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Produced by the students of Tri Jr.-Sr. High School, home of the Titans. August 25, 2014 VOL. 15 ISSUE 1

Tri Jr.-Sr. High School, 6972 S. St. Rd. 103, Straughn, IN, 47387 PHONE: 765-987-7988 FAX: 765-987-8446

OlYMPIANSports Questions and Answers on

pg. 3 & 4

By: Alyse Emerson

As most of us are aware, we have a new prin-cipal, Mr. Tony Benson. With his new title comes many new responsibilities. These responsibilities make quite a long list: Principal, temporary Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director, as well as handling Discipline, Attendance, Handbook Information, CSHAC, Breakfast Duty and Supervision of Sporting Events (home and away). He deals with the Safe Haven Grant, Homeland Security Grant and does teacher eval-uations. He is a School Safety Specialist, ELS Contact Person, supervises the parking lot and Video System and handles Parking Permits. With a list like that, you’d think there would be a great deal of stress. But when asked, Mr. Benson replied that there was a lot of stress, but that it was “good stress.” He sees it as a new challenge to take on, and he’s ready. Along with a new job title also comes more control, “whether I like it or not,” says Benson. Mr. Benson stated that the biggest difference with being principal is the amount of responsi-bility, which has practically doubled. He is now responsible for a majority of the administrative duties. One of his new roles he is really looking forward to is Athletic Director because he thinks it sounds fun.

He says that we have a great student body as it is. He would like to see us maintain our Tri High pride and keep a positive image for the school when we walk out the doors. When asked what his goal for the school year was he stated “Survival.” As we all know, Mr. Isaacs left Tri over the sum-mer, which is when Mr. Benson took over. When asked about that, he replied that he felt it was a very sudden change, that Mr. Isaacs was a great guy to work with, and he wishes him all the luck in the world. So, next time you see Mr. Benson be sure to congratulate him for all the hard work he is doing!

New Year With New Responsiblities

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Page 2State Fair and Album Review

While most of us were busy enjoying our summers, Jake Wicker and Katie Pfaff were busy preparing their competi-tions for the state fair. The question most often asked would be how does one get to be in the state fair? Well it’s different for each competition: Katie Pfaff got into the state level by winning first place in her county, while Jake Wicker took the fairs new entry policy to his advantage and stepped up his game as an experienced benefactor. Katie Pfaff competed in sewing and fashion review, spending 60 hours alone just making her project. That’s not including the time spent at the fair standing and showing off her project. Katie not only bought the pattern, thread, and material, but she also sewed it all together to make something beautiful. Although Katie did not win in her competition this year she still plans to return next year and build on her experiences. Jake was asked what does it take to be able to compete at the state level? “Just to make a complete commitment to what you are doing even if that means practicing 24 hours a day, every single day.” Practice is not all it takes either. It takes focus, faith, flexibility, motivation, and confidence. Jake makes it seem so easy to compete at the state level. He has been showing horses since he was 3 years old and has been showing the national AQHA circuit for 4 years. Congratulations to Jake and Katie for all the hard work they have put forward throughout the summer. Hope to see you again next year killing the competition.

Tri High’s Own Compete at State Fair August 25, 2014

The wait for AM seems like it has taken an age but with the dropping of “R U Mine” last year was the point when Arctic Monkeys showed a spirit and attitude that we've never seen from them be-fore. “Do I Wanna Know” introduces the album and simmers with a slow-burning groove reminiscent of the darker moments of his life. It's a pret-ty mean album opener, and sounds very huge to this day. When you hear that first beat of the drum and the fuzzy crunch of that opening riff, you have no choice but to be urged into humming the tune and singing every word right on time. My spot for the best song on the album goes to “One For The Road.” Drummer Matt Helder’s high pitched “woos” introduce the chunky track of the riff and leads me right into the catchy chorus. It is a gem amongst the other precious tracks on this record. Their instrument taste is solid for their style, ranging from Fender Stratocasters to Cus-tom Les Pauls and even the highly acclaimed Chet Atkins signature guitar. The amplifiers that were

used in studio were British-made Orange cabinets stacked with Vox heads. The effects pedals used for their ideal sound is an array of overdrive, wah pedals, crunch distortion, echo and delay ef-fects. Matt Helders uses a vintage Ludwig drum kit from 1971. Overall, this re-cord has earned a much deserved 4 out of 5 stars for me. Every song kept me curious about what was go-ing to happen next. I was very pleased with their progression and their at-titude as young, growing musicians. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys classic meaningful hard rock music or even someone who is looking to try something new.

AM Album ReviewBy: Brad Smithers

By: Mikayla Dick

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Page 3Sports Previews

The Lady Titan Golfers are swinging back into action this season with some new faces and high expectations. Returning golfers are Kelsey West, Lindsey Peavie, and Hannah Boggs. New golfers include Zoe Pew and Maddy Ellis. Coach Falck has some high expectations for his team, “ I want to have the gir’s continually shooting in the mid 40’s to 50’s and con-tinual improvement all together.” When it comes to what Coach Falck wants to improve on from the year prior is scores and a placing in county, conference, and sectionals. Falck says all of the golfers are great and are team leaders, but Kelsey West and Lindsey Peavie have the most experience and are considered the strongest. Some other goals of Coach Falcks are to have a great time, get the the girls to play more in the off season and improve on last years record.

Finally, wish the Lady Titan Golfers luck for the rest of their season.

Lady Titan Golf PreviewBy: Brayton Pew

Volleyball Q&A

Q1.What are some expectations for the team this year?

Matheney: This season is going to be a new season. The girls are running plays and learning defenses as far as expectations go, I am excited for a good year and just want to improve on last year! And hopefully get a banner in the gym.

Q2. Who are the returning players? Who are the new players?

Matheney: This is my first year coaching here, so are the players are new to me. They are a great bunch. Only one senior graduated last year so we are just building as a team. But Alison Vandivier, Lau-ren Bouslog, Kierstyn Conyers, Breanna Reece, and Payton Moore are the new players.

Q3. What are you trying to improve on from last year?

Matheney: Better offense and defense.

Q4. Who are some of the team’s leaders?

Matheney: Morgan Weaver who is a senior and Makayla Green (3 year player)

Q5. Other goals?

Matheney: To come together as a team to succeed! To be more than just teammates on and off the court.

Karlee Winkhart focuses on returning the ball during

practice

Madi Ellis lines up a putt during the Lady Titans first

match

With the volleyball season approachng, Olympian staff member Mikayla Dick gets

some insight on what Coach Matheney expects this year from his ladies.

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Page 4Sports Previews

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Page 5August 25, 2014

How long have you been teaching?

What side do you keep your toilet paper

on?

Have you always wanted to be a teacher?

Where did you go to college?

Mr. Lieberman

Ms. Ray

Mrs. Ryan

Forty years. No.Left & right

(2 toilets) except in the outhouse, it is on

the window ledge

Indiana State, Ball State, and Purdue

University.

Seven years. I can’t remember before the head injury.

Left.Indiana Wesleyan and IU East.

This is my first year. Yes. Right. (and the roll goes over NOT under)

Indiana and Ball State University.

This is my first year. No, I wanted to study exercise science, but

didn’t like it.

I don’t have a holder, so it sits on top of the

toilet.

Ball State University.

People Graph

This is my first year. No, but for the past twelve years I have.

Right or wherever I find it, but NEVER the

left.

IU East.

Mr. Keesling

Mrs. Alton

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Page 6Senior Spotlight College Facts&

Kaleb Appleby

Tri HighSenior Spotlight

Christina Ballenger

What are your future plans?

What is your advice to underclassmen?

Who was your favorite teacher?

What are you passionate about?

Have a great school year and don’t do anything stupid.

Mr. Lieberman.

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The purpose of The Olympian is to be a student publication that serves the South Henry School Corporation. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of the staff, THS or the South Henry system faculty, staff or administration.

Editor Brayton PewCopy Editor Mr. LiebermanDesign Editor Garrett JessupPage Designer Brayton Pew Staff Members Joy Herbkersman Micah Kelley

Brad Smithers Jake Wicker Kirsten Falck Alyse Emerson Makayla Dick Riley Casteel Christina Ballenger

The Olympian Staff

Attend college.

Ball State In Beginning

Journalism.

Best high school memory?Journalism with Lieberman.

Ball State TodayWhat are your future plans?

What is your advice to underclassmen?

Who was your favorite teacher?

What are you passionate about?

Do all your homework and have fun.

Mrs. Bell or Mr. Robinson.

Attend Ball State University.

Nursing.

Best high school memory?Homecoming.

Ball State’s tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship is rooted in the late 19th century, when Muncie business leaders envisioned a local college to help boost the city’s development. Among the visionaries were Frank C. Ball and his brothers, young New York industrialists who moved to Mun-cie looking to expand their glass container business. A small, private teacher training school opened 1899.

By the 1960s, the regional teachers college had begun to attract fac-ulty from outside the Midwest, and students sought majors in areas such as business, architecture, and other emerging disciplines. Enrollment and fund-ing surged with national trends, and new facilities and degree offerings were added.

Today, Ball State’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to shine through numerous expansions and additions of degree offerings, tech-nological resources, immersive learning opportunities, community out-reach projects, and state-of-the-art facilities. These investments are pre-paring bright students to take advantage of current and emerging job opportunities, meet society’s most pressing needs, and serve the com-munities in which they will live and work.