he ision T VWindsor High School Early May 2009 Volume 12, Issue 5

Two high school parents step in Leech makes his way to Boston to fill board seats Running marathons, building furniture and keeping bees are just Sharon Swan and Mike some of the many hobbies that keep this English teacher busy Dubis seek positive change for the Windsor district

by Andy Tuano Staff Writer

Making a change for the better: this is the goal of two Windsor school district parents who decided to run for school board. Mike Dubis and Sharon Swan have been elected to Windsor’s school board, and both are ready to make some changes. Mike Dubis has seven children in the school district, including Senior Zach Dubis. “I feel like it is my respon- sibility as a par- ent to improve the school they attend,” said Dubis. Dubis would like to see more busi- ness-based edu- cation in our school district. He feels that it is important that kids learn and improve in financial educa- tion. Dubis would also like to see more hands-on education, such as welding and engineering to help kids who want jobs out of high school and aren’t going to college. “I am excited to work with the photo contributed by Joy Leech school board, the teachers, and the parents, in order to continue Windsor’s Last month, high school English teacher, John Leech, qualified and ran in the Boston Marathon. He was one of over improvements,” said Dubis. 25,000 to qualify to run. His time of 3 hours, 20 minutes and 55 seconds was something to smile about. Sharon Swan is the mother of four children, including Junior Ethan Swan and Freshman Steven Swan. Swan is by Megan Franklin teacher who can relate to his hopeful for the Staff Writer students,” said Senior Javan Mc- future achieve- “You can always count on leaving Guire “You can always count on ments of Wind- To say “you can’t judge a leaving his class with something sor. One of her book by its cover” couldn’t be his class with something to laugh to laugh about.” goals includes more fitting than when describ- Leech graduated from Kirk- w o r k i n g t o ing high school English teacher, about.” wood High School in 1986. Soon maintain a pro- John Leech. This 17-year-veteran -Senior Javan McGuire after, he began attending Mizzou. fessional work- teacher thrives on challenges Originally, he was going to be- ing atmosphere and new experiences, most of come a technical writer, writing for the teachers, which would surprise many of manuals and instructions. After and developing a learning environ- his students and colleagues. his time, and though this was not spite numerous bee stings, he receiving his bachelor’s degree, ment that upholds high standards in Leech’s latest challenge, the his first marathon, it was by far persists at this unique hobby. he decided to stay and get his education. Boston Marathon, was a long- his favorite. “I had a blast and From his father, Leech devel- master’s degree. “I want to be an active board time goal of his. “I like running look forward to doing it again,” oped a fondness for woodwork- “My soon-to-be wife and I member that is sensitive to the needs marathons because it’s a chal- said Leech. ing and prides himself on the were dating at the time, and I of students, teachers and parents. In lenge, and it’s something differ- Leech has always worked out fact that he made a crib, as well knew long-distance relationships order to be effective, I will strive to ent,” said Leech. “I like the fact and stayed in shape. As a junior as other furniture, for his then- rarely work out, so I didn’t want have a balanced approach as I respond that it requires a lot of discipline in high school, he met a group of infant daughter, Rachel. And any to move back to St. Louis; that’s to the concerns of parents, teachers, to run that far and to train to guys that were lifting weights. student who has sat in Leech’s when I decided to go to ‘teacher district employees and taxpayers,” run that far. Also, it’s something “I was convinced I was going to class for a week can undoubt- college.’” said Swan. that’s physical; everything I do at be the really big body builder,” edly recall numerous “Rachel” Leech started at Windsor in Swan and Dubis began at the April school is mental.” Leach said smiling. stories. 1991, the year this building was board meeting. Leech was one of 25,000 that In addition to running mara- Combined with his unique opened. “It did not look anything qualified to run in the 26.2-mile thons and keeping the English teaching style, these not-so- like this,” said Leech. race on Monday, April 20. He department in line, Leech also typical experiences translate into In the future, Leech plans finished with a time of 3 hours, 20 dabbles in beekeeping and great material for his classes and to continue teaching English at minutes and 55 seconds, averag- woodworking. Beekeeping was help make him a student favor- Windsor High School. And who ing roughly 7 and a half minutes a hobby he picked up from his ite. knows, maybe he’ll take up un- per mile. He was “elated” with “crazy Uncle Charles” and de- “Mr. Leech is a down-to-earth derwater basket weaving!

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[email protected] Please recycle Early May 2009 InDepth [email protected] 2 The Vision-Issue 5 Organ donation is an important life-saving Love or abuse? decision, but some may lack the facts Many teenagers may not doctor working is generally specialized in it on the back of their license or permit. realize that they are in an by Kaitlyn Cilufo certain areas and has nothing to do with “I put it on my license that I am an organ Staff Writer what happens to the body and its organs donor,” said Sophomore Tess Barnes, “I agree abusive relationship afterwards. with it because if I have no way of living, I Eighteen people die each day due to a “I think that i t ’ s want to be able to save another life.” My boyfriend gets really jealous shortage in organs. Even though becom- good that peo- p l e Older people have a similar issue, except they when I talk to other people; he must ing an organ donor is a simple process that are will- ing to often think that they are too elderly to donate really love me. WRONG. People in can save many lives, many people hesitate their organs. There is no cut-off age; there abusive relationships often mistake because they are not fully informed. have been successful transplants ranging in controlling behavior as being loving Sophomore Heather Zagar and her the seventies and eighties. Older or caring when it is actually a form family have always believed in organ age does not always mean that of abuse. A strong relationship is one donation. Zagar’s older sister and former they have poor health or a weak that is based on trust and respect, not Windsor student, Shari Zagar, died in a body; it just means that they are suspicion and control. car accident in January this year. Shari simply older and some parts may Studies show one in three had previously expressed her wish to not function as well as when they t e e n a g e r s h a s experienced be an organ donor. Her and her family were younger. abuse in a dating relationship. find comfort in knowing that something Having a disease or a bad organ Junior Taylor Nixon admits she positive could come from such tragedy. also stops people because they has been in a verbally abusive rela- “It’s nice to know that Shari was able assume that if one thing is wrong tionship. to help others,” said Heather Zagar. with them then everything in their body “My ex-boyfriend would get really Misconceptions about organ do- help oth- is useless. All of the organs that can be used angry with me and start fighting with nation seem to be one of the biggest ers by donating include: the kidney, heart, liver, lungs, pan- me. He would call me names and reasons why individuals decide something like that, but I creas, intestines, cornea, skin, bone, and bone say really mean things about me to not to become organ donors. won’t put it on my license marrow. Just because you have a bad heart or other people,” said Nixon. “It got to The number one myth is that because I have no idea what kidney does not mean that all of your other the point where I couldn’t hang out if a person in the hospital is is involved in donating or- organs are useless. The rest can be perfectly with any of my friends, especially severely injured, possibly gans,” said Sophomore Zach healthy and used to save others. guys, without him throwing a huge close to death, then the Shultz. “So it would be best to One person donating his or her organs fit. If I talked about hanging out with doctors will not work just not be one.” can save up to eight people, and one person anyone, he would try to guilt me into as hard to save his or her Age also seems to be a factor for donating their tissue can help up to fifty not going and if I went anyway he life in order to use that body many. Young adults under the age people. Each year up to 12,000 people die would start the fight.” and its contents for others. This is of eighteen believe that they are too each year that meet the criteria to be a donor Many people do not realize they are completely false because the doctors are young to be organ donors. This is also but less than half of them actually become being abused while it’s happening or not even informed that a patient is an organ not true. Minors should just inform their par- donors. rationalize that they deserve it. Some donor until after his or her death. Also, the ents that they would like to be a donor or put girls say they just can’t leave. “It’s hard to leave when you are in love with the person. Our With graduation in sight, some seniors are finding it relationship wasn’t always abusive- -it became that way. It’s like I saw difficult to stay focused and serious in their final weeks it happening, but I didn’t want to leave,” said Nixon. by Stephanie Schuhwerk the hardest to stay focused on school,” said ages being reconsidered, or even worse, your Outside witnesses who have Senior Jen Duckworth. “I would rather be acceptance being revoked are risks students seen their friends go through an doing something else with my time.” take when thinking senioritis is not a big abusive relationship think it’s more Unfortunately, slacking now may cause deal. of a confidence issue on the girl’s part. Lack of focus, fatigue, difficulty making problems with future choices. Thinking you “This has happened before in the past,” Junior Megan Burtnett said she has decision, these are all symptoms of a said Counselor Jan Speck. “Colleges seen a few of her friends go through serious disease attacking many seniors give you scholarships expecting you a verbally abusive relationship and 100% at Windsor and across the country. No, to finish out high school the way you it is hard to find the right thing to it’s not Swine Flu--it’s senioritis. started.” Specks also said “Your high say to them. By now many high school seniors school diploma is more than just Burtnett said, “Girls just need have been attacked by senioritis. Some 80% twenty four credits; your transcripts to have more self respect. There will seniors admit to being in a “coast follow you wherever you plan on go- always be someone out there who mode.” Senior Motivation Level ing. You can still have fun and fulfill can make you happier.” “I checked out of paying attention 60% all your responsibilities senior year.” Abuse can be physical, emotional, long before now,” said Andy Snyder. by Quarter While there are some students that verbal, or sexual. Emotional and “It was after Christmas break when I let their grades drop, Senior Brittany verbal abuse is harder to recognize put my books away.” 40% Radley said “I don’t let it get in the way because it leaves no visible marks or Most seniors have applied and al- of my good grades. I started slacking a scars, but it is just as hurtful. ready been accepted into college. So, little, but I make sure my grades don’t why should they care as much if they 20% drop. You may be in an Seniors are getting out Friday May 22 have already received scholarships of- st nd rd th fers and acceptance letters into school? 1 2 3 4 this year. Finals, worth 10-20 per abusive relationship Because many colleges not only look cent of grades will take place if your boyfriend or at midyear grades, but also at final that final week. year grades. Students might not realize it, can turn in work late, not study, or not pay Note: Senioritis has spread rampantly girlfriend: but year-end grades are sent out at the end attention in class, will not help to start college through The Vision staff, as this paper was harms you physically in any way, of June or early July. out right. slated to go out in April. including slapping, pushing, grab- “These last couple months have been Academic probation or financial aid pack- bing, shaking, smacking, kicking, and punching

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Mother expresses thanks to Windsor students regarding daughter’s death and makes a plea to all

I would like to thank each and every one of you for all your kindness and generosity that was handed out to my family. I wish I could name each and every one of you but that would take up this whole newspaper. My family and I are forever grateful to all of you. Shari was and con- tinues to be a big part of our lives. Please continue to keep her in your prayers and remember her smile. As a mother, I have never felt so empty and sad—not just for myself but Trust me... Facebook and Myspace for Mistie, Justin, Maria, Heather, Nikki, and Anita. The Windsor staff and students have been such a big help to us. I don’t know how I will ever thank you are new ways of communication all enough for the donations, flowers, cards, phone calls, e-mails, and text messages. It is nice to know you all loved her for who she was. Shari Andrea Zagar was smart, by: Nick Marty funny, demanding, goofy, and loved with all her heart. come good and bad at the same time, enjoyable and an- She always lived her life to the fullest. She said Life…it Opinions Writer noying, I love and hate Myspace and Facebook at the goes on “learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for same time, but recently its become more of a “friend tomorrow.” Everyone loves contest” like supposedly you see that your arch-rival In closing, I would like to say that that Shari wanted keeping in touch with their has a few more friends than you, I know that most if to be a neurologist and part of the dream was cut short. In friends, and I’m almost not all of us, would feel compelled to destroy them by the end of her short life, she was an organ donor, so even positive everyone knows adding at least 75 people, some you know some you in her death she was helping others in the medical field. about possibly the most vis- may not. She gave all she could in life and continues to help others ited websites on the internet, Another “fantastic” thing about Myspace and in her death. I feel her biggest dream came true in the end Facebook and Myspace. Facebook and Myspace are Facebook are the ability to use the whole status thing of her short life. She really did give from her heart and perfect ways to keep in touch with your friends and to let everyone, and by everyone I mean everyone, gave all she could they’re great ways to get in contact with people you know what you’re doing at that exact moment in time In her death a small child can see, another can hear, haven’t seen in years like your long lost cousin (twice like, I could say “Nick is buying an ice cream” or “Nick her heart helped another heart beat a lot longer. A burn removed). Over the last few years it’s basically re- is watching a movie”, not that many of us care, its still victim has less pain, the list goes on and on. placed the need for e-mail completely, it’s extremely nice to know that you have the ability to administer I know I have no right to ask for others to do the convenient because both come with their own IM ap- useless info quickly to all of your friends. same, and I know you hve all done so much already, but plications. Don’t get me wrong, Myspace and Facebook are please sign your driver’s license and follow Shari’s foot In my own opinion, they were both equally great websites too, they have a lot of awesome things steps to organ and tissue donations. In the end, some child addictive at one time, but ever since the addition of like, you can play a ton of random games through could use what you no longer will need. the eighty-six thousand applications (roughly), I find facebook, like my mom’s favorite is Scramble. Mine is Thank you all for caring. myself not being as willing to log on to the 99 invites kick ups. My favorite part of myspace is how I can use Thank you all for the love you show. to an application to “find out if you’re related” to it like a mini Youtube, and watch all my favorite vid- Thank you for being our friends. some guy from Nowheresville, Arizona. It’s a huge eos without having to go to Youtube as well. They’re And thank you all for helping Shari become the won- waste of time and space on your page because it also both great tools for the internet and I’m pretty sure it derful, caring person she became. adds a huge application box to your page as well. wouldn’t be the same without them, but as for the mi- We love you all, the Zagar family. Myspace recently added the same option and that’s nor annoyances, we can handle them in order to talk to gotten just as annoying minus the whole “box on the all our closest friends. page” thing. Over the last year or so, they’ve just be- See related article on page 2 Celebrity look-a-likes spotted around Windsor

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Co-Editors-in-Chief Staff Writers The Vision is produced 6 times per school year by Mandy Vandiver Kaitlin Cilufo the newspaper class of Windsor High School, 6208 Mike Ziegler Megan Franklin Hwy. 61-67, Imperial, MO 63052. The Vision strives Nick Marty News Editor to inform and entertain students, staff, and commu- Jake Tanner Jessica Plumart Chelsea Rodriguez nity members and to uphold professional standards Opinions Editor of accuracy and fairness. Unsigned editorials repre- TJ Lindner Stephanie Schuhwerk Ethan Swan sent the majority opinion of The Vision editors, not Features Editor Andy Tuano necessarily the school or district. Signed editorials Kayla Kabbaz Timmy Waltenberger represent the writer's opinion. Sports Editor TJ Gibbar Adviser The Vision welcomes and encourages letters to the Entertainment Editor Christy Hueter editors. Signed letters of 250 words or fewer should PJ Gordon be brought to Room 118 or emailed to thevision@ Business Manager windsor.k12.mo.us. The Vision reserves the right to Danny Joachimstaler edit as long as the intent remains unchanged. Early 2009 playhard [email protected] 4 The Vision - Issue 5 Never say Never Skateboarders kick it at Spring Sports The Blues battle through a tough season starting in Snapshot dead last the Battle at the Berrics

by Patrick Gordon but had to forfeit to SOTY Marc Johnson due entertainment editor to illness holding up the contest for a little bit. Skaters that duked it out included Eric What is Battle at the Berrics? It’s a skate Koston, Rob Dyrdek, Andrew Reynolds, competition, hosted by DVS and The Berrics, of PJ Ladd, Mike Carrol, Erik Ellington, Billy one on one playing S-K-A-T-E, which is like horse Marks and a whole mess of others. Track but no basketball. There are no hand rails, ramps Every Saturday or Sunday a battle Boys: or hubbas and nothing like the X-Games. What would be posted on their website providing Meet Place is the Berrics? This is where the competition is hijinx and entertainment for all. Mike held, and its a skate warehouse owned Mo who would take it out would Perryville Invintational 6th by Steve Berra and (hence win 10,000$ courtesy of DVS. North County Invitational 11th the name The Berrics). Rules are fairly Top 4 skaters would receive Tiger Town Invite (Festus) 6th simple no feet various amounts of money. It Old Settlement Relays (Ste Gen) 8th was all fun and games for Berra on the ground, Simson Relays (Farmington) 10th this means no and the crew; everyone Ste Gen Invintaional 8th boneless no- complys or was just there to have handplants, no grabs, the last letter fun. Mike Carrol had Soccer gets two tries, offensive toe drag gets even stated “I’m ready one try, defensive toe drag has a bigger to lose so I can stop Opponent Score margin for error but must be decided playing this game now.” Maplewood W 8-0 by someone not playing SKATE to be What’s ahead after St. Vincent L 5-0 worthy enough to count. That is why this? Well the boys at by: TJ Gibbar Villa Duchesne L 2-0 they have a special referee for each match. the Berrics aren’t stopping Sports Editor Usually one of the skaters who show up at just one completion two De Soto W 1-0 that particular day not playing. Single weeks ago they placed a video Washington L 3-0 The St. Louis Blues were a elimination is the name of the game announcing a Battle at the Berrics Seckman L 2-1 National Hockey League playoff with a redemption bracket after the winner was II and they stated it is coming faster Hancock W 3-1 staple for many years. They were announced. than you think. It’s under close wraps North County L 2-1 in the playoffs from 1980 – 2001, The competition started around so it’s just a matter of time before it all St. Pius X W 1-0 the start of November and lasted till starts again. No word of who is going to but haven’t seen the playoff ice Fredericktown W 3-0 middle February finally declaring Mike Mo be there or how many brackets. since 2003-2004. Bernie Federko, De Soto W 1-0 Brian Sutter, Wayne Babych, the Capaldi the winner. It was a tough and long Hillsoboro W 5-0 kid line ruled the ice from 1977 journey for them all. Steve Berra participated – 1983. Mike Liut tended the net Record 7-5 like no other in Blues history. The late 1980s and early 1990s brought Tennis the blues the Hull and Oates show. Tennis serves up a great start to a Bett Hull and Adam Oates were Opponent Score one of the most prolific scoring winning season St. Mary’s W 9-0 lines in Blues history. Brett Hull Potosi W 9-0 brought hockey excitement to Bishop DuBourg W 5-4 St. Louis like they’ve never seen St. Pius W 7-2 before. He scored 70 plus goals from 1989 – 1990 through the 1991 St. Mary’s W 7-2 – 1992 season. Many other greats Festus W 6-3 have followed the great Brett Hull. J.F. Kennedy W 5-2 Brendan Shanahan, Curtis Joseph, Pavol Damita, Chris Pronger and Record 7-0 Al MacInnis to name a few. This year has been a never Baseball say never season for the boys in Opponent Score blue. With two months left in the columbia L 9-5 season the Blues were in dead last Gibault W 12-9 place in their division. Last place is exactly where most of the experts Crystal City L 3-1 had picked the Blues to finish. The St. Pius W 7-0 season couldn’t have started on Grandview W 26-4 a worse note with the loss of for- Borgia W 19-3 ward Paul Korea and defensemen Perryville W 13-1 Erik Johnson. Veterans such as photo by: Mariah Newman Keith Tachuk would not give up Dave Bennet picks up a win against St. Mary’s with a fantastic defensive forehand as he St. Vincent W 6-5 on the season. Head coach Andy battles their fifth best player. Affton L 13-2 Murray has been a believer in this Festus L 7-3 team since arriving in St. Louis in “We have a lot of fun winning as a team, and we by Ethan Swan St. Mary’s W 4-1 December of 2006. aren’t shaving until we lose (or prom). Overall Lutheran South L 1-0 Staff Writer it’s been a great season so far and I hope it gets The Blues were back to real- Record 7-5 ity and are battling in the playoffs. better.” The best part about it is how on The tennis team is walking tall with a Doc Carranza earth they got there. They came perfect 5-0 record as a team. Junior Eric Downey has been the tennis from dead last to making an ap- has had a great start to his first season, being coach for eleven pearance in the playoffs for the undefeated. years and has won first time since 2004. They simply “I just started [tennis] this year, and I three conference just played their game and the already love it,“ said Downey. “I was recruited championships and is youngsers really paid their dues. by Lee Kohler in the off season. He’s really working on his forth. Fan favorite T.J. Oshie was flashy helped me get to where I am as a tennis player.” “This year has been as a hard hitter and scorer. David The tennis team has been working hard the best season I’ve Perron displayed his speed and and wants to see this season go to new heights. had in my eleven puck handling skills throughout “Everyone on the team encourages each other years as coach,” said the season. Any Blues fan will tell and helps cheer each other up after a loss. We Carranza. you that goaltender Chris Mason is all like to joke around and have a good time,” While Counselor the main reason that the Blues even said Downey. The team’s goal is to win districts Kevin Stoffey coached, had a chance to battle for the Stan- and then make it to team state. the team won four ley Cup. He made 36 consecutive This won’t be an easy task, but the team championships. appearances in net to help in this always likes a good challenge. There are a “Once I win my phenomenal achievement. Even few new additions to the team this year:David forth conference though the they were swept, they Bennett, Eric Downey, Jake Tanner, Jessica Janos, championship I’ll be made a historical comeback and al- Brooke Moore, Miriah Newman and Megan tied with Stoffey,” ways have next season. Taylor. With all this new talent the team will said Carranza. “Our continue having successful seasons. hardest match is “It’s been through my teammates that I going to be Festus have reached where I am, especially my doubles and they’re always partner “The Great David Bennett,” said Downey. tougher the second Early May 2009 playhard [email protected] 5 The Vision - Issue 5 How healthy are you?

myths about nutrition that by Megan Franklin sports writer 5you should be ignoring # 1 “I need to take vitamins to have enough energy” easy steps to start living False – Your energy comes from calories. You don’t need supplements, just rest and a balanced diet. 3 healthy today # 2 “Gatorade is bad for me to drink when I play sports” 1. Be serious and want False – Gatorade is great during your workout or game because it gives you carbohydrates. Also, hydration to make the change. is very important and you are most likely going to drink more of something that has flavor and tastes good rather than water. 2. Be careful about your # 3 “The more protein I get, the stronger I will be” sources.

False – You don’t need extra protein in the form of a supplement. All you need is eight ounces of protein a day, which would be like a piece of chicken a little bigger than a pack of playing cards. 3. Make a food journal. Then get with a # 4 “The best thing for me to drink after a workout is water” coach, your parents, or a nutritionist to False – The best thing for you to drink after a workout is chocolate milk. It contains the right amount of fat, protein, and caffeine to help the body recover. look for patterns.

# 5 “I’m not worried about being skinny and I eat whatever I want. I don’t have an eating disorder”

False - Many people think the only teens with eating disorders are girls that are really skiny. Athletes can have them too. With so many people telling them what and what not to do, the one thing they can always control is what they eat. Good versus Bad

Name Name Breakfast: Breafast: cereal, toast, a banana, and a carnation breakfast with milk. Breakfast: nothing, but snacks all day on chips and other items from the vend- ing machine. Lunch: Salad, with a lot of fruits and vegetables and water. Lunch: double of whatever they are serving and Gatorade to drink. Dinner: grilled chicken with cheese, salad, cottage cheese and peaches, and water. Dinner: Pizza and mac & cheese, no vegetables at all, and Gatorade.

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Traveling 4. Sales Bird Call Men plays The Pageant in the Loop The date is March 15, 2009. Andrew Bird doesn’t start pre- forming till about 9 and doors are at 7. The band opening up for Bird 5.Booze is known as the Heartless Bast. and their sound is very unique con- sisting of bluegrass garage music. Like a Bon Iver meets the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The band was great and just preparing for Andrew Bird. Cruise Final- ly Bird is com- ing on, the show started off with himself a violin and something for him to loop the wistles, plucks and var- ious pitches he Drug6. would make. With Andrew For the first quarter of the show he headed 3. it alone finally bring on the rest Testing of the members. Through out the set songs Bird nothing followed from the new record Notable Beast, but brought some of the old ones as well. really stays Goodbye W i t h Andrew Bird 7. nothing really “ stays the same as he and the the same rest of the band would change parts of the Toby songs with it either being the tempo, or let it develop into a freestyle jam. With parts of 2 his violin being looped there was a cou- 1. 1. Erika Wennerstorm playing one Casino 8. ple mistakes being made, of the songs of the Heartless Bast. but it was only mistakes that andrew himself no- which would play a 45 min set Night ticed and called out on 2.Andrew Bird center playing vio- it. The show was fantas- lin while Martin Dosh Follows on tic an enormous way to ” drums. kick off the concert go- 3.Andrew Bird Singing and playing ing season its only time before he strolls through the violin 9.The again, bringing folk Dundies music and style to us.

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Speak 5. Smoothie King Baker Boys OG Son Hidden Hot Spots “If you want a delicious drink with few calories, From record stores to waterparks, these places then Smoothie King is OUT the place for you. They make it on our staff list of favorite spots. What is your favorite have a wide variety of secret hot spot? smoothies to choose 1. Rue 21 3. APOP Records from and the prices are “Looking for cute clothes at a “Great record store decent.” fair price? Rue 21 offers just with lots to offer other 1405 Manchester Rd. that. They sell everything from than music on the radio. Manchester, MO 63011 accessories to clothes for both Plenty of events and free -Jessica Wiesehan guys and girls. It is not a far shows. It’s one of the best drive, and they don’t overprice. organized music stores in Fenton, Mo St. Louis. They have things Gravois Bluffs that Best Buy and other Nathan Kabbaz -Kaitlin Cilufo stores do not offer.” Junior 2831 Cherokee St. 314-664-6575 “Pointer’s Pizza has -Patrick Gordon this contest for $50 and you with a partner have to eat a 10 pound pizza in one hour. If you win, you get your $50, plus an extra $500” 6. Elephant Rock “If you have ever wanted 2. Crown Candy to climb on giant boulders “A fifties diner-esque restaurant that were formed 1.5 that serves sandwiches, shakes billion years ago, then and, of course, has a full candy 4. Farmington Water Elephant Rock is the place shop with a soda fountain. They for you. You can have a also have an ongoing contest Park picnic under the shade of that puts your name on their wall “No, it doesn’t have all the ‘Dumbo’ the biggest single of fame if you can down 5 malts rides and attractions of granite boulder, weighing John Courtois in 30 minutes. Hurricane Harbor, but for a in at 680 tons. Sophomore 1401 St. Louis Ave. $6.50 admission fee and no Graniteville, MO “Vintage Vinyl is a -Kayla Kabbaz lines, it’s definitely worth the -Jake Tanner 45 minute drive to this water great space for me park. to find a ‘diamond -Mrs. Hueter in the rough’ album.”

7. Laumeier’s 8. Pointfest 9. All-Star Game Sculpture Park May 23 July 14 at Busch Stadium Nicole Kritzer May 8-10 29 bands for 29 bucks Junior located near I-270 and I-44 Bands: Shiny Toy Guns “I like this place Chevelle called Peppertini’s in Chesterfield, it rocks my socks!” LUDO Sick Puppies At the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Logan Beeson Junior “The Lemay Wok is my favorite place. Their wonton soup is da bomb, like tick tick.” Early May 2009 In-Focus [email protected] 8 The Vision-Issue 5 then TEENAGERS & now class Mrs. Taylor of 1971 School: Westran High School, Huntsville, T.V.: Partridge Family, Brady Bunch Missouri Fun on the weekends: Basketball games, Class Size: 54 students sleepovers at friends houses, dances School Clubs/Sports: band, NHS, Future Method of communication with Teachers of America, Pep Club, Spanish elephone Club, choir friends: t newspaper/license bureau office work Car: didn’t have one in high school Job: in the school gym, no dinner provided Clothing: department stores like JCPenny, Prom: sewed own clothes Future Dream: elementary teacher Music: Classic rock and roll, The Carpenters, College: Truman State University The Beatles Miscellanous: Senior trip to New Orleans. Movie: the original Romeo & Juliet, Funny Girls had to wear skirts/dresses to school. Drive- Girl, The Sundance Kid in movies, roller rinks, and soda shoppes were popular. Book: Classics, school assingments, the Catcher in the Rye, Jane Eyre Andy Snyder class class School: Fairview High of School, Mr. Shininger of 1998 2009 Sherwood, Ohio School: Windsor High Class Size: 98 students School School Clubs/Sports: Imperial, Missouri wrestling, cross country, Class Size: 217 band, NHS, 4H School Clubs/Sports: Car: 1977 Volkswagon StuCo, C.E.R.T., basket- bus, white and lime ball, soccer, shop clup green, with beads sepa- Car: Hyundai Elantra rating the front and back, Clothing: from the mall loepard print seats, and a Music: anything country disco ball Movie: Tommy Boy Clothing: mom bought Book: The Hatchet clothes, school t-shirts Fun on the weekends: Music: country, George hanging out with friends Strait and family Movie: Dumb and Method of Dumber communication with Book: none friends: texting Fun on the weekends: Job: none hang out at friends Prom: in the school gym, no dinner provided. Future Dream: be a houses, bonfires, movies, School spent the night at the YMCA after- firefighter TPing wards College: Jefferson Method of communica- Future Dream: an engineer because it College tion with friends: some sounded cool letters, not a lot of phone College: Tri-State University calls Miscellanous: school had more fog days Job: gas station than snow days Over the Years... President Life Expectancy Unemployment Average New Home Median Household Gallon of Gas Gallon of Milk Rate Income 1969 Richard Nixon 70.5 years 3.6% $27,900 $8,389 $0.35 $1.10

1979 James Carter 73.9 years 6.1% $71,800 $16,461 $0.86 $1.62

1989 George Bush 75.1 years 5.5% $148,800 $28,906 $1.12 $2.34

1999 Bill Clinton 76.7 years 4.5% $195,800 $39,973 $1.17 $3.32

2009 Barack Obama 78.1years 8.1% $200,900 $50,233 $1.87 $4.00