aug. 1, 2012 >> a special edition of the triangle
Welcome to your school! You’ve now officially joined Bull Dog Nation. We wish you the best on the start
of your high school career. Be sure to follow the lead of Principal David Clark by getting involved and doing
your utmost to promote school spirit. As he always says,
“Yo, yo, Bull Dogs!”
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this year • your year • THE year
Log yearbook will capture the people, the events and the soul of Bull Dog Nation this school year.
On May 22, be part of the excitement and energy of Delivery Day by reserving your copy of the 2013 Log now. Don’t miss out on the real story of year.
Order your Log yearbook outside room 1505 at its best price of $55 until Sept. 30, After that, books may be ordered through Herff Jones for $70 until Jan. 24.
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04 Familiar facesGet to know some of the faces you will encounter every day at North05 Construction Find out more about the progress of the school’s construction and when you can expect it to be done 08 North’s myths and secretsLook here to find out about some of the best- kept secrets here10-11 Oh, the places you will go!Learn about the travel opportunities of past and present students and teachers13 Balancing actSee what students and teachers think about the new balanced calendar and how it could affect your breaks16 Looking backStudents look back at some of the things they wish they had known about high school20 Say cheese!Check out how you can get the best picture for the yearbook and your student ID
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From basketball games to plays to the Quarter Raiders, find out about all the activities and events that happen here
Take a look at how sophomore Morgan Neal earned her P.E. credits
Get to know celebrities who have previously walked the
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project leaders >>Keely Collier, Erika
Espinoza, Roth Lovins, Ramya Vijayagopal
Morgan Arnholt, Jennifer Bale, Lyndsay Bare, Kane, Benjamin, Bente Bouthier, Jamison Davis, Alexandra Friend, Brittany
Galbraith, Andrew Gold, Liz Keaton, Betsy Kiel, Miah Kincer, Haley Meek, Madison Monroe, Megan Olibo, Lexi Olmstead, Alexis Patterson, Lori Rains, Brooke Richardson, Bailey Sipes, Samantha Skalski, Katherine Spoon, Iris Thompson, Lauren
Watanabe, Madeline Wyke, Alexandra Young, Rosemary, Yonushonis, Chandler Zeller
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living like a Bull Dog
Introducing ... the Big Dogs!
Assistant Principal John Green
Fun fact: Mr. Green has his pilot’s license and took several
aerial views during construction.
Assistant to the Principal Cheryl Brosey
Fun fact: She has also been a secretary in the counseling
center and oversaw the English resource center.
Secretary for Main Office Lori Hedrick
Quote: “Students come to me if they need anything with their
locker.”
Dean Aaron KarrFun fact: Mr. Karr graduated
from North and is a huge Packers fan.
Dean Ruth HurrleFun fact: Mrs. Hurrle lives in
Indy with her giant dog named Peanut, her husband and two
kids.
Secretary for Dean’s Office Cara Sanders
Fun fact: Mrs. Scott was Mrs. Sanders’ English teacher in high
school. She graduated in 1985.
Secretary for Dean’sOffice Bev Addis
Fun fact: Mrs. Addis was in band in high school. She was raised in
Paris, Illinois.
Counselor Julie Speer Fun fact: Mrs. Speer is a
Kentucky Derby fan.
Counseling Center Secretary Catherine Kooper
Fun fact: Mrs. Kooper taught P.E. and health at Salem High School.
Counseling Center Secretary Rhonda Murray
Fun fact: Mrs. Murray married her high school sweetheart, and
they graduated from North.
Assistant Principal Susan Scott
Fun fact: Mrs. Scott used to be a volleyball referee. She also used
to teach square dancing.
Principal David ClarkFun fact: Mr. Clark can do
cartwheels. He was in the circus for 7 years which he refers to as “The greatest amateur show on
Earth!”
Here are some familiar faces you might see around our school
Dean Jim SheridanQuote: “We monitor attendance,
address disipline issues, maintain a safe and orderly school
environment and help students through difficult times.”
Counselor Sandy FreshourFun fact: Mrs. Freshour is a counselor for freshman A-K.
Counselor Karmen RileyFun fact: Mrs. Riley was an IU cheerleader and was the first female boxer in Columbus.
Counselor LuAnn DavisFun fact: Mrs. Davis graduated
from North. Mrs. Davis used to be an English teacher.
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photos byBailey Sipes and Miah Kincer
Director of Guidance Pat Pemberton
Fun fact: Mr. Pemberton came here this year from Franklin
Central. A former football coach, he also has officiated high school
football games.
Construction: what to expectConstruction has affected many lives at Columbus North. You may
ask how it will affect you, if at all. This is how
If you think your classes are always going to be in a quiet, peaceful learning environment, think again. Construction to update the building has been going on here since 2011 and is planned to be finished sometime first semester. While some may not find the construction an issue, others have run into problems such as noisy classrooms and having to re-route their normal paths to class. Previously congested hallways are suddenly cut off, and classrooms are moved with only a few days of warning.
When you find yourself faced with obstacles in your day-to-day school life, what should you do? Just go with it. If the main hallway to your second period class is blocked off, find a new way to get there. If your classroom is filled with the sounds of drilling, just study quietly. Students have been doing it for a while now and will continue to do so until the construction is finished.
The Expectations
“I hate how they shut down certain hallways so that areas of the school are backed up every time you need to get somewhere. Plus, I’m tired of seeing wires hanging from ceilings everywhere I go.”
junior Nick Littrell
How does construction affect your life at school?“I think it will be nice when it’s completed, but as for now it is a major inconvenience. I have to walk a long way now to get to certain classrooms.”
junior Olivia Kelley
“It makes it difficult to get to my classes, because I’ll forget which hallways are blocked off and I’ll have to turn around and walk clear to the other side of the building to get to my class.”
sophomore Cierra Eder
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Celebrating the Class of 2016
Theatrical events
Student Assembly is a committee of kids elected by the student body to organize and represent our school. Be sure you apply and vote for who will represent you.
“Being in crew was a cool experience because I got to learn a lot about set-making in plays and I also got to meet a lot of cool new people.”
sophomore Liam Greven
DATE OF EVENT: Sept. 21
“Homecoming game was fun like any other game because you got to get dressed up.” junior Hannah Bailey
Blue Print: When do school events become discipline issues? Dean Aaron Karrer: All school rules apply at school
functions, that’s the way it is when you decide to come to an event
sponsored by Columbus North. The school rules apply.
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MORPMORP is a student council-run event, similar to Prom, but for underclassmen. MORP is always themed.
Graduation Parties Celebrating the achievements of your senior friends at the end of the year.
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Homecoming (vs. Pike)
Student Assembly collects canned goods for Love Chapel every year around Christmas time.
Can Drive
photo by Roth Lovins
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Keep an eye out throughout the year for more plays and musicals the theater and choir departments perform.
Don’t forget to sign up for the trike races and vote for your Homecoming Court.
Student Assembly
North vs. East Basketball
“They should definitely go to the game. It’s loads of fun. It’s always nice just to be with friends and enjoy a game. A little rivalry never hurts.”
junior Allen Ramirez
Quarter Raiders Student Assembly members (below) help raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital the last school day before Spring Break
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“American Pie had a really great set this year, and I worked with a great group of girls. I’ll miss the seniors when they leave.” sophomore
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12 The week before Spring Break where students dress up to a different theme each day.
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Prom “The best reason is to know people, it’s not any fun if you don’t have any friends.”
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14 15 North vs. East Football DATE OF EVENT: Aug. 23
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“I enjoyed Formal because we had a large group of people.”
sophomore Autum Kavelman
Formal
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DATE OF EVENT: Aug. 6First DayThe first day is one of the most vitally important days of the year. Make sure to get to know your teachers, classmates and room numbers.
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“Go as hard as you can, have pride for your team, and have good sportsmanship.”
junior Riku Nakajima
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Dance Marathon“You should go because it’s a really good time and you get to see people from all over BCSC and dance.”
sophomore Tyler Sherman
Blah Week
“It was fun cheering on our school and having school spirit.”
sophomore Jessica Wagers
photo by Dylan Thixton
North vs. East Soccer
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DATE OF EVENT:Aug. 24
Teachers reveal their ‘other’ lives; from unique hobbies to favorite
activities, these four have diverse pastimes
Students discuss interesting facts related to the school’s beginnings. Ghosts, famous people, and rock concerts all have their place of importance here
American Pie was a class project, before it became a school-wide event
Chuck Taylor, Mike Pence, Jamie Hyneman, and Tony Stewart all went to school here
In the ‘60s, myth has it that students had a secret society under the stairs to the right of the Main Office, and it went under the administration office
According to a legend, a boy was run over by a horse-drawn carriage where the auditorium sits. Now, he is known to haunt it
“It is interesting that it started as a small performance and now it fills the auditorium. I think it grew because people enjoyed seeing people they knew perform popular songs.”
junior Chris Sublette
“I think it’s real. We’ve experienced things in the theatre department. There was one time where I was in the lobby and the little door for the ticket booth, the bottom was open, and I was waiting for rehearsal to start and it slammed shut. I was freaking out.”
senior Karina Lugo
“I think that it’s cool, and I didn’t know Tony Stewart graduated from North. I knew Chuck Taylor did, but not Tony Stewart.”
sophomore Nathan Davis
“How did the teachers not know? I think its a cool idea. I mean I would do that. I would join it.”
sophomore Olivia Stewart
Roots of North
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Beyond the classroom
“In 1996, when I had friends who started extreme hooping, I said no way. Then we had a campout with
a bunch of my friends I only get to see couple times a year. Kelly McBride brought a hula-hoop with her. No one was around and I tried to hoop. I hooped for two
and a half hours. I totally fell in love with it.”Science teacher Wayne Britton
“I actually started reenacting at 12 in Ohio. Then, I moved to Indiana
and met JR. Owens at East, and he had Civil War stuff
at Halloween. I told him that I would wear my colonial outfit. I was hooked from
there.”World History teacher
Dan Marsh
“My mom crocheted. I’ve crocheted a blanket, but the best thing was a sweater for
my sister-in-law that won first place in the open division, and at the State Fair it won Grand
Champion. I also macrame. It’s tying knots and you can make
almost anything. I have a nativity scene out of macrame.
They’re over one foot tall.”PE teacher Deborah Riga
“I started teaching jazzercise as a way
to stay in shape and continue doing something I love - which is dance.” Spanish teacher
Tori Drummy
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of famous people who have graduated from North
Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart has raced every type of car there is. Known
as one the best competitors of his generation, he is also a team owner and a generous philanthropist. Stewart’s success has motivated students like sophomore Matt Wagner to follow their goals in the future. “It’s cool that he graduated from North,” Wagner said. “It inspires me to do what I want to do .”
Acclaimed alumni
Who says nothing happens in Columbus? They must not have been aware that North has seen its share of soon-to-be-famous people walk across that stage on graduation day. Read on to learn more about three of our most famous alumni
science class of 1974
BiographyThis six-term Congressman graduated from Hanover College in 1981 before attending law school at Indiana University. He is currently running for governor.
politics class of 1978
“I think it’s cool that someone so smart graduated from North.”
sophomore Sean Fishel
BiographyBefore creating M5 Industries Inc., this TV personality studied Russian languages and ran a sailing and diving charter business in the Caribbean.
“My family and I used to watch Mythbusters all the time and we thought it was cool that someone so successful could be from Columbus.”
sophomore Tessa Krempel
BiographyThis man played his first professional basketball game when he was 17. The shoes that bear his signature appear in the movie “Hoosiers.”
“I think it’s cool that he went here. I like the shoes because they’re comfortable. They’re just nice looking. They also come in a lot of different designs.”
sophomore Kimberly Cooper
fashion class of1918
ANSWERS: Politics: Mike Pence - candidate for Governor of Indiana; Science:Jamie Hyneman - one of the hosts of the popular show Mythbusters; Fashion: Chuck Taylor - creator of Converse shoes .
used with permission of True Speed Enterprises
www.dsc.discovery.com
www.mikepence.house.gov
www.converse.com
CLASS OF 1989
“I have one student (Megan Peterson) spending the summer in Spain through the IU Honors Program. I also normally take students to Mexico in the Summer.”
Spanish teacher Marcia Cheek
“Every two years, we have stu-dents go to Japan to visit our sister city, Miyoshi.”
Japanese teacher Elizabeth Bays
Where Else? “I liked where all the kids left and I got to go to McDonald’s (in China). They stayed all night with other students.”
Chinese teacherJana Thompson
“I had a ‘Dream it, Do it’ career field trip. We went out to Ivy Tech’s campus, and I liked exploring all the booths. The main part I liked was the robotics lab, because this robot did all these crazy things.”
junior Hannah Weddle
“I have been to nine countries in Europe and five states in the United States.”
juniorHendrik Spicker
“I went to Vincennes University for a machine trades competition. It’s a mechanical engineering place; the campus is pretty nice too. Real pretty.”
Jacob Laine (CN, 2012)
Where in the World?
Through certain classes, North sends you all over the world. Find out about the opportunities North has
to travel the globe
“I went to Seattle for a journalism convention. It was my first one. What I enjoyed most was the overall experience of it and realizing where journalism can take me.”Vanessa Stau-
blin (CN ‘12)
“I liked all of the sightseeing (in China). I went to Tiananmen square and to a bunch of ancient gardens. I got to try a bunch of different foods, like squid. It was really weird.”Cameron Robertson
(CN ‘12)
“I went to Brest, France. I went for seven weeks last summer with the IU Honors Program. I stayed with a host family, went to school, and learned a lot about the culture and language.”
Lucie Cyliax(CN ’12)
complied by Haley Meek, Morgan Arnholt, and Maddie Wyke
“I’m going on a trip to Italy for nine days through the National Honor Society. We are visiting Rome, Vacation City and Venice. We are taking painting and gladiator classes. You can get college credit on the trip.”
senior Sydney Jarrard
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Pros & Cons
“P.E. Individual has too much paperwork.”
sophomoreKevin Moats
“You can get credit while doing your favorite sport.”
sophomoreAkina Minamikawa
“You have to run a lot.”
sophomore Skylar Fleetwood
WAIVER vs. Physical Education
photos by Iris Thompson
All freshman are required to take two semesters of P.E.; two students share their experiences with the two different options
The class and Waiver both have their pros and cons; three freshmen share their thoughts
How to Apply
For further assistance, contact the P.E./Health department at 812-376-4259
compiled by Iris Thompson and Lexi Olmstead
Shoes pound the earth as freshman Tyler Sherman races around the track. Sherman is participating in one of the two semesters of P.E..
“(I chose P.E.) because it’s fun and (I don’t think you) gain anything from not doing it,” Sherman said.
Students are required to take P.E. Team and P.E. Individual. “We focus on the five main health related fitness components,” P.E. Individual
teacher Debbie Riga said.“You come in and she tells us to get in our assigned seats. Then, she tells us
to get out a sheet of paper and write down the question of the day. Later, on the same paper, we write down our heart rates,” Sherman said.
“We’ve played tennis, golf, archery, badminton and done loads of paper work.” Sherman said.
“We have fitness twice,” Mrs. Riga said. Like all P.E. students, Sherman is required to take Team in addition to P.E.
Individual. In P.E. Team, students play sports and learn about fitness. “It is a lot of physical work and you play a lot of sports. Soccer, basketball,
volleyball, softball, football, flag football, and gatorball,” Sherman said. With all the sports and activities, Sherman found there were some he loved
and others he wasn’t too fond of. “Soccer was a lot of fun. My least favorite was swimming,” Sherman said. “[I definitely prefer] Team because it was a lot more active and there were a
lot more things to do with your classmates,” Sherman said.
Sherman has taken both of his required P.E. semesters and now has no worries.
“It feels really good now that I’m finished with my P.E. credits,” Sherman said.While Sherman is racing around outside, freshman Morgan Neal is receiving
her P.E. credits inside a quiet resource center. As a track runner and cross-country runner, Neal has sports after school and little time for homework. The two mandatory semesters of P.E. credits were needed and Neal found an answer: the P.E. Waiver.
“I can fit (more classes) into my schedule and still get P.E. credit,” Neal said. P.E. teacher Megan Shaff explains how the waiver works. “If you’re in a qualifying activity, that activity acts as activity time. One
requirement of that Waiver is that the student is completing the six state standards,” Mrs. Shaff said.
Neal understands that there’s more than just doing a sport.“For P.E. Waiver you have to do various essays on the activity and sport you
are participating in, and you have to complete health goal assessments,” Neal said.
Any IHSAA sport, marching band and other Category Four sports such as figure skating and gymnastics are all acceptable for the P.E. Waiver.
“It is simple and it doesn’t take very much time. It opens up a class period.” Neal said. “One of the biggest decisions for deciding to take the Waiver is ‘what other classes do you want to take?’”
Morgan Neal sits in the upstairs resource center to work on her P.E. Waiver.
Tyler Sherman turns the corner of North’s track during his P.E. class.
P.E. Individual student Waiver student P.E. Individual student
1 Go to the Columbus North home page.2 Go to the drop down bar under departments, select Health & P.E.3 Click on the BCSC Physical Education Waiver link.
4 Read “To the parents of prospective P.E. Waiver students” and the guidelines and program procedures.5 You’re now ready to print off the Waiver application and get started. Good luck!
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“I think it will be very different. I
think it’s good for parents and for students, but it might be hard for the community to adjust to the change.”Spanish teacher Teancum Clark
Students say Teachers say
“I think it’s pretty lame because
summer is the only time some of us students can get a full time job and now it will be hard-er to do so.”sophomoreClayton Shireman
“I like it because it is more like
how it was in England. Its more normal for me.”senior Dom Bale
“I think it will be nice to have
really long breaks during the year, except teachers might give us lots of homework during these breaks, which would be bad.”sophomoreKaren Wildemann
“It could be good and it’s worth
trying something different, I think it is a very positive change.” English teacher Katie Keith
“I think it’s going to be hard on life
guards to keep a job during summer because they can’t work as long, but personally it doesn’t affect me.” English teacherSarah
2011-12 NOW&
ROUND&ROUND
First Day:
Fall Break:
Winter Break:
Spring Break*:
Summer Break:
Last Day:
Total Days:
Aug.
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Dec. 24- Jan. 3
March
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New school. New faces. New schedule. BCSC schools are now on the year round calendar
which consists of starting school earlier than the previous years and ending school later than the normal date. But here's the catch that has many
people in favor of the change: longer breaks throughout the school year
compiled by Alex Friend and Meagan Olibophotos by Britney Galbraith
Dates
*The second week includes five snow make-up days as needed
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Sanders
to Bull Dog
“During my years at North, I have cared less about what others think (about me) and grown confident. I used a hard work ethic and became a leader through the cross country team.”
Macey Thornburg
(CN’12)
“I’ve matured so much. I grew an inch and gained 20 pounds, which was because of football. ”
Mason Roberts (CN’12)
“At first I had a circle of a few really good friends and didn’t want to make new ones. I expanded my circle and let more people in. It’s been a really good thing.”
Torrie Mcclintic
(CN’12)
“The person I am today would not be recognizable compared to my freshman self.”
Michael Rea (CN’12)
“I hated coming to North freshman year, and now I hate to leave it. I wish I had started to care earlier.” Jared
Peville (CN’12)
From puppy...HIGH SCHOOL BY THE
NUMBERSafter four years of high school you will have:
324,000 minutes of school
18 school dances
5760 class periods
gone to the bathroom 2160 times
gone through 1000 pencils
been in 1 day of ISS (survey)
gone through 1280 pounds of paper waste
40 teachers
48 finals
540 possible off campus days
at least 180 on-campus days
140 days off school
72 Bull Dog Times
21,600 seconds of silence
1516 possible sport events to attend
6480 times to hear the bell ring
read 36 Triangles
walked 1,224,000
footsteps, or 612 miles
opened your locker 1440 times
sources: students.ed.uiuc.edu, greenanswers.com
Look at how much these students have changed from freshman to senior year! By the time you finish high school, what will have
changed you?
Show Choir. National Honor Society. Young Marines. Best Buddies. Becoming Valedictorian. Teams. Trends. Championships. Friends.
Becoming Student Body President. Driver’s Licenses. College Admissions. Courses. Grades. Musicals. Student Assembly. C4 Classes. Talent. Jobs. Clubs. American Pie. Big Brothers Big Sisters. Key Club.
BNN. Speech Team. FCA. Environmental Club. Sports. Teachers. Journalism. Band. FFA. Choir. Traveling Abroad...
what will you do?compiled by Katie Spoon and Alex Young
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What is BDT?
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SAVE THE DATESFRESHMAN BULL DOGS, HERE ARE YOUR
BDT DAYS FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
“I do homework, surveys they hand out and stuff for senior projects.”
junior Zach Kimsey
Bull Dog Time Schedule
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Is it a class? What do you do in it? Do you get a grade for it? Bull Dog Time coordinator
Lisa Cooley has all the answers
What’s happening in BDT?Hear it from the upperclassmen on how they spend their
Bull Dog Time
Q: How are students placed in their Bull Dog Time classrooms?A: Students are placed in their Bull Dog Time by alphabet and the number of openings in that class. I try to fill each Bull Dog Time with all four classes - seven freshmen, seven sophomores, six juniors and five seniors.
Q: What is the point of Bull Dog Time?A: At North, we do not have a class that helps a student with the requirements of a senior project, so we need a time when the teacher can relay information, answer questions and check a student’s progress in meeting this graduation requirement.
Q: What do you do in Bull Dog Time?A: Bull Dog Time is a place you can observe students at all levels of senior project requirements. It is occasionally used to complete surveys, class meetings, etc. that may be needed to serve the needs of the Bull Dog Nation.
Q: When do you go to Bull Dog Time?A: Bull Dog Time is at the end of 4th period prior to 5A, with the exception of the first day. You start your first day in Bull Dog Time.
Q: Do you have any advice for about Bull Dog Time?A: Bull Dog Time is a great place to interact with the upperclassmen. I encourage you to ask questions about all aspects of senior projects and North High School to get several opinions. Ask about job shadowing, service learning, school dances and clubs. This may be the only time you have upperclassmen in your class. Learn from your freshman experience and make it better for the next class of North freshmen.
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“I just sit and do extra homework that I have or just hang out. The point of it is for senior projects.”
senior Jenna Whyte
“I listen to my iPod and whenever they have BNN on, I watch the TV. If I have extra time, I work on homework.”
senior Jake Griffith
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HAIL TO THE CHIEFSenior Zak Ruehman is the Student Body President this year. See what
Student Assembly is all about and what his plans for the school year include
photo by Maddie Wyke
GET TO KNOW ZAK I drive a Honda Element. I listen to
the Grateful Dead. I’ve chaired Can Drive, Blood Drive, Powder Puff, and was
sophomore Class President.
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HomecomingSept. 21
This includes the football game and the half-time floats. The
purpose of Homecoming is to celebrate Bull Dog alumni.
Trike RaceSept. 21
The Trike Race is part of Homecoming. Teams race against each other around
the football field on a tricycle.
Can DriveDec. 21
Before Christmas break, Student Assembly collects cans
to donate to Love Chapel.
Winter FormalJan. 19
Every January, grab a date, dress up and dance the night away at Winter
Formal. All grades are welcome. The dance is held at Southside.
Orange CrushFeb. 14
On Valentine’s Day, buy an Orange soda for your crush anonymously or with your name labeled on it.
Blah WeekMarch 11-15
Blah Week is the week before Spring Break. Dress up to school
to fit the designated themes of the week.
Quarter RaidersMarch 15
Quarter Raiders is hosted on the Friday before Spring Break. Student Assembly members collect change in every classroom. If enough money to
reach the goal is raised, students can be released early from school.
MORPApril TBA
MORP is a dance for all students during the second semester. (MORP is PROM spelled backwards!) You can come alone or with friends, but dressing up to
follow the theme gives you a discounted ticket.
compiled by Chandler Zeller
CALENDAR CRAZEMark your Blue Book and get involved in these Student Assembly events
Q: Describe yourself.Ruehman: I like to have fun, and try to have fun while I work. I’m just a hard worker. I have a sarcastic personality and am never really serious.
Q: Why did you choose to run for President?Ruehman: I have done Student Assembly all four years of high school and it is something I have a passion for and I wanted to be involved in it more.
Q: What are you planning on doing for the student body as President?Ruehman: I want to get the student body involved in decisions Student Assembly makes.
Q: What other Student Body Officers are there? Ruehman: Reid Wilson is Vice President, Ryan Mulrooney is Secretary, Mason Engel is Treasurer and Rob Hughes is Sergeant at Arms.
Q: What is Student Assembly and how can you get involved?Ruehman: Student Assembly is the group of students that plans Formal, Can Drive and other events. If the student body has something to change, they come to us. You can apply for Student Assembly and it’s a voting process.
Q: Can you tell me what events Student Assembly hosts? Ruehman: There are tons- Formal, Homecoming, Blood Drive, Can Drive, Dodgeball, Quarter Raiders and MORP.
Q: How has your outlook on CNHS changed since you were a Freshman?Ruehman: It’s a lot less intimidating. I was intimidated by the school and how big it is, but now that I know more people and teachers it doesn’t seem as big.
Q: What has your favorite part of high school been so far?Ruehman: Honestly, Can Drive is my favorite part of high school just because it’s fun and you help out the community.
Q: What other clubs/sports are you involved in?Ruehman: Football, Track, National Honor Society, Vice President of Spanish Club, Robotics Club and Student Council.
Q: Do you have any advice for new students? Ruehman: Get involved. The more you are involved in, the more friends you have. Join Student Assembly because you get to know other people and on top of that, it’s fun.
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From home schooled to high school, Matt Mahoney (CN’12) came to North not knowing what to expect. He had been home schooled from fifth grade to his sophomore year. He liked it a lot. “I would wake up at 10, do my homework and then be done by three, sometimes even
sooner than three,” Mahoney said. Coming back to school after five years of being home schooled was a struggle. “When I was first here I really wanted to get good grades and do all my homework, but after the year started to progress I just quit doing all my homework. I started to get bad grades; I was just a C-D student, just kind of floating through school,” Mahoney said. “I really wish I would’ve done all my homework and not have had such bad grades.” During his senior year, Mahoney was not able to take all the elective classes he wanted. “I had to make up a lot of classes, I had to take double classes. Like my sophomore year, I was taking two English [classes] and it was just a full schedule. Because of that, my senior year, I still [had] to have a full schedule. I didn’t have the joy of having half-days or any of that stuff. So it kind of sucks and I [didn’t] have that many elective classes either.”
“[I wish I would’ve] applied myself more in classes and not procrastinated.”
Luke Willey (CN’ 12)
“[I wish I would’ve] gotten my job shadowing and service learning done.”
Kassidy Stahl (CN’ 12)
“[I wish I’d known] not to get caught up in high school drama.”
sophomore Isis Hamlett
“[I wish I would’ve known] how much homework there was going to be.”sophomore Logan Worton
“[I wish I would’ve known about] C4 classes; I didn’t know about them.”
sophomore Nick Burch
“[I regret] not being able to take classes I wanted my senior year.” Taylor Greenlee (CN’ 12)
Alumni of Columbus North and those who were just recently thrown in the mix share the things they wish they would have known and the things they regret not doing
BACK to the PASTRecent graduate Matt Mahoney goes back in time to his high school years and dicusses the things he would have done differently if he had the chance
compiled by Liz Keaton and Lori Rains
WORDS from the WISE
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Top three things Dean Jim Sheridan thinks you should know about high school
Attendance is the number one thing, because attendance policies change drastically from middle school to high school from how many days you have
to be in school.”
Freshman must eat lunch on campus and the reason for that is to get kids familiar with campus.”
Always be where you are supposed to be.”
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You can carry your backpack
around with you everywhere.
“Being from the International School, going from 100 kids to a graduating class of 500 is weird, but I like it better because you can meet a lot more people.”
sophomoreJade Reeves
You have six minutes to get to each of your
classes with a one-minute warning
bell.
“Coming from St. B’s, it was a big cultural shock. The people are very different and it really opens your eyes to what others go through every day.”
sophomoreMorgan Neal
There are more sports to choose
from, for example: swimming, soccer,
gymnastics, baseball and men’s volleyball.
“There is a lot more pressure to get good grades.”
sophomoreKalee Taylor
“There are more classes, and they are more fun.”
sophomoreNick Streit
“It’s a bigger school and you may not find your classes on the first day.”
junior Branden Wehner
“You have more freedom, and you’ll make a lot of new friends.”
sophomoreTaylor Kuhfahl
Tackling the transition
Moving from middle school to high school is a big deal. Take a look at some of the
differences between the two and prepare yourself for high school
From the dean
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Aug. 24 is YOUR big day. Need help on how to get the best possible picture in the yearbook this picture day? Here’s an easy guide to success
Tips & Tricks
MAKE-UP TIP: Keep your make-up simple. Use natural eyeshadows and a natural lip color; you don’t want to overdo it!
FASHION TIP: Avoid wearing white colors that day; white tends to give your skin a gray tint!
FASHION TIP: Wearing darker colors will draw attention to the face on the picture.
CHEESY TIP: It may sound cheesy, but practice smiling in the mirror; this will help you get a more natural smile on picture day.
PREPARATION TIP: Don’t eat oily foods the night before; this will increase the amount of natural oils that the follicles in your skin produce. In this case, the light will reflect off your face and make it look shiny on the actual picture.
AWKWARD TIP: If you’re having your picture taken after you’ve had lunch make sure you check your teeth for food particles
FASHION TIP: Try your best to look good on picture day. Its only one day of the whole school year, so dress up more than you usually do.
FASHION TIP: Don’t wear distracting things like a huge hair accessory or four-inch wide earrings. Just keep it simple but cute!
“Don’t forget to check your swag rate.”sophomore Collin Ebel
GET THE BEST SHOT
Aug. 20 & 21Seniors
Aug. 22Juniors
Aug. 23Sophomores
PICTURE DAY!Pre-order forms are sent home a week before picture day. Pictures are taken during English class.
“Try to look like yourself and smile naturally.”
sophomore Sarah Boldrey
“Just relax and have a smile on.”
sophomore Katlyn Case
“Try and pose naturally and to relax. But I’m still trying to get a yearbook picture that I’m proud of.”
sophomore Emma Land
“Don’t get a drastic hair cut before your picture because I did and it looked really bad, as it was too short.”
sophomore Vince Grana
“Make sure you smile.”sophomore
Chase Elwood
“Make sure your hair looks good, don’t wear a strapless shirt as you may look a bit nude in the picture. Just smile and be pretty.”
sophomore Claire Chambers
Hear it from last year’s freshmen
Here are some helpful tips for both guys and girls can use on picture day
PREPARATION TIP: Choose the outfit you’re going to wear the night before.
Check out a sneak peak of their transformation from the beginning to the end of their freshman year!
by Jen Bale and Kane Benjamin
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