February 2016 - James Madison Memorial High School

Issue 6- February 2016
The Legend of
Chinese New Year
By Andrew
Zhou
On the 8th
of February, it
will be Chinese
New Year. On
this special day,
all Chinese
people around
the world celebrate the New Year with
loved ones by eating dumplings, setting
off fireworks, and dressing in red clothing.
Additionally, the adults in the family
will give out lucky money to children.
However, only a few people know the
historical legend behind these traditions.
Just like other fantasy stories, the legend
begins like this: Long long ago, there
was a monster named “Year” (nian, 年).
“Year” was a fearsome monster, who
had the face of a lion, a horn on his
forehead, and a giant body. Every year,
the monster would come to China and
devour one person. For many years, the
people in China could not do anything
about the monster. One day, a white
haired grandma came to a Chinese
village. She helped the people hide in
the cave, but stayed in the village alone.
The white haired grandma dressed in red
clothing, pasted red paper on the door,
and gathered some bamboo. When
“Year” came that night to eat, she set the
bamboo on fire. The monster started to
shake, fled the village, and never came
back to harm anyone again.
Valentine’s
Day
By Evanka Annyapu
When Valentine’s Day creeps around
the corner, there are two types of people.
The ones that are single or the ones
that have someone to spend the day
of… what? Love? Kindness? Finding the
one you love? Well, Valentine’s Day is
a day of romance. It’s a Pagan festival
in February, dedicated to Faunus, the
Roman god of agriculture.
According to legend, it was very
common that women placed their
names in an urn and the city’s bachelors
would get to pick a name out. The men
and women would be paired for the
year and the matches usually ended up
in marriages. By 1400, there were written
valentines. In the 18th century, couples
had exchanged small tokens of affection
and handwritten/made cards. Soon as
the 21st century rolled along, Valentine’s
Day became a day of commercial
success. From romantic movies, printed
cards, boxes of chocolate, to bouquets
of flowers, Valentine’s Day has changed
Pg.2: Throwback to 1970’s
Pg.3:The Single Pringle
Pg.4: Course Registration
Pg.5: Artist of the Month &
Horoscopes
Pg.6: Arts & Entertainment
Pg.7: Meet Memorial Students
Pg.8: Prep Profiles
Pg. 9: Spartan Scoreboard
Pg. 10: Packers Season End
by the century. So, if you’re single this
year, don’t let this day make you feel
bad about yourself. Let it be your ‘Singles
Awareness Day’ and treat yourself to
something fun! And for all the couples, be
‘pair-ful’ and considerate of all the singles
out there!
please see page 3
Team 1 for Science Bowl becomes the 2016 Regional Champion (left to right; Kelly Wu, Cory
Forbes, Samik Partha, Chris Xu, Leo Ma, and Sowmya Partha)
Memorial
Science Bowl
By Kelly Wu
Musical
This Week
By Isabella Wu
Beginning this week, Memorial’s
talented and dedicated drama
department will be performing
“Footloose”, a jukebox musical portraying
quintessential 80’s culture. The musical
is centered on Ren McCormack’s (Sean
Cunningham) beginnings in religious town
marked by tragedy. After moving to a
new town, Ren quickly befriends Willard
Hewitt (Aris Awes). Ren also meets Rusty
(Tess Lenzen), who is in love with Willard;
he also falls for the Reverend Shaw Moore
(James Tautges)’s daughter Ariel (Audrey
Accardo).
The musical showcases a lot of fun
dancing, and presents a large set with
fancy technical features. Footloose is
performed on February 5th, 6th, 12th, and
13th at 7:30 in the Buchhauser Auditorium.
It’s the best entertainment of the year for
$10.
“Toss-up biology, short answer: If a 2n cell has 22 chromosomes, after undergoing
mitosis, how many chromosomes will each of the daughter cells have?” On Saturday,
January 23rd, sixteen teams from across Wisconsin went head to head to answer
science questions like this one in the annual regional science bowl competition, held
in Milwaukee, WI. The Department of Energy is the bowl’s sponsor, and the Milwaukee
School of Engineering generously hosted this year’s bowl.
In science bowl, each team consists of four members and an alternate. Two teams
play each other in a round, racing to buzz in with the correct answer to science trivia
questions in the categories of math, chemistry, biology, earth and space, physics and
energy. If a player gets a toss-up question right, worth four points, then their team is
given a bonus question worth ten points that they can solve together. Teamwork is
very important in this competition, both for answering bonuses and for building each
other up, especially when the nerves start to show.
In the morning of the competition, teams participated in four rounds of Round Robin
to determine the teams moving on to the afternoon double elimination rounds from
each bracket. Both Memorial 1 (4-0) and Memorial 2 (3-1 tiebreaker win) moved
on to the second round of competition. In the afternoon, the teams played against
seasoned champions like Appleton West and Catholic Memorial. However amidst the
tough competition, Memorial 1 bested the rest and placed first in regionals. It was by
no means an easy feat, and there was a close call in the double elimination rounds
and in the finals, when we lost a game to Appleton West before winning our second
and final try for first.
However, the journey doesn’t end here. As regional winners, Memorial 1 will be
given an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. at the end of April to compete in
Nationals. Wish us luck!
Memorial 1 team: Chris Xu, Kelly Wu, Leo Ma, Samik Partha. Alternate: Cory Forbes
Memorial 2 team: Edward Cao, Kevin You, Lorenzo Puglielli, Anusha Sahai. Alternate:
Abhinav Bipin
Tribute to Memorial’s 50 Years
What’s Happened to
This School?
1970-1971 ISSUE
Bill Malcolm (Co-Editor-in-Chief, 1970-71)
If there is one thing I’ve observed during my three
years at the school it has been the evolution in
educational philosophies of the administration.
In the 1968-69 school year, the educational
atmosphere of the school was new, stimulating, and
optimistic. Tutorials with teachers each quarter were
not uncommon, and students could eagerly pursue
“independent study” projects in any area they chose.
Student motivation was at a peak at what was then a
newly-opened, innovational high school. Vandalism in
rooms in those days was practically unheard of.
In those days, former principal Dr. Richard Gorton
was the backbone of the school. He had carefully
“hand-picked” every teacher, and had set up the
modular system as it now exists. Dr. Gorton could
practically tell you where and when every class was
meeting, and students were intrigued by his friendly
smiles and cheerful “hellos.” The emphasis two years
ago was clearly on making sure every student got the
best possible education, and educators from around
the nation visited the unusual school called James
Madison Memorial High School.
But now, in 1971, things have changed (in almost
every imaginable way) for the worse. The philosophy
of the administration seems to me to be one of
unintentional, but quite clearly, total alienation from
its student body. Students are treated like herds of
cattle- and most individuality that was present in 1968
is now long gone. Most teachers have far too many
students to bother encouraging student tutorials, or
event independent study. Besides, there is barely
anywhere in the school where students and teacher
can talk on a one-to-one basis. Student motivation is
often time nonexistent.
“Orders” are put into effect without explanation or
even any apparent purpose. In October, it was the
lunch card policy, in November it was a crackdown
against students in the halls and a closing of the
halls and a closing of the “open-rooms” policy. In
December, annoying bells were initiated every mod
change. In January, an unprecedented “veto” of the
Policies and Procedures Council’s ruling on ending
afternoon homeroom and revised attendance
procedures came.
The administration should also begin using the
intercom not only to inform students of its new
“effective-immediately” policies, but to explain them
as well. And ideally speaking, any who doesn’t want
to learn should be kicked out until such time that they
want to continue their education. But right now the
educational atmosphere here has degenerated into
a cross between a prison and a zoo, and it’s pretty
sad compared to the enthusiasm that was present just
a few years ago.
Girls Swimming Champions 1970-1971
Spartans Beat ABA Champs
Satire
Wayne Garky
Last night at Verona the Spartans pulled a surprising victory over the Old Ladies
of the Verona Home by a score of 61-59.
The victory shocked sports writers as well as fan throughout the state, and
diminished the hopes for the Old Ladies repeating as the number one team in
the ABA (Arthritic Basketball Association).
The Old Ladies were led by Prunella Hatfield with 19 points, and Maudie Frickert
with 16. The game seemed to be a one sided affair with the Spartans taking
a 35-13 halftime lead. However, with the Home coming out, and obviously
invigorated by several bottles of Geritol and Serutan, their problems with slipping
dentures, painful hemorrhoids, and falling arches did not bother them, and at
the end of the third quarter, the Old Ladies had caught the Spartans 45-43.
The fourth period had fans from both sides on their feet during the final minutes.
The game was halted, however, with 3:32 remaining, when Iris (Ma) Thompson’s
hardened arteries caught up with her, and she had to be carried off the court by
officials Geno Kalhound and Knubby Kellihan.
The game came down to the final second when Bertha Emmie called time out
with the score tied at 59 all.
According to reports received by this reporter, the Old Ladies were going to
fast-break down the court for the go ahead bucket. However, everyone knew
they had no formation for this play, so they had to bring the ball down normally,
and try to set up for points to prevent the game from going to an overtime.
In the process of bringing the ball down the court, the girls all fell over and
collapsed, and the ball was stolen by an unknown SPartan who put in the
winning bucket, and was then beaten by an old lady with a cane and large
orthopedic shoes at the sound of the buzzer.
Research and Layout by Evanka Annyapu
Editor’s Note
By David Cao
Welcome to second semester and the loving month
of February! Congratulations to everyone who survived the
rigorous week of finals. And thank you to all the teachers for
grading so efficiently. Now, we can start off third quarter on
a clean slate and make new goals for the coming months.
Course selections for next year are happening at the end of this
month, so freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, please consult
your respective upperclassmen peers for any suggestions and
recommendations on new Memorial classes or electives. And
seniors: careful not to catch Senioritis accidentally just yet.
February is full of enjoyable events and holidays, from
Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Mardi Gras, to the
Super Bowl and the Academy Awards. At school, continue
to stay active in your favorite clubs and sports, and check
out Memorial’s new musical production, Footloose. In light of
Valentine’s Day, give love and chocolates this month to not
only your closest peers, but also to your teachers, friends, and
family.
This month’s issue covers a wide variety of topics,
including a tribute to David Bowie and Alan Rickman,
Valentine’s Day history and advice, recent movie reviews,
updates on the presidential election, and a personality quiz.
And be sure to congratulate all the talented Memorial students
listed in the Spartan Scoreboard who achieved top awards. As
always, feel free to contact me or my co-editor-in-chief, Shalini
Patro, if you have any questions regarding the Sword and
Shield.
Shout-out to Ms. Fitz for being a wonderfully awesome
and patient teacher, who volunteers her time outside of
teaching to help her students. Stop by her room and give her a
big hug (and check out a good book, too).
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Zika Outbreak
Causes Panic
By Megan Liebau
Panic is widespread in Latin
America as the Zika Virus
rapidly moves across the
continent. The Virus is spread
by the Aedes mosquitos and
is believed, but not confirmed,
to cause birth defects in
babies born to a mother
who has the Virus. One of
the most common supposed
birth defects from the Virus
is Microcephaly, a condition
where the child’s brain is
abnormally small.
In Brazil, several states
have declared a state of
emergency over the virus,
even debating to legalize
abortion for women who
have the virus. Abortion in
Brazil is currently only legal if
the mother was raped, if the
baby puts the mother’s life
in danger, or if the baby will
be born with the birth defect
anencephaly. Over twenty Latin American
countries have been reported
to have active cases
according the Center for
Disease and Control. 1.5 million
People in Brazil alone are
thought to have the virus and
the World Health Organization
predicts the number will rise
to 4 million in the next year.
The United States already has
a total of 31 people infected,
but each got the virus from
outside the United States.
Concerns have been raised
over the estimated 500,000
people from all over the world
traveling to the Brazilian city
of Rio de Janeiro for the 2016
summer Olympics. Just months
from the games, the CDC
has issued travel alerts for
pregnant women in several
Latin American countries,
including Brazil.
On February 1st, The World
Health Organization declared
a global emergency over the
virus.
Sources: BBC, NBC, New York
Times, CDC, ABC, and CNN
Sword & Shield Staff
Editors-in-chief
David Cao & Shalini Patro
Webmaster/Asst.E-i-C
Amol Rajesh
Arts & Entertainment
Maryann Rehani
Copy Editor
Isabella Wu
News Editor
Amol Rajesh
Opinions Editor
Evanka Annyapu
Photography Editor
Wyatt Cook Silvern
Sports Editor
Caleb Walker
Student Life Editor
Ameya Sanyal
Horoscopes
Amber Maydaniuk
Layout Editors
Isabella Wu &
Evanka Annyapu
Student Contributors
Evanka Anayapu
Hannah Becker
Cedric Blackmore
Isaac Blum
Benton Denlinger Drumm
Vickara Dye
Tim Ehnes
Jake Ferguson
Sadie Hornecek
Garrett Kennedy
Sanjana Kumar
Deney Li
Megan Liebau
Lily Lowndes
DaShawn Lomack
Liam C McGuire
Amber Mayduniuk
Chris McCarthy
Phil McCarthy
Trevor McKy
Kristine Nguyen
Jawon Odeneal
Rahima Osman
Dane Peplinski
Amit Rajesh
Maryann Rehani
Macrae Robertson
Ameya Sanyal
Riva Shrestha
Amisha Talati
Caleb Walker
Jason Weah
Isabella Wu
Kelly Wu
Andrew Zhou
The Single Pringle:
What to do on
Valentine’s Day if
You’re Single
By Sanjana Kumar and Maryann Rehani
1. Don’t mope! Single power! Going out
with friends to grab coffee, dinner, or
a late-night movie is the perfect way to have fun without the
stressful drama of a relationship.
2. Watch cheesy Valentine themed movies. Grab a blanket,
your dog or cat, and bum on your couch for a marathon of
movies. We recommend Valentine’s Day, any Nicholas Sparks
movie -- The Notebook will always be a favorite -- The Proposal,
Bridesmaids, and A Charlie Brown Valentine.
Eat a whole tub of ice cream. Special flavors include Baskin
Robbins’s “Love Potion #31”, Ben and Jerry’s “Karamel Sutra,”
and of course, anything loaded with chocolate.
3. If you’re a more adventurous soul, go out on a blind date!
There are plenty of single people who are also bemoaning
their relationship status, looking for someone to make the night
special.
4. Try speed dating! Chances are, there’s some teen speed
dating event in Madison.
Bake. Whether it’s a cheesecake or a nice heart shaped pie,
baking will let you express your inner emotions.
5. Throw a party. Get some of your friends together, single or
taken, and have some fun. Don’t spend the whole holiday
despising those with love because you can have just as much
excitement with friends!
6. Go on a shopping spree. Treat yourself with the money you
would have spent buying gifts for your significant other.
7. Do something nice for somebody else. Even though
Valentine’s Day is now known as a “love holiday,” it was
originally a festival. Spread the love by volunteering somewhere
you wouldn’t normally visit.
Have an “all about you day”! Spend the holiday pampering
yourself. Get a message, buy yourself that one thing that you’ve
had your eyes on since the holiday season or eat a gourmet
meal.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all!
Advisor
Teri Parris Ford
The
Legend of Lucky Money
By Andrew Zhou
A long, long time ago, there was a ghost named “Evil
Spirit” (sui, 祟). On New Year’s Day, “Evil Spirit” would come
from the underworld to the mortal world and pat on
children’s heads three times. After that, the children would
have a fever for three days. The kids would eventually recover,
but they would have dementia. On one New Year’s Day, a very
old couple forced their child to play all night and gave their
child eight copper coins to play with. Eventually, the child got
tired and fell asleep, but not before putting the eight copper
coins under his pillow. The couple kept watch over their child.
Suddenly, a strong wind blew out the candles, and the monster,
“Evil Spirit” reached out to the child. Suddenly a golden light
shined out from under the pillow and killed “Evil Spirit.” Later, the
couple found out that the eight copper coins were actually the
Eight Immortals (Daoist gods and goddesses), who had saved
their child. After that night, during Chinese New Year, the older
members of the family would always give “lucky money” to
their children.
Announcement
Cuba-- It’s not too late to join the Art
Department. ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS
03/02/16. Please see Ms. Parris Ford with any
questions or go to the EF tour website:
www.eftours.com/1744233YE
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Valentine’s
Day Around
the
World
By Deney Li
In Vietnam, couples are
known to dress up in similar
clothing.
In Dominican Republic and
El Salvador, friends and family
play a Valentine’s game. The
player’s names are written
onto small pieces of paper,
and each person draws a
name. Every player has to
buy a Valentine’s gift for the
family-friend they drew.
In Japan and South Korea,
on February 14th, the women
present the men with different
sorts of chocolates. In return,
on March 14, also known
as White Day, the men gift
chocolates back to the
women.
In Malaysia, single women
would write their names on
oranges and throw them into
a river, hoping someone would
pick them up. Fruit vendors
collect the fruit and resell
them, numbers and all.
In Italy, Valentine’s Day
is known as la festa degli
innamorati, the day of lovers,
and is usually celebrated by
going to the restaurant for a
nice dinner.
In China, Valentine’s Day
is celebrated on the 7th day
of the 7th month on the lunar
calendar. This date is based
on a famous tragic love story
of two forbidden lovers who
were allowed to meet once
a year on a magpie bridge.
The day they meet annually is
known as Valentine’s Day for
the Chinese.
In Wales, the men would
carve intricate wooden
spoons and present them to a
lady that they were interested
in. Each symbol and picture
carved into the wood would
represent a meaningful
Course
Registration Demystified
By Kelly Wu
message.
In South Africa, people
celebrate Valentine’s Day
by pinning a picture of their
sweetheart onto their sleeve, a
tradition known as Lupercalia.
In Denmark, the men send
the ladies a gaekkebrev (or
“joking letter”), which usually
includes a funny and lighthearted rhyme. The poems
are signed with dots rather
than a name, and if the lady
guesses the right sender, she
are rewarded with an egg on
Easter, but if she guess wrong,
she owns the sender an egg.
Friends and sweethearts also
exchange white flowers called
snowdrops.
In England, women leave
bay leaves at the corners
and center of their pillow,
hoping to dream of their future
husbands. In Norfolk, England,
Old Father Valentine brings
young children treats and
chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
Scholarships
Corner: February
By Ameya Sanyal
BMI Student Composer Awards
Program
Do you see yourself as the
next great composer? Possibly
Beethoven or Mozart? Then
certainly try for this scholarship!
Submit one of your original
compositions to this program
and compete against young
composers for a $500 to $5,000
award. The program has awarded
nearly 600 grants and fifteen of its winners have won Pulitzer
Prizes. All US Students under 28 who are studying music
are eligible to participate. Find more information at http://
bmifoundation.org/programs/info/bmi_student_composer_
awards. The deadline is February 15.
Christophers Poster Contest
During high school, you’ve certainly learned how to make
a poster. Whether you needed one for your History project or
English speech, making a good poster is something we all learn
to do. If you weren’t one of those students who put off the
project until the last night, this contest is for you. Put your artistic
talents to use and show the world that anyone has the ability
to make the world a better place. All students from grades
9-12 are invited to submit their posters. Awards range from $100
to $1000. Curious? Look at http://www.christophers.org/page.
aspx?pid=274. Posters need to be postmarked by February 17!
Unigo Sweet and Simple
Have a memory of the best gift you’ve ever received? Also a
talent for writing things succinctly? If so, describe your “sweet
and simple” gift in 250 words or less. Winners receive a $1,500
scholarship. All students who are 13 or older are eligible. Check
out https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/
sweet-and-simple-scholarship if interested. The deadline is
February 29.
Memorial boasts a whole host of core academic and elective
courses, ranging from forensic science to art metals and glass.
Selecting your class schedule for next year can be one of the
most daunting tasks in the whole registration process. So how
should you really pick and choose the courses that will fill up
your seven periods next year when there are so many options?
First and foremost, you should consider the requirements
for graduation. According to the 2016-17 JMM curriculum
guide, “In order to graduate from Memorial High School,
you must earn 22 credits and meet the following course and
credit requirements: earn 4 credits of English, earn 3 credits of
social studies, earn 3 credits of mathematics (Algebra 1 and
Geometry or higher), earn 3 credits in science (one life and
one physical), earn 1.5 credits of physical education and earn
.5 credit of health.” As a general guideline, each year of an
academic course provides you with one credit, or half a year
for 0.5 credits. Take a look at last year’s schedule or current
transcript to see if you’re on track to meeting these graduation
goals.
When it comes to choosing what academic courses to take
to fulfill these requirements, stop and take a moment to think
about your interests and potential future career. After that,
select to take honors or advanced placement courses that
relate to your passions. For example, if you’re a bibliophile
worried about too heavy of a workload, try to take English
Honors, but maybe not Science Honors. Don’t worry if you
still have no idea what classes you’re going to take! If this is
you, think less about potential careers and more about what
hobbies you have. You might not know that you want to be
a civil engineer, but hey, you’ve liked the home projects that
you’ve done with your dad. These clues can help you find out
what interests you have and what courses you should take. As
for AP classes, if you’re worried at all, the best advice is to ask
around. Talking to multiple people who have already taken
the class can give you a very insightful look into how “hard” it
actually is, and whether it’s right for you.
The best advice for electives is to also to evaluate your
strengths and interests. Interest is much more important than
how “appealing” a course will look on your college transcript.
Colleges look at whether you took classes that you are
passionate about. Maybe that one Art class will even introduce
you to a design contest, or some other extracurricular that
you can really enjoy doing. This is much better than slogging
through another difficult course and not getting anywhere. In
short, course selection is less about what others (colleges) want,
but more about what you want as a person. Choosing classes
you enjoy will allow you to succeed in the long run and do
more with them. Good luck and have fun finding your passions!
How to End the Procrastination
Plague
By Trevor McKy
With finals coming to a close, many have now experienced
the great wrath of procrastination. Many, like myself, decided
to binge watch our favorite Netflix series instead of continuing
to draft the five page essay due the next day. Though the
fear of dropping an entire letter grade haunts procrastinators,
the longing desire to find out if your favorite character in
The Walking Dead dies pushes us to press the next episode
button, no matter the stakes. As one can see, I have mastered
the ancient art of procrastination, but how can we cure this
chronic disease that runs rampant during finals week? Since first
semester finals have come to an end, let’s start preparing for
next semester’s finals as soon as possible (not on the day of)!
One way you can begin the tedious process of reversing the
curse of procrastination is by keeping your materials organized
throughout the semester. You should also look over all past
quizzes and tests, and meet with teachers to ask questions on
materials you don’t understand. Infinite Campus is also a very
helpful resource. It should be checked at least weekly in order
to keep up to date with your grade standings. Once finals
come around, RogerHub.com can be used to calculate the
score needed in
order to receive
the grade desired.
While studying,
it helps to turn
off electronics
in order to stay
concentrated.
In using these
helpful tips we
can officially end
the plague of
procrastination
once and for all!
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Artist of the Month:
Madlyn Stevens
By: Maryann Rehani
Name: Madlyn Stevens
Grade: 12
What art classes have you taken at
Memorial?
Freshman year I took Art
Experiences, and Drawing 1 and 2.
Sophomore year I was in Ceramics
1 and Drawing 3. Last year I had
Ceramics 2, Digital Imagery,
Painting 1, an Independent Study,
and I TAed for a Drawing 2 class.
This year I’ve taken Animation,
I’ve TAed for Painting 1, and I did
another Independent Study, a right
now I’m currently taking Ceramics
3, Metals and Glass 1, Graphic Design, and Illustration!
How long have you been creating art?
I’ve been doing art pretty much ever since I was really little!
I don’t even remember a time in my life where I wasn’t
constantly doing art.
Why do you create art?
I create art because it gets me through all of the tough spots
in my life. If I’m upset, doing art can clear my head, and take
my mind off of what is bothering me. It gives me a sense of
belonging and comfort.
What is your favorite medium to work with?
I actually have a few favorites! I love sculpting and working with
clay, but I also love working on Photoshop! It’s kind of a weird
combination because they’re both so different, but I feel like
I’m learning new things about them all the time. I also really
love to draw, of course! I always keep at least one sketchbook
with me at all times!
What has been your favorite piece of art that you’ve made?
My favorite piece is definitely my bust sculpture that I made
last year in Ceramics 2. It took a super long time because I was
so determined to add a bunch of little details to it! I’m really
happy with how it turned out though!
Where do you find your inspiration?
I find a lot of my inspiration through the work of other artists!
I study their artwork and use their techniques to find ways to
improve my own! I also draw inspiration from nature. There are
so many weird animals and plants that are so fun to doodle
and they give me ideas for my own artwork!
Who is your favorite artist?
There are so many amazing artists that it’s really hard to pick
just one. One of my favorites is Chris Riddell and he illustrated
for a book series called The Edge Chronicles. His artwork is
so amazing and detailed, and I could honestly gush about it
forever! I also admire all of my wonderful art teachers! They’re
all so incredibly talented and passionate about what they
do, and they inspire so many students to go after their artistic
aspirations! I’m so thankful for them and the art department as
a whole!
Do you have any words of advice to artists?
If I could give any advice to artists, it would be to keep creating
art, even if someone doubts you. Sometimes people are really
hard on artists and they don’t understand that we put our
heart into each piece we do. People can be really harsh and
discouraging, but I’ve learned to look past that and remember
that I’m doing art to make me happy, not to please other
people. I highly encourage artists to take art classes and go
to art school if they are truly passionate about it. Don’t let
other people bring you down and tell you how to do your own
artwork. Do what you love, and you’ll feel really rewarded by
the work you create!
What is one type of art you’d like to learn in the future?
There are so many types of art that I want to learn! I’m in a
Metals and Glass class this semester though, and I’m excited
about learning to make jewelry and pendants! It’s so different
than what I usually make, so it’ll fun to learn!
Do you plan on continuing art after high school?
Well, I’m planning on attending an art school in the fall, my
top choice being MCAD in Minnesota! I want to go for Art
Education and Illustration. I hope to be an art teacher in the
February 2016
Horoscopes
By Amber Maydaniuk
Aries (Mar 21 - April 19) If you don’t find yourself a
significant other by February 1st, it’ll be a lonely month
for you. Better luck next month.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Your love life is looking up
this month. It’ll be lit, Cupid can merch. So, expect the
unexpected!
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You’re not always
under the spotlight of attention. Luckily this month,
that’s not true. Keep your eyes open.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Romance is in the air, just
over the B wing at 10 A.M. If you’re not near the B
wing at 10 A.M., your love life might be unlucky.
Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) February is looking
romantic for you! Put your plans aside with
your mom for Feb. 14th, as you’ll be asked on a date.
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) This month, your love life is
about to get complicated. Be cautious of the people
around you.
Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Your love is waiting for
you, make sure to seize this opportunity and
ask them out! Otherwise, try to do something nice for
them.
Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Let down the walls of
protection that you’ve recently built and allow
others into your life. Don’t be scared to try new
things.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Don’t let a Leo
hold you back from your true potential! Be yourself and
let your personality shine through.
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Send some flowers to
your crush. It’s looking up for you this month. Movies
are a great first date.
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) It’s probably your birthday,
so you’re bound to get lucky this month!
P.S. Happy birthday!
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Expect a great
scare. Don’t be too hasty with your love dealings. If
anything bad happens, give it some time and things
will soon go your way.
Carol Review
By Dane Peplinski
Many movies
leave us amazed
the minute we’re
done watching
them in the theater,
and either we keep
thinking about them
later or they just
float off of our mind.
Carol is one of those
movies that leaves
you amazed in the ending and sticks with you for the rest of
the day. Not only is the ending of Carol well done, but also the
wonderful performances by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara,
the beautifully done score, and the divine cinematography
which uses dark yellow-green lighting that goes well with the
dark plot of the main character Therese’s world. This lighting
in the movie is supposed to put us into Therese’s point of view
when she is closeted in her unhappy life, until she meets Carol
and forms a secret love relationship with her in the 50’s. When
we meet Carol, you see her world as nothing different from
Therese’s, except that she’s wealthy and older than Therese.
She may have wealth and a daughter she loves very much,
but she has a controlling and possessive ex-husband who tries
to control and stalk her nonstop, because he’s obsessed with
her. I liked the fact that this movie represents a healthy lesbian
relationship. It is sad that Carol wasn’t oscar nominated for best
picture, but I’m happy that it got nominated for 6 other oscars
including best cinematography, best leading actress, and
best supporting actress, because the film deserves an award
in those categories. I give Carol 10 out of 10 stars, and would
recommend going to see it in theaters.
future, as well as an author/illustrator for a few books that
I’m currently writing!
5
Youth Review
By Dane Peplinski
When I saw this movie, all I
could think about was how
life is when you get older
and what you can still learn
at an old age. Youth is a
beautiful movie makes you
think about the good and
sad parts of life. Besides the
amazing message the movie
gives you, the realistic visuals
and art direction are so pure
and soul-touching. Along
with the art of the film, the
music is a wonderful match
to the feel of the movie. Also,
the acting performances
from Jane Fonda, Michael
Caine, and Harvey Keitel are
terrific and commendable.
It is too bad, though, that
their performances were not
recognized by the Academy
Awards, because I thought
they did splendidly. However,
Youth is getting an Oscar
nomination for the song
“Simple Song #3”. The song
is so beautifully sung and
composed that it will almost
make you cry at the end of
the movie. If you loved Paolo
Sorrentino’s previous film The
Great Beauty, then you’ll
enjoy Youth. Youth receives 10
out of 10 stars from me.
Singing
Valentines
By Kristine Nguyen &
Isabella Wu
On February 12th, during the
school day, some JMM choir
students will be performing
Singing Valentines. The singers
have worked hard to prepare
to deliver musical performances
to the school. The list of songs
they will be performing includes
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,
All You Need is Love, Count on
Me, Halo, I’m Yours and Standing
By. Additionally, one student
group will be performing an
Adele medley while another has
prepared a Beatles, Beyonce,
and Jackson 5 mashup. On
February 1st to February 9th,
during lunch, Singing Valentines
will be available for your
significant other, best friend or
favorite teacher! The cost for
a Valentine is $5 and for an
additional $2, beautiful red roses
are available. Purchase a Singing
Valentine to support JMM’s Choir
department and bring joy to all
Spartans at
Memorial!
6
Bowie and
Rickman
By Evanka Annyapu
At the age of 69, two
incredible artists died after
fighting months of cancer.
Something to notice: 69 is the
astrological symbol of cancer.
Interesting, no? David Bowie and
Alan Rickman were great artists
that set off sparks of inspiration
and praise for their part in music
and acting, respectively. Having
fought such a battle, they left
behind a talent that many new actors and
musicians aspire to have.
David Bowie was a huge musical inspiration
as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist,
record producer, painter, and actor. As a
young child in South London, many of his
teachers praised him as “vividly artistic” and
“poised” for his age. He was a major innovator
in the music industry, especially for his work in
the 1970s. In 1962, Bowie formed his first band
at the age of 15. This began his journey into the
music industry. His presence on stage and his
performances impacted many popular singers’
performances
today.
Counting
up to today,
Bowie has sold
about 140
million records
worldwide. His
most popular
albums
include
Heroes, Scary
Monsters (and
Super Creeps),
Low, Hunky
Dory, and
The Rise and
Fall of Ziggy
Stardust and
the Spiders
From Mars.
Unfortunately,
David Bowie
passed away
of liver cancer
on January
10th, two
days after
he released
his most
recent album,
Blackstar.
Alan
Rickman was
an amazing
actor, well
known as
Severus Snape
in the Harry
Potter Series,
and director.
He was born
in Acton,
London and
had three
siblings. His
father died
at a young
age, and
his mother
married and
divorced after
three years.
He attended
the Chelsea
College of Art
and Design
and later the
Royal College
of Art. This
education got
him a job as
a graphic designer at Notting
Hill Herald. It wasn’t long before
Rickman pursued an acting
career. From roles onstage, to
TV shows, to acting in movies
like, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to
the Galaxy, Robin Hood: Prince
of Thieves, The Butler and all
the Harry Potter movies, Alan
Rickman became an actor that
influenced many young actors,
such as Daniel Radcliffe: “On
the third film [Harry Potter and
the Prisoner of Azkaban] we had
a lot of stuff to do together. And
he just treated me like an actor.
And the feeling of getting that
respect from somebody who’s
that much older and better
than you really empowers you”.
Rickman died of pancreatic
cancer on January 14th, with
his final film role as the voice of
Aboslem the caterpillar in Alice Through the
Looking Glass, which will be released in May of
2016. Sadly, only one year has passed since he
was married to his longtime love, Rima Horton.
Surrounded by his family and friends, he passed
away peacefully.
David Bowie and Alan Rickman were two
prodigious people that have shaped the music
and movie industries, respectively. With their
amazing talents, they’ve left behind a legacy
that is unreachable and inspiring for the avid
artists today.
Meet Memorial’s Students
Questions for Perri
By Chris McCarthy
Q) Do you play any sports?
I used to play volleyball but not anymore.
I like to watch sports
more than play them
Q) What are you
interested in or like to
do?
I like to play the piano
among many other
instruments, I also really
enjoy writing, drawing,
and videography
Q) Do you have any pets?
Yeah I have a dog named Louie, two
birds named Sierra and Chickpea, a
guinea pig named Cocoa puff, a cat
named Michael Murphy and sometimes
some chickens
Q) Do you like to dance alone or with
other people?
Definitely alone
Q) What is your most embarrassing
moment?
In the third grade some kid was messing
with me and calling me names, so I
started to point my finger at him to tell
him that he was all of those things but i
accidentally stuck my finger up his nose.
After that he never messed with me again
so i guess it worked.
Q) Do you have a favorite movie? Yes.
Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix
Q) What is your favorite season? Summer.
But not really hot summer.
Q) If you have a day to yourself and your
wifi is down in your house, what do you
do? I would go see a movie, then go
downtown to do some shopping and get
some good food to eat. Then I’d probably
hang out at the union.
Jowan
Odeneal
By DaShawn Lomack
Favorite drink?
Water is the key to
success
Favorite Character?
Shino Aburame
Favorite type of music?
Conches
Favorite comic?
Inuyasha
Sweet or salty
Sweet
What always makes you laugh?
Everything
Describe your closet
SUPER DIRTY!!!!!!
Cook in or out
Cook in
What would you name a pet Bam Bam
All time favorite movie Resident Evil
Favorite movie sandwich
Ham sandwich
Diamonds or pearls
Diamonds
Goal you have for yourself
Get lots of money and get out of the
country
What is your nickname
Wun or John Doe
Favorite sport to watch
UFC
Proudest moment
First job
Favorite video game console
PlayStation
Favorite candy
Fruties
Favorite type of clothing?
Hoodies
What do you have for breakfast?
Eggs and OJ
What is your middle name
Layvon
What is the color of your bathroom?
White
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Interview with Benton
By Liam C Mcguire
Being a friend of Benton I think he is
labeled as that “CC Boy” too much, so
I’m here to ask
Benton a bunch
of random
questions and
find out what
Benton is really
about.
Cat or Dog
person?
I’m definitely
a dog person,
they are a mans
best friend after
all.
What is your typical Sunday afternoon?
Procrastination, Netflix, and playing with
my dog Roo.
What is your favorite movie?
I don’t have a specific favorite movie but
my two favorite movies that I have seen
this year have been The Martian and
Starwars: The Force Awakens.
What kind of music do you listen to when
you’re sad?
One of my favorite songs to listen to when
I am sad is The Prayer by Kid Cudi, and
In general his music definitely makes me
feel good.
What was the name of your childhood
imaginary friend?
I don’t think I had a childhood imaginary
friend but one of my favorite childhood
activities was imagining that I was a
construction worker operating some huge
machine or building a big building.
What are some of your nicknames?
Brenton, Frenton, Fenton, Grenton, Lenton,
Dr. Drenton, Blenton, Brent, Frent Brett,
Renton, and Bentonamor.
What is your middle name?
Earl.
If you could play another sport besides Cross
Country what would it be? I think I would
play hockey. I wanted to play when I was
younger but my parents said I was too small
(I was one of the shortest kids in my grade).
Dashawn
Lomack
By Jawon Odeneal
Do you play basketball?
Yes, MSCR team called, “The
Franchise”
What’s your favorite
sport? Football
What’s your favorite
color? Green
How many siblings do
you have? Three
What’s your favorite
food? Pizza
What are your
hobbies? Basketball,
videogames, kicking it with the guys!
What’s your favorite TV show?
SpongeBob square pants
Do you have a Bae or nah? nah single
but ready to mingle
Who is your favorite basketball player:?
KOBE BRYANT
Do you also play of at the schools
team and for what sport? Yes, varsity
Spartans, Football
What was your proudest moment?
8th grade year 1st time I won MVP for
football for south side Raiders
What did you want to be when you
were a kid? I wanted to be in the NFL
Do you have a favorite dance if so
what is it:? Yes, The Dab
What’s your middle name? Dujuan
What is your favorite clothing brand?
NIKE
What’s was a memorable Birthday?
when I went to California, I was five
Sweet or salty? sweet
What’s the perfect day off? Netflix and
Chill.
Get to Know Ben
Johnson
By Vickara Dye
While interviewing Ben Johnson I
asked him some questions. I asked him
what was his idea of a perfect day, his
response was “ Sleeping as much as
possible, waking up and playing Call of
Duty,” while later going back to sleep.
In the midst of all of that he would go
grab some delicious food. I also asked
him the basics like what’s his middle
name? His middle name is James. What’s
his favorite music? He likes all genres.
What’s his favorite video game? is Call of
Duty, of course. What’s his favorite drink?
Lemonade.
I then asked Johnson to describe his
closet. He responded with “my closet
is very organized.” Although the year
isn’t over yet I asked what he thought
would be the highlight of his year? He
said, “graduation”. Ben Johnson is a
very simple man. He has 7 cats and his
favorite candy is Sweet Tarts. His favorite
TV show is The Game of Thrones and he
prefers diamonds over pearls. The color
of his bathroom is blue and he would
rather eat out then eat in. What a guy! He
loves long walks on the beach and the
most significant quality in a friend to him is
loyalty.
Liam’s Musical
Interests
By Benton Denlinger Drumm
Favorite Type of music?
It’s a tie between Rap RnB and 80s New
Wave
Favorite Artist?
Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Song?
Excuse Me Miss - Chris Brown
Favorite Album?
Section 80 - Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Soundtrack
200 Cigarettes or High Fidelity (stole both
from my mom lol)
Favorite underground artist?
Trapo from west high school is going to
take over the music scene
Favorite song from middle school?
Find Your Love - Drake
What song gets you in your feelings?
Easy - Faith No More (The Commodores
work too)
Guilty pleasure song?
Tempted - Squeeze or The Promise - When
In Rome
Favorite concert attended?
Mac Miller @ The Orpheum
Have you made any of your own music,
and if so what?
In fact I have…. I am a member of a
90s RnB trio along with Holden Brandon
and Desmond Lawrence and our single
“Grandma’s House” is out right now so go
cop yours!!!
Macrae
Robertson
By Sadie Hornecak
Q: what is your favorite
color?
A: green
Q: why?
A: Because I’m a
Spartan
Q: why do you like being a Spartan?
A: Because they are green
Q: What do they call you?
A: My only nick name is Macky Mack Mack
Mr. Macster Mack Macky Mac Mac Daddy
Q: What do you to do for fun?
A: Create art in ceramics 1, first hour
Q: What is your favorite class?
A: Definitely ceramics
Q: Where are you going to college?
A: TBA
Q: Who is your favorite skateboarder?
A: Tony Hawk, no brainer
Q: What’s on your bucket list?
A: Skydiving
Jake Rath
Melissa
Heilman
By Hannah Becker
What’s your nickname?
mel$swag
What does u do in your free
time?
Sleep
What’s your favorite thing
about attending memorial
high?
Sam Palmer
What music do you vibe to?
B Ortiz
What is your relationship
status?
Taken
By who?
Christopher
Who are you having your grad
party with?
Hannah, Kyra and Sarah (party
of the year. be there.)
If you could see anyone in
concert tomorrow who would
it be and who would you
take?
Beyoncé and Sadie
What do you like munch on?
Flaming hot Cheetos
What’s the move next year for
college
UW Eau Claire (come visit me)
What sports do you play?
Tennis
Where can I follow you on
social media?
@melmoneyswag
Who is a role model in your
life?
My mom
Where can I find you during
lunch?
At home sleeping
How many hours do you sleep
in a day and night?
At least 10
What’s your favorite class?
CAMM duhhh
Who is the funniest person in
this grade? @sade_jmm
Who has the best bars in this
grade?
Hannah
Becker
HNB
By: Melissa
Heilman
Nicknames: I
strictly go by
one name: HNB
Sports you play: Soccer and
Swimming
Plans for the future: Making
money
Favorite class: Any class with
Sadie
Favorite movie: Big Hero Six
Passions: Sam Palmer
What do you do for fun: make
moves
What do you want to be when
you grow up: TBA
I love being a spartan
because: B. Ortiz was also
once a Spartan
Favorite song: Anything by B
Ortiz
I describe myself as: hnmb
I look up to: Melissa Heilman
Cant live without: Sadie
Hornacek
By Jake Ferguson
How long have you been
playing MSCR basketball?
Since sophomore year, this is
my 3rd and final season in the
league
What has your experience
By Tim Elmes
been like playing MSCR
basketball? It’s a great
experience playing, it’s very
competitive and it always
feels good to come out with
the W
How does someone join the
MSCR league?
You sign up in the cafeteria
before each of the seasons.
Freshman/Sophomore start
late november and Junior/
What sports do you play?
I play Football, Basketball, and Senior starts mid January.
You’ll always hear about it on
track and field
Which Opponent you get most the announcements
Who should the fans be
excited to compete against?
looking for out there on the
Middleton
court?Matt Jacus is a star,
Funniest teammate?
handles are unreal. Thee White
Dondreon Conklin or DeUndra
Iverson
Moore
Who do you think will be your
Favorite food?
greatest challenge this year?
Pasta
The Franchise, they are pretty
Favorite Candy?
good but I can’t wait to lock
Gummy Worms
down Jeffery “Springs” Weston
Favorite drink?
What is the name of your team
Lemonade
this year? How long have you
What do you do in your free
been together?
time?
We are Brick Squad. our
I usually watch Tv when I’m
second year together with the
bored
loss of Gabe Trejo but with the
If you were president what is
addition of Austin Wilson we
the first thing you’d do?
are an even better team
Make sure I’m always
What is your favorite color?
president
Purple and red, Brick squad
Favorite Tv show?
baby
Blue Mountain State
Do you have any stats you’d
Favorite Class?
like to share?
Team Sports
Stats are just numbers, but i
Favorite Sport to watch?
got the best mid range in the
College Basketball
state on
Favorite Sports team?
grandma. I
New England Patriots
made Sam
Dream Place to live?
Palmer fall
California
once
Jason Weah
Tim Elmes
By JasonWeah
What sport do you wish you
were good at?!?! I’m good at
all of them
Favorite mascot?
Bears
Favorite color?
Blue
Favorite
teammate?
DaShawn
Lomack
Dream car? BMW 7 series
Dream wife?Jennifer Aniston
Clothing brand you wear
most? Nike
Bestfriend? Dashawn Lomack
Favorite artist? Stockman
Favorite teacher?! Ms. Fitz
Favorite TV show?!?! Prison
Break
Favorite restaurant to eat?!?
Chin’s Asia Fresh
Favorite sports memory?!?
Beating Jason Weah in 1on1
last year
Interview with Jake
Ferguson
By Phil McCarthy
Are there any new additions
to the team this year that fans
should look out for?
Yes, we have a freshman that
is really good, Ian Brown. We
also have some new juniors
and a senior.
Which game would you say
is the most highly anticipated
this year?
Most games in the Big 8 are
very close because every
team has potential but I’d
say Middleton is going to be
a very close game and very
exciting. Also Verona will be a
great game.
Some talk of several injured
players is going around. Is this
the case? If so; how do you
foresee these injuries to affect
the team’s season?
Well yes, every team has
injuries but exposing them
could give the other team an
advantage so I can’t tell you.
What is the teams ultimate
goal you are looking to
achieve in the 2015-16
season?
The ultimate goal this year is to
Questions for Sadie
Hornacek
By Macrae Robertson
What grade
are you in?
I am a
SENIOR
What is your
favorite
Hobbie?
Filming trick
shots
What was
your favorite
trick you
have done?
Featuring Hannah Becker, Gracie
and Simon Kaldor, and Benton,
We did a cool trick shot instead
of studying for finals
How did you feel after you nailed
the shot?
A feeling of accomplishment and
relief. And very proud
How can someone find some of
your trick shots?
Follow me on insta @
gracieandsadietennistrickshots
So you play tennis?
Yes, I am the captain of the
Parkcrest Tennis Team
Do you have many social media
identities?
Yes about 12 to be exact
Which is your favorite account?
It’s hard to choose however my
most active is @sad_jmm
Where do you get your inspiration
for all these posts?
I’d say my brain
How many days have you gone
without showering?
at least 8….. weeks
What’s your number one thing on
your bucket list?
I don’t have a bucket list but
when i get enough money, I
want to shut down six flags for the
day and rent Miranda Cosgrove
and Raven Symone to hangout
and go on rollercoasters with no
lines! I would end my day with a
personal Fall out Boy concert!
So why Miranda Cosgrove?
She reminds me a lot of my friend
Alex Center who is also invited on
our little day trip.
And why Raven Symone?
Because I have a life size cut out
and its about time they meet. Plus
if i read the fine print correctly,
Raven comes free with one rental
of Miranda Cosgrove
Lastly, Why Fall out Boy?
Because they ROCK!!!!
go to the Kohl Center for state
and end up winning it all. We
also have goals along the way
that we are trying to reach
and we have a goal for every
game that we try to achieve.
What shoes do you plan
on pulling out for games
throughout the year?
Well this year all the guys will
be wearing Kobe 10’s and
they are all white. However,
we will also be pulling out
some mystery shoes for some
games to keep the style points
up.
How many players do you
believe will consistently earn
playing time?
Everyone on the team this year
is capable of playing. There
is not a “bad” player on our
team this year and I believe
that is one of our greatest
strengths.
Is there anything else you
would like fans to know in
regards to yourself or the 201516 Memorial Varsity Basketball
team?
We need big student sections
and the team would be more
than happy if you made us
signs:). Thank you
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SPARTAN SCOREBOARD
ACADEMIC
Memorial Science Bowl Advances:
“Team 1” from James Madison Memorial
High School in Madison, Wis. won the
Wisconsin regional championship in the
U.S. Department of Energy’s National
Science Bowl for high school students
held on Jan. 23 at the Milwaukee School
of Engineering. The team will advance to
Washington, D.C., to compete against
69 other regional winners at the U.S.
Department of Energy’s National Science
Bowl April 28-May 2. Congratulations to
team members Chris Xu, Leo Ma, Kelly Wu
and alternate Cory Forbes.
Youth of the Year Award Winner: Kelsey
Gomez, James Madison Memorial High
School AVID/TOPS senior, recently won
the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
Award. Kelsey, a Club teen, demonstrated
her academic strengths, leadership and
community involvement. Kelsey will now
compete at the state level for a $5,000
scholarship. Best of luck to Kelsey!
MUSIC
Audrianna Wu Competes in the Prestigious
Final Forte: Audrianna Wu won 3rd place
at the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s
annual Final Forte competition,
showcasing some of the best young
musicians in Wisconsin.
DDAF
Memorial Debaters have amazing
success at the 2016 Wisconsin State Public
Forum Debate: Seniors Alekh Kale and
Sullivan Sweet became the 2016 State
Champions. Seniors Bryce Piotrowski and
Tony Chung placed 3rd, and juniors Jack
Votava and Peter Yang placed 5th.
Sophomores Anurag Sandireddy and Tejvir
Mann ended as octofinalists.
Personality Quiz: What
Type of Chocolate Are
You?
By Kelly Wu
Are you a creamy white chocolate, dark
70% cocoa or a charming milk? Record
your answers to these questions to find
out! Try not to answer too many “no
preferences” for a definite result.
1) What do you like to do in your down
time?
Memorial Debaters Qualify for Nationals:
A) Read a book and just chill
Jack Votava and Peter Yang; Anurag
B) Chat on social media or watch
Sandireddy and Tejvir Mann qualified for
Netflix
C) Hang out with friends
Nationals, joining teammates Alekh Kale
D) No preference
and Sullivan Sweet, who automatically
2) What is your go-to drink?
qualified.
A) Water
Memorial takes 1st place at the Denmark
B) Soda
Forensics Competition:
C) Juice
D) No preference
Demo: 1st Aly Rader
3)
What
is your favorite group of
Duo: 1st Mitch Nelson and Kendra James,
electives?
3rd Kiran Arora and Malcolm Buisch, 4th
A) Art and design
James Tautges and Sam Wood
B) Cooking and Family Consumer
Extemp: 4th Diana Li
Sciences
C) Business and Marketing or music
Farrago: 1st Audrey Accardo, 3rd Kiran
D) No preference/none of the above
Arora, 4th Anthony Thomas, 6th Stella
4) Which pet would you like to have the
Lehane
most?
Four Minute: 1st Lea Hulsey, 2nd Evanka
A) Cat
Annyapu, 3rd Erica Reiners
B) Dog
C) Fish
Group Interp: 3rd Audrey Accardo,
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Danielle Slawny, and Erica Reiners
5) Which category does your favorite
Moments: 2nd Abby DuRussel, 3rd
color fall under?
Rebecca Hershberger, 4th Emma
A) Cool colors
Sorenson
B) Warm colors
C) Metallic colors
OIL: 1st Abby DuRussel
D) No preference
Oratory: 2nd Finn Voichick
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A) 12th/11th grade
Jiang
B) 10th grade
C) 9th grade
Prose: 3rd Julia Siegal, 5th Hannah
D) None of the above
Metzger, 6th
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Who
would you like to have lunch with
Danni Yang,
the most?
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B) Your favorite singer
C) An inventor
Radio: 2nd
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What
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Robbins, 3rd Aris
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2nd Katie
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Packers Season Ends the
Same Way for the Second
Straight Year. What are the
Chances?
By Caleb Walker
Calvin
Richard
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Election
By Amit Rajesh
By now, you’ve probably
noticed the growing amounts
of political campaign ads, the
news stories highlighting new
controversial comments by
Trump, and new polls coming out
every week detailing who’s on
top in each party. Yes, election
season is now in full swing. And
so for those who are not very
politically knowledgeable, I have
given a brief overview on how
elections work in this country.
CAUCUSES AND PRIMARIES:
The first time voters can have a
chance to vote for their choice
of Republican or Democratic
nominee is in caucuses or
primaries. In the caucuses,
voters go to one of a number of
different precincts across their
state vote for their preferred
candidate. The end result is
that the State will count up the
votes for all the Republican
and Democratic candidates in
all the precincts to determine
the final winner of caucus. The
Iowa Caucus is particularly
important because the eventual
Presidential nominee almost
always won either the Iowa
Caucus or the New Hampshire
primary, which is explained
below.
Primaries are similar to
caucasus, but primaries are
different because while caucasus
are run by the state parties,
primaries are run by the states
themselves. Primaries were
created to reduce the potential
for mischief in a nomination
system controlled by the parties.
Meanwhile, caucuses were
created for not only voting for a
presidential nominee, but also
party business, such as selecting
state delegates. Like the Iowa
Caucus, the New Hampshire
primary is very important for
determining who will be the
candidate of choice for their
party.
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS:
After the caucuses and
primaries, each party holds a
national convention to determine
the final presidential nominee
for that party. This nominee then
chooses a running mate to be
their potential Vice President if
they are elected.
GENERAL ELECTION:
The nominees from each party
then square off, and citizens
from each state in the USA vote
on who they want to lead their
country. When the candidate
wins a state, they then collect all
the electoral college votes from
that state, with the exception
of a few states. The amount of
possible electoral college votes
in each state is equal to the
number of state representatives
plus the number of state senators
(which is always 2). Eventually
the candidate that secures more
than half of the total electoral
votes wins the title of the
President of the United States of
America.
ms fitz
For the second straight year, the
Packers season ended the exact
same way. The Packers were
making a playoff run when they
came into a game they were not
favored to win, outplayed their
opponent the whole game, went
overtime, then lost a coin flip and
did not get a chance to touch the
ball as the other team immediately
scored a touchdown and ended the game. What are
the chances that that happened to a team two years in
a row? Last year hurt because the Packers could have
won the Super Bowl, had they beaten Seattle in the NFC
Championship. At least the Seahawks went on to lose the
Super Bowl. This year the Packers would have had to play
the Carolina Panthers, where the Packers would have lost
due to the Panthers’ skill. The point is that the Packers were
robbed of their chance by a coin flip. Since the game, there
has been an outcry from sports media for the NFL to change
the overtime rules to prevent a similar event in the future.
My suggestion is to change the rules to those of college
football, which has an extra innings style in which each
team gets a chance to possess the ball at their opponent’s
25 yard line. At the end of both possessions, whoever has
more points wins, and if a tie persists, the game goes to
double overtime: the same process is repeated until one
team has a lead after two possessions.
This Packers season did contain a few highlights though.
The Packers came from behind to win one of the greatest
games in NFL history with no time left (known as the Miracle
In Motown); Brett Favre finally had his jersey retired; and
although they had countless injuries, they still managed to
go 10-6 and make it to the Divisional Round of the Playoffs
(The Final 8). Even when the Packers didn’t win the division
they still get farther then the team that did. Look no further
than the last six years where the Packers have won the
division four times; and in the two years that they didn’t they
still made it to the playoffs, including a Super Bowl win. One
more thing: lots of Packers fans have talked about how this
was a “bad” year for the Packers, but if going 10-6 and
making it to the final 8 teams in the playoffs is considered a
“bad” year for us, then you know the Packers are a great
team.
Prep Profiles Continued...
Phil McCarthy,Hockey
By Isaac Blum
What is your hobby?
Pond hockey
What is your favorite drink?
Orange Hi-C
What characteristics do you
admire (in yourself or others)
Independence, confidence and
a good sense of humor.
What always makes you laugh?
Family Guy
How do you like to celebrate
your birthday?
I like to spend time with close
friends and family.
What kind of car do you have?
My sister and I share a Honda and an Audi
What is your dream vacation?
California, spending time on the beach with the family
What is your favorite food?
Smokey BBQ pizza @ Ian’s
Who do you look up to?
My brother Ryan
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