Tilghman Bell October 2014 - Paducah Public Schools

THE
TILGHMAN
PADUCAH TILGHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
2400 WASHINGTON STREET
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
BELL
MON. OCT. 27, 2014
VOL. 91 NO. 3
Football Homecoming 2014
Photos by Wayne Walden
Dominique Young and Zack Story
Riley Sigler and DJ Sherrill
Rachel Benzing and Aaron Armstrong
Anne Lasher and Gabe Orlowski
Asia Flemons and Tinael Robinson
Brittany Carruthers and Nick Shelby
by Maddie Chambers
Nick Shelby and Asia Flemons were elected Homecoming King and Queen by
the student body of PTHS. On October 17, they were crowned by
Student Council Vice President Millie Wyant and Taylor Thompson
at halftime of the football game against Trigg County.
Competition was tough among the candidates on the Homecoming
Court. Candidates for Queen were Anne Lasher, Rachel Benzing,
Riley Sigler, Brittany Carruthers, and Dominique Young. For King,
the candidates were Gabe Orlowski, DJ Sherill, Aaron Armstrong,
Zack Story, and Tinael Robinson. Anne Lasher told The Bell that, “I
was shocked, but excited that my fellow classmates would nominate
me for such an honor.”
Son of William and Rochelle Shelby, Shelby has been involved in many activities while he has been at Paducah Tilghman.
Shelby was in band his freshman year and has been active in the PTHS
track team for four years straight. Shelby was a member of the 2012 PTHS State
PT is Proficient
Track Championship team and awarded first team 2014 Kentucky State Track team.
Following graduation, he plans to attend college in the Fall to study
sports science degree. When asked how it felt to be crowned, Shelby
said, “Nothing was on my mind, I was shocked and excited.”
Flemons’ parents are Monte and Latria Hensley. Flemons has been
a member of both the PTHS Track team and Cross Country team.
After college she plans to attend WKU or the University of Louisville to run track and major in sports management and physical
training. When asked about being elected Queen, Flemons said, “I
just felt so happy, shocked, but happy.”
It was a night to remember. A big win at the game was followed
by a carnival themed dance sponsored by Student Council. Rachel
Benzing, President of the Student Council, commented, “We had
our largest turnout this year, and with a lot of preparation and dedication from Student Council, it was a success.”
PT hosts Candidates Forum
by Abigail Hawkins
by Palmer Stroup
This fall, Tilghman was named Proficient for the second year in a row
by the Kentucky Department of Education. Scores from the End-of-Course
Exams, which include American History, Sophomore English, Biology, and
Algebra II, show that a good percentage of Tilghman students are considered
Proficient. Seventy six seniors are considered to be college or career ready.
College readiness is based off of ACT benchmark scores, while career readiness is based on a certification of a certain field of work. Also, the school wide
average composite ACT score is 19.3.
When asked what he thought of Tilghman being Proficient, Assistant Principal Jonathan Smith said, “It is a testament of the hard work and fortitude
of excellent staff, students, and families we have at our school. We are only
four points away from being Distinguished, so there is still a very attainable
goal.”
Principal Art Davis added, “It is pretty awesome that we are Proficient two
years in a row. Our goal is to get to a Distinguished level, but we know we are
moving in the right direction.”
On Monday, October 20th Paducah Tilghman High School hosted its second Candidates Forum. Candidates present were Judge Jeff Hines, Senator Bob Leeper, Randy
Bridges, Danny Carroll and Jeff Parker. All gave three minute speeches outlining their
platform and future goals. Each was asked one question by members of the audience. It
was moderated and organized by PTHS juniors Meg Hancock and Palmer Stroup with
time keeper Reagan Davidson.
The Tilghman Speech Team assisted in running the program, and assigning personal
assistants to each of the candidates for the day. These students assisted the candidates
around the school all the while providing a good example of Tilghman to our city and
state representatives. Mr. Ross’s speech class opened doors and helped with the hospitality room.
The Forum was planned this summer with the hope of Senator Mitch McConnell
and secretary Alison Grimes attending. Both were sent invitations in early August, but
they politely declined due to their busy campaign schedules. It was open to the public
and all students were invited to join the Forum during 7th period. It was featured on
WPSD news and made the front page of The Paducah Sun.
Tilghman students excel by topping 30 on ACT
by Anne Lasher
Paducah Tilghman is proud to announce that 20 students have carried on the
Tradition of Excellence by scoring a 30 or above on the
ACT since March. Sophomores Claire Kelly, Michael-Ellen Walden, and Caroline Meiners started early and have
achieved success on the ACT. Juniors Reese Butler, Teri
Doss, Lauren Eickholz, Meg Hancock, and Sammy Tyrell,
joined seniors Rachel Benzing, James Bilak, Milan Doan,
Erin Burba, Karlee Humphrey, Elizabeth Katz, Parker Loyd,
Eli Noneman, Lucas Reed, Tori Taylor, Molly Thompson,
Kelsea White, and Anne Lasher who also have scored a 30
or above.
The ACT is a standardized test that all juniors across the
United States are required to take. There are four sections
consisting of English, Mathematics, Reading, Scientific
Reasoning, and an optional writing test. The ACT tests stu-
Student Council will
be hosting blood drive
on November 14th
dents’ ability to work under pressure, time constraint, and concentration. The four
sections, excluding the optional writing, are scored using a
scale ranging from 1-36.
The Tilghman Bell would like to commend students Milan
Doan and Meg Hancock for making a perfect 36 in one of the
sections of the ACT. Tilghman senior, Milan, scored a 36 on
the English section. Meg, a Tilghman junior, scored a 36 on
the Reading section.
When asked what worked best for them, Meg’s reading
tip was, “Underline what stands out in the passages and be
watchful of your time.” Milan’s best English tip was, “Try
to understand the context of the passages and read over your
answers to make sure they fit the sentence.” The Tilghman
Bell commends these students for their high achievements
Photo by Lily Shapiro
on the ACT.
Cinderella tickets are
available online at
www.showtix4u.com
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A Tip of the Hat...
by Rachel Benzing and Parker Loyd
What has been your favorite
Halloween costume?
by Matthew VanHoose and Carter Noneman
“One year I was the
Joker from Batman.”
A tip of the hat goes to Oscar de la Renta. After many years of high fashion and elite couture,
this trend-setting icon has died at the age of 82. His clientele include many famous females, such
as Jacqueline Kennedy and Oprah Winfrey. Although he has passed, his legacy will live on in the
fashion industry forever.
A tip of the hat goes to Halloween. Thanks to this holiday, kids (and playful adults) have a valid
excuse to collect cavities and dress up foolishly. Whether you’re out to trick or treat, this is a night
to let loose and enjoy yourself.
A tip of the hat goes to Tilghman sports. The soccer, volleyball, golf, cross country, and football
teams have all had impressive seasons on which they have improved from the year before. Tilghman Pride is flowing through the hallways, just as strong as the veins that bleed blue.
A tip of the hat goes to American Horror Story. This FX show returns for its fourth season and
is scaring audiences more than ever. This season features the story of a cast of social rejects in a
1950’s freak show. From the serial killer clowns to eerie fortune tellers, this is sure to give chills to
fear fans everywhere.
...A Wag of the Finger
A wag of the finger goes to the Ebola scare. Although the media has intensified the panic rather
than suppress it, education about the virus is necessary. Yes, it is a deadly virus that is spread
through bodily fluids; however, you are more likely to catch the common flu than Ebola. Take a
deep breath, and calm down.
A wag of the finger goes to White House security. First, there was the sprinter who ran across the
lawn and into the house. Now, another fence climber strikes again. It’s the breach heard ‘round the
world.’ Ladies and gentlemen of the Secret Service, you have an important job: DO IT.
A wag of the finger goes to winter and its unwelcome frost. Nothing is worse than running late in
the morning; however, it is far more dreadful when the windshield resembles more of a cloud than
glass. This forces us drivers to make a monumental decision: impatiently wait as the defrosters do
their job or risk our lives on the road.
A wag of the finger goes to those who think it is funny to be destructive. Contrary to your beliefs,
it is not cool to be the kid who tears down the homecoming decorations in the middle of the dance.
People have put a lot of time and effort into preparing for events like this. Do not rip down the flyers
and posters just because you can; it’s not cute.
Areanna Orr (12)
“I was a ninja three years in
a row...it would have been
four but I had pneumonia
one year.”
Samuel Tyrrell (11)
“Wag of the Finger” and “Tip of the Hat” are trademarks of
Stephen Colbert and his TV show, The Colbert Report.
Neither Paducah Tilghman nor The Bell Staff claim any ownership of these trademarks.
“Pink Power Ranger.”
Jennifer Young (9)
How to make the right
college choice
by Karlee Humphrey
“Uhh, One time I went as
Mr. Potato Head.”
Jose Pasados (11)
Photos by Lily Shapiro
The Tilghman Bell
The Tilghman Bell, a product of the journalism class, is an open
forum for student expression and is distributed monthly to the
students of Paducah Tilghman High School free of charge.
Editor-in-Chief: Elizabeth Katz
Commentary Editor: Abigail Hawkins
Feature Editor: Molly Thompson
Arts & Entertainment Editor: Karlee Humphrey
Business Manager: Kelsea White
Advertisement Editor: McKenzie Reese
Staff Writers: Rachel Benzing, Anna Chambers, Madelyn Chambers, Hunter Golightly, Abigail Hawkins, Nathan Hawkins, Karlee
Humphrey, Hannah Hunt, Elizabeth Katz, Anne Lasher, Parker
Loyd, Carter Noneman, Connor Orlowski, McKenzie Reese, Lily
Shapiro, Abby Spicer, Daly Spicer, Palmer Stroup, Molly Thompson, Matthew VanHoose, Kelsea White
Photographers: Lily Shapiro
Cartoonist: Rachel Benzing
Advisor: Susan Hancock
Choosing the right college is a crucial step in furthering your education and pursuing a career,
but picking the right school can be stressful. With over 1600 colleges across the US, there’s a dream
school out there for everyone. For all of the seniors that are still undecided, here are a couple of tips
for making the right choice.
Whether you’re a homebody who wants to stay close or someone who wants to get as far away
as possible, location is an important factor. Staying close to home can offer its benefits - short trips
moving in your school and dorm supplies, frequent trips home, and peace of mind that parents,
friends or family could come visit in case of emergency. If you decide to live several hours away
from home, be prepared for a bit of homesickness the first couple of weeks. But if you jump into
campus activities and meet new friends, you will quickly find out that college life is the exciting
adventure that you expected. For many, staying in state is the most convenient and logical option,
including lower in-state tuition. Kentucky also has several great options including UK, U of L,
Centre, Georgetown, WKU, NKU, Morehead, and Murray that are not too far away but give you a
sense of independence so desired in college.
Deciding what size school you would be happy with and what atmosphere best suits you is also
an important step in narrowing down your options. If you expect personalized classroom attention
from your college, a private or smaller liberal arts college may suit your needs. If you don’t mind
being a number amongst thousands of students, but want to attend a top notch research or athletic
school, a larger university may be more suited towards your desires. If you’re unsure about the atmosphere or size of school that you would thrive most in, or you already have a list of top colleges
you’re comparing, the best way to find out if a college is a good fit for you is to visit. Visiting both a
large and small school will help you decide what’s the right fit for you. Although a campus tour can
be helpful, the best way to get a good feel for the campus is to have a personalized tour provided by
a relative or PT alum who attends or stay the night with a current student. Also, remember to eat a
meal in the dining hall, sit in on a class, and see if you can picture yourself there the next year.
Although the costs of college may seem unreasonable to some, know that you can afford to go to
college if you put in a little work. With so many scholarship and financial aid opportunities, there
are resources available to every student. Investigate and apply early for the scholarships available
at the schools you are considering. If most state universities seem too expensive to you - look into
your local community college. Community colleges are a much cheaper alternative and provide you
with a quality education which can be transferred to most four year institutions.
Although following a boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend to the college may seem like a good
idea at the time, choosing a good fit for you is more important. Going to college is a pivotal point
in your life, and you need to make the best decisions for yourself. If your friendships and relationships are strong, they will outlast distance. And remember, you don’t need to pick a major prior to
choosing a college. Most college students change their major three or four times before they settle
on a major. Just make sure you investigate your areas of interest your freshman and sophomore
years so you can make a solid decision.
So, fellow seniors, remember the most important factor in deciding on the right college is finding
a good fit for your personality and educational needs- small vs. large, near vs. far. My advice is to
visit several schools and find where your heart and head are most comfortable and your educational
and financial needs will be met.
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Feminism is not a bad word
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by Elizabeth Katz
Recently, actress and U.N. Women Global Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson has launched the “He for She” gender-equality campaign. In a speech for the U.N.
General Assembly, Watson called for men to take a stance in the fight for gender equality. To me, feminism is simply the belief that men and women should be treated as
equal human beings, and it is crucial that men are just as involved in the movement as women. So this is my call to action: men (and women), get with the program.
For those who don’t understand “why feminism is such a big deal,” here’s a brief rundown. Women still make about 78 cents for every dollar a man makes for the
same job. Every day, 39,000 women are forced into early marriage around the world. 1 in 3 women will be sexually abused in her lifetime. Globally, women are denied
education, and only 30% of all girls are enrolled in secondary school. Women are severely underrepresented in public office, as well as male-dominated science fields.
And those are just a few of the many problems that feminists face daily. With the support of more women and men, the feminist movement could conquer many of these
issues, which would improve life for all people.
One of my biggest concerns as a female is the acceptance of sexual harassment and abuse in our culture. I hear more and more about women who were raped because
they were drunk at a party, or were wearing revealing clothing. And though I personally do not necessarily condone that type of behavior, a woman should be free to wear
and do what she likes, without fear of being sexually assaulted. It seems a lot of men are not taught to respect women anymore, and they believe it is okay to objectify
women. Part of that may be the influence of the media these days; for example, a popular song on the radio last year, “Blurred Lines,” actually promotes date rape and
misogyny. That is simply unacceptable: to teach kids and teenagers that it is okay to have non-consensual sex, to teach men that women are objects for the taking. But we
as a community can help the future of gender-equality by instilling a sense of respect in our youth.
Another issue important to feminists is the stereotypical gender roles that hurt women. Not every woman wants to be a stay-at-home mother. Not every woman wants
to be a mother. And that is okay. Not every woman wants to wear makeup, and that is okay too. We are all individual people who want different things, and by stereotyping, society takes away the opportunity for people to be themselves. Gender roles hurt men too. The phrases, “boys don’t cry,” “man up,” and “be a man,” shouldn’t be
accepted in our society, because not every man is the same, and these stereotypes promote violence, and can cause men to be emotionally distant. If we can all learn to be
accepting of one another as we are, the world will be a safer, happier place for both men and women.
Feminism is a hot topic right now, and it seems almost everyone has an opinion on it. These thoughts are just my personal beliefs and are only meant to inform people
of the issue at hand. But if you support the “He for She” movement, or the feminist movement in general, talk about it. Tweet about it. Increase awareness and listen to
other people’s ideas. The more people know about feminism, the more we can do to improve gender equality for ourselves, and the generations to come. I want to live
in a world where being a woman does not put me at a disadvantage, and a world where I feel safe and contented being myself. With the support of all people – men and
women alike – feminism has the power to improve life for us all.
Halloween: it’s more
trick than treat
by Abigail Hawkins
Halloween is an event made up of decorated neighborhoods, hundreds of costumes, and pounds of candy. Kids look forward to the journey of going house to
house saying, “Trick or Treat!” and receiving delicious treats in return. Halloween,
however, is becoming increasingly more twisted and dangerous each year.
Costumes: People typically fall into three categories of costumes for the holiday: those who try to be cute, those who try to be funny, and those who try to be
scary. Although there will forever be multitudes of teenage girls dressing up as cats
and guys dressing up as super heroes, more and more people are turning towards
the creepy and shocking category. Costume makeup leads to even more unnerving
looks such as vampires with more blood, zombies with more gore, and masks with
more horrifying features.
Television/Movies: Hollywood is much to blame for the inspiration of such
progressions. Horror movies and television shows continue to increase their “fear
factor.” If you are like me, scary movies and TV shows are at the bottom of my list
of preferences. In today’s TV viewing, you can hardly flip through channels without seeing clips of kidnappings, bloody clothes and weapons, and demonic children
singing chilling lullabies in the background. What ever happened to family-friendly
Halloween films like Disney’s Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus? Each of these
movies still have spooky elements, but by no means do I feel the need to sleep in my
parents’ bedroom that night after watching them.
Trick or Treating: There are also many precautions parents have to take to insure their kids’ safety while they are trick or treating around town. Unfortunately,
more dangers have become prevalent on Halloween night. Think about it. Kids are
skipping from house to house and are surrounded by strangers in the dark. Who
knows what kind of schemes morally twisted people plan for those who are in the
wrong place at the wrong time?
Halloween is no longer filled with enjoyments that kids and parents once had.
Boundaries that people shouldn’t overstep keep getting pushed back. Fears of what
could happen and the corrupt themes that fuel these “what ifs” will only get worse.
If there is no line drawn soon, the holiday will always be known for its tricks instead
of its treats.
How to maneuver around
high school relationships
by Anna Chambers
Think before you post
on social media
by Anna Chambers
Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, the list goes on and on. We’re all victims to the
wrath of social media. While it is an effective way to express yourself, we don’t
always know the line between what is appropriate and what isn’t.
Whenever you’re overcome by emotions, the temptation to hit the “tweet”
button is easy to fall into. However, “subtweeting” can cause long-term problems for temporary feelings. You never really know how your words will affect
someone until you’ve already put them out there, and then it’s too late. It goes
the other way too; it’s very common to get your feelings hurt while scrolling
down your timeline. Having a twitter account can become more of a nuisance
than a positive outlet for expressing yourself. Twitter is where people go to let
out their feelings; they say what they feel in that moment and don’t consider the
consequences that are to follow. Twitter can affect your entire world.
Contrary to common belief, any deleted post can still be found on the internet. Twitter is notorious for taking controversial tweets and blowing them out of
proportion. While you can delete your questionable tweet, it will still appear on
other’s timelines. More often than not, a tweet you have “deleted” is the tweet
that will get you into an altercation. One of the most important things to remember if you are an avid tweeter is that nothing disappears. Censor your tweets,
know that what you’re typing and sending is very much viewable and can cause
problems in the future. Ask yourself this: Is your twitter something you would
want your future employer to look at? Are you censoring yourself enough, and
are you proud to put your name on it?
Continuing with the idea that nothing is really being deleted, Snapchat is
one of the most misunderstood social outlets we have access to. When you sign
up for a Snapchat account you’re asked to agree to the terms and conditions,
but have you really read through those? Chances are that most people haven’t,
because you’re agreeing to let Snapchat save every single picture that you send.
Yes, the picture will disappear after ten seconds or less (if the one you’re sending
to isn’t quick enough to screenshot), but it doesn’t just evaporate into the air. Be
careful what you send because you might be seeing it again, and you might be
regretting it.
Instagram can be considered one of the least dangerous of the social media
sites. It was created as means for uploading pictures you’ve taken for your family
and friends to see. As Instagram gained popularity, the “selfie” trend found its
way into all of our accounts. Nothing is wrong with being confident and taking a
few pictures - we all do it. However, there is a certain etiquette that comes with
“selfi-ing;” keep it classy and natural, modesty goes a long way.
With the gradual rise of technology, social media has become a permanent part
of our lives. Though we can’t completely unplug ourselves, we can take nume
ous precautions to make sure our privacy and self-respect stay in tact.
Your whole life you always have that one person who takes up every inch of your being; you think about him all the time and you can’t make yourself think of anything
else. It’s a never ending cycle; if you don’t have him, you think about how much you want him. The problem with this is when you get him, when the person you can’t
stop thinking about is finally yours, you want to do absolutely nothing but spend time with him, and that’s when things get complicated.
Life in high school is ridiculously hard to balance. With sports, demanding classes, part-time jobs, choir or any of the other things you can get involved with, life can
be really complicated for you. High schoolers have so many responsibilities and how well they handle those responsibilities affects their entire lives afterwards. The four
years you spend slaving over homework and crying over your ACT score will be what gets you into college, or what doesn’t get you into college, depending on how you
approach it.
When getting into a relationship you have to ask yourself, “Does he make me a better person? Does he encourage me and push me to do what is right?” Dating someone
who doesn’t help you become the person you want to be just doesn’t seem right. If he makes you choose between him and your friends, he’s not the one; if he makes you
choose between him and your family, he’s not the one. Picking someone who lets you be independent in your decisions but also supports them is key; he shouldn’t try to
dominate your life, he should try to better your life and you.
Trust is hard to come by in high school. Girls are nearly impossible to trust and boys are even harder. So many girls fall into the arms of a boy they don’t trust and
what a shame that is. Being with someone you can’t trust is asking for heartbreak; you have to find someone you can confide in. High school is stressful enough without
being worried that a boy might break your trust; a trust-filled relationship is the only kind of worthwhile relationship.
If you’re in a relationship because you’ve found that someone who makes you a better person, respects you and makes you feel all bubbly inside, that’s wonderful.
However, make sure you balance your time between him and your homework, studying, sports, and other activities. Don’t let him consume your every action; be your
own person inside the relationship.
Being in a happy, healthy relationship and being an exceptional student is extremely hard to do, but it isn’t impossible. Having the mind-set that school comes first
and he comes second is important; he won’t break things off because you have to study. When you get accepted into the college you’ve been dreaming of since you were
six, that person will still be there if he’s the right person and it’s the right time.
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The Bell wins honors at
PTHS
journalism competition
News
Interest
T I L G H M A N
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NEWS
What’s going on at
Tilghman?
by Elizabeth Katz
News Briefs
Spanish Club has
chosen officers for
the 2014-2015 school
year: Anne Lasher
and Parker Loyd are
co-presidents, Trevor
Bunte is secretary,
Madison Wurth is
treasurer, and Maddie Chambers is the
2015-2016 presidentelect.
The final registration
date for the December
5th ACT is November
7th.
The Tilghman cheerleading team will
compete in Stomp for
a Cure to raise money
for cancer awareness
on Thursday, November 13th at the Carson
Center.
First game of Football Playoffs will
be November 7th,
7:00 at home. Come
out and support the
Tornado!
Check out Clark
Elementary’s “Be
True to Your School”
lip-dub video on YouTube!
The Tornado in
Training clinic
begins November
1st! Participants will
receive a free basketball, t-shirt, basketball instruction, and
a chance to perform
at a Tilghman varsity
game.
Photo by Wayne Walden
Photo by Matthew VanHoose
On September 26th, The Bell staff attended Murray State University’s High School Broadcast and Journalism Workshop. Staff
members participated in workshops and classes in which they
learned ways that the newspaper can be enhanced. The Bell also
submitted articles, pages and photos to be considered for the competition, and won seven awards. Molly Thompson won third place
in feature writing, and an honorable mention in feature design.
Elizabeth Katz won second and third place in reviews, and second
place in news writing. Abigail Hawkins won first place in column
writing. Nathan Hawkins won first place in sports writing. Lily
Shapiro won first place in photography.
Cinderella rehearsals progress, as cast members learn
the waltz for the Prince’s ball in Act II. (Pictured L to R:
Anna Chambers (11), Nathan Hawkins (12), Talia Housman (10), Lucas Reed (12).
Grant named October
Rotary Scholar
Photo by Wayne Walden
by Karlee Humphrey
The Tilghman Bell would like to congratulate Aleja Grant on being selected
as the October Rotary Scholar. As a
guest of the local Rotary Club, Grant
will join other selected seniors at the
Rotary Club, which meets on Wednesdays at noon at the Carson Center, to
meet Rotary members and actively participate in and learn about relevant community affairs.
Aleja is a member of the Band of
Blue, National Honor Society, as well
Photo by Lily Shapiro
as the Paducah Tilghman track and cross
country teams. Aleja has placed as runner-up in the State Tournament
the past two years in the 800 meter and 1600 meter race. She also
placed runner-up in State in cross country two years in a row. On
top of her accomplishments on the track, Aleja is also a good student
maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
After high school, Aleja plans to attend Western Kentucky University where she will major in Physical Therapy. When asked about
being selected as a Rotary Scholar, Aleja told The Bell, “I am grateful.
Earning this award is a privilege, and I’m thankful to be chosen.”
Humphrey honored as
Teen of the Week
by Daly Spicer
Each week, a student is chosen
from nominees submitted by guidance counselors across western
Kentucky and southern Illinois to be
featured as Paducah Bank’s Teen of
the Week. Next Spring, each weekly
winner will have the chance to win
a $2,500 scholarship as Teen of the
Year. Karlee Humphrey received the
Teen of the Week title for October
6th through October 12th.
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Humphrey has a 4.073 GPA and
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is ranked sixth in the senior class of
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Photo by Lily Shapiro
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her grades, she also participates in multiple after
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school activities. She is on the Mock Trial team
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and a vital part of both the varsity softball and basketball teams. She
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has been named MVP three times in softball and once in basketball. In
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both sports she has been selected for All District teams. Humphrey is
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also a member of the National Honor Society, concert choir, and is the
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A & E page editor of The Tilghman Bell.
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In regards to the accomplishment, she said, “I am very honored
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and grateful I was chosen among so many deserving young people to
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receive this award.” Karlee is still unsure of where she wants to go to
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college, but knows that wherever she goes, she wants to play softball.
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ceives her four year degree, possibly pursue dentistry or orthodontics.
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Candidates pose before the 2nd annual Speech and
Debate political forum, held on Monday, October 20th in
the PTHS Auditorium. Candidates present are running
for Kentucky House of Representatives, State Senate,
and McCracken County Judge Executive (Pictured L to
R: Bob Leeper, Jeff Parker, Jeff Hines, Randy Bridges,
Danny Caroll).
Photo by Wayne Walden
Seven girls soccer players were named to the AllDistrict team. Molly Thompson received District MVP
and Abigail Hawkins received MVP of the District tournament. Three players were named to the All-Region
team as well: Riley Sigler, Molly Thompson, and Abigail Hawkins. (Pictured L to R: Stephanie Hern (12),
Diamond Jordan (12), Michael-Ellen Walden (10), Riley Sigler (12), Alex Kohler (12), Molly Thompson (12),
Abigail Hawkins (11).
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Six boys soccer players were named to the All-District team. Miguel Valasco received District MVP. Noe
Ramirez and Miguel Valasco were also named to the AllRegion team. (Tilghman players pictured L to R: front
row-Jacob Curry (10), back row-Wesley Blondell (11),
Noe Ramirez (11), Logan Besaw (12), Sammy Tyrrell
(11), Miguel Valasco (11).
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Students select Senior Superlatives, Class Favorites
by Elizabeth Katz
Photos by Lily Shapiro
Paducah Tilghman Class of 2015 Superlative winners
Paducah Tilghman Class of 2015 Class Favorites
Tilghman’s Class of 2015 has selected Class Favorites and Senior Superlatives. The Class Favorites are twenty students elected by the Senior Class. The Senior Superlatives are Most Athletic, Class Clown, Most Talented, Best Looking, Best Smile, Most Likely to Be Late to Graduation, Most Likely to Make You Smile, Most Likely
to Bleed Blue, Best Dressed, and Most Likely to Succeed. The Senior Class voted upon which seniors they find to best exemplify the qualities of each Superlative.
Senior Superlatives: Aaron Armstrong and Aleja Grant were voted Most Athletic. Kevonte Kilby and Chelsea Tyus were chosen as Class Clown. Nathan Hawkins
and Elizabeth Katz were voted Most Talented. Nick Shelby and Anne Lasher were selected as Best Looking. DJ Sherrill and Areanna Orr were voted Best Smile. Jaquan
Baych and Skelby Lowry were chosen as Most Likely to Be Late to Graduation. Austin Hammonds and Asia Flemmons were selected Most Likely to Make You Smile.
Trevor Bunte and Natasha Kendrick were voted Most Likely to Bleed Blue. Isaiaha Williams and Jaida Thomas were chosen as Best Dressed. Parker Loyd and Tori
Taylor were selected as Most Likely to Succeed.
Class Favorites: The female class favorites are Alex Kohler, Lakyn Fulton, Maggie Malone, Grace Cappock, Haley Perez, Joya Smith, Molly Thompson, Tieris Autry, and Anne Lasher. The male class favorites are Tyler Scarborough, Jaquan Baych, Zack Story, Tineal Robinson, Keynan Shelly, Christian Carder, DJ Sherrill, Hunter
Halfhill, Nick Shelby, and Lucas Reed
Hawkins and Lasher named Mr. and Miss Tilghman
by Elizabeth Katz
Mr. and Miss Tilghman have been named for the Class of
2015. Mr. and Miss Tilghman are the male and female students, selected by the teachers, who best exemplify the spirit,
tradition, and excellence of Paducah Tilghman High School.
Nathan Hawkins is a member of Prime Rib, Concert Choir,
NHS, FCA, Beta Club, Varsity Baseball team, Varsity Basketball team, and Tilghman Bell staff. He leads worship music for the youth at his church, and is a part of the Sunday
morning worship team. Nathan plans to attend a four-year
university after graduation. Nathan is honored to represent
Tilghman and continue the tradition of excellence.
Student Council members
elected
Photo by Lily Shapiro
Anne Lasher is a member of the Cheerleading squad, Tennis team, NHS, FBLA, Beta Club, Recycling Club, Mock Trial,
Spanish Club co-president, Student Council secretary, Interact
communications officer, and Tilghman Bell staff member. She
is a member of Immanuel Baptist youth group and volunteers
at Lourdes Hospital. Anne plans to attend either the University
of Louisville or University of Kentucky, majoring in Biology,
and continue on to medical school to become an Onco-plastic
surgeon. Anne is proud to follow in the line of distinguished
students recognized as Miss Tilghman.
Students represent PT on
Anti-Bullying Council
by Elizabeth Katz
by Matthew VanHoose
Photo by Wayne Walden
Photo by Lily Shapiro
The Student Council representatives and officers have been announced for
the 2014-2015 school year. Each grade elected students to represent their grade
in matters that affect the student body as a whole. Student Council planned the
Homecoming dance, decorated the cafeteria, and arranged for the DJ. Student
Council also hosts an annual blood drive coming up November 14th. Mrs. Lauren
Hamilton is the new sponsor for Student Council this year.
Student Council officers were elected by members. Rachel Benzing was
elected President, Millie Wyant Vice President, Anne Lasher Secretary and Reese
Butler Treasurer. The Student Council will help influence decisions and shape
student events like Homecoming and Prom.
Freshmen elected by the Freshman Class were Martaj Marks, Sarah Katz, Payton
Patel, Justin Johnson and Lara Shannon.
Sophomores elected by the Sophomore Class were Nina Brown, Maddie Ybarzabal, Kate Story, Caroline Meiners, Isaac Humphrey and John Gee.
Juniors elected by the Junior Class were Lucie Tyrrell, Parker Belt, Teri Doss,
Micheal Hassel, Thailandria Daniels, Epion Lee-McCampbell and Reese Butler.
Seniors elected by the Senior Class were Rachel Benzing, Riley Sigler, Millie
Wyant, Anne Lasher, Zach Story and Kevonte Kilby.
Seven Tilghman students were selected to be a part of the Mayor’s AntiBullying Youth Council. The Council is made up of middle and high school
students from around the area who are passionate about stopping the threat of
bullying within schools. The Council will plan events to raise awareness of
bullying and hopes to make schools a safer, happier environment for students.
Parker Belt, Palmer Stroup, Meg Hancock, Elizabeth Katz, Steven Martin,
Maurice Dean Cooper, and Elizabeth Via were chosen as Tilghman’s representatives for the Council. These students have plans to create a club/organization at Tilghman for students who feel or have felt bullied, or students who
want to help stop bullying at our school. The Anti-Bullying Council hopes
to improve school life for all students, and to further the feeling of family at
Tilghman.
Seven chosen to L.E.A.D
by Palmer Stroup
This year’s Youth L.E.A.D program is underway. Several Tilghman students
applied to the prestigious program, but only seven made the cut. They are
Lauren Eickholtz, Sammy Tyrrell, Reese Butler, Thai Daniels, Michael Hassel, Maddie Chambers, and Palmer Stroup. They had their orientation meeting
earlier this month. In it, they were introduced to local business owners, played
teamwork developing games, and learned about the use of social media in the
business world. McCracken County High School and some home schooled
students will also participate in the program. They will start their monthly,
educational trips this November. They plan to visit hospitals, local businesses,
and government buildings.
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LOOK-A-LIKES
by Connor Orlowski and Parker Loyd
A Day in the Life of
Mrs. English
by Anne Lasher
Draco Malfoy
Will Denton (10)
Bellatrix Lestrange
Maddie Ybarzabal (10)
In this “A Day in the Life” article, we fol- tries to go to the gym everyday in order to delowed around our lovely Spanish teacher, Mrs. stress from her day. To finish her daily tasks,
English. This is her 9th year teaching Spanish she grades the last of her papers while spendat Paducah Tilghman and she couldn’t wait to ing time in the living room with her family
share her typical day with The Bell. To begin and pets. Mrs. English has one Great-Dane
her day, Mrs. English wakes up at 5:30 AM named Emmy and a cat Tickle (named after
and arrives to school at around 10 minutes Junie B. Jones’s dog).
before 7:00. When she arrives at school, she
Mrs. English has two children who both atalways finds Austin Hammonds awaiting her tended Paducah Tilghman. Her daughter Haat her door. She chats with him for a while ley, who graduated in 2012, is now studying
and then writes the first-year Spanish students’ Spanish at the University of Louisville. Her
bell-ringer and vocabulary on the whiteboard. son Luke is currently a junior at Tilghman,
Before the school day begins, Mrs. English whom you all probably know. On the weekalso checks her email and
ends, Mrs. English attends
goes to the copy room if
almost all of Luke’s football
necessary. As people begin
games and any other activities
to trickle into her classroom
that he may have. She also
before the tardy bell rings,
frequently drives to Louisville
she enjoys talking to all the
to attend Haley’s sorority and
students before class.
choir functions.
After several classes,
When Mrs. English finds
it is time for Mrs. English
time to relax, she enjoys readto take her lunch break.
ing, watching movies, and
She typically eats “pitiful
traveling. Her love of travelPhoto by Lily Shaprio ing spawns from her time as
granola bars or crackers.”
Many students enjoy the company of Mrs. a flight attendant before she began teaching
English, so she has many people eat in her Spanish at Tilghman. When asked what her
classroom with her. She also grades papers favorite book genre was, she replied with,
and other things that have to be done before “Anything. I will read whatever sounds
her next class begins. When the school bell good.” She also reads the Bible in Spanish
rings at 2:20, Mrs. English’s day is far from every night in order to expand her vocabulary.
over. She stays after school to grade more pa- When the day is finally over, Mrs. English is
pers, answer emails, and attends faculty meet- excited to start fresh and do it all again. She
ings.
leaves us with these words of wisdom, “It’s a
When Mrs. English leaves school, she en- big world out there, so it is very important to
joys cooking traditional Lebanese-style food expand your mind by traveling other countries
for her family when she finds time. She also and reading good books.”
“Dear Abby”
Crabbe
Zach Crouch (11)
Dear Abby,
My friends are going to Talon Falls for Halloween this year, and I am terrified of the “haunted house” environment. They know this and make fun of me for it. Should I just tough it out
and go with them? Or should I do what I want and stay home?
Sincerely,
A Spooked Sophomore
Dear Spooked Sophomore,
Let me begin with saying you are not alone on being terrified of haunted houses! For some
reason, people enjoy being scared for their lives while being chased by clowns with chain saws.
I, on the other hand, think you should not be forced into doing something you don’t want to do.
If you would rather not go, don’t go! Friends should take your feelings into consideration and
respect them, not make fun. Plus, just because you don’t go to Talon Falls doesn’t mean you
have to stay home! Find another Halloween activity to do with your family or other friends that
will be enjoyable for everyone in the group. Things like going out to eat, watching a movie or
getting costumes ready are a few of the alternatives to going to a haunted house. Have fun and
Happy Halloween!
Lucius Malfoy
Anna Chambers (11)
Photos by Lily Shapiro
Images courtesy of Google Images
XOXO,
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Tilghman students invited to the Accolade
by Anne Lasher
On September 20th, the University of Louisville
hosted their annual Accolade for academically achieving high school seniors. Tilghman students Parker
Loyd, Eli Noneman, Milan Doan, Madison Wurth, and
Anne Lasher attended this event. The Accolade featured presentations on scholarships, the Honors Program, and your academic unit of choice.
The program started at 9 AM with the early bird
tour. It was a beautiful day for a campus tour, which
was led by a current UofL student. Following was a
general presentation over the Honors Program and the
competitive scholarships. After the presentation, prospective students were dismissed to the departments of
our selected majors. Ranging from the Music Department to the Biology Department, there was a field for
everyone who attended, even the undecided students.
After lunch, provided by the Red Barn in the heart
of the University’s campus, there were several workshops, campus tours, and open houses offered. From
1:45-2:15, there were workshops on Study Abroad,
Medical School, and Financial Aid. There were also
a Student Panel, Dental, and Parent Panel offered from
2:30-3:00. Throughout the day, the University of Louisville bookstore, Housing, and UHL Inc. were open
to see.
The entire afternoon, there were open houses for the
Etscorn Honors Center, McConnell Scholars, Porter
Scholars, and Brown Fellows, with student representatives for each program. These open houses were all
for Louisville’s competitive scholarships. The McConnell Scholarship is for students showing outstanding
leadership potential with an intended major or minor in
political science. The Porter Scholarship is for African
American students with high academic achievement.
Brown Fellows is a prestigious enrichment program to
develop students’ unique personal, academic, and career goals to produce leaders in the state of Kentucky.
This Month in History What is Interact?
by Parker Loyd
On October 6, 1927, the Warner Bros. released The Jazz Singer. Starring Al
Jolson, this film is the first “talkie,” or movie with synchronized sound, that has
been produced. Because of this, the film has been added to the U.S. Library of
Congress’s National Film Registry of “culturally, historically, or aesthetically
significant” motion pictures. The Jazz Singer’s legacy still shines through with
allusions from works such as Singin’ In The Rain, Happy Feet, and even an episode of The Simpsons.
On October 14, 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt while giving a speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Roosevelt
was campaigning to run for president as a member of the Progressive Party when
he was shot by John F. Schrank. Roosevelt’s life was saved in part by a 50-page
speech and a metal glasses case that helped deflect the bullet.
On October 17, 1944, The Battle of Leyte Gulf commenced between the
United States and Japan during World War II. The battle took place in the Pacific
Theatre off the coast of the Philippines and holds the title of being the largest naval battle in history. The Allied Navy, numbering 216 warships, far outnumbered
the Imperial Japanese Navy’s 64 warships, resulting in an Allied victory.
On October 19, 1781, the British Army, under command of General Cornwallis, surrendered to the joint forces of General George Washington of the American Continental Army and the French Army Troops, under Comte de Rochambeau, at Yorktown, Virginia. As a result of the surrender, American morale was
boosted as well as a decline in popular support by the British.
On October 31, Halloween is celebrated as a combination of many different
celebrations, namely Samhain, a pagan harvest festival, and the Christian holiday
of All Hallow’s Eve. The practice of trick-or-treating evolved from Samhain, in
which it is believed that the dead are able to walk among the living, so to scare
them off, the villagers would dress up in costumes to scare away the spirits.
Source: http://www.historyplace.com/specials/calendar/october.htm
by Anne Lasher
Interact is a fairly new club to Tilghman and many students have heard about
it, but may not be entirely sure what it is. The club is sponsored by Mr. Rich and
is the high school version of Rotary International.
The purpose of Interact is to allow high school students to come together
to better their community through community service opportunities. Interact is
also a great way to earn service hours for clubs such as Beta Club and National
Honor Society. Every other week there is a meeting for all members with a guest
speaker from the community.
The speakers come from a variety of organizations and local businesses. Some
of the guests, such as criminal investigators and local lawyers, share about their
line of work; local charities such as Starfish Orphan Ministry and Project Aids
Orphans also present their current project. Once a month, Mr. Rich brings in
pizza to the meeting for all club members.
There are always volunteer opportunities located in Mr. Rich’s room. Past
activities have included working the Peoples’ Choice booth at Barbecue on the
River with Rotary, the Goodwill Toy Drive, working at Project Hope animal shelter, etc. Although you may be turned away by the idea of volunteering, it is actually a very rewarding and a fun experience. Not only are you helping the community, but you are also making new friends throughout the process! Matthew
VanHoose, the club president, says “Interact is a great opportunity to learn about
the community and help the people while having fun doing it!”
If you’re not sure when the next meeting is, stop by Mr. Rich’s room and ask
or look for it in the daily announcements. You can also follow the Interact twitter
account @PT_InteractClub for announcements on volunteer opportunities and
meeting dates. New members are always welcome, so stop by and see what is
happening!
164 South 31st Street
Paducah, KY 42001
270-558-4249
[email protected]
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What Halloween costume best suits you?
by Rachel Benzing
It’s the day before Halloween, and you still can’t
decide what to wear...so what do you do? Luckily,
your friends at The Bell have come up with a quiz
that is sure to match you with you perfect costume!
It’s the night before Halloween, you are
______________.
a.) wait, tomorrow is Halloween?
b.) curled up watching a scary movie
c.) working on homework
d.) laying out your costume for tomorrow
An ideal Halloween would be spent
_____________.
a.) trick-or-treating with friends
b.) running through the local haunted house
c.) satisfying your sweet tooth at home
d.) dancing in the moonlight at a costume party
Costumes should be _____________.
a.) easy: don’t waste time and money on one night
b.) scary: freaking out your friends is the best part
c.) comfy: you should be able to relax
d.) cute and trendy: this only happens once a year
Your favorite fall flick is ___________.
a.) Sabrina the Teenage Witch
b.) Halloweentown
c.) Who has time for TV?
d.) Friday, the 13th
It’s a fall afternoon. You’re craving __________.
a.) pumpkin spice anything
b.) butterbeer
c.) chai tea latte
d.) hot chocolate
Mostly A’s: Cat! Simple, effortless, classic; a cat is
super convenient and easy to put together. You want to
be cute, yet still have a great time. This is the purr-fect
costume for you! Meow!
Mostly B’s: Witch or Wizard! Boo! It’s all about the
tricks for you this Halloween! A spooky sorcerer is ideal
for casting your spell on all your friends and family!
Mostly C’s: Nerd! Go as you are, you overachiever!
You are determined to keep your focus on your school
work. Relax and take a break to indulge yourself in
some sweet treats.
Mostly D’s: Celebrity/Character! Use your imagination
and creativity to craft your costume this year! Make it
original by dressing up as your favorite celeb or fictional
figure. From Audrey Hepburn to Sherlock Holmes, the
possibilities are endless!
Treat yourself to How to survive Halloween
pumpkin gems on Jefferson Street 101
by Palmer Stroup
by Kelsea White
Are you searching for the perfect pumpkin snack to accompany your pumpkin spice
latte? This recipe will have the girls going
crazy. These perfect, little pumpkin treats
also go great with any fall meal.
Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 20 oz. can of pumpkin
Photo by Lily Shapiro
Directions:
Blend all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Spoon the mixture into a mini muffin pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Then
top them off with cream cheese icing for a
delicious fall treat.
Everyone knows the best way to experience Halloween in Paducah is to go to Jefferson Street.
Literally, thousands of people converge on that one street each year; trust me I live there. Being there
every year all my life, I’ve picked up on a few tricks. Before you brave this night, you need to know a
few ways to survive first. Here are a few tips to help make your awesome Halloween even better.
• Dress for comfort! You don’t want to be shoulder to shoulder with people while wearing a ridiculous
mask you can’t see out of or be in heels that you can’t walk in. It’s insanely busy, and people don’t
want you falling over and slowing down their night.
• Keep it PG. Please dress family appropriate! I can’t tell you how many risqué Disney princesses and
cats and nurses show up. It’s a kid friendly neighborhood and it needs to stay that way.
• Come with friends! It’s very creepy and sad to go alone. Being with friends makes it so much more
comfortable and fun. No one wants to be the weird high-schooler walking alone around children.
• Watch out when crossing the street. Only a part of Jefferson is blocked of from traffic, so when you
aren’t in that area, please look out. It only takes one little accident to ruin the entire evening.
• Don’t scare people on purpose! People do not like it when you run up and scare them. Sure, you can
dress creepy, but don’t go so far as to physically touch them.
• Have fun! You can’t experience this anywhere else, so come down, have some candy, and have a
good time.
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How to live a healthier Ways to fail your Driver’s
Test
and happier life
by Hannah Hunt
Have you been feeling sluggish or just out of it lately? We all know that
it is no fun to have these feelings. We should feel happy and motivated to
push through the tasks and problems that we face in our daily lives. Here
are a few tips to help you live a happier and healthier life!
1. Eat what you want! Find a healthier recipe or just eat a little of the
foods you love, but you know aren’t the healthiest. Indulging once in a
while is a good thing, and it will save you from binging on a whole bag of
your favorite potato chips or candy!
2. Drink lots of water. Drinking a lot of water daily cannot be stressed
enough. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day can save you from
headaches, dehydration, acne, chapped lips, and sicknesses. Also, water
boosts your metabolism, helping you maintain a healthy weight and keep
ing you going throughout your busy day!
3. Make lists. Making lists helps you to remember what tasks you need
to achieve by the end of the day, and checking them off will make you feel
so accomplished!
4. Get up and get active! Whether it’s taking your dog on a walk, taking a nice jog, or playing a game soccer with your pals, getting out in the
fresh air and sweating a little bit is great for you! You’re not only getting
in some good exercise, but you’re also enjoying the beauty of the world
that we live in. This is also clinically proven to be the best way to relieve
stress.
5. Be you. Don’t let anyone tell you differently because your true happiness means a lot to you, your friends, and your family. Dress the way you
want, listen to the music you want to listen to, and be your own goofy self.
Don’t conform to society’s rules of living because the world would be no
fun if we were all the same!
6. Write your day down. Whether if it has been a good or bad, day, writing
down how you felt or what you did that day can help you blow off some
steam. It can save you from gossiping and starting drama, and it’s always
fun to go back and see how much you have changed from the past!
7. Don’t procrastinate. Get your work done even if watching YouTube or
hanging with your friends sounds more fun. Not procrastinating will save
you from a lot of stress!
8. Listen to some “bomb” music. Nothing is better than putting on your
favorite song and forgetting about the world around you for a bit.
9. Don’t let people get in your way. It doesn’t matter if it’s your significant other, your best friend, or your parents. Don’t let them get in the way
of what you’re passionate about!
Hopefully, you’ll try out some of these tips because I can guarantee that
you will see a difference in your quality of life!
“How well do you know your teachers?”
Answer Key
9
by Molly Thompson and Kelsea White
After six months of dealing with your
backseat-driving parents, the day you have
been waiting for is finally here—the day
you take your Driver’s Test. Like everyone
before you, I’m sure you have been reading
the driving handbook (or not!). Although
you may feel adequately prepared for the
task you will soon undertake, it would be
wise to learn from the mistakes of others.
Those of us who have been there and done
that are here to enlighten you on some of the
ways you are guaranteed to fail.
1. Getting a “big head” going into your
test might just snowball into your eventual
failure. Don’t underestimate the easy aspects of your test! Pulling out of the parking
lot, turning into the wrong lane and failing
to realize the atrocity of your actions will
get you a one-way ticket back into the parking lot. Note to self: not all streets downtown are one-way.
2. Stay calm! If you get a few points
deducted, it won’t be the end of the world.
However, if you let your emotions get the
best of you and you are the victim of an
anxiety attack, the instructor may not think
your mental state is worthy of a license.
3. The “lurch” may or may not be the
most important part of the test. A California-roll-stop won’t cut it for the instructor.
Regardless of how smoothly you can stop
outside of the course, make sure the instructor knows the car is no longer in motion by
putting quite a bit of “umph” into your stop.
You must feel that annoying whiplash to
ensure that you have satisfied the stop requirements.
4. Go slow or go home. Although it may
not seem like a big deal when you are driving around town, going even slightly over
the speed limit won’t turn out well for you.
It’s better to go slower during the test the
first time rather than the alternative of sitting at home wishing you had.
5. Put the phone down…as a matter of
fact, turn it off! No text message or phone
call is worth failing your right of passage.
Not only is it illegal, it’s just not smart.
Practice good habits early in your career so
you won’t have to pay for them later on.
How well do you know
your teachers?
by Maddie Chambers
1. “Good luck and Godspeed.”
2. “Celebration of knowledge!”
3. The reassurance of a pat on the back.
4. “Fiddlesticks!”
5. “Not everyone at once.”
6. “It’s a great day to be a Tornado.”
7. “I’m waiting.”
8. “Sigh.”
9. “I don’t know which way to throw my stand.”
10. “Where were you yesterday?”
11. “I’m serious guys.”
A. Mrs. Sample
B. Mr. Hinz
C. Mrs. Saladino
D. Mrs. Hancock
E. Mrs. Balkey
F. Coach Wyatt
G. Mrs. Wynne
H. Mrs. Adkins
I. Mr. Nantz
J. Mr. Morehead
K. Mr. Ross
1. Mrs. Adkins 2. Mrs. Wynne 3. Mr. Nantz 4. Mrs. Hancock 5. Mr. Morehead 6. Coach Wyatt 7. Mrs. Balkey 8. Mr. Ross 9. Mr. HInz 10. Mrs.
Sample 11. Mrs. Saladino
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What rings our Bell
by Hannah Hunt, Abby Spicer and Anna Chambers
Bands and Artists
•
With one of the purest voices and some of
the most unique mixes of beats out there, Sylvan
Esso is a group that music-lovers definitely need
to check out. This duo consists of singer/songwriter Amelia Meath from the Appalachian indie
folk trio, Mountain Man, and electronic producer
Nick Sanborn. The mix between these two artists
creates an electro folk-pop sound that will make
your mind and ears go wild. Amelia’s voice is
one of the purest you will ever hear, and Nick’s
melodic mixes compliment her sound beautifully. Their songs, “Coffee,” “Dress,” and “Play
it Right” are the most popular songs from their
recent self-titled album. This duo is a must have
in your music library
• San Francisco based band, Girls, consists of an ethereal indie punk sound in the
spirit of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Lead singer/songwriter, Christopher Owens, and
bassist and producer Chet “JR” White make up the duo. Their sophomore album,
Father, Son, Holy Ghost, which was released in 2011 was acclaimed as one of the
best albums of the year. Their most popular songs are “Lust for Life,” “Honey
Bunny,” and “Laura.” Although Owens left the band to pursue a solo career in 2012,
and the duo is no longer together, their music is still highly praised by indie lovers
Movies
all over the world.
• Anne Erin Clark, better known by her stage name,
“St. Vincent,” is a singer-songwriter who can play multiple instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboard, organ,
and theremin. Her music is known for its variety of instruments, complex arrangements, and lyrics that contain multiple meanings. Her sound is characterized as
a mixture of pop, indie rock, chamber rock, and cabaret jazz. Clark’s music is unique; it has the ability to
make you think about the song’s meaning. Her songs,
“Digital Witness,” “Prince Johnny,” and “Cruel” are
her best-known songs. Even though she might take a
little bit to get used to, you will not regret typing her
into your search bar!
• Upcoming electronic, “chillwave” duo, ODESZA,
Photos courtesy of Bing images has recently been making a boom in the music stratosphere. Seattle natives, Harrison Mills and Clayton
Knight, make up this duo. Their most highly acclaimed songs are “Say My Name,”
“Sun Models,” and “How did I Get Here.” If you are an avid Sound Cloud user,
then you may have already stumbled upon this duo’s upbeat and electronic sound.
Even though their songs have a heavy beat, they keep the “whimsical” aspect of
indie electronic in tact. Their songs will make you want to roll your windows down
or get up and dance!
a hit Indie flick. This nonconventional film will make you laugh and
keep you on your toes.
• Recently, Chloe Grace Moretz has been quite the “it” girl.
• I approached Dracula Untold with low expectations, not knowing
Movie after movie, she’s managing to take on challenging
where they would take the myths of “Dracula.” Surprisingly, I was
lead roles and make them her own. In horror movie remake,
blown away by the talented actors, impressive directing, and beautiCarrie, Chloe portrays a lonely misunderstood teenager with
ful setting (which took place in Northern Ireland). The plot unfolds
no friends and a lot of enemies. Throughout the movie Carrie
a story about Vlad the Impaler who takes huge risks to ultimately
(Chloe) discovers a strange talent; she can move things with
protect his empire. Using evil powers on his side, Vlad has success
her mind. Cruel teenagers lead to the downfall of Carrie and
battling the Sultan of Turkey. Dracula Untold will have you on the
the movie ends with an unexpected twist.
edge of your seat from beginning to end.
•
Endless Love is a new romance staring I Am Number
• Based off the book series, The Maze Runner is an action/mystery
Four’s leading man, Alex Pettyfer, and rising actress Gabrifilm which was shown in theaters September 19th, 2014. In the beella Wilde. The two stars act as complete strangers who have
ginning scene, the main character Thomas- played by Dylan O’Brienjust graduated from high school, though Gabriella didn’t manwakes up in a mysterious, rusty elevator which is in the ground, below
age to make any friends. As expected, the two fall in love,
unrecognizable faces. Unaware of his own identity, Thomas doesn’t
but certain barriers fall into place making it difficult on them.
understand where he is, who he is, or how he got there. Soon, things
Endless Love is about the struggle and importance of falling
start to unravel for him and he learns that he is trapped in an imposin love. If you’re a hopeless romantic, this movie will blow
sible maze. Nominated to be a “runner” of the maze, Thomas gladly
you away; Endless Love is a phenomenal movie with twists
fills the position and gets closer to escape than anyone else. Some
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and turns that will keep you wanting more.
of the cast includes Will Poulter, Thomas-Brodie Sangster, and Kaya
• Do you like quirky, funny, and artsy films? If you do then The Grand
Budapest Hotel is a must see. Produced by Wes Anderson, this murder mystery is Scodelario. The Maze Runner is complete with a great cast, and production.
FEATURES
Hear the ghosts of
music’s past
by Daly Spicer
The 60s and 70s were full of legendary bands and musicians in the making. Thanks to our
parents and grandparents trying to keep our music taste in check, The Beatles, Rolling Stones,
Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix can still be found on most of today’s teens’ iPods. Sadly, these
are generally the only artists youth gets exposed to from the past decades. Plenty of incredible recording artists from the 60s and 70s are waiting to be discovered all over again by a
new generation.
The Yardbirds hopped on board the British invasion in August of 1965 with the release of
their first album, For Your Love. After their formation in 1963, the band lost their lead guitarist, Anthony Topham, due to pressure from his parents to quit and focus on school. Luckily,
a replacement was not too far away. Lead vocalist Keith Relf had a classmate, Eric Clapton,
who would end up being one of three legendary lead guitarists passing through the band. With
Clapton on board, The Yardbirds were able to polish their sound, but still stick to their loud
rhythm and blues roots. In 1965, after some disagreements about the genre they wanted to
pursue, Eric Clapton was replaced by the second legend, Jeff Beck. Beck was excited to explore the pop music world, and during his short spell with the band, they were able to top U.S.
charts with songs like “Mr. You’re a Better Man Than I” and “Shapes of Things.” The final
legend, Jimmy Page, joined in 1966, sharing lead guitar duties with Beck. Sadly, the dream
lineup did not last long. By the end of the year, Jeff Beck left the band. After his departure,
The Yardbirds began experimenting with a psychedelic sound that was not quite as successful
as their previous work. In 1992, the band was reunited, but the only current original members
are Anthony Topham on lead guitar and Jim McCartney on drums.
During his lifetime, Nick Drake created chilling British folk-rock albums full of troubling
melodies that went unnoticed. Due to the singer/songwriter’s depression, he was unable to
perform live and promote his work, which showed in the disappointing album sales. All three
sold less than 5,000 copies each. His third and final album, Pink Moon, was released in 1972.
It is less than thirty minutes, but as one of his closest friends described it, “If something’s that
intense, it can’t be measured in minutes.” After Drake passed in 1974 at the age of 26, his
music gradually developed a cult following. Now, bands and musicians like R.E.M., Elton
John, and Jake Bugg acknowledge his huge contribution to music as a lyricist and acoustic
guitar player.
In 1977, Elvis Costello released his debut album, My Aim Is True. It featured tunes that
ranged from punk to almost reggae. The album received positive reviews and reached number
14 in British charts. Costello experimented with a harder rock sound in his 1978 album, This
Year’s Model, which reached number four in Britain and thirty in America. Over the years,
Costello has released over twenty albums. His 12th studio album, Spike, was co-written
with Paul McCartney. The album voiced his frustrations with the government in the United
Kingdom In 2013, Elvis Costello collaborated with The Roots on the funk album Wise Up
Ghost. At the moment, he is selling out shows across Europe. Music today is heavily influenced
by previous decades, so it’s no surprise that we can still enjoy music recorded years ago. The
Yardbirds, Nick Drake, and Elvis Costello are only a few of the many talented bands and musicians that came from the 60s and 70s. Next time you’re looking for new music, try to find it in
the past.
T I L G H M A N
Films to scare
your socks off
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by Hunter Golightly, Abby Spicer and Connor Orlowski
Cabin in the WoodsA group of college
students with high
expectations spend
an exciting weekend
at a deserted cabin
in the woods. They
discover a hidden
basement in which
they uncover the belongings of the family who lived there
previously. Through
diaries and articles,
the family’s grue-
some past is revealed.
The Awakening- In
1921, author Florence Cathcart is at
the peak of her fame
because of the book
she published about
supernatural hoaxes.
She works with various people to expose
the truth in supernatural situations. Florence is approached
about a “haunted”
boarding school and
asked to uncover the
mystery of the ghost.
Stephen
King’s
Children of the Corn
(1984)- Soon after a
group of malicious
kids kill all of the
adults and take over
their small town, a
young couple travels
through, unaware of
the town’s past. The
leader of the cult,
Isaac, prophesizes
that God wants all of
His followers over
the age of 19 to be
exterminated.
Review: This classic
horror film is the worst
film on this list for many
reasons. The acting has
to be the most atrocious
part with many scenes
that are embarrassing
and hard to watch. The
plot that’s supposed to
leave you in tears from
fear ends up leaving you
in tears from laughter.
From the directing, to
the sound effects, this
film is just awful.
You’re NextInitially, the Davidson’s family reunion
seems to be going
smoothly. While siblings introduce new
friends to the family,
a group of masked
axe-wielding murderers comes to attack the innocent
family.
Review: This “slasher”/home
invasion
movie is pretty cliché and comes with a
variety of plot twists
that can be easily expected. If gore and
jump scares are your
thing, than this movie
is perfect for you. The
main character, played
by Sharni Vinson, really carries the
movie.
Review: This horror/
mystery film is well
written and keeps you
on the edge of your
seat from start to finish.
Ending with a
twist, the plot will leave
you speechless. Cast
members like Richard
Jenkins and Chris Hemsworth portray the characters fittingly.
Review: The cinematography,
directing,
and acting are all astounding. As the plot
unfolds, pieces start to
connect and the results
are mind-blowing. Not
like a typical horror
film, the plot makes
sense and comes together logically.
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Broods’ popularity grows with Evergreen
by Elizabeth Katz
On October 7th, New Zealand duo Broods released their debut studio album,
“Sober,” which the Notts wrote in one afternoon, showcases Georgia’s buttery
Evergreen, in America. Brother and sister, Georgia and Caleb Nott, collaborated voice, as she wholeheartedly delivers earnestly written lyrics. Georgia and Caleb’s
with producer Joel Little – known for his work on Lorde’s Pure Heroine – on younger sister provided background vocals on the next track, “Medicine,” which
Evergreen, which has an alternative/indie pop style. This album is an incredibly is stripped of synth, and stands on its own with its emotional lyrics.
strong debut and improves upon the successful self-titled EP released last spring,
“Evergreen,” the inevitable hit, is the perfect title-track, since it pretty well
which won Broods the number 2 spot on the charts in New Zealand, behind Lorde. gives the overarching feel of the entire album. The lyrics of the chorus give a sense
Broods has toured with artists like Ellie Goulding, Haim, and most recently, Sam of freedom and youth: Since we found out that we’re invincible, we’ve been living
Smith. Evergreen will certainly please listeners, and will put
in a dream world/ since we decided to be infinite, there’s no ending
Broods in the well-deserved spotlight.
and there’s no fear. “Evergreen” is the most obvious contender for
The album opens with “Mother & Father,” a song with tena Lorde comparison, but it holds up as its own track, and I expect
der lyrics about the scariness of leaving home, underscored by
will become Broods’ new “Bridges.” The next song “Four Walls”
hard-hitting beats and punchy rhythms. The song was previis a gentle, warm song that gives the sensation of young love: the
ously released as a single, and, with its youthful upbeat feel,
butterflies-in-the-stomach, thrilling escape of young love. “Superwill surely be a hit. Next up is “Everytime,” which is a bit
star” closes out the album by coming full circle with a young, updarker, though its chorus is full of energy and power, thanks
beat track in which Georgia’s voice soars and Caleb’s beats punch.
to Georgia’s strong vocals. “Killing You,” a simple ‘wish you
It is reminiscent of Lorde’s closing track “A World Alone,” a fitting
were here’ song really hits home, because of its simple melody,
ending to an album that tells a full story. As you listen to the final
allowing the relatable lyrics to shine through. “Bridges,” which
song, you can feel and hear all of the other songs from the rest of
Georgia and Caleb say “started it all,” is likely their most poputhe album. There is a flow, and an overall feeling that is satisfying
lar song. A repeat from the EP, “Bridges” is still a favorite, with
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the signature electronic pop sound, and sugary-sweet vocals layered over. “L.A.F”
Evergreen is an excellent album, and I recommend it highly. Each song is well
is a standout dance song, with intricate rhythms and a memorable chorus.
crafted and there are no duds on this album – a testament to Joel Little’s skillful
“Never Gonna Change,” a favorite from the EP, slows the album down, and producing, Georgia and Caleb’s multifaceted writing, Georgia’s gorgeous voice,
Broods shines. Though the track seems like a fairly typical breakup song, you and Caleb’s talent with production techniques. Evergreen has become my favorite
can hear the emotion pouring out of Georgia’s heartfelt lyrics, and the production album of the year and is a truly satisfying piece of art that will please many listentechniques compliment the song, creating a heavy, dark sound to match the lyrical ers.
passion.
Tilghman’s top genres
Alternative
21%
by Kelsea White and McKenzie Reese
Hip Hop/Rap
56%
Pop
13%
The Bell staff recently conducted a poll questioning what musical genre students
listen to the most. Math teachers were asked to allow students to answer our poll question. Students were to choose between Hip Hop/Rap, Alternative, Pop, and Country.
The genre voted most popular was Hip Hop/Rap with the least popular genre being
Country.
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Football optimistic for post-season
Sports
by Karlee Humphrey
On Friday, October 10th, Madisonville-North Hopkins travelled down to Paducah to play the Tornado at
McRight Stadium. After trailing 27 points in the third
quarter, the Tornado cameback in the last half but fell
short to the Maroons. Aaron Draw scored three touchdowns, his third cutting the Tornado deficit to 7 with
seven minutes left in the game. Every time the Tornado was able to cut the lead, the Maroons seemed to
find a way to score. Coach Mike Rogers tips his hat to
the Madisonville-North Hopkins coaching staff, saying, “After we got back in the game, they went back
to pounding us and we couldn’t respond.” Jesse Dunigan found Sayveon McEwen for a 36-yd pass, but the
Tornado couldn’t convert the onside kick which guaranteed the victory for the Maroons. Although the Tornado had a slow start, Coach Rogers took the blame.
“I don’t think we were very well prepared, and that’s
my fault. I have to do a better job of getting us ready
to go. We weren’t ready to go in all facets,” Rogers
stated. Sherrill led the Tornado with 95 rushing yards
while Dunigan threw 112 yards.
The Tornado bounced back, defeating Fort Campbell 66-24 to get their third win. Senior Tyler Scarbrough told The Bell in response to their win, “Even
though we started really slow at the beginning of the
season, we’re starting to realize if we don’t come together quickly our season will end quicker. Players
stepped up to the challenge and took a leadership role
to lead the team to our victories.”
They continued their winning streak with a Senior
Night and Homecoming win against Trigg County to
increase their record to 4-5. Sayveon McEwen led the
receivers, and Aaron Draw topped the rushers while
Jesse Dunigan had a near-perfect passing night. The
Tornado only took 45 seconds to score on a 38-yard
pass to Jordan Prather. McEwen ran 28 yards for the
second touchdown of the game, Sherrill broke loose to
score the third, Dunigan rushed 4 yards for the fourth,
then McEwen scored his second touchdown to put the
Tornado up 35-0. Midway through the third quarter,
Besaw nailed a 48 yard field goal, allowed by an Aaron Draw touchdown. Draw led the team in rushing
with 100 yards on seven carries. McEwen caught 6
passes and ran 96 yards while Jesse Dunigan threw
13-15. The Tornado defense also performed well, allowing Trigg to average just 2 rushing yards per carry.
The 45-0 victory clinched the top spot in the Class 3A
First District for the Tilghman Tornado.
Soccer teams fight till the end
by Rachel Benzing and Matthew VanHoose
Girls
This season for the Lady Tornado was one to remember. The 2013 season ended in heartbreak, as the
Tilghman Girls’ Soccer team lost to the St. Mary Lady
Vikings in the district semifinals. However, this season
had a much better outcome.
Under the coaching of Tony Sonnabend, the girls
had a season of 9-9-2, which took the Lady Tornado
into the District Tournament as second seed. In the first
game, the team sought redemption against the Lady Vikings in the District Semifinals. Alex Kohler and Molly Thompson scored two goals against the opposition
to win the game. This win guaranteed the girls a slot
in the District Championship, as well as the Regional
Tournament.
Tilghman took on the McCracken County Lady Mustangs at Jetton Field later that week. After 80 minutes
of aggressive offense and strong defense, the final
score was 2-0 in favor of the Lady Mustangs. However, the Lady Tornado’s effort did not go unnoticed.
Riley Sigler, Molly Thompson, Abigail Hawkins, Michael-Ellen Walden, Stephanie Hern, Diamond Jordan,
and Alex Kohler were all nominated for the All-District
Team. Molly Thompson and Abigail Hawkins took
home additional awards, as Thompson was awarded
the District Most Valuable Player and Hawkins as the
District Tournament Most Valuable Player.
Tilghman advanced to take on the Murray High
Lady Tigers in the First Region Semifinals. Riley Sigler
scored the Lady Tornado’s first goal of the game in the
second half, and Emily Doolittle had a total of 19 saves
in the net. However, the Lady Tigers took the win, and
the Lady Tornado finished their season with their heads
held high.
Boys
The boys’ soccer team defeated St. Mary in the first
round of the District Tournament 9-0. There was never
any doubt that we would win the match after a 4-0 lead
at the half. Noe Ramirez lead the team with 3 goals and
3 assists, including a few stunning passes to Miguel
Velasco and Jacob Curry. Goals from Heath Ford and
Hunter Golightly helped the team demolish the Vikings,
solidifying their entrance to the second round.
In a hard-fought match, our team lost to the McCracken County Mustangs in the finals of the District
Tournament, 4-1. Miguel Velasco scored the only goal
for Tilghman in a penalty kick. The All-District team
selected a number of students from Tilghman, including Jacob Curry, Wesley Blondell, Noe Ramirez, Logan
Besaw, Samuel Tyrell and Miguel Velasco. Miguel was
also named the MVP for PT during the District Tournament.
PREPARE FOR THE
ACT
Left: Girls’ team
accepting the title of
District Runner-up
Right: Boys’ team
accepting the title of
District Runner-up
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Wayne Walden
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Team USA won the gold medal in
the recent FIBA World Cup Tournament, and finished with a record of
9-0 in tournament play. In the championship game, USA trounced Serbia
129-92. The United States is the first
national team in any FIBA championship tournament to win by more than
20 points in every game. James Harden
led the team with 14.2 points per game,
Kenneth Faried averaged the highest
rebounds per game with 7.8, and Kyrie
Irving led in assists per game with
3.6. USA players, Kenneth Faried and
Kyrie Irving were 2/5 players selected
to the all-tournament team; Irving was
also named tournament MVP. Without
stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kevin Love, this dominating
tournament victory showed just how
strong the talent of the NBA is. These
young and emerging stars showed the
world that the future of USA Basketball
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PT basketball season looks bright
by Nathan Hawkins
by Karlee Humphrey
The Paducah Tilghman boys’
basketball team is set to have a great
season this year. The Tornado graduated only two seniors from last year’s
team and has multiple experienced
upperclassmen returning and talented
underclassmen. Tilghman is looking
to make a turn around from last season, and be one of the top teams in the
Region this year.
When asked about the upcoming
season, Head Coach Brad Stieg stated, “We are very optimistic about this
season. We are returning many expe-
rienced players and are looking to win
the District, get to the Regional tournament, and ultimately go to State.”
Paducah Tilghman is ranked 2nd
in the Region in “The Cats’ Pause”
preseason Region 1 standings. Point
guard Sayveon McEwen was ranked
6th in the Region, and forward Devon
Hart was ranked 10th. The Tornado
is hoping to play faster than ever to
outrun and wear down opponents.
Come out and support the boys’ team,
it should be a very exciting season.
Doss wins golf regionals
by Connor Orlowski
To say the Paducah Tilghman Girls’
Basketball team has potential is an understatement. Returning all but one
player from last year’s team, the group
is full of veterans with years of varsity
experience. Returning players include a
Division 1 commit to Charleston Southern, the Region’s leading scorer, the Region’s second leading rebounder, two
players ranked Top 10 in the Region by
the Cats Pause, two players selected to
the All-Region Team and All-Purchase
Team, and a player named Honorable
Mention at State.
Although the Tornado was ranked
3rd in the region by the Cats Pause, after Murray and Marshall County, they
anticipate an excellent season this year
hoping to improve upon their 23-9 record from last year. Alex Kohler tells
The Bell, “Not a single team in the Region is as quick or as talented as us this
year. We have depth and experience in
the Regional Tournament. We plan to
dominate the first Region and crush any
team standing in our way of making it to
state.” Returning all key players from
last year’s team, the group possess the
maturity, experience and depth to obtain
the Regional title.
Volleyball season wraps up
by Carter Noneman
On September 29th, Teri Doss coming in 4th place. She decided to
won the Region 1 Girls Golf Tourna- not attend the State Tournament bement at Silos Country Club in Kevil, cause of a scheduling conflict. CharKentucky. She won after forcing a lie Doss shot a 91, and Nicole Miller
shot a 106 which helped the Paducah
playoff with a
Ti l g h m a n
25-foot putt
Girls’ Golf
for an eagle
team come
on the 18th
in
third
hole between
place at the
her, Baylee
Regional
Tyree (MarTo u r n a shall), and
ment with
Anna Hack
a score of
(Calloway).
342.
She
shot
At the
birdie on the
state tourfirst hole of
Photo courtesy of Wayne Walden
nament, Teri
the playoff and
came in 8th
par on the second. Teri’s birdie on the third hole place. She says, “It was a great feelwon her the Regional Title and qual- ing to support my school at regionals
and at state. I would’ve liked to do
ified her for the State Tournament.
Lauren Eicholz qualified for state better at state but I’m happy with the
as well, shooting a score of 74 and season we had.”
The 2014 volleyball season was
wrapped up after a loss to CCA in the
district tournament. The girls lost by a
margin of 3-1, but the game was much
closer than the score says, according to
Mr. Tucker. “We lost the first two games
by seven or eight points, and then we
came back and won the third game by
a similar amount. The fourth and final
game of the match was long and very
exciting! Although we came up short
it was the best and most fun game to
watch that we played all year.” The
score of the final game was 25 (CCA)
to 22 (PTHS).
Despite the disappointing loss in such
a close match, the 2014 season was a
very successful one. It was a great building year for the girls. Coach Eilgio has
taken big steps in making Tilghman Volleyball a notable program. In the winter
he plans to build the teams’ strength and
agility by working out in the weight
room. Coach Eilgio will also start a
youth volleyball league this Spring for
players in grades 4-6. He thinks it is
crucial to start training players early in
order to build a stronger program for the
future.
Many players were recognized for
their achievements on the court and in
the classroom. The All-State Academic
players this year were Clare Froehlich
and Maddie Ybarzabal. The Honorable
Mention players for the All-State Academic Team were Zaria Brown, Emily
Hahn, and Ariana Mundy. Two Tilghman players, Maddie Ybarzabal and
Laura Marchet, were named to the AllDistrict team.
After finishing their best season in
recent years, our girls’ volleyball team
looks to the future. They plan to work
hard in the offseason and continue improving. The coming years for Paducah
Tilghman Volleyball look very exciting!
Sherill named Athlete
of the Week
by Karlee Humphrey
The Bell would like to
congratulate DJ Sherrill
on receiving Biokinetic’s
Athlete of the Week for
his outstanding performance on the football
field. Sherrill scored six
touchdowns and one callback against Fort Campbell, rushing 251 yards,
to lead the Tornado to
Photo courtesy of
Wayne Walden
their third win. Upon
being named Athlete of
the Week, Sherrill told
The Bell, “I’m thankful
for my team. I wouldn’t
have the success without
Jordan Prather, Sayveon
McEwen and my other
receiver’s blocking. I’m
grateful to receive this
award.”
Photo courtesy of Wayne Walden