REGENT REVIEW-- MAY 2018

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FEATURE Baller of the Month: Lissy Kettleson By Lillian Knetter pealing. Lissy’s favorite thing about participating in West athletics is the community. Without hesitation, she says “the girls I play with” and “the atmosphere around it” give competitive sports meaning. This spring, Lissy is excited to see When junior Lissy Kettleson steps on the soccer field, she feels most like herself. Lissy represents West High with pride in two varsity programs: basketball and soccer. After proving her talents on junior varsity teams her freshman year, Lissy was promoted to the varsity level in both sports for her sophomore year. As a guard on the court and a goalie on the pitch, Lissy plays a leadership role on both teams. To build confidence, Lissy stresses the importance of “a good warmup” but also finds comfort in her years of experience playing her sports. Lissy says she has played basketball since eighth grade and soccer since age five. However, fellow basketball teammate Kaitlin Manke claims Lissy “has been a baller since straight outta the womb.” After high school, Lissy hopes to continue pursuing her passion for sports. Although she has received offers to play soccer at some smaller schools, Lissy’s first choice is to attend the University of Wisconsin- Madison and participate in athletics at the recreational level. Although the UW may be “too close to home” for Lissy, the in-state tuition and Business School are apthe soccer team “change how we play” to get “the results we want” over the course of the season. With a strong roster, Lissy says “the whole environment this year is super good.” She emphasized that part of this strength comes from the “amazing seniors, who are the most Lissy makes a save! encouraging people.” The weather has postponed games and practices for many sports at West, including soccer. Lissy expressed excitement for the first conference matches this week. She remarks, “we play better when it’s actually against a rival team.” Midwinter Court: Empowering or Misleading? By Carmen Lynch Madison West High School hosted the Midwinter dance in February, where 20 West students were elected by their peers as members of the court. Seventeen out of the 20 court members were young women, the largest women to men ratio in the history of dance courts at West. Recently, female members of court have increased, while students of color are decreasing. This change has had an affect on many different students, who find the new numbers empowering for women, but misleading for students of color. Daphne Karofsky, a member of court, said “I think that the court being made up of 17 women definitely shows who voted for court, but I also think that it was super cool that the court was majority women since we live in a culture that’s so oriented around men.” During the 2015-2016 school year, West changed its policy surrounding gender on court from 10 boys and 10 girls to 20 Royal Regents in order to accommodate gender fluid students. Mr. Nepper, a West teacher, recounts when students on the first gender neutral court were made aware of the possible controversy that could arise, they replied with “West leads the way, that’s what we do.” West was the first high school in the state to have a gender neutral court. Mr. Nepper says, “There were a lot of alumni who cheered for what West was doing and there were people from around the state who said ‘can’t anything be sacred, can’t we still just have a king and a queen.’” Despite some people’s disapproval, this new standard allowed for more opportunities for gender fluid students, and this year, more women, to make court. Although the court was full of 17 women, it only had 5 students of color. This 5 to 20 ratio appears low given that the school demographics provided on the Madison West website show that 47% of students at West identify with a race other than white. Hyunji Haynes, a person of color on this year’s court, agrees. Haynes said, “It is not a correct representation of West demographics. We are a very diverse student body, and for a school who preaches differences and prides themselves in their diversity, this was a poor display of that.” Ms. Cassiday, the dance coordinator and court supervisor believes the lack of representation when it comes to students of color is related to peer voting. “In order for there to be a representation of students of color on court, their peers need to vote for them and think about how to best represent diversity,” says Cassiday. The majority of students who replied to the email survey were white. This led to there being more white students represented. Regent court has more obstacles to overcome in the following years to more adequately represent the student body, but as for this year, both Haynes and Karofsky said they enjoyed their time at the dance. “It was a very fun experience. It was an honor to represent my senior class and get to stand by such great people,” says Haynes. As for the Royalty, Ella Greenhalgh and Lydia Rudolph took home the crowns at The Great Gatsby themed dance, as West students headed to their next adventure of the night.
Dear Reggie... ENTERTAINMENT Dear Reggie, My math grade has dipped so much. So, so much. My senioritis is trying to sabotage me just when the taste of freedom is near. I did not anticipate having to worry about grades my second semester senior year, but here we are. I’m really worried that I won’t be able to get it up in time for the end of the year. How can I raise this grade? Sincerely, Surprisingly Stressed Senior Dear Surprisingly Stressed Senior, I’m sorry that you’re so stressed! The end of the year seems to be sneaking up on us, and while the prospect of summer vacation is so inviting, the time to get those grades up is running out. Let’s not panic about this grade, it’s totally salvageable. Talk to your teacher, ask for help. Do not be intimidated by your teachers, they are there to help you, and they want to help you. Go to the math room during lunch to go over your materials and get help from your teachers. If you’re having trouble studying, get together with some friends and form a study group. One time I formed a study group with an elephant and a giraffe, and I became wayyy more productive. Stick in there bud! I believe in you! Sincerely, Reggie the Regent Would You Rather By Bryn Gunther Lose your sense of smell OR lose your sense of touch? Have no hair grow on your body for the rest of your life OR be sunburnt for the rest of your life? Never be able to look in a mirror again OR never buy another piece of clothing again? Eat the same food for the next year OR eat your least favorite food for a week straight? Never have internet again OR never read another book? Horoscopes By HanYing Jiang Aries - Whatever drama remained from last month should have disappeared by now, and you’re starting off with a clean slate! The month of May is the perfect time to start travel plans. Capitalize on this feeling of curiosity and try something new! Taurus - You might be realizing that you’re organizing your life around other people’s expectations and that this is holding you back. Appreciate your hard work and try to be your own authentic self. Gemini - Time to finally relax! You’ve worked very hard this past few months — take this month and rethink your life plans and appreciate all your hard work. Leo - This is the best time to advance your career and studies! Take every opportunity to show off your work. To leave an impression on others who you respect, you’ll need to put in more hard work, but you can definitely handle that! Virgo - You are definitely a lot less stressed as of now. You might still have worries about the future, but remember to relax and enjoy this moment in your life. Maintain your friendships and other relationships with people and you will be just fine! Libra - Time to drop all your emotional baggages! Reflect on your past and find someone you trust to talk over your worries and regrets. Also take some time for yourself instead of trying to balance social life and work life. Sagittarius - May is the perfect month to find new interests — like a new craft or a sport. You may find yourself thrived from the new challenge. Friends and families will become more supportive over the next few weeks, so reach out to them and accept their help! Capricorn - Your social life is a lot of fun right now! But remember to take time to rest and focus on your own health. You have a tendency of neglecting self-care, but try to find new priorities and definitely put your mental wellness first. Aquarius - This is the perfect time to have fun and goof off. Try all the things you’ve always wanted to try. It’s time to let go of old grudges and surround yourself with positivity. Regent Review Staff Co-Editors in Chief Stella Rumble and Laura Nicholas Layout Editors Stella Rumble and Laura Nicholas Contributors Stella Rumble Laura Nicholas Dylan Chambers Lillian Knetter Carmen Lynch Amelia Robinson Bryn Gunther Hanying Jiang Cancer - You will be making tough choices this month, but remember to think about yourself first. Take your time when you make those tough choices because there might be radical consequences. Scorpio - You probably have an important project in mind right now, so this is the time for research and consolidation. Make a detailed plan, stick to it, and future success is guaranteed. Pisces - You’re finally accomplishing all your goals. You are also being very supportive of all your friends, but remember — you can’t say yes to everyone. Try to find just a little time to sit back and relax. Layout and Design Advisor Ms. Engelbart Faculty Advisor Mr. Nepper
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