A Senior Goodbye

inside: Special Graduation A Senior Olympics - page 6 - page 3 Goodbye Refreshing - page 2 Summer Top Ten things Recipes! to Buy with a - page 6 DOLLAR! - page 5 Are You Really Safe? A Very Deadly School Day STD Rates Rise Rapidly in the Metro Josh Stroeher some of these incidents Reporter may have been avoided. next few years. The vac- vent STDs are to avoid “No, schools across Holly Nicolosi cine will prevent three out sexual contact with other Everyday across the the country aren’t doing Reporter of four women from get- people, and delay having globe, stories are created. there best to protect the In Douglas County, ting the virus. However, any sexual relations. Ac- Stories of horror and cha- students,” said freshman in Omaha, Nebraska, the the vaccine, GD2, will cording to www.unomaha. os; stories created for the Brittany Sanford. “If STD rates for teenagers not work in men. edu, people, ages 15-18 sole purpose of inflicting they were then people and adults ages 15-29 Dr. Lawrence Stan- are more likely to develop fear upon the readers. wouldn’t be able to be years old are the highest berry at the University an STD than people over But some of these stories, drugs on guns on campus, they have ever been. of Texas Medical Branch the age of 19 years old. which were imagined for and yet it continues.” STD is an abbrevia- tested the vaccine on 978 If you think that you the purpose of fear, are Most students tion for a Sexually Trans- women and 1,736 men might have an STD, then not as terrifying as the will say that they feel mitted Disease. The six whose partners had Geni- get tested. Most of these real ones that we now pretty secure in their most common STDs in tal Herpes. STDs can be treated with face everyday as a na- schools and that the ac- Nebraska are HIV Infec- After nineteen antibiotics. For testing and tion. tual thought of someone Columbine, Nickel coming in and shooting Mines, and now Vir- fellow peers very rare- ginia Tech; some of the ly, if ever, crosses their worst school shootings minds. in American history, Some schools could and it seems every time take a few extra steps Issue 7 May 2007 we turn on the news in updating security there are new reports for schools. Security Lewis Central of a murder, or a threat. guards, metal detectors, People can sit and blame and cameras could help anyone they want but tremendously. High School when it boils down to “I feel pretty safe it, these things cannot at school, but I think we be avoided. But, we can need some officers on make a good effort. duty,” said junior Megan In the case of Cho Turner. “We have secu- Seung-Hui and the rity guards but I would shootings at Virginia feel way more at ease if Tech, people have laid we had real officers.” blame on many things. For Lewis Central Upcomi ng cartoon by Amanda Berg Some have blamed a gun security is taken as a se- tion, AIDS, Chlamydia, months of following the treatments, you can visit salesman for selling a rious issue. So far cam- Events Genital Herpes, Gonor- men and women around, any one of these places gun to the shooter when eras have been installed rhea, and Syphilis. Infor- they found that the vac- listed, and they will make it was perfectly legal, in not only the parking mation found on www. cine prevented about sev- sure your visit is kept con- they blamed teachers lots but in hallways in unomaha.edu. enty-five percent of those fidential. for not placing him in school as well, the school AIDS was the first who have never been ex- * Creighton Women Com- a mental institute after is being patrolled by our reported STD in the Unit- posed to the virus. munity Center knowing something was very own security guard ed States in 1981. It is The cost for this vac- 5420 NW Radial High- wrong with him, and and new rules have been caused by the HIV virus. cine is not yet known, way they blamed his parents, placed into effect to cut May About 900,000 people but doctors say it should Omaha, NE to the point where they down on deviant behav- living in the U.S. have range from about $200 Call for hours had to go into hiding due ior on campus. When it HIV/AIDS. to $300 dollars for three There is no fee to threats on their lives. comes down to it, LC is 23: Seniors’ Last Day Chlamydia is the shots of GD2. * Planned Parenthood of However if the schools on top of things and con- most common of all STDs There are approxi- NE & Council Bluffs could’ve taken a few tinues to improve in the in Nebraska. Around four mately 400,000 cases of 4610 Dodge Street extra steps in security area of security. 25: Girls Soccer vs. to eight million new cases gonorrhea reported each Omaha, NE have occurred every year. year. The most common Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Riverside Genital Herpes af- or serious complications and Sat 9am-1pm fects among 60 million occur mainly in women. Appointment is required Pelosi Pushes Peace Americans today. The The most common treat- * Nebraska AIDS Project Jessica Formanek ing reporters that Assad’s major symptoms of her- ment is antibiotics. 139 South 40th Street Reporter comments to her had 27: Graduation pes infections are painful Syphilis has in- Omaha, NE been in favor of the peace blisters or open sores. The creased and decreased Call for an appointment In the past, Speak- talks. herpes sores normally greatly in the past years. Free HIV testing ers have generally been “The Democrats 28: No School disappear within two to If syphilis is untreated, Testing sites found on overlooked when it came would say that Pelosi is three weeks, but the virus it will go on to more ad- www.codouglas.ne.us to political offices. But there trying to reestab- remains in your body for vanced stages, like a rash, For more informa- since 1977, Speakers lish relations with Syria your whole life. and then eventually a se- tion on STDs or testing have been pushing their because the Bush admin- 29: Underclassmen’s According to www. rious involvement of your sites, call the Nebraska way onto the political ra- istration refuses to talk news.bbc.com, a vaccine heart and central nervous AIDS Hotline at 1-800- dar, making themselves to Syria because they Last Day for Genital Herpes could system. 782-2437 Monday-Friday known to be somewhat believe that Syria is in- be available within the The best ways to pre- from 10am-10pm. imperative to the politi- volved in terrorism. The cal doings of the Ameri- Republicans would say 29: Baseball vs. Clarinda can government. that Pelosi is trying to First joint University opens in North Korea Speakers of the make the president look House have pushed the bad,” said Global Issues lege’s website www.pust. Shelby Klepfer but delays such as build- limits before. Some have instructor Todd Johnson. or.kr/eng/default.htm, the 31: Baseball vs. St. Albert Reporter ing the campus and politi- been involved with unde- Though Speakers cal problems about recent university is a higher educa- sirable things in books, hold a prominent position If you remember any- talks about North Korea tion school to start out with interjecting themselves in the government of the thing from history class, nuclear bomb programs. classes for postgraduate stu- into the middle of for- nation, they do not have one thing you may remem- While the two coun- dents. For the students, the eign affairs, bypassing the right to make deci- ber is that North Korea and tries are getting along, the goals of the college are to their other diplomatic sions that are not desig- June South Korea weren’t exact- idea of a university is great raise future generations of partners, or just making nated to them. By law, ly buddies. This Septem- idea, according to Yahoo North Korean leaders and other people mad for Congress must keep out ber, a joint university set up News. Relations between have a first-rate faculty and seemingly no good rea- of diplomacy. 5: Double Header: Baseball by these two countries will the Koreas have improved student body with proven son. Some say that Pelosi open its doors to students. significantly in recent years, academic potential and to Nancy Pelosi, was trying to fix some- & Softball vs. Kuemper After years of hard after a meeting between the provide students with a great Speaker of the House of thing that others have work and seventeen mil- countries’ leaders in 2000. industrial knowledge. Representatives, recent- been trying for years to lion dollars, Pyongyang All of the courses When doors open ly took a trip to Syria. fix, and that she should University of Science and will be given in English, to international students, When she returned, she not have bypassed the 7: Double Header: Baseball Technology (PUST) will which will be a great there will be some inter- told reporters that she rules in order to do what & Softball vs. Red Oak start school in September in chance to learn the lan- est from LC students. had been authorized by she thinks is right. Oth- the communist capital city guage for business, which “It would be cool to Israeli Prime Minis- ers think that she did the of Pyongyang. PUST will is one of the masters pro- go to a university like that ter Ehud Olmer to tell right thing by trying to open for about 200 area grams at the school. because it would be a great Syria’s leader, President create peace between two 11: Double Header: Base- students and 45 professors. Currently the school cultural experience,” said Bashaar-al Assad that feuding nations. The school’s professors are has a great new campus freshman Nathan Lafferty. Israel was ready to talk Regardless of what ball & Softball vs. Atlantic both local and from all over awaiting the students. As the While we watch this peace with Syria. Olmer you think, most would the world. Amazingly, the main building stands at five- school grow, we can see denied having these in- agree with the fact that professors are mostly teach- stories tall, it will be used this as a possible way to tentions, stating that he since the Speaker is third 13: Softball vs. St. ing without pay. Eventually for lectures. The campus find peace for both of the thought Syria still to be in line for the presidency, the school would like to also has a four-story build- Koreas. For many, it is the the “axis of evil” and the head of Congress, and Albert work up to 2,000 local and ing that will be used for a idea that political differ- that his position had an increasingly promi- international students and library and dining facilities. ences won’t matter. Simply not changed. Not only nent figure in society, 250 professors. The last buildings on cam- the fact that the students did Pelosi misinterpret they should definitely The school was at first pus are five dormitories. are getting the education Olmer’s comments, but make their decisions with 18: Softball vs. TJ supposed to open in April, According to the col- that they deserve. also those of Assad, tell- caution and care. Page 2 Opinion May 2007

A m e r i c a : The End... Fair Play: and the Land of Hypocrisy Beginning Wal-Mart recently, I witnessed Damien Croghan an atrocity. A man angrily yells Reporter “Speak English!” to a Spanish- A Problem with Title IX. It’s the plastic surgery capi- speaking customer. Why is this through protests and rallies. things to be indistinctively tal of the world. A country that okay? America does NOT have an of- Jessica Formanek Reporter Title IX was, as said before, equal between the sexes, I think considers itself a place full of equal ficial language; English is the most com- enacted to make things equal be- personally that Title IX is being monly-used language, but legally-speak- opportunities for minorities yet dis- When people think of dis- tween the sexes. But a growing carried out in an incorrect way, and Jennifer Ettinger ing, it’s not America’s language. The criminates on a regular basis. Con- crimination of the sexes, the number of people are becoming that there should be some revisions. Editor-In-Chief United States was founded by im- sidered the superpower of the world, image of a disgruntled secretary concerned with the mechanics of I think that Title IX’s intentions are As another school year comes full of resources yet overwhelmed migrants from around the world, not scoffing at the uneducated deci- Title IX. The issue of whether or imperative, of course. But I do not to a close and another summer rolls with people living in poverty. A specifically England, and not specifi- sion just made by her male boss not it is being carried out correct- think that the way to equality is around, it’s hard not to think of what’s complaining nation that hates the cally English-speaking might come to mind. But think ly is a major distress to many. to ultimately become favored next rather than what’s now. Hours decisions of its current leader yet American ancestry can trace its if the roles were reversed. Some “Title IX was created in above another…this just makes upon hours of sitting in chairs restlessly, voted him into office twice knowing links back to many areas, and without might say this situation is un- 1972 to prevent sex discrimina- things the same as they were. listening to droning words weave in too well what they were supporting. those diverse cultures mixing with likely, but woman dominating tion, and it was needed,” said Jen- This is my problem with and out of listless dreams of sunshine Where is this place? It’s modern one another, our nation wouldn’t be over men is happening this very nifer Chapman, a member of the Title IX. I don’t understand and late nights, we wish for June. We America, and you’re living in it. the same. Imagine a blonde-haired, moment with Title IX. women’s cross-country team. “But why the same humans that watch the end of the year draw closer One of the major issues in blue-eyed, one race America. Title IX was a law enacted look what’s happening now. demanded Title IX be enacted and closer with anticipation, until we our culture is really two colliding A Nazi’s dream world, a world in 1972 stating that women We rode the bus home 30 years ago are now standing realize it truly is the end for more than a few. problems; our obsession with getting where diversity is intolerable and and men shall have equal op- from Pennsylvania by while the situation is reach- After four years of cramming the ‘perfect’ body and the obesity ep- persecuted. This should be the po- portunities in school activi- for four hours, 14 ing new heights. and chaos, pencils and parties, learn- idemic. Yes, obesity is an epidemic, lar opposite of America, but more ties. Now, back in the day in guys and “It was a difficult thing ing and laughing, seniors say goodbye. almost a disease. We as Americans and more each day, racism seems 1972, this law was definitely 19 girls to do, but we were out can’t help but to eat an entire box to be an okay part of everyday life, Sure it’s bittersweet… but we’re done! needed. Supplying female stu- all cry- of compliance with the And that has a very nice ring to it. I see of Twinkies, only to get liposuction and prejudices still linger. Rappers dents with the same oppor- ing to- law,” stated James Mad- more than a few anxious faces as the fin- weeks before bikini season. Sounds constantly promote stereotypes of tunities to thrive as that of ison’s president, Dr. ish line comes in sight. But how many African Americans; Don Imus’ like the perfect diet, right? Just about men is a great thing. I think Linwood Rose. of us truly know what the end of high comments are now infamous. as perfect as the collagen in our most people would agree As of now, Title school holds for us? elderly population’s lips. Where will our country that fairness between the IX is not making things Let’s be honest with ourselves Continuing on this thought, draw the line? How can we fix sexes is an excellent effect equal at all, and the laws for a few moments. Not one of us is I’d like to explore another Amer- ourselves? Maybe if we weren’t of Title IX…or is it? in our country should not prepared for college or the life of 9 to ican body obsession; tanning. We’re taught so caught up in our vain ideals of Take, for example, comply with the principles 5. We’re still in the mindset of seniors so much about inner beauty, about how beauty, we wouldn’t need to alter James Madison University of inequality. Title IX is (do only what it takes to slide under the we’re not supposed to judge a book based our physical being with nose jobs, in Harrisonburg, VA, had to making things worse by just mak- radar). You may think you’re perfectly off of its cover, yet these girls (and some tummy tucks, and tanning pack- cut several men’s sports teams in gether. How is that supposed to ing the idea undoubtedly clear that prepared; you’ve got the supplies, the guys) want to achieve that unnatural sun ages. If everyone just picked up a order to be in compliance with Title have been Title IX’s intent?” there is an indisputable differ- money, and the security of a few friends kissed look. Why? Because it’s sexy to book and read about the founding IX including: archery, cross country, Women and men deserve ence between the sexes, which attending your college of choice. You’re look orange in the wintertime, of this country, they might real- gymnastics, indoor track, outdoor equality. This notion deserves to I definitely do not think is true. witty or pretty enough to make friends and you’re smart enough to study as even in Iowa, where a majority of ize that we’re supposed to be track, swimming, and wrestling. be recognized by all fields, and There are physiological little as possible. the population is as white as snow. the land of tolerance and not a Most of these sports are this includes the predominantly differences between men and I have a challenge for all of you. We want to become a soci- bigoted population caught up in prominent sports, and the news male field of sports. Title IX was women, but I do not think Wake up. ety with a dark complexion, yet perpetuating the negative spot- of the cuts has devastated men created to aid in the equality of the that this is that imperative to many aren’t fond of people with a light cast upon minorities. Remember the first day of high and women alike. genders, especially in athletics. So the way things are handled when school? You walked through those darker skin tone. Walking through cartoons by Blake Johnson Along with the male sports why is Title IX seemingly making it comes to sports. I think that men heavy doors, only a little nervous, Iraq: Lost Cause or Forgotten Ideology? cuts, three women’s sports things unmistakably biased? The and women have the same walking with a certain swagger. You teams were cut: archery, fenc- fact that men’s sports teams are capacity to drive toward a goal, almost couldn’t believe how amaz- Amanda Berg help with insurgents and aspects ing, and gymnastics. Several being cut is just, in my opinion, no matter how difficult that said ing you were… because you were in Reporter of human rights. JMU students, male and female, solidifying the fact that things goal is. Men and women deserve high school. Then it happened. First I watched a few disturbing are outraged with this logic and are not equal between the sexes. to be treated equally, no matter your locker wouldn’t open. Then Disclaimer: The view(s) pre- videos over this past week while I have demonstrated their feelings As a female who wants the circumstances. you were late to your first class. Your sented in this article are solely was doing research for this article. In sibling refused to acknowledge you those of the individual and do not one, Brains on Campus, I realized just in the hallway, your pencil broke, represent the opinion(s) expressed how scary life for an ordinary Iraqi col- your voice cracked, your hair grew by The Wire in and of itself. lege student is. In the video a young Dr. Death on Parole askew. And suddenly the older kids Do you ever feel like ranting? I man named Adel had witnessed a boy seemed to grow before your very eyes, do. Especially when I’m sitting on the die on his way to school and he re- from upper-classmen into monsters. couch watching CNN or Fox News, as I counted the event. Adel even goes as “Dying is Not a Crime” until more states make it legal for nasia injection into Thomas Youk. Welcome to being a freshman. almost always do. I start to get annoyed, far as to talk about how they couldn’t Kaitlin Carlson those who desire it. But taking the whole concept of Now that we’ve experienced as I almost always do, at the constant remove the kid’s brains from a Reporter One of the major rules of euthana- assisted suicide into consideration, the luxury life of seniordom, we bickering about the war in Iraq. small platform outside the school. Pain is something that every- sia (aka, assisted suicide) is that the patient there are rules that need to be up- forget the lackluster appeal of being It’s always the same Republi- So they just put tile over it. one goes through, emotional, physi- must be checked out by two other doc- held, and doctors aren’t deciding a first year. So we happily plunge can this and Democrat that. People If stopping insurgents from cal, there are several different types. tors before they could even consider the this is the right thing just because headlong into the world of college are trying to push the blame here or committing despicable acts like this But what about the type of pain that next step. After being declared a terminal the patient asked them. and the “real world,” thinking we’re there. And while they bicker about isn’t enough then consider the situation never goes away, the kind of suffering patient, they then have several more steps Kevorkian’s cause has at the top of our game. We anxious- why we are there in the first place, with Iran. President Ahmadinejad and that makes even the simplest of tasks to oblige to, such as the doctor is not al- changed a few states’ minds on ly embrace the “rules” they’ve set up people are dying, and not just Amer- his representatives have voiced their seem like they are impossible to reach? lowed to administer the medication by the decision to make doctor assisted for us, never once doubting the wis- ican soldiers but Iraqi civilians too. I interest in occupying Iraq. I would also What if sitting in the wrong suicide available dom of those who came before us. sometimes feel like people forget like to add that Iran hates America al- position could lead to chok- to their citizens. Strangely enough, it’s okay. It’s that Iraqi civilians are dying. though he says otherwise to the ing on your own saliva; pain One such state is okay to think you’re ready even when It seems that whenever something UN and our president’s face. so excruciating that might Oregon; they have you’re not. It’s okay to walk onto like “twelve Iraqi civilians and one sol- He seems somewhat compas- lead to biting off your passed the “Death campus with a little swagger, as long dier killed in car bombing” comes on the sionate in his interviews involving the own tongue. with Dignity Act,” as you’re prepared to get it knocked news it just causes more bickering. It’s the US and the UK, but on Iranian TV it is Dr. Jack Kevork- which allows any- out pretty quickly. It’s okay to be ex- Democrats’ fault a soldier died or it’s the a whole other story. America is this hor- ian is a vocal advocate one living in the cited, and a little terrified too. What’s Republicans’ fault. No one really even rible force that must be brought down. for doctor assisted suicide. state of Oregon to not okay is thinking you have to do it cares about the civilians. They’re Iraq must be in their, Iran’s, posses- Doctor assisted suicide is have the option. just like they did. too busy pointing their fingers. sion. All this is said amount numerous the intentional quickening Since the act was They tell us when we go off Although at this point it may cheers of “Death to America.” of death in a terminally ill passed in 1994, to college, it’s the time of our lives. sound like I support leaving Iraq, The United States govern- patient who has requested it. only 292 have We should enjoy every moment of it, drink in the best moments we’ll it is quite the opposite. I do not think ment and its people need to quit Dr. Kevorkian, also known photo obtained from funkysmell.com taken their lives we should have rushed into Iraq like we playing the blame game and do as “Dr. Death,” was found under the act as ever experience. And then they hit did, but that is really beside the point now. something. People in Iraq need guilty of second degree homicide the matter that the patient may change of 2006. The vote was a narrow us with it. Sure, it’s fun to party, but The fact of the matter is we are in Iraq. So our help, and Iran really doesn’t in March 1999 for the death of their mind. So for a person to desire this 51.3% for and 48.7% against. The don’t throw your life away. Sure, what are we going to do about it? need any more influence in the Thomas Youk. Since then, Kevork- as their final wish, they must be willing act has been challenged but has pre- you don’t go to class as often, but I personally feel that staying Middle East. We can’t just pull ian has been serving a 10-25 year sen- to go through all the requirements and vailed each time. your homework will consume you in Iraq is the best course of action. up the white flag because doing tence, but on December 13, 2006, it I believe that shows true dedication. Doctor assisted suicide in and your life. Sure, there’s a lot of ac- tivities to be involved in, but they won’t These are just two of the many rea- what is right is inconvenient. If was announced that he would be let Doctor assisted suicide has my own views is not immoral as accommodate you. You’ll switch your sons why. Iran has voiced interest we leave Iraq now, things are just out on parole on June 1, 2007, after also been considered murder. I am many people care to perceive it. major a lot, but make sure you’re being in occupying Iraq and they have a going to get much worse. making the agreement to never as- aware of where this comes from When you take something impor- nuclear program in the works. For more information on Adel and sist in another suicide. He prom- though, especially since Kevorkian tant away from a person, the more they realistic. You don’t want to be caught The Iraqi people still need our stories like his check out www.hometown- ises, however, that he will continue was convicted, on behalf of his will desire that certain thing. If you take with a dead dream. baghdad.com to promote doctor assisted suicide choice, to administer the eutha- death away people will begin to crave it Maybe you’re a little naïve. out of rebellion. By saying “you can’t Maybe you’ll party a little too much do this, or that,” they will want to do and never sleep and cram like crazy. Editorial Policy said thing. I can understand the aspects Maybe you’ll fall… but don’t let of a person’s belief on suicide, and I “them” tell you that’s it, it’s over. The Wire Staff The Wire is the official Lewis Central student newspaper and is Because I think you can get back up. distributed free of cost to students. The opinions expressed in am willing to accept that some people Editor-In-Chief...... Jennifer Ettinger don’t agree with, not only doctor as- I think your dreams are real, and you this publication reflect those of the student writers and not Lewis can reach them. I think you can be Assistant Editor...... Kristin Coppa Central administration, faculty, or its advisor. The Wire is published sisted suicide, but also suicide in gen- whoever you want to be, no matter Design Editor...... Courtney Dusing seven times throughout the school year by the Suburban Times in eral. I also realize that this isn’t who you were in high school. And Photography Editor...... 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Athletes Golfers Getting Into The Swing Of Things Savannah Greening time they hit it, not the second won one game with a 49. ing the well this year. On April a big improvement,” said Coach or the third, when a lot of times Fuelberth said that she re- 30th, Aletha Lewis placed 2nd Reporter Miller, “They are good at prac- of the it ends up needing an extra push ally thinks Aletha Lewis is play- and scored a 53 in their golf tice and try to get better.” Golf seems like the not- or two. meet. The team has won Many players have nev- Issue so-typical sport. Because golf “To try my best and one meet. er played until this year, while has no running, no catching, no get better as I go,” said “The varsity team others have played since before throwing or even kicking a ball, sophomore Carie Fuel- really rotates around,” high school, but that doesn’t set people don’t consider it a re- berth when asked her goal said Coach Miller. Girl’s the players apart as much as one spective sport. If there is none of for the year. This is her varsity has many talented would think. Lindsey Toole the typical sport activities then first year playing golf and players as well the boy’s. While they have only why is it a sport with so little she plans to play again The girl’s team includes played a couple matches, Coach acknowledgements? Instead of next year. After all the Courtney Kmezich, Allie Miller said, “They have gotten running, catching, and throw- hard work, the golf team Frost, Arielle Huber, Ale- better than the beginning of the ing, golf has concentration and still manages to get better tha Lewis, Mary Harvey, year and are more willing to im- determination. You don’t need and better. Katie Thramer, Courtney prove.” to kick the ball, throw the ball, “We have growing Zucca, and Kendra For- Coach Miller says his goal or even run at all. The basic part and learning to do, but ristall. They have a one for the team is, “to win the city is hitting a little white ball with we’re getting better with and five record. championship, and place in the a metal golf club into the tiniest every match and that’s all The boy’s team in- top five conference.” hole ever. a team could ask for,” said cludes Josh Larson, Joe The Titan girls’ golf team Photo by: Sara Marshall So far golf sounds easy, junior Courtney Kmezich Jerkovich, Craig Hen- has been doing well in their right? Well, golf is not as easy said about the meets. drix, Matt Taylor, Austin many matches. If any day LC Name: Lindsey Toole as people assume. The player is Courtney Kmezich has Photo by: Aletha Lewis Boege, Jon Simonin, and students get curious about golf Going for a hole in one, is just one thing that Grade: 12 required to use a lot of concen- tied for second place a Zack Killion. The boys and want to watch, talk to a cur- sophomore Zack Killion does on the golf tration. They want the ball to go couple of times with 48. have a record of five and rent player, they can surely point Sport: Softball coure. How long have you been into the little tiny hole the first She also said that she has two. “Everyone has had you in the right direction. doing this? “Since I was about 5 years Soccer Guys Know old.” Life In The Fast Lane Why do you do this? “I like team unity and Josh Stroeher athletes grow so do teams and year LC had 6 athletes qualify How To Kick It the overall sport is fun to Reporter with growth comes new goals. for Drake and many of them had Baily Clevenger season for the Titans are Evan play.” The track pro- personal best times, Reporter Summy, Adam Larkin, Cory What is your main goal? gram at Lewis Cen- all of them finish- Jasek, Riley Landolt, and Bran- Although it is early in the don Duffy. With this great mix “To be Conference tral continues to ing in the top of their events. season, the soccer boys have of upperclassmen leading the Champs and go to state.” succeed year in and year out. Every “We im- gotten off to a rocky start. The team the chances for the Titan What separates this sea- season our athletes proved on our first game was played at Elk- boys to make state are fairly son from the last? seem to improve tre- time and we set a horn against Mt. Michael with promising. “Last year we were just mendously and not personal best re- an upsetting loss of 1 to 0. The “Our chances at making team fought neck and neck de- state this year are pretty good, getting started with the only meet but ex- cord for the 4x1 relay,” said junior spite the bone-chilling weath- beings how this is our first year new coach and this year ceed their goals. But what could the team Jackson Dick, er, but in the end it didn’t quite in 1A, but It’s still going to be we are more prepared.” be missing? What “we just improved amount to a win. a tough road until all of our What is your most memo- could they possibly all-around.” “So far we are doing pret- ineligibles are able to get out rable moment? need to give them From star run- ty well, but we don’t have as and join us on the field,” said much depth as we’d like. All sophomore Kyle Larkin. “When I won All- Confer- that extra step from ner Jordan Besco, Photo by: Josh Stroeher to beefy thrower and all though, that just makes The boys had a total of ence Honorable Mention.” a great team to an amazing one? Senior Damon Coyle has a little fun before track prac- Nate Thomas ev- us work that much harder,” eleven players having to sit out “Focus,” said tice with a firsbee in hand. ery athlete on the said senior Evan Summy; one this season because of the in- junior Nate Thomas, team works to- of this season’s stand-out play- eligibility rules which affected “we have the talent we just need No matter who you ask, almost gether to create what is known ers. the team’s ability to play at their everyone to work to their full every athlete on the track team as success. Through determina- This season the team con- full potential. But if they keep potential and make it happen.” seems to have the same target. tion, hard-work and coaching, sists of a good combination of up their hard work and upbeat Even though track athletes The Drake Relays, the cov- this branch of LC athletics will speed and size which amounts tempo these boys should have may continue to impress, every enant track meet that every ath- continue to prosper and carry on to a great abundance of tal- no problem with finishing off a team can always improve. As lete strives to compete in. This our tradition of success. ent. The senior stand-outs this great soccer season.

Photo by: Jennifer Ettinger Softball Steps It Up in ‘07 Titans: Gold, White, and Blue Shaley McKeever Lindsey Lawrence Janet Leafty, freshman, freshmen Ricky Foote, Richie ch landed a first place in Josh Larrison Reporter Reporter placed 1st in 50 meter dash Fish, Jordan Shaw, and Jordan the standing long jump and When you think of sum- and softball throw. She said Quick; sophomores Jessica brought home a ribbon for the mertime, what comes to mind? More than 30 years ago, an event. Many students anticipate sleep- honored tradition was brought Taking 3rd place in Soft- ing until noon, going out all to Southwest Iowa, this tradi- ball throw, Peyton Poast said night with friends, taking that tion, which is still carried out “My favorite event is the cone awesome family vacation, and today, is the Special Olym- race because I always win!” spending the whole day at the pics. Freshmen Richie Fish, Jordan pool. Well, what about coming On April 19, 2007, people Shaw, Jordan Quick, sopho- on down to Lewis Central’s ball from across Southwest Iowa mores Heather Robertson and fields and supporting the mem- came together to participate in Ben Mouw, junior Aaron Fish bers of the LC softball team? the Special Olympics, a track and senior Chip Flint also took This upcoming season will be Photo by: Sara Marshall and field meet for people of part in the softball throw. Mr. Hardin’s second year coach- all ages with special needs. Sophomores Carrie Fuel- ing the girls and expectations Name: Josh Larrison The Special Olympics were berth and Ricky Foote partici- are quite high from the success brought to our area by the pated in shot-put, with Carrie Grade: 12 of last season. The team won an Council Bluffs School System bringing home a first place and Sport: Golf amazing 24 games having made and Glenwood Resource Cen- Photo by: Sara Grimes Ricky taking third. How long have you been a comeback from the previous ter. The volunteer work is set Running at a fast pace, Lewis Central freshman Brandon Gill Teacher’s associate Bernice doing this? year of losing 28. Coach Hardin up through the West End Opti- tries to catch up with a student from another school. Brandon Mace said, “I want to congrat- is expecting the girls to advance got third place in the 400 meter dash. “Since I was 3 or 4 years mist Club and other organiza- ulate each and every one of the through regionals and continue tions in the area. athletes. I am very proud of old.” on to the State Tournament. This year, Lewis Central her favorite event is the soft- Bogacz, Heather Robertson you.” Why do you do this? When asked what the girls students participated in softball ball throw and won first place and Ben Mouw; junior Aaron A special thanks to every- “I love to play.” were most looking forward to, throw, 50 meter dash, shot-put, ribbons for both of her events. Fish and senior Chip Flint. one who helped make this What is your main goal? Courtney Kmezich replied, “I’m and standing long jump. Also in the 50 meter were Sophomore Randie Gos- year’s spring games possible. looking forward to spending “To win Hawkeye Ten.” time with my teammates and go- What separates this sea- ing to state!” son from the last? Although Allie Frost and Allison Johnson are this year’s Lookin’ Forwardthe lack to a Home Runto trust Season one another, and taking “I’m a lot better this year.” b e l i e v e team captains, Coach Hardin Josh Stroeher of upper- it will care of personal issues so they What is your most memo- Reporter looks to everyone, especially classman, just bet- do not cause an issue with the rable moment? seniors to show great leadership The blistering sun beats but he is ter them team will be important. “When I saw Austin for the team. down on the backs of athletes. still very and give “Baseball is a simple game: Boege getting hit in the “We’re ready to dominate The time of year when although o p t i m i s - them the throw the ball, hit the ball, head with a golf ball…” this year and be city champs many sports die off the expec- tic,” said drive to and catch the ball, if we can two years in a row,” said Allison tations are still sky high for the junior R.J. succeed, do that the way we usually do Johnson. ones that remain. Summer is We i d n e r, m a k e we should have an awesome How does Coach Hardin plan here, and so is baseball. “ T h e r e them suc- season,” said Weidner, “we to maintain the success from This baseball season the were even ceed. have had some problems with last season? He wants to build team will be missing one main some ru- T h e people leaving the team but if on the team’s previous achieve- component, Jimmy Waters. mors that main as- we can get past that and stick to what coach says, we will be ments and continue training and Whether or not someone is we had to Photo by: Sara Marshall piration unstoppable.” practicing the way they had the willing to step it up is a ques- bring some Freshman Dillon Sass warms up in the of the previous summer. tion that only the players can 8th graders season is Two weeks into practice batting cage before heading out to the already and things are going “This season should be a very answer but expectations are still up to play, field. a l w a y s special season for LC Softball peaked and this season looks but they to make smoothly, the players can’t wait for the games to begin and fans Photo by: Aletha Lewis because we have all the compo- like a good one. aren’t true.” it to the state tournament, but nents to accomplish all of our “Coach Toole will have to The team has a rough season this year one of the main ones is can’t wait for the great Ameri- goals,” said Coach Hardin. make some adjustments due to ahead of them but many players team unity. Getting all athletes can pastime to finally hit off. Page 4 Feature May 2007 Are You Addicted? The Real Mr. LC says Goodbye Shelby Klepfer which can add up to 10 to 20 hanging out with your friends Athena Burns respected by his coworkers. to both Lewis Central and the Reporter hours a week, according to a as much as you use to? Try to Reporter “He’s always been there community.” Mr. Pa- study conducted by the Univer- reconnect with those friends. for the kids,” said Coach Chris dilla has had a number of ac- I’m sure you have heard or sity of Iowa. One in eight inter- * Even though it may sound The students are complishments here at have an account of one of these: net users have a problem with crazy, UNPLUG your computer counting down the LC. In fact, in 2005 he Myspace, Friendster, Facebook, time management when using for a week. It may seem like a days to summer as was inducted into the Tag; the list goes on and on. the internet, according to The long time and impossible to some of their teachers Iowa Football Coaches Do you find yourself spending Hartford Courant. do, but you may realize the life count the days to re- Hall of Fame. But this hours and hours online on these “I’m on for hours! Maybe you are missing out on because tirement. Among these isn’t what he thinks his sites? Have you caught yourself up to six hours,” said freshman you’re camping out on your is Mr. Steve Padilla. greatest accomplish- saying you need just one more Chanda McNeal. computer all day or night. His career as Lewis ment is. minute when you really stay Also, many people addicted * Instead of talking to a friend Central’s activities “I think that if we’ve on for an hour more? Shock- to the internet may suffer from on AIM or Myspace, try talking director has finally accomplished anything, ingly, this is a common prob- other activities, such as hang- to the friend in person or on the come to an end. it’s that kids always knew lem among students and adults ing out with friends and doing phone. It’s always better to hear Mr. Padilla has that if they had problems alike. This problem is an actual homework. And while online, your friend’s voice than to see how been working here or concerns they could diagnosis: Internet Addiction. many users find themselves quickly they can type back to you. for an astounding 34 come to me for help,” he It may sound cheesy, but it constantly on chat rooms, mak- * Try to come up with a new years. The same num- said. is a serious problem. An inter- ing friends with people who hobby, such as a new sport, read ber of years he’s been He doesn’t just help net addiction is a compulsive are supposedly 16 and live in a book, get a job, get that pasty in teaching. Hired in the students either. need for something, such as the Wisconsin, online shopping, and white skin to a summer tan, etc. 1973, he became a foot- “He was the internet. for some adults, gambling. You You may find something you ball coach in 1978. He one who helped me “Being able to get on and don’t want an internet addiction like better to take up your time. later gave up the posi- through the begin- express yourself in any way you to get out of control, do you? * If you’re like any high tion in 2000 to become ning of school. Prob- want,” is why junior Adam Mouw After learning about this school student, you may have the activities director, a ably the best thing he thinks sites like Myspace are ad- addiction and wondering if you homework or a test coming up. job which he’s worked taught me was to re- dicting, “ and then being able to have such a problem, there has Why not try studying? hard at since. spect the kids,” Hana- talk to friends that you may not to be a solution to this problem, After reading these tips, “I got into edu- Photo submitted by Barb Padilla fan said. be able to see everyday.” right? Don’t worry, there is! how about trying one? You may cation because I like In his younger years, now Activities Director Indeed Mr. Padil- One of the signs of an ad- Here are some tips to get- just find something you like to kids. My father was Steve Padilla shows what being a dedicated la has had a long and diction to the amazing net is ting on with your life without do better. Besides, who really a teacher and a coach Titan is all about. rather distinguished spending hours online. The av- your computer: wants to be wasting time when and I kind of followed in his Hanafan, “He’s always done his career here at Lewis Central erage internet user spends 1 to * When you started com- you could be out and about in footsteps.” best to do right by them. He’s and will be missed sorely by 3 hours on the internet per day, pulsive using, did you stop the new spring weather? Mr. Padilla is also greatly also always been very loyal both students and staff. The Battle Of The Sexes... Or At Least The Squabble Taylor Basch and Athena Burns related to arthritis that strikes lated illnesses. Nationwide, men Accepting Reality Reporters women eight times as often commit far more homicides than time when the teachers are done as men. This number often in- women; while women commit Maria Jones with telling us the lesson and we Ever hear the saying “men it’s not surprising,” he said. creases to nearly 15 times more more child abuse then men, says Reporter should get to use them and our are from Mars, women are from Some of the major causes likely during the childbearing thelizlibrary.org. A new year, a new principal, cell phones during lunch, that way Venus?” It’s something that in- of death are stroke, heart dis- years. Men also differ from women and new rules. New, new, new, we’re not preventing others learn- dicates how truly different men ease, and various types of Personality disorders also in athletic ability. Young males nothing stayed the same. The ing.” and women are. But still some average 50 percent muscle and end of the year and what a year it There are many changes new of us fight over who is the better 16 percent fat. Women in the was. to the school, but not all changes sex. You know, faster, stronger, same category have almost 10 With less than a week left of were about the electronics. The healthier, just all around better. percent less muscle and 10 per- school it’s already time to start other changes were for student and One great difference is the dis- cent more fat. Due to their larger saying goodbyes to friends and staff safety. These safety changes eases genders are prone to con- hearts and lungs, men are gen- this year’s seniors. But was this include the teacher and staff I.D. tract. Men tend to suffer more erally better in sports involving year better than the years past, or s, security guards, security cam- from diseases like cancer and running, jumping, throwing, was it harder and more miserable eras and the locked doors. heart disease (though women are hitting, or lifting. Women, how- with all the changes? It really de- “Yes, this year seems a little catching up with men in these ever, have proven themselves pends on whose view you agree safer, though the school never had two diseases due their increased as good if not better then men in with. any real threats,” said junior Kristi smoking). Numbers for these long-distance swimming, preci- If you’re a student who en- Gamble. diseases in both genders are go- sion archery, and some forms of joys school while texting then last These safety changes are just ing down, however. Women, on gymnastics. year was great, but if you enjoy that. They are for student and staff the other hand, generally suffer However, these facts can’t learning in quiet conditions this safety. Do you remember the Vir- from diabetes, lupus, migraines, Photo by: Taylor Basch sway some students’ belief that year was a blast! ginia Tech shooting? These regu- weakness of the muscles, and men are better at sports. Senior Day Barrett faces off with sophomore Jus- Cell phones were a big is- lations are to prevent these kind of other such diseases. “Men have more muscles. tin Budka about which sex is truly better. They con- sue for students at the beginning dangers form happening. Another little detail is that They also have a better toler- tinue on, despite the fact that no one will ever know. of the year. If one looked back to “Some of the safety proce- men don’t live as long. On a na- ance for pain and stuff,” said the first term, one would see many dures I felt were important, so we tional scale, 64 cases of death, freshman Kylee Lee. cell phones being taken away. made sure that they happened 57 of them were men, a fact one It has been proven time and Have the students calmed down? immediately. Others came because can find in The Compass in Your cancer. Women tend to toler- differ between men and wom- time again how much men and By the end of the year the rule is of an evaluation last spring,” said Nose and Other Astonishing ate fatal diseases longer then en. Men are commonly more women differ. There is really understood, and there are less cell Principal Chuck Story. Facts about Humans. This fact men, though they also appear aggressive, mostly because of no way to see who is faster or phones being taken away. Sophomore Jared Juel be- doesn’t surprise senior Anthony to suffer from a greater number greater amounts of testosterone, stronger. All we know for now “I think it’s good, it keeps lieves that these changes aren’t Garlough. of nonfatal illnesses. Lupus, for and are generally more prone to is, “men are from Mars, and it out of the classroom… (a very noticeable, but believes Mr. “We, men, take more risks, so example, is a disease closely acts of violence and stress-re- women are from Venus.” cell phone goes off in the back- Story is doing a good job enforc- ground…) that way it’s not going ing the rules. off when something else impor- There may not be any threats The Apocalypse Has Been Predicted tant is happening,” said senior known to students, but the rules John Hurst. are here and students seem to be Long Count calendar had its own ter for our civilization. lar solar flares, strange disturbances Taylor Basch Sophomore Kiersten Haubrich getting used to their presence. name and meaning that can be But the final day of judgment in our atmosphere, and worse, a Reporter has a different opinion. She These changes are invisible, yet translated to English. The Ma- has been predicted before. BBC possible polar shift. This is where doesn’t like all the changes. “This effective, letting students worry December 21, 2012, a day like yans predicted that 13.0.0.0.0, News Online says it was proph- the North and South poles move. In year stinks. We should be able to less about their safety and more any other to most people. But to December 21, 2012, would be esized in India that on May 8, small movements over hundreds of use our I-pods during the work about their education. historians of the Mayan civiliza- the time when our world ends 2006, a “doomsday” would oc- years, this would be alright, but they tion it is, quite possibly, the day and another begins. Plus, the cur. But India’s industry lost say that if done in a short time, a year It’s All About The Washingtons of the apocalypse. Mayan calendar was set up to millions of dollars when work- for instance, a polar shift could be Shelby Klepfer The Mayans were a race of repeat itself, and the last time the ers left their jobs out of fear. And catastrophic. There would be mass Reporter people that lived from 250 A.D. to fateful date of 13.0.0.0.0 came, when May 8 passed, no dooms- animal extinctions, floods, earth- The summer is a great time to make money. But what if you don’t 1530 A.D. They were known for the Mayan civilization fell to the day took place. Skeptics believe quakes, and other natural disasters. have a job? You’re in luck! The remarkable dollar bill has the power to their incredible skill with mathe- Spanish Conquistadors. the same thing could happen on Are these disasters really going help you with summer shopping. These amazing places have the supplies matics and astronomy. This made The Mayans were not the only December 21, 2012. to occur? There’s really only one to make your summer fun for cheap. the Mayans very good with cal- ones who predicted this apoca- So if the world is going to end, way to know if an apocalypse will 10. Dollar General has, well, stuff for a dollar. Check out the toy aisle; endars, and so they created a very lypse. The Ancient Egyptians also how is it to come about? In mov- end the world as we know; that’s you might just find something very cool that you can have summer pool accurate, though complex, calen- believed in the 2012 doomsday ies like the Day After Tomorrow to wait for it to come. Scientists fun with, such as a squirt gun and, of course, those fun pool noodles. dar. This calendar was known as prediction. Life-Cycles-Destiny. the apocalypse came because of a and historians can speculate all 9. Any thrift store will have something worth buying. That Magic the Long Count, a system of days, com says that a prophecy, known change of ocean currents, but oth- they want. We won’t know until Bottle Baby or a bag of Pogs you wanted as a kid are waiting for you at weeks, months, and years. as The Orion Prophecy, used a er theories have been predicted. December 21, 2012 comes. your local shop. But here’s where the strange combination of mathematics and “In another six billion years our For more information see: http:// 8. Wal-Mart is a grand place to go spend that dollar. The candy aisle part comes in, this very calen- astronomy to break ancient codes world will be destroyed by the www.bbc.co.uk/,http://www.in- at Wal-Mart is pretty incredible. dar was used to predict the end in the Mayan/Egyptian Legacy. sun,” said math teacher Bill Agan. diadaily.com, and http://www.life- 7. Have you discovered those cheap little styrofoam cups of ice of the world. Each year of the This was used to forecast a disas- The India Daily talks about irregu- cycles-destiny.com/ cream here at school? If you really want to have a blast of creamy rich- ness of vanilla in your mouth, this is the answer. 6. Barnes and Noble has a variety of books that are usually marked Eye Catching Facts down. Not only will you have a new book, you can work on your reading Baily Clevenger Reporter skills and amaze people when you get back to school. The Bible is the most-shoplift- 5. QT is wonderful. For only 69 cents, you can by a large cup of your ed book in the world. favorite liquid. Mr. Rogers was an 4. At Taco Bell you can get a bean burrito any way you like it except ordained minister. clean and tidy. Sure you’ll have beans squeezing out the backside while Originally, Jack-O-Lanterns you try to eat it, but shouldn’t food have at least some challenge? were made from turnips. 3. The Target dollar bin is full of surprises! You can find anything A rat can’t throw-up. from 2007 New Years glasses to lip gloss. 2. If you’re like any average person, you like McDonald’s french fries. You can cheaply take pleasure in putting all of that trans fat in your When glass breaks, the cracks move body. It takes up to four hours to faster than 3,000 miles per hour. 1. Garage sales are the most marvelous place to spend a dollar. Even hard boil an ostrich egg. though whatever you can buy is probably not new, you can find just about anything your heart desires. May 2007 Feature Page 5

Hittin’ the Road for the Summer Doing What Really Matters Savannah Greening only take two hours. Make the the real thing! Branson, Mis- Reporter trip last a day or two or take souri is its home. It is a far- Sara Grimes and Amanda Goeser works for you. the block everyday. And then your friends instead of fam- ther than some trips, but if it Photograpy and Ads Editors • Call an old friend you maybe all those annoying A cruise to the Caribbe- ily; these ideas might make is not far away, why do they haven’t heard from in awhile. television commercials about an? Way too expensive. A trip this trip more interesting. call it a road trip? Besides, Have you ever gotten up You’ve got to love making “inactivity” will go away, or to Disneyland with all your When asked who she it’s only three hours away. on a summer morning and won- new friends, but few things at least you will too busy to closest friends? Too long of a would rather take on a road When visitors arrive and dered what you could do with feel better than realizing that catch them. drive. If all places too expen- trip, sophomore, Sarah Piercy pay, the cashier will give an entire day? You could watch you and your old friend do • Keep up a journal… sive and too far away are all said, “Friends, because you them a ticket that looks simi- television, play video games, still have a few things left in even just the daily basics. By eliminated from your list of don’t have to put up with lar to the ones that were on the sleep, or do something that ac- common. the end of the summer, you possible vacations, then where your sister.” ship. The museum is designed tually matters. Let’s won’t believe what can you go? Your neighbor’s Don’t feel like visiting to look like the historical Ti- say you take the “do you have forgotten. house with all those irritating an ancient man’s home? Well, tanic. The museum holds over something that actu- • Read more five year olds? No way! the Great Platte River Road 400 artifacts from the origi- ally matters” route… than one book… cov- “Tomorrow hopes we Archway may be the most nal cruise liner. They have and now what? This er to cover… without have learned something from thrilling part of your summer. money from the barber, menu road bump has been SparkNotes! That yesterday,” a man of age and The Great Platte River Arch- from the dining room, and a hit by many. way you not only wisdom once said. That man way is a bridge-like structure pocket watch from a passen- Oftentimes, we pass some time, but was John Wayne. A student that hovers over the highway ger. A guest can explore the think that it would you can impress your of any age can probably say heading west. elegant first class and crawl mean going out and friends with your abil- they never heard of the clas- Visitors can investigate themselves through the coal saving the world, but ity to quote a book, sic “True Grit,” but if those the life of the first white man bunkers and the crow’s nest. for those less ambi- not just a show. students ask their parents in the vast state of Nebraska. The museum is not the only tious souls, like our- • Find some- about the 1969 classic, they Guests may also discover life thing you can do in Bran- selves, we will start thing totally random will probably get a stunned with the first drive-in theatre son. small. Don’t make to collect. It’s a new look because they know the or stand by the old Ford cars Sophomore John Tweedt this summer the one spin on stamps. Try movie. But not only was he with their dummies having a said, “I went to a magic you remember as the something like Jones an Oscar winner, but he was blast of entertainment. The show, comedy thing, a coun- “lame summer that photo by Hayley Perrin Soda Bottles or pet also born in Winterset, Iowa. timeless memories of dancing try thing I didn’t like, and a I didn’t ever do any- Suprise post-its for someone special can make their day. rocks for that matter. Guess what? It’s not only his around with fellow teen-bop- big mall.” He said he also thing.” Maybe even the occa- birthplace, but it is a museum pers in a 1950 restaurant can got to ride and drive a duck. We, being the summer fa- • Write Post-It note sional church bulletin. that anyone can visit. The be revisited. Visitors can test The people of Council natics that we are, have devised fortunes and hide them where • Send random “Iowa” John Wayne House has many out the phones or sit at the Bluffs are probably not the a few ideas for you to give a someone will find them. You postcards to friends just to be things from his past including bar. Young children can visit long lost family of Abra- spin. know, like your Mom’s lunch funny. Who doesn’t love get- one of the many eye patches this bar without the alcohol. ham Lincoln to inherit tons • Make a list of ten or so box notes in elementary ting real mail… and not just that John Wayne wore in the The “Titanic” is filled of money, but do deserve to things you want to accomplish school… only better. from a random college. film “True Grit.” with tragedy and romance. have fun on a low budget. So before graduation. It doesn’t • Dare we suggest it? So there you have it, a lit- A student can travel on If the movie was appealing, pack up the clan and hit the just have to be before graduation Make an exercise plan… even tle scavenger hunt with a big their own paycheck. It will imagine visiting a model of road. or just ten things. Go with what if it is just walking around mission. In the World of 9 to 5 Hot Summer Recipes Sarah Waldron job that meets as many of your ties. Read every direction on you talk. In some cases that Reporter needs as possible. the application carefully so impression is negative. Just be- Sara Marshall cold lemon-lime soda. Stir The second step is using you fill out everything on the cause it is summer that doesn’t Reporter gently and ladle into cups. Have you heard classmates all available resources. Involve application that applies to you. mean to go to a job interview They are served great with get really excited for summer your family, friends, and neigh- Making mistakes as you fill out in pool wear. Although, proper Standing in front of fruit pieces. but then frown at the thought bors by letting them know that the application happens more dress is important so is doing the pantry, eye-balling ev- Fruit Salad: For this of finding a summer job? Most you are looking for a job and frequently than not. the proper research. ery possible thing that you you’ll need vanilla instant have been in this predicament, giving them your resume. Your “Employers have a hard It is good to know about could snack on, you even- pudding mix, milk, fruit of especially the procrastinators. u n c l e t i m e the company you are apply- tually decide that nothing your choosing. Make in- If you find yourself in this situ- Joe may read- ing to work for. Have answers sounds good enough. This stant pudding as directed. ation or have a friend in this know a i n g ready for common interview will happen every day (Add milk and whisk for 1½ position you can put the fol- f r i e n d m y questions and questions ready of summer stuck at home to 2 minutes.) Add drained lowing steps into action. who is a p - to ask about the job you are ap- with nothing to do. From fruits of your choice. It’s Step one is to make a deci- looking plica- plying for. According to www. snacks to drinks, here are good with sliced bananas, sion. Making a decision about for em- t i o n quintcareers.com, employers a few recipes that are a pineapple chunks, manda- the job you want, or in many ployees b e - look for qualities like enthu- breeze to make and a treat rin oranges and mixed fruit cases need, can be challeng- or he cause siasm, positive attitude, hard to eat. cans. Stir gently and chill ing. There are so many dif- may be I work, friendly and on time in Maple Float: For this in refrigerator until pud- ferent kinds of jobs out there. looking write teens. Preparation can obvi- you’ll need milk, maple ding is set. The outdoorsy types can com- for em- i n ously makes a difference. syrup, and vanilla ice Campfire Cakes: For monly be found roaming at the p l o y - p u r - “Before I go on an in- cream. Pour ¾ cup of milk this you’ll need bread, pea- zoo or perhaps bathing at the ees. In p l e terview I find the place, in- into a tall glass. Stir in nut butter, pretzels, honey, pool while keeping a watchful t h e s e p e n terviewer’s name, fill out an one table-spoon of maple chocolate chips, marshmal- eye on the swimmers. Don’t circum- a n d application neatly, and dress syrup. Mix well and add lows, raisins, etc. Smear a be fooled the people who seek s t a n c - f r e - job appropriately,” said senior two scoops of vanilla ice layer of peanut butter on photo by Sara Grimes shelter can be found at super- es it Chris Loftus. cream. Top with toffee a piece of bread. Sprin- Students need to start filling out applications now. markets such as No Frills. The doesn’t Don’t fret if you don’t get bits, cookie crumbs, or kle anything you want on real challenge begins with hurt to ask. This will increase quently mess up and have to the first summer job you apply anything else you want. it, such as marshmallows, picking the summer job that your chances of getting a sum- scribble out words,” said soph- for because you will get better Rainbow Coolers: For chocolate chips, peanuts, is right for you. Questioning mer job. omore Alexa Lancil. at interviews and filling out ap- this you’ll need a Jell-O raisons, bits of pretzel, what type of work you want, The third step is filling out The fourth step is an inter- plications as you practice. Al- snack cup, milk, sherbet, etc. Drizzle honey on top hours, and money can help you applications. Always write big, view. If you are lucky enough ways start the job search early. whipped cream, and sugar. of all this. Then sprinkle successful find the perfect job. neat and clearly when filling to get an interview make sure If you wait too long all the jobs Scoop the contents out of on cinnamon sugar. You Always keep in mind that a job out applications. Remember to you wear your best Sunday may be taken by the college one Jell-O snack cup into can eat it like this or, if may not meet all of your needs use a variety of contacts that church clothes. An employer students looking to earn an ex- a blender. Pour milk into you have a toaster oven, but it is good to strive for a will present your good quali- gets a glimpse of you before tra buck. the empty Jell-O cup. Fill stick it in there until warm to the top and add to blend- and gooey. er. Do the same with your Taco Salad: For this What to Do When You’re Stuck at Home This Summer choice of sherbet. Cover you’ll need Doritos, Doro- It’s the end of the year, summer is right around the corner, and we have one thing on our minds...What is there to do? For the and blend until smooth. thy Lynch dressing, let- unlucky folks who have no way to get around, the answer is obvious: you’re stuck at home, but does it really have to be that bad? Pour into a tall glass. Add tuce, browned hamburger, Of course not and here’s a list of stay-at-home activities you may find helpful. whipped cream and sprin- shredded cheese, and any- kle sugar on top. thing else you like on a 1. Write your own newspaper, include pictures, stories, 8. Re-arrange your room Blue Breeze: For this taco. Mix taco ingredients and conduct interviews 9. Sleep all day you’ll need Berry Blue in a big bowl. Make sure 2. Build a kite from scratch and try to fly it 10. Form a one man band Jell-O mix, apple juice, to crush the chips up really 3. List every single flavor of ice cream 11. Go day time camping in your neighbor’s backyard and lemon-lime soda. Pour well. Refrigerate for 10- 4. Write random sayings in the form of a novel 12. Dig a hole to China one cup of hot water into 15 minutes and serve. 5. Find fun shapes in the clouds 13. Find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a large heat-proof bowl. So this summer, in- 6. Build a time machine a Tootsie Pop Add a three-ounce package stead of eye-balling your 7. Make an indoor tent with chairs and blankets 14. Have a bake sale of Berry Blue Jell-O mix cabinets for food, just pull and stir until dissolved. out these simple ingredi- Add two cups of cold ap- ents and keep cool with story by Lindsey Lawrence and Maria Jones ple juice and four cups of Reporters these sweet treats. Page 6 Activities May 2007 A Proud Past and a Promising Future Fine Arts Holly Nicolosi lot nicer indoors,” said guidance many opportunities in the world soon though,” said senior Travis happy about leaving, while oth- Seniors of Reporter counselor Julie McComas. for graduates, but the hard part is Porter. ers may be sad because it will be The weather plays a big role trying to decide on what to do. There are also seniors busy their last day in the place some the Issue: As you sit there in your on the day of graduation. It’s not “I have no idea what I want planning for their graduation may call home. They are leaving seats, waiting to hear your name only the worry of the rain or to do after high school yet, but parties, plans after graduation, a place they have grown to love, being called, you realize that how cold it is, but also the and for and a place they have been in for this is the last time. This may be wind. the day of four long years. your last time in the gym, with “A couple of years graduation. “I’m excited to walk with a lot of your classmates saying ago when I graduated it Se- my class, and after graduation goodbye to teachers and friends. was so windy we could nior Austin I plan on going to Los Angeles. Different people have their not keep our caps on and Boege said, My graduation party is on May own views on an outdoor gradu- really had trouble hear- “My plans 26, 2007. I am so happy that I ation, but there are a few vari- ing the speakers due to for gradua- am graduating this year, but I’m Jenn ables. The weather is the biggest the wind blowing in the tion are to so nervous!” said senior Fina problem there would be that speakers. Even worse was just gradu- Lyons. day. a younger brother’s grad- ate and So as graduation gets near, Ettinger “If the weather is bad, it is uation - it was so hot the w h a t e v e r don’t go too far seniors, because very difficult to make a last-min- paint was peeling off the else hap- soon you will have to say ute move. As you know, in Iowa, bleachers onto the guests’ pens, hap- goodbye for one last time. So, our weather is unpredictable in nice clothing. Also sev- pens. My good luck to the class of 2007. May and often it rains. It is best eral elderly relatives were photo by Maria Jones graduation All of us at Lewis Central will to have a definite place so gradu- fainting due to the heat! It was the military is on my mind. I party is on June 3, 2007, and I miss you greatly. Congratula- ation goes smoothly. However, horrible,” said McComas. might get into the service, but I plan on going to Mexico after I tions! it used to be held outdoors. I am As graduation gets closer, don’t know for sure yet. I’m not graduate. I’m also excited to get Lewis Central Commence- a Lewis Central graduate and I seniors still haven’t made all of sure if I’m ready to be sent over- out of Council Bluffs, and expe- ment is on May 27, 2007 at 1:30 can think of two outdoor gradu- their decisions on what to do af- seas and be away from my fam- rience the college life.” p.m. in the Lewis Central High ations that would have been a ter they graduate. There are so ily that long of a time. I’ll decide Some seniors might be school gymnasium. photo by Sandra Frost Name: Jenn Ettinger Final Song for Seniors Spicing UP Lewis Central Grade: 12 behind more than just not be- Shelby Klepher to take this class will have a huge Involved in… ing involved with choir and Shaley McKeever reading a Charles Dickens nov- benefit in their college English Reporter band. Many are leaving behind Reporter el. classes because they will have Drama- Four years friends and opportunities to Not only will students read After a ton of hard work, ATTENTION: Calling all a better understanding of what *Freshman year: Can’t perform. and study all of these differ- hours of practicing and perfor- students who take an interest in they are learning. “Colleges will Take It with You and Sound Even though seniors have ent authors and types of work, mances, the music department reading, writing, and literature. expect students to have familiar- been involved, some won’t be of Music is done for the school year, but New literary courses are ity with British authors involved with band or choir in *Sophomore year: Our the seniors are done for the rest available just for you! and literatures,” explained college, for many reasons. One Town and Is There Life af- of their high school career. This year Mrs. Mrs. Freivogel. of the most common reasons is ter High School After putting on show af- Nielsen brought forth a Creative Writing is the cost of books and tuition *Junior year: Don’t Drink ter show of performances, how class offered to students also available next year. but having a rental cost on top do the seniors really feel about interested in expressing This class is for students the Water and Chorus Line of that can be expensive. their high school careers being their creativity, hence who are creative and love *Senior year: Arsenic “It’s hard to stay involved over? the name, `Creative to write. Taking Creative and Old Lace and Into the with band in college. Instru- “I’m sad it’s my last Writing.’ For next year Writing can just be a re- Woods ment rental and reeds are cost- concert, but I’ll probably sing British Literature will laxing break for some ly,” said senior Tessa Hopson. in the alumni concert,” said also be open for those students throughout the Even though cost is just Individual Speech- Four senior Kaylene Page. who wish to further day because you can one reason to be done with year All-Stater Many seniors have the their literature studies. express your thoughts music programs, leaving high same feelings. For some it First of all, British through your writing. school is opening a new chap- Large Group Speech-Four may be exciting to be done Literature is available to People who are looking ter of life. years with long rehearsals and any student who has com- to expand their writing According to senior Bon- performances, but for oth- pleted all three terms of photo by Taylor Basch skills and compose more nie South, “It’s sad it’s over, ers it’s sad since it’s their English in the ninth grade. Many new classes are springing up at Lewis advanced work should Choir- Four years but I’m ready for something last chance to perform. Students who are fond of Central. One such class is Creative Writing, highly consider taking Students are also leaving new.” reading and writing and taught by Laurie Nielsen. this course. Show Choir- Express for have high reading and writing but the students will write and “It encourages you to look two years and Corp for one skills will be most successful in express their own thoughts and at life in a different perspective year Choir Teacher Takes a Final Bow this class. opinions and reflect on what and makes you more introspec- The class revolves around they are learning at that time. tive, you look into yourself,” will undoubtedly miss her. “My Newspaper- Four years, Ed- Hayley Perrin learning about different Brit- Student involvement is encour- explained Mrs. Nielsen on favorite moments are when we itor-in-Chief for two years ish authors who have made a aged in British Literature, so the benefits of taking Creative Reporter would stop singing and just talk prominent impact on literature have no worries, students won’t Writing. For the third year in a row about an issue. She can really Most memorable moment- throughout time. Students will be listening to a teacher ramble If you want to learn even Lewis Central says good-bye to relate to us,” said sophomore study the authors and their lit- on all hour. more about these classes feel “Opening night of Can’t yet another music director. First, Alaina Walker. erary work in the form of nov- This course is designed free to contact Mrs. Freivo- Take it with You, I spilled there was Gary Fiscus, then Matt Although Sievers will be els, stories, poems, and other for college bound students who gel and Mrs. Nielsen and see the fruit all over the stage” Huth, and now Shelby Sievers. missed, students are trying to excerpts. The class will study hope to impress their professors your guidance counselor to All moved on to bigger, better be positive for the sake of the Shakespeare and possibly be someday. Students who decide sign up for next year! After high school Jenn lifestyles. music depart- Ms. Siev- ment. “I am plans to go to Coe College ers is leaving proud of her in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to to go back to for going Need a Vacation? Try Italy And Greece! study creative writing and school and back to school Sara Marshall fore and we liked it a lot,” said eruption in 79 A.D. Now for psychology. continue her because it will Reporter Mrs. Lewis. “We’ve not been the really great part, you can go e d u c a t i o n . help make her to Greece before and the art his- too. Enjoy all of these exciting She was re- a better music Unique culture, exquisite tory is amazing” and Mr. Cun- activities and more for $3,813. Nate Quick cently accept- director,” said cuisine, spectacular live enter- ningham think that it’s “a great This includes almost everything ed to Michi- s o p h o m o r e tainment, and most importantly, experience to enjoy with your except for souvenirs. However, gan State Emily Wahle. an enriched learning experience. best friends.” you cannot go if you don’t sign U n i v e r s i t y photo by Shelby Klepfer N o w , Need a vacation? National Educational Travel up. The sooner you sign up the where she will many students A student trip is in the works Council (NETC) is the program better deals you can get, so hurry expand her career as a vocal mu- are eager to hear who the new thanks to the Lewis Central art that is helping students get there. to the art room and get your in- sic director. She hopes to teach choral director will be. Tamra teachers, Mrs. Lewis and Mr. The scheduled itinerary is filled formation packets. at a university and have a voice Nally will be coming in for the Cunningham. Even though it’s with many events and activities. So whether your rea- studio as well as get perfor- 2007-2008 school year, and will not set to happen until 2008 they Some highlights of the trip in- son is the amazing activities mance opportunities so she can hopefully stay awhile. have been planning this since clude the Sistine Chapel in the planned, the fact that it’s an get paid to sing. Next year there will be new the fall and they are very excited Vatican City, The Coliseum in opportunity of a lifetime, or After completing her degree introductions, not only for the to say that the destination is Italy Rome, the Parthenon, and the the foreign hotties, you’re she does not yet know whether new freshman; the upperclass- and Greece. legendary city of Pompeii that sure to have a blast in Greece photo byShelby Klepfer she will come back to Council men will also be seeing some “We’ve been to Italy be- was buried by the Mt. Vesuvius and Italy. Bluffs or pursue a job elsewhere. new faces around the school. Name: Nate Quick “It will depend on my personal Along with Ms. Sievers, retir- Grade: 12 life,” said Sievers. “And her job ees Mr. Steger and Mr. Padilla offers,” added Mr. Norris. will be leaving, and Mrs. Hack LC Says Thanks for the Memories Involved in… Ms. Sievers has inspired is changing schools after only a Hayley Perrin I’ve known over the years,” a lot of choir students and they year of teaching at Lewis Central. said Steger. Reporter After only a year at Lewis Concert Band- Since sixth Dan Steger has been Central, bi- grade teaching business law, ology and consumer survival c h e m i s t r y Jazz Band- Award-winning skills, and account- teacher Ra- soloist ing at Lewis Central chel Hack for 34 years. He has is going to Drama- Sophomore year: Is also coached wres- M i s s o u r i There Life after High School tling and girls’ tennis. Valley to After the 2007 school c o n t i n u e Most memorable moment- year, he will be retir- her teach- minutes to Missouri Valley). “Spending the night at ing. His plans are to ing career. “Having only been here a year, travel a lot and go to Her reason I wish I would have met more Iowa Jazz Championships” visit his four grand- is that the students, but the students I had children more often. photo by Hayley Perrin travel time in my class this year were a After high school Nate plans “I have really enjoyed the va- is much shorter (50 minutes pleasure to get to know,” said to study accounting at UNO riety of students and teachers to LC compared to only 15 Mrs. Hack. or Northwest Missouri State. May 2007 Entertainment Page 7 Internet Celebrities Rise to Fame Damien Croghan no publicity. Now he’s a multi- According to Time Maga- Knock `em out Reporter millionaire thanks to the World zine, she is the “Madonna of An additional bo- Wide Web. Myspace,” boasting almost two nus to buying Al- Let’s face it; our world is To make this topic less broad, million people on her friends list. Amanda Berg right Still is all controlled by the internet. We I want to specifically present the She is a former host of Fuse TV’s Reporter the British slang can buy anything on eBay and celebrities of Myspace. Created risqué music video show “Pants you’ll be able to we use Google Search informa- by Tom (everyone’s first friend) Off Dance Off,” where contestants There’s a add to your ver- tion for almost any reason. We a few years ago, Myspace has strip to their favorite videos. Tila new chick hittin’ nacular. use Wikipedia to complete his- grown exponentially in popular- has also posed for Playboy, making the music scene, To top off tory reports and we instant mes- ity. So, it would make sense to use her the first Asian Cybergirl of the and the London the tantalizing sage each other almost as often this social network to get known. Month. native, Lily Al- sundae that is as we talk on our cell phones. Many have done this; Mickey Ava- But what is it that makes len, is really mak- Lily’s album, it The internet has, however, lon, Jeffree Star, Hollywood Un- Tila Tequila so different? She ing a splash in the possesses some created something brand-new; dead, and even LC’s Kung Fu Van- has, in fact, made history. She US air waves. Lily of the best songs digital celebrities. These people, dals have Myspace Music accounts, is the first unsigned musician to made her start on I’ve heard in a gaining fame one friend request and all are aiming to get their music ever get a single on the Billboard none other then long time such at a time, use the internet as a out to the public. Hot 100. It’s a small step into the internet su- as, Alfie and massive publicity network to get Another great example uncharted territory; it means that perpower that is Shame for you. themselves known. of this is Tila Tequila. At first it’s no longer necessary to get a Myspace. So many The album does, My first example is Perez Hil- glance, this woman appears to record deal in order to get your individuals adored however, boast ton. He gets the latest celebrity news be no different than any other music heard on the airwaves. her songs that she a parental ad- before the E! Channel and writes American celebrity. She’s a fe- Basically, all you need to landed a record visory. Other one of the hottest gossip blogs on male musician who dresses in get famous now is the internet. deal and it’s no than that I don’t the net. His site, perezhilton.com, a provocative manner, writing Self-promotion is in, and mul- wonder if you’ve see why anyone gets over four million views a songs about love and sex. But tibillion-dollar corporations are ever heard any of wouldn’t rush day. A few years ago, he was just what is it that separates Tila from out. You are your manager, and her humorous songs. With With such catchy out to get this al- another resident in Miami with all other musical performers? fame is only a click away. charming vocals, amusing songs as Smile and Knock bum; unless, that is, that lyrics, and unique melo- ‘Em Out it is almost impos- their anti-phantasmagori- dies, Lily’s newest album sible too resist. Even the cal music! In which case, is definitely in a league of price is amazing; I picked I lament their vacant, its own, and is certainly up Alright, Still, Lily’s al- somber, and diminutive worth picking up. bum, for $9.99 at Target. lives. If found call (650)-266-8233

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“Soon to be grad, as- piring waitress. I also draw a lot, but if you say “aspir- ing artist” people assume you’re lazy but pretentious. I am lazy, of course, but I’m not proud of it. Even on days when I do nothing, I choose photo obtained from: www.eflyleaf.com my clothes carefully. Hey— if you’re saving the world, look like a slob. If you’re Flyleaf Headed to Sokol doing nothing, you might as well put some thought convey with their music, per- that he would like to see them into it.” Say hello to, Cathy Taylor Basch sonal messages that can pro- perform again. Vickers… Reporter vide a few moments of clar- This isn’t surprising In Cathy’s Book, we ity. since the band often performs begin when Cathy and her With a self-titled al- Just some of the per- songs live that have never boyfriend Victor just break bum that has been hitting the sonal messages in Flyleaf’s been recorded for an album. up. Cathy is on the verge charts since its debut in 2005, music are abuse, neglect, ad- But we’re lucky to of a breakdown until she Flyleaf is a new band that has diction and dysfunction. Top- have Flyleaf in Omaha at comes to the conclusion she photo from:www.images.amazon.com been 12th on U.S. mainstream ics like these are attracting all. According to flyleafmu- must hunt for a thorough rock charts. And they’re com- fans who want some music sic.com, Lacey Mosley had explanation for the abrupt mat; along with other fea- she witnesses, along with ing to Omaha. with a purpose. some temporary damage to ending to their relationship. tures about itself, such as random pictures she just So just who is Fly- “Their songs have her throat. The band had to As Cathy begins to any phone numbers, or web finds necessary to include leaf? Lacey Mosley is on lead meaning, more than most peo- postpone several of their search for answers, her best address can actually be ac- in the diary that documents vocals, the haunting voice ple think they do,” said sopho- tour dates to allow her voice friend Emma is at her side. cessed, also know as an in- the most important events in heard on the singles “I’m So more Amanda Wallace, who to rest. The postponed dates Together they begin to un- teractive book. The hints her life. Sick” and “Fully Alive.” She also says she plans on attending were in and around the Chi- ravel more questions than given will help the reader Uncovering a whole met drummer James Culpep- the show. cago area, and have since answers. Suddenly Cathy’s uncover the mystery of what new world where life isn’t per, who had been playing They have described been rescheduled. basic life is turned upside happens to Cathy. what it appears to be nev- with guitarists with Jared their musical style as hard Flyleaf’s tour, Justice and down as she uncovers Vic- The story isn’t the er seemed so entertaining. Hartmann and Sameer Bhat- rock with a message. Mosley Mercy, brings them to Sokol tor’s past, and her soon to only eye catching part of Then again, curiosity never tacharya. Then in 2002, Pat says on flyleafmusic.com, that Auditorium on May 25th. The be future. this diary, Cathy’s doodles emerged as so inviting. But Seals joined the band on their message is to encourage price for the show is $16.50 Cathy’s Book has cover every page and give beware; curiosity can some- bass. people to have hope and be- in advance, and for those an interesting writing for- an illustration of everything times be your worst enemy. As for where the band lieve in something good. who procrastinate, $18.00 got their name, “A flyleaf is Of course, the band at the door. The doors open Amanda Berg the blank page at the front of also knows how to have some at six, and the concert starts Random Things Reporter a book,” explains Mosley. It’s fun with their audience. at seven. Also playing with the dedication page, where “They were nuts,” Flyleaf is Kill Hannah, who Only Trekees Will Do you ever find messages are written for who- said senior Brent Springer, sings Lips Like Morphine, yourself sitting in your ever the book is being given to. who has seen the band per- and Australian natives the mother’s basement playing That’s what the band hopes to form before. He also says Sick Puppies. Appreciate Dungeons and Dragons, eating Cheetos and speak- ing in Klingon when your Captain Jean-Luc Picard mind starts to wonder? Do Star Trek: The Next Generation you start to speculate what Actor: Patrick Stewart all your favorite Star Trek He lent his voice to an episode of the Simpson’s, “Homer the Great.” characters are doing now? He made a guest appearance on Frasier as a gay Seattle socialite. Probably not, but you might He was the voice of the Great King of the Forest, Bambi’s dad, in Bambi II. still find this article amus- In the X-Man trilogy, he plays Charles Xavier. ing. So without further He also lent his voice to the hit game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. hesitation, here is a com- prehensive list of Star Trek Seven of Nine actors and what they’re do- Star Trek: Voyager ing now. Actress: Annika Hansen Here’s an interesting tid- Plays one of the lawyers in the TV show “Shark” bit for you non trekees, the actor who played Red The Doctor/ Emergency Medical Hologram in the hit TV series “That Star Trek: Voyager 70’s Show” was in an epi- Actor: Robert Picardo sode of Star Trek: Voyager.

Had a minor role in “Cold Case” P.S. If you want to learn Played Joe “The Meat Man” Morton on the show “Home Improvement” to speak Klingon go to Also plays Richard Woosley on “Stargate SG-1” and “Stargate: Atlantis” the official website for Frequently does voice overs for the cartoon series the “Justice League” the Klingon institute of language, http://www.kli. org/ . Page 8 May 2007 Student Life Match Each Embarassing Moment With Their Abashed Senior Owner! Bring your answers to room 401 for a prize!

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