Eagle Vision January 30, 2107 Issue 4 StuCo Presents Cominghome Inside This Issue: Friday the 13th 2 Robotics Win 3 To Swear? 4 New Year’s 4 Valentines Day 5 Advise 6 Curfews 7 Internet Influences 8 New Teacher 9 Remember Valentines’ Day on February 14! By Mariah Bolda Every city has a soul. This year the student body will portray the spirit of Las Vegas by mimicking its hotel’s themes and the city’s extreme nature. During the first week of February, Coming -home week will take over the hallways, gymnasium, and people’s clothing choices. Student Council has been working on fundraising, brainstorming, and preparing the Cominghome festivities. “Within the indi- Repping! Seniors on the 2017 Cominghome Court pose in anticividual classes and the pation of an exciting week of festivities. Vying for the crown are l. council, in general, the to r.: Devin Bach, and Jayci Dorland, Caleb Shippey and Cassidy council is responsible for McClelland, and Francesco Torlai and Mariah Bolda. picking out the theme, setting up and running the dances, run voting for fun for this year’s Cominghome week. queen and king, plan the pep assemblies, coordi“I would love if everyone had nate with chaperones,” explained student council foam swords and shields and then fight,” vice president Sidney Popp. explained sophomore Terry Jimpkoski. To go with the theme, “Viva Las Ve“Last one standing wins.” gas,” each class had to pick a famous hotel in Junior Jeffrey Harris commented Vegas and portray that idea in their hallway. The that it would be interesting to see an eatseniors chose Circus Circus. Juniors chose The ing contest happen during an assembly. Mirage, a Polynesian-themed resort. Sophomores “All of the guys wanted to do wanted Mandalay Bay, so they will decorate dodgeball during Homecoming, but we their halls in a tropical fashion. Finally, the fresh- never did it,” answered freshman Jacob man class decided to use The Treasure Island. Kennedy. “We thought it would be cool to make As the year passes by, seniors the hallway into a circus,” commented senior begin to actually realize all of the ‘lasts’ class president Allison Smith. they are experiencing. To have a successful coming home “It’s crazy to think that this will week, student council was responsible for raising be my last time decorating the halls in the money. school for spirit week or trying to come “In the past, the student council has up with fun outfits for dress-up days,” done a sucker fundraiser. This year, we are trying explained senior Jayci Dorland. “Senior to come up with a more creative snack to sell,” year is going by really fast, and it’s hard commented student council treasurer Brandon to believe I’m almost done.” Lecznar. “Cominghome shirts are always a good As the first week of February opportunity to raise money, too.” approaches, students anticipate the excitMany of the assemblies during the week ing, busy week ahead. end up the same as past spirit weeks, so students came up with ideas that they believe would be January 30, 2017 Page 2 Eagle Vision Student Opinion Section Friday the Thirteenth Spooks Students By Rebecca Morgan With the new year comes new people, new opportunities, and of course a new calendar. Look closely and you’ll see that this year we have been blessed with not one, but two, Friday the Thirteenths. Why is this day considered so special and terrifying? How did it start? Is there any reasoning behind it? As for the last question, no one really knows. Friday and thirteen are both traditionally unlucky things, but it’s hard to tell when the two coming together become a bad omen. Some sources, such as The Telegraph website, claim the superstition started in the Middle Ages, with biblical origins, but it’s very likely that modern fear of the date began in 1907 with the publishing of Thomas W. Lawson’s novel Friday the Thirteenth. Today, entire horror franchises are built on this idea of Friday the 13th being the most unlucky, but is there any basis for this? Surprisingly, yeah there is. According to Livescience.com, the risk of getting in a car accident increases by up to 52 percent. However, the data itself is true, but the entire experiment was conducted as a joke (because apparently this is what scientists spend their time on). Scientists have stated that people being superstitious likely influences their behavior, so the bad luck of Friday the 13th is likely all in our heads. So how do Caseville students feel about the day? Many aren’t bothered by it at all. Eagle Vision Staff: Mariah Bolda, Anastasia Gibbard, Olivia Grates, Brandon Lecznar, Madison Miller, Rebecca Morgan, Sidney Popp, Aleigha Powell, and Elizabeth Robinson. Adviser: Mrs. Kathleen Tighe “It’s just another day. I’m not superstitious whatsoever,” said senior Ethan Robinson. Senior Cole Wooster agreed, saying “It’s just a regular day. I don’t get it.” Some students just really have no opinion. “Honestly, I don’t care,” freshman Kaylee Bilicki said. Others disagree pretty strongly. “I think it’s scary as heck, and that’s when all the horror movies come out, and there’s so many based on it too,” freshman Rayne Avalos said. “It makes it really hard to not be scared with that kind of stuff surrounding you.” When asked if anything unlucky had happened to her on a Friday the Thirteenth, sophomore Timarie Kildow replied with, “My birth. My life seems pretty unlucky so I’d say it’s pretty unlucky. I think if people think it’s unlucky it will become unlucky.” Sophomore Terry Jimpkoski, another student with a birthday falling on the 13th, had a differing perspective, saying that it was “good luck” because of the fact that it coincides with his birthday. “I watch scary movies on that day, just to celebrate it, but nothing much really happens.” Certain students opinions depend on where they grew up. Senior Francesco Torlai said, “We have a different one. In Italy, it’s Friday the 17th, but I don’t really believe in it. The 13th is actually a lucky day in Italy.” The faculty chimed in with their opinions too. “I had a teacher tell me once when I was in school that he missed a ship while he was in the Navy that took off on the thirteenth. That same ship got torpedoed on the thirteenth of a different month, so I tend to stay away from those things,” Dean of Students Mr. Robert Gulash said. English teacher Mrs. Kathleen Tighe said, “No, I do not believe in it, because they’re just superstitions and Friday the 13th is no different than Friday the 14th or Friday the 15th.” No matter your opinion, it’s easy to get caught up in the little superstitions in life and forget what really matters: buying a school yearbook from Mrs. Tighe for only $45. January 30, 2017 Issue 4 Page 3 Robotics Club Claims First By Brandon Lecznar The Caseville Vex Robotics club is new to Caseville students, but inexperience doesn’t appear to be a problem for the club members. In fact, the club recently participated in their first competition where they had tremendous success and claimed first place. Caseville Robotics attended the competition with two teams, A and B, each presenting their own robot. The event was hosted at the Huron Area Technological Center in Bad Axe on December 3. Caseville’s team A included senior Ethan Robinson, sophomore Benedikt Dobberstein, and junior Brandon Lecznar. Team B included juniors Elizabeth Robinson and Mason Lackie. Both teams were coached by Mr. Dru Leppek. In total, eighteen teams attended the competition which began with 27 qualifying matches to place teams for the finals. Each match consisted of two teams against two other teams in a battle for points. Points are scored by how many large jacks and bean bags are on either side of a fence separating the teams of two when time runs out. The goal is to have as few objects on your side as possible. In the qualifying matches, Caseville’s team A placed eighth and the B team placed thirteenth. For the finals, the top six teams picked two other teams to join them in their matches in the attempt for first. Caseville’s team A ended up as the fifth picking team because some of the other top teams joined together. Team B was picked up by the number one seed team. Team A ended up placing fourth in the finals, but team B went all the way to win first. Now Caseville Robotics will attend the state competition hosted at Michigan State University in February. For many teams, it was their first year participating in a Vex Robotics competition. This was due to a grant that was provided to the Thumb area schools. “Vex is a fairly new program and as long as we continue to work hard, I think we will continue to succeed,” said senior Ethan Robinson. Club members were pleasantly surprised by the excitement and rush of competition. “There was a lot of energy and people that were really excited about what they were doing. It was one of the most exciting competitions in any sport that I’ve ever been to,” said Ethan. It made everything even better when they took first place so soon after just picking up the program. “We didn’t know what to expect so it was a great surprise to take first place,” commented junior Mason Lackie. Club members also saw the competition as a way to get ideas for future creations. Mason continued, “With the state competition coming up, we have a lot to think about. Seeing which designs worked will help guide the design for our next robot.” Overall, club members are excited and optimistic for the state competition but know that the competition will only get tougher. Coach Mr. Leppek stated, “It is going to be a lot tougher competition. We have a lot of work to do to create a competitive robot.” Junior Elizabeth Robinson also commented, “I think States will be a lot of fun and I hope we can be competitive with hard work.” With their victory, Caseville Robotics has gained valuable experience that they hope will guide them for future competitions. January 30, 2017 Issue 4 Page 4 To Swear or Not To Swear By Madison Miller Swearing seems to be a very controversial topic in and out of schools. To some it’s just words and to others it’s a whole new ball game. Many articles report that people young and old who swear a lot are lazy, have a limited vocabulary, and lack self -control. Other articles, however, maintain that swearing is actually a sign of intelligence and has nothing to do with the limitations of ones personal vocabulary. Quite a bit of research shows that people who swear are more likely to have high IQ’s and are more fluent speakers in their everyday life. So what reason do we have for this type of language? “I think people swear to express emotions. For most people it’s a part of their everyday language and they don’t see it as “bad words.” Sometimes it gets excessive just because some people's sentences consist of every other word being a swear word,” said sophomore Chance Shippey. “It’s not as big of a deal as people make it out to be. I think it’s just a part of everyday language,” said junior Rachel Kessler. Sometimes swearing is used to express emotions or substitute words. Other times people do it just because they can. “They’re just words and unless they’re used offensively towards someone, they can be used to release your anger. Also, people who swear are statistically more honest. And it makes you sound cooler,” said sophomore Timarie Kildow. Sophomore Michael Kelly added, “It releases anger and it makes you feel better because it’s a way to express your emotions. It’s like when you get hurt you swear to make yourself feel better.” Adults seem to agree that swearing is used too much from people of all ages and that it needs to be cut down. “I think swearing is used way too often with people in and out of school, myself included. Many people nowadays don’t even realize that they’re swearing because they’re so used it hearing it and speaking it,” said Dean of Students Mr. Robert Gulash. Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lisa Karl added, “Swearing is a bad habit to kick among all ages. I think everyone is so used to hearing it and saying it that they don’t realize it’s swearing. Sometimes I hear these things in the hallway and I yell ‘Hey, you can’t say that!’ and they go ‘What?’ because they don’t even realize that they’re saying it.” So what do you think? Do swear words mean you aren’t as smart? Or do they mean you’re even smarter than others? Are swear words really bad words or are they just a normal part of everyday language? New Year Means a New Beginning By Anastasia Gibbard Happy New Year! New Years is the time to break bad habits or start good ones. New Year’s first celebration was 4,000 years ago. Julius Caesar was the first to declare January first the New Year's holiday. New Years is a time to set new goals for yourself. Senior Dorian Leese said, “My goals for 2017 are to maintain a good relationship with my girlfriend, move down to Detroit and get deeper in the music scene, but definitely not better myself.” Freshman Jessica Nugent said, “I want to gain better friends, have my grades go up, and lose things that distract me.” Freshman Steven Wilkins said, “I want to shoot a really big deer, and I want to lose my house because there's too much taxes.” Freshman Bayley McIlhargie said, “I want to gain getting more chicken.” Junior Mason Lackie said, “I want to drop my procrastination, and want to gain more muscle and a good SAT score.” Sophomore Kaylin Ewald said, “I want to be better as a person, work on my attitude, just work on myself. Some losses I want are all the negativity out of my life, and less bad things to happen to me.” Mr. Michael Shilakes said, “I want to gain being more accepting of myself.” Every New Years there are traditions people may do, like watching the ball drop with family at home, going to New York to watch the ball drop, having parties with friends and even family. Continued on Page 9 January 30, 2017 Page 5 Eagle Vision Valentines Day Sucks By Olivia Grates While some people go to dinner, buy flowers at the last second, and send candy to their significant other, others sit home eating ice cream and watching Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman for the eighth time in a row. Many relationships ride on this one day that is supposed to signify the bond and love between two people. But what about the people who will not be showered with kisses and ‘I love you” texts? What about the people who don't have someone to buy them massive stuffed animals and ridiculous amounts of chocolate? For them, Valentine’s Day sucks. On any given Valentine's Day, it seems single people pretend like it doesn’t exist. Many do absolutely nothing special on the holiday. “It's really just another regular day. The day after I sometimes go buy chocolate,” commented sophomore Kaylin Ewald. The day of love also brings about the age-old question of: does love at first sight exist? Nine of the 10 people who were interviewed firmly believed that to love someone you must first get to know them. The tenth per- Isn’t It Romantic? Juniors Carly Simmons and Joe Ales smile at beating the odds in terms of lasting longer than most high school romances. son had a different look at the situation. “Of course love at first sight exists! The first time I saw my dog, Diesel, I fell in love,” remarked junior Kylie Bilkie. For many teenagers, love is foreign aspect, only being talked about in old books and rarely seen in their age range. Many girls grow up with the idea that someone named Prince Charming will be the love of their life. When they get older, that idea drastically changes. “When you can laugh with someone, and you're not worried about being yourself, everything just feels right. That’s how you know you're in love,” commented freshman Mary Lohr. Unlike single men and women, couples in relationships seemed to have a certain twinkle in their eye when talking about their significant other. “You know that you are in love when you look at each other, and your chest starts to get tight and you feel like you're going to explode. Every word that you wanted to say seems to vanish,” remarked junior Joe Ales, lovingly. Joseph Ales and Carly Simmons, one of the very rare long-lasting couples in school, seemed to have Valentines still in the works. “I've never really spent Valentine's Day with anyone, but this year, Joe and I, we are actually going to do something,” said junior Carly Simmons. Some people enjoy being single, like Kaden Geilhart, a freshman who said that “ being single is awesome.” Kaden enjoys knowing that he doesn’t have to worry about Valentine's Day because he is too busy worrying about “the perks of being single.” Other high schoolers have great hatred when it comes to being single. “It sucks because when all your friends have boyfriends, and then they go and hang out with them instead of you,” remarked Kylie Bilkie. Whether you hate the holiday or not, Valentine's Day is still one of the most anticipated days of the year as people rush around to find the perfect gift for their special someone. It is still a day that is meant to be spent with those you love, and if you're like me and hold a special place in your heart for Patrick Swayze, then it's also okay to sit home, eat too much ice cream and pretend he is your very own Prince Charming. January 30, 2017 Page 6 Issue 2 Students Advise Their Younger Selves By Mariah Bolda After going through trials, experiencing big moments, and fighting failures, we learn lessons that would have been beneficial to our younger selves. Everyone explains to teenagers that after we make our own mistakes we learn from them. Students at Caseville confessed what they have personally learned from their high school years. As a senior, many of the students can quickly look back at freshman year and reflect on the moments they wish they can change. “I would tell myself to have decided what I want in life earlier, so then I wouldn’t have made the mistakes as I did,” commented senior Noah Kessler. Although we often wish we could go back and tell ourselves to do things differently, the trials, big moments, and failures we experienced caused us to be who we are at this time. Without all those experiences, one’s life would look different. Senior Dorian Leese, who recognized how events are all correlated together, explained that he would tell himself “to do the same exact things over again.” A favorite topic that came up through reflecting on their high school years was the amount of effort they put -or didn’t put -- into their schooling, athletics, and relationships. “I would tell myself that I need to focus more on school. Not caring isn’t cool,” explained sophomore Madison Miller. “Simply, work harder at everything,” commented junior Carly Simmons. “Focus more on your studies rather than your friends because later in life you will regret the decisions you made with those friends,” explained senior Jonah Ruth. As students go further into their education, they learn that to succeed there needs to be a lot of extra work. Some, who want to excel at everything they can, have experienced first-hand that all the effort put in take away the amount of time they get to relax. “Get some sleep while you still can. You’ll miss it, I promise,” commented junior Sidney Popp. “I would say read more books, play fewer video games, and make more friends,” said sophomore Terry Jimpkoski. Through all of the trials, some people manage to become someone they are not. If she was able to turn back time, junior Rachel Kessler explained she would remind herself to “stay humble” and avoid those types of incidents. Senior Cassidy McClelland explained that “because most people at that age want to change who they are to fit in, I would tell myself don’t be afraid to be yourself .” Although we cannot go back and give ourselves this advice, a first-year student might look up to us, and then we can provide them with this advice that took us so long to figure out ourselves. Internet Influences Students By Sidney Popp The internet has changed its users in many ways, both positive and negative. Our country has been home to many races, ethnicities, and religions, and has become more diverse through the acceptance of different sexualities, genders, and sexes… This is partially due to the internet. People are able to communicate with others, and discover new ideologies with the help of numerous social media platforms. Additionally, many people have a renewed self-confidence from the anonymity of the internet. Those are good things, but there are also negative aspects of the internet-- our students have experienced a definite obsession with the internet, and some have become a lot more introverted because of it. Caseville’s high school students have been using a variety of social media platforms that have a huge effect on the development of their personalities and ideologies. It’s important that we celebrate our generation’s growing awareness and diversity, as well as acknowledge the downfalls of being glued to our phones all day. Caseville’s most used social media platforms are Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram. Continued on Page 7 January 30, 2017 Issue 4 Page 7 Internet Influences Students, continued from Page 6 “I use Instagram the most because I like a lot of the fashion that is on there. It also has a lot of memes,” said sophomore Madison Miller. “I think the app has made me focus on what I look like, and I take care of myself more.” Many users of Instagram have claimed to have had a self-confidence boost, as it runs on compliments of people and their life experiences. “I care about how I look more,” said sophomore Kiersten Arntz. “Getting compliments from people on Instagram has definitely made me act nicer.” Many students claim that the internet has helped them channel emotions, and treat others equally. Sophomore Dalton Shippey has a Youtube account, and uses it to “learn new things about almost anything.” He also claims that the website has helped him, “Relax and treat other people good.” Another major platform Caseville students use is Twitter, which was primarily made for social networking in business and personal relationships. Students find sanctuary in personal accounts, where they can post whatever they want anonymously. Junior Olivia Grates said, “I use Twitter all the time. I’m more open on there than I would be on other platforms, or in real life, because none of my family is on there following me. I feel free to vocalize my opinions.” This generation enjoys the anonymity of the internet and because only a small group of students use Tumblr, it is arguably the most anonymous internet platform in Caseville. Students agree that Tumblr can be the most and least intellectual of the social media platforms, depending on who you’re following. Sophomore Becca Morgan said, “Tumblr has made me more conscious of how I treat other people. There are millions of different viewpoints on Tumblr-- different races, sexualities, religions all communicating with each other… I’ve definitely adopted an ideology that’s less exclusive.” In general, social media has presented a vast assortment of opinions and knowledge that leaves our students with a lot to think about. “I’m definitely more in tune to what is going on in the world,” claimed freshman Jessica Nugent. The internet has presented people the opportunity to connect with others from all over the world, which gives young people a chance to understand different cultures-- what could be bad about the internet when it does such great things for the younger generation’s development? “People are more inclined to text. Also, students tend to Google things instead of actually doing the research themselves,” said history teacher Mr. Kevin Parker. The internet has effectively broken people's communication skills, in that they’re more willing to communicate in writing than verbally. Students have even confessed that they’re aware of how much time they spend on their social media platforms, instead of talking to people in real life. Freshman Bailey McIlhargie admits, “I’m on my phone all the time.” People being glued to their phones has taken away from social interaction, and driven people to introversion. “I’m more quiet now,” confesses sophomore Olivia Speare. The internet has done great things for our world-- this generation is more accepting of the many forms of diversity, and definitely more outgoing (at least, in a virtual sense). Students definitely gain something from the internet, but consider this: are they gaining more from experiencing life through the internet than they are by putting their phones down and enjoying life in person? January 30, 2017 Eagle Vision Page 8 Are Curfews Really Necessary? By Elizabeth Robinson As teenagers, we do not have all the rights of full adulthood yet. We have certain restrictions that are placed on us. One such restriction is the curfew, placed by the government or parents. The town of Caseville has a curfew for minors under the age of 17. They should not be in public between 11:00 pm and 5 am, although there are some exceptions. When it comes to parents, time and flexibility varies from student to student. Are curfews important to have at all? Math teacher Mr. Dru Leppek certainly thinks so. When his children were in high school, he gave them a curfew of 11 pm. He said, “I think that curfews are important for minors to have, but should change when you become an adult. Curfews are important for kids to have because part of growing up is learning routine, and curfews nudge kids into a routine.” One reason parents use curfews is to know that their children will be home safe. If their children are late, then parents will know to worry. Sophomore Dallas Matatall, who has a curfew of 7:30, believes it is important to have a curfew “because parents won't know where you are if you’re out past curfew.” Sleep has a direct connection with learning. When somebody does not sleep very long during the night, it definitely has an effect on the day after. This is another reason some parents place curfews. Junior Kylie Bilkie said curfews are helpful “because then less people will be sleeping in class.” She said about her own curfew, “on the weekends, it’s 10:30 or 11, but on weekdays it’s 9:30.” Freshman Bailey McIlhargie agrees with Kylie. She said teenagers should have a curfew “if it's a school night, so you have enough energy to get through the day and not be sleeping in class.” Some students believe that it depends on the situation. Junior Kevon Taylor does not have a curfew. However he thinks students should have a curfew, “if they're going to parties... so they don’t stay out until three o’clock in the morning then have to go to school the next day.” Kevon also believes that students should not have curfews when it comes to sports. Not all of the students think that curfews should be in place. Senior Noah Kessler said he does not think that curfews are effective “because if you don't let kids do what they want, they’ll go against you and that causes problems.” Then he added, “I don’t have a curfew.” Sophomore Kiersten Arntz believes that curfews are not all that important. She said, “They can be (necessary) if they’re reasonable, but as long as you keep your parents up to date on where you are, it should be fine.” Some believe that curfews should be a punishment, not an everyday rule. Junior Joe Ales does not have a curfew because “as long as my dad knows where I am and what I’m doing, he doesn’t care. The only reason you’d have a curfew is if your parents didn’t trust you. If they have a curfew, it is for a reason.” Sophomore Terry Jimpkoski also believes that curfews should not be the standard. He said that curfews should be enforced “for some students: the ones who drink and stay up all night.” Although students disagree about the necessity of curfews, parents will continue to choose what they think is best for their child. January 30, 2017 Eagle Vision Page 9 Caseville Welcomes New Teacher By Elizabeth Robinson Change can be scary, although sometimes it is for the better. Students returned from winter break to discover a big change in the science classroom -- a new teacher! Claiming the high school science room, Ms. Sarah Jordan teaches physics, honors physics, life skills, biology, and physical science. Ms. Jordan is originally from this area and knows it well. “I graduated from Lakers,” she said. After graduating from high school, Ms. Jordan went to Michigan State University and received degrees in environmental geosciences and environmental economics and policy. Her original plan was not to teach; she wanted to work for an environmental cleanup firm. Ms. Jordan said, “A lot of people told me in high school to go into teaching, but I didn’t believe them. Then while looking for a job, I was subbing and coaching different science groups. I really enjoyed that and knew teaching was for me.” After her revelation, she went to Saginaw Valley State University to get a degree in integrated science so she could teach. Teaching at Caseville is not her first job. Ms. Jordan said, “I worked as a part time parapro at Bad Axe High School. I was in charge of the online classes. I was there for four-and-a-half years.” New Year’s, continued from Page 4 Junior Mason Lackie said, “I usually gather with family from Detroit and we watch the ball drop.” Sophomore Kaylin Ewald said, “I like to be with family. That's the right way to start the New Year.” It's your time to make yourself better by having new gains and losses for your new year. It's time to open the blank book and put your own words on it. The first chapter begins on New Years. Ms. Jordan has very high hopes for the rest of the year. She said her goal is to “present science in a very diverse way to get many students excited about it.” She is really looking forward to “getting to know everyone and making science as fun as possible.” Moving to a new place can be scary, but Ms. Jordan said the people in Caseville have been “really nice. Very welcoming.” She also said the students are “a good group of kids.” Ms. Jordan said her favorite thing in all of Caseville is “the doughnuts at Walts. The maple topping. That’s where it’s at.” Ms. Jordan enjoys many activities outside of school. “I really like cooking and baking,” she said. Students can look forward to exciting times in science classes with their new teacher. The entire Cominghome Court 2017 is pictured here. The crowning of King and Queen will take place at Friday night’s game.
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