volume 91 >> issue three >> nov. 18, 2011

pottytalk

Don’t get flushed away! This issue, we took a

plunge into what bathrooms here -- and around

the world -- are like. Turn to page eight to read

facts, stories and anything else you would want

to know about ‘the facilities’

how ‘bout a little …

inside...what’s important to you

To view news daily,

check out www.

cnhsmedia.com

your life

your expression

10 Election resultsLearn about our mayor-elect, an election poll-worker and what it is like to be a first-time voter11 Lugging the weightHave you ever thought about the consequences of lugging around your heavy backpack? Find out what a local chiropractor has to say about it

04 Staff editorialSchool spirit here is not traditional at all. We challenge you to show spirit in your own way24 Two minutes with... Senior Andy Conrad lives in a haunted house

12 Puppy loveSee how junior Danielle Heimlich’s best friend might be different from yours14 One lucky dayFreshman Allison Griffith’s mom got married on a once-in-a-lifetime day: 11/11/11

20-21 “Yo yo Bull Dogs!”Mr. Clark explains his signature phrase and students share their definitions of school spirit18 Freaky FridaySee what kids here are doing for Black Friday

your friends

your weekend

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We featured 56

kids this issue, not counting

the 223 we polled on page five.

Are you one of them?An assignment for The Triangle staff

turned into a story. Read on to learn about bathrooms here and around the world

Check out two sophomores’ experiences in the Child Development class

Get inside senior Emily Haight’s head

editor-in-chiefKatie Kutsko

content editorsHillary McCloskeyVanessa Staublin

managing editorWhitney Olibo

copy editorRamya Vijayagopal

design editorGrace Snider

social media managerJenny Dieckmann

photo editorKeely Collier

business managerRob Young

maestro leadersKyla BallErika EspinozaRoth Lovins

staffKelli BookerAndy CarrAnnie DayNick EdwardsJadea GravesDean Anthony GrayAlexus JenkinsIan KincerTaylor KirchnerCarrie LatimerAdam LeClercSierra LollarCaiti MorrisNeal ShawDylan ThixtonMichael VogelAmanda WheelerEmily Wilkerson

adviserKim Green

What is an issue you think The Triangle needs to cover? Just like senior Connor Spurling,

your voice can be heard. Drop off a letter to the editor in

room 177 by Tues., Dec. 6 to let the student body hear what

you have to say.

04 your expression

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how you exercise

your freedom of

our staff“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

The First Amendment

The Triangle staff apologizes to Tom Tran and his family for a mistake we made in the article about him in our last issue. All staff members of The Triangle have the responsibility of living up to the high standards of CNHS Media. This means, above all, presenting the facts with the strictest accuracy. Because of potential

injury that mistakes of faulty reporting could cause to sources, students, all media and administration, emphasis will be and must be placed on preventing poor journalistic practices. We are sincerely sorry we failed to uphold this standard and rededicate ourselves to prevent this from happening again.

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223 students answered this question:

Do we have school spirit here?

What does school spirit mean to you?

According to freshman Josh Wooderd, it’s “when people are pumped up and read for any challenge.”

Sophomore Tessa Krempel said, “School spirit, to me, is when you have enough pride in your school to participate in events, no matter what is considered ‘cool.’”

“School spirit is supporting your school’s teams and clubs and cheering them on, even if

they win or lost, it’s being proud of your school,” junior Kynsey Zapfe said.

An overwhelming number of people in our school believe that we do have school spirit. Do you see it in the student section at football games? How about at a band competition? During an Academic Superbowl competition? In our National Merit Scholars? In our student media department? When Mr. Clark yells “Yo Yo, Bull Dogs”? School spirit creates

a sense of unity among students, even students who have nothing in common besides this school.

The Triangle staff has a challenge for you: find a way that you can show your school spirit. Find a way to connect with other students here. You might just build a connection that will last for the rest of your life; a connection to the rest of the Bull Dog Nation. Turn to page 20 to read more about recent successes here.

ourvoice: staff editorialSchool spirit here is not traditional. We have a lot

to be proud about. Our spirit is more focused, more concentrated. The Triangle staff challenges you to find

a way to show your school spirit

05nov. 18, 2011

From the time I was old enough

to know what the National Football

League was, I have been a

huge Indianapolis Colts fan. Recently, a lot of smack talk has been thrown at me because of the Colts’ losing record. I will admit, I am a little put-off because this is the year that Indianapolis hosts the Super Bowl, and now there is not even a chance that the Colts will make the playoffs.

Many people have stopped going to Colts games, and the old saying that Colts stands for “Count On Losing This Sunday” has made a comeback. Even though this is the case, I still choose to watch the

games, which some people like to laugh about. Yes, everyone, I know the Colts are yet to win a game. Yes, I am aware that Peyton Manning is the pilot of this team on the plane that is going down without him. However, I am not withdrawing my allegiance just because the Colts are not doing well.

On the other hand, I have heard many people, who just last year claimed to be “devoted fans” of the Colts, now say they hate the Colts. They claim to be fans of different teams, such as the Detroit Lions or Green Bay Packers. The terms that would be appropriate for people such as these are “bandwagon jumpers” and “fair-weather fans”. It is every fan’s choice to decide their level of devotion, whether it be fair-weather,

devoted or die-hard. However, fair-weather fans should acknowledge being the type of fan they actually are. They should not claim to be a “super fan” next year when Manning comes back and the Colts are a contender again.

As for the true fans, I applaud you. We stick with our team through the good and the bad, and it is not in vain. Hopefully the Colts will be good again next year. If not, well… it will happen eventually, and we will be there with them when it does.

Come on, we can win one game this season

...or, maybe good luck will come next year

sierralollar

lettertotheeditor blackfridaySenior wants to see humor in The Triangle

by Andy Carr, Ian Kincer and Adam LeClerc

Dear Triangle,As a somewhat experienced reader of your

magazine/newspaper, I felt that I should inform you of some of my thoughts about these first two issues.

They have both been very informative and somewhat uplifting; however, I feel like the student body really needs and wants some more lighthearted and goofy articles.

In past years, we’ve had Connor LeClerc’s always funny and interesting articles (which are my personal favorites) as well as Geordie’s “Grind My Gears” articles that both took a look at some ridiculous things that the students could really relate and get into. I understand, too, that those types of articles really depend on some quick witted and humored individuals that you may possibly be lacking currently on staff, but I really wish you could come up with some way to make some of the articles a little quirkier and interactive.

I mean no disrespect to you guys because you put on a pretty good paper. I just think that teens really like a little more humor in everything that they do and see. Thank you for the time it took you to read this and I wish the best on all your further issues throughout the year.

Sincerely,Connor Spurling

The real dangers of Black Friday. You have been warned

Sophomore Will Bridgeman is just like the rest of us. He plays soccer, participates in the school band, takes pride in his school

work and likes to spend time with his friends and family. However, Bridgeman has to monitor his health more carefully than other students here. He has to constantly strive to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Bridgeman was diagnosed with type one diabetes when he was nine years old.

“I was diagnosed on Spring Break of third grade. I was sick for a week, but the doctor said it was just a virus,” Bridgeman said. “The doctors decided to test my blood sugar. It was really high, so they sent me to the hospital.”

Seven years ago, as Bridgeman was lying in the hospital bed, he was not afraid or worried, but rather confused.

“I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t really feel scared because I didn’t know what it was,” said Bridgeman.

At the time, Bridgeman was unaware of how much his life had changed. After he was diagnosed, his parents were a little more restrictive on what they let their son do.

“When I was little, my mom didn’t like for me to stay the night with friends because she would not be there to help me monitor my blood sugar and make sure I was OK,” Bridgeman said.

Bridgeman has a very specific routine that he performs daily to keep his diabetes under control.

“I have to test my blood sugar six times a day. I also have an insulin pump that I wear all the time,” said Bridgeman.

Bridgeman admits that there are times when his diabetes is hard to control. During soccer, Bridgeman has to be cautious and always keep an eye on his blood sugar levels.

“I drink a lot of Gatorade and always monitor my numbers during soccer. I always have my supplies with me just in case,” Bridgeman said.

Bridgeman’s family is very good with helping him to control his diabetes.

“My family is always making sure I am okay,” Bridgeman said. “They are always asking me if there is anything they can do to help.”

Bridgeman is grateful for the support he receives from his family. However, he gives maximum credit to his mom for helping him manage his diabetes.

“Without my mom, my diabetes would be a lot harder to control,” says Bridgeman. “She is always helping me and checking up on me.”

Even though Bridgeman will always have to keep an eye on his blood sugar levels and always have his insulin pump clipped to his hip, he will not let his diabetes restrict him from living his life to the fullest.

“Diabetes won’t stop you as long as you keep it under control,” Bridgeman said. “Don’t ever let it stop you from doing anything you want to do.”

by Annie Day

06

what’s newDealing with

diabetesNovember is Diabetes

Awareness Month. This sophomore lives his life

with diabetes. Take a look at how he manages

your life

...lifewhat’s

happening in your

News recapU.S Navy Seals captured and killed Moammar Gaddafi Oct. 8Why should you care? The fierce rebel movement awed the world because of how quickly the news spread through social media; Facebook, a tool that a majority of us use daily, sparked a movement that ended a dictator. Who says social media is useless?

Israel and Hamas started their prisoner swap Oct. 18.Why should you care? 1,027 Palestinians were exchanged for a single Armored Corps Sergeant. The uneven numbers of this event make it obvious that this is a significant event. Political and religious tensions always involve everyone, even teenagers in America, because of the unpredictability of such a high-tension and often violent situation.

Coming upThe last day to give the Counselors your college or scholarship applications is Monday, Dec. 19. Good luck, seniors!

Hanukkah is Dec. 20. Did you know? According to www.hanukkahcelebrations.com, there are 17 correct ways to spell “Hanukkah”, including Chanukah, Hanukah, Hannukah and Chanukkah, the last being the choice preferred by the Temple Micah of Washington, D.C.

compiled by Ramya Vijayagopal

photo by Keely Collier

Looking at his monitor, sophomore Will Bridgeman checks his blood sugar levels during lunch. “During lunch, I have to administer more insulin,” he said. Bridgeman does not let his diabetes prevent him from participating in school activities.

To read freshman

Kirstin Skinner’s story and a Q&A with the nurse,

check out www.

cnhsmedia.com

07nov. 18, 2011

photo by Keely Collier

Bull Dogs end the fall season with high achievements and goals met

The women’s volleyball team was led by eight seniors

and placed fourth in their final tournament. Senior Kasi Prohaska reflects on the season and on her high school career.“I had a good senior season,” Prohaska said. “It was a lot of team bonding with my teammates outside of practice and in the school grounds.”Prohaska said that over her career, volleyball had changed her for the better.“Volleyball has made me a more approachable person,” Prohaska said. “I’m more familiar with everyone.”Prohaska admitted that though her overall career was enjoyable, there were disappointing times as well.“We didn’t win as much as we could have early on because we had trouble working as a team,” Prohaska said. “We had a lot of talent but we

couldn’t get it together.”Despite the adversity early on, Prohaska expressed that she also had a fun time her final season as a Bull Dog.“Seven other seniors on the team made it a lot more enjoyable,” Prohaska said. “We were a lot more familiar with each other and how we play.”The fun times started even before the season did, according to Prohaska.“Team bonding at Audrey Lewis’ house was a lot of fun,” Prohaska recalled. “We had a bonfire and we rode four-wheelers on her trails.”Prohaska, who will be attending Franklin College next year to play volleyball and study business, predicts that the team will have problems early next season.“Without eight seniors, I think the team will get off to a rough start, but they’ll pull it off in the end.”

Women’s cross-country

Women’s soccer

Football

Men’s tennis

Competitive cheerleading

Men’s cross country

“The girl’s cross-country season was amazing,” senior Maria Espinoza said. “Every girl did their best to make this season very successful. We made it to state by working hard every day, and by not wasting any chance to get better.” The team placed second in State for the second consecutive year.

Sophomore Kenadie Carlson was proud of the women’s soccer team’s performance this year. The team reached the final four before falling to Carmel by one goal. “I like how far we got,” Carlson said. “We played really well that game [against Carmel].”

The football team had a playoff run this year consisting of three games, before losing to Center Grove 38-24. Junior Shaquille Ash thought that the team overcame a lot of obstacles this season. “The team did pretty well this year,” Ash said. “We did better than most people thought we would.”

The men’s tennis team competed in the first round of sectional play and lost to Columbus East in the first round, 4-1. “We lost in the first round of sectionals,” Malburg said. “But we’ll do better next year; we’ll be older.” sophomore Stephen Malburg said.

The cheer team was there for the Bull dogs all year long, and also made it to regionals in competitive play. Freshman Tristan Gregg was disappointed about losing in their first competition. “We worked really hard, so I was disappointed we didn’t get farther,” Gregg said, “but I think we’ll do better next year.”

Fall sports wrap-up

Volleyball

The men’s cross-country team won yet another State Championship, making it their third in a row. The cross-country team will be competing on Sunday, Nov. 13, for a chance to go to nationals for a second consecutive year.

Junior Andrew Albers had high hopes for the big race. “”I’m hoping we’ll do well,” Albers said. “We’ve been training really hard and expect good results.”

compiled by Neal Shaw

Comfort stationAfter the last issue of The Triangle, our staff participated in a writing prompt to practice our writing and creativity skills. One of the staffers picked the number 125 when prompted to select a random number, and our adviser turned to the respective page in the book “Room to Write” by Ronnie Goldberg. The 125th writing prompt turned out to be about “Bathrooms You’ve Known”. This writing prompt asked us to think of all the bathrooms we have ever used. Finally, it instructed us to open our imaginations and write about

bathrooms. We all set to work, writing furiously. The next day, we read our prompts aloud and were amazed by how many different angles the staff came up with. Some staff members wrote about how dirty public bathrooms are, others about bathrooms from around the world, and still others of how expensive bathrooms can be. We decided that covering bathrooms was the perfect response to a letter to the editor we received asking The Triangle to cover more fun topics. So, here it is!

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freshman Elizabeth McCarty

“…(is) clean, has TVs, Japanese toilets, maybe a hot tub, nice sinks, elaborate decorations, never runs out of toilet paper and maybe one of the guys that stand in the bathroom, like a butler.”

senior Jerad George

“… (has) 10 or more stalls, shiny clean mirrors, make-up room lights, color coordinated, 70’s wall paper and a waiting area, not just a line.”

sophomore Lauren Hedrick

My dream bathroom...

Three students reveal what appliances and

decoration would make up their dream

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288 Gallons of hand soap used a year

76,800A healthy adult bladder holds

350-550 milliliters of liquid

four less toilets in the new bathrooms

Only six sets of bathrooms available to students

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feet of paper towels used a year

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This 24-karat gold toilet cost around $5 million and was made by Hang Tung

Jewelers in Hong Kong, China. It was made when gold was only $200 an ounce.

“Keep well hydrated. Urinate often. Don’t ignore your bladder.”

“Anything with a diacritic in it makes you urine more often like coffee, alcohol and tea.”

The Bathroom; an infamous . With only a six-minute passing period, finding the time to go to the bathroom is one of the most difficult parts of the school day; forget math tests. No matter the occasion, a trip to one of our bathrooms involves at least one of the following hardships

1 The marathonWe all have those two consecutive classes on opposite sides of the building. There’s hardly time to get from one class to another without running. Now, in order to make a pit stop, running must become Olympic-worthy sprinting.

3 The road blockThe teachers that will not, under any circumstances, let you go to the bathroom. You may finish your test early and even have all your homework done; but the teacher insists the visit can wait.

2 The detourManaging to spare a few minutes to stop by the bathroom, you head towards the small bathroom no one knows about. You yell in disbelief as you run right into a construction zone. As you make a U-turn and head to another bathroom, you realize that you are out of time. You abandon the voyage, heading to your next class.

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how extravagant appliances have become

Handcrafted from crystal, this sink is worth around $20,000 and took 500 hours of labor. It is only available by custom order.

Worth about $100,000, this SilverTag system has 19 shower heads that synchronize to your preferenceof music and sound.. In a five-minute sequence, the shower uses 230 gallons of water.

Healthy habits

“How your bladder works is highly indi-vidualized. What is important is what is normal for you. If there is differentiation in your normal that is when there may be a problem.”

photo illustrations by Nicholas Edwards

complied by Andy Carr, Hillary McCloskey, Carrie Latimer, Sierra Lollar, Carrie Latimer and Whitney Olibo

09nov. 18, 2011

A world of washrooms

Mexico - El baño

Bathrooms around the world are not the same. Check out these international bathrooms names.

Britain - the loo

Australia - toilets

sources http://most-expensive.net/toilets, http://www.bornich.com, http://www.spaworkshop.com

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10 your life

Just another day

At the pollsOn Nov. 8, Columbus citizens elected Kristen Brown as the new mayor of Columbus. These two students

experienced the election day first-hand

Junior Sarthak Neema won’t be digging into a turkey feast this

Thanksgiving Break. In fact, the Indian-born citizen of England hadn’t even heard about the American holiday before he moved here in the summer of 2007.

“When my family and I moved to America, a couple came to our house and explained all of the values and beliefs of the American people to us,” Neema said.

Neema doesn’t participate in the traditional feast and merrymaking.

“We go shopping (Black Friday) but we don’ t do the other traditional stuff,” Neema said.

Neema has found some similarities between American and Indian traditions.

“American holidays and Indian holidays are similar because they are both mainly related to religious events,” Neema said. “[But] Indian festivals are more public than American ones.”

“My whole family doesn’t celebrate it. Thanksgiving is just another day to me.”sophomore Ishan Gill

“We don’t really have Thanksgiving in Mexico. We have family gatherings.”

sophomore Leydi Garcia

1 In the United States, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations.

2 A 15-pound turkey usually has about 70 percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat.

3 The five most popular ways to serve leftover turkey is as a sandwich, in stew, chili, soup, casseroles and as a burger.

“I am thankful for being able to spend time with my friends and family on Thanksgiving.”

sophomore David Myers

“I am thankful for my family and friends. I’m also thankful for my house and the fact that I am capable of eating three meals every day.”

senior Chelsea Eisfelder

Five things to know about “Turkey Day”

“I am thankful for my life, music, family, and friends.”

sophomore Laura Hodnett

I am thankful...

4 Commercially raised turkeys cannot fly.

5 Male turkeys gobble. Hens do not. They make a clucking noise.

source: www.whsv.com

Students celebrating Thanksgiving explain their gratefulness

While other students can’t wait to feast, some students do not celebrate Thanksgiving

compiled by Alexus Jenkins,

Ramya Vijayagopal and Amanda Wheeler

“We were dedicated to work from the time polls opened at 6 a.m. until close, so we (each pair of teen workers) arrived at our polling locations long before sunrise, but even before the sun came up, voters were estatic to see youth involved in politics and trying to better our community. We shook many hands and hopefully were able to provide anyone potentially undecided with information to make an informed decision. I like that we live in a community where I can have my voice be heard, regardless of my age. It is also fantastic to live in a community that it is open-minded enough to consider the ideas of the youth as well. I like that even such a small thing like greeting voters and distributing info can make such a difference.”

sophomore Will Pearcy

“I got up early and voted at 6 a.m. with my dad. We had to wait a few minutes before the polls were open, but once they did it took about five minutes to go through the whole process. I was nervous I wasn’t going to know how to send in my votes and someone was going to have to help me. I felt relieved that I knew how to work the electric ballot, and I felt like I had made a difference in my community.”

senior Rachael Miller

Students carry around an entire locker’s-worth of books, school supplies and personal items in their backpacks.

But did you know that heavy backpacks can cause physical problems?

Students jump out of the car, sling an overloaded backpack over one shoulder, lean forward

to balance the load and enter through the school doors. Beware! An overloaded backpack may cause physical pain. “My back always hurts,” junior Cristina Cardoso said. “As soon as I take [my backpack] off I feel relieved, but sometimes the pain comes back and my back hurts again.” As practical as backpacks are, they can strain muscles and joints, causing physical pain if they are too heavy. “You should never carry more than 12-18 percent than your body weight.” Chiropractor Scott Taulman said. “For example, a 100-pound person should not carry a backpack that’s more than 10 pounds. But no one should carry a backpack that’s more than 25 pounds.” The weight of a backpack is not the only factor that affects the body; the incorrect way of wearing it also contributes, according to Dr. Taulman. “My biggest concern is the leaning forward to compensate for the weight of the backpack.” The majority of students wear their backpacks in the wrong manner. “I wear my backpack really low,” senior Autumn Vaillancourt said. “I’ve noticed that my posture has changed. I think [wearing my backpack low] puts pressure on my lower back,,which results in a negative effect on

my posture.” Physical weight can also be generated by incorrectly placing a heavy weight, such as a backpack filled with books, on the shoulders. “Heavy backpacks encourage head-forward posture and disc compression, a condition occurring when the shock observers in between your vertebrate are compressed due to the compression of the spine.” Dr. Taulman said. To reduce the weight of the backpack, using the lockers throughout the day is necessary. However, some students, like junior Tyler Young, do not have time to visit their locker in between classes. “My backpack is way too heavy to carry around. I need to carry around all my books because there is never any time to go to my locker.” It is very important not to ignore back, shoulder, or neck pain. “[Wearing too heavy a backpack] elongates the ligaments in your neck over time.” Dr. Taulman said. With a lot homework, students, like Vaillancourt need to keep these factors in mind. “Sometimes I lay down in bed and it’s not even relaxing; it’s just painful.” said Vaillancourt. When students manage to correctly wear an overloaded backpack, it can limit the strain or pain. by Erika Espinoza

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I make it way heavier than it needs to be by not bothering to take out everything I don’t need.”

sophomore Christopher Van Hoene

Students share their thoughts on their heavy backpacks

I’ve gotten used to my backpack’s weight; I get stiffed when wearing it. It’s not so much the textbooks, I have a lot of folders with a lot papers. It’s almost like lifting weights.”

junior Ashley Haiderer

Students carry...1-2 textbooks, folders and notebooks2-3 textbooks, folders and notebooks3 or more textbooks, folders and notebooks

Don’t use their lockers

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Students take home more often their... Math Books

Science BooksEnglish Books

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Types of backpack students have... 26 out 320 have one-strapped back packs

294 out of 320 have two-strapped back packsRating their ache...

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How to use your backpack wisely

Here are some guidelines to prevent injury when using your backpack:

• Lighten the load. • Use and pick up the backpack properly. Make

sure you use both shoulder straps. Bags that are slung over the shoulder or across the chest aren’t as effective at distributing the weight as bags with two wide shoulder straps. • Tighten the straps enough for the backpack to fit closely to the body. The pack should rest evenly in the middle of the back and not sag down to the buttocks. Source: www.kidshealth.org

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Experiencing back pain caused by a heavy backpack?

Lugging the weight

11nov. 18, 2011

Regardless of whether your best friend sings in show choir or barks at

strangers, he or she is still your best friend. Junior Danielle Heimlich is best friends with her German Shepherd, Silver, who is seven years old. The two have a relationship like two human best friends would.

“Silver is like a person; she’s such a close friend to me,” Heimlich said. “She really knows when I am upset.”

Since Heimlich is undoubtedly close to Silver, she thinks of Silver as more than just a dog.

“Silver is definitely one of my best friends. She’s a big sweetie and she’s always happy to see me, which is more than I can say about some people,” Heimlich said.

One of Heimlich’s favorite things to do is lie on the floor and pet Silver, but the pair also enjoys other activities.

“I take Silver on walks around the neighborhood

every now and then, but she has a lot to learn about walking,” Heimlich said.

Heimlich loves her own dog. However, other animals also have a place in her heart.

“I love animals, but dogs are my favorite. I used to go to the animal shelter and walk the dogs for fun,” Heimlich said. “It breaks my heart to think of pups with nowhere to go.”

Heimlich’s attitude is different when she is around Silver. Her father, Chad Heimlich, has noted the change.

“I definitely see a change in Dani. She brightens up and seems happy to see Silver,” Mr. Heimlich said.

Heimlich’s boyfriend, sophomore Kyle Baker, recognizes the special connection.

“I think that she loves Silver, and that Silver is an amazing dog,” Baker said. “You can tell that they really care for each other.”

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Triangle: What is the C4 vet class and what happens there? Fish: My C4 vet class is so much fun. This is my second year taking the class. But what we do is, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, we go to our job sites. Then, on Wednesdays, we have class. In class we do projects, watch movies about animals, and some book-work.

Triangle: You go to the animal shelter as a part of the class. Can you explain everything you do there?Fish: At the animal shelter we do tons of things, like putting paper down in puppy pens, wash litter boxes and dog bowls, holding down the dogs and cats for shots, giving the dogs blankets and, best of all, playing with all the animals.

Triangle: What is you favorite part about visiting the animal shelter?Fish: My favorite part about visiting the animal shelter is being around the people that work there, and, of course, the animals. I would like to become a vet one day and it’s good to have somewhat of an experience.

Triangle: Why did you choose to take the vet class? Fish: I chose to take the vet class because I love animals. I thought it would be a great experience and super fun.

Puppy loveThis junior proves that dogs really are a man’s

best friend, different breed of friendship

Junior Nicole Fish, a student in the C4 Vet Tech class,

shares her experience

Nov. 15The Sound of North ended the competition season with the annual Marching Band Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15. Their final performance of the year will be at the Festival of Lights Parade. The SON celebrated many achievements this year, including the title of Grand Champion at the Bands of America Mid-States competition.

Dec. 14The choirs will host their annual Winter Concert Wednesday, Dec. 14.

“Performing is a lot of fun. It’s usually a big concert for us. All the families come out (to see it). I love Christmas music!”

junior Sam Schreiner

Dec. 15The bands will host their annual Winter Concert Thursday, Dec. 15.“(The Winter Concert) is the only concert where all the bands perform. It’s not our biggest concert, though, because they only have one month to get ready for it.”

Band Director William Stultz

compiled by Ramya Vijayagopal

Danielle Heimlich and her dog, Silver, play at Freedom Field. “I always greet her when I get home, and I like to sweet-talk her and play with her,” Heimlich said. The two are very close to each other and have a special relationship.

compiled by Emily Wilkerson

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photo by Keely Collier

Vet love

Imagine walking into a hair salon that is run by teenagers. All of them are busy cutting and coloring hair.

These girls, including senior Allison Cody, are in a cosmetology class at McDowell. Cody experiences her second year in the class.

“In cosmetology, we learn the basics of a cosmetology career. We learn to cut, color and style hair as well as basic mani-pedis and facials,” Cody said.

Cosmetology is a C4 class taught at McDowell. It is a two-year program and students need 1,700 hours in order to receive a Cosmetology License. Cody has to stay after school from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday to Thursday and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday in order to get the hours she needs.

“I’ve always liked doing hair and nails. So when I found out I could do it in high school, I went for it. Even if I change my mind, I can always fall back on it.”Cody not only likes what goes on in her class, but she loves having cosmetology with some of her closest friends.

“I love my Cosmetology class. I get to do something I enjoy doing. All the girls are really close,” Cody said, “They are some of the best friends I will ever have.”Cody has this class with one of her closest friends, senior Kyndra Humphrey.

“Allison is very creative when it comes to hair,” Humphrey said, “She is one of my best friends and I love

having class with her.”Cody also has a close relationship with her cosmetology teacher, Brittnay Gonzalez.

“Allison is a pleasure to have in class,” Gonzalez said, “She is very open-minded and willing to learn new methods.”

The classroom is different every day, with new things to learn.

“We do different things. Sometimes we have clients or we do mannequin works. We work on areas we need (to improve in) personally,” Cody said.Although students can practice on mannequins, their real work is done on clients. Since this is a class, they learn from their mistakes.

“[I messed up] with my first perm. I forgot to mix the activator with the waving lotion so the perm didn’t hold,” Cody said.

Cody is tying her cosmetology skills she has learned into her Senior Project.

“For my Senior Project, I’m (giving) free haircuts (to) kids from Turning Point ,so I have to use my cosmetology skills,” Cody said.

Cody’s dream is to make her talent into a career. She has discovered something she loves doing. The C4 Cosmetology Class has helped her follow her dreams and she is planning on pursuing those dreams.

“I plan on getting my license, then going to IUPUC for business and eventually having my own salon.”

snipsnip Cutting, trimming and styling hair are all requirements for students in the C4 cosmetology class. After taking the class for two years, students will obtain a Cosmetology License

Senior Allison Cody cuts a client’s hair Nov. 3 at McDowell. “My first day I was nervous because I didn’t know anyone yet, and I was afraid of messing up,” Cody said. This is Cody’s second year in the class.

Here are some facts about C4 cosmetology from instructor Jean Reynolds

What it takes

1,700 hourscompleted in the program in a span of two years, and one can become a certified cosmetologist as a high school student

Student enrolled in the program must be a junior

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photo by Keely Collier

An average of 15-20 customers come in a day on scheduled appointments. (Walk ins are not included.)

The student must do 400 styles on a mannequin, students and clients.

A high school student receives dual credit for college credit for taking the course. After completing the course, certified

cosmetologists earn $35,000-$45,000 for their first year.

There are 20 students to one instructor.

compiled by Kelli Booker

The date for a marriage is an important consideration for any

couple. It is the day they will look back on for all of their lives. The couple is reminded of its special bond on that date annually. For freshman Allison Griffith, the date of her mother’s second marraige is the ‘lucky’ day of Nov. 11, 2011.

“I thought it was really cool,” Griffith said. “It’s a special date.”

Griffith’s mom, Christina Franco, met her fiance, Felix Franco, through a mutual friend in 2006. It took some time for Griffith to warm up to the new man in her life, but she has come to love him like a father.

“I can tell he’ll fit in the family,” Griffith said.

Mrs. Franco chose her daughter to stand by her at the altar. Although Griffith is a child from a previous marriage, Mrs. Franco is very glad that

Mr. Franco will adopt Griffith and her brother after the wedding.

“It’ll be unifying our family,” Mrs. Franco said.

Mrs. Franco heard the superstition with sequential 11s being lucky for a long time, and this influenced her decision for a Nov. 11 wedding. However, this was not the only reason why this lucky day was selected.

“The primary reason was that our anniversary would always be easy for Felix to remember,” Mrs. Franco said.

Nov. 11 will truly be a date to remember, and not just because it is going to be more lucky than July 7, 2007. Dates like Nov. 11 are an actual once-in-a-lifetime occurrence; they will not be on the calendar for another 100 years.

by Caiti Morris

November 11, 2011 was a once-in-a-lifetime date that this freshman will always remember11.11.11.1lucky day

Smiles, butterflies and blushing are reactions to being attracted to another

person; this sensation is widely known as chemistry. Sophomores Sydnie (Syd) Uhl and Jerry Roberts found chemistry when they met freshman year.

“We had biology together and sat next to each other every day,” Roberts said.

From the first time they met in Mr. Murphy’s biology class, there was definite chemistry. Uhl was eventually pushed into admitting the attraction she felt towards Roberts.

“First of all, I didn’t get a choice in telling him I liked him. His brother tricked me into telling him,” Uhl said. “Basically, he said if I didn’t tell Jerry then he would, so I ended up telling him.”

Prior to dating, Roberts found himself helping Uhl with her boyfriend troubles.

“I was tired of seeing her get hurt,” Roberts said. “I liked her way before she told me she did but I never built up the nerve to tell her.”

One day, Uhl was especially

upset when a boyfriend had brought her to the point of tears.

“Syd was sitting out in the hall crying,” Roberts said. “the teacher wouldn’t let anyone else go out into the hallway.”

Despite the teacher’s wishes, Roberts soon joined her in the hallway.

“When I went to comfort Syd he yelled at me. I yelled back and just went anyway,” Roberts said. “I wanted to get her to stop crying because I hate seeing girls cry.”

After becoming Uhl’s best friend and with the knowledge of Uhl’s feelings towards him, Roberts found the perfect chance to ask her out last summer at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair.

“I got her attention on the ride, Rock ‘n’ Roll “ Roberts said. “She thought I was kidding at first.”

After confirming Roberts was serious and answering his question with a yes, Uhl realized how much Roberts had helped her.

“I was to the point of going along with this rumor a girl started about me. I was so done with it. I was going to give up on everything,”

Uhl said. “That’s when Jerry came in.”

Roberts agreed he felt a mutual benefit from Uhl’s decision.

“I’m not depressed anymore,” Roberts said. “I guess we’re just always here for each other.”

Soon after dating, Uhl realized the similarities between her exes and Roberts.

“It’s kind of scary and ironic,” Uhl said. “Our exes were both controlling and jealous.”

They struggled with getting over their past relationships but with cooperation and comprehension, they overcame their obstacles.

“People [in general] have that attachment for people even though the relationship is bad. We helped each other get over the feelings [of our exes] and realized it’s not good for us.” Uhl said.

In the process of healing, Roberts recognized the importance of their relationship.

“I lost most of my trust in the previous relationship,” Roberts said. “but Syd taught me to trust again.”

by Kyla Ball

Syd Uhl and Jerry Roberts work hard to keep their relationship strong. “We’re getting used to not fighting. We understand each other and trust each other.” Roberts said.

photo by Dylan Thixton

Finding chemistry in biology

High school relationships are notorious for being short-lived. However, sophomores Syd Uhl and Jerry Roberts are determined to

continue their relationship long after meeting in biology class

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left: freshman Allison Griffith thinks about her mother’s new marriage. below: Griffith’s mother and new step-dad pose for a picture. Their wedding was Nov. 11, 2011.

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Facing each day with a positive outlook, senior Emily

Haight shares her thoughts on life, friends and family Haight

Love is great, but so is

Few things I can’t live withoutRandom and needed, Haight lists her top five things she cannot live without

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Mormon My religion defines how I live and want to be

Colorful I appreciate the little things in life - color brightens everything

Unique I try to stick to who I am

Emily on bad days:Everybody has a reason for being alive, and we are all where we are for a reason. Everyone has bad days, but I fake it ‘till I make it. You never know who you can help or who you are effecting. Knowing my self value and importance makes me happy.

Emily on free time:I watch my nephew, Norrin Chancey Haight. I also spend time with my close friends and go on adventures. Emily on fashion:I get most of my clothes from my mom’s high school clothes bin in the garage and from Goodwill. Many times people will give me clothes that are “too hideous, only I would love them,” and I love that. How a person presents his or herself says a lot about who they are, but I try not to stress too much over what people think about what I am wearing, as long as I’m not looking like a hobo.

Emily on friends:They need to be respectful, understanding, a listener and a talker. They will argue with me and get over it. They need to help others, treat everyone well and be loving.

Emily on the arts:I love [theatre, band and choir] because I love performing. All of these activities are ways to express yourself and I also enjoy being a part of these programs to see others my age express themselves all around me.

Emily on winning Homecoming Queen:I was very caught off guard when I won, but I am very honored to have won. More than anything else though, I love that I was able to experience that with my best friend, senior Connor Spurling.

Emily on inspirational quotes:“Be your own kind of beautiful” - always be true to yourself and remember your self-worth. “Fake it ‘till you make it” - your attitude is what you choose it to be.

Emily on family:My family is everything to me. They are my forever best friends that are always there for me in everything. There’s also Dusty, my dog. I’ve had him my whole life almost, and he understands me. He never changes his opinion of me, he just loves me.

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Words with Friends has quickly become one of the most popular game applications for smartphones. Similar to Scrabble, Words with Friends is a game in which you are given seven letters to create words connected with letters already on the board. Available as an Android and iPhone app, check out this free game that allows you to challenge your friends

Become

“Words with Friends makes my mind race. I like to look at the letters I have and see the possibilities and I like to find the best combination so I can totally wipe out any chance of [my opponent] winning.”

sophomore Zach Worton

1. Don’t go with the easiest word, because it’s usually not worth that many points.

2. There are lots of words that you can play that don’t seem like they should be real words, like ‘qi.’

3. Try to use as many double and triple letter tiles as possible to increase your score.

4. Rearrange the letters you have to help you see more possibilities.

5. Create words with as many Zs and Qs as you can because these letters are worth the most points.

“You should get the cheating app, which I don’t have, and not tell your friends about it. It’s an insta-win.”

junior Blaike Travis

Student gives five tips for how to win Words with Friends

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“I like Words with Friends because it’s a logical game that gets you thinking while playing with your friends.”

freshmanEmily Jones

“I like it because I can play with my friend who lives in Florida that I don’t get to see.”

juniorShelby Vance

Fun with friends

O R D L YWISE

“My friend told me to download it over the summer and I thought nothing of it until I stated to play and then it got really addicting.”

sophomore Kaydee Akins

“Words with friends is really fun! I love it! But after a while my brain started to hurt from thinking too hard.”

freshmanMaddie Thompson

1. Angry Birds2 Flick Home Run3. Camera+4. Hardest Game Ever5. Fruit Ninja6. Zombieville USA 27. Angry Birds Seasons8. WhatsApp Messenger9. Tetris10. Where’s My Water11. Flashlight12. Cut the Rope13. Angry Birds Rio14. Garage Band15. Tiny Wings16. Free Music Download Pro17. Battery Boost Magic App18. Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots19. Words With Friends20. Bejeweled 2 + Blitz

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Students reflect on the benefits and challenges of Words with Friends

From the creators of Words With Friends, Hanging With Friends is an app similar to Words With Friends. Similar to Hangman, you can play your friends in this fun game of guessing words.

“Words with Friends is fun but you haven’t experienced anything until you’ve played Hanging with Friends.”

sophomore Riku Nakajima

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FreakyFriday

No two students treat Black Friday exactly the same way. Take a

look at some traditions and opinions

Sleep will be the last thing on sophomore Shelby Spears’ mind come Thanksgiving. She will join the

midnight rush to the Black Friday sales and inch through the hour-long lines winding lazily through the buildings.

Spears hates lines; therefore, she tries to go to places with shorter entrance lines. She also starts shopping at midnight because she assumes that crowds are smaller at this time.

“I have been going Black Friday shopping for two years now,” Spears said. Spears usually goes shopping, drops her bags off at home, returns to her shopping and then goes out for breakfast.

Like Spears, sophomore Sam Starnes prefers to shop in stores rather than online because he prefers seeing the product he wants to buy and possibly being able to test it out.

“My favorite store to shop is Best Buy because I like to look at their TVs, computers, and CDs,” said Starnes.

Starnes goes shopping with his brother and a mutual friend. They start shopping at six a.m., Best Buy’s opening time.

“I have been Black Friday shopping for two years now,” Starnes said.

Starnes doesn’t like Black Friday for the shopping or the good deals but as an excuse to stay up late and to hang out with his friends. If they all get separated they just call each other to find the other one.

Unlike Spears and Starnes, freshman Kyle Duke is far from a fan of Black Friday.

“There are too may people for me to enjoy shopping,” Duke said. “I have hated Black Friday for 15 years now.”

Duke’s Black Friday tradition is to eat Thanksgiving leftovers and go hunting with his dad while his mom, sister and grandmother are shopping.

“If I was to go shopping, I would only go to Wal-Mart because everything there is already cheap,” Duke said.

Unlike other, more experienced Bull Dogs,

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...weekend

what’s happening

on the

•Be on your defense•Make a list

•Dress warm•Be early

•Use cash or credit; no checks

Grad Day: Nov. 23There will be sightings of beloved Bull Dog alumni Wednesday, Nov. 23; we can’t wait to see old friends from years past who come back for Grad Day!

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-27Did you know? According to the National Turkey Federation, about

Festival of Lights Parade: Dec. 3

The Festival of Lights Parade is completing its 23rd year. The parade will be Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks.

SAT Testing will be held here Saturday, Dec. 3.

by Ramya Vijayagopal

junior Alayna Nelson will be hitting the stores for the first time this year. She plans to go with senior Steven Greathouse and CSA senior Amanda Knox.

“I can’t wait for it to happen, I’m so excited,” Nelson said. “I want to be waiting outside the door.”

Nelson likes to shop in stores opposed to online shopping.

“I’m always scared of shopping online, because what if it doesn’t go through and then I can’t (return it)?” Nelson said.

Nelson also looks forward to seeing the reactions of shoppers.

“I want to go some place where it’s going to be super crazy so I can see what Black Friday is really like.”

Sophomore Shelby Spears and freshman Kyle Duke will prepare for Black Friday very differently.

Managing mall madnessCheck out sophomore Shelby

Spears’ tips on how to handle the Black Friday hassle

compiled by Jadea Graves and Ramya Vijayagopal

photo by Sarah Waskam

turkeys will end up on American dinner tables this Thanksgiving.Thanksgiving Break is Nov. 24-27!

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“Smoking can lead to lung cancer and many more serious health problems for the smoker. And second-hand smoke takes the lives of thousands of non-smokers per year,” said General Surgeon Dr. Ben Gilmore.

According to www.cdc.gov, there are many negative side effects smoking contains. There are 443,000 deaths due to cigarettes in the US each year. Of those deaths, 128,900 die from lung cancer, 126,000 suffer from Ischemic Heart Disease, 92,900 suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 15,900 suffer from a stroke and 79,300 suffer from other types of cancer.

“I’ve never really been introduced to smoking. None of my friends smoke cigarettes and I’ve never really thought much of it. It was kinda going out of style before I got into high school. But I definitely wouldn’t smoke because I’m a runner and it would mess up my respiratory system, which would affect my running performance and ruin my health.” junior Bryce Nystrom

"I was peer pressured into trying a cigarette once and I hated it. Smoking is stupid because it messes up your personality and your body. I haven't smoked since I was stupid to give into peer pressure."

freshman Caleb Lowe

compiled by Michael Vogel and Sierra Lollarillustration by Ian Kincer

Teen smoking is still prevalent. It affects the lives of thousands of us every year. Here are some thoughts about teen smoking and how it has

affected students hereLighting up

"I started smoking when I was 10 because a friend of mine died. I was in fifth grade so I've been smoking for awhile, and I've been smoking a pack a day since then. It hasn't affected me too much, but I usually smoke to relieve my stress. It relaxes me a lot. I never really thought about how it would affect me but I don't regret smoking.”

senior Corey Wooten

Would you

consume this?

Cigarettes contain much more than the addictive substance nicotine. The illustration below depicts the toxic

items found in a cigarette

By Sept. 22, 2012, The Food and Drug Ad-ministration (FDA) is going to require the tobacco industry to place graphic images on their products. Some of the images in-clude a cadaver, a man blowing smoke out of tracheotomy hole, blackened lungs and other disturbing images. This is currently tied up in Federal Court.

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bull dogs’

‘yo, yo,More than just fans make up the Bull Dog family. Take a look at all the aspects of the Bull Dog nation

Walking through the halls, noting the blue and white on the walls and students on sports teams

wearing goofy outfits or team shirts, one can see that we have school spirit. To get everyone in good school spirit, Principal David Clark tries to pump students up with his catchy, well-known phrase “Yo Yo Bull Dogs.”

“‘Yo Yo Bull Dogs’ is something that people can relate to. It can help bring them back to their center,” Mr. Clark said. “It reminds them of who they are and what they can accomplish if they work hard enough.”

According to Mr. Clark, school spirit is an important bonding experience for all students.

“Within your four years here, if you have cheered together, sweat together and cried together, then those are the bonding experiences that you will remember forever,” Mr. Clark said.

Recently, Mr. Clark has seen the best example of school spirit as some of

our teams competed at high level competitions. Even when the teams were behind, the fans and parents were still there supporting their team.

“School spirit is not just supporting the team when they win,” Mr. Clark said. “It’s about supporting the team because they’re your team; they are you.”

Students and family come out to support athletics, theater, Senior Projects and other activities that our students showcase. According to Mr. Clark, we show school spirit best when we cheer on our peers and are at school events supporting them.

“School spirit is shown the best by being loud, being proud and being classy,” Mr. Clark said.

Mr. Clark says that here, we are not just a team, we are also a family.

“The Bull Dog family is the people that work here, each and every student that goes to school here and graduates from here,” Mr Clark said. “They will always be Bull Dogs. The Bull Dog pride never dies.”

“I think it is good to see teachers

getting involved; it’s good-

natured and fun. My students

came together to win, and in the

end I was saran-wrapped to a pole

in the cafeteria. I helped raise a

total of $68.23 for United Way.”

Spanish teacher Marcia Cheek

photo by Dylan Thixton

photo by Chelsea Mathis

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“It means a lot [to me]because it’s nice to get recognition for a

state-recognized award and represent North like that. After the game, it didn’t mean much because

winning the game is more important, and it felt wrong to get an award after losing.”

senior Nate Kaplan

“I think the megaphone is great because it’s loud and helps get the

students and fans pumped. I go to football, boys and girls basketball, volleyball and women’s soccer games. I

have used it for a few months now. It was a tradition passed down to me from previous seniors. It’s original, and the students love it.”

senior Cameron Robertson

“Our choir represents a part of the school, so we’re showing the community what North is

like. We have to show a positive image through our talents and our dedication to choir. Choir is a big part of the Bull Dog family because everyone at North is a part of the [choir] family.”

junior Sarah Tam

“School spirit is being

proud of being a student

at North, whether it’s

through sports or excelling in

academics or extracurriculars.

It’s however you can represent

your school the best. For

me, it’s through choir and

theatre. Hearing other people’s

reactions is a gratifying

experience.”

sophomore Emma Terry

“Most people get to see just a small picture of our school.

But we, as journalists, get to look into the life of our school through journalism and we really get to see the giant picture, not just the small.”

freshman Iris Thompson

Men’s soccerTheater

photo by Ellen Hacker

photo by Chelsea Mathis

compiled by Keely Collier, Katie Kutsko, Roth Lovins, and Dylan Thixton

photo by Ellen Hacker

photo by Chelsea Mathis

photo by

Katie Kutsko

Earn a “wash-up”

role in North Drama’s

upcoming production

of “Rough Magic.” Stay

tuned for more info on

the production airing

Dec. 9, 10 and 11.

For their state competition, the men’s soccer team took on Crownpoint. The Bull Dogs lost their final match 4-2, but walked

away winners in other ways. Nate Kaplan won the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award for his commendable spirits during the

Bull Dog’s final match.

One step ahead

The October sun is shining into room 110. Sitting opposite the door is Child Development

teacher Jennifer Wallace. Child Development is a one semester C4 class available to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

“I feel like I have the chance to plant seeds,” Wallace said. “I want to show the ladies and gentlemen in my class what it is like to take care of an infant.”

“Baby Think it Over” is a weekend long program where students have the chance to take care of their own baby. These baby dolls have advanced since Wallace started participating with the program.

“The Generation One dolls were basic babies, they only cried,” Wallace said, “Now, the Generation Three babies can move their limbs, their

head is lifelike and has 15 different emotions and actions. Most students say that they act possessed.”

How does it all work; how does the baby know when you’re trying to soothe, feed or change it? Wallace gives the students a wristband to wear at all times with their baby. Inside the bracelet there is a probe that communicates with the computer chip inside the baby’s body. When the baby becomes fussy, the chip and probe transmit a signal to one another. Hear the confirming “beep”, then the student responds to the infant’s needs.

“Bottom line, I’m trying to make my students think hard about their actions and how to raise an infant,” Wallace said. “Everyone should take this class.”

Has the experience of taking a baby home changed your outlook on being a future parent?

How does it feel to be one of only two guys in the class?

What is your advice to boys who would want to be in this class?

Torres: My mind was already made up about not being a parent before taking the baby home. After the program, I realized I really don’t want one.

Anson: No, the program did not change my opinion on being a parent someday. The baby really wasn’t that difficult.

Anson: It doesn’t faze me. I am still one of the guys and people don’t tease me about it.

Anson: Don’t listen to what other people say; just be yourself.

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What is your opinion on this class?

Torres: The class is extremely descriptive and detailed. We talk about topics like Sexually Transmitted Diseases and how babies grow and mature inside the body.

Anson: I really enjoy the class. Mrs. Wallace makes it fun and we learn a lot of useful information.

Specific life skills are taught in Early Child Development, covering topics like the importance of caring for a baby

Can you tell us about your baby?

Torres: My baby was an Indian boy and his name was Jack.

Anson: My baby was a Caucasian boy and his name was Matthew.

Sophomores Karina Torres and Brandon Anson share what they learned about caring for a baby over the weekend

What were your responsibilities when taking care of your baby?

Torres and Anson: We had to feed them, change them, burp them, and soothe them while they cried.

What was the hardest and easiest part of taking care of your baby?

Torres: The hardest part was waking up during the night whenever it was crying. The easiest was when the baby was asleep and quiet.

Anson: I thought that all of it was really easy. If I had to choose a hard part, it was when it was crying at night. I re-ally just wanted to go back to sleep.

Sophomores Brandon Anson and Karina Torres hold their baby dolls during class on Nov. 11. “Taking care of the baby was hard,” Anson said. “It required a lot of attention.” These students, who are a part of the Child Development class, participated in the program “Baby Think it Over.”

photo by Keely Collier

Q&A4

In order to participate in Baby Think It Over, the

student must have a C or better and have parental consent to participate in the project.

The student has the baby from 3:00 Friday afternoon

to 1st period Monday.

Each baby has a computer system that registers when

the baby will cry.

Mrs. Wallace, Beginning Childhood Development

teacher, has complete control over how the baby will behave over the weekend.

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senior Andy Conrad

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85 percent. I am in that majority. 17 out of 20 people

do things at the last minute. 85 percent of people are reported to procrastinate. Ironically, I procrastinated this production cycle for The Gray Area. I chose the topic of procrastination in hopes that it would help me get over my procrastination. For me, procrastination breeds more procrastination, throwing me into an epic downward spiral of getting nothing done.

Instead, I catch up with all of my favorite shows. Am I lazy? Yes. But my laziness is not what causes my procrastination. The definition of procrastination is ‘to postpone or delay something’. Laziness may seem like the same thing as procrastination, but to me, “lazy” means “I am NOT doing this.” Procrastination is having ideas and the want to work, but putting off doing that work until the last minute. I work with

daily deadlines; that helps solve my procrastination problem. Deadlines need to be ‘in the here and now’ for me to actually complete them. It’s sad, but I like the stress that comes from procrastinating. My heart starts racing, similar to the rush of emotion when you misplace your phone. I get in an “all or nothing” mindset that keeps me very focused. When I get in this mode, I know it will all come together in the end.

thegrayareaProcrastination is a vice that affects almost everyone from

time to time. Here’s my side of that story

I procrastinated the headline

Halloween may have been almost a month ago, but Conrad lives in a haunted house year-round. Check out what he has to say about his

spooky house

“My house was finished being built in the 1890s. It was built by a single family, brick by brick. It was built as a

farm. Many of the family members died in my house, and two of them died in my room. I was in first grade when we moved there. My mom loved the way the house looked and saw the potential for a lot of gardening to be done, which she loves to do. When I was a kid, I used to be [scared] because there were rumors that my house was haunted, and I would just get weird feelings. But I am pretty used to it now. My mom used to have luncheons for groups of old women at my house because they thought it was pretty and wanted to tour it. One day, a lady was walking around downstairs and got to the bottom of my steps and said that she had to leave because she felt the house was haunted. This happened another time with a different lady about a year later, but she felt the feeling in the exact same place in

the house. I would say my house is haunted just because a lot of the family members died there, and because of its all-around history. But it’s not like I see ghosts walking around or anything.”

Senior Andy Conrad stands outside his house on Nov. 14. “The ceilings in my house are very high,” Conrad said about the structure of his house, “and the hallways are pretty narrow compared to other houses now.” Some have mistaken Conrad’s house to be abandoned. Living in a house full of history does not bother Conrad at all anymore.

by Dean Gray

Tulips and Turnips Here they are, back by popular demand: ‘Tulips and Turnips.’ Students voice their opinion on things they like - Tulips, or dislike - Turnips . Send in yours by Dec. 6

to room 177 to appear in the next issue

...the construction noises that keep me from hearing anything Mr. Gemberling says.…the hypocrite who said they did not have a spare pencil, even though I saw them get a pencil from their pencil bag that had plenty of pencils in it....myself, because I saw someone drop five dollars and I did not say anything to her.…the old guy who pays for his food in pennies.

...my jeans that I found money in.

...the mainstream musical artists that keep the good stuff from going ‘mainstream’....the substitute that didn’t show up to class until ten minutes after the bell (we partied)....finding a quarter under the vending machine.

Tulips to... Turnips to...

compiled by Ian Kincer

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