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Sports<strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong>“They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practicemakes perfect. I wish they’d make up their minds.”-Wilt Chamberlain• Section A, Page 11 •Se ason outcome“We started doinggood then we wentinto a slump andwent on a losingstreak. Lately we havebounced back thoughand are playing reallygood. We are nowlooking forward tomaking a sectionalrun.”Camden Bragg, 12Fun factThe Red Devils haveeight home runs onthe season. SeniorMatt Pratts leads theteam with three.Traditions1“Before the game, thestarting Pitcher startspraying with the gameball in his hand.”Braden Richardson, 11Senior Camden Bragg hits a single in the 2nd inning against Anderson on April 20 at McBride Stadium. The RedDevils won the game 9-2. Photo by Chris Harden.BaseballPositive Outlookon SectionalsChris Harden[page editor]The boy’s varsity baseball team has been struggling. Theyhave only 11 wins for the season and 15 losses. Yet, they are stillconfident as they move forward. They beat the Marion Giants ingame two at McBride stadium after losing game one at Marion.Junior Braden Richardson held the Marion Giants to onlytwo hits from the fourth inning on.“We had a good win as a team,” Richardson told thePalladium-Item. “We hit the ball better this game. I just triedto hit my spots and let my defense make plays behind me, andthat’s what they did.”Coach Amyx was very pleased with his team’s performancein game two of the series.“The guys were more relaxed and had more fun playing thegame. We hit the ball instead of letting it sail over home plateand our defense played better. That’s how we won the game,”Amyx said.The Red Devils have three new players this year. Twofreshman started. Jimmy Bailey starts left field, and JullianSnyder starts catcher. Junior Brock Sprinkles is new from UnionCity and starts third base.Seniors Camden and Correy Bragg have been with thebaseball program since their freshman year.“Baseball has been a lot of fun, and I feel like I haveaccomplished great things. I would still like to make a good runin state,” Camden said.As the season is coming to an end, the Red Devils are stillconfident in their ability to play good baseball in the sectionals.Sectionals are at Pendelton Heights on <strong>May</strong> 27 and 31. If youhave a chance, come out and support them as they try to makeit to Regionals.234The Red Devils warm up before the gameagainst Anderson. Photo by Chris Harden.1. Camden Bragg, 122. Brock Sprinkles, 113. Jullian Snyder, 94. Correy Bragg, 125. Jimmy Bailey, 95GOLFThe boys golf teamhas been on fire,winningnearly all matchesthathave come its way.Nate Delucio, 11,shot a 77 and BryceMoore, 10, shot a 79,which contributed tothe team’s win at theNCC Championshipwith a 323.TENNIS BOYS TRACK GIRLS TRACK SOFTBALLThe girls tennis teamwon its first roundof sectionals againstNortheastern with ascore of 4-1, but lost insectionals toCenterville 3-2.Olivia Engle, 12, is theonly girlto advance toregionals.The boys track teamis doing really well insprints and jumps, butcontinues to strugglein long distance events.Seniors Leo Cordova(right), J.J. Lemons, andErik Willis and juniorTavonn Crisp won the400 relay in 43.81 atsectionals last Thursdayin Connersville.The girls trackteam just wonsectionals. JuniorKim Demmingsplaced first inall events sheparticipated in.They advanced toregionals whichwill take placeThursday.The softball team hasstatistically had itsbest season in sixyears, with only fourlosses on the season.The team lostsectionals againstGreenfield Central3-1. Bre Wilson,9, hit a home runand scored the onlypoint.Bryce Moore,10 Maddie Farris, 11 Leo Cordova, 12Brooklyn Taylor, 11 Natasha Wright, 11iue.edu/facebook Call Angie iue.edu/youtubeiue.edu iue.edu/apply iueredwolves.com# miles to IU East Go Red Devils! The Register


InFocus• Section A, Page 12<strong>May</strong>Preparefor yourTake senior picturesApply to scholarshipsWrite college essayVisit collegesPick your top collegesApply to collegesThe the ACT/SATPurchase the yearbookCheck GPACheck total creditsacquiredLook at extra activitiesClean up facebookprofile27, <strong>2010</strong> •Senior YearCollege visits and applications• Take official college visits the summer before senior year.• Take an official school tour of each college that you visit.• Sit in on a class that relates to your interests if possible.• Spend the night in a dorm. Most colleges anduniversities offer an overnight visit option. Prospectivestudents can usually be paired with current students whohave similar interests. Staying with a friend who attendsthe college may also be an option.• Each college has a personality. Make sure that thispersonality fits with yours.• Reduce your selections at the beginning of your senioryear.• Apply to more than one school. Consider applying toa college that will very likely accept you, one that willprobably accept you, and one that will be a challenge.• Begin college applications during the early fall of senioryear.• Leave time to apply to additional colleges that you maydiscover closer to when applications are due.Information collected from the Eastern Indiana Chapter IUAlumni Association.Helpful resources for selecting schools:• US News & World Report: “Best College”• Princeton Review: “The Best Colleges”• The College Board: “The College Handbook”• Collegeboard.com• Collegenet.com• College websitesLengthSectionsTopicsPenaltiesMathACT3 hours, 25minutesSAT3 hours, 45minutes4 10English,Reading, Math,Science, Writing(optional)No penalties fora wrong answerAlgebra,Geometry,TrigonometryScores 36 is perfect, 21is averageReading, Math,Writing1/4 point off for awrong answerGeometry,Algebra II2400 is perfect,1500 is averageGet senior pictures scheduled during the summerCallie KinseyActivities:VarsityVolleyball,Varsity Basketball, Varsity TrackFuture Plans: Attend College“Be yourself.” -Unknown“Getting senior pictures taken is often a big priorityduring senior year. It is definitely something that shouldbe done sooner rather than later.Photographers definitely prefer if appointments aremade as early as the summer. Seniors wanting outsideshots should keep the weather in mind; winter is not agood time.The deadline for submitting senior pictures to thePierian is right after winter break. Seniors waiting untilspring for senior pictures will not be in the yearbook.In the Pierian, each senior gets an eighth of a page inthe yearbook, including his or her activities, future plans,a quote, and his or her senior picture. Seniors can havethe traditional headshot and another photo. The headshotStart preparing for college as early as possible. Apply to the schools you want,retake the SAT’s if you need to, and start getting recommendation letters together.-Brandon Pope, 12”should be just head and shoulders with a 1” headsize.The Pierian also prefers to have digital pictures, as theyare easier to work with.Senior pictures are a fun experience, and having theprocess well organized is important. Make sure to planfor the weather, outfits, and other factors.“Senior pictures are so much fun, I loved the wholeexperience. Just don’t stress out, and enjoy it. It’s a greatpart of senior year,” senior Lanie Gleeson said.Having a senior picture in the Pierian should be apriority since the book is recording the history of theyear. The Pierian staff wants all seniors in the bookand will keep contacting all seniors to get photos andinformation.Wsusanna tannerphotographySENIORSIt’s your image. It’s your choice.www.susannatanner.comwww.facebook.susannatanner.comJoin our facebook fan page, mention this ad and receive 15% off your sitting fee.


Entertainment<strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong>“Jeff Aug, an American guitarist, holds the record formost concerts performed in twenty-four hours. He playedsix concerts in six different countries in what he called theWounded Fingers Tour.• Section A, Page 3 •EntertainmentMOVIES MUSIC CONCERTS”GROWN UPSStarring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock,David Spade, and Rob Schneider, Grown Ups is aboutfive best friends who are reunited after thirty yearsat the wake of the death of their former basketballcoach. The five friends settle on spending fourth of Julyweekend together at the lake with their families wherethey celebrated their championship. Grown Ups isdirected by Dennis Dugan, who hasalso directed Problem Child, BrainDonors, Happy Gilmore, Beverly HillsNinja, Big Daddy, Saving Silverman,National Security, The Benchwarmers,I Now Pronounce You Chuck andLarry, and Don’t Mess With theZohan. Grown Ups is out June 25.<strong>2010</strong>.THE KARATE KIDThe Karate Kid, a remake of the 1984 film, now starsJaden Smith and Jackie Chan. The Karate Kid wasfilmed in Beijing, China. The movie will be releasedto theaters in the United States on June 11, <strong>2010</strong>. The1984 film and the <strong>2010</strong> film have many similarities witha few distinguished differences. There is the main storyline: boy and mother move to a new city; boy falls forgirl; boy’s fondness for girl attractsbully; mentor- to-be protects boyfrom bully; mentor teaches boy howto defend himself; boy wins over girl.The characters are slightly different.Take the gardener from the 1984 film,and turn him into a maintenance manJ une 8: Hanson – “Shout It Out”This trio, who made their radio debut with the hit“Mmmbop,” are coming out with their fifth studioalbum titled Shout It Out. Since last June the poprockgroup has been performing concerts across thecountry to prep the population for their new album,and June 8 the wait will pay off. Hanson is all grownup and has a more adult sound,but still have that pop groovethat made them famous in thefirst place. For a preview of theCD, the video for the album’sfirst single, “Thinking ‘BoutSomething” can be listened to orviewed on multiple websites.J une 15: Drake – “Thank Me Later”Drake made his debut into the entertainment worldwith Degrassi: The Next Generation, now he is rollingwith Lil Wayne and other popular rap musicians atthe top of the world. After being invited by Wayneto perform with him on tour, Drake began gainingpopularity within the rap community. Now Drake’sdebut album entitled “ThankMe Later” will be releasedJune 15, with collaborationswith Kanye West, Jay-Z, andLil Wayne. His single “Over”was released March 4 andis available for listening onvarious web sites.AMERICAN IDOL ON TOUROne of America’s most viewed television shows.American Idol will once again be going on tourthis summer. The Idols from season nine, CrystalBowersox, Lee DeWyze, Casey James, Michael Lynche(4 th place), Aaron Kelly (5 th place), Siobhan Magnus (6 thplace), Tim Urban (7 th place), Katie Stevens (8 th place)Andrew Garcia (9 th place), and Didi Benami (10 th place)will be performing. The Idols will be in Cincinnati,Ohio on September 3, at theRiverbend Music Center,and in Indianapolis, Indianaon September 4, at theConseco Fieldhouse.THE BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOWThe Bamboozle Road Show is coming to a town nearyou! It will be featuring All Time Low, Boys Like Girls,LMFAO, Third Eye Blind, Good Charlotte, Hanson,Forever the Slickest Kids, Great Big Planes, MercyMercedes, The ReadySet, Simple Plan, StereoSkyline, Verdera, and VitaChambers on June 19, inCincinnati, Ohio at thePNC Pavilion at RiverbendMusic Center.THE A-TEAMThe A-Team is an upcoming film based on thetelevision series. The series is about soldiers who arethe on run from the military because they have beenbranded war criminals, though they have committedno crimes. Set in Vietnam, thenshifting to the Middle East, thefilm will be released on June 11,<strong>2010</strong>. Some of its stars include:Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper,Quinton Jackson, Sharlto Copley,Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson, andBrian Bloom.J une 29: Maps and Atlases –“Perch Patchwork”After spending much of last year writing, Chicago’sprogressive math-rock group Maps and Atlases isready to release their debut to Barsuk Records onJune 29 entitled Perch Patchwork. While being lessexperimental than their previous EPs, Perch Patchworkbrings a mainstream tweak to this band’s indie/folk/pop sound. Sound interesting? This music is bound tobe something exciting and new;just listen to their songs online onone of the many streaming sitesavailable.THE GLAM NATION TOURAmerican Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambertis touring the U.S and Canada during summer <strong>2010</strong>.Lambert’s tour The Glam Nation Tour is his first, andwill be with fellow musician Orianthni. The pair willbe in Hammond, Indianaon June 17 and 18 at theHorseshoe Casino. Ticketsrange from $59-$69 and areon sale now.New ReleasesThe Prince of Persia: Sands ofTimeRated: PG-13The Prince of Persia: The Sands ofTime is based off the 2003 videogame. The film stars Jake Gyllnhaal,Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley,and Alfred Molina. Dastan(Gyllenhaal) has grown up on thestreets during the Persian Empirein the sixteen century. Aftershowing much bravery in battle,the king adopts Dastan as his heir,so the king’s two sons will not fightfor the throne. The Prince of Persia:Sands of Time will hit theaters <strong>May</strong>28.MacGruberRated: RMacGruber has been dubbedthe best Saturday Night Live filmsince Austin Powers. MacGruberis the story of the special op agentMacGruber (Will Forte) and hiscrew on their mission to stopDieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer)from using stolen nuclear weaponsfor devastating effects. If you wantto get something done, you callMacGruber. The fights may getdirty, the scenes may get messy, butthe job will be finished. See whathappens in theaters now.You Tube VIDEO of theISSUEvideo by Gomerwerle(www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgYFsFFgyb0)<strong>Richmond</strong> High School Junior Chris Nellomsseeks his blonde beauty in Junior Neal Werle’sshort production of “Rapunzel”.Billboard Charts1.2.3.4.5.OMG - UsherFeat. will.i.amCaliforniaGurls - KatyPerry Feat.Snoop DoggAirplanes-B.o.B Feat.HayleyWilliamsNothin’ OnYou- B.o.BBreak YourHeart- TaioCruz6.7.8.9.10.Not Afraid -EninmenYour Love is MyDrug - Ke$haAlejandro- LadyGagaRude Boy-RihannaHey, Soul Sister-Train


InFocusA valedictorian is the student with the highest academic rank in a class.http://www.answers.com/topic/valedictorianA graduation speech is a speech delivered by an academic graduate at acommencement ceremony in front of the class of graduates and the ceremonyattendants.http://www.speech-guru.com/graduation_speech.php• Section A, Page 4<strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong>•<strong>2010</strong>al edictor ia n sNaman AgrawalHillary Greeson Cory Powers Kurtis WeslerWhat does being a valedictorian mean to you?It’s the recognition of my hard work.What did it take for you to maintain your 4.0?Doing homework andstudying.Can you look back andclaim that what it tookwas worth it?Yes, it didn’t require asmuch extra effort as peoplethink.What was thebiggest challengeyou had toovercome in orderto not lose your4.0?Mrs. Polk-Meek.Did anyone,in particular,contributeto your beingvaledictorian?My father.Were you involvedin extra curricularactivities? If so, whatones?Yes; varsity tennis andvarsity golf.How did you learn tojuggle homework withother aspects of yourlife?I didn’t really learn. Youjust have to have somelate nights sometimes.Was becoming avaledictorian a longtimegoal of yours?No.Do you have any advice for others wishing to bea valedictorian?Do the homework, study, and be willing to workhard and the grades will come easy.Is there anything you want to tell yourfellow classmates about your high schoolaccomplishments? Or high school in general?High school goes by quick, so make the most of it.What does being a valedictorian mean to you?Being a valedictorian is an honor for me. Earningthis position reflects all that I have accomplishedthese past four years.What did it take for you to maintain your 4.0?It took hard work, dedication, and prioritizing tomaintain my 4.0.What was the biggest challenge you had toovercome in order to not lose your 4.0?Learning to prioritize between schoolwork, extracurricular, and free time. It can be hard to balancethese things, but very important.Did anyone, in particular, contribute to yourbeing valedictorian?Yes, all of my teachers. They allowed me to set highexpectations and challenge myself.Were you involved in extracurricular activities? If so, whatones?Yes; devilettes, dance competitionteam, dance classes at the NextStep, Religious EducationClasses, and my church’syouth group.How did you learn tojuggle homework withother aspects of your life?Through prioritizing, I wasable to learn to see whatwas most important andwhat needed to be donefirst.Was becoming avaledictorian a long-timegoal of yours?Yes, but not really ‘til aftermy freshman year.Do you have any advicefor others wishing to be avaledictorian?If you have this goal, work hardand remain dedicated to yourschoolwork. I have found thatfrom these qualities, you are ableto accomplish whatever it is youwish to.Is there anything you want to tellyour fellow classmates about yourhigh school accomplishments? Orhigh school in general?Make sure to enjoy your time inhigh school. It ends up going by sofast, so while you are here, pursue a balanced lifeby staying on top of your schoolwork and beinginvolved in extra curricular activities.Graduation Speakers<strong>2010</strong>What does being a valedictorian mean to you?It is an accomplishment that I can be proud of.What did it take for you tomaintain your 4.0?I had to make sure that I gotmy work done.Can you look back andclaim that what it took wasworth it?It was worth the little bitof extra effort.What was the biggestchallenge you had toovercome in order tonot lose your 4.0?Honors Pre-Calc waspretty challenging.Did anyone, inparticular, contributeto your beingvaledictorian?It’s difficult to pick out oneparticular person. Therehave been many people whohelped me along the way.Were you involved in extracurricular activities? If so,what ones?I was a junior volunteerReid. I also take pictures forthe Register.How did you learn tojuggle homework withother aspects of your life?The homework wasn’t toobad. I just had to come upwith a system that worked forme.Was becoming a valedictorian a long-time goalof yours?Not really. It kind of just happened. Beingvaledictorian didn’t become a goal of mine untiljunior year.Do you have any advice for others wishing to bea valedictorian?Do your work, pay attention, basically all of thegeneric things that you have been hearing foryears.Is there anything you want to tell yourfellow classmates about your high schoolaccomplishments? Or high school in general?The work might seem overwhelming, but don’tstress out.atWhat does being a valedictorian mean to you?It displays hard work.What did it take for you to maintain your 4.0?Time management skills.Can you look back and claim that what it tookwas worth it?Yeah, it’s very attainable if you apply yourself.What was the biggest challenge you had toovercome in order to not lose your 4.0?Reading 1000+ pages of APUSH when I didn’tenjoy what I was reading.Did anyone, in particular,contribute to your beingvaledictorian?My sister helped motivate me.Were you involved in extracurricular activities? If so,what ones?Yes—swimming, tennis,Young Life, drum line,choir, etc.How did you learn tojuggle homework withother aspects of your life?I quit sleeping duringweekdays.Was becoming avaledictorian a long-timegoal of yours?Not really, I just wanted to getgood grades.Do you have any advicefor others wishing to be avaledictorian?Don’t be a bum and get toknow your teachers.Is there anything you wantto tell your fellow classmatesabout your high schoolaccomplishments? Or highschool in general?It goes by faster than youthink, don’t waste thisopportunity.Catherine Ahaus Sydney Bell Joslyn WhiteWhat inspired you to be a graduation speaker?I really enjoyed some of the speeches in the past and I hope futuregraduation speakers will be inspired by my speech.How did you come up with the topic of yourspeech?I talk about all the stuff our class hasexperienced… good and bad.What is the title and angle of yourspeech?Title is still a work in progress… I didn’twant it to be a “stereotypical” gradspeech.To you, what is the mostmeaningful part of speaking?I hope everyone can find a part ofmy speech that applies to them.How much time did you spendwriting your speech?About 3 hours… One day ingovernment and a trip to Indy and back.Do you feel like you’re ready?Yeah! Public speaking doesn’t stress meout that much.Is there any specific person thatmotivated you to speak? Orinfluenced your speech?My mom did. She was a graduationspeaker and was glad she did it. So Ithought I’d give it a try.Do you have a favorite quote? If so, didyou include it in your speech?Yes, and no, I didn’t… talk about Ke$ha,though, and I like her songs…Has being a graduation speakeralways been a dream of yours?Not really. I always thought it was coolbut didn’t think my speech would ever be goodenough.Is there anything you want to share with your fellow classmatesabout your high school accomplishments, or about high schoolin general, that is not in your speech?It’s been real… but seriously we’ve done a lot together in the past 12years… good luck to everyone next year!What inspired you to be a graduation speaker?I wanted to have a role in graduation.How did you come up with the topic of your speech?I spoke at the Graduate Together assembly our freshman year, so Ibased it off that.What is the title and angle of your speech?Finally Graduating Together. [It’s about how] four years ago wemade the promise to graduate together and how we’re finally at thatpoint.To you, what is the most meaningful part ofspeaking?I get to speak at something so important that wewill always remember.How much time did you spend writing yourspeech?A few days.Do you feel like you’re ready?I’m a little nervous but I feel prettyprepared.Is there any specific person thatmotivated you to speak? Or influencedyour speech?My mom encouraged me to try out.Do you have a favorite quote? If so, didyou include it in your speech?No.Has being a graduation speaker alwaysbeen a dream of yours?It wasn’t a dream but it has been something Iwanted to do.Is there anything you want to share with yourfellow classmates about your high schoolaccomplishments, or about high school ingeneral, that is not in your speech?Let’s stop worrying about the little things and enjoythese last few days.What inspired you to be a graduation speaker?I have always loved to do public speaking engagements and whatbetter opportunity to speak than at my own graduation?How did you come up with the topic of your speech?I was sitting on the couch feeling extremely tired(lazy) and had just finished a conversation with [my]parents about senioritis.What is the title and angle of your speech?IT’S A SURPRISE!To you, what is the most meaningful part ofspeaking?The most meaningful part is knowinghow far I’ve come since freshman yearand how I STILL managed to bounceback and be successful.How much time did you spendwriting your speech?About two days.Do you feel like you’re ready?Yes.Is there any specific person that motivatedyou to speak? Or influenced your speech?No one person in particular. But there weremany people who encouraged me to do it.Do you have a favorite quote? If so, did youinclude it in your speech?Yes I do. But I didn’t put it in my speech because itdidn’t fit the topic.Has being a graduation speaker always been adream of yours?Not since birth or whatever, but for a coupleof years now.Is there anything you want to share withyour fellow classmates about your highschool accomplishments, or about highschool in general, that is not in your speech?There’s no point in worrying about the little thingslike “She had on the same shirt as me!” Or “He runs his mouth toomuch!” Or even who are friends and who aren’t because chances are,you’ll never see them again. Stop letting the pettiness consume yourtime because you will soon see that there are way more importantthings to worry about.


InFocus• <strong>May</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2010</strong>Section A, Page 5 •Skills for life2.3.Lifeskills classes provideunique opportunitiesfor Life Skills studentsCoffee Shop:Life Skills students involved in vocational and independent livingclasses operated a coffee shop within RHS during the last half of <strong>May</strong>.With the help of Rummels and McDugle, the coffee shop openedin mid <strong>May</strong>, selling items from Starbucks, Square Donuts, andMcDonalds.RHS students could visit either before school or during periodsone and two.According to Rummels, the coffee shop was intended to give LifeSkills students experience with handling money and communicatingwith customers.“Our kids typically wind up in maintenance jobs,” Rummels said inregards to the Life Skills students who she works with on daily basis.“It takes a lot of practice to learn correct money skills,” McDugleadded.According to Rummels, within merely six days of operation, thecoffee shop had made “a mammoth difference.”Megan Lyons Track and Field Day:Rachel Ulrich[page editor]The second annual Megan Lyons Track and Field Day washeld on Monday, <strong>May</strong> 24, <strong>2010</strong> at the RHS track.Life Skills students from <strong>Richmond</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> wereinvited to participate in a day of track events and field day games.Exceptional Education teacher Jane Rummel described theday as a mixture between a track event and a carnival. Activitiesranged from a parade and face painting to a newly designedobstacle course.“Our goal was to give all the Life Skills students in the district achance to come together as a community,” Exceptional Educationteacher Jama Crowe said.Other RHS students joined in on the event, either helping torun the day’s activities, participating in the festivities, or cheeringfor Life Skills students competing.“I was extremely impressed with the student body. We reallycould not have done it without them,” Crowe said.In addition to featuring fun games and competitions, the1.Megan Lyons Track and Field Day was intended to rememberthe life of Life Skills student Megan Lyons, who passed away onJanuary 10, 2009.“She loved track and always participated in the specialOlympics,” Crowe said.Participants in the event could write a letter to Lyons oranother person who had passed away. Letters were attached toballoons, which were then released together.T-shirts for the day were also sold. Proceeds will go to thescholarship fund for students pursuing a career in ExceptionalEducation.1. RHS lifeskills students Brandy Bunger, Nicky Sheets, and Ashley Cook display theirbanner while they walk the track.2. Jake Hollingsworth participates in one of the many games offered on Megan LyonsTrack and Field Day.3. Cameron Carter enjoys himself at Megan Lyons Track and Field Day.4. Joe Batchick, James Black, and Elijah Sanders wait their turn to walk the track.5. Kelsey Stanley and Natalia <strong>May</strong>sonet make change at the coffee shop.Photos by Corey Clark, Cory Powers, and Jessica Melendez.4.5.Bookstore:The RHS bookstore provides Life Skills students with anotheropportunity to manage money and communicate with other students.Life Skills students taking vocational and independent livingclasses at RHS operate the bookstore.Rummel expressed the importance of providing Life Skillsstudents opportunities to improve their communications skills.“It’s really difficult for [many Life Skills] students to learnappropriate things to say to strangers,” Rummels said.The bookstore opens during all three lunches in the cafeteria.Items sold include T-shirts, hoodies, school supplies, gum, andother merchandise.


Lifestyles• Section A, Page 6<strong>May</strong>27, <strong>2010</strong> •Seniors make plans for after high schoolMariah Abner - Ivy TechNaman Agrawal - Indiana UniversityCatherine Ahaus - Ohio State UniversityArianna Allen - CollegeSharay AllenMiguel Arteaga - Indiana University EastSarah Ashcraft - UndecidedTrevor AtkinsKaitlyn Atwell - Ball State UniversityTyler Atwell - ArmyBrennyn Bailey - Franklin CollegeAlyssa Baker - UndecidedKelci Baker - Ball State UniversityKendra Baldwin - University of Southern IndianaKristofer Baldwin - Air ForceAlyssa Ballard - Harding UniversityBrittany Barrett - Indiana University EastAlyse Bartlemay - Indiana UniversityChandler Bateman - Ball State UniversityAusten Baumgartner - Indiana State UniversityJessica Beach - UndecidedWesley Beeler - Indiana University EastSydney Bell - American UniversityMiranda Bertsch - Purdue UniversityCaleb Biser - Indiana University EastDavid Black - Indiana UniversityEssence Black - CollegeJames Black - WorkMichael Blue - Purdue UniversityBradley Bolser - USMCCamden Bragg - Barber SchoolCorrey Bragg - Ivy TechJames Brand - Purdue UniversityEllyn Braun - Indiana UniversityMatthew Bridgeforth - Indiana StateSarah Bumbalough - UndecidedBrandy Bunger - WorkDanielle Bunger - Art Institute of IndianapolisSydney Burden - Indiana UniversityLorraine Burwell - IUPUIBrittney Bussen - UndecidedKristina Byrd - Ivy TechSandra Calderon - Ball State UniversityBrittney Carlin - Ivy TechSavana Carter - IUPUITanieka Carter - Ivy TechLinda CastilloDraake’ Cates - Ivy TechLauran Caudill - Indiana University EastCandice ChasteenDanny Collins - UndecidedMariah Collins - Ancilla CollegeAdam Cook - WorkAshley Cook - UndecidedDerek Cook - ArmyGabriel Cook - Purdue UniversityMorgan Cook - University of Southern IndianaLeo Cordova - Indiana State UniversityAshley Cox - Indiana University EastJeremy CrailRyan CrailCarrie CrawfordHannah Creech - CollegeBradley Crockett - Indiana UniversityJonathan Crouch - Ivy TechShawna Crouch - Ivy TechRodney Crutcher - CollegeTravis CumminsWilliam Cummins - Indiana University EastZachery Cummins - Indiana University EastHannah Dalbey - Indiana University EastJordan Darrah - Indiana University EastBrooke Dean - Ivy TechKatemia Deloney - International CollegeAlexander Delucio - CollegeDevan DickersonDylan Doner - Indiana University EastBrikayla Douglas - Indiana University EastJeremiah Dunckel - Anderson UniversitySara Dunn - Indiana University EastLogan Durham - Purdue UniversityEric Eldridge - Indiana University EastOlivia Engle - Earlham CollegeJoshua Erdosy - IUPUINigel Espinal - Indiana University EastLacey Eubanks - Ivy TechJames Eversole - Ivy TechMichael Ewbank - Ivy TechAlaycia Farris - Ivy TechMegan Felty - Ball State UniversityFrank Ferreira - Earlham CollegeNina Filippini - NavyJoshua FlesherJordyn Forrester - DDICAndrew Foster - Indiana University EastBryn-Ellyn Frazer - IUPUIJennifer Fullerton -Heather Gabbard - Indiana University EastJames Gardner - Ivy TechCassandra Gates - Ivy TechBrenton George - 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“ ”LifestylesI am not afraid of tomorrow, for I haveseen yesterday, and I love today.-William Allen White, senior class motto<strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong>Seniors with a stor y• Section A, Page 7•featuring seniors who have overcome obstacles and are looking towards the futureJoshua YoungAppreciate your parentsdo not be afraid of who you areQ:ATell us about your obstacles in life.: I lost my mother at a young age. I found her dead and hadto hold her lifeless body in my arms at age 11. I have beenin financial struggle my entire life. My brother and I driftedapart and he is no longer in my life, but I realize my story is notunique. It is just another sad, tragic story. My story is worse thanmost, but not as bad as some. Remember, Jesus Christ had it theworst of all.Q:AHow have your obstacles made you a better person?: Losing my mother so young forced me to grow up andmature before I was ready. I had to learn life’s harder lessonsat an early age, but I am better for it. I learned how to deal withloss and how to accept change. I also learned how life is not fair,but only you can determine your own happiness. My strugglescaused me to seek peace and serenity and I found it in JesusChrist. He changed my life when He changed me. I am my ownperson who is not afraid to stand up for what I believe in. I am not afraid to stand alone or say “no”to the “popular” thing. Above all, I am saved!Q:AWhat advice do you have for younger students?: I advise you to never forget the lessons you have been taught. Also, do not take your parentsfor granted. I have noticed the way young students treat their parents and I am appalled. Theyneed to realize what they still have and stop complaining about what they do not have. Finally, donot be afraid to be who you really are. Be comfortable with yourself and stand firm on your beliefsand do not just follow the crowd. Remember, you make the best you, but the worst someone else.Q:AWhere do you plan on attending college?: I have been accepted to LSU (Louisiana State University) and I plan to attend next year. I amthe first person in my family to go to college and I am attending my dream college. LSU hasalways been one of my top three colleges of all time; now I am living the dream.Q:AWhat has been your high school accomplishments?: I finally obtained perfect attendance in my senior year. I also played football all four years. Theaccomplishment I am most proud of is getting into the college of my dreams when everyonesaid I would never do it. My favorite achievement, however, is that I came to know Christ myjunior year. That accomplishment literally changed my life.Jama JonesQ:ATell us about everything you have gone through?: I began sophomore year a week late and on crutches. On July 7,2007 I was burned in a grease fire at my home. I was sent homefrom Reid Hospital, but in two days the burns became infected and mykidneys started to fail. We called my family doctor who immediatelyhad me sent to Riley Children’s Hospital. I had a lengthy, two-weekstay in the burn unit ending in three surgeries and 32% of my body inskin grafts. I couldn’t walk for almost two months. Over the first yearI had to miss large amounts of school caused by infections and yetanother surgery. I started my junior year with my right arm in a sling.By October of my senior year I was scheduled for hopefully my lastsurgery. A week before it I found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy hasbeen difficult but totally worth it when I get to hold Taylin Mae. I havehad three false labors, am currently on bed rest until she arrives (let’shope after graduation and not during!). High school has had its ups anddowns but I am proud to say I will be at graduation to celebrate with allmy peers.Q: Why did you end up at the Find Center and what was the most difficult thing about changingtoAgo there?: The beginning of my pregnancy was really rough. I was sick all the time, I was finding itimpossible to sleep, and I was extremely emotional. The Find Center got down to brass tacksabout what I needed class wise and allowed me freedom to work at my own pace. Leaving my friendswas the worst, but in the end I had to relieve as much stress as I could for my baby’s sake. My closefriends I still talk to.Q:AWhat was the most rewarding part of high school, with everything that you went through?: Living to tell my story. Graduating will be one of my biggest accomplishments; my daughter isanother.Gabe CookFire does not destroyyoung mother-to-beCount your blessingsand try your best in everything you doQ: Tell us about your life and what obstacles you have had andAhow you have overcome them.: My cheerful, loving, tolerant, trusting 9-year old brother hasDown Syndrome and my beloved, everything-you-could-hopefor-in-a-fatherdied when I was 13, six days before my birthday.However, these obstacles are mild considering the overabundance ofblessing in my life.Megan Rig gsMother of twowithout a mother of her ownQ: What have been your obstacles in life and how have youovercomeAthem?: Well I have had a lot of hard times and good ones, butmy biggest [obstacle] was losing my mom from cancer myfreshman year. I just really turned to my son and friends forcomfort and one in mind was Rene Rice. They helped me andpulled me through.Q: What do you see as your biggest accomplishments andwhatAwas it like achieving them?: I think it would be being a teenage mother of two, reallytaking care of them on my own with their father, as well asgraduating. It’s been amazing just knowing I have been throughso much these four years and have still come out on top.Q:AWhat has been your biggest achievement in high school?: That I get to graduate with my class.Q:AHow did you manage to be a mother and stay in school?: Well it was hard but I had a lot of help from RHS teachers and staff.Q: What are your plans for college?A: I plan to go to college in August, at IU East, and study to be a nursing assistant.Q:AWhat advice do you give to younger students?: To live their lives and not try to grow up too fast and to have fun being a teenager. It mightseem impossible to make it, but as long as you keep your heads up you can make it throughanything.Q:AWhat things have you been involved in?: Track, cross-country, English Academic team, ScienceAcademic team, church softball, church volleyball, VacationBible School teacher, Boy Scouts (Eagle for 2 years), andChangapalooza as far as my high school career goes.Q:AWhat are your goals in life?: I plan to reapply to the Naval Academy for the class of 2015since I was advised to do so. Otherwise, I will make my engineering career throughPurdue. But my ultimate goal is to follow God’s plan for my life, whether it be an engineerhere or for a tailor in Siberia.Q: What is something that you want other people to realize about the special needsAcommunity?: While many people seek to be unique, it would appear that those with special needswould prefer the opposite. Having friends and hanging out and doing normal thingsgives those with special needs enjoyment and importance. Additionally, they seem toconstantly surprise me by being ever more capable than I had imagined. People should learnto delve beyond respect and understanding of special needs into loving friendships.Q: How have you been changed by everything you have experienced?A: I tend to believe and hope that through the things I have experienced, I have become morelike my father. After all, my experience with him has been the biggest influence of my life. Ifeel that the more I grow, I come to realize my own inabilities, faults, and powerlessness, andtherefore more and more often turn to the One, that all-powerful and all-knowing and whohas chosen me to be a representative of His perfect will.Q:AWhat was it like to be on State Championship English Academic team?: Well, we already knew we were the best in the world, so becoming state champions didnot come as much of a surprise. However, it felt great knowing we had been a positiverepresentative of <strong>Richmond</strong> and of the tireless efforts of Mr. Cobine and Mr. Haggenjos.Q: What do you see as your biggest accomplishments and what was it like achievingthem?A: Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, receiving a 5 on the AP chemistry test, and receivinga nomination for the Naval Academy by Senator Lugar, because I feel that these bestdemonstrate my capabilities and the capabilities of those that have spent the time to turn meinto who I am today.Lucinda SchroyHelping those in need byworking towards her goalQ: Where are you going toattend college?A: I plan on attending collegeat Ivy Tech to finish mynursing career.Q: What has been yourbiggest high schoolaccomplishment?A: Passing all my classes andgetting all my credits.Q: What are your goals after high school?A: Getting my RN degree and getting a good job.Q: Tell us about the C.N.A. program that youare in.A: Well, you have to go through medicalterminology and go through clinicals with theresidents to get ready.Q: Where do you work?A: I work at Ambassador Health Care facility asa C.N.A.Q: What is the best thing about your job?A: I love working with the residents. It is so muchfun getting to know them.Miranda BertschCreator of the RHS scrapbookQ: What is the RHSScrapbook?A: The RHS Scrapbook is acollection of newspaper articlesfrom the Palladium-Item thatinvolve <strong>Richmond</strong> High <strong>Schools</strong>tudents, alumni, or staff.Q: How long did it take tocreate?A: The scrapbook is a year-long process because weadd articles to it as they come throughout the year.Q: What is in it?A: The scrapbook contains articles about RHSachievements, news, events, extra-curricularactivities, alumni and staff, and athletics.Q: Were you chosen to create the scrapbook? Ifso, how?A: Mrs. Crist handpicked me. She saw myastonishing potential and crafted me into the scrapbooker I am today.<strong>Richmond</strong>.Mariah CollinsShooting towards the futurehelping in the presentQ: What is your basketballposition?A: Shooting guard.Q: Where are you attendingcollege?A: Ancilla. It is located inPlymouth, Indiana whichis three hours away fromQ: What do you do at your job at the Boy’s andGirl’s Club?A: I work down in the gym and run games for thechildren. When I am not running a game I am justwatching and making sure the children are doingthe right thing. Sometimes I will get put upstairs inthe junior games’ room and have to keep a watchon the younger kids.Kayla GrimesTrying for her dream of being anIndianapolis Colts CheerleaderQ: How did trying outfor the Indianapois ColtsCheerleading team go?A: Tryouts went really well.I made it further throughauditions than I ever thoughtI would. It was so much funeven though I did not makethe team. I enjoyed makingnew friends and learningchoreography.Q: Are you going to try out for the team againnext year?A: Yeah, I plan to tryout again next year. Thejudges gave me a lot of positive feedback, and alsogave me things to improve on. Hopefully, I canstay in shape and keep dancing in college. I amreally excited for next year.Q: What advice do you give to youngerstudents?A: I would tell younger students to not be afraidto try new things. I was really nervous going intoauditions, but I am definitely glad I tried out.It was so much fun, and I will never forget thisexperience.


Feature• Section A, Page 11 <strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong> •Construction ClassesMaking a DifferenceChandler Bateman[guest writer]Sometimes, it is more thanjust a class. Each morning theboys in Brad Walton’s BuildingTrades class head over toSouth 7th street to work on therenovation of an actual home.This is the home of sixteenyear-oldWhitney Jennings andher family.Due to astroke in herspinal cord aswell as otherhealth issues,W h i t n e yexp e r i e n ce sa lot ofsuffering, andis not ableto attend high school.The renovation ofWhitney’s home was to makeit a larger, more accessibleplace for her and her family.Originally, however, the boysin Walton’s class were onlyassisting the contractor in hiswork, but due to an unfortunateand conflicting issue with thecontractor, the job was set back agood amount, and the house wasnot worked on for a few weeks.“It feels really nice to helpout a girl that should be in highschool with us, but can’t becauseof an unfortunate event,” seniorAusten Baumgartner said.After finding out thatthe contractor was unableto continue, Walton’s classdecided to continue the job.“I not only did the constructionclasses decide to continue theproject, butthey also haveworked freeof charge. Theclass has donethe majorityof theremo delingin thehouse, andcontinue towork every morning.“Anytime you can improvesomeone else’s way of lifethrough your own actions,you know you are doing theright thing.” Walton said.“It’s been really nice to seeI feel bad that Whitney can’tbe here with us, so doing whatI can to help and making herhouse more accessible to herand her family make me feelgreat,” senior Nathan Thrasher said.the kids embrace the projectknowing someone their ownage should be walking thehalls with them.” Walton said.Pictured right: Seniors Keith Voiles, John Byrd, NathanThrasher, Casey Jones, Brad WaltonBenefiting from kindness: Whitney JenningsChandler Bateman[guest writer]Whitney Jennings is just likeany other teenager: she enjoysher family and friends. However,she is suffering more than most.Her physical healthissues have prohibited herfrom living a normal life.Due to a stroke in her spinalcord about three years ago, sheis now suffering from chronic toacute respiratory distress and isalso a quadriplegic, a conditioncalled “Autonomie Dysreflexice.”Her neurological signals are forthe large part non-responsive anddo not send signals to the rest ofher body correctly. Also, due tolong term Diabetes, the effectsof her health issues effect hermore severely. According to herfamily, Whitney’s kidney is aboutfour times the size of a normalhuman kidney. Therefore, she ismore vulnerable to kidney failure.Due to her illness, she can notgo to school, or do other thingsthat a normal teenager can do. Therenovation of her home has givenher and her family much joy, but alsogiven the RHS construction classesexperience, and a reminder of theimportance of life’s gifts, and theappreciation of Whitney’s family.Whitney’s mother Marshaalso stated that they are alwayslooking for high school girls tovisit or just hang out. AlthoughWhitney’s condition is debilitating,she wishes she could be right herewith us walking the halls of RHS.Interested in VocationalBuilding Construction class?Construction students often begin with a foundationsclass during freshman year, though this is negotiable ifyou are already a sophomore or above. The introductoryclass will be offered all three trimesters next year.The advanced class will be offered 4th and 5thperiods throughout the year. Students in the advancedclass usually work on site, as opposed to in the school.They have done projects for Habitat for Humanity andalso helped in the demolition of the RHS basement,saving the school several thousand dollars.The intro class also builds objects such as woodenchairs and sheds, which they sell to raise more moneyfor the program.To get involved, just talk to your counselor.


Feature<strong>May</strong> 27, <strong>2010</strong>• Section A, Page 9 •Many ofLands AdventureLocalKings IslandCedar PointDid You Know? Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure currently holds therecord for fastest speed, reaching 128 miles per hour. Kingda Ka also takes the top prize forheight, reaching 456 feet and takes the top spot for the largest drop of any roller coaster, 418feet from the top of the largest drop to the bottom.Holiday Worldhttp://themeparks.lovetoknow.com/Roller_Coaster_FactsSix FlagsWhere: Mason, OhioCost: $33.99 one dayWhat’s there:Boomerang Bay Waterpark12 thrill rides18 rides in Planet Snoopy15 family rides7 shows31 places to eatNick O’Maley[reporter]The weather is getting warmer and the amusement parksare opening up. These summer adventures present thrilling andunique experiences to those who visit.Amusement parks may have cutting edge technologyfueling their design process, but they were not always this way.Amusement parks have been around for centuries. The world’soldest theme park is Bakken, running in Denmark since 1583.Bakken is the second most popular attraction in Denmark. Itoriginally drew large crowds because it is in very close proximityto a spring with fresh water. Due to water impurities during thattime, many believed that the spring water had healing properties.Amusement parks started out as traveling fairs or carnivals, andtrolley parks.Trolley parks where once picnic and recreation areas at theend of trolley lines. Trolley parks evolved into fairs, and workedas direct precursors to the present day amusement parks. Someof the popular trolley parks were Atlanta’s Ponce de Leon, andReading’s Carsonia Park.In the late 19 th century, amusement parks took off in America.Trolley parks began to introduce rides like the Carousel, GiantWhere: Sanddusky, OhioCost: $45.99 one dayWhat’s there:17 roller coasters15 thrill rides19 kid rides21 family rides3 water rides10 shows14 places to eatWhere: Santa Clause, IndianaCost: $41.95 one dayWhat’s there:4 roller coasters16 family rides12 kid rides17 water rides8 shows18 places to eatSwings, and Shoot-the-Chutes.One of the most prominent trolley parks that developed intoan amusement park was Coney Island. Located in New York,this park was the largest in America between 1880 and WWII. Itattracted several million people per year. It was divided into threesmaller parks: Luna Park, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park.Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park was the first amusement parkto use the pay-one-price format that most people are familiar withtoday.Previously, amusement parks would have a fee for each ride.This had advantages and disadvantages. Customers riding manyrides would have to pay much more money over the course ofthe day than one who did not like rides. That turned away somecustomers.The advantage of this system was that you only paid for whatyou experienced. If you did not like to ride the attractions youwould pay much less than a friend who enjoys riding many rides.George Tilyou introduced the pay-one-price format. Tilyoucharged the flat rate of 25 cents to gain admission for the day.Roller coasters have also played a huge role in the rise inWhere: Chicago, IllionisCost: $34.99 one dayWhat’s there:14 thrill rides25 family rides12 kid rides7 shows33 places to eatAmusement parks then and now: progressing every dayTop 5 CoastersGoliathMillennium ForceKingda KaSix FlagsBuilt in 2000Made of SteelHeight: 234 ftDrop: 255 ftTop Speed: 85 mphRide Time: 3 minutesCedar PointBuilt in 2000Made of SteelHeight: 310 ftDrop: 300 ftTop Speed: 93 mphRide Time: 2 minutesSix FlagsBuilt in 2005Made of SteelHeight: 456 ftDrop: 270 ftTop Speed: 128 mphRide Time: 59 secondspopularity of amusement parks.LaMarcus Adna Thompson was the first person to patent rollercoasters on January 20, 1885.In their most basic form, roller coasters are nothing more thena specialized railroad system organized into a loop.Since their invention, they have been pushing the limits. Lessthan one hundred years after the wooden roller coaster wasinvented, roller coaster designers had transferred to steel. Steel isa much more stable and customizable building material. By 1964,a roller coaster broke the three-digit mark for height, and in 1989,Cedar Point’s Magnum XL-200 broke the 200-digit mark.Finally in 2005, the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventureopened and it is the tallest coaster today at 456 feet tall, and with atop speed of 128 miles per hour, it is also the fastest.Throughout history amusement parks have evolved, andtoday they are still advancing. Every year amusement parks aredesigning and building new attractions for visitors. With summerapproaching fast, it is a prime time to begin planning visits to yourfavorite amusement park.Kings Island is still going strongSarah Chance[reporter]Kings Island opened its gates on April 29, 1972 inMason, Ohio. Kings Island owns 775 acres, but only 364acres are currently being used. The theme park was ownedby Paramount’s Parks chain but it was purchased by CedarFair Entertainment Co. (Cedar Point) on June 30, 2006, forapproximately $1.24 billon.There are many original attractions still standing andgoing strong today. The Eiffel Tower is a the centerpiece ofKings Island. The Eiffel Tower is one third scale replica ofthe real Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Another very popularattraction is The Racer, a wooden roller coaster that hastwo different tracks, so that the two can race side-byside.The Racer was designed by John C. Allen in 1975. In1982, the trains on the right side of The Racer were turnedbackwards, making it the first coaster to do so. Although itwas only intended to be turned backwards for one season,it remained that way for 25 years due to how popular it was.Finally, in 2008, the backwards Racer was put back to itsoriginal forward facing position.Kings Island served as a replacement for Coney Island.Coney Island had a lot of bad flooding and closed theirgates after the season of 1971, but has reopened on asmaller scale than it was. Many of the rides from ConeyIsland were moved to Kings Island. The Partridge Familyand The Brady Bunch filmed at Kings Island, although inthe episodes they do not call it by the actual name: they callit, “a new park outside Cincinnati.”The Beast broke many world records in 1979 for beingthe tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in the world. In1987, the Vortex set a new record with six inversions.Boomerang Bay was introduced to the world in 1997.The original title was Water Works, and then was changedto Crocodile Dundee’s Boomerang Bay, and then in 2007Paramount’s dropped the Crocodile Dundee’s. Some of thenewest attractions at Kings Island are Firehawk (openedin 2007) and Diamondback (opened in 2009). In <strong>2010</strong>,Nickelodeon Universe kids area was replaced with PlanetSnoopy.Since Cedar Point is now the new owner of Kings Island,many of the attractions names have been changed; FaceOff is now Invertigo, Italian Stunt Job is now Backlot StuntCoaster, Tomb Raider is now The Crypt, Drop Zone is nowDrop Tower, and Top Gun is now Flight Deck.Many other things were added under Cedar Fairmanagement such as adding more trashcans, and theaddition of safety belts to several coasters and rides in thepark.The new slogan is “Kings Island, The Fun and Only!”Make sure to go to Kings Island whenever you get thatchance. With operating seasons April through November,there is plenty of time to get there.Superman: The EscapeMean StreakSix FlagsBuilt in 1997Made of SteelHeight: 415 ftDrop: 300 ftTop Speed: 100 mphRide Time: 30 secondsCedar PointBuilt in 1991Made of WoodHeight: 161 ftDrop: 155 ftTop Speed: 65 mphRide Time: 3 minutesHow many times a year do yougo to Kings Island?4-56-78-up10%10%2-310%30%40%0-1Survey of 50 RHS srudentsHoliday WorldWhich amusement park do youprefer?Six Flags25%10%25%Cedar Point40%Kings IslandSurvey of 50 RHS srudents

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