Bettendorf High School Vol. 48 Issue 3

Therowl

Friday, November 18 , 2011G

Construction for building addtions is underway, bringing inconveniences with it. Most recently, the front doors outside of E bay have been boarded up with plywood and caution tape. A 20-foot trench will be dug in front of the building for sewage. The boulevard will remain closed because part of the trench will stretch across it. The path to the school can change and the fencing will move. Students should be aware of these changes and drive with caution. There have recently been problems with students leaving school at the end of the day.

Construction underwayBy Jordan RasoAssistant Editor

Parking spots in north lot have been closed off, as well as handicapped spots, which causes congestion at the end of the day. Students need to be aware of their surroundings and be patient when leaving the parking lot. “We don’t want to put anyone in danger,” Mr. Casas said. The construction projects officially began on Oct. 25. Board members, RSVP students, administrators and teachers were in attendance. Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte started the the program by reviewing the construction projects that will all be completed by November 2012. School board president, Barry Anderson, said the construction projects will be “sufficient to Bettendorf High

School and to the community.” Gary Hintermeister, the architect, said this project is the “crowning jewel of all school projects.” He had worked with Mr. Casas

and John Campbell, director of facilities, since October 2002 on the construction projects. “Our children deserve to go to the best facilities, have the best programs, and be taught by the best teachers,”Jim Russell, the owner of Russell Construction, said.

“The entire community can utilize and benefit from the facility,” Mr. Casas said. “We must be patient and u n d e r s t a n d i n g . . . (and) make sure we always maintain our focus.”

November 2011 IndexPg. 2...... Mr. Brooks, project-based learningPg. 3...... Lunch ladiesPg. 4...... Movie ReviewsPg. 5...... Fall Sports ResultsPg. 6...... Photo Essay Pg. 8...... Where’s Miss King?Pg. 9...... Restaurant ReviewPg. 10.... Top 8 ReasonsPg. 11.... Fall Play ReviewPg. 12.... Scavenger Hunt

Gold shovels and hardhats await the ground breaking ceremony. (Photo by Dana Waterman)

The construction projects are evident when driving by the high school. (Photo by Jordan Raso)

Fences line the front of the building, blocking entrances and parking spaces. (Photo by Jordan Raso)

The front doors outside of E bay have been boarded up to prevent students from entering the construction zone, just outside. (Photo by Jordan Raso)

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Teachers all have different ideas about how they should teach their students, whether it be by using PowerPoint or the classic chalkboard, but what caught the eye of the Bettendorf School District was the idea of project-based learning (PBL). Project-based learning is described by middle school principal Lisa Reid as taking the same learning targets and teaching them in a rigorous way by adding new projects to the curriculum. Reid said she read about project-based

learning in professional literature and has been interested in the idea her entire career. Several schools in the United States have brought project-based learning into their curriculum; in Iowa, Muscatine and Cedar Rapids have begun using it. Reid finds the most successful school with this program is a private school in San Diego called High Tech High. Reid is hoping for project-based learning to start at the middle school next year. At the start, it will only be for the sixth grade class. She hopes that the program will create more meaningful tests for the incoming sixth graders. The program will take about two years of subtle changes until it becomes

completely merged into the system. Reid says it will affect almost all class subjects and eventually all grade levels, but will not be used in math class. Reid worries that if this program is used in math classes it will be unfair to the students because in math classes kids are starting with fresh information every year, unlike other classes where some information is already known. The teachers at the middle school are very excited for the new program to come into play. Even though it will only be sixth grade starting with the program, Reid says the seventh and eighth grade teachers are brainstorming ideas for their new projects.

PBL coming to middle school This new program will not make a major change to the material taught. One of the new projects that will be added to the English department will be a “Book Trailer,” which serves the same purpose as a movie trailer. Once a student reads a book he or she would make a short video clip about the basic plot of the book. Reid, the teachers at the middle school, and other teachers in the district are confident about project-based learning and hope to see an improvement in student grades and involvement.

By Scott TrahanStaff Reporter

Activity Director Mark Brooks was inducted into the Tribe of Vikings, the Hall of Fame for Augustana College in Rock Island on Oct. 22. The Tribe of Vikings inducts about six people every year, but, this year six people and a football team were inducted, including Brooks. Although it seems as though Brooks has always been the activity director, he started his career as a teacher. His first job was teaching in Hammond, Ind. He taught there for one year, and then became a science teacher at Bettendorf Middle School from 1975 to 1988. In 1988, Brooks moved to the high school to teach biology and general science. He became athletic director in 1999.

Brooks said the most rewarding part of being the activity director is providing a program to allow students to be in a lot of activities, and that the well-rounded program encourages a large number of participants to take part in the activities. He is proud to say that BHSis the only school with two freshman football, volleyball, and basketball teams, so player cuts are not needed.

Brooks played basketball for Augustana College from 1969 to 1973. Of the 110 games he played in, he c o n s e c u t i v e l y started the last 107 games. Brooks is the eighth highest scorer, with a total of 1,333 points, and seventh highest rebounder, with 606 rebounds, in Augustana history. Brooks said,

“[Augustana] liked me because of my longevity and durability.”

His statistics showed him to be a great basketball player. When Brooks found out he was being inducted into the hall of fame, he said it was “very humbling.” He was also very surprised how long after he finished college that he was inducted. It is common for players to be inducted 15 years after leaving college. Brooks’ fellow players were inducted between 2003 and 2005. Brooks said he was very appreciative of the award. Brooks said The Tribe of Vikings Hall of Fame induction ceremony was “one of the best experiences of my life” and “wonderful.” At the ceremony he learned that the most successful people are most involved in sports, and that most CEO’s were involved in sports when in high school. Brooks was the last person to give a speech, so when it came to his turn he felt as though there was a knot in his stomach. He said, “I now have proof to my sons that their dad played sports.”

Tribe of Vikings inducts Brooks By Scott TrahanStaff Reporter

Brooks also said he was honored to be receiving such an amazing reward.

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Mark Brooks in 1973 (Photo courtesy of Augustana College website).

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There is nothing like a walk through the mall on a cool November day. Holiday decorations light up the stores as you make mental notes for your Christmas list. Uggs? iPod? The list of possibilities is endless. But what if your parents lost their job or got sick and had to make the heart-wrenching decision to skip gifts this year? There are thousands of children right here in Bettendorf who will be doing without even a tree due to serious economic shifts. When country singer Jimmy Wayne wrote his single “Paper Angels,” it wasn’t just a song – it was his life. As a young boy, he went from foster home to foster

home with his sister until landing on the streets. He remembered being “adopted” by people who purchased gifts for the Angel Tree, and he hopes to pay it forward and inspire more charitable giving. When you pick an angel from the Angel Tree and buy gift for a child, you are sharing the holiday spirit.

Salvation army angel tree helps families in need

Get to know the lunch ladiesBy Allie WeisStaff Reporter

Every day students walk through the lunch line and get their lunches without thought as to what went into preparing food for that day. After interviewing some of the kitchen staff, students can be better informed about what kind of work goes into being on kitchen staff.

Junetta Mitchell has been working in food service for 20 years. Mitchell wanted to become a lunch lady because she enjoys working with food and trying to make it look and taste good. In order to become a cafeteria worker Mitchell had to go through years of schooling at Scott Community College. She is continuing education classes. “The most rewarding part of my job is going home at the end of the day knowing I make a difference by feeding someone,” Mitchell said. She enjoys her job and feels it is rewarding, but she does wish that she could get students to better respect the cafeteria tables and floors because the kitchen staff has to clean up the cafeteria daily. Along with cleaning up, Mitchell said that it is difficult to find substitutes for kitchen staff members who are sick or have the day off. Also, she said that sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with offering a variety of healthy and tasty foods. Aside from the difficulties, Mitchell’s favorite part about being on kitchen staff is listening to the student and staff ideas on new foods and cafeteria improvements.

“The kitchen staff is always going to be there to do their jobs and serve the students lunch,” Mitchell said.

Sue Rider has been part of the kitchen staff for almost 17 years. She wanted to be a lunch lady because of the flexible hours. “I wanted to become a lunch lady because my daughter was in preschool and I was able to take her there and pick her up. It worked great all through her years of education,” Rider said. Rider said that after her training it was hard to get used to the fact that she had to wear a hairnet every day. But aside from wearing the hairnet, Rider likes her job because she gets to interact with students every day. It is rewarding to her when she can make them smile. But in order to make them smile, work has to be done in the kitchen to make the students happy. “It is difficult to keep food healthy and tasting good to keep the students happy,” Rider said. Along with making sure the food is healthy, Rider said that it is difficult to keep all of the tables, booths, and chairs clean every day. If Rider could change one thing about her job she would add more teamwork and enthusiasm in the kitchen.

Gerri Bristow has worked on kitchen staff for 30 years. She wanted to be a lunch lady because it allowed her to work in the schools her children attended, and have the summers free. For her training, Bristow had to attend Scott Community College for managerial training. She also had to attend state and local conferences. Bristow thinks that the hardest food regulation to comply with is using food that has a low fat content. Also, she thinks that it is difficult to deal with employees if there are any problems. “If I could change one thing about my job it would be to have each employee attend sanitation classes and state conferences for a better understanding of the school lunch program,” Bristow said. Aside from the difficulties ,Bristow’s favorite part of her job is working with her fellow employees and assisting them if they need help. “The most rewarding part of my job is knowing the staff tried their best to serve a nutritious meal,” Bristow said.

Mona Couch-Bunge has worked as a lunch lady for two years. She wanted to be a lunch lady because she wanted a job that allowed her to spend more time with her kids. “I wanted a job that would allow me to be home with my kids in the mornings, after school, and on breaks,” Couch-Bunge said.

In order to be a lunch lady, Couch-Bunge has to attend yearly health and safety training classes. “ M y favorite part about being on kitchen staff is interacting with the students, and the hours are not too shabby either,” Couch-Bunge said. The most rewarding part of her job is knowing that she made a difference by serving a healthy lunch. But getting students to eat a healthy lunch is also a difficulty because it is hard to have students grab the correct amount of servings of food, and making healthy food appealing to students. The most difficult part of Couch-Bunge’s job is not getting respect from some students or other staff members. Also, it is difficult to tell students they can’t have a second meal or ala carte because they do not have enough money in their accounts. If Couch-Bunge could change one thing about her job it would be more teamwork in the kitchen. More students should take into account the hard work the kitchen staff put in every day to prepare lunches. So next time you are getting lunch be sure to say ‘thank you” because the kitchen staff works hard every day to make sure students have a tasty nutritious meal.

Junetta Mitchell

Sue Rider

Mona Couch-Bunge

Gerri Bristow

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The Procrastinator by Henry Crowley

By Jillian KeckEditor

“They are all special kids who deserve a special Christmas morning,” Salvation Army Director Holly Nomura said. It is easy to give. Just go to Northpark near the JCPenney store anytime

after Nov. 2 and pick an angel off the tree. Return with a new, unwrapped gift. That’s it. Older children are the most in need, so keep that in mind when selecting an angel.

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Released in 2010, the animated film “Despicable Me” is a movie that the whole family can enjoy because of its fun humor and goofy characters. Steve Carell stars as the voice over for the main character, Gru, a villain who is being upstaged by a new modern villain Vector (Jason Segel) who recently stole the pyramids. Gru decides that he needs to steal the moon so that he can be the best villain again, but to do this he needs the help of three orphan girls Margo, Agnes, and Edith (Miranda Cosgrove, Elsie Fisher, and Dana Gaier) and his little yellow minions. As Gru tries to become the best villain of all, he must choose between his career and being a loving father to the orphans. Steve Carell, best known for his role as Michael Scott on “The Office,” makes the character Gru come to life. He was a perfect fit to play the role of Gru because the accent he uses really helps add to Gru’s personality. The accent also makes the lines that otherwise would not be funny, funny. The beginning of the movie was very memorable because it starts with Gru on his daily routine. It really characterizes

Gru as a villain because it shows him doing various unkind acts such as cutting in line at the coffee shop. This part of the movie was entertaining because he used his freeze ray to freeze the costumers and take someone’s coffee. This was a good way to start the movie and get the audience’s attention. After his morning routine he returns home, and we meet his hundreds of funny little yellow minions. The minions are tiny yellow creatures who wear overalls. They really add to the humor of the movie because they speak in gibberish, and they are always causing some sort of minor trouble in the lab. The minions were my favorite part of this movie because of the humor that they added. The minions find the littlest things amusing such as helping the orphans cover

Gru’s house in toilet paper, or using the photo copy machine to make copies of themselves. Whenever you see the minions on screen they are always giggling and stirring up trouble. The whole family will

enjoy watching the minions goof around because of the humor they add to the movie. However, I did not enjoy Gru’s rival Vector. I found his character unnecessarily annoying, and the movie could have been just as funny if not better without Vector’s add in jokes and scenes. The movie already had enough funny characters such as Gru, the minions, and the youngest orphan Agnes that it was not necessary to try to add humor to the character Vector. One scene I found particularly annoying was when Vector is using his

shrink ray to shrink the appliances in his bathroom. He says things such as “Look at you, a little tiny toilet, for little tiny people,” which were lines that were not amusing or funny.

On the other hand, the orphans were characters that were very lovable, especially the youngest one Agnes. Agnes is a little girl who says cute things that make you go “aww.” She is unicorn obsessed and is one of the main contributors in making Gru change his heart. Agnes’s funniest scene is when they are at the amusement park and she wants Gru to win her a big stuffed unicorn. She says, “It’s so fluffy I’m gonna die!” which is one of the most memorable parts of the movie as Gru tries to win her the unicorn. The amusement park scene displays the growing relationship between the orphans and Gru. Edith, the middle child of the orphans, is dark and cynical yet funny. She is obsessed with playing with Gru’s weapons and loves the idea of sleeping in a decommissioned bomb every night. Her funniest line in the movie is when they first realize Gru is a horrible guardian. She says, “When we got adopted by a bald guy, I thought this would be more like ‘Annie.’” Overall, this is a humorous enjoyable movie that is appropriate for the whole family, making it a perfect choice for a family movie night.

Movies for every occasionby Allie Weis and Dana WatermanStaff Reporters

For the whole family: humor and fun

some amazing special effects. Another one of the aliens from Lorien, who is Number Six (Teresa Palmer), joins the battle, and is hard-core about tracking down all of the bad guys to save the planet. Many of the non-action scenes are interesting because they are cute and quirky with John and Sarah as they grow

closer. One that is a particular favorite is when Sarah is showing John all of the photographs she’s taken and telling him about parts of her life that she doesn’t normally tell anyone. The beginning of the movie was quite confusing, as it left several questions wondering what was going on and why all this weird stuff was happening. So the viewers will need to have patience and hang through that part because everything is explained a little while later. Also, because the movies is based on books that are in a series, there are

a lot of loose ends; we don’t know where John, Sam, and Number Six plan on going after they leave Paradise. Hopefully the unanswered questions will be answered in sequel movies to come, or at the very least one could read the next book in line. All in all, this movie is perfect for any snow day because the combination of sci-fi action and a couple of romantic scenes temporarily transports the viewers to a world like no one could have imagined.

For a snow day: action With friends: romantic comedy Running at about 110 minutes long, “I Am Number Four” is an intense action film that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. John Smith, played by Alex Pettyfer, came to Earth when his home planet, Lorien, was under attack. John, also known as “Number Four,” is the fourth of eight who are being hunted by the Mogadorians and killed in order. He and his guardian Henri (Timothy Olyphant) have to constantly be on the move to avoid capture. They must also stay invisible and unnoticed wherever they live, or they have to pack up and move. John has not had a problem with moving all the time until they come to Paradise, Ohio. It is here that he meets his romantic interest, Sarah Hart (Diana Argon), and his best friend Sam Goode (Callan McAuliffe). Problems arise when he insists on staying even after many incidents of humans witnessing his special abilities, and the Mogadorians draw closer. The best part of the movie by far is the giant fight scene at the school, a classic battle between good and evil, with

The movie “Arthur” has become one of my all-time favorites. It is a classic romantic comedy, and actually makes you laugh out loud. Russell Brand, who plays the main character Arthur, is absolutely hilarious with his childish ways and crazy antics. Arthur is an irresponsible man who inherits millions of dollars from his family’s company, but wastes it all and gets into trouble all of the time. B e c a u s e Arthur is so reckless with his life, his mother Vivienne (Geraldine James) gives Arthur an ultimatum: Marry Susan (Jennifer Gardner) whom he hates, or be cut off from all of his money. At first the choice seems easy to Arthur, and he picks the money. But because that would be a fairly uninteresting plot line, Arthur literally runs into the girl of his dreams, Naomi Quinn (Greta Gerwig). Now he must chose between a life of misery with Susan, but lots of money and he would never have to work or be happy with Naomi but struggle financially and work tirelessly for the rest of his life.

An entertaining scene that characterizes Arthur’s carelessness very well is when he goes to an auction with two numbers, and bids highly against himself. In the end, he ends up bidding about one hundred thousand dollars for a spoon.

An unusual but likable character in the story is Hobson (Helen Mirren). Hobson is Arthur’s nanny and “best friend in the whole world,” even though Arthur is a grown man. This makes for countless funny scenes involving Hobson taking care of Arthur because he is basically a child on the inside, another one of the reasons that Vivienne wants him to marry Susan, to have someone to take care of him. One person in the story I disliked was Susan. Of course, I disliked her naturally because she is the mean one, but many of her jokes that were supposed to be funny were not. She just

acted like a psycho control-freak; it also bothered me that she was angry because her dad became rich by working hard and not inheriting a company like Arthur. Minus the more minor character Susan, “Arthur” is a fantastic movie that everyone should see. Many people that don’t typically enjoy romantic comedies will still like this movie because even the more serious and romantic parts have jokes thrown into them, giving everything a bit of a humorous tone.

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Girls Swimming and Diving—coached by Mike Ahrens and Mary Doerder. The girls swimming and diving team continued the run of success that has typified the team in recent years. The girls tallied off a 7-2 record in dual meets this season, including a close 10 point win over Muscatine and a resounding 115-61 win over Rock Island. At the MAC conference meet, the girls took home a second place finish behind rivals Pleasant Valley. The team took fourth place at districts with senior Rebacca Alves being named “Swimmer of the Meet.” Five girls qualified for the state meet in Marshalltown, including Alves, fellow senior Rachel Shermer, junior Veronica Broginni, sophomore Hannah Crane, and freshman Caroline Mooney. At state, Alves, Shermer, Broginni, and Crane swam the 200 Medley Relay, winning their heat and placing a solid 10th. Meanwhile the other relay, the 200 Free Relay with Mooney, Crane, Alves, and Shermer, placed 11th. Alves and Shermer also qualified individually. Alves placed fifth in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 Fly, while Shermer placed fourth in the 100 Free and fourth again in the 100 Breast. Alves also was named MAC Swimmer of the Year. Shermer earned first team All-Conference honors.

Boys Cross Country—coached by Ben Pennington and assisted by Kathleen Gaffney. The boys cross country team had a very successful year. Led by senior captains Matt Butler, Brian Thomas, Carter York, Ian Francis, and Brendan Kelly, the varsity team racked up a string of top five finishes at different meets, including a second place finish at the Iowa City West Invitational and a first place finish in Muscatine. At the conference meet hosted by North Scott, the boys took home a third place finish, with Matt Butler winning the varsity individual conference title and

being named to the MAC All-Conference squad. Needing a third place finish at the district meet to qualify for state, the team missed qualification by two points, surrendering third place to a solid Burlington squad. However, seniors Matt Butler and Brian Thomas qualified individually for the state meet in Ft. Dodge, and Butler earned a district individual championship

to go along with his MAC title. At the state meet Butler finished 12th in a time of 15:36, which is the second fastest time in the history of Bettendorf cross country, and Thomas finished 98th. Thomas also ran a record breaking time of 16:26, making him one of the top 25 all-time fastest runners.

Girls Volleyball—coached by Diane Lichtenberg and assisted by Greg Weller and Pam Hughes. After beating the Assumption Knights 3-2 early in the season, many felt that the volleyball team, despite their youth, would be the team to beat in the MAC this year.

However, a 0-3 loss to PV, a 2-3 midseason loss to North Scott, and two heartbreaking 2-3 late season losses to Clinton and Muscatine saw the Bulldogs finish sixth in the MAC with a 5-4 conference record, and a 12-13 record overall. Despite the losses, the Bulldog’s never lost faith. “Our captains sat us down and talked to us about focusing more, and after that we had more intense practices and better focus, and I think that’s why we were able to move on from those losses,” said sophomore hitter Hannah Matt. In the first round of the playoffs, the team regrouped to beat Clinton 3-2 at Clinton. In the second round, they got the better of rivals North Scott, winning a 3-2 thriller. Moving on to play Cedar Rapids Kennedy, a team that had beaten the Bulldogs previously in the season, the team felt as if their luck would finally turn. The girls gave it their all, but in the end it was not enough to overcome a strong Kennedy team, and the Bulldogs fell 0-3. Even though the girls lost, the two wins over Clinton and North Scott were a positive way to end what may have been a disappointing season. And with a number of key young players returning next year, this Bulldog team has not said its good-byes quite yet.

Boys Golf—coached by Chris Like and Katie Kinsinger. After finishing last in the MAC last season, the golf team did something no one expected. In the first big golf meet of the year, with all of the MAC teams in attendance, the Bulldogs placed first, shocking almost everyone…except coach Christopher Like. Like cited a good work ethic as the key to the big win. “Our seniors dedicated themselves to the sport, working hard all summer to improve. The work ethic of this team was excellent, and we had good senior leaders, and good underclassmen that contributed as well. That win was big because it gave the guys confidence going in to the rest of the season,” said Like. The team went on to take the lead on the first day of MAC conference, and ended up finishing an impressive third. They placed third at districts as well, qualifying

for state, where they placed 12th. Cody Bender received honorable mention for the QC Times All-Area golf team.

Girls Cross Country—coached by Erin Flynn and assisted by Kathleen Gaffney. This season was one of the most successful seasons on record for the girls cross country team. The girls had numerous top five finishes in meets throughout the year, including second place finishes at the North Scott Invite, the Muscatine Invite, and the Clinton Invite, and a third place finish at the Des Moines Roosevelt Heartland Classic, one of the biggest meets of the year with over 200 runners. The varsity team capped off the season with a second place finish at the MAC conference meet, and a third place finish at districts which qualified the team for state. Team members included seniors Dana Ewan and Lisa Trizzino, juniors Mahnee Watts, Anna Peer, and Megan Nickles, sophomore Haley Zapolski, and freshman Katee Urbaitis. The team finished a solid 10th at state. Watts was the conference and districts champion, and placed second at state with a 4K time of 14:06. She beat the previous school record by over 15 seconds, making her the fastest 4K runner in school history. Peer took third at conference and districts, and fifth at state. Peer and Watts were both named to the first Team All-Conference Squad, with Trizzino earning second Team All-Conference honors.

by Mitch ParkerStaff Reporter

Brian Thomas kicks down the final stretch on the way to helping the boys cross country team secure a second place finish at the Iowa City West Invitational.

Fall sports bring success for Bettendorf

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Students do not realize how much they do in the school day. Whether in science, English, or relaxing at lunch, students are interacting with each other and making memories. No matter what time of day it is, there is always something interesting going on.

Daily life keeps students busy

Bryson Owens-Johnson studies in the cafeteria during B lunch.

A group of upperclassmen arrive back on campus a few minutes before the end of B lunch.

Ellijah Stancliff, Jackie Blaum, Natasha Glynn and Melanie Duffin work on the computers in Mr. Flynn’s biology class.

Mr. Ahren’s gym class plays dodgeball during third block.

Maggie Meloy, Keara Gross and Chloe Miller research a project in professional skills.

Allison Lienen and Chris Tinsman hang out in the hallway before third block.

Students work on projects in ceramics class.

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By Jordan RasoAssistant Editor

Maddie GG, Sarah Dixon, Mitch Parker, Allie Weis and Scottie Trahan are hard at work preparing the newspaper you are reading right now.

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Upperclassman hurry back to class from B lunch.

Photos by Jillian Keck and Jordan Raso

Allison Lienen, Christine Kao, Isaac Bries, Katie Chanez, Haley Zapolski and Danny Sell listen to class discussion in Mrs. Hornbuckle’s Honors English 9 class.

John Noftsker, Emily Williams and Josh McBride heat water for a chemistry experiment in Ms. Truesdell’s chemistry class.

Colbey Vance takes a test in the math hallway. Layout by Jordan Raso

Lucas Jay works on an assignment for Ms. Roeder’s professional skills class.

Bryce Leonard takes the temperature of the water on the hot plate in Ms. Truesdell’s chemistry class.

Katie Urbaitis and Anna Fobair have a laugh in the cafeteria during B lunch.

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Days packed with activities

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Where in the school is Miss King?By Sarah Dixon and GGStaff Reporters

Miss King, journalism adviser, has been hiding around the school! Can you figure out her location? Answers on the bottom of the page.

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A: Industrial hallway. B & C: Pool. D: End of English hallway. E: Outside Mr. Staber’s room. F: Ala carte fridge.

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Answers to Oct. Scavenger Hunt And the winner is . . . .Cheyenne Claussen, sophomore. Cheyenne has won $15 in gift certificates for Whitey’s ice cream! Enjoy the treat, Cheyenne, and thanks for entering!

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Founded by Steve Ells, Chipotle has grown in popularity over the past five years. One thing that is significantly different about this restaurant is a program called Food with Integrity. Food with Integrity is a commitment made by owner Steve Ells, saying that Chipotle’s ingredients are natural: “Food with integrity is our commitment to finding the very best ingredients raised with respect for the animals, the environment and the farmers.” Chipotle uses as many locally grown ingredients as possible. Food with Integrity stresses that how the animals are raised, and how the vegetables are grown can impact the environment. The less the food has to travel the better. Less gas and less mileage make for a better and greener way to distribute food. Not all ingredients can be locally grown but every little bit counts. Although the menu items aren’t low in calories, they come from farmers and manufacturers that can be trusted. All the food served at Chipotle is prepared in the kitchen, unlike many restaurants that use pre-packaged foods. The meat that Chipotle uses comes from all organic farmers. Ten million pounds of antibiotics per year are used to keep confinement-raised pigs from getting sick. If the farmers took care of the pigs’ health by feeding them right and keeping them in appropriate living conditions, they wouldn’t have to worry about the pigs getting sick. However, Chipotle’s pork comes from naturally raised pigs that are never given antibiotics. Food with Integrity is a great program that benefits animals and the environment. —Information from www.chipotle.com.

New Mexican grill comes to the areaBy GG and Sarah DixonStaff Reporters

GG says: I had a burrito with shredded beef, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, cheese, and salsa. The lime rice was delicious. My burrito was $6.65 and my drink was $1.90. I also had chips and salsa for $1.25. I don’t like spicy food, so it was perfect. The shredded beef is the mildest option on the menu. Mexican food isn’t my favorite, but I still enjoyed my meal. Ordering a meal is convenient, because the food is made right in front of you and then you pay. So you may leave whenever you wish and not have to wait for a waiter. I would rate Chipotle 3 stars out of 5.

Chipotle, the new Mexican grill located at 5270 Elmore Ave. south of 53rd St., should become popular soon. Chipotle is great for a quick meal that isn’t fast food. The menu is simple with just four options: a bowl, burrito, three tacos, or a salad. Any of these options can be with steak, chicken, shredded pork, shredded beef, or vegetarian. Next choose extra things to add in, such as cilantro lime rice, black or pinto beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream. With a small menu, the restaurant is very fast and cheap, with meals ranging from $6.25 to $6.75 depending on which meat is chosen. Kids’ meals are also an option at only $3.75. The atmosphere is fun and modern, with cord-like lights hanging from the ceiling, and tan chairs and stools. The vibe of the room is calm and relaxing, with a clean and organized look. Chipotle could compare to Panchero’s or Qdoba, but is unique with the interesting atmosphere and simple menu. Chipotle would be a good choice for something quick to get for the whole family or a great place for juniors and seniors to go for lunch.

Sarah Says: I really liked Chipotle! I had a burrito with steak, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, cheese, and salsa; it was delicious! If spicy food isn’t your thing, I wouldn’t suggest getting steak, because it is the spiciest option. They have milder options, such as shredded beef or chicken. I loved the atmosphere! The chairs were really comfortable! There were only two cons to my experience at Chipotle. First, it was really cold in the restaurant, and there was music playing in the back kitchen area, but also different, louder music in the restaurant area, which was a little annoying. Overall, the food was good and inexpensive, and I will definitely go back! I would rate Chipotle 3.5 stars out of 5.

Customers get their food in a matter of minutes, because even though the food is fresh, it is ready to go.

The seating is unique at Chipotle, . Seating is available at the counter with stools or tables and chairs.

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Top 8 reasons to take Publicationsby Dana WatermanStaff Reporter

Students will be thinking of registering for classes for next year in a few months. One class that is often overlooked is Publications I and II. Publications is the class that produces both the yearbook and the newspaper as well as www.bettgrowl.com. To be eligible for Publications, students need to take Journalistic Writing before taking Publications. Students

should be interested in a wide variety of topics, should write well, and should be willing to attend school events to take photos. The following are reasons for taking Publications. If anyone has questions about the class, talk to Miss King.

Reason #1: Better Test Scores

Studies show that students involved with journalism have scored higher on the ACTs than students not involved in journalism. They typically receive better composite, reading, and English scores. So by simply participating and growing writing skills in publications class, students can improve preparation for their standardized tests.

Reason #2: More Informed about Events

As journalists, students are constantly kept in the know of almost all school events that are happening and try to cover as many as they can. That includes clubs, sports, dances, student council events, and anything else that goes on around BHS. Taking publications is a great way to get involved with lots of things that are going on around school. A student can cover whatever is happening for the paper and take part in it too!

Reason #3: The Staff

Our staff is small, but mighty. We have all bonded closely in a short amount of time due to the size of our class. We have had to take on more projects and must rely on each other for help. Joining staff is a great way to make new friends, or even grow closer to the friends one already has; what better

way to get to know someone than writing an article together?

Reason #4: The Press Pass and Taking Pictures

The press pass is what gives two people at a time access to any MAC sporting event, for free, to take pictures and interview players. This luxury allows us to be on the front line, right where all the excitement happens. Being on staff, we also have the opportunity to take pictures of any new events with either our own or the school’s cameras, and display them in the newspaper, yearbook, or on our website.

Reason #5: Food

There is almost always something to snack on in the journalism lab. Usually after the paper comes out, the staff celebrates a job well done, and we are able to bring in food, and we get to eat some of the leftover suckers we pass out on the days the paper comes out. Connie King, our teacher, will also sometimes bring in a snack for us to eat if we have been working hard and doing a good job. Dana Ontiveros, who always stops by the journalism lab after class, said, “You guys always have good food!”

Reason #6: Field Trips

Our publications class recently had the opportunity to go to the Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA) conference to improve our journalism skills. We got to miss school and go to Iowa City to visit sessions taught by different people involved in journalism. It was a nice break from the typical school day and gave us some fresh ideas for the paper and yearbook. There has also been some talk within our class of maybe going to a journalism conference in San Fransisco in the next couple of years!

Reason #7: Meet New People

Tracking down students to interview is no easy feat, but it gives us the chance to meet people we ordinarily would not have met, and they are usually pretty interesting; we’re interviewing them for a reason, right? Interviewing improves social skills as well because one must be able to think of topics and questions on the spot to encourage people to have interesting and unique quotes. It also helps in learning people’s names because we have to be able

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to quote them in an article or tag them in a picture.

Reason #8: Our Teacher

King is unlike any teacher you will ever have: hilarious and speaks her opinion on any subject (seriously, don’t get her started on politics.) She will correct any and all grammar mistakes over and over again until they have been permanently drilled into the mind. She will be every one’s best friend as long as deadlines are met on time. Many of the quirky things she does and says in class leave us all laughing and in a good mood for the rest of the day.

Adviser King proudly shows off the honorable mention award for yearbook design at the Iowa High School Press Association Conference on Oct. 27. Other award winners included Maddie Glanz-Guessford, second place for on-the-spot photography; and Dana Waterman, honorable mention for on-the-spot photography.

RoadtRip!The cost of the yearbook goes up in January.

Buy the 2012 book for $60 before January.

You can pay in the Activity Office or journalism lab.

Don’t miss out on the “Roadtrip!”

November 18, 201111

The famous poet Edgar Allan Poe once said, “We loved with a love that was more than love.” Love is bliss. Love is

mysterious, unique, and intangible. Love is also the theme of this year’s fall play, Almost, Maine. Almost, Maine is not a play with a set plot, but rather a series of mostly unrelated vignettes, or scenes, with an underlying theme and message. The play tells a series of stories about several young individuals and their search for love and happiness in the imaginary town of Almost, Maine. The play had vignettes that were funny, heartwarming, and sad. One very funny scene was called “They Fell.” Randy, senior Dallas Snyder, and Chad, junior Tommy Tygret, have a “bromance” that goes a little too far.

They are in the woods together, having a beer, when they literally fall in love with each other. It was one of the play’s most memorable moments. Another scene, one of the best in the play, was called “Seeing the Thing.” In this scene Ronda, played by sophomore Maddie “GG” Glanz-Guessford, and Dave, senior JJ Johnson, go snowmobiling together. Dave draws Ronda a picture of a heart, but Ronda can’t figure out what

it is. The scene had the crowd laughing the whole time. Some scenes were very heartwarming, and left one with a feeling of happiness afterward. Another of the best scenes of the play ended on the most heartwarming note of all. “Getting it

Back” told the story of Gayle, junior Megan Sanchez, and Lendall, Chris Matheson. Gayle wants to give Lendall back all the love he gave her. She gives him big red bags filled with love. However, when she asks for her love back Lendall gives her a tiny red bag. She is mad, until she opens the bag to find a ring. Lendall proposes to end the scene. A sad scene was called “Where it Went.” It starts with a married couple, Phil and Marci, played by senior Chirstian Hahn and junior Ali Grampp. They are on an ice skating date, but things aren’t going well. They feel like they have lost all the love they once felt,

by Mitch Parker and Scottie TrahanStaff Reporters

and the scene ends with the implication that they will end up divorced. One of the saddest was the “Story of Hope” scene. Hope, junior Dylana Lockwood, comes back to Almost to find her long lost lover named Danny, junior Luke Manwiller. Danny had asked Hope to marry her, but Hope left before giving him an answer. However, when she goes to Danny’s house she finds an older man living there. She talks to him, but at the end he reveals that he is Danny. It seems as if they will be reunited, but Danny’s wife Suzette, freshman Melanie Duffin, comes outside. Danny

leaves Hope and goes inside. Hope walks away, but at the very end turns around and simply says, “yes.” The prologue, interlogue, and epilogue were performed by Pete, junior Sam Ruchotzke, and Ginette, senior Ashton Temple. Pete says in the prologue, “Actually, this is the farthest we’ve ever been.” Ginette then exits from one side of

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the stage, and in the epilogue goes “all the way around the world” and comes back to Pete. These three scenes were very well done, and hammered home the theme of love in the play. Other scenes included “Sad and Glad,” with Jimmy, JJ Johnson, Sandrine, senior Logan Tudeen, and the waitress, sophomore Kylie Guiterrez; “This Hurts,” with Marvalyn, sophomore Jordan Raso, and Steve, senior Colton Cutworth; and “Her Heart,” with East, Chris Matheson, and Glory, senior Molly Mayne. We thought that Almost, Maine, despite its variation from preview school

plays, was very original. Although it was much different, the vignette style of the play was creative and very well worked. W e also thought that the acting for each i n d i v i d u a l scene was consistently g o o d t h r o u g h o u t the play, and all actors i n v o l v e d

performed well. In fact, despite a few minor set mishaps, the play seemed to go off without a hitch. Everyone involved with the play did a superb job. It was funny and creative. It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Overall, the play was well worth the price of admission, and a good way to spend an hour or two.

The cast of “Almost, Maine” after a dress rehearsal. The cast and tech crew worked extremely hard to make the play as good as it was.

In one of the funniest scenes in the play, Tommy Tygret and Dallas Snyder take their bromance a little too far, and literally “fall” in love.

“Jeezum Crow!”

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Everyone has those days when you don’t feel like accomplishing anything. If you are having one of “those days” just take a minute to look around the school and read the quotes posted. The quotes might motivate you to keep going. See if you can find where these quotes are located and submit your answer to bettgrowl.com. The person with the most correct answers submitted first will receive a gift certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings.