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Tiger BitesUpcoming Events
Mar. 30- April 1: Medieval Fair comes to Reeves ParkApril 12-14: Speech/Debate TournamentApril 25-26: State FFA Convention April 24-30: EOI TestingApril 28-30: Deca Career Day Confer-ence April 3: Jazz Festi-val in TulsaApril 4: NHS Choir State ContestApril 5: Big 5 SpeechesApril 5: Percussion ConcertApril 7: Norman Jazz FestivalApril 9: Big 5 Elec-tionsApril 11: Band Contest at EdmondApril 11: Pancake BreakfastApril 12: Band Contest at PC NorthApril 13: Sena-tor/Class O!cer SpeechesApril 14: NHS Cheer TryoutsApril 14: Special OlympicsApril 14: ACT Test April 16: Senator/Class O!cer Elec-tionsApril 18: Solo/En-semble Contest at OSUApril 20: NHS Choir State Solo ContestApril 21: NHS Aca-demic Team MeetApril 24: World Language Film Festival April 25: State Jazz ContestApril 27: Profes-sional Day April 30: First Day of AP Testing
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www.nhstribune.com • Vol. 65 Issue 7 • March 2012
INDEXOpinion 3
People 6-7
Sports 8
Entertainment 9Feature 10Photo Essay 12
IMAX comes to the Warren theater
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Students show o! their talents
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Robert McCannGuest Writer
Elisabeth SlayPage Editor
See Tigerpalooza, page 2
Elisabeth SlayPage Editor
See Renovations, page 2
Funded by the 2009 bond issue, the commons, Tiger Pause, and the main hallway will all receive improvements in the coming months. The changes are expected to improve the function of the school and the e!ciency of the cafeteria sta".
Photo by Megan CorblyMackenna Perkins, Ally Renfroe and Heather Hamilton discuss strategy at the Tiger-palooza dodgeball torunament. Dodgeball tournaments were part of the activities
held by Student Council to raise awareness for Tigerpalooza. Money raised from the events went to fund the Royal Family Kids Camp for Cleveland County’s foster children.
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Editor-in-chiefAshleigh McIntosh
Online Editor-in-chiefDalyn Boyd
Managing EditorJenna Wetzel
Online Managing EditorPatrick Schrank
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Photo EditorKatelynn Walker
Online Photo EditorBlessing Ikpa
Page EditorsTy Boyd
Megan CorblyMarshall Parker
Sports EditorConner Koepp
Online Sports EditorCourtney Ingram
Copy EditorLauren Schrank
ReportersDavid Edwards
Sean HigbyTi!any MelsekIsaac ReynoldsElisabeth Slay
Sta! ArtistCassie Boggio
Katie Goodnight
Tech AdviserKenneth McCann
Business ManagerErica Fowble
AdviserJoye Oakley
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DonorsFlorence McCannPatrick McCann
Brennan McIntoshBruce and Helen Parker
Bane PoolawNicole Walls
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, what does this photo say to you? The Tiger’s Eye is a unique look at NHS and the Norman community. Photo by Katelynn Walker
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“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’.” -Robin Williams
Kenneth McCannTechnology Editor
For Girls, prom dresses are one of the crucial elements of a successful prom night, but the ideal date completes the experience for both genders.
Asking someone to prom is by far the most important part of the experience, but the actual dance is the reason people go to the dance in the first place.
Blessing IkpaPhotographer
Ti!any MelsekPage Editor
Nicky HaltermanGuest Writer
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Jenna WetzelManaging Editor
[email protected] Day makes math enjoyable to almost every student. A wide variety of activi-ties such as purchasing slices of pie, making pi related buttons, a pi T-shirt con-
Lauren SchrankCopy Editor
Ti!any MelsekPage Editor
Photo by Ashleigh McIntoshtest and a memorization of pi digits contest take place to ensure all students look forward to Pi Day.
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New senior Thomas Behlen brings new perspectives of life and art to NHS, and also attends concerts and creates his own custom day glo art from scratch
Dalyn BoydOnline-Editor-in-Chief
Lauren SchrankCopy Editor
Elisabeth SlayPage Editor
There is more to senior Alysa Hooper than meets the eye
Jenna WetzelManaging Editor
Patrick SchrankOnline Managing Editor
Freshman Casey Shirk shows horses on the weekends
Despite initial setbacks, Senior Bobby Greeson becomes an increasingly well developed creative actor in the eyes of both his mentors and his peers
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New senior Thomas Behlen brings new perspectives of life and art to NHS, and also attends concerts and creates his own custom day glo art from scratch
Sean HigbyReporter
Kenneth McCannTechnology Editor
Freshman Ryan Dobyn’s multifaceted musical talent impresses others and wins him awards in competitions
Junior Matthew Merideth continues a Chinese tradition by practicing the Chinese Yo-Yo with the intent of competing
Elisabeth SlayPage Editor
Conner KoeppSports Editor
NHS teacher Randy Hemphill also races cross country motor-cross
Megan CorblyPage Editor
Freshman Sam Harris expresses her artisticness through creative drawing
Marshall ParkerPage Editor
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Senior Ava Maag doesn’t just act in school musicals, she also participates in traditional Irish dancing
Despite initial setbacks, Senior Bobby Greeson becomes an increasingly well developed creative actor in the eyes of both his mentors and his peers
Sports Bites
Athletes of the Month
Boy: Andres Kenney
Girl: Ally Renfroe
Upcoming Events
April 9: Baseball vs. Edmond MemorialApril 9: Softball vs. Putnam CityApril 10: Soccer vs. SouthmooreApril 10: Softball vs. Putnam City NorthApril 10: Baseball @ Edmond MemorialApril 11: Softball vs. NobleApril 12: Softball vs. SouthmooreApril 13: Baseball
vs. Putnam CityApril 14: Baseball @ Tuttle FestivalApril 16: Softball vs. WestmooreApril 16: Baseball @ WestmooreApril 17: Soccer vs. YukonApril 17: Baseball vs. WestmooreApril 18-21:Baseball @ Putnam City
Tournament April 20: Soccer @ Lawton IkeApril 20: Softball vs. MooreApril 23: Baseball @ Putnam City WestApril 23: Softball
vs. McloudApril 24: Soccer @ Edmond Santa FeApril 24: Baseball vs. Putnam City WestApril 24: Softball vs C.C.S.April 26: Baseball @ Midwest City April 28: Baseball vs. Edmond Santa Fe
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Conner KoeppSports Editor
Junior Austin Stewart starts the year pitching for the Norman Tigers baseball team at the Tiger Stadium. Fans in the crowd cheer on their fellow tigers in hope of a victory. The team comes up short and are defended by the Norman North Timberwolves.
Courtney IngramOnline Sports Editor
With nine seniors carrying the team, softball continues to strive for success
Girl’s soccer team enters crosstown clash a undefeated Norman North High School keeps their little giving Lady Tigers their !rst lost at 1-0. The girls play hard and al-though the game didn’t go as planned, the loss will be driving force for the rest of the
season. With harder practice and more determination, the girls will be expected to !nish the season o" strong and improve their skills to ensure a triumphant end for the 2012 season. Girls soccer is under the direction of new coach, Tyler Hardage
Photo by Katelynn Walker
Photo by Blessing Ikpa
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Lauren SchrankCopy Editor
Photo by: Katelynn WalkerMoore recently opened its its IMAX inviting viewers to enjoy the new experience and truly live in the movie. The IMAX has attracted many people to its doors while providing a pleasurable performance.
Sean HigbyReporter
Megan CorblyPage Editor
David EdwardsReporter
Cassie BoggioReporter
Childrens book, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss becomes has come alive in the new box-o!ce hit
New and Upcoming Movies
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Marshall ParkerPage Editor
Cassie BoggioStaff Artist
Photo by: Katelynn WalkerJunior Nathan Walker begins to prepare for his show . With over a year on experience After months of caring for Lassie, his sheep is !nally ready to take the ribbon.
Photo by: Katelynn WalkerWhile some may see just a sheep and its owner, there is so much between their special bond. Taking months to raise and train together the duo become close in understanding not only a show routine,but also each other.
Photo by: Katelynn WalkerIn preparation for a new school planting grounds, horticulture members take time to prepare the soil with the right nutrients. One of the often overlooked features in soil is the texture, raking is often used to turn the soil into the desired quality.
While originally established in 1989 the Obey trend is being picked up by each new generation and will continue to grow within each.Stickers have been placed nationwide, bringing awareness of Fairey’s Obey Propaganda and catching the eye of passerbyers. The art is unique with its simple colors and symbols hidden within the piece.
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Behind the Sooner Theatre lies an abandoned alley lined with antique doors which serve as popular photography shoot scenes. Numerous places around Norman have provided new spaces for hang out places, homes away from home, and inspiring places for artists or pho-
tographers. With comfortable benches and warm surroundings, many sites in Norman have become historic areas in which weddings, partys, and other events are held. These doors are symoblic of peace, freedom and imperfectness throughut Norman area.
True beauty lies beyond what the average eye can see. With an artistic mind and a free spirit, anyone can uncover the inspiring scenery these places present. Most of the student body worries more about !tting in, when everyone should stop every now and then to look around and enjoy the beauty of nature that has been provided for its viewers.
‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you just might miss it.’ Ferris Bueller
Photos by Megan Corbly