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Many changes have oc-curred within the school this

year in building technology, tools for classrooms, and handbook changes. “The handbook had not been reviewed for several years and we as a staff wanted to review it,” said Principal Todd Dreifort. The industrial tech-nology depart-ment received a 3-D printer for hands-on learn-ing for students. “Instead of holding a piece of paper, students can draw it in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and the printer creates a scale model,” said technology teacher Dan Guthrie. “We have been trying to tie (the printer) into class for a while now. We started of-fering upper level classes and then could justify it. Students wrote a module for Depend-able Education Products Company (DEPCO), they bought it, and gave us a big discount on the printer.” According to up-perclassmen counselor Deb Wheeler, name changes of classes in the art, business, family and consumer sciences, journalism, and industrial technology departments took place due to new requirements by the Kansas Department of Education. The goal is to make course names and con-tent similar within all Kansas schools to make it easier to transfer schools.

“There is an em-phasis on career education. Some job skills can already be acquired and students can get a part-time job while going to school to help pay tuition,” said Wheeler. College courses can now be offered second semes-ter allowing more students to take courses. “Nothing is lacking in the school. But before we can

grow we need a new facility . The Certified Nurses Assistant class is meeting at the grade school. We’ve simply outgrownthe building and with a new school there are possibilities in all areas,” said Wheeler. I-Pads are in class-rooms all over school, which came from a pilot program. Teachers are still getting used to teaching with the technological tool, some relying on it more than others. “It’s a learning curve for teachers, they have to step outside their comfort zone,” said technology aide Linda Farner.

They will know by the end of the year whether the i-Pads are worth keeping. “The ultimate goal is to get them into the hands of the students, whether that is grade school students first or high school students,” said Dunson. Technology assistant Matt Hogoboom said wire-less infrastructure has been installed however the school building is too small to provide enough room for students to use i-Pads. Some students have wondered why this seemed to be the year of handbook changes. “With myself, Mr. Carroll and staff members, a handbook review needed to be done so that everything was being addressed more ad-equately,” said Dreifort. A group of teachers met and reviewed the hand-book to discuss how to address it to improve students’ edu-cational experience. Dreifort said some current and future changes may seem disappoint-ing to students but the staff has students’ best interest in mind.

Thor is back in action and wants to advise students. Insert questions into Thor’s locker, number 555, and several will be answered by Thor in each issue of Circle Vision. He will give advice on questions students have always wondered about, but never knew the answer to. In addition a cut -out of Thor will be hidden around the school starting next week. If you find him, take a picture of him where he is and send the photo to vwhiteside@usd375.org: it will be uploaded to the Circle journalism facebook site.

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Mary-Rose Biltz: The Circle band instructor enjoys teach-ing music because she said, “It’s expressive and intellectually challenging. There’s always something to work for. At age 14 I was giving private lessons to fifth graders. That’s when I decided to be a band director.” Biltz said she plans to bring enthusiasm and hard work to better Circle bands.

Kimberly Kohn: The algebra teacher said, “I came to Circle High School be closer to my sister who lives in Mulvane. We are very close. I graduated from the small campus, Fort Hays State. The one-on-one time there was great. I have taught at two schools before this one.” Her hobbies are: hanging out with family and playing board games.

Jeff Slane: The new industrial technology teacher said, “I en-joy teaching the hands-on and bring a fun attitude to class. This was my first job offer and I jumped on it with the current economy.”

Amanda Porter: The English teacher and forensics coach. She said, “I really enjoy litera-ture, it teaches skills in many more fields than English. This is my first teaching job. My best characteristic is having creativity and bringing fun to learning. My goal is to initiate a hunger for higher level educa-tion.”

Robyn Hogan: The head janitor said, “I worked as a janitor on night-shift seven years ago and switched to the intermediate grounds keeping. I came back to the high school because it keeps me energetic around kids. I have seven children and in my free time I’m with my kids who play baseball and football.”

Jeanie Ebberts: In the food service department said, “I worked at the primary school three years and before that as an administrative assistant in Andover where I retired.” She decided she still wanted to work a job with lots of kid interaction. “My hobbies in-clude crocheting prayer shawls for the methodist church here in town, sewing, and geneal-ogy. My six kids, 11 grandkids, and six great-grand kids stay connected with me through Skype,” said Ebberts.

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Nothing is lacking in the school. But before we can grow we need a new facility. The

Certified Nurses Assistant class is meeting at the grade school. We’ve simply outgrown

the building and with a new school there are possibilities in all areas.

Editor in ChiefMaddie Stephens

News Editor Katelyn Hageman

Voice Editor Ciara Mould

Student Life Editor Anita HinnenSports Editor

Alexis CooksonEntertainment Editor

Jaci CorbinPhotography Editor

Sydney BreaultAdviser

Ms. Whiteside

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Circle Vision Newsmagazine is created by the Product Management and Resource Scheduling Class with contributions by the 21st Century Journalism class. The content of this student publication does not neces-sarily represent the view of the school board, admin-istration, staff, or student body. The Circle Vision staff promises to provide lively, factual information to read-ers throughout the school year. It is our responsibility to provide an open forum for ideas, opinions, and art-work. We promise to be fair and balanced in our writing and represent our student body and community to the best of our ability as journal-ists.

Ask ThorWhat is the capital of Yugutan?

Yugutan is not a real place. Therefore, it has no capital.

What do you think about the CHS dance team?

I’m very proud of the dance team and believe they have done a great job.

Is there going to be another Transformers movie? According to “2013 and Beyond in Films” on www.wikipedia.org, Transformers 4 is set to be released June 27th, 2014.

Who is the Republican nominee for president?

Mitt Romney.

What do you think about the Avengers movie?

I thought it was the perfect amount of action and comedy.

School lunch changes for the betterCiara MouldOpinion Editor

duced food, then it is their own fault for feeling hungry. Obesity in America has become more apparent over the last few years. Ac-cording to the article “Obe-sity by the Numbers” at www.letsmove.gov, the childhood obesity rate has tripled over

the last 30 years. Nearly one in three children is overweight in the U.S. This fact is something not to be ignored as it increases one’s risk for Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and other diseases and health factors. Although this may help with the obe-sity rate, some relevant issues remain. The obscene amount of paperwork that is completed by the cafete-ria staff and the fact that some kids still go home hungry are important issues. However, the main concern of the

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Student Council Transforms Tradition

Student Council (StuCo) is making some big changes this year and I think the student body should support them. The main reasons for the adjustments are because they are trying to improve group organization, they help students, and they help the community. StuCo does a lot for students which they don’t realize. They set up most of the major events like Homecoming. This year instead of having just dancing at dances, there are going to be other options like casino night and karaoke so everyone can enjoy the dances. The innovative idea will boost attendance at dances. The main goal for StuCo this year is to build student leaders and involve everyone. “StuCo is trying to include all students, not just athletes. Other activities such as Spanish Club, Students Against Destruc-tive Decisions (SADD), Art Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) need recognition,” said Sherri Coble, StuCo advi-sor. Events such as the Salvation Army Blood Drive, food drive, and Pennies for Patients support the community. These events are set up by StuCo and run by some of the senior seminar classes. The blood drive will take place November 5, and the food drive will take place November 6-13. It’s important for Circle to participate in these events because it gives students a chance to help others who most teenagers wouldn’t get the opportunity to help.

“We are having the kids do and decide more themselves this year to promote being a leader,” said Coble. Not everyone notices that StuCo is doing an amazing job. Many people say they don’t really notice what StuCo does. “I don’t really know what they do. They should keep us more informed,” said sophomore Josh Wyant. They are trying to work on keeping the student body more informed and involved. By having students vote for activi-ties rather than just having StuCo decide everything on their own. Also, they formed committees within StuCo so business is more efficient. “We are trying to keep students more aware of events by doing more pep assemblies and announcements,” said Gibbs. Overall, I think StuCo is doing a fantastic job improving themselves and the school. They deserve our support by attending and participating in events, and recognizing what they do. Help your school and community by participating in the upcoming blood drive and food drive. “StuCo is doing a great job. There’s a lot they do. I’ve definitely noticed the impact they’ve had in the four years I have been here,” said senior Larissa Wikel.

Jaci CorbinEntertainment Editor

Photo by Sydney Breault“We are investigating different options for a new food vending machine, but it will take us some time,” said principal Todd Dreifort. The old vend-ing machines were removed because the district did not renew the contract with the vending company.

Photo by Ms. WhitesideStuCo members were alligned on the stage for Freshmen Thunder.

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There have been multiple changes at Circle High this year. Perhaps none were more noticeable than the lunch menu alterations. This change is implemented by the United States government through the HHFKA (Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act), signed into law in 2010. This caused many parents and students to be angered. It needs to be understood that this new series of laws help children, not hurt them. Students were quick to notice some of the adjustments made to the menu. “One word: disappointment. Those rolls made my week,” said junior Ryan Whitely. This was just one of many changes to the menu. These national changes include a decrease in proteins, sodium, calories, and whole grain. Students should be subjected to more diverse fruits and vegetables and the salad bar, according to the article “Understanding the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act” at www.whitsons.com. With smaller serving sizes of certain foods, there poses the problem of some children leaving school with their stomachs rumbling. “For some kids, this is

their only meal of the day. As a mom, it bothers me to think of a child going home hungry,” said Circle Food Service Man-ager Jana Martin. This meal may be the only one a child will receive in the entire day for some stu-

dents, however they aren’t sup-plying us with heinous food. They are supplying us with foods that are simply different than what we are used to. Some of these foods include aspara-gus, plums, and cauliflower which are fruits and vegetables many kids are not accustomed to, but that are actually tasty. The harsh reality is that if these kids, whose only meal of the day is a school lunch, are not willing to try the newly intro-

ishing the obesity of children in America and to promote healthier lifestyles. We have a respon-sibility to keep the people of our nation healthy. We must consider that the lunch menu changes are helpful to end the growing childhood obesity in America. School lunches could be the healthiest meal of your day as long as you’re willing to try them.

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What do teachers do to sleepers?Anita HinnenStudent Life Editor

Do you sleep in class?

“I drop a book on their desk or kick their chair to wake them up,” said geometry teacher Melanie Bitler.

“I kick their desk or tap them awake,” said algebra teacher Raylin Ledbetter.

“I go and stand by them, and ask them a question. If it’s becoming a huge disruption, I let them sleep and talk to them after class,” said biology teacher Trey Harrison.

“I give them a warning, and if it happens again they have to serve a 30 minute detention,” said world geography teacher Bill Hecker.

“I don’t let them sleep, and wake them up. Then I ask if they are sick, just make sure they are okay,” said art teacher Wendy Tien.

What is the worst excuse a student has given you for not doing his or her homework?

“I knock on their desk and then talk to them after class,” said biology teacher Merle Craig.

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“I kick their chair and make them stand for the rest of the hour. I think if I have to stand, then they can too if they are going to disrespect me,” said history teacher Doug Odom.

“I slap their desk, poke them on the back, or nudge their chair to get them awake,” said physical science teacher Jordan Nuss.

“A student claimed to be related to a woman who was on the news for killing her kids. She said she was on the phone with them all night and couldn’t do her home-work,” said English teacher Linda Pyle.

“Well, you didn’t give me that assignment,” said Spanish teacher Jeana Mayfield.

“My house was destroyed in an earthquake and I couldn’t find my homework in the rubble,” said science teacher Merle Craig.

“Because the World Trade Center was attacked,” said history teacher Doug Odom.

“My car got broken into last night and they stole my backpack,” said science teacher Bo Horyna.

“The alarm didn’t wake me up in time to do it,” said family and consumer life teacher Roxanne Waltman.

“I had my windows down because my air condition was broken. It blew out the window,” said math teacher Melanie Bitler.

Maddie StephensEditor-in-Chief

Get to know your homecoming court

How do you feel about being nominated queen?It’s really awesome being nominated, especially knowing there’s so many other girls that would be a perfect candidate.Most embarrassing moment?When Alex Gardinier came up and kissed me in the park-ing lot my sophomore year. I was totally caught off guard, so I looked really stupid, and he only kissed me because he wanted to make my brother angry. But I don’t even care because it was Alex Gardinier.

Stewart DennisonDo you want to win?Everyone wants to win. I won’t be upset if I don’t because the three other guys are my close friends.Most embarrassing moment?Coach Crisman has always thought I liked to catch but-terflies so last year I went and caught one for him.Do you have any hidden talents?I’m pretty good at art.

Seth BlahaDo you want to win?Yeah, I got money on Ben though. What’s your favorite mem-ory of being at Circle High school?The teachers, sports, and Scott LaMunyon.Most embarrassing moment?Walking into the girls bath-room multiple times.

Taylor AdelspergerMost embarrassing moment?I was changing in the locker room and I forgot my pants on the entire other side so I had to run to the other side and get them.Do you want to win?I’m just happy to be up and I know if I don’t win, one of my other friends will get it.What are you involved in at school?Volleyball, basketball, soft-ball, StuCo, NHS, SADD, and music.What’s your favorite memory of being at Circle High School?Prom.

Drew DaharshDo you have any hidden talents?Yeah, I’m Superman.Do you have any phobias?I hate spiders.Most embarrassing moment?The first day of football practice freshman year, the older guys locked me out of the locker room without any of my clothes on.How do you feel about gradu-ating?Things definitely won’t be the same leaving all these people and all my friends.

Lauren GrayMost embarrassing memory you have about your partner?This is the best memory about my partner actually. He was the first boy to ever kiss me.Do you have any hidden talents?I can lick my elbow.Do you have any phobias?Spiders, dolls, clowns, and the dark.

Maddie StephensMost embarrassing moment?The other day in Spanish, a cricket came out of no where and landed on my paper. I have an irrational fear of crickets and grass hoppers, so I freaked out and was on the other side of the room in less than 2 sec-onds. Next thing I know, I was crying. I was so embarrassed that a cricket made me cry in front of the whole class.How do you feel about graduating?I’m really excited until I think about being separated from my girls. That makes me want to cry.Ben GriffisWhat’s your favorite memory at Circle High School?Bruin Hayden stealing second base when a pitcher was in warm up. The game wasn’t even actually going on. but Bruin thought it was.How do you feel about gradu-ating?Pretty excited. It went by fast though.

Cassie Lohmeyer

Lexi CooksonSportsEditor

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151 students surveyed

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“I wanna...”Josh Walker, sophomore – “I wanna score the game winning touchdown in overtime on Friday night.”

Lander Walker, freshman – “I wanna place at State wrestling.”

Cody Woodard, freshman – “I want to graduate with a 4.0.”

Madison Wheeler, sophomore – “I wanna have a food fight.”

Braedon Roper, sophomore – “I wanna be able to dunk a basketball.”

Jessica Morgan, freshman – “I wanna prank a teacher.”

Kaleigh Ahlers, sophomore – “I want to shove a pie in a teacher’s face.”

Dalanie Hadley, freshman – “I wanna not fail a test.”

Katie Frankenbery, sophomore – “I wanna go back to State in volleyball this year.”

Josh Taber, freshman – “I want to make all A’s.”

Theron Brines, sophomore – “I wanna make it to State in track.”

Photos by Sydney Breault

Jayme Hughey, sophomore – “I wanna make Mr. Slane cookies.”

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Circle Talk

Random quotes the Circle Vision staff hear in the halls.

“I can be fat and happy, or skinny

and bored.”

“You can’t date someone if you can stick your finger

through their ear.”

“Name: Two Chainz. Favorite sandwich: peanut

butter.”

Maddie StephensEditor-in-Chief

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Homecoming

Photos by Sydney Breault, Mr.Carroll, Ms.Whiteside, Mandy Fowler and Katelyn Hageman

So you think you can dance?

Lexi CooksonSports Editor

It’s halftime at Circle High School on Friday night. The foot-ball team exits the field, and the Circle Thunderettes take center stage. It’s time for the new dance team to perform. About nine years was the last time the school’s dance team performed. With math teacher Raylin Ledbetter as

head coach, the team was strong. Later, Ledbetter decided that she wanted to spend more time with her children, so she stepped down as coach. The team was cut from the list of school activities because there was no longer anyone to coach them. Paraprofes-sional Marsha Bishop decided she wanted to start it back up and stepped forward. “I really just decided to do it because I wanted the girls at the school to have more options activity wise,” said Bishop, head coach of the Thunderettes. Reviving the team was a long journey according to Bishop. The process lasted almost a year because she had to meet all of the coaching requirements and conditions. The Circle Board of Education had to approve the movement to create a team again and also a team budget. Also, Bishop went to a few meets and needed to complete the Rule 10 coaching course to work with the girls. Throughout it all, Bishop said the school and board was sup-portive. “The only thing I’ve contributed to the new team has been giving support to Mrs. Bishop. She’s doing a great job with the team,” said former coach Ledbetter when asked about the team.

A look at the new Circle High School dance team

Girls TennisFreshman Page Counterman is the only one in her grade level playing varsity tennis this year. She plays number two doubles with sophomore Macey Griffin. She also competed in one junior varsity match playing number one singles. She played the sport before seventh grade by attend-ing varsity coach Bill Hecker’s summer tennis camp. She enjoys tennis and is looking forward to getting better over the season.“My goal for this season is to master my serve,” said Counter-man.Hecker is the girls varsity coach and saw potential in Counter-man when she was only in seventh grade. “She has a positive attitude, is very competitive, has good coach ability, and a good work ethic. These things will help you improve your game at a faster rate,” said Hecker.

Star Freshmen Cross CountryFreshman Jonam Gibbs runs cross country on the varsity team. He started running in seventh grade because he couldn’t play football due to a broken arm. He likes cross country because of the feel of accomplishment after a good work out. When asked about being the number one runner he said, “I don’t think of it like that. Orlando is always right behind me so it doesn’t feel like I am.”Gary Wartick, cross country team’s head coach, said he is excited to watch this year’s team and Gibbs in particular over the years to grow and become better and faster. “He is competitive, not afraid of hard work, and has good coach ability. He does what you ask and then some. He is just the better, faster runner,” said Wartick.

Boys SoccerFreshman Mark Walthers plays forward on this year’s varsity soccer team. Walthers likes soccer because it’s competitive and you get to show off your skills. The team practices every day after school and he practices at least one hour at home. He played this year because they didn’t have it in the middle school, and he hopes to play all four years in high school.“My goal for this season is to have a hat trick in one game,” said Walthers, or in other words, he wants to score three goals in one game.A.J. Pello, head coach for soccer, said Walthers was his top fresh-man because of his good work ethic, attitude, and he listens to what he has to say and applies it.“It all goes back to attitude. He doesn’t goof off and does what is needed to get better,” said Pello.

VolleyballThe freshman volleyball team is currently 10-4 with six straight wins. Head coach Shelly Ni-barger said they look promising for future years.“As a whole they play very well as a team and play with a lot of enthusiasm,” said Nibarger.Their next game is October 6 at Andale against Augusta and Rose Hill. The team gets along well with their teammates ac-cording to junior varsity players and Nibarger.“They are nice people and doing very well. They are off to a good start and will help the team a lot in future years,” said sophomore, outsider hittter Leah Metzger.

Girls GolfFreshmen Maggie Cannon and Taylor Walls are playing girls golf this year. They said they like head coach Brian Henry for his good teaching skills, they get along well with their teammates, and they share the same goal to play varsity.“I like it because I’ve met a lot of new friends. I hated it at first, but I really like it now,” said Cannon.They played in their first tour-nament and did well according to Henry. They are continuing to work on their overall game.“They look promising for future years and are improving a lot,” said Henry.

FootballThere are a lot of freshmen out for football this year. Accord-ing to the head coach Robert Pool, quite a few of them stand out and look good for years to come. These freshmen are doing an excellent job according to Pool: Jason Hodge, Kaden Fowler, Cody Eastridge, Brenden Horyna, Jacob Pfeiffer, Matt Keene, Ben Engels, and Garrett Borg-Kepler.“Potential is only as good as what you’re willing to do with it,” said Pool.According to Pool and junior varsity players the freshmen seem to be getting along well with their teammates.“They are fitting in with the varsity, are doing a good job of fill-ing in spots, and are learning a lot,” said sophomore teammate Cameron Kifer.

CheerleadingKrystal Mullin, a freshman on the cheer squad, tried out this year because it is her first year in high school and she wanted to see what it was like. She practices with the team every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school for about two hours.“I like cheerleading because you get to be social,” said Mullin.Taisha Tunnel is the cheer coach. When asked why she chose Mullin as her top freshman she said, “She’s really outgoing and willing to try anything. She’s one of the first freshmen to be in the front.”

Anita HinnenStudent Life Editor

Tryouts took place last spring to get the team together and prepare for this year. They met over the summer and now they practice at 6:30 a.m. out on the football field proving their dedica-tion. A small portion of funds is given to the team by the school, so the girls fund uniforms, shoes, make-up, and warm-up gear themselves. Dances are choreographed by senior, cap-tain, Cassie Lohmeyer, and junior, co-captain Bailey Wallace. “Bailey and I get horrible choreographer’s block. Then we think of something great and run and basically tackle each other out of joy,” said Lohmeyer. After the announcement the team would perform at the first home game, there was a lot of buzz around the school. when the day came and the girls took the field they danced to “Lose Control” by Missy Elliot. “The team did way better than I expected since there hadn’t been a team in forever,” said senior Emily Valentine. Tryouts for the dance team will be held again in Novem-ber to recruit a few members for basketball season.

Photos by Sydney Breault & Melissa Richard

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