The cTorara ouTlook Volume 14, Issue 3Spring 2018

Inside this Issue:Parkland Shooter Student Reporter- 2Is This a Rally or A Concert? - 3Announcements - 4OABEST Expo - 4Wiffleball Tournament - 5African American Read-In- 6Where Beauty Lies - 7What is FFA? - 8TSA Award Winners - 8Students Stand Together - 9Yo Yo - 10 Page 1

Attend the EventField Hockey Team Honors Mrs. Taylor Carroll

By: Joe Meyer

Over the winter, Octorara experienced the passing away of 6th grade teacher Taylor Car-roll. She lost her courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma, which is a rare cancer of the plas-ma in the blood. She was active in the community and was not only devoted to her students and her daughters but also to the softball and field hockey programs and her fellow teachers.

In memory of Mrs. Carroll, the field hockey team is holding a bone marrow registry drive for all people ages 18 to 44 on Saturday March 31st. The registry process is painless as sam-

ples are obtained by a swabbing of cheek cells, so there are no needles involved. Once a person is registered, his/her bone marrow types will go on record and if a patient

is found to match the blood type, he/she will be notified. Bone marrow transplants are often lifesaving operations but it is very difficult to match

donors to receivers, so the more people who register the better. In honor of Mrs. Carroll, I am asking anyone reading this article who is within the age

requirements to come out to the Octorara Intermediate School on Saturday March 31st be-tween 8:00am. and 12:00pm to help save a life.

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Parkland Shooting Student ReporterBy: Ashleigh Mckenna

Over the last few weeks, the traumatic experience that the students of StonemanDouglas High School underwent has overtaken the news as well as politics nationwide.

As many speak out about their own experiences, David Hogg - a 17 year old senior -has continued to lead the way with many of his classmates into the hearts and minds ofthe country by speaking out about not only his own experience, but how he believes the

country should stop something like this from ever happening again.

Shortly after this shooting at his own high school, Hogg (pictured above) took tothe media in order to get his powerful message across: we need to do something about

gun violence, and we need to do it now. Through various interviews and publicmeetings, Hogg has since emerged as a major supporter of gun reform and has spoken

out about the necessity of a more thorough system of background checks as well aswaiting periods when purchasing a firearm.

Of course speaking out so openly is not an easy task in today’s world, so Hogg hasfaced more than his fair share of criticism. However, even through accusations of beinga crisis actor or a ‘pawn of the left’ he has managed to keep an unifying attitude, stating

that:“The policy makers in this country must work together. And I don’t care if you’re a

Republican or a Democrat. These are children’s lives. That’s the end of the line. And ifyou want to have mental health reform, you support that. If you want to have universal

background checks, you support that. Why not do both? Politicians compromise and wecan get this done. It just a matter of overcoming our political barriers in order to save

children’s lives, and in that way, our future too.”Hogg has definitely not let the publicity he’s gained go to waste, and has become the

voice of many victims of gun violence who have gone unheard for so long. Recently, hehas become a leader in the March For Our Lives movement, a national protest against

Congress’s lack of action on the subject of gun reform set to take place on

March 24th. Various cities throughout the country will be hosting their own marches,while Hogg alongside many other supporters will march through the nation’s capital

itself in hope of making a statement that cannot be ignored. In this way a horrific eventhas created a beautiful outcome - a national movement unlike any before, led by a

united front of open minded and powerful youth.

SeventeenBy: Stephen Parker

17 seconds, a stranger’s sneeze17 seconds, a gentle breeze

17 minutes, I’m filled with tears17 minutes, because you aren’t here17 hours, where are our loved ones?

17 hours, our lives have come undone17 days, we have to try

17 days, in an attempt to save more lives17 years, I hope we have changed

17 years, so the pain can be rearranged.

Is This A Rally or A Concert?By: Kelly Wenzka

The only way I can describe the energy of the March For Our Lives rally is that it felt like seeing your favorite artist in a general admission concert. Spectators arrive hours early to get the best possible spot in the crowd, a pre-event playlist is blaring through the speakers while we are staring at the stage waiting for something to happen. When the event starts, we stand in awe of the performer, and in that moment, I feel as if I have personal connection with the students on

the stage. Surrounding me, moms are taking pictures of everything and anything, Dads are hitting me

with their beer belly, old people are bumping into me without apologizing. Teenagers are orga-nizing the rally, speaking on stage, chanting on top of steps, passing out kindness coins, and de-manding for gun reform. A man standing in front of me says, “You’re already doing a lot better

than I was at your age.” Thousands of people attended the March For Our Lives rally in Washington D.C. demanding

an end to gun violence. People from all over the country show their dissent for the lack of ac-tion taken in Congress. SpongeBob memes seemed to be a favorite of the day as they were seen on signs throughout the crowd. I’m not sure who took a greater hit, the NRA or Marco Rubio.

The powerful words of Edna Chaves and Naomi Wadler unsettle my bones, while Emma González unnerves my core with her silence. The chanting fills me up with so much energy I

feel ready to kick the White House door open and make my presence known. In this moment, I have so much aggression built in me that it is quite easy to get lost in the feeling of the rally. This idea that we are America’s hero, fighting for what’s right one protest at a time. It’s easy to get lost

in the words “VOTE THEM OUT,” and “NO MORE.” Perhaps that was why the silence was so unsettling. The crowd was forced to leave the crowd

mentality, and each individual has to ask him/herself: for what purpose am I here? The answer to that question will determine the actions taken the day after the march, because activism re-

quires more than attending a single highly publicized event and an instagram picture.

Through the Test of TimeBy: Consiglio Liam Roselli

In the cold we stood.The wind whipping us,Perhaps not to knock us down,But to see if we could stand.

Warmth congregated.In groups large and smallSome seemingly alone.Some seemingly alone.

We stood in silence.Wondering if we were alone,Some crying, some hugging,All standing.

We watched the bricks.They had stood.Through the test of time.

United we stood.United we stand.Through the test of time.

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Announcements!

Hello everyone,

I am proud to announce that two students from Octorara have qualified for the PMEA 2018 All-State Festival to be held in Lancaster this April!

Chris Kelly, senior, was notified earlier this month that he was named the drum set player for the All-State Jazz Band. Chris competed against high school drum set players from across the state. This is Chris’s third acceptance to

the All-State Festival. He was the drum set player for the All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble as a sophomore in 2016 and he won a chair in the 2017 All-State Orchestra as a junior.

Adam Rudisill, sophomore, in his first year of eligibility for PMEA state-level festivals re-auditioned at the Region VI Band Festival last week and scored the highest of all eligible students. In the process he won a seat the All-State

Wind Ensemble percussion section. Adam is now eligible to audition for the 2019 All-East Honor Band (comprised of students from 11 states and the District of Columbia) and the 2018-2019 All-National Honor Band.

If you know these students, please offer them your congratulations. The hours they’ve spent perfecting their craft are seemingly countless. They are two of the finest musicians I have ever encountered.

With the All-State Festival in Lancaster, everyone here has an opportunity to hear these two young men perform with some of the best high school musicians Pennsylvania schools have to offer. The Jazz Band concert will take place at Cocalico High School on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 PM. The Wind Ensemble Concert is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 21 at J.P. McCaskey High School. Tickets are $15.00 each. Here is a link with information about the

concerts and a link to the site for purchasing tickets.

https://www.pmea.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/All-State-Ticket-Flyer.pdf

Tickets for these concerts are only available online.

The Octorara High School will be hosting the annual Octorara Agriculture, Business,Environmental, Science & Technology Expo, known as the OABEST Expo on June 2, 2018

from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Last year’s OABEST Expo was well attended and drew inapproximately 1,500 people. We are expecting a bigger audience this year with even more

activities and exhibitors planned.This community day fair showcases what Octorara students do and promote Career Pathways in

Agriculture, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Human Services, Science, and the Arts.OABEST Expo is a collaborative community event. Local industry partners, such as

Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau, AgConnect, Wawa, Null’s Towing, Paradise EnergySolutions, and community colleges, such as Delaware County Community College, ThaddeusStevens of Technology, and Delaware Valley University are joining the Expo with a variety of

interesting and fun filled demonstrations guaranteed to pique the interest of all members of thecommunity. This year a special presentation will be given by the PA Secretary of Agriculture,

Russell Redding to thank Dr. Thomas Newcome, the Octorara Area School District’sSuperintendent for his dedication in supporting and promoting the Agriculture Industry. SinceDr. Newcome will be retiring, this will be his last OABEST Expo. There will be also be special

Meet and Greet sessions with Dr. Michele Orner, Octorara’s new Superintendent.Food vendors, student demonstrations, science fair exhibits, K-12 art show, First Responder

demonstrations, crafts, music, games, animals, hayrides and many more fun filled activities takeplace. This year OABEST will be adding more agriculture exhibits and demonstrations, a

tractor show and continue with the 5K Octorara Angels Rainbow Run in memory of CarlyImbierowicz and Daulton Pointek. For more information go to the OABEST Expo website at

www.oabestexpo.com

OABEST Expo

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Wiffle Ball Tournament—2018!By: Ryan Baggett

Let the games begin! The 7th annual Octorara Wiffle Ball Tournament began on February 23rd, 2018. This year’s tournament was a true showcase of both wiffle ball talent and team cooperation. One main aspect of the tournament that I found particularly intriguing was the diversity within established teams. This year’s wiffle ball tournament proved that athletic ability is not required to have a good time playing the sport; the high energy and team spirit is what makes it enjoyable.

Although some teams truly had their eyes on the prize, the tournament also rewards the most creative and cooperative teams with the best costume award. For some, this is better than coming in first place. Teams like “State Farm,” who dressed up like Jake from the iconic State Farm commercial, are the ones who truly estab-lish the high spirited and enjoyable tone that the tournament was meant to have. As tournament coordinator and manager Mr. Rudisill stated, “The reason this tournament has been successful each year no matter if there has been 14 teams or 38 teams (which we had in 2016), has been the cooperation and help of a large group of people.” The event has truly brought the entirety of the community together, as many volunteers (some who do not even play baseball) spend their time at the tournament umpiring and scorekeeping.

The Wiffle Ball tournament has even been spread beyond Octorara’s community; teams from Pequea Val-ley and Hempfield have joined in the action. In the past, there have been teams from schools such as War-wick, Downingtown, Pope John Paul II, and Solanco. The widespread mark the tournament has on the com-munity, and others’, proves that it will only continue to keep growing from this point.

November 11th, 2011 was the date of the first Octorara tournament; it had 14 teams, and since then, 7 years later the tournament has grown to 27 teams, and two years ago it had 38. The tournament also main-tains its popularity by teams like “Daddy Hacks” who have played in the tournament for almost the entirety of the tournament’s history. The tournament has become something all different students look forward to in the spring, and these supporters are what will keep it continuing for years.

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Octorara’s Annual African American Read-InBy: Michaela Hampton

On the evening of February 20th, students, faculty and community members gath-ered to celebrate the work of African American writers through the reading of various re-nowned pieces of literature and one powerful, original piece. Students were invited to read

a piece written by an African American writer or to listen while others shared, all done with goal of honoring the voices of African American writers through the presentation of their

works. The African American Read-In was established in 1990 to promote diversity in literature

in conjunction with making “literacy a significant part of Black History Month.” Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, the founder of the African American Read-in stated, “It is important for all of us to see ourselves in books”; throughout the night, listeners were encouraged to see themselves reflected in the literature being shared but also within one another, regardless of race. Nine-

teen readers--teachers, students, and community members--shared pieces that had spoken to them personally. Many of these pieces, told through the words of African American writers, dealt with conceptual issues of racism and the danger of seeing others through eyes clouded

by stereotypical views.From the reading of a passage from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Where Do We Go From

Here?, Mr. Udell presented us with the concept of challenging lukewarm acceptance. This simple idea appeared in many forms throughout the readings; Mrs. John chose to read from Chimamanda Adichie’s “The Danger of a Single Story”. This piece deals with the danger of

our own proclivity to pass judgement upon others, before we even know a single thing about their true character. When we see someone, or hear where they come from, the stereotype associated with that place or that race, is brought to the forefront of our mind. We allow

these previously established stereotypes to take priority when meeting others; we decide who someone is, before they even have a chance to show us their identity. Being presented with our own imperfections, we were challenged to confront our issues directly, and no longer

stand for a lukewarm acceptance.

Perhaps the most powerful moment of the night occurred when Stephen Parker delivered “Where Beauty Lies”, his originally written poem. As Stephen passionately spoke his poem to those of us in attendance, tears sprung into our eyes and we were overcome with a sense of awe. The words Stephen wrote were captivating, filled entirely with an emotion that we, sitting in the library, could feel and understand. Stephen explained the significance of the

poem, stating that it’s about “how you feel when you write it”. Seeing the delivery of such an intricately written and inspiring piece, we were able to catch a glimpse of how Stephen felt in

the writing of his poem. In the words of one listener, “it was terrific”--this event brought together teachers, stu-

dents and community members to honor African American writers. Whether reading or politely listening, attendees were united in a time spent honoring writers whose works are profound and applicable to the way we choose to live our lives. We were all reminded that

“We are more alike, my friends,/than we are unalike.”

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“Where Beauty Lies”By Stephen Parker

A shower of petals,The holy matrimony of Jasmine and Lilac,

Fusions of purple and pink fill the sky.This is the place in which beauty lies.

Her face, a beautiful Rose.Starry-eyed angel!

Her only wish is to fly,To find the place in which beauty lies.

New weeds plague the ground,Bitterness is their source of nourishment.

Ignorance and greed cover their eyes.Where is the place in which beauty lies?

Deceit and malice to create a palace,Hatred for those who stand in their way.

Rose, forced out and left to die.Is this the place in which beauty lies?

Gravel ground, plastic treesBuildings replace the flowers and the bees.

Construction displaced her violet cries.They have ravaged the place in which beauty lied!

Ceilings collapsed, rubble from destruction drifts down like snow.They are no more. She is no more...

A singular Rose sprouts from the death and testifiesThis...is the place in which beauty lies.

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What is the FFA?By: Alaina Davis

You may have heard about the agricultural club that reaches from the state of Alaska to the Virgin Islands, and the state of Maine to Hawaii: FFA. But what does this club actually do?

Each club in the nation has a goal to prepare for the future of agriculture by developing leaders and in-novation, all while helping to serve their communities and their world. FFA has evolved greatly since its start in 1928 but agriculture is still the focus of this organization. FFA has gone from standing for “Future Farmers of America” to standing for any and all agriculturists. Everyone depends of agriculture every day of their lives,

from food and clothes, to recreation and relaxation. So, what is FFA? Well, FFA is whatever you make it. Your specific dreams and goals can be progressed in

this club. FFA is tailored to fit you! Find what it is you love, and FFA will help make it into your reality while you grow as a person.

For more information or if you are interested in joining the Octorara FFA contact: Advisors -

Ms. Martin at hmartin@octorara.org Mr. Graydus at cgraydus@octorara.org

Chapter Officers - President - Sara Woodall

Vice President - Alaina Davis Sentinel - Jason Mazepink

Reporter - Scott Davis Treasurer - Kelsey Cunningham

Secretary - Madelyn Kerr Chaplain - Jesse Himelright

On the Internet: paffa.org

ffa.org “Octorara FFA” on Facebook

TSA Award WinnersBy: Alaina Davis

On February 10, 2018, twelve students and two advisors, Mr. Talley and Mr. Lefever, attended the annual Technology Student Association (TSA) leadership and regional conference at Conestoga Valley High School. The students competed in eight different STEM events, achieving success in five of these competitions. Eight students qualified for the State competition April 18-21 at the Seven Springs Ski Resort. Following are a list of events and accomplishments from the competition. Congratulations to everyone who participated and good

luck to those moving to the State competition! Individual Events

CAD 3D Engineering – Participants create a 3D computer model(s) of an engineering or machine object, such as a machine part, tool, device, or manufactured product.

1st Place – Liam Babauta3rd Place – Brandon Jackson

5th Place – Jacob EckmanCAD 2D Architecture – Participants create representations, such as foundation and/or floor plans, and/or

drawings, and/or details of architectural ornamentation or cabinetry.Qualifying – Colin Delestienne

Qualifying – Krista Outland

Dragster Design – Participants design, produce working drawings, and build an aerodynamic CO2-pow-ered model.

6th Place – Colin Delestienne9th Place – Jacob Eckman12th Place – Scott Davis

Team Events

Structural Design & Engineering – As a team design and build a designated structure. This year was a bridge crane.

3rd Place – Liam Babauta and Brandon JacksonTechnology Problem Solving – Participants work together to develop and create a solution to a problem;

limited materials provided and tools allowed.5th Place – Leah Davis and Jacob Jankowiak

Also in attendance were: Alex Achenbach, Braedon Amole, Michelle Engle, Justin Hay

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Students Stand TogetherBy: Paige McKenna

The walk out on Wednesday, March 14th, united students from around the nation mak-ing a statement of personal beliefs. High schools have options when deciding how to address those who wish to express their opinions this way; in our area, schools have varied their ac-

tions significantly on how to address this. Reactions ranged from Collegium, which attempt-ed to resist their student body participating to Downingtown STEM, which encouraged stu-

dent participation.

After consideration, Octorara added an hour of homeroom time to play videos and ac-knowledge safety in school which took place during the seventeen minutes when nationally students walked out of their schools. We made an announcement acknowledging students could leave within certain bounds but it was up to them if they wanted to go out or stay in

homeroom. You would think this would go over smoothly since everyone could make their own decisions yet, there have been a lot of negative student opinions.

Of those who participated, many seemed to feel that making leaving school so permissible defeats the purpose; that the school squelched the “rebellion” by making the stand within the rules. However I cannot understand this argument because it is not our school leaders

we were intending to rebel against. By standing united as a school, we are making a stronger stand if anything. We are allowed to speak our minds and show our beliefs without defiance.

On the day of the walk-out I was shocked for two reasons. Firstly, considering how Octor-ara enabled student participation I was confused by the minimal participation. There were approximately two hundred to two hundred fifty students that went out, meaning approxi-

mately one in five students participated. This made those who did a minority. I am aware that at our school the opinions on gun control are divided, but I anticipated at least half of the

student body would be there because even those against more gun regulations could go out as a memorial. Seventeen minutes devoted to the seventeen lives lost.

The surprise after this came as much more of a shock to me. Many of the minority who did participate became angry that others did not and lashed out. There were twitter posts

saying how disgusted they were at the lack of participation or how they lost respect for those who chose to stay inside. Personally, I made my choice to go out and stand in silence to unite remorsefully for those who have lost their lives and Congress’s inaction, and I do not regret that. That does not mean I have the right to tell other people what to do or believe to be a

good person. Standing outside does not make you a better person than sitting inside.

People have their reasons for either decision and I lose respect for those who condemn people for not acting how they act or thinking how they think. I am proud to be at a high

school that did not try to persuade or dissuade us from participating. As teenagers, we all are growing and learning what we believe in and I am glad that we get to have one of our first

experiences testing out how our beliefs translate into action in a safe space. So perhaps things did not go as planned and the videos malfunctioned and it was incredibly cold, but I appreci-ate Octorara for being a nonpartisan place that lets us try define ourselves with our decisions.

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Dear Yo-Yo, Why do teachers continue to stand in the hallways between classes? I get it when they’re passing out a test or

something, but waiting outside the door every period is just uncomfortable, not to mention obstructive to the stream of students trying to get by. Hopefully you can provide some insight.

Sincerely, Icon TactDear Mr. Icon, I have to say, I’m surprised I haven’t been asked this question earlier. Anyone who has attended middle and/or

high school knows the unique type of insecurity that comes from being surrounded by your fellow peers while un-dergoing the most awkward stages of life-- subsequently, they also know the tenfold increase in said discomfort when having to walk the halls while under the careful scrutiny of their elder teachers.

As you have brought such an issue to my attention, Mr. Icon, I am left to assume that you are well aware of the dilemma we are speaking of. For the benefit of our less perceptive members of the human race however, I provide the following details:

There are three kinds of teachers that make loitering by their doors a daily habit.The purposeful: these teachers are perhaps the ones we can most exclude from any following criticism, as they

tend to have a perfectly viable excuse (purpose) for entering the hallway in those brief moments of interlude between classes. Whether to hand out a test, offer a piece of paper, search for troublemakers, or simply reach out and connect with a fellow staff member in a desperate attempt to participate in a conversation containing words other than “like”-- these teachers have an obvious reason for being present among the bustling students, and are thus excusable for being there.

The awkward: these teachers have less of an obvious reason for choosing to brave the halls, and look most re-gretful of their apparent decision to return there between every period, every day. As mildly uncomfortable as it is to smile at your teacher and accept a worksheet from him/her before entering the classroom, it is ten times worse to run right into your teacher while trying to escape the madness that is the high school hallway. Because these teachers have no tangible purpose for hovering by the door (as those in exhibit #1 do), they tend to be more at a loss for what to do with themselves. This results in jerky nods exchanged in passing, attempts at avoiding early eye-contact that produce an outcome similar to the emphatic shaking of one’s head, and forced conversations on the part of students in an effort to avoid more awkward interactions than those already provided by daily high school life.

The intense: these teachers have no perceived reason for gracing the hallways with their unsettling presence. This group is perhaps the worst kind to come across in the hallway, dedicating their entire four minutes between changing periods to directly staring down students with the laser-focus of a hawk. Little is worse for a first-world student than having to walk down a long and emptying hallway with one of these teachers somewhere along the span. As awkward as those in exhibit #2 may be when it comes to making eye contact, these teachers seem to care nothing at all for mod-ern, western views on excessive staring. The common avoidance practice of engaging in an animated conversation with a nearby friend (or distant acquaintance if no one else is around) is rendered entirely useless when the subject in question refuses to be ignored.

The way to deal with the predicament here of loitering teachers, depends on the particular type (out of the above listed options) of teacher involved. I tell you this with deep regret, Mr. Icon, but there is little that can be done in the case of exhibit #1. Seeing as the teacher involved in such a scenario is present for the actual benefit of the students in the hall at the time, the act of removing him/her may be counterproductive to the organized academic experience we tend to impetuously demand.

I am happy to say, however, that exhibit #2 is an entirely different case and one easily remedied. When dealing with teachers of this sort, it is important to remember that they are just as scared of you, Mr. Icon, as you are of them. Avoid crowding the instructor into a corner or against a wall while trying to enter their classrooms, as a cornered teacher of this sort can be unpredictable. Utilize direct, intense, and forced eye contact to assert your dominance in the situation. This will help you cement your place and level of respect in the classroom as well as warn away any stray students from taking advantage of the submission you reveal in the teacher. These characters are different from those of us who have walked the path of the student, Mr. Icon, and it is imperative to treat them as such. Being of a totally disparate variety, these teachers can’t be treated the way you would fellow humans. Performing a task as simple as of-fering a wave or small smile to alleviate a fraction of the tension surrounding the situation, or simply confronting the teacher on how awkward he/she is in the current hallway position, would be entirely ineffectual.

And lastly, we have exhibit #3-- by far the worst. Few individuals enjoy the experience of being openly gawked at, and when said stares consist of the combined intensity of the eyes of both Sauron and Ra, students cannot help but feel a sense of dread when walking down a specific hallway or turning a corner. In this case, you are left with only one option: the humiliation of deference. The best examples of this are casting your eyes to the floor and pretending not to feel the weight of a thousand feathers boring down on you in the form of the most severe look ever, avoiding the area altogether (yes, even if it means skipping classes), and walking abnormally fast to shorten both the amount of distance and time spent under acute scrutiny. Just as no change has ever taken place without an insurgent, neither has it come to pass without some component of submission. If ever you are discontented by something, it is crucial that you re-member this point. In every instance it can work as a reliable guide for determining what to (or not to) do next.

I hope that this advice solves the issue at hand for both you, Mr. Icon, and any other student suffering the same inconvenience of being held accountable. It is not easy to deal with the problems of a high schooler. The truth is, the world does revolve around you-- or, at least, your world does, and isn’t that all that matters? So if the teachers hover-ing in the hallways bother you thusly, do something about it-- avoid them, look at the ground, wear sunglasses so they can’t get within three feet of making eye contact…. Any of these options are perfectly acceptable. Just remember to handle these teachers that we speak of with care, Mr. Icon. They are not like us, and lack our unique brand of logic needed to truly understand.

Hopefully you can be more confident with yourself in the future, Icon Tact.Yours Truly,Yo-Yo

Writers:Ryan BaggettAlaina DavisMichaela HamptonAshleigh MckennaPaige MckennaJoe MeyerKelly Wenzka