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Administrators crack down on going to cars

Chicken day

A new record and a change

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CLub Participation

Students are exited for the new year and new clubs

Summer

Students come back to Aloha Week and a multitude of activities. see Page 8.

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Kelley welcomes new teachers

It Can Wait: According to Newsday.com, 3,000 teen

deaths and 300,000 teen driving injuries are a result of texting while driving. Texting and driving is a major problem with high school students. According to a recent survey done by AT&T, 43 percent of teens admit to texting while driving and 75 percent of those teens say it is common among their friends.

Some teenagers “text and drive every time they get in the car,” junior Josh Limes said.

Students instinct when they get a text is to respond.

“I sometimes text and drive but only at stop lights,” junior Ashley Karlovich said.

There are many reasons teens text and drive.

“We text and drive because we think nothing bad will ever happen,” Limes said.

Students text and drive because “they can’t wait and don’t really think about the consequences beforehand,” Karlovich said.

Testing and driving puts students at a bigger risk for accidents.

“Students text and drive because they don’t fully understand how dangerous it is,” junior Lindsey Dawson said.

Students need to realize how danger-ous texting and driving can be because “eventually something bad will happen,” Limes said.

“One text isn’t worth your car, hurting yourself or hurting someone else,” Karlovich said.

One text can take a life. “The text isn’t worth it. Just wait,” said

Dawson. Texting and driving takes so many

lives each year. Just remember the text can wait.

Kathryn PowersPowers is new in the English department, teaching freshman Comp I this semester and junior english next semester. She went to University of Oklahoma for her bachelor’s degree and Georgetown University for her master’s degree. Before Kelley, she worked for three years at Edison High School. Powers has lived in three countries.

Matthew AndrewsAndrews is new to the STC teaching computer literacy, financial literacy, Photoshop, C++ programming and coaching football and track. He graduated from Oklahoma State University. Prior to Kel-ley, he taught at Sapulpa High School. “I was born in Roswell, N.M.- home of the aliens,” Andrews said.

Spencer MacklinMacklin teaches pas-chal mystery, vocations, the church and techni-cal theater.He graduat-ed from the Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tenn. As a Peace Corps member, he created and taught agriculture programs in Senegal for two years. In college, he performed improv as a professional.

Christy HellardHellard teaches honors chemistry and earth science and will be teaching AP chemistry with Mr. Arenson next quarter. She went to NSU in Broken Arrow. While in high school, she participat-ed in varsity swim and volleyball. She received an Academic Achievement Award in Science Education- Chemistry. “I was interested in working at Bishop Kelley because of the close-knit family of parents, teachers, and students,” Hellard said.

Lisa BaumannBaumann joins the C-Wing teaching algebra 1, part 2, algebra 2b and coach-ing volleyball. She graduated from Doane College. Before Kelley, she worked at Mead Jr-Sr High School in Mead, Neb.; Urbana High School in Urbana, Ill.; Stillwater Public Schools; and Northern OK College in Stillwater.

Tiffany StevensStevens teaches biology and chemistry 1B and is helping with cross-country and track. She graduated from California Lutheran University and went to graduate school at University of Phoenix where she received a Masters in Secondary Education. She pre-viously taught at Bakersfield Christian High School in California and Tahlequah High School. Stevens enjoys wakeboarding and wake surfing; she has also run two marathons.

Zach KilburnKilburn teaches ecol-ogy, physical science, Advanced Place-ment environmental science, and earth science. Since gradu-ating from Oklahoma State University, he has taught at Tulsa MET High School. In addition to teaching, he plays bass in a few different bands and is a competitive rower.

BY ELIZABETH THEBAN

BY COURTNEY SNAPP

The AT&T texting and driving campaign is coming to BK

Out of Bounds: Administrators begin cracking down on students going to cars

Bishop Kelley’s long time rule about students not going to their car’s during school WILL be followed this year.

Bishop Kelley has always had a policy about students going to their cars during the school day, but no one has enforced it until this year. Instead of having a guideline that no one follows, the administration is making it a priority to apply this rule this year.

“When student go to their cars it creates a safety hazard,” Mr. Feilmeier said.

Even though for most students going to their cars is more convenient then walking though the crowded hallway to their locker in between classes, the school is more concerned with the safety of all Bishop Kelley students.

“Safety over convenience,” Feilmeier said.

Students disagree and think that going to your car, they think it is easier to use

their cars for a locker. “Not being able to go to my car has

changed my day because it makes it more inconvenient having to go all the way to the main building during classes in the STC,” junior Rebecca Gillis said.

On the other hand going to the car can take up some of the free time.

“Without going to my car I have no clue what to do with all my free time between classes,” senior Danny Slagle said.

Another problem with not going to the cars is the traffic jam it creates in the hallway and the locker area.

“With everyone going to the lockers it creates a large traffic flow which can be difficult to maneuver, luckily I am nimble and agile enough to weave my way through the crowds,” Slagle said.

There were “no inconveniences created by going to my car,” Gillis said. Now to go to the cars students have to go to the main

office and get a pass to their cars.The locker area is so small that it fills

easily. This makes it hard to do walk down the locker bay, especially when many student have to go though at the same time.

Students “think it was already safe to go to cars and think we should be allowed too,” Gillis said.

The administration decided that going to cars is a big risk for the Bishop Kelley community. They think that the students being safe is more important that incon-venience caused by having to go to our Lockers lockers.

“Safety over Convenience,”

said Mr. Feilmeier.

The senior lot has no students in it during the day. This parking lot, for seniors and teachers only, used to buzz with activity when students could go to their cars.. The administration’s new policy has been affective in deterring students from entering their cars during the school day. Photo by Scott Love

BY COURTNEY SNAPP

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C O L L E G E R O U N D - U PAs the year begins, it brings a wave of

stress and anticipation for the senior class. The time has come for college application and deadline, and Mrs. Cheryl Sanders and Ms. Maureen Lawler are ready to help the seniors.

“We’ll help you with your letters your resume, your essay, your questionnaire and your parents’ questionnaire. Those are all things at we have to have and your teach-ers have to have. And we can be working at that simultaneously,” Sanders said. “So many kids are intimidated to come in be-cause they’re like ‘I don’t even know where to start I don’t even know what to say’. But that’s okay because this can be confusing it, it can be daunting, but it can be a lot of fun.”

The college counselors are here to help students apply to and choose a college that’s right for them.

“It’s what each kid is looking for and does that school offer what you’re looking for” Sanders said. “It’s not where you go it’s what you do with where you go.”

When applying, “pay attention. Do the best you can. Come and ask our help, that’s what we’re here for. I’ve got no problem reading essays. It may take me a couple of days, but I have no problem reading them,” Lawler said.

Think about how far you want to be from home, what groups you want to be active in, and if the college you looking at fits into those categories, said Lawler.

“It comes down to if there is a specialty program you’re looking for and what is the student looking for in the school,” Sanders said.

Students need to visit colleges that they are seriously thinking about going to, said Sanders.

“It’s really about forging those relation-ships with the representatives. It’s about visiting the campus. We always say don’t choose a school until you have visited it,” Sanders said.

During the process, “I’ve had students who I think will be great at several differ-ent places and they go and visit and say ‘I

didn’t like that,’” Lawler said. “You can do great things wherever you go if that’s what you choose.”

When asked for tips on the admissions process, Lawler said “Read. Read. Read. Deadlines. Deadlines. Deadlines.”

Sander replied with “It really is about time management, so that you don’t get overwhelmed. It is about paying attention to deadline and doing things in an orderly fashion.”

While applying for colleges, many stu-dents apply for scholarships. For example, Arkansas has a program where with a 3.25 GPA and a 24 ACT, Oklahoma residents can get in-state tuition.

“The more (scholarships) you apply for the better your chances are. Try to raise your ACT score because those mean mon-ey,” Sanders said.

When sending applications in, “don’t just throw something together at the last minute for scholarships. I guarantee you that whether it’s our state schools or Coca-Cola they read what you send them,” Lawler said.

BY ELIZABETH THEBAN Photo courtesy missouri.edu, okstate.edu, ou.edu, ku.edu, utulsa.edu, uark.edu

SizeCostMascotLocationDeadline

LargeEstimated $23,835Boomer SoonersNorman, Okla.April 1


LargeEstimated $37,043JawhawksLawrence, Kan.April 1


MediumEstimated $50,500Captain CaneTulsa, Okla.None Listed


LargeEstimated $20,098CowboysStillwater, Okla.None Listed


LargeEstimated $33,196RazorbacksFayetteville, Ark.August 1


LargeEstimated $37,930TigersColumbia, Mo.None Listed

“The campus is very well connected, all of the students are very proud of attending this great university.”

-Trevor Snapp, Class of 2013

“There’s something about those six columns, the tiger, and the community that make me feel like I’ve found the right place.”

-Allison Newton, Class of 2013

“There are so many events on campus for students that include free food, raffles and con-tests. The campus in Fayetteville is beautiful.”

-Isabel Dobrin, Class of 2013

“All the professors are really nice and under-standing and everyone on campus is very welcoming and always say ‘Hi’ to you.”

- Elizabeth Choate, Class of 2013

“ It’s great not having to go to class for eight hours straight. Though I have to study, Bishop Kelley really prepared me for college.”

-Claire Hudak, Class of 2013

“I love it here already and even though I miss Bishop Kelley so much, my classes definitely prepared me for college.”

- Audra Brulc, Class of 2013

The Bishop Kelley College Counselors discuss the application process and scholarships

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CHICKEN STRIPPED A further look into this year’s new chicken day record and recipe

It’s Wednesday at Bishop Kelley, just before your class is dismissed to lunch. Although the clock reads 1 minute before lunch, it feels like that last minute is lasting ages. Just as it seems you would be stuck in class, the clock finally changes! Students come rushing out of their classrooms and dash to the cafeteria, just to be first in line. What are BK students waiting in line for? Chicken, of course!

According to many Bishop Kelley students, there is one specific meal they look forward to: Wednesday’s lunch, a.k.a. chicken day. It consists of chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, and biscuits. It is the most popular lunch Bishop Kelley serves every week.

This year, the school goes through 14 cases of chicken every Wednesday, whereas last year the cafeteria went through 11 cases. One case of chicken weighs about 20 lbs. Chicken day has a new school record this year! A total of 171 pounds of chicken was consumed by BK students on the first day of school.

With the new chicken day record comes a new chicken served. A few adjustments have been made to the chicken this year. Compared to the chicken served last year, Peanut describes the new chicken as “less bready, and more meaty.” She also said, “this means more chicken for [BK students].”

Before the chicken is consumed, it has to be cooked. Peanut, one of the cafeteria workers at Bishop Kelley, said she “starts cooking the chicken at about 10 in the morn-ing.” It takes all of the cafeteria workers approximately one and a half hours to prepare enough batches of chicken for 1st and 2nd lunch. Chicken for 3rd and 4th lunch starts being cooked around 10:30 a.m.

Junior Adam LaManque said, “Chicken day is by far the best meal to order at Bishop Kelley.” LaManque further explained that chicken day is “the only good meal served.”

Although the chicken at Bishop Kelley is the favorite meal of many students, some students disagree. Senior Kristina Ngo said “Mystery Tuesday is [her] favorite day because [she] likes to try something new every week.”

BY CASSIDY MIDDLETON

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Photo on left: Graph that shows the estimated percentage of stu-dents that order their lunches on certain days of the week. On chicken day, far more than half of the school orders chicken.

Photo on right: Food served on chicken day, consisting of chicken strips, mashed potatoes, and a biscuit. Photo by Elizabeth Theban.


How ‘smart’ are you?Some people may wonder what a

Trapper Keeper and Kelley’s new Wi-Fi have in common? Everything,

according to Principal Curt Feilmeier.When he was in school, Trapper Keep-

ers were banned. The thick organizational binders didn’t fit into the system the school already had. However innovative, they were too big for the locker and caused damage to school property. Eventually, the school came around and let students use the “good tool for organization,” Feilmeier said.

The new Bring Your Own Device plan parallels the Trapper Keeper, Feilmei-er said. New technology was originally banned, but after consideration is now allowed as a tool for learning.

“Now we’re giving you permission to use the devices,” Feilmeier said.

Starting this year, students can bring technology that “suits your fancy and we’ll see how it fits in,” Feilmeier said.

With the new system, “it never hurts to

ask as long as you’re asking the right per-son. The answer might be no, but at least you asked,” said Feilmeier.

The program is designed to give Kelley students an advantage in the future. In now common online classes, students need a different skill set and a different since of responsibility. Kelley wants to “build that library of smart tools for you,” Feilmeier said.

Feilmeier wants all students to think of the phrase “SMART” when they hear about smart phones or technology.

“Use devices to benefit yourself and not to hurt yourself,” Feilmeier said.

Feilmeier worries about how students will act online.

“People seem to turn as their virtual self. It’s a scary test because I know how people could use it in the wrong way,” Feilmeier said.

The key message is use electronics in a positive way to achieve academic and per-sonal success. The administration wants to promote sites that help students in subjects that they are struggling with, such as Khan Academy and Purple Math.

Feilmeier was reluctant to say what smart meant to him because he “almost wants you to define it.”

That being said, students need to figure out what “SMART” means to them.

Feilmeier talked to Kelley grads to find ways to use technology in way similar to how it will work in college.

Kelley wants to work with students on how technology is used throughout the school and encourages people to give them suggestions.

BY ELIZABETH THEBAN

At the first all-school Mass, Mr. Curt Feilmeier introduces his newest phrase: “SMART”. “I’m excited, jealous, and nervous about students using Wi-Fi in school,” Feilmeier said. Photo by Paige Gentling.

GOALS FOR

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1. Creativity and Innovation

2. Communication and Collaboration

3. Research and Information Fluency

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

5. Digital Citizenship

6. Technology Operations and ConceptsTaken from iste.org/nets. Mr. Feilmeier gave this list as an explanation of what he wants Kelley students to do with the newfound access to tech-nology during the school day.


Have you ever sat at home,watching TV in the summer and wondered what your classmates were up to? Some stude-tns sat at home wondering this summer, while other students spent their summer outside of the country. Taking part in mission trips all over the United States is another way summer was spent by some BK students.

Junior Nicole Vanderburg spent two weeks of her summer in Israel. She visited several prominent tourist sites while she was there, including Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee, Capernum, Jaffa, Samaria and several more.

Walking the trail of Jesus and his dis-ciples and visiting many church/archaeo-logical sites were just a few things she and her family did while they were in Israel. Visiting first century synagogues, which

Vanderburg described as “very cool,” was one other thing she did. She even swam in the Dead Sea.

Vanderburg explained that her, “favorite part would have to be just ob-serving how other religions exist in such a devoted country.”

Another trip this summer was taken by junior Matthew Fleske. He visited a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Fleske went, “scuba diving, ATV mudding, zip lining, rappelling, and swimming both in the pool and in the ocean.” Amongst all of these activities, his favorite was rappelling. Rappelling is very similar to rock climbing; a per-son only descends safely down a rope, whereas rock climbing involves climbing up large boulders.

A third trip taken this summer by a Bishop Kelley student was by junior Claire McKenzie. This trip was not exactly relaxing. She went on a mission trip. She went to Crown Point, New Mexico, where she and the other kids stayed and worked. She and a bunch of other Christ the King teens had attended the same trip. They joined with a youth group from Chicago.

While there, McKenzie repaired and built houses for the local Native Amer-icans. In the middle of the desert, they stayed in a church and one other building. The other building McKenzie and the other kids stayed in was described by her as “very tiny” and it was also used for a classroom.

McKenzie said her “favorite thing [she] did there was hiking to the top of a mountain and did quest there.” She further explained it as “really cool.” They all watched the sunset, too.


Soakin’ up the Summer Sun

BK students spend their summer traveling to different parts of the world

Junior Nicole Vanderburg wearing her Israeli turban, while visiting Capernum on her vacation to Israel. Photo by Jim Miller, the minister at the First Presby-terian Church.

A sunset picture of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that Junior Matthew Fleske took with his iPhone. He was at the Resort. Photo by junior Matthew Fleske.

BY CASSIDY MIDDLETONView from the swimming pool at the resort in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico during the daytime. Photo by junior Matthew Fleske.

Junior Nicole Vanderburg and her friend standing in front of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Israel. Photo by Jim Miller, the minister at the First Presby-terian Church.

Junior Claire McKenzie and junior Kendra Poarch pose for a photo in Crown Point, New Mexico while on their mission trip. Photo by McKenzie’s friend.

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ALOHA, KELLEYThe students welcomed in a new school

year with several activities: Kiss Your Mama Goodbye, the Back to School Barbecue, Alo-ha Dance, Freshmen Swim Party, Freshmen Girls Pizza Party, and Freshmen Lock-In.

The seniors were ecstatic to envelope the freshmen with a sea of red on the first day of the school year. Following tradition,

freshmen were forced to kiss their parents goodbye before being allowed to exit the car and welcomed onto campus.

“Holding a poster and yelling at younger people while listening to music has always been one of my favorite pastimes. It was definitely a lot more fun to be the obnoxious senior yelling at the freshman than it was to

Waiting for cars with freshmen to arrive, the seniors line up in their red shirts with hand made signs for Kiss Your Mama Goodbye before the first day of school. “The energetic atmosphere was exhilarating as we forced the freshman to kiss their parents. It was pretty funny when Danny Slagle asked one of the freshman boys to kiss him on the cheek before leaving the U drive,” senior Kristina Ngo said. Photo by Ashleigh Rauner.

Senior Emily Sanderlin serves free food to other students at the Back to School Barbecue. “The back to school barbecue was a huge success this year! Serving hot dogs is always a wonderful time!” senior Emily Sanderlin said. Photo by Ashleigh Rauner.

Splashing through the pool, freshmen gather at the swim party held

in their honor. “The best part of the frosh

swim party was having a chicken fight and me

winning,” freshman Garrett Elias said. Pho-to by Ashleigh Rauner.

Mr. Oberste addresses a crowd of freshmen at the beginning of the Lock-In. The stu-dents went on to play games and skate through the evening. “The frosh class this year is like no other-- they are extremely loud and energetic. The upperclassmen better watch out!!” senior Ashleigh Rauner said. . Photo by Brother Richard

Hoisted above everyone else, two Kelley students crowd surf during the Aloha Dance. Students mingled and enjoyed music with the rest of the Kelley student body. Photo by Jack Calvert.

BY ELIZABETH THEBAN

Kelley welcomes students back with Aloha Week and other activities


Freshmen Ryan Moore walks through the B- Wing hallway towards Freshmen Lock-In activities. “The freshman lock in was awesome, but very exhausting afterwards. Although I would say I enjoyed it very much, and was worth the tiredness,” Moore said. Photo by Brother Richard.

Seniors Peter Simmons, Emily Sanderlin, Eston Blair, Mackenzie Staurovsky and Julie McElroy hold signs to welcome freshmen into the Kelley family. Kiss Your Mama Goodbye traditionally starts the freshmen’s journey into high school. “It was so much fun getting to see all the freshman arrive, we wouldn’t let them out of the car until they kissed their mom. It was fun to see the fresh-man get into it, one car pulled up with balloons and paint on their car,” senior Julie McElroy said. Photo by Ashleigh Rauner.

Struggling for balance, freshmen skate their way through Skate Land at the Freshmen Lock-In. “I think this freshman class has some serious potential. For one, they out-number every other class so that is a serious advantage when it comes to competitions and pep rallies,” senior Nik Scott said. Photo by Erin Whitehead.

At the Aloha Dance, Kelley students show off their Hawaiian shirts and spirit. The dance, complete with music, lights, and snow cones, takes place in the court-yard next to the gym. The Kelley tradition let students say ‘Aloha’ to the new year. “It was surreal to be dancing in Hawaii for a night!” senior Eston Blair said. Photo by Jack Calvert.

be the intimidated freshman,” senior Nik Scott said.But freshmen were not subjected to initiation rights for long, the

school wide Back to School Barbecue commenced later that day at 5:30 p.m. The students enjoyed a gathering where student council leader handed out free hot dogs.

The fun continued on Friday night when the Aloha Dance kicked off the year in style. In the courtyard, every grade gathered together under the stars for music, snow cones, and to show off their Hawai-ian shirts.

Throughout the week, students were encouraged to find the flower with their name and turn it in to Mr. Gary Oberste’s office for a chance at free dance tickets for the whole year.

“We will do something similar next year other than flowers. It is a keeper for sure. Emily Sanderlin and I were brainstorming during one of the Stuco Summer Work Days and came up with the flower to welcome back students. We added the number to turn it into a contest... a big hit,” Oberste said.

But the real highlight of Aloha Week came later: the Freshmen Lock-In, the traditional gathering of all freshmen students and hold-ing them over night in a sleep-deprived haze. While kept overnight, students participate in get-to-know-you games, roller skating, and competitions for the best cheer, just to name a few activities.

“It gave me and odd feeling to be able to flashback to my fresh-man lock-in, and remember how much I looked up to the seniors at the time. Also, people-watching as a senior brought some really big smiles to my face. This was much different from my freshman year, when we had at least 50 less kids” senior Ashleigh Rauner said.

The welcome activities set Bishop Kelley “off to a fantastic start to a great year. It is going to be one of the best!” Oberste said.

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locker bay brawlAs the year begins, students face the

inability to go to their cars during school hours. Unlike previous years, teachers are ac-tually patrolling the parking lots. Faced with detention and fines, students have stopped using their “lock-CARS” and have started using their actual lockers.

The locker bays are now crowded and congested with students rushing to and from classes. People who used to avoid that area and go to their cars now add to the chaos that already existed. The collective mass of aggressive students limits locker access.

There is no way to get near your locker, and trying to cross to the other side of the lockers is nearly impossible. With all the commotion, students who have classes in the STC have trouble getting there on time.

People have to fight their way to their lockers. By getting books out of your own locker, you risk bodily harm. It’s not an unusual event to take an elbow to the ribs, be kneed, or be hit with books while reaching

for your things. The lockers have become a game of bumper cars, where no one comes out unscathed.

People can be uncourteous and disrespectful when it comes to person-al space, but the only reason people act that way is because they are fight-ing to get to their lockers as well.

Students need to learn how to avoid colliding with other people in the hallway. People are getting tired of being smacked in the head or being ran into. When you’re in the locker bay, try to do your best to be aware of those around you. If everyone going to their locker between classes was a little more courteous, the experience would be less traumatic for everyone involved.

Inforcing the parking lot rules has crowded students. It might make sense from the administrative perspective, but it leaves students dealing claustro-phobia around their lockers.

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Welcome to the ClubMembers are excited to see their club succeed at Bishop Kelley

Last year, I signed up for five clubs and, except for Student Council, attended exactly zero meetings. Of course, it never really mattered. I never heard about a single meeting, nor was I sure a meeting ever took place for any club that I was ‘involved’ in. I am afraid that many students experienced something similar. In past years, only a few clubs were what I would consider to be successful. I wished there was more involve-ment in Bishop Kelley clubs. Finally, I think that is all going to change this year.

According to senior Duncan Spears, “almost all of the clubs [last year] were dis-appointing and rarely met, if that.”

This has been a pattern at least in the recent years of Bishop Kelley. There is excitement at the Club Fair as students fran-tically scribble their signature on as many sign up sheets as they can stand in line for, a few meetings with low attendance, and after that complete apathy sets in.

“Clubs are import-ant because it brings people together that have a similar interest, people that may not know that they have something in common with other people,” Spears says.

This is why clubs must have more em-phasis in Kelley life. Spears will be president of the British club this year.

“I thought I could bring a new perspec-tive to it,” Spears says. “We have had a pretty good start. Its important to get people to come to the first meeting and really explain what the club is going to be about. Get peo-ple involved because its not just about the people that are involved, it is about every-one that is in it. You want everyone pulling together to make the club great and share in one interest.”

Senior Daniel Barone, president of the

Ultimate Frisbee Club, said “clubs have not done enough that could be done to spark a student’s interest. For Ultimate Frisbee specifically, you can just go through a Fris-bee around. You will see these people in the halls and get to share stories.”

Companionship is an important aspect of having clubs.

“You create another group of friends to be able to relate with. Clubs improve the high school experience. If it is something that you enjoy then you can convince other people to do. You have to go out of your shell, and convince people it would be something that they would enjoy,” Barone said.

There are many ways you can get the word out about your club: use the Daily Bulletin for announcements, send memos,

get teachers to remind students. If it comes up often, it will catch on. That is all that is needed: participation.

Senior Kaitlyn Ter-rell, president of the Art Club, said “Clubs help kids individualize themselves. It helps you become social, and gives you a new

perspective on social groups and broaden you social circle so you can appreciate peo-

ple culturally because Kelley has so many groups that go unnoticed. I think it is a big deal that people see that they have talent.”

Art Club is one of the few clubs new to Bishop Kelley.

“There are a lot of people that have talent but sometimes it isn’t expressed very well so this is a way to get people involved.” Terrell says. “You have to put forth the effort.”

Obviously, it is too early in the year to tell whether or not Bishop Kelley clubs will be a success. But clubs aren’t just a fad for people to talk about at the beginning of the year, they are about commitment and belonging something.

By Scott Love

Club ChoicesACADEMIC BOWL

NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

DRAMA CLUB

FUTURE TEACHERS

IMPROV TROUPE

ROBOTICS TEAM

LANGUAGE CLUBS

JAZZ CHOIR

CHOIR

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

POLITICS CLUB

FOOD CLUB

SCIENCE CLUB

SPECTRUM

UNITED NATIONS

VIDEO GAMES CLUB

AK-BK BIKE TO SCHOOL CLUB

CLASS BOARDS

STUDENT COUNCIL

LINK CREW

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Carson Mathes throws the Frisbee down field while Andrew Turrcotte covers him. The Ultimate Frisbee club plans to have a competitive season. “Ultimate Frisbee is a good thing to get involved in at Bishop Kelley. It is a good way to be active,” Mathes said. Photo by Scott Love.

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Tulsa Ticket:

Blake SheltonOct. 4

Ticket Price - $52

EaglesOct. 9

Ticket Price - $177

Justin TimberlakeNov. 21

Ticket Price - $177

KrewellaOct. 14

Ticket Price - $25

Walk the MoonOct. 10

Ticket Price - $18

Ben RectorNov. 3

Ticket Price - $20

BOK CENTER

Cain’s Ballroom

BY COURNTNEY SNAPP

Kelley Football Games:Friday, Sept. 20 - Coweta @ BK Friday, Sept.. 27 - @ HaleFriday, Oct. 4- Durant @ BK Friday, Oct. 11 - @ NobleFriday, Oct. 17 - Shawnee @ BK Friday, Oct. 25 - McAlester @ BK Friday, Nov. 1 - @ Memorial Friday, Nov. 8 - @ Skiatook

Kelley Volleyball Games:Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Edmond North @ BKThursday, Sept. 26 - Edmond Memorial @ BKFriday, Sept. 28 - Frosh Tournament @ BKTuesday, Oct. 1 - BTW @ BKThursday, Oct. 3 - @ Broken ArrowFriday, Oct. 5 - JV Tournament @BKThursday, Oct. 10 - Class 6A RegionalsFriday, Oct. 18 - Class 6A State

Upcoming Concerts & Kelley Games


Loving LAFFALooking for the perfect falafel? Try Laffa Medi-Eastern

Restaurant in the Brady District Downtown.

Amongst the new life that flows through the restored Brady District a new restaurant has found itself jam packed with customers at 111 N. Main St. Just across the street from the Guthrey Green.

The first and most noticeable aspect of Laffa is the large panel windows that allow you to see the unusual and appeal-ing decor as well as the people inside. The white lighting hangs from the ceiling which gives the restaurant an exotic and modern design. The scene inside is just as spectacular as one might have hoped from looking inside. There are a great number of people inside, but it isn’t overwhelming or crowded. There was no wait at all even though it was 7 p.m. on a Thursday.

On their website Laffa states that their “mission is to strive to welcome you with generous & genuine hospitality, to cheer-

fully pay special attention & consideration to your comfort & well being while you dine here at Laffa”.

All of the waiting staff members are ex-tremely diligent in making sure that you have everything you need, whether it is water or some delicious flat bread and dip.

The food itself is unique and cooked very well. Be careful about what you order because much of the choices on the menu are acquired tastes.

Make sure you like Middle Eastern because there is not many other choices.

The prime time to go check out Laffa is at dinner time, but don’t worry, there is a to go station on the side of the building for a quick bite while on a stroll around the Brady District.

With Laffa’s prime location, great ser-vice and quality food, Laffa has become a number one choice for people who like to eat with style and are looking for some-thing different for dinner or lunch.

Check out Laffa while at the Brady District.

Manakish is an Arabian pizza that is a popular choice at Laffa. Manakish (9.99) is topped with eggplant tomato sauce, za’atar, feta, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes.

For an appetizer, be sure to try the Half Medley (9.99) which includes laffa bread and your choice of three different kinds of dip. The laffa bread is a flat bread that serves as the perfect bread for dipping.

By Scott Love

www.dishinanddishes.comPhoto by Elizabeth Theban

Photo by Scott Love

Photo by Scott Love

Photo by Scott Love

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Fall Sports PreviewA first look into BK athletes’ own predictions of this season’s fall sports

Volleyball

Volleyball player Justine Pelger, is very eager about volleyball season as a junior. She described the volleyball team as a “very athletic and flexible bunch of girls with a ton of poten-

tial.” On the other hand, she is a little hesitant and timid about this season because “there is still a lot to learn.”

All the passing, serving, hitting, and blocking drills Pelger partici-

pates in during practice will show the teams’ strength on the court during their games. Pelger said she counts

“everyone in 6A” as this season’s rivals. Each team they play will be tough to beat. To win the ultimate

goal, a state championship, the vol-leyball team will have to work very

hard.

Football

Senior Adam Lawhorn is very pumped for this football season. At the same time, he is ner-vous. “I am pumped to finally be back in foot-ball, and nervous on the other hand.” Lawhorn

has “prepared [his] entire life for [his] senior season.” Lawhorn knows success will not come easy this season, which is what makes him ner-

vous. The Bishop Kelley football team has all the elements to be great, but Lawhorn explained that he and his teammates “need to work extra hard to reach [their] ultimate goal: a state championship.”

This season, the Comets will play several big rivals. McAlester is a huge game, and it “ends

up determining the district title,” said Lawhorn. Another big non-conference rival is Coweta.

Lawhorn said this game “always comes down to the wire.” Finally, there is McGuinness, one of the biggest rivals of the Comets, who they beat

25-22 on September 13.

Girls Cross CountryJunior Amber Obermeier is

ready for this season of cross-coun-try. Obermeier’s main goal as an individual is “to continue beating

every running record of hers.” She has set several individual goal,

and continues to achieve each one. Running hard daily is one thing the girls must do to acheive their team

goals. As a team, she explained their goal this season is “getting

better than 10th place.” Just like every other sport at Kelley, a state championship is a major goal.

Boys Cross CountrySenior Nathan Major, one of

the senior leaders for this season’s cross-country team, is not exactly

pumped for this season, but he isn’t quite nervous either. He

explained that “it is [his] senior year, and [he] does not want to

mess up.” Major said, “I have two ultimate goals this season for the

boys cross-country team: to get in the announcements and to take

1st place.” Major further said, “destroying Jenks in cross-country is another big goal for [him] this season as a team.”

Softball

Senior Jordan Chimento, one of the leaders of the Bishop Kelley softball team,

has big goals for the team. She said “to win regionals, have a winning record, and to

become closer as a team are some of [her] goals.” Individually, Chimento has some goals for herself as a leader this season.

“Making All-State, being a good role model for the younger girls, and being a good and supportive leader” are a few goals she aims

to acheive this season. The biggest rival for the softball team this year is Lincoln

Christian, and to defeat Lincoln Christian, the softball team “will have to work on not

having errors and have more RBI’s this season.” The somewhat intense practices

help the girls work hard and get better, and some days practices are “relaxing and fun,”

Chimento explained.

BY CASSIDY MIDDLETON

Photo by Ervin PhotographyPhoto by Brother Richard

Photo by Brother RichardPhoto by Brother Richard

Photo by Brother Richard


Lacrosse COMES TO KELLEY

At Bishop Kelley there are a multitude of clubs and sports to choose, but there has never been lacrosse. Now joining the ranks of Bishop Kelley sports, lacrosse is gaining popularity across Tulsa

with Bishop Kelley at the forefront. The lacrosse team currently has approximately 64 members. Student founder and President junior John Pense says, “Tul-

sa has a really small program for high school kids for lacrosse. We really wanted to spread the sport and get more kids into it so the sport can become hopefully an official OSSAA sport.”

Pense has played lacrosse for six years. He has multiple scholarship offers for lacrosse.

“I really want to spread the word throughout the school. We did a lacrosse clinic at the school to raise $2,000 dollars for the team,” Pense says.

Lacrosse season starts in the spring, however practice is currently taking place every Tuesday and Thursday. Players meet to run through the basics with players who have previous knowledge with lacrosse like senior Mitchell Oglesby.

Oglesby explains his favorite part of lacrosse is, “whenever my team scores a goal. Whenever I am on the field. It makes

me feel like a part of the team.”“I would love to advance the sport in general, get it known

across Tulsa, and I think we are doing that very well especially with Bishop Kelley. We are kind of being the vanguard for the entire community. It shows the private schools or even the schools like Jenks that we can fill a team. I think we will have a good league,” Oglesby says.

Lacrosse is a skill sport, but it also requires rigorous amounts of strength and endurance. “For my own personal goals I just want to get better. I want to be able to make quicker decisions because there are so many times on the field when two people are open, but you have to decide which is better for that person,” explains Oglesby.

Some may not have enough knowledge about lacrosse to re-ally decide whether or not they want to join, but Oglesby says, “they should definitely join if they want an off season for foot-ball or a conditioning sport for anything. It is a very physical sport, and if you haven’t played a contact sport it is one of the more aggressive sports. It’s also very mental in that you need to be able to see situations forming and be able to act on that. It is an extremely fun sport for the smart and physical.”

By Scott Love

Players have high hopes for the club as they seek a winning season.

Lacrosse players Mitchell Oglesby, John Pense, Elliott Taylor, and Shane Muselmann come to practice in full gear. The Lacrosse Comets have been practicing every Thurs-day and Tuesday to get ready for their first season coming this spring. “Freshman year my career with Lacrosse really took off and i have loved it ever since., junior John Pense said.

FashioN Trends


Junior Kevyn Johnson Shirt: H&M $24.95Pants: J.Crew $88

Shoes: Anthropologie $48

Junior KK ChapmanShirt: Rue 21 $12.99Pants: Rue 21 $24.99

Shoes: American Eagle $22.49Glasses: Ray-Ban $168

Bracelet: American Eagle $7.50

Freshman Jessica GrayShirt: Hollister $39.50

Pants: Abercrombie $59.50 Shoes: TOMS $59

Necklace: Vintage Pearl $48

Junior Elysa GriggsDress: American Eagle $19.98

Shoes: Zappos $12.99Purse: Target $14.99

Senior Ryann AlonsoDress: Forever 21 $15.80Cardigan: Target $19.99

Purse: Fossil $118Shoes: TOMS $59

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