The Warrior EyeVol. 1 #4Fri., December 11, 2015 Anadarko High School

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New Town. New School. New CountryBy Claudia Perez

Foreign exchange students everywhere go through so many changes with getting adjusted to a new home, makingnew friends, starting at a new school, and learning a different culture. The foreign exchange students here at AHS are noexception.

Adjusting to a new school is difficult.“I really like the school, I am adjusting pretty good,” said Junior exchange student Ali Tahir. “I am very comfort-

able here at the school, I am making a lot of friends, and having a great time.”Adjusting to a new school in a different country is harder than going to school in a different town, with a different

school system and rules.“I can’t say that there is one big difference. The basics are the same, but the school is very different. In Germany,

we don’t have sports, homecoming,prom, yearbook etc,” said junior exchange student Silvie Bermann .Also, being thousands of miles away from home is scary.“The hardest part, in my opinion, is missing all of the people back home, because I am so far from home, and for

a long time, but this is a unique experience,” said junior exchange student Felicidad Rosell.“I think it's the beginning, the first few weeks, because you have communication problems, and a language barri-

er,” said junior exchange student Veronika Hehl.Even with some difficulties, they still have high hopes to learn some news things while they are here.“I would really love to experience American holidays like Halloween,Christmas ,Thanksgiving. I also want to see

snow; I have never seen snow in my life,” responded Tahir.Chiara Bonfanti also said, “First of all, I hope to speak English fluently; that’s why I am here. I hope to make new

friends and to live this experience in the best way possible, because this is a big opportunity for my future.”

AHS is proud to have these students as part of our student body this year. (From left) Top: Hugo, Ali, and Silvie.Bottom: Veronika, Feli, and Chiara.

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By Bianca Morales

Student LifeThe AHS choir has been hard at work practicing their songs and

performance skills for their recent Christmas Concert . Recently, Dr.James Vernon held a clinic where our choir students attended.

“We are going to sing seven different pieces a few of them are withoutaccompaniment, which is without instruments and then there are goingto be some surprises.” said Mrs. Stone.

“He taught us proper breathing and basically taught us how to makeit easier and to give the songs an extra oomf.” said Jacob Parker, senior.

The men’s choir attended a clinic at The University of Oklahomawhere hundreds of fellow male choir members from across the state havegathered to learn.

“We sang seven different pieces a few of them are withoutaccompaniment, which is without instruments and then there were somesurprises.” said Mrs. Stone.

The AHS choir, percussion and guitar classes held a concert Dec.8. The band will be performing in the Anadarko Christmas parade Sat.,Dec. 12, 5 p.m., and they also have a concert Tues., Dec.15, 6 p.m.

AHS Band and Choir Prepare Christmas Festivities

New Season, New TeamBy Dylan WilliamsThe Anadarko Warrior

basketball teams are aiming for a successful season this year. Both boys and girlsare working hard to go undefeated this season.

“Our goals are to return to the State Championship and go undefeated in theregular season” said senior Aliyah White.

Being a team is vital to getting anywhere, and both teams are coming togetherand forming bonds to strengthen the players as a whole. Hard work will pull theteam together so they can go far. Senior Lucius Saldana agrees.

“I think we will go far. We just need to hook it up andplay together as a team. And play smarter,” Saldana said.

Full support from all involved will build the confidence ofthe teams. Players, coaching staff, faculty, and fans will haveto be united to achieve a strong confidence among the team.

“I believe the fans will be a big factor in how we haveconfidence in ourselves. I think they will be big supportersand understand everything we have put into it,” saidsophomore Skylee Glass.

The Warrior basketball teams have the potential to makeit far and reach their goals as long as there is unity andconfidence among everybody. The Warriors and LadyWarriors kicked off their official season Tues. night againstElgin. The final score of the girls varsity game was 37-39,giving Elgin the win by two points. The boys won by threepoints with a score of 51-48. They host the OKC KnightsTues. evening, JV at 4:30 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m.

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Student LifeBehind the Flags

By Kenzie Richardson

The purpose of color guard is to interpret the music the band is playing throughsynchronized flag twirling and dancing. Color guard competes along with the band,and they've competed at the State Fair parade and at SWOSU’s homecoming parade.They've also performed at Konawa Band Day and placed fourth. "I joined color guard because my friend talked me into it and it's turned out to bevery fun," Samantha Wells said.

Color guard may look easy, but it can be difficult at times if you don’t know whatyou’re doing. "The easiest part would have to be memorizing our routines and the hardest partwould have to be performing in front of a lot of people," says Ashton Burkhead. They have many different routines but their favorite routines are to the songs “I’llBe There” and the color guard chant on the field. Color guard helps the band in manyways by adding a lot of additional visuals to the halftime show at football games andby using different colors and styles of flags to help enhance the visual effect. They adda wonderful aspect to any performance, and watching them perform alone is a treat.

By Shandice Pendarvis

In case you haven’t heard the news, there are newbusinesses coming to Anadarko's Petree Plaza. When it’s allsaid and done, Anadarko will have a Hibbett Sports,Factory Connection, and Dollar tree. “Hibbett’s will be my favorite because I don’t have to goout of town to buy some of the stuff I like,” said freshmanDrukkari Goombi. This is something new and exciting for our small town.The city is trying to get these stores is as soon as possible,so people can start shopping there. These stores are likelyto do well because people are familiar with these stores.

Hiibbett’s is a sports store, which will appeal to ourAnadarko athletes. Hibbets was the first to open, but theother stores will be opening soon.

“The stores will be useful for this town because morepeople will come to buy stuff from small towns around us,”said Tearza Leemhuis, sophomore. Factory Connection is a store where you can get namebrand stuff at discounted prices. Dollar Tree is a placewhere senior Natalie Parton gets her school supplies andholiday decorations.

“It’s is a store where literally everything is a dollar andstudents shop there because of that. Not just students, butteachers are ready for these stores to come.” said Parton.

Brandi Pitman, senior, is one student who tookadvantage of the employment opportunity. She thinks thesestores will provide a lot for Anadarko.

“There’s a lot of sports driven stuff and a lot of oursports usually go to state and everyone I talked to about itis excited for it,” Pitman said.

By Claudia Perez

Academic team competed on Sat., Nov. 14, and broughthome the title of Regional Champions. Previously this year,the team suffered a loss against undefeated Elgin. Seekingrevenge at regional's, the academic team blew thecompetition out of the water.

“I think our kids did awesome at regional's and beatthree very tough teams to win the championship. The mostnotable win came against Elgin,who has kind of become ourregional rival. We won that game by only one questionthanks to some game time strategy used by our players. Itwas very exciting, and Mr. Sims and I are super proud of allthe studying and hard work these kids have put in. It's niceto see it paying off,” said Sandi Zinn, who is an academicteam coach along with Mr. Sims.

“Our first goal in this rebuilding year was to beat Elgin.Now, I expect for them to work hard for the next two monthsso that we can beat the undefeated Blanchard team at areaand take home the area championship. Our final goal will beto win the state championship in Class 4A,” said Mr. Sims.

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Student Life

HolidaysBy Clarisse Fraley

Giving is one of the most selfless and kind things someone could do.During the holidays, many of us tend to get caught up in receiving, rather than

giving. There are so many reasons to instead focus on giving. For example, it couldhelp someone in need, or simply just make someone’s day.

“I think people should be more involved with giving. You just get an indescribablefeeling of happiness that only comes when you give,” says Mayme Salinas, sophomore, when asked

if people should worry more about giving or receiving.During the holidays, there are so many opportunities to give. Recently, severa; students

volunteered at the Children’s Christmas Store. The Children’s Christmas Store is a place where kidscan purchase gifts for their family members that don’t have a lot to spend. You can donate to the store,and with the help of 4-H and FFA students, children will choose and wrap four gifts each. “The Children’s Christmas Store can help bring joy to families by giving gifts (during theholidays),” said Mr. Edmond, who helped to sponsor the Children’s Christmas Store. Another way of giving is giving food to a food drive. In November, Key Club partnered with theKiwanis Club and took food donations from all around town. They sorted all the donations out andtook it to DHS, who then distributed the food to families in need. The food collected was given to 38families.

Mrs. Crowell, Key Club sponsor, said, “People who need food, can then get it. (Helping with that)lets people see how fortunate they are to have enough food.” Giving, donating, and volunteering are great ways to help and spread kindness. “Volunteering at animal shelters and nursing homes, and donating money, food, and clothes tocharity, or homeless people are some ways to give,” said sophomore, Mykala Loftis.

If you are unsure of how to start giving, start small, and see where it goes from there. There arelots of ways to give, or to give more than what you’ve already done. When giving, it shows people thatyou care, and want them to be happy. Giving to a certain person can brighten their day, and even helpyou become a better person.

AHS Holiday ACtivities The Anadarko student council has put together a Christmas themeddress up week in the spirit of the season. The themes include:

Scarfs and gloves - Wear your best winter accessories.Flannel- Come in your best flannel outfit!

Christmas Sweaters: - Ugly & cute- we like them all!Christmas Costumes - Dress as Santa, an elf, a reindeer, or

even a snowman! Pajamas & blankets -Be warm and cozy; dress how you want!

With goodies coming from multiple clubs and decorations abroad, onecan see that AHS has Christmas spirit. Happy Holidays to all and to all agood break!

Highlights

Photo credits from this issue go to Shandice Pendarvis, Ryleigh Farina, BiancaMorales, Kenzie Richardson, and Claudia Perez.

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(Right, top) - The AHS percussion and guitar groupsperforming earlier this week. They have receivedmany compliments on their performances. They willhave several upcoming holiday appearances.

(Below) - Senior Aliyah White signs her letter ofintent to play basketball for Oklahoma BaptistUniversity next fall.

(Below and right) - Basketball season officiallykicked off Tues. against Elgin. Pictured are highlightsfrom the boys and girls games, as well as a fewmembers of of AHS’s “sixth man”.