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September 2014 issue of the Highland Park newspaper.
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WKDW�)HUJXVRQ�SROLFH�RIÀFHU�Darren Wilson shot and
killed an unarmed 18-year-
old African American man
Michael Brown Jr. after asking
him to move from the street
onto the sidewalk.
The incident led the town
to riot. There are different
versions circulating through
the media about what really
happened. Some say there was
an altercation between the two
where Brown tried to reach for
WKH�RIÀFHU·V�JXQ��2WKHUV�VD\�Brown was shot with his hands
in the air.
I could not imagine any
unarmed person trying to
DWWDFN�DQ�DUPHG�SROLFH�RIÀFHU�I strongly believe that the
RIÀFHU�ZDV�FRPSOHWHO\�ZURQJ��7KHUH�ZDV�QR�UHDVRQ�WR�ÀUH�DW�unarmed person. I think that
D�ÀVW�DOWHUFDWLRQ�ZRXOG�KDYH�been more acceptable than this.
There was no need to pull out a
weapon and kill!
According to statistics by
the United States Department
of Justice, white police
RIÀFHUV�VKRW�DQG�NLOOHG�$IULFDQ�American men at the rate of
two per week between the
years of 2005-2012.
As many remember, there
was the Trayvon Martin case
that happened back in 2012
that also struck a nerve all over
the media and country.
There was also Eric Garner,
Ezell Ford, and many more
whose cases did not get as
much attention as others. It
so happened that all these
men were unarmed as well as
Michael Brown.
My honest opinion is that
it was another race case, not
MXVW�EHFDXVH�,·P�DQ�$IULFDQ�American myself but because
of the statistics and that this is
happening repeatedly.
This is an emotional topic
for me, because it seems that
African American men are
the ones that are always being
targeted in these kinds of
issues. I feel they should have
the same kind of respect and
treatment as everyone else.
It seems to me that the
police overstep their rights
to a gun or feel they can do
anything they want because of
their “title.” I think it is time
the police quit getting away
with killing innocent people
because of the authority that
they have.
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Ferguson shooting highlights race issue
“ It was really stupid for the
cop to shoot him. Cops need
more common sense about
suspects. This is like war on
black males. He needs to be
put in jail.”
´,�ZDV�QDwYH�WR�UDFLDO�SURÀOLQJ�until it happened to my African
American godson. They said
LI�KH�SOHG�JXLOW\�KH·G�RQO\�JHW�ÀYH�\HDUV�EXW�EHFDXVH�KH�ZDV�innocent so he fought the case
and won.”
“I feel it was pathetic that
a cop killed a man that had
family and friends who loved
KLP�DQG�EHFDXVH�RI�WKDW�RIÀFHU�WKH\·OO�QHYHU�EH�DEOH�WR�VHH�KLP�or spend time with him again.”
Laseanissy Davis
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Will Crawford
What is your opinion of the Ferguson incident?By: Keimara Darr
3September 2014
Mr. Vincent Omni, who has had a variety of different jobs, is the new Communities in Schools’ coordinator.
Where did you come from
and why did you come here
to HPHS? I was born in California and attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota. Before moving to Topeka, I lived in the Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. When I heard Ms. Teresa Canty was hired to teach JAG at Topeka High School, I applied for this position with Communities in
Schools.What did you do before
you came here? I wrote for the Topeka Capital-Journal.
What do you like to do
during your free time? I like to read, write and watch 1HWÁL[��
What did you do before
you were a teacher? I worked fast food restaurants, cleaning RIÀFH�EXLOGLQJV��GLVKZDVK-ing, tutoring, and residential counseling at a mental health facility.
Donald Finch is a new history teacher with a unique personality. Get to know a little bit about your new teacher at Highland Park.
Where did you come from
and why did you come here
to HP?
I lived in Topeka for 35 years and went to Shawnee Heights and graduated from Washburn University. HP seemed like a good place to teach.
What did you think about
Highland Park before you
came here and what was
\RXU�ÀUVW�LPSUHVVLRQ�ZKHQ�you got here?
Since I went to Shawnee Heights, HP was always a ULYDO��0\�ÀUVW�LPSUHVVLRQ�ZDV�good; everybody was friendly and nice to me.
What are some of your
hobbies?
My hobbies are driving around my sports car, a 1979 MGB, and also I like old cars.
Meet the New Teachers
Carol Reuman, is a new English Teacher that came from England. Get to know a little about her.Where did you come from?
I grew up in Los Angeles then I lived in New York then I worked in England.How was your time in
England?
It was good. It’s different. It’s a public international school with students from around the world.
Why did you come to
Highland Park?
My husband is a professor at KU and he got a job there, so we moved here.What do you think about
HP?
It’s good. It’s entertaining and the kids are fun. It’s a good place to be.
Over the last few weeks the ALS ice bucket challenge has been trending on social media.
It was gone so mainstream that even A list celebrities have given it a push and made it more popular.
Actor Charlie Sheen put a twist to his ice bucket chal-OHQJH�DQG�ÀOOHG�D�SRW�ZLWK�$10,000 that he donated to the
ALS Foundation.On September 5 the senior
class was challenged to do the ALS ice bucket challenge.
After the football game against Junction City, 15 of our VHQLRUV�WRRN�WR�WKH�ÀHOG�ZKHUH�they were gleefully dumped on by faculty and underclassmen.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Trend
By Juliet Diaz By Alejandro Castillo
By Lenny Baltazar
By Alan Castillo
4 September 2014
Scots to Scotland Take Two
Corey Jackson, Heather King and Korynne McWilliams gives play-
write Darren Canady a giant hug in Scotland.
Heather King takes a nap after a long day of travel
SADD STUDENTS TAKE SUMMER TRIP TO D.C. By: Erica Willige
By: Cindy Alfaro-Avila
Courtesy photos
9September 2014
Paying It ForwardHomelessness has
always been a problem in America and, according to National Alliance to End Homelessness, 610,042 people are out on the streets every night; over 9 percent of them are veterans.
This week a student from Highland Park has decided to help make a difference with those in need.
Shaharra White, a senior, is putting together a food-drive, gathering clothing, and contacting barbers to come help the homeless and less fortunate.
Food will be given away, along with clothes and there will also be free haircuts for those in need.
The event will be held at Highland Park on October 23 from 5 to 6 p.m. White is looking for help gathering as much food and clothing from anyone that can help.
Fred Willer, in room 230, will take food and clothing donations.
“It’s more of a pay it forward movement. Give back to the community that gave to you,” said White.
By Paulina Rodriguez
When most people think about Highland Park they think of how many years they have attended. I started at the HP nursery in 1998.
My mom was a sophomore in high school when she had me. With my dad out of the SLFWXUH��P\�PRP�KDG�WR�ÀQG�a daycare that would be easy to drop me off and pick me up that was also affordable. That’s when she realized the school offered a daycare though at the time it wasn’t at the school, it was a reasonable distance.
The Highland Park United Methodist provided a space for parents who had nowhere to take their children starting in 1992. They also provided a parenting class in the last
two hours of the day to help the young teen parents get to know more about raising their children.
In 1998, the daycare moved here and I was almost 3 at this time. My mom and uncle came up with a plan that she would drop me off in the morning and my uncle would pick me up after class. I was one of 17 kids that graduated from the daycare in the class of 2000.
I am not the only one who ended up here for high school. 7KHUH�LV�D�JURXS�RI�DERXW�ÀYH�of us who go here Koryeene McWilliams, Stephaun Gales, Baileah Flynn, Erica Willige.
“Highland Park has always been home to me,” said McWilliams.
Started From The BottomBy Sophia Snepp
About one week into the school year, Dr. Bruce Babin the robotics instructor for the past three years, announced that he was leaving to take a professor job at K-State.
The industrial robotics class is one of a kind in the country. It was brought to the school through the $6 million improvement grant.
The move affected less then 20 students, who suddenly found themselves without a robotics and physics teacher.
At Babin’s farewell reception, Mr. Dustin Dick, who hired him, said it was GLIÀFXOW�WR�ÀQG�VRPHRQH�WR�ÀOO�WKDW�SRVLWLRQ��
“When we were searching for someone to take on robotics, we were lucking to ÀQG�%DELQ��,I�ZH�VHDUFK�WKH�country again I don’t think ZH·OO�ÀQG�DQ\ERG\�EHWWHU�WKDQ�Dr. Babin. He was perfect.”
Dr. Beryl New said,
“Even though the program is dissolved for this semester it will be available next semester. We have three good prospects lined up for the job but one of them is really strong. Those who were enrolled in robotics ZLOO�EH�WKH�ÀUVW�HQUROOHG�QH[W�semester.”
Other staff members were sad to see Babin go.
“He raised the bar of what our kids believed they can do,” said Mrs. Teri Walton.
John Swift of the Kelly Center, said, “Dr Babin was an awesome guy. He took the time to visit with me, and we encouraged one another. We come from very different backgrounds but found a common ground, which is working with kids.”
For his parting words, Babin said, “It’s great to be a Scot! It’s been fun to be here and I’ll miss it a lot.”
Saying Goodbye to Dr. Babin
By Emily Novak
Sophia Snepp and her mother, April Snepp, standing in top left with other daycare mothers.
Nursery babies now HP students
10September 2014
Before the Quad on Wednesday, I
caught Coach Sasha Wallace to see what
she had to say about the team.
Q: Does the team look better than last
year?
A: Yes, new attitudes and more effort.
Q: Do you have enough for a Fresh-
man/JV/Varsity?
A: Large variety in numbers, we have
about 45 girls come out this year.
Q: Who are your top returners?
A: Kloey Hartzell, Quinesha Jones,
Pejanae Inyard and Teresa Bayless
Q: Top newcomers?
A: Analisa Ramos and Dontajah Jones
4��:KR�GR�\RX�JX\V�SOD\�ÀUVW"A: Topeka west at Topeka west Septem-
ber 4th
Q: How does the team respond to the
heat waves in the gym?
A: Still working hard, lots of water
breaks but the effort is still the same.
Kloey Hartzell preparing to serve.
The boy’s soccer team started the season
out strongly with a 1-0 victory against
Eudora.
With team captains, Valente Carrillo,
Antonio Vega, and Cesar Guerra Garcia,
leading the team, the Scots were able to
close out the match with a game-winning
penalty kick scored by Garcia in overtime.
The team grew in size since last year.
Last year the team only had about 26
people and this year the team has 46
people.
Coach Jeremy Hall said that the biggest
obstacles for the team this year include
“getting frustrated because it’s a long
season and they’re facing tough teams. “
Hall hopes that the team, including team
stars Carrillo, Maikol Acosta Martinez,
and Robert Martin-Foster, will be able to
push through and come closer as a team.
Coach Hall’s main focus for this year is
“improving and moving forward.”
The Scots had a disappointing match
with an 8-0 loss against Washburn Rural.
The team will go on to face tough teams
throughout the year.
“I don’t care how [the season] ends, as
long as we know we tried our best,” said
Garcia. Cesar Garcia scoring the game winning goal in 2OT.
Hustle, Hit, Never Quit.
Cross Country Burning time in Manhattan
Soccer kicks off season with win against Eudora
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4�²�+RZ�GR�\RX�WKLQN�WKH�VHDVRQ�ZLOO�EH�WKLV�\HDU"A – A lot more competitive and people will see the team has improved. The best years are yet to come.
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12 September 2014
Runningin the Halls
1. Band directors Neil McKay-Jones and Mr
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