2012 Lynx

2012·175.8 MB·English

by  Battlefield High School

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Seniors: 754
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Sophomores: 666
Freshmen: 634
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Battlefield’s principal. Amy Ethridge-Conti was
the recipient of the 2011-12 PWCS Principal of
the Year Award.
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Our accomplishments open a spiral for new beginnings
People are constantly changing. From styles
and music to personal beliefs and morals.
Perspectives are never lasting, and over time they
end, and transition into new beginnings and new
possibilities. The spiral represents these changes and
progressions in life. Spirals, like humans, have
beginnings, but after time come to an end. They are
rigid and never perfect, but then again no one is
either. The spiral represents people, and how their
imperfections and mistakes turn into a whole
picture of beauty and wonder. It represents that no
matter where something ends, new beginnings will
always form from those endings; and new
experiences and opportunities, whether good or
bad, will always arise and will always be learned
from. This is no different in the halls of Battlefield
High School. All the students start as freshmen, and
throughout their journey to the top, to claim the
prestigious title of “Senior,” class rivalry continues as
well as the determination to discover themselves
and establish their place in life. Friendships and
relationships will end but from those, new ones will
begin. Mistakes will be made and new lessons will be
learned, but at the end of their high school career,
these experiences will all add up, and will be used to
start their next “spiral in life”. Although the words
on this page are drawing to an end, the fact of the
matter is, It's Only The Beginning.
~ Sabrem Fary
From outside to inside: Freshmen: Gabriella Lutchman,
Makayla Key, Connor Irwin, Abigail Murray, Sophomores:
Jeremy Nelson, Mitchell Gillin, Lauren Pierson, Benjamin
Robson, Juniors: Daphne Aguirre, Kayla Cunha, Zachariah
Khalil, Yelena Medovar, Seniors: Gavin Tomlin, Daniella
Mensah Abrampah, Rachel Thompson, Graciela Billingsley
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Sophomore Colleen Senior Allison Huppert is
Gawldns and junior Kelia showing her superiority
Anderson are debating over over freshman Megan
who has the better class. Daniels. At the
Class rivalry and school spirit Homecoming Pep Rally,
were both exciting elements students showed their
during the Homecoming Pep class pride by wearing
Rally. their class colors.
Sophomore Jenesis Harper jumps Junior Kelli Herr, checks an item
at the opportunity to execute her off of her bucket list by putting her
bucket list dream, "I’ve always own twist on "Manic Monday" of
wanted to drive by and knock off all spirit week Dressed as a man, she
of the sauces at the Chick Fil A drive turns heads throughout the school
through window," explains the day. Kelli is not shy as she portrays
adventurous sophomore. Looks like ^ --v her alter ego “Kelltray.”
dreams really do come true!
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“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
As the end of 2012 approached, the students were busy preparing for their
next big obstacle, or new beginning. They often forgot what they wanted to
accomplish before leaving Bobcat Nation, and entering the real world. “I created
my bucket list in seventh grade, and hope to complete every task before I
graduate,” junior Allyson Keeney said. While many people, like Allyson, planned
to accomplish their bucket list, others may not even realize they have one.
Although, when asked, everyone came up with a couple things they would like to
accomplish before they graduate. Although some bucket list activities may be
completed quickly, others may take a lifetime. So seize every opportunity,
because tomorrow is never guaranteed!
—Rachel Kerxton & Lauren Suneson
Senior Christian Go wants nothing more for his
future than to get stronger. In this picture, he is
lifting 265 lbs. Christian said, “My goal would be
to lift about 900 pounds.” In the fall, he had a
little bit further to go, but he was well on his way
to kicking that “off the bucket list.”
Gunner MacDonald
Freshman Gunner MacDonald had one wish for his four years of high
school, to see the varsity football team win the state championship
again. Since this was his first year at Battlefield, he missed the glory of
last year's win. This year he was on the freshman football team, and
although he was not a varsity player, he was a strong believer that the
three football teams were all part of one program To him. a win for
Freshman Anya Idrizi is more than happy to cross planking off of her bucket list. Planking was very
varsity would Ix a win for all of the football players. Battlefield may
popular among the students of Battlefield, but Anya took it to the next level, planking on top of a
bring home the state title in future years, when Gunner has the chance
soda machine in the hallway. “Planking" is an activity consisting of lying face down in an unusual or
to play for it himself.
incongruous location.
“We're soaring; we're flying!" When asked what an item on his bucket list would be, sophomore Donovan Hunter said he would want “at least one day” of his life to be like a
musical. Here, Donovan and his friend Sade Jones, also a sophomore, tried out there High School Musical moves in the hallway after class. Having crossed this off his bucket list,
Sade and Donovan were ready to tackle Sade's bucket list.
Senior Kevin Keller had always
wanted to save someone from
getting hit in the face with a
textbook. Senior Samantha
French was no match for his
desire to cross another item off
his bucket list. Grateful for her
hero, Emily Kate Duvall, also a
senior, was able to go on to her Junior Hallie Music thanks SMSGT Shuler for his
next class, face fully intact. service to America. Hallie always dreamed of being
able to thank someone in the military for their
service. Since her parents both work in the
government, she knows the sacrifices these men and
women make. Hallie said, “I've always wanted to
I give them the appreciation they deserve, because
r too often they are taken for granted.”
Left: Students and faculty were
interviewed and their quotes were put
into a showcase in the main hallway for
9/11 Right: The American flag hangs in
the ROTC room. Students and faculty
show their pride by hanging flags
throughout the school and classrooms.
After the attack, when the dust settled,
the flag was still flying.
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The New Beginning After a Tragic Event
When death was all around, and buildings were burned, out of the ashes
rose a new beginning. One of the most disastrous events in American history
occurred on September 11, 2001. “It was awful, but afterward, we pulled through
and it brought us together as a country," senior Saydee Bocanegra said about the
tragedy. The moment two planes crashed into the World Trade Center was a
moment in which everyone was united as one to help victims during the tragedy.
Junior Madison Setness had very strong opinions about the incident, “It was an
unfortunate situation but it brought us together as Americans... I didn't realize
how big of a deal it really was until I moved to Virginia from Oregon." Americans
have come a long way in the last ten years. “1 believe it damaged our country in
many ways, but also it has helped to make airplane travel more secure and safe,
and as a country we came together to mourn for the people we lost,” Junior
Gabby Flores mentioned. Some students, like sophomore Katharine Mitchell,
juniors Kristina Wilson, and Chaz Burton have birthdays on September Ilth
Junior Sarah Mitchell told the story about what happened on her sister,
Katharine's, birthday, 1T was in first grade and my sister was in kindergarten at the
time, and my mom came to pick us up early from school; we were supposed to go
eat lunch, but instead went straight home. My dad came home early and we all
watched the news. I noticed from that birthday onward, her birthday would never
be celebrated the same.”
~Alexis Hawthorne
Sophomore Mia Cangiano and freshman Cory Harris fold the American flag with help from Ayisha ROTC members junior Ayisha Minler sophomores Mia Cangiano Diana Dai. and freshman Cory I
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Minter Everyday Americans that lost their lives for our freedom are honored and celebrated. Harris raising the American flag. Every morning the flags are raised to honor the country. The flag
symbolizes freedom and unity.
Photos: "9/11 Kvents at Ground Zero in.\ew York on September II, ZOll.'' Photograph courtesy of The Denver Post denverpost com Denver 2011 Web ()0ct2011.
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