page 12 NEWS the Volume 2, January 28, Issue 2 the Talon 2013 Vocational open houses give specifics about programs By Kate Vaughan different programs to choose from. A permission slip is not needed for “I made it mandatory this year for evening open houses, only daytime The option to take voca- students to go to open house so they can ones in order to be excused from tional classes is offered to get a preview of the program to make school. high school juniors and sen- sure it‟s the right one they want to do,” Students can pick their top three iors. It allows students to said Michelle Morris, Hebron High program choices for the application get hands-on experiences before going School Guidance Counselor. Going to and may attend all three open houses, into their careers of choice. Some pro- the open house allows students the op- but only one program is allowed to be grams even have the benefit of earning portunity to ask questions about different taken at one time. college credits. programs of interest. “At each open house attended, The welding and aviation pro- The most popular and competitive make sure you pay attention to the grams each offer 18 college credits for programs are the health occupations, building that the program is at because 1 year or 36 college credits for two criminal investigation, computer aided not every program is at the Porter years in the program. The welding design, and video production. County & Career Technical Center,” credits are offered through Ivy Tech. “The cosmetology program is the Morris said. The aviation credits are offered most expensive, but it actually saves a The school does not provide trans- through Vincennes University. The lot of money if that‟s what you go to portation for the programs. The student aviation program is the newest addi- college for,” Morris said. is responsible for his or her own trans- tion to the list of programs offered. Permission slips to attend the open portation to and from their program. Vocational open houses are being February 1, 2013, 4 - 7 p.m. houses are available in the Guidance Students should pick up the Porter held January 24, February 6, and Feb- Empty Bowls will be in the Office. Students should select the date of County Career & Technical Education ruary 23. The open houses are held at the open house, have a parent signature, Schedule in the Guidance Office for Hebron High School cafeteria. different locations and times depend- and turn it in to the Guidance Office two more details. Admission ing on the program. There are about 20 days prior to the day of your open house. $10.00 per ticket $5.00, children 10 years and under Putting the focus back on ‘student’ in ‘student athlete’ Admission includes chili, cornbread, drink, dessert, By Jon Moneta paying their bills with athletic abilities, now I have zero F‟s, and am no longer and your choice of a handmade, ceramic bowl. so it‟s vital that they realize that the stu- worried about failing.” Here at Hebron High dent does come before the athlete.” Wheeler isn‟t the only student Live entertainment. Silent auction ends at 7 p.m. School, it came to Athletic The rule to stay eligible for athletics with this problem; many athletes share Director Rhonda Walker‟s 100% of proceeds go to the Hebron Country Pantry. is athletes must be passing seven core the same problem, especially with attention that many winter classes. Some students don‟t understand managing time. Freshman bowler athletes may become ineligible to play how their friends aren‟t passing. Corey Duck has no problem managing Scholarship Watch report cards come out this week. “Passing classes is easy; I‟m one of his time. “I sent a list to every winter sport The following scholarships are coming due in the near future. To stay updated on other the smartest kids in my grade and would “I just do my homework during coach of kids that have two or more happily tutor any one of my teammates if school, whenever I have time, and at opportunities for free money for college, check out the guidance department website at the Fs, and I counted about 14 kids that I was asked to do so,” said Spencer home when I get out of practice,” Hebron High School website. Click the guidance tab. Scholarship applications can be found will be ineligible,” Walker said. Sheets, a senior and Duck said. “I get straight to it, and I‟m “That‟s not counting the kids with D online and in the guidance office. The guidance department is on Twitter! @HebronGuidance. player. not lazy. It‟s all about the effort.” minuses either. However, the coaches Although school is a breeze for All of Hebron‟s teachers are doing are doing extremely well, and being Visiting Nurse Association: Deadline, February 1, 2013 Sheets, some kids don‟t find it as easy. their jobs to the best of their abilities, very supportive on helping these kids Kankakee Valley REMC: Deadline, February 1, 2013 Sophomore Drew Wheeler openly and would undoubtedly help any ath- get their grades up.” Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship: Deadline, February 8, 2013 said he was on the wrong track with lete who needs it. The athletes just Walker stresses great importance Herff Jones Believe in You: Deadline, February 8, 2013 grades. have to make an effort to talk to the on athletes‟ school work, despite how “It‟s not that school is hard for me, I teacher about his or her grades, discuss Beta Sigma PSI-National Lutheran Fraternity: Deadline, February 15, 2013 good of an athlete one is. just did not do my homework,” Wheeler study options, what‟s going wrong, Centier Bank-Schrage Family Scholarship: Deadline, March 15, 2013 “Students need to realize that they said. “I had too many F‟s, and it was and what exactly they can do differ- GFWC Music Scholarship: Deadline, March 15, 2013 are „student-athletes,‟ not just ath- only because I was too lazy to do my ently to raise their grades. letes,” Walker said. “As sports do in- homework. So what did I do? I did my deed teach kids a lot about life, most dang homework, that‟s what I did, and More scholarships at www.studentscholarships.org of these students aren‟t going to be page 2 COLUMNS the Talon the Talon SPORTS page 11 Dating: The times, they are a changin’ Boys’ varsity basketball keeping it classy By Zack Neely one portrayed in those movies. a time to find the right person, but many By Jarrett Majcher of 63 to 33. home court with a score of 73 to 30. Drama with friends and outsiders over will just find someone to be with just to The Homecoming game against the This was the Hawks‟ highest scoring What happened to the good time has destroyed many relationships. The be able to say they are dating. Others After a shaky start for old days when a first date the boys‟ varsity basket- Lacrosse Tigers was expected to be a game this season. typical jealous ex is more involved in to- head into the world of dating with the tense game due to existing circum- The final game of winter break consisted of going to the mov- day‟s relationships. With the constant avail- intention of avoiding serious commit- ball team, the boys are on ies and getting some ice cream ability of social sites like Twitter and Face- ment. the path to redemption stances. was at South Central. South Central afterward, a young couple sitting in a book, comes the possibility of constant In previous generations, you would with a four game winning streak. “We took care of business in a was on the Hawks‟ tails, but the booth, sharing a strawberry shake? They drama. see couples last throughout all four years very classy way,” Steinhilber said. Hawks controlled the game and learn about one another: talking about The Hawks switched the season More and more often, drama is tearing in high school. around by now having a winning “We didn‟t worry about the distrac- came away with a win, 54 to 49. their families, sharing interests, and really relations apart among high school students. Like previous times, we need to be- tions around us.” The Hawks are looking to keep trying to see if this is a person who “gets record of six wins and four losses. Relationships seem to only last weeks at a gin dating with the intent to actually date. The Hawks skinned the Tigers with their five game winning streak alive them.” time compared to previous generations Too often we go out with the image of “The start of the season has been Dating in high school has taken a up and down,” coach John Steinhil- a score of 61 to 54. when they face the Lake Station Ea- where it was all too common for high hooking up and not the intent of trying to “Going into the Lacrosse game we gles on Saturday January 12, even dramatic change over time. What was school sweethearts to get married. get to know a person and seeing where it ber said. “We are trying to get the were ready to get back on track,” without starting sophomore Spencer once a common romantic couple back A simple rumor will spread like a wild- takes them. new people used to what is going on then has changed to a drama-filled and fire, and then, without warning, a breakup Dating was never made out to be an around here.” Steinhilber said. “We were looking to Sutherland. stressful connection in today‟s time. will happen over text, with no chance of easy thing that takes no effort, but if you get more momentum so we can get Sutherland injured his wrist this We all remember watching movies The lack of an outstanding start talking about anything. put in the required work of trying to start was also noticed by the team. more comfortable with ourselves as a past week. of romantic couples in the 50s. There was The fact that troubles me the most is something new the result will be worth it. team.” “I was playing basketball outside the stereotypical quarterback and his girl- “It was an awful start,” senior that not only do these sorts of things happen Dating may take some time and cour- Over the winter break the Hawks of school with Layne [Plomann], and friend, the head cheerleader. In today‟s often, but they have almost become the nor- age to go out and try something new, but R.J. Griffin said. “We didn‟t try as world, it is much more uncommon to find hard as we should of.” were unbeatable and carried on their I went up to dunk and came down on mal thing to do and expect. the rewards may last a lifetime. winning streak. They played a total of my arm weird,” Sutherland said. an honest and simple relationship like the Some people may search for months at Despite the lack of effort, the Hawks have not been completely three games and did not lose a single Despite Sutherland‟s injury, he winless. one. doesn‟t expect to be benched for Wednesday late start, 20 minutes isn’t much They won their first game Hebron‟s first competitor was long. Hammond Clark. The Hawks held “I should be back on the court By Hope Bontempo depend on it.” Business teacher Laura good idea to take five minutes away from against Covenant Christian. The said. each class. This way we would have the them to only 31 points the whole game. sometime next week.” Sutherland Many people have been Hawks outscored the night by 30 Students also debate on the extra twenty right amount of time in study hall to work points, ending the game with a score On December 28, the Hawks said. debating on and off about late minutes of sleep they get. I enjoy the extra on whatever we need. slaughtered North Newton at their start Wednesdays. Some say time in the mornings to sleep. Sometimes the Not only does it affect the students, they are helpful, but others say extra time could be used to get ready for but it also affects the teachers. they are useless. Even some school, but several argue that 20 minutes is “I think that it is good that we meet as teachers agree that late start Wednesdays not helpful for anything. departments, but I feel like it is rushed Left: Driving can be stressful. In my opinion, even Not only does late start Wednesday‟s because class starts immediately after,” past, towards the though we are getting the extra sleep that mess up our mornings and study halls, but it King said about the Wednesday morning basket. Senior everyone loves, we are missing out on messes up our entire daily schedules. Instead meetings. Ryan Patz keeps more than we gain. of keeping study hall, the school takes it The meetings that used to take place his focus as he Students argue that when they need away so that we can keep the same amount from 7 a.m. until 7:40 a.m. and now take drives past a help with homework on Wednesdays, they of time in our normal classes. So, every time until 8:00. Having class start so soon after Lacrosse player at feel so disconnected. Normally we can go we check the clock, we get confused think- can be a hassle to teachers. the Homecoming to school or get help from teachers in ing class is almost over and every time we “I feel like we benefit from them but game on study hall, but with all the teachers in think class is almost over, we tend to rush to we need to cut them short so we can get to December 7. meetings and having study hall taken get our work done only to find that we have our classes,” King said. away, that is not possible for us. twenty more minutes of class left. “I don‟t know if it‟s worth it for stu- Students think instead of taking away dents because they don‟t get study hall and the study hall on Wednesdays, it would be a Right: Who’s open? 2012-2013 Talon Staff Sophomore Bryce Editor-in-Chief: Hailey Hernandez Features Editor: Hunter Barbian Hanaway scans Sports Editor: Zack Neely the court to get rid Managing Editor: Kyle Joyce Copy Editors: Mitch Burgess & of the ball against Assistant Sports Editor: Colton Jones Travis Morales Lacrosse. 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Layout and Design: Dani Heath Financial: Jenna Giacomin Hawks won their Photo Editor: Jon Moneta Homecoming News Editor: Liz Medrano Reporters: Tiffany Berdine, Hope game against La- Photographers: Kate Vaughan & Bontempo, Brittany Dopiriak, Assistant News Editor: Matt Hernandez Amber Wolfe crosse with a Jarrett Majcher, Kaylea Malcolm, & score of 61-54. Social Media: Sam Brumley Nicki Seabolt page 10 SPORTS the Talon the Talon NEWS page 3 Big improvements mark boys’ jv basketball Homecoming week full of successes and fun By Jarrett Majcher Anderson said the hustle and tournament. By Kaylea Malcolm against Lacross and the girls won 40 to said. “It just felt like the regular old With a mix of wins and work ethic of the junior varsity squad “I can‟t wait for it,” Anderson They‟ve done it again. 36. According to principle Mark cafeteria, not a dance floor.” Lutze, the dance was an overall suc- Through all the competitions and losses for the boys‟ junior has been one of the strongest aspects said. “We have a serious shot at Seniors have managed to cess as well, though it shut down five dance controversy, the 2012 Home- varsity basketball team, of this season‟s team. winning it.” triumph over the classes in minutes early. coming went off well. one could say they are “I‟ve had a lot of coaches after The boys have yet to face this year‟s Homecoming games, even teams that have beat us Washington Township this season, Olympics, securing their places as “I think that from what I under- “It looks like Homecoming went working to find a rhythm that stand is that they shut down the dance smoothly besides the grinding at the works for them. However, as the that tell me, „Hey, you got a team so Anderson doesn‟t know what to Homecoming winners. that hustles a lot. They never quit,‟” expect from them, and possibly “It‟s really exciting and I early because everyone started grind- very end,” Lutze said. “We hope to season has progressed, they boys ing on the last dance,” Lutze said. “I keep the school excited about dances are showing their strengths. Anderson said. Hanover Central will give the kind of expected it just because they Despite the efforts noticed by Hawks a run for their money. [the seniors] win every year,” senior believe it was not appropriate for the and the Homecoming Olympics. I “I think they‟ve done good, big students to do that, but I still think the also wish to thank everyone who improvements since the beginning Anderson, freshman Donovan Friel Going in to the tournament, Emily Wilson said. The juniors were able to take dance was an overall success.” donated to the food drive and every- of the year,” coach Brian Anderson feels the team hasn‟t done well and is both Friel and Doelling would like second with their participation in For those hoping future dances will one on the Homecoming commit- said. lacking in their overall spirit. to work on team chemistry. Spirit Week and bringing in items for lighten up on the dance policy, there is tee.” As with most teams at the start “We haven‟t showed any com- “Everyone yells at each other,” no hope for that. petitiveness to the teams that we lost Friel said. the food drive. The sophomores, al- of a season, the players didn‟t have though they straggled during Spirit “The no grinding rule will remain everything in place to be as suc- to,” Friel said. “We could have While most teams have an oc- a permanent rule,” Lutze said. probably been undefeated this whole casional tear in the comraderie, Week, were able to win many of the cessful as they could have been. games for the Homecoming Olym- While the Homecoming Dance “They still had a lot to learn,” year.” Doelling thinks it goes a little too remained as popular as it always had, Teammate freshman Stephen far at times. pics and pull off a third place finish, Anderson said. “JV is a big step up and the freshmen took fourth. freshman Gabby Dapkus felt there Doelling thinks the team has failed to “Sometimes we don‟t mean it from the C team.” A victory was earned for could have been more decorations, close games where they‟re leading. (the yelling at one another), but The team has faced other chal- both the boys‟ and girls‟ basketball more slow dances, and perhaps even a lenges as they‟ve progressed this “We kind of lose it for ourselves sometimes it gets a little harsh,” teams in the Homecoming game. The new location for the dance. season. Learning sets and an of- at the end of the game,” Doelling Doelling said. boys‟ Varsity team won 64 to 49 “It felt just kind of bland,” Dapkus fense have given the boys some said. “We come out flat because we The junior varsity boys being trouble, according to Anderson. have the lead, then end it after that. their PCC tournament play on Making the holiday season They boys have been used to going We think we won the game, that it‟s Monday, January 21, at 7 p.m. at out and just playing basketball, but over, and we end up losing.” Hebron High School. brighter: NHS provides for 25 kids now they have to go out and learn From what Anderson‟s observed with his team, he‟s optimistic about the structure of the game. and buying specific gifts for the child. the upcoming junior varsity PCC By Jenna Giacomin “Someone chooses a card, they go How would you feel if your shopping, and they bring their un- parents told you Santa Claus wrapped gift to the library,” Kraker said. was not coming this year? C team boys’ basketball continue to learn on court such as Business Profession- This is reality for thousands als of America and 4-H have also partici- of children around the world. How- Above: Who doesn’t love pjs? By Colton Jones pated. ton Township‟s Junior Varsity ever, with the help of the Hebron chap- Freshman Payton Schatz sports her season,” sophomore Drake Earley The BPA purchased many gifts in- With a record of four team. ter of the National Honor Society, 25 pajamas during spirit week. cluding nestling , building and al- wins and three losses, Coach David Ortiz has been sat- said. kids in the community did not have a phabet blocks, and Dora bathtub toys for The team‟s main focus right giftless Christmas this past December. this year‟s boys‟ C team isfied with the team‟s performance a 22-month-old girl. now is a tournament this Saturday Each year NHS sponsors an Angel basketball squad has en- to this point. “It was late on Sunday night, I was Tree, provided by the Family and dured its ups and downs. “I am proud of the team so far,” at South Central High School. tired, but I felt good knowing that I was Youth Services Bureau of Porter “We want to show what we going to make a little girl‟s Christmas “I feel this season is going Ortiz said. “They have adapted County. can do in this tournament,” Earley brighter,” said Laura King, BPA sponsor pretty good,” freshman Tyler really well to the high school level “Each child has a card with their said. and Angel Tree shopper. Wrench said. “We have a much of play.” first name and it tells the age of the This year, the NHS found the true better record than last year.” This statement holds true; the The boys play their first game child, their size, and any special gift meaning of Christmas. at 10 a.m. requests,” NHS sponsor Barbara During the boys‟ last contest, boys have faced some tough teams “I‟m very appreciative to who went While not the crowd drawing Kraker said. they pulled out a victory over and prevailed. out and shopped for a child and made a Many students and teachers South Central. Before that, they “The biggest thing we have to team that varsity is, the C team child‟s Christmas a little merrier!” choose to participate in the Angel Tree boys are providing entertaining Kraker said. showed their competitive edge by work on is our confidence, which program by selecting a child‟s card securing a win against Washing- can lead to success in the rest of the ball. page 4 NEWS the Talon the Talon SPORTS page 9 State changes mean tougher curriculum Girls’ varsity staying positive as season continues By Elizabeth Medrano break in the new tests. “Their (the state‟s) idealistic By Matthew Hernandez right now,” Bell said. “But, we I know we ship.” definitely have the potential to get better.” The Lady Hawks‟ next game is Fri- As one of the top 50 Though the new tests won‟t be agenda is to raise the difficulty of The Hebron High School introduced for a couple years, teach- school in an attempt to stay com- Bell has something to be cheerful about day, December 28. They will face North schools in the state, many Girls Basketball Team cur- though. She has already accomplished one Newton and playing at their gym as well. wonder why there is a ers have already started modifying petitive with education globally,” rently has a positive record of of her personal goals for this season. There are some other individual suc- their lesson plans to go along with Witzel said. 7-6 overall and 3-1 in the “I am so happy I reached my goal of cesses on the team as well. need to increase academic PCC. They have already accomplished th standards. New state standards will their new curriculum. Like with anything new, there starting this season,” Bell said. Senior Bre Lewin scored her 237 their goal of winning the prestigious Kup In her first game against Covenant career point at the game against Boone soon be implemented here at Heb- “The first thing I will be rolling will be new challenges to go along this season. The Lady Hawks earned the out is much more document analysis with the new curriculum. Due to Christian, Bell helped lead the team to a Grove. This has put her on into the top 50 ron High School. Kup from the Boone Grove Lady Wolves swift victory. This game has proven to be a on the All-Time Scoring list. Not only will the students need for all classes,” said Michael Witzel, the fact that the state is trying to in a great matchup. memorable one for her. All in all, the Lady Hawks are ex- “Getting the Kup was a big moment to begin preparing for the new tests an English and history teacher. further the education a student re- “I wish we could play like our first tremely proud of what they have accom- “Students will have to spend more of ceives while still in high school, for all of us,” sophomore Madison Bell game because we all played really well to- plished so far, and they are eager to being issued, but teachers are being said. The players took the Kup to her their own time gathering historical students will have to be prepared to gether,” Bell said. accomplish more. required to switch-up their curricu- house and painted it all red and white to Despite any recent lum. facts in their reading.” start taking on more work and have show their pride for their school and team. setbacks, Bell is still look- Left: Blocking from However, not all students will The new tests students will see to take on more responsibility for This is the first time the Lady Hawks have ing toward a successful are called PARCC. The state is intro- their education. had the Kup since their 2005-2006 sea- all directions. Juniors be seeing these new tests. For any future for her team. There Rachel Pauer and ducing these new tests in hopes to “There will be an adjustment son! is still the PCC Champion- students graduating in 2013 or Shelby Yankauskas However, the girls‟ season so far ship and Round Robin further prepare young people for their period where students and staff will apply pressure to 2014, their academic requirements hasn‟t been all smooth sailing. Award up for grabs. futures and to compete with other struggle but over time students will River Forest on will remain the same. Sophomores “We had a tough loss against Hano- “I‟m really excited to nations for jobs. be alright,” Witzel said. January 10. and younger will be the first to ver, that was hard for us,” Bell said. “It see what will come later in was just really disappointing.” As a result the season for my team,” of this loss, the Lady Hawks had to give Bell said. “We are all look- Fall play kept audience laughing No grinding at Midnight in Paris up their recently won Kup to the Hanover ing forward to a great win photo by: By Sam Brumley Wildcats. at the PCC Champion- By Amber Wolfe “I think we are just in a rough patch Kate Vaughan The actors and actresses are on stage. The lights go out. Prom can be one of the most important The curtains shut. events in one‟s high school experience. It is a Speed and near perfection fueling girls’ jv season End of show. special night to look forward to for months. The Hebron High School play had another fantastic year, By Dani Heath them to victories within their con- they were the only team that was according to Business teacher Laura King. Prom is that special time of year when high school stu- “The play, I enjoyed it,” freshman Emily Nilsen said. “It made dents dress up formally and go out to dance the night The junior varsity girls‟ ference and other opponents as faster than us,” sophomore Joann me laugh, and it was really funny.” away. basketball team started its well. Keys said. “They also had a cou- Everyone had their own favorite parts of the play. “We have a lot of speed and ple of strong players which we “[My favorite] was when Dani (played by Kyle Doelling) was This year‟s Prom theme is Midnight in Paris. The season off smoothly with getting hired,” freshman Nicolette Saliwonczyk said. “Also, when Grand March will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the high school five wins against Cove- we run our plays practically per- have not really been faced with everyone was doing their own thing on dancing.” on Saturday, April 20. Prom will commence at the Sts. nant Christian, Griffith, LaCrosse, fect every game,” freshman Jewel from the other teams we‟ve Junior Ryan Gilman echoed Saliwonczyk‟s statement. Elam said. faced.” “I liked the dance scene the most because I had the most fun with Peter and Paul Banquet Hall in Crown Point; doors Washington Township, and it,” Gilman said. will open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets will Wheeler. Having had some experience Wrapping up the second half While Gilman enjoyed showing off his dance moves, it was not go on sale the week before spring break. Loosing many players last year already in the varsity games, of the season, the girls anticipate his favorite part of the show. Elam manages to be a leader on a lot of excitement with the com- “The dinner scene was my favorite because everyone was sitting Many upperclassmen are enthusiastic about prom to fulfill positions on the varsity at the table to meet Dani‟s coworker,” he said. this year. Among them anticipating the dance is junior squad, the young Hawks have the court when asked to step up petitive teams coming up. According to a lot of students, junior Chase Hines‟ role as Kayla Harney. started their season with a new and fulfill whatever duty is being The lady Hawks completed “Grandpa Otis” in the motorized wheelchair was their favorite part. asked of her. two victories over Christmas “I laughed every time that kid came out,” junior Austin Gunter “It‟s fun to socialize and hang out with your group of girls. Many players are said. friends and dance your butt off,” Harney said. beginning to adapt to the transition Looking ahead at the sched- break against Andrean and South Nilsen agreed with Gunter. Although many are eager, some are still wondering from middle school basketball to ule, the Lady Hawks have im- Central. Knowing what they need “When the grandpa would come out, I just about lost it,” Nilsen provements to make before the to accomplish will help lead them said. if the rules for the Homecoming Dance pertain to high school basketball. The play did have a sad ending, according to Saliwonczyk. prom as well. Principal Mark Lutze has only simple The team has spent many hours Porter County Conference round to a successful finish with the “The mom was giving a speech to Dani, and her mom was dy- thing to say. practicing and working hard to have begins, where they will face their Porter Country Conference ahead ing,” she said. toughest opponent so far, which is of them. Some people did not want the play to end, according to King. “It‟s a permanent rule,” he said. a successful season. Looking to The ending did bring everyone together and they took their bows, Prom sponsor Cindy Brown seems hopeful for always improve on their weak- the Hanover Central Wildcats. according to junior Haley Miller. success of the dance despite the dance rules. nesses, the Lady Hawks however “Hanover Central has been “The play was nice, and I had a lot of fun in it,” Miller said. our strongest opponent because “[In] This play, I had a lot of fun experiences with all of the “We always seem to have a really good time so, have many strengths that have led actors and the actresses,” Gilman said. my fingers are crossed,” Brown said. page 8 SPORTS the Talon the Talon NEWS page 5 Bowling teams show strength as they improve Officer breaks from typical drug speech By Brittany Dopiriak School Bowling web site, the girls are said. By Kyle Joyce involved and stay interested in the them smelling foul and stained black also in third place, behind Lowell and The teams have also been getting “Our scores are getting speech. Among these items were de- from smoke. Boone Grove. The girls‟ team, which is better averages and improving their Students have heard it better and our averages are vices used to smoke illegal substances As high school students in such a small and made up of mostly freshman, skills. thousands of times: Don‟t getting bigger and bigger and goggles that simulate being intoxi- rural area, many simply brush aside are holding their own. “Their averages are coming up,” drink. Don‟t do drugs. week by week,” freshman cated. the warnings, thinking that these sub- “I think that it‟s better that we are Denton said. Don‟t smoke. So, when Corey Duck said. Having been on the force for sev- stances could never ruin a town as getting new people that haven‟t been The members on both teams have officer Mike Grennes recently visited The boys‟ bowling team is now eral years, Grennes also had several small as Hebron; however, Grennes bowling as long or as competitively be- had proud moments, like freshman Ty- John Steinhilber‟s health education ranked third, trailing behind Lowell and stories that the students probably won‟t informed the students that our cause now we can grow more as a team,” ler Roop bowling a 209 or freshman classes, students were prepared for Hanover Central, according to the Indi- freshman Anna Wilson said. Rachel Nellett earning a score of 173. another typical speech about drugs forget anytime soon. county, as well as those around us, ana High School Bowling web site. With a new coach and a new year, the The teams‟ expectations are high this “He had a lot of stories that really have very serious drug and DUI This is not discouraging to some mem- and alcohol. However, the expecta- bowling team has made some improve- year. opened up my eyes to how certain problems. bers of the team. tions of the health students could not ments and continues working on them. “I hope to get at least second to drugs can mess with your senses,” sen- After the speech, the students “I don‟t really have any expecta- have been more off. “Their scores are going to improve Boone Grove,” Nellett said. ior Aaron Plomann said. had a very positive reaction to the tions; I just want to bowl better and Officer Grennes has been a Val- greatly and their attitude towards bowling The goals that some of the players Grennes had one student put on the speech. improve,” senior Sawyer Kekelik said. paraiso for many years and visits is going to improve,” girls‟ coach Frank are striving to achieve are very inspir- simulator goggles and then tossed him I definitely learned a lot,” sopho- The boys are bowling against schools to talk about alcohol and Berdine said. ing and can only prove how hard the Hanover Central on Friday, December drugs. However, his speech is not balls. The student missed badly more Chris Wall said. “He was With a meet coming up on Wednes- players are working towards their 14. Hanover is currently in first place in more times than not. straightforward with what he was day, December 19, the girls are practicing goals. The freshmen are even showing one‟s typical “Don‟t Drink, Don‟t the conference, which makes them Grennes also brought in several saying and got his ideas through to almost every Wednesday and Friday. how dedicated they are. Smoke” speech. tough competition. marijuana pipes and bongs that were many of the students.” Both the teams have shown great im- “We should achieve winning con- Grennes brought in several props “We expect to take first place, but confiscated during arrests, many of provement and have come together as a ference, winning sectionals, and make and examples that help students get it‟s going to be hard because we are team. it past regionals,” Duck said. bowling against Hanover Central [on] “They congratulate each other Band performs before Pacers’ game Clemens steps into new role at HHS Friday,” boys‟ coach Dave Denton said. whether they bowl good or bad and can According to the High By Nicki Seabolt keep their moral up as a team,” Berdine By Mitch Burgess The Hebron high school band has a standard of With the unexpected departure of former secretary excellence. Because of this effort toward flawlessness, Sondra Reese, Hebron High School had find a replace- Wrestling team stronger than expected, turning heads the band receives many opportunities to travel in or- ment in a short amount of time. The school board de- der to play for large audiences. Most recently, this cided on hiring Amy Clemens to take over and pick up By Hunter Barbian said. Even though the season has just experience came in the form of a trip to play a pregame concert where Reese left off. On December 8, the Hawks com- got underway, the Hawks have al- at the Indiana Pacers' game, in . Starting in the middle of the year would be a challenge for The Hebron boys‟ wrestling peted in the Rensselaer Invitational, ready picked up numerous wins, such Not just any band can apply to the Indiana Pacers' for a pre- anyone when applying to the secretary position at our school, but team recently had their first which consisted of a total of 16 teams. as winning the Boone Groove Invite a game show and succeed in gaining the time slot. In spite of the Clemens said the most challenging part was just trying to get into and only home meet of the the routine quick. Leading the way for the Hawks was few weeks ago and beating Hammond looming possibility of being denied an appearance, somehow the year against Hammond Hebron band managed to secure this position twice. Before accepting the job at Hebron High School, Clemens Danny Wallace, taking first place in the High earlier during the season. Clark High School on December 6. “I think the band goes on trips like this because we're good worked as an aide for third grade and then, later, for first grade. 152 weight class and going undefeated “We started our first meet out The ending score of the meet was enough,” sophomore Jacob Wilber said. The transition from elementary aid to high school secretary has for the Hawks on the day. Also placing shaky, but we‟ve progressed,” close, but unfortunately, the Hawks These trips might appear to be all fun and games to the ones been a relatively easy one, though. Clemens had already been doing for the Hawks were Fritsch in second Morales said. “Winning the Boone didn‟t come out on top with the win. watching; however, to the band members, there may be a larger many things that a secretary would have to do here, while she was and Bateman in third. Groove Invite was definitely a confi- in the elementary. Winning their matches for the meaning behind the trips. “The season is going a lot better dence booster.” “We do this to show the people that a small town can still Clemens started her new job at an interesting point of the year. Hawks were sophomores Brandon than I thought,” coach Todd Adamczyk Upcoming meets for the Hawks do anything,” Wilber said. “And, just to have fun, that's the most She started during the Homecoming week with everyone dressing Sanchez, Danny Wallace, and Tommy said. “We are turning some heads this include Kankakee Valley varsity meet important part.” up and participating. Fritsch, and seniors Danny Titak and year and we are going to continue to do on January 14 and a meet against Jerry Smith, a sophomore trumpet player, thinks differently. “I enjoy the spirit,” Clemens said. “ It‟s fun and a good thing. Nathan Bateman. Freshmen, Jordan I like it.” that throughout the season.” Hammond Bishop Noll on January “[The trips are] For stress relief and as a reward for being in Giacomin, and junior, John Eurick, the band, probably,” Smith said. With only a little more than a month as the secretary and treas- Adamczyk has high expectations for 16. received forfeits on the day. Drawing in a crowd from the front atrium of an NBA sta- urer, Clemens has been quickly learning the ropes and adjusting the his team this year when the sectional “The rest of the way is going to be Later on during the meet after the dium may seem like a daunting task. However, some did not find high school life. and regional meets roll around the cor- tough because of the hard schedule varsity matches were complete, the JV it all that difficult. “I really enjoy it (the job),” Clemens said. “Everyone has been ner, which take place later next month. ahead, but I‟m looking for us to do team took the floor. Starting it off for “They (game attendees) were all lined up at the ticket really nice and welcoming.” “We have five kids who can qualify well at sectionals,” Adamczyk said. The secretary job is rewarding and frustrating at the same time the Hawks with a victory was junior, booths, so they didn't really have a choice [to hear us],” Wilber for the regional meet and two that can said. “But, they were paying attention and clapping, so I think we because they work with each student as they come in to our front Mike Morales. qualify for the semi state meet,” did pretty good.” office. The frustrating part about the job, is starting so late in the “So far my season has been a little Adamczyk said. “They just have to have Not everyone had thought the crowd was drawn in by the year. rough, but I‟m glad I could pull out a more confidence. They‟re a lot better band‟s music but instead drawn to the Pacers‟ cheerleaders. Despite all there is to learn in such a short time, Clemens en- win and help out my team,” Morales joys working here. than they think they are.” “I think it could have been better; the cheerleaders kind of ripped us off on that one.” Smith said. “Yes, I do,” she said. “I really do.” page 6 NEWS the Talon the Talon PHOTOS page 7 Basketball players help displaced barber By Tiffany Berdine ers have gotten their hair cut by him,” Steinhil- supportive. In f light ... ber said. “I was really surprised.” “I could never repay anyone that has Brian Mager, a well-known Steinhilber has also been going to Mager helped me and my family,” Mager said. “All Hebron barber, lost his home to a for 15 to 20 years now. I can do is express my gratitude and help the Hawks doing their things. house fire on September 16, When Steinhilber asked the team how they community out; I am so surprised with the 2012. A grease fire caused his wanted to raise the money for Mager, they had amount of people willing to help.” house to go up in smoke. decided to pool money together. Everyone Not only did the basketball team chip in When boys‟ basketball coach John wanted to help, both the varsity and the junior to help the Mager family, but so did the rest Steinhilber heard about Mager‟s house, he varsity teams. The team raised $110 for Mager. of the town. Many people even brought the was very upset to learn this happened to a “It was so nice and very appreciated,” family clothes. person like Mager, especially a month from Mager said. “What they did completely sur- “The holidays are about family, the holiday season. prised me.” and no one should have to worry about some- After informing the team on the Mager is happy to live in Hebron and was thing like this.” Steinhilber said. “Doing this Above: Getting close to get a better look. situation, the ball players had no problem completely surprised with all the people who made me feel good. It was nice to put our Freshman Jayne Anderson utilizes her class helping a fellow community member. helped him, everyone being so warming and own problems aside to help someone out.” “I didn‟t realize how many of my play- time to get some homework done in her English class. Choir and band perform Christmas programs Left: Only Pappy J can beat Chuck Norris. Freshman Nick Pappas On Monday, December 17, 2012, can barely contain the the Hebron High School choir per- excitement he has for formed a variety of Christmas songs being at school. for the community. The choir, back under the direc- tion of Carol Roy, worked for weeks to prepare their songs. Above: Peace and quiet in the hall, perfect for do- ing math. Sophomore Zach Halajcsik gets comfortable in the math hallway to get some work done. Since most students always have their cell phones on them, calculators are always available.

photo by: Amber Wolfe

Following the high school choir, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, the high school band filled the school auditorium with its versions of favor- ite holiday music. The band, under the direction of Rick Cheek, practiced many hours in order to bring the concert to the public. Above: Wax off, home skillet. Freshman Rachel Nellett takes a break from her class. Above: Careful of your vocal pauses. Junior Daniel Barzycki confers photo by: Amber Wolfe with business teacher Nancy Anders after his presentation in Careers while sophomore Brad Blank looks on. photos by: Jon Moneta