October 15, 2015
MHS exPRESS For many MHS students, the hunt is on “I love the time I get to spend with my family when we’re Writer together in a blind,” Brantley added. As hunting season rounds the Many surveyed honestly corner, many Marlow students admitted to skipping school to have begun preparations for this spend time in the woods. season. Senior Rylee Derryberry said The majority of people surthat she looks forward the troveyed look forward to a large phy. kill. “My goal for this season is “I hope to fill my tags and getting to mount my first big get a bigger buck than I got last deer,” Derryberry said. “Huntseason,” junior Brandon Green ing is a thrill and the adrenasaid. line makes me want to go every Others said that they anticiweekend.” pate the scenery and the time Junior Cole Cloyd gave his spent in the woods. input on hunting and why it is “I look forward to just getting unjust. in the woods and hunting,” ju“I think that its morally repnior Colton Renfro said. “Then, rehensible to kill animals for I hope I can get a big buck.” sport,” Cloyd said. “If people 73 percent of those surveyed eat their kill, it’s more justified.” said that they hunt deer, while “People use hunting as an the others said that they enjoy excuse to kill the weak,” Cloyd hunting turkey, raccoon, elk, added. “When actually, they are hogs, ducks, dove, and quail. killing the stronger bucks for “I enjoy hunting all sorts of prize possession.” animals,” junior Lacey Wortham When asked where they said. “I think that my favorite hunted, many said their own part of hunting is mounting my land and some said that they trophy on the wall.” traveled all of the state. The majority of people stated Others said that they traveled that they ate their kill except for to Cheyenne, Antlers, or Velma 7 percent of those surveyed. for their time in the woods. Only 40 percent said that they Some even said that their lo“White-tailed deer” by USDA photo by Scott Bauer. cation is a secret. prefer to lay down or stalk their “That is confidential inforprey, in contrast to being in a HUNTERS. As they begin preparing for this season, many Marlow High School students have set their hopes high to shoot a large buck. mation,” sophomore Cameron blind or a tree stand. “I use my 243 rifle,” sophomore Blair Brantley said. Freeman said. “I hunt from a deer stand,” junior Marcus Mercer said. “I also go hunting every chance that I get.” Brantley also said that she looks at hunting with sentimental valYou can purchase a hunting license online at www.wildlifedeWeapons of choice varied from 12 gage shotguns to cross bows. ue. partment.com.
Destiny Nowlin
MHS play was a success Rylee Derryberry Writer
ACADEMICS. The Marlow High School academic team used their smarts against Cache and Comanche on Monday, October 12 at the district academic meet at Cache High School. In the first game against Cache, Marlow lost with a score of 180-140. In the second game against Comanche, the Marlow academic team won with the overall score of 130-110. Due to the amount of points that Comanche received in the final round against Cache, Comanche got first place while Cache and Marlow tied for second place; however, Cache got the advantage due to hosting the meet.
Student of the Week
A league of her own at MHS Rylee Derryberry Writer
KAYTLYN KIZZAR
Swing batter, batter swing, senior Kaytlyn Kizarr has knocked her last year of high school out of the ballpark. Kizarr has been participating on softball teams since elementary school. She started with the eight and under league and, Kizarr now plans to continue playing at Cameron University. Kizarr started on the Marlow High School softball team as a freshman playing catcher, she continued in this position until her junior year, she is now playing second base. Kizarr was inspired to play by her mom, Kim Kizarr, who played at Oklahoma Baptist University. “My mom has been my biggest motivator and has helped me with all my accomplish-
The MHS express is the student newspaper of Marlow High School. It is published every Thursday during the fall and spring semesters, except during holidays.
Editorial Staff Melissa Valencia Layout Editor Landry Cooper Layout Assistant Ethan Finch Sports Editor Kallie Slate
ments,” Kizarr said. Kizarr not only plays on her school team but also on a traveling team. Throughout her years playing softball she has played on five teams including Tuttle Magic and her current team, South West Lady Bulldogs. The team travels to many of the surrounding states for games. “Two girls on the team are also attending Cameron, so I enjoy getting closer to them,” Kizarr said. Another person Kizarr has gotten close to is senior Corrie Moore. Moore has been on the team with Kizarr through the years as third baseman. “Kaytlyn is my motivation, she pushes me to be the best I can be,” Moore said.
Staff Writers Allie Custer Rylee Derryberry Cole Cloyd Samantha Benfield Caitlin Thomas Shamaegan Holguin Feature Editor Melissa Valencia
“Black Comedy,” a one-act play by Peter Shaffer, was originally performed in 1965 with a reverse lighting scheme. When the lights were out, or dim, the lights were actually on to the characters, when the lights were on it was pitch black. Directed by drama instructor Paula McConnell and student director junior Destiny Nowlin, the class did an exceptional job portraying their characters. The play is humorous and intense; the story line keeps you on the edge of your seat and at the top of your lungs. The characters were thoroughly introduced, and the cast did a great job presenting them throughout the act. The story line is of an en-
Head Photographer Destiny Nowlin Staff Photographers Melissa Valencia Rylee Derryberry Adviser Haley Wilson
gaged couple, Brindsley Miller played by Jaret Perkins and Carol Melkett played by Rylee Rich, who steal Harold Gringe’s furniture while he was away for the weekend. The couple only steal the furniture to impress Carol’s father, Colonel Melkett, and a wealthy art collector, Bamberger, who is partially deaf. On the evening of the meeting there is a power outage, this is when they started having unexpected guests. The first guest who arrives is Miss Furnival, played by Carlee Clark. Miss Furnival is the neighbor and close friend of Harold Gringe, the victim of stolen furniture played by Landry Cooper. The next guest to arrive is Colonel Melkett, played by Aaron Young. The Colonel arrives as Brind-
Viewers can go to www.outlawexpressions.com to read about the latest news in Outlaw country. You can also access the online publication by downloading a QR reader to your smartphone, and scan the QR code to the right. The MHS exPRESS will continue to produce a print publication weekly in the Marlow review. It can also be viewed on the top tab of the Marlow home page. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @mhs_express for updates on school activities.
sley is out looking for light. Soon the electrician, Schuppanzigh played by Cole Cloyd, comes to fix the outage. Schuppanzigh is first confused with Bamberger, the art collector played by Logan Branum. Later to put a twist on the story Brindsley’s mistress Clea, played by Makayla Ortega, comes to the home and finds out about the engagement of Brindsley and Carol. Clea is enraged and decides to ruin the evening by being vindictive. Finally the real Bamberger comes into the home with a flashlight, Harold sees his stolen furniture, and Clea is reveled. The play was thoroughly depicted, the Advanced Drama class as well as the Stage Craft class and the directors deserve a round of applause.
Destiny Nowlin
MHS play was a success Rylee Derryberry Writer
ACADEMICS. The Marlow High School academic team used their smarts against Cache and Comanche on Monday, October 12 at the district academic meet at Cache High School. In the first game against Cache, Marlow lost with a score of 180-140. In the second game against Comanche, the Marlow academic team won with the overall score of 130-110. Due to the amount of points that Comanche received in the final round against Cache, Comanche got first place while Cache and Marlow tied for second place; however, Cache got the advantage due to hosting the meet.
Student of the Week
A league of her own at MHS Rylee Derryberry Writer
KAYTLYN KIZZAR
Swing batter, batter swing, senior Kaytlyn Kizarr has knocked her last year of high school out of the ballpark. Kizarr has been participating on softball teams since elementary school. She started with the eight and under league and, Kizarr now plans to continue playing at Cameron University. Kizarr started on the Marlow High School softball team as a freshman playing catcher, she continued in this position until her junior year, she is now playing second base. Kizarr was inspired to play by her mom, Kim Kizarr, who played at Oklahoma Baptist University. “My mom has been my biggest motivator and has helped me with all my accomplish-
The MHS express is the student newspaper of Marlow High School. It is published every Thursday during the fall and spring semesters, except during holidays.
Editorial Staff Melissa Valencia Layout Editor Landry Cooper Layout Assistant Ethan Finch Sports Editor Kallie Slate
ments,” Kizarr said. Kizarr not only plays on her school team but also on a traveling team. Throughout her years playing softball she has played on five teams including Tuttle Magic and her current team, South West Lady Bulldogs. The team travels to many of the surrounding states for games. “Two girls on the team are also attending Cameron, so I enjoy getting closer to them,” Kizarr said. Another person Kizarr has gotten close to is senior Corrie Moore. Moore has been on the team with Kizarr through the years as third baseman. “Kaytlyn is my motivation, she pushes me to be the best I can be,” Moore said.
Staff Writers Allie Custer Rylee Derryberry Cole Cloyd Samantha Benfield Caitlin Thomas Shamaegan Holguin Feature Editor Melissa Valencia
“Black Comedy,” a one-act play by Peter Shaffer, was originally performed in 1965 with a reverse lighting scheme. When the lights were out, or dim, the lights were actually on to the characters, when the lights were on it was pitch black. Directed by drama instructor Paula McConnell and student director junior Destiny Nowlin, the class did an exceptional job portraying their characters. The play is humorous and intense; the story line keeps you on the edge of your seat and at the top of your lungs. The characters were thoroughly introduced, and the cast did a great job presenting them throughout the act. The story line is of an en-
Head Photographer Destiny Nowlin Staff Photographers Melissa Valencia Rylee Derryberry Adviser Haley Wilson
gaged couple, Brindsley Miller played by Jaret Perkins and Carol Melkett played by Rylee Rich, who steal Harold Gringe’s furniture while he was away for the weekend. The couple only steal the furniture to impress Carol’s father, Colonel Melkett, and a wealthy art collector, Bamberger, who is partially deaf. On the evening of the meeting there is a power outage, this is when they started having unexpected guests. The first guest who arrives is Miss Furnival, played by Carlee Clark. Miss Furnival is the neighbor and close friend of Harold Gringe, the victim of stolen furniture played by Landry Cooper. The next guest to arrive is Colonel Melkett, played by Aaron Young. The Colonel arrives as Brind-
Viewers can go to www.outlawexpressions.com to read about the latest news in Outlaw country. You can also access the online publication by downloading a QR reader to your smartphone, and scan the QR code to the right. The MHS exPRESS will continue to produce a print publication weekly in the Marlow review. It can also be viewed on the top tab of the Marlow home page. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @mhs_express for updates on school activities.
sley is out looking for light. Soon the electrician, Schuppanzigh played by Cole Cloyd, comes to fix the outage. Schuppanzigh is first confused with Bamberger, the art collector played by Logan Branum. Later to put a twist on the story Brindsley’s mistress Clea, played by Makayla Ortega, comes to the home and finds out about the engagement of Brindsley and Carol. Clea is enraged and decides to ruin the evening by being vindictive. Finally the real Bamberger comes into the home with a flashlight, Harold sees his stolen furniture, and Clea is reveled. The play was thoroughly depicted, the Advanced Drama class as well as the Stage Craft class and the directors deserve a round of applause.
