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GONE BUT NEVER
FORGOTTEN
soon became the School Re- about every sports team – battle that Corey had to face. After eight long
Taylor Martin source Officer for Madison from football to softball – to On one level, he had to fight months spent fighting in the
CO-EDITOR-IN- Central High School, where and from their various sport- his battle on his own, but on hospital, it was announced
CHIEF he worked closely with the ing events. During his time at another level, he had an army in early July of this year that
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faculty and students. His pri- Madison Central, he made a of supporters on his side. His he was going to be able to
orey Ray was
mary duties were to provide bigger impact on the student mother Karen Golden started come home. It was wonder-
a beloved
for the safety and well-being body than he might have a Facebook page where she ful news after such a long
member of not
of everyone at the school, realized. He was someone – along with several other period of hardship. So many
only the Jaguar Family, but
and he did just that. When that all students knew they of Corey’s closest acquain- people came to be around
also the city of Madison and
asked about the impact that could turn to in times of need. tances – posted daily updates him and to celebrate his re-
surrounding communities
Corey Ray had on his life, Not only did he leave about his well being. This turn home. However, the
as well. He was a light to
Sam Rice (12) said, “Corey a major legacy in students’ way, anyone who wanted to good times didn’t last very
everyone he encountered,
had a huge impact on a lot lives, but he also greatly im- follow Corey’s journey could long, because just one day
and he always put others’
of people, including me. The pacted the faculty and staffs’ do so. The Facebook page after he returned home, Co-
needs above his own. He
way he looked at tough situ- lives as well. According to ended up reaching around rey Ray passed away peace-
genuinely loved his job,
tations that came in front of Vicky Williams, “Corey Ray 5,200 followers, demonstrat- fully with the ones he loved
and everyone around him
him impacted me heavily. It was a huge part of Madison ing how many people were the most at his side. He died
knew it. He exemplified
continues to push me to keep Central. He loved his job. If rallying behind Corey in his on July 14, 2021, and his fu-
– in every way – what it
going when I reach a tough he wasn’t escorting a sports time of need. On Christmas, neral was held on July 17 at
truly means to be a Jaguar.
spot, whether it be in school, team to an away game, he hundreds of people wished Broadmoor Baptist Church.
He was caring, self-less,
football, or any other aspect was helping with events on him a Merry Christmas. After his death, there
and extremely passionate
of life...He was just one of campus. We lost a major On his birthday, hundreds was an outpour of support
about his job. His actions
those people that loved to part of our Jaguar commu- of people told him Happy and prayers for the family of
inspired others to lead
help and made everyone’s nity. He was so special in Birthday. And, of course, Corey Ray. So many people
better lives and to do more
day better.” He realized how many ways. We lost a Jag- there were lots of prayers shared their favorite stories
in the world around them.
challenging it can be growing uar but gained an angel.” for Corey as well. People about him, and people also
Corey Ray was born
up, so he provided guidance Corey Ray’s life began also showed their support told about the ways in which
on May 8, 1980. He was a
to any student who needed to go downhill in late Octo- for Corey by raising money he directly impacted their life.
graduate of Madison Cen-
a few words of wisdom. ber of 2020. He was admitted through various fundraisers. He was a hero to many. His
tral High School, and then
He helped many students to the ICU with severe com- Car decals with his badge dedication to his community,
he went on to serve in the
make the right choices in plications from Crohn’s Dis- number were sold across the and the legacy he left behind
Madison County Sheriff’s
their lives, and he also tried ease, which he had battled for community, and a student at will never be forgotten.
Department in 1998. He
to guide young individuals quite some time. This, along Madison Central started a
worked there for 12 years,
down the right path. He also with several other factors, led GoFundMe that raised just
and then in 2010, Corey
spent a great deal of time in to the amputation of his legs over $12,000. All of this
Ray joined the Madison
and around Madison Central and several of his fingers. This was in support of the com-
Police Department. He
Athletics. He escorted just was just the start of a long munity’s beloved Corey Ray.
Above: Marshall Ramsey’s cartoon honoring the life of Corey Ray
sports news
Check out page 7 for information Take a look at page 2 for an
about the SEC expansion! article about the events
happening in Afghanistan
NEWSWORTHY 2
The end of America's 20-year war
After refusing to cede the ruary 2020, President Biden aid (rescue.org). For those need such as savethechildren.
Adya Praveen org. All forms of humani-
terrorists responsible, Af- declared the official draw- wanting to help Afghan
CO-EDITOR-IN- ghanistan was invaded by down of U.S. forces, signal- refugees and those impris- tarian efforts are significant
CHIEF the U.S. military with one ing an end of the U.S.’ long- oned in the country, there and greatly appreciated, as
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goal in mind: overthrow- term affairs in the country. are several ways to con- it is abundantly clear that
he war be- “Afghanistan needs our help
ing the Taliban regime by However, this ending of tribute to the relief effort
tween the U.S. more than ever”(Leroux).
hunting down Al Qaeda U.S. intervention prompt- through both organizations
and Afghani- Unfortunately, the future
leadership. Throughout the ed the rise of the Taliban and individual actions.
stan has been referred does not seem promising for
years, this focus has broad- through expansion of ter- Rafe Randall, an A.P. mac-
to as the “nation’s lon- Afghanistan. Many govern-
ened into an effort of “na- ritorial control through at- roecomics and Economics
gest war”. After nearly ment officials fear a repeat of
tion-building”- a term used tacks on both the Afghan teacher at MCHS, said, “I
20 years of bloodshed history, fearful of the coun-
to describe the establish- government and the people think that being vocal is a
with 2,500 American try’s extremist ruling lead-
ment of a Western-style inhabiting the country. Sar- starting point. Appealing
troops killed within the ing to terrorism towards the
government in the form of ah Leroux (12) said, “The to other nations in the re-
war effort, the U.S. has international community.
rebuilding. However, al- rates of rape and murder gion to pressure the lead-
officially declared its Others fear for the future of
though the Taliban was re- have skyrocketed in the re- ers economically would be
withdrawal of military the country and question the
moved from rule, the threat gion and educated women another means of attracting
troops, marking the end possibility of the removal of
of the extremist Islamist and women in power seem attention”. Lobbying local
of a long-fought debate the Taliban with the present
group never truly went to be especially vulnerable”. and state representatives to
of U.S. intervention. The state of the country. Leroux
away. Elizabeth Stephen- Many Afghans live in fear enact change is an effective
Biden administration has said, “Without foreign mili-
son, an A.P Government as the Taliban have “report- way for student opinions to
declared that complete tary assistance, it will be very
and A.P. European History edly banned gay marriage, be heard and utilized in gov-
military evacuation will difficult for Afghan troops
teacher at Madison Cen- lowered LGBTQ flags, pro- ernment actions. In terms
take place in time for the to be able to overthrow the
tral High School(MCHS), hibited vaccine distribution, of donations and material-
country’s 20th anniver- Taliban, due in part to lack
said, “I’ve heard a former and eliminated multiple istic aid, there are several
sary of 9/11, in remem- of training and difficult ter-
Obama White House of- other rights from minor- organizations dedicated to
brance of the 2,977 lives rain”. Although military as-
ficial explain it this way: ity groups” (Leroux). With help both the relief effort
lost in the tragic event. sistance has been withdrawn
you can’t force democracy the heavy contrast between as a whole, as well as spe-
The attack of 9/11 from Afghanistan, humani-
on a nation at gun point. the organization’s promises cific groups of individuals
sparked the initial inva- tarian efforts have been
Many have concluded that and the actions of the Tali- in need, such as women and
sion of Afghanistan after demonstrated as an influx of
the war was essentially lost ban fighters, many Afghans journalists stationed in the
the ruling government, the Afghan refugees escape to
years ago, and there doesn’t search for an escape, fearful country. Individuals can ei-
Taliban, provided a safe bordering countries and the
appear to be a viable strat- of a future with Taliban rule. ther donate money to estab-
haven for terrorist groups United States by air. How-
egy to change that out- With the people of Af- lished organizations such
such as Al Qaeda, who ever, millions still remain
come.” While negotiations ghanistan left in a extreme- as The International Refu-
was responsible for the tormented by Taliban rule as
for withdrawal with the Af- ly vulnerable state, more gee Assistance Projector or
four coordinated terror- the future of the country and
ghanistan government and than 18 million people are websites that will allocate
ist attacks that took place its people remain in the air.
the Taliban began in Feb- in need of humanitarian money based on situational
on Septermber 11, 2001.
James Phillips due to the effects that this as the years progressed, appeared in court a second journey. One supporter
STAFF WRITER contract have had on her life. the temporary contract time to discuss the contract, Khloe Littleton (12) said,
In 2007, Spears lost cus- seemed to become ex- but the judge made it clear “She is a grown woman.
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tody of her two children, as tended. On TikTok under that she needed to get her She needs freedom and
he “Free Brit- result of the divorce between Spears’ account, people own lawyer to discuss this
ney” move- space. Her dad does not
her ex husband Kevin Fed- have been commenting issue. When asked about her need to control her any-
ment is a erline. After this divorce, things such as “wear yel- opinion on the topic, Isabel-
movement that started on- more.” Britney is still
people started becoming low in your next TikTok la Monico (11) said, “She fighting this restraining
line in which people have concerned about the singer’s if you need help” with doesn’t have any author-
been using the hashtag contract with her father,
mental health, as changes Spears’ responding by ity over her life, but she has an army of
‘Free Britney’ to support in her behavior were noted. wearing yellow. People a n d
Britney Spears, a world- supporters on her side.
One moment that caught ev- also check her Insta-
renowned popstar known eryone’s eye was when she gram page, suspecting
for her revival of pop mu- shaved her head on February that she is sending secret
sic in the late 90’s and ear- 17 and soon had a meltdown calls for help through her
ly 2000s. This movement afterwards. Another mo- daily posts and stories.
has gained increasing ment is of her attacking the Recently on June
popularity and has been paparazzi with an umbrella. 23, 2021, Spears re-
trending on various social The last straw was seem- quested a hearing for
media platforms for over ingly when Spears reportedly her conservatorship
two years. A documen- locked herself and her two with her father to ad-
tary was released depict- kids in her bathroom, refus- dress everything in she
ing Spears and her life ing to come out. As a result court. In this court case, is ba- sically
under her conservator- of these behaviors, Spears Spears reportedly stated, trapped by her father until
ship. Spears has been un- was admitted to a hospital in “This conservatorship is the converationship ends.”
der her contract with her 2008, where she underwent doing me way more harm After months of keeping
father Jamie Lee Spears mental health evaluations. than good,” and “I deserve quiet, Spears finally spoke
since February of 2008. Her father requested a tem- to have a life.” However, up about the issue and had
Fans have speculated that porary conservatorship over the conservatorship did not many of her supporters
Spears may be struggling his daughter at the time, but lift. On July 14, 2021, she cheering her along on her
Graphic by Meredith
FEATURE 3
Madison Central joins the movement for The
free feminine products Uproar
Co-Editors:
Taylor Martin
are taught that periods are ucts in an environment that across the country, many Adya Praveen
Adya Praveen something taboo”. How- is visited by these girls dai- colleges and high schools
CO-EDITOR-IN- ever, providing feminine ly, “period poverty”, a term join the fight for freely ac- Business Manager:
CHIEF products in public settings coined to describe the lack cessible tampons and pads Mary Addison Loving
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to faculty and students in- of access to sanitary prod- in restrooms outside of the
a d i s o n still comfort and protec- ucts, is reduced severely. home. “Currently only five
C e n - Staff Writers:
tion for their needs. It helps In order to maintain the states have laws requiring Avery Holland
tral High ease restrictions on com- continuance of free femi- public schools to provide
School has recently made Allie Hurt
munication and create a nine products, several stu- free menstrual products”, Anna Kimbrell
a historic stride for the safe space for all students. dents in the Women Em- said Teeda Phan (11). How-
purpose of gender equal- Caroline King
The placement of these powerment Club (WEC) ever, as increasingly more Brittan McFadden
ity by providing feminine products in the restrooms have been lobbying for schools join the move-
products in school bath- Meredith Morrow
not only increases comfort sign-ups to keep the bath- ment, state lawmakers are James Phillips
rooms for students to use and support for students, rooms stocked. Sneha pushed to consider legis-
free of charge. The dis- Hannah Schossler
but also provide significant Cherukuri, the president lation that would provide
pensers filled with pads aid for those with financial and founder of WEC, said, all students this privilege.
and tampons greatly ben-
efit more than half of the
restraints. In present-day
society, half the popula-
“This takes the pressure
off the staff and gives us
Madison Central providing
free feminine products for
Dates to
school’s population by
alleviating both the stress
tion is financially burdened
merely due to their gender.
the ability to make sure
the products are always
its population is not only a
huge victory for women at
Remember:
and secrecy encompass- Many young girls do not available”. Members of the school, but also a vic-
ing menstrual cycles. Al- have easy accessibility to the WEC would sign up tory for women nationwide.
though menstruation is a stores that house feminine either weekly or bi-weekly 9/17:
typically mundane event
as it affects women every
products due to transpor- to maintain the financial Dancing with the
tation and familial issues. and emotional comfort
month, the discussion of Not only is accessibility a for their fellow students. Teachers
menstrual talk is often major issue, but also the As of right now there are
considered “taboo” in inherent prices of these only two product dispens-
society today. These cul- products. Feminine prod- ers in the school restrooms, 10/1:
tural expectations are too
often inflicted on women
ucts are a necessity, not a but students are actively Homecoming
luxury. However, the high thinking of ways
and children at a young prices of these basic prod- to incorporate
age, forcing these indi-
viduals to maintain the
ucts can create a barrier for this idea for 10/11:
many young girls. “Hav- the remain-
silence about periods in ing access to free tampons ing three. Fall Holiday
order to conform to so- and pads in the bathrooms As the
cietal norms. Emily Ad- eliminates financial restric- move-
cock (12) said, “Whether tions and gives girls the pri- m e n t 10/15:
that was slipping a pad
into a jacket or asking
vacy and accessibility they spreads National Merit
deserve in this school.”
very adamantly to use the Sneha Cherukuri (12) said. Recognition
restroom but never speci- By placing feminine prod-
fying why, young people
A look into
students’
summers
(10) went to Boston, and mer. These past couple
Avery Holland Mariam Abdo (10) trav- of years has been much
STAFF WRITER eled all the way to Egypt. different, harder, and
Several others went to more stressful due to
A
camp. Sophia Heffelfin- the pandemic. Teach-
fter a long ger (10), Natalie Nix (10), ers and students spend
school year, Julia Styres (10), Cassie a majority of their time
especially Sellers (10), Mary Addi- working hard in class,
like the one we have had son Loving (12), William so they look forward
over the last few years, Dean (10), Sydney Wilson to a long enjoyable
students look forward to (10), Anna Mattox (10), summer. Students and
their summer, whether Alex Mcnamee (10), Ca- teachers alike had an
it is traveling to another leb Saxton (10), Joshua amazing summer, as
country or to spend time at Saxton (10) and many oth- they traveled to many
home with their families. er students went to Laguna different locations.
There are tons of plac- Beach Christian Retreat in
es all around the world Florida. Abby Jo Flowers
where students could (10) went to Camp Wesley
have gone throughout the Pines where she enjoyed
summer. Many students several activities such
remained in the U.S., as white water rafting.
while some went across School isn’t the only
the world. Some stu- learning experience stu-
dents went to see family dents got this year, as stu-
and others went to mere- dents traveled the world
ly to relax on vacation. and learned about many
Christiana Barefoot other cultures. Because
(10) and several other most students spend their
students went to Iowa for time in school trying to
a soccer championship. learn and prepare for the
During their trip, they outside world, they be-
stopped at various places come extremely ea-
for sightseeing. Several ger and excited for
students went to visit their long
family: Stephen Walker sum-
(10) went to Houston,
Madelyn Janus (12)
and Nadia Janus
FEATURE
4
Where students
worked this
summer
Allie Hurt
STAFF WRITER
Over the summer, Caroline King (11) worked at Twin
Lakes Summer Camp. She has been looking forward to being
a counselor ever since she was a camper there. After work-
ing with her cabin, she would move to work at the ropes
course for the different groups of kids to come through. She
enjoyed working there, because that was always her favorite
activity as a kid. She would manage the rock wall, help with
the zip lines, and secure harnesses. King (11) said, “My fa-
vorite part about working at Twin Lakes is forming lifelong
bonds with my campers and fellow co-workers.” She worked
all summer and came home on the weekends to spend time
with family and friends. King (11) has been going to Twin
Lakes for eight years and looks forward to it every summer.
Above: Caroline King helps a camper with her harness.
James Covington (12) was a counselor at Summer Arts
Camp this summer. He had a group of 26 kids, and it was a
ton of fun. He worked from 7:30 in the morning to 5:30 in the
evening. Covington’s (12) favorite part was getting to work
with the kids and building a relationship with them over the
two weeks. He loved getting to teach them about his passion
for performing arts. Covington (12) said, “When we had
some time off, I would show them some tricks and skills I
had learned through my time in the theatre.” He had a daily
schedule that included a couple of classes throughout the
day. They went to a music class, drama class, art class, dance
class, theatre education class, and finally a set design class.
Throughout the day, they were always singing, or dancing, or
playing a theatre game that prepared them for the show. Cov-
ington (12) enjoyed getting to spend time with all the kids
and doing what he loves most.
Above: James Covington poses with his group of kids
This summer, Anna Kaden Thomas’ (11) parents opened
Trace Nutrition. When asked why they decided to open it,
Thomas (11) said, “One Friday afternoon the owners of Madi-
son Nutrition called my parents and asked if they wanted to
open up a nutrition club. By the next Monday, we bought a
spot at Trace Station and that’s how it started.” Trace Nutrition
makes nutritional drinks such as loaded teas and meal replace-
ment shakes. Thomas’ (11) favorite part about working there
is seeing people she know walk in and making their teas and
shakes for them. Some of her daily tasks included restocking
products, putting stickers on cups, and refilling the water jugs.
During the summer weeks, Anna Kaden usually worked from
1:00 to 5:00, and on Saturdays, 8:30 to 3:00. She loves working
for her family business.
Above: Anna Kaden smiles with her loaded tea.
ENTERTAINMENT 5
2020 Olympics inspires
madison central athletes
for our school. Some of our lyson Felix] was able to have in fifth place for most of try bring home a medal that
Anna Kimbrell sports that the Olympics such a successful performance the race, but in the last 50 signifies the hard work their
STAFF WRITER cover are tennis, swim, and at the Olympics.” The men’s meters pushed ahead to athletes put into their train-
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he 2020 Summer track & field. These sports team brought home gold in win gold (The New York ing. The next generation
Olympics took place bring in fervor and support the 4x400 relay, and Athing Times). of Olympians are training
in Tokyo, Japan from for our country. Mu took home the gold for the The Olympics is right now and many schools
July 23 to August 8. Dur- In tennis, 17-year- women’s 800-meter. Mu, who an every four year event across the country are churn-
ing this time athletes from old Coco Gauff was sup- is only 19 years old, is the which brings together the ing out amazing athletes,
all across the world came posed to play for the U.S. first U.S. woman in 53 years best athletes around the including Madison Central.
together to show off their women’s singles, but to win the 800-meter (Time world to compete against
incredible talent and take unfortunately, she tested Magazine). The USA Olym- each other. People all
home a gold medal for their positive for Covid-19 and pic swim team gave the U.S. across the world watch
country. The total number of was not able to compete. 11 of the 39 Olympic gold to see their home coun-
athletes at this year’s Sum- Gauff would have been the medals the country received.
mer Olympics was 11,656 youngest athlete to play Caeleb Dressel won a total
athletes. tennis at an Olympic level of five gold medals. Aiden
These athletes spend since 2000 (NBC News). Allen (11) mentioned that
years developing the scrupu- This is very inspiring to “Dressel is the fastest
lous skills needed for their many young athletes with swimmer in the world.”
sport. This opportunity only her skill. Allie Kelly (12), Dressel won the 100-meter
arises every four years and a player on the MC ten- at an Olympic record time
being selected to be on an nis team, said, “ I really of 47.02 seconds. Katie
Olympic team can change wished Coco Gauff had Ledecky won gold in both
the course of a person’s life gotten to play,” because “it the 800-meter freestyle
forever. The U.S.A. team is impressive to be com- and the 1,500-meter free-
is known world-wide and peting at that level at such style. The latter was a first
consists of multiple gold a young age.” Track and in women’s swim, putting
winning medalists, such as field brought in a total of Ledecky in the history
Caeleb Dressel (swim), Ka- 26 medals, seven being books (The New York
tie Ledecky (swim), and Al- gold. Allyson Felix won Times). Allen also com-
lyson Felix (track and field). her 11th Olympic medal mented on “some standout
These talented men and in this year’s Olympics. performances” by “Lydia
women influence younger This was her fifth Olym- Jacoby, who won the
generations to become pic game and her seventh 100-meter breaststroke at
future Olympians. Madison Olympic gold medal. Colin 17 and Bobby Finke, who
Central (MC) is a very com- Brannon (10), who is on came out of nowhere to
petitive school with athletes the track and cross country win the 800-meter free-
who train to achieve success teams, was “glad that [Al- style.” Bobby Finke was
SeaWorld: hearing both sides of the story
Caroline King with the Occupational Safety er (10). Another employee parks go to are worth the
STAFF WRITER and Health Admissions positive outcomes. Ken
who spoke out against
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ea World is a theme (OSHA). This film brought SeaWorld is Sarah Fisch- Hackman said, “I honest-
park chain that has to light the mistreatment of beck. She claimed that Sea ly have mixed emotions.
three locations in the animals under SeaWorld’s World was very secretive, I don’t like the idea of
United States in San Di- care and the employees who and if something ever went animals in captivity any
ego, California; Orlando, were exposed to drowning wrong, the people who more than anyone else.
Florida; and San Antonio, and striking hazards while in knew about it were not al- However, the educational
Texas. These parks are the tanks with killer whales. lowed to talk. She claimed value combined with
centered around marine “I watched this movie, and that accidents and injuries proper care is invaluable
life with many things to it really changed my opinion were always covered up. and
do including roller coast- on SeaWorld. I do not think Even with all
ers, live animal shows, and that any company should be these accusations
a water park. In the last able to get away with mis- against Sea-
decade, many accusations treating animals,” said Allie World, many far
have been made against Hurt (11). people have out-
SeaWorld for the mistreat- In addition to the contradicting
ment of animals. film, there are many past opinions about
Ever since a movie employees of SeaWorld that whether or not SeaWorld
called Blackfish came out have spoken up about Sea- is a bad company. Since
in 2013 uncovering Sea- World. One past employee the movie Blackfish came
World’s habit of animal named John Hargrove talked out in 2013, Sea World has weighs the
abuse, SeaWorld has been about how cruel Sea World been cleaning up their act negatives in
under high scrutiny. The and other marine parks are by not capturing anymore my opinion.”
film was made about main- to animals. The parks cap- Orcas, slowly transition- There are al-
ly one killer whale named ture the baby whales and ing out of killer whale ways two sides to
Tilikum, and the three dolphins from their parents live-shows, and donating a story, and with all
separate incidents when he in the wild and then keep millions to the research and the evidence provided for
killed three people, as well them in a concrete enclosure observation of marine ani- both sides, it is up to each
as the reasons leading up for the rest of their lives. mals. Also, SeaWorld has individual to decide what
to why he was provoked. “We should continue want- helped rescue and rehabili- they want to believe. With
The film also touches on ing to know more about tate over 33,000 animals. many people advocating
the court case that Sea- these animals. However, we Some people for both sides, there is no
World was involved in should not force them to put think that the wrong or right answer to
on a show for us and live measures that what you believe.
in captivity in the name of SeaWorld and
learning,” said Hollin Brew- other marine
ENTERTAINMENT 6
Shining a light on Friday night lights
Brittan McFadden
STAFF WRITER
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n the fall, Friday get the student section amped plays songs for the cheer- the band on Friday nights is time together while they lead
nights are what most up. They stand right in front leaders and dancers to the energy of the band. The the crowd with their music.
Madison Central(MC) of the student section and run dance to and perform half- band is always really hyped Everyone plays an im-
students look forward to at- out with the football team be- time routines on the field. up, and we all get really into portant role in making Fri-
tending. The stands are filled fore the game starts. After our Our band has won several the tunes of the songs. Every day nights the way that they
with parents, faculty, students first home game of the sea- awards, and they put a lot section has their own dances are. Many different teams
from all of the Madison coun- son, Izzy Goddard (10) said, of time and effort within that go along with the songs and members come togeth-
ty schools, and our award- “My first Friday night lights their practices and foot- that we perform and we er to cheer on our Jaguars.
winning band. The crowd experience was so much ball games. Frances Rich- all sing the chants that go
cheers while our football more exciting and fun than I ards (11) said, “My favor- with the songs. It is really
team plays the game that they even thought was possible. I ite part about playing in fun.” Our band has a fun
love most. There are several could not have had a better
different factors that play a night especially with the Jags
role in Friday night football. winning.” The cheer team
At Madison Central, Fri- enjoys getting the crowd and
day night football is a big fans engaged in the game.
deal. All of the school’s The Mys-
teams come together to sup- tix dance team’s halftime
port our Jaguars and cheer performance is an all-time
them on. From summer work- crowd favorite. They have
outs to in-school practices, won numerous awards for
our team works year-round their dance routines that get
to get ready for the upcom- the crowd excited during the
ing season. From a football halftime performance. Many
player’s perspective, Samuel fans enjoy watching the
Mize (10) said, “It is cool team, because their dances
being on the sidelines, be- are always so entertaining.
cause it is like front row ac- Kate Fairburn (11) said, “My
cess to the game rather than favorite part of FNL has to
being in the stands watching be when we are on the field
it.” Our football players love performing and the student
playing such a crucial role section starts hyping us up.
in Friday night lights at MC. It makes all the hard work
Madison Central’s cheer put in worth it knowing that
team is also a big part of people enjoy watching you.”
Friday nights. They cheer Through the dances, they
on our football team and get get the crowd engaged for
the crowd fired up. There the second half of the game.
are many different things the Football game
cheerleaders do. They can days would be so different
stunt, tumble, and do cheers to without the band. The band Above: Senior Cheerleaders (Mary Addison Loving, Sarah Liza Stockett, and Macy
Thornton) posing for a picture before the football game. Picture courtesy of Mary Ad-
dison Loving.
REVIEWING NEW FILMS
Hannah Schossler
STAFF WRITER
Vivo Jungle Cruise Black Widow
On August 6, 2021, the movie Vivo Everyone knows about the Disney at- Black Widow has been a long-await-
was released on Netflix, and a week later, traction Jungle Cruise. As one of the origi- ed for film, with the original release
I watched it. The main character, a Cuban nal Disneyland rides, it has made a global date being May of 2020. It was finally
kinkajou named Vivo (Lin-Manuel Mi- name for itself. It is rare to find a person who released on July 9th, 2021 – over a year
randa), has made it his personal mission does not know what it is. It is of no surprise later. Starring Scarlett Johansson as Na-
to bring a song to the famous singer that the ride has obtained its own movie: tasha Romanoff (Black Widow) and
Marta Sandoval (Gloria Estefan) who is Jungle Cruise, directed by Jaume Collet- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Black
performing her last concert in Miami. He Serra. The movie centers around Frank Widow is an action-packed Marvel mov-
makes the 330-mile trip with the help of Wolff (Dwayne Johnson), Lily Houghton ie with high expectations; while the film
a young girl, Gabi Hernández (Ynairaly (Emily Blunt), and McGregor Houghton was good, it was not amazing and cer-
Simo). A large part of the characters is (Jack Whitehall) as they traverse the Ama- tainly didn’t meet its expectations. The
Cuban, so we get to experience a culture zon River in search of the mythical Tree of movie excelled in character interactions
that is not often portrayed. “I expected Life – a tree whose petals can heal any ill- though. Natasha and Yelena’s sisterly re-
the movie to be culturally inclusive,” Eli- ness. It is a cliché storyline, but the movie lationship is simultaneously funny and
sha Williams (12) said. The soundtrack, pulls it off well. It keeps the audience on heartwarming, but also tragic. Elizabeth
written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, writer the edge of their seats in the climax, even if Delaney (11) said, “It did really well in
for the Broadway musical Hamilton, and it is obvious what will happen. Frank sub- establishing Yelena’s character, and her
composed by Alex Lacamoire, the mu- verts expectations again and again, but you and Natasha’s dynamic was really cute.”
sic director for The Greatest Showman, never anticipate it, despite the behavior be- The parent-daughter relationship be-
takes the cake for my praise. The songs ing constant. However, in hindsight you tween Alexei Shostakov (David Harbour)
are catchy, fast, and explosive. They are can tell when Frank will escape the cliché. and Melina Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz)
the kind of songs that deserve to be in an The way Native Americans are portrayed is and Natasha and Yelena is heartbreak-
album and not a children’s movie. The a pleasant surprise. In the beginning of the ing. “I really liked the family dynamic.
storyline is a cliché, and you know what film, they give you an expectation of them, It was entertaining.” Owen Woodward
happens next, but it is never boring. The but overthrow that expectation and portray (10) said. The action is not extremely
songs and colorful transitions keep the them like any other person. The film Jungle engaging, and the fighting is centered
audience invested in Vivo’s adventure. I Cruise actively subverts what you antici- at the beginning of the movie instead
would like to pay special attention to the pate and includes peoples from the Native of at the climax. All in all, it is a good
use of color in the storyline. Before the American race. This movie is an awesome movie and is entertaining for the family.
beginning tragedy, Vivo is excited but ap- family film, and everyone should watch it.
prehensive, and everything is shadowed
and vibrant. After the tragedy, Vivo is
scared and distant, and the bright morn-
ing light is cold and pale. While Vivo is
clearly a children’s film, it is not entire-
ly bad. It is entertaining, catchy, and the
characters are enjoyable. I would defi-
nitely recommend this movie to all ages.
SPORTS 7
The big switch
Taylor Martin
CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Big 10 will lose most of their in every week.” Both of new NCAA rule that allows ten years. Will there still
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fan base, since the best teams these ideas are valid argu- athletes to profit off of their be the same Power 5 Con-
n late July, it was are leaving.” However, the ments that many people ei- name will bring even more ferences in ten years, or
announced that influence and success of the ther agree or disagree with. money into the conference. will some begin to disap-
Oklahoma and SEC over the last decade has It is believed that the The addition of these two pear? Will other programs
Texas had reached out been unmatched, so it makes primary factor in making organizations will bring the switch conferences? Will
about leaving the Big sense for influential pro- the switch is due to the tri- total of teams in the South- the SEC continue to domi-
12 in order to join the grams such as Oklahoma and umph in football, with the eastern Conference to six- nate? Will the NCAA even
Southeastern Confer- Texas to want to be included. SEC winning six National teen, and the way in which have any power if the SEC
ence (SEC). After many When asked about their Championships in the last the conference is set up will generates all of the money,
long meetings and dis- opinions on the change, ten years. Money is also an have to be revised. Teams that and if they have all of the
cussions, plans were fi- Catherine Lowry (12) said, extremely important fac- were previously a part of the winning teams? Will four
nally approved for the “I don’t really like how tor that made the decision SEC West, such as Alabama and five-star recruits even
two teams to join the they added Oklahoma and fairly easy. First of all, the and Auburn, would have to want to play anywhere
SEC in July of 2025. Texas to the SEC because SEC generated $721 mil- move to the SEC East in or- other than the SEC? No
The decision to make now there is only about one lion dollars last year, and der to accommodate the new one truly knows. We will
this switch was ex- other competitive confer- they also recently signed teams. This would ensure just have to wait and see.
tremely controversial for ence left besides the SEC.” a $300 million-dollar deal that there are eight teams on
several reasons. Firstly, However, Isaiah Spencer (11) with ESPN. And with the each side of the conference.
it is unprecedented for had a different opinion. He addition of Oklahoma and This impending switch
multiple teams to aban- said, “[I think] adding Okla- Texas, it is expected that has shown that the future of
don a Power 5 league homa and Texas to the SEC the SEC will generate the college sports is unknown.
in order to join a differ- was a good idea because it same amount of revenue The way in which the con-
ent one. Also, as Morgan will bring more competition as the NCAA itself (USA ferences are set up could
Chisolm (10) said, “The for all the sports to compete Today). In addition, the look completely different in
mc volleyball swings
into a new season
Avery Holland year has given them the op- of their time in the sport. The volleyball girls go gin on October 12. They have a
STAFF WRITER portunity to meet people Volleyball teaches the up against Jackson Prep on long and exciting season ahead
V
they wouldn’t have met if players how to win and September 20, Germantown of them. As they face the up-
olleyball has it weren’t for their shared lose with grace. It teach- on September 23, Murrah on coming season, the volleyball
become a love of volleyball. Anna es the girls how to get September 30, Clinton on Oc- players hope to grow as a team
very popu- Mattox (10) said, “Vol- along and play respect- tober 2, Brandon on October and achieve great success.
lar sport at Madison leyball gives you a sense fully with other teams. 5, and Northwest Rankin on
Central(MC). The vol- of freedom, because you The girls must learn how October 7. The playoffs be-
leyball team consists are doing something you to communicate in order
of around 28 players. know you love to do.” to achieve their shared
MC’s volleyball girls While there are many goal of winning. Players
are extremely talented positives of being a vol- must learn how to juggle
and work very hard to leyball player, there are between their education
achieve success. Their also some negatives. Ac- and their athletics, as they
hard work pays off, as cording to Mattox (10) and must keep up their grades
they are incredible play- Ainsley Ruhl (12), the girls to remain on the team.
ers. The players practice do not get to go to a lot of The volleyball girls
every day after school Madison Central football look forward to events for
to prepare for their up- games due to their prac- their upcoming season.
coming games. They tices, games, and tourna- Mattox (10) said, “We
also get to participate ments. Practicing takes up look forward to the state
in the Little Six Tour- a majority of the girls’ time, championship at the end of
nament every year. but Mattox (10) said, “Get- the season, but we also are
The girls have come ting to play the sport with looking forward to grow-
to love their teammates, the other girls makes it all ing together as a team and
considering each other worth it.” Playing volley- pushing ourselves and our Above: MC Volleyball team huddles during a time-out.
as family. Getting to ball requires the players to other teammates to be bet- Photo Courtesy of Mary Addison Loving
meet new people every be dedicated and invest a lot ter each and every day.”
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