off the side and their time to helping others. her to continue volunteering a cause if someone doesn’t located in New Haven. were created by many of the There are plenty of ways for as she got older. Overholt on have any money to donate, Tickets for prom will prom committee members. students to volunteer and the other hand, volunteers at but they have the time. start selling on May 13 and “We have worked many options to figure out her church with her mom. Her Students can get will sell until May 19. The so hard making masks how to help the community. mom is the Children’s Ministry involved with volunteering prices for tickets are $25 per and getting colorful “I think high school Director and she helps with in so many ways. Tutoring person and Leo seniors get in decorations that is going students should be involved the little children there. for school, being a camp for free. Prom will last from to make prom elegant and in volunteering because Both Byers and counselor, cleaning cages and 8 p.m. to midnight. Only modern,” said Coolman. it broadens their general Overholt agree that patience playing with the animals at formal dress is accepted, Many seniors are knowledge,” said Whitley is key when it comes to an animal shelter, working which includes long dress looking forward to spending County Animal Shelter owner volunteering, but in senior at a homeless shelter, and for girls and tuxes for guys. one of their last nights in high Lindsay Pease. “They can Laurel Dispenza’s opinion, cleaning up trash in the The Orchid is a new school having fun with their experience real life situations volunteering requires environment are just a few location for prom from the friends. They are excited to and learn to cope with several unique qualities ways students can spend previous holding spot, the get creative and get dressed them. Students can learn such as willingness, their free time volunteering. Coliseum in Fort Wayne. up for the masquerade theme. the importance of being an selflessness and enthusiasm. There is also a “We moved to the “It’s my last prom and active member of society and According to Dispenza, volunteer opportunity in Orchid because there is two I’m ready for it to be awesome,” what it means to give back when a person volunteers Fort Wayne at the Turnstone times more space, free parking said senior Emily Johnson. to the community. They can they need to be aware that Center. Students can get and nothing else booked,” Senior Marykate also gain experience and they are willingly devoting involved with helping and said junior Audrey Coolman. Rowan is very excited to be develop people skills as well their personal time for the supporting disabled children The Orchid is a newly on prom court and honored as make lasting friendships.” benefit of someone who most and adults at the center, built reception hall in New that her peers picked her. Freshman Katie likely is a complete stranger. and it is an opportunity that Haven, Ind. According to Prom is once-in- Byers and sophomore Kayla Motivation is a necessity allows students to get close The Orchid, it is tucked in the a-lifetime experience for Overholt are two students for something like that. and help people who are wood on 20+ acres with a 6 students, and it is a great who volunteer from Leo in “Through my diverse less fortunate than they are. acre lake. At the new location, opportunity to spend more two very different ways. Byers volunteer experiences, I’ve According to Pease, there are two rooms joined by time with peers and get to is a student who occasionally discovered my passion for it,” volunteering is a way students a hall so there can be a room know them better. It is also volunteers at the Franciscan said Dispenza. “I’ve realized I can gain confidence by for dancing and a room for fun to see all the couples Center by making sandwiches live in a world so much bigger knowing they have the ability talking and relaxing. Students and all the different types or putting together goodie than myself, and that there are to make a difference and be attending prom won’t have of dresses, said Coolman. bags and handing them out to so many places I can help.” part of something bigger to worry about other people After prom is also people who are in need of them. According to than they could imagine. being there for other events. a wonderful experience for Byers first got teenshealth.org, volunteering Volunteering is just another Leo High School prom will most, said Rowan. It assures involved with the center can be a way to cope with feeling way for students to take on a be the only event happening. parents that the kids are when she went there with frustrated or overwhelmed responsibility and learn that “We won’t have to somewhere safe, and it is her grandma when she was because of a disastrous event. there is more to the world share the coliseum with other fun to receive all the prizes. seven, who then influenced It can also be a way to support than what meets the eye. Local burger “hotspot” is reviewed Student visits Five Guys Burgers and Fries, located at the Northcrest Shopping Center on Coliseum Blvd “Thank you. Enjoy your food.” Customer satisfaction of service and friendliness was definitely number one on my list until I dug my way through the load of french fries and finally took a bite of my mouth- watering, astonishing, burger. This burger beat out any other fast food burger I have ever had in my whole entire life. After I ate the burger, I wanted another one; however, I decided against it because one is definitely filling. Students at Leo Jr. / Sr. High School also have strong opinions on Five Guys. According to freshman Carter Davis, Five Guys gets people excited, really excited. “[Five Guys Burgers and Fries is] love in my mouth,” said freshman Treg Haberkorn. The “fried in 100 percent peanut-oil” fries do not come with the meal, but don’t order five large fries for a family of five people. This isn’t McDonald’s after all. I ordered two large fries for my family of four people and there were too many to even eat. The PHOTO BY TAYLOR HIPSKIND man who loaded up the fries Freshman Grace Hosford sits down to eat a tasty burger and fries at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. put the two empty cups in the bag. For a minute, I wondered By Taylor Hipskind 45 minutes or so and eating sandwich, I decided to take have been able to hear the why he put them in the bag Feature editor what seemed like buckets a gander of the restaurant. loudness of the place. People totally empty until I realized worth of the free peanuts that The overall restaurant was were everywhere talking, why. The man then proceeded After I realized they have sitting out, I finally very clean; there was even kids were yelling, and a lady to shovel in 4 scoops of fries that Five Guys Burgers and reached a cashier. The cashier a lady who constantly (yes, at the counter was screaming just into the whole bag itself, Fries was opening a new was one of the most pleasant constantly - never stopping) out numbers, which seemed loading up the two cups restaurant in Fort Wayne, and friendly cashiers I have roamed the eatery with either like no one could hear her. full and half the bag as well. I had to try it out. After I ever had my order taken by. a spray bottle and a washcloth When I finally heard “I love [Five Guys finally tried it, I immediately I ordered a bacon or a broom and a dust pan. my number loudly shouted Burgers and Fries],” said realized that President cheeseburger, and since The place was out through the mess of noise, sophomore Rachel Schelling. Barack Obama and I actually vegetables don’t come already designed like all of their I eased my way through the “The food is like heaven.” have something in common on the sandwich, I ordered other restaurants. Their crowd of people to the counter. For only $14.49 for - our favorite restaurant. it with lettuce and tomatoes red and white colors were The lady at the counter, who my family of four people, When I got to the from a menu of about 15 everywhere. With the volume had a very stern look on her this restaurant exceeded restaurant, I walked in to greet extra items, most of which of the restaurant, it seemed face when she called numbers, my expectations. Every myself with an extremely long don’t cost a dime extra. as if I could have jabbed my handed me my food and gave one of us left the restaurant line. After waiting in line for As I waited for my eardrums out and still would me a huge smile and said very satisfied and full. 4 A&E The Lion’s Tale May 9, 2011

Tincaps offer new entertainment options this season By Andrew Rodgers season with a weekend home due to weather in Michigan Some entertainment Tincaps game, he or she will Sports editor stand of three games versus and won their first game acts that will be appearing notice many different things the South Bend Silver Hawks. 7-6, and lost the second 2-7, this season include Myron having to do with Appleseed, The Caps won all three games versus the Great Lakes Loons. Noodleman, BirdZerk, including the apple fritters, and immediately traveled According to the Russian Bar Trio, and new apple wontons, and apple On Wed. April 7 the to Bowling Green, Ohio, to team’s website, the Tincaps for the 2011 season, The bosco sticks available at the Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball begin a week of games versus have introduced many new Amazing Christopher. concession stands, along team, who are a single “A” the Bowling Green Hot Rods. entertainment options, “I love going to with the J. Chapman suite affiliate of the San Diego Padres, The Tincaps won including a theme every baseball games,” said senior level, which is based off of kicked off their third season two games and lost two Friday night. Some of the Rachel Syzmanski. “I know Johnny Appleseed’s real downtown at Parkview Field. games in this matchup, which themes will include, “halfway I attended at least five name of John Chapman. The team, which is included a double header to Halloween”, “turn the Tincaps games last season, “I have never been to named after American folk on April 12. Later the same park pink”, “college rivalry”, and I go to a Detroit Tigers a Tincaps game before,” said legend Johnny Appleseed, week the Tincaps were forced “1970s” and “1980s” night, games every year, as well.” senior Alexis Ramos-Sweeny. kicked off their start to their into another double header and a “Harry Potter” night. When one attends a “I would like to experience going to a Tincaps game.” A fan also has many options if he or she wishes to pick up a Tincaps souvenir. Fans can choose from jerseys and a wide selection of men’s and women’s shirts. For fans looking for a unique piece of merchandise, the team store sells a foam “tin can cap,” which is similar to what is seen on top of the apple in the team’s official logo for $7. “The seating and the food are better at Parkview Field than at the old Wizards stadium,” said Syzmanski. “I have been to Comerica Park and Wrigley Field; the Tincaps stadium [Parkview Field] reminds me of a major league venue because you can socialize, enjoy great food and still follow the game because you are so close to the field.” The team also won the Midwest League Championship in 2009, and set a franchise record of 94 wins at home in the first season alone. Seats for any of the Tincaps 70 home games range from $5-$12.50 and can be PHOTO BY ANDREW RODGERS purchased at www.tincaps. Spectators enjoy an evening of baseball at Parkview field on May 4th. com or by calling their offices. ”Atlas Shrugged: Part 1” Starstruck students tell met with mixed review Film premiere leaves most celebrity encouters By Erin Gladieux viewers unimpressed News editor By Grace Crain achievement and her Sports editor philosophy of Objectivism. Whether it is by Those who have not read the standing in line for hours on book prior to the film may be end or running into them on On April 15, Ayn confused or may not appreciate the street, most would agree Rand’s acclaimed 1957 novel the ideas put forth by Rand and that meeting one’s favorite Atlas Shrugged made its the director Paul Johansson. celebrities can be very exciting. way to the box office and The movie only covered Everybody has his was met with mixed reviews. the first part of the novel, or her favorite celebrity that The movie takes place which was the more boring one looks up to or admire in the year 2016, where gas section of the book, according in some way or another; it prices are a whopping $37.50 to a variety of seniors who could be an actor, singer, a gallon. The main character read the novel for AP English or even an athlete. One can Dagny Taggart runs the largest Composition and Literature. even get excited meeting a remaining passenger railroad Though the movie celebrity that is not necessarily company in America called “Atlas Shrugged: Part 1” did a a favorite of his or her’s. Taggart Transcontinental. good job relating to the novel Senior Delanie White She is attracted to Henry and using accurate information, met actor Emma Roberts Rearden who is the owner it was a low-budget film with when she was starring in of Rearden Metal, the highly amateur acting and directing. the hit TeenNick television controversial metal alloy Many critics believe that show “Unfabulous.” that leads to government the highly acclaimed novel “I met her in a shop in interference and regulation. deserved better and frankly South Carolina,” said White. The government they were expecting better, but “She was looking at some creates the “Equalization of honestly the movie adaptation clothes with a friend and she Opportunity Bill,” which got Ayn Rand’s point across said something to my dad.” PHOTO PROVIDED BY DELANIE WHITE states that only one person and a decent beginning into a White also had the Senior Delanie White poses with James Beesley from Every Avenue. can own one company. hopefully successful trilogy. privilege of meeting the lead Dagny and Hank go against Overall the movie singer of the band Every her excitement, she managed drivers whom Creech would government regulations and “Atlas Shrugged: Part 1” Avenue, James Beesley, to pull together and get a like to meet and White has her use the metal to rebuild the proved to be worth the more during her sophomore picture with each celebrity. sights out for actor Matthew Taggart rail line in Colorado. than 50 year wait from the year while they played at Unlike Parke, McConaughey. According The successful ride across novel’s first published date MISS Q’s in Fort Wayne. sophomore Josh Creech had to Parke, if she could meet the line boosts Taggart and in 1957. Despite the negative “They were taking a little more trouble getting anybody, she would meet Rearden’s confidence in feedback from many reliable pictures with everybody and over the shock when he met C.S. Lewis who is arguably staying on top, especially critics, many viewers - I was really nervous because NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick. the most influential Christian while their elite competition especially those who read he was really good looking,” “As soon as I saw writer of the twentieth century and workers continue to the novel - were able to relate said White. “I was really him I was frozen in shock according to cslewis.com. disappear, leaving behind the and appreciate the movie. shy and didn’t say much.” and excitement,” said Creech. “His thoughts are saying “Who is John Galt?” Part one left audiences Reactions to meeting “As soon as I picked my jaw so inspiring,” said Parke. The movie ends hanging in more ways than celebrities can vary from every up off the ground, I dug In the midst of all the abruptly with Dagny watching one, and critics and some person, ranging from being so through my stuff looking for hype of meeting a celebrity, as Ellis Wyatt’s, one of her viewers are hoping that part shocked and not knowing what something he could sign.” nerves can get the best of biggest business partners, two will tie up some loose to say to being really excited. Creech was able someone and lead him or her company goes up in flames ends. Bottom line, for those Senior Janna Parke to meet several other to miss out on an opportunity and as audience members who enjoy reading: try picking was “so excited” when she met famous faces at numerous to get an autograph or hear him talking as the screen up the novel, but make sure to the band The Band Perry at events such as Michigan picture as a memory. goes black, saying “I am on block out a significant amount Glenbrook mall, The Duggars International Speedway and “[I didn’t get an strike, come and find me.” of time since the book is about from the hit TLC television Indianapolis Motor Speedway. autograph] because I was The book and the 1500 pages long. For those who show “19 Kids and Counting” For most people, too shocked,” said White. movie are based on Ayn have already read the book, at her lake, and Kelly Ripa from there are celebrities that they Parke lucked out in Rand’s idea of human wait a few months for the DVD. “Live with Regis and Kelly” wish they could meet. There getting a picture with all of while in New York City. In are still some famous racecar the famous faces she met. May 9, 2011 The Lion’s Tale 5 Feature

Dupont construction raises frustration Teacher Molly Baumert make easier access to the new Parkview Hospital.” The construction also opens up about life seems to aggravate students By Aubrey Dean-Cross graders and numerous arts at Leo Jr. / Sr. High School. Staff writer and crafts, it helped her Junior Joey Edwards decide that high school was said that it makes travel on During a normal where she wanted to be. Dupont Road go slower, school week at Leo Jr./Sr. High Once she finished college, she but he feels that that seems School, one may encounter became a substitute teacher like the only problem. He social studies teacher Molly for two years before she was feels that the construction Baumert doing what she actually a full time teacher. workers are working loves. That includes teaching “I really love history,” at a reasonable pace. high school students and the said Baumert. “I wish more Both Edwards occasional hallway patrols. students got excited about it. and sophomore Jesse Even though this is Prolonged unfinished roads anger many. I really like the social side- Shellabarger wonder why they even her first year at Leo, many how society has changed and PHOTO BY TAYLOR HIPSKIND started the construction anyway. Edwards students might know her evolved. In class we have to By Taylor Hipskind said that traffic wasn’t congested before. from world history, US focus more on the political Feature editor “[This project] should have been history, or government class. side, which isn’t as fun but done a while ago,” said Shellabarger. Born on March 24, interesting nonetheless.” Driving through all of the construction “Weather slows them down a bit, though.” 1971, Baumert spent her Throughout her and traffic currently on Indiana 1 / Dupont Sophomore Forest Bonin now rides childhood growing up with life Baumert’s role model Road may be annoying to most people; his bike a lot more often since the traffic is her little brother Matt on has always been her mom. however, some people think that it is more congested. Bonin does not think that Fairfield Avenue in Fort According to Baumert, her worth it and will cause less congestion. they are working at a reasonable pace and Wayne. Her favorite thing to mom has always had adversity According to Jeffery Hipskind, that they need to meet deadlines because do as a child was play Barbies in her life but has always estimator and project manager of Three Rivers slowing down traffic is not the only problem; with her best friend Cheryl. stayed strong in prayer and Barricade and Equipment Co., Primco Inc., they are also letting their community down. Soon thereafter, she learned made it through things. She the prime contractor is currently working on Local businesses are suffering from that she would grow up to be remembered how her mom phase three out of four phases. This phase, this construction because it has become harder a teacher because she always stayed strong throughout phase three, extends from Tonkel Road to to access their businesses causing the number enjoyed teaching her brother her life and wanted to do River Rapids Run (River Bend Bluffs) was of customers to decrease significantly. For on her chalkboard whenever the same as she got older supposed to be completed Nov. 24, 2010; example, Mike’s Donuts in Leo Crossing has had he was struggling with math. and became a teacher. however, it will now be completed by May fewer sales with the construction than without. As a teenager, Before becoming a 27, 2011. The entire goal of this project is “[After completion], I am hoping Baumert attended Southside teacher though, Baumert was changing the highway from two lanes to four [the number of customers] will stay High School and participated a bank teller for six years in lanes from I-69 to River Rapids Run, and it is the same or increase because of more in the marching band and order to earn money to pay supposed to be completed by Aug. 31, 2011. access; easier to get in and out,” said multiple school clubs. Her for college tuition. Two years “Currently, traffic is traveling on the Mike Taing, owner of Mike’s Donuts. favorite memories from high before ending that job, in 1994 north side of the road. After Aug. 31, 2011, According to Hipskind, in order school were the fun she had she got her first teaching job traffic will be shifted into normal pattern,” said to get this project done quickly, they in marching band, senior skip at East Noble High School. Hipskind. “[The completion of this project] will must have the help of good weather. day, and speech meets. While in That was the beginning of her high school, Baumert worked teaching career. She continued at a store called Fashion Mine to teacher at East Noble until and later worked at Wal-Mart’s 2000, then got a new job at Pharmacy during college. Harding High School from After high school, 2000 through 2010. She is Baumert attended college at currently finishing up her IPFW and Indiana Wesleyan first year of teaching at Leo. University. She received her Even though Baumert bachelor’s degree in history teaches at Leo, she doesn’t at IPFW and her master’s live in the town. She lives on degree in education at a farm near Woodburn but is Indiana Wesleyan so that she excited to be part of the Leo could then go on to teaching. community and this school. She thought about “I have had a terrific going to college for elementary year at Leo,” said Baumert. education, but after spending “My students have been great, three months with second fun to teach, and interesting.” AP courses impact college careers End of course exams for AP classes determine credit in college By Annie Merz Special editor

AP or Advanced Placement classes can make a big difference on one’s college career. One could leave high school with some college hours already done, according to assistant principal Jody Smith. End of course exams for AP classes determine how much credit one can receive in college, according to Guidance Director Christi Smeltzley. Colleges used to get to decide how much credit a student could receive for their scores. Now it is a state law that colleges must give students credit for receiving a three or higher on the end of course assessment exam. The new law is called PL 91-2010. “Starting with 2011, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, students that earn a score of three or higher shall receive college credit toward their degree if they PHOTO BY ANNIE MERZ attend any Indiana public Students prepare for the AP test in Mr. Clark’s AP English course. institution of higher education; this includes all two and The reason the state prepare you for the skills and May. It is important for the “PL 91-2010 will be four year schools and any wants to push these two content knowledge you’ll need AP classes to go over this a major benefit to students, accompanying satellites,” subjects is because Indiana for college,” said AP English material so they are prepared parents, teachers and said Advanced Placement is in need of more engineers teacher Ryan Clark. “They’re going into the exam, so they school administrators; the Director John Gubera on and other careers relating to designed as college level can receive a three or higher. guessing game for receiving Indiana’s Department math and science, said Smith. courses, so they help you get Academic classes don’t college credit for passing of Education website. According to used to the rigor of college.” go into as much depth and AP exam scores will be What class one can Smeltzley, to get into AP classes According to Clark, move slower than Advanced eliminated,” said Gubera receive credit for depends in high school mainly depends who teaches English 11 and Placement, said Smith. on Indiana’s Department on the school; every school on teacher recommendation. AP English 11, his AP class If one would receive of Education website . is different, said Smith. It also depends on a student’s goes into more depth in the a three or better on the exam Taking AP classes can “The state pushed overall grade point average, books they read and they read it could help him or her save be very beneficial to students this law to get students to take grades in past honor classes, more challenging books. Also, money for college, so he or she and can have a major difference more AP classes especially in and what the course is. they work on the specific skills doesn’t have to take as many on one’s college career. math and science,” said Smith. “AP classes can necessary for the AP Test in courses or hours, said Smeltzley. 6 Special The Lion’s Tale May 9, 2011

A tale about

StudentsMan’s speak about their furry best companions friend LEFT: Senior Ben By Elliot Adams “I love my dog to death, but I probably Waters takes a seat A&E editor shouldn’t say ‘to death’ now, because she is almost with his two pet dead,” said senior Madison Carroll. “But, I really pugs: Dexter and do. Although she stinks freakishly bad, she’s still Daisy. Dogs. They’re awesome. In any given a part of our family. I wouldn’t trade her for the house there are three things one is almost sure to world (but she may be replaced when she dies).” find: a kitchen, a couch, and that furry canine friend According to John Archer, a psychologist BELOW: Senior that’s been there in times good, and times bad. at the University of Central Lancashire, dogs Madison Carroll Dogs and the close bond they have are social parasites. This means that a dog, tries to make her with their human counterparts are imbedded being inhuman, are injected into a human admitedly over- in American culture, as much as the Big Mac or situation (being pets), and they thrive off of it. weight, but ador- football games. It’s the playmate that’s always I was really sad when my dog able yellow lab, there for the convenience of its owner. It’s the died,” said junior Alex Kumle. “He was very Chloe, do a trick. pillow that barks and the walking partner special to our family and is still missed.” that’s always eager. But there’s one thing about This suggests that when a dog for dogs that put them in special place in the instance greets its owner at the door or cuddles hearts of their owners: a dog’s communication itself next to them or shows some type of skills. They’re fantastic curiosity, humans interpret listeners. Ever wanted to those actions as human cry and had nothing to cry “Although she stinks freak- emotions; thus, an on? There’s a dog for that. emotional tie is created Dogs have been ishly bad, she’s still part between man and beast. around for thousands of of our family. I wouldn’t This is what causes years and their domestication trade her for the world,” humans to take their dog on has been practiced by long trips or vacations or to many around the world feel the need to buy their dog and has been practiced for -senior Madison Carroll a certain toy or treat. They all of America’s existence. become an integral part of Some pet owners families and take their place have a traditional dog-and-master relationship as the furry friend and the lovable listener. where the dog is totally obedient to its owner. It is for these very reasons that one oohs It sleeps outside; it plays fetch, and loves and ahhs at the sight of a puppy. It’s why many the water. At the other end of the spectrum, cried in “Marley & Me,” and it is why almost all there are those who let their dog sleep with pet owners will cry at the passing of their dog. them, eat with them, and perhaps receive They have woven themselves into the fabric of gifts at birthdays and special holidays. The our being and taken a place somewhere between lifestyle of a pet can be truly ridiculous these food and clothing in order of importance. RIGHT: Senior days and are unique to each pet and owner. From the single man who lives deep Alex Jackaki But how does that explain the in the mountains in solitude plus his faithful poses with his attachment between a pet and its owner? German Sheppard to the socially inclined woman two pet bull- People adore and even love their canine living in New York whose poodle has never worn dogs. companions to sometimes an unhealthy the same outfit, there is literally a dog for every extent. Is it their terrible breath or the tail- personality and lifestyle, and with crossbreeding, wag that places them into our hearts forever? the possibilities are seemingly endless.

Top 5 dog movies of all time: 1. Lady and the Tramp 2. Marley and Me 3. Turner and Hooch 4. 101 Dalmations 5. Homeward Bound According to petstyle.com

Eiger is the best dog I have ever owned. He wants to protect our family so much he at- “ tacks any animal that happens to wonder onto our property...and sometimes even fireworks, -senior Adam Sauder “

VERY TOP: Senior Amanda Swieterman does her best to gather her yellow lab, Charlie, black lab, Dakota, and chocolate lab, Penny, together for a quick picture.

TOP LEFT: Senior Lyndsie Williams cuddles her pup, Riley.

TOP RIGHT: Eighth grader Katie Adams gets up close and personal with her yellow lab, Bailey, some love after school one day.

ALL PHOTOS BY ELLIOT ADAMS ABOVE: Senior Adam Sauder shows his dog, Eiger, some love. 7 Special The Lion’s Tale May 9, 2011 The Easter hunt is on

Far Left: Sophomore Madi- son Yingling and younger sister prepare to go to Sun- day morning Easter service.

Left: Senior Ryan Bollier does a sermon on the im- portance of Easter for Gra- bill Missionary youth group.

PHOTO BY KELLEY SEWELL PHOTO PROVIVED BY MADISON YINGLING

Left: Sophomore Kelly Lantz decorates Easter eggs with different colors of food coloring and stickers. She and her family do this every year before Easter Sunday.

Below: Sophomore Madison Yingling and fami- ly enjoy making unique and creative Easter eggs.

Far Bottom: Senior Alec Jackaki and sophomore Ashley Ladig celeb- rate Easter by spending quality time together and with their families.

PHOTO PROVIVED BY MADISON YINGLING

PHOTO PROVIVED BY KELLY LANTZ PHOTO PROVIVED BY ASHLEY LADIG Students express meaning for Easter Holiday traditions differ from family to family Sophomore Kelly Lantz re- By Annie Merz family’s favorite things to do can have a personal relationship ceived this Easter bas- is color Easter eggs and then with God because Jesus died Special editor ket from her parents go on an Easter egg hunt.” for our sins and rose again,” on Easter morning According to Lantz, said senior Lyndsie Williams. Easter is a day that it is a fun way to create “It makes my faith more about has a lot of significance for unforgettable memories. the relationship rather than most Christians, according Lantz’s family always following guidelines or rules.” to junior Andrea Brune. It celebrates with their extended Celebrating Easter is is also a day when some family and makes unique eggs. a way for one to slow down families choose to participate Her little sister was excited in the craziness of this life and in Easter egg hunts and Easter morning to wake up just be grateful, said Brune. children find treats to find that the Easter bunny “I celebrate Easter from the Easter bunny. had come to their house. because it is the day Jesus Christ Easter can be a very Easter is also a day conquered death and rose from exciting day for kids. when loved ones enjoy the dead,” said sophomore They color Easter spending time together Alex Busse. “I also celebrate eggs and go hunt and eating a lot of good it to honor and be thankful for plastic food, according Brune. to my God and Savior.” eggs that Families like to be Other countries also the Easter together on this day and celebrate Easter. According to bunny has spend time with each other. exchange student and senior brought. These For others, Easter means much Santiago Vazguez, Easter is eggs are filled more than just a day of fun. a major holiday in Ecuador. with all sorts “My family and I Students have a week off of of goodies. A make it a point to think about school to celebrate. They make child normally why we celebrate, which is it a goal to spend time with wants to be because Jesus died for our sins family and just reflect. the one who and rose again,” said Brune. “We make a huge meal finds the most It is the Christian that takes one whole day to eggs with belief that the Son of God, make,” said Vazquez. “In this the best treats Jesus Christ, was crucified meal there are 12 grains which inside them. and then rose from the grave represents the 12 disciples.” “I love Easter three days later. Jesus died Some students at Leo because it is a on the cross to take away the Jr./Sr. High School use this great way to spend many sins of each and every holiday to spend with family, time with family,” person, according to the Holy reflect in their beliefs, and said sophomore Bible New Internation Version. have some traditional fun. Kelly Lantz. “One of my “[Easter] means that I 8 Feature The Lion’s Tale May 9, 2011 Senior Jeisson Ruhl talks about differences in culture just like going to someone’s house and eating snacks.” Coming to the United States, Ruhl experienced a different way to celebrate, a new way of schooling and different food. In Colombia, all of the food was homemade. What would be homemade there would be cooked in the microwave quickly in America. All of these differences amount to the vast change in culture between the two countries. When experiencing this change, one may feel torn between what his life was before and his new way of life. “I felt stuck between two cultures a little bit,” said Ruhl. “If I were to… talk ‘white’ and would hang out with Colombian friends, they would think I was different, but if I acted completely like I did in Colombia, I wouldn’t fit in here.” After time, Ruhl found a way to balance the two cultures. He realized that it all had to do with flexibility and personal outlook. “I found the balance where I just had to be myself and do my own thing,” said Ruhl. Although Ruhl experienced such a life- Jeisson and his family shop in Bogota, Colombia. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JEISSON RUHL changing move, he adjusted to the change in culture well By Brooke Markham differences that Ruhl noticed. our last priority. I took school that most students strive to and felt nothing but welcomed “We didn’t have a car more seriously than most of Editor-in-chief do well in school. Realizing when coming to Leo. to get around everywhere… my friends. Because I came this, he was motivated by “When I first came to When senior Jeisson we could just walk places,” from a bad family, I knew it his peers to do well and Leo, they loved my accent,” Ruhl was adopted from an said Ruhl. “It was a poor was my ticket out. Now that succeed. As he grew closer said Ruhl. “They were very orphanage in Colombia around town, not super poor, but it I’m here, though, I have more to his fellow students, he welcoming… especially this the age of 13, he was brought to was rough. My friends and I opportunity. We all knew found yet another difference year’s junior class. Even in Leo Jr. / Sr. High School as an would play soccer all the time we had to do well at school between the two cultures. eighth grade when I didn’t incoming freshman. As many and I was in an orphanage, “Our culture was very go here yet and met people students were preparing for so we were like a group.” ”I found thebalance whe- festive and we would celebrate through soccer, they were a new school year, Ruhl was Ruhl and his a lot,” said Ruhl. “We would still very welcoming.” preparing himself for a culture friends valued a few things re I just had to be myself go to parties and celebrate Though he once felt that he had yet to experience. over schoolwork, which and do my own thing,” everything. The parties were stuck between the cultures He noticed the was yet another change like New York City’s New of his native country and his differences in culture and that Ruhl had to adjust to. Years Eve… it was like a real new home, Ruhl transitioned schooling and realized that “Our priorities were -Jeisson Ruhl party. There wasn’t drinking, into Leo with an open mind. in general, the way of life in different,” said Ruhl. “We just but [there were] fireworks, Now Ruhl has found a way Colombia was very different wanted to get out of the house to succeed so we would try, concerts, and everyone was to balance different aspects from that in Leo, Ind. and have some fun. We wanted but it wasn’t a top priority.” dancing. It was like a concert but of his life in Colombia Transportation was one of the to play soccer, and school was At Leo, Ruhl noticed everyone was the star. It wasn’t with his life in Indiana. Teen jobs soar at Leo Junior Eboni Johnson shares about change By Hannah Field By Erin Gladieux Niki Spade said her cousin Feature editor News editor works for the Fort Wayne Eboni Johnson, a Children’s Zoo and told her junior at Leo Jr./Sr. High School, Some students at Leo about a job fair coming up. came to Leo in 6th grade with believe that teenage jobs have “The zoo has a lot no idea as to what to expect been on the rise. According to more qualifications,” said when she arrived. It didn’t a national poll conducted by Spade. “There is a strict dress take her long to figure out Junior Achievement and the code and a ton of paperwork.” that things would be different. ING Foundation, teens remain Spade also had to Johnson knew there somewhat optimistic about take a drug screen test at would be many hardships their future careers despite Parkview Occupational and things she would have the economic downturn. Health in order to get the job. to adapt to when she came According to the While some to Leo as a minority student. Department of Employment students are facing a higher She talked, dressed, and acted and Economic Development, degree of competition, differently at her old school 90 percent of the teens polled senior Lauren Hoops had a and knew that she would have are confident that they different experience at her to change and adapt to the will eventually find their interview. Hoops works ways of Leo in order to fit in. ideal job. The labor force at Betz Nursing Home. “I knew it would be participation rate for teens in “The interview process hard to fit in and be accepted July 2009 was 63 percent and was really easy and smooth,” as any other student would even some sectors showed said Hoops. “My boss was very be,” said Johnson. “Adapting increased employment in personable and easy to talk to to the way Leo did things PHOTO BY HANNAH FIELD January 2010, according to the so it was a very easy interview.” was going to be hard too.” Johnson poses for a picture in the hallway. Department of Employment Hoops loves her According to Johnson, and Economic Development. job and working with the she had to change many things in her old school to her new they and acted like a spoiled In the beginning of 2010, jobs elderly people. Spade about herself to fit in at her school were amazing to her. brat. Her friends wouldn’t in restaurants, clothing stores also loves what she does. new high school. The whole “There was such a accept her for who she had and general merchandise “I love the fact that culture at Leo was so much huge difference just in the become at Leo. She had to retailers had an increase I get to work at the zoo,” different from her old school. way girls acted here,” said act differently depending by 37,000, which according said Spade. “There is a “I had to alter the way Johnson. “At my old school on whom she was with. to the Department of really friendly staff and I get I talked because compared girls were always upfront “I have to act slightly Employment and Economic to work around animals.” to everyone at Leo, I had a about everything, but at Leo, different,” said Johnson. “I Development, is good news According to the funny accent, I enunciated the girls always talk behind feel like I’m being more myself for teens because these sectors Department of Employment words differently, and I did each other’s backs. It is almost when I’m with my friends tend to hire more teens and Economic Development, not use proper grammar,” said like they are fake because from outside of school. When I over the summer months. volunteer experience can help Johnson. “I even had to dress they cannot just come out first came to Leo I felt like I had “I think teens are highlight one’s resume along differently and treat others and say things how they are.” to act a certain way or I would getting jobs at an earlier age with academic achievement, differently in order to fit in.” Another one of the not have been accepted.” because parents are pressuring leadership roles, relevant Johnson also felt many hardships Johnson had Johnson comes to their kids,” said senior Lacey hobbies, fluency in languages like she had to change her to face was the fact that she school each day with a motto Sawaska. “Parents realize other than English, and any personality and the way she had to act one way with her that she came up with when how in need of money other informal jobs. They acted when she came to Leo. friends at Leo and act another she first arrived at Leo. She has teens are for the future.” also encourage job-seeking She believes that because there way with her friends from grown to realize it is the truth According to teens to remember that one is no diversity at Leo, she has her old school. According to when it comes to people like kgbanswers.com, the average is not just a statistic. Despite to be the example for people Johnson, when she first came her, people in the minority, age for a U.S. citizen getting unemployment rates and this in the minority world because here her friends from her old at Leo: “I am accepted by their first job is 16. For some rather bleak forecast, there are there aren’t very many school acted more distant some, tolerated by a lot, but it can be difficult getting a jobs available if one is willing to minority students at Leo. from her. They thought she still hated by many; and only foot in the door. Sophomore be persistent and resourceful. Plus, the differences acted like she was better than because I am who I am.” May 9, 2011 The Lion’s Tale 9 Opinion

Coaches pressure players Siblings’ relationships By Amanda Overholt my absolute best,” said Katharine. A student who will be referred Editor-in-chief to as Ben plays three sports. He has change after marriage Coaches are put in charge of teams to been very successful in his sports and encourage, direct, lead, guide, and if they are keeps a good attitude about coaches. fortunate, to succeed; however, some coaches “Most coaches push their team Students adjust to different mistake the position as an opportunity to to its limits,” said Ben. “That is how you discourage, dictate, and denounce athletes. know how good your team can really be. family dynamic Some Leo Junior Senior High School For me, pushing to the limits is working By Amanda Overholt like much has really changed students feel that coaches are too hard, while hard every day and not taking a day off.” between her and her sister. some think they are simply doing their job. Editor-in-chief A student who will be referred to as “Things aren’t a A Leo student, who will be referred to Jenna has played a sport since freshman year; whole lot different,” said as Hannah, has been playing her three sports however, this past year was her last in the program. As a young child, Thomas. “It’s weird she has since freshman year. She will not, however, “I wish coaches would be hard on change in family dynamic a new last name and stuff be continuing one of these next season. teams, but also know when to let things go is customary. Brothers and but she’s still my sister, and Being hard on the whole and be a regular person too,” said Jenna. sisters being added to the her husband is a good guy team is understandable. Singling out Due to some “interesting family is exciting, but also so I don’t really mind it.” one player, on the other hand, is not. coaching techniques,” she will normal, as many have multiple Senior Madison “One time I missed a practice for a family not be playing her senior year. siblings. One gets used to the Carroll recently found out emergency,” said Hannah. “It was nothing I could “Overall, I had a season that has chance that another member that her brother will be control. I explained the situation and the coach made me not want to play for my coach ever may be added to the family. getting married next year. seemed understanding. She sat me out the whole again,” said Jenna, “so I’m not going to.” How does it feel when “Brandt and I have next game. I asked what I did to sit out the whole A student who will be referred the family dynamic changes always been very close,” game and she simply shrugged her shoulders. to as Stacy played one sport before and again when siblings get married said Carroll. “He used to When another player missed a whole week, currently plays a different one now. and a new person is added? be my best friend and I’ve she still played every game…and she started.” “One of my old coaches was too Senior Andrew always looked up to him.” Some coaches are intense for me,” said Stacy. Suciu has had to get used Carroll is optimistic blatantly rude when an “She would yell at the team to his sister’s new married about her relationship athlete is not doing as well as “I wish coaches would be and punish us all of the life, along with her move to with her brother even the coach believes he or she time. I was afraid of her Chicago and the addition of after he is married. should be doing. A student hard on teams, but also and of messing up, and two children to make him an “Of course who will be referred to as know when to let things go gradually it made me not uncle. He views the change things will change, but Ashley has been playing and be a regular person too,” enjoy playing the game.” in relationship positively. I hope that we’ll always two sports since freshman Some students “After your siblings stay close,” said Carroll. year. She experienced a believe that a coaching move out of the house, they Carroll is also excited particular situation in -An anonymous source technique is the right of become more of a friend to you for her new sister-in-law to this time that upset her. referred to as Jenna a coach. It is the player’s than anything,” said Suciu. become part of the family. “Once a girl job to deal with it and do Suciu also enjoys “I love Shardi from our team was not his or her best regardless. the additions to their family. Youngblutt and could not ask having her best day,” “Coaches always give you an earful “It’s cool to hang out for a more perfect girl for my said Ashley. “Our coach started cheering when you have been working on something with her husband and play brother,” said Carroll. “I’m so for the other girls. It was really sad.” and then you go and mess it up,” said Ben. “It’s with her kids,” said Suciu. excited for them to continue Coaches should also understand that their job. It helps you become a better athlete.” “It’s weird to see my sister their lives as one and excited players get hurt, and it is sometimes beyond Some students who do not agree with have her own family though.” for her to be my sister.” their control. Students deserve encouragement, the coaching techniques of one sport may excel Junior Aubree Smith Jeff Merz, brother even when they are sitting out with an injury. under the coaching techniques in another sport. also experienced this change. of senior Molly Merz A student who will be referred to “[One sport] is by far my favorite On June 12, 2010, Aubree’s and sophomore Annie as Grace has participated in two sports. because the coaches push you to do the sister Ashlee got married. She Merz, is getting married She had an unfortunate experience best you can; however, they make it fun,” also feels that her sister’s new in May of this year. with a coach when she was injured. said Hannah. “They are fair and know life is a positive one, even “He will have his “I broke my toe one time and my coach you to help you become a better athlete.” when things are difficult. own family, so it’ll be tough threw an ice pack at my foot,” said Grace. “She Hannah really enjoys one of her “We actually got to get used to, but we love was annoyed I couldn’t practice anymore.” sports, while the other is a different story. closer and I am really close his fiancé,” said Molly Some students feel that coaches “[One sport] was terrible,” said with her husband so we can Merz. “All of us Merz kids should listen when a player has an Hannah. “I didn’t feel like my coaches cared all get along well,” said Smith. are close, so this situation idea. Players are the ones out playing, about the players. All they cared about was “It’s a little hard because her will definitely be something and sometimes, they have valid points. winning. They didn’t really understand how to husband is always there, we have to get used to.” A student who will be referred to as deal with kids and they expected everyone to but I have also been able Though Molly Merz Katharine plays one sport. She enjoys it very be perfect. I’d go home and cry sometimes after to see my sister in a strong is unsure of how their family much and loves her team and her coaching practice…that’s why I’m not playing next year.” relationship and she has been dynamic will chance, she’s staff. Her only complaint is that she wishes her Ashley best summed able to give me good advice.” very excited for her brother. coach would ask for more ideas from players. up the obligations of a coach. Lauren Thomas, sister “I’m thrilled for my Some students appreciate a coach “I like a coach who expects us to of freshman Hannah Thomas, brother,” said senior Molly who is hard on him or her. It persuades put in what we want to get out, but the got married in September of Merz. “Stacie is wonderful one to work to one’s fullest potential. most important part is encouragement 2010. Thomas does not feel and they are perfect together!” “I prefer a coach who is hard because a coach can’t just be a coach, on me because it pushes me to do they have to be a leader of the team too.” Photoshop gives false ideas to viewers By Brooke Markham but is becoming increasingly dangerous to society as a Editor-in-chief whole. When members of Magazines, although society glance through pages created simply to inform and of magazines or scroll through entertain its readers, have a celebrity images online, there way of tearing at one’s self- is the potential that they are esteem. Laced with phrases comparing their own bodies to calling the reader to “get those gracing the media. When trim quick” and filled with one begins to compare herself photos of perfect looking to such edited photos, she may celebrities, it is no wonder be getting an unrealistic idea that so many people struggle of what she should look like. with body image issues. Recently, Victoria’s When one thinks of Secret has made the news celebrities, it is most likely that multiple times because of they will think of the images the company’s Photoshop they see in magazines, on mishaps. From missing arms to television, or in other forms unaligned body parts, the store of media. What many don’t has taken fire for its editing think of, however, is the large mistakes. In light of these amount of photo-editing that mistakes, many have come goes into each one of these to realize how dramatically images. In frequent cases, all photos are edited, even celebrities look so “perfect” those in store catalogs. in photos that they border on What is so confusing looking fake. In other cases, about this is the fact that a the celebrities just look like Victoria’s Secret model, who they were born toned, tanned, obviously has a fit body to and with increased assets. begin with, still does not Senior Kayla meet the standards of today’s Neidich sees magazines as media. One would think that looking completely fake. if a woman looks good enough “It’s unrealistic how to become a model in the first the girls [in magazines] place, she shouldn’t need to are so thin and built,” said have her body mixed and Neidich. “You don’t see matched with other models PHOTO BY BROOKE MARKHAM that very often… especially to create the perfect woman. Senior Janna Parke’s altered photo after using Photoshop. with the obesity rate.” It is becoming According to the unhappy with their bodies. would show celebrities as This practice of editing increasingly difficult for Teen Futures Media Network, This problem is discussed they truly are instead of the almost all photos that are one to distinguish real, one study reports that at the frequently in various forms post-airbrush photos, this seen by the public may be untouched photos from those age of 17, approximately 78 of media, yet few work to statistic may drop significantly. beneficial to the celebrities that are just well edited. percent of American girls are combat the issue. If magazines 10 Opinion The Lion’s Tale May 9, 2011 Responsibility taken on at young age Encouragement proves By Elliot Adams pay in return is an honest A&E editor practice that most would be proud to be a part of. There When one enters are perks to having a job, like to uplift adolescents as a high school freshman, having some extra spending they get their first money or allowing oneself to By Annie Merz whiff of independence. save up for a long desired item. Special editor Most students have The downfall of having similar backgrounds before a job is obviously what one gives high school. Up until entering up. Time and labor is exchanged Encouragement is a high school, students are for pay, so goes the market very important part of life. supported almost entirely economy of America. This is It’s crucial for developing by their parents. As the what causes those students with one’s character and attitude. student grows older, their jobs to possibly miss out on free There are so many range of independence time with friends, but that is different ways the world and responsibility will a sacrifice one has to make in tears people down. People diverge far from their peers. taking strides to responsibility are constantly analyzed. In high school, one can and independence. People think it is okay to try see many types of people with For some, having a to “fix” others and their flaws. different responsibilities. The job is absolutely vital to their This may cause them to ask problem is today that many lifestyle. These are the students themselves what could make them look better or think that teens are so reliant on their who are getting a taste of the PHOTO BY ANNIE MERZ parents. These students have real world much more than if they just had a better body, never made the transition from their peers who haven’t figured they’d be more accepted. Sophmores Ashley Ladig and Gabrielle Book share an embrace. being spoon fed to learning out how to turn the sweeper on That is not the way Encouragement and sometimes it can be hard how to provide for themselves. yet. Some of these students may it should be. Everyone has also means that someone to find one’s niche. This is one The fact is there are have to pay for things such as something important and sees potential or something of the reasons it is so important some high school students gas for their car while others special about them. No one to believe in, in a person. to encourage people and tell who literally do not have a may have been responsible for is the same; everyone has Encouragement is coming them what they are good at. clue. They have no idea what purchasing their car in the first original, one of-a-kind features alongside a person and Encouragement is so lies ahead after the ease that place. On top of that, they may and a unique personality. standing up for them. It is vital because if someone feels was their high school career. have to pay for their insurance. The constant going all in for a person and insignificant and thinks they There are the students who, if “Since my sixteenth analyzing causes people to risking one’s own pride. aren’t important it can lead one took a count of how many birthday, I have had a part time want to change many things People have hard lives, to a bad decision. Everyone days a week they made their job,” said senior Nolan Allred. about themselves. Comparing and sometimes it is hard to deserves to be encouraged. bed, one would find a wadded “The deal was, I get a car if I get always seems to be an option. understand why. This is exactly Encouraging others up heap of sheets the majority a job, but along with my $160 One could think, “Do I look as why even just saying hello to can be as simple as telling of the days. Hopefully car payment, I was also paying good as her?” or “That person someone or giving them a hug someone they have a cute though, most students have my $60 cell phone bill and $70 is a better athlete than me; I can turn a whole day around. shirt on or maybe that they managed to make their own car insurance every month. must not be good enough.” Every person longs to played well in their sport. bed by their senior year. This meant I had to work 25- Negative thoughts feel appreciated and needed. One could go further to tell “I almost never 30 hours every week to afford weigh heavily on the mind. If someone is told over and someone why life wouldn’t make my bed,” said senior it and have a little spending It is easier to remember over again that they’re not be the same without them. Rob Rohrbacher. “My money. Making this decision the negative comments good enough, they will begin Everyone has a story, clothes are usually on the was good for my future, while and harsh words than the to eventually believe the lies something private that not floor and there are also it also greatly negatively compliments people give. that they aren’t good enough. everyone knows about. People random articles of clothing impacted my schooling. After It can be easy to Encouraging people is go through hard times; it is hanging from my drawers, working late nights quite put down oneself and feel so important because it makes a part of life. When one talks and yes I am proud of it.” often, I started becoming tardy insecure; however, if one one feel loved and thought of. to someone they wouldn’t Next on the totem and my grades dropped as constantly thinks about what Everyone wants to feel like if normally talk to, they have pole of responsibility probably well; however, it all got easier is not to like about them they weren’t there, someone no idea the difference they comes laundry; something senior year when I was able to then slowly it has an effect else’s life would be different. could be making in someone’s everyone hates to do, and participate in the ICE program.” on more than just thoughts. According to day or even life. The actions many try to shrug off to their From person to person, People can suffer from eating ezinearticles.com, one should of the encourager not only parents or little sister. Yes, there is a large spectrum disorders, cutting, steroid or seize every opportunity can make a huge difference laundry requires time and pertaining to the volume drug use, and so much more. to give encouragement. now, but as well in the future. patience, two virtues that of household chores and Discouragement It is oxygen to the soul. Think about it, who has taken many teens lack and rightly so. responsibilities that one has. steals hope and it weakens Everyone has a talent a risk or stood up for someone? “I hate doing laundry Some have it a little easier than one. It is a disease of the heart. or something that they are good What kind of difference did it because I have to do it all the others, while there are those The exact opposite at. It can be that they are smart make in that person’s life when time,” said senior Markykate who embrace an independent of discouragement, or a great athlete. It can even be someone believed in them, Rowan. “There are always mindset and strive to succeed encouragement is what something as simple as they are and put their faith in them? clothes that are dirty.” on their own. All of these everyone needs. It is not a good at making people laugh. Next time there is Holding a job is personality types will eventually hard concept to grasp. A few Just because that seems small someonewho seems to be upset something some teens take face the reality of self-rule and kind words or just taking doesn’t mean it is. Even the or down, encourage them. Lift pride in. The routine of self-reliability, but those who got the time to bend down and smallest of roles has a purpose. them up with kind words. One working hard and receiving an earlier start may be better off. help someone pick up their Everyone has a could never realize how big books can change a life. purpose, something to live for, of a difference they can make. Students support personal beliefs Teens stand up for their opinions about controversial topics By Alyssa Mulherin they are silent and educate others about this cause. Staff writer “Pro-Life is important to me because killing an Walking into Leo Jr./ innocent child who can’t speak Sr. High School seeing students for themselves is not fair,” said with their mouths covered Strock. “For me, supporting with tape, one may have no this cause means hopefully idea what was happening. saving a life. This cause has Here at Leo, students feel stopped a lot of teen moms very strongly about causes from getting an abortion.” and aren’t afraid to show it. This year LGBT Students show their Community Day of Silence support for their cause by not was on April 15, 2011. talking for a day or by wearing According to sophomore something to help support Sierra Temple, the Lesbian, their cause. Some of the causes Gay, Bisexual, Transgender that have been supported are (LGBT) Community Day of Pro-Life of Silent Solidarity Silence is from 8:30 am to 3 pm. and the Lesbian, Gay, Although one does not have Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) to stay silent all day, they can Community Day of Silence. if he or she wishes to. People According to junior participating in this cause Briana Strock, Pro-Life of wear purple because it is one of Silent Solidarity is a day the six colors on the Gay flag. where someone is silent for “You have to be silent those who never got a chance to symbolize all the ones that to speak. People can also are to scared to say anything wear duct tape somewhere about who they really are,” on their body that says Pro- said sophomore Brittany Life and also red arm bands. Rhodes, “and for those who According to have been bullied into being silentday.org, this year Pro- silent. By wearing purple you Life of Silent Solidarity will are symbolizing LGBT pride.” be on Oct. 18, 2012. People Everyone may not from all over this nation will understand why someone is PHOTO BY ALYSSA MULHERIN give up their voices for a day supporting a cause or why in solidarity for children. The they must stay silent. It shows Sophmores Sierra Temple, Brittany Rhodes and Jaime Chapman show support for gay rights. people participating in this respect towards the cause causes shows a certain respect a stand for those who won’t. as easy as asking ones friends cause will also be handing and the people it may affect. towards the cause and also Finding out about these causes or being invited to the event on out flier explaining why Being silent for these means one is willing to make and how to support them can be either Facebook or MySpace. May 9, 2011 The Lion’s Tale 11 Sports Boys and girls track start off season in full sprint By Emily Hemmelgarn Pierce runs the 800 Opinon editor meter and the mile. To get in shape, Pierce does ab workouts, So far this season the weight lifting and running. Leo track team has gotten “What we do at practice really first place at all of their depends on the day,” said meets. Leo has run against Pierce. “Sometimes we run New Haven, Woodlan, short sprints; sometimes we Blackhawk and Heritage, not run multiple miles at a time. including other invitational The most difficult part of the competitions. track season is personally Freshman Paige the track workouts.” Sanderson is a member of the Pierce said she’s JV girl’s track team. “I think acquired lots of new memories we’re doing really well for with her team this year. “We our season right now,” said got a new coach this year, so Sanderson. “We work just as getting to know him has been hard at practice as we do at really fun,” said Pierce. “Our our meets. We could work whole team gets along really on working together as a well; it’s kind of like we’re a team a little more though.” big family. The away games Sanderson said that are really fun too because the JV is particularly good at we get to meet different PHOTO BY JANNA PARKE their short distance running. runners from other schools.” “Our best is probably the Junior Cody Gage, exchange student Santiago Vazguez, and sophomore Bryce Holmes prepare for upcoming Pierce is going to be 4x8, but our long distance is meet. running track at Bethel College good too,” said Sanderson. everyday to stay in shape. He Detter said he is runs track at Leo on the girl’s this fall. “I don’t like watching Freshman Kody said it’s the most difficult part planning on running track in varsity team. “This is my college track on television Detter is a member of the of being in track. “I run six college even though he doesn’t second year running track,” very much, but I really enjoy boy’s JV track team. Detter miles everyday. I do distance have any certain colleges in said Pierce. “I remember watching the Olympics,” runs the two mile, the one running for my training,” said mind at the moment. “It doesn’t someone asking if I wanted said Pierce. “I don’t really mile, and the 4x8. Detter has Detter. “I’m trying to get 11 matter where I go as long as to run track in middle school, have a favorite runner, but been running for 3 years now. minutes flat in the two mile. I’m running,” said Detter. and that’s how I started if I had to choose I’d have to Detter said he runs My best time so far is 11:40.” Senior Bri Pierce also running in the first place.” say Steve ‘Pre’ Prefontaine.” Varsity baseball hopeful Tennis affected by weather By Andrew Rodgers season,” said Schinerer. Sports editor “We have had to cancel one for upcoming season meet, and we didn’t have The Leo Jr. /Sr. High practice for a whole week.” By Graham Powers an ACAC championship. and during games. They also School girls tennis team’s The team’s next A & E editor “The seniors were a want to stay consistent with 24 members have been meet is Wed. April 27 at very big part of our team,” the fundamental approaches practicing since the first week Bluffton, and the team will said sophomore Alec Simpson. that they have. For Coach of March, both indoor and also be participating in the “They were strong leaders Boyce, he plans to reach outdoors. Team members Delta invitation at Delta Varsity baseball coach and exceptional baseball these goals with hard work. returned from spring break high school in Muncie, Ind. David Boyce is optimistic players, but we will get the They have a total of to their first match of the “My goal for the on having a strong season job done without them.” 25 games this season with 10 season, on April 11 against [rest] of the season is to do this year with his team. This year with the loss being home games. Led by the DeKalb High School in both my best and improve my “Last year we had of five seniors, the techniques three seniors, Andrew Suciu, doubles and singles categories. personal record form last a really good team,” said and strategies of the team Jordan Baer, and Pepple, the “I have been playing season,” said Schinerer. “I will senior Luke Pepple. “It will may stay the same but Lions are 5-3 so far this season. tennis since the fourth also encourage my teammates be a challenge to match it, accomplished differently on “I like all of our grade and have played to do their personal best.” but we are working toward the field. Coach Boyce plans to coaches,” said Pepple. “I both doubles and singles all This year’s team the same good season.” play a different style of game appreciate the time they put four years of high school,” is made up of four seniors Last year their season that fits his players’ strengths. in to help us learn the game.” said senior Kacy Schinerer. who play a combination of ended with an abrupt loss Some of the team’s According to The first week also both singles and doubles by New Haven High School goals are to win back-to- sophomore Trey Phillips, included away meets at Wayne during their matches. in sectionals. The team was back ACAC titles and win the coaches are often and South Adams high schools “I play both. I played at one point ranked third in sectionals. Players want to strict but it is always to in which the Lady Lion’s 3 singles or 2 doubles on state for 3A, and went 22-4 improve physically and plan on help the players improve tennis teams were defeated. varsity and sometimes 2 single in last year’s season with working hard daily at practice individually and as a team. “[After 5 games] I am for varsity tournaments,” 4 and 1 this season. I know said Carroll. “I prefer singles I’ve only lost to DeKalb,” no doubt; I would only do Upcoming Baseball Games said senior Madison Carroll. doubles with my old doubles May 9 Antwerp May 17 Blackhawk Christian The team’s schedule partner, Megan Kiley.” May 10 Adams Central* May 18 Bishop Dwenger* has also been affected by the According to May 12 Bluffton May 21 Central Noble* recent rain weather and had the team their most difficult May 16 Wayne May 24 New Haven to cancel one meet and many matches this season will * Home Games practices in the past few weeks. be Carroll and Canterbury, “The weather DeKalb, and Dwenger in has really affected our their sectional matchup.

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1. We make team videos and shirts each year. 2. We have team dinners. 8 unknown facts about... 3. We initiate freshmen by making them eat gross food. 4. We pray before events. Girls Track 5. We sarcastically quote our coaches on a regular basis. 6. We have pole vaulters, but no pole vaulting pit. 7. The distance girls do a cheer at the end of every practice. 8. The sprinters make up the jumpers and throwers as PHOTO BY JANNA PARKE well. Boys Golf drives for success in future seasons By Alix Faulkner Junior Greg Welker Welker, some of the tougher Bishop Dwenger and Carroll Jr. / Sr. High School; they said, “Having a young team Opinion editor competitors Leo is going to in the past. He is confident are the favorite this year. is an advantage to us because face are Homestead High they can beat them this To prepare for their The golf team we don’t have to worry about School, Dwenger, Carroll year if everyone begins to season, the golf team practices started their season last losing anybody next year and Canterbury High School. improve on their weaknesses. chipping, putting, and hitting week; their record so far and after we all put in our Welker said they give Leo Leo’s toughest balls at the range. They also being 1 win and 3 losses. hard work over this season a good game and are tough competition for the ACAC practice out on the course They started out and the off season, we can every year. Leo has beaten is going to be Woodlan sometimes for a round or two. with a victorious home come back strong next year.” match Wednesday against According to players Churubusco Jr./ Sr. High on the golf team they have School , a loss Thursday at started out alright, but haven’t Blackhawk Christian School been playing up to their full against Blackhawk and Bishop potential. They think that they Dwenger High School, and could do much better if they placed sixth in a tournament of worked on their mental attitude. nine teams at the Carroll High According to School invitation on Saturday. Newberg, they need to They have a 12 improve on their short game as man team between JV and well as reducing the number of varsity. They have fairly penalty shots or shots that are young teams, the varsity out-of-bounds, in water, or in consisting of four juniors and unplayable places like bushes. one freshman. They consider “We need to learn to this a strength of the team. stay focused at practices and According to golf all through matches,” said coach Paul Newberg one of freshman Chandler Fields. “We their team strengths is that they need to keep control in a match are coachable. They listen well especially if we start to do and work on what the coaches badly and not lose our focus.” tell them they need to work on. According to Softball players share their love of the sport By Alyssa Mulherin all get along really well.” Staff writer When one makes the team she is assigned a spot Both the junior to play all season. The player varsity and varsity softball may get changed around in teams are off to good starts different spots depending this year. Junior varsity on how she plays and her has had one loss and two attitude towards the game. wins and varsity has had “I am the catcher for five wins and two losses. the junior varsity team,” said The junior varsity Love. “I like catching and team has ten girls on the throwing girls out when they team but one player is try to steal. I also like that I currently injured. According have a different view than to sophomore Victoria Love, everyone. I can see everything.” the season is going pretty Many of the players well for them. All the girls on have been playing a long the junior varsity team have time. Some of the players learned how to overcome started to play tee ball, different obstacles and work which is a form of softball as a team even with only nine for younger children, and players currently playing. others started to play because Playing on a softball their friends wanted them to. team can be difficult, but According to Crain, when everyone gets along, she started to play softball when it makes things easier for the her mom signed her up for tee team, players, and coaches. ball. After that she continued to “The girls on the play throughout the summers team are neat,” said senior and is now currently playing Ali Schanbacher. “Everyone on the varsity softball team. is fun and hardworking. Playing softball in We all get along really college isn’t a big interest well and are able to for some of the girls on the count on one another.” team. Schanbacher is one of Practicing in the the players who doesn’t want winter time helps the girls to play softball in college. to bond with each other. By Crain just wants to do some practicing and trying out as intramurals and maybe join a team, all the girls really two club soccer teams at get to know one another. Indiana University. Love says “So far the season she is unsure about playing is going great,” said softball in college but says senior Grace Crain. “All her dad really wants her to. the girls are great and we

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1: Juniors Spencer Cooper, Shelby Cooper, Haley Herran, and Kyle Biggins stop for a picture at Bliz- zard Beach in Orlando, Florida 2: Freshman Chandler Fields, Junior Haley Herran, Sophomore Patrick Leroy, Freshman Treg Haber- korn, Junior Shelby Cooper, Junior Erinn Leroy, and friend eat at The Daquiri Deck in Siesta Key, Florida 3: Senior Madison Carroll and friends climb into a giant cake at a cruise stop 4: Seniors Nicole Baron, Andrew Lohser, Kara Collier, and Damon Mericle await boarding their cruise ship Honduras 5: Juniors Kyle Biggins, Lexi Hannie, Shelby Cooper, Spencer Cooper, Sophomores Sam Waters, Tyler Rafferty, and Juniors Haley Herran, Paige Kelley at their condo in Siesta Key, Florida 6: Senior Kaitlyn Johnson, Senior Janna Parke, Sophomore Kyle Pepple, Senior Luke Pepple and Senior St. Thomas 4 Rachel Pelz attend Disney World in Orlando, Florida Stewart 9 Siesta Key 8

Siesta Key 5 7 7: Seniors Taylor Harter, Gretchen Hiler, Ra- chel Burtnett, Riley Poyser, and Britny Bud- den stop before dinner at Sandpiper Beacon in Panama City, Florida 8: Seniors Andy Jacquay, Alex Copeland, Mackenzie Merkler, Kyle Dillon, Kyle Mar- zec, Laura Matrisciano, Brooke Markham, Tory Nitz, and Logan Miller on Siesta Key Beach 9: Seniors Brooke Markham, Mackenzie Merkler, Laura Matrisciano, and Tory Nitz Panama City eat at an ice cream shop in Stewart, Florida Students discuss Spring Break adventures Orlando By Amanda Overholt was an expensive voyage, Some students 6 it was definitely worth it. opted for a more relaxing Editor-in-chief “The whole cruise spring break. Freshman Spring break is experience was completely Hannah Thomas traveled the most anticipated event new to me,” said Carroll. to Oahu Island, Hawaii. of the school year. Plans “The ports were absolutely “Laying out, seeing are made while snow is beautiful and so much fun. the island and their culture, still falling and the idea of We were constantly doing and the fresh pineapple there beaches seems unreachable. activities on and off of the ship, were some of my favorite The craze of so it wasn’t really relaxing things,” said Thomas. anticipation for spring break is by any means, but I was The culture was well deserved as students have completely fine with that.” something particularly some of the best experiences Seniors Andrew interesting to Thomas. of their high school careers. Lohser, Damon Mericle, Kara “We went to a Senior Madison Collier, and Nicole Baron also luau,” said Thomas. “It was Carroll went on a cruise went on a cruise to celebrate super cool. It had legit hula that stopped at the Cayman their senior spring break. dancers and the fire juggler Islands; Roatan; Honduras; “I went on a guys and everything.” Cozumel, Mexico; and cruise to Grant Turk, Many students Princess Cays, Bahamas. Bahamas, St. Thomas, and made the decision for a “I went with ten of Puerto Rico,” said Lohser. “typical” spring break and my friends, so that made Though Lohser headed south to Florida. the whole experience even enjoyed the trip, the food Senior Janna Parke more fun,” said Carroll. “The was his favorite part. went to Disney World in Florida. people were great. We were “My favorite part “Rachel Pelz and me constantly being fed gourmet of Spring Break was being hopped into a car and drove food, and the activities were able to eat 24/7 on the to Altamonte Springs, which is so much fun, but Honduras cruise for free,” said Lohser. about thirty miles from Disney or Cayman Islands were Lohser also property,” said senior Janna probably my favorite days enjoyed the people. Parke. “We met up with Luke off the ship and the formal “We met a lot of new and Kyle Pepple and Marykate nights were probably my people that we’re going to stay Rowan and went to downtown favorite days on the trip.” in contact with,” said Lohser. Disney where Rachel and I Carroll feels that “In fact, I think we’re hanging got in the top four finalists though her spring break out with them this summer.” for a dance competition.”