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It was the night before prom and all through the salon, girls and guys in the beds tried to get bronze. But were they aware of the potential harm in turning less fair?

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Waiting for a tipStudents who wait tables have their hands and trays full when it comes to pleasing customers. Get the full scoop on how much time and work these students put into their jobs on pages 8 and 9.

Photo by Mercadees Hempel

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by kaylawilliamson news editor

Follow the leaders

It is that time of year again: club/activity officers have started looking for next year’s leaders and organizers. Officer interviews and speeches have begun, and

students might be wondering, “How can I show others I deserve this position?” Here is a list of suggestions from leaders around the school for those planning to run.

Know the de�nition of a leader According to Dictionary.com, the definition of “lead” is “to go before or with, to show the way; conduct or escort.” Vice President of Student Council Allyson Edmunds learned the definition of a leader from the Student Leadership Institute (SLI) a camp during the summer that brings together all the officers from Student Councils from all over the state. “It’s just a place where people can come and learn the true definition of leadership,” Edmunds said. “It helped me realize there are so many types of leaders out there that nobody knows about.” Experiences like the SLI contribute to expanding students’ definition of a leader. Some say a leader must be organized and be able to control a situation. Others think a leader must be social in order to get to know the people the leader is representing. “I think a good leader is someone who can interact and connect with several different types of people, and make everybody feel welcome no matter where they are or who they are,” Student Council officer Rob Coram said.

Prepare As a leader, students must think of and plan events and organizations ahead of time. This includes the speeches trying to persuade people to vote for them. Speeches can be stressful, but Liliana Patino, president of NHS and One Heart, One Mind, suggests that students include what they want for next year so they can clearly tell their peers. Pulling an all-nighter the evening before the day that everyone is supposed to give speeches isn’t recommended, but Student Council Activities Coordinator Addie Runkel was so nervous that she stayed up all night to write her speech. “I was like, ‘Don’t worry yet, Addie. Don’t worry yet,’” Runkel said. “Then the day came and it was the night before, and I had no idea what I was going to write about. Then it finally came to me and it turned out okay.” Overall, the key ingredient in giving a good speech is being prepared. “Make sure you’re ready and prepared,” Edmunds said. “I remember last year when I did my speech, I had no idea what I was getting into.”

Be social Ever seen a leader that never talks to others? Or even a leader that has organized everything by his or herself without the help or support of other people? No? There is a reason for that. Leaders must be willing to speak and work with others in order to be successful. They must be able to speak their

mind clearly and concisely, guiding their members in the right direction. As the President of her high school Key club, Ms. Emily Brown grew her small 15-member group into a strong force of over 60 students helping in the community. Brown reached different people in the school through the Key club. There was a media/historian competition that few schools entered, so Brown convinced a quiet, artistic student to be the historian of Key club and create a scrapbook of the year. The entry won the competition because Brown was not afraid to ask people to help. “Another example: at district, they had a motivation/inspiration category, so we recruited some kids who really liked choir and theater and they did a production that included inspirational messages in sign language,” Brown said. “And of course, they won!” This ability to persuade and connect with students allowed Brown to grow the club into an organization that overpowered the school’s student council.

Set a good example According to Student Council officer Allyson Edmunds, a leader should take responsibility for his or her actions and be a positive role model. “Everybody looks up to you, and it’s kind of like you’re on a spotlight,” Edmunds said. “So you kind of like you have to be so perfect, but you just have to make sure you are doing a good job and representing your school in the best way that you can.”

Tips for those planning to run for leadership positions for next year

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Integrity

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PatienceResponsibility

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Diana Hancock, Secretary of StuCo; Allyson Edmonds, 1st Vice President; Rebekah Huh, Public Relations; Rob Coram, 2nd Vice President; Denea Webb, Historian; Ricky Johnson, Treasurer; Elliot Dant, President; Addie Runkel, Activities Coordinator.

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HONORS BAND/SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Honors Band is performing at Pike High School at 6:00 p.m. today. The Symphony Orchestra is performing at 8:30 p.m.

SENIOR LUNCHEON/CLASS PICTURES

The senior luncheon will be held in the Fieldhouse and class pictures will be taken on the football �eld. Class pictures will take place Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m.

OHOMOne Heart One Mind will be hosting Fiesta Latina Friday, May 10. Bring friends and participate in dance competitions, food and more!

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

The Fine Arts Department is hosting a showcase of student work at the 2013 Art Show: A Retrospective of Student Creativity. The opening reception for the show opens Monday, April 29 from 3 - 6 p.m. in the Mediaplex. The viewing will be available 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and awards ceremony.

PERFORMING ARTS ENSEMBLES

On Saturday, six Performing Arts ensembles completed ISSMA District Organizational Contest at Shelbyville. Each ensemble received a performance ranking. Chamber singers (gold,) Symphonic Band (gold), Symphony Strings (gold,) Boys of Harmony (gold,) Bella Note (silver,) and Fermatas (silver.)

Graduation FAQWhen: June 5, 2013 at 7 p.m. (June 3–first alternate, June 4–second alternate)Where: Bankers Life FieldhouseTickets: Available May 22 and 23 during lunch (limit to 10 tickets)Caps and gowns pick up: May 2 and 3 during lunches *Students may also buy their cap and gowns for $23.54 during this time.

Skillset USA Results

1st Places:Quishala Irby- Commercial Baking (Qualified for nationals)Hannah Davis- Dental Assisting (Qualified for nationals)Christina Gonzales, Kimberly Torres, Niakia Anderson- Health Knowledge BowlDakota Wilkins- Residential Wiring (Smart Home)

2nd Places:Nicole Hodges, Jordon Taylor- Nail TechChris Smyth- Residential WiringMalika Carver- Basic Healthcare Skills

3rd Place:Brittany Gray- Basic Healthcare Skills

Finals ScheduleTuesday, May 28: Period 7 FinalWednesday, May 29: Periods 2, 4, 6Thursday, May 30: Periods 1, 3, 5

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2013 RetireesJohn Barnes (U.S. History)Allean Butts (Fashion Textiles)Ann Chivington (Art)Dennis Dilts (Athletic Training)David Garvey (Building Trades)Catherine Grams (Nutrition and Wellness)Dan Hagist (Physical Education)

Kristine James (English)Kathy Paris (English)Sally Rice (Culinary Arts)Stephen Rinehart (Economics)Debra Spillman (Nurse)Jennifer Yarbrough (Early Childhood Education)

IVANA NIKIC as Romeo tries to woo Juliet (Tony Weatherington) as “she” sits on top of the balcony (Austin Russell). “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged” featured these three actors as they performed all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in an hour an a half on April 18-20.

Whether it is running, walking, jogging, skipping, or hopping, people are

racing to find a cure for breast cancer. Warren Central celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month with more than the Race for the Cure last weekend at Military Park. Throughout April, Warren has turned pink, doing something different each week to raise money. Thirty cheerleaders, 20 wrestlers and 25 football players attended the actual run and worked as volunteers. The football players worked as “security” at the race and wore their pink warrior jerseys. “We presently have a mighty team of 10 on our WCHS Warrior Strong staff team,” said Ms. Candy Handy, Physical Education and Health Department Chair, in an email. One Heart One Mind sponsored “Yoga in the Pink” on April 17. It took place in the work out room in the Fieldhouse and was free, but for every student that showed up, One Heart One Mind donated $3 toward Race for the Cure. “Hoop Save a Life” was sponsored by the PE Department

on April 17 in the South Gym. There was $3 entry fee to this basketball open gym. On April 19, “Dodge Cancer” took place in the South gym. It was $5 per person, or $50 per team. Mr. Gary Roberts and the girls soccer and lacrosse teams sponsored it. All donations from the yoga, open gym and dodge ball tournament went toward Race for the Cure. Handy ran her first breast cancer run 25 years ago in Kansas, Missouri. These events are special to her because she lost her grandmother 21 years ago to breast cancer. Ever since then she has tried to do her part to help raise funds for the cure. “We have come a long way through research monies in treating this terrible disease, and I feel like through raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, I am doing my part,” Handy said. By bringing the awareness to Warren Central, close to $6,000 has been raised for the cure. With every event that takes place to raise money, breast cancer is one step closer to finding a cure. “I like bringing awareness to the school so that we all can be a part of the cure,” Handy said.

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by taylormeyers staff writer

At a Glance

ROBOTICSCome support the Robotics team as they compete in the Indiana FIRST Robotics State Championship at Perry Meridian High School Saturday, May 18.

MCJROTC COLOR GUARD

The MCJROTC Color Guard �nished their drill season taking fourth place trophies home. They will be going to Daytona, Fla. May 3 in the Open Service Nationals Drill Competition.

WINTER GUARDThe Warren Central World Guard placed 7th at their 10th consecutive WGI World Championship Saturday, April 13. The World Guard was the �rst in Marion County to qualify for top 10 and was one of the top 318 teams out of 3,000 competitive color guards.

SENIORSSenior Molly Moore has been accepted with a full ride to Harvard University. Molly has a GPA of 4.29 and is #1 in her class.

BEST BUDDY INDIANA

FRIENDSHIP WALKBest Buddies will host a Friendship Walk Sunday, April 28, at 9 a.m. at White River State Park Canal. The walk will include a 5K competitive run/walk and 2.6-mile non-competitive walk on the Canal in downtown Indianapolis.

Warriors race to cure breast cancerWarriors hold events to raise money for the cure during April breast cancer awareness month

MS. APRIL PRICE and many other students contribute to the cure by going to Yoga in the Pink sponsored by One Heart One Mind. For each person that showed, One Heart One Mind donated $3 to the cure.Photos provided by Ms. Candy Handy

HOOP SAVE A life took place on April 17 and

many warriors came to play basketball in the

open gym. It cost $3 and all money went toward

the cure. Photos provided by Ms.

Candy Handy

CHOIRConnection is performing at Whiteland High School at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, April 27. Hi-Lites is performing at 11:20 a.m.

JUNIOR ROB CORAM helps to raise money for the cure by participating in Dodge Cancer on April 19. He was on one of the �ve teams that was involved in this activity.

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What di�erences did you notice between Germany and the United States?

Susanne Dams: Guns are not allowed at all in Germany. I’m allowed to drive alone in the car at 18 and at 17 only with parents. Lucas Buschlinger: Everything is bigger and lessons are less stressful.Felicitas Behrens: Everything is bigger and you don’t have as much work at school as we do. Additional to that, your school offers a lot more subjects. Also the architecture and the food are very different since in Germany, we basically don’t eat fast food at all.

What made you want to be foreign exchange student in the U.S.?

S.D.: I wanted to see the difference at school, and I wanted to see all the stores we don’t have in Germany (American Eagle, Aeropostale, Taco Bell and Steak n Shake)L.B.: I wanted to improve my English skills and learn some new things. F.B.: I wanted to experience the American way of life and get to know the American culture.

What is the same and di�erent between our school and your school?

S.D.: We both have Math, English, Physical Education, Languages, History, Art, and five days of school. We don’t have policemen and dress codes at our school. We can’t choose our own classes, and the only classes we can choose

between is if we want to take French or Latin. L.B.: Your school is way bigger and offers a lot more classes. F.B.: Your school offers more subjects and you have school teams for pretty much every kind of sport. We don’t.

What do you do in your free time in Germany?S.D.: Meet friends, Gymnastics (Bars) and Ballroom dancing. L.B.: Soccer, PC games, programming, and spending time with my friends. F.B.: I play instruments and I like writing songs. I play basketball and spend time with my friends.

German Exchange Students Q&AExchange students sample Indy life for a week

SOPHOMORE WILL PATTERSON, (far le�) one of many German foreign exchange student hosts, shows Lucas Buschlinger and many others around the Indianapolis Zoo. Seventeen German students shadowed Warren Central students from April 9 to April 18.

Photo by Ricardo Navarrete

AP Testing Schedule

May 6 7:20 p.m. Chemistry

12 p.m. Psychology

May 7 7:20 a.m. Spanish

May 8 7:20 a.m. Calculus AB

May 9 7:20 a.m. English Literature

May 10 7:20 a.m. English Language

12 p.m. Statistics

May 13 7:20 a.m. Biology

7:20 a.m. Music Theory

12 p.m. Physics C: Mechanics

May 14 7:20 p.m. U.S. Government

May 15 7:20 a.m. U.S. History

May 16 7:20 a.m. Macroeconomics

7:20 a.m. World History

owl sta�Editor-in-Chief/

A&E EditorMercadees Hempel

Associate Editor/Opinion Editor

Katie Jones

Web Editor/Advertisement

Asia Lipinski

News Editor Kayla Williamson

Features EditorShanelle Bender

Sports EditorPetar Hood

Sports Sta� Haley NelighJoe Spears

Sta� Writers Deja Bullock

Sierra HawthorneTaylor Meyers

Photography Editor Kelsie Williams

Photography Sta�Jessica Gibson

Auntia King

Graphics Editor Jessica Gibson

AdviserMr. Mark Haab

Principal Mr. Rich Shepler

What classes are you looking forward to for

next year?

THUMBS DOWN TO Student Council officers not being announced until after prom. Thanks, StuCo, now we have to listen to the candidates worry and complain for an extra week.

We Think...

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Faces in the Crowd

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“My engineering class, because I’m looking

forward to seeing the engineering progress as

I get further in my future career.”

Brandon Stubbs,

sophomore

#FirstWorldProblems are not actually #problems

THUMBS UP TO senior events. A great way to forget about those three essays you have to write that week and hang out with all your friends instead.

THUMBS UP TO Prom. The night where we get to dress up, feel elegant and show off some moves... or lack thereof.

THUMBS UP TO the spring play “The Complete Works or William Shakespeare Abridged [Revised].” Three actors worked super hard to put on two and a half hours of hilarious jokes and puns that half of the audience probably didn’t even get. But it was still really awesome.

“I’m probably most excited for orchestra because I’m already section leader. I’ll be a senior and since I’m experienced, there will be more of a teaching roll.”

Collin Hendricks,junior

“I am most excited for my AP studio art class. I’m

a little nervous because I don’t know what to expect but at the same time, I love art and it’s always been a

hobby of mine.”

Bailey Jones,junior

THUMBS DOWN TO AP Tests. And regular tests... And finals... Oh, my.

THUMBS DOWN TO all this rain. Rain, rain, go away. Come back never. Ok, thanks.

THUMBS DOWN TO cliffhanger season finales. IT WILL BE ALL RIGHT. A few marathons here and there should suppress any impulses to scream at the TV, cry for days or Twitter stalk the writers.

THUMBS UP TO Five weeks! Just five more weeks of school! Five more weeks until freedom and friends and fun!

While we have your attention, let’s talk current events. Iran recently suffered from a severe earthquake. This earthquake killed 37, injured 850 and devastated two villages. Major earthquakes have also hit other countries around the world like China and Mexico. Remember the damage to New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina? There are spots in New Orleans that have not been rebuilt from the hurricane eight years ago. Crazy right? Now imagine how long it will take to recuperate from such a disaster without the resources the U.S. is blessed to have. Citizens in the United States are lucky to live in a country full of resources and a quick-responding government when it comes to disasters. Anyone who has lived in the United States all of his or her life has never known what it’s like to drink muddy water because it’s the only choice of hydration. We have never lived in a 10’x10’ house with six other people, nor has Google results been below 10,000 because of government censoring. We take for granted the simple things: clean water, privacy, school and even school-free weekends. It’s being oblivious to the rest of the world while we’re posting and scrolling through newsfeeds that makes trends like #FirstWorldProblems from Twitter and Tumblr such conflicts. Other countries around the world restrict what we think is a given. In Communist countries such as Russia and China, Internet is monitored so that people cannot search specific topics that the government considers controversial. Emails are filtered. Cameras constantly

track everyone. So let’s be a little humble, Warren Central. Instead of complaining about what you do not have, start being thankful for what you do have. Life’s too short to fill it with complaints. What about the victims of the bombs from the Boston Marathon? Some of the racers ran through the finish line and kept running to the hospital to give blood to those wounded. Most of us have never been faced with such an extreme situation and most of us never will. Still complaining? Here is a suggestion to occupy your time spent complaining to make it beneficial: serve other people. No, this does not mean getting a job as a waiter or waitress. Serving can also mean “to be useful, or of service to; help,” according to Dictionary.com. The Franklin Road Baptist youth group is a great example of this. In 2009, the group of teens went to Desna, Ukraine, staying at a military-like area where they helped build a church and worked with the youth in the area. They left their Internet and phones behind and dedicated time to helping others. Churches and schools around the country organize programs like this throughout the year. Of course not everyone can help others in such an extreme way. Little things are just as effective. Why not help pick up someone’s books and papers scattered on the ground? The next time YouTube won’t buffer or when you have to park at the far end of the parking lot, remember this: there are worse things than waiting for a video to load or walking an extra 50 feet to the door.

THUMBS DOWN TO this being the Owl senior’s last issue. We love you guys.

The Warren Owl is a newsmagazine published ten times a year by the Publications staff of Warren Central High School at 9500 E. Sixteenth St., Indpls., In 46229. The Warren Owl is printed by The Daily Reporter of Greenfield, IN. Advertising rates are available upon request by calling (317) 532-6252. The Warren Owl is distributed to more than 3,000 students, faculty and residents in the community. As a student written and edited high school newsmagazine, the Warren Owl will strive to perform three functions:(1) To inform its readers thoroughly and accurately of all events and issues relative to students, staff and community.(2) To provide a forum for student opinions through its editorials and letters to the Editor.(3) To entertain readers with focus and feature items. Student staff members will decide the content of each issue and will write and edit all printed material. Editorials

will reflect the views of the student staff as a whole, not necessarily the opinions of administration or faculty members. The Warren Owl encourages readers to share comments, suggestions, or complaints by submitting letters to the editor. In order to be considered for publication, letters to the editor must include author’s signature. Names can be withheld from publication only at the request of the author and approval of the editorial board. The editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarification, or for space limitation. Libelous or profane letters will not be published. The Publications staff urges all Warren Central students and staff to use the “Letters to the Editor” as a public forum in the spirit of free speech and press. The Warren Owl is a member of the NSPA, CSPA, Quill & Scroll, and the Indiana High School Press Association.

EDITORIAL POLICY

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By Ms. SchneiderMarine Biology Teacher

Letter from a Leader

By Keith CarverMercadees’ Marvelous Things

by mercadeeshempel editor-in-chief

When I first joined newspaper, I never dreamed that I would be sitting at the big desk. I didn’t think I’d be writing this column. But somehow it happened. I owe that to a lot of people like Mr. Haab, my former editor-in-chief Emily Hancock, my dear friend Sarah Carney who was on entertainment with me, Katie Jones who from day one was my partner in crime and Jenny Marvel who was my mentor. I would like to write about every single one of them, but I do not have a lot of room. So since I’ve spent the whole year thinking about it, it’s time I wrote about my mentor. Jenny was literally an award winning designer on newspaper, and she was so incredible. She could design a page in a matter of minutes, and each one was better than the last. My first year as entertainment editor was spent sitting next to her, and every few minutes, I would turn to her to ask what she thought of my page and how could I make it better. She didn’t say a lot when I would ask her

how to improve my page. I now realize it was her way of making me grow as a designer. She was always there to share a laugh or to lend a shoulder to cry or sleep on. She helped me see what I didn’t. I haven’t had many best friends, and I wanted to write about Jenny because I sat in this desk and wrote this column because she was the first person on newspaper that told me I could do it. I also now realize how scared she was leaving our little family because I’m scared too. I want her to know though that one thing that keeps me calm about the whole process has been watching her do it. She is now on Marian University’s newspaper staff and is making it sparkle like she always does. As I prepare to be a freshman again, she is still by my side telling me how it is going to be okay. I believe it because she believes in me. Jenny is older and wiser, but we’ve never had a friendship to where I walked behind her or beneath her. From day one, she invited me to walk beside her. She helped me take my first steps, and now I’m running towards the finish line. I know she’s standing there, smiling, with a bouquet of flowers, cheering me on until I cross. Thank you, Jenny, for convincing me to join the race and to keep running. And to my newspaper staff, words cannot describe how grateful I am to all of you. You guys have provided me with a second home and a second family for three and a half years, two things I thought I’d never find at school. To those who are staying behind on staff, I pass the baton to you.

A few years ago, I was the new kid at Warren. I came from a small, country high school where everyone knew everyone and we’d all been friends since we were six. Then my parents split up and we moved to the “big city.” To this huge school where, all of the sudden, I was a very small fish in a very large pond. It was overwhelming and stressful and tough. I’m pretty sure the only way I survived t hose f i rst weeks was b e c a u s e others were kind to me. I depended on others to show me how to make it here. A s a n adult, coming back to teach at Warren, it was l ike reliving that move when I was 16. This time, it was the adults that helped me survive my first few weeks here. It was the kindness of others that held me up. That’s the power of kindness. Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” What if we decided to live by that truth? It takes a confident person to encourage and help others. And a coward to make others feel worthless.

When you walk out of these doors with a diploma in hand, you won’t see the majority of your classmates again. You won’t be a part of their lives like you are right now. High school is such a unique, wonderful experience, but it will never be repeated. Maybe that’s what makes it so sweet. And so difficult. A famous dead guy (Ian McLaren, if

you care) used to tell others “ b e k i n d ; for everyone you meet is f i g h t i n g a hard battle.” It was true in the 1800s, and it’s true now. Imagine i f we chose our words more c a r e f u l l y , didn’t feel the need to fight back all the time, and

worried about other people’s well-being? I have had glimpses of it my whole life, and I know that it’s made me a better person. We’re all fighting battles right now, some can be seen from the outside and some are pretty well hidden. But we’ve all got stuff that weighs us down, keeps us up at night, and makes us feel like we don’t fit in. Remember that next time. Because we’re stronger together than against each other.

The Joys of Prom

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Waiters and waitresses’ primary job is to please customers, but there is more to their job than just taking a drink order.

“Order up!” the cook announces behind the window.Plates are stacked on trays. The soda

machine buzzes as drinks are refi lled. The grill line sizzles as patties are fl ipped. Kids throw napkins playfully at each other. Someone drops a plate. The ice needs refi lled. Table 14 needs to be bussed. There’s a party waiting at the door. The cash register’s tray shoots out as people leave, full and happy. The phone rings, and table 12 needs more ketchup. To the guests, it sounds like chaos, and they comment on how busy it is. For the waiters and waitresses, it is just another day on the job. Waitressing is the most common occupation in the United States. Most restaurants do not require a lot of experience, so students go into the industry for their fi rst jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 2 million waiters and waitresses were employed in May 2011. One fourth of the waiting staffs were 16 to 19 years old. Junior Tony Weatherington and seniors Megan Sherwood and Alexis Means all got their fi rst jobs at Steak n Shake. Brittany Asher was previously a hostess at Outback Steakhouse and then went on to become a server at Skyline Chili. She now works there with her sister Brooke. Senior Tiffany Osborn also and senior Cami Navarra both got their fi rst jobs at Johnny Rockets. What most guests do not realize is waitressing is more than just serving food. Servers have a lot of other jobs and responsibility, called “side work.” At Steak n Shake, servers have to fi ll the ice trays, clean the restrooms, sweep and mop the fl oor, make kid packs, make sure the candy and claw machines are clean and seat guests as they walk through the door. Servers at Skyline Chili have to stock the products, sweep the fl oors, clean restrooms and bus their own tables. At Johnny Rockets, servers also have to bus tables, stock their sections and cleaning. “It’s actually a very busy job,” Navarra said. It is a lot of work for $2.13 an hour. At most restaurants, servers make $2.13 an hour because tips left by customers are expected to add up to the minimum wage. The traditional tipping guidelines are to leave a 10 percent tip for breakfast, a 15 percent tip for lunch and a 20 percent tip for dinner. However, most diners do not follow these guidelines at places like Steak n Shake and Skyline Chili, thus the average annual salary for a server is $20,000. For servers that are also supporting families,

they depend on tips from customers even more. “They don’t get paid a lot,” Ruth Faucett, a manager at Steak n Shake said. “They make $2.13 an hour, so what they make off tables is their income essentially. I think people take that for granted.” “Most of us live off of tips,” Osborn said, “And when we bust our butts to make people happy and they don’t tip us, it is like a smack in the face.” “I think we should make more,” Brittany Asher said, “especially working at Skyline Chili, not a lot of people know about it, so sometimes nobody will come in and I won’t make any money.” At high end restaurants, servers can make even more money however because the bills are sometimes over $200, making the average tip $40 when the 20 percent rule is applied. The waiters and waitresses try their best to keep the customers happy, but accidents do happen. Weatherington said his worst experience at his job was when two deaf people came in, and they could not communicate. Osborn once was cussed out by a customer who was enraged that cheese cost extra. Navarra and Sherwood both told how they spilled a drinks on people by accident. Means’ worst night was when a group of 20 teenagers came in and left her $3. “When parties leave low tips, depending on the size, it’s a little frustrating,” Means said, “because that’s the money we live off of, but I let it inspire me to do better with my next table.” Despite the stress and work, all of the servers agree that they like their jobs and what they do. “I love my job,” Sherwood said, “and everyone that works there.” “We are like a family,” Osborn said. When students go off to college, some restaurants can transfer those students to restaurants that are close by to their college. Some restaurants make tips a requirement if the party is more than fi ve people. Others give the servers tips people put on credit cards at the end of the day, while other restaurants place credit tips on servers’ paychecks. Tips are greatly appreciated, and good servers work hard to earn them. “Just respect your server as they respect you,” Weatherington said. So when dining, think of all the refi lls the server got, all the work he or she was doing when he or she was not at the table, the $2.13 per hour and how he or she is depending on the guests to make a living. Basically, if they do their best, then it should not be labor. Tip the waitresses and waiters.

by mercadeeshempel editor-in-chief

Servers, not servants

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Senior Alexis MeansPhoto by Mercadees Hempel

Do’s&Do not’sof dining out

Do not be rude. Even if you have had a bad day, do not take it out on your server.

Do not come in �ve minutes before closing time.

Do not yell or raise your hand for your server. When they walk by, calmly say “ma’am” or “sir” or their name.

Do not leave change on the table. If you are only going to leave a quarter or lower on the table, you might as well not leave anything.

Do not talk on your cell phone when dining.

Do use the 10 to 20 percent rule.

Do learn your server’s name.

Do let the manager know about problems and good experiences.

Do use respect and manners and remember that your server is human just like you.

Do make special requests about extra sides or window seats. The server wants to please you as much as you want to be pleased.

Do let your server know about problems.

The average pay for a server is $2.13 an hour.

The average annual salary for a server is $20,000.

More than 2 million waiters and waitresses were employed in May 2011. One fourth of the waiting sta�s were 16 to 19 years old.

Almost 50% of adults say they have worked at a restaurant once in their lives.

Stats&Facts

There were 2,260,300 waitressing jobs in the U.S. in 2010.

Sequels and Prequels Monsters University- Friday,

June 21Out of the way kids, class of 2013 will be first in line to see

this computer-animated comedy. Sulley and Mike return in a prequel to “Monster’s Inc.” Viewers find out

how they became best friends in college.

Star Trek Into Darkness-Friday, May 17

This Sci-Fi action packed film will be sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As the Enterprise group is called back home, they find evil has taken over their own generation and must stop it.

Despicable Me 2-Wednesday, July 3Gru, the girls and minions return in this family comedy to fight off the villain, Eduardo.

The Hangover: Part III-Friday, May 24The three best friends that anyone could have are back! In this final showdown, it will be life or death as they face Leslie Chow this one last time.

The Smurfs 2- Wednesday, July 31The little blue people return to the big screen for the second time. Only this time something evil lurks amongst the Smurfs- the Naughties, who plan to take over the Smurfs’ bodies.

SuperherosIron Man 3- Friday, May 3

Back and cocky as ever, Tony Starks returns only to find his personal life is being destroyed. Not only is his personal life crumbling, but the actual world is on pins and needles as well. The main antagonist, The Mandrin and Firepower, will stop at nothing to make sure Tony Starks is face down in the dirt and the world is vulnerable.

Man of Steel- Friday, June 14The story of Superman’s beginnings is told in this epic tale.

The Wolverine- Friday, July 26X-Man’s most popular character will get his own time to shine in “The Wolverine.” Wolverine will be pushed to his limits and may not come out alive as battles a colossal of new enemies in this film.

BooksWorld War Z- Friday, June 21

Brad Pitt, epic battles and zombies. What more can you ask for? This movie is sure to be a Block Buster hit as Pitt stars as a general who saves the world from flesh-eating undead spooks. World War Z is based off the Max Brooks novel.

The Great Gatsby- Friday, May 10The classic book will come to life on the big screen. The movie follows a young man leaving the Midwest to go to New York to pursue the American Dream. “The Great Gatsby” will be a must see of the summer featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.

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by dejabullock sta� writer

Sequels, prequels and everything in-between Gutterthe

Mulan is the second-least popular Disney Princess after Pocahontas in the official line-up. She has with very little merchandise and most of her appearances are restricted to group shots.

Walt Disney World first opened October 1, 1971 at Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The Beast (“Beauty and the Beast”) is the first prince to not be a human for a major portion of his life.

Prince Adam (“Beauty and the Beast”) is the only Disney Prince to be a redhead.

In mythology, Hercules is driven insane by Hera, his stepmother, and then kills his wife and kids.

Flora of the “three good fairies” (“Sleeping

Beauty”) was named after Walt Disney’s mother.

Dopey is the foster brother of the Seven Dwarfs.

The summer of 2013 will be the year of sequels and prequels.

Hades (“Hercules”) and Governor Ratcliffe (“Pocahontas”) are the only Disney villains not to die at the end of the movie.

Peter Pan is Walt Disney’s l east favor i te Disney character. He felt Pan was

too cold and immature.

Maleficent (“Sleeping Beauty”) is the most famous Disney villain according to “AFI’s 50

Greatest Villains.”

Chernabog (“Fantasia”) is thought to be Disney’s most evil villain since he serves no purpose besides being purely evil.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT

Stats&FactsTrue or False?1. Tanning can give you skin cancer.2. Tanning beds are a safe way to tan.3. Using sunscreen will completely protect you from the sun.4. Using high SPF sunscreens will give you more protection from UV rays.5. People with darker skin don’t need to worry about skin damage from

tanning.6. Getting a base tan before having large amounts of exposure to the sun

will keep you from getting skin cancer.7. You cannot get skin damage on a cloudy or cold days.8. Tanning is a good and appropriate way to get Vitamin D.9. A suntan is not as bad for you as a sunburn.10. Taking a shower a�er tanning “washed the tan away.”

With summer and prom approaching, a lot of students are lining up to get the perfect tan, but do they know the facts versus the myths?

Q&A with Sandy Van-Rooy

Answers:1. True. Skin cancer is the result of damaged DNA that cannot repair itself,

causing damaged skin cells to replicate to quickly, forming tumors on the epidermis. Overexposure to sun or tanning beds can cause this disease to occur.

2. False. It is proven there is no “safe way” to tan.3. False. Though using sunscreen is a needed precaution, it does not

completely protect tanners’ skin from UV rays.4. False. Sunscreens higher than SPF 30 o�er little to no more protection.5. False. It is true that darker skinned people do not tan as noticeably as

those with lighter skin, but the threat of skin damage is equally as high for all.

6. False.7. False. UV rays are the true cause of skin damage, not the actual sunlight.

Cloud coverage only blocks less than 25 percent of UV rays.8. True, but while tanning is a way to get Vitamin D, the best way is

through a healthy diet and supplements.9. False. They are the same thing.10. False. It can take up to 48 hours for a tan to develop and the tan forms in

the epidermis when melanocyte cells react to UV, causing pigmentation changes.

On an average day, more than one million Americans use tanning salons.

More than 90% of the visible changes commonly attributed to skin aging are caused by the sun.

There was an average of 42 salons per city in 2006. This exceeds the numbers of Starbucks and McDonalds.

There are roughly 30,000 tanning salons in the US.Frequent tanners using new high-pressure sunlamps may receive as much as 12 times the annual UVA dose compared to the dose they receive from sun exposure.

Q: Do customers generally ask you about the dangers of tanning? If so, how do you address these questions?A:Yes, and as we say it’s all in moderation. You need to be educated such as “you don’t have to burn to get a tan.” We try to educate our clients. There are many bene�ts to tanning, but tanning has had such a bad rap these past few years, you only hear the negative. Also you should always use a good tanning lotion to help with the dryness form the UV.

Q: How o�en do you think people should tan?A: If you are just trying to maintain your tan, then once or twice a week is good enough.

Q: What are the advantages of tanning?A: Vitamin D helps acne (and) helps with mood swings. Tanning can be good for you, but as I mentioned, it’s all in moderation.

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Owner of Family Tans

On July 31 sophomore Deja Jones was just another student in the halls on the first day of school. A few weeks later on the softball field, her whole life changed

and she started to change the lives of others. Finally on April 21, Deja Jones’ battle against brain cancer ended at 5:10 p.m. The start of Deja’s fight against cancer began on August

4, 2012. This day will live in the memories of Ms. Cat Jones and her family for the rest of their lives. During a travel softball team practice for her daughter Ms. Jones noticed that something was wrong. After Deja missed an easy infield pop fly, Ms. Jones pulled her out of practice so that she could go home and rest.

“I knew something was wrong,” Ms. Jones said. “ I could see it in her eyes.” On the ride home, Ms. Jones noticed that Deja had begun to slur her words and that she could not move the right side of her body. When they got home, the rest of the family noticed and Deja was taken up to Community North. Originally thinking it was a stroke, doctors performed tests on her brain to see if this was the reason. The tests revealed something

much worse. On the middle of her brain stem, Deja had a DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) an extremely rare kind of tumor usually diagnosed in young children and usually only diagnosed

around 150 times in America each year. This type of tumor puts pressure on the cranial nerves, which makes it hard to perform many everyday functions and cause

extreme headaches. Once it was diagnosed that Deja had a DIPG, she was sent to Riley Children’s Hospital for treatment. Here she would undergo eight weeks of radiation to try and kill the tumor, as well as go through chemotherapy sessions every day. Deja had to be switched from

her chemotherapy to another form however as the old treatment caused blood clots in her

lungs. Even after having to go through all of this,

Deja did not let any of it bring her down. She even attempted to come back to school both first and second semesters. The tumor was thought to have paralyzed her right side, however Deja taught herself how to write again. “She would practice every single day and write pages at a time,” Ms. Jones said. Probably the most important part of Deja’s life was on the softball field. She played for

her travel team, the Indy Edge, since she was 8 years old and was the starting third baseman her freshman year at Warren. As a freshman, Deja had Division One colleges such as Purdue, Michigan State, Ball State and Indiana State keeping their eyes on her. “Her nickname was Piggy because after every game she looked like she had rolled around in a pig pin,” Ms. Jones said with a smile on her face. “She was the filthiest girl on the team by far because she would dive for anything.” To the softball team at Warren, Deja was much more than just some freshman. She was family. On the field she was a

key defensive player as she was fifth on the team with 33 outs and third on the team with assists as she recorded 42. Batting wise she was tied for second on the team for RBIs with 13 and third highest slugging percentage at 0.456. “Deja’s presence has been hugely missed this year,” softball head coach Kim Richards said. “Even though she was only a freshman, she was a huge asset to this program by being one of the team’s leaders both offensively and defensively.” Not having Deja on the team this year has given the group a whole new form of motivation as she has changed the lives of each player. Before each game, the players are called off for their positions, and each one goes over to third base, which was her position and taps the bag. They all also wear black armbands with the pink number 12 in it because that was the number that she wore throughout her softball career. “On the field I wanted to do well for her because I felt

like she looked up to me,” one of Deja’s best friends junior MaKaila Boles said. “She was always there for me on the field when others weren’t.” Deja’s battle finally ended on April 21, 2013. She spent her final days at home playing games on her laptop and spending time with her family and friends. Her bulldog Bubba could be found laying next in her hospital bed everyday. “She’s the strongest person I know,” Ms. Jones said. “Even before all of this happened, she was the strongest person I knew.” Even though Deja is no longer here, she remains a huge part to the girls on the team and to the whole school. To Deja softball was much more than just a sport. She was able to describe it in one word. “Everything.”

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A True Warrior Gives Strength to OthersThe story of Deja Jones:

SENIOR RHYAN DISSER touches third base, the position Deja played for the team last year, before the team’s game against Greensburg. The team also wears wristbands with Deja’s old number on them during each game to honor her.

by joespears sports sta�

“She is the strongest

person I know. Even

before all of this

happened, she was

the strongest person I

knew.”

-Cat Jones, Deja’s mom

JONES GETS IN position during one of her travel ball games. Jones played on the same travel team since she was eight years old.

SOPHOMORE DEJA JONES recently poses for the camera, showing her enthusiastic personality during her battle with cancer. Jones’ personality also showed in the way she handled her situation.

Photo courtesy of Cat Jones

Photo courtesy of Cat Jones

Photo by Kelsie Williams

For more on this story, including Joe’s thoughts on the interview he had with Deja and her mom, as well as more pictures, and information on ways you can help her family, check out wcowlnews.com.

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So�ball team in a slump a�er their hot start to season

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JUNIOR LESLEY KELLE winds up and �res a pitch towards home plate during a recent home game against Roncalli. Kelle is one of the many young players stepping up on this year’s team.

The girls tennis team has met one of their biggest opponents already this season: the weather. “We have had to reschedule several matches already due to not only rain, but snow as well,” head coach Jason Wagner said. “All have been rescheduled for later in the season.” The girls should have already played several matches, but have in fact only played five with their one win coming against Tech High School. Although the team is 1-4 on the season so far, but that does not take away from the hard work they are putting in on and off the court. With all of the weather problems, the girls have even struggled to get outside for practice. This can easily cut down on an athlete’s mentality, but according to Coach Wagner, the team has kept a tremendous attitude. “It has been a difficult season because the rain either cuts our practice short or we have to go inside,” Wager said. “They have continued to fight so hard and continue to have a great attitude.” The girls have a tough road of matches ahead of them, but their coach has shown the confidence he has in his team to continue to perform at a high level.

“I see them taking each practice and match as an opportunity, and that is huge to me,” Wagner said. “We would like to not

only see more wins, but be competitive in that tough road ahead.” Some of their best performers so far include freshman Briklyn Kent, sophomore Emma Griffith and senior Brittany Schmidt. The next match will be against Anderson on April 29.

Girls tennis looks to break early season losing streak with winnable stretch of matches ahead

JUNIOR FALON EUBANKS serves the ball in her match against Martinsville. Due to weather, the girls have only been able to compete in a few matches this year.

Photo by Kelsie Williams

After an early setback to Greenfield Central to start the season, the softball team bounced back in their next couple of home games. In their first game at home the girls took on conference opponent Lawrence North. Throughout the first three innings the game was tied at one apiece until the girls broke open the game in the fourth inning with seven runs which led to their 11-6 win. It was a hitting frenzy as many of the girls were able to make key hits including senior Shelby Conley who hit a triple that scored two runs. For their next home game, the girls took on Brebeuf. From the start to the finish, the girls controlled the game, as they were able to secure the 10-2 win. Again many of the girls were able get big hits. Sophomore Victoria Kirby went three for three at the plate with one RBI, and seniors Conley and Jordan See combined for four hits and five RBIs. One key for the team during their win streak was not only their hitting but also pitching too. After a preseason injury to last season’s starting pitcher junior MaKaila Boles, junior Lesley Kelle and freshman Kim Wrightsman have taken up the load and contributed well. “All of our underclassman have stepped up big time,” Conley said. Continuing their home stand, the girls competed in the annual Warrior Invite. In the first game they played the team took on a tough Greensburg squad and despite a three run blast from Wrightsman, the team lost 5-14.

Following the loss, the girls faced Zionsville. In their closest game of the year, the girl’s were able to get the big 8-5 win as Wrightsman pitched a complete game. See and Kirby led the team on the batting end as See went four for four at the plate with two triples and Kirby went three for four. Senior Lexie White also did well at the plate as she hit in three runs. “Our bats have been hot and if they can stay that way then we have a chance to have very successful season,” head coach Kim Richards said. Following the big win against Zionsville, the girls took on two strong programs in Perry Meridian and Roncalli in the same week. In the game against Perry Meridian, the girls were able to keep it close for most of the game, but Perry was able to score on a number of runs late in the game to down the team 1-12. Against Roncalli, the girls could not get their bats going as they lost 0-14. The girls took a trip to Terre Haute to take on both Terre Haute North and South. In the first game against South, the girls could not overcome an early deficit and lost the game 1-9. Even after the tough loss, the girls came out firing in the next game against North. The lead switched several times throughout the game and in the sixth inning, the girls scored three runs to take a 6-5 lead. In the seventh inning, North hit a walk off home run to give the girls a heartbreaking 7-6 loss. The next game for the girls will be Friday night at Lutheran, weather permitting.

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by petarhood sports editor

“Even though the rain

holds us back, we still

go out and practice

to get ready for the

tough sectional”

-Senior Luke Pro�tt

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Photo by Kelsie Williams

It was no secret that this year’s baseball team was going to be a work in progress. The team returned very little varsity experience from a squad that had some success last year, and the program also went through a coaching change in the offseason. The changes have been evident so far in the first few weeks of the 2013 season. Practice officially began for them right before spring break, but due to whether and other various reasons, the team was not able to practice very much at all over the two week hiatus. When they came back, it was time to start the season. The first Monday back from spring break, they played Bishop Chatard in their season-opener. It was ugly from the beginning, as the Warriors fell 0-16. It did not get any better from there. They hosted conference rival Carmel in a double-header the next day and were no match for the Greyhounds in either game. They were run-ruled twice, losing the first game 22-4, and the second, 10-0. The next night, the Warriors were able to extend their game with New Palestine to seven innings, but lost that one as well, 6-0. Through just the first three days of the season, the team was 0-4, and had been outscored by their opponents 54-4. The Warriors needed to re-group. “We just were not ready all-around,” junior Lane Stotts said of the team’s first few games. The following weekend, they traveled to Terre Haute North to play the Patriots in another double-header. The first game was yet another ugly one,

as the team was-no hit in a 14-0, five-inning loss, but they played well in the second game against a team that is now ranked in the top five in the state. The Patriots scored six runs in the first inning, but Warren came crawling back. They scored at least one run in the second, third, fourth, and fifth innings to take a 10-9 lead after five. The team fell short in the final two innings though, and wound up losing 13-9. Senior outfielder Brandon Gilliam led the Warriors in the loss with three hits, two runs scored, and a RBI. In the week to follow, the rain hit, an the team had three games either postponed or cancelled, and got little-to-no practice time yet again. “That hurt as a lot,” senior Randy Lowry said. “We haven’t gotten to practice as much as we need to.” Though the team played well in the second-game of the double-header against THN, they weren’t able to keep the momentum rolling the following weekend. They lost three games- one to Brebeuf and two to Terre Haute South- by a combined score of 34-0 this past Friday and Saturday. Things got a little bit better on Monday. Even though they lost to Perry Meridian, they hung in throughout and pushed the game to seven innings. Cousins, senior Randy George and junior Jeff George, each had a RBI in what wound up being a 7-2 loss. The loss dropped the Warriors’ record to 0-10 on the season, and even though the team’s record continues to drop, their spirits have not. “We are getting better,” Lowry said. “Yes, we are getting better.” The team’s next game is scheduled for this Monday against Ben Davis.

The Warren Central boys golf team has been off to a rough start this season. With all of the rain that his hit the area recently, many of the team’s practices and matches have been either postponed or cancelled. Their season was supposed to begin on April 10 in a three-way meet with Park Tudor and Speedway. Due to lightning strikes, the meet was called early, and later cancelled. Their match the day after with North Central was also rained out, leaving the team with little-to-no experience in matches going into their first tournament of the year. They competed in the Ritter Classic at Winding River Golf Course on Saturday, April 13. They finished ahead of University, Covenant Christian and Lutheran in the tournament. Their team score of 367 was 25 points or less behind Brebeuf, Decatur Central, Franklin Central, Southport and Cascade. The following week, the boys’ matches with Greenfield Central and Ben Davis were both postponed, and re-scheduled. Rain affected the team’s practice schedule as well, and they were not able to prepare for their second tournament of the year, the Heritage Christian Invite. The invite included Heritage Christian, Lawrence

North, Cardinal Ritter, Whiteland, and Mornovia. The team golfed as well as they have all season and wound up placing third of the six teams with a score of 350. Sophomore Josh Taylor was outstanding in the invite, shooting a round of 77 on an 18-hole course. The score was Taylor’s personal-best, and it

earned him the team’s first medal of the year. “It was a great feeling coming in second and shooting a personal best as a sophomore,” Taylor said. The Warriors’ next match was their first individual one of the year. They hosted Roncalli at Maple Creek County Club this past Monday, and took a somewhat close 161-181 loss to the Rebels. Despite the rain, the team continues to work hard preparing for this year’s postseason.

“Even though the rain holds us back, we still go out and practice to get ready for the tough Sectional.” senior Luke Proffitt said. One of the main things the guys focus on during their practices are putting and working on their short games. Some of their postponed matches have been re-scheduled, and the team still has several more important matches and tournaments to go before the postseason. Their MIC tournament will be held tomorrow at Hulman Links, and the Marion County Tournament is this Monday at a course the team is very familiar with: Winding River.

Baseball team o� to a rough start in coach’s �rst season at helm

Golf team hopes for better weather in second half of season as they prepare for a run in the postseason

SENIOR MICAH TARAK takes a swing from the right side of the plate during the team’s most recent double-header against Terre Haute South. The team lost both games by a combined score of 24-0, and they are now 0-10 on the young season.

JUNIOR CODY WEBER follows through on a swing during a recent practice. The team has not been able to practice very much so far this season because of the weather. Photo by Kelsie Williams

“We are hitting a lot better, and we have

improved o� the �eld a lot, too.”

The girls track team is a team that has some high expectations from their coach. As athletes, they want nothing more than to rise up to these expectations. “My goal will always be for this team to win state,” head coach Lagretta Smith said. “And I think we are heading in the right direction.” Just as many other spring sports have, the track team is also seeing some difficulty with the weather, but that has far from stopped the success they are having. The throwers have won every meet they have competed in except for the Southport Relays. However, they still came away with a second place finish there. “I am so proud of all of our accomplishments so far,” junior Deveny Rhem said. For the runners, they have also had some top finishing athletes. At the Emerging Elite Invitational held at home the girls swept the results in

the 100 meter dash and came away with victories in every event except for the 1600 meter run and 400 x 800 relay team. The girls came away with the victory by a margin of 18 points. Their more recent meet on April 13 was held at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Although they did not perform well as a team in this meet, individual performers such as Natalia Taylor came up with a fourth place finish in the 300 meter hurdles. Taylor was the highest finisher for the team in the Hamilton Southeastern Relays. The girls next meet is today, against the entire MIC conference. The boys, also plagued by bad weather have struggled to come into their own this season. Under new head coach Jayson West, the team seems to be struggling to find their own, but West is not giving up. “We continue to spend extra time as a team motivating the athletes during practices and meets,” West said.

Some of the highlights of their season so far include a few key runners that have gotten the job done on the track. Senior Carrington Murray has run a personal record of 11.1 for the 100 meter dash, sophomore Isiah Thomas tops the 200 meter chart running a 22.4 and junior De’Ondre Jones runs a 51.0 for the 400 meter dash. For the distance runners, seniors Zephyr Wenrich and John Wert along with juniors Matt Egan and Lee Justice top the charts. The boys next meet will also be the MIC.

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Photo by Kelsie Williams

This one’s for you, Deja

Photo by Kelsie Williams

MarchATHLETE OF THE MONTH:

See is off to a red-hot start in 2013. Her batting average over the softball team’s first nine games of the year is a team-high .500. She leads the team in hits with 14, RBI with 8, triples with 2, and stolen bases with 4. She is also the team leader in on-base and slugging percentage.

Senior Catcher Jordan See

I have never been the best column-writer. I love talking sports, and I consider myself to be a somewhat-talented writer, but for some reason, I have struggled with nearly all of my columns. The actual expressing of my opinion in writing form is not an issue, but picking something to write about each issue has proven to be a challenge for me. However, as I was pondering what this, my final column, will be written about, it became evident pretty quickly what these 400-or-so words should be devoted too. This past weekend, we lost a Warren Central student-athlete, and a true Warrior, Deja Jones. I have been covering sports here for four years, in the many different forms. I am involved in the newspaper, radio, and television programs, and I have covered every team that one can cover here. From empty bleachers at the tennis courts to full stands on Friday nights at the football field, I have been to dozens of games, meets, and matches here at Warren Central High School. I have interviewed athletes and coaches monthly for four years here, but the athlete that sticks out in my mind most, is someone I never even met, Deja Jones. Deja Jones is the definition of a Warrior. It was hard not to notice her on the softball field during her freshman year. It seemed like every time you looked up, she was on base, or making a play. That is all I knew about Deja Jones up until I heard what had happened to her earlier this year. Jones was diagnosed with a cancer on August 4 that was supposed to only allow her to live six more months. She lived nine. And in doing so, she brought this school together like I have never seen before. I have heard many people complain about a lack-of-school spirit at WCHS every year I have been here, and sure, maybe not every game football or basketball game was sold out, and maybe there was a little bad blood between some of the athletes and non-athletes, but this past weekend, our whole school showed what “school spirit” is really all about. When I heard that Deja had passed on Sunday night, I wanted to cry. As did everyone else. But when I came to school on Monday and saw all the pink in honor of Deja, and the willingness to try to help her family, and the raw emotion being showed by everyone, I began to appreciate what had happened that much more. Deja, a true Warrior, brought her fellow Warriors together, and when I think back on my high school career, I will remember that about our “school spirit,” more than anything.

SENIOR JONATHAN WERT competes in one of the long-distance events during the team’s second-out-of eight �nish in the Southport Relays. The team’s next meet is MIC, tonight at Ben Davis High School.

SOPHOMORE CAITLYN REDMON and senior Dajae Clay compete side-by-side in the 100 meter hurdles during the Southport relays. Redmon wound up winning the event, and Clay won in the long jump, as the girls took second out of eight teams overall.

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TODAY IS APRIL 26. Many of us are shaking in our seats impatiently waiting for the 2:50 bell to ring. Tonight, too many girls will be so excited that they can’t get to sleep, and tomorrow will be the most remembered night of your high school career. Prom is what many students have been talking about and planning for these past several weeks. So many have been waiting for this special night, but what if you decided that you wanted to go last minute… what do you do? Is it even possible? Don’t worry, the Owl has you covered.

Step 1: The DressDon’t know where to get a dress last minute? Try David’s Bridal. Some of their prom dresses have been marked down to 50 percent off. They are open Monday through Friday, 11-9, and Saturday 10-6. They are located at 5025 E 82nd St. Places like Deb, Von Maur, and Windsor in the Castleton Square Mall are great options. Also, if you are trying to bargain shop for a fast fi nd, Raelynn’s Boutique is a great place to go. You get a $50 coupon when you walk in, and they have many dresses on sale, some just starting at $20. By now, you can’t expect a tailored dress because there isn’t enough time, so make sure to fi nd one that fi ts just right. Or, try borrowing from a friend or family member.

Step 2: The Corsage and Boutonniere What girl doesn’t love fl owers? Well, Flowerama is the best place to go. Flowerama is located at 8202 E. Washington St. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8a.m.-7p.m.and Saturday, 9-4. Flowerama’s most popular corsage is the Sweetheart Rose and each corsage is accented with glitter. Prices start at $9.99 and go up to $24.99. Do not freak out, these things are not hard to get and can even be purchased the day of prom.

Step 3: Hair and Nails If you need somewhere quick to get your hair done, Hair Apalooza has got you covered. They are located in the Washington Square Mall and they are open at the malls’ hours. They do updo’s for prom for $40 and it includes a free eyebrow wax. They also do manicures and pedicures at $30. Also, if you need your make-up done, it’s $20.00, and if you don’t provide your own make-up, it’s $30.00. Also, CV Nails is having prom special. For a manicure and Pedicure, its $35.00, but if you just want your nails painted, it’s $10. These places are walk in and you do not need an appointment. If anything, have a family member or friend do your hair or both.

Step 4: The TuxGuys, it’s just as important for you to dress to impress as it is for the ladies. Louie’s Tux Shop is offering a $20. off coupon to anyone that comes in. Rentals start at $59.99 and up. They are located in the Castleton Square Mall and open at regular mall hours. Also, Men’s Warehouse is offering a $30 coupon and tuxes range from $99.00 to $189.They are located at 5868 82nd St. and their hours are Monday- Saturday 10-9. Since it is so last minute, renting a tux might be hard to do. JCPenneys does have a tuxedo shirt set starting at $70. Aslo, Raelynn’s Boutique gives you a $50 off coupon when you walk in. Their tuxes start at $99. They are located at 455 Greenwood Park Drive in Greenfi eld and they are open 11-8 Monday through Friday and 10-5 on Saturday.

Step 5: TransportationGetting to Prom is just as important. If you’re going to prom in a group, The Chicken Limo might be for you. Prices start at $85 per hour. They are located at 615 E. 60th street. You could also try Luxury Services (317-782-1944) and Advanced Limousines (317-716-1201) if you want to ride classier and not attract so much attention. Unfortunately, these limos could already be rented for the night since prom is tomorrow. If so, you could always carpool with your friends or have someone drop you off or just drive yourself.

Step 6: DinnerSince Prom is tomorrow, your best bet is to just eat the food at Prom. It tastes great and is included in your ticket. If you would rather go out with a group of friends, try something fun Like Jockamos Pizza. It is located on 5646 E Washington St. It’s a great place to be with friends and you get your money’s worth in food. If you are going with a date, try the Spaghetti Factory, Red Lobster, Or Olive Garden where you do not need reservations. Since it is such a late notice, make sure to call to check if you can get in. Also, there are lots of nice restaurants downtown to check out that might suit your interest better.

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2626. Many of us are shaking in our seats impatiently waiting for the 2:50 bell to ring. Tonight, too many girls will be so excited that they can’t get to sleep, and tomorrow will be the most remembered night of your high school career. Prom is what many students have been talking about and planning for these past several weeks. So many have been waiting for this special night, but what if you decided that you wanted to go last minute… what do you do? Is it even possible? Don’t worry,

Step 1: The DressDon’t know where to get a dress last minute? Try David’s Bridal. Some of their prom dresses have been marked down to 50 percent off. They are open Monday through Friday, 11-9, and Saturday 10-6. They are located at 5025 E 82nd St. Places like Deb, Von Maur, and Windsor in the Castleton Square Mall are great options. Also, if you are trying to bargain shop for a fast fi nd, Raelynn’s Boutique is a great place to go. You get a $50 coupon when you walk in, and they have many dresses on sale, some just starting at $20. By now, you can’t expect a tailored dress because there isn’t enough time, so make sure to fi nd one that fi ts just right. Or, try borrowing from a friend or family

What girl doesn’t love fl owers? Well, Flowerama is the best place to go. Flowerama is

8202 E. Washington St. Their hours are Monday

Step 4: The TuxGuys, it’s just as important for you to dress to impress as it is for the ladies. Louie’s Tux Shop

Step 5: Step 5: TransportationTransportationGetting to Prom is just as important. If you’re going to prom in a group, The Chicken Limo might be for you. Prices start at $85 per hour. They are located at 615 E. 60You could also try Luxury Services (317-782-1944) and Advanced Limousines (317-716-1201) if you want to ride classier and not attract so much attention. Unfortunately, these limos could already be rented for the night since prom is tomorrow. If so, you could always carpool with your friends or have someone drop you off or just drive yourself.

Step 6: DinnerSince Prom is tomorrow, your best bet is to just eat the food at Prom. It tastes great and is included in your ticket. If you would rather go out with a group of friends, try something fun Like Jockamos Pizza. It is located on 5646 E Washington St. It’s a great place to be with friends and you get your money’s worth in food. If you are going with a date, try the Spaghetti Factory, Red Lobster, Or Olive Garden where you do not need reservations. Since it is such a late notice, make sure to call to check if you can get in. Also, there are lots of nice restaurants downtown to check out that might suit your interest better.

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