March 2010

CRYSTAL
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Lakeview High School March 2010 Volume 72, Issue 6

CRYSTAL
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Superintendent.Cindy Ruble Principal.Chris Doyle Assistant Principal.Mike Norstrom Assistant Principal.Marty Pessetti Adviser.Jodi Darland Editor-in-Chief.Tess Haadsma Assistant Editor.Loren Wright Business Manager.Jaileigh Burdette News Editor.Kellie Riter Opinion Editor.Christian Grandorf A&E Editor.Alexis Worthington Sports Editor.Tori Jorgensen Feature Editor.Bailey Broderick Reporter.Haley Burrill Reporter.Emilie Lussier Reporter.Morgan Worthington Photographer.Katie Eberhard Photographer.Amber Glomb Photographer.Karli Kipp Photographer.Reggie Matthews Photographer.Kaleigh Walters

Editorial Policy
The Crystal is a student publication distributed free of charge to all Lakeview High School students and staff with a total press run of 1300. The publication serves as a limited open forum for expression and a two way communication for both the school and community. The editor-in-chief with adviser input is responsible for the content. Opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the staff or the administration of Lakeview High School. Editors and reporters will make every effort to provide balanced and fair coverage of the news and its significance. Businesses are encouraged to advertise in the Crystal when their ads adhere to the specified guidelines available in the publications room. Members of the Crystal staff can be contacted by calling the publications room phone at 269-5653731 or e-mailing at [email protected]. The Crystal is printed by Gage Company, 220 Buckner Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015. The Crystal is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, Journalism Education Association and Quill and Scroll. The 2004–2005 and 2005-2006 Crystal received a MIPA Spartan award.

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Photo by: Tess Haadsma

Dear Readers, Its not just about the shoes, but the people who wear them. Story on page 16.
We have all had those nights. Those nights where it is 10 p.m. and there is a five-page research paper due the next day, one that has not even been started yet. And it’s not that one doesn’t know what to write, it is that one does not know how to say it. Then the panic sets in. The “How am I ever going to get this done?” question blocks every ounce of inspiration one might have had in the first place. It’s now or never, and it looks as if never is going to be the winner. That situation I describe, that feeling of complete panic is what I feel now. But, if you are reading this, you obviously know that “never” did not win in this battle. Somehow, against all odds, “now” did. The paper was finished on time, all the pictures were edited and placed. I don’t know how it happened, but it did. This is both what I love and hate about the journalism field. The fact that the publication always will be done, somehow. It is not an optional thing. It must get done. And however stressful it may be in the last few days, even minutes, before The Crystal goes to print, it is a little bit thrilling. And who can deny that they don’t love a little excitement?

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Cover photo by: Morgan Worthington and Amber Glomb

setting it straight
A byline has been forgotten on the monthly comic featured on page 13, done by junior Kellie Riter.

-Editor-in-Chief Tess Haadsma

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Lakeview DECA breaks records
Christian Grandorf Opinion Editor

It seems that every year, the Lakeview DECA chapter breaks the previous year’s records. This year, DECA members broke nearly every record in the books. For January’s district competition at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Lakeview High School was represented by a staggering 120 students from various business classes. Students competed in a chosen area, completing an online test and a role play at the competition. Of the 120 attending districts, 63 Lakeview students qualified for this year’s 63rd annual State Career Development Conference, to be held March 12 through 14 at the

Hyatt Regency in Dearborn. Lakeview students took home 141 awards total. Advisors Myra Bost and Irene Mayfield work hard to prepare competing students for the conferences. Each year, their hard work has payed off. When asked what surprised her the most, Mayfield had one answer. “I wasn’t surprised at the results at all. Our students are awesome and smart, and I’m proud of all of them,” Mayfield said. At the State Career Development Conference, students will again take an online test prior to the competition. Once in Dearborn, the students will participate in two judged role plays. Five winners from each event

will be selected to attend the International Career Development Conference that is held in Louisville, Kentucky. “I expect our students to do well at state, have fun, and make it to Louisville,” Mayfield said. This year, Lakeview received a surge of new members. Business classes and the DECA program have received increased interest from underclassmen, something Mayfield says is a great thing. “I think that having underclassman participating at a younger age will really help the program,” Mayfield said. “It gives [the students] a greater opportunity to learn more and have more opportunities to get involved and succeed in DECA.”

According to the Michigan DECA website, the State Career Development Conference is made up of the top 10 percent of marketing students in the state. The International Career Development Conference represents the top two percent of marketing students in the entire country. Traditionally, the Lakeview DECA chapter does very well at the state career conference, and advisors hope that this year is no exception to the chapter’s success. Students interested in joining DECA or taking a marketing class are encouraged to contact Mrs. Mayfield or Mrs. Bost for more information. Interested students can also talk to any DECA officer or DECA member.

NATIONALS Students competing at the 2009 International Career Development Conference pose for a picture. [Photo provided by: Irene Mayfield. Photo edited by: Amber Glomb]

STATE Students in the 2009 State Career Development Conference pose for a photo after the awards ceremony. [Photo provided by: Irene Mayfield. Photo edited by: Amber Glomb]

4 March 2010

GSA
Behind the scenes of Lakeview’s own Gay-Straight Alliance
Tess Haadsma Editor-in-Chief

To note
Students of the month
For March : Brittany Bullens (art) Christian Grandorf (business) Loren Wright (communications) Taylor Mohney (drama) Joel Simons (English) Angelica Pointer (family consumer science) John Chimner (independant study) Kaylee Lawrence (mathmatics) Christie Lower (music) Andrew Martin (physical education) Miho Yamamoto (science) Reece Baxter (social Studies) Natanael Robles Cruz (technology) Cierra Youmans (world language) Filmore Walker IV (math and science center) Megan Williams (CACC)

The goal of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) across the nation is to make the community healthy and accepting of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The mission of the GSA club at Lakeview High School is no different. Currently, with Proposition 8 being discussed by lawmakers in Michigan, members of LHS’s GSA club, headed by senior Blake Mackie, are working harder than ever to promote acceptence of all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender individuals and their allies both in and out of school. “We’re selling shirts for $10 right now, and anyone who wants one can contact counselor Lukas

Pederson,” Mackie said. “We are planning to sell Human Rights Campaign (H.R.C.) stickers for your car soon, too. All the money is going to the Human Rights Campaign. We’re also going to do sign-ups for H.R.C. updates so people can take action.” On April 17, the club is also heading the National Day of Silence movement here at LHS, which has been quite effective over the years. “Day of Silence really gets a large group of people involved, which is always good,” Mackie said. Mackie has been a member of GSA since his freshman year, initially joining because it was a cause that was important. “It’s so important for everyone to feel safe and welcome at their own

school,” Mackie said. In his four years of involvement, Mackie has noticed an increase in the size of the club. “Our club is definitely growing. We’ve had a lot more members this year, which I think shows how much more supportive the school is,” Mackie said. GSA meets every Wednesday after school in room A222, located in the upper level north-west pod. New members are always welcome and encouraged. “Everyone should have equal rights, and to accomplish that we have got to take action, action that starts right here,” Mackie said. “There’s power in numbers. Our voice is so much louder when there are a bunch of us working together.”

Tuesday, March 16 & Wednesday, March 17, MSVMA High School Choir Festival. The festival culminates in a choir concert on March 17.

Saturday, March 20, LHS Baseball “Meet The Team.” Spring baseball players meet in the cafeteria to get to know your coaches and teammates.

Thursday, March 25 & Tuesday, March 30, LHS parent-teacher conferences. Students should keep an eye on their grades.

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Food ban in pods gets strict
Kellie Riter News Editor

It has been a rule at Lakeview High School since the dawn of time: no food allowed anywhere except Arbor Trail, the cafeteria and the occasional classroom. Still, that has not stopped students from finding ways around that rule in the past, hoping that no one would care enough to “bust” them. Now, since the arrival of second semester, the foodfree rule is being invoked full-force. There is to be no food at all in the academic wings, and only “dry” food is to be allowed in participating classrooms. This means nothing that could cause messes or disruptions.

These rules are no drastic change from what they used to be. The difference, however, is that the frequently ignored guidelines will no longer be treated as “optional.” Students who are caught breaking them are sure to face consequences. Part of the crack-down includes lunch locations as well. The band room, which used to be open to secondlunch students, is no longer offering a cafe alternative. Junior Alison Oswald, former band room luncher, does not think the sudden change adds up. “I think [the rule is] pretty dumb, because we had Schmidt in there,” Oswald said. “It should be okay because there’s no carpet, so

it’s easy to clean. There was nobody irresponsible eating in there anyway.” For those whose instinct may be to blame music director Darren Schmidt for the new law, junior Sam Rose insists that it was the doing of

higher-up authorities. “It’s not Schmidt’s fault,” Rose said. No matter what fare one prefers during the school day, it would certainly be wise to keep any snacking to the proper areas from now on.

LUNCH IT AND LEAVE IT Students must dispose of their trash and remnants before going to class. [Photo by: Amber Glomb]

6 March 2010

Moving on up
Kellogg Community College has had a spike in their dual enrollment. By: Loren Wright
Many students at Lakeview High School are beginning to take an interest in the ability to dual enroll at Kellogg Community College. “There is a large variety of students dual enrolling,” guidance counselor Lukas Pederson said. “There are more students dual enrolling this year than any other year.” Psychology is one class that LHS does not offer that a number of students are enrolled in at KCC. “A large reason students take a class that we don’t offer here at Lakeview is to get their freshman year of college requirements out of the way,” Pederson said. Dual enrolling, however, may not be perfect for everyone. “Students should definitely look into it, though,” Pederson said. When a student takes college classes while still at Lakeview, they are able to dual enroll for free. “Dual enrolling is beneficial if students are taking advantage of it,” Pederson said. “It is a good opportunity, but it is still important for students to take classes in high school so they can get their graduation requirements.”

For more information about dual enrolling, talk to a guidance counselor.

Lakeview goes GREEN easy
Bailey Broderick Feature Editor

Lakeview High School has always prided itself on being a very environmentally friendly high school. With over 12 plastic bottle recycling bins, a paper recycling bin in every class and PAPER WEIGHT Every Friday the environmental cience class gathers all the recycled paper in even a specific class dedicated to being Earth friendly, Lakeview and weighs it to get data. Lakeview is well equipped for the green outlook on life. Within an average week, there are 300 pounds of paper products recycled. “It’s a good example, kids here can recycle so they realize they can recycle at home and that is so many pounds RECYCLING EASY There are recycling bins, both for of paper that isn’t going to plastic and paper, conveniently located all around the high school. a landfill near us,” environmental science teacher Katie Photos by: Reggie Matthews; Illustration by: Kellie Riter Norris said.

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Alexis Worthington A&E Editor

Students and teachers alike are training for the Borgess Half Marathon this spring. Why do you plan on running this half marathon? Courtney Volstrommer: “To help me train for track.” Kelsey Vosler: “I thought it would be a huge accomplishment to have run at least a half marathon by 17.” Becky Pryor: “I’ve run three marathons already and it just gives you something to train for. It gives you more of a reason to run rather than just to ‘stay in shape.’” Jake Zimmerman: “It’s been all winter since there’s really been a reason to run, so it gives you a goal to go towards. It gives you an umph to get your butt out the door and start running again.” Jordan Johnson: “I’m doing it for fun. Plus, some cross-country girls are doing it so we are going to do it together.” Matt Crumback: “To prove to myself that I can.” Alex Graves: “Because I like to run.” Dawnette Goodman: “I’m doing it just for fun, for exercise. I enjoy the camaraderie of runners and the fact that it is not about winning but about getting a better time.” Who inspires you? Courtney Volstrommer: “Megan Gothals, she’s an amazing runner - best in the nation and she’s only a senior in high school.” Kelsey Vosler: “Mostly myself

WHO IS TRAINING? Courtney Volstrommer, Kelsey Vosler, Becky Pryor, Jake Zimmerman, Jordan Johnson, Dawnette Goodman, Alex Graves and Matt Crumback WHAT IS IT? Borgess Hospital Half Marathon WHEN IS IT? April 28 WHERE IS IT? Kalamazoo, MI
because I like to push my limits and see how much I can do. Coach Pryor also inspires me to push myself.” Jake Zimmerman: “I inspire me.” Jordan Johnson: “Probably Coach [Pryor], she’s always pushing us girls to do better.” Matt Crumback: “My dad because he ran all through high school and still runs even though he’s older.” Alex Graves: “My dad, he was a runner when he was my age and I just sort of take after him.” Dawnette Goodman: “I think my kids inspire me to stay young and active. They run the kids’ run, which is where they run a mile a day for 25 days then run just the last mile the day of the marathon. I think it’s important for them to see their mom being active.” What do you usually feel right before the race? Courtney Volstrommer: “I try not to psych myself out. I try to picture myself just running the race.” Kelsey Vosler: “I honestly dread the start of a race because I think of all of the miles ahead. Then I just try to get in the right mind set to keep going.” Becky Pryor: “There’s always the moment where I’m thinking, ‘I want to hit my goal time.’” Jake Zimmerman & Dawnette Goodman: “Nervous.” Jordan Johnson: “I’m excited but nervous because it’s the longest I’ve ever run consecutively.” Matt Crumback: “I really have to go to the bathroom.” Alex Graves: “Scared because there’s so many people around me.” What do you usually feel right after a race? Courtney Volstrommer & Dawnette Goodman: “Accomplished.” Kelsey Vosler: “I feel really accomplished after a race because I go out and do something that a lot of people don’t. It makes me proud that I’ve come so far in running.” Becky Pryor: “Hopefully I’m happy with the time I got, if it’s close to what I wanted, but sometimes you crash and burn during a race and then I’m just trying to cross the finish line.” Jake Zimmerman: “Relieved and tired.” Jordan Johnson: “I usually think of what I could’ve done better, or I realize I could’ve stuck with the girl ahead of me.” Matt Crumback: “Thank God it’s over. Why do I do this to myself? I’m never going to do this again.” Alex Graves: “Breathe.” Would you recommend running a half marathon to others? Courtney Volstrommer: “If you enjoy running, yeah, because putting in that extra mileage will help you increase your endurance.” Kelsey Vosler: “I definitely would. It’s a feeling you can’t get from anything else. It’s really empowering.” Jake Zimmerman: “Of course, everyone should run a marathon in their life.” Jordan Johnson: “If you like to run, yeah.” Matt Crumback: “Only if you have enough determination; it’s not for the weakminded.” Dawnette Goodman: “Absolutely. It’s a great long race, but it won’t kill you; a marathon will kill you.”

8 March 2010

Super sports predictions: In 20 years...

As children, everyone has seemingly impossible dreams of what they will be when they grow up. Some want to be musicians, some might say they will be famous designers or award-winning actors, while others may want to be heoric firemen, policemen or ground-breaking doctors. Without a doubt, one goal that is most common to children is the desire to make it big in the sports industry. At some point, it can be assumed that most children have wanted to be a hero of the pool, court, field or green. Faces such as Michael Jordan, Brett Favre and Michael Phelps have influenced many young athletes to follow in their professional footsteps. “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get,” Phelps has said. Lakeview students are no exception. Aspirations run as high in these hallways as they do in the real world. Lakeview has raised its share of pros in the past, and there is nothing stopping that tradition from continuing on. Several students were asked to predict their own idea of a high school reunion, and the responses they gave indicate that the next crop of sports superstars are here and ready to win. The predictions are only a slight representation of the school, and include students skilled in everything from basketball to curling. Whether or not the current graduating classes will attend their reunions to find famous sports faces, one thing is for sure: Lakeview is chock-full of students who are willing to go all the way to the top.

Junior Manish Karamchandani says that junior Rohit Anand (left) will be a hit in a slightly less-than-usual sport. “In 20 years, Rohit Anand will be professional at curling,” Karamchandani said. Junior Brittanie Jones sees junior Malika Flenorl (right) shooting for the basketball big-time. “[She] will be playing in the WNBA. She’ll probably live anywhere hot, and she’ll be married to an NBA star,” Jones said. Junior Morgan Kelly is rooting for her good friend, junior Brandon Moskun (left). “In 20 years, Brandon will be a fish. He’s an awesome swimmer and therefore will mutate into a fish,” Kelly said. Freshman Wyatt Ludman thinks freshman Casey Butler (right) is going to have a great career on the courts. “I can see my friend Casey Butler playing professional tennis,” Ludman said. Junior David Oswalt predicts that freshman Phillip ‘Colin’ Griffin (left) is going all the way. “I can see my friend Colin playing pro basketball and making a boatload of money,” Oswalt said.

Compiled by: Kellie Riter
Photos by: Reggie Matthews

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Team nickname

Alexis Worthington A&E Editor

INDIANA JONES HAS ONE Junior Ryan Bowering shows off his satchel. [Photo by: Reggie Matthews]

Some sports teammates have grown to be close to each other to the point that they have nicknames for one another. Ryan Bowering, a transfer student from Adrian, MI, is a player on the boys’ varsity basketball at Lakeview High School. Bowering was dubbed with the nickname “Satchel” and was unaware that he even had the nickname until early on in the sport season. “The first time I heard it was at the first basketball game against Marshall- the student body started yelling it when I went into the game,” Bowering said. The nickname, “Satchel,” comes from the fact that Bowering carries a satchel around with him everyday. “I always say, ‘Indiana Jones

had one,’” Bowering said. He enjoys the name that his peers have given him and thinks it gives him a place at a new school. “It’s pretty cool, transferring here and being new, to have a nickname. It’s kind of funny that nobody really knows my real name though,” Bowering said. His teammates refer to him as this during practice as well, and sometimes outside of practice when he is seen in the hallways between classes and after school. “Satchel” bought the infamous satchel himself. “I got it from Aeropostale,” Bowering said. He uses this big bag to carry around everything that is needed at school. “I have two binders, two notebooks, a folder, and my hat, just to name a few things,” Bowering said.

Granderson visits Battle Creek
Tori Jorgensen Sports Editor

Some professional athletes give back to the community by donating to charity, and others may not give back at all, but for former Detroit Tigers’ outfielder Curtis Granderson, children are his first priority.

Granderson created a children’s book titled “All You Can Be,” which focused on the importance of education and dreams within children’s lives. The book incorporated illustrations by 30 different fourth grade students across the state of Michigan.

Fifth grader Raisa Zahair, a former Westlake student, helped contribute her illustration of a doctor wearing a white coat helping a patient. On Jan. 22, Granderson paid a visit to Westlake to meet Zahair and her parents, sign a copy of the book for

her, as well as talk to the rest of Westlake Elementary about baseball and how important education is. “I wrote the book to share my experiences with children, and I wanted to show them that I am the same as they are,” Granderson said.

YANKEE LOVE Granderson poses with his for his first Yankee fan picture. [Photo by: Tori Jorgensen]

GRANDY IS DANDY Granderson willingly gives an interview to members about his book. [Photo provided by: Westlake Elementary staff]

SPEAKING OUT Granderson, with Zahair, speaking to Westlake students. [Photo by: Tori Jorgensen]

10 March 2010

Newbie Spartans get to play
Haley Burrill Reporter

Every year Lakeview gets new students joining the district and representing themselves as fellow Spartans. For new student athletes from a different conference, representing this high school has to be put on hold until they have finished a semester of school here at Lakeview. For sophomores Gabriel Dubois and Eli Swett, serving their one semester and sitting out of the sports they play is over now since second semester has begun. “I’m glad I get to play now because I was just the waterboy during the games before,” Dubois said about his basketball games. Instead of sitting on the sidelines cheering on their

teammates, Dubois and Swett get to help rack up points for the Spartans. “It was really boring just sitting at the swim meets watching Cody(Sanders) and Ryan (May) dive,” LHS diver Swett said. Representing their new school in their sport as a Lakeview Spartan is a new feeling they are still getting used to. “It’s a lot different the way things are done here. It was nerve racking my first couple of games going out and representing myself as a Spartan,” Dubois said. Although they are still getting used to the excitement and nerves, playing as a Spartan is a good feeling. “I like participating for

Lakeview more than Olivet by far because of all the energy and friends that you make,” Swett said. Dubois is still considering continuing his Spartan athletic career in the spring with track. “I might run track too, but I can’t wait to face off with St. Phil,” Dubois said. Swett does not plan on participating in any sports this spring but cannot wait for next swim/dive season. “I think I’ll be more excited next year when I do not have to wait half the season to dive,” Swett said. “I’ll just really miss Cody (Sanders) during the season.” The new athletes of the Lakeview family will finish their seasons out in March.

FULL ON FOCUS Above Swett prepares to dive during a Lakeview swim meet against Sturgis, during which Swett took second place in diving. [Photo by: Haley Burrill]

DRESSED TO PLAY Dubois practices his dribbling as the Lakeview junior varsity basketball team warms up to take another win against Sturgis. [Photo provided by: Laura Keller]

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CRYSTAL POINT
One Staff One Opinion
Lately our school has been slacking when it comes to school spirit. Instead of cheering at assemblies one can almost hear crickets chirping. When you look around, you see more people texting rather than paying attention to what is going on in front of them. Students are more concerned with the school day being over rather than who wins class games. We need to step it up. High school does not last forever and it is supposed to be one of the best times in our lives. We need to live it up while we can and enjoy every moment of it. We should support our sports teams, our school colors and our graduating classes. Students should go and cheer at the sporting events and the pep assemblies, not just sit there and wait for it to be over. More students should go to the games and show support and show other schools who is the best. It used to be that the bleachers were full when it came to basketball games, but it seems that now more people are going to hang out with their friends rather than to watch the game. Lakeview is better than this, we all know it, so why not show it?
Photo provided by: Taylor Mohney

12 March 2010

Take advantage of spring cleaning; lighten your load.
By: Bailey Broderick
Within the 365 days in a year, most will build their Try this: take a weekend when there isn’t anyjunk collection exponentially. One will buy that extra thing urgent on the agenda, go up to your room shirt or just have to take advantage of that bargain with a couple trash bags or baskets. Make sure one finds on a new pair of shoes. And before one that there are two distinct containers. One conknows it, they will have a closet full of things they tainer will be used for the “throw away” clothes. don’t even remember purThese are the clothes that chasing or why they purare heavily worn, dirty, or chased it. ruined. They will obviously Now, on the flip side, be the ones that will be Cleaning out one’s closet not only there are the people who thrown away at the end of clears the clutter, but it also provides open their closet door and the day. an opportunity to donate clothes to a have a choice of maybe five The second container charitable union. shirts, two pairs of jeans is for the donations. Take and a pair of shoes. the clothes that don’t fit - Bailey Broderick Neither of these situaanymore as well as clothes tions are ideal, but they that one no longer finds are realistic. appealing. Donating these A way to somehow meet in the middle of this to Goodwill or the Salvation Army will not only crazy clothes debacle is simple: clean up. give one more space and organization, but it will Cleaning out one’s closet not only clears the clutalso give someone the opportunity to fill their own ter, but it also provides an opportunity to donate closet with clothes they might have otherwise clothes to a charitable union. gone without. It’s a win/win situation.

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Comic by: Kellie Riter

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Would declaring a focus in high school be beneficial to students?
It allows students to study one specific area.
Picking classes has become a tradition, for some, of choosing the easiest classes or piling on the AP courses. Wouldn’t life be easier if high schoolers chose a study area? In college, students declare a major, and then take classes to align with that major. Students planning to go into medicine would focus more on the sciences, students planning to be writers could focus on CHRISTIAN GRANDORF English, and aspiring engineers could focus on manufacturing and computer design. The beauty of declaring majors in high school, though, is the flexibility. If a student wishes to be a doctor, and then decides he or she does not like science, that student can switch to a different study area. Doing this in high school would save students wasted classes in college, which in turn saves money. High school is the time to make these choices. If a student has no idea what career path they may want to pursue, high school is the time to experiment and find out. Taking classes relative to a career path can provide valuable insight and leave students with room to make the changes. Next time one has to pick classes, try and align them to a career path. Avoid taking “filler” classes and looking for the easy credits.

It takes away chances for new experiences.
High school is all about experiencing new things that can help a person make decisions later in life. When students pick their elective classes, they base their choices on possible interests. High school is the time for teens to try subjects from business and marketing to theater arts, and realize what they truly love to do. By only taking classes under a specific EMILIE LUSSIER curriculum, one limits his or her chances to try new things. When students enter high school, they are at the average age of 14 and have only a vague idea of their options after graduation. It is the knowledge gained through different classes that shapes a person’s decisions for the future. High school classes should concentrate on a general education and help teens develop new interests. Most high school students do not know what they truly want to do at such a young age. A lot of college students even begin school without a major because they are unsure of which direction to take in their life. High school is a time to learn about one’s self and create a better understanding of his or her life. If students are only focused on one topic, they could miss out on experiences that could change their lives.

YES NO

Your Turn
“Yes, taking classes that relate to something and have meaning will help you in the future.” “I think it’s a bad idea, because if you change your mind, you have to start from scratch.”

–BRIDGET GAULT, FRESHMAN

–KATIE HAYES, SENIOR

“No, because you should take classes based on what you think you want to do, and that changes in high school. ”

“I think it’s a good idea, especially if you have a plan. You can get a head start before college.”

–CHELSEA KAZLAUSKAS, SOPHOMORE

–NICK BURNETT, JUNIOR

14 March 2010

Intro takes on opinion
Photo by: Reggie Matthews

There is a lot of controversy when it comes to saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Should we, as students, have to say it or not? Is it wrong to include the phrase “under God”? As students and as American citizens, we should still have to pledge our allegiance to our country. Compared to other countries in the world, Americans have everything they could possibly ask for. Americans all have the opportunity to get an education, make as much money as they want and determine our own lives. Why is it so hard to make a promise to a country that has given you so many opportunies? Think of all the men and women that have died to make sure

Americans have the right to be able to say, do and wear whatever they choose. These people gave the highest level of devotion, so is it too much to ask students to pledge their devotion and patriotism to the country? Saying the pledge is a small way to repay those that fought for our rights and made this country great. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance shows that we appreciate all the things America has done for us and all the rights Americans have.

Signed, Aaliyah Drake
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Step by step

Everyone’s walk in this life is different. Each and every stride takes us to greater heights than we could ever have imagined. Very often we get caught up in the length of our race that we forget the power of the next step. It is in times like these where we need to slow down our pace and learn to take life one step at a time. To read more, continue to page 18

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Compiled by: Loren Wright Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

Filling their shoes

While growing up, Superman and Batman are the idols of nearly every five-year-old-boy. For senior Esteban Rivera, his childhood heroes showed up a little closer to home. With Rivera’s father being a police officer and his mother being a fire fighter, it is easy to see how he could have looked up to his parents. “My parents help people,” Rivera said. “They risk their lives to save others.” Rivera has no idea what he wants to do after his senior year, all he knows is that he has some tough shoes to fill. “It’s nice to help others,” Rivera said. “But it isn’t really what I want to do.”

If the shoe fits...
Blake Mackie Senior Blake Mackie wears a pair of TOMS. TOMS is a company that gives a pair of shoes to a child in need when one purchases a pair. “Why not buy a pair of shoes for a good cause?” Mackie said. Cierra McNutt Senior Cierra McNutt wears a lot of Nike Air Force Ones. She has about nine pairs. When she wears them she tries finding the exact color to correspond. “I have to match my clothes to my shoes,” McNutt said.

Compiled by: Morgan Worthington

Cody Roy Sophomore Cody Roy wears Etnies, which are made of cardboard and biodegradable tissue paper wrapping, allowing the shoes to stay warm. “They may be recyclable but they are so comfy,” Roy said.

18 March 2010

Where in the world is Emily Furuichi?

Compiled and illustrated by: Morgan Worthington

Lakeview High School’s Emily Furuichi has been around the world, literally. She has visited Mexico, Panama, China, Thailand, Italy, France, England and Japan and would like to someday visit Australia, Africa, Fiji and Ireland. Furuichi is half Japanese and half American; she was born in Japan and moved to America with her mom when she was two years old. Though she lives in America, she still gets to visit her dad and his side of the family. She goes to Japan with her brother about three to four times a year; sometimes more, sometimes less. The Japanese are very humble people; they grow up learning to respect everyone and certain ways to express respect to different authorities such as bowing and different words to use. “[The Japanese] are so respectful and they have a lot of set expectations in their society that everyone has to fulfill,” Furuichi said. Furuichi has visited more than fifty temples. One specifically that she has seen is the Miyajima temple. The Miyajima temple is located on an island that is said to be one of the most enchantingly beautiful places on Earth. Japan has lots of islands as well as major cities and historic buildings. When Furuichi visits she usually goes to Shibuya, Tokyo, for shopping and such. “There are lots of tall buildings and a lot of people, plus it’s really hot and kind of polluted,” FuEMILY FURUICHI travels ruichi said. across the world in her own shoes. Photo by: Furuichi will be going to Japan this summer with her brother and will be able to see her dad again.

King of shoes

By: Tess Haadsma

Only 38 percent of men own more than seven pairs of shoes. Sophomore Deon DeWalt, on the other hand, owns upwards of 50 pairs. DeWalt estimates that he has been collecting shoes since about the fourth grade, and owns some that he does not even wear anymore. “My mom started buying me Jordans and stuff for my birthday,” DeWalt said. That was the beginning of his collection. Although he owns so many pairs of shoes, DeWalt wears his Nike Dunks the most, though his favorite kind of shoes are Air Force Ones. On any given day, one can bet that DeWalt is coordinated literally from head to toe. He matches his shoes and laces to every other part of the outfit he is wearing. “It’s just my swag, I just like to match everything,” DeWalt said.

Story and photo by: Tess Haadsma

Some shoes were made to be loved.

Senior Mary Alderink owns a pair of those shoes. “These shoes are really ‘90s and I love the ‘90s,” senior Mary Alderink says of her flower print Doc Martin boots. “A bunch of my friends in Australia have them, too,” Alderink said.

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Soulblast 2010: It’s more than the music

Soulblast is an annual get together that mixes music and faith-based messages while reflecting the lives of teens. It is unlike the stereotypical church sermon/concert. Soulblast has very current rock/alternative bands that people who do not attend church would enjoy. The atmosphere is safe, loud, fun and provides a memorable experience.

WHAT WHY

The bands:

Friday
Haw k N e lson Phi lmont Ada m Cappa Be coming Ye s te rday Ple ase Promise

Do not assume that this event will not be fun just because religion is not a priority for some. This is beyond that. Soulblast is meant to be a place where people can come together, make new friends, learn some new things, listen to great music and perhaps walk away with a little more understanding about others than before.

Soulblast is a three day event. It starts March 26 and ends on March 28. The bands play on both Friday and Saturday night.

WHEN

Saturday
Seve nth Day Slumbe r Phi lmont He llo Ke lly Cas t and Crew C hanging O ur Way s He ath McN e ase We sle y J ay

Compiled by: Bailey Broderick

WHERE
Live it like you mean it. Galatians 5:2225

Battle Creek Friends Church (BCFC) is where Soulblast is held. BCFC is located at 1305 Olive Street. Turn onto Katherine Street off of E. Michigan Ave. and turn right onto Olive Street.

20 March 2010

Substitute Stierle is a beast
Tori Jorgensen Sports Editor

When walking into a classroom and noticing a substitute teacher, usually students are excited that their teacher is gone and they get a “free day.” While some subs do the minimum and hand out readings with worksheets, some substitutes go above and beyond that. Jeff Stierle is one of those substitutes who not only has the ability to teach, but also an interesting lifestyle outside of the school buildings. “I have been in Honk, South Pacific, the Music Man, Sweeney Todd, Side by Side , A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, The Odd Couple, Little Shop of Horrors, Fiddler on the Roof, A

Christmas Carol, the king in Cinderella and, of course, the Beast in Beauty and the Beast,” substitute Jeff Stierle said. Being the Beast involved more than simply playing the part well. “The costume was unbelievable...three piece headgear, latex and yak hair, gloves with claws, a tail, boots, several clothing changes and knee pads for the fight on the castle stairs with Gaston. It took an hour to get into and it was hot enough that it had to be washed every night,” Stierle said. Such an interesting story can not be told in a small article, but keep in mind, if and when Stierle comes back to Lakeview, he will come with more than what is required.

BE THE BEAST Substitute teacher Jeff Stierle poses as the Beast in the stage version of Beauty and the Beast. This is one of his many play appearances. [Photo provided by: Jeff Stierle]

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YouTube’s top viewed videos
#1
Charli e Bit My Fi nger
With 156,493,823 views, the two British babies have topped the charts on YouTube and have provided a four-and-a-half star video for the YouTube lovers.

#3

David After Den tist

#2

Evoluti on of Dance

In second place with 136,116,948 views shows the comedic dance stylings of Judson Laipply, dancing through the decades of moves.

#4

Seven-year-old David takes third place when his dad video tapes him in the car after having a dose of laughing gas for a surgery on his front tooth.

#5

Evian Roller Babi es
Finishing out the top five is the Evian water commercial featuring infants in onesies and rollerblades. The babies skate around representing how drinking water keeps one feeling young.

New Moon Saga Trai ler

The vampire love story racked up 28,635,264 views during November 2009 putting the video in fourth place on YouTube.com’s most viewed videos list.

Info from penn-olson.com and readwriteweb.com

Compiled by: Haley Burrill

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Popular books for 2010
This is a book about a man who lived in a place where droughts and hunger were abundant. It is about him finding the hope when there is not much left. [The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.] The Bride’s Farewell by Meg Rosoff is a novel that is written about a young girl from the 1850’s who is supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart, but runs away on horseback in order to escape.

There is a prophesy that a comet will hit the Earth within a matter of years, killing all living things. The story Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr. portrays this boy beginning to wonder if anything he did would matter since it is all coming to an end anyway.

The Good Soldiers by David Finkle is a story about soldiers in Iraq. It shows their strategies and things that came along once they return back home, and how their lives have changed.

Other popular books...
The Magicians by Lev Grossmen My Abondonment by Peter Rock Soulless: An Alexia Tarabotti novel by Gail Carriger Stiches: A memoir by David Small Turning to the Center of the Earth: Stories by Kevin Wilson

A family struggling through their parents’ death, one misfortune after another and dealing with a new Chilean exchange student who cannot speak their language. Diana, Liz, Amanda and Dan Welch wrote The Kids Are All Right: A Memoir to show how they over Compiled by Morgan Worthington came it all. Information provided by: http://www.teenreads.com

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Lakeview’s Academy Awards
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One hundred Lakeview students were surveyed and voted on who they believed the top ten actors and actresses of the 2009 year were. Pictured above are the five top actors and five of the top actresses.
Photos provided by: imbd.com

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Top 10 actresses voted by students

Top 10 actors voted by students

1. Jessica Alba 2. Angelina Jolie 3. Megan Fox 4. Hannah Montana 5. Rachael McAdams 6. Julia Roberts 7. Jessica Biel 8. Jennifer Aniston 9. Halle Barry 10. Sandra Bullock

1. Will Smith 2. Seth Rogen 3. Will Ferrell 4. Brad Pitt 5. Taylor Lautner 6. Ashton Kutcher 7. Jim Carrey 8. Ryan Reynolds 9. Leonardo DiCaprio 10. Steven Segal
Compiled by: Tori Jorgensen

“The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesnʼt know how to read.” -Benjamin Franklin

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Staffer’s choice: Movie
The relationship of two best friends lasts forever. This concept is evident in the tear-jerking movie The Cure written by Robert Kuhn and directed by Peter Horton. It beautifully blends together two boys whose backgrounds could not have been more different and shows how they form an ever-lasting friendship. Joseph Massello and Brad Renfro play two neighborhood boys, Dexter and Erik. One of the boys, Erik, is a neglected bully who practically raises himself, and Dexter is a cherished 11-year-old boy who has AIDS. Throughout the summer, the boys band together and try to find a cure to save Dexter. The movie opens with the meeting of the two boys. While playing, Erik hears a terrible cough from over the fence and goes to investigate. He peers through the fence to find Dexter. Later that day, he climbs the fence and comes to the reality that the young face staring back at him is dying. Although Erik did not admit that he cared, he took it upon himself to find the cure. They did everything together, including stuffing themselves with candy claiming that they had to try everything to save Dexter. While trying, the boys came across an article that said the cure of AIDS had been found. This article sparked the boys imagination and they became determined to meet the doctor. After leaving a note explaining the situation on Dexter’s mothers counter, Dexter and Erik snuck out behind their parents’ backs. They headed for New Orleans to find the doctor. Their journey gave Dexter the experience of a lifetime; he got to act like a normal 11-year-old boy. This, however, had its consequences for Dexter. On their travels, Dexter threatens his own life to save Erik by cutting his hand and telling the guys coming after them that it was poison. After scaring away the men with his blood, Dexter collapses leaving his life in Erik’s hands. Acting beyond his years, Erik calls Dexter’s mom and sacrifices the dream of finding the cure to save Dexter’s life. The Cure is a heart-breaking tragedy that challenges the normal views of friendship and expresses the unfailing love of children.

Compiled by: Amber Glomb If you liked this, we also recommend --------------------------------------------

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A heartwrenching tale that follows the life of a mentally retarded father fighting for custody of his daughter.

SONG

Just A Dream

Carrie Book Underwood sings a tragic way of showing the emotions one goes through after losing a loved one in the war. Beyond The Shadows

A bittersweet tragedy that shakes the Haskin family into a rude awaking about the effects alcohol has on a family.

Artists of the Month

Katrina Correia
Courtney Foreman

Kristen Westcott
Sam Rozell
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New electives of this year
Cultural Literacy
What you got out of the class... “A lot of knowledge about music: jazz especially because we spent a lot of time on that.” Most interesting part of the class... “Probably the rock and roll section. I really like Bob Dylan and we went over him for a long time.” Why you originally took the class... “I heard Durham was teaching it and heard that it was interesting, which it was.” Were you glad that the class was offered? “Yes, definitely. I didn’t want to take any of the other electives like art or anything.” -Junior Mallory Cobb

Compiled by: Alexis Worthington

Surviving On Your Own
What you got out of the class... “A better understanding for what the future holds. A realization that it can really be hard.” Most interesting part of the class... “All the housing expenses you have and how independent you have to be when owning a house or apartment.” Why you originally took the class... “I thought it would be an easy A, but I ended up learning a lot.” Were you glad that the class was offered? “I am because I feel that the class is something graduating seniors need to know for college, their career and everything else.” -Senior Kaitlyn Barnes

Advanced Film Production
What you got out of the class... “We learn how to use the software that a lot of people in Hollywood use so that’s pretty cool. We learn how Hollywood movies are really put together.” Most interesting part of the class... “You aren’t sitting doing work at a desk, you’re out having fun. It’s not the same thing every time.” Why you originally took the class... “Sounded like an easy A.” Were you glad that the class was offered? “Yes, because you meet lots of cool people and basically record yourself goofing off in front of a camera.” -Senior Adam Palmer

AP Physics
What you got out of the class... “How to analyze certain situations, like real world problems.” Most interesting part of the class... “The subject is fun and the group of people kept it entertaining.” Why you originally took the class... “So I could take the AP test so I didn’t have to take it in college.” Were you glad that the class was offered? “Yeah, if you’re into physics then it’s nice to get a taste of what it’s really like in high school so you’re prepared for college.” -Senior Sam Wilson

AP Macroeconomics
What you got out of the class... “You learn about overall economics globally.” Most interesting part of the class... “Learning about other countries’ economies and how they work.” Why you originally took the class... “I wanted to take a hard class to challenge myself.” Were you glad that the class was offered? “Yes, because it’s a hard class that goes above regular economics.” -Junior Jason Awkerman

Advanced Marketing
What you got out of the class... “It helps to start learning to work on your own and at your own pace. What you learn helps you understand the business aspects of the world.” Most interesting part of the class... “Working on your own projects, you get to pick what you work on.” Why you originally took the class... “I was a DECA officer and because it’s a step up on getting more business information.” Were you glad that the class was offered? “Yes, because it’s good for students who want to go into business after high school.” -Junior Ryan Kerr

26 March 2010

Ashes to ashes
Sophomore Dillion Burnham talks about his experiences while working at a crematory. By: Loren Wright

Q: A: Q: A:

What exactly do you do while at work?

I make usually make the boxes that bodies are burned in. Sometimes I have to register the bodies, or even put them in the burial vaults.

Is working at a crematory a tough environment to work in?

Lakeview students share their hidden obsessions
Everyone has secrets. Sometimes it is these secrets that show who a person truly is, not how they are viewed just on the outside. Students at Lakeview High School have all sorts of secret obsessions and talents that not even their closests friends are aware of. Although some of these secrets may be potentially embarassing, they also allow the chance to learn about different people. By taking the time to really get to know someone, it is possible to learn many new things. Secrets may be the key to realizing what someone is all about. It is never possible to truly know a person without knowing his or her secret addictions. Some secrets are just waiting to be uncovered.
LIP SERVICE “I’m addicted to Carmex. I can’t go more than a half hour without it,” said sophomore Lauren Laubengayer. LONG LIVE THE KING “I’m secretly obsessed with Michael Jackson. I have all of his songs on my iPod,” said sophomore Sarah Marsh. RECIPE FOR OBSESSION “I love the Food Network. It’s the best thing on the planet,” said freshman Max Pennock. HIP TO BE SQUARE “I absolutely love SpongeI bob. I seriously know every word to every episode,” said junior Chloe Sprague.

Secretly addicted

Compiled by: Emilie Lussier

Photo by: Karli Kipp

At times, it is emotionally scarring. When we have a five-year-old come in, we have to make mini boxes for them, and it is very sad.

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High school: The movie vs. the reality

The Breakfast Club
Straight out of the eighties, in The Breakfast Club high school is portrayed as something quite different than what we are used to today, especiall at Lakeview High School. In this movie, it is so easy to cut class and take advantage of teachers, something that is not usually the case these days. One thing that never changes though, are the cliques and stereotypes present in this classic movie.

10 Things I Hate About You
The classic ’90s movie that brought Heath Ledger fame is set in a classic high school setting, though not what we are used to nowadays. The atmosphere of the actual school is more similar to that of The Breakfast Club, as all characters attend an older, more traditional school. Some of the English classes that cover Shakespeare are similar to the classes present today.

Mean Girls
In this 2003 movie starring Lindsay Lohan, high school is literally portrayed as a jungle, something most people consider to be more accurate than any other portrayal of high school throughout the past. New to public schooling, Katy is taken advantage of by the “mean girls” of the school, something that has come to be a steroetype staple in all high schools, no matter how big or how small.

Compiled by: Tess Haadsma

28 March 2010

“Your parents. . .are so cool”
Compiled by: Haley Burrill. Photos by:

Lynsee Barker

The Graves
“My mom plays the keyboard and my dad plays the bass guitar,” sophomore Graves said.

5 Things...you Might do for Money

“I think Alex Graves’ parents are pretty cool,” sophomore Barker said. “They play instruments in a band together.”

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Twenty three percent of people would leave their spouse for a million dollars.

Mr. William Vann
“He’s 14th in the nation for ages 45 and older,” sophomore Ellen Vann said. “He’s really good.”

Christian Elliot

“I’ve heard that Ellen Vann’s dad sometimes competes in dirt biking competitions on the weekends in the summer and that’s just awesome,” freshman Elliot said.

Seven percent of people would be willing to murder a complete stranger for a million dollars. Three of 3 people percentget a would sex change surgery for a million dollars.

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Quinn Skalka
“Joe Turner’s parents are sweet, man,” sophomore Skalka said. “They’re secret agents on the weekend with split personalities.”

The Turners
“I guess the secret is out that my parents are secret agents,” sophomore Joe Turner said. “They’re spies.”

Sixty four percent of Americans would be willing to live on a deserted island for a year alone for a million dollars.
Seven percent of peo5 ple would abandon their religious views for a million dollars.

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Connecting Brysen Reigner to Alex Osborne
Brysen Reigner
Alicia Peavyhas Spencer in her 2nd block Alex Osborneplays soccer with Erin

Spencer Lahrplays lacrosse with Brysen

Erin Peavyis Alicia’s sister

Compiled By: Reggie Matthews

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1.Eat healthy snacks
For that extra kick without coffee or energy drinks, take a bite out of an apple or another healthy snack. Apples contain high amounts of natural sugar, a convenient source of healthy energy. Snacks such as Cheerios contain carbohydrates, the body’s first form of achieving energy.

Four ways to stay awake without caffeine

The most common cause of sleepiness is dehydration. Students living on a steady diet of pop and energy drinks may actually make themselves more tired. Those drinks dehydrate the body, starving cells of muchneeded water. Drinking a bottle of water should keep one awake.

2.Drink lots of water 3.Move when possible

Compiled by: Christian Grandorf Photos by: Kaleigh Walters Listening to music can keep the brain engaged. Cranking up some fast, upbeat music such as rap or techno at night can be an effective method of staying awake. Listening to music will keep one thinking subconciously. Just be careful listening in class, some teachers may take iPods.

It may seem obvious, but movement is an easy way to keep the brain stimulated. Tapping a foot, moving around the classroom, or even taking a walk to the bathroom are effective ways to stay awake and focused. The slightest excercise is a healthy way to energize.

4.Listen to music

30 March 2010

If�my�life�had�a�fairytale�ending...
Compiled by: Kaleigh Walters “I would want my ending to be a happy one with a girl,” freshman Jake Perry said. “I would want to have a rollercoaster or Cedar Point in my backyard,” sophomore Haley Luke said.

Jake Perry
“I would want a pet of my own and multiple supermodel wives from each continent,” senior Ryan Field said.

Ryan Field

Haley Luke
“My happy ending would be doing something I love with my prince charming...,” junior Geri Merrell said.

Geri Merrell

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“Every single person has at least one secret that would break your heart.”
-Frank Warren
Photo by: Tess Haadsma