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Prime Rib & Concordia gain new membersShelby Durham

On Aug. 24, Tilghman’s male a capella group, Prime Rib, selected three new members for the 2018-2019 school year. The new additions to the group are Amante Cunningham (12), Jaylon Hart (12), and Travis Trimble (11). These new members will join the nine returning members, Aiden Caywood (10), Rafael Dbu (10), Granger Paige (10), Elijah Patrick (10), Mason Romanak (10), Mark Taylor (11), Nick Tooley (10), Samuel Whelan (11) and Zach Ybarzabal (10). The new members auditioned through a two-phase process to gain membership in the group.

Prime Rib performs at a wide variety of gigs throughout the school year, often performing classic male a cappella songs. The group often entertains at dinner parties and holiday events around Paducah. Prime Rib meets with Tilghman’s female a cappella group at various points throughout the year to form the coed group, Another Shade of Blue. Together they compete, perform choreographed ensembles, and showcase the some of the talent in Tilghman’s music department. If students are interested in joining Prime Rib, it is required that they are enrolled in choir, possess a musical background, and present advanced vocal skill.

On Aug. 23, Tilghman’s female a capella group, Concordia, selected five new members for the 2018-2019 school year. The new additions to the group are Emma Gilbert (10), Liberty Guyette (11), Carrie Houser (12), Kindle Knight (10), and Gloree Nell Wood (9). To be chosen for the group, applicants were required to pass through two days of auditions. At the first audition, singers were required to perform a solo piece, sight read and sing with the group to test mu-sicality and vocal ability. At call backs, the group that passed the first phase was observed on their ability to sing and blend with the current group.

These new members will join the seven returning members, Lilly Brown (10), Zyla Dortch (10), Shelby Durham (12), Erin Kelly (11), Katie Peck (11), Hadley Pierce (10) and Julianna Moore (12). Throughout the year, Concordia will perform at numerous gigs around the city. These gigs range from holiday celebrations to business luncheons. The group occasionally combines with Tilgh-man’s male a cappella group to form the coed group, Another Shade of Blue. Biannually, the group competes at the Voices in Harmony a cappella competition in Lexington, KY. Another Shade of Blue also occasionally performs together at large gigs. If students are interested in joining Concordia, it is required that they are enrolled in choir, possess a musical background and present advanced vocal skill.

Dual enrollment expands curriculum

“Eat, breathe, sleep, soccer: that’s the culture of the Costa Rican people,” said Costa Rican native Armando Guell, or “Tico” as he’s known by the girls soccer team. Guell, the new head girls’ soccer coach, was given the nickname “Tico” by players on a Puma’s team he coached and still goes by that name today. “‘Tico’ means ‘Costa Rican people,’ and since I’m 100 percent sure that I am the only Costa Rican that lives in west Kentucky it was easy to adapt to that nick name,” Guell explained.

Guell has been playing soccer as long as he could walk. He had dreams of playing pro while he was still in Costa Rica, but after realizing that he couldn’t continue to practice and keep up with all his school work he was forced to make a decision where he chose school. “I figured I wasn’t good enough to just put all my money on going pro, so choosing school was the obvious decision to me,” Guell said.

He moved to the U.S. when he was 17 and had just graduated high school. Once he realized his dreams of playing soccer in Costa Rica could never become a reality, he started to focus more on what

education path he would take. At this same time, Guell started receiving offers from Americans schools. West Virginia, Mid- Continent and Bethel wanted Guell to play for them.

Thinking practically, he chose to play with Bethel because they offered him the best scholar-ships. While at Bethel, Guell met his wife Jessica Guell. Their common interest in soccer sparked their romance.

Jessica Guell, the new Tilghman assistant varsity and JV coach, was also a star soccer player at Bethel. Jessica has been playing for five years and is just as passionate about the game as Armando, making the two a perfect team for coaching Paducah Tilghman girls’ soccer.

Guell decided to take on a new challenge and apply for the head coaching job at Paducah Tilgh-man. Guell was aware that the program had been struggling and the problems the team had faced with finding a reliable coach.

“When I saw the opening for a new head coach position I decided to step in and help out,” he said.

He wanted to build a good program and give a name to girls’ soccer at Tilghman. Guell’s ambitious at-titude is what helped score him the job.

Guell hopes to accomplish a lot this season. “This year we have a lot of athletically skilled girls who just lack the technique,” he said. Guell believes with proper coaching this team will be able to exceed substantially.

Guell debuts as girls’ soccer coachChloe Bilak and Nautica Beasley

With the introduction of the new school year comes new teachers, new students and new classes. This school year Tilghman has had a major expan-sion in the number of dual enrollment classes offered. Currently students are enrolled in 13 different dual credit courses. These courses are offered through both West Kentucky Community and Technical College and Murray State University.

Many students get to choose their dual credit classes because they are offered online, but Tilghman also offers dual credit classes in core content classes

that are taught by Tilghman teachers. Wade Morris, who teaches dual credit English,

said that dual credit “Allows students to receive col-lege credit for a fraction of the price and also better prepares then for college level expectations.”

The school decided to incorporate these classes into the Tilghman curriculum for a variety of reasons. The biggest one is the best interest of the students. Dual credit classes allow for the students to become more prepared for college and divert them from tak-ing less pertinent electives that will not necessarily

prepare them for their lives past high school. The expansion of dual credit is also beneficial for

Tilghman. According to new state regulations, there is no such thing as college and career ready. Instead there is the blanket title of “transition ready.” Some students struggle in meeting all the requirements to be considered transition ready. Dual credit can be the link in helping students become transition ready. If a student completes three credit hours in dual credit they are transition ready. Paducah Tilghman is now offering more opportunities than ever.

Eileen Sember

Seventeen Tilghman students recognized as AP Scholars

Photo by Wayne Walden

Seventeen current Tilghman students have been recognized as AP Scholars or AP Scholars with Honors for the 2017-2018 school year. The 11 AP Scholars are Chloe Bilak (12), Lance Butler (12), Ryan Chua (11), Kate Criner (11), Paulo Garcia (11), Sammy Lambert (11), Addie Rogers (12), Kate Rogers (12), James Smiley (12), Travis Trimble (11) and Lillian Wisner (11). The six AP Scholars with Honors are Shelby Durham (12), Eileen Sember (12), Lizzy Barnes (12), Joseph Price (12), Grace Raber (12) and Austin Yarbrough (12).

AP Scholars are students who have taken at least three exams with a score of 3 or higher on all AP exams taken. AP Scholars with Honors are students who receive an av-

erage score of a 3.25 on all AP exams taken, with a score of a 3 or higher on at least four exams taken. These scholars are nationally identified by AP Central for their outstand-ing performance.

Advanced Placement is a program created by the College Board, offering an attempt at college credit for high school students who pass the subject-specific exam in May. The AP curriculum for each of the various subjects is created for the College Board and distributed to teachers across the country. Once the teacher has been approved by the College Board to instruct AP mate-rial, the institution may add the course to their curriculum.

AP Scholars, from left to right: Lizzy Barnes, Grace Raber, Samuel Lambert, Chloe Bilak, Paulo Garcia, Addie Rogers, Austin Yarbrough, Eileen Sember, Joseph Price, Shelby Durham, Kate Criner, Travis Trimble, Katelyn Rogers, Ryan Chua and Lillian Wisner. Not pictured is Lance Butler.

Shelby Durham and Caroline Gruber

Photo by Wayne Walden

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What was yoursummer anthem?

MaKendyn Lambert and Sydney Robertson

“Non-Stop” - Drake

“Big Bank”- YG

“Sicko Mode”-Travis Scott

“Blank Space”- Taylor Swift

Photos by:Grace Denton

A Tip of the Hat...Sarah Hobbs and Mary-Kate Via

In our generation, there seems to be confusion between “talking” and being friends. Talking is the stage in between being friends and dating. This happens because good friends will jokingly hold hands or hug to greet one another, leading to assumptions being made by peers. Friends of the opposite gender have to be careful be-cause if people start rumors, it could ruin the friendship.

On the other hand, when you actually are trying to “talk” to someone, you usually express your feelings by flirting. Flirting is often confused as just being friendly. Texting your friend without any flirting is being friendly and shouldn’t be con-sidered talking.

Just because you talk to someone a lot and are close to them, does not mean that you

want to “talk” to them or start a relationship. “Talking” can be confusing for both people involved. One party might think you are just being friendly, while the other person has dif-ferent intentions in mind.

Communication is a big fac-tor in this gray area. You have to be open with the person you have feelings towards or the relationship most likely won’t grow in the direction you would like. When you’re “talking” to someone, you aren’t necessar-ily exclusive and haven’t put a label on yourselves yet.

Being friends with a guy has many restrictions, whether you like the guy or not. It’s very hard to be close friends with someone of the opposite gender and not have someone catch feelings. When you’re friends, you enjoy their company but

you’re not attracted to them. Everyone has natural tendencies to flirt, so don’t look too far into things.

It’s a risky factor to get involved with your friend’s romantic relationship because their significant other might think that you’re trying to get involved. You can give them advice but leave it at that. You can compliment your friend but keep it in a friendly man-ner so that the other doesn’t get confused.

Being friends can be hard due to people’s assumptions but don’t let those things come be-tween that friendship. Although, when you have feelings for someone, you should let it be known and shoot your shot.

A Wag of the Finger goes to dress codes. We are all aware of the hot weather and obviously every outfit we choose won’t be “school ap-propriate.” During the summer, we could wear whatever we wanted without consequences but that’s not the case now that we’re back at school.

A Wag of the Finger to homework. After being out of school for two months, not having any responsibilities or duties, getting back into the swing of things is a little difficult and some teachers don’t show any remorse by giving

homework out on the first day, or even over the summer. Make sure to stay on top of your assignments because it will be ten times harder to catch up.

A Wag of the Finger goes to drama. Being back at school means being around unneces-sary drama for 10 months straight. No matter how much you try to stay to yourself, petty high school drama always surrounds you. It’s truly exhausting. As long as you mind your business and don’t let things bother you so easily then hopefully the drama will be minimal.

“Wag of the Finger” and “Tip of the Hat” are trademarks of Stephen Colbert and his TV show, The Colbert Report. Neither Paducah Tilghman nor The Bell Staff claim any

ownership of these trademarks.

Frutta Bowls, a new and exciting place to get healthy food in Paducah, has been all the rage with their recent opening. Their vibrant fruit bowls and smoothies have popped up all over social media, intriguing potential customers on what they have to offer.

Frutta Bowls has three types of bowls: acai, pitaya and kale. The acai bowl is a mix of organic acai berries and banana, the pitaya bowl is a blend of pitaya, banana, pineapple, and sweetened almond milk and the kale bowl is made of kale, banana, pineapple and sweetened almond milk.

The bases are blended and frozen to form a soft slush in the bottom of the bowl. The top-pings can be piled high, from every fruit imagin-able to Nutella and peanut butter. Frutta Bowls offers organic options chocolate and vanilla protein to add in. Frutta Bowls also offers oat-meal bowls which is a unique mixture of textures and temperatures with the frozen base and hot oatmeal. Flavors for the oatmeal bowls include Cinnamon Apple Caramel, Coco Puff Bowl, Earth Bowl and Power Bowl.

Aside from the main fruit bowls, Frutta Bowls has seven smoothie options. The fun colors are bright and appealing for customers looking for a sweet treat. The variety of smoothies are mix-tures of fruits and almond milk or water. Protein powder can also be added.

Overall, Frutta Bowls has a fun, welcom-ing and energetic vibe. This is a good spot for a quick and healthy pick me up. The prices lean on the higher end, but the fruit is the best quality. Although the portions are seemingly small, it fills you up and leaves you satisfied.

“What are we?”Bailee Patel and Allee Rudolph

Grace Denton and Katelyn Rogers

Does Frutta Bowls live up to the hype?

A Tip of the Hat goes to warm weather. We were all expecting a hotter than usual summer, but I don’t think any of us knew how many perfect pool days we would pick up. We only get a few more weeks to enjoy the splendid heat before the fall weather creeps up on us, so we need to make the most of it while we can.

A Tip of the Hat goes to all Tilghman’s new staff members. With new teachers comes lots of excitement. It’s a fresh start for many students.

Don’t get us wrong, we think everyone can

agree that Tilghman lost a few legends at the end of last school year, but this year’s additions to-tally make up for them and can eventually work up to the high expectations that they left.

A Tip of the Hat goes to Mr. Davis. We all missed his great sense of style and his bubbly personality over the break. His charisma always puts students in the best mood. This being his last year means that we should cherish every single second we get with him.

...A Wag of the Finger

Know your bowls:Acai is a South American palm tree producing small edible blackish-purple berries.Pitaya is the fruit of several dif-ferent cactus species indigenous to the Americas.Kale is a cabbagelike plant with curled or wrinkled leaves.

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Why we must revive Tilghman pride

You may think it’s unnecessary to make such a big deal to care so much about straws, but in reality if we cut out all the plastic straws we would be reducing a huge portion of plastic waste. There are many reasons why we should cut them out. Five hundred million straws are used every day all over the world.

Even though many dispos-able straws are made from recyclable materials, they are actually difficult to recycle. They are so lightweight that they slip through sorting screens and end up in landfills. Plastic isn’t biodegradable so they could possibly remain in the environment for two thousand years.

The straw that you used with your Dunkin Donuts coffee this morning could linger in the environment for generations.

Plastic straws don’t just end up in landfills, they can end up in the ocean really easily, because they have

been left on the beach, blown out of trashcans, or get in the storm drains.

By 2050 scientists expect there to be more plastic than fish in the oceans. There are plenty

of alternatives to plastic straws that would be an easy fix to all of these problems. Paper straws, stainless steel straws, glass straws and just going without a straw are easy things that we can all do to keep the planet clean.

When you think of yoga, do you think of health gurus or hippies? If so, does this association make you think that yoga is only available to people who only eat vegetables, work out ev-ery day, and have found inner peace?

The truth is, health gurus and hippies are only a small portion of the enor-mous number of the people in the world who take part in this practice.

Yoga originated in ancient India as a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices to increase awareness between a being’s mind, body, spirit and envi-ronment.

Yoga was first introduced into the West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then, Western civiliza-tions have adopted the practice of yoga and have expanded upon its peace-centered foundations.

Today, yoga is available to anyone and is known to help lower blood pressure, reduce insomnia, improve respiration, energy, and vitality, balance metabolism, and increase cardio and

circulatory health. But those are only a few of the physical health benefits.

While yoga can be a great source of exercise, it is also great for the mind! Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing is known to contribute greatly to a person’s well-being.

It can help you manage stress, learn coping mechanisms, relax your mind, increase body-awareness, center atten-tion, help with positive outlooks on life and sharpen concentration.

Yoga is provided at all different lev-els for different preferences. If you are considering trying out a yoga class, but you feel a bit nervous about taking one for the first time, take a level one class!

These classes focus on the basics and can help you master basic poses and breathing before moving to the next level! They are also designed to help beginners, body restrictions and all.

If you feel nervous about not being able to do all the poses in this class, don’t be! No matter where you go, your instructor will clarify that it is impor-

tant to do what feels most comfort-able for your body, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself! If you feel like you’ve already mastered the basics, try a higher-level class.

The key is to always try. In yoga, there is no shame in failing – only encouragement to stay positive and keep trying!

In Paducah, there are many op-tions to choose from for the yoga experience that best suits you. There is the Yoga Artz Hub in Lone Oak, True North Yoga and Seva Fitness Academy in midtown, The Yoga Room of Paducah on Fountain Av-enue and The Living Arts Center and Elite Yoga & Massage downtown.

No matter how flexible you are, how old you are or how often you go, yoga can be beneficial for you. Everyone needs a bit of stability in their lives, mentally or physically, so challenge yourself today to try taking a yoga class. You never know how it may benefit you!

Megan Davis

Paducah Tilghman high school has always been known for its optimistic and enthusiastic student body. His-torically, we have been the envy of many schools in the district, always holding the highest ranks and pos-sessing the loudest student section in western Kentucky. Tilghman students have always carried a warm energy with them wherever they go.

In recent years however, the same butterflies we used to feel when walk-ing through the hallways have disap-peared. We give up easier, we drag out the losses, and we forget the tradition Tilghman has carried for more than 150 years; this school is more than a center of education, and we can’t let that die.

Tilghman pride desrves a rebirth, and we know that this is the year to make it happen. Our sports teams are the best they’ve been in a while, our staff is more motivated than ever, and our student body is well rounded, kind and optimistic. We have a school full of leaders, artists, athletes, creative thinkers, jokesters, and empathetic people. We need to crush class wars and bring back the

incredible feeling of Tilghman pride within the school.

The seniors remember this euphoric feeling as a freshman, but unfortunately, it has never been the same. This is the year to take back an optimistic attitude and a reputation we’ve possessed for years.

We are willing to bet our lives on the successful outcome of the May-field game this year; fortune says the

12-year losing streak with our rival will be crushed this year. However, if it is not, we cannot just give up on our team. What really mat-ters is that we make the most of our time together

in high school, support our athletes through the worst and back them no matter what.

Real school pride is encourage-ment that lasts for better or for worse and support that remains infallible. There is no reason to back stab our athletes, or any student for that mat-ter. We should all be in this together. There is strength in numbers and strength in positivity. So PT, let’s bring back strong, positive attitudes, stand up for each other, and make some noise this year.

Shelby Durham and Hannah Waller

The many ways yoga can benefit your life Julianna Moore

Why we should stop using plastic straws

• lower blood pressure

• reduced insomnia

• improved respiration

• increased energy

• balanced metabolism

• improved cardio health

• reduced stress

• relaxed mind

• increased body awareness

• centered attention

• improved outlook

Can yoga help you?

By 2050 scientists expect there to be more plastic than fish in the oceans.

Real school pride is encouragement that lasts for better or for

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It’s no secret that our world is con-stantly changing and advancing techno-logically. With new tech coming almost daily, it’s easy to see whey STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, is becoming a huge field in recent years. In fact, according to a study by National Student Clearing House, preva-lence of STEM degrees has increased since 2004 at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. Meanwhile, the proportion of students majoring in social sciences and psychology has either stayed the same or decreased during the same time period.

The demand for STEM degrees is only going to increase. STEM occupa-tions are expected to see a growth of 17 percent by 2020, further increasing the importance of many students majoring in a field related to STEM. Non-STEM employment is projected to have less growth, with only a 14 percent expected growth in the same time period. Even

in the most recent recession, based on surveys, many manufacturers are fac-ing shortages in terms of scientists and engineers.

STEM workers were also the least affected by the most recent recession. While non-STEM workers saw an un-employment rate as high as 10 percent, STEM workers had a maximum un-employment rate of 5.5 percent. There were also jobs in the STEM field such as mathematics and computer occupations that were hardly affected by the reces-sion. STEM workers’ salaries were on average 26 percent higher than that of non-STEM workers.

STEM jobs are of growing impor-tance in our society. And with new tech-nology constantly developing, the need for STEM workers will never end. The growth of the industry itself should show the necessity of students to get interested in the field. It’s a big industry, and it will only get bigger.

The importance of STEM careers

Reese Hutchins

Students aim higher

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This summer, 13 PTHS students partici-pated in the month-long Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) program at Murray State University. The AIMS program engages students in a variety of enrichment activities to prepare high school students for post-secondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science, strengthens the math and science skills of the participating students, and helps students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science fields.

“It was a lot of hard work,” junior DaR-oyce Flemons says. “We had class every day, and it challenged all of us. But in the end, it was all worth it.”

Students representing PTHS in the pro-gram included Bree’Asia Chamberlain, Kiya Coleman, Taliyah Conner, Amante Cun-ningham, DaRoyce Flemons, Janae Flemons, Ma’Kaila Henry, Erica Hutcherson, Meah

Jordan, Matthew Mayes, De’Lacia Reed, Madison Thomas and Gabby Williams. These students earned numerous achievements and awards while attending the program. Two of these students, Amante Cunningham and Bree’Asia Chamberlain, were chosen by their teachers, residential staff and program coor-

dinator to be members of the Directors’ Club. Directors’ Club honor-ees include the top five overall students in the program.

Along with being very successful at the

program, several students were chosen to at-tend an educational trip to Chicago. This trip included a tour of the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, and The Field Museum, as well as several cultural activities. These students were Bree’Asia Chamberlain, De’Lacia Reed, Meah Jordan, Kiya Coleman and Gabby Williams.

Mock Trial 1.Addie Rogers2.Katelyn Rogers3.Andrew Katz

Impromptu Speaking 26. Addie Rogers 36. Angelea Shute 46. Shioneka Farr

Extemporaneous Speak-ing 14. Addie Rogers 47. Shioneka Farr

Original Oratory 18. Kate Criner 33. Grace Raber

Program Oral Interpretation 19. Kate Criner 40. Grace Raber

Poetry 23. Shioneka Farr 28. Grace Raber

Informative Speaking 34. Angelea Shute 36. Addie Rogers

Dramatic Interpretation32. Kate Criner

Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL) is an or-ganization that promotes public speaking of students. Through competition and speaking engagements, students registered in the KHSSL database can earn points and distinctions in their respec-tive categories. Students throughout the state participate and com-pete for the top rankings. Nine Tilghman students ranked in the top 50 in many of the categories. These include:

Several students received an additional honor. Addie Rogers, Grace Raber and Kate Criner were named to the National Speech and Debate KY All-State Team. The All-State Team includes the top 150 Speech and Debate competitors. These students are se-lected based on competition and service points accumulated dur-ing High School tournaments.

PT speech students sweep state ranking

Katelyn Rogers

Reese Hutchins Sarah Hobbs and Mary-Kate Via

Fifteen Tilghman students scored a 30 or higher on at least one section of the ACT in June and July. On the English section, students who scored 30 or above were senior Lance Butler (36), junior Erin Kelly (36), junior Paulo Garcia (35), senior Julianna Moore (34), junior Ryan Chua (32) and junior Samuel Lambert (30).

Students who received a 30 or higher on the reading section were junior Erin Kelly (35), senior Lance Butler (34), junior Samuel Lambert (34), senior Grace Denton (32), senior Chloe Bilak (32), junior Maxx Besaw (32), senior Ad-die Rogers (31), senior Austin Yarbrough (31), junior Paulo Garcia (31), senior Eileen

Sember (30), senior Katelyn Rogers (30), junior Quinn Atnip (30) and junior Ryan Chua (30).

Students who scored a 30 or higher on the math section were senior Lance Butler (35), junior Samuel Lambert (35), junior Ryan Chua (34), and se-nior Austin Yarbrough (31).

Students who scored 30 or higher on the science section were senior Lance Butler (35), junior Ryan Chua (35), junior Maxx Besaw (33), junior Samuel Lambert (31), senior Addie Rogers (30), senior Austin Yarbrough (30), junior Erin Kelly (30), and junior Bailee Patel (30).

PT students join the ‘30 and Above’ clubLance Butler

If you are interested in representing Paducah Tilghman at community events, then student ambassadors is for you. There is a simple application you must fill out: why you are interested, where you would like to go represent Paducah Tilghman, and two teacher signatures. The applications are in the Guidance office, and will be due on Friday, Sept. 14. All are welcome to apply.

An ambassador is a person who acts as a representative or promotor of a specific activity. Being an ambassador is an honorable title to hold. As an ambassador, students will be able to go out into the community and answer questions about and for Paducah Tilghman. This is a great way to connect with your community and your school.

PTHS Ambassadors

Photo by Emily KrallThe 30 and Above Club, from left to right: Samuel Lambert, Maxx Besaw, Lance Butler, Ryan Chua, Quinn Atnip, Addie Rogers, Grace Denton, Julianna Moore, Katelyn Rogers, Erin Kelly, Austin Yar-brough, Eileen Sember and Chloe Bilak. Not pictured are Bailee Patel and Paulo Garcia.

It was a lot of hard work...but in the end

it was all worth it.

AIMS participants, from left to right: Ma’Kaila Henry, Kiya Coleman, Bree’Asia Chamberlain, Amante Cunningham, DaRoyce Flemons, Erica Hutcherson, Madison Thomas, Meah Jordan, De’Lacia Reed and Gabby Williams.

Photo by Wayne Walden

AIMS participants at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, front row, from left to right: Janae Flemons, Gabby Williams, Ma’Kaila Henry, Kiya Coleman, Meah Jordan, Anijah Flemons, Taliyah Conner; back row: De’Lacia Reed and Bree’Asia Chamberlain

Photo provided to The Bell

Any junior interested in applying for the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) for summer 2019 should plan to attend an informational meet-ing for prospective applicants and parents or guardians at 5:30 pm in the Paducah Tilgh-man Library on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

The Governor’s Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic lead-ers. Established in 1983, the

program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.

Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge.

The meeting will be fol-lowed by Back to School Night at 6 p.m.

GSP meeting Sept.19

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Dear Freshmen,Starting high school can be a challenging task. New hallways, upperclass-

men, and harder classes can seem quite intimidating when you’re the small fish in a big pond. But don’t worry. As time passes, you will become more and more comfortable with the customs and quirks of high school. As a senior, I’ve been through it all, so here are a couple helpful tips to, hopefully, make your freshman year a little less dreadful.

Befriend an upperclassman. Though the juniors and seniors may seem scary, they can understand your experience better than anyone else. Not only can an upperclassman provide you with great advice on how to get through high school, but he/she can also be a great friend to have. As leaders of the high school, it is our duty to set an example for younger students, and one of the best ways to set that example is through friendship and compassion. Whether you need a helping hand or a friend to talk to, there is no doubt that an upperclassman will be willing to help, so don’t be intimidated!

Focus on your schoolwork. Freshman year can seem unimportant in the grand scheme of things. After all, you do have a while until you really have to worry about life outside of high school. Still, it is important to keep your grades up. Fo-cusing on your schoolwork can help you establish a strong, efficient work ethic, which can be beneficial for you in college or a job.

Lastly, stay positive. Getting accustomed to high school isn’t always easy and fun, and that’s just the way it is. You will have bad days, you will make bad grades, and there will be days that you really despise being a freshman, but you can’t let these things get to you. You’re only people, just like everyone else at PTHS, so remember to take your falls and mistakes as learning experiences, and the rest of high school will be a breeze.

Sincerely,

A Senior

A Letter to the Freshmen

Picture this: You’re browsing the Instagram explore page when a video catches your eye. Clicking on it, you’re met with a time-lapse of what might be one of the most impressive cakes being put together in what seems like seconds. If you’re adventurous, you click on their handle to find it’s none other than Paducah Tilgh-man’s very own Erin Kelly otherwise known as @cakes.by.erin.

Sporting 14,000 Instagram followers and a creative guise like no other Erin has turned what was a weekend hobby into her own business, High Street Cakery. I got a chance to sit down with Erin and ask her about her business, her newfound fame and of course, cake. Q: At what age did you start baking? EK: I first started when I was 11, about to turn 12. Q: How did your Instagram get such a large following? EK: When I first made my baking account only my friends and a few other bakers followed me but once I started to post time-lapse videos things really took off. A

larger account dedicated to posting photos and videos of cakes reposted one of my videos, and it’s gotten 100,000 views. Q: Have you run into any issues when starting your own business? EK: When I first started technically I was running an illegal business. There was a law in place that prohibited the sale of foods out of your home by anyone other than people who farmed the products on their property. Now that House Bill 263 has been passed by Kentucky Legislators, I’m able to sell my baked goods straight from the kitchen and market my business without any legal issues. Q: What’s your favorite cake flavor? EK: My personal favorite is Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese frosting! Make sure to follow Erin’s Instagram @cakes.by.erin to keep up with her latest creations and if you’re interested in ordering one for yourself, check out her web-site www.highstreetcakery.com!

Erin Kelly Tops the CakeEmily Krall

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Jennifer Johnson Position: Foreign Language Teacher (French)Hobbies/Passions: Running and exercising and studying Span-ish and French.Favorite part of PTHS: Being back in my hometown and teaching at PTHS.Something you are looking forward to: A productive school year.

Andrew Harned

Position: Math Teacher (Alge-bra 1 & Geometry Honors)

Hobbies/Passions: Being with my family, reading, video games, and trivia.

Favorite part of PTHS: The students.

Something you are looking for-ward to: Finishing my master’s degree.

Emily Jones

Position: Math Teacher (Geom-etry).

Hobbies/Passions: Reading and refinishing furniture.

Favorite part of PTHS: The people, students, faculty and staff and the wonderful atmo-sphere in the school.

Something you are looking for-ward to: A year full of learning and growth.

Faye Rennell Hobson Position: English Teacher (10th Grade and Creative Writing).

Hobbies/Passions: Assisting others, specifically in teaching and organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education.

Favorite part of PTHS: The work hours and early mornings.

Something you are looking for-ward to: To see the 10th grade class grow and develop into an active group of students and challenge them to academic achievement.

Jared Wynne

Position: Science Teacher (Biology and Forensic Science) and Cross Country and track coach

Hobbies/Passions: Hiking, run-ning and learning new things.

Favorite part of PTHS: The welcoming atmosphere and people.

Something you are looking forward to: Having an exciting year full of learning and to win a regional championship.

Jimi Gwinn

Position: Robotics and Com-puter Aided Design Teacher

Hobbies/Passions: Woodwork-ing and boating/watersports.

Favorite part of PTHS: The culture, traditions and diversity built into the atmosphere at PTHS.

Something you are looking forward to: Snow days this winter.

Wes Newsome

Position: ESL teacher

Hobbies/Passions: Music, mov-ies, video games, sports, magic, traveling and most importantly family.

Favorite part of PTHS: How well run the school is and the diversity and culture.

Something you are looking for-ward to: The next day with new challenges and experiences and meeting new students and faculty.

Josh Byrd

Position: Special Ed/FMD Teacher

Hobbies/Passions: Watching sports, specifically St. Louis Cardinals baseball, U.K. Bas-ketball and U.K. Football.

Favorite part of PTHS: Crispi-to day was legit!

Something you are looking for-ward to: Building relationships with students and faculty.

Tilghman’s New TeachersGrace Denton and Katelyn Rogers

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Dear Abby, Over the summer I didn’t exactly have the most consis-

tent sleep schedule. I wouldn’t fall asleep until 2 o’clock in the morning and most of the time I didn’t leave my bed until noon. When school started I didn’t think it would af-fect me as much as it has, but I find myself falling asleep in class and going straight to bed when I come home! Please help!

Sincerely, Tired of School

Dear Tired of School, We’ve all been there: You’ve been staying up late and

sleeping in all summer long and then suddenly your alarm clock is ringing at 6 am, and it’s time for school. Here’s a few helpful tips to hopefully get you back on track:

1. Log off and Wind down. The blue light from your

phone slows down melatonin production, which is the chemical your brain makes to help you fall asleep. Turning off your phone 30 minutes before bed and reading a book is proven to help you get to sleep faster.

2. Don’t take naps. If the first thing you do when you get home from school is head straight to bed to take a nap, stop! Taking naps confuses your brain into thinking you’re fully refreshed and when it comes time to go to sleep that night you’ll find yourself tossing and turning.

3. Avoid Caffeine. In the morning caffeine can help wake you up and shake off the sluggish morning feelings but drinking something caffeinated in the late afternoon can be detrimental. Studies show that people who drink more wa-ter and stay hydrated are less likely to get tired and ‘crash’ near the end of their day!

Sincerely, Abby

Dear AbbyEmily Krall

This month’s horoscopes are what decade the signs belong in.

Aries (March 21- April 19)- Aries belong in the 1980s. Aries are spontaneous and eager for action, so they fit perfectly in the neon hues of this decade. Much like many teens in the 80s, Aries seek action and embrace all the new situations in their life with an open mind.

Taurus (April 20- May 20)- Taurii belong in the 1940s. Taurii are known for their sheer determination, so they are perfectly suited for the mental and physical rigors of this decade. They are known to be patriotic, which was a very common sentiment of this war era.

Gemini (May 21- June 20)- Geminis belong in today’s world. In a fast-paced, technologi-cal generation, Geminis are able to exercise their best qualities. They are quick learners and curious of life around them. Geminis are very adaptable and quick to bounce back, making them the ideal personality for success in today’s era.

Cancer (June 21- July 22)- Cancers belong in the 1960s. Like the peace-makers of the 1960s, Cancers are understanding and soft. They consider happiness to be the ultimate goal but have a tendency to get hurt easily along the way.

Leo (July 23- August 22)- Leos belong in the 1920s. Leos are always full of energy and life, so they would thrive in the glitz of the 20s. They love the energy of large crowds and the thrill of an adrenaline rush. Leos never mind being the center of attention.

Virgo (August 23- Sep-tember 22)- Virgos belong in the 1950s. Since birth, Virgos have always been hardwork-ing. They always strive for success, just like the citizens of the 50s. Virgos are critical of their surroundings and offer great solutions; they would work perfectly in a world where perfection was the standard.

Libra (September 23- October 22)- Libras belong in the 1970s. Li-bras love the concept of harmony and balance the energies of others effort-lessly. Libras also enjoy peaceful settings which is why they would fit in perfectly in this decade.

Scorpio (October 23- November 21)- Scor-pios belong in the 1980s. Scorpios are full of passion and express themselves unapologeti-cally, much like many of the rock n’ roll icons of the era. However, they can be secretive, and there is always more than meets the eye with a Scorpio. Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)- Sagittariii belong in the 1960s. When criti-cized, Sagittarii stay true to their beliefs. They exuberate optimism and possess the ability to stay strong during hardships, matching them closely with the flowery energy of the 1960s.

Capricorn (December 22- January 19)- Capricorns belong in the 1950s. Capricorns are notorious for strict perfectionism and a constant urge to climb higher, just like the vast majority of the people of the 50s.

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)- Aqua-rii belong in the 1990s. Aquarii have an angst side to their personality, sometimes expressing in the way they dress or the music they listen to; they would fit in nicely with the 90s grun-ge scene but could also fit into the many other categories of expression from this decade. Pisces (February 19- March 20)- Pisces belong in the 1910s. Pisces are big dreamers who often see no limit to their futures, going along perfectly with the prevailing attitude of the 1910s. They love the city atmosphere and often find themselves yearning for something unimaginable.

Shelby Durham and Hannah Waller

Look-a-likesShelby Durham and Hannah Waller

Samoa Dessert

Crust: 12 T. unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks), cold and cut into cubes ¾ c. of powdered sugar 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour ½ t. salt

Brownie layer 1 package brownie mix Water, oil, and eggs as required by package

Coconut-caramel layer 3 c. sweetened coconut flakes 1 12 oz. bag of caramels, unwrapped 3 T. milk or cream

Chocolate Drizzle 1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 T. unsalted butter Pinch of salt

Instructions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees and cover a

baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the coconut evenly on the baking sheet. Stir every 5

minutes until brown. Set aside for later.Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees

and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Combine all the crust ingredients and mix together with a whisk or a food processor until the texture is a course and pea sized. Then press the crust into the bak-ing sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

While baking the crust follow the directions on the brownie box. Once the crust is done pour the brownie batter over the crust. Bake accord-ing to box instructions until toothpick comes out clean.

Put the unwrapped caramels and milk in a ceramic bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30 sec-ond intervals until completely melted, stirring each time.

Add the melted caramel to the toasted coco-nut in a large bowl and stir until combined.

Pour the coconut caramel mixture onto the brownies and spread evenly over the top. Warning: it might be sticky.

For an extra decoration place chocolate chips and mil in a plastic bag. Microwave in 15-second intervals mixing in-between. When completely melted cut a hole in the corner and drizzle over the bars.

Allow to cool and cut into bars

What’s Sembering in the kitchen

Horoscopes

Eileen Sember

Velma Lizzy Barnes (12)

Fred Mason Romanak (10)

Daphne Leah Tyrrell (10)

Shaggy Gabriel Dennee (11)

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You’ve heard the Paducah Tilgh-man Choir’s melodic tunes filling the halls of the school, but how much do you really know about the man behind the baton? Mr. Hinz graduated from Murray State University and has been teaching at Paducah Tilghman for seven years. In addition to overseeing the Choral Department, he also teaches piano and AP music theory, co-directs the fall musical, and assists with the middle school choir. Throughout his 16 years of teaching he has found that the most rewarding part of his career is seeing his students mature and grow from apprehensive fresh-men to seniors who are ready to

take the world by storm. Mr. Hinz himself can relate to

the seniors as they begin to make choices that will shape their lives forever. He originally went to school to play basketball but lasted just 2 days before deciding to trans-fer to Murray and become a music education major.

Mr. Hinz has taught in many schools, and when asked what his favorite thing about Tilghman was, the word ‘diversity’ immediately came to mind. He loves seeing how our culture and inclusiveness differs from schools in the surrounding area, adding a special aspect to the Tilghman Tradition.

Hinz is a family man first and foremost. When not at school you can find him coaching his sons’ basketball and baseball teams. He has passed on his love for athlet-ics to his two sons and they enjoy attending sporting events as a fam-ily. Aside from sports, Hinz loves roller coasters, so when given the chance, his ideal vacation would be an amusement park. Although he may be running into school seconds before the 7:20 bell, he will always be a loving and devoted teacher with an eye for talent and a heart for Tilghman.

A Day in the Life of Mr. HinzErin Kelly and Katie Peck

Traveling outside of the conti-nental United States can be expen-sive and difficult to do. However, when presented with the opportuni-ty, it can be one of the best experi-ences of your life. Europe seems to be the most popular overseas destination.

Belgium is one European coun-try that can deliver the best activi-ties and sights to see. More specifi-cally, Brugge, Belgium.

Brugge is a geographically small port city at the edge of Belgium. It is close to The Netherlands and Ire-land, which presents you with other places to travel to if you wanted to see multiple countries. Because it is so close to the sea, Brugge is built over canals, making it an idyllic canal-city.

The preferred methods of transportation are biking and boat-ing. The cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture make it a perfect city to admire. The archi-tecture varies from classic European cottage-homes built upwards to maximize space to churches that exhibit Gothic architecture.

The city offers many ways to spend your time with their vari-ous art and history museums. You

can even take a boat tour to see the canal-view of the gorgeous city.

Belgium is known for having great-smelling cities, and Brugge is no exception. Some of the most popular Belgian delicacies are waffles, french fries, and chocolate. The city of Brugge smells like you walked into a pastry-filled world of delight. The French fries aren’t French at all, and were actually invented by the Belgians, which surprises most people.

Famous for its beer, the drinking age in Belgium is 16. Brugge has its own beer wall full of bottles and quotes about beer. Though it might not pertain to you, adults you might travel with would love it.

Although expenses might be a deciding factor of not travel-ing overseas, you should try your hardest to make something work because it is truly an experience that you’d remember fondly forever.

If you travel to Europe, consider Belgium as one of your destina-tions. It is a popular docking place for cruise ships, so that could also be a possible option to look at if you are considering traveling to that part of Europe.

Travel Pinpoints: Brugge, BelgiumErin Stafford

Here at Tilghman there are six foreign exchange students, all from different countries. We interviewed and asked them three questions: what is your home country and one thing you miss about it, what is one thing you’re looking forward to about being in America, and what is one thing you like about Tilghman?

Saena is from Thailand. She misses her friends, family and pets. Saena is excited to meet new people and make friends as well as spend time with her host family. A few things she enjoys about Tilghman are her friends and teachers.

Phanphatsa is from Italy and misses the food in her home coun-try. There are a lot of things she’s excited about learning like another language, meeting new people and experiencing a different culture that is completely new to her.

Yuko’s home country is Japan. One thing she misses is the Japanese food and she’s excited about seeing the nature and land of our country. Yuko describes it as “very beautiful and huge.”

When we asked about Tilghman she said, “Every student is friendly and has a friendly personality.” Along with the people, she enjoys

the cafeteria and library. Isabela is from Brazil and misses

the food from her home country. She is excited about getting to live the American experience. One thing she like about Tilghman is experiencing high school in America and making friends.

Bea is the next student we interviewed. She is from Italy and says she misses the ocean more than anything. Bea grew up on an island, so that is all she saw her whole life. She is very excited to live the American life for a year. One thing she says she loves about Tilghman is the relationships she has built with the teachers.

The last student we talked to, Adis, is from Germany. He misses his family more than anything. He is very excited to meet new people and learn the language. Adis says his favorite thing about Tilghman is the people.

Tilghman is very happy to be hosting these six foreign exchange students from all over the world. If you see any of these students in your classes or through the halls, feel free to introduce yourself and you might learn a little about them.

PT welcomes exchange studentsBailee Patel and Allee Rudolph

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Expressionism was the art move-ment in early 1900s Germany focus-ing on evoking emotion rather than documenting events in the world. The artists lived in a state of emo-tion rather than reality, and wanted the viewers of their art to see the rawness of the spectrum of expres-sion rather than a still observation of the world. Some of the most famous expressionists are Pablo Picasso, Edvard Munch and Franz Marc.

Expressionism has resurfaced in today’s society, but not through the traditional means of artwork. In the age of technology more pieces of entertainment can reach more peo-

ple. Go on YouTube and some of the biggest creators with the most views are reaction channels. These consist of people from many different social backgrounds and ages all reacting to pieces of media. The popularity can only prove that now more than ever people wish to see what emotions others have, and whether they share the same views.

This rising popularity brings up questions on the authenticity of artwork today, as to whether the cre-ator wanted views – a form of pay-ment – through the popularity they gained, rather than wanting people to enjoy the content. Reaction cul-

ture has taken over every piece of media, and it would not be difficult to take advantage of the widespread popularity. With connections to more people, more emotions can be evoked – such as anger, joy and sadness.

The true question is whether the expressionists were successful in their pursuit to invoke emotion. In the end, it could be viewed as both a success and failure. People live through their emotions now more than ever, but it could also be a ploy for attention and money, something the expres-sionists were especially against.

Expressionism todayLizzy Barnes

Crazy Rich Asians” already had critics and movie-goers talking when it hit theaters. The movie has done some-thing which no other mainstream mov-ie in the industry has done. It features a predominately Asian cast, which is refreshing as a film-goer since the in-dustry is dominated by white actors. The film follows the typical template of a romantic comedy, but with Asian influence.

The movie starts off with the main character, Rachel Chu, who is asked by her long-term boyfriend, Nick Young, to accompany him to a wedding in his home country, Singapore. Rachel, a New York native, teaches at NYU, and has never been out of the U.S., since she immigrated from China with her mother when she was a baby. Their trip to Singapore will be her first time meeting Nick’s family.

Nick Young’s fam-ily is “crazy rich” and Rachel is unaware of his wealthy back-ground. This over-whelms Rachel as she quickly experiences judgement from his family because of her low social status. She is also partially Ameri-can, which makes her an outcast.

The comedy comes from supporting cast members who guide Rachel in Sin-gapore while meeting Young’s family. Rachel has the typical rom-com make-over, which is overseen by another cast member who is more stylish and better equipped than the main character. The romance is overlaid throughout the en-tire movie. The relationship between the main characters is the focal point of everything, even the other scenes of the movie that feature other romances.

While “Crazy Rich Asians” is a fun time, it is best viewed as a movie that one would stream at home, as opposed to paying for in theatres. It is appropri-ate for ages 13 and up. It is funny and romantic, a classic rom-com.

Andrew Katz and Erin Stafford

Movie monthly

‘Sweetener’ marks Grande’s artistic rebirth

On Aug. 17, 2018, Ariana Grande released her fourth studio album titled “Sweetener.” This iconic “coming of age” album symbolizes Grande’s tran-sition into a more complex and colorful style of music.

Her three singles, “the light is com-ing,” “no tears left to cry,” and “God is a woman,” set the tone for the album’s eventual release. “Sweetener” brings light to various topics such as love, emotional bonds and female empower-ment in the form of a powerful artistic rebirth.

Grande’s newfound aesthetic is in stark contrast to her younger, bubble-gum pop style. She approaches her mature themes through a stained-glass window, picking up influences from the Renaissance era and female icons of the past.

One of her most well known and complex songs, “God is a woman,” strongly presents her stylistic change with warm pastels, bold imagery and artistic flare. Through the music video for this song, Grande utilizes symbol-

ism to sophisticatedly exhibit her con-troversial ideas pertaining to women. She clarifies that women deserve respect with her powerful gospel-esque, a cappella harmonies at the end of the song.

Another one of her popular songs from this album is “no tears left to cry,” which flawlessly embodies her bright rebirth. This song gains the listener’s attention with the combination of dif-ferent paces and vibes. Ariana’s dark past and hopeful future are exempli-fied through the lyrics of the song. She sings that she has “no tears left to cry” now that she is in a much better “state of mind” than she used to be.

Grande also uses this album to ap-preciate her personal love life. This can be seen through her songs “R.E.M.,” “sweetener,” and more obviously, “pete davidson,” which is the name of her current fiancé. She emphasizes the euphoric feeling of what it is like to truly love someone for who they are, more so than loving someone out of lust or fear.

The album features popular artists like Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams and Missy Elliot. These features are heard in Grande’s more upbeat and pop-centered songs. Though the fea-tures add variety to the album, they seem to lack the substance and purpose highlighted in Grande’s inde-pendent songs.

Even with these weaker points, “Sweet-ener” still captivates listeners and con-tinues to leave fans and music lovers alike awestricken with her vocal abili-ties. With this album, Grande not only

reveals her new purpose as a musician, but creates a lasting and impactful con-nection with her audience.

Lizzy Barnes, Shelby Durham and Julianna Moore

The long awaited album “ASTRO-WORLD” by Travis Scott was finally released on Aug. 3, 2018. Travis had been hinting at the release of his album for a while before putting out the official date. So to say this album was highly antici-pated would be a major understatement. Travis and his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, recently wel-comed their first baby, Stormi, into the world. According to Travis, the whole album is dedicated to Stormi.

“YOSEMITE,” the 13th song on the album that features NAV and Gunna, is definitely the best song from the album. This track also features production from Turbo with his signa-ture guitar sound prevalent throughout the song. As soon as you see that Drake, Swae Lee and Big Hawk are all featured on “SICKO MODE”, you should know that it is going to be an absolute banger. It’s a classic from start to finish.

“5% TINT” is probably the most underrated song on the album. The title is a reference to a famous line by Houston legend Slim Thug on his

most famous song “Still Tippin.” “NO BYSTANDERS,” features Shek Wes, who made the banger “Mo Bamba,” and Juice WRLD, who busted onto the rap scene with his debut album, “Goodbye and Good Riddance.” These two help to make this one of the most hype songs on the whole album.

In “STARGAZING” Travis Scott’s delivery switches between his regular voice and his famous auto-tuned adlib, creating a psychedelic sound that Scott has perfected.

“ASTROWORLD” has already spent 2 weeks at number one on the Billboards 200 album chart. The al-bum tallied 125,000 SEA units, which is 167.5 million on-demand audio streams for the album’s songs during the tracking week.

Living in ‘ASTROWORLD’Chloe Bilak and Mitchell Crouch

“Downtown, where the folks are broke. Downtown, where your life’s a joke. Downtown, when you buy your token you go home, to Skid Row.” Though Skid Row seems bleak and unin-habitable, on Sept. 23 everything changed.

Seymour, a man with an unrequited love for his co-worker Audrey, comes across a blood-sucking plant, which he calls Audrey II. The story follows his attempt to save the girl from her abusive boyfriend, the dentist, and his newfound rise to fame as Audrey II takes the spotlight.

Through upbeat rhythms and soulful duets Seymour looks for a way to face his fears, while still finding time to feed his flesh-eating plant. Full of toe-tapping rhythms, in November, the PTHS Choral department will be bringing in their own Audrey II! With any luck she won’t be too hard to control, just remember, “Whatever they offer you DON’T FEED THE PLANTS!”

Katherine Peck

Choir to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

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Summer Movie Recap: Four movies not to missAndrew Katz and Erin Stafford

Incredibles 2: Fourteen years later, we can all say the wait was worth it. The sequel to Disney’s “The Incredi-bles” gives the audience a new perspec-tive of the superhero life. Mr. Incredible is left at home to take care of the kids while his wife, Elastigirl is out saving the world.

Mr. Incredible must deal with Vio-let’s teenage problems, help Dash with math, while at the same time discover-ing that Jack-Jack has superpowers.

Meanwhile, Elastigirl is hired by Winston and Evelyn Deavor to put superheroes back in the good light, in hopes that they will once again become legal.

Edna Mode and Frozone make fun returns after their appearances in the first film. The film has a predictable, yet great twist and wonderful comedic commentary throughout the film.

With great action and a surpris-ingly detailed plot, the film fires on all cylinders and was a true box office hit. ‘Incredibles 2’ hit the $1 billion mark in box office revenue, landing at $1,088,592,198 worldwide. Disney

delivers the superhero movie of the summer with “Incredibles 2.”

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!: The music of ABBA has once again inspired a beautiful world of Greek, technicolor dreams. The sequel to previous blockbuster, “Mamma Mia,” received lots of hype.

The movie flows between flashbacks of Donna’s young adult travels and romantic encounters to present-day scenes of Donna’s daughter, Sophie, re-opening her mother’s Greek hotel upon her mother’s ominous death.

The movie has a bittersweet under-tone, considering that it also includes tinges of heartbreak as well as family themes.

The music that accompanies the film is none other than superb. Some of the most acclaimed songs featured are “Waterloo” and “Fernando.”

New cast members Lily James and Cher deliver fantastic appearances. It is a must-see for all audiences.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: The sequel to the successful origin story, “Ant-Man,” wowed audiences with a

comedic approach to action-packed fighting.

Paul Rudd, who plays Ant-Man, stays relevant as the classic boy-next-door type of actor. His witty, wise-cracking jokes throughout the movie relieve the dramatic tension.

In this film, Ant-Man has been on house arrest due to conspiring with The Avengers in “Captain America: Civil War.” His partner, Hope, and her father cut him off because of his recklessness with the Ant-Man duties, secrets and equipment.

Hope, who is The Wasp, reunites with Ant-Man in an attempt to defeat someone new and find her mother, who they believe is trapped inside the quan-tum realm. The movie shows interest in familial matters, highlighting Ant-Man's relationship with his daughter. It is enjoyable for people of all tastes and is important to watch to understand the storyline of “Avengers 4.”

Mission Impossible: Fallout: The sixth movie of the “Mission Impos-sible” series might just be the best. The movie picks up right where the fifth

film “Mission Impossible: Rogue Na-tion” left off.

Tom Cruise, referred to as Ethan Hunt in the series, leads his team of IMF agents in a battle against the rogue-IMF agent organization The Syndicate, led by Solomon Lane.

Cruise performs all of his own stunts including a halo jump, flying a heli-copter, jumping from a building (which broke his leg), and many more.

Henry Cavill joins the series as August Walker, a CIA agent turned Syndicate member. Returning char-acters include Benji Dunn, Luther Stickell, Ilsa Faust and Ethan Hunt’s ex-wife Julia.

The movie has all the “Mission Impossible” staples that you have come to expect in the franchise. There are Halloween masks, big twists, a mission should you choose to accept it and ac-tion galore.

“Mission Impossible: Fallout” is the summer movie you’ve been waiting for. It is a thrilling, action packed movie that everyone needs to see.

We all know the ancient trope of college sweethearts turned husband and wife moving to their new beautiful life in the suburbs, sealed with white picket fences and minivans: The American Dream. In her novel “Modern Lovers,” Emma Straub takes the classic American Dream and flips it upside down.

The novel follows two couples, Elizabeth and Andrew Marx and Zoe and Jane Kahn-Bennett, who have been living their lives side by side ever since their days at Oberlin College.

When Hollywood picks up the pieces from the life of their now-deceased bandmate Lydia, their messy pasts re-surface and suddenly their youth doesn’t seem so far away.

Harry Marx and Ruby Kahn-Bennett add to the madness with their new-found whirlwind romance written in a way that will leave you wondering if their parents’ history is repeating itself through their children. “Modern Lovers” follows the troubled transition from youth to adulthood with two beautiful storylines that meet in the middle, giving

the perfect balance of wistful teenage hopes and the harsh reality of the world beyond high school (and college garage bands).

If you’re looking for an easy read that will leave you with a smile on your face, “Modern Lovers” is the one for you.

‘Modern Lovers’exceeds expectations

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Netflix is the most popular streaming service in the world as of 2018 and along with providing TV shows and movies from other net-works, they create their own original content as well. Here are Five Net-flix original features you should fill your free time with.

Last Chance U: This show fol-lows players who have been dropped from their former Division I team rosters due to academic or disciplin-ary issues. They are sent to East Mississippi Community College to get their footing back and work to regain their D1 spots that slipped through their fingers.

Nailed It!: If you’ve ever seen ‘Cake Wars’, this show is almost the exact opposite; instead of pitting the best of the best against each other, this show puts the world’s worst bakers to the test of creating famous cakes and confectionary pieces while simultaneously competing for a $10,000 prize.

The Confession Tapes: If you’re addicted to true crime like me, this

Netflix docuseries is sure to enter-tain. Each episode dives into the world of forcing false confessions, blatant stereotyping, and wrongful imprisonment as we get a closer look into the lives of people accused of heinous crimes.

Explained: Closely resembling the show ‘How it’s Made’, explained is released weekly with each episode tackling a different topic ranging from cryptocurrency to K-pop. Episodes run at about fifteen minutes but they’re packed full of informa-tion that truly explains each subject with the help of experts and a fantas-tic team of visual artists.

The Get Down: Set in the late 1970’s, ‘The Get Down’ follows the rise of R&B and Hip-Hop through the eyes of many South Bronx, NY teenagers. Lovers of all music can appreciate the tenacity and passion this show’s characters contain and the storyline will have you hanging on the edge of your seat.

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Jenna Price is a 15-year-old sophomore at Paducah Tilghman. You’ve probably seen her marching with the band, but what you may not know is she is a devoted artist who doesn’t mind the fact that her hands might be a different color when she’s finished. Jenna sees art as a mode of relaxation as well as expressing her inner self. Art, to her, is not only a hobby, but a pas-sion that she wouldn’t mind pursuing as a career. When asked about having Jenna in class, Mr. Romang said, “This is the first year I’ve had Jenna as a student, and I’m excited to see what the next couple years will be like with her.”

She recently found a unique form of art that you may find at BBQ on the River or Lower Town Arts Festival. Henna is the art of dying your skin, often in intricate, Indian inspired designs. When you don’t find her decked out in her own artwork, she is filling a canvas with beautiful paints, usually either acrylic or oil.

Jenna encourages others to engage in art as a form of individualism. She believes that no two pieces are alike and it’s fascinating to see what differ-ent minds can create.

Summer albums you may have missedMost of us were busy over the Summer, enjoying

life, and taking things easy. However, some artists were in the studio producing music.

Independent artist, Father John Misty, released his album, “God’s Favorite Customer,” on June 1. Distinct piano, acoustic guitar and poetic lyrics make this indie folk album an any day easy listener. Father John Misty uses this album to touch on topics such as mental states, love, heartbreak, human nature and more. This “Lennon-esque” album uses a reoccur-ring symbol of a hotel and a fictional character, “Mr. Tillman,” whose purpose is to reflect the actual Mr.Tillman himself, a.k.a. Father John Misty. This al-bum was the best drop to fit an end-of-the-schoolyear reflective mood.

On July 20, the Los Angeles R&B band, The Inter-net, released their fourth album, “Hive Mind.” Like The Internet’s previous albums, this album incorpo-

rates the unique musicality of each band member, as well as groovy beats and smooth vocals. Though this album resembles their older albums, it also has its own eccentric sound with a more focalized approach to funk. The album incorporates the perfect varia-tion of upbeat and slow songs, and creates a fun and relaxed vibe through its use of bass and warm guitar chords. There is no doubt that this album was the ulti-mate soundtrack to a “put your feet up and hang for a while” kind of summer.

SALES, an Orlando based indie band released their album, “forever and ever,” on July 19. The band only consists of two members, Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih, but it still produces a distinguishable sound, different from any other band’s. In “forever and ever,” SALES continues with the same sound from their first EP that originally characterized the band. Every song is very different, yet each one emits

the same dreamy aura. Morgan’s delicate vocals mixed with soft guitar and constantly changing beats made for the perfect album for sunny summer days.

Nashville psychedelic folk-rock band, Liz Coo-per & The Stampede, also released its first official album this summer. The album, Window Flowers, provides the optimal listening experience for an “all the windows down” type of car ride. With every song, you can find an immense amount of musicality and fun instrumental breaks. Its uplifting tunes and lyrics, alongside the buoyant and euphoric folk influence, makes this album the best background music to a life here in Paducah, KY. You might even be surprised to find out that this band actually played in Paducah in May at the Lowertown Arts and Music Festival! An album so well fit to the spirit of our own hometown is surely worth the listen.

Artist AlleyKatherine Peck and Erin Kelly

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The Theme SongThe “Friends” theme song is something that no one can resist singing along to. You know you can’t resist clapping at the right time, or singing all the words even though you don’t always know what you’re sing-ing.

Monica’s ApartmentEveryone who has even watched this show has always envied Monica for her amazing Manhattan apartment. It’s huge and has a really awesome view. Everyone knows that the only way that Monica could afford the apartment is if it were handed down to her (which it was), but we want to copy it anyway, even if that means painting our walls purple and our cabinets blue.

The Fashion“Friends” takes place right in the middle of the epic 90s fashion. From Rachel’s miniskirts to Phoebe’s hip-

py style, “Friends”, hands-down has some of the best fashion that has become popular again today. Also, all of the girls’ hairstyles are epic (i.e. Rachel’s 27 differ-ent hairstyles that occur throughout the series.)

The Best QuotesThis show has the best one-liners that people can’t for-get: “WE WERE ON A BREAK!” “How you doin’?” “PIVOT,” and “Unagi.” These are just a few of the iconic quotes from “Friends” that people can’t forget and still make you cry with laughter.

Great Life Advice“Friends” has great life advice throughout the show for all the 20-something-year-olds out there. Now we know to never wear leather pants; when you’re helping a friend move in, always remember to pivot; always act surprised when you’re told your friend is having a baby; and when you get a spray tan, don’t

count by Mississippi’s. On a more serious note, “Friends” teaches you that breakups can be tough, but as long as your friends are with you, you can get through anything (especially when you talk about it over coffee at Central Perk).

The Love“Friends” shows you what true love really looks like. Monica and Chandler will be couple goals until the end of time. Their relationship shows us that it can be okay to fall in love with your best friend, and it can work out well in the end. Ross and Rachel are one of the most iconic TV couples to this day. They also show us what true love really looks like, with plenty of rough patches in their relationship, but they end up coming back to each other after that lengthy period of time where they’re broken up, and that’s true love.

Six reasons why we still love our ‘Friends’Megan Davis

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by Rodriguez Thomas, Nautica Beasley and Lance Butler

This has to be calmest and coolest guy on the field. Tayshawn Carruthers is a senior on the Pa-ducah Tilghman Football team. Transitioning from the tight end position, Carruthers will spend his time as starting quarterback during the 2018-19 season. “My goal is to win state and have a good football season,” Carruthers said of his expectations for the year. Becoming quarterback holds a great respon-sibility of bringing leadership on and off the field..Carruthers said, “I just encourage everyone to do better, help people with plays if needed, and just try to do things right on and off the field.” Carruthers put on a clinic in a 35-6 victory over rival McCrack-en County on August 18. Be expecting him and his team to make a huge run for the 3A State Champion-ship this fall.

You might as well not even take a shot with this one. Molly Watkins has been goal keeping for the Paducah Tilghman high school girls’ soccer team for just two years. She’s been to two goalie camps over the course of the summer, one with the old Tilghman varsity soccer coach Tony Somnabend. This camp consisted of five hours of practice a day for five days in the middle of the summer. The second camp was with the local soccer league Pumas coached by Graves head soccer coach Chile. She has had little goalie training prior to this year and is remarkably starting as the head goalie wearing #1 on her back. She has already had 57 saves this year with only two games into the season.Be expecting Watkins to have a huge breakout year as she protects her territory for PT.

Tornado Soccer has started once again! After a well played 2017 season where they advanced to the regional tournament, they kicked off the season on Aug. 13 with a home game against Marshall County. Although the Tornado were not able to take home the win in a 7-0 loss to the Marshals, the team is confident about the season ahead.

According to junior Sam Whelan, there are still high hopes for the rest of the season. “Once we work on some simple mistakes and get more ex-perience together, I really think we can be a great team”, Whelan states. “We have great talent, but we need to work together and play the best we can play,” Whelan said.

After a tough loss on the 13th, the boys’ soccer team has come back with a dominant 8-0 win over Caldwell County on Aug. 16. Led by Juniors Jackson Mundy and Axel Loaiza, who each had 3 goals in

the game, the Tornado took the lead early with a goal midway into the first half. After that, Jackson Mundy says, everything started coming together. “It was just one after another. Everything happened so fast.” The

defense was also very solid, allowing only 3 shots on goal the entire game. Justin West, who had three saves, allowed no goals for his first complete game shutout in his high school career.

For Tilghman’s first district game on Aug. 20, the Tornado faced off against the St. Mary Vikings. After a hard-fought 80 minutes, the score was still 0-0. De-fenders Joseph Gillituk, Austin Sledd and goalie Justin

West had great performances, stopping anything the Vikings threw at them. This meant the game went into a Penalty Kick Shootout.

Jack Hutcheson’s lone goal was not enough to get the win, as the team lost 3-1 in the shootout. The Tornado start off district play 0-1.

For Tilghman’s second district game on Aug. 23, the Tornado take home a tough loss to Mc-Cracken. Tilghman was shut out against the Mus-

tangs, losing the game 4-0. After a tough first half, where McCracken only

led 1-0, the Mustangs scored three goals to complete the shutout in the second half. The Tornado hope to bounce back for a rematch on Sept. 13.

Boys’ Soccer kicks off a new seasonReese Hutchins and Andrew Katz

Practice started for the football team just two weeks after last school year came to a close. Throughout the sum-mer the team was out in the blazing heat trying to perfect their game and get ready for the long season ahead.

Then just two weeks before the McCracken County game the team was dealt a huge setback. Coach Duncan had a minor stroke and was hospital-ized to run tests.

Three days later, Coach Duncan came back to practice and told the team that he was going to step down from the head coaching position.

A couple days later offensive coor-dinator, Jonathan Smith, took over as the head coach of the football team. Coach Smith said that nothing major was going to change to the offense, but he was going to push the team to play as fast as they could.

A key thing I heard Coach Smith say about the way he wanted his team to play was “We are going to make sure that once the game is over our opponents know that they played Pa-ducah Tilghman because we were the most physical team they’ve faced.”

The following week was Tilgh-man’s first true scrimmage at Marshall County, in this scrimmage Tilghman proved that this was not going to be any ordinary season and that this 2018-2019 football team has a different look and energy about them than teams in the past. As the football team gets ready to embark on their new season, it is clear that this will be an exciting year for Big Blue Tornado.

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Miles Butler, who graduated from Tilghman in 2014, is about to begin his fifth year as a member of the UK football team.

In the fall of 2014, he enrolled at UK and walked on to the football team. Though Butler has played in several games, this season he is expected, for the first time, to be the full-time starting kicker.

He, among two other former walk-ons, was just awarded an ath-letic scholarship for the fall semester. Butler was extremely shocked and grateful to receive this scholarship.

He looks forward to following the

foot steps of former Kentucky kicker and the school’s all-time scoring leader Austin MacGinnis.

Butler has three siblings who do or have attended Paducah Tilghman High School. Senior Lance Butler is the starting kicker for the Paducah Tilghman Blue Torndao. Possibly following in the footsteps of his older brother Miles. Miles Butler was an extraordinary student at Paducah Tilghman, and one of the best kicker’s to come through the program. From a walk-on to the starting kicker for the University of Kentucky is a big honor. Congratulations to Miles Butler.

Former PT kicker earns scholarship

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The Blue Tornado soccer team is at the start of their season. While they rely on a lot of young talent, senior Nick Hatton is certainly a leader of the team. He believes that “the team is still learn-ing, but we need to continue to grow and work together.” In middle school Nick played goalie at St. Mary middle school. After coming to Tilghman his sophomore year, he transitioned to a forward. However, it seems like he’s played there his whole life. When asked about key matchups this year, Hatton answered “St. Mary for sure. McCracken County too.” He hopes that there is a large turnout of student support at these key district games. This being Hatton’s last season at PT, he hopes to take it as far as he can and lead his team as a captain.

“Once we work on some simple mistakes and get more experience together, I really think we can be a

great team” —Sam Whelan

Photo provided to The Bell by Lance Butler

The Paducah Tilghman girls’ soccer team has been hard at work this season under new coaches, Armando and Jes-sica Guell, who serve as the new head and assistant coaches for both the JV and varsity teams.

The girls have been meeting three times a day during the summer, twice for actual drills and practice and once for a classroom session, where they go over plays and the fundamentals of soccer.

The team has made big improve-ments since last season. “We look a lot better than last year, the team has good culture and we get along very well,” said Natalie Besaw, a freshman on the team.

Last season, the team scored a total of five goals throughout 11 games. This year the team is already close to beating this statistic, scoring four goals total in the Tilghman Jamboree, and seven goals in their first game

(putting the game at a win 7-2). Freshman Frannie Hideg said, “We

have a much better record this year already. The teamwork is better and it makes me happy playing with the girls because I know that the soccer team always has my back.”

Junior Emma Massey added, “I think the soccer program this year is going very well, everyone has a very positive attitude, no drama on the team, and I feel very comfortable playing with the girls on the field.”

The team roster includes Yasmin Arellano, Jasmine Baker, Nautica Beasley, Natalie Besaw, Chloe Bilak, Kennedy Garatt, Erin Gillituk, Dana Hernandez, Frannie Hideg, Sarah Hobbs, Cakki Holm, Lily Holm Car-rie Houser, Kate LeBuhn, Analiese Levinson, Emma Massey, Julie Mohs, Dylan Nevels, Nadia Pacheco, Delacia Reed, Mary Kate Via, Molly Watkins and Gabby Williams.

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Saturday August 18, Paducah Til-ghman met with McCracken County for another cross-town rivalry. The teams have been going at it since McCracken opened their school six years ago.

After suffering a loss last year, Paducah Tilghman Blue Tornado was ready for revenge. When the lights flickered on and the screaming began, it had become obvious that this was going to be the year for the blue. This complex energy of a small-town football rivalry would lead to a great night to be a Tilghman fan.

Coin toss and the ball goes to Tilghman. McCracken set up for a kickoff, they would soon find out was going to lead to an intense game. A couple of swapped possessions would lead to Paducah Tilghman setting up for the endzone.

Quarterback Tayshawn Caruthers handed off the ball to Senior running back Makel Askew at the 15-yard line, who would run it up the right side for a Tornado touchdown. Lance Butler would follow up with the extra point to make the score 7-0 Paducah Tilghman.

Tilghman defense would hold their part as well. McCracken had a lot of trouble doing much of anything with the ball. Linebackers Colbe Crim, Makel Askew and Mitchell Crouch would make it difficult for McCracken to gain yards.

Tilghman Defensive Line would also be a threat to the Mustangs. Jackson Kelley and Amarion Pat-terson would make sure nobody was going anywhere.

Middle of the first quarter and Mc-Cracken Quarterback Elijah Wheat would make a terrible throw right to Tilghman’s own Colbe Crim. Crim caught the ball on the 40-yard line and would take it home for a Tornado Touchdown.

Score is now 13-0 Tilghman. Tilghman’s defense would succeed again leading to a set up for another touchdown. Quarterback Camdon Marshall would hand the ball off to Junior running back Jayden Freeman who would take the ball from the 30-yard line to score another touchdown for the blue.

Score is now 20-0 Tilghman. As the fans cheered and screamed for Tilghman, they would keep going at it. Colbe Crim would score another touchdown, this time on offense. Colbe ran right through an inside gap to increase the score, followed by a two-point conversion making the score 28-0 in the third quarter.

McCracken would get a little boost and momentum and score a touchdown on a very long drive, caused by a great Tilghman defense.

The score is now 28-6 Tilghman. Marshall handed off the ball in the 4th quarter to Makel Askew leading to the last Tornado touchdown of the game. Final score was 35-6 Paducah Tilghman.

Paducah Tilghman claims throneLogen Williams

Volleyball sets for a good season

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Girls’ soccer kicks off for another season

Nautica Beasley and Chloe Bilak

The volleyball team kicked off their season with a 2-0 win against Livingston Central, 25-14 and 25-11. The JV and freshmen teams also kicked their season off with a win.

The team is very young this year with only one senior, but that isn’t going to stop their energy for the rest of the season.

In the second game they defeated Christian Fellowship 3-1: 28-26, 15-25, 25-16 and 25-20. The first set was very close, going back and forth until Tilghman came out on top.

In the second set the girls lost momentum because of the wicked

serves coming at them from the other side, but in the next two sets the girls fought hard and came out with the win.

The JV and freshmen teams defeated CFS in straight sets. The varsity team hasn’t defeated Chris-tian Fellowship in many years, and it is a very big win for the team.

I asked Katelyn Shumaker, one of the 11th grade varsity players, her feelings about this season and she said “It’s going to be good, we have several freshmen that have trans-ferred here from different schools who are helping out our team a lot.”

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