March - South Gibson School Corporation
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March - South Gibson School Corporation
Southerner the Home of the Titans volume 33 issue 7 - March - www.sgibson.k1 2.in.us #Smashcancer Page 6 Lame Holidays Page 12-13 Sophomore Tyler Kruse smacks principal Scott Reid in the face with a pie on Pi Day. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ROCHELLE WEYMOUTH Pi is sweet for math classes a circle. In the math classes of Amanda Brown, Angela Cooper, Diane Nurrenburn, and Amanda Sefton, students had the opportunity to submit a video of their own “Tribute to Pi.” All of the entries were reviewed, and five finalists were selected. Students then voted for their favorite videos, and the winners turned out to be sophomores Tyler Kruse and Allyson Schneider. They made their own “spoof” to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice Baby.” The classes enjoyed all of the videos, but this one in particular made them fall out of their seats laughing. For his effort, Kruse was allowed to give principal Scott Reid a pie in the face. It was a chocolate pie with whipped cream and cherries on top. “It was so funny when the pie flew out on everyone,” said senior Christina Pohl. Furthermore, students got to rotate between differ- ent stations in their classrooms to learn more about the number pi. There were all different kinds of games, such as using pipe cleaners to find circumference and diameter of a circle. Another station involved reading the Indiana Pi article. Another game had students place one of the circleshaped objects on a sheet of poster board, and fill it up until it was full. Everyone in the math classes that day agreed that they all had fun. On March 2, people all around America celebrated “Read Across America.” This day was created by the National Education Association and is an initiative on reading. The purpose of “Read Across America” is to motivate children to read, an important factor in student achievement and in creating lifelong successful readers. “Read Across America” began on March 2, 1998. The National Education Association sponsors spearhead the program with support from more than 50 national nonprofit and association partners. Some 50 national organizations and associations give their support, in addition to the 3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school adminis- trators, retired educators, and students preparing to become teachers who make up NEA membership. To celebrate this day at Gibson Southern, the English classes of Kelsey St. Ledger and Kyle Brasher read Dr. Seuss books and got into groups to make their very own children’s story. The stories were given to the students with an outline for what their story was supposed to tell. St. Ledger’s classes were given a story about an animal’s bad day. Each class made one book each. Each student of the class was given a page to create by themselves to put into the book. In Brasher’s class the students were told to get into groups to make a page for the book. St. Ledger’s third period class made their book about a pig. Murtle the Turtle was the main character in St. Ledger’s fourth and seventh period classes. Brasher’s class made their story over Stan the Sloth from Seattle. Sophomore Taylor Kiesel said, “Writing the book was fun. Everyone participated in writing their own pages and drawing pictures to go with them. After our book was com- pletely done it was very funny.” “The plot and the elements of the childrens’ stories are similar to the plots in the novels and the short stories. By looking at these childrens’ stories, you can find a happy version of the story with a creative ending,” said St. Ledger. From The Editors - page 2 Input - page 10 Dossier - page 17 Calendar - page 3 Columns - page 11 Mini-Feature - page 18 Photos - page 4 Feature - pages 12-13 Sports Photos - page 19 Jozie Barton Staff Writer March 14 was a special day in the geometry classes here at Gibson Southern: Pi Day! Pi Day is the one day each year when the irrational number pi (3.141592…) is celebrated because of the date — 3/14. The number is a significant part of numerous geometric calculations, especially ones including the area of a circle and the circumference of GSHS honors a beloved author Tabi Pullum Staff Writer Eighth graders experience “Titan Quest” On March 18, the current eighth grade class came to the annual “Titan Quest” program. The night included a presentation depicting the different diplomas offered at Gibson Southern, and several clubs advertising the highlights of being a member of their respective organization. “Titan Quest” served as a night to welcome the incoming freshman class, and gave them a taste of what they can expect throughout their high school career. Beta Banquet Canceled Due to the lack of reservations to the annual Beta Banquet, the honorary ceremony was forced to be canceled. Refund will be given to those who have already paid. By The Numbers - page 5 A&E - pages 14-15 Sports - pages 20-23 Prom Finances Page 18 Senior Superlatives! Most Spirited Dylan Meyer / Taylor Rexing Best Dressed Chris Schmitt / Haley Jones Mr. and Ms. Titan Jordan Scheller / Halee Baehl Most Athletic Adam Heath / Sarah White Most Unique Evan Weber / Dejae Starkey Best Smile Garrett Elpers / Lauren Fuhs Most Likely to Succeed Jason Market / Tara Williams Class Clown Blake Powell / Regan Smith Personality Plus Gavin Kissel / Samantha Sollman Class Flirt David Anguish / Jasmyne Milheiser Biggest Hick (Pure Country) Kurt Kramer / Heather Allen Most Likely to Be Famous Christian Rowe / Mariah Paiz Life of the Party Austin Martin / Shelby McNeal News - pages 6-9 Art - page 16 Tops - page 24 An opinion about opinions Jordan Wallace Co-Editor-in-Chief One thing that I will never understand is why people can’t let others have their own opinions. Nothing makes me angrier than when I see or hear someone tell someone else that their opinion is wrong and then proceed to shove their own opinion down the person’s throat. If that other person isn’t allowed to express their own individual opinion, then why should you? Now, I understand that people are never going to agree with each other every single time. That’s understandable. In fact, there are plenty of times that I completely disagree with someone else’s statement. I may even state my opinion to them and tell them why I disagree. The difference, though, is that I would never call that person out for speaking their mind and tell them that they’re wrong. It all comes down to respect, people. No matter how wrong you think someone is, let them think what they want. You can even congratulate yourself and have the silent satisfaction of being “right,” but that’s one opinion to keep to yourself. Karen’s Hair Designs 104 S. 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If Batma n Showed Up In Other Movies This person taught here “back in the ? ? 1. day,” left, and then came back. ? ? 2. He/she tells time the old fashioned ? way. 3. His/her vehicle is easily recognized, ? even from a distance. 4. This person’s face was giant at one point in time (it was on billboards). Invisible Dog Pra n k How To Survive High School Because we all know the freshmen could use some help Lesson #7: auditorium etiquette • Don’t leave your trash lying in the middle of the aisles. There are trash cans easily located throughout the auditorium. • No matter how comfortable it is, do not put your feet or legs on the auditorium seats. Having a nice auditorium is more important than your 50 minutes of comfort. • Be respectful of the theatre equipment that is backstage. If it’s not yours and you don’t know how to use it, don’t touch it. Epic Pra n k On Cops Drin kin g In Public ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ - Anchorma n Ed ition ng, i x e .R J d l a . S . Ron D D. 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Spring Break, emptying pockets world-wide Break Spring , r o f ing #1 ate #1 St ndo be s #8, a l e r h O t f is anks o Fort Myers a Florida with r , , 4 n o # i t as Vaca erdale . d u a L Fort s #9 mpa a and Ta In 1986, M T V hos ted its firs t spring break special, an annual tradition that s till lives on today. a i r fa re , C a nc u n w i t h o t p ri t A h! pl e” w i l l Ti m e fo r m at w i t h t wo p e o “ s ht g i n en s ev t o F lo ri d a lo d g i n g, a n d ,243. 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Students who went to Fort Lauderdale in 2011 8 00 dollars 450,000 dre th Pa d since u o S of le ation than doub l u p o The p has more d Islan . 1987 Amount of dollars the average person spends on a f ive day spring break vacation 934 Miles Average number of miles driven per person during a spring break trip issued Police Department The Corpus Christi een March Padre Island betw 867 citations on th of last year. 9th and March 19 ou 65 th sand Spring break volunteers that take alternative trips for their spring break 600 Dollars Sprin g Fort L Break beg a auder dale, n in 1936 Florid in a. Dollars it costs for some of the cheapest three-day vacations to Mexico number of inter22.67 national million visitors arrived in 2011 Gibson Southern Theatre 2012-2013 John Hasenour Office Manager The Nub Cut 113 S Eileen St. Haubstadt, IN 47639 Owner: Jeanell Lindauer Phone: 812.768.6916 Styling Salon Electric Co. (812) 753-3445 Timothy Michael Ash The Other Side of Life 107 North Church Street Fort Branch, IN 1198 S. Kiesel Dr. Princeton, IN 47670 (812)386-6580 Fax (812)386-7537 e-mail: john@kieselent.com www.kieselent.com The m a e e r f a D C Look us up on Facebook! Rita & Jessica Meny Open Everyday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. • (812) 615-0092 841 S. 9th Ave. • Haubstadt, IN 47639 If you can see a rainbow, you must have your back to the sun. Lady Titan tennis looks to #SmashCancer Martin Coyle Sports Writer The Lady Titans’ tennis team, along with Princeton’s Lady Tiger tennis team and the Jr. Titan tennis team, have teamed up in an effort to #SmashCancer. The three programs have been selling Nike Dri-Fit T-shirts with the #SmashCancer logo printed on the front of them, in order to benefit a young five year old girl named Hailee Cunningham. Hailee is the daughter of Rick and Rachel Cunningham, who reside in Fort Branch. Hailee has been diagnosed with an inoperable tumor on her spine, and has a rare rhabdoid tumor, and has spent countless days at Riley’s Hospital in Indianapolis. 100% of the proceeds made from selling the T-shirts will go to the Cunningham family. ”This benefit is doing all it can in order to provide any help that is possible to Hailee. In addition to financial aid, this is also giving a great sense of hope to the community and to the Cunningham family themselves. #SmashCancer is re- her tough time. The response from the community is really heart-warming to see!” commented junior Taryn Goedde. The match between the two rival tennis teams will take place at Gibson Southern on April 11 at 4:30 p.m. ally a great benefit for a great cause. It is not only helping Hailee, but also bringing two rivals together to help her during On the night of the match, there will be a ceremony prior to the commencement of the match, honoring Hailee, for the in the District Leadership contests. On March 15, thirteen members of the FFA went to Mount Vernon to show other competitors in the district what they learned. Students who competed are as follows: Reece Lamey, freshman; Aaron Krueger, sophomore; Caleb Kifer, freshman; Andrew Alvis, sophomore; Evan Gick, freshman; Issac Sollman, freshman; Mark Naas, sophomore; Kyle Gipson, junior; Andrew Hartman, freshman; Emily Simpson, sophomore; Blake Holder, sophomore; and Rachel Byrns, sophomore. Each member listed presented and/or gave a speech about what he learned upon club initiation. Depending on his/her rank, some of the members may advance to state competition. A meeting was held to elect new officers for next year. Current officers are Taylor Rexing, senior, president; Gavin Kissel, senior, vice president; Mitchell Ziliak, junior, reporter; Mitchell Obert, junior, treasurer; Cory Motter, senior, sentinel; Austin Elpers, junior, secretary. The meeting was held on March 19, 2013. No results of the election were available at press time. strength she possesses at such a young age. Ms. Cunningham will also have the privilege of opening the match, and hitting the first serve of the night. “I think it’s a great opportunity for our tennis players to do an outreach to the community. The purpose for this benefit was that a lot of other sports teams hold breast cancer awareness games, and we wanted to get involved in something similar. We did this to include more people and to raise awareness for all types of cancer,” said Kyle Debord, the head coach of the Lady Titan tennis team. “I think the idea of Gibson Southern and Princeton coming together to support a cause like this is great. The fact that we are not only supporting Hailee, but all types of cancer as well is amazing,” commented Princeton junior Kayla Kinsall. “Both of our schools have already sold loads of Tshirts, and it’s great to know that all the money is going directly to Hailee to help her.” You can visit http://www. heartsforhailee.org/index.html for more information, and to donate to “Hearts for Hailee.” Hailee Cunningham. PHOTO CREDIT gibsoncounty.14.news.com FFA busy with activities as spring approaches Caiti Long Asst. A&E Editor The FFA (Future Farmers of America) broke the status quo by competing against each other in a basketball tourney. Twelve teams competed altogether after school on March 7, 2013. “The basketball tournament was only for ‘kicks and giggles,’ but we still had a great time playing basketball with other FFA organizations from around the area,” said sophomore Shane Murphy. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a prize of any kind for the winning team. 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GSHS offering new online classes Free summer classes are offered for GSHS students through the Indiana Virtual Academy. Online courses are through June 10-August 2, 2013. Online classes require 10-20 hours of work per week. At the end of the course you will have to take a final at GSHS in August. You may sign up for one summer online course at no cost. To enroll in the course of your choice, get a form from the office counter, complete it, and turn it in by May 1 of 2013. Courses offered are as follows: Algebra I Health Algebra II Physical Sci. Chemistry Physics I Earth Science Pre-Calculus Economics Psychology English 9, 10, 11, & 12 Trigonometry Geography US History Geometry World History Government Also, summer school classes may be held from May 28-June 28 at GSHS if enough people sign up for them. You can take geography and history of the world and/or English recovery. For additional information, get the form from the office. Riley’s will get quilt Riley Hospital always needs money, but one cannot fault the student body here for not giving. Between Sunshine, Pi Day, and the upcoming dance marathon, a considerable amount of money has been sent their way. But hang on, one more group will be sending something other than cash. Barbara Brown’s fashion and textile class will be piecing together a quilt to send to the hospital. Brown said, “Most of the students had finished their assignments early and I wanted them to do something constructive. I gave them the idea of piecing together a quilt/ comforter to give to a nursing home or homeless shelter and they voiced the opinion of giving it to Riley’s.” According to Brown the project will only involve her fashion and textile class and Speakers and trips fill spring Martin Coyle Sports Writer Marlene Obert’s business classes have been very busy in recent weeks, and will continue to be through the end of the school year. Beginning in April, Obert’s classes will look forward to taking several field trips. Obert’s sixth period business law class will travel to observe a courtroom scene, and to relate what they have learned into the real world. The business law class has also been the host to several guest speakers. This included Deputy Jeff Hill, who answered the students’ questions about law enforcement. Larry Johnson, who is employed at Rosemeyer Agency, also came to talk to the business law class to educate the class over auto insurance. Obert’s Personal Finance class has also been the host to guest speakers such as Lois Hill, who is the branch manager of Old National Bank in Ft. Branch. Hill talked to the students about credit and general finance. Other guest speakers included Matt Grabbe, who spoke to the students about playing the stock market, and Aaron Luttrell and Grant Waldroup, who spoke about buying and selling real estate. Obert commented on the visitors, “The students have gotten a great learning experience by hearing and observing all of these great professionals.” GENE KIESEL EXCAVATING, LLC 1507 W 800 S.Fort Branch, IN 47648-8072 812-632-0091 812-753-4700 could take students as long as two weeks to complete a square for the quilt. “Each student will be making a block, either pieced or appliquéd and then I will make sure they get sewn together in a top. Quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material. Brown said most of the work will be done in class and that since the project was begun late last week, the project will be ongoing. Brown said the class hopes to complete the quilt by the end of the year and present it to Riley’s at that time. Items donated to Riley’s are given to The Cheer Guild to be used in the toy room where over 14,000 items are distribut- ed each month to patients. The items are distributed as gifts for the patients to keep. These gifts help to aid in minimizing stress by offering some distraction to the current situation. Toys can help to pass the time or can be used to distract a child during a painful procedure, while blankets can add color to a hospital room. The Cheer Guild also has a wish list of items that are frequently requested by patients. The Cheer Guild is in need of many different kinds of handmade items to be distributed to patients as gifts that they can keep. They accept handmade items such as puppy pillows, pinafores, no-sew blankets, quilts, and tote bags. Donors are encouraged to contact the Cheer Guild before making handmade items. Pattern packets and a list of the most current needs for handmade items are available. 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The band rehearses at the school on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8:45 p.m. According to Brent Winstead, the concert band music director, the pieces are especially difficult right now because they are preparing for the ISSMA State Qualifier, which is coming up at the end of April. They are playing three pieces of music at this time. The music is as follows: “Canticle of the Creatures” by St. Francis, “Assisi Silence Overwhelmed” by Brian Balmages, and “Colossus of Columbia” by Russell Alexander. When asked about the outcome of the concert band so far, Winstead said, “The concert band is doing an outstanding job so far this year. They are working really hard and will do great at the contest. We are ahead of where we were last year at this time, but will have a long way to go for the finished product.” Susott Wins Award Concert band members practice playing their instruments during class. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ROCHELLE WEYMOUTH Unfortunately, with the have been drastically dwindling most likely compete more in opening of concert band, there over the years, which has hurt regional or national contests. is a possible ending of a differ- the Titans greatly. With the pos- They could go to Texas or ent era of the Marching Titans. sibility of no Marching Titans Disney World to compete and The marching band’s members next year, the concert band will show their music to the world. Students venture to the morgue Caiti Long Asst. A&E Editor On Friday, February 22, GSHS social studies teacher Marvin Susott received the Peabody Energy Leader in Education Award during a surprise classroom visit. The program director for Peabody Energy Leader in Education, Maureen Moore, addressed students in Susott’s world geography class about the reason for the award. She said he “makes world history come alive” for students. And that he’s a leader for what he does both inside and outside the classroom, as quoted by the South Gibson Star-Times. After the announcement, Susott stated, “It is a very nice honor to receive.” OBJ Design Interior Design Wedding Rentals What is lovelier than ending spring break with a visit to the local morgue? Joe Mraz’s anatomy classes will visit the Evansville morgue on April 4 and 5, 2013. Nearly all of the anatomy classes will attend. One learns about the bodily structure of a human in anatomy, and Mraz’s classes will be doing exactly that at the morgue. “Half of the students from each class are allowed at a time, because there’s a good chance that most of the stu- dents will faint,” commented Mraz. It’s understandable, though, because the last thing an employee of a morgue wants is a bunch of kids with weak stomachs dropping like flies all over the place. One would think the smell itself would act as a sort of “knock out gas.” While there, the students will receive a full tour of the building, and learn how new bodies are treated and cared for. Students will also be taught the methods and processes a person does to prepare the bodies for the funeral homes. Additionally, they will be shown the tasks morgue technicians, assistants, and Jane Elpers 4500 E. 1050 S Haubstadt, IN 47639 812-499-2331 janeelpers@hotmail.com website: objdesign.net Theme Decor Event Planning Mon. & Tues: 10a.m.-7p.m. Wednesday: 12a.m.-7p.m. Thurs. & Fri: 10a.m.-7p.m. Saturday: 8a.m.-7p.m. Sunday: 12p.m.-6p.m. Office:(812)768-5566 Fax:(812)768-5577 Cell:(812)431-5255 theright2beararms@gmail.com www.righttobeararms.us Wedding Coordinator Mark Naas Farms & Excavating Kruse Farms Pioneer Seeds s! g need n i m r a ur f or yo Call f Phone Number: (812)753-4870 3117 E State Road 168 Fort Branch, IN 47648 pathologists have to complete on a day-to-day basis. When a body arrives, a morgue assistant helps a pathologist remove the organs with scalpels, so the pathologist can do an autopsy. After the cause of death is determined, they put the organs back. If the deceased is disfigured, they try to reconstruct the body. Morgue assistants, technicians, and pathologists try to “recreate” the body in a sense that it will be as close to how the family remembers him/her. Once recovered from the experience at the morgue, the students will return to the comfort of the classroom and their textbooks. Hoefling Tire & Service Center (812)-753-3831 Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 377 East 795 South Corner of Locust Street Fort Branch, IN 47648 Terry H. Unfried, D.D.S. Rose’s (812) 480-9234 9650 S. 450 W. Cynthiana, Indiana 47612 Tanning & Video Highway 41 South Monday- Saturday 10-9 Sunday 11-7 812-753-4088 Walk-ins Welcome! 8oo E ast Mulb er r y Street For t Bra n ch, IN 476 48 812-753-4 457 People who chase after rare birds are called twitchers. Chromebooks coming to GSHS Hannah Lanman Co-Feature Editor Superintendent Stacey Humbaugh updated the board members on the Google project during the week of Tuesday, February 19, at their monthly meeting. The board took no action at the time, but the members did voice their support of the project. According to the South Gibson Star-Times, the Chromebooks run on the Google Chrome operating system. The device is specifically designed to be used while connected to the web and support the programs used on the Internet itself. Examples are programs such as Microsoft Office and Photoshop. Officials of the school are looking at the Samsung For years, the students of Gibson Southern High School have learned through textbooks and occasional encounters with the Internet. Now, in the year 2013, our ways of learning and comprehending class material may be changing. Beginning next school year, all students will be supplied with a Google Chromebook laptop computer as part a new initiative from the South Gibson School Corporation and Above: Desktop view of its Board of Trustees. the Google Chromebook. Chromebook, which costs $249 plus a $30 charge for the management console feature, which makes it easy to send information between up to 700 Chromebooks. According to Google, the laptop has an 11.6inch display, weighs less than 2.5 pounds, and has a battery life of 6 hours plus. School officials say that the Chromebook will belong to the students. The fee will apparently be included in the annual textbook fee for each student. Humbaugh said, “It’s my hope to work it out so that by the time the students are seniors, the laptops will have been paid for,” noting the students could use them in college. “For our incoming freshmen, that’s easy to figure out. But we’re still figuring out what to do if students are incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors.” To have a better understanding of the laptop and the apps and programs included with it, John Spradley will be teaching the students and teachers how to use the new device this summer. Some of the training will include using the Google Apps for Education System. The hope is one day those apps will replace the standard textbooks for students. But, in the meantime, the district will continue with its textbook program, as reported by the South Gibson Star-Times. What happened the day the server died AAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!! For anyone who was near the journalism room nearly two weeks ago, this was likely what they heard when yearbook and newspaper class’s server died. Yes, it died — completely. Dead. Kaput. Not breathing. Extinct. Bereft of life. Obviously, this was not good, since every picture for the current yearbook and all the newspapers were stored on the server. Just how did this nightmare take place? The journalism classes were aware that the old server in the room was dying a slow death and the DNR order was placed. In the mean Blue jackets, gold standards could see the files. That made it highly likely we could somehow retrieve it.” Asay said, “We had a real problem. We had all the yearbook pictures on there. If they were gone, we would have to appeal to the public to provide us with any pictures they might have. Some sports would not have been a big problem, but there were other things like cheerleading and Homecoming that would just be gone. I was about ready to stroke out.” The IT department tried a number of methods to rescue the data, but to no avail. The drive was then passed to a local computer firm, but still could not be rendered. Finally time, IT Mac guru Adam Bledsoe was slowly moving all the data onto another two-terabyte drive. When the information was finally on the drive, the plan was to put it on the school’s server where it would be protected and would also be in several spots. However, it became the perfect storm; the server kicked the bucket sooner rather than later, and the drive the info was being moved to decided that all the data should just become “read only,” effectively making everything unusable. Sponsor Don Asay said, “We could see the data, but we could not do anything with it. But the good thing was that we the decision was made that the happy ending. All the data was drive would need much more recovered and the yearbook intensive care and would need can continue to put together to be sent to a data recovery their layouts. The photograbusiness just outside of St. phers can now download all Louis in nearby Edwardsville, their pictures, and all the data IL. There, the engineers disas- is sitting happily on the school sembled the offending drive in server, hopefully for awhile. a “clean room.” The clean room is a dust free environment and workers wear suits resembling space suits as they work. The platter of the drive was then hand turned to recover the information on it. So far the Interior of a hard drive server story has a Ruby’s Floral Designs & More 108 W. 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What is the best April Fools’ Day prank you have ever seen, or been a part of? “My mom and brot her put fake blood on t hemselves and we freaked out.” -Keilyn Dunlap, sophomore scho o b e or t e h av s e ni es i t o o dy, o D “ M ton -Dal ol ro app pria “When Maddy Fuhs told me her dog was dead and it wasn’t.” -Addi Woehler, sophomore te? ” “My grandma made my mom believe t hat she was pregnant.” -Lex Hel tsley, sophomore “I h av e -Au s t n eve r b e e in L ei n a pa ble, s e nio r r t o f a ny. ..” “Nobody celebrates April Fools’ Day around here.” -Zach Davis, freshman “Sister showed up at school wit h a broken foot and it was during t rack season.” -Jasmyne Milheiser, senior “I h ave n eve r b ee -Jay lin Br uc e a n a par t o f a g n d A sht in S ea to o o d pra nk .” n , s oph o m o re s r.” ’s c a dge rs r e t n Ro y si s in m e n daly s n o K nd b all p u t E lp e rs a e W “ i son -M a d m e n . h F re s “P ut icing on a sponge and served it to my sister as birt hday cake.” -Amanda Brown, Teacher Ahlfeld Veterinary Hospital Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Susan Ahlfeld, DVM 203 A West State RTE 68 Haubstadt, IN 47639 Phone: (812) 768-6545 Owners: S onya and Todd Teel (812 ) 753 - CAKE (2253 ) 7994 S. 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Sports Editor As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people were looking forward to a new year and new resolutions. For me, I was preparing for school to start again and after that the beginning of the 2013 baseball season, for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday practices until the first day of official practice for the year. Baseball seasons now just aren’t during the summer; they are becoming a year round sport whether you live in Alaska or California. The Major League Baseball (MLB) season starts in March with spring training, and goes all the way through the end of October. That’s a total of 8 out of the 12 months in a calendar year. As a high school student, I spend about five months out of the sport now is that when you are younger you grow up wanting to play in the MLB, so you need to play travel baseball to even stand a chance against other kids to get a scholarship, or even get drafted. If you don’t play all summer, and even during the fall you will get passed up by college scouts looking for kids that play year round. Living in Indiana, we don’t get the same opportunity year for baseball. When I was younger, I played on a travel baseball team that traveled all around the Midwest playing game after game. I enjoyed playing baseball that much when I was a kid; I didn’t realize all of my summer was taken up by the sport I love, but now I realize why I did it, and why other kids these days are doing the same things. The conflict with the as kids in California that can play year round and get better opportunities than kids in Indiana. So, yes, baseball is becoming a year round sport, and many kids are wasting their summers playing a game, but they should. If they truly have the goal to play baseball in the MLB or in college, they need to play as much as the other kids, so they can have the same advantages as other kids. Titan Times adventures with the student body by Tara Williams Hard work needs to be given more credit Tabi Pullum Staff Writer Some coaches like to have open gyms or weight lifting on the team’s off-season. Lifting is a great way for the players to stay in shape in the off-season and helps to keep the bond from the team together. Each teammate is supposed to be at the open gyms unless they are in- volved in another sport during that time. What I don’t understand is that some of the players that work their butt off during the open gyms and when weight lifting do not always get enough credit for being at those events. The players that don’t always show up or who only show up when it is convenient for them always get the “good word.” I know there are days where some players have a logical excuse for not being there, but sometimes people just don’t show up to the team events. There are some players on the team who even disrespect the coaches and still might get to play in the game more than the players who give all their respect to the coaches. I am not saying that all the players who play a lot in the MEET Jordan Wallace - Co-Editor-in-Chief Caitlyn Gardner - A&E Editor Caiti Long - Asst. A&E Editor Hannah Lanman - Co-Feature Editor Katie Reinhart - Co-Feature Editor games disrespect the coaches, but I have seen some players do this. I find that some coaches just overlook the actions of the players during practices and other activities the teams do together. Some players and coaches drop what happened in the past events or practices when it comes to the next day of practice or lifting. Many teams use the “forgive and forget” ! method to keep peace within the team. I have noticed on some sports teams that the managers of the teams do not get to participate in extra activities that the teams do. Managers don’t even get to have the same spirit wear that the team gets. Not all coaches take the managers into consideration when ordering the spirit wear. THE STAFF Kim Hite - Managing Editor Trisha Cosby - Co-Editor-in-Chief Halee Baehl - Sports Editor Hope Michael - Head Photographer Austin Hill - Asst. Sports Editor Keanan Alstatt - Photographer Olivia Mahoney - Photographer Chynnia Farrar - Staff Writer Martin Coyle - Sports Writer Tori Michael - Photographer Josh Myers - Photographer Michael Parrish - Staff Writer Reba Odom - Photographer Caleb Riley - Photographer Tabi Pullum - Staff Writer Rochelle Weymouth - Photographer Licorice (or liquorice) and avocado are among the foods that sets the mood for love making. The correct response to the Irish greeting, “Top of the morning to you,” is “and the rest of the day to yourself.” Sun. ~Explanation of Lame Holidays~ The annual holidays like Christmas, Halloween , New Year’s, and even the Fourth of July can get old after a while of celebrating them. It is a love-hate relationship with the holidays - we love decorating houses or putting window clings up for them and receiving gifts; however, it just gets old! Why not celebrate new, unusual, or just plain lame holidays? Everyday there is some kind of celebration around the world for different reasons. For example, January 27 is Punch a Clock Day because... Why not? Nobody likes time passing by too fast, so punch it and relieve the stress from the day. March 31 is Bunsen Burner Day (GO CHEMISTRY), and May 7 is International Tuba Day (congratulations band nerds). February 9 -- Toothache Day February 13 -- Get A Different Name Day February 20 -- Hoodie Hoo Day February 23 -- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day March 20 -- Festival Of Extraterrestrial Abductions Day March 26 -- Make Up Your Own Holiday Day March 27-- National “Joe” Day March 28 -- Something On A Stick Day May 9 -- Lost Sock Memorial Day May 14 -- National Dance Like A Chicken Day June 15 -- Smile Power Day July 1 -- Build A Scarecrow Day July 26 -- All Or Nothing Day February July 27 -- Take Your Pants For A Walk Day August 6 -- Wiggle Your Toes Day August 17 -- National Thrift Shop Day October 11 -- It’s My Party Day October 31 -- Increase Your Psychic Powers Day November 22 -- Start Your Own Country Day J anuary 3 - Fest iv al of Sleep D a y One Cent Day 4 Tell-A-Lie Day Eight -Track Tape Day 18 Int ernat ional Jugglers Day 25 Nat ional Zucchini Bread Day Don’t Go To Work Unle s s It’s Fun Day Sorry Charlie Day No Hou s ework Day 10 13 14 15 16 17 Rubber Eras er Day Nat ional Stre s s Nat ional Chee s e Awarene s s Day ball Day 22 23 24 All Is Ours Day Name Yours elf Day Look Up At The Sky Day Blame Somebody Nat ional Pecan El s e Day Day 19 20 Nat ional Pretzel Day Nat ional Peanut But t er and Jelly Day 9 12 26 3 8 6 Nat ional Garlic Day 2 7 5 Go For Broke Day Sat. 21 Look Alike Day Kindergart en Day 27 28 Tell A St ory Day Ki s s -YourMat e Day Nat ional Jelly Bean Day Read Me Day 29 30 Nat ional Shrimp Scampi Day Golfers Day Nat ional Pig s in a Blanket Day Nat ional Hone sty Day Pi Day What is the most bizarre, silly, unusual holiday? Pi from the Greek alphabet, represented by the symbol to the left, is one of the most famous irrational numbers used in mathematics. Over a trillion digits have been calculated for this Greek letter, and still no pattern has been found within it. Pi has been used since William Jones first used it in 1706. It wasn’t until 1737, however, that it became popular. It was then that Leonard Euler adopted it. Now, pi is used to solve many equations and formulas within mathematics. Madison Dillon, senior Groundhog Day Eli Kramer, freshman J o h n S p ra d l e y Thurs. Fri. 1 11 27 - International Polar Bear Day Mon. Tues. Wed. Labor Day St. Swithins’ Day Nikki Wilderman, senior Z ac h F lo y d , s ophomor e Halloween National Hug A Tree Day Celebrated on February 2, Groundhog Day is set on the midpoint for winter. It is the day where if a groundhog s e e s its shadow, winter will continue for yet another six weeks. However, if the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow, spring will come early. This holiday dates back to the 18th and 19th century and originated from European lore for weather. Avatar is the highest grossing movie of all time. Celebrity Hunger Games In this fierce battle, who would win? Our newspaper staff puts in their input. Taylor Swift VS. Demi Lovato Winner: Demi Rihanna VS. Ke$ha Robert Pattinson VS. Taylor Lautner Katy Perry VS. Miley Cyrus Winner: Robert Winner: Katy Lindsey Lohan VS. Paris Hilton Batman VS. Superman Winner: Rihanna Winner: Batman Winner: Lindsey Tips for losing 5 lbs. before prom! Drink LOTS of water. This will make your metabolism run faster. Don’t eat after 8:00 p.m. Eat salad or fruit for dinner. No pizza, no fast food, or soda. Try cutting your meals in half. Run or walk everyday. Take a multivitamin at night. But be careful not to starve yourself. T he Best Movie Sequels Ever! Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Toy Story 2 Th e Da r K ni g k ht 2 n a m r Spid e e h T f o d r o Th e L rs e w o T o w T : Rin g s On average, families will spend $1,078 on prom this year. Easter Easter Candy Statistics Pounds of Easter Candy Purchased Annually--- 1 2 0 Million Number of J elly Beans Mad e for Easter--1 6 Billion Percent of Easter Chocolate--- 70% Number of Chocolate Bunnies Mad e for Easter Annually--- 90 Million Percent of Americans who Say Chocolate Bunnies Should be Eaten Ears First--- 76% Americans buy more than 700 million Marshmallow Peeps during the holiday. New to DVD Life of Pi Rise of the Guardians Hitchcock Skyfall New to CD What About Now - Bon Jovi Spring Break... Here to Party - Luke Bryan Wreck-i t Ralph Confessions - Buckcherry Cirque De Soleil: Worlds away Heaven in This Hell - Orianthi Top 5 on iTunes 1. When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars 2. Suit and Tie (feat. Jay-Z) - Justin Timberlake 3. Stay (feat. Mikky Ekko) - Rihanna 4. Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) - Macklemore 5. Just Give Me a Reason (feat. Nate Ruess) - P!nk % is the number of Critics who liked it. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone - 40% The typical gags involve burnt flesh and the sight of someone pretending to crush a puppy to death. It’s not a comedy; it’s a wince-edy. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune. Spring Breakers 73% Spring Breakers is either an inspired satire of the youth movie or the most irresponsible comedy mainstream Hollywood will never make. The bros in your crowd will call it rad -- and radical it is. Joshua Rothkopf. Admission 56% Paul Weitz betrays an erratic grip on the comic tone, and the misguided central characters emerge, in the end, as less likeable than they ought to be. Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter. Upside Down 31% Is the film something to look at? Yes. “Upside Down” is something to look at. But that’s not enough for a full-length, fullbodied, romance. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune. 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If you were a superhero, who and why? Superman, he has heat vision and super strength. Birthdate: May 25,1997 Hobbies: Drawing and Softball Favorite Song: Beautiful Soul (Jesse McCartney) Favorite Color: Orange Favorite College: Purdue Favorite Quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates.”-Forrest Gump Most Missed Memory: My Step Brothers Role Model: My Dad After School Plans: Nursing Most Embarrassing Moment: Talking to someone and start playing with my nose ring. Dream Vacation: Hawaii l olas Benedic h c i Hometown: Fort Branch t Kiese Faye oelle Engels N Hometown: Owensville NBirthdate: February 13, 1996 Hobbies: Running Favorite Song: Red Solo Cup (Toby Keith) Favorite Color: Orange Favorite College: Purdue Most Missed Memory: Laying on the ground picking out shapes in the clouds. Favorite Place To Eat: Home Role Model: Jeremy Aydt After School Plans: Computer Engineer Most Embarrassing Moment: Almost walking into the wrong restroom and getting caught by a teacher. 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Plum Street • Haubstadt, IN 47639 (812)-768-6700 •Fax (812)-768-6788 • bitzerdds@gmail.com Index: Boys’ and Girls’ Track Preview - page 21 Boys’ Golf and Girls’ Tennis - page 22 Preview March Madness and Yoga - page 23 and Aerobic Class Titans strong with experience Austin Hill Asst. Sports Editor The Titans’ season will be in full swing soon as they prepare to play North Posey in a scrimmage at North Posey on Thursday, March 21. The Titans had been participating in open gym two times a week, along with lifting weights after school in preparation for their season before their official practices started. After losing five seniors from last year, the Titans do not have a lot of positions to fill. Head Coach Chris May had many good things to say about his teams upcoming season. May answered the following questions about the Titans and their 2013 season. What are some of the changes to the coaching staff? We have some shuffling around of coaches this season. Kent Martin will handle the pitchers again and assist the varsity. Mickey Harpenau will assist the varsity as well. Dustin May is again the JV coach. He will be assisted by Ryan Marvel, in his second year with the program. Eric Campbell who played professionally until this year , will help out when his job at UPS allows him to be here. What are your goals for the season? Like every year we want to have a winning record. Win the conference and do well in the Tournament at the end of the season. How will this team differ from last years? We have more experience than we have had in the past. Senior Lucas Lantrip is a four year starter. Two other seniors, Cory Lamey and Garrett Elpers are back after their first varsity year last year. The junior group is strong and the numbers are good. When is the first official game? We will open up on March 25th at Barr Reeve. When was the first official practice? We officially started practice on March 11th. Are there any games that stick out as rivalry games or important games in the season? We always want to beat Princeton and North Posey. But I like personally trying to beat Jasper and Memorial. What do you think is the strong point of the team this year? I am really hoping our pitching will be a strong point. But we do have a lot of players that can play several positions and that could help during the season. Softball wants a Sectional title Alissa Luigs Staff Writer The Lady Titans have began their 2013 season. The ladies’ season opener against Carmi High school was cancelled on Monday, March 18 due to rain. The Lady Titans’ next game will be hosted by the Memorial Tigers. The ladies will travel to Memorial on Monday, March 25. The ladies graduated six seniors last year in which all had starting positions. What are your goals for the season? For this season and this team the goal is to learn and improve to get better. As always we wish to have the winning season everyone hopes for. A major goal that I wish to accomplish with this group of girls is to win the Sectional. Another goal is just to make a good season out of what we have. When was the first official practice? Our first official practice was held on Monday, March 4. What do you think is the strong point of this team? I think from a coach’s view, my team gets along very well. They really know how to work together and keep each other motivated. The team is always working together and striving for the best. Who are your returning seniors? The Gib- son Southern softball team has a total of four returning seniors this year. These returning seniors include • KaLee Rexing, our catcher • Halee Baehl, in the outfield • Sara White, in the outfield • Kyleigh Fox, our second basemen Are there any changes to your coaching staff? This year there really aren’t any changes to the coaching staff. Returning coaches include myself along with • Coach Don Rhodes • Coach Jeff Matsel • Coach Benny Jordan • Coach Allie May • Coach Greg Wilson All of the coaches help a lot with both jayvee and varsity teams and contribute to the work and time that is put into it. They also help with the softball field itself. The first home softball game is April 1, versus Mater Dei. Sophomore Sydney Matsel prepares to hit the softball in the batting cage during the Lady Titans open gym practice on March 13. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ FILE PHOTO The most fatal car accidents occur on Saturdays. Hannah Cosby Sports Writer The boys’ track and field team is off and running to start this new 2013 season. Conditioning practices started on Monday, February 18. Their first official practice started on Monday, March 4. The boys’ head coach is Ron Kahle. The 2013 schedule looks to be promising. The first meet will take place on Thursday, March 21 at Evansville North. This will be their only meet before the break, but their season will pick back up after Spring Break. They will practice on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the break for those who can make it. They will have their first home meet at Gibson Southern on Tuesday, March 2 against Vincennes Lincoln. The next one will be in the same week on Thursday, April 4 against Boonville at Boonville. And the following meet will be on Tuesday, April 9 at Jasper High School. The boys’ track team took their group picture on Thursday, March 14. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ FILE PHOTO T w ! row! Ru Run w! Run, Jum Throw! Run, w! Run, J hro ! Run, J h o p, Throw! hrow R u T o r T , Jump, r m u h u n, J p m u m p um J p , , p , , n h , T J ump, T Hannah Cosby Sports Writer Good Luck! The girls’ track team took their group picture in the gym on Thursday, March 14. 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I think we could be just as successful or have more suc- cess than last year. We have some talented newcomers that have joined the team. Some of the newcomers produced outstanding efforts last year in middle school. Do you have any individual expectations for any seniors or any other members on the team? My expectations for all the athletes are to perform as well as they can come meet day. With hard work and dedication to the program, Lady Titan Track should be at its finest. What are your overall goals for the entire team? I wish to continue our streak of winning the Gibson County Track and Field Championships, contend for PAC and the Sectional, and advance as many athletes as possible from Sectional to Regional and from Regional to State. 215 W. State Street Princeton, IN 47670 (812)385-1218 8 AM to 4 PM Monday - Friday Tricia Goodman Photography Renee Weymouth RN, B.C . 812-677-6315 609. S. Main St. Fort Branch, Indiana 47648 Phone: 812-753-3972 Supporter of all Gibson Southern Titans! (812)430-3298 Facebook.com/TriciaGoodmanPhotography Cats are the most popualr pets in the United States. Lady Titan Tennis What do you expect from to beat them. We have been your players this season? fortunate to add some much Sports Editor I expect these players to tougher competition in the last rise to the challenge and per- two years by going to Jasper, The Lady Titans will be form. This will not happen Jeffersonville, and Castle. This back in action on Thursday, quickly, but by the time we allows us to be better prepared March 28 for their season open- need to be playing our best ten- when it comes to those rivalry er at Vincennes Rivet. Head nis, I think we will be there. I matches. Coach Kyle DeBord answered am excited about the season the following questions about and the expectations that have his team and their upcoming been set forth. I can’t wait to season. see how the season turns out. When is your first offiWhat are your goals for cial practice? this season? Our first official practice The team has set the Halee Baehl was Monday, March 11. goals of winning conference Sports Editor How will this year’s team and Sectional again. Some As the weather differ from last year’s team? of the individuals, #1 Sinstarts to warm up the Titan Last year’s team was gles and #1 Doubles, I golfers are heading out to the laden with experience in nearly would like to see pargreen. The Titans are back this year every position. Our strategy ticipate in Regional. with some new members. The team this year will be vastly different Who looks to is twice the size of last years›. Head due to the type of the players be your biggest riCoach Ted O›Brien took the time to we have. This year we will be val this season? answer the flowing questions about his young and inexperienced. The Typically new team and their 2013 season. only returners from last year our rivals in ten What are your goals for this seaare the doubles team of Sydney nis are Princeton, son? Fenton and Mariah Chamber- Southridge and We are a very young team, so my lain and singles player Haley Forest Park. They main goal as a coach this year is to help Decker. Luckily we are blessed are the teams that each of our players get better throughout with some hardworking indi- give us the most the course of the year. Golf is a sport viduals that are eager to excel. problems in trying that takes a lot of time and many years to master, so our guys will have to come every day with a positive attitude and ready to learn. Our team goals are to defend our County Invitational Championship from last season, to win the PAC Tournament, and to advance out of the Vincennes Sectional. The Titan golf team gather for a picture. SOUTHERN PHOTO/ FILE PHOTO Halee Baehl The Lady Titans pose for a picture. SOUTHERNER PHOTO/ FILE PHOTO Boys’ Golf First Place Who looks to be your biggest rival? The county and conference teams seem to always be our biggest rivals. I wouldn’t say any one team on our schedule gets more attention than another, but Southridge and South Spencer will probably be favored in our conference tournament this year, so it would be nice to challenge those two teams. When is your first official practice? Our first practice was Monday, March 11 at Cambridge. How will this year’s team differ from last year’s team? This year we return three starters from last year’s team and two other individuals that saw some time on varsity. Many of these guys are still young even though they got experience last year, so it will be important for us to stay hungry early in the year and improve as individuals. We have (812) 753-3439 Trophies and Bruce E. 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Will 2013 bring in more viewers? Will more people buy tickets to go watch it up close and personal? Well that’s this year’s plan. NCAA. com will be providing a live feed that can be viewed online via a smart phone or tablet. March Madness begins on Tuesday, March 19 and ends on April 8. The official bracket was released on March 17. Some say that March Madness is bigger than the Superbowl. MSN survey showed 58 percent of workers will participate in at least one betting pool this year. Las Vegas casinos generate an estimated $100 million in revenue from the tournament. Hot Yoga Bikram yoga or “hot yoga” is a 90-minute program that consists of a series of 26 postures at a temperature of 105 degrees. The postures require lengthy, forceful and well-controlled contractions of all major muscle groups. The demanding nature of the poses and the heat are designed to raise your heart rate and tire your muscles. 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