The Class of 2014 - Pike Township District

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Class of 2014: Top 30
seniors
Top 3 favorite pike
teachers-2014
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Summer job search for
the lethargic student
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5401 W. 71st St. Indianapolis, IN 46268 Vol. 72 Issue 5
MAY 2014
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The Class of
2014 Says
Goodbye
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DID YOU KNOW lemons contain more
sugar than strawberries.
www.did-you-knows.com
News
MaY 2014
Transforming Red Devil Education
SAGE PEGLOW
Reporter
A
“
by receiving $7 million grant
llotting success to determined kids is a choice action
to marvel. President Barrack
Obama gravitates towards
having a more congenial
approach to handling this journey to
success in education, and further into
transforming the future workforce.
Obama’s contribution mainly lies with
the new $107 million grant that is being transferred to 24 schools across the
country.
The grant was distributed amongst
24 schools around the country. Pike
Township was one of six school districts
nationwide to receive $7 million grants,
according to educationweek.com. While
Ivy Tech of Kokomo received a smaller
grant, Pike was the only school district in
Indiana on the list.
Pike Township’s grant writer, Terry
Jump, chiefly administered the chance of
Pike High School receiving a part of this
endowment. Multiple teachers at Pike
also had strong opinions towards getting
the grant and this helped fuel a powerful appeal to the Department of Labor
will help our
regarding
their spot
Preparing our teachers for the [students] grow
greatly for years to
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modern curriculum that we
come, and effec24 schools
plan to enforce will help our
tively produce a
across the
country.
demographic grow greatly for confident workforce,” Inman said.
Not only
years to come, and effectively
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did the
produce a confident workoccupations are
Department
becoming more
of Labor
force.
and more technoand other
--Principal Troy Inman
logically based in
officials conAmerican society
sider the 9th
and therefore, courses in schools are
place ranking Pike received in respect to
beginning to reach to that mark as well.
the best high school, which was posted
Personal lap tops or Ipads are being
by Newsweek, but they also considered
used more frequently to help students
how Pike is a high minority school that
adequately learn the needed techniques
is successfully advancing in educational
in dealing with high tech programs.
progress.
Inman also plans to present more inPrincipal Troy Inman affectionately
ternship opportunities to students who
claimed that this prestigious grant will
qualify in upcoming years. This contribube used first to aid the professional detion to an open-minded young generavelopment regarding training teachers
in the new wave of technological feats in tion can provide beneficial experience to
entice progress in well-rounded citizens.
education.
Currently in the working world, the
“Preparing our teachers for the modern curriculum that we plan to enforce
JERICHO JOHNSON
Reporter
“What the Common Core does in
combination with the College Board is
make it more realistic for us as a society
to make sure that a kid’s educational life
is richer and more rigorous every year”
Coleman said.
“So there’s now this sudden rise in
challenge when it comes time to take an
examination.” according to David Coleman on chronicle.com
Some other goals of the SAT changes
are to eliminate the trickery with the
test. “No longer will it be good enough
to focus on tricks and trying to eliminate
answer choices,” Coleman said.
The College Board continues to attempt to evaluate the knowledge of the
students tot he best of their ability.
“We are not interested in students just
picking an answer, but justifying their
answers.” Coleman said.
Also, the College Board wishes to
eliminate expensive test preparation
material. The College Board and Khan
Academy will offer free test preparation
prior to the new test in 2015 to prevent
the priceyness of the very beneficial test
prep experience to override the intended helpfulness.
Lastly, another major change will be
the test going back to a 1600 point scale.
Students will not only be able to conveniently prepare for this improved form
of the SAT in this upcoming year, but
students will also be able to gain credible knowledge of how well their school
system is intellectually preparing them
for the future
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/living/sat-test-changes-schools/index.html
http://www.petersons.com/collegesearch/sat-scores-changes-test.aspx
ISTEP, NWEA, ECA, and Acuity Tests
are some of the biggest standardized
tests that students take throughout their
student life. However, the ACT and SAT
are the most important assessments for
students with plans to enter college.
Recently, the College Board organization
has proposed several changes that they
will undergo to be able to compete with
the ACT.
The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) was
started back in 1926 as an adaptation of
the army’s IQ test to check the intelligence of US army recruits.
The goal of the SAT is to be a national
gauge for what is learned cumulatively
in school by students and to assess
their overall readiness for college level
courses. Today, the SAT has become one
of the most important entry exams for
college.
Throughout the years, as standards in
education have changed, so has the test.
These changes happen nearly every
10 years. In 1994, some of the changes
that were finalized were taking out
antonyms and allowing calculators on
the math portion. In 2005, some further
changes were making the test based
on a 2400 scale and adding the writing
section.
Now, the most recent changes will
take place on the new exams of the
Spring of 2016.
According to College Board’s president David Coleman, the main focus of
these changes to the SAT is to make the
test more compatible with the Common
Core.
“
The SAT Gets A Revamp
government is forced to give Visas to
foreigners in order for them to help fill
technologically rich jobs that American
born inhabitants cannot fulfill. By taking
the grant money and putting it towards
technologically driven classes like
computer programming and engineering, the future high tech labor force will
profit from a knowledgeable incoming
generation.
Along with President Obama, Indiana’s governor Mike Pence has also been
expanding the state’s career and vocational educational options, according to
the Indianapolis Star. This educational
program is the sole focal point of Pence’s
2014 road map towards Indiana success
in preparing the budding generation for
victory in performance and employment
in a technological world.
Being the principal at an increasingly
accomplished school, Inman admits, “I
am very excited for the future success of
Pike High School and I am proud to be a
part of such an impressive school.”
PHS teachers earn recognition
We asked the fox, and he said...
-his favorite part of teaching is getting to work with kids
-when he found out he won the Champion teacher’s
award he was in shock (his wife had to poke him to go
on stage)
-he’s been teaching for 9 years, and before Pike he
taught in Pennsylvania
-he thinks he makes an impact on his students
-he rock climbs with Mr. Dance, the ceramics teacher
-he secretly is a fox and knows what they all say
Mr. Darren Fox
Physics Teacher
and recipient of the
District Champion
Award
We asked Mr. Tapplar, and he said...
-his favorite part of teaching is the service aspect
and how he helps his students to develop socially
and academically
-when he found out he won PHS teacher of the
year he felt excited and thankful to God
-he is inspired by God and his spiritual context,
his administrative support and his colleagues
Mr. Monte Tapplar
Performing Arts Teacher
and recipient of the PHS
Teacher of the Year Award
Did you Know Blennophobia is the fear of
smiles
http://didyouknow.com
Editorial
May 2014
Students should care more about grades
Kyla Hutchins
Reporter
Students have returned from spring
break with a deep tan and a fresh dose of
reality. Teachers have reported students
coming to them asking how they could
get their grades up now that the end of
the year is near.
“Yeah, I had a student that hadn’t
come to my class all semester that came
to me,” government teacher Mr. Malik
Austin said. “I hadn’t seen the young man
all year. And then he comes to me telling
me to give him an assignment that can
get his grade up.” Austin said he just
chuckled in response.
The futile audacity of almost doomed
students trying to resurrect their grades
two months before the end might be
comedic and appalling, but it is achievable. Getting your grade up this late in
the year is definitely possible depending
on how low or how high the percentage is, but it does require a lot of work.
For seniors, the focus of the end of the
year is prom, preparing for graduation,
and just relaxing as the end of their high
school experience comes to a close. No
one wants to be under stress at the end
of the year, not just seniors but anyone.
But getting serious about grades is a
must.
Sure seniors have already been accepted into college. But if there’s scholarship money being attached to that, the
final grade point average at the end of
the high school career matters. It could
determine where you live, whether it is in
a regular dorm or an honor’s dorm. It can
determine if you maintain a hold on your
scholarship at all. Seniors hear about
incoming freshmen losing their scholarships because they slacked around their
senior year, but I don’t think the connection and reality is accepted that it could
be them.
This is why taking advantage of
resources that are currently available to
them is so important.
I just wish I could shake some of my
classmates and say, “You have three
classes that you’re barely passing… why?
Get it together.” Your grades this semester do matter. Senior year should be a
breeze in comparison to ninth, tenth,
and eleventh grade. But even if it’s not, it
is definitely possible to pass—especially
if you don’t have a full schedule.
Many seniors struggle around this
time -- not because of their hard curriculum or overload of classes and work
-- but because of their lackadaisical
attitude and their inability or refusal to
manage their time. They procrastinate,
blame it on “senioritis” and take zeroes
that eventually add up to big holes in
their grades. This, is how students end
up knocking on their teachers’ doors ask-
ing how they can fix the bullet wound
they shot in the foot of their high school
career. It’s not audacity; it’s desperation
and the whip-crack of reality.
However, with all that being said, a
senior coming and asking for last minute
help is a little easier to swallow than one
who just lets their grade be what it is.
There is such a thing as a “supersenior”, and there is nothing super about
it. I could not imagine going through all
the emotions of being a senior a second
time. I’d rather chew and swallow nails—
the metal ones. Depending on their
grade percentage and their level of dedication, it is possible for a senior to revive
failing grades. But for what it’s worth, I
think seniors should take this year as a
learning lesson—as in be mature, actually learn from your struggles, and leave
bad high school habits in high school.
Your freshman year in college can
determine your entire collegiate experience.
In fact, the word senioritis has no
place in college. In four years, the students who learned from their mistakes,
never made excuses and worked hard
to obtain degrees will be the ones most
likely to get those interviews. The world
is a competitive place reserved for those
who work the hardest all the time. Don’t
let a few months affect the future.
May should be a reward for seniors
A classroom sits devoid of all conversation when there remains only one
student. The student looks awkwardly
at the teacher, questioning whether it is
better to be in school learning absolutely
nothing, or out of school making money
perhaps.
Only a few years ago, Pike’s seniors
were treated as such. They were allowed
nearly an extra month of summer to
prepare for college. They were released
around the first week of May, and were
allowed to bypass the three weeks of
educational limbo the seniors are currently forced to endure. At that time, the
teachers seemed to be done teaching
anything, and seniors came into school
at a ridiculous 7:15 a.m. to watch movies in class. The waiting game for finals
in the last week of school is a grueling
pointless ordeal and in the long run
impractical.
Seniors have to get up to do absolutely nothing in each of their classes,
and have to wake up insanely early to do
so. At this point it would be much more
convenient for seniors to be responsible
for showing up for their tests and nothing else.
The opportunities to work multiply
exponentially when students are available to search for jobs sooner. Instead of
sitting in chairs and being unproductive,
seniors should have the chance to throw
themselves into the work force and start
making money for upcoming college
expenses.
There are numerous solutions that are
more advantageous to the students than
having seniors stay in uncomfortable
rooms that are either too hot or too cold.
For example, senior classes should
have their finals earlier in the year. If
other schools give seniors the privilege,
why can’t Pike?
A lot of seniors do not even have a
full schedule of classes. That in itself is a
privilege greatly appreciated. However,
we can’t help but look at other rival high
schools and think to ourselves, “Why
can’t we have that?”
The reason seems to be that the state
of Indiana mandates all students have
180 days of classes, so unless the state
allows special concessions for seniors,
schools must abide by the state man-
date. Some schools have extra days built
into the school year that allows seniors
to get out earlier.
Although this is the case, it just seems
seniors deserve some kind of reward. AP
tests snatch out at least half of the enrolled students in class. AP classes often
take their finals early to give IB students
enough time for testing. That leaves
some seniors in a class with four students doing busy work until the final bell
at the end of the year... For what? With
the extra time, seniors could be working
and making money, or preparing for college. At the very least, they could be at
home enjoying a longer, well-deserved
summer break.
There is not a clear-cut solution, but
perhaps the appropriate start would be
to use the remaining days of class more
efficiently. If the state mandates that
students have to be present, perhaps
there could be extra measures taken for
a special senior project or class field trip.
There has to be something that could
be done to motivate students to finish
their last days of high school with some
semblance of motivation.
After all, aren’t these high school years
often referred to as “glory days”? Besides
graduation, a seniors’ last memories of
high school should not be watching yet
another movie or taking another test.
Reward them with something they will
really remember.
Hi-Life editor shares
final thoughts
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To Pike Hi-Life readers old and
new,
Well this is it, my final issue of the
Pike Hi-Life and let me tell you it has
been quite the journey. In the past
four years I have had every possible emotion happen in response
to this publication, which has truly
become my identity while at Pike. I
am extremely blessed to have been
on staff for three and a half years and
even more blessed to have served as
Editor-in-chief for the last two years.
I truly believe student journalim is
an important aspect of the high
school experience, and I could not
be more pleased with how the Pike
Hi-Life has improved and expanded
over the past few years. Thank you for
supporting me in the many different
areas of writing that I have explored
while on staff. Believe me when I
say I fully intend to continue to use
my skills in college as I study Public
Relations and Criminology at Capital
University in Columbus, Ohio and
hopefully work for Capital’s campus
newspaper.
There are many people that have
impacted my experience on the Pike
Hi-Life staff in which I would like
to thank. First and foremost, I owe
most of what I have accomplished
these past four years to my adviser
April Moss. The Hi-Life would not be
nearly as successful as it is without
her hard work and dedication. I am
extremely happy that I have been
able to have Mrs. Moss for four years.
She is truly an amazing woman and I
will miss her dearly. I would also like
to thank the 2011-2012 Pike Hi-Life
Staff for making me feel so loved and
for continuing to support my efforts
on this newspaper. I miss you all very
much and the newspaper would not
be home to me without you guys.
To my fellow senior staff members,
Kyla Hutchins, Jericho Johnson, and
Tristen Greene thank you so much for
helping me goof around and for also
appreciating my dedication to this
publication. Thank you to my family
and friends, particularly Ryan Bernstein and Jacob English, for dealing
with my constant worrying for the
newspaper and also for helping me
get my stories finished in time. I am
so blessed to have such a beneficial
support system. Finally, I would like
to thank future Pike Hi-Life Editor-inChief Sage Peglow for her dedication
and passion for writing. I know she
will do great things with this publication and I am excited to see what her
future entails. She is a hard-working
person and I know this newspaper
will do nothing but improve under
her leadership.
Thank you to everyone who has
impacted my time on staff. I am so
humbled by the impact I have had on
Pike High School. I will really miss this
publication, Sincerely,
Natalie Renee’ Huffine
Pike Hi-Life Editor-in-chief
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FEATURE
DID YOU KNOW THAT A strawberry is
not an actual berry, but a banana
is.
may 2014
www.fruitsinfo.com/did-you-know.php
Bread, Contents, Wrap, Repeat
Junior Maya Booth rubs a discolored cleaning rag back and forth
on the counter as she hums along
to a catchy show choir song. At the
moment, the mandatory company
music playing is of a distant lull as
the door opens and a well-rehearsed
“Welcome to Jimmy John’s” comes
out of Booth’s mouth. The customer
shuffles slowly forward with his khaki
slacks swishing robotically above his
penny loafers. He asks, “Where am
I?” and Booth quickly says again the
name of the sub shop.
The man looks at the walls full of
catchy rebellious slogans and at the
fresh arrangement of toppings, back
to Booth and then seems to confusingly muster out the word salad.
Booth politely explains to him that it
is sub sandwiches that she specializes
in making.
The man slips his hand in his pocket and nonchalantly pulls out a ripe
green jalapeno and begins to crunch
down on its juicy capsule. Booth’s
brain scratches for words to explain
this event but her undertaking was
stopped short as he says in a husky
southern voice, “Are your peppers as
spicy as these?” Booth stammers out
an alternative to his salad request
and assures him that he will have to
find the spiciness of their peppers out
for himself.
Booth works a few nights
a week at a Jimmy John’s sub
shop. The jalapeno situation is
one of many instances that she
has experienced while working
there.
Booth generally makes and
distributes the sub sandwiches
to her customers, as well as
cleaning before closing hour.
Late nights and long hours
tend to accompany this profession, but Booth juggles school,
extracurricular activities and
work well.
To Booth, one of the highlights of working at Jimmy
Johns is the great customers
she gets to encounter like her
#13 - on - wheat guy. This man
comes in every Sunday and
Student juggles chaotic
first job experience
“
# 13 On Wheat
add Onion , Dijon , Oregeno,
Hot Peppers and
a bag of Thinny
chips
“
SAGE PEGLOW
Reporter
Maya Booth posed on a break while working at Jimmy Johns.
Photo courtesy of Maya Booth
orders: #13 on wheat add onion,
Dijon, Oregano, Hot Peppers,
and a bag of Thinny chips. The
total always comes out to $7.85,
which Booth has memorized
with a smile. Having a friendly
demeanor with a subtle simplicity resonates with Booth every
time this particular customer
comes in which helps make the
work experience tolerable for
her and her hectic schedule.
On a more humorous note,
Booth stated that her coworker
Haley Kernodle got locked in
the walk in freezer at one point
during their shift together. To
make up for this friendly joke,
both girls got the pleasure of
having a couple of country
cowboys flirt with them one day
during work. Kernodle equally
enjoys the different variety of
people she gets to encounter
while working but even more
so she enjoys the oddball family
they all have formed.
Kernodle and Booth are fast
friends and they both say working together really makes the
hours memorable and worth
while in a time of their life when
they are supposed to enjoy the
absence of financial responsibilities. Friends are imperative
to experiencing the teenage years fully and Kernodle
remarked, “We are one big
misfit family at Jimmy Johns
and I wouldn’t have it any other
way.”
Being influenced by elders
has been a part of society for
many generations. Regarding the age group at Jimmy
Johns, it is a relatively young
crowd and this supports the
teenage rebellious and witty
atmosphere that the corporate
realm deems necessary. Staff
members come and go as well
as morph with new experiences, but no job exposure can
be compared to that experience between an old Jimmy
Johns assistant manager and
Booth.
One night after Booth
helped close up the restaurant
she wearily slumped into her
car and pressed home to hopefully catch a few hours of sleep
before school the next day.
Booth clicked her door closed
and the noise of her keys jingling in her hand made a crisp
sound in the night air. The calmness of the night was suddenly
broken up by her phone ringing
so Booth paused and answered.
“Maya.. Maya is this you? I really
hope it is because I wanted to
know something. Do you make
your sandwiches with love?” said
a drunken voice. It was her prior
assistant manager, tipsy as ever,
making a late night call.
Booth couldn’t help but
laugh, while standing in her
driveway causing her to hold
her phone weakly. According to
Booth, this late night caller did
get home safe but it will never
override the absurd position she
was put into that night.
People make up the world,
and their actions make up the
unique encounters in which we
enjoy as we fulfill the journey
of life. Black Cory, as the members at Jimmy Johns call him,
is one of those exclusive cases
that people either laugh, yell or
shake their head at because of
his nutty originality. As a “freaky
fast driver” for Jimmy Johns, he
also has prison time under his
belt from being convicted of a
felony.
Being sassy and pushy
at times, Cory is considered
the life of the establishment.
Booth says he is a nice guy,
and keeps everyone on their
toes. It’s not every day that a
convicted criminal works with
you, but Booth enjoys the diversity and feels very content
with all walks of life, even with
Black Cory.
Working at Jimmy Johns for
most of her junior year, Booth
has learned to manipulate
through various stimuli and
stay positively satisfied with
her life. The most important
work characteristic for Booth
is, “to know when to work and
when to chill. I take that with
me in every aspect of my life
and that is completely my
style while working with the
right people that keep me
original.”
Every shift, every customer
and every sandwich helps
Booth modify her life to be
open for all possibilities and
that is what Booth relishes
the most about working in
the ever fascinating world of
Jimmy Johns.
DID YOU KNOW In Natoma, Kansas it is
illegal to throw knives at people in
striped suits
Feature
MaY 2014
5
Stepping up in the sneaker-selling business
Three young entrepreneurs start local shoe repair and restoration business
DAVID DIAZ
Reporter
While sitting in his room, sophomore
Ruben Rodriguez carefully thumbed
through his wad of money. He handled
his money like a card dealer, sorting the
money out and counting it. Scattered
throughout his room is an abundance of
Jordan’s, Kobe’s, and Nike Foamposites.
His room reeks of Jason Markk shoe
cleaning fluid, and most of the shoes are
without shoelaces. After he was done,
he sat back and contemplated how
much he had received: $460 in less than
two weeks.
Grabbing a shoe box from his closet,
he stashed his earnings inside the box
and pushed it under his bed. Rodriguez
felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment in his recent business he and
two friends had started.
317kicks is a shoe repair and renovation business run by sophomores Davon
Langford, Clayton Rogers and Ruben Rodriguez. “I’m a huge sneakerhead, nearly
a fanatic,” Rodriguez said. “I’m just doing
what I love to do”.
The passion for shoes started when
he received his first pair of Jordan’s at the
age of 8. “When I was a kid, Fat Joe was
my favorite rapper and he would always
wear Air Forces. I wanted them so badly,”
Rodriguez said. He marveled at the mysterious beauty of the red Air Force 1’s he
held in his tiny hands. He took great care
of them, and learned the basics of restoring and fixing shoes.
Rodriguez looked for a way to combine his interest with shoes with earning money. He wanted to start a small
business, restoring shoes for money with
other people who shared his passion for
shoes. Late into his sophomore year, he
finally realized his dream.
He came together with his friends
Clayton Rogers and Davon Langford
and told them about his ambitious idea.
Langford was excited with his idea and
said, “Let’s start a business.”
(From Left to right) Clayton Rogers, Ruben Rodriguez, Davon Langford
What drove the idea to reality was the
chemistry the three members shared.
“We all love shoes, fixing shoes, repairing
them,” Rogers said.
Since the formation of the business,
317kicks has expanded significantly.
The company deals with local students,
sneakerhead enthusiasts and people
as remotely located as Lawrence North
High School students. “I make sure to tell
my friends to help me spread the word
about 317kicks,” Rodriguez said.
Sneaker conventions provide Rodriguez and his work companions with
opportunities to publicize their business.
317kicks co-organizes with other companies at conventions to show off and sell
shoes. “Sometimes, we organize our own
conventions,” Rogers said.
What caught the eye about Rodri-
guez’s work is the quality of his work ethics. “I know that Ruben can fix up shoes
real good,” junior Brandon Nieto said.
“I’ve seen the shoes he’s fixed and they
looked better than before.”
Rodriguez takes great care in his work.
He maintains complete concentration
and makes sure the job is done. “I always
treat the customer right, and make sure
that he gets his shoes back fast,” Rodriguez said. Recalling a stressful night that
illustrates his drive for quality, Rodriguez
flashed a sly smile of pride.
“One night, I had about three hyper
sneakers to clean and renovate. It was a
school night, too. I had homework due
the next day, but I put my customers
first. I worked hard right after I came
back to my house. I finished in four
hours, a record time. I had time to finish
my homework”.
Langford, manager of 317kicks,
praised Rodriguez as a great co-worker.
“He’s funny, short, fresh, he gets cheated
out of his trades sometimes,” Langford
said. “But he really is a hard worker.”
Working at 317kicks has helped
Rodriguez develop important life skills.
“I think that working with us at 317kicks
has taught him [Rodriguez] how to speak
and attract customers. He used to be
kind of quiet,” Rogers said.
With all the shoe cleaning chemicals
and different materials he has to keep
account of, Rodriguez has learned how
to manage supplies. “I know how supply
and demand flows now,” Rodriguez said.
Above all, Rodriguez has become a
more responsible figure. “I have shoes,
cleaning chemicals, and money to take
care off. I can’t slack on that,” Rodriguez
said. He has high hopes for the future of
the business.
“I’m hoping to design shirts, hoodies,
and beanies to match the customer’s
shoes so that we can sell them too. It
could serve as extra merchandise or
something,” Rodriguez said. He also
added he would hope to have matching
lanyards to sell as well.
Among his most ambitious goals is
to someday actually have a restoration
building with employees. “It’s all about
the money,” Rodriguez said.
Aside from his sneaker life, Rodriguez
is aspiring to begin a hip-hop appreciation club. He is in the process of finding
a teacher to support his club. Rodriguez
also played soccer for the school team
his freshman year.
Rodriguez claims to have an ambitious desire for money. He’s a student
who is working hard to make money on
the side. “My advice to everybody: Stay
based,” Rodriguez said.
hottest kicks according to ruben
“These have real nice
material, and the quality is good.”
“They have a 90’s
feel to them.”
$350
$250
$175
Air jordan fear 4’s
“Rare, they’re also
seamless.”
Aqua 8’s
airmax 90 vac-tech
Contact info
Davon Langford: _bgdinero
INSTAGRAM: 317kicks
Ruben Rodriguez: _thasweglord
Clayton Rogers: _amifamousyet
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FEATURE
May 2014
Did you know M&m’s actually stand
for “Mars and murries” the names of
the creators.
www. didyouknow.com
Skating For A Passion
JORDAN MACMILLAN
Reporter
F
r rom the concrete slopes now
stained red in
various spots from
accidental injuries, to the walls
covered with
unique signatures
and arrays of colors -- this is sophomore
Dakota Stiner’s second home.
“I love it because it makes me feel
free, except when I get kicked out by the
cops,” Stiner said.
Challenging flips and spins have been
on his mind for the past two years, when
he started his new hobby of skateboarding. Stiner likes to practice different tricks
so that one day he can become a professional skater.
“My biggest goal,” Stiner said “is to be
sponsored by either Plan B or Redbull in
two years.” Plan B and Redbull are two of
the largest skateboarding brands. They
seek out talented teenagers around the
country to sponsor.
When Stiner feels like practicing with
others, he likes to call his skateboarding
friend Julian to go over to Speedway,
downtown skateparks, or sometimes
Major Taylor Skatepark.
When he heads to the parks, he has a
small bag slung over his shoulder. Skate
tools, wax, waters, Redbulls, and first
aid usually are scattered in these bags
because he does not know how long it
will take to skate or what injuries could
take place.
Although he has only been skating
for two years, he is already determined
to go further with it. Ever since Stiner
became the recruitor for his friends skate
brand, 1ManSkateboards, he has had
multiple goals set in place. He supported
the brand fully, but the business slowed
down after a while. He no longer recruits
because of this.
Another goal of Stiner’s was to master
the trick called The Impossible, but after
just a year of practicing he stopped trying because of the difficulty. This move is
called The Impossible, because it is one
of the most difficult moves that can be
done.
Stiner has not been skating for long,
but he hopes that one day he will compete in a tournament.
After a long day at school or on a boring weekend looking for something to
do, he will go practice for a couple hours.
When skating, the time really gets away
from him.
“It…just takes my mind off of everything, especially when I am in a bad
mood that day,” Stiner said.
To get better, Stiner plans to attend
a camp in Pennsylvania called Camp
Woodward. The camp is dedicated to
skateboarding, and the skaters go there
to learn new tricks and to meet skaters
that have been skating for a longer time
than they have.
“It is my dream to go to that camp,”
Stiner said.
During the winter, when he could
not practice outside, he decided to
keep practicing indoors. When he was
on break, he spent a lot of his free time
practicing his “Ollie”, a skateboarding
maneuver that is also one of the most
well-known tricks in the skating world.
Like many sports, there are a variety
of moves and techniques to learn to
become more skilled. Right now, Stiner
is practicing some new tricks and has
already mastered a couple of grinds such
as the Pop Shove-It, a basic move for the
beginner skateboarder and a 360 Ollie.
Stiner is just one of the approximate
20 million skateboarders in the United
States, according the usatoday.com.
These skateboarders usually consist of
teenage males. Out of 20 million, not
many make the pros unless they are
extremely good. With constant practicing, Stiner hopes to be one of those who
makes it early.
In the past year, Stiner has learned
new tricks and he has made new friends
from skateboarding. It keeps him active
and keeps him involved in something
he loves to do. It is a hobby he hopes to
keep doing for a while.
“I love skating; skating is my life. I will
never stop skating. I am determined to
become a professional skater. I plan to
skate until I die,” Stiner said.
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May 2014
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Lawrence Herbert reflects on his life,
school, music and keeping his faith strong.
s arguably
the most
active
member
of QUEST,
a club
centered
around
the
Christian
faith and
values,
Lawrence Herbert stays busy. “If you
have something you love, you’ll find
time” Lawrence said. Between QUEST
activities, schoolwork and preparing
for college, he finds time to combine
two of his passions; music and his faith.
While other teenagers obsess with trivial details of high school life, Lawrence is
laying the foundation for a career.
Lawrence’s love for music has translated into a possible career interest. He
has begun a series of Youtube videos
that demonstrate his talent for words
and his fascination with the art of rap
and how his message can be spread
through it. One particular song he
wrote, “To My Partners”, which can be
found on Youtube, highlights his experiences with the friends that he met in
QUEST and elsewhere that kept him on
the right path.
One of the people he has in mind
that has helped him to hone in his talent is Pike Alumnus Cameron Spearman. Lawrence is also thinking of a
fellow member of QUEST, Dara Fasipe,
as a partner in both faith and in brotherhood. “It’s hard to find someone who
challenges my character and is consistently dedicated to his faith.” Lawrence
said as one of Fasipe’s closest friends.
Lawrence’s friendships have strengthened his faith and instilled in him the
fortitude to bring others to Christ.
Not only has Lawrence changed
QUEST for the better, but QUEST has
changed him as well. He says that
QUEST made him into a more sensitive individual to others and not so
focused on himself. The involvement in
the organization has given him a more
firm stance in his beliefs, and a desire to
bring the hope he has found in Christ to
others.
Keeping his spirituality as a teenager in this day and age has also been
a challenge for Lawrence. Because he
has seen the lifestyle he wants to live,
lain out like a spiritual road map, he
wants to do the best he can to live as
correctly as possible. His legacy that he
wants to leave is a very important one.
He says he wants the people around
him to see him defying the negative
cultural stigma that is carried by his
African American race, and the way he
lives his life is helping him to do just
that.
To those who have not joined
QUEST, Lawrence encourages them
to simply come and visit. “It is a lot of
encouragement that you can receive in
a room full of those that only want success and fulfillment for their members,”
Lawrence said. Many, he said, have
found truth that they may not have
wanted to know, but needed to hear.
“Despite scientific reasoning”, says Lawrence, “we still don’t have an answer
to everything, so faith is the ultimate
answer.”
Parents - Lawrence
and Dorthea
Sibling - Jendaya (class
of 2013)
Birthday - Feb. 24 1996
Future Plans - Taylor
University
Hobbies - QUEST,
music, Chris
tian rap
Worked at - Pizza Hut
The Herbert File
Working towards the bigger picture
Junior Tyler Ayers’ quest to make his, and others dreams a reality
Waiting for popcorn in the microwave, a 12-year-old Tyler Ayers inserts
the movie Cloverfield into his DVD
Player. Once he got his popcorn, he sat
down and finally got to enjoy his favorite
movie at the time.
Ever since he was a child, junior Ayers
always wanted to pursue a career in
media and design. His desire was to be a
director like the most influential people
in his life: Quentin Tarantino, James Cameron and Stanley Kubrick. Movies have
been Ayers’ life ever since he was a child;
watching movies practically every day,
or whenever he had the chance.
The self-proclaimed “funny man,”
Ayers is trying to start something to
get everyone together. His dream is to
start a few clubs around the school for
students to get together and to enjoy
things that they like.
The clubs Ayers is trying to start are
“
“
Alex Horwitz
Reporter
It makes me feel like I am
helping people achieve
their dreams.
Tyler Ayers, grade 11
Director’s Club and Interactive Media
Club. Ayers has since said that he wants
to start Interactive Media club because “it
makes me feel like I am helping people
achieve their dreams.”
Ayers also hoped to make the club a
big success. When asked about his wish
for the club, he said he wants to “get a
good following so that the clubs stay
here long past my graduation.” He has
said that Interactive Media Club will be
held every Tuesday, and it started on
April 22 in K105. Director’s Club has yet
to be decided on when it when and
where it will be.
Ayers had Director’s Club last
year with Mrs. Pohl, who left on maternity leave and then moved away. Ayers
was devastated by the news of her leaving, but he vowed to try and bring the
club back to life. Sadly, his plans to start
Directors club have been put on hold.
Ayers’ best friend for a long time,
junior Cody Waller, also told a few sto-
ries of when they hung out. “Tyler has
always loved videotaping and directing
things since forever. I do not remember
a time when we were doing something
funny that he did not try and video tape
it,” Waller said.
Whenever and whatever Ayers decides to do with his life, he hopes that
the legacy of his clubs will stay at Pike
for a long time after he moves on to
college.
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Did you know bY RAISING YOUR LEGS
SLOWLY AND LAYING ON YOUR BACK, YOU
CAN’T SINK IN QUICKSAND.
class of 2014
May 2014
Spotlight on the Valedictorian
Reporter Jericho Johnson sits down with Milan Abraham who is the first woman of a minority race to become Pike High School’s Valedictorian.
Future Plans: Purdue University
Major: Engineering
Favorite Teacher: Sterchi
Advice to Former Self: “Stop worrying so
much and believe in yourself”
Q: What helped position you to be class valedictorian?
A: “I’ve always been good at time management. I never focus too much on school work, or too
much on just not doing anything. That’s something I’ve been good at since before high school. I
know how to prioritize.”
Q:What class did you like the most?
A:“Honors Biology or Psychology. [The classes had] really great teachers who were funny and
good teachers. And both had labs and experiments, hands-on stuff which made them fun.”
Q:What teacher had the greatest impact on you?
A:” Sterchi. He’s a great teacher and his class is one of the reasons my major is chemsistry centered.”
Q: What will you miss about high school?
A: “Will I miss anything about highschool? I’ll miss how everyone cared for you.”
Q: What is your best memory of high school?
A: “Homecoming week any year, especially with multicultural fair... Homecoming week just has a
different atmosphere to it, in a good way. And I’ve always helped out with mcf, and being involved makes you feel more school spirit...and Mcfalways has food and dancing and other fun
stuff.”
The Class of 2014’s Top 30
2
Andrew Marr
Future Plans: Indiana University
Major: Psychology
Favorite Teacher: Ms. Welch
Advice to Former Self: “Try studying.”
6
Tereza Lazic
Future Plans: Depauw University
Major: Chemistry
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Champion or Mr.
Sterchi
Advice to Former Self: “School events such
as sports and concerts are an absolute must
for an incredible high school experience.”
10
Melanie Baumgart
Major: Health and Disease Sciences
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Dave Leonard
Advice to Former Self: “Don’t stress so
much.”
3
Lillian Nguyen
Major: Civil/ Enviornmental Engineering
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Fox
Advice to Former Self: “If you’re not born
asian, get tutored on how to be because
the work ethic will come naturally.”
7
4
Jenny Ly
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Cooper
8
Lydia Crouse
Future Plans: IUPUI
Major: Fine Arts
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Seward
Advice to Former Self: “Don’t be afraid to
take a deep breath and chill out instead
of narrowing your focus on school.”
Jacoh Graham
Major: Molecular Biology
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Guimond
Andrew Eggert
Major: Atmospheric Science
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Fox
Advice to Former Self: “Be more social”
Nicholas McGrath
Major: Engineering
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Guimond
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Nathan Kassab
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Miller (Fishback
Creek Elementary School)
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submitted
9
Margalit Leiser
Future Plans: Reed College
Major: Medieval Architecture
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Martindale/Frau Finneran
Advice to Former Self: “Never get distracted
from your goals even when its easy to get
distracted, you’ll be grateful later.”
13
Theresa Emeli
Major: Biochemistry
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Awe
Advice to Former Self:
iF MANHATTEN HAD THE SAME POPULATION DENSITY AS ALASKA, THERE WOULD
ONLY BE 15 PEOPLE LIVING THERE
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Class of 2014
Top 30 Seniors
(Continued from previous page)
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Olivia Smith
Future Plans: The Ohio State University
Major: Biology
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Calhoun
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submitted
Aaron Walters
Future Plans: Butler University
Major: Computer Science
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Huffman
19
Kanila Brown
Future Plans: Taledega University
Major: Psychology
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Nunnally
23
Jill Robinson
Future Plans: Ball State University
Major: Human Resources
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Wharton
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submitted
27
Walter Flores
Major: Business
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Coats
Advice to Former Self: “I would change
nothing.”
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20
Rachel Sackett
Major: Pre-Med
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Sterchi/ Mr. Kuester
Advice to Former Self: “Stop worrying
about every single little thing, because every
thing in high school is so inconsequential.”
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submitted
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Bryce Dotson
Future Plans: Virginia State University
Major: Nursing
Favorite Teacher: Ms. McDaniel
Advice to Former Self: “Do more extracurriculars.”
28
Dasia McClain
Future Plans: Xavier University
Major: Biology
Favorite Teacher: Commander James
17
Bryan Hyatt
Major: Computer Science
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Schibley
21
9
Kyle Roark
Major: Business
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Champion
Advice to Former Self: “Work hard from
the start.”
18
Jenesis Gayden
Future Plans: Syracuse University
Major: Psychology
Favorite Teacher: Ms. McDaniel
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submitted
22
Kiran Ramsey
Future Plans: Syracuse University
Major: Communication/Rhetorical Study
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Roberts
Advice to Former Self: “Don’t stress about
what you want to do because you always
have freedom to change your mind.”
Joseph Lee
Future Plans: Rose Hulman University
Major: Applied Biology
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Clark
Advice to Former Self: “Consume H2O”
Ashlei Spearman
Future Plans: Talladega College
Major: Criminal Justice/Forensic Science
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Ziegler
Advice to Former Self: “Go out more.”
Mykaela McDorman
Future Plans: Marshall University
Major: Graphic Design
Favorite Teacher: Ms. Plankenhorn
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29
Makenzie Norris
Major: Neurobiology
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Awe
Advice to a Former Self: “Don’t stress too
much. Breathe and just keep going.”
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30
Khyati Patel
Major: Biology
Favorite Teacher: Mary Nielson
Advice to Former Self: “Study Harder”
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Did you know UNTIL WWII, SOLID
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May 2014
ToTop 3 Favorite Teachers at Pike - 2014
Voted on by Seniors
Ms. Taylor
Vote Count: 54
Mr. Austin
Vote Count: 39
Mrs. Schibley
Vote Count: 37
Senior Officers Moving On
“
If you want to make your
school better, you can. Any
and every student has the ability to get involved. It’s a lot of
work and sometimes there is so
much stress that you want to rip
your hair out, but it’s so worth it.
Knowing you have made a lasting impact on a community is one
of the greatest feelings in the
world
- Karisma Wilson, 12
“
My primary concern was
making change for the
school by allowing the
seniors to have a good year
and also to leave Pike better
than we found it.
Senior Officer
Accomplishments
From left to right: Kyla Hutchins (vice president), Karisma Wilson (president),
Samantha Strich (secretary), Nitza Duran (treasurer)
I wanted to join student
government because I love
being a voice for what students want to do and I love
helping with cool events
like homecoming and community service projects.
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Homecoming
Senior Formal
Senior Outings (Bowling!)
Senior Cookouts
Representatives of the school
Graduation
Sidewalk chalk
Advice for Freshmen
Senior Apparel Sales
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Did you miss out on purchasing your 2014 yearbook? The yearbook
staff has extras, available in F102 for $60 until sold out.
and
Check out the order form for the 2015 yearbook. On sale
beginning this summer.
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Class of 2014
May 2014
Did you know THE CREATOR OF
THE NIKE SWOOSH SYMBOL WAS
PAID ONLY $35 FOR THE DESIGN.
The Class of 2014
Larissa Judith Abdul-Majid
Undecided
Dalton Michael Barrett
Undecided
Melissa Ann Borstelmann
Undecided
Anthony Cattet
Undecided
Paige Fitzpatrick Crooks
University of Louisville
Lewis Duong
Art Institute
Milan Sara Abraham
Purdue University
Marquis Anthony Barrett
Undecided
Devonte’ Cortez Bowers
Undecided
Rene Alejandro Cedillos
Undecided
Lydia K. Crouse
Herron School of Design
Nitza Anai Duran
Indiana Univeristy
Oluwatobi J. Adebayo
Indiana University
Jevon Raeshon Bates-Smith
Undecided
Ave’ La’Yvonne Boyd
Indiana University
Terra Vernell Chaney
Performing Arts School
Corriana Crumpton
Undecided
Matthew Eagleson
Undecided
Deborah Adedoyin Adeniji
Undecided
Jordan Anthony Battles
Undecided
Darrion Boyd
Undecided
Christopher Demitrus Chase
Undecided
Andrea Cuatecontzi
Undecided
Andrew B. Ealy
Undecided
Abigail Kathleen Adie
Undecided
Melanie Jane Baumgart
Purdue University
Anthony Terrance Bradley Jr.
Undecided
Shahab Uddin Chaudhry
Undecided
Alonso Cuello
IUPUI
Brandi Edwards
Undecided
Rafael Efrain Aguilar
Undecided
Shanera Shavon Beasley Davis
Ivy Tech
Jordin Scott Bradley
Undecided
Tatyana Clark
Ball State University
Yamile Cuello
Indiana University
Lyndsey Monet Edwards
Bethune Cookman University
Marcos Roberto Alcala
Undecided
DeMonta Beatty
Undecided
Alexzander Tristan Brown
Undecided
Daja Dominique Clay
IUPU-Fort Wayne
Cornisha Cunningham
Undecided
Stacia Edwards
Indiana State University
Naomi Mesfin Alemu
Undecided
Joshua Mark Beckemeyer
Undecided
Aliyah Nachelle Brown
St. Joseph’s College
Calvin Marquis Lamon Clemons
Undecided
Jessica Marie Cunningham
Undecided
Andrew James Eggert
Purdue University
Jalen Christopher Allen
Eastern Kentucky University
Malcolm D’Gregori Beene
Undecided
Aliza Lyn Brown
Undecided
Joy Marie Clemons
Mea Tech
Derek Daniel
Undecided
Rashee Tyon Elmore
Marines
Asiha Lynne Allen-Freeman Alexandria Marie Bell
Undecided
Brian Anthony Brown
Undecided
Mariah Ann Cloud
Undecided
Nikkesha Deshanie Davenport
Indiana University
Theresa Omolara Emeli
Purdue University
Daniela Alvarado
Undecided
Leopoldo Benitez
Undecided
Kanila Lenece Brown
Talladega College
Kenneth Wayne Coats II
Alabama A & M University
Aysha Iman Davis
Purdue University
Abdualrrhim Ibrahim Salem Enweji
Natalie Mariel Alvarez
Undecided
Kevin Lee Bennett
Undecided
Kiyah Brown
Undecided
Lindcey Maxine Cochrum
Undecided
Jasmine Tiayana Quinicia Elnor
Undecided
Michael Espinal
Undecided
Mikailah Amos
Undecided
Jade L. Bennie
McKenna Marie Brown
Franklin College
Samaira Cook Coffey
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marq Anthony Davis
Indiana University
Indigo Faison
Undecided
Courtlyn LaMont Anderson Jala L. Bennie
IUPUI or University of Indianapolis
Undecided
Mykayla Renee Brown
Indiana University
Kayla Raeshona Cole
Vincennes University
Oshe Tybarius Davis
Culinary School
Traci Lynn Fanroy
Undecided
Desiree Anderson
Indiana University or Columbia
Ryan Nathaniel Bernstein
Butler University
Zachariah I. Brown
Undecided
Tricia Lynn Cole
Undecided
Keaira Lana Day
Undecided
Oluwadara Fasipe
Purdue University
Chase Alan Andreasen
Undecided
Briana Nicole Berry
Colorado State or IUPUI
Bryce Browner
Undecided
Jaron Jamaal Coleman
Undecided
M’Kinlee Day
Undecided
Fernando Fernandez Martinez
Undecided
Joshua Bruce Preko Annan
Undecided
DaShanna Desha Berryhill
Undecided
Enrique Joseph Bryan
Undecided
Michaela Donje Coleman
Undecided
Gloria Deleon
Undecided
Caleb Allen Fiene
Nikaela Aponte Aviles
Undecided
Victoria Nicole Bieberich
Leah Maria Bryant
Undecided
Ana Colin
Undecided
Randall Diggins
Airforce
Miata Ly’nise Finkley
Undecided
Octavio Arias
Undecided
Altece Klaire Black
Daryl Buford
Undecided
Jawan Markese Collins
Undecided
Zhane Aryelle Dilosa
University of Houston
Jasmyne Fitch
Undecided
Eddy Alkendy Arismendy
IUPUI
Kortnee Rachelle Blackledge
Ivy Tech
Derek Arthur Buford
Undecided
Jamese Christine Compton
University of Indianapolis
Devon Valentino Dixon
Undecided
Nytae Shatiek Fitzgerald
Navy
Jessica Arrieta Tapia
Undecided
Daymon Mycheal Prince Blackmon Demetri Rashan Burch
Undecided
Undecided
Matthew Patrick Conn
IUPUI
Souleymane Djalo
Indiana University
Tavia Lashon Fitzpatrick
Undecided
Brian Artis
Undecided
Karesha L. Blackwell
IUPUI
Devyn Lynn Burns
Saint Mary of the Woods
Courtney L. Cooper
Undecided
Morris O. Dolley
Indiana University
Kayla Danyelle Flake
Francis Asiedu
Undecided
Kayla Marie Blair
Ivy Tech
Jules Chantel Inez Byrd
Undecided
Jaszlen Aubrayalle Cork
Undecided
Destiny Andrea Dominguez
Undecided
Itzel Flores
Undecided
Deiondre Cortell Austin
Undecided
Aye’Breciana Rashe Blakey
Undecided
Sarah Calhoon
IUPUI
Keith Lamont Cork
Marian University
Miguel Said Dominguez
IUPUI
Walter Alexander Flores
Undecided
Mae’Micha Austin
Undecided
Linse Daniel Blanco Contreras
Undecided
Mohamed Sanoussi Camara
Undecided
Yanelly Delcia Correa
Undecided
Bryce Elliott Dotson
Virginia State University
Jesus Flores Alvarez
Undecided
Greidi Alberto Baez
Undecided
Miranda Lynn Bohlen
Savannah College
Donovan Estes Card
Ashlin Dischone Cottman
Jackson State University
Madeline Helene Downs
University of Houston
Cera Alicianne Foote
Amanda Anne Baker
Jennifer Lannea Bolton
Undecided
Gabrielle Simone Carpenter
Undecided
Michaelae Quiniece Cotton
Indiana University
Shabria Tyvette Drake
Kyair Ford
Undecided
Devin Keith Baker
Undecided
Alana Renee Bonds
Undecided
Ashanti Breann Carter
National Guard
Markus Lewis Cowan
Indiana University
John-David Christopher Driver
Undecided
Malaysia Mon’et Ford
Larenz La’Juan Baker
Undecided
Eric Booey
Undecided
Christiana Carter
Undecided
Kevin Crawford Wallis
Undecided
Ariel Eduardo Drotter
Undecided
Jaylen Jaleel Forrest
Undecided
Korpo Martisa Ballah
Azariah Imani Booker
Kara Janel Carter
Mississippi Valley State University
Sheldon Jamal Crawford Wallis
Army Officer
Aaron Craig Duncan
Undecided
Caroline Rose Foster
IUPUI
Terrance Lamont Banks Jr.
IUPUI
Dominique Dajuan Booth
Undecided
Karen Castro
IUPUI
Brandyn Crocker
Undecided
Ayla Clarene Duncan Zuberi
Talladega College
Anisa Elizabeth Fought-Boudaia
IUPUI
Undecided
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Class of 2014
May 2014
The Class of 2014
Jordan Thomas Fowlkes
Undecided
Kyle Christopher Franks
Undecided
Adonis Frazier
Undecided
Javhonn Frazier
Michael Donald French
Undecided
Jessica Frye
Undecided
ArMonnie Renee Gaddie
US Navy
Andre Darnell Gaither
Ball State University or Army
Jared K. Gamble
Undecided
Yennybelle Garcia
Undecided
David Helms
Moustapha Guey
Trade School
Undecided
Logan Tyrell Henderson
Gabrielle Victoria Gui
Undecided
Undecided
Zachary Tyler Henderson
Byron Nicholas Guyse
Full time job
Undecided
Ahsan Adri Henriques
Michael Haddix
IUPUI
Undecided
Jennifer Bibiana Henriquez
Shelby T. Hall
IUPUI
Undecided
Vanessa Daniece Hamilton Nestor Stanley Henriquez
Undecided
Undecided
Lawrence J. HerbertIII
Hannah Jane Hamlin
Taylor University
Southern Illinois University
Jacqueline Hernandez
Malik Egan Hampton
IUPUI
Undecided
Jonathan Miguel Hernandez
Morgan Camille Haney
Undecided
Southern Wesleyan University
Kimberly Hernandez
Paige Eileen Hankins
Undecided
Indiana University
Mykeal Michelle Garrett
Maleni Hidalgo Tadeo
Joel Deeon Harmon
Indiana University
Undecided
Full Sail University
Michael Lee Gathright
Royce J. Higgins
Tyler Josey Harper
Indiana University
Undecided
Undecided
Caroline Marie Gatons
Joshua Andrew Hill
Chantel Charlene Harris
IUPUI
Undecided
Undecided
Jenesis Danitra Gayden
Eric Hogan
Chelsie Noelle Harris
Syracuse University
Indiana University
Indiana University
Omar Ki-Jana Gibson
Nathan Alvin Holder IV
Dorean Jaronn Harris
Undecided
Undecided
Undecided
Danisha K. Givens
Yadira Alejandra Holguin
Jamie Whitfield Harris
Undecided
Undecided
Undecided
Brady Allan Goode
William Allen Edward Holifield
Jordan Michael Harris
Lincoln Tech College
Undecided
United States Army
Jacob Donald Graham
Breanna Denise Holland
Tyisha Rachell Harris
Indiana University
Undecided
Undecided
Lavia Lynnell Graham
Victoria Holland
Wayne Anthony Harris II
Undecided
Undecided
Airforce
Armontae Lorenn Graves
Asia Howard
Andre Kevin Hart
Undecided
Undecided
Undecided
Alexis Xaviera Gray
Dominique Jajaun Howard
Paris Janell Hart
Bellarmine University
Undecided
IUPUI
Brooklyn Charice Gray
Lamonte Howard
Shafontez Nae’ Harty
Undecided
Undecided
Undecided
Mareeka Ray’Kel Grayer
Brooklyn Lee Hudson
Rapheal Jamel Harvey
Undecided
Undecided
Undecided
Joshua D.Grays
Natalie Renee Huffine
Briana Noelle Hauer
Undecided
Capital University
IUPUI
Alexsis Jene Green
Stephanie Nicole Hug
Halle Faith Liu Hawn
Clark Atlanta University
Undecided
Ivy Tech
Anthony Douglas Greene
Kyla A. Huggins
Dorian Jujuan Hayden
Undecided
University of Indiana
Ivy Tech
Tristen Noelle Greene
Keilan Keil Hughes
Bria Renee Hayes
Hanover College
Undecided
College Choice
Veeloni Marcella Greene
Joel Hunt
Dejha Nashel Hayes
Indiana University
Undecided
Undecided
Brenda Gregorio-Solano
Kyla KiaraHutchins
Jacob Hayes
Undecided
Central State University
Undecided
Jameia Marquita Yoland Griffin
Keenan Hutchinson
Kayla Lanique Hayes
United States Army
Undecided
Andrea Guerra Pulido
Bryan Richard Hyatt
Taylor Heath
Undecided
Indiana University
Immanuela Faith Irving
IUPUI
Tiffany Richelle Ivey
Howard University
Armani Maurie Ivy
Undecided
Damisha Unique Jackson
Ivy Tech
Alexis Antonio Jacob
Undecided
Giovanni Fernando Jacob
Undecided
Keisha Ann James
Jaylah Jamison
Undecided
Brelyn Jefferson
IUPUI
Tyisha Tayshonique Jefferson
Undecided
Harrison Dean Jenkins
Kyle Alexander Jennings
Jeffery Lynn Jernigan
Undecided
Savon Tyrece Jethroe
Navy
Amenra Hotep Johnson
Undecided
Avery Johnson
Undecided
Breianna D Anyai Johnson
Undecided
Donald Ray Joshua Johnson
Undecided
Jericho Marie Johnson
Texas Southern University
Jes Abram Johnson
Undecided
Kyra Johnson
Undecided
Marcus Alan Johnson
Undecided
Nicholas Johnson
Undecided
Varita Johnson
Undecided
W Causey Alex Johnson
IUPUI
David Daniel Johnson-White
Undecided
Brijuana Jones
Undecided
Caden Jones
Undecided
Destany Aigner Jones
Undecided
Isaiah Gerard Jones
Undecided
Jazmin Ausjuna Jones
Undecided
Keandra Jones
Ivy Tech
Kyra Elizabeth Jones
Undecided
Rebecca Janet Lynn Jones
Undecided
Tierney Kisha Jones
Undecided
Tottiyauna Lapaije Jones
Undecided
Sao Kamara
Anderson University
Nathan George Kassab
Purdue University
Mario A. Keisman
Undecided
Briana Nicole Kelley
Ohio State University
Antonesha Kennedy
Undecided
Kennedi Justyce Knight
Undecided
Astride Magali Kpotufe
Undecided
Mason Charles Krupa
Franklin College
Tereza Marija Lazic
DePauw University
Christopher Elijah Leavell-Carr
Southern University
Joseph Choi Lee
Rose Hulman University
LaShon Leggett
Military
Kete Lehmkuhler
Undecided
Margalit Rose Leiser
Reed College
Shawnisha K. Lewis
Jackson State, Alabama A&M
William Lewis
Undecided
Aisha Lloyd
Undecided
Michael Lomax
Undecided
Alliyah M.Loney
Undecided
LaDonna Long
IUPUI
Zacheriah Long
Millikin University
George Miguel Loza
Jenny Beatrice Ly
Purdue University
Brent Steven Lyles II
Christopher David Mackey
Undecided
Jordan Mohamad Mahyari
Undecided
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Jordan R. Maker
Undecided
Freddy Manjarrez Flores
Undecided
Kalyn A. Mapp
Belmont University
Mykia Taneen Marion
Undecided
Grace Elizabeth Marker
Undecided
Chyennee Marks
Undecided
Andrew David Marr
Indiana University
Kris Andrew Martin
Undecided
Mykia Martin
Undecided
Lesly Martinez Desales
Undecided
Valentina Mata
Undecided
Haleighe Loren Matheny
Undecided
Jzhanai Maul
Undecided
LiyAsia Shalee Maxwell
Undecided
Briana Mays
Undecided
Chip AlanMcCann
Undecided
Dasia Mykel McClain
Xavier University
Don Earl McCraig
IUPUI
Ryan Alexander McDaniel
Wabash College
Mykaela Ann McDorman
Marshall University
Danahea McFadden
Undecided
Jamal McFadden
Undecided
Shania Na Shelle McGee
Undecided
Nicholas James McGrath
Purdue University
Wesley McNary
Undecided
Shayla Annya’ McNeal
Undecided
Justin Alexander Medrano
Undecided
Lizbeth Mendoza
Undecided
Hillary Noel Merrill
Josalynn Cheyenne Merritt
Undecided
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Class of 2014
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The Class of 2014
William A. Merriweather
Indiana University
Daisy Meza
Undecided
Jessica Meza
Kaplan University
Marlene Meza
Undecided
Matthew Phillilp Mikesell
Undecided
Cortez Grant Miles
Undecided
Jordan Miles
Undecided
MeLeick K. Miles
Franklin College
Trestan Miles
Columbia College
LeAndra Milligan
Undecided
Kameron Mills
Undecided
Elvira Victorovna Minosyan
Undecided
Sierra Vanessa Mitchell
Undecided
Aaron Kendall Mobley
Undecided
Selena Marie Moon-Smith
Undecided
Alissa Marie Moore
Aliyah Nicole Moore
Ashley Marie Moore
Undecided
Camarah Toure Moore
Undecided
Derry Moore
Undecided
Niche Moore
Chadwin Moorer
Indiana Weselyan University
Alin Moran Hernandez
Undecided
Ivan Patrick Moreland
Berklee College of Music
Jalen C. Morgan
Undecided
Mohammad Motahhar
Undecided
Omega Glynn Motley
Undecided
Jacob Patrick Mullennax
University of Northwestern Ohio
Mohammed Mueen Munshi
Undecided
Bridgete Nampeera Muwanguzi
Undecided
Samuel Christian Myers
Undecided
Rashid Omar Nabih
Undecided
Brooke Nafziger
Purdue University
Jeremiah Daniel Navarre
Indiana University
Flor Navarro Chavez
Undecided
Brianna Nicole Nelson
Undecided
Lilian Hoang-YenNguyen
IUPUI
Torri Marlyn Nichols
Undecided
Aaron Trentyn Noble
Indiana University
Dawann Isaiah Noel
Army
Makenzie Raye Norris
Purdue University
Calvin Doncae Norris-Young
Kenny’s Barber College
Lucy Kae O’Brien
Photography
Elijah Jerome Oglesby
Iowa Western University
Blessing Oluwatoyin Olafusi
IUPUI
Victor Akindalani Olafusi
IUPUI
Janique Shaquan ONeil
Undecided
Angelberto Gomez Orellana
Military
James-Matthew Shemar Orth-Brewer
Undecided
Mariah Shanice Outlaw
Undecided
Brooklyn Owens
Undecided
Daniel Owens
Undecided
Geremy Terray Owens
Artist
Phillip Owens
Undecided
Dajia Marie Page
Undecided
Krystal Marie Palaad
Ivy Tech
Nigel Mykael Palmer
Undecided
Khyati Patel
Indiana University
Devin Cortez Pearson
Military
Share Ser Pee
Ivy Tech
Christian Niya Peterson
Ivy Tech
Donovan Luis Pettiford
Undecided
Olivia Jenee Pettus
Undecided
Darrell Anthony Phillips
Undecided
Donavan Phillips
Undecided
Latorie Lashae Phillips
Undecided
Sterling E. Phillips
Undecided
Genesis Pina
Undecided
Jessica Lynn Pinkerton
University of Tampa
David Pinner
Undecided
Ashton DaShawn Pope
Undecided
Luis Antonio Porras
Jarlin Jose Portillo-Rodriguez
Undecided
Darnell Lee Powell
Destiny Jadae-Lynn Powell
Undecided
Ardrees William Prather
Undecided
Melia Lynnae’ Prentiss
Undecided
Majkaila Kozi Prewitt
Undecided
Shamara Briana Price
Jay’mee Proctor
Ivy Tech
Christian Ramos
Undecided
Kiran Caitlyn Ramsey
Syracuse University
Lauren Mary Ray
IUPUI
Morgan BarbaraRay
IUPUI
Nathaniel Lewis Ray
Indiana University
Daryeon Reed
Undecided
Abriana Jahnai Reese
Undecided
Jorge Reyes
Ivy Tech
Deja Rice
Undecided
Rhashee Rice
Undecided
Chloe Martia Richardson
Undecided
Jasmine Rochelle Richardson
Undecided
John Thomas Richardson
Kiara BreeAnn Richardson
RaNeisha Jamilla Rivers
Kyle Stewart Roark
Kelley School of Business
DeiomLaShaun Robertson
Undecided
Mark Jermaine Robertson, Jr
Undecided
Jhanee Robinson
Undecided
Jill Marie Robinson
Kourtney DeniseRobinson
Myles D. Robinson
Purdue University
Jessica Rodriguez
Undecided
Roberto MichaelRodriguez
Undecided
Kyler Rogers
Undecided
Cameron Malik Roland
Indiana University
Kendall Dewayne Rollins
Western Illinois University
Luvia Roman
Undecided
Jasmyn Auriel Ross
Undecided
Anastasia Lashay Royal
Undecided
Roderick Jaron Royce
Undecided
Stacia BreAnn Royce
Undecided
Chelsie Russ
Columbia University
Jared Christian Ruth
Undecided
RachelElizabeth Sackett
Indiana University
Deztanie Saffore
Undecided
Kattia Salcedo
Undecided
Yaseli Salgado
Undecided
Ana Deisi Salvador
Kelondra Michelle Samuel
Undecided
Leslie Sanchez
Undecided
BreaAnna Sanders
Purdue University
Jazmin Lynae Sanders
Indiana University
TaylorLamon Sanders
Iowa Central College
Tyler Lavon Sanders
College of Dupage
NajelyFernanda Sandoval
Purdue University
Rashumba Iman Sandy
Undecided
Cristian Santos-Estrada
Undecided
Camille Raquel Scales
Undecided
Andreia Lamonticia Scott
Undecided
Choyse Lamara Scott
Arts
Ke’AraAmberilleSearcy
Undecided
JaJuan Ray Self
Undecided
Jonae Marie Shade
Ivy Tech
Arshi Shah
Undecided
Kori Shannon
IUPUI Herron School of Design
GuyonDelon Shipman
Undecided
Syretha Jane’a Laniece Shirley
Andrea Silva Flores
Undecided
Jeremy Alexander Simpson
Undecided
Bryan Dominique Skelton
Auto Collision Repair
Jessica La’Shay Slaughter
Ariel Noel Smallfoot
Undecided
Amanda Smith
Brittany Michelle Smith
Undecided
Jalen Jamal Smith
Undecided
Jalen L Smith
Undecided
Javon Jordan Smith
Undecided
Mishayla Nichelle Smith
Morgan TraleaseSmith
Defiance College
Olivia Jade Smith
Undecided
Samuel James Smith
Undecided
Seliyah Smith
Undecided
Kennedy Smoot
Undecided
David Ryan Soderstrom
Marine Corp
Ana Sotelo
Undecided
AlyssaNicole Souders
Undecided
Deiondre MarcelSparkman
Undecided
Keonia Spaulding
Undecided
AshleiDenice Lashai Spearman
Talladega College
Kevin Tate Spence
Undecided
D’ArcyLamont Stanfield
Kentucky State University
Natalie Latrice Stanfield
Undecided
Madison Lynn Stegemoller
US Navy
Noah Joseph Stewart
IUPUI
Courtez Lamont Stowers
Undecided
Ravine Straughan
Undecided
Sean Strawther Jr
Samantha MarieStrich
Wittenberg University
Shawn-Michael Thomas Strube
Undecided
Brianna Lea Stuart
Undecided
Muniba Suleman
Undecided
Ella Sullen
Undecided
Sabrina Nicole Sutton
IUPUI
Maria FernandaTamayo
Undecided
Khi Travon Tate-Johnson
Undecided
Kristen Brenee Tatum
Undecided
TyawnAlizea Teague
Undecided
Arric Lloyd Thomas
Culinary School
Hodari Thomas
Undecided
Jessica Thomas
Undecided
PhillipLatroy Thomas II
Undecided
Victoria Rochelle Thomas
Undecided
William DeAndre’ Thomas
Undecided
Chloe Suzanne Thomison
Undecided
Darnee’ Denise Thompson
Undecided
DID YOU KNOW DUE TO GRAVITATIONAL EFFECTS, YOU WEIGH SLIGHTLY LESS WUHEN THE
MOON IS DIRECTLY OVERHEAD.
Class of 2014
May 2014
The Class of 2014
Karim Tiggs
Laura Suzanne Tilly
Undecided
Stephanie Timm
Indiana University
Correyante Tinsley
Undecided
Se’Maj Townsend
Undecided
Lyeisha Shamiya Quinnet Trice
Undecided
Hannah Marie Truax
Asbury University
JamesTruelove
Ball State Univeristy
Erin Tucker
Undecided
Tionne Shanai Tucker
Undecided
Dorian Turner
Undecided
RavenEvonne-Sherae Turner
Ivy Tech
Arie’una Tyler
Undecided
Nakia Tyler, Jr
Undecided
Samuel Elliott Ullrich
Undecided
Keith Eugene Vaden
Undecided
Brandon Marie Van Horn
IUPUI or Michigan State
Asia Symone VanHorn
Undecided
Fulvia Beatrice Vincent
KhanhQuoc Vong
IUPUI
Raymond Ladalle Waites
Undecided
AnissaNicole Walker
Undecided
Anna Seville Walker
Ivy Tech
Cameron Da’Pree Walker
Undecided
Shaelyn Marie Walker
Sherman Walker
Undecided
Alana Rene’ Walls
Aaron Michael Walters
Butler University
Desmond Walton
Undecided
Keith Gerard Wheeler Jr
Undecided
Kyra Virginia Reid Wamsley
Undecided
Brelana Kaelynn Ward
Undecided
DariusLamount Warner
Purdue University
Desire’ Lanay Warren
Undecided
Desmond Deion Warren
IUPUI
Jimmy Warren Jr
Iowa Central College
Erica Whisler
Undecided
Hope Elaine Williams
University of Southern Indiana
Dominique Cherise White JawanAnthony Williams
Undecided
Undecided
Jasmine White
Johnte Lawrence Williams
Undecided
RobynMikel White
Steven LaShawnWhite Jr
Derriahn Whitson
Undecided
ChaiseMontgomery Watkins Derrick Lovell Wilkerson
NaKrista Alyiah Watkins
Greg Lamont William
Undecided
Undecided
India Watson
Alexis Rochelle Williams
Undecided
Undecided
Deonna Renee Weatherly
Crystal Renee Williams
Indiana University
Marian University
Nathaniel Alan Weaver
Daeshia Evonne Williams
Undecided
Undecided
Sydney Alexandra Weber
Dajia Victoria Williams
Undecided
Jarmon Karl Wharton
D’Ericka DeloresWilliams
Undecided
Khalil Williams
Undecided
Mariah Nikole Williams
Undecided
Morgan Johnte Williams
Undecided
Patrick Leonard Williams
Undecided
Robert Deontae Williams
Undecided
Sadarah Leeshae Williams
Alabama A&M
ShaylaDanielle Wilson
Undecided
Kylie Grace Winterboer
Culinary School
Amanda Lynn Withem
IUPUI or University of Indianapolis
Isaiah Jamal Woods
Undecided
Jairus Asaad Woods
Undecided
Katherine Yajure
Undecided
Selam Yohanes
Undecided
Sonia Zahidi
Undecided
D’corey Erin Zeigler
Undecided
Hua Yu Zhu
IUPUI
TaylorRenee Williams
Undecided
Trace Allen Williams
Undecided
DeMontreal Lamont Wilson
Undecided
Karisma Rai Wilson
Loyola University
Final words from the 2014 Pike Hi-Life seniors
Natalie Huffine
Favorite part of Newspaper
“Publishing my writing.”
Favorite Class/Teacher
Mrs. Moss/journalism
Advice for underclassmen
“Get super involved early and learn
how to manage your time.”
Favorite summer food/beverage
Strawberry lemonade
I aspire to...
“Work for the F.B.I. as a public
relations consultant”
Dream career
F.B.I. public relations agent
Best memory of high school
“Getting second in state for Constiques”
Favorite super hero
Superman
Favorite outfit
“Any of my Peter Pan t-shirts and my wide-legged
pink pants”
What are you looking forward to the most after
graduation?
“Making new friends”
Edward William
Undecided
15
Favorite part of Newspaper?
“I feel like I’m finally a part of Pike.”
Favorite Class/Teacher?
Ms. Lomax
Advice for underclassmen?
“Start college searching and applying for
scholarships now.”
Favorite summer food/beverage?
Frozen yogurt with fruit toppings
I aspire to...
“Be in a student’s textbook about something I
helped to invent, cure, or discover”
Dream career?
chemical researcher
Best memory of high school?
attending the UNCF masked ball and
gala
Favorite super hero?
Storm
Favorite outfit?
My Levi skinny jeans
What are you looking forward to
the most after graduation?
“The stress relief and feeling of
accomplishment.”
Jericho Johnson
Kyla Hutchins
Favorite part of Newspaper?
“I love the family aspect.”
Favorite Class/Teacher?
Mr. Austin
Advice for underclassmen?
“Adhere to deadlines. Seriously.”
Homemade strawberry-Banana
smoothies
I aspire to...
“Be a fashion journalist”
Dream career?
Editor of a fashion magazine
Best memory of high school?
“Winning Senior Class Vice
President”
Favorite super hero?
Robin
Favorite outfit?
Fitted dress with trendy flats
What are you looking forward to
the most after graduation?
Freedom *hands in the air emoji”
Favorite part of Newspaper
“Learning about my writing strengths.”
Favorite Class/Teacher
Encores
Advice for underclassmen
“Don’t get senioritis as a junior because you
need to save it for when you are a senior.”
Pineapple
I aspire to...
“Form my own public relations firm.”
Dream career
Running a political campaign
Best memory of high school
“Just seeing my friends every day.”
Favorite super hero
Batman
Favorite outfit
Fitted sweatpants/combat
boots
What are you looking forward
to the most after graduation?
Personal responsibility
Tristen Greene
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FEATURE
MAY 2014
Did you know THAT a pregnant goldfish is called a twit
www.beagent.com
Summer
Job
Search
TRISTEN GREENE
Reporter
Sitting around, playing videogames
atop a nest of both semi-clean and
dirty clothes is what some will be
reduced to this summer. Others will inevitably run out of money for constant
trips to the mall and the movies. The
simple fact is that if your parents are
stuck with you for such an extended
period of time, they will say something
such as “Get out of my house and do
something with your life!”
Having a job over the summer leads
to cash in your pockets, your parents
off your back, and the beginning of an
excellent savings plan. Summer jobs
can open up plenty of opportunities for
networking as well, with all the chances
to meet new people
The average good job allows the
workload to be 8 hours a day five days
a week that can range from about 300
to 480 dollars a week. The summertime
is an excellent time to simply make
money so you could possibly even save
up to buy a car or pay your current
car payment easily each month. Every
paycheck is an opportunity for guys
to take their girl on a special date. The
clothing choices for a good saver are
unlimited. You can even learn to keep
a budget like you will inevitably have to
maintain after leaving for college.
Some people may be skeptical of
losing a little bit of their free time during the summer, but the time is obviously well spent. You will not have to
rely on your parents for your funds
and they are bound to give you more
freedom in response to the responsibility you have taken on.
Spending an incredible week basking in the sun on Panama City Beach
is only possible with lots of sunscreen
(so you don’t have to deal with a
sunburn for the next few weeks), a
great group of friends, and of course
a source of money to afford it. A
summer job can help contribute to
the enjoyment of each aspect of your
summer break
Not only is it great to have money
in your pocket as well as money you
can put away for the future, but many
chances rise to make acquaintances
with the people you will want to
know when you are an adult. Networking can be virtually unlimited
with a job that requires interractions.
with customers.
For example if you work a filing job in
the area you plan to have a career in
later in life, you can develop a good
reputation with your employers. If
employers see you have worked hard
doing the little job you have now,
then they will be more likely to hire
you for more important jobs later.
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Having a job over the summer is the
best way to make money, save money,
earn respect and freedom from your
parents,and lay groundwork for your
future with potential employers.
I implore everyone reading to get
off their mountains of dirty clothes
and seek employment. Not to waste
the summer away, but use it.
“Get out of
my house
and do
something
with your
life!”
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The Man Behind the Team
DID YOU KNOW the british equivalent
of “that’s what she said” used to be
“said the actress to the bishop.”
Didyouknow.com
SPORTS
MaY 2014
Pacers Coach Frank Vogel shares some information with the student media
W
hen Hoosiers
think of the
Indiana Pacers
they often see
a low profile
team that was
built from the bottom and now they have
transformed into contenders for an NBA
championship.
There are a lot of big names around
the Pacers’ organization including Larry
Bird, the president who is one of the top
10 NBA players of all time or, the guy who
lead Indiana State to the National Championship game. Or maybe Paul George,
a young star who is on the rise and last
year’s Most Improved Player and a previous top 10 scorer in the league.
Despite all of those big names, the
coach seemed to be the complete opposite. Greeting the student media in a long
sleeved Adidas t-shirt and gym shorts,
head Coach Frank Vogel a warm, down
to earth guy spoke with some journalism
students about everything from the team
to his favorite movie during a special
behind the scenes tour of Bankers Life
Fieldhouse.
Vogel,a 5ft 11in blue-eyed man in his
mid-30’s, answered every question with a
smile despite the team’s loss the previous
night to the Atlanta Hawks. The Pacers
current record is 55-26, one of the best
records in Indiana Pacers history. They are
looking to push for a title.
Coach Vogel feels the keys to getting
back on track are making sure starters are
getting enough rest. That is why each of
ers sometimes can feed off them,”Frank
Vogel said.
In the Bankers Life Fieldhouse with all
the seats empty and no national media
around, 6ft-7in shooting guard Evan Turner was getting shots up in a nice humble
tone as he said “Hi, I am Evan” and kept
on shooting. Two days later he put up 23
points, seven rebounds and nine assists
against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Indiana Pacers are now the number one seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Miami Heat is one game behind the
Pacers, but both teams are expected to
meet in the Eastern Conference finals,
and they played their final game against
one another Friday April 11th .
“We feel we can beat any team, and
if the players go do everything they have
been coached to do,” Vogel said.
Coach Vogel’s favorite movie is “Hoosiers” and he has seen it countless times.
he sometimes puts it in film for the players for humor, learning, or just to make
Junior Carrington Smith interviews Pacers Head Coach Frank Vogel. during a special media sessure everyone is listening.
sion at Bankers Life Fieldhouse /photo byAlisa Munoz from Lake Central High School
Seeing that Coach Vogel is now a coach
for the Pacers, he has learned first-hand
Vogel feels this is just a slump and the
what’s it like to be a Hoosier and how
the five starters had two days off and did
number one seed does not mean everyserious Indiana natives take the game of
not play against the league’s worst team,
thing
basketball.
the Milwaukee Bucks.
“We will be fine, I break things down
“Our fans are very passionate and sup“This should allow them to have fresh
for each player in the film room, and that
portive;
they will let you know when they
legs in the playoffs when it counts,” Vogel
is good and bad and that lets them know
don’t
like
something. I love coaching here
said.
what they need to work on, and also what
and
they
are
a big part of it,” Vogel said.
The Pacers return to the top spot will
they need to keep the same for the team
Indiana
Pacers’
fans have just gotten
be contingent on getting rest and gaining
to be successful,” Vogel said.
back
to
seeing
a
winning
team. Before
back their confidence.
Evan Turner is a part of a bench unit
the
2010-2011
seasons
the
Pacers hadn’t
“Confidence is the key as a coach and
that is stronger than last season, but still
been
a
playoff
team
since
the
early
it is my job to keep everyone spirits high,
has yet to play to their full potential.
2000’s.
They
will
not
be
turning
back
and that goes for every single guy on the
“Our bench is a key to our success in
anytime
soon.
roster,” Vogel said.
the playoffs when they play well the start-
Pacers Playoff Tradition in the last 17 years
SeasonW-L%PlayoffsW-LPerformance
Pacers Roster 13-14
1997-199858-24.70710-6Lost East Conf Finals
1999-200056-26.68913-10Lost NBA Finals
2000-200141-41.5001-3Last East Conf 1st Rd
2001-200242-40.5122-3Lost East Conf 1st Rd
2004-200544-38.5376-7Lost East Conf Semis
2006-200735-47.4270-0DNQ
2007-200836-46.4390-0DNQ
2008-200936-46.4390-0DNQ
2009-201032-50.3900-0DNQ
2011-201242-24.6366-5Lost East Conf Semis
2013-201456-26.683?TBA
Rasaual Butler: La Salle
Lance Stephenson: Cincinnati
Paul George: Fresno State
George Hill: IUPUI
David West: Xavier
LaVoy Allen: Temple
C.J. Watson: Tennessee
Chris Copeland: Colorado
Evan Turner: Ohio State
Donald Sloan: Texas A&M
Solomon Hill: Arizona
Andrew Bynum: St. Joseph High School
Ian Mahami: France
Luis Scola: Argentina
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Entertainment
May 2014
Did you know A MAN ONCE SUED HIMSELF FOR VIOLATING HIS OWN CIVIL
RIGHTS.
2013-2014 Pike’s Picks -- Senior Edition
Favorite Class/
Teacher
Advice
for underclassmen
Favorite
Summer
Food
I aspire to...
Gatlinburg,
Tennessee
Sherbet
become a
personal
trainer
Senior prank
of bringing
a duck to
school
Ironman
Stay in
school, don’t
do drugs
Orlando,
Florida
Strawberry
Icecream
make a
difference
Graduating
and getting
my diploma
Thor
Grow up
Los Angeles,
California
Chicken
Wings
to become
a multimillionare
Beating Decatur Central in
football
Spiderman
Anisa FoughtMr. Grismore in Pay attention
Boudaia
in school
Government
Grade 12
Brandon Van
Horn
Grade 12
Mr. Austin in
Government
Brent Lyles
Grade 12
Mr. Grismore in
Government
Gabby
Carpenter
Grade 12
Summer getaway destination / activity
Favorite
Best Memory
of High School Marvel Hero
become everyMaking
thing I never
Show
Choir
thought I could
be
Don’t stress
with AP,
Mr. Hougland
simple
classes
in Choir
are good too
South
Carolina
Lemonade
Summer
Concerts
Watermelon
Succeed
Playing football
with a great
group of guys
Captain
America
Ice Cream
to help those
who can’t
help themselves
Winning
Homecoming Princess
Wonder
Woman
James
Truelove
Grade 12
Mrs. Schibley in
Psychology
It goes by fast,
keep your
grades up
Dejha
Hayes
Grade 12
Mr. McPherson in the
Office
Actually do
homework
Groups for IU
Spiderman
Kyla’s CORNER
It’s
Natural
The hair health movement that has side-swept the nation
KYLA HUTCHINS
Columnist
The terms “curl pattern”, “natural”, “cowash” “twist out”, and “transitioning” all
have a commonality. These are pharases
often in the natural woman’s vocabulary.
There have been health reginments
for your skin. There are diets for the
body. Now there is a health movement
for your hair, and American women have
taken hold to it a baby to its pacifier. It is
called “going natural”.
According to Natural Hair D Community, going natural is “a term for letting
your relaxed hair grow out so you can
enjoy its natural texture. It implies that
you will no longer be using a relaxer on
your hair.”
The natural hair trend is more popular
than ever before as women commit to
healthier, more conscious hair treatment
and styling methods. Some women have
made “the big chop”, shedding most,
if not all, of their chemical trained hair
and starting fresh. Others have taken
the route to heatless methods of hair
styling or alcohol-free, pro-natural hair
care products. Whether they’re newly
natural, transitioning, or have been a
part of #teamnatural for years, millions of
women are committing to the journey to
having a healthy and happy mane.
“I had to go natural,” junior, Dona Eliassaint said. “There was no reason to me to
have a [relaxer], and I didn’t like it.”
Eliassaint did the big chop as well. “I
cut all the [relaxed] hair at home one day.
My mom came home and was so mad.”
Many women reportedly started going
natural because it was finally trendy to
wear their hair naturally.
“I love my curl pattern.” Eliassaint said.
“I think every girl should.”
Getting your hair to fully return to its
natural curl pattern takes a lot of time-often more time than it does to become
fully natural.
“It actually took my hair longer to
revert to its natural curl than it did for me
to finish growing my relaxed hair out.”
Kourtney Robinson said. “It took my hair
like an extra year to get back to its natural pattern. Being natural is hard work.”
A lot of women who wear their hair
natural have reported that the maintenance side of being natural is a lot of
work.
“I have to deep condition it so often.”
Robinson said. “And the upkeep... baby.”
Society has blamed women for being
afraid or insecure about wearing their
natural hair. The natural hair movement
has really changed what women deem
acceptable and beautful in regards to
their hair.
“My mother would kill me if I went
natural.” Ashlyn Cottman said. “She and
my grandma both don’t want me to go
natural.”
Believe it or not, there are some
women that have not experienced having relaxed hair.
“I’ve never had a relaxer, and I don’t
want one,” said Brandon Van Horn. Her
dad would not let her chemically treat
her hair. “I don’t think I missed out on
anything. I can still style my hair. And my
hair is healthy. I was ahead of the trend.”
I have my own experience with this as
well. My mother didn’t exactly give me
a confident yes when I decided to go
natural in Dec. 2011. I remember all the
talks of her advising me against it (then
begging). She feared that I wouldn’t
be able to hold any hair style for a long
time, especially if I wanted to iron out my
hair.
Once I did it, it was a long, uphill battle, but I stuck it out. It is more work than
having a relaxer, but being natural and
joining the movement has helped me be
more educated about my hair. My hair, in
turn, has become healthier as well.
Women across the United States have
gained pride and self confidence in the
hair movement and commitment of going natural.

The Class of 2014 - Pike Township District

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