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Corey Jackson class president

HomecomingHP’s New “Jobs For Americas Graduates” Program

Senior Girls show spirit at the Homecoming Parade. From left: La Tina Vance, Katie Addington, Samaj Ross, Kayla Hugghis and Brittany Strayhorn

2 October 2013

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StaffEditor In Chief

Isaiah NanceNewspaper Editor

Brianna Stamps Web Editor

Watson SamuelsonSports Editor

Kameron EmeryBusiness Editor

Alexus LacyPhoto Chief

Jesus GallegosStaff WritersRosa FloresGuliet Diaz

Justice WallaceYiovanna AlveradoPhantasia GreenePaulina Rodriguez

Tori CornwellAnalisia GaliciaKeimara Darr

The newspaper and yearbook staffs have combined this year into one Publication Staff. Bring us your story ideas, photo events, compliments and complaints. We are here to tell your story.

Front: Tori Cornwell, Isaiah Nance, and Paulina Rodriguez. Row two: Yiovanna Alvarado, Brianna Stamps, Analisia Galicia, Keimara Darr, Rosa Flores and Phantasia Greene. Back row: Jesus Gallegos, Justice Wallace, Watson Samuelson, Alexus Lacy, Avae Peppers, and Guliet Diaz. Not pictured, Kameron Emery

If you found an envelope with money in it on your birthday, would you keep it?

Freshman Terrell Ray found an envelope with $40 lying in Mr. Scott Kickhaefer’s room. He didn’t want to just take it, so he asked a few people if they were missing an envelope. No one claimed it.

So he gave it to Mr. Kickhaefer not knowing that Kickhaefer had lost the envelope containing a donation for the trip to Scotland,

Kickhaefer was so grateful he sent out an e-mail to all

teachers bragging about the good deed. It caught Link Crew’s attention, so they decided to throw a surprise celebration for Ray.

When asked why he didn’t keep the money for himself, Ray responded, “I would have been hurt if someone took $40 from me.”

Ray was surprised after walking into the Link Crew room; he said, “I felt like people cared, and I didn’t think it was a big deal.”

Ray said he had a great time and was proud that he did it.

Great Scot!Freshman honored for doing the right thing

By Tori Cornwell

Terrell Ray is surprised with card from Link Crew.

3OCTOBER 2013

After school hours most stu-dents head home to relax after a long day. But some dedicated students stay afterwards and work hard in the Highland Park garden.

The garden was an idea started by a student three years ago. Neil McKay, a science teacher, and Victoria Peoples, a social worker, decided to continue it with the students.

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and successfully harvested was OHWWXFH��&DUURWV�ZDV�WKH�ÀUVW�crop failure. 7KH�PRVW�GLIÀFXOW�SDUW�RI�

caring for the garden is coming during the summer.

The gardening class tends to it during the summer and McKay comes up a couple times to check on it.

The garden club has been donating most of its crops to students, families, teachers, and harvesters for the past two years.

They donated about 150 lbs last summer to Harvesters. They donated 25 lbs in early September and the number is increasing.

McKay said most of the crop is donated to students and staff.

Garden Club Gathers Harvest

Here We Go AgainScots Theatre Presents

By Paulina Rogriguez

By Justice Wallace

Zombie Prom is a girl loves ghoul rock and roll Off- Broadway show where the law is laid down by a zany, cruel principal.

Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump.

He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s

heart. He still wants to graduate,

but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom.

The principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal reporter seizes on him as the freak.

Performances are 7 p.m. November 7 - 9.

Teri Walton is directing the play.

The Scots Theatre were invited back to perform at the )ULQJH�)HVWLYDO��WKH�ODUJHVW�ÀQH�arts festival in the world.

Theater teacher Scott Kickhaefer will take seven students and two adults to Edinburgh Scotland in August.

Each student is required to raise $6,500 dollars, making that an overall total of $65,500 dollars.

They are earning the money by selling discount cards, DVNLQJ�WKH�DOXPQL��UDIÁLQJ�off quilts, and have created a website to make donations.

The Scots will be performing a play that currently is being written by Darren Canady, head playwright at Kansas University.

The students will be part of the American High School Theatre Festival, which is held in conjunction with the Fringe Festival each August.

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Kansas high school invited to perform at the festival in 2012.

Scots Theatre invited back to Scotland

Students gather up the food they grew in the school garden.

4 October 2013

Walking around school, visitors will notice many changes that took place over the summer.

Most of the big changes have happened in the science EXLOGLQJ��VSHFLÀFDOO\�LQ�URRPV�6���6���DQG�6���$�QHZ�ÁRRU�was installed, and also new doors and cabinets were added.

“I love that I have more space and everything looks nice,” said biology teacher Becky Finck

Another change in the school is in robotics where two large robots were installed.

These robots are intended to give students a chance to experience the way it would be in an actual factory. The robot work station simulates a real job area.

The whole system cost roughly around $125,000 which was the most amount of

money spent on one thing this summer.

Dr. Bruce Babin said, “These robots will help my advanced students better learn programing.”

Other changes throughout the school would be new doors, new asphalt around the science building, new guttering outside the ROTC classroom, and the large electronic sign at the entrance of the school.

Improvements were paid with money that was left from the grant and partially district funded, said Mr. Dustin Dick, assistant principal. The costs were more than $500,000.

More changes are soon to come. The north gym will soon have new folding chairs with the HP logo and a new score table.

The woodshop will also be renovated into a computer lab.

Changes to the building

Governor Sam Brownback visited Highland Park to intro-duce the new program, Jobs for America’s Graduates or JAG on August 26.

He brought many supporters of the program including the Secretary of the Department of Children and Families Phyllis Gilmore, and the Director of JAG Kansas Matt Fering.

JAG is a program to keep students in school and to help provide a pathway for attend-ing a two or four year college, a trade school, the military, or full-time employment after graduation.

It is also to help build SURIHVVLRQDO�FRQÀGHQFH�LQ�students. The program is aimed towards at-risk students as another resource to aid in their

success. The Department of Children and Families fund the program.

Michael Munoz is the JAG specialist here at Highland Park.

His plans with the program are to inform the students of the expectations and the skills that are demanded from the business community like team building, resume building, community service, and fund-raising. He will also inform the business community that there DUH�TXDOLÀHG�+LJKODQG�3DUN�students to be a part of their dynamic work force.

Students interested in being part of this program contact Mr. Munoz in room 203.

New JAG Program

Gov. Sam Brownback receives a plaque by Lillian Jackson and Randi Wheat.

New robot work station area simulates a factory conveyor belt.

By Guliet Diaz and Isaiah Nance

By Brianna Stamps

5OCTOBER 2013

Bring Your Own DeviceBy Isaiah Nance

By Jesus Gallegos

By Isaiah Nance

Are you connected? Bring Your Own Device

is a new way for students to connect their devices to one RI�WKH�VFKRRO·V�QHZ�ZL�À�networks.

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internet and requires a password for the authentication login.7KH�ZL�À�QHWZRUN�ZDV�

created to give students an RIÀFLDO�LQWHUQHW�VRXUFH��

Many students were using the TPS501, which was not intened to be a shared network.

“Technically students aren’t

supposed to be able to, but in some situations the password has been comprimised allowing them to access it,” said Brandy Robben

Along with BYOD network WKHUH�LV�D�JXHVW�ZL�À�QHWZRUN��tps-Guest. This one is intended for substitues and student teachers.

The network does not have DXWKHQWLÀFDWLRQ�ORJLQ�EXW�WKH�ÀOWHULQJ�IRU�WKH�LQWHUQHW�LV�WKH�same as the one for students.

Kay McWilliams said, “This idea is good because now we can access internet whenever we want to and we don’t need to sneak around doing it.”

Struggling with homework? Highland Park Study Share has the solution.

Log into Facebook and add the study group. There, students post homework problems that they have.

With the help of math teacher Cheryl Delacruz, other teachers and tutors, the students recive the help they need.

This page was created by senior and student body president Corey Jackson.

“It’s mainly for the students who need help with homework or can’t make it to tutoring”, Jackson said.

Currently in the group there are around 105 members and about a dozen teachers and tutors involved.

Jackson says that more people are using it every day and sending request to be in the group.

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,�À[HG�P\�;ER[�RQ�a tutorial I found on YouTube.- sophomore Noah Johnson

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I learned how to do Bantu Knots on YouTube. -senior Lashon J. Hyster

Things students have learned through YouTube tutorials.

6 OCTOBER 2013

Earl Wallace handing candy out to the crowd.

Elijah Reed, Korynne McWilliams, Cynthia Gross, and Heather King on the theatre !oat.

Jazmin Soto painting faces.

History teachers show o" their history dynasty.

Homecoming

Carley Flowers and Malik Keith on the sophomore !oat.

Kaylin Dach and Mckenna Hobart with the GBSA !oat

7october 2013

h o m e c o m i n g c a n d i d a t e sKing and queen

Queen candidates

What was your favorite moment at Highland Park?

“When i made varsity my freshman year in soccer.” -Maribel Alcantara

“The team won the homecoming game sophomore year and I got to keep the game ball.” -Kameron Clark

What was your most embarrassing moment?

“ When I was texting and going down some stairs, I fell.” -Jasmin Soto-Roberts

“When i was about 8, I was walking home from school and i peed my pants.” Alex RuizWhat do you do on your free time?

“I sing.” -Diaalo Clements

“Spend time with my niece and hang out with friends.” -Sha’Von Ray

What was your favorite moment at Highland Park?

¢%HLQJ�RQ�WKH�ҕHOG�everyday.” –Nancy Raska

How did you feel when you were nominated?“ I thought they made a mistake. I was shocked to hear my name announced.” -Jesus Gallegos

What do you do on your free time?“Hang out with friends.” -Logan Flowers

“Hang out with Bri.” -Destini Gilian

Queen Jasmin Soto-Roberts and King Logan Flowers

8 October 2013

Gabe DaltonSubject: BiologyHow long have you been teaching? First year.Why Highland Park? Biotech is offered here.Fun Fact: Has met Bill Clinton.

Bria CollinsSubject: English 9How long have you been teaching? Two yearsWhy Highland Park? Mr Ackerman talked about how passionate he was of the school.Fun fact: 6KH�LV�D�FHUWLÀHG�open water scuba diver

New TeachersBy Yiovanna Alvarado

Is Friday School a Success?

By Watson Samuelson ROTC has had a tidal wave

of freshman cadets eagerly joining the program this year.

A total of 67 freshman signed up this year and only 9 have dropped out the program so far. Major Peter Kind and Sergeant Fernando Adams are both eager for the cadets in learn what the programs about.

“Like we tell freshman every year, ROTC is not for just joining the military, it’s teaching them to become a

leader and a better citizen and to prepare for the life after high school,’’ Adams said

“I joined ROTC because when I graduate high school I want to go into the Air Force Academy.” Freshman Paige Porter said as the students went around the room to say why they joined ROTC.

ROTC has already started preparing the cadets already ZDQWLQJ�WR�MXPS�KHDG�ÀUVW�LQ�the program with drill practices to prepare them for the drill

team, saber team, and color guards.

A total of 12 cadets have been going to practice and if they stay and are hooked they have their new cadet team already.

“Were taking this year to another new approach entirely,” Kind said. “We set up a leadership team caste and they will be mostly teaching the freshman and make sure there ready to wear the uniform right and proudly.”

-Assigned seatings-Must report to the media

center by 3:10 p.m.. Students who do not serve

Friday School will receive a full day of ISS the following Monday.

On average there are 15 students scheduled to serve Friday School but only half of them actually serve.

“I think this tardy policy is very effective, we have

students stop by room 101 to ask how many tardies they have to ensure they don’t reach eight,” said Jessica Johnston, division principal.

Some students say it has detoured them from being tardy.

“It was so boring I promise to never be late again,” said junior Alysia Stewart-Davis.

By Keimara DarrHighland Park has put a

new tardy policy into action. This policy allows students to get eight tardies and then a Friday School is assigned. A Friday School is a three hour detention served in the media center. The rules are as followed:

-No gum or candy-No food or drinks-No sleeping

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9OCTOBER 2013

Football

Q: Do you have a freshman, junior varsity and varsity team?

A: “There are not enough players for a freshman and junior varsity team.” The freshmen and sophomore players are joined together to play on the junior varsity team.

Q: What the goal of the season?

A: “We want to go 500 this year and win the last three games.”

Q: What players should we be watching?

A: “Kameron Clark, Miguel Roberts, and Shawn Knox”

Q: Who is the biggest rival this year?

A: “Traditionally it is Topeka High, but since we want to win the last three games to move on, it is going to be with Shawnee Heights.”

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Quotes from the players:

“This year is not going how we planned. If we keep taking steps forward, we will be good in the long run.” -Kameron Clark

“Hardwork pays off if you put in work.” -Miguel Roberts

By Alexus Lacy

10OCTOBER 2013

What are the goals for the season?To get through the season and to get better every day.

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Who is the biggest rival?T-High or T-West

When is your next game?Oct. 8 and we play Topeka High.

How many returning players?Seven

How many players do you have?About 29 total.

How many games have you won?Variety has none and JV has won one and tied one.

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Pedro Cruz-Garcia talks Soccer

By Rosa Flores

William Corona battles for the ball against Washburn Rural.

How long have you played?-3 years

What’s your favorite thing about the sport?-It’s like a big familyAny family members play?-No, I wishPlan to play a!er high school?-Yes, if I gets a scholarshipPlay for fun or competition? _ Both.

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By Kameron Emery

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VolleyballDestini Gillian returns the ball.

11OCTOBER 2013

TennisCross Country

What do you think about HP going back to 5A? How will this affect your team?

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Freddy Maisberger: I am very excited. It will allow my team in all three sports (cross-country, wrestling and track) to be more effective. I feel it will give a better chance for our athletes to complete at the state level.

Nick Cummings: The football team never got to go 4A. Nothing has changed for us. I wish the District would follow the district lines for kids, so our school and football team would grow and get the players who should attend here. That would EHQHÀW�WKH�WHDPV�KHUH�DV�well as academics.

Shawn O’Brien: Since many of the opponents we face in the Central League are 5A, and it is a very competitive league when it comes to tennis. I liked competing on the 4A regional. I felt like we had a lot more opportunity there based on the size and experience level of the team.

Jackie Cummings:I didn’t coach last year so when the school was 4A it didn’t effect me. I think going back to 5A isn’t going to effect the team because the team plays 5 and 6A teams in the League anyway.

Chad Brown:For baseball it will make WKLQJV�GLIÀFXOW���$�LV�loaded with good teams. Seaman and Shawnee Heights have combined for 9 or 10 state titles and they will be our regional opponents. We do have familiarity with them, though, so that can make the players a little more comfortable. It will be interesting.

By Avae Peppers

By Phantasia Greene

By Tori Cornwell

The Cross Country team has been adding up the miles.

The team runs three miles on average every day after school and has been competing in several meets.

Coach Freddy Maisberger said he thinks everyone should look out for seniors Salene Tavares and Elijah Miller.

Recently Tavares took fourth place at the Shawnee Heights High School Run.

Tavares said the Manhattan Invitational will be the toughest race yet but she just told herself to keep moving forward and it’ll be over soon.

Earl Wallace, a 10th grader, said, “The toughest race for me ZLOO�EH�WKH�UHJLRQDOV�EXW�,�ZLOO�ÀQG�that one person who I will watch and beat.”

Wallace likes the fact that cross country builds up his legs. His best time so far has been around 24.35.

Maisberger said, “I would really like for the students to enjoy it and would really hope they would run a lot in their adult lives.”

The team will be competing in Junction City on Saturday Oct. 5.

Elijah Miller running at Lake Shawnee.

Alisha White returns the ball from her court.

AQQ: What is the hardest thing about playing?A: Practicing.Q: How did you feel when you placed third?A: I felt like I deserved it, it was hot outside like 104.Q: What’s the worst match you have had?A: Last year in the second round at regionals when I lost

Q: Has anyone medaled or placed?A: Yes, Alisha White and Camille SandersQ: How many players are there?A: !ere are 8 players with tennis this year.Q: What’s next?A: Bonner Springs on !ursday is last tournament before regionals.

12 October 2013

When did you decide you wanted to become school president?

“Right after hearing Victor Ortega’s speech when he was elected.”

What were your goals when \RX�¿UVW�ZHUH�HOHFWHG"

“I wanted to have the students together by talking to them about taking care of the school. I wanted them to have more school pride.”

Have your goals changed since then? If so, how?

“I’m more focused on representing the students now by advocating with the administration and with community members.”

What do you expect to get out of your experience as president?

“I want to learn how to become a much better leader”

You have been one of the most involved presidents Highland Park has had in a while; Why do you think that is?

“I’m not letting things distract me. I think the problem with other presidents was that they were working more toward the staff than the student body.”

Hello,Mr. President

Corey JacksonBy Jesus Gallegos