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opinions Staffers review local natural and organic grocery stores, p. 11.
student lifeSenior Anna Korroch goes on her first date as the Ka-paun Mt. Carmel bachelor-ette, p. 14.
featureThe emphasis on healthy choices affect students more as the cafeteria makes changes to the daily menu, p. 12.
newsNew teachers talk about their alma maters, hobbies and interesting personal facts, p. 5.
sportsSenior Roc Cyphert dis-cusses the last season of his high school football career in Inside the Lines, p. 19.
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rachel walker
connor mueller meggie schafer
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- EMMA PADGETT
Recent shootings across the nation cause concernOn July 20 at the premiere of the Dark Knight Rises in
Aurora, Colo, 12 people were shot and killed and 58 were injured. However, this was not the only recent shooting. There was a shooting at a Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wis. Aug. 5, where seven citizens died. Then, Aug. 13, there was a shooting at Texas A&M University, as a result of which three students were killed. Locally, there were four consecutive weekend shootings in Old Town starting Aug. 18 but no one was seriously injured. All these recent shootings bring up questions of safety.
“I like for people to conceal and carry,” Wichita police officer Mark Gantt said. “If people need to protect themselves, they need to protect themselves.”
The shootings have had some effects on security. The Wichita Eagle’s story entitled “Warren Theatres review security procedures in wake of Colorado shootings” said all Warren Theatre locations are adding more security officers and additional shifts for these officers as a result of the Aurora shootings. According to the article “Old Town patrons remaining loyal despite shootings” on KWCH.com, businesses in the Old Town area have continued to thrive, regardless of the multiple shootings in that area; however, some people in the area are becoming nervous with the recent influx of violence.
“I consciously think about what I would do to be prepared if an assailant came to my house [or] if I was at a restaurant,” religion teacher Tony Brandt said. “I know this sounds crazy, but I don’t like to sit with my back to the door at a restaurant.”
Kapaun Mt.Carmel has two different lockdown policies if there is someone dangerous in the building or outside of the building.The first policy focuses on what to do if there is already a safety crisis in the building. First, an administrator will notify everyone and teachers will have to keep their students out of the halls until the crisis has been addressed. An administrator will monitor the halls
to make sure everyone is safely inside the classrooms. The second policy is very similar but it deals with what to do if there is a suspected threat outside the building or headed towards it. It states that no one will be permitted in or out of the building until it is absolutely certain there is no danger around the school. Principal Chris Bloomer said the school’s policy on suspicious behavior has not changed since the shootings.
“If anyone strange is in the building, they will be asked to leave,” Bloomer said. “Any visitor or stranger needs to follow our procedure and check in with the office.”
The school also has a policy on weapons. Any student found with one will get at least a three-to-five-day suspension, or, depending on the situation, expulsion. Bloomer also said objects some consider toys—laser pens, toy guns, water or paintball guns—are considered weapons as well and will be confiscated if found.
“Toys are harmful because they are a perceived threat and they could cause a great panic,” Bloomer said.
After the shootings occurred in Aurora, gun sales increased significantly, not only in Colorado, but in Nevada and Oklahoma as well, according to the National Public Radio story “Gun Sales Are Up Sharply In Colorado Since Theater Shootings.” However, in Wichita, gun sales have not risen as a result of the shootings, Gantt said. The Wichita Eagle’s article “As attacks add up, are we ever safe?” says that safety can no longer be taken for granted. Ordinary citizens may have to start thinking and acting like police, even during their most routine activities, for instance, at school.
“I think our schools are very vulnerable because there are a bunch of young people that can be targets and a lot of times, they are targets,” Brandt said. “The biggest thing is that I will do anything to protect my students.”
“I consciously think about what I would do to be prepared if an assailant came to my house, if I was at a restaurant. I know this sounds crazy, but I don’t like to sit with my back to the door at a restaurant.”
religion teacher tony brandt
illustration by brandon le
¢HANGEStudents choose to attend Kapaun Mt. Carmel for many reasons. Most feeder school students know they will be Crusaders from as early as
kindergarten. Other students moved here. Some have parents that tell them to
attend. Similarly, students leave for a
variety of reasons: moving, feeling excluded, an inability to afford the cost of a private education or academic problems. These academic problems have become a bigger
problem since the
implementation of the parish
contracts.“I don’t know the
official number of students that left because of parish contracts,” Principal Chris Bloomer said. “The parishes are feeling stress and strain. Most parishes spend 80 percent of their budget on education. They have to scrutinize their students now more than ever before.”
Another common reason for students to leave is because of personal problems. In the past, some students have had trouble assimilating to high school for either social or academic reasons, which is why Bloomer began the Peer Mentoring program started this year. This program allows students to talk to seniors about any problems they are encountering, both personal and academic.
“I think that the Peer Mentoring program is a good way for students to be able to talk to people who understand what they are going through better than what some of the faculty might,” junior Krissy Pfeifer said. “It is just better for people to have someone to talk to that is closer in age to them. It could also be helpful towards building community and fellowship between different students.”
The seven female and four male seniors that make up the Peer Mentoring program are available to talk to students of every grade level.
“I hope to be able to help freshman and underclassman to the best of my ability,” senior Jenae Hesse said. “I know that sometimes being in an unfamiliar place and trying to learn new things is not easy. It’ll be a very rewarding experience to be able to answer their questions and make their lives a little bit easier by helping them to have a smooth transition into Kapaun Mt. Carmel.”
Bloomer also started another program this year: meetings among teachers by grade level in addition to department. The goal of the program is for teachers to
learn what strategies work best when trying to relate to particular students.
“I think every teacher-student relationship is unique,” religion teacher Chris Stewart said. “Like is attracted to like, so you naturally find yourself drifting to people who are more like you or where you just like their style. Maybe
it’s the way they do assignments, the way they do grades that the teacher can go, ‘Oh, maybe I can do that in my class to help that student.’ It’s huge.”
Though the primary focus of the meetings is on the academic performance of the students, personal issues of theirs may also be discussed if it might have an effect on a student’s behavior.
“If something major comes up in a student’s life, like they have a grandparent that dies, and I may not be aware of that but maybe another teacher is and they can just say, ‘Hey, you know, be aware that they had a relative die,’” Stewart said. “And that’s something good for me to know. That’s information you want to have about your friend. That’s information you would want to have about anybody or anyone you’re going to have interaction with.”
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Another year of lower-than-expected enrollment leads to development of new programs, minor budget cuts
Along with the introduction of new programs designed to keep student enrollment num-
bers consistent, the administration has also made minor cuts to the staff development and technology bud-gets.
Principal Chris Bloomer said teachers would still receive any ma-terials they needed this year. He is optimistic about the budget and enrollment projections for the next several years.
“The budgetary impact might
have more to do with the economy because people have been able to tithe less,” Bloomer said. “I think that the ability to stay ahead of the curve in enrollment keeps us from ever being in trouble.”
Large budget cuts avoided due to foresight
- CAROLINE ENGLE
“I hope to be able to help freshman and underclassman to the best of my ability. I know that sometimes being in an unfamiliar place and trying to learn new things is not easy.”
senior jenae hesse
Seen on students’ Twitter accounts
My parents just told me they can’t find my birth certificate... THAT’S FINE WHO NEEDS A BIRTH CERTIFICATE ANYWAY
@Madrazook
I’m at school more than I am at home. This is a problem.
@Datgreek1
Showering and brushing teeth accomplish 2 things at once.
@watup_im_steven
Soccer players run more in one half than I run in a year #respect @katieannnn44
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How well do you know the new teachers?Match the teacher with a fact about them. The first three students
to submit the correct answers to Room 215 will receive a prize.
As a senior, was voted most likely to come back and teach at KMC
Rides a motorcycle
Karla Vogel
Dorothe Hoppe
Raymond Luman
Anne Grommet
Jonathan Morgan
Makes own soap from lye and fat
Lived in Irian Jaya, Indonesia for three years
Born in Germany
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courtesy of mary o’connor
ilustrations by susan wrinn
courtesy of angie vailas
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KMC welcomes 10 new teachers 5newsseptember
Jim FlaxPosition - counselor for
students with last names starting with I-M
Hobbies - painting houses, gardening and sports
Interesting Fact - has nine brothers and five sisters
Elaine RobinsonPosition - teaches Honors Spanish I, Spanish II and
Spanish IIIKMC Activities - freshman
volleyball coachHobbies - writing and
design
Raymond LumanPosition - teaches Algebra
I, Honors Geometry and Geometry
High School - KMC 2006Interesting Fact - both his
parents are teachers
Amanda PrietoPosition - teaches Spanish I
and Honors Spanish IIHigh School - KMC 2006
Interesting Fact - married another KMC graduate
Karla VogelPosition - Program
Coordinator for St. Gianna Health Academy
College - Fort Hays State University (Bachelors), University of Maryland
(Masters)
David KentPosition - teaches Biology and Honors BiologyCollege - Wichita State University (Bachelors), Brigham Young University (Masters)
Jonathan MorganPosition - teaches Intro to Algebra, Algebra I and Honors Algebra IHobbies - watching classic filmsInteresting Fact - has two siblings adopted from India
Anne GrommetPosition - teaches Honors Algebra I and II College - University of NebraskaHobbies - gardening and camping
Dorothe HoppePosition - teaches Chemistry, Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry Hobbies - yoga, swimming and traveling
Marc TaylorPosition - teaches Freshman ChemistryCollege - University of Oklahoma (Bachelors), Baylor University (Masters)
information obtained by monica davied, olivia ayres; photos by connor mueller
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/DESIGN EDITORsarah frangenbergMANAGING/STUDENT LIFE EDITORrachel walkerPHOTOGRAPHY EDITORconnor muellerONLINE PHOTO EDITORmelissa mckinneyBUSINESS MANAGERgabby ferraro NEWS EDITORcaroline engleOPINIONS EDITORgrace hesseSPORTS EDITORamanda schmitzONLINE STORY EDITORkatie crandallCIRCULATION MANAGERmonica daviedASST. NEWS EDITORemma padgettASST. DESIGN EDITORali oatsdeanSTAFF WRITERSolivia ayres, nicholle wardSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHERStyler drinnen, emilie kennedy, crystal klaichang, sophie loehr, briana lopez, melissa mckinney, graham oldfather, meggie schafer, georgia schaefer, kaila trollopeADVISERashley watkins
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one third of American adults are obese. While this is a startling statistic, should this rate affect what is served in the lunchroom? Should high school students be able to decide for themselves? It may be beneficial to the overall health of students if food intake is monitored more closely.
Because of new guidelines enacted by the state, the cafeteria is requiring fruits and vegetables to be served with every student’s meal. Also, 50 percent of the bread products served must be whole grain. These changes should be welcomed; they are not something to complain about. It shows our cafeteria staff cares what we put into our bodies. Students can still purchase cookies and fries if desired, but these new rules ensure they get something healthy in addition to these, which could create good habits. These guidelines help teach students that unhealthy foods can be enjoyed in moderation, as long as they
are accompanied with more nutritional options.
Though these new changes bring many benefits, they may not be welcomed by all. Often, old habits can be hard to break the longer they continue. If students
have gotten used to not eating a fruit or vegetable every day for lunch, they may not welcome these changes. Also, high school students are at an age when they are expected
to make decisions on their own. If the cafeteria places too many restrictions on what students can and cannot eat, are they really learning how to make healthy decisions? In the end, however, healthy eating is required at school, students can still go home and eat whatever they want. Therefore, stick it out for the school day and then, if you really want to, go home and pig out. The choice is yours.
Though these changes may seem restricting or annoying, they are entirely beneficial. Making better food choices will not be the end of the world and it will not hurt, rather, it may lead to better health.
Healthy cafeteria changes should be welcomed
Dear PALADIN readers, Though school may seem rough, this year will fly by; therefore, we should make the
best of it. Stay strong, keep the faith and be yourself. In the words of Kelly Dandurand, “Make good choices.” As always, we invite your ideas, input and letters. All letters should be under 150 words and signed. We reserve the right to edit or omit any letters. Baseless accusations, libelous statements, insults or unsigned letters will not be considered for publication. Take letters to Room 215 or mail to the address on this page.
Sincerely, Sarah Frangenberg, Editor-in-Chief
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““More than one third of American adults are obese.”
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Girls, do you ever think how much easier our lives would be if we were boys? Boys, are you ever bored with your lives? I do not know about
most people, but these thoughts run through my mind a lot. Speak-ing with an unbiased opinion of course, males have a much easier life than females. This is just the cold, hard truth.
First of all, boys can just wake up in the morning for school, or for anything, and do squat. If we did that, all hell
would break loose. We have to style hair, do makeup and pick
out an outfit. Guys wake up, throw on some pants and a shirt and call it good. Also, it is a social norm for girls to shave their legs. Sure, men have to shave their faces, but legs take lon-ger. And eyebrows? Having perfectly shaped, nothing-out-of-line eyebrows only applies to girls. Boys can have as bushy and out-of-control eyebrows as they please. Not. Fair.
For formal events, there is no denying that we women have much more to do in way of preparation.
Nails, hair, makeup, tan, shoes and dresses are only scratching the sur-face. Plus, we have to buy a new dress for each dance. The boys can have the same pants, shoes, belt and shirt for all four years. I will give the guys some credit; they do have to buy the tickets and dinner, which is much appreci-ated.
From a different perspective on the subject, how can it be remotely fun being a guy? They do not get the excitement of shopping for a new dress every dance. They will never ex-perience the fun of getting ready for events with your girlfriends. I cannot even imagine what the boys would be doing. Washing their hair together? Ironing their clothes? Shining their shoes? It is beyond me. Also, a world without girl drama would for sure be boring.
I am not sexist and do not wish to undermine the guys. Looking solely at the facts, guys seem to have it easier. Maybe there is something I am miss-ing. If you disagree with me, write a letter to the Paladin. Like I said, it is just the cold, hard truth.
Columnist comes to conclusion: girls rule, boys drool
““I do not eat organic food. I have never really been a fan of it -- plus, it is more expensive than everything else.”
senior caroline christman
““Organic milk is all I get. My mom buys it, but I cannot ever taste the difference.”
junior alyssa anderson
““It would definitely have to be strawberries because they taste really juicy and are good with dinner and dessert.”
freshman luke hesse
““I like free range eggs because they give the omelet a more fulfilling taste.”
sophomore elliot kindel
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information obtained by grace hesse,rachel walker
Hartman Arena
Comparison of location, crowds, size of Wichita arenas Intrust Bank Arena
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Hartman Arena
was one of Wichita’s go-
to venues for tours and
performances until the
Intrust Bank Arena was
built. Suddenly, art-
ists started changing
where they wanted to
perform their shows.
The new arena is big-
ger and newer, but is it
better?I feel uncomfortable in both extremely
small and large spaces. There is just something
about the Intrust Arena that feels too big, like
an overcrowded football stadium. Hartman
Arena is designed differently, with the stage at
one end and the seats surrounding it on three
sides, rather than the stage being in the middle
and surrounded on all sides with seats, like In-
trust.This limits my range of view and makes
the building seem much smaller.
Another thing I dislike about Intrust is
the huge crowds. The amount of people there
almost distracts from the show itself. I feel as
though there is barely enough room to breathe.
Hartman is smaller, with a nice open area for
people to mill about and purchase beverages
and T-shirts. There are still a lot of people
there, but the amount seems much more man-
ageable.
Both arenas have excellent sound qual-
ity, but I have found that my experiences at
Hartman were better than those at Intrust. My
favorite part about going to concerts is that
buzzing sound in my ears afterward. Being on
the floor at Hartman allowed for a much closer
concert experience. I’ve been close to the stage
at Intrust as well; however, it was not as thrill-
ing.The problem with comparing two totally
different arenas is just that - they are two to-
tally different arenas. Intrust is better built for
odd events such as Cirque du Soleil, hockey
games and the circus, as it is more easily con-
verted for various stages and props. I feel as
though the Hartman Arena is better suited for
close-encounter concert experiences. There
are fewer fans and the sound quality is fantas-
tic. I look back on the concerts I have been to
at Hartman with fondness, and I cannot wait
to return.
Intrust Bank Are-na vs. Hartman Arena? Is there even a com-parison? Besides being newer, Intrust Bank has several other reasons why it is the obvious winner. Holding 15,000 spectators, Intrust beats Hartman, which has a concert capacity of only 6,700, according
to hartmanarena.com and stadiums.findthe-
data.org. With so many seats, there are many
ticket options regarding price and seat loca-
tion. Tickets can be as cheap as $15 depending
on the entertainment and how far back you are
seated. Near Old Town, Century II and several
hotels, its location is one of its greatest quali-
ties. Restaurants are in walking distance of the
front doors. Most students live closer to down-
town than Hartman’s location in Park City. Be-
sides the Kansas Coliseum and a dilapidated
Wild West World, Hartman has no surrounding
attractions.Intrust’s architecture is modern and eye-
appealing. Windows run the entire length of
the exterior, bringing in natural light and views
of downtown Wichita. A bit of an eyesore, Hart-
man is a large box with no windows and no ar-
chitectural dimension. Clean and up-to-date,
Intrust’s bathrooms are a much needed escape
from the usual public bathrooms with dirt-en-
crusted toilets and unsanitary sinks.If you do not have time to eat dinner be-
fore going to Intrust, there is no need to fret.
According to intrustbankarena.com, Intrust
has an array of concessions including Papa
John’s pizza, Carlos O’Kelly’s, barbecue, hot
dogs, grilled chicken, popcorn, french fries
and soft drinks. This arena is perfect for dinner
and a show. Due to the arena’s quality, Intrust is
able to book appealing performers such as Bar-
ry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift,
Brad Paisley, Bon Jovi, Nickelback, Brooks and
Dunn, Daughtry, Michael Buble, Rascal Flatts,
Dave Matthews Band, Zac Brown Band, Dane
Cook, Kid Rock, Kenny Chesney and Tim Mc-
Graw. There is even more to look forward to
at Intrust. From sports to concerts to amazing
speakers, Intrust has an ever-changing calen-
dar of events certain to entertain people of all
ages.
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asst. design editor
vs.gabby ferrarobusiness manager
LOCATION: 1715 N. Rock RoadMOST POPULAR ITEMS: Coconut water, seaweed snacks and Noosa YogurtPRICES: organic milk: $3.99 16 oz. roast beef: $14.08strawberries: $ 3.79 SECTIONS OFFERED: pet care, books, vitamins and supplements, small produce section, frozen food and health and beauty
Natural Grocers had more packaged goods than Fresh Market, such as meat and cheese, and a larger variety of frozen food options. They have reusable boxes instead of plastic bags at checkout.
LOCATION: 1800 N. Rock Road (Bradley Fair)MOST POPULAR ITEMS: Rotis-serie chicken salad, French rounds (which are toasted and sliced), French baguettes with but-ter and garlic and bananasPRICES: organic milk: $4.19 16 oz. roast beef is $9.99. three packages of strawberries: $10SECTIONS OFFERED: Salad bar, produce, floral department, deli, bulk products (candy and nuts), bakery and standard grocery aisles with canned goods
LOCATION: 8141 E. 21st St. N. (Bradley Fair)MOST POPU-LAR ITEMS: chicken pot pie, Synergy energy drinks, Grace’s Best Cookies, or-ganic produce and supplementsPRICES: milk: $2.997 oz roast beef: $4.69strawberries: $4.99SECTIONS OFFERED: produce, dairy, health drinks/health foods, deli and bakery, supplements, self-serve grains/rice/beans, snacks, meat, gluten free/allergy foods, cleaning supplies, cook-ing utensils, eating area/bar and skin care
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LOCATION: 2929 E. Central MOST POPULAR ITEMS: vitamins, gluten-free items and fresh producePRICES: milk: $3.496 oz. roast beef: $6.45strawberries: $5.99SECTIONS OFFERED: clothes/hair accessories, school supplies, kitchen/home utensils, deli, toiletries/cleaning supplies, hair salon/supplies, sup-plements, produce, gluten-free products, snacks, bread, frozen meats and bargain sections
Students visit health food stores, evaluating prices, items, sections offered
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Food for Thought felt a little “closed-in” with a small grocery section; however, it had a cute set-up and offered more than food, such as aprons, kitchen supplies, candles and even a hair salon.
The Fresh Market had a warm feel to it. All the foods were organic and mostly gluten-free products. The classical music that played gave the store a very “posh” feeling. They also offered free coffee and put flowers in the front of the store which made it smell nice.
Green Acres and Food for Thought were very similar in food choic-es offered; however, Green Acres was less expensive.It had a ca-sual and inviting atmosphere that made one feel at ease.
- MONICA DAVIED AND OLIVIA AYRES
You are what you eat. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Many high school students have heard these sayings, but may not take the time to consider their meanings or take them to heart.
According to the article “Healthy Eating Statistics: Amer-ica’s Obesity Crisis” on thehealthyeatingguide.com, simply substituting whole grains for “white” carbohydrates and eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can sub-stantially lower the risk for heart or other health problems; however, Americans still spend more than $140 billion on fast food every year.
“[I think the] main reason kids generally eat unhealthy is because healthy food doesn’t taste as good as unhealthy food and kids have not been given the proper guidance in how to eat healthy,” PE teacher Marie Thomas said.
Junior Julia Taylor, who is participating in cross country this season, said she enjoys eating healthily in order to up-hold a good lifestyle.
“[People who eat healthily] want to maintain a good body image and have control,” Taylor said. “A lot of people are careful [about what they eat] because when you hit col-lege, if you’re not eating healthy it really affects your body.”
Along with the short-term risk of obesity, Thomas said a major long-term effect of eating poorly is the risk of diabetes, along with an unhealthy lifestyle in general.
“Healthy eating will help enhance everyday performance and allow a person to maintain a healthy weight,” Thomas said.
Taylor said she keeps herself in shape by eating a light
lunch before running after school, usually consisting of fruits and vegetables or a protein bar. Taylor also said she tries to control how often she snacks and only eats healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, or nuts.
Senior Kasey Weixelman, on the other hand, said a nor-mal lunch for her would be macaroni and a muffin. She also said she snacks on anything that is available, such as Oreos or ice cream, but is still only 115 pounds. However, Weixel-man said there are benefits of healthy eating, such as being more active.
“It’s important to get in the habit of [eating healthy],” she said. “If I didn’t have a high metabolism, I’d be in trouble.”
Taylor said there can be drawbacks to eating healthily. She said unhealthy food has a much greater effect when con-sumed if the body is not accustomed to it; however, people who watch their diet are always able to know what they are consuming and can feel more confident.
“Once you start making changes [to your diet] you have more energy,” Taylor said. I think it’s really important to start eating [healthy food] at a young age because it will make [the rest of] your life a lot easier if you’re already in the habit of it.”
- KATIE ELLIOTT
Students, coach discuss eating habits, benefits of healthy diet
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If a person were to fill his car’s gas tank with sugar water and oil, would the car run?
This is the analogy cafeteria direc-tor Chris Farha used to illustrate the body’s needs for healthy food.
“Americans have gotten into a pattern of eating less healthy foods,” Farha said. “I think the changes [in school cafeteria guidelines] really were made to help students in the future on a healthier path in eating and to com-bat obesity. I support that constant education.”
School cafeterias are now required to serve lunches containing 750 to 850 calories, only whole grain bread, and five cups of different types of vegeta-bles per week. Farha said these new guidelines are more of a framework for the cafeteria, since it does not serve frozen products that these rules regu-late and was already serving healthy food.
“[The] changes were dramatic for public schools, but everything here is the same,” she said.
She also said that, despite some students’ beliefs, fries and cookies are served on the exact same schedule as they were last year. Other changes were incorporated into the existing menu; for example, serving brown rice, whole grains, and a variety of vegetables.
“Our bodies really need a broad spectrum [of food] to get nutrients,” Farha said. “Fruits and vegetables are packed with essential nutrients.”
To encourage students to develop healthy diets, the cafeteria has also put new vending machines in the se-nior lounge. These contain organic milk, flavored water, and other healthy foods that Farha said serve as a con-stant reminder of the need to stay healthy.
“[KMC] students are really for-tunate because [cafeteria manager] Denise [Unruh] is very focused on pre-paring foods in a healthy way that taste great,” Farha said. “If we can encour-age the purchase of [foods] that can be good fuel for the brain, why not?”
New cafeteria guidelines help students with healthy habits
- KATIE ELLIOTT
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•More than 1/3 of American adults are OBESE.•IN COMPARISON, 10% were obese in the 1950s.•No state in the country has an obesity prevalence of less than 20%.•Kansas has an obesity prevalence of 29.6%.•In 2000, no state had a prevalence of 30% or more; now 12 do.•The average weight for a 10 year old went up nearly 11 POUNDS from 1963 to 2002.•In the past three decades, obesity for 12-19 year olds has more than tripled.•Sweets, desserts, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks make up 25% of the calories consumed by Americans.
FOOD FACTS
information obtained from cdc.gov, cbsnews.com, thehealthyeatingguide.com
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s first ever Bachelorette has been
chosen: senior Anna Korroch. Over the course of th
is year,
Korroch will be going on a date with a new suitor chosen by
the Paladin staff each month. At th
e end of the year, K
orroch
will choose which date she enjoyed the most.
“I think it will be an interesting, funny experience,”
Korroch said. “I don’t know what’s going to come of it or what
it’s going to be like, but it will b
e fun.”
Her first date was with senior Blake Torline, a football
player chosen for his friendly personality. It took place
Friday, August 31.
“The date was pretty good,” Korroch said. “We just went
to Jimmy John’s and had a quick lunch. I li
ked that he played
country music. I wish he would’ve let m
e drive his car, but he
didn’t for some reason.”
Korroch said Torline was polite and acted like a
gentleman. He paid for her food and held the door open for
her. After lunch, th
ey returned to the KMC parking lot and
played catch with his football.
“[Korroch] was fun to talk to and enjoyable to be around,”
Torline said. “I acted very chivalrously. She obviously enjoyed
her date with me, and I think I w
ould be the best candidate
for her to pick.”
Korroch said Torline was a good date, but she is not sure
if he will b
e her choice.
“It was better than I expected for the first date,” Korroch
said. “I hope the next ones are just as fun.”
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“I don’t know what’s going to come of [be-ing the bachelorette] or what it’s going to be like, but it will be fun.”
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1. PLAYING THE GUITAR, junior John Rogerson promotes the Knights of St. Cecilia at the activities fair Aug. 29. “We were trying to show people that even if you can’t play an instrument, we can teach you, and [the club is] open to anyone who loves music,” Rogerson said.
2. WAVING THEIR RALLY TOWELS, students participate in a yell practice led by the cheerleaders Aug. 30. Students learned new cheers along with practicing exist-ing cheers for the upcoming football season.
3. EXAMINING THEIR PROJECT, juniors Audrey Grant and Gabby Torline finish a shoe for 3-D art Sept. 6. “[The best part] is making new 3-D creations,” Grant said.
4. IN THE OLD GYM, seniors Anne Hickerson and Hannah Bongers attend the Back to School Dance Aug. 24. “We loved just getting our dance on,” Bongers said. “The seniors made it a lot of fun.”
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Anatomy and Physiology teacher and girls basketball coach Marvin Estes, often described as charming and charismatic, now walks the halls with his equally charm-ing wife, Wendy Estes.
Twenty-eight years after originally teaching at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, both are here again: Marvin as the Anatomy and Physiology teacher, and Wendy as a substi-tute teacher during English teacher Angela Etheredge’s maternity leave.
“[Teaching at the same school] is han-dy,” Marvin said. “It’s exciting.”
Although the gener-al student population
may not know who Wendy is, the girls basketball team would recognize her.
“She was so excited for the state c h a m p i o n s h i p ,”
senior basketball player Hannah Lien-
hard said. “See-ing them
together is so sweet. Both of them would do anything for [the girls basketball team], and we all know that.”
On the first day of class this year, Wen-dy admitted to one English class she did not care for basketball until she became acquainted with the players. Last season, she missed only one game.
The couple met at music camp in high school. Although they attended the camp every summer and saw each other at mu-sic contests, they were not friendly with one another.
“I thought he was a cocky jock,” Wen-dy said. “I’m sure he thought I was a stuck-up snob.”
It was not until college that they be-came better acquainted. After graduation, Wendy’s first teaching job was in Conway Springs, Marvin’s hometown. Marvin was stationed on the East Coast for the Navy.
“I came home and called her to ask her on a date but she already had one,” Marvin said. “I went back to the Navy, and that was it for a year. The next time, it was an ob-vious set-up. My sister called me to have lunch. Wendy came in and ate with us. I
asked her out again to the Officer’s Club.”That was Thursday night. After a date
each night that weekend, he knew he had found a future spouse. The couple an-nounced their engagement that Monday. One reason for the rushed proposal was their age — 25 years old.
“We were old,” Wendy said. “We both knew the kind of person the other was.”
Forty-four years later, the couple still agrees that KMC is the best school either has taught at.
“I would not have come out of retirement for any other school,” Mar-vin said. “I’ve been twice as blessed to teach here two times. The kids, community, spirit. The [KMC] com-munity. There’s nothing like it.”
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AND ESTESKMC’s cutest couple teaches together once again
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DURING LUNCH HOUR, teachers Marvin and Wen-dy Estes eat together in Wendy’s classroom. The couple taught together at Kapaun Mt. Carmel to-gether 28 years ago, and have reunited this year.
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“[I like] to see my brother grow up and play sports. Also, seeing Jacob in the halls is always fun. He likes to get to school way earlier than I do. But of course he does, he’s a freshman!”
senior danielle gomez
Earlier this school year, it was an-nounced that one of the debate and foren-sics students had attained the degree of Premier Distinction — the highest honor in the National Forensic League (NFL).
To earn this honor, senior NFL presi-dent Lucia Scott had to compete in com-petitions to reach 1,500 NFL points. Stu-dents receive six points for a win and three points for a loss at each competition.
“It was so unreal,” Scott said. “It was also incredible that I was in the top one-half percent of all students in the country who participate in debate and forensics.”
Debate and forensics coach Lynn Miller said Scott’s hard work and leader-ship abilities are what make her valuable
to the team.“Simply put, she has worked extreme-
ly hard to be competitive in both debate and forensics,” Miller said. “While many students only actively compete in debate or forensics, Lucia has excelled in both and has been extremely successful.”
Even with the pride of this distinction, Scott says the simple joy of competing fu-els her love of debate and forensics.
“Debate and forensics challenge me,” Scott said. “Debate brought me out of my shell sophomore year. It’s become my high school identity, who I am at this stage of my life. I love the competition and the people I’ve met.”
Senior Lucia Scott receives degree of distinction for debate, forensics
IN CLASS, senior Lucia Scott leads a debate. Scott, who just attained a degree of Premier Distinction from the National Forensic League, has a “unique talent in the area of public speak-ing and argumentation,” debate and forensics coach Lynn Miller said.
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“My favorite part is being able to keep an eye on Ash-ley and on all of the guys her age to make sure they know their place with her. [I don’t like] having to take her to school with me.”
senior forrest kozan
“[Older siblings] can protect you, and it’s comfortable being here with them. My least favorite part is that Alex’s friends pick on me.
freshman nathan mills
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“Getting advice from Jer-emy about the teachers [is good]. The worst part is getting to school re-ally early because I have to ride with him.
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Student urges classmates to continue legacy of school spiritComing from back to back state cham-
pionships in basketball, with more than 300 student spectators present for the entire the tournament, it is easy to see why Kapaun Mt. Carmel has the best student section in the city. With loud chants, unifying themes and an overwhelming sense of enthu-siasm, our student section will once again take the crown.
Last year’s senior class be-gan and fostered the movement toward student enthusiasm for athletic events. Two seniors in particular, Andy Hurtig and Danny Mitchell, were responsible for the transformation. From starting new chants to commissioning “spirit buses” these two really got the ball rolling.
But getting the ball rolling will only get it so far. This year’s student section needs
to turn the ball into a wheel and attach that wheel to an internal combustion engine. Some stu-dents have already started off the year well by attending the KMC yell practice Aug. 30. The next evening at the KMC v. Northwest football game, students rallied to the new cheers and set the sta-dium ablaze.
School spirit does not ex-tend only to basketball and foot-ball, however. Our school has many other sports whose players
love having their fans support them. Home games are usually the most popular while away games generally do not get much at-tention. In order to maintain the standing
of number one student section, all games need some kind of turn out. It scares our opponenets when we roll in with a bigger student body showing than anybody else, anywhere else.
The student body has the power to turn the tide of the game. If our team may be losing, a surge of enthusiasm from the students translates to enthusiasm from the players. By keeping the noise level high and the spirit roaring, students can create an entirely different kind of sporting event.
So this year I ask you, why not lead a Crusader charge through City League and beyond? This year, I challenge you to rev that internal combustion engine and get the wheel moving again. This year, I chal-lenge you to once again conquer the city and to take the crown. Where school spirit leads, victories follow.
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The cold air hangs thick like a heavy blanket. It is Friday night and as the Cru-saders rush onto the field, everyone goes crazy with cheers and screams of delight. This is what senior Roc Cyphert experi-ences almost every week of the season.
“It’s pretty exciting,” Cyphert said. “Looking out at the crowd and seeing ev-eryone going crazy gets me pumped and ready for the game.”
Both his coaches and teammates said he brings his experience to practice, and uses it to help those around him.
“I like football better than other sports because you have to play as a team,” Cyphert said. “Everyone has to come together and everyone has to strive for excellence.”
Head offensive line coach Chris Bloomer said since his freshman year, Cyphert has improved in toughness, size, strength and knowledge of the game. He also said the team is very fortunate to have Cyphert’s size and experience anchoring the offensive line this year.
“It is somewhat unusual for a sopho-more to get the shot to play varsity the way he did,” Bloomer said. “He’s made the most of it.”
Both Cyphert’s coach and teammate,
senior Alex Lutz, said he has a positive attitude and is a good role model to the younger players. According to Lutz, Cy-phert is a player with great integrity.
“He is always encouraging to every-one around him,”Lutz said. “He likes to be the first one to do everything and set an example.”
Bloomer said while Kapaun Mt. Carmel has had some outstanding offen-sive games the past few years, the game against Northwest of the 2010-2011 school year exemplifies Cyphert’s high school career.
“The memory that stands out is Roc being asked to go in his sophomore year when [then senior] Spencer Rotolo-Utz got hurt,” Bloomer said. “I’m sure he was nervous and maybe even a little scared, but he played well and it was really the be-ginning of a very special career at KMC.”
Roc said he has plans for playing football after KMC. University of Tulsa, University of Kansas, Kansas State Uni-versity, University of Arizona and several junior colleges have contacted him.
“We plan to run behind him and throw behind him,” Bloomer said. “He is the anchor of the line and the key to of-fensive success.”
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Football coach Dan Adelhardt:
“I think we could win a football state championship. Every year is different and certain things have to fall into place, but I believe we’ll be very competitive.
“Sports build special bonds, but championships make things that are much more meaningful. Having your photo or name on the trophy will always be a sense of pride.”
Volleyball coach Terri Hessman:
“To win a state championship, a lot of factors need to fall into place, at the right time. I think our volleyball team is extremely talented, and time will tell if we progress as needed throughout the fall. We need to continue to improve every practice and match, and push ourselves to be pre-pared to play state-level competitors.
“It would be such a blessing to win a state title. It would be the first volleyball state title in Kapaun Mt. Carmel history, as well as the 100th school championship. I would be so honored to be a part of that with my girls.”
Boys soccer coach Alan Shepherd:
“The thought of being the 100th state championship team really doesn’t both-er me either way; to me it’s just another championship, which in my mind are
all great. I think if we put this particular state championship up on a pedestal then doesn’t it take away some of the glory from the others? Yes, I think we can win a state championship this year as I think that ev-ery year.
“It’s about changing lives for the better and doing something they love to do. I can think of many coaches and teachers that in my mind are legends simply because they have changed the lives of others. Many spend their whole lives and careers doing so with not much recognition.”
Girls tennis coach Kathy Schulte:
“Winning state is one of my team goals this year. It is a lofty goal considering that I only have three of the six on my varsity from last year and only two of the four girls who qualified and won state last year. We have a lot of work to do to accomplish that goal. But we have strong leadership in our returning players, a few new rising stars that put in hard work during the off-sea-son, and we have been blessed with some talent from the freshman class. It should be exciting to see how the dynamics come together during our season.
“I believe that when you win a state championship you leave behind a legacy of excellence. The KMC girls tennis pro-gram has a long history of excellence and success and that is something that moti-vates and inspires future athletes to work
harder to sustain the program’s high level of achievements.”
Girls golf coach Dan Phillips:
“The nature of a one-day state tourna-ment opens it up to anyone that plays well. If we play our best the day of state, we could be the 100th state champion. I’d like us to just worry about improving each week so we’re playing our best at the end, and the scores will take care of themselves.
“The history and tradition of golf at KMC is so rich that for them to add their names to the list of state champions here at KMC would be a phenomenal achieve-ment. The girls have worked hard over the past few years, and have won city league and regional championships, and I would love for them to get the taste of winning a state championship.”
Cross country coach John Kornelson:
“It will be hard for us. Bishop Carroll returns all (varsity) runners but one, and St. Thomas Aquinas lost two. Finishing in the top three is our goal. We have three guys who will be all-state, no doubt about it.
“You know you accomplished the ulti-mate goal. The real legacy is the returning state champions coming back and giving back to the kids still competing.”
As KMC teams approach 100th state championship, coaches reflect on chances
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“When you win a state championship you leave behind a legacy of excellence. It is something that motivates and inspires future athletes.”
-girls tennis coach Kathy Schulte
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FRESH TALENTFreshman athletes become dominant force in fall sports
During their first year at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, certain freshmen have already made their mark on junior varsity and var-sity fall sports teams.
“You are a little nervous because you do not want to look bad,” freshman Chris-tian Oatsdean said. “But it is still fun being a part of the team.”
One thing these players have in com-mon is attendance at summer conditioning programs. In conditioning, they worked to improve their endurance, running, agility skills, muscular strength and flexibility.
“It gets players fit for 80 minutes of nonstop play during games,” coach Alan Shepherd said.
Older players on the teams have been nothing but welcoming and considerate Oatsdean said.
“The upperclassmen give me good criticisms,” freshman JV volleyball player Makenna Johnson said. “They tell you what to improve on and how to get better.”
To keep up with teammates, these students have to work hard on and off the court, Johnson said. She ran into some mi-nor complications right before this volley-ball season.
“I had a stress fracture and had to wear a brace for six weeks,” Johnson said. “I missed some of the summer condition-ing, and tryouts were not that far off.”
All the players have prior experience in their sports. After a five-year break from soccer, Oatsdean came back by trying out for the KMC team. Johnson began playing volleyball in third grade, later joining club volleyball in sixth grade.
“I started playing in fifth grade,” JV and varsity football player Brock Monty said. “This is my fifth season playing.
Another challenge these players face is with homework, Johnson said.
“It can be difficult to keep up,” John-son said. “You have to find the right bal-ance between work and practices.”
As the fall sports season continues, the freshmen say they plan to balance all these obstacles in order to maintain their standings on their teams.
“I don’t like to lose,” Monty said, “So the harder I work, the greater the chance of success.”
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AFTER MAKING JUNIOR VARSITY, freshmen Brock Monty, Christian Oatsdean and Makenna John-son are determined to begin their atheletic careers at KMC well through hard work and effort.
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