Cheerleaders to compete in State competition tomorrow
November 2, 2007
By: HiLite Staff
Stephanie Shook, varsity cheerleader and sophomore, rallies the crowd during a football game. The cheerleading team travels to New Castle High School tomorrow for the state competition.
Breathalyzers to continue through basketball season
November 2, 2007
By: Jaclyn Chen <jchen@hilite.org>
With the football season drawing to a close and basketball games starting this month, one aspect remains constant: breathalyzing will occur, according to Principal John Williams.
“Our charge as an administration is to do everything appropriate to make our school safe, secure and drug- and alcohol-free,” Williams said. “Breathalyzers have worked for us so far, so we will continue to use them.”
Breathalyzing first began two years ago, and junior Tyler Turchan said that he didn’t mind them originally and feels no different now. For Turchan, the procedure has little effect on his pre-game activities, he said.
“I think that breathalyzing is probably not necessary because the level of incidence is relatively low, but it’s a good precaution to take anyway,” Turchan said.
The administration doesn’t plan to breathalyze at every basketball game, but the school board has given it authority to do so at any school activity.
Williams said that although breathalyzers are not fool-proof, they do their job. He said, “We want to create an environment that fosters good decision-making, and certainly breathalyzers help us do that.”
First ever Greyhound Games to occur tomorrow afternoon
November 2, 2007
By: Tian Yang <tyang@hilite.org>
Greyhound Games will be tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. Check-in will be from 1 to 1:15 at the parking lot next to the natatorium.
According to House sponsor Katie Overbeck, the games will consist of teams of five people. The teams will compete in 12 different competitions for prizes.
“The games were modeled after the trike races where each team has a costume and theme,” she said.
The competitions range from the traditional to more inventive races. They include events such as a pumpkin launch, eating contest, scooter relay and a marshmellow chew.
Senior Michael Clark is the House cabinet member in charge of the relay race. He said he is excited for the games tomorrow. He said House has spent around 20 solid hours planning for the games.
“I cannot wait. It’s going to be crazy,” he said. Yet Clark said there is one slight concern for the games.
“The only thing were worried about is rain, but if it comes, it’ll make it a lot more fun,” he said. “We’ll get to do it in the mud.”
For questions regarding House, students should see Overbeck during SRT in room E116 or find a House member.
Band members prepare for BOA Indianapolis Regional
November 2, 2007
By: HiLite Staff
Sophomore Becky Welch plays the marimba during the marching band’s morning practice. The band has been practicing for several months and will perform tomorrow at the Marching Band BOA Indianapolis Regional at the RCA Dome downtown.
Women’s soccer team falls
November 2, 2007
By: Stephanie Walstrom <swalstrom@hilite.org>
Coming off two consecutive seasons in which the women’s varsity soccer team failed to advance out of Sectional, this year’s team entered the tournament bound and determined to “take back the ship.”
The team was ranked Number-1 for most of the season, finishing undefeated in the MIC. The Hounds broke their tournament slump with a 2-1 win over Noblesville on Oct. 13 to clinch the Sectional championship, and then traveled to Zionsville to snatch a Regional victory. The team’s State journey ended prematurely with a 1-0 loss to Brownsburg at Semistate.
Lexi Tryba, varsity soccer player and senior, said she thought the team accomplished a lot. “I think next year’s team will know what it takes to be successful. I look forward to seeing the younger players step up and have the opportunity to lead, and I expect great things from next year’s team.”
Head Coach Frank Dixon said the team exceeded his expectations through the year. “As a coach, I judge each year’s team not by its final record but by its ability to become better over the course of the season. This group of girls continued to improve each day. I believe they became the best team in Indiana over the last few months, but as the saying goes, the best team doesn’t always win,” he said. “Next year’s senior leaders will have very big shoes to fill.”
Men’s soccer team falters early in Sectional tournament
November 2, 2007
By: Jon Haslam <jhaslam@hilite.org>
Oct. 6 marked only the second loss in 15 games for the men’s soccer team and an end to a successful season. The Hounds lost a close match against Westfield 2-1 in the Sectional final. The team finished the season 14-2-1 and ranked third in the state.
While the season didn’t end with a State Championship, many players say they don’t regret anything.
“We all strive for State, and even though we lost, we proved that we are a team that can play,” midfielder and junior Dean Weaver said.
Forward and junior Brandon Kim said he feels the same as Weaver and continues to look forward to next season.
“While our early loss was disappointing, it just motivates us more to do well next season, especially for those of us who will be seniors,” Kim said.
Last year, the team lost 13 seniors along with the head coach. Former assistant coach Shane Schmidt filled the shoes of Dan Kapasalis as the new head coach and led this year’s team to an overall successful season.
“I am so proud of all of the guys on the team. They had a very successful season after losing nine starters from last year’s squad. They worked extremely hard all season long and never gave up,” Schmidt said.
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