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The Times Inside Volume XI, Issue 3 South Forsyth High School February 2010 News Disaster in Haiti pgs. 1-3 Tricia Surber and Marin Wijma On Tuesday, January 12th, a this point the death toll is around 200,000 have opposing views on how the situation massive earthquake of a 7.0 magnitude on people. Surviving citizens are stripping should be handled. All of these opposing the Richter magnitude scale, hit the poverty the countryside of trees, which are being governments in the small country are stricken country of Haiti, leaving total used as fuel and fi rewood. The space that creating much confl ict over decisions on devastation. The strength of the earthquake has been deforested is being used for how to help. Because food and water are in sent even the most stable buildings agricultural purposes. However, if there short supply, chaos erupts when the supplies crumbling to the ground, trapping citizens were to be heavy rain, a huge landslide are being distributed among citizens. Three beneath the rubble. The point where the could occur. thousand bandits have even escaped from gigantic earthquake originated was just ten The citizens of Haiti are afraid to prisons and are posing a threat to the already weak citizens. Money has been generously donated to the cause from all around the world. Google has graciously donated Features about one million dollars. Wyclef Jean has pgs. 4-7 set up an organization through his Twitter account called Yele that has already raised one million dollars. However, there have been allegations against Jean saying that he was using the money for personal reasons, which he strongly denies. Madonna has donated two-hundred-fi fty thousand dollars from her own bank account. Ein Herz für Kinder, a German radio station, has raised eighteen million dollars. Total, the money raised exceeds three hundred twenty million dollars. The Red Cross has sent a fl oating hospital that is fully equipped with Center Stage supplies and surgeons. Canada has sent one pgs. 8-9 thousand soldiers and fi ve hundred medical personnel. People from all over the world miles southwest of the country’s capital, go inside the buildings that are still intact are responding quickly and generously with Port-au-Prince. Authorities estimate that the because of the fear that there will be an donations of time and money earthquake started about six miles beneath aftershock, and the building will crumble The damage that the earthquake the surface making the shaking so violent on top of them. Thus, the surviving citizens has done to Haiti is exponential. Hundreds that it could be felt in Cuba, two hundred were forced to live in make-shift homes; of thousands have died, and many others miles away. Buildings shook for over thirty- many of which are made from cardboard are seriously injured. January 12, 2010, will fi ve seconds, and after the initial rumble had boxes or any loose fabric that can be be a day that will forever live in infamy for ceased, the city was covered by a cloud of found. the small country of Haiti. If you wish to dust and smoke for nearly twenty minutes. At this point, the United States donate any money to the Haitian people, People who were caught beneath the debris and the UN are offering full support to you can text “Haiti” to 90999, or you can were still being found alive twelve days the people of Haiti. Italy and Spain have donate online to the Red Cross or The Editorials later. both sent ships full of supplies and medical Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. This will add an personnel. The Haitian government is pgs. 10-13 Since the initial quake, there has extra ten dollars to your phone bill at the been at least eleven aftershocks, three of still intact; however, it is very weak. The end of the month. Any donation no matter which registered at over a 5.0 magnitude. At US, UN, and Haitian governments all how small will be appreciated.

Sports pgs. 14-16 February 2010 News Page 3 Read Across Speed Dating with a Spanish Twist America Christine Hoggatt Coming The In November, AP Spanish students met with the speed dating as a practice for the Brooke Lively IB Spanish students in the PAC and speed oral portion of the AP and IB exams. Up This In 1998, the NEA began “Read Across dated their way through the class period. The activity was a enormous success America”, an event held on Dr. Seuss’s There were only two rules set in place for and stimulated a new love for the lan- Year... birthday, March 2nd, inspiring children of this event: 1) you must speak only Span- guage. Adriana Booker said, “I liked all ages to read. “The more that you read, the ish and 2) you must tell two truths and one this activity because it was nice talking more things you will know. The more that lie. Students were then scrambled, put into to other students at the same level as me. MARCH News you learn, the more places you’ll go,” Dr. pairs, and allowed to talk for fi ve minutes. I learned some new words that I haven’t March 10 Governor’s Cup Seuss wrote. NEA’s “Read Across America” The atmosphere was charged with heard of before. The IB kids helped me a HANDS-ON Tricia Surber and Marin Wijma provides members, parents, and children excitement, and soon, without realizing lot and now I have more interest in learn- Early Release with the resources and activities they need to it, the students were having fun speaking ing the Spanish language.” As a student PROGRAM The Governor’s Cup was created receive. The fi ve top scoring high schools keep reading and learning all year long. Spanish. Ben Thomas said, “It was a ton who participated in the event myself, I FOR in 2004 by Georgia governor Sonny Purdue in the state receive the name of their school Reading is one of the most of fun because we had fl uid conversations enjoyed trying to fi gure out which state- March 18-19 to help raise high school SAT scores. The on a plaque. The thirty-fi ve regional winners fundamental elements of a strong education, with our peers about what we enjoy.” The ment was a lie. Through that challenge, TEENS & program was designed to encourage seniors receive a trophy and a one thousand-dollar but unfortunately many students do not experience facilitated the students meeting I got to know more about people whom Early Release to do better on the SATs by offering prizes to grant for SAT materials. The top fi ve class allot enough of their time for reading. “The new people and challenged them to speak I thought I already knew. Using Spanish PARENTS the high school that had the largest increase winners receive the Governors Cup, a two Educational Testing Services reported that fl uently. made it more challenging but also more in scores over a three-year period. Senior’s thousand-dollar grant for SAT materials, students who do more reading at home are Sra. Gustavus and Sra. Harris used interesting and fun. SAT scores in each school are calculated to and a recognition ceremony with governor better readers and have higher math scores; APRIL fi gure out the average test scores. The SAT Sonny Purdue. however, students read less for fun as they scores over the past three years are then This year, South Forsyth High get older” (Educational Testing Service, April 1-2 compared and analyzed. School placed as a regional winner. In 2007, 1999. America’s Smallest School: The There are fi ve classes of high South’s average SAT score was 1575. In Family). This is why “Read Across America” Inclement Weather Day schools with eight regions in each. The 2008, that score increased to 1585. Finally, was created--to inspire children, teens, and classes are usually defi ned as A, AA, AAA, in 2009, South’s average scores rose to adults to fi t more reading into their lives. This 8 hour, hands-on course for teens and their AAAA, and AAAAA. These classes are 1622. Over the three years, the school’s The founders of “Read Across America” April 5-9 parents, has been designed by police officers and determined by the number of students increasing average amounted to a twenty- believe one can never read too much. There Spring Break attending each school. The more students three point increase. During the past three are millions of books to read and explore. is taught by police academy instructors. attending, the higher the class, ensuring that years, South advanced from bronze status, Reading is something that makes people there is a fair chance for each school, no to silver status, and now to gold status. more intelligent, and it can help you to relax This structured course includes: matter the size. “We are once again awed at the superior after a hard day. April 28 �� Two hours of classroom training There are three areas in which a academic performance demonstrated by If you are looking for somewhere Early Release �� Vehicle Maintenance Overview - teaching teens how to keep their school can win. They can win in the class the student body of South Forsyth High to go or for something to do on “Read Across or regional categories and can also win by School,” Dr. Branch exclaims. America Day”, go to your local school, book car mechanically safe and why it is important having the highest average SAT score over South will continue to grow in store, library, hospital, church, etc. Most �� Five practical, behind-the-wheel driving exercises teaching three years. The categories in order from its academic excellence. Placing in the of these places will be doing something to MAY accident avoidance lowest to highest are as follows: regional Governor’s Cup this year was a huge celebrate reading. If not, do something at and then class, with the top scorers over all. accomplishment. The faculty and staff are home with your family. Get some people May 28 - Serpentine cone course - Threshold braking At fi rst, there are forty regional winners. amazed at the students’ hard work. Because together and read aloud, or go to the NEA - Precision driving course - Off-road recovery exercise The highest fi ve scores from those regional of South’s increase in scores, South will website listed below to get more great ideas. LAST DAY OF - Evasive maneuver braking exercise winners continue on to the class category. be receiving a trophy and a one-thousand Forsyth County’s media centers SCHOOL The school with the largest average gain dollar grant for SAT materials, which will will host children’s programs throughout the Classes are continually forming for teens, with their parents, over three years out the class section is help propel South Forsyth High School to week that will include stories, songs, puppets, in Braselton and Augusta, with other locations being added. determined to be the fi nal winner. another Governor’s Cup victory. visits from some of Seuss’ characters, How far you advance in the and other children’s activities. For more May 31 Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. competition, determines the prize you information, check the Cumming Library or Memorial Day Only $150 per team - teen & parent (guardian). the Sharon Forks Library. If you are older (Prices subject to change without notice.) and have outgrown Dr. Seuss, you can read more advanced books like Twilight or Harry Participant’s must have a valid Georgia learner’s permit for 6 months and 30 hours driving Potter. JUNE experience or a valid driver’s license. Driver must provide a properly maintained, serviced, If you would like to get involved in insured and licensed vehicle which you will drive during the course. “Read Across America”, you should contact June 1 your local NEA or one of the places listed For more information about the program or above. The NEA website (www.nea.org/ GRADUATION to register for the next available class, readacross/) has more information and ideas visit www.fearthis4life.org or call for the public. Woodrow Gaines at 770-823-7823 Mrs. Willis Accepted in NSTA Tori McHenry Do you have the scoop? South’s Biology teacher, Mrs. Jessica from Georgia. The NSTA will now pay Willis, was accepted into the National for her to go to Philadelphia in March Do you have an opinion? New Year Shows Need for Tighter Airport Security Science Teachers Association. The NSTA is for a week to attend a conference where she will take part in professional learning Tricia Surber and Marin Wijma the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation classes. On Christmas, there was a mas- ticket with cash and did not check any might endanger the lives of others. His compartments. Additionally, the airlines in teaching and learning within science. Mrs. Willis favorite topic in college sive breach in airport security. There was luggage. He was on a watch list from the father also said that he might be working have been asked not to show where the Mrs. Willis applied in hopes of expanding was evolution. This interest encouraged Let your voice be heard. an attempted bombing on Northwest fl ight United States National Counterterrorism with Al Qaeda to attack the United States. plane is located on the television screens her knowledge of biology and advancing her her to teach biology and biology for 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit. A twenty- Center because his own father had writ- Due to the attempted attack, air- during international fl ights. Passengers teaching techniques. When the results were English Language Learners, which three year-old Nigerian man by the name of ten a letter proposing the idea that his son port security had to be signifi cantly im- are no longer allowed to hold any items in announced, Mrs. Willis was excited to hear she has done so for the past two years. We’re always open to including guest Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab boarded the proved to prevent further attacks. Security their laps, including laptops and blankets. that she was one of only six people accepted Biology is the study of life, and she says, plane and proceeded to act suspiciously. policies have been changed to eliminate The increase in security will “I don’t fi nd anything more interesting writers and letters to the editors in our Once the plane was in the air, Abdulmu- any possible danger. All airports will be lengthen the amount of time needed to than life itself and science is the pursuit issues. tallab pulled a blanket over his head and receiving and using full body scanners pass through security, but in the long run, of truth.” Not only does she excel in proceeded to ignite a small fi re. However to increase the chance of detecting items it is for the good of the passengers. Secu- teaching biology, but she also fi nds time the quick work of the other passengers, the stored beneath one’s clothing. Random rity offi cials have recommended that pas- to coach JV basketball cheerleading, fi re was extinguished before it could cause vehicle and luggage searches will be con- sengers allot an extra hour before their sponsor the dance company, and lead the If you’re interested in being a part of the any damage to the well-being of the many ducted and more bomb sniffi ng dogs will fl ight to deal with the increase in security. Green Initiative Club. people on the fl ight. be used. More pat downs will be con- The United States government has taken next issue of The Southside Times email When the plane landed, Abdulmu- ducted and police offi cers will be patrol- this incident quite seriously and are tak- tallab was given a full body search and was ling the airport more heavily. Lastly, there ing every possible measure to ensure the us at: found to have explosives inside his under- will be chemical analysis on luggage, all safety of each and every person while on wear. He was taken to a Michigan hospital luggage must be screened by x-ray scan- an airplane. where he was treated for third degree burns ners before being deposited on the plane, and then taken into custody. and if you are on the watch list you may [email protected] Abdulmutallab left many warn- no longer board an aviation vehicle.. ing signs before he attempted to bomb the Once on board the plane, all car- fl ight. Abdulmutallab bought a one-way ry-on items must be stored in the overhead February 2010 Features Page 5 A Day in the Life of an Administrator Forsyth Co. Humane Society The Tricia Surber and Marin Wijma Ashley Saake A high school day.” Bus duty concludes her needed to work in a middle or The Forsyth County make sure the new animal will administrator is one of the most school day, and afterwards she elementary school. High school Humane Society, located at 4440 get along with your current pets. hard-working and important begins to plan for the next day is widely viewed as the hardest Keith Bridge Road, is a wonderful, Fostering pets is another non-profit organization where you way you can help the Humane members of a school’s staff. or tries to get ahead on projects. place to teach. “I chose to teach can adopt a new pet, volunteer, or Society; this frees up cage space The administrators Features Administrators are always high school because I’ve always just donate money or pet food. for more animals. Fostering a Live. Learn. Lead. Teacher Feature - Dr. Deurlein working to improve the daily are the most spirited members taught high school, so I love If you are an animal lover and pet is taking an animal into your Courtney Covert Allie Faggetter lives of students at South Forsyth working in the high school. I looking to help out animals in home and caring for it like you High School. An administrator love working with students and need, the Humane Society is the You may have seen information within his or her topic, With fourteen years Deurlein says about her students, Chicago. She explained that she would your own pet until the the students walking around some of which include Travel of teaching experience, ten of “They are the best kids on the is excited to experience Chicago has many duties to fulfill during teachers in a leadership role,” place for you! Humane Society finds the animal school in business professional & Tourism Marketing, Apparel those years at South Forsyth planet and are great to work with. and knows she is making a good the day; therefore, administrators Ms. Cannizzaro explained. To learn more about a permanent home. attire. You may have made fun & Accessories Marketing, and High, Dr. Deurlein knows They make me laugh everyday.” decision, “I hate the pizza, and have to arrive to school early and A perk of being an the organization, I interviewed Volunteering is greatly of these students. You may have Automotive Services Marketing. what she is doing. Currently, In addition to teaching, despise the cold, but it’s my leave late. Assistant Principal administrator, in Ms. Cannizzaro’s Joe Radack, an employee who appreciated at the Humane made the biggest mistake of your Another type of event is she teaches senior Advanced favorite city in the world.” But Brandi Cannizzaro is one of these opinion, is that you get to know has been working at the Humane Society. There is a mandatory life. These students are DECA role-playing, involving a student Composition and AP Language it will never be the same. Of hard working administrators. so many students and teachers. Society for about a year now. orientation you must attend to competitors, and they very well or a pair of students taking a test He has many responsibilities, qualify to be a volunteer. You and is admired by many course, she says, she is going to This is a day in the life of “I enjoy my job because I work may be this country’s future CEOs. and presenting a solution for a miss how comfortable she feels including helping people who are can help in various ways, like Despite DECA’s best students. “Looking back on hypothetical business situation Assistant Principal Cannizzaro. hands on with other people in a interested in adopting an animal, cleaning the facilities, dog walks, efforts to explain the club and its to a pair of judges. This event high school, I can say that Dr. and all the fun she’s had here. She also enjoyed living in the same Ms. Cannizzaro’s leadership role,” she says. “I love cleaning kennels, giving medicine fundraising, socializing with the purpose, many people remain in is a perfect fit for students D is one of my favorite teachers daily duties include bus duty it when we are able to see our the dark when it comes to what who are professional and that I not only respect but also community in which she teaches to the animals, and feeding the animals, and spreading the word in the mornings and afternoons students be successful and seeing DECA really is. “To me, DECA quick in thinking on their feet. look up to,” says senior, Rose and seeing her students outside dogs and cats. about volunteering. is a great way to meet new people, A manual is a third Freitag. However, her time at of school in the community. She and one lunch duty. During the the seniors complete their school The society has been The society is an acquire skills that will prove type of competitive event within South will soon come to an end; wants her students to remember course of the school day, she of South Forsyth High School. years. This to me makes being open for about twenty years. The organization that saves the value in my future career, and DECA. A bit more challenging in she has recently announced that her as a teacher they liked and attends meetings, visits classes, Whenever there is a sporting an administrator worthwhile.” organization takes in stray dogs lives of hundreds of animals be a part of an organization that preparation, this event really takes cared about and wants them to and schedules substitutes. Her event, an administrator will be in Forsyth County has and cats, and other animals that every day. Donations are always is nationally recognized for it’s a dedicated student. Manuals she is moving to Chicago this summer to be with her family. feel like they have learned helpful two main duties to carry out attendance. They try to support many outstanding schools: people can’t care for anymore. welcome, including your time, members’ success. Plus it’s a lot are 10- to 30-page marketing information for their futures. Space is very limited in the money, or pet food. Each and of fun,” explains Rose Freitag, a As a graduate of the University at South Forsyth High School all of the War Eagle teams; therefore, many teachers are proposals. Some center on a facility because it is a non-profit every donation will be greatly DECA member, competitor, and business in the community and of Phoenix, Dr. Deurlein has When asked what her students are scheduling and testing. therefore, the time they are able to attracted to our system because of have taught her over the years, organization which receives appreciated by the staff and officer. DECA is an opportunity build a marketing campaign written a novel and hopes to Ms. Cannizzaro plans get home varies from day to day. our high reputation. This is what she replied, “How to have a no money from the state or the animals. For more information for students to have real-life around it, while others require the get it published soon. She has and facilitates school wide tests Ms. Cannizzaro didn’t happened in Ms. Cannizzaro’s experiences in the business student(s) to create the concept good sense of humor.” Her quick federal government. Also, the about adopting pets or helping two children, one daughter in such as the PSAT. On a typical start out as an administrator. She case. “I used to teach at North and marketing world, and as of an entire business from the college, Rachel, and one son, wit and happiness is definitely society is a no-kill shelter, which the Forsyth County Humane day, she arrives at school around began in the school system as a Gwinnett, and Forsyth County DECA kicks off its competition ground up. Students then create a senior here at South, Jon Dr. Deurlein is the sponsor of the noticeable and have made a mark limits the number of animals in Society, please visit the website: season, students are more high school math teacher. She was presentation boards and prepare Deurlein. Interact Club here at South. The on all of her students, who will 7:15, catches up on e-mail has great schools. After I did the shelter at one time. No one http://www.forsythpets.org/. excited about the club than ever. a 10-minute presentation for the Becoming a teacher club was founded last year and is remember her for days to come. and prepares for the upcoming a teacher for twelve years prior to some research, I decided to come person owns the society; there is Anyone is welcome judges. Although this event may quite active.“It is so important for As Dr. Deurlein departs school day. Then at 7:45 she coming to South. She has been a to South,” she explains. a board of directors that runs it. to join DECA, but in order to sound overwhelming, the overall was not her primary goal. She was originally a writer and teens to have the opportunity to be on her last day of teaching goes to bus duty until 8:15. At teacher at South for the past five Overall, being an Before adopting a pet, compete within the club, students experience is extremely rewarding. the potential owners’ homes are must be enrolled in a marketing later started substitute teaching, involved in their community,” she at South Forsyth in May, she lunch time, she monitors the years. “I really enjoyed Algebra administrator is a great deal of The final types of inspected to make sure the pets class. Regional competition competitive events are lesser where she learned that she explains. As a member of the club, look back on all the memories lunchroom. From lunch until II, Calculus, and Trigonometry,” work, but in the end, it is quite will be placed into a healthy and took place on Thursday, January known. There are opportunities liked working with teens. it is obvious to me that Dr. Deurlein created over her years here. Her bus duty Ms. Cannizzaro has a Ms. Cannizzaro says, “if I was rewarding. There is one thing loves being involved in Interact and mark on this school will not be safe living environment. Yards 28th, at Cherokee High School. such as Stock Market Game, This experience inspired her different schedule every day; going to teach I wanted to teach Ms. Cannizzaro would like all Those students who place high DECA Quiz Bowl, Business is very happy to help those in need. forgotten nor will the knowledge are checked to make sure they are to return to college to get her she may attend a meeting, work at the upper level.” This is Ms. students at South to realize: enough to move on to state- Speech, and Job Interview. Bachelor’s Degree so that she But every chapter comes she has taught her hundreds of fenced in for adopted dogs. Also, it level competition will travel to on a project, or visit classes. “I Cannizzaro’s first year as vice- “Any administrator is very These events don’t fall under could become a teacher. And to an end only to begin a new students. As her story continues is important to mention any other the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta any specific category, but they try to visit classes every day,” principal. Being part of a high approachable. We are here to help she’s never looked back. Today one. For Dr. Deurlein it’s time to in Chicago this summer, she pets living in the house so that the on February 25-26th. The final all have one thing in common; school staff requires a large skill her favorite part of teaching turn the page. Even though she is will embark upon a new chapter Ms. Cannizzaro says. “It is any grade level. Don’t hesitate to humane society employees can level of DECA competition, the they are beneficial. All of these leaving her life in Forsyth, she will building upon the already written probably the best part of my set - very different from those ask.” International Career Development events are mock-ups of actual still remains - being around Conference (ICDC), will be held experiences found in the everyday and working with the kids. Dr. soon be ready to begin a new life in chapters created at South. in Louisville, Kentucky, April business world. You can’t go 24-27th. These competitions are wrong with any of these events— more than simply opportunities no matter which one you choose. to showcase skills as a marketing Overall, the dedicated student; they are also chances marketing students taking part in to network with students and DECA competition put in hours professionals and enjoy a few upon hours of labor and practice. days of DECA excitement. For what? The glory, the pride, There are a variety of the recognition, and the money— competitive events with which a all available through participation student can get involved. The first in DECA. As awards and of these events is a test. In some scholarships begin pouring out at cases, a test will be integrated international competition, all the within other forms of competition, hard-work and devotion becomes but in others it stands alone. If a worthwhile. In summation, as you student chooses to compete in see DECA competitors walking a testing-only event, he or she the halls in the final days before will study both broad marketing competition, wish them luck—it information and more specific will be greatly appreciated. Dr. Deurlein with a few of her students: (left) Kevin Ureda, Jordan Heber, Morgan McCorkle, Alex Fields

Courtney Covert and Rose Freitag Remember When? summer, the symbol of school- Remember the amazing we still remember them as the kids with the shaggy, shoulder- less days to come, and a fold- trends of our childhood? Trends and-go water slide wonderland. that always made us laugh, length hair—the youngest of whom reminded us of Jonathan Who doesn’t love a good Slip ‘N instilling within us memories Slide? on which we still reflect. We Taylor Thomas. felt it imperative that we remind Hey, Arnold! the South student body of the Power Beads In the past, every kid could tell He had a football head. He wore childhood memories that make a tiny hat. Most people think he us who we are. you without batting an eyelash that clear means strength wore a kilt. Let’s give it up for outfit. the star of Hey, Arnold, Arnold! Jelly Shoes and turquoise means health. Power beads were the iconic Jelly shoes, originally a version array of colorand glitter options “….NOT!” jewelry of our childhood and of the classic fisherman sandal, to appease every little girl’s For example, “I love it that Britney an instrumental tool in every were designed after World War taste. Spears and Justin Timberlake broke child’s search for their personal II when there was a leather up….NOT!” This example works strengths, not to mention the shortage in Europe. We wore Hanson because, obviously, no one was perfect accessory for every them simply because they made Hanson dominated the pop scene happy when Spears and Timberlake it easy for Mom to hose off our with their 1997 hit “Mmmbop,” severed ties. This expression was feet. These sandals came in an which was one of the biggest heard from the East Coast to the singles of all time, reaching West; from playgrounds to school number one in twenty-seven busses. countries. 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EditorialsThe Legality of Sampling Our Natural Prejudice The Nic Orangio Christian Perez The audio sampler minumus, a Latin expression In light of the recent Nic Orangio retorted, “It wouldn’t has had an enormous effect on meaning “too little” and in the Christmas Day terrorist attack do that much to make our airports Staff modern music. It has allowed for world of copyright laws, the attempt on Northwest Flight 253, safer because one race is just the creation of new genres and the sample is to insignifi cant to be the ethical issue of racial profi ling as likely to try to bring a bomb The progression of older genres, but infringe on the copyright. How in and on airlines has come into on an airplane as any other. It despite the fact that it has changed can it be that N.W.A. was found question. This is a touchy subject would only cause a lot of ethical Southside the face of modern music, many guilty of sampling a two second with extreme supporters on both problems with the media.” Clay believe that it should not be legal guitar riff that is almost not even sides of the spectrum. I asked shared his thoughts by saying, Times in any form. However sampling recognizable, but all the endless seniors Caitlyn Arnold, Nic “Pros: quicker. Cons: a lot of mad should not be illegal because it permutations of the Amen Break Orangio, Shana Giles, and Clay terrorists and/or people who look South Forsyth High School is necessary in the progression of have never even been taken Yarborough for their input on this like terrorists.” 585 Peachtree Parkway music. to court? Is it simply that the topic. When asked if the security While it is not favored, Cumming, GA 30041 A sampler is a machine Winstons did not care that their measures should be tougher than racial profi ling seems to be that is used to record any sound music was sampled, or could it they are now, and if so, for whom, unavoidable. Human nature tends and play it back. It can record be that they understand that art is the general consensus was that to automatically lead our minds to parts of a song such as vocals or built on what has been made in security was tough enough as it associate certain groups of people Dr. Jason Branch a drum break. This recording can the past? is. Shana claims, “I don’t think with negative acts committed by Principal then be manipulated to sound a DJ Shadow, a legend in that security measures in airports other members of their race. As variety of different ways. The the world of hip-hop and sampled need to be any tougher. They are much as we try to deny it, profi ling Anna Krause individual drum hits can be broken music said, “When I sample tough enough as it is. When I go happens and we should attempt up to make a new drum break, or a something, it’s because there’s Adviser through airport security while not to group entire races with guitar riff can be looped to form a something ingenious about it. wearing an insulin pump, it sets certain individuals’ acts. I asked melody for a song. And if it isn’t the group as a off the sensors, and they proceed how they would feel if they were Rose Freitag All modern music has whole, it’s that song. Or, even if to thoroughly search me in an wrongly profi led and received Editor-in-Chief been infl uenced by music of the it isn’t the song as a whole, it’s isolated room.” a majority agreement that while past. Rap, hip-hop, rock, and a genius moment, or an accident I then questioned they would be quite embarrassed electronica have all been directly or something that makes it just Section Editors whether or not racial profi ling was and possibly upset, they would infl uenced by the music of the past utterly unique to the other trillions helpful and whether or not it was understand that security was and the sampling of it. Although of hours of records that I’ve a positive or negative occurrence being careful and taking safety News: Courtney Covert nearly all of the popular music of plowed through”. The sampling in airports. This is where the seriously. Nic stated, “I would Features: Allie Faggetter the day has been created through of music should be considered opinions differed slightly. “No only be upset if it made me miss Editorials: Nic Orangio & sampling, many critics still believe an honor. To sample someone’s matter how unequal or unethical my fl ight or something. The only Christian Perez it should be illegal. In the recent music means that the sample is it may seem, anti-racial profi lers problem I would have with it is Sports: Kirsten Ebert court case, Bridgeport Music, so good that there is no way to can’t deny the statistical proof that that it made me waste my time, Inc. v. Dimension Films, N.W.A improve or reproduce it beyond certain races are higher risks than but I think I would understand Staff Writers was found guilty of copyright the original. Granted, sampling others. So even though I wish that why they did it.” infringement for sampling a without giving credit is dishonest there were better ways to go about The general consensus Daniela Castro two second guitar loop from a as you are implying that you protecting others, racial profi ling seems to be that while racial Ali Depenbrock Funkadelic song. created everything in the song; is something that everyone needs profi ling is ethically wrong, it is Jesse House Sampling has alway copyright laws should not stifl e to accept. And besides, it’s saved something that is present in our created controversy but with all of the creative nature they are made Brenden Hull thousands of lives from planned lives and aspects, profi ling can the inconsistent rulings and lack to protect. If one were no longer terrorist attacks in the past,” be an overall helpful tool in the Shay Jackson of enforcement, it is a gamble to to allow art to built upon the past exclaims Caitlyn Arnold to which protection of our airlines. Maggie Kelley try to sample anything. This is art would never progress. Brendon Landry baffl ing when the most sampled Nothing in this world Vampire Weekend Gabi Lee song of all time “Ahmen Brother” since the beginning of time is truly by the Winstons (1969), has been original; everything and everyone Victoria Thompson Brooke Lively blatantly “cut and pasted” into is inspired by something in the Tori McHenry Vampire Weekend is an indie These singles led them to the top songs with no repercussions. past. All art and everything in rock band from the New York of the charts in some countries, Ashley Saake Multiple genres are even based this world must be based on what area. This band has a sound like including #25 on the U.S. Top Isabella Sudduth on the usage and manipulation of has already been made. “A lot of no other with a wide variety of Rock chart. There most recent Tricia Surber the “Ahmen Break”, a short drum people still don’t recognize the punk, reggae, dub, electronic, and full-length release is entitled break lasting only six seconds sampler as a musical instrument. blues sounds, mixed and recorded Contra and was released January Victoria Thompson taken from “Ahmen Brother”. I can see why. A lot of rap hits Alexis Vanderhoof to perfection. The members of 12th, 2010. This album was well Despite the fact that “Ahmen over the years used the sampler the band met while they were worth the almost two year wait. Nicole Welch Brother” is a copyrighted song, more like a Xerox machine. If attending Columbia University in Contra has had three singles Marin Wijma there has been no legal action you take four whole bars that are 2006. Although they are relatively reach air play already after only taken by the Winstons to prosecute identifi able, you’re just biting new to the music scene, they have one month. These singles include: the “thieves” that “stole” their that [stuff]. But I’ve always been The Southside Times is been hitting the charts all over the “Cousins”, “Horchata”, and music. into using the sampler more like published throughout the world, especially, in the U.K. “White Sky”. school year and distributed by There are actually a painter’s palette than a Xerox.” The band consists of To check out Vampire Journalism 1,2 & 4 students. two copyrights on the “Ahmen -RZA, The Wu-Tang Manual, four members: Ezra Koenig Weekend, go to their website at The staff reserves the right to Break”. One held by the Winstons 2004 – lead vocals and guitar; Rostam www.vampireweekend.com . edit all submitted materials from 1969 and one held by a The sampling of music Batmanglij – keyboards, guitar, While on their website you can for reasons of space, content, company called Zero-G. Zero- should be seen in the same manor and backing vocals; Chris also get a free download of their or libel. Opinions expressed G creates stock drum beats and as using the same drum set or Tomson – drums and percussion; latest single “Horchata”. The band on the editorial pages do not other instrument sounds for guitar to make multiple songs, or and Chris Baio– bass guitar and is currently touring and has dates necessarily refl ect those of producers to use in their music, quoting an ancient philosopher, the students, staff, faculty, back-up vocals. After graduating planned until the end of April. and one of the beats the company using the same sounds, words, and administration of SFHS. from Columbia University, the The staff reserves the right to “made” and promised to be and rhythm to produce a different band self-produced their fi rst refuse any advertisement not “completely original” is identical feeling or vibe. If we lose album while working full-time appropriate for the school to the “Ahmen Break”. Even the ability to create a vibe by jobs. Vampire Weekend has newspaper. No material will be with two copyrights on the drum using the past works we would released two albums and three rejected due to bias. break there has been no action stunt the growth of all music. E.P.’s. Their self-titled album, taken to stop the sampling of it. The illegalization of sampling Vampire Weekend, was released In N.W.A.’s case they were found would in essence kill all musical January 29th, 2008, and hit charts Email the editors... guilty of copyright infringement progression and destroy many of all over the world with its four southsidetimes even though many thought the the great artists of our day. singles “Mansard Roof”, “A- sample was considered to be de Punk”, “Oxford Comma”, and @yahoo.com “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa”. February 2010 Editorials Page 12 February 2010 Editorials Page 13 Energy Drinks: Healthy or Harmful? The Avatar Hype Maggie Kelley Nic Orangio Energy drinks are how the caffeine in energy drinks Avatar has already off Pocahontas and Dances with aluminum, and some one else will extremely popular among teens- affects the heart. Fifteen healthy become the highest grossing Wolves. Avatar doesn’t borrow make a bigger pizza in a couple we love the way they taste and young adults were asked to stop movie in the world. With all the ideas from these movies, it steals of months. When The Matrix first love the energy they give us. consuming caffeine from foods hype it’s getting about being one the story line completely. I thought came out, people thought it was They are widely available to and drinks for two days. After that, of the best movies of all time and plagiarism was illegal, and aren’t one of the best looking movies students at almost any grocery the participants drank two cans how it is the Star Wars of the 21st copyright laws supposed to stop ever made; it even earned itself or convenience store. But many of an energy drink containing 80 century, it’s easy to get caught up stuff like this? How can someone a spot in the Guinness Book teens may be unaware of how milligrams of caffeine and 1,000 this phenomenon. However, the get away with something like this of World Records, but now it’s harmful the drinks can actually be. milligrams of taurine. They did truth is that it does not deserve and win a Golden Globe for being nothing special. You may not know it, but energy this every day for one week. After the hype. The only thing that sets the best director? He didn’t direct Even with the stolen drinks are actually dangerous to that week, the study showed their this movie apart from others is anything he just told the actors to story line and dull characters, the body; the extreme amounts of blood pressure had increased by how darn good it looks. act out Pocahontas and pretend the movie is not terrible. It’s not caffeine are harmful, especially to about ten percent and their heart Jake Sully’s character, they were aliens. People have great, just average. If you have the heart. rate increased by almost eight a crippled hot shot marine, has tried to argue, “They are avatars, a few hours, want to see the best Caffeine is one of the percent. The people felt fine, but been seen in every war movie they plug into the bodies of aliens animation to date, and are one of main ingredients in energy drinks. if they were to continue a habit of ever made and is as predictable as and control them with their mind, the six people who haven’t seen it Energy drinks typically contain drinking two energy drinks a day, the sun rising. Jake encounters a that wasn’t in Dances with Wolves yet, go for it. It’s not a movie to 80mg of caffeine- that’s the same they would slowly develop heart problem, thinks he can solve it on or Pocahontas.” Last I checked avoid; it’s just not one of the best. amount in two cups of coffee. A problems. his own, screws up, and gets into a that was the entire premise of The The problem is that it has, and study conducted by the American Energy drinks have been bigger mess. The only difference Matrix. will continue to win awards that Heart Association’s Scientific reported to increase heart rate between him and his army of I have no problem with it doesn’t deserve. The purpose Sessions 2007 linked drinking and blood pressure, dehydrate the cliché clones from other movies taking a story line and making it of awards are to recognize the energy drinks to an increase in body, and prevent sleep. Should is that he doesn’t die. This idea is your own or trying to breath some movies that do things new and blood pressure and heart disease we really be drinking something yet another overdone and played new life into an old theme, but better than everyone else, not risk. People who regularly drink that damages our bodies so out theme, the “chosen one”. The Avatar doesn’t do that. Whoever what is popular. two energy drinks a day tend to much? No. There are healthier Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, owns the rights to Dances with have higher blood pressure and an alternatives to drinking energy The Lion King, Terminator, and Wolves and Pocahontas should be above average heart rate. Another drinks! Eating a healthy breakfast even Halo have the idea of the coming after James Cameron for main ingredient in energy drinks and getting enough sleep at night “chosen one” and because of that stealing their ideas and making is taurine. Taurine is an amino (8-9 hours) are two ways to the main character is apparently billions off of them. But I doubt acid that is found in proteins like increase your energy naturally a god, making the movie one of anything could stop a money train fish and meat. Like caffeine, it without the harmful effects of an the most boring ever because no as big as this. also increases blood pressure and energy drink. Think before you matter what the that character Avatar doesn’t do heart rate. buy another energy drink because will always come out on top. This anything original but that doesn’t During the study, an it could really hurt you in the long made the movie almost painful to make it unbearable. The movie experiment was conducted to see run. sit through, knowing every “plot is the most visually stunning twist” is only something to fill the I have ever seen. It is the best Ask Bella time between beginning and end. looking computer animation to Anonymous I suppose that when you steal a date, but that is like making the story line from another movie any worlds biggest pizza. So what if Q: Dear Bella, their hair, make-up, manicures plot twist won’t be a surprise. it’s big; it will probably taste like Prom is too expensive this year. and pedicures, and transportation Avatar unashamedly rips moldy cheese wrapped in rusty I have already made plans to go when it comes to prom. All you with some friends, but I can’t really need is your dress or suit, really afford it. your ticket, and a fun group of friends! He’s Just Not That Into You... Sincerely, Get together with a Daniela Castro Poor Prom Princess couple of girlfriends and do each We’ve all heard those up?” and texts back “nothing”. 2. She tells you that she’s not others hair, make-up and nails. stupid excuses from guys and Then you ask, “So how’s life?” interested: Sure, you would A: Dear Poor Prom Princess, You can have just as much fun girls about why they can’t go and he responds with “alright”. think this would be very obvious, You don’t have to without a ride in a limo and a day out tomorrow night or why they This is a huge sign that he is in but sadly it’s not. There are guys bail out on all your friends or at the salon! Don’t miss out on the haven’t called you back. You know no way interested in you because who just don’t let things go. your date because prom is too fun this year! exactly what I’m talking about. doesn’t have an interest in telling When a guy is honest and tells expensive! People get so caught The whole “I’m way too busy, you about himself. the girl that he likes her, and she For Your Health up in unnecessary expenses like Sincerely, had no time to call”. Sometimes 4. No questions asked: specifically tells him that she’s Christian Perez Bella you just want to know “Are they When a guy finds a girl he likes, not interested, guess what? She’s Where to begin, where that the show found its home on names, the cast of characters that love the show, it is constantly With the new season just around really interested?” Here are some he’ll ask questions to get to know not interested. So find someone to begin? When first experienced, the [adult swim] roster with a regularly inhabit the episodes are enjoyable and endlessly the river bend, be sure to stock up Crossword Answers things that you should realize her. He’ll also open himself up so else and move on! and yes it is an experience, Tim “12+30” (12:30 A.M.) time slot definitely an eclectic bunch. James quotable. When asked about on Cinco products, watch out for before you make the assumption the girl can get to know him more 3. Avoids calls/texts: If you keep and Eric Awesome Show, Great on Sunday nights. At the risk of Quall is a personal favorite who the new season in an interview Sagett so you don’t get spooked, Across 33.) Anthology that someone likes you. as well. When a guy asks a lot of texting and/or calling a girl and Job! is a wild trek through the sounding cliché, Tim and Eric... simply does offbeat impressions with Vanity Fair, Wareheim was stop by Steve Mahanahan’s 1.) Skeptic Down He’s just not that into you if- questions, it ’s because he really is she never picks up the phone or bizarre, a trip in to the insane is truly a show that viewers will of anyone you could possibly quoted saying that the season Child Clown Outlet for some 3.) Raconteur 2.) Callous 1. He has a girlfriend: Although interested in getting to know you, even calls or texts you back, then and an onslaught of hilarity. either love or hate with very little imagine, from Sammy Davis Jr. will portray “a very dark side extra assistance, and find your 6.) Quagmire 4.) Charlatan he may seem interested and it but if he doesn’t ask you anything, hopefully you get the picture. She After creating the short-lived, dry room for any middle ground. to Michael Jackson. Anyone. of the Awesome Show series. I Chippy because this show is 9.) Stalwart 5.) Intrepid might be fun to flirt with him, it’s then he has no interest in getting doesn’t like you, so give it up. If comedy Tom Goes to Mayor, Tim Though the show seems Other notable oddities that grace think people are going to be very “good enough for a poke!” 11.) Eclectic 7.) Magisterial most likely not going anywhere. to know you at all. she were interested, obviously Heidecker and Eric Wareheim to have a small, select, cult the screen are David Liebe Hart, scared and very disturbed by it.” 12.) Sycophant 8.) Connoisseur Many guys enjoy flirting with 5. Avoiding is never a good sign: she wouldn’t ignore your calls. returned to [adult swim] with their following, they manage to obtain who shares his unique talent for 14.) Ambivalent 9.) Swindler girls even if they have girlfriends. To begin with, if a you call a guy 4. If she thinks of you as a masterpiece, Tim and Eric..., on known faces for their episodes. ventriloquism with a varying 15.) Paradox 10.) Eschew It’s meaningless fun. If he were who answers but still never calls brother: Of course guys and February 11, 2007. [adult swim] Such familiars include: Rainn array of strange, ragged puppets 17.) Virtuoso 13.) Vilify truly interested in you, he would you first, just stop. That’s pathetic girls can be strictly friends, is known for pushing the envelope Wilson, Patton Oswalt, David and enlightens us in his views on 18.) Enfranchise 16.) Enthralled break up with his girlfriend. and will make you look desperate. and sometimes someone in the when it comes to comedy and Cross, Will Forte, and Michael his favorite race, Corinians. Then 21.) Iconoclast 19.) Mentor 2. He doesn’t care to contact Sorry to sound harsh, but it’s the friendship wants more than they have have and continued Cera. They even managed to there’s Richard Dunn, who seems 22.) Automaton 20.) Dovish you: Say you meet a nice guy and ugly truth. He should be the one friendship. If the girl tells you she to house such boundary pushing snag Jeff Goldblum, who was to do “abso-lutely” anything 25.) Precarious 21.) Incoherent he asks for your phone number; calling you. If he really wants to thinks of you as a brother, that shows as Frisky Dingo, Venture dressed up in full Blue Man that is desired. An entire episode 27.) Disdain 23.) Synergy most likely he’s into you. Yet keep talk to you, he will find a way. means you’re in the friend zone, Bros., Metalocalypse, Superjail!, Group attire and danced around was dedicated to Dunn entitled 28.) Ambiguous 24.) Anarchist in mind that guys have a three She’s just not that into you if: which means she doesn’t want to and Aqua Teen Hunger Force. the screen. Even with all of their “Muscles For Bones” which was 30.) Devotee 26.) Aesthetic day rule (well, most guys). This 1. She doesn’t “have time” for lose you as a friend, and she will Besides being on the cutting obscurity, they were able to keep proposed as a mock telethon in 31.) Sage 29.) Enigma means that they will wait around dating or you: Say you like a girl. probably never think of you in a edge of comedy, these shows reoccurring roles occupied by which callers donated any type of 32.) Pragmatist three days to call or even text You get her number, and you guys romantic way. all share the common factor of “Weird Al” Yankovic as Uncle bones they could find in order to you. It happens to drive us girls start talking. Yet you’ve asked 5. If she tries to point your being animated. Tim and Eric... Muscles, Zach Galifianakis as help Dunn who apparently lost all Have YOU crazy! If a guy doesn’t contact her more than once to hang out, attention away from her: For you even after three whole days, but she’s always “busy”. If you example, you guys are just is not. This live action, public Tairy Greene, and John C. Riley of his. But for the love of God, “no ordered YOUR. . . access, and David Lynch inspired as Dr. Steve Brule. Though these squirrel bones, no squirrel bones.” he is not interested. When a guy ask a girl to hang out and she is talking and a pretty girl walks abnormality pushes the limits of names are considered “guests” to Believe it or not, Tim Yearbook? is intrigued, trust me he will find interested, yet is also busy, she by. If the girl suggests something comedy into the realm of surreal, the show and are of a more well and Eric Awesome Show, Great Late ordering is available for a a way to talk to you; whether it’s will simply ask if you can do like “You should get with her; she via text, e-mail, or Facebook. something another day. But if seems really nice,” it means you uncomfortable, freakish humor. known status, the show hardly Job! has reigned strong for a solid LIMITED TIME! As the show’s seasons progresses, focuses on them in that light. four seasons with Season Cinco 3. He keeps it short: When you she’s not interested, then she will guys are friends and she wants to the idiosyncratic nature continues They are simply there to add to (and tentatively the final season) Visit the SFHS Website under Yearbook. ask him questions, he only gives keep saying she’s “busy” and find a girl for you. at full force. With such an the craziness. premiering February 28th, 2010 Order NOW using the link provided. one word answers like “yea”. For won’t ask to change the day of the outlandish style, it is no surprise Aside from the known (“write that down”). For those who example you text him: “hey what’s date. February 2010 Sports Page 15 SportsThe South Baseball NBA Playoff Race: Who Will Take the Title? Brendon Landry Looks for a The NBA playoffs are unlikely. ence containing powerful, under- are playing pretty good basket- only two months away and many The Southeast Division estimated opponents. The North- ball, and it appears that they will Home-run people are excited. The fight to is much closer than the previous west Division is one of the best take the sixth or seventh seed. reach the NBA playoffs is a thrill- two divisions with the Atlanta divisions, with powerful oppo- However, the Clippers, Kings, Season ing event with many promising Hawks having a slim lead over nents in it. The Denver Nuggets and Warriors will miss out on the teams appearing to have a great the Orlando Magic. Orlando will likely win this division, but playoffs. Brendon Landry shot at making it. has been losing lately, and even the Portland Blazers also have a The best team in the First, the Atlantic Divi- though the Hawks have lost to shot. Whoever wins the division Southwest Division is the Dallas The baseball program sion is simple. Boston is clearly Orlando twice, Atlanta will likely will take the third seed, with the Mavericks, and they will take the at South is a phenomenal pro- the most powerful team and will win their division and seize the team in second taking the fifth second seed. Either the Spurs or gram that has extremely talent- most likely make the playoffs as the Houston Rockets will finish- ed players. They are focused on the number one or two seed. The second in this division, and one of creating a positive, disciplined, Toronto Raptors are playing de- them will take the fourth or fifth learning environment where cent basketball, and they will have seed, while the other will take each player can reach his full a chance at taking the seventh the seventh or eight seed. The potential. Tryouts were recently seed in the playoffs if they can Memphis Grizzles are playing held, and some players went continue to play well. It appears better than they have in the past, home, while others stayed. that New York and Philadelphia but they will have to continue to Tryouts were held on will not make the playoffs, and play well if they want to make the the first week of February for the Nets are obviously out of the playoffs in this powerhouse con- both the varsity team and for the playoffs with only four wins this ference. junior varsity team. The base- season. Overall, it seems that ball program participates in di- The Central Division is there will be many tough compet- vision 7AAAAA, and they have also simple; the Cleveland Cava- itors in the playoffs this year. Will made the state playoffs the past liers will easily win the division. third seed, giving Orlando the seed. Also, the Oklahoma Thun- the Lakers win the NBA finals three years. Also, the baseball However, the Chicago Bulls still number fourth seed. The Miami der and the Utah Jazz both have again this year, or will a team like program was nationally ranked have a shot of having the number Heat and Charlotte Bobcats are close records, but only one will Cleveland seize the opportunity at number 36 on Perfect Game eight seed and a spot at the play- playing relatively well, and with make the playoffs with the num- and grasp its first championship? USA’s website, so making the offs, but they will need to play these teams competing with simi- ber eight seed. The playoffs are sure to challenge team at South isn’t easy. The better than they did at the start of lar records, one of these teams The Pacific is the sim- even the toughest of competitors, head coach of the team is Coach the season. Otherwise, the play- will take the fifth seed while the plest to figure out. The defending and whoever makes the playoffs Bayer, along with Coach Kien- offs will slip away from them. other team will take the sixth seed champions, the Los Angeles Lak- this year, it will be a treat. inger, Coach Jimenez, Coach Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indiana in the playoffs. ers, have the best record in the Edwards, and Coach Pullen. will not make the playoffs unless Now, let’s move to the NBA and will take the first seed When asked what was expected they can get really hot, but this is Western Conference, a confer- in the playoffs. The Phoenix Suns of this season, Coach Bayer re- sponded “Finishing with a top Athletic Spotlight- Athletic Spotlight- four finish in the region so we can make the post-season and Tyler Landry Michaela Grass compete in the state playoffs is our main goal.” Kirsten Ebert Kirsten Ebert All baseball players on Due to the opening of is not playing basketball, he likes War Eagle senior Mi- favorite volleyball memory. the team must conduct them- Lambert, the South boys’ varsity to go fishing and hang out with chaela Grass is extremely in- Michaela is still un- selves in a first class manner at basketball team had only one re- his friends. Tyler looks up to his volved in our school athletically certain of her future plans for all times and follow all the team turning varsity player this year. dad as a role model. “He is a good and academically. Until this year, academics and athletics. She has guidelines. It is also required South also has a completely new leader and a good person. He she was involved in two school been talking to some schools for players to participate in all coaching staff this year. Between makes a great role model,” says sports, swimming and volleyball. for volleyball but isn’t sure if activities planned to aid the pro- new coaching and nearly a whole Tyler. She has played volleyball for five she wants to pursue that. If she gram, such as fund raisers. new team, the War Eagle guys are Despite the adversity that years and was on varsity here at doesn’t play college sports, she The first game of the practically starting from scratch came with this season, the boys South for four years. However, will definitely play intermurals. season for the South varsity this season. South’s one returning are working hard to overcome the she has recently turned her focus Before Michaela graduates she team will be held on February player and captain this season is obstacles and come out with some toward volleyball and is playing hopes to spend time with as many 24th, and team members have senior, Tyler Landry. victories. Make sure to come and outside of school, therefore she people as she can and tie up any been practicing hard to prepare. Tyler has played basket- show your support for Tyler and could not continue to swim for loose ends before she heads to The game will be against Re- ball since he was ten years old and the rest of the War Eagle boys on South this year. Besides sports, college. dan at home, so be sure to show has been on the varsity team for Tuesdays and Fridays. Michaela is involved in National There is not doubt that your South spirit at this event. three years. He says that his fa- Latin Honor Society, Honor Soci- Michaela will be successful in All in all, it appears vorite part of high school basket- ety, and Fellowship of Christian college. Time management is a that South baseball is one of ball is game day and “playing in Athletes. key tool in college and if she is many great honors of being a front of the crowd.” His favorite Michaela says that her able to manage all the activities War Eagle. Now show some memo ry from basketball at South favorite part of high school volley- she does now as well as school, spirit and get ready for a highly is dunking over Mark McCorkle ball is the team and “just spending college is going to be a breeze. anticipated season of an out- this year in practice. time together”. She also adds that standing baseball team. Your Tyler’s future plans for she thinks that this year’s team has fellow students are sure to be college include attending Ole “worked the best together” and it in those bleachers, cheering on Miss, but his short term goals for has been the best season since she South with pride as they take on basketball are to make the All- began playing at South. The Lady many tough opponents. Go War County Team and to beat North War Eagle Volleyball Team also Eagles! Forsyth High School. When Tyler won the county tournament this year which Michaela says is her Top Ten Sports Stories of the Decade 1. Lance Armstrong Domi- 4. Red Sox reverse the curse 8. University of Florida nates Tour de France and win World Series. dominates the SEC 2. Dale Earnhardt dies in 5. Michael Phelps takes 9. 2001 World Series- NYY tragic NASCAR crash home 8 gold medals. vs. AZ 3. Michael Vick goes to jail 6. Steroid use in MLB 10. New England Patriots 7. Tiger Woods Scandal create a dynasty February 2010 Sports Page 16