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I, Jordan Makowski, will my “shop-ping” skills to Cory Whitington.

I, Brittany Malone, will my love ofgreen to Breanna Zimmerman, my car stereosystem to Lance Ligocki and my tolerance ofpain to Morgan Ives.

I, Amanda Marack, will my fashionstyle to Kyle Collom and my attitude to JosieBloomfield.

I, Kendra Marsh, will my “ups” toStephanie Denius, love of foreign food toChelsie Bartlett, and amazing catching skillsto Megan Bartlow.

I, Sara Mets, will all of my love to ScottGoff.

I, Amy Mildenberger, will my ability toplay super C on a 6.5 trombone AL mouth-piece to Aaron O’Neill.

I, Ryan Mullen, will my complete disre-gard for authority to Matthew and MarkusMullen.

I, Micheal Palmer, will Katie Haas to T-Davis.

I, Brittany Park, will my soprano partto Jacy Miller.

I, Kaylee Park, will my urge to dressfor P.E. to Morgan Curley.

I, Justin Phelps, will my parking spotto J.B. Owens.

I, Kayla Phillips, will my outgoing atti-tude to Jordan Wright, and Chelsea Tarquini.I also will my loudness to Bryce Leeman. Heneeds to speak up!

I, John Pierce, will my ability to lie toMrs. Ludwig to Brandon Phillips and Bran-don Creason.

I, Richard Powell, will my fastball toAlex Cundiff.

I, Carley Redman, will my parking spotand all the good times in Lody to LanceLigocki,and my brown flip flops to MorganIves and my ability to stay calm to JosieBloomfield.

I, Amber Ripple, will my hatefulness toHeather Morris.

I, Chad Rudy, will my Bic razor to ClintLallathin.

I, Anderson Scott, will my good farm-ing skills to Mr. Gehrig.

I, Emily Scott, will my locker to MichelleLock.

I, Dixie Sexton, will my sarcasm to ErinPouilliard, my photography skills to JessicaBurress, and my relaxed personality to JennaHazelbaker.

I, Timothy Seyfert, will my quietnessto all.

I, Leah Shepherd, will my strength toget through high school and the first week ofvolleyball to Cortney Keagle and KaylaWatson.

I, Mimi Smith, will my taste to MeganBartlow.

I, Brooke Stevens, will my front-rowspot to Laura, and my powerful guns to KaylaCorzine.

I, Micheal Stiles, will all of my knowl-edge about agriculture to Mr.Gehrig and AlexShaw.

I, Ashley Strange, will nothing to noone.

I, Neil Tipsword, will nothing to no one.I, Amanda Towell, will my pitching

knowledge and experience to Katie Lee.I, Jenna Turner, will my wonderful park-

ing spot to Morgan Ives.I, Kayla Verhoeven, will the ability to

read both bass and treble clef to CoryWhitington.

I, Nicholas Vinson, will my terrific rela-tionship with Coach Denhart to Travis Davisand everything else to Morgan Ives.

I, Brenden Watson, will my wrestlingtalent to Hafner and my ability to throw to thepitcher to Brad Klayer.

I, Jessica Whitington, will my positionas Choir Mistress to Ryan Parker and the jobof babysitting my little brother to AaronO’Neill.

I, Adam Wilson, will my love of sportsto my sister.

I, Kacie Wilson, will my morning sing-a-longs to my sister, Carly.

I, Amanda Witt, will my pencils to JacobDuncheon and my lotion for P.E. to MorganIves.

I, Alisha Wolfe, will my attitude to allunderclassmen.

I, Coty Worrall, will my crazy momentsto Katie Walker.

I, Tiffany Wright, will my locker andmy parking space to my sister Jordan Wright.

I, Justin Wynn, will the Devil Horns toTaylor Wright. Horns in the air! I will my lungcapacity to Lance Ligocki. Carry it well buddy!

I, Zane Youhas, will my boyish charmand ravishing good looks to Travis Davis.

I, Chad Ziegler, will my buddy’s friendto Mike Conley.

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Favorite OHSmemory ...Homecoming.

In 20 years …I’ll be married toa multi-millionaire livingin Californiarelaxing on thebeach.

Fact or Fiction… Inkindergarten, shelifted up her skirtin the hallway.

“Sara Jane”“Sara Jane”“Sara Jane”“Sara Jane”“Sara Jane”

“Mikey”“Mikey”“Mikey”“Mikey”“Mikey”

“Omar”“Omar”“Omar”“Omar”“Omar”

Favorite OHSmemory ...

Football camp.

In 20 years …Returning toOHS for my

sister’sgraduation.

Fact or Fiction… He’s been

pulled over fivetimes, but has

never received aticket.

Sara Mets Amy Mildenberger

Ryan Mullen Michael Palmer

Favorite OHSmemory

...Stealing Mr.D’s football

duringHomecoming

our junior year.

In 20 years …I’ll be bored withmusic education

and become aplastic surgeon.

Fact or Fiction… She admires

men’s feet.

Favorite OHSmemory ...Learning myworthlessness inSaturday school.

In 20 years …Living in a cabinin Wisconsinwith a guy namedJim.

Fact or Fiction… He has “prettyman” feet.

“Mully-Mole”“Mully-Mole”“Mully-Mole”“Mully-Mole”“Mully-Mole”


“Kay-Kay Sam”“Kay-Kay Sam”“Kay-Kay Sam”“Kay-Kay Sam”“Kay-Kay Sam”Favorite OHS

memory ...The last day ofHomecoming

week.

In 20 years …I’ll be a stunning

pharmacytechnician.

Fact or Fiction… She used to

beat her cousinswith

Funnoodles.

Favorite OHSmemory ...Riding throughthe OHS footballgame on mymotorcycle.

In 20 years … I’llbe a millionairecustom automechanic living inCalifornia.

Fact or Fiction... He’s hadsideburns since hewas 10.

“Phelps”“Phelps”“Phelps”“Phelps”“Phelps” “KP”“KP”“KP”“KP”“KP”

Brittany Park Kaylee Park

Justin Phelps Kayla Phillips

Favorite OHSmemory ...Playing the roleof Amneris inAida.

In 20 years …I’ll be a famousTony-winningBroadwayperformer.

Fact or Fiction… She was inlove with theboys of Nsync.


Being unscoredupon in Powder

Puff.

In 20 years …Hopefully, I’ll be

really rich andhave a good

husband.

Fact or Fiction… She used to

be a cheerleader.

“Britt”“Britt”“Britt”“Britt”“Britt”

2The Oakwood Times May 16, 20062222222222John Pierce Richard Powell

Carley Redman Amber Ripple

Favorite OHSmemory ...Freshman yearHomecoming withthe laser light fogmachines.

In 20 years … I’llbe a multi-millionaire afterfiguring out howto clone livers inmy basement.

Fact or Fiction ...He never flushesthe toilet.

“Pierce”“Pierce”“Pierce”“Pierce”“Pierce”

Favorite OHSmemory ...Homecoming,and Powder Puff.

In 20 years …I’ll be owning abusiness, marriedto my tall, dark,handsomehusband livingon the beach.

Fact or Fiction... She used tohave five silverteeth.


WinningSectionals my

sophomore year.

In 20 years …Helping the Cubs

win their 21stWorld Series in a

row.

Fact or Fiction... He rode

Travis’s back fora full Ag class.

“Reek-A-Leek”“Reek-A-Leek”“Reek-A-Leek”“Reek-A-Leek”“Reek-A-Leek”


Homecomingthis year.

In 20 years …Owning a hair

salon/tattooparlor/piercing

parlor withBrittany Maloneand Justin Wynn.

Fact or Fiction... She was inlove with and

looked like Cher.“Rip”“Rip”“Rip”“Rip”“Rip”“Carl”“Carl”“Carl”“Carl”“Carl”

The Oakwood TimesMay 16, 2006 222222323232323Chad Rudy Anderson Scott

Emily Scott Dixie Sexton

Favorite OHSmemory ...Seeing JohnPierce baby-shake CodeyAmos.

In 20 years … Iwill have stolen alarge box and beliving in it.

Fact or Fiction... He likeswearingcheerleadingshorts.

“Emma Kay”“Emma Kay”“Emma Kay”“Emma Kay”“Emma Kay”

Favorite OHSmemory ...FreshmanHomecoming.

In 20 years … Iwould like to bea well-knownmodel and startedin my criminaljustice career.

Fact or Fiction... She used towear Winnie thePooh overalls inmiddle school.

“Rudy”“Rudy”“Rudy”“Rudy”“Rudy” “Stretch”“Stretch”“Stretch”“Stretch”“Stretch” Favorite OHSmemory ...

Playing machovolleyball.

In 20 years …Married and

living in a bighouse.

Fact or Fiction... He’s 7-foot

tall.

“Dix”“Dix”“Dix”“Dix”“Dix”


Swinging, beinginvolved in

everything, andlaughing with my

friends.

In 20 years …Married, two kids,living in Englandas a photographer

Fact or Fiction... She had/has a

speechimpediment.

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Mimi Smith Brooke Stevens

Favorite OHSmemory ... Whenwe went toOzzfest and gotlost on the wayback.

In 20 years … I’llbe owning myown business.

Fact or Fiction ...He won the IESAState 100m and200m as a 7th and8th grader.

“McVoy”“McVoy”“McVoy”“McVoy”“McVoy”

Favorite OHSmemory ...Homecomingfloat building.

In 20 years …I’ll be in Caliowning my ownhair salon.

Fact or Fiction... She had anoutie before sheput a penny in itto make it aninnie.


Decorating Mr.Lee’s house.

In 20 years …I’ll be married

with five kids andworking at an

inner-cityHispanic mission.

Fact or Fiction... She was the

champion of theAg Olympics.

“Shep”“Shep”“Shep”“Shep”“Shep”

“Brooklyn”“Brooklyn”“Brooklyn”“Brooklyn”“Brooklyn”“Meemz”“Meemz”“Meemz”“Meemz”“Meemz”


Powder Puff.

In 20 years …Saving lives in

Baltimore atJohn Hopkins,too busy for a

significantother.

Fact or Fiction ...

She’s afraid ofdryer lint.

The Oakwood TimesMay 16, 2006 222222525252525Michael Stiles Ashley Strange

Jessie Tipsword Amanda Towell

Favorite OHSmemory ... Mr.Gehrigoverflowing thefish tank.

In 20 years …I’ll be amillionaire withmy ownwaterfowlhunting show.

Fact or Fiction... He became anuncle in juniorhigh.

“Neil”“Neil”“Neil”“Neil”“Neil”

Favorite OHSmemory ... 2005Homecoming.

In 20 years …I’ll be a multi-millionaire.

Fact or Fiction... He’s a hugeNorth CarolinaTarheel fan.

“Stranger”“Stranger”“Stranger”“Stranger”“Stranger” Favorite OHSmemory ... The

2005Homecoming.

In 20 years …I’ll be an RN,

hopefully awayfrom here.

Fact or Fiction... She’s a Drama

Queen.

“Cheetoh”“Cheetoh”“Cheetoh”“Cheetoh”“Cheetoh”


Winning PowderPuff our

freshman year.

In 20 years …I’ll be living inFlorida with a

job in sportsmanagement.

Fact or Fiction... When she wasborn, she could

fit in a shoebox.

“Mike”“Mike”“Mike”“Mike”“Mike”

2The Oakwood Times May 16, 20062626262626Jenna Turner Kayla Verhoeven

Nick Vinson Brenden Watson

Favorite OHSmemory ...Homecomingweek and thedance with James.

In 20 years …Married, living ina small town,teachingkindergarten.

Fact or Fiction ...She has her nosepierced.

“Jenn”“Jenn”“Jenn”“Jenn”“Jenn”

Favorite OHSmemory ...Playing inSupersectionalsmy sophomoreyear.

In 20 years …I’ll be a rich salesrepresentative.

Fact or Fiction... He scratched atemporary tattoooff his face,causing a scar.

Favorite OHSmemory ... Whenwe went to Alvinand terrified thepeople with our

black hoodies.

In 20 years …I’ll be in some

high-paying jobas a sketch artist

for some bigcompany.

Fact or Fiction... She can play

eight instruments.

“Eariea”“Eariea”“Eariea”“Eariea”“Eariea”

“Bud”“Bud”“Bud”“Bud”“Bud”“Vinny”“Vinny”“Vinny”“Vinny”“Vinny”


Winning twoRegional titles in

baseball andWatson Friday

nights.

In 20 years ... I’llbe Vice Presidentof Operations at

Watson Tire.

Fact or Fiction... He has read allthe Harry Potter

books.

The Oakwood TimesMay 16, 2006 222222727272727Jessica Whitington Adam Wilson

Kacie Wilson Amanda Witt

“Kace-a-lace”“Kace-a-lace”“Kace-a-lace”“Kace-a-lace”“Kace-a-lace”

Favorite OHSmemory ...Running throughthe halls of myhigh school,screaming at thetop of my lungs.

In 20 years …I’ll be a soccermom without amini-van.

Fact or Fiction... That’s her reallaugh.

“Willie”“Willie”“Willie”“Willie”“Willie”Favorite OHSmemory ... TheHomecomings,football games,

and wrestlingmeets.

In 20 years …I’ll own a

successfulbusiness and

coaching my kids.

Fact or Fiction... He’s going

bald.

“Nit Witt”“Nit Witt”“Nit Witt”“Nit Witt”“Nit Witt”


Homecomingweek and

shopping tripswith Kristi.

In 20 years …I’ll be a teacher

with two kidsand a chihuahua.

Fact or Fiction... She drank gas

once when shewas little.

“Leetah”“Leetah”“Leetah”“Leetah”“Leetah”Favorite OHSmemory ... The30-hour musicalpractices.

In 20 years …Living in Londonand teachingcreative writing ata small college.

Fact or Fiction... She is double-jointed in herelbows.


Favorite OHSmemory ... ChadZiegler gettinghis nose broke.

In 20 years …Rich with kids.

Fact or Fiction… She likesscrawny guys.

“Alisha”“Alisha”“Alisha”“Alisha”“Alisha”

“Mr. Wynn”“Mr. Wynn”“Mr. Wynn”“Mr. Wynn”“Mr. Wynn”

“Code-meister”“Code-meister”“Code-meister”“Code-meister”“Code-meister”


Preaching aboutJesus to Josh

Burress.

In 20 years …I’ll own a tattoo

parlor/hair salon.

Fact or Fiction… He has a

secretrelationship withBrittany Malone.

Alisha Wolfe Coty Worrall

Tiffany Wright Justin Wynn

Favorite OHSmemory ...Winning the

Homecomingpep assembly this

year.

In 20 years …I’d like to be

working as a RNand raising a

family.

Fact or Fiction… She is already

a CNA atColonial Manor.

“Tiffy”“Tiffy”“Tiffy”“Tiffy”“Tiffy”

Favorite OHSmemory ...Going into thegym as afreshman onHomecoming.

In 20 years …I’ll be working asa CNA or CPA.

Fact or Fiction… She has tosleep with the TVon.


“Zig”“Zig”“Zig”“Zig”“Zig”Favorite OHS

memory ...Having every

class with Robthe last two

years.

In 20 years …I’ll be married

and livingsomewhere away

from here.

Fact or Fiction… He turned onthe school TVswith his watch.

Zane Youhas Chad ZieglerFavorite OHSmemory ...Being crownedHomecomingKing.

In 20 years …Directing JustinCox.

Fact or Fiction… He wants tobe just like AndyStitzer.

“Zane-Train”“Zane-Train”“Zane-Train”“Zane-Train”“Zane-Train”

“My ho“My ho“My ho“My ho“My how ww ww ww ww we’ve’ve’ve’ve’ve ce ce ce ce changed in four yhanged in four yhanged in four yhanged in four yhanged in four yearearearearears!”s!”s!”s!”s!”

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FreshmanThe OHS

w r e s t l i n gteam placedfirst in theCounty.

Kendra Marshand Zane Youhaswere Homecomingattendents.

The girls cross countryteam, including Erin Davis andJessica Calton, made it out ofRegionals into Sectionals.

Purple lockers and newfloor tiles were added to thebuilding.

Sophomore

SeniorJunior

Licenses werereceived, and gas pricesweren’t nearly as bad aswe thought they were.

The co-op betweenArmstrong-Potomac was decidedon.

The boys baskThe boys baskThe boys baskThe boys baskThe boys basketball team placed first in the Countyetball team placed first in the Countyetball team placed first in the Countyetball team placed first in the Countyetball team placed first in the County, and the, and the, and the, and the, and thecheerleaders placed second. During the season, Coach Ray Wittmanncheerleaders placed second. During the season, Coach Ray Wittmanncheerleaders placed second. During the season, Coach Ray Wittmanncheerleaders placed second. During the season, Coach Ray Wittmanncheerleaders placed second. During the season, Coach Ray Wittmann

received his 300threceived his 300threceived his 300threceived his 300threceived his 300thwin.win.win.win.win.

Katie Haas andDonnie Martin wereSadies attendants.Carley Redman andBrenden Watson wereHomecoming atten-dants.

Our class won the homecom-ing pep assembly for the first time.

The old woodenbleachers were re-placed with metalbleachers that werehandicap accessible.The press box was alsoreplaced.

Miss Dodge led the first everOHS soccer team. The co-ed teamplayed at Oakwood Grade School.

The OAP football team made it to State Playoffs, helping to make theco-op between schools a success.

Dirk Miller was the headboys basketball coach, makinghim the third of four headcoaches. Nic Difillippo (left)was the junior varsity basket-ball coach.

We won theWe won theWe won theWe won theWe won thePowder Puff gamePowder Puff gamePowder Puff gamePowder Puff gamePowder Puff gamefor the fourth yearfor the fourth yearfor the fourth yearfor the fourth yearfor the fourth yearin a row.in a row.in a row.in a row.in a row.

The Drama Club put onthe production, Faith County,Brittany Park (left) playedFaye McFaye.

Zane Youhas and Kendra Marsh were elected Homecoming King andQueen. They were also chosen as SARand DAR.

Brenden Watson placed fourthin state for wrestling. The journal-ism staff placed third in the firstIHSA journalism competition, withfour individual placers.

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“Bren”“Bren”“Bren”“Bren”“Bren” “Barr”“Barr”“Barr”“Barr”“Barr”

“Jack”“Jack”“Jack”“Jack”“Jack”

Brenna O’Neil Eric Barr

Joey Debonis Ellen Adams

Through the last 12 years of schooling, the Class of 2006 has picked up a few classmates along the way, and lost a few as well.Here are a few of the lost ones we were able to track down.

Last year attendedOakwood schools ...3rd grade.

Current school ...Rhinelander (Wis.) HighSchool.

Plans aftergraduation ...Attending PurdueUniversity.

In 20 years ... Be rich,happy and married.

Favorite memory ofOakwood ... Thewarmer weather thanWisconsin.

Last year attendedOakwood schools ... 7thgrade.

Current school ...(Champaign) CentennialHigh School.

Plans after graduation... Majoring inConstruction Design andManagement.

In 20 years ... Buildinghouses and living in ahouse I built.

Favorite memory ofOakwood ... Campingwith Luke and Bryan.

Last year attendedOakwood schools ... 6th

grade.

Current school ...University of Illinois. He

graduated from (Urbana)University High last year.

Plans after graduation... Programming job at a

game company.

In 20 years ... I wouldlike to be programming

games in Japan.

Favorite memory ofOakwood ... Going to my

older brother’s footballgames.

Last year attendedOakwood schools ...

Freshman year.

Current school ... IllinoisValley Central in

Chillicothe.

Plans after graduation... To go to SouthernIllinios University andmajor in architecture.

In 20 years ... Marriedand living happily ever

after.

Favorite memory ofOakwood ... Gettinglocked in the library.

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The Oakwood TimesMay 16, 2006 222223333333333By Brenden Watson

The Oakwood Softball team has sloweddown from their fast start. They are now 11-18. The team had a difficult time getting clutchhits with runners on base.

“Every game we’ve played, we’ve hadan opportunity to win,” said Coach RickBough.

Katie Haas got her 100th career hit onApril 21 against Ficher. She is only the fourthplayer in OHS history to achieve 100 careerhits.

Deanna Wise has the record at 115 ca-reer hits. Haas has a legitimate shot at break-ing the record. There are six games left andKatie now has 105 hits.

“It was exciting since I’ve been play-ing for four years, said Haas. “It was a bigaccomplishment that I am happy to get.”

The team has been improving sincetheir recent slump. They have won three out

Seniors preparing for one last postseason run

By Nick VinsonWith the season coming to a close, the boys’ track team hopes for an extra push from

some upper classmen.Senior Corey Lomax has been one of the main contributors to some of the success the

team has accomplished so far this year.“I know that I am a little undersized, but I am confident,” said the 5’8” Lomax, who is a

mere half inch away from tying the school’s all-time high jump record.The record stands at 6’3 ½”, which was set by Brian Moore in 1979 and was tied by Joel

Watson in 2004.Along with many hours of practice at the high school, Lomax has been doing some

practicing with his high jump set in his front yard.“I’ve been working hard and my goal is to place in State,” said Lomax.Lomax and the rest of the boys’ track team will be competing at sectionals on May 19 at

Unity. The state meet will be held the following week on May 26.

of the last five games. Those wins have comeagainst quality opponents. OHS defeated thenumber one seed in their Regionals with a 3-1 win over Schlarman.

“We are starting to come around withour hitting and defense,” said Bough. “Wehave been playing well against tough com-petition.”

The team will play Bismarck-Henningin Bismarck to open Regionals on May 17.

They have lost to the Blue Devils twicethis season. Each of these losses has beenby one run. The team is hoping to avengethose loses by a win in the postseason.

“Since they beat us twice, we have togo out on the field confident thinking we canwin,” said Haas.

The other teams in the Bismarck Re-gional are Georgetown-Ridge Farm,Armstrong-Potomac and Schlarman.

Boys looking to step up in Regional

Girls take third at County meet

Senior Kendra Marsh readies herself behind the plate to catch the ball. Marsh and therest of her senior teammates will try to make the season last as long as they can. (Photo byDixie Sexton)

Lomax eyes trip to State andschool record in high jump

By Laura LucasThe girls’ track team has had an eventful year so far. Their season will continue

through May 19, ending with the state track meet held at Eastern Illinois University.“I think that the team could have been better, but so many of the meets were

cancelled that the girls didn’t have all the chances that they could have,” said CoachLynn Anderson.

The team placed fourth in a mini meet at Catlin. Only two county schools weren’tcompeting at that meet.

The girls competed in the Vermilion County track meet on May 5 at Catlin HighSchool, taking third place overall.

Stephanie Denius took first in the triple jump and 300m hurdles, and third in thehigh jump and 100m dash. Ashley Sermak received second in the 800m and 1600mruns. Kayla Corzine received third in the shot put. Kassi Ziegler was fourth in the triplejump, and Liz Todd was fifth in the long jump.

The team also received third in the 1600 relay, second in the medley relay, fifth inthe 3200m relay, fourth in the 400 meter relay, and fourth in the 800 relay.

By Kendra MarshFor those of you without plans tonight,

grab a buddy and head towards Jamaica. TheComets’ baseball team will be playing SaltFork at 4:30 p.m. for the first game of Regionals.

Although the season didn’t go as ex-pected, the team has high expectations forthe Regional competition.

“I think we can win Regionals. We havea pretty good shot at winning Sectionals tooif we play like we can,” said senior left fielder,Robert Hubbard.

Assistant Varsity Coach DaveMarkwell agrees with Hubbard that if the teamplays the way they are capable of playingthey will be competitive with any team in thearea.

“We’re starting to put it all together;hitting is coming and the pitching is doingwell,” Markwell adds.

The winner of the game tonight will beplaying St Joseph-Ogden at Gifford tomor-row at 4:30 p.m. for the Regional semifinals.

Booster Club preparing for first golf outingThe OHS Booster Club is planning a

golf outing as a fundraiser for the next schoolyear. The outing will take place on July 1 atBlue Needles Golf Course.

Any one who would like sponsor a hole,volunteer or put together a foursome shouldcall Sonna Lee at 474-4625 or Leslie Pouilliardat 474-4077.

Junior Ashley Sermak strides away from a Bismarck-Henning runner duringthe 800m run at the Vermilion Valley Conference meet. Sermak took second in theevent. (Photo by Kacie Wilson)


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By Brooke Stevens

Okay, so many senior issue columnsmight drone on about how they are either sadbecause we are leaving OHS or ecstatic be-cause we are getting the heck out of this place.I’m not too big on that so let’s just get it overwith and move on. I will miss my friends andthe memories that we have made these past12 years, but I am more than ready to start anew chapter in my life. There. My versionwas sweet, simple, and to the point.

I am still over excited about our recentjournalism competitions, so I thought I wouldtalk about them. We had an assembly for theclass and it was in the paper, but I am here toinform the readers of the behind the scenesaction.

At Sectionals, our goal was just to beatUniversity High School. Every year it seemsthat The Oakwood Times falls short to the“brainy” kids that go to Uni. When Erin Pooand I walked into the Yearbook Layout con-test, we lost all hope of winning anything.The program that we had to use was brandnew to us and we didn’t have the slightestclue. We began to figure it out and were quiteproud of ourselves until we glanced acrossthe room and saw the Uni kids creating somesort of masterpiece. We were knocked downa few inches. We finished our layout andhoped for the best.

I felt like the dumbest person to walkthe planet when I walked into my ComputerGenerated Graphics contest. There were onlyfour of us in the room, but I had no idea was

a computer generated graphic was. When Ivolunteered to take on the challenge, I neverknew I might have to turn in a blank sheet ofpaper. I spent the first30 minutes surfing theweb to try and figureout what I was evensupposed to be mak-ing.

The girl next tome was more than pre-pared. She kept askingquestions about pro-grams and files andeverything was wayover my head. Sheeven had a program ofher own which shebrought on her USBport. I turned my com-puter screen awayfrom her so I wouldn’tbe embarrassed whenshe saw that I was try-ing to figure out howto even get started. She ended up yelling ather computer because it wouldn’t do whatshe wanted it to.

At awards, we never expected to do aswell as we did. We didn’t beat UniversityHigh, but we received several awards. Ap-parently, yelling at a computer doesn’t doanything for you because I ended up placingsecond in Computer Generated Graphics,

beating the crazy girl next to me. The an-nouncer even said we should get the spiritaward because we were going crazy! Ten out

the 12 people advancedto state.

At State, thewhole team felt nowherenear prepared. Therewere over 50 schoolsthere and we were oneof the few smallschools. Dixie was theonly girl who had a cam-era that fit in her purse,I still didn’t know whata graphic was, and totop it all off, I didn’thave the slightest cluehow to work a MACcomputer. To say theleast, we were in wayover our heads.

We had to leaveawards early, but beforewe did, we talked to the

school who ended up winning the wholething. They asked us how many people wehad in our school, and when we said around300 students, their reply was “in your school,not in your class.” They were amazed thatour entire school has less people than oneclass in theirs. I might add that their paperwas absolutely amazing! Erin decided to giveout her number to some guy on that team and

he agreed to call us with the results.I was curling Erin’s hair when she an-

swered his phone call. By the expression onher face, I new something amazing had hap-pened. Then I heard “Erin Davis? I’m ErinDavis!” Then she started crying and handedthe phone off. Erin Poo got the rest of theresults and hung up the phone. We hadplaced third in the State! The entire busstarted screaming, and I’m pretty sure wenearly gave the driver a heart attack. Mr. Leewas just sitting at the back of the bus shak-ing his head in disbelief.

We were afraid that the boy was lyingto us so we went to check the internet. Mr.Lee decided to race us to his room, but just ashe took off, his bag broke and his camera andbatteries rolled down the hall. We took aminute to laugh and then we raced passedhim.

After being reassured about our vic-tory, we called Mrs. Ludwig and left her avery loud, obnoxious voice mail. The excite-ment was just too much for us. Not only didwe place third, but the infamous Uni Highdidn’t even place in the top 10! That day wasone to be remembered!

So to all of you going to be upperclass-men, who are trying to decide on your elec-tives, why not give journalism a chance? Notonly will you get hands on experience in in-terviewing, writing, and page layout, butyou just might get to watch Mr. Lee make afool out of himself.

What goes around comes around. I’m sure you’veall heard that before. And this follows with a little thingcalled Karma. Karma, from my understanding is when youdo something for someone, and it returns to you in an-other form, or even in another life. You may also believe itfollows the phrase, “Do unto others as you would havethem do unto you,” which is a lesson from the Bible.

I learned this one night on a first-hand basis. AfterI got off of work one evening, I was giving my friendDavid a ride to his friend’s house from work. I stopped bythe Speedway up north in Danville to put gas in my car.As I was pumping my gas, I looked down at the ground,and I noticed a check stub. At first I wasn’t even going tomess with it, but then as I was pumping my gas, I thoughtabout it, and I figured I wouldn’t want my information onthe ground like that. I seriously doubt anyone else wouldeither. So I picked it up and opened it. There were twocheck stubs, and one of them still had the check attached!

When I got in my car and showed David the check(which was almost $300), his first thought was “I wonderif we can cash this!” I told him it wasn’t a good idea, and

we should go to the address on the check and see if we couldget a reward out of it. I didn’t really think we were going toget anything out of it, but I would want someone to do the

same thing for me if I lost my check.So, first of all, I don’t know the side streets of

Danville very well. I know how to get to the essentialplaces, but when it comes to specific places with direc-tions of “turn left here, then right there,” I’m lost. We hadto figure out where James Place was.

We called one of our buddies Seth from Domino’sand asked him where it was. He told us, but we had tohave him drive out there and show us where it was atanyways, because like I said, I get lost very easily.

We got to the house and the lady that answeredthe door looked at us really weird. We asked her if thename on the check lived there and explained to her wherewe found it. She was very thankful that we brought thecheck back to her house. She told us to hang on for asecond and came back with forty dollars for us. All Icould say was, “Wow thank you!”

So basically, what I am trying to get across is thatwhen you do things for others, you get things in return.It may not be an immediate result, but eventually Karmawill come back to you. But keep in mind, bad Karma canreturn as well.

ByKaylaPhillips

Journalism competition was much more than expected

I believe in KarmaHopefully my good deed will be paid back


By Dixie Sexton

Whistling Dixie

Bough’sBough’sBough’sBough’sBough’sCluesCluesCluesCluesClues

ByJoshBough

I grew up with a softball field a block away from myhouse. I can remember hearing the distinct sound of thebat hitting the ball. PLINK! A game had started and Inever wanted to miss a second of it.

I would run inside to get money for a Pixy Stick,and off I went. I was a fan of the Muncie-Fithian girls’softball team, as my mother was the coach. I learned thevalues of the game, while never actually playing withthese girls that were double my age.

I loved the bond the girls had. Between the cheersand the tears I was there to see it all. With each game Igained respect for the players as well as the sport. I didn’trealize it at that point, but I have continued the lessons Ilearned then throughout my life.

The race to first base can be seen as my primaryand secondary schooling. Though it takes quite a greatdeal of effort to get the ball in the air, it’s worth the satis-faction of watching it fly. As goes my schooling strugglesthus far, but now I’m ready to fly. Everyone has to startsomewhere right?

The determination to get to second base can becompared to my journey to college. It takes courage tolead off, but once you have, you had better stand strongin your decision. Whether you choose to take risks orplay it safe, college will present a newfound test on yourdetermination. However, the real test comes when you

Going to college will be like stealing second base

stand up for yourself. Whether you’re standing up for yourclass choices or otherwise, don’t let anyone one tell youyou’re not important.

The idea of getting to third base often seems unlikely,with all the rules of play and chances of outs. That’s yourintention though, and you will prove the doubters wrong.Honestly, people probably expect you to live in the town yougrew up in for the rest of your life, but this is your chance toprove them wrong. I honestly hop eto live in England one

day, and even if that never happens, its the fact that I willstill believe it could happen.

Take up a career in your desired field and go whereit takes you. You may not know what a new town holdsin store for you, but embrace your fears and grow fromthem. Meeting new people allows you to build strongrelationships so that they may be there when you needthem most.

Finally, the hope and aspiration to making it tohome plate makes your heart race. Your run will help theteam, assuming you make it in safely. In life deciding toown a home, marry, and have children gives you a greatdeal of value to society. Not to mention that this allowsthe game to continue.

I learned that my talent never came with hand-eyecoordination, but I also learned to love the game of soft-ball and all the morals it teaches you. From the coachesand the fans, life lessons can be learned if you’re willingto listen.

Your life outside of high school will continue topresent you curve balls, line drives, and home runs. Forwhether you choose to play your game at a slow or fastpace, I hope you realize that it’s not whether you’ve wonor whether you’ve lost, but more importantly, it’s howyou played the game.

So, I’ve decided that al-though I have always looked for-ward to college, I don’t want togo anymore. Not because it’ll betoo hard or too far from home, butbecause I don’t really feel likedoing anything at all.

The U of I won’t be a badplace to be, but I’d much ratherjust hang out with my friends allthe time. They’re good people.

The problem is this: I don’twant to do ANYTHING … includ-ing going to work. And it’s notthat I don’t like work. I do. But Ilike the people at work, not thestanding there, swiping groceriesacross a laser, and taking peoples’money that I don’t even get tokeep.

But to tell you the truth,work is one of the most fun things.I have made gobs of friends atwork, and I’m more than a littlesurprised that it hasn’t gotten mefired.

Everyday that I work I talkto every other checker there.Even when the customers arethere. And there may or may nothave been a few times that I’veanswered my phone at work ...while I was with a customer.

And I don’t really domuch. I mostly stand there ex-cept from 5 to 6 p.m. That’s thebusy time. Don’t come in then.

I’d rather take a nap. Andone time I did. But I was only acouple of minutes late for work.

I also like to travel. I’m go-ing to Haiti again this summer. Ihad fun last year and helped alot of people, so I decided it wasa good thing to do.

In fact, I think it may bethe only thing that I’m doing(that takes effort) that I want todo. Everything else is just blah.

All I want to do is hangout with my friends. It’s the mostfun I have. I have a lot of them

too. Not just your averagefriends either. I have friendsfrom everywhere, all kinds ofthem. I try to make friends withpeople wherever I go. Myfriends are my favorite peopleto hang out with for a reason.It’s because they’re amazing.

The friends fromOakwood, St. Joe, Mahomet...everywhere. And it doesn’tmatter where we are. We go ev-erywhere together, theOakwood Truck Plaza, Barnesand Noble, Steak ‘n Shake,Chevy’s, La Pot, the MunciePark . Those are where thememories are. And those are theplaces I want to stay forever.

Ew. That was sappy.Anyway, there was one

thing that I wanted to do, but Ican’t. I wanted to stay in Haitifor a year. It’s my favorite placeon Earth and I get to help a lotof people. That’s what I really

want to do. Unfortunately, I can’tstay for that long because I haveonly been to Haiti once and,“Rules are rules.”

So, I guess I’ll just go tothe U of I. But I’ll make fun, be-cause that’s how I roll. And mostof my friends will still be around. Ican “hang” with them when I feellike.

But the others will be goneand that’s not okay with me at all.I will miss them, but I hope I’llmake new friends too. And if Idon’t, my friends promised thatthey’d still be there.

The the good part aboutgraduating is that now I canchoose who I WANT to talk to. Idon’t have to make pointless con-versation with people that I don’treally know.

Life is good… except for allthe work it takes to make it good.That, I could most definitely dowithout.

I’ll make fun, becausethat’s how I roll.

A trip around the bases

Life with my friends is good, work is not so goodMoving on with my life

Did yDid yDid yDid yDid you knoou knoou knoou knoou knowwwww...............

The Class of ‘06 PowderPuff never had a single point

scored against them.

Fortyseniors havea name twin,

triplet, orquadruplet.

The seniors werethe first class to

have the new dresscode all four years

of high school.

Twenty of 89seniors earned avarsity letter as

a freshman.

Mr. Gehrig, Mrs. Ludwig, and Mrs. Thorntonshared their freshman year as teachers with the

Class of 2006.

Eightseniors have a

classmatewith the same

last name.

The Class of ‘06includes a Katie Jo,a Kendra Jo, and a

Kacie Jo.

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