By Molly Merson Staff Writer A currently debated topic within our school is the dress code. As the temperature rises, clothing styles also change. You may be asking yourself: “What can I wear and not wear?” Well we have the answer for you. Here at our school, we do have restrictions on certain styles, however many students aren’t aware of the guidelines we have. Guidelines and additional dress code information is listed in the student handbook issued in the beginning of the school year. In most cases, this information remains unread or overlooked by students. Excessively short shorts are not permitted, especially if the pockets are longer than the shorts altogether. Also, visible undergarments, including men’s undershirts, are not acceptable. “It’s a matter of modesty,” Principal Mary Smith said, in regards to clothing choice. Compared to the Red Lion Area Junior High School, our dress code may seem a lot more lenient. Although there are restrictions, trust is put into the student body to choose appropriate attire for school. “The older you are, the more freedom you have to choose,” Smith said. Dress code is not a major concern for this upcoming Spring, because most of the student population follows the dress code guidelines. If students do not follow the guidelines, they will be asked to change. If they refuse to change, disciplinary action will follow. A student is only asked to change clothing if it “causes a disruption to the learning process,” Principal Smith says. If students aren’t aware of our guidelines on dress code, it’s available on the school website or on the disc given out at the beginning of the school year. Our school understands that as seasons change, so does style. Make sure your spring wardrobe is filled with plenty of magnificence, modernity, and most importantly; modesty!
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By Claire Krackow Marketing Editor Raising a total of $53,295.50, MiniTHON beat their goal of $50,000. Every year at the Red Lion Area Senior High School, MiniTHON is hosted. This fundraiser is hosted to raise money for childhood cancer. Students will stand on their feet from 6pm to 6am and take part in non-stop activities and fun. However, in order to participate, a student needs to raise at least $75 that will go directly to the Four Diamonds Fund. Childhood cancers make up less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed each year. About 10,380 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades. The mission of the Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children that are being treated at the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and their families with superior care and money donated by businesses and people. “As a chair, I’m in charge of planning and organizing the night of activities.” Senior MiniTHON chair member, Hannah Zimmerman said. “As well as getting donations from businesses and setting up fundraisers.” There are 9 total MiniTHON chair members. “As committee members, you participate in fundraisers and help make decorations for the night of.” Zimmerman said. “I chose to be a chair because cancer sucks and having witnessed it first hand with my mom being diagnosed with cancer when I was 8.” “MiniTHON is an amazing thing that helps raise money for childhood cancer research. This years’ MiniTHON was amazing and I’m honored to have been apart of it.” Zimmerman said. Every year at MiniTHON, there is a family hour that is hosted. Families from all over the district will come to the school for one hour and explain their childrens’ cancer stories. This makes a huge impact on many students at the school. “I was in charge of planning the night of and also family hour.” Sophomore chair member, Carter Beyer said. “I chose to do it because of how much of an impact it had on my family with Cora (little sister) being sick.,” Beyer said. “I felt like it went really well this year and I heard a lot of positive feedback.” “I stand in support of the children and families that face this terrible disease.” Senior, Rachel Bosley, who attended the night of MiniTHON said. “Those who have fought, who fight today, and who will continue to fight in the future. With having a two-time childhood cancer survivor in my family, I have seen the amazing things that the Four Diamonds Fund does for the patients and their families to make their battle a little bit easier.” Bosley said. “12 hours seems like nothing when you remember what it is that you’re standing for.” By Claire Krackow
Staff Writer What qualities would your peers say you have? Every year at Red Lion Area Senior High School, Senior Superlatives are chosen according to what qualities pertain to different students Recognizing students who have been at the school for four years in giving them a title as superlative is a great confidence booster as well as a final ending to their high school career. It is also a way for their peers to remember them as they move onto the next chapter of their lives. Without recognizing students who stand out in those aspects, homecoming or prom court would not be possible. As well as team captains or lead roles in the school musical. The buzz and excitement about superlatives never fail to keep the Seniors anticipating. However, they are not always a good idea. Many conflicts can be started when finding out who won which superlative. During this year's voting of superlatives, many people were campaigning for what they wanted to win. In reality, people will vote for who they think deserves the title, not for the student who wants it the most. Students will be feeling very insecure once the superlatives are revealed because they may not get the one they wanted. Others may get the title that somebody else wanted, which will cause much conflict as well. "I just think it's bad because people might get down and upset if they don't get the superlative that they wanted," said Senior Paige Taylor. "I'm just not a big fan of them, although they are definitely very fun and exciting." In recent years, having Senior Superlatives has caused problems because of these same reasons. Senior should be chosen for a superlative based on the qualities that their peers think about them. By Allie Burd
Staff Writer The nationwide phenomenon, Black Friday, has struck again. Bringing over 52.4 billion dollars into stores and out of people’s pockets. Black Friday is the nation’s biggest shopping day of the year. But what is it that causes all the rowl? Is it the deals or the chaos? Black Friday is known for the rare, great deals in apparel, home goods, and electronics. “I like black Friday, it’s such a crazy rush with your family and you always find that one steal,” said Senior Matthias Cabbell. “My favorite thing about it is shopping with my family. I usually go with my mom, sister and friends,” Senior Devin Morton said. Many stores during this day have deals exclusively on that Friday. Discounted Xboxes, PS4s, and apparel. “I actually go for clothing, you can always find cool deals.” said Cabbell. Another contributing factor to the Black Friday chaos seems to be the dangers. Last year a man was stabbed over a parking space. There have also been other accounts of stabbings, shootings, and tramplings. “Just when you walk into the store and think you’re safe, someone could come along and harm you for an item,” says Cabbell. Recently stores have been opening up on Thanksgiving day, rather than the following Friday. Again this year, many stores such as Target, Macy’s, Best Buy, and Walmart are opening their doors at 6pm that night. “My family’s not too crazy about it, but we never seem to go out early anyway.” said Cabbell. Devin Morton seems to have a different opinion. He stated; “I think it’s okay, everyone seems to be done dinner by that time anyway.” By Helen Zeidman
Special Correspondent Communication in the classroom has evolved from the caveman drawing with rocks, to the classic passing of notes, to today’s methods of texting, Snapchatting, and Instagraming. We need to figure out how to avoid the addictive realm of cell phones or else our lives will be consumed. Regardless of the methods, using cell phones during class is detrimental to students’ success. If students are paying attention to their phones, then they are not listening to the lesson. In a study done by the University of New Hampshire, it was discovered that 52% of students admitted to using cell phones during class. They also confessed their cell phones affected their concentration and the amount of information they learn. Teachers are fighting a battle against cell phones in their classrooms. Although cell phones can be an asset in for quick research, they are more often a nuisance. “There is a time and place for cell phones, but during my class is normally not one of them,” said Mrs. Repanshek, a Spanish teacher at the high school. “Too many times, the students who use their cell phones during my class are the ones with low grades.” When students multitask by using their phones during class, their attention is divided and not really focused on learning. Unfortunately, multitasking is not as efficient as having your full attention on one task. According to researchers at Stanford, multitaskers have shorter attention spans and less control over their memory when compared to people who do not multitask. Even though cell phones were created to help people communicate, they are also negatively affecting our social lives. Physical activity and face-to-face conversations have decreased. Honestly, talking to a screen is not the same as talking to a person in real life. Scientists are thinking that excessive use of your cell phone could result in an addiction. They even have a name for it: nomophobia. It is the fear of being without your mobile phone. The fact that this word even exists shows the seriousness of the situation. Believe it or not, there is a world outside of the screen of your cell phone. Close the apps and turn your phone off and you will be able to discover the wonders of living. By Bella McCarey
Co-Editor-in-Chief As most high school seniors will come to realize, life is all about making investments. Whether it is buying a stock, investing in a company, purchasing a starter home or opening up a business, everyone at some point will have to organize their assets. However, one of the most overlooked investments is gaining a higher education after high school. An investment has many costs added into it, generally requiring an upfront payment Depending on where a student plans on attending college determines the varying tuition costs that a student may have to pay. Websites for state schools such as Millersville, East Stroudsburg or Indiana University of Pennsylvania state that costs range from $8,000 to $10,200. Those price tags do not include the cost of room and board,that can tack on an additional $7,000 to $9,000. Private colleges, such as locally located York College to Drexel University can range from $15,000 to $50,000, according to the numbers on their websites. Public universities tend to be cheaper than private colleges because public universities are partly funded by the state, whereas private colleges rely on tuition in order to make a profit. When it comes to paying for college, the first step is to fill out a FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). By completing the form, a student can find out how much he/she qualifies for financial aid. Even if you know your parents make too much money to qualify, it is still worth applying. You can still earn money if you are a minority, are a first generation college student, or one of your parents is on disability or is laid off. In addition to financial aid, many students hope for scholarships from the college or from an outside source. A scholarship doesn’t exactly mean that a student has to be a scholar, be as it may seem. There are thousands of different types of scholarships, some for being a race or religious minority, for what elementary school you went to or simply for what your gender is. Taking the time and effort to research what is available is worthwhile, along with networking within your local community. Many local businesses and organizations, such as the Rotary Club, offer free money to college bound seniors. The actual payout may only be $500, but every bit counts. If you’ve applied to every scholarship and grant under the sun and you are still short a couple thousand or even most of the tuition, student loans may be the last option, however not a last resort. According to the American Student Assistance statistics, every year 12 million out of the 20 million that attend college take out student loans, so it is a popular form of payment. As soon as a student hears the words “student loans”, panic automatically settles in. Debt is a big fear for anyone fresh out of college looking for a job or an internship. However, the bills don’t start arriving for at least 6 months after graduation. The cost of college should not be a venue for turning away students, however the high costs should be taken into consideration. Sitting down with your parents, especially if they have gone to college and are in your shoes, can help you and your whole family get on the same page. College is a huge risk, but the return on your investment (ie the job of your dreams) will make the whole hassle worth it. |
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