Students Finalize College Plans Northwestern State Uni- Versity Ranks Highest Among 2014 Seniors

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NSU BPCC Military The senior class has hood. There were 243 re- 18% 10% 6% spoken. The future is sponses for future plans, three months away, and with over half planning the seniors have chosen to attend school or voca- LA Tech LSU Workforce their paths. From the tional training. Others 17% 8% 6% military to the college plan on joining the mili- to the workforce, 2014 tary or going directly to graduates will make work. LSUS Other their way into adult- 11% 25%

Ceremony honors 2014 seniors Rally participants earn superior ratings at By Carson Mullins and their dedication to and it’ll take you a lot studies and athletics farther than you think,” state The Honors Ceremony gave them the recogni- Doughty said. hosted on April 28 rec- tion they deserve at this Cords were given out ognized all of the accom- Honors Ceremony. to those who achieved By Allison Maiden Louisiana State Uni- plishments of the 2014 “I was a little sur- high academic success versity in Baton Rouge Senior Class. prised about the MVP during their 4 years at Captain Shreve’s to perform in their the- “I feel incredibly hon- award and I was also Shreve. teachers and selected ater. ored to have received the surprised about going to “I got the blood donor students went to Lit- “Captain Shreve was $1,000 Judy Horn schol- All-state,” senior soccer cord and I wasn’t ex- erary Rally at North- the only high school arship,” senior Allison and football player An- pecting that because I western University north of Lafayette, Lou- Waddell said. “I wrote drew Doughty said. “Our had forgotten how many on February 22, 2014 isiana to compete at a 250 word essay about goal was to win district times I donated blood,” where students compet- state,” Sponsor Heather how the liberal arts pro- but we didn’t expect to senior LJ said. ed against other schools Hooper said. gram had influenced me win it outright.” Doughty The ceremony is an in different subjects of The Theatre Perfor- and enhanced my educa- is confident in the future annual event that recog- events. mance Team scored tion during high school.” classes at Shreve and ex- nizes seniors throughout Krysta Benson placed superior in Drama for The seniors at Shreve pects great things from the year. third in sociology. Katie both district and state worked very hard to them. “Work hard, do Matkins placed first in Literally Rally. They achieve these awards what your coaches say, Nutrition and Food and had performed that play was Division One’s over- several times at differ- all winner, Matthew ent theaters. “They usu- Tilton placed second in ally only get to perform Sociology, and Windy like two out of three Steele placed third in nights,” Sponsor Heath- May Calendar Fine Arts Survey. For er Hooper said. May 1 May 9 Center the performance events, There were profes- Register for Louisiana PTSA Underclassman the Theatre Perfor- sional actors who judged Youth Seminar Honors Assembly @ May 20-23 mance Team scored each performance. The 1:30pm in auditorium Students take final superior in Drama and judges gave the The- May 1-6 exams Robert Mitchell placed atre Performance Team Seniors take final May 11 exams EJES deadline; May 22 Excellent in Boy’s Solo. many good comments Mother’s day Last day of school “The literary rally for about their play. May 5 for students drama is an event for “The Theatre Perfor- Cinco De Mayo May 14 which you have to qual- mance Team has had Registration for NLTC May 23 ify,” Sponsor Heather a very financially and May 6 Teacher’s professional Hooper said.” After we supportive year.” Last day for Seniors May 15 envelopment day qualified, we were- in The team has plans to Registration for NLTC vited to go compete at participate in the rally May 8 May 26 state in Baton Rouge.” again in the upcoming Juniors Ring May 16 Graduation Memorial Day The Theatre Perfor- school year. Ceremony @ 6pm Day Auditorium @ 7:30pm mance Team went to Shreveport Convention MaY The Enterprise 02 2014 Opinion Vol. 47 No. 5 EDITORIAL

The high school years at Shreve are always filled with many memories, but in the blink of an eye high school went by. It’s as if it was yesterday that the senior class was meeting new people at camp gator. These would become some of the greatest years of their entire life. For the last four years, there has been endless nights of homework, numerous Barclay projects, drama between classmates, and broken relationships. There was even the death of a great friend to all during the 2011-12 school year. Randi McKnight will never be forgotten and her plaque remains out in front of the school. The seniors of the 2013-14 school year will move on to greater things. The seniors appreciate the time and effort the teachers at Shreve have dedicated toward ed- ARTWORK BY NICK BRYANT ucation. Even though there were times when it felt like all hell was going to break loose under the stress gener- ated from doing homework and studying, it was worth Generation Z will change the world it in the end. By Carson Mullins societal codes has become the structure of some of America’s most basic traditions Today’s generation, nicknamed Genera- and activities. Without the Christian reli- tion Z by William Schroer, will be revamp- gion’s influence, practices such as swear- Letters Policy ing some of America’s established institu- ing the President into oath and having Because The Enterprise strives to provide balanced coverage tions and cultural standards. “under God” in the pledge would not be of all issues, the staff allows space for rebuttals and other com- Think about it: This is one of the first still around today. mentary in the form of letters to the editor. generations to be raised with full exposure But maybe they won’t be around for Letters may be written about any topic of interest to a reader to the internet and smartphone technolo- long. Along with the changes in attitude and must be typed and signed. Any letter submitted by a club or gy. Google taught us to be curious, You- toward religious aspects of daily life, the organization must be signed by all members of the group or the group’s president. Names will be withheld upon request if the Tube gave us entertainment and educa- humanities have broadened out to encom- staff feels there is reason to do so. tion, Facebook taught us how powerful pass more acceptance of the differences in Letters should be written as courteously and concisely as friendship is, Vine gave us quick laughs, others. No longer is it socially unaccept- possible, not exceeding 400 words. The Enterprise editorial Blogger taught us to share our ideas, and able to be homosexual. No longer is mar- board reserves the right to withhold a letter, column, or other DeviantArt taught us how creative people ijuana illegal everywhere in the USA. It’s submission or return it for revision if it contains obscenity, unpro- are. time for this generation to make a change tected speech, or grammatical errors that could hamper its This is incredibly different from how in this world, and to be a force of change meaning. our parents and their parents were raised. rather than a bystander. Whether the Letters may be submitted to Mr. Allen in Room A316. The exposure to a vast pool of information changes are for good or bad, It’s time to get and connections has changed how people your opinions out and to accept the feel- Corrections and Clarifications view the world, and instead of diving head ings and actions of others. It’s the era of The Enterprise holds accuracy and objectivity as its highest first in to it, we’re now questioning some of peace, the era of rational thinking. We can standards. This space is reserved to recognize and correct any mistakes that might have been printed in The Enterprise. If you the basic moral teachings around us. The truly make a difference. would like something corrected or clarified, please submit the heavy influence of religion in politics and correction in writing to Room A316.

History of the “Enterprise” Captain Henry Miller Shreve, steamboat pilot of the 1800’s No cell phone usage at lunch and namesake of our high school, is famous for his efforts in By Emily Hughes Why would I bother someone who is in class opening the inland waterways of America. Not so famous, how- anyway? ever, is Shreve’s first steamboat, the “Enterprise,” and its role in What is so bad about cell phones? By that, Students want to use their phone during American history. I mean what is bad about having them out lunch to listen to music, surf the web, or Wary of the Fulton-Livingston monopoly over trade on the during lunch or breaks between classes? So check Instagram. It’s not fair that people Mississippi River, Shreve realized the necessity of building a what if during the time we could have our with laptops and iPads can use them during superior steam vessel. As a result, Shreve formed a partnership phones out we send a text or check a text? lunch and students can’t use their phones. with entrepreneur Daniel French to design such a boat. The result of their work was the steamboat “Enterprise.” On Dec. 1, Students should be able to use their With or without these rules, students will 1814, she left on her maiden voyage with 29-year-old Shreve as phone during lunch and between classes. It’s continue to use their phones or other small her captain. not hurting anyone. What if someone that devices out of sight. However, some still This first voyage was no leisurely trip. A precious cargo of sits alone at lunch wants to listen to music get caught and have their things taken up, munitions and supplies was desperatley needed by General so he’s not disturbed? He can’t, just because and when they refuse, they have in school Andrew Jackson’s troops in New Orleans. The long trip down of the cellphone rules. suspension or a detention. There is no need the Mississippi River was a success, and, within two weeks, the It does not make sense that people with to make our discipline percentage for our cargo was safely delivered to Jackson’s camp. Shreve’s fearless iPads or laptops can have them out when school higher just by having a small device attitude and the dependability of the “Enterprise” were crucial other students can’t have their phones out. out during lunch. factors in the victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. A phone is basically just a mini-version of Students should have the right to their Now, as the student newspaper of Captain Shreve High those items. phone for music at the least. It doesn’t School, The Enterprise strives to emulate the fearlessness I asked one day why students couldn’t bother others as much as the administration and dependability of Shreve and his ship in reporting the news have their phones out during lunch and the thinks it does. I’m sure something could’ve important to you, the students of Captain Shreve. administration said it was because we could been worked out by now but there hasn’t. be texting a buddy that is in class at the Thank you to the students that stand up moment. I said that you can do that with to these double standards. an iPad or laptop just as well as a phone. 2013-2014 Editorial Policy Editorial Board The Enterprise is the official newspaper of Captain Shreve High School. It is produced entirely by the THE ENTERPRISE Windy Steele...... Editor-in-Chief student newspaper staff and has been in continuous Volume 47, Number 5 Emily Hughes...... Opinion Editor publication since the school opened in 1967. Allison Maiden...... In-Depth Editor The Enterprise has been established as a desig- nated public forum for student editors to inform and Captain Shreve High School Ashley Rogers...... In-Depth Editor educate their readers as well as for the discussion 6115 E. Kings Highway Carson Mullins...... News Editor of issues of concern to their audience. It will not be Shreveport, LA 71105 Aaliyah Watkins...Entertainment Editor reviewed or restrained by school officials prior to pub- Phone: (318) 865-7137 Matthew Tilton...... Sports Editor lication or distribution. The content of The Enterprise Room A316 is determined by and only reflects the views of the stu- Camden Clark...... Photo Editor Kevin Allen, Faculty Adviser dent staff and not school officials or the school itself. Alexis Spano...... Contributing Editor The Enterprise May Vol. 47 No. 5 News 2014 03 Z Club hosts its annual Mooretown Easter party Some By Aaliyah Watkins classes Each year the Z club hosts a Christmas and Easter party for the may be children at Mooretown Elementary school. flipped The students come By Allison Maiden here and the Z club members decorate the Math teacher Elea- auxiliary gym with holi- nor Jones is planning day decorations. For the on flipping the class- Easter party there were room next year, which 79 students that came is where the students from Mooretown to par- watch clips at home to ticipate in the party. prepare them to do their “We try to make the work the next day at party a fun festival of school with the aid of a reading,” Z Club spon- teacher. sor Annette White said. Students at Mooretown pose with their teachers and the Easter bunny./PHOTO BY CAM- “It reverses the “When the members read DEN CLARK way we do things nor- to the children, we hope is ready in their places bought two dozen eggs Pageant is their biggest mally,” math teacher they will go home and with warm smiling faces and filled them with can- fundraiser and allows Eleanor Jones said. continue the experience.” when the Mooretown dy. them to do so. A lot of “Instead of sending stu- This year Student students walk in. They “The Mooretown Eas- funds go towards the dents home with a lot of Council members helped interact with students in ter party is one of my fa- Easter party including homework, we send the pitch in by donating chil- sing-along’s, the bunny vorite Z club events and snacks, Easter baskets, lesson with them, and dren’s books. Because of hop, ring tosses, bean I look forward to seeing temporary tattoos, the bring the homework to their generous donation, bag throws, coloring cen- the children each year,” bunny suit, and books. school to help them. each Mooretown student ters, and during snack member Brianna Cald- “The Mooretown chil- “Students go home with that attended was able time and visits with the well said. “Dancing to dren and even the Z club a lot of homework, and to walk away with one Easter bunny. the ‘Nae Nae’ with them members are always most of those students book. A total of about 1,920 was fun.” excited about the Easter do not do the home- At the Easter party Easter eggs were collect- Z club has been host- party,” sponsor Annette work because they do there are many activities ed for the huge Easter ing the Mooretown Eas- White said. “I hope we not know how to do it. that take place. Each egg hunt that is held ter party for a total of can continue this tra- Flipping the classroom club member is set to outside for the children. five years now. The Miss dition for many more allows the teacher to an assigned station and The Z club members Ugly Captain Shreve years.” help the students more with their homework in the classroom instead Captain Shreve drama club presents: Zombie Prom of them going home and By Carson Mullins working on it them- selves. On the opening night “I will do it with cer- of Zombie Prom it was tain classes if all the rather shaky, but the cast students have internet pulled their act together access,” math teacher for the second showing Eleanor Jones said. “If and amazed the crowd some students don’t with their performance. have internet access, The lead role of Jonny then I will have to do was performed by Seven something a little differ- Foley. “The execution was ent.” very focused,” Foley said. Before trying to flip the “Considering how many classroom, Jones has to people we had not having see if every student has any theater experience access to the internet at beforehand, they did a home. The only problem wonderful job in front in the process of flipping of the audience.” The the classroom is the audience was respectful requirement of internet during the performance access at home. and the whole auditorium “It will not replace any was almost filled with stu- student’s studying time dents and parents. Senior Seven Foley starring as main character “Jonny” in the play Zombie Prom./PHOTO at home.” Jones said. “There were a lot more BY CAMDEN CLARK Flipping the class- people than I expected,” “I think it was really good erybody for coming out,” after year, and no matter room is going to reduce curtain caller Madeline despite the technical diffi- Angevine said, “and for who’s in the cast, not a the amount of time that Williford said. “Jason culties,” Freshman Pat- making my senior year single person is left out.” students have homework Mabini showed up as a rick Murphy said. “Those that much better.” The Having a great perfor- each day. It gives stu- zombie; that was pretty can be overlooked.” play featured many cast mance and an even great- dents more time in class awesome.” Jacob Angevine, one of members, and a lot of er turnout, the drama to get the assistance There were a few messups the main characters in them were seniors. club is excited to have that they will need for during the play with the the play who was high- “It surprised me just this performance as their when they come to class microphone levels but lighted in a scene titled how close our cast got closing act. after watching their in- the technical difficulties “Exposee”, had kind words this year compared to last “We were cohesive under structional video on the paled in comparison to the to say to everyone who year,” Foley said. “It made pressure,” Foley said. “We lesson. stellar performance of the attended the play. me realize just how close came together as a fami- play. “I wanna thank ev- as a class we get year ly.” Breakfast held in honor of clubs and sports for a great year at Shreve By Ashley Rogers throughout their high laces for their achieve- for Shreve was held. awards were given to school years were given a ments on the team. There Z-Club also showed the senior officers. They Reaching the end of moment to be recognized was also a senior night their gratitude toward received a gift and a cer- the year, clubs and sports one last time before they the last game the gators the seniors. Seniors and tificate with their name, are recognizing seniors left. played against Caddo administrators were cor- how many hours they before they graduate. Soccer had their annu- Magnet. dially invited to a break- served, and how many There was a breakfast al banquet night on the There, the discussion fast on Wednesday, April years as a member to the held on Wednesday, April 16th, at Savoies, which is of where the players are 30 for an honor to senior club. A special award was 23 for senior members. a farewell to all the grad- going to school, what members and their ser- also given to the Z-Club The seniors who had uating seniors. positions they played for, vice to Z-Club. member with the highest been involved in FCA all They were given neck- and how long they played At the breakfast, hours earned. May The Enterprise 04 2014 Vol. 47 No. 5 Entertainment Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell goes solo By Allison Maiden listen to it, it should make them feel Man on the like even when they think that nobody Gospel and R&B Mary Mary’s, Erica cares, somebody cares, and they do not Campbell released her first debut solo even know it. album titled “Help” on March 25, 2014. “I’m glad that she has a solo album, “I was really shocked at her album it’s very inspiring,” junior Jazlyn Mill- Street because I didn’t see er said. “Even though Mary Mary,” sopho- I know I’m going to more Taborie Gambori miss her singing with said.” All I saw was Mary Mary.” How have the class of 2014 seniors Erica Campbell, by On their hit WEtv herself, big and bold.” reality series, “Mary affected or influenced you this year? Erica Campbell’s Mary”, Erica Camp- album “Help” leads bell explained to her the Billboard Top Gos- sister that she want- pel Chart for the first ed to go solo because "Because of the senior cere week at number one of the things that mony, they made me to want to and also number six were going on with participate in more activities to on the Billboard’s Top her sister. get awards and recognition." 200 Chart. “I love how she Mary Mary was Destiny Adams, Sophomore didn’t just make it a not attending inter- gospel album,” sophomore Ebony Par- views, music shows, and things that ish said.” I don’t about everybody else, were already planned due to Tina but it’s very inspiring.” Campbell’s marital problems. "I'm in softball, so playing with When people hear Erica Campbell’s When people listen to the songs on them the last three years made name, most people think she is a gos- the album, it should make them feel me a better player and person." pel singer, but she is not just gospel, like there is hope, even when they her songs are inspiring, up beat, and think the worst has already happened. very uplifting without cursing or vul- “Help” is just a very exciting and in- Hannah Huckabee, Junior gar words and meanings. When people spiring album to listen to.

Good food should come with "My sister is a senior. She has influenced me a lot but that's just because she's my good service sister."

By Emily Hughes Everything took much longer than it Rachel Hughes should have. The only thing that was Have you ever gone to a restaurant different about the service was that our that has absolutely great food but poor food got to us abnormally fast. I’m not service? Trying to ask for extra napkins complaining about how fast it came to or some type of sauce and never seeing us because that was great but why did "To do well in school and take your waitress/waiter. Why ruin a good they have to be so slow. If they were re- responsibility." restaurant experience for the costumer ally busy I would have understood but just from bad service. there was not that many people there. Trell Thompson, Sophomore What I’m trying to say is why would Another thing was that the waiters/ you want to offer poor service and lose waitresses were very rude. I under- tips, don’t waiters/waitresses survive stand that you might be in a bad mood on tips? I went to a restaurant the that day but you still need to make other day and the food was absolute- money somehow and part of your job ly delicious but the service was ex- is being nice to the costumer. Come to tremely poor. It took far too long for work and do your job well and you will the waitress to take our orders, give make good money, it’s your choice. Low budget summertime us our ticket and return our change. fashion trends to help stay cool

By Ashley Rogers by transforming them into high-waisted shorts With the warmer tem- or bleaching them for a peratures rolling around, faded effect. peoples are beginning to Lately the shorts have get in the flip flops and been one of the biggest cut-offs, sunglasses and trends for spring and crop tops mindset. summer. They do not Stores are dropping seem to be going out of prices for much of their style anytime soon. spring gear, so people Almost any cloth- will be able to get the ing store has had their spring look they want for sale or will be having a less. Spring sale, so it is best Old Navy’s annual to shop around and see spring flip-flop sale is what good deals you can Paul Walker legacy continues coming soon, where you catch. By Aaliyah Watkins that takes place. Walker and his part- can purchase one pair of Some other stores such ner in the movie had to bathe in ice flip-flops for one dollar as Target, JCPenney, On Tuesday, April 25 the action movie just about every night. each. Many people also and Kohl’s also have “Brick Mansions” which starred Paul Walker’s unexpected death altered thrift for nice and cool good deals. Since swim Walker, premiered in theaters. the release date of the movie. The clothing for cheap. season is near, it is best The film has the storyline of an un- filmmakers did not want to release the At thrift shops such to check out these places dercover cop who is determined to dis- movie too soon because it would have as Goodwill, it is easy for good deals on swim- cover the killer of his father. Living in affected the grief of the fans. Releas- to find shirts for under wear, especially a place a city with a high crime and violence ing the film many months after Walk- five dollars. For some like Old Navy. rate, makes the search battle harder. er’s death would have been too late. spring looks, you can cut Old Navy always has “Brick Mansions” is a PG-13 rated Coincidentally, Walker completed the sleeves off and even decent, cool, and casual remake of the 2004 French film ‘Dis- his acting scenes in the film before his make a nice crop top. clothing for the warmer trict B13’. During the filmmaking passing away. Money earned from the Goodwill also sells months. Now that you Walker endured many bodily injuries. film will be donated to Walker’s char- jeans for under 10 dol- have an idea for some Since it is an action movie, there is ity Reach Out Worldwide in honor and lars, which a lot of teens spring gear, go out and a lot of violence and physical contact celebration of his life. will make very trendy catch some great deals! The Enterprise May Vol. 47 No. 5 Sports 2014 05 Captain Shreve Var- sity Baseball wins against Cedar Creek

By Carson Mullins

The Captain Shreve Varsity baseball team won against Cedar Creek with a 5-1 score securing a victory for the start of the season. “When coming into the games, our expecta- tions are to win,” head coach Todd Sharp said. “Matt Fortenberry pitched for us and did a great job first inning and it helped us win.” Senior Matt Forten- berry had lots of hope coming out of the game. Since this game was just a few days before the Byrd vs Shreve game, it was a great boost in morale for the team. “We got a lot of mo- mentum this game, and I hope Byrd’s ready for what we’ve got coming,” Fortenberry said. Later that week on April 3rd, Byrd felt the force of the Shreve’s Varsity baseball team with an 8-4 win for Shreve. “I hit a double so that was pretty fun,” senior Madison Liv- ingston said about the game against Byrd. At the beginning of the game, Cedar Creek batted first and the ball was caught by left field on the first swing. Trace Reddy, number 9, was the first to hit for Shreve and led the first inning with a single base hit. Reddy was also the first to score for Shreve. Shreve scored a total of 4 runs in the first inning alone and it looked like Cedar Creek were off to a bad start. The first double was hit by Tanner John- son, number 12. At the end of the 4th inning, Shreve managed to get another run in making the score 5-0. Cedar Creek managed to pull through and hit a home run during the 5th inning, settling the score at a final 5-1 until the end of the game. Over- all, over 100 Shreve students and parents attended the game. “We tried to have fun,” Fortenberry said. “There wasn’t any pressure at all.” May The Enterprise 06 2014 Photo Essay Vol. 47 No. 5

On April 23rd Z-Club held initiations for new members around the Z-CLUB swamp. New members enjoyed activities such as saran wrap rac- INITIATIONS es, being pied in the face, and balloon toss. On April 17th Key Club hosted the annual Showboat talent compet- 2014 ion. The winners were Taylor Robinson, Kaylee Hooper, and Michael Manno.

By Camden Clark

Team members try to balance a spoon with an egg to advance to the New Members participate in the saran wrap course of the competion. next course.

Michael Manno-3rd Place

SHOWBOAT 2014

Taylor Robinson-1st Place Kaylee Hooper-2nd Place