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November 2017 2700 Main Street, Sneedville, TN 37869 Volume 2 Edition 3 Coach McCoy Set to Fight the Thirty Days of Thankfulness Largest Wrestler in the Business? By TORI MARION November is here and the aroma of dried By ANASTEY SEAL Q: What wrestlers will be involved in give at this time. leaves and warm fires are lingering in the the matches? Q: So do we need to stop and grab a bite Now that my title grabbed your attention.. air. We are approaching a joyous time of A: Mr.Terry Landell and Tennessee before the match or will food and drinks the year--a time when family comes to- We all know about the infamous wrestling Mountain Wrestling are putting together be available? gether and friends celebrate each other. match, but I wanted to dig deeper. I wanted the match. I have no way to tell what wres- A: Food, drinks, and live music will ALL As the days of this chilly month pass, be to get as much information as possible to tlers will be there. All I asked him to do be available! We would love to have as conscious of the people, places, things, and hype it up even more! With that being said, was bring the best wrestlers he had in the many people as physically possible around ideas that make your life the beautiful thing here is what Mr. Greene can tell us about business. to watch people throw down! that it is. Now is the time to celebrate each the wrestling match that’s going to be held Q: There has been much talk of Coach person that builds your confidence and at Hancock High on November 4 at 8:00 McCoy and you being involved in a amplifies your happiness. It is the time to p.m. match. Is this true, and will you be wear- Q: What are your intentions for this ing proper wrestling attire? be thankful for a warm home that hosts a wrestling match? Is it simply family fun, A: Coach McCoy is definitely going to be holiday turkey and holds the laughter of- or will it benefit our school? involved in the wrestling match. I will only family members reminiscing on the years A:The purpose is to raise money for the get involved in the matches if I have to, to that have drifted by. It is a time to be hum- school. The Ice Cream Supper is outdated maintain order. ble and appreciative and realize just how and just wasn’t cutting it anymore. There Q: Talk of a rodeo has also come about. blessed each of us truly are. will be less disruption to the school day, and What can you tell me about this? it will still be opportunity to have something A: The plan for the spring is to have a two for the community. night rodeo. That is all the information I can Mr. Terry Landell, Mr. Brian Greene, and Mr. Nolan Campbell discuss the upcoming match Terror in A Summer of Reading Pays Off Vegas By THOMAS ELLISON By STAFF The Terror in Vegas has been one of the Tennesseans for Student Success recently an- deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. A nounced the winners of Tristar Reads, an annual gunman killed at least 59 people and injured contest to encourage students across the Volun- more than 500 others. The shooter was in a teer State to read for at least 20 minutes a day Las Vegas hotel, the Mandalay Bay, and he during the summer break. was shooting at the people attending a Jason A $1000 scholarship was awarded to one el- Aldean concert. ementary school (K – 5th grade) student, one Who was the gunman? His name was Ste- middle school student (6th – 8th grade), and phen Paddock (age 64). The Islamic State one high school student (9th – 12th grade) who tried to claim that Paddock was with them, participated in the Tristar Reads program, read, but they had no proof; the FBI couldn’t find and logged the most hours over the course of the any ties between Paddock and the Islamic summer. State. Trump condemns the shooting as an We are very proud to say that HCHS act of pure evil. senior, Ms. Madison Brewer, was the 9th When the police searched the hotel room, – 12th grade winner. Madison read 296 hours they found 23 firearms, 1 of which was a over the summer. A few of the books Madison handgun. They found many rifles, some with read over the summer include the Selection series Photo Credit:Brian Greene scopes; there were a reported 20-22 rifles in by Kiera Cass, the Fallen series by Lauren Kate, the suite, hndreds of rounds of ammunition, First Love by James Patterson, and the Twilight Brewer recieving her award from Tennesseeans for Student Success many AR-15 model rifles, 2 of which were on series by Stephenie Meyer. tripods with scopes. A sheriff stated that Pad- Way to go, Madison! We are so proud of you. dock had brought 10 suitcases into his hotel room over time. Sheriff Lombardo said, “In addition to the weapons at the hotel, the sher- North Korea Threatens Again iff said the police retrieved 19 firearms, as well as explosives, several thousand rounds By THOMAS ELLISON do more towards North Korea than Trump ever will unless he of ammunition and “electronic devices” from is pressured by the secretary of defense and other high ranking Mr. Paddock’s home in Mesquite, Nev.” North Korea threatens the United States again. Rex Tillerson officials. Paddock was out to get people. said to Donald Trump, “It will continue until ‘the first bomb North Korea is planning to attack the United States. They Was this an act of evil or an act of men- drops.’” Trump and Tillerson were talking, and Trump said that have already started bomb tests, and most people don’t even tal illness? Stephen Paddock was out to kill it was better just to not seek talk with Kim Jong-Un. Will we realise this. BBC News stated, “In recent months, North Korea hundreds, including himself. Paddock just be bombed by North Korea? BBC News stated, “Mr Tillerson’s has defied international opinion by conducting its sixth nuclear wasn’t as successful as he probably hoped, yet he still succeeded greatly. Accordintg to his remarks come as the US and South Korea begin their latest joint test and launching two missiles over Japan.” North Korea can military exercise in waters surrounding the Korean peninsula, family, he had no interest in weapons until re- hit the United States despite popular beliefs. Most people try cently. They said he had never even owned a involving fighter jets, destroyers, and aircraft carriers.” Thank- to say that North Korea can’t reach the United States, but even fully South Korea will actually do something if North Korea weapon until a short period of time before the though they can’t hit us shooting one way, they can hit the mass shooting. One of his brothers said that tries to attack the United States. Trump will most likely just United States shooting the opposite way. We are under threat he was a wealthy man who went on cruises, tweet about what is happening and not ever send forces to North and not doing anything about it. We could be hit today, tomor- gambled, and lived in a high class hotel room. Korea until the bomb drops on the United States. Do you feel row, maybe even next month, but even if it doesn’t happen now So what exactly caused him to snap? Was he that president Trump is just going to let North Korea bomb us it could eventually. We might never get bombed, but what if unhappy with his life of wealth? before he ever sends something against them? Trump will prob- we do? ably never send troops out to North Korea. South Korea will 2 News November 2017 Sneedville Chapter Op-Ed:NFL Kneeling Secures A Spot During the National Anthem at Nationals By TORI MARION By PRESTON HATFIELD On Thursday, October 5th, our local FFA chapter ventured over to Knoxville, Ten- Today the United States is facing many nessee, to compete in the Regional Soil problems. People have many different Judging competition. The FFA Soil Judg- ways of showing what they think about it. ing Contest educates students on how to For example, some NFL players have re- evaluate the soil and land use for both rural cently decided to kneel during the National and urban applications. Teams are required Anthem in protest of racism and racial in- to evaluate each pit site for agricultural equality. Colin Kaepernick was one of the purposes and determine slope, erosion, soil first to protest the song. President Trump texture, depth, and drainage. thinks that every player should stand for The chapter brought along four teams, the anthem to show respect to the coun- and out of those four, two advanced to try and flag. Trump wants the NFL play- the state competition in Milan, Tennessee. ers to show some more patriotism to their Those teams are 4H-A (Ellie Yount, Joce country. Many people did not agree with Ferguson, Devon Blevins, and Blake Law- Trump and did not like the comments that son) and 4H-B (Kassidy Dean, Dawn Hel- he has made, making things exceedingly ton, Brooklyn Wilson, and Sarah Johnson). worse. Trump explains that American peo- At the state competition, team 4H-B won ple have freedoms, but they should not use 2nd place and will be advancing to the na- them in a disrespectful manner. Some peo- https://cdn-s3.si.com/s3fs-public/styles/marquee_large_2x/public/2016/09/11/arian-foster-dol- tional competition in Oklahoma City. Team ple throughout the world do not have the phins-national-anthem-kneel.jpg 4H-A won 4th place. Congratulations to rights and freedoms like we do, and Trump will cause even more problems. It will only realize they are blessed with the freedoms both teams on a job well-done. Good luck explains how blessed of a nation we are. make things worse for them. Even though they have, and they do not need to disre- to team 4H-B in the national competition! As Trump tries to stop all of these prob- lems, they keep getting worse. Americans this country is facing problems, it does not spect the flag and our country. do have the freedom to express what they mean that we should disrespect it. The peo- feel, but they should not do it in a way that ple in this country need to be humble and Club News By EMILY HOPKINS College App Day FFA • November 1 End of fruit and pecan By DEBORAH GIBSON parliamentary sale • November 16 District Parliamentary College App Day was on October 5th. Procedure Fifty-six out of sixty-nine students com- • November 30 Smoky Mountain Sec- pleted at least one college or tech school tional application. This meets a requirement 4-H for TN Promise after completing the TN • November 17-19 Fall Conference Promise application. Nine college rep- resentatives were here to talk about their • December 21 Honor Club Christmas Photo Credit: Harley Gillis Photo Credit: Harley Gillis Party college or tech school and help with ap- Dylan Bell and Shawn Delph, fi nished with their Seniors chat with representatives from the National Student Council plications. The institutions represented applications, give a thumbs-up. Guard included Sandra Ella’s Beauty school, • November 9 Veterans Service Morristown Technology Center, Tuscu- (breakfast for veterans) lum, WSCC, ETSU, Milligan, US Navy, • We are also planting a tree in honor Tn National Guard, US Marine Corps, US of Nathanael Seal Army, South College, and Voc Rehab. HOSA This was sponsored by TNACHE, a grant • We are making a tree for Fantasy of to promote post secondary education after Trees. high school. All teachers were encouraged • We need donations and supplies. to wear college shirts and talk about their Fine Arts college experiences. Photo Credit: Harley Gillis Photo Credit: Harley Gillis • We are making a tree for Fantasy of Many colleges were present to discuss options with Ashley Bell and Haylee Nichols work on applica- Trees students, including Tusculum College. tions preaching to you, nor am I a flowers-in-my-hair polar bears), just wait until you read the effects it third grade--reduce, reuse, and recycle Op-Ed: Global Warm- obnoxious political tyrant. I just believe that if the can have on you. According to the Tennessee De- • Buy more energy effective appliances human race were to be a bit more careful with their partment of Health, “Increased global temperature, • Reduce waste (literally, it is as simple as ing: Often Overlooked actions, we could easily avoid environmental prob- rising sea levels, and precipitation changes, with that) lems that are in the foreseeable future. Assuming more extremes in weather, are expected to have ill • Turn off lights when you leave a room and Frequently Has- that the majority of readers know what global warm- effects on public health.” These effects will include • Plant trees (which can be a fun thing to do ing is and how it is caused, I will skip the basic in- increases in the following: respiratory allergies, with friends) tened formation and get right into the effects of humans’ malnutrition, water-borne diseases, forced migra- • Use clean or renewable fuel irresponsibility with the environment. Because of tion, cardiovascular disease and failure, mental • Maintain your car’s health (take care of your By AMBER ESTES global warming, not only is ice melting worldwide health deterioration, and contractions of diseases car so it does not release even more harmful causing the sea level to gradually rise, but species spread by wild animals, especially non seasonally toxins into the environment) of animals are becoming endangered because of migrating invasive species. Those are only a few of • Conserve water Since the first human beings walked the earth, the climate change in their ecosystems, such as the the detrimental effects that not taking care of the en- • Use a clothesline to dry your clothes, and the world has been growing gradually yet steadily Adélie penguins in Antarctica; some animals are also vironment can have on humans. reuse your towels warmer. Although this is evident in infamous exam- migrating in an unnatural and unseasonal cycle. Hur- The problem is becoming more and more obvi- • Eat and live naturally ples such as the slow melting of the polar ice caps, ricanes and tropical storms will likely become much ous. When is the last time you remember it being Although I have only mentioned a few methods of for some reason a vast majority of the population stronger, and floods and droughts will become more eighty-plus degrees in October? Tennessee’s cli- combatting global warming, I encourage you to go likes to pretend that it is not an actual problem or that common; essentially, extreme weather occurances mate is slowly changing as the years pass and as the online and do some research for yourself. I hope that it does not even exist; unfortunately for us, both of will increase drastically. As salty bodies of ice con- earth warms. The air is dryer, making forests more I have supplied you with sufficient reason to become those notions are simply false. The effects of global tinue to melt, there will be less fresh water available, susceptible to fires, and the temperature fluctuates interested in our environment and how you can help warming might not be quite significant right now, and some areas will lose access to clean water alto- frequently, causing flu season to last all year round. the earth to thrive. I recommend checking out Na- but if we as a race do not make efforts to prevent gether. Diseases such as mosquito-borne malaria and However, there are simple things that you and I can tional Geographic’s website and some government the issue from worsening the consequences could the Zika virus will be more easily spread, and some do that will not take away from our everyday lives websites. This is just something that I would like to potentially cost us the beautiful green planet that we ecosystems and species could be destroyed entirely; and can help reduce the imminent effects of global make you, my peers, more aware of. Global warming call home. I encourage you today to simply consider for example, scientists estimate that as sea ice thins warming. is something that we can all fight together. a few things about global warming and try to take and disappears overtime, polar bears will disappear Here are some easy ways that we can incorporate action to help lessen the ill effects that humans cause Sources Used: https://tn.gov/health/article/climate-change with it. our love for the earth into a typical day: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/ in the environment. Although global warming may still not sound like • Drive less or carpool global-warming-effects/ First of all, let me make myself clear: I am not a very big deal (even after the very sad news about • Use the three R’s that Ms. Janie taught us in 3 Features November 2017 One of the Town’s Turkey Day Treats Best Traditions By HANNA KERLEY prepared pans, filling each pan about ⅔ full. Directions By ANGELA SINGLETON Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread teaspoons of cinnamon over each of the 3 pans soda, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of a stand The 41st Annual Hancock County Fall and place pans on a baking sheet. Bake for mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until Ingredients Festival took place on Saturday, October about 40-43 minutes, or until tops are set and a light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and 7th, and Sunday, October 8th, and what toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean beat until combined. Mix in the dry ingredi- better way to jump into the fall spirit? Bread or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Start ents until just combined. Stir in the chopped The whole town and more gathered at the 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour checking at 30 minutes because all mini pans, pecans, cover the dough and refrigerate for at Fall Festival site for an amazing time. It 2 teaspoons baking powder ovens, and climates vary. Allow bread to cool least 1 hour. Once the dough is chilled, preheat 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice in pans of about 15 minutes before removing your oven to 350 degrees F. Shape the dough lasted from 10 AM - 6 PM on both days. ¼ teaspoon salt and placing on a wire rack to cool. Bread will into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches a part on The celebration consisted of a lot of won- ¾ cup granulated sugar keep alright at room temperature for up to 5 a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. derful events, including great gospel and ¼ cup light brown sugar days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Cookies will flatten out while cooking if the bluegrass performances. The Tennessee ¾ cup pumpkin puree dough isn’t very cold. You may also choose Borderline band, Walter States’ High ⅓ cup vegetable oil Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies to create your dough balls and freeze 5 min- Lonesome Senate, and the fantastic Step- ¼ cup silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk utes prior to baking. Bake for 10 minutes or pin Out dance crew took to the stage on 2 tablespoons mild to medium molasses Ingredients until set. The cookies should just start to turn Saturday; on Sunday The Terry Collins 2 teaspoons vanilla extract light brown. Allow to cool on baking sheet for Family, The Gibson’s, The Hendrick’s, Cookies 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. and The English Family stole the show. Cinnamon Sugar Topping (divided 3 ways) 2 cups all-purpose flour Meanwhile, prepare your frosting. In a pot over Some amazing food was served as well, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking soda medium heat, combine the brown sugar and including the classic 4-H chickens and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt milk. Bring to a boil and boil for about 3-4 spiraled potatoes. For those who wanted 1 cup unsalted butter, softened minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat Directions to cool down a bit, ice cream and slush- ½ cup granulated sugar and stir in the butter and salt. Then, stir in the ies were also available for purchase. There Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray three 5x3x2- powder sugar. Whisk or beat with and electric ½ cup brown sugar were a lot of interesting booths as well, inch mini loaf pans very well with floured mixer until smooth. The frosting will firm up 1 large egg including one of my favorites--the apple cooking spray or grease and flour pans; set 1 teaspoon vanilla as it cools. Add about 1 tablespoon of frosting butter making booth, where you can get a aside. Take a large bowl, add flour, baking ½ cup finely chopped pecans to each cookie. You must work quickly while powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and whisk the frosting is hot as it will immediately set. If handmade, fresh free sample. Grades 6th and under made crafts that were displayed together; set aside. Take a separate large bowl Brown Sugar Frosting it starts to get clumpy when you add it to the and add the sugar, pumpkin, oil, milk, molas- 1 cup brown sugar cookies, heat it slightly to bring it back to the as well. I believe it’s safe to say the Fall ses, vanilla, and whisk until combined. Pour ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream consistency you like. Top with a pecan half and Festival is a Hancock county tradition that the wet pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredi- ¼ teaspoon salt store the cookies in an airtight container once has brought our community close together ents, and stir until just combined; don’t over 2 cups powdered sugar fully cooled and frosting has set. and will continue to do so for years to mix. Evenly distribute batter between the 3 come. Staff Spotlight: Hooping Through The Upcoming though we lost by 4 points on that Friday Fall Break night’s game against Unaka, I still tried Season my hardest. I scored a touchdown that night, and I’m very proud of my fellow By SAVANNAH HOPKINS successful season? A: “I know we will have a successful sea- Fun? teammates because I know they gave Basketball season is right around the corner. son. The guys have put in work through the it their all. Over fall break, I also went If you are like me, then you are counting down spring and into the summer. I fully believe they By ALICIA SEAL to Echo Valley corn maze where I rode the days until you get to cheer on our Indians will see the fruits of their labor. I expect big some hay rides and tried to fi nd my way and Lady Indians. Since we are so excited for For my fall break interviews, I wanted to things.” showcase both the fun, exciting aspects through some corn.” the upcoming season, we decided to interview Q: How do you motivate your players? Coach McCoy to hear his thoughts. of a week off from school and the plain, A: “I try to constantly remind them of what Thomas’ Interview: Q: What are your goals for this season? it means to wear that uniform. All the people ordinary aspects of everyday life. I talked A: “Our goals for this season are to continue who’ve came before them and put in the work. with sophomore, Ethan Short, because Q: What did you do over fall break? to grow and improve as we have over the off To know it means something to walk on that his fall break activities consisted of A: “Over fall break, on Saturday I just season. Each and every year our goals and ex- floor with Hancock County on their uniform, things that most people may not classify had a small lazy day, and on sunday I pectations should be championships, which and make sure people know that we mean busi- as “fun.” I also interviewed sophomore, went to church. Then, we had a dinner is no different this season. Leave it all on the ness each and every night we take that court.” and I played with my step sister….we floor every night, and never be content. Thomas Ellison, because he had a little Q: Why do you coach? more adventure than Ethan did over the played barbies. On Monday, we drove our Q: Who is your biggest rival, and do you A: “I love basketball and love Hancock look forward to playing that team? break. big rig down to Florida, and we arrived County, always have, always will; however, in Lakeland at around 3am. Then, we A: “Our biggest rival has to be Cosby. They the main reason I coach is to try and help these have won 7 of the last 9 district championships, guys develop as young men. To teach them Ethan’s Interview: went from Florida back up to a truck stop so they’re the team we are after each year. Al- hard work and respect, both on and off the Q: What fun experiences did you have called Mr.Waffl e in South Carolina. Fri- ways a game we mark on the calendar and look court. I want to impact them in a positive way over fall break, if any? day, we went and rode around in Virginia forward to each and every season.” and make a difference somehow in their life.” then came back home.” Q: Do you believe you’re going to have a A: “Well, over fall break I practiced foot- ball from 9am til 12pm everyday. Even The Dollywood Luminight Thanksgiving Day Outfits

By MADISON HATFIELD extensive restaurant and vendor menus By ALICIA SEAL This year, Dollywood’s Fall Festival was were new festive dishes and treats. They themed with illuminated jack-o-lanterns, had candy corn cotton candy, pumpkin thusly earning it the fun title of “Lumin- spice everything, and just regular pump- ight.” Timber Canyon was especially kin-themed foods, like cookies in the festive this year, as it was glowing with shape of little pumpkins with orange and many lights and jack-o-lanterns which green frosting. The park also sold lots of were contrasted by a thick layer of spooky pumpkin- and fall-themed merchandise, fog. There were even lights on some of such as t-shirts with pumpkins on them www.plyvore.com the rides, and the that read “Dollywood Luminight 2017.” A pair of black thigh-high boot gives Drop Line was The whole atmo- you a sense of fashion; plus, you get to lit up in bright sphere of the festival channel your inner Kim K-- hey, hey! purple. The rest of was warm and gave Dollywood was all the guests a decorated in the wonderful, whimsical spirit of fall, too. excitement for the www.ae.com The whole park Halloween season. A grey sweater dress would be good was blanketed in The carved pumpkins for a Thanksgiving Day outfit because shades of orange, and lights were beau- it is functional and easy to move around red, yellow, and tiful, the costumed in. Even if your mom puts you on baby gold. There were workers were fun and duty, you can run around catching those Photo Credit: Dollywood.com friendly, and Dolly- many seasonal Dollywood Luminght 2017 little boogers. www.amazon.com events and attrac- wood’s celebration of A plaid blanket scarf just pulls every- tions, including a the season was a great thing together and gives you a true fall Glow Maze and character meet-and-greets. success in its entirety--a great fall getaway color and look. Who doesn’t love all Among Dollywood’s usual impressive and for the whole family. those warm colors? 4 Sports November 2017 2017-2018 Basketball Senior, Alli- Schedule Logan Bailey’s Final Season By ALEIGHA NEELEY on Hancock’s Court son Hopkins By PRESTON HATFIELD By AMBER ESTES By EMILY HOPKINS DATE: OPPONENT: TIME: Logan Bailey is a senior member of the strength will be in the upcoming season? As basketball season is rapidly approaching Varsity Indians Basketball Team. He has A: Our physical fitness. Coach McCoy has we interviewed senior girls varsity basketball Nov. 14 @Cherokee HOF 5:00 bGB been dedicated the sport since he was just a been dedicated to bringing this program back player Allison Hopkins on her basketball ca- Nov. 16 Cloudland HOF 4:30 bGB little feller playing on the elementary school to a winning state of mind, and we have all reer. Nov. 20 Providence Aca. 4:00 gbGB PTO teams. Logan has worked hard at hon- bought in. We have trained and will continue Nov. 27 Clinch* 6:00 GB ing in his skills on the court and nurturing the to do so to stay in the best shape possible. Q: How many years have you partici- Nov. 30 @TSD* 6:00 GB bond between himself and his longtime team- Q: Do you think the team has any limita- pated in basketball? Dec. 1 Jellico* 5:00 bGB mates over the course of his lengthy basket- tions this year? Dec. 4 @Thomas Walker 4:00 gbGB ball career. With the 2017-18 season swiftly A: Our only limitations will be ourselves. A: I have played basketball for 13 years. Dec. 5 Washburn* 5:00 bGB approaching, Logan shared the following We can’t get down early in a game and decide Dec. 8 Greenback* 5:00 bGB thought about his team and his prospects for the outcome in our minds. Coach always says, Q: What has been your motivation to Dec. 12 Cosby* 5:00 gGB the upcoming season--his last season as a “Your head is what costs you games,” and if play basketball? Dec. 15 @Claiborne 4:00 gbGB Hancock Indian. we can overcome this, watch out. Dec. 19 @ Cumberland Gap5:00 bGB Q: How do you think the team will react A: I always wanted to be better than my Dec. 27-30 Christmas Classic GB Q: How do you think this season will to wins and losses? sister, Alex. Jan. 5 Berean* 6:00 GB compare to last year’s? A: We will take things game by game for Jan. 9 @Washburn* 5:00 bGB A: I believe between the two years we have the most part, but some games are just sweeter Q: Out of all the sports you have played Jan. 12 @Greenback* 5:00 bGB came in as a team with an attitude of bringing than others to get a win in; a close game tied is basketball your favorite? Why or why Jan. 16 Claiborne 4:00 gbGb Hancock County basketball back to what it in the fourth quarter--those are the ones where not? Jan. 18 @Clinch* 6:00 GB was in the earlier years. I believe we will be you’ll see our full emotions on display. Jan. 19 @Providence Aca. 4:00 gbGB just as dedicated but more prepared this year. Q: What are your personal goals for this A: Yes, because it’s so fun! Jan. 23 TSD* 6:00 GB Q: What improvements are the team season? Jan. 26 @Jellico* 5:00 bGB working on? A: I want to improve as a teammate and Q: What is your favorite basketball Jan. 29 Cumberland Gap 5:00 gGB A: Our ultimate goal as a unit is to improve player. It’s my senior year, and I want to go memory? Feb. 2 @Berean* 6:00 GB our teamwork. In the past two years, we have out with a splash. My fellow seniors and I Feb. 6 Thomas Walker 4:00 gbGB grown close as a team, and we want this to would like nothing more than to bring back a A: When we played Cumberland Gap Feb. 9 @Cosby* 5:00 bGB show on the court in our chemistry. We want district title to its true home. freshman year, I hit up a three pointer, and Feb. 12-20 Districts @Washburn GB to be prepared and stay united as a team on a Q: What are the team’s goals for this sea- someone made a layup putting us up by one * District Games mission. son? point to take the W. We hadn’t beat Cumber- HOF - Hall of Fame Games Q: Who do you think will be the team’s A: District, sub-state, state, ending the land Gap in at least 7 years. biggest competition this year? streak--there are a lot. We want more than Friday the 13th A: Honestly, Claiborne County or Cosby. anything to come out with our heads high even The Hancock-Claiborne rivalry is long spread in defeat knowing we left everything we could Volleyball Districts By PRESTON HATFIELD across the years, as is the case with Cosby; on the court, and at the end of the day, if we On October 13th, the Hancock County Indians however, breaking the losing streak to Cosby have done this, win or lose, we have achieved By SAVANNAH COLLINS hosted against the Unaka Rangers in a non-confer- would be quite the accomplishment. a goal. Q: What do you think the team’s greatest ence game. This was the second meeting between The Lady Indians volleyball team had their the two teams this season. Last game the Indians district games in the first week of October. The were fortunate to get the win with a score of 30- first game in the district tournament was against 28. To start off the game, the Indians completed a Happy Valley on October 3. The game started huge pass from #17 T.J Poore to #13 Ethan Short Final Steps On Field For Seniors at 6 o’clock at South Greene High School. The for the Indians’ touchdown. Indians failed the two By ASHLEY SMITH girls arrived fifty minutes early, so they had point conversion making it 6-0. Unaka fired back plenty of time to warm up and get ready to play. with a passing touchdown, making it 8-6. The In- Friday, October 20, the Hancock Indians and an extra point. The score: Rockwood 27- The Lady Indians were on the recieving end dians answered back with a huge run by #34 Seth football team took their home field for a game Hancock 0. of the serve in the first game. It started out a “Gummy” Hipshire. #22 Logan Sellers success- against the Rockwood Tigers. The game was In the second quarter, the Indians tried little bit bad, but soon the girls brought their fully got the two point conversion making the score Gold Out/Senior Night and was also being to score and, #34 Seth Hipshire had a few A game! They had a very good game after the 14-6. Unaka scored again making it 14-14. Indiana played on Nathanael Seal’s birthday. (The yard-gaining runs. Still, Rockwood dominated first match. The girls started to win, bring them- score again by #34 Seth Hipshire making the score team lost Nathanael in a car accident on Octo- and scored two more touchdowns and an extra selves up , and play their best. When the game 22-14. Unaka scored which makes the score 20-22 ber 31, 2016.) In his memory, a number “24” point, making the score, Rockwood 40, Han- was over, the Lady Indians placed 4th in the going into halftime. The Indians struggled to stop and a Cummins “C” were painted at the twen- cock 0. District. They were very proud of themselves! their passing game in the first half. ty-four yard lines. The usual captains were At halftime, the Indians presented Na- After that game, the Lady Indians had just Right off the bat, the Unaka Rangers scored accompanied by honorary captains: Hannah thanael’s parents, Dale and Angie Seal, a pair one day for them to get prepared to play their again making it 28-22 which gave Unaka the lead. South, Jeremiah South, Shane Gibson, Angie of yellow (Gold Out) game socks and a plaque. Indians again answered back with another hard run next district game. The next game was on Oc- Gibson, and Shayden Gibson to honor those The school presented them with a school jer- tober 5. The team had to go to South Greene by #34 Hipshire, making the score 28-28. Indians who have fought or are currently fighting sey with Nathanael’s number. The team also got the ball back and scored again. And again #34 to play the Lady Rebels. The girls did not come childhood cancer. Farm Bureau partnered with released twenty four balloons in his memory. Hipshire cannot be stopped with his 4th touch- out with a win, resulting in them not getting to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to spon- Afterwards, the Indians’ senior players were down of the game making the score, Hancock 36 move on through the districts. The girls were and Unaka 28. Unaka answered back and making sor the Gold Out Game, raising awareness and recognized: #25 Micheal Johnson, #51 An- very disappointed that they did not get to move the score 36-34. Hancock hauled in another touch- funds for the cause. drew Parson, #22 Logan Sellers, #54 John on through the districts. All in all, the team down with a good, hard run by #34 Gummy mak- The coin toss decided that the Indians would Ross Wilson, #35 Austin Nichols, #61 Ethan should not be too disappointed because they ing the score Hancock 42 and the Rangers 34. The kick off. The Tigers gained a touchdown right Lawson, and, manager, Preston Strange. were a new team, and this was the first season Rangers yet again scored a touchdown tying the off the bat. In response to being stopped on In the second half, the Tigers were able to that they had gotten to play together. Although game 42-42. The Rangers forced a turnover and offense, senior, #22 Logan Sellers broke up a gain one more touchdown and an extra point the girls did not come out with the win they score to give them the lead 48-42. The Indians did pass meant for a Tiger. Clearly outnumbered with no returning touchdowns from the Indi- played their hardest and gave it their all. everything they could and the forced a safety by and out-athleted, the Indians endured the rest ans. The final score was Rockwood 47 and So, at the end of all the games the Lady In- #4 Patrick Shelton making the score Unaka 48 and of the first quarter with Rockwood scoring Hancock 0. dians came out with the spot of fourth place in the Indians 44. three more touchdowns, a 2-point conversion, the district games. Featured Players Featured players are nominated by coaches based on outstanding games or highest stats

#34 Seth Hipshire has had #13 Karlie Bowlin had 11 #54 John Ross #18 Lillian Bunch had 14 #13 Ethan Short has done a an impressive running game kills and 4 blocks in a game. Wilson has done a great job assists in a game. great job at catching some this football season. in his position as center. key touchdown passes this season. 5 Entertainment November 2017 Not So Blue Debut (Album Review) By AMBER ESTES leasing singles from their debut album, their ble-platinum in Canada. Here” and “Only In Dreams.” Despite their audience’s attitudes began to change. The record had no title other than that of lyrics about bad experiences with girlfriends 1994--one of the biggest years in an era The band released three singles through the band’s name, and the cover only depicted and stereotypes of being losers and nerds, of grunge and sludge and hardcore rock n’ their label DGC Records-- “Undone (The the members standing against a calm blue Weezer maintains an upbeat “shake it off” roll when all the rockers were holed up in Sweater Song),” “Buddy Holly,” and “Say background; thusly, fans began calling it The mood throughout the album, and that mood their basements, surrounded by smoke and It Ain’t So”--which brought them to main- Blue Album. is especially evident in songs like “Surf Wax the smells of toxic substances writing about stream success Despite the America” and “In the Garage” in which the grief and anger and tiredness and nothing- despite the over- sad connota- lyrics are literally just about things that make ness. The nineties was the decade of grunge, whelming popu- tion of the color the guys happy. The attitudes that Weezer and it was simply wonderful. A new era had larity of grunge blue, the album present in their lyrics seem to be infectious begun, separating Layne Staley entirely from and alternative is filled with because listening to The Blue Album is one Paul Stanley. Grunge had become the dom- bands. It turned bright, energetic of the easiest ways to find a bit of happiness inant power in the music industry, and hair out that the guys tracks that seem in the middle of a bad day. bands were beginning to fade a bit from the had simply been to just make The songs on this album are some of the international limelight. But what about the playing their the day better best sing-along tracks that the nineties ever artists of the nineties who did not identify songs in the when they come produced; after hearing the album just once, with the grunge aesthetic and style? What wrong venues across the radio. the lyrics are permanently imprinted on lis- about the songwriters who simply enjoyed because, once The majority teners’ brains. This album is perfect for long life and wanted to express that through their their tracks were of tracks from car rides, fun trips with friends, and times upbeat, happy tunes? Did they just wait made available this album still when you’re stressed, angry, sad, or de- until the 2000’s when the era of grunge had to the rest of the remain some pressed. Basically, this album is good to lis- passed? The answer lies in Weezer’s debut country, every- of the band’s ten to in every instance, no matter what kind album, known by fans as simply The Blue one seemed to most popular of day you are having. It makes the good Album. be down with a songs,like the days better. It makes the bad days easier. Photo credit: Wikipedia This album was released on May 10th of little pick-me-up three singles Everyone could use a little Weezer in their 1994, and the Big Four of Grunge (Alice from the deep, mentioned earlier lives, and The Blue Album is just $3.99 right in Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Sound- emotional grunge (which are actu- now in FYE… In all seriousness, though, garden) also dropped their own iconic al- scene. With the release of their self-titled ally the band’s greatest hits to date), “My this is one of my favorite albums of all time, bums that year. Thusly, 1994 was not an debut album, Weezer no longer had to com- Name is Jonas” (which is featured on Guitar which is saying a lot because I normally easy time for a band like Weezer to try to pete with grunge icons for fame because Hero III: Legends of Rock), “In the Garage,” get into deeper, more interpretive music. I compete with the prominent genre of the era. their music was the yin to grunge’s yang-- and “Only in Dreams.” The instrumentalism rate The Blue Album 10/10, five stars, and However, after playing in local clubs and the light in the midst of the darkness. Even- on the album sets a mood of joy and con- “would definitely recommend” simply be- bars for a couple years and receiving less tually, over 4 million copies of the debut tentment, and so do the lyrics for the most cause of how unintentionally powerful it than satisfactory feedback from their grun- were sold worldwide, and the album went part, although there are exceptions in songs really is. ge-smitten crowds, when Weezer began re- triple-platinum in the United States and dou- such as “The World Has Turned and Left Me An “Unforgettable” Call of Duty WWII Boots Return to the Ground Night By THOMAS ELLISON By SAVANNAH HOPKINS Old Dominion then took the stage sing- ing many of their new hits as well as “No On September 30th, Gage and I had the Such Thing as a Broken Heart,” “Written opportunity to travel to Alpharetta, Geor- In the Sand,” and “Snapback.” gia to hear my favorite country music Then, Thomas Rhett finally entered the artist, Thomas Rhett. The Verizon Am- stage emerging in a cloud of smoke sing- phitheatre was packed all the way back to ing “Crash and Burn.” Rhett continued the grass, and not a seat was empty. singing songs from his previous album, as To open up the Home Team Tour, well as his newest album “Life Changes.” Walker Hayes joined the stage to pump up His wife, Lauren, joined him on stage the crowd singing a few songs including during the performance of his biggest hit his top single “You Broke Up With Me.” as of right now: “Unforgettable.”

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A Race For Life This Call Of Duty is the first one in a few replace the create-a-class system. Accord- years that we have been complete “boots ing to Wiki, the new divisions for Call of By LAUREN LINDEN named June and her three week old daughter on the ground.” The past few Call Of Duty Duty WWII are as follows: Lily arrived at the Happy Trails house. June games have been with boost jumps, double • Infantry: The most versatile division came to see Mack, the leader of the Happy jumps, or jetpacks. Most people will enjoy in the game, it is equipped for mid to The book, Race Across The Sky by Derek Trails Running Club, because her daughter was being back on the ground and going back Sherman is an inspirational story that touches long range combat. The special skill very ill and she believed that Mack’s kinetic from the space-age to the old times, where the hearts of many people who have read it. of this division is the bayonet charge, energy could “heal” her. Caleb started to love people died because of bullets, not the en- Derek Sherman does an excellent job portray- which can lead to brutal melee com- June and Lily while they were staying with the ing the life of a runner in his book. Sherman emy’s special abilities. This Call Of Duty, bat. Happy Trails Running Club. June and Caleb depicts the hardships that the runners had to go developed by Sledgehammer Games, is set • Airborne: This division makes play- took Lily to the doctor to find out that Lily had through to be able to run ultra- during WWII in the European theatre.The ers move fast while remaining quiet. a genetic disorder called Al- marathons, and he portrays the multiplayer mode will have expansive maps, Players in this division can attach pha-one antitrypsin deficiency. pain that they went through to and zombies mode will be returning. Most After three months, Lily was suppressors to submachine guns at get in that good of shape. This people will be excited to hear that this Call of not getting any better, so Caleb any time during combat which allows tragic story teaches readers to Duty will not have unlimited sprint like some sent his brother Shane,who for more stealth based gameplay style. persevere, strive to follow their of the other boots on the ground CoD games. works for a pharmaceutical • Armored: This division has the heavi- dreams, and fight for those you The slide mechanic is being replaced by a company, a letter asking him est firepower, being able to mount ma- care about. Sherman explains for help. In the letter Caleb hit-the-deck mechanic similar to the dolphin chine guns and carry rocket launchers the runners’ lives and how the writes, “Dear Shane, I hope dive mechanic of previous games. This will as secondary weapons. Happy Trails Running Club you’re well. I need to talk to be the first Call Of Duty since the original • Mountain: This division focuses on changed them.While this book you about something import- not to feature health regeneration in the cam- long range combat, making sniper ri- uses some inappropriate lan- Photo credit: Amazon.com paign, so players must rely on medics to heal fles more precise with aim assist and guage, I encourage those who ant. Do you want to come out here for a weekend? You can them and other squad members to provide improving the aim through scope by struggle to find themselves to them with ammunitions. Squad members can read this very inspiring book; write me at my job” (Sherman blocking out surroundings from play- reveal the locations of enemies for others, they will find help from it. 23). Shane makes the decision to help Caleb er’s view. soldiers can be captured, and wounded allies In Sherman’s book, a thirty-two-year-old find a medicine that will cure Lily. Caleb and • Expeditionary: Shotguns used by mannamed Caleb Oberest left his hometown, June have to decide if they want to leave the can be dragged to be covered and healed. players in this division have incen- his family, and his job to move to Boulder, Happy Trails Running Club to help Lily or stay There are abilities that will help people out diary rounds that burn enemies to Colorado to run with the Happy Trails Running and see if Mack will help her as time goes on. when choosing their play-style. These new death” Club. Caleb left everything to move to Boul- Caleb is going to run the race of his life in Yo- abilities are called divisions, and they will Each class has different abilities, but they der, and he had no way to contact people once semite; unfortunately, it is his last. are untradeable. he joined the club. Eleven years later, a woman 6 Tribe Vibes November 2017 Puzzle Contest Notes from Complete your wordsearch. 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They don’t meet the koalafi cations. • Have you ever tried to eat a clock? It’s very time consuming. BIRTHDAYS 2017-2018 Autumn Moore 11/4 Lillian Bunch 11/14 Payton Neeley 11/27 BASKETBALL Treybeon Cooper 11/5 Devin Martin 11/19 Brooklyn Kinsler 11/29 Levi Wilson 11/6 Tanner Dalton 11/20 Cassie Williams 11/29 Kendall Morgan 11/9 Mollie Martin 11/20 ROSTERS Anton Johnson 11/12 Steven Depew 11/21 BOYS: Preston Strange 11/12 Terry Pitts 11/22 GIRLS: Lexie Wilder 11/12 Meghan Holt 11/24 Name: Grade: Name: Grade: Logan Bailey Sr Tyler Mullins Sr August Baker Sr MASTODON ROCKS!!! Austin Surgenor Sr Madison Brewer Sr By AMBER ESTES Shawn Delph Sr Tabitha Dykes Sr Josh Webb Jr Allison Hopkins Sr The theater was dark and album Crack the Skye: “The Last around them--and had half-broken Hunter Holt Jr Karlie Bowlin Jr humid; smells of sweat and booze Baron.” The entire crowd was necks from headbanging for the Gage Maloney Jr Breanna Seal Jr hung heavily in the air. The crowd completely insane, screaming, four-hour duration of the show. Ryan Lawson Jr Joce Ferguson So was hyped and full of anticipation. headbanging, and moshing while I, myself, had a sore neck for at Branson Delph Jr Aleigha Neeley So Some dim blue lights suddenly Mastodon shredded out the song least a week after the show, and it Treybeon Cooper So Payton Neeley So illuminated the stage, and a thin and melted everyone’s faces off. hurt just to “lean and look” while Isaiah Maloney So Lanie Dalton Fr layer of silvery fog rolled out into The show continued, and the band driving. Did I care? Not one bit. Preston Hatfi eld So Juliann Gibson Fr the pit. The fi rst opening act, the progressed by playing a diverse At the end of the concert, after Austin Seal So Leigha Murrell Fr heavy post-metal band Russian set which included songs from all the band had played an encore Ethan Short So Cassie Seal Fr Circles, took to the stage and choosing the devilish track Tyler Johnson So Lexie Linden 8th brought the crowd to life with “Motherpuncher,” Mastodon Kip Collins Fr their doomy, vocal-less tracks. said their goodbyes as the crowd Tyler Harrison Fr Head Coach: Kristy Cantwell Devon Blevins Fr There was plenty of headbanging, cheered and screamed and longed Assistant: Nolan Campbell Hunter Hatfi eld 8th but only a few people were off for the show to continue. How- Joe Ferguson 8th ever, Brann Dailor, the drummer, their seats. However, the next act, Dawson Yount 8th the hard garage rock band, Eagles actually greeted the crowd as his Aaron Drinnon 8th of Death Metal, brought the crowd bandmates were exiting the stage Nate Cantwell 8th to their feet with their energetic because, of course, he had been performance, upbeat tunes, and in the back the whole night. He Team Assistants: surprise visit by the headliner’s cracked a few jokes and revealed Ethan Maloney own guitarist and co-vocalist, his light hearted nature. My boy- Jaxon Neeley Brent Hinds. The crowd was al- friend, Alex, a drummer himself, most fully hyped. Then, the stage was at the concert with me, and Photo Credit: Amber Estes he had moved closer to the stage Head Coach: Evan McCoy went black. Troy Sanders mudering the bass The intermission was a trip. because he kind of idolizes Brann. Assistant: Nolan Campbell It was a storm of merch-buying, their albums from Remission to Then, Brann said his last farewell alcohol-indulging, and spilling Emperor of Sand, the album for of the night as he threw his drum- drinks while running back to which the band was touring. They sticks out into the black sea of seats so to not miss the main played all of their greatest jams people. Everyone watched as they event--the band we all came to except for “Blood and Thunder” sailed through the air, fi ghting see. Everyone settled back in, but (which kind of made me sad) and to be the one standing where the the theater was far from relaxed. at least half of the songs from their sticks were going to land. Time RealBY ANASTEY Talk SEAL The crowd’s anticipation was latest album, including “Sul- seemed to be moving in slow-mo- “You have to be odd to be number one.. onto it.” through the roof. Without warn- tan’s Curse,” “Show Yourself,” tion when I realized that Alex had but you also have to be odd to be 3, 5, ing, the deep purple stage lights “Steambreather,” “Andromeda,” caught one of Brann’s sticks. He 7, etc” “The best thing for a broken heart is came on, and Troy Sanders, Bill and more. All the while, the ran back to our seats, screaming the right song.” Kelliher, Brann Dailor, and Brent crowd never eased up. After each wildly, and we celebrated like “You know what I know? None of this Hinds--the gods who make up song, there were shouts of “H**L madmen. Mastodon gave me one will matter in 10 years.” “Don’t dream little because if the the legendary progressive stoner YEAH” and the crowd’s best of the greatest nights of my life. dream comes true you only have a metal band, Mastodon--sauntered efforts at death-growling. There This has been the story of the “Why are you so concerned with how little dream and nothing to go for.” out onto the stage. The audience was not a single moment of calm, time I saw Mastodon, one of my you look? You’ll never see any of these went totally nuts. Brent gave even when the band was tuning. all-time favorite metal bands, live people again.” “Being a product of your environ- a quick yet hardcore greeting, Everyone was drenched with on my last birthday. ment is no better than trash sitting in “If it doesn’t make you sleep better at a landfi ll and never getting recycled, and the rockers began to play sweat--both their own and that night and it makes you angry to think damaging to the world and hurting one of the biggest hits from their of the people who were moshing about, you’re hurting yourself to hold everything around you.”