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or traitor? Wa r r i o r NATO protests, Pg. 2 Pg. 6 Childish Gambino, Pg. 16 THE ARRIOR June 2012 Lane Technical College Prep High School Volume 44/Issue 5/ Page1 Dr. LoBosco announces retirement peeling portion of her office ceiling. Asst. principal Dr. Dignam By Ben Palmer According to LoBosco, Lane's PTSO raised $35,000 for an- other program that was strengthened during her time as princi- Dr. Antoinette LoBosco sits at her desk, beaming with pride pal. The money will be put toward college visits funded by the to take over in July and memories. school. “I went to the Best Buddies Prom. I walked into gym three “I think [college visits] are great. I want to see them go to more and it was decorated. The Best Buddies were dressed up, danc- and farther schools.” ing with their friends in Special Ed,” recalled LoBosco. “They all Back in Lane, an aquaponic vertical garden project is also un- treated it seriously. That's the Lane spirit I'm going to miss.” derway, already funded by alumni and estimated to cost $40,000. As a history teacher at Lane, LoBosco was initially hesitant to LoBosco says that the vegetables grown in the gardens may be leave the classroom and work in administration with freshman used in the school's salad bar next year, if policy permits. admissions. Painting and gardening, however, were not the greatest stressors “I'll do it,” she said, accepting the offer. “Only because it's to LoBosco during her tenure. She says very little kept her up at Lane.” night, but if one thing stood out as a constant concern, it was the After years of resisting further distance from the classroom, safety of her students and staff. LoBosco found herself principal of Chicago's largest high school. LoBosco mentioned the Columbine and Virginia Tech mas- After 27 years of service to The School Of Champions, and 39 sacres, but says her fears of similar tragedies happening at Lane years to CPS, LoBosco announced her retirement after this aca- were quickly abated. demic year. “Only principals feel the potential for large-scale violence,” she “New blood is good for thinking of ways to improve the said. “Luckily for us we have students who want this to remain school,” said LoBosco, regarding the search for her replacement. a safe school.” The blood, however, is hardly new. Next year LoBosco's of- Small-scale injury, however, remained a concern. fice will be occupied by Lane Assistant Principal Dr. Christopher “As a principal, I worry about kids getting injured,” LoBosco Dignam. said. “Any time I hear a code blue, [the code] for an injured "I'm extremely happy for [Lobosco]," Dignam said. "She's student, I go out [to see them.]” leaving on a high note, and she's leaving by her own choice." LoBosco described Lane as “a little city” complete with great This choice comes at a time when many CPS staffers are choos- happiness and great grief. She felt it was her duty to be person- ing to retire. LoBosco, however, will not be leaving behind any ally involved in tragedies such as the deaths of students, and to regrets, but rather many points of pride. be aware of any students who may have suicidal thoughts. At the “My top thing is the Academic Center,” said LoBosco. “When same time, she feels that school pride has allowed the school to I started as principal, I realized Whitney Young was successful for become increasingly safe. its size because of their Academic Center.” “I think we've gotten calmer as a school,” she said. “Even Pep Despite minor complaints within the student body, LoBosco Rally the last few years has been wonderful.” pushed the LTAC through to completion, which took its final LoBosco was quick to emphasize that her successor should be form just a few weeks before seventh graders were set to begin very grateful for these qualities. school. The complaints have disappeared, and Lane has adjusted “Appreciate what we have here,” said LoBosco, to her then- to the presence of younger students. unnamed replacement. “We have fantastic students and staff. LoBosco feels that the LTAC will significantly help the school Let them thrive; don't put up roadblocks.” academically, a goal she hopes Dr. Dignam will strive to main- Dr. Dignam, who was named new principal within a few days tain after she is gone. of this interview, appears to be up to the challenge. to use at once. Dignam expects Room “I want to see us continue academically growing by steady “I'm excited for Lane to grow more,” Dignam said. By Sophia Swenson 124 to become Lane’s first S.T.E.M lab increments,” said LoBosco. “I want to see Lane go to the top, Dignam went on to say he hoped to continue many of Lo- by next year. academically.” Bosco's initiatives. He also said he hoped LoBosco would make Dr. Christopher Dignam sits in his Not only that, but Dignam wants to Another one of LoBosco's legacies at Lane is the Hewitt Col- the most of her retirement. well-lit office on a Thursday afternoon. maintain a good relationship between lege and Career Center. The CCC required a significant amount “She's still young enough to do a little sleeping and relax- Calls pour in, there is constant flow of students and teachers by keeping every- of private funding, but LoBosco believes this spending was key ing,” said Dignam. “She should enjoy her life after this. If you're visitors, and an AP test is running behind one on the same page concerning differ- to Lane’s post-grad preparation of its students. employed somewhere 35 years, you should live 35 more years schedule. Despite the chaos and long list ences that might arise within the next “Before [the CCC] college reps were at tables in the hallway," after.” of duties he has to fulfill, some big news school year. Although he will be giving said LoBosco. "I said to myself 'come on, LoBosco says she was initially unsure that arrived two days ago keeps Dignam the orders from above, Dignam knows we're a college prep school.'” “New blood is about her retirement, shedding a tear at smiling. that running Lane involves the entire The CCC has been a success, especially the thought of parting from Lane. On Tuesday, May 15, Dignam was as- school working in unison. in its use by the counseling department to “After years of coming here every day, signed to take the place of Lane’s current “It’s like an Apex at the top of the pyra- help students through the college applica- good for I'm going to wake up and say 'huh, what Principal, Dr. Antoinette LoBosco start- mid,” said Dignam. “[But] it’s still a team tion process. The Center also provides a do I do if I'm not going to Lane?'” Lo- ing early this summer. As one of four As- effort.” respectable presentation environment for thinking Bosco said. sistant Principals at Lane, Dignam knows As for his old position, Dignam has visiting universities and other post-grad She has since warmed to the idea of what is expected of him come this July not begun to consider who will take over programs. of ways to retirement. when he assumes his new post. his role as Assistant Principal, AP coor- On a more aesthetic note, LoBosco said “I do have my bucket list,” LoBosco In the big switch from Assistant Prin- dinator, and coordinator of Lane’s Alpha one of her proudest achievements was the said, “and I keep adding to it.” cipal to Principal, Dignam will stop car- program - all positions he plans to leave restoration of the Memorial Garden. The improve the Included on this list is a series of vaca- rying out requests from above, and start behind come July 1. Although he will Garden fell into disrepair over the years, tions, like maybe renting a villa in Italy. giving them. During his first couple not be there to coordinate the programs and it took architecture-inclined alumni school,” She is one of eight siblings, and has even years as Principal, he plans on working he has watched grow over the past several and years of fundraising to restore the Eden more family back in Italy who she could with external stake holders like Lane’s years, Dignam still plans to stay involved, in the center of the school. LoBosco, how- LoBosco said. vacation with there. Alumni Association, who will help pro- one way or another. ever, is humble about her involvement. “I'm the only one currently working in vide money for building renovations and “Whoever has the job I have right now, “I won't take credit for getting that started,” she said. “CPS my family,” said LoBosco, adding that her sister in Palm Springs various upgrades like iPads for teachers I’m going to mentor [them],” said Dig- gave out grants for restoring old buildings.” has urged her to visit for quite some time. in each department and smart boards for nam, who is planning to hire someone Although LoBosco was proud of the outdoor beautification, “I can finally go to the winter Olympics!” said LoBosco, be- classroom use. Newer technology and with people skills, professional devel- she says that her number one wish upon leaving is to repaint the coming excited about her retirement plans. “I've always wanted contemporary lesson materials are two el- opment skills, an ability to understand building. LoBosco also said that a 2016 full restoration of the to go to Antarctica. That'd be so cool.” ements Dignam wants to see at Lane, so research and data, and someone who is building's exterior is planned. The restoration will cost roughly With all of these travels, LoBosco says she doesn't plan to that students are used to modern advanc- very detail oriented. $45 million and will focus on sealing the building. remain at Lane after retirement. She says, however, that this may es they might come across in college. “That’s a must for this job,” Dignam “We deserve to have a nice building, inside and out,” she said. change. As for the past two years, Dignam has said. Although the planned restoration doesn't cover the school's “I kind of hope I don't get a firm offer [to stay and work,] so been working on creating a S.T.E.M interior, LoBosco was clear that she disliked the state of many I don't feel obligated,” said LoBosco, looking forward to some (Science Technology Engineering Math- Continued on Pg. 7 classrooms. much needed time off. ematics) lab, which provides a computer “There's paint peeling and cracks on the ceilings,” said Lo- Despite her exciting plans, LoBosco says she is still saddened and lecture area for multiple classrooms See “Dignam.” Bosco, pointing above her head at an unattractive stained and by her leaving. June 2012 News Page 2

NATO protesters rally to end war machine rally. Standing in front of the Petrillo Music Shell (in By Maximilian Albekier Grant Park) and a crowd of thousands, Holger urged world leaders to find peaceful alternatives and push for Chicago was planning many months for the May19- a new perspective on dealing with differences. She ral- 21 NATO summit weekend. Protestors from around the lied by having the crowd chant globe came to Chicago in order to exercise their first “War is always the problem, never the solution,”. Archive of amendment rights by making their frustrations known As guest speakers spread messages of hope and peace, to world leaders attending the summit. protesters gathered in front of the Music Shell to show Protestors made their way downtown through public support for their cause transporation, protest buses, and bicycles. Allie, a member of Code Pink, a women initiated theThe Oct. 9, 1937 issueIssue of the Lane Daily announced Lisa Marlan was a CTA worker during the NATO sum- peace and social justice movement, who refused to give a “Sweetheart Contest” calling for boys to submit a mit. her last name, traveled all the way from Washington photo of the girl they would be bringing to the Janu- “Our transportation on the CTA has been tremen- D.C. to protest NATO. ary dance. Prizes would be awarded to the top three dous. We’re moving riders,” she said. “We have [train “My friend drove a bunch of us here,” she said. “I am most beautiful girls - a decision to be determined cars] sitting on standby just in case we need to bring here to protest NATO because it is an extension of the by three faculty members. Contestants were also extra trains.” American Military, and imperialism in a different form. warned that their dates could be “subject to check While smaller protests and rallies were met with re- It’s supposed to be helping people, but I personally to prove that they are authentic.” sistance from cops, the march to the McCormick Place don’t feel that you can lead people to freedom by drop- went peacefully. With police officers in riot gear and on ping bombs. It’s devastating seeing 700 million dollars bicycles, it was clear they were in control of the situ- go towards a war machine when the country is in the ation. Officers from Milwaukee, South Carolina, Phila- state that it is in. There is better use for that money.” delphia, Chicago, Illinois state, and Florida showed up Devin Penalton traveled all the way from Boston to to help with protest security and crowd control. support the movement. Being a member of the Oc- Mathew Tobias, Deputy Chief Chicago Police Depart- cupy Boston movement he came down to support the ment, was relaxed when talking about Chicago’s effort protest, feeling that everyone is connected in the “uni- to keep the protestors in check. verse.” “We’ve worked a lot with all the protestors, the ACLU, “I am here supporting my brothers and sisters,” Penal- the National Lawyers guild, trying to have a plan,” Dep- ton said. “I hope other people feel the same way. When uty Tobias said. “When the occupiers and anarchists the marches from Haymarket and Daley center met up generally don’t follow leadership it makes it challeng- yesterday (Saturday) the people who were marching ing. We’re making sure that they are able to march to- met up under a bridge and hugged and greeted each ward Cermak and Michigan, and to facilitate it as best other. It was a beautiful thing to see.” as we can so people can express their first amendment Penalton warned of the ruthlessness of some extreme rights.” activists. Activist groups ranging from women’s liberation “I know there are several in our group that are will- movements like Code Pink to anarchists like the Black ing to do whatever it takes to get our message across,” Bloc, protestors took full advantage. Penalton said. NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, cre- Countless senior citizens showed up to the protest ated in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes because they felt that NATO was ruining the economy. of collective security. It currently consists of 28 coun- Joan Campbell, a senior citizen from Wisconsin, was tries. Protestors made banners measuring more than protesting the economic and military control the Unit- 20 feet long. Some carried around radios, megaphones ed States has on its fellow NATO members. and musical instruments to help spread their message “We’re protesting endless war that this country is forc- across the city. ing other countries to join in,” she said. “[The United Ronald Schupp, an organizer with CANG8 (Citizens States] have[HAS] control of the other countries. It Against NATO/G8) was protesting against the money means we could pretty much dictate to the other coun- that NATO spends. tries what to do. We need money spent at home.” “It’s an out-dated alliance, it’s no longer needed, and Over 100 Teachers Unions protesters rallied towards it’s a war machine,” Schupp said. “NATO needs to go. improved labor laws, either protesting privately or with The wars need to go. The money needs to be put to the Labor union. more peaceful uses. The money should be used to feed, Ron Gordon, a CPS worker at Gregory, Legacy, and clothe, educate and provide jobs - peaceful pursuits.” Fraiser, is out protesting with other Chicago Teacher Schupp, who is for anti-violence, hoped for a peace- Union activists. ful protest. “I am here today because NATO is the most proficient “I believe today will go peacefully,” Schupp said. “Be- killing machine the world has ever known,” he said. cause violence will only detract from the message we Ed Zedzik from Whitney Young felt that NATO was a are spreading. Those that want to do violence maybe waste of energy and money. shouldn’t be here.” “It’s important to show the people that there are huge Protesters traveled from as far as Europe, Latin Ameri- wastes of money going on in NATO and the United ca and Asia to show their disapproval for the way NATO States is pumping a whole lot of money that is com- was handling global crisis. pletely unnecessary,” he said. “NATO has been obsolete Adam Schills, who is with Socialist Action, traveled all since 1991 since the Soviet Union collapsed.” the way from England to protest. Two o’clock came and the Veterans Against the Iraq “I am here protesting NATO and its ongoing war in War started the procession to 23rd and Michigan Ave. Afghanistan. I feel that the money could be better spent The activists followed at a sluggish pace due to com- on schools, hospitals, rebuilding the nations crumbling plete police control of the situation. As the march pro- infrastructure, job programs, and there are 1,001 better ceeded through the 90 degree weather, any attempts uses for it.” of physical protests seemed to burn out along with the Ingla Holger, former German consulate, spoke at the tired protesters by day’s end. June 2012 News/Features Page 3 Lane co-valedictorians share spotlight self academically, but she is also known for being Ukulele lessons when I was six,” said Gentner. extra-curricularly involved. Gentner admits to tap dancing when she was She has been the Statistical Secretary of Key four, and being so bad that she was placed at the Club for two years and captain of the Girl’s end of the stage. Cross-Country teams her senior year. Gentner Gentner has definitely left big footsteps, but also played softball her freshman and sophomore she does not expect her brother, who will be at- years before she switched to full time running tending Lane next year as a freshman, to have to despite setbacks. fill in her shoes. “I had some big goals coming into this season “I feel like we are different people and we have and they all didn’t pan out exactly as I'd hoped. different interests. I hope when he comes to Lane It was a good challenge to overcome,” said Gert- people won’t constantly compare him to me,” ner, who didn't make varsity Cross-Country and said Gentner, who says she wishes she were as was an alternate for track at City. creative as her brother. If Gertner is not studying or taking part in One of the most interesting things that no one after school activities, she is shopping at thrift knows about Gentner is that she loves solitude, stores. because she likes “recharging by herself.” “It combines shopping with a treasure hunt and “I like having time to spend by myself, so my I feel satisfied when I find something in a thrift brother and I built a ladder to go up on the roof, store. Plus it’s cheap, which I really enjoy and its because sometimes I like to read on the roof,” fun,” said Gentner, who helped organized Lane’s Gentner said. first thrift store to raise money for Camp SOAR Not only does Gentner like time by herself but located in Williams Bay, WI. Camp SOAR is an she also enjoys the political debates her family Lily Gentner, Div. 257. overnight camp for children with special needs has about issues in the news. by Children’s Research Triangle. “My family is pretty quirky, but it’s pretty fun,” The most satisfying thing Gentner ever found said Gentner, whose mom is a grade school By Mary Presley Accumulating a very high GPA seemed difficult for Gentner when she received her first B in her at a thrift store was a pair of J.Crew jeans that teacher and whose dad owns a metal fabrication were her size for six dollars. business. She once had a crying, hysterical fit when she most challenging class. “The walk home from the thrift store is a chal- Every summer Gertner’s family takes a trip to was three because she was afraid of turning four. “Academically, AP Spanish was quite a chal- lenge because I always have much more than I Springfield where they attend the State fair and Now, though, Lily Gentner, Div. 257, is 17 and lenge. I still don’t know how proficient I am in can carry,” said Gentner. this summer Gentner hopes to run a Triathlon. is ranked number one in her class. She has been Spanish,” laughed Gentner. Growing up, Gentner’s parents allowed her and Gentner has come a long way from that scared named one of Lane’s 2012 valedictorians. Even though Gentner received her first B, her her brother to freely explore whatever they were three year old. She has proven herself to be the With a 5.2 GPA and an ACT composite score parents never felt disappointed in her. interested in. all-American student. She is someone that excels of 35, Gentner has excelled in academics. She “They’ve been really supportive when it comes “I played softball for a really long time. I played in academics while still maintaining extra cur- applied to 10 colleges and was accepted to most down to academics. They never put unnecessary volleyball and I did taekwondo and I have a black ricular activities and political debates with her of them, including two Ivy League universities. pressure on me. I feel like all the pressure from belt in taekwondo. I played the clarinet for one family. Gentner is proud to be Lane’s 2012 Vale- “In the end my decision came down to Harvard school came from me,” said Gentner. year and the recorder in eighth grade. I also took dictorian. and Brown and I chose Harvard,” said Gentner. Not only has Gentner made a name for her-

By Grace Kerpan Aside from science, playing basketball with his friends at the park and running cross country are "I have a pretty bad case of senioritis." two of Saad's outlets for his favorite hobbies. Not the typical thing one might expect from Over the summer, however, Khan's schedule the valedictorian, but luckily for Saad Khan, lightens up a little bit when he trades his AP Div. 261, his senior year is coming to a close, classes and homework for lab work related to his and he is ranked number one. science fair project. Other than being number one in his graduat- Every summer, Saad works at Jesse Brown Vet- ing class, Khan's research of muscle atrophy has erans Affair Medical Center researching his bio- led him to his fourth consecutive win at the State medical/biochemistry project. Spending 8 hours Science Fair and two trips to the International at the lab (4-5 days a week), Khan does research Science and Engineering Fair. on skeletal muscular atrophy and through which But despite his remarkable achievements be- intracellular mechanisms it occurs. fore even graduating from Lane, Saad is a pretty Muscle atrophy is a condition that causes laid-back dude with a bit of a competitive edge. muscles to slowly shrink, and the research topic "I guess it's a pretty intrinsic quality, but I'm caught Khan's eye based on its connections to naturally competitive," Khan said. much larger diseases, being commonly induced This trait helped him excel in school and pushed by congestive heart failure, liver disease, cancer, him harder during cross country practices. and AIDS. But don't think his ambition in cross coun- Khan utilizes immunohistochemistry, the try has taken away from his social life. In fact, process of detecting antigens (a toxin or foreign he manages to balance his family, friends, and substance that induces an immunal response in sports pretty well with his schedule. the body). A computer software program called His day includes AP Biology, AP Spanish, AP SPOT Advanced helps him to study the effects Saad Khan, Div. 261. Stats, AP English Language and Composition, of a transcriptional factor called FoxO1 in skel- Honors Biochemistry, the required music class, etal muscular atrophy. Khan came to the conclu- micro level as well. Furthermore, muscle atrophy muscle fibers. homework and lastly, at least an hour of basket- sion that muscle atrophy occurred not only at was caused by a loss of proteins within each mus- The significance of his findings lies in the fact ball and 30-40 minutes of running. the macro level as originally believed but at the cle fiber rather than due to the loss of individual that muscle atrophy can be prevented, "and hope- fully by my research," said Khan, “researchers will find ways to improve the lives of the over 500 million patients diagnosed with it.” Khan plans on furthering his work in bio- chemistry at The University of Chicago next year. The prestige of his future endeavors is matched by the prestige of his title as vale- dictorian. But for the first time in Lane's his- tory, Lane does not have only one number one. This year two students tied for the top spot. Adding to this precedent-setting event, this year’s class is the 100th to graduate since Lane's first graduation in 1912. Sharing the spot with his fellow classmate, Lily Gentner, Div. 257, does not bother him at all. "In the end, it's all comes down to respect," Khan said. Class ranks are all based on a student's GPA at the end of the first semester of senior year, and with an extra AP class, Gentner was able to catch up to Khan. The secret to Khan's success isn't a super- power, it's mainly his support system of fam- ily and friends. Encouragement to strive more comes from his parents, his brother and his teachers. Through his handwork and dedication at school, Saad became number one and is hon- ored to represent his graduating class as one of the two valedictorians. June 2012 Features Page 4 Lane murals unnoticed Lane home to rare ethnic mixes their homes on the Lane walls was further delayed wearing any other color is deemed as disrespectful. By Diana Barragan because the library doors needed to be renovated By Dirce Toca However, the Filipino side of her family, will tend to for wheel-chair accessibility. mix light and dark colors, and the immediate family There are things in life that are always present, These paintings were created thanks to Kate With such a vast population of diverse students, of the person who passed away wears white. but sometimes go unnoticed. At Lane, the vast Buckingham, former president of Chicago Public it is no surprise to many to hear someone say they “At Filipino funerals, everyone is always taking numbers of paintings hanging on the walls are not School Art Society. In 1909, Buckingham wanted are of Mexican or Puerto Rican decent. Often times pictures, something that my dad's side found very the topics of discussion for most students, but they more art in public schools. To accomplish this, the the prominence of such diversity leaves students weird and a little disrespectful,” Montalvo said. are always there. Society sponsored an art contest at the School of overlooking particularly diverse mixed ethnicities in Sometimes it takes more than a second look at A total of 70 pieces of art hang on the walls of the Art Institute of Chicago. their peers. someone to know what ethnicity they really are. Lane and each tells its own story. The stories they Four students from the institute won: William E. “I am Filipino and Egyptian mainly. Filipino on “Saying you're mixed race is nice in conversa- tell depend on the time period that they were Scott, Margaret Hittle, Gordon Stevenson, Henry my mom's side and Egyptian on my dad's,” said tion because I guess most people don't know a half painted. These pieces were composed by many art- George Brandt. They created the murals that were Amir Allam, Div. 263. Welsh, half Japanese person,” said Stephen Yoshida, ists. then donated to Lane. Out of the four artists, Scott As a kid, Allam had a hard time fitting in, with Div. 250, who is Welsh from his mom's side and Though most students walk through the halls not stands out most for being an African-American art- the language barrier being a main problem. Learn- Japanese from his dad's side. knowing a thing about the murals, Ms. Nester, an ist at the time. He is well-known for challenging ing Arabic as well as Tagalog opened Allam's eyes to “When people ask me what Welsh is, I usually art teacher, has been helping to change that. Cur- how African-Americans were presented in art dur- how people gather according to racial ties. say that it's part of the United Kingdom,” Yoshida rently, Nester teaches a group of students about the ing the twentieth century. His mural, Dock Scene, “Being such a weird mix, I was made fun of and said. history of the paintings to prepare them to give now hangs by the library entrance. was usually the outcast,” Allam said. “But growing For Yoshida, being mixed race has resulted in not tours to visitors. These students are called docents. Another student from the institute, Dorothy older, it's very interesting learning about the two knowing much about his heritage since he does not However, the docents do not just get an art history Loeb, painted a mural that is referred to as the different cultures and accepting them as -my heri particularly relate to either of his ethnicities. out of this. Florinda Araya, Div. 452, a docent, “lost mural.” tage.” “It would be cool to have a lot of ethnic pride like credits this program for allowing her to develop However, the mural is no longer lost. It was Jessica Montalvo, Div. 385, is Filipino on her in the Polish or Puerto Rican communities because people skills as well as leadership skills. found in the garage of a friend of a friend of Flora mom's side and Mexican on her dad's side. Her par- it unites people with a common background,” he “I had the opportunity to interview WWII Vet- Doody, a special education teacher who headed the ents met at a party after nursing school and later said. erans who were also Lane Alumni. It was an honor restoration of the paintings in 1994. worked together at a hospital. On the other hand, having a varied mix of races just to sit and listen to their stories and their experi- The mural was misplaced during the restoration “Being two very different ethnicities has opened allows students like Anthony Bransford, Div. 360, ences as teenagers here at Lane,” Araya said. of the other ten murals, but it now hangs in its me up to different traditions and along the way, to see life from different points of view. Bransford is The works of art at Lane come from three time original position in room 113. I learned how unique each culture is,” Montalvo Puerto Rican from his mom's side and Filipino and periods: Progressive, WPA( Works Progress Ad- Besides Scott’s mural, Hittle and Stevenson have said. Black from his dad's side. His parents met in school, ministration), and Century of Progress. murals hung near the library entrance. Stevenson’s During winter break, Montalvo spends the holi- then later both went into the Marines. In the Progressive era (1909 to 1913) the early painting, Construction Site, focuses on having days mainly with her mom's side of the family. “Being different ethnicities opens your eyes to dif- works of art were hung at the original location of hope for a better future. “We rarely see our dad's side of the family. Only on ferent customs. I get to see how each of my cultures Lane. These paintings are now hung on the first The mural depicts America at the time of major Christmas or birthday parties do we see them and is lived,” Bransford said. floor in the main office hallway and - bytheen technological advances, which accurately describes not even the whole family is there,” Montalvo said. Even with large gaps between the cultures these trance to the library. Recently, the paintings by the what happened in the Progressive era. Hittle’s mu- With such a difference between cultures, certain students represent, they still take pride in the in- entrance to the library were put back up after being ral, Steel Mill, belongs to this same era. Her mural things are done differently. During funerals, Mon- dividuality of their ethnicities. Their diversity only taken down to be a part of a display at the Chicago of the mill shows the major industrial development talvo's Mexican side of the family wears all black, for adds to the cultures represented by Lane students. Cultural Center. Due to the popularity of these of the time and also the neglect for the laborers murals, the exhibit was extended. Their return to caused by these advances. Muslim girls embrace religion by wearing hijabs, niqabs, burqas ligious statement. curity,” Albasery said. “All eyes are on your personality and that’s what makes “The hijab is not just the cloth, it By Tateanna McCaskill & Sahara Yousuf, Div. 463, believes that me.” Lane diverse and so special and differ- also means to behave a certain way,” Ali Maggie Popek it is her responsibility as a Muslim to Just one year after the 9/11 event, Al- ent,” Albasery said. said. “Some people wear it, but do ev- wear the hijab. basery and her family were traveling to People are not shy when it comes to erything they’re not supposed to. You are Last summer, Maryan Mohamud, Div. “I wear the hijab as the symbol of re- Yemen when security became suspicious asking her questions about her religion, supposed to wear it for God, and if you 351, was playing basketball at the park ligion, but also to encourage other Mus- of them at an airport. The security - of and why she chooses to wear the hijab. don’t know why you’re wearing it, you’re against a girl about a year older than lims to be who they are,” Yousuf said. ficers pulled them aside to thoroughly “I have hair, I just choose to cover it,” eventually going to stop,” Ali said. she, who thought that just because Mo- Yousuf says that Muslims are some- check their bags and question the family, she told a student who inquired about There are also many who believe wear- hamud was wearing a hijab, she was no times intimidated and bullied, which almost causing them to miss their flight. her hair while Albasery was fixing her ing the hijab or traditional Muslim good. causes them not to embrace their reli- This was not the only time Albasery scarf. clothing does not change how religious “I look like I suck at basketball with gious traditions. and her family have encountered such Unlike Yousuf, Albasery decided to they are. Nimrah Tariq, Div. 367, says my scarf on so she definitely thought she Last year Yousuf enrolled in JROTC actions. Earlier this year, her family take P.E. her freshmen year, but did not that she notices a lot of people wearing could beat me, and those are my favorite to avoid Physical Education because she took a trip to New York and was inter- participate in swimming, and felt weird it for their parents, not because they be- people to play,” Mohamud said. did not want to rogated by security when she was the only student wearing lieve in it. It was a one-on-one game to 21 points. swim. She disliked “I just love Lane at O’Hare Airport. sweat pants. She chose not to swim be- Personally she doesn’t wear it because When the game got close the girl began the idea of swim- Albasery says the cause she did not want to expose certain she understands it is a big commitment to push and shove. But Mohamud was ming because it security officers parts of her body that are kept private by and doesn’t want to regret it. not going to let anyone underestimate would go against because people had pulled many Muslim women. “I think girls who wear it are normal her abilities, especially at 19 points when the meaning of the Muslims aside There are also questions asked of Mus- and beautiful, but I practice my religion she needed just one more bucket to win. hijab and she did here don’t judge while they were lim students like Ayesha Patel, Div. 476, my own way, and do the best that I can. However, she did not expect what was not want to expose there. that show the negative views of the hi- I don’t believe people should be forced going to happen next. certain parts of her what’s on your The security of- jab. to wear it, but if you wear it and then “I got the ball and all of a sudden I saw body. ficers asked them “People ask me if I have no rights and if constantly take it off, no one will take it her hands come at my head and she end- According to head, but on your numerous ques- I’m forced to wear it,” Patel said. seriously either,” Tariq said. ed up actually blindfolding me with my Yousuf, people tions like, “Who However, for many Muslim girls like Living in such a diverse and modern own scarf. I was already up for my layup are not spiritual personality...” did you stay with? Patel, wearing the hijab is not only for society also makes it difficult for one to and I thought I just wasn’t going to make enough these days Why did you come religious purposes, but is also a choice. live by old rules and standards. it. I hit the ground hard and scraped my and are becoming -- Denya Albasery here? And what do In grammar school, she was taunted “To be a perfect Muslim in America is knee and elbow,” she said. materialistic; only you need here?” as and was accused of being a terrorist by almost impossible, especially when there Angry, she heard her brother and other caring about fashion, or what others may they waited to catch their flight. fellow students. are so many opportunities to not follow friends at the sidelines, yelling at the girl think of them. “They automatically assumed we were Muslims believe that media footage of [the religion], but I still do,” Tariq said. for the dirty play. However, after helping Instead of conforming to the popular in New York for something bad,” she people in the Middle East burning U.S. “Religion is your personal relationship Mohamud up, they told her that the ball trends of today’s society, she continues to said. flags is one characteristic that leads to in- with God, not your relationship with went in. She had won - not something embrace her roots by wearing the hijab Albasery and her family were put in the valid stereotypes of the Muslim people. God and someone else.” that all Muslim girls can say. because she feels it provides a level of spotlight as others waiting to catch their “A lot of the media portrays Islam as Regardless of the fact that she does not In 2011 France enacted a law banning modesty. flights became angry because they were a bad religion and that women have no wear the hijab, Tariq still feels the ef- face-hiding Islamic niqabs and burqas. However, after the 9/11 attack on the holding up the line. rights,” Patel said. fects of people judging her because she The hijab was not prohibited because World Trade Center, people have asso- There was no doubt in her mind that On the contrary, Muslims like Patel is Muslim. unlike the niqab and burqa, it does not ciated negative views toward Muslims the she had been stereotyped by the secu- want to show that they are a part of a Mohamud, who wore the hijab her cover the face entirely. who wear the hijab and Yousuf is aware rity officers because she wears the hijab. larger Muslim community by emphasiz- freshman and sophomore year of high Two “veiled” women were arrested of this. “The hijab is associated with Islam ing conservatism. school developed feelings similar to Tariq near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris “When they see the headscarf, they au- which is represented by the media in a Aaisha Ali, Div. 355, admits that wear- recently. Before her junior year, she “had just a few hours after the legislation was tomatically associate me with the Middle negative manner,” she said. “People will ing the head covering has made for dif- an epiphany” and realized that the hijab passed. They were not arrested for wear- East,” she said. judge a whole group of people based on ficult times, but they have only brought had no significance to her anymore. ing the prohibited garments, but instead Although she has never encountered something that someone did.” her closer to her faith. “I have more of a carefree personality, because they were involved in unauthor- negative remarks, she is still able to sense Though these Lane students have often “I used to be really self-conscious be- but I realized how shallow some people ized protests, said police. The legislation that people are making assumptions faced blatant prejudice outside of Lane, cause no one wears clothes like me. But are, [who are] just now starting to be my banning certain garments has sparked a about her religion when they constantly levels of comfort with themselves and my dad told me that ‘we’re different’ friend. I’ve been the same person since social and political debate on the free- stare at her. their religion have been found within and ‘if you think you’re going to fit in freshman year!” Mohamud said. dom of religion in France. “When I get on the bus they get so the walls of Lane. by wearing Western clothes, you won’t,’” Because the hijab is so prominently The judgment and discrimination that caught up with terrorist views and cat- Albasery, who has felt the sting of dis- she said. worn by women of the Islamic religion, come along with wearing a hijab have egorize me,” Yousuf said. crimination many times, is amazed at Because of her strong belief and her many wear it for many different reasons. been affecting women worldwide for For Denya Albasery, Div. 452, also a the amount of acceptance she’s received parents who have taught her about her But all of them, if the live in the U.S, years. Lane students are no exception. Muslim, the airport is the most awkward at Lane. Muslim faith, she realized how much have at some time or another felt the Some are still plagued by the prejudice place for her. “I just love Lane because people here she loves wearing the hijab and practic- eyes of judgment upon them for exercs- from those who misunderstand their re- “It takes me forever to go through se- don’t judge what’s on your head, but on ing her religion. ing their freedom of religion. June 2012 Features Page 5 Standout of the Issue: Daniel Lauritzen After this experience, Lauritzen realized that his outfits were not in- proval. By Vanessa Pena deed costumes, they were outfits that allowed him to express himself With the approval, Lauritzen is now even more content with his without hurting anyone. ability to express who he is through dress. It’s Monday morning and Daniel Lauritzen, Div. 261, walks into “After the incident when Milsap Since Lauritzen landed an acting job at the Bristol Renaissance Lane sporting his favorite outfit: an elegant navy vest with gold but- told me to change because it was not Faire, he has become more confident in portraying the character to tons on each end, along with some black pants and a white wig. This part of my regular outfits, I realized which he was assigned. elaborate ensemble is based off that my way of dressing up meant “When I joined the renaissance faire I no longer cared what people “Alucard” from the Castlevania something more than just an outra- thought of me,” Lauritzen said, video game. geous outfit. My way of dressing up “When I dress as a certain character, I feel like I take the qualities On Tuesday, Lauritzen’s outfit allows me to express who I am,” said of that character. I tend to match my outfits with my mood. For includes a medley of one white Lauritzen. example, when I wear my pirate suit I tend to fit the character by blouse, black breeches, white However, Lauritzen is aware that acting goofy.” socks, and a tiny blue bag.. This perhaps his outfit on geek day could Lauritzen’s way of expressing himself starts within his family, who pirate outfit is inspired by the have been flagged as inappropriate. also enjoy dressing up differently, and who work at the Bristol Renais- Secret of Monkey Island video “I agree that the wig may have been a sance Faire where it has become a family tradition to attend. The Lau- game character “Guybrush.” little too much, but other than that I WEDNESDAY ritzen family enjoys singing and dancing around the maypole dance When hump day rolls around, was just trying to feel nerdy on geek at the faire. Lauritzen is wearing the outfit he day,” he said. Lauritzens’ older sister never goes a day without wearing a cloak as wears during the summer when Before Lauritzen plans to come to school with a different outfit, he part of her daily outfit. His sister also supplies the family with new he dances in a Renaissance Faire. must show a picture to Mr. Jarka in order to receive permission to outfits, buying the fabric and making them herself. Thursday, Lauritzen dresses like wear that outfit to school. Lauritzen tends to get very festive when it comes to holidays. For MONDAY any other Lane student only to This system was established when Lauritzen was walking back example, he wore an elf costume dur- Lauritzen sports many end the week with a bang. His into Lane from lunch, and a security guard flagged him down. ing Christmas time to show his Christ- different outfits throughout best outfit is saved This was the second time Lauritzen had been mas spirit. Lauritzens’ sister recently the week. Many are based on for last. stopped by school administrators due to his outfit. finished an elf costume that is now a characters in videogames, These unique The security guard then escorted Lauritzen to the new item for Lauritzen’s wardrobe, and such as Wednesday’s outfit. outfits are influ- discipline office for his outfit being “inappropri- which Lauritzen wore on St. Patrick’s enced by video ate.” Day. Just like any other, this outfit also game characters that Lauritzen enjoys playing, and “This annoyed me. This was not the first time I had to pass Mr. Jarka’s standards. outfits that he wears during the summer when he was asked to explain myself for simply trying to Even though Lauritzen receives a lot works the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin. express myself,” Lauritzen said. of attention on the days he dresses up, During spirit week, Lauritzen was wearing his favor- After the Dress code handbook was taken out he is able to see past the strange stares. ite outfit based off of Alucard to fit in for Geek day. and closely examined to see exactly what dress code “Often people tell me that it’s either re- “The Alucard outfit makes me feel nerdy, so I was policy Lauritzen was breaking, Mr. Jarka explained ally weird or really awesome. However, just trying to feel nerdy on geek day,” said Lauritzen. to Lauritzen that he would like to see pictures of all I never plan on changing my ways. I However, Lauritzen was tapped on the shoulder by his outfits before he wears a new outfit. will continue having fun with the way Mr. Milsap who mandated him to change since he was TUESDAY Lauritzen had to provide Mr. Jarka with pictures I express myself and feel comfortable wearing a “costume” rather than a regular outfit. that were then forwarded to Dr. LoBosco for ap- THURSDAY with.” Magic Tom mystifies fellow students with sleight of hand AP testing environments and those are the ones I look for the By Aaisha Ali most.” criticized, complimented Grudzinski says his go-to trick would Thomas Grudzinski, Div. 361, is a laid definitely be a trick called the invisible back but motivated student who wears deck. He says it’s very popular among problems with her testing environ- the identity of an average junior, but other successful magicians. By Kevin Morales ment. there is something he can do that most “Basically the way it works is I have a "The paper work was tedious but people cannot: magic. Yup, Grudzinski deck of cards and I ask the spectator to As you sit at your "cubicle" with I don't think [the gym] affected me. is an experienced magician. pick a card - name any card at the top your AP exam in front of you, you It was really spaced out so we didn't Everyone is familiar with magic. of their head. I make sure to tell them try to sort through your memory have to worry about being in some- We have seen it in Harry Potter mov- it has to be random, it has to be hard to find out what the right answer one's way," Kowalcyzk said. ies and in various television shows. We for me to guess. But no matter what is to a question you've been stuck Kowalcyzk doesn't think that the have heard spells cast and seen objects card they do guess, that’s the card that’s on. Suddenly you’re startled back location of a test has any real effect appear and disappear. But, really, what facing in a different direction from all into reality by the ring of the 12:25 on how a student does. is magic and why are we so impressed the other cards in the deck. The trick bell, which is then followed by the "I think that we did equally well. by it? can be repeated over and over again- no sounds outside of your testing room Basically I base it off whether you “A magic trick is just bending real- one’s figured it out.” made by students heading to their know the info or not. Yeah the en- ity, sort of breaking the rules while still Grudzinski has used his magic to sixth period class. All of this dis- vironment plays a role but I don't staying within the limits of the rules,” his advantage many times. In fact, he Tom Grudzinski fans a deck of tracts you from what you were try- think that it's that dramatic of a said Grudzinski. “The things that mag- has incorporated magic into his sci- cards in a Lane hallway. ing to do. role," she said. ic allows you to do are unrealistic. If ence fair presentation claiming that his That was the case for Dawid Olech, Several studies on testing envi- you can do anything that’s supposed to project wasn’t very good and to distract this man. Tom is a clear example of Div. 354, who was alarmed by the ronments have shown that students be impossible of course people are go- from that fact he related magnetism to that witches do exist. Or in his case a passing period bell while taking his perform better on exams when they ing to be impressed by it.” magic. wizard.” AP European History exam. are in small groups in a normal Olech, among many other stu- classroom setting rather than when Grudzinski’s passion for magic began “I always carry a bag that has some Fredricks describes his favorite dents who enrolled in AP classes, they are in large groups. Also, plenty when he was a freshman. He wanted to sort of magic devices in it because you trick. took their final exams in one of three of desk space is said to contribute to stick out of the crowd, and do some- never know when there’s going to be a “There’s this one trick where Tom has rooms at Lane: the civics room 113, better test results. However, a Wis- thing most people don’t do. Magic be- substitute teacher who’s really cranky a small deck of cards and then some- the freshman gym, or room 036 consin researcher found that either came the perfect solution. and wants to make the whole class mis- how he does his magic and they be- down in the school's basement. type of environment does not have “Magic is kind of my way of just erable,” said Grudzinski, who uses his come a big deck of cards! I’m like ‘you In each room several tables and much weight on how students per- messing with people’s heads, bringing magic tricks to put teachers into more gotta be kidding me!’ it was just small! chairs were set up with white card form on their exams. new light to their reality. Sometimes of a relaxed mood. That leaves me all dazed.” board dividers resembling cubicles Narcisa Olendorf, Div. 383, was people think that something’s physical- “Im kind of a hero in that sense,” said Although Grudzinski has many fans, separating each seat. Still, the test- able to experience what it was like ly impossible and I like to prove them Grudzinski. not everybody enjoys his talent. ing environments in each room to take an AP exam in both rooms. wrong,” said Grudzinski. On a bus trip back from Apsin, “To be perfectly honest I don’t under- proved to be different for students, Olendorf took AP Environmental Grudzinski sees magic as a talent, Grudzinski and some of his friends stand the point of any of it,” said Tom showing that sometimes location Science and AP World History in “You have to have a certain talent to were bored and decided to take advan- Lewczykowski, Div. 376. “I know that can in fact have an impact on one's the freshman gym and in room 113 be good at it. I mean, you could prac- tage of the exaggerated reactions that half of his tricks are always with cards, performance on an exam. with few problems during either tice all day long but if you don’t have were already coming from some intoxi- and either way I know that one of two Olech, who took his exam in room exam. that certain attitude towards it - that’s cated people who were on the bus. things will happen. One: the card he’ll 113, had some mixed feelings about "I think [the exam] was set up something you can’t artificially create. “So I asked some random person pull out will invariably be my card or the location. well," Olendorf said. "But I think You have to have it naturally to some ‘oh do you like magic?’ and they’re two: he’ll go through a long complex "The room was very cool which for other people the bells and stu- extent.” like ‘oh yeah I love magic’ and pretty routine just to get my card. Its so pre- helped me to concentrate," Olech dents in the hall could have been a Grudzinski says he really enjoys the soon I have a whole bus full of scream- dictable and yet its so obvious that its said, "But even though they blocked problem because of the noise and reactions of his audience. He usually ing drunks yelling ‘Oh my god, he’s been rigged and people don’t see it!” the section of the hall, it was still frequent interruptions." puts on big shows in the middle of a witch, he’s Harry Potter he goes to Grudzinski says magic is just a hobby pretty loud, but it wasn't too bad." Olendorf, however, did find the large crowds but sometimes he choos- Hogwarts!’ you know, just because I to him and is not worth pursuing as Olech found his room almost re- cardboard dividers used to separate es to break the ice with individuals can turn some cards blank and put ink a career, but he might go around and laxing but he did not think his ex- students to be a bit strange. through magic. on them again,” said Grudzinski. perform for schools once in a while perience was as bad as others had "I thought it was a little awkward “Whenever I bend someone’s reality Grudzinski has many fans at Lane, when he is older. experienced in testing room such as because it kind of confined the their eyes light up. There’s just a certain one of whom is Amery Fredricks, Div. In the case that Lane will start up the freshman gym. space and if you had to adjust it, it excitement that they get and that kind 376. Fredricks says he is left astonished their annual talent show next year, "I think the big classes got it worse was loud," she said. of excitement only magic can bring. every time Grudzinski performs a new Grudzinski definitely plans on being because of the hot gym...people The experiences of many students I really enjoy seeing that reaction,” trick for him, and says Grudzinski’s part of the act. “I’ll definitely be in it, don't think straight when it's too at Lane seem to agree with the find- Grudzinski said. “I always look for the magic is a gift to the people of Lane. I started up sort of a stage routine that hot or cold," he said. ings of the researcher in which the people who give the most exaggerated “He’s obviously not from this earth,” I’m going to be working on over the However, Isabela Kowalcyzk, Div. place where they took their exam reactions. Everyone is impressed to Fredricks said. “I thought during the summer in case there is one.” 385, took her AP Psychology test had no real effect on their perfor- some extent, but typically the preppy Salem witch trials we got rid of all the in the freshman gym and found no mance. girls always give the loudest responses witches, but clearly we forgot to check June 2012 Features Page 6 Herbert Hans Haupt: Lane’s most notorious alum?

ther, Haupt became a supporter of the resumed a life of seeing friends sider Haupt to very very cun- By Julia Kulon German-American Bund, an organiza- and family, romancing the old ning, but not intelligent.” tion that backed Hitler and Germany in flame he had left a year ago, He also attested to He was the first of the six men to the 30s and 40s. Pro-Nazi organizations and preparing to resume his Haupt’s position as an go. Seven minutes were needed for the like this were not uncommon prior to job at an optical company as optician in Chicago, and electric chair to take his life. It was Au- World War II. In 1939, the American an apprentice. Haupt’s fluency in English. gust 8, 1942. Only five years earlier, the Socialist Party held a huge rally and pic- He was intentionally vague Dausch received a 30- convicted German spy Herbert Hans nic at Riverview Park - where Jewel is about what he had been up year sentence and Burger Haupt had walked the halls of Lane on located today. to for the past year. When a life sentence. In 1948, his way to classes. In 1941, Haupt left Chicago with asked by his mother where President Truman granted In a letter to his father the former friends to vacation in Mexico. He later he had been, Haupt ignored executive clemency to Dasch Lane student wrote, “Try not to take testified at his trial that he left because the question by responding, and Burger on the condition this too hard. I have brought nothing he wanted to end a relationship with “Well, I’m back.” of deportation. The two men but grief to all of my friends and rela- Gerda Stuckmann, whom he had gotten Haupt gave no more an- never received pardon. tives who did nothing wrong. My last pregnant. The boys’ escapades eventually swers to his old girlfriend, When the other six were thoughts will be of Mother.” landed Haupt and his friend Wolfgang Stuckman. executed it became the larg- Two months earlier, on June 17, Wergin in Germany just when Germa- “You’ve no idea how that est mass execution by electric 1942, Haupt had scrambled on an in- ny declared war on the United States. fellow can talk. He can talk chair in American history. flatable raft from a German U-584 Because both were considered German you blue in the face and Haupt’s parents were also submarine with three other Nazi agents citizens, they were sent to their respec- you think he’s telling you tried on the notions of not re- making way to the shores of a Florida tive families in Germany by the govern- something, but at the end porting their son and support- beach. From there, the boys waited until ment. Haupt joined his grandmother in he’s told you nothing,” ing him for the eight days after morning and caught a bus to Jackson- Stettin and Wergin went to Konigsberg, she told the New Orleans he returned to the U.S. ville (which was about 30 miles away). Germany (now Kaliningrad, Russia). Times-Picayune in a June Prosecutors had the strongest Another group of four agents landed by According to the FBI, Haupt caught 1942 interview. case for treason against Her- Amagansett, Long Island, New York. the attention of German army lieuten- Haupt did not, how- bert’s father Hans because he Each made their separate ways to ant Walter Kappe who was preparing a ever, waste any time in FBI Mugshot: Herbert Hans Haupt in 1942. had bought a car for his son and predetermined places, according to the sabotage mission called Operation Pas- suggesting to Stuck- had publicly made pro-German instructions they had received. Haupt torius. It aimed to weaken the U.S. eco- man that they get mar- remarks. He was convicted and took his train to Chicago where he nomically by bombing specified bridges, ried the following week and sentenced to a life sentence and planned to resume the life he had left a factories, and hydroelectric plants. The gave her 10 dollars for a blood test, later a death sentence. But on year before on Chicago’s north side. mission would only work if Kappe ob- which was a requirement for marriage June 29, 1943, the Seventh Circuit of Born in Stettin, Germany, Haupt tained young men who knew their way back then. guilty and sentenced to death. The Su- Appeals unanimously reversed the deci- was the only child of Hans Haupt and around the U.S. The plan was approved Stuckman accepted reluctantly, but the preme Court released its decision to the sion. Erna Froehling. Hans emigrated to the by Adolf Hitler himself. marriage never had a chance to take public in October 1942. In 1944, without witness statements, United States in 1923, seeking a better Wergin later claimed that sometime place. He was arrested a few days later. According to the FBI, General Biddle Erma Haupt was interned and deported life after World War I of which he was a within that time Haupt had a change President Franklin D. Roosevelt or- and J. Edgar Hoover appealed to Presi- to Germany in 1946. Hans Haupt was veteran. He ended up in Chicago, where of heart. Upon meeting Haupt for the dered that the eight men be tried by a dent Roosevelt to change the sentences of given early releas in 1957 and hoped to he worked as a contractor and painter. last time, Wergin recalled Haupt’s fear secret military tribunal. His order was two of the men: Ernest Peter Burger and rejoin his wife in Germany. Their origi- In 1925, after sending for his wife and and tears. Haupt wanted to land on the upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Ac- George John Dasch. Both had surren- nal hometown of Stettin was no longer child, Haupt settled into a Lincoln Park beach and disappear. cording to the secret trial transcripts, the dered to the FBI as soon as they arrived open to them because of the border re- home on 2234 N. Fremont Street, only “Herbie just wanted to get back to eight men were tried on the violations back in the U.S. from Germany. Inter- constructions that occurred after World three miles from Lane Tech. America,” said Wergin in an interview of 81st and 82nd Articles of War, which rogated for eight days, Dasch revealed War II. The town was on land that had By his high school years Herbert with Chicago Magazine in 2002. address the issue of conspiracy with an the targeted locations, mission goals, been granted to Poland. The Haupts Haupt took a greater interest in join- Wergin did not return to the U.S. with enemy. Haupt pleaded not guilty to all and locations of his co-conspirators. He had almost nothing to turn to. ing the workforce than academics. He Haupt because he had been drafted into charges at the month-long trial. had been the Long Island group’s leader. In his interview with Chicago Maga- wanted to earn money. Consequently, the Germany army where he served on The lawyers attempted unsuccess- As reported in the Gainesville Sun in zine in 2002, Wergin said that after the his high school career was a turbulent the Russian infantry front. fully to get the cases moved to civilian 1982, Dasch experienced “a change of war he tried to return to the U.S., but one and he eventually dropped out. Those that did return with Haupt to courts. The U.S. Supreme Court denied heart after his New York landing.” his request for a visa was denied. He Some sources list Haupt as having also the U.S. never had the chance to enact the appeal, saying that the accused were On the subject of Haupt at the tri- married, had two daughters, moved to been enrolled at Schurz and Amundsen Operation Pastorius. All eight of the “unlawful combatants.” This decision bunal, Burger said, “I would like to add Colombia, moved to Mexico, and in high schools. While at Lane, however, Nazi agents were arrested by the FBI aroused controversy. that I consider Haupt very dangerous. 1956 – the year before Hans Haupt was he did serve in J.R.O.T.C. within 10 days of their return. The verdict was handed down on July He was formerly a wrestler and a boxer deported back to Germany – finally re- Influenced by his nationalistic fa- For eight days, the 22-year-old Haupt 31, 1942. The eight men were found and he is extraordinarily strong. I con- turned to the United States.

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Senior year has Bill Phan, Div. 258, had his most embarrassing senior moment dur- come and almost gone for many students at Lane, but the memories ing international days. Being president of the senior class, he was em- and experiences will stay with them forever. barrassed in front of people who actually knew who he was and could Kasey Chronis, Div. 251, participated in Dance Team since her tease him for it. freshman year, she won senior notable for Best dancer, and was a dancer “Honestly my most embarrassing memory in high school was when I for Italian Club. Fittingly, her favorite senior memory relates to danc- sang the national anthem aloud this year with a friend for the first day ing. of International Days. I tend to get really nervous when I’m in front of “The homecoming game dance performance was definitely my favor- a big crowd and on top of that I had to sing in front of everyone there,” ite moment this year. My friend and I both wanted to make this year said Phan. “So while I stood in front of a crowd of about 300 students, thought that way too early - about a month and a half before school the best performance since it would be the last year,” Chronis said. my legs and arms began to tremble and my voice got really shaky as I ended. My grades have dropped slightly, but it’s just the fact that I al- Hundreds of fans cheered the Dance Team and the energy was began to sing.” lowed myself to get lower grades than I should bugs me.” through the roof. During all that commotion, Chronis experienced a Patty Mota also falls victim to stage fright. Mota had to give a speech Four years of school has also taught many seniors good life advice. moment that she’ll always remember. in front of parents the open house for National Honors Society because Reflecting back on some experiences, some wish they could have done “At the homecoming game, my team and I stood on the field, ready she is president this year. things differently. to perform. The field lights were shining down on us and we just stood “I was so nervous. I literally had to wing my speech. I talked about “My best advice to all the ladies is: date a guy who is smarter than you. there waiting for the music to start. The beginning of the routine starts random things for two minutes and kept rambling. It was only two Find someone that can challenge you, it’ll be much more interesting. with our heads down. I looked up, just for a second and saw the stands minutes, but it felt like forever,” said Mota, “Two old people came up Other guys will just keep you down. A smart guy will keep you on your more filled than I ever did before,” said Chronis. “I felt this big rush to me at the end and thanked me for my speech. I knew they just felt feet,” said Mota. seeing everyone cheering for us. I knew this was going to be an amaz- bad for me because I did terrible!” Jessica Cleary spent three years of high school figuring out one piece ing night. I put my head back down like everyone else and gave the Lily Genter, Div. 257, has not had a big embarrassing moment yet, of advice that made her senior year the best it could be. Cleary played performance of my life.” but fears it is yet to come. This year, Gentner is going to be valedicto- a role in four high school musicals and plays. With this experience, she Andre Garcia, Div. 276, gave the performance of his life at the last rian of her class. has learned the essentials of a relationship and how to deal with stress. football game of the season. He played on Lane’s football time for four “I have to give a speech at Graduation. That may take the cake for “Focus on first yourself. You are number one. Then, you can help the years. He was recruited to the team while still in elementary school. His most embarrassing moment of my life! I haven’t had too much experi- number twos, everyone else. If someone wants to be in your life, then last game playing for Lane truly resonated with him. ence with these kind of speeches!” Gentner said. they will make that effort to be a part of it. I took this advice to heart “The last game of the season was amazing. It was pouring rain out Even though, there have been four years to achieve everything on this year.” Cleary said. and no one was there to even watch us play. But that didn’t even matter their high school bucket list, some seniors are going to leave high school Hanses and Gentner both advise the underclassman to enjoy high because we still had an amazing game. It was one of the few times the with some regrets. school while it lasts. The best way to remember it is to live in every team really felt like a family. Throughout the game I couldn’t help but “I regret not participating in Senior Ditch Day! I was so scared to moment. feel proud to play for Lane and be able to put on my uniform for the ditch because I thought my teachers would catch me or give pop quiz- “Senior year goes by fast, especially once college applications are fin- last time in high school,” Garcia said. zes that day. But, nobody was at school that day so it was pointless to ished. So enjoy it all! Be excited for college, but don’t wish away the Another senior, Tanya Cepeda, Div. 265, also lived out her favorite come. I should’ve been more of a rebel!” said Sarah Hanses, Div. 266, present,” Gentner said. senior memory playing sports in the rain. Cepeda ran cross country for four-year member of Key Club. Hanses wishes senior year didn’t have to end. four years at Lane. Her most memorable moment happened the sum- Phan’s regret is opposite that of Hanses. He wishes he was a more “The other day, I was driving home with friends when I realized we mer before senior year during conditioning. diligent student. only have a handful of these home drives left. I’ll cry at graduation “We were all divided up into groups and playing a scavenger hunt “I think my biggest regret would be that I allowed the “senioritis” to because I’ll miss it all. I’ll cry so much that day that my fake lashes will kind of game. It was beautiful out, the sun was shining and my friends finally hit me at the end of the year because I had the thought that I come off!” she said. and I were running around. All of a sudden the sky turns black and have done so much and it is time to just relax,” said Phan. “But I had

on a list that the Board of Education creates, show- was like ‘no I already did that.’” with an inbox full of congratulations from teachers, “Dignam” ing who is approved by the state to hold a position By Monday, May 14, the LSC gave their unani- as well as pats on the back when he can find time to continued from pg. 1 as principal. mous vote as to who should become Lanes newest casually walk down the halls of Lane. Since Dignam was already on the list, he decided Principal. Dignam received the 11 out of 11 votes, “[Lane’s staff] has all been there to congratulate Of course, becoming an Assistant Principal doesn’t that his experience with Lane, and experience in and learned of his victory at school that night, while me,” said Dignam. “I have a wonderful relationship take nearly as much effort or time as becoming leadership might be enough to give him a shot for preparing for the next day’s AP tests. with them.” Lane’s Principal did for Dignam. Once Dr. Lobosco the job as principal. From then on, Dignam (among “I was confident about my abilities [as a potential It may seem like a big change for Lane, switching announced her retirement in March, advertisements others who applied) were interviewed by Lane’s Principal for Lane], but it was up in the air,” said from one principal to another, but Dignam plans on appeared, listing at least 50 requirements for Lane’s LSC, who finally narrowed down their choices to Dignam, who didn’t consider his new position final staying accessible and keeping his door wide open to newest leader. In order to become a principal in the three candidates for the job. until he signed the contract that granted him Lane’s anyone who might wander in. city of Chicago, candidates are required to earn a “[I] was able to answer the questions,” said Dig- newest Principal. type 75 certificate and have a master’s degree in nam, who was told to give his input on hypothetical Although it has only been a few days since his new school leadership. Only then are candidates placed situations which he already had experience with. “It position has been announced, Dignam finds himself June 2012 Features Page 8 Tanning trend takes off as Prom approaches Tanning beds, therefore, have the power to control cently, for prom,” she said. “If she does take her six-year-old tanning, she’s in- exposure time and the ratio of UVA to UVB rays for Although she wishes she was somewhere else when sane,” said Conrad. By Alexandria Martinez a ‘perfect balance’ Since tanning beds filter out most she is laying in a tanning bed. To steer girls away from tanning beds, Dr. Amin of the burning UVB rays, chances of getting burned “I’m scared to death of tanning! I don’t want to mess suggests self tanning lotions and spray tans. Kelly Conrad, Div. 351, hits the tanning beds after decrease dramatically,” researchers said. with melanoma. But I need some color, so I’m literally “There are some good ones out there that give you a school at least once a week. Regardless of the low chances, Conrad has been praying to God that I don’t get cancer the entire time nice bronzed color,” said Amin. “My sophomore year I went almost every other day,” burned by a tanning bed. I’m in there,” she said. Because of her sensitive skin, Conrad tried spray said Conrad. “Then I stopped for a while, but I’ve “When I first started tanning, I would burn almost Conrad has the same concerns, but because she does tanning before she tried a tanning bed. started up again for prom.” every time. It really hurt. When you get a natural sun not tan too often, she is not worried. “It was literally the worst decision of my life. I Conrad has a tanning package at her favorite salon. tan, you don’t get burned in places like your armpits. “I’ll be fine. I don’t do it for long periods of time scratched my arm afterwards and my tan came off in It allows her to upgrade to higher levels of tanning With a tanning bed, if you get burned you won’t be anymore,” said Conrad. that spot,” said Conrad. “My nails were orange and I once a month. She uses this to her advantage in her able to put your arms [down] without wincing,” said However, Sokolowski frequently tanned for long pe- had to walk around with streaks on my arm.” quest to look, “less pasty.” Conrad. riods of time. Her parents eventually told her to stop. “There is a resistance to tanning lotions and spray Sylwia Sokolowski, Div. 270, also takes advantage of Dr. Nilam Amin, medical director of Nima Skin “I was tanning at high levels four to five times a tans among teen girls because it isn’t ‘natural’,” said the tanning package at her salon. Institute, finds tanning beds dangerous and associates week. I looked really orange,” Sokolowski said. Amin. “I try to go as often as I can to get my money’s the rise in tanning among teen girls to peer pressure. According to Dr. Amin, more parents need to say This resistance is exactly what doctors like Amin are worth,” Sokolowski said. “Having a tanning package “Teen girls go tanning because their friends do it,” no to tanning. trying to steer teens from. makes that easy.” said Dr. Amin. “Parents often give the “go ahead” to their children, According to Time Magazine, Conrad and Sokolows- Sokolowski believes tanning is part of her culture. and I’ve even seen parents that go ki are only two of the estimated, “2.3 million teens “We all know the stereotypes; I’m Polish and in my tanning with their kids,” Dr. Amin who pop into a tanning parlor at least once a year, community tanning is popular,” Sokolowski said. said. helping make indoor tanning what an industry trade Sokolowski has been tanning since she was 14 years Patricia Krentcil, group says is a $5 billion-a-year business.” old. the famous tanning Whether they are hoping for a natural-looking “glow” “I go tanning at least once or twice a week. It becomes mom from New or trying to avoid looking washed out against their addicting, almost. I feel more attractive when I’m tan Jersey, was recently accused of prom dresses, tanning beds are becoming increasingly and my confidence level is higher,” said Sokolowski. taking her six-year-old daughter to popular among teen girls. Dermatologists are worried Sokolowski and Conrad both began tanning because a tanning booth, which led to skin that tanning beds are the cause of the increase in skin their friends did it. burns. Although she cancer among teens. “It felt like there was a social standard I had to meet denies the accusations, Despite frequently tanning, Sokolowski is afraid of among the people in my community. All my friends Krentcil the long term effects of tanning beds. do it, and in order to fit in, I do too,” said Sokolows- created a “It sounds stupid, but it’s like a drug. I know it’s not ki. debate be- good for me, but I still do it. So I’m in that tanning Conrad feels slightly different. tween people bed just hoping I don’t get melanoma,” Sokolowski “I don’t do it to fit in. I feel pretty with or without a for and against said. tan. But I definitely started because one of my friends tanning. Articles Sokolowski would be relieved to know that accord- suggested I go with them,” said Conrad. about the “tanning ing to Vanderbilt University research, indoor tanning An anonymous Lane student began tanning because mom” dominated is much safer than receiving outdoor exposure to the one of her ethnic club members said she looked pale. news headlines for a sun. Her friend suggested she should go tanning before In- week in early May. “Light emitted from tanning equipment contains ternational Days. Snookie Polizzi, Jersey Shore celebrity, called Krent- approximately 40% less UVB rays, the most harm- “That was the first time I went tanning, and I didn’t cil “crazy” and said “she needs help.” ful type of radiation, than does light from the sun. go too often afterwards. I only started up again, re- The tanning mom makes Conrad cringe. Students survive Alzheimers disease forces cancer; share stories students into adult roles While Caraballo and Johnson had cancer at a A man, known as Steve, is frequently visited by his By Deanna Schnotala young age, Angela Kuqo, Div. 352, just went into By Airis Cervantes family but he does not recognize them anymore. remission, which is when a person has officially “It’s so scary how fast the disease takes you. Every Though cancer can be scary, some people grow gotten rid of cancer, in August of 2011. But that After taking a nap in the morning, May Borges, Div. single day his wife comes and visits him, and his kids stronger from going through it. does not make her experience any different. 260, showers and gets herself ready. She then bathes her come to do their homework in his room,” said Cirkic. Lauren Johnson, Div. 364, was only 10 years “I couldn’t believe it was happening to me,” mother and changes her diaper; the usual routine. Not Another patient, Jan, lives in her past as a teenager old when she was told she had Chronic Myloid Kuqo said. “It’s one of those things where it’s ‘al- many students can say the same about their mornings. and several times she has attempted to leave the nurs- Leukemia. At 10 years old, when she barely knew ways other people’.” But as Alzheimer’s disease quickly progresses through ing home, making up stories about different boyfriends how to do long division, cancer was the last thing Kuqo had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, but caught it her mother’s brain, Borges has been forced to switch that come to visit her. she expected. Now that she is a “cancer survivor,” in an early stage. She made sure it did not change roles and become her mother’s caretaker Buckingham Pavilion has a center that specializes Johnson says that she would not go back and who she was. “I feel like she’s my baby, but she’s my mom,” said in Alzheimer’s and dementia but some patients are at change a thing. “I didn’t want to be the kid with cancer, I just Borges. such a severe stage that the disease treatments are no “It was Hell, for a long time,” she said. “But in wanted to be Angela,” she said. Her mother, Maybelline Borges, has had Alzheimer’s longer an option. the end, it made me a way stronger person.” Cancer can also cause many school related for four years and a little over a year ago she forgot that Alzheimer’s is a disease without a cure. Although it While some people may be cautious with ev- problems. When Kuqo was told she needed che- Borges was her daughter. is mostly seen in elderly people, it is not a result of old erything they do in fear of getting cancer again, motherapy, she was given the option of being “I want my mom [back] but there’s a reason this age. There are various treatments currently available, Johnson is the complete opposite. homebound or going to school when she felt well is happening” said Borges. “I’m not going to mope but further advances are always being researched. “I’m not scared. If it’s going to happen, it’ll hap- enough. around the rest of my life asking, ‘why did this hap- Kathrin Kajderowicz, Div. 369, along with an un- pen,” she said. “You can’t be scared to live.” “I wanted to go,” she said. “It helped keep my pen to me?’” dergraduate student at Northwestern, have developed She is not the only cancer survivor to feel this mind off things.” With a history of Alzheimer’s disorder running in the a new treatment method for Alzheimer’s. Four years way. Although cancer caused her a lot of trouble, family, Borges was not surprised when her mother was ago Kajderowicz became involved in a youth leader- Aubrey Caraballo, Div. 362, admits that when Kuqo says she would not go back and change diagnosed. Maybelline never underwent an Alzheim- ship program at UCLA for an introduction to engi- she was first diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic anything. er’s treatment. Schizophrenia medication and frequent neering course. Through the program she met Dr. Leukemia, she immediately thought she was go- “For my sake, I wouldn’t [change anything]. evaluations at Rush hospital were all the medical atten- David Gatchell, previously the head of bioengineering ing to die. It made me stronger, and it’s one of those things tion she received. at Northwestern. “When I was little, my favorite movie was ‘A that when it’s finally over, you’re so happy,” she With the help of her father, Carlos, Borges constantly Not even 16 years old, Kajderowicz watched the lab Walk To Remember’, where the girl gets cancer said. takes care of her mom. Considering her father’s long work that Dr. Gatchell and other undergraduate stu- and dies. So, I thought everybody who got cancer With cancer can also come new friendships, and day with Maybelline, Borges goes straight home after dents at Northwestern performed on stem cells. died,” she said. With this confusion, Caraballo that can also bring loss. Johnson talks about her school. She limits herself to extra-curricular activities As the research progressed, Dr. Gatchell realized that was unsure what to do. friend Aaron, who died last year of cancer. as to not take time away from her mom. he did not have enough time on his hands to complete “It was weird, it was like I saw my future,” she “They couldn’t get rid of his,” she said. “I have to “She was a great person. Sometimes I didn’t appreci- the research, therefore he allowed Kajderowicz and an said. “I thought I was never going to get married, think there’s a reason for everything.” ate her the way I should have and it’s caused me to undergrad student at Northwestern to complete it and never have kids, things like that.” Caraballo was Johnson also says friendships between people mature faster,” said Borges. add any research that they found. reassured she would get to do all of these things with cancer are a lot different than the average Borges confesses that the hardest thing about her Through their research, they developed a method since people with her type of cancer had a 95% one. mom having alzheimer’s is that, “she doesn’t respond to lengthen the time it takes for your brain cells to be survival rate. “There’s definitely a bond, something a normal to [my dad and me] as well as with other people.” diminished by Alzheimer’s disease allowing patients to Like Johnson, Caraballo was only 10 years old friendship doesn’t have,” she said. “They’re a lot Since Borges’s mother is scared most of the time, live longer and fuller lives. Although similar methods when she was diagnosed. But with that experi- stronger in a weird way.” “she’ll hit you, she doesn’t [want to] listen, and she’s have been tested, their developing research has shown ence behind her, she is more open to trying new Cancer is not something that is wished for by picky.” that parts on the app protein between two neurons re- things. anyone. But if a person can get through it, it Currently Borges does not consider sending her duces buildup of plaques and tangles which cause the “I want to do more extreme things, like bungee might not be looked at as the worst thing pos- mother to a nursing home. disease. jumping,” she said. “I also want to travel a lot.” sible. Emina Cirkic, Div. 251, takes care of patients with By August 2011, they received a patent, which pro- But there are still some activities she has been “It really opened my eyes,” Johnson said. “But Alzheimer at the Buckingham Pavilion nursing home. vides them with funding and ownership of their re- told not to do by her doctor. if you can pull through, cancer isn’t the end of In the six months that Cirkic has worked at the nurs- search. Kajderowicz has been studying and researching “My doctor doesn’t let me go in tanning the world.” ing home, she has observed patients with severe cases on a treatment for Alzheimer’s for four years. Her mo- beds,” she said. “But if it were up to me, I defi- of Alzheimer’s disease. tivation comes from someone who was close to her. nitely would.” June 2012 Features Page 9 Lane senior discusses living with undiagnosed illness Vazquez’s seizures get in the way of class and have been “becoming By Agnieszka Chrzanowska more extensive.” He takes medication for them, which is currently the only medication he is taking. Along with the convulsions, he has It took longer to find Chris Vazquez, Div. 353, than to get to know trouble with his memory. him. My search was equivalent to a game of Where’s Waldo or cat and “I have trouble remembering where I am and it’s dangerous. I can’t mouse, but I couldn’t blame him. He is distracted by issues far more take the CTA and I can’t drive anymore until [the doctors] figure important than an interview. out why I’m having [the seizures] so sporadically,” he said. “If I have I was a spy during my search. I pulled some strings and found a seizure before bed, my parents don’t wake me up in the morning Vazquez’s schedule. From there, things started to move a little more because that can mess my brain up even more. They let me wake up smoothly, or so I thought. I looked every possible place for Vazquez, on my own.” but failed every time until a friend and I stood outside his fourth His system has not adjusted to the medication yet, making it less ef- period weight lifting class. fective than it should be. Vazquez says he can feel the seizures coming He was not wearing his gym uniform when I saw him. In fact he on, but has little power over them. never changed from his street clothes. But Vazquez did wear a smile As Vazquez told his story, he was constantly interrupted by his as he came closer. He had been cracking jokes and laughing with his friends’ comments and questions. friends. Piotr Brozyna, Div. 378, met Vazquez this year in weight lifting. He turned to the girl I was with. “[Chris] has always looked like a senior and still does. I’ve always “Hey, I had three seizures yesterday,” Vazquez warned in a noncha- been jealous of how fast he grows his facial hair,” Brozyna said. “He lant tone. “I’m not feeling too good today either.” makes such a small deal about everything. He says, ‘Oh, I was just Brushing it off, he gave her a warm embrace and continued to make in the hospital,’ the same way he would say, ‘Oh, I just ate a sand- jokes with his friends. He didn’t seem like someone who had recently wich.’” received a death sentence from his doctors. And he talked about it Outside of school Brozyna and Vazquez also hang out. openly in our long-awaited interview. “We convinced everyone at CPFTA (Chicago Police and Firefighter “The doctors said if I had a [growing brain] tumor, I would have Training Academy: an after school program for aspiring firefighters four months until I would fall into a vegetative state where [I’m] basi- and police officers) that we were brothers and people still believe it,” cally dead,” Vazquez said. Brozyna said. “They don’t know which one of us is Chris and which He no longer has a death sentence, but doctors still can not find a one is Peter. We still mess with them!” diagnosis for Vazquez. He calls it a “‘Doctor House’ kind of thing.” Jimmy Angsten, Div. 360, became friends with Vazquez their fresh- As he spoke, Vazquez kept a calm and controlled expression. We sat men year. Vazquez poses here all decked out for his senior photos. on a padded mat on the floor with his friends surrounding us, listen- “During our freshman year Quickstart we stood in line together ing in on the details of his story. His voice rose easily above the sound to get our receipts,” Angsten said. “This senior girl who was working the way of his hobbies. He can not do a lot of strenuous work because of weights clinking against metal. there asked Chris for his number. That’s when I really got to know his body can not handle it anymore. Vazquez fell ill his junior year. One by one his symptoms grew him. From the start I knew he was a good guy.” Vazquez will continue to intern for Groundbreakers as a Staff As- greater in number and more intense. It started off with pain in his Angsten admires Vazquez’s approach to his illness. sistance Manager. He will still work on the field but says he will be “in right abdominal area, which hospitalized him for a week. “He’s brave, I guess, because with all his problems he still acts like the shade looking over everyone.” “They gave me a morphine shot every two hours for the entire nothing is wrong and doesn’t want to be treated differently,” Angsten “I’m not doing it for money because it’s about the experience [you week,” he said. “Morphine is a [narcotic], so it was highly addictive. said. “He’s the same guy [as before]. That’s what I like about him, get] from helping out communities,” he said. “It’s the fact that every- When [the doctors] took me off [the morphine], I couldn’t move. I except for his beard. His beard’s got to go. I think Chris Vazquez is a body benefits from it; I like helping the kids out.” tensed up because I was so used to the way the morphine relaxed me. hero in my eyes.” However, not being able to fully participate in CPFTA leaves a big- To help me, I was given eight strong pain medications which wore off Andrew Pinto, Div. 360, admires Vazquez because of his constant ger hole in Vazquez’s heart. after two days. I stopped taking them after a week, since they weren’t optimism. “Ever since I was little, I would dress up as a firefighter for Hal- effective anymore. I was in horrible pain.” “He’s always been so nice to me that I always want to make him loween,” said Vazquez. “When I heard about CPFTA, I took every The doctors thought Vazquez had Crohn’s Disease, which causes smile,” Pinto said. “He’s such a great kid and he doesn’t deserve what opportunity I could.” stomach and digestive problems. They found inflammation at the he is going through. [If] I’m not around him and I know he’s had a His dream is to become a firefighter. However, he has a backup bridge from his large to small intestine. The possible diagnosis has rough day, I’ll FaceTime him or text him to try to make him laugh. plan. been retracted and doctors still do not know what is causing the He naturally knows how to take bad news. I think it’s a gift he was “I would double major in business and law and get a degree to be pain. born with.” become a consultant for business firms,” Vazquez said. “I would deal Vazquez still experiences the abdominal pain, but is slowly learning Taking into account all the things said about him, Vazquez lives for with companies to help them run smoother.” how to get through it. his friends and family. Vazquez shifted in his seat to get more comfortable when his friends During his hospital stay, Vazquez’s stomach pain was not his only “What else is there to live for?” he said. “That’s all I grabbed a hold left to change out of their PE clothes. The bell was about to ring and concern. of. My parents were really shocked and thought it was surreal, and my the room grew louder. Vazquez grew contemplative. “I kept blacking out and hitting my head on the hospital floors,” he friends were more than supportive. People really didn’t treat me dif- “I try not to think about [my illness],” he said. “I thought, ‘why am said. “[The doctors] thought I had a brain tumor.” ferently, but if I saw it I didn’t like the way it felt; it’s awkward. Don’t I going to waste the time I have?’ When I get news like that I don’t let However, an MRI showed his brain to be normal. Once the tumor enable me. I am not the type of person who takes it [in a bad way]. it affect me. Don’t internalize it because if you do, it gets to you... if was ruled out, the four month sentence was also dismissed. I’m where the action is!” you fixate on one thing it becomes you and consumes you. I am not “It was discouraging because doctors told me I might have a cancer- To keep busy, Vazquez works within the community, something he like that. There are just so many other things you can live for.” ous brain tumor and I might die. Everything looks fine now. I am not has done since his freshmen year. Aside from CPFTA, he interns with And so, following his own advice, Vazquez keeps on living. And worried about my sentence,” Vazquez said. “But seizures have been a organization called Groundbreakers, a student run program that living well. coming up.” builds inner city playgrounds for CPS. But his condition is getting in Heart condition slows Wszeborowska; she doesn’t miss a beat heartbeat or type of heart rhythm you have. more year when she was in the midst of heart tests. By Georgia Tankard The normal heartbeat for a female teenager ranges from 60 to 100 “He (God) kind of gave me strength because some days I would beats per minute (bpm). During her sophomore, Wszeborowska had a want to break down,” Wszeborowska said. “I feel like I got through Her heartbeat surges. She feels a tight pain as if someone is squeezing heartbeat of around 120-180 bpm. the worst part.” her heart. Kasia Wszeborowska, Div. 350, has tachycardia, a condition Along with a rapid heartbeat, she also experienced pain. Wszeborowska has come to realize that she will experience pain some- that causes the heart to beat faster than normal One day in January of her sopho- times, yet she is still concerned about certain things. hearts. more year she felt severe pain for “The thing that concerns me the most is that sometimes I’ll just be It was the summer before sophomore year, and hours, even falling to the floor when sitting down watching TV and I can feel my heartbeat really fast,” said she was at tennis conditioning. Wszeborowska had the pain beacame too intense. Wsze- Wszeborowska. a doctor’s note explaining an abnormal heartbeat borowska thought something was se- It is at these moments where she is not even being active when she is discovered during her physical. Her tennis coach riously wrong with her heart. While reminded of the risks of having any sort of heart condition. looked at it and saw that physical activity could she has never had an attack like that “Sometimes I hear on the news or TV that somebody collapsed be- put her at risk. He had to let her go. since, she has learned how to prepare cause of their heart. I’m completely healthy, but something like that “When I ran, it became a struggle and I knew for pain. can happen,” said Wszeborowska. when I couldn’t go any longer,” said Wszeborows- “I kind of embrace the feeling, and Despite this fear, she feels that going through this has made her ka. I think about what I feel,” she said. stronger. She felt her heart beating as if it was coming out Wszeborowska used to fear pain, “Last year it was a heavy burden, and now the weight has been taken of her chest and pain even when physical activity but now considers it an annoyance off,” said Wszeborowska. was not involved. Something was wrong. she knows will pass. So she focuses When she was first diagnosed last year the condition consumed her life Wszeborowska was then referred to a cardiolo- on it, and thoroughly feels it until it with symptoms, and fear always in her thoughts. Now, her condition has gist by her doctor. After visiting a cardiologist, a goes away. improved and it continues to become less of a burden in her life. series of heart tests ensued for several months. “It’s sort of like an on-going adren- She has not let this condition define her. “The first time I wore a heart monitor, I went to aline rush, or a feeling that you’re “Everybody treats me the same, and I like it that way,” said Wsze- the supermarket and there were cables coming out always on the run and scared and borowska. of my shirt. People wouldn’t even bother standing fleeing from something,” said Wsze- She wants to be viewed as normal because she is normal. near me,” said Wszeborowska. borowska. “Last year was a test of my strength,” said Wszeborowska. She was confused. Her condition was not con- She is more realistic about her con- She endured through the anxiety that consumed her last year, and tagious, nor did she feel like she had a serious ill- dition now. she feels that when she finally accepted her condition it became a thing ness. Wszeborowska smiles as she goes “I’m in pain sometimes, but pain is of the past. After going through many annoying, cable-filled through a regular busy day. a part of life,” said Wszeborowska. Whether she is participating in an orchestra activity, attending a mu- tests Wszeborowska was diagnosed with tachycar- Recently her heart rate was at 84 sic lesson, going to Polish school to study the language and culture, or dia. bpm, a significant difference from last year. As the symptoms have less- working at a local school, Wszeborowska is on the go. “I think of it as a glitch. You have this node in your heart that releases ened, there is a possibility the condition could go away, but in most “I’m always on the run,” she said. electrical signals, and mine are messed up,” said Wszeborowska. cases tachycardia is a lifelong condition. This is her life, and she is not willing to let a condition dictate her Tachycardia can be life-threatening depending on the speed of the In finding peace, Wszeborowska turned to her religion during sopho- path. June 2012 Graduation 2012 Page 11 Congratulations to the Graduates of the Class of 2012 Div. 250 Shannon Brahm - Unreported Nomalanga Bellamy - Unreported Mirando Lonzo - UIC Div. 265 Pres Harris - Illinois State University Terron Washington - Elmhurst University Chukwuma Okere - Saint Xavier Ayme Salgado - Saint Xavier University Guadalupe Rendon - Harold Washington Jazmin Brown - Northern Illinois Thea Bloom - Monmouth College Melissa Morales - Unreported Javonna Hines - Unreported Karolina Wodarczyk - UIC University Daisy Salgado - U of I Urbana College Mehneez Ali - Loyola University University Porshanetta Calhoun - Unreported Mark Narsolis - Oakton Community Andrew Arciniega - Ohio University Jasmine Le - University of Iowa Zytlay Zepeda - Harold Washington Phibin Phlip - University of the Sciences Raymond Santamaria - UIC Jazmyn Reyez - UIC Selena Alvarado - Northeastern Illinois Melissa Brown - Unreported Cristian Carrizales - Unreported College Carla Arrieta - DePaul University Yanhong Liang - 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Howard University College Mohsin Hassan - UIC Div. 275 Jason D’Souza - UIC Caitlin Ross - Undecided Alan Gunderson - Butler University Kathleen Jenkins - Northwestern Illinois University Nathalia Mercado - Habitat for Humanity Monica Velazquez - Bradley University Dominique Hicks - Eastern Illinois Maribel Gutierrez - Harold Washington Maritza Arroyo - Dominican University Colin Winkelman - Tribeca Flashpoint Syed Haldu - U of I Urbana University John Balingit - Unreported Nick Matt - Unreported Blair Weidig - Unreported University Dana Bahriy - DePaul University College Aldijana Becevic - Unreported Academy of Media Adam Haynes - Wright College Krystyna Kapera - Kendall College Elijah Boyd - Undecided Estefania Munoz - Undecided James Wenzel - UIC Harry Koris - Purdue University Diana Barragan - U of I Megan Irving - Wagner College Edgar Corona - Wright College Michael Heath - DePaul University Cristel Kolmeder - Undecided Jamie Cardenas - UIC Gabriela Munoz - Wright College Andre White - 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University of Chicago Technology Jennifer Barrera - Unreported Sara Spalding - Illinois State University Alexandria Martinez - University of South AnneMarie Rooney - UIC Ricardo Morales - Undecided Cecilia De LaFuente - University of Iowa Victoria Potasz - U of I Urbana Klara Suparman - DePaul University Thomas Lauletta - University of Iowa Cesar Velazquez - Oakton Community Bernie Burke - Unreported Alicia Stand - University of Nebraska- Florida Matthew Rowe - SIU Carbondale Kyle Olsen - Undecided Rajkovich Vincenzo - Illinois Institute of Ryan Pozniak - Arizona State University Daniel Lauritzen - UIC College Jonathon Castillo - Wright College Lincoln Ashley Martinez - Northern Illinois Lauren Rowland - University of Missouri Nicole Palacios - Loyola University Technology Div. 258 Brandi Lee - Columbia College Ashley White - Northeastern Illinois Leslie Castillo - Northern Illinois Karolina Stepek - Illinois State University University Willa Sachs - Kenyon College Sandy Paniagua - DePaul University Div. 254 Holden Leon - University of Iowa University University Amanda Sturgill - U of I Urbana Lisette Mena - UIC Eduardo Salazar - Northeastern Illinois Shauna Peete - Unreported Daniel Allen - University of Colorado Jocabed Leyva - Unreported Elizabeth Winters - Paul Mitchell Nicholas Chavez - Unreported Carolina Szmigielska - Unreported Arizbeth Mendoza - Undecided University Erik Perez - Wright College Aaron Ambroziak - Wright College Boulder Alejandra Lobato - U of I Urbana Jun Zhao - U of I Urbana William Farris - Unreported Owais Wahid - Unreported Edson Nava - UIC Crystal Saldana - Saint Xavier University John Ramirez - Unreported June 2012 Features Page 12 Father’s stroke inspires Lane student’s documentary ing the week. His teachers at Marwen Melvin had part of his brain removed after the accident. Physically, By Diana Castro Lab gave Bautista an extra year to work it is impossible to move part side of his body because his right frontal on his documentary instead of just one lobe was removed, but Bautista says he moves it all the time and has Lucas Bautista, Div. 361, sits in his living because they thought it was an impor- amazed his doctors. Experts say he should not be alive. room and plays “It’s My Brain” on guitar tant project. Only one bullet came out of the gun pointed at Melvin. The gun with his dad, a simple song with an impor- Bautista also admits he wasn’t always jammed after the first shot. tant message. very open about his father’s injury. “God wouldn’t let it go off anymore,” Melvin said. Bautista has been working on a docu- “Even when people asked me, I kind Bautista said Melvin had the opportunity to start fresh and get out mentary that might change the way people of changed the subject,” Bautista said. of a bad life. He was able to get out of a life of drugs and found faith think about brain injuries. “I don’t want people to feel bad for me. after he was shot. Melvin will be marrying another brain injury victim “The idea for the documentary had been I don’t want their pity. For a while, my in the group, who is also in a wheelchair. in my head for a long time,” Bautista said. biggest worry was that if I told people “Everyone takes their injury differently. One lady was mad, but for The inspiration for the documentary was they would make excuses for him. They Melvin, it was the best thing that ever happened to him.” Bautista’s father, Martin Bautista, who suf- might think he’s just broken or differ- Bautista said that the people in the support group have been “disre- fered a stroke in September of 1992. ent.” garded by society”. As a result of the stroke, Mr. Bautista suf- While he admits that it has been dif- “You realize that it’s hard on a lot of people,” Bautista said. fered from short-term memory, seizures, ficult, he wants people to see what brain The support group has been cooperative with Bautista. and aphasia, an impairment of language injuries really look like. “They are so happy. I’m giving them a voice,” Bautista said. “But ability. His family says that his reasoning “The mental affect could be even sometimes it’s hard. You don’t want it to feel like you’re exposing the skills were also greatly affected. worse,” Bautista said. “You could look person.” Mr. Bautista now wears a bandana or a fine. You can walk, you can talk, and Many of the people who attend the meetings come alone. Their inju- hat when he goes out because of the scar everyone might say ‘Hey, you’re fine,’ ries vary in severity and for many the support group is their family. left by the last surgery he had about three but you can’t remember what happened “If you’re not humble, you become humble,” Mr. Bautista said. “If months ago to insert a plate in his skull. yesterday or five minutes ago.” you don’t know the word, you learn it [at therapy].” He appears as if nothing happened to him, Bautista’s father was born with a ce- Bautista wants to work with Kartemquin Films, and independent dressing in cabana shirts and shorts and rebral aneurysm, which made the likeli- film company that has been making documentaries that examine and speaking smoothly in a Spanish accent. Bautista as a toddler rides hood of a stroke greater. His father was critique society through the stories of real people for 45 years. He Most people would never guess Mr. Bau- on his father’s shoulders. in a coma for weeks after his stroke and hopes to enter his documentary in a film festival. The Brain Injury -As tista suffered a stroke about 20 years ago did not remember who anyone was. The sociation of Illinois has also expressed interest in his documentary and but after a while, subtle affects of the stroke, like losing his train of only thing he remembered was his childhood dog, Siete. Bautista was wants to work with Bautista. thought, are noticeable. checked for a cerebral aneurysm when he was born. He did not have “My project summarizes the life of people living with this disability “Growing up, I always knew my father was different but I was never one. in a documentary that allows the viewer to see through their eyes,” exactly sure how,” Bautista said. Mr. Bautista remembered many of his memories from before the Bautista said. Bautista admits that the brain injury has affected the family. stroke, and he never lost his musical ability. Bautista also admits that he is worried of what the Brain Injury Asso- “When a person suffers a brain injury, it not just their injury. It’s the “Music was such a big part of his life, we were worried about that,” ciation will think of the documentary and hopes that they will like it. whole family’s,” Bautista said. Susan Friel, Bautista’s mother, said. Bautista plans to continue looking through many of hours of film. Bautista’s parents had been married for about a year when Mr. Bau- Friel says that Mr. Bautista just walked up to a piano one day at The trailer was cut from fifteen minutes to about five minutes for a tista suffered his stoke. Bautista’s mother, Susan Friel, had to take care therapy and began playing. documentary that will be about an hour and a half long. The trailer of her husband after his stroke. Bautista’s dad wrote a song called “It’s My Brain” a few years ago. The opens June 15 from 5-7pm at the Marwen Lab exhibition celebra- “She was my wife, then she became my teacher, my counselor, and song includes optimistic lyrics that describe troubles a brain injury vic- tion. my nurse,” Mr. Bautista said. tim faces. The brain Injury Association has even Friel says that one of the hardest things for Mr. Bautista is complet- posted it on their website. ing a task with steps. The most common problem at home is Mr. Bautista and his family have attended a brain in- Bautista leaving the stove on after cooking. jury support group that meets the third Saturday When Mr. Bautista began going to therapy, he began unintentionally of the month at the Schwab Rehabilitation Cen- lying. While unintentionally lying is common for a brain injury vic- ter since 2003. The other members of the group tim during recovery, it did bring a wellness visit because Mr. Bautista will also be featured in the documentary. would tell therapists that his wife chained him up and forced him to “I was surprised that these people were left in wash dishes. the dark,” Bautista said. “No one was listening to Bautista’s father suffered his brain injury before Bautista was born. them. They’re often forgotten.” “I never met my real dad. I only know my brain injured dad,” Bau- Bautista said that his “most shocking” interview tista said. by far has been with a man named Melvin. Mel- Bautista did not really see the immediate effects of the stroke but has vin was shot once in between the eyes in the 80s witnessed his father having seizures. during a drug deal. Bautista submitted his idea for his documentary last year and has “He made a slow recovery. He’s in a [wheel] been working on it at his downtown art program, Marwen Lab, dur- chair now,” Bautista said. Bautista and his father play the song “It’s my brain.” Teachers learn true calling through past experiences The girl slowly progressed until she was no longer in 100 days while stopping to visit 11 countries. harder,” she said. By Airis Cervantes the same unsteady girl she was initially. Meacham A few of the countries she visited were the Philip- Gaynor believes that traveling the world gives says it was during a moment working with this girl pines, Kenya and Denmark. people a new perspective on the world that cannot “Love can transpose to form and dignity. that made her realize that teaching was one of her Before beginning her profession as a teacher, be acquired simply through a history class. Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, passions. Gaynor studied as a marine biologist in Massachu- “I would’ve never gone into [teaching] if it hadn’t and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” “The girl was talking about the text and she asked setts for the Center for Oceanic Research and Edu- been for everything else I’ve done,” Gaynor said. English teacher, Ms. Molly Meacham does not ‘does the raven represent the darkness thats com- cation (CORE). Art teacher Ms. Amy Moore also saw much of look down at her book as she speaks for lines, but ing?’” said Meacham With CORE, she experienced her first teaching the world from traveling early in her life. Her father instead becomes Helena herself from Shakespeare’s Meacham was amazed that such a young girl job. Gaynor admits that one of the best part of worked for an airlines company and he frequently “A Midsummer Nights Dream”. would ask such a profound question. Actors have her experience as a marine biologist was when she acquired free tickets for his daughter. As a result of Between the dead ends and life changing expe- a moment that they call “the moment before“ and taught people on the whale watching boats about her open-mindedness, before becoming a teacher, riences, many current Lane teachers who never Meacham said that “she just stepped into it.” the humpback whales. she explored career options such as becoming an ar- thought teaching was their calling, ultimatly de- Initailly, Meacham refused to believe that she Also, Gaynor worked for a government organi- chitect, journalist, detective, and fashion designer. cided to take a turn for the unexpected. loved to teach, but she decided to go to graduate zation called the National Oceanic Atmospheric When attending Tulane University in New Or- Most students are aware that teachers and ad- school for education at Northwestern and let life Association (NOAA). She was an observer on fish- leans, Moore wrote for the school newspaper and ministrators have not always been teachers, but they lead her. Over the summer before teaching, Mea- erman’s boats. She reported when men were not she interviewed a man who mentioned a program do not know some of the juicy details about their cham read 88 plays in preparation for her acting, performing their job correctly or were committing at a women’s prison.The Women’s Prison Project is previous lives. however it has also served to her advantage while felonies such as whale or dolphin hunting. For the a program that helps women in prison earn their For six months, Meacham was an actress at the teaching English and Creative Writing. majority of the trips, Gaynor was the only woman GED while still in prison. While working at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She re- Meacham continues to perform in an ensemble on board the boat prison she saw the “horrible system” and how the peatedly performed “A Midsummer Nights Dream” in Germany once a year and has been published in As Gaynor’s love for science grew, her horizons gaurds play games with the prisoners. and her acting skills are exposed to her students. individual journals. Jonathan Katz, a well known expanded. She decided to study marine biology in After teaching in prison Moore worked as a detec- “I go full out with the characters,” she said. classical musician is currently using her peoms in Denmark, and while in Europe she took the Euro- tive for a National Detective Agency called Pinker- Meacham realizes that theater is a dying art, but his lyrics. rail train. From exploring the concentration camps ton for a year. Moore was frequently wired with she believes that it is very important for students to “If I hadn’t done the acting, I wouldn’t be the in Auschwitz, Germany, visiting the Vietnam War microphones when speaking with businessmen to learn how it used to be. teacher I am today,” said Meacham.” museum, and snowboarding in Switzerland, Gaynor investigate crimes they may have committed. Besides waitressing, in her spare time she taught In addition to performing in London, Meacham brings her experiences to the classroom. Aside from being a private detective for a year,, dialect coaching. Meacham describes teaching as also performed a live translation in Germany. Ac- “I make it real for them,” said Gaynor. Moore finally explored her artistic talents when she “900 shows a year for a full time audience.” tors speaking German would perform simultane- Gaynor has had field work in biology that re- discovered ancient Rome. Artistry, the desire to be Meacham’s mother frequently encouraged her to ously with another group of actors that performed quired dissecting animals and taking samples of around people and motivation to make a difference become a teacher and as a result, Meacham admits in English. Nowadays, although Meacham no lon- various substances, therefore preparing her for dis- drove Moore to teach instead of becoming a full- that teaching was the last thing on earth she wanted ger performs Shakespeare, she is a slam poet in her secting pigs in AP Biology. Also, Gaynor shares her time artist. to do. As a dialect coach, she fell in love with teach- off time, fulfilling her passion for acting. experience of her semester at sea with her students From professional acting to taking samples of ma- ing an audience. As a coach, Meacham specifically Biology teacher Ms. Brooke Day-Gaynor also had on Career Day. She brings in a poster board covered rine life, teachers and faculty at Lane have had un- remembers giving lessons to a 15 year old girl aspir- the opportunity to visit Britain. Through her pas- with pictures from the trip and shares her stories forgettable encounters with the unimaginable. The ing to be an actor. sion for biology and sea creatures, Gaynor complet- from traveling to 39 countries during her lifetime. experiences they have had have not shortened their “The girl was a nervous wreck, she was a mess” ed a Semester at Sea during college. The group of “I strongly encourage students to study abroad teaching career, but has brought the real world into said Meacham. college students sailed in a cruise around the world while they’re young because after you have a job it’s the classroom. June 2012 Features Page 13 Jones excels in Debate; named top speaker at Nationals mind him to slow down while he's talking. himself and he's very laid-back. He is also one of By Claudia Maj His debate teacher Mrs. Mason has enjoyed having the fastest speakers that I know,” said fellow debater Jones in her class, he has shown great dedication to Jazmine Betz, Div. 353. How many words can you read in 30 seconds? his debate team. With school and a band and debate competitions, How about a minute? 100 words or maybe 300 "Owen is a very intelligent person, and he's a great Jones’s life can get a little hectic. words? The list in front of you gets a little blurry student when he wants to be," she said. “It’s like balancing two worlds. I’m a down to earth from staring at it for the past hour, but you keep Public speaking to some people might be quite guy, and at times I have to dress up in a suit and tie timing yourself and you keep reading. When you scary, but shyness is not a problem for Jones. He is and present myself in front of a lot of people I don't mess up you keep going, all the time trying to sound the drummer in the band Give Back. So, aside from know," he said. comprehensible as the people around you give you debate, most of his time is spent practicing with his Throughout both cities and nationals, Jones has weird looks for reading so fast. They tell you to slow band for upcoming gigs. had his partner Peculis always with him. They both down but they don't understand that slowing down This fall Jones will enroll at DePaul, which unfor- got to spend an entire weekend in Washington is a bad sign, that speaking this fast is the practice tunately does not have a debate program. But he has D.C., aside from debating. you need before a heated debate. enjoyed his three years in Debate at Lane. Jones and Peculis sometimes go into search over- This is the way Owen Jones, Div. 277, prepares This school year Jones was named 2nd speaker load to prepare for an upcoming debate. They both for a debate competition. He and his fellow debaters at the City Tournament, which was held at North- enjoy discussing about topics in philosophy. This practice "spreading," or speed reading. western and was attended by all of the schools with year, however, the debate topicdealt with increas- Jones who is in his last year of debate had no inten- respectable debate programs in Chicago. From there ing the United States' space exploration programs. tion of joining debate during his freshman year at Jones went on to be named 1st speaker at Nationals When Jones and Peculis educate themselves well in Lane. His freshman year survey of literature teacher held in Washington, D.C. the topic, they feel confident at the competition. Mrs. Mason had encouraged him to come to a de- For Nationals, two teams from each league qualify “One of the things that [Owen] does well is that he bate meeting, but over time Jones forgot about it. to participate. This year it was Jones and his partner never worries about who we're debating [against], One day as he was walking out of staircase “O," his Joey Peculis, Div. 274, and a team from Whitney we just go with what we know and usually it turns friend stopped him and reminded him about the Young. out well," Peculis said. debate meeting. Throughout the debate, a speaker can earn a total During a heated debate, Jones plays it very seri- At first he didn't think too highly of debate. of 30 points. The points are based on how well a ously. " I wasn’t going to join, I thought I was too cool. speaker presents his or her arguments. Jones does “If I want to win, I push myself and try to look But once I went, it seemed interesting," he said. not remember his exact total score fo the tourna- intimidating while pouring out tons of info,” Jones Debate has helped Jones develop better people skills, ment, but he beat the 2nd place winner by seven said. he has never been shy but it had helped him learn points. Jones admitted that he will miss debate once he to speak more eloquently. The only minor downside Jones is well liked by his classmates. enters college, but he will try to stop by and help Jones, Div. 277, celebrates the end is that the fast speaking sometimes sticks with him. “[Owen] is a really nice guy. No matter how many coach the debate team during the debate summer of Debate season with a smile. There have been times where his friends would re- awards he has won he doesn't think too highly of program at Lane.

ROTC program promotes character, leadership brother, a graduate of Curie High School, was also run efficiently says Trejo’s right hand man and suc- tion, headed out to see if they needed help only to involved in the program. Now in his final year at cessor for next year Quintin Manjarrez, Div. 357. find them on their way back inside the building. By Victoria Figueroa Lane, he holds its highest rank. But Trejo was not Now the Command Sergeant Major, Manjar- Manjarrez, determined to raise the flag, made the always in the limelight. When he tried to convince rez sees firsthand how the efficacy of the battalion cadets turn around and with his own breath thawed Every Wednesday they suit up. With ribbons and incoming freshmen to join RO, his transformation depends on the cadets - something that has always the crank. He was proud to say the flag was raised medals decorating their uniforms they mean busi- from a shy freshman private to the leader of 290 impressed him. that day. After school he went back to help to bring ness. They arrive at Lane before the sun is up and cadets at Lane was clear. Some the jobs RO students do around school. it down. His tough love attitude, as he calls it, may work behind the scenes. Lane is the only selective “I’d always give them my whole emotional spiel include the dispensing of The Mash newspapers in compound the common misconception that the enrollment high school home to where I was like ‘I was that freshmen the lunchroom, the daily playing of the school song RO program recruits students for the army. He says them. They are the JROTC cadets. who sat in the corner of the room, before division begins, and the daily rasing and low- that their motto “To motivate young people to be But how exactly does the JROTC that no one knew my name, no one ering of the American flag. The success of the battal- better citizens” represents what they strive for. program run and who leads the even knew I existed, but now look ion in completing its tasks depend on the network “I myself want to enlist. Not to go out and kill cadets? Unlike most programs at at me.’ I would have never expected of people Manjarrez controls. someone. But what I love to do is going out and Lane, the JROTC relies on students to be here,” Trejo said. “I don’t actually go to the company and look ‘oh helping people,” Manjarrez said. “I don’t want to to run smoothly. A chain of com- But even with his high ranking what’s happening here?’ I’ll ask the company com- just be a citizen. I want to be an enlightened citi- mand exists and at the top sits the position, he doesn’t feel he holds mander…it’s all about communication,” Manjarrez zen.” Battalion Commander. much importance. said. Trejo, however, plans to study engineering and Fidel Trejo, Div. 255, is this year’s “I’m just a cadet who Colonel Manjarrez does not always help when asked to business in college. The two are pursuing much Battalion Commander. When thought would be more fit for the because he expects all the cadets to pull their own different paths, but they both plan to set out with asked to describe his position to position,” Trejo said. weight. He takes responsibility if work does not get the confidence they attribute to their participation someone not in JROTC he simply For that reason Trejo says he al- done, but he knows the cadets can do it without in RO. These leaders embody what they want the describes himself as “the top dog ways tries to give the other cadets his help. JROTC program to be. A leader is subject to the of the RO kids.” Trejo takes great their opportunities to lead. When Only in extreme circumstances will he help the ca- expectations and pressures of their followers, the pride in Lane’s uniqueness among participating in teams or competi- dets. He recalls an incident during the winter when people that look up to them. What does a leader the other CPS high schools because it is the only tions he becomes any other team the company in charge of raising the flag in the then have to do? JROTC program that is run primarily by the stu- member. He does not feel the need to microman- morning could not do so because the weather had “You have to be the influence, you have to be the dents. Trejo joined JROTC as a freshmen after his age. It is that trust within the battalion that makes it frozen the crank. Manjarrez, predicting the situa- role model,” Manjarrez said. Becoming a vegetarian tough transion to make “My family is heavily Italian and Irish,” Arnone said. “So they eat a Though he has not straight out demanded, “Son, don’t be a veg- By Erik Brito lot of meat. They didn’t really like [my decision to become a vegetar- etarian,” his lectures have sent that message. ian]. When I was younger my mom used to sit me at the table and I Giving up meat has proven hard for me. In fact, I failed on my I scan the menu at Big Boy’s Gyros. If this was before spring break I couldn’t move until I ate the whole, entire plate of meat. So I would very first day when I ended up eating some hot wings. Ashamed, I would have ordered my regular: two hotdogs with everything, a side be there until 10 or 11 o’clock at night.” worked hard the rest of that week not to be tempted into eating any of fries, and a large Coke. Now, though, I look for anything that has Based on these experiences, Arnone became more determined to kind of meat. But it is really difficult to give up meat, cold turkey. no meat included. Now I am a vegetarian. follow through with her choice. The feeling of doing something she (Pardon the pun). For a while now I have been thinking of becoming a vegetarian. was not supposed to gave her decision an extra feeling of excite- “At first I only gave up red meat, but within the first few months I I kept making excuses for eating meat just because I did not have ment. stopped eating chicken, turkey, and fish as well. It wasn’t cold turkey, enough will power to go through with it. That finally changed after Now Clinard’s parents, as well as Arnone’s, have become more ac- but it wasn’t slow either,” said Clinard who has now gone six years I visited my grandma’s farm in Mexico over Spring Break. On my cepting of their children’s choices. without taking a bite of meat. last day there I saw a pack of roosters attack one of their own. By “[My parents] have come to accept it and always have a lot of Arnone also had to make the transition gradually. the time my grandma managed to chase the others away, the poor vegetables and fruits around the house for me,” Clinard said. “My “Bacon was really hard because it smells really good and looks good creature had a bleeding eye and could not stand up. I sat next to the friends kind of just deal with it. They think about that when we and it’s crispy. That was the hardest thing,” Arnone said. rooster, seeing him in pain until my parents said it was time to go. choose places to go eat. They’re all pretty accepting of my choice.” After a while, though, Arnone concluded that bacon was “gross,” It was then I decided I would take no part in the death or abuse of For some, becoming a vegetarian was easier because they felt sup- and has since gone seven years without eating meat. any animal. ported from the beginning. No doubt, choosing to become a vegetarian and sticking with it The reasons for becoming a vegetarian are varied and many. For “My family was very supportive,” said Sara Guttman Div. 364. takes great discipline. Amy Clinard, Div. 275, it was the influence of her vegetarian grand- “My sister actually did it with me for about a year, but my friends “Being a vegetarian has changed my life by forcing me to take ac- mother and the knowledge of animal treatment in slaughterhouses. were skeptical because they are picky and stubborn. Now my most tion in something that I was very passionate about,” Guttman said. “I have always loved animals so when I heard about how the slaugh- stubborn and picky friend is actually a vegetarian with me.” “It has always been hard for me to actually go through with the crazy terhouses treat their animals that was [the] last straw,” Clinard said. In my case, though my mom has backed me fully, my dad has not nonsense in my head, but now when I say that I have been a vegetar- Ariana Arnone, Div. 384, became a vegetarian at the age of nine. yet accepted it. On several occasions already he has lectured me on ian for 5 years, people are impressed and inspired.” She felt the death of animals and the torture they were subjected to the importance of eating meat and the reasons of why I should not was wrong. She decided that she was at an age where she could make feel guilty for eating animals. He told me animals are meant to be her own decisions. Her parents, however, were none too pleased. eaten. That is what they are here for. June 2012 Features Page 14 Girls outnumber boys in art classes tough and I guess in today’s society you can’t be “They think their children are stepping down in take certain course subjects and art is not one of By Alisha Ali tough if you’re painting and drawing.” the level of intellect and by taking art they aren’t them. Art is not as important as math and science. Garret Augustyn, Div. 356, has his own copy- challenging themselves,” said McMeans. “If they had the choice to take math class why Men have dominated most societies since the be- righted cartoon character he created when he was Sculpture teacher Ms. Arter believes males don’t would they take it?” said McMeans. ginning of humanity. Men have always held a higher younger and wants to become an art teacher. take her ceramics classes because they are very hands “I think girls are known to be more nurturing and status than women and art is no exception. Among “Guys think [art is] too girly and not masculine on. creative while boys are better in math and science. I the most famous artists were Picasso, da Vinci, and enough,” Augustyn said. “A lot of guys are just like “I’m devastated when machine shop along with feel like that’s just been more dominant lately. Art van Gogh — all men. Before 1900, women artists too brute force for everything they do. It’s not some- metal and wood shop was shut down,” said Arter, has become more of a girl thing,” said Walerowicz. were incredibly few. thing they can master so they’re like ‘oh it’s a girl “These shops used to be dominated by guys.” A lack of parental support might be a factor affect- Today, however, women have established them- thing.’” Many students give great significance to their ing the involvement of guys in art. selves and proved that they are equal to men. This Sabrina Macini, Div. 352, supports the Freudian GPA. Mr. Ceh, the head of the Art Department, thinks shift in society has made its way into Lane as well. belief that parental upbringing completely influenc- “The reason I didn’t take art classes when I was that perhaps students, particularly guys, may find Perhaps the shift has swung too much as girls now es most aspects of a child and their major decisions in high school is that we had a weighted grade scale his class to be too hard. make up the majority in most art classes offered at in life. and most art classes were just regular classes,” said art “Art requires consistency, effort and patience. Lane. Why aren’t guys taking art? “From a very young age, parents are generally more history teacher Mrs. Simanis-Laimins. Nowadays teenagers, especially guys, want immedi- Eddie Duckworth, Div. 280, is currently taking inclined to support artistic tendencies in females “I think Lane has a lot of electives and smarter ate results,” said Ceh. Beginning Photo, Creative Writing, and Art III. than in males,” Macini said. “Parents sign their sons guys wanna take all science and math and I feel like Augustyn gives advice to guys hesitating to take He believes that in modern culture girls are seen as up for sports, and their daughters for art classes like every guy kinda wants to be the stereotypical jock,” art classes. artsy and guys are seen as more structured and not mine did.” said Caitlin Walerowicz, Div. 272. “A lot of guys, if “It’s a lot of fun, you meet a lot of cool people.” as creative. Photography teacher Ms. McMeans believes that they have that elective, [will] use it towards gym as said Augustyn, “There’s no stress to it.” “Art has a kind of elegance, and that elegance is parents think students are devaluing their education opposed to art.” “Just take art!” Walerowicz said, “You might dis- associated more with women as opposed to men,” by taking art classes. Less than a third of Ms. Mc- McMeans believes that in high school roles are cover you’re good at it. Honestly, you can be really Duckworth said. “Guys wanna be viewed as being Means’ total students are males. categorized and hard to break. She says we need to good at something and never know it.” Music helps some concentrate in class while working on our pieces.” music sort of drowns that out.” around if it wasn’t for the music,” said Merchant. By Angela Kuqo Most students, however, find that music really Most teachers have several motivations for playing There are students however who find the music helps them focus. One student, Ryan Lutzow, Div. music in class. Mr. Ara, who teaches Multimedia distracting rather than helpful. April Pitre, Div. Walk into a classroom and usually you will hear 473, agrees that the music in his Multimedia Art Art, plays music in class everyday to help students 377, found more than once distraction when her the scribbling of pens, lecturing, students yelling class helps him focus on his projects for more than get motivated and as a reinforcement of sorts. teacher played a song that students were familiar out answers and in some classrooms, music. one reason. “I think it gives class a certain mood,” said Ara. with. Occasionally music is used in classrooms to help “It makes the class a little more entertaining, more “If they’ve been doing their work I’ll play stuff I “It distracted me because I was focused on the lyr- students memorize important names and dates. fun. It’s kind of an atmosphere that I can work in know they will enjoy. But if they’re not, I’ll play ics,” said Pitre. “Someone next to me even started But some teachers use music to motivate, inspire, better than a quiet classroom,” said Lutzow. some depressing classical just to make sure no one singing along, which didn’t help.” or help their students to focus. Even students in academic classes find that music is talking and everyone is working.” “I wouldn’t complain about it to the teacher, but Ceramics teacher, Mrs. Arter often plays mu- helps them concentrate. Mia Isberto, Div. 364, has In P.E classes, the music helps get students ener- I do find it distracting when I’m trying to read and sic during class and some students, such as Javier Mr. Spidel for Triginometry, who sometimes plays gized and motivated to exercise. Mykia Merchand, process the material,” Hesham Rostami, Div. 360, Reyes, Div. 385, find it helpful. music while students are taking tests. Div. 372, also thinks that it adds to the atmo- agreed. “The music helps me concentrate on what I’m do- “I find that it really helps me focus,” said Isberto. sphere. Music in the classroom, whether it fun and re- ing and sometimes inspires me,” said Reyes. “[Mrs. “There are usually a lot of distractions with people “It makes for a happy environment and gets every- warding, or depressing and punishing, creates a Arter] plays music to relax us so we aren’t stressed making noise in the hallway and outside, and the one pumped. We would all probably be slouching memorable experience. Phone thefts occur in hallways; phone companies try to offer solutions stolen from her. When she was a sophomore, some- went their separate ways. This experience makes me “Well, it made sense because I had just gotten it By Kelly Mrofcza one stole her phone during her P.E. class. more cautious in the halls.” stolen at O’Hare. I filed a police report for it and “That fact that this happened to me twice is really Companies servicing smartphones are devising a the cop basically told me that I was never going to Sharing the hallways with thousands of other ridiculous. It’s disappointing that people steal other plan to decrease cell phone thefts. According to an get my phone back,” Tufenkjian said. students means occasional bumps and grabs dur- people’s stuff and don’t care,” Stepek said. article from USA Today by Mike Snider, Ameri- Even though the app did not provide useful in- ing passing periods. These physical interactions can When Stepek noticed that her phone was missing, cans will be able to call their participating wireless formation to track her phone, it did give her the spark some awkwardness, but they are now spark- she initially went to check her previous class. When provider and report their devices stolen and disable ability to wipe her phone clean from any personal ing paranoia amongst students since some of those she did not find her phone, Stepek went to 210 and them. Their provider will block that device from data. She, like many other victims, is happy about “accidental” bumps may actually be intentional called her parents to have them deactivate it. being used again. the new updates to service company security. thefts. Coincidentally, someone reported seeing Stepek’s Taylor Tufenkjian, Div. 255, used such applica- “Maybe if the phone doesn’t work, they’ll try Karolina Stepek, Div. 271, recently fell victim phone being taken from her backpack that day. ton when her i-Phone 4s was stolen. This theft took returning it,” Tufenkjian said. to a hallway theft; her Blackberry Curve was taken Like any typical teenage girl, Stepek’s phone had place at O’Hare Airport after getting her boarding The administration continues to warn students from her backpack. “everything” in it, from her Facebook account to pass for her trip to Paris. about the increase in thefts through LBTV and “I was walking down the stairs and I felt someone all her friends’ contacts. ”I was washing my hands, I put [my phone] on special announcements. Valuable items should not bumping into me. I just thought it was because of Sandra Reno, Div. 283, witnessed a theft in the the side of the sink and when I went to get it, it was be put in the first pocket of bags and backpacks the crowd, but when I got to class I noticed my hallway. gone. I kept asking everybody if they saw it and all and should always be supervised. back pack unzipped, and my phone gone,” Stepek “Some girl looked suspicious and swiped some- the people said no and just walked out,” she said. said. thing, from the girl’s backpack in front of her,” Tufenkjian used the app to look up her phone, This was not the first time Stepek had a phone said Reno, “Before I could do anything, the girls but all it told her was that it was in the airport. Students worry for family members serving in military “I missed her a lot, and knew she could get hurt, but I know she was just always there, I was constantly thinking about it,” she said. By Matthew Wettig didn’t want me to worry about her,” Crespo said. Lance’s wife and two young daughters would always confide in For Aviv Hart, Div. 561, the thought of his cousin being in the mili- Heidemann and her family. For students with relatives in the military, everyday life can sud- tary isn’t one of the past, it’s one of the present. His cousin, Hashani “Whenever I would see them [his daughters] they would always tell denly become much more difficult. Moore, has been in military training for the past year, and may be me how scared they were, and how they wanted their dad. I wouldn’t Having relatives in the military can be a very stressful thing, and for moved overseas sometime soon. know what to say. I felt bad that the girls didn’t have their dad there,” some students, their relatives military service can shape their views “I’m scared if he gets sent to Iraq because he has a pregnant wife, Heidemann said. and opinions on many topics regarding cultural and social issues. and I wouldn’t want to put her through that fear [of Marissa Macias, Div. 458, is the daughter of Anthony Macias, who having him in combat],” Hart said. has formerly served in the Navy. Although he did not actively par- Hart has always been against the war, so his cousin’s ticipate in fighting, he spent most of his time patrolling borders in being in the military has not shaped his outlook on Thailand and the Middle East. the subject. He does not think that if his cousin is Macias said that although she believes being in the military never sent overseas his outlook would change. changed her father, it did change her outlook on military service. Cydni Heidemann, Div. 453, knows firsthand the “My dad being a part of the military makes me respect soldiers and effects of taking up responsibility when someone is all people who have served, regardless if I support the war or not,” away in the military. Macias said. Heidemann’s cousin, Lance, served in both Iraq Angela Crespo, Div. 453, is the younger sister of army veteran Jackie and Afghanistan, and is currently stationed in Japan. Crespo. “It’s scary, but he’s going to do what he’s going to Crespo served in Afghanistan, until she was honorably discharged do,” Heidemann said, “I just hope he’s going to be when she was discovered to have a heart condition. alright.” FREE SODA WITH ANY SPECIAL Crespo said her sister wanted to go back after her medical trouble “Hearing about deaths of soldiers always freaked was resolved, but got stuck working a desk job because of her medical me out, I always wanted to call his wife just to make history. Crespo believes all soldiers should be brought home, and her sure he was alright,” Heidemann said. Tel: (773) 883-8808 sister being in the army does not change that. Heidemann also said that when Lance was actively “Sometimes I watch these political shows on Sunday mornings, and serving in combat, the thought of his safety was al- 2550 W. Addison they release the names and ages of soldiers recently killed. It’s always ways there. sad to know it could’ve been my sister,” Crespo said. “It wasn’t in the back, or the front of my mind, it Chicago, IL 60618 June 2012 Features Page 15 K-Pop sails overseas to American teens

countries, while other clubs are dedicated to Asian By Gabrielle Onyema media, like Anime Club. Some of Patino’s favorite bands are SHINee, Su- Some people idolize popular singers like Bruno per Junior, and Girls’ Generation. Many of these Mars or Adele, but some Lane students follow a bands are composed of more than five people, different group - Korean celebrities. K-Pop, or sometimes even going past ten band members. Korean pop, is a steadily growing genre of music This is common in K-Pop. popular among teenagers worldwide. Patino believes that her new interest has influ- Carolina Patino, Div. 467, confirmed her fasci- enced her schoolwork, making her more attentive nation with the subculture. in Chinese class. Patino avidly watched the popular music video “I really like Asian cultures now, and K-Pop “Lucifer” by Korean band SHINee. She listened to made me feel more immersed in the culture,” Pa- the tune and memorized the dance moves for later tino said. before replaying the song. Patino bobbed her head Most K-Pop music is sung in Korean, but Patino to the beat and delivered a shy smile while point- does not see a need to hear it in English. ing out her favorite band members on screen. “I’ve only looked up translated lyrics once. I “I love K-Pop! It’s my favorite kind of music,” mean, I don’t speak Korean, but I don’t need it to Patino said. be in English. It’s exotic,” Patino said. Patino has been watching and listening to Ko- Joanna Nguyen, Div. 450, believes that there is rean pop music for about two years. She regularly a specific reason K-Pop is so popular among her follows Korean celebrities, mostly singers. and her friends. “When my friend first showed me K-Pop online, “All the [celebrities] are really beautiful. The boys I thought it was weird. Now, it’s really become a are feminine and the girls are super pretty,” said Members of K-pop boy band, SHINee. part of my life,” said Patino. Nguyen. Ever since her friend lent her some K-Pop music, “Beauty factors a lot,” Patino added. “It’s like, Patino has been hooked. they’re flawless, the singers’ hair, their eyes, every- Ellis also thinks that the bands’ dancing and cho- high school. I’ve been teaching myself Korean, but “I like the singers because it’s something new for thing.” reography also help to the music genre popular. it’s really hard,” Patino said. me, and I’m Mexican, so I haven’t really experi- Kristen Ellis, Div. 462, doesn’t think that all K- “It’s fun for the fans to do the dances the bands Patino looks forward to the trip and even plans enced Asian culture before,” Patino said. pop fans are drawn in by looks. come up with,” Ellis said. on possibly living in South Korea, thanks to their K-Pop is not the only trend in America that “I mean, the singers are very good-looking, but Patino feels so strongly about Korean pop mu- music. originated from Asia. Games and television shows I like the music more. I’m African American, but sic, it has helped to guide her decision in travelling from Asia have garnered fan bases in America. I’m a really open person, so I don’t mind that most to South Korea in the future. Many cultural clubs at Lane are dedicated to Asian of it’s not in English,” Ellis said. “I’m trying to go there the summer I graduate Cuffing season ends Star mentors shine Suddenly single, students find themselves free for the summer freshmen. Most freshmen enjoy the By Karina Maya program, but they do recommend some changes. For Natasha Rabinovich, Div. 460, it no longer be the big thing on Facebook T- squares, hefty bookbags, maps out “We should meet more often to By Marrissa Higgs was more of a mutual understanding. or YouTube. It makes sense that the me- and rushing to get to class on time. spend more time with the mentors. She started dating someone this past dia would influence this dating trend. These are the things that make it easy We only meet once every two Thurs- “Cuffing season” (n.) - the time of December and the two broke up three “I feel like the way the lifestyle is por- to pin point freshmen. But with the days,” said Anthony Irle, Div. 578. year in which more people begin “talk- months later, just in time for spring. trayed in movies influences the people help of mentors, “I like the pro- ing” and start dating. Rabinovich’s feelings about cuffing that watch them,” Jurewicz said. “If freshmen are start- gram. There really As the weather warms and spring rolls season are clear. guys see how great it is to be single in ing to feel more “I didn’t really isn’t anything to into summer, cuffing season comes “It’s definitely really accurate, because the summer then they’re going to want welcomed at Lane. not like about it,” to an end. This is a dating trend that people think of winter as cuddle season. that too.” The S.T.A.R.S have anyone to said Jeremy Rodri- is evident among some Lane students You’re going to be inside a lot and a lot While some students at Lane feel mentors program guez, Div. 578. who find themselves dumping or being of romance movies come out then too. that the idea of cuffing season is accu- is designed to make go to for advice These mentors dumped as the snow melts. So I guess since everyone’s in a relation- rate, others feel just the opposite. Juan Lane a friendly have developed Three years ago, Jenna Jurewicz, Div. ship you kind of wants to be in one Uribe, Div. 450, thinks environment for and my mentor some ways to 471, dated a boy for eleven months, yourself. Then in the that seasons and relation- incoming fresh- make their freh- much of this time during cuffing season summer ships have very little to men. Mentors go wasn’t helpful. I men feel more which begins in late October and ends it’s about do with each other. through an intense welcome. at the beginning of spring. When the going out, “I guess some peo- training program. just didn’t want “I just talk to my school year came to an end, the rela- going to ple might [act] that If they miss one freshmen a lot and tionship did the same. the beach, way, but personally meeting they can- anyone to feel I say hi whenever “He broke up with me three days and sum- [I think] whatever not be a part of the I see them in the before summer [vacation] and said it mer love,” happens, happens at program. It calls as lost as I did hallways. I don’t was because [he was preparing to enter] she said. whatever timing,” for total commit- solely see them as high school, but then in fall he decided So what he said. ment. Freshmen when I was a freshmen, I con- we should work things out,” Jurewicz makes fall and Uribe ended need someone to sider them friends said. winter a de- his six-month look up to and this freshmen,” as well,” Wojt- She knew it was because he wanted sirable couple long romance in is an opportunity kowski said. to be free for the summer, which is why season? Jurewicz November for upperclassmen - Paulina The program has she was so angry and upset with him. thinks it has to of 2011. Even to step up and be definitely helped She could not believe that he would do do with the tem- though he sug- role models. Wojtkowski, many students something like that to her. perature change. gests the rela- Paulina Wojt- adapt to the Lane “He promised so much and broke ev- “I feel like it has to tionship was kowski, Div. 373, Div. 373. enviroment and ery single one of those promises,” she do with the weather. never official, has personal rea- make them feel said. In fall and winter he considered it to be real. sons for joining welcomed. Jurewicz eventually got back together the weather is colder He also believes that his relationship the program. “I feel like my mentors prepared with the boy, but the relationship was and it restricts people from doing stuff ending had nothing to do with what “When I was a freshmen, I didn’t me for freshmen year. It’s hard bal- never the same after the initial break- so they don’t mind being cuffed,” she time of the year it was. really have anyone to go to for ad- ancing school, extra-curriculars and up. She soon realized she no longer said. People are constantly getting together vice and my mentor wasn’t helpful. friends but they did a good job of wanted to date him and ended things Several movies depict the story of a and breaking up. Cuffing season is a I just didn’t want anyone to feel as helping me adjust,” said Jason San- with him a month later. summer fling between two young peo- dating trend some embrace and others lost as I did when I was a freshmen,” tana, Div. 555. In Jurewicz’s relationship, it was clear ple. Examples include The Notebook, reject whole-heartedly. However, it is she said. Nobody knew what to expect from that the boy was ready to let go of cuff- The Last Song, Dear John, and Dirty clear that Lane students have fallen vic- The mentors want to provide the the program. But many freshmen ing season when summer came around. Dancing. The media influences society tim to and participated in this annual same help they received (or didn’t re- have found it helpful in acclimating That is not how it is for every relation- in multiple ways. Everything from what love life cycle. ceive in Wojtkowski’s case) to their them to high school life. ship that follows this trend though. to wear, to when people “tebowing” will June 2012 Arts & Entertainment Page 16 ForeverNeverLasts takes on David Jimenez as lead singer

Street. He had fun singing at an actual that we’re all open-minded about each By Aubrey Caraballo venue and also talked to a lot of perform- other’s opinions,” Said Cortez. ers behind the scenes. Some students at Lane have already David Jimenez, Div. 280, was sitting at “I met a lot of people in the green room seen FNL perform. Juliette Rosado, Div. home on his computer when he received while they were waiting to get called up 366, went to one of FNL’s shows before an unexpected call from an old friend. to perform,” he said. “There are really Jimenez was in the band. It was Kevin Rivas, member of the cool people in Chicago.” “I saw them a couple of months ago,” band ForeverNeverLasts (FNL), and he Before a show he likes to isolate himself Rosado said. “They were good and they was asking Jimenez to become the new and take time to think and focus. put on a good show.” lead singer. “I try to get my head in check and make Jimenez does not have a Facebook, but “Their original lead singer wanted to sure I have everything I need,” he said. because his number is on the band page head in a different direction musically,” FNL has more than 2500 likes on their he has received three calls from different Jimenez said. “That was not what every- Facebook page www.facebook.com/For- booking agencies. one else in the band had in mind.” everNeverLasts. They have been given “They book a venue and give you a Jimenez has been in FNL since the end the opportunity to spread their music minimum amount of tickets to sell be- of April. Since then he has performed across the city by performing at different fore you are allowed to play,” he said. two shows with Miguel Mercado (main venues. FNL is a hardcore rock band that was guitarist), Rivas (bass guitarist), Christo- Alex Cortez from Steinmetz High founded in 2010 by Mercado. Although pher Campbell (vocalist/guitarist), and School has been to two of their perfor- band members have changed a lot since Jonathan Martin (drummer). mances and said their vocals and sound then, Rivas is happy to have Jimenez in The first performance venue was at are great. the group. Reggie’s Rock Club on 2109 S. State “Alot of local bands in Chicago are all “He is unique, outgoing, and easy to talk,” Cortez said. get along with,” Rivas said. “[FNL goes] out Jimenez will spend his summer with there and plays at FNL and hopes to take a road trip with some real venues.” them to California to perform a few The band has six shows. However, due to money issues, the songs released and band might not be able to make it there. plans to create a lot “We don’t get paid for performing,” David Jimenez, Div. 280, sings lead vocals for ForeverNeverLasts. more pretty soon. said Jimenez. “In fact, we owe a venue Despite their differ- money.” Yarely Bueno, Div. 378, stands in front even though he might not be able to play ent musical inter- Jimenez will be attending Lawrence of the stage screaming Jimenez’s name. in the band for long, she knows [making ests, the members of University in Appleton, WI, after sum- She is not only his biggest fan, but his music] is his dream. the band are able to mer of 2012 which makes his role in b e s t f r i e n d a n d h i s g i r l f r i e n d . “I see how much he loves to write music agree on what songs FNL temporary. “Standing in front of the stage and see- and sing,” said Bueno. “This is just a step- to play. “For now it looks like [performing in ing him perform gave me goosebumps,” ping stone.” “The cool thing the band] is only going to be until sum- Bueno said. She is certain Jimenez’s fame will only about our band is mer,” said Jimenez. Bueno is proud of her boyfriend and continue to rise. Childish Gambino sets stage for summer concert rules we would like to get a good spot instead of standing in the very back myself included. By Cody Lee where we would need binoculars to actually see anything. 10:15 p.m: He ends his 13-song concert with “Sunrise”, and walks 5:09 p.m: We arrive to The Riviera. We hop out of her dad’s Land off the stage. The crowd hasn’t had enough Donald Glover yet so the From boring opening acts, to fights, to encores and bums, concerts Rover expecting to be first in line and what do we see? 40 people lined GAM-BIN-O chants start back up and after about two minutes, he is are all the craze. No matter what genre, day, or atmosphere, people will up down the block. Awesome. right back on stage for an encore. He freestyles about Chicago, 8 Mile, break their backs to go see their favorite performer. 5:22 p.m: 100 more people are in back of us now. Abbey, along with and Kanye West for a while then introduces his friend Steve G. Lover Are they really that big of a deal? I got the chance to see Donald a bunch of other 20-something year old yuppies in Camp Gambino to perform four new, unreleased songs. I almost passed out halfway Glover (a.k.a Childish Gambino) on May 9, 2012 and I will tell you, shirts, makes her way to the Starbucks across the street for a carmel through the encore, partly because it was awesome, and partly because concerts come with their fair share of surprises. Now, this is rap. I am frappacino. While she is gone I remain in line, watching all of the I had roughly 5% battery left in my body. not entirely positive what might go down at a dubstep, folk, or screamo drunk college kids recite some of the lyrics from Gambino’s newest 10:35 p.m: Childish Gambino actually leaves the stage and everyone concert, but I’m sure it has to be something along the lines of my ex- album, Camp. When I look to my left, I see the opening artist, Danny scatters through the exit doors, sweaty, deaf, and euphoric. perience. If you have yet to attend any sort of concert, this is what you Brown, nonchalantly strolling down the street unnoticed. He’s a rapper 10:53 p.m: Abbey and I wait outside for her father to pick us up could expect: from Detroit who not many people know/care about, so no wonder no where we get harassed by countless numbers of homeless people asking 4:31 p.m: After hustling home to get the tickets, change clothes, and one recognized him. I said “What’s up” when he passed and we shook for money. Some were actually getting surprisingly rude. I’m not going have a little snack (well, a whole pizza), my girlfriend, Abbey, and I hands. I tweeted about it right afterward. to lie, I wanted to leave...badly. finally hit the road. The concert doesn’t start until 7:30, but obviously 6:25 p.m: Still in line. Now it takes up two neighboring blocks. The 11:01 p.m: Abbey’s dad pulls up and we hop in the car. Beat. Now, GAM-BIN-O chants subsided a long time ago and at this point every- it is time for sleep. one is tired of waiting and just wants to go inside. I understand why concerts are all the rave nowadays...because they are 6:32 p.m: Everyone is finally let in. We notice a couple sneak right fun! Obviously they are not for everyone, but you have got to go to one in the front door past security. Good for them, I guess. We’re patted before you can really judge. Pitchfork Music Festival is right around the down, asked for our tickets and told to “Enjoy the show.” corner, Lollapalooza (which happens to feature Childish Gambino) is 7:33 p.m: Practically an hour after waiting inside of the theater, Dan- coming up, and there are thousands of other concerts going on all of ny Brown comes on stage shaking his unnaturally straightened hair and the time. Check one out! Maybe you will enjoy it as much as I did, but throwing water all around. (Despite having 40 people in front of us in before you obliviously wander about here are a few lil’ tips to optimize the line, Abbey and I somehow managed to be at the very front of the your venture: crowd, right in front of the stage. No big deal.) -Get there extremely early, I’m talking at least four hours ahead of 7:54 p.m: Everyone grows tired of Danny Brown’s unamusing and time, if you want a good spot. barely-audible performance. A full and opened water bottle is tossed -Make sure you have something very entertaining to do while you on stage and hits him right in his back. After a few words back and wait. I might have been the World’s Boredest Person if I didn’t bring forth, Danny Brown hops off stage to simply rap in the guy’s face...how along my iPod to tweet with 1,000 times. tough. The whole crowd cheers. -Dress appropriately. Once you get inside, you’re going to be sweat- 8:14 p.m: Finally, he leaves the stage and once again, the waiting be- ing; don’t wear three coats, heels, and a pair of overalls...you will look gins. But at least this time everyone knows what is coming next. funny and you will be very uncomfortable. 9:00 p.m: CHILDISH GAMBINO! He walks on stage with a red -Do your research on the artist and make sure you know their music. hoodie, tight jeans, and low Nike blazers, rapping “Outside” with The people who don’t rap along to the lyrics look awkward, plain and strobe lights and a live band behind him. Within 30 seconds he goes simple. from a calm, open mic poet to a rock star; ripping off his sweater, jump- -Last but not least, make sure you don’t have school in the morning; ing all around the stage, and yelling his lyrics. The crowd goes crazy, it was not fun waking up (plus, I smelled).

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didn’t remember me, but he contacted colorful and elaborate jewelry, big hoop By Cherrell Anderson his producer, Toxic, to work with me.” earrings, colorful sneakers, and neon t- Twista had helped Seifert with her ma- shirts. This can be seen in music videos Sign language interpreters are not typi- terial. Wanna Be and Sweet 16, found on Vi- cally known for speaking. Being quiet? “[Twista] picked two beats from my meo. Yes. Being patient? Yes. Being kind? mixtape and used them to tell me what There is a big difference between Se- Maybe. But for being rappers on the he thought should be written for my ifert, the sign language interpreter and side? Probably not. However, when Lane song called “Angel.” Shugga, the rapper. Her Shugga persona sign language interpreter, Ms. Seifert, Jermaine Dupri taught Seifert the im- is only present when she is working on finishes using her hands to speak in the portance of image in the music industry. her music. classroom and steps outside of school, He also taught her how to get the cadence “When I’m rapping, I have a differ- she grabs the microphone and becomes down to rapping to a beat. Dupri wanted ent personality. On stage, I’m just confi- the rapper, Shugga. to make a girl trio, like TLC, with Seifert dent,” said Seifert. “It’s so easy for me to Growing up in Milwaukee,WI, Seifert being the sole rapper. However, things snap into it because I love to work, but was exposed to rap and hip hop music did not work out with the two other girls when you meet me, I do turn it down. from artists like EMPD, LL Cool J, and and the trio never happened. It’s just not the same persona.” Big Daddy Kane. It was here where Seif- Seifert’s husband has been playing a In Seifert’s videos, especially for “Wan- ert’s motivation to rap blossomed. vital role in her rap career. na Be,” her personality can be described “I had been listening “My husband as “gangsta.” Her Shugga persona was to rap since I was in manages me. He also influenced by the music she loves. the 8th grade. My big Beyonce has has his own in- “I really like hardcore, gansta music. sister worked at a mu- dependent label, I’ve loved it since I was little,” she said. sic store called Tape Sasha Fierce and Faded, in Los An- Seifert is very hands on in the produc- World and I heard a Seifert has Shug- geles,” said Seif- tion of her music videos. She provides lot of new music from ert. “He helps me her own wardrobe and helps come up her working there,” ga. Aside from schedule a lot of with the scenes for the videos. said Seifert. studio time.” “A video director came up with the plot Seifert started ex- her soft voice and Seifert has released for Sweet 16. I’m still learning how to di- perimenting with her debut album, rect,” said Seifert. “The video I’m work- rap by writing poems quiet demeanor, “Bittersweet.” She ing on now, I came up with myself. It Shugga poses for a photo displayed on her website shuggasworld.com. until she was confi- describes her music gets expensive to pay a director.” dent enough to rap in Seifert’s music is style as “hip-hop Seifert has finished filming the video Seifert is currently working on an al- Mobb Deep,” said Seifet. front of others. With in-your-face lyrics with attitude.” Se- for a song called Punky Brewster and is bum, titled Dolly Madison, set to be fin- With female rappers at the time, hav- encouragement from ifert writes her own currently editing it. The video will- in ished by June. ing risqué lyrics and wardrobes such as her family and friends, with a bold songs and usually clude several shots of her performing. “Dolly Madison is a new persona. I’m Lil Kim and Foxy Brown, Seifert appre- Seifert’s feelings for collaborates with The video was shot in Chicago near Lake still Shugga, but I’m just trying different ciated the laid-back lyrics and look of rapping grew more delivery. others for the hook Michigan. Seifert is set to make more styles,” said Seifert. “This album will just Lauryn Hill. serious. to her songs. videos for the album in the future. be newer and fresh.” Many musicians dream of big contracts “My best friend in “I usually write Although working at school and be- Seifert will also be doing a show at to major labels such as Columbia Re- high school was a rapper and he would my songs by listening to the beat first ing a rapper seems unlikely, Seifert does Sub-T, a live Chicago music venue and cords and Cash Money Records. How- always be rapping. When I wrote my and then I just start writing.” not believe that her music will affect her lounge for ages 21 and older. She plans ever, Seifert’s goals for the future of her first rap, it was about cereal,” said Seifert, Her songs often have connections to career at Lane as long as she keeps the to do more shows this summer. music does not include these things. laughing as she recalls. “The next day I her life. two separate. While speaking passionately and enthu- “The goal is not to get signed to a major rapped it in front of him and his friend “I wrote a song called Can’t Go and it “My music has nothing to do with my siastically about upcoming projects, Seif- label. I like to work with an indie label and we became a group, called S.O.C.” hits home for me because as a female career at Lane,” said Seifert. “At Lane I ert finds it difficult to pick a favorite song because I have more control,” she said. In order to develop her music career, in the hip-hop industry, there’s a lot of am focused on my job.” she has done. Finding out that Seifert raps may still she left Milwaukee. obstacles that we go through that can Although Seifert remains professional “There’s so many. I like Punky Brewster; be shocking to some, but she is in the “I moved to Chicago in 1986 and there be frustrating,” said Seifert. “This song at Lane, she is open to sharing her music bass is really hard and it’s a slower song,” rap game to stay. She has come a long was so much more opportunity because talks about the unfair treatment towards with faculty and students. said Seifert. “I also have a song called way from rapping with friends outside of it was a bigger city,” Seifert said. “There women in hip-hop.” “I would love for anyone to appreci- Move, coming out on my new album school in Wisconsin to being a develop- were more music producers and I real- Beyonce has Sasha Fierce and Seifert ate the music,” said Seifert. “People often and it’s up-tempo and more of a dance ing, up and coming rapper. ized that rapping could be more than just has Shugga. Aside from her soft voice put a negative stigma on hip-hop music track.” Seifert is currently working hard to a hobby.” and quiet demeanor, Seifert’s music has as a whole. It’s like rap gets a ‘bad rap.’ I’d Seifert enjoys a lot of rap and hip-hop keep Shugga going. While she is working Making her way into the music indus- in-your-face lyrics with a bold delivery. hate to be judged.” artists and can go on and on about her on a new website, DollyMadison.net for try at a young age, Seifert had met mu- People who are shocked by Seifert’s mu- Seifert is comfortable with students favorites such as Kanye West, Nas, and her music, as of now it can be heard on sic moguls, Jermaine Dupri, Twista, and sic may be in for a bigger surprise when listening to her music and wanting to Biggie. Some of her favorite rap albums her current website, shuggasworld.com. Teddy Riley. they watch her music videos. know more about it. are The Infamous by Mobb Deep and Ill- Seifert’s album, Bittersweet, is available “I met Twista’s manager once and then In Seifert’s videos, she unleashes Shug- “It’s not awkward knowing that stu- matic by Nas, music that has influenced on Itunes and Amazon. Keep an ear out later on my manager saw him and Twista ga, the confident woman that should not dents know about my music at all. They Seifert’s own musical style. for Shugga! in a car,” said Seifert. “My manager asked be messed with. Her style is youthful and are welcomed to ask me about it, just not “My more aggressive and harder sounds Twista did he remember Shugga and he it includes brightly painted finger nails, while I’m interpreting to students.” are influences from East Coast rap like Principal Dignam releases new album with old feel The next track on the album, Flipside, is more the song’s building rhythm, which culminated in of listening to my dad’s old 45rpm records and I By Ben Palmer rhythm based than the other instrumental. That an exotically climactic ending. While listening to became instantly nostalgic. being said, it still brings me back to listening to the song, images of a thousand bizarre performers As if Dignam weren’t cool enough already, he set a Future Lane principal Dr. Christopher Dignam my dad’s classic rock CDs on a road trip. This popped into my head before I remembered I was bottle of OJ on the table where I sat listening when has captured the heart and sound of a classic pre- song would have fit in perfectly in that scenario, listening to a high school administrator. he heard me sniffling due to a cold. Not only is he CD era with his new album Pure Virgin Vinyl, speaking to Dignam’s uncanny ability to compose Adding to the old feel of the album, Dignam a hardcore rocker, he is also a provider of juice. So which will be available on iTunes and Amazon this music fitting any era. Even more, Flipside and its mixed in old sound bites from instructional videos he’s even more awesome. summer. semi-psycadellic tones could fit in just as easily on and children’s records. The sounds and the begin- Visit www.chrisdignam.com for more informa- Dignam’s third album presents an even deeper an alternative rock station as it could on an oldies ning of each song teleported me back to the days tion on Chris Dignam’s music. breadth of sounds, ranging from country to pop station. to classic rock. While the album is unfinished, the Complete with fantastic vocals by the returning completed tracks sound impressive already. Erik Martinez, I Cry 4 U was the first track to di- It should be noted that Dignam performs every verge from Dignam’s usual rock themes. The song instrument that appears every song -- in his free started off one part country, one part pop, and two time. He masters the tracks between organizing parts awesome. What’s incredible about I Cry 4 U AP tests and managing Lane’s Alpha program, pro- is the fact that it doesn’t sound strained at all; it is ducing songs that even the least busy artists would clear that Dignam has no problem recording in any struggle to make. genre. In the middle of the country pop explodes a XXX3 is an incredible instrumental track on the very rockish guitar solo, which is a beacon of classic album, and the first I was lucky enough to hear rock in the otherwise modern song. The track hon- before its official release. The track clearly draws estly was stuck in my head for the rest of the day, from Dignam’s previous albums and their hard and may be my favorite of the few I heard. rock rhythms. Interweaved between the guitars is a The final track I heard was Feel the Pain, a return mysterious eastern-sounding motif that adds a dy- to the hard rock sound which Dignam seems ac- namic touch to what would otherwise be a typical customed to. The second of the two vocal tracks, rock song. The entire song is like a five minute hard Feel the Pain made use of an under-appreciated in- core guitar solo, and is complete with Dignam’s strument, the triangle. It dinged in just before the signature riffs and runs. The skills of this man are chorus, which contained more vocals than guitar. frightening considering his day job. The absence of a guitar solo was made up for by Dignam’s website, chrisdignam.com, announces his upcoming release, Pure Virgin Vinyl. June 2012 Opinion / Sports Page 18 Lane should allow Elephant in the Classroom A column dedicated to examining those awkward high school situations headphones in hallways By Cody Lee 2) Find inner peace. Once you understand yourself, you will start to understand the that listening to music in between classes helps me re- Well, I guess this is it guys and gals: Gradua- world so much easier. I see so many people set, and once I step into my next class, the transition tion. I have been looking forward to this since bashing themselves on how they look, or how is a lot easier and the material comes easier to me. the beginning of time. I’ve never been much terrible their life is. Just accept who you are, Another benefit would be that more kids would be of a fan of high school, as you can probably and move forward. You’re beautiful. on time to class. Most students have a vague idea of tell. Don’t get me wrong, Lane is an amazing 3) Two things I highly recommend do- how much time they have left to get to class based on school with endless opportunities, but high ing during your high school life: Pick up a how many people are left in the hallway. Listening school in general has never been much for hobby or sport and actually work hard at it. to music could possibly help. Most songs are around me. There’s gossip flying through the air, little I’ve gone through way too many activities three to four minutes long. If I were listening to my teen crushes with halls full of students mak- that I promised myself I would stick with, favorite song during passing period and it was almost ing out, and cliques picking on the slightly but of course I didn’t, and now I regret it. over I would know that it has been three and a half less “cool” kids. What is cool anyway? Seri- And second, pay attention in school. It’s not minutes since the bell rang and that I have 30 seconds ously, everyone needs to relax a little when it difficult, and let me tell you, there’s nothing to get to class. comes to high school’s social scene, and life in “cooler” than someone who knows what he/ Additionally, if more kids listened to music in the general actually. Stop worrying about if your she is talking about. halls, the school would be much quieter and more shoes match your eyebrows and if you have 4) Don’t give up on yourself. Alright, I peaceful place as more people would move around in the “coolest” bike. People won’t remember know that one sounds completely commer- their own little world. you for that stuff, it doesn’t matter. cial, but hear me out; if you find yourself in a So if listening to music in the hall would have all If I’ve learned one thing while being here rough patch, trust me, you can get through these benefits, why doesn’t the administration allows it is that people like nice people. I repeat: anything. Just be positive and put a By Angela Kuqo it? Is it CPS’s policy or Lane’s? The CPS handbook PEOPLE. LIKE. NICE. PEOPLE. smile on your face. My dad used bans “Unauthorized activation or use of electronic I’m not sure that everyone has real- to tell me that “Lee-Men bounce It’s passing period and a barrage of students pour devices.” Lane’s policy bans a long list of electronics ized that by now, but to me that’s back,” but I think that’s true for into the hallway. I notice how many students are outright. So what if Lane authorizes its students to what life is about: having a legiti- anyone, if they really want to. sporting headphones, either around their necks or in listen to MP3 players during passing periods? mately kind heart and forming earnest 5) Have fun, this is the prime of their ears. Occasionally, I also see people being scold- Some authorities argue that allowing students to relationships. Understand that and your life. You’re going to mess ed for it and having their devices taken away. And I listen to MP3 players encourages them to bring elec- you will see how unimportant the up. You’re going to do dumb ask myself, why? tronic devices to school, which can be easily lost or other little things are. Wow. I things. Relax. Kids that I understand the policy on cell phones and why they stolen. But...wait a minute...who cares? Every student just typed that so fast. I feel walk around stressed out are in place. Cell phones allow for communication knows that whenever they bring their cell phone or like that was a diary en- all of the time, worrying and can be used to cheat, etc. However, what is the their MP3 player anywhere there is a chance of this. try or something, but for about a five point assign- harm if a student wants to listen to music during a We already have a policy in place for cell phones, once in my life I actually ment will never live a full passing period as opposed to the cacophony of sound so why not make one for MP3 players? If expecta- think I want to be serious. life. Get out there and en- that comes from 4,000 something students moving tions are clear, there should be no trouble enforcing Before I graduate from joy yourself man, life’s too from one end of the building to another? the rule. Rules would be simple: students can listen Lane and everything I’ve short. Students do not listen to music in the hallway just to music during passing period, all devices must be ever said completely I should write a self- because it is against the rules and they want to “stick turned off and put away before entering the- class erases from your mind, help book. I wonder how it to the man.” They legitimately find something room, devices may not be turned on or taken out un- just listen to my last few many people would ac- soothing about it. Some people need it to get them til the bell rings, and any lost or stolen devices are the random words of wis- tually buy that. But energized. Others use music to help them deal with responsibility of the student and not the school. dom; who knows, maybe anyways, that was my a bad day. I see it as a sort of palate cleanser for my Other arguments say that headphones could be a they will help ya’ out one final rant for you, I brain. major safety hazard because if loud enough they can day. suppose. I’m officially Going from class to class requires different types of impair people from hearing important announce- 1) Just in case you missed done talkin’ smack. thinking. I have to go from English class 7th period ments or alarms. However, announcements are never the cap-locked text up top, let Thank you to every- to Trigonometry 8th period. English requires creative made while students are in the hallways anyway, and me reiterate: People like people one that has read thinking that allows you to analyze characters, sym- sirens typically are loud enough to overpower even that are nice. It’s plain and sim- Elephant in the bols, metaphors and their meanings. Trigonometry the loudest headphones. Students can also still eas- ple. Not many (normal) folks Classroom, I hope requires cognitive thinking: following formulas, logic, ily see what is going on around them and recognize ever say, “Gee that guy was they’ve made you and reasoning. When I get out of one class I find I am when something important is happening. awesome, he was so mean to laugh, or cry, or still in that “mode” of thinking. For example, when I So many benefits come from such a simple rule me.” Think about it, you want whatever. Good get out of English I am still thinking figuratively and change, that is easily enforced. Students and teachers to be friends with people who luck to you all and it throws me off a little when I step into Trig because would be happier. And that makes for a more pleasant are friendly, right? Well guess see ya’ around! I have to change abruptly to cognitive thinking. I find learning environment what...so does everyone else. Asthma does not stop Lane star athletes 455, a player on Lane’s Varsity Girls happened, that’s how young I was,” By Jazmine Lee Basketball team and on Lane’s Varsi- she says, “so this has been some- ty Girls Softball team, for example. thing I have been dealing with since Whether it is at the crack of dawn “I haven’t received any special I first started playing sports like a or in the strenuous after school treatment from coaches mainly due decade ago.” hours, athletes all over Lane dedicate to the fact that I try to hide it as The same could be said for their time to uphold the “School of much as possible.” said Maldonado, Luciano Gonzalez, Div. 373, who Champions” reputation. Balancing “No special treatment from them was also diagnosed with asthma at athletics with academics and maybe gives me a greater chance of being a young age. say that I was just faking to get out net pocket,” Maldonado said, “That even a job can make the life of an treated equally by my teammates.” “I was 14 months old,” Gon- of the workouts, but I wasn’t.” way I know where it is at all times, average student athlete grueling and Coaches are aware of asthmatic zalez said, “I went to the ER a few That was not enough to stop in case I really need to use it.” intense. students on the team due to man- times because my allergies were Gonzalez from playing the sports he “I always take my inhaler before Then there are the special ones. datory physicals for sports players. causing me to have trouble breath- loved. I do any physical activities, and if I Not the ones who are the best at Maldonado, however, prefers to ing…turns out my allergies were “As I got older, people real- feel like I’m about to collapse, I will their sport, but the ones who do it keep to herself, although with age it triggering asthma attacks.” ized that I could handle myself, and stop doing what I’m doing,” Gon- while being weighed down by the has become less of an issue. Being involved in sports since trusted that I would tell them if I zalez said. extra burden of a respiratory disease. “I know how much I can handle. fourth grade, Gonzalez has also needed a break.” Gonzalez said. At any cost, student athletes Asthma, a common inflammatory If I need to stop, I will,” Maldonado learned to pace himself when it Knowing your limits is a key do what they can to contribute to disease of the airways that mainly said, “I can’t stand the idea of people comes to playing, but hiding it was factor in dealing with asthma and their love of the game. Even if it causes shortness of breath and chest taking it easy on me, just because another story. playing sports. While attacks may means hauling around an inhaler tightening, is something some stu- I’m a little bit different.” “My basketball coach in fourth not occur often for both Maldona- constantly, and pacing themselves dent athletes at Lane constantly Due to a choking incident when grade wouldn’t let me start in games do and Gonzalez, it is because the these asthmatic student athletes put have to deal with. While asthma is a she was a baby, a series of tests lead because he thought I was going to both take the necessary precautions- forward what some may say is the common condition, it has a deeper doctors to diagnose young Mal- hurt myself,” Gonzalez said, “and mainly using their inhalers. most important aspect of playing on effect on some. donado with asthma. every time I would have to take a “I keep it right here in my fancy any sports team: heart. Take Madeline Maldonado, Div. “I don’t even remember when it break during practice kids would June 2012 Sports Page 19 Athlete of the Issue Jasmin Carrera, Div. 374 Baseball season ends with disappointing loss in City finals “What makes it harder is when in the last By Aleksandra Bursac inning you finally get momentum and everyone thinks it can happen and in an instant its Lane’s Varsity Baseball Team took second gone,” said Marty Schechtel, Div. 278. place at City Championships this year. The The team was devastated as they walked team suffered a tough 2-1 loss to Simeon at off the field into the clapping crowd of UIC’s Les Miller field. supporters awaiting them outside the stands. The major action took place in the first Tears glistened in the eyes of many players as inning when Simeon scored two runs. This set they hugged each other and their friends and the tone for the remainder of the game. family. Batter after batter, neither teams scored “I think we left it all on the field and within the next innings. The crowd was antsy sometimes you give all you’ve got and the other for some real action which came in the fourth team wins. That’s just baseball,” said co-captain inning. Richard Hernandez, Div. 279. Alex Sheehan number 27, Div. 254, hit a Even with the sad loss, the team is still pop up into left field. Though it seemed like an optimistic for the future. Lane ended their out, the ball slipped right through the fingers run for the City Championship title with an of Simeon’s outfielder. This landed Sheehan a overall 24-12 record. They have a chance for Jasmin Carrera, Div. 374 has been playing soc- player of the week. She has already received col- spot on second base and raised the entire Lane improvement in the State playoffs. cer since she was six and has been on varsity since lege attention from Illinois State, Wisconsin- side of the bleachers to their feet. But some team members are not as excited freshman year. In 2010, she was named ESPN’s Parkside and Concordia for her soccer skills. Unfortunately the next batter did not have about State. Favorites Warrior: What inspired you to play soccer? the same luck as Sheehan, making the third “What really matters to us is City. I don’t Color: Orange Carrera: “My dad always played soccer and he out before Lane could score in the inning. expect to get far in State because of all of the Movie: The Fast and the Furious would take me to his games when I was little. Simeon fought hard but Lane’s defense super funded suburban schools,” Hernandez Food: Tacos Later he put me on a team and I loved it. I haven’t was very strong, the score remained at 2-0 said. Music artist: The Weekend stopped since.” in Simeon’s favor until the final and seventh With all the heavy hearts, other team Class: Math Warrior: How do you get ready for games? inning. members have high hopes for next year and Sport Team: FC Barcelona Carrera: “The day before I start drinking a lot of Hearts were beating fast and the crowd the remainder of the season. Moment: Scoring two goals to win regionals water and continue to drink it throughout game was stomping in the stands when the seventh “What our team gave tonight wasn’t just or day. Before the game starts I warm up and loosen inning rolled around. Lane loaded the bases best effort. We put our hearts on the line, and Warrior: What was the hardest thing you had to up.” with two outs. Lane’s final batter struck out to gave every ounce of fight we had. Sometimes overcome this season? Warrior: What has playing at Lane taught you? end the game, sending the Simeon team into the dice don’t roll and unfortunately tonight Carrera: “The hardest thing would be being the Carrera: “It has helped me a lot. I have learned the field among screaming members and other was one of those nights,” said Matt Delanty best team in Chicago, but also showing that we how to play tougher and more intelligently.” players doing back flips. Div. 363. can compete outside the city with the suburbs.” Concussions unfortunately frequent in athletes in order. “I couldn’t see, I couldn’t stand up, my body kind of felt numb, By Brittany Mussen “I found myself doing the same problem for like 20 minutes. I was except for my brain. It felt like it was having a seizure,” Harris said. changing the numbers and at one point I started working on the After a trip to the doctor, he was told to take it easy and lay off A bump on the head today could mean long-term problems in the problem backwards,” Wade said. baseball for about a week or whenever the migraines slowed down. future. Wade did not suffer any memory loss, but did walk into the wrong He had particular troubles focusing in school that week. Concussions are frequent in the sports world. Even at Lane, many classroom once. Head injuries are no joke, but Wade saw it as her “When I was reading, the words looked like they were swimming,” students endure them and often make full recoveries within a few chance to make it one. She used her concussion to fool a friend about Harris said. days. But it is the long term consequences that turn mild head inju- having no memory of who he was. Within a week and a few days he was back in the game. Harris ries into continuous problems. Her doctor told her she would be out of soccer for a week or two at would still get minor migraines that year, but says they now have Forward varsity soccer player, Natalie Wade, Div. 565, took a hit on the most. Wade begged her coach to let her play earlier, but the coach stopped completely and he has made a full recovery. the head from a softball a month ago while practicing with the soccer refused to risk it, bringing Wade back slowly until it was clear she had Cheerleader Gabby Bux, Div. 373, suffered a concussion when her team on Lane’s front lawn. The softball team was practicing nearby, made a full recovery. head met the concrete while doing double cartwheels with a friend. and a ball was hit into the soccer practice. After being struck, Wade Wade still experiences minor headaches, though now less frequently In the hours that followed, her mother worked to keep her awake by fell instantly to the ground and blacked out for a few seconds. Her than before. singing songs and enthusiastically cheering to keep her attention. Bux coach attempted to keep her conscious. Her head hurt, but it was not Shortstop varsity baseball player Ari Harris, Div. 254, suffered a needed to stay awake because sleeping after a head injury can cause until a few days later that symptoms began to show. concussion the year before coming to Lane when he was struck in the a brain hemorrhage, which is when the brain bleeds and can result “I felt like someone smacked my brain,” Wade said. back of the head by a baseball. He immediately blacked out. When in death. She also reported signs of dizziness, headaches, problems with sleep- Harris opened his eyes to his surrounding teammates he heard his Bux was able to recover in a week, but declared… ing, and trouble focusing. Doing algebra was a specific struggle for coach’s distant voice telling him to hold on. “It ruined a week of my summer!” her. The number 4 turned into 5 in her mind, and what was once Harris reports he had no problems within the first two days until he Not only do concussions put strain on the brain, but also on one’s her right became her left causing her problems in reading problems woke up, and lost control of his senses. ability to perform daily activities. Injuries hinder high school athletic careers on working all summer to get back in shape. Daniel “DanDan” Carlson, Div. 477, had a similar injury experience. By Kristen Reyes “I don’t know how great my chances are of making it on Varsity On Jan. 20, while wrestling at one of the biggest meets of his wrestling after so many years out, but it’s worth the all the pain, sweat, and career, he faced off against a senior from Bowen High School who was It’s just another game for Juan Mazariegos, Div. 376: heart racing, tears,” he said. a three-time City champ. With thirty left in the match, Carlson’s adrenalin pumping, eyes on the soccer ball. Everything seemed so Caitlin McElhaney, Div. 379, grew up completely mesmerized by opponent’s knee smashed down hard on his ankle. Something was ordinary, until BAM! Another player collides into Mazariegos and the game of basketball. She began playing on school teams at the age definitely wrong. they both crash to the ground. Mazariegos’ knee is severely hurt. So of seven and continued to play throughout her first two years of high “My coaches ran out and said ‘thats it, save it for another day.’ But are his plans for the future. school. However, her Junior year of high school was her moment to I wanted to continue. They tried standing me up, but I couldn’t put It wasn’t until he realized that he couldn’t stand or even move his shine...she was finally going to play on Lane’s Varsity team. any pressure on it. The match was over and I lost by injury forfeit,” leg that his shot at the “big leagues” had vanished. Rushed to the Along with her closest friends as teammates, she expected this year he said. emergency room, Mazariegos’ dreams of being a professional soccer to be a successful one on the court. Then, the unexpected happened. It was the week before the Regional Tournament, which then led to player were put on hold due to a dislocated knee. Now, almost One day, after experiencing intense chest pains, she was rushed to State. Carlson was a returning State qualifier on Varisty from the year two years after his accident, Mazariegos has yet to play with his the ER. before as a freshman. Six weeks with a cast seemed like forever, but it Lane soccer family, or any other sport for that matter. After many “They told me I couldn’t play basketball anymore,” McElhaney said. motivated him each and every day. months of physical therapy, he considered returning to his team. “What was I going to do now?” “Those six weeks were the hardest weeks of my life, but it made me “I’m out of shape now...it’ll take time for me to get back in the McElhaney has been on the bench since October and plans on stronger: physically and mentally. All I could think of when I had the game,” he said. A fully recovered Mazariegos has learned a few new getting back on the court as soon as she gets the “ok” from her cast on was that when I get it off, I have to come back twice as hard things from his injury, though. doctors. to make up for all that lost time,” he said. “A former injured player always becomes a smarter player,” he said. This year McElhaney attended every girls’ basketball game, sitting Once the cast came off Carlson worked hard on strengthening his “You learn from what you did wrong in the past and learn how to on the bench. leg in preparation for his return to the mat. He was fortunate. Many avoid making those little mistakes in the future.” “Those girls are my family. Injured or not, I’m still going to be there athletes suffer injuries that disable from ever performing at the same With his senior year of high school approaching, Mazariegos plans screaming their names from the bench,” she said. level again - even at the high school level. June 2012 Sports Page 20 4x800 meter relay team wins State nearly caught by one of them at the very By Kelly Mrofcza end. “The finish was actually really intense Lane’s 4x800 meter relay team set an because Aron Sebhat, Niles North’s last leg all-time CPS record in the event when was actually catching up to Timlin at the they ran it in 7:46.92 in the State 3A end,” Perez said. “Timlin first had about prelims at Eastern Illinois University on a 10m gap between him and Sebhat. At May 26. The team ran it again the next the point Timlin passed the finish line, the day in the finals with nearly an identical gap between them was about 5m.” time of 7:47.42. Though half a second According to Perez, their distance slower, it was still fast enough to become coach, Tony Jones, has been trying to the first CPS school to win the 4x800 win the 4x800 meter race for about 15 meter relay at State. years with Lane. Team members David Timlin, Div. 275, “He came up to us after our victory, Kevin Perez, Div. 268, Lucas Beltran, hugged us all in one big huddle, and Div. 277, and Marcelo Burbano, Div. began to cry. This man is very strong and 354, each ran an 800 meter leg, passing doesn’t ever shed a tear over anything off a baton to each other between each. much less show his emotions like that; In prelims, Burbano started the relay it was a very special moment that we and was followed by Perez. The boys shared,” Perez said. were in tenth place after the first two legs. The boys had to prep carefully for Timlin passed seven of the runners ahead this big race, but really treated it no of him when he finished his leg in 1:51. differently from any of their other meets. Beltran ran last and maintained the third They mainly focused on eating right and place position, qualifying the team a spot getting good sleep. in the finals. “Coach Roof said to stay really hydrated While other teams’ times fell off in the because Charleston was going to be in the finals, Lane ran strong and finished .54 90s all three days we were staying there,” seconds ahead of second-place finisher Perez said. Niles North. The runners typically eat foods high In the finals, Burbano and Perez in carbohydrates the day before the race once again ran the first and second legs to store up maximum energy. Fettuccini David Timlin, Marcelo Burbano, Lucas Beltran, Kevin Perez, and Coach Tony Jones after the 4x800m. respectively. Once again, after two legs alfredo with chicken for Perez. Lane was in tenth place. Beltran ran third Not only do the runners prep Boys’ Track team had a number of other and Beltran. said. and battled back and forth with other themselves physically for their meets, but competitors who qualified to compete Timlin also qualified for the one mile Sophomore Jonathan Vara, also ran runners as positions changed quickly. also mentally. Burbano empties his mind at State. Jason Gutierrez, Div. 358, race as an individual, but decided to the mile, finishing in 4:33, which is also When he passed the baton to Timlin when he is running. qualified in pole vault, and Lane fielded scratch from the event and focus on the considered a fast time for a sophomore. for the final leg, Lane had moved up to “My mind goes blank and I focus teams in the 4x200m and the 4x400m 4x800m and 4x400m. Many members of the track team third position. on my breathing pattern, how fast the relays. Only the 4x800m team made it As a positive omen for the team’s future, point out that suburban schools have Timlin ran the first 400m of his leg in people around me are going, and not to finals. freshman Pavlo Hutsalyuk ran the mile in dominated the sport in recent years a blistering 53 seconds. By the time he letting anyone get to far ahead of me. It The 4x200m race was run by Matt 4:35 at an unofficial meet during finals, because of superior funding and crossed the line, he had passed the two is important to be aware of your position Rowe, Tony Abreu, Mountaga Tall, and making him the fastest CPS freshman. resources. Lane’s track team hopes to runners in front of him. In fact, he might in a relay,” he said. Celso Ramos. The 4x400m race was run “Usually it takes until the end of prove that Chicago schools not only can have passed them too quickly as he was Other than winning the relay, the by David Schmieg, Timlin, Tony Abreu, sophomore year to run a 4:35,” Perez still compete, but win. Two seniors play in Chicago All-Star game and West high schools, such as Lane, Von Steuben, Although it was fun for Logalbo to work with By Cherrell Anderson and Farragut, versus South and Central high Simmons, there were challenges he faced with schools such as Bogan, Julian, and Curie. coaching a new team. Natalie Frazier, Div. 280, and Eric Simmons, Div. Frazier and Simmons were both proud to be “[Logalbo] came to practice with a game plan. He 284, represented Lane by playing in the Luther chosen to represent Lane. would try to do a drill and the west side kids didn’t Bedford All-Star basketball game on Apr. 9 at “It felt like all the hard work I put before and know how to do it,” Simmons said. “They were all Whitney Young High School. The top performing during the basketball season paid off,” said saying, ‘What is he doing?’” high school varsity basketball players in Chicago Simmons. “It was a big challenge because the team was a were selected to participate. “It felt awesome! I was super honored,” Frazier bunch of players who were the top on their high The event was put together by the head of said. school teams and there were different attitudes,” the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches In preparation for the game, Frazier and Simmons said Logalbo. “It was supposed to be fun, not too Association (CPLBCA), Vince Carter. For both had to practice with the team they would play with at much organization, which was a challenge for me boys and girls, the teams were consisted of North Foreman High school. They practiced twice with their because I am very organized!” teams and each had varying experiences with them. Logalbo went on to compare Lane basketball “I knew most of the girls simply from growing players to the others he coached. Eric Simmons, Div. 284. up hooping at so many places around Chicago,” “Here at Lane, we’re lucky to have smart players Frazier said. “We were all decent basketball who want to be better. The other players put more highly of their players and what makes them an players so it was a little ball-hogging. I was a little emphasis on quickness and athleticism. I was all-star. intimidated, but not by the players, just the whole trying to put them through drills and they didn’t “Natalie has an uncontrollable hunger to be the all-star atmosphere.” get them, so I just let them go on their own.” best athlete she can be,” said Milsap. “She’s an “All the west-side kids had egos. I wasn’t On game day, both Frazier’s and Simmons’ team incredible hard worker, puts the team before herself intimidated, I’m a competitor, so I was just having won. Each contributed to their wins. and is just a good teammate. Her determination to fun,” Simmons said. “I played a decent chunk of minutes. I didn’t excel will take her far in sports and academics.” Frazier and Simmons weren’t the only Lane score, but I got a couple of defensive stops,” Frazier “Eric was one of the team’s captains. He was the representatives at the all-star game. English teacher said. one who would guard the best player every night, and Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Mr. Logalbo “I had two points, two steals, two rebounds, a he took the challenge,” said Logalbo. “He was one was selected personally by Carter to coach the boys’ block and a couple of assists,” Simmons said. of our leading scorers and he did everything for the team. Having a familiar face like Simmons was As far as the boys’ North&West team, Simmons team this season.” beneficial to Logalbo. says that it has been a trend for the team to always Having participated in this event has given both “It was great for the both of us. Eric helped me win. players something to always remember. with drills and him being there gave me credibility Frazier and Simmons were selected by their Frazier was not planning on playing college Natalie Frazier, Div. 280 as a coach to the other teams,” Logalbo said. coaches, Mr. Milsap and Logalbo. Each spoke basketball until she participated in the all-star game. “I realized how much I really love the game and it has made me really contemplate trying to walk on for my university’s team,” said Frazier. “I’ve learned from this experience to just play hard. I learned that basketball will take you many places,” said Simmons, referring to how his basketball experience at Lane has led to him playing among Chicago high school all-stars. The event was broadcasted on Comcast, soif supporters could not attend the game, they were sure to see it on their television screens. Congratulations to Frazier and Simmons for representing Lane and making the school proud.