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January/February 2018 Volume 24: Issue 4 What is this delicious salad? Find out on Liberty High School Talon Yearbook page 3! Photo by Maria Cruz. 6300 Independence Avenue, Bealeton, Virginia 22712 and Patriot Press Newspaper Senior Athletes Aim for a Higher Level by Jasmine Beverly ~Staff Reporter joy playing very much. I would like to basketball in mid-December of 2017. was pretty much made up that I wanted to see how far basketball takes me and “I made my decision with Radford spend the next four year of my life there. if I get better in college, than hopeful- because I got to know the coaching staff so But it was not my original dream school. I ly play as a professional!” said Kestner. well and when I visited, I knew this was go- had always planned to follow in my mom’s Senior Julian Sams, a varsity ing to be my home for college,” said Lewis. footsteps, attending Penn State or attend- football player and varsity wrestler, has As juniors and se- ing Virginia Tech, but after visiting WMU, recently decommitted from a college as niors, students start to think of I realized that’s where I wanted to be. The well. He was originally recruited at Old where they’d like to attend college. atmosphere in Williamsburg is amazing Dominion University to play football. “I wouldn’t say this was my dream and the quality of education that a student “After a long talk with my family and college. Everyone always asked me where receives there cannot be matched. I really coaches, I’ve decided to decommit from I wanted to go and I would say I didn’t believe that it is a great fit for me. I made Old Dominion and re-open my recruitment. know, because I didn’t. But I knew Radford my decision to apply early, which is bind- Thank you Coach Wilder for offering me was for me when I went down there for my ing, but I knew that there were slightly bet- Senior Makaela Kestner dribbles the to play Division 1 football and thank you unofficial visit. I’m most excited to for the ter odds of me getting accepted and that’s basketball down the court. Kestner plans on Coach Bankins for recruiting me. Please re- amazing teammates I am going to make! where I wanted to go, regardless of where attending the Univeristy of South Florida in spect my decision,” Julian posted on Janu- All of the girls were so nice when I visited else I was accepted into. For those who ar- the fall. Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook ary 17, 2018, after a weekend visit at ODU. and I can’t wait to go experience that again en’t completely sure, I don’t recommend Some of our very well Although he had opened his recruitment when I go as a freshman,” said Lewis. this option because you could be stuck known Liberty Eagle athletes have again with many offers, Kent State caught Senior Madison Humphries is committed to a college to contin- his attention, and Julian went for an offi- an athlete on the varsity field hockey ue playing their favorite sports! cial visit on the weekend of January 27th and varsity basketball teams, but for col- Senior Makaela Kestner is on the varsity and 28th. After the weekend visit, Ju- lege, she is strictly attending William and girls basketball team. In early January, lian committed to Kent State in Ohio. Mary University for academic purposes. Makaela announced she committed to “I would like to thank everybody for sup- “I visited the college of William University of South Florida for womens porting me through this long process, with and Mary over spring break last year, and basketball. Although she was not always that being said, I will be furthering my foot- fell in love instantly. After that my mind committed to USF, Makaela was originally ball and academic career at Kent State Uni- recruited to the University of North Caroli- versity,” posted Julian on January 28, 2018. na, but in early December she decommitted. Senior Elizabeth Waln is a var- “A couple years back they had sity softball player. She was recruited to a few problems with the NACC, so I James Madison University in early No- was afraid of something happening when vember of 2017 to continue playing the Senior Julian Sams (#55) heads onto the I actually got there, and I didn’t want to sport she loves most. She’s been playing field with his fellow players. Sams is head- take any risk,” said Makaela. She be- softball since she was in second grade. ing to Kent State in the fall. Photo courtesy lieves the University of South Florida is “I chose JMU because it felt of Talon Yearbook Staff. a better fit for because “I feel very com- like home when I stepped on campus fortable at USF with the coaches, play- and the coaches and players are welcom- going somewhere that you’re not one hun- ers, and the staff make me feel comfort- ing. I was so excited and relieved when dred percent happy with,” said Humphries. able there and they run a system, and I found out I was accepted,” said Waln. that is what I like to do!” said Kestner. Kinsley Lewis is a junior on girls var- sity basketball, and she already has her Senior Madison Humphries takes the ball She also said she wanted to down the court. Humphries is attending continue playing basketball in college future set for her! She signed to play for Radford University for womens William & Mary in the fall. Photo courtesy of “because it is a game I love and en- Talon Yearbook Staff. SWISH! Senior Makaela Kestner Breaks School & County Records

Senior Makeaela Kestner recent- Press Newspaper and currently the Sports ly broke the school record held by alumna Editor. She successfully writes about boys Liz Wood, who previously scored a total of and girls basketball. She also recently 1,467. Kestner broke this record after the committed to the University of South Flor- girls basketball Kettle Run game, scoring ida after decommitting from the University up to a total of 1,478 and adding an addi- of North Carolina. tional 13 points.She only had 4 more points In addition to the school record, to score in order to beat the county record. Kester also broke the county record for to- The record was broken on Febru- tal number of points scored in her basket- ary 6, 2018 while the ladies varsity basket- ball career. Kestner has scored more than ball team took on Kettle Run on Kettle’s 1,496 points in her career total. home court. The entire Patriot Press staff and “I guess it was pretty cool,” said Liberty High School community is so Kestner. proud of Makaela and we can’t wait to see Kestner blocks a KR player from making a Kestner is a writer for the Patriot her succeed at USF! pass. Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. 2 Features January/February 2018 Snow Days Kick Off New Term DECA Competes in The 2018 Spring Term by Kristina Rigsby had already had another child di- started off with a bang-a 2 hour ~Editor-in-Chief agnosed with cancer before and January by Kayla Wines and Brianna Yates delay the first day back and a were extremely devastated. The snow day the day after! As if LHS staff including Mr. Roper, hashtag #beLEIGHve floated all ~Staff Reporters that was not enough, the follow- Ms. Yorgason, Ms. Davenport around Twitter and made a huge Last year a handful of narios for different econom- ing Monday was also a snow and a new nurse, Ms. Waleska! impact on students all around. Liberty High School students ic situations,” said McCoy. day. January 16 was also a two- “This new term has been “I think the cam- went on a field trip with DECA, Many other DECA hour delay day. This is not much interesting. For me in particular paign was really a great thing the business and marketing club. members were very confident compared to previous years it is really odd because it’s my to do, not only to support It was a conference for DECA and laid back. They obviously where there have been multiple first semester without Latin and the family but also to raise students in our region for multiple had a lot of practice and guid- snow days before the term even I’m already missing Mrs. Kis- awareness about childhood categories, including fashion and ance from their teachers to be started or literally not coming sel more than life itself. The cancer. I am so glad they did sports marketing. They competed so sure that they would do well. to school a single day in Febru- teachers I have are good though the Change for Change drive testing their marketing, manage- "During the competition we ary due to consistent blizzards! and I enjoy the subjects so all too to support after prom be- ment and entrepreneurial skill sets. completed our role plays in Nonetheless, it is im- is going well,” said Sheppard. cause not only is it funding Mrs. Hermes, the lead front of judges then after that portant to look forward and em- “My new classes are our safe and sober after-prom, sponsor for this trip, teaches we shopped around until it was brace what is going on in the amazing. I have really enjoyed it. it is supporting a great cause multiple business and personal time for awards," said McCoy. new term. There are so many However, it is kind of bittersweet to fight drug addiction,” finance classes. Many students The students were all very suc- different opportunities waiting because it is my last term before said senior Sarah Hogestyn. take these classes to join DECA cessful and had lots of fun at the and so many things that have I graduate. I am looking forward As the new term sets and compete in competitions and event and came back to bring some already happened in this short to having exciting new events into full speed with the ques- conferences like the one students awards for Liberty High School. amount of time-new classes, a coming up and preparing to grad- tion of impending snow days, attended in the first semester. The following studentsplaced fundraiser, and so much more. uate,” said senior Lauren Shutt. students all over Liberty are Students who attend- in their event: Breanna Dun- “I have a love hate re- Along with the same new buzzing with excitement over ed this field trip had to - com can – Food Marketing-Role Play lationship with snow days, one class excitement, Project Purple many different things. From the pete and tried to qualify for – 3rd Place Grace Curry– Hotel and Lodging Manage- one hand no school, on the oth- conducted a fundraiser the week upcoming sports season to Pow- the state level conference that ment-Role Play – 1st place er hand no education. I actually of January 22-26 called Change der Puff football to our very first is happening March 2018. rather enjoy school and learn- for Change. Each first block col- Color Run to our first Prom at The following students placed "Going up against and qualify to compete at the ing so there is a bit of a down- lected change every morning LFCC, plans are in the works other students from different state competition March 2-4 and it was counted at the end of fall in missing out on days,” for an exciting end to the school schools. I like showing my skills in Virginia Beach. Morgan said sophomore Cora Sheppard. every day. The two first blocks year. It’s going to be a great off,” said junior Kyle Darden. Hatcher – Personal Finan- “I love my classes! with the most change would Spring term here at Liberty-it’s “My favorite part cial Literacy – Overall Win- I love snow days, but I feel win free Chick-fil-A breakfast. up to you to make it happen. was getting to compete in my ner 1st place-Test-3rd place; like we could be a bit farther Additionally, after the role play because it was such Role Play-1st place Olivia in our classes without them,” tragic news of a local student being great practice and experience!” Castaldy-Human Resource said senior Jenica Garnett. diagnosed with cancer, a Green- said junior Rachel McCoy. Management-Overall Win- ner 1st place-Test-2nd place; A few new teachers Out was hosted during the school "I was expecting it to have also been added to the day on January 26. The family Role Play-1st place Lynnsey be difficult because I didn't- re Painter-Principles of Mar- ally have any time to study the keting- Overall Winner 3rd Drama Goes Big night before" She had to study by Hannah Quang place. and rehearse role play sce- ~Staff Reporter favorite thing about drama, I like rected. Steel Magnolias is another it all, the show, the preparation, play and its story is about friend- all the jokes and shenanigans ship and finding family. This play that lead up to it, the people, etc. gives students a chance to prac- It is all pretty great. I liked the tice their tech they've learned in thought of theater in elementary class. Beauty and the Beast is a school but what really hooked musical that brings several de- me was when I was in 6th grade. Steel Magnolias actors Helen Mes- partments to work together. The I saw Willy Wonka right here at sick, playing Ouisier, and Kristina cast for this musical has just been Rigsby, playing Clairee, end the Liberty High School. The mo- The Patriot Press The Fall 2017 show in a tight hand hold. Photo selected, and they are hard at ment Lee Farrish started singing The Patriot Press is a student produced courtesy of Talon Yearbook Staff. Patriot Press Staff work already. Though there is “Pure Imagination” and the cur- newspaper published monthly during Kristina Rigsby: Editor-in-Chief A normal day of dra- much stress with all the ongoing tains opened, I knew this is what every school year. Every issue contains Makaela Kestner: Sports Editor ma includes theatre warm ups, projects, drama feels the process I wanted to do in high school, ” student written articles, and is designed by Zack Learnard: Entertainment Editor Kristina Rigsby: Center-spread improv warm ups, a lesson on as very exciting and that the work students. Our mission is to publish news, said sophomore Cora Sheppard. information, and opinion articles for the Editor theater history, acting, and learn- isn’t as stressful when they’re Drama has rehearsals af- school and for our community. Zoe Lowe: Center-spread Editor ing about tech. Theatre histo- all together and pitching in. ter school every day of the week. Zoe Lowe: Features Editor ry includes history from origi- “Everyone in drama is This can sometimes interfere with Letter to the Brianna Yates: VIewpoint Keely Carne: Staff Reporter nal Roman and Greek theatre. like a big family My favorite part other school work and, but the dra- Editor Policy Jasmine Beverly: Staff Reporter about drama is meeting new peo- Some warm ups include act- ma club is dedicated to their shows Letters to the editor are welcomed and Payton Deeney: Staff Reporter ing games to get drama ready. ple and learning about the histo- and can handle the workload. will be published as space allows. Letters Hannah Quang: Staff Reporter Staff Reporter “My favorite thing about ry,” said freshman Katie Castro. “I absolutely love being must be signed, although the staff may Leann Chloros: Maria Maginniss: Staff Reporter withhold the name on request. The paper teaching theatre is doing what “Hanging out with friends, hav- in Steel Magnolias. My char- Kayla Wines: Staff Reporter reserves the right to edit letters for clarity. you’re passionate about and what ing fun, and doing what I love,” acter, Miss Clairee, is so much Ms. Lisa Beth Miller: Adviser said freshman Tony Desouza. All letters are subject to laws governing you love. I like all my current fun. With the show just being us obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption projects equally because there is Tony decided to join dra- six girls, it has been so wonder- of the school process, as are all contents something different and unique ma after taking a film analy- ful to grow closer to them and of the school paper. Opinions in letters that each show brings,” says sis class. Mrs. Claggett saw really get to know one anoth- are not necessarily those of the staff, nor theatre teacher Mrs. Claggett. him acting and recommend- er,” said senior Kristina Rigsby. should any other opinion expressed in ed that he should join drama. public forum be construed as the opinions Twelfth Night is a clas- or policy of the administration, unless so sic play. This play is student di- “I don’t really have a attributed. 3 Features January/February 2018

Fauquier County Public Starting to Eat Fresh to school effort will go a long by Maria Cruz the student fills out describing Schools is welcoming new health broccoli harvest salad, and apple way in positively affecting peo- ~Contributing Reporter what and how the fruit and veg- food initiatives that FRESH, in slaw. Two of the recipes involved ple’s food choices at home,” etable of the month help their partnership with the Nutrition De- the ever popular “pumpkin spice” said senior Alanis Gordillo. bodies. The contests for the mid- partment, is integrating into the which was composed of nutmeg, In this sentiment I agree dle school level include creating school lunch program. I, being an cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and and am excited to see the health- a FRESH slogan that would en- intern at the PATH and FRESH allspice. The fragrant mix was ier changes that will be made to courage others to eat more fruits Program, have seen this plan in tossed and turned into the diced our students’ school lunch menu. and vegetables, and“eat this, not action through the plethora of re- pumpkin before it was cooked Photos taken by Maria that” poster where the student search done for the farm to school in an oven to make the roasted Cruz. draws one unhealthy meal and recipes and various training ses- spice pumpkin. The pumpkin another healthy alternative, and sions held for the cafeteria staff spice was also incorporated into a “rainbow” poster which depicts throughout the Fauquier, Cul- the in the pumpkin bread which colorful fruits and vegetables ac- peper, and Rappahannock region. the cafeteria staff decided would companied by a description of Walking into one of these be a huge hit for the students. provement in school lunches. the nutrients in a “color” food trainings can be a bit intimidating; After the training ses- I was very impressed because group. The high school contests all the wonderful cooks are not sion, I realized that the cafeteria school lunches generally have low include creating an “Eat this, only friends, but resemble a big staff truly cares about their- stu reputations and aren’t the health- not that” poster , a healthy food family. Even those who have nev- dents as if they were their own iest choices. Although I pack drive, and a snacktivity vs. ac- er met before welcome each other children and genuinely wishes lunch I might start buying now,” tivity poster. The lucky winners through their shared occupation: to see us eat healthier and en- said senior Victoria Machuca. of these contests will receive feeding the student population. joy lunch. In reaching this goal This attitude is important awesome prizes including 6 tick- One out of the three training ses- of creating healthier lunches, because it means that the gradual ets for Luray Caverns, family sions was held in Warrenton Mid- schools can often cross barri- change to fresher produce is being pack for iFly, and 2 Fitbit Altas. dle School and involved nearly ers like budget, time, and the noticed by students and will entice Some may believe that students twenty cafeteria cooks from mul- equipment available to them. them to buy more school lunch. will always find a way to eat tiple schools around the county. This is where the mind of a Another initiative that FRESH unhealthy foods if they really The session began with FRESH coordinator comes into is implementing into schools want them. However, if there an overview presentation given by play. Farm to school recipes are are contests that promote is a constant stream of healthy Natalie Ortiz, FRESH’s chef. The being researched by the pro- healthy eating and trying out food stimuli at school, they cafeteria staff then broke off into gram in an effort engage -stu new fruits and vegetables. will be more likely to reach groups to prepare six new recipes dents in food awareness and Elementary school con- for those choices out of hab- including an apple orchard salad, the way in which local farmers tests are composed of “What’s it when shopping on their own. roasted spiced pumpkin, hon- contribute to the food system. FRESH” activity sheets which “I think that the farm ey-apple dressing, pumpkin bread “This is a very big im- Aisle Be There! inspired by Michelle Lieb, a pro- by Payton Deeney of getting ready for the event. fessional wedding photographer ~Staff Reporter Fashion marketing de- that came to Liberty as a guest then we loaded the cameras with signed dresses for the function speaker. Additionally, Lauren film. In my class, each person and played the bridesmaids, and was inspired by the Class of 2021 took at least 30 pictures, which culinary arts prepared food for project. She was given the respon- the faux wedding. Graphic im- sibility of coming up with ideas aging designed wedding invita- On November 15th at for the entire event, from the col- tions for the occasion. Agricul- small scale wedding,” Debora Great Marsh Estate, many de- or scheme of the flowers and style ture was also a big help; floral partments from Liberty joined Garcia, another orchestra student, of makeup to picking out music design made the bouquets, and remarks on the beautiful location. together to take part in a faux and helping with invitations. woodworking designed a wood- wedding. This event, organized All of this was en arch for the mock wedding. made possible by one dili- by Lauren Shutt, included or- The gathering took place chestra, culinary arts, graphic gent and innovative student. at Great Marsh Estate, a mansion “The point of the project imaging, floral design, wood- were of the bridesmaids, location, and wedding venue located in working, photography, fashion was not only to get me real world and the bride and groom. My fa- Bealeton, Virginia. The manor is experience as a photographer, but marketing, and cosmetology. vorite part had to be the house very sophisticated, with a stunning It was originally planned also to engage my fellow photog- and scenery,” commented Pho- view and located on the water. raphy students and the several to be a way for photography stu- tography 1 Student Brianna Yates. “Great Marsh Es- dents to practice their skills in a other wonderful Liberty students The bridesmaids were in our beauty of applying what “real world” environment, but portrayed by the fashion market- soon became a larger scale project we’ve learned to our lives and When Lauren began ing students, who had their hair showcasing all of our talents. I to involve multiple departments. to make her idea a reality, Mrs. and makeup done by cosmetology. Who was the creator behind this was incredibly blessed to work Spratling served as a lifeline “I’d say it was a great with all of these people and I’m so ingenious idea? The answer is to help her coordinate with the experience and a memory I will none other than senior Lauren very proud of all we have accom- teachers of all of the depart- always have, I had a great time plished,” reflects Lauren Shutt. Shutt, who crafted this event under ments involved. The two of them and if I could do it again I defi- the supervision of art and photog- All photos courte- worked together to find a way nitely would!” said Fashion Mar- sy of Mrs. Danielle Spratling raphy teacher Danielle Spratling. to make this dream possible. keting student Rachael McCoy. Lauren had already The first department Then came the orchestra, tate was beautiful. Much more completed all of the photog- involved was Photography. who played music for the wedding. grand and classic than I ex- raphy classes available at Students from photography “We really just practiced the rep- pected,” says photography Liberty, and decided to take came to take pictures of both ertoire we already had, along with teacher Danielle Spratling. Mrs. Spratling’s Photogra- the venue and the bridesmaids. two new pieces.” Grace Gonza- “It was simple but phy Independent Study class. “We got there early, and lez said, explaining the process classy. The perfect size for a Originally, Lauren was 4 Entertainment January/February 2018 Swift’s “Reputation”.... Food Wars: Chicken

Readyby Kristina For Rigsby It? Nugget Clash By Keely Crane Taylor Swift has re- for every lie I tell them, they tell ~Editor-in-Chief me three. This is how the world ~Staff Reporter cently been receiving a lot of Guitar” video, as well as “Bad ing, but maybe it was that in the mixed reviews about her new works, now all he thinks about For this edition of Food Wars, I Blood”, “Out of the Woods”, and is me,” really gets me going and decided to put McDonald’s and back of my mind I knew Chick- album, “Reputation”. Some be- “You Belong With Me”. There fil-a was going to have - some lieve Swift has really fallen off give me this hype that makes me Chick-fil-a’s chicken nuggets to are several different shade refer- want to go out and conquer the the test. I went to both fast food thing that McDonald’s didn’t. the deep end with her new re- ences thrown in this music video. Next, I started making my way to venge-type album, however some world. She even references her restaurants to try their chicken Some might think that the image “crimson red paint” on her lips! nuggets and to decide who would the Chick-fil-a in Warrenton. As I believe this has been well-de- of Swift bathing in diamonds is a arrived, I saw that Chick-fil-a was served for a very long time. Hello, a killer song and a ref- take the victory in this compe- reference to the Kim Kardashian erence to makeup? Yes, please! tition. Although I share love decently packed as it usually al- The last album Swift re- robbery. This would make the ways is. Making my way inside, I leased was 1989, released back And last, but never least, equally for both these restau- most sense because at the con- my all-time favorite of this whole rants, the winner was pretty clear. waited in line for my turn to order. in 2014, making this album a clusion, Swift says “I would very I have to say the wait was about whopping three years difference album is “This is Why We Can’t To start off this -com much like to be concluded from Have Nice Things”. This has been petition, I traveled to the local five minutes but that is usually from its older sibling. Most of her this narrative” which are the exact how it is for any busy restaurants. older albums had a few pop hits, speculated to be a reference to McDonald’s here in Bealeton. words she used when Kardashian the Katy-Taylor drama that went Walking in, I made my way to When it was finally my turn, I was but before 1989, most of Swift’s referenced her drama with Swift instantly greeted with a smile. songs were country-based. Her down a few years back, causing the somewhat clean counter to in an interview. She also can be a major split in their friendship. order. While ordering a six count The employee was very nice and I first popular single, “Teardrops seen singing with a snake on her had no trouble ordering my eight on My Guitar”, which was re- My favorite lyrics from the song of chicken nuggets, I have to hon- arm, something that Kardashian are “It was so nice being friends estly say I had no trouble with the count of chicken nuggets. The leased circa 2008, was a love referred to her as. While she’s in wait for my chicken nuggets were ballad about a girl crying because again, there I was giving you a sec- cashier. Even though there are this bathtub of diamonds, a dollar ond chance but you stabbed me in millions of horror stories relating not very long and when they I got the boy she loves, loves someone bill lays across her, symbolizing them I made my way to a table. else. Compared to her first -re the back while shaking my hand. to McDonald’s and their employ- the one dollar she received from And therein lies the issue, friends ees, I have to say I was treated As I sat down, I opened the box leased single from “Reputation”, a court trial against a man who of chicken nuggets and they called “Look What You Made Me don’t try to trick you, get you on very nicely and with respect. groped her. Swift even dresses up the phone and mind-twist you. So While waiting for my smelt amazing. Picking one up, I Do”, this album is legendary. like Katy Perry, a much-anticipat- couldn’t help but notice the little Swift started out by re- I took an axe to a mended fence.” chicken nuggets, I noticed there ed rival fest, during this video. It gives a perfect illustration to was not a lot of people eating circle of grease left on the bot- leasing her first single from the The video in and of itself is such tom of the box. Yet, as I took a album, “Look What You Made a toxic friendship that literally here but my food was taking a shade fest that I’m in love with. needs to be taken out. This song a little more time than aver- bite of the chicken nugget, I in- Me Do” at the VMA’s. This kick- I even published a how-to make- stantly forgot about the grease started her album, which I imme- is also a major shade fest because age to be served. Finally when up tutorial on how to achieve her of the next lyric, “But I’m not I got my chicken nuggets, I because these chicken nug- diately fell in love with. Many smokey eye and bold red lip look gets were delicious. They were say it is a revenge song to all of the only friend you’ve lost late- made my way to a relatively featured in her music video. For ly. If only you weren’t so shady.” clean table and was ready to eat. cooked to perfection and I could her different stages of life. At the a while, this was the only sin- not point out one thing they did bridge, there is a voice recording LITERAL shade fest over here. Opening the box of gle out. However, the next out Overall, I am incredibly chicken nuggets, they looked de- wrong. The chicken nuggets were and is as follows, “Hello? I’m was “...Ready for It?”. This was nice and juicy and I definite- sorry, the old Taylor can’t come impressed with “Reputation”. licious. Each one was perfectly not one of my favorites though This has been a much-needed cooked to be crispy and golden. ly wanted to order some more. to the phone right now. Why? Oh, it was pretty catchy. I wasn’t a When I finished eating, I made cause she’s dead.” This stunned comeback from Swift. Some of As I took a bite of my first nugget, huge fan of the overall message. her past albums have just seemed I was met with a satisfying crunch. my way to the car and was think- viewers everywhere and espe- Now, the rest of the al- ing about who took the victory cially those seated at the VMA’s. like a sob-fest about how terrible They tasted delicious and I guess bum is out and I am still in love. her life is and how mean people I caught them on a good day be- and the answer was very clear. At the conclusion of the music “I Did Something Bad” is amaz- Although McDonald’s chicken video, there is a different Taylor were to her. This one was a ma- cause these nuggets were one of ing, in my opinion. There isn’t jor twist and so not like the usual the best set I’ve had in awhile. nuggets were very good, Chick- standing in front of an airplane exactly a message, however, the fil-a’s nuggets had one-upped with the word “Reputation” “Taylor Swift”, however, I be- After finishing my nug- opening lyrics “I never trust a lieve that is her point. Call it what gets, I couldn’t help but feel like them in every way, but both these scribbled across it in dark bold narcissist, But they love me. So fast food restaurants had excel- letters. One of the “characters” you want, but don’t blame me! I was missing something. Don’t I play 'em like a violin, and I get me wrong, these chicken lent food and service and I cannot was from her “Teardrops On My make it look oh so easy, 'Cause nuggets were definitely amaz- wait to eat at either of them again. What’s On Your Playlist?

Gracie Dervy-Freshman Isabelle Maginniss-Junior Dylan Spell- Senior 1. Fall Out Boy - “Sugar we’re goin 1. Twenty One Pilots- “Oh, Ms 1. Puddle of Mudd - “She hate me” down” Believer” 2. White Stripes - “7 Nation Army” 2. Matchbox 20 - “How far we’ve 2. Hyper Potion - “Surf” come” 3. Pantera - “Walk” 3. Panic! At the Disco- “LA Devotee” 3. Train - “Drops of Jupiter” 4. Disturbed - “Stricken” 4. Twenty One Pilots - “Ruby” 4. Panic! At the Disco - “This is 5. Rage against the Machine - “Know Gospel” 5. Mxmtoon - “Feelings are Fatal” your enemy” 5. My Chemical Romance - “ Wel- 6. Echos - “Leave your Lover” 6. Lit - “My own worst enemy” come to the Black Parade” 7. Zayn Malit ft. Taylor Swift - “I Don’t 7. Hed Planet Earth - “Swan Dive” 6. Panic! At the Disco - “ Victorious” Wanna Live Forever” 8. System of a Down - “Ariels” 7. Panic! At the Disco - “I Write sins 8. Bill Wurtz - “La De Da De Da De not Tragedies” Day Oh” 9. Linkin Park - “With you” 8. Marine Corps - “ Running In 9. Nazareth - “Love Hurts” Cadence” 10. Limp Bizkit - “Breaks Stuff” 10. Twenty One Pilots - “Ode to 9. Alien Ant Farm - “Smooth Criminal” Sleep” 10. Millitarg - “Around her hip she wore a .45” 5 Entertainment January/February 2018 The DISharmony of “V3: Killing This Is “Just The Kazutaka Kodaka has limited as with each chapter, char- done it again with the release of acters continue to be eliminated. Beginning” “Danganronpa V3: Killing Har- Harmony” In the end, it turns out mony”. Coming to western audi- Maria Maginniss that “Danganronpa V3” is noth- by Claire Fetgatter ences on September 26th of 2017 ~Staff Reporter ing more than a show that people ~Entertainment Editor with being highly anticipated for watch for fun and that the games Though “Just the Begin- along with. The message is really sometime by many. The Dangan- and anime led to this. Tsumugi ning” is Grace VanderWaal’s first nice, too. Sometimes you real- ronpa series as a whole has gone Shirogane is the mastermind and official album, she has captivated ly need to remove yourself from a bit unnoticed by many, but has that Kiibo is a camera for the au- audiences worldwide. Most may drama and other worries to take a place in the heart of its fans. dience to see the show for them- know her as the twelve year-old in the things that really matter. The “Danganronpa” se- selves. As such Shuichi threatens ukulele player/singer who won “Escape My Mind” is ries has been known for being a to sabotage the game by having the eleventh season of “Amer- more of a traditional pop song, visual novel along with being a the remaining survivors elimi- ica’s Got Talent” in 2016. She more reminiscent of Sara Bareilles murder mystery game about high nate themselves. However, Kiibo signed on with Columbia Re- than say, Katy Perry. It’s pretty school teens fighting through a sacrifices himself. Shuichi, Maki cords and released the EP “Per- catchy. This feels like something game without being “eliminat- and Himiko survive the explo- fectly Imperfect” in December of that should be popular on the radio. ed” themselves. The underlying sion and begin their lives anew. that year, which ended up being “Talk Good” is my fa- theme is mainly hope vs despair, After completing the one of the most popular EP’s in vorite song on this album. The but V3 shakes things up by hav- game, you can get 4 bonus 2016. For being such a young art- lyrics are really relatable and are ing the theme of truth vs lies. modes. The first is the Love ist, VanderWaal is really talented. able to articulate the feeling of With that being said, I may go Across the Universe, a sort of She has the voice so many indie having your thoughts being lost into spoiler territory. Here we go. dating sim mode that allows singers aspire to have and yet in translation in a way that is al- In the beginning, you you to ‘date’ the characters. This sounds in no way like all those most the opposite of the problem meet our loving protagonist, mode is the only way to have free vines that mocked that unique VanderWaal is singing about. Kaede Akamastu, who was will need for the class trial. In time events with Kaede and Ran- tone. I’d listened to “Perfectly This song reminds me a bit of stuffed into a locker and is also the trial, you use “truth bullets” tarou. The next bonus mode is Imperfect” when it first came out. what little Twenty One Pilots the Ultimate Pianist. She then to hit the weak points in other’s the Death card mode. This mode I liked it, but her songs seemed I’ve listened to. VanderWaal has meets 15 other ultimates, includ- arguments. However, “V3” had allows you to get cards of char- to run into each other because said that she learned to play the ing Shuichi Saihara, the Ultimate the idea to add lie bullets. Lie acters from past games as well the tunes were similar and ev- ukulele after watching a video Detective, or so people call him. bullets basically help you lie your as from “V3” to use in the other erything was acoustic ukulele. of them and seeing a friend play Soon, we are introduced to Mo- way to the true answer, however two modes. The next is the Ulti- “Just the Beginning” is the an- it, so it makes some sense that nokuma, the icon of “Dangan- you must be careful, because lies mate Talent Project. This mode is swer to all of the problems I had she made a song that has some ronpa” and the headmaster of the can backfire. At the end, you must a board game which allows you with VanderWaal’s previous EP. qualities present in their songs. School for Gifted Juveniles along put together the closing argument to use characters who you have She put more effort into the pro- “City Song” paints a with the Monokubz, who are the and vote for the blackened. Along as cards to play a board game. duction, making sure her songs pretty picture. To be honest, it re- children of Monokuma. They are with the addition of lie bullets, As well as have conversations had a lot of variety in the way minds me of the movie “August Monotaro, the scatterbrain lead- there are the Scrum Debates. That with characters old and new. of tunes and instruments. Now Rush.” There’s a musical prodigy er in red, Monokid, the ruthless is where there are two opposing The last one is a RPG dungeon there’s even a music video for in that movie and he makes a song guitar player in blue, Monosuke, sides and you must line up all the crawler. Using the cards of the one of her songs, “Moonlight.” out of the city noises. VanderWaal the money focused kub in yellow, contradictions correctly. Lastly, characters you have, you can The album starts off with did that, in a sense. The back- Monophaine, the more kinder of there are the Mass Panic debates, form a team of four and explore “Moonlight.” This song was re- ground music has the same beat the kubs in pink, and Monodam, where more than one character is a dungeon, defeating enemies leased as a single and has its own as the noises she refers to. I real- the stoic kub in green. They find speaking and you need to find the and a boss. Along with that, music video. The music video is ly like the last song of this album, out that there is no way out of the weak point in their argument. If you can craft powerful weap- pretty simple, but it’s alright. The “Darkness Chasing Me.” It’s not school and that they can’t threat- the correct person is voted, they ons that were used in the games song itself has a good beat and the exactly the same as her acoustic en Monokuma, along with meet- get eliminated in a way that re- (examples are the toilet paper, refrain is really catchy. There’s no EP, but it’s not as produced as all ing the Exisals, gigantic robots lates to their talent. If you are not hydraulic press and piranhas). question as to why she released the other songs in “Just the Begin- that the kubs control and can kill correct, game over as everyone All and all, I have a this song before the rest of the al- ning.” It’s a bit melancholic, and the students if they do not follow but the blackened is eliminat- great passion and love for this bum; but I wouldn’t say this is my she is accompanied by some stra- the rules in the student handbook ed. In a shocking twist, the first series and this game was a great favorite song out if this album. tegically placed cello and acous- on their Monopads. With that blackened is our ‘protagonist’, way to flip the story of Dangan- The next song, “Sick tic guitar that adds to the mood. in mind, Kaede strives to find Kaede Akamastu. As such, the ronpa on its head. The passion of Being Told,” showcases a bit The different songs in the mastermind and give them protagonist role is switched to that Spike Chunsoft and Kazu- of VanderWaal’s unique voice this album showcase the range a taste of their own medicine. our real hero, Shuichi Saihara. taka Kodaka did was amazing. in a way that makes the words Grace VanderWaal has when it However, the students find the With Shuichi, you can Not only that, the soundtrack was still understandable to listeners. comes to writing and singing Ultimate who forgot his talent, hang out with the remaining stu- really great. I can’t wait for more There’s a trend throughout the songs. When I first saw a video Rantarou Amami, dead on the dents in free time events. You can to come from this great series. album where she elongates the of her gold buzzer performance ground. This then begins the in- give them gifts and learn about vowels a bit (“I’m sick of being on “America’s Got Talent,” I was vestigation portion of the games. them as a character a little more. to-o-o-o-old of what I should in awe of the raw talent she had The group must inves- Many of the characters have inter- kno-o-o-o-ow…”) I, for one, re- when she was just twelve. When I tigate by collecting testimonials, esting arcs and really open up to ally like hearing this in songs. listened to her EP, I knew she had evidence and other things you you with time. However, you are It adds to the tune of the song potential, but was just churning and singers that do this typi- out songs that all sounded ex- cally try not to force rhymes. actly the same. I was a little dis- In “Burned,” Vander- appointed, to be honest. This al- Waal channels Adele. She sings bum is proof she can do so much dramatically about a silly boy more than that. At this point, the accompanied by piano. This number of paths she could take song is so unlike any of her oth- is endless. I might have some ers. There isn’t much of any ex- preferences when it comes to tra music, but it’s not entirely specific songs, but either way acoustic. I’d love to see more I can’t wait to see what she has songs like this in her next album. in store next. There’s enough va- The only love song on riety that most people will like “Just the Beginning” is “Just this album. What’s not to like? a Crush.” This song is really refreshing. So many other pop songs are about true love and aren’t casual in the least. Grace VanderWaal is only thirteen, so it makes sense that any love song she would write would be about something simple like a crush. “So Much More Than The album responsible for it all. This” has a tiny bit of a swing Image courtesy of beat that you can’t not groove www.shawnmendesofficial.com . 6 Style January/February 2018 7 Swamp Queen Palette Exceeds Expectations by Zoe Lowe ~Features Editor

Tarte recently came This Thing Really Work?” And applying that I blend some more! Sassy Bun and apply it lightly to brow bone, and above the cupid's out with a makeup palette called the name of the highlight is “Ga- I then start with foundation. I use a the outer part of my crease and bow. Then I go through with “Swamp Queen.” The palette was tor Wings.” It also had a big mir- medium tone foundation by Phy- lid. For the inside of my crease, a beauty blender and blend it. sician’s Formula. This foundation I apply the shade #SFS and blend Next, I take the high- goes on kind of light, it spreads it all together so it looks clean. lighter out of the Swamp Queen really good, and blends well. Again in this palette the colors palette. I apply that to my cheek Next I do my contour. are very pigmented, and a little bones and the tip of my nose very I use an angled contour brush, goes a long way, so be careful lightly. I personally love this from a brush set called “My on how much you use. You can- highlight-t is my favorite. Then I Brush Set”. The contour I use not forget about your translucent set my makeup with e.l.f makeup comes out of the Swamp Queen powder, so after I am done with mist & set setting spray. Lastly I palette. I apply contour below my eyes, I go back with the Kabu- use a babyPOP pinkish nude shim- my jawline to make it look more narrow. I apply it to my forehead to make it visibly smaller due to the fact that I have a larger fore- head. I also apply it under my cheekbones. A little goes a long way when using this palette, and a collaboration of Grav3yardg- ror on the inside, and on the top it is very pigmented, so you have irl and Tarte. Grav3yardgirl is of the mirror is a quote that states to be careful on how much you a youtuber with thousands of “Believe in yourself, love your- get on the brush. Then I blend viewers. She calls her viewers self, embrace your individuality.” it so it doesn’t look so dramat- the “Swamp Family.” On the As a person that does ic, still getting that natural look. front of the palette, it has the not wear makeup a lot, this pal- After I contour, I do name, Grav3yardgirl, and a pic- ette comes in handy when I do, my eyebrows. My eyebrows are ture of an alligator with wings. along with a few other things. probably one of the most time The texture of it is very unique Before I start my makeup, I consuming things when I do my and it has an antique kind of feel. make sure I have a clean face. makeup. I use an angled brow I don't usually wear makeup un- Next, comes the primer. I use brush and I am not to sure where less it is a special occasion and e.l.f. mineral infused face prim- I got it from. I use a dark brown when I do wear makeup, I like it to er. Primer is used as a base for powder as my color to fill in. I look very natural. In this case, this your foundation, helps it go on start at the inner part of my eye- palette has beautiful colors that smoother, and helps it last longer. brow and work my way out to the have more of a natural tone. This Next, I move onto my end just following the hairline, ki brush, and dust off the powder. mer lip gloss from L.A. Colors. palette is not only an eyeshadow color correcting and concealing. making it look crisp. After I am After this, I move onto This is the natural palette, but it also comes with a For color correcting, I use Hard done filling in, I go back with blush and mascara. I use the makeup look I usually go for. I bronzer, blush, and highlight. Candy Sheer Envy Conceal and concealer underneath the brow blush that comes in the palette. love this palette and all the prod- This palette is honestly Correct palette. I use a light or- to clean up. Next, I bake! I take It is a rose, pink kind of col- ucts I use. It gives me a very one of my favorites. From the ange/red for the dark circles under an e.l.f. Mineral Professional Ka- or with a shimmer tone. I apply nice, light finish. This makeup outside to the inside, it has its own my eyes and any blue undertone. buki Face Brush and apply my the blush from my ear down my comes off with one makeup wipe! special touch. On the inside, you Then, I use green to translucent loose powder by Hard cheek bone to give me a pop of It is all amazing and I love it. get nine different colored -eye cancel out any redness on my Candy lightly under my eyes. color. With mascara, I use the shadows, and the other three face face. Then I blend and blend for a Next, I start my eye- Tarte waterproof BTS mascara. makeups. The names of the eye- while. After I am finished blend- shadow. I start by taking an I only apply it a few times on shadows are #SFS, Natural Peach- ing my colors, I start to conceal. eyeshadow brush and covering the lashes or it will get clumpy. es, Dogman, Big Baby, Sassy Concealing helps give you an the lid, crease, and brow bone After mascara, I move Bun, Sippy Sippy, Haunting, Un- even look and helps cancel out with the shade Dogman, out of onto highlight. I first use a liquid common, and Mancat. The name any uneven skin tone colors. I use the Swamp Queen palette. Then highlighter that comes with my of the bronzer is “Sweet Tea.” e.l.f concealer, which comes with I blend it so it does not look to concealer. I apply it to my cheek- The name of the blush is “Does a highlighter and concealer. After heavy. Next I take the shade bones, the bridge of my nose, the

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I’ll keep my very oily so for a while I was I also want to touch base bat that is to apply a little more lips subtle but not unnoticeable. a beauty enthusiast like I am, the on a moisturizer detox. Word of about makeup during the Winter. way you get ready and your daily primer and moisturizer in that If I decide on a bold lip, I’ll use a advice, never do that! If you are You may not be needing as much area before hand. Lastly, I’ll fin- few shades from an unnamed Ulta routine drastically change when- constantly stripping your skin of setting spray, My usual Win- the temperature drops. ish the basics off with the Rim- palette or use the Anastasia Bev- moisture and oils, the oil will re- ter routine ranges from nothing mel Stay Matte Pressed Powder. erly Hills Modern Renaissance The cold air can defi- place itself in double and make to a full face, but sometimes I’ll nitely keep you from sweating, This look usually gives palette. For my lips, I love to use your face oilier. So, the best thing let my skin breathe and only wear me a flawless and smooth feel, the NYX Lingerie Liquid Lip- which reduces oiliness, howev- to do is moisturize and keep those mascara. However, when I want to er it can seriously wreck havoc which is essential during the stick in the color Bedtime Flirt. oils replenished. do a full glam, I am very careful. Winter months. If I want to look I really don’t do much to on your body! Drier skin, brittle My first step in the I usually start with the Too Faced hair, runny nose, drier scalp, and glowy, I will apply a light pow- my eyebrows since they are very mornings is to cleanse my face Hangover Replenishing Primer to der from the E.L.F. Eyes Lips coarse and thick, so I stick to the of course, paler skin can be an with either the Olay Foaming Fa- control my pores. Then, I use a annoying hassle during the first Face palette along with a dark- Benefit Gimme Brow Gel in a cial Cleanser in the normal range green color correcting tone from er tone underneath to slim my dark brown shade. months of the year. Keeping up or the Yes To Tomatoes Detoxify- an Ulta palette primer, and other with the essentials and making cheekbones down. Then I’ll use Lastly, I want to cov- ing Charcoal Micellar Cleansing long lasting essentials. However, a generic highlighting powder er the topic of dry hair. My hair sure you’re not making major er- Water. Then I use the Mary Kay since your skin is so dry and man- rors in your beauty routine is go- from the Ulta Strobing Palette can become very dry and totally Clearproof Spot treatment to treat agement is needed, you have to and a pink tone to lighten them unmanageable during the winter, ing to be crucial. the acne on my chin and fore- be careful what you’re putting on First, I want to cover the up and make them look rosy. so I use the Herbal Essence Coco- head. Lastly, I reach for the Mary and how much. Eyeshadow during the nut Milk Hydrating Shampoo and issue of dry skin. When the tem- Kay Botanicals facial moisturiz- and cover all my blemishes and perature drops below freezing, Winter tends to be on the more Conditioner and it works wonders er. I love this moisturizer, though red marks. After that, I alternate darker side, but also shimmery. for my hair. Coconut oil, coconut so does your skin. It is especial- I am in the process of finding a between a yellow and peach tone ly hard to keep up with when the I don’t see a ton of nude colors milk, rice, and mayonnaise are new one. At night, I do the same underneath my eyes to cover my going around because usually, wonderful for hydrating hair, as weather is just in the 50s or 60s. thing and skip the spot treatment, dark circles. After blending, I’ll When the weather changes dras- winter can be dreary and noth- weird as that sounds. but I use the Neutrogena Hydro cover it up with L.A. Girl’s HD ing is better than a bold eye. Winter can be tough tically, your skin can have a hard Boost Overnight Gel Mask on my Pro Concealer in the shade of time keeping up. When it’s ex- Usually I still to either a bold lip but if you stick to the right tech- forehead, chin, and nose before I Pure Beige. After that, I use the or a bold eye, but not both. You niques, it’ll be Spring before you tremely cold outside, the moisture go to bed and wash it off in the Bare Minerals BarePro Perfor- in your skin gets absorbed by the can certainly do both if your know it! Remember to do what morning. It really helps to get rid mance Wear Liquid Foundation personality fits that, but mine feels and looks best for you, and chill, which can leave your skin of any excessive dryness and es- with SPF 20. This is not at all feeling incredibly dry, flaky, and does not so I stick to my poli- you’ll be on the high road to a pecially when my nose or chin get patchy and covers everything cy. If I decide on a bold eye, I fantastic Winter routine.

Fenty Beauty is Out of This World! by Brianna Yates ~Staff Reporter Fenty Beauty recently released an outer-space themed shades were also awesome for a ever tried. What made most peo- makeup collection in October pop in the under eye. ple excited about this palette was 2017. Along with some eyeliner, Some of the shadows the unique selection of blues and lipsticks, lip glosses,and high- were an eyeshadow topper, mean- greens. lighters, she came out with a ing that it’s not meant to be used This pigments are real- glittery eyeshadow palette that on its own. These shades may be ly hard to perfect in the makeup turned many heads in the makeup sheer but they are still a beautiful industry and with the addition industry. addition to the palette. of glitter and light reflectors, the It had 14 different multi- I divided the shadows task was really difficult for Fen- chrome shades with shimmering into groups that I thought were ty Beauty. They succeeded in effects. The packaging itself is appropriate for the pallet. The creating beautifully pigmented beautiful and unique. With an oil first group of shades are the blues and greens, but the fallout spill, multi-chrome, sleek finish, golds, yellows, or whites, and of blue glitter on my cheeks was it turned everyone's head in the these include Sunburst, Sublime, horrifying. Some helpful tips for beauty community. Oh-zone, Milky Way, and Light- these shades would be to wet your Rihanna really want- year. Personally, some of these brush and do your eyeshadow ed this palette to be special. She The Galaxy Palette by Fenty Beauty. shades were my favorite and had look before any face products you started off by making it 100% great wear times. I found that the may use. The green/ blue shades cruelty free and ended with the When I first saw this my favorite method was wetting fallout with these shades were not include Midnight Bolt, Cosmic beautiful packaging, along with packaging for the palette, I abso- a brush with setting spray and as prominent as some of the dark- Ocean, and Xtra Terrestrial. killer shadow names. lutely fell in love. It has a smooth packing it onto my lids. er colors. The last group of shades I received this palette box with glitter on the Fenty logo. The wide variety of The second group I se- are the dark browns, purples, and from my sister on Christmas. When I first tried the product, I shades gave me many oppor- lected was the pink/orange toned any other dark colors that were She purchased it from Sephora used it on my finger and swatched tunities to create very different shadows. The shades are Mars left. Jupiter Sand, Space Owl, for $69.00 and received it about all fourteen colors on my arm. and special looks. I could mix On Fire and Meteor Crush. They Ultraviolit, Planet Ex, and Light- one and a half weeks later. Fen- They were all very sparkly and and match with these pigments were pretty opaque pigments with year concludes the eyeshadow ty Beauty is exclusively held at opaque in color. The texture was to make more subtle looks, or I quite a bit of fallout, but the fin- list. The dark shades were easy to Sephora, so you can only order smooth, non-chalky, and metallic. could really go all out and switch ished looks were worth the trou- apply dry and stunning if applied it from the website or a Sephora Although there are quite a few up the colors and crease shades. ble. Meteor Crush was the pretti- wet. They were great shadows store. ways of applying the eyeshadow, A couple of these bright metallic est pink glitter shadow I have with little to none fallout. 8 Sports January/February 2018 Their Final Season It’s the Thought That Counts by Zachary Learnard Together ~Entertainment Editor by Makaela Kestner To be completely hon- normally have some new things demic Team coach, Ms. Kissell. ~Sports Editor est, the Academic Team has had you want achieve and look for- it rough this season. But none ward to. Some want to try and Millbrook’s basketball team the less, that has not stopped continue creating new relation- but mainly it's themselves, them from having a good one. ships, while strengthening their having to fight the same - bat “When the season start- relationships with other play- tle every day to get better. ed, we noticed that we had a bit er as well. Some players want With the most recent of a younger team this team. All to try to expand their knowl- Radford commit junior Kins- in all, the season has been a bit of edge to an even greater degree. ley Lewis, it has drawn a lot a work in progress. And even if “Even though I won’t of attention to the team. With this season was a bit rough, we all be here for the next season, I just being a junior, Kinsley still used it as a learning experience,” would love to help get the word has another year at Liberty. says junior Collin Locuratolo. out. It’s not as scary as most “Our team goal this sea- But seriously, they people think, you just have to son is not to be second. Our goal is weren’t kidding when they said put yourself out there. It’ll be to be able to beat the tough teams they had a challenging season. fine, as long as you participate,” this year,” said Kinsley Lewis. Just to name a few, the lost two at says senior Gillian Tocheny. A team’s goal is to al- two meets against Kettle Run, the Even after a rough ways win as many games as they first being LHS at 100 to KRHS season, the Academic Team can so they can go as far as pos- at 285, and the second one being has high hopes for what’s to sible. A part of winning doesn’t LHS at 40 to KRHS at 375. There come in the next one, and are always have to do with just the was also one meet where our team going forward with a smile. Senior Carly Shepard passes the basketball aspect, it has lots to do ball. Photo courtesy of Talon Year- went up against Millbrook High “We didn’t exactly win book staff. with the coach and team. When School, and we lost 90 to 305. anything this season, but we im- the players buy into the coaching, Meets for the academ- proved and got better during it. it makes everything so much eas- From middle school to ic team are a bit more complex We had a lot of outstanding peo- Junior Collin Locuratolo answers ier for everyone. than just hitting a buzzer and an- ple that never gave up. Everyone a question. Photo courtesy of the high school, the bond has never “ I felt like I blended been broken. Playing together swering questions. Each meet has had lots of spirit. Everyone came Talon Yearbook staff. in with the team very well, they three rounds. The first round has to practice and have studied our from 6th grade to their junior and made me feel like family,” said senior years, the starting five’s 15 toss-up questions, which are materials, and they have done by sophomore post Tiffany Shull. questions that anyone from any everything they can to improve. time together is coming to an end. When the team has As the Liberty women's of the teams can answer, and if The team as a whole worked chemistry, it makes the game that team answers correctly, they together greatly,” said the Aca- basketball teams starters contin- of basketball much easier for ue into the middle of their sea- score. In the second round, ques- them. Some parts of their chem- tions are directed at one team. son, this will be the their last sea- istry are learning how they son playing together as a team. If that team doesn’t answer one move or where their best shot is. question correctly, the question is From middle school to the same When you ask any AAU team, they’ve built a bond, given to the other team, and they player what their goal is for have a chance to answer. Then a chemistry with one another, the season, most will say just like the rest of the team. finally, the third and final round win as many games as possi- has another 15 toss-up questions. The team’s chemistry ble, but our team is different. and bond is such an important The estimated amount of time for “Our goal is to be- each meet is 45 minutes. Another aspect to having a good team and come a better team,” said se- this helps for when the team has strange thing about the questions nior point guard Carly Shepard. for the meets is that they’re actu- any sort of disagreement; they Becoming a better can always solve it on their own. ally not split up into categories, team is the first part into win- so you never know what kind of With the mindsets they ning games. You have to learn have and how they handle sit- question you’re going to be asked. the game and understand it Some players on the uations, it shows how mature more than anything and that all the players and team are and team have had goals that they comes with becoming better. were trying to achieve this sea- how the coach can trust them. “When you stay With three seniors and four son. Some of them tried to im- playing as a team, every part prove their relationships with old- sophomores, the team is made of basketball becomes eas- up of mostly upperclassmen. er players, while building bonds ier for everyone,” said ju- with the younger players. Some “We’re considered a nior guard Maggie Williams. veteran team but we have a spread tried to help make the team bet- of classes on the team,” said ter with whatever way they could. head coach Ryan Washington. “One improvement I With the starting lineup made over this season was that I being three seniors and two ju- was able to answer a lot more ques- niors, the starters are considered tions correctly than I did from the older. With the starters being re- last season,” says senior Amy Lee. turners, there is also four other Although questions ar- returning players. As the season en’t split into specific segments, started, the team added one new there are still questions that are member to the team, sopho- given a specific genre based on more Tiffany Shull, while losing what it asks. These range from two seniors from last season. pop culture to science. Each of From the success of the player has their weaknesses. the women's basketball team “My strongest areas has had in the past, it gives the are science and current music. team now something to reach However, I’m normally when for and use as motivation. asking questions related to clas- “I think that our sea- sical music, operas, and plays.” son is going very well. We says junior Noah Johnson. have a lot of team chemistry “My strongest areas and we all want to go further at meets would be pop cul- into the postseason than we ture, but my weakest would ever have before,” said senior Senior Madison Humphries is drib- be performing arts,” says bling the ball, looking for a pass. sophomore John Tocheny. guard Madison Humphries. Photo courtesy of the Talon Year- With the regular sea- book staff. Everyone on the team son going well for the eagles, has goals for the next season. their toughest competition is When going into the new season, when leaving one behind, you 9 Sports January/February 2018 New Season and a Wrestling’s Journey to States New Team by Keely Crane by Makaela Kestner ~Staff Reporter ~Sports Editor

Last season, boys wres- were very successful. In total, tling took everyone by surprise 5 out of the 11 guys placed that when they got their hands on the went there. The five were -Jor program’s first ever Conference/ dan Florence, Ricky Ryan, Julian District title in all of Liberty’s his- Sams, Mason Barrett, and Daniel tory for wrestling and they plan Sennot. to do the same thing this season. Both Jordan Florence With an amazing record of 14-1, and Ricky Ryan placed in first the team plans to go and win the overall and they were both very State Championship this year. Senior Julian Sams wins a match. happy with how they placed. “I feel that we have a tal- Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook “I was really happy ented room. Do we have the best staff. about winning especially because Senior Joshua Foote takes a shot from the 3 point line. kids in Virginia? No, but we defi- I knew it made so many other Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook staff. nitely have the hardest working people proud,” said Florence. team in Virginia. Now that our has not only improved the whole Taking second was Ju- roster is healthy again, I know team but each player as a whole. lian Sams and he didn’t have any that we can win the team state ti- “Wrestling has men- stress about how he would do in When you asked any improved and matured with ev- tle,” says freshman Keegan Shipe. tally made me stronger and this competition. member of the mens Liberty ery game they play. They learn One reason that wres- teaches me with hard work, “It felt like any other basketball team who their big- from their mistakes they make tling is doing so well this you can accomplish any- tournament and after I celebrat- gest competition is, none of them in practice or games and use season and last is that they thing,” says junior Adin Lemus. ed with a few teammates at Taco ever brought up another team, that as learning experience. work together as a team. “Over the season, I think Bell,” said Sams. or even hesitated a little bit to “The season has had its “We always just trust the team has improved by growing Lastly, Mason Barrett answer this question. They said ups and downs so far but we’ve working as a team, accomplish- together and becoming closer as a and Daniel Sennot placed in third their biggest competition is al- grown a lot closer as a unit and that ing your goals, and wrestling team,” says junior Justin Cannon. overall. Both of them had good ways going to be themselves. will help us moving forward,” said hard and physically,” says as- Another key role that goals and mindests that they used When both returning junior guard Christian Reames. sistant coach Joseph Divello. helped the wrestling team great- to accomplish placing in third. players senior guard Josh Foote With being able to “This team is like ly is that most of the kids on “My goal I accom- and junior guard Christian Reames learn how each other play a family. I can always know the team are experienced with plished was to keep on scoring were asked the same question, and every player’s weak and that they are always there wrestling and have a jump start the most amount of points with- they made sure to make it known strong points in basketball for me no matter what,” says on the other teams that hav- out putting my self in any dan- that their biggest challenge makes the game much easier. freshman Jordan Brown. en’t had as much experience. ger,” said Barrett. during the season is themselves. The growth the boys “Wrestling is an individ- “I would definitely say “I made sure to have a “We are our own com- have made this season has helped ual sport but I feel Liberty’s wres- they’ve improved over the past good mindset and trusting my petition,” said senior Josh Foote. them out tremendously and this tling team is definitely more of a seven or eight years from kids be- training,” said Sennott. With having more of will be very helpful for the team team environment. We all have a ing more experienced and know- Overall as a team, they a younger team, the boys are next season also. The maturity the common goal and we go through ing wrestling before they get to placed third. All the guys that showing lots of growth. With team has had to gone through was a lot together so we are naturally high school,” says Mr.Divello. went to states worked very hard only having two returning play- a big part of growing up for them. one tight unit,” says Keegan Shipe. Most kids on the and now that their season is over, ers to the varsity team, the Learning many new To add to them being a team have been wrestling for they will be ready to accomplush new players have had to step things from either no jv or great team and working togeth- about two to three years and any challenge that will come at up their game and mature in varsity experience to var- er well, another reason they are that helps them excel at their them next season. ways in a short amount of time. sity experience shows how doing well is because they have tournaments and matches. “Eighty percent of our the boys grew up to the task. great mindsets and are able to set Not only has wrestling made team had no varsity experience “It's been a learning ex- impressive goals for themselves. them greater mentally and stron- coming into this season. Getting perience playing with varsity this Jordan Brown says ger physically, but it had made everybody on the same page used year,” said junior Carter Shepard. his goal for him this season is them learn new things and was to playing on the varsity level Having to come togeth- to go 10-0 for his matches and able to shape them as a person. has been our biggest challenge,” er as one unit and learning how Justin Cannon says his goal for “This team has taught said head coach Pat Frazer. everyone plays their game is part him is to qualify and be able to me to work hard to never Since last season, the of the many challenges the boys make it to the state competition. quit, no matter the circum- team has had many young play- team had to work through but from “We all have a job to stances,” says Adin Lemus. ers that has had to fill open all the many different challenges, do if we are going to win the “Liberty wrestling has spots. Losing ten seniors from the boys have overcome all of it. state title. As a team, we ex- taught me to work hard and to last season team can be a big “I would say the best pect to win the state title and as have faith and trust in my team- down fall for many teams and game we played was a unit for myself, I plan to place at the mates and to know they will can take the program downhill would be against Kettle Run. state competition,” said Shipe. do their jobs as well as mine but the Liberty team bounced We came together as a team For this team to be- anyday,” says Keegan Shipe. back from losing those players and played hard throughout come what they are now, they On the 16th and 17th of with players that knew what they the game and both overtimes needed to have a bunch of im- February, 11 guys from wrestling had to do to keep the team up. and pulled out the win against provement over the years and it went to the state tournament and From basically having a county rival,” said Reames. to start from scratch to building How they all play to- the program up before the first gether is something to watch, game, the Liberty's mens team ac- from pushing the ball down the complished that beyond expecta- court to simple defensive plays, tions. From improving from last, the boys have come together as season the team is understand- one team. Showing that they buy ing their roles and experiencing into the coach and trust in him is basketball at the varsity level. a big part to becoming a better “The team improves team and trusting in each other. every day . when you watched film from earlier games, you can see how far they have come. Mistakes we were making in early December, we are no lon- ger making,” said Coach Frazer. As the season goes on, you can tell the players have 10 Sports January/February 2018 Running Into the Just Keep Swimming New Year What does it take to be a by Payton Deeney race is always difficult. It can part of the swim team? Fortunate- ~Staff Reporter also be disheartening when you by Jasmine Beverly ly, not necessarily years of expe- swim a race more slowly than ~Staff Editor rience. To be a part of Liberty’s you usually do. But it also turns swim team, all you need is moti- on self meaning that when you vation, a good attitude, and perse- take time off, it’s really exciting verance. Even as some members and rewarding,” said Frederick. of the swim team have been in Another person who the water their whole life, many strives to push herself as hard as of them only started swimming possible is Mika Bishton. Mika competitively in high school. is a valued member of the team One of these members and has been swimming for 9 is Nathaniel Wilson. Nathaniel years. Mika is known for her is a freshman here at Liberty, Senior Shayla Harting is swimming hard working nature and tenacity. and just began swimming com- during her meet. Photo courtesy “The most challenging petitively this year, although of Talon Yearbook staff. part of swimming is improving he took lessons when he was times, but it is exciting when you younger. He like a majority of beat your time and get a person- the members of the swim team, That being said, many al record, or PR,” said Bishton. joined the swim team because of of the skilled members of our Jennifer Cannon is an- Sophomore Bianca Purpura is finishing a race. a friend. Although he was new, swim team have been swimming other one of Liberty’s swimmers Photo courtesy of Talon Yearbook staff. he quickly rose up the ranks and for years. One of these peo- that has been involved in the sport showed his prowess in the water. ple is Allison Bustillos. Allison for a while, 7 years to be exact. Her “There’s a whole lot of has been swimming competi- older sister was her inspiration On Saturday, January the running events she ran in pressure, but it’s fun,” said Wilson. tively for a whopping 7 years. to start swimming and Jennifer 6, 2018, the track team traveled was the 55 meter dash and in Another swimmer “One of the most chal- wanted to follow in her footsteps. to the annual Bulldog Invitation- her heat she placed second. who just began the sport in high lenging parts of swim is having “The most challenging al Indoor Meet held at Liberty “The 55 meter dash school is Michael Rubio. Mi- the strong determination to finish part is trying something you’ve University in Lynchburg, Va. sounds easy because it is chael is a senior who joined what you have begun. No matter never done before, either a new The coaches and runners left at short, but you have to get a the team his junior year as a what, they are there to ask if you’re stroke, race, or even swim- 5:00 am, at the crack of dawn, good start and you have to way to condition for baseball okay after a hard competition or ming in general,” said Cannon. and arrived at the university maintain your speed or you’ll in the spring. He is an aggres- practice. They are there to cheer Coach Kathy Maskell around 8:30 am with just enough get dusted,” said Purpura. sive and intimidating swimmer. you up after a loss or if you’re has been swimming practical- time to warm up and prepare Another senior who “The most exciting feeling down,” said Bustillos. ly her whole life. She started for the meet to start at 10:00am. has been on the team for three part is when you are diving into This shows how close summer swim when she was “We did not ar- years is Ja’von White. On Jan- the water when the buzzer goes the team is, and how they are five years old, and swam for rive back in Bealeton until uary 6, Ja’von ran in the 500 off. Finish strong,” said Rubio. like a family to each other. her high school and in the sum- about 10:00 pm,” said sopho- meter dash and got a new time Senior Shaylah Harting Another experi- mer until she was 18. Similar- more runner Kristeena Kenny. of 1:07:04. Ja’von was placed has also been swimming since her enced swimmer is Jazmyn ly to some of the swimmers she A number of runners in fourth out of 105 runners junior year. She originally took Hill, who has been swimming coaches, she was inspired to on the team attended this indoor that competed in the event. an interest in swimming because for an impressive 11 years. swim because of an older sibling, meet: Stuart Digges, Sharayah “It feels good get- her mom swam in high school, “The most challenging her older brother. When asked Jackson, Chris King, Ed Mang- ting recognition, but there and she wanted to follow in her part was mastering the butter- why she chose to be a coach, um, Jessie Smith, Ja’von White, is always room for im- footsteps. Her outlook on push- fly over the years,” said Hill. “I had done everything Ryan Arey, Karla Castillo, Jake provement,” said White. ing herself is similar to Rubio’s. Yet another important else, I had been the swimmer, Waldo, Zachary Wilkins, Wenter “I’m super proud of his “I just know that I member of the Liberty swim team the parent, the team mom, you Johnson, Kristeena Kenny, Na- growth this season, not only on have to work through it and is Meghan Tucker, who started name it. When I found out Lib- than Lilly, Ryan Lutz, Bianca Pur- the track, but in the classroom. push hard because I know it’s swimming on a recreational team erty needed a coach, I figured pura, Conner Rogers, Max Dub- His work ethic of determination me against the clock. The most in sixth grade. She decided to it was time to take it to the next nowski, Amaya Gaskins, Jazmyn at practice has definitely con- exciting part is seeing how try the sport because of a friend. level. Nothing makes me hap- Reynolds, and Sam Rodman. tributed to his success this sea- much time I’ve dropped after “I realized after one sea- pier than watching you guys The track team com- son,” said coach Eric Blackman. pushing myself,” said Harting. son that I loved the sport. I look improve,” said Coach Maskell. peted in many field and running Kristeena Kenny, an- Faith Mullins is anoth- to my teammates for motiva- Even as the members events such as, boys pole vault, other sophomore who has ran for er member that is relatively new tion so they help keep me going of the swim team come with girls shot put, boys long jump, two years, competed in the 300 to swimming. She has been in a lot of the time,” said Tucker. many different experiences and boys shot put, girls long jump, meter dash at the indoor meet. the water since before she can When she is not compet- backgrounds, it’s easy to see girls 4x200 meter relay, boys Kristeena said her biggest com- remember, but only joined the ing, Meghan can be seen at the the determination and vigor of 4x400 meter relay, and boys petition was a runner from anoth- team her freshman year. To get sidelines, cheering her team on. the team, as well as the support 4x800 meter relay, 55 meter er school that had fast speed. She over nerves, Faith says she lis- Erin Frederick has also and encouragement they show hurdles, 55 meter dash, 300 me- came in first place in her heat. tens to music. She joined the been swimming since sixth grade, for one another. One thing is ter dash, 500 meter dash, 1000 Karla Castillo, a ju- team as conditioning for lacrosse. and joined the team her freshman for sure, the Liberty swim team meter run, and 1600 meter run. nior on the team, participates “The most exciting year. In her 5 years of swim, is a force to be reckoned with. To prepare for a Sat- in the 55 meter hurdles. It is thing about swim for me is being Erin has learned a few things. urday meet, coaches have the similar to the 55 meter dash, with my friends,” said Mullins. “Taking off time in a team practice running fast for but instead of running straight two hours after school Mon- through, you jump over hurdles. day through Wednesday. “I think I did well, Jessie Smith is a se- I felt pretty confident, and nior who has been all the team full of energy,” said Castillo. all four years of his high school “Each runner is at a dif- career. The event he participat- ferent level and as long as they ed in was the 1600 meter run are working hard to achieve their with a time of five minutes and goals, I am pleased as a coach,” fourteen seconds. To prepare said Coach Blackman about the for his run, Jessie makes sure overall performance at the Bull- he is ready to run. dog Invitational Indoor Meet. “I make sure to do at The coaches and track least an 800 meter run for a team travel to Fred Hardy Invi- warmup and then I go through tational on Saturday, January 27, different stretches and drills. I 2018 at 9:00am. Friday, February also make sure to drink plenty of 2, 2018 is the Northern District water ahead of time,” said Jesse. Championships and to rap up the This is sophomore season, states for indoor track Bianca Purpura’s second year is Saturday, February 24, 2018. on the track team. One of 11 Viewpoint January/February 2018 Hip-Hop Gets a Bad Rap by Hannah Quang ~Staff Reporter Recently, hip hop music that are disrespectful and don’t teners social awareness. People has become increasingly pop- use their fame for the right rea- need to know that there are others ular. It is one of the most domi- sons, but there are some that do. that live this way but first need to nant music genres in the US and There are also multi- understand what message is try- is the most popular within the ple rappers that have donated to ing to be made. It is not to get high The “Valued Opinions” column is a place for all students to teenage age group. With this in- charities several times. Most re- all the time and disrespect wom- express viewpoints on current topical issues. creasing popularity, there has cently, Chance the Rapper donat- en, but to get an understanding. We invite you to participate if you feel strongly about an issue been an almost equal amount ed $1 million dollars to Chicago To most people, espe- that pertains to the school community! Contact Ms. Miller in of negativity towards the genre. public schools. However, rapper, cially adults, rap is seen as strict- room 264 if you would like to submit your opinion for publica- It is understandable 2 Chainz, has also done several ly disrespectful. Not to mention tions. Please note that the opinions expressed are those of the why rap gets a bad reputation things for charity, his biggest be- the large usage of profanity that’s writer only, not of The Patriot Press Staff. when certain rappers rap disre- ing his raise for needy families in almost every song. Some may spectfully towards women, pro- with the “Dabbin’ Santa” sweater. say that old rap had a much bet- mote drug usage, and overall a He raised a total of $2 million. ter influence compared to our dangerous and violent lifestyle. Lil Wayne and Nas current rap. Rap- However, we hear their music have also had a fair share of pers like Snoop Dogg, 2pac, and and label the entire genre as bad. charity. Lil Wayne clothed Eminem may seem like their Within everything, re- kids in Haiti and Nas raised music had a purpose and state- gardless of whether it’s music, $65,000 for a family whose ment. However, all of the cur- sports, or acting, we label things house was burned down in a fire. rent artists are also rapping about and disregard the people in that Most people also have their own lives and struggles. industry that are good and pos- a misunderstanding on the Just like in any other itive. As a society, we need to genre and its message. Yes, cer- industry, there are people doing recognize that there are good tain rappers are disrespectful, good and unfortunately, most of influencers. There’s good and but there are some simply just the time that’s not what the media Zach Learnard Hannah Quang bad to everything and we should rapping about their lifestyle. covers. We should start looking ~Senior ~Freshman not always focus on the bad. Some people live in bad for those good people instead of Zach Learnard is the Enter- Hannah Quang is a staff For example, Logic, a areas and have tough lives. When labeling the entire genre as dis- tainment Editor of the Patriot reporter of the Patriot Press rapper, released the song “1-800- rappers rap about gangs, drugs, respectful when there are peo- Press Newspaper. This is his Newspaper. This is her first 273-8255” last year. This song and cops, it’s a part of their life. ple who work hard to promote second year taking journalism. year taking journalism. featuring Alessia Cara and Kha- It’s not encouraging listeners good and have a voice heard. Zach likes writing about social Hannah likes writing about lid, speaks about racism, homo- to be and act like that because and political issues and music. current events and music. sexuality, and suicide. The num- their life is great, it’s just them ber is a suicide prevention hotline telling people, “this is my life.” he encourages people to use. This This is a positive effect proves that yes, there are rappers of rap music because it gives lis- YouTube Seriously Messed Up This Time... by Zachary Learnard ~Staff Reporter Before this even begins, ists, like Logan, is because it is they call authorities, and the vid- by Logan manually removing showed no mercy in the insults it’s important to state that suicide known to be a place where most eo pretty much ends from there. it himself. And do you want to and criticism they have given him. is never okay, and is never the an- people go to end their lives. And But as a little side note know why YouTube didn’t take After receiving the mass swer to any issue you may have it just so happens that when Lo- to this argument, Logan is also down the video? Because Logan amount of hate, Logan tweeted in your life. If you ever need help, gan Paul went through this forest, facing some charges from the was helping the site make huge an apology on January 1 (He was please talk to someone, and even he actually found a dead body. Japanese police, at least four, money. According to telegraph. being a total jerk about it), and if you feel like there’s no one to Now by seeing this, Logan has according to unilad.co.uk. One co.uk, all of Logan’s Japan vlogs then released an official apolo- talk to, you can always call this already made a big mistake. Ac- of those charges was of course got up to $90,000 for the site. gy on his channel on January 2, number: 1-800-273-8255. This cording wanderlustingk.com, and put on him when he publicly But naturally, many people be- where he got his act together, is the number to the Suicide Ho- the laws of common sense, you posted his video. And the worst gan to attack him, and YouTube and began acting more mature. tline, and they have saved many are not supposed to follow any- part is that all the evidence they on the internet. Verbally that is. Furthermore, Logan se- lives. And now, onto the story. thing that stands out on the trail, needed was the video he posted. When the community riously messed up, and deserves So unless you haven’t or go off-trail at all. And once the The lack of humanity began to lash out at the company all the hate, and criticism he’s been on the internet at the start of body was found Logan broke yet in this video is absolutely morti- and Logan, YouTube finally came received. There is absolutely no the year up until now, you’d be another rule pertaining to com- fying. This is never right in any to its senses, and canceled all the excuse for what he did, and when aware of Logan Paul’s video he mon sense. If you see a dead way, shape, or form. But this project plans he had for 2018, and trying to help prevent suicide, he posted on video while he was in body, don’t record it, and do call also isn’t right a business stand- have just recently cut business only made it worse, by showing Japan, which he titled: “We found authorities. But what happens? point as it is a moral standpoint. ties with him, according to bbc. the dead body of a victim who a dead body in the Japanese Sui- One of Logan’s friends tells their According to the YouTube Com- com. This therefore means that had previously hung themselves. cide Forest…”. This immediately cameraman to move closer to the munity Guidelines, Logan broke he does not have any opportunity Again I will say it. Sui- caused a massive uproar from just body. I’m literally not even kid- two rules. No “Violent or Graph- to make money off of YouTube. cide is never the answer to any about the entirety of the internet. ding. If you watched the video ic Content,” and no “Harmful or However, that can never be a way problems you may be having in Many were shocked, disturbed, before it was deleted, and listen, Dangerous Content.” Breaking for YouTube to make up for their your life. Please if you need help, and furthermore disgusted by the you can clearly hear him say it out any of the Community Guide- mistakes. The team messed up, get it. Tell someone, and if not any- imagery that Logan left in his vid- of the blue, “Here bring the cam- lines will result in your video and everyone will remember that. one else, tell the Suicide Hotline. eo. As the title states, Logan Paul era.” Honestly disappointing. He being striked, or having the video Also the internet seems a bit one and his gang took a trip to the then after proceeded to get up all taken down completely. But do sided about Logan Paul. His hard- Aokigahara Forest (when trans- close and personal and record the you want to know what YouTube core fans continue to give him lated into English it is called the body fully, describing ever aspect did?...nothing. They allowed to support, yet there is a majority of Sea of Trees). But the reason this of the body, such as saying, “how let the video be up! The only way the community, along with other forest has gained so many tour- blue his hands,” were. After that, the video was taken down was YouTubers on the site, who have 12 Back Page January/February 2018 If you have an event you would like included on our monthly calendar, email the information to us at [email protected]

February 2018 Have you ever done anything you felt HOSA/FCCLA Thirty One Fundraiser, District Indoor Track @ James Wood, Boys Basketball vs your peers should know? Do you have February 1: some peculiar talent or a special skill Handley JV only, Girls Basketball vs Handley JV only, Twelfth Night you can perform? Perhaps you have ties to a celebrity or have performed in February 2: District Band, FCCLA/HOSA Donut Presale, FFA Leadership Conference, District Indoor Track some special event. Well, my friends, @ Hagerstown CC, Boys Basketball @ Handley Varsity, Girls Basketball @ Handley Varsity, Twelfth Night, now is your time to shine. This year, the District Swim @ Clogan “Did You Know?” section in the Patriot Press will exclusively feature Liberty February 3: District Wrestling @ LHS students! Feel free to come find us any time during the day and tell us some February 5: FCCLA Body Scrub Fundraiser, FFA Strawberry Sale, Sophomore Class Candygrams, Valentine amazing facts about you and we’ll be Flowers FFA, Boys Basketball Loudoun Co happy to write down your unique story! This month’s topic: What are you plan- ning to do over this spring break? February 6: Coffeehouse Show Chorus/Orchestra, Boys Basketball vs Kettle Run, Girls Basketball @ Kettle Run February 8: Band to SC Conference, All District Band

February 9: Steel Magnolias, LHS Girls Basketball vs Millbrook, LHS boys Basketball @ Kettle Run, All Kasey Simpson is going to the beach District Choir over the break. February 10: All District Choir, Steel Magnolias Carlos Ferrufino is going to be sleep- ing over the break. February 11: Winter theater Production

Ana Balderas is going to get a job February 12: LHS Tennis Pie Fundraiser over the break. February 15: Science Fair, Guest Band Conductor Turner Day is going to his grandpar- ents up in Alabama over the break. February 17: After Prom vendor

Patricia Montecinos is going to study February 18: Football Mattress Sale over the break. February 19: Full Day of School for all student and staff Adam Moore is going to his grand- parents over spring break. February 22: CTE Pathways Fair

Destiny Turner is going to the beach February 25: Youth Wrestling Tournament over spring break. February 26: Orchestra/Choirs Pre-Assessment Concert Jonathan Myers is going to play video games over spring break.

Luis Rodriguez is going to Mexico over spring break.

Cade Ochoa is going to Kings Do- minion over spring break.

Alex Kim is going to help his parents with work over spring break.

Kaylie Albers is going to North Caro- lina over spring break.

Patrick Unger is going to eat over spring break.