Sailing Into Style

Alison Carmichael

Although originally designed in the early 1900’s, Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes are as popular as ever among people of all ages. Armstrong Sperry designed the shoes in 1935 when he was afraid of becoming injured or falling overboard while walking on the slippery deck of his boat. The design for the shoes was inspired by the grooves and cracks on the bottom of his dog’s feet. Sperry also created a non-slip, white sole that wouldn’t leave marks on the deck of the boat. Because of the clever design, the shoes quickly became popular among sailors and eventually the U.S. Navy began to provide Sperrys for their sailors. After their recognition in the Navy, Sperrys became even more popular and the shoes became marketed across the country.

Today, Sperrys are worn mostly by teens, but they have also become popular in the wardrobe of adults as well. Sperrys can be seen being worn with just about any outfit, including jeans, dresses, skirts, and shorts. “I like Sperrys because they’re comfortable and they go with everything.” Said Courtney Harnish. Jennifer Watkins doesn’t own Sperrys but she likes them because they make any outfit put together.

Old Is The New Trend

Lucas Parsons 

All over many teens today enjoy incorporating yesterday 's trends into today's fashion. Many will mix their trends together, wearing an 80's skirt with a modern tank top. Retro clothing being brought back has alot to do with influence. in the Popular high-school musical movie you can see the wardrobe style being similar to what kids in the 80's would wear to high school or a get together outside of school. Thrift stores such as Goodwill are becoming more and more popular to buy retro style or used clothing.

Summer Plans

Austin Quinn

As summer approaches we find ourselves wondering about the future. When the first day of freedom comes what will we find ourselves doing with our time? I took a poll from students to find out what people had planned for the summer and these were the results:

62.3% of the students are staying in muncie with a few small out of state trips

2% plan on taking large trips, few said out of the country

15% said they would find themselves inside the classroom getting extra credits or making them up

11% said they could be found on the field or at camp

9.7% said they were going to stay with family elsewhere

100% of the students in the poll said they would be having fun no matter what

Boys golf team

 Derek Packard

The Burris Boys Golf Team kicked off their season this week on Tuesday, April 12.

The team consists of only five golfers. The team hopes to pull together a good season even though the team is lacking in numbers. The team participated in three matches this weak one on Tuesday and the following on Thursday. Results were relatively good as a team but could have been better from the individual stance.

The boys team consists of only juniors and seniors this year and only have just enough to make a five-man squad.

Jimmy Tuttle, an Indiana Academy student, is the only senior on the team and is looking to play well again at the two spot after he went to regional’s individually last year. Also from the Indiana Academy is Jin Yooh, who transferred from Plainfield High School. Jin is currently playing the four spot on the team and is hoping to contribute to the team in a positive manner. Alex Phipps, a Burris student, is the number one golfer on the boys team and is hoping to have a good team year as well as continuing to carry on the Burris name in the individuals. Derek Packard, a Burris Junior, has obtained the three spot and wishes to just make the best of the year. Frank Okrup, another Burris Junior, will be golfing at the five spot on varsity.

In the boys first meet this year at Memorial golf course in New Castle, Indiana, the boys took on Liberty Christian and Blue River.

Burris students get a taste of life in jail

Alex Nancarrow

On April 14, 2011 Bradley Canada’s Government class went on its annual field trip to the Delaware County Court and Jail. On this trip they were able to watch some court cases and then take a tour of the jail.

     The students were able to observe a series of hearings in the court on Thursday morning. Some of the cases involved defendants setting dates for their trials, plea bargains and even someone being sentenced. After the hearings were over the judge and prosecutor answered some of the questions the students had. When the students were done in the court room they went upstairs to visit the jail.

When going into the jail the students went through a security measures just like anyone else. No one was allowed to have jackets or purses so no one could bring anything in to the inmates. 

     We first visited the segregation cells which are very small cells where inmates are kept twenty three hours a day. These are for the more dangerous people in the jail. Next the students looked at the different cell blocks. When going down the hall with all of the blocks the security measures would get more and more relaxed, because not all of the inmates are as dangerous as the others. 

     Some inmates even walked around among the students. Burris senior Paige Chambers said “I liked how the female inmates gave us suggestions on life and how to stay out of jail.” These inmates were allowed to work and wear the color blue, while the other inmates who don’t work wear orange. The students also got to look at the previous gymnasium which has turned into a makeshift meeting room and cell block because of prison overcrowding. The students then got a chance to go to the top and look around the basketball courts on the top of the jail. 

     After touring another cell block the students were able to get a look at the different sorts of contraband confiscated from the inmates. Some of this contraband included shanks (makeshift knives), other kinds of weapons, pipes, chess sets, origami, fishing poles, golf clubs, and other items.

Jobs because of Connections

Paige Chambers

Many Burris students have jobs, but how did they get such jobs? Many turn in an application and if called back, go through an interview process, then are chosen. Other students obtain their jobs through connections. These connections being family and friends.

Although I still filled out an application and did an interview, I was already told I had the job before. I work as a cashier and carryout at Marsh. My grandpa worked as a meat manager for 42 years at once and knew the manager of the store I was going to work at. He talked to the manager and told her I needed a job and she said I could start right away!

Other students such as seniors Hannah Badger and Katie Hawkins also got their jobs because of connections. They both work for the After School Daycare, Appletree. Badger's mom is the director of the center, so automatically she got a job. She works at the program at Burris for children who do not necessarily need to be at the actual Appletree center. Hawkins also works for Appletree doing laundry and cleaning after all children have left for the night. "I needed a job and Hannah said she could get me one at Appletree. It was helpful knowing someone so I did not have to apply everywhere in town."

Kylie Smith, another Burris senior obtained her job through her step dad. She works at Muncie Novelty inspecting tickets. "I like my job because I like the money", says Smith.

While many students have not had connections in order to get a job, some do. It seems unfair to some, especially those who cannot find a job. But it seems helpful to those students who want to work and have an easy way of accessing it.

Tattoos

 Tanna Jones

Burris High School students have found an interest in tattoos. A few students have gotten them and others are waiting until they turn 18. Burris senior Kylie Smith has already gotten five tattoos. "After I got my first one I kept thinking about the next one. They are addicting." Kylie likes her tattoos and is hoping to get more. Students should know they can become addictive and this can be very costly. Senior Hannah Badger has a tattoo that has music notes and hearts that represent her love for music.

Some students such as senior Paige Chambers are waiting till their 18th birthday. "The tattoo I am getting is going to be in memory of my grandpa that died last year." Tattoos can give meaning to a person and to remember someone by. Senior Hannah Clemmons is waiting to get a meaningful tattoo after she is done with volleyball. "The tattoo is going to say, "Trust the unseen."

An interesting tattoo I found online that was very shocking to me was a Rebecca Black tattoo. A 19-year old boy decided he wanted to stick up for her and his way of doing so was by getting a tattoo. You can read the full article at http://clutch.mtv.com/2011/04/14/rebecca-black-tattoo.He says he actually likes her and feels bad that people are bashing her but I think the tattoo was for publicity.

Kylie Smith's first tattoo of five.

Hannah Badger's first tattoo.

Bryan Ellis's Rebecca Black tattoo.