This paper features stories about Casey Artzer and his battle for cancer as well as new course requirements for students. Graduates reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. holidays and our center spread is about "Pretty Little Liars" and our tendency to avoid the truth. Also read about K-State's plans for West Stadium Center and student experiences at the Cotton Bowl. Finally, SHS has a femaie wrestler, Valeria Rivera.
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Kathy hopes Casey will be able to continue living daily life as a college student. In late November 2011 Casey who is 19 years-old was rushed to the hospital after a band concert. Casey’s mother, Kathy said, “The doctors told us how his lymphoid were inflamed and this could be related to cancer.” Later, Casey was transported to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, but only stayed two days before immediately taking an airplane to St. Louis, where he stayed for three weeks. “While he was there they took tissue sample from his stomach, bone marrow, and a spinal tap,” sister Caity Artzer said. This is not his first experience with serious illness. When he was an infant he caught a virus that led to the weakening of his heart. This caused him to receive a heart transplant. When Casey was in 8 th grade he had his first diagnosis of Post Transplant Lymphoma Disorder. “This was caused by the medication he took for years, after his heart transplant,” junior Caity Artzer said. With the devastating diagnosis, Casey took a year to recover. This affected him in many ways, including the loss of his hair from the treatment. So Casey is no stranger to fighting for his health. Casey’s motivation comes from everyone in Topeka that supports him, prayers, and the support by Tyler Huddleston FEATURE EDITOR Seaman High School will be offering a new elective for the 2012-2013 school year. Incoming freshmen will be required to take the personal finance class, while it will be offered to current students as an elective. The class will be aimed to expand on the lessons that students will learn in the Success 101 curriculum. “The Success 101 class will continue to be a required class and personal finance will be required for the class of 2016, though we are recommending that most students take it during their senior or junior year,” said Principal Ron Vinduska. During the semester class, students will learn about financial responsibility and decision-making, income and careers, money management, credit and debt, risk management and insurance and the importance of saving and investing. The class has been designed in accordance to the national guidelines for personal finance education. The Seaman School Board and administration have been spurred to implement a personal finance class because of the publicity around the nation that is saying that students are not ready to take financial responsibility when they become adults. The class will be taught by faculty members from the business and family and consumer science departments. The new class is not the only change that will occur for the Class of 2016. “Incoming freshmen will not be required to take Computer Tech I,” said Vinduska. Instead of Success 101 being paired opposite of Computer Tech I, students will take Physical Dimensions opposite Success. It is predicted that this will place a stress on the PE department because all freshmen will take it next year in addition to the students that haven’t taken the class yet. by Mallory Searcy STAFF WRITER “Kenny was so touched he cried. He was so grateful for everyone’s support and he was trying to greet everyone because he was extremely thankful,” said English teacher Ms. Kate Scarbrough. The Jan. 6 Kenny Ray benefit taco bar gave the community a chance to have dinner and support a good cause. Nov. 19 was the day that changed former Seaman High student Kenny Ray’s life forever. He was shot four times in a robbery at Mo’s Express Phillips 66 gas station and convenience store. Ms. Scarbrough said, “His story was so compelling. He was trying to earn money for his child’s brace, and he was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Kenny is an extremely hardworking guy. His number one priority is to provide for his family.” Scarbrough, the fundraiser coordinator said that at least 50 volunteers helped with this benefit. Volunteers included students, staff, a board member and his employees and even staff from other schools. “North Topeka is extremely generous and compassionate. We had to turn help away,” said Scarbrough. “We ran out of food. We planned for 400 people, and we could have feed 200 more people than we actually did,” said Scarbrough. Several students enjoyed helping out with this event. “I volunteered because he was working so hard to support his family and his hard work is very inspiring to me,” said senior Monica Conaway. Snowball Royalty 2012 Queen Candidates: • Caroline Kabus • Ramsey McCarter • Sam Minihan • Mariah Nunley • Danielle Yadon • Kyler Emert • Josh Gill • Adam Heald • John Samqua • Josh Whisler King Candidates: Pepsi wins over Coke in soft drink challenge Taco feed benefits former student Artzer battling cancer for second time New class required for next year’s freshmen sent through social networking. “We really appreciate the Seaman community and their support in Casey’s time of need,” Kathy said. “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” -Mark Twain Taylor Czajkowski STAFF WRITER After many years as a Coke school, the district has now changed to Pepsi. All of the Coca-cola products were replaced with their number one competitor, Pepsi- Cola’s, products. This means out with the Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pibb Xtra, Sprite and Powerade. In comes the new drinks, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Orange Crush, and Gatorade. Along with these new choices, there is a new soda called Doc. There were three brands competing to be in vending machines and concession stands. Pepsi won the bid over both Coke and 7up/RC. Mr. Vinduska said, “We had a contract with Coke, but they were not willing to negotiate, so we re-bid the contract and Pepsi had the most profitable deal.” He also said the transition went smoothly, due to the fact that it all took place over break. Mrs. Susan Sittenauer, in charge of the basketball concessions added, “The transition went smoothly, and Pepsi installed nice, brand new coolers and stocked the soda for the first basketball game.” One change that is taking place is that there will be no soda sold during the school day. The reason for this action is to try to get the kids to drink healthier, less fat drinks. As for what is being offered in the vending machines, very little has changed. The guidelines for what is offered in the machines are regulated by the state. “Pepsi offers a real wide variety of options. We’re even selling juice now to become healthier,” Mrs. Sittenauer added. Martin Luther King days of past recalled Female wrestler continues success at 11-3 Casey Artzer
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Volume 82 --- Issue 6Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
on theINSIDE
Voted #1 Schoolin Topeka according to BestofTopeka.com
the
Seaman High School4850 NW Rochester Rd.Topeka, KS 66617
Page7
Page
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by Katelyn Rollinsstaff writ er
While other teenagers are worried about what they are doing this upcoming weekend or finishing assignments at the last minute, 2011 graduate Casey Artzer is facing a life-altering event.
Casey is currently undergoing intensive chemotherapy for Post Transplant Lymphoma Disorder at St. Louis Children’s hospital.
Mom Kathy Artzer said, “Casey will have to stay for five days every three weeks for six months.”
While undergoing treatment Casey is still attending Washburn University as a freshman. He is majoring in music and is a participant in jazz ensemble and marching band.
Kathy hopes Casey will be able to continue living daily life as a college student.
In late November 2011 Casey who is 19 years-old was rushed to the hospital after a band concert.
Casey’s mother, Kathy said, “The doctors told us how his lymphoid were
inflamed and this could be related to cancer.” Later, Casey was transported to
Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, but only stayed two days before immediately taking an airplane to St. Louis, where he stayed for three weeks.
“While he was there they took tissue sample from his stomach, bone marrow, and a spinal tap,” sister Caity Artzer said.
This is not his first experience with serious illness. When he was an infant he caught a virus that led to the weakening of his heart. This caused him to receive a heart transplant.
When Casey was in 8th grade he had his first diagnosis of Post Transplant Lymphoma Disorder.
“This was caused by the medication he took for years, after his heart transplant,” junior Caity Artzer said.
With the devastating diagnosis, Casey took a year to recover. This affected him in many ways, including the loss of his hair from the treatment.
So Casey is no stranger to fighting for his health. Casey’s motivation comes from everyone in Topeka that supports him, prayers, and the support
by Tyler Huddlestonfeature editor
Seaman High School will be offering a new elective for the 2012-2013 school year. Incoming freshmen will be required to take the personal finance class, while it will be offered to current students as an elective. The class will be aimed to expand on the lessons that students will learn in the Success 101 curriculum.
“The Success 101 class will continue to be a required class and personal finance will be required for the class of 2016, though we are recommending that most students take it during their senior or junior year,” said Principal Ron Vinduska.
During the semester class, students will learn about financial responsibility and decision-making, income and careers, money management, credit and debt, risk management and insurance and the importance of saving and investing. The class has been designed in accordance to the national guidelines for personal finance education.
The Seaman School Board and administration have been spurred to implement a personal finance class because of the publicity around the nation that is saying that students are not ready to take financial responsibility when they become adults.
The class will be taught by faculty members from the business and family and consumer science departments.
The new class is not the only change that will occur for the Class of 2016.
“Incoming freshmen will not be required to take Computer Tech I,” said Vinduska. Instead of Success 101 being paired opposite of Computer Tech I, students will take Physical Dimensions opposite Success. It is predicted that this will place a stress on the PE department because all freshmen will take it next year in addition to the students that haven’t taken the class yet.
by Mallory Searcy
staff writ er
“Kenny was so touched he cried. He was so grateful for everyone’s support and he was trying to greet everyone because he was extremely thankful,” said English teacher Ms. Kate Scarbrough.
The Jan. 6 Kenny Ray benefit taco bar gave the community a chance to have dinner and support a good cause.
Nov. 19 was the day that changed former Seaman High student Kenny Ray’s life forever. He was shot four times in a robbery at Mo’s Express Phillips 66 gas station and convenience store.
Ms. Scarbrough said, “His story was so compelling. He was trying to earn money for his child’s brace, and he was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Kenny is an
extremely hardworking guy. His number one priority is to provide for his family.”
Scarbrough, the fundraiser coordinator said that at least 50 volunteers helped with this benefit. Volunteers included students, staff, a board member and his employees and even staff from other schools.
“North Topeka is extremely generous and compassionate. We had to turn help away,” said Scarbrough.
“We ran out of food. We planned for 400 people, and we could have feed 200 more people than we actually did,” said Scarbrough.
Several students enjoyed helping out with this event.
“I volunteered because he was working so hard to support his family and his hard work is very inspiring to me,” said senior Monica Conaway.
• Kyler Emert• Josh Gill• Adam Heald• John Samqua• Josh Whisler
King Candidates:
Pepsi wins over Coke in soft drink challenge
Taco feed benefits former student
Artzer battling cancer for second timeNew class required for next year ’s freshmen
sent through social networking. “We really appreciate the Seaman
community and their support in Casey’s time of need,” Kathy said.
“ If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”
-Mark Twain
Taylor Czajkowski
staff writ er
After many years as a Coke school, the district has now changed to Pepsi. All of the Coca-cola products were replaced with their number one competitor, Pepsi-Cola’s, products. This means out with the Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pibb Xtra, Sprite and Powerade. In comes the new drinks, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Orange Crush, and Gatorade.
Along with these new choices, there is a new soda called Doc.
There were three brands competing to be in vending machines and concession stands. Pepsi won the bid over both Coke and 7up/RC.
Mr. Vinduska said, “We had a contract with Coke, but they were not willing to negotiate, so we re-bid the contract and Pepsi had the most profitable deal.”
He also said the transition went smoothly, due to the fact that it all took place over break.
Mrs. Susan Sittenauer, in charge of the basketball concessions added, “The transition went smoothly,
and Pepsi installed nice, brand new coolers and stocked the soda for the first basketball game.”
One change that is taking place is that there will be no soda sold during the school day. The reason for this action is to try to get the kids to drink healthier, less fat drinks. As for what is being offered in the vending machines, very little has changed.
The guidelines for what is offered in the machines are regulated by the state.
“Pepsi offers a real wide variety of options. We’re even selling juice now to become healthier,” Mrs. Sittenauer added.
Martin Luther King days of past recalled
Female wrestler continues
success at 11-3
Casey Artzer
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Family raises funds for adoptionby Tyler Bushnellstaff writ er
Growing up in the small town of Meriden, Kansas, Angela Murray knew from the age of 15 that she wanted to adopt a child from a different country. After she got
married to Jason Brent, the pair still wanted to pursue their dream of adopting a child from a troubled country.
Being the motherof a five-year-old daughter, Hen-ley, and a four-year-old son, Athan, Mrs. Murray-Brent knew that she wanted to adopt a young child from Ethi-opia. Now the couple is in hot pursuit of their dream.
The family of four is teaming up with the All God’s Children organization in their attempt to adopt a child from Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the world’s most populated landlocked country, with 90 million inhabitants. Poverty is high because of the severe famines and poor farming.
The children of Ethiopia live a very harsh life-style. One out of every eight children die before their fifth birthday due to starvation or disease.
by Ryder Chaffeestaff writ er
Around Christmas, stores are always
filled with people dressed like Santa Claus wanting people to donate money to the Salvation Army. People usually put in their spare change with a dollar here and there, but some citizens put in more than just one dollar.
After you put the money in, do you ever wonder what the mon-ey is spent on or how much money was raised?
“Our hearts have been softened to the beauti-ful children of Ethiopia, and we truly desire to give a young child a chance at a life in which he/she will be able to grow and thrive,” said Mrs. Murray-Brent from a website she created for the adoption. The website is goinggreenredandyellow.blogspot.com/.
Angela and Jason have already faced many ob-stacles when trying to adopt a child. They have been fingerprinted, questioned, and even had their police and medical background checked.
Unfortunately, money is a factor in the process. With adoptions of Ethiopian children costing $35,000 the fam-ily is doing all they can. To help raise money for the adop-tion, Mrs. Murray-Brent hosted two yard sales in late July of 2011. The yard sales accumulated $5,000. All of that money raised is going towards the adoption process.
Now she is selling wristbands that say “Six mil-lion minus one,” representing the number of or-phans currently in Ethiopia. Mrs. Murray-Brent is selling bracelets for $5 each. All money made will be contributed towards the fundraising.
Salvation Army helps other organizations by Ryder Chaffeestaff writ er
It takes a lot of planning and drive to get to school on time, but when that doesn’t work, students re-
sort to some pretty clever little white lies to avoid a tardy.
“I ran out of gas,” just doesn’t cut it these days. “I was on my way to school, but I forgot to feed
my goat. I had to go back to my house and give my pet goat some food and that’s why I was late,” is the excuse sophomore, Clayton Smith had to use.
Teachers have heard them all these days and some have remembered their favorites through the years.
Teacher, Mr. Monhollon likes the excuse,“My parents forgot I was in the back seat and took
me to work with them.”Mrs. Deanna Brady, the attendance secretary has
heard all the tardy excuses imaginable.“My student may be late tomorrow...because I may
kill him tonight,” was a voice mail that greeted Mrs. Brady one day.
Also among her favorites is, “The house next door got broke in to and the lights from the cop cars kept me up too late.”
Presentation can be everything as well. She remem-bers fondly the time a student brought in a note from home. Apparently the family couldn’t find any paper because the excuse was written on a paper plate. She saved that particular note because it always brightens her day.
KELSEA MULLINIX and Abbey Harrison ring bells for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. (Photo by Mitchel Carver)
The one dollar bills and spare change start to build up after awhile. This year there was just over $260,000 gained in Topeka that was donated to those little red kettles that the Santa’s have by them.
“This amount is the most ever raised in the ket-tles in Topeka History,” says captain of the Sal-vation Army, Charles Yockey. The money gath-ered from donations get donated again to support other local programs. These programs consist of child-care, rent, utilities, and food pantry assistance.
“This amount is the most ever raised in the kettles in Topeka History. ”
Charles Yockey
by Katelyn Rollinsstaff writ er
A new technology has arrived in many classrooms. It looks like a
white board, but it’s mess free. Now, with the touch of a finger, learning has become more technologically based.
It’s SMART board; technology and teachers are being educated in how to use it.
“We were trained, using in-service days, by the technology advisors and col-laborating with fellow department teach-ers,” Ms. Brooke Henry said.
With the training under their belt, teachers are applying this to lesson plans.
Ms. Henry agrees, “The SMART board is a good choice because I can help give better instructions and engage the students more.”
Junior, Justin Wherrell agrees, “In Mrs. Sittenauer’s class we used the SMART board for class quizzes and learning activities. I think most of the time SMART boards can be helpful and entertaining in class for both students and teachers.”
Every teacher at Seaman High, that is privileged to have received a SMART
by Katelyn Rollinsstaff writ er
Every college-bound student un-derstands the importance of schol-
arships along with the stress of applying. But not all scholarships are for the intel-lectual. Face it. There’s a scholarship out for a wide variety of talents and interests.
1. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award – This $7,500 scholarship, free trip to Disney World and spot in a Milk Mustache ad are available to 25 student-athlete high school seniors with 3.20 GPAs who par-ticipate in school or club sports.
2. Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest – Who would ever think that creating prom outfits out of duct tape could win a lucky couple $3,000 in schol-arship money?
3. Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest – Hunters may be eligi-ble for $2,000 in scholarships. So practice that favorite duck call and get prepared to win some money!
4. The Billy Barty Foundation – This scholarship is awarded to students who are short in stature – under 4’ 10” – and have proof of dwarfism.
5. KLI Academic Award: The Kor Memorial Scholarship – If you’re a “Trekky” then you’ll love this $500 schol-arship from the Kligon Language Insti-tute for students in the field of language study, Luckily, you don’t need to know
Scholarships exist for everythingKligon to qualify!
6. School Bank and Orchestra Magazine Scholarship – By writing a simple essay about the topic, you could qualify for $1,000 in scholarship money.
7. American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship – Being a grape lover defentiely has its benefits, es-pecially when it comes to this scholarship that awards undergrad and grad full-time students majoring in viticulture and enol-ogy.
8. Evans Scholars Foundation Scholarship – Golf lovers could benefit from this WGA-sponsored scholarship that gives young caddies with financial need (and a great caddie record) the op-portunity to pay for college.
9. American Nudist Research Li-brary Scholarship – If modesty isn’t an is-sue – and you don’t mind living in a nud-ist colony – then you could benefit from $1,000 for college.
10. American Fire Sprinkler Associ-ation Scholarship – High School students who don’t mind reading an essay about fire sprinklers then taking a 10-question test could qualify for a $2,000 scholar-ship.
This is just a short list of wacky schol-arships from http://www.zencollegelife.com/45-of-the-weirdest-college-schol-arships//. Don’t forget to visit your high school counselor or a financial aid office for a complete listing.
board, applies the special features to classroom activities.
Ms. Henry said, “I use it for presen-tations and interacting between students. Students can go to the board and share thoughts. Also I use graphic organiz-ers and games to relate the lesson. The SMART board has many pros, for exam-ple, how relatable this is to the students. Also, it is very user-friendly. Hopefully, in the future, students can use the SMART board like they use ipads, ipods, and smart phones.”
On the other hand, SMART boards have a very devastating con. Since, the SMART Boards are a new step in tech-nology, there are flaws and holes that have not been covered.
Ms. Henry said, “The one con is that it can break. Since, it is new to us, we could break it.”
With the development and installment of SMART boards to classrooms, stu-dents are able to relate and apply lessons. Teachers have now opened their eyes to the possibility of the increase use of tech-nology in classrooms. Now that SMART boards have affected classrooms, what is next for the technology in classrooms?
It’s 7:52 a.m., as you turn into the parking lot ready to start the day, but that all comes to a screeching halt, when you realize there are no available spots left. Now you have to carefully comb through this disheveled mess of cars in order to find a vacant spot or worse, park across the street at the Sunrise Optimist building (which is forbidden by the way). This creates quite the dilemma, for it takes away the time that’s needed to go to your locker and walk to class.
The solution? Come to school earlier. But is that realistic? No.
There is another solution to all this. Assigned parking. This would create a much more efficient and organized plan that would involve taking less time in the morning searching for a place to park. Genius.
There is, however, the question of
by Jake Thonenstaff writ er
As snowball approaches there has been talk of making possible snowball candidates meet qualifications that would exclude students with MIP’s (Minor In Possession) and/ or MIC’s (minor in consumption).
Seaman High has never had requirements such as these before, and they never should. Setting qualifications for candidates would defeat the purpose of a popular election and may generate a request for further requirements.
Supporters of this qualification policy believe that a candidate does not represent their school properly if they have even one blemish on their record. This would be a fine and dandy policy if we lived in a fantasy world but the cold hard truth is people are human and who are we to judge how other individuals live their lives or if they make mistakes?
Then there is the question of who should truly be the judge of the eligibility of snowball candidates. Do you really want
by Shelby Slimmer
editor in chief
Every year a high school party takes place and Minor in Possession (MIP) and Minor in Consumption (MIC) tickets get handed out to numerous people. Even though drinking under the age of 21 and possessing tobacco under the age of 18 is illegal, some people don’t seem to care about what happens if they get caught.
Here, if a student is caught with alcohol or other illegal drugs off of the school’s property, the only suspension they receive is if they’re involved in an extra curricular activity. Depending on how many times a student has gotten caught with an illegal substance depends on their suspension in the extra-curricular activity.
There are some kids who have been caught with illegal substances multiple times, but other students haven’t been caught or done anything illegal at all. So how come students who follow the law are not getting rewarded for that?
Each year, the senior class votes for Homecoming and
Snowball candidates. I believe if a student has been caught doing something illegal, they should not be able to represent our class or school in any way whether that is in a club or as royalty. There are many other students who try their best and deserve to be represented for their class or school.
In Seaman High School’s planner under KSHSAA eligibility in the Activities tab, the planner states the requirements for Homecoming and Snowball Royalty.
One of the four requirements says, “An individual must be in good standing with the school.” How can people be in good standing with the school if they’ve been caught doing an illegal activity?!
If a person with an MIP and MIC is representing Seaman High or their class, that shows me Seaman would rather take the easy way out of letting them represent the school than tell them no and put their foot down.
Let’s give these honors to students who have shown good judgment and acted appropriately.
school administrators weeding out students they feel deserve snowball royalty before the general population even has a chance to choose? Where is the democracy in that? Doesn’t this take the thrill of competition out of the race, knowing you are running against possible undeserving candidates? Which leads to the question, are you truly deserving yourself of the royalty, or are you a second choice next to somebody that possibly should have taken your place but wasn’t ‘qualified?’
All in all, is it really such an awful thing if a snowball candidate had got themselves involved in some legal entanglements, or are you such a strict interpreter of the almighty handbook that you would exclude a qualified individual from the running?
Possible qualifications may threaten popular vote
who would snag the ever-so coveted front row? Well, I believe it should be based off of your parking tag that rests on your rear mirror. So whoever has the top numbers get the front spots. The higher the number, the further back your parking spot will be.
Or perhaps parking space numbers can be assigned with the seniors in the front.
This could also help security in a way since some people don’t have a parking permit, there would be if there were assigned parking, no parking spaces for them.
On the other hand, the cost of this venture would be whatever is required for paint, which could come out of parking fees.
But until then, parking will be my frustration. I’ll keep parking in the back row and give myself some good exercise by getting in my long-distance run to class.
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Girls need consistent support from student section
Assigned parking reduces conflict
by Delaney Hiegertstaff writ er
Say there’s a team that’s been to state four of the past six years, has a 6-2 record, and is 5th in 5A rankings. Doesn’t this sound like a team students would be excited to see play, and maybe actually support?
Well those are all the stats of the varsity
girls’ basketball team. Yet the student section is empty well into the second quarter. Around halftime students start to drizzle in, so student section is half full by third quarter.
There are a few brave souls who attempt to get the fans involved, but that’s not enough.
Students should realize how much of an effect they have by simply standing up
and cheering. Starting cheers or yelling out an occasional “mashed potatoes” during a free throw can really get into the other teams head.
I know that sometimes you’re tired from a strenuous day of sitting in class and standing up doesn’t seem like an option, but we’re not asking you for an outrageous display of effort. If you’ve ever attended a high school football game
in the student section, you’ve stood up for at least two hours. Standing up for girls and guys varsity basketball game is roughly the same thing.
So hopefully on the Tuesdays and Fridays to come they’ll be a few more students in the gym around 6 p.m. This way maybe we won’t be able to hear a pin
drop during our girls varsity games.
“Who are we to judge how other individuals live their lives or if they make mistakes?”
Should legal violations affect eligibility?
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Ever remember going to a buffet; Mom and Dad lie to the hostess and suddenly you’re six years old, when in fact you’re actually eight, just to save a couple bucks? Or how about right now, when Mom and Dad put their name on your car, as a second car, in order to pay less for the insurance? So when parents encourage teens to be honest, are they really setting the best example?
Kids copy their parents, and if parents lie, kids lie. It’s as simple as that.
And just to keep things going, a 2008 survey composed at Penn State University showed that ninety eight percent of teens lie. Most of them didn’t even realize that they were lying that much. Why don’t they realize that? Because it’s common sense to them given the fact that they have been doing it since the mere age of three.
Yes, that’s right. Three years old. New York Magazine claims that kids tend to get a head start in the lying game. But in order for kids to lie, they have to be subconsciously aware of the truth that surrounds them, and being able to simply bend it in way to give their parents the satisfaction
that they want to hear. So what’s the main reason as to why kids lie? To
avoid punishment. Therefore, whenever kids see that a punishment might come into play, they lie. It’s not that hard to say, “I didn’t hit my sister” or “I didn’t break that vase”, when they oh-so-clearly did, but the truth leads to even more punishment. And the parents don’t even do anything about it because they think that their kid’s will eventually grow out of this “lying stage”. Seriously?
The reality of that once you start lying, there’s no going back. Then one day, those innocent little kids won’t be able to get out of that huge web of lies that they have created for themselves for that spider going to come back and bite.
The funny side, though, is that ninety eight percent of the surveyed teens find trust and honesty essential in a personal relationship, and also feel that lying is morally wrong. Interesting…
Parents not always angelic in truth-telling department
by Mallory Searcystaff writ er
There are 365 days, each one can become a step closer to achieving new years resolutions or to giving in to the temptations that surround us.
According to www.newyearresolutions2012.com the top 10 New Year’s resolutions are a mix of expected and unexpected.
The number one new years resolution is to clear debts and save money.
Others include losing weight and staying fit, learning to let go of the past, spending more time with family, stopping laziness and taking control of life, reading more books, learning to forgive, falling in love or getting married and enjoying life more. The number ten new years resolution of 2012 was to go on a road trip without predetermined destinations.
While some of these resolutions seem realistic, in reality how many people actually keep their new years resolutions for the entire year? What smart tips should be considered when making resolutions?
The American Psychological Association at www.apa.org said that these certain tips should help when creating new years resolutions.
They suggest starting small and making obtainable goals that are easier to keep.
Other tips include changing one behavior at a time, talking with friends and family about resolutions, to not
be too critical when a misstep occurs and finally to ask for support from people who can offer strategies to help reach the resolution.
Sophomore Claire Williams said, “People will often say I will start tomorrow or the day after that. Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?”
Lies that are often told to start off the first day of the new year include, “I am going to the gym today” or “going running for a couple of miles.”
by Tyler Huddlestonfeatures editor
Lies have been a natural defense of the human population for thousands of years. Throughout history, there have been so many huge lies that it is hard to keep up with them all. These are a few lies that remain infamous today.
After 10 years, the Trojans believed that they had finally won their war against the Greeks. Little did they know, the Greeks had one final trick up their sleeves. They built a hollow wooden horse and the Greeks soldiers hid in its belly. The Greeks convinced the Trojans that the horse was
a peace offering and the fortified city of Troy accepted the gift. Once night fell, the soldiers escaped from a trap door hidden in the bottom of the horse’s belly. Once out of the horse, the Greeks proceeded to slaughter and defeat the Trojans.
In 1998, a journalist reported that then President Bill Clinton was having an affair with White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. Clinton publicly denied the affair and even lied under oath about the affair. After being subpoenaed, Clinton finally admitted to the relationship with Lewinsky. The House of Representatives voted to impeach the President, though the Senate acquitted Clinton on all of his
“Remember to wash my hands after going to the bathroom.” Mackenzie Brown, ‘10
by Delaney Hiegertstaff writ er
-TO GET THEMSELVES OUT OF TROUBLE: Usually when people lie to save themselves, it’s because they know that even if they tell the truth, they’ll still get in trouble. So they take the easier alternative. -TO SAVE THEIR REPUTATION: Often times people will lie about certain situations just so their “friends” won’t judge them. This one of the most common lies teenagers tell. -TO AVOID HURTING SOMEONE’S FEELINGS: Some people (not usually the smartest ones) think that if they lie about something they did it will spare the persons feelings. This almost never works, and it’s usually best to tell the truth from the beginning. -TO MAKE THEMSELVES LOOK BETTER: Pretty self-explanatory. These are lies told that make you sound more appealing. These types of lies are more likely to be told by men because they’re often used to impress.-TO MANIPULATE: Out of all the reasons for lying, this one has the worst motive behind it. When someone’s goal is to manipulate with a lie, they are often only thinking of themselves and not the effect it can have on the other person.
Lies Parents Tell Kids
“[Insert pet name] ran away” or “went to live on a nice farm.”
“If you make that face, it will stay that way.”
“When the ice cream truck plays music, it means it’s out of ice cream.”
“Big kids eat their vegetables plus you’ll grow big and strong.”
“Babies are made in factories” or “brought by a stork.”
“Sorry, the TV’s not working.”
“Mommy and Daddy are taking a ‘nap.’”
“You are the prettiest girl/most handsome boy in the world.” “I never did drugs or drank beer when I was a kid.”
Parents do it! Boyfriends do it! Seaman Vi-kings do it. A LOT! In a recent survey of 143 Seaman students, 27 percent claimed to lie five or more times each day. The best of humanity sometimes finds it hard to tell the truth. And every January 1, some peo-ple even lie to themselves! Why is honesty such a hard path to follow?
Sophomore Jeris Thomas said, “Losing weight, eating healthy, and eating little amount of snack foods are often lies we tell ourselves that we end up breaking for our new year’s resolutions.”
This may continue on for a couple days or weeks but most likely people become consumed with daily life that is sometimes hectic.
“Many people start out hoping they will succeed with their resolutions but end up breaking them by May,” said science teacher Mr. Petersen.
charges.A couple of decades before the Clinton
scandal, President Richard Nixon sent five men into the Democratic National Committee headquarters in order to tap the phones in the Watergate Hotel. Nixon lied, claiming, “I am not a crook,” and that he was not aware that his officials had sent the men into the hotel. It was later found that private conversations of the President were recorded. The tapes revealed that he knew more than he had let on, and Nixon was forced to resign from office.
War propaganda has also been credited with some of the biggest lies in history. Nazi propaganda showed a man with the Star of David sewn into his jacket, and next
to this man was a phrase meaning “He is the reason for this war!” accompanied by a police officer chasing the man. Also in August 1964, there were two accidents of North Vietnamese naval attacks against US ships reported. Both “attacks” were the result of bad weather and faulty sonar and radar readings. The supposed attacks were used as justification to initiate military strikes against North Vietnam.
In 2003, reporter Jayson Blair’s career at the New York Times went down in flames. It was uncovered that the 27-year-old had fabricated quotes, made up dozens of stories, and filed reports to the newspaper from cities around the nation, when he was actually still in New York.
Famous lies through time change face of history
How many times do you lie each day?0 times - 4 percent1-2 times - 51 percent3-4 times - 18 percent5 or more times - 27 percent
Most popular lies?“This is my last piece of gum.” 34 percent “Finished your homework?” 44 percent“I’ll pay you right back.” 7 percent“You look cute today.” 15 percent
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FEATURES www.my.hsj.org/topeka/shsclipper January 20, 2012
by Raechel Puglisistaff writ er
Jan. 16, 2012 the students across Topeka had the day off from school. Many students just considered it a chance to sleep in late and have a day to relax, but few really thought about why we have the day off. Jan.16 is the third Monday of January, also known as Martin Luther King Day.
Seaman High School hasn’t always celebrated this holiday. The senior class of ’96 credits themselves with creating the awareness needed to recognize this holiday.
Jacob Palenske, a ’96 grad, said, “It was a hard year of racism at Seaman High. We had a break-in earlier in the year; someone came in and painted swastikas on the walls of the classrooms. We definitely had the reputation of a racist school at that point, and on top of it, we had school on MLK day.”
Hundreds of students decided to take a stand and change the reputation the school had been given.
Student Council President Jordan Buswell decided to stage a walk-out on Martin Luther King Day. The students made no secret of the walk-out. In fact they notified local news media stations of the event.
The students showed up to school as if it was just any other day and at the designated time they walked out of their classes and out the front door. Many
then proceeded to a Martin Luther King celebration at the Capitol building.
Palenske dubs the event as “the Martin Luther King memorial dash” because of the way students scurried past the news crews and administrators in the rush to their cars.
Unfortunately, the students’
social activism didn’t come without consequence. Each student that participated in the walk-out had one of three options; out of school suspension for one day, in school suspension for three days, or to write a letter to the school board explaining why they walked-out and why they believed Martin Luther King Day should be observed as a day off.
“I was informed that I, as the ringleader, was to present all the letters written to the USD 345 school board at the next school board meeting,” said Jordan Buswell.
“The next year, and every year since, Seaman High and other schools in USD 345 do not attend school on Martin Luther King Day,” said Jordan Buswell.
Martin Luther King Day provided opportunity for social activism
‘Living the Dream” winners announced
Illustration creative commons by David Granlund
Looking back
Every year around Martin Luther King Day, a competition is held in his honor.
Categories include poetry, artwork, and essays as well as other types of liter-ary work.
The following winners were recog-nized on Jan. 13 at TPAC.
Matthew Cloud11th grade division3rd place essay
Caegan Hirsch9th-10th grade division3rd place poetry
Abby Price9th grade division1st place essay
Mike DeVoe9th Grade division3rd place essay
Tyler Huddlestonsenior$1,000 scholarship
Tanner Lantzsenior$1,000 scholarship
“ It was a hard year of racism at Seaman High. We had a break-in earlier in the year; someone came in and painted swastikas on the walls of the classrooms.”
S t a n d i n g at 4’11” and weighing in at 103 pounds, f r e s h m a n Valeria Rivera doesn’t back down from any competition when she steps onto the mat.
“Her gender doesn’t stand out, her performance does,” says wrestling coach Patrick Kelly.
by Trenton Millersports editor
In front of nearly 25,000 fans dressed in purple at the Ballpark at Arlington, Texas, Kansas State Athletic Director John Currie unveiled the university’s latest project. In an effort to enhance gameday experiences for all K-State fans, AD Currie presented the West Stadium Center to a raucous crowd at the Wildcats’ pep rally preceding the 76th Annual Cotton Bowl Classic.
The 250,000 square foot first-class facility, scheduled to open by Fall 2013, will primarily cater to student-athletes
Kansas State unveils West Stadium Centerand fans attending games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
The five-storied expansion includes a world-class student-athlete dining hall and commissary, a unique “Tailgate Terrace”, a “Hall of Honor”, and even office space for athletics and media relations. Concession and restroom facilities will be enhanced and premium seating opportunities will be prevalent, including 40 private suites and 800 club seats.
The project will cost Kansas State an estimated $75 million, but over one-third of the funding has already been secured through donors and other commitments.
by Trenton Millersports editor
A so-called “lackluster performance” by the Seaman wrestling team was still solid enough to earn the Vikings a second place team finish at Louisburg’s Wildcat Classic. This placing made it three consecutive tournaments in which the team finished in either third place or better, something that pleased Coach Kelly.
“We wrestled pretty well. We somewhat underperformed at Louisburg, but it was nice to see the guys bounce back in our dual versus Shawnee Heights.”
The boys did indeed cap off the week well after handling business on senior night against Shawnee Heights. The wrestlers secured a runaway 50-23 victory in their lone home meet of the season. Seven seniors competed for Seaman on the night, but senior Dylan Kadous’ win by decision over a state finalist from last year cemented a solid team victory.
“It was emotional. I had a tough opponent and I wanted to win really bad. I knew I had to give it my all because in many cases it was the only time a lot of people in the area would get a chance to watch.”
This past weekend they competed amongst 35 teams in one of the toughest tournaments in the area, the Bobcat Classic.
Viking wrestlers continue to pin & win
It is viewed as the rallying point for the University’s visionary “K-State 2025” plan and will be added alongside K-State’s new $17.6 million, 50,000 square foot basketball training facility.
Ultimately, the university hopes that the West Stadium Center will make a statement to the nation that K-State is committed to competing at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.
Information provided by kstatesports.com
by Ryder Chaffeestaff writ er
The Seaman swimmers next meet is Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Hummer Sports Park Natatorium. There is one more home meet on Thursday, Jan. 26.
“The team has improved immensely. The majority of the guys were new to swimming at the beginning of the year, and have come a long way,” says third year swimmer, Travis Kesinger.
“We placed 16th, which really isn’t high, but we did place above two 4A powers and a really good 6A school, so that was important. All three of our placers beat very good opponents too,” Coach Kelly explained.
Now, the team is looking to really build and accelerate from these performances. Coach Kelly’s team has three more
tournaments before league and regionals, and he believes they still have a bit to improve on.
“Now is a time where we look to improve individually, but as a team we need to work on mat wrestling and our positioning from top to bottom. It’s part of our transition from midseason to the end.”
SENIOR AJ BROWN takes down his opponent in the dual against Shawnee Heights on Senior Night. (Photo by Taylor Medlin)
by Ryan Greenwoodstaff writ er
The Seaman bowling team is off to a good start this 2012 season. Coach Geoff Poston said, “Both the men and women bowling teams have a good chance to make it through regionals and hopefully have a really good chance at capturing a state title.”
“Her gender doesn’t stand out; her performance does.”
The team is full of excitement and energy after getting a first place finish in the Emporia meet. Every swimmer that raced for Seaman personally beat their best time.
Leading the way for the Vikes was junior Travis Kesinger and senior Josey McNorton who both finished first in all of their races.
“I’m hoping we will have another great outcome at this next meet and continue to improve,” says McNorton.
Sophomore Ashton Bigger competed very well in his meets so far this year.
“I bowled a 611 at our first meet and then on our next one I bowled a 675 and took 3rd overall. Our team won the tournament,” said Ashton.
The next meet is the Washburn Rural meet that will take place at Westridge lanes on Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Basketball
Swim team breaking records
“ I got into wrestling 4 or 5 years ago. My b r o t h e r used to wrestle and so did my step dad
in high school and I thought it would be fun to try.” Since that time, she’s been a member of her high school team. She’s also participated in all-girl leagues and all-girl tournaments.
“I enjoy wrestling because it is one of the only sports that I do good at and it also makes me unique.” When I tell people I wrestle they usually say “ha funny” or “that’s sweet”.
Challenges remain for the only girl on the team. “Wrestling guys can sometimes get weird because of the smell, or coming in contact with different body parts can also get uncomfortable.”
Rivera still feels at a disadvantage when wrestling against guys, “Most of them are stronger than me,” says Rivera.
“She is a very skilled wrestler and her 11-4 record shows that, and it is my obligation and duty to treat her just like anyone else on the team,” says Coach Kelly. To her coach she is just another member of the team.
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SPORTS www.my.hsj.org/topeka/shsclipper January 20, 2012
by Tyler Bushnell
staff writ er
Tonight the Vikes are continuing their tourney at Valley Center. Valley Center is about a two hour drive and is a little north of Wichita.
Last night, the boys faced Olathe Northwest. Olathe has two Division I signed players. One is a guard that committed to Nebraska. The other is a 6’11” post player that committed to Kentucky.
The team plays today, depending on the outcome of the game last night.
“The mid season tournament is always that thing that brings teams together for the final push towards sub-state,” said Coach Cox.
Half way through the season, the boys basketball
by Breyanna Wilson
staff writ er
Run like the wind. Sophomore Kyler Weingartner is running in this year’s Topeka- Auburn half marathon (13.1 miles) tomorrow. The race is kicking off at 11 a.m. at Chelsea Dr. (west of Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center).
Since the race is very lengthy, prior conditioning and stretching is very beneficial. Although all participants do finish, it is always a major goal to get the best possible time. The runner’s time is calculated by the overall time, separated by the number of miles total.
Serious runners have serious contributions that they do to help their running. One thing Kyler does to help with his running is to avoid pop. According to Kyler, the carbonation messes up his breathing. He feels that water is a better way to stay hydrated.
Running sometimes has a role in itself. Running can help clear your head when you’ve had a long day. It can also relieve stress when school is getting tough. For Kyler though, running doesn’t get in the way of his academics. He makes sure to get all of his homework done.
To avoid injuries, Kyler says he stretches a lot. Some stretches that he does are quad and calf stretches. He also makes sure he loosens up his arms. In this particular race, the arms are very important. Between miles 6-10 the course gets very hilly. Arm strength can help you get up the hills more easily.
Because Kyler has ran this race before, he has an idea of what to expect. This year, Kyler is going to make sure that he stretches after he runs. He didn’t last year and it really put an obstacle for him on the following days. He had problems with his knees locking up and his legs giving out unexpectedly. Kyler is also going to pace himself.
“If you take off really fast you will get tired more quickly,” he said. He is going to save most of his energy for the hills.
Kyler does take running very serious. His long-term goal is to get a scholarship to run at KU. To achieve this goal, he is going to continue to run daily. He also will keep improving his endurance and speed.
by Trenton Miller
sports editor
Legendary head coach Bill Snyder and his Kansas State Wildcats football squad were picked by Big XII coaches from the league to finish eighth in the league this fall. Instead, his magic led the team to a 10-2 record and a number eight BCS ranking going into the 76th Annual Cotton Bowl Classic.
The team left Manhattan on Dec. 31 in preparation for their top 10 BCS match-up against Arkansas. The Cats had a strict schedule in Texas complete with team practices, press conferences, and autograph sessions. Inside the luxurious Gaylord Texan Hotel, the players were granted a hospitality room full of video games, ping pong, and basketball. The team also enjoyed a private evening at a Main Event Entertainment and visited the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children one morning.
Ahead of their game, Snyder’s Cats attended the K-State pep rally, held at the Texas Ranger’s Ballpark at Arlington. Twenty-five thousand Wildcat fans filled the infield, club level, and upper deck seats to hear from K-State’s pep band, the players, coaches, and administration.
Then came Friday night, where an attendance of 80,956, of which an estimated 35,000 were K-State fans, sat inside the utterly lavish Cowboys Stadium. However, Bill Snyder’s Wildcats fell to Arkansas in the game 29-16 and ended the season with the unpredictable record of 10-3.
The loss didn’t seem to mar the Cotton Bowl experience though. It was a true blessing for not only the players and fans, but one 2011 Seaman graduate was able to spend her time in Texas a little bit differently.
Karisa Kirkendall, a former Seaman Vikette and current member of K-State’s dance team, the Classy Cats, performed on the field throughout the evening. It was something she will never forget.
“It was a definite adrenaline rush being out there because I was very nervous. Waiting to go on the field
by Taylor Czajkowski
staff writ er
The Lady Vikes basketball team has been on fire, winning six of their last seven games earning them a 7-2 overall record and current ranking of 5th in 5A.
For the first half of the season, injuries have played a big part in the girl’s success. With injuries to returning varsity players, Tatiana Schafer and Kelsey Akin, the team had to have the younger players step up.
Head coach Steve Alexander said, “For having to be thrown into varsity sooner than we wanted to have them play, I think they’ve handled it well.”
The girls picked up a huge win against formerly undefeated Highland Park on the road, in hopes that it will provide some momentum going into the Capital City Classic.
“We came out with a lot of energy against Park and ended up winning a big game. We need to keep up the intensity going forward,” said senior guard Peyton Michalski.
The Lady Vikes will play at in the Capital City Classic at Topeka West on January 26-28. The field is loaded, including the current 6A No. 1 ranked team, Wichita Heights and the 2nd ranked 5A team, Blue Valley.
With the current field of talent, the girls will have to play exceptionally well to prove that they are a top
Cotton Bowl experience exciting for players and fans
before pre-game was the worst, but once the band started playing all the nerves went away. It was truly an experience like none other.”
Kirkendall and the Classy Cats arrived in Dallas for a mini business vacation on Jan. 3, where they stayed for the week. She specifically noted how privileged she felt to be traveling in such an organized manner with over 400 people.
And despite not receiving an Apple iPad 2, a customized Cotton Bowl Seiko watch, and many other miscellaneous gifts like each football player, Kirkendall
simply embraced being able to enter the stadium through the same entrance in which the Cowboys run though.
“Walking out onto the field was really cool, but my favorite memory would have to be when The Band Perry walked in for the national anthem, and they were literally in reach from me.”
Although tickets to the game ran nearly $200 a piece, the price didn’t stop die-hards from missing out. Over a dozen current Seaman students traveled to the game, and most would admit, they didn’t pay for the bowl, they paid for the experience.
Runner sets pace for half marathon
team. They want to walk out of Topeka West with a championship.
“If we continue improving and get everybody healthy, there’s no limit to how good we can be,” Coach Alexander added.
Girls basketball playing well; earn State ranking
team has had a rocky first half. With a record of 1-8, the Vikes have had tough games, including Hayden, Washburn Rural, Topeka High, and 5A’s No.1 ranked team, Lansing.
With the recent return of senior Adam Heald, the team’s overall health has improved. Heald’s return has brought back much needed experience on the court, considering senior Tyler Ward and junior Butch Rea are the only other true returnees from last year. The young pups have benefited from Heald’s injury leave. Freshman Wyatt Hendrix and sophomore Ruger Hummel have gotten playing time, which will benefit the Vikes, creating some more depth in their roster.
After this weekend, the season will be on its final stretch. The boys only have eight more games until sub-state. With the end approaching, Cox and the team are hoping to pull together for the last push effort.
Vikes hope to turn season around after tourney
SENIOR guard Peyton Michalski looks to drive the ball into the lane against Shawnee Heights. (Photo by Tyler Huddleston)
KANSAS STATE’S MARCHING BAND spells out ‘Big XI I ’ during the halftime performance of the 76th Annual Cotton Bowl Classic inside Cow-boys Stadium. (Photo by Kara Tanner)
