THE LIGHTNING BOLT CHHS EARNS BLUE RIBBON DESIGNATION UNCONSCIOUS CONSTELLATIONS SCORES SUPERIOR SPORTS ATHLETES SHARE THOUGHTS ON SEASON, FUTURE VOLUME 33 iSSUE 2 CHANCELLOR HIGH SCHOOL 6300 HARRISON ROAD, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407 1 November 2020 FIGHTING FOG DURING FIRE DRILL Did you know? George Washington on August 27th, 1776, used heavy fog to safely retreat from the Brit- ish during the Battle of Long Island. This pre- vented heavy casualties during a crucial point of the American War for Independence. There has been a lot of fog this fall, and October 23rd was no exception as our Chargers performed their fire drill at 8:00am. INSPIRING THOUGHTS FROM OUR FUR BABIES MASKS ARE Life Can get a NOT... DO: little Ruff... Cover Eye Masks your Hats nose and mouth fully! take some time to put Snout Holders your paws up and relax Ear Warmers STAY SAFE! Front and back cover pictures by TLB Staff Reporter Hailey Patten. Above pictures created by Kaitlyn Bestick. November 2020 2 ON GRATITUDE IN CURRENT TIMES By Cara Hadden are apathetic to the plights of at the very least, the opportu- Therefore, it might behoove Features Editor Many countries have a Word others unless a similar event nity to see each new sunrise is the downtrodden naysayers in of the Year, or a word that has happened to them. And a blessing worthy of immense this holiday season to change supposedly defines the so- yet, this kind of attitude is far gratitude. the Phrase of the Year from ciopolitical climate within from what most reasonable In summation, everyone who “Why me?” to “Thank you.” that country during that year. people would call moral be- utters the phrase, “Why me?” With all that has happened in havior. is enraged at the macrocosm, 2020, there are many words With Thanksgiving around shouting into a void of self-pity to choose from that would ef- the corner, many Americans and careless destruction that MRS. GATTIE feel obligated to reflect on their only leads to more misery. It’s fectively describe the specific ADVISOR or general ordeals endured by lives and what they are grateful easy to complain and believe the American people, but due for. For many, it is a passing that the entire world is out to FAITH REMICK thought before tearing into the get one individual, but that to the unusual nature of this EDITOR-IN-CHIEF year, there is no harm in cheat- holiday turkey, or a half-baked puts too much importance on ing and picking two words to image before falling into a food that singular person. It is more CARA SEELY coma. Others might argue that difficult to rise above the cur- describe this year: “Why me?” NEWS EDITOR By themselves, these words due to the misfortune 2020 has rent situation and remind one- mean very little, but placed in brought to the United States, self of the good things in one’s CARA HADDEN Thanksgiving isn’t worth cel- life, which is ultimately a hum- the mouths of the people per- FEATURES EDITOR sonally affected by the coro- ebrating this year, let alone bling and more rewarding ex- navirus, racial discrimination, worth deluding oneself into perience. English novelist, phi- KAITLYN GARVEY believing everything will be losopher, and lay theologian political division, and a failing SPORTS EDITOR economy, these words become fine when the future is uncer- G. K. Chesterton once said, “... a lamentation worthy of Job. tain. thanks are the highest form EMMA PURCELL & It is for exactly this reason of thought, and...gratitude is However, there is a nuance to STEPHANIE MARTINEZ the statement that is innately why we should remember for happiness doubled by wonder.” selfish. “I don’t care if this hap- what and whom we are grate- It is the rare moments of hap- OP-ED EDITORS ful. Yes, the future seems un- piness found in the grittiness pens to other people, but why MIKAH NELSON is it happening to me?” Of certain now, but what we fail of the world that make this life course, this notion is under- to realize is that the future is wonderful; all the ingredients CHARGING CORNER standable due to our animal- uncertain every day. Even un- needed for genuine gratitude istic sense of self-preservation, der ordinary circumstances, are omnipresent in the daily as is the fact that most people there is no guarantee that one lives of people who take a mo- will wake up in the morning, so ment to acknowledge them. The Journalism students at Chancellor High School publish The Lightning Bolt, the only official newspaper on campus. The pur- STUDENTS EAT LUNCH pose of the newspaper is to factually inform and entertain its readers. As an established open forum for the student body, truth will be the staff’s major goal. It is the responsibility of each staffer AT DISTANCE to adhere to the journalism code of ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. The code states that a journalist can not accept gifts, favors or privileges that could com- promise their 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. The editorial board, which is comprised of all newspaper staff members will deter- mine the priority of the stories and the overall design of publica- tion. The advisor serves to give students a better understanding of the functions and ethics of a free press. The advisor does not serve as a censure. Student editors will decide the material to be published. In accordance with community standards, profanity will not appear in the publication. Students are free to express an opinion on matters of public interests under the, “fair comment rule.” Under this rule, the student has the right to intelligently criticize the school and its policies. Editorials reflect the opinion of The Lightning Bolt. Opinion stories reflect the opinion of the writer and do not represent the opinion of the faculty and admin- istrWation of Chancellor High School. Controversial issues will be covered from both points of view. School news, as well as local, national and international events will also be covered. Letters to the editor are welcomed. All letters must be signed and e-emailed to [email protected]. The Lightning Bolt retains the In order to respect social distancing guidelines, students have as- right to edit letters to comply with journalistic standards. Anony- mous letters will not be published. Our ultimate goal is to print signed seating for lunch which includes seating in the front lobby the truth and with your help we can reach this goal. of the school. Students eat lunch while sitting in desks that are six feet apart from one another. 3 November 2020 NEWS ATTENDANCE SECRETARY ABSENT FROM CHHS By Cara Seely lington, Virginia. After moving News Editor from Arlington to Sterling, Vir- ginia, Lause worked for Head “The staff at Chancellor will Start. Then she worked as a always have a special place in kindergarten teacher assistant. my heart,” said Anne Lause, at- In Loudon County, she was an tendance secretary at Chancel- elementary attendance secre- lor High School (CHHS). “Ev- tary for 14 years. eryone was so welcoming when Throughout Lause’s years at I arrived seven years ago and Chancellor, she has come to have become my work family.” have many favorite memories. After seven years at CHHS, These include getting to know Lause has resigned to spend the students and her work fam- time with her 89-year-old ily and seeing everyone partici- mother and her new grandchil- pate in spirit weeks. dren. She has a grandson who Lause looks forward to having was born this past September, the time to read, cook, garden, and another grandchild is ex- travel, and spend time with her pected very soon. family. When asked what she Prior to her job as an atten- will miss after leaving Chancel- dance secretary, she has held lor, Lause says she will miss the several jobs. She first started off students and staff the most. work banking in Washington “Thank you for a wonderful D.C. before having children. seven years,” concluded Lause. After she became a mother, she “I really loved working with the was a stay at home mom. Chancellor students. I will miss Attendance Secretary Anne Lause receives gifts before leaving Her major in college was el- everyone. Go Chargers!” ementary education, so Lause Chancellor one last time. then taught preschool in Ar- REPORTING IN OTHER COUNTRIES DANGEROUS JOB By Stephanie Martinez this tragic event, but the au- lence, particularly outside ma- ing a target of these horrific Co-Op-Ed Editor thorities never looked into it jor cities all under the admin- crimes. Here in America, we have according to The Guatemalan istration of ex-president Jimmy freedom of speech and free- Association of Journalists, and Morales. the authorities said they heard dom of the press, thanks to With all this happen- no such thing. the First Amendment. Oth- ing, the press over there is Did you know? Many other tragic deaths er countries aren’t so lucky shrinking in fear of being a have been caused by gangs, According to the with this. victim of murder/assault, Washington Post, cartels, or politicians want- and many young people are Over 342 journalists have ing to slice them. It’s been been killed in Guatemala since forced to change their jour- 25 journalists were eight months since Guerra’s 1960 and another 126 disap- nalism majors.