2010 graduation is a fresh start

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Year End
Schedule
May 27
May 27, 2010
Vol. 101, Issue 16
Section A
2010 graduation is a fresh start
Peer Helper Senior Events
Honors and Awards &
Commencement Rehearsal
(Periods 1 & 2) (Auxiliary
Gym and Tiernan) Mandatory
for all graduating seniors
May 28
Honors and Awards
Period 1 8:15- 9:05
Period 2 9:11- 10:00
Honors and Awards 10:15
Period 3 11:45- 1:27
Lunch
A- 11:45- 12:15
B- 12:21- 12:51
C- 12:57- 1:27
Period 4 1:33- 2:28
Period 5 2:34- 3:30
June 4
Final Exams (Periods 1 & 2)
Period 1 8:15- 9:30
Period 2 9:36- 10:51
Period 3 10:57- 12:48
Lunch
A- 10:57- 11:27
B- 11:37- 12:07
C- 12:18- 12:48
Period 1 12:54- 2:09
Period 2 2:15- 3:30
June 7
Last Day of School
Period 4 8:15- 9:17
Homeroom 9:23- 9:43
Period 5 9:49- 10:51
Period 3 10:57- 12:48
Lunch
A- 10:57- 11:27
B- 11:37- 12:07
C- 12:18- 12:48
Period 4 12:54- 2:09
Period 5 2:15- 3:30
Students
Speak Out:
We talked to seniors about
what their favorite
high school memory.
Retiring teachers tell about their time at RHS
“When I had five
interceptions and
a touch down in a
football game on
senior night.”
Halie Herlyn
[page editor]
Camden Bragg
“I really enjoyed
Snowball, I had
a lot of fun with
my friends and
I loved going to
shop for a dress.”
Hilary Loden
“Winning the
sectional football
game last year
and seeing
the crowd and
cheerleaders
jump the fence
and come on the
field.”
Credit recovery
teacher and past
World
History
teacher
Dar
Haywood has been
teaching in various
school systems for
42 years. Haywood
started teaching after he was discharged
from his two years of Army service. He
had been to college and had a teaching
degree.
Haywood spent eight years in
Illinois near Chicago, six years at RHS,
and fourteen years at Pleasant View and
Dennis. He was one of the founders of
Discovery school where he spent ten
years. The rest of his teaching career
was then spent at RHS.
He describes his time at Discovery
as being the best part of his career. He
said it was a rich environment for kids
where they addressed and dealt with
more than just subject matter, such as
community service. While working
there he had a ball as he ran the TV
studio and taught Math and Social
Studies. The children were always ready
to help and learn, he said.
Currently he plans on continuing
his job as an adjunct, or a part time
teacher, at IU East for Geography. He is
also excited for gardening, yard work,
Habitat for Humanity, and being open
to all opportunities and challenges.
Even with more free time there are still
things Haywood will miss like enjoying
young kids and being able to interact
with them.
A change over the years that
Haywood has noticed is that school is
not as much fun as it used to be for kids
and teachers. There is too much testing.
He still enjoys teenagers now
as much as he did when he first
started. Haywood sums up his overall
experience as “a wild, wonderful ride,
with no regrets.”
Good News
Adam Johnson
The Student Council participated
in the Relay for Life held at
the Wayne County Fair grounds on
Saturday, May 22 and 23, from 9 am
to 9 am. This event is put on to raise
money for any form of cancer.
Each member of the student council
walked at different times, that way at
every time of the day someone was
walking.
Some people stayed over night in a
tent and throughout the night had to
wake up in order to walk at their time
in which they were signed up for.
The survivors’ walk the kick off of
the event and many walked with their
purple shirts around the track.
Throughout the day different bands
played in order to keep the walkers
entertained.
At night luminaries were lit all around
the track to honor and remember those
who had or have cancer .
Supervisor
for
Environmental
Services at RHS, Paul Clark, will leave
after this year. He has worked at RHS
for 30 years.
When Clark first began, he worked
on boilers at the maintenance facility,
which was behind the administration
building at the high school for the first
six years of his career.
His future plans consist of a little
traveling to visit family in Florida,
Tennessee, and Georgia. He also plans
on spending time with his grandkids
and working two to three days a week to
keep active, especially during the dull
winter months. He will also participate
in fishing, and volunteering at the
Safety Program.
The Safety Program allows the
community to get together and find
ways to make the high school safer, and
they may be offering this opportunity
to students next year so they can
participate.
Clark says that after thirty years, it is
going to be hard to let go of the teachers
and students he has grown close to
because they have
become a part of
his family. He says
that he spends
more time with the
people he works
with than his own
family at times. He
has enjoyed every
minute of working
at RHS.
One of his best memories was
working with Gene McNew on
maintenance. They were at Garrison
Elementary working on a sludge pit. It
contains all the waste from the building
and they had to drain it. Gene put the
ladder in the sludge tank to repair the
motor. While on the ladder he sneezed
and his false teeth fell in the sludge. He
then had to dig through the mess to
find his teeth. Clark remembers rolling
of laughter while being in tears.
When Clark looks back at his 30
years he describes them as being,
“Enjoyable, I’ve enjoyed the students.
It’s been a learning experience, a lot of
[Positive stories around RHS]
Perfect attendance for the
entire school year earned students a
reward of having the opportunity to
go to Kings Island on May 14. Students
who missed class due to a funeral or
field trip were permitted. The students
rode on buses on the way to Kings
Island and back. Tenth grade principal
Rachel Etherington took the students to
Kings Island for the day.
Joe Tubesing and Andy West wait for the Sling Shot
to start at Kings Island.
“
Sports
As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the
roses, for you only get to play one round.
- Ben Hogan
• Section A, Page 10
Miguel Arteaga
Position: 4x8
Years running: 1
Best Memory: Winning
sectionals
Boys Track
Trenton Ford
Position: 400m, 4x100,
100m
Years running: 1
Best Memory: The first
start, when the gun went
off.
Boys Track
Tyler Stigleman
Position: Pole Vaulter
Years playing: 4
Best Memory: When I
matched my best height
with a sprained ankle.
Boys Track
Brikayla Douglas
Position: 4x8 relay, 800
Years running: 6
Best Memory: Junior
year when the coaches
made me do the shuttle
hurdles, and it was the
first time I had ever
jumped a hurtle.
Girls Track
Joslyn White
Position: Mid-Distance,
Sprinter (400, 200, 4x4,
4x1)
Years running: 4
Best Memory: My
Sophomore year at NCC.
The girls and boys buses
had a war. Pretty sweet.
Girls won of course!
Girls Track
Mat Pratts
Position: Pitcher, Outfield
Years playing: 12
Best Memory: Pitching
a Shutout against
Huntington North.
Baseball
Catherine Ahaus
Position: #2 singles
Years playing: 3
Best Memory: Miranda,
Olivia and I this whole
season. Mostly our
accents and our foreign
exchange students.
Girls Tennis
Olivia Engle
Years playing: 4
sectionals, regionals and
NCC my sophomore year,
and picking up Randy on
senior night.
Girls Tennis
”
May 27, 2010 •
Gabriel Cook
Position: Long Distance
Years running: 1
Best Memory: Running 7
miles through uncharted
territory.
Boys Track
James Gardner
Years playing: 1
Best Memory: Had the
best coaching in the world
from Mitch Wright. I told
him I was messing up and
he said “Yeah, don’t do
that.”
Boys Track
Erik Willis
Position: Sprints
Years running: 6
Best Memory: Bus rides
home. Basically hanging
around the 4x1.
Boys Track
Star Groves
Position: Shot Put
Years playing: 2
sectionals my sophomore
year.
Girls Track
Camden Bragg
Position: CF, Pitcher, First
base
Years playing: 13
Best Memory: All-Area.
Baseball
Mariah Abner
Leo Cordova
Position: Sprinter
Years running: 4
Best Memory:
Sophomore State when
I broke the 200m state
record!
Boys Track
JJ Lemons
Position: 4x1 relay, 200m,
long jump, 400m
Years running: 3
Best Memory: My best
memory was when I
passed 8 people in the 4x4
relay at the indoor meet at
Purdue University.
Boys Track
William Wright
Years playing: 3
Best Memory:
Dodging a flying piece
of a broken pole last
year.
Boys Track
Callie Kinsey
Position: Thrower
Years throwing: 4
Best Memory: Looking at
the tall long legged boys
on the Richmond track,
named Chandler Miller.
Girls Track
Correy Bragg
Position: Pitcher, Out
Field
Years playing: 12
Best Memory: Getting
the chance to play with
my brother, and my
teammates.
Baseball
Kelci Baker
Jeremiah Dunckel
Position: Shot Putt
Years running: 4
Best Memory: Junior
year NCC, and all the
memories.
Boys Track
Kyle Plummer
Position: 800m, 1600m
Years running: 2
Best Memory: The
feeling you get at the
starting line.
Boys Track
Lorraine Burwell
Position: Thrower
Years throwing: 3
Best Memory: NCC
sophomore year.
Everyone was so hyped
up after. The buses were
crazy.
Girls Track
Tiara Smith
Position: Sprinter
Years running: 3
Best Memory: Running
my first varsity race
sophomore year. It was
so fast!
Girls Track
Jon Crouch
Position: Second Base,
Third Base
Years playing: 13
Best Memory: My first
varsity hit was a double
against Northeastern.
Baseball
Jordan Holmes
came back on the team after
my surgery and got to hit for
the first time. I was running
to second base and I couldn’t
stop because of my knees. I
fell and tripped all the way to
the base, but I was safe.
Position: 1st base,
Pitcher
Years playing: 13
Best Memory: When
we went camping as a
team sophomore year
and it poured down rain
on us. I also became
best friends with Abby
Murphy.
Softball
Softball
Softball
Chandler Bateman
Miranda Bertsch
Sydney Burden
Position: Catcher
Years playing: 8
against Kokomo for the
first time in my 4 years
here. It felt amazing!
Position: 3 singles JV
Years playing: 4
Best Memory: My best
memory was during one of
my matches two years ago
playing with Brooke Cox;
we were extremely tired of
losing so we decided to start
playing tennis “baseball’
with British accents.
Girls Tennis
Lizzie Shepherd
Position: #1 JV Doubles
Years playing: 11
Best Memory: During
our senior night after
the match was over, the
parents of the senior girls
wanted a picture of us and
the coach. So, we decided
to pick him up.
Girls Tennis
Position: Center Field
Years playing: 12
Best Memory: When I
Years playing: 4
Best Memory: Rappin’
on the bus, singing, and
doing funny accents.
Girls Tennis
Blake Hogan
Position: #2 golfer
Years playing: 8
Best Memory: When
Brice got hit by Jason
with a golf ball.
Boys Golf
Position: #2 doubles
Years playing: 3
Best Memory: Coming
close to winning
sectionals senior year.
Girls Tennis
Zach Mayberry
Years playing: 6
Best Memory: The Hall
Of Fame Tournament my
sophomore year.
Boys Golf
“
Sports
• May 27, 2010
-Wilt Chamberlain
“We started doing
good then we went
into a slump and
went on a losing
streak. Lately we have
bounced back though
and are playing really
good. We are now
looking forward to
making a sectional
run.”
Camden Bragg, 12
Positive Outlook
on Sectionals
Chris Harden
[page editor]
The boy’s varsity baseball team has been struggling. They
have only 11 wins for the season and 15 losses. Yet, they are still
confident as they move forward. They beat the Marion Giants in
game two at McBride stadium after losing game one at Marion.
Junior Braden Richardson held the Marion Giants to only
two hits from the fourth inning on.
“We had a good win as a team,” Richardson told the
Palladium-Item. “We hit the ball better this game. I just tried
to hit my spots and let my defense make plays behind me, and
that’s what they did.”
Coach Amyx was very pleased with his team’s performance
in game two of the series.
“The guys were more relaxed and had more fun playing the
game. We hit the ball instead of letting it sail over home plate
and our defense played better. That’s how we won the game,”
Amyx said.
The Red Devils have three new players this year. Two
freshman started. Jimmy Bailey starts left field, and Jullian
Snyder starts catcher. Junior Brock Sprinkles is new from Union
City and starts third base.
Seniors Camden and Correy Bragg have been with the
baseball program since their freshman year.
“Baseball has been a lot of fun, and I feel like I have
accomplished great things. I would still like to make a good run
in state,” Camden said.
As the season is coming to an end, the Red Devils are still
confident in their ability to play good baseball in the sectionals.
Sectionals are at Pendelton Heights on May 27 and 31. If you
have a chance, come out and support them as they try to make
it to Regionals.
Fun fact
The Red Devils have
eight home runs on
the season. Senior
Matt Pratts leads the
team with three.
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Trad itions
Senior Camden Bragg hits a single in the 2nd inning against Anderson on April 20 at McBride Stadium. The Red
Devils won the game 9-2. Photo by Chris Harden.
1. Camden Bragg, 12
2. Brock Sprinkles, 11
3. Jullian Snyder, 9
4. Correy Bragg, 12
5. Jimmy Bailey, 9
The Red Devils warm up before the game
against Anderson. Photo by Chris Harden.
GOLF
The boys golf team
has been on fire,
winning
nearly all matches
that
have come its way.
Nate Delucio, 11,
shot a 77 and Bryce
Moore, 10, shot a 79,
which contributed to
the team’s win at the
NCC Championship
with a 323.
”
Section A, Page 11 •
Baseball
Se ason o utcome
“Before the game, the
starting Pitcher starts
praying with the game
ball in his hand.”
Braden Richardson, 11
They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice
makes perfect. I wish they’d make up their minds.
Bryce Moore,10
TENNIS
The girls tennis team
won its first round
of sectionals against
Northeastern with a
score of 4-1, but lost in
sectionals to
Centerville 3-2.
Olivia Engle, 12, is the
only girl
to advance to
regionals.
BOYS TRACK
GIRLS TRACK
The boys track team
is doing really well in
sprints and jumps, but
continues to struggle
in long distance events.
Seniors Leo Cordova
(right), J.J. Lemons, and
Erik Willis and junior
Tavonn Crisp won the
400 relay in 43.81 at
sectionals last Thursday
in Connersville.
The girls track
team just won
sectionals. Junior
Kim Demmings
placed first in
all events she
participated in.
They advanced to
regionals which
will take place
Thursday.
Leo Cordova, 12
Maddie Farris, 11
Brooklyn Taylor, 11
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SOFTBALL
The softball team has
statistically had its
best season in six
years, with only four
losses on the season.
The team lost
sectionals against
Greenfield Central
3-1. Bre Wilson,
9, hit a home run
and scored the only
point.
Natasha Wright, 11
InFocus
Prepare
for your
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Start preparing for college as early as possible. Apply to the schools you want,
retake the SAT’s if you need to, and start getting recommendation letters together.
-Brandon Pope, 12
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Senior Year
Take senior pictures
Apply to scholarships
Write college essay
Visit colleges
Pick your top colleges
Apply to colleges
The the ACT/SAT
Purchase the yearbook
Check GPA
Check total credits
acquired
Look at extra activities
Clean up facebook
profile
May 27, 2010
College visits and applications
• Take official college visits the summer before senior year.
• Take an official school tour of each college that you visit.
• Sit in on a class that relates to your interests if possible.
• Spend the night in a dorm. Most colleges and
universities offer an overnight visit option. Prospective
students can usually be paired with current students who
have similar interests. Staying with a friend who attends
the college may also be an option.
• Each college has a personality. Make sure that this
personality fits with yours.
• Reduce your selections at the beginning of your senior
year.
• Apply to more than one school. Consider applying to
a college that will very likely accept you, one that will
probably accept you, and one that will be a challenge.
• Begin college applications during the early fall of senior
year.
• Leave time to apply to additional colleges that you may
discover closer to when applications are due.
Information collected from the Eastern Indiana Chapter IU
Alumni Association.
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ACT
SAT
Length
3 hours, 25
minutes
3 hours, 45
minutes
Sections
4
10
Topics
English,
Reading, Math,
Science, Writing
(optional)
Reading, Math,
Writing
Penalties
No penalties for
a wrong answer
1/4 point off for a
wrong answer
Math
Algebra,
Geometry,
Trigonometry
Geometry,
Algebra II
Scores
36 is perfect, 21
is average
2400 is perfect,
1500 is average
Helpful resources for selecting schools:
• US News & World Report: “Best College”
• Princeton Review: “The Best Colleges”
• The College Board: “The College Handbook”
• Collegeboard.com
• Collegenet.com
• College websites
Get senior pictures scheduled during the summer
Callie Kinsey
Activities:
Varsity
Volleyball,
Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track
Future Plans: Attend College
“Be yourself.” -Unknown
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photography
Getting senior pictures taken is often a big priority
during senior year. It is definitely something that should
be done sooner rather than later.
Photographers definitely prefer if appointments are
made as early as the summer. Seniors wanting outside
shots should keep the weather in mind; winter is not a
good time.
The deadline for submitting senior pictures to the
Pierian is right after winter break. Seniors waiting until
spring for senior pictures will not be in the yearbook.
In the Pierian, each senior gets an eighth of a page in
the yearbook, including his or her activities, future plans,
a quote, and his or her senior picture. Seniors can have
the traditional headshot and another photo. The headshot
should be just head and shoulders with a 1” headsize.
The Pierian also prefers to have digital pictures, as they
are easier to work with.
Senior pictures are a fun experience, and having the
process well organized is important. Make sure to plan
for the weather, outfits, and other factors.
“Senior pictures are so much fun, I loved the whole
experience. Just don’t stress out, and enjoy it. It’s a great
part of senior year,” senior Lanie Gleeson said.
Having a senior picture in the Pierian should be a
priority since the book is recording the history of the
year. The Pierian staff wants all seniors in the book
and will keep contacting all seniors to get photos and
information.
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Jeff Aug, an American guitarist, holds the record for
most concerts performed in twenty-four hours. He played
six concerts in six different countries in what he called the
Wounded Fingers Tour.
”
• May 27, 2010
Section A, Page 3
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En tertai nmen t
MOVIES
GROWN UPS
MUSIC
J une 8: Hanson – “Shout It Out”
CONCERTS
Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock,
David Spade, and Rob Schneider, Grown Ups is about
five best friends who are reunited after thirty years
at the wake of the death of their former basketball
coach. The five friends settle on spending fourth of July
weekend together at the lake with their families where
they celebrated their championship. Grown Ups is
directed by Dennis Dugan, who has
also directed Problem Child, Brain
Donors, Happy Gilmore, Beverly Hills
Ninja, Big Daddy, Saving Silverman,
National Security, The Benchwarmers,
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and
Larry, and Don’t Mess With the
Zohan. Grown Ups is out June 25.
2010.
This trio, who made their radio debut with the hit
“Mmmbop,” are coming out with their fifth studio
album titled Shout It Out. Since last June the poprock group has been performing concerts across the
country to prep the population for their new album,
and June 8 the wait will pay off. Hanson is all grown
up and has a more adult sound,
but still have that pop groove
that made them famous in the
first place. For a preview of the
CD, the video for the album’s
first single, “Thinking ‘Bout
Something” can be listened to or
viewed on multiple websites.
One of America’s most viewed television shows.
American Idol will once again be going on tour
this summer. The Idols from season nine, Crystal
Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Casey James, Michael Lynche
(4th place), Aaron Kelly (5th place), Siobhan Magnus (6th
place), Tim Urban (7th place), Katie Stevens (8th place)
Andrew Garcia (9th place), and Didi Benami (10th place)
will be performing. The Idols will be in Cincinnati,
Ohio on September 3, at the
Riverbend Music Center,
and in Indianapolis, Indiana
on September 4, at the
Conseco Fieldhouse.
J une 15: Drake – “Thank Me Later”
THE BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW
The Karate Kid, a remake of the 1984 film, now stars
Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. The Karate Kid was
filmed in Beijing, China. The movie will be released
to theaters in the United States on June 11, 2010. The
1984 film and the 2010 film have many similarities with
a few distinguished differences. There is the main story
line: boy and mother move to a new city; boy falls for
girl; boy’s fondness for girl attracts
bully; mentor- to-be protects boy
from bully; mentor teaches boy how
to defend himself; boy wins over girl.
The characters are slightly different.
Take the gardener from the 1984 film,
and turn him into a maintenance man
Drake made his debut into the entertainment world
with Degrassi: The Next Generation, now he is rolling
with Lil Wayne and other popular rap musicians at
the top of the world. After being invited by Wayne
to perform with him on tour, Drake began gaining
popularity within the rap community. Now Drake’s
debut album entitled “Thank
Me Later” will be released
June 15, with collaborations
with Kanye West, Jay-Z, and
Lil Wayne. His single “Over”
was released March 4 and
is available for listening on
various web sites.
THE KA RATE KID
THE A-TEAM
The A-Team is an upcoming film based on the
television series. The series is about soldiers who are
the on run from the military because they have been
branded war criminals, though they have committed
no crimes. Set in Vietnam, then
shifting to the Middle East, the
film will be released on June 11,
2010. Some of its stars include:
Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper,
Quinton Jackson, Sharlto Copley,
Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson, and
Brian Bloom.
New Releases
The Prince of Persia: Sands of
Time
Rated: PG-13
The Prince of Persia: The Sands of
Time is based off the 2003 video
game. The film stars Jake Gyllnhaal,
Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley,
and Alfred Molina. Dastan
(Gyllenhaal) has grown up on the
streets during the Persian Empire
in the sixteen century. After
showing much bravery in battle,
the king adopts Dastan as his heir,
so the king’s two sons will not fight
for the throne. The Prince of Persia:
Sands of Time will hit theaters May
28.
J une 29: Maps and Atlases –
“Perch Patchwork”
After spending much of last year writing, Chicago’s
progressive math-rock group Maps and Atlases is
ready to release their debut to Barsuk Records on
June 29 entitled Perch Patchwork. While being less
experimental than their previous EPs, Perch Patchwork
brings a mainstream tweak to this band’s indie/folk/
pop sound. Sound interesting? This music is bound to
be something exciting and new;
just listen to their songs online on
one of the many streaming sites
available.
You Tube
VIDEO of the
ISSUE
MacGruber
Rated: R
MacGruber has been dubbed
the best Saturday Night Live film
since Austin Powers. MacGruber
is the story of the special op agent
MacGruber (Will Forte) and his
crew on their mission to stop
Dieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer)
from using stolen nuclear weapons
for devastating effects. If you want
to get something done, you call
MacGruber. The fights may get
dirty, the scenes may get messy, but
the job will be finished. See what
happens in theaters now.
video by Gomerwerle
(www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgYFsFFgyb0)
Richmond High School Junior Chris Nelloms
seeks his blonde beauty in Junior Neal Werle’s
short production of “Rapunzel”.
AMERICAN IDOL ON TOUR
The Bamboozle Road Show is coming to a town near
you! It will be featuring All Time Low, Boys Like Girls,
LMFAO, Third Eye Blind, Good Charlotte, Hanson,
Forever the Slickest Kids, Great Big Planes, Mercy
Mercedes, The Ready
Set, Simple Plan, Stereo
Skyline, Verdera, and Vita
Chambers on June 19, in
Cincinnati, Ohio at the
PNC Pavilion at Riverbend
Music Center.
THE GLAM NATION TOUR
American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert
is touring the U.S and Canada during summer 2010.
Lambert’s tour The Glam Nation Tour is his first, and
will be with fellow musician Orianthni. The pair will
be in Hammond, Indiana
on June 17 and 18 at the
Horseshoe Casino. Tickets
range from $59-$69 and are
on sale now.
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InFocus
A valedictorian is the student with the highest academic rank in a class.
http://www.answers.com/topic/valedictorian
A graduation speech is a speech delivered by an academic graduate at a
commencement ceremony in front of the class of graduates and the ceremony
attendants.
http://www.speech-guru.com/graduation_speech.php
Val e d ic t o r ia n s
May 27, 2010 •
2010
Naman Agrawal Hillary Greeson Cory Powers
What does being a valedictorian mean to you?
It’s the recognition of my hard work.
What did it take for you to maintain your 4.0?
Doing homework and
studying.
Can you look back and
claim that what it took
was worth it?
Yes, it didn’t require as
much extra effort as people
think.
What was the
biggest challenge
you had to
overcome in order
to not lose your
4.0?
Mrs. Polk-Meek.
Being a valedictorian is an honor for me. Earning
this position reflects all that I have accomplished
these past four years.
It took hard work, dedication, and prioritizing to
maintain my 4.0.
What was the biggest challenge you had to
overcome in order to not lose your 4.0?
Learning to prioritize between schoolwork, extra
curricular, and free time. It can be hard to balance
these things, but very important.
Did anyone, in particular, contribute to your
being valedictorian?
Yes, all of my teachers. They allowed me to set high
expectations and challenge myself.
Were you involved in extra
curricular activities? If so, what
ones?
Yes; devilettes, dance competition
team, dance classes at the Next
Step, Religious Education
Classes, and my church’s
youth group.
How did you learn to
juggle homework with
other aspects of your life?
Through prioritizing, I was
able to learn to see what
was most important and
what needed to be done
first.
Did anyone,
in particular,
contribute
to your being
valedictorian?
My father.
Were you involved
in extra curricular
activities? If so, what
ones?
Yes; varsity tennis and
varsity golf.
other aspects of your
life?
I didn’t really learn. You
just have to have some
late nights sometimes.
Was becoming a
valedictorian a longtime goal of yours?
No.
Do you have any advice for others wishing to be
a valedictorian?
Do the homework, study, and be willing to work
hard and the grades will come easy.
Is there anything you want to tell your
fellow classmates about your high school
accomplishments? Or high school in general?
High school goes by quick, so make the most of it.
Was becoming a
valedictorian a long-time
goal of yours?
Yes, but not really ‘til after
my freshman year.
Do you have any advice
for others wishing to be a
valedictorian?
If you have this goal, work hard
and remain dedicated to your
schoolwork. I have found that
from these qualities, you are able
to accomplish whatever it is you
wish to.
Is there anything you want to tell
your fellow classmates about your
high school accomplishments? Or
high school in general?
Make sure to enjoy your time in
high school. It ends up going by so
fast, so while you are here, pursue a balanced life
by staying on top of your schoolwork and being
involved in extra curricular activities.
It is an accomplishment that I can be proud of.
What did it take for you to
maintain your 4.0?
I had to make sure that I got
my work done.
Can you look back and
claim that what it took was
worth it?
It was worth the little bit
of extra effort.
What was the biggest
challenge you had to
overcome in order to
not lose your 4.0?
Honors Pre-Calc was
pretty challenging.
Did anyone, in
particular, contribute
to your being
valedictorian?
It’s difficult to pick out one
particular person. There
have been many people who
helped me along the way.
curricular activities? If so,
what ones?
I was a junior volunteer
Reid. I also take pictures for
the Register.
Kurtis Wesler
It displays hard work.
Time management skills.
Can you look back and claim that what it took
was worth it?
Yeah, it’s very attainable if you apply yourself.
What was the biggest challenge you had to
overcome in order to not lose your 4.0?
Reading 1000+ pages of APUSH when I didn’t
enjoy what I was reading.
Did anyone, in particular,
contribute to your being
valedictorian?
My sister helped motivate me.
curricular activities? If so,
what ones?
Yes—swimming, tennis,
Young Life, drum line,
choir, etc.
I quit sleeping during
weekdays.
at
The homework wasn’t too
bad. I just had to come up
with a system that worked
for
me.
Was becoming a valedictorian a long-time goal
of yours?
Not really. It kind of just happened. Being
valedictorian didn’t become a goal of mine until
junior year.
Do you have any advice for others wishing to be
a valedictorian?
Do your work, pay attention, basically all of the
generic things that you have been hearing for
years.
Is there anything you want to tell your
accomplishments? Or high school in general?
The work might seem overwhelming, but don’t
stress out.
Was becoming a
valedictorian a long-time
goal of yours?
Not really, I just wanted to get
good grades.
Do you have any advice
for others wishing to be a
valedictorian?
Don’t be a bum and get to
know your teachers.
Is there anything you want to tell your fellow classmates
about your high school
accomplishments? Or high
school in general?
It goes by faster than you
think, don’t waste this
opportunity.
Gra du at i on Spe aker s
2010
Catherine Ahaus
Sydney Bell
Joslyn White
What inspired you to be a graduation speaker?
I really enjoyed some of the speeches in the past and I hope future
graduation speakers will be inspired by my speech.
How did you come up with the topic of your
speech?
I talk about all the stuff our class has
experienced… good and bad.
What is the title and angle of your
speech?
Title is still a work in progress… I didn’t
want it to be a “stereotypical” grad
speech.
I wanted to have a role in graduation.
How did you come up with the topic of your speech?
I spoke at the Graduate Together assembly our freshman year, so I
based it off that.
I have always loved to do public speaking engagements and what
better opportunity to speak than at my own graduation?
How did you come up with the topic of your speech?
I was sitting on the couch feeling extremely tired
(lazy) and had just finished a conversation with [my]
parents about senioritis.
What is the title and angle of your speech?
IT’S A SURPRISE!
To you, what is the most meaningful part of
speaking?
The most meaningful part is knowing
how far I’ve come since freshman year
and how I STILL managed to bounce
back and be successful.
To you, what is the most
meaningful part of speaking?
I hope everyone can find a part of
my speech that applies to them.
How much time did you spend
writing your speech?
About 3 hours… One day in
government and a trip to Indy and back.
Do you feel like you’re ready?
Yeah! Public speaking doesn’t stress me
out that much.
Is there any specific person that
motivated you to speak? Or
influenced your speech?
My mom did. She was a graduation
speaker and was glad she did it. So I
thought I’d give it a try.
Do you have a favorite quote? If so, did
you include it in your speech?
Yes, and no, I didn’t… talk about Ke$ha,
though, and I like her songs…
Has being a graduation speaker
always been a dream of yours?
Not really. I always thought it was cool
but didn’t think my speech would ever be good
enough.
Is there anything you want to share with your fellow classmates
about your high school accomplishments, or about high school
in general, that is not in your speech?
It’s been real… but seriously we’ve done a lot together in the past 12
years… good luck to everyone next year!
What is the title and angle of your speech?
Finally Graduating Together. [It’s about how] four years ago we
made the promise to graduate together and how we’re finally at that
point.
To you, what is the most meaningful part of
speaking?
I get to speak at something so important that we
will always remember.
How much time did you spend writing your
speech?
A few days.
I’m a little nervous but I feel pretty
prepared.
Is there any specific person that
motivated you to speak? Or influenced
your speech?
My mom encouraged me to try out.
Do you have a favorite quote? If so, did
you include it in your speech?
No.
Has being a graduation speaker always
been a dream of yours?
It wasn’t a dream but it has been something I
wanted to do.
Is there anything you want to share with your
accomplishments, or about high school in
general, that is not in your speech?
Let’s stop worrying about the little things and enjoy
these last few days.
How much time did you spend
writing your speech?
About two days.
Yes.
Is there any specific person that motivated
you to speak? Or influenced your speech?
No one person in particular. But there were
many people who encouraged me to do it.
Do you have a favorite quote? If so, did you
include it in your speech?
Yes I do. But I didn’t put it in my speech because it
didn’t fit the topic.
Has being a graduation speaker always been a
dream of yours?
Not since birth or whatever, but for a couple
of years now.
Is there anything you want to share with
your fellow classmates about your high
school accomplishments, or about high
school in general, that is not in your speech?
There’s no point in worrying about the little things
like “She had on the same shirt as me!” Or “He runs his mouth too
much!” Or even who are friends and who aren’t because chances are,
you’ll never see them again. Stop letting the pettiness consume your
time because you will soon see that there are way more important
things to worry about.
InFocus
• May 26, 2010
Skills for life
2.
1.
Megan Lyons Track and Field Day:
Rachel Ulrich
[page editor]
The second annual Megan Lyons Track and Field Day was
held on Monday, May 24, 2010 at the RHS track.
Life Skills students from Richmond Community Schools were
invited to participate in a day of track events and field day games.
Exceptional Education teacher Jane Rummel described the
day as a mixture between a track event and a carnival. Activities
ranged from a parade and face painting to a newly designed
obstacle course.
“Our goal was to give all the Life Skills students in the district a
chance to come together as a community,” Exceptional Education
teacher Jama Crowe said.
Other RHS students joined in on the event, either helping to
run the day’s activities, participating in the festivities, or cheering
for Life Skills students competing.
“I was extremely impressed with the student body. We really
could not have done it without them,” Crowe said.
In addition to featuring fun games and competitions, the
Lifeskills classes provide
unique opportunities
for Life Skills students
3.
Coffee Shop:
Life Skills students involved in vocational and independent living
classes operated a coffee shop within RHS during the last half of May.
With the help of Rummels and McDugle, the coffee shop opened
in mid May, selling items from Starbucks, Square Donuts, and
McDonalds.
RHS students could visit either before school or during periods
one and two.
According to Rummels, the coffee shop was intended to give Life
Skills students experience with handling money and communicating
with customers.
“Our kids typically wind up in maintenance jobs,” Rummels said in
regards to the Life Skills students who she works with on daily basis.
“It takes a lot of practice to learn correct money skills,” McDugle
added.
According to Rummels, within merely six days of operation, the
coffee shop had made “a mammoth difference.”
4.
Megan Lyons Track and Field Day was intended to remember
the life of Life Skills student Megan Lyons, who passed away on
January 10, 2009.
“She loved track and always participated in the special
Olympics,” Crowe said.
Participants in the event could write a letter to Lyons or
another person who had passed away. Letters were attached to
balloons, which were then released together.
T-shirts for the day were also sold. Proceeds will go to the
scholarship fund for students pursuing a career in Exceptional
Education.
1. RHS lifeskills students Brandy Bunger, Nicky Sheets, and Ashley Cook display their
banner while they walk the track.
2. Jake Hollingsworth participates in one of the many games offered on Megan Lyons
Track and Field Day.
3. Cameron Carter enjoys himself at Megan Lyons Track and Field Day.
4. Joe Batchick, James Black, and Elijah Sanders wait their turn to walk the track.
5. Kelsey Stanley and Natalia Maysonet make change at the coffee shop.
Photos by Corey Clark, Cory Powers, and Jessica Melendez.
5.
Bookstore:
The RHS bookstore provides Life Skills students with another
opportunity to manage money and communicate with other students.
Life Skills students taking vocational and independent living
classes at RHS operate the bookstore.
Rummel expressed the importance of providing Life Skills
students opportunities to improve their communications skills.
“It’s really difficult for [many Life Skills] students to learn
appropriate things to say to strangers,” Rummels said.
The bookstore opens during all three lunches in the cafeteria.
Items sold include T-shirts, hoodies, school supplies, gum, and
other merchandise.
Lifestyles
•Section A, Page 6
May 27, 2010
•
Seniors make plans for after high school
Mariah Abner - Ivy Tech
Naman Agrawal - Indiana University
Catherine Ahaus - Ohio State University
Arianna Allen - College
Sharay Allen
Miguel Arteaga - Indiana University East
Sarah Ashcraft - Undecided
Trevor Atkins
Kaitlyn Atwell - Ball State University
Tyler Atwell - Army
Brennyn Bailey - Franklin College
Alyssa Baker - Undecided
Kelci Baker - Ball State University
Kendra Baldwin - University of Southern Indiana
Kristofer Baldwin - Air Force
Alyssa Ballard - Harding University
Brittany Barrett - Indiana University East
Alyse Bartlemay - Indiana University
Chandler Bateman - Ball State University
Austen Baumgartner - Indiana State University
Jessica Beach - Undecided
Wesley Beeler - Indiana University East
Sydney Bell - American University
Miranda Bertsch - Purdue University
Caleb Biser - Indiana University East
David Black - Indiana University
Essence Black - College
James Black - Work
Michael Blue - Purdue University
Bradley Bolser - USMC
Camden Bragg - Barber School
Correy Bragg - Ivy Tech
James Brand - Purdue University
Ellyn Braun - Indiana University
Matthew Bridgeforth - Indiana State
Sarah Bumbalough - Undecided
Brandy Bunger - Work
Danielle Bunger - Art Institute of Indianapolis
Sydney Burden - Indiana University
Lorraine Burwell - IUPUI
Brittney Bussen - Undecided
Kristina Byrd - Ivy Tech
Sandra Calderon - Ball State University
Brittney Carlin - Ivy Tech
Savana Carter - IUPUI
Tanieka Carter - Ivy Tech
Linda Castillo
Draake’ Cates - Ivy Tech
Lauran Caudill - Indiana University East
Candice Chasteen
Danny Collins - Undecided
Mariah Collins - Ancilla College
Adam Cook - Work
Ashley Cook - Undecided
Derek Cook - Army
Gabriel Cook - Purdue University
Morgan Cook - University of Southern Indiana
Leo Cordova - Indiana State University
Ashley Cox - Indiana University East
Jeremy Crail
Ryan Crail
Carrie Crawford
Hannah Creech - College
Bradley Crockett - Indiana University
Jonathan Crouch - Ivy Tech
Shawna Crouch - Ivy Tech
Rodney Crutcher - College
Travis Cummins
William Cummins - Indiana University East
Zachery Cummins - Indiana University East
Hannah Dalbey - Indiana University East
Jordan Darrah - Indiana University East
Brooke Dean - Ivy Tech
Katemia Deloney - International College
Alexander Delucio - College
Devan Dickerson
Dylan Doner - Indiana University East
Brikayla Douglas - Indiana University East
Jeremiah Dunckel - Anderson University
Sara Dunn - Indiana University East
Logan Durham - Purdue University
Eric Eldridge - Indiana University East
Olivia Engle - Earlham College
Joshua Erdosy - IUPUI
Nigel Espinal - Indiana University East
Lacey Eubanks - Ivy Tech
James Eversole - Ivy Tech
Michael Ewbank - Ivy Tech
Alaycia Farris - Ivy Tech
Megan Felty - Ball State University
Frank Ferreira - Earlham College
Nina Filippini - Navy
Joshua Flesher
Jordyn Forrester - DDIC
Andrew Foster - Indiana University East
Bryn-Ellyn Frazer - IUPUI
Jennifer Fullerton Heather Gabbard - Indiana University East
James Gardner - Ivy Tech
Cassandra Gates - Ivy Tech
Brenton George - Undecided
Shane Gibbs - Undecided
Elaina Gleeson - DePauw University
Kamila Gober - Ivy Tech
Chellsie Gray - University of Indianapolis
Emily Greene - Art Institute of Indianoplis
Hillary Greeson - Purdue University
Andrew Gribben - Indiana University East
Kayla Grimes - University of Indianapolis
Starnasia Groves - Ivy Tech
Jason Hall - Ivy Tech
Rondal Hall - Indiana University East
Sulien Hall
Christina Hampton - Butler University
Christopher Harden - Oakland College
Brittany Harris - Ivy Tech
Zachary Harshbarger - Indiana University East
Alexander Hazelbaker - National Guard
Sara Hengstler - Ivy Tech
Ronald Henry - Undecided
Steven Henry - College
Stephen Henson - Indiana University East
Johnathan Hernandez - Ivy Tech
Christopher Higgins - Ivy Tech
Matt Higgs - Indiana University East
Blake Hines - Ivy Tech
David Hofacker
Edward Hogan - Ball State University
Brandyn Holland - Ivy Tech
Eric Holm - Beloit College
Jordan Holmes - Armed Services
Ian Holt - Ball State University
Kayla Holt - Indiana University East
Aurora Horn - Ivy Tech
Megan Huff - Air Force
Zachary Hull - College
Justin Hunter - Ivy Tech
Michael Ilano - Indiana University East
James Incorvaia - Indiana University East
Devin Irvine - Ivy Tech
Lauren Irvine - Ivy Tech
Jon Iturriaga - Exchange Student
Jesse James - Indiana University East
Erik Jensen - Armed Services
Sh-lay Jett
Adam Johnson - College
Bre’Elle Johnson - Ivy Tech
Heather Johnson - Ivy Tech
Mindy Johnson - Indiana Univesity East
Nicki Johnson - Undecided
Payton Johnston - Indiana University East
Ashley Jones
Jama Jones - College
Matthew Jones - Undecided
Ryan Jones - Indiana University East
Tamara Jones - College
Joseph Kamps - College
Danielle Kelly - Ball State University
Marsha Kelly
Andrea King - University of Southern Indiana
Korey King - Art Institute
Callie Kinsey - Earlham College
Arrington Kirchner - Ivy Tech
Sean Klaine - Indiana University East
Courtney Klingman - Indiana University East
Derek Kolb - National Guard
Kourtney Kuhner - Ball State University
Brittney Lambert - Ivy Tech
Jessica Lane - Ivy Tech
Myndi Lawrence - Undecided
Tyler Ledbetter - Purdue University
Shakari Lee - Indiana State University
Josiah Lemons - College
Amber Lewis - College
Raven Lewis - Undecided
Bobbie Lichtenfels
Julie Liddell - Indiana University East
Clinton Lipscomb
Hilary Loden - IUPUI
Andrea Loudy - Ivy Tech
Jennifer Luker - Ivy Tech
Kelley Marshall - Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary
Science
Kristopher Mathews - Indiana University East
Taylor Mathews - Vincennes University
Keean Matlack - Marines
Zachary Mayberry - Purdue University
Craig Mayle - Pace University
Troy McCauley - Ivy Tech
Otis McDay - College
Kelsey McEwen - College
Matthew McPherson - College
Jenna Mears - Purdue University
Brooklin Meece - College
Aimee Meyers - Ivy Tech
Haley Miller - Indiana University
Sebastian Miller
Jerrica Moore
Sierra Moore - Indiana University East
Tiffany Moore - Ivy Tech
Ashley Morris - Ivy Tech
Ashley Mullin - Indiana University East
Brittany Mundhenk - Ball State University
Lloyd Murphy - College
Stephen Murray - Ivy Tech
Andrew O’Brien
Lauren O’Brien - Indiana University
Zachary O’Brien - Undecided
Jordan Olmsted - Army
Crystal Owens - College
Hannah Parker - Indiana University
Kirsten Parks - Ivy Tech
Allen Paul - Indiana University East
Dakotah Pegg - Ivy Tech
Pedro Penaranda - Ivy Tech
Lijing Peng - Undecided
Brittany Pennington - College
Karah Perseponko - Indiana University
Leilani Peterman - College
Christopher Pilkington
Christopher Pingleton - Indiana University East
Taylor Pinkston
Savannah Pitsenbarger - Ivy Tech
Kyle Plummer - University of Southern Indiana
Amber Plyley - Ivy Tech
Angela Plyley - College
Andrew Polver - Undecided
Alicia Ponder - Ivy Tech
Michael Pope - Ball State University
Adam Potter - Undecided
Brandon Powell - College
Cory Powers - Purdue University
Matthew Prats - Indiana State University
Elizabeth Priest - Ivy Tech
Demetrius Prince - Professional Wrestling School
Cori Purvis - Indiana University East
Travis Quisenberry
John Rader - Indiana University East
Juan Ramirez - Work
Erika Ramsey - Ivy Tech
Nathan Ray - USMC
Sa’de Reece - Indiana University East
Miranda Reeves - College
Kaly Reichter - Earlham College
Andrea Renner - Ball State University
Devin Rheinhardt - USMC
Bryson Rice - Indiana University East
Megan Riggs - Indiana University East
Joseph Roan - Indiana University
Mark Robbins - Armed Services
Sara Robinson - Miami University
MarShon Robison - College
Samuel Rogan - Ashland University
Alexis Rogers
Loren Rogers - Indiana University East
Andrea Rose
Jeremy Rose - Indiana University East
David Rosier - Art Institute of Schaumburg
Zachary Ruger - Army
Christin Runnels - Butler University
Terri Rust
Askeyt Salazar - Art Institute of Indianapolis
Sergio Santiago - Indiana University East
Jenna Schneider - Ball State University
Lucinda Schroy - College
Angelia Sexton - Ivy Tech
Ashton Sheets - Stay Home
Kayla Shelnut
Elizabeth Shepherd - Indiana University East
Chris Shoemaker - Indiana University East
Christopher Shultz - Army
Michael Siletta - Ivy Tech
Rica Skinner
Brent Smith - Indiana University East
Tiara Smith - Indiana University East
Chelsie Spencer - Indiana University East
Ashley Spurgeon - IUPUI
Steven Starbuck - Indiana University
Dara Stevens - Indiana University
Rebecca Stevens - Rose Hulman
Kira Stewart - Miami Jacobs University
Jessica Stienbarger - Ohio Wesleyan University
Zachary Stigleman-Yount - Indiana University
East
Kasey Stolle - Ball State University
Natalie Strunk - IUPUI
Brenton Taylor - College
Tiffany Taylor - Ball State University
Elaine Thomas
India Thompson - Undecided
Nathaniel Thrasher - Indiana University East
Autida Tran - Indiana University
Joseph Tubesing - Purdue University
Andrew Turner
Pedro Vargas
Zachary Volner - Undecided
Michael Vrazalich - Ivy Tech
Antoinette Wade - College
Katie Wages - Ivy Tech
Rachel Walden - Indiana University East
Jacob Waltz - Harding University
Meredith Wambo - Indiana Unversity East
Shannon Weadick - Indiana University
Julia Welbaum-Davis - Earlham College
Kurtis Wesler - Ohio State University
Andrew West - Earlham College
Joslyn White - Loyola University Chicago
Tabitha Wickett - Purdue University
Derek Williams - Purdue University
Tyler D. Williams - Art Insitute of Dayton
Tyler L. Williams - Trine University
Erik Willis - College
Chelsea Wilson - Undecided
Mason Wilson - Undecided
Casey Woehrmann - Purdue University
William Wright - Purdue University
Thomas Wuertemberger - Purdue University
Ashley Yontz - Ivy Tech
Chelsey Young - Ball State University
Chelsie Young - Ivy Tech
Joshua Young - Louisiana State University
Andrew Zaleski - Indiana State University
Elisa Zuniga - Indiana Unversity
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• May 27, 2010
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I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have
seen yesterday, and I love today.
-William Allen White, senior class motto
Senior s with a stor y
featuring seniors who have overcome obstacles and are looking towards the future
Josh u a Young
Appreciate your parents
do not be afraid of who you are
Q: Tell us about your obstacles in life.
: I lost my mother at a young age. I found her dead and had
to hold her lifeless body in my arms at age 11. I have been
in financial struggle my entire life. My brother and I drifted
apart and he is no longer in my life, but I realize my story is not
unique. It is just another sad, tragic story. My story is worse than
most, but not as bad as some. Remember, Jesus Christ had it the
worst of all.
A
Jama Jone s
Fire does not destroy
young mother-to-be
Q: Tell us about everything you have gone through?
: I began sophomore year a week late and on crutches. On July 7,
2007 I was burned in a grease fire at my home. I was sent home
from Reid Hospital, but in two days the burns became infected and my
kidneys started to fail. We called my family doctor who immediately
had me sent to Riley Children’s Hospital. I had a lengthy, two-week
stay in the burn unit ending in three surgeries and 32% of my body in
skin grafts. I couldn’t walk for almost two months. Over the first year
I had to miss large amounts of school caused by infections and yet
another surgery. I started my junior year with my right arm in a sling.
By October of my senior year I was scheduled for hopefully my last
surgery. A week before it I found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy has
been difficult but totally worth it when I get to hold Taylin Mae. I have
had three false labors, am currently on bed rest until she arrives (let’s
hope after graduation and not during!). High school has had its ups and
downs but I am proud to say I will be at graduation to celebrate with all
my peers.
A
Q: How have your obstacles made you a better person?
: Losing my mother so young forced me to grow up and
mature before I was ready. I had to learn life’s harder lessons
at an early age, but I am better for it. I learned how to deal with
loss and how to accept change. I also learned how life is not fair,
but only you can determine your own happiness. My struggles
caused me to seek peace and serenity and I found it in Jesus
Christ. He changed my life when He changed me. I am my own
person who is not afraid to stand up for what I believe in. I am not afraid to stand alone or say “no”
to the “popular” thing. Above all, I am saved!
A
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
: I advise you to never forget the lessons you have been taught. Also, do not take your parents
for granted. I have noticed the way young students treat their parents and I am appalled. They
need to realize what they still have and stop complaining about what they do not have. Finally, do
not be afraid to be who you really are. Be comfortable with yourself and stand firm on your beliefs
and do not just follow the crowd. Remember, you make the best you, but the worst someone else.
A
Q: Where do you plan on attending college?
: I have been accepted to LSU (Louisiana State University) and I plan to attend next year. I am
the first person in my family to go to college and I am attending my dream college. LSU has
always been one of my top three colleges of all time; now I am living the dream.
A
Q: What has been your high school accomplishments?
: I finally obtained perfect attendance in my senior year. I also played football all four years. The
accomplishment I am most proud of is getting into the college of my dreams when everyone
said I would never do it. My favorite achievement, however, is that I came to know Christ my
junior year. That accomplishment literally changed my life.
A
of two
Megan Rig g s Mother
without a mother of her own
Q: Why did you end up at the Find Center and what was the most difficult thing about changing
to go there?
: The beginning of my pregnancy was really rough. I was sick all the time, I was finding it
impossible to sleep, and I was extremely emotional. The Find Center got down to brass tacks
about what I needed class wise and allowed me freedom to work at my own pace. Leaving my friends
was the worst, but in the end I had to relieve as much stress as I could for my baby’s sake. My close
friends I still talk to.
A
Q: What was the most rewarding part of high school, with everything that you went through?
: Living to tell my story. Graduating will be one of my biggest accomplishments; my daughter is
another.
A
Gabe Cook
Count your blessings
and try your best in everything you do
Q: Tell us about your life and what obstacles you have had and
how you have overcome them.
: My cheerful, loving, tolerant, trusting 9-year old brother has
Down Syndrome and my beloved, everything-you-could-hopefor-in-a-father died when I was 13, six days before my birthday.
However, these obstacles are mild considering the overabundance of
blessing in my life.
A
Q: What things have you been involved in?
: Track, cross-country, English Academic team, Science
Academic team, church softball, church volleyball, Vacation
Bible School teacher, Boy Scouts (Eagle for 2 years), and
Changapalooza as far as my high school career goes.
A
Q: What have been your obstacles in life and how have you
overcome them?
: Well I have had a lot of hard times and good ones, but
my biggest [obstacle] was losing my mom from cancer my
freshman year. I just really turned to my son and friends for
comfort and one in mind was Rene Rice. They helped me and
pulled me through.
Q: What are your goals in life?
: I plan to reapply to the Naval Academy for the class of 2015
since I was advised to do so. Otherwise, I will make my engineering career through
Purdue. But my ultimate goal is to follow God’s plan for my life, whether it be an engineer
here or for a tailor in Siberia.
Q: What do you see as your biggest accomplishments and
what was it like achieving them?
: I think it would be being a teenage mother of two, really
taking care of them on my own with their father, as well as
graduating. It’s been amazing just knowing I have been through
so much these four years and have still come out on top.
A
A
A
Q: What is something that you want other people to realize about the special needs
community?
: While many people seek to be unique, it would appear that those with special needs
would prefer the opposite. Having friends and hanging out and doing normal things
gives those with special needs enjoyment and importance. Additionally, they seem to
constantly surprise me by being ever more capable than I had imagined. People should learn
to delve beyond respect and understanding of special needs into loving friendships.
A
Q: How have you been changed by everything you have experienced?
A: I tend to believe and hope that through the things I have experienced, I have become more
like my father. After all, my experience with him has been the biggest influence of my life. I
feel that the more I grow, I come to realize my own inabilities, faults, and powerlessness, and
therefore more and more often turn to the One, that all-powerful and all-knowing and who
has chosen me to be a representative of His perfect will.
Q: What has been your biggest achievement in high school?
: That I get to graduate with my class.
A
Q: How did you manage to be a mother and stay in school?
: Well it was hard but I had a lot of help from RHS teachers and staff.
A
Q: What are your plans for college?
A: I plan to go to college in August, at IU East, and study to be a nursing assistant.
Q: What advice do you give to younger students?
: To live their lives and not try to grow up too fast and to have fun being a teenager. It might
seem impossible to make it, but as long as you keep your heads up you can make it through
anything.
A
Lucin d a Schr oy
Helping those in need by
working towards her goal
Q: Where are you going to
attend college?
A: I plan on attending college
at Ivy Tech to finish my
nursing career.
Q: What has been your
biggest high school
accomplishment?
A: Passing all my classes and
getting all my credits.
Q: What are your goals after high school?
A: Getting my RN degree and getting a good job.
Q: Tell us about the C.N.A. program that you
are in.
A: Well, you have to go through medical
terminology and go through clinicals with the
residents to get ready.
Q: Where do you work?
A: I work at Ambassador Health Care facility as
a C.N.A.
Q: What is the best thing about your job?
A: I love working with the residents. It is so much
fun getting to know them.
Miran d a Ber t sch
Creator of the RHS scrapbook
Q: What is the RHS
Scrapbook?
A: The RHS Scrapbook is a
collection of newspaper articles
from the Palladium-Item that
involve Richmond High School
students, alumni, or staff.
Q: What was it like to be on State Championship English Academic team?
: Well, we already knew we were the best in the world, so becoming state champions did
not come as much of a surprise. However, it felt great knowing we had been a positive
representative of Richmond and of the tireless efforts of Mr. Cobine and Mr. Haggenjos.
A
Q: What do you see as your biggest accomplishments and what was it like achieving
them?
: Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, receiving a 5 on the AP chemistry test, and receiving
a nomination for the Naval Academy by Senator Lugar, because I feel that these best
demonstrate my capabilities and the capabilities of those that have spent the time to turn me
into who I am today.
A
Mar i ah Collin s
Shooting towards the future
helping in the present
Kayl a Gr ime s
Trying for her dream of being an
Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader
Q: What is your basketball
position?
A: Shooting guard.
Q: Where are you attending
college?
A: Ancilla. It is located in
Plymouth, Indiana which
is three hours away from
Q: How long did it take to
Richmond.
create?
A: The scrapbook is a year-long process because we
add articles to it as they come throughout the year. Q: What do you do at your job at the Boy’s and
Girl’s Club?
A: I work down in the gym and run games for the
Q: What is in it?
children. When I am not running a game I am just
A: The scrapbook contains articles about RHS
watching and making sure the children are doing
achievements, news, events, extra-curricular
the right thing. Sometimes I will get put upstairs in
activities, alumni and staff, and athletics.
the junior games’ room and have to keep a watch
Q: Were you chosen to create the scrapbook? If on the younger kids.
so, how?
A: Mrs. Crist handpicked me. She saw my
astonishing potential and crafted me into the scrap
booker I am today.
choreography.
Q: How did trying out
for the Indianapois Colts
Cheerleading team go?
A: Tryouts went really well.
I made it further through
auditions than I ever thought
I would. It was so much fun
even though I did not make
the team. I enjoyed making
new friends and learning
Q: Are you going to try out for the team again
next year?
A: Yeah, I plan to tryout again next year. The
judges gave me a lot of positive feedback, and also
gave me things to improve on. Hopefully, I can
stay in shape and keep dancing in college. I am
really excited for next year.
Q: What advice do you give to younger
students?
A: I would tell younger students to not be afraid
to try new things. I was really nervous going into
auditions, but I am definitely glad I tried out.
It was so much fun, and I will never forget this
experience.
Feature
Construction Classes
May 27, 2010
•
Making a Difference
Chandler Bateman
[guest writer]
out a girl that should be in high
school with us, but can’t because
Sometimes, it is more than of an unfortunate event,” senior
Baumgartner
said.
just a class. Each morning the Austen
After
finding
out
that
boys in Brad Walton’s Building
Trades class head over to the contractor was unable
South 7th street to work on the to continue, Walton’s class
renovation of an actual home. decided to continue the job.
“I not only did the construction
This is the home of sixteenclasses
decide to continue the
year-old Whitney Jennings and
project, but
her
family.
also have
Due
to
a
I feel bad that Whitney can’t they
worked free
stroke in her
spinal cord as be here with us, so doing what of charge. The
well as other I can to help and making her class has done
the majority
health issues,
house
more
accessible
to
her
of
the
W h i t n e y
r
e
m
o
d
e
l
i
ng
e x p e r i e n c e s and her family make me feel
in
the
a
lot
of
and
suffering, and great,” senior Nathan Thrasher said. house,
continue to
is not able
every
morning.
to
attend
high
school. work
“Anytime you can improve
The
renovation
of
Whitney’s home was to make someone else’s way of life
it a larger, more accessible through your own actions,
place for her and her family. you know you are doing the
Originally, however, the boys right thing.” Walton said.
“It’s been really nice to see
in Walton’s class were only
the project
assisting the contractor in his the kids embrace
work, but due to an unfortunate knowing someone their own
and conflicting issue with the age should be walking the
contractor, the job was set back a halls with them.” Walton said.
good amount, and the house was
right: Seniors Keith Voiles, John Byrd, Nathan
not worked on for a few weeks. Pictured
Thrasher, Casey Jones, Brad Walton
“It feels really nice to help
Benefiting from kindness: Whitney Jennings
Chandler Bateman
[guest writer]
Whitney Jennings is just like
any other teenager: she enjoys
her family and friends. However,
she is suffering more than most.
Her
physical
health
issues
have
prohibited
her
from living a normal life.
Due to a stroke in her spinal
cord about three years ago, she
is now suffering from chronic to
acute respiratory distress and is
also a quadriplegic, a condition
called “Autonomie Dysreflexice.”
Her neurological signals are for
the large part non-responsive and
do not send signals to the rest of
her body correctly. Also, due to
long term Diabetes, the effects
of her health issues effect her
more severely. According to her
family, Whitney’s kidney is about
four times the size of a normal
human kidney. Therefore, she is
more vulnerable to kidney failure.
Due to her illness, she can not
go to school, or do other things
that a normal teenager can do. The
renovation of her home has given
her and her family much joy, but also
given the RHS construction classes
experience, and a reminder of the
importance of life’s gifts, and the
appreciation of Whitney’s family.
Whitney’s
mother
Marsha
also stated that they are always
looking for high school girls to
visit or just hang out. Although
Whitney’s condition is debilitating,
she wishes she could be right here
with us walking the halls of RHS.
Interested in Vocational
Building Construction class?
Construction students often begin with a foundations
class during freshman year, though this is negotiable if
you are already a sophomore or above. The introductory
class will be offered all three trimesters next year.
The advanced class will be offered 4th and 5th
periods throughout the year. Students in the advanced
class usually work on site, as opposed to in the school.
They have done projects for Habitat for Humanity and
also helped in the demolition of the RHS basement,
saving the school several thousand dollars.
The intro class also builds objects such as wooden
chairs and sheds, which they sell to raise more money
for the program.
To get involved, just talk to your counselor.
Feature
Did You Know? Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure currently holds the
record for fastest speed, reaching 128 miles per hour. Kingda Ka also takes the top prize for
height, reaching 456 feet and takes the top spot for the largest drop of any roller coaster, 418
feet from the top of the largest drop to the bottom.
http://themeparks.lovetoknow.com/Roller_Coaster_Facts
• May 27, 2010
Section A, Page 9
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of
Lands
Adventure
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Kings Island
Cedar Point
Holiday World
Where: Mason, Ohio
Cost: $33.99 one day
What’s there:
Boomerang Bay Waterpark
12 thrill rides
18 rides in Planet Snoopy
15 family rides
7 shows
31 places to eat
Where: Sanddusky, Ohio
What’s there:
17 roller coasters
15 thrill rides
19 kid rides
21 family rides
3 water rides
10 shows
14 places to eat
Where: Santa Clause, Indiana
What’s there:
4 roller coasters
16 family rides
12 kid rides
17 water rides
8 shows
18 places to eat
•
Six Flags
Where: Chicago, Illionis
What’s there:
14 thrill rides
25 family rides
12 kid rides
7 shows
33 places to eat
Amusement parks then and now: progressing every day
Nick O’Maley
[reporter]
The weather is getting warmer and the amusement parks
are opening up. These summer adventures present thrilling and
unique experiences to those who visit.
Amusement parks may have cutting edge technology
fueling their design process, but they were not always this way.
Amusement parks have been around for centuries. The world’s
oldest theme park is Bakken, running in Denmark since 1583.
Bakken is the second most popular attraction in Denmark. It
originally drew large crowds because it is in very close proximity
to a spring with fresh water. Due to water impurities during that
time, many believed that the spring water had healing properties.
Amusement parks started out as traveling fairs or carnivals, and
trolley parks.
Trolley parks where once picnic and recreation areas at the
end of trolley lines. Trolley parks evolved into fairs, and worked
as direct precursors to the present day amusement parks. Some
of the popular trolley parks were Atlanta’s Ponce de Leon, and
Reading’s Carsonia Park.
In the late 19th century, amusement parks took off in America.
Trolley parks began to introduce rides like the Carousel, Giant
Top 5 Coasters
Six Flags
Built in 2000
Made of Steel
Height: 234 ft
Drop: 255 ft
Top Speed: 85 mph
Ride Time: 3 minutes
Goliath
Millen
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Force
Ka
Kingda
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Cedar Point
Built in 2000
Made of Steel
Height: 310 ft
Drop: 300 ft
Top Speed: 93 mph
Six Flags
Built in 2005
Made of Steel
Height: 456 ft
Drop: 270 ft
Top Speed: 128 mph
Ride Time: 59 seconds
Six Flags
Built in 1997
Made of Steel
Height: 415 ft
Drop: 300 ft
Top Speed: 100 mph
Ride Time: 30 seconds
Cedar Point
Built in 1991
Made of Wood
Height: 161 ft
Drop: 155 ft
Top Speed: 65 mph
Swings, and Shoot-the-Chutes.
One of the most prominent trolley parks that developed into
an amusement park was Coney Island. Located in New York,
this park was the largest in America between 1880 and WWII. It
attracted several million people per year. It was divided into three
smaller parks: Luna Park, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park.
Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park was the first amusement park
to use the pay-one-price format that most people are familiar with
today.
Previously, amusement parks would have a fee for each ride.
This had advantages and disadvantages. Customers riding many
rides would have to pay much more money over the course of
the day than one who did not like rides. That turned away some
customers.
The advantage of this system was that you only paid for what
you experienced. If you did not like to ride the attractions you
would pay much less than a friend who enjoys riding many rides.
George Tilyou introduced the pay-one-price format. Tilyou
charged the flat rate of 25 cents to gain admission for the day.
Roller coasters have also played a huge role in the rise in
popularity of amusement parks.
LaMarcus Adna Thompson was the first person to patent roller
coasters on January 20, 1885.
In their most basic form, roller coasters are nothing more then
a specialized railroad system organized into a loop.
Since their invention, they have been pushing the limits. Less
than one hundred years after the wooden roller coaster was
invented, roller coaster designers had transferred to steel. Steel is
a much more stable and customizable building material. By 1964,
a roller coaster broke the three-digit mark for height, and in 1989,
Cedar Point’s Magnum XL-200 broke the 200-digit mark.
Finally in 2005, the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure
opened and it is the tallest coaster today at 456 feet tall, and with a
top speed of 128 miles per hour, it is also the fastest.
Throughout history amusement parks have evolved, and
today they are still advancing. Every year amusement parks are
designing and building new attractions for visitors. With summer
approaching fast, it is a prime time to begin planning visits to your
favorite amusement park.
Kings Island is still going strong
Sarah Chance
[reporter]
Kings Island opened its gates on April 29, 1972 in
Mason, Ohio. Kings Island owns 775 acres, but only 364
acres are currently being used. The theme park was owned
by Paramount’s Parks chain but it was purchased by Cedar
Fair Entertainment Co. (Cedar Point) on June 30, 2006, for
approximately $1.24 billon.
There are many original attractions still standing and
going strong today. The Eiffel Tower is a the centerpiece of
Kings Island. The Eiffel Tower is one third scale replica of
the real Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Another very popular
attraction is The Racer, a wooden roller coaster that has
two different tracks, so that the two can race side-byside. The Racer was designed by John C. Allen in 1975. In
1982, the trains on the right side of The Racer were turned
backwards, making it the first coaster to do so. Although it
was only intended to be turned backwards for one season,
it remained that way for 25 years due to how popular it was.
Finally, in 2008, the backwards Racer was put back to its
original forward facing position.
Kings Island served as a replacement for Coney Island.
Coney Island had a lot of bad flooding and closed their
gates after the season of 1971, but has reopened on a
smaller scale than it was. Many of the rides from Coney
Island were moved to Kings Island. The Partridge Family
and The Brady Bunch filmed at Kings Island, although in
the episodes they do not call it by the actual name: they call
How many times a year do you
go to Kings Island?
Which amusement park do you
prefer?
8-up
6-7
4-5
it, “a new park outside Cincinnati.”
The Beast broke many world records in 1979 for being
the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in the world. In
1987, the Vortex set a new record with six inversions.
Boomerang Bay was introduced to the world in 1997.
The original title was Water Works, and then was changed
to Crocodile Dundee’s Boomerang Bay, and then in 2007
Paramount’s dropped the Crocodile Dundee’s. Some of the
newest attractions at Kings Island are Firehawk (opened
in 2007) and Diamondback (opened in 2009). In 2010,
Nickelodeon Universe kids area was replaced with Planet
Snoopy.
Since Cedar Point is now the new owner of Kings Island,
many of the attractions names have been changed; Face
Off is now Invertigo, Italian Stunt Job is now Backlot Stunt
Coaster, Tomb Raider is now The Crypt, Drop Zone is now
Drop Tower, and Top Gun is now Flight Deck.
Many other things were added under Cedar Fair
management such as adding more trashcans, and the
addition of safety belts to several coasters and rides in the
park.
The new slogan is “Kings Island, The Fun and Only!”
Make sure to go to Kings Island whenever you get that
chance. With operating seasons April through November,
there is plenty of time to get there.
Six Flags
10%
10%
10%
40%
10%
0-1
Holiday World
40%
25%
Kings Island
25%
30%
2-3
Cedar Point
Survey of 50 RHS srudents
Survey of 50 RHS srudents
Section B
• May 27, 2010
“
I don’t know how I’m going to survive without the seniors next year. Luckily, I have
Lauren [O’Brien] and Lanie’s [Gleeson] phone numbers so I can call them in times
of need! I can only dream about living up to their stellar example.
R egister
Seniors
Surviving love
in high school,
aka, busting
the fairy tale
facade
by Brittany and Kayla
Promises are not forever, no
matter what they say.
Secrets will make you sick
and can ruin everything.
Just because he says
he wants to marry you
someday, that is not a
guarantee.
Your friends are often the
better judges of who you
are with. Your judgment is
clouded, and theirs is not.
They will tell you how it is.
You cannot die from a
broken heart, you just have
to be strong.
If he uses the line, “Don’t
you trust me?” it is a very
good way to try to get out of
a lie or sticky situation.
10 ways you know that Register has become a
lifestyle, not just a class by Lauren O’Brien
Beginning of sentence
needs “ten,” not “10”
1. It doesn’t matter how sick/busy/emotionally unstable you are, you know
that the paper is still going to bed on Wednesday, and there is not a thing
you can do about it.
2.
You ask people you know if they’ve done anything interesting lately, or if there is anything
they want to read about. Size 10/10 font please
3. Every other Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, your entire existence
revolves around getting the paper finished. You plan ahead to make sure
you can spend large amounts of time in the room, you eat lunch upthere
as you work, and you know where Herrman’s secret candy stash is.
4. You are capable of putting together an entire page, including art, stories,
and design, in a single class period, and everybody knows this and takes
it as fact.
5. Most papers you write are written in a journalistic style, and sometimes you
don’t use paragraphs while typing because you forget that is it not a story,
and therefore not going onto a page to be formatted.WARNOCK, not Times!!
6. You copy-edit every body of text you read, be it the cereal box, ads on the
side of the road, or the final draft of your friend’s paper that she asked you
to read for feedback.
NO!
7. When you see copies of the Register thrown on the floor, you take it
extremely personally and become offended. You pick them up and keep
them for your own collection of papers.
8. You know it is just Register, not The Register, and understand how mad
Herrman gets if you say otherwise.
9. You fear beginning freshman year of college on a collegiate paper (i.e.
Indiana Daily Student at IU Bloomington) because you remember the
terrible days as a reporter, and you don’t want to go back to that.
10. Until the last day of the last issue of the last trimester of the last two weeks
of your last year, the work is never over. There are always angles to be
found and pages to be planned. Any event you attend can be formulated
in your mind into a news story. Your entire life is seen through mediatinted eyes. You thrive on pressure, and you secretly love deadlines. You
are always stressed. And you love it. Great conclusion
If he is more concerned with
his video games than he is
with you, that is a message.
Haley’s Final Laugh about her favorite thing
(BOYS!)
Life is not a fairy tale and
you are not Cinderella.
I’ve spent all year sharing my tips and tricks on love and dating while in high
school, but I’ve saved my top three tips for now…
Your friends are way more
important than some guy.
They are the ones who will
be there to pick you up in
the end.
3. Learn the art of the fake cry. Sometimes in a relationship, you can’t always
get what you want…until you learn how to cry on command. Simply just lay
your head on his shoulder, sniffle, and picture Jack floating away from Rose on
that ice chunk during Titanic. The tears will come.
2. DO NOT get caught up. Once upon a time I had a boyfriend who I COULD
NOT STAND. So once upon a time when I went to a party, a really cute (county
school!!!!) boy asked me for my number. I gave it to him, texted him all week,
went to B-Dubs with boyfriend and SAW THE PARTY BOY AT BDUBS!
Although it ended up working out (I now date the party boy!) do not get caught
up in your boys.
1. Code names in phones are a mistake. Do not try to hide a boy who
you shouldn’t be texting with your best friend’s name…because when your
boyfriend notices that you have texts from “Joan J.” and “Joan Jordan” in your
inbox, he will begin to question you.
When it comes to a fight
with your man, it may not
be the smartest to get your
friends involved but it sure
can make you feel better.
If he spends more time on
MySpace, Facebook, or his
cell phone, than he does
with you, it is possible that
there is more going on than
you know.
An innocent face can
completely hide a liar.
If he promises you a ring but
you never get it, something
is wrong. Or he is cheap.
Either way is bad.
Just because he makes you
feel special does not mean
that there are not a few more
girls he is making feel the
same way.
Make the best of high
school; it will go by faster
than you think. Do not let
one guy be everything, and
let the rest go. Spend time
with your friends ,and just
have fun.
Even the worst day comes
and in the end you will be
okay, you just have to keep
on breathing.
Life’s lessons learned the hard way
I’m at Wernle Youth and Family Treatment Center for some decisions that I’ve
made. I’ve been away from my family for nearly a year and a half. I’m not afraid
to say I’ve made several mistakes, because it’s all a part of me. Being ashamed of
yourself isn’t the way to live.
Things I have learned the hard way:
• Life isn’t fair
• Keep your mouth shut
• Fake a smile
• Rely on yourself
• Don’t depend on others
• Mind your business
• Don’t be friends with everybody
• Don’t trust everybody
• Don’t let yourself fall in love too many times
• Only be nice when you have to be
• Stick up for yourself verbally, not physically
• Don’t listen to immature peers no matter how funny they are
• Don’t do drugs
• Don’t drink alcohol
• Don’t go out of your way to help a person, that is them USING YOU
• Don’t complain about how your life sucks everyday because then you will be a LOSER
You don’t have to listen to Chris Harden, but let’s say I’ve been through more than you
think. You don’t have to like me, but you should listen to my hard learned advice.
What makes David Black THE MAN?
- Haley Miller, 12
“David Black is not only
reppin’ southside Reeveston
quite like myself, but he is also
a musical connoisseur and has
the freshest shoe game at RHS
by far. Without him I wouldn’t
be able to tie my Air Maxes.”
- Halie Herlyn, 11
“D-Swag always gives me the
best constructive criticism,
even if it makes me cry
sometimes. He loves puppies
and ferrets. Such a gentleman,
not to mention he owns a
bookstore. Wow he’s so cool.”
”
- Taylor Stein, 2011-2010 co-editor-in-chief
We share some final
wisdom about what
these years on the staff
of Register has taught
us as we depart from
the career center and
out into the world!
Page 1 •
2010
Why college will be better than
high school by Lanie Gleeson
As high school comes to a close and college quickly approaches, I have begun
reflecting upon the differences of high school and college. Sure, some of these may
be in my imagination and when I get to college I may discover college is just like
high school, but as of now this is how I see things. In no particular order:
a) In college no one will care about a dress code. I don’t just mean those
who came up with the dress code and later enforced it; I am also
talking to you, you complainers. Get over it already. Really, I’m
serious. It’s eight hours of your day. It is not life threatening
for you to wear a plain t-shirt. Wear your too tight shirts and
short shorts somewhere else.
b) One will not be forced to see the same people daily, or to communicate
with those that they dislike. Yes, I may not like my roommate or the other
students on my floor, but the beauty of college is if I decide I don’t want
to talk to someone, or see someone on a regular basis, I can stay away
from them. I will not be forced to stay around useless drama and people I
am not a fan of.
c) On a similar note, I can hang out with people who have the same
interests as me. Ever feel like you just don’t fit in? Like there aren’t people
who understand you? Well, then college is for you. You choose a school
based on what is right for you and what makes you comfortable, meaning
that people who are similar to you will probably choose that school as
well.
d) Okay, I love my parents. I appreciate everything they do for me and I will
be the first one to admit that I am nervous to leave them and live on my
own. At the same time I am kind of excited. It will be the first time in my
life that I will be able to take care of myself. Sure, I may fail miserably,
but this is my chance to show that I can survive without my mom doing
everything for me. Yes, I may have to learn to do my laundry and
learn to cook on my own, but in the end it will be beneficial to
me. In exchange for being forced to function on my own, I will
also have lots more freedom. To me, this freedom outweighs the
scariness of surviving on my own.
e) You can try new things. I do not think I need to elaborate on this. It is
simple. College is about new experiences and trying different things.
Sean’s Top Ten Methods
of Keeping High School Interesting
1. Have your friends call you nicknames such as “Danger” or “SK Pwnz”.
It makes people think you’re a lot crazier or hip than you actually are,
and can bring laughs to a gathering.
2. Be related or friends to someone with social status. I have to say
that my brother being well known has made my days more interesting.
Although I’ve been called “Nugget’s little brother” countless times, it has
helped me get to know some cool people.
3. Hang out with people a few older than you sometimes. Trust me,
knowing more people is great, especially older cool people, (like Joe
Halberstadt or Ryan Gleeson) and they have some funny or crazy
stories.
4. Have a random skill or talent. People will be amazed when you draw a
portrait of Senor Hughes during his class, or a bird with hands instead
of wings.
5. Have a history with as many people as possible. You’ll have
embarrassing stories, but at the same time you can be the guy that made
“the good girls go bad,” or you can be Haley Miller’s first kiss.
6. Play harmless pranks. For example: set a picture saying “I (HEART)
Matt McPherson” as the background of every computer in Mrs.
Herrman’s room right before turning them off. It’ll be funny while she
yells about the mystery background changer.
7. Remodel a shed into a private party place. I have not done this to
the extent of others, but I hear tons of random people come to see it
and you’ll be known as the dude who made a storage space look like a
lounge.
8. Strike people as much as possible. Poking fun is good, especially at the
expense of others feelings. For example:
First guy (wearing new clothes): “Man, I’m lookin’ fresh”
Second guy: “Alright Lady Gaga”
Third guy: “Oh dang, he struck you bro”
9. CREEP. I’ve heard of people doing so. Basically people drive around
town looking for and following people they know, or drive up their
driveways multiple times. This could be fun, but I choose not to do so.
Not quite my style.
10. Find a group of friends in which you fit and stay there. You and your
friends can do things you enjoy daily; such as playing video games,
playing music, trying new and exciting things, meeting new people,
or any of the above methods. And remember, always work hard, and
ALWAYS party harder.
Cory’s Final Thought
I had originally planned on doing a detailed analysis of high
school life in general, but I got lazy and just didn’t feel like doing
it. Now that I think about it, it sounds like way too much work. I’m
glad that I dodged that bullet. So…yeah, being lazy worked out in
the end.
“You can always count on David
to do really nice things for you.
He’s always there to help you get
up after he pushes you down the
stairs, to give you a really nice
compliment after you tell him
his shoes are creased, and to flick
carrots at you when you are in lunch.”
- Lanie Gleeson, 12
“David knows more than
anyone else in the world
how to get - and stay - on
Herrman’s bad side, with
the highlight of such a task
being the ‘cell phone in the
ceiling’ incident. He has
been a joyous addition to my life.”
- Lauren O’Brien, 12
...best eyes
1. Naman Agrawal and Joslyn White
2. Leo Cordova and Lanie Gleeson
3.Thomas Wuertemberger and Kelci Baker
...to win an Oscar
...class clown
1.Brandon Pope and Joslyn White
2. Kurtis Wesler and Kayla Grimes
3. Cory Powers and Meredeth Wambo
1. Kyle Plummer and Haley Miller
2. Zach Cummins and Miranda Bertsch
3. Craig Mayle and Sara Robinson
...be in a disney movie
1. Kurtis Wesler and Hannah Parker
2. Ryan Jones and Elly Braun
3. Erik Willis, Dara Stevens and Becca Stevens
...personality
...flirt out of a ticket
...go through life w/o work
1. Leo Cordova and Becca Stevens
2. Zach Mayberry and Shannon Weadick
3. Devin Irvine, Chelsie Gray and Hannah Parker
1. Sam Rogan
and Hannah
Parker
2. Adam
Johnson
and Hillary
Greeson
3. Kurtis
Wesler and
Haley Miller
...stay in Richmond
...hair
...best dressed
1. Craig Mayle and Bryn-Ellyn Frazer
2. Sam Rogan and Sydney Bell
3. Lanie Gleeson, Andrew Zaleski, and Kurtis Wesler
...most admired
1. Craig Mayle and Lanie Gleeson
2. James Eversole and Miranda Bertsch
3. David Black and Haley Miller
...best legs
1. Sean Klaine and Askeyt Salazar
2. Tyler Williams and Kaly Reichter
3. Brandon Pope and Miranda Bertsch
...best couple
...stalk a celeb
1. Keean Matlack and Chandler Bateman
2. Chris Pingleton and Karah Perseponko
3. Craig Mayle and Dara Stevens
1. Loren Rogers and Naman Agrawal
2. Craig Mayle and Kayla Grimes
3. Derek Williams and Lanie Gleeson
1. Andrew Zaleski, Alyssa Ballard, and Callie Kinsey
2. Ryan Jones, Matt McPherson, and Miranda Bertsch
3. Sara Robinson and Adam Johnson
1. Jenna Schneider and Sam Rogan
2. Andrew Zaleski and Shannon Weadick
3. Devin Irvine and Kaly Reichter
1. Karah Perseponko and Leo Cordova
2. Ryan Jones and Shannon Weadick
3. Jesse James and Elly Braun
...be president
1. Naman Agrawal and Shannon Weadick
2. William Cummings and Karah Perseponko
3. Matt Bridgeforth and Alyse Bartlemay
1. Karah Perseponko and Miko Ilano
2. David Black and Loren Rogers
3. Sydney Bell and Alex Ferreira
...travel the world
...most artistic
1. Steven Starbuck and Kayla Grimes
2. Joslyn White and Kurtis Wesler
3. Naman Agrawal and Joslyn White
...best smile
1. Sean Klaine, Kaly Reichter, and Allen Paul
2. Brittany Mundenk and Kris Mathews
3. Devin Irvine and Steve Henry
...be a millionare
...win a Nobel Prize
1. Matt McPherson and Elly Braun
2. Hannah Parker, Chris Pingleton, and Kurtis Wesler
3. Ryan Jones and Chelsie Gray
1. Matt McPherson, Miranda Bertsch, and Keean Matlack
2. Joe Roan and Alyse Bartlemay
3. Andrew Zaleski and Dani Kelly
...be rich and famous
1. Ian Holt and Lauren O’Brien
2. Eric Holm, Matt McPherson, and Lanie Gleeson
3. Gabe Cook and Haley Miller
1. Haley Miller and David Black
2. Thomas Wuertemberger and Becca Stevens
3. Leo Cordova and Catherine Ahaus
1. Gabe Cook and Casey Woehrmann
2. Cory Powers and Becca Stevens
3. Kayla Grimes and Ian Holt
...be late to own wedding
...most unique
...write a bestseller
...be a rockstar
...be a soccer Mom/Dad
BEST, Most, and Most Likely To....
1. Mitch Wright and Starnasia Groves
2. Peter Panaranda and Miranda Bertsch
3. Alyse Bartlemay and Christin Runnels
1. Kyle Plummer and Haley Miller
2. Michael Ewbank, Chris Pingleton, and Lizzie Shepherd
3. Starnasia Groves, Matt McPherson
1. Karah Perseponko and Randal Hall
2. Sean Klaine, Shannon Weadick, and Becca Stevens
3. Matt McPherson, Miquel Arteaga, Alyse Bartlemay
D O R M S U R V I VA L
The transition from high school to college can be stressful. Use this page to help make independent living one less thing to worry about.
Which type of residence
hall is right for you?
Useful Buys
Presto Flipside Belgian Waffle Maker
Waffles are cheap, easy-to-make, and filling.
A waffle maker will soon pay for itself when it
comes to hunger pains.
$49.99
Target.com
Big Halls
These halls house up to a few thousand students.
Pros: Better chance of meeting people you click with, more
activities and parties.
Cons: Overwhelming and impersonal, long lines.
Small Halls
Plastic Organizer Drawers
Lightweight and
durable, plastic
drawers come in
handy when it
comes to a variety
of storage needs.
$23
OfficeDepot.com
Small halls usually house under 100 people. They may be
houses or small apartment buildings.
Pros: Cozy feel, nicer amenities, better opportunities
get closer to your dorm mates.
Cons: Smaller variety of people, not as much going
on, everybody will know your business.
First-Year Experience Halls
These halls are only for freshmen or new
students, and often have services or programs
to help ease into college life.
Pros: Reassuring to live among students
like yourself, beneficial programs offered.
Cons: Little or no guidance from
experienced upperclassmen.
Kahuna Bean Bag
Chair
The classic bean bag chair is a
comfortable seating solution when
studying or gaming.
$39.98
Walmart.com
Co-Ed Halls
In these halls, guys and girls may live on
alternating floors of the same building,
right next to each other, or even in the
same dorm together.
Pros: The opportunity to get to know students of both sexes,
more like the “real world.”
Cons: Prone to drama, hookups gone wrong.
iRobot Roomba 560
When you have no time to vacuum, this
little cleaning robot will take care of your
mess at a push of a button.
$229
BuyHappier.com
All-Male or All-Female Housing
Some halls only house people of one gender. Some find it
old-fashioned; others enjoy the benefits.
Pros: No need to impress the opposite sex, good
environment for bonding with friends.
Cons: Nobody of the opposite gender... ‘nuff said.
What should you expect?
Dorm Supplies Checklist
Kitchen Needs
Toiletries, etc
Plastic bowls and cups
Coffee cups
Knives, Forks, and Spoons
Can/bottle opener
Room Needs
Bedside lamp
Alarm clock
Trash can
Milk crates (for storage)
Under-the-bed storage trays
Fan
Adhesive and tape
Bulletin board and push pins
Dry-erase calendar and markers
Toolkit
Linens and Laundry
2 sets of sheets and pillows
Towels
Blankets
Comforter
Clothes hangers
Laundry bag/basket
Laundry detergent
Stain remover pen
Rolls of quarters
Lint brush
Sewing kit
We asked RHS graduate Kelsey Sickmann, who recently
finished up her freshman year at Ball State, for some tips on
surviving your first year in a dorm.
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Dental floss
Comb/brush
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Razors
Lotion
Q-tips
Pepto-Bismol
Aspirin or ibuprofen
Neosporin
Band-Aids
Cough Drops
Shared Items
(Check with roommates
to avoid duplication)
TV and DVD Player
Coffee Maker
Microwave
Toaster
Small refrigerator
Game console
Area rug
In what kind of hall is your dorm located?
My door (hall) had nine floors and consisted of
mostly freshman and sophomores.
How many other people lived with you, and did
you get along with them?
I lived with one other person in my dorm room,
and I got along with her great.
Kelsey Sickmann
How much did you pay to live here, and how did you pay for it?
Around $8,000 (room and tuition). My parents paid for it.
What’s the best part of living in a dorm?
The best part is meeting all the great people in the building.
What’s the worst part?
The worst part is not being able to go to the bathroom in peace, and
sometimes having really loud neighbors.
Any tips on decorating your dorm?
Don’t bring too much stuff; your living space will be SMALL. Bring just
enough.
Anything else kids who are interested in living in dorms should know?
If you are interested in living in a dorm, be prepared to get along with your
roommate. Sometimes arguments might come up, but just learn that you
need to get along with them - you’re going to have to live with them for
almost a year. Other than that, participate in the activities that the floor
provides, at least during your first semester. It will help you meet people.
Desk Supplies
Laptop
Flashdrives
Phonebook
Pens/Pencils
Large erasers
Stapler/Staples
Notebooks
Loose leaf paper
Folders
3x5 Cards
Paperclips
Rubber bands
Highlighters
Ruler
Desk trays
Go to collegeboard.com for a
more extensive checklist.
Why do you plan on housing in a dorm for college?
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
“I want to be close to
all my classes. Also, in
dorms you can party and
invite people over. That’s a
little more difficult if you
decide to keep living with
your parents.”
Bennett Ritchie, 10
“I’m definitely going to
live in a dorm because
there’s a lot of people to
meet and a lot of fun stuff
that happens.”
Madi Yoshikane, 11
“I’m going to be living
in a dorm at Ball State.
Freshmen are required to
live in a dorm their first
year. But I’m excited! I can’t
wait to live on my own!”
Chandler Bateman, 12
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