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PREVIEW: Boys tennis

Written by: Bella Bungcayao

The boys tennis team is, and has been, a spotlight for Jeff High athletics, given their winning record and skilled players to come through the program recently.

Last season, the team placed as regional championships and won semi-state, as well as winning 12 out of 16 matches. They placed 6th at the John Shirley Invite, 3rd at Jasper Invite, and 2nd at JHS Classic.

“This team has great leadership and work ethic,” says coach Curt Roehm. “I can depend on them to put in all their effort during practice and a match.”

This is Roehm’s second season being the head coach for the tennis team, and was an assistant for previous head coach Mark Reilly two years back.

“I predict that this season will be very competitive for us, and we need to take it one match at a time. I do see us going on to Sectional and maybe even winning them,” Roehm says.

All of the players also have optimistic attitudes for the 2017 season, none more than senior Keith Asplund.

“The goal is to always improve from the previous season, which would mean a trip to state. We have a lot of potential as a team,” Asplund said.

Coach Roehm also sees potential with Asplund as a player to look out for.

“Keith is a tough kid both on the field and the classroom and fights hard. I see him going really far this season with the sport and leadership,” says Roehm.

Keith is not only a star on the court, but a leader in the school. Asplund is a co-president of student council and an all-around involved student.

“I love that the players on the team are all such good friends. We are a tight knit group of kids, so we always support each other,” Asplund says, commenting on the strength of the team.

Overall, the hope for the upcoming tennis season is extremely high and optimistic amongst the entire team. There is strong faith that the record will only grow higher than the level it’s already at.

18 Sep 201718 Sep 2017 by bellabungcayao

Here 2 Stay?

story by Carlos Molina

It is known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.

In short, it was a program for illegal immigrants who entered the country as minors to receive a renewable two-year window of deferred action of deportation and eligibility for a work permit.

This program, which was passed in June 2012 by the Barack Obama administration, protected over one million children from being deported after they were brought to the United States illegally with their parents. Those children, nicknamed “Dreamers”, were eligible for work permits and the chance to learn (and succeed) in this nation.

Fast forward five years, and major changes are on the horizon for the program.

On Sept. 5, 2017, the Donald Trump administration ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop processing new applications, all but halting the program. In addition, Trump has since given Congress six months to come up with an idea for those children, or they will face deportation.

In a statement made by General Attorney Jeff Sessions, he used controversial language calling these children “illegal aliens,” saying they have “victimized millions of American citizens with this unfair system.”

These words have offended many DACA recipients, including students at Jeffersonville High School. Senior Mayra Hielo-Venzor is a “Dreamer” and the program has allowed her to live life as a normal American teen until recent events.

“We call ourselves ‘Dreamers’ because that is what we are — we dream of having an opportunity in America,” Venzor said. “(DACA) was policy that enabled immigrants to study, have a job and simply be able to feel safe here. I say ‘was’ because that has now been taken away from us.”

With the end of the program, the impact will not only affect over 800,000 Dreamers nationwide, but could also hurt the United States’ economy if they are sent away.

“Many argue that DACA is unconstitutional, that we can’t just come to a country, and demand things. We were children and teenagers who came with family members,” Venzor said. “We didn’t do anything criminal. Instead, we went through background checks and biometrics. Now we contribute over billions of dollars to the economy.”

Even American citizens, like senior Adrian Blair, don’t see eye-to-eye with DACA’s removal.

“We, as Americans, should welcome those who wish to live and thrive in our great country,” Blair said. “Illegal citizens come to our country to have a better life. We should not make it hard for them because they are a different color, or come from a different lifestyle.”

The new order could also impact those currently enrolled in college, as well as others contributing to the work force. Children brought at young ages remember either little or nothing from their parent’s country.

”I believe that DACA should not be rescinded because it could potentially be detrimental to participating individuals and families, as well as to the United States,” said foreign language department chair Jenna Felix. “They are contributing to this country in a very positive way. Without DACA, they would not be able to make these contributions.

“This country was built by immigrants,” Felix continued. “DACA recipients are, by definition, immigrants who arrived as children, therefore, the United States is their country and their home.”

In the upcoming months, Congress will have their hands full with creating a solution for the “Dreamers.” If not, millions of people could be forced to leave a place they’ve called home for their entire lives.

“We have the same dream as any American, only difference is that they have the resources and we do not,” Venzor said. “We are your neighbors, your doctors, your teachers, your military. We are your Dreamers.”

all photos submitted

18 Sep 2017 by cmolina

Tully and Treat’s high school survival tips

Q: With the varying social issues going on around the United States today, I find it difficult to educate myself objectively. I want to be active in my beliefs, while keeping an opinion without offending other people. What should I do?

Emily’s Answer:

I think it’s very important to be educated on what is going on around us today — in many ways — whether that be social, political, etc. The first step is to become fully aware and to see every side of a situation.

There is a lot of talk about “fake news” right now, which is a whole other topic in itself. But the point is, journalism from reliable sources is meant to give facts in an unbiased way. Though some sites are slightly biased, for example CNN in a liberal sense and Fox News in a conservative way, reading multiple outlets of the same story can get readers more of an understanding of events through both sets of views.

Afterwards, an opinion should be formed based on your moral values, and what you think is right — even if other people do not agree with it.

When it comes to not offending other people, I think the most effective thing to do is to actively listen to those affected by the situation.

For example, as a white person, I cannot decide what is offensive to people of color. But what I can do is listen, and try to sympathize with what they are saying and feeling about the current situations we are facing as a society. By doing so, I can learn how these situations are potentially harmful to those around me, even if I don’t see it or experience myself. You have to keep an open mind and realize that just because it’s not happening to you, doesn’t mean it’s not happening and that you shouldn’t care.

Personally, I think that remaining idle and silent is just as bad as perpetuating what you are idly watching.

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu

Chloe’s Answer:

When you’re younger, it seems like our beliefs come from our parents, or any other adult figure in our lives. Now that we’re in high school, we can finally believe in what we want, and form our own opinions.

Recently there’s been an increased amount of social injustices, and it’s time for you, as a high schooler, or even an adult, to stand up for what is right. An example would be Charlottesville, Va. In the past few weeks, there have been violent protests, and three people killed from the unrest.

White supremacy is at its prime in our country, and sitting by watching it happen is just as bad as supporting it. As teenagers, we are the future leaders of this country, and no matter what you think, you can make a difference.

Whether it’s attending peaceful protests, or even shutting down racism you hear or see, you are making a difference. Once your form your own opinion and beliefs, you’ll soon realize that just thinking what everyone else thinks, isn’t the way to go.

Despite what everyone is saying, racism matters. The pigment of your skin in today’s world determines everything, when it shouldn’t. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

For more about this question, visit www.thehyphennews.com

18 Sep 201718 Sep 2017 by chloetreat

JHS Food Pantry in midst of shortage

by Haylee Hedrick

One of Jeff High’s biggest problem has nothing to do with grades or attendance — it’s about hunger.

Almost 60-percent of students in the Greater Clark County School district qualify for free or reduced lunch, with 55-percent of the JHS student body alone qualifying. In comparison, roughly 35-percent of students at Charlestown High School and nine-percent of students at Floyd Central qualify for the program.

To combat the growing food issues within the community, JHS applied for a grant for a food pantry during the 2014-15 school year. The school received $1,000 from the Community Foundation, and GenerationOn gave $250 to start up the collection of food.

Thanks to those donations, the JHS food pantry allows students to take a cinch bag home containing food for them and their families.

“Every student needs something to be successful, and this is what these students need,” assistant principal Marianne Fisher said.

However now, the food pantry isn’t stocked well enough, and is too low in funds to provide meals for all the students that it should benefit at JHS. This is a huge issue, according to Fisher, considering one-fourth of the school uses the pantry weekly, with students getting their main meal of their day from school.

That results in the weekends being a recurring struggle for families. Several families don’t even get to eat as a family, each individual eats whenever the opportunity presents itself.

‘We don’t really have any food in the house at all except a can of corn,” said an anonymous JHS student that uses the pantry. “Now we can have a real meal together as a family.”

Who this helps

There are a significant amount of students among the JHS student body that cannot rely on stocked cabinets or kitchens at home on a day-to-day basis, mostly due to homelife difficulties, financially or otherwise.

Inside the walls of JHS, there are all levels of poverty, ranging from homeless students, to students who have a home, but the family cannot afford enough food on the weekends for essential meals.

With the pantry, however, students can go home for a weekend and not have the worries of where their next meal might come from.

“I can’t thank (the pantry) enough for helping me out,” the anonymous student said. “I didn’t know what I was going to do while my dad was gone.”

How to help stock the food pantry

The 45-percent of students at JHS that are not on free or reduced lunch can help the other half by bringing in items and food for their peers and classmates.

Non-perishable items that are lightweight and easy to put into cinch bags are needed. Pop-tarts, peanut butter sandwich crackers, mac n cheese and ramen noodles are items students usually enjoy receiving the most.

Canned goods and frozen items are not unacceptable, but are not preferred, due to storage limitations. The cans are too heavy to put in the cinch bags that are sent home with students, and the school has no way to keep the frozen items cold.

Currently, Key Club is the main JHS group that stocks the food pantry; however Fisher welcomes other groups to donate items they deem appropriate.

“Donating to the food pantry gets (students) needed service hours, plus you get to help support your fellow students, friends and peers,” Key Club president Caroline Elliott said. “You could be helping one of your best friends and you don’t even know it.”

If you are interested in donating, bring items to Dr. Fisher’s office (A137). She will also answer any questions regarding food pantry items, including inclusion in the program, at mfisher@gccschools.com.

Items you can bring in to help:

Mac and cheese
Sealed jelly packages
Pasta (in box/plastic)
Ramen noodles
Poptarts
Powdered milk
Cereals (box, bag, or cup)
Boxes of rice
Boxes of cookies
PB jars
PB sandwich crackers
Soups in plastic containers.

18 Sep 201719 Sep 2017 by hayleehedrick

Boys Tennis (photos)

Senior Jerid Inman returns floyds serve with a forehand Thrusday afternoon at the Foldy match

Keith Asplund hits cross courts to teammate and fellow senior Jerid Inman

Senior Ney Thaker serves to Floyd JV

Senior Trey Bottorff hits a low backhand slice preparing for the jeffersonville invite

Senior Zach Giuffre hits a forehand in warm ups before Jeffersonville invite Friday afternoon

one doubles team comes back to the fence to discuss doubles strategy with Head Coach Curt Roehm

Sophomore Adam Crawford serves in first round of Jasper tournament.

Junior Kyle Lemon hits a backhand return to Senior Luke Astle

Junior Matthew Monroe serves at 30-40 in first round of Jasper tourmanment

two doubles team talks with Coach Cross

Sophomore Evan Thompson hits a forehand

Sophomore Joey Zelli hits a backhand slice to fellow Sophomore Ben Harbeson in warm ups Friday afternoon

Jeffersonville one and two doubles team warm up together before the Jeffersonville invite

Junior Colby Kayrouz serves the first point in a new game as his partner Senior Trey Bottorff takes ready position to cover the net

Senior Keith Asplund serves to Foldy one singles

Sophomore Adam Crawford hits a forehand return to the Jeffersonville one doubles team in warm ups

Senior Gerrin Moore hits a forehand volley Friday afternoon before the Jeffersonville Invite

one doubles team tracks a overhead.

Sophomore Tein-Lu serves in a JV match against Floyd

Senior Jake Lemon warms up his serve for Friday nights match

Freshman Grant Paradowski jumps to return a ball before it hits the fence at the Jeffersonville High School Invite

Coach Nathan Cross talks to Senior Trey Bottorff and Junior Colby Kayrouz

Sophomore Evan Thompson hits a forehand Friday night while practicing next to Junior Tommy Gregory

Freshman Grant Paradowski plays three singles angist Floyd

Jerid Inman two singles warming up with Keith Asplund on Saturday morning

Junior Colby Kayrouz serves to break 30 all in the one doubles match against Castle

Freshman Charley Williams, JV one singles, serves to Floyd Thursday afternoon

Junior Blake Winchell hits a volley before the jeffersonville Invite begins

Senior Jerid Inman serves angist Floydś two singles player

Grant Paradowski three singles hits a backhand slice shot in warm ups saturday morning

Senior Jerid Inman hits down the line in warm ups before a long match

Jared wells four singles warming up at Jasper on Saturday morning

Sophomore Tien-Lu Huang vollies at the net at warm ups friday afternoon prepares for the Jeffersonville Invite

One singles Keith Asplund serves the first point against New Albany Friday night

Senior Luke Astle hits a forehand alongside Sophomore Jared Wells during warm ups before the Jeffersonville invite

Senior Keith Asplund hits a forehand return to Floyd’s one singles Kyle poe

Senior Trey Bottorff lunges to put away a forehand volley

Junior Tommy Gregory hits a forehand at the Jeffersonville High School Friday afternoon

Freshman Bryce Vernon hits a forehand in warm ups Friday afternoon before the Jeffersonville invite

Sophomore Joey Zelli hits a volley with Freshman Grant Paradowski Friday afternoon before Jeffersonville Invite began

Sophomore Evan Thompson runs up to hit a short forehand before the Jeffersonville Invite

Sophomore Jared Wells hits a forehand return before the Jeffersonville invite began

Trey Bottorff serves game point at Jasper Tournament

Freshman Charley Williams hits a backhand in a rally Friday night

Senior Ney Thaker hits a backhand in the match against Floyd

Junior Kyle Lemon hits a forehand slice drop shot to Senior Luke Astle in warm ups Friday afternoon

Junior Juan hits a forehand to Sophomore Evan in warms up Friday afternoon before the Jeffersonville Invite

Keith Asplund one singles hitting a forehand in warms up at the Jasper tournament

Sophomore Gavin Lone hits a forehand to Junior Jared wells during warm ups alongside his partner Kyle Lemon

18 Sep 201726 Sep 2017 by emmakellis

School Trips

story by Greta Reel and Gabby Bishop

photo submitted by James Kimbell

Red Devil students have the opportunity to experience more of the world in high school than some have seen in their entire lives.

Foreign language teachers James Kimbell and Lisa Stumler are going to France, Switzerland and Germany in June 2018, while English teachers Stephanie Detzer and Anya Evinger are going to Italy over Spring Break this school year. Social Studies teacher Drew Davis is going to Japan in June 2018.

“The most beneficial educational thing is seeing that everything there is just as real, and just as big, as our world is to us,” says Kimbell, who is marking his third trip out of the country with students.

Students will have the opportunity to see many places on these trips, including the Eiffel Tower, Vatican City and the Imperial Palace.

2016-06-15 - paris tour eiffel - blue sky — The Eiffel Tower, as captured by JHS teacher James Kimbell.

“Broadening one’s outlook about the world and other cultures is incredibly important,” Detzer says.

Davis’ group will end up experiencing a lot of the traditional activities of Japanese culture.

“We will sit on the floor to eat and sleep, and hopefully we will get a Ryokan (Japanese traditional house) that has hot springs that are privately connected to your room,” Davis says.

Despite seeing all of the sights, students will amazed at all the cultural things they could never experience in America.

“When we look at a place in a book or even on a big screen, we are getting much less sensory input: it’s flat, it’s small, it’s lacking in smell and temperature and wind and sun,” Kimbell says. “But when you’re there, you’re inside of the place, and you can see it in a new way.”

17 Sep 201719 Sep 2017 by Greta Reel

Introducing: the Marshall Center

Story by Tomi Clark

The Marshall Center — does that name ring a bell?

How about the cubic building that sits right outside of the media center? Is that more familiar?

Jeff High students and teachers are in the dark as to what that mysterious construction project outside the media center is, and why it’s necessary.

What we know…

As mentioned above, the imposing structure will eventually amount to be the Marshall Center, which will be used as a multipurpose room for a variety of diverse purposes.

According to a February article in The Evening News and Tribune, the idea of the Marshall Center has been in the works for years, and finally has come to pass. Greater Clark County School executives approved Koetter Construction’s $747,000 proposal to commence construction.

The renovation began at the end of the 2016-17 school year, and is expected to finish by December 2017. It will sit outside of the media center, and near the performing arts entrance.

Now with JHS’ newest building, if the theater department wanted to enact a small performance, or if a meeting needed a gathering point, the Marshall Center is the ideal space for both. It’s able to hold sumptuous banquets for sports teams and clubs, or serve as a location for conferences and presentations. If a school function needs a venue, the center would be the perfect answer.

“I’m crazy excited! I’m really excited that we’ll be able to put on plays on a thrust stage, and make it into a black box theater,” said JHS performing arts teacher KeNiesha Zell. “And we’ll be able to put on more plays throughout the year.”

The Marshall Foundation considerately donated one-third of the necessary funds to get the project up and off of the ground. The center itself is named after the foundation, and the foundation is dedicated to George Marshall, who contributed a great deal to this area.

Builders hopes the Marshall Center will become essential to Jeffersonville High School life. And as soon as it’s up and running, students and faculty might find themselves in it quite often.

15 Sep 201730 Apr 2018 by jhshyphen

Vol. 86, Issue 2 PDFs

Volume 86, Issue 2 PDFs

14 Sep 201730 Apr 2018 by jhshyphen

August Advice Column

story by Emily Tully and Chloe Treat

Q: I’m an incoming freshman and I’m intimidated by the size of the school, and the reputation it has for being such a scary place. Is it really like that? Was freshman year bad for you? How do you make new friends?

(Emily) A: I totally understand being intimidated, as I was more than a little scared to come into a school so big, especially having terrible social anxiety.

The first few days are very scary, in all honesty. For someone who’s shy or has heard the rumors about the school, walking into your first day can be petrifying. But you’ll come to find out that the rumors aren’t true, and after a while, being surrounded by so many people will become your new normal.

Try to make friends in all of your classes, and don’t be afraid to speak up, or reach out to someone you’d like to get to know. I spent way too much time being scared and anxious while I was an underclassman; those were the hardest years of high school for me. I let my anxiety hold me back from having fun and enjoying the little things that make the place not as scary. I let potential friendships pass by because I was too scared to put myself out there.

After learning to not overthink every social move, I was able to ask teachers questions in class, give presentations, and present ideas all without feeling like I was going to cry. Believe me, it’s easier said than done, but if you want to enjoy these next four years to the fullest, then try to breathe and remember that it’s high school and nothing to be scared of.

(Chloe) A: When I started freshman year at Jeffersonville High School, I had no friends — literally none. My first day was so bad I remember going home and crying to my parents about it. But as time went by, it got easier.

Once you get a routine down and get used to things, life in high school becomes just another thing. You’ll eventually make friends, maybe through a club or sport, or even in your classes.

On the social side of things, high school in general is one big test. It’s going to test you to stay true to yourself and your beliefs, and also see just how far you’re willing to go to “fit in”.

The best thing about Jeff High is that there is so much diversity, you can step into one building and be surrounded by every type of person. With high school comes finding yourself and deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life, as if being a teenager isn’t already hard enough.

For me, being a junior now means thinking about college and adulthood and that is terrifying. As a freshman, give everything 100-percent, because no matter what anyone says, the choices you make this year can determine the rest of your high school days.

Don’t over think and have as much fun as possible whilst still being yourself — not who everyone else wants you to be.

14 Aug 201719 Sep 2017 by Greta Reel

2017 Female Athlete of the Year: Faith Denig

story by Tristan Jackson

Just a few short months ago, Jeffersonville High School’s softball team was coach-less and unsure if they would even be playing this season.

Now, with first-year skipper Mike Coons at the helm, the team has gotten off to a 5-4 start after finishing 7-9 one season ago.

The Devils’ improvement this year has been facilitated by the play of junior 2B/SS Faith Denig, who is batting .320 on the season. Denig has also tallied nine runs and five RBIs in the team’s first nine games.

“This year we’re all adapting to a new coaching style but we’re doing pretty good,” Denig said. “Next year I really think we’ll be a competition and a threat to others.”

Denig not only brings incredible talent to the softball team, but she brings a sense of veteran leadership, as she’s been playing on the Varsity level since her freshman year.

“Her positive attitude helps us out all the time,” said junior Lindsey Nelson. “Her mentality on the field helps push other people to do things that will help us out in the long run.”

While softball is Denig’s main focus, as she has already committed to play in college at Ohio Dominican, she still finds time to man the goalie position for the girls soccer team at Jeff.

“Some nights I don’t get home until eight or later, and then I still have to stay up and do homework and then get up early again for workout and practices,” Denig said, on playing both sports. “But you have to find time if you want to do it.”

Even with a busy schedule juggling two sports, Denig also finds time to be one of the leaders in the radio and TV department for Jeff High’s radio station, 98.5 WJHI.

“Faith is one of the most hard-working students in the entire radio and TV department.” said junior Jason Monihon.

Denig has proven to be fantastic in everything she has found herself involved in her at Jeff, and that has earned her high praise from her coaches.

“Whenever you have a player like Faith who shows up everyday, plays wherever you tell her to, works hard, and never complains, that’s the type of player you want on your team,” Coons said.

Beyond high school, Denig plans on attending Ohio Dominican on a softball scholarship and majoring in business and communications. If her time at Jeff is an any indication of her future, it looks very bright.

26 May 201719 Sep 2017 by jalinernest