The Lightning Bolt 8 THE L 01 IGH . 2 T .. N y IN a G m B / O l i L T r p . A . V Chancellor High school . O . l 7 u . m e e u 6300 Harrison road, fredericksburg, va 22407 3 S S 0 I 1 April/May 2018 Mrs. Gattie Adviser Tyler Jacobs Editor-in-Chief Photo by Sarah Ransom and Naomi Nichols in the forefront, Jaime Ericson attends the Prince’s Ball in our spring makayla tardie dancing as townspeople. production of Cinderella Co-Editor-in-Chief/ Design editor Elizabeth Owusu News Editor becca Alicandro Photo by Makayla Tardie Photo by Lifetouch Ladies of the ball lament with one of Cinderella’s Kaitlyn Schwinn in action during a game. Features Editor stepsisters, played by Olivia Royster. Savannah Aversa Junior sports editor Ava purcell Junior op-ed editor Photo by TLB Staff Photo by TLB Staff The baseball team circles up in preparation before their game. Taylor sullivan Staff reporter Gynger adams staff reporter Photo by Makayla Tardie Photo by Molly McMullen Katelyn Siget and Molly McMullen chilling out at an Makayla Tardie, Natalie Masaitis, and Katelyn Siget art museum in D.C. taking a journey on the art field trip. April/May 2018 2 Editorials Going Beyond and Saying Goodbye By Tyler Jacobs indeed. longer be a Chancellor Charger, remain consistent and to always Editor-in-Chief While I am anxious to instead I’ll be transitioning to a have a smile for another person So here we are at the end of the pursue these paths, there is a Rowan Prof. There are a lot of even if you’ve had a crappy day. line. Senior year is drawing to a high amount of excitement that people I’m going to miss and a I mention those two because close and I wonder whether or guides me. I know that I face lot of people I have so much to they are the two with whom I not my next steps will lead me uncertainty, but I’m still going be thankful for. I am also incred- have spent majority of my time in the right direction. A common to follow those dreams in hopes ibly thankful to have gone to at Chancellor. They are merely anxiety I believe many of us in of success and preferably, happi- Chancellor, despite its difficul- two of many teachers that I am high school share, especially for ness. I believe that when we step ties on occasion. Though it must thankful to have had. those in the class of 2018. out of high school, we have to be said that every high school Saying goodbye this month will As someone going into educa- be our own biggest cheerleaders has its problems. be hard and many tears will be tion as well as the entertainment in order to go beyond. In high I have met so many wonder- shed. There’s a lot of love to go industry, there is a lot of un- school we are surrounded by ful people and fabulous teachers, around and hugs to be had. I en- certainty in those career paths. constant support and assistance. all who have helped form me into courage each one of you to show There are a lot of issues with the While in college there is still the person I am now. Mr. Ar- some appreciation to those you education system going on right support, there is also a greater mentrout has taught me how to love, to those who have taught now, especially when it comes shift towards independence. lead, create a positive network you to be better, and those who to theatre education. With the So there’s the first half of around me, and lessons I’ll not have taught you to be you. entertainment industry, the per- this. My senior year is ending soon forget that are too many to centage of actors who actually and within a few weeks I will no list. Mrs. Gattie has helped me get work that is paid is very slim Looking Back By Makayla Tardie overall I am beyond excited for greatest kindness. The Docker- four years will be spent achiev- Co-Editor-in-Chief what the future has in store. ies have both always been there ing my dream. I’m so grateful I During my freshman year of I have met so many incredible to listen to me talk about any- have the opportunity to study high school, graduating and go- people in this school. I have a lot thing and everything. These are what I’ve been passionate about ing to college was the furthest to be thankful for and I am going just a few of the teachers who my whole life. Leaving Chancel- thing from my mind. Now, near- to miss so many people. My re- have motivated me throughout lor will be very difficult, but I ing the end of my senior year, lationships with my friends and these past years. They all helped know my friends and I all have it all seems like it went by so teachers have guided me. Mrs. to shape me into the person I am amazing lives ahead of us. I am quickly. While I sit and reflect Houston and Mr. Moore have today. forever grateful for all the expe- on these last four years, I realize greatly influenced my creativity, Chancellor High School will riences I have had here, and I en- how unreal it feels that in just a individuality, and work ethic all always hold a very special place courage all of you to take a mo- few months I will be in a differ- while pushing me to always work in my heart. Very soon, I will be ment to look back and appreciate ent state pursuing my love for my hardest. Mrs. Gattie taught in Georgia attending the Savan- everyone and everything that the arts. I am extremely anxious me how to work efficiently with nah College of Art and Design. has helped, taught, and built you for how different it will be, but others and has shown me the It blows my mind that my next into the person you are. On the covers Follow us on instagram On the front, Cinderella and the Prince attend the ball in @tlbnewspaper The Journalism students at Chancellor High School publish The Lightning Bolt, the only official newspaper on Rodger’s and Hmmaerstein’s Cinderella. campus. The purpose of the newspaper is to factually inform and entertain its readers. As an established On the back, townspeople rejoice in excitement for the open forum for the student body, truth will be the staff’s major goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer to adhere to the journalism code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. Prince’s Ball! The code states that a journalist can not accept gifts, favors or privileges that could compromise their Photos by Mary-Cate Mosher integrity. All material published will be the result of brainstorm sessions by the staff. Subjects stimulating to the majority of the student body will be used. 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Our ultimate goal is to print the truth and with your help we can reach this goal. 3 April/May 2018 news Students Work Locally To Help Those in puerto rico Photo by: Elizabeth Owusu News Editor Tri-M and NAHS Raise money to support Puerto Rico FBLA Takes On The state leadership Conference By: Taylor Sullivan Staff Reporter Tell me about FBLA? Future Business Leaders of America. We help out troops, we help kids with cancer, and we help the parents with cancer kids by giving them gas cards, or do- Photo courtesy of Mrs. Slater nations. FBLA Sponsor What did you do at the FBLA Marina Yeary and Jewelia Garrette meet? celebrate their win. There were workshops, we lis- tened to the campaigns of who Did you know were running for state office, we had a competition, we went to that FBLA was movies and downtown.