By Megan Johnson and Peter Hyle
Recently, the FCDM coordinators held Miracle in a Minute, a new program to help raise money for Riley’s Children Hospital. The coordinators asked for any amount of money they’re able to receive in a minute from both FC students as well as Providence students.
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By Blake Dykes
Want that perfect body but not really feeling a long run? That is perfectly okay, because there are plenty of other things you can do that burn just as many calories to get in tip top shape. Try incorporating a few of these workouts a few times a week and there will be results.
Tight abs (Can be done every other day for full results.)
40 crunches
45 russian twist with five pound weight
Two-minute plank
One-minute mountain climbers
20 toe touches
15 v-ups
30 bicycle crunches
one minute six inches
25 reverse crunches
25 in outs
15 side crunches (each side)
The Fat Blaster (Cardio is recommended every day for at least 45 minutes; however, it is important to mix up your workouts to avoid getting burnt out.)
One-minute high knees
15 push ups
15 squats (with weight for a challenge)
One-minute step ups (can be done on a chair at a fast pace)
15 tricep dips
Two minutes of jumping jacks
One-minute wall sit
Two-minute jump rope (if you don’t have a jump rope you can make the motion)
Three dive bombers pushups
One-minute mountain climbers
Tips:
Always stretch before each workout, and after each one to avoid injury.
If you are unsure of an exercise you can type in the name of it on youtube and it will show you how to do it briefly.
These workouts are most beneficial if you take no longer than a 15-second break between each exercise.
If you find yourself unable to do the full extent of an exercise modify to your need to avoid hurting yourself.
Share your success Leave a comment below in the comment box. If you have any great workouts yourself, go ahead and share you secret with the rest of us.
By Megan Johnson and Sydney Sears
As we all know, growing up is a challenging struggle. For most high school students, an average day is a hard task to endure. Waking up, going to school, doing homework/chores and sometimes even the additional drama is what teens have come to know as “just another day.”
However, imagine being a nationally known singer/songwriter and having to deal with all of the above. This is the life of 13 year-old singer/songwriter Meadow Ryann.
“[Stardom] didn’t affect my school or social life in a great way. It didn’t make school any easier and didn’t make people easier to deal with. I was always gone,” said Ryann.
Due to Ryann having to travel to other states to perform she could not regularly attend school. The same situation occurred as well when it came to her other extra-curricular activities such as cheerleading and swimming.
“I could never do any of the normal things kids would do. I couldn’t cheer anymore, I couldn’t swim anymore. I couldn’t be in class anymore because I was always gone,” said Ryann.
Ryann also explained that as she began her journey towards stardom, having a social life became even harder. Ryann’s mother/manager Jeannine Drollinger shared her thoughts on how Ryann’s life was affected by stardom.
“People used to say things behind her back, but now they send us private messages on social media,” said Drollinger.
She explained that within these messages, people sometimes questioned her motives as a mother.
“I get really upset when people say, ‘You’re just trying to make her famous.’ My quote is there’s a difference in being famous and being successful. I use that all the time.”
Drollinger also shared that sometimes people tend to underestimate Ryann as well.
“I hear a lot, ‘Oh she’s just a singer.’ But there’s so much more that goes along with it,” said Drollinger.
She explained that as Ryann’s manager, she has to book gigs, shows and has to spend several hours just managing Ryann’s social media accounts. Ryann also has to go to different recording sessions, concerts, shows and photo/video shoots that take a lot of effort and hard work.
“They think she just shows up on stage and there she is, but there’s so much more that goes along with it.”
In spite of all the negativity flowing through her life at that time, Ryann now has a positive light to help her through any dark time. Her light is her singing and songwriting.
“I feel like writing songs can make anyone happy. I feel like there have been so many times that I’ve just been in a bad mood and I’m just so depressed, and I’ll write something and it’ll just brighten my mood. It’s like a hug from an instrument.”
Ryann feels her music style is very special and unique.
“If you took Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, and Nora Jones, even Ed Sheeran and you mixed them all together, that’d be me,” said Ryann with a smile.
Freshman Kaelyn Gibson met Ryann at her friends party over the summer and has become friends with the upcoming star.
“We just clicked,” said Gibson.
Gibson mentioned that upon meeting the singer, she found out about Ryann’s career. Gibson said that Ryann is different from other singers because she’s shy and sweet and not wrapped up in herself like many other artists. Despite Ryann’s shy and girly persona, she enjoys other artists and bands like Blake Veil Brides, Sleeping with Sirens and NeverShoutNever.
“Ryann’s music is gonna be really popular. I think she has a lot going for her,” said Gibson.
Ryann also shared that she lives by several slogans that help her get through the hard times.
“I have several slogans that I use a lot. It may sound ‘corny’ or ‘cheesy’ but it really, really helps. For example, if someone calls you a chair. Does that really mean you’re a chair? Obviously, no you aren’t. You’re a human being. So if someone calls you an ugly or a nasty name, does that mean that you are that thing? No.”
Drollinger added one last comment regarding to Ryann’s success.
“Sometimes I’m just like ‘How do you come up with this stuff?’ It’s just pure raw emotion that she brings to me. I’m proud, very obviously, proud.”
If you are interested in learning more about Ryann, her musical abilities and where she will be performing next you can visit her website. She will have a 5 song EP released in mid-September, containing her own original song, “That is Love.” You can connect to her via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Soundcloud, Reverbnation and email through her site. If you wish to contact her through ask.fm or instagram search “Meadow Ryann.”
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By Blake Dykes and Bryce Romig
Stay tuned for more photos and video from prom and after prom.
By Derek Hanke
As a freshman, joining in with the ranks of high schoolers can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few good rules you can follow to try and get off on the right foot.
First things first: congratulations on making it through middle school and welcome to Floyd Central! You have been fortunate enough to become a student of an exceptional school with a great staff and with some honest effort you will be on your way towards a successful future. However, there are some things you should take into consideration as a freshman that can help shape your high school career:
1. Avoid Drama
Drama can sour your time in high school more than anything else if you let it. It is easy to get caught up in drama, but it is just as easy to avoid it. If you treat others like you want to be treated, refrain from gossiping, and listen to others more than yourself, you will easily escape any would-be stressful conflicts.
2. Be Yourself
Popularity is not everything. If you choose to act like someone you are not, you’re betraying who you really are. When you look back at your high school career, the friends you make and activities you pursue will all reflect upon your character and who you have become, so don’t worry about others’ opinions of you and just go with your natural character.
3. Come Prepared
Studying and doing your homework is not too much to ask of yourself. If you want to be prosperous later in life, you will put in the effort now. Come graduation, a higher GPA will help you get into the college of your preference. It can also make the difference in your performance in college, because the skills you develop in high school will last you for the rest of your life.
4. Ask Questions
If there is something you do not understand, you should ask the teacher about it. Asking a teacher about a problem you may be having is nothing to be afraid about. Other students may be having the same problem as well, and reviewing it with your teacher can make the difference in class the next day.
5. Socialize
Don’t let your high school career be a rut in the ground. Being social and hanging out with friends is beneficial not just emotionally but mentally as well. Having a few good friends can make the difference between a miserable high school career and a great one. There is nothing to be afraid about, and you don’t have anything to lose.
6. Get Involved
This one ties in with number four, in that the more extracurricular activities you are involved in, the more friends you are likely to have. Being involved also means that you will learn things such as how to work as a team member and operate well under pressure.
7. Have Fun
You only get to go through high school once, so make the most of it. Memories you make here will stick with you for a lifetime and then some. If you come into school with a good attitude and a smile, things will go much better for you. Be ready to come in as opposed to getting out, and you will do great!