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Hi.LifeLee’s Summit High SchoolVolume 83 Issue 11

Goodbye, MAP! Surviving the Last 12 Weeks of School, Senioritis, LegoLand, Super Subs, Continuing Traditions, WorkOut, Mr. Tiger, Spring Break at Home, Under the Influence, Project Cinderella, Top TV Shows, Spring Break Playlist, Baseball, Track and Cross Country, Girls Basketball Goodbye, MAP! Surviving the Last 12 Weeks of School, Senioritis, LegoLand, Super Subs, Continuing Traditions, WorkOut, Mr. Tiger, Spring Break at Home, Under the Influence, Project Cinderella, Top TV Shows, Spring Break Playlist, Baseball, Track and Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Goodbye, MAP! Surviving the Last 12 Weeks of School, Senioritis, LegoLand, Super Subs, Continuing Traditions, WorkOut, Mr. Tiger, Spring Break at Home, Under the Influence, Project Cinderella, Top TV Shows, Spring Break Playlist, Baseball, Track and Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Goodbye, MAP! Surviving the Last 12 Weeks of School, Senioritis, LegoLand, Super Subs, Continuing Traditions, WorkOut, Mr. Tiger, Spring Break at Home, Under the Influence, Project Cinderella, Top TV Shows, Spring Break Playlist, Baseball, Track and Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Goodbye, MAP! Surviving the Last 12 Weeks of School, Senioritis, LegoLand, Super Subs, Continuing Traditions, WorkOut, Mr. Tiger, Spring Break at Home, Under the Influence, Project Cinderella, Top TV Shows, Spring Break Playlist, Baseball, Track and Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Goodbye, MAP! Surviving the Last 12 Weeks of School, Senioritis, LegoLand, Super Subs, Continuing Traditions, WorkOut, Mr. Tiger, Spring Break at Home, Under the Influence, Project Cinderella, Top TV Shows, Spring Break Playlist, Baseball, Track and Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Goodbye, MAP! Surviving the Last 12 Weeks of School, Senioritis, LegoLand, Super Subs, Continuing Traditions, WorkOut, Mr. Tiger, Spring

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CRANIUM CONVERSATIONEDITOR’S LETTER

Dear readers, I was sick all last week. I am not asking for chicken soup or some orange juice, all I am wanting is to move the health room back to A building. On Friday I was really sick but still at school because I can only miss so many days for the business program. While sitting in the newspaper room I started to dose off from my fl u medicine and Amanda kept telling me that I should really go to the health room. So accustomed to the close proximity of the health rooms from last year I thought to my self: ‘Self, I think you can make it down the stairs, talk to one of the nurses and go home, legally.’ After walking down the stairs and holding down breakfast, I then discovered that the infi rmary had been turned into a math offi ce, and there is only one nurse’s station on the whole campus. That is like having one bathroom for 6 kids (ah, The Brady Bunch). Not only will it be fi lled with fi les and kids but also it is inconvenient for those in A building. I can see how they think it is a good idea to have all of the fi les in one place but I am sick and tired and I have no energy to walk that far when in that condition. I propose switching to electronic fi les. It would cut down on paper used to fi le our illnesses and prosperity can enjoy the effortless two rooms per campus era as I did my fi rst 3 years.

It is what it is,

Courtney Stoddard

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Contact Us!Courtney Stoddard- Editor-in-Chief- CStoddard@r7mail.leesummit.k12.mo.us

Matthew Gratton- Opinions Editor- MGratton1@r7mail.leesummit.k12.mo.us

On The Web-Up and Running

www.jlabmag.com- for extra photos and interviews not seen in this issueAlso check out our podcast on this site.

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Although I enjoy eating my daily pack of cookies just as much as the next person, I know that excercise is important. Find out about different activities to stay in shape on page 11.

According to junior Kelsey Knoche the actress Kate Hudson would portray her in her life story. Find out more about what make her tick on page 5.

I LOVE THIS SHOW. No wonder it is on the top shows list. I mean, tell me another show with such amazing play on words as ‘McSteamy.’ Page 16.

Editor-in-chief: Courtney StoddardGraphics Editor: Garrick HallPhotography Editor: Cameron WileyAssistant Photography Editor: Olivia McgheeFeatures Editors: Jordan Markway, Josiah JonesNews Editor: Kelsey Leftwich Opinions Editor: Matthew GrattonEntertainment Editors: Erik Dierking, Sydney RohanSports Editor: Bobby Hagedorn Assistant Sports Editor: Josh KennedyFashion Editor: Crystal LawsonWeb page Designer: Greg Kinman Webcast Editor: Ashley MoranCopy Editor: Casse OberweatherBusiness Managers: Kelsey Hedberg, Theresa SimsWriters: Mallory Brown Daniel Kliethermes Aaron WoodEricka Cherry Greg Kinman Brian DuncanCasey Cole Sara McCurren Megan VemmerDanielle Polk Brittany Westhoff Brittney WestMelissa Greene Sarah Pyle Nicole Schmidt Katelyn Rawert Taylor RicePhotographers:Lindsey Bales Kali HerbertAdvisor:Mr. Marc Russell

Correction:In the Feb. 23 issue, a photographer paired a photo of sophomore Toni Nelson with a cutline that included a reference to a popular Nellie Furtado song. The writer’s intention was to pull the reader into the story with a reference to a song about dancing that most students would connect to. The photographer, her editor, and the staff of the Hi.Life never intended to suggest that the girl in the picture was doing any more than dancing or to attach a label to the student that might suggest that she is not a good person. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused to readers or to Ms. Nelson.

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BY: KELSEY LEFTWICH NEWS EDITOR

I love the Country Club Plaza.

The restaurants are great, the

stores are stylish, and it’s not

uncommon to see a street

musician or artist on the street.

Street performers are facing a

proposed ordinance banning

panhandling, threatening to

keep them from performing on

the Plaza, Zona Rosa, downtown

and Westport.

If the ordinance, proposed

by mayoral candidate John

Fairfield, is passed by the

Kansas City council, anyone

disobeying it will face a fine

of $500 and six months in jail.

While I want performers and

artists to be protected from this

ban, I do think that aggressive

begging should be restricted.

A performer or artist is a

talented craftsman. These

people should be allowed to

accept donations for performing

or money for their art. People

who ask for money while

providing no service or good,

should not be allowed to ask for

money on sidewalks.

I’m more willing to donate

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they are performing a service or

providing a good.

I think a good compromise

would be to regulate the people

who perform or sell goods.

One way to regulate would be

to assign some sort of seller’s

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keep aggressive begging off the

streets and protect legitimate

performers and artists.

The countless days of those tedious practices are soon

coming to an end. Hearing the phrases ‘Get enough sleep’ and ‘Eat a good breakfast’ over and over again will soon be over. The full and stressful weak of testing for sophomores and juniors is soon changing. According to R7 Director of Assessment/ MSIP Pete Muenks, the MAP test is changing to end of the year course exams. Algebra 1, English 2, and Biology 1 will be changing two years from now in spring 2009. American Government will be changing in spring 2010. “Whenever you take the class, you will take the end of year course exam,” Muenks said. MAP testing affects the schools and the teachers to show that they meet the states standards. “Principals have been upset with students not trying because it doesn’t directly effect them,” Muenks said. End of the year course exams will be at least 10 percent of student’s final grades, just like finals. “School districts will be allowed to change the percent on the exams,” Muenks said. End of the year course exams will be replacing the finals. “Students will still have to take semester finals for the all classes though,” Muenks said. Another big change

Goodbye, MAP!MAP testing is soon changing

By: Mallory Brown

Change in Map Testing. Map is designed for the tenth grade math level and the eleventh grade communication arts level. They have decided to not get rid of map testing but to change it to the end of the year test. The test will replace the district final and teachers will not be able to look at the test just as if it were an actual map test. Photo / Olivia McGhee

would be the consistency of all 524 schools teaching the same things. “Everyone throughout the state will be taking the same test, so students should be learning the same things,” Muenks said. Committees of teachers are coming together to decide what to put on each of the exams. “They will be deciding what is fair game on the end of the year course exams,” Muenks said. These new test will be very similar to MAP testing. It will still have constructed response and multiple choices.

“End of the year course exams will be given much later than the MAP test. These will be around the first week of May,” Muenks said. Another idea that the state board proposed was to replace the MAP test with the ACT or another college entrance exams. They rejected this idea last summer. Say goodbye to all those boring practices and to the stressful week of testing that doesn’t directly affect grades. By spring 2010, all of those will be gone.

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Junior Kelsey Knoche knows what it means to “have it all.” She plays varsity basketball, volleyball, and runs track. Even though Knoche is very busy with her extracurricular activities, she still finds time to be an honor student. While some might feel like they know Knoche because of her bright spotlight, the Hi.Life managed to go in-depth and get to know the real Kelsey Knoche. -Sara McCurren

1. If I tried out for American Idol, I would sing:

2. Actor who would play you in your life story:3. Select a Family:

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4. If I could live in a TV show for a week it would be:

5. If I could meet anybody dead or alive and ask them one question, it would be:

6. If I could take the place of any teacher it would be:

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Survival Seven Tips to surviving the last 12 weeks of school

By: Brian Duncan

Finish what you start: Focus on one thing at a time, do not take on too much. Just do what you can and do not worry about the small stuff.

Stay organized: Just because it is the end of the year is not a reason to slack off. Slacking off is the easiest way to see your grades start to slip.

Change the way you look at things: If you cannot figure something out look at it from a different angle. Do not get stuck, try different ways until you find something that works. This is a great way to keep form getting stressed.

Set goals: If you set goals it gives you something to work towards and will keep you motivated. You will also get a lot more done with less stress and worry.

Keep a positive attitude: Do not start getting depressed. Do not look at it as another day at school think of it as one day close to summer.

Take personal time: Try not to focus only on your schoolwork. Take some time for yourself. See a movie, hang out with friends, or just relax.

Try something new: The best way to break free from the routine of everyday life is to try something different. Have an adventure to relive stress and have fun with friends.

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“I actually do my homework and get my stuff done. I’m also nice to my teachers because they can make the last weeks easy or hard,” senior Jimmy Urness said.

“I try to be efficient and get my work done before I get the chance to slack off. I also put my pants on one leg at a time, that helps,” senior Clint Jones said.

“I keep my mind off of the unimportant things, and I don’t eat yellow snow,” senior Katie Adams said.

“I start my day off with a big glass of grape juice, I also take time to play outside and swing,” senior Megan Eagleburger said.

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Senioritis By: Sarah PyleOne day closer, one less brain cell

The bell rings and the students head off to their

next class as one student is left behind sleeping in the back of the room unaware that class has ended. “I have senioritis because I have been going to the same high school for four years now, it’s about to be summer time and I just got out of wrestling,” senior Grant Wilson said. It is hard to prevent something as common as senioritis due to the fact that each person may reach that time in their lives. Students such as senior Anthony Halloran find it impossible to stay on tract senior year. “I was scheduled to graduate at semester and ended up failing an independent studies class

so I am up here for three hours a day for half a credit, so I am not very motivated to concentrate,” Halloran said. When hearing senioritis the word ‘senior’ comes to mind, but senior Justin White says it can start hitting someone before his or her last year of high school “Freshman year I got lazy. I slept in class and just blew off assignments and now that senior year is winding down I have a lot to do other than school,” White said. One advantage of being a senior is not having a lot of credits left, a student does not have to stress on taking classes, there are some that take the easy

Get some senioritis sleep. Seniors are discouraged and often end up staying up late doing pointless things, which causes them to make up for lost time in class. “It depends on the teacher. If I don’t have any homework they usually let me sleep and if I have something to work on I just do it and then sleep.” Senior Justin White said. Photo by/ Taylor Rice

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way out. “I come to school three hours a day. First hour is family relations and two hours one day I have a learning lab and the next day I have weights, then I just go home and go to work,” White said. Similar to White, Halloran also has a very easy schedule this last semester. “First hour is Spanish I, which I am not the only senior in, 2/3 one day is gym and the next is business tech,” Halloran said. While walking in the hall passing classes, it is hard not to see at least one head down. Sleeping in class is said to be one of the biggest symptoms of Senioritis. “I sleep a lot in class. I can fall asleep really quickly and just about anywhere. I can fall asleep when I get really comfortable and will slowly go down,” Wilson said. Teachers are not fond of sleepers, but Halloran shows that there is more than just sleeping. “Business tech I find myself spending too much time on the Internet then doing other things,” Halloran said. Even though Senioritis is hard to prevent, students that are involved in after school activities have to be careful.

“I got a couple of weeks knowing that wrestling season is about to be over and I don’t have any other after school activities. I have a commitment and I try to maintain grades and do my homework so I can wrestle,” Wilson said. Parents can be one thing that can get in the way of this common trend. “I have to call them about every couple of days for a new detention from skipping. It’s either because I don’t want to be here or I get really tried and just want to go home,” Wilson said. With all the symptoms of senioritis it can be hard to prevent. “Just don’t make social life that big of a deal and make sure you do all your homework and listen to your parents,” Wilson said.

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Legoland Most of us know about the Legoland in California, but the thought that Lee’s Summit, a quite suburb, would be the next place to make the second Legoland in the United States and the fifth in the world was not first in people’s minds. “The Legoland project is a major opportunity for Lee’s Summit, the metro, and the state. We are carefully reviewing this exciting project,” Lee’s Summit mayor, Karen Messerli said. Legoland is not official yet, but hundreds of people came to the Legoland open house, hoping that it will be built. They still have to take the proposal through public hearings, and win approval from the state and city officials for all the tax money they will need to make this. If Legoland is built, it will be expected to generate 1,000 jobs; a combination of fulltime, part-time, seasonal jobs, and many construction jobs too. “I’m impressed at the possibility, because it affords us to be on the world map. This is an investment in tourism,” Lee’s Summit resident, Dan Hall said. Legoland will take up about 200 acres, and it will also include a sea life aquarium, and retail village shops, and restaurants. There will be a Legoland themed 250-room and resort and convention center right next to Legoland. It will be located south of I-470 and east of Highway 50 in Lee’s Summit. Right across from the shopping center and by Summit Tech. Legoland is wanting

to attract more than one million visitors each year. “The Legoland project has the right combination of wholesome entertainment, a good location, and experienced partners who are helping us. It gives us the building blocks, literally, to create an incredible entertainment offering for families in Kansas City and beyond,” Messerli said. The park and aquarium are seeking about $180 million dollars, which will come out of our tax dollars. So, there are people who do not agree with the building of Legoland. “I’m skeptical now, the question is how much more taxes do we have to pay? Is this really the best of Lee’s Summit? We are going to have make sure the numbers add up correctly. I’m not sure what they will do now,” Representative Brain Yates said. Besides Legoland, they are also going to be building the Sea Life Aquarium. It offers a unique experience. The aquarium is supposed to be like a traditional type aquarium. There will be displays that show a close-up view of the sea creatures they have to offer. Legoland is not one of those parks like Worlds of Fun is. It is said to be a more ‘low-key’ park. The ticket into the park will be somewhere around $44 to $57 dollars. Even though Legoland is meant for the younger crowd, with over 30 million Lego bricks and life-sized models, this should be an interesting experience for even teens.

Legoland Sneak Peak. These cute tiger cubs are made purely of a childhood toy, legos. A sneak peak was held showing Lee’s Summit’s new theme park attraction, Legoland. There were lego tigers, men, animals, houses, and a wall for children to build on and make creations of their own. Photo by/ Anna Taylor

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• Subway

Three most popular subs are: 1. Oven Roasted Chicken Breast $ 3.692. Turkey Breast $ 3.293. Sweet Onion Chicken $3.69

My personal favorite is the sweet onion Chicken Teriyaki. Subway is located at 506 SE 291 HWY Mission Sq. Shp. Center Lee’s Summit, Mo, 64063. (816) 524-7827

Super SubsAn inside look at a few local sub restaurants

By: Anna Taylor

• Mr. Goodcents subs and pastas

Three most popular subs are:1. Mr. Goodcents Original $ 4.19 2. Oven Roasted Chicken $ 4.193. Chicken Parmesan $ 4.89

My personal favorite is the Oven Roasted Chicken. Mr. Goodcents is located at 705 SE Melody Ln. Lee’s Summit, MO, 64063. (816) 524-6677

• Planet Sub

The three most popular subs are:1. BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato): $ 3.992. Turkey Club $3.993. Planet BBQ $3.79

My favorite sub from Planet Sub has to be their BLT. Planet Sub is located at 350 Highway & Chipman Road Lee’s Summit, MO, 64063. (816) 525-9500

• Quiznos

The three most popular subs are:

1. Ultimate Italian $ 4.99

2. Turkey Ranch & Swiss $ 4.09

3. Mesquite Chicken with Bacon $ 4.39

My favorite sub from Quiznos is their mesquite Chicken with bacon. Quiznos is located at 608 NE State Route 291 Lee’s Summit, MO, 64086. (816) 246-4198

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Continuing Traditions By: Danielle Polk and Missy Greene

Several unique aspects make school THE original

What is your favorite part of Lee’s Summit High School?

The spirits of 7th and 8th graders still linger in the hallways of building B. Many students are unaware that the building used to serve as Lee’s Summit’s junior high. LSHS is the original high school with many different traditions and a lot of history. With the idea of being the original, there are many high expectations that the community demands. “[The community] sees LSHS as the traditional cornerstone high school,” said administrator Dr. Argotsinger, “People refer to this as THE Lee’s Summit High School. Things happen and continue to happen here.” With the community looking at LSHS as being the original high school, senior Josiah Hensley, who transferred from North, explains what it feels like for students. “There is a lot more pride. We are THE Lee’s Summit school. Like they say, ‘This is our town’,” Hensley said. People not only see LSHS as original because of being the first high school in town, but also because of our high achievements with academics. “There is an emphasis on more kids taking more rigorous courses. More kids taking higher-level classes. Scores on the MAP and ACT are higher than they ever were,” Argotsinger said.

Sports are also a very important aspect to many of the faculty and students. With many of our sports teams placing highly in tournaments, LSHS is very well known for exceptional athletes and sporting events. “The coaching is classy and there is a tradition of winning. It’s something they uphold since the school has been around longer, they try harder to win,” Hensley said.

With few changes in traditions, some might wonder what has changed at LSHS throughout the years. “When West opened, it took us from 2800 to less than 1700 students. The advisory program was added and the enrollment conferences began,” Argotsinger said. Those little changes were not the only differences we have seen in the buildings over the years. “The original looks of the buildings have not changed, though they’ve been updated and renovated. It’s the original campus. The boy weight room has always been there, the A gym is the original gym. The B building used to be the Jr. High and was not connected to the A building,” science teacher, Craig Heeney said. With students and teachers at Lee’s Summit High School exceeding the expectations set by the community, there are things that we can do to keep up the good impression. “If we just continue in our success in MAP tests, class, sports, and college,” Heeney said. The students have a lot of pressure put on their shoulders, but with everyone putting their best foot forward and working hard to strive for better things, LSHS will always be remembered and seen as the original.

Starting Small. To students now, Building B has always been apart of the high school campus. “The B building used to be the junior high and wasn’t connected,” assistant principal Jamie Argotsinger said. Before Lee’s Summit expanded, the A building, alone, was the high school. Photo by/ Missy Greene

“The dances are pretty cool and the games are sick.”-senior Jared Westbrooks

“Probably all the people, and its size because I came from a little town.”-junior T.J. Yosick

“We have really good sports teams here.”-freshman Lexi Carlile

“I like seeing my friends, and I like choir and getting to sing everyday.”-sophomore Travis Sterrett

“I like the people and teachers are nice, too. I like the atmosphere.”-freshman Joseph Grisafe

“All the people, just because there are so many.”-freshman Mandy Laddish

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Gyms around Lee’s Summit are offering unique classes at good rates to help student get in shape and have fun

Aqua-fit Water aerobics classes are offered at both Legacy Park and Summit Fitness. This is a great alternative to running on the treadmill. These classes are a way to get in the cardio workout you need while being low impact at the same time. Aqua-fit classes are good for building strength, flexibility, and balance. Classes at Legacy park will run $3 with a membership and $5 without a membership. Classes at Summit Fitness are offered on a membership basis only, however, they do offer special student rates.

Cycling This class is offered at the Legacy Park Community Center. It is a cycling journey for everyone. During this class you will work at your own pace riding hills, sprints, and endurance drills. It is recommended that you bring a towel, water bottle, and a heart rate monitor is suggested. Without a membership each class is $5. The benefit of Legacy Park is it is a family environment. They welcome families and have classes designed to suit all age groups

Hot Yoga This workout is exclusive to the Yoga Studio at the Heart of America Dance Studio. Hot Yoga is considered the ultimate ninety minute workout. This particular type of yoga is based on the Bikram Yoga series of 26 postures that move fresh oxygenated blood throughout your body. Hot Yoga is done a small room kept at 100 degrees. This class is not recommended for beginners, but they do offer other classes for all levels. You can buy punch cards with 10-20 visits on them ranging from $60-90. Walk ins are allowed and that will cost $10. Classes are offered Monday through Saturday.

Zumba This is a fun and easy to follow aerobic dance class. It can be compared to the popular workout jazzercise except it is more modern and geared towards a younger crowd. It encompasses salsa, reggae, belly dancing, and hip-hop style dancing all coordinated to contemporary music. This class is offered at Summit Fitness, a gym that has been around the longest and is known for their excellent instructors. The atmosphere in the room will be high energy and the teachers will be motivating you to push yourself. It is a great group workout.

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“I punk people.”

“I’m afraid of spiders, but I’m obsessed with Spiderman. “

“It seems like it will be fun to just do whatever.”

“I think it would be cool and I like winning.”

“I am king of the school already.”

“I have a strange fear of ketchup.”

“I can make lots of different noises.”

They come with talent and pride. Wanting world peace and the answer for solving world hunger. As they present to us their amazing talents and personalities, it is up to us as a student body and the judges to decide who will be the next Mr. Tiger. “This year 14 to 15 guys will be competing for the title of Mr. Tiger opposed to the years before where there were anywhere from six to thirteen candidates,” Student Senate Advisor, Karla Thompson said. The candidates for Mr. Tiger are chosen based on their personalities. “The Student Senate Lab sends out letters to the guys that cross all boundaries, the ones that are very involved or have a good talent make a good candidate. We try to get guy from all ranges,” Thompson said. There are guys that would like to be a part of Mr. Tiger, but have too much going on outside of school. “Peoples biggest problems are their work and school schedules,” Thompson Said. This year will be the third year that Mr. Tiger has taken place and run by Student Senate Advisors Marc Russell and Thompson. “Mr. Russell and I took over and we did it

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because it had been done before,” Thompson said. There has been good attendance from the audience from the years before and there is hope that this year’s crowd will increase. “The fi rst year there were about 400 people in the audience, the second year there were about 600 people,” Thompson said. Mr. Tiger is entertainment given by the candidates. “Both shows have been good because they are different parts. There were a lot of fun people. This year I like the theme and the guys are really into it,” Thompson said. This year the student body and the judges will decide Mr. Tiger. “We try to get people as judges who are pas winners and people that aren’t teachers or parents. We pick people with talent or people that can bring in celebrities,” Thompson said.

“I want to be Mr. Tiger because it is something that sets you apart and there is only one a year so it would be cool to win.”

“I’ve dreamed about being Mr. Tiger since I was about fi ve years old.”

“It gives me something fun to do after school.”

“I feel like I’m a great person. I feel like I am different and I like to be different. I’m a kind person, I’m very welcoming to others and I’m a hard worker.”

“I want to be Mr. Tiger because it has always seemed like a fun thing to do since I was a freshman.”

“When I speak the fl oor rumbles because I have a deep voice.”

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1.Clint Jones 2. Nick Elder 3. Blake Vaughn 4. Dustin Halfmann 5.Jimmy Urness 6. Alex Giddings 7.Billy Davis 8.Matt Gratton 9. Brian Duncan 10. Danny Kliethermes 11. Trent Larson 12. Warren Harvey 13. Clay Stanger 14. Alex Russell 15. Aaron Jones H

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Have a vacation at home! But how? With a list like this it cannot be hard

to have fun on your spring break. Seeing new ideas, or perhaps old ideas over looked, may make reaching that goal of enjoying the free time given by spring break possible. Places to Spend Time on Spring Break:Shopping- A couple friends are all that is needed to take a trip down to the mall. Well, that and a good pair of walking shoes, if the shopping trip is expected to be longer than usual. If spending no money is the goal for this spring break then there is always window-shopping. If window-shopping isn’t for the “hard-core shopper”, then use the time to connect with the friends that decided to join the mall outing.-COST: For the window-shopper- zip. Zilch. Zero. $0 For the “hard-core” shopper- however much is appropriate for the desired places of shopping.

Restaurants- There are many restaurant chains that are found in other locations in the United States. Some of these restaurants include Chile’s, Applebee’s, On the Border, and Long Horn Steak House. There are also restaurants only found in local areas. Such places include The Filling Station and Neighbor’s Café.-COST: This amount varies due to the choice of restaurant.

Try these suggestions:Staying home and having a mini-party is an option. Have a few friends over for a good time, it is nothing new, but it is a good way to pass time in a fun way.-COST: If movies are what is on the agenda, the amount paid for said movie. If this group of friends loves to eat, the amount paid for said groceries. If this group wants to make the mini-party more party like, buying decorations or other party-related items, the amount paid for such items.

Who needs vacations, and plans for spring break? Spring break can be fun. If no activities are planned out or absolutely nothing is going to happen on this years spring break try to have fun with a couple of these suggestions.

Spring Break at HomeNo plans? No vacation? No problem!

By: Katelyn Rawert

• “Kobe Bryant, he is my favorite NBA player. One day I hope to have a sports career like his. He’s a good leader and I try to imitate that leadership,” freshman Sean Green said. • “Young Men’s President Jacob Laudie. He leads the young men at my church. I admire his energy and the fact that he’s still athletic. He has a happy life which is what I strive to achieve in my future,” sophomore Dallin Sims said. • “I’m inspired by people who work hard. The women I work with are perfect examples. Most are single moms supporting their families. They’re positive; and even though they don’t have a lot, they make the best of it,” junior Brianna Fromer said. • “Mr. Holder. He’s so self-motivated and always challenging himself. I work

well with him because of his easy-to-get-along-with personality. He’s kind of like a father figure to me, because he gives me good advice on how to deal with certain situations,” senior Nikki Mereghetti said. • “Mrs.. Hitman is my role model for teaching and life in general. She is the kind of teacher I want to be. Whenever I think of an assignment I think about how she would approach it or what corrections she would make. I want to make her proud of me,” English teacher Stacey Allison said. • “Somebody who is honest. If you’re honest person people trust you. A person should be trusted,” math teacher David Fox said. • “I have different role models for the different areas in my life. As a Christian, Christ is an all-consuming role model. In the area of volleyball

By: Ericka CherryUnder the InfluenceStudents and teachers answer the question: Who’s your role model?

Filled Fun. Spring Break at home doesn’t have to be a bummer. There are a lot of fun things you can do. Stop by The Filling Station in down town Lee’s Sum-mit and by some stores also. Photo by/ Anna Taylor

coaching, I admire Dr. Carl McGown. He has been coaching since the 70’s and assisted the men’s Olympic volleyball team for several years. With teaching my role model is Dr. Richard Frucht. He demonstrated charisma and energy in the classroom that I try to emulate,” history teacher Darrin McBroom said. • “My college professor Judy Dilts was a brilliant scientist and very in the know on the subject of genetics. She was rigorous and challenged me. I wanted to prove to her that I could do it. My fifth grade teacher Mrs.. Melton has also been a role model for me. My neighbor told me she was evil; and I cried when I found out she would be my teacher, but she was fabulous. Every morning she greeted my peers and I at the door. You could tell she really cared,” science teacher Kathy Jones said.

Officer John Keck has introduced our

school to a new program. If a girl has any old dresses or shoes that would be appropriate for prom, or a guy has any old tuxedos, and they are not needed, donate it. “Social Services created a program where they collect prom dresses and tuxedos for foster kids, poor kids, and kids who just cannot afford prom clothes,” Keck said. Letting go of clothes is sometimes a scary thing for a girl. Not knowing where it goes is even scarier. “We collect the dresses and they go to a warehouse. Then the kids are brought in. As they go through they pick a dress they like and that is their size,” Keck said. Prom is another big

thing for a girl, from the manicures to hair to makeup. Everything is a memory. “They get manicures and hair, and all of that kind of stuff done. The things they could not usually afford. This way, they will have memories that last all their life. They’ll get to say, ‘I got to go to prom in a pretty dress!’ This way they’ll have memories that last all their life. That is all it is really about, helping them,” Keck said. Some people do not understand why it is important to these kids, but these kids do not have all of these things most students can afford to do two or three times a year, or for every dance their school hosts. “Well these kids don’t have anything and a lot of

people here have two or three dresses just hanging in their closets and they will eventually just throw them away, because they will not be able to wear them anymore. So this is just putting them to a good use, and your helping kids that need help,” Keck said. Wanting to donate is one thing, but following through and doing it is another thing. It seems that when it has worked out and when it’s about to be brought it, nobody remembers where to take it to or who to take it to. “I am the first contact person for the school district and we have put this out to all the other schools in Lee’s Summit,” Keck said. There are reasons to give. “It just falls under the whole, you reap what you sow, principle. You know you pay it forward.

You do something good for somebody now, and eventually that comes back to you. It is just a good thing to do,” Keck said. It seems the more precious clothes are the more something gets spilled on it or snagged. “If the dresses have a stain or a tear, as long as it is not major, it is no big deal. We have seamstresses and that kind of stuff, people who can fix it. If there is a huge stain that will not come out, that would not really be appropriate. If you would not wear it, and you know it’s no good, it probably really is not any good,” Keck said. Donating is a good thing and will mean a lot to the kids that get the clothes. These kids get to go to the prom with so much confidence, confidence that they look good and this is their night.

Project CinderellaIt feels good to give

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No Cinderella today. As of Wednesday, March 7, no dresses were donated to Officer Keck’s project. Donations are important and he will still be taking dresses.Photo/Anna Taylor

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Bark at the Moon

On Tuesday night while I was at work, a family of customers walked in at 9:36 PM, a short time before closing time. This is something that anyone in the food service industry despises, as all of the hard work of preparing to close is shattered by the inevitable mess created by uncaring customers. After preparing his food and ringing up his total on the cash register, the unnavoidable small talk

ensued. Now, usually I don’t have too much of a problem with this part of the business, but as it was, I was far behind where I wanted to be in my closing activities, so I wasn’t looking for any in-depth conversation. Unknown to me at the moment, I was about to have one. Out of left field he tosses me a grounder. “Do you go to church?” He asks. For some strange reason I begin spouting out my beliefs on the area of the Christianity to a complete stranger as he in turn tells me his. On and on the conversation draws on until

By: Matthew Gratton

Dear Editor, The new lunch monitoring system has become riduculous. I understand that they are doing this so students can’t do something that they shouldn’t even be doing in the first place. Due to this new system, I have been late two times. Taking into account that it is impossible to control other people’s walking speed. I think that they should just change things back to how they once were, it would make things much better. -junior Jordan Miller

By: Aaron Wood

Word from the Woodler

America, I have discovered a problem that grows deep in the veins of all of us. The overwelming shortage of blood in our country has become staggering, and will continue to grow without some much needed attention. The death toll is getting higher and higher. There needs to be a solution, an easier way than just begging random people. Well, I have heard the call; I have a solution that will end all

of this blood drive nonsense. For every hospital, as God is my witness, our veins will never be dry again! Every person denying their right to donate blood for the greater good of humanity will be put into a raffle. After being drawn, every fifth person will then be killed and drained of every drop of their blood. There would be some small things that should be acknoleged against the obvious problem of killing human beings. One of such problems solved would be over-population. Less people means less crowdedness anywhere you go. How nice would it be to drive down the highway going the whole speed limit, as opposed to twenty miles-an-hour, and riding the bumper in front of you. Another: gasoline would be cheaper. Less people means less demand and more gas all around. I think we can all agree that it would be nice to be able to drive around and waste away the ozone all by ourselves. The problems that could be solved add up to much more than just putting an end to this blood affair. It is dissapointing that in order for America to get the blood it needs in hospitals, we have to resort to ‘Mayan’ ways of getting things done. But, what must be done, must be done. Every student weighing over 110 pounds and being over 16 years of age had the chance to give blood last Wednesday, to those of you who didn’t take that chance, I turn my nose up to you.

it comes to a close after almost fifteen minutes of nonstop religious discussion. I shook his hand as he introduced himself and told me of his church and disclosed its location to me. We part ways and I get back to work. The entirety of my shift, along with until I fell asleep late that night, I went over the conversation over and again in my mind. I will never see this man, as far as I can tell, yet he left a great impression on me. I may never forget this encounter with this man and his small talk. I’ve spoken to many people working at a resturant, but this has by far been the most fulfilling. So, here’s a little advice, any time that you are given the chance, talk to a stranger. You can never guess what thought provoking conversation might come loose. When we were young we were taught not to talk to people we didn’t know, but if everyone complied with this rule, how would we meet anyone? Strangers have a brutal honesty that comes from the lack of barriers developed by aquaintances and friends, and it would be wise to take advantage of whatever wisdom a stranger might offer.

Dear Editor, I think lunch shifts should be longer. The lines get really long and you have to rush to eat in order to finish. They should shorten class periods by one and a half minutes in order to give us fifteen more minutes of lunch. -junior Jessica Smith

Dear Editor, I dont like how uptight the administration is about students leaving the lunchroom. Every once in a while I’ll have to go do something in a classroom or something, and they think that I am going to go terrorize the school. We can’t be trusted to leave the lunch room. They should just change it back to the way it was. -junior Naomi Heuermann

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I wish there were more mirrors instead of the ones at the urinals.

It’s not the cleanest one, they think that it’s not a main one that they have to clean all the time.

Man on the Street

It used to not have doors on the stalls, that was weird

What is the condition of the bathroom in the Fieldhouse lobby?

It’s not one that I would want to use.

Staff Editorial

The Hi.Life is an open forum to provide up to date and pertinent information compiled by high school journalists. The magazine exists to credibly explain all facts in a professional, yet entertaining manner. We will be a bold and trusted publication that raises the bar of high school journalism.The Hi.Life newsmagazine is a student led publication. Our obligation to readers is to provide credible information to the student body. None of the opinions in our publication reflect the views of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The Hi.Life is composed of the original ideas and opinions of our staff. The Hi.Life strives to create a professional news magazine that provides accurate insight and entertainment with confidence and excellence, with an obligation of creating an unbiased and reliable publication.

The Hi.Life staff would like to bring attention to the boys bathroom located in the Fieldhouse lobby. The bathroom is used by males that attend the basketball games, volleyball matches, wrestling and other extra-curricular activities. This includes not only patrons from the R-7 district, but visitors and parents from surrounding communities, as well. The first problem with the bathroom is the lack of an essential item in any bathroom, soap despensers. Generally it is after one wets their hands that they notice the spaces on the wall where dispensers may have once hung. Another thing missing is a paper towel dispenser. While there

is an electric hand dryer, it is old and inadequate to serve more than one person during a passing period. Additionally, the only mirror in the bathroom is adjacent to the urinals. No one dares approach it, however, for fear of having others think odd thoughts about them. What do people from other schools think when they come in to use the bathroom we allow them to use? How would our students, or our teachers feel if they had to use the restroom under these conditions? This space is utilized by so many visitors that we feel that the administration would move to make a better impression.

Animated Outlook By: Drew Levota

-senior Mike Barnes

-sophomore Alek Dieckman

-freshman Dylan Pate

-junior Tyler Sinnett

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•Grey’s Anatomy•Grey’s Anatomy is a dramatic story about a group of five surgical interns all fighting for the top spot and trying to impress the higher surgeon’s. The five interns get assigned to Dr. Miranda Bailey aka the Nazi. The group consisted of Meredith Grey (Narrator and main character), Cristina Yang (Meredith’s best friend), Isabel ‘Izzie’ Stevens (Prettiest Intern), George O’Malley (Izzie’s best friend and not always sure of himself), and Alex Karev (Tough guy who always specks his mind and makes fun of George.) They are participating in the toughest surgical residency program, but their new jobs is not the only thing keeping them

busy. There is always their personal lives. This keeps everyone talking and busy enough in the hospital.

•DesperateHousewives•Wisteria Lane. That is the place were we all imagine our ‘perfect’ family to live happy. Is the Housewives version of Wisteria Lane the place for you? Let’s talk about the ladies on the street. There is Bree Hodge, the Martha Stuart of the place. Having battles with alcoholism, and being a newly wed to a man with a mysterious past. Lynette Scavo, is one who struggles with balancing the complications of work and family issues while supporting her husband’s new restaurant. Susan

Mayer, the divorcee and single mom who recently found a new love. Gabby Solis, the divorced ex-model with a big house, and does not know where to go in life now. Edie Britt, the free spirited real estate maven who’s love life keeps everyone talking. Now the man of the street is Mike Delfino. Delfino is a plumber who is the on-again/off-again love of Susan’s life, but lost his memory and does not remember anything within the last 2 years. Tom, Lynette’s husband just opened a pizza restaurant named Scavo’s Pizzeria. Carlos Solis is Gabby’s ex-husband, who still loves her. Orson Hodge, Bree’s new husband, who ran over Mike and put him

in a coma, which is the reason Mike cant remember anything. And Ian, the new love of Susan’s life and is jealous of Mike.

•American Idol•Hundreds of thousands of people go to the open auditions of American Idol. This show airs on FOX showing the best (and worse) of those who audition. Those who are chosen to go to Hollywood are up to the 3 judges Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul. After going to Hollywood it is up to America’s vote to decide who will be the next American Idol, regardless of what Simon has to say.

Top 3 Shows of LSHST.V. shows student’s picked as their favorite By: Brittney West

Top 10 Shows

1. Grey’s Anatomy

2. Desperate

Housewives

3. American Idol

4. Family Guy

5. Gilmore Girls

6. Heroes

7. CSI

8. House

9. Deal or No Deal

10. Prison Break

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By: Aaron Wood

Keeps you rockinStanding on the beach, riding a

rollercoaster, or sitting on a couch at home, one thing that makes

the spring break spirit fill our being is the music that’s we hear.

A playlist has to fit the mood of where it’s going to be played, and

the mood of spring break is fast and

fun. Slow songs filled with sadness and remorse has no place on a playlist celebrating the short lived freedom as-sociated with this school holiday.Rock ‘n’ Roll rules this list as the sun burns the skin or the video games rot the brain, leaving no room for the negativity that often clutters the mind of students everywhere. Enjoy the list,

learn some new songs, and rock on ‘07!

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Senior Greg Lohr is a big part of the trap team. Practice is a big part of any athletes game. But even practicing with the team can’t get you mentally prepared. That is where a lot of athletes make themselves individuals. “I make sure I am ready and safe and loose before I start. I get into focus ad just try to do my best,” Lohr said. Staying calm is an important part of being in athletics.

Senior Blake Vaughn also likes to listen to music the prepare himself for golf matches. Some athletes just listen to music but some are even doing things during the game to help themselves. “I keep the same penny and put it in my pocket for good luck, I thin the best way to stay in the game is to stay focused and plan on doing my best,” Vaughn said. Being mentally prepared can be a great way to prepare.

Senior First baseman Brandon Boehm likes to listen to certain music as his pre-game prep. “I always drive out to the ball park with my windows down and listening to Country music,” Boehm said. The baseball team will be playing their home games at legacy park once again this year and are hoping for fan support.

Senior Ryan Ruble plays multiple sports but goes through the same rituals to prepare for his events. “I like to listen to a lot of rap before track meets or soccer games, especially Lil’ Wayne. Rap just get’s me pumped up and I have always listened yo it before my games especially in soccer,” Ruble said. There are a lot of different ways to prepare for games and it is different for every athlete.

What Pumps You Up?Athletes pre-game warm-ups and rituals Photos By: Taylor Rice

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Base-Ballin Court to Field

By: Bobby Hagedorn

The weather has finally warmed up, from what seems like an endless and bitter winter. The coming of spring brings the beginning of spring sports. All the off-season work is done and the players are eager to play. So dust off the bats, gloves, balls, and stock up on the ever so necessary sunflower seeds, it is baseball season. “We had conditioning at 5:45 in the morning. We would hit and pitch in the cages, conditioning, and field ground balls.” Senior third baseman Jared Edward says The Tigers have been working hard in the off-season to prepare for the 2007 season. Maybe, it is the off-season work that will help the team rise above their opponents. The team is returning Colin Graham, Jared Edwards, Nathan Manley, Josiah Hensley, and Kevin Wright as the starting pitchers.

“We have not had try outs yet so I can’t say much, I hope we are good.” Varsity baseball head coach Jim Mellody said Perhaps it will be the fact that the Tigers moved down a class to join Park Hill, Ray-Pec, St. Joe Central, Tuman, and Winnetonka. “It won’t be less competitive that’s for sure but the teams aren’t as strong as last year when we were in class 6A.” senior third baseman Jared Edwards said. The team is also losing

Returning SeniorsColin Graham OFJared Edwards 3B

Brandon Boehm1B/OFNathan Manley RHPJosiah Hensley 2B

Nathan York CBrian Stoeffler OF

some big impact players from last year including Kevin Shrout, Brandon Polk, and Shae Colbern. “We need other players to step up and take on the leadership roll and that is what’s going to separate us from all the other teams.” Senior outfielder Colin Graham said. This year the Tigers have players that can step up and take the senior leadership roll. The team is returning seven seniors including Colin Graham, Jared Edwards, Brandon Boehm, Nathan York, Brian Stoeffler, Nathan Manley, and Johsia Hensley. “We play our home games at the legacy baseball fields and our games are free, so come to them.” Jared Edwards said. The players are ready; the team is ready, so get out your lawn chairs and stock up on the snack food because only time will tell if the Tigers will be a success.

Baseball team is gearing up for new season

By: Danny Kliethermes

As we now approach the NCAA tournament it is time to reflect over the Big 12 season. Overall, it has been a good year for all three area teams. The Kansas Jayhawks capped another Big 12 championship season, with a great comeback victory over the Texas Longhorns. The Jayhawks are loaded with talent and appear to be peaking at the right time, with the tournament right around the corner. The Missouri Tigers had a successful season under Mike Anderson considering they were 12-16 last year and lost there three best players. The Tigers will return a solid combo of Stefhon Hannah and Keon Lawrence that should lead to good things next year. The Kansas State Wildcats had a great year under Bob Huggins, they finished 4th in the Big 12 and should get a birth in the tournament. They did this all without prized recruit Bill Walker. In other Big 12 notes, I think we witnessed one the great players in Big 12 history, Kevin Durant. His first performance in the first half against Kansas was the best I have ever seen, unfortunately we will only see him for one year.

Warming Up. Try-outs for varsity baseball were last week. Senior Jered Edwards is excited for the season. “Try-outs have been going great and I can’t wait for the season to start,” Edwards said. Photo /Anna Taylor

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Get Set, Go The track team is sprinting for gold as they train for the upcoming season

The track season is off and running. Track athletes are preparing for another season of competition. “I got into running track because one day during gym class, my sixth grade teacher said that I would be good at running track, so I started,” sophomore Joseph Whalon said. There are many different types of training, it just depends on who the athellete is, and what events they are in. “ I only have one way to train for track and that is to run,” Whalon said Whalon has been training for months to be able to accomplish his goals this year, but track is not always just about running. “I have been training for

the discuss and shot, and I currently have a distance of 145,” senior Matt Speaks said Many of the track athletes prefer to run in many different events so they can have more chances to win, but also to just improve there track skills. “I am currently running in all of the relays,” Whalon said. Whalon likes being in all the relays because it gives him more opportunities to get medals. “My goals for the season are to letter, and just run the best I can,” Whalon said. Some athletes run track to help keep them in shape and improve in other sports. “I always try my hardest and I am good at many

different types of sports,” senior Ryan Ruble said. Whalon is looking forward to running the JV conference 4x4 and hopefully winning the race. “I like running track because I get medals, and it keeps me in shape,” Whalon said

By: Casy Cole

The 2007 track team seems to be ready for the season to start. Everyone on the team is having dreams of getting that one special medal. The team is hoping for a lot of fan support at their meets this year to help them run well.

Run Track.The track team was excited as they warmed up to start running. “There is only one way to train for track and that is to run,” sophomore Joe Whalon said. Photo/ Anna Taylor

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The Lady Tigers walked into the locker room in tears last Wednesday after their first loss of the season against the Hickman Mills Cougars. The team came back from as far as 15 points down, and even went ahead by two at one point. Despite their tireless effort, the Lady Tigers lost by two points in the final seconds of the Sectional Championship game. The final score was 58-56. Danielle Adams, a.k.a D Train, took the final shot from well behind the half court line and hit it hard off the back of the rim. Hundreds of Lady Tiger basketball fans drove through the, heavy rain, hail, and tornado warnings to support the team, only to leave just as upset as the players. Blame it on bad referees, missed opportunities, or a sloppy performance, the teams had a very evenly matched game. Every moment of the game was filled with excitement and great shots. The Lady Tigers ended their season 26-1.

Lady Tigers Lose Their First Game at Sectional Championship

By: Cameron Wiley

1. Senior Danielle Adams takes a long shot against Lee’s Summit West for the District Championship game. The team went on to win the game. Photo/Matt Spencer2. Junior Lizzy Siminon passes the ball down court to Senior Ashley Washington. Photo/Cameron Wiley3. Lady Tiger basketball fans went crazy when the team went ahead by 2 with just minutes left. Photo/ Cameron Wiley4. Danielle Adams takes a shot inside in attempts of catching up to the Cougars. Photo/Taylor Rice

5. Danielle, D Train, Adams shoots late in the second half and brings the team up from behind. Photo/Taylor Rice6. After four full quarters, the Lady Tigers were just points shy of advancing on to the state championship. Photo/ Taylor Rice