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Cedar Cliff Notes
March 10, 2011
A sign of failure
Being “smart” with money is a value it cost over $1,000 and was bought with
that has become more than relevant in funds from the Athletic and Academic
nearly every aspect of the American life- Booster clubs, the student council and
style. While inefficiency is a word that miscellaneous school funds.
has come to describe institutions from The very concept that this money
local businesses to the bloated federal could have been used to pay for such
bureaucracy, “smart” financial decisions supplies as paper or printer toner is one
are increasingly rare. that makes me wonder where the priori-
The beautiful sign recently installed ties of those determining fund allocation
in the Commons Area is a shining exam- lie.
ple of such negligence. As our wonder- Even if the funds were intended
ful school faces such a paucity of funds for school beautification, I can think of
for the coming year, one has to ask, “Is many other areas of the school—such as
it ‘smart’ to spend money on an aesthetic the dying grass patches, the broken heat-
addition to the Commons Area?” ing devices in some rooms and the ruined
Coming from a family of teachers, desks with graffiti from the 1980s—that
it is apparent to me how difficult it is to have a desperate need for beautification
be a proponent of education in this econ- funds.
omy. I recently discovered that some I want to make high school the best
of my teachers were unable to provide experience it can be for every student,
workbooks to supplement their lessons and any dollar spent on providing a better
and that some wonderful AP classes may education for my peers and me is worth
be curtailed, travesties that are victims of it. However, as fantastic as the sign is, I
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March 10, 2011
Editorial Rave Reviews: Dack sisters reflect
on Duke, UNC
Change is only a click away Ashley Dack
na blue sky, or on a football or bas-
ketball game day when everyone is
thought possible with people you
have only known a fraction of your
Over the past two months we have watched as, first, Guest columnist wearing Carolina blue clothes. life. I could not be more proud of
Tunisian men and women brought down their dictator It’s the classic response, how Now walk into the foyer and my home.
and, then, as poverty-stricken Egyptians took to the do you put into words four years of sitting rooms that we’ll compare That to me may be the best part.
streets in rebellion against President Hosni Mubarak and experiences or describe what liter- to the classrooms or the undergrad I want to talk about it, which seems
his government. ally changes the rest of your life? library. All the family portraits are true for everyone who goes there.
Some credit the widespread rebellion in the Middle That’s where I find myself the professors who choose to be They want to share their stories on
East to the introduction of new lines of communication, when asked to review the Univer- part of Carolina, many of whom Franklin Street, playing ultimate
while others point to the growing number of youth in the sity of North Carolina at Chapel are unparalleled within their dis- frisbee in the upper quad at 11p.
region. According to Newsweek, roughly a third of the Hill. The academics speak for ciplines. You can be among 400 or m. after a rainstorm, the all-night-
Middle Eastern population is now under the age of 30. themselves in quality and diver- 9, depending on the department. I ers in the undergrad library, senior
We are lucky that we do not have to resort to violence sity. Traditionally, I go with graduated with a BA in Geology weeks, Greek parties, anything that
to make our voices heard in the United States. However, the people. That’s what makes it but will admit one of my favorite made them love Carolina.
we can draw inspiration from the energy and determina- different. That can be said about all classes was Psychology and Law. It starts a conversation because
tion of the Egyptian youth. It takes guts to stand up to universities though, and it depends The Dean Dome can be the of its reputation, but it holds the
injustice, whether it’s a high school bully or an oppres- on you. Find a place where you feel game room, along with Franklin conversation because it becomes
sive government. like home. Carolina was home for Street. Everyone cheering, every- part of you, just like your family.
The open and evolving democratic process is de- me, so I’ll walk you through it just one excited, or at least singing his
signed to protect us from brutal dictators and violent like a house. or her favorite ‘80s song at Bub’s
protests. As Americans we have a responsibility to work Just like a home, the outward on Tuesday nights.
for what is right in a subtler manner, by being informed appearance is important. Carolina The kitchen is obviously Lenoir
about current issues and events. is renowned for having one of the Dining Hall or Ram’s Head. My fa-
Whining that something “sucks” or is “lame” is not most beautiful campuses in the vorite meal was breakfast at mid-
enough. It is critical that we contribute our own opinions country. Catch it on a spring day night during exams. Photo
to the democratic process in the form of constructive when the azaleas are blooming All the bedrooms are the dorms, provided
criticism so that we do not wake up one day to find our around the Old Well, people in the just much smaller and with no per- by UNC-
government mistreating Americans or suppressing hu- quad or the pit enjoying the Caroli- sonal space but more fun that you Chapel Hill
man rights.
Sometimes it feels as if our tiny voices will not be Alyssa Dack Athletic events are highly-attended – yes, even
heard among the billions of people in the world. How- Guest columnist sports outside of basketball such as lacrosse and soc-
ever, as children of the 21st century, we have the tools at cer draw large crowds. Basically, Duke has a thriving
our disposal to reach a large number of people simply by The Blue. The White. The hated. The revered. The campus life that largely goes unnoticed but is one of its
updating our “status” or uploading a video. hallowed halls of Cameron Indoor Stadium. This is most redeeming factors.
Until the government shut down lines of communi- what most often comes to mind when hearing the phrase In addition, it has an impressive array of research
cation in February, young Egyptians used the Internet “Duke University” -- images of basketball prowess and and service opportunities for students to utilize. For ex-
and their cell phones for the same things American teen- strong academics. ample, with the help of Melinda French Gates, Duke
agers do: to convey plans, share stories and boost mo- Sure, these images provide a snapshot of Duke, recently started a program called Duke Engage.
rale. That use moved to a different realm when protesters one that national media and rival fans like to make The premise is that students will spend eight weeks
used the technology to fan the flames of revolution and you think is the “real” Duke University. But these im- of their summer performing intensive community ser-
bring down a dictator. ages do not tell the story of the everyday students, the vice around the globe, and Duke will provide the fund-
It is heady stuff. However, with the power of this campus life, and the challenging academics that make ing. There are group projects in South Africa, New Or-
technology, comes a need for responsibility and wisdom. Duke an outstanding university. leans, India and China, just to name a few. The students
The sheer amount of information and the ease of access- Do not get me wrong – Duke students love their who participate come back with new perspectives and
ing it can distract us from the fact that much of it is false basketball team – that much is clear every time the ready to make a difference in Durham.
or misleading. It continues to be vital to consider issues Cameron Crazies are on television. But more than that, Then there are the classes. While everything else
from our own unique perspectives based on our own ex- Duke students love their school. They are dynamic in- that Duke offers is a great attraction, the classroom
periences and to avoid getting caught up in blind group dividuals committed to making a difference, whether is the heart and soul of the Duke experience. This is
hysteria. that is on campus or across the world. where you learn the critical thinking skills necessary to
Nevertheless, 21st century citizens now have previ- Duke is primarily a residential college – in this case make the transition to postgraduate life (also known as
ously undreamed of opportunities to unify across racial, that means students must live on campus three out of the “real world”).
geographical and economic divisions to have a positive the four years they are enrolled in classes. The campus It is in the classes, where students debate with
impact on the world. So, let us embrace the international becomes students’ homes, and for that reason they are their peers, question their professors, and critique
conversation. See you on Skype! committed to making it fun, engaging and energetic. theories, that students gain a confidence in their be-
Groups such as Campus Council, a governing body liefs and the ability to defend their
Editorial Policy for Residential Life, plan concerts in Cameron Indoor
Stadium, cookouts on the quad and movie screenings
opinions. It is where stu-
dents go from teenagers
All unsigned editorials represent the views in the amphitheater. to adults.
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of the Cedar Cliff Notes editorial board. Signed Another group, the Duke University Student Din- Duke students
commentaries and columns are the express ing Advisory Committee (or DUSDAC), gives input are passionate, and
opinions of the authors. The views expressed in on campus eateries, student meal plans and potential the campus hums
Cedar Cliff Notes do not represent the opinions restaurant expansions. with their energy. It is
of the school’s faculty or administration nor Fraternities, sororities and selective living groups where I found my best
those of Buncombe County School Board or its play a large role in the campus social scene, often friends and myself –my
administration. throwing on-campus events to compliment the late only wish is that you find as
night social activities. much wherever you go.
Cedar Cliff Notes
March 10, 2011 5
Disney Channel movies
disappoint veteran viewer
Chelsea Smith tertainment for kids. Sure, the “follow your heart” mes- I genuinely feel bad for the kids who
Co-Editor in Chief As well as being fun to watch, the sage is still present in the movies, but grow up watching Disney Channel to-
movies all had the same core lessons: the actual heart is missing in action. day. They will never know how good it
If you’re anything the importance of family, believing in The movies serve as vehicles for the used to be. Disney Channel used to be
like me, you watched a yourself and following your dreams. young actors who are already popu- the top of the children’s television food
lot of Disney Channel (I watched one of the movies, “Su- lar, to make more money, rather than chain. Now, Nickelodeon and Cartoon
when you were grow- sie Q,” just the other day, and it still focusing on the stories, as the former Network often have far better shows.
ing up. Besides all holds up.) movies did. It’s sad to see the beloved, once proud
the great shows (my Sadly, those wonderful Disney For someone raised during Dis- Disney sink so low as to make a movie
favorites were “Boy Channel movie filled days of yore ney Channel’s Golden Era (1996 to called “Lemonade Mouth” (premiering
Meets World” and “So are over. The current movies (and, about 2003), movies like “Wendy Wu: April 2011). The movie has a character
Weird”), I’m sure you remember the to a lesser extent, shows) on Disney Homecoming Warrior,” “Camp Rock” named “Mudslide Crush.”
real draw of the channel: the movies. Channel are terrible. The very moment and “Princess Protection Program” Listen? Can you hear that?
The Disney Channel Original Mov- when Disney Channel movies began are not only lame, but disappoint- It’s the sound of all the classic Dis-
ies from the late ‘90s and early 2000s to go downhill: 2006’s “High School ing. (Don’t even get me started on the ney Channel Original Movies crying
were amazing. Movies about in-line Musical,” featuring Zac Efron. The travesty that is “Harriet the Spy: Blog in shame.
skaters, bowlers, life-sized Barbie movie is just an exercise in cheesiness, Wars.” In trying to modernize the clas-
dolls, ghosts and cloning dominated as are all the movies Disney Channel sic, they completely ruined the charm
the channel, providing top-notch en- has produced since then. of the original movie.)
4/07/11 4/07/11
Owned
by Reynolds
Alumni
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Parents, educators rally to ‘Fund Schools First’
Cedar Cliff Notes
March 10, 2011
Trellace Lawrimore derstandable and very clear for everyone schools, so it is difficult to balance the
Photography Editor to know what is going on,” Kuster said. budget without impacting education. He
“The message that he gave needs to get also said that protecting classrooms and
The impending state budget sched- out to the public.” supporting the K-3 initiative are two of
uled for release July 1 prompted parents Following junior Alicia Russell’s Gov. Beverly Perdue’s main initiatives.
across the Reynolds district to organize performance of the national anthem, The top three local funding priorities,
the “Fund Schools First” rally, express- a welcome by the middle school PTO Baldwin said, are classroom teachers,
ing concerns about cuts to education. president and a video on facts and fig- teacher assistants and the efforts to en-
The Feb. 21 gathering drew more ures in Buncombe County schools, Bald- sure that high school students will meet
than 150 people to the Reynolds Middle win spoke about the budget and how cuts graduation requirements.
School auditorium for presentations from will impact education. “When you look at putting those
Superintendent Tony Baldwin, PTO and “I was really impressed by all the priorities in place, it becomes simple
PTSO presidents, students and parents. statistics he presented, and I never real- math,” Baldwin said. “Thirty-seven per-
“I think Dr. Baldwin was preaching ized how successful Buncombe County cent of the state budget is K-12 educa-
to the choir,” said Agriculture teacher was compared to the rest of the state,” tion. . .(and) 84 percent of our operations
Ernie Kuster, “because the majority of Russell said. “I would hate to think that are tied to personnel.”
the audience was teachers who knew possible budget cuts could impede the Yet this does not appease the con-
about most of the issues.” success of our students.” cerns of the Reynolds community.
“(However), I think it was an excel- Baldwin noted that about 37 per- “(My primary concern) is losing
lent speech. I think he made it very un- cent of the state budget is tied to public teaching positions because it will in-
crease class sizes and limit student
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choices,”principal Regina Lambert said.
By eliminating just one teacher, the Buncombe County Schools superintendent
school will lose six classes, she noted. Tony Baldwin speaks at the Fund Schools
Although the state has guidelines on the First rally at Reynolds Middle School Feb.
maximum number of students per class, 21. He said despite budget cuts, the goal is
the administration has set an “ideal” goal to “stay high-flying.”
of 25 or 26. That often has to be exceed-
ed, though, in the core classes because of
Rallies similar to the one at Reynolds
budget cuts.
Middle were scheduled for every Bun-
Lambert’s second worry is losing the
combe County district as well as for the
AB-Tech and online classes, which are
Asheville City schools.
sponsored by UNC-G, because that will
“You hope that all the elected offi-
further increase class sizes.
cials were able to hear the voices of the
“(I wonder) what we are going to be
parents who spoke (at the rally),” Lam-
able to offer our juniors and seniors next
bert said. “I hope that it helped inform
year,” Lambert said.
the public of the current budget situation
With $15 million in federal stimulus
in the state of North Carolina. I hope that
money disappearing next fall, the N.C.
it helps us realize that it’s going to take
General Assembly’s ratification of the
everyone working together to solve this
state budget will determine the future for
budget crisis.”
Buncombe County schools.
news
6 students win
Newspaper staff zips through leadership course
Maegan Clawges
Co-Editor in Chief
Scholastic Art Awards Leaders may not grow on trees, but
Reynolds art students collected eight apparently they do zip from one to the
awards at the 2011 Scholastic Art Awards other. The newspaper staff traveled to
Show at the Diana Wortham Theatre Feb. Beanstalk Journeys, a zip line course in
20. Senior Tyler Jenkins and sophomores Morganton, to try a new leadership de-
Anna Hitrova and Sheila Sarti received velopment program Feb. 17.
Gold Keys for their work in painting, The program requires group mem-
drawing and comic art, respectively. bers to work together to complete chal-
Jenkins also earned both an honorable lenges, such as transferring big bags
mention for a printmaking piece and an of magical beans from one tree house
American Visions nomination. Senior to the next via a series of zip lines and
Matt Donnelly received a Silver Key swinging bridges. The program teaches
for “See Through Me, See to Me” in the people a model for organizing meetings
drawing category. Senior Juliana Blanton and brainstorming possible solutions
and junior Rebecca Adams also received that requires them to listen to all ideas
honorable mentions. and then discuss the best plan of action.
Makeup schedule “A common experience such as this
reflects parent poll one is a nice icebreaker for people who
Because of the snow days in January may not know each other well but need
and February, Friday, April 22 is now a to be able to work efficiently in a group
regular school day, and Memorial Day, setting together,” said Mike Fischesser,
May 30, is an early release day. The the designer of the Beanstalk Journey.
school year has also been extended to Each participant takes a turn leading
June 10. the group to plan and complete a chal-
More than 9,000 parents responded lenge. He or she is also responsible for
to a Buncombe County Schools phone clipping the other group members to the
survey Jan. 10 regarding how to make safety cables, an experience designed Photo by Trellace Lawrimore
up snow days. The most preferred op- to build trust within the group and em- Cedar Cliff Notes staffers pass Jack’s “magical” beans up through a climbing web.
tion was attending Saturday school fol- power individual members. Participants worked together to develop a plan for moving the beans while keeping them
lowing a snow event. That was followed “Up in the trees the consequences from touching the net. Only five people at a time were allowed in the net, so each person
by using up to three days of spring break are greater,” sophomore Nick Hasel- had to lie down and pass the beans to the next person.
and extending the school year as late as off said. “If I clipped them in wrong or
June 10. The least preferred option was didn’t check their carabineers correctly, schools, such as Cane Creek, take their Emily Bongarzone, who used to work in
extending school into the week of June they could die. I don’t lead very often, students to Earthshine Mountain Lodge, wilderness therapy. “In school, people
13. Sixty percent of parents wanted that so it was nice to have the opportunity a retreat center designed to challenge can back off and let others take control.
option to be a last resort. to help people and know that I could students to do things they never thought But in a ropes course, everyone has to
Summer internship available handle the responsibility.” possible. participate in order for the group to suc-
Rising sophomores, juniors and se- Experiential learning in wilderness “These activities require you to con- ceed. You have to do things outside of
niors interested in the health care field and ropes course settings is popular in sider what you personally bring to the your comfort zone.”
can apply for Mission Possible 2011. leadership development. Local middle table,” said special education teacher
Anyone interested in the four-week in-
ternship at Mission Hospital this summer
can check with Sherry Rice in Room 220 What is a leader?
for more details. “People respect leaders who are “Teachers set an example of lead-
Any student who has already interned willing to do the things they ask “Martin Luther King is a good ership by following the rules and
in the Mission Possible program is eligi-
ble for the Leadership Academy through
others to do.” example of a leader because he keeping us focused.”
Mission Hospital. The deadline for appli- -Kyle Kinnebrew, 12 was a kind, persuasive, hon- –Shannon Bradburn, 9
cation is March 16. est person working for a good
8 place at math competition “A leader must show confidence, cause.” “A leader has to have an authori-
Eight students brought home awards courage and respect, for both –Brandon Allison, 9 tative relationship with the peo-
from the College of Charleston math themselves and others.” ple she is leading and be able to
competition Feb. 26. Seniors Courtland -James Ederer, 11 compromise. People should trust
Clavette, Dave Hwang, Brett Lytle and “A leader is a person who takes you enough to come to you when
Cody Owenby; juniors Zach English and “Someone who listens well, looks charge and knows what he is do- they need something. At track
Kelly Hwang; and freshman Tessa Jones at the big picture and responds in ing before he does it. As a leader, practice, I lead by teaching new
won first place in the All Day Sprint. The the best interests of all who are it is important that I not let peo- people how to do the warm-up
team of English, D. Hwang, K. Hwang involved.” ple distract me from my plan.” drills.”
and Jones also won second place in the -principal Regina Lambert –Chris Smith, 12 –Leslie Frempong, 11
math team relay.
Cedar Cliff Notes
March 10, 2011 9
Democracy 2.0: Social networking aids revolt in Egypt
Nick Haseloff wounded.
Opinion Editor From the beginning, social network-
ing sites such as Facebook and Twitter
Eighteen days of protests led to played significant roles in spreading the
the ouster of Egypt’s president, Hosni news of both Tunisian and Egyptian re-
Mubarak, Feb. 11 after 30 years of op- volts.
pressive leadership. Political activists, Wael Ghonim, the head of market-
leaders and scholars around the world ing for Google in the Middle East, may
view the protests and successful remov- have triggered the Egyptian protests. He
al of the president as one of the most created the Facebook group named “We
important blows for democracy in the Are All Khaled Saeed” to raise aware-
21st century ness about a 28-year-old businessman
It began Jan. 25 when demonstra- who was allegedly beaten to death by
tors gathered en masse at Cairo’s Tahrir police in Alexandria in December 2010.
Square and the port city of Suez. They On Jan. 25, Ghonim called for the
waved flags and sang the Egyptian na- protests through the Facebook page.
tional anthem, crying out for change. The ability to organize hundreds of
The casualties from the first day of thousands of demonstrators on a single
protest were three dead, another 48 in- day is one of the things that sets recent
jured. protests apart from earlier ones in other
Although the protests convinced countries.
him to leave office, Mubarak did not go Egyptian officials held Ghonim for
out without a fight. He repeatedly de- 12 days, but he rejected calls to name Photo provided by MCT campus
nounced calls for his resignation despite him the leader of the revolution.
efforts by the U.S. and other countries “Because I am not a hero,” he said Anti-governemnt protestors, including those who filled Cairo’s Tahrir Square for 18 days,
urging him to step down. in an interview with Dream TV (a pri- succeeded in bringing about the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak Feb. 11.
“For Egyptians have made it clear vately owned Egyptian news network,)
that nothing less than genuine democra- “I was only using the keyboard, on the Information from: spur violence What impact do the Egyptian
cy will carry the day,” President Barack Internet. I never put my life in danger. globalvoiceson- Day Eight revolts have on you or the school?
Obama said. The real heroes are the ones on the line.org 01 Feb – Millions “I feel the United States will feel we need
The 82-year-old Mubarak inflamed Day Eighteen of Egyptian citizens to get involved with the problem in Egypt
ground.”
his opposition Feb. 10, when he an- Social networking was such a prob- 11 Feb – Vice Presi- march to protest and we may get pulled into another war
dent Omar Sulei- Mubarak’s reign
nounced that he would not resign but lem during the revolt that the Egyptian man announces Day Seven that is not needed.”
would transfer power to his Vice Presi- government shut down all Internet com- Mubarak’s resigna- 31 Jan – All Egyp- – Mark Henderson, 09
dent Omar Suleiman. After another munication in the country. Protestors and tion tian Internet Service
day of protests Suleiman announced Day Seventeen Providers shut down
revolution leaders then used services set “Now that I’m driving, I’ve been paying
Mubarak’s official resignation Feb. 11. up by outside sources to continue post- 10 Feb – Mubarak Day Six
speech denies plans 30 Jan – Military more and more attention to gas prices.
One key to the success of anti-gov- ing tweets and Facebook status updates to resign presence increased Due to the crisis in Egypt, gas prices are
ernment protestors is the role the Egyp- organizing the revolt and reporting news Day Sixteen Day Five slowly increasing and that makes me ner-
tian military played. Soldiers did not fire from the front line to other countries. 09 Feb – Workers 29 Jan – Mubarak vous because that’s more money coming
at the demonstrators but helped maintain The Egyptian government restored across the country speech denounces out of my pocket.” – Tyler Hurd, 10
go on strike plans to step down
order. Protestors could be seen shaking the Internet after the shutdown failed to Day Four
Day Fifteen “I believe that the revolts in Egypt will af-
hands with soldiers and spray-painting stop the social networking revolution. 08 Feb – Largest 28 Jan – Protestors
slogans on the sides of the tanks that “I certainly do not think he (Presi- number of protestors bypass the Inter- fect our respect for their country. Seeing a
were rolled out to suppress them. dent Mubarak) would have left office at to date shows up in net to send videos, revolution much like ours in 1776 brings
The Muslim Brotherhood, an Arab Tahrir Square tweets and Facebook a feeling of patriotism and the right for
this point if it wasn’t for social network- status
political party that represents Islamic ing tools,” said Brad Shimmin, princi- Day Fourteen all people to have freedom of choice. Us
07 Feb – Wael Day Three
views, supported the revolution. Be- pal analyst of Current Analysis in an Ghonim released 27 Jan – Egyptian knowing the feeling of oppression from a
cause it was the only political party interview with Computer News Middle from custody government shuts higher power will help us empathize with
allowed by the Mubarak regime, some East. “I think they wanted all eyes to be Day Twelve down some Internet the people of Egypt and show our sup-
Westerners fear it will hijack the fledg- turned away from the uprising, but the 05 Feb – Tahrir Service Providers port, as individuals and as a school.”
ling democracy and turn Egypt into an- crackdowns on Internet access failed.” Square calms down 27 Jan – Police bru- – Kilian Taylor, 11
for a day tality rises
other Iran. The role social networking played in Day Eleven Day Two
During the 18 days of protest, people “Hopefully, these recent events in Egypt
the Egyptian revolution shows the far- 04 Feb – Inflamed 26 Jan – Facebook
of diverse beliefs worked harmoniously reaching capabilities of the Internet. The protestors call for and Twitter blocked provide teachers a relevant current event
together. When Islamic anti-Mubarak median age in Egypt is 25, and the ma- the resignation of in Egypt to relate their curriculum to. Being able
Mubarak Day One to connect knowledge learned in history
protestors gathered in the middle of the jority of young people use the Internet 25 Jan – Protests
Day Ten to the here and now is crucial to under-
squares to pray, Christian and secular daily. So the turnouts on the first days of 03 Feb – Attacks on start in Tahrir Square
counterparts joined hands around them protest were not surprising. reporters by violent and in the port city standing it, and oft it seems that history is
to protect them from violence during the A simple message posted by one protestors of Suez just a list of facts that don’t really affect
daily rituals. Day Nine Before January 25 the present age. Personally, the largest ef-
man on a Facebook page, made acces- 06 June 2010 - fect may well be the expected rise in gas
The situation did produce moments sible to millions of people in seconds 02 Feb – Internet re-
stored Khaled Saeed beaten
of violence. Estimates show that by the led to a revolution in Egypt, a revolu- prices due to the protests in Libya, which
02 Feb – Thugs sup- to death by police in
end of the protests, around 360 individ- tion that has significant international porting Mubarak Alexandria were, in part at least, incited by the hap-
uals died and more than 5,000 had been implications. penings in Egypt.” – Ashton Wilson, 12
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March 10, 2011
•The village would have 60 Asians, 14 Africans, If the World were •24 would not have any electricity. (And of the
76 that do have electricity, most would only
12 Europeans, 8 Latin Americans, 5 from the
USA and Canada, and 1 from the South Pacific. a village of 100 use it for light at night.)
•82 would be non-white; 18 white. people •1 would have a college education.
•1 would have HIV.
•80 would live in substandard housing. If we could reduce the world’s popu-
•67 would be unable to read. lation to a village of precisely 100 •5 would control 32% of the entire world's wealth;
•50 would be malnourished and 1 dying of starvation. people, with all existing human ra- all 5 would be U.S. citizens.
•33 would be without access to a safe water supply. tios remaining the same, the demo- •33 would be receiving—and attempting to live on —
•39 would lack access to improved sanitation. graphics would look something like only 3% of the income of “the village.”
this: Source: www.familycare.org
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Welcome to
Editor’s Note: We use categories to similar lives. We go to school, take tests and eat eyes light up as they told me about things they care
classify the people we encounter daily. Stereotypes lunch in the cafeteria. In other ways, we are very about.
save us energy by simplifying our everyday inter- different, with our own sets of past experiences that So, here’s the challenge: let these questions in-
actions. Too often we ignore or dismiss those who have blessed us with unique perspectives. Each of spire you to reach out to people you don’t know.
fall into categories that we disapprove of. Howev- the 1,400 students at this school has something to Ask them about how they spend their time, what
er, as I interviewed students for this story and past contribute, share and teach. they have done, what they hope to do one day. You
stories, I have come to believe that this process of I asked each of these four students a long list of will be surprised, not only by what you learn about
Alex Desormier, 12 elimination costs us more than it saves us. questions, hoping to discover the things that really them, but also by what you learn about yourself
In some ways, most Reynolds students live excite and motivate them. I enjoyed watching their and the world around you.
City
He grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Mandalynn Baird, 09
Class schedule: Discrete Math, Anatomy, Co-op for the front office, Spanish IV
A day in Alex’s life: “I sleep in until Best way to spend a dollar? “Donate How do you feel about: Maegan Clawges
3 p.m. when I can. I spend a lot of my it to a charity that will use it to make Gay Rights? “It should be a non-issue, Co-Editor in Chief Class schedule: JROTC, Algebra I, Yearbook, Physical Education
time researching politics on the com- a difference.” a personal right, not a political de-
puter and reading “Politico” and “The Do you believe in miracles? “No. I bate.” She lived in Oklahoma, Kansas, One compliment Mandalynn espe- Are you religious? “I am a Christian,
Kayla Hayes, 10
His family moved around a lot as a One compliment Alec really values: Favorite quote:
child because his dad is a Lieutenant
Colonel in the Air Force. Alec lived in
“A friend in Florida told me that I
was one of the nicest people he’s ever “Live life to
e rs
word ‘doodle’ is fairly new, the word
itself goes back to the 17th century,
t ea c h
t
when it meant “fool or simpleton.”
The original meaning of the word is
evident in the song “Yankee Doodle,” a
Wh about
say dling...
which was sung by British troops to
ridicule colonial soldiers in the Revo-
doo
lutionary War.
The modern meaning may have
originated in 1937 when Russell M.
Arundel described doodling as “a
scribble or sketch made while the con-
scious mind is concerned with matters
wholly unrelated to the scribbling.” “I do it all the time! Helps me survive meet-
In an educational atmosphere, ings!” – Teryll Krisher, counseling
doodling generates conflicting opin-
ions. “Everyone doodles, no matter what
“(Doodling is) not a battle I want age you are. On the phone, dur-
to fight,” said biology teacher Martha ing a conference call, wait-
Cowan, “but it is rude and distract- Out of 40 test subjects, 20 were can understand some teachers’ frus- ing for the computer to do its
ing.” assigned to doodle by filling in boxes trations with drawing because I get thing… If someone tells you
When polled, 23 of 33 teachers and circles. In between doodling, they caught up in what I’m doing and tune they never doodle, they’re ly-
said that doodling is already allowed were required to write down the at- out the teacher.” Cramer’s confession
in their classrooms. Another four said ing.” – James Rumbaugh,
tendees of the party. At the end of the expresses what some teachers worry counseling.
that they would consider allowing it. tape, both the doodlers and nondoo- about when it comes to doodling.
“I am not convinced that a student dlers were required to orally recite the “It is an avoidance strategy for
can focus on math while doodling,” list from memory. The test subjects students who lack comprehension,
“Hmm…who has time
said Algebra II and geometry teacher who doodled performed 29 percent listening and note-taking skills,” said to concentrate on
Carol Baldwin. “However, some are higher than the nondoodlers when re- academic support teacher Tyler Harts- such ‘deep’ and ‘pro-
destined, and I deal with it. calling the information. horn. found’ concerns?” –
A study by psychologist Jackie One theory about how doodling Other teachers feel that it depends Pat Rayburn, ECE
Andrade of the University of Plym- aids memory is that it prevents people upon the student. “For some, doodling and apparel.
outh (UK) found that doodlers tend to from daydreaming. Daydreaming uses may increase focus. For others, it may
retain more information than nondoo- up high amounts of energy compared be a distraction,” English teacher “I do it – wish I was
dlers. She put together a test consist- to doodling. This is because when Chris Gilbert said.
ing of a two-and-a-half minute long more artistic. But
daydreaming, a person tends to use One teacher even encourages doo- don’t waste paper!”
tape. The participants of the experi- what psychologists refer to as “execu- dling. “I like the students to doodle
ment listened to a recording of an in- – Janis Bryant,
tive functioning,” a process that is re- next to their notes, small pictures that
vitation to a 21st birthday party. sponsible for planning. represent an idea that could help them
chorus.
“(Doodling) aids students that understand [the lesson],” said civics
struggle to focus. It’s way to control, teacher Allie Hustead. “I wish I was a
to some degree, how far their minds Allowing doodling in a classroom better doodler.
wander and yet still absorb the pre- is usually determined by whether or I have doodle
oodle by Dallas Marler
sented information,” said academic not the teacher thinks that it is produc- anxiety. I also re-
support teacher June Johnston. How- tive. But that is not the only deciding ally like the word
ever, doodling is not always used as a factor. ‘doodle.’” –
learning tool. “I have other, bigger problems Kelli Self, me-
“Doodling in class keeps me en- to worry about,” said history teacher dia specialist.
tertained when I’m bored,” said soph- James Goode. “(I’m OK with it) as
omore Cassidy Cramer. “However, I long as kids learn and pay attention.” Doodle by Anna Hitrova
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Careers of the future : finding the right path
Alana Gerlach
Co-Editor in Chief
involving helping others or fostering
one’s creativity. The jobs that will also
job market that is unknown and ever-
changing,” said a local educator who 20 jobs that will not
March marks a month of waiting
lead to the most general happiness in
life are professions involving helping
wishes to remain anonymous. “People
should understand that four-year uni-
exist in 20 years
for seniors who anticipate the arrival According to ilookforwardto.
others, technical and scientific exper- versities are not always the direct path com, most of these jobs will be ob-
of April 1, the college acceptance no- tise or creativity. to financial security.”
tification day that will determine their solete or replaced by better-working
“I think people should do what they The educator pointed out that skills-
futures and the careers they pursue after love because they will be spending the based jobs include tradesmen, plumb- robots. (Used with permission)
college. rest of their life doing it,” senior Can- ers, contract workers, machinists and
Though prospects look bleak for job dyce Edwards said. “I would rather do more. Though these jobs are not glam-
1. Actor
seekers today, the Bureau of Labor Sta- something that makes me happy even orous, they are financially dependable. 2. Cashier
tistics predicts a “moderately strong” if I am not as successful as I could be “So for those struggling to keep up 3. Construction worker
economic expansion with “a labor force in another job.” She plans to major in with academia, they’re not hopeless,”
growing at a steady rate with a favor- film studies with the goal of becom- he said. 4. Soldier
able outlook for a wide array of job op- ing a cinematographer. “If I am doing Another major factor that goes into 5. Security Guard
portunities.” The BLS predicts the fast- something every day for the rest of my the development of future jobs is the
est job growth in education, health care life, I’d rather it be exciting instead of international business sector. It is in-
6. Car mechanic
and business. something that I do only for money.” creasingly necessary to know at least 7. Garbage collector
That goes along with The Princeton
Review’s list of most common majors,
According to the U.S. Labor De- two languages. 8. Assembly line worker
partment, 13 of the 20 fastest-growing “There are so many Spanish speak-
which include Business, Nursing, Biol- occupations from 2004 to 2014 are re- ers now and so much global commu- 9. Toll booth operator
ogy/Biological Sciences and Education lated to health care. nication. As global citizens, it’s a big 10. Prostitute
in the top five. However, there are several jobs to- advantage to be bilingual,” Spanish
According to those statistics, educa- day that are in strong demand and hard teacher Alison Iwasko said. “It gives
11. Nature photographer
tion should be a secure job, but psychol- to fill. According to a study in 2010 by you an extra edge in job interviews.” 12. Surgeon
ogy teacher Rick Roberts disagrees.
“Look at the state budget and see
Manpower Staffing, 14 percent of em- Though several different sources 13. Pilot
ployers reported difficulty filling posi- project a steady economy with health
what they are cutting,” he said sim- tions of skilled laborers (carpenters, care dominating the job market, no one 14. Film processor
ply. plumbers, electricians, tradesmen), can predict the future. But there will al- 15. Librarian
Success in the job market, how- sales representatives, nurses, techni- most certainly be a wide range of jobs to
ever, does not always correlate to cians, truck drivers, restaurant and ho- accommodate anyone’s career choice.
16. Call center operator
overall happiness in life or even job tel staff, management/executives, en- “Do what you love!” Roberts said. 17. News anchor
satisfaction. According to a 2007
study by Tom W. Smith at the Univer-
gineers, doctors and customer service “It is much easier in life if you get up 18. Mailman
representatives. every morning looking forward to
sity of Chicago, careers with the most “The current education system is work.” 19. Waiter
job satisfaction are mostly professions struggling to prepare students for a 20. Receptionist
Instrumentalists
A&E 17
(Arts & Entertainment)
jazz it up
Anna Hitrova can American music produced before the
A&E Editor Civil War according to the Kennedy Cen-
ter website.
Most students know what “jazz” and
“The way jazz music is written can-
“jazzy” mean but might have trouble
not be sketched in my head. But when I
coming up with a concrete definition of
play it, I can feel the uniqueness of jazz,”
the words. Some Reynolds musicians,
said junior Kelly Hwang, a former mem-
however, can define them in and words
ber of the jazz band.
and music.
Jazz is not as popular among young
“Jazz is an important part of my life,
Americans as it is with older adults. But
and it’s a great experience to be able to
there are still jazz artists that can out-
play such classic music,” said junior
shine pop stars and rappers like Justin
Buck Hinman, who plays the saxophone
Bieber and Drake as shown during the
in the jazz band.
53rd Grammy Award Show in February
The number of musicians in the jazz
where jazz artist Esperanza Spalding
band is still unsettled because of the dif-
won the Best New Artist category. She
ficulty of fitting in rehearsals among the
made history as the first jazz performer
snow days and extracurricular activities.
to win Best New Artist.
Conductor William Bryant would like to
“Oscar Peterson is my favorite jazz
have at least 16 to 20 members for a Big
artist,” sophomore Sully Hart said, “be-
Band Ensemble consisting of five saxes,
cause you can tell by just listing to him
four trombones, four trumpets and a full
perform that he is so into his music.”
rhythm section. Photo by Trellace Lawrimore
So jazz may not be on the top selling
“The purpose (of jazz band) is to
list on iTunes but students still recognize Junior Buck Hinman joins junior Caroline van Nort and other saxophonists in
teach styles and prepare students so they
have tools for the next level,” said Bry-
the importance of the jazz genre. jazz band rehearsal in the band room Feb. 25. “It was nice getting the whole gang
“Jazz,” said junior jazz band saxo- together,” he said. “I get lost in the music when we play such fun music.”
ant, who chooses such classics as “In the
phonist Caroline van Nort “is a way to
Mood” for the students to play.
express yourself like no other music
Even though jazz emerged in the 20th
can.”
century, its roots can be traced to Afri-
Wo r k i n g o ut to a zumba beat
someone to join me in my Zumba endeavor, everyone cise did not push me to the limits of my athletic abili-
Trellace Lawrimore was unavailable, leaving me to dance alone. ties. I recommend that participants focus on having
Photography Editor
For Zumba Experience Part II, I met sophomore fun and not on getting a strenuous workout.
I was expecting a life-changing experience. Or if Gabi Levine at the YMCA and together we laughed Although the Asheville YMCA does not offer
not life-changing, at least health and fitness-altering. about my pitiful dancing, making me less self-con- them, there are other Zumba options that can provide
Unfortunately, neither of those transformative mo- scious of my missteps and awkward movements. Just more of a challenge. Zumba in the Circuit is 30 min-
ments applied to my first Zumba workout. remember, it takes two to Zumba. utes of dance moves combined with strength exercises.
However, when I decided to give the class that I Two: On the first day I had no idea what I was Zumba Toning uses Toning Sticks to target arms, abs,
had previously deemed boring and too easy another doing and found it difficult to pick up the moves. But glutes and thighs.
chance, I spun a 180. I found the class both fun and once I learned the dances, the subsequent classes be- Zumba is the perfect workout for children, teens,
exciting. came more fun as I could focus on executing the moves parents or senior adults. And as long as you don’t
There are several reasons why I found the first rather than figuring out what the instructor was doing. make the mistakes I committed on my first try, you
class unpleasant. One: Despite extensive efforts to find Three: I was anticipating a challenging workout. will be pleased with your first Zumba encounter.
Even in the second class, I acknowledge that the exer-
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Rocket boys top MAC
Sports Cedar Cliff Notes
March 10, 2011
Derek Green
Sports Editor with a Feb. 8 loss at home against Roberson,
put the Rockets into first place in the MAC
For every high school sports team, the 4-A division. Although the streak ended, the
ultimate goal is to win a state champion- Rockets followed up the disappointing loss
ship. That has not happened for Reynolds with an eight-point win over MAC rival
boys basketball since 1988 and, based on last North Buncombe on senior night at Malvin
year’s 4-17 record, seemed unlikely when the Roberts Gymnasium Feb. 11.
season began. Even though the Rockets won, it was
But the Rockets shocked WNC, finishing without the help of senior center Courtland
first in the conference and going into the state Clavette, who was out with mono. Clavette
playoffs with a (15-7) record and a newly ac- provided a major spark on both ends of the
quired sense of confidence. floor all season, averaging 12.6 points per
“We (had) to have a must-win mentality,” game and hauling in an impressive 14.6 re-
senior Isaac Nesbit said. “It’s win or go home bounds.
now.” “Some people had to step up to fill the
Reynolds clinched the MAC 4-A title gap,” junior guard Dylan Sprinkle said.
with a 62-56 win at McDowell Feb. 4. The conference champs lost the MAC
“We’ve won some exciting basketball tournament to the No. 2 seed McDowell 81-
games,” coach Billy Phillips said. 63 Feb. 17, a team the Rockets had beaten
One of those exciting games was against twice during the regular season.
conference rival Erwin on Jan. 21 when the The season ended Feb. 21 with a first-
Rockets knocked the Warriors off their path round exit in a 70-62 loss to East Mecklen-
to a perfect season. The 61-46 win pushed burg, whose record was (7-17).
Reynolds into outright possession of first “They play in one of the toughest con-
place in the conference. The hype surround- ferences in the state,” junior forward Mason
ing the game brought enthusiastic support for Ryon said. “They were very underrated.”
the team in its quest for the first conference Although the Rockets had playoff expec-
title since the 2006 season. tations beyond the first round, they still came
“We try not to put a lot of emphasis on away with the school’s first conference cham-
(the game) being a rivalry,” Phillips said. pionship since the 2005-2006 season. And
“(It’s) more of just another basketball game, the focus is already turning to next year. Photo by Trellace Lawrimore
another step in the process of winning a con- “We lost seven seniors this year,” Phillips Senior forward Cody Owenby (No. 11) goes up for a layup in a 73-65 win
ference championship.” said. “But we have seven juniors ready to over North Buncombe Feb. 11. Owenby averaged 11points and brought in
A seven-game winning streak, that ended step up and continue their work ethic.” 5.6 rebounds for the season.
Continued on p. 23
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sports
23
6 girls join boys in church basketball league
Kaitlin Mundy
News Editor which was male dominated
until this winter, when six
Fairview, said he thinks “it’s
good that everyone (mean-
coach David Hart said.
“Next year, with a year’s
shorts
Fans at a local church Reynolds girls joined the ing girls) can get involved experience behind her, I
basketball league cheer a lit- boys for three intense, fast- as long as they don’t beat fully expect her to be one of
Councell, Wyman sign LOI
tle louder when a girl makes paced months of basketball. us.” our better players.”
a shot. In the past, girls have Junior Tanner Narron, A high school basketball The girls said they faced Two Rocket athletes signed let-
shied away from the league, who plays for Trinity of team needs only 10 or 12 some difficulties in a mostly ters of intent (LOI) to play Division
players, so church league is male league. Hart said the I sports Feb. 2. Senior forward Aus-
a convenient alternative for size difference is some- tin Wyman will play college soccer at
athletes who don’t make or times an issue at first, but Liberty University, while senior out-
choose not to play for their that problem can be solved side linebacker Ben Councell signed
school team. This year, there by putting girls on the wing to play football at Notre Dame. Lo-
were not enough interested so they can look for open cal media outlets WLOS-TV and the
girls to form a separate divi- shots. Asheville Citizen-Times covered the
highly anticipated signings.
sion, so the six girls had to “I can’t jump as high for
play with the boys. rebounds,” Roark said, “but
Marion to attend Nike Camp
Seniors Lily Clarke, (the guys) don’t block us
Looie Doucette and Mason because we are girls.” Junior running back A.J. Marion
Burril and sophomore Zoe Doucette said it is frus- plans to attend the Nike Combine for
Clarke joined the Fairview trating when the guys play high school football stars in Charlotte,
Christian “Fighting Lep- easier against the girls. N.C., March 19. Marion, who has al-
ers” for the team’s return Other girls said the “unwrit- ready received a scholarship offer
to church league play af- ten rule” that guys aren’t al- from East Carolina University, thinks
ter a three-year hiatus. The lowed to block girls can be attending the camp will gain more
team’s most memorable win annoying at times, too. national exposure and possibly result
was an overtime victory Hart said he would sup- in more offers. The Nike Combine at-
tracts nationally ranked prospects.
over West Asheville 46-43 port an all-girls league if
Jan. 20 enough players were inter-
“The Fighting Lepers ested. He said some girls 3 bound for Mars Hill
was one of the greatest teams in the past have been too Seniors Joey Papay, Kevin Lyda
in the league when I played intimidated to play, but he and Damian Martin will attend Mars
freshman year,” senior L. is confident that they would Hill College in the fall. Lyda and Mar-
Clarke said. “I just wanted have played had an all-girls tin have already signed their letters of
to revive the legacy.” team been an option. intent for football. While Papay has
The other two girls, ju- “The goal behind this not yet signed his letter, he is leaning
niors Haylea Roark and church league is to allow toward the Lions where he hopes to
Katie Stroupe, play for the young people who love the be a two-sport athlete, playing both
league’s host team, First game but do not play at basketball and football.
Baptist Church of Ashe- school to continue to play,”
ville. Stroupe is a starter for Hart said, “and to allow Pressley walks on at Chapel Hill
Photo by Trellace Lawrimore
Junior Haylea Roark, a member of the First Baptist Church of FBCA. them to have fun at church
Senior quarterback Caleb Pressley
Asheville team, practices foul shots in a warmup Feb. 24. FBCA “(Stroupe) has more with hopefully like-minded will accept a preferred walk-on spot
lost to West Asheville 52-31, ending their playoff run. “I really basketball intelligence than teens.” at the University of North Carolina at
enjoyed playing church basketball,” Roark said. most of our male players,” Chapel Hill next fall. Pressley is one
of several successful Rocket athletes
who will play at the collegiate level.
Sports Editorial violations linked to the recruitment of with both schools under NCAA investi- He threw for more than 2,000 yards
continued from p. 22 players. Both of those investigations gation. Right now, coaches like Calipari and ran for 451 yards last season.
Don’t get me wrong. It is an honor are pending, but sanctions are likely to move on unscathed while the school suf- “I was most excited about UNC,”
and a privilege to be recruited by any come down for their actions. fers. Pressley said. “I can be a part of the
school, and especially so by top pro- Even though the schools are penal- Recruiting is a necessary part of big games and compete for a spot
grams in the country. But it is almost a ized, that is still not enough. The coaches sports, one that changes with each new down the road.”
punishment for anybody to have to en- themselves need to be dealt with because technological advance. The NCAA,
dure the pressure-packed atmosphere they can just leave the school to avoid which already has strict rules for re-
of recruiting. punishment as evidenced by University cruiting, needs to do more to regulate
Hustead wins marathon
The NCAA has recently cracked of Kentucky basketball coach John Cali- the activity and alleviate the burden put
down on schools such as the Univer- Track coach Allie Hustead won
pari. He has left his last two coaching on players by the constant contact from
sity of Tennessee and the University the Black Mountain Marathon for the
positions at the University of Massa- the coaches and other school representa-
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for second straight year Feb. 26.
chusetts and the University of Memphis tives.
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March 10, 2011
Even with gloomy weather, women’s Softball ing with individuals, so it feels more
soccer coach Patrick Gladys keeps spir-
like a close-knit team than a mob of 90 Men’s Tennis
The softball team kicked off the sea- athletes. The connection among team-
its up with humor. “Who is this Shenny mates is strong. “Track is the only place
Lenhart? I keep hearing she’s a good son at home against Pisgah March 5. After finishing 7-6 in the 2010 tennis
Before the game, senior Jessica Duckett you can smell like sweat and no one will season, sophomore Tyler Hurd thinks the
player,” Gladys said with a smile, refer- judge you,” senior Marissa Mueller said.
ring to junior forward Shenny Lenhart, said that the youth of the team would addition of two exchange students from
“make things interesting.” The softball The sweat paid off last year when both Germany, Max Nadicksbernd and Dan-
who played a key role in the 19 victories men’s and women’s teams placed second
Reynolds posted against competitors last team began practicing for the season in iel Niklas, will give the team a boost.
October, proving their dedication to the in the MAC, and the goal is to perform Nadicksbernd, who only began playing
year. The Lady Rockets finished in sec- even better this season.
ond place the 2010 season in the MAC sport. tennis in the fall, has a simpler ambi-
with a conference record of 10-2-0. The tion: “My goal is to play one game,” he
team won the season opener March 2 said. The team lost the opening match to
against Tuscola 3-0. Asheville High March 2.
Sports Calendar
Tennis Baseball Soccer
3/14 vs. McDowell 3/11 vs. Roberson 3/11 @ St. Stephens
3/16 @ Roberson 3/15 vs. N. Buncombe 3/18 @ Marvin Ridge
3/21 vs. Asheville 3/18 @ Erwin 3/23 @ Enka
3/23 vs. Erwin 3/19 @ Watauga 3/25 @ Owen
3/28 @ N. Buncombe 3/22 @ Asheville 3/28 @ McDowell
3/23 vs. Owen 3/30 vs. Roberson
3/29 vs. Enka
Golf
3/14 @ Reems Creek
3/22 @ High Vista Track
3/28 @ Broadmoor 3/15 @ Roberson
3/31 @ Asheville Muni 3/17 vs. Roberson &
Asheville
Softball 3/22 vs. Roberson, Ashe-
3/14 vs. Newton-Conover ville, N. Henderson, ACA
3/18 @ Erwin 3/24 @ Asheville
3/22 @ Asheville 3/29 @ Madison
3/24 @ Pisgah 4/2 Blue Ridge Classic @
3/29 vs. Enka ACR
3/31 vs. Tuscola
Photos by Trellace Lawrimore and Nick Haseloff
Vol.21, No.4
A.C. Reynolds High School March 10, 2011 1 Rocket Drive, Asheville NC 28803