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Fashion... Or the Lack Thereof?
September 20, 2000
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Students speak out about style
Some say fashion is dead in BHS.
Jennifer Hilbert
Reporter
Many students like Brent Nelson
wear clothing from Abercrombie &
Fitch.
Others feel there is a great diversity in
the clothing worn at school.
“I think this year there are a lot more outspoken outfits. There are a lot more
colors,” -Ashley Craig, junior.
“People like bright colors,” -Emilie Steinke, senior.
“Whatever anyone wants to wear, they wear,” -Alex Coates, freshman.
Comfort is also a factor in the way students dress.
“The main thing is casual and comfortable,” -Leslie Richwine, senior.
“People wear what’s comfortable,” -Kerry Illg, senior.
Matt Smith and Alyson Brenton keep
it simple in t-shirts and jeans.
Accesories are very popular among
students.
With this diversity, students are
dressing their own way.
“I have my own style, and that’s all I need,” April Gillespie, senior.
“I like wearing things no one else is wearing,” –Brittney Kingery, junior.
“We all have our own style,” –Gwynn Swisher, junior.
“Some people like to swing their own way,” –Lori Lanham, junior.
With the rising popularity of name brand clothing, there are
still those who will not shop at brand name stores such as
Abercrombie and Fitch and say price matters.
A & F, GAP, Structure, and AE
are all popular brand name clothing.
($12.50 at Old Navy)
“I don’t wear Abercrombie and Fitch. It’s too expensive,” –Rachel Eben, junior.
“I wear what’s cheap,” –Mandi Kasubjak, junior.
“When people wear that stuff, they’re just being non-conforming conformists,” -Brittney Kingery, junior.
“There is a lot of preppy,” –Donna Dodson, senior.
Fans Roll in as X-Fest Rocks Deer Creek
Ryan Hodde
Entertainment Editor
Loud guitar tabs, a deep bass, thousands of screaming
people, smoke, sweat, dirt clods, and mosh pits are only a
few of the things expected for one of this year’s energizing
rock concerts.
X103 will be hosting X-Fest 2000 on Saturday,
September 30th at the Deer Creek Music Center in
Noblesville.
“I’m really looking forward to getting the crap beat out
of me in a mosh pit,” said Blair Lane, a junior.
Opening the second stage is the Kottonmouth Kings.
Following will be Kittie, the all-female metal group.
Performing third on the second stage will be Disturbed,
followed by P.O.D.; which also performed at Ozzfest.
Headlining the second stage will be Papa Roach, who is
returning for their first performance since May Day 2000.
Papa Roach has gained national recognition for their hit,
“Last Resort”.
The first band that will perform on the main stage is
Wheatus. Appearing after Wheatus will be Fuel.
The third band to perform on the main stage is Green
Day, the three punk rockers from California.
Headlining the main stage will be the long-awaited
show from Stone Temple Pilots.
Past X-Fest concerts have included appearances by
Bush (95), Goldfinger (96), The Bloodhound Gang (97),
Limp Bizkit (98), Eve 6 (98), Creed (98), Kid Rock (99),
Everclear (99), and Powerman 5000 (99).
Brian Arvidson, a junior, said that he liked the second
stage best because the audience had more energy and the
atmosphere was “rowdy.”
Rick Rockwell, the multi-millionaire who married
Darva Conger on national television, will be the best man
for a wedding ceremony scheduled to take place live on
stage.
Tickets are available at local Ticketmaster outlets.
Prices start at $30.
Parking opens at 11 AM. Parking fees are $10. Concert
doors open at noon and the show is scheduled to start at 2,
rain or shine.
For the latest updates on X-Fest 2000, turn your radio
dial to 103.3 FM.
Co-sponsoring X-Fest this year is Dr. Martens and
Hardees.
Tips to A
void Mainstr
eam Dates
Avoid
Mainstream
Inexpensive dates can vary from the typical dinner and a movie.
Aimee Heller
Feature Editor
Your next date doesn’t
have to empty your
wallet or be spent
inside a dark movie
theatre. Here are a
few more creative
ideas:
Take a dog for a walk at
Indy’s dog park.
Picnic at Crown Hill
cemetery.
Attend a poetry reading at
Lockerbie Coffee House
Thursdays at 9 p.m. (College &
Michigan St.)
Catch a beautiful view of
downtown at the observation
deck in the City-County
building (200 E Washington),
Movie Review
The Watcher,
typical killer film
Sarah Lerch
Reporter
“We all look like we’re cookie cutters. The girls have to have long hair, be a size six, and
wear the skimpiest clothes to show the most cleavage. The guys have to show their underwear
and have their tips bleached,” -Valerie Cole, senior.
“[People] have their own style, but they don’t have
their own taste,” -Laura West, senior.
REVEILLE
Volunteer together at a
soup kitchen,
Impress one another with
singing skills at Cornerstone’s
open mic night (54th and
College),
Go ice skating at Pepsi
Coliseum or Pan Am Plaza,
Take a walk by the canal
downtown at sunset (Ohio and
West Streets),
Grab a bite at City Market
In The Watcher, Keanu Reeves plays
David Allen Griffin, a serial killer who
stalks single young women before breaking
into their house, tying them up, dancing
with them, and then choking them with a
piano wire. The calm and precise attention
to detail he portrays adds to the suspense of
this thriller. David then starts taunting FBI
agent Joel Campbell (James Spader) with
pictures of his victims one day before killing
them, and makes it clear that Joel, too, is
under his surveillance.
Although this movie did have a great
plot, most scenes lacked originality. It was a
typical “cop verses killer” movie. Campbell
was after Griffin for revenge, Reeves said a
lot of corny lines at suspenseful scenes, and
it was all complete with a car chase and
explosions. I would hardly call this a horror
movie. The scenes that scared me most were
Keanu Reeves’ vague attempts at dancing.
My advice is to stay at home and rent The
Bone Collector.
Rating: ✮
✮✮✮✮ must see
✮✮✮ take it or leave it
✮✮ rent it
✮ avoid it
CAR OF THE MONTH
“I’m Tony Malless and my car is a
1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. My
car is a big piece of junk. It accelerates
really slowly and dies all the time,
mostly at big intersections and in the
school parking lot. Besides that my car is
pretty much indestructible,
I have backed into a telephone pole
pretty hard and nothing happened. I
have also run into the side of my garage
and knocked a brick out and it still did
nothing to my car. Sometimes for fun my
friend, Mike, andI take it to parking lots
and “accidentally” hit shopping carts.
Well, that’s about all there is about my
piece of junk car.” -Tony Malless
before 6 p.m. ( 222 E. Market
St.),
Explore Indy’s waterways
by canoeing at Eagle Creek
Park- $7 per hour.
Jive the way your grandparents did at Fountain Square
and go swing dancing - $7.
(1103 South Shelby St.)
Garfield Park’s greenhouse
is a warm break from the cold
winter air- $2. (2450 Shelby),
Indiana Medical History
Museum…could be interesting - $1. (3045 W. Vermont
St.)
Oooh and Ahhh over
artwork at Indianapolis
Museum of Art- Free (1200
W. 38th St.).
Visit the historic Indiana
State Museum before they
shut it down -Free. (202 N.
Alabama St.)
THE
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Vol. # 36
Issue #1
N AM E T I PSA S CIENTIA P OTESTAS E ST
Speeding hits students in wallet
WHAT’S INSIDE
2000 Election
Student Polls
ISTEP
3
Student
Voices
Drug Testing
Rushing to school at the last minute has
become a routine for many students. However,
those who speed into school five minutes
before the bell rings may want to extend some
caution upon arriving.
Under a recently imposed Indiana Law, drivers
could be fined up to $1,000 for violating the
speed limit in a school zone when children are
present. The new speeding law is certainly one
that has the potential to shock any motorist
who winds up in court for driving too fast in a
school zone.
According to Lieutenant David Stumm of the Using his radar gun, Officer Terry Morford monitors
Brownsburg Police Department, police can people speeding.
continue to issue the standard $110 tickets
for speeding near a school, but who receives
the maximum penalty of a class B infraction ($1000) is totally up “Many people will go
to a judge.
as close to the limit as
Students who are most likely to be near a school have mixed feelings t h e y c a n w i t h o u t
on the issue.
going over
over.. They will
“It’s good; it needs to be done,” pay attention to their
says Nicholas Whitley, a senior speed, and not to the
Most police hate
here at BHS.
activity of the children
writing tickets,
“Many people will go as close to around them.”
the limit as they can without - Adam McAlister
but it’s the most
going over. They will pay
effective way to
attention to their speed and not
to the activity of the children
get people to slow
around them,” stated Adam -According to the 1998 Indiana Crash facts, there
down.
McAlister, also a senior.
were 69,477 accidents reported. 14,912 of these
However, much of the student accidents were committed by young people
body and staff are in agreement under 21, and 16.5% of those were a direct
that the penalty of a class B result of speeding.
infraction is too high. “I think it
is outrageous. That’s $1,000, which is a lot for a teenager, who -Accidents in school zones decreased from 4,442
would be the one most likely caught speeding in a school zone,” in 1989 to 3,008 in 1993. Since 1993, school
stated senior, Amy Spinner. “I think that’s a little steep. I don’t zone crashes have increased 14% to 3,436.
know if it will deter people. If anything, they will go faster to get
out of there,” says Steve Semenick, a biology teacher.
Lieutenant Stumm feels that speeding is not only a problem in -Of the 69,477 state wide accidents, 2,698
occurred in Hendricks County, and 12 of them
Brownsburg, but also all over.
“Our accident rate [considering traffic], with our traffic flow, has were fatal.
increased, well…unreal,” Stumm said in an interview. “When I
came here in 1974, we would average maybe 2-3 accidents per
week. Now we’re averaging anywhere from 12-15 per week.”
Lieutenant Stumm went on to say that, “It’s not all just students
causing accidents, but between the hours of 7:00 and 7:45 we
have several accidents, and quite a few of them involve students.”
He said it is impossible to know when the road officers will be in a
particular area, but he made it very clear that all the patrol cars are
equipped with front and rear moving radar. Meaning that an officer
will know your speed when you come up behind him or when you
pass him.
Mr. Stumm is uncertain of the future effects of this law.
“I can’t say yes, it’s going to make a big difference because I don’t
know that it will.”
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Indiana Crash Facts:
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-Officer
Morford
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Hallway
Complications
Locker
Placements
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“Motor vehicle crashes
Football
Editorial
are the leading cause
of death for people
from 15 to 20 years
old.”
-NHTSB
Fatalities Vs. Accidents for 15 to 20 year olds
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Photo By Andrew Puchle
Car of the
Month
Electronic signs serve as a reminder for drivers to watch their
speed
*Page design by Melissa Allen
Courtesy the NHTSB
Photo by Andrew Puchle
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Andrew Puchle
Sports Editor
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September 20, 2000
A brief look
at candidates,
issues relevant to
students.
George W. Bush
Minimum W
age
Wage
age:
Plans to increase by $1
if individual states are
willing.
Education
Education: Proposes
a $500 million bonus
for states that improve
schools. Holds schools
responsible for student
performance.
Abortion
Abortion: In favor of
24-hr. waiting periods,
parents are required to
be notified if their
unmarried teen-age
daughter wants an
abortion.
Gun Control
Control: Against
privilege to carry a
concealed weapon,
stricter punishment for
children with guns.
NEWS/OPINION
Student apathy muffels voices in election
Aimee Heller
Feature Editor
With election day about
away,, it is
seven weeks away
important to know how
students are handling the
upcoming presidential vote.
Most students, though, are
not “handling” the election.
Whenever the word “politics”
is mentioned, young people
tend to tune out.
“[Students’] interests don’t
really click with the campaign
because they’re not aware of
all the political views that
surround them,” said senior,
Tracy Hutchinson.
This election year, the two
major candidates are George
W. Bush and Al Gor
e, Jr
Gore,
Jr..
Both are backed by power and
money
money,, two factors that seem
to play out the most in elections.
Bush’
e’
Bush’ss and Gor
Gore’
e’ss pasts have
been somewhat drudged up,
revealing drug usage among
other improprieties. This
conduct may cause young
people to be distrustful towards
the government, a feeling
attributed to the reason why
voter turnout is low for young
people, according to Project
Vote Smar
t.
Smart.
The election is on November
7 this year, and not a large
percentage of students are
expected to turn up at the
polls.
“A lot of kids don’t think
their vote matters. They don’t
think one vote will make a
difference. They need to
remember that if two more
people had voted against him,
Minimum W
age:
Wage
Plans to increase by $1
over two years.
Education
Education: Wants to
reduce class size,
increase number of
teachers by offering
$10K bonus, less
interest in testing and
more in federal programs.
Abortion
Abortion: Believes
each person has a
“fundamental personal
right”, distinguishes
between supporting
legality from government spending.
Gun Control
Control: One
gun purchase per
month, licensing new
handgun buyers, no
guns allowed in
churches.
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Aimee Heller
Feature Editor
Mail-In Registration:
Pick up forms at the following places:
√ BHS front office
√ Bureau of Motor Vehicles
√ Town Hall
√ Public Library
√ County Courthouse (Hendricks’
is located in Danville)
√ Government Center (also located
in Danville)
Nervous eyes glance at the clock.
Masses of darkened ovals occupy
Scantrons on desktops. Yes, it is ISTEP
time again, and sophomores beware.
“It’s a lot of pressure. I am not
looking forward to it,” said sophomore,
Anastasia McCall.
The test is regulated by Indiana’s
government, and therefore mandated
statewide. According to the Indianapolis Star, with Election Day coming up
soon, Indiana state governor, David
McIntosh, has turned his attention to
ISTEP testing. McIntosh is somewhat
skeptical of the tests though. He is
trying to exchange the three-day tests
for a more concise test completed
within a half day.
“I think it would be easier if the test
was only a half-day because there
wouldn’t be as much stress involved,”
said sophomore, Kira Carroll.
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Voters must be registered 29 days
before the election (by Oct.9, 2000).
Source: Hendricks County Voter Registration and www. vote-smart.org
A poll taken by the Indianapolis Star shows
how 600 Hoosiers feel about ISTEP testing
Is the testing:
Accurate
Not accurate
No opinion
Northern
Counties
33%
36%
32%
25%
45%
29%
(Reform Party)
Minimum W
age
Wage
age: Not applicable
Education
Education: For school prayer, would like to abolish the
Board of Education.
Abortion: Strongly against, would appoint pro-life Supreme
Court justices.
Gun Control: Believes in right to bear arms.
*Page design by Rebecca Chappel
The Indiana Board of Education
believes that “one of the most critical
aspects of ISTEP+ is allowing for the
identification and remediation of
student weaknesses.”
Sophomores who do not pass the
ISTEP will continue to retake it until
they do. Not passing means no
diploma. Should aptitude be based on
a single test?
“A student’s ability shouldn’t be
determined by a multiple choice test
filled with random questions you may
or may not have absorbed in the last 10
years of your life. It’s not right that
kids’ futures are set by some test score
that colleges choose you by,” said
senior, Breanne Chappell.
Most students seem to feel this way
about the tests. Students required to
take them this year express a disinterest in sitting for hours on end, filling
scratching away with their number
twos.
Southern
Counties
26%
48%
25%
Students across the high school were polled about their
opinion on ISTEP testing. Governor McIntosh is proposing a
plan which would reduce the testing from three days to one halfday.
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Support
16
8
5
16
Don’t Support
10
7
7
9
Undecided
1
7
5
2
Continue Testing
3
5
7
13
1/2 Day Testing
6
15
4
7
3
6
6
Discontinue Testing
8
Election Poll %
Source: The Indiananpolis Star
Pat Buchanan
money that the government
decides to set aside for college
will directly affect them,” said
senior, Kyle Kania.
According to BHS government teacher, Don Smith, it is
important for candidates to
pay attention to young people.
“It’
“It’ss a fact that one
candidate’
candidate’ss going to lose, and
if they decide to run again, the
impression they make now
could last until the next
election,” said Smith.
To most people, voting is
not the highlight of turning
18. Is voting at that age really
that important? In Indiana
State representative Matt
Whetstone’
Whetstone’ss eyes, definitely
definitely..
“No question that it’
it’ss the
single-most important thing
you do,” said Whetstone.
Students speak out on ISTEP
ISTEP: Is Standardized Testing Extremely Pertinent?
Marion
County
Hitler wouldn’t have been in
office,” said senior, Jaimie
Zibrowski, who plans on voting
this year.
The apathy of students is a
catch-22. Don Smith, a
government teacher at BHS,
describes why
why.. First of all, the
lowest percentage of participating voters is between the
ages of 18-25. Politicians
know this, and they do not try
to solicit the majority of their
votes from young people.
They instead gear their
campaign towards middle-aged
and senior citizens. The
issues that would interest this
group usually do not set
aflame the minds of young
people, who in turn do not
vote.
“[Students’] choice will
matter in their future. The
Election could mean ISTEP changes
How to register
The chance to register online is now
being offered. Here are a couple
places to register:
√ www.election.com
√ www.rockthevote.com
Al Gore
REVEILLE
Gore
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
12
4
18
15
Bush
82
96
70
78
Nader
6
0
12
7
Buchanan
0
0
0
0
Ralph Nader
(Green Party)
Minimum W
age
Wage
age: Not applicable
Education
Education: Wants to rid Channel One from classrooms.
Abortion: Believes government should abstain from this issue
(women’s private issue).
Gun Control
Control: Supports trigger locks, licensing and some banning.
THE
INSIDE
NSIDE STUFF
TUFF
VOLLEYBALL
INSIDE
STUFF
TUFF
NSIDE S
Photo by Ronnie Wilson
mores, five juniors, and the
leadership of seniors Matt
Kelly, Michael Cranfill, and
Nicholas Whitley, they just
plan to play and improve as
the season progresses.
REVEILLE
THE SCORES
WINS
LOSSES
Zionsville 4-1 Pike 3-2
Plainfield 3-2
Crwfrdsville 4-1
Avon 4-1
Westfield 5-0
Hmlton SE 4-1
McCutcheon 5-0
Noblesville 3-2
Dnville 5-0
Plainfield 3-2
Harrison 5-0
Luke Helm releases all his force
in sending the ball back.
Photo by Ronnie Wilson
TENNIS
“The team has created a close bond
which causes us to come together and
rise above the occasion when we play
the tough teams.” This is how Jr. Kyle
Byard describes this year’s boys’ tennis team. With an 11-1 record, the
boys’ varsity tennis team has already
proven that they are a real contender in
the area. “ This year’s team is far
younger [than last year], and we hope
to turn that youth into skill by the end
of the season,” said senior, Matt Kelly,
on the makeup of the team. Tough
matches have been fought against
Plainfield and Avon. The only loss suffered thus far was against Pike. According to sophomore Alex Whitley,
Pike was a tough team to play. But for
this team of six freshmen, six sopho-
SPORTS
* Info by Brad Grout
THE SCORES
The volleyball team is off to a great
Tri West 15-0 15-0
start! This season has been a sucRitter
cess, with wins over Tri-West, Ritter,
15-6, 16-14
Zionsville, Danville, and Noblesville.
Lauren Bedrick sets the ball.
Znsville 15-10,15-17
This year’s varsity team consists of
Photo by Ronnie Wilson
three seniors, nine juniors, and one
Danville 15-5,15-3
sophomore. “One of our strengths is
that our team is really close,” said junNblesville 15-6,15-3
ior Kristen Tobe. Each game the team
sets special goals that will help to moAvon 15-11,8-15,7-15
tivate all the players. “Volleyball is a
mental game. You have to stay foMcCutcheon 11-15,15-7
cused,” said senior, Co-captain Lauren
Bedrick.Co-Captains Lauren Bedrick,
Lwrnce Cntrl 15-6,16Brandi Hobbson, and Alyssa Huffman
help to pump up all the players before
Andrea Sadtler and Lauren Bedrick work to spike
4,15-12
each game.
the ball over.
INSIDE
TUFF
NSIDE STUFF
The boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams are gaining ground after a disappointing finish in their first
meet. However, in the second meet the girls placed
second out of thirteen and the boys placed seventh
out of thirteen teams. Ryan Woodruff, Aaron Boley,
and Cassie Curtis are putting in extra effort as the
most improved runners, along with Kevin Baldauf
and Heather Cooksey at the number one spots.
“Our team goal is to surpass our own personal
best times, while my personal goal for this season is
to make it to state,” said Cooksey.
While the roster has changed this year, the enthusiasm to win and take on challenges has not. The
team wishes to place well in county as well as the
IHSAA meets.
* Info by Rebecca Chappel
GOLF
INSIDE
NSIDE STUFF
TUFF
The girls golf season is up and
running again. Returning
lettermen include Carly Ludwig,
Bethany McFarland, Amy Morin,
and Anne Rohlman. New additions include Sophomores Emily
Fay and Jacque Higbie.
Despite a tough start, this year’s
team remains optimistic, as they
captured the Hendricks County
Championship on Wednesday,
September 6.
“We’re getting better,” says
Emily Fay.
“I think we can win,” says
another sophomore golfer in
reference to sectionals.
THE SCORES
Boys
Avon L
Warren 7th
8th
Pike
Cascade 4th
Girls
L
2nd
5th
2nd
Photo by Alisha Huffman
Freshman Matt
Howe finishes
hard.
Photo by Alisha Huffman
CROSS COUNTRY
* Info by Stephanie Wells
Junior Ryan Woodruff charges ahead against
Avon
Bethany
McFarland
kisses her
driver for good
luck before the
Hendricks
Cnty
championship.
Golfers
exchange
greetings
before
the
game,
while
spectators
look on.
* Info by Robbie Kendall
* Page design by Andrew Puchle
September 20, 2000
7
DOGS’ SUCCESS
HITS BRICK WALL
Robbie Kendall
Reporter
After back to back state championships, the footced to settle for mediocrity
forced
mediocrity..
ball team has been for
Fifteen years ago, things could not have looked
better for the Brownsburg football program and its
fans. Coming into the 1986 season, the Dogs were
riding high. With back to back state championships
under head coach Mike Godan, the football program
appear
ed to be heading in the dir
ection of a dynasty
appeared
direction
dynasty..
However, fifteen years, two conferences, and an
athletic director later, the dynasty appears to be
more like a civilization in ruin. Ever since star
quar
terback Dan Gatlin hit wide rreceiver
eceiver Scott W
ells
quarterback
Wells
in the end zone as time expired, to beat Hobart 2317 for a second state title in as many years, the Dogs
dream has become a reoccurring nightmare. Since
the back to back championships, the dogs have failed
to get out of the sectional, and the quest to reach the
Dome has remained an unreachable dream.
It’
It’ss not to say the Bulldogs have lacked in talent.
Behind stars such as 1995 Indiana All Star Linebacker Mike Bandy
Bandy,, and 1986 All State Kicker and
Defensive back Brett Comer (now a social studies
teacher here at BHS), winning should have been a
given. But a fumble here, and a missed field goal
there, has ultimately spelled doom for Brownsburg
year in and year out.
This year is star
ting out no dif
fer
ently
starting
differ
ferently
ently.. On Friday
day,, August 18, the Bulldogs kicked of
offf the year
2000 campaign against archival Avon. The result…a
crushing 28-7 defeat. That marked the sixth loss
against the Orioles in the Clinton Administration
for Brownsburg. The bright spot of the game was
when quar
terback Daniel V
eza hit tight end Lou
quarterback
Veza
Urbansic for a touchdown in the early moments of
the game. But even that was tainted. Urbansic
became open on a blown Avon defensive coverage.
In fact, Urbansic was so wide open, that even I could
have caught the ball and breezed into the end zone.
The rrest
est of the game, though, saw A
von’
Avon’
von’ss defense
beat our of
fensive line of
offensive
offf the ball play after play
play..
On many occasions, they were in the backfield befor
eza could even rid himself of the football.
foree V
Veza
That was just the beginning of what could prove
to be a long season for the Dogs. The following
Friday
Friday,, August 25, the Bulldogs played county rival
Plainfield in their home opener. In front of a near
sell out crowd, Brownsburg was put to shame.
Plainfield ran up and down the field, time in and
time out, scoring at will. When the massacre was
finally over, the Dogs fell 41-7. With this loss, it is
a humbling reminder that if they aren’t careful, the
school’
ecor
d of 1-8, set way back in 1960,
school’ss worst rrecor
ecord
could be in danger of being equaled, despite sneaking past Jay County 19-12 on Sept. 2.
What could be the cause of the lack of post season success, not to mention this year
year’’s first two
schlackings? Quar
terback Dan V
eza sights a lack of
Quarterback
Veza
work ethic. That isn’t too hard to believe either.
Plainfield’
eiterated that statement in volPlainfield’ss beating rreiterated
ume. As game time drew near, Plainfield began to
pump up, whipping themselves into a fr
enzy
frenzy
enzy.. As for
Brownsburg, they half-heartedly went through their
warm up drills, despite every effort by the coaching
staff to encourage them.
Head Coach Mike Godan differs in opinion. He
sights the team’
team’ss youth and lack of size, as only nine
seniors came out for the team this season. “Y
ou
“You
aren’t going to go from a ninety-eight pound freshman, to a two-hundred and forty pound senior overnight,” says Godan. Junior running back Scott
Garrard agrees, saying that the team is young and
very small.
“It’
ebuilding year
,” said star
ting linebacker
“It’ss a rrebuilding
year,”
starting
Nathan Pritchard.
Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure:
Brownsburg, a once ferocious football power, has
gone south. Maybe Brownsburg lacks in work ethic.
Or maybe their lack of size has turned some ferocious bulldogs into frightened pups. Or perhaps, they
just aren’t good enough. But, if David can slay
Goliath, and Rocky can knock out Apollo, then there
is no real reason the Bulldogs can’t beat the likes of
Avon and Plainfield.
But in the end, it really doesn’t matter if we win
or lose. Four dollars is still a very fair price to see
the cheerleaders!
PORTS
TS
SSPOR
THE REVEILLE • SEPTEMBER 20, 2000• PAGE 6
T HIS M ONTH I N S PORTS:
•1937- 1ST NFL
GAME HELD
REDSKINS-13; GIANTS-3
•1965-LENNOX LEWIS IS BORN
•1972-MARK SPITZ WINS 7 GOLD MEDALS
•1979-ESPN BEGINS BROADCASTING
•1995-CAL RIPKEN COMPLETES 2, 131 GAMES
•1998-FLORENCE GRIFFITH-JOYNER FOUND DEAD
YOU HAVE TO EXPECT THINGS OF YOURSELF BEFORE YOU CAN DO THEM.- MICHAEL JORDAN
WINS LOSSES
Jay County
19-12
Avon 28-7
Plainfield 41-7
McCutcheon 35-11
IINSIDE
NSIDE STUFF
TUFF
Looking for room to run, Scott Garrard (25) takes a hand out for quarterback Mark
McGoun.
Photo by Ronnie Wilson
The Brownsburg Football team is off to a 1-3
record this season. They have suffered losses to
Avon (28-7), Plainfield (41-7), and McCutcheon
(35-11). The Dogs defeated Jay County (19-12).
The team has been led on offense by running
back Scott Garrard and quarterback Daniel Veza.
Defensively, linebacker Nathan Pritchard and
defensive end Matt Furnish have led the charge.
Despite their record, the Dogs remain optimistic. “Oh yeah, of course,” says sophomore receiver,
Brandon Anweiler, when asked if he feels they
can still win.
Photo by Ronnie Wilson
O
O
T
B
A
L
L
THE SCORES
Photo by Ronnie Wilson
F
Here I come: Garret Simpson (34) eyes the ball as he prepares to take the handoff.
Garret Simpson (34) gets ready to receive a pass
while Justin Richardson (80) looks on.
* Info by Robbie Kendall
O
C
C
E
R
Brebeuf 4-2
Westfield 0-1
Plainfield 4-2
Carmel 0-7
Mooresville 11-0
Pike 0-2
Laf. Harrison 2-0 Zionsville 1-2
McCutcheon 7-1
Ben Davis 1-1
LOSSES
Junior Robin Barker leaps to defend the
WINS
Present at many games, Duane
Smithers displays his team pride.
*Info by Andrew Puchle
Once again, the girls’ soccer team is the dominant force
in central Indiana. Running off
the steam from their fourth
place run in state last year, the
girls are not to be challenged.
With 10 wins, the girls are
ranked 5th in the state. Clearly,
all of their hard work will culminate for one goal: to win the
state title. “We practice really
hard, with hard conditioning.
The loss at state was very difficult, and we want to win it this
year,” said senior, Kristi
Shuck. Clearly the lady Dogs
ball.are well on their way to completing a landmark season.
GIRLS SCORES
James Hendrickson sets up to defend his man.
Photo by Andrew Puchle
The Boys’ soccer team is off to an impressive season, adding to the success of
years past. With tremendous victories over
teams like McCutcheon, Lafayette Harrison
and a complete blowout of Mooresville, the
Dogs have proven that they’re not to be
messed with. “We’ve made many improvements. If we keep playing with the heart
and the attitude that we’ve had, we’ll end
up with a really successful season,” said
head coach, Sean Griffin.
Players know just how hard they’ve
worked. “We’ve prepared for the season,
we’ve worked really hard. We’ve just gotta
work out the edges and we’ll do well,” said
senior player, Josh Hall.
Photo by Ronnie Wilson
INSIDE
NSIDE STUFF
TUFF
Junior Jenny Woodward scrambles for a loose ball.
Photo by Andrew Puchle
WINS
INSIDE
NSIDE STUFF
Photo by Andrew Puchle
S
BOYS SCORES
Center Grove
Merrillville
Danville
Mooresville
Laf. Harrison
Bloom. South
Noblesville
Plainfield
LOSSES
1-0 Hamilton SE 1-2
7-0 Castle 1-3
14-1
11-1
8-1
3-1
2-1
3-1
THE
NEWS/OPINION
REVEILLE
Debit System Hurts DECA
Stephanie W
ells
Wells
Reporter
The new lunch debit
system is designed to bring
speed to the lunch lines. But
the new system also does a lot
more than that.
At the beginning of this
year, each student at BHS was
given an ID code, which is
used to deposit and keep track
of money in personal accounts.
The accounts also have
student information such as
name, grade, and birthday.
The debit system was used in
Brownsburg elementary
schools and Brownsburg Jr.
High. This year all of the
Brownsburg schools are using
the debit system. Avon,
Danville, and Zionsville are
also using it.
One of the goals of the new
system was to speed up the
wait in the lunch lines. The
first couple of days, the lines
were very long and slow. As
time has passed, the system
has improved and gotten
faster. On the other side, the
system has slowed down
DECA’s income. DECA’s gross
sales are down 35-40% from
last year. “Any money we
make goes to students for
competitions,”
said Mr. Bennett.
DECA students
will be participating in a state
competition this
year held in
California.
DECA has come Mr. Bennett helps
out with their
own debit cards.
The cards cost five dollars to
purchase. Students can now
use their cards or cash and
change at DECA. Many
students have conflicting
feelings toward the debit
system. “I like last year’s
Caleb
Wyckoff
paying for his
luch with the
new lunch
debit systen at
BHS.
Hoosiers to
watch in the
Olympics
Brad Grout
Reporter
Chris Huffins, 30, Cathedral graduate, Decathlon
DeDee Nathan, 32, native
of Fort Wayne, now lives in
Bloomington, Heptathalon
Connie Price-Smith, 38,
former resident of
Bloomington, Shot Put
Ben Sheets, 22, of the
Indianapolis Indians, Baseball
Kara Wolters, 25, of the
Indiana Fever, Basketball
Erin Hartwell, 31, Indianapolis native, Cycling
Sara Reiling, 20, student at
IU, Diving
Missy Schwen Ryan, 28, of
Bloomington, Rowing
Steve Tucker, 31, of
Mooresville, Rowing
Jayme Dickman, 23, of
South Bend, Shooting
Kate Sobrero, 24, a
graduate of Notre Dame,
Women’s Soccer
Michelle Venturella, 27, IU
grad from Indianapolis,
Softball
Lindsay Benko, 23, of
Elkhart, Women’s Swimming
Patrick Calhoun, 19, of
Seymour, Men’s Swimming
Nick Radkewich, 29,
graduate of Notre Dame,
Triathalon
Lloy Ball, 28, of Woodburn,
Volleyball
Charles Burton, 26, IU
assistant coach, Wrestling
Steve Ercegovac, 26, Taylor
student, Men’s Shot Put
Gyongyver Lakos, 23,
Purdue student, Women’s
Swimming
Orel Oral, 21, student at
University of Indianapolis,
Men’s Swimming
The Olympics began on
Friday, September 15,
2000. Coverage will be on
NBC (or, as most of us call
it, WTHR 13). For times,
go to NBC.com
3
Student
Voices
September 20, 2000
seniors to kick off DECA 2000.
lunch better because we had
change to use at DECA,” said
junior, Katie Fredwell. Other
students like the new system.
“I really like the new lunch
system. It helps me to save my
money,” said senior, Steve
Thompson.
Many students are concerned about what will happen
to their money after the school
year has ended. The left over
money will be transferred into
accounts for next year. Seniors
with money in account will
receive a check for their left
over amount.
Many students seem to be
catching on quickly to the
debit system. Students already
seem to be used to new lunch
system.
What do you think
about the court ruling
which bans drug
testing in school?
Bryan Petraits
“I was very disappointed. No one should
come to school under the
influence. It distracts those
in school, and is an
interruption for those who
want to learn.”
Garet Simpson
“I was happy because I
felt it violated my rights.”
Rebecca Blake
“I don’t care because I
don’t do drugs.
However, I think random
drug testing is a huge
waste of valuable
school time due to the fact
that you waste 20 minutes
of class for a pointless
test.”
April Gillespie
“In my opinion banishing the drug testing policy
was a horrible idea,
because now the trest of
being caught no longer
exists.”
4
September 20, 2000
THE
FEATURES
Growth makes lockers and
passing tight squeeze
Pepsi sales
forbidden
Sarah Lerch
Reporter
New Coke contract
could net corporation
more than one million
Nick V
oils
Voils
Reporter
Take the soft drink challenge. Which is it,
Coca-Cola or Pepsi? Brownsburg’s new contract
settles the on-going challenge.
As of the new school year, the school district
is only selling Coca-Cola products. The new
contract will provide the school with more
money from its soft drink sales. The exact
amount is not currently known but is expected
to be more than a million dollars over the life of
the contract.
The school board made the decision after
reviewing contracts from other companies, such
as Pepsi. By signing with Coca-Cola, the school
received many benefits. Some of the benefits
include almost doubled commission on vending
machines, a cash advance, and thousands of
dollars in free product for use at school events.
One major change will be that Pepsi is no
longer going to be sold at basketball games in
the Varsity Gym. It is strictly Coca-Cola district
wide. This may upset some students and
faculty, but the contract does not prohibit Pepsi
or other brands from being brought into the
schools. It is only a contract to sell Coca-Cola
products exclusively.
Some members of the school may not like the
contract. Before the present contract went into
Seniors C.J. Crooks, Justin Damron, and Lewie
Wilkinsonpurchae drinks from a few of the school’s pop
machines.
effect, the schools contractual obligations made
a difference in Mr. Brett Comer’s JA Economics
classes. In this class students run their own
companies and sell products. To fund their
company, the students sell advertising on or
inside of their products. Pepsi was going to
purchase an advertising spot, which would give
the class $1,000, but when they found out
about the Coca-Cola contract they changed
their minds and did not buy the advertising.
“It doesn’t matter what we have [Coca-Cola
or Pepsi], schools should concentrate more on
the business of education, than contracts,”
stated Mr. Wayne Johnson when asked what he
thought of the contract.
In contrast to Johnson’s remark, Mr. Mike
Jannusch states, “It is good for the school to
have two major companies fight for our business.”
Students struggle to stay awake
Ryan Hodde
Entertainment Editor
Sleep. We all know what it is, but rarely get
to experience it.
The discussion over teenage students and
sleep is one that has been debated much in
past years by school corporations across the
nation. The average teenager needs anywhere
between seven and nine hours of sleep a night
to properly function at school, work, and cocurricular activities.
Stanley Coren, author of “Sleep Thieves”,
says that it is during adolescence that evidence
of sleep debt begins to show in children ages
10 to 18. A sleep debt is a collection of hours
that a person builds up during the week
because of improper sleep habits.
Many students feel like they don’t get
enough sleep at night. “I’ve got too much on my
mind. Plus homework, social events, and
sports,” said Lauren Phillips, a freshman.
According to Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Ph.D.,
an acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize winning
sleep specialist, no school classes should begin
until 9 AM. When asked, many students said
that they would prefer to stay in school an extra
hour in the afternoon, rather than beginning
first period at 7:40 AM.
“I definitely think it would be a good idea to
start later. That way, we could all function at our
full potential,” said Mike Baker, a sophomore.
“No, I wouldn’t like it at all to start school at
a later time,” said Josh Hutton, a junior, “that
would mean we would have to get home later.”
The school board has suggested in past years
that the beginning hour for the elementary and
the junior high/ high school “flip.” In this case,
problems arise for both the elementary and the
high school.
In the winter mornings, it would be dangerous for younger students who ride the bus to
REVEILLE
Stepped on, thrown into walls,
shoved onto other people, and
running down crowded halls is
how BHS students get to class.
The high school now has
longer hallways and about
1500 staff and students, and
that is causing multiple
problems during passing
periods.
“I’m really sick of having to
shove my way through wall-towall people,” said senior Amy
Vollmer.
With long and crowded
corridors, students are having
trouble moving quickly from
class to class. Many feel there
is great difficulty in getting to
their lockers during passing
periods.
“My locker is in the middle of
nowhere,” said junior Ashley
Kelley.
“All my classes are on the
other side of the school, “said
senior Danny Parrott, when
commenting on the location of
his locker.
The newly extended C hallway
measures over 700 feet and
the stairways average thirty
steps plus a landing. Distance
is not the only problem that
students are faced with during
passing periods.
“Hallways are really crowded,”
said freshman Alex Coates.
“I can fit my lunchbox in the top,”
commented Vicki Modaferri on the
senior lockers.
“[People] don’t move either.
They just stand there,” said
senior Kerry Illg.
Teachers also have a
problem with large groups
congregating in the halls and
at the openings of the
stairwells. They are stationed
outside their doors and in the
hallways to keep students
moving.
With the masses of
people in the long halls, some
are questioning the fairness of
only five-minute passing
periods.
“They should have
planned better,” said freshman
Tyler Davitto. “We need
longer passing periods.”
“It might be
beneficial to some students,”
commented fine arts teacher
Mrs. Jennifer Smith about
extending passing periods.
“The hallways are so clogged,
and I think another minute
would be a nice thing.”
wait in the dark because they are not as aware
of their surroundings as a teenager is.
Instead of “flipping” the elementary and the
high school hours, the BCSC has considered
moving all classes in all schools back to 9 AM.
Dr. Russel Hodgkins, principle for BHS,
said, “If this happened, the school corporation
would have to nearly double the number of
buses and bus drivers who work for the transportation department. Also remaining is the
problem of students and athletes staying after
hours until late in the evening.”
If you are a student who has difficulty
staying awake in school, it may be time to rethink your sleeping habits.
TIME WISE TIPS FOR
TEENS
¹
¹
¹
¹
¹
¹
¹
¹
Aim to get nine hours and fifteen
minutes of sleep each night.
Try to stick to a regular bedtime on
school nights.
Allow fifteen to thirty minutes before
bedtime to wind down.
Exercise regularly, in late afternoon if
possible.
Use caffeine sparingly..
Make school your first priority, before
work and co-curricular activities.
If you nap after school, set an alarm
so that you won’t sleep more than
twenty minutes.
If you stay up late on Friday or
Saturday night, don’t sleep in more
than three hours the next day.
SOURCES: “THE BODY CLOCK BOOK,” BY MICHEAL
SMOLENSKY AND LYNNE LAMBERG
Senior Jared Ades takes a break from studying to catch up
on some zzzzzs.
You Snooze, You Lose!
In a survey of more than 3000 high school
students, lack of sleep was linked to lower grades
Grades
Mostly A’s and B’s
Mostly C’s
Mostly D’s or lower
Avg. Per Night
7 hours, 21 minutes
7 hours, 4 minutes
6 hours, 48 minutes
SOURCES: NEW YORK TIMES; CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Preview of Homecoming
This year’s homecoming theme is
“Board Games.” Float building starts the week
of homecoming. The parade will begin
approximately at 5:30. Homecoming
candidates will be elected in about a week.
Powderpuff is likely to be held on the
Wednesday of homecoming week The week of
homecoming will be filled with lots of purple
and white spirit. Look for an update on
Homecoming in our special Homecoming issue.
THE
FEATURES
Players of the game in Survivor try to work as a team.
television, she confided in her big brother
mates about her dissolving marriage. She
claimed she was ready to divorce her husband
as she broke into tears.
This exact type of emotion occurs in millions
of houses around America, day in and day out.
However, this time it just happened to be on
national television. And the media jumped on
it. She was immediately ripped in newspapers
and magazines around the country.
Upon her eviction from the Big Brother
House, Fowler learned of her town’s reaction to
her television debut. Fowler’s return was
greeted with hatred and grumbling. It was so
bad in fact, that she has been forced to move.
She now resides with her two daughters in an
apartment in California.
This was far different from the reaction
Richard Hatch received. Hatch, a native of
Middletown, Rhode Island, is an openly gay
corporate trainer. He also happens to be the
winner of the smash show Survivor. While on
the show, Hatch lied, cheated, and connived his
way to the million dollar first prize. This was far
different than the way Karen Fowler handled
herself. She appeared to be a much more open
and caring person. Yet, Hatch is not being
scorned. He has signed endorsement deals with
the likes of Reebok totaling millions of dollars,
and is being hailed as a national hero.
“Society can relate better to those people,”
said Junior Nick Galico.
Perhaps he is right.
Drums beating, trumpets blowing, and the sounds of marching feet
bring the marching band into another exciting season.
The band is hosting a competition on Saturday, September 23rd. The
competition begins at 4p.m. and includes fifteen schools from four
divisions. Another exciting addition to this contest will be a guest
appearance by the Indiana State University marching band for a
musical exibition.
An entertaining spectacle is anticipated . “This season should be
pretty good, but tough because of Anderson Highland,” said senior
Sara Brock.
The band will be playing different pieces from the Lion King Theme,
which features African beats and drums. The band has been practicing
for two hours a night, two nights a week in the hopes of a great season.
The BHS soloists are Jared Farmer, Mike Olglsby, Laura West, Christian
Dawes, and Josh Packer.
New faces in the hall
Rebecca Chappel
News/Opinion Editor
Three new exchange students and four new teachers have
joined BHS this year. Here is a little about each one.
Mr. Peeler
Teaches: English 10
Graduate of IU
Happily married
Something Special:
*Juggles*
Miss T
aylor
Taylor
Teaches: Art
Graduate of ISU
Engaged to be
married
Something Special:
*Huge fan of Buffy
T.V. show*
Restricted viewing effects few
Millions of people go to the
movies every day. According to
the Association of Cinema and
Television for the United
States, 53% of the weekly
cinema attendance consists of
people between the ages of 14
and 26.
National laws prohibit
anyone under the age of 17
from buying a ticket to an Rrated film without parental
consent. However, many
students at Brownsburg High
School said that movie
theatres do not enforce this
rule, as they should.
In an “investigation,” I
went to three local movie
theatres and tried to buy
tickets to three R-rated films
to determine whether or not
that theatre was upholding
their obligation to enforce the
law.
The first cinema was
United Artists: Eagle Highlands (3901 Shore Dr., off of
38th St.). In the ticket lobby,
the theatre managers had a
clearly displayed sign that
said no minor would be
permitted into an R film.
When I attempted to buy a
ticket for “Hollow Man,” the
cashier asked for ID. When I
said I had none, I was turned
away.
The next theatre, Encore
MovieZ (9100 Rockville Rd.)
also posted a sign stating that
no one younger than 17 would
be allowed into a restricted
film. When I asked for a ticket
to “Gladiator” with no ID, they
validated their statement and
refused to sell me a ticket.
It was a completely
different matter at Regal
Cinemas: Shiloh Crossing
(10400 E. US Highway 36/
Rockville Rd.). The ticket
lobby had no displayed notice
in regards to the law restricting minors to view an R-rated
film and when I asked for a
ticket to “Scary Movie,” the
only reply I got was, “that will
be $7.75.”
When the manager of Regal
Cinemas was questioned about
the admittance, she had no
comment and refused to give
out her name.
So, why are students
getting into R films without
parental consent?
“I just don’t think anyone
really cares that much,” said
Kelly Hannon, a sophomore,
“It’s just not something
everyone runs around worrying
about.”
Perhaps there are many
more things that should be
addressed besides students
being allowed into restricted
films at the theatre box office.
There are minors who rent Rrated films at their local video
store and teenagers who buy
tickets to films that are rated
PG-13, and sneak into the film
they originally wanted to see.
The main problem is that if
parents don’t want their child
seeing films that they deem
inappropriate, they should
stop their children from seeing
that movie themselves and not
leave it up to others in society.
MOVIE RATINGS
G
PG
5
Stephanie W
ells
Wells
Reporter
Survivor, Big Brother, and The Real World
are all adventures into the unknown. But these
shows are not starred in by multi million dollar
actors. Rather, the stars are normal, everyday
people. People just like you and me. Their jobs
range from doctors to housewives. They are
normal people with normal feelings. There is no
script in these shows. Anything can be said at
any time. Or at least, that is how it was intended to be.
No one knows this better than Karen Fowler.
Fowler is a native of Columbus, Indiana. This
year, Fowler was selected as one of ten Americans to star in television show Big Brother,
which airs six nights a week on CBS. Big
Brother pits ten contestants to live together.
Every two weeks, the American public, via a 1900 number votes a new contestant out of the
house.
Not so hard you say? Well imagine trying to
live in your house for four months with nine
other total strangers. Not going anywhere, not
doing anything. Then reduce your house to one
story, containing two bedrooms, two bathrooms,
a living room and a dining room, and what do
you have? The Big Brother set. Not to mention
one hundred systematically placed hidden
cameras, which permits millions of Americans
to watch you live on the World Wide Web, and
on television each night.
This kind of stress can cause emotions to fly
which was the case with Fowler. The pressure of
being on national television got to her. Live on
Ryan Hodde
Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2000
Fifteen schools to compete in
band competition
Real-life T.V.:
Soap Opera or
Bad Sitcom?
Robbie Kendall
Reporter
REVEILLE
GENERAL AUDIENCES: All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDENCE SUGGESTED: Some material may
not be suitable for children.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED: Some material
may be innappropriate for children under 13.
R
RESTRICTED: Under 17 requires accompanying parent
or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE UNDER 17 ADMITTED
SOURCES: MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Mr. Childress
Teaches: Journalism,
Mass Comm,
Newspaper advisor
Graduate of IU
Married, 3 kids
Something Special:
*Double-jointed*
Miss Theis
Teaches: Special Ed
Graduate of IUPUI
Hopes to have a
family
Something Special:
*Huge Pacers fan*
Laura Whenmouth / Australia
11 th grade
Interest: Shopping
Kanako Kosai / Japan
12 th grade
Interest: Colleges
Lina Bhar / Germany
11 th grade
Interest: People
CLUB HAPPENINGS
Spanish Club
Spanish Club is planning on going to the La Charreada
restaurant in Brownsburg after school on September 22.
Congratulations to Hai Ngyuin who recently won the State
Poster Contest, and a grand prize of $100. She will be
recognized at the Indiana Foreign Language Teacher’s
Association Conference in November.
J.C.L.
A cookout to initiate new members will be held on November 7.
The possibility of going to an Indy Ice game is still in the
scheduling process.
Student Council
Homecoming on Friday, October 6.
Will help out at Open House on Thursday, September 21.
Music
Fall Concert will be on October 17.
Selected students from Madrigals, Spotlight Singers, Bel
Canto Voices, and Starlight Voices will be traveling to
Indiana State University to compete against over 500 other
students in the first annual Sycamore Classic, which will be
held in the auditorium.