Freshman Advice

By: Ashley Crupper

Hello, Class of 2017! Welcome to Lloyd Memorial High School. You have officially began the best four years of your life, if you play the game right. I've interviewed several seniors to gather some advice to set a solid foundation for success in your high school careers. Good luck and enjoy because it's gone in the blink of an eye.

 

Hunter Schaaf: "Take your classes seriously because what you do now will either make your senior year easy and fun or difficult."

Mikayla Giordano: "Enjoy every year to the fullest because it goes by very quickly. Take your school work seriously because it does matter and it will make or break you."

Sarah Duncan: "Take all of your classes seriously. Do your best in every class. The hard work will pay off in the long run. Enjoy high school, before you know it, it will be over."

 

Caitlin Carter: "Do not get caught up in high school drama, it takes away from your school work and it's just a waste of time. It won't matter tomorrow. Stay on top of your assignments, the worst thing you want to do is fall behind because it's a struggle to get back up."

Misa Mason: "Take a shower, you don’t want to be known as the freshman who smells bad. Study for your tests and quizzes, you can’t pass if you don't and please don't hang out with your B.F.F. in the middle of the hallway. You're in the way of everyone."

 

Destiny McMillan: "Don't screw around at school. Your grades are important and everything you do matters."

College Classes

 

By: Laura Finke

High School is going to fly by, and soon we’ll be out of the safety net of Lloyd. It’s no new fact the college is different from high school. For most people it's like a new world. College is going to come whether we are ready or not. Lloyd counteracts this by offering NKU and Gateway classes to students as seniors. These classes do require you to work hard throughout high school in order take enroll, but in the end it’s so worth it.

  NKU classes are held by no other than Northern Kentucky University. The first semester consists of political science, college writing, and math 119. You may already know one of the teachers Ms. Jump. Math 119 is held every day while political science and college writing alternate days. Next semester includes math 129, speech, and intro to social work. There are the obvious benefits of preparing for college, but there are also some hidden benefits. The classes don’t start till 8:30 Monday through Thursday, and Friday classes aren't held to third period. Since Friday is a sixth period day we don’t have to be here till 10:15. According to Kristen Wesley, “It’s wonderful to come to school late and not actually be late.” From experience I can say sleeping in on a school day is beyond words. Academic factors contribute by having college credits before you even graduate. The NKU classes are free as long as you get above a “C” in each class. With the huge expense of college saving a few thousand or so is remarkable. Katherine Zumba states, “It’s a privilege and an opportunity to save money.”

   There is also another alternative, you can take Gateway classes. You actually get to go to the Gateway campus. English 101 is offered; the times differ from morning to evening. The classes are each a couple hours long, but don't freak you do get a twenty minute break. The same as NKU you do receive college credits. Stacey Rider states, "It's a little overwhelming at first, but it will be worth it in the end." There are chances to get a free period. Depending on when your class is you may not have a first period or be able to leave early to attend the class. Miranda Robbins feels, "That it is a great opportunity and a chance to experience college life." The cost follows the same guideline as the NKU classes. Actually getting to go to the campus gives you the feel of being an actual student.

  To some college seems so far away, but four years isn't long. This chance prepares you for what is coming ahead. The effort you put in now benefits you in the future. Besides the fact you are saving a lot of money, you get  to become a college student. Sure this seems like not a big deal, but with this economy a head start on a future career is great.

Lloyd Loves Warped Tour

Joe Luken

 

The annual summer music and extreme sports festival is touring around the USA for the 19^th summer and is once again bringing along what has come to be expected; nothing less than a great time.  Music all day and X-Games-like sporting is what the average attendee will experience.  Beginning in 1995, Warped tour has played hundreds of dates in more than half of a dozen countries with hundreds of bands playing at each stop (in the USA) with about 10 bands playing at a time.  Vans shoes has been the primary sponsor of the tour since its inception, and because of it, there are half pipes and the sort set up at most locations for skateboarders, BMX bikers and the sort to showcase their skills as well.

“Warped Tour is always a good time,” says Senior Camron Musk, a three–time attendee, “and I definitely plan on going as long as it is around.  This year I plan on seeing The Summer Set, Never Shout Never, and Forever The Sickest Kids”  Senior Sam Siemer said, “This past year was my first year, and it was great, especially when I say Of Mice & Men and the guard rail was pulled up by the crowd, it was insane!”

Yes, the crowds can/will get pretty rowdy (myself having caught a few flailing limbs to the face and an elbow to the back of the head).  There is moshing, screaming, and crowd-surfing galore as the bands rip though half-hour (forty minutes for main stage) sets and people get to see their favorite bands, often for the first time.  “I’m looking forward to seeing The Amity Affliction, they’re from Australia, and this is one of the first times they’ve toured the United States, “said Senior Zack Eastwood.  “That’s what I like about Warped Tour, they give underground bands exposure and a chance to appeal to a greater audience.”

Warped Tour has been a stepping stone for many popular artists that are out there today, from metal bands Avenged Sevenfold and Bullet For My Valentine to rock groups like Green Day, 30 Seconds To Mars, and Blink-182 to pop acts like Fall Out Boy, All-American Rejects, and even Katy Perry (who played the tour in 2008).  Coach Stratton went all four years of his college days and got see bands that have taken over radio nowadays that were “nobodies” then, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold.  “I don’t even think Pete (Wentz, bassist for Fall Out Boy) had any tattoos and I saw Avenged Sevenfold from the front row.  Their singer (M. Shadows) got mad at the security, and I saw while he was back stage pick up the head of security by his throat, so as Haynes would say, ‘Alright!’”

What can newcomers expect though?  Well, it is going to be HOT!!!  As an attendee of the past three Warped Tours, I know from experience that the sun does in fact revolve around something, and that is whatever city Warped is in that day.  It does not matter if there is a continuous blizzard for the week leading up to Warped Tour, the day of, the sun will be out and in full force as it bakes down in the 90’s all day long.  So, you should make sure you are drinking water all day.  Keep yourself hydrated and make sure you eat something decent, but not heavy, in the morning.  Simply put, take care of yourself and know your limits.

“I haven’t been in the past, however I’m really looking forward to experiencing music that I don’t really listen to and getting a taste for something new,” said Junior Ian Stratton.  Senior Devin Trevor said, “I can’t wait to see Tonight Alive and Forever The Sickest Kids.  It’s going to be great to see them and check out some new bands.”

For myself, I will probably experience a similar issue I face every year, and that is having to choose which bands I want to see since no one knows the band line-up until the day of, so I expect to be disappointed on that front, but I know I will not be let day when seeing the bands I get to see.

If you all would like to come hang out with me, you can expect me to be in line outside of Riverbend by 9:30 (gates open at 11:00 AM) and going crazy in the We Came As Romans, Chiodos, Black Veil Brides, Woe Is Me, Like Moths To Flames, Issues, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me The Horizon, and The Black Dahlia Murder’s crowds.

 

*TICKETS ARE STILL ON SALE FOR THE CINCINNATI, OHIO DATE AT RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER ON JULY 30, 2013*

Lloyd Loves Warped Tour

The annual summer music and extreme sports festival is touring around the USA for the 19^th summer and is once again bringing along what has come to be expected; nothing less than a great time.  Music all day and X-Games-like sporting is what the average attendee will experience.  Beginning in 1995, Warped tour has played hundreds of dates in more than half of a dozen countries with hundreds of bands playing at each stop (in the USA) with about 10 bands playing at a time.  Vans shoes has been the primary sponsor of the tour since its inception, and because of it, there are half pipes and the sort set up at most locations for skateboarders, BMX bikers and the sort to showcase their skills as well.

“Warped Tour is always a good time,” says Senior Camron Musk, a three–time attendee, “and I definitely plan on going as long as it is around.  This year I plan on seeing The Summer Set, Never Shout Never, and Forever The Sickest Kids”  Senior Sam Siemer said, “This past year was my first year, and it was great, especially when I say Of Mice & Men and the guard rail was pulled up by the crowd, it was insane!”

Yes, the crowds can/will get pretty rowdy (myself having caught a few flailing limbs to the face and an elbow to the back of the head).  There is moshing, screaming, and crowd-surfing galore as the bands rip though half-hour (forty minutes for main stage) sets and people get to see their favorite bands, often for the first time.  “I’m looking forward to seeing The Amity Affliction, they’re from Australia, and this is one of the first times they’ve toured the United States, “said Senior Zack Eastwood.  “That’s what I like about Warped Tour, they give underground bands exposure and a chance to appeal to a greater audience.”

Warped Tour has been a stepping stone for many popular artists that are out there today, from metal bands Avenged Sevenfold and Bullet For My Valentine to rock groups like Green Day, 30 Seconds To Mars, and Blink-182 to pop acts like Fall Out Boy, All-American Rejects, and even Katy Perry (who played the tour in 2008).  Coach Stratton went all four years of his college days and got see bands that have taken over radio nowadays that were “nobodies” then, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold.  “I don’t even think Pete (Wentz, bassist for Fall Out Boy) had any tattoos and I saw Avenged Sevenfold from the front row.  Their singer (M. Shadows) got mad at the security, and I saw while he was back stage pick up the head of security by his throat, so as Haynes would say, ‘Alright!’”

What can newcomers expect though?  Well, it is going to be HOT!!!  As an attendee of the past three Warped Tours, I know from experience that the sun does in fact revolve around something, and that is whatever city Warped is in that day.  It does not matter if there is a continuous blizzard for the week leading up to Warped Tour, the day of, the sun will be out and in full force as it bakes down in the 90’s all day long.  So, you should make sure you are drinking water all day.  Keep yourself hydrated and make sure you eat something decent, but not heavy, in the morning.  Simply put, take care of yourself and know your limits.

“I haven’t been in the past, however I’m really looking forward to experiencing music that I don’t really listen to and getting a taste for something new,” said Junior Ian Stratton.  Senior Devin Trevor said, “I can’t wait to see Tonight Alive and Forever The Sickest Kids.  It’s going to be great to see them and check out some new bands.”

For myself, I will probably experience a similar issue I face every year, and that is having to choose which bands I want to see since no one knows the band line-up until the day of, so I expect to be disappointed on that front, but I know I will not be let day when seeing the bands I get to see.

If you all would like to come hang out with me, you can expect me to be in line outside of Riverbend by 9:30 (gates open at 11:00 AM) and going crazy in the We Came As Romans, Chiodos, Black Veil Brides, Woe Is Me, Like Moths To Flames, Issues, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me The Horizon, and The Black Dahlia Murder’s crowds.

 

*TICKETS ARE STILL ON SALE FOR THE CINCINNATI, OHIO DATE AT RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER ON JULY 30, 2013*

3rd Hall, No More

All beautiful things must come to an end. When fall comes around next year the famous “Third Hall back up” will be no more. All classes will be moved to the new section of the school. One will remain though, Mrs. Jump. She will have all of third hall to her beautiful self! She was asked to move up to the front of the hall way but we refused. She said no, I am staying in my classroom and I am even going to join with another classroom to make it even bigger. We seniors went all four years with third hall, now it seems fitting for it to be gone when we are gone and stay with the person it has known the longest, Mrs. Jump.

Time Capsule from 2012...

Dear Future Lloyd:

This message was written on Friday, March 30, 2012, the last day before Spring Break, but it's not scheduled to appear on the blog until 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. That means classes are starting about now, and all the non-college-class kids are scrambling to make it to first period, or face the dreaded march to Mrs. Partridge in the attendance office.

I thought I'd write something like this while I still can (in other words, before somebody decides to change the blog password and lock me out). Since it's 2013, we now officially know that the world hasn't ended and that the Mayans, when they weren't smoking exotic drugs or carving out a jaguar's heart to try to make it rain, were writing a faulty calendar...or at least one that we can't read correctly. We can all breathe a sigh of relief until the next Apocalypse hysteria grips us in a decade or so. I'm guessing it'll be 2:22p.m. on February 22nd, 2022. Make sure to build a bunker for 2:22 2-22-22!!!

Congratulations to the senior class of 2013, who are juniors as I'm writing this.

Best wishes to the 2012-13 juniors on their ACT scores, which I'm sure are awesome.

Some other things I hope:
1. If Mrs. Morris is seen wandering the halls during class, I hope someone tells her, "Don't worry, I'm sure your class is fine."

2. I hope the Tatler's running smoothly, and that nobody has to harass Mrs. Gillis about how to copy it this year, because I left instructions.

3. If Mr. Haynes makes a joke, I hope somebody laughs.

4. I hope Ms. Jump still says "pa-diddle" and "nuts," and dings her bell when somebody makes a funny.

5. Mrs. Donnell is still tough as nails. (I don't even really have to hope this; it's a foregone conclusion.)

6. By now either Ms. Roberts or Ms. Sastre should have won the Golden Apple Award from the NKY academic community. If one of them hasn't, the NKY academic community should go back to school.

Writing this was terrible fun.

Thanks, Lloyd, even though I'm long gone.

Tony Otten

The High Schooler's Guide to the Galaxy!

By Naomi Hillard

On April 24^th and 25^th, 2013, Mrs. Lawson has scheduled for some very talented Lloyd Memorial High School students to perform a play for the first time in a while. The setting of our play will take place in different parts of a school. The plays theme is how life is in High School. All the students that will perform in the play have been working there butts off as soon as Mrs. Lawson says, “Action!” This play will be very well performed because it relates to the students’ actual lives whether it is bullying, materials, classes, dances, lunch, gym class, or relationships.

INTRODUCING THE HARD WORKERS IN THE PLAY:

Tara Burton

Nick Carter

Erick Casarubias-Rios

Kallie Crawford

Austin Duncan

Nia Evans

Jaquan Evans

Laura Finke

Cheyenne Freeman

Bryson Hicks

Naomi Hillard

Kayla Johnson

Maggie Lewis

Joe Luken

Alex Mahoney

Olivia McSwain

Kam Nolan

Ethan Perry

Chase Price

Stacey Rider

Miranda Robbins

Nehemiah Robinson

Iesha Sanchez

Sarah Singleton

Andrew Stookey

Will Thompson

Catherine Wood

AND THE BEHIND THE SCENES WORKERS:

Phoenix Boggio-Jouett

Kristin Hemingway

Kristen Wesley

Brandon Kidwell

Devin Eddy

Art students- painting set

 

SOME INPUT FROM OUR DIRECTOR & SOME OF THE PERFORMERS:

“I am extremely proud of how hard these students have worked on this play. Every time I ask for something to be done, it gets done. I’m happy to be presenting this play with these specific students because they are all so talented. There are some pretty extreme parts in this play, and they seem to have the lines down by the snap of a finger. I am so excited to watch this play myself, and to see the reactions that the audience will show. Practice has been going fantastic and it is easy to see how much effort and creativity that all of my actors have!” –Mrs. Lawson

“I’ve never been in a play before and it’s really fun! I get to be a whole different person!” –Stacey Rider

“The preparations are getting really hectic but I think it will all come together in the end.” –Olivia McSwain

“I’m glad it’s a comedy because even if we mess up…It will still be funny. Break a leg!” –Nia Evans

A Profile on Erin Pleiman

By Joe Luken

August, 2009.  My dad comes home from work and hands me a folded piece of paper.  It is the schedule for my Freshman year at Lloyd Memorial High School.  I look it over and am pleased:  Gym, English, Social Studies, Math, Spanish and Science.  Not too bad, I think.  Science isn't my favorite class, so maybe I can take a nap at the end of the day from time to time.  Boy was I wrong.

            Over the course of that school year, and plus the following two, not only would I barely get ANY sleep in science class, but I would come to immensely learn from and respect Mrs. Erin Pleiman.

            Mrs. Pleiman started at Lloyd the same year I did, although as I soon found out, this was definitely NOT her first rodeo.  She had taught for many years at Dayton High School in Dayton, Kentucky.  As was earlier stated, I came to respect Mrs. Pleiman, something from her students that is of much importance to her.

            Mrs. Hodges, a Social Studies teacher at Lloyd taught with Mrs. Pleiman at Dayton said, "There wasn't a lot of respect for teachers from the students.  There wasn't much administrative support either."  Thus the decision to look for another teaching position and as Mrs. Pleiman has put it, "I just felt like it was my time to go."  From a recommendation from Mrs. Bryson, a Math teacher at Lloyd, Mrs. Pleiman applied at Lloyd and passed the word onto Mrs. Hodges.

            When asked about what it was that made Mrs. Pleiman appealing to Lloyd, Mr. Riehemann (Lloyd's Principal) said, "It was Dayton's good recommendation because that's what I take the most stock in more than anything.  If I interview someone, I know them for two hours and they tell me only what they want, but if someone I already know tells me about someone they've worked with, then I get years worth of information that is much more in depth and in the same two hours."

            This is when my path crosses with Mrs. Pleiman's; with me walking down first hall and into room ten.  From then on, Mrs. Pleiman was my only Science teacher until my Senior year when I ran out of classes to take that she taught.  She has taught three Science classes at Lloyd:  Integrated, Biology and Special Topics in Environmental Science.  With all of these classes, Mrs. Pleiman has taught a large percentage of the school, from basic to honors and from Freshman to Seniors.  "That's my favorite part," she says.  "Being able to have students multiple years and watch them grow educationally and personally, I just love it."

            Mrs. Pleiman has many positive things to say about everyone here at Lloyd, "The diversity of students here was a big draw to me.  Plus, you all are very accepting of other students, I haven't seen as much of that ever before in a student body.  As I graciously accepted that compliment on behalf of the student, Mrs. Pleiman carried on about the teachers and other staff members. "I love the staff.  I transitioned very well into place because of staff suggestions and their helpfulness.  The staff prepares the students very well because of how well prepared the staff is by the administration."  While she continued, she made clear that she is NOT trying to "bash" Dayton.  "This is a very professional environment.  The administration takes care of the teachers and will do absolutely whatever they can to help us teachers out, letting us focus on really the most important thing, which is teaching.  This is definitely the best staff I've ever worked with.

            When I asked about Mrs. Pleiman's move from Dayton to Lloyd, Mrs. Hodges said, "She was excited.  The shift was a bit challenging, but.  With the move, she finally wanted to feel needed, wanted and appreciated."

            Well, Mrs. Pleiman, I hope that your experiences here at Lloyd over the last four years have been what you wanted, which is exactly what you rightfully deserve.

Tips from Dr.Love

By Brandon Love

·         Floss between your teeth, not across due to the fact you won’t get the nasty out. Because you’ll give the bad first impression.

·         Be organized the whole school year to get that C average… Cause you can. I believe in you.

·         Lock your car, especially at the Wal-Mart… ‘nuff said

·         In school, take out the make out because no one wants to see that

·         Turn the phone on silent, nobody wants to hear your clever jingles

·         Don’t roller skate in a buffalo heard, because buffalos are huge!

·         Hide yo kids and hide yo wives, and hide yo husbands, ‘cause that’s a great game

·         Stay Classy…

The Tatler Meets the Reds at Media Day

by Sarah Rudd and Staci Stewart


Catcher Devin Mesoraco

On Wednesday, May 2, Sarah Rudd, Staci Stewart and Mrs. Brady attended Reds Media Day at The Great American Ballpark. We met with the head media director Rob Butcher and found out what he does on a daily basis. Butcher’s job is to keep up with lineups and stats. Even though he does not personally keep tally of the stats, there are designated people who do, marking down every single pitch thrown in a game, but when he gets the stats he goes beyond his requirements and keeps his own books on the pitchers’ and hitters’ records. “My favorite part,” he said, “is knowing that what I do affects what happens on the field and that every day is something different.”

Butcher said he spends about eight months with the players out of the year. There are five media workers at any given time; Butcher has two assistants and hires two interns every year. Even though the interns only get paid minimum wage, he said it’s crazy to see how many actually apply for the job. A good candidate for the job can speak Spanish well and has a background in journalism. Butcher admits that being a media director is a very competitive industry. If he were to quit today, he says, there would be hundreds of applications sent in for his job. “The only downfall with this job is that I’m away from home about 150 days out of the year,” he adds.

One of the advantages of going to Media Day was our opportunity to view the Red’s batting practice. We also met Brandon Phillips. The Reds played the Cubs that night but fell short with a 3-1 loss.



Brandon Phillips seconds before sending the ball into the stands

 



Sarah and Staci, ready for their closeup at the press conference table

 

First baseman Joey Votto