By Molly Merson
Social Media Editor Since its release in July 2016, “Pokemon Go” has taken fans by storm. The game has been downloaded by more than 130 million iOS and Android users. It has already once surpassed the number of daily Twitter users. After topping the number of daily Tinder users in its’ first month of release, there’s no denying that this game is something to talk about. The craze continued through the summer, and local residents of Red Lion would gather in town to play and pick up in-game items at local shops. “It’s very addicting to play,” freshman Dylan Zeller said. However, senior Alec Jacobs said “It blocks traffic when they play in the square.”
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Staff Writer From the puppy face to Face Swap, Snapchat's new lenses are one of the most popular features on the app with a range of lenses and filters to choose from. From everyday people, to celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, and many more Snapchat users all across the globe are experimenting with the new lenses on Snapchat. Using the filters, you can transform the way you look and add special effects to your snaps. These special effects track the location of your head and respond to facial movements like the opening of your mouth or raising of your eyebrows. The lenses are replaced with new ones daily, but are available to purchase to keep your favorite. Here in Red Lion Area Senior High School, students are all about Snapchat. “I never use my actual camera, it’s always Snapchat,” said junior Ashton Shoup. “Face Swap is my favorite.” “You gotta get the good lighting, tilt the head, camera facing toward you. It might take a few times to get it right,” added Shoup. “If I could change anything I would change up the filters, I feel like we have the same ones all the time,” said Paige Gartland. To jazz up your snaps first open Snapchat and then use the front-facing camera on your device to put yourself in the frame. It works best when your head is mostly straight to the camera and in direct light. Tap and hold your face for a second and a menu option will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap again and quick white lines should appear lined up with your face, then you’re ready to explore a variety of bizarre lenses. By Aidan Nelson Staff Writer Students in Red Lion displayed their works of art at the annual City Arts Gallery Art Show on Friday April 9th, which gave students the chance to display their pieces of art and Red Lion’s talent first hand. “I think it’s pretty cool that Hopkins does this. It gives students the chance to show off their artwork that they work so hard on,” senior Carley Blanchard said. One student, senior Miranda Beaver, is very proud of her clock painted with water colors entitled “Beginning to End” which now is currently hanging in the commons. “I am my biggest critique, never feeling completely satisfied with my finished products. However, I am proud of the pieces that I create, and only wish to get better,” Miranda Beaver said. Miranda entered four pieces into the show, one being her water color clock. She also entered two ceramic pieces that she has created along with a mosaic of the Red Lion Lion logo made out of just broken CD pieces. She plans on attending Delaware University for Art Education in the Spring of 2017. “Whether that be to elementary school kids or high schoolers. It does not matter to me, either would be awesome,” Miranda Beaver said. Many other students entered their pieces into the show as well. Some of them include senior Hannah Kokta, junior Olivia Riggs, junior Eion McCleary, and junior Zayne Mummert. “Art is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life,” -Miranda Beaver By Zachary Rhine
News & Features Editor Red Lion’s theatre program proves once again that they’ve got tremendous talent as they took on another Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast” March 3 through 6. The play began with the transformation of a prince (senior Mark Peters II) into a monstrous beast. An intriguing, beautiful yet outcast of a woman, Belle (senior Madison Smith) soon found herself as the Beast’s captive. So began a love story as old as time. The leading couple stunned the audience with their talented voices. Numerous people, children and adults alike, complimented both Belle and the Beast during intermission and after the show. The children were wide-eyed as they saw their favorite Disney characters in person. Another standout role was that of Gaston (junior Kevin Scheetz), whose song of the same name was perhaps the show’s best number choreography-wise. The cast truly exemplified their talent with this number, using the clinking of tavern mugs to create a unified, unique sound that added a certain flair to the show. And perhaps most surprisingly of all was the near perfect casting of Lefou (sophomore Jonathan Rowe); a character only meant to be a sidekick ended up stealing the entire show. His impeccable comedic timing brought him well-deserved laughs and applause every time he hit the stage. The rotating set designs truly brought the Beast’s castle to life, and showed off the stage crew’s capabilities as they had to move many of the set pieces in what seemed like only a fraction of a second. Red Lion’s award-winning pit orchestra lended their talent to the performance, especially shining during iconic numbers such as “Be Our Guest” and the title number. From the surprise of the confetti cannon at the end of “Be Our Guest” to Cogsworth (sophomore Eli Lanehart) joking about needing a life, this play truly offered something for all ages. I’ve seen Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” countless times growing up, but this theatrical version breathed new life into this personal favorite. The cast’s performance earned them a well-deserved standing ovation before the final curtain closed. Pictures in gallery courtesy of Caroline Smith. By Eli Gregory
Marketing and Communications Editor The classic Disney tale, Beauty and the Beast, is steadily coming to life as Red Lion’s musical cast begins learning the 2016 show. “The students involved are working really hard to make this years show something to remember,” senior Callie Tomblin said, who plays the cart-wheeling rug. Opening night for the show was March 4, at 7pm. With the nature of how this musical is, theatre-goers can expect much dancing, tumbling, and even a fight scene. The play is directed by Angie Wise, with Mr. Tom Wise as vocal director, Gabriella Marchi as dance coordinator, Mr. Curtis Crone as pit instructor, and seniors Caroline Smith and Christine Dellinger as student Directors. Senior Mark Peters is playing as The Beast, the second time he has been star of the show. “It’s a very fun experience becoming and developing another character again,” Mark said. “But this year is different because as a senior, not only do I have the responsibility of a lead, but I also have to take on the large responsibility of a senior and be a good example to the lower grades.” Belle is played by senior Maddie Smith, who was part of the ensemble in last years play. What’s unique about this year’s show is that the ensemble is split into townspeople and “inanimate objects.” These inanimate objects include things such a plates, rugs, cups, and even a wardrobe. Be sure to come out and see this hardworking group perform the 2016 show Beauty and the Beast. By Brittany Zeigler Staff Writer Scarves, headbands, candy bowls, Mini scrapbooks, tie dye and even homemade cards. These are many things Mrs.Kathy Neff’s craft class creates. Boys and girls equally like the class. “I enjoy the creative freedoms this class allows me”senior Marin Bunner said. “Many projects are enjoyable, although my favorite has to be scrapbooking.” Scrapbooking in the class consists of learning about page layout and what looks best on a page that is going to be filled up. Then comes choosing a background as well as the essential gathering of a good theme for the page. Then, the fun but messy part of adding pictures , stickers, and even glitter or anything available to students. Mrs. Kathy Neff who has been an FCS teacher at Red Lion High School for over 30 years wants students to “try new things and recognize hidden skills they have, maybe even find a new interest, hobby other than all this technology based activities.” Senior at Red Lion Senior High School Alexis Vandewettering feels “this class really lets you be you everything appears hard at first glance but once you get use to working on that specific project for a class period or two it becomes easy and then later to follow its finished.” Mrs. Kathy Neff plans to add a few more projects within the next few years, including bead work and even an explosion box. An explosion box consists of a few scrapbook pages cut up and folded to look as a box and then fill the explosion box with pictures stickers anything . Explosion boxes are just like the mini scrapbooks just in a different shape and style . This class gives many different options and lets a crafty, creative side come out. |
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