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Students and faculty help fi ght against hunger

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25,388 cans The library was fi lled with complete chaos last Friday as the Huddle Up Against Hunger canned food drive came to a close. Cans were fl ying, students fi lled the entire front half of the library leaving little room to maneuver around the bags of cans already sorted with the amount increasing by the minute. Students were busy at work sorting all the cans into categories. There were stacks of fruit, piles of vegetables, starches, desert and heaps of main dishes. Students from many classes came down to help out and record their cans. “If I was hungry, I would want someone to feed me,” junior Tiffany Harding said. Carts stacked with crates upon crates of food were being pushed into the media center. “I had no idea I would have to get a workout today,” a student holding two full bags said. Teachers came down with each of their students’ hands full with bags of canned food items. “It felt right to give to those in need,” senior Paige Ferguson said. Table after table was full of miscellaneous foods items such as peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, tomato soup and bake beans. The Student Council made an attempt to keep order by putting a process in place for students who arrived with more cans. The fi rst step was to sign in with, Student Council Director, Ms. Beth Wolff and record the teacher’s name and amount of canned food items collected. Following that, the food was organized into categories on different assigned tables. Then if the class had not made complete bags, they were to make complete bags consisting of four deserts, main course, fruits, vegetables and starches.

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Brain Game

Brain Game will have practices on November 23 and 24 from 6:55-7:25 a.m.

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The Class Act and Distinguished Gentlemen parent brunch will at 10:30 a.m. November 20 in the Commons cafeteria.

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The Latin Club Saturnalia Dinenr will be held at Olive Garden at 4:30 p.m. November 30.

A push too far: bullying makes an impact in schools across the country In October, freshman Jamarcus Bell, a student at Hamilton Southeastern High School, took his own life as a result of being bullied. In January freshman Phoebe Prince of South Hadley High School in western Massachusetts, also took her life as a result of threats of physical violence and verbal assaults. The nine teenagers involved in the bullying were charged with criminal harassment, stalking and statutory rape. One out of four students is bullied and 77 percent of students recall being bullied at least once before according to school bullying statistics and surveys. Bullying leads some to feeling helpless. They feel like the pain is too much to deal with and would much

rather die.Oftentimes, the result is suicide. Statistics also show that suicide is the third leading cause in death among those 15 to 25 years of age. “Bullying is not a new issue,” Principal Rich Shepler said. “It is just being brought to the forefront more than ever before.” Bullying can take many forms. Some of these forms include Facebook, Twitter and text messaging. The face-to-face bullying has transitioned into cyber bullying. According to the National Crime Prevention Center, over 40 percent of all teenagers with Internet access have reported being bullied online in the past year. Although familiar to teenagers of this generation, it is a new concept for teachers and parents.

“Ten years ago cyber bullying did not exist,” guidance counselor Julie Markle said. “This is a new concept for teachers especially.” Markle also stresses the importance of students reporting to a teacher or administrator immediately if they experience

or witness bullying first-hand. This is easier said than done for some students. While they feel it is a problem and should say something,

many do not out of fear.

“Some kids do not stand up for themselves like they should because they feel helpless,” junior Bryce Wray- Nelson said. “That is when people need to step in and say ‘enough!” While bullying at the high school level receives the most attention, it can begin at the elementary and middle school level and still have an impact. Junior Crissia Hernandez recalls her friend being bullied in middle school because she was overweight. Hurtful jokes and comments were made to her face and behind her back. Hernandez’s friend dropped out of school her sophomore year. “Bullying can mentally destroy a person and their ability to cope with emotional problems,” Hernandez said. Bullying occurs at all ages and is not limited to race, gender or appearance. Bullying at a younger age may include teasing or excluding others, while at the high school level, bullying is more likely to consist of spreading rumors, physical fights and exclusion due to a different gender preference. On September 14, 15-year-old Billy Lucas, a student at Greensburg High School hanged himself in his family’s barn one day after school. He was bullied because he was

gay.

According to a news report on ABC News Primetime, Ryan Halligan, a 15-year-old from Vermont, was an average teenager with a witty sense of humor, gentle spirit and a great personality. The only exception was that he had learning disabilities and motor skill development issues who had been bullied since elementary school. A few girls from his school began flirting with him over Internet chat. Once Halligan reciprocated, the girls began teasing him, saying “Why would we ever like someone like you?” They called him a “loser” and “slow.” These girls had done this to many other boys before, but this deeply affected Halligan. Halligan responded with, “It is girls like you that make me want to kill myself.” Two weeks later, Halligan hanged himself at his home. Shepler plans to make teachers and students more aware of the effects of bullying by broadcasting skits on Warren Live and on Warren’s radio station, 91.1 FM. Shepler also encourages all students to thoroughly read the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook given to each student in

the beginning of the school year. Code 16 defines the school’s definition of bullying, the different types of bullying and what does and does not classify as bullying. “Anything that disrupts school is something we must deal with,” assistant principal Emily Brown said. If a problem continues after a student reports it to a teacher or administrator, the student can sign a No Contact Contract. This does

not allow any communication or interaction between the individual

being bullied or harassed and the individual bullying. This applies to

both on and off school property. Lou Anne Schwenn expands on the ways to make students and teachers more aware of bullying. Schwenn encourages the school to educate students on what exactly bullying is and reporting to a teacher or administrator immediately when it does occur. “I just wish we could get across to our young people that it is OK to be different,” Schwenn said, “that we embrace every human being, no matter how different they are.”

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>Warren Robotics practice will be on Monday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.>The Warren Vet Roundup Competition will be on Saturday December 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the commons.

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>The orchestra holiday concert will be on December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC.>The choir holiday concert will be on December 9 at 7:00 p.m.

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Senior Elysia Rohn was the winner of the first annual Leo Hine Character Awards.

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FCA game night will be on November 20 at Cumberland UMC at 6:00 p.m.

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Inspiring next generation of Hi-Lites

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LANCE CORPORAL ALEXIS MEANS (right) receives her promotion from Principal Rich Shepler on Wednesday, November 3. Students were required to wear their uniforms and stand at attention during the ceremony. Photos by Chris Henderson/Nick Wilson

5, 6, 7, 8…glide to the left, hit the high note, be an inspiration and pose. Hi-Lites hosted their first “Hanging with the Hi-Lites” workshop, Saturday, November 13. The all-girl show choir spent the day singing and dancing with Warren Township elementary school girls from ages five to nine. Each younger girl was partnered with a Hi-Lite. “I want to teach little girls how to grow up to be ladies,” senior Jasmine Hardy said. “This is to give them an opportunity to fulfill their dreams.” From 9 a.m. registration to the 2 p.m. performance, the girls’ excitement radiated through the Performing Arts wing. “It’s been an energy fest,” junior Emily Mahurin said. “It’s contagious and I get so excited being around the little girls.” Hi-Lites and their younger partners were moving and singing to “We Rock” from Disney’s Camp Rock and “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus. Through out the day the girls were learning the two songs and the steps to go with them. Back and forth between the dance studio and the choir room, elementary school girls were becoming performers. “I want them to know that they have

positive role models who share the same passion for music and dancing as they do right here in Warren Township,” choir director Daniel Darrough said. Shells of bashfulness were broken and unknown rhythm was found. The elementary school girls relish the day when they can call themselves Hi-Lites. “I want to be a Hi-Lite because my mom and my aunt were,” Sonny Height’s second grader Lili Richardson said. “Hanging with the Hi-Lites” was more than a day of fun. It was a day of inspiration. Many of the elementary school girls gained singing skills and new dance moves, but more importantly a role model. “The purpose of today was to give the little girls someone confident to look up to so they can be confident in themselves,” senior Naomi Johnson said. The younger girls left with new role models while the Hi-Lites left with a new conformation of their responsibilities as a Hi-Lite. “It has made me realize why I joined Hi-Lites in the first place,” junior Jennifer Lis said. The elementary school girls walked in timid and uncertain. However, they walked out dancing and singing just like Hi-Lites in the making.

HI-LITES SHOW CHOIR MEMBERS teach girls between the ages of five and 10 songs and dance moves. The choir then joined the girls on stage for a performance of “The Hoedown Throwdown” and “We Rock”. Photo by Imani Rameses

With new technological progress every day, consumer technology has successfully trickled down into the education system changing the student-learning environment forever. Already, iPod touches, laptops and new computers have invaded many of the township’s classrooms. Wi-Fi has been added to the elementary schools, making computer technology available to more students in more places than at a computer in the media center. Wi-Fi is in some parts of the high school, but will be more complete in both the middle and high school soon. James Aldridge, Warren Township’s chief-technology officer, has a three-year plan to completely overhaul the way the township sees technology and its possibilities. The plan started with the elementary schools. Last year they received mobile carts containing 32 laptops, a projector and a printer that move from class to class and group to group so that teachers can transform the classroom in any way they need. “They help teachers create a more mobile environment,” Aldridge said. Smart boards have been introduced into the elementary schools, but space is an issue. “We have to redesign how we think,” Aldridge said. “There is limited space at desks, and they have to be used differently.” Next summer, the middle schools will be upgraded. Wi-Fi and mobile carts similar to those in the elementary schools will create a new environment that will make technology more accessible to students. Then in the summer of 2012, the high school will be changed. “There is one million square feet,” Aldridge said. “It will take some time to implement.” There are many parts to the high school alteration, some of which have already begun. For example, the journalism department received new Mac computers this past fall The 3-D animation and drafting programs and CAD labs in the Walker Career Center will also be receiving new computers with more RAM and dual-screen monitors.

“You need to learn what you need to go to the university,” Aldridge said. The English department received a grant allowing them to go wireless and add projectors as a new teaching tool. The Math department also received a similar grant to introduce new software programs and smart boards into their classrooms. With increased awareness about the environment, attempts are also being made to go green. Within three years, all teachers will be using laptops to replace their desktop computers. “Laptops are a big piece of it,” explained Aldridge. “PC’s have

265-watts. Laptops have 40-watts. The move cuts electric, energy and cooling costs.” Another effort to go green lies in cutting printer numbers township-wide from 500 to 250. A zone-printing program has been implemented to help adjust to the drastic reduction. Zone printing is the use of one printer being multiple teachers in one area. Another new program has been introduced and is being used not only at high schools, but at universities as well. Blackboard.com is a new learning management system that gives students access to classroom resources from the comfort of their home computers, offering them a different way to learn. “Warren is on the cutting edge of blackboard,” Debbie Bradshaw said. “Most districts don’t have the program.” If they so choose, teachers can post class material on the site for student use. Students can access their homework, syllabuses, turn in homework, or take tests or quizzes from home. It was this system that allowed students to take summer-school health online this past summer. However with all the possibilities of blackboard, there are some complaints. Creating additional curriculum for the internet is time-consuming and some teachers have difficulties uploading assignments. Some students don’t have computer access at home, making blackboard’s resources inaccessible. Although there are many changes in the township’s technology, one thing has not been changed, and that’s the budget. The technology and facilities budget has not gained or lost any money in the budget cuts that affected many areas last year. “Technology and facilities are in a separate budget,” Aldridge said. “If we keep the budget steady, then we will grow as a district.” While we may not be able to float to school in our own personal spaceships yet, laptop computers and class right from your own home point to a bright and shining future in education.

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JUNIOR KHRISTIAN BATTS uses a laptop in Ms. Baldwin’s class. These portable computers enable students to work on assignments electronically without leaving the classroom. Photo by Emily Hancock

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The library and commons were filled with the clinking of cans and utter confusion of students. “Where do the vegetables go?” one student yelled. “Where do I put this?” another one asked. As of first period there were high hopes of making the school goal of 25,000 cans. “I think we are going to make it,” a Student Council Officer said from afar. The feeling of giving and excitement was unanimous around the whole library. As the first period of the day was coming to a close, students from the TV studio brought down the sports teams’ cans. They walked in pushing a cart from the boys and girls swimming team packed full of 3,857 canned food items. Collection of cans took place all day Friday. Teachers Mr. Jeffery Arvin, Ms. Michelle Tuttle and Ms. Luanne McCammom made last minute efforts to make the goal by going to the store during their lunch and taking every student in the special needs class to the store to get cans. They ensured that Warriors met their set goal for the year. The last step in the process was distribution of the food. “In total 125 Warren Township families received food,” Wolff said. Families received approximately 200 cans apiece for their thanksgiving dinner. In order to receive food the family had to contact the school and get in touch with Mr. James Taylor the school social worked. Families came to the school Friday after school to receive their food. For families not able to pick them up, the food was delivered to them Saturday morning. “People can live without a new outfit or not going on vacation but people need food to survive and that is a need we can fulfill,” Wolff said. The Warriors had a generous heart for the H.U.A.H canned food drive. Students may have their own money problems at home yet they still find a way to give to families in need. “Seventy percent of the Warren Central families are on free or reduced lunch,” Wolff said. “Students do not realize that the food may go to someone they know or their own next store neighbor,” Mr. Chris Pollock, TV studio teacher and annual H.U.A.H competitor said.

Teachers and students participate and have fierce competition to see who can bring in the most cans each year. “People thought of many creative ways to gather cans, “ Wolff said. Students donated money to teachers who matched that and to purchase food. Various students trick or treated for cans instead of candy. Other students might have had their parents collect cans at work. “Even if a student couldn’t bring in a lot, every can counts,” Pollock said. There are many teachers who participate in bringing in cans. The winners for the 2010-2011 school year who donated the most cans were Julia Oblon with 2,029 cans from her first period, Mr. Arvin with 2,483 cans for all day

competition and the swim team with 3,857. Arvin was the Huddle Up Against Hunger winner in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2008. “I believe it’s a good idea to give because it is part of being a good citizen,” Arvin said. Thanksgiving to many, including teachers like Arvin and Pollock, consist of a lot of good food, maybe some may have multiple dinners. Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings and reflect on the year. “Everyone deserves a good Thanksgiving meal,” Pollock said. There were rewards and incentive given to students to donate cans. “For those who brought in ten cans or more there will be a donut party after thanksgiving,” Pollock said.

Students were excited to make their classroom goal. “Mrs. Duguid had a goal of 200 and came up with 375 cans so we get a movie party,” Senior Vic Wilson said. Arvin will throw a pizza party for the class that donated the most cans and other students will get a certain amount of pizza based on how much they brought in. “Everyone took the opportunity to give because you never know when you will find yourself on the other end where you wish someone had helped you,” Pollock said. “Thanksgiving is a good time to think about you blessings and the good you can do for others,” Arvin said.

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STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER senior Lauren Hunt sorts out cans for HUAH in the library. This year’s can food drive was a success, meeting the goal of 25,000 cans. Photos by Taylor Borondy

Student Council beats HUAH goal of 25,000Story continued from page one

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Thumbs Down To Immunization-induced stress. The line to turn in shot records ran the entire length of the library, all the way to H Hall, for the students waiting, and the administration filing the papers. It was a fiasco. And that is after all the needles.

Thumbs up To Marching band! They made it to state and placed sixth, the best score in Gold Brigade history, and all they had to do was fake-strangle someone!

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Are Two week breaks still A Good Addition

To our Calendar?

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Thumbs up To Thanksgiving. What better way to celebrate the meeting of the pilgims and indians than by getting two days off?

Thumbs up To HUAH! The school exceeded its goal with 25,388 cans. Mrs. Oblon’s first period racked up the first period prize, while Mr. Arvin’s class took the day-long win. Go Warren Central for helping those in need, one can at a time.

Thumbs up To Little Shop of Horrors cast and crew! With fantastic singing, an awesome set and the most epic puppet ever to grace the PAC, the show was a total success. “

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senior

Savannah Armitage,freshman

Thumbs up To The opening of Deathly Hallows part one. Potter fans, ready yourselves for the beginning of the end, unless, of course, you saw the flick.

Thumbs Down To The crazy fight in the commons last week. In a school this large, violence is bound to occur, but this fight was just out of control.

Thumbs Down To The weather. From sunshine, to rain, to wind, to more sun, to more rain, to more wind... Really, there has got to be a less schizophrenic weather forecast in our futures. Please.

Thumbs Down To The traffic after school. Taking three hours to get home when you only live ten minutes away? Annoying. The long lines and huge amount of pedestrian trafffic makes for a difficult drive home.

‘Tis the season to be giving...all year long

If there is anything to be learned from “A Christmas Carol,” it is that everyone, even the grouchiest of old men, can be turned into a charitable benefactor around the holidays. There is simply something about this time of year that makes people want to give. And, really, that is fantastic. Even throughout Warren Central, we drum up holiday cheer by stressing the importance of charity. Huddle Up Against Hunger, for those of you who have spent the past few weeks huddled up under a rock, is the school’s can fundraiser and has given a legitimate and completely free holiday meal to families around the school district. And later, Student Council sponsors the Children’s Christmas party, where classes buy presents for children who would not normally get the Christmas they deserve. It does a lot of good, and makes a big impact on our community. The fact that our school’s Student Council makes this effort and drums up support from everyone who walks through these halls is a perfect example of how a little holiday cheer can give way to big giving. But after this holiday season, when January rolls around, the giving will decrease, not only within Warren Central but throughout the world as a whole. The holidays may only come once a year, but giving should not be an action that is kept only to November and December. Instead of treating this special time of year as though it holds within it some special obligation for charity, we could push the boundaries of being generous, and maybe extend the holiday season this time around, metaphorically of course.

Giving is about more than just the action of charity, it is about the consequence of that action. This year, HUAH has been pushed harder than ever before. Teachers have sent kids out trick-or-treating for cans, have provided delectable incentives for donations, and even set out their classes loose in a grocery store to stock-up their classroom’s hull. A battle for most canned goods, a competition tinged with generosity, HUAH accomplishes its goal – cans for the hungry – with finesse. But once all the collecting is over and the cans go to the families that need them, this same stress is not placed on HUAH’s consequences. Helping those in need is great, but how can we hope to extend this charitable desire within Warren’s students if we don’t inspire them to keep on giving? After HUAH, and after high school, there will be no donuts or free T-shirts for those who donate, just the satisfaction of knowing that your help was given to someone who needed it. After this holiday season, there will be no people pushing Warren students to give. So, Warriors, here is your push. Do your best to give this holiday season. Make your impact now. But remember that people are in need at all times during the year, and that your donations go beyond just simply giving, but improves the quality of life for others who benefit from your donations, and yourself, the one who gets to reap the benefits of knowing you made a difference. The holidays may end this December, but do not let the urge to give subside with your last bite of gingerbread.

“I like a longer break because it gives you longer time to relax. If we have a shorter break we would just come back to school still flustered and stressed.”

“Yes, I think they give us a time to relax during the school year. The only down side is that it makes it seem as if there are more first days of school.”

Jordan Yowler,sophomore

“Yes, because it allows the students a break from the strenuous challenges of the school year.”

Chauncy Brown,junior

“I think that having two weeks off is great, until we get back to school. After those two weeks are up, I just don’t want to be at school even more than before. It’s awesome that we get that time off, but it’s annoying to come back again after such a vacation.”

When asked to write an article for the esteemed Warren Owl, I objectively debated on my topic. What advice can I give to the general population of Warren Central High School? In order to guide students through the trials and tribulations of high school, I will provide a blueprint for success! Getting lost in the halls, catching up with old friends, and a newfound sense of independence are all actions that take place in the first week of school for freshman. Freshmen are met with a plethora of challenges, but my advice is simple. Start off on the right foot academically. I have seen many students struggle their freshman year and not pull out of it. Grade Point Averages can be like a black hole. All the good grades can get sucked in; only leaving despair and regret. Your freshman year can have a major impact on your overall academic success. Four years ends in the blink of an eye! Don’t damage your high school transcript because of a lack of focus. The transition from freshman to sophomore year is probably

the most arduous task for a high school student.Sugar cookies and recess are over!Classes are harder and expectations are raised. At this point, several sophomores are

taking the PSAT and the road to college isn’t very far. Sophomore year can be difficult from this standpoint Academic success is very important. Losing credits from freshman year can make this a difficult task. If you struggled your freshman year, being a sophomore will provide hope. As a student, your junior year is a part of the final journey. By this point, most students not only are participating in an extracurricular activity, but they are also holding down a job. Don’t let outside influences affect your academic success. Taking the SAT’s and creating a game plan for future success are very important components of your junior year. Hopefully, at this point, students have ascertained an idea about their future areas of study. Choices are abundant at Warren.Take advantage of your possibilities. Senior year is a very chaotic and exciting stage in anyone’s life. Many challenges are present, but students feel that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Your senior year should be fun, but avoid the pitfalls at all costs. When I was a young shaver, I decided to make some interesting academic choices my senior year. I had already committed to a university in order to play soccer. Therefore, I made the idiotic decision to shut myself down academically. I had two goals my

senior year: have fun and win a state title in soccer. My soccer team almost won a state title and I did, indeed, have fun. My second semester senior year, I EARNED a D- in Spanish IV and Calculus. Looking back, those grades were embarrassing. After taking an academic sabbatical my senior year, I had to recharge my academic batteries when I got to college. Unfortunately, I was not ready for such scholarly vigor. My first semester grades, in college, were my worst. I had to spend the next three and a half years digging myself out of that hole. You must continue to stimulate your brain and pursue scholastic success. Hopefully, I have been able to generate some helpful tips for high school success. Most adults will tell you that they envy your position in life. The world is yours to explore and the sky is the limit.Don’t let foolish decisions derail you from lifelong success.

For my first column, I wanted to write about something really important to me. In this case, it is about someone. I have a 10- year-old sister named Sarah, and she means the world to me. She is a very unique person. Sarah has a disability called Sotos Syndrome, a genetic condition causing overgrowth and delayed motor, cognitive, and social development. Sarah is about five feet tall, the same height as me. I know I am pretty short, but she is extremely tall for a ten-year old. Her speech is also impaired, making it hard to communicate with her at times. She is ver y r e p e t i t i v e i n e ve r y t h ing she does. When she is watching T.V., she rewinds the same part over and over until she memorizes every part of the show. She does the same things everyday. Sometimes it drives me insane because if I try to change the pattern of her day, she gets really upset and it is hard to calm her down. It’s been really hard adjusting my life around hers. I have to make sure I use the computer before she gets home from school, and my family has to work together to make sure that someone is there to monitor her at

all times. One thing I envy about my sister is how happy she always is. When I’m sitting in my room upset, she walks in smiling not understanding why I get so upset over the things I let bother me. She just tells me to stop crying and everything is going to be fine. The only time she ever cries, it’s because she doesn’t get what she wants or her pattern is

changed. If someone is being mean to her or making fun of her, she just laughs. I wish that I could live my life like that. Also, Sarah only wants the simple things in life. Her perfect day is coming home from school, getting a snack, watching T.V and going to bed. I wish my life could be that simple. I

have to worry about school, work, college and I try to have some sort of a social life. Even though sometimes I don’t understand my sister completely, Sarah means everything to me. She really is that one person who inspires me to do everything. I know throughout her life she will continue to inspire everyone she comes into contact with. I am really grateful to have her and to have someone in my life that motivates me as much as she does.

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Editorial Policy The Warren Owl is a newsmagazine published ten times a year by the Publications staff of Warren Central High School at 9500 E. Sixteenth St., Indpls., In 46229. The Warren Owl is printed by The Daily Reporter of Greenfield, IN. Advertising rates are available upon request by calling (317) 532-6252. The Warren Owl is distributed to more than 3,000 students, faculty and residents in the community. As a student written and edited high school newsmagazine, the Warren Owl will strive to perform three functions:(1) To inform its readers thoroughly and accurately of all events and issues relative to students, staff and community.(2) To provide a forum for student opinions through its editorials and letters to the Editor.(3) To entertain readers with focus and feature items. Student staff members will decide the content of each issue and will write and edit all printed material. Editorials will reflect

the views of the student staff as a whole, not necessarily the opinions of administration or faculty members. The Warren Owl encourages readers to share comments, suggestions, or complaints by submitting letters to the editor. In order to be considered for publication, letters to the editor must include author’s signature. Names can be withheld from publication only at the request of the author and approval of the editorial board. The editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarification, or for space limitation. Libelous or profane letters will not be published. The Publications staff urges all Warren Central students and staff to use the “Letters to the Editor” as a public forum in the spirit of free speech and press. The Warren Owl is a member of the NSPA, CSPA, Quill & Scroll, and the Indiana High School Press Association.

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By Mr. McAdams teacher

Letterfrom aLeader

rachel’srants

Picture This...By Staff Artist

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Wouldn’t it be cool if people

weren’t only this generous around the holidays?

Charity!

by rachelbaxter associate editor

With the prevalent economic situation in the United States, there is some experts who worry that those who are shopping on Black Friday will shop for what they “need”, instead of what they “want”. No matter the reasoning, Black Friday will be a hit once again. With various offers and earlier openings, customers will be rushing to the doors as early as 3 in the morning. For this 2010 Black Friday, Walmart has announced they will be opening 12 a.m. on Thanksgiving to give shoppers a head start and will open their doors at 5 a.m. for “door buster” sales ranging from toys to clothing to electronics. Many retail stores’ Ads have been leaked online, such as Kmart, Walmart, Old Navy, Best Buy and many more. These ads are crucial not only by preparing the customers for their early Friday hunt, but also survive the chaos that will ensue in many retail stores. Cyber Monday has also become very popular when it comes to the holidays. This new trend offers hourly deals, even as early as the first week of November. By drawing in shoppers with offers of free shipping and irreplaceable deals from the comfort of their home, over 700 retailers have invested in online shopping. Some websites to look into are: bestbuy.com, overstock.com, cybermonday.com and several others.

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“Kohl’s is most important because

they have good sales and I guess there clothes are

cute.” Rachel Collins, junior.

“I want to go shopping

because I have never been shopping on Black Friday and I heard it’s great!” Bethany Clark,

junior.

“I could get to a store at 1 a.m. or earlier, depending on how bad I want the sale.” Ashley Tennessen, senior.

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to the door!

“The scariest part about Black Friday is the drivers. They

drive like maniacs to get to the best sales.” Bethany Hilt, senior.

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Tip #4 Make a prioritized list of all the items you wish to buy and where they’re located.

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how impolite the customers

are.

Pillow Pet

Tip #2 To snag those “early bird”deals, camp out the night before.

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How to Survive...

meet juniorjosh piercey

Q: What is your relationship status?

Q: if you could travel, where would it be?

SingleTakenIt’s complicated

Tropical Island

Antarctica

My backyard

Q: if you got scared, what would you do?

Q: What’s under your bed?MonstersDirty clothesHomework

Scream like a little girlRun awayFight the Boogie Man

BLACK FRIDAYJosh’s favorites

colorBlue

MovieJaws

BookBible

TV showWhose Line Is It Anyway?

animalBlack Newfound-

land puppy

GameEuchre

Q: What would you rather do?

Dance in your math class

Debate with Mr. Kent Play baseball 24/7

Q: What would you rather bake?Brownies

TacosPizza

Q: What would you rather eat?a fly

a live chickenBBQ Chips

Photo Illustration by Dezmon Weathers/Kris Bridgeforth

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Tip #6 Do NOT leave cart unattended.

Tip #1 Make a plan and stick to the plan!

Tip #7 Keep track of receipts, you’ll be back for returns.

Tip #3 Make sure to grab coffee and partners in crime.

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Chuck Taylor was a basketball player in the 1920s who complained of sore feet to the Converse Company. They gave him shoes and a job working as the ambassador and salesman of the All-Star brand.

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The fi nal call rings out throughout the halls, “fi ve minutes ‘til curtain,” followed by a chorus of ‘thank you’ and many performers hurrying to have fi nal adjustments made on their costumes. Fabric fl ies in the air and trails into the hallways sometimes sticking to the shoes of people heading backstage. Microphones are taped to actors’ and actresses’ faces, with hopes that there will not be a problem tonight. Technical theater kids run through the hallways making fi nal touches for the performance that night. As the actors and actresses pile in back stage, the time has fi nally come, it is show time. It is not just the performers that make the show spectacular; the tech crew has a big hand in how the show goes. “The best part about tech is being able to do something this big and watch it come together slowly. It just rocks my world,” sophomore Meaghan Perry said. Perry is just one of the many technical theater students who worked on the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” Perry spent days before the play helping build the set for the musical with many other crew members.

Building the sets for the plays and musicals is something many “Techies” are used to doing, but every year is a bit different. This year’s play introduced a

handcrafted puppet to the show, a very large man-

eating plant puppet. The plant in the musical, being the main character, took center stage

most of the night, drawing the

audiences’ attention to it every time it grew.

Four plants were created to represent the plants growth throughout the show. A small hand-sized plant started the show off but towards the end the plant grew so big that the

puppet had to be controlled by a person completely inside it. Senior Cassie Cutshaw, the master puppeteer, had been working with the puppet months before the play and was bridging the gap between tech crew and acting. “It was a mix of what I knew and had to learn. I am used to being on stage, but hidden away from the audience, and while the audience could not see me, personally, they saw my character, which meant if I fl ubbed, they would be more apt to know,” Cutshaw said. The interesting puppet may have been an important part of the musical, but lighting and sound were of equal importance for the audiences. Senior Jessica Newman, lighting designer, controlled the lights for the musical. Newman controlled all the spot lights, the background lights, and the house lights. When it comes to the play, lighting sets the emotion and a focal point for the audience. Problems did occur like usual but for Newman the stress was limited. “Lighting is not always stressful, but the fi eld has its moments. There are so many numbers, areas, colors, angles…the list goes on. I was prepared for this show and I had past shows under my belt, which made it less stressful for me,” Newman said. The sound crew strayed far away from any problems that could have happened, paying careful attention to pops in the sound, crackling from the microphones, and sometimes no sound at all. As always, sound crew experienced a lot of stress every night before the play. With a new sound designer controlling the board this year, nerves were running high for her, especially when it came to the numerous problems that could happen with microphones. “I was pretty nervous especially on Wednesday (opening night). I was afraid I would miss my cues,” junior Hali Newell, sound designer, said. Molly Lewis, head of the costume department, knows the nerves and chaos of a play all too well. “The hardest part about costumes is the organization,” Lewis said. “Things are changing all the time and so are the people. It is like a puzzle with a bunch of pieces. You can make all the lists in the world but it will not always help.” As the curtain rises, the audience’s reaction is enough to fi ll the techies hearts. Their hard work had fi nally been brought before a crowd for one spectacular night of “Little Shop of Horrors.”

Behind the Curtain:

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

(left) ORIN THE DENTIST, played by Alex “Bob” Potter, steps closer to his death by inhaling a deadly amount of laughing gas.

SEYMOUR, PLAYED BY Jacob Lafever, comforts a dying Audrey, played by Elysia Rohn, who was attacked by the plant. Photos by Cailyn Turner/Nick Wilson

AUDREY MAKES THE fatal mistake of forgetting to address Orin as “doctor.”

(above) MUSHNIK, PLAYED BY Isaac Beauchamp, attempts to persuade Seymour to become his son in the song “Mushnik and Son.”

ALLISON EDMONDS, Dayquan Vance and Lexine Day hang out in front of Mushkin’s Flower Shop.

by jennymarvel feature staff

Lifestyles

With a third-year head coach and a young team, the boys basketball team is looking forward to a new year with new chances for success. After only losing two seniors last year, the boys have a younger team with a little more experience than most. “Having a young team means more opportunities,” senior Bennie Bertram said. “We have a more athletic, dynamic team and we’re ready to take the next step.” With the two biggest leaders graduating, there will be new leaders. One of them will be sophomore Devin Davis. Davis was the only freshman starter last year and led the team in rebounds and had the best three-point shooting percentage. “I don’t think leading the team will be too hard,” Davis said. “I just have to come out everyday and play my hardest and hope that they follow me.”

Bertram was also a big part of the team last year. He was the starting point guard and had the most assists out of all the boys. He’s expected to be the biggest leader on the team. “I feel like the best leader is one who leads by example,” Bertram said. “I go out, do my thing, get buckets and support my teammates.” Another factor that the team has is head coach Greg Graham. This will be Graham’s third year. The previous two years ended the same way, a loss in the county championship and a season-ending loss in the second round of Sectionals. Even with bad luck these past couple of years, he is very optimistic about the upcoming season. “I am looking forward to another chapter in Warren basketball,” Graham said. “With hard work and continued growth, we should still be very competitive team that will contend for county, MIC and Sectional championships with the ultimate goal of one day winning State.”

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The DynamicDuo

SOPHOMORE DEVIN DAVIS

Leaders emerge to inspire a youthful boys basketball team

SENIOR BENNIE BERTRAM

Upcoming Games11/27 @ Noblesville

12/3 Cathedral12/4 @ Franklin Central

12/9 @ Fishers12/11 vs. Avon

12/17 @ Ben Davis

Photos by Taylor Borondy

by joslyncunningham sports staff

The girls swimming team is looking to build on a disappointing end to the season last year, finishing fifth in Sectionals and tenth in County. The ladies on the team are coming into this season with a rejuvenated spirit, but they are not the only ones. They will be led by new coach John Sincroft, who is not new to Central Indiana having coached for Franklin Central previously. Sincroft is certainly welcoming the change of scenery for the 2010-2011 season. “I am glad to be here at Warren Central,” Sincroft said. “I know this team will start to achieve at a high level in the next few years. We have put together a great coaching staff and intend to push this team to be the best they can be.” Sincroft will not be the only one leading the team this year, as several seniors look to step up and replace the departed seniors. The other swimmers have already bought into the new student leadership, as evidenced by sophomore Molly Moore’s comments. “The team’s leadership is strong whether it is in the pool, in the school or in the community,” Moore said. One thing Sincroft is pleased with and is that the team is like a family. The changes on the coaching staff have been welcomed by the girls, and they are starting to change as well. No matter how strong the leadership and bond of the team, success does not come without hard work and motivation, which this team has steadily built. The swimmers and divers have been working hard with morning and afternoon practices scheduled

from November to February. “We have spent the first few weeks on the basics,” Sincroft said. “Breaking down stroke technique has been a high priority.” Sincroft hopes this constant effort translates into improvements at Sectionals and County. “The team should be able to improve on those finishes,” Coach Sincroft said. The journey to Sectionals and County for the girls begins on Saturday, November 20, against Lebanon here in the natatorium. Meanwhile, the boys also saw a coaching change during the offseason and will be looking to improve this season. Sincroft will also take over as boys head coach. It has been nearly 20 years since the boys last won a sectional title as a team, but Sincroft will be looking to change that this upcoming season. One of Sincroft’s goals for the boys is to improve on their place in Sectionals. Last year, the boys finished fourth out of ten teams in their Sectional. Sincroft also wants to improve individual times. Last season, junior Patrick Jones and sophomore Connor Finnigan placed well in Sectionals and will look to do the same this season. Senior Alex Osborn will also be looking to have a big season, along with sophomore Andrew Spaulding. All of these individuals and more will attempt to improve their individual times from last season, but also to improve as a team. “I’m looking forward to the season,” Sincroft said. “It’s going to be good.”

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Photos by Emily Abrams

Boys, girls swim teams re-build their squads with new head coachCoach Sincroft and company will make a splash this year at sectionals and county

by robcoram sports staff

JUNIOR NAYELI RODRIGUEZ (above) performs a backwards summersault during a recent diving practice. (below) Sophomore Conner Finnigan fine-tunes his breast stroke during at practice.

With the success of the 2009 season still in their heads, the girls basketball team must turn their focus onto this new season. Last year, the girls made history as they posted the second highest record in school history with 21 wins and won the Sectional title for the first time in 19 years. Six key components to the sectional winning team graduated last year. Although a great deal of talent was lost, girls are bringing back a lot of experience. Juniors BreAnn Denny, Linzi Moore and senior Rayven Davis are some of the few players expected to lead the team this year. Winning this season may be a challenge for the girls as they play one of the toughest schedules in the state. Also playing in the MIC provides a challenge as the girls go up against some of the strongest teams in the state including powerhouse and rival, Ben Davis.

“We play in one of the toughest conferences in the state, so every game is key for us,” head coach Michael Brooks said. Even after losing talented seniors last year, expectations will be high as the girls try to make it further than they did last season The girls are still expecting to be one of the top teams in their conference and also in the state. “Our main goal is to be playing our best basketball when Sectionals come around,” Brooks said, “We also want to win both the county and conference titles.” The last time the girls made it all the way to state was over 20 years ago. This year’s team will be looking to make history. They will be looking to build off of last year’s success and continue their success. Brebeuf was the first test for the girls. It was not much of a test as the girls blew Brebeuf out 61-23. The next game for the girls will be November 19 at home against New Palestine.

Sports14by joespears sports staff

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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Fall Sports RecapTeam

Football

Volleyball

Girls XC

Boys XC

Tennis

Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Girls Golf

Overall Record

8-2

27-7

124-86

134-70

6-9

4-11-1

5-10-3

11 1st places, 3 2nd places, 2 3rd places

Season Wrap Up

Lost in first round of Sectionals to Lawrence

Central

Lost in Sectionals to Cathedral with a score of

10-22

A 12th place finish at Semi-State was the last race for

the girls

Ended the year at Semi-State with an 11th place

finish

Their season ended in Sectionals when they lost

to Lawrence North, 2-3

Finished the year with a 0-2 loss to Mt.Vernon in

Sectionals

The year ended for the girls with a sectional loss to

Cathedral 0-2

The team’s season ended at Sectionals, but they

managed to send Junior Sarah Perun to Regionals

Senior Jackie Howland

“It’s great to be a part of this team and I look forward to the younger

girls’s future success”

Holds the school’s Cross Country record at 19:04

Basketball team makes plans to return to state

JUNIOR LINZI MOORE keeps an opposing Brebuef Jesuit player on lock down with her oppressive defense. A home game against New Palestine will be their next chance to win. Photo by Taylor Borondy

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Spencer’s Sports BoxA Series of Underdogs

I really wish more people had paid attention to this year’s World Series. Ok, I’ll admit, there have been far more exciting finales to the baseball season. Usually, these include the most popular teams like the Yankees and Red Sox. But this year’s series had none of these “big name” teams. So why am I lamenting the lack of viewing? Why do I dislike the fact that this World Series was the second least watched of all time? For the very reason the 2010 World Series performed like the Democratic Party at the Midterm elections as far as viewing goes. But that’s not a bad thing. The World Series doesn’t have to be flashy. This year’s was just two underdogs dukeing it out for the title of best team in Major League Baseball. That’s because the Giants hadn’t won a series since 1954. When they won that one, they were still the New York Giants. And the Rangers? This wasn’t just their first time in the World Series, it was the first time they had ever gotten past the first round of the postseason. So even though the Giants won this year on paper, both teams were winners. This is something I love to see as a true baseball fan. Sure, we could watch American League East throw down with the Phillies every year, but where’s the fun in that? I’d prefer to watch two under appreciated teams have at, as the Giants and Rangers did. One of the bigger reasons that they are under appreciated is their lack of star players. While regular people know the likes of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Albert Puljos, only real fans of baseball know just how powerful the Ranger’s Michael Young is when making a throw from third base, or just how willing Giants player Aaron Rowand is to sacrifice his body to make a catch in right field. Even the “stars” on these two teams are under appreciated in my opinion. Ranger’s ace Cliff Lee, who was the Cy Young winner last year, was traded once in the offseason and then again on July 9 before finally finding his spot in Texas. And then there’s Tim Lincecum. Despite winning the Cy Young the last two years, being Washington state player of the year, and having a Sports Illustrated cover to his name, most don’t know about “The Freak”. This moniker comes from the fact that he can hurl a 98 mph fastball, despite the fact that his diminutive stature and goofy smile make him look like a 13 year old little leaguer. Even though the public’s knowledge is lacking on the two, they still pitched like everyone in world knew their names. Hopefully, people will take note of what has happened during this World Series. It’s not all about the notoriety, money, or prestige. It’s about playing a great game of baseball with heart. That’s what I saw from this year’s World Series, and that’s what I hope to see in the future.

by spencergarnier sports editor

by petarhood sports staff

For the latest weekly sports updates and Sectional coverage for boys cross country, girls cross country, volleyball, boys soccer,

girls soccer and football, go to www.wcowlnews.com

For many high school athletes, the ultimate goal is to play on the collegiate level. However, student athletes usually have to go through a recruiting process to get noticed by colleges around the nation. The athletic department is doing all it can to get student athletes recruited and playing in college. One program that the school provides that many other schools do not is the NCAA recruitment night. This is a night for college bound athletes to meet with experts in the field of collegiate level sports and provide the students with information to better their

chances for recruitment and scholarship opportunities. The recruitment night happened on October 18 and many important figures made appearances to help the student athletes. These included former college coaches and college athletic directors to help guide the athletes. Many parents of student-athletes were also in attendance to learn the ropes as well. It is important for the parents to understand what their children are getting themselves into, between the recent wave of illegal recruiting tactics, and the opportunity to lose scholarships through social media outlets.

“This is a ten thousand dollar investment,” Athletic Director Marques Clayton said. Clayton was referring to the fact that (between scholarships and opportunities to possibly pursue a professional career in athletics), it is important to not get caught up in misconduct and ruin any chances for the student athlete. As far as the recruitment goes, Clayton is happy with it. “It’s been pretty effective,” Clayton said. Overall, the seminar was designed to help the school’s current student athletes get prepared to move on to the next level.

Athletic department prepares students for the college recruiting process

by spencergarnier sports editor

In head wrestling coach Danny Williams’ first year in charge last season, he led two individuals to state championships, but this season he will be looking to have more team success. Last season, Brandon Wright and Michael Johnson-Jones were both crowned state champions in their individual weight classes, giving Williams two state titles in only his first year as head coach. However, both Wright and Jones have graduated, and this year, it’s time for more young and talented wrestlers to show what they can do. One of the wrestlers who is expected to have a big season is senior Mitchel McCaskill. McCaskill made it to all the way to Regionals before being eliminated in the 152 lbs weight class. Senior heavyweight Kyle White will also be looking for a big season. White, wrestling in the 285 lbs weight class, made it all the way to the state meet last season before losing. This year, he will be looking not only to get back, but to win a state title. Junior David Ramirez nearly made it to state last season, but he, like McCaskill, was eliminated during

Regionals. He wrestled 103 lbs last year but will likely move up a weight class. There are many individuals that are expected to have a big year, but the boys will be looking to put their talents together to be a successful team. Some of the key dates and matches this year include their first meet of the year at Perry Meridian in the Capital City Classic on November 20. That is followed by their first home meet of the season on November 23 against Lawrence North. On December 30, they will compete in an invitational at North Montgomery. On January 15, they host the Warren Duals, and on January 22, the MIC tournament begins. Warren has won 27 sectional titles in the storied history of the program. They have not won a sectional title as a team since the 2006-07 team, but will be looking to change that this year Despite losing two of their top wrestlers from a year ago, The boys will be looking to have both individual and team success this season. In other words coach Williams will be looking to continue his success from last year.

Wrestling team builds on strides made last season, work to continue success

HEAD COACH WILLIAMS displays proper take down technique to the onlooking team. The boys wills first hit the mats on November 20 at the Capital City Classic invitational. Photo by Taylor Borondy

Junior Kayla Wien

“Being diabetic means that you kind of have to learn how to take care of yourself,” Wien said, who was diagnosed with diabetes seven years ago, as a five-year-old in Kindergarten. The biggest effect of having the disease, according to Wien, is having to grow up faster than other people. “Of course I have my parents to help me out when I need it,” she says. “Now, I’ve have to miss class when my blood sugars are in the high range. Being in the high range causes a person to get sleepy or have to go to the bathroom a lot. Being in the low range means sitting out from activities. While some people would love to get out of gym, I actually had to sit out a lot in middle school. I felt like my teacher was going to yell at me or something.”

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by natalieverhines opinion editor

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people are estimated to have diabetes at the end of 2010

adults in the U.S. could have diabetes in 2050

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Stats provided by U.S. Centers forDisease Control and Prevention

5.9 million diabetics also had cardiovascular

disease in 2007

In 2008

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people in the U.S. had diabetes

In a world where eating healthy is a difficult task, and where adults and teens have little time to exercise, diabetes is a significant health risk. As of 2007, 23.6 million children and adults in the United States were diagnosed with diabetes. That was 7.8 percent of the country’s population.

And, considering that 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year in people aged 20 years and older, that number has already grown. But while this disease is becoming a problem across the nation, awareness about the effects and causes of diabetes can really go a long way towards prevention.

prediabetes In the U.S., 57 million people have been diagnosed with “prediabetes.” This means exactly what its name infers, a condition developed prior to diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be called diabetes. While it may not be a full-blown diagnosis, it is still a serious problem. Recent research has shown that it can do damage to the heart and circulatory system in the long-term. Testing for prediabetes is simple and easy, and can be accomplished by a family doctor.

health risks Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death as listed on death certificates in 2006. This is due primarily to complications that can arise because of the disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, stroke, as well as complications with the eyes, skin, feet and mouth.

type 1 Previously known as juvenile diabetes, Type 1 is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. With this type of diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body use glucose for energy. Only 5-10 percent of individuals with diabetes have this form of the disease.

type 2 Type 2 is the most common form of the disease, affecting millions of Americans, while many more remain unaware that they are at risk. Here, the body either does not produce enough insulin, or the cells ignore the insulin completely, making the body unable to break down and use glucose as it should. This could lead to a build up of glucose in the blood, which can result in many complications.

famous people with diabetes Jackie Robinson - baseball playerHalle Berry - Actress (X-Men, Monster’s Ball, Die Another Day)Randy Jackson - musician, producer, American Idol judgeLarry King - talk show hostJames Brown - “The Godfather of Soul”Nick Jonas - singer/guitarist for The Jonas Brothers

Mr. Scott BlacK

Mr. Black was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 27. “I must regulate my blood sugar levels by eating right, exercising regularly, and sticking to a strict insulin regimen,” Black said.

Black, like many other individuals with diabetes, gets insulin through injection. “Do I do these things? For the most part, I do, but I could certainly do a better job.” But despite the effect that the disease has had on his lifestyle, it has not affected his productivity, as he is not only a teacher, but the sponsor for the school’s speech team, and was nominated for teacher of the year. When it comes to his disease, he feels that awareness is crucial. “So many people have diabetes, but don’t know it. A lot of people walk around going undiagnosed until it’s too late.”