2007-2008 Issue 7 - Riley County USD 378, KS

Issue 7
March 13, 2008
State Basketball Feature: pages 4 & 5
Talon
Riley County High School
Senior Elice Frey goes up for a lay-up
against ACCHS. photo by Ashley Bailey
Junior Kylie Rothlisberger shows who’s
#1 after the their substate finals win.
See pages 4 & 5 for more. photo by Joel
Eastes
Inside
This Issue
Opinions
Page 2
Prevent Stealing
Decision 2008
Meet the Candidates:
Page by Andy Burton
Find out who they are inside and out
of the political arena.
Senioritis
Activities
Page 3 & 6
Freeze Frames
Spring Break
Feature
Page 4 & 5
State Basketball
Barrack Obama
Hillary Clinton
Obama was born August 4, 1961 in
Honolulu, Hawii. He received a B. A.
from Columbia Univeresity and a J. D.
from Harvard University. He is married
and has two children. Religously Obama
is a Christian. He served as Illinois state
senator from 1997-2005. Obama is currently
a member of the United States senate
representing Illinois.
Clinton was born October 26, 1947 in
Chicago, Illinois. She recieved a B.A. from
Wellesley College and a J.D. from Yale
University Law School. She is married to
former president Bill Clinton and has a
daughter. She is Methodist. Her experience
includes a term spent as first lady under Bill
Clinton. She is currently in her second term
as a United States senator from New York.
Face the Issues:
Issue: Taxes
Issue: Iraq
A)De-authorize war and return troops
B)Continue use of military force in Iraq
C) Opposed to the use of military force in Iraq
Issue: Social Security
Issue: Education
A)Believes that Social Security needs to be fixed
B)Opposes privatizing Social Security
C)Opposes privatizing Social Security supports a payroll
tax reform package
Page 7
Prom Dresses
Entertainment
Page 8
Movie Review
McCain was born on August 29, 1936
in the Panama Canal Zone. He Received a
B.S. at the U.S. Naval Academy and later
attended the National War College. He is
married with seven children; three were
adopted. McCain is Episcopalian. His
experience includes time spent as a U. S.
representative and a U.S. Senator. He is
currently a U.S. Senator from Arizona.
Test your knowledge of each candidate’s stance
on what you think is important.
A)Opposes extending tax cuts
B) Opposes extending tax cuts
C) In favor of extending tax cuts Social Security
Consumer Report
John McCain
A)Reform No Child Left Behind Act, with emphasis on early
education
B)End NCLB Act, promote early education
C)Continue NCLB Act
Answers:
Issue: Iraq
A)Clinton B)McCain C)Obama
Issue: Taxes
A)Clinton B)Obama C)McCain
Issue: Education
A)Clinton B)Obama C)McCain
Issue: Social Security
A)McCain B)Clinton C)Obama
Speak out: Voice your opinion about the upcoming election.
“Obama because he’s had
the most honest campaign.
Everyone else gives me a
slimy feeling.”
-senior Cali Parker
“I’m voting for John
McCain because my
brother did.”
-senior Abbey Haag
Battle of the Bands
“I’m a democrat, but I’m
not for Obama. If Clinton
is a candidate then I will
vote for her. If Obama is a
candidate then I will vote
for John McCain.”
-Asst. Principal Mrs. Pujol
“Obama if I could vote
because he doesn’t play the
politician game, and I read
his biography. He’s a cool
guy.”
-junior Emily Herl
“Obama because he is the
only one that doesn’t scare
me.”
“Obama because he had the
best profile. I like his views
on the economy.”
-senior Austin Sharp
-senior Devin Caster
PG 2 March 13
RCHS
Opinion The Talon
Senioritis
Story by Dusty Dhuyvetter
Editor
A month or two ago the flu and
many other illnesses hit RCHS and
while this was unpleasant, a much
more serious epidemic has come to
my attention. Senioritis has wiped
out nearly 74.7% of the seniors
in this school; and by wiped out
I mean turned them into hardlymotivated zombies that live from
weekend to weekend and break
to break. Now I have the right to
observe this because I somehow
have been spared by this outbreak
and am just as eager to learn as
ever, the fact that I am writing this
in literally the last few minutes
before it needs to be sent out and
printed was just a fluke. But either
way, maybe if I put some of my
observations on paper it will be
easier to understand.
I will begin with how I believe
that this notorious “senioritis”
starts. Towards the first part of the
third quarter, maybe even earlier for
some, many seniors start choosing
where they will go to college and
send out applications. When these
applications get back with an
“accepted” note attached to them it
appears that you are already good to
go and high school begins to seem
less important. That is when the
seed is planted.
After high school seems to be
more important. Many of us will
begin responding to it with a more
carefree, and at times, rebellious
attitude. Do not hold that against
us, try to remember how we were
for the first 75-80% of high school.
to write what others may take a
chance at reading, I’m going to go
ahead and put down some tips for
lessening the effects.
worrying and it is pointless. I mean
call me too laid back but things will
work themselves out...just try to
think of the glass half full.
Uno: Do a spring sport or activity. If
you have something to set goals for
other than school it will give you a
reason to
keep your
focus and
some drive.
(You will
also miss
a lot of
school to go
to sporting
events,
that’s the
main thing).
But anyway, when these things start
to happen the ball has officially
begun to roll. Seniors will be having
more of the “why are we even
here?” thoughts and will be saying
things like “ughhhh I can’t wait for
summer” at least twice a day.
Now obviously as I am a senior
myself (and okay I admit it, one
with a severe case of the disease) I
can’t really tell others how to avoid
it. But because I have the power
Dos: Don’t overwork yourself.
I mean obviously grades are
important but you can keep them
up without being crazy about it.
Give yourself breaks to just kick
back and then hit the books when
necessary.
Cuatro: Mostly just take time to
think about how good we actually
have it, senioritis isn’t even a
problem compared to some things.
When you use that frame of mind
it is hard to even remember what
you had to complain about in the
first place. (Of course we could take
that one step further and not just use
those less fortunate as something to
make us feel better about ourselves,
and do something more helpful. But
that is a completely different matter
and I don’t want to start preaching).
So there are my tips, take them
or leave them, I won’t be offended.
Just thought I would try to explain
to anyone wanting to know why the
seniors might be more tense than
usual. So underclassmen just wait,
I didn’t know if it would happen to
me but it definitely does, senioritis
isn’t a myth. Seniors keep on going
because we’ve got spring break and
only 43 school days until summer,
and parents just try to bear whatever
your seniors throw at you in the
times of this epidemic.
Tres: Worrying is like a rocking
chair, it gives you something to do
but you don’t get anywhere. I know
people that spend too much time
How To Keep Your Things Safe
Story by Erin Cammel
Writer
Within the past month, two teachers’
laptops, an iPod, and close to $300 have
been stolen. It is unknown exactly how
much has been stolen over the year, but it is
way more than should be in a school with
less than 300 people.
This problem needs to stop, but it all
comes down to all of you. You are the ones
that need to lock your things up. If the ones
stealing won’t quit, then you need to take
things into your own hands. Here are a few
ways to insure your things are safe.
First, lock your lockers. Only you
and the P.E. teacher have the combination
to your lock. If you put your purse in your
locker then there is no way that your things
can be taken. Don’t leave your things out
on the bench; your valuables won’t be there
when you get back.
Junior Becca Tittel steals money from someone’s gym bag
during Body Conditioning class. This is an ongoing problem
at Riley County this year. photo by Erin Cammel
Second, Leave valuable things in your
car and keep it locked. If you bring money to
school, take it out before you come in the building. Don’t leave it in the open where everyone
can see it. Put it in the glove compartment or
somewhere safe.
Third, one way to ensure your iPod won’t
be taken is to engrave your name it. The chances
of it being taken are slimmer because the person
stealing won’t want it identified. It is easy and
cheap, and could be the difference between “I
have one” and “I used to have one.”
I hope these tips help everyone. These will
only do good if you follow through with them.
There are so many things you can do.
Taking the right precautions will ensure
that your things will be safe. Together we can
beat this, but it’s going to be up to you. Are you
willing to do what it takes to keep your things
safe?
Editor- Dusty Dhuyvetter; Staff- AJ Knudson, Andy
Burton, Elice Frey, Erin Cammel, Mariah Charland,
Solomon Consuegra
Advisor- Jennifer Hanni
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Riley County High School
12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531
RCHS
March 13
Activities The Talon
PG 3
Falcon Freeze Frames
Page by Mariah Charland
2.
1.
photo by Joel Eastes
photo by Joel Eastes
4.
3.
courtesy photo
5.
photo by Kevin Kenney
1. The student section gets pumped
in the final minutes of the sub-state
championship game.
2. Junior Andrew Garver takes his turn at
babysitting Kailyn Hanni.
3. Sophomore Tara Berry and Senior
Kenny Greeley contemplate their next
move.
4. Senior SceyDee Erickson, sophomore
Miranda Lindstrom, and senior Sarah
VanBebber dance on the first night of the
sub-state tournament.
5. Senior Annie Martin signs her letter of
intent to run at the division one school,
Georgia Tech
6. Sophomores Miranda Lindstrom and
Chrissia Weeks read the short story they
wrote for their first grader.
7. Senior Jacob Berry rests from
cheering and takes a few photos.
photo by Ashley Bailey
7.
6.
courtesy photo
photo by Ashley Bailey
Pages by AJ Knudson & Dusty Dhuyvetter
Last year didn’t turn out the way everyone
had imagined, so with the season motto of
“Unfinished Business” in mind, the 20072008 RCHS Lady Falcon basketball team
set their sights on the prize and never looked
back. Although it took an overtime win in the
substate finals to make it to state, they blew
away the competition in Hutchinson to win
their second title in four years. Finishing the
season a perfect 27-0, they achieved a feat
even the greatest teams sometimes can’t. They
achieved perfection.
Perfection
PG 4 March 13
Feature The Talon
RCHS
photo by Ashley Bailey
Showing poise and passion, the Falcons
proved experience pays off against the firsttime state qualifying Chargers in the second
round, 55-36. The Falcons, including senior
Annie Martin, used their scrappiness and
toughness to defeat this fiesty team.
RCHS vs Cherryvale
State Semifinals
Keeping the momentum swinging
in their favor, the Falcons next
defeated MEL-foe the Silver Lake
Eagles 44-36, completing a threegame season sweep. Alhtough
it was a closer game than in the
first round, the Falcons, inlcuding
junior Kylie Rothlisberger, used
tenacious defense to pull out the
win.
RCHS vs Silver Lake
Substate Semifinals
In a dominating performance, the
Falcons completed their perfect
season by defeating the Cimarron
Bluejays 46-30. Like many
games this season, the Falcon
insde game, including junior
Beth Husted, proved to be a key
factor in the game, as they kept
the talented Bluejay forwards
in check while putting on an
offensive show of their own.
RCHS vs Cimarron
State Finals
photo by Joel Eastes
photo by Ashley Bailey
In one of the most exciting games of the season, the Falcons
earned their way to state by defeating the league rival
Mustangs in overtime, 32-30. Senior Elice Frey was fouled
and sank both freethrows in the final seconds to send the
game into OT. In the extra period, junior Becca Tittel drained
a jumper from just inside the arc with less than 15 seconds
remaining, and the Falcon defense held the Mustangs to
keep their dream season alive and book a trip to the state
tournament in Hutchinson.
March 13
photo by Joel Eastes
Needing a solid win to regaain their
confidence, the Falcons came out and took
care of business in the first round, defeating
the Tigers 51-20. Highlights of the game
included a sizzling performance by senior
Kaite Henry, who made seven three-point
shots for 21 points, and the amazing team
defense who held the Tigers to just four points
in the entire first half.
RCHS vs ACCHS-Effingham
State Quarterfinals
The Falcons began post-season
play with a 71-25 romp of the Lady
Braves. One standout of this lopsided
game was senior Tiffany Bulk, who
dominated inside the paint on both
offense and defense.
RCHS vs Council Grove
Substate Quarterfinals
RCHS vs Rock Creek
Substate Finals
Feature The Talon
photo by Ashley Bailey
photo by Kevin Kenney
RCHS
PG 5
PG 6 March 13
RCHS
Activities The Talon
RC SPRING BREAK!!!
Page by Solomon Consuegra
Senior Kyle Hammel is taking a ski trip to Colorado and is bringing along all his buddies, Tyler
Nelssen, Derek Glenn, Jase Hartenbower, Joel Eastes, Andrew Garver,, Dusty Dhuyvetter, AJ
Knudson, and Nathan Jones.
Junior English teacher Mrs. Steiner and her husband are going on a 3-day spa at Elms
Resort in Excelior Springs.
Junior Kylie Rothlisberger is taking a Mission Trip to Oklahoma City for the
University Christian Church.
Freshman William Seaton is driving down to Kansas City, Missouri to attend the
NCAA Big 12 Tournament.
The new pop/rock sensation “Farewell To False Love” is recording this spring
break for the first time. The band consists of juniors Skyler Schlageck Brandon
Stewart, sophomores Andy and Alan Bell, and senior Kenny Greeley.
Fun Tips For Break
Although many students are taking trips and leaving town for spring break, if
you’re stuck at home, there are still things you can do to have fun.
1.
The first thing you can do is check and see
if any of the town swimming pools are open,
if not, then call up your friends and see who
has a pool of their own because you have to
enjoy the nice weather ahead.
3.
2.
The second thing you could is if there
is a sport you are looking forward to
participating in this spring, then break
is a perfect time to touch up on it.
Another big excitement about spring
is the new style of clothing to prepare
for the summer. So bring your family
and friends and a significant amount
of money and start off your shooping
during spring break.
RCHS
March 13
Activities The Talon
PROM DRESSES
Page by Erin Cammel and Mariah Charland
Popular Styles
* Popular colors are light pinks and blues also neon green,
fuchsia, orange, other pinks, turquiose, royal blue and sea
breeze, a light blue.
* Some multi-colored gowns will have a layer of one color
over the top of another. For example, pink over a chocolate
brown. These are called Creamsicle.
* Tight fitting is still popular but people will always love the
Ball Gown style. Younger people have more of a tendency to
go for the ball gown, where the seniors are doing the more
fun, slimmer, glamorous gowns.
* “Poofy” ball gowns with layers of tulle on the bottom are
popular.
* “Princess” gowns with lots of layers of tulle are also
popular.
* Another trend is the “pull-up” skirt where the skirt is
gathered up all around. (as shown)
* Mermaid-style dresses with plenty of beading are also
popular.
What to
Bring to the
Store:
Shoes: to get the right
length of dress
Camera: to see what
each dress looks like on
you
A Friend: one that will
tell you if something
looks bad
Your Mother: a.k.a.
“The Credit Card”
Jewelry: to see what
works best with your
dress
Skin Routine
It’s important to start early with a skin routine to
make sure your skin is flawless on prom night.
Here are some things to try:
* Exfoliate with a mild scrub. Do this at
least once a week to brush away the dead skin
cells on your face leaving it silky smooth.
* Use a moisturizing lotion that contains
sunscreen. This will make sure you don’t get
any sun damage.
* Drink lots of water! Drink at least eight
glasses a day to clean the body of harmful
toxins.
* For the rest of your skin. Use a salt scrub
a few times a week to get rid of other dead skin
cells around your elbows, knees, and feet. Use
and loofah and scrub, scrub, scrub! Make sure
you remember to put lotion on afterward to
make skin even softer.
* Keep your lips soft by using chapstick
24/7. Also, don’t lick your lips. This gets rid of
the natural oils and dries your lips causing them
to crack.
Where to Buy:
Parrot-fa-Nalia
Wichita, KS
(316) 682-5531
Dillard’s
Manhattan, KS
(785) 776-4224
Topeka, KS
(785) 273-5451
Celebrations of the Heart
Manhattan, KS
(785) 587-1830
David’s Bridal
Topeka, KS
(785) 272-2892
Salina, KS
(785) 826-6669
Evenings Only
Kansas City, MO
(660) 547-3789
PG 7
RCHS
March 13
Entertainment The Talon
PG 8
Page by AJ Knudson & Elice Frey
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What you need to know
$3 entrance fee required for everyone.
Anyone and everyone is invited so grab your
friends and head on out.
Each band plays 30 minutes with 15 minutes
in between shows.
End of concert you are given a ticket for
which you vote for your favorite band.
Make sure you stick around the whole time,
special guests to make an appearance at any
time during the show!
It’s that time of the year when the best of the best strap on their guitars and
meet on center stage. This is the highlight of the year for all the rockers around the
area. Featuring such bands as Lecter Hollow, Color Unknown, Farewell to False
Love, and Mora Marie. There happens to be a little bit of every taste in music from
the hardcore metal to alternative rock. Lecter Hollow has jumped into the metal
scene with screeching guitar and heavy riffs. As for the vocals, they are hard to
understand but the message gets across. Women vocalists have become the new
big thing in 2008 for metal bands. And that’s just what you get with Mora Marie,
who happens to be the most publicized band at this year’s battle. Color Unknown
is a veteran to this competition competing all 3 years this competition has taken
place. They have been known for their funky grooves and mellowed out sounds.
Farewell To False Love is your
homegrown band with every member
currently a student here at Riley
www.myspace.com/lecterhollow
County. As far as genre goes FTFL
has that popular punk rock sound to
www.myspace.com/moramarie
it. Variety is the topic of this years
Battle of the Bands contest having
www.myspace.com/colorunknown
about every type of rock music out
there. What more could you ask for?
www.myspace.com/farewelltofalselove
Check it out yourself!
Books, Books,
and More Books!
Movie Review
March is full of great movies. whether you like comedy, suspense, drama, or romantic this month is
packed with it all! So grab a friend a go to the movies!
“Semi-Pro”
Whether you admit it
or not there is at least
one book out there
that you like. However
trying to find a book
that you enjoy can be
overwhelming. Once
again the Talon took
a poll to find out the
favorite and most read
books are in our school.
The top five books
were: Twilight, Harry
Potter, The Notebook,
A Walk to Remember,
and The Guardian. So
next time you are in
the library and have
no idea what you want
to read try on of these
books and I think you
will be pleasantly
surprised!
Comedy
Semi Pro is set in the 1976, the
maverick ABA is a fast-paced, wild
and crazy basketball league that
rivals the NBA and makes a name for
itself with innovations like the threepoint shot and slam dunk contest.
Jackie Moon is a one-hit wonder.
But Moon’s team, the Flint Michigan
Tropics, is the worst team in the league and in danger of
failing when the ABA announces its plans to merge with
the NBA. If they want to survive, Jackie and the Tropics
must win at least one game.
“Jumper”
sworn to kill them.
Suspense
A genetic man allows a young
man to teleport himself anywhere.
He discovers this gift has existed for
centuries and finds himself in a war
that has been raging for thousands
of years between people called
“Jumpers” and those who have
All reviews from
Yahoo movies!
“Step Up 2”
Comedy
When rebellious street dancer
Andie lands at the elite Maryland
School of the Arts, she finds herself
fighting to fit in while also trying
to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the
school’s hottest dancer Chase to form a crew of classmate
outcasts to compete in Baltimore’s underground dance
battle The Streets, she ultimately finds a way to live her
dream while building a bridge between her two separate
worlds.
“Penelope”
Romance
A modern day romantic tale
about a young girl’s inspiring
journey, a mysterious family secret
and the power of love. With all odds
against her, in order for Penelope
to break the family curse, she must
find true love with “one of her own kind.” The warm and
funny adventure leads her to realize the most important
life lesson, “I like myself the way I am.” Penelope
Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by the
Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love.
“College Road Trip”
Comedy
Melanie is eagerly looking forward to taking her first big step towards
independence when she plans a ‘girls only’ road trip to check out
prospective universities. However, when her imposing police-chief dad
insists on escorting her instead, she soon finds her dream trip turning
into a nightmare full of misfortune and turmoil. Dad wants to assure total security and safety for
his precious daughter, while Melanie has a 17-year-old’s need to become a grown woman and
have her own sense of independence. Now, even as dad and daughter bicker, banter and careen
from one disaster to the next on their journey, they are about to discover that, sometimes, going
that extra mile to be together can forge a family bond so strong it can withstand anything--even
wild curves ahead.