Windows Springfield Southeast High School Vol. 14 No. 3 January 2007

What’s Inside: Athletes of the Myspace Month Page 3 #1 site

By BRIAN GALECKI ART DIRECTOR MySpace.com has just recently been named the number one most viewed site on the Internet. “MySpace is taking • • • • over the world,” said Mattea Larson, junior. A playground in MySpace is responsi- the courtyard! ble for 12 students being David Wiant explores expelled in Edwardsville the idea of high school in November of 2006. recess. The students planned a Page 5 fight on MySpace to take • • • • place at school after an argument about who had Meet some new been invited to a party. teachers Another four were Pages 6, 7 & 8 expelled in Indiana for posting a movie about evil teddy bears. The movie contained offensive language; a teacher in the Minimum wage movie shared the same last name as a teacher in the same school district. For some students, MySpace is becoming a • • • • to increase place where they can Remembering freely disrespect their Dr. King By BRIEANA MADONIA vote, and the House by a 74-43 $15,600 a year. teachers, but others know better. He had a dream worth a STAFF WRITER vote. The bill was then passed “Raising the minimum “I don’t care about my thousand words. Many Southeast students by Governor Blagojevich. wage is a really good thing, so teachers. I’m just in Lindsay Murray tells it have jobs where they are “I am glad that it is going people can take care of their paid the minimum wage. up so I can become more inde- families,” said Sara Kendrick, their classes,” said in 300. Michael Ayorinde Jr., Most of these students have pendent from my parents,” said senior. Page 10 sophomore. to pay for gas, clothes, car Alysen Watkin, senior. Many businesses are not payments, insurance, food, New hires are still going to happy with the minimum cell phone bills, and many get paid 50 cents less per hour wage increase because their other things. over a 90 day period. One profit may go down and they There seems to be a main reason why the decision will have to fire some employ- was made to increase the mini- light coming over the hori- ees. When the raise to $6.50 mum wage was because adults zon, however, because start- in 2003 went into effect it who are working for minimum gave more people jobs, along The MySpace terms ing on July 1, 2007, mini- wage are not able to pay for • • • • with giving them an extra and conditions page states mum wage will go up one basic goods and services. A clearly that a user cannot Grammy dollar to $7.50. Over the salary of $20,000 or less a year $2,000 a year. include “any photographs next three years, the mini- is considered to be the poverty “I like the fact that more Predictions containing nudity, mum wage will increase 25 level. A person working for 40 people are going to receive “And the award obscene, lewd, excessive- cents each year, making it hours a week at $6.50 an hour jobs and make more money,” goes to...” ly violent, harassing, sex- will make only $13,520 a year. said Rachel Wesselman, sen- $8.25 an hour by 2010. The ually explicit or otherwise By Heather Huitt One working 40 hours a week ior. Senate approved raising objectionable subject mat- Page 8 at $7.50 an hour will make minimum wage by a 37-19 ter.”

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Brown is back Honda Creates By DAVID WIANT graphics of school popula- because, even though it does FEATURES EDITOR tions. the opposite of segregate the Soon, the United States In a later case, the court students, their education is Hydrogen Powered Car Supreme Court will hear tes- ruled that after desegregation based on their race rather timony on cases that could had been implemented for a than location or choice. essentially reverse their 1954 period of time, local authori- Parents who are under Brown vs. the Board of ties could discontinue it. the belief that they or their Education verdict. This ver- Many schools since then have children are being discrimi- dict outlawed discrimination returned to location-based nated against have brought on the basis of race as a school attendance and now the case to the public eye, deciding factor in school 73% of black students attend and now to the nation’s attendance. Since then, as a schools where white students highest court. This appears proactive approach to elimi- are the minority. to be another step towards a nating the segregation in The cases originate in segregated society, undoing By JAKE SAWYER emissions from gasoline public schools, districts Seattle, Washington, and decades of work by civil STAFF WRITER powered cars. around the country have Louisville, Kentucky, where rights and equality advo- Honda has recently This type of car may been bussing students from the school districts in question cates. It seems to show no designed a sleek, aerody- seem like the right racially distinct parts of determine where students progress, but a regression to namic, hydrogen-powered answer to our environ- town. This called for the attend school based partly on the days of an immature, car that may be the future mental needs, but there redrawing of school districts their race. This is seen as divided America. of automotive companies. are also problems with in order to change the demo- racial discrimination in itself It is a four-door sedan with these cars. The main a good sized trunk that is problem is that pure powered by a fuel-cell hydrogen is not very stack where hydrogen and easy to obtain. These oxygen combine to create hydrogen-powered cars Original portrait of Lincoln found at electricity. It is currently are even endorsed by being tested and will be in President Bush and garage sale limited production during California Governor 2008. Arnold Schwarzenegger. By ALEXIS MORRISON Thuryya Drew, senior. The Abraham Lincoln These sleek new cars “Sweet. If Arnold STAFF WRITER Between the years of 1846 Presidential Library and only emit hydrogen vapor, endorses them, then they “One hundred and fifty thou- and 1848, one of the oldest Museum has purchased this which is much better for must be good,” said sand dollars?” Those were the pictures of Abraham Lincoln well-known portrait from the environment than the Ahmed Abdullh, junior. words of many, after hearing that was taken in Chicago. This the Abraham Lincoln Book our very own presidential library expensive portrait was taken Shop in Chicago. and museum had purchased the while President Lincoln was This historical piece of second oldest photograph of delivering a speech concerning artwork is coming to the16th president, Abraham slavery in the new American Springfield, Ill., and will be Lincoln. Territory. Many years later, displayed in the Graduating early “President Abraham Lincoln Mr. Weinberg, the owner of Presidential Library within By JOHN AYOROA seniors graduating early this was a good man. I am pleased to the Abraham Lincoln Book the next year. Visit the STAFF WRITER year. know that our society today still Shop in Chicago, bought this Library to get a real Half of the school year is Having the second semes- values such a great man,” said photograph at a garage sale. glimpse of history. over, and for seniors, that ter of school off, most stu- means early graduation. With dents who choose to depart the new seven period days, early from high school will Reversing the damage students are able to get more spend their time continuing credits in less time. With the to work, getting ready for By LINNEA MANHEIM ability to get more credits, college, or taking courses at STAFF WRITER there will be more students Lincoln Land. While some McDonald’s… the name conjures up images of french fries, ready to graduate early. people think that cutting happy meals, and smiles. Over the years McDonald’s has contin- “High school is just a step- their high school education ued to find new ways to appeal to children. Although successful, ping stone in my life,” said short is bad, others see many they have also attracted blame for child obesity. Recently, Chris Manfredo, one of many benefits. McDonald’s has been trying to reverse the damage. In March, McDonald’s built its first “R Gym”- short for Ronald McDonald Gym- in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The first of seven restaurants, it features activities for kids of all ages. Kids can burn calories climbing, playing basketball, and dancing. Stationary bikes power video games, causing kids to associate exercise with fun. If the restaurants succeed, “R Gyms” will replace 5,500 PlayPlaces across the country. Windows Staff The overall response has been positive. Editor In Chief - Krista Walbert “I think it is a good idea,” said Amber Couch, sophomore. The prototypes in California, Colorado, Illinois, and Oklahoma are thriving. Nonetheless, many A&E Editor - Ian McCann experts question the gyms’ effectiveness. There are better solutions. Design Editor - Thurayya Drew “Just stop eating at McDonald’s and it won’t be a problem,” said Stephanie Healy, junior. Features Editor - David Wiant News Editor - Heather Huitt Op-Ed Editors - Amanda Kozar & Austin Miller Water found on Mars Sports Editor - Chris Upmanis By BRIAN GALECKI Spread Editor - Chelsea Davis ART DIRECTOR New pictures recently taken by NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor have lead scientists to Business Manager - Karl Burg believe that water might be flowing on Mars today. Streaks on crater slopes show water Art Director - Brian Galecki once flowed there, though no photographs have been taken of actual water yet. Staff Photographer - Dan LoGrasso “There ain’t no water on Mars!” said Clifton Killings, freshman. However, we do know that water in the form of ice is in layers of permafrost on the red Circulation Managers - Anthony Cohen & Tony Anderson planet. Staff Writers - John Ayoroa, Megan Budrean, Andrea “If Mars is red, is the water on Mars red too?” said Jane Davis, sophomore. Kocher, Brieana Madonia, Linnea Manheim, Molly The fact that water may be flowing on Mars’ surface is evidence supporting there could be life on Mars. One scientist in Europe suggests killer aliens could be frozen in the layers Miller, Alexis Morrison, Lindsay Murray, Robyn of permafrost. These aliens could be tiny microbes too small for us to see without a Nadziejko, Colby Roate, Jake Sawyer, Patrick Tavernor microscope. NASA and the European Space Agency plan on bringing samples of Martian Adviser - Ms. Joni Paige dirt back to Earth in the next decade. If this dirt contains microbe aliens, we may all be doomed! 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Shantel Tribbet Carleston Acres

By ANDREA KOCHER ATHLETES By THURAYYA STAFF WRITER DREW She shoots, and she OF THE DESIGN EDITOR scores! This phrase can be Point guard for four applied to this month’s star years in basketball, one female athlete, Shantel MONTH of the fastest on the Tribbet. Shantel is a junior football field, and state and a three year starting qualifier in three events point guard for the Lady for track, Carleston Spartan’s Varsity basket- Acres, sometimes ball team. She has been known as ‘Poohter’ to playing since fifth grade his friends, is a well- and is continuing her lega- rounded student athlete. “Being a student ath- cy. She is co-captain of the lete requires discipline with dedication, and you have to Varsity team. like what you are doing,” said Acres, senior. “I spend a lot of time working on my skills, but I know When asked if being a student athlete was difficult, he that my studies come first,” said Tribbet. responded with, Shantel is on Honor Roll, Central State Eight All- “It’s not difficult, but it is time consuming.” Academic Honor Roll, and participates in Fellowship Of Aside from sports, Acres is also a member of the Christian Athletes. Off the court, she likes to shop, go to Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also regularly the movies, and hang out with her family and friends. attends Abundant Faith Christian Center. Acres is a role While not practicing, she goes to the YMCA to improve model to many of his peers, both in school and on the her basketball skills. Church is also a big part of her life. field. His friends admIre him as well. She attends church every Sunday. “It is well deserved of Poohter to get athlete of the “Without [God], I wouldn’t even have all the things that month because he is a good person, and an even better I have,” said Tribbet. teammate. That’s my boy!” said Searcy Williams, sen- She also played soccer for three to four years on a ior. recreational team for the YMCA.

Girls Basketball Fly High End of season, not end of work By BRIEANA MADONIA STAFF WRITER By MEGAN BUDREAN All sports with the excep- ry, but it’s in your best interest The girl’s basketball team has been practicing very hard this STAFF WRITER tions of softball and baseball to come,” said Abbie Dupont, year. They have been running plays, drills, and working on When the sports season is (which have seasons in the junior about soccer. She is on defense and offense. There is a new coach this year as well, over, it does not mean that the summer), are allowed 25 con- the team as well as running Coach Mike Collins. athletes get a break. Most par- tact days during the summer cross-country. “He is pretty tough on us,” said Keirra Donaldson, senior. ticipants in Southeast sports to meet with their coach and Athletes in individual They also have been preparing for their city tournament, condition out of season as well practice in accordance with sports still have to work out which begins on January 23 and lasts through the 25. Sacred to keep in shape. Illinois High School during the off season, running, Heart-Griffen is hosting the tournament this year. “Mostly we do running Association (IHSA) regula- lifting weights, and practicing “I think we play better as a team this year than in the years and lifting, a lot of sprints,” tions. The IHSA prohibits on their own. past,” said Rasmine Donaldson, senior. said junior Erick organized practices during the The girl’s record is 5-13. Baumberger, about the foot- off-season with the exception ball team, which he is on of these days. along with the wrestling “Legally (out of season team. practices) can not be mandato-

W E I R D S P O R T Underwater Hockey

By AUSTIN MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR IN CHEIF Underwater hockey is also called ‘octo-push.’ The concept of the game is fairly easy to infer from the title, but the rules and equipment vary in many ways. For instance, in underwater hockey one needs a Boys basketball unstoppable snorkel, something completely ridiculous in a normal hockey game. By ANTHONY COHEN Other silly equipment would include the 6 inch CIRCULATION MANAGER stick, used as a hockey stick and a pink hockey puck. Mr. Rick Montooth, coach of the boys’ basketball team, feels “Seems like it would be fun to watch!” said David his the team is doing very well this season. Simpson, freshman. “In practice and in games, the kids have really given their Well, it actually is more interactive for spectators all,” said Coach Montooth. than other sports; spectators are able to get into the Indeed they have. The boys have had very few losses so far swimming arena, wear shark-like fins and view the cat- this season. aclysmic action while still in the pool. Coach Montooth says the team is very strong when it comes “That seems dangerous. There has to be another to quickness on the court and says that the team is very good at way, so not so many people will lose their lives,” said what he calls high-pressure, full-court defense. Elysia Niedernhoffer, junior. However, the team needs to work on man-to-man defense, There have been no recorded fatalities while in the an issue which they have been addressing in recent practices. underwater hockey arena, but that is a vital concern Student reaction has been great as well. Fan busses bring shared by students at Southeast High School worried SSHS fans out to away games and student attendance at many about their friends risking their lives watching things recent away games has been very high. they love. “Anytime we get support from the student body and fac- ulty, it really motivates the players,” said Coach Montooth. 4 O P I N I O N

Windows editorial: “Mom... I’m pregnant.” By KRISTA WALBERT confirmed that many teens are New York, Florida and Illinois Health Statistics. In 2002, there age of 14 are conceived even EDITOR IN CHIEF choosing abstinence, that is, not were the next highest, each state were about 757,000 pregnancies younger than that. These days, birth control having sex before marriage, ranging from 37,000-80,000 among girls aged 15-19, down The pill is designed to is available to almost any- which is why the number of teen children born each year to ado- from over one million in 1990. target the growing number one, in any form. From pills pregnancies has declined so lescent mothers. In 2003, a But despite the continuous of preteen females that are to patches, there are tons of much. There are many other pos- reported 17,340 pregnancies declines, the United States sexual active. The pill, called methods to choose from. sible reasons for one’s decision were to mothers under the age of teenage pregnancy rate is still the Ortho-Novum is presented One of the most recent to refrain from sex before mar- 14. Many will argue that this is highest among industrialized in shapes of bears and other forms of birth control to hit riage, whether it is due to reli- the reason birth control needs to nations. The costs of teenage wildlife animals to appeal to the market is chewable birth gious beliefs or just their person- be available in chewable form. childbearing in the US are sub- young girls. The company control. When this was first al morals. But for many that The truth of the matter is, these stantial. The National Campaign says they have been moni- announced, it caused a choose to remain abstinent, there girls are having sex at an to Prevent Teen Pregnancy toring the gradual drop in major uproar. Many thought are still a lot of teens that choose extremely young age, regardless recently estimated that $9.1 bil- the age at which youth are that this chewable tablet was to remain sexually active. The of whether or not they are on lion in public funding was becoming more sexually intended for children too research proves, however, that birth control. If it is happening, expanded on teenage childbear- active, a number that is young to swallow the nor- the number of teens choosing we should be providing the pill ing in 2004 alone. These costs quickly approaching, if you mal oral contraceptive. not to have sex is definitely to them. But by putting chew- include public assistance, health can believe it, the single-dig- Each year, almost increasing. According to a study able birth control on the market, care, child welfare and other its. The company has negoti- 75,000 teenage women done by Guttmacker Institute in are we encouraging sexual activ- expenses. A note in most of these ated a three-year contract between the ages of 15-19 New York City, by 2002, the ity in adolescents? studies says that the age of the with pop star Britney Spears become pregnant. The preg- teenage abortion rate had The teen pregnancy rate for mother, provided by the National to help promote the pill. nancy rate has decreased dropped 50% from its highest girls ages 15-19 declined 10% Census Bureau, refers to the age The chewable contracep- significantly from its peak in percentage in 1988. In another between 2000 and 2002 and has at which the pregnancy ended, tives have been available the early nineties. The study conducted by the Institute, dropped a total of 35% between not the age at which she became since fall of 2006 and can be teenage pregnancy rate is at California reported the highest 1990 and 2002, according to the pregnant. Proving that the found in the new pharmacy its lowest level in about 30 number of teen pregnancies, Centers for Disease Control & astounding number of children departments of Toys-R-Us years. A growing study has with 113,000 in one year. Texas, Prevention’s National Center for born to teen mothers under the and Kay-Bee You retailers.

H2O is commonly called what? Answer – How do we look water What is the First Amendment? Answer – NOW? (simplest) Freedom of Speech The questions were given over a one- By HEATHER HUITT week period and answers were either NEWS EDITOR given orally or in writing. The most com- For many years, Southeast High School monly missed question was the very first has been known as a school with one of the one (Thomas Jefferson was the third presi- worst reputations in town. Our test scores dent, students!). On the other hand, our do not exactly get rid of this stereotype. principal missed none. Musical chairs? However, when a common knowledge sur- Many students said they found the vey was given by Windows to 166 random By MEGAN BUDREAN questions to be rather simple. Southeast students, faculty members, and STAFF WRITER “It was really easy. I wish more of our staff, our school did rather well. Musical chairs… enjoyable children’s party game or training school would have [answered] five out of The five questions given were: exercise for high school? Those who eat lunch in the commons five right,” said Elysia Niedernhofer, jun- Who was the second president of the often experience the feeling that they are back in kindergarten, ior. United States? Answer – John Adams rushing to a chair as soon as the music stops. The once pointless Do not worry, Elysia. Seventy-three How old do you have to be to vote in the skill of being able to secure and protect a colorful plastic chair students (45 percent) answered all five U.S.? Answer – 18 years old has become indispensable. They do not seem like much worth questions correctly. Maybe Southeast real- How many inches are in a foot? Answer – protecting. The seats are hard and uncomfortable, but when the ly is better than all the rest…like we knew 12 inches alternative is having to eat standing up, they become a precious we were! commodity. With the shortage, a sort of etiquette has emerged. Many students agree that it is impolite to take an empty chair without asking those sitting at the table with that chair. Ignorance of this rule annoys some students. “People think they can just walk up and take (the chairs),” said Alex Hammack, junior. To prevent this lunchtime larceny, students will often leave backpacks or other personal belongings in a seat to stake their claim. Unfortunately this is not always effective. “It’s causing a lot of hostility between people because people will steal chairs and drop people’s stuff off the chairs to take them,” said Krystal Cheung, junior. Most students see grabbing a chair that has obviously been taken as a very rude act, and it is a perfect example of how des- perate some are for a seat. Why is it that there is such a shortage of chairs that people are willing to anger others in their way? It was not always like this. “There’s always enough (chairs) at the beginning of the year, when students also eat outside, and they break,” said Dean VanDiver. “There’s enough for six people at a table, but people move them around. We do need more chairs though.” It does not seem like we will be getting new chairs in the near future. When the weather gets warmer, some students will return to taking their lunch outside, and hopefully the chair problem will sort itself out naturally. Until then, everyone will have to try their best to remain calm and not aggravate others in If you have an opinion that you would like to share with the their search for a seat. Unless someone decides to bring in their own chairs, it seems that this is all anyone can do. Normally student body, please leave a note stating your opinion, there are enough chairs for most of the students to sit down your first and last name, grade, and 7th period class in the Windows while those that are unable to do so are anxiously waiting for box located in the Main Office. spring. O P I N I O N 5

We’re bringing recess back

By DAVID WIANT with blistering hallway speeds There would always be the since the fifth grade, and ever ture one wonders if they FEATURES EDITOR up to five miles per hour “too-cool-for-school” type of since then I have felt an empti- really belong here yet. Amid all the hubbub while I try to do next hour’s kids (“I am too cool for ness inside me that nothing has A playground would about nap time and ice homework on the back of the school!” said Brad Ryan, sen- been able to fill. One could bring out the inner child cream parties, the thought person in front of me, classi- ior.) who would watch others say that the day I graduated full of joy we have all has come up among some cal music blaring through the enjoy the playground with dis- from fifth grade, leaving my been keeping locked of our more nostalgic stu- halls, than to have a vigorous dain even though, deep down playground (and recess itself) inside for far too long. dents that a playground game of freeze tag on the inside they would be aching to behind, was the day I lost the “I like to swing,” said should be placed in the playground followed, of scream, “David is it! David is joy and innocence of child- Jeff Lamble, junior. courtyard. Nothing would course, by a nice nap. it! He does not know his hood. Would a playground in make me happier after a “[A playground] would be alpha-bit!” a high school stunt our devel- hard morning of college dope,” said Kapri Donaldson, A playground is a luxury I opment? Many high school prep classes and dealing senior. have not personally enjoyed students are already so imma-

be aware of how they behave to show that they have great Southeast Choir Be a good during the competition. pride in their school and want By JOHN AYOROA In the last few years, taunt- to flaunt it, but some fans STAFF WRITER sport ing, trash talking, and taking need to know when to draw The Southeast Choir, headed by Mrs. Tiffany Williams, cheap shots have been all too the line. has had a booming start this school year. With support from staff By ANDREA KOCHER common in sports. We have “I think that fans cross the and teachers, and with the help of a new, professional choreogra- STAFF WRITER seen these actions take place line when they get personal pher, the choir has been involved in multiple performances such “All you Spartan fans, during our beloved City with certain players. Talking as the festival of trees, tours to schools, and training camps at stand up and clap your hands!” Tournament. During City, fans about their mom is going a Hazel Dell Elementary School. This can be heard at any pour into the Convention little too far,” said Naomi With all the success that the show choir has had, they Southeast Spartan sporting Center to await their team’s Bretz, senior. would like their level of competition to get out of the beginning event. Led by our cheerleaders, performance. Students cheer Cheering is one thing, but division and into something more challenging. The number of we are encouraged to cheer throughout the entire game when you draw attention to choir members has doubled since last year to about 30 singers our team to victory. But where hoping to win the coveted yourself, you are distracting due to all the positive recruiting. is the line between cheering Spirit& Sportsmanship Award. others and taking focus away “They come because they like to sing, but are prepared and being obnoxious? “I love getting the crowd from the players. Cheering for to take it to the next level,” said Mrs. Williams, choir teacher. Sportsmanship is defined pumped up and into the your team is great, but when With half a year left of school, the choir still has many as the “golden rule” of sports. game,” said Karlie Chambers, you belittle the other team it plans for the future. They will compete in five different competi- Good sportsmanship is senior cheerleader. makes your school look bad. tions, one of which will be hosted by Southeast on March 3. demonstrated by showing However, there are certain Others think that it should They will also be heading to Georgia for their yearly trip. They respect for yourself, your qualifications that you must be fair game to say whatever plan to compete at Disney World next year and, in the near teammates, your opponents, meet in order to obtain the they want. future, plan to double their vocal department at Southeast. The the coaches, the referees, and Spirit Award. Only positive “At games, we should be Southeast Choir has had great success and has really stepped it officials. But sportsmanship is cheering is allowed. Cheers able to bring noisemakers, up this year. not just reserved for the peo- lead by the cheerleaders, posi- whistles, and blow-horns and ple on the field. Cheerleaders, tive chants, and clapping are use them how we please,” fans, and parents also need to all encouraged. All schools try said James Carnes, senior. 6 S P R E A D A few new faces here at SE Mr. O’Brien By ADAM DOW STAFF WRITER Mr. Andrew O’Brien is a new member of the Spartan family. This is his first year at Southeast High School and he likes being a part of the school. He teaches six keyboarding classes and a class on business law. After school he helps coach the baseball and golf teams. “I really enjoy interacting with the teachers and students here at school,” said O’Brien. His favorite part of being at Southeast is helping out with the sports and watching the kids succeed at what they do. However, he was taught a little bit by the golf team when the coaches played, and lost, at the Lincoln Scramble. He was, however, given credit for being able to hit the ball about 300 yards. Mr. O’Brien thinks “Spartans Standing Tall” is an appropriate motto for his new work enviornment.

Mr. Crumrine By BRIAN GALECKI ART DIRECTOR This year, there is a new teacher in the math department, Mr. Tim Crumrine. He has previously taught at Jacksonville High School and got his bachelor’s degree in math and science at Illinois College. He seems to be enjoying his first year at Southeast. “The students and faculty are very friendly and very accepting of new people,” said Mr. Crumrine. He also happens to be coaching the Southeast Ping-Pong team. “Ping-Pong is great,” said Mr. Crumrine, after beating the two Ping-Pong champs, Brian Galecki and Adam Dow. During high school, he spent hours practicing with one of his best friends who had a Ping-Pong table. He will also be coaching baseball in the spring, a sport he enjoyed playing in college.

Mrs. Dalton By CHRIS UPMANIS SPORTS EDITOR Southeast’s new athletic director, Chad Roseboom, has a new secretary. Her name is Cheri Dalton. She moved to Springfield from Florida eight years ago due to a transfer with her husband’s employer. Mrs. Dalton started working for the district in 2003- 2004 as a secretary at Withrow School. After that job, she did short term subbing at District 186’s main office, Springfield High School, and has worked in all the offices here at Southeast. She is the one who is responsible for coordinating our rosters, schedules, programs, eligibility, daily announcements, and transportation for sports and field trips. Stop by anytime in the main office to thank Mrs. Dalton for all the things she does for us.

Ms. Putnick By ALEXIS MORRISON STAFF WRITER Welcome, Ms. Putnick! One of our newest teachers this year is Marsha Putnick. Ms. Putnick happens to be a science teacher here at Southeast High School. Ms. Putnick was born in Danville, but was primarily raised in Hoopeston. Although she has lived most of her life in Springfield, she has also lived and taught in Glendale, AZ. She moved there with her husband and mother-in-law in 1995 but returned to Springfield this year. She chose to teach at Southeast and views it as a challenge. Ms Putnick is no stranger to kids. She has 7 brothers and sisters, 16 nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews. In addition to having a large family of children, she has been teaching for 14 years. Ms Putnick attended Sangamon State University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree. “I enjoy students and showing them things about nature,” Ms. Putnick said. She also enjoys playing the guitar, singing, training birds and cooking. When asked about the difference in school now than when she was in school, Ms. Putnick stated, “When I went to school, the teachers held great respect. Now teachers have to justify everything they do and do not receive the respect they once did.” Ms. Putnick stated that her favorite quote is, “I hear, and I forget, I see, and I remember, I do, and I understand.” Ms Putnick is a nice addition to the Spartan Family. She is in Room 207. If you are near her room, be sure to say hello and wel- come her to Southeast.

Be sure to check on Page 12 of the next issue of Windows to see more new staff members! S P R E A D 7 aces here at SE Mr. Poe By AMANDA KOZAR OP-ED EDITOR Mr. Michael Poe, science teacher, is new at Southeast. Coming from South Fork High School in Kincaid, Ill., he has taught since 1974. Before entering the education field, Mr. Poe received his bachelor’s degree in biology at Millikin University in Decatur in 1974. Since then, he said he has taken some classes in chemistry at the University of Illinois at Springfield. He has always wanted to teach science. “I’ve succeeded,” said Poe. Mr. Poe also dreamed of coaching in addition to working in academics. “That’s what I intend to do until I retire,” said Poe. So, he became head wrestling coach at Millikin 25 years ago. Mr. Poe is also assistant football coach there. Outside of school, Mr. Poe spends time with his dog, owns a business with his wife, and enjoys astronomy. He has three children.

Mr. Bradley By DAN LoGRASSO STAFF PHTOGRAPHER This is the second time that Mr. ReChad Bradley has been a teacher at Southeast. He is back after a one-year leave of absence and now teaches Algebra 134 and Geometry 234. He says that his favorite part of teaching is “knowing that I can help the students who don’t think they can be helped.” Mr. Bradley also coaches sixth-grade basketball at Franklin and volunteer coaches for Southeast boys basketball. A player him- self, he could dunk without injuring himself and once “stuffed” a six-foot-two opponent. Mr. Bradley has been a large part in three or four local music albums and has a passion for it. He hopes to do more with his music in the future, and views the challenges as opportunities for growth,. “The more I lose, the more I learn to win,” said Mr. Bradley.

Mr. Shuster By JAKE SAWYER STAFF WRITER There is another new face here at Southeast and he goes by the name of Mr. Shuster. He is a geography teacher and he is also the new wrestling coach. He is an alumni of Southeast and after graduating from here, he attended Western Michigan University and later University of Illinois at Springfield. Before coming to Southeast, he taught at Jefferson Middle School. He loves it here at Southeast and he used to be an assistant for the school last year. When asked what compelled him to be the wrestling coach, he said, “Simply the love of the sport, and the program that has given me so much.” Outside from teaching and coaching he likes to play Nintendo and listen to his favorite artist, Alicia Keys.

Mrs. Rockrohr By LINDSAY MURRAY STAFF WRITER At Southeast High School, we have a new and very well experienced teacher this year. Mrs. Kathy Jo Rockrohr is the new addi- tion to the science department. She teaches Science of the Physical World and Chemistry in the Community. She has been involved with teaching for 25 years. Before teaching in Illinois, Mrs. Rockrohr taught in Indiana and California. After 18 years she came back to Illinois and taught at Grant and Jefferson Middle Schools. Mrs. Rockrohr has a 22 year-old daughter and a 21 year-old son. When she is not busy at work, she enjoys traveling with her fam- ily and making quilts. She has won numerous awards for her quilts and even has some published in books. She loves the company of her daughter while making quilts. “It’s just a fun thing we can do together as girls,” said Rockrohr. Hopefully she will stay here with us for years to come.

Mrs. Clark By LINNEA MANHEIM STAFF WRITER Every teacher has a story. Mrs. Claudia Clark, the newest addition to Southeast’s special education department, recently took the time to share her story with Windows. Born and raised in the Chicago area, Mrs. Clark was drawn to teaching by the opportunity to help others. Since transferring from Lawrence, she has done her best to help students learn. “[I] want to help students gain insight into subjects,” said Mrs. Clark. Although she was unwilling to reveal any quirks, Mrs. Clark mentioned that she loves to read anything and everything; historical time-travel books are her favorite. If a book starts out boring, she will give it 200 to 300 pages to improve. “Reading opens the world to you,” said Mrs. Clark. 8 A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T

T E L E V I S I O N And the award goes to… Little Mosque on By HEATHER HUITT NEWS EDITOR the Prairie This year the 49th annual Grammy Awards will be given. The winners will be announced on February 11, 2007. There are 31 fields and 108 categories, each with at By MEGAN BUDREAN least five nominees (there are more in the event of a tie). STAFF WRITER All of the Windows’ staff’s predictions have an asterisk by the name: Many people who grew up in the 1970s remember “Little For Record of the Year: House on the Prairie,” the touching television saga about the Be Without You by Mary J. Blige life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, a young girl growing up during the *You’re Beautiful by James Blunt days of the pioneers. Now Zarqa Nawaz has developed the Not Ready to Make Nice by the Dixie Chicks “Little House” for a new generation. Her new sitcom, “Little Crazy by Gnarls Barkley Mosque on the Prairie,” premiered January 9 on the Canadian Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae Broadcasting Company (CBC). The show is a parody of the For Album of the Year: 1970s classic and will focus on a community of Muslims living Taking the Long Way by the Dixie Chicks in a small Canadian prairie town. Much of it is based on St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley Nawaz’s own writings on what it is like to be Muslim in Continuum by John Mayer Canada. Stadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili Peppers Nawaz has said that “Little Mosque” is not meant to be *FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake political or religious satire. The show was well received by both Best New Artist: Muslims and non-Muslims in a test audience for the pilot James Blunt episode. Chris Brown “I would probably watch it if it was funny,” said Joshua Imogen Heap Shields, senior. Corinne Bailey Rae It is not, however, expected to appear on any television sta- *Carrie Underwood tion in the United States at this time. While most students ques- Best Pop Vocal Album: tioned seemed curious about the program, they were skeptical *Back To Basics by Christina Aguilera about its success. Back To Bedlam by James Blunt “It sounds different,” said Caprice Procarione, senior, “I The River In Reverse by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint think it would last one season (in the States).” Continuum by John Mayer “I think it is going to end up getting cancelled,” said Ahmed FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake Abdullh, junior. Best Rock Album: Try! by John Mayer Trio Highway Companion by Tom Petty M U S I C Broken Boy Soldiers by The Raconteurs *Stadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili Peppers Living With War by Neil Young Ciara’s Evolution Best R&B Album: *The Breakthrough by Mary J. Blige Unpredictable by Jamie Foxx By THURAYYA DREW Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship by India.Arie DESIGN EDITOR 3121 by Prince Ciara has hit the charts with yet another hot album titled The Coming Home by Lionel Richie Evolution. It includes the hit song “Promise,” for which a music Best Rap Album: video was made. The song may appeal to all, but the video most Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor by Lupe Fiasco definitely appeals to the male audience. *Release Therapy by Ludacris “I think her live performances have improved,” said Warren In My Mind by Pharrell Johnson, senior. Game Theory by The Roots Although some may not approve of the video, others have King by T.I. no problem with it at all. Best Country Album: “I think it’s good. The video is kind of plain, but I like it,” Taking The Long Way by Dixie Chicks said Shunera Gillespie, freshman. Like Red On A Rose by Alan Jackson Everyone has heard the rumors about Ciara, how she was The Road To Here by Little Big Town born a boy and underwent a sex-change operation. But many You Don’t Know Me: The Songs Of Cindy Walker by Willie Nelson believe she is still trying a little too hard to prove that she is all *Your Man by Josh Turner woman. If you watch the video, there is no doubt that she is Best Comedy Album: beautiful, but some of Ciara’s poses were not suitable for chil- *Blue Collar Comedy Tour — One For The Road by Bill Engvall, Ron White, dren. This is neither Ciara’s first, nor last, album, and she will Jeff Foxworthy & Larry The Cable Guy definitely be back with more hot music and videos. The Carnegie Hall Performance by Lewis Black Life Is Worth Losing by George Carlin Straight Outta Lynwood by “Weird Al” Yankovic You Can’t Fix Stupid by Ron White A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 9

M O V I E S O L D S C H O O L R E V I E W Sonic the Hedgehog BY TONY ANDERSON CIRCULATION MANAGER After playing this game, people around the world thought hedgehogs were blue and very, very fast. Sonic The Hedgehog came out in the United States on June 23, 1991 for the Sega Genesis and since then he has become a video game icon. It had a simple premise; you play Sonic, a blue hedgehog that has to stop the evil Dr. Ivo Robotnik (AKA Eggman) from col- lecting six of the Chaos Emeralds in an attempt to rule the world. What makes Sonic so incredible was the fact that the creators of the game wanted players to go as fast as they could. Compared to other games of its time, Sonic was fast paced but with no drop in frame rate. Because of the game’s success, Sega has made over 50 games with that blue hedgehog spanning from Sonic Golf to Sonic Pinball. Overall, I give The Sonic the Hedgehog Series a five out of five, you cannot stop that need for speed.

G A M E S Dreamgirls Night at the By MOLLY MILLER STAFF WRITER museum NBA 2K The movie Dreamgirls, By JOHN AYOROA By CHRIS UPMANIS starring Jamie Foxx, Beyonce STAFF WRITER SPORTS EDITOR Knowles, and Eddie Murphy, When Larry Daley, played The NBA 2K franchise has not been stepping out of its own spectrum lately. One could be is a story of three African- by Ben Stiller, finally gets a looking at NBA 2K7 and think that they are playing 2K4. Some of the things that have American soul singers job at the Museum of Natural changed though, include the new free throw shooting toggle. If free throw shooting is not attempting to become famous. History, he finds out a little someones cup of tea, then whoever is playing may like to let the computer do all the shooting They finally receive their secret that seems unbelievable. for them. Yes, it is true, one can practically let the computer do all the playing for them. break when Foxx’s character, An ancient tablet in the muse- Perhaps during this free time, you could choose to go and get yourself a hot pocket! But, Curtis Taylor Jr., gives them um causes everything to come however you spend the extra time you get, it is a pretty sweet feature. contracts to sing with the pop- to life at night. Larry meets The fact that the audience is more active makes the game a lot more exciting. It can be so ular James Early. Along the many fun and dangerous peo- thrilling watching people going up and down the isle with food in their hands, and all the way, there are many scandals ple such as Sacajawea and mass cheering that goes on. It makes one think that there is a game on ESPN that night and with relationships among the Attila the Hun. Things become you are the one controlling it! Another effect that 2K7 has put in the game is the sweat sys- group. One member was even really exciting when the tablet tem. When the players start up the second quarter I can see the sweat from playing in the replaced when the group is missing and all the first. This is an effect to not only make it more realistic, but also to set it apart from other attempted to cross over to the “exhibits” in the museum ban NBA 2K games. Did I mention that there are mascots in this as well? I am still trying to find a pop charts. together to find it. This movie way to knock them off their feet. “They sure can sing,” said proves that only the night Krystal Cheung, junior. watchman know what really I did not expect a musical goes on during a Night at the when I arrived, and some of Museum. Have you Scene It ? the singing became redundant. By PATRICK TAVERNOR I found the movie to become a STAFF WRITER bit long and drag on towards Scene It was the first DVD interactive board game, which was released in 2002. The first the end, but the number of version of Scene It was the “Movie Edition” and that has been a big hit with players of any people clapping in the theater age. The game is played when players roll a piece of dice and move their piece around the following the movie would board, answering trivia questions. The questions depend on the topic of which Scene It you are suggest otherwise. playing. “It was awesome,” said The questions’ genre varies from TV, music, movies, sports, and other topics of the like. Jane Davis, sophomore. There are many different types of Scene It, stretching from a Disney version all the way to, the It was a good movie, but I newest one, 007. The Scene It game has turned into a competitive board game where the more would not pay to watch it movies you have seen or how much music you have heard does not alone count on your team again. winning. Attention to detail is also a key to beating your opponents at this DVD game of pop culture. Next time there is a rainy day, pull out your Scene It and let the fun begin. A look at the best online games By ANTHONY COHEN CIRCULATION MANAGER Eragon “You have to pay money for all manner of things…any money we can save on By CHELSEA DAVIS entertaining ourselves can be used for things we need,” said Ian Withrow, sophomore. SPREAD EDITOR Indeed, life is expensive, why should entertainment be? With a PC of mid-level Eragon is yet another book quality, gamers have everything they need to acquire and play a wide range of free turned into a movie that was games. released late last year. It was Unfortunately, sorting the fun commercial-quality games from the junk, the beta first written by a 16 year-old tests and the trial games is a daunting task. That is where I come in. who wrote another book to Let us begin with action games. War Rock (warrock.net) is a military shooter with follow up on the story of war classes, vehicles and multiple play modes. The official release is February 2007. For a and dragon riders. As usual, fee, players can access bonus features. Allegiance (freeallegiance.org) is a tactical the movie left out most of team-based space battle simulator. This game is difficult to learn but well worth it. what happened in the actual As for role-playing games, Second Life (secondlife.com) allows users to mingle, story. Nonetheless it still was attend meetings and performances and construct in a virtual world with a real-world very good. The graphics were economy, players can truly do it all in this game and they can retain the rights to their pretty good and the acting was in-game creations. decent, too. Even though “I think it’s interesting that people can get on the Internet and spend their entire some parts were cut from the life there, if they wish,” said Alex Jacob, senior. story-line the movie was still Mu Online (globalmuonline.com) is a Diablo II-esque online rpg with several inter- over-all really good. It was esting features, including the ability to join guilds and become an outlaw. really random seeing John As far as racing games go, Trackmania Nations (trackmanianations.com) is a good Malkovich as the evil dragon choice. It allows players to race online for their country and use the track editor to rider, though. make custom courses. 10 F E A T U R E S

FRESHMAN CORNER Honoring a dream

But when sixth grade came, By LINDSAY MURRAY Before Martin Luther King, nated. James Earl Ray shot my imaginary friends got too STAFF WRITER Jr., there were only two peo- and killed King while he was imaginarily good for me and Since he was born on ple who had their own holi- staying at a motel in started imaginary hanging January 15, 1929, America days. Those people were Tennessee. out with the imaginary “cool has celebrated the life of Dr. Christopher Columbus and Thanks to Dr. King, kids.” So I made them not Martin Luther King, Jr. On George Washington. What America is no longer segregat- exist anymore and hid in my January 20, 1986, however, made Martin Luther King, Jr. ed like it used to be. Though room for two weeks. we began celebrating a little so special? we as students and others as After a stint in the crazy differently. Many years after “He had a dream,” said professionals get this day off, house, which my mom has Dr. King’s death, President Katie Dupont, junior. this year’s theme tells us not assured me was not in my Ronald Reagan signed a bill Not only did he have a to think of it that way: imagination, I did not make to make a national holiday in dream, he made it come true. Remember! Celebrate! Act! A any more imaginary remembrance of him. Now, When he was only 35 years Day On, Not A Day Off! By DAVID SIMPSON friends. The imaginary kids every third Monday in old, he became the youngest Even though Dr. Martin CORRESPONDENT did not talk to me anymore, January is known as Martin person ever to win a Nobel Luther King, Jr. is not alive When I was in third and my brothers threatened Luther King Day. At the point Peace Prize. Sticking with his today, it is our duty as grade, I had two imaginary that if I had any more tea of approving the idea, there goal, he donated all of the Americans to keep promot- friends. Those were magical parties, they would make were many who disliked it. money, which totaled ing and living his dream. years full of imaginary me into a stuffed animal. Those people believed that $54,123, to further help the “Happy Birthday Martin adventures and fun-filled Now my only imaginary there were others who civil rights movement. On Luther King, Jr.,” said Jake stuffed animal tea parties. friend is my own alter ego: deserved it more than he did. April 4, 1968, he was assassi- Kunkel, senior. Awesome McCool!

Mary, Mary, quite controversial Andrea’s second semester study tips! By DAVID WIANT “I love the By ANDREA KOCHER FEATURES EDITOR Christkindlmarket! They have STAFF WRITER Following the new trend in such a variety of fun holiday It is January, and this means the start of a new semester. Winter break is over and school is making Biblically-based attractions,” said Clinton back is session. Were you happy with your first semester grades? Do you ever want to take finals movies designed to make Battles, senior. again? Well here are some helpful tips to keep you in line and maintain the required grades to church busses full of people Yet another controversy exempt you from finals. feel obligated to enjoy, plaguing the release of the The only way to attempt to have good grades is to actually come to school. Being an active lis- Hollywood has unveiled the film is the fact that Keisha tener and reader will also help improve knowledge retention. Just hearing what your teachers say newest excerpt from the Good Castle-Hughes, the 16-year- is not the same as listening to what they say. Make sure you complete all assigned work and read- Book to hit the silver screen: old actress who plays Jesus’ ings. Be attentive. The Nativity Story. The New mother Mary, is pregnant by Make sure to study, and do it in a place free from interruptions and distractions. If a big test is Line movie tells the story of the her boyfriend. Some do not coming, gather your friends at a quiet location and form a study group. These groups should con- birth of Jesus in what appears feel that one who portrays tinue to meet until the material is understood. to be a very well done manner. such a role should be so To be successful in school, you must learn to manage your time. Set aside time every day to do However, controversy has morally promiscuous. your homework and to study. This should be regular, so that doing your homework and studying arisen on two subjects. The “Well, Mary was around becomes a habit. more pressing matter is the that age anyway, and she was withdrawal of the movie’s pregnant before she got mar- sponsorship of Chicago’s ried, so I don’t see anything Christkindlmarket, the city’s wrong with that,” said most prominent Christmas cel- Victoria Kerr, senior. ebration, because of the reli- Those are admirable sen- gious content of the film. timents indeed, Victoria.

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JUNIOR CORNER ous moves. I remember this one time, some friends and I went to the old pool hall, and Jimmie Toupee threw his cue down and busted out a crazy number so tubular Michael Jackson would have Winter Coat Drive cried like a little girl. It was By JOHN AYOROA horrible. People were STAFF WRITER screaming and clapping This winter has been a cold one, with record low temperatures and it would have been along (imaginary people that much colder for those without the proper clothing if it were not for the Health Science is). And then Ronnie Academy. With the help of Southeast students, the Health Science Academy was able to Wiggsmann pulled out a top collect winter clothes for the homeless and for east side elementary schools. By SEAN HORTON hat and cane and began to “I think it’s great how they are able to help those who couldn’t help themselves,” said CORRESPONDENT let loose, footloose, took off Alex Hammack, junior. I had imaginary friends. his Sunday shoes and pretty Over one hundred pieces of clothing were gathered to help. Teachers along with stu- They were not really friends much sent Jimmie Toupee dents were able to help contribute. Mr. Volpert and Mr. Maton, history teachers, helped by though; more like imaginary home with his tail between having a friendly competition with their classes. Paige Holmes, junior, and Keenan Gil, foes – dance foes, that is. his legs. In conclusion, that junior, also helped by organizing and distributing the clothes to the needy. They used to jump out of is why I do not play billiards “Things like this help you realize how fortunate you are,” said Elizabeth Ayoroa, freshman. nowhere and bust some seri- anymore. Even if you were warm this winter, it is always great to help those who need it. F E A T U R E S 11

SOPHOMORE CORNER Incoherent ramblings: nary friend out there in a cold, imaginary world, with- We could always use out a friend for emotional support. Or maybe he has more hippies. forgotten about me too. Maybe I am just as imagi- By AUSTIN MILLER ASSISTANT EDITOR nary to him as he is to me, Peace loving, tie-dye wearing, substance abusing. that is, if he ever existed. Yes, I am describing a hippie. The best social move- Maybe his newspaper has ment in the history of the 1960’s and 1970’s created rushed him to write an arti- all kinds of fun experiments and Ken Kesey. cle up to their regular stan- If everyone would strive to be more like hippies, we dards. Maybe he procrasti- would not have war, but we would have Phish and Blind Melon. If you would like nated, (foolishly) only giving your cheese to stay dry today, you can thank the hippie band Blind Melon. By ANTHONY LoGRASSO himself an evening to finish Hippie-ism is easily the best counterculture. Without their courageous, first-hand, CORRESPONDENT his article. Perhaps his article breakthrough scientific research into LSD and other hallucinogenic drugs, we would If ever I had an imagi- will be as poor as mine, with have no idea of their effects. Thank you, hippies. nary friend, I cannot visual- the same absence of motiva- They also exercised their First Amendment rights; hippies loved to protest, most ize him. I believe profes- tion. He might be nursing a notably the Vietnam War. More hippies equal more protest and less war. We could cer- sionals call it Jackie Paper migraine from watching tainly use some hippies these days- either that, or some guts. It is clear that we are syndrome. It is a scary Judge Judy, or the imagi- suffering from a disastrous hippie shortage. thought, having an imagi- nary equivalent of that. You can help though. If you see a tree, hug it! If someone accidentally sends you a draft notice, burn it! And if you don’t have a shag van, get one! The bird whisperer

By HEATHER HUITT the nickname “bird whisper- FACE OFF! Tony & Dan decide: NEWS EDITOR er.” Others fear he has much The Springfield City more sinister ways of getting New Year’s resolutions. Council voted unanimously to rid of the birds. Unfortunately, spend $164K on James Soules. his methods will remain a BY TONY ANDERSON By DAN LoGRASSO James Soules is the owner of secret forever. CIRCULATION MANAGER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Soules Bird Repellent Co. and Students had varying opin- With the year just starting, everyone is I, Tony Martha Anderson, do solemnly will rid the Springfield down- ions. making resolutions. Everyone ranging from swear that this year things will be different. I town area of its unwanted “I don’t think it’s going to soccer moms to... Dan and I? Whoa, wait. will conquer my squirrel fetish and release birds. How will he do it? That work. It would be cool if it did When you first think about what we might whatever is left back into the wild. I will remains a secret. Soules never though,” said Robby Gordon, write for each other’s resolutions it might be exchange my IV bag full of salsa, bacon reveals how he gets rid of the junior. something like this, “for Tony it will have to grease, and rocky road ice cream for one birds. He usually works very “The guy is crazy. He only do with losing weight” or something like that filled with granola! I will no longer hide late at night and warns city talks to birds because he has and for Dan it will be something about him indoors with my Nintendo and my tears; I leaders that it would be a bad no friends. If the city really “actually using one of his several razors he will take them outside. I will not stand up for idea to spy on him. wants to pay that much has or stop getting all his material from joke hopeless sitcoms. I will sleep without the Some claim that Soules money, I’ll go downtown and books.” If that is what a reader’s first thoughts lights on and wake up dry in the morning! I speaks with birds and tells rid the city of birds my way,” were, then you pretty much just read both of will reveal my true feelings to Mrs. Paige them to leave…earning him said Lance Morgan, junior. our articles, so you can skip his unless you and, next Christmas, I will stand under the already did. But I am actually going to set a mistletoe until I am satisfied! real resolution for Dan; and that is to do I will finally tell Dan how much I look up something that breaks the law of gravity or to him; how I respect each hair on his body something of the like. more than anyone I have ever known; how he Actually, just keep arguing, because the means more to me than Chuck Norris. I more we argue, the greater it gets. And when salute you, hetero life-mate! Sarcasman and two people argue it is pretty entertaining, but his sidekick, The Corpulent Comrade! But when two people argue who are good at it, it secret identities aside, I know you by only is just pure gold. one name – Thank you… Father.

SENIOR CORNER home we would gather all of our stuffed animals and have story time or watch movies together. One time we were playing soccer in my house and she broke the window. Then, my mom stood there and pretended she could not see Sara, so I must have done it! I was quickly growing up. Approaching the fourth By JESSICA REYNOLDS grade, Sara started com- CORRESPONDENT plaining that I did not like My imaginary friend her anymore. She refused was named Sara. I found to understand that I had real her when I moved from friends and I could not be California to Springfield. I seen with her anymore. It was the “new kid” and I was a sad parting but I still needed someone to play think of her when I see my with when I was bored. At Barbies. 12

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