How to Fight the Winter Blahs

Trojan Tempo Troy High School Troy, OH 45373 Vol. 30, Issue 3 November 2019 Student How to fi ght the winter blahs Spotlight By Ambrosia Westcott, Trojan Tempo Staff Writer

TROY- Winter months them. bring snow and holidays, “Sometimes just being but they can also bring able to talk to somebody sadness to many people. and sharing your concerns This is known as seasonal can lift a huge weight and aff ective disorder, or SAD, burden you have,” said and it is the seasonal de- THS School Psychologist, pression that many people Mrs. Kazmaier. “I know experience in the upcom- here at the high school, ing months. I’m willing to talk to kids, all Junior Brandon Allen at Some common symp- of our guidance counsel- the University of Nebraska toms associated with SAD ors are, and if you aren’t (Lincoln) while attending the include: hopelessness, comfortable coming in to 2019 International Thespian sadness, tension, stress, us, just talk to a teacher or Conference. decreased interest in even a friend.” Name: Brandon Allen friends or activities you Our school has had Age: 16 normally love, sleepiness, an extremely diffi cult time Grade: 11 diffi culty to do normal recently in terms of suicide everyday tasks, changes and self harm; if you or After the holidays, winter is a time when season depression can be a challenge to Where are you from: Troy, Ohio. in appetite (eating more someone you know is students. Photo by Internet or less than you usually dealing with any aspect of Favorite class: Troy Tones. do), changes in sleeping this, reach out to someone. days can leave you to feel memory and others. With the change patterns, or an overall lack “If it’s something where sleepy at inconvenient With so many reasons in seasons as well as Plans after THS: I would like to go of energy. you start to think, ‘I can’t times. why your mood is what it changes in moods that are into some form of marketing. Everyone has bad do this on my own’ that’s “Last night I was is, you may think you have upon us, know the impor- days though, so how would defi nitely a red fl ag and the almost ready to go to bed, no control over how you tance of your well being. If Siblings at THS: A younger you know if you have time to seek some help,” but I looked down and it may be feeling, but there is you are feeling down know brother, Brian Allen (Freshman). SAD? If you experience said Mrs. Kazmaier. If you was only six o’clock, just so much you can do! that it can be normal, but these symptoms for long feel like you need help, the dark really takes a toll,” The fi rst tip is to get as also know that if some- Extracurricular activities: Men’s periods of time such as Chorus, Musical, Fall Play, Winter you can call the Miami, said Mrs. Kazmaier. much sunlight as possible. thing feels wrong, do not months, or if they reoc- One Act, National Honor Society Darke, and Shelby County Another factor is mela- Then, exercise daily, regu- hesitate to seek help. A cur for consecutive years and ASL Club. 24/7 crisis hot line at 800- tonin; when it is dark, your lar exercise can boost feel- person never has to be at around the same time, 351-7347, or text 4HOPE body produces melatonin good chemicals in your their worst before letting If you could be a foreign then you might have SAD. to 741741. to help you sleep, so when brain. Reach out to family themselves get better, and exchange student, where would Even if you know you The exact cause of it gets dark earlier your and friends, reconnect with no one knows themselves you go? I would love to go to do not experience these SAD is unknown, but body produces too much them and or make new better than you so make Ireland. symptoms every year, most theories agree that causing you to feel drowsy. relationships by participat- sure to always listen to your mental health is still it is because of the lack of Lastly, the lack of ing in social activities. Try your emotions. Favorite lunch at THS: Chicken very important. If you are sunlight we are exposed sunlight in winter months to deal with your stress, “I want people to know Tuesdays. feeling like these problems to. Your body has an can lower your body’s you can do this by fi guring that depression is very may not be temporary, get internal clock/sleep-wake production of serotonin, a out what stresses you out, treatable and there are Hidden talents: I enjoy dancing help. Everyone has bad cycle that responds to the neurotransmitter to help then make a plan to avoid people out there who can at random times and I can do times and it is so important changes of light and dark, regulate mood, aff ecting or minimize its impact on help, you just have to ask,” random voices sometimes too. to talk to someone through longer nights and shorter happiness, sleep, appetite, you. Mrs. Kazmaier concluded.

Claim to fame: Southwest Area, State Thespian Offi cer. Magically marching into concert season Favorite thing about THS: I really By Jakob Smith, during high school and oth- when one large march- really does become family,” love spending time with friends. Trojan Tempo Staff Writer ers wanted to play tenors,” ing band is divided into Sentman said. “Siblings play Simon said. “I’m looking three smaller bands: Wind together all the time.” Best friend/friends: All of my THS- Football season is forward to hanging out with Ensemble, Symphonic and Haley Stanaford is a se- theatre friends and friends from winding down, the weather my friends and performing Concert Bands. nior who has been involved my classes and musical. is getting colder, the skies for millions of people since it Meredith Sentman, a in the band since sixth are getting grayer, and will be online.” sophomore who has been in grade. “It’s nice to play a Favorite home cooked meal Christmas decorations are “I’m looking forward to the band for more than fi ve diff erent type of music other or restaurant: I really love my going up even though it’s having a banging time with years, explained that after than marching band songs. grandma’s pulled pork with still November. Even so, friends,” said senior Cam- football has run its course, It’s also nice to work on a mashed potatoes and corn. the busybody band kids are eron Heff ner. “I think Epcot all of the band kids audition long-term goal, rather than preparing for the transition will be cool. It’s supposed for the directors. Then, they practice for something diff er- Job: I work out at a barn cleaning to concert band season, to be all futuristic, so I can’t are separated into three ent every week,” Stanaford and organizing. along with a trip to Disney wait to see how they keep it groups based on skill level. explained. She also com- World in Orlando, Florida updated.” This doesn’t count for winter mented on how much more Drive: Yes I do, 2005 Gold Buick this Thanksgiving. “I am excited for all the guard and winter percus- calming it is to just focus on LeSabre. Band members have the the band is back at Disney rides!” said sophomore sion, however, as they hone being a good player, rather option to travel to the mouse World since 1983, and they Johnny Michalos. “I can’t their skills indoors over the than a good marcher and a Goals in life: I want to make sure house over Thanksgiving will be playing a combined wait for Space Mountain and coming winter season. good player. everyone feels welcomed and I Break. They will leave Mon- concert with fi ve other spending time with all of my Sentman, a clarinet While the three groups want to make sure the world is a day Nov. 25 after fi rst period bands. friends.” player, will be placed into may be evaluated at con- kinder place. I would like to make and will return Saturday After marching to the Sophomore Sam Shu- one of these three groups, test, they aren’t competing theatre known and advocate for Nov. 30. front of the castle, they will man is leaving early with and then her ensemble will against other bands. It is a theatre and the performing arts/ “They will be perform- play a myriad of songs, his family to go to Universal compete independently of more relaxed and laid-back arts. ing with fi ve other bands including a Star Wars Studios. “I’m fl ying down the rest of the band. environment that doesn’t from across the country in a medley, a patriotic medley, early with my family and Sentman commented carry the same sort of stress Something you want to change mass band on Thanksgiving a Disney song titled Disney then joining the band,” Shu- that she enjoys concert that marching band. Like in the world: I would like to morning in front of the castle Celebration, which is one man explained. “I’m looking band more than marching marching band, they com- change some of the environmental in the Magic Kingdom,” said song made up from famous forward to playing in front of band, because the music is pete for ratings, but not for problems. Mrs. McIntosh, one of the Disney classics, and several the castle.” more fun to listen to and to trophies or titles. As a result, band directors at THS. “You other pieces. The band will be play. She added afterwards it allows the band kids a re- Favorite THS memory: My favor- can watch their performance Mitchell Simon will play performing in a concert that it was also kind of sad, spite for these coming winter ite THS memory is my fi rst year of starting around 9 a.m.-ish the snare drum while in setting this trip rather than because she wouldn’t get months. shows, and getting to experience on banddirector.com.” Florida. “This is my last op- in parades or on the football to play in the same group those for the fi rst time. This will be the fi rst time portunity to play snare drum fi eld. This is the time of year with all her friends. “Band November 2019 Student Life Trojan Tempo 2 Baking with Ambrosia Favorite holiday dishes By Ambrosia Westcott, By Trojan Tempo Staff Writers Mr. Kopp- “Homemade noodles and Trojan Tempo Staff Writer Corn are my favorite; potato salad is my THS- We are entering the time of year least favorite.” THS- Whether the rest of Second, in a medium where holidays are accompanied by bowl, whisk together flour, the world knows it or not, it traditional foods. Whether you are a tra- Mrs. Brown- “My favorite is green bean is still fall, and that means baking powder, baking soda, it is still time for pumpkin salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ditionalist or like to experiment, looking casserole and my least favorite it sweet flavored dishes and drinks, cloves, set aside. at you Logan Pawlaczyk, everyone has potato casserole.” even if everyone else has Third, in a large bowl, their favorite choices, and the dishes moved onto peppermint whisk together pumpkin, they prefer to skip. Mrs. Hartman- “I love MY pumpkin pie, flavored everything. In both sugars, and veg- cold not warm! The secret is to double etable oil until completely honor of the season, here Here she is, the master baker, Anna Harman- “My favorite Thanksgiv- the spices! A certain family member is a recipe for pumpkin cup- combined, making sure to Ambrosia! Photo by Ambrosia ing food is mashed potatoes. They are always makes oyster dressing....not a cakes with cream cheese break up brown sugar so Wescott always delicious and you can scoop five fan.” frosting. no chunks remain. Whisk servings on your plate and no one can in eggs, one at a time, then powdered sugar gradually For the cupcakes you judge you because everyone else does Mrs. Arnold- “Favorite - mashed pota- will need 1 ⅓ cups of add in flour mixture in two then mix until smooth and all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of additions with a rubber combined. Increase speed the same. My least favorite food is the toes, least favorite - stuffing.” baking powder, 1 tsp of bak- spatula until no flour pockets back to med-high until frost- turkey. It is disgusting. It’s tasteless, dry, ing soda, ½ tsp cinnamon, remain. ing is light and fluffy (1-2 and depressing. It doesn’t even look ap- Mrs. Stone- “My favorite: Anything my pinch of ground nutmeg, Fourth, divide batter into minutes). petizing. It’s an unnecessary dish at our mom made. My least favorite: Mince pinch of ground cloves, ¾ baking cups, fill about ⅔ full. Finally using a frosting family Thanksgiving.” Pie.” cup canned pumpkin, ½ cup Bake until toothpick inserted tip, spatula, spoon, knife, granulated sugar, ½ cup into the middle comes out etc. frost tops of cupcakes, Payton Ross- “My favorite dish is Mrs. Hampshire- “My favorite is sweet dark brown sugar, ½ cup clean, 18-22 minutes. Allow and enjoy. mashed potatoes, my least favorite is potato casserole and my least favorite is vegetable oil, and 2 eggs. to cool 5 minutes in pan any type of macaroni salad.” stuffing (YUCK!).” For the icing you will then remove to cool com- ***Homemade dishes, espe- need 1 cup unsalted butter pletely before frosting. cially around the holidays are very special. This is because of (at room temperature), 8 Fifth, using an elec- Lauren Rice- “My favorite dish at Mrs. Imboden- “Favorite is homemade the love put into them. It is the oz cream cheese (at room tric mixer on med-high Thanksgiving is the Mac and Cheese, bread/rolls, least favorite is creamed season to create something as and my least favorite is sweet potato spinach.” temperature), 2 ½ tsp vanilla speed, beat butter until simple as cupcakes to share extract, pinch of salt, and 4 fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add with friends and family to show casserole.” cups powdered sugar. cream cheese, vanilla, salt them how much you appreciate Mr. Rasey- “Sweet potatoes with brown First, preheat oven to and continue to beat for 2 them, it is the best time of the Jayhon Baker- “My least favorite food sugar. Corn pudding is gross.” 350, and line a muffin pan minutes scraping the sides year. on Thanksgiving is cranberry sauce and with paper liners then set of the bowl as needed. Re- stuffing!!!” Mrs. Strope- “My favorite dish is my aside. duce speed to low and add mom’s homemade dressing. My least Tyler Moser- “My favorite Thanksgiving favorite is homemade cranberry sauce - food is stuffing and my least favorite the canned jelly cranberry is the best.” food is cranberry sauce.” When I was a senior Mrs. Kies- “Favorite Dish - Pie, Least By Anna Harman and Cheyenne Michael Mong- “I love pie, so my favorite Favorite - Turkey.” Copeland, is the pumpkin pie. My least favorite is Trojan Tempo Staff Writer definitely corn.” Mrs. Fultz- “My favorite is my mom’s Dream job as a child? To become an corn bread dressing with gravy. My oceanographer since I grew up on the Adam Shiltz- “You can’t beat the green least favorite is cranberry sauce.” Pacific Ocean. bean casserole, and my least favorite is turkey. Mr. Waulk- “My favorite is the turkey Favorite color? Purple. and my least favorite is the cranberry Taylor Flanagan- “My favorite...I don’t sauce.” What high school did you attend? know, there’s too many. Ok so there’s I attended high school in Northern Cali- nothing I don’t like, they’re all good.” Mr. Owen- “My favorite is the turkey if fornia. it is cooked right, but if it isn’t, I like the Dakota McGill- My favorite is the turkey crescent rolls and green olives. My least Grad year HS? That was too long ago to remember. leg. I eat it like a barbarian; I don’t like favorite is the mashed potatoes.” green bean casserole.” What songs, TV shows or movies were Mrs. Dedrick- “The TURKEY!! My least popular your senior year? I did not Allison Irey- “Hmm, my favorite is any favorite is the stuffing.” have a television, but Journey was my form of bread. I know it’s boring, I just favorite band. Mrs. Howes moved so much in her life she doesn’t have any photographs from high love any form of bread. And my least Mr. Hufford- “Favorite = sweet potato school. Here is her 2019 yearbook photo. favorite is cranberry sauce...Yeah it casserole. Least favorite = stuffing.” What college(s) did you attend? Sin- Photo gathered by Trojan Tempo Staff shouldn’t be there, but if I don’t like it, clair Community College, Wright State it’s not on my plate.” Mrs. Davis- “My favorite dish is a tie University, Purdue University, The Ohio What job would you have if you couldn’t between the stuffing and homemade State University, and the University of be a teacher? I would be an interior decora- Dayton. tor or landscape architect. Ambrosia Westcott- “My favorite pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream. Thanksgiving dish is apple pie, there I hate candied yams with all the syrup What subject do you teach? General Favorite book? The Stand by Stephen King. are so many different ways to make and marshmallows. (I prefer a savory Chemistry and Integrated Science. besides the original, and they are all sweet potato dish).” Best teacher friend? I enjoy the company of so good! My most avoided Favorite thing about teaching your all my peers. Thanksgiving dish is stuffing, this is Mrs. Straka- “Favorite dish is mashed subject? When a student has that ¨Ah mainly because of the texture it is potatoes and least favorite is dry turkey.” Ha¨ moment. Who would you choose to play you in a squishy and chewy and or dry. It is just movie? Cate Blanchett gross.” William Reed- “My favorite food is Tips to succeed in your class? You potato casserole and my least favorite need to study and ask for help when Advice for graduates? Follow your dreams needed. and don’t let anyone tell you no. Keep trying if Cheyenne Copeland- “My favorite food is turkey.” you want it bad enough. And, always be kind! Thanksgiving meal is definitely the Plans after you retire? I plan to travel, sweet potato casserole my mom makes Mrs. Kleinhenz- “My favorite Thanksgiv- garden, and spend time with family. Name: Mrs. Howes every year. It’s sweet potatoes with ing dish: sweet potato casserole (IF I brown sugar and butter and baked with can only choose one:) Least favorite: mini marshmallows on top of them.” salad. IT’S THANKSGIVING, I DON’T TROJAN TEMPO STAFF WANT SALAD!” Mr. Dilbone- “My favorite dish is sweet Sports Editor- Payton Ross Staff Writers potato casserole. My least favorite dish Mrs. Owen- “It’s gotta be the stuffing! Advice Column- Ambrosia Sophie Matthies is stuffing.” My least favorite dish is any type of cranberries.” Westcott Jakob Smith Entertainment Editor- Allison Mrs. Prenger- “My favorite Thanksgiving Logan Watern dish is my mom’s homemade dressing. Whatever your favorite dish is this Irey My least favorite Thanksgiving dish is Thanksgiving, the Trojan Tempo staff Arts Editor- Camille Scribner Cheyenne Copeland cranberry sauce.” hopes you have a safe and happy Advisor- Mr. Owen Anna Harman holiday. Mr. Behm- “My favorite is Pecan Pie, my least favorite is green bean casserole.” November 2019 Student Life Trojan Tempo 3 The Trojan Family gives thanks together By Jakob Smith and Trojan everything that we need. Tempo Staff Writers -Anna Harman

THS- As Thanksgiving is I’m thankful for life and the rapidly approaching, your people around me. thoughts may be wandering -Xander Irey towards pumpkin pie and football. But, along with stuff- I am thankful for my dog, ing yourself more than the Thorn. -Nolan Lutz turkey, you may be asked: what are you thankful for? I’m thankful for my friends This question can be and family. -Steven Andrade tough to answer. We take so much for granted that some- I’m thankful for my friends, times we don’t even think to the people who stick by me. be grateful for it. -Ayden Bellamy Living in a first world country, it seems, makes I am thankful for my mom. you turn a blind eye to the -Hailey Cox have-nots. However, here at THS we are thankful for what I’m thankful for my family they have. and friends, all the opportu- While family is usually nities I’ve had in Troy. I’ve thrown out as the first thing been able to mature in the people are thankful for, lest things I’ve done like the mu- they seem traitorous towards sical and play, and also with their own kin, family is the friends I’ve made and something people also take even the ones I have lost. for granted, even when they -Connor Knapp know they shouldn’t. I’m thankful for the opportu- I’m grateful for his friends nities I have. and family. -Baylee Shep- -Matthew Griffith herd -Payton Ross I am thankful to have a best and family. -Mrs. Hartman I’m thankful for my family, I’m thankful for my best I am thankful for the staff friend who supports me in all especially my two happy and friends and how amazing here at THS. -Tag Bender I am thankful for my mother I do and two amazing little Family, friends, everyone at healthy boys. they are. -Mia Baker and all my friends. boys that inspire me to do THS. -Mrs. Arnold -Mrs. Strope I am thankful for food, befit- -Cady Rhea better each day. I’m thankful for my friends, ting of this feastful holiday! I am thankful my parents I am thankful for my family the Lord, who has always -Lotus Delance I am thankful for the teachers -Mr. Owen are still with me to celebrate and the many blessings they been good to me, and my at THS that put a BIG smile I’m thankful for all the love not only Thanksgiving, but bring to my life. -Mr. Rasey mom. I’m thankful I have With a wry grin, Nicholas on my face even when I am and support I get from family also their 62nd wedding legs that work and water to Crump said he is thankful for having a hard time in my and all my friends. anniversary! My mother has I am thankful that my family drink. I’m thankful for Troy “a house.” studies. -Carlos Quintero -Jayhon Baker dementia and both of my and I are healthy and happy. High School and our amaz- parents have health prob- -Mrs. Imboden ing staff for providing me Robert Pedler is thankful for I am thankful for music that I am thankful for all my lems, so each day is a gift. with a good education, and his favorite hobby, Warham- artists produce everyday and friends helping me through -Mrs. Davis I am thankful for my family for teacher academy. mer. also for all of my friends and hard times. -Isaac Vietz and friends. -Frida Hoening family. -Grant Rehmert I’m thankful for my children. -Mrs. Hampshire Dequarius White is thankful I am thankful for may family -Mrs. Stone I’m most thankful for family for ‘respect’. I am thankful for everyone being better than ever. I am thankful that I get to and friends. -Mrs. Schreiber in my life that supports me. -Kyle Coleman Good health, family, a great come to work with some A man requesting only to be -Samantha Mascerella country to live in. amazing co-workers and Everyone has something referred to as ‘Jamie’ gave I am thankful for my best -Mr. Hufford students. My family means to be thankful for this upcom- thanks for “Call of Duty, and I am thankful for my rowing friends, they have helped me the world to me, so I am ing Thanksgiving holiday. I deer season.” team. -Hannah Gerlach overcome so much this year Along with my family and also thankful to have them myself am thankful for my and I wouldn’t trade them for pumpkin 3.14, I am thankful as well. There really are too mother always being there Taiah Higbee is thankful for I am thankful for the money I the world. to work in such a supporting many to list! -Mrs. Straka for me, even in our worst her friend’s dog. make. -Sarah Kraynek -Cheyenne Copeland community, with mathmazing moments. While my father coworkers, and mathletes I am thankful for my family isn’t around as much as he Carter Evans along with Ky- I am thankful for the life I I’m thankful for my family who dream big! and friends. -Dakota McGill would like to be, I wouldn’t lie Clemens are very thankful live. -Carson Rodgers and the fact that we get to -Mrs. Lehmkuhl be the man I am today with- for Kpop, a Korean-pop I am thankful for the ability to spend time together. I am thankful for healthy and out him. I am also grateful genre of music. drive to school everyday and -Mr. Dilbone My parents & my in-laws - amazing children, my hus- for my life at large, and the all of the privileges I have. they help us with the kids so band, my mom, and the fact opportunities given to me. Keelan Scherer was, rather -Preston Schatz “I am thankful for my family. much and we couldn’t do it that I get to do what I love This holiday season, I poignantly, thankful that he I love spending time with without them! It takes a vil- every day (Teach). implore you to reflect upon woke up today. I am thankful for waking up them.” -Mrs. Prenger lage! -Mrs. Dedrick -Mrs. Kleinhenz this past year and its events. everyday. -Kaila Jones Hindsight is 20/20 after I am thankful for the great I am thankful for time... time Finally being home with my I’m thankful for my parents all, and what better time friends I have that help me I’m thankful for the love and to sleep without the anticipa- grand kids. -Mr. Waulk who have always shown me to reflect upon poor deci- through my hardest times. I support my family gave me tion of an alarm going off, what it means to love the sions while your aunt and have built a great bond with through the rough patches in unscheduled time to reflect I am most thankful for my people around me and who step-cousin (twice-removed) them and have so many the year. -Lauren Rice and rest, and time to visit family. -Mrs. Fultz have made it their top prior- argue about politics at the memories I will never forget. and celebrate with friends ity to give my siblings and I dinner table? Don’t just survive Black Friday shopping, enjoy it By Anna Harman, Target, people wait in coat, a hat, gloves and wants to buy, and then it open. Most of the good impossible to just walk Trojan Tempo Staff Writer lines for hours just for whatever else you can divide and conquer. Go- stuff will be gone if you around browse. Make one TV, they bundle up in find. You may have to ing as a group can also do not show up on time sure to bring the ad/your TROY- It’s that time of twenty layers of clothing, wait in lines wrapped help protect you. There is and grab the essentials. list with you. year, folks. Thanksgiving, camp out in tents outside around the building. That strength in numbers. brisk weather, time with stores, and wear festive means standing outside MAKE YOUR LIST HAVE FUN family and friends, and... outfits. in freezing weather, GO TO YOUR FAVOR- FIRST Don’t let yourself be BLACK FRIDAY! Speaking from ex- sometimes snow, for long ITE STORE FIRST Stores usually release consumed with stress. Black Friday falls perience, Black Friday is periods of time. Trust me. The way Black Friday ads for Black Friday (on- Enjoy yourself, this only on the Friday following CRAZY! It can get very Wear. A. Coat. works, most stores do not line and printed) in early happens one day a year! Thanksgiving Day each stressful and sometimes allow customers to touch November. Look through Just have fun shop- year. November 29th is even dangerous, here GO WITH A GROUP products that are on these and circle or write ping for loved ones, get the day that the 2019 are five tips to help you It’s just flat out not fun sale until a certain time. down what you are inter- competitive, stop for Christmas shopping sea- survive. to go alone. Make this a For example, Walmart ested in buying or looking McDonald’s three times, son officially begins. fun night! Dress in fes- has their merchandise at. This will make it easier and laugh at all the crazy On this day, retailers DRESS WARM tive sweaters, matching wrapped in plastic until 6 on Black Friday for you to people that come out on lower their prices sig- This is not the time to hats, light up glasses, the p.m., when they blow the focus on tracking down Black Friday and be safe! nificantly, crowds flood wear cute leggings and works. Map out the store, whistle that signals cus- and buying items, since stores like Walmart and a sweater, you need a figure out what everyone tomers are allowed to rip the crowds make it nearly November 2019 Sports Trojan Tempo 4 Fall sports seasons come to a close By Trojan Tempo Sports Desk

FOOTBALL- After a fast start to the 2019 OHSAA Di- vision II playoffs, the Trojans found themselves in a battle with the Olentangy Braves. Troy senior quarterback Brayden Siler took the open- ing snap three quarters of the field to give the Trojans a seven point lead. On the ensuing kickoff, the Braves fumbled the ball and senior Tucker Raskay recovered the ball deep in Braves’ terri- tory. The Trojans would add a field goal off the turnover second half, Olentangy still round, and beating Piqua. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY- and to many it looked like it managed to score an ad- This team and specifi- Junior Dinah Gigandet would be the Trojans’ night. ditional 14 points, ultimately cally the senior class earned competed at Hebron, Ohio But the Olentangy winning the game 42-10. everything they achieved in the Division I State Cross Braves didn’t give up. They The Braves went on to this year. Most importantly, Country Meet. Gigandet fin- proceeded to march down defeat second seeded An- they stuck together through ished with a time of 18:23.4, the field with quick efficiency thony Wayne in Division II the good and tough times. which was good enough and scored 28 unanswered Region 7 to advance to the The future looks very bright for 16th place. Finishing in points in the first half. The regional finals. for Troy Football, 7th grade 16th, she earned All-Ohio rest of the first half Troy “Myself and the coach- and up. We will return the honors. As a freshman at couldn’t get much going on ing staff could not be more majority of the starters and the state meet, Gigandet offense and the Braves held proud and happy for the have a lot of underclassmen beat 15 girls, this year only a 28-10 lead at halftime. 2019 Troy Trojan Football in good position to compete 15 girls beat her. The second half the Tro- Team,” said coach Gress. to play on Friday night. The Troy cross country has jans had several more op- “They exceeded most team is eager to get back to finished with at least one portunities in the Olentangy expectations in what they work and continuing to work All-Ohio runner each year red zone, but each time fell achieved this year. An 8-3 towards earning everything.” for the past five years. short. Despite slowing down record, 3rd seed in the play- the Braves’ offense in the offs with a home game first Winter sports must know info College Signings By Payton Ross, Uhlenbrock. 13 against Tipp City at Trojan Tempo Sports The girls plan to keep it 7 p.m. at the Robinson Editor Troy welcomes back rolling and make it State YMCA. Rick Szabo as the head once again! First home As we put away the coach! First home game match is Friday Dec. 6 Gymnastics fall sports seasons for is Sunday Dec. 15 against against St. Marys at Troy Overall: The girls just another year, the winter Mason at 5:45 p.m. at Bowl at 5 p.m. missed qualifying for state athletes are ready to Hobart Arena last year. shine. Here is a recap Boys Swim Vault- Junior Sarah of how Troy did last year Wrestling The boys swim team also Kraynek 9.100, senior and what to look forward Overall: 12th had a successful year Lizzy Deal 8.750 and to this year. Conference: 2nd placing third in GWOC seniors Abby Otten and Key Losses: Shane with 363 points and Abby Baker with 8.150. Boys Basketball Shoop, David McGraw, sending one of their relay Bars- Senior Abby Overall: 10-13 Bryan Sizemore. teams to districts which Baker 8.000, junior Conference: 7-8 Key Returners: Carlos included Calvin Arm- Ellie Daniel 7.950 Key Losses: Caillou Quintero and Zach Evans. strong, Michael Griffith, a n d s e n i o r L i z z y D e a l . Monroe, Sam Shaneyfelt. Mitchell Orozco and Beam- Senior Lizzy Key Returners: Tre’vone These grapplers are Andrew Oates. Deal 9.000, senior Lilli Archie, Shaeden Olden. hoping to fill all weight Key Losses: Calvin Cusick 8.300 and senior classes and make some Armstrong, Sam Iverson, Abby Baker 8.250. The team has a new noise in the MVL. First Mitch Orozco. Floor- Junior Sarah head coach and has been home match is the Trojan Key Returners: Michael Kraynek 9.000, senior working hard in the off Invitational on Jan. 4, Griffith, Matt Bess and Abby Otten 8.900 and season. First home game 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in the Andrew Oates. senior Lizzy Deal 8.725. of the year is Friday Dec. TAC. Key Losses: Lizzy Deal, 6 against West Carrollton First home meet is Dec. Lilli Cusick, Abby Otten, at 7:30 p.m. Boys Bowling 13 against Tipp City at Abby Baker. Overall: 14-3 7 p.m. at the Robinson Key Returners: Sarah Girls Basketball Conference: 12-3 YMCA. Kraynek. Overall: 14-9 Key Losses: Preston Conference: 10-5 Jackson, Preston Gam- Girls Swim Come check out a home Key Losses: Erika Innes, brell. The girls swim team meet this year! First meet Payton Riley, Lauren Key Returners: Carson ended the season placing at Gem City is Jan. 20, McGraw, Skylar Kirk. Rodgers. third at GWOC with 256 2020 at 10 a.m. Key Returners: Macie points and sending one of Taylor, Tia Bass. The guys hope to make it their four person relays to back-to-back appearanc- districts: Hailey Honeyc- This group is hungry es at State. First home utt, Katie Castaneda, Lily to bring a champion- match is Friday Dec. 6 Hemm and Katie Robin- ship back to the TAC. against St. Marys at Troy son. Their next home game Bowl at 5 p.m. Key Losses: Claire is Wednesday Nov. 27 Phlipot, Katie Robinson, against Miami East at Girls Bowling Megan Wheeler, Katie 7:30 p.m. Overall: 16-1 Castaneda, Delaney Conference: 15-0 Fields, Alissa Dever. Hockey Key Losses: Jasmine Key Returners: Sarah Overall: 7-6 Jorge, Grace Walling, Casteneda, Hailey Key Losses: Jack Stephanie Crider, Alyssa Honeycutt, Lily Hemm, McGuirk, Austin Strong, Shilt, Cassidy McMullen. Caroline Turnbull and Ad- Scott Riedel, Grant Gari- Key Returners: Adara disyn Fields. ety, Ian Kuntz. Meyers, Kayleigh McMul- Key Returners: Zac len. First home meet is Dec. November 2019 Sports & Entertainment Trojan Tempo 5 THS is thankful for our coaches! By Payton Ross, Trojan Tempo Sports grown. I cannot thank Palivec, Football. 7th grade. You are truly Alexander always push- Editor the coaches enough that an amazing coach and ing me and believing in have been involved in “Thank you coach Frill- I will always be thankful me this season,” Millie THS- For most of you my career and I can’t ing for always being will- for you,” Anna Burghardt, Peltier, Girls XC and reading this story, if I wait to see what my ing to work with players Track and Field. Track. told you to go to some- senior year holds for not who are struggling,” Eli one at the end of today only me but my team as Monnin, Boys Tennis. “I want to thank P.W. This week, I encourage and thank them for all well,” Sarah Kraynek, (Coach Phelps/Wright) you to go thank your that they have done in Gymnastics “I’m thankful for Mr. for always pushing me coach or your favorite your life, I am sure that a Alexander who is always and for making me feel Troy team’s coach for all specific face would pop “I am very thankful for a positive presence and like I always do great, that they do. into your mind. I am sure my wrestling coach and literally pushing me to even after a rough race,” that parents and friends can’t thank Mr. Kelly run faster,” Grace Cole, Logan Pawlaczyk, Track. would be on this list, but enough for all that he Girls XC. coaches are sometimes has done for me. He has “I’m thankful for coach overlooked. Coaches made a huge impact on “Mr. Brewer, thank you Goldner, who went out work day in and day my career and I do not for bringing me into a of his way to help me get out to make sure their know where I would be new position group this back into my season af- athletes are reaching without him. I cannot year. I learned a lot from ter an injury,” Kit Wolke, their full potential and wait to see what this last you!” Sean Keenan, Girls Tennis. trying to guide them year has in store for my Football. through this big world. teammates and I,” Car- “I really wouldn’t be So I thought it would be los Quintero, Wrestling. “I want to thank Coach anywhere without coach a great time to thank our Anderson. You helped Hartman. He motivates coaches. “I am thankful for all of me grow immensely in me to be the best I can the Troy cross coun- archery,” Johnny Micha- be at my own pace and “I am thankful for Coach try and track coaches. los, Archery. time,” Sophie Fong, Goldner for being un- Thank you for the time Track and Field. derstanding and patient you have invested in me “I’m thankful for the time while still helping im- and for what you have my coaches invest in “I’m thankful for coach prove daily,” Cady Rhea, grown our program into,” everyone throughout the Dever and how he Girls Tennis. Josh Lovitt. season,” Austin Zonner, teaches us to be good Boys XC and Track. people, and own what “I have been in gym- “I want to thank coach we have,” Morgan Shilt, nastics all throughout Manson for pushing “Thank you coach Sny- Girls Bowling. high school and I can’t me to do better when I der for always pushing was slacking,” Brycen me to run faster since “I’m thankful for coach Photos by Lee Woolery of Speedshot Photography, Troy XC, believe how much I have Track and Field and the Internet.

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SPONSORED BY INDEPENDENT AUTO My Chemical Romance causes reaction with upcoming return By Sophie Matthies as well. on bass, Gerard Way on mance is over. But it can Trojan Tempo Staff Writer On November 5, MCR vocals, and Ray Toro and never die.” on their official used Twitter to announce Frank Iero using guitars. website. TROY- After six years of more shows in Australia, Soon after they After the break up dormancy, popular “emo” New Zealand, and Japan. released their first album, was official, the band rock band My Chemical For those unfamil- “I Brought You My Bullets, members decided to Romance is finally starting iar with the band, it was You Brought Me Your Love” pursue other musical to show signs of life. formed soon after front in 2002, they began touring projects. Gerard Way On October 31, 2019, man Gerard Way witnessed across the country. While also went on to write the band announced the 9/11 attacks in person. on tour, they began to comic books, like the that they were holding a He suddenly realized that amass a small fan base. Eisner Award-winning reunion show. The show what he was doing at the After releasing more comic book and Netflix will take place December moment, making cartoons, albums like “Three Cheers series “Umbrella Acad- 20, 2019 in Los Angeles, wasn’t what he wanted For Sweet Revenge”, which emy” and “The True Lives on Halloween is prob the Although fans don’t California. to do. He wanted to do sold over 3,000,000 copies of the Fabulous Killjoys” best Halloween gift ever,” know if they’re back The tickets for the something important, and in the United States, they mini-series, which is also a tweeted DJ Zoe London. together for good, it’s still anticipated show were sold he wanted to make a differ- gained a lot more devoted comic book. “We covered Teenagers pretty awesome they are at for a whopping $150 each, ence. fans. Once the reunion an- so much that My Chemi- least doing a tour. Even if it and sold out in under an In 2001, the band’s line- So when they broke up nouncement was made, cal Romance finally said, did take them six years. hour. They also offered up was official. The band their fans were, not surpris- other singers/musicians ‘let the pros do it.’ We are merchandise including included drummer Matt ingly, devastated. In March were also excited. so happy they are back! sweatshirts and t-shirts, Pelissier (who was replaced 2013, the band broke up, “My Chemical Ro- X,” stated fellow rock band which were rather pricey by Bob Bryar), Mikey Way stating: “My Chemical Ro- mance announcing things Palaye Royale. November 2019 Arts & Music Trojan Tempo 6 Sophie’s play list: Songs you need to hear! Each month, a different Tempo Staff Writer will offer their music recommendations. By Sophie Matthies, Trojan Tempo Staff Writer

1. “Car Radio” pecially as he sings the last few lines. The version of it on 5. “This Is Gospel” By: Twenty One Pilots Spotify has about a minute or so added onto it, which is By: Panic! At The Disco the only difference from the stunning original portrayed in Many of us have heard songs like “Heathens” and the movie. (By the way, if you haven’t seen the movie, you Upon listening, many of us would recognize the “Stressed Out”, but not all of us know that’s not all the should watch it.) beginning of the chorus from an old meme we all thought music Twenty One Pilots has to offer the world. was hilarious (If you love me let me goooooo). When I To start off this list is a beautiful song from their album 3. “Hope For the Underrated Youth” first heard the song, I thought it was funny hearing the fa- Vessel (although it was originally recorded for the album By: YUNGBLUD miliar lyrics too, but as you continue listening you realize Regional At Best), which was released in January of 2013. that the song is actually really good. The song is about an experience the lead singer, Tyler “This song is about freedom of speech. This song Panic! At The Disco front man Brendon Urie really Joseph, went through as a college student. As he went to is about freedom of expression. There is hope for this brings the meaningful lyrics to life with his theatrical class one day, he forgot to lock his car door. This resulted “underrated youth” and I believe the future looks bright voice. Urie wrote the song about his friend and former in someone stealing almost everything out of his car, because we are in it,” tweeted the main singer, Dominic band mate Spencer Smith and his struggles with drug including the car radio. Harrison, explaining the songs meaning to his fan base. and alcohol abuse. This is a really sad, yet happy sound- During this time, Joseph didn’t have the finances This is a truly meaningful song, and his eccentric (yet ap- ing song (which is a running theme throughout this list), to pay for a new radio, so he had to sit in silence as he pealing) voice pulls it off well. If you’ve never heard of him but I recommend listening to this if you’re in a good drove from place to place. He said this made him realize or his music, I truly think you should at least give it a try. mood. that music can act as a distraction from real things your mind wants to focus on, which inspired the song. The 4. “Good Grief” If you enjoyed listening to these songs, some songs song is very sad, but I prefer listening to it when I’m in a By: Bastille to listen to next include: bad mood. “Good Grief” is the most upbeat song about death - “Joyriding” by Frank Iero 2. “Within You” you’ll ever hear. Coming from the singer of “Pompeii”, an- - “Changes” by David Bowie By: David Bowie other seemingly light hearted song about the deadly erup- - “Die A Little” or “Polygraph Eyes” by YUNGBLUD tion of a volcano many years ago, this isn’t too surprising. - “House of Gold” by Twenty One Pilots This particular song originates from Jim Henson’s The easygoing song is also accompanied by a few quotes - “Love At First Sight” by The Brobecks “The Labyrinth”. Most of the play list for the movie was from the movie “Weird Science”, which was released on written by Bowie himself, so the songs are bound to be August 2, 1985. “Good Grief” is a very interesting song to wonderful. My personal favorite of all of these songs is listen to. I used to always play this on repeat, or at least “Within You”. His voice sounds absolutely beautiful, es- listen to it twice. Artist in Residence: Carmack brings the beats By Anna Harman in. It has also given me the general? Never give up. Trojan Tempo Staff Writer chance to travel and meet When I first started every- a bunch of amazing people one from my parents to Name: Aaron Carmack and it has also given me my classmates made fun Grade: 12 scholarship opportunities of my dreams of beatbox- for college. ing. But now I’m going to How long have you been college for it and I’ve made beatboxing? For roughly How has being in Troy great friends because of six years. Tones impacted you as it. So whether it’s singing, a musician? Troy Tones beatboxing, or something Do you have any other has not only given me an non music related. Never talents or musical inter- amazing support group for let anyone scold you for ests? Yeah, I sing and this weird talent of mine, it enjoying what you love. play the guitar. I also enjoy has also given me a chance Use that criticism as fuel writing songs/poems. to push myself and to show to get better and to prove that, I’d say learning the what I am made of. It has them wrong! Beatboxing with the Troy Tones, Aaron Carmack rehearses How did you learn how inward “K” Snare was the boosted my confidence for the Senior Citizen Breakfast. Photo supplied by Trojan to beatbox? I learned by hardest because it took a when it comes to perform- How has music impacted Tempo Staff watching YouTube videos lot of time and dedication to ing and has given me an your life? Music has given belonging and purpose and endeavors. Whether it was and trying to mimic what be able to not only master outlet for my talent to be me an outlet for my emo- has helped me communi- beatboxing or singing she’s professionals would do. it, but to incorporate it into used. tions and a chance to be- cate with others. also been my hype man! beats. long somewhere. Growing Because of her I am going What was the hardest As a senior, what ad- up with a stutter and slur it What musician or mentor to college to expand my thing to learn? To keep a What do you love most vice do you have for the was hard to communicate has been your biggest knowledge on music and to steady tempo. It’s hard to about beatboxing? The underclassmen that are with people. I never felt like inspiration? Mrs. Sagona! make my dream a reality! I have a nice beat if you can’t fact that I have an outlet to interested in beatbox- I belonged anywhere. Mu- She has been nothing but can’t thank her enough! keep the tempo. Besides put all my creative energy ing, choir, or music in sic has given me a sense of supportive of my musical “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” open to interpretation By Allison Irey, ing album art, music ing a Sea,” “OK Pal,” Trojan Tempo Enter- videos, or by intently and “Soon, My Friend.” tainment Editor listening. I’ve found If you’re looking for there’s always some- a way to escape the THS- When the holiday thing new to discover real world for a little season starts to gear with each listen. over an hour, I highly up, I start feeling nos- This album, for recommend “Hurry talgic for my childhood. sure, is on the weirder Up, We’re Dreaming.” So, I pull out some of side of things. For ex- You’ll find it easy to my favorite albums ample, the sixth song fade into the story and from when I was grow- on the album, titled, truly live in the setting ing up. “Raconte-Moi Une of… space? A post- My absolute favor- all of which form one Histoire” is a young girl apocalyptic world? ite of these has al- story line. telling you a story (in A dream-like state of ways been “Hurry Up, The story of “Hurry English) about a very mind? Your grandma’s We’re Dreaming” by Up, We’re Dreaming” special frog that, if you strange antique room? the French electronica is not defined. There’s touch it, can change It’s up to you to decide. soloist, M83. “Hurry no exact way to follow your life. teacher chose the song “Midnight City” for their Up, We’re Dreaming” is it, either. The listener It also includes Allison Irey has lis- recital piece. She fell in love with the overall a double album with 11 can base their interpre- strange titles, such as tened to M83 since vibe of the track, and since has listened to every songs on each “side,” tation on the interest- “My Tears Are Becom- 2012, when her dance single album M83 has released. November 2019 Entertainment Trojan Tempo 7 Navigating Netflix and other streaming services Clunker of the month Sophie’s play list: Songs you need to hear! By Allison Irey When asked about Trojan Tempo Entertainment having Disney+, one senior Editor (who wishes to remain anonymous so no one will TROY- On November 12, ask for their password) ex- 2019, Disney+ officially plained, “Well, I have it. I just went live, and the world tell people I don’t, because went crazy; so crazy that we when I say I have it, people coincidentally had a snow ask me for my user name day, which I am convinced and password. I can’t give it Disney somehow caused in to them and I’m bad at say- order to get more traffic to ing ‘no’.” has begun to disappear from your favorites, just remem- their streaming service. On the other hand, hav- more and more households. ber to pause the Netflix and What’s more American than the stars and stripes and a 2000 In this day and age, we ing unlimited choice for what For many people, switch- experience life; maybe go Dodge Dakota Quad Cab? Photo by Jesse Symonds are able to watch what- we watch is very convenient ing to entirely streaming is outside for a few minutes or ever we want, whenever for the impatient Gen. Z. For a much cheaper option. My call your friends. The choice By: Logan M. Watern we want, and wherever we our demographic, the most family has not yet made the is yours. Trojan Tempo Automotive Analyst. want, for low prices of $6.99 popular option seems to be switch, but plans on doing so a month and with unlimited watching shows we grew after the Christmas season. THS- Here it is again ladies and gentlemen, it is time for sharing capabilities. It can up on, such as “Victorious” It’s an entirely understand- the third Clunker of the Month of the school year, and boy be a blessing, but also a on Netflix, “Chowder” on able decision, though; most Allison’s Top 10 did I find a good candidate to feature in the November curse. Hulu, or “Hannah Mon- of my favorite shows and 1. Stranger Things issue. Jesse Symonds is an archery teammate of mine It seems that accounts tana” on Disney+. With all movies are streaming now, and his truck was a perfect fit for this issue. Jesse drives and their passwords are the of these options, it gives (Netflix) so it’s not something I worry a 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab in dark green silver, the biggest issue with streaming us an excuse to constantly 2. Looking For Alaska about. second generation of the Dakota line of pickup trucks. services. If someone hears binge watch instead of doing (Hulu) For others, cable was Let’s start off on some of the background of the Dodge you have a service they something productive with 3. Avicii: True Stories never even an option. Dakota pickup truck. It is a midsize pickup that was sized don’t have, they’ll likely be in our time. “I’ve actually never had (Netflix) above the Chevy S10/Colorado and the Ford Ranger, your direct messages within “I want to try to seem like cable,” said sophomore 4. On My Block (Netflix) but below the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. It was released seconds asking you to be a a good modest citizen here Grace Cole. “Streaming 5. Gravity Falls alongside the smaller and less powerful Dodge D50, a good person and share your and say that I only spend a doesn’t make much of a (Disney+) rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, in early 1987. Later Models of login info. Netflix announced few hours (on streaming ser- difference. I’ve never really 6. Danny Phantom the First Gen had a Sport convertible package, Little Red in a quarterly earnings call vices) every week, but we’d watched much TV, so I’ve Express package, and a Shelby Dakota that had a modi- in late October that it has al- all know that’d be a lie,” said always used what we had, (Hulu) ready started cracking down freshman Anne Palombi. “If when I did watch TV.” 7. Recess (Disney+) fied 5.2L 318 c.i. V8 with 175hp and 270 lb. ft. of torque, on this issue by monitoring I had to estimate, I’d say I Personally, I spend way 8. Bob’s Burgers (Hulu) tuned and modified by the legendary Carroll Shelby, who password sharing. spend about 21-28 hours a too much time streaming. 9. Brooklyn Nine-Nine only built 1475 of these trucks. The Dodge Shelby Dakota Asking for account in- week.” Hulu is my top choice, but was the reason that Ford built the F-150 Lightning and the (Hulu) famous 5.8L 351 c.i. Windsor V8 with a Supercharger and formation is even a problem With the recent wave of Disney+ might just take that 10. The Santa Clause 2 here at THS. streaming services, cable spot soon. Regardless of Ford GT-40 Cylinder Heads, and the GMC to release the (Disney+) Syclone with the 4.3L Turbocharged V6, with a Mitsubishi turbo and tuning by Ferrari, pumping out 280 hp and 350 lb. ft. of torque. The Second Generation Dodge Dakota was released Good advice for the first time car buyer in 1997, and is the first and only of its kind to offer not one, By Logan M. Watern but two V8 engines, specifically the 4.7L 287 c.i. Mag- Trojan Tempo Automotive num V8 with around 235 hp and 295 lb. ft. of torque, and Analyst the 5.9L 360 c.i. Magnum V8 with 250 hp and 345 lb. ft. of torque. Now Jesse’s truck has the 4.7L Magnum V8, 4 TROY- Most people will agree wheel drive, and a quad cab to fit his friends, their back- that getting a driver’s license packs, and anything that a teenager would carry around in and eventually a first car is an their truck. eventual right of way to the Now in order to be in the clunker of the month, there impending age of adulthood. Having a driver’s license and are some things that need to be broken or messed up a car is also a ticket to the on or inside the vehicle, along with a high mileage that is freedom of not having parents at least 105,000 miles. Jesse’s Dodge Dakota has a few breathing down your neck and patches of rust at the bottom of the door and around the telling you where to turn, go bumpers, damage on the driver’s side front fender near the faster, and otherwise being headlight, paint fading, and an ever climbing odometer. very overbearing. Onto the Tempo Clunker rating, a system that will rate Now some people do not the overall car with respects of reliability, cost effective- know what they are going to ness, teenager sensibility, squad room, and style. This be able to afford in a first car, will be done on a one to ten scale with ten being the best some kids get a nice lightly and one being terrible, after all of the decisions have been used and fairly expensive first made by the official THS Clunker judging panel, the scores car with parents’ help, while Jakob Smith bought his first car last spring. “My parents and I split the cost of this 2014 Kia Rio,” Smith explained. Photo by Trojan Tempo Staff will be added up it will be a score out of fifty points, or what other people can only afford we call pistons. an old, heavily used and On the reliability portion of the clunker rating, it will be abused vehicle that is seem- look for when you go shop- vehicle due to the fact that should steer clear. a respectful 6/10 pistons due to the fact that it has a bit of ingly liable to fall apart when ping for your car. gas is expensive when you Edwards also emphasized rust on it, but can get you through snow, mud, and help out they hit the next bump in the “Definitely get a CAR- are working a beginner level the cost of the vehicle is just road, but they paid for it all FAX report and get it looked job and have other expenses the beginning of car owner- with hauling things for your friends or family. On the cost alone and are very proud of it. at by your mechanic before like insurance, sporting ship. “As far as taking care effectiveness portion of the clunker rating is going to be a For those who cannot af- you purchase it,” said Brad events and going out for food of the car, know that you will 7/10 pistons, the reason this rating is so high is due to the ford having a nice first car like Edwards of Edwards Auto with your mates on Saturday have some expenses. Oil fact that it is cheap to purchase according to the Internet, a 2018 Honda Accord Sport Shop in Dayton. “Also, try and because as you know, Satur- changes, check your anti- but it also eats a lot of gasoline to feed the V8 engine that or a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE, find the lowest miles in your day is for the Boys. If you go freeze regularly or can lead to powers it. and have to settle for a 1998 budget. Something I look at is on the manufacturer’s official expensive repairs. Electrical Teenager sensibility is a pretty important section to Toyota Camry or Chevy Cava- that it has good tires, because website or fueleconomy.gov, systems (A/C & heat) will rate on clunker rating due to its safety, cost, and reliability lier, this article is for you. that will help an inexperienced you can find the MPG for the need repaired the older it combined all together. In this section the panel has rated “Now a days it is hard to driver.” city, highway, and combined gets.” this truck with 7.5/10 pistons because of the good safety find a vehicle for $500-$1,000, You can also look on the with ease. Greg Taylor of Arbogast and reliability, but no more because of the amount and cost most are $5,000-$10,000. Internet for vehicle reviews The final thing that stu- Ford suggested considering of gasoline. Squad room rates how much room there is That makes the bank the and warnings. If you go on dents said they would look for service when purchasing a inside the vehicle, Jesse’s Dakota has more than enough biggest hurdle,” explained JC the National Highway Traffic is wear and tear on a vehicle. first car. “In today’s day and space to put people and belongings inside and in the bed, Klatte of Independent Auto in Safety Administration website, If you are buying a used car age, the Internet influences this gives the truck a 8.5/10 pistons. Troy. nhtsa.gov, put in the year, from a private seller or dealer- car prices,” he explained. Last but not least is the style portion, when you drive “If your parents can’t make, and model, and you ship that will not show you “There is always going to be a a pickup truck, no matter what age, you are cool, plus it is co-sign on a loan, it is a good can read the ratings. the CARFAX, consider doing less expensive version of the idea to build a relationship As an example, a Trojan these things before you buy. car you looking at, but what small enough that it can be driven with ease around town, with a local bank or credit Tempo staff writer looked up The first is to check if kind of service are you going this gives the truck a 8/10 pistons. union. Establish your own the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander the body panels line up and to get if you have to travel far The final tally is 37/50 pistons, very respectable for a credit score by opening an to see the safety ratings and match, if they do not line up to purchase it? Sometimes it first vehicle and an impressive thing for any teenager to account and keeping a steady received a chart with all of the or are different shades of is better to pay a little more drive on the daily. If you have any suggestions or would balance, paying off bills on different tests, frontal crash 4 the color you want, this may and know the type of service like to be featured in next months issue, contact Logan time and then a credit union stars, side crash 5 stars, roll- indicate that the vehicle has you are going to get from the Watern on Instagram @logan__watern19, or Mr. Owen in will work with you, we like to over crash 4 stars, and overall been wrecked and therefore dealership you buy it from.” room 105, and remember to be kind to one another and use HTM Credit Union in Troy, rating of 5 stars. may have a ton of issues and Now that you know what keep warm. Klatte added. The second most popular will be expensive to insure. you can look for, will you use When asked, “What do factor to Troy High School Always check the frame for these tips and tricks to help you look for in a first car?” students was fuel efficiency rust and/or weld spots that with your car purchase? Let THS students responded with and cost effectiveness. This do not look factory, if you find me know on Instagram and safety and reliability. These is a very important thing to these this also may indicate tell me what you think. are pretty important things to take into account for a first it has been wrecked and you November 2019 More Good Stuff Trojan Tempo 8 English elective gets “graphic” Need some advice? Just Ask Ambrosia! Q: I really like this guy but he is older, By Jakob Smith, She loves how it blends on the topic of are graph- does not live here, and has a baby, what Trojan Tempo Staff Writer English and art together ic novels more childish should I do? as a single class. “I am and aren’t seen as a true, TROY- Few things can looking forward to making mature art medium. “God A: The first thing I have to say is how old unite high school stu- our own graphic novels! no,” he said. “I’ve seen is he compared to how old you are? If the dents...free food comes It’s definitely a class that manga where people age difference is inappropriate then I don’t to mind, as does class you would feel relaxed in, get decapitated. Without suggest pursuing the relationship. Distance can also cause friction in a relationship, movie days, or snow and it’s very non-judge- censorship. If you are ask yourself if you find it too taxing to go days, however, graphic mental,” said Mascarella. interested in graphic nov- see him or if you can make talking on the novels seem to be an Brandon Allen is in els at all, this is a good phone work. Lastly, a baby can be chal- almost surefire way to graphic novels because class,” he added. lenging for young parents, so keep in mind unite geeks and jocks he enjoys the art, as well In an age where if you date this person child care will be a alike, as well as everyone as reading. “I may not be everything seems to part of the deal. Overall, you have to think in between. the best artist, but as I be full of reboots and about what you really want with your rela- Although graphic am reading I enjoy see- remakes, it seems that tionship and if it is doable with this guy. novels is a newer class ing the various art styles.” the medium of manga Q: I can’t get over my ex. I keep thinking know that moving on will eventually hap- at THS, it is chock-full of He also added that there and graphic novels are I’m over him but when I think about him pen and you should not force new relation- students who feel greater is a diverse group of still thriving with creative I cry my eyes out, what do I do? ships to get over an old one because you freedom in being able students within the class. vision. Whether you may will just end up getting hurt again. to both draw and write “Sports players, theater be interested in a slice- A: Getting over an ex can be very hard rather than taking anoth- kids, artists, there’s a of-life romance story, or sometimes depending on how long you er writing or art class. wide variety of us.” He a story about a Marine were in the relationship and As students progress also gave some recom- named Jungle Jim who everything that happened throughout the year, mendations for students goes on a zombie-killing between the two of you. I they are able to encoun- who are interested in adventure deep in the suggest focusing on yourself first, think of the things that ter both classic manga graphic novels. “Cirque jungles of Vietnam in make you happy or relaxed such as JoJo’s Bizarre Du Freak is really good. 1968, it has something and do them, know that you Adventure by Hirohiko JoJo’s is also really good. to interest everyone (The don’t need to date someone Araki and One Piece by I’m only on part one so title of that last one is ‘68, to make you happy. Also, Eiichiro Oda, and adapta- far, but it’s very good.” by the way). tions from regular novels Daniel Kenyon has In this edition of the like Fahrenheit 451 by been reading manga Trojan Tempo, we are Ray Bradbury. Two re- since sixth grade in a proud to present some quired pieces of reading manner he describes comic strips from our are Maus by Art Spiegel- as “obsessively”. So, he very own graphic novels man, and Stitches by jumped onto the graphic class! If you are inter- David Smalls, two wholly novel bandwagon as ested in joining graphic original works. soon as he could. “See- novels next year, either Samantha Mascarella ing how the medium has talk to Mrs. Hampshire or had no idea graphic recently grown a lot, I your guidance counselor. novels was even an op- definitely think this is des- tion. But, she has always tined to become a more liked art a lot, so she popular class,” he said. wasn’t going to complain. He also commented