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Students, teachers prepare for upcoming AP exams

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By Sydney Sears and Delaney Smith

As the year is coming to a close the stakes rise. AP exams begin next week and many students begin to feel stressed around this time of year. Preparation is a significant part in passing these important tests.

According to counselor Mark Clark, the AP exams are graded on a five-point scale with “5” being the highest and “1” being the lowest. If a “3” or higher is scored a student can receive three credits to any college in Indiana.

To earn these credits students typically must put forth a lot of hard work and dedication. Many teachers have been doing in-class work and before or after-school study sessions to help prepare their students to the best of their ability.

“I plan to go to the cram session. I’ve also been looking over my notes,” said Junior Bailey Smit,h who is preparing for Monday’s AP psychology exam.

Senior Scott Schuchardt has been taking a lot of time to prepare for his AP government  exam by going over old AP Government College Board tests and the writing prompts for them. He has also been going to Suzanne Moss’s after-school study sessions.

Teachers have also been working to prepare their students for the upcoming exams.

“In class I have covered all the main units, done weekend review sessions, and have given handouts and charts in class over major concepts. I have also given bell ringer questions from old AP tests to try to prepare my students,” said AP psychology teacher Chad Clunie.

Students have high hopes for their scores on these tests.

“I hope I do well on the test because if I don’t do well my mom is making me pay for the test,” said Smith.

The two-week AP exam schedule is as follows:

AP Exam Schedule 2014

Monday, May 5

8 a.m. – AP Chemistry

12 p.m. – AP Psychology

Tuesday, May 6

8 a.m. – AP Computer Science

Wednesday, May 7

8 a.m. – AP Calculus

Thursday, May 8

8 a.m. – AP English Literature

Friday, May 9

8 a.m. – English Composition

Monday,May 12

8 a.m. – AP Biology, AP Music Theory

12 p.m. – AP Physics

Tuesday, May 13

8 a.m. – AP U.S. Government

Wednesday, May 14

8 a.m. – AP U.S. History

12 p.m. – AP European History

Thursday, May 15

8 a.m. – AP Macroeconomics

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FCDM finale incorporates excitement, emotion

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Junior Chad Lawrence announces guest speaker Dr. Mervin Yoder at the closing ceremony. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Seniors Jacob Miller, Julie Jackson, and junior Carly Stevens listen to a Riley story. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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FCDM participants dance at the rave held by DJs Andrew Nguyen and Isaac Nasseem. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Senior Jack Stoner dances with other students at the rave. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Junior Garry Posey leads the crowd as he teaches the last portion of the morale dance. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Dance Marathon coordinator Tiffany Stansbury crowns sophomores Justin Applebaum and Kristen Burger as the FCDM king and queen. This title is won by the male and female FC student who raise the most money for the marathon. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Sophomore participants learn the final portion of the morale dance. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Executive committee members look on in disbelief as they see the amount of money raised this year. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Seniors Meredith Sant and Eliza Hudson bow their heads in respect during a Riley story. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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FCDM participants learn the final portion of the morale dance. At the closing ceremony, the dance was finally put together. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Senior Emma Bellus practices the morale dance before the closing ceremony. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Dr. Mervin Yoder talks about the importance of research donations for cancer treatment. Yoder works at the Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Dance Marathon coordinator Anne Martin recognizes juniors Grant Vellinger and Garry Posey for their work on the morale executive committee.
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Dance Marathon coordinator Matthew Townsend recognizes seniors Austin Ivey, Harrison Davis, Sarah Fougerousse, and Sarah Henry for their work on the entertainment executive committee. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Senior Austin Ivey cuts wristbands off of seniors Josh Becht and Allen Truong. One of bands was cut off to symbolize the Riley families who got to go home. Participants were encouraged to leave the other on for the Riley families who never got to go home. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Dance Marathon coordinator Kristina Bauerla recognizes the executive committee for their hard work and dedication to helping the kids at Riley. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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FCDM participants form a circle and link hands while executive committee members cut off one of their wristbands. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Senior, participants, who form the inner circle, come together in support of the Riley families. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Dance Marathon coordinator Tiffany Stansbury thanks donors, volunteers, committee members, and participants for their support in making FCDM possible. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Executive committee members watch a video recollecting the events of the day. Photo by Meghan Poff.
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Executive committee members begin to reveal the total sum raised at the closing ceremony. Photo by Meghan Poff.
Features

Jackson to add co-host to TV show

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By Sydney Sears and Delaney Smith

“How many high schoolers can say they have a show?” said sophomore Kylie Wheeler, who is soon to be a co-host with senior Julie Jackson on her TV show entitled “Everybody Talks.”

Wheeler will start to co-host the show with Jackson starting next semester in January.

“I’m in love with change, especially change that will benefit everyone. The show will be a lot more exciting and a lot more fun when Kylie joins the show crew,” said Jackson.

Jackson said the idea for a co-host came up when she was brainstorming because she felt that there was something missing from the show.

“The idea for a co-host sparked my mind when I was in the shower. I went to Mr. Dench the next day and he thought it was a great idea,” said Jackson.

Radio/TV teacher Tim Dench said that the original idea for the show included a co-host and that will make the show more fun and interesting.

“Different ideas will come along with a new co-host,” said Dench.

Wheeler originally took radio/TV because others had suggested to her that she could be a broadcaster and she ended up loving the class and therefore took the co-hosting opportunity.

“She [Wheeler] is outgoing, loves to talk, and with her pageant history she would fit in,” said Dench.

Also, with Wheeler as an underclassman she will take over the show when Jackson graduates this May.

“She may only be a sophomore, but she knows what she’s doing,” said Jackson.

Wheeler has high hopes for the future of the show

“I hope to just have fun with this opportunity and get to learn a lot more about this field,” said Wheeler.

Jackson concludes her thoughts on Wheeler’s introduction to the show.

“This is more of a friend title than a co-host stamp,” said Jackson.

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Dual personalities share experiences in radio/TV and softball

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By Rachel Lamb

Between producing a FC radio/TV production to standing in the outfield during a softball game, sophomores Emily and Erin Keenan are still able to manage within their busy lives. For some students, having this hectic schedule is hard to fulfill alone. This is not the case for the Keenans, since they are twins.

“It is pretty cool having my best friend with me 24/7 since birth,” said Erin.

These sisters may have the same interests, but their opinions on the hobbies they share are not necessary the same.

“Softball keeps me in shape and gives me the opportunity to meet new people,” said Emily.

Erin shared that her favorite part leans more on the energetic side of the sport.

“I like the feeling of the adrenaline rush you get from outrunning a play, sliding into base, or catching a line drive.”

Softball coach Rick Keenan, also the twins’ dad,  shared a few of Erin’s strengths on the softball field.

“She always has a good sense of where the ball is going to go and her good arm always comes in handy.”

This sport is only a small part of their lives. Emily and Erin also help produce “Everybody Talks,” a radio/TV production.

“Both girls are hard working, responsible, and take pride in their work. However, they are a little quiet and shy; I think that’s why I can’t tell them apart,” said radio/TV teacher Tim Dench.

Last year, both girls took the first radio/TV class. Instead of continuing on to the second class, Emily and Erin decided to take sports broadcasting this year and get involved in helping produce “Everybody Talks” with senior Julie Jackson.

Emily shared her opinion on why she enjoys being in the class and producing “Everybody Talks.”

“It is preparing me for my career as a filmmaker, but most of all that my twin sister does it with me.”