The BagpiperPROM AND GRADUATION EDITION

HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOLMAY 2015

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2 MAY 2015

Publication Staff Farewell

Keimara DarrHow has Highland Park shaped you as a person?“It has helped me to grow and mature a lot. Being the editor of the yearbook helped me to grow into a leader.”How do you want to be remembered by your classmates?“I want them to remember how nice I tried to be to everyone and how funny I was.”

Sophia SneppHow had Highland Park shaped you as a person?“I have grown up. Freshman year I made bad choices and now I take the time to think about my actions.”What are your plans for the future?“To go to Emporia State and major elementary ed..”

Eduardo GamezA piece of advice to an underclassmen or your younger self?“Don’t be afraid to try new things. It’s what high school is all about! It’s your final moment before having to be an adult.”Who is a person you will always remember from high school and why?“Hooper because she helped me try new things with pub staff.”

Juleth DiazGive a piece of advice to a underclassmen or your younger self?“Don’t be afraid to be yourself because you’re too scared to stand out and be different. Don’t hide your true self behind someone you’re not. Be you.”What are your plans for the future?“My plans are to go to Washburn University and study psychology and maybe translating.”

Analisia GaliciaHow has Highland Park shapes you as a person?“I’ve met wonderful teachers and classmates who have motivated me to do better and not give up.”Give a piece of advice to an underclassmen or your younger self?“Always try your best and don’t rush to work because school should always come first.”

Liz ThompsonHow has Highland Park shaped you as a person?“Since I’ve been here I have been included in a lot of activities. Getting more involved in things has made me more open to trying things I would have never thought of.”Give a piece of advice to underclassmen?“Don’t slack of too much but have fun. Get involved in a lot of activities.”

3May 2015

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Atherly ReTIREs

As this school year comes to an end, Beverley Jones is saying her goodbyes to Highland Park High School.

The math teacher is planning to retire at the end of the 2015 school year, ending her 42 years of teaching. Of those, 13 were spent at Highland Park and 29 in Oklahoma City.

“I’m very sad. She was my mentor for the first two years,” Amy Gress, math teacher across the hall from Jones, said when asked about the retirement. They’ve been teaching together for five years. “She was my lifesaver when I started and I’m glad she gets to start doing what she wants to do.”

Jones plans to travel as much as she can and spend her time after retirement taking care of mother who is 94 years old, along with her sister’s help. She said she will miss her sophomore Avid students after she leaves.

“They’re like my children, my family,” Jones said with a heart-warming smile. When asked her favorite memories of teaching here she said there were too many to name.

“She’s like our mom at school, she always pushes us to do our best and anything we need, she helps us,” Jones’s Avid student, Adriana Nunez stated. “It doesn’t feel like a classroom in here, it’s just somewhere you can be yourself because she makes class so fun.”

29 + 13 years = Jones Retirement By Paulina Rodriguez

By Tavia McNeal Around four years ago Steve Atherly

decided that he was going to retire with his SOARS class when they graduate.

Atherly has worked in this building for 38 years, making him the longest working staff member at Highland Park.

Lots of things have changed over the 38-year period. “I remember when there was just three years of high school,” said Atherly. “The media center used to

be down in the counselor’s office, there was no music building or south gym and there was a body count of around 1200 students.”

There aren’t really many teachers like Atherly, auto mechanics is a very rare teaching position.

“It’s not completely certain that someone will be taking over the auto mechanics class, but I hope so, it’s

really hard to find teachers in the auto mechanics/ drafting area. I just want for students to find someone to teach them before they have to take another fun math class,” said Atherly “I’m really going to miss these students. They are the reason I started teaching in the first place.”

Atherly isn’t done working yet, he plans to find another job so he can get enough money to fully retire.

Steve Atherly and Bev Jones have 80 years of teaching experience between them

4 May 2015

One reason Alcohol Awareness month

is in April is because of the beginning of prom and graduation season.

Approximately 33% of traffic deaths of 15-to 20-year olds are alcohol related. The KBI and SADD.org websites offer the following tips for a safe night.• Plan ahead what you will say or do if someone offers you alcohol. For example: “No, thanks” or “I actually want to remember this night”.• Know your date before you go. You never really know a person before you have spent some time with them.

• Find out what your curfew is, if you have one, and tell anyone your going with before that night.• Discuss with your parents any after curfew possibilities like parties and get togethers.• If you have a cell phone, make sure it is fully charged or ask to borrow someone’s you know for a few hours. • Discuss plans for the night ahead of time with whomever you are going with.• Just in case have a little extra money on you should you need to call a cab or something like that.• Don’t leave possessions or any food/

beverages unattended.• Know the warning signs of alcohol or drug over dose and call 911 if you see someone experiencing those signs.• If someone you know has been drinking, try to find them a ride home.• Make sure your parents know where you are going, if anything changes make sure to tell them where your going after something or before.• Don’t get into a car with someone who has been drinking.Do not drink and drive or ride with someone who has been or better yet don’t drink at all. Good luck!

By: Erica Willige

• Keep your hands visible.• Do not run from the officer.• Be calm, courteous, and listen.• Provide identification if you are

asked.• You have the right to ask the officer a

question. • If someone you are with is taken into

custody, do not interfere.• Don’t resist.• Be civilized.• Stay inside your vehicle unless the

officer asks you to get out.• If there is a weapon on your person

or in the vehicle verbally inform the officer.

• Wait for the officer to asks for your documents before you reach for them.

• Avoid being argumentative.

Next year, the science wing classrooms will be getting a makeover.

The classrooms will be getting new walls, cabinets, and white boards to turn the rooms into 21st century spaces.

The storage rooms between the classrooms will be turned into lecture rooms so when the teachers are doing labs they can have students go to the lecture rooms to do work.

The tables in the classrooms will be a “bean” shape so labs can be done there, they will also have gas hook ups and sinks.

Work is being done through the district’s $145 million bond issue. It will be done by 2017.

By: Lizabeth ThompsonWhat to do when you are stopped by the police: By: Leigh Amado

Science Wing Makeover

The Topeka Police Department is start-ing a new safety plan for Highland Park High School.

Police Garry Williams said “students can call ‘’Scot Watch’’ if they have any information about a crime or illegal activ-ity at (785) 234-0007 or text (crimes) at 274637 (start message with “Top Tip”).”

Callers can earn up to $2,000 prevent-ing or solving crime on our campus.

It’s completely anonymous and safe.

Scot WatchBy: Leigh Amado

On April 28,2015 Police officers came to our school to talk about Safety tips.

Graduation safety tips

5MAY 2015

To: Class of 2015“You all made it! Way to go! Don’t forget to come visit and never forget Lennie and George. Good luck, Love you. From: Teri Walton

To: Class of 2015“Congratulations on your accomplishments! Continue to work hard towards your goals! From: Mr. and Mrs. Brown

To: Lizabeth Thompson“You’re going to do great when you graduate. Good luck.”From: Erica Willige

To: Smikles“How dare you leave Cherry Buster, Ice Latté, Chocolate Thunder, and me! Fine Go! Get out of our school. (Loves you! Come back and visit Puddi Puddi!)”From: Toasty Hash Pants Heffner

To: Christina and Liz “Congrats! I’ll miss you guys like crazy but come visit us.”From: Lexie

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Students Lose House To Fire

Two Highland Park students lost their home early in the morning on May 7, due to a house fire.

All six members of the family got out and were taken to a local hospital.

They were all later transferred to KU Medical Center in Kansas City.

The Capital Journal estimated damages of $90,000 to the home.

Senior Kayleene Campbell and her brother, freshman Ranza Boyer, were reportedly treated for smoke inhalation.

The school has set up a fund to help the family with things they need.

Link Crew planned to host a bake sale to help raise money for the family. ROTC also volunteered to help.

A collection was taken each of the three nights of the musical.

Social worker Fred Willer said his goal was to raise $500 for the family.

In an email to the staff, Willer said, “This is where we shine, folks, and what makes us the best high school in Topeka. No school has a bigger heart than HP, and I know this from years of working with families through tragedies like this.”

By: Sophia Snepp

James Beutler Coffeyville Athletic Team Member ScholarshipGolf scholarship

8,000

Dakisha Brooks Boys and Girls Cub Youth of the YearBoys and Girls Club ScholarshipTopeka Legal ProfessionalsKansas Kids @ Gear UpAllen CC Merit Academic Scholarship

27,400

Brenda Carrillo MLK Living the DreamAllen CC Presidential ScholarshipHighland Park Pusitz Scholarship

6,000

Stephanie Carrillo Washburn Wiseman ScholarshipTPS Bernice and Larry Robbins ScholarshipHighland Park Pusitz Scholarship

5,000

Breauna Davis Wichita State Founders Merit ScholarshipTopeka Legal ProfessionalsKansas Kids @ Gear UpHighland Park Pusitz Scholarship

32,300

Brittany Fox Washburn University Wiseman ScholarshipTPS Bernice and Larry Robbins ScholarshipKansas Kids @ Gear UpTopeka Kiwanis Club

29,000

Melissa Gonzalez Allen County CC Dean’s ScholarshipAllen County CC Educational Opportunity Highland Park Pusitz Scholarship

4,000

Kloey Hartzell Washburn University Wiseman ScholarshipAleen County CC Presidential

9,000

Bre’Anna Harvey Allen County CC Dean’s Scholarship 3,600

Juanita (Cori) Herrera YWCA Women of ExcellenceDesmond WEA ScholarshipWashburn University Wiseman ScholarshipTopeka Community Foundation Amanda GardnerKansas Kids @ Gear UpHighland Park Pepsi Scholarship

33,250

Michael Houghton Washburn University Wiseman scholarshipWashburn Admissions ScholarshipWashburn Presidential scholarshipEducational Credit Union ScholarshipHighland Park Pusitz Scholarship

21,000

Imani Huggins MLK Living the DreamNAACP, & FashionettaHighland Park Pusitz Scholarship

3,916

Daniel Kingcannon Independence CC Athletic Scholarship 5,000

Angelique Kyles Allen County CC Theatre Scholarship 5,000

Julissa McCall Fashionetta 2,300

Eddie Mendez Kansas State Memorial ScholarshipTopeka Community foundation Jeannie Beaman

6,500

Samantha Mercer Washburn University Wiseman Scholarship 4,000

Destiny Pead Independence CC Athletic Scholarship 5,000

G’Jakyla Rayton Kansas State University Activity Scholarship 6,000

Irvin Salas Washburn University Wiseman ScholarshipWashburn University Presidential ScholarshipWashburn University Admissions ScholarshipWashburn Arts and Science Scholarship

26,000

Sophia Snepp Emporia State Admissions Scholarship 4,000

Emmiley Springfield Delta Sigma Theta scholarshipHighland Park Pepsi scholarship

750

Alexandra Tyson Seward County CC Athletic Scholarship 5,000

Kyra Tucker Labette County CC Athletic ScholarshipHighland Park Pusitz Scholarship

5,000

Antonio Vega Kansas Kids @ Gear upKansas State Memorial ScholarshipKansas State University AVID UniversityKansas State University Housing Leadership AwardMLK Living the Dream

47,150

6may 2015

Seniors Earn $296,236 in Scholarships

Little Seniors: Guess Who? By: Clayton Williams

7April 2015

Row 1: Luz Munoz, Antonio Vega, Augustus Stone, Dillon Fletcher, Eddie Mendez.

Row 2: Colby Randles, Eduardo Gamez, Juleth Diaz, Isiah Martin, Jamal Shabazz.

Row 3: James Beutler, Jocelynne Hearne, Joshua Bracken, Keimara Darr, Kenny Stock.

Row 4: Marshawn White, Michael Houghton, Ricky Kirk, Shaharra White, Stephanie Carrillo.

Row 5: Tiffany Smith, Timothy Green, Vincent Johnson, Alyssa Mattingly, Breauna Davis.

8 may 2015

A night

Prom Fashion

remember to

DaJaia James Daneicia MartinAhmad Winston and Destiny JacksonAngelique Kyles Keimara Darr and T’Asia Cassell

Nathaniel Muriithi and Selena Hernandez on the dance floor.

Davon Craig, Britteny Sowell, and Kavshun Boykin

The crowd dancing to the “cupid shuffle”

Prom candidadtes- Kavshun Boykin and Emmiley Springfield, Christian Wakolee and Stephanie Carrillo, Daniel Rojas and Analisa Galacia, Kenny Stock and Daneicia Martin, Davon Craig and Julissa McCall

Prom king, Daniel Rajos and prom queen, Stephanie Carrillo

9may 2015

Prom“Bests” Promposal

Q: How did you get the idea?A: I thought hard about it.

Q: How long did it take to set it up?A: About 30 minutes.

Q: Were you nervous for the answer?A: I was nervous while I was asking her but I was confident that she’d say yes.

Promposals are an increasingly popular way to ask peo-ple to prom. Brett Wilkins prom-posed to Julissa McCall. Here’s what he had to say about the romantic gesture.

Eddie Mendez and Sophia Snepp for best outfit

Josh Bracken and Brittany Fox for best hair

Keimara Darr and Nathaniel Muriithi for best dancers

Natalie Rodriguez and Adrian Stewart for best couple

Kiki BrooksBrenda Maciel and Cecilia NunoAlexus Lacy and Antonia VegaAnalisa Galicia and Juliet Diaz

Lexie Fuqua dancing to the “cha-cha slide”Pejanae Inyard and Joelle Barksdale Alyssa Mattingly and Xavier McWil-

By: Raven Meadows

Brett Wilkins spells out “Prom?” with tea lights for Julissa McCall

10 May 2015

Thank You to our Yearbook Sponsors

Hanover Pancake House

Absolute Design by Brenda

Allen Insurance

Crown Trophy

David’s Jewelers

Schmidt Vending

Service Master Clean

Tacos El Mexicano

Wolfe’s Camera Shop

Crockers Car Care

Balfour Yearbooks

After high school, some students work during the summer and prepare for adulthood. But two seniors are going above and beyond the usual sleep-in-late all day.

When Gus Stone was 14, he decided that he wanted to be a preacher, but he wasn’t completely serious about it until he was 16.

He plans on attending Heartland Baptist Bible College where he plans on majoring in mission work.

Stone said he was working on his patience and is getting support from his youth group Sold Out Bible Club.

Amber Young has been interning at the Topeka Police

Department for the past semester.

She has always wanted to be an officer since she was a little girl.

Since she started there as an intern, she has been in charge of documenting evidence so that cases don’t run cold and can continue forward through the legal system.

Her supervisor Duke Kisner was quoted in an article about Young in XYZ magazine, that she had personally gone through several large tubs of weapons.

Young was selected through the Heartland Works Program, where they help young adults get job placements.

Super Seniors: Going above and beyondBy: Lexie Fuqua

Amber Young

Gus Stone

Graduation will be held on May 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kansas Expo Center. This year we have a total of 137 graduates.

Speakers will include class valedictorian Irvin Salas, salutatorian Michael Houghton, and class president T’Asia Cassell.

Salas plans on attending Washburn University to major in forensics.

Houghton plans on attending Washburn University to study sports medicine.

Cassell plans on attending Wichita State University to become a surgeon.

This year we will also have a guest speaker Dr. Ruben West a 1987 Highland Park graduate.

West has a bachelor degree of science in criminal Justice and received his PHD in 2004. Today West is a co-author of a medical book entitled “The Surgical First Assistant” and serves as the regional director of American Surgical Professionals.

Save the Date: Graduation May 16By Sophia Snepp

Irvin Salas Michael Houghton T’Asia Cassell

11MAY 2015

Biology teacher, Gabe Dalton, was named “Outstanding Secondary Science Educator” from the Sigma Xi biological society at Kansas State University along with one other teacher from the KCK school district.

Q: How did you get

nominated?

A: Because our new Biomedical Science career pathway programs here at Highland Park have gained in popularity so quickly, Dr. New nominated me for this award.

Q: Were you aware you

were nominated?

A: After she had nominated me for the award, she let me know.

Q: What was your first reaction to winning?

A: Utter surprise. To be honest with you, I never thought about it again after Dr. New told me I had been nominated, I never dreamed I’d have a chance.

Q: Tell me about the

biomedical classes:

A: These are classes that are designed to prepare students with an interest in the medical sciences for employment in the field.

We are offering two classes in the pathway next semester. Principals of Biomedical Science (PBS) was offered this year and we spent the entire semester investigating the death of a fictional person.

Human Body Systems (HBS), will be new next fall and will allow students who have already taken PBS the opportunity to learn about the medical sciences in more depth while focusing on the medical issues of an entire family of individuals.

They are really great classes and are based on the Biomedical Sciences classes that are offered by Project Lead the Way, which has a huge following in other states, including Missouri.

New chrome books to arrive in 15-16 school year

Students of JAG took the first place crown competing against other JAG programs across the state of Kansas in a team marketing in competition held in Wichita, Kansas.

Students competed in categories including interviews, question an d answer, and a video

submission. Highland Park had six

winners from this competition. They were Esther Cash, Trey Bailey, Jerry Evans, Aja Morris, Jacqueline Cabello, and Lashai Clark.

JAG students take first place in marketing competition.By: Leigh Amado

By: Raven Meadows

Gabe Dalton named “outstanding secondary science educator”

Chrome books, which are mini laptops, are coming to the 501 district next year.

According to media specialist, Craig Haugsness, all secondary students (middle school and high school students) will be receiving chrome books within the first couple of weeks of the 2015-2016 school year.

As for Highland Park, 900

chrome books were bought at approximately $250 a piece.

The chrome books are paid for with the $145 million bond issue that was given to the 501 district as a whole.

“The chrome books will give every student all access to a computer and will change a lot of the ways we teach,” Said Dr. H. “This process will be very interesting.”

By: Raven Meadows and Earl Wallace

Biotech teacher Gabe Dalton.

12 May 2015

BUDGET CUTS By Emily Novak

The state of Kansas is experiencing revenue problems which are creating budget challenges for public education and other governmental agencies across Kansas.

The problem started in 2012 when Gov. Sam Brownback sought to eliminate the state income tax. He announced a “March to zero” plan, which first eliminated income tax on small businesses, and reduced rates for individuals.

” We lost more money in the first year of tax cuts than the three years of the Great Recession combined,” said Annie McKay, with the Kansas Center for Economic Growth.

The Topeka 501 school district is facing some severe budget shortfalls in the next few years, and tough decisions are being made now about what programs should be cut.

Impacts of the budget cuts could

be increased class sizes, cutbacks on teachers, increased enrollment fees, and fewer extracurricular activities.

The school district held meetings at each of the high schools to explain the present budget crisis and to get feedback on how best to make cuts in the coming years. About 50 people from the community as well as several Highland Park faculty members attended the meeting on April 29.

There already has been a $1.6 million budget cut for the current school year. Next year the district will lose an additional $1.3 million and $664,879 the following year.

Dr. Julie Ford, superintendant of the USD 501 district, posted a letter to the district’s Facebook page stating what programs would be cut. They include summer school programs (though not for credit recovery), also the equipment and vehicle replacement budget will

be suspended and all field trips paid through the general fund are cancelled.

Pay-to-play athletics is being considered. Athletic director Jaime Cuevas said Highland Park has had pay-to-play sports in the past, about 10 years ago. “ I don’t recall it impacting the number of players or participation,” he said. The program only lasted one or two years. Cuevas says he would consider it again if it means keeping athletic activities.

Dr.Ford said her priorities are keeping the fine arts, music, safety, and extra activities.

Dr. Beryl New said she values anything that won’t disrupt school activities and extra activities.

She believes that children shouldn’t suffer because of adults. She is also committed to not losing any teaching positions.

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A documentary film about legendary Highland Park basketball coach Ken Darting was shown to a select group of supporters, basketball players and the coach on March 28 in the auditorium.

The two-hour film, was directed by Adrian Herrera, class of 08, for his master’s degree in broadcasting at Pittsburg State.

Herrera said the project came about because it was either write a long paper, or do a creative project. The filming was done most of last year, during Coach Darting’s last year leading the Runnin’ Scots.

No one in the audience, not even Herrera’s family and friends, had seen the film. Darting, and his wife Karen, former principal Dale Cushinberry, and many former players were among those in attendance.

After the movie, Herrera opened up the microphone to the coach, who expressed his gratitude. He was emotional after watching the film, saying his years at Highland Park were among the best in his life.

Players also shared their favorite

memories of the coach and playing for the team. Herrera played during the ’07 and ’08 state championship seasons when the Scots went undefeated and won state three years in a row.

Herrera plans to enter the film into several contests and was planning a second showing to HP students and staff. Originally it was scheduled for April 4, but that was Easter weekend so it was postponed. No new date has been set.

By Heather Hooper

Film maker Adrian Herrera, center, with

Eddie Hunt (l) and Jamal McMurray (r) at the

premiere of “We Not Me”

The Tennis season has kicked off with new talents joining. With Head Coach Shawn O’ Brien and Assistant Coach Tom Rogers, the team is making their best effort in succeeding this year.

Sophomores Alex Davis and Jaylon Jackson with freshman Jonathan Ortega have shown promise on the court.

Davis competed in singles while Jackson and Ortega teamed up to compete in doubles.

The team has had players place in many events.

Ortega and Jackson placed

5th in doubles at the Seaman Invitational.

Jackson placed 5th in “All Comers” singles. Vinsonhaler placed 2nd at “All Comers” singles.

Davis placed 4th at “Too Big” tournament and 2nd place in “All Comers” singles, both hosted by Washburn Rural. Ortega placed 1st in his flight at “All Comers” singles.

The Tennis team looks to finish the year strong and represent Highland Park as best as they can.

Their last competition is May 8 at Regionals.

13MAY 2015

Tennis team has new talent

Alex Davis runs to return the ball.

By Eduardo Gamez

Senior Michael Houghton will continue his baseball career at Wash-burn University next year.

Coach Chad Brown has seen a lot of players in the past six years at Highland Park, but one standout has been senior Michael Houghton.

Houghton has been on the team for four years, but played 12 years total.

The best part of playing at Highland Park has been playing for Coach Brown, Houghton said. “He has inspired me to try my hardest at everything in life.”

One of Houghton’s best memories on the HP team was during his freshmen year when they beat Shawnee Heights in regionals. His play ended the game.

Houghton will play baseball

next year for Washburn University, where he plans to study to become an athletic trainer.

One piece of advice that Houghton would give to the underclassmen, “Savor your time in high school because you will miss it even though you wanted it to be over.”

Even though the team hasn’t been very successful, Houghton has enjoyed his high school career.

He said he has grown and wouldn’t change it for anything.

Houghton was named by the Topeka Capital Journal to the All-State Academic Team

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Track Highlights

By Harley Vinsonhaler

Michael Houghton:

Savor your time at HP

Junior Laseanissy Davis ready to throw the shot put.

Freshman William White jumps into the sand pit.

Senior Kavshun Boykin races an opponent in the 400 m. relay.

Freshman Daryona Chambers-Moore bolts from the starting blocks.

14MAY 2015

This is the first time in six years that the golf team has returned to HP. “I feel really good about bringing back the team,” said coach Mike Calhoun.

Senior James Beutler is currently the only member of the eight-member team who competes in tournaments because the rest of the team are just now learning how to play.

Before this year Beutler played on Topeka High’s golf team for a year.

He placed first in a competition this year with a 6 over par on the Forbes Field course against three other teams.

“I was very happy to represent my school,” said Beutler.

Golf: On the Green

SoccerBy: Lenny Baltazar

Softball As of May 4, the Scots softball season record was 2-16. Coach Fernando Adams said some of the team highlights are when they played the entire game, were competitive and had fun. The most competitive players were the freshmen sisters Marcella and Marisol Dominguez. Some of the difficulties the team faced were having to rebuild after losing some returning players. Coach Adams said the hardest parts in preparing for the games were getting the teams to be mentally focused for the games. Coach Adams motivational advice for the players, “Just have fun, try to relax and try to win at the same time.” Coach Adams also emphasized the importance of being a team player. “Softball is a team sport; it doesn’t matter if you’re good at it on your own. You have to work together to win.”

The soccer team only had a roster of 16 girls, but even though not a lot of girls went out for the team, the girls still gave their best to be successful in the soccer field.

“Last year we had experience, but this year is better because we have girls with a lot of positive attitudes,” said coach Elena Buckner.

“We started out with many freshman and some are getting better. We also haven’t scored but I think that the season is going to get better,” said Buckner,

The season record was 0-13 with three games to go, plus regionals at the time of publication.

By: Clayton Williams

James Beutler, Senior, preparing his drive.

By: Alejandro Castillo

Jacqueline Cabello, freshman, kicking the ball.Michelle Martinez, junior, getting ready to bat.

15may 2015

Arts at the Park and the

carnival was held on May 5.

Arts at the Park is a showcase

of student work in the fine arts. On display were artwork and

photos, and performances by

the band, choir and orchestra,

forensics and Louder than a

Bomb.

Outside at the carnival there

was a cakewalk, people selling

popcorn and book give-aways

by the Parity club.

That night there was a

thunderstorm and the power

went out around 6:30 p.m.

The electric company said it

wouldn’t back on until around

10 o’clock.

The choir was performing

when the lights went out, but

hey kept going. Jazz band also

performed in the dark.

Teri Walton said, “When the

lights went out I thought it was

just because of the bad power

we have in the auditorium.”

In the hallway around the

corner from the auditorium

there was displays of pictures

set up of the students artwork.

Art teacher Tiffany Pryor

said, “People just brought

out their phones and used

their phone flash lights to find the people they came with.

Everyone stayed calm.”

Arts at the Park By: Carley Flowers

Some of the artwork by students.

Jordan Peppers and Jamontez Fulton looking at the photos.

Artwork made by a student and it was made into a ball.

Kirsten Zamarripa creating a

strand of graphene.

Ariana Mateos works in the His-

panic Club food booth.

Manuel Ramos and Ledelmy Del Real perform with the folkloric

dancers.

16MAY 2015

Consisting of parables

based on the Gospel

according to St. Matthew,

“Godspell” is a music by

Stephen Schwarts and

John-Michael Tebelak

Jesus recruits a group

of followers, speads love,

and teaches then various

lessons. This eventually

leads to his betrayal at

the hands of Judas and

ultimately his crucifixionOne twist in this

version of “Godspell”

is a gender swap of all

the roles. Junior Cynthia

Gross plays Jesus. The

cast plays a older version

of themselves and may

other mini roles. The

play will be performed

on May 7, 8, and 9.

“Godspell”was directed

by Scott Kickhaefer,

choreographed by Jason

Jones, and musical

director was Teri Walton.

1. Heather King singing “All For The Best”.

2. Cynthia Gross screams “STOP”.

3. Nathaniel Muriithi portraying Noah.

4. The cast performing “Oh Bless The Lord My Soul”.

5. Lexie Fuqua taking orders from Dy-Esha Risby.

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GODSPELL