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1 December 2014 what IS HAPPENING? Photo by Yearbook Staff Yearbook Photo by The fine arts department teachers strike a pose in front of a painting down their hallway. Mrs. Scott, Mr. Addair, Mr. Armentrout, Mr. Moore, Ms. Houston, Mrs. Miller, and Mr. Medas do amazing work in their corner of the Chancellor world. Photo by Neil Schubel Neil Photo by Photo by Megan Church Megan Photo by

Madison Libby eats a gingerbread A menorah sits in the library be- cookie with the German Club. fore a Multicultural Club meeting. Photo by Neil Schubel Neil Photo by Schubel Neil Photo by Photo by Natalie Wilson Natalie Photo by A trumpet player practices in band The Key Club bought toys for class. children around the area. December 2014 2 Contents Editorial Lisa Gattie our “TLB Golden Ticket”, which will Advisor about it but you have no solution? No FOllow us on be hidden around the school. Find- problem. Hashtag #ChancellorNews ing this first and dropping it off at the to your posts and your classmates Twitter and instagram. library box could win you over $100 will view it, we will review it, and may in items. Listen up to the announce- neil schubel post it. You also may get a shout out @CHHS_TLB ments as we near the end of break! Editor-in-Chief to increase your follower amount; we Baby it’s cold outside, but we have By Neil Schubel will see what we can do. We may even the “Lucky Lightning Bolt” which is Editor-in-Chief ask to post one of your pictures in woven into this newspaper at some Megan church According to the FM radio station the January issue! Lastly, and maybe secret spot that will keep you a little 95.9 WGRQ, which proclaims itself most importantly, you can be up-to- Co-Editor-in-Chief warmer. The first ten people to - cor the “Home for the Holidays” dur- date on news and giveaways. In the rectly identify where this bolt is will ing the holiday season, “It’s the most holiday season, we are giving away win a very special prize of their own. wonderful time of the year…” Wheth- over a $100 of items to the Chancellor Christopher Keep in mind: it may not be as obvi- er you believe this claim or not, it is students who enter in our contests, ous as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rein- definitely the most wonderful time of make sure you know what is going on deer, but it may be hard to find, like Heimink the year to capitalize on The Light- so you can win! Mr. Rudolph in a bow tie. ning Bolt Newspaper’s giveaways. There are many great holiday oppor- Layout Editor The Lightning Bolt Newspaper is I was talking to my friend Mary, and tunities. Make sure you hop on to the becoming more available to you. We I asked her, “Mary did you know about Polar Express of #ChancellorNews have created Instagram and Twitter our great opportunities for students and follow @CHHS_TLB. Whether Kaitlyn Keisling pages, so follow us at @CHHS_TLB. school wide?” Mary did not know, 9.59 WGRQ is your home for the Holi- These are pages that you follow, and Layout Editor and I do not think you do either. We days or your local Dollar Tree is, have hope to be followed back. No, these have sleds, candy, holiday sweaters, a enjoyable holiday season and see are interactive pages designed to and many other holiday needs for you in 2015! you, at the cost of nothing. Well, close benefit you. Do you feel like there is Harry FIsher to nothing. You have to compete with a worthy Chancellor news story and Opinions editor your best friends in the school to find you want to tell everyone you can News Kaitlyn O’GOrman Winter Choir Concert...... page 4 Contents News Editor Falalaling in Rainy Fredericksbug...... page 5 Features Jordan Pearson On the cover The Vault...... page 15 The Holiday Hope tree in the Find The Difference...... page 17 Features Editor Guidance Office is an annual Key Club project. Students, clubs, Sports and teachers can take ornaments Wrestling...... page 6 Matthew Sanders assigning them to a child in need. Player of the Month...... page 7 Sports Editor This project provides Holiday joy Op-Ed to many children in our commu- Battlefield: Giving vs. Receiving...... page 8 Laura Sullivan nity. Op-Edible...... page 10 Website Editor Rachel Thompson Golden Ticket Website Editor Find the Bolt Below Somewhere Zack Jewell Administrative Assistant Students who find this The Journalism students at Chancellor High School publish The in the issue. Once you find it, Lightning Bolt, the only official newspaper on campus. The purpose Golden Ticket around of the newspaper is to factually inform and entertain its readers. As an established open forum for the student body, truth will be the CIrcle the location of it and cut staff’s major goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer to adhere to Chancellor recieve prizes the journalism code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. The code states that a journalist can not accept gifts, favors or privileges that could compromise their integ- such as a sled, TV, blender, it out. Then, attach this to the rity. All material published will be the result of brainstorm sessions by the staff. 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Contents 3 December 2014 New Innovative Cookie Winter Choir Concert sings company in Central Park in holiday spirit By Ashley Ragonese Staff Reporter contagious happiness spread by “We’ve been preparing since the choirs that performed. October; this is going to be “Personally,I love all of our a great concert!” states Mrs. song choices because they each Miller,Chancellor High School’s attribute to a different perspec- choir instructor. tive of the holiday season. They Chancellor High School host- have a catchy tune, and with ed the Winter Choir Concert on Vocal ensemble I think we really Monday, December 8th, at 7pm capture the beauty of the songs,” in the auditorium. Students and states Myah Hidalgo a sopho- their families, along with facul- more member of the Vocal En- ty members of Chancellor, were semble.Many students looked eager to attend the event to hear forward to being able to spread the lovely voices of Chancellor holiday merriment and to per- High School’s choir members. The concert was conducted “I love all of our song by Miller, and accompanied by Mrs.Martin.All musical ac- choices because they companiment was played live each attribute to a at the event.Students were excited about their own individual different group performances. Each choir perspective of the will have a surprise within their performance. holiday season.” “I can’t tell you too much because it’s a surprise!” stated form for their friends,family,and Miller with a cheerful smile. teachers. The festivity and joy within Miller’s biggest concern was Photo By Kaitlyn O’Gorman the Winter Concert is something the audience size. As expected, By Kaitlyn O’Gorman that sets it apart from other con- News Editor Miller wanted everyone to come certs performed. As time grows out and see how hard all the stu- Crumb and Get It is a com- two to three where the children closer to the holidays students dents worked to make this con- munity based Cookie Company can decorate cookies until their grow in spirit and this is typci- cert fantastic. newly located in Central Park heart’s content. cally shown in the Winter Con- “It’s a good way to support off of Carl D Silver Parkway. Crumb and Get It is a five- cert.Students,faculty,family the students. They have worked Crumb and Get It sells an as- year-old company that prides etc.,who attended the event very hard and it definitely sortment of fresh cookies that itself on the family atmosphere were positively affected by the shows,” states Miller. are all completely natural with and their roll in the community. no added preservatives along They do fundraisers and spirit with other dessert foods. They nights for schools, as well as have gluten free cookies, cookie helping in the church commu- cakes, banana bread, pumpkin nities. roll, coconut cream, cappuccino “What sets us apart from other crunch, and cupcakes which dessert stores,” states Crumb they make fresh every morning. and Get It’s owner Sarah Swee- Some of their signature cupcake ney, “is how our products are all flavors are the wedding cake, natural with no preservatives, red velvet, cookies and cream, and how we help out the local and peanut butter cup just to schools and church communi- name a few. ties.” They host parties on Sundays Crumb and Get It has free de- with a Mix-In party for ages livery and a free kid’s ice cream three and up where the chil- scoop every Tuesday. To get dren make their own custom more information on Crumb cookie dough. They also host and Get It and their many deals cookie decorating party for ages call 540-642-6516. December 2014 4 News falalaing in rainy fredericksburg By Emma Haus she was a little kid with her Staff Reporter grandma . Her favorite part of The annual Fredericksburg the parade was watching the Christmas Parade on Saturday, marching bands perform. This is December 6th was a rainy event. how she got hooked on wanting Despite the weather, however, to join marching band. parade participants walked Regardless of the parade, the through the streets of down- city of Fredericksburg down- town Fredericksburg. Many town area has been decorat- organizations come together to ed with lights and Christmas made their owns floats to be in wreaths to make it look like the parade. one is walking in a Christmas The Chancellor marching wonderland. Shops puts gifts band, along with four other area and special Christmas antiques schools who were supposed to on display to bring out the joy of combine together to play Christ- the holidays. mas tunes, were unable to par- Excited spectators came to ticipate, due to the inclement watch with their umbrellas and weather. ponchos. The joyful parade go- Kat Jennings, freshman band ers looked like this was a suc- student here at Chancellor has cessful fun family event. been going to the parade since Chancellor Blood Drive, another way to give

Multi cultural club celebrates the holidays

Photo by Christopher Heimink Brandon Schrader remaining relaxed while he donates blood. Why did you want choose to do- to donate as well? nate blood? “Yes, a few of those that I talked “My family is in the military to did agree to donating blood. I so if the need it they need the would have talked more people blood it’s there.” into it if I had the time to.” How does it feel knowing the Would you volunteer to help out blood you donate will go to sav- at blood drives if you were un- ing lives? able to donate? Photo by Matthew Sanders “Awesome. The cause is good so “Yes, it’s a great cause and hav- the little pinch of pain is worth ing donated I would be able to Nabeela Ahmad and Baninder Kang dressed to preform during the Multi it.” talk with those who are nervous Cultural festival for the Holidays Around the World Celebration on Did you try to convince others and comfort them.” December 11th, 2014. News 5 December 2014 Sports Previews Winter Cheer Basketball By Kaitlyn Keisling school pride, and I really en- Layout Editor joy being able to see a majority Boys of the girls’ and boys’ games,” By Kaitlyn Keisling As the Winter Cheer season tice until we get it right. Hard states senior Aleta Carter. Layout Editor starts up this month, the team work in practice all season-from Although Winter Cheer does looks forward to connecting Already starting off on a good running and sprinting to prac- not have a major competition, more as a team. The girls cheer 2-0 record, the boys basketball ticing layups for a majority of the girls hope to lead the Char- at every home basketball game team is hoping to keep up the practice- is really carrying over ger’s Basketball teams to many in the winter months, both the winning momentum. Sopho- into games. If we keep up the victories with their support. boys’ and girls’ teams. Their ul- more Jason Brown believes the good mentality and hard work The girls practice every monday timate goal is to showcase their team is working their hardest I know we have what it takes to and thursday. Come out Decem- school spirit at these games, in practice and in games in or- get to States.” ber 19th and cheer along with chanting for Chancellor and der to maintain a good record The boys play challenging con- them when the Chargers play spreading Charger pride. season and even win the State tender, Easternview on Friday, against Courtland High School. “I really enjoy winter cheer- Championship. December 12 at home. Support because it allows me to show “Our main focus is working the boys’ varsity and JV teams hard so we can get to States in and encourage them on their Wrestling January,” states Brown. “We journey to States this 2014-2015 work on all of our faults in prac- season! By Emma Haus of new young kids are coming Staff Reporter up in wrestling, making them a strong base for a strong wres- Girls Wrestling season has just tling team of the future. He also started at Chancellor High By Kaitlyn Keisling with carrying us on their backs. explains how it will be a growing Layout Editor Overall our skills have grown School. Three determined se- and learning year, this year. over our years playing together, niors return: Mark Weinstock, The girls basketball team is The newbies, as Weinstock but we still have some work to Jacob Wishon, and Erik Davies. kicking off what looks to be a explains, think wrestling is a lot do to get to States,” says senior Weinstock has been playing for great 2014-15 season. With al- different than what it actually is MaKayla Snider. six years, Wishon has played ready two wins under their and is a lot more aggressive. Coach William Griffin is work- for three years and Davies has belts, giving them a record of The wrestling team takes on ing these girls hard, having them played for one year. All three 2-0, the team’s main goal is to Courtland on Wednesday the sprint in practice and perfecting of them look forward for this put in work to get the best pos- 10th, but their biggest competi- their layups. All the hard work season. With the help of their sible outcome: win State cham- tion this season will be against and determination is being put coaches, Coach Smith and Hol- pionships. Faquier High School. The home into creating a State champion zworth, the team sees a strong “We are working extremely match is january 7th against team. Watch the Girls Varsity outlook for this season. hard in practice. Jayla [Har- King George High School. Team on january 30th when Weinstock explains how a lot ris] and Sydney [Jackson], our they play Courtland at home. captains, are doing a great job Swimming By Kaitlyn Keisling The goal of this season is to Layout Editor qualify as many swimmers as Starting this new season with possible for States as well as a a brand new coach, Tori Ben- boys’ and girls’ relay. Wood, who ton, the Chancellor Swim team has been swimming competi- has seen the sport in an entirely tively for most of her life, hopes new perspective. The team is to qualify for as many State cuts working harder under Benton’s as possible and set a new record leadership and push, and is do- in her 100 m butterfly. ing an excellent job teaching See the swim team work the newer swimmers the proper their magic at swim meets held techniques. at St. Michaels Catholic School. “We have a really strong team The Tri-Meet is on january 16th. this year, and I expect great Come out and support your fel- things to come!” says senior low Chargers! captain Laura Wood.

December 2014 6 Sports Sports Update Wear your Woolies, Winter Track: Chancellor’s New Wonderlandnd By Rachel Thompson the regular track season; 32 iar with the conditions. Spring ing track should know the track Website Editor people are signed up for winter track allows new students to team practices Monday through

track versus 64 for spring track. come out and learn an event be- Friday. Distance runners start Do you love running, but it’s cause of the additional coaching at 2:45PM and the remainder of too cold to run outside? Winter “Although we are a staff members. Because of the the team start at 3:00PM. Ed- track is a new sport at Chancel- drastic weather difference, -be ington explains that because lor. small team this sea- tween indoor and outdoor track, of the early nightfall they have “Many students over the pre- son, being a small Edington states, “I do not have to get intense workouts done vious three years have asked to carry suntan lotion during in- quickly. me when there would be an In- team also lets us door track.” “Although we are a small team door Track Team,” states Coach bond more and it's The track team works hard ev- this season, being a small team Ronald Edington. “Well, it is ery day at practice, but especial- also lets us bond more and it's now here.” Edington explained like more time to just ly before a competition. Eding- like more time to just get to that the approved structured get to know ton explains that it is important know everybody,” states senior program will help maintain the for the athletes to rest the day Stefenne Cheeks, a state cham- conditioning of their top track everybody.” prior to a meet. On those days pion in spring track. “We're just athletes, and aide them in prep- The distance runners have they have a structured pre-meet like a family!” aration for the outdoor season. trained during the winter in workout stressing stretching. The Winter Track season is a the past so they are more famil- Students interested in join- smaller group of athletes than INjuries fallin’ like snow Player of the month By Haylie Decatur also form when athletes change Staff Reporter s u r -face and types of shoes. Sport: Swimming The muscles, tendons and bone Fall sports have come to an tissue become overworked by end giving way to winter sports. the increased or new activity. Name: Amanda Along with the new sports come She treats this with ice, stretch- Waller new injuries. Mrs.Whiteside, the ing their calves, and giving ath- athletic trainer here at Chancel- letes strengthening exercises. lor, is the go to girl for any ath- The most common basket- Grade: Junior letic injuries. ball injury is the ankle sprain. During fall sports Whiteside This injury often occurs when Age: 17 sees an average of forty to fifty a player lands on another play- student athletes a day, and now er's foot or the ankle rolls too she sees about ten students. far outward. When this hap- Best Stroke: “Whiteside states that pens, the ligaments connecting bones and supporting the ankle Breast Stroke her most common are stretched and torn. The liga- Photo By Matthew Sanders injury currently ments can tear partially or com- What drives you to Swim? my life. I don’t regret anything. pletely. “Being able to bond and gain There has been some negative during this fall to Concussions are also not shy a relationship with everyone on and positive things. You must winter transition is to come to her office this time of the team and experience being a be dedicated in this sport. I’ve year, Whiteside states that con- competative athlete.” learned that this year.” shin splints.” cussion are an all year around “I’ve been swimming compet- “High School swim is just so injury she treats often. Any in- itively for eight years; it’s a great much fun. Our new coaches this Whiteside states that her most jury is not wanted by an athlete, experience for me to see myself year are awesome.” common injury currently dur- but concussions are especially grow in swimming. Everytime I ing this fall to winter transition dreaded as it can keep them out see myself shave off time from My Own Quote: “Waiting is is shin splints. Shin splints refer for three weeks or more. my original time is a wonderful definitely worth it....Trust me I to the pain along the shinbone. Good luck to all the winter feeling. Swimming has brought know.” They are her most prevalent sports, and a special thank you me amazing friends and has -Amanda Waller injury currently because they to Whiteside for treating our brought me amazing people in form when athletes change or athletes! increase their workout. They Sports 7 December 2014 Battlefield: Giving vs Recieving It’s easy, breezy, speedy Giving feels good, is easy too to recieve a gift By Raelyn Slaughter gives bad gifts during holiday By Kaitlyn Keisling ary, but to me the feeling I know Staff Reporter times. Layout Editor I got my mom that blanket she You ask yourself why would My last reason is having to wor- Yet another holiday season really wanted or my brother that I think receiving gifts is easier ry about hiding the gift. Living has rolled around, and it is just Xbox game makes up for all the than giving gifts? in the same house with a fam- about everyone’s favorite time spending I could ever do. Be- Well one of my reasons to why ily member or a friend is kind of of year. Many people will argue sides, isn’t it nice to give back to receiving is easier than giving is hard around the holiday times. that getting new stuff is the most loved ones who give so much to not being able to buy a gift for You have to worry about hiding fun part of the holiday season. you year round? that person. As a teenager its the gift so they won't open the Sure, it is exciting to get new Finally I ask you all to think challenging to get a job. Usu- gift or see it before the holidays gadgets and things on the morn- about the families in need who ally jobs don’t let teens work gets here. Although you can ing of the 25th . However, I find would greatly appreciate any for them if they are under the wrap the gift and place it under it much more heartwarming and gift you give them this season- age of sixteen. Being under the tree before Christmas, you fulfilling to be the person on the from monetary donations to that age around holiday times then have to worry about them giving end of that gift. giving toys to Toys for Tots. Take are extremely hard. As much as going under there looking at the Think about it-getting the a moment out of your day to you would like to give a decent gifts when you are not home. If perfect gift for your loved one, give the Santa with the red can gift to your friends and family they find out what the present knowing they will be so happy your extra quarter; you never members, you might not have is before the holidays are here to have a new gift from you. The know who you could be help- enough money to buy that gift. it wouldn't be as much of a sur- feeling in your tummy as you ing out. It’s about the thought of In addition to why receiving prise or as fun on the holiday for sit and watch the smile spread giving, the feeling that you are gifts are easier than giving is you, and that person. across their face as they take bringing someone happiness, is that you don’t want to end up Although I am saying that re- their first look at it. It is quite what makes giving around this buying the wrong gift. During ceiving gifts is easier than- giv possibly one of the best feelings season so gratifying. holiday times you wanna buy ing, it’s still recommended to in the world to know you suc- the most perfect gift for a -spe give gifts to the people you care ceeded in retrieving the perfect cial person but have no idea about. It’s holiday time, so share present for a person who means what to get them. Asking them and be thankful for your life. so much to you. what they might want during For everything you have in your Yes, these gifts will add up and the holidays might spoil the gift holiday, try to make somebody your bank account might be a for them. But if you accidentally else’s happier. little sad for the month of Janu- end up getting them something they don’t really want or like you would probably feel bad because you wanna give them a good gift. You also don’t want to be known as the person who

Photo by Natalie Wilson Students decorate the Christmass tree outside the front office. Lauren Lipkin enjoying a game of monopoly while in Ms. Slater’s class Economics class December 2014 8 Op-Ed Worth of holiday season spending By Josef Jazvic purchase is worth it. The biggest she got a great deal. What retail- not leave home at night to go Staff Reporter deal about Black Friday is foot ers have found out is that it is shopping. Is shopping how you Every year on the day after traffic and store attendance. the percentage off that makes want you long weekend home? Thanksgiving many Americans Black Friday is one of the busi- people think they are saving. It Is stressfully waiting in line for head out early in the morning or est shopping days of the year, not the actual worth of the prod- two hours to get those jeans even in the middle of the night but it is not the day when the uct verses how much they are twenty percent off better than to steal a chance at saving mon- most money is spent in the holi- paying. Although it is not nec- “Soon families won’t ey through a door buster sale at day season. That day tends to be essarily the consumer”s fault a department store at the mall. the Saturday before Christmas. because it is not well known have time to finish People go through the hassle Stores advertise some really how much retailers are buying their pumpkin pie for of fighting for one’s life in the good, but limited, sales and to merchandise for compared to stampedes of consumers all af- create a hype around the day how much they are selling it. It dessert because they ter one of the three half priced to build the lines of campers is still something that should be will have to catch flat screens that were adver- around the stores, and get a lot known before spending hun- tised. People wait hours in hot of people to want to go shop- dreds on Black Friday. that great sale at the lines to finally buy that blouse ping. Then all of the rest of the The timing of Black Friday has mall.” or jacket that they needed. There sales are only average, and now always been astonishingly iron- is no denying that there may be that plenty of people are in the ic. Immediately after the holiday opportunities for saving money stores they have better chanc- where people are supposed to making memories at home? by shopping on Black Friday es of selling things at a pricier be thankful for the things they The holidays are known as a and there may be some great amount rather than an actual have been blessed with, and be time to be happy, and too many deals to take advantage of, but good deal. Also retailers may be appreciative of what they al- times, especially during this overall is it worth it to go shop- discounting their merchandise, ready have, is one of the most time of year, happiness is cor- ping on that day? Is it worth it but all of that is planned from notorious shopping days of the related with then owning of a to lose sleep and spend so much the beginning to earn the best year. Black Friday is starting new object. Privileged kids will time away from home and fami- margins possible. A retailer will earlier every year also. It is get- cry for the gifts that they want, ly while on break to go shopping buy a shirt for twelve dollars ting ridiculous in how more and and people will become overly at midnight? These questions then at first sell it for fifty dol- more stores are competing for obsessed with buying the right also lead to another interesting lars. Only a few people will buy the title of longest Black Friday thing. People try to outdo each question: Is our holiday season it at its original price, so they’ll hours. This year stores have other with decorations, and sad- overly commercialized? then drop the price a little and been open as early as Thanks- ly for some people the holidays First off the deals simply are more people will buy it. Then giving evening. Soon families become almost like check-list not that good. Most of the sales they will put the shirt on sale won’t have time to finish their of chores or they are like a chal- on Black Friday are similar to for a whopping fifty percent pumpkin pie for dessert because lenge to conquer, when honestly the sales that go on through- off. At this discount the retailer they will have to catch that great the holidays shouldn’t be so out December. Marketers are will sell a lot of these shirts and sale at the mall. Families and stressful. We shouldn’t have to extremely skilled on how to get make a decent profit, while the friends should stay home and worry so much about finances customers to feel like making a consumer is left thinking he or spend quality time together, and during the holidays, because spending money on someone to make them happy never works in the long run. We need to stop focusing on the material things that fade with time, and we need to start focusing on the things that give our lives substance. So next time you are out looking for the perfect gift for a loved one remember the reason why you are getting that person a gift in the first place.

Op-Ed 9 December 2014 Sizzling Recipes With Myah Digging Deep By Myah Hidalgo Instructions By Ashley Ragonese Staff Reporter 1. Melt your chocolate accord- Staff Reporter It’s the time of the year, where ing to package directions .If the If you could have any one everyone is looking for a festive chocolate is a little thick add thing, what would it be holiday snack. White Chocolate some shortening to thin it. and why? Dipped Pretzel Rods are the ul- 2. Line a baking sheet with wax timate yum factor! They are easy paper. Mrs. Bernard , simple and fun! 3 Break pretzel rods in half. Dip “If I could have one gift, it broken end in melted choco- Ingredients would be the gift of selflessness. late and tap excess off. To avoid • 1 package pretzel rods In order to give more to society dripping, give your wrist a little • 1 package white chocolate can- and those in need, I would love twist to turn the pretzel. dy melts or Almond Bark to not think of my own needs 4. Sprinkle a few sprinkles on Andy Hernandez ‘16 • 1 tablespoon shortening (Crisco) at all. Oh to be completely self- melted chocolate then place “I want to have all the knowl- if needed less and feel driven to always dipped pretzel on wax paper to edge in the world so I can be • sprinkles do for others would be the most harden. an all-knowing being that’s amazing gift I can think of for learned to be an all-knowing be- myself.” ing that’s learned to be immor- tal and knows the secrets of the universe.”

Zoe Garrick ‘17 “Equality, because everyone deserves to be treated equally Illiana Pacheco ‘15 no matter what their apper- “I would go to the Bahamas be- ence may be. Equality is some- cause it’s really nice there. I’ve thing that shouldn’t have to be never been, but I think it’d be earned; it should be automati- really cool to go.” cally granted.” The Grid Favorite Favorite Hot What do you want Favorite Holdiay Drink for christmas?

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December 2014 10 Op-Ed 6 Big Heroes, Price of One Out With Old In With New? By Harry Fisher of fun for audiences of all ages. By Myah Hidalgo Op-Ed Editor The story is simple but engag- Staff Reporter Big Hero 6 is the latest movie ing, and the characters are all from Disney and Pixar studios, loveable. It has interesting ideas and is quickly becoming an- and themes that everyone can other beloved edition of their relate to, and it has all the hu- famous movie line up. Based on mor and action we’ve come to the Marvel Comics team of the expect from Disney and Pixar same name, Big Hero 6 follows movies. The movie will be espe- five teenagers with incredible cially enjoyable for fans of the technological skills who must recent line up of Marvel movies, become super heroes with their as it is very similar in nature. robotic friend, Baymax. Unfor- Big Hero 6 is currently in tunately, Baymax is a medical theaters and is rated PG. It’s robot, not designed for fighting, soundtrack features the origi- A Christmas Carol, Miracle of Christmas tradition. “Both so the kids must upgrade him, nal song “Immortals” by Fallout on 34th Street, A White Christ- have good values , the older as well as themselves, to battle a Boy. For fans of Disney and su- mas, It’s A Wonderful Life. What movies have a sweet take on mysterious villain with an army per hero movies, Big Hero 6 is do they all have in common? Christmas , and the more recent of micro-bots. not to be missed. They’re all classics. Timeless help teenagers relate more and The movie proves to be a lot pieces of entertainment that are up to date,” states Thomp- provided us with laughter and son. holiday memories. “A modern Scarves wrap up wardrobe These movies are often fam- By Laura Sullivan On another note there are sev- ily traditions throughout the interpretation of Website Editor eral different styles of scarves. holiday, reminding us what the Christmas tradition.” Have you ever been wearing For example you have the clas- true meaning of Christmas is all a plain outfit and felt it needed sic scarf, the infinity scarf, fur about: creating an atmosphere In the end, both of them share something special? Try a scarf! scarf, etc. There are also many of love, compassion, and char- one common aspect: Christmas Scarves are the solution for any different kinds of materials for ity, that was used to inspire the Spirit. Many people sometimes boring outfit needing a pop of scarves, for example, silk, cot- audience to have holiday cheer. forget the true meaning of the color. In 2000 the scarf became ton, and wool. In 1783 The Third holiday. Wrapped up in gifts, a fashion statement accessory. Duke of Krakow is said to in- “An atmosphere of and decorations, people forget Scarves are affordable, comfy vent the knit scarf. In 1930 fur love, compassion, that that Christmas is a time and cute! Most scarves range scarves are at the height of fash- meant for sharing love, and from five to ten dollars. They ion in France. and charity, that was spending time with friends and pair easily with almost every So with all the benefits of used to inspire the family. Both types of holiday outfit. They keep your neck scarves, if you don’t already movies help everyone realize stlpolarexpressride.com, stlpolarexpressride.com, warm and could even prevent own one, pick one up for your audience to have that. When we watch our fa- you from getting sick in cold wardrobe and experiment with holiday cheer.” vorite movies we can’t help but weather. Their original name the many looks you can do with smile a little brighter, hold our was “sudarium” which is Latin a scarf. They often feature in-depth loved ones a little closer, and for sweat cloth; they were first characters, and a stunning plot. realize how grateful we are for made in Ancient Rome. Yet there are those who feel the Christmas. Happy Holidays! of blip.tv/nostalgiacritic, blip.tv/nostalgiacritic, of modern renditions of Christmas movies are more appealing and

Photos coutesy Photos coutesy deliciouslyyum.com/ dreamatico.com, fun. Princess Thompson agrees. “The newer movies are more relatable; they’re more interesting and have subtle hints and humor about Christmas time”. Thompson feels that many people don’t find the older movie appealing because they haven’t heard of them and because they are from another time period, don’t take interest. Recent movies such as Elf, The Santa Claus, Polar Express, and Christmas with the Kranks have created a modern interpretation Op-Ed 11 December 2014 hope for the holidays

By Rachel Thompson Online Editor CANNED FOOD DRIVE TURKEY DRIVE

“I believe that we need to make “We met our goal,” states Mrs. a conscious effort to be a part of Fiorillo, the sponsor of the Tur- helping locally any way we can,” key Drive at Chancellor, “We states Mrs. Cooper, Math teach- donated a grand total of 47 tur- er and SCA sponsor. The most keys this year.” challenging part for donating Mr. Newton, a man from SECA is Chancellor members remem- (Spotsylvania Emergency Con- bering to bring in the cans/non- cerns Association) told Fiorillo perishable food. Chancellor has that the goal was to get 47 tur- Photo by Ashley Ragonese been running the Canned Food keys to feed all the families. Stu- Key Club took the time to decorate the Holiday Hope Christmas tree, drive for at least 20 years; Mrs. dents who participated donated which was located in the guidance office until December 11th. Stello ran it before Mrs Fiorillo money to the Turkey Drive had HOLIDAY HOPE and Phillips stay after school and the SCA. to give their money to the book Chancellor is getting into the so the parents can come and “That is a challenge every year,” keeper, or they could have also holiday spirit with the Holiday pick up the gifts for their chil- states Cooper talking about get- given the money to Fiorillo. Hope project! The Holiday Hope dren. This is the fourth year that ting donations. The SCA works Clubs transferred their money is a tree set up by Key Club lo- Chancellor has organized this together with the FCCLA spon- to the book keeper directly. She cated in the guidance office outreach. The Department of sored by Mrs. Fiorillo. This bought the turkeys the day prior until December 11th. A student Social Services has commended year they publicized by word of to Mr. Newton picking them up. can choose what ornament they our school each year for spon- mouth, on Twitter, and by ap- “I definitely think this year want by looking at the orna- soring so many children. Litton pealing to the teachers for their was a success,” states Firoillo. ments on the tree and reading states, “We have been told that support hoping they would pass The most challenging thing for the gender, age, and gift sugges- we host more children than any it on to their students. people donating is them forget- tion. other school.” This year Chancellor collected ting to bring in their donation. “There is no challenge to get- The majority of the 80 Key 462 cans. This is down from last In years to come Firoillo would ting people to donate,” explains Club members participate in year when they collected 835 like to start earlier and get more Mrs. Litton, Key club sponsor. some way. They either purchase cans. The Spanish Honor So- publicity. “Our faculty, staff, clubs, and gifts, either by themselves or ciety and The National Honor Firoillo has never done any- students are very willing to help through another club's partici- Society are always involved in thing like this before. children in need during the hol- pation, or bring in the paper/ bringing in a large part of the “I think a lot of people didn’t idays.” Litton and Phillips con- tape needed for the gift wrap- donations; they are a big sup- know I was doing it this year so I tact the other clubs in the school ping party. They also bring in porter for the canned food drive. think we’ll get a lot of donations to find out how many children bags of candy to give to the chil- The cans are picked up on the next year,” she states. they will sponsor. dren. The parents are always Friday prior to Thanksgiving by The majority of people who This year the goal is provide overwhelmed, overjoyed, and the Fredericksburg Area Food donate to the Turkey Drive are Christmas gifts for 44 children, very appreciative of the partici- Bank. All the donations stay students and clubs that have which is about average for pation and generosity. here in our local area. donated previous years. Chancellor. “This is definitely a project that “Awareness is an important “In the end, all the clubs came “We provide multiple gifts for needs to continue each year,” aspect of being an active partic- together,” states Firoillo. each child,” states Litton. states Litton. ipant in our community,” states After December 19th, Litton Cooper. nearly edible art By Emma Haus states. clay in the future. Staff Reporter Smith sculpted this creation See those yummy doughnuts for an art pad assignment for in the show case by the front of- Mr. Moore. It took her a few fice. Plot twist those delicious days to make because she had breakfast foods are actually never made anything with poly- fake! mer clay and it took awhile to Marianna Smith, a junior here get materials. at Chancellor, Made this life like Smith claims it was one of the version of a dough nut, using a Photo by Rachel Thompson funniest assignments she has type of clay called polymer clay “Donuts” crafted by Marianna ever done and definitely plans and Krispy Kream, “but I call Smith can be seen in the front on making things with polymer them crappy cream,” she briefly lobby showcase. December 2014 12 Features goodbye america sweet victory for german club Chancellor student moves to Thailand By Jordan Pearson Features Editor By Josef Jazvic and Emma Haus The Holidays are clearly one of ulates the theme “Home Sweet Staff Reporters ing at the end of her junior year the most cherished times of the Home”. Various members of the and senior year is a small pri- year all over the world. When we club helped during Morning vate school with less than 90 think of Christmas, we think of Charge and stayed after school students from pre-kindergarten presents, Santa Claus and mis- spend time creating the Ginger- to high school. She is nervous tletoe. However, did you know bread House. Chancellor’s cozy about meeting new friends be- that putting up the Christmas “Did you know that cause she grew apart from her tree, arguably the most popular old friends, and since this school Christmas tradition, was started putting up the is so small the kids there will al- by the Germans? Christmas tree, ready have a tight relationship. Germany is the home of many She plans to graduate there and traditions that we don’t even arguably the most attend college in Thailand called realize. Christmas trees, advent popular Christmas Chulakorn University, the oldest calendars, glass ornaments, and Photo by Emma Haus university in the country. Chu- more. These are the types of tradition, was started lakorn is comparable to Harvard Apinya Srilawong says goodbye to things Chancellor High School’s by the Germans? friend Myah Hildago before her in how challenging it is to earn German club is teaching its depart from America to Thailand. admission. At the university she members this holiday season. wants to major aerospace engi- Some of the fun activities “I am more nervous than ex- neering, but Srilawong explains throughout the year for every- gingerbread house won 2nd cited,” said Apinya Srilawong that will probably change be- one’s enjoyment include joining place in the competition. All the who is currently a junior here cause she has challenges with the Multicultural club for the houses are shown throughout at Chancellor, but soon will be a physics. Holidays Around the World cel- December. student in Thailand. Because of Srilawong will also have to get ebration, a visit to the Bavarian Frau Kovalik, Chancellor’s economic issues and home sick- used to the major differences Chef, participating at the World German teacher, leads the Ger- ness, her parents have decided between America and Thailand. Language Day at University of man club to all of the events to move back to their home She explains that obviously the Mary Washington, and finally throughout the year. The Ger- country where she was born and cultures are very different. She a trip to Busch Gardens to com- man club dues are ten dollars where she lived for six years. will miss how in America the pete with VOGS ( Virginia Orga- to Frau Kovalik at room B240. If Srilawong first found out about traffic isn’t terrible, and she will nization of German Students). you are interested, and you do the big move last fall, when miss the clothes and the sense The German Club also proudly not take German, you are still her mom told her, Srilawong of fashion America has. represented themselves in the more than welcome to join! was shocked and nervous, but Srilawong will miss how diverse Ferry Farm Gingerbread House slightly excited. She was at first Chancellor is and the variety of Competition, creating by scratch supposed to move to Thailand sports this school provides. In a Gingerbread House which em- over the summer, but the move Thailand overall takes soccer was delayed until December 6, seriously, but her school only 2014. Srilawong is not moving has a basketball. As excited as back to her hometown, but will she is she will miss plenty from living in Bangkok, the capital of Chancellor. Sirlawong states, Thailand. She explains how it is “I’m going to miss my diverse the main attraction for tourists. group of friends.” The school she will be attend- humans of chancellor By Megan Shaw own dimension measurements of Staff Reporter walls that they are living behind If you could choose one main thing and it’s so sad when they cannot to change about the world what feel the warmth the world has to would it be? offer because they’re frozen in “Acceptance. I would change their own block of ice. And I know the judgment of this world. I we have the capability to love would go back to day one and more than we hate and run more hug every person that I could than we walk, and to feel more find. There is such deficiency in than we have before. My advice is love and such an increase in fear to love and be open, and you can that now it’s impossible to meet a do more than just exist” - Gabrelle “free” person. Everyone has their Siversten Features 13 December 2014 10 Little Known Facts December about Christmas Horoscopes By Harry Fisher By Natalie Wilson Op-Ed Editor Saff Reporter 1. Most of Santa’s reindeer Santa Claus. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Sagittarius (November 22 – De- have male names; however, 7. Another precursor to Santa is Someone who has not spoken cember 21) This month is going male reindeer shed their ant- the Greek goddess Artemis. Her with you in a long time or who to be a stressful one for you, lers around Christmas time, so chariot was pulled by a team of has been closed off from you but you will emerge with new Santa’s reindeer are most likely four golden-horned deer, and emotionally will reach out and knowledge of yourself. Letting female. being the goddess of hunting, seek your guidance, and it will go of something may make this 2. In Poland, there is a legend she is often associated with win- rekindle your relationship; you journey easier; free yourself of that a spider wove a blanket for ter. She is also the goddess of the will emerge with a stronger a commitment and focus on the baby Jesus, so the Polish often Moon, something that Santa is bond than ever before. use spider webs for decorations. sometimes associated with. quality of what you continue to do. 3. Alabama was the first U.S. 8. Thurl Ravenscroft, who used Cancer (June 21 – July 22) You state to recognize Christmas to do the voice of the Frosted will become aware of how much Capricorn (December 22 – Janu- in 1836. However, Christmas Flakes cereal mascot Tony the love surrounds you this month. ary 19) You have had something wasn’t recognized as an official Tiger, also sang the song You’re You will feel cozy and comfort- on your mind lately and believe U.S. holiday until June 26th, a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. It was able, content with your position you’ve come to a decision, but 1870. originally believed to be Boris in life. Do not allow yourself to you are worried and holding 4. President Theodore Roos- Karloff, the narrator of the film become restless; enjoy this time back. It may not be obvious to evelt, being an environmental- The Grinch. will you have it. ist, banned Christmas trees from 9. It is believed that the song 12 you, but now is the right time. the White House in 1912. Days of Christmas contains re- Leo (July 23 – August 22) This Aquarius (January 20 – Febru- 5. The song White Christmas ligious symbols, with the “true month will be a time of think- ary 18) Your relationship with by Irving Berlin is believed to love” being God, the “partridge ing—rethinking, thinking back, your family members or friends be the best selling single of all in a pear tree” being Jesus Christ, over thinking, and thinking may be tested this month due to time, with over 100 million sales and the “two turtle doves” being ahead—without being sure of an unfortunate event, but you worldwide. the Old and New Testaments of what should actually be on your will learn something about com- 6. According to a Viking leg- the Bible. mind. Focus on the present and munication. end, the god Odin would ride 10. In Japan, it is a tradition to things will fall into place. a flying, eight-legged horse eat Kentucky Fried Chicken for Pisces (February 19 – March 20) named Sleipnir. In wintertime, Christmas dinner. This is due to Virgo (August 23 – September The holiday season is a time of Odin would either deliver gifts the fact that the country is be- 22) This month will be very slow giving in order to get, both figu- or punishments to children, reft of turkeys, so the Japanese for you. Nothing that is truly ratively and literally. Give time, and the children would fill consider fried chicken to be the new or different will occur, but energy, effort, and accept physi- their stockings with treats for next best thing. this may not be a bad thing! Sleipnir. Because of this, Odin cal reimbursement. Give away physical possessions and accept can be considered a precursor to Libra (September 23 – October the happiness that comes with 22) People around you are look- both freeing yourself and helping up to you. Do not allow this ing others. Poetry Slam to intimidate you; keep doing your best and you will accom- Aries (March 21 – April 19) Ac- plish great things. cept your feelings of pride; something is telling you to hum- Scorpio (October 23 – Novem- ble yourself, when you deserve ber 21) There will be an abun- all of the praise you receive. dance of gifts and good fortune in your life this month. You will Taurus (April 20 – May 20) have more than plenty of every- This month, answers will reveal thing you truly need, as long as themselves to you, and you will you acknowledge that you do finally achieve clarity in a- dif not truly need all of what you ficult subject. Your wisdom will want. Take this opportunity to grow significantly so that you de-clutter your belongings and will be able to approach future your mind. decisions with more experience.

Andrew Lambert sings and plays the guitar for the Poetry Slam on December 11th in the Chancellor library. December 2014 14 Features winter maze the vault

Megan Church By Christopher Heimink Co-Editor-in-Chief Layout Editor By Zack Jewell Administrative Assistant

1.There are no native animals in Australia with hooves.

2.You are more likely to remember something written in blue ink than any other color.

3.The smell of leather actually comes from the tanning process and not the animal it came from.

4.Dogs see in the colors blue and yellow but not red and green, unlike humans.

5.All people with blue eyes are genetically related.

6.Clouds that carry rain wa- ter can weigh up to 500 tons or more, the only reason they don’t fall is because the air under- neath them is much heavier.

7.Tornadoes are completely in- visible. The only reason we can see them is because of the wa- ter droplets that form inside the funnel cloud and the dust and debris they pick up. 8.If you lived in comp lete darkness your body would adjust to a 48 hour schedule, sleeping for 12 hours and being awake for 36.

9.The average house cat can run faster than Usain Bolt, clock- ing in at 30mph where Mr. Bolt clocked in at 23.5mph when he broke the world record of the 100 meter dash.

10.There is an alarm clock that fires a toy foam rocket and will not turn off until you find the toy and return it to its original place.

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