CRYSTAL

THE

Lakeview High School

October 2010
Volume 73, Issue 1

27 | FEATURE
Gordon showdown
Lane and Ken duke it out to show who
is the better Gordon.
 CONTENTS
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STAFF
Editorial Staff 4 | NEWS
Adviser
Jodi Darland Oil’s well that ends well
Editor-in-Chief Battle Creek was over flowing with sticky situations
Loren Wright this past summer.
Assistant Editor
Haley Burrill
8 | SPORTS
Design Editor Fall line-up
Morgan Worthington Meet with the captains of this year’s varsity fall
News Editor sports teams.
Kellie Riter
Sports
12 | OPINION
Emilie Lussier Crystal point
Opinion See what The Crystal has to say about leaving a
Amber Glomb mark in high school.
A&E Editor
Haley Burrill 20 | A&E
Feature Editor Casting a musical spell
Bailey Broderick

Photo by: Amber Glomb

The Crystal gives readers a sneak-peak preview of
Reporting Staff the fall musical Godspell.
Patrick Galizio
Joe Judd
26 | FEATURE
Payton Moore Orchard exploration
Mike Pickowitz Gull Meadow Farms offers fun for the whole family
Will Pickowitz during the fall season.
Ashley Stanley

Photography Staff
Brittany Hayes
EDITORIAL POLICY
Kaleigh Walters
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and community. The editor-in-chief with adviser input is responsible for the con-
Karen Hart
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Principal administration of Lakeview High School. Editors and reporters will make every effort
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16 | DIVERSITY
Living in a diverse world
requires everyone to
work together to create a
beautiful masterpiece.

DEAR READERS,
Within the first seven
seconds of meeting some-
one new, people tend to
already have an impression
of their new acquaintance.
This is all done uncon-
sciously, of course.
Typically, people are
judged by the way they
present themselves. By
their clothes, their tone of
voice and simply by their
mere body language. It is
said that over 93% of first
impressions are based
upon non-verbal data.
For me, this is a very
startling fact, only because
as much as I would love
to meet every reader at
Lakeview High School,
there is virtually no way. I
am only one person. Which
means 93% of what I write
in this letter will be judged
without me being able to
know who you are.
With all this being said, I
proudly introduce the Oc-
tober 2010 Crystal in hopes
that our first impression is
one that encourages you to
embrace diversity.
Editor-in-chief,
Loren Wright

THE CRYSTAL | 3
 NEWS
OIL TROUBLES | LINK CREW | GROUND ZERO MOSQUE | NEW POLICIES | CLASS SIZES

MAKING HEADLINES for the month of October: oil fallout, student situations
and controversy, oh my. Find out all about the hot topics that have everyone talking.
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

4 | OCTOBER 2010
 There are few things
these days that operate
without the assistance of
gasoline. Oil runs a decent
number of devices that are
considered neccesary for
daily living, and, without
it, many could be at a loss
for what to do.
With these facts in mind,
company leaders and
governmental officials
are reeling in the wake
of summer 2010’s steady
stream of bad news.
Between oil rig explosions,
leaks and lengthy, strenuos
cleanup operations, it
seems that oil industry
officials are getting their
hands much dirtier than
they might have liked.
The first strike, as most
know, came on April
20, when a BP oil rig
stationed in the Gulf of
Mexico erupted, spewing
oil into the water for
miles. Cleanup of the
surrounding coasts is still
on-going, led by BP and
various relief groups who
desire to see the natural
order of life return to the
Gulf. Still, it may be several
years before the true extent
of the damage is known,
due to the drifting, settling
and sporadic siphoning of
the masses of oil.
Oil’s well
that
ends well
Summer overflows with sticky situations
While the crisis in the
Gulf does not neccesarily
have an effect on Michigan
residents, the most recent
oil-related catastrophe
was much more local. On
July 26, a pipeline leading
from Indiana to Ontario
leaked into the Kalamazoo
River. The toxic fumes
and contaminated water
forced some residents to
evacuate their homes, in
areas from Marshall all the
way to Emmett Township.
The leak caused many to
fear for the condition of
their drinking water, and
the wildlife that live in and
around the Kalamazoo
River became a cause for
immediate concern.
Battle Creek, though
not as close to the origin
of the situation as other
areas around Michigan,
was not spared all of the
harmful effects. Sections
of downtown Battle Creek
were roped off over the
summer, closed to the
public, attracting cameras
from both news crews and
awed pedestrians.
In crises like these, there
are those who understand
the importance of doing
all one can do to provide
a helping hand. Cleanup
crews in both the Gulf
SLIPPERY SLOPES River banks like this one have been ravaged
by recent oil infractions, stunting plant growth and harming
wildlife living in the area. Volunteer cleanup crews will be taking
another run at the aftermath in the Kalamazoo River area on
October 2. Photo courtesy of: washingtonpost.com
and Michigan continue to take responsibility for
work steadily to restore the what has happened.
areas’ natural condition, “The companies need
volunteering both their to be held accountable,”
time and their will to Norris said.
preserve the planet. Regardless of whom the
Biology and blame for recent events
Environmental Science is pinned on, it still does
teacher Katie Norris gives not change the fact that
her opinion about the mess massive levels of lasting
in Michigan. damage have been done
“It’s awful. It’s to the ecosystem. In the
devastating, all the wildlife midst of natural chaos,
and people that were it is the efforts of all the
affected,” Norris said. hardworking helping
Many are placing blame hands that will ultimately
for the disasters, both here make a difference.
and in the Gulf, solely on Though the effects from
the the oil companies for the rash of oil offenses will
allowing these spills to be far-reaching, and are
happen. Public outrage has far from being completely
even inspired protests. eliminated, there are some
Norris believes that who are determined to
things are not that simple. soften the impact of such a
“I do think all these large-scale accident.
things could have been “On October second,
prevented. We have to the city of Battle Creek is
figure out why it keeps doing a river cleanup,”
happening. Regulations Norris said. “But they’re
need to be better enforced,” still not letting people into
Norris said. some areas. Some areas are
Still, BP and its fellow still restricted because of
oil companies are not the spill.”
blameless. Norris believes
that those in charge should - BY KELLIE RITER
THE CRYSTAL | 5
As strong as the weakest link
- BY EMILIE LUSSIER
Being new to high the program. I jumped at the freshmen a chance to get to know some
school can be an extremely the opportunity,” Hecht of the upperclassmen and have a good time.
scary experience for said. “It helped us feel more comfortable. [Link
some students. It is Over 50 upperclassmen Crew] answered questions that we had,”
easy for freshmen to be at LHS are a part of the freshman Trevor Underwood said.
overwhelmed when they Link Crew program. They So will Link Crew be sticking around?
walk through the main spent two days training “I sure do hope so,” Hecht said.
doors on the first day. Link and then went to work,
Crew is a program that teaming up with a group
To learn more about
was created to make the of freshmen at Freshman this topic visit us at:
transition from the middle Orientation. There, it gave boomerangproject.com
school to the high school a
bit easier.
Link Crew advisor Susan
Hecht first heard about
the program six years ago
while working at Battle
Creek Central, who also
ran the program. Hecht
was excited when it came
to Lakeview.
“[Principal] Doyle asked
the staff if anyone was
interested in heading up
SEA OF LEADERS Link Crew leaders pose in their Link Crew shirts during training day.

Changed phone policies - BY JOE JUDD

Lakeview High School
has made some big
changes regarding its cell
phone policy.
Now, as much of the
school is aware, cell
phones are permitted
in the hallways during
passing time and at lunch.
This decision has
recieved a great deal
of praise and approval
from the student body, as
many students are taking
advantage of the new
policy adjustments.
“I was glad to hear that
we could finally use our
phones in the school,”
junior Spencer Lahr said.
In the past, many phones
were taken from various
students who had them out
in the hallway during school
hours, and many detentions
were handed out as well.
“Before the new rules, too
many people were getting
referrals and getting their
phones taken away and I
think the new rules will
benefit the students,” Lahr
said. The sight of students
looking down at their
phones has already become
familiar in the hallways here
at LHS.
It is a sight that students
will most likely not be
complaining about.
TEXTING AWAY Junior Spencer Lahr takes full advantage
Everyone just need to put of the new cell phone policies by talking on his phone.
them away when the bell Many LHS students have been doing the same.
rings, as cell phones are still
not allowed in class. Photo by: Kaleigh Walters

6 | OCTOBER 2010
Controversy in New York
- BY JOE JUDD
Recently, there has been
a lot of debate regarding
a controversial topic: the
construction of a Mosque
at Ground Zero.
It has been nine years
since the World Trade
Center fell, and there is
still a great deal of sadness
surrounding the site for
some people.
Many Americans believe
that building a Mosque is
in bad taste, while others
are embracing the idea.
“I don’t think there
should be a place of
worship so close to where
so many died,” junior
Brysen Reigner said.
Other people are more
accepting of the Mosque,
and have seen Islam as
a peaceful religion. The
Mosque is set to be built
just a few short blocks
from the World Trade
Center site and it could
possibly affect the mood at
the site. Many think that it
will have a negative affect
on the area.
“I think that for sure
the whole area will have
sadder spirits once it goes
up,” Reigner said in regard
to the future mood of
Ground Zero.
Though it is uncertain
what people will think
once it is constructed, one
thing is for sure: Ground
Zero and its surrounding
areas will have a look that AN ISLAMIC PLACE OF WORSHIP There are many mosques through-
some might not ever be out America. Only one recently has really received as much
able to accept. attention as the one set to be constructed in New York City.

Class sizes on overload

- BY ASHLEY STANLEY
Lakeview High School
has had to deal with a lot
of changes in the past.
Students and teachers
have varying opinions of
the situation. Now, due
to funds, classes are cut
and teachers now have to
double up.
Accounting is one of
the many classes in which
these class reductions
occur. Teacher Mark Gibbs
is very unsatisfied, but is
also understanding.
“I am trying my
hardest to keep a positive
attitude,” Gibbs said. “But
I don’t like this situation.”
Class sizes have
increased to larger
amounts; from being at
low 20s, to being in low
30s. With larger classes
come more questions and
greater stress on students
and teachers.
“I hope to retire before
they stick closer to 40
JAM-PACKED Students in Mr. Gibbs’ accounting class raise their
hands in hope that their questions will get answered.
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
students at once into a
class,” Gibbs said.
As for some teachers,
they must deal with
teaching multiple classes.
Communications teacher
Jodi Darland has to teach
not only Introduction to
Journalism, Crystal and
Log, but Introduction to
Film as well.
Having to combine
classes like Introduction to
Journalism with Log has
put a little confusion on
Darland lately.
“I tend to repeat the
things I say more often,”
Darland said.
Fourth block, being
planning time, is the only
way she can re-capture her
thoughts of the day.
As the years go by,
teachers hope things will
become less stressful. How
things go in the future
will depend again on the
school’s budget.

THE CRYSTAL | 7

Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
NOT SO TWO-HAND TOUCH Lakeview High School’s varisty football team practices
before their big game against Harper Creek.
Girls’ Golf
Coach: Jason O’Connor,
Anthony Evans
Captains: Hannah
Matthies, Ashley
VanderBilt, Alicia Peavy
“We have really strong
competitors. We encourage
each other,” senior Ashley
VanderBilt said.
Girls’ Swimming
Coach: Kyle Lott
Captains: Kylie Cumback,
Chelsea Heitfeld
“We have a lot of fast
people in the front and
the younger girls are good
point runners,” senior
Kylie Cumback said.
8| OCTOBER 2010
FALL LINE-UP | HOMECOMING | LESSER KNOWN SPORTS | POWDERPUFF
Football
Coach: Matt Miller
Captains: David
Robinson, Travis Lankerd,
Bryce Hadley
“We all get along really
well and we keep getting
stronger everyday,”
senior David Robinson
said.
Boys’ Soccer
Coach: Ciaran Byrne
Captains: Andrew
Moore, Mike Moakley,
Mike Young
“We’re really close
friends. That helps us. We
trust each other,” senior
Andrew Moore said.
Sports
- BY EMILIE LUSSIER
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
RUNNING WILD Senior Kelsey Vosler near
the end of her race.
Volleyball Cross Country
Coach: Heather Sawyer Coach: Jake Zimmerman,
Captains: Jenny Sliva, Becky Pryor
Nicole Quinones, Rachel Captains: Kelsey Vosler,
Clark, Raeha Weaver Courtney Volstromer, Seara
“We have a lot of Wilson, Kyle Walters, Josh
returning players so Eldridge, Steve Short
we all know each other “We work really well as a
really well,” said Jenny team,” senior Seara Wilson
Sliva. said.
Boys’ Tennis
Coach: Mike McGinnis
Captains: Naveed Iqbull,
Jordan Shauver
“Most of the team has
been on varsity before
and the others have been
playing for a long time,”
senior Naveed Iqball said.
Lakeview lacking seniors
Independent sporting activities
- BY MIKE PICKOWITZ
Sporting events are
always full of loud fans
shouting out cheers
and boos. Football
and basketball teams
get the pep rallies and
cheerleaders. Tennis teams
have numerous observers
who visit games to observe
the match. However, there
are many other sports that
one can accelerate in, that
do not usually host a band
of followers.
Martial Arts, like Tae
Kwon Do and Karate,
are self-defense focused
sports that many do not
participate in.
“Around 70% of
students that come in [to
- BY PAYTON MOORE
Homecoming means
a lot of things to people.
Whether it is the crisp
autumn leaves, the war
paint and pom poms, or
the school work finally
piling on, it is a time to
celebrate school spirit and
our varsity football team.
While Lakeview’s spirit
is at its peak, our team
may be the opposite. The
lack of seniors on all of the
teams is apparent.
“Being a sophomore
on varsity put a lot of
pressure on me last year,”
junior Nate Seng said.
Unknown pressures as
to why many people quit
are always considered.
Out of the ordinary ways to be active and try something new
SKATING SOPHOMORE Kilpatrick shows off his skating skills.
Kwang’s Tae Kwon Do]
are around ten years old,”
Master Kwang, owner
of Kwang’s Tae Kwon
Do, said. “However, the
activities we partake in
are more for those in their
How far can one really go
before school, coaches and
family and friends may
really push a person too
far? And to many, how do
you know when the right
time is to determine just
what you want to be doing
for your high school?
“I quit this year because
I didn’t really enjoy
playing anymore,” Seng
said.
Every year, younger
players get moved up to
varsity teams due to their
outstanding talent above
others, or merely the lack
of seniors playing.
“It’s just a choice you
have to make,” Seng said.
teens.” Kwang’s classes
are based around sparring,
sword fighting and forms.
Tae Kwon Do may
be an independent
sport, but it also has a
competitive side, with
Hopes continue to fly
high for the homecoming
game. With the S.L.O.Bs
leading the student
section, players have the
stands to turn to. Previous
knowledge of how Sturgis
plays could also help LHS
get the win.
“I think the game will
go pretty good this year
because it went well last
year,” Seng said.
Expect the students
to keep the Spartan
pride projecting out of
The Colliseum for the
whole game. Lakeview
plays Sturgis Oct. 8 on
the Lakeview Spartans’
stomping grounds.
numerous competitions
happening throughout
the year. Competitions go
all the way to the Junior
Olympics where Kwang’s
student, Taylor Proudfoot,
took the gold in 2008.
Skateboarding is another
independent sport that one
could start doing that does
not require a team.
“It is fun but also
challenging when you
want to get better,”
sophomore Cameron
Kilpatrick said.
Sports like these do not
get as much notice, but,
if played often and well,
reep the same benefits as a
team sport.
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 Powder puff
takes the field
- BY BAILEY BRODERICK

Powder puff football Any girl in the school may

is a tradition at participate. All senior girls
Lakeview High are on one team and all
School. It is when the other girls are together on
senior girls get to beat the opposing team. The
up on the underclassmen girls in a fun game coaches for the seniors are
of flag football. Mr. Gibbs and Mr. Schuitman.

Homecoming week is The game takes

all about the fun. So, the place on the
Wednesday before the soccer field. It
homecoming game is is set up like a
dedicated to powder puff football field
football. There is also a bonfire dance after the and still has the seating for the audience to
game behind the school. enjoy the fun tradition.

10 | OCTOBER 2010
 Physical challenge
Pumpkin muffins and Zumba provide great ways to stay
healthy and be active throughout one’s everyday life
Prep Time: Cook Time:
15 Min 35 Min
Ingredients
•1/2 cup of raisins
•1-1/2 cups and 1
tablespoon of all-purpose
baking flour
•1-1/3 cups of white sugar
•1/2 teaspoon of baking
powder
•1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
•1/2 teaspoon of salt
•1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
•1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
•1/2 teaspoon of ground
cloves
•2 eggs
•29 ounces of canned
pumpkin
•1/3 cup of applesauce
•1/3 cup of chopped walnuts
Photo courtesy of muffintop.wordpress.com
The challenge... Where?
The Crystal staff challenges you •Battle Creek YMCA- Monday’s
to Zumba, a fusion of Latin and from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
multicultural dancing set to fun,
upbeat music. On average, one •Fit Zone Battle Creek-
class of Zumba burns 500-800
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
calories in a new and exciting
way. Zumba is a vivacious and
challenging way to stay healthy. •Shari Rarick’s School of Dance
- BY PATRICK GALIZIO
Ready In:
50 Min
Directions
1. PREHEAT oven to 350˚F
and line a 12 cup muffin tin
with muffin liners.
2. COMBINE flour, baking
soda, sugar, baking powder,
nutmeg, cinnamon, ground
cloves, and salt in large bowl.
In a seperate bowl mix eggs,
pumpkin, and applesauce until
smooth. Add to original bowl
and stir until smooth. Stir in
raisins and walnuts then pour
evenly into each muffin tin.
3. BAKE for 30 to 35
minutes. Insert a toothpick into
muffin and remove. If it is clean
then muffins are done.
-Recipe provided by allrecipes.com
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
Zumba
THE CRYSTAL | 11
 Opinion
CRYSTAL POINT | BYLINE | PRO/CON | RITER REPORT

If there was a YouTube video on

One staff, one opinion
CRYSTAL POINT
how to survive high school, it may
be the number one most viewed.
Many students go day to day with
one goal in mind: Hoping that
nothing incredibly embarassing and
crazy happens to them. They live in
a box.
Think about the day one walks
into a 25 year reunion and
people stumble at the thought
of remembering the name of the
person who lived accepting the
‘easy way out.’ Would one have
wished for more than the bare
minimum at that time?

“ There is a time for everything and everybody. And

the time to begin is now.

It is not a bad idea to be a

‘clubber.’ Sign up because one
never knows what kind of people
one may meet who share the same
views or beliefs. It gets one involved
and noticed while being active.
Playing sports in high school
can be great exercise, as well as
a fun time. One learns how to be
a leader and a team player while
representing their school with pride.
While one may not have a special
dedicated to them on the Discovery
Channel, or see their name in lights
one day, it is always important
that one lives with more than the
mindset of getting by. High school
only comes around once. And after
all, it is the best times of one’s life.

12 | OCTOBER 2010
 Generation speaks out
Generation after generation,
fashion, lingo and music tends
to be how we distinguish one
from another. When someone
says, “Do you know about the
60s?” most think “Disco Era.”
As the years pass by, some trends
stick around. Styles like stripes and
zebra print and even the peace sign
symbol on necklaces, shirts and
hoodies are fads that are everywhere.
Yet, we do have our own style.
We have the new idea that skinny
jeans are the best thing around and
almost every girl and guy has a pair.
Many people think that we may be
stealing other generations’ originality,
but our style is as unique as they come.
From the rocker style, to the
bright neon outfits, to dying hair
different colors, we are going
to be known for something.
Music now-a-days, is a lot different
than what people before us listened to.
We have the more hard core rap and
screamo theme songs all around us.
Artists such as Drake or the
band Kids Scaring Kids would
have never been popular decades
ago. Rap has become close to the
number one requested music to
listen to in some cities around the US.
Back in the 60s, the biggest thing
around was Disco. People dressed
in bell bottom jeans and danced
under a disco ball until they could
not anymore. Back in the 60s-80s
era, dancing is looked back on
as proper. Kids’ styles now are
Comic by: Kellie Riter
- BY ASHLEY STANLEY
looked at totally opposite. Now the
inappropriate dancing or what is
known as grinding occurs at dances.
As for the lingo back in the
60s-80s, the way they described
things and people is a totally
different way than now.
When one walks down the hall,
the phrase “What’s up?” and “Do
you want to go out?” or “Sup man?”
is passed back and forth between
two people. We as a whole are more
relaxed with our slang. Phrases such
as “That’s bad” and “Do you want
to go steady?” or “That’s groovy”
were common greetings referring to
something nice, simply saying hi to
one another was a phrase to get with
someone. All in all, each era talks in
almost completely opposite ways
and eachs’ emotions are represented
differently through their talk.
As of the question whether or
not we are copying the generations
before us in the styles we exhibit, we
have enough uniqueness to support
we are not. Enough creativity is
amongst us to show that we will
be remembered in many ways.
“Many people think that
we may be stealing other
generations’ originality,
but we are a very unique
in multiple ways.”
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 DIVERSEVIEWPOINTS
Should school dances be casual?
All of the formal dances can get pricey.
Dances are a huge part of a student’s
high school career and with as many
formal dances as Lakeview has, the price YES NO
can begin to add up.
Casual dances could be a fun and
simple way to change how much money
students put into school dances. Every
year, LHS students dress up for home-
coming, Black and White Affair, Girl Date
Guy and prom. By making one or two of EMILIE LUSSIER
these dances casual, it could knock down
the price students pay for new dresses or dress shirts.
Besides the costliness, dressing up, buying the cor-
sage and boutineer and going to dinner for every one of
these dances makes the process much less valuable. By
the time prom comes around senior year, formal school
dances almost feel tedious. It is no longer special for
dates to match and for girls to get their hair done. That
has already been done for the last four years.
Formal dances can get boring after so many. It would
be a good idea to mix it up and have more than just the
Bonfire dance be casual. The price of going to the dances
would be cheaper and it would make the dances that
remain formal that much more special.
Your Turn
“Yes. It’s easier
to dance in
casual clothes.
It’s more
comfortable.”
- Senior Luke
Bivens
14 | OCTOBER 2010
High school dances would not be the same.
High school dances have always been
a fun and celebrated activity full of girls
in glittered down dresses and guys in
suits and ties. The bouncing beats of
today’s hot music genres do not place
the right-of-passage of getting dressed
up for the night of the dance. Having
students dancing around in T-shirts and
basketball shorts seems to take away the
spirit of dances like homecoming and
MIKE PICKOWITZ The Black and White Affair.
The school already has several dances
that accommodate casual dress for those
who prefer to wear more comfortable clothing. Dances
like Spring Fling and the bonfire dance would be a couple
dances recommended to those that would rather get
dressed up in typical dance clothing.
Having a dress code for dances helps the school moni-
tor any inappropriate dress for the night’s festivities. Tak-
ing away he dress code for the more important dances,
such as homecoming and prom, can take away from the
importance of the dance and tarnish memories for those
that like to get fancy on the big night. If money is a prob-
lem, dresses and suits can be found at a cheaper price at
places like The Salvation Army. The true spirit of dances
is to dress up.
“Yes. It’s more
fun. You can
go and hang
YES
out instead of
getting dressed
70%
up.”
NO
- Sophomore
Victoria Fox
30%
 THE RITER REPORT

Trending now: the obscure, odd and otherwise offbeat new array of colors, streaks, patterns and interests. It is
no longer only the ‘freaks’ who shop at Hot Topic and
listen to Mayday Parade, but the cheerleaders, the for-
Look around any mall. As a central hang-out for the
eign-language crowd and the wallflowers. Black shirts
modern teenager, malls are usually crawling with our
and piercings are not just for the ‘emo kids,’ little-known
age group, especially during that worshipped, school-
rock bands are a little more recognized, and old-school
free sanctuary known as The Weekend. I know: I’ve wit-
cartoons are loved by almost everyone.
nessed this phenomenon first-hand. If not the mall, there
So, what am I getting at? This refreshing new turn of
are substitutes: pick a restaurant, movie theater, or even
trends has got to mean that somewhere, there is a vast rift
a sidewalk, and you have my personal guarantee that we
in the dimensions. The caste system as we knew it is fall-
teenagers will be around. Our job is to be vast in numbers,
ing down around our ears, and with a schoolwide cry of
after all, being the upcoming generation of ‘grown-ups.’
“It’s about time,” no less. Even more interestingly, it gives
But things have changed, somewhere between our
us something to think about. Now that ‘cool’ is no longer
shining hour and the time of our ancestors, also known
‘cool,’ does that mean the meaning of ‘cool’ is re-defined?
as the graduating classes of the early 2000s. Somewhere
If ‘weird’ is in, is ‘average’ out? Will the era of rigid stereo-
along the way, a shift of power occurred. A coup that was
types ever attempt to make a comeback?
unthinkable to our older siblings has descended on the
Here in high school, most of us are still trying to figure
society of high school.
out what ‘cool’ means for ourselves. If you ask me, the
It might be hard to imagine, but now, after years of
trend of trending is an endless rotation, and I just plan to
opression, it is finally cool to be wierd.
enjoy this lap of freedom.
Have I blown your minds yet?
You are now dismissed from the mind-warp.
The evidence speaks for itself. Everywhere you would
naturally find a teenger, you will now find them in a
- BY KELLIE RITER

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all different
all equal
Divider - Amber and Loren

DIVERSITY
 D
I V
E R
S
I T Y
Comparing the cultures
Junior Kaitlyn Beyer shares about her experiences in countries around the world
MEXICO- “The culture
there is just more
relaxed. Like here we
get stressed about the
little things, but they
are just chill. They’re
also more tolerant.”
PERU- “There is more
poverty there, but the
people are so nice and
will do anything to
help you.”
Dinner with Lui
TONY’S HONG KONG More than a building, Tony’s
Hong Kong is a family affair.
18 | OCTOBER 2010
IRELAND- “The Irish
people have a more
open mind to things
and they are just way
more friendly.”
Photo by: Kaleigh Walters
- BY MORGAN WORTHINGTON
Senior Melissa Lui
works at her family
owned business, Tony’s
Hong Kong. She works
every Friday and
Saturday working as
a hostess, cashier and
taking phone orders.
Lui works for the sake
of helping her parents; she
doesn’t get paid, unless
she waits on people,
which isn’t very often.
Lui’s parents opened
Hong Kong with family
in mind. Family is very
important to their culture,
though they have a lot
of expectations for each
other while at work.
“My parents can be
really strict and as a team
it can be difficult to cope
with. Usually I feel like
that comes from their
JAPAN- “I found
that there were more
trustworthy people there.
You could leave your bag
out and not have to worry
about whether it would be
there when you got back.”
ENGLAND- “English
people seem to just be
more mature. Nobody
was in a hurry to do
anything, it’s just calm.”
- BY HALEY BURRILL
beliefs and the culture
aspect of it because the
majority of my friends
don’t understand the
reasons why I go through
the things that I do. But
I know my family only
pushes me because they
know what’s best for me
and I know it will help in
the long run,” Lui said.
Lui’s dad is from
mainland China, her
mom from Hong Kong
and Lui and her siblings
were born in Battle Creek.
Though Lui is originally
from here, her family may
operate just a bit different
from others.
“They definitely raised
me to be a really hard and
dedicated worker, but also
to be very kind hearted
and selfless,” Lui said.
Time to get diverse
Providing a safe and educational place for diverse individuals
Multi-Cultural Club,
a diverse club, has been
around for about three or
so years and offers a great
learning environment for
all students.
“It gives students the
opportunity to celebrate
culture,” social studies
teacher Candace Skrceny
said.
Certain people all across
Lakeview High School
travel to exotic places.
When they get back, they
are encouraged to make a
presentation of their trip.
Junior Jasmine Smith,
the president of the club,
values the experience she
A piece of Mongolia
Lakeview High School’s
Trinity Lin’s parents
own the Mongolian King
just off of Columbia.
They have had two
other restaurants, one
in Marilyn, and one in
Kalamazoo.
Lin’s parents decided
to open up Mongolian
King in order to keep
their family close. Lin’s
brother and sister used to
work there along with the
family as well, but since
they have graduated they
have moved on to their
own jobs.
“It’s a good experience
to be able to work in a
family setting and learn
responsibility,” Lin said.
Both Lin’s parents
are from China and
have been in America
- BY ASHLEY STANLEY
has had as a member.
“You learn a lot about
different cultures,” Smith
said. “And it’s even a great
place to meet new people.”
Smith has participated in
the club for three years and
has helped out a lot with
activities within the crew.
Many showcases have been
filled with their ideas.
“In the past, we have
decorated for Day of the
Dead and homecoming,”
Smith said.
If LHS students would PRESIDENT TAKES CHARGE
like to join Multi-Cultural Jasmine Smith stands up and
Club, meetings are every helps take care of projects
Friday after school, for a the club hosts to improve the
half hour in the Forum. learning environment. All photos by: Kaleigh Walters
“
for over 20 years. Mr.
and Mrs. Lin started
off in New York from It’s a good experience to be able to work in a
China, they then came family setting and learn responsibility.
to Marilyn, Kalamazoo - Sophomore Trinity Lin
then eventually ended up
in Battle Creek because
they preferred small town
districts to a larger ones.
Lin works together with
her family as a cashier
and every once in a while
as a waitress. Right after
school, Lin goes to work
and until 9 p.m.
Even though Lin has to
work, not only so often
but also with family every
minute, Lin still enjoys
spending her time at the
restaurant.
“It’s awesome because I
can get free food everyday
and no one can fire me,” MONGOLIAN KING Sophomore Trinity Lin spends all of her free
Lin said. time at Mongolian King.
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 A&E
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20 | OCTOBER 2010
Casting a musical spell
- BY PATRICK GALIZIO

Photo by: Brittany Hayes

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Students practicing for Godspell.

Premiering in November Hensel said. “And this cast

at Lakeview High School is has really good chemistry so
the fall musical Godspell, we’ll all learn a lot and work
directed by Lane Gordon. well together.”
Set in ‘60 era New York Godspell, Rivera’s first
Photo by: Brittany Hayes

City, this Tony Award Lakeview High School play,

winning play follows the is an experience he is not
life of Jesus, played by about to forget.
junior Elena Hensel, and “At first I didn’t think I
Judas, played by freshman could make it,” Rivera said.
Dominic Rivera. Together “But I’m really excited to
they form a parable acting do my best in the play. The
troupe that travels across experience will help me
New York spreading the down the road in life.”
ACTING OUT Elena Hensel and Dominic Rivera prac-
word of the Bible. tice for the fall musical.
In this up-beat, Jesus
“This play is going to be Christ Superstar type show,
sweet,” Rivera said. “You’ll there will be fun for people
department has put on, it awarded play, although
want to dance in your seat.” of all ages.
still will not disappoint. a smaller cast, allows
“It’s a fun show that you “It’s a show with a lot
“There is a deeper a lot of room for solos
can really get into,” Hensel of high energy and great
meaning in this show than and individual character
said. “It won’t disappoint.” vocals,” Hensel said. “It’s
most,” Hensel said. “And progression through the
Although more vocal going to be great.”
the Gordon plays are course of the show.
than many of the shows Godspell will be opening
always amazing.” “Each song is led by
the Lakeview drama November 13, at 2 p.m. in
This Drama Desk a different character,”
the LHS black box.

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 For the sake of
ppen
Imagine what would ha
ev-
if high school students
erywhere stood up for
selves and what they be
them-
lieve
remembering
p. Not
in. Not for a scholarshi
r the
for a grade. But just Fo
Sake of Remembering.
T
- BY LOREN WRIGH

H igh school junior Emily

Kempinski of
Marshall Academy
and senior Fernanda
Cunha of Marietta
High School in
Georgia came up ALL AROUND THE WORLD The For the Sake of Remembering
with an idea that notebook is not just a phenomenon here in America. Teen-
would co nn ect agers around the globe are adding a part of themselves to
teena ge rs ac ros s the the notebook.
world . Th eir proje ct

All photos provided by: Elizabeth Kempinski

soon became known
as the For the Sake of
Remembering project. thing
“It’s a notebook “Our goal is to create some
on ce
that will get mailed that shows that we were
gh to
around the world for naïve and optimistic enou
.”
believe in the power of words
everyone to contribu te
to,” Eli za be th sai d.
-Elizabeth Ke inski
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“A nd at the en d
hopefully published Elizabeth Kempinski
in some way so it’s
e.”
accessible to everyon
The notebook is makin
pp
g its way
ing in
How the project
around the globe, sto
over 19 states and fi ve
Ph
co
ilip
un
pin
tries
es,
was started
including the U.K.,
ala nd . Elizabeth and
Canada and New Ze is
no teb oo k Fernanda came up with
On its journey, the a
the ha nd s of this idea because they
destined to land in ol
Hi gh Sc ho wanted something
select few Lakeview
nts will, in that made them feel
students. These stude an d
the ir liv es invincible and something
turn, add a piece of the
y. Al l Fo r that was both beautiful
a part of their histor Fernanda Cunha
. and true; this was it.
Sake of Remembering

To learn more ab
is to pi c vi sit us
out
at:
How to get involved
th
LHScry sta l.c om Students everywhere can get involved with the
For the Sake of Remembering project by emailing
Elizabeth and Fernanda at ftsorproject@gmail.com.

22 | OCTOBER 2010
Crystal Staff Playlist
Songs to add to one’s iPod chosen by Lakeview High School’s Crystal Staff

SONG ARTIST
Primitive Roisin Murphy
Trinity Paper Tongues
Little Lion Man Mumford & Sons
King of Anything Sarah Bareilles
Just a Dream Nelly
Fresh Like Us Chiddy Bang
Marchin’ On One Republic
King of Anything Sarah Bareilles
2 a.m. Slightly Stoopid
Buried a Lie Senses Fail
Rhythm of Love Plain White T’s
Just the Way You Are Bruno Mars
Who Dat J.Cole
My Time Fabolous ft. Jeremih
-COMPILED BY HALEY BURRILL

MENU

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More than a Gnome
ORIGINALITY Fred Glomb’s original creations decorate the front
of his house. These decorations are in preparation for the up-
coming Halloween season.
Expression can be found
in a variety of places. For
some, expression has led
to fame and fortune. For
others, expression is just
an escape from the world.
Expression has caused
many people to create
unique designs that are
Hogwarts back in session
Starting another year of spells, thrills and fun times, Harry Potter club continues
to honor the boy who lived, the ideas he stood for and the lives he changed.
Dumbledore’s Army,
one of the newest clubs
available at Lakeview
High School, has started its
second year of wizardry.
“Dumbledore’s Army
is a great place to hang out
with Harry Potter fanatics
and make new friends,”
senior Lauren Smith said.
Going into its second
year, the D.A. has its fill of
excitement ahead.
“This year we are going
to the midnight premiere
of Deathly Hallows,”
president junior Haley
Burrill said.
“I am so excited for the
new movie,” junior Jessica
24 | OCTOBER 2010
- BY AMBER GLOMB
creates original decorations
that he frequently puts in
his front yard.
“I really never buy pre-
done decorations,” Glomb
said. After Glomb puts
them up, cars often slow
down to read or look at his
decorations. This detail is
why Glomb continues to
make these decorations.
“The fact that parent’s
children would make them
drive by to see what I was
doing encouraged me to
do more,” Glomb said.
Although many people
Photo by: Amber Glomb enjoy Glomb’s creations,
often discovered. some criticize them. Once a
In Michigan, unique neighborhood girl claimed
talent lies in the yard of a that the weirdos lived
local resident. Fred Glomb where the decorations are.
has been living in Battle Nevertheless, Glomb finds
Creek for 25 years and pride in his creations.
has been designing his “Everyone needs a
expression for 16 years. creative hobby and this is UNIQUE Glomb’s six foot statue
From scratch, Glomb mine” Glomb said. shows off his unique decora-
tions he built from scratch.
- BY PATRICK GALIZIO
Wonderly said. “It’s going to
be great. I really can’t wait.”
Along with the new
movie release, the D.A.
plans to join the ranks of
the International Quidditch
Association and start their
own Quidditch team.
“Having a Quidditch
Photo by: Brittany Hayes
team is a unique
experience but surprisingly
competitive,” junior
Savannah Odem said.
D.A. is currently
accepting new recruits who
love Harry Potter.
“It’s an addicting world
that you can really get into,”
SPREADING THE MAGIC Jessica Wonderly and Lauren Smith said. “It’s imaginative
Smith pose with their Harry Potter poster.
and simply magical.
 MOVIE
“And that was the best
peanut butter and jelly
sandwich I’ve ever had.”
St. Elmo’s Fire is an 80s classic about a group of
post-college graduates who realize their text books
did not teach them anything about what real life is
actually like.
These friends face struggles that range from
attaining relationships with their loved ones while
trying to put a foot in the door of adulthood to
figuring out how they are going to make it from
one day to the next on their little or no income. In
the end these friends come to realize that although
it is up to them to make their future, it does not
mean that they have to go down that path alone.
Feeling a sense of independence Wendy (Mare
Winningham) states that the best PB and J she has
ever had was the one she made with her own food;
bought with her own money.
- BY HALEY BURRILL

MOVIE MUSIC BOOK

The Big Chill is a movie Simple Minds, known for The Outsiders is a book
about post graduates who the famous Breakfast Club about a struggling group
are reunited song Don’t You Forget of young men who have to
with the About Me, find their
loss of fits the place in
a friend mellow life and
making eighties learn
them look vibe one what is
at their own feels really
lives more when worth the
seriously. listening. fight.

THE CRYSTAL | 25
 Feature
ORCHARDS | LG VS. KG | NEW STUDENTS | NEW CLUBS | ONE LIFE

COMPILED BY: MORGAN WORTHINGTON

The leaves have changed color, the weather has gotten colder and Halloween is near-
ly here. It is now that time for pumpkins, doughnuts, cider and apples; it is finally
time for the orchards to open.

Gull Meadow Farms

F ounded in 1949,
Gull Meadows was not
variety of plain, apple and
pumpkin. Also in their
always an orchard. It oven are pies including
used to be a strawberry the fall flavors of apple
and wheat farm back in cinnamon, pumpkin and
the day. But as of 2000, apple walnut.
Gull Meadows became a Gull Meadow is most
legitimate orchard with famous though for their
activities such as a corn cider. It was voted the
maze, pumpkin patch and best cider in the state
wagon rides and now has of Michigan by the
over 20 acres of assorted Horticultural Society.
apple trees. Not only do they have
This orchard is located all this but in their store
in Gull Lake, not far from they also sell caramel
the Kellogg Forrest. They apples that are hand
make fresh doughnuts dipped and covered in
daily with their famous peanuts or pecans.

A doughnut A cup of cider A pound of

$0.70 $1 apples $1.39

26 | OCTOBER 2010
The ultimate comparison: Lane and Ken Gordon
- BY WILLIAM PICKOWITZ
UNIQUE STYLES Although Lane and Ken Gordon are brothers who are similar in many ways, they
each bring their unique styles to the table, even when arm wrestling.
Ken Gordon (KG) and
Lane Gordon (LG) are
known around school as
the English and theater
arts teachers, on top of that
they are also the brother
teachers at Lakeview. They
both have similarities and
differences when it comes
to their jobs.
“Ken was always more
technical, and better at
math,” LG said. These days,
they both excell and teach
the same subjects.
Both of their styles in
teaching differ and relate
quite a lot; neither are afraid
to be themselves.
There are times when LG
wonders how he is viewed
by the student body in
comparison to KG.
“I could really care less if
I look like a dork,” LG said.
Some may ponder
that working in the same
building may cause
PHOTO BY BRITTANY HAYES
competition between the
two teachers, but on the
contrary, that is not the
case. Being that LG is five
years younger than KG,
LG feels as if there is very
little competiton between
him and his brother. KG on
the other hand, admits that
he does not discourage a
little bit of competition,
but they both agree on
this: they have always had
and always will have each
others’ backs.
“When it comes to
hoops, when he brings it
to the hole, he knows who
swats it back,” KG said.
In terms of style, LG and
KG agree that they both
inherit some of the same
styles, but LG tends to
“wing it” when necessary.
Playing off each others’
strengths has always been
a big part of their careers
as teachers, and it is how
Haley’s
Hints
Problem
“I have no
idea what
I am going
to wear.”
Solution
Check the
1. circumstances of
the event.
Weather?
Casual dress?
Social group?
they relate more effectively
to their students.
Learning from each 2. Know what
clothes are
others’ experiences
helps better both of their available to one.
teaching abilities. What is hanging in
Both brothers tend to one’s closet?
get bored easily and like
keeping it animated.
What is dirty?
“I would not be able to
Lay out the
teach everything the same
year after year,” KG said. 3. clothes of choice
Though LG is younger, the night before.
he has been teaching three This way all you
more years than KG has.
“I was the tortured artist
have to do is get
for a good period of time,” ready in the morning
KG said.
Make sure there
In theater arts, both
brothers concur that
4. are at least two
they openly discuss their options available
differences in teaching just in case there is a
styles to further expand change in how you
their students’ abilities. feel, weather, etc.
Competition is not a big
deal between KG and LG, To learn more about
at least, not so much as this topic visit us at:
LHScrystal.com
brotherly love.
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Trading out for purple and white
- BY MORGAN WORTHINGTON

Lakeview High School has been gaining new students through out the
past years and continues to do so. This year 129 new students joined
Lakeview from all over; about half of them are school of choice coming
from St. Phil, Harper Creek, Pennfield and Battle Creek Central. Three
foreign exchange students have also joined the Spartan army but most are
from the city of Battle Creek. The Crystal finds out how new students close
to home compare Lakeview High School to their old schools.

OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE
NEW Junior Bianca Gerow
gets rid of her old St.Phil uni-
form in order to start all over
in her new school Lakeview.
Junior Bianca Gerow is
originally from St. Phil,
but has just transferred to
Lakeview High School as
a junior .
“It’s a lot better compared
to St. Phil,” Gerow said.
Compared to St. Phil
Lakeview High School has
about two times the amout
of students per class. St.
Phil also requires uniforms
unlike Lakeview
“I like how people can
have their own style here,”
Gerow said.
Gerow is already
involved in Lakeview’s
S.E.A. Club and is joining
the tennis team this year.
“It’s like different here
everyday,” Gerow said.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Every year there are quite a few stu-
dents who walk through Lakeview’s door for the first time.
NEW PLACES NEW FACES Junior
Jakk Henry describes how
Lakeview High School com-
pares to Harper Creek.
Junior Jakk Henry
moved to the Lakeview
area just this year from
Harper Creek. He has
also attended Battle Creek
Central, but after the
past three weeks of being
in Lakeview’s school,
Jakk has found out that
compared to Harper there
are a lot more students;
more diversity.
Jakk has played soccer
at Harper for two years
and is considering picking
it back up at Lakeview
second semester.
Compared to Harper
Creek, Lakeview has “a
lot more organizations
and clubs,” Jakk said.

28 | OCTOBER 2010
 Personality My Quote: “Be the change you want to see
in the world” - Ghandi

Featuring:
Profi
Chloe Sprague
le - BY PAYTON MOORE
PHOTOS BY KALEIGH WALTERS

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If I had on
interesting about me would
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mouth. I sometimes talk with
different accents.”

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“My two favorite movies are

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Finding Nemo is just so...

cute.”

THE CRYSTAL | 29
Brand new clubs for 2010-11
- BY WILLIAM PICKOWITZ
Senior League of Boys
S.L.O.B.S. or the Senior
League of Boys is a group
of senior boys who work
to increase Spartan spirit
throughout the school and
help out the
community.
So far,
S.L.O.B.S.
has had
positive
reception
from the
student
body and the community.
This is the first time
Lakeview has had a club
like this.
“S.L.O.B.S. is a good
way to get involved with
the school. it introduces
The slapdash spectacle
30 | OCTOBER 2010
PHOTOS BY BRITTANY HAYES
needs of the community
to the students and shows
them how they can help,”
S.LO.B.S. advisor Jake
Zimmerman said.
There are
roughly 30
members.
Plans for the
club include
beginning
to volunteer
in the
community
through work for
the American Heart
Association, and by
making appearances at
sporting events to increase
school spirit. Beware of the
bright future of S.L.O.B.S.
Link Crew
Link Crew, a new club
at Lakeview High School,
is a club that’s purpose
is to make the transition
into high school easier for
freshmen.
Members
of the Link
Crew are
trained to
become
“Link
Leaders,”
defined as
a positive role model for
students in the freshman
class. Time has expired to
sign up for the Link Crew
for interested juniors and
seniors, but there are still
many plans for this year.
The picture actually is... a fire hydrant.
Mainly, the goal is
to help freshmen be as
successful as possible and
to adapt smoothly to their
first year. Freshmen are
encouraged
to talk to
seniors and
juniors of
the Link
Crew and
to not be
afraid.
“The
Link Crew will be here for
years to come, as long as
there are people to run it,”
counselor Lukas Pederson
said. Link Crew is
expected to have a lasting
impact on all students.
- BY AMBER GLOMB
One life to live; Do it right
Although the daily experiences of high school may seem dull, there are many op-
portunities waiting to liven up those daily routines. Try to do all the activities that
make high school worth while. Cherish those experiences, as they will be over
sooner than expected. - BY BAILEY BRODERICK

Dances
Lakeview dances are a staple of
dance
the high school experience. Unlike
other schools, LHS has some type of dance every
other month. Most of the time they are semi-formal.
The most important [according to students] is
Homecoming. This year
it is Oct. 9 and is a long
lived tradition here
as th oug h no one is watching
at LHS. Homecoming
has the highest attendance of any dance and, other
than prom, it is the one most students are
Sports
Sports are usually portrayed in
typical teen movies as the most
important events in high school. They are important,
but only if the students support them. Every season
has many sports that need supporting. From
volleyball and soccer to
basketball and wrestling
to softball and baseball,
every sport and the team
needs its school behind them at every game cheering
them on. Not only does it bring spirit to the

love
the most excited for. Homecoming is semi-
formal to formal, which adds to the fun.
Other dances throughout the year include
the Bon Fire dance, Black and White Affair
around Christmas and Girl Date Guy close to
Valentine’s Day.
school, it also helps the students bond over
common interests. Attending sporting events
is something most students enjoy doing and is
definitely something that is important to the
high school experience as a whole.

as th oug h you ha ve ne ver been hurt before

Theater
The theater program at Lakeview has two
important parts to it. There are the actual
plays and then there are drama classes.
sing
There are two plays a year, a fall musical
and a spring play. This
year’s fall musical
was announced to be as th oug h no one can h ear you
the psychedelic hit
Godspell. The drama team puts a lot of time and hard
work into their shows. They are important to
Spirit
High school needs school spirit to survive.
From the pep assemblies to class games to
participation of students in everyday life.
Spirit is essential. With all the “rah-rah”
ringing through the ears
of the staff and students,
it will turn any ordinary
day into an instant
adrenaline rush that has everyone on their feet cheering
for whatever may be going on. The great thing

live
the high school atmosphere in order to make
the most of the time given. Theater Arts is a
class available for all of those who might be
interested in broadening their horizons. It
is taught by both of the Gordons and many
students repeat the class
multiple times because they
enjoy it and learn so much. as th oug h h ea ven is on earth
about school spirit is that anyone can have it. It
does not matter what is being supported, just
as long as everyone is enjoying it. It brings the
students together and raises morale. A way to
maximize school spirit is to visit the school store and buy
some beads or perhaps
a sweatshirt. There are
countless ways to support.

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