The McLean Express May 15, 2017
Vol. II, No. V
McLean High School Graduation Friday, June 2, 2017 - 7 PM Terre Haute South Vigo High School Auditorium
Adams, Nate Anderson, Brieana Busald, Gabe Custer, Dakota Edington, Matthew Elder, Melinda Evans, Chase Farner, Josie Galloway, Kearstin
Garrett, Jr, Michael Glasgow, Jonathan Hamilton, Noah Hammond, Courtney Hoopingarner, Kyle Hunter, Chandler Krantz, Blaine Kratzer, Jacob Long, Melissa
Maneir, Brandon McDaniel, Brittany McLoud, Tyler Pettis, Marquice Poland, Robert Blaine Porter, Keith Reel, Dusten Rentschler, Desirae Sanchez, Stephen
Self, Zachary Stevens, Bryson Vasquez, Franklin Webb, Sean Weber, Hannah Webster, Brianna Wilkie, Derrick Wilkinson, Eric
Summer is almost here! By Brooklin Houghton
students and around the school and ask nt we I d an ar ne is l oo e a good summer. The end of sch re. Some just wanted to hav we als go r me sum ir the out.” There are peoteachers what t a job, save money, move “ge d, sai he d an ard All Frazier, who said, “I I asked Gavin same thing like Daiveon the do to nt wa t tha vin ple just like Ga life.” another state. Javen want to get a job and live this summer like going to for ns pla l cia spe e hav le Doyle, “Going to Some peop d California.” or like Mr. an a rid Flo to ing go “I’m going fishing.” Hutchins said, my son and family then h wit an oce the in g yin oy doing like RaeFlorida and pla but doing things they enj me ho g yin sta are le op pe d just be a kid and Then some swim, camping, parties an r, ne tan get to ing go e it easy this summer, anne Jones, “I’m oney said she plans to tak Mo s. Mr ” r. me sum ng have an amazi time with my family.” ething that moti“I’m relaxing and enjoying ing you enjoy doing or som eth som d fin ll wi all you It will go by fast then Hopefully mer! Do something fun! sum all ide ins y sta n’t vates you. Do ool. ll be time to go back to sch next thing you know, it wi
Summer is only a few school days away By Courtney James
I went around McLean High and asked some of the teachers here what are they going to do this summer and here are a few. Mrs. Ellis said she is “going to have a yard sale, plant the garden and then take her son to California and try to walk every day.” Mike, our afternoon security officer, said he’s going to Florida in June, raise a garden, take care of his pigs, cows, & donkey, then go fishing and boating during his days off, go 4 wheeling driving and then enjoy the warm weather.” Mr. Chrisjanson is going to “stay home.” Mrs. Mooney is going to “Florida to visit her brother; Minnesota with her husband’s family and then try to camp and boat.” Mr. Fears said he’s going to “Visit Panama City Beach, Florida, wear socks with sandals and relax with his two boys.” Mrs. Weatherspoon is going to “get some yard work done and then take her nieces and nephews on a trip.”
What Mother’s Day Means By Reba Jones Mother’s Day was yesterday, Sunday, May 14. Mother’s Day is a day in which mothers are honored by their children or family. Being a mother is really great and having a day for it to be celebrated and honored is amazing. People celebrate and honor in different ways. Some even think of different things when it comes to Mother’s Day. I decided to ask a few female teachers in our school what Mother’s Day means to them. Mrs. Ellis -“I think of my grandma and I honor my mom and mother-in law.” Mrs. Mooney -“I remember my mom and grandma and the wonderful examples they have set for me. But I also think of my three kids I have that made me a mom.” Ms. Weatherspoon -“I am not a mother so I celebrate with my mom and sister.”
photos by Zoee Joy
Staff Profile - Mrs. Rinehart
Short Story By Matt Michaels
Created By Wade Walker
The mutagen phenomenon It happened about 2,000 years ago. The year was 2,561 and scientists said they found a permanent way to eradicate cancer. It was supposed to be a way to do this before the cancer could mutate and become immune to the cure, like it always did every time a cure was made. Now they said it was different this time. The cure would be airborne and not a shot given monthly. This time they said it could cure the cancer before it could mutate, plus it wouldn’t harm the unaffected. Some of the people known as world leaders had cancer and they were desperate for a cure to destroy the cancer epidemic.
The epidemic occurred because of a global melt down of six nuclear power plants, these were strange machines that once were used for energy. The people known as the world leaders allowed the cure to be released. The cure was still experimental so not everything was known about it. Then, when it was released, it did cure the cancer but it also mutated us all into beastly animal like humans because it had almost every animal in the world’s D.N.A. in the cure to strengthen the genetic structure. Even the plants were mutated in size, structure and ability. The genetic code was so strong and flexible that the mutations couldn’t be fixed. After years of seeing the world slowly die we went back to the old ways of sorts but this time we had better knowledge. We built along nature instead of against it like the old days. Nature quickly took over and we lived as we do now, as one with nature. “So you mean I look like a peacock mantis shrimp and you an alligator because of an advanced technology long ago? Cool, but the cure seamed to make us better not mutant beasts.” Don’t you see we are better suited to nature now? “Hmm…I guess you’re right in saying that.” Maybe these days are better for us than all those years ago, when we were against nature.
The McLean Express Staff McLean High School 961 Lafayette Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47804 812-462-4330 office • www.vigoschools.org Principal - Mrs. Jeanne Conley
What do you teach? How long have you been teaching? I help oversee Gradpoint. I have been here at McLean since January of this year. What were you like in High School? Quite and intense. If you could sing one song or do one thing on America’s Got Talent what would it be? “Through All of It,” by Colton Dixon. If you were on an island and could only bring three things what would they be? I would bring my family, food and sunscreen. If you were a box of cereal what would you be and why?
Fruit Loops – I love all the different colors! Do you believe in Bigfoot? No! What do you do in your free time? Spend time with friends and family, read. What is your favorite animal to see at the zoo? Why? Giraffe – I love the long neck and long eye lashes.
Student Profile -Courtney James Created By Wade Walker What do you like/dislike about high school? Like: My friends here at Mclean. Dislike: I don’t like fake pretty girls. If you could sing one song or do one thing on America’s Got Talent what would it be? None! I wouldn’t embarrass myself nor sing ANYTHING in front of a huge crowd. If you were on an island and could only bring three things what would they be? Yacht, Friends, Family If you were a box a cereal what would you be and why?
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Do you believe in Bigfoot? Yes! What do you do in your free time? Sleep, phone and watch Netflix. What’s are your plans for after high school? Go to college to be a veterinarian.
3rd Trimester 2017 Reporter – Kaitlyn Dickens Reporter – Courtney James Reporter – Zoee Joy Reporter – Wade Walker
Short Stories – Matt Michaels Reporter – Reba Jones Reporter – Brooklin Houghton
