37813 West Side Story May 2013 Volume: XLIV Issue 7

Veronika Ackerman Christa Adams Mar- sha Aguilar Yasmeen Al-Ghamdi Jose Aldana Jeremiah Holt Tyler Holweg Caleb Hotz Jonathan Howard Alexander Alford III Walter Allen Gina Alston Shyanne Hronchak Paola Huerta Essence Hugle Trystan Humann Sarah Hys- Cody Antrican Nathan Armstrong Cheyene Arnold lop James Inman Taylor Ivy Kaetlyn Jacobs Mahayla Jarnigan Tinsley Jenkins Olivia Ashley Avery Andrew Bacon Michael Bacon Emily Ballard Johns Christopher Johnson Tyler Johnson Haley Jones JordanJones Paige Jones Shannon Claudia Barajas Haley Belisle Joseph Bell Winston Bennett III Jones Brianne Keller Steffin Kholer Ashlyn Kimbrough Emily Kimbrough Nathan Knight Neal Erin Bishop Haley Blake-Lee Jeffery Bloomer Janie Bonner Jas- Kyle Kaitlin Lambert Analesia Langlois Jordan Lawson Kelsea Lawson William Layman Logan mine Boze Shantelle Bradley Hannah Brandon Ryan Bray Hanna Leckie Zachary Ledford Taylor Lemka Makaylla Liggett Logan Livesay Alexis Lopez George Lo- Brimer Michael Brooks Anthony Brotherton Matthew Brown Ra- pez Brid- get Lovell Laura Jean Lovell David Lowery Latasha Mabe chel Brown Heather Bryan Logan Caddell Chanda Cadle Jarred Chasity Mabry Gabriella Madison Wesley Manis Cadwallader Anthony Calfee Laine Callahan Eduardo Callejas Tyler Marcum Kody Marrisett Christopher Mar- Johnathon Camp- bell Katherine Campbell Kelly Campbell tin Zachary Martin Heather Mass Lewis Mass P a t r i c k Campbell Alexander Capps Samantha Sarah Massey Megan Matson Kristopher Mat- C a r e y Zachery Carpenter Jennifer Carson Timo- thews Megan McClanahan Wesley McCosh t h y Carson Ashlie Carter Hunter Carter Joshua Allison McCown Dillon McCown Hannah Carter Sarah Childress Jordan Christopher M e t l e r Lindsey Midkiff Katherine Mitchell Mackenzie Moore GabrielaCidRicardo Cid James Clark Kyn- Grace Moorhouse Brandon Morgan Austin Murphy Justice Musslewhite Manuel dol Clark Nickolas Cline Melody Cody Lynn Coffey Randy Coffey John Coffman Devon Negrete Whitney Newman Hunter Nies David Noe Miranda Noe Shannon Collins Ross Colona Samuel Cook Natalie O’Donoghue Frankie O’Neil Taylor Odom Ryan Oliver Gabriel Ortiz Corlew Daniel Cox Michael Cruthird Cesar Melissa Ortiz Roger Ortiz Ismajl Oruglica Trevor Owens Harris Cruz Alyssa Culver Nathaniel Cunning- Pacey Dominic Pacia Johnathan Parker Kody Pfannenschmidt ham William Cureton Hailey Davis Erica Bailey Pfoff Abby Pierson Kinley Porter Alberto Ramos Kristin Rasch Dexter Dean Kathryn Dockery Michael Domeni- Ratcliff Charles Reed Jared Reed Nathan Reed Kristopher Reitz Randy Rhea co Sarah Douglass Bryan Duckworth Jaco Danielle Richardson Ronikonrateh Richmond Garrett Rines Horacio Rivera Jr Chelsey Duda Reyes Duenaz Shannon Dunlop Ken- Roberts Austin Robinson Caitlyn Robinson S nedy Durfey Jacob Easter Scottie Edmonds Mattison Rogers Thomas Russell Taylor Ry- Timothy Edwards Dalton Ellison Andrew mer Garrett Salansky Amanda Samples Der- Epps Hayley Epps Herberth Escalante Tay- ek Samples Carlos Sanchez Tyler Sandstrom E lor Everidge Lucas Fishman Cody Fleenor Destiny Sawyer Jordan Schaff Ashley Schupp Rachel Forte Amber Foster Thomas Foster Breanna Scott Caleb Seals Mattison Seals Paige N Andrew Frary Jlon Frecka Reagan Frier- Seals Jeremy Self Nolan Sexton Matthew Shelton son Jairudius Fryar Darnell GibsonJeffrey Jonathan Shockley Jeramy Shope Jr Matthew Shtab Kevin Spears Devaughn Goins Miguel Gomez Daniel Graciano Stanbery Haley Stephens Ashley Stepp Rachel Stratton John Stubblefield Michelle Tan Leighton Taylor Pe- I Jordan Graves Alexandria Greene Chelsey dro Tellez-Sosa Joseph Terry Amanda Thompson Ross Thompson Andrew Toffoletto Heriberto Torres Greene Daria Greenlee Leanza Greenlee Julian Torres Brandon Trent Forrest Trent Seth Ulin Carrie Underwood Anthony Vance JoshuaVande- David Guffey Ashleigh Hammer Kellie Han O Vere Julia VineyardTiffany Wade Hunter Walker Kendra Walker Cara Watkins Madison Watkins cockTyler Harbin Olivia Harrell Emma Wesley Watkins William Weems Jeremy Wells Jake West Sydnie West Brittany Weston Justin Harris Nicholas Hartman Jordonn Har- R vey Amber Hayes Brandon Hayes Jacob Wheeler Bri’Shawn White DylanWhite Jenna Whitt Lindsey Wild Michael Wilder Hearn Courageous Herrera Carla Hibbard Keagan Williams Kurtis Windle Thomas Woelki Matthew Wolf KaylaWoods S Heather Hill Tyler Hodge Dominic Holan Isaac Woody Zachary Yarid Lauren Yeary Josue Zepeda West High Trojans Dig In BY TYLER BRITT Eor-Ewuaso with the dig wells for clean wa- STAFF WRITER 2011-2012 school year ter facilities. Students BY HUNTER SKEEN fundraisers, which was donated two dollars AD MANAGER over $8,000 in funds. in their TNN class, They are continuing to prom committee do- ast year, Morris- work on the schools. nated, and many other Ltown West High In addition, fund-raisers allowed School began with money to dig a well for this to be possible. the idea to lend a the city of Eor-Ewua- This is a huge hand globally. Theso in Kenya has been accomplishment for idea quickly esca- raised throughout the Morristown West, lated into reality. 2012-2013 school year. and they continue to Morristown This year, West keep raising money West has current- High students raised for years to come in ly built a school in over $3,000 to help hope that Eor-Ewua- Brand new schools were built in Eor-Ewuaso with the money Morriwtown West High School raised during the 2011-2012 school year.

The so will become a bet- Morristown eryday problems that Eor-Ewua- ter place for people West hopes to raise could be solved with so primary to live and be raised. over $5,000 next year simple medical proce- school sign Dr. Connie in hope that they will dures. In addition, still stands Bull said, “The prog- be able to build better they also want to pur- in Kenya. ress is going wonder- medical facilities in chase mosquito nets ful and I’m thrilled order to ensure that to help with malaria. about our willingness Kenyan people will These plans will to help out the resi- be healthier and not help Kenya and their dents of Eor-Ewuaso.” have to live with ev- country tremendously. Sneak Peek: Sneak Peek: celebrity look-alikes- page 2 senior wills- page 6 together since the beginning- page 9 BY MARIS MEDFORD MARIS BY STAFF WRITER WRITER STAFF

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BEST OF CLASS Recognized ON Channel 8 BY KARLY WELLS eniors Sarah from high schools service, while Hayes On April 8 and P.M., and 6:00-6:30 FEATURES EDITOR SMassey and Bran- throughout the region. has serviced over 150 10, West High was fea- P.M. news broadcasts. don Hayes were Traits in which hours at Lakeway hos- tured on WVLT Chan- On April 8 and 10, 1 ½ selected as West needed to be chosen pital, has outstanding nel 8 News during minute interviews with High’s Best of include: intellectu- grades, and shows commercial breaks Massey and Hayes the Class of 2013. al curiosity, strong great leadership as an throughout the 4:00- were aired during the Carson-New- desire for learning, employee at Chickfila. 5:00 P.M., 5:00-5:30 5:00 P.M. news hour. man University, service orientation, in partnership display of moral val- with Knoxville’s ues, demonstration of WVLT Channel initiative, leadership, 8 News, sponsors and responsibility. the recognition Massey has program which performed countless features students hours of community Massey and Hayes are honored to be recognized for BEST OF CLASS. Opinions Editor: News Editor:Yesbeida Christa Vargas Adams OpinionsNews MayMay 20132013 33

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Gina Linette Alston Kennedy Bree Durfey Anthony Tyler Brotherton Jacob Hampton Easter Jarred Rubin Cadwallader Andrew Emerson Epps Kelly Joann Campbell Cody Aaron Fleenor Kaetlyn Marie Jacobs Paige Alexandra Seals Alexander Paul Capps Daria Corinne Greenlee Nathan Scott Knight Jonathan Gregory Shockley Ashlie Brooke Carter Leanza Gabrielle Greenlee Kaitlin Nicole Lambert Michelle Ann Tan Sarah Kennedy Childress David Ryan Guffey David Tanner Lowery Joseph Tanner Terry Jordan Spencer Christopher Emma Anne Harris Sarah Danielle Massey Brandon Alan Trent James Postell Clark Brandon Tyler Hayes Megan Anne Matson Forrest Hunter Trent John Dallas Coffman Courageous Javi Herrera Katherine Elizabeth Mitchell Hunter Scott Walker Ross Alexander Colona Dominic Peter Holan Grace Ann Moorhouse Jake Austin West Daniel Heath Cox Jeremiah Ray Holt Shannon Marie O’Donoghue Sydnie Yvonne West Alyssa Paige Culver Tyler James Holweg Frankie Aileen O’Neil Brittany Nicole Weston Nathaniel Todd Cunningham Sarah Michelle Hyslop Taylor Marie Odom Lindsey Ann Wild William Frederick Cureton James Paul Inman Harris Brandon Pacey Michael Allen Wilder Sarah Elizabeth Douglass Taylor Leigh Ann Ivy Kinley Jayme Porter Zachary Rudolph Yarid Jared Patrick Reed Caitlyn Alexandra Robinson Mattison Victoria Rogers

Alexander Alford III Cheyenne Leigh Arnold Erin Elizabeth Bishop Shantelle Denise Bradley Hannah Michelle Brandon Rachel Ann Forte Kelsea Rachel Lawson Taylor Brooke Lemka Christopher James Martin Miranda Moriah Noe Dominic Martin Pacia Dexter Holt Ratcliff Derek Mitchell Samples Christa Brennan Adams Tyler Bryan Johnson Tyler James Sandstrom Hanna Elisabeth Brimer Haley Brooke Jones Rachel Lynn Stratton Ricardo Alonso Cid Austin Tyler Murphy Ross Thompson Bryan Alexander Duckworth Chelsey Elizabeth Roberts Julia Ann Vineyard Jacob Lee Duda Garrett Dillon Salansky Lucas Michael Fishman Nolan Gregory Sexton Tinsley Louise Jenkins Julian Puente Torres Thomas Paul Woelki ndAnnual Trojan

The Festival 2 riday, April 12 the Second Annual Trojan Film Festival was held inside the Morristown West auditorium at 7 BY TAYLOR ODOM Fp.m., and was sponsored by the West High Film Club. The film festival began when senior Ella Dockery, suggest- EDITOR ed the idea last year. Members of the film club have been producing a video all year long, and Friday they were able to display their videos for the public to see. The program began with an hour of videos, a brief 10 minute intermis- sion, along with door prizes, and then another hour of videos, followed by the awards ceremony. Below is listed the members who received awards Friday night. Best Picture- Sam Gibson

Best Cinematography- Sam Gibson

Best Visual Effects- Derrick Blankenbeckler

Best Editing- Jay Inman

Best Costume Design- Sam Gibson

Senior Ella Dockery, found- Best Screenplay- Derrick Blankenbeckler and Sam Gibson are joined with er of the Film Club, was their friends who helped create the videos. awarded for her idea of the Sam Gibson club. May 2013 Opinions Editor: 4 Opinions Yesbeida Vargas West Side Story editors’ senior reflections

BY CHRISTA ADAMS rithm. Then, I forgot. road less traveled you become society’s you and having people to become. I have been NEWS EDITOR Then, I learned how, has, also, taught me puppet, and you want accept you for that in a part of many amaz- inston Chur- again. Beyond what not to conform to the to follow the way of the end. That is what ing events and activi- Wchill once said, I have learned in my world around me. the world. Therefore, is to be respected. ties from freshman to “Now this is not the 90 minute classes, I In the beginning, I you dedicate time to Also, high senior year. I was able end. It is not even the have learned life les- thought that was what being certain your school has taught me to be on the homecom- beginning of the end. sons. I’ve learned mattered. I needed to hair looks perfect and that I’m going to make ing court for the three But it is, perhaps, the that it is important to be liked. I wanted to your clothes are in numerous mistakes. years in a row, and I end of the beginning.” accept everyone and please everyone, even style. You are at war So, be prepared. Make had the privilege to I see high school be- avoid judgment at all if that meant hiding with yourself, hiding mistakes; do it. Then, write and be an editor ing precisely this way. costs because those my background or who you really are, learn from them. Con- of the West Side Sto- High school begins “oddballs” who do not tinue to make some ry newspaper for two the miraculous jour- match up with the sta- more mistakes. Then, years. In addition, I’ve ney of finding your tus quo are usually the learn from those taken on many lead- place, your interests, ones that you can count mistakes, as well. ership responsibilities and yourself. When on in the long run. Furthermore, and earned awards high school ends, you Furthermore, Mrs. Amy Whaley has in competitions from haven’t learned all I’ve learned to take allowed me to recog- clubs and classes I am there is to learn, or the road less traveled, nize that a couple of my involved in at school. faced all the obstacles by being independent. favorite things in the Lastly, al- there are to face. But I don’t always have to world are journalism though high school is you did begin there. be “that girl;” the one and desktop publish- coming to an end, I High school who, regardless, has ing. Because I joined know it has only been has prepared me for to take her best friend the newspaper staff, I the beginning of my my future by educat- to the bathroom with realized how much I journey in life, and ing me in many ways. her. Because when love writing, editing, I am ecstatic to con- Not only because I you go for things on and designing layouts. tinue that beginning have learned why in- your own, you end up In addition, Dr. at Middle Tennessee flation is an economic discovering valuable Connie Bull helped State University. High issue and why a cell insights about yourself me recognize the school has been a divides, but also be- and life that you nev- love I have for the bumpy road, but I have cause high school has er thought you would. Spanish language. made it out strong. taught me valuable What I’m saying is, Thanks to these two I am about to walk life lessons. In addi- do what you want to superior teachers, I across the stage, with tion, high school has regardless if everyone who I really was as simply to fit in among have found interests distinction, surround- opened my eyes to else is doing it or not. a person. Eventual- the crowd. Don’t. It that I thoroughly en- ed by many incredi- many of my hidden If you want to join that ly, though, I realized may feel like the right joy, and may one day ble individuals in my talents, allowing me club, but none of your that’s not what is im- thing to do at the time, make a career out of. crimson cap and gown. to realize directions I friends are joining, join portant. Mrs. Deborah but soon enough you All In all, I am Making it to want to go in my life. it anyway. You may Scarlett once stated, will forget who you so proud of myself and this moment demon- Sure, I’ve end up meeting some “Do not conform, be- really are. I’m glad I all my accomplish- strates all the hard learned a lot in my amazing people you cause then you’re the realized that because ments throughout high work I have put classes. I’ve learned never knew before. one to beat.” Simply, there is no better feel- school. I am the per- forth throughout my how to solve a loga- Taking the when you conform, ing than being true to son I’ve always hoped high school journey. Opinions Editor: Yesbeida Vargas Opinions May 2013 5 West Side Story editors’ senior reflections

BY TAYLOR ODOM EDITOR joining the cross coun- year one to remember. not nearly as much as when I met the girl I’m year settled in, I was al- igh school. Those try team at West. I was From the mo- we did the year before. still best friends with ready over it. I felt like Htwo words for able to make some of ment I walked into We had matured a today. I’m so thankful I should have gradu- some can bring out the best relationships TNN and received whole lot more by that God brought her into ated last year, but no I the best or the worst and memories with my my schedule for my year. I, along with the my life. I’m part of the had another year and memories in a per- team, and experience junior year, I figured other two girls, start- person I am today be- was willing to make son’s life. It’s all about things I never thought this would be my most ed a job, which took cause of her. I’m pret- the best of it. Enroll- your outlook on high I would have done. It dreadful year. My up most of our time, ty convinced we were ing into Walters State school, that will make kept me on track that classes were all aca- and we all three had separated at birth and for half of each of my or break those years. year and helped me to demics. I remember quit the cross country our parents just have school days this year If you make yourself stay motivated to excel staying up till mid- team, in hopes of mak- not told us yet. The has been one of my dread going to school in my academics. That telepathy that goes on favorite choices. The every day, then more year, I met so many new between us is unreal. days I don’t have class I than likely you will, friends that I still am So yeah, wearing the get to sleep in, workout, but if you walk in each acquainted with today. same outfit to school shop, tan, or work on day with a smile, the By sophomore once is a coincidence, homework. I basically right attitude, and the year, I wasn’t nervous but make that a week feel like I’m in college. motivation to become anymore, and I was and there is no denying As a senior, better and make mem- familiar with the way we don’t have telepathy. when I reflect back on ories, then this chap- things worked at West. We have been through my high school years, I ter in your life will be I was eager to make it all together, ups and realize the importance the best one yet. High that year the best one downs. My relation- of true friendship, hav- school, for me, has yet, and sure enough it ship with her might ing good character, been a very interest- was. I joined the cross not be like the one my honesty, being true to ing experience with country team again sophomore year, where who you are, having its ups and downs. It and so did two other we were attached at the faith, having integrity, has made me into the girls in my grade. Lit- hip every day of our not being a follower, person I am today. tle did I know, all three lives, but our friend- how to discern peo- Walking into of us would become ship is strong and ple’s intentions, being Morristown West on the best of friends that true, and I know that authentic, being a opti- my first day of school year. You would nev- if I ever needed any- mist, how to stand up was very exciting, but er see one of us with- thing, I could go to her. for who you are, not to also very scary for out the other; we were Not only did I define yourself by oth- me. I was so happy literally joined at the find my long lost twin ers opinions or gossip, to finally be a Trojan hip. Every night we my junior year, I also and to have self-confi- and meet all kinds of three spent together found my first love who dence and self-worth. different people, but was a wild adventure, night every night my ing more money to I’m still with today. He These things that I have I was scared of the never was there a dull second semester of ju- provide for our neces- has taught me a lot learned have molded thought of getting lost moment. Even though nior year doing home- sities. Soon enough, about the importance me into the person I in the school, arriving all three of us were as work, but in the end we drifted apart and of friendship and com- am today. I plan to late to class, and walk- careless as could be, we all that work paid off. went our separate munication. I thank take these lessons I’ve ing into a classroom I also learned a whole By the time junior year ways. But no worries, God every day that he learned and apply would end up hating. lot about ourselves rolled around, yeah because with every brought someone so them to the upcom- The best choice I made from each other, mak- the three of us girls still lost friendship brings amazing into my life. ing chapters in my life. my freshman year was ing our sophomore hung out some, but another one, and that’s When senior

Students Gain Responsibility Through Part-time Employment BY JESSICA SHEFFIELD nity of whom he cares person throughout the take more initiative in STAFF WRITER deeply about and loves last six months. myself when making any students to serve, whether that Before I began my after decisions. I am more Mhave the percep- be a valued guest or a school job, I was very confident in my abili- tion that an after school fellow team member. irresponsible about ties as a future profes- job would interfere Hayes insists that he several aspects of my sional, and I have also with every aspect of loves to create remark- life. I had no discipline learned more about their lives, and not in a able experiences for all towards my school my personal passions. positive way. For some, who dine in with him. work or how I man- I am going to be hon- they believe it would As a Chick- aged my time. My pri- est: My school, as well make keeping up their fil-a employee myself, orities were out of line, as my social life, get a grades harder; for oth- I can concur all of what and I really didn’t know little harder to manage, ers, they fear it would but it is have a negative effect always on their social lives. worth it. But upon going I know I am pre- to a primary source, and Working at Chick-fil-a has provided me with p a r i n g finding out the truth the opportunities to advocate Kid’s Events for myself about the matter, the the entire community. actual reality of it seems for my is the manager on duty. to be a lot different. A are. Previously, he f u t u r e A little over a senior, Brandon Hayes hoped to pursue a c a r e e r , year later, on August 23, has been employed at career in the medi- although 2012, Hayes was pro- Chick-fil-a since May cal field, but now he it may be moted as a shift leader. 8, 2010. Hayes says realizes he desires in mea- Through this position, that by teaching him to one day own and ger ways. Hayes is expected to to manage his time, operate a Chick- I encour- run a shift by being the how to mult-task, and fil-a of his own. age all sole adult responsible as well as how keep fo- Hayes en- young for the rest of the team cused, it has helped him courages all youth adults members working. He to become a more re- to look into attain- to go balances money, coach- sponsible young adult. ing an after school out and es others, and helps to Hayes was first job to devote their Brandon Hayes, a senior, looks forward to serving venture devolop team members promoted as a team time and energy to be- you at Chick-fil-a in the future. for an after school who someday aspire to leader at Chick-fil-a in cause it provides in- job they can devote be shift leaders as well. June of 2011. As a team evitable growth and Hayes speaks of. Al- what my passions were. a lot of their time to. Through his leader, he was expected adds responsibilty. though I have not been Since begin- You’ll be so thankful employment at Chick- to coach team mem- Chick-fil-a has provid- there nearly as long as ning my employment, and proud of your- fil-a, Hayes has also bers who have less ex- ed Hayes with oppor- Hayes has, I feel I have I feel as if I am a com- self after you do it. discovered what some perience, as well as as- tunities to meet people grown and developed pletely different person of his true passions sist the shift leader who around the commu- myself so much as a than I was before. I now Opinions Editor: May 2013 6 Opinions Yesbeida Vargas Senior Predictions 1. Christa Adams for Kaleb Enix. Jack Johnson who 48. Shannon PGA Golf Tour. will own her own 12. Melody Cody serenades his wife O’Donoghue will animal shelter. will own her own 23. Drew Epps will every night. be the biggest so- 60. Paige Seals will fitness gym. publish an autobi- cial media creep. be a world-wide 2. Yasmeen ography entitled 36. Nathan Knight known artist. Al-Ghamdi will 13. John D. Coff- “Ain’t Nothing but will compete in 49. Kody Pfannen- be a cat hoard- man will be the a 12 Thing.” the “X-Games” for schmidt will be the 61. Nolan Sexton er. next CEO of snowboarding. test rider for roller will cure cancer Polo. 24. Hayley Epps coasters at Dolly- with his amazing 3. Cody Antrican will be the next 37. Kaitlin Lambert wood. singing voice. and Matt Wolf 14. Ross Colona Jenny Finch. will meet “One will star on “So will be known Direction.” 50. Kinley Porter 62. Jonathan You Think You world-wide as 25. Lucas Fishman will be Ariel at Dis- Shockley will be Can Dance?” “Captain.” and his girlfriend 38. Alexis Lopez ney World. the next Scotty will star on “Mau- will have his own McCreery. 4. Andy Bacon 15. Nathan Cun- ry.” art museum. 51. Dexter Ratcliff will become ningham and will be an accoun- 63. Michelle Tan a NFL football Nick Cline will 26. Cody Fleenor 39. George Lopez tant. will find the cure player. be NFC personal will be the next will be the next for cancer. trainers. Billy Graham. George Lopez. 52. Nathan Reed 5. Emily Ballard will be the next UT 64. Tanner Terry will become 16. Will Cureton 27. Reagan Fri- 40. Tanner Low- football coach. will be a Supreme a Special Ed will be a famous erson will own a ery will be the Court judge. teacher. engineer that chain of jewelry next USC football 53. Randy Rhea builds a bridge stores. coach. will be in a famous 65. Forrest Trent will 6. Haley Blake- that expands band. be a famous Na- Lee across the Atlan- 28. D.J. Gibson will 41. Sarah Massey scar driver. will marry Ran- tic Ocean. be a GQ photog- will become a 54. Garrett Rines dom Ballance rapher. nurse. will be the new 66. Seth Ulin will and own an art 17. Hailey Davis Lebron James. star on “The Bach- studio in New will be the next 29. Jordan Graves 42. Kris Matthews elor.” York City. big cosmetolo- will be hosting will join the mili- 55. Mattie Rogers gist. “Roasts.” tary. will be a world 67. Garrett Weems 7. Hanna Brim- famous radiologist will own a compa- er wil be an 18. Erica Dean 30. Brandon Hayes 43. Mackenzie living in a castle in ny of trucks. award-winning will be the drum will be the CEO of Moore will be the Switzerland. poet. major for the Chick-fil-a. perfect house 68. Brittany Weston band of the wife. 56. Garrett Salan- will be an Army 8. Laine Calla- Tennessee Vol- 31. Javi Herrera sky will be a mis- wife and an Olym- han will be a unteers football will host his own 44. Grace Ann sionary sharing his pic swimmer. Hollister model. team. late night comedy Moorhouse will be faith to countries show. a female body all over the world. 69. Justin Wheel- 9. Johnathon 19. Sarah Doug- builder. er will be driving Campbell will be lass will be a talk 32. Jay Inman 57. Tyler Sand- a tractor around the next David show host of her will be running his 45. Whitney New- strom will be em- town embracing Beckham. own show. own videography man will live in ployed at the the East Tennessee studio. Australia. Duck Command- culture. 10. Sam Carey 20. Kennedy er on the series will be a spokes- Durfey will be the 33. Taylor Ivy will 46. David Noe “Duck Dynasty.” 70. Bri’Shawn person for her editor of Vogue. be a cat lady. will preach and White will become talents in make- change people’s 58. Bre Scott will a WNBA player. up for CoverGirl 21. Jacob Easter 34. Tinsley Jenkins lives. be the next gym- cosmetics. will be the next and Jenna Lynch nast in the Olym- 71. Lindsey Wild star of Moto- will own their own 47. Taylor Odom pics. will carry out the 11. Jordan Chris- cross. tanning salons. will be the next “Wild” name. topher will follow Lauren Conrad. 59. Caleb Seals will in his father’s 22. Everyone just 35. Tyler Johnson compete in the 72. Isaac Woody footsteps. wishes the best will be a better will star in “Joe Dirt 2.”

Seniors will away their legacy I, Christa Adams, will my position as the girls street I, Javi Herrera, will Morgan Tucker to Ryan Full- team leader to Sarah Fryman and Katie Lakas. er.

I, Christa Adams, will my position as news editor of the I, Taylor Odom, will my position as editor of West West Side Story newspaper to Jessica Sheffield. Side Story to Leah Davis.

I, Sarah Douglass, will my legendary/beautiful laugh to I, Shannon O’Donoghue, will my love for Wesley Abbe Craine. (The best little sister.) Pectol to Lauren and Emily Lord.

I, Hayley Epps, will my softball number 7 to Maysi I, Ana Langlois, will this wonderful school to Aly Brotherton. Morelli.

I, Javi Herrera, will my Scooby Snacks to Deandre I, Garrett Salanksy, will my number 5 football jer- Delaney. sey number to Calvin Smith.

I, Javi Herrera, will my photoshopping skills to Gabby I, Kris Reitz, will my swag, ex-girlfriends, and ched- Davis, Haley Linsdey, Lexi Nave, and Kaitlyn Rog- da to Kyler Reitz. ers. I, Tyler Sandstrom, will my beard to Preston I, Javi Herrera, will my title of “Based Swag Master” to Breeding. Quintin Mckinnish. We, Anthony Vance and Rateh Richmond, will I, Javi Herrera, will my title of “Chef Master” to Pres- the power to control Molly to Mark Tinsley. ton Long. Spring Fling

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BY AD MANAGER HUNTER SKEEN eggie not having a father were a Momma is, in an incredible per year, ac- RDabbs is mother or a lot older than fact, not your man to grow cording to the not your or- father; he was most other real mother?’” up without a CDC. For ev- dinary indi- in and out of kids. “My heart says Dabbs. biological fa- ery suicide vidual. He is foster care for sank when my Dabbs soon ther or mother. among young an amazing the majority mom uttered found out that Dabbs speaks people, there speaker and of his youth. those fateful his real mom to millions are at least can make a no When Dabbs words to me, would sleep of kids ev- 100 suicide at- one feel like was in the sec- ‘I’m not your with men for ery year. Life tempts. Over someone. ond grade, he real mother.’” 20 dollars is too short, 14 percent of Dabbs noticed that “To a second just to feed and people high school started his life his mother and grader, what her three chil- shouldn’t take students have could be dren. A moth- it for granted. considered more dev- er is someone Bullying suicide, and astating who loves un- suicide is the almost 7 per- than to conditionally third leading cent have at- hear that and places the cause of death tempted it. So the woman needs of her among young bullying plays you have children above people, result- a big part in Reggie Dabbs plays the saxophone for always her own. ing in about the young life West High. looked to as Dabbs is 4,400 deaths of kids K-12.

BY CHRISTA ADAMS NEWS EDITOR

(70 polled) ith graduation approaching, so is the end of W an era in seniors’ lives. Students are leaving behind those days of careless learning, and enter- % ing into a new period of their lives. While many see high school as a dreadful chore, in reality it is the last ladder climbed before a student enters into adulthood and begins making his or her own deci- sions. That means it is time to determine the verdict on what to do with life after high school is said and done. West Side Story surveyed Morristown West

seniors on the decisions they made to that very State Walters

question. “What am I going to do with my life?” ETSU % The results are to the right. ofUniversity TN % UT at Chattanooga UT at % Workforce % MTSU % Tech Tennessee % Out of school State Carson Newman Carson % %

70 Morristown West seniors were surveyed on where they will be after graduation. This graph indicates that nearly half of the senior class will be attending Walters State Community College this fall. Features Editor: Karly Wells Features May 2013 9

BY MATTIE ROGERS A&E EDITOR lmost everyone can agree that getting a good, reliable group of friends is A an important part of growing up. Tyler Johnson, Will Cureton, Darnell Gibson, and Cody Fleenor have found that support group. They were asked the following questions about their relationship: THEN NOW

Darnell Gibson, Tyler Johnson, Cody Fleenor and Will Cureton began their friendship in 6th Grade. What’s your greatest memory made together? How long have you all been best friends? JOHNSON: “It would probably be getting to meet with these guys CURETON: “We have been best friends since the sixth grade!” weekly at our Bible study. We get to dive into the Word and get to know each other on a spiritual level. You can’t beat that type of friendship.” CURETON: “Wreaking havoc as seventh graders on church retreats.” Where did you all first meet? FLEENOR: “My greatest memory was last July when all four of us FLEENOR: “I, honestly, don’t exactly remember. We’ve known each were counselors for our church’s big children’s camp, Junior Camp. other so long that it seems that we’ve been together for life.” We needed counselors and we only had a week to find them. Tyler and I were already going. We called DJ and Will and they agreed to go. Do you all have an inside joke or saying? If so, what is it? During that week, I just realized how blessed I am to have these friends GIBSON: “We switch the first letter of someone’s first name with the and the future that’s ahead for us all.” first letter of their last name. An example using Cody Fleenor’s name GIBSON: “It would be when Marty Visser attacked us at Motown Mad- would be Fody Cleenor.” ness 7th grade year for throwing Chick-fil-a wrappers at him.”

What do you all do when you get together? When were you the most proud of Will Cureton? JOHNSON: “It seems like we do the same thing every time. Just chill, GIBSON: “The question SHOULD be ‘when are you the most proud of talk, encourage, and make each other laugh. There’s no telling really.” Will?’ The answer to that is all the time! He is always doing the right thing and is a great example of someone who follows Christ closely.”

Tell me one interesting thing about Tyler Johnson that you have found Tell me one interesting thing about Will Cureton that you have found out out about him over the past several years. about him over the past several years. CURETON: “He is one of the most personable, outgoing guys I have FLEENOR: “I’ve learned that Will is going to have your back through ever met. He will be so successful in life due to his people skills.” everything life may throw at you. Through good times and bad, he’s going to be there to support you in any way possible.” When were you the most proud of Cody Fleenor? JOHNSON: “The day he announced he had committed his life to ad- When were you the most proud of DJ Gibson? vancing the Gospel, becoming a preacher.” CURETON: “I was the most proud of D.J. when he spoke in front of the whole youth group at FBC, admitting his faults of late so that we Tell me one interesting thing about DJ Gibson that you have found out might learn from his mistakes.” about him over the past several years. JOHNSON: “The way he is able to be such an encouragement and have such a good attitude despite his situation.” Tell me one interesting thing about Cody Fleenor that you have found out about him over the past several years. GIBSON: “I learned that he wants to pursue the Lord and become a Do you plan on staying friends in the future? preacher when he graduates from college.” JOHNSON: “I can’t imagine not being friends with them. They made me who I am.” CURETON: “We will most definitely keep our friendship in the fu- When were you the most proud of Tyler Johnson? tu re .” FLEENOR: “This wasn’t the only time when I was the most proud of 70 Morristown West seniors were surveyed on where they will be after graduation. FLEENOR: “Absolutely! I can’t imagine life without these guys! We’ve Tyler, but this was one of the proudest moments of my life. It was the This graph indicates that nearly half of the senior class will be attending been together since the beginning, and we plan on being together until day that Tyler professed his desire to enter ministry publicly. I want to the end. Walters State Community College this fall. enter the ministry as well, so to see Tyler desire that too made me feel GIBSON: “Naw. I don’t like them all that much . . . just kidding. That that we could change this world for the cause of Christ together.” question doesn’t even cross my mind!” 10 May 2013 Sports Sports Editor: Ashlee Ricker Sport: Softball Position: “Pitcher and third.” Who is your favorite opponent to play and why? “East, because it is always an intense game and fun to play.” What college do you plan on attending? “Walter State.” Do you plan to continue to play this sport in college Hayley Epps and why? “No, because I am so burnt out with it since I BY JESSICA TINSLEY TINSLEY BY JESSICA AD MANAGER have played since I was eight years old.” What made you want to play this sport? “I used to cheer but I soon realized that I was not a girly girl so I started playing softball.” How long have you been playing? “For about 10 years.” S potlights

Jordan Christopher Sport: Baseball Position: “Pitcher and third”

enior S port S enior Who is your favorite opponent to play and why? “Jeff. They have really good opponents.” What college do you plan on attending? “UTC” Do you plan to continue to play this sport in college and why? “Walter State” What made you want to play this sport? “Ever since I was little I”ve always been a sports person. How long have you been playing? Ever since I could pick up a ball. Alexander Capps Dexter Ratcliff Sport: Soccer Sport: Track Position: “Wide Midfielder” What do you run? “I run 200,400, and 4x1.” Who is your favorite opponent to play and What college do you plan on attending? “UTC” why? “Jeff, because they are challenging and Who is your favorite opponent to run against and they are our biggest rival.” why? “Dobyns Bennett, because they have the best What college do you plan on attending? opponents.” “Berry College.” Do you plan to continue to run in college and Do you plan to continue to play this sport in why? “Maybe, I’m not sure, I am ready for the com- college and why? “I’ll probably play in college mitment.” because the game.” What made you want to start running? “Watching What made you want to play this sport? “I the Olympics.” started playing when I was young, and I’ve How long have you been running? “For about loved it ever since. 4 years.” How long have you been playing? “13 years” Emotions, Sweat, Tears BY JESSICA MOORE STAFF WRITER Take All During Cheerleading

pril 8-12, had learned over the motions, appearance, AMorristown few days and contin- and all the essentials Hamblen West ued to learn the second of being a West High High School held half of the dance. The School cheerleader. their cheerleading cheerleaders went over On Friday, all tryouts. This week, the dance numerous the girls’ nerves were for many girls, times using 8-counts running high because Upcoming was a stressful, and then switching of the judges they had senior, Emily sleepless and over- to the music to try to perform in front Morgan practic- whelming time. to learn the dance of. The cheerleaders es her motions Monday, April 8, more accordingly. had to go out with before tryouts. the cheerleaders Cheerlead- their group and do were taught the ers were prepared their cheer, and their the numbers who chant and cheer. to present their dance. Separately the made Junior Varsity They also prac- Girls stretch and ponder on the stress of tryouts mock-tryouts in front girls had to present before judges start calling their numbers in. and who made Var- ticed their jumps and of one of the present- their cheer, standing sity. Congratulations tumbling Monday. ed seniors by Thurs- tumbling, running the cheerleaders were few times after learn- to next years 2013- Tuesday, the cheer- day. The seniors were tumbling and jumps. taught the begin- ing it, and tumbled. On 2014 Morristown West leaders practiced assigned to certain The morning of Sat- ning of the dance. Wednesday, day three, High cheerleaders! their chant, cheer and participants, and rat- urday, April 13, re- The cheerleaders ran the cheerleaders went jumps. After the jumps, ed them on loudness, sults papers showed through the dance a over everything they Trojans Kick South BY ELIZABETH BARAHONA AND Doyle Out of Bounds MOLLY JOHNSON and the 76th minute STAFF WRITERS of the match. Hun- The guys played sucker scored with “an extremely good two minutes left in the game and the fruit match. “Jeremiah and showed in their la- Ike did a really good bor.” said Coach Todd job at top and that Bradley after West was a result of the to- High’s Soccer game tal effort,” said Bradley. on April 23rd, which West High West High won 3-0 played a great game. against SouthDoyle. West’s goalkeepers did Jeremiah Es- not let any balls past paraza and Ike Hun- them. Goalkeeper, sucker both scored Chandler Townsend, goals during the game sophomore, played against South Doyle. in the first half and Esparaza scored two blocked two shots. Alex Lopez (4) passes the ball to Matt goals and Hunsucker Alex Matthews, ju- Sawyer (8) during the West game Vs. scored one. Espara- nior, played in the John D. Coffman (19) escapes a defender South Doyle. za scored in the fifth second half and during West High’s soccer game agianst South Doyle. minute of the game blocked four shots. Sports Editor: Ashlee Ricker Sports May 2013 11 Trojan Track RUNS OVER the Competition BY MARIS of 74, followed by Junior Shanice Williams (top left) jumped MEDFORD AND West Greene’s 61 over a hurdle during her winning 100 meter TORY WILDER, and Unicoi’s 44. hurdle race. STAFF WRITERS Winners for Freshman Marcus Hayden (bottom left) orristown West the girl’s team were cleared the bar during high jump. MHigh’s track as followed: Shanice Junior Jason Spoon (bottom right) pole team sped through a Williams (100 meter vaulted at the Thursday night track meet. track meet April 11 in hurdle, 100 meter, order to get done be- 300 meter hurdle), fore a stormy night Chantal Wilson (1600 arrived in Morristown. meter, 800 meter), Although Bri’Shawn White four teams were sup- (long jump, triple posed to compete jump) and Emily Lord against West, only (400 meter). Winners two teams arrived that from the girls team Thursday night due also included mem- to fear of dangerous bers of the 4x100 weather conditions. meter relay and the The track team 4x800 meter relay. ended up running Winners for against Unicoi County the boy’s team were High School and West as followed: Chad Greene High School. Fryman (3200 meter), Morristown Dallas McCash (110 West girl’s team won meter hurdle), Bran- by a landslide. The don Cole (shot), Dex- cluded members of the tant coaches of West performed well despite With time and prac- girls scored 88 points, ter Ratcliff (100 meter) 4x100 meter relay and High’s track team, some holes in key tice, both the boy’s and followed by West and Michael Cruth- the 4x200 meter relay. is pleased with this events. I have been im- girl’s teams shall en- Greene’s 63 and Uni- ird (High jump, triple Sarah Bow- year’s team. She com- pressed by the attitude joy a successful high coi’s 20. West boys jump). Winners from en, one of the assis- mented, “The team has of the freshman class. school athletic career.” also won with a score the boy’s team also in- Baseball Tops Off the South BY JESSICA MOORE jan’s baseball team took more Chas Hadden, with some runs outs through only four Pitcher and STAFF WRITER the lead in the game led the Trojans going when we needed it.” innings. Improvement junior, Will Morristown Hamblen held at Trojan Park 2 of 3 with two singles The Trojansis shown for West with Gardner tries to and a run. Drew Epps, pulled through run 16-8 with the noncon- strike out a senior also went 1 out and opened up the ference victory and Suluvin South of 3 with a single Run- scoring in the bottom looks ahead to Cocke Player. ners Batted In(RBI). of the first inning as County Saturday. Junior, Tyler Hadden scored a run. Coach Chuck Britt was credited at the In the second inning, Stansberry said, He win of the game. Britt West made a score was very proud, but says,“I believe that again. When Trevor thought that they Issac Woody, senior short stop, tags overall our team did Williams, junior, made could have scored out a Sullivan South player. very well and stayed a score off of Epps RBI more runs, because consistent offensive- and Trojans in the lead there were too many on Thursday, April 18. ly and defensively 2-0. During the game, people left on base. High School West Tro- The Trojans sopho- and pulled through Britt pitched five strike Morristown West Tennis Defeats Jefferson County BY CHRISTA ADAMS niors Jared Reed, Jay NEWS EDITOR Williams, Cather- ladies Rachel Ramsey ine Cook, and Han- and Aliea Williams. Inman, Nolan Sexton, onday, April 22 Senior Ana nah Beth Moorhouse. Ramsey and Williams Garrett Rines, and DJ the Morristown Langlois returns M In doubles, were successful, fin- Gibson were all win- West tennis team took the ball after her the lady Trojans only ishing the match at 9-7. ners in the singles. on Jefferson Coun- opponent serves needed to win one The lady Tro- First, second, ty High School at the the ball during of the three doubles jans tennis team fin- and third doubles all Carson Newman Col- the Morristown matches in order to se- ished with a win of 5-4, won their matches, lege tennis courts. West and Jef- cure a win for the girls’ leaving them contin- as well. Parker Ash- The lady ferson County team. Number two uously undefeated in ford and Reed fell be- Trojans had a 4-2 tennis match at doubles and number the IMAC since 2008. hind 7-4 before mak- lead in the singles. Carson Newman three doubles both lost The Morris- ing it to a 9-7 victory. Winners in College. their matches, leaving town West boys tennis Morristown West im- the singles were Ra- nothing but pressure team defeated Jeffer- proves to 4-0 in IMAC chel Ramsey, Aliea on the first doubles son County 8-1. Se- play and 4-1 overall. BY JESSICA TINSLEY HUNTER SKEEN Softball Defeats The Fighting Cocks AD MANAGER Cocke County and was the starting point point of the season. hitting but she kept runs! Until the sev- TYLER BRITT West High Lady Tro- for the Trojans; Sar- They have been play- herself up pitching. enth inning the Tro- STAFF WRITTER jans took a little infield ah Fryman started the ing more like a team But overall I am super jans were up 7-2. The nding off theand then started the rally and went through and kept each other proud of my girls they Fighting Cocks start- ELady Trojans’ day, game. Lady Trojans the entire line up and up the whole game. did a great job!” ed a rally and scored they faced Newport’s had two runs in the scored four runs. Jessi Tinsley said to T h e four runs to almost Cocke County softball first inning and got Coach Maness me when she slid head Trojans were up 4-2, tie the game 7-6. Ral- team. As the starting three up three down. said, “I feel like last first into third base, runners on first and ling on two outs, se- time rolled around, The second inningnight was our turning Coach, I have a dirt second. Up to bat with nior, Hayley Epps full of mouth! I am two outs, freshman, caught the final pop fly very proud of Jessi, she Maysi Brotherton hit a out to end the game. wasn’t doing very well triple to score the two

As the team walks away with the win junior. Savannah Edmonds is very pumped!