Senior Column: ‘Live each day like it’s your last.’

Evelyn Davis, Staff Photographer
May 4, 2012

Almost 10 years ago, I moved to Kansas. For almost 10 years, I’ve been wishing and dreaming of the day I would at last be free from the Land of Oz. The day I would be free to live by the ocean, to travel the world, to experience new cultures. And now, 10 years later, the day has almost arrived. Who... Read more »

Senior Column: ‘We need to wake up and start fixing our own problems’

Dakota Behrman, Co-photo editor
May 4, 2012

Before we get into this, let me inform you readers that I am not, in any way, a writer. But why let that stop me? Four years of high school and 18 years of life have taught me a couple of things. The most important lessons seem to fly over people’s heads. We forget that our high school drama is limited... Read more »

Senior Column: ‘Time for my acceptance speech.’

Emily Brown, Opinions Editor
May 4, 2012

Ahh, graduation. In my mind, I see Orlando Bloom standing on the stage of the Hollywood and Highland Center, formerly known as the Kodak Theatre. In his right hand, an envelope. In his other gorgeous hand, there is a microphone, which he uses to announce the winner.  With a flashy smile, he opens the... Read more »

Senior Column: ‘Make use of the time you have by living and being.’

Annie Matheis, Features Editor
May 4, 2012

If you watched any John Hughes movie before you entered high school, you probably envisioned your secondary education the same way I did. You probably pictured yourself as Molly Ringwald, stuck in Saturday detention eating sushi, where a principal, without the slightest concern, handed out detentions... Read more »

Senior Column: ‘Never let the little things pass you by.’

Sara Naatz, Co-editor
May 4, 2012

It’s Monday morning again. What a joy. That awful moment when your alarm starts blaring that god-awful sound over and over and over again. That split second of indecision when you have to choose between smashing your alarm clock or pushing your unwilling body out of bed. Subconscious mind makes a snap... Read more »

Senior Column: ‘No matter what I end up doing, love is all that matters.’

Jordan McEntee, Sports Editor
May 4, 2012

I remember when I was a little eighth grader. I was 4 feet 9 inches tall. I wore my light blue KC Chaos soccer jacket and jeans just about every day. My hair was always in a ponytail with different colored headbands, and I just scooted on through my days with a smile. Hey, sounds like senior me, too... Read more »

Senior Column: ‘You hold the choice for what you do.’

Maegan Kabel, Web Editor
May 4, 2012

Senioritis finally hit me around February. As the countdown to graduation dropped to two digits, my excitement grew. But, despite being ready to graduate, the next step became more daunting as the number of days dwindled. Ignoring homework because of senioritis turned into hugging a tear-soaked pillow... Read more »

Senior Column: ‘The people you associate with have an impact on your life.’

Jordan Huesers, Co-editor
May 4, 2012

You all remember the days when you were friends with everyone. It didn’t matter if you were athletic, if you liked math or reading, or even if your clothes matched. You shared your crayons with everyone. You played with everyone at recess. And, most importantly, you got along with everyone. I had a... Read more »

School should provide outside eating area suitable for more students

May 4, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the staff editorial published in the May print issue of The Tiger Print. The opinions expressed in this column were voted on by the staff, with 22 members agreeing and 1 member disagreeing. For seven periods, five days a week, we are trapped inside. Many classrooms don’t... Read more »

Letters to the Editor

Luke Buescher, Jared Schifman, Catherine Ryan, Sally Cochran, and Jenny Tabakh, CA I Students
May 4, 2012

Dear Editor, When I asked ten students in my CA class if they would rather have eight than seven periods in a school day, nine of the ten indicated that they would prefer an eight period schedule. Ninety percent is a significant amount to warrant a change, and I believe something needs to be done. BV... Read more »