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Volume 61 . Issue 1
Fall 2023
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Glendale High School
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Wildfires in Maui cause

Taylor Swift breaks long-term damage.
records with her Eras Tour pg . 15
pg. 07

Teens and voting; why

should we get involved?
pg. 09
CASUAL ATMOSPHERE.
SERIOUS FAITH.
NO WEIRD STUFF.
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ymbolically, fall is when we think the most
about change. The leaves fall away from
trees as they make way for the winter
season. With the fall season among us and
school officially starting there are many

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changes underway. There is a certain rush
surrounding students and teachers as “new
beginnings” start to take root. There’s an
anticipation in the air as the breeze begins to
pick up and the weather drops. Which leads
to the theme of this issue: change. I know that

the Editor
seems like a very obvious theme for fall, but
bear with me for a bit. Changes are a part of
everyday life. We experience changes, whether
big or small, throughout the whole year, not
just during fall. Symbolically, fall is when we
think the most about change. The leaves fall
away from trees as they make way for the
winter season. Therefore, it’s time to discuss
changes happening all around us through this
compilation of stories, designs, and photos.
There’s a specific aroma of spices lingering
throughout the halls as students bring their
own concoctions of pumpkin spice (pg.
31) and listen to fall playlists (pg. 32). As
the temperature cools down students and
teachers alike can explore their community
and see new restaurants that have popped
up over the summer (pg. 35). Speaking of
summer, it’s officially time to say farewell to
summer trends that swept the globe. Like the
Barbenhiemer hype (pg. 13) and the speech
and debate team’s trip to Phoenix, Arizona
for nationals. As we look forward in the year,
we have the opportunity to meet new staff
members (pg. 19) and statewide elections are
coming up (pg. 9).
The famous prime minister, Winston
Churchill, once said “to improve is to change; to
be perfect is to change often.” We all have the
potential to change ourselves for the better, if
only we have the right mindset. Perspective is
power. May we all have the power of positive
perspective heading into this fall and allow it
to change the way we think. The Quill staff is
excited to see what this new school year will
bring for us as we embark on this editorial
journey. We hope our magazines can reflect
the 2023-2024 school year and all of its twists
and turns as we grow together.
Photo taken by Lisa Porter of CherokeeRose Photography
Enjoy,

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COntents
Current Events
05/06 An Actor’s Worth
07/08 Swiftie Summer
09/10 Election Envolvement
11 Teacher Shortages
12 Survey Ban: Yes or No
13/14 Come on Barbie, Let’s
Go... Boom!
15 Vivid Identities
16 Lahaina on Fire
17 Cycling Success

Features
18 Service Animals
19/20 New Teachers
22 Soaring Above
23/24 Howler Bike Park
25 Summer Spent Debating

Sports
26 State Sports
27/28 Fall Sports

Lifestyle
29 Pumpkin Spice... But Not
All of Them Are Nice
30 Songs of the Season
31/32 New In Music
33/34 C-Street Eats
35/36 Ready, Set... Wait, What Vivid Identities, pg 15

Am I Doing?
37/38 Stand Up, Rise Up
39/40 Freshmen Lookbook

Quill Newsmagaine
Lahaina on Fire, pg 16
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Freshmen Lookbook, pg 41 Howler Bike Park, pg 23 Election Envolvement, pg 9
An Actors Worth
Union members of the Screen Actors Guild are in an ongoing national strike to
dispute the injustices of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Story by Mia McGuire
Photos provided by Shannon Laine Smock and Shelley Waggener
H
undreds of thousands of
actors,actresses, and others
involved with the Screen Actors
Guild-American Federation of
Television and Radio Artists, otherwise
known as SAG-AFTRA, have been
crowding picket lines since July 14,
2023 in protest against the unfair
wages and weak protection of their
art. The organization that represents
these large services, the Alliance
of Motion Picture and Television
Producers, has remained in constant
conflict with SAG-AFTRA after failure
to negotiate, effectively leading union
members to go on strike following
the expiration of their contracts. Due
to these strikes, many TV shows and
movie productions have been shut
down until further notice, most likely
until both organizations can come to
an agreement.
Shannon Laine Smock is a new
inductee into the SAG-AFTRA Missouri
Valley Board of Directors and has
been a professional actress for close
to 20 years now. Smock has also
based most of her career in St. Louis,
Missouri, where she has created many
of her significant work endeavors such
as the HealthWorks! Kids Museum
and her company dedicated to the
nonprofit industry, “Emerge Brighter.”
Smock, as well as many other actors,
believe that AI technology is becoming
an increasing threat to the creative
abilities of union members.
“I hope that non-union workers
understand the risk that there is in
selling their likeness, their image, and
their voice for a day’s worth of work.
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That could not only wipe them out but
it could wipe out a whole bunch of
professional actors who do this to get
their healthcare and do this to fund
their pension,” Smock said.
While the addressment of these
issues has been widely pushed by
Pictured above is Shannon Laine Smock, a
new SAG-AFTRA Missouri Valley inductee.
many citizens, members, and allies
of the ongoing strikes, the recurring
problem lies in the treatment of
studio executives who refuse to raise
the pay for union members. With the
rise of streaming services such as
Netflix and Hulu, residual checks have
declined over the years resulting in
costs that amount to mere pennies.
As a businesswoman who has
dedicated much of her life to several
different industries, Smock refers
to the characteristics that people in
the work environment and real life
should hold as “permission to play”
values, which include traits such as
trustworthiness and credibility.
“You don’t want to do business with
someone that doesn’t have integrity
and trustworthiness. You may have
seen in the news, some of the
quotes or even interviews of studio
executives just beating down workers
and saying things like ‘we hope they
lose their apartments.’ Why would
anybody want to work for people like
that?” Smock said.
Shelley Waggener, a professional
actress and the president of the SAG-
AFTRA Missouri Valley Board, shares
similar sentiments. For the past
few months, Waggener, along with
other union members, has hosted
several events in which members
have gathered with towering signs
and high motivation in hopes of
showing solidarity to those who are
in direct action alongside the picket
lines. Recently, SAG-AFTRA has also
made moves toward the video game
industry as well, working with video
game actors to combat the problem
of AI in the gaming industry as well.
While the idea that AI is harming
the crafts and jobs of actors and
writers has been acknowledged,
Waggener wishes to shine a brighter
light on how severe this increase of
technology may be and how without
the guarantee of protection from
studio heads, many people in the
industry are left defenseless.
“They’re fighting for that as much as
Pictured above are union members gathered in recent SAG-AFTRA Missouri Valley strike.
we are. They’re fighting to have their
voices kept to themselves and control
for where their voices are heard as
we are fighting for control for where
our faces are seen. Right now, there
are no real protections for that, so
anybody can take anybody’s image
and use it for whatever they want
whether we want them to or not,”
Waggener said.
Even with the future threatened by
advancing technology, the present
entertainment industry contains
countless struggles for workers as
is, which is due to paychecks waning
from the growth of consistent
streaming as opposed to set
showtimes.
“We’d be getting these paychecks
every 13 weeks for something
that aired on television. There is a
threshold to meet, if we don’t meet
that threshold, we don’t get health
insurance, and the same goes for
pensions. We are fighting for the rest
of our lives in this particular contract,”
Waggener said.
Aside from these justifiable main
concerns of the strikes, Waggener
and many others wish to be seen as
equally important in the film industry are currently still unaccommodating,
at its core. Many of these wishes that union members remain certain
involve needs for security and fair and regardless of who is pictured
pay stem from the sharp, entangled in solidarity or marching across the
branches of greed on behalf of studio picket lines, every person stands
higher-ups, who reportedly refuse together.
to accommodate most to all terms
as presented by SAG-AFTRA. While
these terms may not have been
approved by the AMPTP, many union
members remain strong in their
voices, including Waggener, who has
determined that the ability to gain
attraction from people and the media
opens rooms that give actors a stage.
“What I would like to see is mutual
respect from the studio heads for the
people that are working so hard to
create these products that they then
make all this money on that they don’t
share. Thankfully, we have the voice
that gets us into rooms where they’re
making decisions over AI. That’s where
we have an advantage over other
labor unions, it’s that we can get into
these rooms because of the nature of
our business and that’s going to help
everyone later on,” Waggener said. Pictured above is Shelley Waggener,
While the strikes continue to spread President of SAG-AFTRA Missouri Valley.
across the country and producers
Current Events • 06
Swiftie Summer
Taylor Swift makes history with her worldwide stadium tour.
Story by Kadynce Anness
Photos Provided by Libby Allen
I
n 2016, Taylor Swift was one of
the most hated women in the
world and disappeared from the
spotlight until the release of her
sixth studio album, Reputation.
Today, just a quick seven years
later, Swift is making history with
the economic boom of her world
wide stadium tour, Eras, predicted
to surpass Elton John’s multi-year
farewell tour that grossed around
939 million dollars.
The tour was announced in
November of 2022, and was
immediately one of the most
anticipated tours of the upcoming
years. Tickets went on sale Nov. 3,
and fans immediately crashed the
website with the litany of people
waiting in line for their tickets. Many
fans of the performer reported their
verified presale codes were denied
and they were unable to get tickets.
This caused dozens of fans to file
an ongoing lawsuit against Live
Nation Entertainment, which owns
Ticketmaster, according to People
Magazine.
The tour kicked off in March
of this year and was met with
instantaneous success. The first
stop on her five continent tour
was Glendale, Arizona with a
staggering total of 69,000 people
in attendance. On her opening
night, Swift broke records such as
the “most-attended concert by a
female artist ever in the U.S” says
Newsweek.
“To use that event [Super Bowl
LVII] as a comparison, Swift has
been performing the equivalent
of two to three Super Bowls every
weekend for the past five months”
says Time Magazine.
Despite just about every one of
her shows selling out completely,
there are still thousands of fans who
weren’t able to see the performer in
person. But this didn’t stop Swift’s
dedicated fanbase.
“Hundreds of Swifties gathered
outside Chicago’s Soldier Field to
Taylgate, creating their own concert
experience after being shut out of
Ticketmaster sales’ ‘ says NBC News.
Swift isn’t stopping at just breaking
attendance records. While only a
third of the way through, The Eras
Tour is predicted to become the
highest grossing tour of all time.
Time Magazine goes on to say,
“Analysts estimate that The Eras
Tour will likely surpass the one
billion mark next March, while
Swift is touring internationally. If
this projection holds true, she will
achieve the milestone of the biggest
tour in music history.”
Swift made her way to Missouri
this past July and was eagerly met
with over 80,000 fans in a stadium
that only seats 76,416 people
according to Louder than War. Many
fans came from out of state to see
the multi-Grammy winner perform,
and while most people might wear
a nice top and jeans to a concert,
Swifties took things to the next level,
pulling inspiration from anything
from her album titles to single lyrics.
Glendale senior Avery Givens says,
“I dressed as 1989 and my friends
dressed as Red and Lover.”
A general consensus of students
said they spent around $200-$250
on gas, eighty for clothing, roughly
$100 for hotel expenses, and $500
per ticket.
“Typically, every $100 spent on
live performances generates an
estimated $300 in ancillary local
spending on things like hotels, food
and transportation. But for the Eras
Tour, Swifties are taking this to the
next level, dropping an estimated
$1,300-$1,500 on things like outfits
and costumes, merchandise,
dining, and travel—boosting local
economies by hundreds of millions
of dollars in one weekend” said Time
Magazine.
In Swift’s second to latest album
release, Midnights, she mentions
“friendship bracelets” and Swifties
took things into their own hands.
With tens of thousands of viewers
showing up with arm fulls of
bracelets, numerous businesses
have reported “bead and sequin
shortages” according to Time
Magazine.
While apprehensive at first, senior
Libby Allen recalls trading bracelets
as one of her favorite memories of
the evening,
“I thought it would be awkward at
first, but everyone was super nice,
and it was an amazing experience.”
Not only is Swift breaking
monumental touring and
attendance records, her music sales
have skyrocketed with Midnights
being “the top selling vinyl in 2022
with 945,000 copies sold, making it
the best selling physical album since
1991” said Time Magazine.
The 12-time-Grammy-winner
announced in August the upcoming
release of Taylor Swift: The Eras
Tour on Oct. 13, and movie theaters
across the country are already
preparing for the ticket demand.
Jennifer Johnmeyer, spokeswoman
for Alamo Drafthouse Cinema says,
“We’re going to be showing it [the
film] the weekend of Oct. 13 and
we’re really excited.”
Deadline predicts an estimated
“$100M-$125M opening-weekend
outlook.”
The international leg of Swift’s
tour kicked off in Mexico City this
past August and after a brief break,
picks right back up in Argentina this
coming November, where she is
predicted to “surpass the one billion
mark”
For those fans upset about not
getting to attend the events this
past year, worry not, for Swift
recently announced she will be
returning to the United States in
October of next year and has an
additional fifteen shows scheduled.
It’s time to put your bracelet making
skills to work!
Current Evernts • 08
The inside scoop about teens and why they should be involved in the election.
Story by Molly Haynes
Photos provdided by Flyer News
T
he election season for the state
of Missouri is coming up quickly
and people are eager to see who
the new candidates are. However,
as seniors across the country
approach the age where they can
vote, there seems to be less and less
students that show up to the booths.
Historically, 18 to 24 year olds are the
least likely to show up and vote, but
why is this the case? Some have said
it’s because this age group feels like
they don’t have a voice when it comes
to our country, and their vote won’t
change that. Former government
and civics teacher at Glendale, Mike
Snodgrass, expressed his thoughts
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on the younger generation and their
voice.
“A young person’s perspective is
what causes change” Snodgrass said,
“there might be changes that need to
be made… and new people see it in a
different perspective.”
Snodgrass went on to explain that
we as a country aren’t super involved
in the voting process.
“We aren’t good voters… it is
predicted that in the 2024 election
it’s likely that less than 60% will vote…
many don’t bother to get registered,”
Snodgrass said.
The newer generation is becoming
less interested in politics and
government as a whole. Therefore,
there are fewer people showing up
to vote on election day. The problem,
Snodgrass explained, is that if the
younger generation doesn’t see
results they start to lose interest.
Which results in a population that
doesn’t vote or doesn’t vote often.
Teachers aren’t the only group that
are concerned about the low voting
numbers. Senator Holly Thompson
Rehder is currently running for the
lieutenant governor position in
Missouri.
Sen. Thompson Rehder is a big
advocate for drug rehabilitation,
women’s rights, and mental health.
 Election
INvolvement
Her goals for her upcoming election
are to be more hands on with mental
health awareness and raise funding
for drug beds in hospitals to help
victims recover from addiction. She
has also made it harder for people to
‘doctor shop’ which is when someone
takes copies of a prescription and
brings it to multiple pharmacies to
get more pills then they’re originally
prescribed. This has cut down the
amount of addiction in Missouri as
a result. As she is campaigning for
the upcoming election, she turns her
sights to voters; however, the younger
generation is proving difficult when it
comes to voting due to their lack of
Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City, Missouri.
effort to show up to vote. According
to Senator Thompson Rehder though,
their votes really count.
“Every vote counts and if you have
an opinion then you need to be
voicing it,” Thompson Rehder said, “in
the voter box.”
In order for the younger generation
to find their voice and fight for their
opinions and rights, there needs to
be involvement in voting. Differences
are made through change and change
starts with government and politics.
“You can change the way a group
thinks about something” Thompson
Rehder said, “the more that young
people vote, the more that issues that
matter to you guys get brought to the
forefront.”
Thompson Rehder also leaves
young voters with some advice for the
upcoming elections.
“Research the candidates and
research the policy issues that will be
on the ballot,” Thompson Rehder said,
“you need to do that in advance so
you can vote for the person that best
lines up with your core beliefs.”
With election season upon us there
is one question that needs to be
asked: will there be a change, and
will the country’s young voters take
initiative for what’s to come?
Current Events • 10
Teacher shortages
As teacher shortages are growing, so is the concern for teachers at Glendale.
Story by Sara Lassley
A
s the nation is struggling with
teacher shortages, a growing
concern is the effect it will have
on Glendale and its students. What
kind of courses are being affected
by this? Will the shortage of teachers
increase or decline?
Dr. Josh Groves, principal at
Glendale High School, talks about
teacher shortages here at Glendale.
“We’re pretty lucky here at Glendale
because we are a sought after
campus. So I have always been
blessed to have candidates for
positions,” Dr. Groves said.
The Glendale staff works hard to
make it a positive and welcoming
working environment.
Departments like math or industrial
technology are especially hard to find
teachers for.
“I think if you ever spend time with
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teachers, you get to know the fact that to see what the classroom is like from
they really do the work for the right a teacher perspective. It also shows
reason,” Dr. Groves said. students how hard teachers work and
Next year Glendale is also planning how important their job really is.
on adding a new pathway called
Teaching As a Profession.
“You would actually work with a
teacher to develop lessons, provide
feedback and then provide some
instruction also through that, kind of
like a practicum or a student teaching
experience,” Dr. Groves said.
Overall teacher shortages here at
Glendale aren’t as big of an issue as
some might think. The staff work hard
to make sure that there are enough
teachers for every class. They also
give students the opportunity to see
what teaching is really about in hopes
to encourage them to continue it as a
career. This includes the A+ program
which gives students the opportunity
Pictured above is Glendale High School,
photo provided by Mary Boehm
Photo credits go to The Philadelphia Citizens, photo provided by Creative Commons
SURVEY BANS:
YES or No?
Missouri schools contend with survey bans due to new legislature. What does this
mean for Glendale?
Story by Annika Lane
I
n the realm of education, the
use of surveys has been aimed
at gathering valuable data about
students’ experiences, viewpoints, and
well-being. Surveys can be a vital tool
for identifying areas of improvement
within our education system, enabling
schools to implement targeted
interventions and support systems.
On the other hand, many people
have argued that surveys produce
more negative impacts to contend
with. Some believe that surveys may
delve into personal and sensitive
topics that have the potential to
cause discomfort and anxiety among
students. The concerns about the
misuse of surveys have caused
actions to be taken to prevent this
problem; this sparked the creation of
state-level legislation that prohibits
schools from surveying students
without a vetting process. This law
was passed during the 2021-2022
school year, so it is a recent event
that has had an ongoing impact on
students and teachers.
“It is a little difficult sometimes to
gather information,” said Samantha
Donnalley, librarian and Falcon Reads
club sponsor.
For many school clubs like Falcon
Reads, the ability to conduct surveys
is very important, as they can be
beneficial for asking questions related
to club activities and gathering
opinions of what members want
to get out of their time spent
participating.
“It slows down a lot of our process,”
said Donnalley. “If I want to send
something out to the students, I have
to first send it to Dr. Groves, and I
have to wait to get approval.”
Donnalley is not the only teacher at
Glendale that must go through this
process.
Josh Groves, principal of Glendale
High School, explained that the new
process requires a teacher to send
their survey to him. He must send
it to a supervisor, and from there,
it gets either approved or denied.
The survey, if approved, is then sent
back to him and he is able to give the
teacher the green light.
“The idea is just to make sure that
schools are not asking questions that
could influence the beliefs of students
in certain ways, or try to withdraw
information that is unnecessary to
have to be a school,” said Groves.
“Survey is a sort of umbrella term for
gathering student information.”
Although this process is deemed
necessary under the subject of
student safety, it can still have a
negative impact on schools and the
organizations within them.
“I understand the safety’s sake … I
do think sometimes when we’re too
safe though, it does limit access, I
feel like that will be a challenge,” said
Daniel Slone, social studies teacher,
and Peer Mediation club sponsor.
“For Peer Mediation, having access
to things is a big deal … Students
admitting that they need help, or
to fill out a survey is important, so
any limiting of that could present a
problem for us,” said Slone.
Ultimately, this ban on surveys,
although not completely eliminating
them, has added many extra steps
that teachers must adhere to, which
when in last-minute situations can be
frustrating.
“If something comes up really short
notice, sometimes I have to rely on
students to go ask,” said Donnalley.
This has also caused more work to
be put on administrators in order to
process the surveys.
“What it’s done for me is create
some additional layers and time that it
takes,” said Groves.
While there are valid concerns
about privacy, safety, and influence, it
is equally important to acknowledge
the valuable role surveys play in
gathering essential information
and empowering students. It is also
important to recognize the concerns
of this ban and the effect it has had
on the staff and students.
Overall, a well-informed, and
efficient approach to survey
administration can lead to a more
inclusive and informed environment
for everyone at school, and it
is essential we consider how to
approach this for future generations
of students so that they can foster the
same environment.
Current Events • 12
 With ground breaking
ticket sales, the
Barbenheimer
phenomenon brings
cinemas business they
haven’t seen in years.
Story by Kadynce Anness

B
lockbuster hits Barbie and
Oppenheimer, directed by Greta
Gerwig and Christopher Nolan
respectively, were released July 21 of
this year and were an instant success.
With ticket sales skyrocketing and
ground breaking attendance records,
Springfield cinemas reportedly haven’t
seen this kind of business since
before Covid-19.
Barbie opens up with Barbie and
Ken having the time of their lives in
Barbieland. From choreographed
dance numbers to synchronized
pastel outfits, everything seems
perfect until Barbie begins to question
her role in Barbieland. She and Ken
go on an adventure to the real world
where Barbie quickly discovers life
isn’t as picture perfect as they had
been led to believe and begins to
uncover who she is as a person
separate from the other Barbies.
Oppenheimer takes a complete one-
eighty and tells the historical story of
physicist Robert Oppenheimer, who
is best known for his world changing
creation of the atomic bomb that
decimated 36% of Nagasaki and killed
Stills from the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer (2023).

over 180,000 civilians in Hiroshima.

Despite some film critics being
skeptical of these two vitally different
films being released on the same day,
they were monumentally successful
and even started the widely popular
Barbenheimer trend that inspired
multiple viewers to dress up for each
movie.
When asked, Jennifer Johnmeyer,
spokeswoman for Alamo Theaters
responded, “There would be matching
mother-daughter outfits or big
groups of adults all dressed up and
Come on Barbie, Let’s go...
Boom!
it just brought me to tears a little bit
every day because of just seeing how
excited this movie made everybody.
There was just this childlike wonder
the whole time” said Johnmeyer.
Not only was this movie responsible
for one of the biggest trends of the
summer, it also did exponentially well
in the box office with Barbie raising
an astonishing $1.34 billion and
Oppenheimer coming in right behind
at a staggering $890 million. Barbie
quickly rose to become the Alamo
Drafthouse’s top-selling movie of all
time, surpassing the Russo Brothers’
2019 blockbuster, “Avengers:
Endgame,” with tickets “just staying
sold out.”
The Barbenheimer phenomenon
didn’t just stop at record breaking
ticket sales.
“We shattered our admissions
record. It really felt like movies are
all the way back. It’s not just meeting
those 2019 numbers, but exceeding
them” said John Meyer.
Many viewers worried the movies
weren’t worth all of the excitement,
but Glendale senior Hailey Hornbeck
happily disagrees.
“I went with my best friend and it
was such an amazing experience. The
movie has so much more depth than
just a surface level ‘Mattel: Barbie’
storyline. I felt it accurately described
what it’s like being a woman in
modern society as opposed to being
a man. It had a great mix of sadness,
compassion, and strength and it was
definitely one of my favorite memories
of the summer” said Hornbeck.
The Alamo is known for going all out
for movie premiers and when it came
to Barbie, they didn’t pull back an inch,
giving fans the viewing of a lifetime
with the Barbie Slumber Party Pajama
Screening this past summer. The
cinema’s staff encouraged viewers to
dress up in their comfiest pajamas
and to bring their pillows. Featuring
everything from a photo booth to
the Alamo’s own Barbie merchandise
collection, it was certainly a night for
fans to remember.
“The inspiration was really like
the idea of you having Barbies and
wanting to play with all your friends
and then just getting together and
having themed parties and slumber
parties and bringing your dolls and
just having a good time. And so it was
kind of that throwback, you know,
because it’s so nostalgic for several
generations of women at this point
and in our men too so we wanted to
bring back that feeling of excitement”
said Johnmeyer.
But Barbie alone wasn’t just a
fan favorite. Oppenheimer viewers
have been anxiously awaiting
Nolan’s masterpiece of a film. One
of the biggest questions during the
promotion for this movie was how
were the directors going to create a
replica of the explosion of one of the
deadliest weapons ever created. While
many assumed CGI would simply
be used, Nolan shocked viewers by
saying, “I find CG rarely is able to grab
you. It tends to feel safe. Even if it’s
impressive and beautiful, it’s difficult
to make you feel danger. And we were
presenting the ultimate danger. We
needed it to feel threatening, nasty
and frightening to the audience,” in
an interview with Empire, a British film
magazine.
So, how was Nolan able to hold to
his word?
In the aforementioned interview,
Nolan says, “Some on a giant scale
using explosives and magnesium
flares and big, black powder
explosions of petrol, whatever.”
“I kind of just sat there. You read
about it in school, but you can’t
really understand just how large of a
disaster it [the atomic bomb] really
was. It was difficult to grasp that what
I was watching happen on screen was
the last thing thousands of people
saw in Japan. It was as awe-inspiring
as it was terrifying and just so
incredibly sad,” said Hornbeck.
After months of non-stop ticket
sales, the Barbenheimer viewers are
slowly beginning to dwindle back
down.
For those who love fall and weren’t
able to attend the Barbie screening,
the Alamo is proud to announce
Dismember the Alamo.
Boasting a mystery horror movie
marathon, themed snacks, and even a
tattoo artist, Johnmeyer says, “... We’ll
just have a lot of fun things happening
all day and then a bunch of scary
movie parties. I’m always so excited
about October.”
The event is scheduled to take place
on the last Saturday of October and
more information can be found on
the Alamo Drafthouse’s website come
October.
Current Events • 14
LAhaina On Fire
Recent wildfires in Maui,
Hawaii cause long-term
damage.
Story by Kate Lohman
Photos provided by Convoy of
Hope.
O
n August 8, 2023, fires began to
rip their way through the island
of Maui. As weeks passed and the
fire continued, officials estimate that
97 people lost their lives and many
more sustained injuries. The cause
of the wildfires is largely attributed to
power lines that fell due to high winds
and then sparked.
Ethan Forhetz, the Vice President
of Public Engagement for Convoy of
Hope, stated that Maui was in the
perfect condition for the wildfires to
take root.
“There were hurricane force winds
that were offshore and blowing very
hard and that part of Maui had been
in extreme drought for a while now.
So it was kind of a tinderbox ready to
go up if it sparked,” Forhetz said.
While at first the Hawaiian Electric
company denied the accusations of
poor management causing the fires,
they eventually admitted that they
played a role in the onset of fires,
15 • Current Events
The aftermath of the Maui wildfires.
while still putting responsibility on safety.
the Maui County Fire Department for “There’s so many stories about
leaving the scene too soon. people barely getting out. They’re
Initially, the fire didn’t cause much trying to drive out and their car
alarm as wildfires are relatively stopped working and so they had to
common in Hawaii and are not always run on foot,” Tanner said.
massively destructive. The fires were extremely destructive
Logan Tanner, a former Maui and caused losses of 4 billion to 6
resident and current Glendale soccer billion dollars in damage as well as
coach, recalled her first reaction to 2,170 acres of loss in land. Many
the news of the fires
“My initial reaction was that it was
probably no big deal, because that
island always has fires on it. It’s just
dry in certain areas,” Tanner said.
After some time had passed,
though, Tanner realized the true
intensity of the fires that were taking
shape in and around Maui.
“Two more hours passed, and I
realized that it was a different kind of
fire,” Tanner said.
As the fire progressed and gained
strength, most residents of Maui were
scrambling to evacuate and get to
Hawaii’s flag flies proudly in spite of disaster.
residents lost their homes and were
without power and other basic
necessities.
“There are a lot of people who didn’t
lose their house, their house survived
the fire, but the power grid was
literally fried,” Forhetz said.
Because of this, Convoy of Hope has
been giving out resources, including
battery boxes that can be a substitute
for typical electricity.
“We’ve been delivering supplies that
survivors of the fire need. Initially, we
were giving out a lot of battery boxes,”
Forhetz said. “We are also giving out
food, water, hygiene kits, and baby
supplies, and just all the things that
people need, who lost their houses
who don’t have access to anything
anymore.”
Another recovery strategy
that Convoy of Hope has been
implementing is the construction of
tiny houses for those who lost their
homes to the fires.
“We’re building some tiny houses,
they can be built very quickly,” Forhetz
said.
While parts of Maui can be salvaged
thanks to recovery efforts, Lahaina,
where the fire started, has suffered
greatly and is unlikely to ever return to of people still missing. But the people
the way it was before. are very resilient.” Forhetz said.
Lahaina was rich with culture and Convoy of Hope has been significant
was one of the more popular tourist in helping the people of Maui recover
spots for people looking to visit Maui and they don’t plan to stop anytime
and was known as one of the best soon.
places to immerse yourself in the “We’re planning to work long term
culture of Hawaii. on the island of Maui to help, so
“It was a really busy touristy place people can begin to get back on their
that everybody loves to be at. It was feet a little bit.”
very lively. Lahaina always has the While the fires have been contained
most popular spots to stay.” Tanner and put out, the damage on the land
said. and impact on the residents will
The loss of Lahaina also poses an continue to affect the community for
economic issue for Maui as its tourism the foreseeable future.
made up a large portion of Maui’s
income.
“Lahaina was the biggest tourist
town on Maui. Without it, they’re going
to suffer financially.” Tanner said.
While the fire has been devastating,
Forhetz observed strength in the
community, who leaned on each other
for support in the midst of the chaos.
“We’ve seen a lot of resilience in the
community, people coming together
and standing strong, even though
their homes and sometimes entire
towns have been destroyed, and
sometimes they’ve lost loved ones to
the fires. It was horrific. There are a lot The aftermath of the Maui wildfires.
Convoy of Hope distributes supplies to Maui residents.
VIVID IDENTITIES
Changes to restrictions placed on transgender youth concerning the right to gender
affirming healthcare.
Story by Presley Griffin
Photos provided by Ella Mauzey

I
n a continued effort to address Ella Mauzey, a local transgender still face significant challenges.
surrounding transgender rights in rights activist and member of Parents, Has there been any reduction in
Missouri, the landscape has evolved Families, and Friends of Lesbians and violence, harassment, poverty,
for transgender individuals in the Gays Missouri, shared her perspective homelessness, or unemployment
Show-Me State. From policy changes in 2022. rates in this community since 2022?
to activism, the developments over “Missouri politicians and others all Reports from advocacy organizations
the past year have had a big impact around the world are trying to make such as The Trevor Project offer a
on individuals and the state. trans[gender] people feel secluded, current snapshot of these persistent
St. Louis and challenges.
a few other Expansion of
cities in Missouri local ordinances in
made strides in Missouri to prohibit
2022 by passing discrimination
local ordinances based on gender
to prohibit identity, continued
discrimination efforts to improve
based on access to gender-
gender identity. affirming healthcare,
Have more persistent challenges
municipalities in reducing violence,
followed suit harassment, poverty,
since then? homelessness, or
How have these unemployment rates
local initiatives among transgender
impacted the individuals in
transgender Missouri, Data
community on from The Trevor
a day-to-day Project highlighting
basis? Access to Transgender rights protest at the Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City, Missouri. issues faced by
gender-affirming LGBTQ+ youth, such as
healthcare remains a pressing issue. depressed and scared. My heart goes homelessness “28% of LGBTQ youth
Have there been any advancements in out to anyone who is being influenced reported experiencing homelessness
ensuring access to necessary medical into thinking that they aren’t or housing instability at some point
care for transgender individuals, worthwhile. Trans[gender] identity is in their lives — and those who did
particularly transgender youth? beautiful and vivid and I can’t imagine have two to four times the odds
According to the individual nonprofit what I would do without my trans of reporting depression, anxiety,
organization Movement Advancement community” said Mauzey. self-harm, considering suicide, and
Project (MAP), the state of Missouri With all the advocacy for attempting suicide compared to those
is one of 19 states most prominently transgender rights, groups like PFLAG with stable housing.”
banning or restricting health care. Missouri and GLO continued their As we navigate 2023, the
“State currently bans or restricts best work to empower the transgender conversation surrounding
practice medical care for at least community. While progress is evident, transgender rights in Missouri
some transgender people (19 states)” transgender individuals in Missouri continues to evolve.
17 • Current Events
cycling
Success
Glendale’s bike team gives students the
opportunity for camaraderie and activity.
Story by Kate Lohman
Photos by Mary Boehm
O
ne of Glendale’s most unique
sports teams is currently in
season, and most students
don’t even know it exists. Glendale’s
mountain biking team has been
steadily gaining traction the past few
years and is now large enough to
compete as a highschool team under
the Missouri Interscholastic Cycling
League (MICL), which emphasizes
the values of getting kids active and
developing a community. The team
was first started about five years ago,
with only four team members and
no league in Missouri. Jason Boehm,
founder of the team, recalls having to
travel significant distances just to be
able to attend racing competitions.
“We went to Arkansas to race.”
Boehm said.
While the team operates under
the name of Glendale, it’s actually
made up of kids from in and around
Springfield.
Coach Minor Baker handing water to a racer.
NICA student althetes participating in a 2022 race.
“It’s not just Glendale, it’s a composite
team that has a bunch of kids on
it from all over Springfield and the
surrounding area.” Boehm said.
A few years after the MICL was
formed, Glendale’s team had gained
enough members to compete as
a small high school. The practice
schedule for the mountain biking
team is a little different from typical
school sanctioned sports. Most of the
practicing happens before the race
season has even begun.
“The bulk of our practicing happens
before the race season starts and
our practices are usually for a couple
hours and we start working on basic
skills.” Boehm said.
Once the race season is in full swing,
the team only has practice every other
weekend to account for the dates of
the races.
“We usually race every other
weekend for five races, and then on
the weekend in between we’ll have a
practice.” Boehm said.
Race season for the mountain biking
team starts in the last weekend of
August and then goes through the
end of October. A typical race is a
weekend commitment that involves
arriving on Saturday and setting up
the day before the actual competition
takes place.
“We go up on Saturday and we set
up, and then everybody pre rides
the course, usually on Saturday
afternoon,” Boehm said.
Pre-riding is a preparation tactic that
teams use in order to better prepare
themselves for all the twists and turns
that might occur throughout the
various sections of the race course.
It’s imperative that riders know where
to go before the actual race takes
place. On Sunday, teams give it their
all in order to come out on top and
rack up awards.
“Sunday morning, they start racing
and then we do an awards ceremony,
usually on Sunday afternoon.” Boehm
said.
Mountain biking has many qualities
that set it apart from the more
traditional sports played in high
school. For example, the league
emphasizes the idea that no one rides
the bench.
“It’s a great sport because it’s very
inclusive, everybody plays or rides.”
Boehm said.
The sport also teaches skills and
lessons that are unique to mountain
biking but can be applied after high
school.
“Mountain biking is hard. It’s a
difficult thing to do, and it can be
strenuous. You have to learn the skills
of riding on trails and I think it gives
you a lot of confidence.” Boehm said.
If a student is interested in joining
the team they can send an email to
syccbikes@gmail.com in order to gain
more information.
Current Events • 18
New Teachers Q&A
Evan Jones Emily Massey Deborah Moldenhauer Krysten Muench
ISS CSI SPED Paraprofessional

Q: What is your favorite
hobby?
A: I love playing golf and I’m
a big nature fan so hiking
and sightseeing as well.
Q: What do students do Q: What is something you’ve Q: Who’s your favorite
that annoys you the most? had to learn the hard way? actress?
A: Have better sneakers A: Don’t procrastinate. A: Quintana Brown.
than I do.

Robert Muench Brandon Nelson Christiana Oberdieck Matt Powell

ELA Social Studies Art PE

Q: What is a fun fact about
you?
A: I’m a film score nerd.
Q: What’s your favorite
historical event?
A: My favorite historical
event to study is the Salem
witch trials era.
Q: What’s your favorite type
of art?
A: Ceramics and drawing is
something I’ve focused on
a lot.
Q: What are you most
grateful for?
A: I’m most grateful for my
kids, I have 2 daughters.

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Glendale proudly welcomes new teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.
Story and photos by Mia McGuire

Katie Alford Jessica Brannon Alex Carlson Erin Schiebe Kayla Cornett
Science Attendance Math Assistant Principal SPED

Q: What is your least
favorite branch of science?
A: Chemistry was always
the bane of my existence
but I’ve learned to accept
all of it.
Q: What is your favorite Q: If you had a superpower,
restaurant in the area? what would it be?
A: Probably Gilardi’s. A: I’d like to fly, I could get
anywhere and not have to
pay gas.
Q: What is your favorite
thing to do in your free
time?
A: I’ve got 2 littles at home
and we like to go camping.
Q: What’s something you
can’t live without?
A: Caffeine.

Jeremy Cross Josh Fillingham Ryleigh Hosp Pamela Hudson Amy Stockton
Business ELA FACS ELA SPED

Q: If you could be any
animal, what would you be?
A: A tiger because it’s the
mascot of my favorite
college.
Q: Who is your favorite Q: What is an everyday
poet/author? thing you hate doing?
A: I really like Emily A: When I’m getting ready
Dickinson quite a bit. in the morning and have to
put on makeup.
Q: What’s your favorite
activity offered at Glendale?
A: We have a new group
called “bridge the gap”
for college prep which I
sponsor so I’d say that.
Q: What is one unique thing
about you?
A: Jeff Rogers and I started
the women’s soccer
program here 25 years ago.

Mentions: Katy Knapp, Rene Cook, Darcy Elizalde Features • 20

Service Animal Etiquette
A new student has people wondering how you’re
supposed act around service animals.
Story by Sara Lassley
Photo provided by Aileen Dressler
T
here have been many new changes
to Glendale for the 2023-2024 school Dressler said. “ Otherwise that dog is
year. As well as many new students,
but what if one of those new students is
a dog? That’s correct, Claudia Dressler
and her service dog Kodi are new to
Glendale. This furry friend sparked a
question though, how you supposed to
behave around a service animal?
First off there are three types of
assistance animals, including therapy,
service, and emotional support animals.
Each one has different tasks and
regulations they have to
follow. Therapy animals
aren’t trained for one
specific person, rather
they are trained to help
many people. Therapy
animals, if trained
properly can enter
certain facilities like
hospitals and nursing
homes. Emotional
support animals (ESA)
are trained to provide
their handler with
emotional support. The
purpose of a service
Kodi, Dressler’s service dog.
animal is to help
assist or perform tasks for people with
disabilities.
“Service dogs are covered under the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA,
and they can be brought into schools
and ride airplanes,” said Aileen Dressler,
Claudia Dressler’s mother. “They have
more specific training”.
Without being said there’s nothing
wrong with approaching someone
with a service animal. It’s important
to know though the handler should
be addressed rather than the service
animal.
“If someone were to come to the dog
and the handler, the person needs to
talk to the handler if they can be petted
21 • Feature
or if there’s something they can do,”
working when they have their vest on.”
When it comes to etiquette around
service animals it’s really about being
respectful. Service animals should not
be distracted, because they have a job to
do. The main rule for behaving around
service animals is to not touch them.
It’s a distraction to them while they are
trying to perform their duty.
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If
you have questions, I really appreciate
anybody in the hall
who takes a moment to
ask,” Krysten Muench,
Claudia Dressler’s
paraprofessional said.
For teachers who
want to inform their
students about service
animal etiquette let
them know of the
basics.
Such as it’s not okay
to touch, talk or feed
the animal while they
have their vest on. The
animal needs to be able
to perform their duties
without distractions. You can ask the
handler for the service animals name,
but don’t greet the service animal.
Instead greet the handler. Although
this doesn’t mean you can’t say hello.
“He’s just another student that you’re
passing, so he does the same thing,
same as everyone else walking in the
hall,” said Muench.
Overall service animal etiquette is
simple. Though most of this is self-
explanatory, it’s still very important to
know in case someone doesn’t
Educate yourself and others so
that service animals such as Kodi
can perform their duties without any
distractions.
Soaring
Above
A hardworking Glendale
1

graduate wins her second

regional Emmy.
Story by Clara Griffith
Photos provided by
Christen Skinner

G
lendale highschool graduate,
Christen Skinner, née Nehmer,
recently won her second regional
Emmy in Boise, ID for her contribution
of video editing on commercials and
documentaries.
Skinner graduated from Glendale in
2004. Her love for videography and
editing grew when she took a media
class during her highschool years.
“In media class, I started to learn how
to tell stories. Videos can be fun to
watch but if there isn’t a true story
line, it’s missing out,” said Skinner.
After highschool, she attended
Missouri State University where she
earned a bachelors in Mass Media
and Production and graduated
in 2008. Since then, Skinner has
done hundreds of projects such as
documentaries and commercials and
currently lives in Boise, ID as a video
editor. Skinner finds video editing
to be a complicated yet beautiful
process.
“Being a video editor is like being
a storyteller. It’s like being given a
block of marble and you have to chip
away until you have a beautiful statue
inside,” said Skinner.
She won her first regional Emmy
in 2020 for a project titled “Blank”. It
tells a story of a man in Colorado who
struggles with OCD.
2
(1, 2) Stills from Skinner’s commercial “Unbreakable”.
(3) Christen Skinner holding her trophy after winning her second regional Emmy.
She won her second Emmy in
2023 for her collaborative work
on a television commercial titled
“Unbreakable”. The commercial was
about a bull rider who broke his jaw.
Skinner and her team added
creative details to their project to
display the struggles the bull rider
dealt with from his injury.
“The bull rider was doing Kintsugi
which is a Japanese art of mending
broken pieces back together with
gold. This gave the idea of becoming
stronger after being broken,” said
Skinner.
For their commercial they were
able to film with UCHealth hospital.
Skinner is amazed that she and
her team worked with a hospital to
produce a creative commercial like
3
“Unbreakable”.
“It still blows me away that a hospital
and my team were able to come up
with the hidden creativity behind our
project,” said Skinner.
Skinner said that when she and her
team won the Emmy for their 2023
project, she was grateful for everyone
who helped her get to where she is
now.
“When I walked up on stage I felt
grateful for those who helped me
along the way and who helped me get
to that point,” said Skinner.
Skinner is currently working with the
outdoor recreation products company
The North Face on creating videos
for TikTok and Instagram. She is also
working on a mini-series with the
Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Feature • 22
Howler Bike Park
Former Glendale Grad helped create new, successful mountain bike park.
Story by Lorelei Hardison

Max Penny, owner of Howler Bike Co.

W
ith 11 trails and more to come,
Howler Bike Park has been wel-
come addition to the mountain
biking scene of Southwest Missouri.
Opened in May of 2022, Howler
Bike Park has berms, bridges, gap
jumps, wooden features, chutes,
and technical variety for all difficulty
levels. Max Penny, former Glendale
student, comments on the goal
to make Howler just as alive as
Colorado’s mountain towns.
“I really got inspired by the ski
towns, you know, I think it’s kind of
the idyllic place to be, you know, you
feel really in the mountains and at
home” said Penny.
The development of Howler Bike
Park started October 2021 with an
idea and the motivation to bring
it to life. Shipping containers were
dropped in to build Base Camp, the
hub of the park, equipped with its
own coffee shop, restaurant, and a
variety of camping options.
Mountain biker jumping around on the trails of Howler Bike Park.
Photo Credit: Howler Bike Park Instagram (@howlerbikepark)

23 • Features
 The full-service restaurant, The Growl
Grill, has burgers, brauts, homemade slaw,
pork sandwiches and it’s own Howler Burg-
er. Open to the public are bathrooms and
showers to cool off from a hot day of riding
the trails. Not only this, but Howler provides
what they call glamping which consists of a
tent with a queen-size bed, bedside tables,
lamps with USB ports and air conditioning,
available from April through November.
Unfortunately, Howler Bike Park had
to face a severe challenge: time. From
the concept in October, 2021 to Howler’s
opening day of May 20th, 2022 there were
roughly seven months to build the park.
Penny describes the process of creating the
trails even up to Howler’s opening day.
“It was so cold, and the mud was frozen
onto the tracks that we had flame throw-
ers…we were out there till four in the morn-
ing, still finishing everything up.” said Penny.
Howler includes more than mountain
biking alone, as their core mission involves
letting people have a place to escape and
to enjoy themselves either with friends,
family, or alone. There are also dog-friendly
hiking trails and the possibility of a lazy
river pool or a hot tub, all of which increase
the variety at Howler. Penny explains his
motivation for adding new aspects to the
park to keep it distinguishable from other
parks.
“There’s plenty of, you know, little
restaurants on bike parks. There’s plenty
of coffee shops. We have all that. We have
camping…it’s just like, don’t stop the idea
flow.” said Penny.
The mountain town vibes of Howler don’t
just appeal to the locals, Penny says how
people around the world are traveling to
join the fun.
“A couple of people from South Africa,
you get to meet them. Same weekend
there’s a couple people from Hong Kong.
We’ve met a lot of people from Ireland…
we’ve had all 50 states come out.” said
Penny.
The one thing that connects everyone
at Howler is the desire to be out. Whether
it’s at Base Camp, Howler Coffee Shop, or
the Growl Grill, everyone at Howler is there
for a reason. When asked about any advice
for the Glendale student body, Penny
describes the key motivator that urged him
to found Howler Bike Park.
“Get outside yourself… enjoy the time
here.” said Penny. Mountain biker rides along the scenic routes of Howler Bike Park.
Photo Credit: Howler Bike Park Instagram (@howlerbikepark)

Features • 24
Summer spent
Debating
Glendale’s speech and
debate team competed at
nationals over the summer
in Phoenix.
Story by Caelyn Rudy
G
lendale High School’s Speech and
Debate team went to Phoenix AZ
where they debated at Nationals
for a whole week.
Debate Nationals is a great honor
and experience to be a part of.
The Glendale debate team worked
very hard to achieve that goal last
year. They experienced many new
things, some good and bad. Phoenix
Gresham is a Junior at Glendale High
School. “The worst part was walking
around in a suit… It was like walking
around with a few blankets around
you,” Phoenix Gresham said.
The team spent a whole week in
the city Phoenix, which gave plenty
of time to bond and make memories
together. Kerri Galindo Is a senior at
Glendale High School.
“The best parts were when we would
go eat dinner as a team, and it was
a really nice come together moment
every night,” Kerri Galindo said.
The team saw a new side of debate
organization and preparation while
at nationals. Rounds were faster
paced and organization was top
level the entire time. There were also
difficulties when navigating their way
around the tournament because of
how different the school set up was.
“It’s always run very well, nothing
was behind schedule. Everyone shows
up for their rounds on time, which is a
lot different than local tournaments,”
25 • Feature Gresham said.
“I think the biggest barrier to people
getting to their place on time was the
layout of the school, because it was a
school in Arizona so their classrooms
were outside and they didn’t have a
hallway,” Galindo said.
Nationals were extremely different
from local competitions and the
preparation from the team could have
been better and they can not wait to
do even better this upcoming year.
“I just hope that we can start
prepping like we should,” Galindo said.
Both Galindo and Gresham agreed
that preparations for this year could
have been better.
“Debating at nationals is a lot
different than debating in a local
tournament, especially since everyone
talks faster and reads everything way
faster,” Gresham said.
This competition is a big with around
140,000 students and coaches
preparing all school year, many
people have to volunteer their time to
judge and keep score of all the events
to keep everything running smoothly.
“They have thousands of rounds
going at a time so they have a lot of
judges to judge everything,” Gresham
said.
Speech and Debate has just kicked
off but they are all looking forward to
another great year.
State Sports
Glendale athletes take it to the next level.
Story by Amari Isaia and Emie Enyart

T
he 2023 Baseball team had players are coming back with high compete and being able to grow,”
big goals, and they showed no hopes. said Moore. “My goal for this year is
hesitation in making it happen for “Our goal is to win districts again and just to come back even stronger than
themselves. After defeating Willard possibly get to the top four this year,” before.”
and becoming district champions, said Wedgeworth. Another competitor at state was
they made it all the way to state Team sports are often in the Gabby Pitts, a junior at Glendale.
quarter finals. A large portion of the spotlight, but there are a few Glendale Achieving this as only a sophomore,
team were seniors, but there are a athletes who shine individually. Four Pitts learned what it’s like to compete
few returning athletes as well. Graham female athletes made their names at the higher levels.
Saterwhite, now a junior, was “{It’s} chaotic. There is a lot
Glendale’s catcher throughout going on but it is a really
the season. Though he was only fun experience seeing a lot
a sophomore at the time, he was of different runners, and
aware of the goals set by the learning different techniques,
seniors, and the satisfaction that and meeting new people,”
came with completing them. said Pitts.
“Our goal for the whole year Senior Alli Norris also went
was kind of to win districts to state, and competed in
so doing that was really fun, triple jump. As a returning
especially with the seniors we qualifier, Norris knows the
had last year,” said Saterwhite. pressure that comes with
“It was nerve-wracking, but those The baseball teams huddles in celebrating a big win. high stake meets. Despite
are the games that you play the whole known when they qualified for and the challenge, Norris said she had a
season for.” competed at state last year for Track great time and overall enjoyed the
As Glendale’s starting pitcher, Drew and Field. experience.
Wedgeworth set the tone with an Aryah Moore, a senior at Glendale, “Going to state is super fun,” said
astounding no-hitter in the district competed in the 100 meter and 300 Norris. “The girls that I go with are
championship. Glendale’s victory meter hurdles at state. Rising to the always super fun and the coaches
made a serious impact on the players. challenge, Moore placed 7th in her are great to hang around. It creates a
“It was fun because we’ve been 300 meter hurdles. really good environment to compete
knocked out for like eight straight When asked about her experience in.”
years against Willard and so it was at the state level, Moore said she No matter what sport is played,
kind of nice to get a win back against enjoyed the experience and has even athletes who make it to the next level
them,” said Wedgeworth. more goals set for this season. deserve to be recognized for their
After a successful season last year, “I really enjoyed seeing everyone talent and efforts.

1. Gabrielle Pitts (11) runnning a race. 2. Alli Norris (12) on the runway for triple jump 3. Aryah Moore (12) soars over the hurdle.
FALL Sports Photo provided by Madi Bohannon

Photo provided by Madi Bohannon

Photo provided by Amari Isaia

Photo provided by Amari Isaia

Asra Smith (12) walking off Jacob Tabor (12) takes a drink Dylan Spivy (12) getting the Misha Trimble (12) runs on
the field. of water while sitting on the ball in a game against Catholic the field.
ADVICE: “Go to as many sidelines. High School. ADVICE: “Try and play in every
workouts as you can and ADVICE: “Put in the work you ADVICE: “Don’t back-sass your game.” “Dont make excuses
throw and catch after school know,you are going to hate it seniors!” and always give your best. And
with your teammates” in the moment but it will pay listen to Coach Rogers.”
off in the long run for sure”

Photo provided by Christine Chadwick

Photo provided by Emie Enyart

Photo provided by Olivia White

Photo provided by Amari Isaia

Colton Dixon (12) posing for Trenton Sheets (12) posing for Sam Rinehart (12) Tessa Haik (12) running in a
the camera. the camera. ADVICE: “One piece of advice race.
ADVICE: “Stay with your team ADVICE: “Work hard, that is the would be have fun with it. ADVICE: “Try your hardest,
and swim in the off season.” biggest thing swim even Don’t take it too seriously, really push yourself, and bond
teaches you: how to see but just have fun, make with the people around you.”
success from your work.” some friends.”

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The time has come for senior year fall sports to begin.
Story by Amari Isaia & Emie Enyart

Photo provided by Chloe Stenger

Photo provided by Amari Isaia

Photo provided by Amari Isaia

Photo provided by Ann Beatty

Ann Beatty (12) poses with Chloe Stenger (12) passes Avery Kinney (12) serving the Lyla Flinn (12) blocking the
her racket. the ball. ball. ball.
ADVICE: “If you just keep ADVICE: “I would say to just, ADVICE: “Don’t argue with the
working hard and practicing whenever you go to like play Refs!“
you’re, going to improve and your sport, I feel like what
get better.” helps you most is thinking
about like having fun. It just
takes the pressure off it.”
Photo provided by Aundrea Salinas

Photo provided by Olivia Roeckle

Photo provided by Amari Isaia

Photo provided byAmari Isaia

Macy Bussen (12) swinging Talia Mahoney (12) watching Alli Norris (12) getting ready to Madison Owrey (12) playing
her club. the ball. hit the ball. third base.
ADVICE: “ Soak it all in and ADVICE: “Be consistent and ADVICE: “Get your work done ADVICE: “Just enjoy it while you
take advantage of every single practice all the time, because ahead of time, because it is a can. Time flies by really fast.”
experience or game you get it’s the only way you will get big time commitment to soft-
to participate in because it better.” ball and you can get behind
goes by so fast and sports are on your schoolwork.”
what you make of it so just
try to have as much fun as
you can and make as many
friends as you can.”
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Pumpkin Spice
But not all of them are nice...
Pumpkin spice reviews from all around Springfield just in time for fall.
Story and Photos by Mary Boehm and Clara Griffith
Classic Rock Coffee Co.
Classic Rock’s pumpkin spice represents
the perfect balance between savory and
sweet. All of the flavors in the coffee
are very well balanced. Coffee-lovers
will appreciate the non-overpowering
pumpkin spiciness of this latte.
Dancing Mule
Dancing Mule’s pumpkin spice latte is
a cup filled with fall. This drink is made
with their inviting housemade syrup and
provides the options of ordering it hot,
iced, or blended. The flavorsome blended
spices will want you kickin’ for more.
Starbucks
This pumpkin spice is unique to say
the least. It tastes extremely tangy and
creamy. If you are looking for a sweet,
well-spiced, and mellow pumpkin drink,
then it’s best to steer clear of a Starbucks
pumpkin spice latte.
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Mudhouse
Mudhouse’s latte puts the spice into
pumpkin spice. The cinnamon is the main
component in the flavor, almost leaving
the pumpkin behind. However, the silky
consistency of the latte makes up for the
lack of sweetness.
7Brew
7brew’s pumpkin spice latte is the
absolute perfect drink for a beautiful
autumn day. It has the right amount of
espresso with a savory aftertaste. This
drink is ideal for someone who adores the
taste of pumpkin but is sensitive to spice.
Scooters
This pumpkin spice latte tastes like
melted candy corn. The sugar-coated
drink is for anyone who has a sweet
tooth. The taste of pumpkin is strong, but
it’s lacking spice. If you are looking for a
sweet drink to start your day, this is for
you.
 Songs of
Reflecting Light
Sam Philips

I Wish I Was the Moon

Neko Case

Fade Into You

the season
Mazzy Star

If I Could Write
Sam Philips

Kiss Me
Sixpence None The Richer

Linger The perfect playlist for an autumn day.

The Cranberries
Story by Mary Boehm and Clara Griffith
Hello My Old Heart
The Oh Hellos

Big Black Car

Gregory Alan Isakov

1979
The Smashing Pumpkins

For Emma
Bon Ivor

I Will
The Beatles

Place To Be
Nick Drake

Stranger To Yourself
Loving

Silver Springs
Fleetwood Mac

Sparks
Coldplay

There She Goes

The La’s

Like Real People Do

Hozier

The Gold
Manchester Orchestra, Phoebe Bridgers

Harvest Moon
Sunflower Bean

Place to Be
Nick Drake Lifestyle • 30
New IN Music
Four recent fall additions to the music scene.
Story by Lorelei Hardison and Annika Lane

Unreal Unearth
Hozier

The Land is
Inhospitable and So
Are We
Mitski

Beatopia
Beabadoobee

The Noble Art of

Self Destruction
Holding Absence
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Unreal Unearth
This album, with the familiar,
alternative blues of Andrew John
Hozier-Byrne, is a perfect fit for this
fall. Following a theme of religion and
existential peace, Unreal Unearth
captures the smell of wet autumn
leaves and long drives. “De Selby
(Part 1)” opens up the album with
soft guitar, violin, and bits of Gaeilge,
the native language of Ireland. Hozier
fluctuates between blues, rock, pop,
folk, and instrumental to portray
mythology and grief. In “I, Carrion
(Icarrion)”, a love story of escaping the
modern world is described, but so is
the fall back into reality. Throughout
the story, love takes priority over the
fall, him softly saying “but if we fall, I
only pray, don’t fall away from me”.
Guitars, string instruments, drums,
bass guitar, vocal ensembles, and
pianos—both in tune and out of
tune—can all be heard throughout
the album. If you’re looking for an
addition to your fall playlist, Unreal
Unearth may be it for you!
The Land is
Inhospitable and
So Are We
This album showcases the most
recent works of alternative-indie
singer, Mitski. After months of
anticipation from her fans, it was
finally released on September 15th.
This album is arguably one of Mitski’s
most confessional works that takes
the listener on a 32-minute journey
into her mind, with beautiful imagery
and outstanding instrumentation.
The album features orchestral
arrangements by Drew Erickson, a
composer who has also written for
artists such as Father John Misty,
Weyes Blood, and Lana Del Rey.
One of the album singles, “Heaven”,
has the sound of a vintage country-
ballad, but incorporates orchestral
grandeur that leads to a finale
The Noble
reminiscent of something more
classical. The song is dedicated to the
charm of sharing life with someone,
Art of Self
and delves into dual emotions, as it
features lyrics concerning the sadness
and uncertainties of relationships, and
Destruction
finding solace in those feelings.This
track presents a beautiful orchestra
A fan of post-hardcore? Bands like
feature and instruments ranging from
hirty Seconds to Mars? Does the
steel guitar to flute. Overall, “The Land
sound of powerful heavy drums and
is Inhospitable and So Are We” is a
guitar pump you up? “The Noble
work that masterfully navigates the
Art Of Self Destruction” by Holding
human experience; Mitski’s willingness
Absence is a blend of angst and the
to embrace vulnerability and explore
motivation for change. Loud vocals
life’s nature is what makes the album
are prevalent within each song. In
so unique.
“A Crooked Melody,” the lyrics follow
the desperation of wanting people
Beatopia
to break out of ignorance. Though
the first two songs are more of a
This album is inspired by the metal sound, “False Dawn” has an
childhood dreamworld of singer Bea soft, alternative sound. The variety
Kristi Laus, known most popularly connects the themes of heartache,
as Beabadoobee. Beatopia, her anger, and hopelessness into a
sophomore studio album released cohesive album. While I personally
July 2022 draws inspiration from early gravitate towards indie music,
2000’s pop and rock music from her there were songs in this album that
years growing up, fused with her caught my attention, and the intense
own contemporary style. If you’re emotions are something most can
looking for indie music that pushes relate to. Either way, this album has
the boundaries of the genre, while something to offer for everyone.
sounding familiar and fresh at the Interested? Give it a try!
same time, then Beatopia is a gem. It’s
clear that this album does not lack in
its instrumentation, with tracks that
feature complex, layered sounds and
eccentric melodies that demand your
attention. The first track on the album,
Talk, is an energetic, guitar-heavy
song dedicated to the simple joys in
life, such as going out on a Tuesday
night, and the ups and downs of
relationships. With a lively beat and
witty verses, Talk is the perfect, light-
hearted song to dance to.
Overall, Beatopia is nothing short
of a treasure within the world of
indie music. Its experimental twists
and turns set it apart from the rest,
never settling for the unexpected.
The album was able to stay true to its
stylistic roots of the 00 generation,
while also branching out to explore
other genres, and its lyrical genius
combined with charismatic musicality
is what makes it such a fun listen.
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C-Street
Eats
A guide to the resturaunt
hot-spot: Springfield’s
historic Commercial Street.
Story and photos by Mary
Boehm
F
or Springfield residents, historic
Commercial Street provides the
perfect cluster of restaurants for a
night out.
Commercial Street, commonly
known as C-Street, is home to colorful
buildings and local businesses.
Located in the northwest corner of
Springfield, the street stretches on for
six blocks. While its busiest days are
Friday and Saturday, most businesses
are open all week.
Among all the vintage stores and
tea rooms, you will find a variety of
restaurants.
Pizza house is a classic pizzeria
that is perfect for a friend or family
dinner. As you sit down at diner-style
booths and tables, you’ll find that
the restaurant’s menu offers pizzas
and side salads. I recommend the
pepperoni pizza; it’s crust is thin and
light, and it has a nice cheese-to-
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pepperoni ratio. The saltiness of the
pizza will leave you craving more and
convince you to keep coming back.
Just down the sidewalk is Cafe
Cusco. This restaurant is cozily
decorated with woven and wooden
accents. The menu advertises
traditional Peruvian food, so if you are
an adventurous foodie then this is
the restaurant for you. Here, you can
find anything from arroz con pollo--
my personal favorite--to fryer rabbit.
The wide variety will give you a taste
of Peru in the comfort of Springfield. I
would also recommend giving one of
their desserts a try; both the torta de
askinosie and the coconut tres leches
are delicious.
Van Gough’s Eeterie provides
another taste of international
cuisine. The restaurant is centered
around traditional Dutch dishes
like Pannenkoeken and Wafels. The
atmosphere of the eeterie is open
and light, providing a picturesque spot
for brunch. The food is a satisfying
balance between savory and sweet.
There’s plenty of options on the menu
for either adventurous or picky eaters.
Last, but not least, is Basilico. This
Italian restaurant is a cute cafe. It’s
small, so I’d recommend making a
reservation if you’re planning to dine
there on a weekend. If you prefer a
sauce-heavy dish, I’d recommend the
Ravioli Rosa--a cheese ravioli with
a blended, creamy sauce. From the
food to the decor, this restaurant is
everything Italian.
There are many more restaurants
on C-Street to try, too. So the next
time you don’t know where to go
for a family dinner, friend’s night
out, or date, think about giving the
restaurants on Commercial Street a
try.
Pizza House
312 E Commercial St,
Springfield, MO

Cafe Cusco
234 E Commercial St,
Springfield, MO

Basilico
306 E Commercial St,
Springfield, MO

Van Gough’s Eeterie

334 E Commercial St,
Springfield, MO
Ready...
Set...
Wait,
what am I doing?
A brief overview of college application need-to-knows.
Story and photos by Amari Isaia

Senior year is full of firsts, lasts, excitement, and nostalgia. However, with the last year of high school comes
preparation for the next step. For many students, college applications are one of the most daunting tasks of senior
year. Students are often told not to stress about having all the answers, but then August is here and it is a mad dash to
do everything. The main problem lies in the fact that most students are in the dark about what to do. To help ease the
confusion, here is a breakdown of college application basics.

When Should I apply? HOW DO I apply?

Most schools applications actually opened Aug. 1 but
don’t stress about being too late to the game. Depending
on what type of admission you are looking for, applications
won’t actually close until April. There are two main types
of admission: early and regular. Early admission is only at
some schools and it is a contract saying that if you get in,
you are required to attend that school. The benefits to
this are that most schools have a much higher admission
rate for early admission. The drawbacks however are that
it is a binding contract, you can only apply early decision
to one school, and the deadlines are usually in November.
Regular admissions are probably what comes to mind
when talking about college applications. There is no limit
to the number of schools you apply for, you could get
accepted and not go, and deadlines are much later.
The lucky thing is that applications are typically easy to
find. There are a few options including the schools own
website and the Common Application (Common App). If
a student is not applying to very many schools, it may be
best to apply directly on the admissions website for that
school. All the requirements will be listed there and an
admissions counselor would be more than happy to help.
However, if a student is applying to four or more schools,
it may be a good idea to fill out the Common App. This is
a website where you fill out one general application that
can then be sent to multiple schools. Each school has
their own requirements with things like essays, financial
info, and declaring a major, but the Common App lays the
foundation for almost every application.

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WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP?
One of the most important things for students to
remember is that they do not have to do all of it alone.
Counselors, teachers, and parents are extremely helpful
when facing the challenge of college applications.
However, for the most relevant and specific help,
admissions counselors are the people to talk to. Every
college or university has them and their job is to help
students apply, receive financial aid, and find scholarships
for them. To get in contact with them, go to the schools
admissions website and find the counselor for your area.
One of the most popular colleges in Springfield is Missouri
State University. For Greene County residents, Katie
Cowen is the admissions counselor at MSU.
“The office of admission is a one stop shop,” said
Cowan. “We want to be able to help them throughout the
whole process. College can be overwhelming, it’s a big
investment and big decision, and we want to be able to
kind of make it less scary and less stressful.”
For any questions or concerns about anything related to
a college, reach out to an admissions officer and they will
be more than happy to help.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

While scholarships and financial aid are similar, they
have a few very important differences. Scholarships
typically come from outside sources and are the
responsibility of the student to find and apply for
them. They can go straight to the student or to a
school of choice and are usually for merit or personal
characteristics. Great websites to find scholarships are
Bold.org, Niche.com, and FastWeb. Separately, financial
aid is provided by the school or government. It is based
solely on household income and is determined by
preexisting guidelines and it has no effect on admissions.
The most important resource for financial aid is the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is
a process that needs to be completed with a parent or
guardian. It is very complicated and in depth, so Glendale
hosts two FAFSA nights a year in which students and
guardians will be walked through the form and receive
any help necessary. For any questions about financial aid
and FAFSA, reach out to the counselors through Canvas.

ESSAYS
Essays are one of the most
dreaded and emphasized
parts of college applications.
Topic choice is important,
but is only a piece of the
whole. Colleges want to hear
voice and see personality in
your writing. So each stu-
dent’s should and will be
different, but there are a few
tips to keep in mind.
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Stand up,
Rise up
Local organizations that students can volunteer at to
help their community.
Story by Caelyn Rudy
Photos Provided by ccozark.org, Council of Churches Facebook,
C
ouncil Of Churches is one of many
places students can volunteer, but
it is special because of the amount
of different volunteer opportunities
they provide. They offer many
activities during the school year and
during the summer as well. Some
of their activities include Wish I May,
Ambassadors for Children, warehouse
work, holiday support, and a math and
reading program. Their main mission
is to help and serve our community in
any way they can.
Diana Flannigan is the assistant
director of the math and reading
program along with being a part of
the Volunteer Engagement Council
wide.
“It’s that common space of if you
care about your community and want
to help, then we’re going to work with
you,” Diana Flannigan said.
The Wish I May Program is a great
way to be involved. They give donated
birthday supplies to those in need.
This ensures that kids don’t go
without a special surprise on their big
day. Students can participate in this
program by packing all the supplies
into ready to go bags. Students can
even be involved in this from school
by organizing events to donate the
birthday supplies.
“Wish I May is a really fun place
if you want to do a supply drive,”
Flannigan said.
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Ambassadors for Children or the
boutique is a place teens and foster
kids can go to get new clothes. Many
of the things in the boutique are
brand new and still have the tags on
them. They also provide times where
teens can come in and try on prom
and homecoming attire.
Many of their opportunities to
volunteer are in their warehouse such
as, wrapping diapers and packing
food boxes.
“The diaper bank is a fun space to
volunteer, because it’s wrapping the
diapers,” Flannigan said.
“Out in the warehouse we pack
mobile boxes of donated food,”
Flannigan said.
Warehouse activities are best for Volunteers with the Council of Churches hand out bags of foo
younger people and large groups.
The best times to plan your hours
and take a lot of people to run them,
for the warehouse are during the
they typically run these out of the
summer and Wednesdays due to
Ozark Eplex on the Saturday before
them only being open during school
the holiday.
hours except for Wednesdays. The
“There are two Saturdays, a
Council of Churches will always be
Thanksgiving distribution and the
open during those times and they
Christmas Holiday support,” Flannigan
won’t interfere with the school day.
said.
“On Wednesday evenings we’re
Holiday support is really important
open until 7:30 or 9 pm,” Flannigan
to the Council of Churches because of
said.
the impact it has on our community.
Council of Churches are always in
Many people struggle during these
need for their holiday support events,
times and they feel that these events
they do two major events one during
ease a lot of tension during these
the Christmas season and one during
times.
Thanksgiving. These events are large
“Working at the holiday distribution
of food.

you see people and you see the

impact it has on their life and it’s really
touching,” Flannigan said.
Another good summer activity
is their buddy reading and math
program. This opportunity is available
to students and people who are 18 or
older. With this program they place
elementary students with partner and
every week for thirty mins
“We place volunteers with third
graders and younger, one on one,
30 minutes a week, and they read to
their little buddy.” Flannigan said.
Current National Honor Society
members can use this organization to
get involved and help the community. Council of Churches waiting area.
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Freshmen Alexa Splide,
Gabbi Cradock, and
Howard Jones model
their latest styles.
Story and photos by Mary
Boehm, Caelyn Rudy, and
Presley Griffin
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