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wUc> I'i' Cl i~p b e .T Joseph SpilJane

(11) and Sarah(j(?jraacce Johnson (12) watch over the voting

proce'ss to make sure that cvere thing is going smooth!)'

during freshman elections. "Watching students vote can he

boring, but counting ballots is always exciting," said Joseph.

I't' CU'i',
Hannah B oon^l2) and Gina
Koesters (12) are planning the
strategy on how to involve the
freshman Student Council
members. "I trc’ to make the
feshmen feel special every chance I
can," said Hannah.

A vrioV V iejr v e . a r , Hannah
Boone (12) put the Student
Council stole on to the Senior
President Madison Fly (12).
"Sophomore year, Hannah and I
tied for president of our class. It's
great that we've come so far and
we can work side-by-side our
senior year," said Madison.

P a i r O'P le.c<c>le.r«E», Mrs. Woodie
and Mrs. Kohl introduce Hannah Boone
(12). "It is an honor and a privilege to
work with Student Council. They are an
incredible group of students who
constantly surpass expectations. These
kids never fail to put a smile on my face,"
said Mrs. Woodie.

Homeroom Hang Out Q

Student Council has their own homeroom. A fter n
first hour, Student Council members huny to Mrs. 47
ffoodie's room. Hannah Boone (12) leads the group
as executive president. She talks to the members,
telling them what the weeks agenda holds. "Student
Council homeroom allows me to keep up with the

schools events," said Luke Kreber (9).

Scheduling, Administrating,

Counseling, and More

Bishop McGuinness welcomes new faces in administration and the

h\' ( !harloUc Dabar and Caricr Shannon counseling center.
I’hotos: Nlcolc Bcnitz

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”T ~ M r s . Gehling sits down to a meeting with Joe
Cristy, an admissions representative for High Point University. Mrs.
Gehling as well as seniors and a few juniors learned about High Points'
application process and admissions. Hannah Boone(12) says, "Actually
High Point University happened to be my first on campus college visit,
during this information session Joe Cristy discussed application
deadlines, all study abroad opportunities, and so much more. High
Point University remains as one of my top college choices."

T~Vie. F'U't’U fC .! Mrs. Knox is talking to Madison Fly
(12) about eighth grade visits. Mrs. Knox is trv’ing to boost
admissions and get as many new freshman as she can. Mrs.
Knox continuously stays involve with the student body.

C U \ f - a . U a f , Mrs. McKendry is talking to a college
representative about college visits. Mrs. McKendrs' is new to the
Bishop family as the new Director of Counseling. Mrs. McKendry
said, "Bishop felt like home when i visited for the first time."

Mrs. Knox works a lot Mrs. Gehling is geared Mrs. Mckendry focuses on
with 8th graders coming more towards the the seniors for the first
from feeder schools that freshman and their semester of the year, and
are planning on coming to transition into high helps with college
Bishop next year. school. applications.

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William Roselli (10) quickly
works to finish the last page
ot a math assignment he had
put oil until during his lunch
period. Some work was easier
to put oft, like math, which
students could often be found
completing in hallwat'S, the
lunchroom, and stud)’ halls.
Phott) Credit; Hannah Boone

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SJo'i’ y& 'i'. Students had many reasons for why assignments

weren't completed until the last minute. "I was busy doing something else;

I was working on something for another class," said Evelyn Yale (10).

Photo Credit: Hannah Boone

E v e .iO 't’u ctllY . "I always just tell m\' self I'll do it later," said
Emma Fritts (11)when talking about an assignment that has yet to be
done. Cassidy Kreber (11) helps her to quickly finish that
assignment she said she'd do later at lunch. Photo Credit: Noah Saffer

'OTitfzt/

Senior year is filled with tests,
applications, and projects.
Procrastination happens often among
the students. The difference between
putting something off in senior year
verses your previous high school years,
is that something in your senior year
holds more weight for your future.
Seniors Jeffery Davidson, Scott
Debrecht, Nick Dioli, and Annie
LaMuraglia all put off projects and
homework until the last minute. Seniors
Danielle Nieters, Melissa Rademaker,

Olivia Mangus, Morgan
Auger, and Courtney
Decker all work on a
paper during class time.
No matter what grade,
students found ways to
procrastinate.

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Dr. Hirsh

composes music lor ilic orchestra
uiclents to play and directs them during
class. Dr. Hirsh also teaches guitar and
chorus. Photo Credit: Noah Safier

The "Doctors" of Bishop I e.AC'Vt i^' , Dr.DiBenedetto shows the students what text
McGuinness use their academic they have to read tor an assignment. Like many people with
skills to teach the students. doctorate degrees. Dr. D has been published herself.
Photo Credit: Sarah Crace Johnson
bv Ma.xinio Sprenkle

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I'h, Dr. O talks with a Annie
LaMauralia(12) after school. Dr. O is alwat’s
willing to help students with assignments
whenever they ask.
Photo Credit: Sarah Grace Johnson

(^VVe^y, Dr. O ensures hat the
students fully know about their topics, by
asking them analytical questions.
Photo Credit: Sarah Grace Johnson

M r, G a b r i e . 1 by C!,issidy Lcchncrand Ricra Brennan
I'liolos: Noah Sailer

Mr. Rad and Mr. Gabriel share about their lives prior to teaching

at Bishop.

C p v n b iK iC . llW e . ‘t 'e - r v n ^ , Mr. Rad does his
signature "combine like terms" pose with his geometry class.

Combine like terms is a Vi'a\' for students to remember to
put the similar numbers in an ee]iiation together. Mr. Rad is
known for maintaining a playful learning cn\ ironment and

hat ing tun things that go with the lesson of the day.
"Outside of school, 1enjo\' dj-ing and watching my
hometown's team, the Phillies," said Mr. Rad.

T~&AC>U<»e.r ^

Gabriel talks with student Casey
Martin (11) on the "Athletes vs.
Mathletes" day of spirit week. Mr.
Gabriel does not only teach religion at
Bishop McGuinness, but also helps at
other schools. "I teach online at
Alamance Community College and I
ha\'C taught world religions at William
I’eace University," said Mr. Gabriel.

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T2£>Ic . v n o d e - l, Mr. Rad
help.s Nick Madarasz (9) soKc a
problem. Plven though Mr. Rad is
from PennsyK ania, he went to
college locally at High Point
University and recened his
Master's degree in Educational
Leadership. He went on to teach
at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic School in High Point
before landing here at Bishop.

Mr. Gabriel takes the time to
have a brief discussion with his 8th period religion
class. Mr. Gabriel always kept busy and enjoyed
taking the extra time to talk with the class. "Well 1
have a 2 year old, and he keeps me pretty busy, too,"
said Mr. Gabriel.

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This year, the English teachers switched grade levels to prepare for a shift in I

the curriculum. by Sophie Cobb Photos: Hannah Boone ^

le .c - E u r & , Mrs.
Layman talks to her

freshman Knglish ^
class about a

challenging lesson >5
during class. Mrs.

Layman used to
teach sophomores,
but got to see all of
the new students as
freshmen this year in
their eery first high
school English class.

“S e - I ^ i c r Mrs. Rafferty 4 ll *c>W>nle.‘&, Ms. Lawrence sits at VicuocjI, Mr. Opachan helps

listens into the a seminar in her senior English her desk and works on planning out the a stiKient watn an activit}- during class. Last

class. I ’his t'car, there was no Al’ Literature days' lessons while supervising her year, Mr. Opachan taught freshmen, but this

because of the course realignment, which was class. Ms. Lawrence taught sophomore year he moved to itinior English. All

one of Mrs. Ralferty's fax’onte classes to teach. "1 English this year, as well as advising the sophomores, iuniors, and seniors took World

ditln't beliew that this work out in the beginning scliool's newspaper, the Villain Nation. Literature Cl.isses this year, and freshmen

but now I think that it will work out alright," took a genre study in literature.

said Mrs. Raflem.

T^ic-u-fe-fe I't', Student Perpespectives
Seniors have discussions
about the books they "I wa.s not affected by the switch but, I really
read in class. Most of enjoy Mrs. Layman and her teaching," said
the senior English Ashlee Wilson (9).
classes were fairly small.
"Since there are onh' 11 "I think the switch is good because I really
people in my class we enjoy Mrs. Lawrence's teaching style, and its
are all really close and nice not having to wait until senior year to
are able to have great pave her as a teacher," said Rachel Trego (10).
dicussions," said Mary
Lynne Kanir (12.)

Uard wc>rW,

Mrs. Kohl checks off "I believe it was a good switch because my
history will line up with the literature I am
students' Winterim
reading," said Emma Fritts (11).
placement forms after

school. "The course

sequence switch be a "When the English teachers switched, it
allowed me to have Mrs. Rafferty two years
great change once we are
in a row. I was excited because I love her
in alignment with the class," said Crystal Valente (12).

history department. It

will give students more

opportunity for cross­

curriculum learning," said Once the curriculum shift is finalized next

Mrs. Kohl. Her class was year, freshman will take a genre study in

the onlv mixed-let'el class, literature, sophomores will take world

with both juniors and

seniors in AP English literature, juniors will take American Q

language and literature, and seniors will take British

Composition. literature.

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Bishop McGuinness offers many science electives including
Marine Biology, Genetics/Anthropology, Anatomy/
Physiology, and Botany/Zoology. Mr. hiklund. Dr.
DiBenedetto, and Mr. Sickelbaugh teach these electives.

by Carter Shannon Photos: Sarah Grace Johnson

G i'p h 'o -p e r c^ll! Mary Kate
Walsh (10) is preparing a show box
lull ot gifts for children in need. The

botany students helped with this
project in the fall.

P D io P C r e .a 't'io » o -& ! Mr.
Eklund IS making bouquets with is
Botany Class. "I love how hands on
Botany is, and I enjoy Mr. Fklund's

humor," said Noah Saffer.

‘O C -ie.iO C -e.! Mr. Sickelbaugh teaches
science electives as well. He teaches two science electives:
anatomy/physiologv and anthropologv'/genetics. "1 don't
necessarily ha\e a favcirite science because I los e teaching all

of them," said Mr. Sickelbaugh.

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Nlc> P r € - ^ liv » i e .io allc>we-c7l! Dr. -for
DiBenedetto teaches environmental and marine
sciences. "Both of the sciences are fun to teach 'P u 't’u r e . ! Josefina Labra (11)
because they are very different from each other Takes notes during Mr. Sickelbaugh's
which makes it interesting," said Dr. class. Josefina takes three sciences,
two of which are electives. "1 take so
DiBenedetto. many because 1 plan on majoring in
science in college," said josefina.

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JcCref Livtf of 7idCt)trf

What goes on when teachers aren't in the classroom?

by Molly Bernard and Alyssa Scclcy

T ^ lV e. Ivo, History teacher, Mr.

Smith, loves to spend his Irec time scuba

diving. He has dreamed ot touching this

tank since 1968 when he first started diving

and finally accomplished his dream m the

year of 2008. He is diving in the Truk

Lagoon near a Japanese type 93 tank, at the

wreck of the Nippo Marti. "1 like to scuba

dive because I can get away from people and

feel free," said Mr. Smith.

Photo Credit: Mr. Smith

U p , Mrs. Garrett teaches her yoga class A - ■V
how to dio the revolved triangle pose. She has been
working at The Triad Yoga Institute since 1999. "I enjoy ■Me-r r i d e , p r On her weekends Mrs. McMillan
yoga for the health benefits. My meditation and yoga
practice make me do a better job at school. I really think enjoys riding on motorcycles with the one she loves most, her
that everyone benefits from yoga no matter the age or
level," said Mrs. Garrett. A fun fact is that Mrs. Garrett is husband. She has been "riding in style" for fifteen years now.

also a substitute bus driver. The coolest place she has been is the 'Pail ol the Dragon, which
Photo Credit: 'Phe Triad Yoga Institute
has 318 curves in eleven miles. "It is forced relaxation, you
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cannot do anything but sit there and enjoy the scenery," said

Mrs. McMillan. Photo Credit: Darryl Cannon

Iio b e-'t'w e.& i^
"H^e. lu^e.«c».
Mrs. McKendry lovus to
spund her free time during
the summer catching up on
books. "I enjoy rela.xing and
reading by the pool," said
Mrs. McKendr)’.
Photo Credit:
Mrs. McKendry

Radical

Recreation

l y "fuiO , Mrs. Kohl and her family are having a blast New to the school, Mr. Rad stays busy in his free time. While he is not
playing around at the Saint Pius Knights of Columbus Punt, teaching, he loves to visit his family in Philadelphia, e.xplore the
Throw, and Kick Football event. Outside of school Mrs. Kohl outdoors, lead youth ministiy and confirmation classes at IHM, and DJ
helps her kids with their homework and loves to do things with at local events. "I love to stay busy and help others in all that I do," said
her family, niece, and nephews. Photo Credit: Mrs Kohl Mr. Rad. Photo Credit: Mr. Rad

T ?re.am ^ 'f ’r u e . , Mrs. Sorrell and her family s

enjoy a magical trip to Disney World. They really like to take

family trips together. "We really enjoy getting away from all of

the responsibilities and just love to have fun together, like on

thrill rides," said Mrs. Sorrell.

Photo Credit: Mrs. Sorrell

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Seniors share about their experienees in the workforee

bv Kicra Brennan

\NOW\CKv^, Hannah
Boone (12) owns her own business know'n

as HHB Photography. She shadowed
Alyssa White at the Federal Reserve Bank

of Chicago to gain knowledge and
experience. Hannah learned so much
about the business world and life itself.
"My eyes were opened to the business
world. I learned that I some of the same
qualities of Mrs. White," said Hannah.
Hannah said that she can see herself being

a business woman with her added
knowledge about business. "Attention all
underclassman: Winterim is a wonderful
opportunity. Use it to \our benefit," said

Hannah. Photo Credit: Hannah Boone
Adam Alt (12)

explored many careers in the mechanical
engineering field. He learned 3D modeling

and saw the mantifactunng, design, and
testing of air filters at Purolator Facet, Inc.

Adam also followed the Lead Project
Manager from Volvo d'rucks. "I wanted to

see an array of jobs I could possibly go
into v,'ith an engineering degree," said

Adam. He enjoyed the experience and was
able to see what an average work day is for

an engineer. "I am still planning on
pursuing a degree in mechanical

engineering. If anything, W'interim has
reinforced that I want to be an engineer,"

said Adam.
Photo Credit: Adam Alt

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M e,dic-al P u blic-

Courtney
Decker (12) shadotved her tamiK 's
dentist and a senior associate at
Burson-Marsteller's \\ ashington
D.C. office. Burson-Marsteller is a
global public relations and
communications firm. Courtne\'
said that her dentist and his staff
were vert' welcoming and eager to
include her in their tasks. "I learned
a lot about the medical aspects of
dentistrv, and I enjoyed meeting
the patients," said Courtney. She
stated that professionals in the
public-relations field do many
different things, and no da\' is the
same. "I also learned that the public
relations field is very fast-paced,
which keeps you intrigued and on
your toes," said Courtne\". She
enjoyed the experiences she \s’as
given and is considering a career in
either field. Photo Credit:
Courtnev Decker

Sarah Grace Johnson (12) shaidowed

an artist who created and illustrated her own book called Moon Bouned Girl.

The artist, Leigh Ann Agee, was at America's Mart in Atlanta, where Sarah

Grace shadow'ed her. America's Mart is a huge market for boutique and store

owners who come to find items from artists that they wish to sell in their

stores. "Helping her set up her booth was really neat because when I first

showed up it was blank, along with the hundreds of other exhibitors so 1 got

to see evervone create their booths, from scratch to finish," said Sarah Grace.

Sarah Grace said that she learned about what it takes to advertise and run

vour own business. "I don't plan on pursuing this as my career because 1 am Q2i_
not exactly an artist," said Sarah Grace. Photo Credit: Sarah Grace Johnson

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Bronwyn Cortez
(12) poses with a statue of William
Shakespeare. Seniors and juniors were
allowed to take limited days off of
sehool for eollege visits, as long as

ever\- teacher signed off a form.
Photo Credit: Bronwyn Cortez

IpV liO , Marie Lawson
(11) and Lily Hiser (11) visit the

University of fdorida campus.
''Personally, 1 love big schools and
their atmospheres. Hat ing a football
team is a must for me, because 1 love
cheering on the teams and surrounding
mt’self with other people who do too,"
said Marie, f’hoto Credit: Lily Hiser

Endof anEra

Students share experienees of visiting colleges and what it's
like to start a new era in their lives. hv I’homas Hamlet

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Patrick Lancaster (11) and his dad visited Hanipden-
Svdney College in Virginia. "When you walk onto the campus, thet-
make you feel at home. Everv'one's really friendlv and willing to talk and
answer any questions," said Patrick. Photo Credit: Patrick Lancaster

Joseph Spillane (11) takes a selfie at UNC
Choipel Hill, adding the geo-tag from Snapehat. "It's important to go
visit a variety of schools and even some that you don't think you'll like,
because you never know. You might find you like a school \ou thought
you could never go to," said Joseph. Photo Credit: Joseph Spillane

A representative from High Point
University answers students' questions about aiTvthing, ranging from the
school's admission process to food to dorm rooms. While Bishop students
travel all over for visits, many college admissions reps come to talk to
students face to face. I^hoto Credit: Mrs. Gehling

gfi.lTY-

"I think it's important to go on a tour with an open mind, "I think a tour guide can really make or break the tour. Q
rather than coming in with a preconceived idea. You really No matter how great the school is it can be ruined if you
never know what to e.xpect. When I went to tour Davidson, can tell the tour guide isn't passionate about the school. n
I didn't know much about it and didn't think I wctuld be I toured Elon twice and the first tour guide made me 65
interested, but after the visit I ended up really liking the love the school, but the second tour guide didn't give the
school and I will probably apply there ne.xt year." same effect."

-Casey Martin (11) -Gina Koesters (12)

S h h ! I t 's L ib ra ry Tim e

The library creates a place for students to come home and study.
by MolK Bernard and AK’ssa Sccle\

Photos: Sarah Grace Johnson W e-lc-om e. b p bVie. liU r a r Y .

Mrs.Redmon helps explain to Margaret Ann

Finder (9) how to set up her user account

and Internet access. "1 want to make sure the

librart’ is a place that students feel welcomed

and where they want to come to work,"said

Mrs.Redmon.

‘t'c>

^C^Lc>C>l, according to Mrs.
Redmon, the best part oi

working here allows for more
creatn’it)'. "1 often find myself

trying to remember what it
was like when 1 was in high
school and try to apply that
to my decisions concerning

the librarty" said Mrs.
Redmon. F.very choice
hopefully made the library a
more student-friendly place.

\-\arc^ a'Y vJor\-,
Mrs. Redmon puts backs the

books used dtiring the da\'.
Mrs. Redmon works hard to
keep the library m order and
bb looking clean.

The tutoring center has

been running now for 8

years and was started b\'

iOr.Kathy Griswald. They

offer tutoring in all subjects

to all grades.They also

offer, SAT and ACT prep,

and study and organization

skills. What makes the

tutoring center unique is its

allows students to come in

when there schedules allow

it, limiting the commuting

to and from school often

need in other tutoring

programs. Students Lacy

Drane (9), Adam

Chinnasarai (11), and

Daegan Shigo (10), all take

advantage of the time they

have during the day to go Q
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pe.1 f ^ C -1 Hannah
Boone (12), Nicole Benitz

(12), Sarah Grace Johnson
(12), and Noah Saffer (10)
were the stall photographers

this Year lor the annual
Blueprints x'earbook. "Being
a t'earhook photographer is
a lot ot Itin, btit it requires a

lot ot responsibilitv," said
Hannah. It there were no
photos, that meant nothing
to write about tor other staff
members when it came time

to put spreads together.

Students worked hard every day to meet deadlines for the
newspaper and yearbook. b)- Ale.xandra Ladd

Photos; Hannah Boone

Melanie Vynalek( 12) and Ashlyn Hocutt(12) pose
in front ol the first newspaper handed out to all ot the students this year.
"M\’ tas'orite part is hat ing a party after each issue has been distributed. It's
nice to hat'e a break before we hace to start working on the next issue," said

Ashlyn.
L c>C>W|»^£1 l"t” C>Ve.r, Mrs. L.iwrence is looking over the final draft of

the MlLmi Nation and editing out all of the mistakes before sending the
paper to the publisher. Publishing one issue ot the paper took several weeks,

and deadlines tor rough drafts, final drafts, and photos all had to be met
before an issue was put into print.

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Yillfln h/ofioti Jfflff
2015-2016

Ashvln Hocutt editor-in-chief

Melanie Vvnalek editor-in-chief

Alex Finger cop}' editor

Morgan Auger editorial editor

Tavlor Fin special interest editor

Lauren Solti.s special interest editor

Logan Smith sports editor

Cassidv Kreber student life editor

Maia Cancro staff writer

Emily Jandzmski staff writer

Carolyn O'halloran staff t\'riter

Mar\' Mulqueen staff writer

Helen Perez staff t\'riter

Adannaya Ahamiroetugo staff writer

Lilly Bernard staff \\'i'iter

Trevor Bode staff writer

Beth Caress staff writer

Caroline Covte staff tvriter

Rilev Russel staff writer

Ashlee Whlson staff writer

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WCrW, Carolyn Q
0'Halloran(12)
laughs as she sees
Maia Cancro(12)
doing her homework
in the middle of
newspaper class.
"What I like about
newspaper is all the
friends that I have
made, and it has
helped me be a better
writer," said Carolyn.

E d it; ^
"Designing'our pages
takes up the most time
in class. We have to
9 make sure everything
J fits perfectly on each
page. Also the
program we use does
not have a grammar or
spelling error, so we
have to go through
each article to make
sure evert’thing is

I correct."Said Melanie

; Vynalek. She is
; working on editing the
: rough copy.

I V tave, a Peter Ingle ( l l ) asks ,i

question during his AP European Hi.ston- elass. This class

was not very big, as there were onh- a total ot 13 people in

the class, 11 were seniors and 2 were juniors.

- f e r p r a c - 't 'ic - e ,, Quwahia Wong-Lee
(12) works on a worksheet during her AP Statistics class.

"This class has been challenging for me in every way
possible," said Q. This }’ear's AP Statistics class was not
\ery big either: there were only 11 students in the class.

Jarvis Xu (12) gives a speech for
Tis AP European Historv class. Mr. Coble's European
History class often ga\ e speeches or presented power
points to better convey the information that was needed.

W Urt'h a r c , o\ so\ x \ , Mr.

Coble and Peter Ingle (11) talk before the class begins.

Mr. Coble is known for letting students ask him questions

about most topics before class.

AP classes.

-lo^r lo'^k into the world of a few

Students give a e Grace Johnson

by jack Lorenz

w U t iU ^ Ale

Frenandez (12) looks up at the board to

check her answers. In most math classes,

students solved problems on the white

board or on a worksheet for practice.

^ ^ e .'h W£7p W, Edward

Yan (11) gets to work on his AP

Computer Science assignment. This class,

taught by Mrs. Dolan, was the smallest AP

class this year, with only 3 students in the

Years of Excellenc

Get to know some of the teachers that have been at Bishop

the longest. li\ KtTii I’lioios; S.irali ( ii-.kl-Johnson

E vc-e.U c,K ic-e-
Mrs. Kennedy

has been teaching at Bishop for
35 years. During her first year,

her classroom was in a trailer
and it was very crowed. "My
favorite part about teaching is
the students. Getting to know
everyone and helping them
further their education brings a
smile to my face.,"said Mrs. y

Kennedy, pt"*

C U «io ^ e.,M r.
Preudhomme has been teaching
at Bishop lor 10 years. W'hen he

originally began, he taught
histor\’ for many years, and still

does. However, his focus has
been more on physics. He used

to have students work
individually, but has now used
more group settings. He related
Bishop to teaching in a college,

but he prefers high school
much more. "On my first day

of teaching at Bishop, I was
very nervous. Luckily there was

a student at the time named
Dex’on Miller who held the
door for me and said 'Have a

wonderful day'."

T U e, W li,M r.

Koepf has been at Bishop lor 23

\e.irs. W'hen he stared teaching,

he used to have more lectures,

bill now has siuilents wiirk m

group ein ironments.

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T ”aWi»o^ I'hall When the school was first
established, the school building was
Mr. Koepf sits, making sure his located on Link Road in Winston-
students arc doing their work Salem, before the new campus was
in his Honors Algebra II class.
built on Highway 66 in
F u i^ '"lc> vuo a Kernersville.
Throughout Mr. Ecflunds 35
1 years at Bishop, he has kept Classrooms were much smaller,
that spirit up. He was a little both in size and in the number of
confused his first couple of
days, but the chemistry teacher students.
at the time, Sister Rita, helped
him out. His classroom has Bishop focus a lot on the arts
always had a fun and spunky programs, and not as much on
spirit to it ." Working at Bishop
has never felt like a job. A athletics.
famous c]uote I heard once said
to find something you like to Fine arts was ver)' different.
do and you'll never work a day Students performed skits and you
m vour life," said Mr. Eklund. really felt as though you vA^ere in an

art museum. Since then it has
evolved into more of a festival .x

atmosphere.

^lad fo tn m f

Everyone trying to keep their grade passing, by doing their labs. hv Alexandra L.add

U'n'f'crv>ic\hic>vo,
Tyler Lininger, James
Lucas, Emma Bristol
and Rachael Ormond

(11) record their
intormation after .
completing their labs
lor the class. This t\as
a chromatograph)' lab
tx'hich show ed the
separation of dyes
from a mixture." The

labs we do 111
chemistry are hard and
a little bit stressful but

1 have a lot of fun
doing them and in the
end 1 learn a lot." said

Emma Britsol (11).
Photo Credit:

.Sarah Grace Johnson

3 lf?lc> ^ Y Garner

^ 1 ) and Josefina Labra(l 1)

experiment with germinating peas and

beans, and test how much C 0 2 is

formed in the cylinder. "AP Biology is

a tun class; we do a lot of experiments

and 1 have enjoyed all of them!" said

MolK'. Photo Credit; Nicole Benitz

I't'
Mrs. Sorrell is mixing
different substances in AP
Cheinisti'N'. She has to
lilter out all the diiterem
mixtures belore disposing ^
of them, because the)'
can't put them in the sink
or else it will clog and

cause a huge mess.

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orm un

In Mr. Ekiund's years at Bishop he has become famous for hf ‘Wc n Lab." For
those who are unfamiliar with this unique approach to scien» and ands-on
learning, here is a step-by-step guide:

What you need: a cup, soil, three worms, a .. and three b es of cei ^al

Step 1: Fill the cup up with whatever soil you choose.

Step 2: Get your three worms and weigh them one at a time.

Step 3: Place one worm in each cup and then put a different type of cereal in
each cup with the worm.

Step 4: Wait eight days and then way the worms again to see which won-
gained the most weight from which cereal.

Heidi Blyer(9) is baking a pizza to
imitate a cciTto help them learn all the parts of the cell. "The
pizza lab is one of the most educational and tun labs we have
done all year. Labs like this help boost my participation grade in
biology. Students enjoyed their pizza baking creations in the
cafeteria. Photo Credits: Nicole Benitz

Ci t)dpiy^(j ^C\Y^d, Gina Koesters (12)
helps her assigned buddy at the 2015 Speeial
OK’iiipics at Wake borest University. I like heing
apart oi Special Olvnipies because it s more thana
club. 1 like knowing 1 get to help people as a
member ol my club," said Ciina.

Up y j c j M CctnCtr

Presidents: Nieole Harrison, Mare Mulqueen
and Emma Fritts
Members: Claire MeDonough, Ccei Kammire,
Cassidy Kreber, Emily M'olverton

% ttry )a tiO n (ll C l u b

Presidents: Winnie Eiu and Rayna Zhou
Members: Giuseppe Pugliese, Madison
Moore, Kelly Vo, John Weng, Edward

Yan, Michelle Back, Joy Back, Aliki
Eeonard, Min Jung, Jack Xu

f^ooIcClub

Presidents: Morgan Graves and Makenna
Johnston
Members: Anne Malinda, Carolyn Tso-
Kuhl, Ralph White, Audrey MacDonald,
Bridget Kinsley

fptOcilOli^wpiCf

officers: Anna Petrangch, Ally Dabar,
Anna Marrujo and Annie EaMuraglia
Members: Jimmy Teza, Seth Conlon,
John Edmonds, Ben Drane, Eeo /
Garcia, Vance Jacobsen/

Club

President: Peter Ingle
Members: Kyeongjun Na, DoHun Kim, Maverick Li,
Patrick Coxwell, Skyler Ireland, Nick Nguyen, Steven Cui,
Ritchie Park, Logan Ikillins, Alec Merendino, Rayna
Zhong, KellyVo, Joy Back, Michelle Baek, and Jin Woo Bac

C C P oM ld C lub

Presidents: Logan Smith and Hannah Boone
Members: Maia Cancro, Amanda Brechko, Natalie
Hamlet, Lily Hiser, Jeannie Pfeiffer, Caity Burnham,
Melissa Rademaker, Mane Lawson, Carson Keith, and

Caroline Ballard

Leu C lu b

President: Ella Allen-Bolton
Members: Matias Crespo, Justin Russell, Andrew Knight,
Matthew Shields, Daniel Navicra, Jonathan Weaver, Trevor
Patrick, Brian Beckham, Spencer Webster, Mac Aydelettc,
Jack Arnold, Olnaa Dioli, Isabella Pardino, Hannah
O'Shaughnessv, Adaeze Chukwudebe, Donna Crink, Lydia
Specht, Molly Bernard, Kerry Garner, Lauren Darnell, Lilly
Bernard, Brianna Paul, Anna Pfister, Anna Zoretich, Claire
McDonough, Emilv Wolverton, Molly Garner, and Erica
Bovle

JilvY ] C l u b

Presidents: Leo Wells and Rose Draegar
Members: James Lucas, Phillip Johnstan, Anya
Laplanche-Dixon, Joe h’u, and Jerome Young

7S

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President: Rebecca Lassiter^
Members: Jake Anderholm, Jenna Basel, Rebekah Barret,

Seth Conk:)n, Danielle Curri, Ally Dabar, Jeffrey
Davidson, Scott Debrecht, Sean Farley, Logan Fowler,

Zach Fowler, Clare Gaylord, Colin Jacobsen, Da\id
Joseph, Julia Kane, Anna Marrujo, Juju McCuiston, Wes
Shannon, Elizabeth Sickelbaugh, Logan Smith, Madeline

Sorrell, Kevin Sow’inski, Marcie Spencer, Alex Stras^er,
Kienle Valentine, Tylen Watts, Ralph White, Derek

Wright, Zack Becker, Emma Bristol, Adam Chinnasami,
Jacob Clewis, Matias Crespo, Andy Essma, Sam Fohn,
Molly Garner, Hannah Hall, Gecilia Haggas, Natalie Hamlet, Nicole Harrison, Lilv Hiser, Min Jung, Elizabeth
Knorr, Natalie Kolosieke, Patrick Eancaster, Gasey Martin, Claire McDonough, Devon O'Brien, Belen Perez,
Jeannie Pfeiffer, Logan Smith, Joseph Spillane, Candyce Sturgeon, Jack Xu, Fidward Yan, Angelina Bassi, Erancis
Byungura, Brendan Chase, Hayden Davenport, Paul Farley, Alex Finger, Matthew Hammes, Taylor Holt, Jenny
Iruela, Vance Jacobsen, Andrew Kabealo, Sarah Lassiter, Shirley Li, Rainforest la, Jacob Mims, Andrew Ritzel,
Noah Saffer, Alex Sargeant, Carrie Sorrell, David Spencer, Nathan Strasser, Guanqi Wang, Zhengyu W'eng, Justin
Wear, Pariz Zhang, Gabriella Angiolina, Heidi Bleyer, Trevor Bode, Ethan Chase, Gennaro Coppola, Charlotte
Dabar, Diana Fernandez, Daniel Gabriel, Anissa Gatland, Hannah Gerstemeier, Andrew Hoang, Mikaela Kamsch,
Matthew Kelly, Grace Knapke, Shyana McDonald, Sean Muller, Riley Russell, Carter Shannon, Erin Silva, Henr}'
Sloyan, and Margaret Pinder

WritmaCreafivt C lub

President: CharlotteTdambnght

Members: Azuka Chukwudebe, Victoria Gonzalez,

Emily Bliss, Anthony Cancro, and Jack Blaisdell

r fo T C lu b

President: Bronwyn Cortez
Members: Callia Cortese, Allie Augustin, Taylor Finn,
Elizabeth Coyte, Caroline Scherzer, Ben Chappelow,
Ralph White, Sarah Grace Johnson, Anissa Gatland,
Courtney Decker, Carolyn O'Halloran, Marie Eawson,
and Katie Vest

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Ldtin Club

Presidents: Madison Ply and Parker Staszkiewicz
M em bers: M are Javier, M iehael Age)e\v, H ayden
Davenport, C hristine D udley, Emma Lloyd, Cina
Koesters, and Joesph O tteson

ftrviCt fportf

Presidents: Enk Bauer, Alex Sargeant, Tony Testa
Members: (Tiles (jahim a, Jaeob Mims, Noah Sexton,

Nash Sheehan

fpdniSf] Club

President: C ourtney Deeker and C rystal Valente
Members: Tia Cappueeio, Bronwyn C ortez, Sam
Dalton, M aggie C essner, M elissa Radcmaker, Alex
Strasser

Y o O CroTin^

Presidents: Clare C at lord, Carson Keith, and Jarvis Xu
M em bers: KelK’ C at lord, Sarah Lassiter, A liki Leonard,
Shirlev 1.1, M arcie Speneer, M attv Sorrell, M adison Tam ,

Mm Jungj

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President: Jeffrev Davidson
M embers: Julia Lrrington, Niel Ingle, Amanda
Kabealo, Andrew Kabealo, Danielle N ieters, Sam
lUhana, Kienle Valentine, M elanie Vvnalek

hic\Y\d[To(jttt)tr

Presidents: D anielle C urri and Kaitlvn Stilson
Members: Ale Pernandez, Ashlvn H ocutt,
Cam eron Smith

1
pollijujood Club

Presidents: Kiera Brennan and Emma Smith
Members: H aley Fisher, Anna Trego, Rachel Trego,
Beth Palmisano

Presidents: M adison Riggs and Noah Saffer
Members: Skylar A hm uty, Collin Clarke, Cammie
Cook, Connor C ortes, Donna C rink, C harlotte Dabar,
Andrew Desalvo, Desmond Freeman, Leo Garcia,
Vance Jacobsen, A ndrew Kabealo, Lizzie Knox, David
Molen, Ryan M oon, Lily Rowe, Bridget Simmons,

Harrison Simson, Carrie Sorrell, Ali Southard

Cdtb Club

P residents: Gabriel Bisti and M ay Li
M em bers: Edward Yan, Rainforest Li, Jack Xu,
Victor Carbone, David Chen, Adam
Chinnasam i, M ichael Angino, Carl Klier

VciY)Ct C lu b

Presidents: Sean Farley and Wes Shannon
Members: Sarah Aguirre, Adanna Aham-Iroetugo,

Anissa Gatland, Alexandra Ladd, Zach M urphy,
Joshua Shreve, M atty Sorrell, Jim m y Teza, Ashlce

W ilson, Derek W right



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■ r. the swim team does their traditional cheer before their

swim meet. The team always uses their eheer to get energized for the upcoming races. The

swim team, like all other teams, never backs down and never steps aside. They are the ones

who win or lose as a team. They arc the Photo Ciedit. Nicole Benitz

‘S w t f i r w i . ’I’ho Bishop defense swMrm around the ball carrier. "Our team had a lot more # /f
si/e and pht sicalit)' this year," said Nick Ackerman (11), " and we had a lot of starting

expenenee as well." 'I'he |umors gamed a lot of experience this year, and that will be ke\’ for
next t’ears team. I’hoto Credit: Hannah Boone

Ben Babcock (11) cox ers a receix'cr on the opposing team, f le must be
pi'eparetl to defend if the ball is ihixtw n to the receiver. "Ben has had a big impact on the team

this season because he is a great plat er wlio plat ed both offense and defense," said Coach
Jones. Photo Credit: Noali Saffer

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Future of Football

The Bishop football team took huge steps to become great pkwers.

by Thomas Hamlet and Jack Lorenz

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F - m ...

Q p Fans in the pit cheer on the varsity football team on a Friday
night. "The American theme is usually the first one we use every year, but this year
we decided to use it because we wanted to honor the 9/11 victims," said Hannah
Boone (12).The theme was used for the home game against High Point Christian.
Photo Credit: Hannah Boone

L e -T ^ T alW Peter Ingle (11) and one of his teammates

discuss what they need to do forme next play. Peter broke a lot of school records

this past year, and the wide receivers helped the team accomplish so much this past

season. Photo Credit: Noah Saffer

In ju ries P la g u e , the Season
An Interview with junior Jacob Clewis

Q: Which injuries affected the season?
A: We had several injuries, including John Edmonds (12) hurting his shoulder, Jarvis Xu
(12) injuring his ankle, and Austin Peters (11) tearing his ACL.

Q: Were the injuries major or minor obstacles? Why?
A: They were definitely major obstacles, mainly because they were all great players, and
our team was pretty small,

Q: Was there good depth behind the injured players? What qualities did these backups

A: We didn't have much depth, but the backups had the talent and work ethic that made
-3^

up for the lack of depth.
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Blocks, Bumps, and Buddies

JV and Varsity volleyball players work together through a new mentor system.

by Natalie Hamlet and Maximo Sprenkle

Lily Hiser
(11) prepares to hit the hall o\er the net to
the awaiting opponents. "Volleyhall is a bit

stressful at times, but it's a lot of fun and
obviously very rewarding," said Lily.
Photo Credit: Nicole Benitz

4ll Skylar Ahmuty (10)

Hashes her best smile to the camera. The JV
players were excited to get to know their

Varisty teammates so they could be better
prepared for Varsitt’ and to make more
lasting relationships.
Photo Credit: Hannah Boone

I'h PIu t The Varsity team gathers in a group huddle
before a game. 'We're all pretty close and work well together and
we've been reallv working this year to get closer s\ith the JV and
work with them, as well," said Ale Fernandez (12).
Photo Credit: Nicole Benitz

C pv»»C. Tia Cappuccio (12) and Julia Kane

(12) lunge for the IxTu as Julia Errington (12) watches the exchange.

"It's been hard to be out for much of the season but mv teammates

are all so supportive," said Julia. Julia had been out for much of the

season due to injuries but kept up with her teammates and friends

on the team in order to stay connected.

Photo Credit: Nicole Benitz

1*1", JuUa Errington (12) prepares to hit the ball to an
awaiting Kim Molen (12). "The new mentor system allows me to
get to know more people and be able to support them," said Kim.
Varisty and JV practiced together once a week and played games
to learn more about each other. Photo Credit: Noah Saffer

't p « e , 'h U e , r , JV players Megan
Standen, Caroline C o y t^ 9 ), Margaret Pinder (9), Anna Pfister
(9), and Caroline Deal (9) receive high fives from their
encouraging Varsit}' teammates. Coach Squires implemented a
new method of mentoring the JV players. Each Varsity player
was paired up with one or two JV players to practice drills and
get to know each other. Photo Credit: Nicole Benitz

Volleyball Valor

Julia Kane (12) has been on the volleyball team
since freshman year. Last year, at the start of the
season, she broke the ACL in her left leg. At the
start of this year, just as her leg w'as beginning to
heal, she tore multiple ligaments in her right leg.
Instead of giving up, she fought through the pain
and continued to support her teammates, just as
they did the same. Photo Credit: Hannah Boone

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The Last Race Win or Lose '
Winning is something
L p W '" 1J
Senior cross country members gave r -f
it their all for one final season.
.
bv MolK Cbirncr

between the boys and
gi rls, it was liard fo r
both teams to accept a

finish in states. "We
try not to dwell on it," said T a y lo r T rem b la y (9 ).
"We gave it our all and can always improve."

Matt Herndon
(11) gets to the second mile of his race and

keeps going. This is where most runners
lose their steam. "This part of the race is
crucial. Most people slow down here, so I
try to speed up," said Matt. Photo Credit:

Sarah Grace Johnson

T5c>le-

mc>c3)e.l«c.,
Henry Sloyan (9)

watches as the
Varsit}- Boys'
team warms up.
As an alternate,
he didn't run in
the state race but
still practiced
with the team.
"Next year I'll
have to take over
where the seniors
left off," said

Henry.
Photo Credit:

Sarah Grace
Johnson

The
Var:sity Girls' team sit together as tRey wait
to hear the results of their state race, which

they placed second in. When the newer
runners were more anxious, Sarah Grace
Johnson (12) was able to calm them dott'n
because she had experienced all kinds of
results. The juniors would look to Sarah
Grace to learn wJaat to do next year. "We're

going to have to take on the team next
\’car, so It's important we kno\s’ wJiat ss’e're

doing," said Cassidy Kreber (11).
Photo Credit: Bill Johnson

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Adam Pitman (10) is followed by John Paul Stepnoswki
(12) and Scott Debrecht (12). As a sophomore, Adam had a lot of pressure to perform well
on the varsity team. Because of the various ages, the team developed a mentoring
relationship. "It'll be weird not to see their faces even'day," said Scott. Photo Credit:
Sarah Grace Johnson

i4 e .lp " p u l Derek

Wright (12) talks to Zack Murphy

(9), Jackson Herndon (9), and Kerry

Garner (9) about how to proper!}- be

on the course to get the times. Just

like the past couple of years, Derek

was injured, but that didn't stop him

from participating on the team.

"Whether I'm running on not, I'm

going to be here. There's always lots

that needs to be done," said Derek.

Photo Gredit: Sarah Grace Johnson

‘UJ& may encount C lr » e .e .r le .c t d e .r ,Kerry
* defects, b u t iu< Garner (9) holds up a poster for
y not be d e fe r one of the runners as she
watches the race. As a
i /Mayo fine freshman, Kerry was a member
of the Junior Varsit}- team, but
still practiced with the Varsity. C*ts■
Because she was around them
so much, they were all a good
influence on her and inspired
her to run again ne.\t }-ear.
Photo Credit:
Sarah Grace Johnson

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The Girls Tennis team wins states
tor the second year in a row. Not
only did the team win states, hut
two ot the girls won double states.
Morgan Auger and Anna Pertangeli
won states tor doubles and also
became the first in Bishop histor)'
to win doubles states. "Winning
states last year was great, but
winning two years in a row was
even better," said Morgan.

Becky Auger (10)
runs to hit the ball over the net."As
returning eonierence and state champs, we
have been working hard this season to keep
our title up and have similar success."

F p u r 'hU e. L o v e . c 'P
Claire Rogers (9) changes

the score during a match. There are no refs
in tennis so the players are in charge of

keeping track ol their own score. "It can be
aw fill not basing rets to watch other

people's lines because I bas e no way to
know it the\ are cheating or not."

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Hit Us With Your Best Shot

The Varsity Girls Tennis team works to define their state title.

b\' Olivia Mangus, Bridget Kinsley, and Madeline Kern Photos: Olivia Mangus

f-lV e ., Morgan Auger and
Catlm Murphy (12) high five each other
after playing doubles. "Doubles are a very
important part of the team score. They
give the team the opportunity to bond
with each other, " said Morgan.

T~ ivvie. Tc* P l c i y

14ar<?l, Morgan Auger
(12) goes irTTor a hard hit. Morgan
won both team and individual state
titles last year and is working hard to
do it again this year.

GiThitOtfa r e - a d y , Melaine

Vynaleck 02 ) waits tor the
opponent’s serve. "When it's my turn
to serve, it can be the best part of the
match, but when my opponent serves
it can be really nerve racking."

, Anna Petrangeli (12)

works fiard to saveTne ball and hit it back
over the net. Anna played a big role on the
tennis team this year and was co-team
captain.

rs

Jack Arnold (11) gels read} to take a free
kick. Jack moved to Bishop McCjuinness as a
junior and quickly became a part of the
Bishop team. "Coming to Bishop so late into
my high school career was tough, but making
the soccer team made the change a lot easier,"
said Jack. Photo Credit: Sarah Grace Johnson

Brandon
Linares^9)scon is thn’d goalfagainst Mount
Aiiy. Brandon started on the Varsity team as
the center striker. He was one of the stars of
the team. "1 was nervous being a Freshman on
the Varsity squad, but then f saw that mv
teammates had my back and supported me
and 1wasn't nerc'ous anymore," said Brandon.
Photo Credit: Molly Bernard

^ Spencer
lW eb '^ er'(ll)'titles the throw m for the
team. "My favorite part about playing for
Bishop is that I have played with these guys
before and have faced these teams growing
up. The best part about the team is that you
can see our progress through the season and
everyone fulfilling their potential in each
game," said Spencer.
Photo Credit: Sarah Grace Johnson

Molen (10) gets ready to defend a c|frner kick
from Mount Airy. Dayid was a centerback for
Bishop and had to play a big role in helping
the team out.
Photo Gredit: Sarah Grace Johnson

Bringing the Heat

by Jack Arnold

Boys soccer learned to play as a team and made their way to the state
playoffs, fighting their way to the top.

Hi n - the team. Hodges has taken the team to a new level as they run

through their opponents. Logan Smith (11), a three year captain,

helped the team as a mid-fieldcr. He was one of the voices of the

team to help boost all of their confidence in their matches. "Being

captain for three years has given me confidence in my game and

drawn me closer to my teammates. Also, it has taught me to tr\' to

lead off the field," said Logan. Photo Credits: Molly Bernard

1 *" fAndrew Chappelow (12) plays the ball
'■’oTf tit^d^ n d e iy Andrew was a captain and a major player on the
team. "Playing at Bishop is fun yet competitive, we go to practice
and enjoy ourselves, but each person must battle to keep their
starting spot. The best thing about the team is the solidarity. We
have grown close as a unit and it has caused us to be vert’
successful," said Andrew. Photo Credits; Molly Bernard

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T~nC-W*£>, Crystal Valente
(12) does multiple back handsprings while
cheering at the basketball game. "Even though it
is nu’ first vear on the Bishop team I have gotten
reallv close with all the girls and 1will miss each
and everyone of them ne.\t vear," said Crystal.

Photo Credit: Noah Saffer

G o\ci a in d
the cheer

squad does their dance
at the homecoming

spirit week pep or rally.
"I realK' enjoy doing the

dances because they
gi\-e us a break from the

normal cheers and we
reall\- bond as a team
when we spend hours
learning them," said
Brownyn Cortez (12).

Photo Credit:
Noah Saffer

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The Varsity Cheer team shows their spirit for football
^ a n d basketball season.

V4

: , the cheer team started a
new tradition of doing push-ups ever}'
time the football team got a touchdown
this year. "Sometimes we dreaded doing
push-ups during the games, but it was
always exiting because it meant the team
scored and the push-ups did make us
stronger," said Sophie Cobb (9)

^ u p , the cheer team lifts up
three of their main flyer's into their most
challenging stunt. "This stunt could be a
little scar}' at times, but we had really
good bases and flyers this year so I was
confident that we could ptill it off each
time," said Rachel Trego (10).

a group of girls on the
cheer te,am lift their fiver, Marie Lawson
(11), into the air. The girls performed
difficult stunts all season along, some
even included flips.

Photo Credits: Olivia Mangus

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Varsity Boys Basketball expresses their
passion for the game and the bond
between teammates. bvHAiev I'iscluT r'hotos: Hannah Boone

4 l l 11^ o r c\ll Ben Babcock (11) gets ready to pass the ball

to his teammate during an offensive play. Coach Thompson has high

confidence in this team this year. "I am extremely impressed with the

boys passion for this game."

iB Be* B B e - \oOC\r<^. Desmond Freeman (11) goes up
for a quick lay up in the middle of one of the first few home games of
the season. Coach Josh Thompson spoke highly of the boys' bond and
teamwork during the season, and had high hopes for the young team.
"One thing I hope for these group of boys to take away from the game,

is the life lesson that through adversity and hard times the game will
always be there," said Coach Thompson.

more than

a“ game