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Administration takes pre-ventative action against
alcohol abuse.
Editor discusses being single on Valentine’s Day.
NHS members interact with Little Elementary
children.
Best foods to stay healthy, fit explained.
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EXPLORING NEW INGREDIENTS, a student in Foods II bakes cinnamon rolls Jan. 19. “We made cinnamon rolls for our yeast bread unit,” FACS teacher Kris Osler said.
The first three people to bring a completed game to Room 215 will win a prize.
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sophomore @samstevensgolf
freshman abby o’neill
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Seen on Kapaun Mt. Carmel students’ Facebook and Twitter
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Betty White would be the coolest grandma #ever
#middleschoolmemories accidentally getting in the wrong car after school because I thought it was my mom’s #lookalikes
A country song can fix just about anything
Kansas weather is about as predictable as a 13 yr old boy’s voice #whataday
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Economic Development and Business Research, said the move will affect the local economy, but the timing will deter-mine how well the economy can absorb the loss.
Senior Jessica Reed’s parents will be affected as a result of the closing. Her mother works as a project engineer, and her father is a liaison engineer.
“The move doesn’t really come as a surprise to me,” Reed said. “They have been laying thousands of people off since 2004. I’m just thankful [my parents] have made it this far.”
Others have mixed feelings about the move.
“I don’t think it’s a good deal,” Ran-dy Odette said. “It’s all about politics. The senior management has changed, and I don’t think they feel any loyalty to Wichita.”
For now, many of Boeing’s employ-ees will keep their jobs. The plant cur-rently has other contracts it must fulfill before it can close its door.
“We will have our jobs for at least six more months due to the work on air-planes that still has to be done,” Kathy Reed, Jessica’s mother, said.
The decision to move will affect ev-erything around us for a short time, but it still does not show an end to employ-ee’s livelihoods.
“It has not really affected our fam-ily financially,” Jessica Reed said. “We haven’t really cut back on spending.”
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Since the early 20th century, Wich-ita has been considered the Air Capital of the World. One of the city’s aircraft manufacturing plants, Boeing, will de-part by 2014, causing 2,160 Wichitans to lose their jobs.
“I feel like Boeing [treated people unfairly],” senior Philip Odette, whose father, Randolph Odette, is employed by Boeing and will be laid off, said. “It makes me angry.”
He is not the only one who feels that way: congressman Mike Pompeo is fighting for Boeing to stay by demand-ing answers. The company insists it has become impossible for it to make a profit from the Kansas plant. Boeing claims the Wichita plant is 70 percent more costly than a Texas plant due to over-head costs.
The move to leave Wichita came soon after Boeing won a government contract to refit lightweight Brazilian tankers for the military. The contract would have potentially brought hun-dreds of new jobs to the Kansas market.
Though those employed by Boeing are the ones primarily affected, the local economy will also stagger. The decision means $1.5 million in wages lost in the next decade. According to a story in the Wichita Eagle, Jeremy Hill, director of Wichita State University’s center for
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Boeing to leave Air Capital; Families concerned, jobs lost
A revolution in aircraft design, the first Boeing Stratojet is produced, becoming the country’s first multi-engine bomber
America’s first passenger jet, Boeing 707, takes flight
Onex buys the commerical facility in Wichita, renaming it Spirit Aerosystems
Boeing Wichita is chosen to develop the Air Force’s Airborne Laser program
Boeing obtains $35 billion Air Force contract to make tankers
Boeing announces it will leave Wichita
Stearman Aircraft Co. builds a new plant in Wichita
Boeing Wichita employment rises to 29,795 during the war
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She heard the sirens and saw the
blinding lights in her rear view mirror. As she pulled
to the side of the road, the officer walked towards the
car. As he wrapped the cold handcuffs around senior
Taryn’s* wrists, she was in complete shock.
“I was so scared to the point where I just couldn’t
do anything, not even cry,” Taryn said. “The whole
arrest was very dramatic.”
After a Halloween party, she offered to take her
intoxicated friend home. She was speeding down Cen-
tral when the police stopped her. The officer smelled
alcohol and he proceeded to breathalyze her.
“I only had one beer,” Taryn said. “I was fine and
in a better condition to drive than my friend.”
Despite having had only one beer, Taryn failed the
breathalyzer test. The breathalyzer read .032, the limit
for minors is .02. She was taken downtown and put in
a holding cell for the night.
In 2011, Kansas passed legislation to take action
against drunk driving. The legislation revokes the
offender’s driving license on the third conviction in-
stead of the fourth. For first time offenders, not only
did the fines increase, but ignition interlock devices
are now required. These devices are small breath tes-
ters installed on the steering wheel; the driver must
provide a sober breath sample for the engine to start.
Taryn was charged with a DUI, speeding and
having an open container. Her license was suspended
and she is waiting to fight her case sometime in Feb-
ruary, hoping for a diversion.
“If I don’t get a diversion, I will have to carry this
with me for the rest of my life.” Taryn said. “It’s been
hard applying to college and having to check that I’ve
been charged with a DUI.
The obstacles she now faces make her realize
driving under the influence was not worth the risk.
“I felt stupid,” Taryn said. “I’ll never drink and
drive again; I would rather a friend get in trouble by
breaking curfew than drive home drunk.”
The administration established a new policy
to combat alcohol and drug abuse among students
Nov. 29. Breathalyzers are now being used during all
sporting and school events. Administrators breatha-
lyze students before, during and after basketball
games. A new method, the poker chip method, has
been used to breathalyze students at random. If a
student draws a red chip, then he is breathalyzed,
but if the chip is blue he is free to go.
“The student’s safety is our number one con-
cern,” Assistant principal Kelly Dandurand said.
“Students come to sporting events under the influ-
ence, not only do we want to be sure that students
are enjoying themselves, but that they are safe.”
Driving under the influence is a major concern
for Dandurand. She said the new policy is meant to
take action before a serious accident occurs.
“The last thing we want to do is take action af-
ter a serious accident,” Dandurand said. “We don’t
know how kids are getting home.”
Although measures are being taken to prevent
alcohol abuse, methods of intake have become more
creative. According to an article by the StarTribune,
gummy bears are now being used to enhance the
intake of alcohol. Teenagers soak gummy candy in
vodka; the candy will absorb whatever amount it is
soaked in and is odorless. When this method is used,
the consumer does not know the exact amount of al-
cohol the candy has, which poses a great risk. Other
methods mentioned includes placing vodka-soaked
tampons into their bodies and playing dangerous
drinking games such as “eye-balling” where vodka
is poured into the eye to achieve a higher buzz. This
behavior could lead to alcohol poisoning or death.
“We know different forms of concealing alcohol;
there is a lot of stuff surrounding students, and it is a
big deal for us,” Dandurand said. “We need students
to police themselves; nobody wants to make that
phone call to parents.”
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10% of teens
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develop alcohol
dependence
Each year 5,000 people under the age of 21 die due to drunk driving
Alcohol abuse
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The 2012 Kansas Republican Caucus, a party’s process for selecting the presidential candidate, will be held March 10 at Century II. Candidates and supporters make speeches and those in attendance vote for their favorite candidate. To be eligible to vote, one must be a registered Republican by Feb. 17. Register online at www.kdor.org
PNewt GingrichFormer speaker of the house Supports reform for education and immigration Pro-life newtgingrich2012.com
PRon PaulTexas Congressman Constitutionalist belief in small governmentPro-life ronpaul2012.com
PRick SantorumFormer U.S senator Against same sex marriage CatholicPro-lifericksantorum.com
PMitt RomneyFormer Massachusetts governor Wants to increase standards for education Pro-life mittromney.com
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“If he can’t be faithful to his marriage, how can we expect him to be faithful to our country?”
senior jared ojile
“I like him because he has a plan to reduce taxes that seems fair to the working class. He believes in small gov-ernment and he’s pro-life.”
senior emily elving
“ I find him to be boring but he’s a strong, conservative Republican.”
senior matt ayres
“I think he’s a better candidate than Gingrich and Romney, but I don’t think his platform is impressive.”
senior christina kelley
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/FEATURE EDITORalyssa scottDESIGN EDITORSmadisen sleconich, rachel whitePHOTOGRAPHY EDITORtiana chinONLINE PHOTO EDITORmattie lonerganBUSINESS MANAGERgabby ferraro NEWS EDITORmelissa hernandezOPINIONS EDITORemma kaiserSTUDENT LIFE EDITORhalsten higginsSPORTS EDITORsarah frangenbergONLINE STORY EDITORrachel walkerCIRCULATION MANAGERcaroline engleASST. NEWS EDITORmolly kushASST. OPINIONS EDITORkatie crandallASST. FEATURE EDITORkatie elliottASST. SPORTS EDITORgrace hesseASST. DESIGN EDITORSemma seiwert, christian williamsSTAFF WRITERSbailey holm, miranda mccormack, ali oatsdean, austin mcmaster, ashlee schif, amanda schmitzSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHERSsydney ain, crystal klaichang, zach holland, melissa mckinney, maggie stout, kasey weixelmanADVISERashley perkins
The Paladin is a monthly, student-produced newsmagazine, published to inform and entertain the Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School community and educate journalism students. Each issue is produced with the guidance of a faculty adviser. Student staff members will be offered opportunities to inform, investigate, entertain, interpret and evaluate: all accepted functions of traditional American press.
Included materials will be those of responsible journalism, including restraint by the students and adviser in matters such as libel, privacy, obscenity and copyright.
The staff chooses to reflect the mission of Kapaun Mt. Carmel, a diocesan Catholic high school, to serve the interests and needs of the community and to provide fair, objective, accurate and truthful materials. Opinions do not necessarily reflect views of anyone other than the Paladin staff.
Digital photos have not been altered to manipulate reality. Photo illustrations are labeled to reflect any technical alterations.
Anonymity may be given in the following cases: the information is unable to be presented another way, the information warrants anonymity, the source’s privacy and/or reputation requires protection and the source must be protected from damages.
A student or faculty member death during the coverage period will be covered with a short obituary.
Advertising must meet the same guidelines as editorial content. Acceptance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the school. Students pictured in advertising must sign a release and accept no monetary compensation. Advertising rates available on request. School organization discount rates are available.
Corrections of errors will appear in the appropriate section of the next issue.
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An article by Ron Sylvester, published Jan. 1 in the Wichita Eagle, told the story of Kapaun Mt. Carmel graduate Yola Robert. The article focused on the difficult years Robert, the daughter of Egyptian immigrants, faced at Magdalen Catholic School and KMC. She spoke about feeling abused and persecuted at both schools, as well as the sense of helplessness she experienced in not feeling able to confide in her teachers.
The article, which was accompanied by a picture of Robert in front of KMC, shows our school in a negative way, and seemed too one-sided to give an accurate portrayal of KMC.
Robert said she agreed with how the article portrayed her opinions, although she felt that the picture’s caption was overly dramatic. She said she felt like students and teachers did not care about her situation, and that is what the article stated. Robert said that she does not blame KMC for the fact that she was bullied because it can happen anywhere and everywhere.
“I am with KMC,” Robert said. “Not against it.”
Although the article was one-sided, the reporter might not be the only one
to blame. He wrote the original draft, but Robert said three editors eliminated information due to limited space.
According to the article, KMC’s administrators take no action to protect their students from persecution, racism and bullying. The article provided feedback from only one administrator, assistant principal Kelly Dandurand, who stated that she felt the article sounded one-sided. Dandurand participated in an hour-long interview, but only one of her quotes was published.
Contrary to these allegations of a lax administration, KMC officials, along with the diocese of Wichita, are taking necessary action to eliminate bullying and discrimination. As stated in the school agenda book, students suspected of bullying “will be subject to progressive discipline, from mandatory counseling to suspension from participation in school-related activities and privileges, and disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion.”
Although there is always room for improvement in dealing with bullying issues, the way the article was written managed to show only one side of the issue, failing to recognize efforts KMC makes to protect its students.
One-sided article fails to reveal full story
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YOUR TURN
It is the boy you see at the gym. It is the girl you see laughing in the hallway. It is the guy you see surrounded by his friends in the Commons or the girl you see picking out dresses with her friends for Prom. When you think about the challenges that teenagers face, you never think that the people suffering most are the ones you see every day. People who are depressed sit in corners by themselves, dressed in black listening to whiny music, right? Wrong. The kids hurting are the ones you see living normal, healthy-looking lives. They may even be the ones you are jealous of.
Between eating disorders and self-mutilation, bullying and rape, stress and peer pressure, drugs and divorce, how are teenagers supposed to live a “normal life?” Or, better yet, what defines normal anymore? Depression, alcoholic parents, bullies and anxiety — who is to judge whether these everyday traumas are “normal?” Have the people without these problems become the minority? Are these sufferings “normal” now?
Teenage conditions prove to be less than satisfactory, as the Center for Disease Control reports that the third leading cause of death for people ages 15-24 is suicide. Which, more shockingly, was also reported to be the fourth leading cause of death for children 10-14. With statistics like these it is not hard to believe that 20 percent of people will experience depression before they reach adulthood and that one in every 200 girls cuts herself regularly according to teendepression.org and teenhelp.com. Until something life shattering happens to you, it is hard to believe that anything ever will. According to www.acadv.org, one in three high school students has been or will be involved in an abusive relationship. These tragic events are not just stories on the news and movies on the Lifetime Network. They happen to the people closest to us; something awful may have happened to you.
People are suffering all around us, but what can we do to help? How do you even know if the people around you are hurting? The boy you see at the gym is working out to help defend himself against his abusive father. The girl you see laughing in the hallway was date-raped at a party and does not want to tell anyone about it. The guy you see surrounded by his friends escapes to the parking lot at lunch every day because of his drug addiction. The girl you see trying on dresses at the mall cannot wear any of them because they all show the cuts on her arms. How are teenagers supposed to handle pain when it is all around us?
Organizations such as To Write Love On Her Arms (twloha.com) and Reach Out (reachout.com) have been started to help those struggling with depression, addiction and suicide. If you feel like you need help to get out of bed or to get through the day, ask for it. The people you look up to most in your life — teachers, spiritual leaders, parents and friends — are probably more than willing to help you overcome the hardships you are trying to handle on your own. Graduation, college, children, the love of your life, a career you adore, happiness — they could be waiting in the wings for you. Do not give up. Just because our generation faces more threats than any other, does not mean that we cannot overcome them.
senior eva chavez
“It hasn’t really bothered me. It’s not caus-ing a big deal and it’s helpful.”
sophomore marco rojas
I think it’s [stupid] that they have to do that. It’s pretty obvious if some-one’s [under the influence] at a game [or event].”
“junior chase herrman
“I think it’s good that the school is taking con-sideration of our students’ safety. I appreci-ate it a lot.”
freshman lizzy norman
“I think it’s a good idea because people come to the games [under the influence].”
How do you feel about breathalyzing at all sporting events?
Teenage struggles on the rise
information obtained by rachel walker, grace hesse
emma kaiseropinions editor
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39%
According to www.pro-fessorshouse.com, this is the amount of people who marry their high school sweetheart.
Students who have been in a relationship for six months or longer.
Students who are cur-rently in a relationship.
Students who remain friends with their exes after a breakup.
I like having someone other than just a friend there for you.”
freshman kylie allen
I like being in a relationship because he is my best friend.”
senior theresa perez
I like being single because it allows me to talk to anyone I want without getting in trouble, and I don’t have the pressure of having to impress someone.”
sophomore regina dowling
If I wasn’t single I wouldn’t have a bach-elor pad.” senior nick hoffmann
It gets lonely [being single]. I would like to have the experience of being in a relationship in high school, but I am in no rush.”
junior noah montgomery
photos by madisen sleconich, rachel white; arthead by madisen sleconich; design by rachel white; information obtained by bailey holm, ashlee schif; 125 students surveyed
My favorite part is going out to movies and eating. I enjoy being in a relationship because I love being with that person and having my best friend.”
junior mari hoffman
I just like hanging out with her, and just hav-ing that one person that you can talk to.”
sophomore kolton buer
[Being single] has its benefits. You have more free time and you save money.”
fresman nico vigil
71%
2% 19%
Benefits of staying single vs. dating in
high school explored
I am not a cliche, hard core, male-hating femi-nist. I am not telling ladies to spend their Valentine’s
Day opening doors for themselves and attending the monthly women-empowerment meeting. I am not telling
gentlemen to hide in their rooms eating mom’s PB and J, crust cut off, because they cannot face this lonely world. I
am, however, questioning the irrational desperation and misdi-rected affection expressed on this highly anticipated holiday.
Those in the bachelor state either put up a facade of numb-ness and I-am-way-too-independent-to-be-in-a-relationship non-chalance or walk around with Cupid’s evil twin on their left shoulder secretly shooting down couples they see. Underneath this facade though, hopeful, single girls think to themselves on the evening of Feb. 13, “Maybe I’ll get a secret love note from my crush.” The best note you will get is a JUG slip. Or “Maybe I’ll get just a single rose.” Honey, what you ARE is single; no rose for you. This is not healthy, single person.
If one is in a relationship, it would be a service to the rest of the world to hide on Feb.14. Lock yourself in a cellar, sit in an igloo, go see Tom Cruise’s new Mission Impossible movie; go somewhere that there is no chance of being seen, because you are the single person’s enemy. According to Halsten’s Book of Made Up Statistics, 83 percent of the time, humans in a relationship on Valentine’s Day resort to infant-like babble, unhealthy economic investiture of commercial-ized goods or chronic pet-naming. Not only are these symptoms almost unavoidable, but also intolerable to others in the bachelor state.
Why should this Valentine’s Day love be shared between cou-ples only? Singles could appreciate each other in all their lonely, table-for-one glory. But this red and pink themed holiday has a strange power over us. Why does it make us act this way?
We are sane people, but for some reason, our brain has an allergic reaction to copious amounts of pink. Valen-tine’s Day is not evil in any way. People should share their love with others. They should show them in many ways that they care. This expression of love, however, should be done throughout the year, in the box-of-chocolates kind of way OR in the normal here-is-a-hug kind of way. So single people, this Valentine’s Day, appreciate your independence. Just say “NO” to the little, evil twin sitting on your shoulder and enjoy the love you share with everyone in your life and try really hard not to be muggin’ any couples, even if they are very, extremely, annoying.
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Telling a timeless story, The Notebook follows Noah Calhoun in his quest to bring his wife’s memory back during her battle with Alzheimer’s. Noah reads to Allie the story of their blossoming love, climaxing in their touching final reunion. The Notebook is a great roman-tic pick for Valentine’s Day viewers.
A true Cinderella story, Pretty Woman tells the tale of a beautiful woman, who has become lost in society. That is, until she is rescued by a “prince” who lifts her from her life of poverty and pros-titution and teaches her how a woman deserves to be treated.
As the “unsinkable” Titanic descends into the icy waters of the North At-lantic, Rose finds true love, only to be forced to choose between his love and her own life. Filled with realistic special effects and a timeless love story, Titan-ic is not only entertaining, but inspiring as well.
In this tender Nicholas Sparks film, preacher’s daughter Jamie brings bad boy Landon to terms with himself and teaches him many valuable lessons. For those planning to watch A Walk to Remember this Valentine’s Day, be warned: this sweet tale of true love and sacrifice is sure to leave everyone teary-eyed by the end of the movie.
katie crandall
katie crandall
ali oatsdean
ali oatsdean
Single student ponders
value of Valentine’s Day
halsten higgins student life editor
page design by madisen sleconich; photos by tiana chinphotos by madisen sleconich, rachel white; arthead by madisen sleconich; design by rachel white; information obtained by bailey holm, ashlee schif; 125 students surveyed
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more than just a
editor-in-chiefalyssa scott
Students express challenges, realities of high school, learn to cope with environment
The pain of harsh name-calling, the angry text message from an abusive boyfriend, the over-whelming desire to look like an airbrushed supermodel, the in-
cessant pressures of a fighting family—all of these challenges that teenagers face today can contribute to the large number of young people that turn to suicide as an escape. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the third leading cause of death for peo-
ple ages 15-24 years old. For each death that occurs by suicide, the
National Institute for Mental Health stated there are 10 un-successful attempts to commit suicide. Despair, apprehen-sion and the inability to cope with pressure can lead to the depression that pushes some teens to commit suicide, ac-cording to the Teen Suicide Statistics Website. The Uni-versity of Texas discovered that 75 percent of people who commit suicide are burdened with depression. Robert Zettle, psychology professor at Wichita State University, said the pres-
sures of everyday life can contribute to teenage depres-
sion. “There is some related research that suggests that ‘daily
hassles’ that vary in the form they take across age groups may be
even more of a contributing factor to stress,” Zettle said. “For teens, pres-
sure to do well in school, make the team or cheerleading squad and handle bullying and
other peer and romantic relationships may consti-tute as ‘daily hassles.’” Suicide can seem to happen without warn-ing, but there are several key signs of a pre-suicidal teen. According to the Teen Suicide Statistics web-site, these signs include sudden substance abuse,
risk-taking, withdrawals and abrupt personality changes. Zettle said suicide rates have been increas-ing for all age groups, but especially for ado-lescents. Although there are many theories to explain this, Zettle believes that the stress of
transitioning from childhood to adulthood puts pressure on teens. “The boundaries between [childhood to adulthood] are becoming increasingly blurred and all too many ado-lescents may not have the proper adult and peer support and guidance to assist them in making this transition,” Zettle said. “It’s a difficult period of life to have to navigate through on your own.” Adding to this pressure, self image is a taxing aspect of a teen’s life, senior Abby Rinkenbaugh said. She said celebrities provide unrealistic role models for teens, both in their appearances and lifestyles. “I think media is a huge [contributor to] depression,” Rinkenbaugh said. “Celebs always seem so happy and I think this makes teens think that is isn’t normal to be up-set at times. Body issues are also caused by the media’s constant focus on celebrities through magazines and tele-vision.” The media’s influence on people, girls specifically, starts early in life. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute found that 40 percent of girls ages 9-10 years old have attempted to lose weight. Seventy-eight percent of 17-year-old girls feel disappointed with their appearances. Another issue high school students struggle with is labeling, Zettle said. He said this name-calling is present in adolescence because it is a time when finding one’s po-sition is important. The labels students have during high school can reflect an elevated social status or can be de-rogatory. “The concern is that once such a label or name is is-sued it can be so sticky that it locks the person into what-ever social role it is reflective of and thus becomes a type of self-fulfilling prophecy,” Zettle said. “All bullying is abu-sive and verbal bullying can be just as, if not more, hurtful than bullying that takes a more physical form.” Along with depression, suicide, self-image issues and labeling, abusive relationships are another challenge to-day’s teens face. Teenage Research Unlimited conducted a study in 2005 that revealed a third of teens have friends in abusive relationships. Twenty-five percent of girls in re-lationships said they were frequently abused verbally. “Relationships that are more abusive are a major source of stress and as such undoubtedly contribute to depression and suicide,” Zettle said. “I would include bul-lying within such abusive relationships as clear evidence that some teens see suicide as perhaps the only way out.” Zettle said that when dealing with problems like these that may lead to suicide, the most important thing to re-member is to take corrective actions immediately. “You have so much potential, and committing suicide is taking that away,” sophomore Evan Pyle said. “It really hurts me to see [stories about teens committing suicide] on the news or online. For some reason it gives me guilt because I feel like I should have done something to stop it. Talking about a problem is better than taking your life.”
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arthead, photos, design by rachel white; additional reporting by katie elliott
disclaimer: individuals pictured are NOT associated with topic of the article
Students express challenges, realities of high school, learn to cope with environment
The pain of harsh name-calling, the angry text message from an abusive boyfriend, the over-whelming desire to look like an airbrushed supermodel, the in-
cessant pressures of a fighting family—all of these challenges that teenagers face today can contribute to the large number of young people that turn to suicide as an escape. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the third leading cause of death for peo-
ple ages 15-24 years old. For each death that occurs by suicide, the
National Institute for Mental Health stated there are 10 un-successful attempts to commit suicide. Despair, apprehen-sion and the inability to cope with pressure can lead to the depression that pushes some teens to commit suicide, ac-cording to the Teen Suicide Statistics Website. The Uni-versity of Texas discovered that 75 percent of people who commit suicide are burdened with depression. Robert Zettle, psychology professor at Wichita State University, said the pres-
sures of everyday life can contribute to teenage depres-
sion. “There is some related research that suggests that ‘daily
hassles’ that vary in the form they take across age groups may be
even more of a contributing factor to stress,” Zettle said. “For teens, pres-
sure to do well in school, make the team or cheerleading squad and handle bullying and
other peer and romantic relationships may consti-tute as ‘daily hassles.’” Suicide can seem to happen without warn-ing, but there are several key signs of a pre-suicidal teen. According to the Teen Suicide Statistics web-site, these signs include sudden substance abuse,
risk-taking, withdrawals and abrupt personality changes. Zettle said suicide rates have been increas-ing for all age groups, but especially for ado-lescents. Although there are many theories to explain this, Zettle believes that the stress of
transitioning from childhood to adulthood puts pressure on teens. “The boundaries between [childhood to adulthood] are becoming increasingly blurred and all too many ado-lescents may not have the proper adult and peer support and guidance to assist them in making this transition,” Zettle said. “It’s a difficult period of life to have to navigate through on your own.” Adding to this pressure, self image is a taxing aspect of a teen’s life, senior Abby Rinkenbaugh said. She said celebrities provide unrealistic role models for teens, both in their appearances and lifestyles. “I think media is a huge [contributor to] depression,” Rinkenbaugh said. “Celebs always seem so happy and I think this makes teens think that is isn’t normal to be up-set at times. Body issues are also caused by the media’s constant focus on celebrities through magazines and tele-vision.” The media’s influence on people, girls specifically, starts early in life. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute found that 40 percent of girls ages 9-10 years old have attempted to lose weight. Seventy-eight percent of 17-year-old girls feel disappointed with their appearances. Another issue high school students struggle with is labeling, Zettle said. He said this name-calling is present in adolescence because it is a time when finding one’s po-sition is important. The labels students have during high school can reflect an elevated social status or can be de-rogatory. “The concern is that once such a label or name is is-sued it can be so sticky that it locks the person into what-ever social role it is reflective of and thus becomes a type of self-fulfilling prophecy,” Zettle said. “All bullying is abu-sive and verbal bullying can be just as, if not more, hurtful than bullying that takes a more physical form.” Along with depression, suicide, self-image issues and labeling, abusive relationships are another challenge to-day’s teens face. Teenage Research Unlimited conducted a study in 2005 that revealed a third of teens have friends in abusive relationships. Twenty-five percent of girls in re-lationships said they were frequently abused verbally. “Relationships that are more abusive are a major source of stress and as such undoubtedly contribute to depression and suicide,” Zettle said. “I would include bul-lying within such abusive relationships as clear evidence that some teens see suicide as perhaps the only way out.” Zettle said that when dealing with problems like these that may lead to suicide, the most important thing to re-member is to take corrective actions immediately. “You have so much potential, and committing suicide is taking that away,” sophomore Evan Pyle said. “It really hurts me to see [stories about teens committing suicide] on the news or online. For some reason it gives me guilt because I feel like I should have done something to stop it. Talking about a problem is better than taking your life.”
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FOR “CRAZY TIE DAY,” seniors Drue Benning, Max Hagan, Stephen Moore and Mark Stadler sport a variety of ties in AP English IV Jan. 31. “It is sort of a bonding thing, especially when all the guys in the class do it,” Hagan said. “We go around explaining our ties to waste time and annoy Ms. Raglin.”
WORKING IN FOODS II, juniors Tony Raper and Patrick Muriithi make calzones Jan. 27. “We were working with rolling dough,” Muriithi said. “We put a lot of meat in there for the protein.” The duo loaded sausage, Canadian bacon and pepperoni on their calzone and received an “A” on the project.
ON JAN. 24, seniors Michelle Nguyen, Gina Wade and Laurel Lujano dis-sect a cat in Anatomy and Physiology. “We were looking for major muscles in the chest and neck and we got to skin the cat ourselves,” Lujano said. The group named the cat Eunice thinking it was a girl, but later realized it was a male cat.
ON THE MARCH FOR LIFE, se-nior Sean O’Neill visits Arlington
National Cemetery Jan. 20. “I felt extreme respect for all the soldiers buried there,” O’Neill
said. O’Neill learned that there is a guard stationed at the unknown
soldier’s grave at all times.
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The piecing together of pictures on a velcro strip makes the teacher, paraprofessional or one of three thera-pists aware that it is time to eat. The placement of a picture of food on a piece of velcro may mean that a child is hungry. At Little Early Childhood Center (Little Elementary), not all of the students can tell someone when they want to eat, go to the bathroom or read a book. For the past year, National Honor Society members have been vol-unteering at this elementary school.
The Arc of the City Council ap-proached associate principal Chris Bloomer about becoming a part of an organization designed to help individu-als with special needs last year. This seemed a great option for the NHS monthly service project, NHS co-presi-dent senior Maria Vo said.
More than 250 pre-kindergarten students and their families rely on Little Elementary for help. Seven types of educational classrooms provide op-tions for students with a wide range of physical and mental needs. In the USD 259 district, Little Elementary is the only school for pre-k and kindergarten students with special needs.
In what is called the “Circle of Friends,” KMC students interact with atypical children, children character-ized by the abnormal time, order and quality with which their skills arrive, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
“We took them to the gym and then sat down and played with them in the classroom,” junior Jenae Hesse said. “We had to make sure they were doing things, like walking, properly.”
The goal of “Circle of Friends” is to have atypical and typical students familiarize with each other, which is proven to help atypical students devel-op more normally Bloomer said.
“When we first went I was really nervous,” Bloomer said. “I didn’t know how the students would respond, if they would just sit there or if they would jump in.”
At the first Little Elementary visit, students joined the kids for recess. NHS students played with the kids in the sand or pushed them on the swings,
and also helped them do things such as walk. One child never walked for his teacher, but joined by two NHS students, he roamed around the
playground, Bloomer said.“I love just hanging out
with the children and even do-ing the simple stuff like read-ing a book,” senior Charlie Brooks said. “Every child you see is amazing.”
As well as offering service projects to the NHS students, “Circle of Friends” allows students to gain a different per-spective senior Caroline Morales said.
“We learn a lot about how many advan-tages and gifts we are blessed with and others aren’t,” Morales said. “The first time we got to play with them it was amazing, they were so ecstatic to see us.”
Because of the success NHS students have had with “Circle of Friends,” it will be offered in next year’s curriculum. Overcom-ing some obstacles, the administration has now made Little El-ementary a volunteer option, along with par-ish service.
Volunteering at Little Elementary is a way to put what is taught into action and help the margin-alized Bloomer said.
“I think steward-ship is often misrep-resented,” Bloomer said. “We undervalue time and talent and this is all they want -- our time and talents.”
NHS members volunteer at Little Elementary, interact with atypical students
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Freshman StuCo makes changes to Sweetheart
Question and Answer: Brooke Frisch and Logan McCully
Q: Favorite date?A: When we went to the Eve of Eves dance and got second place in a swing dance competition. It was SO much fun.Q: Favorite thing about each other?A: Probably my absolute favorite thing is how devout in his faith he is and how respectful he is. He’s the complete package!Q: What are the plans for Valentine’s Day?A: We will both be at rehearsal so we will be hanging out there. We might go to dinner after.
Q: How long have you guys been together?A: We’ve been dating for 11 months. Q: Favorite date?A: We went Christmas light looking in a horse carriage with a group of friends. It was amazing.Q: Favorite thing about each other?A: How she is so amazingly outgoing and not only in her personality but in her faith too. She inspires me.Q: What are the plans for Valentine’s Day?A: Well, Feb. 12 is our anniversary, so after the Sweetheart dance we will celebrate. And we’ll get to hang out at rehearsal on Feb. 14.
Couple discusses relationship, favorite dates
The Sweetheart dance is Saturday, Feb. 11. The freshman Student Council officers decided to make a change to the event this year.
“The dance is a COTY event so that more people attend the dance,” freshman StuCo vice president Sam Bachrodt said.
StuCo considered eliminating the Sweet-heart king and queen competition, but de-cided to leave it in place, freshman Sophi
Frangenberg said. Sophomore Greta Ciccolari-Micaldi has
mixed feelings about keeping the king and queen.
“Last year, I was not a fan of Sweetheart king and queen because everyone knew the results beforehand,” Ciccolari-Micaldi.
“I personally like doing the royalty stuff. I enjoy watching it,” junior Noah Montgom-ery said. “I think the COTY thing will make it a bigger deal.”
The dance begins at 8 p.m. in the Com-mons.
Last-minute solutionsWhere to go to Mass: -5 p.m. at St. Thomas
-5:15 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament -5:30 p.m. at MagdalenWhere to take pictures:
- College Hill Park or by the fountain- Eastborough Park
- Keeper of the Plains statueAnd don’t forget:
- Corsages & Boutonnieres (pre-made at Dillons)
- Sweater/ Comfy Shoes- Camera/ Phone Charger
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photo illustrations by tiana chin, christian williams, halsten higgins
Brooke Frisch: Logan McCully: sophomore junior
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Meet the sports medicine team“I am interested in being an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon. I get to know about the field and the people in it.”
“[I enjoy] meeting new people. I also like that I learn things about this field and how to treat injuries.”
“My favorite part is growing closer to the other Kapaun Mt. Car-mel students that are also in this group.“
“The most difficult thing I have experi-enced in sports med is taping ankles. They are very picky about [how it is wrapped].”
“My favorite part is football season; it is fun being on the side-lines as a part of the game.”
sophomore Ainsley DeNoyelles
sophomore Kristine Pfeiferjunior Jessica Paul
junior Aleena Warne
junior Wendy Funes
Bringing high skill level and leadership to the court, Katie Andersen has been on the varsity girls basketball team since she was a freshman. Now a decorated senior, Andersen said she wants to make this year her best.
“Katie is a very skilled basketball player in-cluding ball handling, shooting, passing and floor sense,” head coach Marvin Estes said. “She also remains cool when the ball game is on the line.”
During her career at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Andersen has received awards such as Most Valuable Player from the KMC coaches her sophomore and junior year, Second Team All-city her sophomore and junior year, a 5A All-state Honorable Mention her junior year, and was a member of the Topeka Seaman All-Tournament team as a sophomore.
“I don’t feel a lot of pressure in being a team leader,” Andersen said. “I have a lot of confi-dence in my teammates.”
Andersen has also helped the new under-classmen on the varsity team this year.
“She was nice to me from the beginning,” sophomore Sydney Kuhn said. “If I had any questions I knew I could go to her and she wouldn’t put me down.”
Kuhn also said Andersen humbly leads by
example and shows everyone the correct way to do something.
“She has the experience and toughness to make things happen when the game situation calls for it,” Estes said. “I place a lot of confi-dence in Katie’s ability to lead through her skill level and toughness.”
Andersen has also displayed toughness by working through an ankle injury this season.
“I think it being my senior year made the in-jury more difficult to overcome because it is my last year I will be playing for KMC,” Andersen said. “I want it to be my best year.”
Andersen said the reason she loves basket-ball is because of the games. She loves working really hard in practices and on her own because she can then show it in a game.
“My favorite memory playing for KMC has been beating Bishop Carroll this year because it was my first time beating them in my career here at KMC,” Andersen said.
Right now, Anderson said she is strongly considering Johnson County Community Col-lege in Overland Park.
“I plan on playing college ball,” Andersen said. “I have played basketball for so long and spent so many hours on it that I feel I should give it a try.”
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“Inhale, ex-hale. Open your chest, free your
mind.” As junior Sarah Frangenberg and I tiptoed in between mats, towels and people at Firefly Yoga Studio, we hoped to find a place quickly, easily and after asking a couple people to move over, we squeezed in and got settled. Looking around at the very experi-enced yoga regulars, we hoped not to look like fools. The class began. Inhale, hold. Then, exhale. Namaste. This little mantra was whispered throughout the steaming hot classroom. And, so began our first hot yoga session.
Held in a 90 degree room, hot yoga is meant to connect your mind with your body -- or at least that is what our teach-er claimed. The experience was intense. If you are a beginner, make sure you are prepared for a real work out. The stretches look ridiculous and seem easy, but looks can be deceiving.
From “up dog” and “down dog” to “pigeon pose” and “warrior one and two” poses, hot yoga had Frangenberg and me breathing hard. Because the classroom felt like a sauna, we left with our clothes plastered to our skin.
My favorite part of the night was the end, when we were told to lay down and close our eyes. The teacher turned off the lights as she told us to “recon-nect with our breathing and let go of that day’s challenges.” When she told us this, she walked around spraying some unknown substance on us. I think she wanted us to believe it was to improve our “chi” when it was probably just to mask the stink of all the sweaty people. We could not help but laugh at this ges-ture, and though I did not walk out feel-ing purged of all my troubles, I did feel like a limp noodle.
The first time you attend, the class is free, and includes a free rental of a yoga mat, water bottle and towel. Af-ter that, sessions are $8 plus a $2 mat rental fee. Overall, hot yoga was a fun experience that stretched my body limb by limb and provided a better work out than weights and elliptical machines at the YMCA. Frangenberg and I will be returning soon for round two.
Grace Hesseasst. sports editor
Hot yoga provides intense workout, relaxation
Different foods, drinks, exercises beneficial to health of athletes
Exe
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it-ups vs. crunchesWhen working on the abdomen you must remember what is safest for your
body. A normal sit-up can be harmful to the lower back; therefore, the classic
crunch is more effective. To increase the workout, rise up in the crunch and
hold for five seconds before coming back down.
trengthen the legsLeg lunges can be very effective to tone
legs. They are simple, yet effective, and
can be done several different ways: moving
forward, moving backward, moving to
the side, going up stairs. Also, they are
beneficial for people who cannot make
it to the gym because they can be done
anywhere.
ffective arm toningArm and back toning should be done in a variety of ways. One way to target
both simultaneously is the plank. To plank, begin by laying face down. Prop
yourself up on your elbows or fully up on your hands and raise your body so
it is parallel to the ground. Hold for as long as possible; rest and repeat.
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