Outlaws prepare for home opener
MHS exPRESS Outlaws prepare for home opener By Rayne Grandy
MHS exPRESS writer
Lady Outlaws Pre-season practices officially began for the Lady Outlaw basketball team on October 1st, and head coach Kirk Harris is optimistic about the team’s ability to work together and kick off the season with a win. “We have the nucleus of our team returning from last year and are excited to get started,” Harris said. “I believe we have good team chemistry and are very athletic at certain positions.” The Lady Outlaws will face the Comanche Lady Indians in their season opener on November 22nd. “Even though our practice schedule is tough and seems hard now, you can tell all of our hard work is paying off and definitely helps in the long run,” senior Molli Price said. While the tough practice schedule is in place to help the team improve, many players find that they are also bonding easier with the amount of time they spend together. “Our team really seems to be bonding with the amount of time we are spending together in practice,” junior
Emalee Williams said. “Our team chemistry is absolutely great and I am really looking forward to see how well we play in our first actual game.” Along with the intense practice hours, the team can look for senior leadership from Molli Price, Kim Sheehan, Sherrie Burns and Marissa Crowson. Rounding out the team are juniors Ashley O’Dell, Avery Walker, Maci Rich, Emalee Williams and Madison Waller and sophomores Brookelynn Barton, Ashley Ensley and Anne’ Wortham. Although this year’s team has many strengths, there are areas that need work, according to Harris. “Our greatest obstacle right now would have to be that we need to develop our depth and be consistently successful with our outside shooting skills,” Harris said. Hopefully the girls will continue to have success this year as they look to win their first game and continue to build on last year’s performance.
Outlaws The Marlow Outlaw boys basketball team will also begin their season on the 22nd with a home game against the
Comanche Indians. Head coach John Garrett is looking forward to the game and the upcoming season with great expectations. “I am very excited about the potential that is being shown by our team at this point,” Garrett said. “We have some younger players that can contribute and many older leaders to show them the way.” Garrett said that fans can expect all 18 boys to bring speed, athleticism and heart to the court. Senior Jeff Adams said that he is optimistic about the team’s ability to work together and start this season out with a win. “I am hoping that this year will be better than the previous years have been,” Adams said. “I know the whole team will give it their all in our first game and show those Indians what the Outlaws are made of.” Garrett said that this year’s biggest obstacle is how young the team is as a whole and that learning the essentials of the game is a key part of their success. “There is so much effort you have to put in the game of basketball. With every game you play, you have to change your plan and style,” Garrett said.
StuCo attends state By Codi Young and Karsen Baker MHS exPRESS writers
Twenty-five Marlow delegates attended the annual OASC Student Council State Convention at Skiatook High School on Saturday, November 5-7. The theme for this year was “Imaginative” highlighting Oklahoma’s rich Native American culture. Delegates were encouraged to be imaginative and unlock their leadership potential. “Skiatook Student Council did a good job of combining their unique Native
American theme with a continuous challenge for delegates to become more confident and creative leaders,” adviser Ann Field said. The Marlow delegation’s goal for this trip was not only to better themselves, but to bring home new ideas to better the school and community. “I was really inspired by our motivational speaker, Ted Weise, who said ‘having a positive attitude will help you thrive and succeed in everyday life.’ By taking his advice, I believe this will better our community if we all have positive attitudes,” said senior Karisa Cooper.
On Sunday, student delegates participated in a service learning activity entitled Project iCare. During Project iCare the student delegates were paired with a child from the Department of Human Services Foster Care (DHS) and were transported to the Tulsa Zoo. “This was my favorite part of this weekend because this is not something that I get to do on a daily basis,” said sophomore Gerald McCullers. “Hanging out with a child and getting to bond with them was an amazing experience that not only influenced me but my entire council.”
Student of the Week
Melton is Potter fan By Tyler Hall
MHS exPRESS writer The Harry Potter series is popular worldwide; however, it’s biggest fan can be found right here in Marlow, Oklahoma. Senior Kerry Melton has been a fan of these books since she was a child, even claiming to have finished the first three of these immensely sized books before finishing second grade. “I remember always wanting to watch the movies, but I wasn’t allowed to until I read the books,” Melton said. “Once I started the first book, I was hooked.” Melton even dresses up as a different Harry Potter character each Halloween. Her personal favorite costume was Ginny Weasley. “I feel like I can relate to her,” Melton said. “She starts off as the quiet, shy girl but by the end of the series, she
comes out of her shell and becomes a successful person with great friends.” Melton’s obsession for Harry Potter has gained her the nickname Kerry Potter, which she says she loves. “I started calling her that in eighth grade, thinking I
KERRY MELTON
was being clever, and then it just sort of caught on,” fellow senior Karisa Cooper said. “Now everyone knows her by that name.” Even Melton’s family can testify to her obsession. “I am pretty sure we
watch at least one Harry Potter movie a day,” Kerry’s brother, freshman Brady Melton, said. “She never gets tired of those movies, even though she has seen them so many times that I bet she can quote them word for word.” This series is more to Melton than just something fun to watch or read. She claims that it has taught her valuable life lessons. “It has taught me to take the good with the bad and to fight through whatever obstacles may come my way in my day-to-day life,” Melton said. Kerry, who represented MHS this week at the Lions Club as the Student of the Week, hopes to pursue a career in forensic science at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Mark and Katie Melton and the sister of Brady Melton.
ONE-ON-ONE. Senior Hunter McClure goes up for a shot as sophomore Syd Humes defends the play. The Outlaws will host the Comanche Indians on Tuesday.
Although the Outlaws will be facing a tough schedule, they are ready to start playing and get the season underway. “Our upcoming season looks really good from how we are practicing now,” sophomore Kirby Neufeld said. “We are really looking forward to starting off this season right and making every game count.” Making every game count
holds true in basketball, not only in the pursuit of a championship but also in the learning experience. The 2011 Outlaw roster includes seniors Jeff Adams, Jon Anderson, Gates Lyle, Hunter McClure, Levi Orton and Alfredo Suarez; juniors Dominic Brisco, Wakley Bergner, Rylan Gingery, Jackson Huddleston; and sophomores Justin Brown,
Wesley Coast, Trey Coffman, Mitchell Hays, Syd Humes, Mike McGrew and Kirby Neufeld. “Our team chemistry is really good because we have a great mixture of all the classes and good senior leadership,” sophomore Trey Coffman said. The boys’ game will follow the girls’ game set to tipoff at
EDITORIAL
Voting is a privilege PRESS View: Eligible citizens should register and vote. On Veteran’s Day, Chief Master Sgt. Patrick L. Acheson, urged students to be a patriot and exercise their rights as United States citizens—one of these rights: voting. Although the next presidential election is still almost a year away, candidates have been campaigning for some time now, but are Americans listening? Will the 2012 general election continue the common trend of voter apathy? If the statistics hold true, only 12.1% of Oklahoma will vote for the nation’s next commander-in-chief. This voter apathy seems to be happening at Marlow High School also. Out of the 23 seniors who of voting age, only four are registered to vote. All of these students were influenced by their parents, who have ties to education, to vote. They cast their first ballots for the school bond issue last September. Students need to understand the issues that are currently being addressed, take a side and voice their opinions. The rising cost of a college education, the economy and the unemployment rate are all issues that will affect the future of this country. The unemployment rate for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is currently around 50%. Voting is a privilege that many countries do not have. Therefore, this country’s youth, including Marlow students, need to exercise their right to vote. Being an American citizen has responsibilities, and voting is just one of them. That brings back the question: will voter apathy continue to be the norm? As of now, the answer to this question is yes. If we do not exercise our right as citizens, the voter turnout will continue to decline, and people will not be happy about new laws, regulations and officials elected by others. Only a small percentage of the population will make decisions that affect everyone. We must use our voting right to better the future of our country. PRESS View is the majority opinion of the exPRESS’s eight-member staff
Senior ad sales continue Senior recognition ad space in the yearbook is still available on a first come, first serve basis. Payment is required to reserve space. For more information, contact Beverly Cramton in Room 106. The yearbook staff is also requesting old photos of seniors from middle school, elementary school or pre-school years. They will be used for the Remember When/Now and Then pages in the yearbook.
MHS exPRESS STAFF Editor-in-Chief Haleigh Hines Assistant Editor Rayne Grandy Layout Editor Tyler Hall
Feature Editor Haley Travis Sports Editor Codi Young Karsen Baker News Editor Tori Hack Layout Assistant Cara Williams
Columnist Tori Hack Head Photographer Cara Williams Staff Photographers Codi Young Karsen Baker Adviser Sharon Bullard
MHS exPRESS writer
Lady Outlaws Pre-season practices officially began for the Lady Outlaw basketball team on October 1st, and head coach Kirk Harris is optimistic about the team’s ability to work together and kick off the season with a win. “We have the nucleus of our team returning from last year and are excited to get started,” Harris said. “I believe we have good team chemistry and are very athletic at certain positions.” The Lady Outlaws will face the Comanche Lady Indians in their season opener on November 22nd. “Even though our practice schedule is tough and seems hard now, you can tell all of our hard work is paying off and definitely helps in the long run,” senior Molli Price said. While the tough practice schedule is in place to help the team improve, many players find that they are also bonding easier with the amount of time they spend together. “Our team really seems to be bonding with the amount of time we are spending together in practice,” junior
Emalee Williams said. “Our team chemistry is absolutely great and I am really looking forward to see how well we play in our first actual game.” Along with the intense practice hours, the team can look for senior leadership from Molli Price, Kim Sheehan, Sherrie Burns and Marissa Crowson. Rounding out the team are juniors Ashley O’Dell, Avery Walker, Maci Rich, Emalee Williams and Madison Waller and sophomores Brookelynn Barton, Ashley Ensley and Anne’ Wortham. Although this year’s team has many strengths, there are areas that need work, according to Harris. “Our greatest obstacle right now would have to be that we need to develop our depth and be consistently successful with our outside shooting skills,” Harris said. Hopefully the girls will continue to have success this year as they look to win their first game and continue to build on last year’s performance.
Outlaws The Marlow Outlaw boys basketball team will also begin their season on the 22nd with a home game against the
Comanche Indians. Head coach John Garrett is looking forward to the game and the upcoming season with great expectations. “I am very excited about the potential that is being shown by our team at this point,” Garrett said. “We have some younger players that can contribute and many older leaders to show them the way.” Garrett said that fans can expect all 18 boys to bring speed, athleticism and heart to the court. Senior Jeff Adams said that he is optimistic about the team’s ability to work together and start this season out with a win. “I am hoping that this year will be better than the previous years have been,” Adams said. “I know the whole team will give it their all in our first game and show those Indians what the Outlaws are made of.” Garrett said that this year’s biggest obstacle is how young the team is as a whole and that learning the essentials of the game is a key part of their success. “There is so much effort you have to put in the game of basketball. With every game you play, you have to change your plan and style,” Garrett said.
StuCo attends state By Codi Young and Karsen Baker MHS exPRESS writers
Twenty-five Marlow delegates attended the annual OASC Student Council State Convention at Skiatook High School on Saturday, November 5-7. The theme for this year was “Imaginative” highlighting Oklahoma’s rich Native American culture. Delegates were encouraged to be imaginative and unlock their leadership potential. “Skiatook Student Council did a good job of combining their unique Native
American theme with a continuous challenge for delegates to become more confident and creative leaders,” adviser Ann Field said. The Marlow delegation’s goal for this trip was not only to better themselves, but to bring home new ideas to better the school and community. “I was really inspired by our motivational speaker, Ted Weise, who said ‘having a positive attitude will help you thrive and succeed in everyday life.’ By taking his advice, I believe this will better our community if we all have positive attitudes,” said senior Karisa Cooper.
On Sunday, student delegates participated in a service learning activity entitled Project iCare. During Project iCare the student delegates were paired with a child from the Department of Human Services Foster Care (DHS) and were transported to the Tulsa Zoo. “This was my favorite part of this weekend because this is not something that I get to do on a daily basis,” said sophomore Gerald McCullers. “Hanging out with a child and getting to bond with them was an amazing experience that not only influenced me but my entire council.”
Student of the Week
Melton is Potter fan By Tyler Hall
MHS exPRESS writer The Harry Potter series is popular worldwide; however, it’s biggest fan can be found right here in Marlow, Oklahoma. Senior Kerry Melton has been a fan of these books since she was a child, even claiming to have finished the first three of these immensely sized books before finishing second grade. “I remember always wanting to watch the movies, but I wasn’t allowed to until I read the books,” Melton said. “Once I started the first book, I was hooked.” Melton even dresses up as a different Harry Potter character each Halloween. Her personal favorite costume was Ginny Weasley. “I feel like I can relate to her,” Melton said. “She starts off as the quiet, shy girl but by the end of the series, she
comes out of her shell and becomes a successful person with great friends.” Melton’s obsession for Harry Potter has gained her the nickname Kerry Potter, which she says she loves. “I started calling her that in eighth grade, thinking I
KERRY MELTON
was being clever, and then it just sort of caught on,” fellow senior Karisa Cooper said. “Now everyone knows her by that name.” Even Melton’s family can testify to her obsession. “I am pretty sure we
watch at least one Harry Potter movie a day,” Kerry’s brother, freshman Brady Melton, said. “She never gets tired of those movies, even though she has seen them so many times that I bet she can quote them word for word.” This series is more to Melton than just something fun to watch or read. She claims that it has taught her valuable life lessons. “It has taught me to take the good with the bad and to fight through whatever obstacles may come my way in my day-to-day life,” Melton said. Kerry, who represented MHS this week at the Lions Club as the Student of the Week, hopes to pursue a career in forensic science at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Mark and Katie Melton and the sister of Brady Melton.
ONE-ON-ONE. Senior Hunter McClure goes up for a shot as sophomore Syd Humes defends the play. The Outlaws will host the Comanche Indians on Tuesday.
Although the Outlaws will be facing a tough schedule, they are ready to start playing and get the season underway. “Our upcoming season looks really good from how we are practicing now,” sophomore Kirby Neufeld said. “We are really looking forward to starting off this season right and making every game count.” Making every game count
holds true in basketball, not only in the pursuit of a championship but also in the learning experience. The 2011 Outlaw roster includes seniors Jeff Adams, Jon Anderson, Gates Lyle, Hunter McClure, Levi Orton and Alfredo Suarez; juniors Dominic Brisco, Wakley Bergner, Rylan Gingery, Jackson Huddleston; and sophomores Justin Brown,
Wesley Coast, Trey Coffman, Mitchell Hays, Syd Humes, Mike McGrew and Kirby Neufeld. “Our team chemistry is really good because we have a great mixture of all the classes and good senior leadership,” sophomore Trey Coffman said. The boys’ game will follow the girls’ game set to tipoff at
EDITORIAL
Voting is a privilege PRESS View: Eligible citizens should register and vote. On Veteran’s Day, Chief Master Sgt. Patrick L. Acheson, urged students to be a patriot and exercise their rights as United States citizens—one of these rights: voting. Although the next presidential election is still almost a year away, candidates have been campaigning for some time now, but are Americans listening? Will the 2012 general election continue the common trend of voter apathy? If the statistics hold true, only 12.1% of Oklahoma will vote for the nation’s next commander-in-chief. This voter apathy seems to be happening at Marlow High School also. Out of the 23 seniors who of voting age, only four are registered to vote. All of these students were influenced by their parents, who have ties to education, to vote. They cast their first ballots for the school bond issue last September. Students need to understand the issues that are currently being addressed, take a side and voice their opinions. The rising cost of a college education, the economy and the unemployment rate are all issues that will affect the future of this country. The unemployment rate for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is currently around 50%. Voting is a privilege that many countries do not have. Therefore, this country’s youth, including Marlow students, need to exercise their right to vote. Being an American citizen has responsibilities, and voting is just one of them. That brings back the question: will voter apathy continue to be the norm? As of now, the answer to this question is yes. If we do not exercise our right as citizens, the voter turnout will continue to decline, and people will not be happy about new laws, regulations and officials elected by others. Only a small percentage of the population will make decisions that affect everyone. We must use our voting right to better the future of our country. PRESS View is the majority opinion of the exPRESS’s eight-member staff
Senior ad sales continue Senior recognition ad space in the yearbook is still available on a first come, first serve basis. Payment is required to reserve space. For more information, contact Beverly Cramton in Room 106. The yearbook staff is also requesting old photos of seniors from middle school, elementary school or pre-school years. They will be used for the Remember When/Now and Then pages in the yearbook.
MHS exPRESS STAFF Editor-in-Chief Haleigh Hines Assistant Editor Rayne Grandy Layout Editor Tyler Hall
Feature Editor Haley Travis Sports Editor Codi Young Karsen Baker News Editor Tori Hack Layout Assistant Cara Williams
Columnist Tori Hack Head Photographer Cara Williams Staff Photographers Codi Young Karsen Baker Adviser Sharon Bullard
