The Quaker r A high s:::h:Dl tra:litim fer Y33IS. Volume 99, Number 1 - Salem Senior High School October 2011 Salem High School Homecoming 2011 Salem High School By Meg Bell cafeteria gets a facelift By JeffDyke The cafeteria has been un­ hoped so and that the company Salem High der construction since the beginning said that they will. The ceiling im­ of the year. There have been many provements were completed by ap­ School's 2011 different changes occurring. In a dis­ proximately September 30. The caf­ cussion with Dr. Shivers, it was re­ eteria should be fully completed by homecoming vealed as to what the benefits were October 31. The company in to the new cafeteria. charge of the remodeling is the queen Annie Elizabeth Saltsmari\ i s- the T4e cafeteria has been a Chevoron Company. · daughter of Mark and W'endy · work in progress since studentS got Observers will notice that Saltsman. Her high school activities Cassie Elizabeth Davidson is the back to school. Students may not the fans were not utilized. Again, daughter of Victor Chuck and Cathy include Student Council (treasurer), Davidson-Chuck. Her high school Varsity soccer, Varsity cheerleading, know why or exactly what has been this source has learned from Dr. activities include TACT, Key Club, Band (vice-president), Chamber going on, but Dr. Shivers' informa­ Shivers that the expectation is that Pep Club, Spanish Club, Varsity vol­ Choir, and Spanish Club (treasurer). tion is very informative. One might new fans will be installed in the leyball, Varsity basketball, and Var­ Her future plans are to attend col­ ask, "Why are we making the cafeteria. He is not sure what will lege and major in music education. sity track. Her future plans are to changes?" Dr. Shivers said, "It's part atteQd the Univers,ity of Cincinnati Her escort was Jared Tacey, son of beco.me of the old fans which were and major in nursing. Her escort was George and Jodi Tacey. • of an overall plan to cut energy con­ removed. Also, the windows will Jake Strabala, son ofJeffand Wendy sumption for the school." He also be replaced with new ones that are Strabala. explained what the changes would better suited for the plan. provide. He said these improve­ Dr. Shivers went on to ments will provide such things as comment that "the kids were great, efficient lighting and decreased · especially when we had to move space so the-re is less room to heat. sides in the lunchroom." He also In addition, new windows will be in­ said, "Time will tell if it was worth stalled' in the future. When a~ked H .it, and the kids were more patient the changes are going to help in the than the principal was." long run, -Dr. Shivers said that he Ciara' Nicole Andrews is the daughter of .Jeff and Lori Andrews. Her high school activi­ Karli Carril'; Utt is the daughter of ties include National Honor Soci­ Kevin and Carrie Utt. tier high - ety, Spanish Club, Academic Chal­ Madison Laureh Hoover is, the scho0l activities include National lenge, Student Council (secre­ Honor Society (vice president), S_tu­ daughter of Steven and Kimberly deilt Council, Varsity golf (co-cap- - Hoover. Her high school activities tary), and Varsity swimming. Her include National Honor Society, Stu­ future plans include attending tain), Choir (president), and Span­ ish Gl'ob (president). Her future dent Council, Key Club, Pep Club, college. Her escort was Ryan and Varsity track and field. Her fu­ plans are to attend college. Her es­ Yerkey, son of Dr. Matthew and cort :was Michael Denni~on, son of ture plans are to attend college and­ Mrs. Lori Yerkey. Richard and Deejay Dennison. major in pharmacy. Her escort was Brice Cushman, son of Jeffrey and Susan Cushman. Out with the old ... Homecoming's Hollywood Hills The annual homecoming dance was held on Saturday, October 15 at 8 :00 P.M. in the high school cafeteria. The cafeteria was decorated to high­ light this year's theme which was Stephanie Ka)(' W,ood is the daughter ofBradand Chris Wood. Hollywood Hills. The homecoming Her high school activities include Genevieve Kay Leah Koons is the queen and court were introduced National Honor Society (trea­ daughter of Sam and Mindy Koons. and an evening of fun and dancing surer), Academic Challenge, Var­ Her high school activities include followed. Mr. Hoppel served as sity soccer, Interact (president), Spanish Club, Pep Club, and Inter­ D .J. for the homecoming dance. and the Fellowship of Christian act. Her future plans are to either Athletes. Her future plans are to study cosmetology or pediatric nurs­ attend college for business. Her ing. Her escort was Geoff Forney, escort was Christopher Ellis, son son of David and Sara Baer. of Scott and Leslie Ellis. .. .In with the new Opinion J · ·. October point counterpoint Let's move _Let's not move By Kayla Mills By Donna Paparodis In the past, the wives of ing healthier choices in our diets can Like most people, I enjoy It's almost insulting, as if we aren't presidents took action to make · kick start a new and healthier "Yay choosing the food that I put into my capable of making our own deci­ change in the country along side ofliving. own mouth. First Lady Michelle sions. Being a student in a school their husbands. Autism and drugs Not only can eating Obama's concern for the weight of that is trying to nix junk food, I find are just two issues that were looked healthier benefit us, but it can also America's young people is cutting it very frustrating. Have you ever into by previous First Ladies. ~ver benefit those around us. If young, into what we're allowed to eat at eaten the low-fat ranch we are since Barrack Obama was elected as impressionable children see that lunch or sell for school fund raisers. given for our salads? It's almost the President of the United States, today's teenagers are eating healthy, Instead of regular ranch dressing for hard .to swallow, and senior some could say that wife, Michelle it could then inspire them to eat salads, we now are 'given low-fat Courtney Fletcher agrees with me. Obama, has done more for the ·cioun­ healthy. These children can then in­ ranch. Chocolate bars are not allowed She tells me, "It has a weird tang try than Obama. spire their parents. Their parents can to be sold, so we must find more nu­ and makes you almost not want to In 2010 Michelle Obama inspire a chain reaction, and then tritious items to sell. On Tuesdays eat ever again." As you can see, launched the "Let's Move" cam­ before you know it, our whole planet and Thursdays we no longer are my fellow peers are also feeling the paign. This program was designed will be lean, mean, and looking good. served fries; instead, we are given pain. Another senior, Geoffrey to put a stop to obesity in today's We all want to have that mashed potatoes or baked potatoes. Forney, thinks it's not the school's children. The First Lady has recently perfect physique. But another ben­ Obesity may be a growing problem position to govern the contents of put a stop to the distribution of efitto eating healthy is that it will in our country, but I believe we as our lunches. He says, "It's stupid. candy bars in schools worldwide. keep our hearts healthy. According people have a right to choose The school shouldn't tell kids how She is also attempting to make to statistics, 26.8 millionAmericans whether our diets ·include really to eat, parents should." It's not the : schools and cafeterias healthier by are currently living with heart dis­ healthy or unhealthy foods. government's place to parent us, taking candy and soda away from ease. Eating healthy can prevent The First Lady's "Let's Move" ini­ and we aren't going to be in high the vending machines, taking health issues in the future, tiative to get kids active, definitely ' school forever. You can't control French fries from the cafeteria, and Eating healthy allows one has a good goal. I understand what what we eat for the rest of our lives, making salads available to all stu­ to stay active. If today's teenagers she is trying to-accomplish. All that so why try to do it now? dents. continue to eat horribly un-healthy is well and good, but forcing certain Though Mrs. Obama may We have all noticed some food, they are barely going to be rules concerning food on the stu­ be solely worried about our well­ changes in our cafeteria. "Tater able to lift themselves off the couch. dents almost makes me more angry being, a lot of us don't want her Tuesday" and "Spud Thursday" are Diet and exercise are essential for than thankful for any help. lfl want help. Pushing these rules on the nothing new. Now the school has having energy; therefore, we all to eat healthier, I will do it on my own. school just piques the moods provided low fat ranch and small need to make a change. Ifl want to eat unhealthily, I and any around the cafeteria. As teenagers, salads available for students, and Do you enjoy being able other student will find a way to do we are already bossed around rumors have been circulating about to see your feet? Well, don't get so. You can't tell'a11the teenagers in enough, so we don't need more of French fries disappearing from our used to it.