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Casey Beck Fights For A Better Year BY KAITLIN MEEKER STAFF WRITER, ELIZABETH BARAHONA AD MANAGER

and it showed nothing. The doctors gave him medication for the pain. Beck had periods of time where he felt better, then Beck started vomiting and the Although many migraines returned. people might not Jan. 3, Beck know Casey Beck, we called his mother beare still a Trojan Nacause he had began tion family, and like having vision probbranches on a tree we lems. Beck was taken all grow in different dito the emergency room rections, yet our roots where they took scans remain as one,” said, of his brain. The CT junior Mo McKinney. scans showed Beck had West High a growth on his brain student, Casey Beck, and the doctors ordered him to be taken to Children’s Hospital in Knoxville by ambulance. He was admitted that night and the next morning an MRI was done and showed that the tumor measured 5.3cm x 4.3cm x 4.1cm, which is roughly the size of a golf ball. “Through all of this Casey’s attitude has always been Beck can positive and upbeat. As I posted on Facebook, he is my see up to four hero!” said Kim Hall, teacher. feet in front of

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is starting this New Year off with some very tragic news. Beck was diagnosed with a brain tumor Jan. 3, 2014. The doctors are still uncertain on what kind of tumor it is. “Casey had been experiencing migraines for the last couple of years now,” said Bill Beck, father of Casey Beck. In February of 2012, Beck had a CT scan of his brain

Casey Beck wins Homecoming King 2014. him, beyond that he very unstable. He starts seeing double. doesn’t have full use On Jan. 14, of his left leg. A physBeck had surgery to ical therapist had been perform a biopsy on coming in to help the tumor. The sur- Beck regain strength gery lasted five hours. in his weakened arms Dr. Harris made an and hands. The docincision on the top of tors say this should Beck’s head from ear pass as he heals from to ear, then removed the biopsy surgery. a dollar sized section “I am going of his skull. Dr. Har- to beat this. Receivris took two good ing the cards from the samples of the tumor. seniors made me feel After the sur- like everyone has my gery, Beck has been back,” said Casey Beck.

Throughout this whole experience, Beck’s attitude has continued to stay positive. “I have not heard him say ‘I can’t.’ It is always ‘I’ll try,’ said Beck’s father. Doctors who have seen him comment on his polite behavior, which is unusual in many of their patients. The tumor can be treated with chemotherapy and radiation and there is a cure rate of sixty to eighty percent. “I am praying for Casey, and I am sure he will appreciate others praying as well,” said teacher, Kim Hall. If one would like to support Casey during this difficult time there will be t-shirts for sale on www.teespring.com/ kirbymustdie. Beck wants to sell at least seventy-five shirts.

East Tennessee experiences bone-chilling temperatures BY MOLLY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER arsh winter weather welcomed the beginning of a new semester on Jan. 6, although Hamblen County schools were closed through Jan. 8 for extremely cold temperatures, icy roads and snow. The schools were also on a two-hour delay on Jan. 9. East High School was closed on Jan. 9 due to frozen waterlines. Ha mb l e n County wasn’t the only one experiencing such extreme conditions. Below zero temperatures blew through the entire nation. All 50 states dipped below 32 degrees on Jan. 7. At one point the tri-cities broke the record of 3 degrees set in 1959 and then set a new record at 2 degrees. On Friday, Jan. 10 the town of Dandridge asked its residents to conserve water for 24-hours because of several broken water lines. Dandridge was losing 200,000 gallons

of water a day on top of what they usually use. A non-profitable charity called “Food on Foot,” experienced a devastating loss to their donations when overhead sprinklers burst and flooded the building. The water was at least 3 feet deep. With the return of winter, students have missed seven of 13 stocked up snow days.

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Racheal Lawson (left) and Elizabeth Carrol (right) stand in the freezing temperatures.

Kelley Wilder, freshman, blows snow out of her hands on the coldest day in 2014. Photo by: Tory Wilder

(Left) Seniors Lacey Olds and Rachelle Bennett spend their cold evenings ice skating.

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Freshmen Academy groundbreaking Scheduled for Spring

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his spring, the Trojan Nation is looking forward to a groundbreaking of a Freshmen Academy. The new masterpiece will feature 18 classrooms and a computer lab just for CDC and freshmen courses. All teachers will soon have their own classroom and will not have to “float”. Construction will start Spring 2014.

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Varsity: Maysi Brotherton Destiny Burgett Macy Caylor Kayla Cobble Gabby Davis McKenzie Dobbs Madison Eldridge Jackie Freeman Victoria Grimes Kailey Hill Tyra Johnson Haley Lindsey Erika Long Talia McCarty Emily Morgan

ka Long, cheerleading team captain states. Sixteen teams from elementary, middle and high schools competed. West received Grand Champions in their division and best of recreation. The routine was exactly two minutes and 30 seconds. Two gentleman from Alabama choreographed the routine for West. The coaches are Olivia Breeding, head coach, Brittany Bradley, Leslie Jones and Lindsay Welch, assistant coaches.

Junior Varsity: Morgan Coffey Lexie Nave Kaitlyn Rogers Emma Jo Eversol Kyndall Scott Leabeth Fishman Bailey Slemp Caroline Helton Katelyn Ward Molly James Ali Lawson Karly Wells Lindsey Massey Tory Wilder Cassie Meek Donate for hygiene box-Feb. 13 Gracey Mills Kayla Odom Writing Tests Hudson Patrick Danielle Shockley Freshman- Feb. 18-21 Madison Shropshire Sophomores- Feb. 24-28 Ashlynn Stork Sydney Terry ACT/ Job Shadow Day- March 4

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The Rose Center Sponsors The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedoms BY STIEL LOVIN STAFF WRITER TURNER MATTHEWS SPORTS EDITOR

Trojan Cheerleaders Land Grand Champions at Cheersport Competition

aturday, Feb. 1, the Trojan cheerleaders travelled to the Knoxville Convention Center to perform in the annual Cheersport competition. Sixteen teams from elementary, middle and high schools all over the United States participated in the recreation session. “I am very proud of us because we had to redo our routine; before, we only had some tumbling. We changed our stunts and added some jumps,” Eri-

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he month of Februar y is used to celebrate Black Histor y Month. The Rose Center hosts an exhibit on the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedoms to commemorate Martin Luther King’s accomplishments. Many photos from the Civl Rights Movement are displayed for the public to view throughout the month of Feburar y. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedoms was the march that led up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.

A picture of two men as they support Doctor King in his march for freedom.

An arial view of the March on Washington.

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tudents, you are invited to participate in the Morristown-Hamblen EMA 2014 Severe Weather Awareness Week Video PSA contest! Each school will be submitting the top two videos created by the student body. Those videos will be uploaded to the Morristown-Hamblen EMA YouTube channel for public voting beginning on Jan. 23, 2014. The public will vote on their favorite video until Feb. 3, 2014, and the win-

ning team will be re- Wind Safety, Family Awareness Week and al graphics and editwarded at a ceremony Severe Weather Plan, Ready.gov. This can ed for television. The held on Feb. 11, 2014. and Building a Disas- be created by an indi- video will be present There are a few ter Supply Kit. The vidual or as a group ed during the Severe easy to follow Weathrules pertaine r ing to this Awarecontest. The n e s s video must be We e k 30 seconds, of Feb. and should 17-22, include a pubon lolic service ancal and nouncement Morristown-Hamblen EMA promote Severe Weather Awareness cable incorporating Week Video PSA Contest. television, safety and preand the paredness. The topics video must include effort up to 4 people. winner will be featured The winning in the newspaper. include: Severe Weath- accurate protective ac- er Safety/Prepared- tions, safety messages, PSA will be announced In order to ness, Winter Storm and a link to Tennes- on Feb. 4, 2014, and it vote for your favorSafety, Tornado/High see Severe Weather will receive profession- ite video, visit http://

Red Velvet Cake Pops Ingredients:

Two boxes brownie mix of your choice One can icing of your choice Valentine’s Sprinkles Heart cookie cutter (Also include ingredients specified on brownie box)

One box of red velvet cake mix of your choice One can cream cheese icing White chocolate almond bark Cake pop sticks Red food coloring

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Step one: Follow all directions on the brownie box to bake the brownies.

Step one: Follow all directions on the cake box to bake the cake.

Step two: After cooling, use cookie cutter to make brownies into heart shapes (be sure to get as many cut out as possible). Step three: Use icing and sprinkles decorate brownies.

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s Valentine’s Day approaches, one would normally expect to receive a simple store-bought treat from a loved one. Although this is a thoughtful gesture, there are many creative ways to surprise your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with the gift of homemade sweets. Below are some simple recipes to help make this Valentine’s Day a sweet one!

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irls and Guys are starting to wear more and more of the same clothing. Senior Connor Davenport and Junior Hannah Beth Moorhouse both rock maroon colored skinnies, but who wore it better?

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Step two: After cooling, completely crumble cake. Step three: Combine can of cream cheese icing and crumbled cake. Step four: Once combined, roll mixture into a ball shape. Step five: Place cake pop stick inside the cake ball and chill in freezer until hardened.

m h h s w. h c b o e . n e t , click on the link, and press the like button beneath your favorite video. The video with the most likes by Feb. 3, will be announced as the winner on the Morristown-Hamblen EMA facebook page. Encourage your family and friends to participate in this spectacular event. Whether it be the film maker or the critic to decide the winner, become part of the 2014 Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Step six: Melt chocolate and add food coloring. Step seven: Dip hardened cake balls into melted chocolate. Step eight: Allow chocolate to harden and decorate if desired.

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The best soap opera of sports, Lane Kiffin returns to the SEC BY PARKER ASHFORD Kiffin has a repOPINIONS EDITOR utation of being that

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or all of you that are reading this article, can you think about the time you got rid of your girlfriend/ boyfriend? All of the anger, the rage, and finally the sheer joy that you are finally done with someone that you learned to loath. Finally just imagine you are done with that person and they show back up in your life. Well it has happened to UT fans and football fans in general; Lane Kiffin has returned to the SEC at a place none other than Alabama. Yes, you heard it right; Nick Saban has hired Lane Kiffin to a new job as offensive coordinator after former OC Doug Nussmeier left to take the Michigan OC job. Lane Kiffin has been dawn as the bad boy of college football, from allegations of Al Davis calling him a flat out liar to Kiffin leaving Knoxville in a 24 hour time period to become the USC head coach.

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Brown. Kiffin even- ments to other schools. grown up. You were tually got Brown, but The real stick- named after a city just “crazy ex” because your dad got a especialnew job in a new city. ly among Ne ver t heless many SEC the real question is fans. TenLane Kiffin going to be nessee fans successful at Alabama? showed That question really their disdepends on the perpleasure of spective you have of the coach Kiffin. If you’re examon the ining him as an offennight the he sive coordinator then left the unithere is a very strong versity. It is case for him succeedobvious by ing at Alabama. When the vulgar Kiffin was at USC, he language, A photo of a disgruntled Lane Kiffin coaching at and Pete Carol assemthat I won’t bled one of the best USC. mention offenses of all time. He (you can just Google it upset not only Meyer ing point with Kiffin had Reggie Bush, Matt yourself) to the crazy but also the entire Ga- for football fans is his Linert who both won antics of Vol fans who tor fan base. However ego and arrogance that Heisman trophies and too took to social me- Kiffin’s legacy in the runs in the whole fam- yes even though it was dia with many spoofs SEC was summed up ily. Kiffin purchased taken back, you can’t of songs that are dear by the night he left it. numerous luxury deny the talent Bush to the fan base. While Kiffin had assembled items for himself and had. Bush and Linert Kiffin was at UT he one of the best re- his wife, who by the also had a whole supmade some other fan cruiting classes in the way, hated Knoxville porting cast of charbases mad at him. For country, but he took and now has to move acters that are mostly example he called out most of these recruits to Tuscaloosa (just im- playing in the NFL. Urban Meyer, who at with him to USC. age the irony in that When Lane Kiffin left the time coached the When most of these statement). He also the Trojans in 2007, his Florida Gators. Kiffin recruits were gone, named his new son record at USC as the accused Meyer and the UT had to start the Knox, after Knoxville, OC was an impressive football department of process all over again and then he changed it 25 -1. However if you illegal recruiting activ- with only a month to once he moved to L.A. are examine Kiffin as a ities with star running sign athletes who had Just imagine if you’re head coach it is a differback recruit, Bryce not made commit- that kid when you are ent story. Kiffin failed

at the Oakland raiders in one and a half season with a record of 5-15 and left the situation with bitterness from the entire organization. Soon after Kiffin left the Raiders, he headed to Knoxville and after one season with the Vols, Kiffin finished at 6-7 overall. Finally Kiffin returned to USC and after three seasons and many failed expectations, Kiffin finished 28-15. I think Lane Kiffin may be the only coach in the country that brought a football program to unbelievable heights and then put it back in mediocrity. Regardless of the perspective you or I have of Lane Kiffin, he will be put to the test on August 30th this year, when Alabama will face West Virginia in a season opener. Lastly, the day Lane Kiffin returns to Knoxville on Oct. 25th this year will be a day that lives in not only SEC football history but also college football history.

Mormon Students Attend Weekday 6:30 AM Seminary Program

or most high school students, on a regular school week at 6:30 AM you are either rolling out of bed or hitting the snooze button to lie there a little longer. This is not the case for around 10 West High LDS students; instead, they are attending an early morning seminary program, beginning promptly at 6:30 Holy Bible to seminary Pictured from left to right are: Telisa Seal, senior; Jessica May, AM and ending at 7:15 be the word student and AM every week day for of God, they junior; Jessica Sheffield, senior; Braxton Smithson, junior; Ethan junior at the entire school year. also accept Hearn, junior; Caleb Swanson sophomore; Kandace Cornett, soph- West High, omore; and Taylor Sheffield, freshman. If you are like an additionEthan Hearn most people, your al book of says that freshmen and graduate ior. However, it is 6:30 next questions might scripture known as with a 4-year seminary AM when we be: What is an LDS? The Book of Mormon, degree by the time start, and the and What is semi- which also testifies they are also graduat- phrases ‘earnary? A member of of the truthfulness of ing with a high school ly morning’ the LDS Church, also Jesus Christ and His diploma. Every year of and ‘teenager’ referred to most com- ministry. Seminary seminary is dedicated are oxymomonly as Mormons, is consists of intensive to a particular book of rons. I pray another scripture. This that through denomyear the main o s m o s i s ination focus is the LDS s o m e t h i n g of ChrisChurch’s The has sunk in. t i a n Book of Mormon. I have persefaith, The seminary vered almost meanprogram is held four years ing they at the local LDS and hope that Nancy Seal has taught early believe church and is this graduatin and taught by one of ing class will morning seminary for 4 years. worship its fellow mem- take away a Jesus bers, Nancy love for the gospel seminary helps him Christ, Seal. Seal has and a realization that to start his day right. w h o The sole purpose of seminary is to help youth taught seminary through Christ’s atone- Hearn adds, “To be is theunderstand and rely on the teachings of Jesusfour consecutive ment they can be made able to study and learn Savior years. Seal says, clean as they follow the scriptures each Christ. and Re“I really have en- His commandments morning helps me to deemer of all man- scripture and doctrinal joyed the knowledge and repent. I appreci- make right decisions kind. What may set study for an extended I’ve gained personally. ate the opportunity I throughout the day. It them apart from oth- period of time. Most I want [the youth] to have had to teach ear- helps me to be closer er faiths alike is that, of these teenagers be- have a real relation- ly morning seminary.” to my Heavenly Father, while they believe The gin when they are ship with their Sav- A third year and besides, getting up

so early means that I’m wide awake by the time my school classes start.” The first LDS seminary program began over 100 years ago at Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Begun largely as an experiment, the program has since grown into a worldwide system of religious education, bringing gospel instruction to young members of the Church throughout the entire world. From small beginnings, the seminary program grew to become the primary educational entity of the Church, as well as gain a wider reach than almost any other educational organization worldwide. Today the seminary and institute programs teach over 700,000 students in 143 different countries through the efforts of nearly 50,000 full-time, part-time, and volunteer teachers and administrators. The sole purpose of the LDS seminary program is to help youth and young adults understand and rely on the teachings and the Atonement of Jesus Christ, as well as prepare themselves, their families, and others for the blessings of eternal life with their Father in Heaven.

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Features Editor: Tory Wilder

Opinions Editor: Parker Ashford

Trojans Make New Years Resolutions

ness teacher Raydents and teachmondFarmer ers at West High said,”My goal is to have made resoluew Year’s tions for the year. lose weight and resolutions take on B u s i n e s s get back in shape.” diverse meanings for teacher Amy WhaJunior Landry Evmultiple people. Ac- ley stated, “My goal ans said. ”To develcording to Statistic- is to join the teachop my skills in order brain.com only about er lunch bunch to join a volleyball Coach Raymond Farmer has a 8% of people keep once a month.” team next season, new years resolution to. ”Lose their New Year’s resand start.” Senior Cross Country olutions. Some stu- Coach and Well- weight and get back in shape.” Ashley Foster, statBY STIEL LOVIN STAFF WRITER

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ed. ”My goal this year is to not drink soda.” Senior Elizabeth Barahona and Mo McKinney both agree,” My New Year’s Resolution is to find a new job.” Junior Parker Ashford, said. ” My goal for this year is to start reading more books.” According to

statistics a New Year’s Resolution is one of the hardest goals to keep for a long period of time. It’s not keeping it for a week, a month, or even six months. It is keeping it for 365 days that makes it so tricky. A resolution is not a choice you make. It’s a lifestyle change.

Amazon Prime Air Soon to Crash, Rather Than Soar BY TORY WILDER FEATURES EDITOR

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uring a 60 minutes interview with Charlie Rose, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos introduced a new project. CBS news describes this project as “‘Octocopter’ drones that will fly packages directly to your doorstep in 30 minutes.” Even the 60 minutes producer Draggan Mihailovich was surprised when he first saw the drone. CBS news stated, “Mihailovich thought they resembled giant, flying tarantulas.” Although this technology does not involve spiders, some people might have similar feelings toward these drones if they do become a part of daily life. One issue with these delivery drones is safety. The Federal Aviation Administration already uses rules for civilian drones fol-

lowing the rules for received minor inju- falling on them while ensure this technology model flying airplanes. ries as a result, accord- walking in their neigh- cannot and will not be As of now, the FAA ex- ing to The Washing- borhood, but they also used to spy on Amerpects drones to remain ton Post, which has have to worry about icans,” Markey said. within the operator’s published video of the their privacy. Sen. Markey is not line of sight. The FAA drone descending into Edward Markey, who necessarily worried Modernization and Re- the crowd. Bezos co- co-chairs a bipartisan about military usage form of drones, but Act of more particular2012 ly drones used directs for other purt h e poses, such as agenlaw enforcement cy to surveillance, as intewell as some grate commercial uses drones like mapping, i n t o traffic monitorn a - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos introduces Amazon Prime Air. (http://www. ing, journalistic tional govtech.com/local/Community-Airspace-and-the-Invasion-of-the- news-gathering, Drones.html) a i rand now packspace rules by Sep- incidentally bought Congressional Privacy age delivery. These tember of 2015. This The Washington Post Caucus, believes indi- are the types of drones has not prevented that same month.” viduals’ privacy should that have Markey and previous accidents. If incidents be protected during the many others wor I n f o r m a t i o n have occurred pre- use of drones. Mar- ried about privacy. week recalls a remote viously, what are the key has even intro- Another topcontrolled drone crash chances they could duced legislation that ic to think about is at Virginia Motor- occur again if drones would help with this. what the purpose of sports Park in Rich- begin to be used “My drone these objects are. mond in August. for several Ama- privacy legislation re- Why does anyone Writer for zon shipments daily? quires transparency need to have someinformation week, Common citi- on the domestic use of thing shipped to their Thomas Claburn, says, zens not only have to drones and adds pri- house in 30 minutes? “Four or five people worry about a drone vacy protections that Some people

might say this could be used in an emergency, but in most emergencies one can not wait 30 minutes for something. Some others may say they could use this for ordering a birthday gift at literally the last minute. Not only will the person have to pay for this gift, but there will also be an $80 delivery charge. This 30 minute quick gift delivery is most likely not worth the extra $80 shipping fee. Beside the point, gifts most often take more than a few minutes to choose for each person. So, that leaves the question of what particular situation would call for a 30 minute delivery system called the Amazon Prime Air. Is there a need for this invention at this time? Will there ever be a need for this type of technology?

Prime Air drone will be ment but also it will be is only one reason the demand of the use a very successful ven- extremely helpful for why this new project of this delivery proture of the company Amazon and costum- by amazon may be cess is so strong that and revolutionize the ers alike. According to grounded. The Federal every consumer wants way millions of Amer- CBS news, the process Aviation Administra- it like that, congress icans will do shopping. of drone delivery by tion, (FAA), will have will have to change With the new Amazon will ship out to format new and its policy or people drone that amazon will of a fulfillment center special rules that won’t will change congress. be using, there will There be some immediwill be one ate positive impacts final judge on certain aspects when it of society. The encomes to vironment will be the verdict helped through the on Amadelivery process of zon Prime Amazon Prime Air. air, the free According to treemarket. huger.com, a sinThe margle battery could The new PrimeAir drone that Amazon will release in 2015 ket decides power these drones what will for delivery instead of and ship to a costum- let this drone take off win and what will lose. using tons of shipping er within 30 minutes. until 2015. Even with If consumers like the trucks that will admit The time that it usually this hurdle many sup- idea of a drone delivsome harmful emis- takes to have an order porters point to the fu- ering products to their sions into the environ- from Amazon var- ture of aviation in the home, then in the end ment. Also this leads to ies from overnight to world. According to this project will win trucks traveling farther weeks, but with the new the Columbian, Many out. Innovation is the with less weight, there- drones, amazon buy- companies have al- key in a free market fore the company can ers will be able to have ready used commercial system and Amazon save on fuel purchases. their products quickly drones for many pur- has already proved it Not only will after they ordered it off poses like advertising self of that quality. As Amazon Prime Air the Amazon website. and the future is not the Denver Post. said, help assist the environ- However there holding them back. If “It may sound crazy,

but it’s an example of innovation that made this country into an economic power-and keeps it that way.” The consumers like you and me, will decide the final fate of Amazon Prime Air and if this idea wins over expect for a successful run of this drone. Consumers will pick the best and most efficient way of shopping and Amazon has already proved that they are willing to help their customers. And finally one last question I will ask, did people think how dangerous the car was? Or how dangerous the plane was to ride on? The world is made of risks. Companies taking risks on ideas and projects have given us the stuff we love to use today, and this idea may pay big dividends for Amazon.

Amazon Drones will revolutionize shopping in America

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n a world of competing interests and ideas, Amazon has found a way to revolutionize the way millions of Americans do shopping. Amazon Prime air is a new way of shopping that the top inventors at the company will hope to reveal to customers in little as 4 to 5 years. With this new strategy of shipping, Amazon hopes that in urban areas with a distribution center, customers will be able to purchase an item less than five pounds. Also they will be able to have that item in their possession in 30 minutes. Now of course there will be unbelievable criticism of the drone, but this is an idea that amazon has sold too many investors and even me. I believe that the new Amazon

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If you had not received this award, who do you think would have? Cook: With out a doubt Megan Horner or Courtney Burgess. They are both extremely talented singers and performers. Wolfe: I believe any student in the band could have won. It takes serious talent to know how to play an instrument while marching in correct choreographed formation.

How long have you been in Choir? Cook: I have been a part of the West High Choir since my freshman year. Mrs. Bowen has helped me prepare to continue my singing career through college. Wolfe: Maggie and I have been apart of the West High Choir since freshman year. Getting to share the title of Choir President with her is an honor.

What is your talent? Cook: I am fairly good at juggling with my eyes closed. Wolfe: My talents are: singing, playing the drums, and sometimes I like to break dance!

Avery Wolfe and Maggie Cook were named Most Talented by the Senior Class of 2014.

FBLA Regionals: 22 Qualify for State BY TORY WILDER FEATURES EDITOR nowy weather became an obstacle during FBLA’s regional competition, but students in FBLA represented Morristown West well. Jan. 31 was the date scheduled for the Future Business Leaders of America’s regional competition, but the competition was canceled due to dangerous weather conditions within the region. Luckily, most of the categories consisted of on-line tests before the actual competition date. Out of 13 counties, 22 students

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from West qualified for state competition. (This means that they placed in the top five in the category they competed in.) West also had an outstanding nine first place winners. 1st place winners were Samantha Clevenger in Agribusiness, Lakin Robinson in Business Communications, Brish Hernandez in Impromptu Speaking, Dallas McCash in Impromptu Speaking, Kaitlyn Johns in Job Interview, Makayla Reeves in Job Interview, Amber Carmody in Public Speaking I, Maris Medford in Manage-

ment and Decision Making and Molly Swann in Management and Decision Making. Second place finishes came from Tory Wilder in Business Calculations, Braeden Evans in Computer Applications and Mollie Inman in Introduction to Business Communications. Third place finishers were Purvi Patel in Business Calculations, Priya Patel in Business Calculations, Raven Croxdale in Computer Applications and Alyssa Jones in Introduction to Business Communications. Fourth place

finishes came from Rachelle Bennett in Business Communications, Kelley Wilder in Business Math, Grant Baxley in Computer Applications and Lina Ramirez in Word Processing. Fifth place finishers were Parker Ashford and Turner Matthews in Sports and Entertainment. This is the first time in school history that as many as 22 students have placed in the top 5, qualifying all of them for state competition. State Competition is scheduled to happen at the beginning of

April in Chattanooga. Congratulations to Morristown West’s FBLA and their sponsor Amy Whaley

for their success in Regionals, and good luck to this club as they prepare to compete at the state level.

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Students Sport Ugly Sweaters to Show School Spirit:

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Sophomore Abby McGarel dressed in her Christmas Sweater for Ugly Sweater Day. rriving back the students, but also from a snowy the second annual basbreak, students from ketball homecoming. West High were ready With the change of to start off the year football season to basstrong. Jan. 13-17 not ketball season, there only marked the first also came a change Homecoming full week of school for from

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Seniors Victoria Grimes and Emily Morgan dressed as Minnie and Mickey Mouse for Dynamic Duo Day. Queen to Homecoming King. Along with these changes came some new and interesting dress up days for the students to enjoy throughout the week. This year’s

dress up days started with the laziest for Monday- Ugly Sweater Day. Ugly Sweater Day was followed by Dynamic Duo Day on Tuesday. This was a day students could

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Day, students dressed up in styles from the past for Decades Day. On Friday, students came together once again to finish the week with the usual Trojan Nation Day.

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the rim and the clock ran out at zero. It was a crucial win for Morristown West in terms of conference standings. For the Trojans, Senior Josh Black led the way for the team in scoring. Black scored 13 points and hit crucial shots in the last minutes of the ball game. Behind Black, was senior Jake Logan who added 11 points to the tally. Finally Junior Logan Willis added 8 points for the Trojans and hit the go ahead free throw to give West 55 points for the night. The Trojans were behind most of the game as the Hurricanes had most of the momentum until the final minutes of the game. Some of East’s notable players were the key for them to hold a lead until the Trojans finally stole it back. MorrisLogan Willis hits a crucial free throw to extend town East players, Matt Thompson and the Trojans’ lead to 55-53. Chris Smith both orristown West lead and seal the vic- added 13 points for took an exciting victo- tory in the battle of the Canes. Even with Rymer these great numbers by ry over cross town rival Morristown. Morristown East in a came around a screen both Thompson and game that came down and had a chance to Smith, the Hurricanes to the final seconds throw a last second only made 40% of field on the clock. With prayer but was unsuc- goals. On the other less than 5 seconds to cessful as the shot hit hand the Trojans made BY TURNER MATTHEWS SPORTS EDITOR PARKER ASHFORD OPINIONS EDITOR

go in the game, Morristown East shooting guard, Aaron Rymer, had a chance to give the Canes a one point

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Junior Haley Lindsey turns her sweater around for Backwards Day.

BY TORY WILDER FEATURES EDITOR hristopher Hayes was voted Teacher of the Year for West High. He has been teaching in the Hamblen County School System for 11 years and is currently teaching PreCalculus, Finite Math and AP Calculus. Hayes graduated from Morristown West in 1998 and has also received a Bachelor’s Degree as a math major from Carson-Newman and

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Seniors Tessa Fries and Erin McGarel wear some Grease inspired clothing for Decades Day.

Freshman Uriel Magana, Freshman Kelley Wilder, Sophomore Emily Lord and Freshman Morgan Madon wear their favorite Trojan shirts for Trojan Nation Day.

Hayes Voted Teacher of the Year a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Cumberland University. Hayes said, “It’s been a privilege to educate all of the students who have walked in my door the past 12 years.” Students have enjoyed him as a teacher also. Junior Bailey Satterfield, a student new to the PreCalculus class of Mr. Hayes as of January, enjoys his teaching style.

“He is very interesting. He’s serious about teaching, but adds laughter to lighten the mood,” said Satterfield. Elizabeth Carroll, junior, took PreCalculus from Hayes last year and is now taking his year-long AP Calculus class. Long time student Carroll also had similar feelings toward Mr. Hayes and his teaching style. “He has a good mix of humor and se-

riousness. He knows how to make a boring class like Calculus kind of fun,” said Carroll. Hayes’ devotion to his students has proven a successful career. Hayes will continue in the competition against East High’s Teacher of the Year. He is honored to be voted as Teacher of the Year, but he says to always remember, “Never look down on someone unless you’re lifting them up.”

PreCalculus, AP Calculus and Finite Math teacher, Christopher Hayes, received Teacher of the Year for West High this year.

41% of their shots and in which case the extra one percent made a huge difference. Head basketball coach of the Trojans, Derek Creech, had some words on the rivalry against East. Creech said, “It was a total team effort in getting the win in a very hostile gym.” Creech also offered a huge thank you to the students of West by saying, “Our students and fans were huge in helping us pulling a win in the fourth quarter.” With the win, The Morristown West basketball team now falls to 8-9 overall in the season with a conference record of 3-5. Now The Trojans have moved up in both state and conference rankings. The Trojans are now fifth in the IMAC and ranked 59th in the state according to Coach T.com. Also take into consideration that the Trojans have played three teams that are ranked in the Top 25 in the state in their own division. On the other hand, Morristown East now falls to 1-15 overall this season, and is now 0- 7 in conference play. The Morristown West Trojans hope to continue their run come postseason time as their next opponent will be at Cherokee on Monday

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West oulasts East in a last second duel.

Head Coach Derek Creech secures his fourth victory in a row against the Canes. January 13th at 8:00. Finally last but not least, the lady Trojans also picked up a dominant win over

the Lady Hurricanes as they won with a final score of 69-46.

Horner Signs To Play Soccer At ETSU

BY STIEL LOVIN STAFF WRITER

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orristown West’s Megan Horner became the first division one soccer player to play for the Lady Trojans. After years of immense training and hard work Horner’s goals have been accomplished. She feels proud to represnt her family and

the Trojan nation as well as the Buc Nation. When she found out she was the first D-1 soccer player she was, “Very humbled and excited to continue on the journey she has set herself up for throughout the years.” She has been playing soccer since she was

four years old and has played for the Lakeway Liberty since she was nine years old. This is a well deserved reward for all the effort, practice, and time Horner has put into the game of soccer. “I knew if I didn’t play in college that I would regret it. So I’m

beyond excited to have been given the oppurtunity to play at ETSU,” Horner’s rekmarks about the selection process. The Trojan Nation wishes Megan a very successful and prosperous career at East Tennessee State University.

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