April 27, 2007 Vol. 35 Issue 13
Editorial: Students should cherish high school memories
By Dustin Corban, sr.
Graphics Editor
High school is a place where memories are meant to be made.
The memories that are made here are more special than ones that are just
made on random days. Memories that remind us of high school are ones that
remind us of what happened, what we did, why we did it, and how we felt.
Some of them remind us of the better things while others remind us of the
not-so-good memories as well. With all of the memories that follow us, the
ones that are the most loved are those that some how created a turning point
in our lives.
Cartoon by Haley Huffman
Almost all of the memories follow us with something
we learned either in life or about a person.
Cherishing those moments is something we all do to remind ourselves that
even though life can be troubling, it can also be fun. We are always trying
to keep those memories with us, but sometimes it seems like they just cannot
be kept. We try to keep them alive by thinking of things that will remind
us of them.
Sometimes when we are not even trying to think of them they just come to
us, and other times when we purposely try to remember we cannot seem to find
what we were looking for. High school memories are not something to be taken
lightly, but something tells us that cherishing those moments is something
that needs to be done.
Without all of the memories that are made in high school, it feels that there
is a blank space in the story of students’ lives. Make sure to make
and keep memories of school.
Allow all students to
enjoy prom (pro)
By Chantel Verren, so.
Reporter/ Photographer
Prom is an exciting activity that happens only once a year,
and all of the sophomores and freshmen at our school should be given the
option to attend it no matter what grade they attend. It is not fair that
the only underclassmen who get to attend this exciting school activity are
those who go as the date of an upperclassman.
Getting all dressed up and getting pictures taken are a few of the things
that upperclassmen enjoy about prom. There is no reason that a person should
miss out on this event simply because they are a couple of years younger
than other students.
Seniors may believe that the freshmen are not old enough or mature enough
to hang out with them, but underclassmen have just as much right as the
upperclassman to get out and enjoy their high school years.
Some underclassmen do get asked to prom, but most people believe being
asked is just a popularity contest. People who go to prom tend to ask only
their
boyfriends/girlfriends, or close friends; they do not even bother giving
others a chance. If a senior or junior actually took a risk and asked a
person outside of their class, they might find out something new about
them. They
actually might have a good time with that person, even if they are younger.
Another reason for freshmen and sophomores to be allowed to attend prom
is that the dance would be a lot more fun because more people would be
there for the
entertainment.
Prom is an unforgettable experience, and no one should miss a chance to make
the memories that come with it.
Keep prom
attendance a tradition (con)
Bethany Wolverton, jr.
Reporter/Photographer
Traditionally, underclassmen do not go to prom unless invited
by a junior or senior. I believe this is the way it should stay.
Prom is a privilege that freshmen and sophomores have not earned yet, upperclassmen
have patiently anticipated prom for the first two years of their high school
career, and underclassmen should have to wait for that event as well.
If underclassmen begin going to prom their freshman year, they may eventually
get bored with prom.
The cost for all the things a student needs for one year of prom is already
high, now multiply that by four years. Instead of coming up with a total
of approximately
$200 to $800 for dresses for two years, a girl, or her parents, would have to
double that amount if she went all four years. This amount does not even include
the money spent on transportation, flowers, pictures, food, etc.
The school’s prom budget would also be affected. Preparatatory committees
would have to increase the amount of food, refreshments, and transportation required.
Also, a bigger space would be needed in order to account for the increase of
those in attendance.
After prom would also be affected as they would have to plan for the increase
in students as well.
Most of all, the reason why prom should remain a junior and senior tradition
is because it is just that, a tradition. Too many traditions have been changed
in the world, and our school should not contribute to changing another one without
good cause.
Review: Pursuit of Happyness
hit movie for entire family
By Melissa Splechter, jr.
Reporter/Photographer
The Pursuit of Happyness is a good movie that shows a person’s
will to survive and chase their dreams.
The movie is based on the life of Chris Gardner, played by the well-known
actor Will Smith. Smith’s real-life son, Jaden Smith, also stars in
the movie as Gardner’s son, Christopher.
After being left by his wife Linda, whose role is played by actress Thandie
Newton, Gardner is left trying to survive and support his son with no home
and no money.
In an attempt to provide for his family, Gardner initiates his dream to become
a stock broker as an intern as well as holding a job as a salesman. This
leads him to face many challenges.
Throughout their journey, Gardner and his son are kicked out of their home,
then they are forced to leave the motel they are living in due to not paying
the rent; eventually, they end up living in a train station as Gardner is
trying to earn more money as well as complete his internship.
In the end, the American dream survives as the father makes his dream come
true.
This is a great movie that the whole family can enjoy. It is a great story
that shows anything is possible for those who try. The fact that it is based
on the life of an actual person, makes the story that much more interesting
and inspiring.
Smith does an excellent job in portraying the real Gardner. It is easy for
audience members to get caught up in the drama and emotions that Smith exhibits.
J. Smith also does a good job acting the part of the son, Christopher. This
was his acting debut, but I am sure we will be seeing him more in future
movies
Would you like to see prom open
to sophomores and freshmen?
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Tanner Korf, sr., “No, prom
is a privilege and underclassman need to become more mature. They should
have to be a big bad senior or junior.”
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Lacey Womelsdorf, jr., “No,
because they will get a chance; they should have to wait just like
I had to during my freshman and sophomore years.”
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Micah Poovey, so., “I honestly do not care because obviously I will be a junior next year, so I will get my chance then.” |
Ruthie Ludlum,
fr., “Yes, I think it would be nice to see sophomores
and freshmen be able to go to prom.”
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Hailey Shoendaller, junior class sponsor, “No,
junior/senior prom is a rite of passage that students should look
forward to. |
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