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Varsity South Football won their last regular season game against Park Hill, 38-0. photo by KYLE VANICENovember 13, 2013

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Throughout the semester, regardless if they are a senior or a sophomore, it is every student’s responsibility to support South. Whether one chooses to support the sports or other activities at South, each Panther deserves a moment of

personal recognition. The sports teams at South earn endless support throughout their seasons. Therefore, each student should rage in the cage against South’s rivals with different rituals (page 14) and make sure to watch for South’s winter sports (page 17). However, supporting South throughout the semester spreads far beyond sports. It can be as easy as attending the school’s musical, Phantom of the Opera (page 6) on Nov. 14, 15 and 16. Or looking for local South art downtown at each month’s First

Fridays (page 19). The students at South have stories of their own (page 8) that are just as spectacular as the school’a sports and arts. Each panther has perservered through their own triumphs, whether it be a game winning goal, a closing curtain scene or a life changing compromise. Regardless of the purpose, every student at South deserves an adequate amount of praise.

Kassie Redmond is one of the five new faces in the Special Education Department this year and brings five years of teaching experience with her. For three years, Redmond taught Life Skills, a department of special education, at Gentry Middle School in Columbia, Mo . She then transferred to become a Learning Specialist at Rock Bridge High School for two years. “I liked the freedom with responsibility aspect of Rock Bridge High School for the students,” said Redmond. Here at South, Redmond co-teaches with Chris Reuscher, Communication Arts, and Ian Cunliff, Communication Arts. While co-teaching, Redmond assists in typical teaching responsibilities. Redmond teaches an English class of her own as well. While Redmond comes from a family of educators, it was not until her junior year at Mizzou that she became interested in teaching. Her passion for basketball throughout college led to a new passion of assisting those with special needs. Redmond would

volunteer at the Special Olympics basketball practice after her own basketball practice was over. “It was amazing to see how the families connected and had such a strong community,” said Redmond. Although Redmond is among the many new faces at South, she and her family will soon be welcoming a new face as well. Redmond has been married to her husband, who she met at Mizzou, for five years. Redmond and her husband have been married for as long as she has been teaching. Redmond also has two daughters, Tessa and Corinne. Whether it may be at home or at work, Redmond is all about helping children. As far as her students at South, she wants to help them get more comfortable in their own skin. “If I can help someone become more confident in who they are as a learner and carry that throughout the rest of their life, that’s what it’s all about,” Redmond said.

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first meeting since South STUCO won the president title last year. Shortly after, there was a guest speaker and author, Grant Baldwin who gave all the members of STUCO a preparation speech to lighten the mood up. Baldwin implemented ideas from his new book, which was sold that day, throughout the speech. “He incorporated everyday life as a teenager and made it interesting” said Izzy Pieper, freshmen.

After the guest speaker, there were various student ran workshops in different classrooms for students to give their ideas about how to improve their school. One of the workshops included the Rage Cage. Adele Royle, junior, and Ashley Scott, senior, hosted the workshop. The girls explained what South had to do in order to receive the Rage Cage banner and what the Rage Cage is all about. “Every session we had people lined up wanting to be in our workshop. We just put as much spirit and school pride into it as we could,” said Scott. “My voice was gone by the end of the day, but it

was definitely worth it.” After the workshops, there was a dance party held in the gymnasium with all kinds of different lights shining on the walls going along with the music the DJ was playing. “It was the best DJ they could have had and I would want him to come back for Courtwarming” said Anna Riekhof, sophomore. However, it did not end there. Once the dance party had finished everyone filled the gym again after eating lunch to see skits put on by other schools so they could receive votes. One by one, different STUCO members from other schools made a fool out of themselves hoping the other schools would vote for them. Liberty High School went away with the presidency and Platte County High School took home vice president. Second vice president was Lathrop Middle School and secretary was won by Savannah High school. “It was a great environment and everyone enjoyed the festivities put on here at Park Hill South” said senior Dalton Lightner. With all the spirit they had at that convention, there could be a chance to have that energy and DJ, come back to South for our Courtwarming. For now, students can rest easy knowing STUCO’s district knows how much spirit South can have.

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Redmond is one of the new staff members in the Special Education department at South

Students’ eyes have been glued to the television from a young age, idolizing innocent child stars such as Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron and Lindsay

Lohan. Fans are finding out that these celebrities are not as perfect as they once seemed. These Disney and Nickelodeon stars have served as role models for students. These celebrities are also idols who have been battling with drugs and making controversial decisions. “This could make people more aware because of their high profile,” said Mike Nelson, social studies. “It can also be a warning. It sends the wrong message that it could be okay.” In August, Miley Cyrus performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, VMAs. Her song “We Can’t Stop” made references to drug use and the singer made a series of sexual gestures. Her new image has affected her fans in both positive and negative ways.

“I watched Hannah Montana all the time,” said Ashley Guy, senior. “She’s not the same. Miley might influence drug use, but people shouldn’t do them because Miley does.” Other fans, such as McKenzie Buford, sophomore, still have Cyrus as a role model. Buford said she began liking her when she was younger and that she watched Hannah Montana daily. “I don’t see what the problem is about her,” said Buford. “She’s expressing herself.”Cyrus is not the only artist that mentions drugs in her songs. Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa and Tyga are just a few rappers that repeatedly rap about drugs such as marijuana and ecstasy. “Their fans are easily influenced,” said Marco Herrejon, freshman. “They think, ‘Why shouldn’t I live up to the famous idols?’” Celebrities such as Amanda Bynes, Zac Efron and Lindsay Lohan do not openly promote these drugs but still

find themselves in rehab or even jail. According to Entertainment Weekly, Amanda Bynes has a series of DUI charges and hit-and-runs but has recently been in the news for her drug charges. Like Cyrus, her fans are being affected by these decisions. “[Bynes] has become a laughing stock,” said Georgia-May Campbell, sophomore. Zac Efron went to rehab earlier this year after battling an alleged cocaine addiction, according to the Huffington Post. Cory Monteith, a Glee star, even died from a drug overdose this July. This August, during an interview with Oprah, Lindsay Lohan admitted that she has also gone to rehab and jail for her drug use and reckless behavior over the past few years. She appeared in many Disney movies such as “The Parent Trap”, “Freaky Friday” and “Herbie Fully Loaded”. “I feel like before she was a good role model for girls,” said Allie Hickey, freshman. “It goes to show how the fame can mess with them.” Some celebrities manage to steer clear of drugs and can be a positive role model for their fans. Sydney Browning, senior, looks up to Carrie Underwood. “She’s positive about everything and she’s kindhearted,” said Browning. “She doesn’t get into drugs. The fame didn’t affect her. She kept with who she is.” All of these stars have a big influence on the actions of their fans. The child stars that students grew up idolizing are changing and it is up to fans to decide whether or not to follow in their footsteps.

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Ethan Rickman, a Park Hill freshman, passed away Oct. 5. Rickman’s death was caused by the consumption of “acid,” a synthetic

hallucinogenic drug, made to mimic the effects of LSD, according to KCTV5. Rickman was rushed to Children’s Mercy hospital downtown by paramedics on the night of Oct. 4, after the Platte County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call about an unresponsive teenager. Rickman was only 14 years old when he died at the local hospital, the following morning. “[Ethan] would want us to learn from this, he would want us to be happy…Now we have a guardian angel watching over us,” said Niki Trimmer, freshman. Rickman was well known to the Park Hill School District. He attended Prairie Point Elementary, Plaza Middle School and Congress Middle School before starting his freshman year at Park Hill this fall.

Peers throughout not only Park Hill, but South as well are mourning Rickman’s death. According to his peers, Rickman was a bright, talented young man. His talents and one of his main passions included playing guitar and being in a local band. “Enjoy [life] while you have it,” said Rickman in past Facebook messages to Trimmer. Even after his death, Rickman will continue to change lives. Rickman’s parents chose to donate his organs in order to help those in need. The Park Hill School District has offered its sympathies to the family, friends, classmates, teachers and others who knew and cared for Rickman. “Ethan, your body has been diseased with the notion of emptiness,” said Noah Ybarra, sophomore, “but your mind will forever flow.”

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Abandoned dark and dingy warehouses, strewn with needles, infected with disease and poverty … a place one would not be surprised to find a whole host of hard drugs. However, these places are coming closer to the average neighborhood and those hard drugs are hitting close to home. K2, Krokodil, Spice, Black Mamba, and Acid are just a few drugs that are being commonly used and sold to teens across the United States. The most common synthetic drug, often sold in legal stores, is a type of man-made cannabis called ‘cannabinoids’. These drugs are crudely made by spraying chemicals containing THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) onto unknown plant material, according to The office of National Drug Control Policy. School Resource Officer Matt Westrich explained, “[K2] was sold in stores, but when authorities realized it was being used, sales were halted.” According to the 2012 government survey, ‘Monitoring the Future survey of youth drug-use trends’, one in nine seniors in America had reported using cannabinoids, second to the most commonly used drug, Marijuana. “It’s hard because my friends are still doing drugs and having fun,” said Madi Keller, senior, “You have to stay strong, you can’t do the same thing.” Whether people use the drug to get a high, or simply due to pressure from peers, the adverse effects of the drugs can be scary and permanently damaging to ones health. Reported health risks include; anxiety, nausea, increased heart rate, seizures, dilated

pupils, suicidal thoughts and other harmful actions. “Drugs are intense,” said Daniel Haley, junior, “They make you happy and sad.” These effects do not go untreated, and impact others around users. The consequences of underage drinking and drug use is reported to have cost Missouri residents $1.4 billion in 2010, according to the First Call Drug Clinic KC. “It’s a struggle being clean,” said Keller, “But it improves your relationships. Drugs screw up your life.” These foreign substances are even more damaging to students’ bodies, as they were not designed to be in human systems. Doctors are faced with terrifying decisions when making a diagnosis, as the unknown chemicals cannot be easily treated and detected in the system like alcohol or marijuana, for example. “Nothing is scarier than a doctor trying to find out what’s wrong and they can’t decipher what the problem is due to unknown substances in the system,” said Officer Westrich Medical professionals are playing a constant guessing game when treating those who have taken synthetic drugs as new ones are added to the market, which evade drug licenses and dodge police laws. As drugs close in on local neighborhoods, so does the danger, health risk and pressure. These go hand in hand. The more common these drugs become, so does the approach of the massively negative effects. Keller reminds us ‘You never know what you’ve got until its gone.”

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“And though you turn from me to glance behind, the Phantom of the Opera is there. Inside your mind.” Everything about “Phantom of the Opera”, South’s fall musical, will be bigger and better than years before, from the cast to the scenery to the special effects. The opening night for the musical is Nov. 14 and will continue until Nov. 16. Tickets are already on sale in the cafeteria at lunch for $8. The musical being bigger means more difficult auditions. The audition process took four days, with two days being for the normal sign up auditions, one for the potential actors to work with a choreographer and be rated on their dancing skills and lastly, callbacks. “Out of the whole musical, auditions are worst for me,” Bjorn Carlson, sophomore and a part of the musical, said. “I have huge audition anxiety.” Jake Mazeitis, junior, plays the male lead, and he said that seeing the cast list and knowing he was given the role as the Phantom made all the stress worth it. He is very excited to have the opportunity to play the role of the Phantom, but has some worries about playing such a huge part. “It’s been revised by so many awesome actors all over the world, so you hope you can live up to this culture of these great expectations of how the Phantom is supposed to be,” Mazeitis said. Emily Carter, sophomore and a dancer in the musical is very excited to be a part of Phantom of the Opera and thinks it is going to be great. “I’m excited for the show to come alive,” Carter said. “I think it’s going to be good and they did a nice job casting it.” In hopes to make the musical the best it can be, there is a lot of preparation and the rehearsals can stretch for about two and a half hours a night. “It’s much more intense. We’re all working a lot harder and the directors are all working their tails off to make sure this is memorable for everyone,” said Mazeitis. Vicki Hodges, director of the musical, has been working on Phantom since July. Although the rehearsals are long and a lot of hard work, she thinks the actors are

excited to put this on. ““They’re excited. They come in and they’re laughing and giggling because they understand that not a lot of high schools even attempt this show because of its massiveness,” Hodges said. “They’re excited to even be trying it.” Connor Locke, sophomore, plays the female lead, Christine, and she is excited because she thinks that everything will be fantastic, even if it is a harder musical than South has ever done before. “It’s a hard musical to put on, but I believe with all our funding and talent we have the potential to make it as good as it can be,” Locke said. There have been many rumors involving how much Phantom is going to cost, but Hodges said the actual budget has not been set in stone. “I don’t have any figures, but it’s a big production. We’re doing a lot of fundraising to make up those extra dollars,” Hodges said. All those who are a part of the Phantom of the Opera already know why they love it, but they also urge every South student to come and fall in love with the Phantom, too. “We’ve put a lot of work into the show so far, and it’s coming along pretty well,” Carter said. “I’m excited for everyone to come see it.”

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This year is the last year that every student at South was born in the 1990s, so students are reflecting back on their childhood and some of the greatest things they grew up with

Graduating from high school is the end of one era and the beginning of a new. The days of carefree learning and socializing with friends are gone. Now, one must decide what they are going to do with the rest of their life - and that is no small decision to make. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that out of 2.2 million freshman students, only 68.6 percent of all 2013 high school graduates were enrolled in college as of September of this year. Most experts agree that Americans will only see that number rise in the upcoming years due to various reasons, such as the job market becoming an increasingly competitive place, with employers seeking degree- holding candidates. However, that leaves over 30 percent of graduates who are not enrolled in college. What careers can they succeed in without a college degree? “ My goal for years now, has been to join the Navy and become a SEAL,” said Cooper Horn, junior. “My small group of friends have a very tight bond and we are a big influence on each other. I think you need that compatibility to be in the Navy.” Once an individual has spoken with a recruiter and made a commitment to serve, he or she sets a date to visit a Military Entrance Processing Station, MEPS, to finish the enlistment process. Step one is to take the ASVAB, which is a multiple-choice exam that helps determine a career best suited for the individual.Secondly, the enlistee must ; pass the

physical examination. Step three; meet with a counselor and determine a career path based on your ASVAB. Finally, step four; take the oath of enlistment. After that process which can take up to a month to complete, the enlistee will be a part of the United States Military. Although, the intense and ruthless lifestyle of a soldier is not for everyone.. “My goal is to go graduate from Paris II and open my own hair salon.” Mandi Kemp, senior. “ My mom went through hair school and she inspires me to start my own salon.” As of 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that the employment pool for this career path was about 627,700 cosmetologists. When most of us envision the typical high school experience, subjects like math, English and chemistry often come to mind before cosmetology,hair design, nail technology, skin care or massage. A traditional high school curriculum is designed to prepare students for a four-year university experience, not an eleven month program. Yet, beauty school poses anopportunity for a future career. “You should think long and hard about your interests and skills because what you choose is what you will do for the rest of your life!” said Taylor Lane, counselor. These students are breaking the mold of what is usually expected of high school graduates. Even though they are not following the traditional route, they are still planning ahead to make sure they will have a successful life after high school.

Panthers are breaking traditions and paving a new path for the futureWHEN I GROW UP...

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“I owned every Backstreet Boys CD and still have them today,” said Nichole Davis, junior. “I had posters up of them in my room and I thought they were all so cute.”

“Every Time I went to the Apple Market I would wait in line to get a Wonder Ball and I was so excited to open it because it had different candy in it every time,” said senior Tara Evans.

“The best toys from my childhood were Beanie Babies, stuffed animals and Hot Wheels. I really enjoyed playing with all of those things,” said Alexandra Knechtel, sophomore.

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“You have cancer.” The words stung as they slowly came out of the doctor’s mouth. Emary Langhorn, sophomore, was at the doctors office on Feb. 5, 2013. She was patiently waiting for the doctor to give her the diagnosis of her recurring chest pains. But what she heard was not something she had ever expected. Langhorn had been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. According to the National Library of Medicine, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin’s Disease, is a cancer of the lymph tissue. This can commonly be found in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver and bone marrow. “At first I was really emotional and I couldn’t stop crying,” said Langhorn. “But then I realized I had to put on a strong face. The doctor told me I’d have to be mature about what would come.” Along with her own self determination, Langhorn was lucky to have the support from her friends and family as well. They were “constantly there to put a smile on [my] face.” “We all decided to buy balloons and flowers for her,” said Jessie Stamper, sophomore. “We just wanted to cheer her up.” Mary Fridkin, Langhorn’s mother, was with her through all the twists and turns. She would stay home from work just to be with her daughter throughout the hard times. “I tried to be as supportive as possible through the whole experience,” said Fridkin. “I was always by her side.” Suddenly, things turned for the better. On Sept. 25 at 2:16 p.m.,

after seven months of endless treatment and fighting, Langhorn announced via Twitter that she was now in remission. Langhorn explained how she had the strangest reaction when she found out the incredible news. “At first I was really smiley and giggly,” she said. “Then I started crying tears of joy. It was the strangest mixture of emotions.” Fridkin, who has been by Langhorn’s side throughout the whole experience, said she felt relieved with the good news and that her daughter has taught her a lot throughout the entire ordeal.

“The experience has changed both of us; we’ve learned to not take things in life for granted and to trust in your faith,” said Fridkin. “Emary is very strong. She has a positive spirit and empathy for others. It served her well while she was sick.” She also went on to explain how sometimes Emary and her positive attitude would cheer up the other patients and nurses during her chemotherapy treatments. Friends of Langhorn also learned a lot from her during this tough, but strengthening experience.

“The situation has taught not only Emary to be grateful, but all of us,” said Stamper. “She’s taught me to always look on the bright side of things and to never give up.” Friends and family of Langhorn are thankful for the good news she has recently received, but they will never forget what she has taught them. “You can make lemonade out of lemons,” said Fridkin. “You can be told that you’re diagnosed with cancer and still find your silver lining. And that’s what Emary did.”

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Walking into the C100 pod of Park Hill South High School, one can smell the aroma of

brownies baking and see the faces of smiling students, eager to learn. The special education program is a branch of teaching that ranges from instructing the severely handicapped, to minor learning disabilities, to Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD, students. Some students need little to no help and some are mentally or physically disabled and require hands-on attention. A Special Education teacher has to rely on many different qualities in order to succeed in his or her classroom, according to Barry Crilley, department head. “You need to be flexible, compassionate, have a very strong base of knowledge because we teach all different subjects, and, of course, be very patient,” Crilley explained. Taking the responsibility of becoming a Special Education teacher is something only a determined person could do. However, it becomes easier with having experience within their own family, like Kristen Soule. “My sister had a learning disability and my brother had Down’s Syndrome so this is something that I’ve just always kind of wanted to follow,” Soule said. However, it does not always come naturally. Crilley had always planned on becoming a history teacher, as he

gained a history major from Missouri State University. He became a teaching assistant and eventually changed over to the special education department. “I fell in love with the kids and everything else having to do with it,” Crilley explained. “It does require a ton of paperwork, however, as each day I have to fill out an Individualized Education Plan, or an IEP, for each student which can take a while to complete. But, in the end I still love what I do.” Even the kids love the program here at South, as shown by Danielle McKenzie, senior.

“I love school because it is fun. I like it even better because my younger sister, [Shannon, senior], goes here and she is a good sister,” Danielle said. McKenzie takes the required core classes, as well as extracurricular

activities, such as Foods and Nutrition, Women’s Chorus and helping with the school’s recycling program. She is one of the most joyous people one would ever meet, and always has a smile on her face. The Special Education program at South works to fit their students with the needs, education and life skills to be successful within their lives both in and out of school. It is a welcoming area of the school and Special Education teachers encourage students to visit and make a student’s day. “It’s a rewarding job,” said Crilley. “It makes a bigger impact than most.”

A smile is worth a thousand words. One South student, Jeffery Hsia, freshman, embodies this every day. Hsia moved to Kansas City this school year from Nebraska and has jumped right in at South. He joined Cross Country this fall and plans to play freshman basketball as well as run track in upcoming seasons. “Jeffery is always smiling, which makes everyone else smile,” said junior Isaac Frieden, teammate and FMP to Hsia. Hsia has Autism, but has never let that hold him back from getting involved. “[I like sports] because I meet a lot of friends,” said Hsia. Hsia decided to run Cross Country after he ran two miles and realized he liked running for long distances, making Cross Country a perfect fit. The team has been very welcoming and supportive of Hsia, and he has returned the favor. “He’s like any other runner on the team,” said Frieden. “We all joke around.” Boy’s Cross Country coach, Brad Banning, said that having Hsia on the team has inspired him to learn more about Autism. “I think he’s given Coach Banning more of a light side,” said Frieden. When he’s not running or practicing basketball, Hsia enjoys playing the piano and has performed in several recitials. As an only child, he also enjoys spending time with his parents. “I go shopping downtown with my parents,” said Hsia. “[We also] watch Disney movies.” With his genuinely happy and passionate personality, Hsia has spread positivity to everyone he encounters: his teammates, coaches, teachers and fellow students. “[Jeffery] is really friendly and cares about everyone,” said Zion Harris, friend and classmate of Hsia. Hsia’s attitude is a reminder to students about how much a smile really means.

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MORGAN COOMBE QUALIFIED FOR THE NATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOCCE BALL TEAM

Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday to spend with your family where you can create wonderful memories by making fun crafts, along with cooking some delicious food. Most would say that their favorite part of Thanksgiving would be the mouth watering food that is served.

If you are looking for new dishes to go along with your turkey, then look no further than my famous recipes. My pumpkin cheesecake recipe has been ranked among the best, and I am sure that you will enjoy it, too.

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 (9 inch)prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.3. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust.4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

One thing that is essential to any Thanksgiving meal is your gravy. Here is a recipe from my dear friend Martha Stewart, Pan drippings from Turkey with Brown-Sugar Glaze.

Ingredients: 1 to 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1. While turkey rests, pour pan drippings through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Skim fat and reserve 3 tablespoons. Add broth to drippings to measure 4 1/2 cups.2. Set pan across two burners and heat over medium. Add reserved fat and white wine. Cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until mixture thickens and holds a trail, 3 minutes.3. Add flour and whisk to combine. Continue whisking until flour tastes fully cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in dripping mixture. Cook, whisking, until gravy is thickened, 8 minutes. If desired, strain gravy through sieve. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm until serving.

Martha has really outdone herself this time. I think that this is one of the best gravys out there and highly encourage you to give it a try.

. Say you are not interested in bringing any new food to the table this year, but you want to create some nifty crafts... then boy are you in luck. I am an expert in making some of the best holiday crafts and am willing to let you in on a few of them. My first is the the turkey hat. It is very simple .

Supplies:paper plate, construction paper, glue, scissors and markers

1.. Cut your paper plate in half. This will be the body of your turkey. 2. Next cut out a semi circle of construction paper to go on the inside of your plate that will be the color of your turkey’s body. 3. Once you’ve completed this cut out a small circle to be your turkey’s head. You will have to make it big enough to fit its eyes and nose inside, so don’t make it too small. Glue the head you’ve created to the middle of the cut paper plate. You can now see your turkey start to come together. 4. Next, cut two skinny strips of construction paper for your turkey’s legs. At the bottom of each strip make four tiny slits that will be its toes. Glue the its feet to the back of the paper plate so they hang down. 5. Finally, you can color the divots on your paper plate to make your turkey have feathers. 6. The last step is to cut out a piece of construction paper to make your headband. Fit the paper around your head before you finally glue it on. Once you have done this you have made your turkey hat!

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Good gravy!

THANKSGIVING BREAK IS COMING UP! STUDENTS HAVE OFF NOVEMBER 27-29CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE

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Although common in every sport, the Park Hill and South rivalry is like no other; a rivalry so heated in which former classmates and even neighbors

are at each other’s throats, just for the simple bragging rights a win holds. “They’re more personal and it brings the students together in the stands,” said Sean McCulloch, senior, referring to the annual matchup, “It’s a different rivalry and is greater than anyone I have seen in high school.” Although the annual games have been known for their intense rivalry, this year is the start of a hopeful new beginning as the two schools join one another in the fight against cancer. “It’s really nice that our team and community are doing this event to raise awareness for all types of cancers” said Joe Toigo, soccer coach. Toigo’s wife, Kim, was represented by South during her fight against breast cancer. Instead of the usual kits for each team, personalized and color coordinated t-shirts were designed for both sides. “We will be wearing pink for breast cancer and Park Hill will be wearing purple for testicular cancer,” said Jordan Lindsey, senior and captain of South’s Varsity team. However, Park Hill’s fight was a little more close to home as their cancer patient is actually on their team; a starter. to be exact. Nicholas Hibbeler, a junior midfielder, was diagnosed with testicular cancer just before school began this year. Nonetheless, Hibbeler has not let his cancer hold him to the sidelines. “It’s so cool to know he’ll be out there playing,” said Chloe Lane, senior at Park Hill. “He’s the strongest person I know and I couldn’t be more proud of him.” ‘Fight Like Hibbs’ has been adapted by the Trojans as a slogan and made into t-shirts and bracelets which have been sold by the team. Along with Park Hill, South has been selling t-shirts which feature the slogan, ‘Kick Out Cancer’. The shirts will benefit the Victory Project, which supports youth cancer, according to Lisa Lindsey, parent head of t-shirt sales. This game was not only about adding another win to each team’s resume, but also a win for the resolvement and treatment of cancer. “[The game] means that our generation is

being aware of what breast cancer is and how important it is,” said Kim Toigo. With cancer being so close to each school, the rivalry has been overshadowed and the schools are now hand in hand in the fight against what millions of Americans suffer through each year. “The fact that we have decided to come together and set aside our dislike for one another and support a cause that is so close to a lot of our hearts is incredible.” said Lane, who is an avid student section supporter for Park Hill. After 80 hard fought minutes and two overtime periods, the contest came down to a shootout. Park Hill was able to score all five goals and make the night that more special for Hibbeler and everyone at the game. For several administrators, such as John Carr, the game boasted the most amount of fans they had ever seen at once in the bleachers. Students, parents, neighbors and even Jeremy Guthrie of the Kansas City Royals were among the spectators at this event. “All the support from the community was great,” said Hibbeler. “Everyone was always positive and it really made a difference in my fight to beat cancer.” A long with the game, there was also a silent auction set up that featured several memorabilia from Sporting KC and other professional athletes. Aurelien Collin and Teal Bunberry, both Sporting KC players, were also on hand to assist each team during the game. Even though this was the first time both schools had been inflicted by cancer in the same sport, volleyball and girl’s basketball have been playing breast cancer awareness games for quite some time. The Lady Panthers basketball team has been a part of this tradition for seven years now. Along with that, this was the second year that the volleyball team had their Pink-Out game against Park Hill benefitting breast cancer. From ‘Dig For the Cure’ pink t-shirt sales and donations alone, the volleyball team not only soundly defeated Park Hill for the ninth consecutive year but also raised over $2000. Win or lose for South, the whole purpose of the game was to raise money towards cancer research and to raise awareness; and in that aspect, everyone was a winner.

“The fact that we have decided to come together and set aside our dislike for one another and

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Park Hill South’s student section, The Rage Cage, has some new cheers that are going to be added to the new hype we have here at South within our student section

Cheerleaders: “Hey South how

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Rage Cage: “We love you x3

Where you go we will follow

we will follow x2Because we support

the panthers the panthers x2

And thats the way we like it

we like it x2OooohOoh

Ooooooohoo”

*Split crowd in half*

Rage Cage: “P-A-R-T-Y party party’s on our side. Where is the party? The

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. “I loved the way the team bonded and came together and I don’t think I would change anything,” said Sarah Nelson, senior.One of the more important games the softball girls played in this year was their game against Lees Summit West. The girls played them for the second time on senior night. South was coming off of a loss from their previous game but ended up playing great and pulled off a great win on senior night. With many good games ahead of they were ready to give it all they had. The softball season finished the season with a 8-5 record.

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Throughout the season, South played against schools from across the state. This year, however, the boys soccer team competed against long time rival, Park Hill, multiple times.South went into the postseason with a 16-5 record. One of those losses was against Park Hill, the third time the boys played them. However, the South soccer boys were prepared for their postseason regardless of the loss.

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Brown, Suzanne Brown and Jennifer Welch. The constant competitiveness

and changing of the ladder, kept varsity tennis players motivated to pursue even farther. This year Brown and

Jackson made it to sectionals and Royle qualified for and placed at State.

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district rival, Park Hill. Despite a painful lose to Park Hill, the South swimmers

succeded in bonding as a team and qualified for State Nov. 14-16. ”I wish that

we had spent some more time getting to know each other earlier in the season

because by the end I started to realize how awesome of a team we had!” said

Chase Riekhoff, senior.

The football team this year consisted of a lot of talent but so did a lot of other teams in the city. The boys of fall went into the postseason with a 5-4 record, and beat Park Hill in the first round of Districts, eventually falling to Kearney.Austin Miller says, “It was important for all of the players to be on the same page and fight for each other.”

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year’s team had great post season play and won four straight games, making it

to State in Cape Girardeau, Mo. “At the end of the season we went into

every practice with intensity and every game we were trying to do things that

would make us better for the next,” said Sammi Nay, junior.

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According to Webster’s dictionary, the word fantasy is defined as something that is produced by the imagination or an idea about doing something that is far removed from normal reality.

But for many people who play fantasy football, it is all too real, and has become more than a hobby. Most people will never play on the gridiron on Sundays, so fantasy football is a way to compete with their peers and show your dominance. “ I am in a couple of leagues with my friends and it is fun playing against them,” said senior Jacob Kaltefleiter, “and it makes watching football much more interesting” However, to people who do not play it, it can be viewed as some kind of a cult. For instance, every year all the members have a draft to pick their team and worship the players they take with their first round pick. It also seemingly creates an obsession with fans who will watch an out of market blowout game just to see if their player can make one more big play to get them those few extra points. There even has it’s own language with words like sleepers ( relatively unknown players who might have a good week), flex (a player that can play in both running back and wide receiver slots), PPR (points per reception, instead of yards), and handcuffing (drafting a star running backs back-up). For those of you who have no idea what is being described, here is a brief explanation of what fantasy football is: each member of the league owns a team and picks players to be on his or her team. Each week one team goes up against someone else’s team and depending on how the players perform during

their game, they receive points. Whichever team has the most cumulative points for that week wins. That sounds very simple but, fantasy football has a much wider impact than you would think. According to a study done by the University of Michigan, an estimated 30 million people participate in a fantasy football league and those same people combined, logged over 1.2 billion minutes on a fantasy football website. “Fantasy football lets me keep in touch with guys I played college football with. It also fuels my competitive side,” said teacher and football coach Adrian Singletary. In 2012 fantasy football had an economic impact of $2 billion and depending on what type of league your in players spent an average of about $500 a year, according to a MSNMoney.com study. The impact does not stop there; it has even created jobs. You can now hire fantasy football lawyers to settle any disputes or maybe you are worried about your star player getting hurt you can even buy insurance from an insurance company for that player. It has become so popular that there are now entire television shows dedicated to helping you set your lineup, and the concept has even been made into a sitcom on FX called “The League.” “ I think it is a good way to get involved with other students and it is fun to play,” said Kaltefleiter. Fantasy Football has grown exponentially over the years and it has had an impact on the popularity of the NFL and fans everywhere..

fantasyAs the popularity of Fantasy Football grows, so does the number of students participating

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A secret artPre-game rituals let the athlete ease their mind for the big match that is to come

The energy in the air is vivid for those that are eager to begin a match with a cross town rival or a team within your conference. By warming up the athletes get loose and ready for what they have been training for all season, a win. But something rarely talked about also occurs every time a player enters the playing ground; a pre-game ritual. Although sports like football and basket-ball are considered an art to some, other fans miss out on another kind of entertainment, a ritual that is performed to excite the player and ease the worry about what the game has in store for them. “We always come out of the locker room and hit the vending machine before going into the gym,” said Samantha Roy, senior who’s on the girls basketball team, “Then before the game we have a chant that we do.”

Some excite and others are meant to be unique to the individual, yet all are used to calm the superstition that arises in each stu-dent’s mind. When players overcome their biggest worry they are now able to perform at a peak level for the game. ‘I always eat Subway in the training room and sit in the same seat on the bus before games because it comforts me,” said Scott Cline, Senior. Most famous athletes prepare themselves the same way in all leagues. According to Bleacher Report, Lebron James, NBA super star, prepares his match by raising his arms and releasing a handful of chalk which he believes excites the crowd. In a more discrete way, Serena Williams, Pro Tennis player, ties her shoes a certain way and wears the same socks throughout the

tournament to eliminate her superstitions towards the outcome of the match. Both can be used as an example for pre game rituals. Within school walls some students have picked up on these rituals to make their own. Both genders complain that the superstition definitely arises to halt their pre game warm ups, resulting in a made up ritual that suits their mind. “The team gets on one knee in a circle and prays. It’s something that the team has always done,” said Michael Panella, sophomore. Athletes can ease thoughts with repetition of your own rituals; the game will become less stressful and will end with the player performing at its best.

by ELI WILLIAMS

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FRESHMEN JASMINE CRAWFORD AND LEXI MADDOX QUALIFIED FOR GIRLS XC STATE

2013 CAMPUS VISIT DAYS

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As the temperature starts to creep down, the excitement for winter sports are just now starting to rise. With the start of a new season, there always seems to be a renewed energy in the air for South. The cause for this new excitement includes the wrestling, girl’s swim and dive and basketball. Even though South students start to get fired up for winter sports at the beginning of the winter season, athletes have been preparing for it by doing various things in their offseason. Off-season preparation and training could be one way to help achieve goals for these athletes in these sports, such as South’s wrestling team. One person that has been working in the off-season is senior wrestler George Barth. “Even though the season hasn’t started yet, we practice every Tuesday and Thursday, and I have already started to cut weight for this season,” said Barth. After finishing fifth in the state in Class 4 which is the highest class for wrestling in Missouri, the wrestling team has been staying active in this off-season to try to prepare for another successful year. The wrestling team graduated eight seniors from last year, however, the team has six people returning that will play a big role in their success for this season. “I think that it would be pretty cool if we could do just as well as we did last year even though we did lose some seniors, said Barth. The girls swim and dive team also have had quite a busy offseason this year. They have been preparing for their season by

participating in various exercises, such as running, in their morning conditioning before school. Also, twice during the week the girls will practice once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Olivia McClain, senior, hopes that all this hard work will pay off for their team. “After finishing sixth last year, our goal for this year’s season is to place in the top four of the state,” said McClain. With high hopes for success the girl’s swim and dive team looks to try and prove that those two-a-day practices will help them achieve their goals. Along with those hoping for success are the Lady Panthers Basketball team. The Lady Panthers are coming off a solid 21-5 season last year and they are also hoping off-season preparation will help them. The girls practice three days a week during the offseason. Their practices usually consists of conditioning and scrimmaging. With goals of winning Conference and also winning the Winnetonka tournament at the beginning of the year, the Lady Panthers should be prepared to do so. “We were very good last year, and as long as we work really hard we should continue to be this year,” said senior basketball player Samantha Roy. The boys basketball team has also been doing everything they can to prepare for the upcoming season. Players have been coming up to the gym at the school early in the morning for shooting and have been staying after school to workout. The players do various crossfit exercises during this after school period. They do

anything from flipping tires on the track and running laps, to doing basic exercises like bench or squats. The team is trying to improve their conditioning and strength, in order to be one of South’s most successful basketball teams in its history. With only one starter leaving, multiple starters are returning such as seniors Hudson Welty, Payton Meek and Robert Lane. This means that experience will not be a problem for this team. Even younger players, such as sophomore Ryan Welty, have had a lot of experience on the court, getting plentiful minutes last year as a freshman. Other players like Grant Brady, Allan Hyatt, Mitch Henderson, and Jacob Kaltefleiter may be looked upon to do more this year. Also, there have been new players coming to the team, senior Evan Hines and junior James Byrd transferred from other schools and are looking to play. No matter the player, this South team has worked very hard in the offseason, and South hopes that their success will reflect that. “I think that our hard work in the offseason will really help our chances of achieving great things and making a run at a state championship,” said senior basketball player Payton Meek. It is no secret that overall South’s winter sports have been working hard in this offseason to prepare for all of their seasons, and with the rise of the student section known as the “Rage Cage”, the excitement for the upcoming sports have been at an all time high.

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FALL ATHLETE SIGNING DAY WILL BE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AT 1:30 P.M.

1. What was going through your mind on 12 January, 2012? (draft day) Draft day was one of the craziest days of my life, I had butterflies all day and didn’t sleep much the night before. I signed my Generation adidas contract 2 days before the combine so I wasn’t very well prepared and actually had flown back to USF ready to start my spring semester when the deal went through. And after an unsuccessful combine I wasn’t sure where I would be selected as I was told by many teams prior to the draft that they were going to try and select me.

2. What did you think/ feel when you were selected 16th overall to Kansas City?When I was selected by SKC it was unbelievable, I had spoke to every team except SKC so it was very unexpected. And in front of a home crowd in Kansas City itself was amazing, I received a huge welcome from the fans and from that moment I knew I was in an amazing place I wanted to pay the fans back with lots of goals and great performances and obviously trophies to thank them for the amazing warm welcome.

3. What lead to you being so successful with your loan to Orlando City?I think I was successful in Orlando just because everything was in place for me to do well if I was willing to work hard enough. When you get sent on loan its a big test because if you don’t perform in the league below then it’s not doing much to convince your current team that you can help them out and improve them, so I had to be consistent and make an impact in the team which I felt I did. I was so hungry to prove to those people who questioned my ability or doubted me. I worked so hard in Orlando and was determined and realized there was my chance to prove myself and show what I can do.

4. How special was it to score your first MLS goal vs. New York?It was amazing to score my first goal against New York, I knew it was a matter of time until I scored and it was nice to get it out of the way and then focus on getting more playing time and scoring more goals and winning games. Also it was against my hero, Thierry Henry, so that made it that extra bit special.

5. How often are you recognized around Kansas City? Why do you think this is?I am often recognized when I’m out shopping or in the city, I think that’s because soccer is growing so much in this city so more and more people are following the team. It’s great to meet the fans and see their passion for the team and when they appreciate what you do it makes you want to do more and perform even better.

Getting the Down Low With Dom Dwyer

An Interview with one of Sporting KC’s most promising up and coming soccer star

by NICK HOCHSTATTERSuccess is not always found in Kansas City sports, but this

year, the tables have turned. First the Royals boasted one of the most successful seasons in recent memory, while the Chiefs jumped out to an 9-0 start; claiming their

stake as the top team in the league. But the only constant among our professional teams has garnered success ever since their restoration. In 2010, the Kansas City Wizards decided to rebrand their enterprise and change to Sporting KC. Ever since then Sporting has finished first in their division and at least made it to the Conference Semifinals. After a heartbreak last year in which we won the U.S Open Cup but lost in the Semifinals, Sporting also lost Kei Kamara after he was loaned overseas to Middlesbrough FC which is a part of the English Football League Championship. Even though Kamara, who was one of the best players we had, was loaned, KC was able to renew contracts with U.S National team players Graham Zusi and Matt Besler. Sporting is currently second in the Eastern Conference behind the New York Red Bulls by only one point. Already earning a playoff berth and knocking off the New Engalnd Revolution, their attention has been directed to their CONCACAF Champions League matches. With their tie against CD Olimpia, KC now enters the knockout, quarterfinals stage which is held in March of 2014. If the goal is to be considered a big team in North America and to attract not only big games and teams, but big players who view KC as a potential destination in their future, qualifying for this stage was a must. The season awards were announced for this last year as Graham Zusi brought home the title of MVP. Zusi was also crowned the Offensive Player of the year while Matt Besler won the Defensive title. Jimmy Nielsen, whose shutout streak reached 321 minutes, was able to retain his October shut out most recently against United as they took the lead of the Supporter’s Shield. Now the team will look to extend their season as the playoffs are under way and to bring home an MLS Cup title for the first time since 2000.

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The amount of art that one can experience is usually surpassed once in a blue moon in a museum. For downtown Kansas City residents, however, they show-off upcoming artists pieces in their very own home for the public’s pleasure. When entering the Crossroads Art District, people are welcomed by a large overview of the skyline. The same skyline which students can see from the cafeteria here at South. Lights and large buildings are the two main things one comes to see when they enter the event known as First Fridays. Every First Friday of the month, the art district is open from 7 to 9 p.m. to show off the many amazing attributes made by national and local artists. With pieces ranging from metal works to symbolic paintings, downtown is the perfect place to become immersed in the true downtown experience. I become ecstatic when I know that I am going to First Fridays with friends. The art leaves you with such an impression, some

pieces make your jaw drop at the sight. Along with the many show casings of artistry, there are many renovated homes that serve food and drinks such as coffee, assortment of teas and adult beverages. When I arrive, the first thing that I do is look at the art on 18th street, which is right

off of Main Street. Many of the art that is show cased is multi-cultural sculptures. Besides the evocative art, there are many side food shops that are easily within walking distance, such as Grinders KC, Grinders West or even perhaps The City Tavern. If one is just going just for the assortment of food, most restaurants offer

appetizer specials to enhance the experience for people in attendance. Grinders KC and Grinders West are two completely different spectrums. Grinders KC offers more pizza, while Grinders West offers more lunch options, like sandwiches and soups. I fancy Grinders KC more-so than the latter because of the “vibe” it gives off. Many separate galleries are offered throughout the Crossroads area. The most-visited include: The Blue Gallery, Cube at Beco and the Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art Gallery. The Blue Gallery offers classical art pieces with new-and-improved, but also modern, takes on them. Cube at Beco, along with Sherry Leedy, also offers more sculpture-like art, but throw-back takes on modern pieces. If your personality is a mix of being adventurous, eager to see new things and a little bit of hipster- First Fridays is the perfect destination.

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hIPSTERS IN HIDING It’s hard to define a hipster, they are more than the guys in coffeshop wearing a scarf and some glasses or the girl that gets her clothes from Urban Outfitters and the thrift shop. They may have come about in this way, but I believe they are something entirely different. Hipsters are more common than they seem. South is filled with them. The people striving to be different, trying new things and take leaps of faith in hope that they will catch on. They like to be fresh, and interesting. I myself couldn’t necessarily be deemed a hipster because I discover many of my interests and ideas from books, television and movies. I am not completely original, but there are extremely unique people out there. Innovative people that introduce these new ideas and trends more than anybody else. They are the ultimate hipster, supplying the thoughts and ideas we deem original.

I’m not saying all the hipsters at South are copy cats, but so many things that they enjoy come from their parents and the popular culture of today’s world. The subconscious absorbs so much information that only some things stick. If you like them they stay for longer, and longer and you build up the complexity of your personality. A girl that is influenced by Kendall and Kylie Jenner can be a hipster, but if a girl copies the pairs exact ideas and personalities she has gone past the hipster into the idolization of a celebrity. Lets just be honest, everyone has a person that they look up to in some way. I don’t believe in the generic hipster definition any longer. No more are they just the people wearing a scarf and a pair of glasses, they are people with complex and interesting personalities and they are the people that aren’t afraid to stand out of the crowd and be different.

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There is no doubt GTA 5 was worth every single dollar. Grand Theft Auto 5: San Andres was one of the most hyped and costly video games of all time, costing about 265 million dollars, taking more money to produce than most movies take to make. It was not a waste of money either, an astounding game straight down to every single aspect, costing the regular price for new video games of $60 and available for Xbox 360, and PS3 currently. The wide variety of activities to do like missions, races, and virtually anything, and how the game is so realistic with all the little details. It feels like you are actually living someone’s life and can do all sorts of realistic things from golfing to even washing your car. The story mode is extremely entertaining, with a wide variety of missions and smaller jobs to do. Heists are a new feature that are done with a group of other professionals to steal large amounts of money, assassinate targets, and do various big jobs. Also a new feature allows you to switch between multiple characters in the game, bringing a whole new aspect to the game. Allowing you to be veteran criminal Michael, crazy man Trevor, rookie Franklin, and even a dog for a short time. Compared to the last version of the game, Grand Theft Auto 4, the game has tremendous detail differences, better graphics, a whole different online mode and more options for things to do. GTA 5 is the best video game made to this day.

In England, when I thought pizza, I immediately thought Pizza Hut, as it was the only reliable place that delivered pizza. However since being in America I’ve learned that there are many more options when ordering a pizza. I decided to give Pizza Hut a try, and compare it to other new options, too. I placed a telephone order, which was a little time consuming,as the person on the phone had a few problems with her computer. Never the less, I ordered a pepperoni pizza, it arrived swiftly and was piping hot, which was unusual as I’ve had many pizza’s delivered stone cold which really spoils a good pizza! The pizza was large, and smelled delicious. However I was greeted with an excessive amount of grease in the box, which wasn’t a good sign as I’m not a fan of overly greasy pizza. Honestly it was the only thing I could fault the pizza on besides the fact the dough was slightly undercooked. It had a crispy crust, and had plenty of tomato sauce as well as topping, there was a large helping of pepperoni, which was delicious. It was just $10 for a large pepperoni pizza, which I thought was good value. It’s always a plus when you’re hanging out with friends, as it’s an inexpensive way to eat.

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remember the whole Captain Phillips ordeal. I remembered the basic story, a cargo ship had been hijacked, the captain had been taken hostage. I heard a few little stories on the news but really, I don’t remember a whole lot. So, I wasn’t all that excited to see this film. But boy I’m glad I did. “Captain Phillips” is one of the best thrillers in recent years. The start of the film shows us our lead, Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and his wife, Andrea (Catherine Keener). Captain boards the ship he will be in charge of for the next few weeks. The ship is boarded by Somalian pirates led by the psychotic Muse (Barkhad Abdi). Soon it’s a life and death situation for all onboard, and Phillips gets taken hostage. The ensuing hours spent on a lifeboat with the pirates would change his life forever. The film is fueled by the remarkable performances. Hanks gives one of his best performances in the past couple years. He adds this to his impressive résumé. Hanks will surely be nominated for an Oscar. He has the best performance of the year. He’s emotional, tough, courageous and most importantly, human. Abdi and his crew (Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed and Mahat M. Ali) are superb. Each provide different traits. One is aggressive, one is sympathetic and one is indifferent. We feel like we are trapped with Phillips in the lifeboat. It’s hard not to feel uncomfortable when looking at the small, cramped quarters they are stuck in for most of the movie. It’s an excellent move by cinematographer Barry Ackroyd. Director Paul Greengrass (of the “Bourne” films) should get put up for awards. I was on the edge of my seat the whole film. The climax is breathtaking. It’s a brutal bit of the reality necessary to save Captain Phillips. Although I wasn’t super excited to see “Captain Phillips”, I am so glad that I did. The acting is grade-A. Hanks and the rest of the cast had me on the edge of my seat. This is one of the best thrillers in the past year, and if you don’t see it, you’re missing out on one heck of a story.

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If you really think about it, we’ve got it pretty good here at South. We complain, we whine and we nag about having to wake up early to be in class by 7:30 a.m., but truth is, there are a

lot of students out there who would give up a lot just to be in our shoes. Students at South are lucky to go to a school as great as ours for many reasons, we just don’t realize it sometimes. For starters, whether you believe me or not, your teachers DO care about you. Teachers at South don’t just focus on the needs of the class, they focus on our individual needs as well. That’s something to really be grateful for. Not to mention that our teachers are smart and really know what they’re talking about; I’ve never had a teacher who’s not been passionate about what they teach. They know the tools and information that we need to be successful in the future, and they prepare us for what’s ahead. That is the sole reason why we’re here anyway. Secondly, we should be thankful for the choices we are given here. I am able to wear what I want (as long as it’s appropriate), choose what I want for lunch in the cafeteria, write about what I want, take the classes that spark my interest, the list goes on. The power of having a choice is a great thing, and I think it is something what we can take for granted. I wouldn’t want to go to a school where everyone dressed the same, had the same interests and thought the same, would you? Most of the people you hang out with on the weekend are friends through school. That’s why I’m thankful for my peers here at South. Though I don’t know them all, there are still a lot of great people I’ve met through my years at this school, some of which I expect to be lifelong friends. Working with others or even just talking to your peers builds communication and teamwork skills - something you wouldn’t get from just sitting in your desk and just listening to a lecture all day. Having people like this surround you is really beneficial. We’re super lucky to attend this great school for a lot of reasons. Most of the time, we take these things for granted because we don’t realize how awesome of a place South really is. So next time you alarm goes off and you grumble as you get out of bed, remember how much you have to be thankful for here.

Walk through the halls of Park Hill South during passing time, and I do not know about you, but all that I hear is bickering and pestering about teachers, administrators,

rules and policies that have to do with the school. Not going to lie, I do the same just as much as most of you. But with the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, it seems almost necessary to sit back and think about how lucky we are to attend this accomplished and spirited high school that we sometimes take for granted. You will hear about things that go on in other schools around this area, and throughout the nation, and you just have to be thankful for what we have here. We do not have to walk through metal detectors as we enter and exit our doors before and after school, we do not have any teachers gone wild, and we are not continuously on the national news. Also, we have that beautiful newly placed bell tower that trademarks our high school. Not naming any other high schools in the nation (Ruskin *cough, cough*), but we do not have any faltering sports programs. In almost every sport that I know of, we have something to cheer for and are not the laughing stock of the conference. Our test scores are always at the top, both statewide and nationally. With all of the college prep courses and college credit classes that are available here at South, you actually get prepared for what comes at you when you enter your first college class. My brother, junior at Mizzou, said his freshman year he was much more advanced at testing and taking notes than most other students at the University, as he knew exactly what to expect. Something else we should be thankful for is our school lunches. I know of schools that kids absolutely refuse to eat their lunches, and ours really is not that bad. Especially those shrimp poppers. I would compare those to a 5-star meal any day of the week. Finally, be thankful for the people you go to school with here. The diversity is great, and there really are some special people here with some interesting stories and backgrounds. So I encourage you to branch out and go out of your comfort zone, and really think about how thankful you are to attend Park Hill South and how special this school really is.

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People often refer to it as the game of life, however, life is not a game at all. There is no “get out of jail free” card and no second chance because one rolled snake eyes. Life occurs not on a game board but in homes and back alleys around the world. Unfortunately, many chose to play with their lives, as if it is a game that can be replayed once it has finished. They may be happy with the hand that they are dealt, but many Jokers lie amongst the deck. Sadly, these Jokers are often found to be synthetic drugs. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, synthetic cannabinoids are “man-made chemicals that are applied onto plant material” and marketed as a “legal high”. Nonetheless, users claim that synthetic cannabinoids mimic tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary

psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Synthetic Marijuana has stealthily hit the streets of the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 40 percent of High School Seniors used marijuana last school year. Eleven percent of that marijuana was synthetic. These Jokers in this juvenile game often hit harder than a lost turn. Synthetic drugs are placed into the game for the sole purpose of abuse. Like many other illegal drugs, synthetic marijuana is not tested for safety. Therefore, players are often unaware of the actual chemicals they are putting into their bodies, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. With synthetic drugs in their system, the boundary of the game board becomes less clear. The Office of National Drug

Control Policy has been working with government agencies to put policies and legislation in place to outplay their opponents. They have also worked to educate people about the tremendous health risk posed by these substances. As synthetic drugs are becoming a popular game piece, they often send the player straight to jail, without passing “GO”. For the users of synthetic drugs a simple fate will not be spelled out in Scrabble tiles. After so many rolls of the dice, one must decide their own outcome. Whether drug users continue to play the cards they are dealt, they can also choose to have a Jokerless hand. There will come a time when the hourglass runs out and the buzzer goes off for a final time. Then the life that was once lead as a game will inevitably end.

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fall 2013 staffEditorsEditor-in-Chief:Megan McMullenManaging Editor:Chase WhortonNews Editor:Kyle VaniceFeature Editor:Katie Blechinger

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