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Volume 56, Issue 3 The Lance La Follette High School, Madison, WI The Student Voice of LHS Inside LHS Farewell to Officer Johnson: What Defined the Decade? SRO departing La Follette to become a Madison Ten years of solidarity, mayhem, devastation and revival detective. pg. 2

STEM Academy: A Lancer's review of this early college opportunity. Apply today! pg. 4

Feature La Follette alumni: A spotlight on LHS grads and their lives after high school. pgs. 10 and 11 2019-20 bush fire in Queensland, Australia Photo credit: Wikimedia commons Power to the people: The social movements that Sept. 2010 President Barack Obama visited defined the decade. pg. 12 La Follette and gave the football team a pep talk. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza BrainTeasers What Grinds Your Gears. Don't believe a thing that your horoscope says. pg. 7

Social Media changes and be- comes a cultural Opinion addiction. Microaggressions: We must end this hurtful way of thinking and acting. pg. 15

News Garver Feed Mill opens: A new place to enjoy food, drinks, and events in the March 14, 2018 March for our Lives at Madison Capitol. neighborhood! pg. 8 The Star Wars saga continues through- out the decade. Image: en. Wikipedia Photo credit: Tziah McNair

Winter Issue 2020 ARTISTS OF THE TERM THE LANCE WEBSITE WINTER DANCE Congratulating Sophia Carlson For more stories check out Come on January 25th to party on the and Facundo Ortiz-Santana. our website at https://www. La Follette dance floor! pg. 4 pg. 8 thelancenewspaper.com/ Inside LHS The Lance Officer Johnson Leaving LHS 2014-152019-20 Lance Staff La Follette’s SRO to embark before that, will have prepared him for this kind of work. He already does many Editor-in-Chief: on a new journey as a follow-ups on things occurring in the Editor-in-Chief:Zella Milfred Madison Detective. community, and knows how to com- Andy Porter Assistant Editor: municate information with victims of By Zella Milfred difficult situations. “It prepared me and AssistantTziah McNair Editor: Kaylee Hinze I am always looking for a challenge and Online Editor: Alex Wehrli Roderick Johnson has been La Follette’s something different, I don’t ever want to Elijah Rader school resource officer (SRO) for three stay stagnant,” Johnson said. SportsCopy Editor: years now. On Friday, February 7th he There have been some rocky times in the MichaelRachel HellroodRottier will be departing as he begins his new past three years at La Follette, including Aaron Lucius job as a Madison detective. This will be a a couple of gun incidents near the school. Copy Editors: AvaVisual Kaminski Arts/Photography: huge transition for the LHS community, As school safety continues to change, Jessica Rieder because Johnson has been here for as long Johnson has seen a shift in more students as most of our current students. reporting things when they see them hap- Section Editors: “The best part of the job is getting to pen. “Students are having more ownership Aaron Lucius - Inside LHS work with such wonderful kids on a daily in the school and they want a safe environ- Christina Peterson - Arts & Entertainment basis, not knowing what to expect when ment to learn in. I think their involvement Diamond Washington/Tevin Sago - Sports RebekahStaff Members: Smith - News you come in for work, and being able to and their willingness to share information MelodyTylor Brackett Krishnan - Feature watch young children grow into young that they get is vital to that school safety,” Camryn Chasas ChristianMitchell MouraCefalu - Brain Teasers adults. Obviously the worst part of the job Johnson said. BrigidMartina Mullen Seignarack/Rachel Hellrood - is when I have to use my police creden- SROs have been in Madison high schools AllisonOpinion/Editorial Rau tials if something goes awry,” Johnson since the mid 1990’s in hopes of improving Annabelle Reynolds explained. school safety and creating better relation- Cecilia Ridgeway KelseyAdviser: Swingen Even though he is leaving La Follette, he ships between police officers and members AlisaDonna Vargas Kennedy will never lose sight of his Lancer pride. of the community. In more recent years, Seeing this pride grow in students as they some have critiqued the police presence Consultant: begin to take responsibility at the school is because of the disproportionate number of TimAdviser: Stanton, Images Plus Donna Kennedy very impactful for him. students of color being cited and arrested. “He is always the type of person to not The Madison School Board considered Printer: ImagesConsultant: Plus, Madison, WI only be there as a security guard or police taking SROs out of the high schools, but Tim Stanton, Images Plus officer, but also as a mentor and leader,” ultimately voted to keep them in. Printer: Kiesha Duncan (11) said. Duncan was one Officer Johnson acknowledges that being Images Plus, Madison, WI of the two students who helped with the an officer on the streets is very different process of hiring a new SRO, who will than being on officer in a school, and has Editorial Policy: begin training at the school with Johnson some advice for the up and coming SRO

“The Lance” welcomes letters to the editor. All letters later this month. His name is Justin Cum- as to how to make a positive impact at our Editorialmust be signed, Policy: but may be printed anonymously at the ley and he has experience being a Madison school. “Be you. Whoever you are when author’s request and/or the discretion of the editors and police officer and an SRO in the West you’re at home and not being a police “Theadviser. Lance” Editor(s) welcomes reserve letters the to right the editor. to disallow All letters printing must beof signed,any or butall submitted may be printed items anonymously without written at the or author’s verbal Bend School District. officer, be that person first. Most of the notice.request and/or the discretion of the editors and adviser. Editor(s) reserve the right to disallow printing of any or all As Cumley begins at La Follette, Johnson time you have to wear many hats in this Allsubmitted submissions items withoutare reviewed written by staffor verbal prior notice. to publication All sub- will be starting his career as a detective. He building. Understand that you are here andmissions may arebe editedreviewed without by staff written prior to notice. publication and may be edited without written notice. will be working downtown with sensitive for the kids, that you are here to protect Articles maymay be be edited edited to meetto meet space spacerequirements. requirements. Submit suggestions,Submit suggestions, ideas or comments ideas or tocomments a “Lance” tostaff a member,“Lance” crimes and general assignments. After be- them first and foremost, and that you tostaff Donna member, Kennedy to orDonna to the addressKennedy below. or to the address below. ing assigned a case, he will investigate the are here to watch them go from being “The Lance” situation given the details and information freshmen, to seniors, to whatever they do La “TheFollette Lance” High School provided. “It’s like doing a puzzle and after high school. You have to help them La Follette702 Pflaum High Road School Madison,702 Pflaum WI Road53716 trying to get all of the puzzle pieces to fit. navigate through that path and when there Email:Madison, [email protected] WI 53716 My job will be to put the puzzle together,” are rough patches you have to let them Views expressed in this paper are the viewsviews ofof individualindividual he said. know,” he said. authors, oror in thethe casecase ofof thethe staffstaff editorials,editorials, thethe editorialeditorial board. They do not represent the views of all Lance staff It will be different for him to not work Johnson thanks La Follette students for members,board. They administration do not represent or any the other views MMSD of all employee Lance staff or with kids and get daily interaction with everything he has learned from them, and boardmembers, member. administration or any other MMSD employee orAdvertising board member. in the Lance is encouraged by community part- students. In other ways though, he feels promises to visit. He is confident that ners and local businesses as support for our student voice. If Submitinterested story in advertising, suggestions/opinions please contact the to:adviser or a staff that his time being an SRO, and work- Cumley will do well at La Follette, and is member for more information. [email protected] ing on the police department’s gang unit happy with his selection. 2 The Lance Winter 2019-20 Inside LHS Get Ready to Bring your Opinion to the Polls Make sure you prepare your- Court Judge, Dane County Judges, voting this in conjunction with March For Our District Supervisors and MMSD School Lives WI, we have t-shirts to hand out for self for election day! Board members. These elections will help students who register to vote. This year determine who will make the decisions we’ll also have Bernie Sanders stickers and By Ava Kaminski that will impact us the most. buttons for students who pledge to vote In order to vote, everyone needs a valid for him,” Grace Jensen (12) said. Eighteen is that magical number when you government issued source of identifica- In Wisconsin, you can register to vote become an “adult”. More importantly, you tion, such as a driver’s license. There are when you are 17, so if you’re 17, that is get to cast a ballot in order to give input many ways to register yourself to vote in something you might want to consider. on who you want to represent you in our Wisconsin. You can do it online, through If you’ll be 18 sometime between the government. Whether it is local, state, the mail, or even in person the day of the primary and general election in Novem- or national elections, all are important in election. To register online go to www. ber you cannot vote in the primaries in making sure our democracy is working for myvote.wi.gov and it only takes a few Wisconsin, even though it is allowed in its citizens. For many, the next presiden- minutes. The deadline for registering some other states. If you are one of the tial election is imperative, and if you’ll be online is March 24th, as you need to have few in this group, it is still important that old enough, voting is a necessity. the online forms filled out two weeks in you register as soon as possible so that On April 7th, Wisconsin will hold its advance. If you’re more of a paper person, you can be ready when your opportunity Presidential primary, and the input given you can pick up a registration form at a comes around. through this ballot will decide the fi- public library and they’ll mail it in for you. Happy voting Lancers! nal candidates who will be running for If all of this registering business is causing President. In order to vote in the April some stress or you don’t know where to 7th election, you will need to be 18 on or get started you will be able to receive help before that date. Along with the Presiden- in the commons towards the middle to tial primaries, there will also be equally im- end of March. portant local elections taking place. Those There are some perks for registering at elections will include a State Supreme the tables in the Commons. “Since I did You Have the O-P-P Opportunity to See 13! Who doesn’t want to be 13 Mitzvah. Meanwhile, a love triangle be- son who creates and teaches the dances), tween best friends Kendra (Lydia Burke, Kimi Evelyn, has worked with La Follette again? 11), Lucy (Lauren Trowbridge, 12), and for two shows, her last one being “Seus- the most popular boy in school, Brett sical!”. Pam Schroeder, choir teacher at By Annabelle Reynolds (Grant Borcherding, 12) occurs. “13” ex- La Follette before Mr. Blakeslee, was the plores many 13-year-old problems, which vocal director for “Seussical!” last year La Follette’s theatre program has grown we’ve all experienced. and is back for “13” as well. immensely over the past few years with While a lot is going on onstage, there While “13” is about middle school issues, semi-new director, Joshua Brown. Pro- are also many moving parts behind it’s also about looking at how far we’ve ductions that Brown has directed at La the scenes. Stage crew is headed up by come since then. “A lot of the issues Follette include “Arsenic and Old Lace”, Christian Moura (11) as stage manager in ‘13’ deal with finding your identity, “Seussical!”, and “Girls in the Boat”. This and Eli Milanich (12) as student tech which is something a lot of us are still year, La Follette students will be putting director. Stage crew works multiple times working on,” Grant Borcherding (12) on “13”. a week to create sets, acquire props and said. Middle school has proven to be one “13” is about a soon-to-be 13 year old costumes, and make sure everything runs of the hardest experiences in general, and Jewish boy named Evan, played by smoothly come show time. Morgan Post this show really brings to light all of the Colton Curley (12), who moves from his (11), head of lights, and McKenna How- issues that middle schoolers have to face home in New York City to a small town ard (11), head of sound, work to make every day. called Appleton, Indiana. There, he meets sure everything runs smoothly. If you’re interested in coming to sup- and befriends one of his new neighbors, Working alongside director Joshua port your fellow classmates and friends Patrice, played by Tziah McNair (11). Brown, Jillian Ley is the assistant direc- in “13”, buy tickets! The shows are on Popularity is very important for Evan, tor. Ley graduated from La Follette in March 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, and 14th, and he struggles to make the transition 2019 and was a part of the high school all starting at 7:30. There is also a 2:00 into the social environment of Apple- theatre scene herself, performing in show on March 7th and the 14th. Listen ton. Evan attempts to gain popularity by “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” to announcements for more information throwing the best party in town: his Bar and “Seussical!”. The choreographer (per- about how to order tickets! Winter 2019-20 The Lance 3 Inside LHS College Opportunities for High Schoolers Attention sophomores apply I wasn’t able to meet new people. present for six or more class periods, In STEM, I’ve met people from all whether or not it’s excused. In my per- to the STEM program today! different schools and ethnicities,” my sonal experience, one of my professors classmate and prior La Follette student fails students who aren’t present for By Savanah Shadof Mareme Ndiaye (11) said. three class periods. However, it isn’t all sunshine and rain- Despite there being some shocking STEM, an early college program at bows. Being in college is a challenge differences that many high school Madison College (MATC), has been and has its downfalls. First and fore- students would dread, there are plenty offering high school juniors the oppor- most, you are expected to act like a col- of aspects of college that are splen- tunity of a lifetime for two years now. lege student, meaning you’re less likely did. Unlike high school, classes aren’t The inaugural class of STEM students to get away with high school behavior consecutive or the same amount of will be graduating this spring with their at MATC. If you act immature, people time. For example, I begin my day with all expenses paid Associates of Sci- do notice and will say something. College Algebra, a 50 minute class. ence degree. This first class of STEM “Teachers see you as college students, After that, I have a two hour break, students has been extremely successful, not as high school students, so you’re which helps me catch up on homework and this opportunity has great curb ap- expected to act like one,” Ndiaye said. and take a breather. To round off the peal to the four year colleges they may Part of the expected behavior includes day, I have College Chemistry for apply to. Fortunately, the program lives keeping your phone off in class. While three hours. Although you’re expect- up to all its promises. some teachers are okay with keeping ed to be on campus until 2:30 p.m., 99 classmates and I have been tack- your phone on, most teachers won’t classes usually end for the day between ling the Goodman South campus for tolerate it and they either take your 11:20-1:20. Another advantage is the a semester now. We’ve gotten a taste phone away or kick you out of class. college credit we receive. One semester of what college life is like and how it’s In addition to being well behaved, at MATC is roughly the same number different from high school. Personally, getting your work turned in on time of credits as one year at La Follette. In I love STEM. Being in a more mature is also an expectation. Unlike high addition to having more high school educational setting has helped me grow school, you will not get extensions on credits than the average student, you socially who. I have interactions with homework or classwork, meaning that will also have an estimated 60 college people who are older than me and from if you don’t turn it in on time, you will credits by the time you graduate from every walk of life, increasing my aware- get a zero. It’s also good to note that the program. This looks great if you ness of others around me. Even within an hour in class is equivalent to two plan to transfer to a four year college in the STEM cohort, you have people hours of homework. This homework is the future. from a handful of different countries, usually of moderate difficulty level, but As your future nears, it’s good to take religions, ethnicities, and high schools. there is plenty of it to do. steps that will better it. Most agree that The great diversity is viewed as an ad- Finally, another important expecta- STEM is a once in a lifetime opportu- vantage among many STEM students. tion is to be in and on time to class. nity, so take advantage of it and apply “Since I was in AVID and Pathways, Most teachers fail students who aren’t today. La Follette Special! Winter Dance $20 off your next carpet cleaning! You asked for it and you got it! Thanks to Black Student Union, the sponsor, and Blessing Odjedele (12), La Follette We solve the toughest pet odor and High School will be hosting its first teen stain problems for Your carpets! Winter Dance in several years on January 25th from 7:30 to 10:30! Tickets are only $5 in advance or $10 at the door, and all 251-7025 La Follette students not on the Ground- www.maccservice.com ed Lancer list or without suspensions or expulsion are welcome. Come to the Spec Gym on Saturday for great conces- sions sold by Booster Club and music thanks to DJ Vanessa McDowell, CEO of YWCA. See you there!

4 The Lance Winter 2019-20 News A New and Improved Garver Feed Mill Opens Experience different flavors and son economy. The mill closed in 1924 The mill offers new opportunities for because it went bankrupt. In 1929 a everyone to try. “There’s the Ledger fun at the Garver Feed Mill. University of Wisconsin, Madison alum Coffee, there’s Ian’s Pizza and there’s James Russell Garver bought the build- other restaurants that are only vegan By Kelsey Swingen ing and land surrounding it. Garver had food. It’s a very good Madison thing. the building turned into a feed mill and Then Ian’s has gluten free and vegan The old Garver Feed Mill has been granary. The building was open for 66 options,” Witkins said. Every place renovated into a multi-purpose building years. In 1997 the feed mill shut down in the feed mill is local to Wisconsin. hosting cafes, restaurants, yoga class- and was purchased by the City of Madi- People can also go to a yoga class run es and much more. The mill has been son. The building then sat unused for 18 by Perennial Yoga to get fit. Another standing for over 100 years and is now a years. In 2015, after numerous attempts great opportunity is the Kosa Ayurvedic building for everyone to find something to get someone to purchase the building Spa where people can detox in the sauna new to try. “The building itself is beau- and put it to use, the City of Madison and steam room. A person can medi- tiful and it’s so fun because there are so reached out to Baum Revision. Baum tate and eat healthy cuisine. The mill many people that will come in and tell Revision worked on plans to keep the also houses multiple different cafes, ice you their story,” Triona Witkins (12) building preserved and work towards cream shops, and restaurants. On top said. Witkins works at Ian’s Pizza, one making it usable. Two years later, con- of that, the mill features a late winter of the businesses in the mill. struction began on the old feed mill. In market every Saturday from 8 am to 12 Built in 1906, the building was a sugar fall of 2019, the feed mill was complete- am. All restaurants and markets in the beet processing facility for the United ly done being renovated and officially mill have different tastes that showcase States Sugar Facility. It was the largest opened to tenants. Certain parts of the the diversity of the city of Madison. factory in the state of Wisconsin and mill were open over the summer of that It’s a worthwhile visit no matter your played an essential role in the Madi- year as well. interests. New Solution Comes to Fend Off Greenhouse Gases The creation of the synthetic leaf silk fibers used to stabilize organelles. By other reaction. It’s mixed with water into has the possibility to save the definition, organelles are any number of carbon dioxide and is then blown through organized or specialized structures within a tube while a white light is shone with world. a living cell. This allows the leaf to use a solar simulator. The next step for this photosynthesis the same way an organic creation is commercializing to companies By Tylor Brackett leaf would. “I have the first photosyn- or power plants that emit large deposits thetic material that was working and of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As we all know, our planet is being at- breathing as a leaf does,” Melchiorri said. “We believe that the artificial leaf con- tacked and heated up by excessive carbon Scientists have also created another ver- cept could be used in the form of solar dioxide deposits, also known as green- sion of Julian Melchiorri’s synthetic leaf. farms next to chemical and power plants house gases. What you probably didn’t Instead of producing glucose and oxygen, in order to convert the carbon dioxide know, though, is that we have manufac- this one produces alternative fuel and from the exhaust stream to fuels,” project tured a possible solution to this problem oxygen, and is called the artificial leaf. It co-author Larry Curtis said. called synthetic leaves. Synthetic leaves was created by a group of scientists led by The threat to our planet now has a man- are human-made and use photosynthesis Yimin Wu. The artificial leaf turns carbon made solution using various forms of to replace carbon dioxide with cleansing, dioxide into methanol, which will reduce photosynthesis to transition our world breathable oxygen. greenhouse gases and provide a new safer into a more efficient, breathable future. The synthetic leaf is a remarkable step in fuel, replacing the fossil fuels that create the future of our planet and the coloni- greenhouse gases. “Climate change is an zation of others. Rather than bridging or urgent problem and we can help reduce keeping plants that may die, now we have CO2 emissions while also creating an a never-dying source of oxygen. This has alternative fuel; the key to the process is a always been a main issue faced in space cheap red powder called cuprous oxide,” travel. The original synthetic leaf was Wu stated. created by Julian Melchiorri, a graduate The powder Wu refers to is created when student in innovation design engineering glucose, copper acetate, sodium hydrox- at the UK’s Royal College of Art. ide and sodium dodecyl sulfate are added The synthetic leaf was made from extract- to water and heated. After the powder is ed protein-based material straight from created, it is used as a trigger to yet an- Photo Credit: Julian Melchiorri Winter 2019-20 The Lance 5 News Healthcare and Minors; Rights! Rights! Rights! You got em’ How to take control of your physically harmed, you’re going to not allowed to have your own account harm yourself, or if you have thoughts and parents have access to your in- own healthcare, even while of harming someone else. If you’re formation. If there’s ever any worry you’re under 18. unaware if something you say may be about confidentiality being broken in reported, ask your provider what topics relation to family planning services, go By Ava Kaminski they report on. hit up your local Planned Parenthood No matter how great your provider or the Eastside Public health clinic. If Whether you go to the emergency room is, sometimes confidentiality can be you’re worried about payment don’t for a broken foot or are visiting your broken. Insurers send an EOB, or be! “FPOS! I’ve recommended so many doctor for a regularly scheduled check- explanation of benefits to the address people to FPOS, (family planning only in, there are certain healthcare rights of the person who pays for the health services insurance). Basically, every teen that every teenager has and should re- insurance. An EOB may list tests that a that walks into planned parenthood is ceive. Doctors are supposed to tell teen- doctor ordered. If a doctor orders a pee recommended to sign up for it, since it agers about the rights they have before test to test for an STI, that can show goes off our individual wage, and let’s be each visit, although many tend to skip up on an EOB, then left to parents’ real, teens don’t make that much money, over this step. First and foremost, you interpretation of what that means. If it’s free. It’s a federally funded insurance have the right to one on one time with a you’ve had your provider for many years program that covers all family planning doctor. The doctor should ask whoever your parents’ contact information is services,” a student from Memorial you bring into the exam room with you what offices have on file. You wouldn’t High School in the PATCH program, to leave at some point in the visit so you necessarily want STI test results to go Zoe Crooks (12) said. can have confidential talks. to them, so make sure to give the doctor The PATCH program stands for Consent is extremely important in many and receptionist your number so they Providers And Teens Communicating aspects of our lives. In the healthcare call you. Many facilities are good about for Health, and it is a group of 13 Dane field, practitioners (doctors and nurs- this and also set a “code-word” so that County high school students who could es) need to have permission in order to they know if it really is you answering recite these rights in their sleep. They provide treatments or care. In the case the phone. Until you are 18, parents give presentations to teenagers about of minors, parents have to give consent can request to see your entire printed their health care rights, and even to for things as simple as the flu vaccine, medical record. Although the process is doctors to tell them how to make their to bigger things like stitches. A slight lengthy, it can be done. Some providers practices better. For more information caveat to this is that minors can con- are starting to code medical records for on the program or your rights visit sent to family planning services. This symptoms instead of diagnosis. When wipatch.org. includes STI tests and treatments, preg- in doubt, if you’re worried about this, Make sure you get alone time with your nancy-related care, and even starting talk to your doctor to find a solution. doctor, when in doubt go to Planned birth control. In relation to pregnancy, a MyChart is also a great tool for com- Parenthood, and stick up for yourself. teenager can consent to prenatal services munication and checking basic medical After all, knowing your rights will only and childbirth services, but if they want history. When you’re under 18, you are benefit you. an epidural, a parent must give consent. Confidential is a word that many are unfamiliar with, especially when it comes to health care treatment. Confi- dentiality, in short, means privacy. This means that by law, health care providers

Knight w shield v0_11-3-13 are required to keep health and person- PMS 201c al information private, including what you talk about during a visit, diagnosis, and treatments. This in short is due to HIPPA (Health Insurance Portabili- ty and Accountability Act). The only Lancer Deal exception to this is when providers have to report certain information because Buy 1 Get 1 Free they are mandated reporters. Unlike Single Scoop Sundae our teachers, health care providers don’t have to report drug usage or other Coupon good only at Culver’s “risky” behavior. They do however have 4401 Cottage Grove Road to report if they believe you’re being Expires: June 2020 Lance Winter 2019-20 6 The Lance Winter 2019-20

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Winter 2019-20 The Lance 7 Arts & Entertainment Artists of the Term: Ortiz in Focus and Carlson in Tune Two Lancers with countless artistic talents.

By Tziah McNair

This month is all new everything: new year, new decade, new term, and yes, new artists of the term. While there is an extensive list of gifted and hardwork- ing Lancers roaming the halls, it was clear that Sophia Carlson and Facundo Ortiz-Santana were the perfect seniors to mark the first featured artists of 2020. Since the early age of 8, Facundo Ortiz has demonstrated a keen talent for im- mortalizing moments through photogra- phy. Inspired by his father, over the years Ortiz has subsequently been perfecting his craft, primarily professionally and Senior Sophia Carlson Senior Facundo Ortiz-Santana in his personal life. “When there’s a LHS community - Ortiz is a dedicated Solo Ensemble (where she has won many party, [my dad and I] go to a park or member of OLA Club, a group at LHS awards), and is in MadFiddle Ensemble, a something and take pictures before,” the that celebrates Latinx culture and pride. local violin group. She also plays piano in lensman stated in regard to his jobs, most The soon-to-be graduate will attend the Jazz Band and takes private lessons. of which take place during weekends. MATC in the fall, majoring in dental “[Music] is an outlet for me. If I ever All the events covered are through his hygiene. While he doesn’t see photogra- have a lot on my mind I can just pull out family’s agency: World Pictures (which phy as a part of his desired career, with an instrument. It doesn’t always have to you can find on Facebook at the handle the support of his parents, Ortiz plans to sound good - it’s just calming to me,” “World Pictures”). “We like to meet with open his own photography company here Carlson expressed. She also won a schol- the celebrated people to kind of have in Madison. Details such as location are arship to the U.W. Music Clinic which an ice breaking conversation, getting to still unknown, but ideally this will open is a summer program. In addition to know each other and what they like, after this summer. Given the immense amount engaging in a beaucoup of music-related that we like to take pictures a long time of encouragement from his family, it’s extracurriculars, the senior is captain of before the event, maybe with family or no surprise that the young photographer the girls swim team. Throughout her four friends. The day of the event we tell the dubs his family as his inspiration. “My years in the sport, she has been awarded clients that we are there for any moment dad is a really dedicated photographer the “Scholar Athlete Award” and “Most they want to capture.” During the school who spends every minute of free time Improved.” Her hustle doesn’t just stop week, for the past four years, Ortiz has learning about new cameras and improv- in the orchestra room or the pool; Carl- been encapsulating our memories here at ing his skills. My mother never studied son has maintained a 3.98 GPA, earn- La Follete as a member of the yearbook how to edit pictures or videos and yet ing herself a spot in National Honors staff. He has recently been named photo she’s the best one I’ve seen,” Ortiz Society. With this impressive achieve- editor, a title he has held for 2 years. “[I gushed. ment, Carlson will undoubtedly have love] the fact that I can show people Instrumentalist Sophia Carlson also no problem getting accepted to her #1 what I’m living right in the moment,” he realized her passion at a young age. In school: UW Madison. There, she hopes said in regards to his passion for taking the 3rd grade with prompting from her to study music education. Not only does photos. Although he personally prefers musically-inclined mother, Carlson sat the senior have a love for music herself, photographing items over people, Ortiz on a piano bench with a tutor and her she enjoys teaching others about it. wants “to show everyone that everyone long-lasting love for music was born. Currently, Carlson has an internship at is able [to capture moments] and that Two years later, the musician decided to Whitehorse Middle School in which she everyone has their own shape and form try violin, which she is now most known student-teaches for the orchestra teacher of art,” which is why he mainly uses his for. She plays the four-stringed instru- and she plans to one day offer youth the iPhone. When he’s not snapping pictures, ment as first chair in the La Follette or- opportunity to learn music at affordable he’s being an engaged member of our chestra, is a member of Pit Orchestra and costs.

8 The Lance Winter 2019-20 Arts & Entertainment The Past, Present, and Future of Star Wars As the final installment franchises to make more than one or two and, of course, countless toys, comics, movies…“Also Star Wars was a bit of a and the like. The incredible amount of the Skywalker saga hits spark of inspiration to use special effects of Star Wars related media Disney has cinemas, fans reflect on how in movies as much as we see them now,” produced in just under a decade has been said Parker Olsen (11), a long-time Star met with some mixed reviews, but overall Star Wars has been affecting Wars fan. This trilogy of films altered is regarded as pretty good. The series the cultural landscape forever, changing continues to produce iconic settings, lives for over forty years - both the lives of fans, and moviemaking characters, effects, and, most important- and where the franchise will in general. ly, stories. The “Sequel Trilogy” of Star After the completion of what is now Wars movies released through Disney go next. referred to as the “Original Trilogy,” and - The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, nearly two decades of lucrative comics, and The Rise of Skywalker - have been By Brigid Mullen toys, video games, and other merchan- immensely successful financially, and dising, the second Star Wars trilogy of introduced Star Wars to a new generation Star Wars might just be the most icon- movies was released. “The Prequels,” as of fans. ic franchise in film and entertainment the collection of movies is called, ex- So where does the Star Wars franchise go history. The series has spanned several panded on the story of what took place from here? It’s probably too early to say generations, with the most recent trilogy before A New Hope, and how certain for sure right now. “What we’ve focused finishing up with The Rise of Skywalker characters got to where they are in that on these last five or six years is finishing hitting theaters just a few weeks ago. The movie. While not nearly as well received that family saga around the Skywalkers. first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, was by critics and fans as the original trilogy, Now is the time to start thinking about initially released in 1977. The Star Wars the prequels had their own share of box how to segue into something new and universe has been expanded through office and commercial success. Addition- different,” stated Kathleen Kennedy, the movies, live-action and animated TV ally, these movies were released in the late current president of Lucasfilm. Supposed shows, comics, toys, video games, theme ‘90s to early 2000s, the perfect time for rumors have been circling of a new trilo- parks, and more. The classic heroes, experimental CGI - Computer Generated gy helmed by Marvel’s Kevin Feige, with villains, ships, fights, and locations in Images - and other digital effects in films. the first movie released in 2022, to be set Star Wars have touched countless lives As a result of this, while making the films in an era of time completely indepen- over the forty-three years since A New George Lucas took lots of risks and pio- dent from that of the Skywalkers. New Hope’s release. But why? What makes neered the landscape of digital effects for series on the Disney+ streaming service Star Wars so special? And now that the movies yet to come. While these effects have also been hinting at focusing on the “final” movie has been released, where may not hold up today, it is unquestion- stories of more minor characters, further will the franchise go from here? able that without them, the standard of expanding the world of Star Wars. Little To try and understand the full impact digital visual effects in the movie industry is known about the details of any of these Star Wars has had on the world, one must today would not be nearly to the point upcoming projects, and it seems like fans first reflect on the past. “Groundbreak- at which it is. The movies were almost will be left to speculate for months or ing” is much too small a word when try- immediately followed up by the TV show even years to come, as the storytellers ing to describe how revolutionary A New The Clone Wars, which aired on Cartoon and higher-ups at Lucasfilm take a step Hope really was, directed by George Lu- Network in the late 2000s. The show back to examine where they want the fu- cas and only being called Star Wars, many grew to be a fan favorite; many teenagers ture of the franchise to go. No matter the cite this movie as the first ever block- today regard it with a lot of nostalgia. “As future of the franchise, Star Wars’ impact buster, a movie with a big budget and a kid, I loved to watch the movies just on our cultural landscape as well as the celebrities that typically comes out in the because it was such a cool world. Grow- world of movie-making is undeniable. summer, and is met with great commer- ing up with the Clone Wars TV show was cial success. In reality, Star Wars didn’t great, because I thought the clones were have that big a budget, and its most the coolest thing,” Olsen recalls fondly. famous star at the time was probably Sir This show is widely regarded as being Alec Guinness, but it was certainly met one of the best things to come out of the with unprecedented success, popularity, prequel trilogy. and of course it made a lot of money. While the prequels may not have been No one expected Star Wars to do as well well-received, the Star Wars franchise was as it did. It was incredibly, indescribably far from over. successful, and was promptly followed About ten more years of successful com- up with The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 ics, toys, and a TV show later, Lucasfilm - and Return of the Jedi in 1983, complet- the company that controls all things Star ing the trilogy. Both of these films were Wars, aptly named after George Lucas - extremely successful at the box office and was bought by Disney for $4.05 billion in well-received by fans as well. “Star Wars 2012. In just eight short years since this has definitely had an impact on other purchase, Disney has released three TV movies. I think it inspired a lot of big shows, five movies, a new theme park,

Winter 2019-20 The Lance 9 Lancers: Where Are They Now?

Joe Gothard: Class of 1989. At La Danielle Wendricks: Class of 2017. Jonte Flowers: Class of 2003. At La Justin Stutchlik: Class of 2005. He Follette, he has been a Biology teacher, She is currently attending UW Madi- Follette he was a part of two state is a Project Manager and structural Head Football Coach, Dean of Stu- son and majoring in Community and champion teams, and his success in engineer with GRAEF-USA, Inc. lo- dents, Principal, and was the Assistant Nonprofit Leadership and History, athletics surely did not stop there. cated in downtown Madison. “My job Superintendent for MMSD, all in the with a certificate in Education Policy. After graduating from Winona State entails working closely with architects span of nearly 30 years. When going She first got interested in public service University, he began an 11 year long and contractors to develop design to school here, he had Mr. Hujik for when joining Key Club at La Follette, career playing professional basketball documents consisting of drawings, 3D Biology who was a huge inspiration and from the guidance of LHS teacher throughout Europe. He played in more models, specifications, and supporting and lead him to get a college degree in Donna Kennedy. In the future she than 20 different countries, and lived calculations pertaining to all of the Biology and education. After leaving hopes to work as a high school teacher in seven! In May he decided to stop structural members and connections MMSD in 2013, he continued his or guidance counselor. “Take advan- playing and started his own business within a building,” he explained. He career in school leadership and is now tage of all the opportunities that might as a Realtor in Minnesota, in which has worked on several high profile the Superintendent of Saint Paul Public come your way, and keep trying if he helps clients with their real estate projects throughout the U.S. including Schools in Minnesota. This is a huge they don’t pan out. Whenever I see an needs. He is also one of the Basketball hospitals, museums, schools, and district with 36,000 students, 6,000 internship, opportunity, or scholarship Academy Directors for the Minnesota arenas. La Follette’s higher level physics staff, and nearly a $800 million dollar that I think sounds cool, I put in an Timberwolves and Lynx, and gets to and math classes helped prepare him budget. “Lancer Pride is something I application. I have been turned down travel throughout the state of Minneso- for his time at Milwaukee School of will always have. Don’t ever allow the by many places, but I have also been ta leading camps and clinics for youth. Engineering. “Figure out your purpose perceptions of others define ‘who’ you accepted to a great deal too,” she said. “So far in my life, I have seen numerous and what you can contribute to your are, or ‘what’ your community means She is currently on an eight-month- people quit on their dreams because of community and work at it with all of to you. I weathered many challenges long study abroad trip in Scandinavia, outside influence, negativity, etc. Do your being. Combine purpose, passion, as a leader at La Follette, the solutions completely paid for by a scholarship what drives you, as long as it provides focus, skill and effort and you will have were always in the hallways. I believe in with the Brittingham Vikings Asso- a positive benefit to our society, don’t a fruitful life,” he concluded. you and wish you well,” he said. ciation. hold back,”he said.

Nicole Newman: Class of 2014. She Graham Diemer: Class of 1995. He Helen Rottier: Class of 2014. She is Enjoyiana Nururdin: Class of 2017. plays professional softball in the is the Associate Athletic Director for currently earning her PhD in disability She is attending UW Madison in the National Professional Fastpitch league. Advancement at Florida Gulf Coast studies at the University of Illinois in School of Journalism. During her high As a freshman in high school she made University. He works with student ath- Chicago. “My research and leadership school years, she wrote for Simpson it to state in softball and volleyball, and letes and head coaches of 15 different are focused on empowering disabled Street Free Press, was Editor in Chief athletics are still the centerpiece of her sports on the fundraising initiatives for college students and academics to of the Lance, and especially enjoyed career. She was recently drafted 13th this successful Division I Athletics pro- produce knowledge in unique ways,” her English and history classes. She overall to the Aussie Peppers team of gram. “My career has sent me all over she explained. She additionally gets to has interned with the Capitol Times Minnesota, and will play with them in the country to follow our programs travel around the country presenting Newspaper, Madison Magazine, the the summers. When not playing soft- and meet with our donors. I have her work at conferences and lectures. Wisconsin Center for Investigative ball, she is going to graduate school at always wanted a career that I would “I enjoy traveling to new places and Journalism, and NBC. She has studied the University of Minnesota pursuing a be passionate about. I was an athlete sharing my work with others who are abroad in Botswana, Africa, and is Masters in Education in Youth Devel- in high school and college and have a passionate about education and disabil- now taking a trip to Israel as a student opment Leadership, and is also a full business degree from UW Whitewater. ity justice. I also get to meet incredible, journalist. She is additionally on the time graduate assistant softball coach Working in college athletics allowed inspirational students and academics in board of directors for the National As- for the team. “My advice to you all is me to ‘marry’ my passions of athletics Chicago and around the country,” she sociation of Black Journalists, and has to work hard in school, enjoy family, and business,” he said. He appreciates added. She participated in many extra- written for The Black Voice on campus. and love the people around you,” she the values of responsibility, work curriculars at La Follette including the She is grateful for all of the opportuni- said. “Seniors, live in the moment and ethic, accountability, and professional show choir, Latin dance team, Creative ties and guidance she has received, and say yes more. Say yes to the random courtesy that were passed down from Writing Festival, and Forensics, and will continue working hard to pursue a food dates, road trips, trips to the mall, his La Follette classmates, teachers, encourages current Lancers to take career in political journalism. “Politics movies, late nights, etc. Enjoy your last teammates, and coaches. He encour- advantage of opportunities that come can be so divisive, and so mean, and sports season and play every game with ages current LHS students to find their their way and to be open to new so hateful, but it doesn’t have to be that passion.” passion and work hard at it. experiences. way,” she said. 10 The Lance Winter 2019-20 Lancers: Where Are They Now?

Evangeline Smith: Class of 2012. She Bella Sobah: Class of 2012. She is now Alex Wehrli: Class of 2015. He is the Hamp Johnson: Class of 2010. He is works for a non-profit organization only five months away from being Social Content and Production intern a police officer for the Madison Police called L’Arche Chicago that owns sworn in as an attorney after attending for the Minnesota Vikings. “In a nut- Department, with most of his job being homes where people with intellectual law school at UW Madison. She hopes shell, I edit crazy, cool and fun videos mediation to resolve conflicts between disabilities live side by side with people to work for an organization like the for the Vikings social media channels people in different situations in the who do not. L’Arche Chicago believes NAACP or ACLU and fight for what and I also capture on field content community. He must constantly use his that people with intellectual disabilities she is passionate about. “As a lawyer, during games,” he explained. Before social skills to see from all perspec- have an incredible amount of gifts to I intend to dismantle oppressive sys- this, he graduated from UW Madison tives in a situation and create the best share with the world, and works to help tems that disadvantage marginalized with a degree in Communication Arts resolution. “I have consoled suicidal them lead a happy and fulfilling life. communities,” she said. Her La Follette and spent a few years doing video work individuals, given bad guys timeouts, For three years Evangeline lived in one English classes taught her skills, like for Wisconsin Athletics. He has great helped save a couple of lives, and been of these homes, and now lives down analyzing information from different memories from being on the cross a shoulder to cry on at times,” he ex- the street as the Director of Care for perspectives, that she still uses every country team at La Follette, including plained. He gained many of the social the administrative team in the L’Arche single day. She is now also the chair of when his team got second in the state skills necessary for this job from his Office. She supports everyone living Madison’s Disability Rights Commis- meet. He always loved his high school Human Social Behavior and Social Is- in the homes, and makes sure that ion. “Your voice and your experiences classes that required creativity. “While sues classes at La Follette, and went on everything runs smoothly. Some of her are important and you do not have to I would definitely say it’s important to to study Sociology in college. He wants responsibilities include making sched- be silent in the face of oppression. I am focus on your school work, you gotta to remind you to live in the moment. ules and setting up appointments. “I proud to be a Lancer and I am proud remember you’re only in high school “As I’m reminded of all to often in my would encourage high school students of your generation for taking a stand once, so make sure you take time to job, tomorrow is not promised. Let’s to be empathetic and patient, especially against hatred and apathy. Keep going,” have fun because you never know how not focus too hard on tomorrow and with your peers who you might not she added. those experiences could help you in the let’s enjoy what we have today.” understand,” she said. future,” he said.

Kristina Navarro: Class of 2002. She Maddy Armbruster: Class of 2015. Maverick Wilhite: Class of 2015. He Andre Johnson: Class of 2013. He is a Senior Associate Athletic Director This is her first year teaching 8th and is a 2nd lieutenant in the United States works in Sales Development at Adobe at Rutgers University in New Jersey. 9th grade math at Hermantown Middle Air Force and is working as a program in Denver, CO. This involves gaining She works with 700 student athletes to and High School in Minnesota. She manager with government and private new business partnerships for the com- identify career interests for them after also plans on coaching track and cross partners. He explained that he works pany. “Sales Development is an organi- sport. In 2012 she earned a Ph.D. in country for her school, both sports to “provide the men and women who zation that sits between the marketing educational leadership and policy anal- that she excelled in at La Follette. There fight our nation’s wars with the aircraft, and sales functions of a business and is ysis, and has had many jobs in athletic is a lot that inspired her to pursue a tools, and equipment they need to be in charge of the front-end of the sales administration. For her, Lancer Pride career in education. It was mostly a successful.” At La Follette he had many cycle: identifying, connecting with, means family. “LaFollette High School mix between taking La Follette’s Career teachers who helped prepare him for and qualifying leads,” he explained. has shaped who I am as a student, Internship class, and having her mom, where he is today, and has great mem- He is also involved in Adobe’s Black athlete and professional. I grew up in who is also a teacher, as a role model. ories from participating in the 24-hour Employee Network, in which he works the halls. My grandparents, parents, All that she learned from her LHS long swim fundraisers with his team. to make Adobe a more inclusive work- aunts and uncles have all worked at La- math teachers continues to help her as “The more options you have in life, the place. Being a good planner and having Follette,” she said. She encourages LHS she now teaches it to her own students. higher the likelihood that you will end intentional goals has helped him be students to align their passion with “I feel lucky that I got to go to a school up pursuing something that you truly successful. “Break those goals you their purpose to help with the process like La Follette. The teachers truly care enjoy, surrounded by people that you have into bite size pieces and before of choosing a career after high school. and made school more fun. There are love. If you are always afraid of what you know it, you’ll be right where you so many opportunities La Follette can comes next, you’ll never be able to ex- planned to be,” he added. At La Follette offer, that lots of other schools don’t perience and enjoy what is happening he participated in football and track have,” she said. She feels that growing around you right now...take a second and field, as well as the Lance news- up with the diversity that exists at our to breath, bring yourself back to the paper in which he learned leadership school has made her a more accepting ground, and live in the moment!” skills that he still uses today. and understanding person. Winter 2019-20 The Lance 11 Feature A Decade of Monumental Social Change The largest social movements on July 13th. tion and empowered other women (and 2014 was primarily a continuation of men), celebrities and not, to come forward of the 20teens. the year prior, but 2015 marked a major to discuss their experiences with sexual milestone in U.S. history, specifically for harassment. By Tziah McNair LGBTQ+ communities. On April 24th, On February 14 of 2018, one of the deadli- Olympic gold-medalist and reality star est mass shootings in modern U.S. history Throughout these past 10 years, we’ve formerly known as Bruce Jenner came out took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas seen dozens of social movements emerge. to the public as transgender. Since, she has High School in Parkland, Florida. When a Below is a timeline of these revolutionary successfully used her high-profile image to former student opened fire with a semi-au- crusades. make visible, and even change, the public tomatic rifle on the school campus, killing To kick of the 2010s, many united to perception and opinions of transgender 17 people, student survivors from Parkland advocate for the use of the term Latinx, people in modern day culture around immediately acted, becoming well-known a gender-neutral alternative to Latino/a, the world. Not too long afterwards, the activists with a clear message: #Never- which have male and female connotations. Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex Again. On March 24, March for Our While the term appeared in the 2000s, it marriage in all 50 states. Thousands rallied Lives - coordinated by the student activists wasn’t until the turn of the decade that it all around the country to celebrate the - took place in D.C. with more than 830 began to gain popularity. victory. “The legalization of gay marriage smaller marches taking place worldwide, In 2011, under the Obama administration, was really big for my family,” shares including a local one organized by Maggie the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was LHS student Maggie Murray (12), who Murray along with other Madison teens. repealed. This was a discriminatory law self-identifies as queer and has relatives Organizers estimated that 800,000 people that for 17 years, prohibited qualified gay that are in the LGBTQ+ community. were in attendance in D.C. alone, which and lesbian Americans from serving in the In 2016, following the election of Presi- would make March for Our Lives the big- armed forces. LGBTQ+ service members dent Donald Trump, people gathered in gest one-day protest in recorded history. previously discharged under DADT were various cities to protest the win and show Fridays for Future was initiated in 2018 given the opportunity to re-enlist. their disdain. Additionally, the #NoDAPL by Greta Thunberg, and really gained 2012 brought us the Deferred Action for movement was launched by a group of momentum in 2019. The global movement Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Young young Native Americans who claimed the began when the Swedish teenager started undocumented immigrants, also referred title of water protectors in response to the a solo school strike to protest inaction to as Dreamers, spent the year fighting proposed Dakota Access Pipeline. It began regarding climate change. Protests against for rights in the country they call home. when Anna Lee Rain Yellowhammer, a ICE has also been extremely prevalent as On June 15, 2012, after two protesters member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Trump administration policy has raised launched a hunger strike to call attention started a Change.org petition titled, “Stop concerns about our system in regard to the to the alarming number of deportations the Dakota Access Pipeline.” From there, immigration. that had taken place that year, Obama young activists began using hashtags like To the history-makers who are fighting for installed DACA through an executive #StandWithStandingRock to spread the a better tomorrow, these major moments order. The program provided deportation word, garnering the support of hundreds are proof that anyone, regardless of age, protections, work permits, and Social of thousands of people. Once Trump took location, and experience, can make a differ- Security numbers to about 690,000 undoc- office, he reversed the block on DAPL. ence. “[Being an activist means] believing umented immigrants who, before 2007, Fights against pipelines all across the coun- in a cause, and even if you just change one were younger than 16 when they came to try have continued. person’s mind, that is change, and that the United States. 2017 was the year of female empower- is huge,” Murray reminds us. “If you’re The year 2013 was monumental for ment. The year started off strong with under 18, the only way you have power Black Americans, as it was the year of the then largest single-day protest in U.S. in our democracy is to use your voice the beginning of a powerful movement history. On January 21, the Women’s and be a part of movements. If you want known as Black Lives Matter. The hashtag March on Washington swept hundreds of change, you have to fight for it and there’s first appeared in 2012 after the murder of cities worldwide and a million protesters no age restriction. The American political Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old hit the streets. Approximately 10 months system is an ever-swinging pendulum and black boy, by Officer George Zimmerman. later, the #MeToo movement (originally you have to fight to get the smallest bit of It wasn’t until his acquittal, however, that started by Tarana Burke in 2006) went progress in it. Setbacks are gonna happen Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, and Patrisse viral. The New York Times published an but you have to just keep pushing because Cullors made the foundation official. The article detailing accusations of sexual mis- of you give up, nothing is going to hap- movement sought to fight the targeting conduct against Harvey Weinstein. Alyssa pen.” These major moments have changed and murdering of African Americans by Milano’s call for women to use the hashtag minds, laws, communities, and the world. police officers, and its importance has been and highlight their experiences publicly They will only continue to do so as we validated countless times since its founding resulted in the hashtag gaining more trac- move forward into a new era. 12 The Lance Winter 2019-20 Feature A Decade of Disasters, More to Follow Natural disasters in the past In 2014, not many natural disasters egory five. California recorded the took place in the U.S. USA Today deadliest wildfire in history according decade have wrecked havoc reports that there was some flooding to ABC News. The fire swept through on our ecosystems and there in New York, Arizona, California, and most of the state and took hundreds of Michigan; it was an overall calm year as thousands of acres with it. doesn’t seem to be a stop in far as weather goes. In late January of 2019, the Midwest the foreseeable future. 2015 experienced major flooding in saw record low temperatures. Tempera- Texas, Oklahoma and South Carolina. tures dropped all the way to 40 to 65 By Allison Rau Homes and buildings were washed degrees below zero. There was a 100 away. There were also many wildfires degree difference between different In the past decade, natural disasters caused by a drought that stretched from parts of the United States. around the United States have pro- California to Montana. ABC News re- In the past ten years we have had many gressively become worse. From ex- ported that over 70 fires broke out, and natural disasters and they are getting treme temperatures to earthquakes and many had to evacuate their homes. stronger each year. There are stronger hurricanes, the weather is much less In 2016, Hurricane Matthew hit Florida hurricanes that cause more disasters. predictable. along with North and South Carolina. Flooding is becoming more extreme, In 2010, the United States experienced In August, Louisiana had historical depth wise, and it happens more often. earthquakes in both Southern Califor- flooding. Over 20 inches of rain fell in Wildfires are getting out of control, nia and New York. In New York, the three days. which causes more damage. “Its so earthquake was a magnitude 3.9 and 2017 had three major hurricanes that crazy to think about how some areas was the first one they’d experienced in caused a great deal of damage. Hurri- of the world are experiencing extreme over 18 years. Wisconsin and Illinois canes Maria, Irma, and Harvey. Hur- drought and are running out of water. had rare tornadoes hit. Live Science ricane Maria was one of the deadliest Whereas other regions of the world reports that tornadoes touched down natural disasters in the Atlantic since are experiencing the opposite, water is in November, which had not happened 1988. Hurricane Irma hit Florida with a being poured down and causing flood- in the past 39 years. powerful punch. Hurricane Irma took ing,” Lauren Johnson (11) said. Natural In 2011, the southern, central and east- place at the beginning of September and disasters are only getting stronger and ern states were affected by multiple tor- Hurricane Maria took place two weeks in the last decade we have seen the nadoes. The largest tornado hit Joplin, later. Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and extreme weather that is a direct result Missouri. According to The Balance, created major flooding that left many of climate change. People all over the the total cost of the damage was around stranded. These were some of the world have been displaced from their $3.2 billion, it was the deadliest tornado strongest and most expensive hurri- homes and some have even had to be- since 1950. canes that we have ever seen. come refugees in other countries. The 2012 had many natural disasters, from In 2018, Hurricane Florence hit North US has already seen many strong natu- hurricanes to extreme heat and wild- and South Carolina. Then Hurricane ral disasters, so now we have to do what fires. From the end of October into Michael hit Florida, Georgia, and the we can to help prevent natural disasters the beginning of November, Hurri- Carolinas. This hurricane was a cat- in the coming years. cane Sandy hit the east coast. It was the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic during 2012. It became one of the most expensive hurricanes to hit the US, costing almost $70 billion. A massive heat wave swept through the US during 2012, with high tempera- tures reaching 113 degrees in Kansas and up to 126 degrees in California. California was also affected by wildfires that burned around 870,000 acres of land. In 2013, there were more strong torna- does. A massive tornado tore through Oklahoma and took two elementary schools with it as well as damaged many homes. Many children passed away during the incident. Photo taken from the international space station of Hurricane Florence. Photo Credit: NASA Winter 2019-20 The Lance 13 Editorial “I’m Not Throwing Away My Shot!” A review of Hamilton, the His voice didn’t have much emotion and get to time travel through history, and I was left wishing it was someone else I’m glad I got to experience it through a musical comes to Madison. playing him. I was a bit surprised that musical. the show didn’t have any dialogue, but By Cecilia Ridgeway I got used to it flowing into each song consecutively pretty fast. Hamilton came to Madison’s Overture While I was underwhelmed by the Ham- Center this fall! Hamilton is a Broad- ilton actor, I was pleasantly surprised by way musical, famous for not only using everyone else. Every time an actor belted rapping to teach history but also because out a note or made me laugh my heart of its extremely diverse cast. Hamilton skipped a beat. The stylings of Hercules was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mulligan, Marquis de Laffayette and who also starred in it as Alexander John Laurens definitely left the whole Hamilton, “a founding father without house cracking up. “The acting and sing- a father,” as the musical stated in the ing was phenomenal and the emotions opening song. It premiered on January the actors displayed hit just right to get 20th, 2015. The musical is about Alex- the same emotions and reactions out of ander Hamilton, a smart young adult the audience,” Natalie Mullen (9) said. who loves to read and write but can be a If I was going to pick one actor who was bit conniving. He was a real person who my favorite in the whole show I would lived during the American Revolution, have to pick Elizabeth Schuyler, Ham- born in Charlestown Nevis Island. After ilton’s wife. Her voice was so sweet and a hurricane hit his island, he was sent to pretty. It soothed me but empowered the colonies to attend college and earn me at the same time. I could always tell an education, but that’s not what he what she was feeling just by her voice, wanted. He dropped out of college just like when she met Hamilton for the first a few months before he graduated to time or when he publicly announced join the American Revolution where he that he had cheated on her. Especially became George Washignton’s “right- when Phillip, her son, died, I felt com- hand man”. Hamilton was performed at pletely heartbroken, and even shed a few the Overture Center from November tears. 19th through December 8th, exciting Overall, my Hamilton experience was many fans. really amazing. It’s not every day you Even though it wasn’t the Broadway voices that many knew, most of the cast blew the audience’s mind, with their creative dance moves and angelic voices. I was very excited and almost started crying just from the fact that I was actu- ally there seeing this iconic show. I was probably most excited when the Schyul- er sisters, Hamilton’s future wife and 5113 Monona Drive · Monona, WI 53716 her family, came onto the stage. Their Phone: 608-237-6673 · www.HSBElderLaw.com entrance was so fast I almost wish I had Areas of Law Practice Attorneys more time to enjoy the sister trio, but Estate Planning Brenda R. Haskins their song made up for that by showing Elder Law Julie A. Short off their amazing vocals. I thought the Probate Anne M. H. Brindley actor playing Peggy Schulyer’s was real- Guardianship Anna M. Dontje ly great, and even though I couldn’t see Special needs (Disability) their faces, I could tell that she didn’t WisPACT Trust upstage her sisters yet she still had an Real Estate 50+ years important presence. Medicaid/Medicare combined I was a bit disappointed by the actor Family Law play the lead role, Alexander Hamilton. 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14 The Lance Winter 2019-20 Editorial The Not-So-Micro Microaggressions Everyone faces micro- not walking on the same side as a person words.’ “I think this [microaggressions] of color, even though they’ve done has shaped our society in a way that aggressions, and the list of nothing wrong or anything to make makes men feel as though they have them continues to grow. you think you’re in danger. Another power and dominance over women. I racial microaggression is when someone feel that people make these comments By Annabelle Reynolds denies that color matters. The color of in an effort to boost themselves up and someone’s skin is part of who they are, oppress others,” Lucy Murphy (10) said. At some point or another, we are all and saying ‘America is the melting pot’, These stereotypes include that women going to work in an environment where or ‘I don’t see color’ is saying you don’t should be in the kitchen, women can’t there is some type of microaggression see them as who they are. Saying you’re be good at math and science, women towards a specific group of people. ‘colorblind’ is taking away a big part of should have to dress nice and present- According to the Merriam-Webster someone’s identity, and they deserve able whenever they go out. This is the Dictionary, a microaggression is defined to be the person that they are. Another 21st century; people still think like as “a comment or action that subtly and common racial microaggression is saying that? Mansplaining, for those that don’t often unconsciously or unintentionally Asians have to be good at math. Race know, is when a man tries to explain expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a has nothing to do with the fact that something to a woman in a condescend- member of a marginalized group.” some people might excel in some places ing manner, assuming she doesn’t under- Microaggressions continue to be seen more than others, and saying all Asians stand what he’s talking about without all over our country, and Madison is no should be good at math is unfair to them him “dumbing it down” for her. This can exception. There can be many different and just downright racist. It’s NOT a prove to be extremely obnoxious if the types of microaggressions, but the two compliment. woman actually understood what you we mainly see are gender specific and Another form of microaggression is were talking about before you decided racial microaggressions. Using micro- based on gender. Generally, women are you needed to explain it. There are some aggressions can often seem harmless the targeted group, but men can face other microaggressions towards women and people don’t necessarily understand the effects of it as well. For a long time, that are a little more serious. Victim they’re being racist or sexist, which is women were thought of as the lesser shaming, for one, has proven to be one what can classify it as a microaggression. gender and it was believed that they of the worst. Victim shaming a woman A common racial microaggression is shouldn’t be able to do everything men is when you blame her for something saying, “What are you?” People aren’t a can do. Of course, since then we have happening to her when she has no “what”. People of every nationality and decided that women can actually amount control over it. Women are not to blame ethnicity are human, and asking them to something and should be treated as for things like sexual harrassment, sexual “what” they are is alienating them and such. Women face microaggressions assault, rape, etc, and saying it is in any wrong. Rather than just what people such as language and tone policing, way their fault is extremely wrong and a are saying, there are still plenty of other mansplaining, stereotypes, and objec- microaggression that desperately needs racial microaggressions that we see tification. Language and tone policing fixing. every day. For example, something as is basically when someone says ‘You Men face microaggressions, too, such simple as crossing the street so you’re don’t look as pretty when you say those as everyone assuming they can’t have feelings. They aren’t allowed to cry, es- pecially in public, and they shouldn’t be taking care of their babies because they aren’t “motherly” and “babies need their mom”. Men deserve to show their feel- ings, and they aren’t any less qualified to take care of their consensually-conceived babies than their partners are. In all, America has claimed to be ‘ahead of the times’, but we still have our issues regarding treating people how they should be treated. Microaggressions are still offensive, racist, and sexist, even if it’s not technically breaking a law. We’re all different, but we’re all people. We need to stop dividing ourselves and treating each other like we’re each better LHS students pose with microaggressions that have been said to them. than the next. We are not. Winter 2019-20 The Lance 15 Sports Athletes of the Term: Bunny Hops and Bops to the Top from Probst and Freeland Probst and Freeland excel as students and athletes!

By Cecilia Ridgeway

We have many great athletes here at La Follete High School who excel not only in sports, but in academics along with being all around good people. Lily Freeland and Ben Probst are two of those athletes. Throughout their four years at La Follete they have achieved successful school, social, work, and athletic lives while juggling all of their extracurriculars. Lily Freeland has maintained a 3.7 GPA while taking a total of six AP classes, and still man- ages to excel as a dancer. She has even Senior Lily Freeland Senior Ben Probst been offered scholarships to dance at some of the country’s most impressive prime example of outstanding perfor- “I would advise future athletes to work dance studios. “I am proud of getting mance on the field and in the class- hard at everything they do, because a dance scholarship to go to New York room. Probst was this year’s football they will succeed, and to cherish every and take classes at Broadway Dance quarterback, is currently starting on moment they have of their high school Center last year, although I was not the boys basketball team, and will play careers, because even though it sounds able to go,” Freeland said. baseball in the spring. He is also the cliche, it really does go by fast.” Probst She has many irons in the fire while treasurer of the National Honor Soci- added. working hard to maintain her grades, ety. “I take a lot of pride in both my Being an athlete can be a really fun and perform well in dance, and work at the academics and athletics so these were rewarding experience, as Freeland and Henry Vilas Zoo. “I am a busy person, huge accomplishments for me,” Probst Probst have shown. They also under- but I have learned to enjoy being busy, said. stand that while they might love their rather than resent it,” Freeland said. Similar to many other student-athletes sports, school is also very important. Freeland has been on the dance team one of the biggest obstacles he has The school applauds student athletes at La Follette for four years, and has faced is time management. “Dealing and all of their hard work. taken part in dance competitions at with a lot of homework and also prac- her dance studio, A Step Above Dance tice every night of the school year, it Academy, for nine years. She plans on can get stressful and it is hard to find going to college for either anthropolo- time to complete everything while still gy or ecology. Although she is unsure having time for a social life. I learned of where she is going to end up after to use my time wisely and try to stay high school, her impressive resume will on top of all my homework so that I certainly serve her well. can enjoy the free time I have and still “Make sure you put school above your do well in school,” Probst said. sport,” Freeland reminded. She empha- He’s most proud of being able to main- sizes the importance and connection tain his 4.0 GPA, while still having the between performing well in your sport, time to earn 10 varsity letters. Probst as well as in the classroom. “Your sport wants to go to either UW-La Crosse, may seem like it should be your top UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point or priority, but maintaining good grades Edgewood College and play basketball and getting a quality education is way while studying sports medicine or busi- more important.” ness. Probst was also awarded athlete The other athlete chosen as athlete of of the week on October 11th by ESPN the term is Ben Probst. Probst is the (see sports cover). Photo Credit: Dustin Searle Winter 2019-20 The Lance 16 Sports “And it’s BLOCKED BY JAMES!” The decades wildest sports moments.

By Elijah Rader

The 10s were, simply put, a great decade for sports. From the best finals series in NBA history to the best comeback in NFL history, there was something for everyone. In basketball, so many historic things happened. Kobe Bryant won his fifth and final championship in 2010 and dropped 60 points in his final game in 2016 to cap off his amazing career. He wasn’t the only legend to retire, we also lost Decades most decorated athlete, Lebron James. Picture Credits: Keith Allison (wikimedia commons) other top 10 player of all time with Tim throughout the ‘10s. The Packers won intercepted the ball. The world was in Duncan, Dirk, and Kevin Garnett. Not a Super Bowl in 2011 led by an amazing shock, including the announcers. Why only did the game lose some of it’s very Aaron Rodgers (they should have won would you pass it? The world will never best, it also gained many future Hall of at least two more, but that’s a differ- know, and the Patriots won the best Famers. This list includes 2x finals MVP ent story). The New England Patriots game in recent memory. Another really Kawhi Leanord, six time all star Kyrie Ir- dominated the decade (they have been memorable moment came from Odell ving, the future of the league in Giannis, on top of the league since 2002). They Beckham Jr. in 2014. Everyone saw the along with others. Regarding the best played in four Super Bowls, and won catch that put the young athlete on the finals series in NBA history, which many three. Tom Brady had done nothing but map. After getting pulled by the corner, would say is 2016. LeBron’s 6th straight improve his case for being the greatest he had to reach back with every ounce of finals appearance, searching for revenge of all time, adding three regular season will in his body to snag it with one hand. after losing to the Warriors the previous MVPs and three Super Bowl MVPs. With the countless amount of praise for year. This year was different for two One of these wins was the greatest game the catch came a lot of backlash saying reasons. The first is the fact that Kyrie of the decade, taking place in the 49th his newfound fame was not deserved. Irving and Kevin Love were back from Super Bowl in 2015. It was a matchup People who said that were wrong, as he injury. The second is that LeBron had a against the NFCs best from the 2010s, was already emerging before the catch chip on his shoulder. After coming back the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams had and went on to be a consistent top three to Cleveland, he felt the need to give great success in the regular season, and receiver in the league in all of the upcom- them their first ring in franchise history. it was set to be a good one. The Legion ing seasons after. There was no way he would lose two of Boom against the best of all time. In baseball, the Cubs have the story years in a row in these circumstances. The future of the league vs the best. The of the decade obviously. The Chicago Many fans were faced with doubts of this game was a nail biter coming up to the Cubs, led by third baseman Kris Bryant, after they fell down three games to one. end, and it did not disappoint in the final were able to beat the curse in 2016 and Eventually almost everyone turned into minutes. After a nice 10 point come- win their first championship since 1908. doubters, and for good reason. No team back led by Brady, the Seahawks were The series win couldn’t have ended a had ever come back from a 3-1 deficit down 28-24 with 2:02 left on the clock better way, with an 8-7 victory in Game in the finals in the history of the league, with the ball in their hands.After a few seven over Cleveland in the 10th inning. but no one had seen the best player of all amazing catches and plays, the Seahawks In more local news, after many years time with so much to prove. After two were left with the ball on the one yard of inconsistency and heartbreak for great wins, Game 7 was amazing. After line with one minute left to play. “Run the Brewers, a bright spot was finally a comeback, my favorite moment of all the ball with the most dominant run- shown. In the fateful month of Janu- time in LeBron’s block on Igoudala, and ning back in the league” said literally ary, 2018, the Brew Crew was able to a dagger by Kyrie, the Cavs had done everyone watching the game. For some trade for the up and coming outfielder the impossible. “Back to Igoudala, AND reason, however, Pete Carrol decided to Christian Yelich. Yelich was able to blow IT’S BLOCKED BY JAMES!” My abandon his philosophy and brain cells the league away, winning the NL MVP personal favorite basketball moment of by calling a slant route. Wilson forced award with 36 home runs hit and batting all time. the ball into a tight window, and Mal- .326. The team is being put together well The NFL also had many great games com Butler of the New England Patriots and is giving fans hope for the 2020s. 17 The Lance Winter 2019-20 Sports US Gymnastics Team Takes the Win How they’ve soared in the in team all-around, and went into individ- victories. ual event awards very strong. Simon Biles All the victories of the US gymnastics 20teens. produced the most individual medals, team set an example for other girls who winning gold in individual all-around, vault want to achieve the same thing. There are By Jessica Rieder and floor and receiving bronze in balance so many aspiring gymnasts that look up beam. Alexandra Raisman came out of to the examples set by past and current The US Gymnastics Team has achieved a the games with two silver medals, one for Olympic Team members. They even make lot in the last decade, including dominating individual all-around and one for floor. an impact on our very own La Follette two Summer Olympics in 2012 and 2016. Madison Kocian left with a silver medal in gymnasts. “My goals for gymnastics in In the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the uneven bars and Laurie Hernandez fin- general is to improve but also to push the US team won a gold medal for team ished with a silver medal in balance beam. myself as a person to get better, and seeing all-around as well as for individual all- Outside of the Olympic Games successes, others succeed inspires me to work even around. Their lineup included Jordyn the US team has also found incredible harder,” Thea Bender (10), a La Follette Wieber, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross, success in the World Artistic Gymnastics gymnast, stated. “It helps me understand McKayla Maroney, and their individual Championships. In fact, our very own that other people have some of the same all-around champion, Gabby Douglas. Simon Biles is the all-time most decorated troubles I do with gymnastics but they can Alexandra Raisman also won a gold metal gymnast from these World Champi- always overcome them,” she finished. for vault. They were the third best country onships, both in all-around medals and After crazy successes for the US Women’s at the event, with three gold medals, one individual event medals. On top of that, Gymnastics teams of five this decade, in silver and two bronze. the team won a gold medal for all-around 2020 the number will be brought down to In 2016, the games were held in Rio de every year except one during Biles’ 2013 four. The decision was made by the Inter- Janeiro, Brazil. The bar was set high, and to 2019 reign. Alexandra Raisman was national Governing Body of Gymnastics they entered the competition with a dream another force behind the US Gymnastics in 2015, heavily due to its then-president, team lineup. Returning to represent the Team in the World Championships. While Bruno Gandri. It’ll be a big change for the US Olympics were Alexandra Raisman she was on the team from 2010 to 2016, international gymnastics community, but and Gabby Douglas, along with hand- the team won two gold all-around medals, the new rule is supposed to focus more on picked newcomers Simon Biles, Laurie one in 2011 and the other in 2015. Gabby all-around athletes instead of event spe- Hernandez and Madison Kocian. The Douglas was another member of the 2011 cialists, as well as help smaller countries’ team, known as the Final Five, won gold and 2015 World Championship team chances of success. WHO WILL WIN THE $2,500 SCHOLARSHIP? 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Winter 2019-20 The Lance 18 Sports LHS Athletics Through the Decade Coach Swanson recalls the and one in football. Now she starts as a defender on the UW La Crosse soccer best moments and athletes team. La Follette has seen in the Outside of football Coach Swanson has also seen some other impressive athletic last decade. accomplishments, “I think one of the coolest things was LaDell (Cannon) By Mikey Rottier and Kiara (Lee) both winning the triple jump last year and basketball being just Throughout the last ten years La one game away from state,” he recalls. Follette sports have not been shy of “The cross country team also never fails success. From hitting home runs on the to entertain, I love watching those guys baseball diamond, to winning compet- run and compete for conference titles itive cheer competitions, to finishing every year,” Swanson said. It is true that La Follette trophy case near the commons first place on some of the state’s most the cross country team has been suc- depicting athletic achievements of the last decade. elite cross country courses, La Follette cessful and produced some wonderful athletes have brought a lot of school athletes over the last ten years. In 2011 qualified for the state track meet all four pride. Coach Swanson (Swanny to most) Chandler Diffee became the first cross years of high school and won the vault has been the head football coach at La country runner in school history to win at state gymnastics her senior year. She Follette for the last six years and acted as the state title as a junior and also became earned second team all conference for an assistant coach for seven years before the first runner to compete at the Nike softball her freshman, sophomore and that. Swanson has been an active part of Cross Nationals race that same season junior years and first team all conference the La Follette athletics program for the in Oregon. As if Diffee’s impressive her senior year. She was three time of- last decade and has seen some of the best accolades were not enough, along came fensive MVP, and was named defensive athletes and moments in La Follette’s Finn Gessner. Gessner won back-to- MVP as well. In 2018 Turner was named sports history. back state titles his junior and senior Madison sportswoman of the year and Coach Swanson is proud of the foot- year setting a blistering school record all area female athlete of the year before ball program’s seven straight playoff of 14:39 in the 5k. He competed at the choosing a softball career over track and appearances and multiple playoff wins. national level twice and captured a hard enrolling at UW-Madison for the next The Lancers have also dominated city earned title of Nike Cross Nationals chapter of an amazing athletic career. rival Madison East nine straight years runner up his senior year after being in Nicole Newman also had an amazing earning themselves the Lussier cup and the lead with 70 meters to go. Gessner career with the La Follette softball team have maintained it with each win over even competed internationally by repre- and then went on to an equally if not the Purgolders. Swanson and his fellow senting team USA in a world champion- more impressive career at Drake Uni- coaching staff have produced many all ship race in Scotland. Gessner also won versity. Newman is considered the best conference winners and many players state in 2017 and set a school record 8:47 pitcher to ever play at D1 Drake and was who have moved on past the high school for the 3200 meter in track and field. In named first team All American for the level to continue their football careers in addition to the individual success of the entire NCAA. Newman leads Drake in college. Ben Mogilevsky graduated from cross country team in the last ten years, strikeouts and wins in the history of the La Follette in 2014 and went on to play Coach Nichols has also led his athletes school and also set an NCAA record of 4 years at UW-Platteville and finished to second place finishes at state twice five perfect games pitched in a season. his senior season as team captain. Josh and has only missed state qualification 3 She is now working as an assistant coach Bernhagen is currently the backup long years in the last decade. for the University of Minnesota softball snapper at UW Madison one of the top Along with football and cross country team. Newman’s astounding accom- 25 teams in the AP college football rat- the girls softball team has also produced plishments help fill Lancers with pride ings. La Follette graduates Zach Oruruo some high caliber athletes that con- and inspire current Lancers to succeed and Braden Jorenby play significant time tinued their athletic careers after high along with all of the successful Lancer at the University of Minnesota Duluth school and into college. Tyra Turner athletes of the last decade. As current and Tyler Duncan plays as a tight end at currently plays at UW Madison on the Lancer athletes see these inspiring Aurora University just outside Chica- women’s softball team. She had a jaw figures who were once in their shoes it go, Illinois. Another stand out player dropping athletic career at La Follette opens up a world of opportunities and to continue their athletics career after not just in softball but all around as a possibilities. La Follette has dominated high school is Katie Feller. Feller earned 5 sport athlete. Turner participated in athletically in the last decade and they seven letters throughout her high school basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, track look for more accomplishments in the career, four in soccer, two in volleyball, and field and softball in high school. She decades to come. 19 The Lance Winter 2019-20 Knight w shield v0_11-3-13

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Winter Issue 2019-2020 La Follette High School, Madison,Sports WI The Student Sports Voice of LHS Reliving The Most Spectacular and Exhilarating Moments of the Decade

Athletes of the Term: Ben Probst and Lily Freeland never fail to impress. pg.16

LHS Sports Through the Decade: Athletes, Accolades, and Aspirations of LHS sports. pg. 19

USA Gymnastics: Tumbling through the decade. pg. 18

Best Sports Moments of the Decade: Most bone chilling moments of the last decade. pg. 17

Cover Picture: Senior Ben Probst Ben Probst receives ESPN, UW Credit Union, Sports World Player of the Week award January 9, 2020.