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IN THIS ISSUE
1 News
2 Faculty/ Club Spotlight
3 School News
4 School News
5 Summer Activities
6 Student Spotlight
7 City J obs
8 Sports: Baseball
9 Sports: Softball
10 In-Depth: Classroom Technology
11 In-Depth: Classroom Technology
12 Entertainment
13 Entertainment
14 Opinions
15 Opinions
16 Opinions
17 Viking Voice
18 Viking Voice
19 Viking Voice
20 Around Campus
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T h e B r y a n H i g h S c h o o l
Volume 40, Number 4 May 2011
Eduardo Alvarado and Cecelia Mata
Staff writers
On Thursday, May 5, junior John Fuller attended the
UIL State Academic Meet in Austin.
He competed in both news writing
and editorial writing after advanc-
ing from region competition in Waco
with a 1st place fnish in news and 2nd
place fnish in editorial.
The state competition pits the top
twelve competitors against each other to
vie for top honors in Texas journalism.
Fuller earned a 1st place fnish in
editorial writing, placing him as the
top editorial writer.
He also fnished in 3rd place for the news writing event.
The combination of points for those two fnishes also
earned the BHS journalism program the 1st place team
award for state, following a 1st place team fnish at re-
gion.
Fullers frst trip to the state meet proved successful,
but the team is already looking to
next years competition for improve-
ment.
I think we have a real chance to re-
turn to the state meet next year with
additional writers and repeat as the
number one journalism team, UIL
coordinator and journalism coach
Rebecca Dominy said.
The UIL program is always looking
for additional members and students
with strengths across all academic ar-
eas.
Students interested in joining can contact Rebecca
Dominy in room 6160 for more details.
NORSEMAN
News Writing
Headline Writing
Feature Writing
Feature Writing
Feature Writing
Editorial Writing
Journalism Team
Current Issues & Events
Current Issues & Events
Current Issues & Events Team
Spelling & Vocabulary
Spelling & Vocabulary Team
Number Sense
Computer Science
Computer Science Team
Literary Criticism Team
John Fuller
John Fuller
John Fuller
Emma Raleigh
Cecelia Mata
John Fuller
John Fuller
David Gilman
Rowan Martin
Jonathan Haven
Ryan Gates
Competition
1st Place
1st Place
2nd Place
5th Place
6th Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
1st Place
5th Place
2nd Place
5th Place
2nd Place
6th Place
6th Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
Competitor Place
Journalist wins top honors at state meet
The UIL Academic team competes
throughout the year across differ-
ent academic felds.
Project Graduation ticket deadline looming
Seniors planning to attend Proj-
ect Graduation on May 28 have one
more opportunity to purchase tick-
ets for the event.
PTA parents will be in the Blue
Commons again on May 20 for the
fnal day of ticket sales.
Tickets are $20 and seniors will
be given a T-shirt that must be worn
to the event as their ticket of entry.
Seniors who purchased a senior
package have already paid for their
tickets, but still must go through the
check-off process to clear any fnes
and sign the safety waver.
Project Graduation will be held at
the Texas A&M Rec Center and the
doors will open at 11:00 PM. The
doors will close at midnight and no
students will be admitted after that
time.
The party will end at 5:00 AM af-
ter a night of games, memories and
prizes.
11:30 Guys Beauty Contest
11:30-3:45
Basketball, Bingo, Casino, Infatable Games,
Outside Pool, Ping Pong, Racquetball, Rock
Climbing Wall, Volleyball and Dominos
12:15 Girls Dance Contest
1:50 Swing Dance Lessons I
2:40 Swing Dance Lessons II
3:30 Swing Dance Contest
4:00 Memory Lane Presentation
Contest Winners/Prize Drawings
Junior John Fuller prepares to compete
in the news writing contest at the state
UIL academics meet in Austin.
DISTRICT UIL RESULTS
Page 2 - Faculty & Club Spotlight
Eduardo Alvarado
Staff writer
Academic Decathlon (AcaDec) holds a yearly com-
petition that tests students knowledge in multiple cat-
egories including art, mathematics and science among
other areas. Students compete individually and as a
team to advance through the competition.
The team is composed of nine members across the
academic spectrum: 3 A or Honor students, 3 B
or Scholastic students, and 3 C or Varsity students.
Our team consists of A, B and C students, so stu-
dents dont have to have a 4.0 to be competitive,
coach Kristen White said. Students can be on the
team as long as they stay eligible in their classes.
AcaDec is not just a club at Bryan High, its also a
class which allows students the opportunity to utilize
that time to study.
We usually spend the whole hour of class study-
ing; we choose specifc days for specifc subjects,
senior Sabrina Rowan said. We also have to work
on doing interviews and we have to work on speeches
and impromptus.
Some of the core values of AcaDec include aca-
demic growth, challenging multidisciplinary learn-
ing, teamwork and high standards of honesty and
integrity. The core values move beyond purely aca-
demic standards and hope to foster growth across the
developmental spectrum.
My favorite part of being in
AcaDec is the fact that it helped
me with my confdence, Row-
an said. Before I was in Aca-
Dec, I was not confdent in my-
self.
To be on the team, students
must meet specifc criteria and
be willing to put in the required
work. There is also an applica-
tion that students need to fll
out for consideration.
You have to be determined,
willing to work and at least
marginally intelligent, senior
Catherine Miller said. You
also have to be able to remember things and be will-
ing to put in the work. If youre not willing to put in
the work, you wont do well in AcaDec.
In January, students earned 3rd place honors at the
Regional meet in Houston. Senior Catherine Miller
placed 1st in art, 2nd in economics, 3rd in super quiz
and 3rd highest scoring Honors student at regionals.
Senior Joseph Ha-
ven earned 3rd place
honor in economics,
2nd in social science,
1st in language lit-
erature, 2nd in art and
4th highest Scholastic
student at regionals.
Senior Elly Hughes
placed 2nd in inter-
view. Junior Zuriel
Williams placed 3rd
in interview and
junior Dylan Hart
placed 3rd in speech
and music.
The team is cur-
rently seeking students to compete on the 2011-2012
team. Students who are interested can talk with Aca-
Dec sponsors Kristen White or Matthew Berry.
Academics win top focus in student program
History teacher challenges students to link future to past
Emma Raleigh
Staff writer
Teaching takes a lot of heart, and in
Chad Cryers case, that statement has
an even deeper meaning. The AP Unit-
ed States and IB 20th Century History
teacher recently underwent open-heart
surgery in the fall of 2010. After seven
years of teaching at Bryan High,
it was an adjustment to return to
the classroom after such an ex-
perience.
After returning to the class-
room, Cryer says that he has
become more laid back and ap-
preciative.
Im beginning to appreciate
moments more, Cryer said,
and I see the value of small
things as apposed to the frustra-
tion of everyday life.
What Cryer appreciates most
about teaching history is the
broad impact it has on each student.
The fact that you live in [history],
the concept that everything that we
teach about has a connection to every
individual in the classroom [is what at-
tracts me to history], Cryer said. Re-
gardless of the diversity, it has affected
everything we know of today.
Although history has become a pas-
sion for Cryer, it wasnt the occupation
that he frst pursued.
I originally intended to begin coach-
ing, but I found out that it was diffcult
to teach and coach at the same time,
Cryer said. Everything I liked about
coaching applied to the classroom as
well. You get teamwork, leadership,
and camaraderie.
As one of the most well-regarded
history teachers at the school, students
and faculty alike see Cryer as dedicated
and compassionate about his work.
He works way harder than any other
teacher I know, junior Molly Wise
said. He dedicates a lot of time to the
way he teaches.
One of the things
that makes me
appreciate him so
much is his devo-
tion to students.
Hes offered to
get here at 6:00 in
the morning so I
could study with
him, thats extreme de-
votion to your students,
and what theyre learn-
ing.
History department
head, Ruth Whiteley
agrees and believes
Cryer will continue
to adapt and grow as
studentsneeds change.
He is very knowledgeable, White-
ley said. He understands what a good
teacher is, and the work it takes to con-
tinue to be a good teacher. He certainly
cares about the students, not only as an
individual, but as a student in concern
for their academic success not just in
high school, but also as they get ready
to go to college.
His knowledge of the subject, and
his dedication to it allow him to push
his students to value their individual
thoughts.
He really expands and challenges
you, and kind of forces you to see every
side [of an issue], Wise said. I think
thats how he helps people get an idea
of how they need to develop an opinion
or a view of something.
Senior Emma Howard likes the inno-
vative ways Cryer integrates real-life
examples into the curriculum.
He presents everything with all the
different sides, he doesnt just teach
from one perspective, Howard said.
He makes connections to other events
too.
Cryer enriches his students through
his lessons, and hopes they will take
what theyve learned to new heights.
My overall goal would be for each
and every individual student to under-
stand that their life has a huge effect
on the future of the world, Cryer said.
[With] every decision that each indi-
vidual makes, history is being written
as they make those decisions.
AcaDec Team: Sabrina Rowan, Catherine Miller,
Rebekah Morris, Joseph Haven, Dylan Hart,
Zuriel Williams, Elly Hughes, Natalie Riojas
Classroom, Club Spotlight - Page 3
Students get wild
with cultural outreach
Jamie Berthold
Staff writer
In the vibrant celebration of mu-
sic and dance, students from diverse
backgrounds join together to form
Vikingoteo, which promotes leader-
ship, community and friendship while
incorporating fun.
Sponsor Alejandro Morales has de-
veloped the band based on different
cultures and languages.
"Vikingoteo comes from the lan-
guage of the Aztecs where 'oteo' means
'wild'," Morales said. "So, we are the
'wild Vikings'."
Besides bringing culture into the
student's lives, Morales wanted to
unite the different groups that form in
high school through the art of music.
"I started Vikingoteo due to the lack
of student involvement," Morales
said. "If students were not involved in
sports, choir, band, Shy-Annes or other
[high profle] groups, I was concerned
they would not be involved at all and I
thought they needed an outlet."
Vikingoteo has successfully reached
out to a variety of students to create a
place where everyone feels accepted.
"[The group] has been composed of
all sorts of kids, from the most popular
kids at Bryan High, to the ones that no
one knows exists," Morales said.
Morales sees dance as a way to get
people out of their shells and experi-
ence new things.
"I was the one no one knew existed
and dancing really changed my life,
I toured with the national theatre and
danced around the US," Morales said.
"I also performed at the White House
twice and that's what I want to do; I
want to change people's lives."
Junior Jonathan Sauceda originally
joined the band to meet new people,
but through Morales passion for mu-
sic, he too has learned to develop a
passion for dancing.
I have been involved in music for
2 years and I love dancing, Sauceda
said. My favorite thing about the
band, though, is Mr. Morales because
he has taught me through new experi-
ences and made me a better person.
Senior Julian Cadena has been in-
volved in music since he was in mid-
dle school and is currently a member
of the Viking Band. Vikingoteo has
taught him life lessons beyond rhythms
and beats.
Ive learned that when you do
something you do it with ambition and
passion, and when you work with peo-
ple you do it with friendship, Cadena
said.
Besides performing, Vikingoteo
does its best to give back to the com-
munity.
We have been invited for MASH
(Make A Smile Happen), Toys for
Tots, and performed for different ra-
dio stations and organizations. We like
to help out with the community, Mo-
rales said.
The band meets weekly while danc-
ers meet on Tuesdays and musicians
meet on Wednesdays in the large au-
ditorium.
If youre interested in joining Vi-
kingoteo, contact Mr. Morales or
check out their webpage online for
more information.
Class helps students
visualize new careers
Cecelia Mata
Staff writer
Its obvious that the world of anima-
tion is getting bigger, as almost every-
thing that is seen on television, in mov-
ies and in games was edited or made
digitally in some way. For students
looking to break into this industry, the
animation graphics class is a way to get
started.
We look at all types of motion graph-
ics, animation graphics teacher Brian
Magouirk said. Whether its 2-D for
web design animation, .GIFs, 3-D, or
whether youre modeling for medi-
cal or movie production. I try to focus
mainly on 3-D because we have nice
equipment for it and its more fun.
The purpose of the class is to help
students further their knowledge of
how to develop animated graphics. The
students learn also and use new skills
on computers to make use of what they
know.
Ive learned how to design, 3-D
modeling, animations, and create dif-
ferent kinds of graphics and effects,
senior Casey Burgos said.
The class offers students a chance
to use a new medium to express them-
selves creatively.
It gives them a chance to take their
art to a new place. A lot of the students
I get are art people that either love it
or theyve had a lot of training through
our classes here, and Animation Graph-
ics gives them a different outlet, Ma-
gouirk said. Plus, if theyre thinking
of careers that involve visualization,
like architecture or even medicine,
theres many ways you can take it and
a lot of things that you can do.
The software that the class utilizes is
on level with industry standard equip-
ment used by professionals.
Right now we have a Dell system
with dual monitors. Its Windows-based
and the main software that we have is
a package called Autodesk Ani-
mation Academy, Magouirk
said. This includes 3-D Studio
Max, by Autodesk, which is the
main software all Halo worlds
are created with. We also have
Maya, which is another 3-D
package, and both of those are
professional grade.
The class pushes students to
raise their creativity to higher
levels by giving them the re-
sources to produce their vi-
sions.
Its helped me really use my
creativity and think outside the
box, Burgos said.
Allowing students the opportu-
nity to use advanced equipment
helps prepare them for future
careers in the animation feld.
If theyre planning on a career in
web graphics, in visualization or in
3-D animation for things like televi-
sion or movies, this would give them
a pretty good taste of what theyre go-
ing to see, Magouirk said. [Students]
have a good basis for going into the
collegiate level and the professional
level.
Some students are already looking to
make use of their knowledge in any ca-
reers they plan to fulfll in the future.
Its a whole lot of fun and I could re-
ally do a lot with it; I want to do some-
thing with digital design and it helps a
lot with that, Burgos said.
Students must be classifed as a ju-
nior or senior to enroll in the class and
are encouraged to have completed a
computer graphics class or art class
prior to enrollment.
Sophomore Nick Buck uses Bryce
software to create an animation of
a meteor crashing into a mountain.
Vikingoteo members play instruments, dance
and sing while performing at Blinn College.
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Marisa Lindeman
Staff writer
The delicious, heavenly smell of food
being prepared is a common aroma for
anybody traveling down the 6160 hall-
way.
Yet, what many students dont know
is, while they get to smell these mouth-
watering, edible treats, Brenda Guz-
mans catering class is battling against
time to prepare food for various cus-
tomers across the community.
The students operate the stoves and
participate in the creation of each order
placed with them from various groups
and costumers in the community.
We follow orders based on what
people want and fulfll them as fast as
possible, catering student Nasyelly
Hernandez said.
Many school programs have found it
convenient and more effcient to use the
catering class for events such as UIL
meets, sporting events, gifts, and after-
school meetings, because, like other
catering businesses in town, they also
produce high quality food.
Its great to be able to provide food
for an event and have the money go
back into the Bryan program, UIL co-
ordinator Rebecca Dominy said.
What many people may not know
about catering is it involves a lot of dis-
ciplined time management in meeting
the requirements for a customer's ex-
pectations with a specifc deadline.
Along with time management, cater-
ing also boosts responsibility, which
can help tremendously when having a
job outside of high school.
Guzman said that one of their most
diffcult jobs was at a retirement recep-
tion in Texas A&M, which was held
outdoors.
We served hot and cold fnger foods
as well as made a retirement cake. There
is a lot more to do when you are work-
ing a venue that is off site, like making
sure that you have everything you need
when you go the frst time because you
won't have time to come back, Guz-
man said.
Due to the need to get these orders
in as fast as possible, the program does
require a small amount of out of class
time.
If there is a job that was not complet-
ed in the two-hour class period, I have
one of my catering students work on it
during 6th period, and if we are still not
fnished, then I will fnish it during 7th,"
Guzman said. "I also sometimes have
to use time outside of school to test and
try different ideas and techniques before
the students actually work with them.
Even though the class takes a great
deal of work, effort and dedication, its
also very enjoyable.
[We] never have a dull moment and
its the most delicious class you will
ever take, catering student Ashley
Swanz said.
These components are very im-
portant for the students who plan
on entering the culinary world after
they graduate high school.
Culinary Arts has helped me
better my skills for the restaurant
business, Price said. I fnd it will
be very important especially
since I plan on being a res-
taurant manager.
The catering program
makes various amounts of
foods from all different food
groups that take great deal of
technique and learning.
When a customer asks for some-
thing that we have not tried
before it is always fun to get in the
kitchens and try new things. Guzman
said
For more information of how to get
involved in the cater-
ing class stop by
room 6159 or
speak with your
counselor.
Senior Jorvis McGee prepares cupcakes for
an assignment during his Culinary Arts class.
Volunteering
John Fuller
Editor
One of the best ways to productively
use idle summer time is to help others
and volunteer at local charities.
Giving back to the community not
only helps pass your time, but will
signifcantly impact the lives of oth-
ers.
Plus, there are a wide variety of
charities in the community, allowing
someone to pursue their own interests
while helping and serving the commu-
nity.
Organizations such as the Brazos
Valley Food Bank, Twin City Mission,
Project Unity, Brazos Valley Animal
Shelter, and The Childrens Museum
all welcome high school volunteers
and need extra help during the sum-
mer.
A simple Google search or phone-
book look-up will give anybody the
necessary contact information to begin
volunteering at any of these agencies.
Reading
John Fuller
Editor
As not just a way to spend a free af-
ternoon, reading has been shown to
improve a students cognitive abilities
in not just reading comprehension, but
writing as well.
Reading, of course, isnt just limited
to the books assigned to students dur-
ing ones courses, but can consist of
a wide variety of topics, giving any-
body the ability to not simply
explore their world and discover new
information, but to also improve their
academic capabilities.
Classes
Ricky Lara
Staff Writer
The city of College Station offers
XTRA Classes as a way to learn new
things for most all ages and some spe-
cifcally designed for certain ages.
There are some normal classes such
as learning new languages and there
are others that are not the ordinary
classes youll fnd at school.
Among those classes are those that
teach bellydancing, sewing, how to
make balloon animals, genealogy, gar-
dening, computer programming and
even dog training.
For more information, contact XTRA
Education at parksweb.cstx.gov or by
phone at (979)-764-3486.
Going Outdoors
Ricky Lara
Staff Writer
In case youre looking for something
to do and get in shape while doing it,
local gym memberships and sports
provided by the city are available.
Summer sports are always a great
way to get active and stay in shape
while spending time with some
friends.
Whether youre competing as a team
in organized sports or just having fun
with friends enjoying a game like Fris-
bee golf, spending time outside during
the summer is a must.
The summer also provides opportu-
nities to spend time fshing, boating or
hanging out at the park.
Students spend the majority of the
year stuck in a classroom, so during
these few months of freedom, make
the most of it and head to the great
outdoors.
Getting a job
Ricky Lara
Staff Writer
With college students leaving dur-
ing the summer, there will be more job
opportunities available for high school
students looking for some extra cash.
Jobs at Post Oak Mall will be avail-
able considering its a big portion of
employment in Bryan/College Sta-
tion.
Another large variety of jobs lies at
many fast food establishments where
there are not strict age requirements or
a need for previous experience.
HEB and Wal-Mart along with plen-
ty of other local grocery stores and su-
per markets will be available for em-
ployment as well especially since the
college kids will be out of town.
Its best to act quick though to grab
a job for the summer before the posi-
tions fll up. With the college students
being out of town, many businesses
require less staff to operate so though
positions are available, they will be
grabbed fast.
Gaining a job in the summer is also
a great way to continue working part-
time throughout the next school year
and make a little extra money to pay
for gas, car insurance or eating out
with friends during the school year.
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?
Going on tour
with Sea of Wolves
around the US.
Clemente Crispin,
Senior
Playing baseball
for the Renagades.
Chandler Russell,
Junior
Going to Shanghai
with my mom to
her trade show,
then going to
Romania with my
youth group.
Molly Wise, Junior
Get a job, to make
some money.
Alex Degelman,
Senior
Page 6 - Features
Marisa Lindeman
Staff writer
Today, most people who go to the
salon to get a haircut are there for rea-
sons of vanity, but for some people its
all about giving back. A na-
tional program named Locks
of Love (LOL), allows people
of all ages to snip away their
hair to give children who suf-
fer from hair loss self-conf-
dence and pride while battling
through multifarious diseases
and disorders.
For senior Ricky Lara, he
made this donation a reality
when he went through with
LOL in March. Though it
only took a matter of seconds
to cut 10 inches of his long
hair, it took a long while to
prepare.
Id say it took about 2
years to grow my hair out,
Lara said. I started in Sep-
tember 2008 and I cut it this March.
Lara decided he wanted to parici-
pate in the program when his local
hair stylist mentioned it to him over
an ordinary haircut, but behind Laras
hair cut was much more inspiration.
I did this because my god mother
has breast cancer and she has lost all
of her hair from her treatments, and
I felt like I needed to give back in
any way I could, Lara said. So I
looked through different places and
found Locks of Love. Even though it
doesnt go specifcally to people with
breast cancer it is still given to a good
cause.
Career Tech teacher Morgan Mes-
sick also took part in Locks of Love
for her family during her freshman
year of college.
It seemed like a good, fun ben-
efcial idea so I decided I wanted to
do it, Messick said. There are lots
of people in my family that have or
had cancer, so I thought this would be
good to give back to them.
After donating their hair for Locks
of Love, many participants had
a feeling of achievement.
I felt accomplished because
all the doubters didnt believe
I would do it, Lara said. I
was also kind of sad because I
missed my long hair, but over-
all I felt good because it was for
a good cause.
The people who are timid
about going through with LOL
should understand that the do-
nation is for a great purpose
and that their hair always grows
back.
Youre going to miss your
hair, but youre going to feel
good after you do it because
youre helping someone else
out, Lara said.
Students interested in participating
in the Locks of Love program should
check with any of the local hair sa-
lons.
Bef or e Du r i n g Af t er
Student cuts up with LOL donation; brings smiles
Feature - Page 7
John Fuller
Editor
A high school diploma grants each
student incredible opportunity. Yet
many dont explore the depth and
extent of this opportunity in con-
sidering potential careers after high
school.
One of the most overlooked job
paths for high school students is
in working for the city, and, as the
city undergoes rapid expansion and
growth, these jobs are increasingly
important.
A city like Bryan is responsible
for many services, which also means
we need a support staff to provide
services to the public, Mayor Jason
Bienski said. As we grow, public
safety is a service that requires ap-
propriate staffing levels. Over the
last five years, the City of Bryan has
added more police and fire person-
nel than all other departments com-
bined.
In terms of city services, the City
of Bryan maintains not only Police
and Fire Departments, but also many
public parks, pools, recycling cen-
ters, utilities, waste management
services, and staffs a wide variety of
professionals, from accountants and
video producers to lawyers and city
developers and planners.
While many students might be in-
terested in a particular trade, like de-
sign or engineering, these practices
can be easily applied to a career in
local government.
Such jobs in the municipal govern-
ment do not always require a college
degree or post-graduate work, as
the viability of the community de-
pends on people of a wide array of
skill sets. Many students who learn
practical trades in their high school
classes can enter the workforce im-
mediately after graduation.
Depending on an area of interest,
a student could pursue our criminal
justice program, and theres a whole
four-year curriculum for student in-
terest in that, lead Academic Advi-
sor Heidi Sauer said. Also, we have
a pathway that focuses on hospitality
and tourism, so there are classes on
travel and tourism management and
hotel management.
One of the most important aspects
of obtaining a job within the govern-
ment of an expanding city such as
Bryan is the job security that it pro-
vides. While other professions may
see substantial cutbacks and layoffs
during difficult economic times, a
city that is growing will still require
and need its staff.
We have learned that while pay
and benefits are important when an
individual makes a job or ca-
reer decision, other factors
such as work/fam-
ily balance, open
communication,
strong moral/
ethical values,
innovation and
creativity, and
recognition for a
job well
done are possibly just as important,
Bienski said. The key to enjoying
a job is finding what it is you truly
like, do it well, and youll never feel
like you are actually working!
Another career field linked to gov-
ernment is that of public education,
in not only the public school district,
but also for the Texas A&M system,
whose Health Science Center is rap-
idly expanding in Bryan.
When students consider careers,
it is advisable to consider options
in both the private and public sec-
tor. Students should try shadowing
a professional in the given field or
taking up an internship, especially
while still in school, as students have
a much safer opportunity to try new
things.
I would encourage students to
definitely try at least one course to
see what the area of interest is, or,
at least talk to a teacher who teaches
those courses to see if thats a path-
way that theyre interested in pursu-
ing, Sauer said. That would give
them some good experience for when
theyre done with high school.
By serving in local government,
students can serve their city, and ef-
fectively become closer to the com-
munity they live in, while also ac-
cumulating substantial benefits and
doing what they enjoy.
I like to tell young people who
are thinking about careers that al-
most anything is possible in local
government the opportunities are
virtually limitless, Bienski said. I
caution students on deciding early
on a career, instead become familiar
with the many opportunities we are
afforded in the United States. Stu-
dents should not decide on a career
early in their education and then be-
lieve options do not exist. I believe
the City of Bryan workplace is en-
ticing but so is the quality of life in
Bryan.
Community careers create opportunity for students
Page 8 - Sports
Faith fosters on-feld success for student athlete
Jamie Berthold
Staff writer
While baseball serves as Americas
pastime, for senior Brent Westmore-
land, baseball is a passion and a sport
that provides valuable life lessons.
Ive had a handful of coach-
es that dont just coach the game,
but coach life too, Westmoreland
said. I remember Coach Sam
Smiths daily proverbs on how
to be a good Christian and
lead a family one day. We
laughed and scoffed then,
but he is defnitely respon-
sible for the maturity and
growth of many young
baseball players.
Westmoreland started play-
ing T-Ball at Harvey Little
League 14 years ago and has been
playing on various teams since then.
Through baseball, Westmoreland
has developed life lessons and
friendships along the way.
The majority of the guys
on the team have been playing
together or against each oth-
er on All-Star and tourna-
ment teams since
we were fve, Westmoreland said. Bryan
High brings all of us together and develops a
bond that pulls us together through times of
adversity. That is the best part about Bryan
High baseball.
In every team a great leader is necessary
in order to achieve success. Having known
Westmoreland
since he was 10
years old, Coach
Powers has seen
Westmorelands
leadership skills
shine over the
past 4 years of
coaching.
He picks up his teammates when they
need help, Powers said. Hes always will-
ing to do the hard things when somebody
else may want to slack off; Brent is always
up front waiting.
Though he has been playing for a while,
Westmoreland says he still feels anxious be-
fore pitching in a big game.
Im usually pretty nervous before I
pitch, Westmoreland said. If you screw up
on the mound, you are stuck and you have
to work yourself out of the hole you dug, all
the while everyone in the stands is watching
you.
Being the pitcher and a leader can be over-
whelming at times, but Westmoreland relies
on his faith to help get him through.
I pray before every game that I will per-
form well, and if I dont, I tell God I know
its his plan. I also pray for the safety of our
team as well as our opponent, Westmore-
land said. I have a few verses written on
the bill of my hat and
Ill sit in the dugout and
look over them to calm
myself down.
Wes t mor el ands
faith has not only helped
him succeed in baseball,
but has left an impres-
sion on his coach.
His best quality is his faith in God,
Powers said, I see it in how he picks up his
teammates when they are down and restores
their determination, including when he is
doing well but the rest of his team is not. He
doesnt want just himself to succeed but his
team as well.
Through baseball, Westmoreland has
learned life lessons, made friendships and
developed passion along the way. He ex-
presses his talent both on and off the feld.
Brent is going to be a great college stu-
dent and he will be successful in anything
and everything he does, Powers said.
Bryan High brings all of us
together and develops a
bond that pulls us together
through times of adversity.
A roundup and update of the different
athletic programs from the spring semester.
Baseball
District 9-5
Ellison
Shoemaker
Consol
Cove
Heights
Belton
Temple
Ellison
Shoemaker
Consol
Cove
Heights
Belton
Temple
Win
Win
Loss
Win
Win
Loss
Loss
Win
Win
Loss
Win
Win
Loss
Win
4-2
13-6
8-1
11-2
4-3
17-13
8-4
7-2
22-6
9-1
11-1
2-1
4-0
7-2
Belton
Ellison
Cove
Temple
Heights
Shoemaker
Consol
Belton
Ellison
Cove
Temple
Heights
Shoemaker
Consol
Loss
Win
Win
Loss
Win
Win
Win
Loss
Win
Loss
Win
Win
Win
Loss
0-3
17-0
14-1
3-13
17-5
5-0
10-7
2-6
17-2
0-2
4-1
13-3
13-0
1-9
District 9-5
Softball
Sports - Page 9
Emily Nash
Staff writer
In high school, being involved in
different extra-curricular activities
while maintaining good grades isnt
always a simple task. While balanc-
ing choir, softball and her school-
work, senior Emily Peirce is a good
example of what it takes to succeed in
each of these areas.
Softball has been a large part of
Peirces high school career, and team-
mates and coaches say she defnitely
shows her commitment to the sport on
the feld.
If you see her on the mound, you
always hear her talking to the team,
letting them know how many outs,
situations and taking control of
the game, softball coach Enrique
Luna said.
Peirces teammates look up to
her when there is a diffcult situa-
tion during a game. Freshman Erica
Russell said she can always count
on Peirce to know what to do.
If you ask her a question, she
knows exactly what youre saying and
what youre supposed to do, Russell
said. She always has the answers to
your questions, so I just ask her about
anything.
Softball has not only made
Peirce grow as an athlete, it has
also helped her grow off the
feld.
One of the biggest ways
softball has helped me in oth-
er areas is that Ive seen
the value of giv-
ing every-
thing your
best shot,
Peirce said.
You cant
win every
game, but you can always give it your
all, and that can be applied to any
other area of my life, whether it be
schoolwork or something extra-
curricular.
Along with her softball ca-
reer, Pierce stays focused in the
classroom, and teacher Megan
Jones is confdent that Peirces
hard work in school will pay off
after she graduates.
Emily keeps everyone on
task and every student should
do what she does, Jones said. Shes
a really hard worker and shell be
successful in anything, whether its
in college, a profession, athletics, the
arts, or whatever else she wants to
do.
Peirce never ceases to be a motiva-
tor to her peers in and out of school,
whether it be to her teammates, class-
mates or her friends.
By just being herself and letting
people know that shes there for them
shows that she really cares, Russell
said. She makes sure everyones
happy and when she knows that some-
ones down, she goes and picks them
up.
Praise sung about scholarly athelte on and off feld
Shes a really hard worker
and shell be successful
in anything, whether its in
college, a profession, athletics,
the arts, or whatever
else she wants to do.
Girls Soccer
District 5-8-1
Ellison
Shoemaker
Consol
Cove
Heights
Belton
Temple
Ellison
Shoemaker
Consol
Cove
Heights
Belton
Temple
Win
Win
Loss
Tie
Win
Loss
Loss
Loss
Win
Loss
Loss
Win
Loss
Loss
1-0
5-0
0-2
2-2
2-1
0-5
1-2
0-1
6-0
0-4
0-3
2-0
0-9
0-3
Boys Soccer
District 9-4-1
Ellison
Shoemaker
Consol
Cove
Heights
Belton
Temple
Ellison
Shoemaker
Consol
Cove
Heights
Belton
Temple
Tie
Win
Loss
Win
Loss
Loss
Win
Win
Win
Win
Win
Loss
Win
Win
1-1
8-0
1-2
3-1
1-2
0-5
3-0
4-2
6-1
2-0
6-0
3-4
2-1
3-2
GOLF
The Viking girls golf team placed 5th at district where junior Ty-
ler Sheffeld qualifed to move on to region by placing third and
earning a bronze medal.
The boys team placed 2nd at district and advanced to region, with
senior Sam DeStefano leading the team.
DeStefano fnished on top, taking home the district gold medal.
Sophomore Clayton Hudson proved the Viking golfers will con-
tinue to be strong in the coming years by placing third and earning
the bronze medal.
The boys placed 13th at region.
TENNIS
The Viking tennis team fnished with a 3-5 record in district for
the fall season and 5th overall.
In the spring, Kayla Siegert and Kristin Hillestad were the most
consistent performers.
They fnished in top 5 for 3 tournaments. At the district tourna-
ment, they placed fourth and were the only entries to make it to the
second day of the tournament.
The JV team was led by the doubles team consisting of Clay
Moore and Forrest Herman who won the District Title and placed
second in the BHS JV tournament.
Leo Cisneros and Chad Brelsford placed second in the West-
wood invitational tournament and Chad placed second in District
singles.
Senior Emily Peirce sends a pitch
fying over the plate for a strike.
Page 10 - In-Depth Feature In-Depth Feature - Page 11
For decades, calculators and other limited technologies have
been available in the typical math classroom. Yet, today, many
math teachers are taking advantage of the opportunity afforded
by technology to better the educational experience for their stu-
dents.
One of the primary ways that this is done is by opening up
new communication channels through services like Facebook
Groups, that allow students and teachers to be better connected
outside of the classroom.
Im using Facebook as a tool for students to be able to help
each other on homework problems, as well as a dialogue that if
they have problems with homework, and if other students cant
answer their questions, I can chime in from home, Calculus and
Geometry teacher Mike McCarley said.
In addition to these communication tools, many math teachers
have also started offering their notes, Powerpoints, and home-
work answers online. By doing this, students can more easily
access the content being taught in class.
I have all my notes as well as solutions to the homework post-
ed to the website, so if a student has to miss, say theyre in the
doctors offce and they have their smartphone, they can still call
[the notes] up, McCarley said.
M
a
th
While art classes use physical tools to produce tangible works,
teacher John Burrows is using technology as a way to help publi-
cize and encourage student production through his classes blog
at http://www.burrowsart.blogspot.com/.
[The blog] has changed the kids mindsets because they real-
ize that other people are seeing it, Burrows said. Theres more
to [the assignment], than to turn it in and get a grade. They can
show their parents and friends; everybody can see it. Its helped
them do more work of higher quality because they realize other
people will see it.
In addition to the blog, Burrows art classes also use cameras
and computers as resources to pull from for their artwork.
It defnitely enhances the class because theres more resourc-
es for them to pull from, more for them to do, we also photo-
graph a bunch of stuff, Burrows said. We use a bunch of dif-
ferent technologies, but the blog is really where we get it out to
everybody.
art
While history may seem like an unlikely subject for technol- ogy use, US History teacher Chad Cryer has made his classes more engaging and benefcial for his students by setting up an online blog and wiki, where his students can share ideas and work together.
The idea is were removing the teacher from being the con- trol center for education and allowing students to bring in their own ideas, and for students to bring in their own information, Cryer said. Its really the use of technology that creates a forum for students to collaborate.
The wiki is a collaborative program, where a topic can be set, such as US History IDS, and students go in and fll out defni- tions, give examples, and put in information related to the topic. This allows the students to interact and learn from one another I was under the assumption that the students werent going to pay that much attention to it and go about still doing their own thing, Cryer said. But surprisingly enough, the contribution that has been made shows a lot about the students who are taking part in it. Students have jumped at the opportunity to help out. Cryer also uses a blog, where he sets a topic or question for student response, helping students get ideas from one another, and to question their own beliefs.
history
In many cooking classes, the use of appliances such as ovens
and blenders is normal, but in Rhonda Cupit and Brenda Guz-
mans Gourmet Foods class, technology has been incorporated
to enhance the entire cooking experience.
Students are using technology by researching current events,
looking for recipes, using blogs to complete lab evaluations and
compiling information to share, Cupit said.
By setting up an online environment where the students can
collaborate together, cooking is becoming more of a group as-
sessment, rather than an individual trial and error.
Our restaurant management class is about to start a new proj-
ect creating a digital restaurant portfolio, Guzman said. They
have to create the business from the ground up, using technol-
ogy.
By incorporating technology into culinary classes, students
not only learn how business is done, but they can beneft from
all that it offers.
Using technology helps students stay current with events and
information, Cupit said. Its also allowing us to be green by
reducing paper use.
Students in Gourmet Foods are responding well to the presence
of technology in situations that can help their culinary skills. Not
only does it offer a more effcient way for cooking, but it is also
something they can have fun with.
cooking
Throughout many schools, the trend for English classes is book-
work and note taking, but in Stephanie Connors English III class-
es, students are experimenting with different forms of learning
through the use of technology.
We use a variety of different technologies, Connor said. I
have the full time COWs (Computers On Wheels) in my room,
so weve done projects using Ning, which is an online social net-
working site. Weve used iMovie for classes, and weve used the
fip cameras to take videos.
While the use of technology is enjoyable, it also takes a lot of
hard work and responsibility on the students part.
We spend a lot of time planning and deciding what they want
to do, Connor said. We make story boards, and talk a lot about
safety and responsibility. With the computer projects they spend
a lot of time outside of class that they normally would never do.
There is a lot bigger commitment, but they really enjoy doing it.
It may take more dedication, but overall the students enjoy be-
ing able to do something other than bookwork, and they believe it
benefts them by giving them everyday skills.
Theyre very involved in the learning; they enjoy it, Connor
said. It gives them a chance to use the tools that they use at home,
so using that in here makes it more of a fun environment.
E
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In most classes, students are taught to keep quiet and refrain
from talking, but thanks to new computer access in the Languag-
es Other than English department, foreign-language students can
talk, and share their talking, more than ever.
The production of projects is dramatically better, more en-
gaging, and more interesting, LOTE chair and German/French
teacher Jan Krammer said. For kids who are more advanced,
one of the most important things is the ability to get immedi-
ate feedback in speaking; because they can record themselves,
watch themselves, critique themselves, and look at those record-
ings over time to see how theyve improved.
In these projects, Krammer said that students are also able to
create more diverse products than they were able to before, us-
ing tools like iMovie and Garageband.
With the greater access to technology, foreign language classes
are able to offer better materials and sources for students to learn
from.
For foreign language kids in particular, were able to give
them contact with up-to-date, authentic materials in the target
language, whether that is short flms on YouTube, or whether
it is instructional materials that have been put together in other
countries, Krammer said.
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The history, cooking and english spotlights were written by Staff writer Stephani Whisenant The foreign language, art and math spotlights were written by Editor John Fuller
Page 12 - Entertainment
Emily Nash
Staff writer
We all know the story of Little Red
Riding Hood, the tale of a girl in a red
cloak who took take a basket to her
grandmother, but ended up being a nice
snack for a hungry wolf. This year, a
new and slightly twisted version of Lit-
tle Red Riding Hood came out in the-
atres.
The movie, Red Riding Hood, is
about a village that is on the hunt to kill
a wolf that terrorizes and prowls about
their homes. Every full moon, the vil-
lagers put an animal out to sacrifce
when the wolf comes along, but after
the wolf kills a human, the villagers
fnally decide to take action by killing
the beast once and for all.
Although this movie wasnt meant to
be a comedy, I found it a bit amusing.
The main character, Valerie, is torn
between two men; the brave Peter, who
has been her love interest since they
were young, and the wealthy black-
smith, Henry, who her parents arranged
for her to marry.
Valerie and Peter plan to run away
together until the wolf kills Valeries
sister, petrifying the villagers. Normal-
ly, sacrifcing food satisfes the wolf,
but this time, putting out a pig wasnt
enough and the wolf turned to killing
humans.
When the villagers are not successful
at hunting down the wolf, they call the
priest, Father Solomon, for help. Father
Solomon tells the people that the wolf
becomes human by day, and warns that
one of the villagers is the wolf; it could
be your husband, your mother, your sis-
ter the person you least expect it to
be.
Valerie begins to suspect that the wolf
is one of her loved ones. Could it be Pe-
ter, Valeries lover? Her sweet mother?
Father Solomon? Or will it end up be-
ing Valeries grandmother?
One day, Valerie goes to her grand-
mothers house to learn the truth about
the wolfs identity. From there she is
faced with that realization and the ter-
rors that follow.
Although the movie is a sort of mys-
tery to the audience, I expected it to be
much more thrilling and horrifc. In-
stead, I found it to be more boring and
silly.
For example, when Valeries sister
was killed, I expected her to look grue-
some as the villagers made it seem.
Instead, she had a mere scratch on her
neck.
Also, there is one scene where the
village is having a party and the setting
doesnt seem to ft with the time period.
The story took place during medieval
times, yet, the music and the dancing
dont match up. During the same scene,
Valeries character seems to become
twisted while she was dancing, and that
seemed silly to me as well.
Along with the scenes not making
much sense, what got me was how per-
fect everyone looked considering they
were living in medieval times. Their
costumes seemed a bit too clean, their
skin was spotless and their hair was
perfect. Of course, we all know Hol-
lywood is never exactly accurate with
these things, but I think they couldve
done a better job with this.
In the end, Red Riding Hood was
not what I expected it to be. I was an-
ticipating more of a horror flm than
an impractical version of the bedtime
thriller.
Marisa Lindeman
Staff writer
This spring, one of Alex Flinns best-
selling novels, Beastly, made its way to the
big screen.
The story begins with the son of one of
New Yorks most well paid news anchors,
Kyle, who believes life is based on the
way you look. Kendra, one of Kyles few
peers that doesnt adore him, is portrayed
as a witchy girl and a victim of bullying.
One day Kyle decides he
wants to take his harassment to
another level and invites Ken-
dra to a school dance. As most
could suspect, he ditches her for
a more attractive girl. In return,
Kendra puts her witch craft
into action and punishes Kyle
by making him look beastly.
She casts the spell on him and
tells him he has two years to fnd someone
who truly loves him even if he looks like
a monster or he will be ugly forever. That
night, she shows up at his house and leaves
him with a mirror that can show him any-
one at any time of the day.
His father soon realizes his son is trans-
formed into a beast and tries to fnd a
resolution from doctors all across the na-
tion, but fnds out his child is hopeless. He
moves Kyle and their housekeeper Magda
to an apartment in Brooklyn.
As time passes, Kyle begins to change
and changes his name because he believes
he is a "new person". He lives as a hermit
for the frst year of his spell, but he soon
fnds a hobby in gardening and looking at
his magical mirror that Kendra gave him.
In his free time he continues to build a
greenhouse for different types of roses.
One night, he hears a ruckus in his
greenhouse and fnds a man trying to
break into his home. He makes a deal with
the man the he will not contact the police
in exchange for his teenage
daughter. Lindy, who was one
of Kyle's old classmates.
Lindy and the beast soon
meet, and while she does not
recognize his new state, they
begin to bond. The two begin
spending more time together
in the greenhouse and study-
ing. Time passes and he be-
gins to feel more confdent that Lindy will
fall in love with him.
His deadline is looming, so he decides
to take Lindy to his lake house. They have
a very enjoyable time, but Lindy soon de-
cides she wants to see her father one last
time, so she leaves and Kyle lets her go
because he truly loves her.
The day of the deadline approaches and
he looks at Lindy through his mirror and
realizes she is in trouble. He tries to save
her, but is shot in the act of doing so. He
requests a kiss from her, which she gives
while telling him that she loves him and
with that, the curse is reversed and Lindy
is very perplexed to see the beast trans-
form into the beautiful Kyle he once was.
Like any book that is converted into a
movie, many things are altered. Some are for
the better and, of course, some for the worst.
The movie Beastly was changed dra-
matically from the book, for the worst. The
director took the book and fipped all of
its great components. For example, in the
book, they illustrate Kyle as an
actual beast, not just some bald
guy with a few tattoos and a
silver line on his face.
Also, they completely
changed the look of Kendra.
Though actress Mary Kate Ol-
sen does excel at looking like a
witchy fgure, in the book, they
described her as looking some-
what as a beast as well. Even if the actors
and actresses were remodeled in a way, they
did play the role of each character well.
The movie also changed many of the ba-
sic scenes from the original version in the
book. For example, at the beginning of the
movie, Kyle is giving a speech to his class-
mates on why he should be class president.
In the book, this never happens. The book
begins with him, instead, being elected for
the king at the school dance.
In the book, when Kyle brings Lindy to
his lake house in effort to make her hap-
py, it is during the winter time instead of
spring. I believe they should have still kept
the winter seen because it was so romantic.
Lindy and the beast would sled and skate
together in the cold New York winters, it
was so cute. In the movie, they just frol-
icked through the fowers for a couple of
days and then returned home. The movie
did not show the full effect on the relation-
ship the beast and Lindy truly possessed.
Though the movie was not as well
scripted as the book, they prop-
erly executed one element. In
the book, the characters are
around the age of 15 years old.
I enjoyed how the movie up-
graded the age a small amount
so that the story could relate to
a larger crowd. Usually, peo-
ple dont enjoy watching love
stories about sophomores and
freshmen, so making the characters a tad
bit closer to their adult years was a good
transformation.
The novel Beastly defnitely displays
the moral of the story, which is a persons
inside spirit matters more than something
as simple as looks, more beautifully than
the movie. I believe people will never fully
comprehend the moral unless they take the
time to sit down and read Flinns work.
Even if you are not a bookworm, Beast-
ly will have you more engaged than ever,
way more then the movie.
Beastly scares up positive reviews at box ofce
Modern twist on classic fairytale falls fat
Entertainment - Page 13
Cecelia Mata
Staff writer
When 2011 began, there was an ex-
pectation that new and better entertain-
ment would come out. One of this years
new releases, The Adjustment Bureau is
a movie that can easily confuse, though
it still has good features.
The movie starts slowly, but didnt
waste time introducing the main char-
acter. In the beginning, politician David
Norris (Matt Damon) is panicking and
rehearsing a speech in a bathroom, where
he meets Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt), who
gives him advice. Following her advice,
he wins the Senate nomination.
Its a nice start and gives a bit of in-
depth information about what Norris
does, despite the odd way that the two
met.
The movie then switches to a scene
where a co-work-
er is being told to
get Norris to spill
his coffee on him-
self; a sign that
something odd is
going on.
When he arrives
at work, Norris
fnds his boss being
studied by a bunch
of men in suits that
resembled the Men
in Black. Like anyone would do, he runs
and is chased until they catch him.
Taking him to a warehouse, Richard-
son (John Slattery) explains what the Ad-
justment Bureau is. The chase itself helps
to build suspense and to understand what
the earlier scene at the park with the co-
worker had been about. Its at this point
that all the pieces start to fall into place.
It is explained that the chairman, the
head of the Adjustment Bureau, created a
plan in regards to Norris and the Bureau
was there to help to guide his life. There
is the obvious threat that, if Norris tells
anyone, he will be reset. Apparently,
Norris is supposed to meet Sellas only
once and then forget her.
To keep him from her, Richardson goes
so far as to burn the paper with her phone
number on it. This part, in general, just
ticked me off since it seemed meddle-
some and I thought that Norris should
have had the choice.
Harry Mitchell (Anthony Mackie) is
introduced, though he was seen earlier as
the guy that fell asleep, as a caseworker
or angel. This scene confused me, since
I wasnt sure if he was supposed to help
Norris or the Bureau.
It took a few years for Norris to meet
with Sellas again, but unfortunately, the
Bureau started to interfere to keep them
apart. This point remains unresolved
since Norris does what he can to make
sure that they do see each other.
Its here that theres another confusing
shift in the movie, as Thompson (Terence
Stamp) takes responsibility for Norris
case. Again, Norris is taken to a ware-
house and claims that he has the right to
choose how he lives.
After going to Sellas ballet recital, not
only does Thomp-
son threaten his fu-
ture, but hers, too.
Over whel med,
Norris abandons
Sellas at the hos-
pital after she
hurts her ankle.
This scene gives
a sci-f feel, just
from the fact that
Thompson could
do something like
that without effort.
Almost a year later, with Norris run-
ning for reelection, he hears about Sellas
upcoming wedding. Infuenced by a bout
of guilt, Harry contacts Norris and tells
him how Thompson exaggerated the
consequences if Sellas and he became a
couple.
With a sense of dj-vu, Norris again
fnds Sellas in a bathroom just before her
wedding. Though she is understandably
upset, she at least listens to him about
the Bureaus existence. To say that she
is surprised is an understatement; its not
every day that someone tells you about a
secret bureau set to control your life.
As a whole, the movie kept me enter-
tained despite the occasional dull parts. I
suggest that you watch if you enjoy sci-
f, suspense and romance all balled into
one.
Adjusting to reality,
Bureau reveals romance
Dolled-up toddlers
crowned as focus of TLC
Emma Raleigh
Staff writer
Fake hair, airbrushed make-up,
spray tans, and glitter. Beautiful girls
cross the stage with hopes of taking
home a huge crown. These girls are
pageant queens, only, theyre not
your average
Miss America
theyre toddlers.
On the TV
show Toddlers
& Tiaras, TLC
gives America
an inside look at
the cutthroat ad-
olescent pageant
world. Girls and
boys as young
as six months
old participate
in the competitions and prepare with
unimaginable measures.
For example, 3-year-olds get spray
tans and their eyebrows waxed so
they can pop on stage.
This, of course, is not the divas
choice, but their mothers, which
raises the debate of whether the par-
ents of the pampered princesses are
abusing their children.
Some critics claim that such prac-
tices are child abuse, while others, in
defense of the pageant moms, say that
such preparation is necessary for a
win. Its not really abuse, but I would
never put a young child through the
waxing or tanning sessions that are
so prevalent on the show.
Poorly-behaved children
are common themes in the
show. Spoiled brats kick
and scream to get what
they want, and their
parents give every-
thing to them on
silver platters.
Competing
in pageants probably spurred this
kind of behavior, and the worst part
is, the parents accept it.
On the show, the frst thing pag-
eant parents talk about is money. The
amount of money put into costumes,
hair pieces, coaching and even fake
teeth is crippling,
and most of the
parents even have
to work two jobs.
One thing you can
count on in almost
every episode is
the unstoppable
drive the parents
have to win the top
title.
Sure, some par-
ents put their son
or daughter into
pageants to gain confdence, but more
often than not, the parents enter their
kids with very high expectations of
winning.
Many instances of bad parenting
are seen on the show, and some of
the most outrageous include allow-
ing kids to use a pacifer at the age
of four, and forcing kids to perform
against their will.
The show is very funny, even
though it could promote bad parent-
ing. I even fnd myself rooting for my
favorite competitors.
I dont agree with the idea of doll-
ing up little girls who can hardly
walk, but Toddlers & Tiaras is,
nonetheless, entertaining.
Page 14 - Opinion
Today, many Americans think of trains as bygone
technology and artifacts of the Wild West, symbols of
rugged cowboys and pioneers. Yet, for the rest of the
world, trains are an ever-evolving technology and one
of the easiest forms of transportation.
Instead of investing in high-speed rail, the United
States has focused on fostering interstate highways
and air travel. While these forms of transportation can
be useful, theyve put us in a diffcult situations with
oil dependency and air travel security. Inter and intra-
state train development could not only weaken our de-
pendency on oil and reduce our carbon footprint, but
provide an alternative, effcient form of transportation
that doesnt involve the hassles that modern-day air
travel entails.
Parts of the country do have forms of passenger rail
transport, with companies such as Amtrak, and while
these services demonstrate the promise of rail trans-
port in the United States, they are often slow and sub-
ject to equipment ineffciency. Other train companies,
such as BART and LIRR, are regionally-based, and
arent accessible or effcient for interstate travel.
In Europe and Asia, high-speed rail
projects have not only been built in
recent decades, but are continually
expanding, as China is building out
trans-continental rail to make trav-
eling by 320km/hr (199mph) train
from London to Beijing a reality
within the next ten years. Plus, trav-
elers will not only be able to trek
from London to Beijing, but to and
from any city along the same route,
making long-distance travel much
easier.
In the United States, high speed rail could open up
many opportunities, including job creation. As the au-
tomobile industry faces a war against rising oil prices
and foreign competition, jobs are continually being
lost. Investing in high-speed rail construction would
not only create jobs, but create jobs in an industry that
would improve transportation effciency and help re-
duce our negative impact on the environment.
Many of the new high-speed rail projects are de-
signed to use clean energy sources, so, by utilizing
these trains, we can help reduce our carbon footprint.
Plus, we would be taking many cars off the road, re-
ducing congestion, improving pedestrian safety, and
allowing emergency vehicles to better move through
the city.
These trains can be used for long-distance travel,
but also for commutes, mail delivery and for short day
trips. For instance, by building a high-speed rail in-
frastructure in Texas, we could travel from Bryan to
Houston in around twenty-four minutes.
Therefore, commutes and day trips to Houston could
be made much easier and much safer. Imagine being
able to hop onto a train, and in twenty-four minutes,
be in Houston to shop, eat dinner, see an Astros game,
visit a museum or see a play, and then, catch a train
when youre ready to return and be home in twenty-
four minutes.
Of course, for a system such as this to work, wed
also need to build out public transportation infrastruc-
ture in large urban areas, which would also make
inner-city travel more effcient, safer and cheaper for
consumers.
The postal service and other shipping agencies could
also utilize high-speed trains to ship products and let-
ters between distribution centers and cities much more
quickly than by truck.
As oil prices are driven up, investing in high-speed
rail and public transportation now will make travel
cheaper in the future, as we can use cheaper, renew-
able resources instead of the archaic, pollutant nonre-
newable resources that dominate todays most popular
forms of transportation.
High-speed rail is undoubtedly an expensive invest-
ment, but its incredibly worthwhile, as we could wean
ourselves of our oil dependency, reduce our negative
impact on the environment, promote greater consumer
activity and travel, make commutes quicker and more
effcient and improve traveling experiences.
Trains, Public Transit
Junior John Fuller
just paid for a digital
subscription to the New
York Times (but still
likes Ariana Huffngton).
How many people would say that
music is their life? I see it every day
on Facebook, where someone is talking
about their favorite music and how it
soothes them, allowing them to escape
the stress of everyday life. Sure, each
person has their preference, but the mu-
sic world has so much to offer and the
majority of students only listen to a few
genres, like the typical pop, rap, coun-
try and rock music on the radio.
Each genre has a stereotype: pop
is for the younger group, so most of
it deals with topics like relationships
and love, rap is seen as nothing but
gangster music and frequently talks
about dirty stuff, country singers are
perceived to write all of their problems
down and make it into a song (most-
ly by losing a girl and drinking their
sorrow away), and, of course, rock is
known as the Devils Music. We all
know that these stereotypes are not al-
ways true, but there is a certain genre
that is near and dear to my heart that, I
get offended when it is talked down on
and mistaken for its stereotype.
Metal, especially the hardcore rock
with screaming, groovy drums, a thick
bass sound and brutal guitars, has been
my passion for a while now and theres
nothing else Id rather do than play it
myself. But, there are points where
people make fun of it and give it a bad
name, which highly irks me.
Of course, there are going to be ex-
amples of the aforementioned stereo-
types in each genre, so there are those
who talk about the devil. However, no
one can give the band negative criti-
cism just because the bands beliefs are
different than others.
There are plenty of other bands that
talk about life, such as losing a loved
one, growing up without a mother/fa-
ther fgure, or just having a good time.
Most could bring up the fact that they
cannot understand what the singer is
saying, but this doesnt matter. If one
paid attention to what the bands were
saying, they would realize that most of
the music has a very deep meaning.
For those who say its stupid for
someone to scream instead of sing,
you should know that not only does
it take some talent to scream like that,
but its what the screamer is
comfortable with. Feel-
ing comfortable with the
music they make is their
main focus. The band can
only hope that people with
their sort of taste in music
will enjoy it. Bands really
work hard at what they do,
and though they expect
some negative criticism from those
who dont give it a chance, the band
continues to do what they do best.
So, while I enjoy playing my music
and listening to what is appealing to my
ears, everyone else can listen to theirs
and stop criticizing mine.
Music is not just for listening, its a
way of life, a choice, a family where
people who like the same music all
come together and have a good time.
Senior Ricky Lara
says go see Sea of
Wolves.
Stereotypes found out of tune with reality
Opinion - Page 15

Students often complain about being bored and look-
ing for new forms of entertainment. Unfortunately,
fnding something affordable to do on the weekend
can be tough, and the mall may be a popular hang-
out spot, but there are many more options that wont
cost an entire paycheck, and still provide something
fun to do.
If youre up for a movie, try going during a mati-
nee showing, which, for most theaters, is anytime
before six, and tickets are several dollars off the
regular price. Also, renting a movie is much cheaper
than going to the theater. At places like Hastings,
movie lovers can purchase used movies at a steep
discount, or even join a rewards program for a small
fee, which saves a ton of money
by providing a certain amount
of free rentals a month, and dis-
counts on new releases.
An even better option for
movie-lovers would be Netfix,
where, for $10 a month, you
can rent as many movies as you
like. There are also kiosks such
as Redbox, which allow you
to rent new releases for just $1
per night. These options allow
movie watching to not only be
affordable, but easy as well.
If you enjoy doing some-
thing more interactive, fun activ-
ities like bowling, ice skating and ceramic painting
are always available. These activities are normally
on the more expensive side, but you can get great
deals if you know the best times to go.
From 11AM to 1PM on Sundays, bowling costs $9
an hour, which is a signifcant discount from the nor-
mal $19-$23 an hour during normal bowling hours.
You can even rent shoes for $1, which is $2 off of the
normal price.
If you go ice skating at Artic Wolf with a friend on
a Thursday, youll only pay half the price with their
two-for-one special. U Paint It, a studio that sets up
ceramics for customers to paint and take home, of-
fers a half off sitting fee on Wednesday.
If you are really low on cash, and would prefer
something completely free, there are still many op-
tions for you to consider. You can always go for a
walk in the park, or get a group of friends together
and play a sport like ultimate frisbee or soccer, and,
if you know someone who lives in an apartment,
many complexes offer free swimming pools to their
residents and their friends, another free fun alterna-
tive.
Other free options include walking and looking
through the stores, libraries and museums of Down-
town Bryan, a historical place in our own commu-
nity that is undergoing signifcant development.
Other options, such as volunteering at the animal
shelter, Childrens Museum and retirement homes,
can be fun, free and give you a chance to help out
your community and provide volunteer experience
for your college applications.
Having fun shouldnt drain your wallet. By being
conscious of where your money is going, its pos-
sible to have fun, and still save money.
Junior Stephani
Whisenant hopes
the US History AP
test essay is over
Andrew Jackson.
Entertainment
In the past, a high school student
might go home after school and read
a book for fun. Now, its common to
fnd American teenagers sitting in
front of the television set, mindlessly
watching programs with no education-
al value. Though there are many ways
to learn new things
about the world around
us, the desire to learn in
adolescents is almost
nonexistent.
Technology has sky-
rocketed, and teens are
usually the frst to use,
and even become dependent on the
latest and greatest websites and gad-
gets.
Social networking, texting and
blogging can often take the focus off
school work, or an activity that would
better a student intellectually. TV
shows that are directed toward teens
almost encourage this, because the
characters on the shows usually dont
value learning.
On certain shows, educated or smart
characters are made fun of, which in-
fuences the viewers attitude towards
the educated people in their lives.
Nine times out of ten, our peers would
rather read their Facebook newsfeed,
or watch MTV, than read a news ar-
ticle on the web in their spare time.
Many dont want to explore and
learn new things because school has
put a strain on their time and energy.
They want a stress-free way to spend
their free time, and this usually entails
TV, video games or the computer.
With all the homework and studying
that happens, students are weary of the
educational and informative resources
left to their disposal.
Reading isnt seen by most as a
fun pastime because it is required
for school. Although some school-
required books are outdated, or some-
times just boring, the genres available
are innumerable, and there are books
out there that could amuse anyone.
For a country with a
99 percent literacy rate, the
teenagers of the U.S. dont
appreciate the fact that they
can read, and they dont use
their skills to read a book
or stay informed about cur-
rent events.
There are many opportunities to
fnd new information, like newspa-
pers, books and documentaries. The
problem is that some
kids dont want to know
whats going on outside
of their own lives, and
if it doesnt affect them,
they dont care.
As wars are going on
and as countries gov-
ernments are changing dramatically,
students need to realize that history
is being made, and they need to learn
about it. With countless websites, and
apps that are dedicated to bringing the
latest news to the people, teens dont
recognize that they can stay up to date
on pressing issues.
The common perception of learning
is that it only happens at school. Be-
cause students make this association,
they dont strive to learn in their spare
time.
If you try to explore your personal
interests, by watching or reading about
them, youll fnd that you can enjoy
learning, both inside and outside of
the classroom.
Students pencil in troubling trend, devalue education
Sophomore Emma
Raleigh has a new
puppy.
The problem is that some kids dont
want to know whats going on
outside of their own lives, and if it
doesnt affect them, they dont care.
Adviser
Rebecca Dominy
Editor
John Fuller
Staff writers
Eduardo Alvarado
Jamie Berthold
Ricky Lara
Marisa Lindeman
Cecelia Mata
Emily Nash
Emma Raleigh
Stephani Whisenant
The opinions expressed are those of the writers and are not refective of the
administrators, faculty or staff of Bryan Independent School District.
Submissions to the editor are welcomed, but must be signed and should not ex-
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of clarity and length or to not print a letter at all. Letters containing obscene or
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Norseman
Publish Dates:
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October 2010
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May 2011
The way we dress not only defnes who we are, but
also the way people perceive us. People tend to look
back on the style of their youth with a grimace, but,
parts of it inevitably creep back into the mainstream as
years go by. Its hard to believe that the fashion of the
'90s has made a comeback in todays society.
For example, women are now wearing the loose boy-
friend jeans and skinny jeans that were popular norms
of the late twentieth century. Even plaid and fannel
have made their return and are perceived fashionable
outside of being a lumberjack.
Boyfriend jeans are my personal favorite, and are
probably the only type of jean that anyone could pull
off. In Texas, they can be worn all year long, and, the
best part is, they are not only comfortable, but can
complete a laid back style that can still be cute. Skinny
jeans, though not as easy to pull off, have also made a
mainstream comeback.
While skinny jeans can slim you down and play
up your legs, there are certain body types that are not
suited for them. How-
ever, the best part about
skinny jeans is that they
can make a dressy top ca-
sual, making the casual,
yet sophisticated, look a
simple feat.
The topic of fannel
and plaid from the '90s
is a little troubling in
the fashion world. De-
pending on how they are
worn, you can either pull
the look off and become attractive, or you could end up
looking like a rodeo clown. You can complete the look
with your boyfriend or skinny jeans and be fne, but be
careful of how you pair these items.
The '90s transformed the big, poofy, frizzy hair of
the 80s into a well-polished, professional look. Walk-
ing down the halls, it is evident that most girls continue
to follow this trend, for straight hair can slim down a
person's face. Straight hair is also much easier to form
and maintain; my mornings are already hectic and I
cant imagine having to spend extra time trying to rec-
reate the hair style of Fran Drescher from The Nanny.
Guys always seem to get off easier when it comes to
fashion, but even the boys had a certain fashion sense
in the '90s. Khakis and polo shirts were reintroduced in
this era as hot items. These looks were pulled together
with with boat shoes, Converse-style sneakers and the
popular shaggy long hair look.
Mens fashion of the '90s turned guys from looking
like hobos into attractive men. Today, if a boy wears
a polo and khaki shorts, it's attractive and shows that
he cares about his appearance. My favorite trend in-
troduced in this era was the shaggy 'surfer boy' hair,
which is highly attractive.
The 90s was the decade that changed the fashion
world and even though the 90s bought us out of the
fashion faux paus of the 80s, there are just some things
that need to stay in the past.
The '80s was a decade marred by terrible trends such
as the over-abundance of neon leggings, which are not
cute! Bright colors are meant to be worn on the top
half of your body, not the bottom. The really bright
eye makeup of the '80s is another thing that needs to
stay in the past! Avoid wearing bright color make up.
Though many believe it will play up their eyes, it ac-
tually makes them look worse if not worn correctly.
Luckily, the '90s helped rid the fashion world of the
giant faux-pas that was the '80s.
While the decade of our childhood has brought qual-
ity fashion to our generation, let's make sure we main-
tain a well-polished appearance and appreciate the
quality of good clothing. Im sure we will look back at
the clothes of today with the same grimace we had for
the clothes of the '90s several years from now.
Junior Jamie Berthold
wants it to be summer.
Style
Page 16 - Opinions
These hallways were made for walkin
With only fve minutes for
each passing period this year,
it has become increasingly im-
portant for everyone to get to
class in a timely manner.
Yet, many students continue
to act as if we have an endless
amount of time to rendezvous
at the school.
One of the most annoying
hallway behaviors is that of
slow walking. Its as if these
slow walkers are oblivious to
the fact that the rest of us are
at least attempting to make it to
class on time.
Instead of walking slowly,
some people even opt to sim-
ply stand there and act as giant
roadblocks.
Plus, some of these road-
blocks are standing there swap-
ping spit. There are times and
places for affection, but the
school hallway isnt one of
them.
While we appreciate the
fact that you love each other,
we dont need to see physical
proof.
We also appreciate the fact
that you love music, but we
dont need to hear that either.
Kindergartners are constantly
taught to use their inside voic-
es, yet, it seems that many of
our high school peers have for-
gotten their elementary skills.
Its not everyones main pri-
ority to hear your personal con-
versations as we try to get to
class.
Yelling and screaming ran-
dom words and phrases as you
walk down the hall isnt just
disrespectful and obnoxious,
but is disruptive as well.
Speaking of disruptions, the
overly-sensitive gangstas that
like to pick fghts over any lit-
tle thing are also an obnoxious,
unnecessary disruption to our
daily lives.
Plus, as were walking down
the hallway, wed prefer to
not have to dodge texters-and-
walkers, so please watch where
youre going.
As a school community, we
should all work cooperatively
and be respectful of each other.
Yet, its obvious that many of
our peers have no hallway eti-
quette or respect for the rest of
us.
- The Norseman Staff
toward us for their breakfast.
Thats when everyone freaked out. Half
the kids in our class started running toward
the zombies (I know, what morons) and
the newspaper staff across the hall from
us completely fipped out and got attacked
by zombies as well. It wasnt a very pretty
sight.
Apparently, since I managed to get
everyone out of the classroom, they all
turned to me as if I would know what to do
next.
Gilbert, said this girl from my geometry
class, What do we do now?
I looked around the hallways, searching
for an answer to her question. There were
zombies everywhere, on the hunt for
students, wobbling around and just having
a good ol time. I suddenly remembered
that at this point, there werent any teachers
around except for Lester, so that meant
we could leave. Well, more like we had no
choice.
We have to get out of here. Follow me! I
said, leading everyone to the door, dodging
zombies all the way (its a good thing theyre
rather slow, or Im pretty sure I would be a
zombie right now too.)
So anyway, we reach the door, and guess
what? There are boards over all the doors.
Yeah, all of them! I guess some of
the zombies were clever enough to
trap us in the building. At that point,
we all start to panic, except for Phranklin
who never really panics, he just gets really
excited about things.
Um, I think we should, like... hide!
Phranklin said jumping up and down. We
looked at him like he was some real moron.
Okay, thank-you Einstein, I said. I
say we all make our way to the basement, I
think its our best bet. Everyone nodded in
agreement.
No way Bro, we have to hide in in the
auto tech rooms! They have all these tools
and stuff in there, so that we can defeat any
zombies that try to come in, Phranklin
said. Everyone nodded in agreement, again.
I swear, teenagers just go with anything you
say.
I thought about it for a moment.
Phranklin did have a point. If we hid in the
auto tech rooms, we would have tools to use
to get rid of the zombies. But then again,
the basement is below the school, and the
zombies most likely wont make their way
down there since the doors make it look like
its just a closet.
At that point, the zombies were only a few
feet away from us, and we had to make a
decision, fast.
Fine, whoever wants to come with me to
the basement can tag along, I said. I looked
at my best friend, whom Ive been through
everything with from the time we were in
diapers. Those who want to go to the locker
room can go with Phranklin.
We split up, there were about ten that
came with me down to the basement and
ten went with Phranklin to the locker room.
Weve been here all day, and were trying to
make up a plan to escape, or get rid of the
zombies. Perferably both.

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The basement is very gross and very stuffy.
Honestly, it smells like death and hospitals.
Anyway, down in the basement we hooked
up the super-ancient mini T.V. Youll never
guess what we saw on CNN- Anderson
Cooper in front of our school! Yeah, I know,
its crazy! He was trying to communicate
with the zombies, but I dont think it was
working out so well.
So, what exactly are those things that
want to, you know, eat us? asked the girl
from my geometry class.
Zombies, I said matter of factly. It all
started with Ms. Eichelberger, that creepy
history teacher. She infected everyone.
Zombies? asked Pedro, Pacos best
friend. Not zombies, chupacabras, taking
over the world!
Are you crazy, man? Guys theyve
obviously turned into aliens or something.
Oh my gosh, are you guys all dumb or
something? Come on, lets be realistic here,
its just a pandemic thats going around.
So were all going to get infected?!
So were all going to DIE?!
I honestly dont see much of a
difference between the zombies
and the regular people that come
here to school. They all look like
zombies, or whatever, either way.
NO! I shouted over everyone
arguing. Guys, were going to be
fne, we just have to fnd a way to
get rid of them.
Oh! We also found a stash of fresh
food in one of the refrigerator. We
fgured it was where the staff takes
snack breaks.

Da y 75:
Today we went into action to get
the zombies under control.
We decided to use the strategy the
people used to get rid of the Blob,
you know that ancient horror
movie? Anyway, Pedro and Paco got
the zombies attention by holding
up broccoli (apparently zombies
really like their veggies) in front of
this huge freezer in the cafeteria.
The girl in my geometry class and
I opened the freezer right as the
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Previously in The Teaching Dead, we
learned that Ms. Eichelberger was a
zombie and our heroes were facing
the fact that the school would soon
be inundated with others whom she
infected. Never before had the school
faced such dire times. Not when the
spicy chicken strips didnt show up
in the lunch line one day. Not when
the bells where two minutes off. This
was a new kind of terror.
Da y 73:
Sorry its been a while since my last
journal entry. A lot of crazy stuff has
been going on here at Bryan High since
Phranklin and I found out that the
freaky teacher, Ms. Eichelberger, is a
zombie.
This morning, we all came to school
thinking we would have a regular
Monday. We showed up to homeroom,
but something was missing there
werent any teachers in any of the
classrooms. Where were they? Running
around the school, eating human fesh
for breakfast.
Students, please dont panic, Lester
Banks said on the speaker Monday
morning. We will be in lockdown
for a while. I repeat, we will be in
lockdown. Please fnd your way into
a nearby classroom or any other
place that is not in the hallways.
Also students, dont forget to wear
your IDs and have a good day.
Lester, our hall monitor, is the
only staff member at Bryan High
School left standing. Everyone else
has been turned into a zombie.
Everyone, we have got to get out of
here, now, I said making gestures
towards the door. I dont think
anyone heard me because they were
either on their phone or asleep.
I spoke up, louder. Hello?
People, we have to leave, like,
right now or well all get eaten by
ZOMBIES!
At that point everyone woke up
and fnally made their way out the
door. While we were making our
way to the nearest exit, we heard
this moaning sound coming from
down the hallway, and what do you
know... zombies, making their way
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zombies were charging towards Pedro
and Paco. The guys threw the broccoli into
the freezer, and before we knew it, we got
some zombies locked in!
Wefguredthatiftheywereinthefreezer
long enough, they would eventually just
freeze to death. Problem solved, right?
Wrong. There are a lot, and I mean like,
a lot of zombies in this school. If you think
about it, there are 216 staff members,
all zombies, plus more than half of our
student population of 2,273 so that makes
the grand total of... at least more than
1,353 zombies in the school, and counting.
Wow!Youcanonlyftsomanyzombiesin
a freezer.
So we have to make a new plan to get rid
of these monsters. I honestly dont know
what to do. I tried calling 1-800-ZOMBIES
because, I mean, this is America, and theres
a 1-800 number for absolutely anything you
can think of, right? Well, theres no Zombie
Hotline. America has failed.
Da y 76:
This morning we went to check on the
zombies in the freezer. We cracked the
door open incase they attacked us, and
what do you know? Theyre all frozen!
The only problem is that Im not sure how
many zombies we can ft into the freezer.
Thats going to be a problem.
Thankfully, we have made a new
discovery. In the refrigerator, there were
stacks and stacks of green, fresh grapes. I
mean, there were like, a trillion grapes in
that refrigerator!
Anyway, while geometry girl (whose
nameIfnallyfguredoutisLacy.Iknow,
beautiful name) was eating grapes, I
noticed that the zombies were randomly
just falling to the foor. Theyre not dead
though, its like theyre in a coma or
something.SoItoldLacy,PacoandPedro
to keep eating grapes, and the zombies just
kept falling into a coma. I made sure too, I
poked them with a pole and they just layed
there, breathing but not waking up. They
even snore!
Im really glad we fgured out that
grapes act as a sort of voodoo doll thing for
zombies, because I dont know what else
we wouldve done.
Da y 77:
Unfortunately, we lost Paco and Pedro
when we decided to go fnd the others. A
sad day, indeed.
LacyandImadeourwayovertotheauto
tech rooms to fnd Phranklins group and
see if theyve fgured out anything about
the outside or the zombies or something.
While we were on our way to auto tech,
Lacy and I ran into this huge group of
zombies. We began to eat grapes furiously,
likewewereliterallyjuststuffngthemin
our mouths and swallowing those grapes.
There were a lot of zombies, though, and
eventually we ran out of grapes. They
encircled us and we were trapped.
This is it, I thought, Im really about to
become a zombie. What about my family?
What about my goldfsh Leonitis? And
mypal,myBro,Phranklin?Oh,andLacy,
sweet pretty Lacy. I thought we were
going to date after all this, we really had
something going on. Oh, what a screw up
man, what a-
And at that moment, I saw Phranklins
face, yes Phranklin, with broccoli in his
hand.
Here zombies, come on zombies, he
called to them like they were puppies. The
zombies raced to him and he threw the
broccoli into a different freezer than weve
been using. Phranklin then shut the door
and secured it.
Hey man! I said to Phranklin, giving
him a hug. I know, a hug, but I couldnt
help myself.
Hey Bro, hows it goin? Lester and I
have gotten a lot of zombies in the freezer
cause we fgured we could, like, freeze
them, you know?
Yeahdude,wefguredthatout,Isaid.
Also grapes act as voodoo dolls, for the
zombies.
We all walked to the gym and found
Lester loading a Nerf gun. Apparently,
zombies get knocked out really easily.
Our main goal is to get the Dominator
undercontrol,Lestersaid.
The Dominator? Lacy asked. Whats
the Dominator?
The Dominator is like, the goddess of
allzombies,themothermonster,likeLady
Gaga! Phranklin was describing. Shes
huge and undefeatable. She lives in one
of the closets over by the cafeteria and all
the other zombies bring her food and like,
literally worship her.
I nodded. Well, maybe with all four of
us, we can get rid of her.
So we went on a quest to fnd this
Dominator. We have already gotten rid of
almost all the zombies, eating grapes and
shooting nurfs at them, and we got a lot of
them on our way to the Dominator.
Finally, we came to this little closet
where the Dominator was hiding. When
Lesteropenedthedoor,Icouldntbelieve
what I saw.
The Dominator was huge, and I mean
huge, like Phranklin said. The only normal
part about her was her short brown hair and
her glasses and she wore a pink shirt and
khaki capri pants. She kind of snarled at us,
fashinghersharpteethwithfeshhanging
down from them. Her skin was green and
looked a lot like Ms. Eichelbergers, only
much worse. Her nails were purple and
her tongue was blue. She was a monster.
And the funny thing is she reminded me a
lot of the newspaper teacher I see around
all the time.
Wait a second... is that...? I trailed off.
Yup,saidLester.Mrs.Dominy.Good
ol Mrs. Dominy. Such a shame.
So she was behind all this? Mrs. Dominy
wasazombieallalong?Lacyasked.Shes
in yearbook with Mrs. Dominy, and I
always heard about how chill and awesome
she was. She was the best teacher ever and
shes a zombie?!
Guys, we have got to do something about
this, I said looking up at the Dominator. I
saw the hunger in her eyes.
We fnally decided to put her in the
freezer because grapes werent working. At
frstwetriedluringherwithmorebroccoli,
but apparently this zombie hates broccoli,
along with every other vegetable. She
does, however, like bacon cheeseburgers.
Phranklin pulled one out of his bag (who
knows how old that thing was) and the
Dominator went nuts! She charged towards
that bacon cheeseburger as if shed never
eaten in her life.
Phranklin threw the bacon cheeseburger
into the freezer and the Dominator followed
it. We locked the door and double checked
it to make sure it was secured.
We all sighed with relief. We did it!
Lacyexclaimed.
At that moment, all the zombies in the
coma from those grapes began moving,
and slowly each of them began waking up.
Um, guys... I said, backing away.
Oh no, Phranklin said. I thought they
were dead!
Nope,justasleep.Iguesstheyvewoken
up, I said, feeling panic take over me.
So here are these zombies, coming
towards us with empty stomachs. We
were out of grapes and we barely had any
broccoli left. We used what we had left of
that, which got about ten zombies into the
freezer.Therest,Lestershotwithhisnurf
gun and we managed to stuff them all in
the last freezer that didnt have zombies in
it.
When we fnally got all the zombies
locked away, it suddenly hit me like a slap
in the face- the zombies would eventually
thaw.
THE END
Little dove, so innocent, sweet and free, how I envy thee.
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Do you try on shoes? Well I hope you
know what youre doing. Have you ever put
yourself in others shoes?
If you look at other people and think
negative thoughts toward them; thats
sad. Good and evil lies within a certain
disposition of will. Its only human nature
to put yourself at the top of the food chain.
Stereotyping is a sickening way to do that.
So what if someone has a big nose?
Pimples? Or if someones got a little more
mass on them than you? How do you know
the girl with the big nose wasnt beaten and
broke her nose? or the boy with pimples is
on the streets and can only eat what he can
get or the over-weight girl has some sort of
illness.
What about the mentally ill, people with
speech problems, or other deformities that
have no control over what others see as
wrong? J ust because a persons physical
and mental abilities or home and social life
are better doesnt give them the right to
talk about them behind their back.
My little sister, in 4th grade, was pushed
down from the top of the monkey bars and
broke her ribs, for the simple fact that the
girls that pushed her thought she was fat
enough to handle it.
My older sister has naturally droopy
eyes. People laugh at her and called her a
junkie.
My other sister is really sensitive and
loves animals and a group of girls thought it
would be funny if they got their boyfriends
to slaughter a dog and make sure she saw
it.
My brother was chased on his motorcycle
and crashed because people thought he
was homeless and stole the bike. To this
day, he is still learning to read, write and
talk because of the accident.
Ive been jumped countless times, hit,
tripped and had to speed walk to class with
people calling out names and Ive seen
humiliating pictures of me put all over the
internet.
J ust because you are insecure with
yourself, you justify their actions toward
others. How could you be so selfsh? To
put a name on someone? Who gave you
the right of property over another human
being to defne who they are?
When you look at someone and get
disgusted, its because you see something
in them you lack and wish you had.
I honestly think its all about perspective.
Your purple could be my blue, but hey, lets
pretend its pink.
Worry about yourself. Fix your
sanctimonious attitude and selfsh, false
sense of power.
All those losers out there should
be winners; they stand up and fght to
be who they are and dare to be against
conformity.
Difference is necessary for growth; it
should not be hated, but looked at as a
vital point of growth.
If you think for one second that
stepping on others heads to make you
taller is okay, youre the one who should
be crying yourself to sleep.
1. Be prepared to be in a club they
sponsoreven if you dont want to.
Youre one of the only members for life
in the club. When you are a teachers kid,
they will keep you after school six hours
after it ended.
They cant get in trouble with their own
child. Ive been helping StuCo before I was
in high school and Ill be helping after Im
out of high school.

2. All of her coworkers will know your
name and face.
You know when you meet somebody
and they enthusiastically say Hey [your
name]!!
But you have no idea who they are so
you try as hard as you can for them to say
their name but youre trying to not let them
know that you dont know their name.
Its like that every day when your mom is
teacher.
3. Her students will know your dreams,
weird habits, favorite foods and childhood
memories.
I cant tell you how many times someone
has walked up to me and retold the time
I put a metal house key into an electrical
outlet shocking myself or how weird it is
to put honey in mac & cheese. It could be
worse, she could have baby pictures.
4. When you get in trouble.
This one is all depending on principle or
teacher or person writes you up. Sometimes
you will get the principal who likes you and
they will say
Oh Lauren, you silly goose, please
dont make the sub think you are having
a epileptic seizure. Heres a cookie. The
majority of the time you get the principal
who wants to make an example out of you.
Lets you go to the offce for being out of
dress code, they will try to give you a month
in SOS.
5. Students will always ask for the test
answers or tell you stuff you dont want to
know.
Numerous people have come up and
asked for moms test answers. She keeps
them locked up and I cant get to them.
(And if I could, I be selling them for a pretty
penny.)
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Period
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2
3
4
EXAM 6
A Lunch
B Lunch

C Lunch
EXAM 7
Time
8:25-9:05
9:10-9:50
9:55-10:35
10:40-11:20
11:20-11:50 (exam)
11:55-1:50 (class)
11:25-11:55 (exam)
12:00-12:30 (lunch)
12:35-1:50 (exam)
11:25-12:40 (exam)
12:40-1:10 (lunch)
1:15-1:50 (exam)
1:55-3:40
Length
40 minutes
40 minutes
40 minutes
40 minutes
30 minutes
115 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
75 minutes
75 minutes
30 minutes
35 minutes
105 minutes
Wednesday, May 18
Period
EXAM 2
FYP 3
EXAM 4
A Lunch
B Lunch
C Lunch
EXAM 5
Time
8:25-10:10
10:15-11:00
11:00-11:30 (lunch)
11:35-1:50 (exam)
11:05-11:35 (exam)
11:40-12:10 (lunch)
12:15-1:50 (exam)
11:05-1:20 (exam)
1:20-1:50 (lunch)
1:55-3:40
Length
105 minutes
45 minutes
30 minutes
135 minutes
35 minutes
30 minutes
95 minutes
135 minutes
30 minutes
105 minutes
Thursday, May 19
Period
EXAM 1
EXAM 3
A Lunch
FYP
EXAM 3
B/C
Lunch
Time
8:25-10:10
10:10-10:40 (lunch)
10:45-12:30 (exam)
10:15-10:55 (exam)
10:55-12:25 (lunch)
11:35-12:30 (exam)
Length
105 minutes
30 minutes
140 minutes
40 minutes
30 minutes
55 minutes
Friday, May 20
Final Exam Schedule
1. Lunches: Wednesday will be by hallway (same as regular schedule).
2. Students are to stay in their classrooms the ENTIRE EXAM PERIOD
so they are not in the hallways to disturb other students taking exams. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
3. On Wednesday Hammond Oliver PM students will eat frst lunch before
getting on the bus to go to HO.