NewsNorseVolume 31 • Number 6

Spartanburg High School • 500 Dupre Drive • Spartanburg, SC 29307

March 29, 2013

sThe Virtual Enterprise class attended the South Carolina competition and Trade Fair in Charleston and won several awards. Their company brochure and employee handbook won first place. The sales catalog, booth, and newsletter won second place. The advertisement, business card, and web design won third place.s

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Literary circle of life

sThe Cinderella Project gives the chance for girls to get their beautiful prom dresses for free. The Spartanburg County Bar is hosting the annual project on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Law Office of Grace Gilchrist Knie.s

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sThe National Honor Society induction held on March 21 installed new members to the academic club. This year the club hosted motivational guest speaker Dr. Jason Johnson who got NHS President Aaron Ross involved during his speech.s

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Gold Club members purchased yearbooks for deserving students.

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Literary Club, knows that the magazine is a lot of work.“It gets to be hard work. Meeting the deadlines

and coming up with so many creative ideas for the magazine is a lot harder than I would have thought,” Pruett said.

Though the window for submissions is currently closed, submissions are accepted throughout the entire school year. All that is required is to choose a favorite poem, essay, short story, piece of visual art, or anything in between that is totally original and submit it to English teacher and sponsor Ed Epps.

Junior Audrey Burton, an avid writer of poetry and short stories, also works on the First Circle magazine throughout the year.

“It’s a very unique magazine. It has all of the elements than any writer would ever want in a high school magazine,” Burton said.

The magazine will be released in late April, and can be purchased during lunch periods or any other time of the school day from Literary Club members.

T he Literary Club produces an annual magazine called First Circle. It is a booklet of stories, poetry, and art which are submitted by students.

The club works diligently all year round to make the First Circle magazine a success, funding the project through occasional bake sales and other forms of fund raising.

The Literary Club also hosted its annual used book sale in late March. Students, teachers, and club members collected used books and sold them during the lunch periods to raise money to put towards the magazine. The books range from children’s story books to large epics.

The magazine features a wide range of different topics and themes, however they are all connected by a unifying umbrella topic that varies from year to year. The topic this year is entitled “You Belong.”

This year’s topic is geared towards focusing heavily on personal success, overcoming hardships, and facing inner conflict.

Freshman Faith Pruett, a first-time member in the

First Circle staffers discuss topics and themes that will be represented in the literary magazine. The club held meetings during the year to get the magazine ready.

sThe new Viking Printing class has been working all year on creating t-shirts and cups and are currently working on designing pins. The class has made brochures and posters for events throughout the year.s

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Dancing the night away in paradise Cadets and guests attend the annual formal military ball

The royal court poses for a photo op after being awarded their titles. The annual Battalion Military Ball gave a night of enjoyment to the cadets and their dates.

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W hile it was cold outside, the weather did

not affect those at the Army JROTC Viking Battalion Military Ball from enjoying “A Night in Paradise.”

The formal portion of the ball began with all cadets and their guests parading down the red carpet to shake hands with the primary staff before proceeding into the dining room. Once seated the mistress of ceremony, senior Jhasmyn Carter welcomed everyone. After the posting of the colors sophomore Precious Collins saluted the flag with her singing

of the National Anthem. Next, glasses were filled with

sparkling grape juice and sipped ceremoniously as a series of seven toasts ensued. The first was proposed to the President of the United States and the last was a toast to the lovely ladies at the ball.

Cadet Captain Jarred Coates, had an enjoyable time at the ball.

“It was a great experience to socialize with my friends and guests from other schools. I enjoyed myself a lot. Plus the food was very flavorful,” Coates said.

Before dinner all the special guests were acknowledged. They included cadet officers from

Chesnee, Broome, and Union schools and the guest speaker was our honorable principal Jeffrey Stevens.

The guests led the way through the dinner procession and all others followed suit. Dinner was topped off by a speech from Stevens.

The theme of Principal Steven’s message was “It’s not about you,” a point he illustrated by having the audience imagine their lifetime as but one speck on the long time line of earth. How one speck will be remembered is determined by the conversations one has with others, how one conducts himself, what one contributes to society, and

what one does when no one is watching. These are the things that shape character and decide if future generations will tell a person’s story and make a speck on a long line.

To conclude the formal program Cadet Major David Stokes announced the winners of the royal court. Chosen by popular vote, the royal court consisted of freshman prince and princess Taijah Chapman and Misty Keomany; sophomore prince and princess, Xavier Young and Precious Collins; junior prince and princess, Jarred Coates and Anna’sha Means; senior prince and princess, Sidney Young and Jamie

Forsythe; and the king and queen of the Military Ball, Johnny Thompson and Crystal Smith.

Smith has been involved with JROTC for four consecutive years and rose up through the ranks until she reached the top.“These four years have shaped me into the person I am today. JROTC has taught me confidence, determination, strength, endurance, and attitude. I have never felt more successful and empowered than I did at that moment,” Smith said.

After the closing remarks tuxedo coats, high heels, and all formalities were shed as the cadets hit the dance floor.

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I feel that Relay for Life is a good thing and more people should join

and support it so we can stop cancer.

-Junior Dave Austin“

Saving cancer victims one quarter at a timeLocal fundraisers bring profits for “Relay for Life”

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i Pads become a necessity rather than a source of entertainment for special needs children at the McCarthy

Teszler school. Apps on the iPad allow for easier communication for simple needs such as pushing a button to let the teacher know they need to use the restroom or get a drink of water.

The staff at McCarthy Teszler is raising funds to provide each student and teacher an iPad to help them communicate better.

During a field trip to the McCarthy Teszler School, the Teacher Cadets were touched by the trouble some students

New way to communicateTeacher Cadets help raise funds for iPads

Tim LindseyOp-Ed editor

Anna NayfaNews editor had with communicating. They became

motivated by seeing how much the children benefited from the device and they wanted to contribute to the cause.

To help reach this goal the Teacher Cadets have currently raised over $1,000, enough money to provide two iPads. The cadets have actively raised funds by holding a bake sale and going around the school and community asking for donations.

The cadets will also hold a fund raiser at Pizza Inn on April 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. to continue raising money. They hope to be able to donate three iPads.

F ounded in May 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt, the “Relay for Life” event sponsored by the American Cancer Society was originally

known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

Junior Dave Austin’s mother died from cancer his freshman year and he realizes the toll cancer can have on anyone’s life. Austin participated in last year’s relay in order to support the ACS and their fight for the cure.

“Cancer is a really bad thing and you don’t know how bad it really is until it effects you or somebody close to you. I feel that Relay for Life is a good thing and more people should join and support it so we can stop cancer,” Austin said.

This year the relay will be held on May 17 on the campus of Dorman High School. In order to raise

money for the charity Life Skills teacher Thomasina Guffey is leading and organizing several fund raisers for the American Cancer Society. Like many others Guffey was personally affected by cancer as well.

“I lost my grandmother to cancer, so I am personally invested in raising money for the ACS to

put towards finding a cure,” Guffey said.Fund raisers include teacher donations for

Luminary Bags dedicated to the ones they lost to cancer. The Senate and House held a bake sale to

raise proceeds for the relay. In addition football and track athletes participated in Quarters for the Cure.

The money raised from Bleacher Creature ticket sales were also given to raise funds for Relay for Life. Club sponsors donated funds through the sale of Footprints. The Relay for Life organization will sell concessions at the Powder Puff Game on April 27 to raise additional funds for the charity event.

Senior Taylor Hughes, a member of the Senior House, was also personally affected by cancer and saw the bake sale as an opportunity to help the school in its fight against the disease.

“Relay for Life is a cause that has always been close to my heart. I lost two family members to cancer and my aunt is a breast cancer survivor. It is a good feeling to be able to raise money through the bake sale for this good cause,” Hughes said.

Teacher Cadets Becklin Blankenship and Dani Ramsey sell baked goods to raise money to purchase iPads for McCarthy Teszler students to better their communication skills.

Any extra money raised will go towards fixing a damaged active board in one of the classrooms at McCarthy Teszler.

Senior Annalee Altman wants to provide the students with the best learning opportunity available.

“We want to help the kids learn in the best way for them. In this case, that is with the iPads,” Altman said.

Senior Luke Graves is excited about raising money to help children in need.

“We are very determined to make money to help these kids. It’s great to have the opportunity to help them out,” Graves said.

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responsible for all editorial decisions. Therefore the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the adviser, the faculty, or the

administration. Letters to the editor and student submissions are welcomed, and can be delivered to room 107C. The editors reserve the

right to edit, shorten, or reject any or all materials.

If they had a chanceWhat we look for in the opposite sex

O ffering fresher pro-duce than national retailers such as Wal-

Mart or Bi-Lo, cooperatives, sim-ply known as “co-ops,” benefit both producer and consumer in profits and in service.

In the last decade there have been plans to open a “co-op” in downtown Spartanburg. The Hub City Co-op will be located on North Liberty Street and will become the first grocery co-op in South Carolina. This innovative store will offer 30 jobs, includ-ing management positions and

“around the clock” employees. The Minnesota-based, non-

profit Food Co-op Initiative provided a gift of $10,000 to fund the store, and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Med-icine (VCOM) also donated $10,500.

Even though the concept of a co-op sounds unusual around the area, the idea

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W hen looking for that special someone, there are many tactics that women use. Like men, women are shopping for the best deal. Women

want a man with the most going for him, just like men want a woman with the most going for her.

For a man, “the most going for her” typically is a tie be-tween good looks and a good personality. And for men, the tiebreaker is almost always looks. For a woman, “the most go-ing for him” can mean alot of things. Looks are only part of the package, and it is not always at the top of the list.

Good grooming, nice clothing, and a nice smell demonstrate that you are conscientious and have means. Women want a man who has his act together.

Confidence is the most attractive trait a man can have. Men should not share fears and worries with a woman they are in-terested in. She’s not a therapist, and sharing fears and worries will relegate the guy to the “just friends” category instantly. Goals are another important factor women look for in guys. Goals define a person. A guy should know what he wants and make an effort to achieve his goals. Have the confidence to want something, and do what it takes to attain it.

If women have standards, then we can weed out the jerks who come along and break our hearts.

Agreeing to disagree

Hunter Hicklin Justin Fox

Bachelors can be picky. So it is difficult to comprise a list of all the things men want. It is much easier, though, to identify the few things we do not want

in a woman.Typically guys will not date girls that are considerably taller than

them. According to a study by eHarmony, only one happy couple in every 720 was comprised of a taller woman with a shorter man.

A man needs to feel dominant and strong at all times, which is very difficult to achieve when his own girlfriend towers above him even without her high heels on. Tall guys usually do not have this problem, but it must be emasculating for a shorter man to have to go up on his tippy toes for a kiss.

Men may be intimidated by a female’s height but we embrace a strong mind. We like a woman who works towards her own goals, that is independent, and “who’s got her own.” Strong-mindedness is a must, but an attitude is always a deterrent.

We look for classy ladies, someone we can take out in public or bring home to meet our mothers. Sometimes it is the subtle details that matter most. In other words, excessive make-up, superfluous tattoos, weird piercings, and eccentric hairstyles actually cover up the natural beauty guys really want to see.

The future Hub City Co-op will be located at 176 North Liberty Street in downtown Spartanburg. The co-op will offer fresher goods to the Spartanburg community plus greater profits for Upstate farmers. The Hub City Co-op needs about $2 million to operate.

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Future store offers alternative goods“Co-op”eration

has been used ever since the American Industrial Revolu-tion.

As pioneers of the organic foods industry, new co-ops have survived and are still making an impact on town life through contributions of fresh groceries with no added pre-servatives.

According to the Kansas State

University Rural Grocery Store Initiative, cooperatives preserve the town’s local character, support the town’s economy, and provide a diverse range of goods man-aged and employed by the town’s residents.

Shopping at a local food co-op does not necessarily mean that a consumer will save money. According to an

article on the Gen X Finance blog, the author writes that he had to pay $35 to become a member. The membership fee for the Hub City Co-op is $150, but members can pay the fee by three payments of $50 or a yearly amount of $50 instead.

The author also went on to explain the staggering price difference of a co-op and a

grocery store. For example, a pound of bacon costs $8.50 at his co-op, where it would only cost $3.00 at his local grocery store. If shopping for all of his groceries at the co-op, the author predicted that his grocery bill would increase by at least 200 to 300 percent.

The author claimed that it was all worth it in the end, because he bought fresher, local products and helped the farmers raise per-sonal profits.

Currently the Hub City Co-op has 870 members and is growing. In order for the co-op to open, it must raise $2 million out of $2.4 million to officially operate.

In a 2012 article in GoUpstate, Patty Bock, the city’s economic development director said “The economic impact will be felt, as local money will be spent on local products, meaning more potential for reinvestment here in our own backyard.”

and to live up to his goals. However, living up to expectations can weigh down on Dawkins if he has a bad game.

“My being a good athlete makes me want to play harder. Sometimes

Ever been confused about the plot of a book or needed a

great quote for an essay? Well Shmoop.com can help with that. Shmoop is an online learning tool designed for high-school students and it is a study guide for any book, novel, or topic you can think of.

Each book listed on Shmoop’s site includes a basic summary, in-depth analysis, themes, and other information that teachers are looking for when they ask students to write essays on those topics.

The site’s founder, entrepre-neur Ellen Siminoff, created

Patrick Ingraham Sports Editor

Professional athletes are a prime example of how star players believe they are an exception to the rule. Sometimes players disobey the law, abuse the loyalty of their fans, and humiliate members of their team, often with no penalty. A prime example is veteran athlete Kobe Bryant.

Bryant is not only a good athlete but he has the mind set to match it. Some say that he is full of himself because he refers to himself as the best. In his case, claiming to be exceptional is not necessarily egotistical. He says he just uses it as motivation.

Sophomore Xavier Parks is an athlete who is involved in wrestling and track and field. Like Bryant, Parks used exceptionalism as personal motivation.

“When I first started wrestling, the coach would talk about how great of a wrestler one of the the previous senior wrestlers was. The exceptionalism that was shown not only made me look up to the wrestler, it made me want to become a better wrestler,” Parks said.

Senior Korri Dawkins is one of the basketball players on the varsity boys basketball team. As a star athlete, Dawkins uses others’ expectations to motivate him

P owerPoint presentations, lit up sign, mock-Bache-lor video, origami roses,

and Hershey’s kisses have all been modes of asking the biggest question of the semester: “Prom?”

The most famous is Andy Nouanemanivong’s performance in which he sang “We Could Happen” by AJ Rafael to future prom date Kristina Tran. A large throng of students and faculty showed to witness what they heard would be an unforgettable show. It did not disappoint, to say the least.

My (very small) involvement in the grand scheme was helping Thavi Chhoun to lure Tran into the atri-um at exactly 3:20, where she was stunned to see the crowd making a path for her entrance. Her face lit up when she realized she would always remember the moment.

The song was like a real-life moment from ‘Glee,’ filled with the perfect lyrics, props, instrumentals by Clay Turner and Nick Brown, and choreographed dance moves. At the end of the song, Nouanemanivong turned over a white erase board in which “Prom?” was written. The success of the acceptance was met with a fist pump in the air and a cheering crowd.

Since then, videos of the performance were posted to Facebook and YouTube and have already received many views from people across the country.

The performance left teenage girls, and even some teachers, tearing up over the thoughtfulness and thorough planning that Nouanemanivong put forth to make the occasion perfect.

Prom season produced some sweet memories with the main event still ahead. Guys (and gals) who have still yet to ask their dream date to prom have big dancing shoes to fill.

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Try it, you’ll like it

Prom proposalsWays to “pop” question

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Study guide for any book

Shmoop’s website layout is easy to use, and the book analysis and other tools make it come in handy for students.

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T here has remained throughout American history a strong belief that the US is a superior

nation. As the late sociologist Daniel Bell argued, “There has always been a strong belief in American exceptionalism. From the start, Americans have believed that destiny has marked their country as different from others—that the United States is, in Lincoln’s marvelous phrase, ‘an almost chosen nation.’”

So you think you are hot stuffAre Americans really as exceptional as they think?

Hunter HicklinAd Designer

NBA players such as Kobe Bryant are seen as an exception to the rule because of their fame and wealth. However, some players use their ego as motivation to get better.

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From the start, Americans have believed that destiny has marked their country as different

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the website in order to provide help with students for essays and assignments, with analysis and summaries from Harvard and Stanford graduate students and Ph.Ds.

“Shmoop starts out every section with a ‘Why you should care,’ item and we try to incorporate helpful insight and tips for each piece on the website,” Siminoff said.

Students in English class-es reading novels for essays and book reviews often seek help from this website. Senior Dwight Rogers uses Shmoop for the insightful summaries and resources on the site.

“Shmoop has come through

in the clutch for a lot of essays that I’ve had to write. I like that they put the summary in terms anyone can understand,” Rogers said.

Shmoop is not only a site dedicated solely to literature, but also offers tips and advice about history, math, science, and even preparing for college.

The website even features an analysis of Biblical texts.

Whether it’s trying to improve your score on the SAT or simply writing an essay on a piece of literature, Shmoop.com is a great tool that can help anyone who needs some assistance or help on school subjects or assignments.

it is stressful living up to everyone’s expectations of the definition of a good baller,” Dawkins said.

Those who perform well in the classroom are sometimes criticized when teachers see them as exceptional students.

Freshman Hannah McManus is on the honor roll and focuses on her GPA. Even though teachers might favor McManus for her work ethic, this does not mean that she is seeking to be seen as exceptional.

“Yes, I care about my grades, but that doesn’t mean that I’m a teacher’s pet; I do what I have to do to get to where I am trying to go in life,” McManus said.

world. As she is devising her plan to leave a mysterious death happens in the Quarter that challenges her own morals, her faithfulness to her mother and to Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street.

In this novel Josie searches for a way out while trying to clean up her life at home. The novel touches on the idea that decisions can shape a person’s destiny.

Ruta Sepety is a skillful author whose other published work is represented on the summer reading list, “Between

Shades of Gray.” The New York Times Best Selling novel takes place in 1941 when a 15 year old in Lithuania is torn from her family by the Soviet Union in the middle of the night.

Junior Rachel Patrick chose Sepety’s novel as her summer reading choice.

“The book struck my interest because it includes both historical fiction and drama, which are two things I really enjoy,” Patrick said.

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Sheeran shares musical talentsEllen Brown

Student Life Editor

Decisions shaping a destinyRuta Sepety writes inspirational novel

Anna NayfaNews Editor Nothing left to lose

Kearney trades college life for guitar

That’s unheard of!Aaron Ross

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S tuck in her mother’s world of working in a brothel, Josie is determined to escape her life

in Ruta Sepety’s novel “Out of the Easy.” In this historical fiction novel set in 1950s New Orleans, a teenage daughter is tied to her prostitute mother’s life by working in the brothel as a housekeeper.

Josie dreams of running away from her home and attending an elite college but before she leaves she once again is tied down to her mother’s

N ot all artists start out life knowing they will one day be a famous musician. In

fact, most performers start out just as human as the next person and over time realize that their musical ability may actually amount to something more than a simple hobby.

Mat Kearney grew up in an unremarkable family in Eugene, Oregon, and went through high school as an average student and above average soccer player.

He made it into California State University, Chico, on an athletic scholarship, where he continued to play soccer. He traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, and began to develop a passion for playing guitar.

At a college known as a party school, Kearney was a good fit. Soon his grades began to slip to the point that he could no longer overlook them, and he reached a new personal

low. He then turned his life around for the better.

Kearney moved along with his friend Robert Marvin to Nashville to produce music as a career. From there, he began to develop a unique fusion of rhythm guitar overlaid by spoken word and the occasional rap. Kearney soon moved from coffee bars to the recording studio, releasing his first well known album “Nothing Left To Lose.”

Since his first two albums, Kearney has continued to write and perform music featured on two more albums.

His sound has developed from a somewhat timid, airy feel characteristic of “Nothing Left to Lose” and “Closer to Love” to an upbeat, pop voice that is very much his own.

Recommended Albums: Young Love, City of Black and WhiteRecommended Songs: Ships in the Night, Nothing Left to Lose, Count On Me, Rochester

Ed: “A-Team” artist

Britain is exploding with talent from hit singers like Adele, One Direction, Jessie J, and

most recently famous, Ed Sheeran. Sheeran is an acoustic singer songwriter who is known for his sensitive type of music that has caught the attention of many of his fans.

His best known song “The A Team” won him fame in America in 2012 from his album + which includes other hits by him like “Give Me Love” and “Lego House.”

Sheeran grew up in Framingham, Suffolk, and moved to London in 2008 to pursue his musical career. In 2005 Sheeran released an independent album titled No. 5 Collaborations Project. Elton John and Jamie Foxx, who helped him climb his way to fame, recognized this album.

Sophomore Tori Marshall enjoys Sheeran’s music and the sensitivity that

he brings to all of his songs.“I like that he writes songs about his

real feelings and is not afraid to be to sensitive with the lyrics,” Marshall said.

Sheeran was featured on Taylor Swift’s newest album “Red” and will be touring with her as the opening act on her Red Tour.  He has also toured with the alternative band Snow Patrol.

Sheeran has been recognized frequently for his outstanding talent in the music industry. He has won two BRIT awards for best British Male and Breakthrough Artist. “The A Team” won the Ivo Novello award for best song both musically and lyrically.

Junior Ellen Marley Yates is a big fan of Sheeran. She often listens to his music and relates the lyrics to her life.

“His music is so relatable, most of the songs I listen to by him I can somehow relate to my life,” Yates said.

Sheeran will perform in areas in the Southeast this year. He performed

at Furman on March 26 and will be making many more local appearances during his tour with Taylor Swift on her “Red” tour.

He is famous for his soft voice that goes along with his deep songs. His lyircs are composed of emotional and personal topics. One of his meaningful

songs is “Small Bump,” written about his friend who was pregnant but had a miscarriage five months into the pregnancy.

Sheeran has recently risen to fame and his popular music ensures that he will probably be a big name in the music industry for a while.

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Wizard of Oz Follow another yellow brick roadMaron Tate

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“The Wizard of Oz” is being told from a new perspective: the wizard’s. A twist on a classic children’s story reveals the wizard’s true colors, determination, and history.

An enchanting and heartwarming tale, “The Wizard of Oz” was first

written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum and then was the first color movie ever made in 1939 starring Judy Garland. Ever since, the tale has been a classic and has won over the hearts of children for generations.

Sophomore Dara Thompson was thrilled when she heard there would be another “The Wizard of Oz” coming out.

“I am so excited! It is my favorite movie,” Thompson said.

Now the story is being told from a new perspective, following the trivial life of the “great and powerful” Oz himself.

Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician, is caught flirting with his circus’ strongman’s wife, and while trying to escape the infuriated husband via hot air balloon, is caught in a tornado. He then is transported by the cyclone from bland and dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot of fame and fortune that is until he meets

three witches. These three witches, Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, however, are not so convinced Oscar Diggs is the great wizard everyone has been expecting.

Oscar befriends a flying monkey and porcelain doll who become his side-kicks as he races to defeat the wicked witch.

Reluctantly drawn into the problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is

too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard the people of Oz were waiting for, but into a better man as well.

Sophomore Nathan Dennis is ready to see a whole new side of the characters from a childhood favorite.

“It was my favorite nighttime story. I read it every single night before I went to bed. I love how Dorothy’s shoes sparkle and twinkle in the light,” Dennis said.

The movie, directed by Sam Raimi and starring James Franco as Oz, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, and Zach Braff is most definitely a box office hit and an interesting interpretation of a vague character from this classic story. The film is a wonderful example of how there are two sides to every story, and you never really know what a person’s character consits of until they are faced with a challenge.

The colors of the film mirror that of the original with a bleak, black and white Kansas contrasted with the brilliantly colorful land of Oz.

Junior Molly Vinesett was overjoyed when she heard of the movie coming out. The story brings back many memories from Vinesett’s childhood.

“‘The Wizard of Oz’ was my favorite movie when I was little. I can’t wait to see the new version! I always dressed up like Dorothy when I was young,” Vinesett said.

“Wizard of Oz” fans seemed to love the tale from a new perspective and the movie brought in $150 million dollars world wide within the first three days of showing.

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Danielle CassellsFeatures Editor

If you have ever gone on a hik-ing, backpacking, or hunting trip where something went wrong and

your eyes are moving across this page, then you have good survival instincts. To survive in a strange or dangerous situation, a person must have certain skills. When something goes wrong out in nature, it is important to know how to make a fire from scratch, signal for help, find water, or make shelter with whatever components are around. So basically, survival is about making do with what you have.

Of course, nowadays many know nothing about true hard core survival sitting at home on the couch reading funny tweets or posts online. Once in a while, there is a scare in nature but most people are not faced with life-or-death situations of having to survive on unfamiliar soil.

Surviving in the wilderness is a difficult task if a person is clueless about nature and the outdoor environment. This is where programs like Eagle Scouts can come in handy. Sophomore Kristian Anderson can attest to this.

“I used to be an Eagle Scout and I was taught how to make

Skills for sticky situationsfires, recognize poisonous plants and animals in the wild, and everything about surviving in the woods with limited resources,” Anderson said.

Always in dire conditions, panic is a first reaction. However, it is important to stay calm and do what is necessary to help the situation, or better yet, to

escape it. Most times there is not much one can do, but

with maximum effort and determination, it is possible to get through tough times.If lost in the wilderness, it is

important to look for sources of water and come up with a way to contain some for later. Luckily, the body can go without food for at least 28 days. That is almost four weeks! (Do not try this at home). However, if you are lost in the wilderness for that long, you would probably turn into Tarzan so it would be very important to know how to signal for help.

It is better to have a buddy with you and always stay in a pair so that if you run into trouble, you would have someone to help you out. If you are alone, find a furry friend. Just kidding! The creature would probably be dangerous if it actually approaches you willingly. That means it probably has rabies.

Survival 101

Scouting to soaringEagle Scouts serve community

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle,” represents the holding of an honorable title for life. Young boys dream of the day they move

from being a Boy Scout to obtaining the title of Ea-gle Scout. Beginning in 1911 the Eagle Scout rank-ing is the highest possible attainable status in the Boy Scouts of American program.

Junior Bow Smith has found the Boy Scout and Eagle Scout involvement to be something he can carry on with him.

“Scouting is a very rewarding experience. Through my experience as a scout, I have learned many life skills that I can carry on,” Smith said.

Reaching the honor of an Eagle Scout is not a small feat. In order to achieve the status the Boy Scout or Varsity Scout must be a Life Scout for at least six months, exhibit leadership and scout spirit in their troupe, and earn at least 21

Anna NayfaNews Editor

Camp Croft War camp to nature preserve

Most people know Camp Croft as a quiet get-away from the hustle

and bustle of the city life. A place where one can relax and enjoy the great outdoors, yet still exercise and stay healthy.

However, with just a bit of digging, one will find that Camp Croft was not always a state park.

Camp Croft was originally established by Senator James F. Byrnes in 1939 in response to the second World War.

The site was to house army personnel as well as heavy artillery in response to the crisis in Europe.

Camp Croft originally got its name in dedication to Greenville born Major General Edward Croft, the US Army Chief of Infantry, who died in 1938.

In order to establish the 17,000 acres required to build the camp, the original housing was relocated and replaced by the Army’s 33rd Battalion in March of 1941.

During wartime, Camp

Croft was a training ground for drafted soldiers. It included firing ranges for pistols, rifles, mortars, and anti-aircraft and anti-tank weaponry. In addition to the soldiers, officers, and doctors, a large number of German Prisoners of War were also held here.

James Crocker, coeditor of “When Soldiers Came to Town,” is a very well known historian concerning Camp Croft, especially with respect to the war effort.

Adam HallCoverage Manager “A lot of them went in as

replacements for battle casualties. This is especially true of The Battle of the Bulge,” Crocker said.

Ron Crawley, who worked with Crocker, says that Camp Croft was really a very impressive site.

“Most people do know that there was some kind of military presence there … I don’t think most of us under-stand just how big that was...The camp itself was actually 20,000 acres. So it was a lot bigger than people think,”

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During World War II, Camp Croft served as a training camp for army personnel. Today, campers still find war artifacts when exploring the area.

Junior Bow Smith, senior Bert West, and junior Cameron Brown work on an Eagle Scout project in which they beautified a local girls’ home.

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Scouting to soaringEagle Scouts serve community

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle,” represents the holding of an honorable title for life. Young boys dream of the day they move

from being a Boy Scout to obtaining the title of Ea-gle Scout. Beginning in 1911 the Eagle Scout rank-ing is the highest possible attainable status in the Boy Scouts of American program.

Junior Bow Smith has found the Boy Scout and Eagle Scout involvement to be something he can carry on with him.

“Scouting is a very rewarding experience. Through my experience as a scout, I have learned many life skills that I can carry on,” Smith said.

Reaching the honor of an Eagle Scout is not a small feat. In order to achieve the status the Boy Scout or Varsity Scout must be a Life Scout for at least six months, exhibit leadership and scout spirit in their troupe, and earn at least 21

merit badges. The final step in becoming an Eagle Scout is

completing an Eagle Scout Service Project. This project gives the future Eagle Scout a chance to present leadership to their community. The projects must benefit any religious institution, any school, or their community.

Junior Cameron Brown found the Eagle Scout Service Project to be a learning experience.

“The Eagle Project was one of the final stages on my road to earning eagle. I learned that a leader can not only tell people what to do but also to lead by example to complete the job more effectively,” Brown said.

When finally acquiring the title of Eagle Scout the newly titled young men are honored at a ceremony. The Eagle Scouts receive a certificate signed by the President and an Eagle Scout badge which is worn on the left shirt pocket on their uniforms.

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FrontierWar camp to nature preserve“A lot of them went in as

replacements for battle casualties. This is especially true of The Battle of the Bulge,” Crocker said.

Ron Crawley, who worked with Crocker, says that Camp Croft was really a very impressive site.

“Most people do know that there was some kind of military presence there … I don’t think most of us under-stand just how big that was...The camp itself was actually 20,000 acres. So it was a lot bigger than people think,”

Crawley said.After the war, in 1947, Camp

Croft became a state park. Now, Camp Croft is designed for relaxation and exercise.

Junior Clayton Turner, who has both visited the park and viewed the camp’s historical visit, believes that the park is a beautiful addition to the Spartanburg area.

“The trails are really beautiful, and I often find some historical antiques, too, like gun shells or bullet casings,” Turner said.

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St. Stephens

“You wouldn’t think working in 100 degree weather would be enjoyable, but Salkehatchie is

always rewarding.”-Elizabeth Carey

Exploring more

“My favorite part was getting away to a place with people who

wanted to learn about God.”-Dave Austin

“St. Stephens is like heaven on earth. I met so many people

that are friends for life.”-Helen Kapousidis

“I’ve been going there since I was two, so it’s like a

second home to me.”-Taylor Moody

“I felt that it was a great experience to bond and

meet new people.”-Jakayla Booker

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Every Friday, the aroma of soft, baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies fills the hallway next

to the school cafeteria, luring many buyers to the stands to purchase one or two of those sweet, melt-in-your-mouth cookies.

About 70 dozen cookies are prepared each week by the High Five group taught in Beverly Evan’s classroom. The seven students involved make the ten different types of cookies bought on Fridays and are learning how to operate a business which will be useful for them to become employed later on.

These seven trainees manage all aspects of their cookie business well. They bake the cookies, bag them for sale, and at the end of day count the profit using calculators to come up with the total amounts for each cookie type. Then, they help come up with graphed statistics that determine the number of cookies they will need to prepare for the following week.

Freshman Austin Burns shares his favorite part of the cookie process.

“I like separating the different types of cookies into bins once they are out of

the oven.” Burns said.Junior Destiny

Cypret is a devout cookie-buyer.

“I buy cookies just about every Friday. It’s always good to have delicious desert at school, and I hope they keep up the good work,” Cypret said.

The cookie dough, bought by the month is very expensive—over one grand! And each Friday, when the cookies are sold, the total amount comes to about $350.

Christina Cothran, Evan’s class assistant, believes this business has major benefits.

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FashionFrenzy Maron Tate

Prom fads approachingFashionistas conquer prom

Healthy Habits Ellen Brown

Weird summer diets have reverse effects

B ikini season is literally right around the corner and the usual “eat healthy, work out

diet” just is not cutting it for everyone. People are willing to do anything around this time of year to lose weight.

There are many new weird diets that have been created to help lose weight so that people can still enjoy the food that they love or avoid going to gym.

Celebrities are highly known for their weird dieting styles to get in character for a movie or just to look good in front of their millions of fans.

For example, Madonna sometimes goes on a diet called the air diet. On this diet, she would hold food in her hands, but try to resist eating it.

Snooki from MTV’s “Jersey Shore” also went on a unique diet to slim down called the cookie diet. She would eat one meal a day and six cookies periodically during the day to suppress her hunger.

Some of these diets are actually proven to work but often do not have very impressive long term effects. Many are harmful to the body and usually, once the diet is over the weight comes right back on. Sometimes a person may even gain weight instead of losing it.

Therefore, strange diets are not the answer to a toned and healthy body for the summer. To keep weight off, there are many healthy diets one can attempt.

There is one such diet in which a person can lose ten pounds in a week.

The first step to this diet is to throw out all sugar-filled snacks in your pantry since those foods store as fat in the body.

Next, fill your refrigerator with fresh vegetables, fruits, and lean meats, or any other high-protein foods like broccoli, green beans, tomatoes, and leafy greens, (ensuring that you do not consume more than one serving of vegetables per meal).

Finally, try to eat five or six small meals per day, consisting of a bit of protein, vegetable and an optional grain item. Then, to boost weight loss, exercise for at least 30 minutes per day, increasing the intensity each day. The goal is to burn at least 200 calories per day. Also, ensure that your water intake is at least one gallon per day.

Stars attempt interesting diets to lose weight

P rom is just around the corner and high school girls are frantically

preparing for a fabulous night! With so many options, it can be difficult for a shopper to find just the right accessories, hairstyles, and of course, the perfect dress.

Being comfortable is very important for prom night. If a dress does not fit right or shoes are too high, the night will be rough. Fortunately, prom trends have become more casual while remaining elegant and beautiful.

Famous designer Sherri Hill has been planning her prom collection all year, and has displayed many popular and exciting prom dresses. For 2013, bright, popping color are what to look for in a prom dress and a popular dress style is short in the front, long in the back. This will allow the girl to dance the night away comfortably while still having the traditional prom dress look.

Sequins went out of style for many years, but now they are back and more fashionable than ever. A subtle sparkle, not so much an obnoxious shine, is the desired look. A few rhinestone hair pins or sparkly shoes will add to that prom glow everyone wants.

Easy, soft makeup with sweet, loose waves are dominating over prom updos and dramatic shadows.

Often in men’s fashion, some things never change! A tux with a bright colored vest, formal tie, or bow tie is the way to go for prom, the same as it always has been—dashing and charming.

The most important thing on prom night is not the mani-pedis, corsages, and sometimes awkward photography done by your parents, but that you have a wonderful time and feel beautiful and confident. Stay fierce!

toward this school.The money collected from cookie

sales is put into an account that goes towards graduation packets for those in the class who may need them. It is also used to purchase any school supplies, glasses or contacts, or clothing items, like coats, that any of them may need.

High Five serves up delicious Friday cookies

“It helps teach our students responsibility, organizational skills, time management and business management,” Cothran said.

Many wonder what cookie sales are used for. But regardless of what one may think, it is not a fundraiser that goes

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Patrick Ingraham Sports Editor

Woodfin challenges students with stock market games in Econ class

Woodfin (left) teaches his 7th period AP Macroeconomics class. This school year will be his last year teaching since he is planning to retire.

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T o say that Bruce Woodfin is an experienced teacher at this school is an understatement.

As one of the longest tenured (32 years) teachers here at the high school, Woodfin has molded his fair share of young students’ minds in the area of economics. Woodfin, in his room in 204C, is the only economics teacher, teaching CP and honors, and also AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.

Woodfin said he has had an interest in the subject ever since he was introduced to it in college, and therefore decided to become an economics teacher at SHS.

“While getting a master’s degree, I concentrated on economics. When a position opened up at Spartanburg High in the late 70s, I gladly agreed to teach any economics courses available,” Woodfin said.

Woodfin’s students annually participate in the national and South

Carolina stock market games against thousands of other students across the state and country.

Senior Will Stone likes Woodfin for his relaxed demeanor and enjoys playing the stock market game in class.

“Mr. Woodfin inspires me every day in economics class to win the stock market game and hoist that trophy at the end of the year,” Stone said.

Following this school year Woodfin will be retiring from over three decades of teaching, and would like to be remembered as a teacher that not only helped students, but the entire economics program at this high school.

“I hope that I have helped to elevate economics at SHS to a level beyond a filler course that students take to round out their schedule or take just because they have to have it to graduate. I have always tried to make the course practical, real, and even fun. I hope that will continue,” Woodfin said.

Woodfin hopes that the curriculum he taught in his classes will help his students in the future. He also hopes that the themes of his class resonate with them clearly.

“The best legacy would be one that occurs outside of SHS in the minds of former students who, many years from now will experience some ‘ah ha’ moment of truth in which they will say, ‘Oh, now I know what Woodfin was getting at in that long ago Econ class,’” Woodfin said.

Woodfin says there are a few things he will not miss about teaching, like

teacher work days, teacher meetings, the relentless sound of the electronic “bell” at class change, and putting together make up assignments for absent students, but he will definitely miss his daily interactions with students to help them learn the material that will be beneficial to their success later in life.

“I’ll miss the privilege of engaging in intellectual jousting matches with some very talented students, the ability to think about some weighty economic problems and opportunities as normal daily activity,” Woodfin said.

O n the national signing days in February America’s best high school football players took

on the best high school-age players from around the world in the fourth annual In-ternational Bowl.

In the midst of this exclusive group of athletes were two Vikings, senior Justin Bridges-Thompson and junior Rashaad Miller.

Bridges-Thompson played mul-tiple defensive positions, including defensive end and linebacker.

He was chosen to be a part of this elite group based on his high school career stats and achieve-ments. He credits Coach Freddie Brown for really helping him to become recognized and receive the national attention.

This was not Bridges-Thompson’s first experience as an Olympian. Bridges-Thompson was also a member of the 2012 U.S. National Team that competed for the IFAF Under-19 World Championship this past summer.

They suffered a terrible loss last year. But this year, with a better

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&Q AI would bring a flashlight

and a blanket because I am scared of the dark and I get

cold easily.Brianna Cates, 12

I would bring a stack of Uno cards and my

lax stick.

I would bring my bow and arrow along with rope

to tie myself up in trees at night to avoid preditors.

A compass and my handy dandy pocket knife because that’s all an Eagle Scout

needs!

I would bring chap stick for my lips and hot cheetos for when I get

hungry.

I would bring a tent and matches so

that I can be warm and

comfortable.

A Navy Seal and a giant stroller. The Navy Seal could stroll me

out of the woods while protecing

me from danger.

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Caroline Ross, 10

Elias Acevedo, 11

Charles Mercer, 12

Mills Griffin, 10

Marissa Dawkins, 9

Kayla Ogle, 11

Junior Rashaad Miller prepares for a play during his All-American football league game.

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I would bring my cell phone so I could call someone to pick me up,

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J unior Jaya White has been act-ing ever since she was able to re-cite lines. Since then, White has

become well acquainted with the stage. In the past ten years, she has performed in approximately 25 plays and shows with multiple theater groups and production companies, not to mention a multitude of concerts with the Symphony Orches-tra and the Viking Voices.

While on stage for many occasions, White discovered a love for symphonies and Shakespeare while collecting experi-ence in performance art. She started off her career with the Spartanburg Little The-ater before moving to Flat Rock Theater.

White’s favorite part was Lucy from “A Day in the Life of Charlie Brown,” but lately she has enjoyed more serious roles.

This past year, the Flat Rock Theater presented “A Night of Tennessee Williams,” in which White had the opportunity to play the character of Laura Wingfield.

“It was so great to get completely engrossed in her being. It didn’t mat-ter how deep I dug, there was always something more there,” White said.

When asked about the hardest chal-lenge she has faced when taking on a role, White admitted that over-analyzing a character can be an actor’s worst enemy.

“It’s really hard to

overcome the ‘awkward stage’ I get when I’m playing a deep part… I never know what to do with myself! [I have to] stop over-thinking everything and just be [the character]!” White said.

Jaya performs in playsJunior gets into theatre characters

coaching staff, the team rallied together and won against Canada 42-10. In the game, Bridges-Thompson had five tack-les, one of which was a highlight big hit.

His memories of high school football will be fond ones.

“My football experience has been fun. My passion is this game. I love it. GO USA!” Bridges-Thompson said.

Rashaad Miller is an all-region de-fensive lineman for SHS. He found out about Team USA when he was called into Coach Brown’s office to meet a recruiter in mid-December.

Miller feels that playing for SHS pre-pared him to compete at the Olympic level.

“The things we drilled here carried over into the international game. All the

USA coaches did was touch up and fine tune the technique I was already taught,” Miller said.

Miller helped his team to a comeback victory of 29-14 with his five tackles and one sack, and was amazed at how, in just one week, he could bond with coaches and play-ers from all over the country and pull out a victory.

Coach Brown is proud of the players that he has helped foster in football.

“Both of these young men are outstanding prime examples of the combination of academics, ath-letics, and character needed to be successful. Playing on the interna-tional level is an accomplishment within itself, and they worked hard to earn it.” Brown said.

Football players represent USA

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Track teams achieve quality victory at home meetMaron Tate

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SCOrEBOArd SENiOr MEMOry

-Kelly Ryan, Girls Lacrosse

“ ...beating Dorman on their home field

this year. All our hard work finally

paid off.”

Varsity Boys BasketballAll Region: Tavaris Scott,

Dvonta Stevenson

All Region: Lee Lee Young

Region Player of the Year, North South All Star, All State:

Kionna Jeter

Varsity Girls Basketball

Vikings smile after Smiley track meet

Girls Lacrosse

Boys Lacrosse

Hillcrest 7-13 (L)Christ Church 5-12 (L)Greenville 16-9 (W)Dorman 13-6 (W)Nation Ford 9-1 (W)Riverside 11-13 (L)Clinton 14-2 (W)Mauldin 11-8 (W)

Hillcrest 16-10 (W)Christ Church 11-4 (W) Greenville 8-12 (L)Dorman 10-2 (W) Nation Ford 4-7 (L)Hilton Head 8-14 (L)Riverside 10-18 (L)

Varsity Girls Soccer

Varsity Boys Soccer*Preseason Matches*

*Chapman 2-3 (L)**Broome 4-3 (W)**Clinton 4-0 (W)**Clover 3-2 (W)*

Regular SeasonTraveler’s Rest 3-2 (W)Greenwood 1-2 (L)Irmo 3-0 (W)Byrnes 6-2 (W)Boiling Springs 0-2 (L)

*Preseason Matches**Fort Mill 0-0 (T)**Clover 0-0 (T)**Oakbrook 7-2 (W)**Clover 3-1 (W)*

Regular SeasonDorman 2-3 (L) Riverside 1-0 (W)Byrnes 1-0 (W)Wade Hampton 4-2 (W)

C Team BasketballDorman 32-36 (L)SCA 53-34 (W)Gaffney 44-32 (W) Byrnes 48-56 (L)Blacksburg 65-39 (W)Chapman 51-37 (W)Chapman 43-33 (W)Byrnes 42-55 (L)Gaffney 49-42 (W)Dorman 50-44 (W)Boiling Springs 52-38 (W)Wade Hampton 67-38 (W)SCA 40-32 (W)Byrnes 28-53 (L)Dorman 38-47 (L)Gaffney 66-60 (W) Boiling Springs 41-45 (L)Wade Hampton 54-29 (W)

Varsity TennisRiverside 6-0 (W)Byrnes 6-0 (W)Boiling Springs 7-0 (W) Wade Hampton 5-2 (W)Gaffney 5-1 (W)

Boys Track and Field

Girls Track and FieldHornets’ Invite 2nd PlaceSmiley Classic 2nd Place

Hornets’ Invite 2nd PlaceSmiley Classic 1st Place

Varsity Baseball Union 6-7 (L)Riverside 4-3 (W)Byrnes 7-4 (W)Dorman 1-11 (L)Boiling Springs 5-6 (L)Wade Hampton 10-2 (W)

The Glover Smiley Track Classic, named for head track coach Glover Smiley, was held at Spartanburg High on March 16. On a

beautiful, sunny Saturday, the Viking track and field teams put forth their best effort and performances and were led to victory by Coach Smiley and should continue to succeed throughout the track season.

Junior Aubreya Smith, a competitor in the girl’s 4 X 100 relay team and the high jump relay team runs the final leg of the relay, which the girls won. The Smiley Track Classic was a success for the Vikings with the girl’s team finishing second overall and the boy’s team coming in first.

In anticipation of the track meet, Smiley was ex-cited for the meet, and had high hopes.

“I am hoping we will do well. I am looking for strong performances from both our boys and our girls,” Smiley said.

Smiley’s hopes came true and both the boys and the girls were successful at the track meet, bringing home many victories.

In summary of the 17 events, the girls’ team rank-ing won an impressive overall second place with a score of 98 and the boys’ team won overall with a high score of 113.

The 4 x 100 relay and the 4 x 200 relay as well as the Girls’ 800 Sprint Medley were all won by the Viking ladies.

Junior Aubreya Smith won the Girls’ High Jump Relay and the Girls’ Long Jump Relay. Senior Kendra Dawkins won the Girls’ Shot Put Relay.

Senior Evie Tate, who won the Girls’ 1600 event, and signed to run with Clemson in the fall, had nothing but positive comments about the meet.

“It’s a great event and it’s so great it was named for Coach Smiley. He is the heart and soul of our track team. Hopefully we can bring home a State Champi-onship in May,” Tate said.

The boys’ team got second place in the 4 x 200 re-lay and first in the Boys’ Distance Medley. The boys also won the 4 x 110 Meter Shuttle Hurdle.

Senior Dwight Rogers had a first place finish in both the Boys’ Long Jump Relay and the Boys’ Triple Jump Relay. Senior Bret Freed won the Boys’ 1600 event.

Freed was ecstatic about his win at the Glover Smiley Track Classic.

“It feels really good to be a winner. We have trained a lot harder this year and it’s paying off,” Freed said.

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Power to the Women

Senior prepares for final seasonKelsey Rector

Lisa Leslie- Large and in charge

WNBA center dominated the court throughout her career

Taylor-made for golfKelsey Rector

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L isa Leslie is a former professional American basketball player in the WNBA. She has accom-plished so many things in her career as a basket-

ball player. She was a three-time MVP in the WNBA and a four-time Olympic gold medalist.

Leslie was born on July 7, 1972 in Gardena, California. She has two sisters, and she is the middle child. Her dad, Walter Leslie was also a professional basketball player.

By the time Leslie was in middle school, she was al-ready 6’1”. Her dream was to be a weather reporter and she wasn’t very athletic. She transferred to a different school to play on an all boy basketball team. She then moved on to play on an all girls team which Leslie led to a record of 33-1.

Before Leslie made it to high school, she received hun-dreds of college recruiting letters even at the young age of 14. By the time Leslie was in her senior year, she was 6’5” and 170 pounds.

In high school, she not only played basketball, but vol-leyball and track as well. As a senior, she was the top bas-ketball player in the country. She signed to play at the University of Southern California.

Leslie was a member of the USA Olympic team in 1991 and helped them to bring home a gold medal.

After college, Leslie then went on to play for the Los Angeles Sparks. On July 12, 2002, Leslie became the first woman ever to dunk the basketball during a game. That same year, she became the first WNBA player to score over 3,000 points in her career. Two seasons later, she hit 4,000. Finally she reached a total of 10,000 points, re-bounds, and assists all together.

Lisa Leslie, a larger than life WNBA center,was an un-athletic and unskilled child, but practiced and worked to become one of the greatest players in WNBA history.

S enior golfer Henry Taylor’s high school golf career will be

coming to an end in a few weeks as the season ends.

Even though this will be the

Senior Henry Taylor, who has been playing golf since he was 10 years old, is hoping for a successful final season with the Viking varsity golf team. After recovering from an MCL tear in the tenth grade, Taylor looks forward to great results on the golf course.

end of Taylor’s high school golf career, it is really only the be-ginning for Taylor and his pas-sion for the game of golf and future golf ambitions.

Taylor has been playing golf since he was ten years old and he started playing for the Viking golf team in seventh grade.

After a successful year, he moved on to play on the varsity team in eighth grade.

The boys’ golf coach, Bill Dees, thinks very highly of Taylor and doesn’t expect less than great

from him in the future.“If he finds his game he

can be the difference between Spartanburg High being a good team rather than an av-erage team,” Dees said.

Although Taylor really en-

joys playing golf, he also loves to hunt and fish when he isn’t on the golf course.

He plays mostly at the Country Club of Spartanburg and at The Creek golf course.

Coach Dees believes that Taylor has significant attri-butes on the course that add to his game.

“He has great length off of the tee, and he can be a good ball striker,” Dees said.

Taylor also enjoys watch-ing golf and his favorite pro

golfer is last year’s Master’s champion and fellow south-erner, Bubba Watson.

He has won several tourna-ments throughout his golf ca-reer, placing top three in the junior county amateur in both tenth and eleventh grade.

Taylor wants to keep play-ing golf for as long as he can. He hopes to play in college and says he will definitely keep on playing when he gets out of college.

During his sophomore year, Taylor tore his medial collateral ligament (MCL) and dislocated his knee cap during a game of pick-up basketball. The injury set Taylor’s golf game back and he was unable to play for seven months.

Dees believes that the inju-ry could have been detrimen-tal to Taylor’s golf career.

“Henry struggled to repair his form, but recently his play is looking like the old Henry,” Dees said.

Teammate Luke Strehl said Taylor showed fight in return-ing from his injury.

“Henry wanted to be on the course playing with the rest of us, and he worked hard to get back here,” Strehl said.

Taylor says what he will miss the most is playing golf for the high school team.

“I really enjoyed playing for Spartanburg High and I have loved every year of it. I will miss the team next year for sure,” Taylor said.

Taylor has so many valuable memories playing on the greens, but his dearest memory came when he was just twelve years old playing golf with his father.

“My favorite golf memory is when I got my first hole in one when I was twelve. I was with my dad, which made it even better” Taylor said.

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