The Volume 93 // Issue 8 Jenks High School Newspaper TROJ AN TORCHFebruary 2013

Signing Day is a success for many of the determined atheletes in the Class of 2013. See page 5.

February Exclusive: 2013 Trojan Bachelors and Bachelorettes! See pages 8 and 9. News Page 2 Convicted groper raises safety issues Construction continues to Bethany Mann Reporter embellish the campus Thirty two year old Jaime authority Lori Fullbright has reported on Parker Biggs Reporter Hartness was arrested in Joplin on enough cases like these to know the best As the bond money dwindles down, the school Monday, February 4th for accounts of ways for the victims to avoid them. finishes money off with three big projects. sexual battery and indecent exposure. “Be leery of anyone asking for your The first is the administration building. After After setting up camp in the general help, especially someone asking you for spending the last few years in an office setting, the area of 71st and Memorial, he was directions.” Fullbright said. “It’s very administration is very excited to move into a brand warranted for four separate counts common for a bad guy to do that as a new facility on campus. The building will be three of sexual battery and three counts way to get you to drop your guard and floors high and will have a sense of history, having of indecent exposure. One of those allow them to get close enough to do looks of the original building on campus. The lo- counts included exposing himself to a you harm.” cation will be across the street from the south end 16 year old victim. In her personal safety classes she of the stadium. It was said that his regular “pro- emphasizes the importance of trusting Photo by Parker Biggs cedure” was assaulting employees instincts. The majority of victims of as- of tanning salons and clothing stores sault she has interviewed tell her about after asking them to show him some- the strong gut feeling they had that thig in a secluded area. something shady was going on. Almost Hartness was known to have all victims say that the situation could committed at least one of the same have been avoided by giving in to that offenses in either the Broken Arrow feeling and just saying no. or Bixby areas. He already has three “It’s better to be rude than be a recent incidents of sexual battery victim,” she goes on to say. Criminals of standing against him. this nature are widely known for asking An inevitable question is often individuals, especially women by them- raised after an incident like this selves, for help. When in doubt, she becomes well-known. What can a emphasizes, choose safety over kindness Construction of Administration Building potential victim know in advance to if the potential victim is alone. “Although I will never (personally) be “of- prevent another incident like this? As of 2013, pepper spray of all ficed” in the new Education Service Center, News on 6’s longtime crime types and sizes is legal in Oklahoma. anticipating the opening of that new facility is truly exciting. When I envision the completed building, the words “accessible,” “service,” and “customers” Clinton runs in 2016...or not? come immediately to mind.” said current Jenks Skye Cruz superintendent Kirby Lehman. Reporter The second is the Early Childhood Deveolop- There are several unconfirmed The young Floridian Senator is a ment Center. It will be home to the three year old rumors that Hillary Clinton will run favorite among conservatives for his program which is currently in the old First Baptist for President in the next election. rigorous economic beliefs. He also has Church. It will be located on the east end of the Speculations first arose after appeal with Hispanic voters because his football stadium. she stepped down from her post as parents are Cuban immigrants. The third will have the biggest impact on the Secretary of State and launched a new Clinton’s poll percentages are high, student body, which is the new field house, home website, HillaryClintonOffice.com, especially in the key sector of Repub- of the Trojan basketball teams. The site will also which contains only a portrait of the licans who did not vote for President host wrestling and volleyball. The field house will former Secretary of State and a way Obama in the last election. She would have state of the art scoreboards and locker rooms, to contact her. also have the support of her husband, among many things. Although the Frank will be When asked if she was running, former President Bill Clinton, who has missed, it is time for a new era to begin. she did not do much to discourage enormous resources and political sway. the rumor, but she will most likely It is possible that President Obama announce her campaign in 2015. would support her to keep a Democrat in Signs point to her winning the the White House. Democratic primary. However, the However, the poll percentages are key to her presidency lies in Republi- now, with the election far away and no can hands. formal announcement of her intentions. The most likely opposition at If she does win the presidential the current moment is Senator Marco election, she will be the first female Rubio of Florida, who delivered president in history. the official Republican response to Hillary Clinton is the most promi- President Obama’s Feb. 12 State of nent possible Democratic nominee for the Union address. the 2016 presidency at the moment. Early Childhood Development Center Feature Page 3 Sky’s Out, Thighs Out Courtney Kayiza Reporter the “Sky’s Out, Thighs Out!” which is the current com- pany slogan. Chubbies are characterized as being radical shorts for men; styles range from vibrant pastels, floral prints, stripes, to the American flag. “I like Chubbies because they give me a sense of freedom…like America. This can be characterized by their Ben Warner: Local Chubmeister motto, “Sky’s Out, Thighs Out”. You feel the wind up Ben Warner is a great Chubbies model. Fashions trends are ever chang- your thigh offering a cooling of the thermal area.” junior notion that chubbies are for guys ing throughout the year from season Ben Krick said. who are unwilling to be tied down to season. One consistency that has Chubbies are seen year round, whether it be the hot- by a stuffy work place, they are for been seen throughout this year are test summer day or the middle of winter. “Big, fat, party animals, exclusive- Chubbies. These thigh-length, vi- “Just going through the hall people say, “you know its ly” who like to live. brant shorts provide a stark contrast snowing outside” or “it’s way too cold for shorts”, but I’m While many students believe to the often times bland clothing a die hard chubster.” said sophomore Ben Warner. that it is still much too cold to start options for men. Creator Preston The quintessential message of chubbies is relaxation breaking out the chubbies, there are Rutherford founded the Chubbies and ultimate freedom from the conservative attire that is those few dedicated chubsters that corporation on the principle that if expected for men to wear. Preston Rutherford presses the hold true to SOTO. KG tha PHENOM Key Club marches against hunger Bailey Fischer-Columbo Maddie Hudspeth Reporter Reporter “After a long period of listening to music of all genre’s I fell Reporter in l,ove with the creativity. One day I randomly wanted to become After last year’s success, $1200 raised for the Jenks a rapper....I absolutely adore being able to express intelligen ce and Community Food Bank, Key Club is ready to take a stand to imagination to the world with words,” senior Khalid Green said when help the hungry again. asked why he chose to pursue music. March Against Hunger is a lock-in to help the food bank Rarely do music careers prove to be successful, especially at make ends meet. The money donated to the food bank will such a young age; however, Khalid Green seems to be paving the help support the bank itself, and help them be able to buy way to a successful future. Green tells that he first attempted to write more food and continue their journey to assist the hungry. music in the 6th grade but it was not serious until the summer before This year, the lock-in will consist of many different types his 9th grade year. He explains that the musical facet of a song is cre- of fun and games including a superhero theme, scavenger ated with a beat and various soft ware instruments by a producer, and hunts, and frozen t-shirt and duct-tape contests. It is on Mar. though he is not personally a producer he does write his own lyrics. 8-9 in the PEG, and it will start at 8 PM. “Usually, ideas randomly All you need to do is grab a couple of friends (around 8 come to me. I either type them people) and a packet from Mrs. Langley’s room in the Math in my phone, or write them and Science Building. As of Feb. 22, the cost will go up to down on paper. If it’s a song I $75 a person instead of just $50, but it is for a good cause. have high expectations for I’ll Last year’s event shows that Key Club is a trusted spon- sit in a quiet place for hours and sor for this event; for example, an iPad 2, and 3 iPod Shuffles brainstorm/write until no longer along with multiple iTunes gift cards, were featured as prizes capable. I look for ways to be at the event’s many contests. unique, original and knowledge- Food at the event consisted of Chick-fil-a and Buffalo able,” said Khalid Green said. Wild Wings, along with a few other well-known restaurant Green tells that ultimately he names. The hype for this year’s event, though, foreshadows wants to leave behind a message. more fun that is yet come. “I stride to change thetypi- “I look forward to all the group activities and just being KG tha PHENOM pictured above. cal outlook of rappers. Hopefully a part of something that goes to a great cause,” sophomore accomplishments in music will lead to my other goals of becoming James Jager said. an actor, getting my own TV show, clothing line, and more. My big- Key Club members will also have a fun time putting on gest goal of all is to provide a fortunate life for my loved ones: Jacob the show. Castorena, Saul Ramirez, Ty’juan Brown, Patrick Gamble, Yonny “March Against Hunger is Key Club’s biggest and best Hodges, and Kip Harris,” senior Green said. event. The combination of competition, prizes, food, and ac- Green enjoys the influence that is accompaied with music the tivities make it so incredibly fun all while raising money for most and would like to set the highest records one day. To follow his the food bank’s new building,” senior and Key Club president music, go to: Ashley Wilson said. youtube: http://www.youtube..com/KgThaPhenom This is an amazing and fun spring event, plus it benefits a worthy cause. Sports Page 4

Swimmers strokeEmery Skelton to state The girls did it again. They got Copy Editor than half as many state qualifiers as state Runner-Up for the second year in there were last year. The whole team, a row, following the first place Edmond boys and girls alike, started with ap- North girls. The boys team was not proximately 80 swimmers, and that great in number, but was great in skill number has been greatly reduced due to and achieved best times all around, but illness and injury. were only able to grasp seventh place. State this year did not looking very However, they dominated state as the promising to the boys from the start, Academic State Champions with an after placing fourth last year after a average unweighted GPA of 3.98. 10-year streak at first place. Their pre- This year was the first time ever season ranking was at an all time low of that the state competition has been held Photo by Emery Skelton seventh, which was very intimidating at the high school. The state meet was a perfect way to show off This season has been quite a breeze for the Trojan girls. They the brand new pool to swimmers and swimming fans all around. started with a strong and large sophomore class, dominated with Both 6A and 5A meets took place on Feb. 15 and 16, with 6A the new freshmen who almost equally met many of the senior in the morning and 5A in the afternoon. The only obstacle was girls, only two juniors, and were led by the very experienced and getting enough volunteers from all around to make the hosting skillfull senior girls; many of which have met the end of their successful, and with all of the support from the booster club and swimming career. families, the meet was a great success. “There will be a lot of holes to fill,” coach JohnTurner said This year the swim team has been through a lot of hard work, after the state meet, and continued to say: hardships, and dedication. The boys started the season with less “I am very proud of both the boys and girls.”

WWrestlingrestling season has came to a close, finalizesKelsey Ray to “Embrace the the Grind,” entailingsea rigorous- and the wrestlers finished honorably. Re- Reporter weight cutting, practices, and dedication gionals took place on Feb. 15-16 and the fouth and sophomore Que Overton placed in order to be eligible to wrestle at duals top wrestlers in each weight class continued third. Eades will hopefully return next and tournaments. The wrestlers will take a their season at the state competition. The year as a senior to regain to the title that he sigh of relief as the season comes to a close wrestling team took home ninth place at gained last year. and they are again allowed to consume all the regional competition and the regional “It has been a rewarding year for Jenks the food their hearts desire. Thankfully,this qualifiers included Austin Eades, Jake Pat- Wrestling. I love my team and they are like indulgence will take place with a few state tinson, and Que Overton. These wrestlers a second family to me,” senior Logan Bush placers under their belts. Regardless, the ended their season at the state championship said when asked about his team. wrestlers have formed into a close-knit team on Feb. 22-23. Junior Jake Pattinson placed The team’s motto this year has been with relentless dedication.

Superbowl stunsSpenser Davis the crowds TracksDallas takes Elmore off Reporter Editor-in-chief Like any other Super Bowl, this one had its share of headlines. Players had Track and field started its season with a positive to answer questions pertaining to scandals such as deer antler spray, potential note, as both the boys and girls sides took had good sabotage, and one man’s last ride before it could be settled on the field. But showings at their indoor meets at OU in Norman when it was finally over, the Baltimore Ravens had defeated the San Francisco and the University of Arkansas in Fayettville. 49ers by a score of 34-31. The boys look ready for a strong run at the state Ravens QB Joe Flacco was the MVP of the game, throwing for three touch- title under second year head coach Steve Patterson, downs and nearly three-hundred yards. Flacco proved his value this post-season, who brought the boys to a third place spot last sea- throwing for eleven touchdowns and zero interceptions, a feat that has only been son. The team is led by seniors Jordan Smallwood done once before (Joe Montana). San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick turned in and Eric Jackson in the 400m dash, as well as a a valiant effort in the loss, throwing for 302 yards and two touchdowns while young distance group and football sprinters ready to also running one in. add a second state ring. Midway through the third quarter, the Ravens held a 28-6 lead and appeared The girls are well prepared for the long season, to be running away with the game. A short time later, a power outage in the sta- as experienced leadership in OU signee Jessi Martin dium caused a thirty-four minute delay. After that, it appeared that the momen- in the 400 and her sister A.J. in the 800 give the team tum had shifted in the 49ers favor, as they worked the game to a 28-23 deficit a strong pair to pull points from at the state meet. entering the fourth quarter. Additionally, the junior pair of Stephanie Nell in the In the final quarter, the 49ers ran out of gas. Flacco led Balti- 400 and Maddie Brown in the mile and two mile, more on two scoring drives (both Justin Tucker FG’s) as time ran out make the team ready for a deep run in the state meet, on San Francisco. After the ensuing kickoff was returned to just the along with a very talented group of sophomores in fifty yardline, the Baltimore Ravens were crowned World Champions. the distance events. Sports Page 5

BaileySeniors Fischer-Columbo sign four years to sportsDallas Elmore Reporter Editor-in-chief Signing day is the culmination of years of dedication for the schools athletes. Whether they were recruited through their high school teams or found their way to a university through a club sport, signed letters of intent are the next step in fulfilling life long dreams. In the profiles below, a few of these commited athletes share their stories and advice. Rainer Ross Lauren Dobratz Nick Lucido What made you choose Drury?:The players What made you choose Oklahoma What Made you choose Augustana?: were really open to me, and the academics are Baptist?:Academically, they offer a program My brothers are up there, it is close to good, so that would keep me focused specific to my major, and the scholarship where I grew up, and I liked the team. Favorite moment?: A game winning goal in package they gave me. Favorite moment?:The emotions after the club state tournament, that kept us alive in Favorite moment?: My first club tourna- we won the state championship game. the playoffs. ment, we won in PK’s (penalty kicks) the firstThe feeling was incredible. Why did you commit to the next level?: time I ever played goalkeeper. Words of Advice?: Leave your heart Soccer has always been part of my life, and I Words of advice?: Never put yourself be- open and love will alwasy find its way couldn’t imagine just giving it up. fore your team. in. Just do it. Football Girls Track- Mallory Bourgois-Oral Roberts Braden Calip-University of Central Oklahoma Jessi Martin-University of Oklahoma University Branden Wagner- University of Central Girls Swimming- Oklahoma Kristan Cardano-University of Hailey Jensen- Butler University Florida Taylor Hunter-University of Central Boys Soccer- Oklahoma Lauren Dobratz-Oklahoma Baptist Rainer Ross- Drury University Nick Lucido-Augustana College University Tyler Secrest-Northeastern State Garrett Patterson- Chadron State Lizzie Keester-Texas A and M University University Treyvone Barr’e- Western Iowa Girls Soccer- Jordan Smallwood-University of Oklahoma Riley Wilkins- St. Gregory’s Jeffrey Scallion - Haskell Nation Elizabeth Adams- Houston Baptist Universiy University Cheer versus Florida Pom prances to nationals Kelsey Ray Emery Skelton Reporter Copy Editor Jenks Varsity ventured to UCA nationals last year in Orlando, The pom team has brought back with them some of that good Florida to rank themselves among other elite high school teams ol’ Trojan Pride by placing ninth at their national competition, in the nation, and to display their hard work in hopes of bringing trumping the Union Redskins. home a championship, and also a satin white jacket. The cheer Their placement this year had a great impact on the team after squad obtained that goal last year by taking first place in the Super placing 20th in the previous year. The national competition was Large Co-ed division. They returned to Disney World this Feb. to held at the Wide World of Sports in Disney World Florida from defend their title. Thursday Jan. 31 to Tuesday Feb. 5. The competition consists of The squad advanced to finals and placed seventh nationally semi-finals and finals. A total of 52 teams competed at semi-finals, out of over 20 teams. The squad also tried a new experience this and only 24 of those teams make it to finals. year by competing in the World’s competition that takes place in Head captain Claire McCourt, and co-captains Maddie Duffy the same setting as national’s. They took second at the World’s and Cori Ricks led the team. The team consists of ten seniors, five competition, beating the squad who placed first at nationals. Se- juniors, and a larger than average sophomore class of six, which is niors on the squad include the following: Marlee Hicks, Lilli Hig- very unusual for a varsity team. gins, Katie Rosebrook, Taylor Montgomery, Katy Hursh, Brianna “We did really well with the variety of ages that we had, McGuire, Sarah Hentges, Anna Hentges, Juliana Siegler, Maddy because of our number of sophomores, and the group worked very Revella, Ryan Williams, Drake Burns, Karlee Bradberry, Lindsey hard and I’ve never seen a group work as hard before. We all work Beaver, and Mikayla Collins. This competition was especially really well together, we couldn’t do it without each other,” co- meaningful to this large group of seniors because it was their final captain Maddie Duffy said. chance to perform as a Jenks cheerleader. The girls focus on the same big performance throughout the “As a senior, it was my last competition of my cheer career pom year (June to February) and work their best to perfect it as the but being with my team was even better than winning,” senior year goes on. The typical dance song consists of the normal pom Marlee Hicks said. bells and dings, with an awesome mix of calypso music. The practices leading up to the competition were grueling and One of the biggest challenges that the girls can face is injury, lengthy, but the squad’s hard work did yield benefits. The squad, which is also a great downfall in most other sports as well. comprised of athletes from various grades, was able to unite. Someone was always hurt throughout the year. Most were “We started the year as a bunch of individuals but through fluke accidents that shouldn’t have happened,” Duffy said. hard work and dedication, we left the floor as a close-knit team,” With the experienced underclassmen, pom is expected to junior Jenna Baty said. continue to prevail for years to come. Entertainment Page 6 Trojan baseball has fun with fundraising Parker Biggs Reporter Originally intended to be a small fundraiser for the booster Hawkins” in front of over 900 well satisfied spectators. Another club, “Trojan Idol” has turned into a huge production, which performance that stood out was the “Pokemon Song” by Nick both players and spectators look forward to months in advance. Papineau, Jackson Spencer, Chase Burgess, Levi Morarie and On February 2, the varsity baseball team hosted the event for the Shane Varella. As Papineau rode around on his Heelies, Shane third time. Varella stood in the back dressed as a tree. It As usual, there was a mixture of both very was interesting, to say the least. good musical performances and funny, not so “It’s enjoyable to watch, and worth the harmonious performances. The “Best Moves” five dollars to support the baseball team” said went to Grant Guest, Barrett Loseke, Austin sophomore Steven Litwiller. Casillias, Cooper Files and Michael Lennihan, On a final note, Andrew Miller suffered performing their own rendition of Jackson 5’s a broken ankle practicing for Trojan Idol. Yes “I Want You Back.” The “Best Group Perfor- practicing for Trojan Idol. mance” went to Grant Maxey, Chris Hendrix “Despite Andrew Miller suffering a severe and Matthias Johnson, as they sang a popular injury, Trojan Idol moves on for its fourth con- old song, and later danced to “Ice Ice Baby”. secutive year”, said sophomore Barrett Loseke The top performance of the night, however when asked about the way the show continued Grant Guest sings at Trojan Idol went to Josh Clark who performed “Sadie on successfully. The Bachelor becons me Kelsey Ray No, the Good Justin Reporter Daniel Masterson Reporter Sean Lowe, this season’s Bachelor, has made an impact on After a seven year hiatus, Justin Timberlake has returned the ladies of America. With his charming looks, eloquent speech, to his music making roots. His stardom began in 1993 when he and outdoorsy nature, he appears to be an exemplar male. Sean joined the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club along with fellow was featured in last season’s Bachelorette, making it to the top future stars Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling. three men. In 1995, Justin Timberlake helped form the hit boy band ‘N Attention is particularly drawn to those other than him, how- Sync. In 2000, ‘N Sync released their sophomore album, No ever, as there are numerous characters in the slew of girls compet- Strings Attached, which became the fastest selling album of all ing for his love. One stands out in particular: Tierra LiCausi, a time. It sold 2.4 million copies in one week. leasing consultant from Las Vegas who is often referred to by ‘N Sync performed at the Academy Awards, the Super Bowl, audience members as “Tierrable” and the “Tierrarist.” Needless and the Olympics, and grew to become the third best selling band to say, she is obviously not a crowd favorite, but the Bachelor of its kind. seemed unable to see through her façade until a recent episode, After ‘N Sync’s close, Justin released his debut solo album, where she was dismissed. Justified, in 2002 which featured hit singles like “Cry Me a Other than the overwhelming attractiveness on the bachelor, River” and “Rock Your Body.” In 2006, he released his second the dates are unbelievably lavish. It is not unusual for dates to in- solo album FutureSex/LoveSounds. clude helicopters, animals, canoes, and basically all things adven- The album featured the hit single “SexyBack” which held turous. The girls this season have already ventured to Candada, the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecu- Montana, as well as tropical locations. Sean even encouraged the tive weeks. It also featured other hits like “My Love” and “What girls to do the “polar bear plunge” that involves diving into freez- Goes Around…/…Comes Around Interlude” which both held ing water, which Tierra claimed afflicted her with ‘hypothermia,’ number one spots as well. an illness that gained her extra time with Sean. In 2007, Timberlake began focusing on his acting career. He The main change noticed this season is Sean’s suprising starred in hit movies like The Social Network Friends with Ben- tactics for distributing roses. Traditionally, the bachelor or bach- efits, and Shrek the Third. Justin also appeared in many of The elorette gives the rose solely at the “Rose Ceremony,” but this Lonely Island’s Saturday Night Live Digital Shorts. season is comprised of sporadic distribution during dates, cocktail On Jan. 14, 2013, Timberlake came back to the world of parties, etc. The traditional aspect still partially lingers, however, music with the release of his new single “Suit & Tie.” The track because the rose ceremony still takes place at the end of each will appear on Justin’s third album The 20/20 Experience, to be episode and the non-receivant is then forced to depart. released Mar. 19. Excitement at the high school grows each day. While many people are Bachelor skeptics, it is undeniable “Timberlake’s music has got me through some rough times. that the show is entertaining and an easy journey to get engulfed It’s the kind of sound that makes you dance no matter how bad into. This season has already delivered comic relief to the melo- you’re feeling. Suit and Tie was great, and I can’t wait for The dramatic girls as well as several heart- wrenching stories that 20/20 Experience,” sophomore Rob “Robo-Dog” Jennings said. have drawn crowd favorites. Hopefully this season finalizes with a worthy choice and a relationship that endures. Entertainment Page 7 People shine light on what is really important: Superbowl Commercials Audra Glenn Reporter most is Go Daddy’s “Smart It had a tear-jerking effect Meets Sexy” campaign, as Stevie Nicks sang “Land- featuring super model Bar slide” in the background. Every year companies spend Rafaeli and Jesse Heiman. The One of the commercials ridiculous amounts of money to two share an awkwardly long that did not do great was there is questioning over whether present their commercials to the and gut-twisting kiss which re- Volkswagen’s. The commer- the commercial is racist or not-- millions of Americans watching ceived a lot of attention. While cial’s premise is a caucasian the ad has pretty well failed and the Super Bowl. The astounding gross, it was memorable and whose new Volkswagen diverted the attention away from amount of money the average com- resulted in the biggest sales made him so happy that he the product. While there are many pany spends on airing a 30-second day in the company’s history. speaks in a Jamaican accent. other commercials, quite a few that commercial is $3.5 million. Under- Budweiser also capital- The company checked with were simply forgettable, there is standably, the commercials receive ized on their famous Clydes- actual Jamaicans to see if no doubt that when done right, the almost as much attention as the dale horses. They had a cute it was or was not perceived Super Bowl ads pay off remarkably Super Bowl itself. This year, one of and sentimental plot line fea- as racist, and apparently it well and result in huge income for the commercials that stands out the turing one of their new foals. was cleared. However, when the companies. The Art of Hammocking Marina Alvarado Reporter It is official: spring is right around the corner. On Groundhog a good book, a video game for when the book gets boring, an day Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring, making it the Ipod for listening to music independently, an old school beat box perfect time to break out the old hammock. incase of a spontaneous retro block party, snacks (so you do not Hammocking has become extremely popular in the recent have to resort to cannibalism), a bucket, and most importantly a months. There is more to hammocking than just lounging for megaphone to get the attention of the nearest passerby and com- hours in a comfy hammock soaking up rays mand them to fetch any forgotten item. and just relaxing. It is serious business. There As long as these guidelines are followed are many factors to be considered while hammocking can be a fun and relaxing pass hanging the hammock. time to calm yourself. 1. Always consider the placement of the “I love hammocking so much, I’m ad- hammock. The hammock must have proper dicted,” senior Taylor Davis said. supports, in order to reach optimal swinging Hammocks can be set up anywhere height. Plus the sun-to-shade ratio must be from a backporch to a nice tree in the considered during setup. mountians. 2. Insure that all essential items are TaylorAlvarado Photo by Marinal Davis showing off her handy portable Happy hammocking, and may the lem- within arms reach. These items can include: hammock in a bag. onade be ever in your hand. Warm Bodies Warms Hearts Marina Alvarado Reporter Warm Bodies, released Feb. 1st, is a zombie movie that combines all the creepi- ness of a zombie apocalypse with the quirky comedy of a rom-com. The movie also incorparates some much loved Shakespeare archetypes. It is based on a novel by Isaac Marion and centers around a teenage zombie named R who is lost, confused, and generally unhappy about his new, undead life. He begins to question his exsitence when he runs into a human girl named Julie. For reasons R can not understand he makes the New movie stars zombie as leading man decision to save Julie rather than eat her. This begins a tense yet strangely tender rela- tionship between the zombie and the human. Their relationship goes against everything the humans know about what the zombies are capable of, and leads to a discovery that challenges everything that the humans think they know about zombies. They refuse to accept their relationship without a fight . “I really loved it. I thought it was super funny and cute,” sophomore Lauren Garrison said. The film is directed by Jonathon Levine best known for his most recent flim 50/50. The actor who portrays R, Nicholas Hoult, is an up-and-coming British acto who starred in movies such as About a Boy, X-Men: First Class, and a starring role on E4’s teen drama Skins. On Mar. 1st Hoult will star in the fantasy adventure, Jack the Giant Slayer, where Hoult plays Jack a young farmboy who leads a daring expendition to save the princess from the gaints’ fortress. R’s love intrest, Julie, is portrayed by Tersea Palmer, a young rela- tively unknown actress who recently starred along Daniel Radclffe in the independent film December Boys. For anyone who is interested in the apocalypse, a good date movie, or a just a good time, Warm Bodies is sure to please. Lifestyle Page 8 The Bachelorettes With this new spring, it is time to introduce some of the top bachelorette seniors of JHS and some helpful info to win their hearts. Each Bachelorette was asked to answer the following questions: by Emery Skelton What is your: 1.favorite pick-up line? 2.favorite attractive quality? 3.favorite Romantic location? 4.favorite love song? 5.Message for the Gents? 6.Message for the ladies?(optional)

1.Are you gonna kiss me or do I have to lie to my diary, again...? 2. Humor, quality Tweets, dresses nice, likes Queso! 3.Ted’s Cafe Escondito Kelsey Landreth 4. “What is love?” 1.I’m -Haddaway really not THAT tall, 5.You can look, but you i’m just sitting on my wallet. can’t touch. #HMU 2.*gasp* personality, goofy, confi- Katie Rosebrook dent, buffer than me. 3.CHICK-FIL-A DRIVE-THRU! 4. “I want my Mullet back” -Billy Ray Cyrus 5. I’m only 6’2” in heels! 1.I’m no Joseph, but I’m having trouble interpretting my dreams about you. Clara Brown 2. Humor, loves Africa, whitty, good appitite. 1. When a guy ‘Sarah’ nades 3.The Zoo me :) 4.”Oops! I did it again”-Brittany 2. Collarbone. always. Strong per- Spears sonality. 5.I’ll only date you if you 3.The roof of a tall building. put out... a light for the 4. “Bump N’ Grind” -R. Kelly lord! 5. Don’t cry in front of girls. Red Sarah Feist roses never lose. 1. I prefer NO pick-up lines-- just get straight 1. Is to business. that a cob- 2. Probably their ability to not speak..ever; web *reaches across SILENCE shoulder* 3. I don’t know..? A graveyard. 2. Just be a gent, size doesn’t 4. “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” -Green Day matter. 5. Shower more often.. Just shower, and wear 3. The back of a taxi in New York cologne. And if a girl doesn’t talk to you, it means or Paris you’re gross. Oh, and there is NO such thing as a 4. “I won’t give up” “Friend Zone”. It’s just something you all made - Jason Mraz up to make yourselves feel better. Fedoras don’t 5. Open the door and call look good on anyone BUT Frank Sentara. Rachel Howell me pretty and I’m 6. Girls, red lipstick doesn’t look good at school. Nima Beile all yours. Lifestyle Page 9 The Bachelor: JHS Senior edition Q: What is your favorite pick up line? JJ: I usually just make eye contact and then it’s on. AH: I kinda just *flips hair* MS: How much does a polar bear weigh? Just enough to break the ice. CG: Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again?

Tanner Corns Tanner MC: Ayy you lookin’ fine today. JS: My phones dead, can I borrow yours? TC: If you were a pirate, would you wear a parrot on this shoulder, or this one? It always works. Q: What is your best Max Short Jordan Smallwood quality? JJ: I’m a chef. AH: My hair, contrary to my mother’s beliefs. MS: I’m a pretty nice guy. CG: My eyes. MC: I can serenade a girl. I can sing her to sleep. JS: I’m a pretty muscley guy. TC: The neck beard. Q: What is your favor- ite romantic location? Q: What is JJ: On top of a hill as the sun your fa- reaches over the horizon. vorite love AH:Anywhere in sight of a sun- song? rise. JJ: Let Me Love MS:A park somewhere. You -Mario. CG: Mickey D’s on Main Street. AH: Crazy in MC: Roof of an abandoned Chase Gordon Love-Beyonce. building. John “Fooly” Jones MS:Anything from JS: The movies. Q: Message for the la- Taylor Swift TC: The beach. Austin “Wred” Hazelwood CG: Hit Me Baby Michael Clark dies? One More Time- JJ: We do it for the ratchets. Britney Spears. AH: You can play with my hair if I MC: Indie Rock- can play with yours. ers- MGMT. MS: Call me maybe. JS: Dive In - Trey CG: I occasionally do modeling Songs. for Calivn Klein, if you didn’t see TC: Sexy Back- me in the Super Bowl. Justin Timberlake. MC:You’re beautiful and Lil B loves you. JS: Don’t overlook nice guys. TC:Stay Classy. Interviewed by Sarah Richey and Courtney Kayiza Music Page 10 Hot dog! Imagine Dragons arrive! MaddieLindsey Hudspeth Avery Johnson Reporter Reporter Although some of her songs are available on On Mar. 26, the re- iTunes, violinist Lindsey Stirling is, first and fore- cently hyped band Imagine most, a YouTube sensation. Mixing modern dance, Dragons will make a stop violin solos, and dubstep, Stirling’s videos on her in Tulsa. This has gathered YouTube channel, Lindseystomp, have gone viral much attention from all since their first viewing. Named after a pop-punk across the Tulsa-Metro area. band she joined at age 16 called Stomp on Melvin, This stop is one of many the Lindseystomp YouTube channel has continued to on their tour to promote awe viewers. their newest album, Night “She has a lot of energy and stage presence… Visions, (aptly named the she’s very talented and creative with her art,” junior Night Visions Tour). The Becky Corbin said. new album was released After performing on America’s Got Talent in Courtesy photo on Sep. 4, 2012 through 2010 and being told that she was “not good enough,” Interscope records, and was generally received by the public with great and that what she was doing was “not enough to fill enthusiasm, while critics gave the album high marks. Night Visions is the Las a theater in Vegas” by the judges, Lindsey Stirling Vegas trio’s debut studio album, with multiple tracks and short-length records started collaborating with cinematographer Devin having been released beforehand. Graham for her YouTube channel. Since then, she has The band started its career in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recently, they have performed live all around the world, and is scheduled been played across all stations on the radio. Like many other contemporary to perform in Tulsa on March 4 at Cain’s Ballroom. artists, the band’s success was very sudden, and their songs still dominate Now 25, Lindsey still has a great career ahead of radio playlists. Their sudden emergence has created a huge fanbase, extend- her. She has recorded many covers including “Thrift ing across all parts of the country. Shop,” “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and “Daylight” The very well-famed song, “Demons” is said to have initially brought at- with singer/songwriter Tyler Ward. tention to the band, while hits like “Radioactive” and “On Top of the World” “My music is a reflection of my personality, have also been among fan favorites. and through it I hope to share my belief that no one “My friends and I are really looking forward to the concert because we should be afraid to be themselves,” Lindsey Stirling really enjoy their CD, which has a large variety of different sounds,” senior said when asked about her debut solo album, Lindsey Sarah Cox said. Stirling. “I feel that the lack of lyric-driven con- The venue this March will be the Reynolds Center, which is the arena tent makes my music powerful. I have put my own for the University of Tulsa basketball team. The larger venue promises larger personal experiences into each track, but it’s for the crowds, and more room to party like it is 1999. Tickets will be priced at $15 listener to decide what the music means to them.” for the public, with doors opening at 7 pm and the show beginning at 8 pm. Kendrick Lamar was born in to convey the theme of Good Kid , Compton, California on June 17, Kendrick claims his spot M.A.A.D City. 1987. He had a very tough upbring- Spenser Davis “Anybody can kill a man. That ing, as he spent much of his child- Reporters don’t make you a real man. Real is hood living in poverty. His parents responsibility. Real is God.” are still married, and are portrayed as very Those were the words of Lamar’s father influential people in his music. immediately after a good friend of his was Lamar came into the spotlight in 2010 murdered in his presence. While the words when he released his fourth mixtape, Overly are overshadowed by the events of the story, Dedicated. In 2011, he released his first they convey the true purpose of the album. independent album Section.80. The album Lamar’s mother continues on the track focused on topics such as racism and toler- “Real” when she says “...When you do make ance and was held in high esteem by most it, give back with your words of encourage- music critics. ment. And that’s the best way to give back to Last November, Lamar came into his your city. And, I love you Kendrick.” own with the release of his official debut The beauty of this masterpiece wasn’t album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. He sub- just limited to the beats or the lyrics; it was titled the album “A short film by Kendrick the fact that he was able to mix those com- Lamar” which sets the scene for the theme ponents with a story that is real and compel- of the piece. Lamar takes you through a ling. Lamar has said that he will take some narrative that mimics his life as a child and time before releasing his next album. In the his transformation into adulthood. He uses mean time, his fan base will have to enjoy voice recordings of his father and mother Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. Review Page 11 Debate goes to hard at Harvard KEO kills the buffett Bailey Fischer-Columbo Bethany Mann Reporter Reporter Feb. 14-19 the Forensics to be valued above retribution in 91st and Yale’s new srip mall behind QuikTrip recently team (more commonly known as the United States criminal justice added to its growing line of businesses. KEO Asian Cuisine debate and competitiv dramat- system”. Stewart won four of promises its customers artfully simple Asian dishes, with fresh- ics) flew half way across the the six debate rounds but did not ness and health as its main influences. country to compete at a national break. KEO began in 2007 with a concept that had been alive for circuit tournament at Harvard “Through the trip I gained much longer. Owners Bill & Zahidah Hyman recognized the University. The trip was in large a lot of debate experience that I growing trend toward healthy dining options, as well as a new- sponsored by “Williams” and will be able to use at districts. I found American interest in all things Eastern. They decided to sent four seniors. This type of also got to hang out with the four tournament is extremely differ- best people, ever,” senior Duncan ent than the local tournaments Stewart said. the team is used to competing in: Courtney Kayiza and Bailey there are six prelimnary rounds Fischer-Columbo competed in to ‘break’ (advance) to elimina- public forum debate over the tion rounds as opposed to four. resolution: “On balance, the rise Additionally the competition at of China is beneficial to the in- this tournament drew the best of terests of the United States”. This the high schools across the coun- type of debate is only offered one try and even some international to two times in Oklahoma during schools, such as South Korea. regular season. The two won two The school sent four seniors of their six rounds. Caption to boston. Leah Hartney com- “The Harvard tournament combine classic Chinese and Japanese dishes with the most for- peted for dramatics in Original was extremely difficult but we eign Southeast Asian foods into a restaurant with enough variety Oratory (a performance scripted learned a lot about public forum for every culinary adventurer. by the competitor) and Dramatic to take to districts soon,” senior The restaurant has continually been described in reviews as Interpretation (a dramatic reading Bailey Fischer-Columbo said. having a classy atmosphere while still retaining quality service of a piece). Hartney was one rank The school’s debate program and interest to the general public. Although the average cost of from breaking in both of her was invited to this tournament a meal is around $10, KEO’s painstaking attention to fine quality events. and gained valuable experience dining makes the experience well worth the cost. “The experience was once in to take to districts the week There’s no doubt about the fact that eating here is a commit- a lifetime and I learned that there following. The remaining time ment; this is no restaurant to casually swing by on the way home is a whole other level of talent in this year’s season contains from school. With an older demographic making up the large in the world. I gained a different Distrcits, which qualifiies for the population of regular customers, visiting this restaurant is noth- perspective on the whole activity, national tournament, and region- ing short of a special occasion. But the food itself, the center of “ senior Leah Hartney said.” als, which qualifies for state. what the proprietors worked so hard on bringing to the public, is Duncan Stweart competed These people, and other mem- beyond incredible. It just goes to show that when high quality in- in ‘Lincoln Douglas’ debate over bers, are anticipated to attend the gredients are put into skilled hands, something amazing emerges. the topic “rehabilitation ought remaining tournaments too. In her breathtaking first novel, One choice can change you. off with the help of a few new Divergent, author Veronica Roth Maddie Hudspeth friends in her faction. One of them, plunges her readers into a world Reporter a mysterious boy named Four, has where only five qualities are will determine the rest of her its way, and Tris might be the taken a sudden interest in her. She upheld after the “war to end all life. She knows that it will de- key to its success. starts to wonder if her choice to wars” in order to adopt a utopian termine her loyalties, forever. Throughout her initia- follow her heart, and consequently society: peacefulness, bravery, But in the end, she can only tion process in her faction, Four, was the best thing to do as selflessness, intelligence, and truth. choose one. she realizes the true meaning war looms on the horizon. Of the five factions set up based on Her world is then pulled of “faction before blood.” A As she is faced with the grow- these qualities, each person must off its hinges, and this forces few faction members seem to ing dilemma of the consequences choose one during their Choosing her to reconsider her choice be up to no good, and Tris is brought on by her choice, Tris Ceremony at age 16: either Amity, all throughout the novel. one of the few to notice this explores the true feeling of belong- Dauntless, Abnegation, Erudite, or Beatrice, now called “Tris”, change. As her world gets ing, and just what it means to be Candor. finds out that she lives in a darker and darker, she might a part of something bigger than Beatrice Prior must make a world where no one is to be be the one to stop this inva- yourself. Veronica Roth captures choice: stay with her family, or trusted and nothing is safe. sion from the inside of her the divergence in all of us in her follow her heart. A full-scale rebellion against own beloved world. thrilling debut with an excellent She knows that this choice the so-called “utopia” is on Tris, realizing this, takes plot twist and lovable characters. Opinon Page 12 X and Y Rachel Howell Single Dallas’s downward dog 45 days into 2013 and hideous shades Senioritis. Its finally ways takes precedence. ing of, “Ah, school? Thats of pink, purple, and love are floating though hit. I never thought I would It has gotten so bad, I for the teachers.” When the air. I was simply trying to walk to my have to deal with it, never now consider watching TV the district decided not to car when I was suddenly disturbed by some thought it would happen an athletic activity and in- have a snow day this past couple sucking each other’s faces off. Who to me. Wrong. So horribly, ternet surfing an Olympic Thursday, I considered even came up with this terrible holiday? deathly, wrong. sport. Coming to school? a lawsuit, and decided Wasn’t Valentines Day originally a mas- I said, “Hey, why don’t For the couch potatoes. against it on grounds of sacare? Yeah. Point made. If you truly love I take three AP’s and add on I’ve managed to miti- laziness. someone tell them every day, not just on a million activities. There gate it before. The first But I know I’ll keep some lame Hallmark holiday. And let’s is no way I’ll get lazy and semester, I’d pull big all plugging along. My par- be honest, women don’t really like roses, won’t want get up and move nighters and read textbooks ents and the school keep they’re boring. And sure chocolate is fine, or do anything”. any chance I could. This se- telling me to worry about but really guys if you want to impress your Wrong. So wrong. The meser, the textbooks are the something called “my fu- lady, get yourselves together, take a shower very act of getting out of my magazine at doctors offices, ture” which hazily bings (take lots of showers all the time if you don’t bed has become so arduous never used and treated like some kind of goal into fo- want to be single), and take her out for a that I consider it a workout. a sick person has used them cus. well- thought out romantic date. But please, Putting on clothes, and try- and the only all nighters are However, until that spare the rest of us and keep the PDA to a ing to have a coherent plan on the weekends. moment moment of clari- minimum. Being single at this point and for completing work on I know others have the ty, my bed has the clearest time in my life allows me to do what I want, time? Forget it. The next same affliction. I know oth- image of any object in my when I want and always be myself. And I game, or next activity, al- er kids have this same feel- life. -Dallas Elmore can belt out Marina’s feminist lyrics as loud as I want without any condescending looks from some teenage boy. My singleness Sarah’s corner gives me the independence to flirt and be Getting that entering the final year that I will ever be at flattered without being tied down. white enrollment this school. card in advisory All of my friends will not be in the X and Y can only mean one same place as me, and I won’t see them Dallas Elmore thing: senior year. everyday at the lunch table, or on the Relationships For the longest time weekends when we are all together. One Relationships, what a time. If you’ve getting the different good thing about thinking about college got a loved one, hold on to them. If you though, is that I can choose what time my don’t, find one. People who are single on color cards just meant another long year classes will be. I can choose to have after- TV aren’t happy. The heroes, or heroines of school before I graduate. It finally hit noon classes and get to sleep in. No more in the quest, are typically looking to find me that this would be the last year I flip setting my alarm for before the sun comes someone to love. Why do you think we through the book to choose my classes. up. have shows like the bachelor, and the bach- By this time next year, I will already have Another good thing I will be look- elorette? Because TV knows whats right decided what college to go to, who I will ing forward to is meeting new people. for us, and thats a significant other. room with, etc. This will be the last sum- The friendships that you make in col- Go ahead, snuggle on the sofa at mer that I can relax and not worry about lege, whether it’s from classes you have, movie night at your friends houses. Please, moving away from home in a few months. or from the sorority or fraternity you join, kiss your lover passionately in the parking I have waited so long to finally say I am a will last forever. I want to remember se- lot. Give flowers to your romantic liason senior, and it’s crazy how fast time flies. nior year, but I’m also excited for a new at every oppurtunity, but actually just on It feels like just yesterday I enrolled back chapter in my life. -Sarah Richey Valentines Day. And don’t forget to tell me at Jenks for freshman year, and now I’m how much you love your “Honey-Bear” or Staff Box your “babe” or the always popular “girl” Editor-in-Chief: Dallas Elmore Reporters: Bailey Fischer-Columbo on Facebook. The update on your love Spenser Davis life gives me a feeling of uncomproable Assistant Editor: Sarah Richey Audra Glenn joy and satisfaction. Hearing about how Avery Johnson John bought you a brand new puppy or Copy Editor: Emery Skelton Daniel Masterson how Sally made you the best sandwhich Courtney Kayiza Kelsey Ray ever really makes me want punch inani- Ad Director: Bethany Mann mate objects in a fit of happiness. Parker Biggs Maddie Hudspeth To all you members of the lonely Advisor: Daniel Manley hearts club, find one another. Your date is Marina Alvarado Skye Cruz waiting for you in the World... of Warcraft. Associate Editor: Andrea Mayes Aid: Rachel Howell Puzzles Page 13

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Happy Puzzling! from the Torch Seniors! Page 14 Important Dates for Seniors March 27-April 12: Prom Tickets go on sale April 19: Distinguished Graduates-Pick up forms from Mrs. Bau- munk in the college office April 20: Senior Prom from 9:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. April 24 and 25: Distribution of caps and gowns April 26: Deadline for scholarship announcements May 19: Baccalaureate and Senior Awards Presentation May 20: Senior Group Picture, Commencement Practice, and Commencement Ceremony at the Mabee Center May 20-21: Gradfest May 31: Deadline for the request of your final Transcripts

Teacher Feature: Mrs. Garrison Skye Cruz Reporter Congratulations Her name is Karen Garrison. She’s been teaching at Jenks for nine years, but teaching for a total to Seniors of the of twenty-five. Mrs. Garrison finds her Jenks residence on the second floor of the Math and Science Center and Month: is many students’ favorite teacher. She is very kind and gener- ous, as shown on FCCLA Cookie Day, she bought her first- and Danny second- hour students cookies and when it came time for the Jenks Food Bank Dodgeball tournament, she donated $100 dollars on the Jackson behalf of her advisory class. She enjoys going to Kaffe Mrs. Garrison in her habi- Bona multiple times during the week to tutor students and is involved with many activities at the and school. What makes Jenks so special, she says “I think it’s the respectful, supportive and caring community of students.” However, Mrs. Garrison is retiring at the end of this year. Max Short “I have mixed emotions. It’s definitely time to retire but I will miss the kids and teaching.” Finally, why is she so awesome: “I didn’t know I was! [laughs] I guess it’s because I care about my students.” Ads Page 15 Ads Page 16