Patriot Press January-February 2017
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Patriot Press Page Guide News............................................1 @LibertyPublicat Features........................................2 Entertainment............................3-5 Center Spread............................6-7 Sports.....................................8-10 Viewpoint...................................11 Back Page..................................12 www.pinterest.com/tyearbook January/February 2017 Volume 23: Issue 3 6300 Independence Avenue, Bealeton, Virginia 22712 New Term. New Beginnings. It is a new term here at Liberty by Zachary Learnard many students hope to improve themselves High School, which also means a fresh ~Staff Reporter all throughout this term. “I want to improve start, teachers, opportunities and challeng- myself by becoming more academically es. Everyone here at Liberty is excited responsible,” said freshman Nate Huff. for the new term and what it has to offer. Teachers are also trying to im- “It is going to be better than last term, prove themselves as well, in class and out- for sure,” said junior Ian Crofford, “ For side of it. “I would like to make my notes me, first term is never really too great.” more understandable, and talk slower for Some students also enjoy this my students,” said math teacher Mrs. Jeong. term, since at this point of the year, ev- And still even in the excitement eryone is used and fully adjusted to the of the new term, each student had one amount of schoolwork they get, and have class from the first term that they real- more time to relax. “It is a relief because ly enjoyed, and now miss. Which makes my second term classes are easier. It is less switching classes in the middle of the stressful,” said junior Logan Meriwether. year difficult, since sometimes it’s hard But most importantly, to let go of some classes. “I really miss everyone is excited for their new cours- Theatre 4, and Astronomy. I really en- es and new content. “This term, I am joyed them a lot,” senior Evan Nary. excited for meeting my new teachers, Some students and teachers meeting new people, and my new class- have a routine they maintain through- es,” said sophomore Maria Fuentes. out the terms, their routine continues to Many students have set goals brighten their day. “I usually enjoy any for themselves for this term as well. time I have to go into a class and present While many only look to achieving hon- on something, whether it be dual enroll- or roll, or straight A’s, some students are ment, or suicide prevention,” said coun- really pushing themselves fast and strong. Editor-in-Chief Amanda Bacon and Sports Editor Philip James, seling center administrator Mr. McCaslin. These goals are what working on their articles for this month’s paper. Hopefully this coming term is go- give this school’s students the rea- sonable grade in a certain class, or just in getting involved with new extracurric- ing to bring out the best in everyone, and son to keep moving forward. knowing how to manage their time for ular activities, and afterschool events. This make everyone a Liberty better individuals. And when a new term comes along, so homework. “Every day is a challenge, gives students more opportunities to meet “We offer the potential for do new challenges as well. Every stu- but I always know I’ll be able to pull new people and interacting with their peers. all students to take advantage of the dent will always have something related through,” said freshman Victoria Boutwell. There is always room for improve- great opportunities and challeng- to school, whether maintaining a rea- Some students also have plans ment, inside and out of school. At Liberty, es offered,” said principal Mr. Cox. 3,2,1 Beep! New Microwaves a Hot Addition at LHS by Samantha Wiener ~Staff Reporter New microwaves have been just a nice feature you can have the op- your favorite leftovers and heat them But still some people are shy- placed in Liberty’s High school cafeteria. tion to do,” said freshman Charli Haynes. up,” said freshman Madisyn Billick. ing away from the idea of using them. The National Honor Society (NHS) de- At first everyone was kind of shy- “Sometimes I do not have time There are so many healthy options cided to put these in the cafeteria to create ing away from the microwaves, but soon to plan out my meal, but now I can just for using the microwaves for your more options for students to choose from people started warming up to them, but then bring a quick cup of mac and cheese and school lunch purposes. Here are just for lunch. Their goal was to create more people realized how much of a benefit they I will be set,” said freshman Kaci Henrich. a few quick and easy ideas for lunch. diversity and choices for lunches. The NHS could be to the students. “The first few days “I microwaved a quesadilla How about making a nice warm members raised money doing fundraisers the students were shying away from the mi- that was very good. It was like my mom sandwich? You could just pack a sandwich to help raise money for us to have these. crowaves, but by the second day around ten makes for me,” said freshman Zoe Lowe. then heat it up for a warm lunch. A ham How many times have you ever kids started going up,” said Ms. Milburn. Some students are using cre- and cheese or turkey and cheese sand- had a really yummy meal and have had The most popular two foods ative ways with the microwaves, “I made wich could work well. Or how about, ton of leftovers? Well now you could to cook have been mac and cheese and a bag of popcorn, even though only half on a cold winter day, making some nice bring it in and have a warm home cooked ramen noodles, theses two both seem of the kernels popped it was very yum- chicken noodle soup to warm you up? meal for lunch. However most people are like a huge hit. “The most popular lunch my,” said freshman Carmella Garner. Or maybe you would want a sticking to the basics and not anything shifts for the microwaves definitely has to “I used the microwave to heat nice warm dip to dunk your crackers or too different. The most popular food to be 2nd and 3rd lunch; that is when I see up my leftover Chinese food from dinner chips into. Now you can easily have that microwave has been mac and cheese and the most kids up there,” said Mr. Jones. last night,” said freshman Amy Sheehan. by heating up some queso. Finally, you the classic ramen noodles.“I like to use the “These microwaves help us A lot of students are really excited could pack a frozen meal or leftovers microwaves to heat up my school lunch make the choices on what we want about the new microwaves, and see them for a yummy hot lunch option. Thank if its something hot and it gets cold, it’s to eat easier, so you can bring in as a big improvement for our cafeteria. you for the microwaves, NHS! 2 Features January/February 2017 What’s Trending at Liberty? What VA College Do by Julia Hoffman ~Staff Reporter You Favor? Liberty High School their favorite places to shop as body wants something to make by Sarah Pender (LHS) students love keep- well. “I always shop at Ameri- them look more stylish. Around ~Staff Reporter ing up with the new fashion can Eagle, Hollister, Aeropost- the winter months people are Virginia is known for hours away to Blacksburg, VA trends around school; boys love ale, and Abercrombie and Fitch” wanting new sweatshirts, boots, their 2 major colleges; Universi- and an hour away to Charlottes- keeping up with the latest and said sophomore Daniel Hash. scarves, and sweaters. “I really ty of Virginia (UVA) and Virgin- ville, VA to watch basketball. greatest shoes, and girls fol- “I wear duck boots, want boot socks, nice sweaters, ia Tech (VT). Many seniors this UVA is 2-10 and VT is 10-2. low and look to the clothing fuzzy socks, and sweaters on the and jeans for the winter,” said year are looking for an academic “I really like UVA because of the trends from celebrities, models, cold winter days to keep warm,” freshman Mackenzie Butler. scholarship and athletic schol- basketball team and the volley- and social media set for others. said sophomore Paula Segura. “LHS gear is always arship. The pros of and cons of ball team. It’s also a really big “I look up to Kylie Jenner to stay As the chilly winter trending! Everybody is an individ- the colleges are numerous. “Due school that I would like to go in fashion and also to see what weather spikes the students are ual so I think whatever you love to to the football team, I think stu- to,” said freshman Skylar Barrett. clothes are currently trending,” adjusting to the new trends of wear is trending! Although warm dents should apply to Virginia When UVA and VT play said freshman Lizzy Brown. warm clothes. Many students clothes are definitely a must this Tech with a athletic scholarship. against each other, it is called the Most girls look up to don’t wear heavy coats or jack- winter!,” said principal Mr. Cox. And due to the large medical Commonwealth Clash. VT beat a celebrity or famous figure to ets to school because they would Students should be mind- program, I think students should UVA 52-10. On a ratio, people find what is trending and wear have to lug their coat around with ful of the fact that not all trends apply for an academic scholar- say that they like VT better than something similar to that.