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Warren Central High School Indianapolis, IN Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Volume 90 Issue 4 www.wcowlnews.com

Warren Central Publications

6A fierce rivalry ensued between

teachers, students and organizations

for two heart-pounding weeks. Read how canned goods brought out the best in everyone. OWL

Page 10The A & E staff ventured into the world of cinema to try magical Butterbeer, “The Breakfast Club” sandwich and Buddy

the Elf’s sugary spaghetti. Find out

which ones topped the box office.

WARRIOR MEDIAPLEXCOming soon to Warren Central,

a new wave of digital learning. Page 8

After three drafts of an essay, Diamond Jones reads her writings again. Terry Long finally finishes his homework assignments and begins to chip away at another application. Three levels later, Jacob Carey earns yet another life and continues his game. For seniors planning on college comes the scary dilemma of how to pay for it and most students see scholarships as a good avenue to do just that. Finding, writing and applying for them, though, becomes the difficult part. When the process is so intense, the typical senior falls into one of three categories: incredibly driven, mildly interested or completely disengaged. The Counseling Services Center is helpful guiding students through the scholarship process, but even it has its limits. The biggest piece of advice that Mr. Jeff Massey, the director of the CSC, has for students would put every student firmly into the first category, however unrealistic the prospect is. “The successful students have been treating their searches as eighth periods,” Massey said. Jones sifts through her essays to find the perfect fit each time she starts another application. The best way for her is to finish one at a time; she says it is the only way to keep her sane. Her drive is extraordinary, and she has a realistic, calm view on the entire process, even when she is working herself to the bone. “All I need to do now is stay connected with the school administration,” Jones said. “I constantly check the mail, but it takes time for an application to be looked over.” Long work s on h i s applications. However, he has not put the same focus in it that Jones has. His drive lies in

completing school in good standing and going to work for the Financial Center after school. He is a driven student, but does not feel the same pressing need for scholarships that Jones does. “It’s like a flu shot,” Long said. “It isn’t necessary, but it helps in the long run.” Carey has not done anything in the way of scholarships and it has to do with his self-proclaimed laziness. He understands the process, is not confused about any portion of his search, but just does not have any willingness to go about doing it. When asked why he has not done anything by the way of college scholarships, his response was simple: “I’m lazy.” The average student, somewhere between Carey and Long, applies for three scholarships, according to Scholarships.com, but for Jones, that is not enough. “I’ve done three already,” Jones said, “but I’m sure I won’t be done until the end of the year.”

News2At a Glance

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STUCOThere will be a Student Council meeting on during period 7 on December 1 in the PAC.

Student Council will host the Children’s Christmas Party on December 7 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in the commons.

SPOKEN WORDSpoken Word will have a meeting from 3:05-4:05 on November 29 in room A409.

SENIORSSenior Photos need to be scheduled and taken by January 13. For more information go to www.prestigeindiana.com

THANKSGIVING BREAK

There will be no school on November 24 and 25 due to Thanksgiving Break.

PACThe WCHS Music program was named a 2012 Grammy Signiture School Finalist for the seventh consecutive year.

by shelbyrutledge staff writer

BRAIN GAMEBrain Game will have practice on Tuesday, November 29 and Wednesday, November 30 from 6:40- 7:10 a.m. in room G131

Paying for College: Scholarships

Auditions for the winter play, “Over the Tavern” start next week. Stay tuned for dates. The play will be directed by Ms. Rebecca Schlomann.

SPANISH CLUBThe next Spanish Club meetting will be December 1 right after school in H204. Talk to Mr. Gomez, Ms. Kounen or Mr. Butts if there are any questions.

ApplicationAdvice

Essays

Write what you know, the easier the flow of the essay, the better it will turn out to be.

Regardless of what you think, you have lived, so use personal experiences that make you an interesting person.

Keep your voice. This essay will express what the application cannot, so be yourself.

Start early and edit often. Deadlines are scary things and if you miss them, your entire opportunity is ruined.

Remember, you can reuse essays. Most applications ask the same types of questions for their essay topics, so, with some tweaking, you can submit the same essay more than once.

Preperations for students can be broken into three categories

Letters of Recommendation

Recommendations are there to help you, so do not go to a teacher who failed you, disliked you or gave you the evil eye when you texted during lessons.

Ask teachers from your best subjects. The teachers you have the best relationship with will give the best insight into your character.

Keep an activities resume with all the clubs, community service and activities you participate outside and during school. The list helps teachers know what you are involved in.

Use these helpful tips for filling out scholarship applications

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SKY MASTERSON, PLAYED by Isaac Beauchamp, sings “Luck Be a Lady” before a roll of the dice in a pivotal craps game. The roll decided the fate of the souls of everyone in the game, resigning the players to the Save A Soul Mission for a midnight prayer.

THE LEAD CAST poses for a picture at the end of the play. Brianna Weaver, Jerry Lancaster, Beauchamp, Jessica Weyrauch, Justin Royce, Bryce Wray-Nelson and Austin Russel all worked tirelessly the four nights of “Guys and Dolls.”

AFTER “SIT DOWN We’re Rockin’ the Boat,” the cast sings the Save a Soul mission’s principle song called

“Follow the Fold.” The song was sang several times by the mission sisters

thoroughout the musical, but the final number was sang by the entire cast.

Photo by Kelsie Williams

Photo by Alex Martens

Photo by Alex Martens

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Peacemakers speak out against bullying

Bullying. A worldwide issue that occurs among many kids and has skyrocketed in the past decade. Ever wonder if there was a way to help

make it all stop? Warren Central now has a club called Peacemakers, which strives to help teach kids the consequences of bullying and not to hurt others. They travel around to schools and different facilities to talk to kids. Performing different skits, the group shows the physical and emotional affects of bullying and how to use peace making skills to help resolve problems in a non-threatening way. “I joined Peacemakers because I know that I’m doing the right thing and will help make a difference in another person’s life,” Sophomore KaeLonna Hodgins said. There are about 20 kids in the Peacemakers club. Sophomore Kyra Tucker took over the club this year and is president. Mr. J.P. Smith is the advisor of the club and retired last year from being a counselor at Warren Central. “Peacemakers promote anti-bullying,” Tucker said. “There are so many kids getting bullied, it’s unbelievable.

We teach people to stand up and be a Peacemaker to really put a stop to bullying and make a difference.” Peacemakers not only want to make an impact on kids, but also help make an impact on our school.

“Peacemakers are going to make a difference because we are teaching the younger generation how to solve problems the right way, and that is something they will carry on and use for the rest of their lives,”sophomore Shania Taylor said. In the near future, they hope to go to Freshman OLC classes and do an activity with the students called “If You Really Knew Me” based off of MTV’s reality TV show. This activity helps kids who are in different cliques come together and talk about their lives and come to find they have more in common that they thought possible. Peacemakers meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays every week from 3-4 p.m. At meetings, they plan out what to say to kids and how they can ask for help. “Peacemakers has helped me a

lot with my anger,“sophomore Jazmine Bell said.”It’s helped me realize not everything has to be solved by fighting and calling people names.”

by shanellebender staff writer

“There are so many

kids getting bullied,

it’s unbelievable.

We teach people

to stand up and be

a peacemaker to

really put a stop to

bullying and make a

difference.”

Kyra Tucker, sophomore

Seniors: Graduation is only ____ days away.

Herff Jones will be in the East Cafeteria December 9 & December 14. During these dates seniors can order their Senior Packages. There is an $80 deposit for package orders. Orders under $80 must be paid in full.

+ = $23.54+

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Photo provided by Peacemakers

PEACEMAKERS SPEAK OUT to a group of students at Calvery Temple. They taught the students ways to solve conflicts peacefully.

Club makes an impact on kids to help promote anti-bullying

Monday, December 19, 2011Period Time1 7:20-8:07 (47)2 8:13-9:00 (47)3 9:06- 9:53 (47)3 9:53-10:05 (12)4 10:11- 10:58 (47)5 11:04- 12:31 (50-56 class + lunch)6 12:37-1:24 (47)7 1:30-2:50 (80) FINAL EXAM/ ASSESSMENT

Tuesday, December 20,2011Period Time1 7:20-7:44 (47)2 7:50-9:10 (80) FINAL EXAM/ASSESSMENT3 9:16-9:40 (24)3 9:40-9:55 (15) ANNOUCEMENTS4 10:01-11:21 (80) FINAL EXAM/ASSESMENT5 11:27-12:54 (50-56 class + lunch) 6 1:00-2:20 (80) FINAL EXAM/ ASSESSMENT7 2:26-2:50 (24)

Wednesday, December 21,2011Period Time1 7:20-8:40 (80) FINAL EXAM/ ASSESSMENT 2 8:46-9:08 (22) 3 9:14-10:34 (80) FINAL EXAM/ASSESSMENT3 10:34-10:55 (21) ANNOUCEMENTS4 11:01- 11:23 (22) 5 11:29-12:56 (50-56 class + lunch)6 1:02-1:24 (22) 5 1:30-2:50 (80) FINAL EXAM/ASSESSMENT

Warren Central High School Final Exam/Assessment Schedule

First Semester 2011-2012

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by emilyhancock editor-in-chief

The Advanced Placement Effect What are the advantages and disadvantages to taking college-level courses in high school?

After considering between choices A through E countless times, after slaving over essays for hours on end, after an entire year of preparation, it all

comes down to a test. Fourteen Advanced Placement (AP) classes are offered at Warren Central High School. AP tests are offered by College Board as a way to receive college credit for classes taken in high school. The three to four hour exams, given in May, are meant to test a student’s knowledge in a particular subject area. The college-level classes leading up to the exams are often associated with massive amounts of homework, late night study sessions and infamous timed writings. But what are the benefits to being in AP classes? The classes leading up to the tests focus less on memorization of facts and concepts and more around class discussion, problem solving and persuasive writing, which develop student study habits. “We cannot escape the fact that we have to do a lot of higher order thinking,” AP Calculus teacher and Math Department Head Mr. Kip Gorball said. “We have to apply what we are learning, and many times in situations we have not seen before when we take that test.” AP classes are designed to challenge high school students with college-level work, and that effect shows in the classroom. “I think teachers do expect you to do more work, to be more dedicated, and honestly, to keep in consideration that you are in an AP class for a reason,” senior Annie Long said. “There is a reason why you are taking it, and that is to prepare for college and get college credit.” Long, currently ranked number one in the senior class, has a full weighted course load including six AP classes. While these classes help students improve their problem-solving, writing and study skills in the long run, they require a lot of work in the present. “We want students to take the most challenging course load that they possibly can, but with that getting the best grades that they can,” Mr. Jeff Massey, CSC director, said. With counselors pushing for challenging

course loads and colleges on the constant lookout for top scholars, students often get saddled with multiple AP classes in hopes of impressing future colleges and testing out of coursework. “To have the opportunity to try and test out of something,” Long said, “especially when you’re going for a career that will take you a long time regardless, you’re going to want to take advantage of as many opportunities to test out of college courses that you’re not interested in.” Long’s previous AP experiences have given her 12 credit hours at her college of choice, Indiana University. Many look to AP courses as a way to get a jump start in the admissions process. The College Board reports that 85 percent of colleges and universities say that a student’s AP experience positively impacts admission results, and 31 percent say that AP involvement affects scholarship decisions. More than 3,200 colleges and universities offer benefits for qualifying AP scores. Tests are scored on a scale of one to five and college credit is usually given for scores of three or higher. “Ultimately, we know that that is your best preparation for college for our students that are very serious about going to a four-year college and having success,” Massey said. “And they’re going to have a leg up on most other students that don’t take those classes.” Besides the effect seen on college entrance and tuition, AP classes affect students’ daily lives in a very big way. “I think sometimes students have to figure out how to balance massive assignments in one class versus another,” Gorball said. “It can be a challenge in April and May to prepare for AP Calculus if you’re spending all of your time doing extra reading for another class.” Long thinks that it is not so much the homework, but that balance between school and life outside it that

makes AP life difficult. “When you take AP classes and when

you’re trying to have a life, it kind of makes you learn how to balance out your life,” Long said. “You’re going to have to…learn what your priorities are. I wouldn’t say the AP classes themselves are what causes stress, it’s when you try and add in other things.”

Not only do AP classes help get students into college, but they may also help increase performance during college. One study of more than 200,000 students at Texas universities showed that students who take AP exams and courses in high school benefit with higher grade point averages, credit hours earned and increased four-year graduation rates. “If you’re taking as many AP courses as you can your senior year,” Gorball said, “it’s really harder than your freshman year in college,” Taking multiple courses in preparation for college can have its downfalls as well. Massey has seen the case go both ways. “As much as I would like for colleges to take into consideration that the student has pushed themselves taking that AP class, I’ve just seen through students in the past where that has come back to bite them,” Massey said. Massey encourages students getting A’s in regular classes to challenge themselves to an AP course, but when it comes to ‘B’ students considering AP courses, he struggles to answer. “I encourage kids to stay [in AP],” Massey said. “…I think everybody when [they] start off might feel [overwhelmed] but you take it day by day, work hard and more times than not the students that are conscientious and are hard-working will pull that A or B.” Gorball feels that the math department prepares students well for AP level math classes, but cautions ‘B’ students in considering them. “I think that if a student has been a ‘B’ student their entire high school career and then they think they can easily slide into an AP Calculus class, they’re fooling themselves,” Gorball said. “’A’ students are usually challenged at some point.” “I would say for anybody that’s thinking about taking an AP course, it’s something you definitely want to think about, especially if you’re taking more than one,” Long said. “It’s extremely frustrating, especially when you’re taking the test for the first time. It’s terrifying.” “If you’re a really strong student, you can handle the workload,” Massey said. “You may not want to, but there’s a big difference between can’t and won’t.”But in the end, AP is all about attitude.

“I think that only difference is that some people are more apt to learning,” Long said. “The only difference is that people learn at different rates… I think anybody could take an AP course and pass it if they put their mind to it.” “I think AP students are driven to succeed, whether you call that pressure or not,” Gorball said. “I think there are many seniors here at Warren Central who are ready for college. They’ve worked hard their entire high school career.” Even with all the extra stress and work associated with AP classes, there is much more to be gained than to be lost.

Annie LongPhoto By Cailyn Turner

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thumbs up to Guys and Dolls. The Drama Department put on yet another musical this year. The student-led cast, crew and pit made this one of the PAC’s most special productions yet.

How do you give back?

thumbs Down to Not reaching our HUAH goal. It really is bad that we couldn’t come through to make an even bigger difference, but... it’s almost worse that we won’t get to see Mr. Shepler and friends on the roof.

We Think...

thumbs

Many to blame for HUAH shortcomings

Faces in the Crowd

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thumbs up to HUAH. The school moved together to help 140 families in need. CAN two weeks of can-themed puns help the community? Yes they can!thumbs up to Thanksgiving. Turkey and stuffing and loads of pumkin pie -- it’s the one holiday every one can really get behind. Well, until they’re all stuffed from one too many spoonfuls of mashed potatoes.

thumbs Down to Illness. Flu season is upon us, and whether you’re already dealing with an irritating case of the sniffles or really just dreading the needle that comes with the flu shot, it’s a total bummer.

“I play in the band for my church and help out others through NHS.”

Amber Beatty, junior

“I recently went around and raked up leaves in

the community with my church.”

Jon Bruer, senior

“I’m a part of the venture crew and we do a lot of

things with veterans and community work. I also volunteer at the zoo as

a naturalist. I take a cart with artifacts in it and

educate people by talking about them. I also take starfish and sea urchins

out for the kids to touch.”

Julie Stephens, senior

For over 25 years, our school has hosted a canned food drive, one that has grown to be the biggest in the state of Indiana. We have collected millions of cans and helped millions of people in need. Huddle Up Against Hunger (HUAH) is one of the cornerstones of our school tradition. By uniting together to give back to our community, we are placing the school in a positive light and learning to help others less fortunate. This year, after two rousing weeks of pleading TV spots, eye-catching posters and cans-for-T-shirt gimmicks, the school failed to reach its goal of 25,000 cans. Only 15,820 were collected. And the Owl sees a serious problem with those numbers. Of course, those donated cans did their job, helping 140 families and over 700 people. While everyone can rejoice at the feeling of a drive well run, it is kind of hard to overlook the fact that we were a whopping 10,000 cans short of our goal. Upon looking at this significant difference, we have to ask where the problem is. The Student Council gave the campaign their all, working hard to motivate the student body into giving all the cans they possibly can, yet the drive still turned out to be less than a success because of the apathetic attitude of many students, teachers and coaches towards the event. Students are the driving force behind any drive such as this, and in a school of nearly 4,000, we should easily meet a 25,000 can goal. The thing is, students will not work to accomplish this without the proper motivation, not just from the announcements or posters, but in the

classroom or on the court. The fault does not lay solely with those students who failed to bring in cans, but with the teachers and coaches who sat idly by instead of promoting the drive within their classrooms and teams. If a teacher dives in headfirst to the idea of giving back to the community and encourages students in their classrooms to further the cause, more good will be done. Many of the teachers who care the most about HUAH’s success are the ones who bring in the most canned items, teachers such as Mr. Arvin or Ms. Oblon, or the coaches of the swim team, who push their students to do the best they can to help the cause. Without teacher backing, HUAH loses a lot of its luster. Yet, it is up to everyone to put effort into giving back, not just a select few. Giving back is a necessity, especially in today’s economic climate, so doing whatever you can is better than doing nothing at all. We should not rely on a few classrooms to do the work of all of them. Fortunately, the school still offers many excellent options for those who wish for their chance to do good. Sponsor a Christmas child for the Student Council’s annual Christmas Party, donate toys to the ROTC or, do like we have done here at the Owl, and get out and volunteer in the community. Students do not have to wait for teachers to make a difference, if they would only stop to give yourself the opportunity. So, whether you participated in this year’s canned food drive or not, try to get out and spread a little joy this holiday season by helping out another person in need.

“I give back by participating in ‘Safe Place

Saturday’ ever year, and I often volunteer at the

Children’s Bureau doing things like working a the reception desk answering phones, picking up and moving donations and

assisting in big events. I also frequently donated to

the Julian Center.”

Ashleigh Pedigo,

sophomore

thumbs Down to Midnight openings on Black Friday. It seems like the holiday festivities are getting cut shorter and shorter by our preoccupation with giving gifts on a budget. While we’re all for the exchange of awesome presents this season, it’s ridiculous to have to sacrifice a good night’s sleep Thanksgiving night to hit the sales the next morning.

thumbs up to Christmas lists. Black Friday is fast approaching, and we’re all making our lists, checking them twice and deciding how many dishes we’ll have to wash to convince our parents to buy us the new iPad.

The Warren Owl is a newsmagazine published ten times a year by the Publications staff of Warren Central High School at 9500 E. Sixteenth St., Indpls., In 46229. The Warren Owl is printed by The Daily Reporter of Greenfield, IN. Advertising rates are available upon request by calling (317) 532-6252. The Warren Owl is distributed to more than 3,000 students, faculty and residents in the community. As a student written and edited high school newsmagazine, the Warren Owl will strive to perform three functions:(1) To inform its readers thoroughly and accurately of all events and issues relative to students, staff and community.(2) To provide a forum for student opinions through its editorials and letters to the Editor.(3) To entertain readers with focus and feature items. Student staff members will decide the content of each issue and will write and edit all printed material. Editorials will reflect

the views of the student staff as a whole, not necessarily the opinions of administration or faculty members. The Warren Owl encourages readers to share comments, suggestions, or complaints by submitting letters to the editor. In order to be considered for publication, letters to the editor must include author’s signature. Names can be withheld from publication only at the request of the author and approval of the editorial board. The editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarification, or for space limitation. Libelous or profane letters will not be published. The Publications staff urges all Warren Central students and staff to use the “Letters to the Editor” as a public forum in the spirit of free speech and press. The Warren Owl is a member of the NSPA, CSPA, Quill & Scroll, and the Indiana High School Press Association.

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Brandon WhatleySpanish Club President

Letter from a Leader

by emilyhancock editor-in-chief

Emily’s World

I have been an avid supporter of the Warren Central football team for a very, very long time. I can still remember watching the team win their second consecutive state title on TV in 2004 when I was in fifth grade, being at the RCA dome for the 2005 and 2006 title games, and standing through the 2009 triple-overtime face-off against the greyhounds at Lucas Oil Stadium. I painted up for the sweltering heat of the Cathedral game and sat through the bitter cold against Center Grove, always decked out in complete black and gold, cheering until I was hoarse. Yes, I have seen a lot of warrior football. But no game I have ever watched, black and gold or otherwise, compares to the latest match-up between the Warren Central Warriors and the Carmel greyhounds. With every touchdown and every play, the energy in the stadium just got more intense. The feeling radiating from the field was nothing short of electric. But the best moment for me was not on the field, but instead in the stands, with the twelfth man.

At about one minute to go, I turned around from the student section to see if the other fans were feeling like I was, completely on edge with excitement and nervousness. What I saw was a beautiful, magical, unforgettable sight. Every single person in the visiting stands was on their feet, standing behind their team until the very end. I will never forget that moment, or the game that triggered it. As much complaining as there is that football gets more attention than anything else at Warren Central, there is a reason for it, epitomized by that moment. Warren Central Football is the one thing that will always bring this school together. Coach Hart and the boys in black have always given us a reason to be proud. It is for that reason that I will sorely miss decking out in black and gold on Fridays and standing in the student section amongst my peers. I will miss the tomahawk swing at the beginning of the game, and the fight song sung with every touchdown. So when the clock finally did run out, as the Carmel players stormed the field, after the most intense football game of my life, I just sat down and cried. I cried because it seems like I have spent every Friday night of the fall semester of the past four years dedicating myself to football. Now I will never sit in the student section as an actual student ever again, and that is a very depressing thought. Football season is over, but you know what? It was worth every minute of it. Despite everything, I am so proud of all the work our boys put in this season. It was a phenomenal game from both sides and while it may have hurt, there is much more to be proud than sad about. That night was a night of cheers and tears to be sure, but we will always remember the football games, sitting with our friends and cheering on our hometown team. So here’s to the end of Dub-C football and the twelfth man, for now. This season and all seasons give us another reason to stand behind our school and fight to the finish, never ever giving in.

As we approach the winter months and temperatures go down, and leaves and snowflakes fall to the ground, we indulge in turkeys and ride sleighs because it is time, once again, for the holidays! That’s right. It’s that time of year again. Of course there are other holidays during the rest of the year, but the main ones that really deserve all the attention are right around the corner. I’m talking Thanksgiving, Christmahanukkwanzaa and New Year’s. Thankfully, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This day of feast is one of a food connoisseur’s, such as myself, favorite. Vittles cover every inch of a mile-long table and hungry stomachs surround its perimeter, anxiously awaiting for the green light to dive into the various dishes. The fantastic smells of the different foods combine to make one great, sensational, nostril-tingling aroma. What I find amusing about this particular holiday is the fact that everyone stuffs their bellies until they can no longer be contained by pants. Yet, when the pie comes to the table, everyone all of a sudden has one spot in their body where the human anatomy normally wouldn’t allow pie. But my favorite part of this holiday is spending it with my family…and pie. What do you think about when you hear the words Santa Claus, presents, ham, snowman, tree and silk pajamas?

I think, “Why wasn’t I invited to this party?!” But I also think of Christmahanukwanzaa (a combination of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa). My family celebrates the “Christma-“ part of Christmahanukkwanzaa, and my absolute favorite part is being awakened at the crack of dawn by two little girls to open presents. Then we gather around the fluorescent tree with the soft sound of Christmas carols in the background while everyone opens presents. It brings joy to my heart and one tear to my left eye to see them rip open presents and pose for pictures holding their gifts with the biggest, cheesiest, most adorable smiles ever. “Happy New Year!” is the phrase that can be heard around the world in about a million different languages. What I love about this celebration is that everyone creates their own New Year’s resolutions to be broken within the next week or so. But what I especially love is that we spend it together with family and friends. We stand hand-in-hand or arm-in-arm and celebrate the year we’ve

accomplished together. In hindsight, I realize that

these holidays really center around family, and I feel like it’s something that we take for granted. What really makes the holidays special and extraordinary and memorable and significant

and heart-warming and all these other synonymous

adjectives I’m looking at on thesaurus.com is the time

we spend with our wonderful families.

But pie is a dangerously close second. Happy Holidays!

Picture This By Taylor Bales Staff Artist

Still feeling the love? Don’t let good deeds end with HUAH.

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An entire room designated to thinking, the ability to write on the walls without getting in trouble and a wireless lounge allowing

students to use their own devices. Sound like somewhere a student would want to hang out? By this time next year, this will be a reality. The Mediaplex has been in constant development for almost two and a half years now. The creator of the space, James Aldridge, Chief Technology Officer, worked at three universities before coming to Warren. These universities were the ideas behind creating a new media center. But what makes this Mediaplex different than a library? It is the capability the space has to help students collaborate. High school is all about preparing students for the future, so why not teach students how to work together like they would in a collegiate or work environment. “Walking into Warren, I realized that we did not have a space that helped students learn 21st century skills, like collaborative learning, oral and written communication skills, creative thinking, critical thinking, and innovation,” Aldridge said. “These are the things CEOs and business leaders want you to have when you graduate high school.” There are different rooms designed to help in this process of working together. Some of the rooms are the Collaborative Learning Studio, the Digital Newsroom, SI-COM lab, Creative Thought Gallery, and the Digital Viewing Room. These rooms will feature such things as dry erase walls, 3-D ready projectors and dual monitors. New technology will come with the new media center. Apple Macs are going to be available to students for use in the Mediaplex. They will include both the Windows 7 software and the Mac OSX software so that students used to a PC can still use both platforms. Also on every computer, there will be additional programs added like CADD software, Adobe Design Programs and Project Lead the Way software so that students can work on projects for other classes. Along with traditional book checkout, eBooks are a part of the library’s Management system, Destiny. No longer will students have to worry about checking out books and getting them back on time. With eBooks anyone can check out a book and read it on any device with Internet. Right now there are only five eBooks in the Destiny system, but there will be more when the Mediaplex opens next August. “Destiny is our Library Management System,” Aldridge said. “It is our catalog for both our regular books as well as our eBooks. One great feature is that you can open up our licensed eBooks straight through Destiny into any web browser. Therefore the students can access them form anywhere they have an Internet connection.” “Other schools have been getting iPads, Kindles or Nooks without an opportunity to stop and think ‘How can you reach the most students or provide the best access?’” Aldridge said. “We need to provide an avenue where students can access eBooks with any device.” There will also be an open wireless lounge that students will have guest access to for their

own technology. Although many administrators were unsure about allowing this privilege, this step might help pave the way for other schools to allow students to use their own technology in the library, but with regulations. “This is the first time we have allowed this type of access to students, and the responsibility of the students will show that this can work,” Aldridge said. “…We’ve never done this before, hence the nervousness. I don’t think it is anything beyond that.” But where is all the money coming from? The money for the $1.5 million project is coming from the Capital Projects fund, which pays for facilities and technology, not the general fund that pays the teachers. This money was already in existence for a special project of this stature. The money used for the Mediaplex will not affect any other school activities. May 2012 is not just an important month for seniors; it is also the month that construct ion begins on the Mediaplex. Construction for the new media center will begin a w e e k or two b e f o r e s c h o o l ends, and the l ibrar y will have to close to begin the process. However, there will be a second temporary library for those who need to check out or look at books, especially during finals time. For those who are curious and just cannot wait, kiosks will be set up outside the construction area with 3-D renderings of the Mediaplex for viewing during construction next spring. Construction is scheduled to end at the third week of school next year. With the upcoming addition of such a facility, the first of its kind for Indiana high schools, hopes are high to provide students with a new modernized learning environment. “We have some of the most top-notch athletic teams around, I felt like it’s time to get one of the best, top-notch instructional facilities around,” Aldridge said.

FeaturesThe Warrior Mediaplex

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The SI-COM lab is the new and improved computer lab, complete with dual monitors for an easy way to follow along with the teacher as they instruct. SI-COM stands for Simultaneous Instruction Computer Lab. This area also includes a digital document camera, which is like a fancy overhead projector without all the hassle of transparencies. Teachers can put their own piece of paper on the projector and show it on the screen behind them.

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How does it feel to be ranked #2 in the junior class?“Well, I guess I’m pretty proud, but I try to stay really modest about my accomplishments. I don’t like to be the center of attention.”

What do you want to do after high school?I’d like to go to the University of North Carolina to study biology and then hopefully go on to medical school.

When did you start riding horses?I started when I was 7 and have been doing it off and on ever since

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The Collaborative Learning studios are the solution to the crazy hysteria that comes with working on group projects in a computer lab. No longer will students have to yell six seats down to one of their group members to find out what they are researching. The Collaborative Learning Studio takes the headache out of this. Students will be able to sit around a table and work together as a group. The area includes a 37-inch television screen connected to a computer so that everyone in a group can see what someone is researching. The table, which is a giant white board, also helps in the collaboration process.

Digital NewsroomThe Digital Newsroom will be the first new room that will greet students when they walk into the library. With three televisions stationed on each side of the corridor and an open wireless lounge, students will be able to keep in contact with the world outside of school. The televisions will play local, national and international news to keep students up to date with global issues, and other news that may not pertain to their everyday lives. Near here will be also a career and college readiness area equipped with computers for test preparation and books on college and SAT/ACT prep.

Who is your favorite Disney

princess?

What is your secret

obsession/guilty pleasure?

What wish did you make at 11:11 on

11/11/11?

Have you ever done competitions in horse riding?

Werewolf or vampire?

Yeah, I showed for a couple of years. I’ve won a few blue ribbons, which I hung up

in my room so I can see them all the time.

If I tell you, then it won’t come true.

Watching “Pride and Prejudice” on repeat

for days.

Ariel. I used to pretend to be her when I went swimming.

Were w o l f a l l the way! Taylor L a u t n e r i s

perfection.

Collaborative Learning Studio

The SI-COM lab is the new and improved computer lab, complete with dual monitors for an easy way to follow along with the teacher as they instruct. SI-COM stands for Simultaneous Instruction Computer Lab. This area also includes a digital document camera, which is like a fancy overhead projector without all the hassle of transparencies. Teachers can put their own piece of paper on the projector and show it on the screen behind them.

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Spaghetti from “Elf ” “Breakfast Club” Cereal Sandwich

Butterbeer from “Harry Potter”

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watch our video of cooking all these goodies.

You will need: The idea of spaghetti topped with maple syrup, chocolate syrup, mini marshmallows, Snow Caps, M&Ms, chocolate fudge Pop Tarts and sprinkles does not sound as appetizing to us as it does to Buddy in the 2003 fi lm “Elf.” But deliciously enough, this sweetly dressed meal is like Christmas in your mouth. The spaghetti has a slimy and wet texture and moist Pop Tarts are not too appealing, but the candy, marshmallows and other sugary ingredients can make plain pasta a surprising delicacy. The candy adds a pop of fl avor, and

the maple and chocolate syrup are like the glue that holds the scrumptious tastes together. This meal may not be the best choice for a Sunday dinner or breakfast before school, but it could potentially be a unique

choice for dessert right after the Christmas ham.

“The Breakfast Club” is a timeless movie for all ages, and all who see it always remember Allison “The Basketcase” Reynolds’ choice of sandwich: Pixy Stix and Cap’n Crunch on buttered bread. Yes, it does seem that only a basketcase would each such a sandwich for lunch, but when we tried it, we found the sandwich had a fruity taste to it with just the right amount of crunch. The best comparison is to Cap’n Crunch’s Crunchberries cereal: crunchy and sweet. The best time for such a sandwich would not be at breakfast, but maybe for lunch or whenever you get the munchies while watching “The Breakfast Club” for the millionth time. For a complete meal, we suggest that you enjoy this sandwich with a Coca-Cola.

We have heard all about Avada Kedavra, horcruxes and the Deathly Hallows, but what about the food of “Harry Potter?” More specifi cally, Harry, Ron and Hermione’s favorite drink: Butterbeer from The Three Broomsticks. After sipping this potion, we were under its magically delicious spell. The drink is bubbly and has a strong taste of butterscotch. If you do not have much of a sweet tooth, you may not be able to handle the power because the mixture is very sweet. Overall, it is warm, rich and creamy. It is the perfect drink to curl up with while you watch the “Harry Potter” movies. Do not forget to pop open a bag of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans to complete the magical experience. By the way, there is no alcohol in Butterbeer.

SpaghettiMaple SyrupChocolate SyrupMini MarshmallowsSnow CapsM&MsChocolate Fudge PoptartsSprinkles

You will need: Wheat Bread, White Bread, Butter, Pixy Stix, Cap’n Crunch Cereal

You will need: Cream Soda, Condensed Sweetened Milk, Whipped Butter, Butterscotch Topping

A gnome is a diminutive spirit in Renaissance magic and alchemy.

The worker gnome is equipped with working tools, mostly from the field of mining and horticulture.

The culture gnome is considered the youngest of the gnomes and

is very interested i n m u s i c a l instruments.T h e c l a s s i c garden gnome i s a l w a y s weary of his work but always has a smile on his face.

Garden gnomes u s u a l l y we a r aprons.

All garden gnomes have delicate decoration except for miniature gnomes.

Gnomes are always born in sets of twins, and the

pregnancy of gnomes always lasts for 12

months.

Gnomes are seven times stronger than a man.

The 2011 movie “ G n o m e o a n d Juliet” was based off of William Shakespeare ’ s p l a y “ R o m e o and Juliet.” The fi lm is about two

gnomes who fall in love despite their owners’ feud.

Gnome women deck themselves out with blossoms or twigs for celebrations.

The lifespan of a gnome is around 400 years.

English teachers always preach the value of a good book – how reading something worthwhile can expand vocabulary, increase understanding of fi gurative language and bring an enlightened view of the world. In a literary landscape dominated by the Twilight Series, it may be diffi cult to embark upon a genuinely good book that can satisfy both teenage tastes and college-level reading lists. Yet, fi nding these novel-sized gems are as easy as searching the local library, and range from the story of a bitter, philosophical rebel to a gritty sci-fi adventure. These are three suggestions of great books that are entertaining and thought provoking. Holden Caulfi eld, the main character of J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye,” is a potty-mouthed fl unk out who wanders around New York avoiding home and his disappointed parents. His crude language and judgmental thought process are a realistic look into the mind of a disillusioned teen trying to fi nd a place in a world he cannot fully make sense of. He thinks of people as “phonies” and questions the real motives behind society’s actions.

“Catcher in The Rye” is 60 years old, but Caulfi eld’s mistrust in society and people make it easy for today’s teens to relate to the book’s content. Unlike other more contemporary teen books, the main character is not a hero or even a good person. His thoughts are spilled out onto the page without any sugarcoating, no matter how crude or inappropriate they may be. “Catcher in the Rye’s” ability to reach every new generation of teen is what makes it a classic. It is a book about the angst and rebellion teens go through while trying to become adults, and is a great read for any teen who wants a new perspective. But if students would rather think a little bigger, Yann Martel crafts an intricate story of a boy lost in life. Pi was on his way to Canada with his family and their menagerie of animals when the boat they were on capsizes. Pi and a few of the animals are the only survivors and t h e y fl oat adrift at sea in a lifeboat.

Although it may sound more like a fable than a classic, “Life

of Pi” delves deeply into religious uncertainty,

suffering and

questions of human existence. Martel manages to turn Pi’s tale into a real page-turner, despite the lack of topics found in the middle of the ocean. There is a great deal of suspense in the animal’s interactions with each other and determining Pi’s fate is enough reason to not put this book down. Teens are in the midst of growing up and forming their own beliefs and views separate from their parents. “Life of Pi” challenges its readers to look at the world and life from a different perspective and inspires a deeper level of thinking. It is a highly philosophical book told in simple sentences and words, which young adults will find extremely appealing. More politically minded students may enjoy the mixture of World War Two, aliens and time travel in Kurt Vonnegut’s 1969 classic “Slaughterhouse Five.” Billy Pilgrim travels through his time in the military, his civilian life and his trip to an alien planet called Tralfamadore. “Slaughterhouse Five” mixes a gory historical event with science fi ction. Anti-War books are often depressing and full of political viewpoints, but Vonnegut speaks of how war is wrong because it makes soldiers out of young

men barely of age. Students will fi nd the writing funny and intelligent while enjoying the sarcasm and felt tip pen

drawings common to Vonnegut books.

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Gotta watch ‘em all: memories of ‘90s cartoons

Classics you do not read in class

Waking up early on a Saturday morning and turning on the television to watch favorite

cartoons such as “Hey, Arnold!” and “Dexter’s Laboratory” was normal for children born in the ‘90s when cartoons were entertaining and appealing for all ages. Now, cartoons have been wiped out with newer, more violent themes like “Naruto,” “MAD TV” and “Almost Naked Animals.”

Thanks to TeenNick’s programming block, “The ‘90s Are All That,” all ‘90s babies could relax, kickback and reminisce on their old-time favorites such as “Doug,” “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters” and “The Angry Beavers.” Shows like “The Powerpuff Girls,” “Pokemon,” “Invader Zim,” “Courage the Cowardly Dog,” “Looney Tunes” and

“Batman” are shows that are seldom shown

on weekends and late nights. They can be viewed on Boomerang or Cartoon Network. Although new cartoons are expanding and appearing on television, internet sites keep these cartoons alive. Visit CartonNetwork.com, Boomerrangtv.couk, Nick.com and 90sareallthat.teennick.com to watch and remember old time favorites.

“I would put

[‘Cow and Chicken’] back on TV. Me and my

brother would always watch it together, and my mom

got us cups with ‘Cow and Chicken’ on them.”Madilyne Lawver,

junior


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“On ‘Ren and Stimpy,’

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Check out these interesting reads teachers will approve of >“The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis

>“The Power and the Glory” by Graham Greene

>“Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen

>“Death Be Not Proud” by John Donne

>“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck

>“Cry the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton

>“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak

>“The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” by David Wroblewski

>“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini

>“Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain

by sarahcarney sta� writer

12 The Owl Warren Central November 23, 2011 www.wcowlnews.comSportsBehind the Scenes of the Big Game

Some of the most important aspects of a high school football game happen long before the first snap, hours before any touchdowns are thrown. For the football team, a game, especially a play-off game, starts the Monday before the game. During his weights classes, Coach John Hart has his players watch film to map out the plays of the other team. This happens all the way until 2:50 Friday afternoon. Once school lets out on Friday, all the players meet in the freshman cafeteria for a carb-filled meal to keep them energized throughout the entire game. After that, both the offense and defense head over to the gym for walkthroughs. This process is overseen by the offensive and defensive coordinators, and makes sure that the players understand all of the plays before game time. Hart knows that running through everything beforehand is key to success and that change is never on the agenda. “The key to winning big ball games is to keep everything the same,” Hart said. After running through all the plays, the players hop on the bus. For the Carmel game, a three bus convoy trailed by half a dozen cars makes the forty-minute trek through traffic to Carmel Stadium. Once the team arrives, they unload all their equipment off the buses and depart for the visitor’s locker room. With over an hour and a half until game-time, the team waits around while several players are taped-up in preparation for the game. Starters such as Day, Buckley and Alexander get ailing body parts taped so they do not give out during play. After everyone had been taped, the players take a short walk over into the locker room to get dressed. Soon, it is time for speeches. Both the offense and

defense simultaneously give speeches to motivate everyone in the room. Then, after all the coaches have spoken to their respective half of the team, Coach Hart walks into the locker room to give his pregame speech. For Carmel, Hart discuss the importance of brotherhood, how key that was to a winning football team. Finally, it is time for the Warrior Tape. This video clip comes from the state police department and outlines what it truly means to be a warrior. The players all know the video by heart, and chant it together as it plays. After a quick reciting of the Lord’s Prayer by the team, it is game time. After a tough fought first half, the team returns to the locker room with a three-point lead over the Greyhounds. The cliché half-time locker room is solemn and reserved, but the Warren side is not like that in the least. The room is loud and boisterous, with Coach Steve Tutsie and Coach Nick Hart dictating strategy to their players over the rumble of the team. There are no speeches, and the players discuss with each other how important staying focused for 24 more minutes is. At the end of the game, there are tears, shouts and the feeling of disappointment by both the crowd and the players that tried so hard this season to win a State title. The team has been stopped in their mission of a State championship by one of their biggest rivals. There is nothing left to do but head home. Even though the football team was not able to accomplish their goal of walking out of Lucas Oil Stadium 5A State champions, the amount of hard work, effort and heart that goes into one single game is staggering.

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTHKyle Faunce

124 completions

1786 total passing yards

22 passing touchdowns

Completed 67% of passes

126.0 QB rating

3 Rushing Touchdowns

“We had a really good season this year, [Carmel] just outplayed us.”

COACH HART GIVES his pregame speech to the locker room moments before the Sectional title game against Carmel. During his speech, Hart discussed the importance of brotherhood and hard work, and he also mentioned how money could not buy you happiness or a victory on the football field. Photo by Alex Martens

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Joe Paterno spent 44 years as the head coach for Penn State football. He accumulated 409 wins with only 136 losses. He led the Nittany Lions to 37 bowl games, winning 23 of those. For over four decades Paterno coached, established and raised his family at Penn State. Now, he’s gone, ousted as part of one of the most harrowing college football scandals to date. His career as a college football coach is over, while his career as trial witness starts soon. All of this, because he couldn’t tell the right people Jerry Sandusky was molesting young boys. To be fair, Paterno’s situation must have been incredibly difficult. Imagine if one of your best friends, who has worked with you for over 20 years, is accused of touching children. I guarantee most people wouldn’t believe it at first. And what’s even harder is knowing it’s your responsibility to send your friend to jail for possibly the rest of his life if it’s true. Oh, and throw in the fact that you’d be throwing the reputation and esteem of the University you’ve spent years growing and developing out the window. And the reality is Paterno didn’t do anything illegal. According to Pennsylvania state law, Paterno isn’t legally accountable because he reported the abuse to his superiors. And given the legal situation and relationship with Sandusky, I can see why telling authorities must have been a little difficult for him. But there is a line. And Joe Paterno crossed it when he didn’t tell police of the allegations against Sandusky. While that would have been an extremely difficult action to take, not taking it was simply not right. But Paterno is most definitely not the only person to blame for the assaults on those children. First off there is Sandusky himself. What kind of sick, demented individual takes a 10-year-old boy from the charitable organization HE founded, in order to take advantage of him in the locker room? Because of Sandusky’s unthinkable actions, he ruined the lives of many children and caused this entire situation. Next up is tag team of Vice President Gary Schultz and Athletic Director Tim Curley. These two men and Sandusky make up the three facing criminal charges for this whole thing. The two of them not only failed to tell the proper authorities that one of their employees was molesting children, but they also lied about not telling the cops. Both of these two had the information, the opportunity and the requirement to rectify this situation. Neither of them did. Finally, there is former Penn State president Graham Spanier, who has defended Curley and Schultz by saying they “operate on all levels of honesty” rather than showing support for the victims. At the end of the day, this tragedy was a result of people in power not doing the right thing. And as far as Joe Paterno is concerned, while it’sad to see one of college football’s greatest coaches go out like this, he’s lucky he isn’t being indicted.

Say it ain’t so Joe

Everyone got what they wanted. Before the season started, the IHSAA announced the sectional groupings would be re-arranged. Carmel High School and Warren Central High School would now be in the same sectional. The anticipation was building already. On September 30, Warren defeated Carmel on a last second field-goal by sophomore Max Hernandez, in one of the most thrilling football games in state history. It kept building. Neither team lost a game through the rest of their respective regular seasons’. And in the first round of sectionals, Warren dominated North Central, while Carmel punished Perry Meridian. You could taste it now. After the team’s route of Tech in the second round of Sectionals, shortly followed by the news that Carmel had defeated Lawrence Central in their second-round match-up, it was finally here. This game would finally happen. The game was set to kick-off at 7 p.m., but the buzz around Carmel’s campus began well before that. Two hours before the game, Carmel’s student section was full. An hour before the game, three-fourths of the whole stadium was full. By game time, it was standing room only and the wait was over. Everyone was going to get what they wanted. “It was crazy when you realize the atmosphere,” senior quarterback Kyle Faunce said. Athletic director Marques Clayton was in attendance, along with many of the administrators and teachers. “It was electric,” Clayton said. “It’s the type of event you dream of playing in.” Carmel’s fan base was loud; it almost felt like the stadium was shaking while the opening kickoff sailed through the air. They got even louder when the kickoff pinned the Warriors deep in their own territory. Then, on the fourth play from scrimmage, they were quieted. Senior Kevin Davis caught a ball off of a screen, made a couple of Greyhound defenders miss, then proceded to dance his way through a hole and take the ball 85 yards to the end zone. Carmel then methodically drove the ball down the field but after the drive stalled, Warren answered with their own long drive. They worked the ball all the way to the Carmel 26 yard line before the Greyhounds forced a fourth down. Once again, the sea of blue and yellow was roaring. But once again, they were quieted. On the fourth down play, coach Hart dialed up a fade route for senior Ronnie Alexander. The Carmel defensive back assigned to Alexander fell for a pump-fake and Faunce placed the ball perfectly over the shoulder of Alexander for the touchdown. And after Deionte Buckley’s 36 yard touchdown run early in the second quarter, it was 20-0. Just like that. Carmel finished the half strong on two strong drives capped by two touchdowns by senior receiver Damian

Pennington and after a Hernandez field goal, the score at halftime was 23-13. After both teams exchanged touchdowns on their first drives of the third quarter, back-up Carmel quarterback Brandon Lugar checked into the game to replace an injured Brandon Denning. Lugar scored on his only snap of the game on a 12-yard quarterback draw. This put the Greyhounds back within three and set up what would be another thrilling finish between these two teams. Warren got the ball in the fourth quarter with a chance to ice it. After a near completion to Alexander near the Carmel goal line was swatted away by Carmel defensive back Race Johnson, the drive stalled. Carmel would get their shot to win in. Denning jogged back onto the field, ready to lead a drive that will go down as one of the most thrilling in state history. Carmel slowly worked the ball down the field with a good combination of a run and pass. Quarterback Brandon Denning became a machine on the drive, as he completed every pass, and after a controversial pass interference call, Carmel was deep in Warren territory with just under a minute to go. Warren forced a fourth down, but Denning converted on a short completion to senior receiver Sean Barrett. Two plays later, Carmel took their first lead of the game on a 16-yard touchdown run by senior running back Jalen Duncan. The stadium erupted. The Greyhounds were 23 seconds away from winning their first title in their new sectional. Faunce gave it one last desperate heave as time expired, but Johnson, the cornerback who saved the game for his team earlier, intercepted the prayer as time expired to clinch the sectional championship for Carmel. The team’s season had ended. Joyful cheering and celebration on one side of the field. Devastation and disappointment on the other. Although Hart’s team came up a bit short, he could not help but marvel at the game. “I think it lived up to all expectations,” he said. So, with that, the season was over and it was time to reflect on what had been another great season for the program. The team went undefeated in the regular season, won yet another conference title, finished ranked in the top 10 in many national polls, and ultimately will go down as one of the best teams to ever play here. “This team is as great of a team as I’ve ever coached,” Hart said. This year’s team will be sending over a dozen players away to play for division one colleges, and although they fell a little short in one game, no one will forget this season or this team anytime soon. “These kids represented Warren in a first class manner every time they took the field,” Clayton said. “That leaves me extremely proud.”

Football team’s season comes to end after nail biter loss to rival Carmel

BytheNumbers-After finishing undefeated in conference play, the team won their 2nd conference title in a row and have won 16 consecutive regular season conference games.

-The team was ranked as high as 3 by Rivals.com’s national poll, and were number 1 in the state through the entire regular season.

-Senior running back Deionte Buckley led class 5A in rushing with 1,610 yards and 27 rushing TDs, which also put him as the state leader in both categories.

-Junior linebacker Tim Kimbrough Jr. had the most tackles in 5A, racking up a total of 180 tackles.

by petarhood sports staff

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by petarhood sports staff

Swimming

Head swim coach Jason Sincroft is back for his second season at the helm of the Warren Central swimming and diving program, looking to improve upon last year’s Sectional performances. While two swimmers (then-sophomore Conner Finnigan and former senior Andy Chorpenning) were able to go to the State meet last year from the boys team, neither team was able to make it past Sectionals last year. The boys finished third, while the girls ended up fifth on the day. Sincroft is optimistic, however, and believes both teams can place higher than they did last season. “They’re getting a lot better,” Sincroft said. Take Finnigan for example. Last year he made it past the preliminary round of State in the 100-yard breaststroke, but he added time to finish 16th. So far this season, Sincroft has already seen improvement in the junior. “He’s added 15 pounds of muscle since last year, and he’s improving his technique,” Sincroft said. “Right now, he is faster than he was at State last year.” But Finnigan is not the only one who has the potential to make State this year. Sincroft believes both senior Patrick Jones and junior Josh Garmon have the potential to get past Sectionals and move on to State. Additionally, senior Monica Mendez is returning for the girls team. Last year she broke the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke and is looking to make it to State this year. In order to achieve their goals, the swimmers work every day to drop time and get faster. Not only do they stay after school for practice, but they have morning practice four days a week, jumping in the pool hours before the late bell rings. While the girls started their season with a loss against Lebanon, the boys will begin the year against Brebeuf on December 1.

JUNIOR CONNER FINNIGAN diligently thrashes through the water, practicing his breaststroke which got him to State last year. Finnigan and the boys finished seventh at County last year, while their female counterparts finished ninth at that same meet.

Important AthletesConner Finnigan-A junior this year,

Finnigan looks to make a deep run at State this year, as he placed 16th in the

100 yard breaststroke.Monica Mendez-Mendez, a senior,

broke the school record in the 100-yard breastroke.

Patrick Jones-Senior Patrick Jones will try and make a deep run at Sectoinals, and

possibly State.

Wrestling

Third time is the charm, right? Head coach Danny Williams is entering his third year as head coach of the wrestling team and he believes this year’s team has what it takes to contend for a state championship. Two years ago, Williams watched four of his wrestlers compete in the state meet and two of his wrestlers win state individually. However, most of that team graduated, and last year none of Williams’ wrestlers were able to make it to Conseco Fieldhouse for the state meet. This year, with much of his varsity squad returning, he is looking at a possible run at a team state championship. The team returns with their two best wrestlers from last season. They only graduated three wrestlers total off of last year’s team that sent two boys to semi-state. With all the returning talent and experience, the team does face higher expectations. The boys are faced with a tough schedule, but Williams has set the bar high for this season. “There’s higher expectations,” Williams said. “Our team goal is going to be to make team state.” As always, the boys schedule is among the toughest in the state. The conference they are in is considered to be one of the toughest in the state and the team will be tested many times before conference. They have already faced that first test. The team placed third out of eight teams in the Capital City Classic at Beech Grove High School. Not only is the team expecting big things for this season, but they are being recognized as a team that could possibly make some noise around the state. The Indianapolis Star mentioned them as a team to look out for in their annual preview. With all the experience and returning talent the team has, it should be another exciting year for the Warren wrestling program.

SENIOR DAVID RAMERIZ locks-up with one of his teammates at the team’s first practice after their first tournament of the year at Beech Grove. Rameriz has been able to advance to Regionals two years in a row, and in his last year, he will be a key part of this season’s team.

Quote“We’re starting with the end in mind. We’re

expecting to have a very positive season.”

-Head Coach Danny Williams

Important Athletes

Key Matches11/22- @ Lawrence North12/1- vs. North Central

12/3- Super Six Invitations @ Cathedral 1/4- vs. Center Grove

Quote“We’re getting alot better

and working hard every single day.”

-Head Coach Jason Sincroft

12/6-vs. Franklin Central12/16- County @ IUPUI

1/10-vs. Lawrence North1/21-Warrior Invite @Home

Key Meets


Nate Reeves-This junior was one of only two wrestlers to advance all the way

to semi-state in last year’s postseason. Reeves’s wresteled in the 125 lb. weight class and will do the same this season. Kyle Riedling-Riedling was the other wrestler to make it to semi-state last

season. Riedling will be a senior this year wrestling in the 145 lb. weight class.

Photo by Petar Hood

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Boys Basketball

The boys basketball team is expecting to get off on the right foot this season. Some of the key players are new to the varsity team this year and are expected to make a difference. Beside the ones noted in the keynote, some players expected to have an impact include sophomore Devin Hawkins and senior Charlie Dant. “I am expecting a better season than last year,” Dant said. “[Hopefully] we will have better luck in Sectionals.” Finishing last season 8-12 with a first round sectional loss to Lawrence Central, the boys are expected to stand out a little more in the state this year. According to the IHSAA preseason poll, the boys have received honorable mention votes to be one of the top 20 teams in the state. With many of the top players returning this year, the boys are expected to be a tough competitor throughout the season. Every game they play this season will be a big one, but they believe they have what it takes to make this one of their best seasons yet. “I am hoping for a better record this season, as well as being a top team in the state by the end,” Hawkins said. “Some of our goals are to win our conference and beat all of our conference rivals.” With four seniors graduating last year, the boys are hoping to win their first sectional since 2000 and possibly their first ever MIC championship. The team is hopeful that some preseason conditioning will help them in the long run. “We’ve included more preseason conditioning and defensive practice so we can get the ball up the court quicker,” head coach Greg Graham said. “I have kept more players so we will always have the right mix of players out there.” The first game of the season will be at home on December 8 against Fishers High School.

Important Athletes

Key Games

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Girls Basketball

A TECH DEFENDER tries to stop senior Jadelyn Proffitt from sinking a basket during Saturday’s game. The team was able to stop Tech’s offense, especially during the third quarter when they did not score a single field-goal.

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Key Games

After a long offseason the girls look to get back to work as one of the top teams in the state. The girls started off the season ranked third in the state. They also bring back a plethora of experienced starters after losing two seniors from last year’s team. With all of the experienced players returning, expectations are higher than they have been in previous years. Winning 18 games last year and back-to-back Sectional titles, the coaching staff is expecting a big season from the girls. “Obviously, our ultimate goal is to advance out of Regionals and win a state title,” assistant head coach Trent Bodine said. “We feel like we have a team that has the opportunity to do that.” The wait was officially over when the girls took on Center Grove in their first conference and road game. A close game followed with the girls pulling out the 70-60 victory. Senior Linzi Moore led the charge with 23 points followed closely by senior Brianna Jones. After the close conference game the team took on Brebeuf in their second straight away game. From the start the girls were able to grab control with 41-18 halftime lead. The second half followed suit as the girls pulled out the 40-point victory with a score of 74-34. In the girl’s first home game they hoisted New Palestine. Another big first half allowed the girls to quickly pull away. When the final whistle blew the girls had delighted the home crowd with a 69-37 victory. Arsenal Tech was the team’s next opponent as the girls looked to increase their early season win streak. From the very start the girls were able control the game. After an astonishing 43-11 halftime lead the girls dominated the second half and easily won the game 76-26. The girls next game is November 22 at Heritage Christian.

“Our ultimate goal is to win a State title, and we feel like we have a team

that has the opportunity to do that.”

- Assistant head coach trent bodine

Important AthletesLinzi Moore-Moore, a senior, led the team in scoring with 16 ppg and averaged 2.5 steals per game. Moore will look to lead the team to their first state title in school

history.BreAnne Denny-As a juinor, Denny was second on the team in scoring with 11 ppg an and will be a vital part in the

teams success.

12/1- @ Carmel12/15- @ Lawrence North

1/2- @ Hamilton Southeastern1/13- vs. Ben Davis

JUNIOR DEVIN DAVIS gets high in the air to throw down a dunk during a drill at a recent practice as the team prepares for their first game of this season. Davis, the Indiana University commit, led the team in scoring and rebounding last year and was second in both blocks and steals, as he is considered to be one of the top players from around the state in the 2013 class.


“We’ve added more preseason conditioning so hopefully we can get the

ball up the court quicker.”- Head Coach Greg Graham

Devin Davis-As a sophomore last year, averaged 15.3 points per game to lead the team. He is commited to Indiana

University and is considered to be one of the best players in the state.

Brent Calhoun-Led the team with 27 blocks last season and will be considered the main threat for the team down low. He will be attending the University of

Detroit next season.

12/11- @ Pike High School1/28- vs. North Central

2/14- vs. Carmel

Photo by Hannah Clark

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by haleyneligh sports staff

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M ore than 15,000 cans, 4,000 students, 50 teachers, 140 families and only one purpose: Thanksgiving dinner.

Every year, Warren Central sponsors the Huddle Up Against Hunger (HUAH) canned food drive to provide less fortunate families with their own Thanksgiving dinners. Even though the school’s goal was 25,000 cans, 15,820 were collected. Despite the difference, over 700 people were helped by the end of this year’s canned food drive. However, while HUAH is an

excellent way for students and teachers to get involved in their community and help others, to some it is a full out war. “It’s one thing where we can really give back to our community here on the Eastside,” Mr. Jeffery Arvin, a HUAH competitor, said. “Plus, I like to win.” With the help of his students, bribed by the promise of free, non-school food if they bring in cans, Arvin has been able to win the “all day” portion of the HUAH competition fi ve times. Generally, his preparations for the canned food drive start two to three weeks before the actual launch of the event. “When the leaves change color, I associate it with HUAH,” Arvin said. Yet, Arvin is not the only top competitor in HUAH. Other teachers and groups such as Ms. Pam Bailey, Mr. Chris Pollock, JROTC and the swim team are also big contenders in the food drive. However, Ms. Julia Oblon has won the fi rst period Huddle Up Against Hunger competition 15 times with preparations beginning a week beforehand. “One of the reasons I work so hard at it is I have some of the best kids in the building,” Oblon said. “I tell them they’re going to go far and they’re gifted, and when you’re gifted you should give back.”

Oblon and her classes generally collect around 2,000 to 3,000 canned food items every year. Her students are encouraged to go door-to-door to ask for donations and the class

gathers at Meijer early in the morning to buy cans. “The way to motivate them is through their stomachs,” Oblon said. “If they go to Meijer with me, they get a free breakfast. If they go door-to-door, they get a home cooked meal.” Arvin and Oblon also promote their collections on the announcements. Neither is below jokingly threatening to steal cans either. “I steal cans from Ms. Bailey’s pantry every day,” Oblon said, grinning. The two teachers also tend to terrorize the other competitors with threats to steal the cans from his garage. On the last day of HUAH, Arvin was interviewed while his class brought in boxes and bags fi lled with

canned food. He claimed they had stolen the cans from Mr. Steve Kent’s garage and even thanked Kent for his support to their cause. Friday was the day to make it or break it. Teachers counted their cans and brought them down to the media center, eyeing the competition. Some teachers continued bringing cans even after their tally was made. After school Friday, the bags were carried into the commons, awaiting the families they were to serve. Families received at least 100 items, equivalent to almost $100 in groceries. “It is really great to see the families so happy to get the food,” Emily Hancock, Student Council President said. “The competition is great, but it’s really all about helping families, and that is what we did.” On Monday morning, after the fi nal tally had been made, Oblon was declared the fi rst period winner, ROTC the all day winner, Ms. Condra was the Walker Career Center winner and the swim team the sports team winner. Arvin received an honorable mention along with Team

Publications. Oblon’s first period will celebrate their victory with a donut party and the return of the travelling canned food trophy. Her class conquered the competition with a grand total of 1,560 cans collected. When it comes to her trophy’s glorious homecoming, Oblon is both thrilled and satisfi ed. “It feels like it found its way home,” Oblon said.

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