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7 SPRING SPORTS KICK OFF 9 SENIORS GO ON TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD ike Hi-Life Pike High School 5401 W. 71st St. Indianapolis, IN 46268 May 2016 15 PIKE PROM DISPLAYS GOLD Vol. 74 Issue 6 Class of 2016 says goodbye Jacara Aaron Christian Abreu Yazan Aburumman Claire Aceron Adolfo Acuna-Perez D’Janae Adams Iyundae Adebowale Lenin Aguilar Hazel Aguirre Kelly Aguirre Michael Aguirre Christian Ahialegbedzi Olabode Akinsanmoye Olamide Akinsanmoye Mohammad Al-Khazaali Jeniffer Alcala Gomez April Alexander Rebekah Alford Nicole Algate Brennen Allen Kayla Allen Makayla Allen Trae Allen Trae Brenda Alvarez Yvette Anderson Mariella Angeles Lizette Arroyo Jaelene Arteaga Alex Askew Asia Bagwell Lydia Baiden Lauren Baker Skyler Balta Markale Banks Michael Banks Pedro Banks Tiffani Banks Bradley Barnette Christopher Barnes Christopher Barnett Michelle Bass Justin Bates Zachary Battles Mario Bautista Flores Cynthia Beatty Taylor Bell Tyler Bell Jade BenHameda K’dreon Benton Robert Bering Damon Berry 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Esperanza Valledor Polita Valledor Martin Velazquez Delanys Velez De La Cruz Marille Velez Perla Venancio Emma Vespini Sandra Viera Moreno Mychal Vinson Jawaun Viverette Katherine Waldschmidt Arayla Walker Mikayla Walker Princess Walker Tarpeh Walker Zachalize Wallace Logan Walters Clayton Warner Choecen Waters Alyssa Welch Deonta’ Welch Aaron White Stephanie Whitlock Johnny William Austin Williams Bianca Williams Chienne Williams Dejah Williams Kayla Williams Mitchell Williams Tyonna Williams Ebony Wilson Jayla Wilson Shania Wilson Calyn Wims Jesse Winters Justin Winterboer Tewolde Woldai Renita Woodson Tarionna Woods Wallysha Wright Lane Yeary Syed Asad Zahidi 2 teachers may 2016 A Fond Farewell:Educators make decision to retire STEPHANY BRICENO Reporter t the end of every year, as students get excited about the end of school and seniors prepare to graduate, a few teachers are filled with bittersweet emotions as they prepare to say goodbye to teaching. For them, it is another type of graduation. The age requirements for teachers to retire in the state of Indiana is 65 with 10 years of service, between 60-64 with 15 years of service and ages 55-59 only if the age and service years together add up to 85 total, according to teachingcertification.com. FACS Department Chair Renee Greene will be retiring once this semester is over. She has taught at three different schools before she came to Pike. She been teaching for a total of 26 years, but only 16 of those years at Pike. She is ending her career as the child development teacher. The child development classes are designed to help students understand important factors about having children and all the responsibilities that come with it. Students learn about the various stages of adolescence. “Mrs. Greene’s class teaches us all about the whole process of having a A child; we learn all we need to learn about it,” said sophomore Kelsey Peoples. “I really enjoy that class.” Mrs. Greene said she will miss the teaching and will never forget it. She Renee Greene, said that she likes to FACS spark interest in what she teaches. “I’m going to miss the students and the wonderful Pike family,” Mrs. Greene said. “I learn something from my students every day.” Most teachers who retire usually have more free time, spend more time with family and friends, travel, and do things they always wanted to do but never had time to do because of work. Mrs. Greene is not an exception. She plans on traveling more and helping her daughters out with her grand kids. “It’s nice that Mrs. Greene plans on retiring because she deserves having more free time since she’s worked all of those years,” said Peoples. Teachers from many different fields of education plan their farewells as soon as they reach their requirements. Teachers struggle planning when they want to retire. For Mrs. Greene, after teaching for 16 years, she will be retiring after this school year. John Marshall, Mr. John MarPerforming Arts shall, on the other hand, did not finish the school year. He retired after first semester of 2015. “He was the kind of teacher who did not give us rest until we had everything right for our marching band competitions,” said sophomore Nia Smith. Band director John Marshall retired Dec. 18 after spreading his passion for music to his students for 38 years. Mr. Marshall, assisted by Mr. Emmert, ran all the band classes, including marching band and jazz band. Mr. Marshall was the performing arts department chair for many of those years. In 1995 he was awarded teacher of the year, and then became the runner up teacher in the state. During the 33 years he taught at Pike, Mr. Marshall and the band have won several awards during his tenure. Mr. Marshall majored in music education at Indiana University and became an assistant band director at Center Grove, where he helped to expand the program from 158 students to 358. “Things have come together well,” Mr. Marshall said. Mr. Emmert took over the bands for Mr. Marshall once he left after the first semester. According to Mr. Marshall, he has a strong appreciation for the kids, as well as the rest of the kids, as well as the rest of the department. “Almost any day in this department is not devoid of hilarious moments,” Mr. Marshall said. “There is something to laugh about daily.” He hopes to spend most of his extra time with his four grandchildren, as well as help as a consultant music director with Paige’s Music and as a guest conductor and judge for Indiana High School Music Association (ISSMA). “This is a high school that is kid centered, and I’ve very much enjoyed that,” Mr. Marshall said. “The Performing Arts Department has a special place in my heart.” Seniors Choose Favorite Teachers **Voted on by seniors during a special survey Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 Now/Then Name/Subject Why Seniors Like Them Malik Austin “He has his own twist on everything he teaches. It is just a whole different type of vibe. He makes sure everyone gets it before moving on.” --J’Quan Boykin, senior Social Studies 21 years teaching Caroline Thinnes English 1 year teaching Mary Sims Social Studies 11 years teaching “She explains the topics very well, and she’s easy to understand.” --Derek Hawthorne, senior “I love Mrs. Sims. She’s knowledgeable and she keeps class interesting with her silliness.” --Yvette Anderson, senior Leiwana Taylor “She is the most down to earth teacher that I have ever had.” --Yancy Sanz Kevin Hatfield “Mr. Hatfield always teaches the class with a smile. He’s a playful person but knows when it is time for business.” --Stephanie Velez, senior Mindy Cundiff “Mrs. Cundiff does not just teach English. She likes to teach her students life skills to prepare us for the real world.”--Taylor Bell, senior Spanish 13 years teaching Math 6 years teaching English 12 years teaching English teachers Dea Nunnally and Moti Agunbiade share a smile with Principal Troy Inman after being recognized at the Pike Township Celebrations May 5, 2016. Teachers recognized at annual celebration ABRIANA HERRON Reporter Every year, a banquet is held to honor teachers from around Pike Township. On May 5, 2016 two special honors were handed out to English teachers at the Celebrations. English teacher Dea Nunnally was named Pike High School’s teacher of the year and the District’s runner up teacher of the year. “Mrs. Nunnally is phenomenal. She is one of those teachers who you know cares about not only your grade but also about you,” junior Destiny Williams said. English teacher Moti Agunbiade was named the Pike Educational Foundation Champion teacher of the year. Freshman Ila Das Roberts can understand why she was chosen. “I think she deserves the award because I only had her for a semester, but she always reached out to me and has taken the initiative to make sure all of her students are on the same level,” Roberts said. English Department Chair Cheryl Wilkerson was proud to have two English teachers honored during the special night. “Because the English Department was under so much pressure due to ISTEP, it was nice to see the English Department recognized,” Wilkerson said. awards may 2016 3 Teachers Awarded Grants The Pike Township Education Foundation awarded grants of specific amounts of money to teachers and administrators in Pike Township. The grant winners were announced on March 20 and there were 12 total grant winners. Two Pike High School staff members, Mrs. Christina Mitchell and Mrs. Mari Swayne, were awarded grants. According to the PTEF website, their mission is to “enhance the educational experience of every Pike student by providing resources for innovative, high quality approaches to education.” The process of applying for a grant includes an online application, which Mrs. Swayne said asked questions such as what the grant was for or why the teacher deserved it. “The Pike Township Education Foundation gives you the opportunity to apply for a grant to meet the needs of students,” Mrs. Swayne said. “They look for things that are creative and innovative.” The grant that Mrs. Swayne, direc- outdoor lab.” tor of Pike Career & The outdoor STEM center, won lab is open to all was to benefit stuof Pike Township, dents in the career so Mrs. Mitchell is center trying to make the “I applied bespace more appealcause I found that ing to elementary there were some and middle school student needs that students. we didn’t have curThe National Art rent funding for,” Honor Society will Mrs. Swayne said. be painting a mural Originally, Mrs. of the Lorax in the Swayne thought outdoor lab, which she had won $5,000 is what the $2,000 a week for life from grant paid for. Publisher’s Clearing House. “I’m excited about “[Winning this painting the Truffula grant] was even trees,” junior Avery Mrs. Mari Swayne receives a check from The more exciting be- Pike Township Education Foundation Logan, a member cause it’s going to of the National Art benefit our students,” she said. Honor Society, said. “Those seem like they would be fun to paint.” The grant that she won was for Mrs. Mitchell has also been applying $2,500. for other grants to help pay for the costs Mrs. Mitchell, science teacher and outdoor lab coordinator, said she applied of her project for the outdoor lab. She won a grant from the Pike Lion’s for the grant to “bring the Lorax to the MARI SWAWYNE/courtesy photo HALEIGH STINER Reporter Club, as well for objects such as fishing poles and nets to use in the outdoor lab. “In May, when it’s testing time and people just need a break, they can go out and go fish in the outdoor lab,” she said. Mrs. Mitchell was especially excited about winning this grant because she does not have funds for the outdoor lab, so grants are the only source of money that can fund the lab. In the past, Pike teachers who have won grants took what they learned from their grants and ran with it. Last year, choir director Mr. Matthew Hougland won the Lilly Teacher Creativity Grant to go to New York to further his music career. That trip led to his decision to move to New York permanently and continue his career in music. “I wouldn’t have known about the program in New York if it weren’t for the grant,” he said. The grant was a catalyst for Mr. Hougland going to New York, he said. Seniors receive scholarships at awards night The following list represents local scholarships and awards given out during the senior awards night May 16. Scholarship Name Student who won Amount Scholarship Name Student who won Kappa Kappa Sigma Alpha Alpha Chapter $2,000 Quinn Myers Charles Brooks Memorial 1st – Lucas Graham $200 Scholarship2nd – Logan Walters$175 3rd – Max Hamm$150 Per – Monique Jones$100 Merit – Lucas Graham/$150 Logan Walters Michael A. Carroll Memorial Madison Jones $1,200 Citizenship Award Daniel Elsharaiha Scholarship Robert Bering $1,000 Antoine Jay McKenzie Steven Carlisle $500 KnowHow2Go Staff Award Ebony Wilson $500 Rebekah Alford$500 Maxwell Hamm$500 William Mixon$500 Pike Alumni Krystiauna Cole $2,500 Max MetzlerLucas Graham$,1000 MonningerDeven Ramsey$,1500 PotterTiffani Banks$5,000 Mark Siegel Scholarship Bethany Downs $500 The Next Big Thing Ebony Wilson $550 ScholarshipNatalie Sipes$550 Pike Lions ClubCayln Wims$1,000 Pike Prep Academy Sarah Cole $750 Asmaa Enweji$750 Jocelyn Rivera$750 Michael Hooten$750 Pike Academy Scholarships BIT - Cameron Ruggles $1,000 DM – Jordyn Ross$1,000 HFS – Nanci Cruz Solano $1,000 JAGS – Sidney Chavez $500 Lesly Rodriquez $500 PA – Renita Woodson$1,000 SAE – Brendan Kernodle $1,000 FRESH – Ebony Wilson$1,000 VAC – Jordan MacMillan $1,000 Amount Pike EducationalLauren Baker$1,500 FoundationCameron Ruggles$1,500 ScholarshipsNathaniel Shine$1,500 Natalie Sipes$2,000 Makaysia Carson$2,000 Emma Vespini$2,000 Ebony Wilson$1,000 Quinn Myers$1,000 Jade Benhameda$2,000 Deven Ramsey$2,000 Yancy Sanz$500 Pike Historical Society Adrian Robinson Maxine Stevens Jordan MacMillan Journalism Award Pike National Honor Society -Hope Scholarship Thembekile Dube $200 $200 $3,000 Pike HOSAIyunade Adeboueh$250 Realizing Your Dreams – Superintendent Scholarship Mag – Berlie Maurice Yvette Anderson $2,000 $2,000 Dr. Ruth Woods Scholarship Sandria Daley Mr. Larry Gaylen ScholarshipEbony Wilson JROTC Leadership Award Brendan Kernodle $2,000 Go Mad Public Service Award $100 Ebony Wilson $2,000 $1,000 LEFT - Principal Inman recognizes the superintendent “Realizing Your Dreams” scholarship winners Yvette Anderson and Mag-Berlie Maurice; TOP - Mrs. Vohland recognizes students for their achievements on AP exams. 4 FEATURES may 2016 TWINTASTIC Twins have unique lives ZAHRA AL-AWADI/photo ZAHRA AL-AWADI Reporter It’s 6:56 p.m. This is not what Maribel Moreno was expecting. Tears ran down her face; she was not sure she could handle this, for she was still young. The air became heavy. She is in for another round. It’s now 7:03 p.m. Wailing fills the room. Moreno is now the mother of two twin girls. The date is now April 14, 2001, and it’s the birth of current freshmen Katherine and Karen Barrientos. Moreno gave birth prematurely, causing health issues for the twin girls. They were so small they could fit into the palm of the doctor’s hand. Katherine was born healthier than Karen. Karen spent 15 extra days in the incubator because she had irregular heartbeats. The tables turned when they got older. Around the age of 4 Katherine was diagnosed with anemia and had to take precautions, such as having to add iron-filled foods into her daily diet, while Karen was quite healthy. Since the earliest of memories Katherine and Karen have always done everything together. They were typical identical twins who matched in clothing but sometimes wore different colors so others would be able to tell them apart. “As we got older I thought it was childish and embarrassing to match,” said Katherine. Competition plays a big role between these two sisters. Academics is what they compete over the most, but both take the highest level of courses available to them, such as AP and honors classes. They work endlessly throughout the day to be able to maintain their good grades. They do this not to see who is smarter, but to see who is more independent. They realize that one day they will be going their separate ways and have to learn to not rely on each other so much. Characterwise, these two couldn’t be more polar opposites. “We are like black and white, the sun and the moon, like fire and water,” said Katherine. Since they have been through everything together, one might wonder how are they so different. “Even though we did go through things together, it’s going to affect us differently, causing us to act differently,” said Karen. When being compared, both girls feel uneasy and awkward, especially when it comes to people pointing out every last detail that they have to make them look different or to know which twin is which. Twin telepathy is not proven to be a real thing, but Karen feels otherwise; she feels that she knows whenever Katherine is sad or discomforted, even when her body language tries to hide it. She agrees that she doesn’t feel Katherine’s physical pain, but emotionally they both understand the feeling. Both girls said they are glad they have each other and could not imagine not being a twin. “I feel like I’m missing a part of me when she’s gone,” said Karen. “I think being born with a twin is like being born with a soulmate; there’s a special bond between us,” said Katherine. KATELYN GREEN Reporter At school he seems like another senior just wanting to graduate. On the bus he sits towards the back with his friends, laughing and enjoying the people around him. He enjoys people and helps them so much so that he has chosen to serve in the military, specifically the Air Force. Austin Williams’s first choice since kindergarten, he is now close to graduation and closer to serving in the Air Force. “I’ve imagined myself coming out of a helicopter and running on to the field as gun shots soar past me,” Williams said. Going into this certain field has given him some certain aspects to be aware of. Williams fears losing limbs and being looked at funny “for not being a full person, so to speak.” He gazes toward the front of the bus looking deep in thought when thinking on his motivation for serving his country. His father has been his motivation for serving since he had served in the Army, “but the Air Force interested me the most,” Williams said. After his service, his envisions himself being home and being a father. Family is an important factor in every decision that he makes, and he relies on them for support. His father is proud to see his son wanting to do something that will make a difference in his life, and his mother is equally supportive. “Like any mom she’s scared I won’t come back,” Williams said. Austin’s mother still remains strong to support her son’s choice serving in the Air Force, and Austin is completely grateful for the love and support. Austin Williams is pleased to be making a difference, but he will be even NJROTC/courtesy photos Air Force Ambitions: seniors choose military as next step AUSTIN WILLIAMS more pleased to hear it. “I want to be able to be told ‘Thank you for your service.’ That would be so cool for me,” Williams said. “I want that respect.” Another important aspect of his life is his grandmother who has just recently entered her last stages of Alzheimer’s. “Soon she will pass away, Williams said. His last memory of his grandma was hearing her say she was very pleased and proud to know her grandson will serve in the military. As the school year comes to a close, Austin’s plans to serve are near. Soon he will actually be running into the field to serve and defend his country. Austin’s plans are to enlist after graduation when he has obtained his driver’s license. Once enlisted he will be sent to Langley Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas for basic training. JACOB SNELL For senior Jacob Snell, his family’s military background dates back to The Revolutionary War where he says he had family fighting for both the British and The Colonies. It is obvious he is proud of his family’s military history, which is one reason why he cannot see himself doing anything else. Both his father and his grandfather were active in the military. “Growing up I knew I did not have a normal life,” Jacob said.” But I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I was learning things my friends did not know.” Jacob says one of his first introductions into military life as a boy was when he joined the Cub Scouts at the age of 5. He spent his childhood moving up the ranks as a Boy Scout before earning its highest rank of Eagle Scout. Earning an Eagle Scout rank and being a four-year member of NJROTC helped him to begin his military rank as an Airman 1st Class. Jacob will be leaving in June to go to Langley Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. His goal is to be a GEO Spacial Analyst, which is a 30-week training program. Jacob reflects on the his life growing up and wants to give back to his country. He says that he is looking most forward to the lifestyle that the military offers. “It’s something not many people get to experience,” he said. Chief Alexander, NJROTC instructor, only had positive things to say about both of these cadets and feels that both will represent Pike High School and the country in positive ways. “I have no doubt that Cadet Snell and Cadet Williams will do well in the Air Force or whatever branch they choose,” Alexander said. Chief Alexander said that the military is not just about branches but about unity and serving a country with pride and hard work. “Even though we may join different branches, such as the Army, Navy, Air force or Marines, we all have one common goal -- to build a military capable of winning wars and protecting our great nation,” he said. Alexander further said that it has become even more difficult to join the armed forces, so when Pike students are accepted into programs, they should feel honored. “There was a time years ago that to join the military all you needed was a pulse,” he said. “Today, anyone that has passed the entrance and physical exams has reached high heights. Times have changed. It’s not about quantity; it’s about quality. I would be proud to serve with either of these young men.” news may 2016 5 IN THE NEWS Junior Bryant Johnson was recently invited by The Indiana Academy of Science Talent Search to present his research Bryant from the project he presented Johnson at the regional science fair. Bryant completed his research on “highly acidic concentrated fruit juices used as a renewable and eco-friendly energy source”. The scientific field of investigation was Bio-Chemical Engineering. Performing Arts news The Super Bowl team Super Bowlers earn recognition The English squad (Tara Kelly and Jada Johnson) placed third. Also finishing in Freshman Iqra Syed third place were the Social Studies (Eric was awarded a U.S. Stockholm Barron, Tara Kelly, and Alejandro Marcial) Junior Water Prize Regional and Math squads (Arica Simon, Ryan Certificate for her water-related Downs, and Emily Hyatt). Other squads Iqra science project. The Stockholm included Fine Arts (Emily Hyatt, Alejandro Syed Junior Water Prize is the most Marcial, Megan Olson, and Jada Johnprestigious award for a water-related son), Science (Eric Barron, Ryan Downs, science project at the high school and Arica Simon), and Interdisciplinary level. The prize seeks to inspire today’s (Eric Barron, Ryan Downs, Jada Johnson, young scientists as they tackle the chal- Emily Hyatt, Tara Kelly, Alejandro Marcial, lenges facing one of Earth’s most vital and Arica Simon). resources. Pike High School was once again ranked Congratulations goes out to seniors as one of the most challenging high Jordan MacMillan and Reilly Taylor who schools in the Nation, for the fourth both came home with awards from consecutive year. PHS ranked 33rd in Ball State’s Journalism Day. Reilly won the state and 1789 (up 99 spots from last honorable mention for sports photogyear) in the country. raphy and Jordan won two honorable mentions for display writing and feature photography. On April 30, It was a great weekend at ISSMA State Qualifications for the Pike Performing Arts Department. The Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Encores, Constiques, and Menz Choir all earned Gold Ratings for their performances. In addition, the Pike Constiques Women’s Choir and the Pike Menz Choir both qualified for the ISSMA State Finals, which took place in the Pike Performing Arts Center. H.O.S.A. HOSA The Pike High School HOSA (Future Health Professionals of America) 2016 Competitive Teams earned the opportunity to compete at the national convention in June. Convention in June! Over 1,400 Indiana Students in High Schools and Career and Technical Centers compete in this Statewide Conference. Our team was financially supported by MICI AHEC Metropolitan IndianapolisCentral Indiana Health Career Center, Pike YCC and MSD of Pike Township. Senchelle Navarre: Indiana HOSA State Treasurer (she was selected and then elected by Indiana Peers to Represent HOSA and Pike for Indiana) Nagma Tai: 1st Place: Medical Terminology ($1,000 Scholarship Earned)! Azba Hotelwala: Top Ten: Extemporaneous Health Writing Leslie Morales, Stephanie Velez, Brenda Guzman: Top Ten: Health Education Mohammed Tai: Top Ten: Prepared Speaking Pike High School HOSA Chapter: Two Awards for Top Indiana Chapter Growth (82%) Remember your story There are still a limited number of yearbooks available for $65. Once they are gone, they are gone forever. Stop by F102 to get your copy! 6 SPORTS may 2016 Spring Sports Teams VARSITY GIRLS TRACK VARSITY BOYS TRACK JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL VARSITY BASEBALL VARSITY SOFTBALL BOYS GOLF JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL GIRLS TENNIS 7 sports may 2016 Clayton Warner Their last season was about to end, and varsity baseball players Michael Hamblin, Clayton Warner and Rylon Clark prepare to lead their team of mostly underclassmen. “I go on the field and play like it’s my last,” Warner said. Hamblin often works in the cages and tries to stay mentally prepared because in being the only upperclassman in the outfield, he has to set an example and lead for next year’s team. His favorite part of baseball is connecting with his teammates and supporting each other. The bond that they have formed has created a lasting impact. “It’s about family and teamwork,” Hamblin said. His best experience out of his eight years of playing was during his sophomore year when Hamblin was asked to step in to play at sectionals. This boosted his confidence as a growing and Rylon Clark For senior softball player Symone Jones, the moments that will be missed the most are the group chats, joking around and practicing with her team. Although Jones will continue softball, she has plans outside of the sport. She plans on majoring in marketing and minoring in mass communicartions. To train for a season, Jones tried to stay mentally focused and worked out with a personal trainer. This helped keep her endurance up and to get her into the right mindset. Jones said that being a senior on the team is “bittersweet”. It has it’s ups and downs, but overall she said that everyone is treated equally and because of that, softball is a lot more enjoyable. “(Our greatest weakness is that) we get in our own heads,” Jones said. “ but our strength is that we’re able to stick together and rally”. Jones has been playing softball since she was five years old and one thing that she’s learned is that “You don’t have to be physically fit, it’s all about your mantality” Softball has given Jones many lessons, helped her with people skills, and with overcoming adversity. It helps “Build your story,” Jones said. aspiring baseball player. Hamblin now has received a small scholarship for baseball along with a 21st Century Scholarship. He said that it is a lot of responsibility being a senior, but it feels good. “They expect me to lead and be a key asset,” Hamblin said. For Clayton Warner and Rylon Clark, baseball is a passion, not just a hobby. Senior baseball player Rylon Clark said, “Yes, baseball is something I play, but it’s also something I eat sleep and dream of doing for the rest of my life.” Senior Night for the team was on May 16 against Beech Grove. Clark hit a home run early on in the game, calling it the highlight of the night. “We started off rough, but the team came together after the first inning and ended up winning 12-4,” Clark said. For senior Justin Bates, playing on the golf team is the perfect segway into college, as he will be playing for Hampton College on a scholarship. Bates will receive scholarship money to play golf in hopes of going semi pro. Aside from this scholarship, he will also be receiving an academic scholarship to cover the remaining costs. Bates said that his “Pops” has been his inspiration. “He’s the person who taught me the game… He’s a very avid golf player,” Bates said. For fourteen years, Bates has played golf and said that “most people who have played for 20 years don’t have the skills that I do.”He said that this is due to his dedication to the sport. Bates not only trains indoors during the Bethany Downs Symone Jones Tennis/Golf winter season but also spends 12 hours per day training outdoors during the summer. During practice Bates usually practices his short game and moves into mastering the mechanics of a full swing. There are two new players on the team this year. Although the team is short a player to be eligible to compete in tournaments, both new players have a desire and are working to gain improvement. Bates has won approximately 10 games over the past four years that he’s been in high school and won his first event of this season. His favorite part of golf is getting to travel to various places. The team has traveled all across the Midwest to compete in the American Junior Golf competitions. For some athletes, being the only senior on the team might seem lonesome, but senior Bethany Downs enjoys the opportunities it brings. “I love it. Whenever I want to pull seniority, I can. It’s kind of weird,” Downs said. Her coach has been her inspiration. Outside of the court she checks on all of the girls individually to make sure that their academics and social life are going well. Bethany has been one of the captains since her junior year. Aside from the coach, the team itself has a strong support system. Tennis has its challenges and staying in physical shape is just the half of it. “Tennis is a very mental game,” Downs said. She said that their team is not the strongest that they can be yet, but as they work together Justin Bates to build the right attitude and motivation, they are steadily improving. The tennis team meets every day at 3:00 pm. First, they warm up and run laps. After this, they practice serving and volleying with partners. Downs said that at the end of practice the team has matches to prepare for game day. Downs plans on going to “Ole Miss” University where she will continue playing tennis at an intermural level. She said that she cherishes the time that the team spends together because that is the aspect she will miss the most as she heads off to college. “Tennis is not an individual sport,” Downs said. “It taught me a lot of personal discipline (including) how to work with such a large group of people (and to) value my time.” Senior Spotlight Michael Hamblin Senior Spotlight Softball Senior Spotlight Senior Spotlights Baseball 8 sports may 2016 Boys Rugby Adolfo Acuna Girls Rugby For rugby player and senior Naomi Dominguez, this season has been about gaining strength, endurance and confidence. Last year, Dominguez suffered from a leg injury during the Brownsburg game. It took an entire season for her recovery, but she has had support along the way. Hope Solo, a three time world cup soccer winner, was her inspiration. With having a lot in common with athletics and drive, Solo is someone who Dominguez looks up to. Dominguez said that she also has to be a leader. As a senior on the team, she feels an obligation to prepare the team for next year so that their legacy can be prolonged. “It makes me want to leave a mark,” Dominguez said. As a recovering athlete she said that along the way she has developed much more confidence in herself and her skills. While on leave from rugby, she began playing soccer to help train her body and gain endurance. Naomi Dominguez Senior Spotlights Track and Field Senior Sandra Brown is one of five seniors on the track and field team and continues to participate at the collegiate level. Brown has been awarded a partial scholarship from the University of Mississippi to run track. Brown says track has always felt natural for her, and it has embodied a big role in her life. “It’s kind of like my stress reliever,” Brown said. In the locker room before a meet the girls have a ritual of playing music to get energized and motivated. Brown’s most memorable moment of track was competing in the indoor state competition. This is where she beat her first personal record and realized her place on the team. Brown said that the thing she will miss most is her teammates. They all bonded together and became “sisters”. “It’s helped me meet people I never thought I’d be around,” Brown said. Aside from stepping out of her comfort zone, track has made her step up as a leader and better herself as an athlete. Sandra Brown Senior Spotlights All sports profiles written by reporter Janay Watson Adolfo Acuna, senior rugby player, is in his second year on the rugby team. The team completed their regular season with an undefeated record of 5-0 for the South Division. Acuna’s position on the field, scrumhalf, played a major factor to the team’s success. “(Rugby is) a game of respect,” Acuna said. “After going all at it (we) come together as a family.” A good player is “someone who is always at practice and is a good leader,” Acuna said. Acuna began training over the summer preseason to prepare and equip for practices and games. The team conditions and lift weights during the winter as well. Acuna said that the team’s weakness is getting too confident and losing focus. However, the team’s growth has allowed their confidence to come from putting in extra effort. Between school, work, and rugby, his schedule scarecly has any free time; but managing his time has become easier for him as a result. Acuna has people who help and encourage him, like his boss and his coach, who are willing to work around his schedule to accommodate his needs. One of the things Acuna will miss the most is the bus rides to and from tournaments. On the way to a game, the team will do whatever they can to get “hype“ and energized so that they will go out on the field confident and ready to conquer the other team. On the way back, Acuna said that the team likes to joke around and just have fun. Acuna will miss Pike, but is ready to make his next step as well. With record-breaking senior track star Marcus Ellington, track is more than a hobby. It is his passion. “If (it weren’t for track), I’d probably be 50 pounds heavier,” Ellington said. “It gave me something to focus on.” Although he has ran track since middle school, Ellington has not always had a drive for the sport. Ellington said that in order to become a good player, “you have to have a love for it”. It took realizing that he was actually very fast to find himself in track. Now, Ellington could not see himself without track. This season, the track team has broken the DMR record, set the four by mile distance record and set the Marion County 4X8 record. Ellington himself has broken a set mile record. Ellington says the team is constantly trying to get better and has been working on not getting upset or crying after a game, but rather building each other up, whether there is a win or a loss. His dad also ran track at Purdue University. “He just sits in the stands and takes lots of pictures,” Ellington said jokingly. Although his dad does not run track anymore, his dad is one of his biggest supporters and stands with him every step of the way. “I Marcus Ellington want to be like him; he’s pretty well off.” As Ellington prepares for college at Indiana University, he realizes what track has meant to him. “Togetherness...” For Ellington, the time that the team spent together was cherished most. “We’re a family... a unit.” travel may 2016 9 Where they’ ve been -photo illustration by Reilly Taylor and Jordan MacMillan “I haven’t been to the ocean for 14 years so it was such a blessing to go and as a surprise my friend’s mom asked me if I wanted to go with them to Disney.”-Alyssa Dossett (Treasure Island, Florida and Disney World) “My most memorable moment was walking around Montego “While in Texas, I got the chance to go indoor skydiving, “My friends and I just wanted to go someBay and capturing the whole island view. If I could, I would play basketball and see family. It was amazing to see where fun. We went shopping and to the bring back the sand from the beach. It was so soft and exfoli- how much my little cousin has grown. I wanted to bring beach, every moment in Mexico was my ated my skin perfectly.”-Lauren Curd (Jamaica, Mexico, & him back with me.”-Joshua Cortes (Houston, Texas) favorite.”-Jayla Robinson (Mexico and Key Grand Cayman Island, Caribbean) West, FL) “My dad and I went together and we did a lot of activities such as bridge “It was amazing to walk un“I went to visit family and celebrate my 18th birthday. While der the Eiffel Tower.”-Yvette traveling, we visisted Prague. It is the most beautiful city in the jumping, white water rafting, and zip lining. Our last night in Auckland we went to a pub and I ran into the All Blacks rugby captain, Richie McAnderson (France, Italy, world, the oldness and red tile roofs make it feel untainted.”Caw, which was amazing.”-Jordan MacMillan (Australia and New Zealand) England) Brendan Kernodle (Germany, Czech Republic, Poland) “I went scuba diving and watched the sunset every evening. I loved being able to swim with the sea turtles.”-Natalie Timm (Grand Cayman, Caribbean) “My friends and I desperately wanted to get out of Indiana and we agreed that the Smokies would be the most adventurous (and cheapest) place we could visit. The amount of jaw dropping views were incredible.”-Jesse Winters (Smokey Mountains, Gatlinburg, Tenennesse) Where they’re going 10 news may 2016 Students recognized for art work Eight students received recognition for the“Our History as a Masterpiece” Art Contest, sponsored by The Black History Club. The award winners were announced at a reception after school on April 19. The winners were chosen from a pool of 20 entries, according to Black History Club Sponsor Dea Nunnally. This year, the art was auctioned off by online silent bids in order to raise money to support the residence of Flint, Michigan who have been dealing with a water crisis. Winners included: 1st place: Talia Johnson “Black Influence Across the Globe” 2nd place: Lexis Jones “The Masterpiece of Africa” 3rd place: Mariah Hoofer “I Am A Man” Honorable Mention: Karlton “KJ” Hughes “Evolved So Many” Aubaine Rutland “1:00 am” Amy Ni “The Land of the Free” Briley Sidor “Shadow of the Past” Anthony Vespini “Jimi Hendrix” Science teacher Kevin Self and math teacher Kathy Walters were the silent auction winners. Talia Johnson’s “Black Influence Across the Globe” Briley Sidor’s “The Land of the Free” Class of 2016 Top 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lucas Graham Logan Walters Maxwell Hamm Taylor Rodabaugh Alyssa Clay Nicole Heeg Aayus Patel Tiffani Banks Jordyn Ross Thembekile Dube 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cameron Ruggles Austin Shores James Rueff Alexander Marr Bethany Downs Madison Jones Samantha Rotvold Cheyenne Olson Natalie Timm Muhammed Khalid 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Natalie Sipes Gbemisola Owolabi Cheyenne Taylor Nicole Algate William Mixon Yvette Anderson Nathaniel Shine Lauren Baker Shania Wilson Bradley Englert news may 2016 11 Local club earns honor ANYIA CLAYTON Reporter Left, Right, Left, Right JORDAN MACMILLAN Editor-in-chief O bstacles come from many directions in life. For junior Austin Manning, his obstacles come from the left and right hands of his boxing opponents. The four-year veteran boxer trains five days a week at Team Achieve Boxing, and this year he will be going to the national championship for the first time. After winning the Indiana Golden Gloves State Championship for his weight class, Manning began prepping for his next fights in Salt Lake City, Utah by striving for his goal to be the first person from Indiana to win nationals since 1993. “I draw my strength from everyone else -- the crowd, my parents, especially my dad; he has never missed a fight,” Manning said. Manning also mentioned that he began boxing after his father had watched it and stated that it looked fun. After his grandmother had met the coach for his gym, he started going to classes regularly. Team Achieve Boxing ensures sanctioned boxing competitions, and they follow the USA Olympic Boxing Program’s guidelines. The group works towards spiritual, academic, personal and athletic goals, according to achieveinternational.org. They teach kids the value of perseverance and hard work to promote overall success for the athlete. Manning’s overall goal is to compete in the 2020 Olympics and to turn professional quickly after. He wants to be able to make a living off of his fights and retire fairly young. When he is not training for an upcoming fight, Manning helps the younger competitors in his gym with physical and mental skills that he picked up himself after years of observing the sport. “I watch a lot of professional boxers to help me get better. I watch myself, too,” Manning said. He also mentioned that he aspires to be a role model to the younger athletes and hopes to be a coach after he retires from boxing. Nationals is a week-long knockout tournament that runs through May 16-21 with successive rounds every night. This decides who advances, resulting with the top two contenders in each weight class. The last man standing wins the Golden Gloves championship for the weight class. “I’m trying to make everyone proud,” Manning said. “I represent my family and Indiana.” On March 31 the National Society of Black Engineers, NSBE, attended a student sponsored Engineering Expo at Purdue University; freshmen Makyia Wykle and Shewaferahu Gared along with sophomore Teon Bigbee represented Pike at the University. Out of the 100 teams in attendance, Pike came in second place. The task for the event was to act as head of a company where the students had the responsibility of organizing workers and picking building material to create their business and have it come to life. “It involved a lot of higher level and critical thinking; a lot of math was required to understand what supplies needed to be brought and how much was needed,” NSBE advisor Mrs. Deborah Calhoun said. In recognition for their placement, the students earned a scholarship that will be awarded to them if they choose to attend Purdue University. “It was a good experience to learn about different fields. The workshops taught me about business and the things they do at Purdue,” Wykle said. Wykle thought the Purdue field trip was a great experience and helped her gain insight into her future career field as an architectural Engineer. Wykle sees the scholarship awarded to the NSBE group as a stepping stone because Purdue University is one of her top choices for school. The NSBE program has helped Wykle by giving her the opportunity to experience realistic workshops and helping her improve in her science and math skills. In preparation for these events the club met every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30 pm. In the meetings they practice their math and science skills. The club has visited other conventions to help them in competition. They went to Maryland for a convention where they had the opportunity to tour John Hopkins University. Overall, NSBE has benefitted the students who join by “helping to improve their math and science skills and engineering skills, and especially their leadership and communication skills,” Calhoun said. Students plan for summer jobs ABRIANA HERRON Reporter Getting a job is the next step in many people’s lives after they are finished with school. Some students already have a job and are getting a taste of the business world. With the summertime approaching many students are preparing to get a summer job. Working as a lifeguard is one of the many jobs that some students are looking for summer employment. There are many requirements to become a lifeguard. Due to the new pool area, students are have the opportunity to complete these requirements during the school year. Junior Wesley Velez is participating in the lifeguarding class. She likes the class and experience she is getting. “It gives you a different experience,” Velez said. “It doesn’t feel like a class.” Velez has wanted to be a lifeguard ever since she was little. By taking this course she is getting closer to becoming one. Her only challenge is that her finger is broken. “I am not able to swim until my finger heals,” She said. Other than her broken finger, Velez has no other challenges for the course. She recommends this class for students because it is not a hard, it is fun, and it brings students together. Sophomore Shamorie Bailey is also taking the lifeguarding course. He felt that the class would benefit him in the future. Bailey’s biggest challenge with the class would be remembering all the skills, but he has figured out a way to overcome his challenge. “I just study the skills that he gives us on our flash drives,” He said. “Sometimes I look up videos on YouTube to help me out too.” With thousands of jobs for teenagers, another popular job would be to work at the zoo. Senior Edgar Gomez just started working at the zoo as a photographer. He began working there because he thought it was a good place to work at. “Seemed like a very friendly and open environment,” Gomez said. He had to change a lot of his schedule around to prepare for the job. “I started sleeping better and putting more effort into taking pictures,” he said. With many jobs, there are many challenges to come with them. For Gomez it is dealing with exhausted people, and he has to encounter them every day. Gomez has figured out that the best way to conquer his challenge is by staying calm and trying to be respectful. One of Gomez’s co-workers is junior Kyla Knox. It is also Knox’s first time working with the zoo. She too also has problems with the customers. “Some days you have nice customers and some days you have mean ones,” Knox said. 12 Class of 2016 is on their way[ SEnIORS may 2016 Mohammad Al-Khazaali IUPUI: Computer Sciences Jeniffer Alcala Gomez Undecided April Alexander Undecided: Hairstylist Rebekah Alford Indiana U: Psychology Nicole Algate Indiana U: Undecided Brennen Allen Undecided: Business Mgmnt. Kayla Allen Lincoln U: Communications Makayla Allen Marian U: Nursing Trae Allen Undecided Brenda Alvarez Undecided Yvette Anderson Undecided Mariella Angeles Manchester College: Pharmacy Willy Artiste IUPUI: Biology Lizette Arroyo Undecided Jaelene Arteaga IUPUI: Physics/philosophy Alex Askew Undecided Asia Bagwell UIndy: Chemistry Lydia Baiden Berea College: Undecided Lauren Baker Purdue: Biology Skyler Balta Undecided Markale Banks Undecided Michael Banks Undecided: Pilot Pedro Banks Undecided Tiffani Banks U. Miami: Undecided Bradley Barnette Undecided Christopher Barnes ARMY Christopher Barnett Undecided: Computer Science Michelle Bass Ball State: Psychology Justin Bates Hampton U: Marketing Zachary Battles Undecided Mario Bautista Flores Undecided Cynthia Beatty Vincennes U: History Taylor Bell Ball State: Journalism Tyler Bell Lincoln U: Accounting Jade BenHameda Undecided K’dreon Benton Undecided Robert Bering Undecided Damon Berry IUPUI: Undecided Christopher Birch Undecided Tony Blake Undecided Diana Blanco Delgado Ivy Tech: Nursing Desmond Bland Undecided Brandon Blunt Undecided Kieara Booker Undecided Cullen Booth Indiana U: Environmental Mgmt. Armani Bowens Undecided Asa Boyd Indiana U: Counseling JQuan Boykin Undecided Tyrone Boykin Undecided Eric Bradley Indiana U: Microbiology Brittani Brandon Undecided Kyleen Bravo Mechanic/Tattoo Artist Tiffany Broderick IUPUI: Nursing Alexzander Brown Undecided Ashanti Brown Ball State: Psychology Christopher Brown NAVY Jamilia Brown Ball State: Pre-Med Keenen Brown Tattoo Artist Sandra Brown U Mississippi: Chemical Engineering Jessica Buchalter Work Tyler Bunton Undecided Lee Burks Marian U: Actuary DeMond Burnette Undecided: Graphic Design Imani Burns IUPUI: Undecided Kaleb Burnside Undecided Kaden Bury U.S. Army Kirsten Bush IUPUI: Psychology Willie Butler Indiana State: Undecided Dominic Campbell Undecided Jorge Campos-Gonzalez Work Fatima Candido-Rubio Ivy Tech:Nursing Iveth Canelas Army/National Guard Keith Cannon Undecided: Game Design Steven Carlisle Ivy Tech: Music Technology Makaysia Carson University S. 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Iyundae Adebowale IUPUI: Biochemistry Lenin Aguilar Xavier: Biology Hazel Aguirre Undecided Kelly Aguirre Ivy Tech: Nursing Michael Aguirre Undecided Christian Ahialegbedzi Undecided Olabode Akinsanmoye Indiana State: Nursing Olamide Akinsanmoye Undecided These responses were based on questionnaires given out to seniors in their English classes at the beginning of May when some students had not yet decided their future plans. Alphonse Owens Tariece Jones Edward Matthews Indiana State: Music Performance Undecided Undecided Jontez Owens Krystlann Justice Mag-Berlie Maurice Undecided: Business Management Central State: Criminal Justice Indiana U: Law/Public Policy Kyra Owens Trocon Karmo Anycia Maxwell Undecided: Psychology U. of Kentucky: Medical Lab. Science U. of Houston: Aerospace Eng. 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Undecided Marian University: Undecided Tougaloo College: Marketing Tennessee State: Biochemistry Indiana U: Computer Science Gerad Encarnacion IUPUI: Accounting Bradley Englert Undecided Moniece English Undecided Dereon Eskew Vincennes: Undecided Michael Espinal Undecided Lucy Esterline Undecided Deiyona Evans Undecided: Nursing Kabir Falana Undecided Damilola Fasipe Indiana U: Undecided Simeon Felix Undecided Tanaja Ferguson IUPUI: Nursing Taylor Ferguson Air Force Miata Finkley Undecided Kevin Flores IUPUI: Mechanical Engineering Kimberly Flores Indiana U: Undecided Franklin Foland Undecided Nicholas Formica Undecided Isaiah Fowlkes Firefighter Kristopher Franklin Millikin U.: Sports Management Mykea Frazier Texas State: Marketing Camille Futch-Faulkner Undecided Jamon Gaines Indiana U: Undecided Brenda Garcia Undecided Jasmine Harris Indiana State: Nursing Derek Hawthorne Marion U: Marketing Danielle Hayden SENIORS may 2016 Diana Rodriguez IUPUI: Pre-Law Lesly Rodriguez Aurora: 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Ricky Taylor Undecided: Journalism Samuel Teague IUPUI: Media Arts Nudeh Teah Indiana State: Undecided Toni Temple Jackson State: Economics Diana Tepas Undecided Jarrard Terrell Ball State: Athletic Training Nia Terry Ball State: Math Education Davon Thomas Lincoln Tech. Diamond Thigpen Indiana State: Secondary Ed. Derrick Thomas Undecided Elijah Thomas IPFW: Accounting Justin Thomas Undecided Dejah Thompson Undecided Nyjah Thompson Ivy Tech:Culinary Arts Kristopher Thornton Undecided Andrew Thorp IUPUI: Music Technology Thulaypaw Thwe IUPUI: Education Cameron Tibbs Undecided Natalie Timm Montana State Keyla Torres Rodriguez Undecided Elhadj Tounkara Air Force Dennys Trujillo Undecided Jai Tudor Purdue: Undecided Kristen Turner Undecided Esperanza Valledor Undecided Polita Valledor Undecided Martin Velazquez Undecided Delanys Velez De La Cruz Undecided Marille Velez Undecided Perla Venancio Law Enforcement Emma Vespini IUPUI: Exercise Science Sandra Viera Moreno Undecided Mychal Vinson Undecided Jawaun Viverette Ivy Tech: Undecided Katherine Waldschmidt Ivy Tech: Web Design Oh the Places They’ll Go Seniors celebrated their college decisions during lunch on Friday April 29. When students showed their acceptance letter, they were offered a cupcake and a chance to sign their name on the wall indicating their college choice. Arayla Walker Ivy Tech: Psychology Mikayla Walker Indiana State: Undecided Princess Walker Ball State: Nursing Tarpeh Walker Indiana U: Nursing Zachalize Wallace Undecided Logan Walters Undecided Clayton Warner Undecided Choecen Waters Undecided Alyssa Welch IUPUI: Animation Deonta’ Welch Indiana State: Undecided Aaron White NAVY Stephanie Whitlock Indiana U: Secondary Ed. Johnny William Marian U: Undecided Austin Williams Air Force Bianca Williams Undecided Chienne Williams Undecided:Wildlife Technician Dejah Williams Undecided 13 Kayla Williams Ivy Tech: Fine Arts Mitchell Williams Undecided Tyonna Williams Mississippi Valley: Accounting Ebony Wilson Ball State: Communications Jayla Wilson Undecided Shania Wilson Undecided Calyn Wims Undecided Jesse Winters IUPUI: Exercise Science Justin Winterboer Manchester College: Marketing Tewolde Woldai Ball State: Undecided Renita Woodson UIndy: Public Relations Tarionna Woods Indiana State: Nursing Wallysha Wright Undecided Lane Yeary IUPUI: Business Syed Asad Zahidi Indiana U: Computer Science 14 ENTERTAINMENT may 2016 A year in review crossword Directions: Look at the pictures to find clues to the answers for the crossword.The answers can be names, events or activities. The answers can be found one the bottom of the page. 2. 1. 6. 1. 2. 4. 3. 8. 7. 3. 5. 10. 4. 9. 5. 11. 6. 7. 8. 10. 9. 11. ANSWERS: 1 - AlyssaClay 2 - Rileydancemarathon 3 - Thiernodiallo 4 - Michaelcheesebourough 5 - Kaceyramsey 6 - Durantelee 7 - Devenramsey 8 - seniorformal 9 - Omarcisneros 10 - Thewiz 11. Signingday Graduation information May 23 - period 7 final exam May 24 - Periods 2,4,6 exams (1:30 dismissal) May 25 - Periods 1,3,5 exams (1:30 dismissal) June 2 - Graduation rehearsal and ceremony Graduation rehearsal schedule: 8:15 a.m. - seniors report to PHS 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - panoramic picture in the West Gym 9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. - Board the assigned buses for transport to graduation rehearsal, Indiana Farmers Coliseum 10:00 a.m.-noon - Graduation rehearsal Any senior who needs transportation to the school for rehearsal should board a school bus at the closest elementay school at 7:45 a.m. No student is allowed to arrive by private transportation to the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Ceremony information 5:45 p.m. - seniors should arrive at the Indiana Farmers Colliseum 7:00 p.m. - Graduation Graduation information: Each senior will receive 8 graduation tickets, and attendees should expect a nominal parking fee for each vehicle parked at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum PROM may 2016 15 Sew the right thing For a female, finding the perfect dress for prom can be one of the most stressful parts of the experience. Instead of settling for a dress that would not be everything she imagined, senior Ayinde Locket-Palmer decided to make her own. In order to make her dress, LockettPalmer had to buy all of her materials, including fabric and needles. Lockett said that making her dress only cost her around $150, which is less expensive than most of the dresses that she looked at in stores. Lockett-Palmer will be attending Kent State University next year for fashion merchandising, so she figured that this would be the perfect opportunity to practice her skills. The prom dress was the first time she would do something to this extent. “Why find someone to make the perfect dress for me when I could make it myself?” Locket-Palmer said. Since this was the first time LockettPalmer had attempted to make her own dress, she went through a lot of fashion failures. “Every time I would lift up my arms my top would come up,” Lockett-Palmer said. With the assistance of her cousin who graduated with a fashion degree, Lockett-Palmer was able to fix all of the dress’s flaws. She sewed every aspect of her dress. Although she became frustrated at times while preparing for the event, she said she received lots of positive comments regarding her homemade dress, and that people were impressed with her abilities. CENTER PHOTO: Jaelyn Nichols and Aaron Jones dance to “This Time” after being announced king and queen. PURE GOLD Juniors and seniors reflect on prom’s “A Golden Affair” CEARA STALLWORTH Reporter n a day filled with sunshine and a small breeze, 800 juniors and seniors spent their morning preparing for one of the most anticipated events of the school year. For these students, the event lasted one day, but for the prom committee, it was a three-month process. The prom committee consisted of junior class officers as well as a few other select juniors who met weekly to plan the events which developed into the theme “A Golden Affair”. Many of the committee members said that planning the prom was stressful but rewarding. Junior Sydney Bible said that there was a lot of pressure put on the prom committee to make prom a night to remember. “It was very nerve wrecking,” junior LaBrea Jenkins said. “We just wanted everything to be perfect.” The prom committee worked on the prom concept after receiving ideas from the student council. They looked through countless catalogues in order to narrow down choices, eliminating any theme that has previously been used. Despite the stress of planning and getting everything ready for prom, the committee was optimistic. Before the event occurred, junior Jasa Bailey said, “Everything will come together.” Prom Committee Sponsor Cheryl Wilkerson said that although it can get hectic at times, it still was an exciting process for the committee and herself. She was proud of the overall outcome. “Our prom was exceptional,” Wilkerson said. The decorative atmosphere of the ballroom revolved around the theme but students’ choices of attire typically did not reflect the theme. Instead, students wore what they wanted. “I think you should wear what expresses you,” senior Asa Boyd said, agreeing that the theme of the prom does not influence the attire. Senior Bryan Reed showed up in a plum tuxedo with his date on his arm who wore a long royal blue dress. As a senior, Reed said he looked forward to his last prom experience, adding that all of the preparation and stress was worth it after he stepped into the ballroom. “Seeing everybody dressed nice just made my heart happy,” Reed said. “I felt like I was in The Great Gatsby.” The usual expectation for prom is that females spend more time and money preparing for prom than males do, and senior Kyra Owens agrees. “I did most of my preparing a couple of days before prom,” Owens said. “I just got my makeup and hair done the day of.” With the costs of her dress, accessories, hair and makeup, Owens said that prom is not cheap. She added that she paid $80 for photographs at the event as memorabilia. According to Owens, prom was even more special for her because it was also her eighteenth birthday. She said that that made her experience even more memorable. “It was a great night, a great experience,” Owens said. HIGHLIGHTS Cost of tickets: $40 per person Location: Old National Center Date: April 23, 2016 Theme: A Golden Affair Prom king and queen: Aaron Jones and Jaelyn Nichols Prom prince and princess: Candace Woods and Rahman Minor Special guest performance: Antony Winfrey who sang “This Time” by John Legend Number of tickets sold: More than 750 may 2016 Pike Hi-Life Staff Bios Jordan MacMillan Mrs. April Moss Years on staff: 2.5 years Years on staff: 17 years at PHS Newspaper has been my sanctuary. It has been a place where I have learned all of the skills necessary to be a journalism major at Ball State University next year. “ Position: Adviser Watching the students continue to grow and mature as journalists is an extremely rewarding experience. They are truly documenting history and obtaining lifelong skills. Stephany Briceño Sarah Medrano Years on staff: 1 year Years on staff: 1 year “ Position: Reporter “ Position: Photographer Newspaper has been an open door to new experiences I never imagined going through. Being in Newspaper has helped me succeed in my English class. I liked how we all got along and got pretty close. We all bonded over both semesters. We were able to have fun while keeping our priorities straight. “ Janay Watson Ceara Stallworth Years on staff: 1 year Years on staff: 1 year “ Position: Reporter Newspaper has broadened my horizons and has helped me find who I am as a writer. I’ve taken an interest in what’s going on in the media and I have a better understanding to what it takes to be an effective newswriter. I initially didn’t want to join Newspaper because English was not my best subject, but it wasn’t what I expected. The class helped me to expand my creativity as far as writing goes. And I met a lot of great people. “ “ Position: Reporter “ Abriana Herron Haleigh Stiner Years on staff: 1 year Years on staff: 1 year “ Position: Reporter Newspaper has been an easy-going class that I like to come to. I enjoy writing for the papers and going out to interview people. I also enjoy the students in the class; we’re like a family. “ Special Thanks... “ Position: Reporter “ “ Position: Editor-in-chief “ This letter is nothing like any article I have ever had published in an issue of the newspaper. For the past two years I have dreaded this inevitable farewell letter to the readers of the Pike Hi-Life. Having been a part of such an involving and dedicated staff for the majority of my high school career, it’s such a bittersweet goodbye as I leave to continue my studies of journalism at Ball State University in the fall. But I leave knowing that I am prepared for the next step of my career, and I have wonderful advisors to thank for that. To Mrs. Carolina ProcterBouza, who I was fortunate to have as an advisor for a bit of my time on the staff - thank you for pushing me to broaden my writing abilities and tackle stories which I knew nothing about. I know that will benefit me for the future when I am assigned stories over random topics. Thank you for giving me constructive criticism when I did not turn in my best work, and giving me the opportunity to mold my stories into some amazing pieces. To Mrs. April Moss, whom I have spent more hours in school with than anyone else - thank you for introducing me to the amazing world of journalism my freshman year, and for helping me to advance my skills with writing as well as photography and design. Although they were equally stressful, my time on the yearbook and newspaper staffs was time that I will cherish forever. You looked at me with so much admiration, and I looked at you as an inspiration. I honestly don’t know who has helped each other more over the past four years. To my past editor-in-chief’s Natalie Huffine and Sage Peglow, - thank you for being excellent examples of a student leader and providing me with enough confidence where I was able to be in charge of an entire staff of new reporters for a whole year. You have no idea how much I looked up to you while you were here, and how much I aspire to be like you now. To my staff, who I have been able to watch grow into the confident individuals that you are now. With a staff of 6 reporters and one photographer, we were able to release six amazing issues of the newspaper which were the highlights of my senior year. Thank you for allowing me to practice being a teacher for a while. Good luck returners... -Jordan MacMillan, editor-inchief “ Editor Farewell “ 16 staff Newspaper has helped me to branch out and become more confident in myself. I’ve also made a lot of friends. Mr. Csikos, Mrs. Procter, Mrs. Swayne, Prestige Portraits, The Pike’s Peek Yearbook Staff, Mrs. Moss’s journalism classes, Mrs. Wilkerson
