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THE
TILGHMAN
PADUCAH TILGHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
2400 WASHINGTON STREET
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
BELL
MON. AUG. 31, 2015
VOL. 92 NO. 1
Baptist Health provides class for PT students
by Palmer Stroup
Exclusive this year to Paducah Tilghman High
School is the new Health Occupations class. The class
is located directly across the street at Baptist Health
Hospital. This class is a direct partnership between
the school and the hospital and is unique as it is the
only hands on pre med program in the area for high
school students. The class is held sixth and seventh
periods. The participating students sign out at the beginning of sixth period and then independently walk
over to the hospital. They are responsible for arriving
to class on time and returning to Tilghman at the end
of the day.
Baptist Health was generous to provide the students
with a brand new classroom and hallway in the Baptist Health Heart Center. The students
Photo provided by Wayne Walden
will be studying most professions in the medical field. They will have lessons from and work alongside various members of the hospital
staff, from doctors and nurses to the business and managerial employees. The students will be instructed by actual medical professionals instead of Tilghman teachers.
The hospital sees the class as a “long-term recruitment program.” The class will hopefully increase thier interest in the medical field and spur them to follow it as a
career. The goal is for these students come back to Paducah and work at our local hospitals.
They hope to create new doctors, new nurses, and new specialists in this classroom. Assistant Principal Jonathan Smith sees this as a fantastic program and loves the
hands on experience the students will be engaging in, saying “There is so much more to learn this way than in the standard classroom and there is really no other experience like it.”
“There is
really no other
experience like
it.”-Mr. Smith
PT defeats McCracken 21-7
Photos provided by Wayne Walden
Walk in clinic Tilghman sweeps journalism awards
opens at PT
by Abigail Hawkins
by Sammy Tyrrell
Some information provided by Dona Rains
A collaborative effort between Baptist
Health, Four Rivers Behavioral Health, and
the Paducah Independent School System has
resulted in a new walk in clinic available
to all students, faculty, and staff at Paducah
Tilghman High School. Mr. Davis said, “A
few years ago, the administration made a
push for a clinic to be opened at Tilghman,
but it never came about.” This year, Superintendent Shively and Dona Rains, the Director
of Community Outreach at Baptist Health,
accomplished this goal.
Baptist Health regional executive William
Brown says, “We are honored to provide these
services to improve the health of the communities we are privileged to serve.” Both the
he and the president of Four Rivers Behavioral Health, Terry Hudspeth, expect positive
results. Both organizations have agreed to
provide education and other prevention programs to improve the general health of the
Paducah Tilghman community.
No appointments are needed, and it is
open from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. on the second
floor. Mr. Davis comments that the clinic
will cut back on absences and will maximize
the learning opportunities for students who
are sick or injured, as they no longer have to
leave school and miss multiple classes.
“It also takes stress away from parents,”
Mr. Davis says, “Parents don’t need to take
time off work to schedule appointments and
accompany their child to them.” The PA at
the clinic can write prescriptions as well. All
major health insurance plans will be accepted
at the clinic, and they have the option for both
co-payments and self-payments. Consent
forms are needed for all students under than
18 years of age.
Four seniors won awards
in the Kentucky High School
Journalism
Association’s
contest from this past spring.
This contest was for newspapers, yearbooks, and broadcast all around the state. The
Tilghman Bell was named
third place overall in the general excellence category in
our Class A division.
Hannah Hunt and Palmer Stroup were named state
champions in the category of Review for their article “Birdman Spreads its Wings for the Silver Screen.” Madelyn
Chambers received second place in the category of Editorial for her article “How to Show Your PT Pride.” Abigail Hawkins received Honorable Mention in the Column
category for her “Dear Abby” advice column over how to
juggle activities at school.
Six graduates from the Class of 2015
also were awarded in the contest. Elizabeth Katz received first place for her
editorial called “Feminism is Not a Bad
Word.” She also placed third in the Review category and Honorable Mention
in the Page One Design category.
Lily Shapiro won third place in photography for her picture of the student
section at last year’s football game
against McCracken County. Parker
Photo by Claire Kelly Loyd received third place in the Column
category for his “This Month in History”
article. Karlee Humphrey placed third for layout of her Arts
and Entertainment page. Molly Thompson received Honorable Mention for the layout of her Feature page. Rachel
Benzing also received a certificate for her Halloween editorial cartoon.
Tilghman students top 30 on ACT
by Teri Doss
The Tilghman Bell would like to congratulate the four Tilghman students who scored a 30 or above on the June session
of the ACT. Sophomore Anna Grace McGee and seniors
Reese Butler, Ivan Chwalick, and Teri Doss all scored a 30
or above. Their scores are at least nine points above the
2014 national average of 21.
Butler scored a perfect 36 on the math subsection and
McGee made a perfect score on the reading subsection.
When Anna Grace McGee was asked her advice on how to
perform so well, she recommended actually using the prep
programs. There are many programs available to choose
from that can help you raise your score.
The next session of the ACT will take place on September 12. Be sure to sign up, score well, and be the next
to add your name to the list of stellar students walking the
Photos by Claire Kelly
halls of Tilghman!
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COMMENTARY
A Tip of the Hat...
by Lucie Tyrrell and Matthew Vanhoose
What was the highlight of your summer?
by Jack Boyd and Matthew Vanhoose
A tip of the hat to the United States Women’s National Soccer Team for dominating throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup and going undefeated in tournament play. The American
team redeemed themselves by defeating Japan 5-2, the team which had knocked the U.S. team
out in the previous World Cup. The team was led by veteran Abby Wambach.
A tip of the hat to the new popcorn machine Mr. Davis has claimed for the main lobby. As
the salty aroma fills the air towards the end of the school day, students are reminded of why
Tilghman truly is the best of the best. Tilghman’s new prized possession nurtures our students
with the buttery goodness and warm feelings that encompass Mr. Davis’s love for the school
and his students. We love you too, Mr. Davis.
A tip of the hat to the Pep Club for demonstrating the meaning of Tilghman Pride and distributing it throughout the student body. The much-anticipated return of this famous tradition
has inspired all students to come out and support their Tornado. The Pep Club is responsible
for rallying the students, pumping up the players and showcasing their school pride through
posters, chants and decorations.
...A Wag of the Finger
“Getting rid of Reese for
the summer at GSP.”
Lance Butler (9)
“Getting to go out of town
for a week-long softball
tournament.”
Mallory Myers (10)
A wag of the finger goes to summer for being not only the best, but also the worst thing to
ever happen to us. It’s May, and you have just defeated your last final of the school year. You
race out the doors, past a stream of shining companions and leap into the arms of sunshine and
freedom. This long-awaited reunion could very well be the best day of your life, but a mere
two months later, things change. Summer, we trusted you. You were supposed to be there for
us when we needed you the most, but in our darkest hour, August 11 at 7:26 AM, you were nowhere to be found. We think we need a break, around nine months to be exact. Call us when
what we can have is more than temporary.
A wag of the finger goes to freshmen for…well, y’know, everything. They walk onto our
stomping grounds, the place that has been our home for years, and every single thing they do is
flawed. Hey, freshmen, do you see that little sign on the staircase that says down? IT MEANS
GO DOWN. There is no such thing as a third floor pool, and if you are gullible enough to believe that, you should just go ahead and hop back in your crib, you baby. If you ask again “What
makes chicken day so good?” we will personally stuff you into a locker. Don’t worry though,
slugs, you only have a few more months of Purgatory.
A wag of the finger goes to the cicadas that tormented Paducah’s eardrums for a majority of
the summer. Do you know how long we waited for those days of peace and quiet? Clearly not,
since you crushed those dreams with your annoying screeches all summer. Why can’t you just
be like butterflies? Butterflies are nice. Butterflies don’t make your ears bleed. Butterflies don’t
look like something that would come out of Satan’s nightmares. We hope you are gone forever.
Go back to where you came from, and please, please, please take the freshmen with you.
“Wag of the Finger” and “Tip of the Hat” are trademarks of
Stephen Colbert and his TV show, The Colbert Report.
Neither Paducah Tilghman nor The Bell Staff claim any ownership of these trademarks.
“Crossing up AJ from
96.9 in basketball at the
Plex.”
UK Raises ACT Scholarship
Requirements Without Warning
Aaron Keeling (11)
“Doing away with my
school supplies at the
begining of the summer.”
Shelby Browning (12)
The Tilghman Bell
THE TILGHMAN BELL, A PRODUCT OF THE JOURNALISM CLASS,
IS AN OPEN FORUM FOR STUDENT EXPRESSION AND IS DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY TO THE STUDENTS OF PADUCAH TILGHMAN
HIGH SCHOOL FREE OF CHARGE.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: ABIGAIL HAWKINS
COMMENTARY EDITORS: PALMER STROUP, ANNA CHAMBERS
FEATURE EDITORS: MATTHEW VANHOOSE, ABBY SPICER
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS: HANNAH HUNT, DALY SPICER
SPORTS EDITORS: MATTHEW VANHOOSE, JACK BOYD
BUSINESS MANAGER: MADELYN CHAMBERS
STAFF WRITERS: PARKER BELT, JACK BOYD, ANNA CHAMBERS, MADELYN CHAMBERS, WILLIAM DENTON, J. ROBERTO DOS REMEDIOS,
CHARLI DOSS, TERI DOSS, HUNTER GRUBBS, ALAYSIA HAMILTON,
ABIGAIL HAWKINS, TALIA HOUSMAN, HANNAH HUNT, CLAIRE
KELLY. CAROLINE MEINERS, DARBY MOFFAT, KAKI SHADOAN, ABBY
SPICER, DALY SPICER, PALMER STROUP, LUCIE TYRRELL, SAMUEL
TYRRELL, MATTHEW VANHOOSE, MADDIE YBARZABAL
PHOTOGRAPHER: CLAIRE KELLY
CARTOONISTS: MADDIE YBARZABAL, TALIA HOUSMAN
ADVISOR: SUSAN HANCOCK
by Parker Belt
A recent change made by the University of Kentucky on ACT requirements for scholarships has
caused uproar among students, especially those students who have recently graduated from the Governor's Scholar Program (GSP) this summer. In the past, the students who completed the entire five
week program and had at least a 28 on the ACT were guaranteed a full-tuition scholarship that is
estimated to be worth $40,000. The university abruptly changed their ACT requirement from a 28 to
a 31 requirement for the same full-tuition scholarship. Those GSP alumni who scored below a 31 are
offered the Provost Scholarship which is worth a mere $1,500 per year in comparison to what was
given to the GSP alumni in past years and promised to the GSP class of 2015. Many of the 2015 GSP
alumni are befuddled as to how three points on the ACT translates to an almost $35,000 difference
in scholarship money.
Many see the timing of this change to be an unfair one simply because there was no warning of this
significant adjustment. The scholars spent five weeks of their valuable summer vacation away from
family and friends thinking they would be receiving full tuition at the University of Kentucky just
to see it pulled right out from under their feet. A petition has been formed by numerous GSP alumni
from multiple graduating classes in order to persuade UK to retract this decision.
If no reversal comes from the petition, the students who were previously interested in the University
of Kentucky may now be taking their talents elsewhere in the state or even the country. This is exactly
the opposite of what the state of Kentucky intended for the program to accomplish. The Governor's
Scholar Program was specifically designed to keep the next generation of Kentucky leaders from
taking their talents to other states. GSP succeeded at this by offering large amounts of scholarships to
nearly all of Kentucky's colleges. This significant change made by the University of Kentucky may
have a negative effect on what the program has been trying to accomplish since 1983.
“Dear Abby”
Dear Abby,
I am experiencing AP classes for the first time. I now realize it is a whole new level of work
and I do not know how to handle it. What should I do?
Sincerely,
A Stressed Sophomore
Dear Stressed Sophomore,
AP classes require a load of discipline, effort, and time. As you know, there is homework almost
every night, and multiple quizzes or tests are given each month. I would advise you not to procrastinate. Discipline yourself to start your assignments early. A load of pressure will be lifted off your
shoulders when you can check things off your list quicker.
Another idea is to be confident. During my first AP class, I struggled with second- guessing myself
on tests and fearing making mistakes. I learned over time, however, to study intently and be confident
I had prepared myself as best as I could. No one is a perfect student, so do not feel pressure to make
a 100% every time. Try your best and that is all you can do! Stick with these classes-you can do it!
You will grow greatly as a student because of it.
Sincerely,
XOXO,
T I L G H M A N
COMMENTARY
New grading scale Don’t blink
helps students
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by Maddie Chambers
by Claire Kelly
The start of a school year always brings new things—new clothes, new school
supplies, new classes, and new teachers. Among the new things this school year is a
new district-wide grading scale. While it may take students and teachers a while to
adjust to a scale using pluses and minuses, this change has many positives and will
be beneficial to the entire student body.
The new grading scale will significantly improve the accuracy of each student’s
GPA. Introducing plus and minus letter grades will allow GPAs to be a more specific
representation of students’ individual levels of achievement. On the old scale, an 83
and a 93 were both considered a “B” and were equally weighted a 3.0 in a student’s
GPA. This means that there was no differentiation between an 83 student and a 93
student in their GPAs, even though these two grades reflect vastly different amounts
of work. On the new scale, an 83 is still a “B” and a 3.0 in a GPA, but a 93 is an “A-”
and is a 3.67 in a GPA. In between those are a “B+” (3.33) ranging from 87-89. The
same is true of a 70 and an 82—on the old scale, they were both a “C” and weighted
a 2.0 in a GPA. On the new scale, a 70 is a “C-” and weighted a 1.67, while an 82 is
a “B-” and weighted a 2.67.
Along with better accuracy will come increased student motivation. With added
GPA increments, students are rewarded for smaller numerical improvements in their
grades.
The new grading scale also helps students to be evaluated more fairly outside of the
school system. Tilghman students compete annually with students from around the
state and country for college admittance and academic scholarships. Many schools
in Kentucky use a 90-100 scale, so students from these schools have higher GPAs
than students from Tilghman even though they have the same numerical grades.
This can cause Tilghman students to receive less KEES money and fewer scholarships than students from other schools who have gotten the same grades.
Many people who did not support the change were worried that Tilghman would
be lowering its standards by changing the grading scale. However, the new scale
maintains its standard on the upper end—to graduate as valedictorian, a student must
still receive straight 94s or higher through all four years of high school. The new
scale also increased the standard on the lower end—the minimum passing grade is
now 64 instead of 62 to ensure that all graduating students are college and/or career
ready. This scale does not make achieving higher grades any easier; it is just as difficult to receive any specific number grade as it was with the old scale. The new scale
simply makes GPAs more specific and accurate, which is a very positive change that
will greatly help students.
How to be a stand out
by Parker Belt
After graduating from the superb Paducah Tilghman High School, the majority
of students plan to broaden their educational horizons at the college level. For many,
this can be a very uneasy and daunting task to take on. Students worry whether they
have the characteristics that colleges are looking for when applying for admission
and scholarships, but be assured that this feat is not impossible.
The best way to make yourself stand out from the crowd is not always to be the
smartest; however, hard work in the classroom will go a long way in life. One of
the best ways is to simply be involved in a multitude of activities in your school
and community. This is an easy task to complete at PTHS with the large number of
clubs, classes, and athletics offered to all students. If you consider yourself a mathscience oriented person, take a few classes that revolve around the arts and humanities. This will help to expand and strengthen an aspect of your life and personality.
Colleges look for students who can work and associate with a variety of people,
regardless of their background, race, religious views, or sexual orientation. By being involved in a number of activities, you will be given the opportunity to be introduced to people who have views and beliefs different from yourself. These skills
acquired by being involved with a variety of people will transfer from your school
life to your life in the work force. You will be faced with numerous challenges that
you will have never faced before during high school, and the things you do now will
help prepare you for the future.
Each club, sport, hobby, or activity will only help to diversify you and your
resume and boost it above the rest of the crowd. So, join a club, play a sport, be
a leader and allow yourself to be immersed in the Paducah Tilghman tradition of
excellence.
We have made it. We made it through being taunted and pushed around
as freshmen. We made it through boring sophomore year, and even through
junior year, or as we remember it, a nightmare. It is finally our time. We are
seniors, but with that comes more than we would have ever expected.
I am sure that some of you can’t wait to finish this year and move on to college, but don’t just squeeze your way past senior year; enjoy it! Be a part of
the student section, enjoy dancing with your friends at Homecoming, and leave
all the drama behind. It is our last year to make memories with the people we
have gone to school with since our elementary days. Before we know it, we
will all be going our separate ways.
Although it is important to have fun, it is also important to take your classes
seriously. This year many of us have the opportunity to take college classes,
which will go on our college transcripts. This is the year we will all be deciding what we plan to major in and what we want to do for the rest of our lives.
We are seventeen and eighteen year olds. Choosing what theme the student
section should do for a game is a hard enough decision alone! Mr. Davis shared
his message to the senior class with The Bell, “Get as much education as you
can. Seniors need to focus on their education because they are entering into a
transitional period of time.”
Senior year is full of excitement, nerves, and pressure. Enjoy every single
moment of it! This is a part of your life that you will never forget - the last
sports event, Graduation, and deciding what to do after graduating. This is a
big year, don’t wish it away because you will forever be a Tornado.
What’s the worst part
about high school?
by Anna Chambers
The worst part about high school isn’t that the cafeteria food tastes like
road kill, or the research papers that put your entire life on hold for five to
ten business days; the worst part about high school isn’t even the girls that
laugh at you because your shirt doesn’t match your pants. The list of things
that can make high school less than ideal goes on and on, but to me, it seems
like the worst part about high school is going to be leaving.
The days leading up to your first day as a freshman are arguably the worst
days of your life. There’s a mix of “I can do this!” and “I really can’t do this”
and a whole lot of “I’m going to throw up if I try to do this.” Yet, somehow,
we all manage to wake up and walk into a terrifying new building. There are
some truly terrible things about freshman year, like the fact that everyone
around you is taller and probably hates you, but there are also some truly
amazing things about freshman year. You realize that maybe you actually
can do all the things that terrify you and maybe you’re tougher than you’d
ever imagined.
Every year it gets easier, it becomes natural and comfortable. Teachers
aren’t so scary and you actually kind of like them, maybe even enough to
email them over the summer and get way too excited when you see them at
Wal-Mart. High school is one huge, scary thing, but by junior year, we all
seem to have a good understanding of what’s going on around us.
We don’t have to act like everything in high school is good, though. There
are those really mean girls that give you dirty looks when you breathe too
loud and the really scary guys that stare a little too long, oh and the teachers
that just won’t give you that A even though you have a 93.56 and you really
deserve it. But, don’t you kind of like it? Don’t you kind of like going to all
the pep rallies, all the basketball games when we all have on our finest beach
attire? Don’t you wish it didn’t have to end?
Graduation is the scariest word I’ve ever heard and the thought of graduating gives me the “I’m going to throw up if I try to do this” feeling. High
school turns into a second family; a big, weird, dysfunctional family and even
if you really dislike some of your class members and think they really suck,
aren’t you going to miss making fun of them in your head? I will. I’ll miss
walking into school and seeing a new popcorn maker, burning Mr. Mayfield,
celebrating who won the McCraken vs. Tilghman game (Go Tilghman!). I’ll
miss everyone I ever met in high school, because even if we never speak
again, they were part of my Tilghman family. And if you ask me, the most
terrible, absolutely no good thing about high school is leaving.
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NEWS
Foreign Exchange students join PT
by Alaysia Hamilton
Tilghman has always welcomed students from different countries. This year, we welcome five students who are from Brazil, Denmark, Italy, Japan and Spain. It’s
always great to let people come and experience our well known traditions. You’ve seen them in the hallways and they’re in your classes, but we at The Bell want you to
know more about them, so we asked,
1. What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?
2. What do you want to be when you grow
up?
3. What was your first impression of
Tilghman?
4. Is living with a different family hard?
Name: Veronica Pederzoli
Grade: Senior
Country: Italy
1. “I love playing sports and
drawing. I have a passion
for photography because it’s
a way to save good memories.”
2. “My dream is to work
aboard and learn more languages to be connected with
the world.
3. “I really like Tilghman High School; it’s a very
welcoming school. All the teachers are sweet and I
like their relationship with the students.”
4. “I am very glad to live with my host family because they are letting me live my dream. They consider me family and I’m really enjoying my life.
Sometimes, I feel homesick but it doesn’t compare to
my experience here.”
Name: Caio Paixao
Grade: Senior
Country: Brazil
1. “Play and listen to music.”
2. “I’m not sure yet, but if
I had to pick, I would like
to go in the field of marine
biology or movie direction.”
3. “It was a pretty big
school. I always studied in a small school, and
Tilghman is giant compared to it.
4. “Not at all. I am doing so many things and
learning new stuff everyday that I don’t even
have time to think about home.
Name: Karla Pitt Winther
Grade: Senior
Country: Denmark
1. “I like being with friends
and family and playing
sports.”
2. “I want to be an advisor for
the youth. I do NOT want to
sit at an office all day though.
I want to be able to interact
with the young people.”
3. “Very good! Pretty school, good spirit and they
seem committed to education.”
4. “No, not with the family I have. Although, I could
imagine that it is different for many exchange students. My host family just reminds me of my own
family.”
Name: Pablo Buron Pomposo
Grade: Sophomore
Country: Spain
1. I like to play soccer with
his friends.
2. “Doctor.”
3. “It looks like the schools
in the films.”
4. “No they are very good
people.”
Name: Takayaki “Taka” Oka
Grade: Junior
Country: Japan
1. “I really enjoy reading and
playing sports.”
2. “Astronaut.”
3. “Tilghman is a big and
beautiful school.”
4. “No, my host family is always kind to me.
Cheerleaders jump
into the year
by Madelyn Chambers
This past summer, the PTHS cheerleaders practiced in order to grow together
as a team. At the beginning of season, each cheerleader signed contract with Coach
Wade stating expectations for the year. Summer is a chance for the new girls to
learn the cheers for football season, attend summer camp, and learn what it means
to represent your school.
Along with practices, every summer the team attends a mandatory three day cheer
camp where they are expected to learn new stunts, sidelines, floor cheers, and dances. This year, two UCA staff members came to Tilghman to coach a private camp.
After learning all the material, the team had multiple girls try out to be named an All
American Cheerleader. Each girl who tries out must do her best jump, a cheer, and
a dance in front of the UCA staff as they judge. This is the highest honor any high
school cheerleader could achieve. Nyla Blue(12), Madelyn Chambers(12), Abigail
Hawkins(12), Ashton Hurst(12), Cassie Presnell(12), Grace Denton(10), Brianna
Hayes(10), and Sarah Katz(10) were awarded with a medal and the opportunity to
cheer in the London New Year’s Day Parade.
Coach David Wade says, “The senior class we have this year is the strongest we
have had in a while.” The team has five seniors: Nyla Blue, Madelyn Chambers,
Abigail Hawkins, Ashton Hurst, and Cassie Presnell. Each senior was given a new
girl to call her “little sister.” The team is looking forward to growing together and
cheering on their team.
The 2015-16 Tilghman cheerleaders are Nyla Blue (12), Madelyn Chambers (12),
Abigail Hawkins (12), Ashton Hurst (12), Cassie Presnell (12), Taliyah Hamilton
(11), Dejah Werden (11), Brianna Hayes (10), Kennedy Hodge (10), Sarah Katz
(10), Adrianna Clarke (10), Camaryn Pea (9), Deja Littleton (9), Dasia Spann (9),
Grace Denton (9), Hannah Waller (9), Chesleigh Pugh (9), and Nautica Beasley
(9).
NASA discovers new planet
by Maddie Ybarzabal and Darby Moffat
On July 23, NASA announced its scientific breakthrough. Thanks to the Kepler
Space Telescope, NASA was able to observe a planet with Earth-like qualities. Kepler 186f is located in the Kepler 186 System along with four other planets (Kepler
186b, 186c, 186d, 186e) that have been detected by the Kepler Space Telescope.
Unlike the planets that it shares a system with, Kepler 186f is located in the habitable zone. This means that it is located in a region far away, yet close enough to a
star that it may support life. Kepler 186f orbits a red dwarf star every 130 days. In
comparison to the amount of energy that Earth receives from the Sun, Kepler 186f
receives a third of that from its red dwarf star.
Many other planets have been discovered in habitable zones, but Kepler 186f
is closest to Earth’s size; it’s only about 10% larger. Because of its size, scientists
predict that Kepler 186f has a surface composed of rock, iron, and ice. Because of
their similar qualities, NASA is even calling it “Earth’s cousin.”
There is speculation of life on Kepler 186f because it resembles Earth in so many
ways. It is possible that the planet’s atmosphere can keep water in a liquid form on
the surface. Because Kepler 186f is on the outer edge of the habitable zone, there is
a concern that the water could freeze. However, its larger size could mean a thicker
atmosphere that would serve the purpose of insulating the planet. Even though it
is in the habitable one, scientists still aren’t sure what its atmosphere contains, and
they cannot say with certainty that Kepler 186f could support life.
When searching for life outside of our planet, scientists first look for planets
with Earth-like qualities. Out of all the recent discoveries, Kepler 186f ranks as the
most comparable to Earth.
Photos by Claire Kelly
Tilghman hires new
teachers
by Daly Spicer and Alaysia Hamilton
Some new faces are walking the halls of Tilghman. Each of these staff members are a unique addition to the Arts and Humanities, English, business, and
Foreign Language Departments.
Mr. Gregory, a Western Kentucky University graduate, is the new band director and is teaching Guitar I and Guitar II, Percussion Ensemble, and Arts and
Humanities. Before coming to Tilghman, he taught at Christian County High
School. When asked what he knew about Tilghman prior to accepting the job,
he answered, “I knew about the Tradition of Excellence with the Band of Blue. I
knew the Athletic programs are on an elite level. I knew the academics at Tilghman were very strong.”
Mrs. Fowler is the new Digital Literacy teacher. She received her degree from
Murray State University and this is her first year teaching. Even though she’s new
to teaching, Mrs. Fowler is not an unfamiliar face. She did her student teaching
and practicum hours at Tilghman.
After two years of students having to take French courses online, Mrs. Turner
has joined the Foreign Language Department. She is teaching French I, French
II, and RTI Reading. She is a Tilghman alumna, having graduated just ten years
ago. During her sophomore year of college at Murray State University, she studied abroad in Dijon, France for six months. She previously worked at Concord
Elementary as an Instructional Assistant and co-taught a course designed for preservice teachers at Lindenwood University.
Mr. Morse, a former Murray State English faculty member, is now Tilghman’s
new AP English, Dual Credit English, and RTI Reading teacher. He received his
Bachelor of Science from Murray State University in English, along with his
Master of Arts degree in literary studies. Mr. Cardon is the new English 93, 11th
grade RTI Reading, and Intro to Speech and Theatre teacher. He graduated from
Murray State University and previously worked at Graves County High School
for a year and taught at Breckinridge County High School for two years prior
to that. When asked about how he perceived Tilghman before coming here, Mr.
Cardon said, “I have long admired the commitment to excellence here and the
illustrious reputation with regard to academic performance.”
Concordia welcomes
new members
by Anna Chambers
Concordia is Tilghman’s very own
girls a capella group and at the end of
every year, Concordia loses part of
their group; last year they graduated
four seniors. The remaining members
are Seniors Abigail Hawkins and Anna
Chambers, Juniors Caroline Meiners,
Michael-Ellen Walden, Claire Kelly
and Reagan Davidson.
Eighteen girls auditioned on August 18th. Having to pick from such a
huge talent pool was an exciting probPhoto by J. Roberto dos Remedios
lem to have, but Concordia is excited to sing away the school year with their new
members! Congratulations to Sarah Katz, Emma Johnson, Audrianna Hughes, and
Shelby Durham!
FEATURES
Lollapalooza 2015
rocks Chicago
Slow and steady
wins the race
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by Will Denton
by Matthew VanHoose
Every year in the last weekend
of July, the windy city, Chicago, Illinois experiences an unusual phenomenon as nearly 300,000 travelers arrive in the city for one of the
most unique experiences of their
lifetimes. This experience is Lollapalooza- a three day music festival celebrated in Grant Park lasting
from the morning until after the sun
dips below the sky. Lollapalooza is
an essential experience for fans of
any and all types of music, whether
your fancy is hip-hop, electronic, alternative, rock or pop, you are sure
to find an artist that peaks your interest on the lineup.
The weekend can also prove to be
grueling on some unprepared people.
Continuous days of walking around
Grant Park, wading through crowds
thicker than a swamp and the dehydration that comes with standing
and dancing under the hot summer
sun for hours on end will inevitably
take its toll. People pass out beneath
the shade of a tree before the day is
even halfway over.
Although every concert was an
amazing experience, some of the
highlights of the weekend came
from the performances of Kid Cudi,
Florence + The Machine, and Paul
McCartney. Kid Cudi played a collection of songs from throughout his
seven year career featuring tracks
from Man On The Moon I and II,
Indicud, Satellite Flight and performed a new track entitled “Confused” on acoustic guitar to end his
show. Cudi truly connected with
the crowd during his performance,
thriving off the energy the crowd
gave him as he glided across the
stage dancing and singing to his
own songs with a wide smile on his
face the whole time.
Florence + The Machine is a
unique alternative band featuring
the female lead singer Florence.
Similar to Kid Cudi, the band fed
off the crowd’s energy and delivered
a spectacular performance on the final night of the weekend to a crowd
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should have been considering they
were in the last leg of an exhausting weekend. The band performed
acclaimed hits such as “Dog Days
Are Over,” “St. Jude,” and “Ship To
Wreck.” As Florence sprinted toward the crowd near the end of the
show, the crowed exploded, but to
the dismay of tens of thousands of
fans old and new, the concert ended
abruptly as an impending thunderstorm swept over the Windy City.
While these artists and the dozens
of others that performed at Lollapalooza were all fantastic, the weekend was topped by the performance
of Paul McCartney. The 73 year-old
delivered an incredible performance
that amazed fans from every era.
Sir Paul played dozens of songs
from throughout his storied musical
career. Beatles fans were appeased
by solo renditions of “Magical
Mystery Tour,” “Something,” and
“Blackbird” while the fans of Wings
were given a nod by the playing of
other hits like “Band On The Run.”
The most captivating images of the
concert were when Paul and his accompaniment performed “Live and
Let Die” as a flurry of fireworks
exploded in the sky following the
chorus, when the concert fittingly
ended to the Beatles “The End,”
and when Paul McCartney led tens
of thousands of fans in a beautiful
rendition of “Hey Jude,” it lasted
well over ten minutes as the entire
crowd joined voices to pay tribute
to one of the biggest music legends
of our time.
Lollapalooza was a huge success
yet again, guaranteeing another year
of the world-famous concert festival. With the lineup of artists being
released in early April 2016, make
sure you order your tickets as they
are released weeks earlier if you are
a music fan of any and all genre.
Lollapalooza was an amazing experience that will be remembered by
its visitors for the rest of their lives
and can make the last weekend of
the summer into something remarkable.
Get back into a routine
by Caroline Meiners and Darby Moffatt
If you continue to ride the struggle bus to school everyday and you just
can’t seem to get your life together, then this is the article for you! It’s
been two whole months since you’ve done anything remotely productive.
Your greatest accomplishment this summer was lying in bed for 16 hours
in one day. You’re not alone; most of us only moved to get food and go to
the bathroom. Old habits die hard, but you have to face reality sometime.
No matter how much you hate it, you have to get out of bed, handle your
personal hygiene, go to school, do your homework, and go to bed at a
reasonable hour!
1. We know you’re busy, but we also know that you need to study. Your
teachers tell you that all the time. We suggest that you try to look over
your notes three times a week. You’ll be amazed at the student you’ll become when you simply put forth some effort! And no matter how much
it seems like a good idea at the time, you will regret procrastinating. Just
get your work done!
2. All summer long you stayed up until the wee hours of the morning
binge watching “Orange is the New Black” and slept until noon. Now
that school started, you can’t keep your eyes open in class and you crash
as soon as you get home. Set a goal everyday to get your homework done
as soon as you get home and to go to sleep earlier than you did the night
before.
3. How many times can you blame being late on your lack of organization?
How long does it take for you to realize that scurrying around at 7:15 is
not a good way to start your morning? Come on people, it’s simple; put
your homework and notebooks in your backpack the night before!
4. Let’s face it, in the summer it’s more acceptable to not shower for three
days because you didn’t have see anyone outside of your family. Now
you’re seeing about 700 people a day, and they don’t appreciate your bed
head, bologna breath, or your B.O. Self care should be #1 on your priority list. Hygiene products are available in Tornado Alley; take advantage
of your resources.
You’re driving down the road, seemingly minding your own business, when
you hear it - the distinctive “BEE DOO”
of a police car behind you. As it turns
out, you were speeding!
Everyone that can drive, or has driven
a car, knows how important it is to obey
traffic laws. Granted, no one is perfect,
but you can’t take off like a NASCAR
driver down Broadway. If you do, there’s
a good chance you’re going to get a ticket.
Did you know that all speeding tickets
are not created equal? Some carry more
weight than others, and it all depends on
how fast you were going when the police
officer pulled you over. The faster you
go, the worse the ticket is, and the worse
the ticket, the more points that can be put
on your license.
If you are pulled over driving 10 mph
or less over the speed limit, you will not
receive any points on your license. Actually, it’s fairly shocking that you were
pulled over in the first place. Unfortunately, you will have to pay the fine of about
$25 plus any additional court costs.
Now, if you’re caught really speeding, meaning 11-15 mph over the limit,
the consequences are a bit more severe.
You will likely have 3 points assessed on
your license. If you are under 17 years of
age, you only need 7 points to have your
license revoked. On top of the points, you
can plan on paying at least $166 in fines.
Moving up in speed, if you are caught
doing 16-25 mph over the limit on any
road, you better hope you’ve been a perfect driver until then. You can have 6
points put on your license, getting dangerously close to that 7 limit. Plus, you
will have to pay anywhere from $175 to
$199 in fines and costs.
In the event that you went petal to
the metal and took off down the road at
full speed in an attempt to be the race car
driver you always wanted to be, get used
to not driving for a while. 26 mph and
over is the worst speeding ticket you can
get, as it also comes with a reckless driving charge. Those tickets cannot simply
be paid, and you will be required to attend
a mandatory hearing where the Court will
decide whether or not to suspend your license entirely. Even if the Court decides
to let you keep your license, you could
still have 6 to 10 points put on your license, as well as having to pay any fines
and costs that the Court can impose at its
discretion.
Speeding may get you to your destination faster, but when you see those red
and blue lights behind you, be ready to
face the consequences. The police aren’t
bad people, they’re just doing their job.
Granted, we may not like it very much,
but it’s here to stay.
The Freshmen Burn
by Anna Chambers and Abby Spicer
Dear disgusting freshmen,
Each year, it seems as though you get worse.
You have no regard for anyone in the entire
building, not even for yourself. 90% of Mrs.
Stieg’s discipline referrals are for freshman,
and no one is surprised. You have completely lost your minds, your personal map of the
school, and your dignity. Please, for everyone’s
sake, pull yourselves together and stay out of
the way.
Confidence: You have WAY too much of it.
Hitting on seniors because you think you have
“swag” is embarrassing, for everyone involved.
I’m glad you like yourself, but no one else does.
Learn how to control yourself around members
of the opposite sex and upperclassmen.
Stairs: Read the clearly labeled staircase
and realize that one staircase goes up and the
other goes down. Do not go up the down stairs
and get confused when everyone decides they
hate you. Using the wrong stairs even affects
the teachers, “Go up these stairs, these are the
‘up’ stairs, USE them,” yelled Mrs. Deitrich.
Don’t cause her to lose her mind.
Hallway protocol: Figure it out. The hallways are for walking, not stopping in the middle to hug all of your friends that you haven’t
seen since first period. Forming clusters just
emphasizes the fact that you’re a freshman. We
want to run over you, and we will not hesitate.
Take a shower: No seriously, take one.
Know when to speak: Seniors are better
than you, always and forever. You follow us on
Instagram, Twitter, everything you can find us
on, but that does not make us friends. We don’t
need your favorites or your likes, we don’t need
you at all, and we don’t want you. Don’t try to
speak to us, you small, sad rodents. Oh, and
you’re not funny. We don’t think you’re funny.
If we laugh, it’s at you not with you.
The size of your body: It is astonishingly
small. You are so small, TLC would give you
your own show, (until the producers met all of
you, then they would immediately cancel said
show). It is hard to navigate the halls because
we can’t even see you; you’re like small baby
cockroaches scurrying around avoiding death.
Knowing your flaws as a freshman and figuring out how to disguise them is the only way
to survive in this building. We can only hope
that you can learn correct behaviors before
your sophomore year. Try not to taint Paducah
Tilghman this year.
From,
Every Upperclassman Ever
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CLUELESS
LOOK-A-LIKES
by Anna Chambers and Abby Spicer
Cher
Anna Henderson (10)
Tai
Julia Parrish (12)
This Month in History
by Matthew VanHoose
On August 2, 1776, the founding fathers of the United States gathered at the Continental Congress to sign the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Fifty-five members in all of the
Congress signed the document. This event marked the birth of the United States and was the first
time the Thirteen Colonies became unified against for a single cause. While the Revolutionary
War had been going on for months already at this point, the Declaration of Independence solidified the U.S as a nation.
On August 6, 1945, the first Atomic Bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima
by the American B-29 bomber Enola Gay. The dropping of the bomb, known as Fat Man, was
the first time an atomic weapon was used in warfare. The bomb was detonated 1800 feet above
Hiroshima, completely destroying the city. 105,000 people were killed in the initial blast, and
100,000 others later perished due to radiation. The bombing of Hiroshima, and later bombing
of another Japanese city Nagasaki, pressured Japan into surrendering and signing a truce ending
World War II.
On August 15, 1969, Woodstock began at a large field near Bethel, New York. The event
symbolized the drastic counter-culture movement spreading throughout the American youth, as
nearly 300,000 young people made the journey to New York for the three day concert. Some of
the most memorable performances of the weekend came from the biggest stars of the era, including Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution was passed, granting women the right to vote. After years of peaceful protests and a reformed American political
landscape, all women finally gained the right to vote in elections, and their votes held the same
weight as men. This amendment was passed under President Woodrow Wilson.
On August, 24, 79 AD the volcano Vesuvius erupted near the Italian village of Pompeii. The
ash and deadly flames completely covered the village, preserving it for archaeologists to uncover
nearly 1,900 years later. The village of Pompeii is now a tourist destination in Italy and features
the preserved remains of its former inhabitants in the exact position they were in when the ash
reached them.
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Get involved, PT
by Kaki Shadoan and Lucie Tyrrell
Dionne
Jennai Mitchell (12)
Josh
Max Overlin (10)
Murray
Dylan Howard (12)
Photos by Claire Kelly
Images courtesy of Google Images
With the school year just beginning, it is no surprise that your head is full of things to keep
track of-new classes, new teachers, and for some of you, a new school! While it is understandable that you will be busy getting adjusted to these things, there is something else that is crucial
to having an amazing experience at Paducah Tilghman this year, and that is getting involved!
Below is a list of all the amazing clubs offered here at Tilghman. Take a look and see which ones
would be the best fit for you!
Academic Team (Mrs. Wynne)- The Academic Team is a great way for you to explore new ways
of learning and challenge yourself and others through quick recall and various testing competitions.
Anime Club (Mrs. Broyles)-The Anime Club will expose you to various aspects of Japanese
culture through discussions, cosplay, and a multitude of anime films.
B.A.B.E.S. (Mrs. Bedeau)- B.A.B.E.S (Becoming Accomplished, Beautiful, Excellent, and Successful) is a club targeted towards female underclassmen to help build leadership, confidence,
and social skills. Girl Scouts is also affiliated with this organization.
B2G (Mrs. Bedeau)- B2G (Boys to Gentlemen) is similar to BABES, but it is for male underclassmen to get more involved in the school community.
Chess Club (Mr. Tucker)- The Chess Club is an interactive and laid-back learning experience
for everyone who wants to learn how to play the amazing game of chess!
F.B.L.A. (Mrs. Balkey & Mrs. Saladino)- F.B.L.A (Future Business Leaders of America) is a
business-oriented club that offers workshops and competitions to test your business knowledge
and leadership skills.
FCA (Mrs. Adkins)- FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is a Christian community-based
club that focuses on worship and serving others.
FCCLA (Mrs. Workman)- FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America) is a club
to help students get involved in their community and enhance their leadership skills.
Interact (Mr. Rich & Mrs. Wyant)- Interact Club focuses on serving others on a local, national,
and international level. Join today and participate in the amazing service opportunities they
provide!
Literary Circle (Mrs. Wyant)- Being in Literary Circle will expose you to different genres of
literature and give you a new perspective on the work through in-depth discussions.
Mock Trial (Mrs. Hancock)- Mock Trial provides you with the opportunity to experience representing attorneys, witnesses, and a real-life courtroom setting.
Pep Club (Class of 2016)- The Pep Club is the perfect way for students to get more involved in
supporting Tilghman sports and showing off their PT Pride!
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by Talia Housman
In the Artist of the Month feature, The Bell will recognize a different artist at Tilghman every issue. The first
artist recognized is Ion Kight, 18 year senior. He has been in the art program with Ms. Bagget for four years, but he
started drawing in sixth grade and never stopped. He would like to go to college for art and has his mind on Ohio
University, to do something with film. He is inspired by science fiction movies, and his favorite medium to use is
colored pencils.
He really likes science, and his favorite class is AP Psychology. He attended GSA the summer of his sophomore
year, where he was instructed for three weeks in drawing, printing making, and sculpting. One thing he took away
from his time at GSA was different shading techniques. He used these techniques in his piece, Invasion. This piece
was inspired by science fiction. The piece depicts the Statue of Liberty in the foreground with an alien invasion in the
background. It was done in colored pencil with a little bit of ink. This was done in preparation for the AP Portfolio
exam, on which he scored a 4. This piece took Ion one week to complete.
A Tip from the Artist: Draw from others before you create yourself.
Netflix remedy for back to school blues
by Alaysia Hamilton
If I Stay
Freaks and Geeks
Are you more of a freak or a geek? Freaks
and Geeks, set in 1980, portrays
what high school is really like
including all of the everyday
fears, humiliations, and little
successes that you go through.
Lindsay Weir, a star mathlete,
rebels and starts hanging out
with high school freaks. She is
pressured to do things just because she wants to fit in with
her new friends. Meanwhile,
freshman Sam Weir is trying to survive
while being threatened almost daily
by older bullies and being exposed
to new things. Written by Paul Feig
and produced by Judd Apatow,
this show created the bromance
of James Franco and Seth Rogen.
Many other celebrities like Jason
Segel also got their start on this
show. This spectacular show was
sadly cancelled after twelve episodes. It was simply before its time.
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A road accident leaves Mia Hall
trapped between life and
death. This melodrama
transitions from flashbacks to the present
alongside Mia’s family.
The adaptation of Gayle
Foreman’s bestseller is
intriguing because of its
interpretation of an outof-body experience. It
naturally makes the audience
feel sympathy for Mia.
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman is an animated comedy about the life of
a former sitcom star. He is half
horse/half human living in Los
Angeles and trying to get jobs.
It’s a social commentary about
how our actions have consequences. There are many painful situations that happen to BoJack that you can relate to. It’s not a
show that will have you dying with
laughter at the very beginning; you
will have to watch it and let the humor build. Believe me, it’s worth
it.If you like dark and bitter humor; this is the show for you. Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, it
stars Will Arnett, Alison Brie and
many more.
Some of the best flashbacks envolve
her relationship with up and coming rock star, Adam Wilde. She
is taken out of her comfort zone
when she struggles to fit in with
the rock world. This movie isn’t
just a battle between life and
death, there’s also a collision of
classical music and rock n’ roll.
Shauna Cross’ screenplay was
directed by R.J. Cutler and stars
Chloe Grace Moretz and Jamie
Blackley.
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Staten Island Summer
Staten Island summer is a
coming of age story about
a boy and his friend spending the last summer together before they have to
go in their separate ways.
They spend the last weekend thinking of the best
thing they can do - throw a party. It
shows you how
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Ant Man shatters expectations
moving from your hometown and beginning your
new life has some challenges. Written by Saturday Night Live’s very own
Colin Jost and produced by
Lorne Michaels, the movie
contains many actors from
SNL like Bobby Moynihan, Cecily Strong, and Mike O’Brien.
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by Jack Boyd
Marvel’s newest comic book adaptation, Ant Man, shatters expectations for fans
worldwide. The protagonist, Scott Lang, is hilariously executed
by actor Paul Rudd. He plays a quirky and likeable ex-convict
who turns good in order to save the world. As you can probably
tell by his name, Ant Man possesses very unusual powers compared to the typical super hero. He has the ability to shrink down
to the size of an ant while maintaining his normal strength. This
unique capability gives a whole new dynamic to the film because
the viewer can see the world from the perspective of an ant.
The love interest is excellently played Evangeline Lilly. She is
strong an independent woman in the film who, at first, is disgusted
by Scott Lang but eventually falls for his friendly and goofy personality. The antagonist, Yellow Jacket, is played by Corey Stoll, who pulls off a truly evil scientist.
He is the villain of the film and he possesses the same ability to shrink in size as the
Ant Man. When the two shrink down to the same size, it allows for very unique
fight scenes and confrontations. The hero and villain
have a great chemistry that feeds off of one another and
displays true hatred.
This movie is not only a thrilling action movie, but a
hilarious comedy that will have your side hurting from
laughter by the end of the movie. One moment you’ll
be holding on to your chair and the next hysterically
laughing. This film will take you on a roller coaster of
emotion. It has it all, from intense chase scenes to riveting fight sequences. It is a fun movie that will appeal to
people of all ages. Whether it’s date night or you’re going to the movies with some
friends, Ant Man is the movie for you.
Mayfield Week
by Maddie Chambers
Monday: Beach Day
Tuesday: Decades Day
Wednesday: Hick Day
Thursday: Blue Day
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Short film fulfills fantasy
by J. Roberto dos Remedios
I was fairly skeptical when I was recommended a recently released short film,
Kung Fury. My skepticism was wrongly placed. Kung Fury ranks among my top
favorite movies of all time, despite being one-fourth the length of regular feature
films.
The movie’s characters are the first to grab the audience’s attention and plant the seed of amazement in the
watcher. The main character, Kung Fury, receives his
power of Kung Fu mastery by being struck by lightning
and afterwards bitten by a cobra. The antagonist, Hitler,
becomes a Kung Fu master in his own right and goes
by the appellation of Kung Fuhrer. Other characters include Triceracop, a dinosaur police officer; Hackerman,
the world’s greatest hacker; and Thor, the Norse God of
Thunder. All the characters appear in one scene for one
of the most amazing and silly final showdowns in history
between Kung Fury’s team and the entire Third Reich.
Kung Fury also has enthralling fight scenes throughout and hilarious one-liners to
match. There is never a dull moment in its entire 31 minute run, from the first Kung
Fury vs rogue arcade machine robot to the flashback fight, and finally to the conclusive Nazi army decimation. All the while, comedic one-liners fill the dialogue.
Some of my favorites include: “’I’m disarming you’ [Kung Fury proceeds to rip off
a soldier’s arm]” and “’It’s the Viking age,’ and ‘That explains the laser raptors.’”
Musically-wise, the film was perfectly scored. The anthem of the movie, “True
Survivor,” was sung majestically by David Hasselhoff to the nostalgic synth-pop
background and beats that truly deliver a fitting 80’s timbre. The song, “Careful Shouting,” gives a smooth yet funny homage to
George Michael’s “Careless Whisper.” Most of the
soundtrack is a perfect electronica-influenced fit for
the theme of the movie, with the exception of “Barbarianna,” a hard rock track used for the introduction of
the Viking of the same name. All of the songs fit not
just with the movie as a whole, but in every scene that
they are played. They provide the perfect atmosphere
for each setting and are perform well in keeping audiences pumped up while watching.
Kung Fury is the perfect movie to relieve 80’s nosImages by Google Images talgia, from action to music, with a ceaseless fantasy
of ridiculous characters and plot. With only 31 minutes, it’s a quick but thrillingly
fun way to spend a good view on. Sometimes the movie does have moments where
it’s “so bad that it’s good,” but mixed with the parts that are perfect from the get-go,
Kung Fury pleases audiences and is a very fun movie.
Mac Demarco releases third studio album
by Hannah Hunt
Mac Demarco warms the hearts of many, as he comes out with his third studio
This is by far the most personal of Demarco’s albums, making his audience feel
album Another One. Demarco surprised everyone back in May when he released like they’re there in his, small, Brooklyn home along with him and his girlfriend
a video announcing that a new album would be released in SepNikki, or as he calls her “my sweet Kiki.” Demarco’s house is lotember. Demarco is notorious for creating insanely good music in
cated by the Hudson River, so to commemorate this special place,
a short amount of time, with dropping all three of his albums in
Demarco dedicates his closing track to his fans by inviting them
a three year time span. This album was recorded in two weeks;
to his home in “My House by the Water.” This song is a layered
the first week was devoted to the writing of Another One and the
instrumental of a recording of the Hudson River and a repeating
second was spent recording. You would think this record would be
melody on the keyboard which ends with Mac saying “6802 Bayquite sloppy, having been created in such a short amount of time,
field Ave., Arverne New York, stop on by I’ll make you a cup of
but the album’s lyrics contain a whole lot of charm and beautiful
coffee; c’ya later.” People have taken Mac up on this offer, and he
instrumentation. This highly relatable album talks about the ups
invites them into his home with open arms.
and downs that anyone’s love life can go through and takes us on a
After listening to Another One, you will feel warmth and love
journey through Mac Demarco’s thoughts on love and romance.
that radiates from Demarco’s lyrics. If you are looking for a relatThe opening track of Another One, “The Way You’d Love
able and consistent record, then Another One is worth a listen. I
Images by Google Images can almost assure you that after you give this record a try, you’ll
Her,” is an extremely catchy song that shows how Mac has evolved
in what instrumentation he puts in his tracks. Instead of focusing heavily on the want to make that 14 hour drive to go grab a cup of joe and have a quality conversastrings, Demarco shows that he also has skills on the keys. His signature jangly, tion with the one and only Mac Demarco.
rock sound has been toned down by the pleasant chords that he has created on his
old, Yamaha keyboard.
It’s a director’s cut
by Hunter Grubbs and J. Roberto dos Remedios
Movie directors often make a name for themselves in a single film. Even so,
directors in the same genre may have their own stylistic preferences that make them
stand out. Tim Burton and Andrew Stanton are two directors whose movies have
been very popular. Burton’s Corpse Bride and Edward Scissorhands plus Stanton’s
Finding Nemo and Cars are some of their most famous works. Both are generally
family friendly movie directors, but with some big differences.
Tim Burton is a 56 year old director from Burbank, California. He’s made a name
for himself as the director of big titles, such as Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland,
Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Tim
Burton has created movies in live-action and in stop-motion-animation.
His movies all have an appeal to all audiences, but he always leaves his own
dark touch in all of them. When you watch a Tim Burton movie, you can always
expect humor mixed in with commonly presented themes of insanity and the afterlife. Many of his main characters are either dead, crazy, or in some way chillingly
haunting. There is always a chance for a scare or a momentary shudder.
Andrew Stanton is a 49 year old director from Rockport, Massachusetts. His
movies have a completely opposite feel from Burton’s, yet they appeal to the same
audience. Stanton is famous for directing Finding Nemo, Cars, Bug’s Life, Wall-E,
and The Incredibles. The Rockport director is a big part of Pixar’s team and helps
direct most movies. Most of Stanton’s movies are warm-hearted, sweet stories. His
works are CGI animated and even have some 3D elements incorporated every now
and then.
So if you’re looking for a movie to watch with the family and are looking for
good names to choose from, look no further than Burton and Stanton. The choice is
yours between gothic, crazy comedy or warm-hearted, feel-good adventures.
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Sports
Tilghman Football takes care of
McCracken to begin season
by Teri Doss
The football season is officially underway after a 21-7 victory over the McCracken County Mustangs in the first game of the season. The game got off to
a slow start with neither team scoring until the second quarter. Cory Fike scored
the first and only touchdown of the night for the Mustangs on a 57 yard carry.
Tilghman soon answered when senior quarterback Jesse Dunigan ran 17 yards
for the score. The game was tied at the end of the half. In the third quarter,
Dunigan threw to fellow senior teammate Sayveon McEwen for PT’s second
score of the game.
With just under nine minutes to go in the game, Dunigan scored his second
rushing touchdown of the night on a 4-yard run. This put the boys in blue on top
21-7. The Mustangs failed in their attempts at a comeback and thus Tilghman
now leads the series between the two schools 2-1.
After the game McEwen stated that “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins
games.” Indeed it did. The Tornado defense was a force to be reckoned with as
they held the Mustangs to their fewest points in school history. Sayveon McEwen and junior Wallace McCoy both had interceptions in the second half that
helped halt McCracken’s momentum. While McCoy and McEwen had highlight plays, it must also be noted that the rest of the defensive players all per-
Boys soccer squad
hopeful for success
by Jack Boyd and Samuel Tyrrell
Varsity boy’s soccer expects positive results this fall season. There are 13
seniors on the squad, the most in the district by far. They kicked off the season
at the Bluegrass Games in Lexington, leaving with a record of one win and two
ties. The win came against Shelby County, with a hat trick from the starting
striker Noe Ramirez. The ties came against Laboratory School and Ryle County’s A Team. Ryle has won the state championship twice in the last ten years, so
beating their prestigious soccer program was quite a feat for the Tornados.
The Tornados’ first match of the season was at Marshall County, as usual.
The game was a physical battle the entire time, but Tilghman couldn’t pull off
the win. They rebounded, however, with their home opener against St. Mary,
netting an impressive 9 goals while conceding none.
Coach Austin commented, “The boys finally found their rhythm after our loss
at Marshall, and I know we will continue to improve as the season progresses.
The younger kids stepped up and got a few goals themselves.
The Varsity soccer team includes seniors Noe Ramirez, Samuel Tyrrell, Jack
Boyd, Carter Noneman, Wesley Blondell, Hunter Golightly, Brent Hutcheson,
Heath Ford, Matthew VanHoose, Blake Turner, Jose Reyes, and Reese Butler.
The juniors, sophomores, and freshman include Jacob Curry, Peyton Freeman,
Sammy Mundy, Caleb White, Noah Pierce, Emilio Blanks, and Eric Riffe. Make
sure to come out and support the team!
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formed well in their respective roles as
they only allowed the Mustang offense to
be on the field for 14 minutes of the total
48 minutes of play.
When asked about the game, Dunigan
commented that “The McCracken game
will give us momentum going into the
next few games, but we still have to take
it one game at a time in order to make it
Photos courtesy of Wayne Walden
to the state championship.” At the end of the night,
Jesse Dunigan finished 9-11 on passing for 88 yards and had 57 yards rushing.
Junior Jordan Overstreet was Tilghman’s leading rusher with 59 yards on 11
carries. Senior Aaron Draw had nine carries for 39 yards and three receptions
for 43 yards.
The Blue Tornado is looking to make this year a great one. Continue to support these boys at every game and show your Tilghman Pride! This year’s team
is aiming at nothing less than a state championship-one down, 14 more to go.
Lady Tornado soccer
team looks to improve
by Caroline Meiners
After a summer full of conditioning and preseason practices, the Lady Tornado has a promising start on the 2015 soccer season. They played their first
preseason match agains Muhlenberg County, their second against Caldwell
County, amd their third against Caldwell County.
In their first game of district play, the Lady Tornado played the St. Mary
Vikings in a thrilling match. The two teams were held at 0-0 through the
two halves of regular play. The match was extended into two golden goal
overtimes, and the game then went into five penalty kicks. The Lady Tornado
triumphed with three goals scored, one each by junior midfielder Katie Ladd,
senior midfielder Kelsie Schultz, and senior defender Abigail Hawkins.
The head coach of the varsity girls soccer team is Tony Sonnabend. Assistant coaches are Joe Pearson and Jessica Pearson. Captain Abigail Hawkins
says, “I’ve enjoyed kicking off my last soccer season with my great teammates, and I can’t wait to see the things we will accomplish together!”
Seniors on the team are Abigail Hawkins, Kelsie Schultz, Hannah Hunt,
Ashton Hurst, and Jade Holland. Juniors include Michael-Ellen Walden,
Katie Ladd, Caroline Meiners, Johanna Rodriguez, and Reagan Davidson.
Sophomores and freshman on the varsity girls soccer team are Peyton Ford,
Jamie Black, Taylor Willis, Ariana Moore, Jennifer Young, Mary Kate Via,
and Sarah Hobbs.
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Tilghman’s track dynasty continues
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T H E
by Parker Belt
The Paducah Tilghman boys’ Track and Field team has, again, claimed the Kentucky AA State Championship. They defeated Fort Thomas Highlands by a last
minute point with a final score 65-64, earning the school its 29th Track and Field State Championship. Coach Randy Wyatt was extremely pleased with how the
athletes handled themselves in the hotel and in public, the overall performance, and how hard they fought to win.
The team had been the topped ranked team in the state for the majority of the season, but dropped down to 5th after the Regional Track meet. Not only did the
team drop in the rankings, but they were also predicted to be 28 points behind first place at the state meet. This, however, meant nothing to our boys as they fought
their way to 1st place.
The Track and Field program’s mission for the upcoming years is to help Paducah Tilghman win two more titles in order tie Louisville Male for the most State
Championships in the state of Kentucky. Coach Wyatt will be reaching out to many of Tilghman’s athletes that have not been a part of the team in order to better their
chances of a repeat. He is looking forward to the upcoming season and stated, “I really believe we have a legit shot at another title.”
Tilghman welcomes new
Athletic Director
by Talia Housman
Mr. Durfee was named PT’s Athletic Director. He is super excited to start this
year and hopes to be able to fill the shoes of our last athletic director Mr. Wall. He
is an Assistant Principal and the coordinator of student activities. His job is about
70% athletics and 30% other duties. Before working at Tilghman, Mr. Durfee was
a teacher and a coach at Ballard County High School for nine years and McCracken County High School for seven years. This is his first administrative position.
Personally, he is a runner and competes in marathons occasionally. He came to
Tilghman for the school's great spirit and pride. He loves the size of the school and
the family-like atmosphere. His favorite thing so far has been the people in our
district from the superintendent down to the students, and he has loved his experience here so far and is impressed with Tilghman’s faculty and students.
Keep an eye on your Twitter page because Mr. Durfee has his own Twitter
account and is planning to link it to other social media outlets to get Tilghman’s
name out! He plans to promote our school spirit through social media. This is a
good opportunity to follow the school’s sports, especially with the football season
and the basketball season to follow. Make sure you stop in and give Mr. Durfee a
Tilghman hello and follow his Twitter account!
Volleyball season underway
by Maddie Ybarzabal
Within the first two weeks of the season, the Tilghman volleyball team faced
some of the hardest teams they’ll play all season. They kicked off the season with
Freshman, JV, and Varsity matches against Livingston County. The freshman
team lost 21-15, 21-10. The JV match was a hard fought battle, losing 21-18 in
the first set, winning 21-13 in the second, but just falling short in the third set, 2116. Varsity played a five-game match and won two out of the five. “We should
have been on our feet more,” says junior, Lexi Mayes. “Our communication and
defense were not as strong as they should have been. We’ll definitely work on
these things and be able to beat Livingston when we play them again.” Lady
Tornado will face Livingston again on September 21 at home.
JV and Varsity traveled to Crittenden County to face the Lady Racers. The JV
team underestimated their competition and lost 2-0. Varsity executed and communicated well, winning 25-16, 25-12, and 25-13. Winning their first full match
so early in the season, the team shows a lot of improvement from last year. “The
team shows so much improvement, and we have high hopes for this season,” says
senior, Clare Froehlich.
If they continue to improve as they are, they’ll have a very competitive season.
“Having a lot of support at games makes us play a lot better,” says Megan Davis,
a freshman varsity player. Everyone should cheer on the Lady Tornado in their
home game against St. Mary on August 31!
Jim Larson steps in as new
Girls’ Basketball Coach
by Charli Doss and Parker Belt
Jim Larson takes over as Girls’ Basketball Head Coach replacing Rod Thomas
who has taken a position as an assistant for the Tilghman Boys’ Basketball Team.
Larson has coached for 24 years at various schools and is no stranger to western
Kentucky basketball. He has been an assistant coach for five years and Athletic
Director for three years at St. Mary High School and also helped lead the girls’
basketball team to an All A Regional Championship. He left St. Mary to become
a head coach of the girls’ basketball team at Livingston Central High School. In
his three years there, he led the team to three straight District Championships and
a Region Two Runner-up.
Larson is making the return back to Western Kentucky after being in Alabama
for health-related issues. When asked what made him want to coach at Tilghman,
he stated, “Tilghman is what I consider one of the best coaching jobs in the state.”
Larson has only met with the team in non-mandatory open gyms, but he sees a lot
of players with potential.
Doss wilts the competition
by Charli Doss
Teri Doss, Tilghman senior, shoots a 30 on the front nine at her home course,
the Country Club of Paducah, in the annual Paducah Sun Ladies’ golf tournament, held at Paxton Park and the Country Club of Paducah on July 28th-29th.
Teri went into this year’s tournament as the reigning champion and rallied to win
again this year with a final two day score of 136 (71-65). The competition of lady
golfers was at an all time high this year with many of the golfers playing at the
college level.
Teri went on to say that “having a low round at the end of my summer golf
season has really given me a lot of confidence going into my last high school
season.” Doss has started her last high school golf season as the reigning Region
1 champ and has higher hopes for this season at the state level.
The high school golf season is currently in full swing. Teri and Charli Doss are
competing in many different all-girls tournaments around the state. Teri has won
three of the five tournaments that she has played in so far this high school season.
The boys are young and working their way up to competition levels during the
week in nine hole matches. The 2015 boys’ golf team includes Travis Crouch
(12th), Owen Workman (11th), Isaac Humphrey (11th), Eli Workman (9th), Simon Bickerstaff (9th), Sammy Lambert (8th), and AJ Armstrong (7th). Both the
girls and boys teams are working hard to compete at the Regional tournament in
September. Good Luck and Go Low!!
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