Fall Homecoming Queen Travels to Memphis

January 2015 THE SOUTHERNER Volume XXXIV Issue V • sgibson.k12.in.us Fall homecoming queen travels to Memphis

Left: Big and Rich play during the half-time show of the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. Top Right: Gibson Southern fall homecoming queen Mariah Beadles prepares to fulfill her duties.Bottom Right: Big and Rich pose with the homecoming queens. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/FILE PHOTO Beadles participates in Liberty Bowl, advances to next level

Sara Kissel es money for the hospital and walls and in the giant gin- from all across the country.” and back. When I was shop- Staff Writer the America’s Homecoming gerbread house they had built In total 118 girls from ping for the dress, I kept ask- Queens scholarship. A speak- before leaving for Christmas. 35 states went to the Liberty ing for a mix between a prom er introduced the queens to the There were poems composed Bowl and Beadles claimed, “I dress and a wedding dress, Gibson Southern stu- goals of St. Jude, as well as by the patients about the hard- still kept meeting new peo- since it had to be white.” dents may remember crown- how it originally came about. ships but also the hope of their ple on the last day! At lunch, Military personnel es- ing senior Mariah Beadles as St. Jude provides free service experiences with cancer. you could just sit with anyone corted the queens onto the their fall homecoming queen. to select families. “There After the tour, every girl and they would accept you. I field before a St. Jude patient Beadles received a letter only were only 60 beds in the whole made at least one gift basket expected a few of the girls to sang the national anthem. The a week after her crowning in- hospital,” Beadles explained. to try to brighten a St. Jude be shy, but none of them were halftime show itself lasted for dicating a scholarship oppor- A college student then spoke child’s day; and each basket like that at all.” The girls were about 10 minutes with bands tunity. After responding to the to the girls before the tour, included a one-of-a-kind card instructed to all stay in the playing and country duo Big letter, Beadles received yet an- elaborating on her struggle constructed with care by one same hotel, though they could and Rich performing. “We had other letter summoning her to with bone cancer as a middle of the queens. “They knew we request the guest package for a to learn a dance,” said Beadles, the Liberty Bowl. school student. Now that she were coming, but they didn’t parent. The one recurring per- “It was super hard, but as long America’s Homecoming is older, she stays in contact get to see us. This was our son Beadles made note of was as you looked like you were Queens selected state finalists with her friends from the hos- way of leaving something be- a girl she calls “Fallon Mis- having fun, it was fine.” to participate in the halftime pital. Beadles recalled, “Her hind for them,” Beadles said. sissippi.” “I didn’t know her The competition contin- show with Big and Rich for the friends would get married then The day after the visit last name, but we helped each ues in April, with the Indiana Liberty Bowl in Memphis on die shortly after. I don’t think to St. Jude’s, the homecoming other get ready for the halftime state competition hosted in December 29, and the queens there was a dry eye in the queens were featured in the show.” Louisville, Kentucky. Each arrived on December 27 to be- whole place.” Liberty Bowl parade. Beadles The queens were in- state finalist who chooses to come acquainted with and tour On the tour itself, the said, “I’ve only ever been in structed to buy a white dress advance will receive a plaque St. Jude’s Hospital. queens didn’t visit any rooms, the Watermelon Festival Pa- for the halftime show, and of her engraved face as a gift America’s Homecoming as most of the patients were on rade, so this was a big shock! Beadles recounted, “All of the for the school. Beadles will be Queens, along with the Mem- Christmas release. However, Our float was first, and there girls bought their dresses be- advancing, stating “They pay phis St. Jude Children’s Hospi- the evidence of the patients were fans for the game on both fore they came; it was kind of a for everything, including the tal and the Liberty Bowl, rais- was in their artwork on the sides, and there were bands hassle to take it with me there interview and fashion show.” 2 OPINION You should worry about human rights Let’s here is where I am still treated murdered by society and still peo- of you is that you are shallow. as a child. Here is Southern Indi- ple have the audacity to blame Defend the rights of all peo- ana, the crossroads of America, them, and for what? Existing? I ple because all people matter. “spring” and here is the crossroads of my don’t know. Feminism is for everyone and if heart. If you accomplish anything you are not a feminist because Looking back, 2014 was a within this forthcoming year, I beg you “don’t need it,” you “have forward challenge. It was the best of times, of you to start now: enough rights,” you are a sheep and it was the worst of times. How People are under no obliga- of society. a single year can yield such great- tion to alter their bodies’ natural Rape jokes are not and nev- ness and innovation as well as state or appearance to appeal to er were funny. Rape is not some- such tragedy and horror is beyond you or anyone else. That means thing you make light of. Rape is me. I find myself both amazed and that people are under no obli- a heinous violation of personal disgusted by our journey through- gation to shave or practice any space and dignity. There is no ex- out the past year. As far as we other personal grooming ritual to cuse to commit rape and there is Cori Fitzlaff have come, people still refuse to appease you. Their appearance no way to rectify the actions of the Web Designer understand concepts as simple is none of your business. What rapist. as basic human rights. How is it is your business, though, is your Racism is absolutely dis- possible that noted mass murder- responsibility to respect the exis- gusting. The only race that we The year is now 2015. I feel er and conspirator Charles Man- tence of all people you encounter. should label ourselves as is part I’m at the crossroads of my life. son can obtain a marriage license People, even those who are of the human race. Sexism is ab- Keanan Alstatt Here is where I learn the most while serving his life sentence pregnant, have the right to bodily solutely disgusting. Women and Editor-in-Chief about myself. Here I discover with the “serious” intent to wed a autonomy and are under no obli- men are still sliced by the dichot- what I like and who I want to be woman who is 56 years younger gation to sacrifice themselves for omy of society, which is unac- and which movement I will prog- than he, but many gay couples the sake of your religion or your ceptable. Misogyny is absolutely It is that time of the year ress; there are so many causes that are pretty “serious” still can’t? politics. You have the right to your disgusting. Racial profiling is ab- when Mother Nature decides of which I feel obligated to spread How can Darren Wilson, an opinion all the way up until your solutely disgusting. Gender is a she wants to mess with all of awareness. I am comprised of so officer of the United States law, kill opinion disrespects someone spectrum and gender binary is a our schedules. While many much passion and drive for so someone in the street and actual- else’s existence. Other peoples’ myth. Sexuality is fluid. may feel as if this is amazing, I many reasons that it is problemat- ly be backed by a roaring fanbase bodies are none of your concern. Look around yourself and am with the opposition. I want ic to determine where to start. which raised over half a million Short, tall, pudgy, skinny, dark, force yourself to see the problems the snow to be nonexistent and Here is which politician dollars on his behalf, yet there is scarred, pale, stretched, rigid, we face every day. Find something I want spring to get here as I wish I could impeach, and I no recognition a crime had even smooth, pierced, inked: All are that awakens a passion in you fast as possible. shouldn’t bother; I consider them been committed? normal and all are acceptable. If and take action on it. The world Let me be honest with all idiots. Here is where I’m sup- Over and over again, how you hate girls who have less-than- needs more leaders and it starts everyone, I do not have a posed to become an adult and can women be beaten, abused, perfect bodies, all I will remember with you. problem with winter. I love winter and the excitement it brings in the air. However, I do have a problem with the school It’s a journey, but it’s worth your time cancellations and two-hour the time the March started was Human life is special. The same about. How many people can say delays that usually come with an hour earlier than we expected day, we also went on a mini- pil- they traveled hundreds of miles to winter. I hear everyone talking to be. Luckily, since half a million grimage to the St. Elizabeth Ann stand up for what they believe? about how every day should people attended, we still got a Seton shrine, the place where St. If you’ve ever taken the pilgrim- be a two-hour delay day, and I chance to march. Having been on Elizabeth Ann Seton started her age, or had a similar experience, could not disagree more. the March before, I was worried ministry and lived. Seeing the tiny you can agree with me when I When there is a two-hour that I wouldn’t get the full expe- house she lived in and the bed she say the experience of standing delay, my schedule and body rience because we were nearly died in humbles you, especially for what you believe is right is clock is thrown off to such the last group to march. However, after seeing the enormous Basil- something you can never forget. a disagree that I get terrible after maybe 15 minutes into it, a ica that we visited earlier that day.. For those of you who don’t headaches and want the day young, exuberant group from inner The next day, among other know, the “Pilgrimage for Life” to be over immediately. Two- city Chicago jumped in behind us. museums and monuments, part is a trip to Washington, D.C., to hour delays are the worst and I The group, distinguished of our youth group decided to take part in the March for Life, a dread every morning I wake up by their neon yellow hoodies, car- view the Holocaust museum. The pro-life protest in hopes of abol- to one of those infamous Tim ried makeshift drums made out of museum was truly touching. It’s Rachel Weiss ishing abortion. I attended the Armstrong phone calls. trash cans and buckets. The rest filled with real life accounts and Staff Writer “Pilgrimage for Life” through my Also, I hate when there of the march was filled with fantas- eerie silence that really puts one youth group, St. Maria Goretti is a possibility we could get The dictionary defines a tic percussion and pro-life chants. in the moment. To see th e fac- Youth Group. Along with students out of school. I cannot stand it. pilgrimage as a journey, espe- The group’s excitement was con- es of those who were murdered throughout the Diocese of Evans- Everyone cheers when we get cially a long one, made to some tagious, and soon most of the Di- and the tiny crawlspaces where ville, we filled five charter buses out of the school, but I want sacred placed as an act of reli- ocese of Evansville was singing some hid is something you can headed for the long trip to D.C. to cheer for all the three-day gious devotion. I define a pilgrim- along. After the lively march past never forget. All of the horrors of I’m going to be honest here weekends near the end of the age, especially the “Pilgrimage the Capitol Building, on the day genocide and war leads to the fact and say that the ride there was year when I don’t really want to for Life” that I recently attended, the Roe vs. Wade decision to al- that life is sacred, and every per- not fun. We traveled throughout be here. There is nothing more as “a 12+ hour adventure on a low abortion was first made, the son is to be treated with dignity. the night, which you would think depressing than thinking that cramped and smelly charter bus, following hour on the bus back to Having been on the “Pil- would the be the optimal time for we were supposed to be out of only to get up and march for miles the hotel was filled with the sat- grimage” several times before, sleeping, but instead you just get school, but instead we are in in the freezing cold for babies isfaction of standing up for what I encourage everyone to attend frustrated because it’s impossible class due to Mother Nature and that you’ve never met and never to sleep. Between being crammed I believe in and the exhaustion the March for Life. Even though her antics. will meet.” So, why, you may ask, together closer than a can of sar- from all that was accomplished. you have to take a forever long Everyone, we need would anyone ever decide to at- dines and the driver slamming on Most people associate pro- bus ride to get to D.C., and it’s to change our thinking. tend this “Pilgrimage for Life”? the brakes as you venture through life as anti-abortion only. Howev- usually either snowing, raining, Instead of hoping for snow Some may say it’s because the mountains of West Virginia, er, being pro-life means that you or cold enough you’re toes just and cancellations, let’s look you get out of school for a couple if you get more than a total hour believe in the dignity of life, that might fall off, the trip is worth it. forward to spring and the of days. Others may go because of sleep, you’re considered lucky. all people should be treated as The suffering you have to endure three-day weekends that will they’ve yet to see Washington After a brief mass with the human beings. This being said, is nothing if you’re standing up for come with it. Just like me, you D.C., and it’s on their bucket list to bishop of Evansville and breakfast the following day after the march, something in which you truly be- will not want to be here either. take a picture pretending to prick at a helpful parish in Virginia, St. we traveled to Gettysburg to re- lieve. Every human life is sacred, Let’s start praying for spring their finger on the tip of the Wash- Elizabeth Ann Seton, my fellow member all who died there. The and each human being should and hope that we don’t have ington Monument. For me, it’s pilgrims and I finally arrived at the battle field makes you realize the be treated with dignity, even if any schedule changes. about the fulfillment of taking ac- famed Washington, D.C. For some terrible cost of war, and that we that human is just a tiny baby in tion for a cause you feel strongly reason I never quite understood, should try to avoid war at all costs. the womb. It’s a life, not a choice.. NEWS 3 Art Club uses precision and order to make umbrellas

Tara Reynolds other objects and so far we first semester. Students were on their task in order to get brella projects are com- Staff Writer have gotten quite a few done. to be given a grade after two them done in the time alloted. plete with the exception of They have had fun being in- weeks. They were told to be “So far, they look great!” Rus- a few, who are also work- With the spring musi- volved in a different kind of creative and have fun, but they sell stated. ing on other projects for the cal, “Mary Poppins,” rounding project for the last few weeks. had to work and stay focused Most students’ um- department. the corner, art teacher Laura Most umbrellas are based on Russell was asked to think the Mary Poppins theme, but it about involving her classes was not a requirement. There in the Theatre department by are so many different designs hand-making a prop. After ac- and ideas the kids came up cepting the offer, two art class- with. We are excited to see the es were asked to make umbrel- reactions.” las, which will be used in the Director Adam Bledsoe show this March 13-15. thought it would be fun to see Russell explained, “We what the art students came up are using old umbrellas from with. He is planning on hang- the prop room that the theatre ing the art work in the lobby has used before. By using the to attract the people’s atten- old umbrellas, we will be sav- tion before the show. It has not ing both departments money, yet been decided what will be which is important. Some done with the umbrellas after were badly torn, missing piec- the show is over. es, or didn’t open anymore. The painting class, along At first we were not sure how with the advanced studio art many we could get done. They class, are the two classes that are all working and adding have been working on the um- items, painting the umbrellas, brella project. They have been Sara Kissel poses with one of the many Mary Poppins themed umbrellas. SOUTHERNER PHO- or changing them to look like working on it since the end of TO/MADELINE COX Pep Club suits up for a new year and a new semester

Madeline Cox Each class competed to see with decades day. Many peo- the attire of colleges they Week, club sponsor Amanda Staff Writer how many students dressed up ple dressed up as their dream plan to attend very shortly. Brown was happy to announce each day. The winning class careers on Wednesday. Thurs- Club President Kirstin the theme of prom this year, With the excitement of will be rewarded with a pizza day was called “Pink Panther” Connor declared, “Spirit Week which is “Festival of Lights.” homecoming and the basket- party at the end of the Home- day as students dressed in all always makes me so excited. This will be similar to an Ara- ball season and prom approach- coming game, which will take pink to support the Lady Ti- It gives me a chance to dig bian light show. Brown noted ing at a more rapid pace, Pep place on Friday, January 30. tans basketball team at home through my closet and find the that with this theme will come Club has been very proactive On Monday, students did vs. Boonville. Finally, on oddest of my clothes to wear at the use of many vibrant lights, this semester already. The club not even have to get ready for Friday, students dressed in school for the day. I love being especially highlighting the use just hosted the Homecom- school with PJ day. On Tues- their favorite college gear in able to represent my school in of purple and gold. Prom will ing spirit week which came day, students traveled through honor of Good Will Hunting. this crazy and exciting way.” take place on Saturday, May 2. with a competitive spirit war. the years of the 20th century Some students even wore In addition to Spirit

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Tiffany Noble ish teacher, expected that most “There were some that really Staff Writer students would turn in a voice needed to put more effort into or video recording, the partic- it, but I’m sure they will next ipating students also did have time! This month the Spanish the option to perform their “Most of the commer- III classes have been working commercials with a script live cials were audio recordings, I on expanding their vocabu- in front of the class. was hoping for more videos, laries and giving oral reports. The projects were meant but I understand many don’t These most recent reports to be an entertaining way to want to be in front of a camera. were given in the form of a practice the use of commands “Maybe next time I can commercial. in the language as well as in- encourage more videos by of- The commercials were corporate the new vocabulary. fering extra credit if they do. to be 30 seconds long if a stu- “There were several stu- This project was great for the Top: Freshmen Drew Harpenau, Maddie Money, and Han- dent chose to work alone or dents that did a great job at students because it got them nah Reinbrecht pose with their map project. SOUTHERNER one minute long if the student their presentations,” explained out of the normal class routine PHOTO/ZACH DAVIS chose to work with a partner. Walden about the commercials and had them speaking Span- Bottom: Freshman Landon Mayer demonstrates his dangerous Though Scott Walden, Span- after they were shown in class. ish a little more.” game trap. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ZACH DAVIS FAFSA form deadline fast approaching for seniors Lauren Stuckey nation. FAFSA is a form that programs, the 605 state aid A financial aid workshop should keep every paper and piece of account information Staff Writer can be prepared annually by programs, and most of the in- for parents and students was current and prospective col- stitutional aid available held in the school’s cafeteria in a folder, because you have lege students (undergraduate To apply, students are to on January 27 at 6:30 p.m. to reapply every year that you Gibson Southern High and graduate) in the United go to https://fafsa.ed.gov and Angie Dawson, a financial aid attend college. You will need School counselor Karen Hare States to determine their eligi- fill out an application form. director from the University of to have all tax information and has provided some helpful bility for student financial aid All FAFSA related forms and Evansville, was at the meeting passwords handy when apply- information about a form cru- (including the Pell Grant, Fed- information can be found on to give some insight and to ing and reapplying.” cial to the welfare of graduat- eral student loans and Federal the FAFSA website. Parents help with the application pro- Hare also recommended ing seniors: FAFSA. FAFSA Work-Study). are to fill out the form using cess. Hare also provided some that even if parents are un- stands for Free Application The application is not for their taxes filed from 2014. of her advice for student finan- sure if they may be entitled for Federal Student Aid and a single federal program, but The financial aid that can be cial aid. to any aid, that they should is the single largest provider the gateway of consideration received is based on family Hare stated, “Students apply anyway for other ben- of student financial aid in the for the nine federal student-aid need. who applied for FAFSA efits that can also be offered. Terry H. Unfried, D.D.S. Dr. Morris R. Bitzer, DDS

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Kirstin Connor Krista Tenbarge Rachel Ziliak Kirstin is 18 years old Krista is 18 years old Rachel is 18 years old and and is involved in the Inter- and is involved in Pep Club, participates in BETA, Pep national Thespian Society, BETA, Sunshine Society, Club, Sunshine Society, and Student Council, BETA, 5th Theater Club, Anti-bully- serves as the Senior Class Quarter, Sunshine Society, ing Club, and Fifth Quarter. Treasurer. Rachel also plays and is Pep Club President. Krista is also on the varsity on the varsity softball team. Kirstin is also active in cheerleading squad. cheerleading and track.

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Ringo Starr is the former drummer of iTunes Tops “The Beatles.” Since Singles Albums the end of the Beat- les era, Starr has Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Title (Deluxe)- Meghan constructed his own Mars)- Mark Ronson Trainor solo projects. He Thinking Out Loud- Ed 1989- Taylor Swift continues to appear Sheeran Reality Show- Jazmine in the media/rock Uma Thurman- Fall Out Sullivan scene as an import- Boy American Beauty/Ameri- ant musician. Lips Are Movin’- Meghan can Psycho- Fall Out Boy Trainor Uptown Special- Mark Ronson Lou Reed (1942-2013) Deceased American musician and songwriter Lou Reed ORIGINA L S T U DEN T ART WORK is one of the inductees for the 2015 ceremony. Selected students from Laura Russel’s third As the principal song- period photography classes submitted their writer/frontman of The best photos to display. Not all submissions Velvet Underground, are shown. he is best known for his songs “Walk on the Wild Side” and “Satellite of Love.” Green Day Widely known all over the world since their release of “American Idiot” in 2004, the punk band Delaney Spindler, Mikalya Keen, junior Green Day has come a long way since senior their first album in 1989. From a garage in California to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Green Day has made waves in their music career.

Sarah Lloyd, sophomore The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induc- tion Ceremony will take place on April 18, 2015, at the Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. The event is sold out for individual ticket purchase, but will be broadcast on television for viewing. Bethany Miller, senior Masie Lay, junior REVIEWS 11 Scorpion Chynnia Farrar Services, Walter O’Brien I thoroughly enjoy Managing Editor and his friends (more ge- this new production. It niuses) take every insur- captivates me and gives the mountable adventure that impression of being right With an IQ of 197, Homeland Security tasks there in the agile predica- what could go wrong? them. O’Brien is inclined ments that the team leaps Einstein’s was 160. The to prove himself to their into head first. It is not a new TV series “Scorpion” agent, Cabr Gallo because show, like some, that gives has taken over like a cy- he is a father figure to the audience a headache clone. WHOOSH! Literally. O’Brien. With his help, listening to all the perplex- Explosions, crises, inter- the Scorpion team prove ing mathematic probabil- laced problem solving that that their knowledge based ities and scenarios. The only a group of geniuses ways can be useful in show keeps the viewers could figure out. It is like today’s society along with intrigued and sitting on the “Elementary” and “CSI” helping one of their mem- edge of their seat. pens behind the scenes romance, action, suspense, combined. ber’s son grow up in a wel- This series also pro- during a crisis. The show and even comedy at times. The main character, coming environment. (The vides the audience with a is captivating and strangely This television series inspired by founder and son, Ralph, is a genius as budding romance along addictive with several dif- can be viewed on Monday CEO of Scorpion Computer well.) with insight on what hap- ferent genres of television: nights at 8 p.m. on CBS.

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Shane Murphy guards rival from attempting to pass the ball. Senior Alex Smith drives through Evansville Memorial player’s blockade. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ KEANAN ALSTATT KEANAN ALSTATT 20 SPORTS Titan Wrestling dominates at PAC Hannah Cosby team as a senior.” Sports Editor Baehl had a 5-0 lead on Saturday, until it quickly The Titans traveled to turned into a 5-5 tie, before Heritage Hills on Saturday, he wrestled Owen Ninke and January 24, and they won the took him down 8-7. Baehl will PAC meet with a final score of take a 30-7 record into the post 233. The only teams close to season. the Titans were Heritage Hills Greenwell competed with 177.5 and Southridge well in his last PAC tourna- with 175. Tecumseh placed ment. It only took him a min- fourth with 137, South Spen- ute 31 to pin Jarrett Hawhee, cer fifth, Tell City sixth, North and he will take a 21-7 record Posey seventh, Pike Central into the Sectional. eighth, and Forest Park placed Freshman Kaije Elliot last with 52.5 points. The Ti- wrestled on Saturday and tans had success in the winners placed third in the 106 weight bracket with seven individuals class. Senior Dominik Rich- winning their weight class. ardville also placed third in Wrestlers finishing in the 182 weight class by major first place for Gibson Southern decisioning Heritage Hills’ were as follows: seniors- Kyle Dylan Williams 8-0. Todrank at 138, Christian Pel- Sophomore Cody Dil- lacer at 120, and Kaleb Green- beck, brother and teammate to Logan, placed fifth in the Gibson Southern’s PAC Champions pose with their medals and bracket boards after a big day well at 145; Juniors- Hunter at the PAC Tournament for the Titans. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ FILE PHOTO Baehl at 132, Logan Dilbeck 152 weight class by decision- at 113, and Cory Klem at 220. ing South Spencer’s Luke Princeton, Central, Evansville The only sophomore to take Stuter 10-4. Junior Landon North, Evansville Mater Dei, first place for the Titans was Knight also placed fifth in the Vincennes Lincoln, Pike Cen- Michael Polen at 126. 170 weight class after pinning tral, North Posey, and Tecum- Dilbeck, Ethan Byers from Tecumseh. seh. The top four individuals Pellacer, and in each weight Greenwell each PAC went just as we planned this year. Last class will advance earned their “year, we fell a little short, but we made up for it in the tournament, third PAC title in this year. Seven champions did the job. and the Region- wrestling. Baehl al will be held became a sec- Senior Kaleb Greenwell ” at Castle the fol- ond-time cham- lowing weekend. pion, and Pollen Semi-State will be picked up his first PAC victory One more Titan, freshman at the Ford Center this year. by pinning Jon Craig. Polen Deven Mills, finished in fifth Pellacer shared his pinned his opponent, Craig, in place in the 195 weight class. thoughts about the season thus 4:30. Pellacer commented on The Titans will compete far, “PAC was just one of our the win, “I have wrestled for in Sectional at Central this goals to accomplish this year. four years, and I am a three year on Saturday, January 31 at The Sectional is just the begin- -time PAC Champ. It feels 9 in the morning. Teams com- ning of our long journey, and Senior Kyle Todrank won PAC in the 138 weight class. pretty good, and it’s awesome peting against Gibson South- we would like to win the tour- Todrank has remained unfeated thus far this season. SOUTH- to be a part of a championship ern include Wood Memorial, nament for the first time.” ERNER PHOTO/ FILE PHOTO Monty & Debbi Lamey Serving the Area For Over 45 Years OWNER/INTERIOR DESIGNERS Gemeca Inn 104 N. Main Street Choice Aged Beef Owensville, IN 47665 Seafood•Chicken Phone: (812) 724-3501 Pork Chops (800) 440-4888 802 E. Locust Hours: Fort Branch, IN 47648 Tues. - Sat: 3:00 - 11:00 Proud to be Store Hours: Contact us at: MON. - FRI.: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Terryl & Glinda Almond, Owners Americans [email protected] SAT.: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 812 - 753 - 4441

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Schnei- 100-yard free with 1 min- ously set school record in der broke the school record ute and 1.22 seconds. the 500-yard free where she for the girls’ 200-yard free O. Schneider placed placed fourth with 6 min- with a time of 2 minutes and first in the girls 500-yard Competing in sports is stressful enough, but com- utes and 32.14 seconds. 23.67 seconds. She placed free with a time of 6 min- peting with your sister adds a different level of pres- utes and 34.34 seconds. sure. Senior Allyson and sophomore Olivia Schneider Chandler finished both compete in cross country and swimming. We asked first in the girls’ 100-yard the them what it is like competing against each other. fly with a time of 1 - min ute and 12.96 seconds. Is there any kind of sibling rivalry between you? On December 18, the Ti- Olivia and I don’t have too tans traveled to South Spencer to much of a sibling rivalry; we There is a lot of sibling rivalry swim against the Rebels. compete in different races in between us sometimes, but we O. Schneider, Chandler, swimming and most of the time are sisters so its okay. and both Roses won the girls’ we are separated by varsity and 200-yard free relay with 2 min- JV during cross country. utes and 5.92 seconds. Sh. Rose placed first in the Does competing against each other increase the pressure? girls 50-yard free with a time of In my opinion, compet- There is a lot of pressure because 28.28 seconds. Rose also won ing against each other someone always will be better than A Titan swimmer dives into the water to begin their race the girls’ 100-yard free with 1 does not increase the pres- the other so we have to work hard SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ FILE PHOTO minute and 1.72 seconds. sure; I actually feel better to see who will be better. In the girls’ 100-yard Seniors Allyson Schnei- fifth in the race, and sixth in having her around. fly, Chandler and Williams der and Shelby Rose, and soph- the girls’ 100-yard back. placed first and second re- Does this lead you to push each other to be better? omores Kallie Chandler and Sh. Rose broke the spectively with 1 minute and We definitely do push each Sammy Rose placed third in school record in the girls’ 16.63 seconds and 1 min- other to do better in both the girls 200-yard medley relay 100-yard free with a time of ute and 24.84 seconds. cross country and swimming! with a time of 2 minutes and 59.50 seconds. She placed It pushes me a lot, especially in Merrill and McClain Since I was in high school 14.54 seconds, and in the girls’ first in the race and third in swim. Not as much cross coun- placed first and second in the first, she had the opportuni- 200-yard free relay with 1 min- the girls’ 200-yard IM. try because she will always be boys’ 100-yard free. Mer- ty to watch a lot of my meets ute and 59.40 seconds. Sophomore Kody Mer- a better runner than I am. rill finished with a time of 1 and see how things are done Chandler and sopho- rill, Davis and junior Nick minute and 3.83 seconds, and in high school. I have lots of more Emma Williams placed Scheller, and seniors Nathan McClain in a time of 1 min- tips for her, and I try to help third and fourth in the girls’ McClain and Cory Hite finished ute and 4.23 seconds. her out whenever I can! 100-yard fly. Chandler fin- fourth in the boys’ 200-yard In the boys’ 100- ished in 1 minute and 13.99 free relay with a time of 1 min- When participating in the same sport, you spend a lot of time yard breast, Davis finished seconds, and Williams fin- ute and 56.83 seconds. together. Is that better or worse for your relationship? first with a time of 1 - min ished with a time of 1 min- On January 12, the Ti- We do spend a lot of time to- Since we participate in the same ute and 11.62 seconds. ute and 19.92 seconds. tans traveled to Pike Cen- gether, and I will admit that sports we have a lot of time to- When asked about the Sh. Rose finished sec- tral High School to compete at first I was a little skepti- gether so I feel like it betters our season, Williams replied “I ond in the girls’ 100-yard against Pike Central and cal! However, we’ve become relationship. She gives me a lot of think the season went all- free with a time of 1 min- Northeast Dubois. The Lady accustomed to having each advice on how I can do things dif- around really well. There’s ute and 00.01 seconds. Titans defeated the Lady Char- other around and it has been ferently. 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