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CelebratingH 84 years as the voice ofILL Leon. TOPMay, 2004 Leon High School 550 E. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 488-1971 Vol. LXXXV No.3 Celebrating 85 years as the voice of Leon. Hurricanes may be linked to global warming As hurricanes Laboratory in Princeton, New Jersey. The study seem to be used half a dozen com- attacking us, puter simulations of glo- scientists try to bal climate, devised by separate groups at insti- discover the tutions around the world. reason behind The new study used four climate center’s the strong mathematical approxi- stroms. mations of the physics By Carolina Escalera by which ocean heat fu- Hill Top Writer els tropical storms. According to the Hurricanes have New York Times, Rob- been taking Florida by ert Tuleya, co-director storm. To many people, of the study, said, “with it was a surprise to see almost every combina- so many hurricanes this tion of greenhouse- Tallahassee has been able to avoid these major storms, but surrounding cities year. However, there warmed oceans and at- and regions have not been so lucky. may be a reason they mosphere and formulas have been so active. for storm dynamics, the cent more intense. The term “global results were the same: Experts believe that warming” is one that more powerful storms rising sea levels, caused seems to be thrown and more rainfall.” by global warming, around a lot these days. According to the would lead to more Scientists, in fact, have computer analysis, by flooding from hurri- been able to make a con- the 2080s, seas warmed canes. nection between global by rising atmospheric Dr. James Elsner, a warming and the fre- concentrations of heat- hurricane expert at quent hurricanes. trapping greenhouse Florida State University, An online study, gases could cause a who was among the first published Sept. 28 by typical hurricane to in- to predict the recent the Journal Of Climate, tensify about an extra surge in Atlantic storm made the connection be- half-step on the five-step activity, categorized the tween global warming scale of destructive new study as “baby and the hurricanes. The power. steps towards a final an- study was done on The study also swer.” supercomputers at the shows that the rainfall up Students have become pretty familiar with maps like Commerce to 60 miles from the core these displaying the closness of the eye of a Department’s Geophysi- would be nearly 20 per- hurricane. cal Fluid Dynamics October Page 2 Love & the Hurricanes take toll on Florida By Emily Woodruff Hallways The Hill Top Features Editor Inspired by Sex and the City As Floridians have recently experienced, By Summar Chaudhry weather patterns can be The Hill Top Editor-in Chief unpredictable. In the You find yourself immersed in a great conver- months of August and sation with the surprisingly interesting guy who September, Florida was sits in front of you in math. Then he says some- bombarded by four thing so funny that the entire class hears you both laughing hysterically. Yet you’re not embarrassed. hurricanes, making his- Then, the thought goes through your head, the one tory as the first time that that everybody thinks at least once when he or she many hurricanes have meets someone with a great personality. “Man, if hit the Sunshine State only he had blue eyes, darker hair, and, you know, it in a single year. Hurricanes bombarded Florida this past season. would help if he were only about…mmm…2 centime- While most of ters taller.” joyed my days off, I Standards. We all have them, but do they go Florida has suffered, of Ivan. Melvin Terry too far? Can standards keep somebody from be- the residents of Talla- can’t help but agree with and his daughter, Donna ing with the perfect, yet not quite perfect enough, hassee have managed that argument. As I re- Terry-Read, were also person? Or are standards simply a healthy way of to get through this re- call, it was at least par- killed in the hurricane. preventing us from settling? cent tirade of fickle tially sunny during all Terry’s wife, Frances, is Take my friend Jane Doe, for example, who will weather relatively un- three days that were recovering in critical remain anonymous, but I assure you she and her missed. The power was problems are real. So, Jane wants what most other scathed. Out of all the condition and was only teenage girls want when they are single: a boy- hurricanes -- Charley, in working order at the recently told that her friend. Yet, Jane went without a boyfriend for a Frances, Ivan, and school, as well. Hon- husband and daughter whopping total of three years, not even a date. Jeanne -- we have been estly, we probably would died that night. Both Why? Not because no one was asking but because relatively lucky. As stu- have been fine. families had taken refuge the ones who did ask weren’t meeting the brown dents, we have gotten Probably. Maybe. from the storm in their hair, brown eye, 6 ft. 2 in. standard. a total of three days off Perhaps. All words Is it necessary to find the one guy who is funny, mobile homes. which leave room for a nice, sincere, and good looking in high school? I so far...and a hurricane Clay County - A 15- mean, ok, maybe if you are searching for a groom has yet to hit us. margin of error and pos- year-old boy was pinned in order to collect inheritance money. Many claim that sible destruction and by a falling tree as a re- Appearance isn’t everything. If anything, per- these days were can- devastation. However sult of Jeanne and died. sonality should weigh more than appearance. Now, celed in vain. Students small that margin might Brevard County - A I’m not just going to preach this age-old theory got behind in school. be, it’s there. We are re- man was found dead in without having tried it myself. I know from first- minded of it when ac- hand experience that the guys who are strong in Teachers got behind in a Palm Bay ditch in what personality will surprise you. In my case, my ex, their lesson plans. counting for those who police called an appar- who isn’t the best looking guy, became more and Some criticize the su- suffered the ultimate fury ent drowning. more attractive to me as I got to know him better. perintendent for cancel- of the hurricanes. It wasn’t like he was “growing on me” or anything ing school, arguing that Blountstown - sad like that because, I am sorry, but if you are in there was no danger to James and Mary Lee Continues on page four a high school relationship with someone who is Marshall died in a tor- ‘growing on you’ then you definitely need to em- students during the day. ploy standards. While I thoroughly en- nado that spawned off In my case, it was more like his personality painted a picture that I liked, and one that I became attracted to, despite his physical appearance. But most of all, I had fun with him. The Hill That is the most important thing. Having fun with the person should be the number one stan- Top dard in picking a significant other. Yet it is not. People will date the best looking, most popular and most arguable person for weeks. I have yet to un- Colophone The Hill Top derstand why. is the offical student newspaper of It seems to me that standards aren’t cor- Leon High School. Kevin rectly prioritized these days. But that is just it, Record, a journalism teacher, they are standards, and they vary from person advises in the production of to person. The standards you set are based on this publication. what you want, and I can’t tell you what to want, It is distributed free of but I can tell you what I find to be more impor- charge, and it is funded tant than some wants. through staff-organized The most precise standards aren’t going to advertising. help much in high school, in my opinion, but Questions or comments: some form of standards are definitely necessary, [email protected]. or else you will end up with that person who is “growing on you,” like a tumor grows on your October Page 3 Rascal Flatts latest album just released

By Caitlin Gillmore nantly electric guitar side. extensive life experiences Hill Top Sports Editor In addition to being musi- that most high school stu- cally diverse, the album’s dents have not yet lived Country music is one lyrics vary as well. Their through. genre definitely worth love songs range from Also, the album has broadening your musical pretty intense, requiring two bonus tracks that were horizon over. For those some experience in the recorded and chosen for country music bashers out matter, to more youth-di- the album last minute. The there, Rascal Flatt’s new rected affairs. songs were so short notice CD just may change your A select two songs tar- that the label did not even entire point of view about get teenage audiences. put them in track order, the genre. With lyrics such as “You they simply put them at the Avid fans of country don’t look a day over fast end with an introduction music have heard the roar cars and freedom” and “It’s made by Jay DeMarcus of of the release of Rascal the girls in the front row the band. Flatts’ newest of three al- singin’, It’s the boys with bums. The album was re- wheels that bring them, It’s The band seemed to leased Sept. 28. Well, the lighters in the air…” have some personal ties from one fan to some po- how could you not find and backing to every song tential ones, this CD is some part of that to relate on the album, whether that definitely worth buying. to. However, some may meant they actually wrote The band completely Rascal Flatts can flat out play country tunes, y’all. not be able to relate to the it or had it written for them stepped up to the plate and in-depth emotion that based on events from their added to their old, classi- concert life, and, yes, love. definite blue grass influ- some of the songs go into, lives. Every song tells a cal romance themed CD’s One of the reasons I ence, as well as many gui- such as “ That every long story or explains a lesson a more upbeat and lively believe people may be tar parts, that would excite last, led me to where (fin- learned from loss or expe- approach. The songs on more accepting of this par- anyone. The album has a ish)” and “ I couldn’t see rience. It was a very capti- this album cover multiple ticular country album is very well-rounded instru- how every sign pointed vating album, especially topics such as death, life because of its compila- ment usage, varying from strait to you” which refer for those sentimental experiences, teenage and tions of different music simple acoustic guitars styles. The band has some and melody to a domi- to deep relationships and people like myself. . FSU QB Wyatt Sexton: A Leon graduate in national spotlight Seminoles redshirt Wyatt’s grandfather, Bill, who Wyatt, in turn, credits sophomore carrying on was head coach of the Lions Feely with giving him a solid family tradition of during the 1950s. foundation for his career. Wyatt’s football career at “I think that playing at football excellence. Leon had a humble beginning. Leon and having great By Tom Postma Former Lions’ head coach coaches like [Mark] Feely Special to The Hill Top Mark Feely recalled his first and coach (Jim) Sauls defi- impression of Wyatt. nitely prepared me to play at In a family filled with foot- ``He was a little, `ole Florida State and gave me a ball experience, it’s a kid of the skinny kid with a gunslinger good work ethic,” Wyatt said. third generation, Wyatt Sex- mentality,’’ Feely said. “At Leon, obviously we threw ton, who is taking the family Sexton started his final the heck out of the ball and name to new heights. two years at Leon and led the that helps me be comfortable Sexton, a 2002 Leon state in passing. He chose in the shotgun and in this of- graduate, is now Florida FSU over Tennessee, N.C. fense.” State’s starting quarterback State and Auburn. Wyatt’s poise under and he’s led the Seminoles into Wyatt, now a redshirt pressure has been evident the national title hunt with five sophomore, waited patiently since his early days at Leon. consecutive victories. behind starter Chris Rix dur- Although some observers In FSU’s latest outing, ing the last two years. But might think he’s almost too Sexton threw a pair of sec- when Rix injured his ankle dur- casual, those closest to him ond-half touchdowns to lead ing the second game of this say nothing could be further the `Noles to a dramatic come- season, Wyatt came on strong from the truth. from-behind win over Wake in relief and has made the “He’s laid back at Forest. starting job his own. home,” said Taylor Sexton, Former Lion quarterback Wyatt Sexton now leads FSU. It was another proud day In the process, he’s dis- Wyatt’s little brother, who is a for Sexton’s father, Billy, who become quite enamored with on the football field has Semi- pelled any notion that his pres- sophomore at Leon. “But he is in his 28th season as an FSU playing the guitar. nole fans fired up. ence at FSU was due to his comes alive on the field. assistant coach. “My girlfriend bought me In FSU’s most recent father’s influence. ``He’s one of the most Like Wyatt, Billy was an a guitar my senior year in high home game, a 36-3 drubbing Feely has never doubted competitive people I know. oustanding quarterback at school,’’ Wyatt said. “I just of Virginia, Wyatt entertained Wyatt’s potential. When we go against each Leon, earning All-American looked up some tablature and 84,000 fans, a far cry from the “`(Wyatt) has it,” Feely other in Playstation video honors. Billy later signed with learned some of my favorite few thousand he used to en- said. “Charlie Ward had it and games, somebody usually Alabama, but transferred to tunes. Realizing that I could thrall at Gene Cox Stadium. Chris Weinke had it. ends up crying.” Florida State, where he started easily play some of my favor- “It’s crazy,” Wyatt said. ``I think Wyatt can be Although Wyatt is pas- briefly at quarterback in 1973. ite songs right away got me “The energy that’s in the sta- one of the best quarterbacks sionate about football, it isn’t But the tradition of fired up about the guitar.” dium is remarkable and I re- FSU has ever had.” his only obsession. He’s also Sexton’s at Leon started with These days, Wyatt’s play ally feed off it.” October Page 4 Skipping college is not necessarily the easy way out By Caitlin Gillmore Hill Top writer form them as the adults we all eventually want to become. While their peers Not going to col- prepare themselves to be lege is a bad decision, it applicable for various col- is an entirely non-nego- leges, students not plan- tiable subject. You either ning on taking the typical want to pays bills and route after high school, have a life with material work to prepare them- things or you don’t be- selves for their careers. cause, I am sorry, but if Some students fail to re- you don’t want to study alize the importance of and get the degree you are college. Often they not going to be able to choose to skip college, in support yourself the way turn, losing out on a lot you probably want to. of education. That being In not going to college, so, some students not go- a person runs the risk of ing to college aren’t just not being properly pre- quite sure or ready pared for ‘the real enough to begin their ca- world’. In completing the reer so early on in their full educational process a life. student is better prepared Also, students not to handle the difficult going to college miss out situations and circum- on a lot of life’s lessons stances that will occur that are learned through later in their life. experience and, yes, mis- People not want- takes. In college is where ing to attend college still many of the citizens of have a chance of becom- this country get their life ing successful the chance stories and experiences. is just not as great. Bill Without attending college Gates never went to col- a student is missing out lege, but then again how on so many personal ex- College may not be an exciting route right now, but in the long run it will pay dividends. many Bill Gates roam periences that help to our streets?

Hurricanes continued During the latest from page 2 hurricane, Jeanne, several live wires were In nearby Micco, a 60- lying in the roads. year-old man was found Winds were blowing dead after a hurricane debris everywhere, and party at a home. He was quite a few trees col- found lying in water lapsed. after the house flooded. The knowledge that Pensacola - The I have taken from this bridge over Escambia recent onslaught of Bay collapsed during storms is that nature is a Ivan, leaving a semi powerful, deadly force. truck hanging precari- So many think that they ously over the edge. can overcome fierce The trucker was never winds and rains, and it found. simply cannot be done. Tallahassee - Bobby They stay in their mo- Bowden’s son-in-law bile homes; they don’t and 15-year-old grand- prepare themselves for son were killed in a car the conditions, and wreck during the stormy many die. Hopefully conditions of Ivan. Floridians can learn The death toll in from these tragedies. Florida for Ivan is 19. We are beginning a 30- For Frances it is 18. For year period of what will Charley, a devastating be an active hurricane 25. For Jeanne, 6. season. October Page 5 Chris Baker: Your resident philosopher Senior Chris age student. That may be why some people do not Baker. You see him understand Baker’s jokes, everyday in the or maybe they just refuse hall ways, but do to comprehend. As a self-proclaimed you really grasp “philosopher of Leon High the power that School,” Baker has some words of wisdom for us all. enlies in the “Love each other, philosophies of this don’t take life too seri- ously,” he said. guru. Nothing new, but then again, it never hurts to hear By Drew Carroll the simple truths. Hill Top Writer When you are ahead of your years, recognition Intellect and wit, two by the vast majority is not elements rarely found in your greatest concern. In the humor of a high school fact, most of your praise student, are prevalent in comes from a warm mi- Chris Baker. A man full of Senior Chris Baker nority who truly appreciate charm and sincerity, Baker who you are and what you is not afraid to speak his but beating them up can be Daniel Schelkofsky said. These praises were say. So, just like the Vel- mind. He is truly one of the effective,” he said. This theme of ac- fortified with every vet Underground or Jimi most interesting and Not everyone teacher I talked to. claim transcends the stu- Hendrix, Chris Baker is unique people to roam our agrees with Baker. It seems “I had him last year dent-teacher line as well. comfortable with the fact halls. from first-hand experience “He’s my favorite,” and he was 16 going on 25, that people will have to He is one of those in- that people aren’t ready for drama teacher Rod you know,” U.S. history play catch-up with him for tellectuals who’s comedy such a high level of insight, Durham said. “He’s got teacher Scott Brown said. a few years, but one day the is dry, which, coupled with intellect, and irreverence. his heart in the right place, “He’s definitely not your majority will listen. And his steady delivery, just But that’s not to say Baker average student.” and his wit is beyond his once they do, he will prob- adds to his defined person- doesn’t have admirers. Teachers agree that years. He will definitely ably be their boss. ality. “You know, I don’t “Baker is a genius, I be someone’s boss some- Baker’s maturity is be- believe in killing people, love that man,” senior day.” yond the level of an aver- Get to know Leon’s facilities manager: Richard Rabitaille By AnnaLaura Rehwinkel late into the night and traveling rior design changes, as well. student at TCC. Special to The Hill Top across campus could have been He has taken sentimental, old Rabitaille went on to unsafe. artifacts from the school’s past Florida State University to pur- Most students at Leon Rabitaille quickly rem- and displayed them promi- sue a degree in fine arts. He High School are probably too edied the situation by creating nently, instilling a sense of rich did not finish, however, opting busy to notice the details, the a parking space right outside history in the building. instead to get married. little things, around campus. her room. Rabitaille’s favorite part of the Rabitaille found that he Sure, they know when Since his first day working at school is its students. Every- had more obstacles to over- the air conditioning is broken, Leon as a college student, thing he does, he says, is for come when he was diagnosed when the bathroom is flooded Rabitaille has sought to make them. He treats Leon as if it in 2001 with a rare sickle cell or when the lights are out. But the campus a better place. His were his own alma mater and disorder. At the time, he was do they notice when the paint first job was as groundskeeper, he relates to the school’s mis- on the staff at TCC and was is peeling, when the molding is which meant that he was in Richard Rabitaille fits and outscasts the most. enjoying teaching an internet cracked or when the bushes charge of landscaping and the manager. His inviting personal- class for senior citizens. He need trimming? Noticing these design of the Leon grounds.He “I don’t know of any- ity and friendly demeanor are was forced to take a leave of things is the job of Richard then moved to a position in the one who loves Leon more only part of the package that absence due to the illness. Rabitaille, Leon High’s facili- media center as a computer than Richard Rabitaille,” comes with one of Leon’s Rabitaille has many ties manager, extraordinaire. aide. He was well qualified for Leon assistant principal most invaluable resources. passions in addition to the ones Arriving at work each the job, as he was one of Rocky Hanna said. What really makes someone he shares at Leon. His family day around 5:30 a.m., Tallahassee’s pioneers in home Rabitaille can quickly appreciate Rabitaille’s job and has always believed in his ar- Rabitaille proceeds to perform web page design. recount the history of Leon character is that he has had to tistic ability and they pushed the thankless job of keeping the Rabitaille was even an High and he can rattle off sto- overcome so much in his life. him to pursue art as a career. Leon campus in working or- incredible help when former ries about ghosts, hidden Born with dyslexia, a vision He once attended an art der.Vice President Al Gore visited rooms and secret hideouts. and learning disability, school and even taught figure Often, when a teacher town. Gore apparently needed One of his favorite stories is Rabitaille was told by his high drawing at FSU. asks for something, or needs access to the internet, so that about a man who died during school teachers that he would Rabitaille has added a bit help in any way, it’s Rabitaille he could send an e-mail to the building of the school. never go to college. He set out of his artistic flair at Leon by to the rescue. President George Bush. Rabitaille is sure the ghostly to prove them wrong, travel- designing the crests that are Tina Sargeant, a first-year En- Rabitaille personally assisted apparition is still wandering ing from Providence, Rhode painted on the stairway rail glish teacher, needed a new Gore in sending the e-mailing, the halls late at night. Island to Tallahassee Commu- bases. parking space soon after her using Leon’s internet service to Rabitaille takes pride nity College, where he even- A jack of all trades and a first day on the job. Her origi- complete the transaction. in the beauty of Leon’s cam- tually graduated with a 4.4 man behind he scenes, nal space was too far from her Rabitaille has worked at Leon pus. He designs the landscap- grade point average. At the Rabitaille makes a difference classroom. She often works for over 23 years and is in his ing and has made a few inte- time, it was the highest final at Leon. second year as the facilities GPA ever recorded by a male October Page 6 How Halloween Came To Be ognize it. glow. But eventually the uses Whether you go trick- The word “Hallow- of turnips were traded be- or-treating, dress up in een” comes from the day the cause pumpkins were more costumes, or go to the Catholic Church honored plentiful when they moved to Rocky Horror showing saints, “All Hollows Eve.” the New World. at Movies 8, (Hallow is another word for As the Romans adopted Halloween has a saint.) The method of trick-or- this idea, it began to form into treat also comes from an early a more ritual event. Ghosts, meaning for all of us. Christian belief. On Nov. 2, witches and goblins were But we don’t really they would walk from village added to the costumes. They stop to wonder how it to village begging for “soul also used the day to honor the started. So how did it cakes,” which are square Goddess Pomona, whose all begin? pieces of bread with currants symbol is an apple. She was (a type of fruit for jelly) on it. in charge of fruits and trees. By Kany Aziz The more they received, the Bobbing for apples? Hill Top Writer more they would pray for the Ireland is in Europe. dead relatives of the donors. Rome is in Europe. And early But mostly, the idea of Christians were in Europe. So, Halloween night. It’s Halloween comes from the why are we carrying on the an annual affair, when kids of Irish Celts, which some may tradition? Once again, the all ages go out in the streets. call pagans. They believed Irish come into the picture. Some will throw toilet paper. that the dead would come The potato famine was one of Some will try to scare little rade through the streets mak- Jack was a drunkard who back on Oct. 31, Samhain, the biggest crisis of European children. Others just go for the ing loud noises to discourage tricking the devil. When Jack the New Year for the Celts, history, maybe even of the candy. And there are prob- the spirits from possessing died, he was not allowed into and look for a body to pos- world. Where to go if you are ably even some who just like them. Sometimes a body heaven because he was a bad sess. No one wanted to be starving and your country is to dress up. It’s something would be burned if it was be- person, and he was not al- possessed, so what’s the rea- out of food? America. So the people have been doing for- lieved it had already been pos- lowed into hell because he sonable thing to do? Disguise Irish came to America in ships, ever. Or is it? Is this what sessed, which was another tricked the devil. But the devil yourself. On this night, they bringing along with them their Halloween is? The Irish way of scaring away the spir- decided to help him out. He would put out their fires so that clothes, their kids and their wouldn’t think so. Neither its. But other Celts would dis- gave him a single light to help their homes were cold and culture. would the Romans. Not even agree and call that a myth. make his darkness a little unappeasable, and dress up as the early Christians would rec- Jack-o-lanterns also lighter. So, a single ember was ugly ghouls. They would pa- come from an Irish legend. placed in a turnip to keep the Science fiction double feature picture show By Jessica Moody “there’s a light over at the Hill Top writer Frankenstein place.” Noise- makers and confetti are As the generations brought for when Rocky is pass, one infamous Friday unveiled and he and Frank N. night ritual stays strong. Furter go off to their bedroom. Though it isn’t played every Scott toilet paper is thrown Friday, like in the 70’s, The when “Dr. Scott” is an- Rocky Horror Picture Show nounced into the movie. Also, is still the highlight of Friday when Frank N. Furter pro- nightlife. poses a toast at dinner, the au- “It’s something fun and dience is expected to throw different,” Leon sophomore actual toast. Only plain toast, Danielle Gross said. “It’s a nice please. Buttered toast gets a change to go to a great show little too sticky. Audiences will such as Rocky Horror than to also need a party hat for when go to the movies, like every leased onto VHS. It under- the story goes, I don’t want to tion is expected. For example, Frank puts on his party hat at other high school teen on Fri- went all of this within 18 give it away. Tough I will say the first scene is of two people dinner. And last, but not least, day night.” months of its birth. The Rocky this; the main characters are getting married. In the movie, you’ll need cards, as in a deck The gaudy masquerade Horror Picture Show, also Brad, played by Barry the attendees of the wedding of cards. During “I’m going of lingerie, fishnet tights, plat- known as Rocky Horror, is Bostwick, Janet, played by a throw rice, so the audience is home,” a song at the end of forms shoes and bright red lip- the most captivating movie of very young Susan Sarandon, expected to throw rice, as well. the movie, Frank says “a card stick has awed eager viewers its genre. and Dr. Frank N. Furter, All of the appropriate times for for pain, a card for sorrow.” for nearly 30 years. “It just oozes sexuality,” played by Tim Curry. As the participation throughout the That’s when cards should be For those less familiar Leon junior Jamie Shoupe story unfolds, you learn that movie are as follows. When thrown in the air. with this extravagant display of said. “I love it. I have posters Tim Curry and his house guests Brad and Janet go out in the So, those who have sexuality, here is a quick re- all over my room and I never are all Transvestites from the rain, it is a custom to squirt now been educated about view. The Rocky Horror Pic- miss a show.” planet Transylvania. But that’s water guns up in the air to cre- Rocky Horror should come ture Show started on a small With songs such as “The all I’m saying. If you want to ate a raining simulation. When and share with those who have stage in London in the mid- Time Warp,” “Sweet Trans- know more you must watch the Brad and Janet are approach- already experienced its exotic 1970’s. It soon fell into the vestite” and “Touch-a, Touch- movie yourself. ing the Frank Furter mansion madness. The Rocky Horror hearts of other production a, Touch Me,” you know At a live performance of and the song “Over at the Picture Show will be playing companies and became more you’re in for a treat. Even The Rocky Horror Picture Frankenstein Place” is playing, again at Movies 8. Check lo- widely known as a stage per- though I’d love to share how Show, full audience participa- lighters are lit to create the cal listings. formance. It was then re- October Page 7 Come and experience the Terror of Tallahassee Want to from its spider hole; and dead experience something so bones being transformed into Halloween terrifying that it will a blood thirsty monsters right before your eyes. And that’s Entertaiment keep you sleepless the just the beginning. Head-less Oct. 29, 30- Hallow- wee hours of the bodies. Body-less heads. een Howl at The Tallahasse morning ? Then come Blood-thirsty monsters. What Museum of History and Natu- to Mystery Playhouse’s more could you want? ral Science. Come experience Terror of Tallahsee. In fact, it’s so frightening that the Haunted Trails from 6- the makers of this terrifying 10pm. By Jessica Moody exhibit encourage panic- Oct. 29-31- Hallow- Hill Top Staff Writter prone people, pregnant een Cover Series at The Beta women, epileptics or anyone Bar. Featuring Believe In To- The creatures that wait with a history of heart prob- ledo, The Cabrones and The for you inside the door at lems or asthma, to not take Drake Equation. Mystery Playhouse’s Terror part in the experience. Oct. 30- Big Scary Hal- of Tallahassee are intended to Don’t be too scared though, loween Bash 2004 at Floyds do more than scare. They in- the actors are not allowed to Music Store. Featuring Dam- tend to terrify. touch you, unless you touch age Plan, Shadows Fall, and Some may have noticed an old them. The Haunted. metal building with a human Terror of Tallahassee skull spray painted on the side is said to be one of the best as they make their way to- and most horrifying haunted with the Halloween of 1999. check them out, as well. The from 8-10 p.m. Oct. 22-30. ward Doak Campbell Sta- houses in Florida. People from In December 2001, they sold horror house has been going On Halloween, the doors will dium. That is Terror of all over the world travel to ex- their existing home and moved strong for five years so far, but be open from 8-11 p.m. for Tallahassee’s current home. perience this “humble house of to West Gaines St. At that this year will be their last. an extra hour of terror. Tick- As they are intending horror.” The farthest visitor yet time, Mystery Playhouse “Experience a thrill and ets, for those 13 and older, can to terrify, some of the horror came all the way from New joined forces with another part of history at the same be purchased at the door for house’s gimmicks include: a Zealand. equally frightening experience, time,” announces their slogan $10, Oct. 22-30, and for $12 living person cut in half and Mystery Playhouse Terror on Highway 12. for their last season as Terror on Halloween. stuck on a stick for your in- was once located on North Though they are no longer with of Tallahassee. So, come out spection; a half-human, half- Monroe St. The first of many Terror on Highway 12, they and experience the terror Oct. insect creature crawling forth haunting experiences started still encourage people to 22-31. Doors will be open Ghastly Goodies: Halloween treats that will kill Cobweb Cookies Graveyard Crunch Newton Monster 3/4 cup A.P. Flour Pops 1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup 1/2 cup Sugar Wooden pop sticks 2 tbsp. butter or margarine 1/4 cup Cooking oil 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Fig Newton Fruit 1/4 cup Milk Chewy Cookies 4 cups PostCocoa, Fruity or Cinna-Crunch 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Pebbles Cereal Decorating gels and frostings 2 large Eggs 1 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts Jet Puffed Miniature Powdered sugar 2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows Marshmallows BEAT together the flour, Life Savers Gummies sugar, vegetable oil, milk, 1 cup candy corn vanilla and eggs until Colored sprinkles and 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces smooth. assorted Halloween PREHEAT oven to 300°F. Mix syrup, candies POUR batter into a butter and cinnamon in large microwavable plastic squeeze bottle with bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir INSERT 1 pop stick into a narrow opening. Heat a until butter is completely melted. Add cereal each cookie. large (preferably non- and peanuts; mix lightly. Spread into lightly stick) skillet over medium greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. DECORATE cookie with heat until hot; grease gels, frostings, lightly. Working quickly, BAKE 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Cool completely. Break into pieces. marshmallows, candies and squeeze batter to form 4 sprinkles to create monster straight, thin lines which TOSS with marshmallows and candies. faces. intersect at a common Store in airtight container at room center point to form a temperature. LET stand to set. If desired, “star” shape. To form stand pops in a floral foam cobweb, squeeze thin block inserted into a streams of batter to Halloween container to use connect lines. as a centerpiece. October Page 8 Japanese cuisine: who ever thought raw fish could taste so good

As Asian culture world. becomes more There are several recognizeable in the different types of sushi. eyes of Americans, sushi The most common is increasing in sushi in America is poppularity, probably Makizushi, which is made by taking a sheet of dried sea- By Emily Woodruff weed, putting on a layer Hill Top Features Editor of rice (leaving a couple Sushi originated as of centimeters free in a way of preserving funa one end), and then add- -a type of fish. The fish ing some vegetables, was salted and allowed like cucumber. to mature on a bed of This is rolled up vinegar rice. Originally, using a makisu (mat the rice was discarded made of bamboo strips) after the funa matured, and “glued” together by but soon other ingredi- wetting the seaweed, so The Makizushi sushi roll is the most popular type of Japanese cuisine in America. ents were added, and the that it sticks together. fer crab. For those of To make your own Publix and Fresh Mar- rice became an essential The roll is then cut you who think that ani- sushi, you can buy a ket both have reason- part of the meal. up into slices, about two mals should be loved, sushi-making kit at ably priced sushi bars. Today, this delec- centimeters thick. not eaten, there are also Barnes and Noble for the Osaka’s restaurant has a table Japanese morsel The ingredients that vegetarian options out low price of $9.95. sushi take-out market known as sushi is in- one can include in sushi there. One of the most If you’re not big on that is also relatively increasing in popularity, are endless. Some enjoy popular is the California cooking, there are several expensive. Jasmine’s, not just in Asian coun- the authentic raw fish roll. Sushi is a delicacy local restaurants that located downtown, also tries, but all over the taste, while others pre- that everyone can enjoy. have fantastic selections. offers sushi. Vintage shopping: a stylistic alternative to Ambercrombie &Fitch Nowadays the only variation between Function Junction- clothing seems to be Railroad St. (first left off color. I mean orange of Gaines St. after passing Phase One shop) makes a completely different statement than Allison’s Consignment pink does, right? But Shop-N. Monroe St. (in don’t go with the flow; shopping center right across from Taco Bell, go vintage. not my favorite place to By Summar Chaudhry shop vintage, but you may Hill Top Editor-in-Chief have better luck) In times when everybody Velvet Vintage- 2401 W seems to be wearing the exact Pensacola ST. ( awesome same thing, you can’t help but place to shop) long to be different. Solution: go to Goodwill. 212 Styles- N. Monroe Ok, but that has been the so- St. lution for the past 10 years. One Price of Clothing- That “alternative” has become 1544 Governers Sq. overdone, at least in my opin- Blvd. ion. These days, it takes more Art by Naseemeh Easton than just a trip to the nearest Clothes such as these provide a unique style without busting your wallets. Goodwill to find something As many of you already about wearing something no buy a ton of stuff for the price “I find that shopping in unique. Sure, no one will have know, there are more than just one else has,” senior Kackie of just one new shirt. I also thrift stores can be really ex- the exact same t-shirt as you, a couple of thrift shops around Condatore said. don’t have to feel bad about citing and fun because when but trust me, about another town, and checking them out Aside from allowing you cutting up or altering something you finally find something you 150 “no ones” have caught on can be more rewarding than to creat your own style, shop- I only paid a couple of bucks like its a lot more important to the style. you may think. ping at thrift stores can be a for,” senior Celeste Cerro said. than if you had just noticed it If you want to have the “People with more lot more economical than Shopping vintage is a somewhere in a department look, you need to put in the eclectic tastes are better off in spending $60 on just one pair very different experience than store, mainly because it is the time. It has become a sort of thrift stores because the selec- of jeans as one would if they just going to the mall. The same only one of its kind, very un- hunt. But where do you go to tion is so random and is com- were to shop at pretty much concepts may apply, but the like in a department store,” feed upon your prey if Good- posed from so many decades. any store in the mall. hunt is entirely different. junior Jennifer Lee said. will is out of the question? Plus, there’s something cool “With thrift shops, I can October Page 9 Dig for fire : Dive into the Pixies By Drew Carroll grand finale to one of the “Fight Club.” Its haunt- Hill Top Writer most amazing careers in ing textures, surreal lyr- In 1985, alternative musical history, which ics and beautiful chord still meant option, and the was only six years long. progression, served as word nirvana was mainly Trompe Le Monde the perfect soundtrack to associated with Bud- showcases some of the the end of the madness. dhism. But when four group’s most abrasive After the success musicians came together and rocking songs, and of the beginning leg of the in Massachusetts in 1986, Thompson even dances summer tour, it was quite the face of music was be with the sacred cowbell. obvious they pulled what changed forever. Proving that there was has become one of the Any song you’ve nothing this band couldn’t most intriguing accom- heard on the radio with a do, and no matter what, plishments in rock his- soft and hushed verse it was always about the tory. that just explodes with song. And seeing is be- fury can be credited to After they toured lieving in this miracle’s the Pixies. They were, supporting U2 in 1992, case. Walking into the and still are, one of the they played a couple of Fox Theater, I thought, most important bands to headlining gigs, then dis- “This is too good to be come out of America, banded. While the band true.” The setting was period. This is the band thought it was just taking euphoric. Looking up at Kurt Cobain dreamed of The Pixies a break, Thompson sent the ceiling, there was an a fax to the press saying artificial skyline that being a part of. This is away with playing a song entitled Surfer Rosa, he was officially breaking looked so real and lush, the band that made Bono about love right after which has been called by up the band. To him, the I knew I was apart of feel U2 just wasn’t hip singing about mutilation Spin magazine a “crush- magic was gone, and they something special. enough. and incest. They knew ing synthesis of British had said all they could They came out The Pixies formed they created something post-punk and American say, and there was no and plowed through a 90- in 1986, when Charles distinctive, something full indie rock.” This truly new ground to tread. minute set with nothing Thompson and Joey of humor and biting wit. conveys why the Pixies Charles Thompson to say outside of their Santiago decided offi- So they went in and re- never assaulted the ma- once again changed his songs. Although their set cially to quit attending corded their demo, jor air waves over here. name, this time to Frank was mainly filled with UMASS and work seri- dubbed by fans as “The They just weren’t forget- Black and worked on Doolittle and Surfer ously on their dream. Purple Tape.” table, which seemed to be solo projects. Kim Deal Rosa classics, no one left Soon after Kim Deal an- The funny thing is a key factor in breaking formed the Breeders, who unsatisfied. swered their add asking even though indie-college big over here at that time. had a hit back in 1993 I had never seen for a girl who wanted to kids were so enthralled They then fol- with “Cannonball.” Joey anything like it. The complete their Peter, Paul by this music, no record lowed up with what be- Santiago played with Th- crowd was populated and Mary-meets-Husker label was picking them came known as the de- ompson, but then got with working class moms Du sound. Then, with up. They were sent finitive Pixies record, married and worked with and dads, music snob the addition of David away to all the big ones, Doolittle. If you’re new his wife, and did the mu- teens, college students Lovering, the rest, as even Elektra, who, along to this band, this is the sic for cancelled television and burnouts. No one they say, is history. with everyone else, re- place to start. With the series “Undeclared.” But was unwelcome. And all Thompson always jected them, but now deathly catchy “De- it was David Lovering 8,000 or so people had a fond liking for art- carries the entire Pixies’ baser,” and the raw and who dealt with the break danced and sang along to ists such as Iggy Pop and catalog. powerful “Hey,” this is up in the most bizarre every word in awe. other musicians who So they signed to where Thompson and way. He went into magic After they finished took stage names to dis- British 4AD records and company truly perfected and toured small clubs, the set, they put down tinguish themselves. The released half of their their art in a beautifully with Thompson’s and their instruments and idea of an alter ego al- demo and called it Come harsh but accessible way. Deal’s bands, to make his faced the crowd. ways appealed to him, so on Pilgrim in 1987, in The follow-up to living. Everyone stood up it only made sense that less then one year after Doolittle was 1990’s So, now after al- and gave the band the once he had a band go- forming. With one lis- Bossanova, which by most thirteen years, how praise it aptly deserved. ing to choose the perfect ten to this record, you some is called the weak- are the Pixies bigger than It was the first time I can moniker. So he went hear more potential and est record of them all. To ever? The answer seems truly say an applause with the mysterious name promise than most bands others though, it’s just the to reside in their fan base, would have gone on for “Black Francis.” put out in their entire ca- misunderstood record. which is heavily popu- an eternity if the band At their first show, reer. With such classics This is where the band lated by more known would have stayed they were met with a as “Levitate Me,” and gives into its love of surf- musicians and famous di- where they were. great response. People “I’ve Been Tired,” its rock and lets it truly rectors. What truly cul- The Pixies are loved this new sound, one of the most power- mingle, and writes some minated the expansion of back, and with a ven- filled with sugar sweet ful and distinctive debuts of its most beautiful and this band’s audience was geance. If they go and melodies and hellish, of all time. complex songs ever. when their song “Where record another album, spontaneous outbursts. Next was their Then there was is my Mind?” was used they will surely get the They truly created a first full-length album, their swan song, the sound that could get to close the 1999 film sales they have deserved. October Page 10 The new season of film entertainment: Fall and Winter movies

By Alexandra Curran Eleven, where the crew of Hill Top News Editor robber extaordanaires goes overseas to Europe to plot A new season has three different robberies in started for film entertainment. three different cities. Directed The next batch of fall and win- by Steven Soderbergh. Star- ter movies are coming into the- ring George Clooney, Brad aters. Hopefully, these movies Pitt, Don Cheadle, Elliott will wow us with their detailed Gould, Carl Reiner, Julia Rob- imagery and wonderful erts, Bernie Mac, Casey storylines. Affleck, Andy Garcia, Matt Damon, Vincent Cassel, Billy October 29 Bob Thornton, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Crime, Comedy. Ray A biography/drama December 17 about the blues and jazz singer Ray Charles. Directed by Tay- The Aviator lor Hackford. Starring Jamie A biography of Howard Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Huges, which follows his ca- Washington, Larenz Tate, reer, and love in aviation. Di- Aunjanue Ellis, and Curtis rected by Martin Scorsese. Armstrong. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’s star Zhang Ziyi, takes on the role of the Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Beckinsale, Cate Conspiracy of Silence assassin Mei, in the House of Flying Daggers. Blanchett, Barry Pepper, Jude Set in Ireland, a priest November 10 Law, John C. Reilly, Gwen commits suicide and is then ous comedy Bridget Jones Di- Pinon, Jodie Foster, Chantal Stefani, Adam Scott, Kelli suspected of having an affair ary. It picks up four weeks af- Neuwirth, and Ticky Holgado. The Polar Express Garner, Alec Baldwin, and with a priest in another parish. ter the ending of the first film, Drama, Comedy, Foriegn. Based on the delightful Danny Huston. Drama, Biog- To get to the bottom of this where Bridget is trying to cope children’s book, The Polar raphy, Historical. mystery an adventurous re- with living with a man and the December 3 Express , by Chris Van porter sets out to find the truth. doubts that plague her about Allsburg. A story about a boy December 22 Directed by John Deery and why her boyfriend loves her. House of Flying Daggers whose belief in Santa Claus is starring Jonathan Forbes. Directed by Beeban Kidron. The sequel to the beauti- ridiculed by everyone. His Meet the Fockers Drama/mystery. Starring Renée Zellweger, ful martial arts film Hero. This faith in Santa Claus is re- Sequel to the 2000 hi- Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, is a story about a dancer in the warded when a train pulls up larious comedy Meet the Par- November 5 Jacinda Barrett, and Jim Tang dynasty who is an under- to his house to take him to the ents. The story continues Broadbent. cover operative for the radical North Pole. Directed by Rob- when Greg takes his fiancée Alexander Comedy/Drama. . group, the House of Flying ert Zemeckis. Starring the and her parents to his parents’ The story of one of the Daggers. Directed by Zhang voices of Tom Hanks, Peter house. Directed by Jay greatest generals of all time, November 23 Yimou and starring Zhang Ziyi. Scolari, and Michael Jeter. Roach. Starring Robert De Alexander of Macedonia, or Forign,Drama,Action, Ro- Children’s, Animated, Fan- Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin better known as Alexander the The Brothers Grimm mance. tasy. Hoffman, Teri Polo, Blythe Great. Directed by Martin An adventure story that Danner, and Barbra Streisand. Scorsese. Starring Colin loosely follows the story of the December 10 November 12 Farrell, Jared Leto, Val Kilmer, orginal brothers Grimm. About December 24 Angelina Jolie, Rosario two 18th century con men who The Life Aquatic With Finding Neverland Dawsen, and Anthony convience people to pay them Steve Zissou The story about the Proof Hopkins. Action/adventure/ to banish strange things from An oceanographer who playwright James M. Barrie Based on the Pulitzer romance. their villiages. They start to get is reunited with his estranged and how he got the story idea Prize play by David Auburn. worried when Napoleon asks son. Directed by Wes Ander- for his theater production, The daughter of a mathemati- Alfie them to investigate a suppos- son. Starring Owen Wilson, Bill “Peter Pan.” Directed by cian who inherits her father’s A re-make of the movie edly evil woman who is drain- Murray, Anjelica Huston, Jeff Marc Forster. Starring Johnny mathematical genius, and his originally starring Micheal ing the blood from innocent Goldblum, Bud Cort, Peter Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie genetics of mental illness. Di- Caine. A romantic comedy young women. Directed by Stormare, Wally Wolodarsky, Chrstie, Radha Mitchell, and rected by John Madden. Star- about a womanizer, who is be- Terry Gilliam. Starring Matt Willem Dafoe, and Cate Dustin Hoffman. Drama. ring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake ginning to wonder if his life is Damon, Heath Ledger, Blanchett. Comedy, Drama. Gyllenhaal, Anthony Hopkins, shallow and superficial. Di- Jonathan Pryce, Peter November 19 and Hope Davis. rected by Charles Shyer. Star- Stormare, Lena Headey, and Ocean’s Twelve Bridget Jones: The Edge ring Jude Law, Mira Sorvino, Monica Bellucci Sequel to Ocean’s of Reason December 25 Nia Long, Jane Krakowski, The sequel to the hilari- Susan Sarandon, Marisa November 26 Bride and Prejudice Tomei, and Sienna Miller. Ro- A turnaround, from mance, Comedy. A Very Long Engage- ment Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice into a Bollywood Birth From the director and musical. Instead of a British A widow encounters a star of Amelie comes a historical romance, this is a 10-year-old boy who says he World War II drama about a romance between a mod- is the reincarnation of her dead young handicapped woman ern Indian girl and an Ameri- husband. Directed by who is searching for her can man. Directed by Jonathan Glazer. Starring fiancée, who may have died Gurinder Chadha, Bend It Nicole Kidman, Danny at the Battle of Somme. Di- Like Beckam. Starring Huston, Lauren Bacall, and rected by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Aiswarya Rai and Martin Anne Heche. Thriller/super- Starring Audrey Tautou, Henderson. natural. Gaspard Ulliel, Dominique October Page 11 Kyle Cobb: A legacy in the making Years of dedication are shot a 5-under-par 31 at actually is hoping to get now paying off for the Golden Eagle Coun- a scholarship at a west Leon’s sophomore try Club, tying the nine- coast division 1A sensation. Cobb hopes hole prep state record. school, preferably San to parley a successfull “The ball just went Diego State University. junior career into a into the hole every time,” He then has his sights set fulltime professional Cobb said of his Golden on obtaining a contract vocation. Eagle round. and turning pro. As By Emily Woodruff Cobb travels all promising as he is, these Hill Top Features Editor over the Southeastern aspirations seem achiev- United States to com- able. Many of us had pete in tournaments. His However, golf is not dreams when we were dad and grandparents elementary to Cobb. He kids about becoming a provide great support, has adversities. just like doctor who develops a alternately taking him to every player. cure for all of the dis- out-of-state tournaments “Golf’s not de- eases in the world, a fire- Sophomore Kyle Cobb as it fits their work manding physically, but man who protects the schedules. He plays golf mentally it’s a chal- of golf clubs before he ready had some amaz- people, or a famous ath- six days a week, from lenge,” Cobb said. “You was even out of the ing rounds. His average lete who earns a signifi- two to five hours a day. can’t play with emotion womb. score this season for cant salary. For sopho- With Cobb putting and energy like in other “I’ve been golfing nine holes is 35.9, the more Kyle Cobb, one of so much time and effort sports. You have to play since I could stand up,” best on the Leon Golf those dreams may soon into this sport, it’s only with your mind. It’s an Cobb said. “My dad Team. He shot a 65 to become a reality. naturally that he should independent sport. You handed me clubs and I win the SJGT PING Cobb seems as be expecting some kind make your own des- started playing.” Stonebrook Junior Clas- though he has been des- of reciprocation some- tiny.” And it has not been sic in the summer of tined for a career in golf. where down the line. He His dad bought him a set in vain. Cobb has al- 2004. Last season, he

Grigg is not afraid to get offensive with opposition Leon’s senior running Coach Rollinson de- pendable. A lot of people Grigg’s future plan “Football is very back was inspired to scribes Grigg as an old- call him G-Train because is is to go to college and con- important in my life be- fashioned running back. so big and powerful, and tinue playing football. cause I know that any time play football while “He will run people he’ll run straight through Grigg has also real- it could be taken from me, watching Florida over just as soon as he’ll you.” ized something very im- so I have my priorities in StateUniversity as a run away from them,” Parks was also able to portant, which helps make line,” said Grigg, a young youngster. Rollinson said. describe another side of him one of the best play- man who seems to have Coach Rollinson Gavin. ers in the Big Bend. He is both of his feet on the couldn’t help but add that “Gavin is really goofy connected to football and ground. By Carolina Escalera Hill Top Writer Grigg is a tough guy who and funny,” Parks said. “He appreciates it. is very steady. He also de- really is the same person Gavin Grigg is liter- scribed Grigg as a “quiet all the time. I have never ally the big man on Leon’s leader,” that leads by ex- seen him down or mad.” campus. ample, but is very serious Grigg was also able If you’ve been to a and business-like. to give some insight on recent football game or “Gavin has a strong himself. Grigg developed picked up the local news- will to succeed,” an interest in football paper, it would be hard not Rollinson said. “He is a while growing up, watching to notice the Lions’ star competitor and one of the Florida State University running back. most valuable team play- games and playing in the As you watch in ers.” streets. awe, this young man, with Brandon Parks, “Being on the foot- seemingly supernatural quarterback of the varsity ball team means a lot to me strength, knocks over the football team, described because I have two uncles opposition. You may won- Gavin as one of the best in the Leon football Hall der what he’s really like teammates he has ever of Fame and (several) under that helmet and had. Parks claims all of aunts who were cheerlead- shoulder pads. Leon’s offensive plays are ers,” Grigg said. Leon coach Wade based around Gavin be- When Grigg is get- Rollinson just began work- cause he is able to get the ting ready for a game, he ing with the Lions, but he tough yards. focuses on his assign- had a lot of good things to “Gavin works hard ments and trusts that ev- say about Gavin Grigg al- on and off the field,” eryone else knows their Parks said. “He is very de- assignments. ready. Senior Gavin Grigg October Page 12 Lions dominate area competition Golf, football and championship at Hilaman Golf VOLLEYBALL volleyball get Leon off Course. Sophomore Kyle The Leon girls volleyball to strong fall start. Record posted a 77 and se- team, which was supposed to nior Even Neihaus added an be going through a rebuilding By Brad Williams 80 as Leon roasted the com- year, captured the district Special to The Hill Top petition. Runner-up Maclay championship in dramatic was a whopping 12 shots be- style. In less than 10 weeks, hind the Lions. Leon High School’s athletic First, the Lady Lions Leon then ran away with came back from a two-game teams have already garnered the district title, whipping 15 a city championship and two deficit in the semifinals to de- other teams at Shalimar Point, feat Chiles 20-25, 23-25, 25- district championships. What’s to secure a berth in the re- more, a third playoff berth is 18, 25-19, 25-8. gional championships. In the finals, Leon practically a foregone conclu- Once again, it was Coo- sion. bounced back to beat Lincoln per (74) and Cobb (75) lead- 20-25, 25-18, 25-15, 25-22. The boys’ golf team ing the way for Leon, which captured the city champion- Seniors Allison Davis improved its record to 39-4- and Karae Fassig led the Li- ship earlier this month, then 1 with the victory. Record and punctuated the achievement ons in both district games. Neihaus each shot 81 to Leon will host Gainesville with a district championship. round out the Lions’ effort. Photo courtsey of Lions Tale yearbook The volleyball team over- Eastside on Thursday at 7 p.m. Senior reciever T.J. Williams has been a leader for the Lions. “The kids worked hard in the regional quarterfinals. came a two-game deficit in the Christian last Friday, will be over the summer,” first-year “The girls showed so The Lions have been led semifinals en route to its dis- assured of a playoff berth, as coach Mark Feely said. much heart in coming back by bruising fullback Gavin trict title and the football team long as Lincoln beats hapless “They have come together from two games down to beat Grigg and speedy wide re- is bound for the playoffs, as Chiles later this week. over the course of the season Chiles,” Leon coach Joy ceiver T.J. Williams. long as heavily favored Lincoln If the Timberwolves pull as a team.” Becker said. “I want this team disposes of Chiles next week. off the unlikely victory, then to be known for fighting to the “We have also had great Leon will be involved in a GOLF In girls golf action, Lady end and never giving up.” contributions from running Lions’ Janet Gavalas and three-way, mini-playoff . back Corian O’Neal and Sophomores Kyle FOOTBALL Dayna Dixon advanced, as The Lions crushed wide receiver Brandon Cobb and Kevin Cooper both Leon, which improved to individuals, to the regional Chiles 49-21 earlier this Jones,” Leon head coach shot 3-under-par 69 to lead 5-2 with a dramatic non-dis- championships in Fort Walton month, but they were beaten Wade Rollinson said. “Gavin the Lions to the prestigious city trict victory over North Florida Beach. by Lincoln, 15-9. and T.J. have been great se- Frisbee turnout down this fall The intramural sport of the teams throws the ultimate frisbee has a frisbee to the other, much big following at Leon, like a kickoff in football. but in recent weeks, Then, the team with the attendence is down. frisbee passes it to fellow players, while the defend- By Cameron Foltz ing team tries to intercept Hill Top Writer it or knock it to the At Leon, there is a ground before the of- sport just as challenging fense can reach their end as the others, but it is ar- zone.. guably much more fun. If the frisbee is in- And, without a doubt, it tercepted or hits the is way more laid back. Of ground, the opposing course, it is Ultimate team gains possession. Frisbee, a hybrid game When a team has posses- that blends the wonder- sion, their goal is to score ful Greek discus and a by completing a pass into multitude of football and the end zone, similar to soccer rules. football’s touchdowns. Unfortunately, Ulti- Frisbee has gone the way of the tumbleweed, losing its direction on The primary difference mate Frisbee has had a the Leon campus amidst the more traditional sports. between Frisbee and really low turnout this Players are finding it from 3:30-5:30 p.m.. At- rying about letting down football, however, is that year. difficult to attend Ulti- tendance is expected to anyone. play is constant in “Frisbee is dying out Frisbee. In football, plays matewor- Frisbee practice rise as the year “People go to frisbee this year because most this year. Prior obliga- progresses and the fall just to have fun, they are interrupted by each people are busy or tions, like extracurricular sports season ends. aren’t overly competitive, down. stressed out. The num- academics and athletics, People are encour- so it’s okay to make mis- “The sport itself is bers are low as is, and the are taking their toll on the aged to come regardless takes,” said junior Eric really intense because it seniors who regularly go sport. of experience. Since the Newberry. combines a lot of aspects aren’t, so most people The team meets at atmosphere is so The game begins from other sports,” senior have quit going alto- Harriman Circle on laidback, new players when both teams go to Robert Goddard said. gether,” said junior Eric Tuesdays and Thursdays can have fun without their own end zones. One “It’s like soccer in the Crawford. air.”