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Pros, cons of Freshman Center

Band returns from the Big Apple

Casey Artzer remains positive

by Tyler Mungerstaff writ er

Does it count? Seniors at Seaman High School participated in the Work Keys testing on Oct. 6 and 15 during seminar. The biggest question that has been raised is answered by counselor Patty Allacher, “Work Keys is not school related, the purpose is to show the community that our students have the work readiness skills needed for entry level jobs.

Not only Seaman was required to take the tests. Every senior in the Topeka area took Work Keys, to draw larger corporations into our area by showing our patrons have the job ready skills needed to ensure business success.

Work Keys is a text that assesses a persons work readiness. Students are classified into four different groups: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The higher the students classification, the more jobs the applicant qualifies for.

More than 17,000 occupations have been researched and these three skills are highly important: Applied Math, Locating Information, and Reading for Information.

Kansas isn’t the only state in the United States using Work Keys. Many states including Louisiana are participating in the Work Keys Testing. Chief operations officer of the Tecumseh Area Partnership in Lafayette Louisiana, Deborah Waymire says, “Part of Toyota’s decision to relocate to Lafayette was our database of more than 6,000 job applicants who assessed using Work Keys.” (As cited in Employee Skills Necessary for Companies in the U.S. market.)

by Kyle Dunhamstaff writ er

A few weeks ago, students Wyatt McKay, Kyler Emert, Dustin Plankey, Tyler Huddleston, and Taylor Medlin stood near the parking lot entrances in the mornings, keeping track of students wearing seatbelts. They are selected to be part of a program called S.A.F.E. (Seatbelts Are For Everyone).

“We are supposed to keep track of taking the surveys and have to come up with different ways to educate about wearing seat belts, such as announcements over SVTV and posters,” said Kyler Emert.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office will also increase enforcement and give tickets.

“The goal of S.A.F.E. is to increase seatbelt usage among students through positive rewards and enforcement,” said Officer Todd Stallbaumer.

Seaman students are competing against Washburn Rural, Shawnee Heights, and Hayden. Students have taken one of the three surveys through the year. The school that ends up with the highest improvement percentage will win a grand prize.

“Our baseline percentage was 82 percent,” said Stallbaumer.

Seaman students can fill out pledge cards, promising to wear a seatbelt. Monthly drawings will occur until May for students who fill out the pledge cards.

SOPHOMORE Luke Stuke gets his class ring from Jostens representative and great-uncle Ken Stuke. Mr. Stuke was also a long time counselor here at Seaman High School. (Photo by Kimberly Meader)

For many seniors this time of year can get crazy, picking out colleges, applying, and filling out scholarship applications.

Here is a checklist of steps to be done for November:

　 Attend workshops/meetings offered by the high school.

　Think about financial aid.

Join the FUNdraising on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble bookstore. Enjoy an evening of great entertainment including the SHS Drumline, Show Choir and the Seaman Players Improvisational group, while doing holiday shopping AND supporting SHARP!!

During the Book Fair, 20 percent of sales will go directly to support SHARP, the Seaman High Academic Recognition

by Moises Cabrerastaff writ er

Lately; 58 seconds before a class bells rings music will play to let students know that they need to get to class before they are tardy. This has been by Technology Facilitator David Blackman. Blackman said “The administration saw it during a visit to SHHS and wanted to try it to help cut down on tardies.”

The system can only play one song a day for now. But Blackman hopes to get an upgrade that will expand the memory and allow for more music to be played.

Principal Ron

What music would you like to hear for the music during the minute bell warnings?

Program. Santa and his elves will even gift-wrap purchases!

If unable to attend on Dec. 2, go to www.bn.com/mybookfair and enter ID 10293355 between Dec. 2-7 and your purchase will support SHARP.

Save the date for this special event! Contact Barb at bchamberlain@usd345.com for more info!

Christmas comes early

　 Many early applications are due in November so finish up essays and applications.

　Last chance to take the SAT

　Have the high school send your transcript to colleges you want to attend.

　Make sure SAT/ACT scores have been sent to all colleges after last test.

COLLEGE CORNER

Seatbelt use studied

Vinduska said, “The administration and stuco will discuss what the stipulations concerning the music will be. The only real issue concerning the music is sensoring the content, and cutting the time to what’s necessary for playing the music.”

The music choices come from his computer, which are songs that he has ripped from cds or mp3 formatted songs, and a few songs from other building staff. Blackman said, “Administration still hasn’t decided on what can be played and what can’t.” until its discussed, but more music is the plan.”

Musical warning gets kids to class on time

Jason Coffman, 12,“Kid Cudi, Donnis, Chiddy Bang”

Luke Dell, 11,“The Electric Slide, so I can dance my way to class.”

Jolynn Leftwich, 10,“The Letdown by The White Tie Affair”

Rachel Zeller, 9,“Magic by B.o.B.”

Work keys resultsused by community

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SENIOR MARIA ESTES takes notes in Mr. Brown’s Race and Ethnic Relations class eighth hour. Estes will have her second open-heart surgery Dec. 10. (Photo by Rachel Hutchings)

VOICEViking

A: “I like all the pretty colors of fall.”

A: “I like the caramel apples.”

A: “My wicked beard from ‘No Shave, No-vember.’”

Brenna Morgart, 11

Breckyn Mcdonald, 9

Trey Horton, 10

What is your favorite part of fall?

A: “Halloween, because I get lots of candy.”

Jason Maler,12

by Tyler HuddlestonSTAFF WRIT ER

Senior Maria Estes received good news a couple months ago. Her foster mom and foster dad, Dotty and Chris Estes announced to Maria that her adoption had been finalized.

“I was really excited! I was crying because I was finally getting out of foster care and I realized that I was going to have a family that cares for me and was going to get a new last name,” Estes said with a huge smile as she remembered the day.

Her counselor, Patty Allacher also remarked on Maria’s exciting news, “Oh my gosh. The girl is thrilled. She is ecstatic because it’s her dream come true. To her it’s better than a puppy on Christmas Eve.”

And the good news couldn’t have come at a better time. Maria has also received bad news this year. On Dece. 10, Estes will be having her second open heart surgery because her heart is upside down. She has had 10 other surgeries on her heart that were done without opening the chest cavity. In fact, her heart was the main reason she moved to America.

“My mother and I moved to the United States when I was 11 so that I could have a better life and so I could find a doctor to help with my heart problems.”

Her doctor says her case is one of a kind, Maria is keeping a positive attitude and looking forward to the future.

“This summer I’m going to take a trip to Mexico to visit my grandparents and my family and just have some fun,” Estes said.

Other plans include taking a year off from college and beginning work as a translator at Stormont-Vail. Estes then plans to start at Washburn University.

Her main goal is to follow in her parents’ footsteps and help with foster children like her five brothers and sisters.

Adoption finalized; senior overcomes health problems

by Alex HamiltonCLIPPER INT ERN

Teenager Jimmy Johnson gets home from school and goes straight to his computer to download the new album that Linkin Park just released yesterday. He just spent the rest of his paycheck on gas to get home, so he has no money to buy the album. But no problem, he just opens up Limewire™ and downloads it song by song illegally. He’s not worried about getting caught though, how would anyone know he downloaded it without paying?

Jimmy Johnson has just committed Internet piracy, a growing offense among adolescents. Anytime a person downloads a legally owned work, whether it is a song, an album, a movie, a television show, or even software, without paying for it, he has just committed a serious crime. Copyright infringers can be forced to pay up to $250,000 and spend five years in prison. Music pirates can be charged $150,000 PER SONG if considered a serious offender.

A woman in Minneapolis was ordered by a jury to pay $80,000 per song for 24 songs she downloaded off of a file-sharing site for a sum of $1.92 million. Another woman in California was convicted of software piracy and was sentenced to nine years in prison and a fine of $11 million.

In a 2008 study done by MIT, the United States was fourth in the world as the country with the most copyright infringements. The study also showed that MIT, University of Washington, and Boston University are the universities that pirated the most, with a total of 5,889 individual cases.

It’s becoming even harder to distinguish between pirating and legally watching videos online. A lot of companies are coming out with video streaming devices for watching video more conveniently. Netflix has come out with a “Watch Instantly” option where users can watch the movie online when they want instead of waiting for the movie to come in the mail.

Many television networks also have Internet sites that offer the ability to watch a show usually 24 hours to a week after the original airing. While it is legal to watch the show on the network’s site, it is illegal to watch the show on sites such as Youtube, Megavideo or other unauthorized streaming sites.

Jimmy Johnson should have just waited until his next paycheck to get the album. While it would have been inconvenient to wait, it would have made it legal. Engaging in internet piracy could get Jimmy into some serious trouble.

Editor-in-chief Krysten Purkey

Assistant Editor Morgan Simpson

Ad Manager Peyton Michalski

Sports Editor Tyler Garst

Photo Editors Rachel Hutchings, Rachel Clarke

Staff Writers Ethan Beckett, Kyle Dunham,

Tyler Huddleston, Karisa Kirkendall,

Tyler Munger, Erin Sumner

Photographers Tyler Bushnell, Makenzie Crow,

Ashley DeLorge, Ashley Eisenbarth,

Alex Hamilton, Brooke Harris,

Dalton Hiegert, Paige Hildebrandt,

Hayden Kramer, Madison Kramer,

Sierra Moore, Shelby Slimmer, Shelby Tajchman

Broadcast Liaison Adam Gill

Cartoonist Moises Cabrera

Adviser Kelly Neiman

To submit a letter to the editor, the letter must be 300 words or less in length. All correspondence must be signed.

The Clipper is published every three weeks by the students of Sea-man High School.

The goal of the staff is to report school and community news and suggest ideas for improvement. We welcome your opinions and will do our best to publish what you have to say.

Views in this newspaper do not always represent those of the staff, faculty, or the school board of U.S.D. 345.

The Clipper reserves the right to edit or refuse publication of material that is libelous, obscene, invading privacy, infriging on copyright or disruptive to the educational process of Seaman High School.

Piracy, severe punishments for crimes

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by Tyler Huddlestonstaff writ er

I remember my first day out of the ‘playpen’. I didn’t know where I was supposed to be when I was doing this, or where to stand when I wanted to do this. And I felt that for a couple weeks--maybe even a month.

But then the upperclassmen gave us a firm “this is our house” attitude, and we learned our place.

You can ask anyone. I was proud of the white I wore on Spirit Nights just like everyone else was, but I couldn’t wait for the chance to wear blue and red, and neither could junior Katelyn Ford.

“I was extremely mad and upset that sophomores would have such a lack of respect for the upperclassmen,” Ford commented.

I waited my turn to be an upperclassmen. So why can’t you? You cannot expect to walk into the high school after being babied in the Freshman Center and walk all over the hierarchy of classes that have been created at Seaman High School.

Understand this though: I’m glad that you want to take part in the rich spirit here at Seaman. But this attitude goes beyond the stadium stands. You can’t stand anywhere you want or act any way that you want. For example, there is no reason to stand in the middle of the hallway. Take your unimportant conversations elsewhere because more important people have more important places to go.

“It’s really frustrating when I’m trying to get to my class on time and there’s a group of kids blocking everyone’s way. That, my friends, is ridiculous,” senior Erika Sloop said.

And also we may not have enforced the unwritten rule enough, but don’t get too comfortable close to the court in basketball, because the upperclassmen fully intend to put you in your place. (Which by the way, is the back.)

Senior Paige Nicolay gave her take on the problem, “They, mainly sophomores, need to learn and know their place as underclassmen, which does not permit them in front of the upperclassmen. It’s all about respecting seniority.”

So juniors and seniors, I call upon you to do a better job enforcing the rule based on respect for elders. And underclassmen, I promise that if you wait your turn, some day you will have the same thoughts about next year’s sophomores.

By Karisa Kirkendallstaff writ er

It’s the last class of the day. The TV in the front of the classroom comes to life; but not everyone is paying attention. Instead, some are catching up on what happened at lunch or maybe even resting their heads on the desk because the brain is fried from previous classes. A variety of students have a lack of interest towards the Channel One program, so why does Seaman still choose to air it anyway?

According to www.reuters.com, 60 percent of American teenagers pay little attention to daily news.

“I think Channel One is valuable,” claims Assistant Principal Mrs. Prengel, “because for some students, that’s the only news they watch.”

Principal Ron Vinduska also feels that it is necessary to have Channel One. Both principals were asked the question where the 10-15 extra minutes would go if Seaman had ever decided to cut Channel One. Both of their answers were that the time would more than likely be divided into the class hours. That would be increasing each block from 88 minutes to about 92.

However, there are students who feel that Channel One is not worthwhile.

“I would prefer not to have it because it is a waste of time and not enough kids watch it,” says senior Trent Johnson. “If we didn’t have Channel One, I would like to see the extra 10-15 minutes to be either taken away from school time, added to passing period, added to seminar, or even set aside for nap time.”

The TV in every classroom at Seaman was provided by the workers from the Channel One industry. What is the cost of airing this teen news for Seaman? Not one penny. It is free and provided by the advertising from the show.

Two team c h a m p i o n s h i p s , several individual medalists, and four state qualifiers; the girl’s tennis team finished the season with their best performance to date.

Throughout the season the girls received outstanding support from the coaches, parents, the Athletic Booster Club, and the student body. Although one potential source of encouragement was absent--the

Respect your elders

by Hayden Kramerstaff writ er

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, or better known as her stage name Katy Perry struck the lives of millions in 2008 with her hit song ‘I kissed a Girl” and is back with her new album “Teenage Dream”. With her pop/rock style she is loved by many teenagers all over America thanks to some new songs like “Teenage Dream” and “California Girls” love her. Katy was born in Santa Barbara, CA in 1984 and

Tennis team misses administrator support

As a junior at Seaman I try to take full advantage of what is offered during my high school years, because I know they’re limited. I’m a Vikette and a member of several clubs. Also, being a junior means I was part of the lucky class who were the first in the Freshmen Center.

For the first month in the Freshmen Center, it was great but after September, it

Freshman center isolation harmful

Upperclassmen want younger students to learn their place

Is Channel One efficient use of time?

Letters to the Editor

administration. Not one of our

four administrators ever attended a tennis tournament. This includes seven meets held in Topeka and the state tournament, held in Emporia, where four girls represented our school proudly.

But perhaps the most disappointing was the two Seaman Invitational tournaments. In both of which the girls placed first as a team. Our administration lacked the esteem to talk across the parking lot to support

our girls for even a few minutes. We find this behavior insulting and unacceptable.

While there’s a slim chance of seeing an administrator at a tennis meet, you’ll be sure to see them at the soccer game or volleyball match; and the idea of them missing the Friday night football game is preposterous; home or away, at least one administrator will be in attendance. A message is being sent that smaller sports do not deserve the same attention and respect as other sports. News

flash: the tennis team actually ended their season with a winning record. Let’s see if the same can be said for other “major” sports.

The Seaman High School Girls Tennis Team

Katelyn Ford Gina MoserMaggie MoserMadison KramerTaylor Hiltgen Erica HarperEllen AgnewTessa Graf

became the playpen. The only time I left was during Vikettes, fourth hour on even days, which was an exciting escape to the ‘other side.’

In the middle of my sophomore year, I began to realize how much the freshmen miss. Yes, they have a brand new facility. Yes,they are separated from the upperclassmen in every way possible, but why is that so important?. After all, these 14 and 15 year olds can stay home alone,

drive a car, and hold a job,but they can’t walk through the hallway of their choice. What they’re missing out on is making great friends who just may be a year older than them. They also miss out on socializing with the rest of the school at lunch and during assemblies.

In my opinion, the Freshmen Center is a great way to get the students acclimated to a high school environment. However, I think they need to be given the freedom they

deserve. They should be able to sit where they want at lunch and during assemblies. This will prevent them from having to adjust to high school once again at the beginning of their sophomore year.

Emily Lehmanjunior

Perry back on charts with ‘Teenage Dream’Music Review

The Freshman Center takes a lot of heat from the students. They complain about how they never got to get out of that wide-open hallway. They complain about how they are in a jail that is three and half steps from the rest of the school. People complain about how they have to stand in

shorter lunch lines. Ahh nerts, that’s rough.

Apparently students don’t appreciate the cleanliness and the technology that Freshman Center brought to the freshman. They don’t care about all the classrooms being closed. And don’t even get me started about how nice the water fountains are. The way the water shoots out of

the fountain smoothly and reaches your lips without causing the physical pain in your lower back from bending over. You won’t find colder water in the building.

Seriously, the Freshman Center opened up the opportunity of slowly adjusting to being inside of a high school. Even being a part of a team, the electives students are able

to take get them out of the Freshman Center. In all honesty, being inside the comfortable Freshman Center three blocks a day and going out into the high school for one block is the best of both worlds.

Tyler Bushnellsophomore

Freshman center best of both worlds

grew up singing gospel songs and singing at her local church up until her freshman year when she got her GED and began her music career.

Even thought I have to carry Katy’s CD around in a brown paper bag because of its inappropriate cover, I hold it close to my heart. I still believe that Katy Perry is the greatest thing to happen to music, and we are going to get married. Every time I listen to her music I want to write a poem expressing my love for her. She is a fan to

mostly teenagers because her lyrics in her songs relate to teenagers and in a lot of her songs she talks about being a teen. The

perfect tune of her voice and her excellent choice of lyrics makes songs that should be categorized with the best of the best.

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by Shelby Tajchmanstaff writer/photog

A 26-hour bus ride to New York adventures is not something everyone experiences, but 190 members the marching band endured this trip last week.

The marching Vikes traveled to New York this past week to participate in the Veterans Day Parade on Thursday; the parade was to begin at 11am (Topeka time). Although, the band missed a week of school by leaving town Sunday and returning Friday at 9pm, they were able to gain knowledge by visiting tourist attractions such as, the Empire State building, Ellis Island, and Ground Zero.

Even with such a demanding schedule the band was able to enjoy their time in New York, shopping in China Town was something most students enjoyed. Band members were able to attend a special breakfast with other high school bands participating in the parade. The mayor of New York, Mike Bloomberg was the speaker for this event. “Watching a store in China Town get raided by the police was an experience for me while in New York,” said Sr. Adrienne Hiebsch.

by Karisa Kirkendallstaff writ er

New York would not evade him.Despite surgery, pain and

disappointment, senior Casey Artzer would make that trip.

Emergency surgery in late October sidelined the saxophone player. Doctors ordered him not to lift anything over 10 lbs for a week and nothing over 20 lbs for five weeks after that.

The most devastating part of this for Casey is that he won’t be able to do the thing he loves most: play his saxophone. And if did play within the next six weeks, the doctors say he would be risking a hernia.

When Neewollah came around, he wasn’t able to play. Even though he was feeling weak, he still came to support the Viking Band with the help of his older sister, Chelsea Artzer. She pushed him in a wheelchair right behind the band as they marched.

He also wasn’t able to play in New York City last Thursday. The plan was for him to walk behind the band in the parade in his band shirt and jeans, but a couple of days into the trip Casey wasn’t feeling too good, so he watched it all from the sidewalk “just to play it safe,” as he put it.

Casey has a long history of having to “play it safe” when his body is concerned.

When he was only a one-year-old, he received a heart transplant which required diligent care and trips to his doctor in St. Louis.

In 2007, his body failed him again. He woke up to horrible pains in

his stomach. Because the pain was so unbearable, his family knew something bad was happening because Casey has always had a high pain tolerance.

When his mom rushed him to the hospital, the doctors weren’t completely sure what was wrong. Casey was then flown to St. Louis Childrens Hospital in Missouri.

“It was there where they did a biopsy and found out it was Post Transplant Lymphoma Disorder, or PTLD,” explains Casey.

The doctors explained that his cancer was caused by 14 years of a depressed immune system from taking his anti-rejection medicine since his heart transplant.

Casey had to stay in the hospital for over a month.

“I couldn’t eat for three weeks and couldn’t even drink for two because the tumor was blocking my digestive system,” says Casey.

He and his family later realized that surgery was no longer an option because the cancer had affected his lymph nodes in his organs. He then had to go through six months of chemotherapy (a treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.)

During this battle, Casey missed a lot of school his freshman year at Northern Hills but did his best to keep up with his school work. He ended up getting all A’s and B’s with the exception of one C in art class because he wasn’t there to cook his clay project and never had it glazed.

At the end of his chemotherapy treatments, Casey’s tumor was gone and since then he has been cancer-free for almost three years now.

“Because I had chemotherapy I had lost all of my hair,” explains Artzer, “but when it was over, I slowly, very, very slowly grew my hair back.”

That brings the reader back to 2010. A couple weeks ago in October, Casey woke up not feeling well. By ten o’clock that morning, he couldn’t bear the pain in his stomach any longer. He was rushed to the emergency room by his mom.

According to sister Caity, Casey was in so much pain that at every stop sign or red light, it caused him so much pain due to the force of the car brakes. Once they reached the hospital, they immediately performed x-rays and scans. What they discovered

was scar tissue that had built up due to the tumor biopsy in St. Louis three and a half years earlier. It had tangled or pinched off his small intestines. The only way to clear his intestines was to go into surgery as soon as possible.

That night, Casey went into emergency surgery that lasted an hour. After surgery, he stayed in the hospital for six days to recover.

When Casey had cancer, his younger sister, sophomore Caity Artzer, was only 12 years old. Back at that time, their family didn’t want her going to the hospital because they wanted her to live her life and go on with her same routine, such as going to school every day and to still be around friends.

“I went there Thursday, Oct. 20, the next day after surgery to see him,” says Caity, “So when I saw him for the first time in all of this pain, it really hit me that my brother is the strongest cancer and heart transplant survivor that I know.”

Casey has used that same strength to get through the latest setbacks.

“The most disappointing thing about this situation is that the district band auditions were within that six week period of time in which I can’t play,” claims Casey.

“Stahly was trying to get an exception so that I would still be able to audition for state band even though I wasn’t in district

band. Last year, my junior year, was the first year I made state jazz band and it was absolutely incredible. I had a blast.”

Unfortunately, Casey just found out that Stahly went all the way up to the president of the association and even he said that they couldn’t make an exception to allow Casey to audition for State without being in district band.

“I think it’s real sad. Understandable but ridiculous at the same time,” said Director Cary Stahly. “There is no better player.”

While his health has slowed down the senior section leader, he is most disappointed about missing competition season in band.

“It has been pretty disappointing lately that I won’t be able to play in state band this year, but I’ll just try to make the most of the situation.”

On top of everything, Casey will also not be able to play in the Baker Jazz Festival at the end of this month. He also may not be able to play strong enough for the Washburn Jazz Concert on Dec. 3, even though his six week period of not playing his saxophone will be over.

But Casey keeps at it, cheering on his ‘team’ from the sidelines.

“You’re not gonna find a more dedicated, kind, knowledgeable student in the program,” said Stahly.

Artzer makes best of difficult situation

CASEY ARTZER gets wheeled behind the band by his big sister Chelsea at the annual Neewollah festival. During competition later that afternoon, Artzer was able to stand on the sidelines to watch the competition. (Photo by Suzanne Marshall)

“...when I saw him for the first time in all of this pain, it really hit me that my brother is the strongest cancer and heart transplant survivor that I know.”

--Caity Artzer, sophomore and little sister

Sunday, Nov. 7*1:30pm- depart Seaman HighDrive overnight to New York City

Monday, Nov. 8*3pm- approx arrive to New Jersey*4:30pm- Depart for New York*5:30- Dinner at Hard Rock Café*7pm – Empire State building

Tuesday, Nov. 9 *9am- Ellis Island*11am-Statue of Liberty*1pm-Walking tour of lower Manhattan*3pm-Visit south St. Seaport*4pm-shopping in China Town*6:30pm- Gershwin Theater 7pm performance of Wicked

Band receives

welcome

When Thursday finally came the band marched approximately two and a half miles during the Veterans Day Parade, something the band had been practicing for before their departure to New York. “Marching in the parade was a great experience, after the parade we were on a side street doing cheers and dances, like the ones done at the football games. We had quite a crowd watching and a few girls even came to dance with us,” said Hiebsch

Wednesday, Nov. 10*7am- unload equipment in New York & proceed to T imes Square*8am- mass band warm-up*10am-2pm- sounds of the city tour*2pm- Explore 5th ave.

T hursday, Nov. 11*5am-check out of hotel*6am-motivational breakfast*9:30am- parade staging area*11am-parade begins*2:30-3pm-parade ends*5pm- NYC street dance/awards*8:30pm-trip back to SHS

Travel Itinerary(Clockwise from top left) BAND MEMBERS take their group photo in the middle of T ime Square. (Photo by www.groupphotos.com)

SEAMAN MARCHING VIKES trumpet section take part in the Veterans Day parade on Thursday Nov. 11 in New York. (Photo by Dennis Morgart)

REENACT ING the famous photo taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt , the actors go in for the big smooch re-ceiving several surprised reactions from the Viking band members. (Photo by Stevy Stauffer)

ABBY DITTBERNER, Brenna Morgart , Jessica Jack-son, and Danielle Yadon crowd in front of Lady Liber-ty with matching crowns. (Photo by Dennis Morgart)

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by Peyton Michalskistaff writ er

The morning of Dec. 11, many students will be getting up at 6 a.m. to get ready for the ACT, American College Test, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at test sites across the country.

The past couple of week’s students have been attending prep classes for reading, English, math and science. Those classes helped the students get better knowledge of what to look forward to on the test.

Counselor Steve Alexander says, “The first time a student is going to take the ACT, they should use the prep book that is supplied to them when they

by Shelby Tajchmanstaff writ er

During high school many students think about what they would like to study and where they will attend college.

The big question lately is what college is best and if there is a perfect college? Although, there might not be one college that is right for everyone, you may find one that is right for you.

Researching through websites to find colleges with majors in which

Preparation improves scores

by Zach Johnsonclipper intern

Megan Wherrell, a cross-country runner, wakes up at 6 a.m. like any normal school day, but today is Saturday. Megan is getting ready for ACT testing. This is her second year, to take the test and it could determine her future. Her advanced preparation with pre-tests and ACT workbooks have put her mind at ease for this important exam.

Preparation is the key to success. Do at least three hours of prepping to get used to the time frame of the test, counselor Patty Allacher recommends. Also, students should have test prep books and prepare for the tests in their sophomore year. There is a test prep class is called, e2020™.

“This class uses comprehensive ACT prep course. If students utilize it, they will have an advantage,” said e2020™ teacher at Seaman High School, Patrick

Extra-curriculars also important for admission

Test day tips- Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the test booklet.- Read the directions for each test care-fully.- Eat a good breakfast that morning and get a good night’s sleep.- Pay attention to the announcement of five minutes remaining on each test.- Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good eraser. Do not use a mechanical pencil or ink pen; if you do, your answer docu-ment cannot be scored accurately.- On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can, then make an educated guess among those remaining.- Answer every question. Your scores on the multiple-choice tests are based on the number of questions you answer correct-ly. There is no penalty for guessing.- Mark your answers properly. Erase any mark completely and cleanly without smudging.

--from the ACT test prep booklet

enroll to take the test. The practice tests that are given are also another great way to study because it’ll give you an idea of how the questions are worded and what type of questions to look for.”

“Another good way to get prepared is to work on preparing for the actual ACT test day.

“Great ways to do that are by setting your alarm to get up at the time you’re going to be getting up to take the test and do the things you’ll do before the test. Then actually sit down from 8a.m. to 12 p.m. and take the practice test or study. Our brains aren’t use to us sitting and concentrating on a subject for four hours.”

Kelly. Having this extra edge is important in

the world of college acceptance. However ACT alone isn’t enough. Students should know they need extracurricular activities, such as sports and community service.

“Be well rounded. Well-roundedness is nice,” said Allacher. Students should know they need good grades and test scores, but they also need to be involved in clubs and sports. Many high schools offer clubs and sports, which colleges will be searching for in students’ resumé. Some clubs have honor societies which colleges love.

In the end, Megan Wherrell felt good about her testing. She is happy she used her ACT prep books to study for her test. She is involved in her schools’ clubs and sports. Megan has a very good chance of getting into college. This ACT test did not trump Megan Wherrell; she will live to tell the tale.

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mycollegeoptions.org and links on the counseling website may be helpful in making your college decision.

“A college that offers a variety of majors, living arrangements, clubs, organizations and financial aid for all students on different academic levels is a well rounded college,” said Mr. Alexander.

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by Tyler Mungerstaff writ er

Every November, men who are able to grow facial hair have the opportunity to showcase their manliness by growing out their beards.

For some, it takes talent to pull off the look but for others, they are born with it.

“No Shave November” is a competition nationally known. The rules are simple:

•Participants cannot shave during the month of November.

•If one shaves, they are out. There is no waxing or trimming.

There are multiple benefits of participating in this prestigious competition. Participants will save money on razors and shaving cream, it will save time getting ready in the mornings, and not to mention, the ladies love a manly man.

One month out of the year men can save the hassle of shaving.

The fun of “No Shave November” doesn’t stop on Nov. 30. After the last day in November, men can shave parts of their beard to create new and exciting designs on their face.

For a complete list of December Designs visit ht tp : / /www.no-shave-november.com/.

Spanish Club plansto adopt family

by Karisa Kirkendallfeature editor

¿Arriba qué es el club español a este año? (What is the Spanish club up to this year?) Seniora Martinez, who has been sponsor for six years, is excited for upcoming events with this years’ 50 current members.

One project Spanish club participates in is adopting a family.

“Around Christmas time, we adopt a Spanish-speaking family,” explains Martinez, “everyone helps them out by donating as much money as we can.”

Another project Spanish Club is involved in is participating in the foreign volleyball tournament. The tournament was held after school on Tuesday November 9 and the teams that participated included members from Spanish Club, German Club, and French Club. The Spanish Club was declared the masters of the court when they won the tournament!

The Spanish Club has currently held the volleyball championship trophy for two years in a row.

“We will always be the champions of the world!” says proud sponsor Martinez.

Key Club ready for busy Decemberby Peyton Michalskistaff writ er

The grocery carts are squealing up and down every isle in the grocery store to collect canned goods. Key Club will be having a Food-A-Palosa which is a competition between each Club to see who can collect the most canned goods.

The winner of Food-A-Palosa will receive an ice cream party during seminar.

Another event that will be taking place during the first weekend in December is the Festival of Trees but that’s not stopping them from getting started.

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Taylor Czajkowski, 10

Trey Horton, 10

•The average mans whiskers grow 5.5 inches per year.

•That same man will spend 140 days of his life shaving.

•The longest beard ever grown belongs to Hans Langseth of Norway whose beard was recorded at 17’6”.

Holiday charitable work begins

by Tyler Garstsports editor

By the end of the semester, several seminar classes are required to have up to five hours of community service completed.

Below are some ideas to consider.

TPAC- Gingerbread

Throughout November Key Club will be working on their trees.

Festival of Trees is an annual fundraising event for the Topeka Sheltered Living, which is a non-profit agency that provides housing and support for people with physical and mental disabilities.

Once the trees are decorated they will be auctioned and put on display viewing for the public. That same day there will be a craft fair, silent auction and Christmas programs will be put on by schools and other groups.

FCCLA collects running shoes for prisonersby Krysten Purkeyeditor in chief

During the summer of 2007 Carol Hill and another volunteer at the woman’s prison in Topeka who share the love of running decided to start a program to get the woman in the prison running.

“We felt it could have the change to help people,” said Hill

Seaman’s FCCLA club has teamed up with Carol to help get gently used shoes for the inmates.

“We rely on help and gently used running shoes,” said Hill

Currently the women are training for their half marathon run in March. Since the summer of 2007 the inmates have run in about a dozen different 5k, half marathons and even full marathons.

“Every race we run has a non-profit charity that benefits from,” said Hill

All of the money that goes to support these races is all by registration fees by the inmates. Since all of this has started the runners have raised about $30,000. All of this money is raised to help nonprofit organizations like the Battered Woman’s Task force and many more for Topeka.

To donate gently used running shoes bring them down to Mrs. JenniferWhitley in E-15 to get volunteer hours. For more volunteer hours contact Carol Hill at 640-7414 to help tally up laps and times for the runners.

Mission- Food Service, Special Projects, Holiday Entertainment. Call David, Volunteer Coordinator, 785-354-1744 Ext. 350.

YWCA- Grocery Shopper, for more information call Laura Burton 233-1750

home making. Help young kids assemble gingerbread houses and also assemble kits. For more information call Barb Pimentel 478-1378.

Helping Hands- Bather, Socializer, Greeter, 233-7325

Topeka Rescue

S t o r m o n t -Vail- Something for everyone, any age. Call volunteer services 785-354-6095

C a p p e r Foundation- Music for Pre-School children. Call Lauren Mathelier 272-4060

Volunteer opportunities plentiful during holidays

by Krysten Purkeyclipper editor

Getting ready to mop the floor, the radio beeps. “Joni, we have a water leak.” Grapping her mop and bucket, monkey

wrench and some towels she heads to the leak. This is all a normal day for

the Seaman janitorial staff.With eight janitors on staff, working

two shifts these janitors get the job done. “Everyday is different. The day can

start normal but we always get called off somewhere else,” said Joni Hubbard.

Working here for seven years Hubbard had seen many memorable moments.

“During the summer one year, we were stripping the stairs and one of the work study students slipped right

down the stairs,” Hubbard said. Many students around Seaman might think

of custodians as just a clean-up crew but Mr. Ray Southern, head custodian would disagree.

“Not only do we clean, but we also are in charge of the up-keep. We check the smoke detectors and fix anything that needs it,” said Southern

Doing different jobs every day can become overwhelming but these janitors don’t let it get to them.

“I love this job,” says Hubbard. Southern agrees, “I wouldn’t change anything. I love the people.”

Nolan Versluys, 10

Taylor Mah, 10

Custodians take great pride in work

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(Top) JONI HUBBARD attacks the bathrooms with her scrub brush during classes. (Bottom) Head custodian Ray Southern works on his to-do list in his office. (Photos by Rachel Hutchings)

my.hsj.org/ks/topeka/shsclipper Friday, Nov. 19, 2010

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Soccer ends seasonfourth in State

Going into their final season, the seniors would have never guess they were going to make it as far as they did. Beating Blue Valley Stillwell in the quarterfinals of 5A soccer, sent the boys soccer team into state with record of 11-6-2. Falling just short of the championship game to Liberal had the Vikes competing against Wichita-Kapaun.

After the loss against Wichita, the Vikes were coming home with the fourth place medals they earned.

“Our season went good considering the past two years we were out the first game in regional,” said Zak Hutchison.

Seaman’s soccer program got off on a great not at the beginning of the year but started hitting some bumps in the road towards the half-way point. After the loss to Emporia, they got back on track and finished the rest of their games up until state with six wins, one loss, and a tie, being led by the defense’s outstanding numbers.

Sophomore Cody Scheck commented, “Our defense was one of the best in the state. We only allowed 19 goals the whole season. Our defense was composed of a freshman, one junior, and Trent Johnson, who was the lone senior. The rest were sophomores. We will have a very good defense the next couple of years.”

Looking back on the funniest memory of this year, Hutchison and Scheck said that, “Blue Valley’s parents were already making [hotel] reservations before out game, and then we ended up beating them so they had to cancel the reservations.”

With the year’s season in the bag, sophomores Trenton Miller and Cody Scheck were already talking about next year’s potential and points in their game they need to improve. “We need to work on some finishing and winning balls out of the air. That’s what really killed us. Plus switching the field back and forth. We have to learn how to switch the ball and attack the weak side.”

A few players received post-season honors. Senior Zak Hutchison and sophomore Cody Scheck were awarded First Team All League and First Team All Region. Senior Peter Schmidt also was awarded First Team All Region.

Historic season for girls tennis

For the first time in Seaman girl’s tennis history, they were runner-ups at the regional tournament that took place at Kossover. Being led by senior Gina Moser, juniors Ellen Agnew and Katelyn Ford and sophomore Taylor Hiltgen made their way to state in Emporia. Finishing 13th out of 24 ended a successful season for the ladies tennis team.

“Overall, we did better than I would have ever thought. It felt so good to see the entire team succeed,” said Gina Moser.

This year, the tennis seniors noted that the administration showed no support for the team. Some complained about how they didn’t show up for a single tournament, even when Seaman hosted two varsity tournaments and a few junior varsity one as well. They hope that this changes in years to come.

For the seniors that won’t be around next year, the things they will miss the most are the tennis sleepovers, singing on the way to tournaments, and being around “ol’ Greg [Lutz],” Seaman’s girls tennis head coach.

Girls golf sends one to state

Senior Jessica L. Woodward may have been the only Seaman golfer to qualify for state, but the underclassmen improved greatly though out the season.

“We were a really young team, and everybody progressed and I was really proud of how much the younger girls improved,” said Woodward.

The team’s best tournament happened to be the on that took place in North Topeka. Woodward placed first. Her favorite moment of her senior year was at regionals when her grandpa slipped and fell into a sand trap because of the amount of rainfall.

Sophomore Jessica Schreiner commented on the golf season saying, “The season went well, and we had a lot of fun, and we will hopefully improve even more next

year.”

Cross Country makes big stridesComing off a disappointing year, the cross-country

girls practiced for redemption. Finishing last in state last year, placing twelfth out of twelve teams, the cross-country team had a sour taste in their mouth.

“Although we were a young team, as the season went on we grew astronomically. We had freshman that came into the season not knowing really what to expect, who ended up running on varsity and finishing in the top 5 for our team,” said junior runner Ramsey McCarter and senior runner Megan Wherrell.

The girls’ greatest achievement was that six out of their eight runners medaled at regionals and they ended up taking second for the second straight year.

Ramsey also commented, “Our biggest challenge was probably simply showing the younger girls or the newcomers how to get out of their comfort zone and truly reach their potential.”

Even though they didn’t place as high as they would have liked in state, only coming in ninth, the team felt as if they had a successful year. It was a very young team competing and the underclassmen look forward to the potential next year has for them.

Volleyball finishes at 30-10

The volleyball team finished their season one match away from making it to state. The final record was 30-10, but the team didn’t start the season the way they hoped.

“We got off to a rocky start, but as the season progressed, we picked up our game so we would have a chance at achieving our team goal of winning state,” said senior Rachel Potvin.

The turning point of the season was the game against Manhattan. Senior Toree Bean feels like that was the first game that the team started playing like one. It was the game when everyone started playing well.

The ladies first game at sub-state against Kansas City Washington didn’t stand in their way. But the next game they stood across the net against the Lansing Lions.

“Our game against Lansing was intense. It was tough losing Hailee Hanson from her knee injury and there were a few calls the ref had that we didn’t agree with, but in the end everybody fought hard. We wish we could have made it to state, but we worked our butts off to be the best that we could be,” said senior Ashley Jurgens.

Even during the game when things weren’t going their way, Bean commented on how hard everyone played and nobody ever gave up even when they were down. She also noted that little errors like serving is what really cost the game.

Strong finish for Boys CCLike most of the fall sports, the Boys Cross Country

team had a disappointing year. As the season continued, the runners were working harder to beating PRs.

Going into the regional tournament the team still had not placed first at any of their meet. That changed after regionals. Junior Josey McNorton took second place and the other four varsity runners place seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth.

The favorite memory was when Seaman beat Topeka West to take second in city. Topeka West was supposed to easily beat Seaman.

Fall Sports Wrap-upby Tyler Bushnell

Football makes sixth straight playoff

The football team ended the season last Friday against a state contender, Blue Valley Stillwell. The overall record was a disappointment for the team, but the main was goal was accomplished, which was making it to the playoffs and making a run.

Head coach Blake Pierce said, “Our record was disappointing but we played a very difficult schedule. In spite of our record, we were able to advance into the playoffs, which is always a goal for our football team.”

Fifteen seniors led the team, but lots of sophomores saw time in varsity games.

“Ultimately as a team we accomplished a lot with eight sophomores starting for us,” said senior wide receiver Adam Gill.

Senior running back Kyle Dunham commented, “The season didn’t turn out how we wanted to or expected it to. We still carried on the tradition of making it in the playoffs and we were able to win a playoff game.”

“Our record was disappointing but we played a very difficult schedule. In spite of our record, we were able to advance into the playoffs, which is always a goal for our football team.”

-Coach Pierce

THE LADY VIKES VOLLEYBALL T EAM breaks the huddle before a match at the Seaman Invitational where the team placed second behind city rival Hayden. (Photo by Dalton Hiegert)

SOPHOMORE CODY SCHECK boots it down the field during the third place game against Wichita-

Kapaun. Scheck was nominated to first team all-league, and first team all-region (Photo by Shelby

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