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Week in Review

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By McKenna Click

A look in photographs of the past few weeks at Floyd Central. The week’s activities include Godspell, the Dazzlers’ national preview, a lab in science teacher Michelle Harbison’s class, NJROTC annual inspection, and design and sketchbook assignments in Intro to Art and Drawing I-IV classes.

Dazzler's preview their national competition routine of Jan. 29. Photo by Jalyn Kowalski.
Dazzler’s preview their national competition routine of Jan. 29. Photo by Jalyn Kowalski.
Junior Savannah Wormley strikes a pose ending the scene at a showing of Godspell. Wormley has been involved in theater since she was a freshman. At first it was the nationally and internationally renowned theater department that drew her in. “I went into it not knowing if I’d have any talent or knack for it at all, but I took intro my freshman year and never looked back.” Part of the reason she likes it so much is the people involved in theater. “The department is truly a melting pot of interesting personalities and it really is like being a part of one big, huge dysfunctional family.” Photo by McKenna Click.
Junior Savannah Wormley strikes a pose ending the scene at a showing of Godspell. Wormley has been involved in theater since she was a freshman. At first it was the nationally and internationally renowned theater department that drew her in. “I went into it not knowing if I’d have any talent or knack for it at all, but I took intro my freshman year and never looked back.” Part of the reason she likes it so much is the people involved in theater. “The department is truly a melting pot of interesting personalities and it really is like being a part of one big, huge dysfunctional family.” Photo by McKenna Click.
Junior Bailey Hussung sings one of many songs in the theater’s production of Godspell. Godspell ran its last round this past weekend, selling out their final showing. The next show that the theater department will be showing is Thoroughly Modern Millie. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office at 812-542-2284. Photo by McKenna Click.
Junior Bailey Hussung sings one of many songs in the theater’s production of Godspell. Godspell ran its last round this past weekend, selling out their final showing. The next show that the theater department will be showing is Thoroughly Modern Millie. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office at 812-542-2284. Photo by McKenna Click.
Junior Jade Dailey recites her lines during a performance of Godspell. Dailey has been involved in theater since elementary school. “I needed something to take my mind off of the everyday aspects of life,” said Dailey. She started out her high school theater career at New Albany but switched to FC this year. “My favorite part of FC theater is they are on a very high professional level when it comes to the rehearsal process and the audition process.” Dailey continued on saying, “Everything is so well put together by Mr. Steiner.” Photo by McKenna Click.
Junior Jade Dailey recites her lines during a performance of Godspell. Dailey has been involved in theater since elementary school. “I needed something to take my mind off of the everyday aspects of life,” said Dailey. She started out her high school theater career at New Albany but switched to FC this year. “My favorite part of FC theater is they are on a very high professional level when it comes to the rehearsal process and the audition process.” Dailey continued on saying, “Everything is so well put together by Mr. Steiner.” Photo by McKenna Click.
Student teacher Kelly Book explains some of the lab work to juniors Kaylee Newland (left) and Rose Mintkenbaugh (right). Fitzgerald and Book agreed that the hardest part of the lab is writing out the chemical equations based on what the students have observed in the lab. Photo by McKenna Click.
Student teacher Kelly Book explains some of the lab work to juniors Kaylee Newland (left) and Rose Mintkenbaugh (right). Fitzgerald and Book agreed that the hardest part of the lab is writing out the chemical equations based on what the students have observed in the lab. Photo by McKenna Click.
Juniors Rose Mintkenbaugh (left) and Kaylee Newland measure out liquids for a two day lab “Pipes of Reactions” in Beth Fitzgerald’s Chemistry I class on Monday February 28. Photo by McKenna Click.
Juniors Rose Mintkenbaugh (left) and Kaylee Newland measure out liquids for a two day lab “Pipes of Reactions” in Beth Fitzgerald’s Chemistry I class on Monday February 28. Photo by McKenna Click.
Senior George Emily stands and listens as Captain Tim Naville inspects him during NJROTC’s annual inspection that was held Wednesday morning in the gym. This is the 20th annual inspection since 1994. Photo by McKenna Click.
Senior George Emily stands and listens as Captain Tim Naville inspects him during NJROTC’s annual inspection that was held Wednesday morning in the gym. This is the 20th annual inspection since 1994. Photo by McKenna Click.
Junior Lance Youtsey (center) stands at attention in front of other JROTC students Wednesday during annual inspection. Youtsey said he went into ROTC because he’s always wanted to go into the coast guard, but his favorite part about ROTC is the people. “It makes my day, they’re actually pretty funny,” said Youtsey. Photo by McKenna Click.
Junior Lance Youtsey (center) stands at attention in front of other JROTC students Wednesday during annual inspection. Youtsey said he went into ROTC because he’s always wanted to go into the coast guard, but his favorite part about ROTC is the people. “It makes my day, they’re actually pretty funny,” said Youtsey. Photo by McKenna Click.
Sophomore Cassie Nale (right) and junior Katrina Klingsmith (left) work on art projects for Susan Higdon’s intro to art class. “My favorite part of art is being with the art community,” said Klingsmith. Nale was working on a sketchbook assignment, but Klingsmith was working on her potential design for next year.’ Photo by McKenna Click.
Sophomore Cassie Nale (right) and junior Katrina Klingsmith (left) work on art projects for Susan Higdon’s intro to art class. “My favorite part of art is being with the art community,” said Klingsmith. Nale was working on a sketchbook assignment, but Klingsmith was working on her potential design for next year.’ Photo by McKenna Click.
Freshman Matthew Jewel works on his potential design of next year’s planner cover in Susan Higdon’s intro to art class. A design senior Zach Nichols’ came up with will be used if a new design is not created. Photo by McKenna Click.
Freshman Matthew Jewel works on his potential design of next year’s planner cover in Susan Higdon’s intro to art class. A design senior Zach Nichols’ came up with will be used if a new design is not created. Photo by McKenna Click.
Senior Parker McCullough works on his project in Kerri Jones' Drawing III/IV class. McCullough has been around art his whole life. “My grandpa used to teach art here,” but goes on to say “I don’t think I really became interested in art until sixth grade. My favorite part [about art] is the freedom of expression. Photo by McKenna Click.
Senior Parker McCullough works on his project in Kerri Jones’ Drawing III/IV class. McCullough has been around art his whole life. “My grandpa used to teach art here,” but goes on to say “I don’t think I really became interested in art until sixth grade. My favorite part [about art] is the freedom of expression. Photo by McKenna Click.
Juniors Brett Yeaton and Sarah Henry work on their pen and ink projects in Kerri Jone’s drawing I/II class. Henry first became interested in art when her middle school art teacher Diane Emerson suggested she take classes outside of school with the Louisville Visual Arts Association. “The teacher there was fabulous so I became hooked.” Henry continued on with art from there. Her favorite part is “working with new mediums that I haven’t worked with much before.” Photo by McKenna Click.
Juniors Brett Yeaton and Sarah Henry work on their pen and ink projects in Kerri Jone’s drawing I/II class. Henry first became interested in art when her middle school art teacher Diane Emerson suggested she take classes outside of school with the Louisville Visual Arts Association. “The teacher there was fabulous so I became hooked.” Henry continued on with art from there. Her favorite part is “working with new mediums that I haven’t worked with much before.” Photo by McKenna Click.
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Dazzlers dream for success at Nationals

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By Lexi Burch and Bryce Romig

Disney World is where ‘dreams come true’ and the Dazzlers are hoping for their dreams to come true when they travel there this Wednesday to compete in UDA Nationals.

After winning eleven consecutive national titles and double titling last season, expectations will be high when the Dazzlers arrive in Orlando.

“For me to win my fourth national title would be amazing,” said junior Courtney Crombie. “Most people work four years to get those four titles, and to get it as a junior would be such an awesome accomplishment.”

Sophomore Coral Portman said that they have been preparing for this years nationals even before they won last year. The Dazzlers devote all their time and breath to the sport.

“We train every week with a personal trainer and we practice hours daily,” said Portman. “We have competitions almost every weekend to prepare for the pressures of nationals.”

For the senior Dazzlers this will be their last time performing on the black mat. They say that the feeling of it being over is very bittersweet.

“Knowing this is my last time at nationals is hard to believe,” said senior Kimberly Humphries. “Saying goodbye to my team will be one of the hardest things I will ever do.”

UDA Nationals is not all stress and sweat. The girls said spending the weekend in sunny Florida, in the exciting Disney World is one of the best times throughout the season.

“The most exciting part about Nationals is being out on the floor with the rest of my teammates and just knowing that we’re about to kill it.” said Crombie. “The idea that everyone in the building is watching you and only you, is a feeling I can’t even describe. We go on autopilot when we’re out there competing and everything just happens.”

Winning Nationals for any team would be exciting but for the Dazzlers it is carrying on a legacy. This team and past teams have made it possible for the Dazzlers to have a consecutive winning streak.

“It would mean everything to win,” said Sophomore Taylor Neagle. “We work so hard each year to bring home another title. Carrying on the legacy of teams before us would mean so much to current team and past teams.”

As Wednesday draws near the hearts of the Dazzlers are racing and the butterflies in their stomachs are fluttering. The memories of winning reenter their minds.

“The feeling of winning is like a ten thousand pound weight has being lifted off your shoulders,” said Crombie. “It is crazy how much pressure is on us to keep an amazing legacy going, and when we win all the hard moments and struggles are beyond worth it.”

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Dazzlers already preparing for nationals in the spring

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By Sidney Reynolds

Yells of encouragement ring throughout the gym as the Dazzlers start practicing their routine.

“We go over our routine a lot and I ask my teammates to watch.If they see something is wrong, they tell me how I can correct it,” said sophomore Kayleigh Brewer.

At practice it is common for the Dazzlers to support each other not only to make adancer better  but also to make the entire team stronger. To have a strong team everyone on it must be supportive of each other. It helps make the performance better and more enjoyable for the entire team.

For the Dazzlers, dancing helps them in more ways than just getting fit and having a hobby. “Dazzling is more than just dance. It teaches you life lessons. Also, you make friends you can hangout with outside of practice,” said senior Brooke Lentz.

The Dazzlers have been working hard to make sure their routine is perfect this year for nationals in  February. They have a year round season with practices four times a week for two and half hours long.

 “Practices are long and hard but are completely 100 percent worth it at the end of the day,” said sophomore Coral Portman.

Nationals are their biggest competition and is held in Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Dazzlers will be there foran entire week.That is much longer than their normal competitions, which generally last around six hours.

“This early in the seasonwe are looking good, but we have to work todo before nationalsin February,” said Lentz.

 The Dazzlers have won in Orlando from 2003 to 2012. Last year they doubled titled in varsity pom and hip- hop at nationals.

“I don’t go into the season expecting to win nationals because I don’t want the girls to just think they will win every year. I want them to go into the season giving a 100 percent plus an extra 20 percent to be better then last year,” said coach Todd Sharp.

 This year the team is training to have an 11th consecutive win. “We had done what present Dazzlers, past Dazzlers, and Todd had pushed us for, our 10th consecutivewin in varsity pom,” said senior Regan Wimsatt.

They still have a while until nationals, but they will train for it at practices and performing at football games.  They also have many competitions between now and then they use to prepare for nationals. Their next performance is during halftime at the home game tonight. 

 “I can’t image dancing for anyone else because when we go to a competition I see the ways the other teams look at us and I am so proud to be a Floyd Central Dazzler,” said Portman.