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Trick or treat for unicefKey Club is sponsoring the

annual Trick or Treat for Unicef Oct. 31 to help collect money and raise awareness for the Eliminate Project. Sign up for a neighborhood with a group of friends by Oct. 27 to fundraise for the cause. Musical performance dates

The musical, “Grease” will be performed from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12 through the 15. Come out to support the cast, pit and crew. Admissions for students is $5 and $7 for adults. Final performance dates may be subject to change. Pied Piper Pumpkin Patch

Key Club members may sign up to help with the annual Pied Piper Pumpkin Patch from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29 in the high school gym. The volunteer sign-up form can be found on the Key Club bulletin board outside Officer Beashore’s office.

StuCO hosts the Pumpkin Patch, which is a mini-carnival event for young children in the community. Admission is $1 plus 25 cents per ticket, and the money is donated to Harvesters.

All clubs and organizations are invited to participate. Contact Tiffany Scheffler for information.

new club: Prayer WarriorsThe newly founded Christian

Club, Prayer Warriors will be meeting every Thursday during ISA. If you have any prayer requests or questions contact seniors Taylor Beashore, Carley Blevins, Steven Hodge or Natalie Moon.

Everyone is welcome to join and come support the club. They will soon be starting bimonthly Bible studies, more information will come soon. Key club forms due

To be able to participate in any further Key Club sponsored activities this year, membership forms must be turned in by Oct. 23 along with the $12 fee. The club has a goal to reach over 220 members, so make sure to turn in membership forms on time. Anyone wanting to purchase a club t-shirt make sure to turn in $12 to the office by Oct. 23 as well. fccLA to attend conference

FCCLA members will be attending the Fall Leadership Conference Oct. 22 at Tonganoxie High School. Guest speakers will be presenting and sessions will be offered to learn more about the organization. Students attending need to bring money for lunch.

nfL 100 club honor earnedThe debate and forensics

team was awarded entry into the National Forensics League’s 100 Club. This club recognizes schools whose teams earn over 100 degrees in one school year. Points are awarded to competitors for their performance in every round. The points accumulate to earn “degrees.” For example, 25 points is one degree.

“It’s an acknowledgment of the work students have done,” coach Katie Deneault said.

Along with becoming a member of this exclusive group, the team was ranked in the top 10 percent of all schools who compete in an NFL district.School’s out School is not in session Oct. 17 for a teacher professional development and work day at the end of the first quarter. Due to parent-teacher conferences, there is a half day Oct. 23, and no school Oct. 24.compass test exam dateThe Compass Test will be offered on Nov. 4 at Piper High School for students wishing to earn college credit for courses taken through KCKCC. There is no fee for the exam but students must provide a photo I.D.

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BY JeNNa aSHerMaNAs intimidating as algebra can be, there’s always someone to help.

In fact, there are people whose job is specifically to help out the freshman and their work. No, it’s not the teachers. Rather, it’s the Student Leadership Team.

Started this year, SLT aims to help freshmen develop better study habits and aid in the completion of their homework. Every Monday, members of SLT go to their prospective freshman seminars to offer their services.

“Usually they [freshmen] need help with math, but most of the time I’m not needed,” sophomore Tana Bradley said.

Sophomore Gissell Contreras also feels this way. “I’m not typically asked for help. Most of the time, I just run errands for the seminar teachers.”

The “not needed” mentality is a common one for the mentors. Out of five mentors asked, they all said that they don’t feel necessary in the freshmen seminars.

“I feel it’s not forming any bonds that didn’t exist prior to this year. Most of the freshmen don’t feel like they need mentoring, and the ones that do, don’t ask all of the time. I feel like another model is beneficial to all parties involved,” sophomore Ariana Williams said.

The majority of the mentors agree that there is need for improvement, especially with the lessons they give out to the seminars. These include developing good study skills, ACT preparation and organization.

“I think it’s a good idea in the making. We just need to improve on communication and planning new lessons for them,” Contreras said.

Some of the freshmen feel the same way that the mentors do.“I feel like it’s a good idea, but I usually don’t need help. I think

it’s like that for a lot of freshmen, because not a lot of us ask for mentoring,” freshman Connor O’Mara said.

Most of the mentors do harbor the feeling of not being needed, but for some freshmen it does help. Freshman Jeffrey Juhasz is one of them.

“I find it useful, especially when there’s a hard assignment,” Juhasz said. Juhasz said he typically asks for help in math and sometimes English.

While there is some agreed upon room for improvement, the SLT mentoring program has come a long way from its humble origins last year. So heads up freshmen, next time help is needed with an assignment, there’s always a mentor to help.

Photo by Jami Gooch

Junior Nick Delaquila and sophomore Jalen Zwart work in the tab room, where they help tally together debate results for a home tournament for the open and novice division Saturday Oct. 4.

Photo by Mikaela Papageorgiou

Junior emily Hankison helps freshman Scott Ladish with a book assignment during freshman mentoring time Monday Oct. 3.

Leaders teaching through example

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A new learning outlet for students online

BY MiKaeLa PaPaGeOrGiOU Waking up late, breakfast in bed and

cuddling with a pet is basically every teenagers’ ideal way of starting the school day. However, being enrolled in virtual schooling involves a lot more effort and responsibility than what many may perceive at first.

“I know that a lot of people are moving to online schooling because they think they won’t have as much work and will get to sleep in,” junior Aly Barnett said.

Junior Baylee Crowe said, “To me it is an easier choice to do because it’s one-on-one time with the teacher and plus you get to wear whatever you want.”

However, there is a lot more to it than being able to catch up on Netflix episodes, while wearing a ratty pair of sweats.

For senior Halle Podalanko, who heard about online schooling through counselor Marge Eckard, said, “This is my first year doing online school. I was actually homeschooled in 8th grade, so doing online school wasn’t a huge adjustment for me.”

An average school day for Podalanko starts with sleeping in, and once she gets up,

she gets right to work. “Usually it only takes me a couple of

hours to do a whole day’s worth of school, which is nice,” Podalanko said.

The biggest reason that pulled her in the direction of being online schooled was the pace that the school was going at.

Podalanko said, “I usually work at a fast-pace, and I always felt like I was being held behind. Being able to do as much work as fast as I prefer is my absolute favorite aspect of online school.”

She typically will work for three to four hours a day, which is how long it takes her to do eight classes online. She said some days she could even do three days worth of class work in one day, so as to have more free time on other days.

Eckard explained that people who fit Podalanko’s learning type are the ideal online schooling candidate.

Even though it is the same amount of credits and the same classes, the learning style is based more on the drive of the student. It depends deeply on whether he or she is actually able to get themselves up and complete all the work on his or her own,

since most of the student-teacher contact is solely through emailing.

Even though it may seem like Podalanko is living the dream, she admits there are certain drawbacks.

“Right now, as much as I hate to admit it, I’m falling a little behind schedule because of procrastination, so now I have to work for longer periods of time to catch up.”

The students are enrolled through Piper and still have to acquire the same number of credits, as well as finishing their senior projects.

They are still encouraged to attend all school events such as dances and games. Podalanko feels like her social life has not been hurt while doing online schooling, in fact she actually feels like it is easier to balance.

“Even though it’s difficult not seeing my friends during the week, we’ll usually spend

a lot of time doing things on the weekends,” Podalanko said.

Podalanko doesn’t recommend online schooling for the average social butterfly, due to the fact that she does spend the majority of the day alone.

Currently, the number of students enrolled in online schooling through either Insight, Schools of Kansas or Basehor is nine, and the number going through Piper is two.

Whether the enrollment will continue to grow is uncertain for now, but if students do become interested, Podalanko does recommend to be sure it is what they really want.

Podolanko said, “I would say to those interested in online schooling, really do your research. Make sure that’s what you want to do. It may seem like it’s a breeze, which it is sometimes, but it’s really easy to fall behind, which is sure to cause some anxiety.”

Photo by ashton Strub

Online student Halle Podalanko works on a project Oct. 13. She said procrastinating on schoolwork is one of the main drawbacks to choosing online education.

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First Mate’s Opinion

Maddie Hays editor-in-Chief

Out with the old, in with the newNew year. New look. New feel. To go with the saying “variety is the spice of

life,” the staff decided to redesign the newspaper. As a senior, I want to leave my mark on the

school and community. My hope is that the new design of the newspaper will be a standard for the coming years, with fu-ture staffs looking back on the current staff as those paving the way to a more modern style.

For the past eight years, the Pirates’ Log has been a broadsheet. This style of newspaper is what many people consider to be “tradi-tional.” The vertical style is the main feature of the broadsheet.

The newspaper you are holding in your hands is a tabloid. This format is more compact, along with being more contemporary.

Despite the shift in the style, many of the same features that the Pirates’ Log readers enjoyed about the previous paper have remained.

For example, “Sound Off” is still present, which features mugshots of a student from each grade level, responding to a question concerning a topic discussed in that particular issue. The quirky “Faculty Funny” has stayed as well.

Beginning last year, the publication website, kcpipernews.com, has provided the community with news, feature stories, blogs and polls. The website’s look also changed prior to the first day of school, which is fitting in this year of redesign.

The point of redesigning is to improve the physical nature of the paper and the website, not necessarily the content. Hopefully it will attract more readers not just in the school, but around the community as well.

The distribution of this issue is unique as well. Typically only students who have paid for the newspaper receive it, but for this issue only, we are disbursing the papers to every student as a preview and celebration of the new format.

If students want to continue receiving the paper, they need to pay the students publications fee, which includes a subscription to the newspaper and a copy of the 2015 yearbook. Of the $60 fee, $7 funds the newspaper and the rest goes to year-book (minus the sales tax that is taken out). The publications are solely funded through subscrip-tions and advertising sales.

To get the rest of the newspapers this year, be sure your publications fee is paid. If not, stop by the office and find out how to sign up.

For many, the first day of high school is a whirlwind of sign-ups, permission slips, class schedules and seeing friends after a two-month hiatus. The transition from middle school to high school is not an easy one, but after a couple weeks, the newest class seems to settle in. That’s when the real challenge begins. Monotonous days seem to run together for nearly three years. The road may seem long, but senior year arrives soon enough. It’s a breath of fresh air for many, as new privileges, responsibility and respect are given to a student in the fourth year of high school. The special privileges remain to be a catalyst of debate, and one that has several different viewpoints.

Seniors remain steadfast on the value of seniority.

“I think that we’ve waited our turn. I like the idea of seniority, but it can only go so far,” senior Kia Boyd said. “Seniority

doesn’t mean bullying.” The lunch line seems to be a gray zone

when it comes to the debate. Many people believe that it is unnecessary for seniors to cut the line, but a dangerous cycle holds back change. As freshmen watch seniors engage in a certain behavior, they are likely to repeat the same behavior as a reaction.

Junior Sam Wuellner said, “I think we need to draw the line at cutting the lunch line. I believe in seniority and the privileges that come with it, but cutting the lunch line isn’t a good culture to create.”

However, the seniority issue is not all controversy. With three years of experience under their belt, some students feel the need to lead underclassmen.

“Seniority feels fantastic. You start to feel responsible for the rest of the school, especially people younger than you. It’s

a sense of maturity,” senior Christian Spencer said.

The prime real estate for football games, the first few rows, is another privilege bestowed upon seniors. In the stands, freshmen are typically seated at the top, and slowly move down year by year. It creates a sense of bonding for students. However, some students, and even teachers, have qualms with a senior bringing their underclassmen friends into the front row.

“I think that the slow build of moving into better seats for football games creates some camaraderie within a class. It’s a journey, and I don’t think that students from other classes should interfere with that,” special education teacher Teri Beashore said.

The word seniority is synonymous with tradition. Ultimately, the decision is how far we are willing to let tradition go.

Students earn privileges through seniority

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Letters to the EditorDear Editor,

School should start later because it lets kids learn more, be more focused and be happier. If we start at a later time, like around 8:30, kids will be more aware of what's going on in their classes, and if they know what's going on, they will actually learn what is being said instead of just sitting through a class thinking about sleep.

They won't hate school if they don't have to get up as early for it. Also, it makes them more focused, which leads to better grades. If there are more good grades, we will have less dropouts and flunkies. Then we will be a better country as a whole, but if we continue to be ignorant, wasting our time trying to teach kids stuff when they can't even think straight, we will never get anywhere.

Lastly, and most important, kids are happier when they wake up later. I have never met a teenager who actually is happier when they wake up early rather than later. High school is stressful enough without kids having to get up early each morning.

Logan SchwarzFreshman

Dear Editor,Although I am only a freshman,

I’d like to share my thoughts on block scheduling and the benefits it provides students. The transition from middle school to high school includes a vast difference in classes, friends and schedules. Block scheduling is a large part of that, and I think it makes a huge impact on the school. Personally, it has provided me with extra time to do homework over two nights, more in-class work time and more time to receive assistance on anything I am struggling with. With this extra time, I feel as if I learn more in one period than I ever did in a regular middle school class. The majority of the people I have talked to have agreed without hesitation. I think that the school should continue to use block scheduling as long as it remains successful in the eyes of the staff and students.

Emma GoldenFreshman

The Pirates’ Log staff welcomes letters to the editor. The newspaper is the “voice” of the students. Signed letters may be submitted to Room 211. Include name, grade level and phone number for verification.

October 16, 2014 Pirate OpiniOn 5

Virtual censorship at school SOUND OFFWhat are your thoughts on web censorship at school?

Ryan Quach freshman

“It’s hard to find videos for presentations because you can’t get onto YouTube.”

Darrien Jamessophomore

“It takes a longer time to do research here than

it does at your house. The top websites are

always blocked and you have to go to the next

page, and sometimes the information is irrelevant.”

Emily Hankinsonjunior

“Well there’s a lot of stuff that you can’t even get to. Sometimes I have to do my projects at home because I can’t access certain things.”

Katie Trzoksenior

“It is dumb and too strict because it makes

researching more difficult.”

You’ve been working on that tough group project for hours. You have to finish it this block. You would just arrange a meeting to work on it outside of class, but surprise, surprise, this happens to be the weekend one of the members has his niece’s baptism, while the other member is playing in the most important baseball tournament all season. There is no way to work out the schedule. It’s OK, you think. All you have to do is finish getting all of the pictures for the PowerPoint.

Of course, you were assigned the most obscure topic in all of history, and the amount of content that fits your search is limited. Dejected, you begin to panic, but then you see it. The perfect picture for your slide. You click on the link in order to get the highest resolution available, and guess what? It’s blocked under the category of

“blogs.” Now, you are left with nothing but tears for your slide and another piece of homework.

Web filters at school are too stringent. They prevent students from effectively researching while at school. The main way web filters are too strict is the sheer amount of blocked categories. One can surmise that categories like “violence” are rightfully blocked. But what about things that are seemingly harmless, like “blogs?”

Blogs contain plenty of valuable information and pictures that would be great for students to access while working at school. Having such a broad category blocked is crazy.

Another way the filters are too obstructed is the amount of filtered pictures. Often, images are innocent and potentially useful to students for presentations. If the things that were filtered were more

relaxed, perhaps students would have an easier time finding pictures with appropriate subject matter for their projects.

The final way web filters are too restrictive is the inability of students to access video websites like “YouTube.” Teachers often require students to have video clips in presentations. The argument that students can use other video sources is invalid, because those videos are often too short, and the content is limited on other websites. If students could access things like “YouTube,” this requirement would be far easier fulfilled.

The way to fix this issue is clear. Websites must be filtered on a site-to-site basis, rather than sites being placed into categories and the whole category blocked. Doing this would help students achieve their full potential by accessing a new world of resources.

FacultyFunny

Why didn’t the girl like 8 ice cubes

in her water? Becauseit was

2-cubed.

Mike Briggsmath teacher

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Holiday chaos starts early

Photo illustration by Katie Comer

BY KaMri GOFFYes, it’s that time of the year: fall. The

weather’s getting colder and Thanksgiving break is on the brain. While most

are pulling out their jackets and sweaters, preparing for the new season, the local stores are already one step ahead.

Many have noticed the surprising decorations available at Michael’s

or even Wal-Mart. With Christmas almost two months away, stores have

already began to release their winter-holiday-related decor. Snowmen, elves and candy canes take up the shelves, and all before Thanksgiving.

Even though the holidays are meant to be a time of joy and family, some can begin to wonder, are the different holidays and seasons too commercialized?

“People definitely forget the true meaning of Christmas,” junior Kiah VanHoose said. “It’s a time to be thankful for everything you have.”

The roots of these holidays can often be diminished in today’s world. Many of the common holidays center around the practice of family, humbleness and being thankful.

Every year, stores attract interest from the public by advertising seasonal sales. Discounts on electronics, clothes and other

gifts are seen on TV commercials and heard on the radio. Stores put out their Christmas decorations months before December hits. “I think they put the decorations out early to get people excited. It always makes me excited,” freshman Ana Barnes said.

The day after Thanksgiving, known by most as Black Friday, is a day dedicated to stopping at nothing to get the best deals. People line up before the sun rises and camp outside of stores, like Wal-Mart, for half-priced TVs and video games.

Even though some view Black Friday as a fun time to shop and have a wild experience, it also receives a negative connotation. Many can argue that Black Friday defeats the purpose of Thanksgiving.

“It’s too much. People were spending hours being thankful for what they have, and hours later they’re acting like animals,” sophomore Gissell Contreras said.

The holiday season can create a frenzy. Whether it’s shopping early for decorations and gifts, or waiting in line at 4 a.m. for Black Friday, everyone has their family traditions.

Holidays can have different meanings to different people, but at the end of the day, it’s the time that most can look forward to all year around.

Do you believe Black Friday defeats the purpose of thanksgiving?

“I think that if you handle it correctly it doesn’t. Thanksgiving is about being together with your family, and if shopping is what your family wants to do, then do it.”— Taylor Beashore

Senior

“ It ruins the whole family purpose of Thanksgiving! People forget the meaning of Thanksgiving by getting ready for Black Friday.” — Kara Evans

Freshman

at the right time?“It’s never too early to start shopping for the holidays, but sometimes stores put out decorations a little early.”

— Natalie MoonSenior

Not soon enough?Do stores start promoting holiday items ...too soon?“It’s not even Thanksgiving and they’re promoting Christmas; like, I need time to stuff my face first because we are going to get fat so if I need pants I might need them bigger.”

— Katie TrzokSenior

“Because people like getting things early and sometimes stores don’t have anything out.”

— De-Avion LynchFreshman

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Students haunt popular attractions in free time

BY KaiLa trOWBriDGeThe community has many different

activities that can satisfy people’s hobbies. So where are the most popular hang out places?

Some of the hottest spots include the Legends, KC Bowl and Schlitterbahn.

“I like the Legends because there are so many different things to do,” junior Jenny Mullins said.

The Legends offers retail stores, a movie theatre, restaurants and an arcade. Danny’s Bar and Grill is famous for its “Taco Tuesday.” The majority of students have eaten their tacos or heard about them.

“Danny’s is my favorite place to go because you always see someone you know,” sophomore Payton Nigh said.

Most every student started by saying “my house” or “my friend’s house” as his or her favorite place to hang out.

Multiple people don’t like leaving home because they don’t want to spend money, and a lot of the activities around the area require money.

However, Wyandotte County Park and Wyandotte County Lake don’t require breaking the bank. The Legends can also be a cheap activity

if one just walks around. Sometimes it requires creativity to save money, but many students find it worth it.

The Legends, KC Bowl and Schlitterbahn are some of the most common places the student body spends time at because they are local. These places offer a day full of entertainment. Some of the less local hang out areas include Oak Park Mall, Worlds of Fun and Zona Rosa.

“I like going to Worlds of Fun during Halloween because there are haunted houses and cool decorations,” freshman Alex Moran said.

Several students also mentioned that they like going to food establishments to hang out. Chipotle, IHOP and Sweet Frog are some of the most common ones. Students enjoy going to these places because they can socialize and enjoy food while doing it.

“I love going to Chipotle because the food is so good and most of my friends like it,” sophomore Maya Morrow said.

Whether it’s a restaurant, movie theater or amusement park, the student body has many favorite places around the community to hang out and have a good time at.

Senior alicia Murray poses with a clown at Worlds of Fun’s Halloween Haunt. “I didn’t scream when I got scared; I just started laughing. I think the people scaring me thought I was so weird,” Murray said.Left: Seniors Matt appl and alex Shriver pose at 3rd Street Asylum in Bonner Springs, Kan.

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TRENDYtopicsHIPSTERBY KeeGaN SParKS

Few topics can generate such a wide variety of opinions like the “hipster” subculture. Before one can truly develop an opinion on hipsters, everyone should be clear on what the word actually means.

According to dictionary.com, a hipster is a person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.

A way to recognize hipsters is by the way they dress. A male hipster can easily be spotted by his skinny ripped jeans, plaid button up, leather jacket, glasses and combat boots. The female hipster typically sports a flower crown, flowy vintage top, baggy ’90s jeans and the unisex hipster fashion stable of combat boots.

“I really love the way it looks. I wish I was trendy enough to dress like that,” sophomore Jalen Zwart said.

Others don’t share Zwart’s opinion.“I don’t really get it,” junior Drew Waters said. “To me, it just looks like

people who are going out of their way to dress ugly.”Another way to identify a hipster is through music. Hipsters tend to

like dubstep, folk or indie rock. The kind of music they listen to isn’t as important to them as when they discovered the music. Hipsters pride themselves on being ahead of the curve when it comes to music. When most people first hear a song, a hipster will state that they heard that song months ago.

Sophomore Ariana Williams finds this annoying. “I hate when people think they’re cool because they knew a song first,”

Williams said. “It doesn’t matter when you hear it if it’s a good song.” Others, like senior Tyler Simcoe, take pride in knowing music first.“It’s exciting when everyone starts talking about a song that you knew a

long time ago,” Simcoe said. “It’s like, wow, I already knew that.”One thing that’s clear about hipsters, whether one loves them or hates

them, they’re going to a part of the culture for the foreseeable future.

BY BreNDeN HeNSLeYBrand names set the trends for every other

store in the industry. Naturally, the people who wear the brand names are the people who are idolized. They are the movie stars, Internet personalities, athletes and singers who are popularly followed on the social media sites. These people set the trends and make the brand name popular. Companies like Michael Kors, Chanel and Nike charge overblown prices for basic items just because they have their logos on them. The difference essentially being the name on the label. Why do people pay so much for a logo?

“Brand names are always in style,” junior Maddie McCall said. “They are never out because everything that’s popular is most always a brand name.”

Brand names aren’t about the prices or the fashion most of the time. People want them to feel trendy and in style.

“Brand names make you feel good when you have them,” senior Alecia Murray said. “They make you feel proud of what you’re wearing or what you have.”

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October 16, 2014 Pirate Feature 9

Before

During

After

A week before you begin, try to drink at least eight glasses of water each day and eliminate unhealthy foods. This gives your body the nutrients it needs to

start you clense.

During your cleanse it is recommended to try to do light exercise like yoga or jogging.

After your cleanse slowly ease yourself back onto a

normal diet. Eat small portions like you did in the pre-cleanse.

TIPSfor your juice cleanse

BY KaMri GOFFThe new juice cleanse trend is sweeping

social media. Companies like Pressed Juicery and Urban Remedy offer juice packages for customers. While some people participate in the detox to be healthy and get rid of toxins, others do it just to be in style. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and other Tumblr enthusiasts post pictures of themselves holding the sleek bottles, but it leaves followers to wonder if they’re doing it for the right reasons.

When completing a juice cleanse, there are many precautions to keep in mind. Many don’t realize that the preparation and post-detox are important factors in the process.

According to justcleanse.com, before a person begins a cleanse, it’s important to make sure that his or her health is in good condition. Junior Carly Dinsemore completed a juice cleanse last summer and said “I prepared by researching recipies and what juices are best to drink at a certain times of the day.”

A week before the cleanse begins, try to drink at least eight glasses of water each day. Another tip is to eliminate unhealthy foods. At least three days before the cleanse, try to eat foods that will provide the body with the nutrients it needs. Eat foods like eggs or whole-grain toast, and avoid things like red meat and or highly caffeinated drinks. It’s important to build a strong system that can withhold the detox.

During the juice cleanse, a person consumes a diet of 100 percent juice. It is recommended to try to do light exercise like yoga or jogging. Stretch in the morning and before going to bed.

After the cleanse is complete, slowly ease back into a normal diet. Eat small portions similar to the pre-cleanse. On the first day after, try light snacks like yogurt. Add in rice and heavier meals a few days after.

BY LaUreN KLaPPerThe dietary restrictions of veganism are no meat, no

dairy, no eggs or any other foods that contain animal products. Vegetarians, on the other hand, are people who do not eat meat. Some people make these dietary decisions because they believe that eating animals and or animal products can be harmful to the ecosystem or harmful to the animals themselves. Other people make these dietary decisions for health reasons. Then there are some who make the choice to become a vegan or vegetarian because they think it’s a “cool” thing to do.

Sophomore Jalen Zwart started a vegetarian diet about six months ago for ethical reasons. Zwart said she watched a documentary a few years ago that made her want to make the change. However, since she was in middle school at the time of the documentary it made it challenging to sustain the diet until now.

“The transition isn’t very difficult, but when I go to parties and restaurants, it’s hard to find things I can eat,” Zwart said.

Sophomore Patricia Telthorst’s parents became vegans four years ago for their New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. The diet, which originally was a six-month challenge, became a long-term commitment. Telthorst and her younger brother aren’t vegans, but normally eat vegan food because that’s what is available for them at home.

“My mom has learned to be a better cook. So at first she was like ‘Eat these nuts, eat these berries.’ But now she’s like ‘Eat this quinoa salad,’” Telthorst said.

For some, the transition to vegetarianism wasn’t as painless. Sophomore Emma Sanders started her diet in eighth grade and ended just before the beginning of this school year. She chose not to eat meat because she didn’t like the texture or how unnaturally some meats are processed. Sanders made the mistake of not fully researching alternative ways of getting protein and iron before becoming a vegetarian, and this caused her to suffer from illness. Despite her past negative experience, Sanders said she is interested in eating a vegetarian diet again.

“Last time I was an ametuer about it,” she said. “I thought I could just not eat meat and I would be fine. This time I will be smart about it and make sure I’m getting protein.”

People choose the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle for many reasons. For some it’s a popular trend, while for others it’s a way of life as natural as breathing.

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Stout defense looks to lead

Pirates to stateBY DirK BeaSHOre

Two-thirds of the way through the regular season, the Pirates have only allowed seven touchdowns all year. After giving up one TD against 5A Lansing the first week of the season, the defense didn’t allow another team to cross the goal line until week four, when Bishop

Ward scored once in a 61-8 rout. However, the defense did give up 31 points to Bonner Springs in a 31-24 overtime loss. That sizeable amount of points given up by the Pirates was out of character for the defense, but the unit bounced back with an impressive

52-6 win over Turner Oct. 10. The sole Bears touchdown was a product of a turnover deep in the red zone, giving the Pirate defense only a few yards of space.

Piper has one of the most aggressive front three in the state. Seniors Sean Pahls, Kilil Richards, and Christian Spencer have been giving the Pirates a much-needed push on the defensive side of the football. The speed on the outside of the line that Pahls and Richards provide help contain otuside running teams and allow them to get pressure quickly on the quarterback. Spencer helps control the middle, often taking on multiple blockers to free up other players. Defensive coordinator Larry Beashore is the motivator behind the defense every week.

Pahls leads Class 4A-1 in sacks with nine, according to MaxPreps.com. Pahls’ big numbers help take a lot of pressure off of the defensive backs and even can force other teams to limit their passing game. Senior linebacker Colton Beebe is in second for total tackles with 84. Beebe, at a formidable 240 pounds, makes running the ball a struggle for opponents. The solid inside-outside combination that Pahls and Beebe provide leaves no clear advantage for opposing teams.

Shutting out Baldwin and Louisburg, two of the best 4A schools in the state, has likely put more of a target on the defenders’ backs. Opponents want to be the team to score against the Piper D. The defense is aggressive enough to lead the team to state, and other factors of the game, such as speed and skill on offense and special teams, complement the defense well enough to make a run at the school’s first state championship.

Friday night football is all-day process

Photo by Brenden Hensley

Project Grad prepares the concessions stand for the homecoming game Oct. 10 against Turner. The school’s organizations takes turns in running the concessions, which helps fundraise for their organization. The Pirates defeated Turner, 52-6.

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Senior ty Banes busts through the turner line early in the homecoming game Oct. 10. The game stayed close in the first half.

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Senior running back travon Jones speeds past defenders in a 52-6 win over Turner.

BY aBBY NeaLFriday night football games see

students from every grade, team, activity and social group come together as a united student body cheering on their team. Every week, students get caught up in the atmosphere created by the lights, the cheers and the action taking place on the field.

Though the turnout for games is high, most students don’t even think about the hours of work and planning necessary to make the games run smoothly. Hours are spent before, during and after each football game behind the scenes to ensure its success.

One person integral to the success of any school event is activities director Doug Key.

Key’s jobs include the organization of everything that is needed for the football games to happen, including organizing security, announcers, scoreboard operators and gatewatchers along with financing the game’s officials.

On the day of the game, Key said preparations start around 12:30 p.m. These early preparations include setting up the sound system, picking up any trash left on the field and setting up the flags on the stadium.

“A lot of people think it’s just the game, but there’s a lot of other little things,” Key said.

Pregame organization is just the beginning of Key’s duties, though. During the game, he monitors the gates

and student section, making sure no one is breaking school rules or getting hurt.

“When it comes to a home game, I have no idea what’s going on on the field,” Key said.

Home football games wouldn’t be able to run smoothly without Key, but most students go to games without ever coming into contact with him. However, nearly everyone who goes to a game sees another important group of people: those who operate the concessions stand.

It’s hard to imagine a Friday night football game without popcorn, nachos or candy, but the people who make these gameday staples are often overlooked.

Preparation for the evening’s game begins two hours before the game, and there are no breaks in the work. The concessions stay open throughout the game until the food runs out, and there’s always a steady line of people waiting for their snacks.

When freshman Hannah Haworth worked at the concession stand for a fundraiser, she didn’t anticipate the work she’d have to put in.

“It was a lot more stressful than I thought it would be,” Haworth said.

From the music to the popcorn and nachos to the scoreboard, football games go far beyond the players on the field.

The Pirates play at Basehor-Linwood Friday in the first round of district play.

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October 16, 2014 Pirate sports 11boys’ soccer

BY Katie SULLiVaNRespect all, fear none. This is a way to describe the boys’ soccer

team. Have respect for all teammates, and fear nothing that will be thrown at the team.

For some schools, there are difficulties with upperclassmen playing on teams with underclassmen.

It is a common stereotype that freshmen and sophomores are treated poorly by their older teammates, being made responsible for all of the team’s dirty work, getting made fun of and being left out. This does not seem to be the case for the team.

Sophomore Gabe Pappert said, “You’re treated as an individual more than as a class.”

He said they are thought of as the people they are, not the grade they are in.

Despite the age gaps, the team has had no problem becoming a close-knit group.

“We all get along pretty well,” sophomore Michael King said. “We’re friends with upperclassmen and the upperclassmen are friends with us.”

Sophomore Emmett Lockridge said, “I get along well with almost everyone on the team.”

Sophomore Jesse McCollum said he is friends with the upperclassmen. He said, “We even go out to dinner sometimes after games.

The upperclassmen also agree that they get

along with younger teammates.“We get along very well. We are like a

well-oiled machine,” junior Nathan Orel said. A common misconception is that the

underclassmen have to do everything the upperclassmen do not want to do, but according to freshman Joshua Brown, this is not the case.

Brown said, “We have to take equipment down to the field and bring it back up, but that’s about it.”

“We don’t really make them do anything hard. They just have to take care of the equipment before and after practices,” junior Clay Ford said.

According to Orel, the juniors and seniors are “taking the underclassmen under our wings.” The upperclassmen are seen as role models to the younger players.

“I look up to them and I want to be like them,” Brown said.

The comradery among teammates may be helping them in the games. So far the team has five wins, four losses and two games that ended in a tie.

The JV team has won two games. They also have two losses and three ties.

In junior Rese Wynn’s opinion, the team couldn’t be better.

Wynn said, “On a scale of one to 10, we are Optimus Prime.”

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Junior Logan Wilson blocks off a defender as he dribbles the ball against Heritage Christian academy Sept. 16. the Pirates defeated their opponents 4-1.

Senior tyler albracht focuses on his kick against Heritage Christian academy. the Pirates won the home game.

Age just a number in team unityUpperclassmen lead younger peers to post winning record.

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Scoreboard/CalendarCross Country

Varsity9-4 @ Basehor Moon 9th, Zwart 12th,

Greenlee 22nd, O’Mara 23rd, Beashore 25th.

Schneider 2nd, Mar-quardt 13th.

Holt 3rd, Droppleman 19th.

Williams 13th.9-11 @Santa Fe trail Moon 6th, Zwart 8th,

Holt 12th, Beashore 13th, Greenlee 16th, & O’Mara 19th

Schneider 1st, Dropple-man 2nd, Schumaker 11th

9-17 @ turner Schneider 6th,Moon 8th,

Beashore 19th, Green-lee 20th

9-20 @ Bonner Springs Schneider 19th

9-25 @ Ottawa Moon 10th,Schneider 5th10-9 @ Louisburg Medalists: Moon,

Beashore, O’Mara, Holt, Zwart, Droppleman, Schneider, Williams, ayers, McCallop, rovenstine

10-16 @ WyCo10-20 regionals @ WyCo Park

FootballVarsity

9-5 vs. Lansing 20-14 W9-12 @ Baldwin 20-0 W9-19 @ Louisburg 24-0 W 9-26 @ Bishop Ward 61-8 W10-3 vs. Bonner 24-31 L10-10 vs. turner 52-6 W10-17 @ Basehor10-23 vs. tonganoxie 10-31 @ atchison

JV/Freshman9-4 vs. Blue Valley 6-45 L9-8 @ Lansing 29-20 W9-15 vs. Baldwin 28-21 W9-22 @ Louisburg 16-30 L9-29 vs. Bishop Ward10-6 @ Bonner 18-10 W10-13 @ turner 28-13 W10-20 vs. Basehor

soccerVarsity

8-29 vs. Spring Hill 0-0 t9-2 @ Perry 12-3 W9-4 @ turner 1-2 L9-8 vs. Maranatha 4-0 W 9-10 vs. Maur Hill 2-2 t 9-16 vs. Heritage 4-1 W9-18 vs. tonganoxie 2-3 L9-22 vs. Louisburg 4-0 W 9-25 vs. Bishop Ward 1-0 W9-30 @ Basehor 0-1 L10-2 @ Bishop Miege 0-1 L 10-7 vs. Mill Valley 0-9 L10-9 @ Sh Hghts - canceled10-13 vs. Bonner 3-0 W

10-16 vs. Lansing 10-21 @ Paola

JV8-29 vs. Spring Hill 1-1 t9-4 @ turner 2-0 W9-10 vs. Maur Hill 0-1 L9-18 vs. tonganoxie 0-0 t 9-25 vs. Bishop Ward 0-3 L9-30 @ Basehor 2-1 W10-2 @ Bishop Miege 0-3 L 10-7 @ Mill Valley 0-6 L10-9 @ Sh Hghts - canceled10-13 @ Bonner 2-0 W10-16 @ Lansing10-21 vs. Paola

Volleyball Varsity 9/2 @ Lansing 0-3 L9/11 @ Spring Hill Quad 5-29-13 @ Lansing tourn. 1-89-16 vs. Bonner 3-2 W9-23 vs. turner 3-0 W9-27 vs. Bishop Ward 8-49-30 @ Bishop Ward 0-3 L

10-4 @ Spring Hill 1-1010-7 @ tonganoxie 3-2 W10-9 @ Maranatha 3-0 W10-11@ WyCo - 10-0 - 1st10-14 vs. Basehor10-16 @ Jeff. West10-21 vs. Baldwin10-22 vs. Mill Valley

JV9-2 @ Lansing 1-2 L9-10 vs. Baldwin 6-19-11 vs. Osawatomie 6-29-13 vs. Blue Valley N. 5-59-16 vs. Bonner 2-0 W9-20 @ Louisburg 6-39-23 vs. turner 2-0 W9-27 vs. Bishop Ward 8-39-29 @ Baldwin 6-09-30 @ Bishop Ward 2-0 W10-4 vs. Basehor 9-4 10-7 @ tonganoxie 2-010-13 @ Mill Valley 4-210-14 vs. Basehor10-16 @ Jeff. West10-21 vs. Baldwin10-22 vs. Mill Valley

Girls’ Golf8-26 @ Mill Valley team: 6th Pennington 5th9-2 @ Piper team: 4th Pennington 2nd9-9 @ Paola JV team: 2nd9-16 @ Hayden Pennington 6th 9-18 @ Osage City team: 2nd Pennington 1st, Wing 6th 9-24 @ Paola Pennington 1st, Wing 6th9-29 @ Jeff. West Pennington 1st, Wing 4th, Jones 8th10-6 @ Gardner edgerton Pennington & Wing 1st Jones & Knetter 6th10-9 @ Basehor - canceled10-13 regionals - 2nd Pennington 2nd, Wing 6th

Coming together as a unit helps result in team successBY SteVeN HODGe

The volleyball team has been hard at work to come together as one and to live up to the standard

set last year. With five returning varsity members, senior Jadyn Anderson said that it is basically like having a new team.

“We’ve had to relearn to play with different people next to us and learn to trust each other,” Anderson said.

With a record of 12-9, the team is well on its way to coming together as one again.

“It was a rocky start at the beginning of the season, but already halfway through we have come together, and we are a power to be reckoned with,” Anderson said.

In all sports, communication is key, and Anderson believes that they have accomplished that.

With such a successful season last year, the team is striving to come out on top again. Anderson said that the team has really lived up to the challenge of being bigger and better.

A team cannot succeed without strong relationships among its members. The Lady Pirates have accomplished this more than last year.

Senior Jordan Wagner said, “This year has had its ups and downs, but I feel like we are getting along more this year than we did last.”

Wagner said, “The fact that we talk outside of volleyball practice and games makes us stronger as a team.”

Wagner noted that without

interaction outside of the sport, a team cannot succeed.

Anderson spoke for the whole team when she said, “Being positive is what we all think is key to staying on top in matches.”

Parents from opposing schools praised the team for having positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.

Anderson said, “We took first in the WyCo Tournament and had many compliments from other teams’ parents on how humble and nice the girls on our team were.”

Anderson said she is proud to be a senior leader on the team because of how the girls hold themselves as individuals even when they aren’t playing.

Being a senior means juggling a lot of work at once. But for these senior girls, volleyball helps relieve their stress and makes them better people.

Anderson said that to be a senior on the team means to set a good example for the younger teammates and work harder than ever in the past.

Seniors have to be team leaders.Wagner said, “Being a senior on

the team has made me more of a leader on and off the court.”

the Pirates celebrates a point Oct. 11 at KC-Harmon on their way to the WyCo tournament championship.Photo by Hannah Bargas

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The Pirates’ Log went to press Oct. 14.

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Cross Country: By the numbers ...

“Hills are the toughest part of cross country for sure. I can’t stand them. They leave me out of breath and exhausted.”

Girls’ Golf

BY CarLY JOHNSON Pressure can be beneficial in certain situations. It can help a person perform well by adding focus and concentration. The girls on the golf team deal with pressure every tournament. With golf being an individualized sport, it is easy for the players to experience the stress and pressure of performing well. Senior Cali Wing said, “When I go into a tournament, I can’t be in a bad mood. I have to leave all of my problems outside of the tournament.” The girls on the team have a variety of methods to prepare for a tournament. Senior Emily Pennington said, “Before tournaments, I like to stretch and get in my zone. I usually hit a few practice shots and check the green speed.” Before a tournament Wing said she likes listening to music and she dislikes it when people talk to her. “I warm up at the driving range.” The girls also have varying methods when it comes to dealing with the pressure of performing well. For

Wing, she said she thinks to herself, “I have to do good on these holes.” Wing also said there is more pressure on her this season to do well, because she is ranked higher in the team. Pennington prefers not to think about it too much. “I just try to focus on the shot I’m hitting, and give it my all.” Both Wing and Pennington like to be left alone before a tournament, and enjoy listening to music. The girls competed at the regional golf tournament Oct. 13 at Village Greens Golf Course in Topeka, Kan. At the regional tournament ,the team must place in the top three to go to state, or the girls must score within the top 10. At the regional competition there are about 12 schools and 100 girls. Pennington placed 2nd at regionals with a score of 84 and Wing placed 6th with a score of 97. The team placed 2nd overall at Regionals, sending them to state.The girls will compete at state, their final tournament this season Oct. 20 at Dub’s Dread Golf Club.

BY KaiLa trOWBriDGe The cross country team has had big

changes. Physical education teacher Cory Cole stepped up to the plate as the cross country coach and is improving the team in more ways than one.

A lot of the runners like his coaching style and feel that it helps them become better runners.

“This year has been really good as far as team growth and unity, which I think is mainly thanks to Coach Cole,” sophomore Cailin O’mara said. “He’s done a lot for the team and it really shows in how we’ve been performing this year.”

Even with all the positive changes, the team is also facing several injured players. Senior Mark Stimach is not participating in meets and is only practicing scarcely because his knee shifted out of place while practicing one day. The terrain that the team runs on is full of slopes and hills,

and this is what caused his injury. These types of injuries can affect an entire season and possibly future seasons.

“I worked so hard over the summer, and all the conditioning I did was basically for nothing,” Stimach said.

With more injuries and less people running, it has the potential to hurt the team during competitions. Along with Stimach, senior Jacob Asherman, junior Ryan Marquardt and freshman Keegan Greenlee have also suffered injuries. The less people that run in meets, the less points the team can receive.

Though the team has had many setbacks, they still seem to be pulling through in the meets. The varsity girls took 2nd place at the Santa Fe Trail, Basehor-Linwood, and Turner meets, and got 1st at the Louisburg meet. Senior Chris Schneider has placed in almost every meet this season, bringing victory

to the varsity boys team on more than one occasion.

On average, the team runs about six miles each day at practice, which can take a toll on their bodies. On days when the team is working on speed, they run about four miles, and on days they are working on distance, they can run up to eight or nine miles.

An injury early in the season can affect the rest of the year. Stimach is worried that this injury will affect his baseball, power lifting, and track seasons later on in the year.

Even with the team’s injuries, the cross country team has big hopes for the remainder of the season. The team will compete Oct. 20 at Regionals. The team’s success has proved that they have not been defined by injuries. With the season dwindling, now is the time to put their hard work into action.

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Senior emily Pennington lines up her shot during the home golf tournament Sept. 2 at Dub’s Dread Golf Club.

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“I’m not very competitive. Racing is easily my least favorite aspect of running. I run for me, not to race.”

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“Running after a race sucks. I’m all sore and I just don’t feel like it.”

— Corey Williams, sophomore

“You have no oxygen running through your body. They put me straight to sleep.”

— Chris Schneider, senior

“I actually really like long runs. The only thing I could do without is the monotony.”

— Cailin O’Mara, sophomore

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cross CountryEarly season injuries cause trouble for entire team

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Night on the town: dinner and a showBY MiKaLa SULLiVaN

From the outside, Pizza Studio looks as if it’s going to be a tiny shack, with minimal seating and congested lines. However, when I stepped inside the restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised. Instead of a being packed in like a bunch of sardines in a can there was plenty of elbow room.

The establishment is a spacious and open environment, with plenty of seating and a restroom.

When you first enter Pizza Studio, it is a bit overwhelming. If it’s the first time visiting, then it may be unclear how and what to order. It is, in fact, a pizza shop, but it is unlike any other pizza place I’ve been before. Instead of getting seated, then ordering from a waitress, there is a line system.

The best analogy to describe the restaurant is the pizza version of Chipotle. At the forefront of the ordering line are giant signs that hang on the wall with an array of topping choices, cheese options, different sauces and several pizza crusts.

A customer simply you goes up to the counter and tells them the crust of his or her choosing, then travels down the line, directing the worker which toppings, cheese, sauce and seasonings desired.

At first, I was hesitant to get adventurous on my pizza creation, but my eating companion swayed me to try things that may seem out of the ordinary. I ordered the mildly spicy firecrust with the traditional tomato blend sauce. That was then topped with goat cheese, mozzarella, bacon and pepperoni.

It brought joy that the pizza was done cooking in approximately ten minutes or less. It is also quite affordable for an eleven-inch pizza and a drink at around $10. Perfect for a girls night, guys night, lunch date or hanging out. However, this is not a place I would recommend for a study date. The loud music would likely hinder or distract from studying.

The pizza was delicious. The cheese was perfectly melted, with a not too crisp, but almost soft thin crust, along with juicy pepperoni and bacon. I was not a fan of all the grease on top of the pizza, but it didn’t effect my opinion of the welcoming flavors.

The environment is also welcoming, energetic and alternative. On the walls there are several student art pieces on display that can be purchased if one desires. I’d recommend this restaurant to anyone craving a create-your-own pizza.

BY aBBY NeaL “The Maze Runner” is a fast-paced, action-packed

dystopian movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but deviates heavily from the novel it was adapted from.

Based on the novel by James Dashner, the movie follows a group of teenage boys trapped within a maze, with no memory of who they are or how they got there. After being trapped for years, the boys have formed a community in the clearing where they have safety from the dangers of the maze.

Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) is the newest arrival to the maze, and with his arrival comes a new host of problems to tackle. After surviving a night in the maze, Thomas joins the leaders of the community to find an exit and an answer to all their questions.

Without any comparisons to the novel it was based upon, “The Maze Runner” was a great movie. The acting, special effects, writing and cinematography were excellent. There was never a dull moment; something was always going on.

A strong point of the movie was the special effects. “The Maze Runner” was a movie that relied heavily upon special effects, but the towering maze and mechanical creatures hardly looked computer generated.

However, from the perspective of someone who has read the novel, the movie adaptation was almost painful to watch. No book-to-movie adaptation is perfect, but “The Maze Runner” was so different from the book that they almost seemed like two completely different stories.

The focus of the story was less on the element of mind games played on the boys, and more on violent action sequences that elevated the drama. In the novel, the characters are left to figure things out with their own devices, but in the movie the solutions to their problems are almost handed to them. It makes for a faster-paced story, but one that requires less thinking.

Even after the two-hour movie, I couldn’t really feel anything for the characters because I didn’t know anything about them. Even the protagonists were flat, and none of the characters had any sort of distinct personality.

Overall, “The Maze Runner” was a decent movie. It wasn’t close to being a perfect adaptation, but it was enjoyable to watch.

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A ‘Grease-y’ situation securing rights BY MADDIE HAYS

Eisenhower era. Rock ‘n’ roll. “Leave It to Beaver.” Poodle skirts.

This era saw two competing cultures: a wholesome one in which the film The Ten Commandments was celebrated, and another that was dazzled by the seemingly raunchy Elvis Presley.

Today’s popularity of the 1950s can partly be contributed to the film Grease. Catchy tunes like “Summer Nights” and “Beauty School Dropout,” are widely-known by people of all ages. When the musical was announced, many students were thrilled.

Musical director Katie Deneault said it has been some time since

a musical has had so much popularity among the school.

“We’ve not done a show of this style in the recent past at Piper,” Deneault said. “This has led to a lot of ‘buzz’ about the show, which is observable in a huge increase in auditioners and parent volunteers.”

For all shows that the department puts on, rights must be secured.

However, this musical has not been easy sailing. There were challenges in dealing with the copyrights of the script and songs.

The rights to “Grease” are held by Samuel French, which is the first time the theater department as dealt with this rights holder.

“Their process for securing a

title is much different than other holders, because ‘Grease’ is such a popular title,” Deneault said.

Cost was also an issue in securing the rights.

Deneault said, “The rental and performance rights for this title were roughly $1000 more than our average for other shows. Luckily, this show isn’t too expensive in terms of set, so that budget deficiency hasn’t been too painful so far.”

“Grease” will be performed Nov. 12-15.

Deneault said. “Even those who are traditionally Piper Theater Patrons will likely be surprised by this production.”

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Spirits from the Past @ Blue Springs, Mo.

The Beast Haunted House, Kansas City, Mo.

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hang under the names of the cast

members they belong to. Some of the costumes

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7 for one of the dance-intensive numbers at the

closing of the first act. Photos by Lauren Klapper Securing the rights for the musical “Grease” was a daunting task in comparison with productions in the past.

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1. Junior Luiz Acosta jams out to the music at the homecoming dance Oct. 11. Photo by Lauren Klapper

2. Junior Mauriawna Kidwell ties a ribbon around a balloon animal during hallway decorating the morning of Oct. 10.3. Senior Madee Erwin gasps after she is named homecoming queen, joining the just-crowned king, Jordan Guess. Photos by roni Mikesell

4. Although the freshmen and seniors tied for the most participants on Twin Day, the sophomores won the Class Cup for their homecoming week spirit and participation. Photo by Lauren Klapper

5. Black and white stripes were a common sight on Mime Monday. Junior Elizabeth Warner was just one of hundreds of students donning black and white. Photo by Lyndi Lloyd

6. Senior Steven Hodge and the other guys “shake it off” during the candidate dance at the pep assembly. Photo by Meggie Shearer

7. Sophomore Payton Nigh tries to evade freshmen Christine Ibeagi and Chardae Easley as she protects the ball during the powder puff game. Photo by roni Mikesell

1. Homecoming dance!

3. Coronation!

6. Guy candidates shake it! 7. Powder Puff Game!

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Twin Day!

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