Over 200 years` experience leaving building
Transcription
Over 200 years` experience leaving building
The tyrian Vol. 1 • No. 3 Mifflin County High School Tuesday, May 29, 2012 [email protected] Welch “flying” to France Inside the CTC Pages 9-10 National Essay Winner Page 13 Page 15 Over 200 years’ experience leaving building By TYRIAN STAFF LEWISTOWN— When the final bell rings on June 1, students will rush out the doors and into summer. For seven MCHS teachers and support staff, those same doors will open a few days later into more than a summer break. When attendance clerk Patricia Crosson, aide Brenda Dudick, cafeteria manager Darla Wheeler and teachers Brenda Dillman, Judy Gisewhite, Betty Longfield and Connie McMinn exit the building, a combined 226.5 years of combined experience will go out the door with them. They are retiring. Following are some parting thoughts from them as they prepare to begin their retirement years. Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Retirees (L-R) Darla Wheeler, Pat Crosson, Judy Gisewhite, Brenda Dudick, Brenda Dillman Living in an era of technology Pat Crosson, Secretarial staff Crosson is leaving MCSD after 34 years of service during which she has worked as a library clerk, clerk typist and for the past two years as an atten dance clerk. Her building assignments have See RETIREES/ Page A3 By KIM DUTCHER Tyrian staff writer LEWISTOWN—Growing up in the information age, we are more than a little familiar with technology. Most of us have some type of technology available for us to use every minute of every day: cell phones, iPods, laptops, the internet. When did this excess use of technology begin? The year 1970 proved to be one of inspiration, ingenuity, and invention. That is when rudimentary personal computers were released, along with the first portable music player (the Sony Walkman), followed by arcade games, floppy disks, VCRs, e-mails, voicemail systems, microwaves, and cell phones. The creativity that developed in this decade and the decades that followed brought about an overarching “need” to use and be surrounded by technology at all times. In order to determine how fully immersed MCHS students are in their technology, The Tyrian staff recently conducted a survey of the student body and tallied the responses according to gender. Just how plugged in and dependent are we on our technology? The graphics tell the story. See MCHS SURVEY / Page 5 Tyrian photo illustration by FINNIAN SAYLOR Faith, optimism, tenacity fuel sophomore’s fight By FINNIAN SAYLOR Tyrian staff writer Editor’s note: Two years ago, when Hannah Faulkner was she was involved in an automobile accident. The force of the 14, impact left Hannah with a serious brain injury that destroyed the centers of the brain that control speech and gross motor skills. Since then, the 16-year-old has been engaged in a valiant battle to regain the skills and faculties she lost that day. Through it all, she has maintained both her brilliant smile and a faith in God that strengthens her daily. LEWISTOWN — Using wish likely would have been the one finger intent on striking one Hannah would have made its selected targets, Hannah before blowing out the candles Faulkner types out her answer to on the cake. But Hannah spent a question on her iPad. The mes- her birthday unconscious and on sage on her screen reads: “some life support. space times, space I space wish space I space could space walk The accident space and space talk.” Had she been able to cel Hannah was a passenger in ebrate her 14th birthday, that the back seat of the family car, Tyrian photos by FINNIAN SAYLOR Hannah and her aide Lori Aultz work on painting (above) and walking (at right). when it collided with another vehicle. Although two other family members were also in the car, Hannah was the only one injured. Transported to the trauma center in Altoona, she was See SOPHOMORE/ Page A4 MCHS Prom • A Night in the Spotlight• May 19, 2012 Tyrian photos by FINNIAN SAYLOR People A2-Lewistown, PA Huskies in the military Tuesday, May 29, 2012 By TYRIAN STAFF LEWISTOWN- Even before graduating from high school, a number of students are already serving their country through their involvement in the United States Armed Services. Some will be going active duty; others serving with the Guard or Reserves. Below, they discuss the reasons behind their respective enlistments and their long-term plans, whether as career servicemen or civilians. In what branch of the military have you enlisted? Patton: Army Murphy: Army Weaver: Civil Air Patrol- Air Force Daddario: PA Army National Guard Haines: Army Williams: Army National Guard Van Buren: Army Explain the reason behind your enlistment with the U.S. Armed Forces. Patton: I was told at a young age I’d be a soldier someday. Murphy: I wanted to do more for the people I love and I always looked up to the people that serve (firefighters, police, enlisted soldiers). Weaver: I felt the need to do so. Daddario: Needed money for college & wanted a back-up plan Row 1 (L-R) Patrick VanBuren, Patric Moore Row 2(L-R) Torrin Daddario, Kevin Weaver Haines: Family legacy for every man in my family to serve in a branch of the military, and it has been my dream to serve since I was little. Williams: To better myself and to help pay for college How long is your enlistment, and how did you know at the age you are now that you were ready to enter into a long-term commitment of this nature? Patton: Three years, 17 weeks, then re-enlistment, and I trained for many years beforehand. Murphy: Eight years, reservist for 2 years then Active Duty; determination on and perseverance. Weaver: One year, I stay in the U.S. and do search and rescue for the Air Force; it was time to do something for my country. Daddario: Two-and-a-half years enlisted—now; sophomore in college—three years;ROTCcollege; 10 years officer—after college Haines: Six years for now. I plan on reenlisting after six. Honestly I didn’t really think about it being a long-term commitment in the way someone else might. I see it as my duty and chance to prove myself to everyone. Williams: Six years, one year inactive; if you don’t take your first intention, you won’t go anywhere. Van Buren: 6 years Active Duty Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR How would you say you have changed as a result of this experience? Patton: Yes, I’ve matured a lot and been more motivated in improving myself for the experience. Murphy: Physical and mental standards have increased due to motivation. Weaver: A new look on the people that keep me and my family safe. Daddario: More mature Haines: I never really been serious about anything until now in my life, I like to joke around a lot, but when it comes to my future I have my mind set. Williams: I have to say I know more than what someone knows when they go to basics and I am more physically fit VanBuren: It’s given me motivation I never had before to do better in school and work hard to stay fit. What career field to you plan on pursue with the military? Patton: Infantry Murphy: Combat Engineer Weaver: C/C MSGT or Chief Master Sergeant, Position Fight Commander Daddario: Combat Medic and Medical officer Haines: Utilities Equipment repairer Williams: Infantry VanBuren: Explosive Ordinance Disposal Resource officer a proactive move for district By BROOKE WALTERS Tyrian staff writer Many high schools across the country have a full-time school resource officer on staff. Cpl. Rob Haines is the resource officer in this district. The position is jointly funded by the district and the Mifflin County Regional Police. Although the concept is not a new one, Haines says, “It has recently become an integral part of schools in Pennsylvania.” The resource officer’s role, according to Haines, is helping to provide and maintain an environment that promotes success. To achieve that goal, he teams up as needed with area agencies such as the Abuse Network, Children and Youth, Mifflin County Probation, Tri County Drug and Alcohol, and Clear Concepts. All are community resources available to the district to help students who could benefit from their services. In its decision to employ a full-time resource officer, Haines says, the district is taking a proactive approach to prevent disciplinary situations from developing into something more serious. The resource officer explains he is often involved in everyday discipline because, for Tyrian photo by KELSEY WHALEN Cpl. Rob Haines example, incidents involving bullying and harassment have the potential to escalate into criminal acts. He identifies situations arising from Facebook and texting as among the more challenging situations he has to deal with. “I deal with this 50% of my day—one student talking about another. Drama!” A typical day for Haines is about 10 hours—arriving here before the students, catching up on the paperwork from the previous day, and bouncing back and forth between the junior high, the high school, and the elementary schools. Between the junior high and the high school, the nature of the incidents he deals with differs significantly. He explains that part of the reason for this is the students’ age and level of maturity. “High school students have matured and are making lifelong decisions. Their goals are more future- oriented.” The worst part of his job, he says, is “when I have to arrest a student. I’m here to teach kids to make healthy choices, but sometimes it (arrest) has to happen,” given the nature of the offense. Asked what kind of incident would constitute an immediate arrest, he replies, “Crimes or actions that would put the student body and staff in danger of harm—felonies such as drug delivery, assaults, or terroristic threats.” On the flip side, his favorite part of the job is seeing students MCHS Timeline succeed: “I love seeing someone beat the odds and turn their lives around.” In law enforcement for 25 years, Haines says his lifelong dream was to be a police officer. There was a brief time, however, when he considered being an art teacher, but there were no positions then. Prior to working for the district, he worked in criminal investigations, mostly investigating child abuse. He says he chose to work for the school district because he sees himself as the person needed to help teach students to make good decisions and become successful. Outside of school, his favorite hobbies revolve around his own children, getting them where they need to go and being involved in their events. He also enjoys woodworking and helping people in the community. As one of the people charged with keeping the school environment safe and secure, Haines offers this advice for the student body about success: “The best way to be successful is to think about the consequences of everything you do—outside of school, too. Don’t do drugs! Don’t Drink! Study hard! Get active in school! Get involved!” School A3-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Language week takes the cake Around the World in 80 Cakes This year’s Language Week theme was “Learning a new language makes you smarter.” One of the main events of the week was the cake decorating contest hosted by the Spanish Club. The theme for the contest was “Around the world in 80 cakes.” First place went to the cake at the left, made by Allison Rhodes and Shana Wagner. Other entries, counterclockwise: Cake 1: Selina Roman-White, Alex Smith, Ashley Victoriana; Cake 2 (third place): Michael Kavala, Hannah Strauch; Cake 3: Dylan Crosson, Lauren Kavala, Paige Laughlin, Hannah Maben; Cake 4 (second place): Kelsey Barth, Kiersten Capouillez, Olivia Runk; Cake 5: Taylor Boyer, Joe Knarr; Cake 6: Ayla Hockenberry, Randa Garrett; Cake 7: Cassidi Hetrick, Sara Munson Retirees reflect on careers Continued from page 1 included the following: administration; elementary—East Derry, Buchanan, Union, Strodes Mills, Seventh Ward; middle— Lewistown, Indian Valley; high—Lewistown Area, Chief Logan, Indian Valley and Mifflin County. In the nearly four decades she has spent working in an educational institution, Crosson says she has witnessed such changes in education as “bringing about the middle school concept, increasing all sports programs, and eliminating basic programs such as cooking and sewing for everyday use.” Having worked in so many different schools and having met so many people from throughout the county has given Crosson an appreciation for the caliber of people who live here. Brenda Dillman, teacher For 35 years, Dillman, a learning support teacher, has been assisting students in many different schools. Her first teaching job was at the Lutheran Church on 3rd Street, where she taught the severely mentally challenged. She has also taught at Seventh Ward, Buchanan and Strodes Mills Elementaries; Lewistown Middle School and Lewistown and Indian Valley High Schools. When picturing retirement, she sees a white sand beach, palm trees, clear blue water and a good book! She also envisions enjoying her family, especially her grandchildren. She says, “They keep me young at heart and bring laughter to my life.” There are four items on Dill- man’s bucket list so far: travel to places such as Greece, Italy, Australia, Scotland and Alaska; visit many national parks in the U.S., volunteer for a short time in a third world country and help build a home through Habitat for Humanity. This is just the beginning; she says, “the list is still evolving!” learning new facts and concepts and applying knowledge to their own lives!!!” She is quick to assert, “I am proud to be an educator.” Connie McMinn, teacher Brenda Dudick, aide Dudick has been employed by the district for 27 ½ years, working in the following schools: Lewistown Middle; Buchanan, Seventh Ward and Lewistown elementaries; Indian Valley and Mifflin County highs. Looking back on her career Dudick expresses gratitude for the blessings that have come to her through her work. She describes her vision of retirement as “another adventure”! Her bucket list is “to please the Lord in what he has in store for me. We never know our future.” As a parting comment, she adds, “My past 12 years have been very dear to me. To be able to watch a lovely student blossom into a beautiful young adult and a special part of my life forever. We truly are best of friends.” Judy Gisewhite, teacher When Gisewhite entered MCHS this year, it would be her first of 27 years that she was not working at the Lewistown high school. What she remembers most about her rookie year is the open classroom experience she shared with Valarie DeVecchis. “You could hear other teachers lecturing, watching movies, or giving discipline. It was very distracting,” she said. One of her favorite memories from her career is all the class trips she took with her life skills students to Washington, Baltimore, and Lancaster. Her advice for others contemplating a teaching career is “Don’t. There are no jobs available. In the future they won’t need teachers. Everything will Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR McMinn checks freezer for class recipe. be done on computers.” Looking ahead to retirement, she pictures herself “sitting in a chair, looking out the window and seeing IEP’s, progress reports, reevaluations, transitions, communication books, noreps, invites, letters to parents, papers to correct and permission forms all flying into the sky and never to be seen again.” A few things on her bucket list include traveling Route 66, spending more time with her aging family, volunteering, and camping more. Betty Longfield, teacher A biology teacher for 24 years in the district, Longfield has taught a combined total of 33 years, with the other nine in Washington, D.C., and Silver Spring, Maryland. One of Longfield’s signature projects has been her involvement with the Pennsylvania Envirothon of which she has been an adviser for 20 of the program’s 29-year history. Her years in the district have been spent in the following buildings: Lewistown and Strodes Mills middle schools and the following high schools: Lewistown Area, Chief Logan, Kishacoquillas, Indian Valley and Mifflin County. The best part of all of her teaching days, she describes as “when I see or hear students When McMinn entered the classroom 36 years ago, she says she felt “totally overwhelmed and somewhat unprepared.” Nothing had been left for her to follow, so she had to create a class from scratch. During her career she has taught: Grade 7 sewing and 8th grade cooking, along with “Adult Roles and Functions”, “Child Development”, and “Basic Nutrition” for grades 9 through 12 at Kishacoquillas High School for 10 years; Grades 9 through 12 at Lewistown High School for 25 years, teaching “Culinary Arts I”, “Adult Living”, “ Teen Living”, “Housing” ( only a few years) which later became “Child Development I and II” and “Life 101” with traveling to Lewistown Middle School for 2 years somewhere in the middle. And this year at MCHS teaching Culinary Arts I, Child Development I, Child Development II, and Life 101. McMinn says she hopes to see the return of electives in the future. “I see firsthand that not all students are academically inclined, yet have other skills and talents in which they may excel. Offering electives allows many students the opportunity to feel successful.” Her picture of retirement? “A new me! One that is not stressed, sleep deprived, or grading papers!” Her bucket list is simple: “To never get enough of my family.” Darla Wheeler, cafeteria manager It’s been 43 years since Wheeler began working in the district’s kitchens, and during the four decades she has been on staff, she has worked in a number of buildings, serving children of all ages. Her resume includes meal preparation at the following buildings: elementary—Buchanan, Derry, Highland Park; junior high—Lewistown; high— Kishacoquillas, Indian Valley and Mifflin County. Thinking back to her first days on the job, Wheeler says she remembers most the kids—and then the amount of food she and the rest of the staff were responsible for preparing. As educational philosophies and environments have changed over the years, Wheeler says, it’s become more difficult to develop the closeness that used to be common among students, faculty and staff—something she says she misses. ··· The Tyrian Staff would like to thank all the retirees and wish them well in their retirement. Tyrian photo FINNIAN SAYLOR Longfield at this year’s Pennsylvania Envirothon competition held in Juniata County. Reflections of the First Year School Student store: Huskies’ gear and business experience A4-Lewistown, PA By ASHLEY VICTORIANA Tyrian staff writer Tyrian photo by KATEY CRAMER Timo Escamilla sorts a new shipment of clothing to be sold at the student store. The store offers items such as clothing, food and drinks, and school supplies. The store is open 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thomas Britt Memorial Award LEWISTOWN- Since before Mifflin County High School officially opened last fall, people of all ages have been visiting the school store for their official “Huskies” gear. This student-operated store has been running since August when people crowded in for their “First of the Huskies” apparel in preparation for the official opening of the new school. Hours from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. are designed so that students, teachers, and community members alike may come by for anything from an afternoon snack to new yoga pants. Adviser and business teacher Melody Hassinger says the staff Tuesday, May 29, 2012 has been busy, working after hours to make the store a success. They even offered extended evening hours over football season and the Christmas holidays to accommodate the heavy demand for school-related items. One of the reasons for the store’s popularity is that it offers high-quality, affordable items. If you hate waiting in a long line, try to avoid the store from 3:15 to 3:30 when the majority of junior high and high school students stop by for their after-school slushies or chips. Hassinger envisions the store expanding one day to where customers can enter and scan merchandise at their leisure rather than viewing it from across the counter. A place at the table Rhodes honored as outstanding educator Duane Rhodes received the Thomas Britt Memorial Award, given in memory of former Mifflin County School District educator Thomas Britt. Annually, a committee of teachers and students selects a teacher who exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding educator. Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Student Council members (L-R) Suruchi Sheth and Sydnee Treaster have been selected as student representatives for the Mifflin County School Board. They attend board meetings monthly and have the chance to sit with the elected school board members. Sheth and Treaster report good news from the high school to the board, as well as concerns from students. Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR 2012 NHS Inductees Front Row (L-R) Jonathon Chester, Samantha Peters, Aaron Michaels, Katie LaMarca, Macie Lucas, Zanna Hannon, Taylor Boyer, Michaela Wilson Second Row (L-R) Patrick Parker, Kevin Cahill, Ann Bielski, Latasha Yoder, Jessica Shilling, Selina Roman-White, Allison Rhodes Third Row (L-R) Steven Gingerich, Alex Smith, Finnian Saylor, Shawn Marker, Alana Felton, Caleb Druckemiller Sophomore engaged in spirited battle continued from Page A1 transferred to Hershey Medical Center where she spent the next 10 weeks, two of them in an unconscious and non-responsive state—unable to react to touch or other stimuli. The hospitalization Upon Hannah’s arrival in Hershey, doctors worked to keep her body temperature down in an effort to speed up the healing process. Her injuries included: destruction of the centers of the brain that control speech and gross motor skills, and fractures to the right hip and pelvis. Complicating her recovery was the amount of swelling and bleeding in the brain. To relieve the pressure that was building in her skull, doctors drilled a hole through the bone. Life support kept her functioning in her unconscious state. The medical team prepared the Faulkner family of the possibilities of what to expect when Hannah finally regained consciousness: best-case scenario was that she would be able to walk, talk, retain her basic motor skills and even have her same personality; or, she could be considered “dysfunctional”, meaning she would have no motor control over her body and a completely different personality. The ongoing recovery When Hannah came out of the coma, the nature of her injuries became clearer in the weeks that followed. Having lost gross motor control, she was confined to a wheelchair. The damage to the speech center left her unable to speak. And although she could use her hands, she had lost fine motor skills. It would be a long journey back; Hannah would begin her fight to train the uninjured parts of her brain to take over the work of the parts that had been destroyed. Hannah’s parents, Jeff and Sharon Faulkner, rejoice as their daughter continues to improve— inside, she’s the same Hannah she always was: same bright personality with a touch of moxie, positive attitude, strong faith in God. Academically, she is performing at grade level—able to read, write and execute math problems at the sophomore level. She can hear others and answer their complex questions without hesitation, although she has had to adjust how she communicates. For now her voice is the messages she types on her iPad. Hannah’s assistant at Mifflin County High School, Lori Aultz, comments that people often underestimate Hannah because they see only her physical attributes. They notice a girl who cannot speak and cannot walk and decide prematurely that her mental capacity is similarly affected. Student of the Month Leader of the Pack OCTOBER 10th - Alex Smith 11th - Sarah Bonson 12th - Jeremy Koller OCTOBER 10th - Michea Wolfley 11th - Richie Royer 12th - Patrick VanBuren NOVEMBER 10th - Kevin Cahill 11th - Alyssa Stackpole 12th - Hannah Walters NOVEMBER 10th - Marc Aucker 11th - Jackie Shade 12th - Justin Lewis DECEMBER 10th - Paige Laughlin 11th - Olivia Runk 12th - Ben Fowler DECEMBER 10th - Mickey Holthaus 11th - Jordan Treaster 12th - Michaela Rogers JANUARY 10th - Ann Bielski 11th - Aaron Michaels 12th - Brandi Sherwood JANUARY 10th - Breanna Sunderland 11th - Craig Shingler 12th - Rebecca Casner FEBRUARY 10th - Megan Ingram 11th - Megan Leeper 12th - Suruchi Sheth FEBRUARY 10th - Bobbie Seitz 11th - Derek Yoder 12th - Jennifer Brower MARCH 10th - Anna Taptich 11th - Kelsey Barth 12th - Matt Chester MARCH 10th - Paige Havice 11th - Benjamin Kauffman 12th - Katie Leister APRIL 10th - Sara Munson 11th - Dylan Crosson 12th - Jared Stufft APRIL 10th - Kori Treaster 11th - Roxy Ruble 12th - Kelsey Whalen MAY 10th - Katie LaMarca 11th - Makayla Pearce 12th - Garrick Treaster MAY 10th - Brett Miller 11th - Jack Wagner 12th - Abby Wilson Those who take the time to get to know Hannah, she says, find that she is a bright and witty. She can form complete and perfectly executed sentences, make jokes and laugh, understand commands and engage in conversation. Having retained her knowledge from prior schooling, Hannah is taking both sophomore math and English classes. She has also found a way to continue in a favorite hobby from before the accident—art. Despite not having fine motor control, Hannah has adapted her technique by laying her wrist on her aide’s hand to steady it as she paints. And determined to walk on her own again, she does laps in the halls with the help of a walker and the support of her aide. The Faulkner family has adapted, too, equipping their house for handicap accessibility and adjusting routines to ensure Hannah’s everyday needs are met. Without a doubt, faith has sustained Hannah. An incident that illustrates the strength of her faith and her mettle occurred when Hannah spoke to the driver of the other vehicle. Her message to him: Do not feel remorse or sorrow. I know God has a plan for my life and will use this (accident) as a way to minister to others. Even from a wheelchair, she walks in the light. Opinion 5-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 -MCHS Survey- How tied are we to our gadgets? 31.77% 26.04% 12.24% 19.01% 10.94% Gaming Under half of the male population at MCHS plays video games every day, and about 19% of males do not play video games very often. Half of the females in the school do not play video games very often, and only 7% play video games every day. Smartphones Of the 58.33% of males who own a smartphone, 87.05% use their smartphones to make calls. Of the 58.79% of females who own a smartphone, 96.39% use their smartphones to make calls. 100% of males and females text, while only about 40% of both use their phones for email. More girls than boys use their phones for Facebook or twitter, and they are also more likely to use their phone’s camera than boys are. About 61% of males and females use their phones for news. 6.97% 1.21% 16.06% 49.39% 26.37% The Let Down List They’re the little things. They come at those moments when we’re all gas and giggles about something that’s about to happen, only it doesn’t. Life’s little ironies. The letdowns. Sigh… Worth a thousand words By DYLAN CROSSON Tyrian contributor • Mifflin County does not have a Taco Bell. • An iPhone’s battery life. • When you get stuck behind a school bus on your way to school. • When people post their schedule for the day on Facebook. • The driver that feels the need to drive 35 miles per hour in a 55 zone. • Opening a bag of Hartley’s and finding it is only filled half way with chips. • Flat soda. • When you buy cookie dough ice cream only to find one piece of cookie dough. • Flipping over a pancake and finding it is burnt. • Not being allowed to use a calculator on a math test. • When doughnuts are filled with pudding instead of white cream. • When animals rip open your garbage bags and drag the garbage all over the yard. • Strawberry ice cream with chunks of strawberries. • A box of Cracker Jacks without a prize. • Plastic fruit. • When apple cider tastes too much like apple juice. • Chunky salsa • When you wake up Thursday morning thinking it’s Friday. The Tyrian Established 2011 The Tyrian is a student newspaper published four times a year by The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. The offices of The Tyrian are located at Mifflin County High School, 501 Sixth St. Lewistown, PA 17044. Mark A. Crosson ……………….……..... Publisher Natalie Love ………………………...…...... Adviser Ben Fowler……………………... Managing Editor Selina Roman-White …………..…… News Editor Suruchi Sheth.…....Creative and Technical Editor Office Location Mifflin County High School 501 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044 Office is open 8 a.m.-4p.m. Monday-Friday Phone (717) 242-0240 Fax (717) 447-2600 [email protected] Submitted by ANN BIELSKI Fairy tales in an age of technology. Reflections on the Huskies’ inaugural year It is hard to believe that these are the final weeks of the inaugural year of Mifflin County High School. It has gone incredibly fast and yet has been memorable. First, the most significant feature of this year has been the incredible way the students have come together to become Huskies. Blue and white and red and black became purple, gray and silver. The predictions about all of the problems that were sure to occur with the meshing of the two student bodies did not happen. The student behavior, attitude and school spirit has been amazing. As a principal, I could not have asked for a better student body to work with. They have been dedicated to the school, each other and the staff. They have started new traditions and have either enhanced or tweaked existing ones to make them their own. The teaching staff has also been incredible. They have faced each challenge with class and dignity and worked tirelessly to make our first year a successful one. They have signed up to be class advisers, club Mark advisers and Crosson have signed on to chaperone dances, attend athletic events, coach teams and lend a helping hand to students in need. My administrative, custodial, cafeteria and secretarial staffs have been awesome as well. They have worked long hours to establish procedures, type documents, enter data, clean classrooms, halls, gyms and restrooms and prepare the best school lunches this county has ever seen. They often go unnoticed, but the fruits of their labor are evident. As we conclude this first year, let me take a minute to share my vision for Mifflin County High School. I want this school to be a place where students feel safe and valued; one where they can explore their interests, get the best education possible and have fun along the way. I want Huskies to be known for diligence, fierce competitiveness, honesty, honor and overall class. I want all who walk our halls to have a sense of pride in this school and what it stands for. And as the principal of this school, I want to be the students’ loudest, most ardent cheerleader. Go HUSKIES! Opinion A6-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 MCHS Bullying Survey The results are in The MCHS Student Council ran a survey earlier this year of students’ opinions on bullying at our school. As a result of the survey, the Student Council developed some suggestions to control the bullying issue at our school. The calculated results are on the right: Graphics submitted by Jordan Everetts, Student Council How severe is the bullying problem at MCHS? (852 surveys) Where is bullying most prevelant at MCHS? (852 surveys) Did you know? Facts about bullying • The average bullying episode lasts only 37 seconds. • Overly aggressive and overly permissive parents are equally likely to have children who bully. • An estimated 40%-75% of bullying in schools takes place during breaks, such as during recess, at lunchtime, in the hallways, or in the restrooms. Bullying Excerpt from the MCHS Bullying Policy Shall mean unwelcome verbal, written, electronic, or physical contact directed at a student by another student or students, or by an adult, that has the intent and effect of: 1. Physically harming a student. 2. Damaging, extorting, or taking a student’s personal or academic property. 3. Placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm. 4. Placing a student in reasonable fear of damage to or loss of personal property. 5. Systematically and intentionally excluding a student from activities with peers 6. Spreading false information about a student or attempting to influence others to exclude a student from an activity. 7. Creating an intimidating or hostile environment that substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities. Cyber Bullying Includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another student, teacher or employee of the district by sending or posting inappropriate or derogatory e-mail messages, instant messages, text messages, digital picture or images, or web site postings (including blogs). All forms of cyber bullying are unacceptable and, to the extent that such actions are disruptive of the educational process of the district, offenders shall be subject to appropriate discipline. • According to a 2004 survey of 4th through 8th grade students, 53% of children reported that they used the Internet to say something negative about another child. • Several factors increase the risk of a child being bullied, including parental over-control, illness or disability, passivity, social phobia, agoraphobia, and higher levels and expression of general anxiety. • The number of adolescents who experience cyber bullying varies from 10%-40% or more, depending on the age of the group and how cyber bullying is technically defined. Source: http://facts.randomhistory.com/facts-about-bullying.html WANTED* The egg’s return Authority The school district will not tolerate known acts of bullying occurring on school or during the time students necessarily spend traveling to and from school or school-sponsored activities. Complaints of bullying or cyber bullying shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken when a complaint is verified. Neither reprisals nor retaliations shall occur as a result of the submission of a complaint. The district shall annually inform students that bullying or cyber bullying of students will not be tolerated. Reporting The school district expects students and parents/guardians who become aware of any act of bullying to immediately report that conduct. Students may report acts of bullying to their teachers, building principal, or other school employees supervising school-sponsored activities. Students should be encouraged not to stand by as third parties and tolerate bullying by others. Parents/Guardians may contact the building principal to report acts of bullying. Consequences/Discipline Consequences for students who are found to have bullied others may include counseling, a parental conference, detention, suspension, expulsion, a loss of school privileges and/or exclusion from school-sponsored activities. Depending upon the severity of a particular situation, the building principal may also take appropriate steps to ensure student safety. Such steps may include the implementation of a safety plan; separating and supervising the students involved; providing employee support for students as needed; reporting incidents to law enforcement, if appropriate; and developing a supervision plan with parents/guardians. Reprisal Any student who retaliates against another student for reporting bullying or extortion or for assisting or testifying in the investigation or hearing may be subject to disciplinary action. *As per number 2 of the district’s bullying policy. Editorial cartoon by Clayton Peachey Competitions 7-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 PMEA States TSA States All-State Choir This year’s TSA comprised one of the largest delegations in Mifflin County history with more than 25 members competing at the regional level in over 50 events. Of those 25, 12 advanced to State Leadership Competition, competing in over 25 events. Five TSA members are advancing to national competition in Nashville this summer. Members pictured above are (L-R) Meghan Ingraham, Michaela DeBenedetto, Caleb Druckemiller, Paige Laughlin, Kevin Cahill, Jonathon Chester. Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR (L-R) Zanna Hannon, Dylan Crosson, Katie Specht, and Jared Stufft qualified for the PMEA All-State Choir Conference . Crosson tied for first at the conference. National Financial Capability Challenge The following students scored in the top 20 percent of students nationwide in the National Financial Capability Challenge, an awards program designed to increase the financial knowledge and capability of high school youth across the U.S. The program stresses that students must strengthen their financial knowledge and skills because it is critical to their future success and to the financial stability of our country. “We are all able to better navigate our financial futures when we know more about earning and spending, saving and investing, using credit wisely, avoiding fraud, preparing for emergencies, saving for higher education, and more,” the NFCC’s literature states. David Eberley* Seth Barger Sarah Bonson Nathanial Foster Michael Kavala Zachary Moon Spencer Mumper Morgan Peachey All-State Band Allison Rhodes Nicholas Rhorer Selina Roman-White Hannah Strauch Garrick Treaster Steven White Devon Wilson * Perfect Score Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR (L-R) Patrick Harper, Jared Stufft, and Sara Munson qualified for the PMEA All-State Band Conference Robotics: FRC team takes robot “athlete” to Pittsburgh By SELINA ROMAN-WHITE Tyrian staff writer Editor’s Note: First Robotics Competition (FRC) is part of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) program. He shoots! He scores! And the crowd goes wild! Many have experienced this thrilling scene at a basketball game. There’s nothing more exciting than watching the winning shot go into the basket. But what if the players were robots? This was the scenario created in Rebound Rumble, the FIRST FRC competition for 2012. Three-on-three, no two robots looked the same. Some could shoot with great accuracy, some that could cross a four-inch barrier and balance on a balance board, and still others could play defense. This was Mifflin County Robotics Club’s rookie year. They had six weeks to design, build, and program a robot for the Rumble. It seemed a daunting task at first. Where to start? What to do? But through perseverance and dedication, team 4289, the Aut-O-Bots, was able to produce a robot that could pick up balls, shoot them, and even balance. Led by Coach Peggy Fisher, MCHS computer teacher, and mentors Mark Feydo and Greg Faulconbridge of General Electric, Ryan Manning of Phillips, and mechanical engineer John Berry. The three-day competition, held at the Petersen Center in Pittsburgh, welcomed 45 teams from surrounding states such as Ohio and West Virginia, and one team that traveled all the way from Canada. The first day was a flurry of practice rounds and changes, everyone eager to ensure their robot was working properly. Qualifying matches began the second day. The Aut-O-Bots started out the day strong, winning their first match, but they went on to lose their next four to some steep Front Row (L-R): Selina Roman-White, Alex Smith, Alexis Shoop, Michaela Wilson, Ryan Yoder. Second Row (L-R) Mentor Ryan Manning, Kyle Bargo, Cullen Kanagy, Caleb Diven, Brianna Rhodes, Dylan Kepner. Third Row (L-R) Mahesh Pai, Daniel Knepp, Josh Nale, Mentor Greg Falconbridge. Back Row (L-R) Cassidi Hetrick, Coach Peggy Fisher. Below is the groups’ basketball playing robot, Dyson. competition. Fifty-five out of 75 qualifying matches were played that day, but it wasn’t all just competition. The atmosphere throughout the day featured blaring music, cheering, and dancing in the bleachers. Even when teams weren’t on the field driving the robot, there was no rest. FRC teams take spirit very seriously at competitions as the Star Wars costumes, wigs and hats, glow sticks, and team buttons bear witness. There’s even an award for the team having the most spirit. The last 20 qualifying matches were held on day three, and the Aut-O-Bots made a comeback, winning two out of their three matches. Finishing in 38th place, team 4289 was not chosen to form an alliance for the semi-finals, but they were not discouraged. Submitted photo They had built a working robot that did everything they wanted it to do in their first year, a satisfying achievement in and of itself. Enviro team demonstrates knowledge of natural world Members of the Chipmunks, one of the MCHS Envirothon Teams, are shown as they confer at a recent Pennsylvania Envirothon competition. This natural resource environmental education program combines classroom learning and outdoor activities. Students’ exposure to nature and seeing how humans impact the natural world provide invaluable lessons for their understanding of ecosystems and our environment, the group’s website states. (L-R) Blake Marks, Kyle Kenepp, John Wilkinson, Autumn Jones, Jacob Fultz Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Community A8-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Join•Discover•MCHS Key Club•Serve•Lead Serve Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Courtney Anastasi-Foss and Olivia Rowles at the Special Olympics. Submitted photo Meghan Ingram and Katie LaMarca set up for the teacher breakfast. Other Key Club Events: Volunteer Servers at Dinner Events • Lewistown Christmas Parade • Lewistown Pancake Festival • Meet the Candidates Night • Giving Tree • Santa’s Bookbag • Students of the Month and Leaders of the Pack Bulletin Boards • Volunteers at YMCA Swim Meets•Lewistown Elementary Bake Sale•Financial Aid Night•Halloween Parade•Support to Troops•Painted at the Lumina Center•5k Run•Baccalaureate and Commencement Submitted photo Kiersten Capouillez, Samantha Peters, and Alli Stuck prepare cookies and icing for the Kid Connection in Lewistown. “ I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions. “ Submitted photo Hannah Kerstetter, Ashley Williams, Courtney Anastasi-Foss, Emily Landis, Alli Stuck, Tristan Kelly, and Sarah Bonson make pancakes at the teacher breakfast. Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Key Clubbers and their Special Olympics buddies We are ONE - Rally for Education MCSD staff in their Rally for Education shirts. Tyrian photos by FINNIAN SAYLOR Above: Mifflin County School District Superintendent Mr. James Estep speaks at the rally for education. Recently, faculty, staff and students rallied outside the administration building to highlight the accomplishments of district students and programs. The rally was organized to raise awareness of the kinds of programs that could be affected by proposed cuts in the state education budget. Life skills teacher Gina Moore and a student speak up to give others a voice. Homecoming court takes up literacy cause On Wednesday, December 21, and Thursday, April 5, members of the MCHS Homecoming Court and MCHS Student Council traveled to Mifflin County elementary schools to promote literacy to children. They talked about the importance of reading and shared a book with the each class. They had a great time, and they hope to continue this project every year. More photos at: https://www2.mcsdk12.org/StudentCouncil Submitted photo by SURUCHI SHETH CTC 9-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 A day in the life... Agricultural Technology Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Ag technology students (L-R) Austin Moyer, James White, and Zach Goss fix a tractor owned by one of the student’s employer. Kelly and Lacey Morder wheel fresh bedding in while cleaning stalls. Baker planning career in underwater welding By ABIGAIL WILSON Tyrian staff writer Metal working LEWISTOWN- Senior Brian Baker travels to his welding chair as he lowers his helmet down and begins to do some metal working. He is focused and intense. Asked what he wants to pursue as a career, his response is quick and a little surprising. He wants to be an underwater welder. After graduating and obtaining his welding certifications, he will travel to Florida to begin training in underwater welding. In addition to a welding certification, he will need to obtain diving certifications. Underwater welders perform many tasks, including welding pipelines and repairing ships and platforms. “Welding is something I love doing, and the atmosphere here at CTC is so laid back, but we learn so much,” Baker says. The money made in this field is a factor. Starting salary is about $55,000 yearly; with two years’ experience, $100,000. Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Cosmetology Electrical Cosmetology Above: Shatima Harvey practices styling Courtney Sullivan’s hair at the cosmetology department. Top Right: Katelyn Logan practices coloring hair using foils for highlighting in Trisha Bratton’s hair at the CTC. Bottom Right: Colton Wagner (left) works to attach the rear axle onto the swing arm of his 4-wheeler. Collision repair Tyrian photos by FINNIAN SAYLOR Child care Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Child care student Carli Boreman plays with an infant. Health occupations students (L-R) Caddy Eby and Chelsea Bilger placed 3rd at the State Community Emergency Response team (SCERT) competition in Lancaster, PA, staged March 5-7. The scenario was working with people and dummies “injured” by a bad storm. There was also a written test. Michael Bell placed first in the pharmacology category. They will compete in the national competition in Orlando, June 20-24. Nationals Nursing students to compete in Orlando Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Tyler Snyder (above) mounts a projector that will shine on a new SMARTBoard . CTC 10-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Agricultural Technology Ag Tech students, (L-R) Andrew Stringfellow, Terry Plank, Austin Moyer, prepare the field outside the CTC for spring planting. See related story on Terry Plank below Applied learning Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Student uses Ag skills in restoring antique John Deere tractor By MORGAN PEACHEY Tyrian staff writer Senior Terry Plank chauffeured his friend and his friend’s date to the prom this year—with his 1947 Model A John Deere tractor. It cost him about $2,100 and about a year of his time to get the machine in shape for the trip—the prom wasn’t his original purpose for buying the machine, though. He bought it to take to shows. Terry brought the tractor home on July 3, 2011. He started working on it that same night, changing the steering rods because the one on the tractor was bent. He also had to remove the cylinder head because the head on it was broken due to water having frozen inside. About a month later, Terry had all the parts he needed to get the tractor running: a new head, carburetor, gasket set, and spark plugs. By the middle of August, the Deere was running again. The next step in getting the tractor ready to show was the aesthetic portion of fixing up this machine. He took the tractor to the Ag shop at CTC where the process of restoration officially began. He removed all the sheet metal—the hood, the grill pieces, dash, and various other parts. He sanded off the old paint and sent the pieces sent over to Collision Repair to be straightened out and painted. While the tractor was torn down, he split it in half to repair an oil leak; a gasket between the block and the crankcase had to be replaced (For anyone mechanically inclined, the engine is horizontally mounted, which means the pistons go forward and backwards instead of up and down.) When he had it back together, he prepared for painting and sent it off to the Collision Repair shop for painting. Three days later it was done, except for the wheels. He spray painted them John Deere Yellow; the paint alone cost Plank about $400. The next step was putting the head, grill, dash, fuel tank and seat back onto the tractor. Once he had it up and running again, he used it to do some of the field work at CTC. Once the field was prepared, Terry took the tractor home to for retirement. It will now be his show tractor. Unfortunately, when Terry got the tractor home, it stopped working again. Terry chose to let it sit for a while, but then he had to scramble during the week of prom so he could get his friend to the prom. On Thursday, two days before prom, Terry dropped off the machine at the mechanic’s. who had it up and running great the next day. The drive to the prom, he says, went off without a hitch. Electrical Above: Two students work in the electrical shop. Health Professions Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Tyrian photo by KATEY CRAMER Health Professions Tyrian photo by Hannah Spotts Above: Katie Smith (center) waits patiently while Jess Wagner (left) and Alysen Frymyer (right) practice taking blood pressure and listening to the beating of the heart. Below: Kari Bowersox (right), Latoya Hook (center) and Stephanie Helsel (left) place cookies, fresh from the oven, onto racks to cool. Culinary Residential Construction Hunter Snook (above) constructs a small building at CTC. Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Tyrian photo by KATEY CRAMER (L-R) Katie Pecht, Rebecca Hesser, and Kayla Mountz spend time studying for their upcoming state exams. INSIDE: Sports B2 Arts&Leisure B4 Achievement B5 Section sENIORS Tuesday May 29, 2012 The Tyrian Lewistown, PA B Graduating First Class Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR President Secretary Historian Treasurer Senior Class O F Nihar Megan Suthar Heckman F I C Suruchi Dakota E Macknair Sheth R S Senior Awards Assembly The following seniors received awards and scholarships at our first annual senior awards assembly on May 16, 2012. Rotary Club Service Above Self Matt Chester Joshua Shepherd Zach Moon Good Citizenship Suruchi Sheth Ben Fowler M.C. Roundtable of Christians and Jews Brotherhood Ben Fowler C. Ray Price Scholarship Michael Kavala Zach Moon DuBois Business College Business Achievement Miklala Britt Republican Women of Action Scholarship Michael Kavala Randall Zook Scholarship Ben Fowler David Yale Mifflin County Soccer Club Scholarship Ashley Shawver AMCE Scholarship Dakota Macnair Nathan Peachey Delta Kappa Gamma Grant-In-Aid Dakota Macknair John And Joanna Kornmann Memorial Scholarship Patric Harper Mifflin County Association of School Retirees Education Scholarship Dakota Macknair Mifflin County Association of School Retirees Scholarship Matt Chester Helen S. Price Scholarship Maura Simonetti Rebecca Casner Moose Academic Scholarship Kim Dutcher Garrick Treaster Kiwanis Club Scholarship Zach Moon Daniel Helen I. Fultz Scholarship Whitney Corbin Class oF 2012 Honor Graduates Fowler, Benjamin L. Yale, David B. Muir, Benet P. Sheth, Suruchi K. Koller, Jeremy M. Walters, Hannah S. Sutton, Daniel R. Wasson, Samantha L. Lake, Jennifer C. Suthar, Nihar A. Sherwood, Brandi S. Bickel, Courtney J. Crosson, Ashley R. Harper, Patrick W. Chester, Matthew F. Saxton, Madison A. Potorti, Matthew A. Mulkey, Rachael S. Messerman, Kailie T. Simonetti, Maura K. Bennett, Whitney J. Cline, Danielle F. Yoder, Alissa M. Gingerich, Steven R. Wilson, Theodore J. Moon, Zachary W. Boreman, Allison J. Britt, Mikala J. Michael, Brandon A. Kavala, Michael J. Martin, Neil D. Haubrick, Brooke L. Herto, Page A. Shawver, Ashley L. Long, Dalton L. Strauch, Hannah E. Pomeroy, Adaire L. Treaster, Garrick W. Frampton, Joshua S. Andrie, Thomas M. Martin, Nathan S. Marsh, Jessica M. Tomasello, Emily R. Lewis, Justin S. Peachey, Clayton C. At the head of the class Benjamin Fowler Valedictorian David Yale Salutatorian Benet Muir First Honor Graduate Suruchi Sheth Second Honor Graduate Jeremy Koller Third Honor Graduate Sports B2-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Mifflin County Baseball Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR From the mound, Kirby Moist faces down a batter in action earlier this season. Strong season comes to abrupt end at districts By LEVI NORTH Tyrian staff writer The much anticipated Mifflin County Baseball season got off to a very hot start as expected. The Huskies won their first nine games with relative ease. In those nine games MC scored a combined 76 runs while only giving up 26. The hot streak did suffer one minor hiccup as the Huskies fell to Penns Valley Area 10-7. It was an unexpected outcome as the starters created a 6-0 lead for Mifflin County, but then most of the ‘first team’ was pulled out of the game. This gave an open door to the Rams, who made the most of it. The Huskies put the loss behind them and started a new win streak, winning their next 7 in a row, and their only loss came from a makeup game against Williamsport. Mifflin County finished the regular season with a 5-1 win over Williamsport. MC earned the top seed in the District 6 playoffs thanks to a 15-2 record. MC suffered an 8-3 loss to Central Mountain in their first District 6 playoff game, which ended their inaugural season. The Huskies had many highlights over the course of the season. Collectively there were four In the defensive category, the Huskies were very solid. The team only committed 14 errors, with a total fielding percentage of .966. Seth Wagner pitched 27 innings which was the most on the team. Tanner Kibe had the lowest opposing team batting average at .160. Seth had an ERA of 1.07 which led the team, although Evan Pupo had a 0.00 ERA but only pitched 7 innings. Off to states Softball earns a top seed 5 individuals, 2 relay teams quality in track, field By BRET PALLOTTO Tyrian staff writer The inaugural season for the lady huskies has been a successful one as the softball team ended the regular season with a record of 13 – 5. Their record qualified them to earn the top seed in the upcoming district tournament. The team was able to achieve this record in part because of their senior’s experience. Coach Jack McCurdy has four seniors on this year’s team with a combined 13 years of experience. We asked Mifflin County’s coach if there has been one player that has stood out and was key to the team’s success and he responded by telling us, “Although all of our players are talented, Brandi Sherwood is the first player that comes to mind.” McCurdy later went on to say that he believes all four seniors have the ability to walk-on at the schools that each of them is attending. Our lady huskies win as a team and lose as a team. In their defeats this season, they have learned from their mistakes and responded well the following game. In their victories, which outnumber the defeats, they have played selflessly and put the team before themselves. Coach McCurdy said that his favorite part about coaching this year’s team in the fact that the girls are a joy to be around and they all work towards a common goal. Winning the District 9 championship. On May 2, 2012 the girls travelled to Bald Eagle Area to play a team they lost to earlier in the season. Mikala Britt was not ready to lose to that same team twice. Britt pitched a complete game, allowing only three hits home runs hit; Ted Wilson led the team with two, and Tanner Kibe and Josh Rosefsky each added one. Chris Wilson had the most hits with 19, and Levi North had 17. Chris Wilson also led the team in batting average at .395. Wilson had 13 RBIs which was good enough for the team lead in that category as well. Levi North led the team in runs scored with 20 as well as stolen bases with 25 of the team’s 36. By TYRIAN STAFF Shelby Lyter winds up for the pitch. in seven innings of work. Britt was also perfect at the plate, going 2 for 2 with an RBI. Coach McCurdy had this to say about her performance, “She had all four of her pitches working well today. She threw them at different speeds and different locations and when you can do that, you are going to be able to handcuff your opponent. She just did a fantastic job today.” (Credit: Bill Albright, Lewistown Sentinel) The entire team was able to perform well too, the final score was 9 – 0. Several ladies had hits that blew the game wide open. This win was truly a team effort Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR because everyone did their part and got hits when they needed them. McCurdy also had this to say about his team after the victory, “This might be the best game we played all season. We played well in all aspects of the game. We played great defense, the girls were seeing the ball well and hitting it hard and (Mikala Britt) gave us a strong game pitching. We were just clicking on all cylinders today.” (Credit: Bill Albright, Lewistown Sentinel) Note: This story was printed on May, 23 before the playoff game against State College. In the regular season, both the boys’ and the girls’ teams finished 6-1. Of the Husky team, four individuals and two relay squads moved on to states. The following qualified in individual events: Jake Shepherd in the long and high jumps; Zach Moon in the 800-meter; Jon Colwell in the mile; Cole Welham, javelin; and Harry Lowber, the long jump. Shepherd’s 22-4 in the long jump was 6 inches beyond the state qualifying standard. Lowber ‘s qualifying jump put him in second. Lowber, however, is sidelined with a knee injury and will not be able to compete in the state meet. With a 6-5 leap in the high jump, Shepherd finished with silver, and because his jump tied the qualifying mark, he moves on to states in that event as well. Colwell had a remarkable run, finishing .03 seconds behind Will Cather of State College. Despite the second-place finish, Colwell’s time was under the qualifying limit, earning him a state berth. In team events, comprising the girls’ 4x800 squad are Marissa Long, Jenn Lake, Whitney Strohecker and Sam Peters. The girls, who logged record times all season, took silver in the District & Class AAA championships, and qualified for states by beating the state qualifying time by .9 seconds. The qualifying boys’ 4x100 Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Jon Colwell grinds through the mile in the meet against State College. team of Tim Beck, David Yale, Ian McGinnis and Mike Kline advanced with a time of 43:40, a time exactly equal to the state qualifying time. Note: At press time, the athletes had not yet competed in the state track and field meet at Shippensburg. Sports B3-Lewistown, PA Casting off Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Owen Welch fly fishing in Kish Creek in Derry Park Fly fishing: Welch to represent USA in Europe By OWEN WELCH Tyrian contributor of U.S. Youth Fly Fishing that the team medaled. Editor’s Note: An avid fly fisherman, 18-year-old senior Owen Welch will be traveling to France this summer with the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing Team to compete for the world fly fishing title. This is the third year Welch has qualified to represent the United States at the international event. The first competition was held in Slovakia, the second in Italy. In the Italian tournament, with Welch serving as captain, the U.S. team won the team gold and the individual silver; this was the first time in the 13-year history I have always loved the outdoors and being near the water. I found my passion for fishing early, at the age of four. I got my start in fly tying and fishing through the Centre Region Parks and Recreation summer fly fishing program. Since then, I have worked on developing my skills by practicing on many lakes and streams around the U.S. A member of the Penns Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited, I gained additional knowledge of the sport through its many active members. I also volunteer as a guide for many outreach programs offered through Trout Unlimited, along with the summer fly fishing camps held through Centre Region Parks and Recreation and the fly fishing program in the Penn State Arnell Project. The youth world fly fishing championships is an Olympicstyle competition where teams from different countries compete against each other to win a bronze, silver, or gold medal both as individual anglers and as teams. The past few years, the teams have been from the U.S. Italy, Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Slo- vakia, South Africa, Spain, and France. This is my fourth year on the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing Team and my third year as a traveling member. In my first year traveling, the U.S. sent two teams to the championships, which were held in Slovakia. I competed as team captain of USA Team 2. Last year, I was one of the six team members who traveled to Italy to compete; the team won the gold medal and had a second-place individual finisher. The competition was held on the Tiber River in Tuscany near the town of Sansepolcro. This was the first time the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing team medaled in 13 years of competing on the world stage. This summer I will travel with the team again to compete in the youth world fly fishing championships being held in France. Eventually, I want to start competing for a spot on the USA Adult Team and travel with them as well. In my free time, I want to focus on guiding and doing more to help get younger people involved with fly fishing. Tennis players compete at districts By MICHEA WOLFLEY Tyrian staff writer This year, Huskies’ tennis competed hard and achieved a winning record. They finished the year with an overall record 5 wins and 4 losses. The doubles teams of Jeremy Koller and Conner Saltzer and Matt DeBennedetto and Eric Brought went to districts. Koller and Saltzer also competed in district singles. “There were a lot of younger players, both on the boys’ and girls’ side,” says Coach Glen Kyle of his squad. As was the case in other sports this year, the tennis team was not part of a league; therefore, every game was an out-ofleague game. Next year MCHS is part the Mid-Penn Conference of which includes teams such as Central Dauphin, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Cumberland Valley, Central Dauphin East, State College, and Chambersburg. Along with other changes for the next school year, there will be a new team introduced to Mifflin County. In the fall, there will be an all-girls tennis team. This will give the girls more of an opportunity to make a top spot. That, however, also means that girls will no longer be permitted on the boys’ team. Boys’ tennis will continue to be a spring sport. “Everybody played well it’s been great weather.” “It was a good chance for us to get the kids working out together for today,” Coach Anthony Simonetti said. “I thought everything went well. Things worked out pretty well with bringing the schools together,” Coach Kyle said. Jeremy Koller returns a shot from an Altoona opponent. Koller competed at districts in singles as well as doubles with teammate Conner Saltzer. Sentinel photo Husky Club scholarship winners The Mifflin County Husky Club selected 12 senior athlete applicants to receive scholarships. Jenn Lake won the $1,000 scholarship, and the other 11 athletes received $500 each. Row 1 (L-R) Ashley Shawver, Jenn Lake, Brandi Sherwood, Whitney Corbin, Mikala Britt Row 2 (L-R) Madilyn Walters, Emily Tomasello, Dakota Macknair Row 3(L-R) Jeremy Koller, Owen Welch, Ben Fowler, Brandon Moist Photo by Roger Herto aRTS/lEISURE B4-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 The Reel World Modern marvels Comic book heroes band together and deliver real action By KIM DUTCHER Tyrian staff writer After years and years of forcing us avid comic book fans to wait, Marvel has finally released The Avengers (PG-13). We had been anticipating its release since the other widely popular movies in the series made their successful debuts: Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk in 2008, followed by Iron Man 2 in 2010 and Captain America and Thor in 2011. Comic fans everywhere counted down the days until May 4, when director Joss Whedon and cast would step onto the Red Carpet for the worldwide premiere. The movie features everyone’s favorite group of superheroes, all packed into two and one-half hours. Tony Stark, better known as Iron Man and played by Robert Downey Jr., is his usual billionaire philanthropist self. His propensity for modern technology and his arrogant disposition clash brilliantly with Steve Rodgers, (aka Captain America), played by Chris Evans. The Captain is, of course, old fashioned and doesn’t understand why Stark is so fast paced and ready for a fight. At one point, Captain America breaks up a fight between Iron Man and Thor (Chris Hemsworth), who are acting like children fighting over a toy. The fighting almost destroys half a forest, but the motivations are the same. The cast also features Mark Ruffalo as The Incredible Hulk or, as Bruce Banner calls him in the movie, “The Other Guy”. Tony Stark finds himself constantly testing Banner’s temper, which could end badly for obvious reasons. The other two Avengers are the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). These two characters, while pivotal for the movie’s development, seem to be two ordinary people Kim with highly Dutcher developed skill sets, not superpowers. Together, the Avengers create a world of dissonance—half the excitement involves fights among By KIM DUTCHER Tyrian staff writer The God of Thunder has brewed up quite a storm. Thor, a sci-fi movie directed by Kenneth Branagh (rated PG-13), incorporates impressive special effects, astounding performances, and dazzling 3-D technology. Released in May 2011, it is the fourth film released in preparation for the 2012 Avengers movie (which smashed box- office records in its recent opening). The first three were The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America. Thor begins with the God of Thunder destroying a fragile A fist pump for the Shore With over four million viewers per episode, Jersey Shore is, without a doubt, one of the most popular television shows out there. This show is about going out and having a good time with the “family” you love. When one of Andrea the cast memFoulk bers gets in a fight, there are always seven other people right there to back him up. There’s drama, romance, friendship, family. Did I mention drama? You can definitely tell that this is a reality show. The popularity of the show is reflected in the fact that the cast has brought a new language to America. The words they use, such as “fist pumping,” “guido,” “guidette,” “grenade,” “GTL,” “come at me bro,” “cool story bro,” “you mad bro?”, and many more, have crept into everyday teen conversation. The gang started off in New Jersey, went to Miami, and then traveled to Italy. They are now back in Jersey, still working at the Shore Store, a local T-shirt shop on the boardwalk. Vinny Guadagnino is the cutest, quietest guy on the show. He’s very respectful, and he has those family values that everyone loves. The downside to Vinny G? He’s probably the most judgmental person on the show—but he’s my favorite. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is loud, ditzy and open-minded. A fierce, 4’9”- firecracker, Snooki is really little, but her heart (and hair) are really big. Because she’s so ditzy and clumsy, she’s the most accident-prone person on the show. The cast refer to ing fighting skills; Hawkeye, his bow and arrows (He’s a great shot; believe me); and, let’s face it, the Hulk doesn’t really need anything, except maybe an extra pair of pants. Each hero is arguably the “best” character, and since all are so dynamic, I could argue for any one of them. All are such well-developed personas that there’s no doubt as to the fantastic camaraderie that appears both onscreen and off. And on top of all that, the dialogue is hilarious. And I haven’t even gotten to the special effects yet. The CGI that appears from the very first scene is remarkable. The $220 million-budget offers nothing but the best in special effects. Careful thought and planning went into each scene—the great acting, CGI, and some pretty cool camera angles came together into one powerhouse movie. Throw in 3D, and you get the feeling that Loki is staring you down instead of the Black Widow, and the Hulk is that green anger towards you. The movie ends with an epic fight that destroys half of New York City, and the Avengers finally learn to work together to defeat their enemies. If the time should come that somebody really does have to save the world, those who have seen the movies will want it to be the Avengers. After watching it twice, I have to say: simply Marvelous. Thor calls down the thunder at the box office Television: By ANDREA FOULK Tyrian staff writer themselves before teaming up to save the world. The movie opens with the Tesseract (which we first saw in Captain America and then again in Thor), opening an intergalactic portal which allows villain Loki (brother of Thor) to land on the earth and wreak havoc. One by one, the Avengers assemble and together defeat Loki’s alien army. Each Avenger brings something different to the table—Iron Man, his modern, technological Iron Suit; Captain America, his good nature and old-fashioned customs (not to mention his shield); Thor, his Hammer and a desire to stop his brother from destroying the planet he loves; Black Widow, bravery and amaz- her as a “meatball.” Deena Cortese is Snooki’s other “meatball” girl. She came onto the show late when everyone got sick of previous cast member Angelina Pivarnick and kicked her off the show. Snooki said she knew someone who would be great for the show—enter Deena! Snooki and Deena are basically the same person. No exaggeration (That might also explain why Snooki thought she’d be perfect!) Jennifer “JWoww” Farley is the show’s tough girl. She can get pretty wild and crazy, and she can fight like there’s no tomorrow, but she also has a big heart. Her best friend is Snooki, and when Snooki cries, JWoww cries. Inside, she’s a softy. Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino is more like “The Snitchuation”—he gets that a lot. He’s the troublemaker. If someone is talking about someone else in the house, he’s the first one to go snitch about it. What would the show be without the Snitch man? Boring! Just a bunch of people sitting in a house. Like Vinny, Paul “Pauly D” Delvecchio is a cute little sensitive teddy bear. Vinny and Pauly D are actually best friends, too! Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola is one of the only cast members who is actually from New Jersey. The other is Deena. Sammi is always getting hurt by cast mate Ron, but she goes back to him. Every time. Finally, there’s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. He’s a jerk. He’s so mean to Sammi, cheating on her and verbally abusing her over and over. When Ron and Sam go at it, the whole house gets involved. Jersey Shore is my favorite show. It’s entertaining and amusing. You can be sure to find it, when it is in season, every Thursday at 10 p.m. on MTV. truce between the Asgardians and the Frost Giants. As such, Thor’s father Odin banishes Thor from Asgard, and Thor lands himself and his magical hammer in the middle of a New Mexico Desert where he meets scientist Jane Foster. Thor’s conniving brother, Loki intends to become the new king of Asgard, instigating an intergalactic war that affects the people of Earth as well as the people of Asgard. Take away the Norse mythology and the CGI, and the movie is a love story. It examines the love between father and son (Thor and Odin), of brother for brother (Thor and Loki), and of a man for a woman (Thor and Jane), no matter how different they are (in Thor’s case, they’re literally worlds apart, as in literally from different universes.) I certainly hope to see more of Thor and Jane when Thor 2 is released in 2013. Add all of the special effects and historical details back into the mix, however, and you’ve got a fantastic movie with great acting and effects. The cast has great chemistry. Chris Hemsworth is an excellent Norse God—so excellent, it seems, that he will be returning in Thor 2. Hemsworth’s Love interest is actress Natalie Portman. The pair spin an underlying love story amidst the huge battle that is the main story line. Thor’s commandeering father, Odin, is played by none other than Anthony Hopkins, and Tim Hiddleston portrays Thor’s weak yet incisive brother. On a scale from one to 10 (one being bad and 10 being fantastic), I give Thor a nine. A few insignificant holes in the plot line (masked by the spectacular action sequences and beautiful 3-D technology, but there nonetheless) keep it from being a 10. If you’re a superhero fan, I suggest you run out and buy yourself a copy of the DVD when you get a chance. Thor is guaranteed to entice any viewer who is interested in comics, Norse mythology, or just really cool movies. No wonder the crowds thundered in for The Avengers’ opening. Music: WOTE Cracks YouTube’s All-Time Top 30 By JARED STUFFT Tyrian staff writer Music is a creative field. If you want to stay ahead, you have to provide listeners with more than just a good song; you have to form new ideas with your pieces. Out of all the rising bands of today, no one is more creative than Walk Off Jared the Earth. Stufft WOTE was formed in 2006 in Burlington, Ontario, as an indie band (Indie is short for independent, and is used to describe bands with humble or self-providing origins.) WOTE, for example, built their success on an extremely low budget, creating their fan base with no help from producers, booking agents, recording labels, or management (which is no easy task by any means). Their biggest hits are their cover videos of popular songs that they put YouTube, which often include unusual instruments (such as the ukulele and the remin) or new takes on commonly used instruments (like the guitar). Their video of Gotye’s song “Somebody That I Used to Know” went viral in early 2012 and garnered over 100 million video views. The video features all five band members playing a single guitar. Sarah Blackwood, the only female in the group, plays the guitar in the usual fashion; drummer Joel Cassidy lays down the beat on the body of the guitar; vocalist Gianni Luminati plays a little of the guitar, but primarily sings the chorus; multi-instrumentalist Ryan Marshall drops the bass line with the largest two strings while singing the verse; and last but not least, Mike Taylor (or “Beard Guy”) adds his small but unique part by strumming the head strings in select portions of the song. All the parts added up create one unique listening experience, enhanced only by the video included with everyone playing their part. Walk Off the Earth is definitely worth a chance if you’re looking for new bands to listen to. You can visit their website (walkofftheearth.com), find them on Facebook, or log on to their YouTube Channel. Books: Crank reader high on Hopkins By ABBY WILSON Tyrian staff writer I have no experience with drugs, but Ellen Hopkins turned me into a virtual addict through her exquisite writing of Crank. Hopkins loosely based Crank on her own daughter’s chilling reallife struggle with addiction to crystal meth, known on the street as “crank”. Kristina, the main character, is modeled after Cristal Hopkins, the oldest of Ellen’s four children. Kristina’s fictional struggles with drugs reflect Cristal’s real-life battle to overcome her drug addiction. When Cristal was in rehab, she was uncomfortable with her mother’s book shining a light on her life for everyone to see. When she became clean, she realized that the books her mother wrote could impact so many young lives positively. Kristina is the typical high school student, trying to get by and stay out of the spotlight. A straight-“A” honor student, she finds more enjoyment in advanced calculus than spending a night out with her friends. When the shy and withdrawn Kristina meets new people, she introduces herself as “Bree”, her outgoing and carefree alter ego. Over her mother’s objections, Kristina goes as Bree to Albuquerque to Abby visit her father Wilson for the summer. Since her parents’ divorce, Kristina’s father has been heavily into the drug scene and introduces her to it. Bree’s reluctant at first, but then she (and Kristina, too, perhaps) meets and falls in love with Adam (whom she calls Buddy). When she returns home, she tries to be Kristina again, but her alter ego overpowers her. At first, she and Buddy write letters back and forth. Their love does not last, and he moves on. As a result of losing touch with Buddy, she turns to crank for comfort. Her involvement with drugs leads her into a downward spiral, and she begins to dabble, not only in drugs, but in unhealthy relationships with men as well. Ellen Hopkins does a phenomenal job of portraying reallife of addiction and demonstrating how a situation can go from bad to worse in a simple second. Through Kristina we understand how drugs can cause a person to lose her inner self and become someone she never wanted to be. The other two novels in the series, Glass and Fallout, will suck you right into the lives of these struggling addicts. aCHIEVEMENT A5-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Newton’s law sets winning essay in motion By GARRICK TREASTER Special to The Tyrian Editor’s Note: The following essay, written by senior Garrick Treaster, earned him $100 and national recognition. His work placed in the top 100 of the more than 4,000 essays submitted in this year’s John Stossel Essay Contest. This year’s prompt was “Politicians’ Promises Gone Wrong”. It is reprinted here with the author’s permission. “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, equal in magnitude but always acting upon different bodies.” This key point of physics, Newton’s Third Law of Motion, can be applied to more than just physical forces and physical objects; it can also be applied to the actions of politicians and the effects of these actions on the public. Many government policies have good intentions, yet they fall short. Their consequences are unexpected or are more widespread than had been planned. Far too often, a promise is made by a politician, and the effects of this promise, if it comes to fruition, can wreak havoc on the global economy causing a deviation from the status quo and a great shift of market power from one country to another. Here is an example of how and why this occurs in terms of minimum wage laws: Steadily the unemployment rate continues to rise, more families fall below the poverty line, and the nation is suffering. The government can solve this by raising the minimum wage, right? Although the solution is heartfelt and makes people feel better, what are the consequences? Raising the minimum wage increases unemployment, decreases firm output, increases good prices, and leads to outsourcing of many of the nation’s jobs and businesses. Minimum wage laws, although they are intended to be beneficial, are very harmful to a country and to the economy as a whole. During his 2008 campaign, President Barack Obama promised to raise the minimum wage to $9.50 an hour. As of Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR Senior Garrick Treaster sets in motion “Newton’s Cradle”, a device used to demonstrate Newton’s Third Law of Motion. Treaster applied his knowledge of physics to the effects of minimum wage on the economy in an essay he wrote earlier this year on the effect of minimum wage on the economy for the John Stossel Essay Contest. now, President Obama has been unable to uphold this promise to the American people. Fortunately for the economy, it does not appear that President Obama will be able to fulfill his promise. His intentions are good; however, his economic theory in this situation is flawed. An increase in the minimum wage would lead to a widespread increase in unemployment in low-skill labor, the jobs directly affected by the minimum wage. As a standard supply and demand model for the Labor Market shows, there is an equilibrium point at which the price and quantity of labor demanded by a firm is equivalent to the price and quantity of labor supplied by workers. When left to itself, the market will equilibrate to that price and quantity. However, minimum wage laws establish an effective price floor. In the case of low-skill workers, this price floor is above the equilibrium price and quantity. This leads to a surplus of sup- plied labor, which means more unemployment. Problem solved, right? A firm in a competitive labor market calculates the wage at which it hires workers and the quantity of workers based on its output of goods and services. If the price at which firms “purchase” labor increases, then the firm will have to hire fewer workers and, as was previously stated, unemployment will rise. With fewer workers, a firm produces less output. As the quantity supplied of goods market-wide decreases, the prices of goods will increase substantially. Nationwide, the increase in income is offset by the rising prices, and much of the population is suddenly falling back into poverty-like conditions. Everyone is richer and happier now, right? Stuck in a profit-decreasing situation, many firms will begin outsourcing jobs to countries where they can purchase labor at a lower wage. Suddenly, jobs start disappearing in America and start reappearing overseas while the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) starts to plummet. Firms find labor overseas to be just as productive, if not more, for a much lower cost than in America. Firms go from paying workers a few thousand dollars a month in America, to paying workers that same amount in a year in foreign countries. The government has chased off jobs, and the economy suffers once again as jobs are outsourced and other countries with cheaper labor thrive because of it. The problem worsens as more and more Americans lose jobs because of a few extra cents an hour added to the minimum wage. But an increased minimum wage boosts the economy, right? The consequences of one good-intention policy can easily lead to great waste in the economy. Not only waste on the part of the government, but also on the part of private Internationals Future Problem Solvers to Indiana By TYRIAN STAFF LEWISTOWN- We live in a world filled with problems; that is how it always has been and always will be. Luckily, there are young people who are willing to take on some of the most daunting challenges facing the world. Four MCHS problem solvers – Suruchi Sheth, Nihar Suthar, Zach Moon and Ben Fowler – won the Pennsylvania Future Problem Solving Competition in April. They solved problems involving trade barriers and placed Left to Right: Nihar Suthar, Ben Fowler, Zach Moon and Suruchi Sheth first in the senior division. Now, the team will compete in the International Competition hosted by Indiana University in June. At the competition, students from around the world will apply the six-step problem solving model to address pharmaceutical challenges. The future problem solving model teaches students how to think, not what to think. Students know only the general topic before the competition. They spend about two Paulson and fellow PSU researcher discover possible cure for chronic myelogenous leukemia By BEN FOWLER Tyrian staff writer UNIVERSITY PARK- The stereotype of the reclusive, socially inept scientist is not true. Collaboration is essential for research. Such collaboration between Penn State researchers Robert Paulson and Sandeep Prabhu led to a possible cure for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), a cancer of the white blood cells. A compound called delta12-prostaglandin J3, or J3, kills leukemia stem cells in mice, thus curing them of the disease. J3 is produced from an Omega-3 fatty acid, called Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), found in fish oil. Prostaglandins are hormonelike local regulators that play a role in a wide variety of body functions. Structurally, they are fatty acid chains with a five-carbon ring. Dr. Prabhu was talking about prostaglandins and the benefits of fish oil at one of the department faculty lunches held every Thursday. After lunch, Dr. Paulson, PSU photo by PATRICK MANSELL Prabhu (right) and Paulson (left) sketch D12-PGJ3, a compound that kills leukemia stem cells. suggested that they try the prostaglandins on some of the leukemia models he was working on. Funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the team injected 600 nanograms of J3 into leukemia-infected mice each day for a week. The mice were com- Tyrian photo by KATIE CRAMER months researching the topic to understand how the issue affects different categories: social relationships, technology, economics, the environment, etc. At the competition, the teams receive a fictitious written scenario set in the future that pletely cured of chronic myelogenous leukemia at the end of the week. J3 appears to work by activating p53, a tumor suppressor gene, in the leukemia stem cells. Activation of p53 causes apoptosis in the damaged cells, which is sort of like cell suicide, but in a good way. Current medications, such as Gleevec, keep leukemia cells at bay, but they do not cure the cancer because they do not target the stem cells. The next steps involve testing the compound on human cells in cultures, putting human cells in mice without an immune system, firms and households involved that have no say in governmental policy and action. As the examples in the Stossel Special attest to, government actions have wide reaching and, many times, unintended consequences. Politicians push programs that they promise in order to get reelected, and the cycle continues every election. Regardless of party affiliation, politicians tend to make promises while campaigning. Many times they are unable to uphold those promises and never get re-elected, but far too often the negative consequences of these promises outweigh the benefits and few people see through the political guise until it is irreversible. The United States government was set up to be for the people, by the people; but as it turns out, politicians have erred away from the best interest of the American people in pursuit of the immediate “heartfelt” solutions that keep them winning elections and sitting in a place of power. pertains to the topic. Then, they have two hours to complete the six-step problem solving process. The six steps are: identify challenges, select an underlying problem, generate solutions, create criteria, apply criteria and write an action plan. If executed correctly, the action plan should solve the main problem of the scenario. After the competition, the teams blow off steam by creating a humorous, creative skit to present their action plans. Suthar, Sheth and Fowler have participated in FPS since they were in fourth grade. They finished second at the International Competition in 2008 and 2009. The topics were the distribution of wealth and pandemics, respectively. This was Moon’s first year participating in FPS. His economics knowledge added another dimension to the team. After the students graduate, they will hopefully transition from solving problems on paper to actually solving problems in the real world. and testing on larger animals, such as dogs. Paulson and Prabhu have begun working with people at the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute to move towards clinical trials. There is a long road to becoming an approved drug, and there are many uncertainties, but the discovery is an exciting step forward in the battle against cancer. Note: Dr. Paulson is the husband of MCHS mathematics teacher, Mrs. Amy Paulson. sENIORS B6-Lewistown, PA Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Journeys beyond MCHS The following maps are a representation of the destinations of seniors after MCHS. The colored portions represent the results of surveys that were returned to the Guidance Office. Some are heading to college, some the military, and some into the workforce. These figures do not include CTC students whose surveys had not been tabulated prior to press time. Congratulations to all the Seniors, and good luck in your future ventures. Senior Paper Topics Tyson Searer Preventing PerformanceEnhancing Drug Use Glory and championships are short-lived experiences and not wort harming your health over. William McNemar Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence could advance our society’s technology by hundreds of years. Maura Simonetti The Biology Behind Why People Kill There isn’t only one reason and it is not only a biological factor. Family abuse and issues also play a role in these people. Jeffrey Murphy Pro for School Uniforms The effects uniforms can do to steer kids on a better path and how certain rules should be obeyed. Zach Moon Barefoot Running Barefoot running is beneficial to runners as it helps to strengthen a runner’s feet and legs. Painting a lasting legacy By TYRIAN STAFF LEWISTOWN - The first honorees in what will be an ongoing tradition, seniors Kara Grove and Jennifer Lake were chosen by the Art Department as the first MCHS Artists of Promise. As such, Grove and Lake have been commissioned to design and create original artwork for permanent display in the high school. Their pieces will be based around the architecture of the new building. Erin Welsh, art teacher and member of the selection panel, indicates the girls were selected for their enthusiasm, hard work, creativity, positive attitude and willingness to “go above and beyond” for personal and artistic growth. Both, she said, demonstrate a high level of commitment to their work. Art instructor Tim Reeder said of Grove: “Kara epitomiz- Artists of Promise Kara Grove (foreground) and Jenn Lake (background) work on self portraits. es the approach to Art I would hope for in all students… She employs an analytical approach and constantly seeks to refine and improve her already solid technical skills…” Kara will be working next year and saving money to attend college fall of 2013 and majoring in art. Of Lake, Welsh said: “Jenn focused much of her attention on further developing her painting techniques and sculpture. Jenn will go on to PSU, University Park, next fall and will go in Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR undecided, but she has been considering visual art as her major... or something in a horticulture field.“ May you find your pot of gold, whatever it may be! Tyrian photo by FINNIAN SAYLOR
Similar documents
The Tyrian
culture and art has made its way across the ocean to the U.S. where it has gained popularity with young audiences. Manga (comic books), anime (animated TV shows and movies) and video games— also ro...
More informationVol. 3 No. 3
into the school and shows visitors visuals of who this school is and who it’s made of because these words—respect, compassion and courage—were chosen by students. It’s like a reminder of who we all...
More information