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Vol. 102 Issue 1The Central High Times

a glimpse into our future

a peek into bulldogs football

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humans of central

pg. 18

introducing central’s newest

staffpg. 08

SPORTS

NEWS

OPINION

FEATURES

IN THISISSUE

FOOTBALL COVERAGE

SPORTS ROUNDUP

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PG. 22

PG. 12

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W A G SG R O W L S

&TIMOTHY KEELING / REPORTER

WAG

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GROWL

GROWL

because all of the bathrooms always smell like death.

to the shut down of the tardy station.

goodbye. adios. sayonara.

good riddance.

because the ID police are gone.

to the crowded commons on Friday mornings. This has not changed

for two years.

HELLO DAY PHOTO ESSAY

UPPERCLASSMEN ON MAKING FRIENDS

CENTRAL’S NEW STAFF

PG. 10IGNITE INITIATIVE

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE

TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL

CENTRAL ALMA MATER

GHOST CLUB

HUMANS OF CENTRAL

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CAREER PATH PROGRAM

PG. 20

FALL MUSICAL: PIPPIN PG. 21

ONE-ONE VS. XVIeditor in chief

koby ljunggrenassistant editorlauren parker

photo editorlane burdette

design editorgrace depperschmidt

business managercameron wheeler

reporterisabel lai

reportereric cowan

reporteraubrey banks

reporterlandon summers

reportertimothy keeling

reporterlonni hall

reporternoah henkle

Editorial Policy: The Central High Times is a student-produced publication of the Central High School journalism department. The staff and adviser strive to create an open forum for students and teachers. We take responsibility for accuracy and fairness and for work to be unbiased and responsive to the needs of readers in order to encourage the submission of readers’ ideas. We promise to practice honesty, to run the paper as a business and to avoid printing material that is legally considered obscene, libelous or private.

to the shut down of the tardy station.

Letters from the editors

Fall has come again, and has brought with it a new school year. Some may be glad, happy to be back in a familiar routine, while others may still be dreaming of warm summer days. Regardless of which side you’re on, however, we’re here. We

may as well make the best of it, right? Whether it’s your first year at Central and you’re just getting used to chaotic Fast Fridays and the terrifyingly clogged staircase that will inevitably make you late to class, or it’s your fourth year and it’s all old news, there’s always a way to make this year the best one you’ve had. First and foremost, become more involved. Try out that club you’ve always thought about joining. Go to a football, baseball or volleyball game, even if you aren’t sure how many of your friends will be there. It’ll give you an opportunity to meet someone new. While you’re there, don’t be afraid to show your spirit. Be aware of what’s going on around Central. Go to plays and fundraisers, and participate in spirit days. Go to dances, even if you don’t have a date. Most importantly, be fearless—you only have four years in high school. Second, stay balanced. Take your mom’s advice and finish your homework early. Don’t procrastinate. You might have to pull all-nighters occasionally, but you will get through it. Make time for yourself and the things that you enjoy, because staying sane is more important than acing a test. Talk to your teachers— they’re there to help you, and they want to help. Do the best you can, but don’t sacrifice everything to be the perfect student. Finally, don’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone. Ask someone to a dance. Talk to the girl in your science class whom you’ve been thinking about for weeks. Take classes that will challenge you. Audition for the spring play. Try out for the sport that you’ve always wanted to play. Apply to your dream school. High school is short, so don’t let your fears get the best of you. Since fall is here again, remember these things. Do your best, and have fun. Eventually, if not already, you’ll be a senior and you’ll wonder where the time went—don’t let opportunities pass you by. You only have four years. Make the best of them.

LAUREN PARKER, ASST. EDITOR

Things happen in our lives that we certainly do not expect. However, the consequences of our actions should be leading us in the right direction. With every experience, there is a new lesson learned.

Senior year is about making the most out of everything. It’s not a time to change dramatically, nor is it a time to entirely break your routine. Seniors, this is the last time in your life where you’ll feel most comfortable with where you are and what you’re doing. The rest of your life is going to be filled with change. Don’t force it now. Right now, pursue your passions and make the best of what you have. In sophomore year, during my first journalism class, I never expected to be editor-in-chief of a school publication. But my passion sparked in my junior year, just as I was getting started in my first year on staff. I am proud to call myself editor, and I am proud to say that I actively sought out what is most important to me in my high school years. Can you say the same about yourself? Have you gone the extra mile to find yourself in a position that you’re proud to be in? Don’t let your dreams be dreams. Just do it. This may be the last time you’ll be able to do something you love. You might end up in a dead-end job—a career you didn’t want. Our teachers have been telling us since day one, “Use your time wisely.” And while we get irritated and annoyed by that constant nagging, maybe they’re right. Maybe they’re hinting toward the bigger picture. Use the time you have now to enjoy what you’re doing, because it won’t be as easy in the future.

KOBY LJUNGGREN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Central Football has been historically defined by losing seasons, but this year’s season could be the turning

point for successful future Bulldogs. This season, Central won its first game; this is a feat that has not happened in more than ten years and lifts the athletes’ hopes that a winning percentage of at least .500 is obtainable. Lorenzo “Coach Zo” Williams, head coach, best stated the team’s goal as a “winning season.” “Central has not had a winning season in a while. So I want to have that this year,” Coach Zo said. This is currently a high possibility with as strong start to the season as the team advances to 3-3. The Bulldogs hope to build upon last season, as they ended with a record of 2-8, despite Coach Zo pointing out that it was a small team. “We ended up starting several sophomores and juniors. Now they are seniors and juniors,” Coach Zo said. Senior Captain Arthel Harris further emphasized the subject. “We’re fast. We’re a lot stronger than we were last year.” The team has struggled with this in past years. Other teams seem to have a better off-season and come back bigger, stronger and more connected than the year prior. This year, Central became that team. The Bulldogs spent countless hours bonding and working out. Harris especially remembers working extta hard with the Bulldogs, while the team spent each day together for an entire week. “Midnight Crew—worst thing ever. One night while

we were supposed to be sleeping, some of the guys were playing around and laughing and so we had to go run at midnight and do barrel rolls,” said Harris. This change in the team’s willingness to improve, ambition to improve and ability to come together as a team seems to be a changing point in the team’s attitude which is a start to a successful team. Junior Captain C.J. Oliver, who has started varsity for two years and has seen the work needed to be put in to be effective at the varsity level, would have nominated sophomore Tyrone “Moose” Walker as his MVP for the 2015 season. This is due to Walker’s ambition to work hard and get better at his craft. “Moose plays tough and is not afraid to attack the ball,” Oliver said. Oliver sees potential in Walker and believes that with age and maturity, he will be a great safety. Walker showed this potential as he led the Bulldogs to a 56-0 win over the Buffalo Bison for the homecoming game. Walker scored multiple times and largely helped team morale after a few tough losses. Williams still believes it will be a few years until the team is as physically capable as he wants them to be. This year there are 10 underclassmen starting varsity compared to 17 the year before. Central Football is still growing, but the current Bulldogs are well on their way through the rough path of success for future Bulldogs.

CENTRAL BULLDOGS PREPARE FOR A PLAY AS THE TEAM CRUISES TO VICTORY IN THE HOMECOMING GAME OVER BUFFALO WITH THE FINAL SCORE AT 56-0. TYRONE WALKER SCORED SEVERAL TIMES AGAINST BUFFALO.4-3

FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT (ERIC COWAN)

ERIC COWAN / REPORTER

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HELLODAY

PLAZAJAM

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R ALKER

THE KILTIES PERFORM FOR THE STUDENT BODY FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE HELLO DAY ASSEMBLY. (ISABEL LAI)

STUDENTS FORM A CONGA LINE AND DANCE AROUND THE PLAZA DURING PLAZA JAM. (LONNI HALL)

FRESHMAN SOPHIE PAYNE AND SOPHOMORES MARIA STARNS AND BRYNN TUCKER STRIKE A POSE AT PLAZA JAM.(KOBY LJUNGGREN)

CHS CHEERLEADERS SHOW THEIR BULLDOG PRIDE AT THE HELLO DAY ASSEMBLY. (AUBREY BANKS)

STUDENTS AND STAFF PURCHASE SNOWCONES FROM KONA ICE DURING PLAZA JAM. (LONNI HALL)

IN A HELLO DAY SPIRIT WAR, STUDENTS RACE TO WRAP THEIR PARTNERS IN STREAMERS. (KOBY LJUNGGREN)

FRESHMAN AVERY MANN SHOWS OFF HIS DANCING SKILLS TO THE STUDENTS ATTENDING PLAZA JAM.(LAUREN PARKER)

SENIORS QUINLAN PULLEYKING, ANNA HWANG AND ABBY CONNER WELCOME THE STUDENT BODY TO THE HELLO DAY ASSEMBLY. (KOBY LJUNGGREN)

THE CHAMBER CHOIR SINGS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE HELLO DAY ASSEMBLY.(LANE BURDETTE)

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OPINION06

BEING THE “NEW KID” IS HARDLY EVER EASY.

That’s why we asked some of the Central Students the best ways to make

friends at Central High School.

“Making friends at Central is easy if you get involved and you’re nice to everyone.” –Macayla Schebaum (11)

“I know this’ll sound stereotypical, but join/try out for clubs! It puts your face out there, and you get to do something you’re passionate about around people with similar interests. And of course, just in general being nice and inclu-sive.” –Emma Demers (11)

MAKING FRIENDS

“There are so many nice people at Central, so don’t worry about being shy. Seriously, just be yourself. There’s someone for everyone at Central; you just have to find your niche.” -Brian Davis (12)

“Just be yourself and join lots of clubs. Find people you can and want to bond with.”-Ruth Skolnick-Schur (10)

“Some good things to do when trying to make friends is being nice and open to people. Most of my friends I didn’t like at first but after getting to know them, they became great.” –Landon Swartz (10)

“To make friends at Central you’ve got to be yourself. Don’t be scared to talk to the person sitting next to you at lunch and take advantage of those times when teachers make you do group work with someone you don’t know. Also remember, that if you’re friendly, you’ll make friends.” –Jessica Norwood (10)

AUBREY BANKS / REPORTER

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“Be yourself! I know it sounds cheesy and cliché, but I promise it’s the way to go! If you have a quirky or ‘weird’ persona, flaunt it and make it yourself and I guarantee you’ll find someone just like you! This school is so diverse and there, are so many groups! You’ll find your place somewhere, just give it a shot. ” –Mackenzie Gagné (11)

“You make friends at Central by getting involved in school activities. It’s a quick way to get to know people who have similar interests. And just be kind and nice to others.” –Emily Beach (11)

“Get Involved. Chances are you will find someone just as amaz-ing as you are.” –Alex Rook (11)

“Just be yourself and your truest friends will fall into place.” –Owen Arnall (11)

“If you just be yourself and throw in a little Beyoncé, you’re golden.” –Anna Skalicky (11)

“My advice for any new students would be to join a club or activity. Extracurriculars are a great way to meet new people who share the same interests as you! Practically anything you’re interested in, Central has a club for it. Film, music, drama, sexuality, religion, athletics, gardening, economics, math, science; the list goes on and on! Central’s website has a huge list of all of our clubs and when and where they meet, I’d recommend everyone check it out. I personally suggest Improv Club and Green Team, they’re really active clubs where you get to move around and work with a lot of new people. I’ve been involved in them for a few years now and they’re incredibly fun!” –Jake Vollmar (11)

“Group Projects and talking to people in class. Those are the best ways to make new friends.” -Brenna Wilson (11)

“Being honest won’t get you friends. It’ll get you best friends. The ones you will have forever.” –Parker Lawson (11)

at CENTRAL HIGH

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SAY HELLO TO

CENTRAL’SNEW STAFF

Whitney Ice

Bethany Kelly Emma McIntyre

English

FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Cookie doughDREAM CLUB:

Theatre for social change

College Advisor

RESTAURANT I WOULD NOT GO BACK TO:

A&WJOB BEFORE CENTRAL:

Writing tutor

Art

JOB BEFORE CENTRAL:Aerialist (circus

performer)DREAM CLUB:Installation Art

Art

HAVE YOU TRIED THE SCHOOL LUNCHES?

Yes ... and I don’t envy you.

Chris KohlPatrick BurnsCoordinator of Sight

Intervention (CSI)

DREAM CLUB: ArcheryWHAT WOULD YOU

HOARD?Steak

Michelle HarrisonBusiness

DREAM CLASS:Scrapbooking

RESTAURANT I WOULDNOT GO BACK TO:

Olive Garden

Scholars and Freshman are not the only new people at Central this year! This year we had some major

changes to the leaders of Central. Eric Eichenberger replaces previous choir director Alberta Smith. Chris Kohl, coordinator of sight intervention, contributes to Central by providing students with a better chance at graduation. Emma McIntyre continues the McIntyre Empire by introducing herself as the school’s college advisor. The new staff members will help you grow in math, help you read between the lines and help you make it in the world. Get to know the new staff and learn about how they performed in a circus, caught an unsanitary fast-food worker and would host a women’s literature club. There is a lot more to them than meets the eye.

LANDON SUMMERS / REPORTER

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Jeremy Sullivan

Ryan DeSha

Larry Schaefer

Eric EichenbergerChoir

LEAST FAVORITE RESTAURANT: IHOP

JOB BEFORE CENTRAL:Choir at Springfield

Catholic High School

English

LEAST FAVORITE RESTAURANT:Mister Yen’s

DREAM CLASS: Dramatic Literature Club

Bret LovekampBusiness and Marketing

WORST RESTAURANT SERVICE: “I saw the wom-en smoking outside, then walk in and take my food

to my table.”

History

FAVORITE ICE CREAM:Blueberry

DREAM CLUB:FCA

Building Substitute

IF YOU WERE A DRAGON, WHAT

WOULD YOU HOARD?Other dragons

Lori Gray-JoynesEnglish

IF YOU WERE A DRAGON, WHAT

WOULD YOU HOARD?Caramel

DREAM CLASS: Women’s Literature or Photography

Danny MarshallISS / Football Coach

DREAM CLUB:A pep club

SCHOOL LUNCH RATING:

7

Tracy DiekmeierEnglish

FAVORITE ICE CREAM:Strawberry

DREAM CLUB:Harry Potter Club

Ashley RussellMath

IF YOU WERE A DRAGON, WHAT

WOULD YOU HOARD?Golden Eggs

Steve SpenceAsst. Principal

IF YOU WERE ADRAGON, WHAT

WOULD YOU HOARD?Time

Mason LeaScholars’ History

FAVORITE ICE CREAM:Coffee

JOB BEFORE CENTRAL: Parkview Sub

National Guard

Cassie QuinnMath

FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Tonight DoughWANT TO TRY

STUDENT LUNCHES:Probably not

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NEW TECHNOLOGYN

ew technology is being

implemented this year at Central

and students are enjoying how it helps

them learn and make the crazy life of

school simpler.

Last year Central teachers were

told to start implementing Canvas,

an online housing platform for all the

different documents a student might

need for a class.

Senior Monica Fallone said, “ I

use Canvas almost daily because my

business principles and management

class has a significant portion of our assignments posted online. It makes it

easier to monitor, complete, and turn

in assignments.”

Canvas can be very helpful for

students at times. If students miss

class for an extracurricular activity or

are sick, they can go online to Canvas

and view their assignments. It is faster,

easier and more convenient than

having to talk to the teacher about what

was missed at a later time.

Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has also brought up the idea of

becoming paperless in the future.

“I’m not sure going completely

paperless is practical. We all know

technology doesn’t always work!

We’ve got to be prepared and

give students options.We all learn

differently,”said Sarah Gugliotta,

school librarian.

Sophomore Nadine Elkady agrees.

“Files and important information can

get lost with the click of a button,”

Elkady said. “It’s easier for me to just

have a hard copy of everything I need.”

In the English department this year,

each teacher received 15 Google

Chromebooks—enough for one every

two students.

English teacher Amanda Montileone

said, “Chromebooks will aid student

learning. Through them students can

turn in assignments through Canvas,

type papers instead of write and make

use of an online textbook instead of a

physical version.”

Montileone emphasizes that

technology should not be the sole

determiner of an increased student

achievement.

“The district is moving towards being

a more technology friendly school

system,” said Dr. Lisa Anderson,

interim principal for Central this year.

She wants teachers to be more open-

minded this year and for them to allow

students to use technology more often

in the classroom.

Anderson also described the

implementation of a school-wide

internet access point (wi-fi) for all students. “I totally support it! Being

able to have wi-fi in class is great because you can work from your own

laptop,” said junior Terra Maslak.

Elkady also supports the idea because

she believes students would much

rather use their own technology than

the school’s provision.

To be able to ensure that the internet

will be used responsibly at school,

district leaders are requiring teachers

to do Digital Citizenship Modules.

These are mini-lessons that teach

students about the dangers of misusing

technology and how it impacts the

futures of students.

Technology is also helping teachers,

not just students.

“Applications like Microsoft Power Point and the Smart Board help me prepare for each class easier and

faster,” said pre-diploma Spanish

teacher Meliszma Phillips. She admits that without computers, speaking and

writing practice in Spanish would be

very difficult. According to Dr. Anderson, the

school is taking baby-steps towards

the use of technology. She believes

that it is important to use technology,

because there is so much information

available at the student’s fingertips. SPS is rolling out the IGNiTE initiative district-wide. This initiative

will, over three school years, give

each student in SPS access to digital devices. The district is currently in

year one of the rollout. Central hopes

to be a part of year two.

According to Teresa Bledsoe,

spokeswoman for SPS, “expanding access to technology has the potential

to transform the way students learn.

It gives them options about how and

when they learn and empowers them

to access instructional resources

beyond their classroom walls.”

Overall, without computers,

smartphones and other technology,

schoolwork would be a lot more

difficult to complete. By the next four years Central aims to be further

developed with a broader use of

NOAH HENKLE REPORTER/

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STUDENTS AT CENTRAL ARE MAKING GREATER USE OF TECHNOLOGY THIS SCHOOL YEAR. IT GIVES STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO LEARN EASIER AS EVERY-THING CAN BE ACCESSED AT THE CLICK OF A BUTTON. (KOBY LJUNGGREN)

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THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE

The lights in the auditorium dim as a screen onstage displays “A TNL DIGITAL SHORT.” This is Central’s

Thursday Night Live, a comedy show with a similar format to NBC’s Saturday Night Live. The show, which debuted Aug. 20, featured both live and digital comedic shorts starring Central students. “I had the idea sophomore year to do a fundraiser that was also unique,” said Hannah Ceselski, Central senior and co-creator of Thursday Night Live. “It started as the CHS Comedy Show,” Ceselski explained, reflecting on its shortcomings, “It was really just people bringing their own material and performing it; we didn’t really end up writing a script.” The idea for a more scripted version of the story, Ceselski said, came to her while she was watching the 40th anniversary special of Saturday Night. “So I texted Nikki [Anzalone, senior and co-creator of Thursday Night Live], ‘hey wouldn’t it be a cool idea if we made a Central Saturday Night Live,’ and she loved it,”

Ceselski said. The two began composing the scripts of the show very soon after, writing sketches such as the recurring “Skeleton Dad,” a sketch about a girl whose dad is a skeleton, and “Louisiana Duncan,” a southern woman frightened by the lack of emphasis placed on sporting events in school. Last May, when it came time to premiere the duo’s work, Anzalone said, “It was kind of scary. We were really nervous because we hadn’t done anything like it before and we really had no idea if it would even work.” Fortunately for them and the entire audience in Central’s auditorium, the show premiered without a hitch, inspiring them to want to continue the project into the future. “We want to have multiple shows throughout the year,” Ceselski says, “And I think if we find the people to pass it on to, we’d like to pass it on so that it keeps on going.” Anzalone and Ceselski will continue releasing the digital shorts throughout the year, anticipating the next live performance.

LEFT: Nikki Anzalone, co-creator of Thursday Night Live, and Jacob Zorehkey report in “Weekday Update,” reporting on the week’s offensive rhetoric delivered by Donald Trump. Both Anzalone and Zorehkey have been involved in improv club for improvisation theatre, thus are known for their humor, as well as their dedication to their theatrical performances. The two are also performing in this year’s Central Scare, a varation on the traditional haunted house to fundraise for the Central Drama Department.(Landon Summers)RIGHT: Patrick Ponder, Thursday Night’s musical act and imdividual comedian presents original standup detailing his humorous expreience at theaters when he went to see F. Gary Gray’s Straight Outta Compton. Patrick Ponder also performed beside Kieran Hall as one of the evening’s musical acts. Patrick Ponder is also involved in IB theatre and other theatre activities.(Landon Summers)

CAMERON WHEELER BUSINESS MANAGER/

You can catch the next edition of central’s thursdaY night live JanuarY 14th in central’s auditorium.

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FILM FESTIVALTellurideLAUREN PARKER asst. editor /

Some skilled Central students were able to experience one of the country’s premier film events.

The Telluride Film Festival (TFF), held in the small ski town of Telluride, Colo., is the second largest film festival in the United States. TFF brings together star directors as well as independent filmmakers to debut their films. Six Central students attended the festival: sophomores Chase Eckley and Sydney Weber, juniors Tabitha Varvil and Angel Deno, and seniors Kieran Hall and Sharon Lee. “We didn’t just learn about the film industry; we learned about people. We became a tight-knit group,” Eckley said. “TFF taught us about ourselves in film and in life.” Along with nine students from elsewhere in the United States, they participated in the festival’s high school pro-gram, the City Lights Project. “In the City Lights Project, we were essentially honored guests. We got to see everything,” sophomore Chase Eck-ley said. During the festival, these students not only had op-portunities to watch new films before their release and learn

about the film industry, but were also able to meet directors and actors. “We talked to the directors of almost every film we watched, and we were all able to engage with them and ask questions, which is an opportunity that you don’t often get,” senior Kieran Hall said. “It was a once in a lifetime experience.” “I met Michael Keaton, Meryl Steep, Davis Guggenheim and Laurie Anderson,” Varvil said. Although TFF sought to teach the students about films and the film industry, Central’s attendees felt it also made an impact on a personal level. “The City Lights Program was unique because there were only 15 students, which made it more intimate in our group and with our guides. We had a bond, especially between the [CHS] media kids,” Hall said. “At TFF there were incredible people and events,” Eckley said. “For those of us who are aspiring filmmakers, these were the most incredible five days of our lives.”

Central students, Kieran Hall, Tabitha Varvil, Sydney Weber, Angel Deno, Sha-ron Lee and Chase Eckley pose on the Telluride main stage with advisor Joshua Cantrell. The group viewed several independent films due for release this year or next along with a few screenings of Hollywood blockbusters. (Sharon Lee)

Central students Tabitha Varvil, Angel Deno, Sydney Weber, Sharon Lee, and Chase Eckley, meet director and producer Ken Burns. Burns is known for his documentaries, the most recent of which is the series Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies that aired on PBS in March 2015. (Sharon Lee)

WITH CONTRIBUTION FROM LANDON SUMMERS

TIMOTHY KEELING REPORTER/REPORTERAUBREY BANKS / &

THE SCHOOL SONG

Central High School has many mysteries, one of which was our lost Alma Mater

– the school song. Alberta Smith tried to re-implement the song in the 1970s. She was then assemblies coordinator. “It was not sung for years and when I came I tried to reintroduce it but it never really was picked up by anyone but choir kids,” said retired Choir teacher Alberta Smith. Our school’s Alma Mater is only one of the many things that make Central unique from any other school in, not only Springfield, but also the world. Central High School was founded in 1893 and originally had 76 students in total and 44 rooms. The first graduating class had only two students. The school cost $15,000 to buy and over $65,000 to build. This doesn’t sound like much money today, but in its time, $15,000 is equivalent to $382,222 and $65,000 is $1,656,297 in today’s currency. The first yearbook was created in 1902 and was called Exodus. In 1904, the

yearbook was renamed Windup. In 1907, the yearbook was again renamed Résumé, which has remained the same for over 100 years. In 1915, the city of Springfield attempted to close Central High School, but the votes were against this dictation and the school remained. The account of this event is commemorated in the 1915 Résumé, “To the loyal voters who scratched the ‘no’ and gave to Springfield the largest and most complete High School of the South-west, the Senior Class of 1915 dedicates this Résumé.” 1915 was not the only time that Central was threatened to be closed. In the 1998-99 school year, Central was almost closed due to low attendance. This was remedied by the arrival of the International Baccalaureate program, which was implemented into Central in 2000. This addition has allowed Central to become the one of the most beloved and diverse schools in the Springfield Public Schools system. Our school history is important because we are the history of its future.

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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IS THE OLDEST HIGH SCHOOL IN

SPRINGFIELD MO. (TIMOTHY KEELING)

AND CENTRAL’S UNIQUE HISTORY

BELOW: CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR RECIEVES THEIR SHEET MUSIC ALLOWING THEM TO SIGHT READ THEIR SONGS FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SCHOOL YEAR. (TIMOTHY KEELING)

ABOVE: CENTRAL HIGH CHOIR STUDENTS PRACTICE THEIR SONGS FOR FUTURE CONCERTS LED BY THEIR NEW CONDUCTOR, ERIC EICHENBERGER. THEIR SONGS WERE FEATURED IN THE CHS CABARET TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT’S TRIP TO NEW YORK. (AUBREY BANKS)

Central High School now and ever

Deep graven on each heart

Shall be found unwavering true

When we from life shall part

High school life at best is passing

Gliding swiftly bySo let us pledge in

word and deedOur love for Central

High

Our strong band can ne’er be broken

Formed in Central HighFar surpassing wealth

unspokenSealed with

friendship’s tie

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OPINION16

Chants, anthems, yells: for some CHS seniors, these are an important part of their most important

year. Without a doubt, one of the most spirited Central senior classes was that of 2011, in which seniors would shout “one-one” throughout the halls. This year, however, there is some discord on what the 2016 senior chant should be: a throwback to “one-one,” or a more traditional “XVI.” “It all started back in 2011 when the seniors yelled ‘one-one’ all the time,” senior Connor Boyd said. “[Now], it’s simply the cheer of a proud class, gaining recognition.” According to a recent Central High Times survey, which represented about 6 percent of Central’s population, approximately half of those surveyed have shouted “one-one.” “Saying ‘one-one’ is almost a giant inside joke within the school--every year [that] it gets further from 2011, the more amusing it is,” senior Michael Davis said. Other people agree with this sentiment. One anonymous survey taker commented that “[they] like ‘one-one’ because it’s fun to shout out, and the people who understand it connect with one another.” Another said that “it’s literally just an inside joke about a previous class chant, there’s no story to it-- there’s no drama.” However, some students do not like “one-one.” “I think it’s five years overrated,” said junior and Cabinet member Halena Hadi. “It’s not 2011 anymore,” senior Taylor Livingston said. “I feel that we should have school spirit for our own

individual class,” junior Chumba Koech said. “[‘One-one’] is causing us to have negative school spirit towards this year. [‘XVI’] is a part of our class this year and is promoting this class in a relevant year.” The “one-one” and “XVI” debate intensified at the 2015 Hello Day Assembly, when two members of the boys swim team (seniors Connor Boyd and Andrew Phillips) shouted “one-one” after advertising for their team. The two refused to replace “one-one”

with “XVI” in the second assembly, and therefore were not allowed to chant at all. Despite this, both boys still shout “one-one” regularly off of the assembly stage, and tweet using #OneOneLives. Anna Hwang, a CHS Cabinet member, later commented that “[people]

are being spirited by shouting things, however I don’t understand why they wouldn’t shout ‘XVI’ instead of ‘one, one.’” However, some students, like senior Elon Smith-Miller, like both “one-one” and “XVI.” “Since ‘XVI’ is the year I will be graduating, I feel as though I’m obligated to like it,” Miller said. The survey also showed that roughly one third of students polled simply don’t care about either “one-one” or “XVI.” This is surprising, mainly because of the history and strong opinions students seem to have. However, there is something to be learned from this conversation. School spirit comes in different forms— maybe it’s time to let the Class of 2016 celebrate its graduation in whichever way it chooses.

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“…it’s simply the CHEER OF A PROUD

class, gaining recognition.”

connor Boyd, senior

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“I THINK IF [MORE] PEO-PLE GOT EXCITED ABOUT [“XVI”], THINGS WOULD

BE DIFFERENT. I LIKE OUR CLASS, AND I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE OUR OWN

SPECIAL THING, BUT MAYBE THAT’S WHAT ‘ONE-ONE’ IS TO US RIGHT NOW.”

-Anonymous

28%think that “one-

one” is disruptive

ONE ONE

56%have shouted

“one-one”

50%like the chant

“one-one”

32%don’t care about the chant “XVI”

39%like the chant

“XVI”

18%think “one-one” is more disrup-tive than “XVI”

24%don’t like the

chant “one-one”

Of those surveyed...

“SINCE ‘XVI’ IS THE YEAR I WILL BE GRADUATING, I

FEEL AS THOUGH I’M ‘OBLI-GATED’ TO LIKE IT.”

-Elon Smith-Miller

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While most Central students spend their time out with friends or working on homework, senior Parker

Payne spends his time with music. “I practice a lot, so I don’t have a ton of social time,” Payne said with a smile. He practices an average of four hours per week during the school year and can get up to six or seven hours during the summer. However, all of that time spent perfecting a piece can pay off. Payne has won countless competitions, including the 2015 Beverly Roper Competition. He has also been a finalist in many competitions, such as the Seattle International Piano Competition. Last year, Payne got the chance to play as a part of the Springfield Youth Symphony. When not practicing, Payne can be seen in the orchestra pit at shows or playing for people at auditions. He has been accompanying people since fourth grade, “I get to meet 50 billion people, and help them out,” said Payne. For Payne the joy in music is the connections— the connection with the composer, audience and the piece itself.

Piano is not Payne’s only musical interest; he also plays percussion, ukulele, and is a member of wind ensemble. Classically trained for almost 14 years, piano is his focus. “Something with the music and the way you can play the piano and bring things out, it’s just something with the piano. It’s odd; it’s pretty cool,” he said. The connection he speaks fondly of is even more evident when he talks about Liszt’s Vallée d’Obermann. Loosely based on the novel, Obermann, about an overwhelmed hero, the piece comes to the conclusion that only our feelings are true. “The message he wrote, it just really connects with me. These deep questions, the story behind it helped me a lot, it’s just beautiful,” Payne said. After high school, Payne wishes to attend Juilliard, The Eastman School of Music or The Curtis Institute of Music among other prestigious schools. “Those are some things I’m working towards,” Payne said, but for now he just enjoys the present while looking ahead to the future.

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A new club has started haunting Central. “[Ghost Club] started when Katie [Simkins], Kaley [Harris] and I had Math Studies together and we talked

about ghost stories and paranormal activity around the area. Mrs. Smith-Nelson heard us talking, and Ghost Club was born,” said senior Sarah Whelan, co-founder of Ghost Club. “[It’s] a creative place where kids can go and express themselves without being judged,” said senior Kaley Harris, Ghost Club’s historian. In this club, students learn about local folklore and swap spooky stories. Topics range from meditation to how to organize a ghost hunt. However, this club is not only for devout believers in the paranormal. “We just want to explore our community’s past in a fun, hands-on way,” Whelan said. “For me, Ghost Club is a place for people to have fun and learn. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, it’s interesting to hear ghost stories and people’s personal experiences.” Ghost Club meets Wednesdays after school in Mrs. Smith-Nelson’s room.

LEFT: SARAH WHELAN, ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF GHOST CLUB, PRESENTS A FLOWCHART ON THE SAFETY OF GHOST HUNTING. GHOST CLUB INTENDS TO TAKE TRIPS TO LOCAL HAUNTED SITES. (GRACE DEPPERSCHMIDT)

RIGHT: GHOST CLUB HISTORIAN KALEY HARRIS DOES A PRESENTATION ON HOW TO HUNT GHOSTS AT A GHOST CLUB MEETING. GHOST CLUB MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL IN ROOM 351. (GRACE DEPPERSCHMIDT)

GHOST CLUB GETS SPOOKY

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as well as garner funding for both the training and the $1,400 annual fee and one time $8,500 fee for merely being a candidate for an IB program. Before authorization, an onsite consultation from an IB official will evaluate Central’s ability to host the CP, an incredibly important step in the process of authorization. Despite all the extra work, Cox believes that it will be a worthwhile and valuable program for Central. “I really think that it opens doors for students,” Cox said. “It allows the freedom to choose coursework that meets your needs and interests.” The CP curriculum and coursework is similar to that of the DP. A program for juniors and seniors, CP students are required to take and test in at least two DP courses in addition to a two-year focused study in their career pathway. The central portion of the CP, the CP core, consists of four parts: Personal and Professional Skills (PPS), the Reflective Project (RP), Service Learning (SL), and Language Development (LD). PPS is a class similar to the DP’s Theory of Knowledge, developing practical skills that can be transferred into the workplace. The RP is an exploration of ethical dilemmas within your chosen pathway, and concludes in a presentation about the dilemma, similar to the DP’s Extended Essay. The SL component is similar to the Community, Action and Service hours, working with local businesses to meet

the needs of the local community. Finally, the CP is an internationally-minded program, focused on developing foreign language skills that are important in a global society by incorporating the LD component. The IBCP shows Central moving towards a more career-oriented direction. In the past, career focus and preparation is relegated to college; however, not all students pursue higher education. This makes it important to implement more career-

Coming soon to Central is a new program by the International

Baccalaureate (IB): the IB Career-related Program (CP). Currently, Central offers the IB Diploma Program (DP) and the IB Middle Years Program (MYP). Unveiled in 2004, the IBCP started as an experimental program to provide help to students focused on career readiness and preparedness for the future. It became an official IB program in 2012 under the name IB Career-related Certificate, but was rebranded as the IBCP in 2014. Now, in order to better prepare students for the future, Central has applied and been approved for IBCP candidacy in addition to the IBDP and IBMYP. “Right now, we’re in an exploratory phase,” said CP coordinator Donita Cox. “We’re working on the various aspects of application, training and funding.” Cox notes that authorization and acceptance for the IBCP could take up to two to three years, meaning that the program could be implemented as early as the 2017-2018 school year. IB schools have to go through a rigorous process in order to become authorized. There are four phases: consideration, request for candidacy, candidate approval and authorization. Currently, Central is in the candidate approval phase, which means that the school is preparing for authorization by the IB organization. Central has to complete its training of teachers interested in teaching CP courses,

looking forward A FIRST GLIMPSE AT central’s new ib

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focused programs at Central, but these can also have some downsides. “I think it’s a great idea to have specialized classes for your career—it’s always good to start early,” said junior Nathalie Lindsui, an IB Diploma student. “But when you do that, you face the risk of taking all these classes specialized for your career and then changing your mind. Then where would you be?”

“I REALLY THINK THAT IT OPENS DOORS FOR STUDENTS. IT ALLOWS THE

FREEDOM TO CHOOSE COURSEWORK THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS

AND INTERESTS.

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AT central’s new ib

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AARON DEORNELLIS

HANNAH CESELSKI

as PIPPIN

as LEAD PLAYER

starring **

everything,” said Anzalone. “Live animals, Hannah Ceselski and even a very large puppet—players, pink lights, costumes.” The stars of the show, Deornellis and Ceselski, have been involved in theatre for many years and are excited to be leading Pippin as seniors. “I’m more excited than I’ve ever been about the fall musical before,” said Ceselski. To Ceselski, Pippin is more than just the last Central fall musical of her high school career. “Pippin was the first musical I saw on Broadway and is the best show I could have wished for in my senior year,” said Ceselski. Many students are looking forward to Central’s theatre production which will performed next month after more hard work is put forth to make the entire event successful. Pippin will debut on the Nov. 12 in the auditorium.

This fall, award-winning musical Pippin will be performed by

Central’s theatre department with assistance from new music director Eric Eichenberger. The leading roles star senior Aaron Deornellis as Pippin and senior Hannah Ceselski as the Lead Player. Both are theatre kids who are dedicated to making this performance one of the best they have had yet. Eichenberger, also Central’s new choral director, has been working in conjunction with theatre director Dr. Gretchen Teague in order to make the show as successful as possible.. “I love the musical we’re performing this year,” said Eichenberger, who had also particpated in a performance of Pippin outside of his career during a college summer. Other roles of management include Taylor Haverstick as dance choreographer and Sasha Cohen Ioannides as prop manager.

“I absolutely love working with Dr. Teague,” said Haverstick. “But Mr. Eichenberger is really showing himself to be very helpful with the production as well.” Eichenberger has also expressed his satisfaction with the direction of the musical. “The cast is going to be really good—everyone’s working really hard,” said Eichenberger. While Eichenberger is one of the newest additions to Central, students have enjoyed his involvement, despite having to fill large shoes after the departure of the previous music director Alberta “Smitty” Smith, who was beloved by many of Central’s students, especially seniors. Teague has been working hard in order to ensure that the musical has all components necessary to be successful. Senior Nikki Anzalone looks forward to the performance. “Central High School’s rendition of Pippin has

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FALL SPORTS IN REVIEW

CAPTAIN C.J. OLIVER - JUNIOR

PERSONAL GOAL

Average four tackles a gameTEAM STRENGTHS

Faster and stronger than last year and better at communicating RECORD: 4-3

CHRIS KING - SENIOR

PERSONAL GOAL 5K in under 18 minutes.

Would give MVP Mark Wood because he is one of the only seniors who have been on the team

all four years

ANDREW PHILLIPS - SENIOR PERSONAL STRENGTHS:

Freestlye and short racesMOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Beating his previous record by half a second in competition.

Would give MVP to Rafael Xu because of how hard he works in practice and how well he

represents Central Swimming.

CAPTAIN SEAN BURKE - JUNIOR

PERSONAL GOAL Obtain a district win.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Manny Torres (co-captain) getting a red card against

Waynesville and still winning the game, avenging last year’s

loss at districtsRECORD: 12-4

CROSS COUNTRY

BOY’S SOCCER

FOOTBALL

BOY’S SWIMMING

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FALL SPORTS IN REVIEWIRELAND HAWKINS - JUNIOR

PERSONAL GOAL

Score in upper 80s before districtsTEAM STRENGTHS

Overall improvement since last yearINTERESTING FACT

Does not watch professional golf.

CLAIRE ZUCH - SOPHOMORE

TEAM STRENGTHS Great support system, for example, when one

player gets down the other girls are good at helping them back up

Would give MVP to Sophie Scott because she has worked hard all year and in one game was injured

and came back to play despite the injury.

AVERY VANDENBERG - SOPHOMORE

TEAM STRENGTHSGreat cooperation and teamwork, very close-knit

Would Give MVP to Darika Shaibekova because this is Shaibekova’s first year and she has greatly improved

SEASON FINISHSecond place at districts

SANDRA WILES - SENIOR -

PERSONAL GOAL Have a batting average of over .300

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTWinning the Humansville tournament

GIRL’S GOLF

VOLLEYBALL

SOFTBALL

GIRL’S TENNIS

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