THE
BARON BULLETIN
WILSON HALL
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SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
Junior Class Retreat
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VO L U M E 3 0 , N U M B E R 5
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By Cate McCreight
Every year for their class retreat, the juniors have the opportunity to visit
the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This
year’s retreat took place February 28 through March 1.
The Junior Retreat is a time for the rising seniors to have a chance to develop leadership and cooperative skills as well as bond with their fellow
classmates. Yeonjae Chung said, “I liked all the activities and learning
leadership.”
The retreat also provides a chance for the students to look toward the future for a moment, setting goals and aspiring to be a great and successful Senior Class.
Senior Caroline Clark zip lines through the canopy of the rain forest during
the Spanish Immersion Trip to Costa Rica.
Pura Vida!:
Dr. John Barr, an English teacher, said, “Before the trip, I did not really know
any juniors. I enjoyed getting to know them and it gets me excited to be
able to teach some of them next year.”
A JOURNEY TO
COSTA RICA
Each day the students gathered in their designated groups and worked to
accomplish their challenges as a whole. Caroline Kimbrell said, “I really
enjoyed getting to bond with my classmates through the activities.” The
class particularly enjoyed the Rubicon, an activity consisting of challenges. By Caroline Clark & Betsy Cunningham
Mrs. Annalie Savon, a Spanish teacher, led a group of eight students on
a Spanish Immersion trip to Costa Rica in Central America during spring
break. Their seven day visit consisted of traveling to different cities including Liberia, San Jose and Sarapiqui.
Something special the juniors were able to be a part of was hearing Dr.
Milt Lowder speak. Dr. Lowder is the Clemson University football’s team
psychiatrist and a graduate of Wilson Hall. He was able to encourage the
students and challenge them for their upcoming senior year sharing personal experiences and stories. Evans Boyle said, “I liked getting to hear Dr.
Lowder’s struggles and how he persevered through them.” Mrs. Savon said, “To be honest, at first I was quite nervous since I had
never taken students abroad, and I did not know what to expect. Once
we were there, everything fell into place.”
Another special part of the trip was getting to hike Eagle Rock as a class.
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Some of the students were also apprehensive at first. Senior Hannah
Grace Calvert said, “It was very overwhelming at first to be flying and
leaving the country for the first time while experiencing such a different
culture so far from home, but I got more accustomed to the changes as
the week went on.”
The group was led by a native tour guide named Porfirio throughout the
entire week.
“We had a great tour guide who guided us through our adventure, but the
true success of the trip was due to our dynamic group,” Mrs. Savon said. At the beginning of the trip, the students stayed in Buena Vista Hotel in
Guanacaste. The activities here included making organic soap, walking
on swinging bridges, swimming in natural hot springs, and exploring the
canopy of the rainforest.
Junior Ashley Brunson said, “Walking on the hanging bridges so high in
the air was really scary, but I enjoyed seeing the monkeys and toucans
and other animals up in the trees.”
After a two day stay, the students traveled to the Arenal Vista Hotel that
overlooks the active Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Lake in El Castillo for
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Juniors Emily DuRant, Morgan Mociun and Paige Anderson use a compass during
a group activity on the Junior Class Retreat.
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Editor
Mary Paisley Belk
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THE NEWS four
Staff
Emily Barnes
Thomas Brown
Corbin Bruce
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Caroline Clark
Catherine Clark
Courtney Clark
Charlton Commander
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Betsy Cunningham
Connor Curtis
Daulton Dabbs
Rhett Howell
Drake Ives
Walker Jones
Jackson LeMay
Andrew McCaffrey
Cate McCreight
Campbell Mims
Morgan Mociun
Mary Margaret Munn
Megan Piasecki
Daniel Reynolds
McLendon Sears
Grier Schwartz
Sallie Spencer
Drew Talley
Justin Timmons
Grace Tristan
Amelia Weston
Moriah Grace Weston
Abby Zilch
Advisors
Mr. Sean Hoskins
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Juniors Lane Herlong, Catherine Clark &
Emily DuRant enjoy dancing at the prom.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hyatt
THE
SECOND
FRONT
Apple vs. FBI
Rhett Howell
Apple has recently become involved in a controversial issue with the FBI.
A federal judge asked Apple to help the FBI unlock the iPhone of Syed Farook, the shooter who killed 14 people in San Bernardino in December.
Apple, which declined to help the FBI, had legitimate reasons not to jump
the gun and unlock the phone.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook stated that changing the software would
be a long process and that overriding the lock code system would be a
master key, capable of opening hundreds of millions of locks.
That power would allow the FBI to then access the iPhones of anyone they
wanted, criminal or noncriminal. Other technology firms have come out in
defense of Apple and stated that the encryption system is important in
not allowing personal information and other material from being accessed
by hackers.
The FBI eventually managed to access the iPhone of Farook, but not with
the help of Apple. An Israeli firm called Cellebrite was reported to have
assisted the FBI in the process but did not confirm its involvement.
In the end, both sides eventually got what they wanted. The FBI unlocked
the iPhone and Apple appears as somewhat of a hero in protecting the
privacy rights of iPhone users around the world.
The end of this battle may lead to other cases, however. Technology keeps
growing rapidly and becomes safer and harder to access. Government
agencies will most likely always be in conflict with forms of technology
and how to use and access it for their own use. The Apple vs. FBI case
could be just the beginning of many future lawsuits.
The cast of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown poses for a
photo on the Nash Center Stage: junior Andrik Rivera-Nesrala, senior Wells Osteen, junior Patrick Muldrow, junior
Carlos Marquez, freshman Dylan Dean & senior Kate Whaley. The spring musical, with stage direction by Mr. Christian Smith and musical direction by Ms. Danielle Sekel, was
performed for two nights in April. Senior Delaney Johnson,
stage manager, was in charge of the set design.
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MILITARY WAR
MACHINE
By Connor Curtis
The United States military has recently unveiled the development of an
SR-72 spy plane, the successor to the former SR-71 Blackbird which was
capable of reaching Mach 3.5. The new SR-72 will be able to reach
speeds of over 4,500 miles per hour, or Mach 6. If positioned correctly,
these spy planes will be able to survey any location on the Earth in about
one hour.
They will also be armed with missiles that are capable of reaching any
point in the world in just minutes. The SR-71 Blackbird was introduced
during the Cold War and was the fastest manned aircraft ever until it
was retired in 1998. Of the 32 SR-71’s that were launched, 12 were lost,
but none were ever captured or shot down by enemy forces.
Despite the similar name, the SR-72 is an entirely different plane. The
SR-72 is still only an idea. If everything goes as planned, test runs should
be ready by the year 2030. This new plane will most likely be unmanned,
unarmed, and used for intelligence purposes only. The SR-72 will hopefully be able to circumnavigate the entire Earth in about six hours. It still
has a long way to go, but the plane is being developed for perfection.
Lyles Signs
with Wofford
Anna Lyles
Senior Anna Lyles signed a National
Letter of Intent to run cross-country
and track at Wofford College during
a ceremony held in the Nash Student
Center on April 13. Anna, who is a
member of Wilson Hall’s cross-country and track teams, was selected for
the All-State Team and was named
the Region Runner of the Year.
BARONS IN THE NEWS
Theatre Festival Winners
The high school theatre troupe, directed by Mr. Christian Smith, received a Superior Performance rating
at the South Carolina Speech and
Theatre Association Festival held at
the University of South Carolina
Spartanburg. Senior Delaney Johnson
won first place in technical design for
her set design for You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown. Senior Stewart Holler
and sophomore Greyson Sonntag
first place in comedic duet for their
performance of This Side of Heaven.
Both public and private high schools
S.C. Speech & Theatre Festival winners: Delaney Johnson, Greyson Sonntag & from across the state participated in
Stewart Holler.
the competition.
PERFECT
SAT SCORE
Sam Hilferty
HILFERTY EARNS
Junior Sam Hilferty earned a
perfect score of 1600 on the
SAT. To put this achievement in
perspective, among the class
of 2015 there were 1,698,521
students who took the SAT. Of
those, only 2,046 students
achieved the highest possible
score on the critical reading
and math sections according
the College Board, the nonprofit organization that administers the test. Every student at
Wilson Hall is required to take
the SAT at least twice.
State Debate
Champions
Wilson Hall swept the S.C. Independent School
Association State Debate Competition with
teams winning first place in both the high school
and middle school divisions. The team of sophomores Chandler Curtis and Meredith Johnson
won the high school championship, and the
team of eighth-graders Mary Catherine
Matthews and Waverly McIver won the championship in the middle school division. Sophomore Greyson Sonntag won the Best Speaker
Award for the high school, and he and his partner, freshman Luke Reuwer, won the second
place trophy for debate. Eighth-graders Darden
Kelly and Naomi Yoder finished fourth in the
middle school competition. Sophomore Joshua
Easler, also a member of the competition team
who was unable to participate due to illness,
assisted in the research and preparation for the
debate. The topic of the debate was “Affirma-
SCISA State Debate Competition champions: Mary Catherine Matthews, Waverly McIver, Greyson Sonntag,
Meredith Johnson & Chandler Curtis.
tive action to protect equal opportunity in the U.S. is justified.” The debate teams are advised by
Mrs. Dianne Sprott, who is assisted by Mrs. Stacey Reaves, and she accompanied the students to
the competition held in Florence.
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50
Years of
Success
.
By Mary Margaret Munn
This year Wilson Hall is celebrating 50 years of educating
and serving the Sumter community. For 50 years this school
has provided a safe and family oriented environment for students to learn.
The school had two celebrations in April to recognize this
milestone. The first event was a catered party held in front of
the Nash Student Center on April 10 for all friends of the
school. Southern Pride served barbeque and San Jose provided Mexican food, and Baskin-Robbins served ice cream for
dessert. Local business provided door prizes for the guests.
The second event was for all students during the school day on
April 14. Students were served cake and ice cream, and students in grades 6-12 enjoyed an extended lunch.
Mrs. Laura Barr, Director of Development, coordinated the celebration. She said, “The events are designed to acknowledge
the reality that Wilson Hall has been a strong family for half a
century.”
Wilson Hall’s faculty and students were excited about showing the changes that have taken place over the past 50 years,
from the first ground breaking to the present. One example is
the addition of the practice gym which was dedicated to the
memory of John Malcom Brabham III.
The school was hoping to have a large number attend the
evening event and it succeeded with 500 people in attendance. This was also a chance for teachers and faculty to reconnect with past students. There were many generations of
alumni who had the opportunity to roam the halls once again
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two days. Students visited a self-sustainable farm, Ranch Margot, and learned about
many interesting ideas and about the people’s secret recipe using microorganisms to
eliminate flies and odors from the animals.
The group also participated in a challenging scavenger hunt through the busy city of
La Fortuna and zip lined through the canopy of the rainforest. Senior Mary Margaret
Munn said, “It was really scary at first, but it ended up being a great experience and
one of my favorite parts of the entire trip. It was really amazing getting to see the
beauty of Costa Rica from a different angle, and it was so much fun.”
Next, the group traveled to Hotel Bambu in the Sarapiqui Region where they visited
two plantations and went to a local Costa Rican home to eat a home cooked meal.
At the fruit and vegetable farm, the students learned about many new fruits and tried
fresh pineapple, star fruit and mango. While visiting a chocolate plantation, the students were able to see the process of how chocolate is made and even make some of
their own.
Hannah Grace said, “I really liked going to the chocolate farm because it was so interesting to see how different their chocolate is from our chocolate in the United
States.” Finally, the students traveled to the Country Inn and Suites in San Jose, the country’s
capital. On the way the group stopped to visit a coffee plantation and learn the entire
process of how coffee is made. Also, they enjoyed the sights of a city in Costa Rica. Because the trip was a Spanish Immersion trip, the students were completely immersed
into the Costa Rican culture. This included being encouraged to speak with locals and
taking daily vocabulary lessons.
Also, the students were able to experience a variety of Costa Rican food throughout
the week. Ashley said, “The food in Costa Rica was much different than here in the
United States, and I am thankful to have been able to try all the different rice and beans
for a week.” The trip was a great success, and all of the students were glad they decided to attend
the trip. The group agreed that the knowledge gained, the sights visited, and the enjoyable atmosphere and group made the experience one they will never forget.
Mrs. Savon said, “Our language immersion trip to Costa Rica was a great success! Together we learned so much about Costa Rica and its culture. I am very grateful to have
led a trip with such an inquisitive group!” Erin Andrews Lawsuit
By Morgan Mociun
Andrews also brought the Marriott into the suit because of its role
in the invasion of her privacy; they allowed her stalker to
book an adjacent room to her. This particular Marriott
slipped out of this case because of the fact that the
Nashville Marriott is neither run nor operated by the
actual Marriott Company itself. The Nashville Marriott is a franchised hotel, making the Marriott Corporation exempt from the case. Andrews instead sued
West End Hotel Partners, who ran the hotel, and Marriott International.
Beginning in late February, the civil lawsuit filed by former ESPN
reporter Erin Andrews against her stalker, Michael Barrett,
played out in the media as Barrett was held accountable
for taking nude videos of her while she was in her hotel
room. Andrews also filed suit against the hotel where
this happened, the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt
University. This all occurred in 2008 while Andrews
was still working for ESPN.
Barrett, who stalked Andrews across three states before finally setting up cameras at the Marriott, specifically asked the hotel for a room besides Andrews, which
was given to him. Barrett then proceeded to set up peephole cameras on the outside of Andrew’s hotel room and film her.
Andrews won her case and was awarded $55 million dollars,
but she initially asked for $75 million dollars. The stalker, Barrett, is
to pay Andrews $28 million, and the hotel companies are to pay
$26 million. Although Andrews is supposed to get the $55 million,
many lawyers doubt she will ever see that amount of money from
her settlement since Barrett is struggling financially and the Marriott Company is trying to appeal the settlement.
Barrett later admitted he was not doing very well financially when
all of this happened and he planned on selling the tapes of Andrews
to make a profit. When the jury asked him why he later released the
video on the internet for free, he replied shortly, “I don’t know.”
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Facts about the Flu Shot
Model
Breaking
Down
Barriers
By Drake Ives
The transition of seasons from summer to fall to winter may be beautiful. Warm colors, falling snow, and flavored coffee is a great time of year,
but along with it comes a common virus: the flu. Flu season is a dreaded time when our school attendance drops tremendously due to multiple cases of the flu. The only known way to help prevent the disease is by taking the vaccine. The flu shot can be intimidating,
but here’s what you need to know about it to get ready for flu season. By Grace Tristan
First, there are more ways to get the vaccine other than just the shot. It is
available as a nasal spray or through an injection with an intradermal
needle, a micro-needle that delivers the same protection in a shallower
shot.
Second, although the flu hits around the same time every year, it does
not have to do with climate. It has to do with germs spreading to more
people very fast, so get vaccinated early.
Madeline Stuart
Madeline Stuart, an 18 year
old aspiring model from Brisbane, Australia, is changing society’s perception of beauty. She has quickly
become a well-known face and is now the world’s first professional model
with Down syndrome.
Madeline first expressed her wish to be up on the runway when her mother
had taken her to a fashion parade in her hometown. After struggling with
her weight for a long time, she decided to commit herself to a healthy
lifestyle. This included using a healthy eating schedule she had started earlier that year and keeping up with her dance troupe in order to chase after
her dreams.
A common question that circulates every year is, “could the shot give
me the flu?” The answer is no, because although it does use parts of the
dead virus to strengthen your immune system, it does not transmit the illness.
This question leads to the theory of “if I have had it, I won’t get it again.”
This is also a false assumption because there are many different strands
of the flu and just because you had one, does not mean you can’t have
the other.
The flu shot protects against four strands of the flu and is only averaged
to be 59 % effective, but it is your best shot at having a flu-free year.
According to the National Down Syndrome Society, Down syndrome is a
genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. Down syndrome causes a distinct facial
appearance, varying intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays.
Since doing her first photo shoot in April of last year (it has received over
600,000 views), Madeline has landed several ad campaigns and has also
walked the catwalk in New York for autoimmune awareness. She modeled
at New York Fashion Week last September and has become the face of a
cosmetic company, Glossigirl, which makes her the first model with a disability to ever do this. She also has a bag named after her called “The
Madeline” by a company called EverMaya, which donates a portion of its
sales to National Down Syndrome Society.
Before the end of this year Madeline and her mother will be visiting many
places, including the United States, Sweden, and Russia, to pursue her dream
career. She has already received many awards such as the Model of the
Year Award at Melange 2015 in San Francisco. Along with this, she has been
nominated for Pride of Australia and the young Australian of the Year
Award.
As her website states: “Maddy really wants to change the way people discriminate against disability through gaining attention through social media.
She wants people to know that Down syndrome is a blessing, something to
be celebrated.”
To promote her message of inclusivity and self-acceptance, Madeline also
posts inspirational photos and messages on her social media accounts,
which have huge followings. With her lead, the fashion industry is becoming more accepting as a whole and adopting her inspiring ideas about how
to make the world a better place for us all.
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Seniors Mack Kolb, Sam Watford, Catherine Kelley, Wells
Osteen & Robert James sort donated clothes for the Care
Closet which serves Sumter County foster children. The senior class spent the day on April 22 volunteering at Croswell
Children’s Home, McElveen Manor, Sumter County Museum,
and Sumter YMCA in addition to the Care Closet.
5’4” and weighs 140
pounds, whereas the average U.S. model is 5’11” and
weighs 117 pounds.
Through this constant barrage of false ideals,
women feel that the media
pressures them to have a
“perfect” figure while, in
reality, it is impossible.
Women become self-conscious about their bodies
and use physical appearance as a measure of their
The misleading notion of
self-worth, often leading
Senior Mary Paisley Belk, Editor
the definition of “perfecto eating disorders, detion” is touted by unrealistic photo shopped pictures of professional pression, guilt and shame.
models who have licensed hair stylists, special- Eating disorders are real, potentially life-threatized makeup artists, certified personal trainers, ening conditions that can have serious conseand skilled wardrobe consultants.
quences for physical and emotional health. The
The relentless importance placed on physical attractiveness to sell products has led to unhealthy
behavior in the form of eating disorders, depression, and deterioration of self-worth as women
strive for the “perfect, ultra thin” body as idealized by the media.
The mobile consumer is a growing target because cell phones make it so easy for women to
stay constantly exposed to the advertisements.
Sixty-six percent of all Americans own at least
two digital devices.
With only the touch of a finger, consumers have
immediate access to almost any information
they desire. As social media expands, the opportunity arises for advertisements to be inserted incessantly into the everyday lives of
unsuspecting, vulnerable and captive audiences.
These spellbound spectators are bombarded
with advertisements every where they look. The
average woman sees 400 advertisements a
day. With every multimedia search, social network interaction, and mobile entertainment escape, women are brainwashed by the billion
dollar advertising industry 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
The so called “perfect” model, usually portrayed
as young, skinny, tanned and impeccably
dressed, is promoted as a standard to strive for
or something worthy of imitation.
Most women would admit that models influenced their idea of the perfect body shape. This
is disturbing because the average U.S. woman is
RIGHT?
By Abby Zilch
By Mary Paisley Belk
The internet is an information-sharing forum that
significantly influences the
always-tuned consumer
through mobile devices
such as smart phones, laptops and tablets. It has become common today that
advertising negatively
pressures women to seek
out and maintain the “perfect” face, figure, and
fashion.
It’s a Break,
root of these problems is often linked to misleading idealized body images in advertising, so the
fact that an estimated one in five women struggle with eating disorders should not be a surprise.
The body needs essential nutrients to function
normally. If denied, it will slow the heart rate,
lower blood pressure, reduce bone density,
cause muscle loss, produce severe dehydration,
and result in fainting, fatigue, and overall body
fragility. Eating disorders do not differentiate
between age, race, occupation or economic
standing.
Today’s women must be encouraged to trust that
they are beautiful no matter what their size.
Long ago, our culture valued a larger woman because she represented wealth, while thin women
were frowned upon as poor.
IN MY OPINION
Media Pressures Women
about Their Appearance
Summer break; a time for students
to let loose and forget about the
tense, hectic school year he or she
recently conquered. However, many
schools, if not most, have required
reading over their break. The following semester, students will be
tested on the novels they read.
Why? Why are hardworking students never given a true break from
school? With no genuine break,
how will students be able to stay
motivated for the following year?
Summer vacation gives students the
opportunity to take a breather from
quizzes, tests, homework and
exams that make up a school year.
Summer allows students to come
back each year more motivated to
perform well academically. But, if
they are constantly given an academic task year-round, how will
they be able to maintain motivation
for the ever-going process?
Summer reading is doing more harm
than good because many students
resort to cramming in the material
prior to school’s start. Teachers say
reading over vacation will help retain our information on literature.
However, it is unlikely that a student
could read a work of fiction or nonfiction in early June and perform
well on a test in late August. As a
result, students wait to read the material closer to the opening day of
school. No one wants to begin the
semester with a poor summer reading grade.
Now, society has a chance to make everything
right. Books are being written sharing powerful
real life struggles, support groups through
churches and corporations have been created
for counseling, and key magazines are promoting a healthier model image. And, finally, a
prominent toy company is changing its top selling product, a new curvy Barbie doll!
The stress and anxiety around finishing summer reading and the impending test or tests is simply
unnecessary. Summer should be a
time for students to take a break
from the academic demands of
school.
The misleading notion of “perfection” may finally be exposed for what it is, a silent killer.
These positive steps will hopefully generate
more awareness of this devastating problem
and help women and girls of all ages to know
that no matter what your size, you are beautiful
and you can do anything you want to do!
The benefits of summer reading
seem great in theory; however, the
reality of required reading during
the summer does not add up to the
standards teachers have for their
students. Let summer be set aside
for true relaxation and stop the mix
of school with summer. PAGE 7
CELL PHONES:
USEFUL OR DISTRACTING?
WE ARE
THE FUTURE
By Megan Piasecki
By Thomas Brown…
Here at Wilson Hall, students are not encouraged to bring their cell phones to school. The school’s
handbook states: “Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones to school.” Students are told,
“It must be off and tucked away,” but most do not abide by these rules.
Sadly, for the administration, cell phones will not be going away. According to a recent Pew Research
study, some 73% of teens from ages 13 to 17 have smart phones, and that percentage is expected to
rise.
During class time, students could use them to get on social media and not pay attention in class, but
these students should face harsher consequences if caught surfing the web. These students could also
receive a bad participation grade for the day or not be allowed to use their phone anymore during
class for a week or more. Another thought is the phones could be taken, like normal, if caught doing
other activities besides school work.
Students are often informed of how cell phones are such a distraction and make the learning environment worse, but cell phones can add value to the learning experience. Cell phones could get the students more involved in classes. Most Wilson Hall teachers prefer textbooks and lecture sessions, but
cell phones can be useful for several reasons.
One reason cell phones should be considered at school is that they are a form of instant communication. Even though this is not typically thought of, a family could have a tragedy or other type of emergency and want their child to know. A person could contact the child within seconds by means of
calling or texting.
Also, some after school activity could come up in which the student would like to attend. They could
reach their parent within minutes and there would be no concern of missing rides.
Allowing students to access their phones during the day would lessen the amount of time required of
office personnel to field phone calls from parents and locate students to relay messages.
Another big advantage of a cell phone in school is it can be a learning aid. Students with an iPhone
have the ability to access the App Store and download an application like Quizlet to help with their
learning. Phones could also be used to play educational games, like Kahoot, to review material.
Also, a quick and easy way to find an answer for a question would be to look it up on your phone. Students can access the internet within seconds with a touch of an icon instead of finding the page in a
textbook or going to the media center to use a computer.
Cell phones could also be a memory aid since almost all phones have cameras. If the class is about
to end and the student does not have time to copy important notes, he could easily snap a picture and
look at it later.
Also, if a student is sick, a fellow classmate could send a picture of that day’s notes in seconds. Multiple pictures could be taken for a step by step process like in a chemistry class or math class.
Just like a camera, a calendar is typically standard on phones. Instead of using those annoying agendas, which usually end up getting torn or lost, a student can easily access the calendar, pick a date,
and type a test date or due date of an assignment. The calendars even allow students to set alerts or
reminders for assignments and tasks, something a traditional pen and paper agenda does not offer.
Cell phones during school may not be preferred by the faculty, but there are many reasons to consider
allowing them. Students may be more excited and more engaged than usual with a phone in their
hands and it may help with learning the material. Students would prefer phones to access material
rather than worn out, heavy textbooks.
It’s time we move forward and utilize the technology available to us. Phones should be allowed for
student use.
As our generation becomes a crucial part of
society and we all begin to vote for our leaders, we must take a step back and ask, “Do
we really understand politics?” Of course, a
sophomore in high school cannot be a political expert. Some may think that because we
cannot vote, we should not care.
What is important to note is that these politicians are our potential leaders, so they
should be more important to us more than
simply providing entertainment in political
debates. Some of us only pay attention to
the constant mudslinging and the squabbling
back and forth.
They should be important to us for what they
stand for, and who they represent, and what
they have planned for our country in terms of
economic stabilization and upholding certain rights.
One candidate that is under the spotlight for
most millennials, a nickname for the younger
generation, is U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.
He is currently running against Hilary Clinton
for the democratic candidate position in the
2016 presidential election. Does this massive
group of young people who are so devoted
to him really comprehend all he stands for, as
they chant, “Feel the Bern?”
Well this is a brief summary: Sanders is an
extremely liberal politician, he is pro-choice,
and he wants to make college tuition free.
Sanders wants to tighten up the securities
around purchasing guns to the extent of banning semi-automatic assault weapons because they were designed strictly for killing
human beings, according to his official
stance on his website.
He also believes in forcing big corporations
to pay their fair share and to tax Wall Street
speculators, one thing a lot of other politicians would not dare say because many of
them work alongside big corporations.
But Sanders is not the only politician who has
young people watching. Republican candidate Donald Trump also happens to be in the
public eye, and most of the time it is for the
wrong reason. Like the recent scandal between him and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, also a
Republican candidate, with embarrassing
photos of Cruz’s wife surfacing onto Trump’s
Twitter feed. It was an unnecessary blow that
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ETC.
A Moment with Mr. Moulton
By McLendon Sears
Mr. Fred Moulton is not only the headmaster of Wilson Hall, but he is also the face of Wilson Hall. He
delivers many speeches, talks to parents and students, and he also teaches for a few weeks out of every
school year.
Mr. Moulton is much more than the man who tells students how long until the tardy bell rings; he is likely
the school’s biggest fan. “It’s been an honor to work with so many outstanding teachers and students at
Wilson Hall,” he said.
His dedication to the school does not go unnoticed by the students. Senior Elliott Kissam said, “I think
it is special how Mr. Moulton knows every student’s name and how he genuinely cares about all of our
futures. Also, it is unique how he not only expresses the importance of academics, but he also reminds
us of how our morals and integrity are just as important.”
Growing up in Bloomington, Indiana, Mr. Moulton’s love for basketball began with his success on the
court and the coincidence of being neighbors with the Indiana University head basketball coach. Because of his love for the game, he always knew he wanted to be around the game of basketball.
After graduating from high school in Naples, Florida, Mr. Moulton enrolled at the University of South
Carolina Sumter in 1974 to continue his basketball career. He played basketball and tennis at USCS
from 1974-1976.
After finishing his sports endeavors at USCS, Mr. Moulton transferred and graduated with both an undergraduate and graduate degree from the University of South Carolina Columbia.
In 1984 Mr. Moulton was named high school principal of Wilson Hall, and he also helped coach the
varsity boy’s basketball team. He worked three years as the high school principal under two different
headmasters. Mr. Moulton was named the school’s seventh headmaster in 1988.
He was able to stay in the classroom, teaching life science to seventh graders, for approximately 20
years until Wilson Hall grew into a three-section school, meaning there were three full classes per grade.
He was then required to spend his days strictly taking care of his headmaster duties.
ALLEGIANT IS NOT THE END
Mr. Fred Moulton delivers the confirmation of the
graduates at the 2015 commencement exercises.
Although the role of headmaster requires many hours of his time, Mr. Moulton is still able to step into
the classroom for three weeks out of the year and teach life science prior to the seventh grade’s annual
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By Mary Paisley Belk
The recently released American science fiction
adventure film, The Divergent Series: Allegiant, is
not the end...the sequel has a sequel! The final film
in the series, The Divergent Series: Ascendant, is
set to be released on June 9, 2017.
Summit Entertainment had announced that the film
adaptation of Allegiant, the third and final novel in
the Divergent trilogy, would be released in March
2016, serving as the culmination of the series.
However, the studio later decided to split the novel
into a two-part film like Hunger Games, Twilight,
and the Harry Potter franchises did with the finales of their respective series.
Allegiant was directed by Robert Schwentke and
lasts approximately two hours. It had an estimated
budget of $110 million and has grossed $137 million as of April. The movie begins where the last
movie, Insurgent, ended.
All screenplays were based upon the Divergent
trilogy written by Veronica Roth. The Divergent
books have been New York Times best-sellers
since 2011. Allegiant sold 455,000 copies on its
first day of release in 2013.
Allegiant revolves around two main characters,
Beatrice Prior (Tris) and Tobias Eaton (Four), who
venture into a world outside of the fence that encloses Chicago’s erupting war and are taken into
protective custody by a mysterious agency
known as the Bureau of Genetic Warfare. The Bureau is a highly advanced city. They tell the outsiders the truth about their society behind the wall.
The story reveals that many years ago the government believed that society’s problems were
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caused by “damaged genes.” In an attempt to create a better society, the government began to
modify people’s genes. Wars began and bombs
destroyed the earth.
The surviving government set up isolated cities
across the United States with hopes to increase
enough genetically pure individuals to fix the genetically damaged race. It is determined that Tris
is pure and that is when all the problems begin.
As an avid fan of the series, I will not reveal the
ending, especially since it really is not the ending,
but I will say that if you have read the book, just
pretend you did not and you will enjoy the movie
much more. For those who have not read the book,
go enjoy an action packed science fiction thriller
that leaves you hanging and waiting for the true
ending, Ascendant.
An Interview with Mrs. Harritt
Mrs. Ashley Lareau, Mrs. Micki Harritt & Ms. Julia Muldrow pose for a photo.
By Campbell Mims
In the fall of 1995 at a Wilson Hall basketball game, Mr. Fred Moulton,
headmaster, made one of his most interesting hires ever. Using a trash can
as a desk and the sounds of the basketball game going on behind them to
lighten the mood, he hired Mrs. Micki Harritt.
We all know Mrs. Harritt as the teacher on the math and science end of the
hall that plays music in homeroom on Friday mornings. She is also the
teacher that paces the hallways speaking to every student she sees, making sure she lets them know to have a great day. I personally had the opportunity to witness this positive attitude during the Junior Class Retreat
at Kanuga and it was a wonderful experience.
Mrs. Harritt first joined the staff as a part time teacher as she was still employed by Central Carolina Technical College to teach math courses for
nursing majors. She enjoyed teaching at Wilson Hall so much that she decided to leave Central Carolina to join the staff at Wilson Hall as a full
time teacher. She recalls this as being one of the best decisions she has
ever made.
When she first arrived at Wilson Hall, she also assumed a couple of
coaching duties. These included being the varsity cheerleading sponsor
for two years, which she says was not her favorite job in the world but,
“When Mr. Moulton asks you to do something, you do not say no.” She
also coached the varsity girls’ tennis team for five years, and prior to joining the faculty Mrs. Harritt served on the Wilson Hall Board of Trustees.
Mrs. Harritt grew up in a small town in Virginia that is comparable to the
size of the town of Mayesville. She attended James Madison University
and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of
science in mathematics education. When she first entered teaching, she
taught at a public school in Columbia before moving to Sumter and teaching mathematics classes at Central Carolina.
In her 21 years at Wilson Hall, which has been so long that she has taught
her children and one of her grandchildren, Mrs. Harritt has taught pre-algebra, Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, AP Physics, and statistics. She has
been privileged to teach some of the most gifted students she has ever
seen since she teaches primarily honors level courses.
In addition to her teaching duties, she serves as the Math Department
Chairperson, advisor for the Nike Service Club, and a senior class advisor. Part of her duties as the advisor is to coordinate the Senior
Awards/Class Day Program and the Graduation Exercises each year.
Mrs. Harritt has received recognition for her teaching abilities. She was
named the South Carolina Air Force Association Teacher of the Year, won
the Margaret S. West Excellence in Teaching Award, and was selected by
her peers as the Wilson Hall Teacher of the Year.
She and her late husband, William L. Harritt, Jr., have three children who
graduated from Wilson Hall: Michele Harritt Kelly ’94, Bill ’99 and Margaret ’01. Michele and her husband, Steven, live in Sumter and have three
children who attend Wilson Hall: eighth-grader Darden, sixth-grader Margaret Briggs and third-grader McKinley. Their son, Pierson, will enter Wilson Hall’s four-year-old preschool in the fall. Bill, an ordained minister in
the Presbyterian Church of America, is a pastor of student ministries in
Durham, North Carolina. He and his wife, Janet, have two children: threeyear-old Janet and one-year-old William. Margaret, a civil engineer, is a
project manager for a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management in Atlanta.
Mrs. Harritt has so many favorite things about teaching at Wilson Hall
that it is hard for her to choose just a few. But, she does enjoy the aspect
of teaching one of her grandchildren; she thinks that is pretty cool. She
also appreciates how much support she receives from the administration,
and that also encourages her to keep doing her job to the best of her ability.
In addition to the administration, Mrs. Harritt feels like the faculty at Wilson Hall is part of her own family and she enjoys working alongside such
gifted teachers. Her favorite aspect of teaching at Wilson Hall, however,
is being able to interact with the students.
Personally, I had the opportunity to have Mrs. Harritt as my group leader
at Camp Kanuga on the Junior Retreat and it was such a great experience.
She was always so kind and uplifting within our group, always encouraging us to speak our minds and say whatever we need to say. As is with
so many of the teachers we are blessed to have here at Wilson Hall, we
surely are very blessed to have Mrs. Micki Harritt.
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SPOTLIGHT ON
MRS. ERTER
By Drew Talley
Every high school student who has spent time in Mrs. Mary Anne
Erter’s classroom takes at least one memory with them. It could either be how difficult they found the material, how in tune they were
to the class, or both.
Since 1991 Mrs. Erter has been a constant in the Wilson Hall math
department. A graduate of Hillcrest High School, Mrs. Erter
earned a bachelor of arts in mathematics from Coker College.
After graduation, she began her career teaching math at several
schools including Central Carolina Technical College, Lower Richland High School and Thomas Sumter Academy.
For the past 25 years, Mrs. Erter has been a favorite of students.
Junior Greyson Young said, “She is a great, very interesting
teacher and she always keeps the class entertaining. There is Junior Evans Boyle receives assistance from his math teacher, Mrs. Mary Anne Erter, during
never a dull moment.”
the Baron Exam Study Time.
Mrs. Erter teaches Algebra II and pre-calculus and she serves as
the advisor for the high school math team. Mrs. Micki Harritt, a
math teacher, said, “Mrs. Erter is our stable, driving force in math.
She is a really well respected member of the math department;
everyone goes to her for advice and values what she says.”
said, “My best memories about my time at Wilson Hall are when previous students
will write me letters thanking me and letting me know that something they learned
in my class helped them out in college.”
Her impact has been felt by not just students, but also fellow teachers. Ms. Julia
Muldrow, a math teacher, said, “Mrs. Erter has not only been a colleague and a
The classes Mrs. Erter teaches are all very challenging, but beclose personal friend to me, but she has also been a role model for me when it
cause of her ability to present the material to students, they are
comes to teaching.”
able to grasp the lessons. When asked about the rewarding aspects of teaching, she said, “I always love when I can see the light Wilson Hall has been a nice constant for Mrs. Erter and her family. She said, “Most
cut on with a student and they begin to understand what I am of my life has been spent at Wilson Hall. The majority of my friends work here, and
I spend so much of my time here. I have loved my time at Wilson Hall.”
teaching them.”
This does not mean that teaching is always simple and easy. Mrs Mrs. Erter and her husband, Mr. Jack Erter, have two children who graduated from
Erter said, “It is a constant challenge to find ways to keep students Wilson Hall, Caroline Burns ’91 and Jay ’95. Caroline, who graduated from Wofford College and earned a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, is an assistant profesinterested in what I am teaching.”
sor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an assistant biologist at
Mrs. Erter has left an impact on so many students, even if she does
Massachusetts General Hospital. She and her husband, Geoff, live in Boston, Masnot realize it. Junior Michael Lowery said, “Mrs. Erter has been
sachusetts, and have two daughters, Lillie and Charley. Jay, who graduated from
such a help to me whenever it comes to math this year. She has
Davidson College and earned a doctor of medicine from the Medical University
helped me learn many topics I was not sure about before.”
of South Carolina, is an oncologist/hematologist with a private practice. He and
Even her former students remember their time with her. Mrs. Erter his wife, Noell, live in Nashville, Tennessee.
By Sallie Spencer
If you ask around, you will find that many students do not even read the
books. Even students like me, who do take time to read the books, often do
not do well on the tests. A reason for the variation in performance and interest is that there is little to no class discussion between the time the book
is read and the time the test is administered.
Summer is just around the corner, and students are already dreading the
summer reading that comes with it.
It is easy to forget key elements in plot and theme from when a student
read the book in the early summer. This is also a disadvantage for the students’ grade.
Summer Reading Is
Hanging Over My Head
In past years, for grades five through twelve, teachers in the English Department at Wilson Hall have chosen a few books for the students to read:
some are required and some the students get to choose from a specified
list. On the first full day back at school in August, teachers administer a
test on these books.
Reading independently, most students do not interpret material the same
way English teachers do and are at a disadvantage because they cannot
answer adequately the questions that are beyond strict reading comprehension of the book. The low grade received on the test often brings about
an immediate sense of defeat in the class. Also, the low grade is hard to
bring up and could make the difference in a letter grade in the class.
I do not think the current summer reading requirements at Wilson Hall are
sufficient.
A common complaint is that the teachers lean toward their own interests
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JUNIOR…Continued from page 1
Emily DuRant said, “The hike was definitely my favorite part. We did the same hike in the
seventh grade, but it was cool to relive the experience, being older.” Mrs. Ashley Lareau, an art teacher, said, “It is a privilege to be a part of this activity. It’s
such valuable bonding experience for rising seniors.”
By Emily Barnes
A sequel to the beloved 1990s family sitcom Full House,
Fuller House was a sensation even before it was aired.
After premiering on Netflix on February 26, it was a hit
across America and was quickly renewed for season two
on March 2.
Fuller House revolves around the oldest Tanner sister from
Full House, DJ Tanner (now DJ Fuller in the show) who is
now a widow, going back to live in her childhood home in
San Francisco with her three sons. She also lives with her
sister Stephanie Tanner and best friend Kimmy Gibbler
and her teenage daughter Ramona.
The characters portray their past characters from Full
House along with many surprise visits from loved members of the Tanner family such as Uncle Jesse, Aunt Becky,
Joey, and the father, Danny Tanner.
Although a key asset to the show, Michelle Tanner, the
youngest sister, has yet to make an appearance due to
Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen not joining the show,
at least not for season one. There have been rumors of
them coming onboard for the next season, however.
Fuller House is already loved by families everywhere and
is definitely a show to watch. Rated PG, it is perfect for a
sweet, humorous and sentimental show for the whole family. Getting an average of 7.6 stars out of 10, it is a quality series that is sure to excel in its upcoming seasons. It
appeals to all ages and has a clean, heartwarming plot.
Mrs. Laura Barr, Director of Development, coordinates the trip with Mr. Glen Rector. She
said, “The purpose of the retreat from the beginning has been to shift the students’ perspective from their own position and privilege to viewing their senior year through the
lens of loyalty, leadership, and legacy. This year’s group invested themselves fully in the
ideas presented and promises to be a strong Senior Class.”
WE…Continued from page 8
garnered vast media coverage.
What does the business tycoon have for his political stance? Well, it is clear he believes
in restricting immigration after his many comments regarding Mexicans and stereotyping an entire group of people as one. He would like to build a great wall around the Mexican border, as if that could stop people from crossing illegally.
He is also pro-life and wants to defund Planned Parenthood, even though the service provides countless other services besides abortions, such as tests for STDs and giving medical advice to people who otherwise may not receive the advice.
Trump believes that gun laws should require a permit, and that the permit alone should be
valid in all 50 states.
That’s just tapping the surface on two of the politicians that are running in this upcoming
presidential election. The question still remains, why should they be important to us? Any
of these candidates could be our leader until 2020, so even though we can’t vote, we
should take into consideration who these people are and the potential changes they can
make to our country.
We are the future of America. Let us take a step ahead and immerse ourselves in politics
so we can make the right decision when our time comes to elect the next man or woman
to lead our country.
A MOMENT…Continued from page 9
SUMMER…Continued from page 11
instead of the interests of the students when choosing
the books. Do not get me wrong, I think we have read
some well written books that I have enjoyed, but I can
certainly understand others not liking them. This gives
more reason to not to want to read the summer reading books because the topics do not appeal to the
readers.
I believe a possible solution to all this negativity about
summer reading would be to have the students pick
two to three books from a list of at least 15 for each
grade level. This allows students to have the option of
a larger variety of books that meet their own interests.
Along with reading a book of their choice, students
can be required to write a report on the book. This
method keeps the student’s engaged in reading during
the summer, even more than a comprehension test
would. I, and many others, would not be as likely to
wait to the end of the summer to complete the book
reports because I could read it and be done with it and
not be afraid of forgetting the important material by
the end of the summer. Teachers could maybe even
throw in a little extra credit for the students that give
an oral report to the class.
trip to Camp St. Christopher. Mr. Moulton credited his joy for teaching the subject of science thanks to the many different aspects of life that it affects.
Faculty members appreciate his support in and out of the classroom. Ms. Danielle Sekel,
an English teacher, said, “Mr. Moulton has always been extremely supportive in all my
endeavors at the school. He is a wonderful role model for all students.”
Mrs. Mary Anne Erter, a math teacher, kept her comments short and sweet about Mr.
Moulton and said, “Mr. Moulton always has my back.”
The students of Wilson Hall speak just as highly of Mr. Moulton and appreciate what he
does for them as well. Junior Easton Ward said, “I like Mr. Moulton because he’s an excellent headmaster. He is very loyal to the school and can help you out in a hairy situation. Also, he’s very wise in his decision making for the school.”
Mr. Moulton is proud of the school that Wilson Hall has become over the years, thanks
to the hard work and dedication of many different people. “Having the opportunity to
see so many of the schools over the years has given me insight to what we need to do
to be a better school, but it’s also affirmed that we do so many things so well. A healthy
school has balance in athletics, academics, and the arts. Wilson Hall has great balance
because of outstanding faculty and talented young people who give an extra effort in
order to be successful.”
Mr. Moulton and his wife, Mrs. Janis Moulton, have two children and three granddaughters. Missy Church, who graduated from Wilson Hall in 2000, graduated from Stanford
University and works as a chemical engineer. She and her husband, Brian, live in Los Angeles with their daughter, Blythe. Eric, a 2003 graduate of Wilson Hall, graduated from
the University of South Carolina and is an electrical engineer. He and his wife, Ginny,
live in Columbia and have two daughters, Naomi and Rebekah.
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By Andrew McCaffrey
years, investigating and finding evidence.
Finally, with the recent events involving
Qatar, the country in which the
World Cup was to be held, they exposed the corruption and now have
taken measures in ridding it.
After FIFA’s (International Federation of
Football Association) corruption
was revealed the entire world
waited to see how the organization would respond. The U.S. and
other countries have joined to assist in this endeavor.
The former president of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, and
many other officials were suspended or fired. The future
of football, or soccer as we call it in America, has many
unknowns without answers, but the U.S. and many other
countries are focused on repairing the damage done.
The U.S. has been the leading country in ridding FIFA’s corruption. The FBI has been on this case for around three
As for football and the upcoming 2018
World Cup, nothing has been concluded to solve the
questions and problems being asked, especially where
it is going to be held. The World Cup may be held in a previous country because of the limited time for preparations. Until the corruption has been vanquished, the U.S.
and the other countries have no desire to plan the future
World Cup.
Peyton Manning’s Career
By Grier Schwartz
Peyton Manning has been around the game of football
his entire life. His father, Archie Manning, played quarterback in the National Football League, as does Peyton’s
brother, Eli. Peyton, an extremely highly rated quarterback coming out of Isidore High School, chose to play
college ball at the University of Tennessee.
Manning was drafted in 1998 by the Indianapolis Colts
with the first overall pick. He went on to capture one
Super Bowl Victory and four MVP titles with the Colts. He
was then plagued with a neck injury that seriously threatened his NFL career, and he was advised by doctors to sit
out a season. This led him to eventually being cut from the
roster by the Colts.
The Denver Broncos quickly struck up a contract with the
superstar and he led them to the playoffs every year he
was with the team. In the 2015 season, Manning managed
to get his team to the Super Bowl even though it was clear
his body was not what it used to be. He led the Broncos
to a victory in Super Bowl 50, and Manning announced
his retirement a few weeks after the win.
Peyton Manning will go down as one of the greatest
players to ever step on a football field. Senior Robert
James said, “Farewell to the Sheriff. I’ll always remember
him for his great quarterback play and how he carried
himself on and off the field.”
His passion, ability to prepare, and pure love for the
game will forever be cherished by football fans everywhere. Manning said, “There’s a scripture reading, Timothy II 4:7: I have fought the good fight and I have finished
the race. I have kept the faith. Well, I’ve fought a good
fight. I’ve finished my football race and after 18 years, it’s
time. God bless all of you and God bless football.”
Brown Wins
Tennis State Title
SPORTS
FIFA’s New Deal
March
Madness
By Charlton Commander
Every year March Madness, the
National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Basketball Tournament, is popular nationwide. The “madness”
comes from upsets every year.
Upsets are games where the
underdog comes out on top.
Millions of people participate
in bracket challenges to attempt to predict what will happen in the entire bracket. This
year in college basketball, the
tournament was unpredictable.
Many upsets and surprises
shocked the nation, all the way
down to the bitter end.
Brackets were set on March 17
with Kansas as the overall number one seed with North Carolina, Oregon, and Virginia as
the remaining three number one
seeds. Not one bracket out of
over 11 million submitted had
the Sweet 16 teams correctly
chosen.
2016 was definitely a year that
busted many brackets after fan
favorites, Michigan State and
Xavier, which were number 2
seeds, lost early in the tournament. Denzel Valentine, NCAA
Player of the Year, and his Michigan State Spartans lost to a
number 15 seed Middle Tennessee in the round of 32 to bust
many brackets.
Senior Thomas Brown won the state championship for boys singles in the S.C. Independent
School Association Open Tennis Tournament
held at Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter.
Thomas won 6-0 in both the semifinal and final
rounds. Advancing to the finals of the boys
doubles were seniors Chandler Stone and
Tradd Stover, and playing in the finals of the
mixed doubles were seventh-grader William
Coulter and eighth-grader Elizabeth Davis
‘20. Mr. Chuck McCord is the coach of the
boys tennis team and Mrs. Debby Williams
serves as the coach of the girls team.
The Final Four consisted of
North Carolina, Villanova, Syracuse and Oklahoma. North Carolina was the only number one
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Thomas Brown
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An ordinary spring team meeting for the Chicago White Sox had a shocking twist when designated hitter,
Adam LaRoche, announced he plans to step away from baseball because of a personal issue, less than
three weeks before the season opener.
Sophomore Jacob Cotton said, “I don’t understand why he left. Hhe was a good baseball player.”
LaRoche
Leaves
the Game
The 12-year major league veteran, who was set to finish a two-year, $25 million contract this season, said
that out of respect for the Sox he will consider their requests. But, Sox general manager Rick Hahn said he
expects LaRoche to stick to his choice.
Sophomore Walker Jones said, “I respect his decision to step away from baseball. It takes a lot of courage.”
LaRoche planed on leaving the team due to the fact that the White Sox organization would not allow his
son to come into the locker room anymore. His son, Drake LaRoche, would come into the locker room every
day instead of going to school. Drake had his own locker and jersey in the team clubhouse. The team thought
it weird to have a 14 year-old boy hanging around their clubhouse instead of being in school.
By Jackson LeMay
LaRoche was confronted by the team’s general manager about the problem regarding his son. He quit the
team believing he was entitled to special treatment, and leaving 13 million dollars on the table.
Sophomore Jackson LeMay warms up
before a J.V. baseball game on campus.
Sophomore Andrew McCaffrey moves the ball down the field
during a varsity soccer match at Patriot Park.
Junior Drew Talley pitches another strike in a varsity game at the Baron field.
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Junior
Campbell
Mims competes in a
relay during
a track meet
held at Wilson Hall.
STEPH CURRY:
MAN ON TOP
By Moriah Grace Yoder
Stephen Curry, point guard for the Golden State Warriors, has become known
across the world as the new superstar in NBA basketball. He is setting new records
left and right with his high shooting average and abundant three point shots earning his reputation as one of the best players in the nation.
Curry has shot a total of 2,016 points so far in his 2015-2016 season with 325 three
pointers and counting. With a 70% shooting average, Curry is being compared with
some of the top basketball players in the country including Michael Jordan.
In Jordan’s career, his shooting average was totaled to be 62%, below what Curry
has averaged. Curry is a long way from coming close to Jordan’s success, but people have a lot of faith in him that he is capable.
After being asked about Curry in a recent interview, President Barack Obama said, “Curry’s the best shooter I’ve
ever seen. In terms of being able to get his shot off from
anywhere that fast, the best I’ve ever seen.”
BARONS
Not only is Curry making an impression on people
through his basketball skills, he is also making a name
for himself by the way he acts on and off the court.
After every shot taken on the court, Curry points to
God giving Him all the glory for his great success.
When signing with Under Armour as a sponsor,
he made it very clear as to why he wanted them
to be the company he signed to which he
signed his name. In his first shoe, “Curry One” it
has 4:13 on the shoe in reference to the Bible
verse Philippians 4:13.
He is also one of the most humble players on the
court. He plays the game he has to in order to win, but
always shares the success with his teammates, who
without them he would not be where he is today. People look up to Stephen Curry for his humility and faith
throughout all of the fame.
MARCH…Continued from page 13
seed to make the Final Four but the big story was the Syracuse Orangemen.
Syracuse was a number ten seed and the highest seed left in the tournament in the
Elite Eight. It was safe to say that Syracuse was the “Cinderella team” of the tournament after taking down number one seed Virginia in the Elite Eight. Syracuse’s impressive tournament run had to come to an end when they were defeated by the
North Carolina Tar Heels.
To make the championship game, Villanova crushed the Oklahoma Sooners 95-51
which was the largest margin in Final Four history.
Freshman
Ingrid Singleton finishes strong
in a relay
during a
track meet.
The National Championship game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the
Villanova Wildcats was neck and neck the whole way. The inside game of North
Carolina and the defense of Villanova gave both teams an edge. As the game got
down to the wire, a late run by North Carolina eventually tied the game with 04.7
seconds left after a circus shot by veteran senior Marcus Paige for the Tar Heels.
The Wildcats threw the ball in and got down the court quickly and passed it to three
point shooting guard Kris Jenkins who made the three point basket at the buzzer to
win the National Championship for Villanova. The late buzzer beater and clutch
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PROM
The Junior Class, led by President Sam Hilferty, decorated the gym to the
theme of “The Roaring 20s” for the annual Junior-Senior Prom on April 22.
The seniors gathered at the home of Mary Margaret Munn for their prom
dinner, and the juniors went to the home of McLendon Sears for theirs. All guests returned to Mary
Margaret’s home after the prom for the breakfast.
From Top to Bottom; Left to Right: 1.. Sophomore Drake Ives and senior Chandler Stone are announced for the Grand March. 2. Junior Cate McCreight and friends crowd the dance floor in
the Nash Student Center. 3. Seniors Catherine Kelley, Brent Carraway & Mary Margaret Munn
pose for a photo before the rain begins. 4. Seniors Edward McMillan and Betsy Cunningham
arrive at the senior prom dinner. 5. Juniors Mills Harvin, Katie Duffy & Mary Daniel Stokes enjoy
the junior prom dinner. 6. Senior Mary Paisley Belk is escorted by sophomore Greyson Sonntag
during the Grand March.
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