Hornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL May 2015 Volume 55 Issue 4 HORNRIDGE Bagpipe
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Thornridge High School 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue Dolton, IL May 2015 Volume 55 Issue 4 HORNRIDGE Bagpipe Inside . .The Bagpipe Editorials . 2-3 Beyond High School Retiring Falcons . 4 Top Ten . 5 By Brianna Burge Senior Survey . 6-9 With the school year com- going to school it is just more education, a trade is easier 12-15 ing to an end a big question is specific.” and cheaper. Plus some col- presented, not only to seniors, There are several different leges do not offer the careers Thornridge Prom . .10 but to all students; what’s When thinking about after that some people are looking next? Contrary to popular high school plans, there is for, such as auto tech.” Flashbacks . 11 believe college is NOT for ev- also the option of enlisting in Kristopher Reese, when eryone. College is also NOT the armed forces. The army asked the same question, stat- Healthy Living . 16 the “end all, be all”, when may seem like the last resort ed, “People with high school I.C. News . 17 it comes to life after high for some, but there are many mindsets will end up bringing school. For some people high- perks that come with enlist- it to college and it won’t work Journalism Appreciation . 18 er education is not the best ment. When you enlist you out for them. Some people fit. There is nothing wrong won’t have to worry about just can’t handle a four-year Entertainment . 19 with that, but it is important to money, health care, or paying institution. I am going to know that there are multiple for college. college to try and find myself Journalism Appreciation . 19 options. Mrs. Perkins-Udu stat- and college can help me with For those who wish to ed, When asked how she my future.” Sports. 20 continue their education but felt about college being for Students please make better lack the funds, there are still everyone, “As a teacher I plans than laying up on your other options to help achieve promote going to college. As mother’s couch working at that dream. When questioned a human being I believe that McDonald’s. We all are ca- on the matter of options after other plans are necessary for pable of greatness and bigger high school, Mr. Chiuso, a success, such as the military, and better things. So what, TR teacher and coach stated, but truly I believe a four-year college is not for everyone, but “If you don’t want to go to institution is worth a try.” you still have the opportuni- college then pick something When considering the ty to make something out of you love to do. Education is trade school option, people yourself. Do not be like those important, but there are elec- are given an array of trades to before you, but be better and tricians, brick layers, and pipe choose from such as cosme- learn from their mistakes. fitters;learn a trade. Some tology, automotive technolo- Whether it is by enlistment students already know what gy, truck driving, and so much into the armed forces, going they want to do in life and more! When asked about to a trade school, or working with college many are still his views on trade schools, your way through college, our figuring out what they want to Cleveland Richardson, a se- lives are what we make them Mr. Beilfuss, Ms. Perry, Ms. Brogger, Mrs. Udu and Mr. Thomas do. College is a certain type nior, stated, “I believe college and we only get one. Let’s with AVID scholarship winners, Tishauna Edwards and Adedayo of schooling, the same as a isn’t for everyone. If you are make this one count! Ogunsanya. Good Job Ladies! trade school; they are still not ready for a four-year The Bagpipe May 2015 2 Editorials Same Sex Prom Date Denied By Brianna Burge By A’mor Taylor Recently, I conducted a be offensive to those around If your kid was denied the you continue to treat someone “If AP students can’t survey on one of the most de- them. I personally would opportunity to do something as if they have a disease then it go on trips this late in the batable topics when it comes be appalled to see two men because someone else felt that can possibly get worse. year, that rule should be im- to prom. In our generation together at prom.” it wasn’t important enough, This can be applied here as plemented around the entire minds are beginning to open • Anonymous Senior: how would you feel? The im- well. school and not just to one spe- as far as LGBTQIA (Lesbian, “Females wearing tuxedos is portance of an event may not These kids were denied the cific group of students. Also, Gay, Transgender, Queer, In- cute sometimes, but a male be the same to the person that opportunity to help be a part at this point if we don’t know tersex, and Ally) is concerned. wearing a dress would seem isn’t involved, as it is to the of something that can benefit something, one day is not We are the generation that to person that it is involved. schools all over the country, going to be enough time for puts it all on the line, accepted be done for attention.” This year the AP Chemis- better yet all over the world. us to learn anyways. or not. When the results were • Anonymous Senior: try students were scheduled When asked about how they -Jewelle Vernon tallied on how seniors felt “There should be no policies to go on a trip that included felt about this trip being “Depressed that I about same sex prom dates, at all…That’s like asking if them and the special needs cancelled. Some students had didn’t get a chance to go.” the results were not unani- there should be a policy on students, but it was canceled. comments on the situation. -Tishauna Edwards mous. Out of 154 seniors, 125 whether or not bi-racial cou- “They have to worry about believe that students should ples should be allowed.” the AP test” is what was said. be allowed to take same sex • Anonymous Senior: These kids work all year and prom dates, and 29 disagreed. “I believe there should be a when they finally get the The following contains the policy, because it might make chance to take a break, it is commentary of a number of others uncomfortable. I do denied. This trip that they seniors and teachers. not feel it is right due to my were denied was not just for • Mr. Potacki: beliefs.” fun, it was for observational “A policy is not needed, times • Anonymous Senior: purposes: just as a college are changing and people are “Males wearing dresses visit is or a trip to see a movie becoming more tolerant. should only come about if about what Martin Luther People should be able to bring they actually dress as a girl on King Jr. contributed in Selma. who they want.” a daily bases.” The AP test is as important • Mrs. Pietraszewski: • Anonymous Senior: as any other thing that the stu- “Personally, it doesn’t bother “Y’all are tweaking, this dents deal with in a class. The Beefin’ Over the Net By Brianna Burge me at all. As long as everyone should NEVER be allowed juniors were allowed to par- is dressed appropriately, who or just not at my prom. This take in a trip to six flags this In this day-and-age, people grounds, Mrs. Perkins-Udu their date is, is their business. shouldn’t even be a discussion year when they had the very do everything via social net- stated, “I think that it is I’ve worn a lot of different between anyone, NO SAME first PARCC Test and nobody works. People communicate, stupid, and there is no other types of dresses, and some of SEX PROM DATES!” spoke up and said they needed find love, make friends, keep word for it. If you don’t have them were awful! I’ve bled • Anonymous Senior: to worry about this brand new in touch, and network via a 100% (in your classes), then from a dress before! Wearing “There should be a policy. test. The Afro History classes Twitter, SnapChat, Facebook, you should be working on a suit would be easier! If a Although you are gay or were allowed to take a trip to and Instagram. Social media your grades! There are more person wants to wear what lesbian, it doesn’t apply to the see a movie at a movie theatre is meant to be a fun space important things to do.” I makes them comfortable. school. I just don’t like same and nobody said that they where people are able to inter- Instead of doing their GOOD FOR THEM!” sex prom dates; it brings up have college to worry about. act with one another, but now work students are getting all • Mr. Thomas: negativities.” Is the cancellation of their trip it seems that it is the enabler worked up over nonsense. “I believe that students should • Anonymous Senior: really fair? for trouble makers. One indirect mention in a be able to take anyone they “It would not bother me if Who should get to say that “People like to act out be- tweet or SnapChat video and want that meets the criteria/ they were friends.” it isn’t important enough to hind their phones and comput- it will soon germinate.