After appearing for the 7Reads program, Omololu was ecstatic about the publicity and her power to influence so many young adults.

“It’s nothing like I’ve ever seen. Getting an opportunity to connect with so many teenagers in one day is fantastic,”

Omololu said.Freshman Sarah Stephens, who attended

7Reads with her English class seventh period, was overall satisfied with Omololu’s lecture.

“I thought the book was great, but she needed more details with her personal life,” Stephens said.

Kathy Patrick, author of the book “Pulp-wood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life,” also made an appearance at the 7Reads event.

Patrick began as the owner of a small, Texan beauty salon, but was unsatisfied with a basic lifestyle. Her passion for reading made her want to open a book store, but due to the state of the economy, she could not do so. She decided to combine a small book club with the salon itself and the business took off.

After this, Patrick began working on opening up a book club at the local homeless shelter because most of the residents there could neither read nor write.

Librarian Susan Myers was impressed by Patrick’s talk. “She did a really good job speaking and interacting with all of the students,” Myers said.

With the success of this year’s 7Reads, district officials will be proud to see such icons visiting next year and hopefully years to come.

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sLast year, Spartanburg High School averaged a 20% higher score on the SAT than the South Carolina public school average. Spartanburg High had the highest average in the county, making it the only school in Spartanburg to meet the national average. The top five seniors scored a composite average of 2080 while the entire senior class averaged at 1535, scoring 58 points above the national average and 113 points above the state average.s

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D istrict Seven’s 7Reads summer reading program featured two authors of the sponsored books making appearances in Spartanburg. Cynthia

Omololu and Kathy Patrick spoke with Viking readers

on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The authors were showcased in the library and the atrium due to the on-going contruction in the gym.

Omololu, author of the novel “Dirty Little Secrets,” described how her life has begun to revolve around reading. She spoke about her personal challenges as a published author. She said that her biggest obstacle was her own will power to write her minimum of 1,000 words a day. For her first draft she put in roughly 90 days of writing, revising and at times redoing her work entirely.

Despite these hardships, Omololu managed to publish her first children’s book, “Dirty Little Secrets,” and her latest work entitled “Transcendence,” whose sequel will be released in June of next year.

7Reads brings authors to areaSummer reading hit

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sSpartanburg High had a total of 36 AP Scholars this year. In order to qualify, test takers must pass three or more AP exams the previous year.s

Author Kathy Patrick, speaking here at a 7Reads meeting, runs a salon/book store in Jefferson, Texas.

7Reads attendees look on as Kathy Patrick discusess her book “Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life.” The book was one of many summer reading options.

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for photography and painting. Timmons believes that his domain is theatre and con-fesses he gets more nervous when a piece of his artwork is on display at an art show.

“It’s the fact that the artwork came from my heart, not from a printed script, is what makes me so self-conscious,” Timmons said.

Timmons believes that his grasp of theatre will provide his students with valuable opportunities. He knows all of the audition requirements for Broadway, and he hopes to mold his students to become Broadway worthy and realize their true potentials as actors. Junior Karl Eastham, an actor in the community, was very skeptical about the new director, but was pleasantly surprised by the first impression

Drama teacher Joe Timmons has always been part of the dramatic arts. His earliest exposure to theatre was when he directed his first play at four years old. He went on to direct numerous

plays throughout middle and high school, became president of Alpha Psi Omega theatre fraternity at Lander University, and worked backstage on travelling Broadway shows.

Besides theatre, Timmons also has a very strong passion

varsity cross country teams and has served as captain to the cross country team for two years.

“When I was in seventh grade, my cross country captain, Santresa Jamison, was my role model and was my inspiration to run. I want to be that kind of role model to the girls on my team,” Tate said.

The decorated runner has received 11 varsity letters for cross country and track, has been the MVP for the cross country team five years in a row, is the two-time winning Most Outstanding Distance Runner, and was once Rookie of the Year for track.

Above all of these achievements, Tate has been the All County, All Region, and All State track runner for five years. She is highly admired by her coach Glover Smiley.

“Evie is an outstanding young lady on and off the track.

Student body president Evie Tate presides over the Business portion of a Student Council session. Tate excels in her academic work as well as in athletics as a member of the Cross Country and Track teams.

The girl who ranPresident Evie Tate laces up

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A t 17, student body president Evie Tate is an energetic and ambitious leader. She not only aspires to make her high school the best it can

be, but guarantees a successful 2012-2013 school year. Tate strives to be an exemplary runner and student.

Tate was not only student body president of her elementary school, but her junior high and now high school as well. She has been involved in student council for nine years, and her guidance to fellow students has been consistent and strong. Tate’s lifelong best friend and fellow council member believes Tate will go a long way.

“If she feels passionate about something, she puts her heart into it and won’t stop until she’s accomplished what she set out to do. Evie brings the same dedication she has for running with her into student council every day and is very open and accepting to the ideas of others,” Chapman said.

Tate has been running for six years on the track and

She is a tough, strong, friendly, and positive young lady. She’s a leader, and she’s a jewel,” Smiley said.

Tate dreams of running for an out-of-state college next fall, and then continuing to make a difference after college. She wants to join the Peace Corps and travel the world volunteering and learning about new culture and plans to conquer her hopes and dreams by living by a motto that reads: “If a goal cannot be reached, do not adjust the goal. Adjust the action steps.”

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New drama teacher taking action

A modern day “Renaissance Man” takes the stage as this year’s theatre classes are beginning a

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that Timmons made on him. “I expect to see exotic plays in a wide

variety of different genres,” Eastham said.Despite the retirement of former drama

teacher Beverly Evans, sophomore Natalie Krell still looks forward to the class.

“Though I’ll miss Mrs. Evans, I’m sure Mr. Timmons will do his absolute best to make the theatre groups as fun as possible,” Krell said.

Timmons plans to put on the first play of the year, “Dracula,” on Oct. 29, 30, and Nov. 1. He expects to have a total of three performances this year and four in future years. Timmons is a well-organized and careful teacher and director and a welcome addition to Spartanburg High’s theatre program.

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walnuts, and pistachios). The festival also includes Greek folk

dancing, with dancers ranging from age three to college age. The advance troupe features high school and college dancers on the professional level. The groups perform dances from different areas of Greece while wearing authentic costumes.

Freshman Mak-rina Nayfa loves the way she can ex-press her culture.

“The Greek Fes-tival is an awesome way just to live the culture for every-one. I’ve danced for years; I just love it,” Nayfa said.

Along the church property booths are set up

by different vendors. They include Greek jewelry, t-shirts, and other mis-cellaneous items.

During the day the priest, Father George Nayfa, gives church tours and an explanation of the Greek Orthodox religion and culture.

The Greek Festival is a fun way to experience some of the Greek traditions and delicacies. St. Nicholas also has luncheons and bake sales throughout the year to give more people the opportunity to have a little taste of Greece.

I t is not just baklava, it is a tradition. The Greek Festival, an annual event started by Nick

Kekas and Steve Tsolous in 1994, is held by the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and has become a well-known event. The church celebrated its 19th festival this year

and it was a huge success.Freshman Connor Smith enjoyed

going to the celebration. “The Greek Festival has great food

and is a good way to experience the tra-ditions of another culture,” Smith said.

The festival is known for its authentic Greek food. Attenders can get everything from a Gyro (meat, onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread) to an array of Greek pastries such a baklava (layers of filo dough filled with honey,

A taste of Greece

Dancers provide entertainment at the annual Greek Festival. The event included dancing, food, and other aspects of Greek culture.

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Greek fest hits 19th year

F or a long time now, school computers have been dinosaurs, very much out of place with contemporary technology. It began with the white behemoths in the elementary computer lab, complete with chunky

headphones that had to be wiped down with an alcohol swab before each use. Then, the slimmer black models began sporadically showing up. After a year or two, the slim, black computers had completely phased out the white desktops.

Within the past three years, even these computers have become outdated. This year marks a serious technological turning point for District Seven. The most noticeable change that has already taken place is the upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7. Media specialist Kellie Bertrand is excited about the increasing integration between classroom learning and computer lab activities.

“We are all very excited about the upgrade. The Windows 7 environment actually prepares our students for the real world. Most colleges and employers are on a Windows network and are using Windows 7. This has had such a positive impact on instruction,” Bertrand said.

AP Computer Science teacher, Craig Shiver believes that after a few fixes, the updates will be for the better.

“It’s been a very frustrating experience tring to get preexisting software to work with a new operating system, but it’s coming along. I believe it will eventually be better than before,” Shiver said.

There is also the long-term goal of a completely wireless campus. This opens up a variety of possibilities, though the school environment restricts many of them. The classroom of the future will include real time electronic integration between teacher and student, and a wireless network is one more step toward that goal.

Digital tablets and eBook readers have proven to be a viable alternative to conventional textbooks and may soon replace them in classrooms. They are significantly less expensive to produce, as each student only requires one tablet as opposed to six or seven individual textbooks. They are also more environmentally friendly.

Senior Tanner Lancaster believes that tablets are a suitable alternative to textbooks, based solely on the weight difference.

“I could avoid all the back pain,” Lancaster said.So for now, the new wireless system does not mean much for the student

body. Keep an eye out in the future, though, as technology extends its reach throughout the school.

We are all very excited about the upgrade... This

has had such a positive impact on instruction.

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joining the military or navy. This is a great way for a person to give back by serving their country. Making a career of military service might even interest some. Military programs may also pay full tuition for former members to attend college after they have served.

All these alternatives are crucial for some who cannot afford college or will not be able to handle the demands of college. Those who attend a four-year college end up with jobs that they could have started without a degree. Nevertheless, knowing all the extra details that go into one’s career is never a bad thing.

When planning for life after high school, it is wise to make an educated decision, think everything through, and do the math. This could mean speaking with guidance counselors, parents, or other trusted advisors about one’s options. Everyone should be sure to plan according to their maximum potential to reach their goals and in so doing, make a difference in the world.

Dating games:Should girls take the lead?

F or those interested in a certain college degree or career, a four-year college education

would be a very smart choice. It would provide a person with the thinking skills necessary for their career field and make him or her more educated and mentally ready to work in their career field.

Although expensive, college is the safest place to invest one’s money. Many jobs offer higher pay to those with a higher level of education. It ensures a good education foundation and an environment in which students can mature into purposeful, motivated young adults.

To think that attending a four-year college is the only way to success and wealthy living after high school, though, is unrealistic and misleading. There are many alternatives to college that can make sense depending on the individual.

For this reason, a person must have a legitimate reason for attending college instead of going only because everyone else is going. Those with the wrong motivation for going to college often drop out during

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I n the 1900s, when young men and women wanted to court each other, the man would have to get permis-sion from the girl’s father in order to date. As years

passed the world began to change, and the tradition quietly faded away.

Gentlemen are hard to come by in the 21st century. Rarely do you see a man opening the door for a woman anymore.

When it comes to dating, the man should be the one to ask the woman out. Most girls are taught by their mothers that you should let the boy come to you. If a girl goes up to the boy first then it stereotypes the girl as a groupie or could even give the girl a bad name for herself.

This does not mean that the girl cannot give hints to a guy to let him know that she is interested such as winks, writing notes, or even childish horse play. This all happens whether the girl admits it or not.

Asking someone out it is all about chances. Ladies being shy and timid, the boys should step up to the plate and ask the ladies out first.

When being approached by the opposite gender girls should sit back and let the male do their job. If the guy is interested in the girl, why should the female have to take the lead?

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another way one can occupy him or herself after high school. This learning of a particular trade is almost always the best option for kinetic learners. As an alternative it is also a good way for the disabled to find stable jobs.

One could also take a gap year which includes traveling abroad, becoming an assistant for one’s

dreams career, or volunteering with an organization.

Getting a full time job is another option to consider. This can teach patience, life skills, communication skills, and most importantly, work ethic. With this alternative, one may earn money to save up for college tuition later or simply find their niche in the workplace.

A graduate also have the option of

Chivalry is not dead. It has just been put in a coma. Women like Susan B. Anthony and Rosie the Riveter delivered the deadly blow, but it is now the scandalous Lady Gaga

and Honey Boo-Boo who threaten to pull the plug. Due to the more elevated role of females in society and

modern day parental practices, more women are wearing the pants in the relationship. But has it reached the point where it is acceptable for a girl to ask a guy out?

The inevitable truth is, yes, it happens quite often. The days of courtly love are long gone and ladies are getting bolder while some guys gladly let them pop the question.

It is hard to approach a girl; especially when you get turned back around. But that is the beauty of it! Guys have the ability to get rejected by one girl, bounce back, spy another one, and start all over again.

Every time a girl gets her feelings hurt there is a Facebook status about it. (That’s why people are moving to Twitter.) And most of time, the guy that “broke her heart” never even knew he had it in the first place.

Men are creatures of logic. They sometimes don’t pick up those little subliminal hints. If they like a guy, girls should speak their mind and let him know! If he likes her too, he will make a move.

Teens should consider alternatives to college

There are many options to consider when it comes to a post-high school future. The paths one can take in “Life” can sometimes be confusing.

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more than look good on college a p p l i c a t i o n s . Civinettes, Anchor, Helping Hands, Interact and Keystone focus on benefitting both the community and it’s members by making local issues a priority.

All these service groups take on various community projects such as volunteering at the soup kitchen. Senior Charles Mercer is proud to be Interact’s Vice President.

“We help the community. In the past we’ve sponsored a Christmas child, hosted a service dinner for the custodians, and this year we plan on doing a lot more. We’re awesome,” Mercer said.

As a branch of the Boys & Girls Club, Keystone prepares teenagers for the future, discusses community projects,

Clubs gear up for fun filled yearActive and academic

Y OLO: the acronym that has taken the world by storm, exclaiming to

society that we are getting all life has to offer. Lately, I have heard people make fun of this concept because of its overuse not to mention the revelers that mistake stupidity for spontaneity.

I, however, respect the idea to live life to the fullest and have made YOLO my mantra as I try new things. My first adventure led me to seek the counseling of a psychic.

As if it were a sign, I was watching the news when Sylvia’s psychic house came on the screen. Assuming it was fate, staff member Maron Tate and I made an appointment.

My prior psychic understanding left me with the impression that this mysterious woman could be anyone from a gypsy to ‘That’s So Raven.’ Instead, I found a young mother whose family had been in the psychic business for generations.

She guided me to a room decorated with tarot cards, a Last Supper painting and a chakra poster. The table we sat at actually had a crystal ball. My interest was piqued.

Within ten minutes, my life was laid before me: my soul-mate, the number of my children, in which career I would be most successful. I was meant to be important, she told me, and I had a good spirit.

Of course, it would not be realistic if it was only good news. She saw jealousy in my life. No one comes to my mind, but if Sylvia says it is true, I will keep a watchful eye.

Maron and I left perplexed with wonder. We were told to wait three days and nights until we told what we heard, so without specific examples, we decided that Sylvia’s insight was worth the money—and that the future was very bright.

A nother year, another chance to get involved. Though just getting started, many clubs

are diving head first into a number of projects and events and all are looking forward to having new members.

Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, and Beta Club recognize students for academic excellence. Meanwhile Academic Team and Envirothon compete against other schools to prove their knowledge. In years past, Enivrothon has gone so far as

to compete on a national scale and win a national title. The club is sponsored by science teachers Clary Reich and Vaughn Vick, and Academic Team is sponsored by science teacher Freda Chambers.

Internationally inspired meetings of French, German, and Spanish, and the freshman International Club celebrate a better understanding of foreign lifestyles. Potential members are not required to take a class in that language, and interested members are encouraged to join whenever possible.

Regular meetings of these diverse groups include food parties, movie viewings, and more. The fun and energetic atmosphere, as well as a diverse group of individuals, is what makes senior Ellie Varn look forward to regular Spanish Club meetings.

“It’s a place for a bunch of people who wouldn’t normally hang out, and it’s a great chance to experience a different culture,” Varn said.

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Each year members of the Literary Club sell their baked goods during all three lunches. Twice a month members meet to discuss plans on their literary publication “First Circle.”

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and invites speakers to give insight on their professions. Senior Diana Mendez, Keystone’s Vice President, hopes that they can be as beneficial as possible in helping young people plan for their future beyond high school.

“We’re hoping to increase membership and find interesting people with unique jobs to come in and speak to us. [It] really helps set a better view on all the options there are when choosing a career,” Mendez said. “I think it’s great to have a club that allows you to see all the different options available.”

Delving into the arts, the Photography Club plans on making a handful of field

trips to exercise their muscles in visual arts, including a trip to the Carri Bass photography studio. Aspiring writers are encouraged to join Literary Club with the intentions of publishing the annual literary magazine “First Cirle” at the end of the year. Members select and revise pieces to be included in the publication as well as creating and editing the magazine itself.

From FCA to Black History to Theater and more, there are number of clubs with an array of subjects. There is a club for anyone who wants to get involved in the arts or the commuinty. If any individual is interested in joining, all they have to do is ask.

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The Deli’s big moveConverse Deli goes downtown

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W hitney Houston and American Idol winner Jordan Sparks star in the

movie phenomena “Sparkle.” The movie fulfilled the expectations of thousands of Whitney fans and grabbed the young crowd with the pop sensation and actress Jordan Sparks.

“Sparkle” was the last film that Houston was featured in and the first film since 1996, making it that much more special. Her co-star, Sparks, made the film meaningful as well with her strong voice and superb acting skills.

Sparks plays a young songwriter whose dream is to become a star, but she hides her talent of singing because she does not be-lieve she is good enough. Sparkle’s mother (Houston) does not encourage her daugh-ter to pursue her dreams because of the hardships she faced herself when she was a singer.

Sophomore Perrin Hines who is involved in theatre, enjoys singing for her church, and anywhere she can be heard, saw the movie recently.

Never glitter, just sparkleHouston, Sparks make soulful movie

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good remake of the original film starring Diana Ross,” Hines said.

Houston plays the role of a mother that is hard on her daughters because she wants them to be successful by making an honest living.

Sophomore Erica Smith enjoyed the soulful film as well.

“The actors worked really well together and portrayed a true family,” Smith said.

Junior Makayla Robinson, who spends her spare time staying updated with new movie releases, loved the movie.

“Sparkle did not only entertain the fans with the beautiful voices of well-known singers, it told the story about sisters and their passion to be famous, which was inspiring to me,” Robinson said.

Director T.D. Jakes is impressed with the final result of the film.

“I believe that the movie will not only be a tribute to the legacy of Whitney Houston but also it will be the impetus to which many people will find inspiration to navigate their own lives through persistence into the field of their own dreams,” Jakes said.

Lecrae is real talkIs Lecrae that Christian rapper guy?

That’s unheard of!

T he world of music is constantly in a state of flux, and new artists appear day

in and day out. Well-known bands have no trouble selling out concert tickets and new CDs, but lesser known artists struggle. Nearly every performing group starts out as a local sensation that must work its way into the national scene, but some make it there easier than others.

Lecrae Moore, born and raised in Houston, TX, had a passion for music from an early age. He moved around frequently, and threw in his lot with the wrong crowd. At age 19, he turned to Christ. When he turned 25, he joined his friend Ben Washer to found Reach Records and release his first album, Real Talk.

Reach Records really took off, and in 2005 it grew to include ReachLife, an outreach group aimed at inner city kids about to make the

same mistakes Moore had.In 2006, Moore released his

second album, “After The Music Stops.” This included the single “Jesus Muzik,” arguably Moore’s most well-known song. Two years later, “Rebel” was released, followed by “Rehab” in 2010. A follow-up album, “Rehab: The Overdose,” came out a year later. Moore appeared on the Unashamed 2011 tour, then released “Unashamed” and “Church Clothes” shortly afterward.

Moore has included many other similar artists in his album lineup: Trip Lee, C-Lite, Tedashii, Sho Baraka, and 116 Clique, to name a few. Moore proves that crude lyrics are not necessary to write good music and he stands up for his beliefs.

Recommended Album: RebelSongs You Should Listen To: “Don’t Waste Your Life,” “Identity,” “Live Free,” “Truth,” “Fall Back.”

T he Converse Deli has been a lo-cal favorite ever since its opening day in 2008. With the coming

of its new location in the downtown area, many changes are expected to take shape, both in accessibility and in popularity.

Head chef and owner of the business, Tray Mathis, is very excited for this upcoming addition. The Converse Deli on East Main Street will still remain, while the new Converse Deli will be opened in the Plaza on Main in downtown Spartanburg.

Mathis says that the new business, being located in such a central and vital section of Spartanburg, will pull in more business. Mathis also feels that because of this, the new Deli must have a condensed menu and a quicker delivery time to busy customers.

“Bringing our delicious sandwiches to the people of the downtown area is

the most important part,” Mathis said.Mathis has worked in numerous other

restaurants, including a small eatery in Australia and a famous deli in Chicago. His prior experience grants Mathis the ability to know what is best not only for the business, but for hungry customers as well.

Employee at the East Main deli, Aaron Diaz, describes the move as a wise and intuitive decision, and he loves the idea of the Plaza on Main location.

“It opens an opportunity to enjoy our sandwiches without the long lines,” Diaz said.

The Deli’s big move will in fact provide not only less time to wait, but a purer, more condensed version of their expansive menu. Despite the smaller margin of options, all of their well-made and popular sandwiches will still remain.

Freshman Nora Smith eats at the Deli on East Main regularly.

“I really enjoy it, especially their French dip, but it gets uncomfortably crowded,” Smith said.

With the implementation of the quicker and more convenient Deli, the typical congestion of the original loca-tion will be reduced greatly, and food delivery will be faster.

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delicious and convenient changes in the near future. The delicacies that have won the hearts of hundreds in the Spartanburg area will still be available to local residents, both in its original location and new Plaza on Main ease-of-access location as well. Whether customers are dining downtown or at the original deli, they will not be disappointed with their tasty results.

The orginal location of Converse Deli remains popular while those who work downtown look forward to the opening of the new location on the plaza.

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T echnology plays a huge part in the day-to-day life of an average teenager. At any given time, teens are almost guaranteed to have a gadget

with them, whether it is a phone, watch, or MP3 player. It is also constantly evolving and being updated, with new software coming out daily and new hardware be-ing released each year.

With the frequency of change throughout the market, it can quickly become impossible to keep up. No matter what, it is important to know the basics: the key players, the main projects, and who currently holds the edge in competition.

Apple has become one of the most widely known names in the smartphone industry. Nearly everyone owns an iPhone or knows someone who does. The most recent addition to the family of devices is the iPhone 5, announced September 12, 2012. It addresses many of the complaints customers had with the iPhone 4 and 4S.

Senior Haleigh Polk, like many other iPhone users, has seen firsthand how easily the phone can be accidentally damaged.

“It should have a better screen, so it doesn’t crack,” Polk said.

For years, Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft’s

Xbox 360 have held down the market for video game consoles.

Senior Seth Hunt is an accomplished gamer, having logged countless hours putting his username high in the national rankings.

“I have an Xbox 360, and [I play it] about 10 hours a week. Microsoft should make a virtual helmet, so you could feel like you’re in the game, but still use a controller,” Hunt said.

Many speculators predict the release of a new console from all these companies by no later than Spring 2013. Nintendo, made famous by the Wii, has jumped the gun and already announced its next console, the WiiU, scheduled for release on November 18.

The console industry takes a lot of flak for its elitist pricing.

Currently, the 360 rings up at $250, while the PS3 starts at $300. Everyone would like to see a drop in this pricing. “I’d pay $200, at most, for a good console,” senior Dino Chittavong said.

One last company to watch is the new upstart Boxer8. They are preparing to release the OUYA, an Android-based console for only $100. Boxer8 has already garnered support from big name companies such as VEVO, OnLive, and Namco Bandai. They are cutting no corners, hiring world-renowned Yves Behar

as design consultant. The OUYA is the perfect mix of budget gaming and high-end performance, with a processor cable and running games comparable to PS3 and Xbox 360.

Boxer 8 has signed contracts with multiple game developers for exclusive game deals, including some franchises that have already been established on existing systems. The OUYA is slated for release sometime in the spring of 2013.

This upcoming year holds some exciting developments for the technological world; the new era is nearly upon us.

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F inding that perfect picture among a number of photos can be a challenge for many.

Not due to lack of beauty in the subject of the picture, but just because not everyone can take the most professional-looking pictures.

However, even great pictures taken with phones, cameras, or web cameras can be tweaked to perfection or take on various looks with the help of photo editing software. These programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Ultimate Photo Editor have become a popular tool for creating special effects on regular pictures.

Junior Dillon Tabor views Photoshop

A picture is worth a thousand wordsHas photoshop ruined photography?

as a great way to improve picture quality and style.

“Photoshop allows you to expand the artistic value of the photo, whereas with a regular photo, there is only so much you can do to make it look artistic,” Dillon Tabor said.

Many find these programs to be fast, fun, and easy to use, especially Facebook users, who like to use Photoshop to perfect their pictures or bring them to life.

Sophomore Teaunna Boozer believes Photoshop can bring out creativity in individuals who use it because there are so many different styles that can be created.

“I think Photoshop is helping

photography out because everyone can create their own unique art on their phones or computers,” Boozer said.

Photoshop can be a good thing for amateur photographers, but some believe that professionals should avoid using it on their photos because it simply ruins the originality and value of the picture.

Senior Dustin Hassett is one who does not agree with professionals using Photoshop on their photos. Hassett believes it takes away from the beauty of the real world.

“When photographers use Photoshop effects, they take the realistic nature of the world out of the picture,” Hassett said.

Before digital photography was

invented, there was film photography where a person would take a picture, then go into the dark room and process the photo using special techniques.

This was a long process for photographers then, but now there are digital cameras that actually have certain settings that can make the art of photography easier and allow one to add more variety.

Engineers and scientists are constantly improving technology to make photography easier, more creative, and more accurate for everyone. It is up to the individual to determine whether the art of photography is disappearing or changing for the better.

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Before the age of digital technology, photographs were edited by professionals who spent hours upon hours getting the right

effect on a picture. In recent times an app has been developed to change the way people share and edit their photos.

Founded in March 2010 Instagram was originally designed to be an iPhone app named Burbn that combined the aspects of Foursquare, a location check-in website, and Mafia Wars, a popular online game. Unfortunately, Burbn had too many features and problems.

A short time later it was scratched off the drawing board. The creators then focused their attention on one of the popular aspects of Burbn- image editing.

Then came Instagram, an app and social network that allowed its users to manipulate their photos from the comfort of their cell phone. Members could now share and like others photos all on one free app that could make an ordinary mobile picture more artistic.

It also became one of the first viral apps that allowed its users to share photos on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks.

Users like junior Shaekwon Heard appreciated the app’s function to apply special effects to pictures but he also stated that too much photo editing can ruin its quality

“I use Instagram because I like messing around with

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pictures, but I can’t do too much editing. Too much or not enough will totally ruin a picture,” Heard said.

Other users like sophomore Madison Allen enjoy the app’s capability to share photos with her friends.

“Instagram is a fun, universal app for photos. You can upload a photo to share with your friends at any time,” Allen said.

Allen also went on to explain that the numerous features on the app can turn an ordinary photo into a work of art.

“Instagram has lots of really cool features, one being the filters you can use to enhance a photo or give it a certain look. Instagram is a great place to showcase and display amateur or professional photography. I highly recommend trying it out if you have an iPhone or Android. I love Instagram and enjoy sharing my photos with my friends,” Allen said.

Instagram’s success has caught the attention of many companies, one in particular being Facebook. Facebook has recently acquired the photo enhancing app for $1 billion. Co-founder and creator of Instagram, Kevin Systrom, told Inc. Magazine in an April 2012 interview that he was excited about the company’s growth and success.

“When Mike and I started Instagram nearly two years ago, we set out to change and improve the way the world communicates and shares. We’ve had an amazing time watching Instagram grow into a vibrant community of people from all around the world,” Systrom said.

P ictures are usually only seen after taken, but what happens behind the lens? Photography for Publications students

are in charge of taking and creating photos for the yearbook. The students are under the guidance of the publications teacher, Lisa McCulley. Freshmen can take the introductory photography course taught by Donovan Brooks.

Senior Gabe Corbin enjoys getting to take pictures at sporting events.

“It’s a great way to understand the sport and it is pretty cool seeing the fans go crazy,” Corbin said.

Not only does the class take yearbook pictures but they also have a chance to be creative. Throughout the year the photographers will be collecting and creating pictures to display in the exhibit the class is planning

to have towards the end of the year. The pictures will also be eligible to enter into contests on the state and national level.

Also returning this year is the Photography Club. The club is active throughout the year with after school field trips. This year’s events will include photo shoots at Cleveland Park and Hatcher Gardens and a visit to a professional studio to take creative photos.

Senior Christen Harley was a member of the Photography Club last year and advises everyone to join.

“Photography club is a great one to join because you can learn a lot about photography while having fun. It’s also a great way to meet people,” Harley said.

Both the photography club and class are a fun way for students to express themselves and still be active in school activities.

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their followers.

Local professional photographer Carri Bass explains to the photography club how she reviews portraits. Last year, the club took an after school field trip to her studio.

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formation about them.Developmental face blindness is life-

long. It is often hereditary and is not at-tributed to brain damage.

Freshman Maya Cothran explained how she would feel if she was not be able to socialize or recognize her friends due

to face blindness.“I would constantly feel

lost and deprived from see-ing the real world. I can’t imagine not being able to tell the unique facial differ-ences between every per-son,” Cothran said.

While we may take for granted our ability to re-member the faces of our fam-ily members, victims of face blindness endure constant isolation from socializing with others.

The problem can also be-come personal as it affects family members. Senior Ben

Thurmond expresses his concern for those affected with face blindness.

“It is a terrrible condition, I pity anyone who has it. Especially my grandfather who I think has the con-dition,” Thurmond said.

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of the night working on homework and projects. It is important to get at least eight to nine hours of sleep a night. The experts say that teenagers who get this amount of sleep are most likely to have great health.

Constantly people are being told to wash their hands especially at school. Ignoring this recommendation is very common but it is actually extremely important to wash hands. Studies show that not washing hands is a common cause for a cold. Rubbing one’s nose or eyes after the hand has been contaminated with a cold virus is the most common way of getting a cold.

Surprisingly breakfast seems to be

F ace blindness is a phenomenon where the ability to recognize faces is

impaired, and it is reported to affect at least 10% of the human population. One may not be able to recognize a human face, but the ability to recognize other objects may be intact.

Freshman Genetics teacher Amy Norgren explained the causes and effects of people diagnosed with this rare disorder.

“It can be caused by environmental factors, like a brain trauma, but it can also be genetic. Current genetic research suggests that face blindness could be caused by a single defective gene. People who did not know they had the genetic condition could spend their whole lives misdiagnosed with disorders such as anxiety or autism,” Norgren said.

Studies on this disorder have shown that face blindness is usually

acquired through extensive neurological damage which is categorized in three stages: apperceptive, associative, and developmental.

Apperceptive face blindness is a disorder in which person’s may be able to recognize a person through non-

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facial traits such as hair, clothing, voice, etc. but may not be able to determine the age, gender, or race of a person.

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F rom runways to hallways, the ‘90s grunge and ‘80s edge, and even the ‘50s

grease monkey look, are perfect for the autumn wardrobe.

The must-have items, such as leather jackets and Doc Martins, can be found at affordable prices and even for no cost at all. One can find awesome looks just about anywhere with the right eye, from mom’s old box of high school clothes to the nearest Goodwill.

The latest trends prove that combat boots, high wasted jeans or jean shorts, and a floral crop top or an oversized sweater are among the best looks for girls of all shapes and sizes. Fabric can also make or break an outfit, so remember, lace, distressed denim, leather, and even chiffon are substantial to this look. Never be afraid to try something new or discover your dark side!

My personal favorite look is wear-ing my beat up Converse sneakers or vans with a frilly, short dress, and edgy jewelry. For accessories, col-lar necklaces, crosses, feathers, and beanies will polish off the grungy old school look. Try to find that per-fect balance between sweet and sour.

As for the gentlemen, finding that “just right” mix of edgy and sophis-ticated is essential. Fitted suits are incredibly popular in the world of men’s high fashion and are making many appearances in top design-ers’ collections. Nothing says “swag” quite like a nice, solid dinner jacket. As for casual wear, an old white un-dershirt, an uncle’s leather jacket, and fashion sneakers make the per-fect “Grease” look for school.

High fashion and inspiration can be found in unexpected places but just remember, style, cannot be bought, only created. Stay fierce!

Face blindness is a rare disorder that impairs the perception of others’ faces. Affecting at least 10% of the population, Face Blindness is a serious and not well known disease.

A new school year means new teachers, new friends, and new germs. As the year is

progressing, so are the germs and viruses that are floating around the school. The most common bugs that go around are strep throat, the common cold, influenza, and chicken pox, but do not get too worried because there are things to do to avoid these nasty illnesses.

The top three ways to stay clear from these viruses is to get plenty of sleep, wash your hands frequently, and eat breakfast.

Sleep is hard for teenagers because we are constantly up until the late hours

a frequently missed meal. Most teens skip out on breakfast because they just do not have the time in the morning. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason. It gives a head start to one’s day. Students who eat breakfast learn better, participate in class more often and behave better. Breakfast is a vital part of feeling your best everyday.

While it is common to contract viruses at the beginning of the school year, it is also possible to prevent them. It is important to follow these three simple precautions so viruses do not spread throughout the school and the entire community.

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incorporated in to our daily lives, ideas like Edmodo.com will continue to be a part of the learning experience.

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W hat if one day you logged on to Facebook or Twitter after a long day of school, being lectured by teachers and counselors and

the rest, and those teachers had followed you or added you as a friend?

Well, to a certain extent, thanks to the social networking site called Edmodo.com, this is becoming a reality.

Edmodo is a site that allows for parents, students, and teachers to connect outside of school. Now teachers can assign and collect homework and quizzes from this

website, but it also allows for class discussions and debate outside of class.

History teacher Henry McAninch thinks that the website is an innovative way for students and teachers to interact and connect outside of the classroom.

We never had this sort of thing outside of

class ... it is an easier way for me to give

assignments and lead discussions. “

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“We never had this sort of thing outside of class, and even though teachers may not be utilizing it the way they should, I try to as much as possible, because it is an easier way for me to give assignments and lead discussions,” McAninch said.

Invented as a micro-blogging website for teachers and students by Chicago technologists Nicholas Borg and Jeff O’Hara in 2008, the website has expanded to a complicated interface which besides the features listed above also has a comprehensive digital library to help students with research and studying.

Senior Wade Miller thinks that this feature has helped him on research papers and projects in the past.

“The library on edmodo is probably more in depth than most other information-based websites like Wikipedia. It’s helped on essays and projects before,” Miller said.

The website now has more than 10 million user accounts meaning more and more classrooms are becoming connected outside of school.

Co-founder Nicholas Borg hopes to continue the success of their venture.

“We’ve grown so much in only a few years, soon we’ll have 20 million accounts or more, and we hope to continue our success as the internet and technology are becoming more and more important to the average person’s life,” Borg said.

As technology and the world wide web continues to be

Edmodo is a website for teachers to connect with students and parents outside of school. It is a beneficial addition to the learning experinence and now has more than 10 million users.

because teachers can simply log on to the site instead of having to go through stacks of paper and grade individual students’ answers and responses.

It is also a great way for students to communicate. They are able to discuss reading topics and lead and interact in discussions. It can also elimate the hassle of carrying around textbooks and binders.

Edmodo is an innovative way for everybody in the school to interact.

Joy Ride Equestrian helps disabled children overcome fears through H.A.L.T.E.R.

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Ellen BrownBusiness Manager

Senior Nick Papadis’s business came about almost randomly when a young musician asked

if he knew anyone who could design a website.

Papadis then had the idea to start a business in which he would make websites for groups, musicians or businesses who want to be on the worldwide web.

From there, he decided to start researching how to make websites in May and by June was already working on two projects.

Papadis had never taken a computer science class until this semester, and had to teach himself many of the technological skills needed to design a web page.

“I’m completely self-taught. I’m taking computer science this year but [previously] I didn’t know any of it,” Papadis said.

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I t is always important to have extracurricular activities outside of

school, like clubs and sports, but it is very special when talents can be used to help others. H.A.L.T.E.R. is the perfect place for this.

H.A.L.T.E.R is an organization at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind where disabled kids (not just deaf and blind) can come and learn about horses and how to ride them. Experienced equestrians volunteer to teach the H.A.L.T.E.R. students how to ride a horse properly.

Junior Liza Goodlett spends a lot of time riding her horses and going to horse shows, but she makes sure to take at least a day from of her week of training to help out at H.A.L.T.E.R. Not only are the riders learning from her, she is learning

from them as well“I have to learn to communicate

in ways other than words… like sign language and touch. It is very rewarding when the kids understand me and have a smile,” Goodlett said.

During their lessons the H.A.L.T.E.R kids are taught many aspects of riding a

horse that can be useful in their daily lives. They learn to control the horse which also teaches them to control their own reactions in tough situations.

Goodlett encounters many benefits of sharing her talent to help others, like seeing them enjoy what they are doing and learning from it.

“The horses bring out the best in the kids. The best feeling is knowing when a kid has had fun and made significant progress,” Goodlett said.

Sophomore Hannah New-man and freshman Caroline

Carey also volunteer at H.A.L.T.E.R. and find the program very inspiring.

“It’s different; the kids go out there and are in control of a huge animal. It’s very empowering,” Newman said.

Carey has enjoyed being involved with H.A.L.T.E.R. and loves helping kids achieve their goals.

A rap club because it’s a popular

artistic way to express

myself.

Dance club, because a lot of people love to dance and

there aren’t any ways for them to express it at

school.

A fiesta club would be

fantastic! Free chips and salsa for everyone!

It would be cool if we had a step team to perform at pep rallies and

get the crowd going.

Harry Potter Club! No muggles allowed!

Ravenclaw Forever!!!

Fencing because…

C’mon, it’s fencing! Plus not many high

schools have it.Currently, he is working on a

website for the track team. Coach Glover Smiley is excited to see what Papadis creates for the upcoming season in the spring.

Senior John Welter has been using his artistic skills to help Papadis with the design aspects of the websites such

as business logos.“I ask people what they’re looking

for in their logo, like what they think their style is and what they want to show people… Then I draw it and if they like it I put it on the computer and make it fancy,” Welter said.

Creating websites is a very time consuming task and can take anywhere from 20 to 60 hours depending on the complexity of the website.

While Papadis is earning hundreds of dollars per project, he has found that the true reward in his job is doing something that he enjoys.

“People ask me why I am doing things with websites when I don’t plan on doing it in college. I just like it… It’s really manageable but still something new,’” Papadis said.

With this newfound passion for coding, Papadis hopes to continue his work along with Welter and create new contacts with companies and groups that want to share their information with the world.

Though it is just the beginning, he hopes that this new business venture will continue far into the future and remain a hobby and part-time job for many years to come.

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Joel Fuller, 9

Sayaka Reed, 10

Spencer Briggs, 11

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Eddie Brown, 10

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“I don’t plan on doing it in college. I just like it… It’s really

manageable but still something new.”

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club because it’s fun,

teambuilding and toughens you up. It’s even good exercise.

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Into the Viking coach’s cornerNew coaches are fresh to school but wise in game

Justin FoxStudent Life Editor

SCOrEBOArD

F resh faces are bringing new energy to the raging front lines of varsity athletics. Sev-eral of our sports teams have

hired new coaches who hope to change the name of the game.

Recent additions to our coaching staff are eager to add their creativity, dedication, and experience into our al-ready rich athletic legacy.

Perhaps, the most eager are the football defensive coordinator Coach BJ Connolly and offensive coordina-tor Coach Todd Staley.

If you ever pass Staley on B-wing where he teaches Honors Statistics, one can practically feel the enthusi-asm with which he approaches every thing in the classroom as well as on the field.

“I am extremely happy to be a part of the Viking community and this tra-dition” Staley said.

This means a lot coming from a man with such a long laundry list of coaching experience. He has coached at many schools throughout the Caroli-nas, including a stint as assistant coach at Dorman for a year.

Staley was the head coach at Broome High School for five years before bringing his talents

here. Staley adds variety to the varsity football’s playbook by sharing his knowledge in some highly effective schemes he’s studied for years.

Another addition to the SHS family of coaches is new JV volleyball coach, Haley Bush. Bush is still studying as an undergraduate student at Converse, but when it comes to volleyball, she knows what it takes to raise a winning team.

Bush played for Dorman High School and for Carson-Newman College. She also competed in the Junior Olympics growing up. One thing Bush loves

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New offensive coordinator Todd Staley (left) and defensive coordinator BJ Connolly (right) are two of the new coaches at SHS this year. The new coaches hope to bring a fresh atmosphere to their specific teams.

about her job now is the diversity of players and the passion they have for the game.

“They’re all robots at Dorman,” Bush said.Refusing to let her players become

slack, she sets a fast pace for practice to prepare them for victory and to prepare them for varsity. They plan to surprise people this year!

Another pleasant surprise is a new cheerleading squad.

This year there will be a separate basketball cheerleading squad, apart from the competitive cheer team we have now. That means another oppor-tunity to try-out for the cheer squad. And for special education teacher and cheer coach Sina Guffey, it’s an-other opportunity to show her spunk.

Guffey is enthusiastic to have a squad composed of gifted student athletes. Being a very verbal coach, she will enhance their gifts by always

acknowledging success but also critiquing areas that need improvement.

“It’s all about feeling successful but continuing to learn,” said Guffy.

Also new to the coaching staff is the newlywed girls cross country coach Rebecca Gentry, and soon to be freshman boys basketball coach Kevin Miller, who hope to bring positive changes to their teams as well.

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Clover 157-115 (W)Riverside 122-155 (L)Mauldin Invitational 1st PlaceDorman 169-116 (W)Boiling Springs 153-133 (W) Stratford Invitational 2nd PlaceByrnes 218-55 (W)Wade Hampton 164-118 (W)Mauldin 151-135 (W)Gaffney 217-59 (W)Region II-AAAA Meet 2nd Place

Girls Swimming

Clover 153-120 (W)Riverside 109-167 (L)Mauldin Invitational 3rd PlaceDorman 153-133 (W)Boiling Springs 186-99 (W) Stratford Invitational 4th PlaceByrnes 215-54 (W)Wade Hampton 176-110 (W)Mauldin 160.5-113.5 (W)Gaffney 209-65 (W)Region II-AAAA Meet 3rd Place

Girls Tennis Riverside 4-3 (W)Byrnes 5-2 (W)Dorman 3-4 (L)Boiling Springs 5-1 (W)Wade Hampton 3-4 (L)Mauldin 7-0 (W)Union 6-1 (W)Riverside 5-2 (W)Byrnes 6-0 (W)Dorman 4-3 (W)

Girls Golf

Byrnes 158-167 (W)Palmetto Preview 3rd PlaceDorman 162-172 (W)Byrnes 162-180 (W)Wade Hampton 160-175 (W)Mauldin 160- 180 (W)Boiling Springs 164-174 (W)Dorman 160-167 (W)Riverside 156-182 (W)Dorman 156-184 (W)

Varsity FootballUnion 33-41 (L)Laurens 24-0 (W)South Pointe 3-33 (W)Greenwood 10-42 (L)Riverside 54-3 (W)Byrnes 7-49 (L)

Varsity VolleyballClinton 2-0 (W)Spartanburg Day 2-0 (W)Riverside 0-3 (L)Byrnes 1-4 (L)Hillcrest Tourney 10th PlaceDorman 0-3 (L)Wade Hampton 3-2 (W)Mauldin 3-2 (W)Gaffney 0-3 (L)Riverside 0-3 (L)Byrnes 2-3 (L)

SENIOr MEMOrY

-Temple Smith, Girls Swimming

“My favorite memory is when the girl’s team beat Dorman this year in a dual meet because it was unexpected for

us to win.”

Freshman FootballUnion 30-8 (W)Laurens 40-8 (W)South Pointe 13-6 (W)Greenwood 41-20 (W)Riverside 49-0 (W)Byrnes 6-7 (W)

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London still calls Olympic gold shines on worldwide

T he Olympic dream is no easy goal to fulfill; athletes can work for years, putting in hours of

training, and still never make it to the games. But there are the few that have the honor of representing their country every four years and some even captivate the en-tire world, if only for a short time.

Junior Brad Oberg, a member of the swim team, knows just how hard it is to even have a shot at the Olympics.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to go to the Olympics, but I know it’s going to take hard work, dedication, and blood, sweat, and tears– many tears,” Oberg said.

Michael Phelps went out with a bang at his last Olympics, medaling in six events, and bringing his medal count to 22 total medals, 18 of which are gold. His accom-plishments in the pool made him the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time.

Teen phenom Missy Franklin contrib-uted gold in the 200m backstroke where she set the world record. The swim team brought home the most of any US team with 31 medals (16 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze).

Altogether team USA collected an Olympic leading 104 total medals, 46 of which were gold.

Some other golds included the U.S. women’s gymnastics team led by Gabrielle Douglas, who also went on to win the

Some of the most memorable moments from the 2012 London Olympics remind fans of the extreme emotions the games can evoke.

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composed of Felix, Carmelita Jeter, Tianna Madison, and Bianca Knight won gold

dominant performances in the long dis-tance runs and a memorable win for ten-nis player Andy Murray, who took down Roger Federer in an epic rematch of the 2012 Wimbledon final.

Other inspiring performances came from individuals such as South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee who is know as “The Blade Runner” for the use of his artificial legs. After failing to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics due to techni-calities, he was able to qualify for the Lon-don games in the 400m.

“I will remember this moment for the rest of my life. It’s been absolutely phenom-enal, but it would have been nice to have had another run today,” Pistorius said in an interview with “USA Today.”

Despite some of the controversies involving badminton teams and talks of Chinese swimmer Yi Shiwen’s super-human performances being fueled by doping, London proved to be a memo-rable Olympics.

British Prime Minister David Cameron was proud of his country’s effort to show off on an international stage and deliver an Olympics that will be remembered forever.

“Britain delivered. We showed the world what we’re made of,” Cameron said.

Once the gun goes off for the start of any major athletic race,

adrenaline pumps to push ath-letes toward the finish line. However, for some athletes, adrenaline is not the only stim-ulant flowing in their veins.

Doping is the conscious tak-ing of drugs or steroids in the form of pills, inhalants, or in-jections to boost an athlete’s skills or to enhance perfor-mance during athletic activity.

One athlete accused of dop-ing by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is Lance Armstrong. This amazing cyclist was inter-nationally known and admired for his resilience after battling with cancer in 1996.

Millions idolized Armstrong as he showed the world that he

would not let cancer prevent him from living his dream. Armstrong went on to win the Tour de France seven times in a row.

However, it was recently discovered that Armstrong had used banned blood transfusions, the blood booster EPO, testosterone, and other drugs to help him win the Tour de France. After years of denying nu-merous claims against him, Armstrong finally gave up fighting the accusations.

Armstrong will be stripped of all seven of his Tour titles, his 2000 Olympic bronze med-als, as well as all other titles, awards, and money he won from August of 1998 onward. He will never again be able to compete, coach, or play any of-

ficial role in any international cycling event.

Freshman Brandon Ford thinks that doping puts athletes at a disadvantage.

“If athletes dope, they might have mental or health prob-lems later on in their life, so it is not worth it in the first place,” Ford said.

Most people who had seen Armstrong as an outstanding athlete and role model were dis-appointed by the news of his dop-ing. Others choose not to believe that he ever took the drugs to boost his performance.

Armstrong is not the only ath-lete who has ever been accused of doping. Debbie Dunn, an Ameri-can 400 meter champion, is cur-rently banned from two years of racing because she tested posi-tive for a banned anabolic steroid

Danielle Cassells Staff Reporter

Doping for dummiesat the Olympic trials. Olympic shot putter, Nadezhda Ostapchuk, also tested positive for a banned anabolic ste-roid and as a result was stripped of the gold medal she won at the 2012 Olympics.

Senior football player Crushaun Bomar believes that doping will continue as long as there is des-peration to win.

“Some people will do anything to win, even do steroids or per-formance enhancers,” Bomar said.

News of athletes’ doping can ruin the public’s view of sports figures. People should be able to trust that their role models are

not doing anything to gain unfair advantage over others during a competition that is supposed to be fair and square.

The effects of doping on the body can be extreme, however Lance Armstrong’s performance enhancement was not as obvious as some instances.

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women’s all around.Jamaica’s Usain Bolt defended his title

in the 100m and 200m sprints and Jamai-ca’s men’s 4 X 100m relay also took home the gold. Bolt, being the showman that he is, made sure anyone who doubted him knew who was truly the best.

“You can stop talking now, because I am a living legend,” Bolt said.

In women’s track, sprinter Allyson

over Jamaica and claimed the world record.The US men’s basketball team won gold.

Tennis pro Serena Williams took the gold in the singles, while she teamed up with her sister Venus to win the gold in the doubles.

The host country also performed well, finishing third behind the U.S. and China with 65 total medals, 29 of which were gold. Some of those included Mo Farah’s

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Power to the Women

Aubreya Smith excels on trackKelsey Rector

The girls with the gold

T hroughout history, women have played an important role in our country. And when people look at the amazing female athletes

today, it is hard to believe that at one time women were not allowed to participate in competitions such as the Olympics. Now, some of the best athletes in the world are women.

This summer, people all over the world watched the 2012 summer Olympics in amazement as Olym-pians like Gabby Douglas and Missy Franklin, among many others, were able to become Olympic gold medalists.

Douglas, just 16 years old, dominated in gymnas-tics, and winning the gold in both individual and team all-around competitions, she astonished the world. At a mere 4’11”, Douglas proved to the world that great things really can come in small packages.

On the other hand at 6’1”, Missy Franklin proves that great things come in all shapes and sizes. Frank-lin had people on their feet this summer, as she broke the world record, took home the gold, and swam her way to victory at only 17 years old.

These two athletes, along with all other female USA athletes wore their colors proudly this summer in repre-senting the USA and women all around the world.

Olympics 2012 female athletes amaze fans

Meet the powerhouse

S partanburg High boasts many student athletes and all of them have to work extremely hard to juggle both sports and school.

Aubreya Smith takes honors courses, keeps her grades up, and plays two sports. Track and volleyball

Aubreya Smith (left) receives her State ring for her effort in the long jump from head track coach Glover Smiley.

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are two of Smith’s many talents. Although she is starter on the varsity volleyball

team, she really excels on the track.Last season, Smith jumped an outstanding 19.5 feet

on her long jump. “I was not doing as well as I could have been doing and my coach yelled at me and told me to just jump! So I took off running and that’s what I did. It was so amazing to hear everyone screaming for me,” Smith said.

Varsity head volleyball coach Lauren Mueller prais-es Smith’s work ethic and positive attitude. “I admire Aubreya’s attitude, athleticism, and humor. She makes every situation exciting with her personality and style of play,” Mueller said.

Smith’s closest friend Mikayla Robinson who is also on the team attests to Smith’s positive attitude and abil-ity to brighten anyone’s day

“She always pushes me to be better than I believe I am. She inspires me and sometimes gets on my nerves with her motivation, but no matter what, she encour-ages me to believe that I can do anything that I set my mind to. I admire her for giving me that courage,” Rob-inson said.

Whether she is on the track, on the court, or in school, Smith is a gifted athlete. She is admired for her hard work, positive attitude, and ability to make any-one smile and have a good time.

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