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By: Ashley Dugger

An issue that circulates amongst the girls at Calvary every winter is the topic of wearing sweatpants underneath school skirts. It is understandable why the rule is present about no sweatpants under skirts for the mere reason of looks. If you think about, it does look “tacky” because, let’s face it, not many things match the skirts. But there comes a point when an issue of health comes into play. I personally have gotten sick before for wearing a skirt outside for no more than 30 seconds. It seems ridiculous, but it’s true. I think that when the temperature is under 32 degrees girls should be allowed to where sweatpants underneath their skirt. Now, this is a bearable temperature but when the wind chill is in single digits, it is too cold to be outside with bear legs. I understand why the rule is there, but there comes a point when someone asks what is best for the health of the students. Although this isn’t the most pressing issue, I know, for certain, faculty has been presented with this idea for many years, and many more years to come.

Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:29 AM by The Editor

Winter

By: Maddie Moss

So we all know that this winter is going to be a tough one. Three snow days in one week, and the homework really starts to pile on. I find myself procrastinating, and then staying up till midnight or one in the morning, trying to finish something that should have been done a long time ago. All I can think about is how much I just want to go to bed, and the finished result of my homework usually ends up being a quarter true, a quarter unintelligible, and half made up. Everyone knows the verse 1 Corinthians 10:31, which says “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” However, that verse is usually the last thing I’m thinking about when I’m trying to do mountains of impossible Biology and Algebra homework. But the guilt finally got to me, and I made a promise to myself to try to the best of my ability to keep up with my homework and extra-curricular activities. A few days ago, I discovered a miraculous little book called a planner. To my immense surprise, it can be an extremely beneficial tool to those of us, who like me, often get into the car without their shoes on, repeatedly forget to bring our books to class, or happen to forget the combination to their locker halfway through the school year. My advice to you today is to simply take a little bit of extra time, organize your assignments, and prioritize. Hopefully, the extra effort will help in college…If not, well hey, at least you learned a useful skill.

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:24 AM by The Editor

Principal Says Goodbye

By Ashley Dugger

As time passes by, teachers will come and go. It is always hard to see a beloved teacher and principal of ten years leave the Calvary family.

In 1999, Mrs. Taylor started at Calvary teaching the first grade. Recently, she stated that her first year of teaching was one of her “biggest challenges.” She also stated, “I had a lot to learn. Fortunately, I had a lot of great kids in my first class.” Those kids are now juniors and although some have chosen different paths, some still remain in the Calvary family. Some of those students include Tucker Glass, Ashley Dugger, Jordan Bamforth, Ashley Francis, Shane Reuscher, Jacqueline McWhorter, Amie Roaden, Darin Bray, and Jamie Caudill.

That wasn’t the only challenge she faced here at Calvary though. In 2005, Mrs. Taylor accepted the position of elementary principal. She described her feelings as “nervous and excited. I had a lot to learn but there were many people around me willing to help and guide me when I needed it. Of course, my greatest support was the Lord.” Since then, Mrs. Taylor has done an excellent job of working with the kids who will soon walk the middle and high school halls.

Along with ten great years at Calvary come a great number of memories. One that she mentioned was Spirit Week every February. She says, “I like to dress up just as much as the kids. Pretending to be “Dorothy” from the Wizard of Oz during the lip sync contest last year was really fun!” Calvary will always have a Spirit Week, but they will not always have Mrs. Taylor to celebrate it with. She has described her Calvary experience as wonderful. She works with terrific people and she loves working with the kids.

Now, Mrs. Taylor opens a new chapter in her life. Moving to northern Ohio, Mrs. Taylor and her family intend to move after this school year. Although it may not affect her older sons, Drew and Derek who have graduated from Calvary, it will definitely affect her son Dane who is currently a sophomore at Calvary. Mrs. Taylor’s feelings about the move are mixed. She says, “On the one hand, I am excited for my husband and thankful he has a job. Also, I am the type of person who likes change so I view it as sort of an adventure. On the other hand, I am very sad to leave Calvary Christian School, Calvary Baptist Church, and the many friends I have made while living in Kentucky. Also, I will be leaving my two oldest boys in Kentucky. It is hard to move away from them.”

Ten years from when Mrs. Taylor first began, she is leaving the school in which she has taught and led for so long. When asked how Calvary has affected her life, she said this: “I will never be the same. I have grown so much both professionally and personally. I have been forever touched by the CCS family.” Thank you, Mrs. Taylor, for ten great years with the CCS family.

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:48 AM by Jonathan Schmid

The Music Man: What it is and Why You Should Participate

By Maddie Moss

The school play causes two basic reactions within the student body. You are either excited and want to have an active part in the production, or you run screaming in the other direction. If you are of the second type, you are missing out on a lot of fun. This year’s play is The Music Man, and Mr. and Mrs. Moss are very excited to be working on this project with the students and to help open them up to the performing arts. But what is the Music Man? Half of you have probably never even heard of this show.

“The Music Man is about a traveling salesman who cons the town in to thinking he is a music teacher so they will buy the instruments he is selling,” Mrs. Moss explains. “He unexpectedly falls in love with the town librarian, and it is so funny because he has to go to all these measures to ensure that his secret stays a secret.”

Many of you are probably still very skeptical about why you should do the play, but Mr. Moss has many reasons as to why it could be extremely beneficial for you in the future.

“The performing arts are a very good way to help build confidence and poise, and communications. Colleges take notice when you participate in activities such as the play, because they are always looking for students who possess those characteristics, and who have participated in different activities. It is also just a lot of fun, and a memorable experience. I think the most important part though, is being able to put something together as a team and be proud of the result.”

Students are also deeply involved in the many different aspects of amusical production. There are options for those who wish to work on the stage crew, makeup crew, or with the lighting and set design. There are also assistant directors who help the directors make important decisions pertinent to sound, lighting, set placement and set design.

Starting in January, Mrs. Moss will be coming two to three times a week to begin working with students on the songs and choreography.

But to those who do not want to be in the play at all, be on the look out for Mrs. Moss. She will be scanning the hallways “grabbing people by the ear” as she puts it, to be ensemble parts.

I highly recommend participation in the school play. Working on Fiddler on the Roof was one of the highlights of my entire year last year. The play is a great opportunity to learn new skills and abilities, as well as have a memorable, fun experience with your friends.

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:43 AM by Jonathan Schmid

Shout Out!

To all readers! The newspaper staff has had an idea of changing the name of The School Paper. If you have interesting ideas for a name for the paper, please submit your idea on paper to Mrs. Krumpelman.

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:46 AM by Jonathan Schmid

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Chaplain's Charge

“Grace, Grace, God’s Grace”

By Andrew Deihl

There is an old hymn that says, “Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt.” The hymn is entitled “Grace Greater than Our Sin,” meaning that the grace we as Christians receive from God is far beyond what we could ever sin. When we sin and ask for forgiveness the grace that comes from God is so abundantly overwhelming that if we will allow him to, God with His grace will cover all the guilt we have. Romans 5:20 “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But, where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” It is in this grace where we find the unending love of God. I would challenge each of us as we enter this Christmas season to examine our hearts and to choose to forgive someone we hold a grudge against. Who are we to think that we, as sinners, can hold a grudge against another sinner when a Holy God has forgiven us? It is hard, but when we forgive someone else we are then filled with an unspeakable joy and are able to live the abundant life Christ showed us how to live. John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:34 AM by Jonathan Schmid

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Creative Writing

Heaven Divine

By Nathan Garbig

Slowly, quietly, and softly still

Clouds begin their heavenly spill.

As powder white falls from above,

Like downy of the purest doves.

It falls with the Good Lord's slightest ease,

Like the downward glide of autumn leaves

And dips and swirls in the whispering wind,

'Til it reaches the home of earthly sin.

It buries every blemish, blankets every flaw,

Piles upon branches with sparkling winter's awe.

Quilting every barren tree, nestling every pine,

Burying each imperfect thing, 'til earth is as heaven divine

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:39 AM by The Editor

Land of the Free

Land of the Free?

By Nathan Garbig

Living in the land of the majestic purple mount,

The land of white crosses, far too many to count,

The land of the glorious amber grain and rye

Where the innocent unborn cannot live before they die.

So is this country the land of the free?

Like the patriotic old hymn said it would be,

The blood of innocence is spilt on our hands
To meet the needs of America's selfish demands.

The home of the brave, oh! that's no doubt

From sea to shining sea, bravery soars all about.

As the land of the free is extinguished from sight,

Remember the innocence by the crosses of white.

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:37 AM by The Editor

My Prayer

By Nathan Garbig

Oh my God! I wish to have

All the pleasures of life!

But Lord take my want away

'Cause my temptation allures the strife!

And Lord I pray that all my sins

Would be thrown into the deepest sea,

And Lord, I thank you for Your Blood

For in order of salvation, Your Blood is the key!

And I pray that I would willfully partake

Of Your Daily Bread and be filled,

But still starve for hunger each day of life

So that Your will for my life may be fulfilled.

So, I pray I would draw near to You

In the good times, and the bad,

Lord I thank You for my life on earth,

For this is the day, and I will be glad!

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:40 AM by Jonathan Schmid

Christmas Time

By Josh Pope

Its Christmas Time at Calvary Christian, the bulbs they are a hangin'
Our Choir-class hall is filled with Christmas Singin'
On all the trees lights hang as fruit on the vine
Christmas time at Calvary Christian is a time I can call mine
Soon the halls will be vacant; of students we will have a dearth
At home is where we'll spend out time, our laughter and our mirth
But in this moment I will have a Christmas at the school
And he who enjoys this time is by no means a fool.

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:40 AM by Jonathan Schmid

Prairie Waves

By Nathan Garbig

A tranquil ocean of blue by day

Marked by caps of the purest gray.

The dome of heaven in the night

Arrives at the burst of orange twilight.

An endless view from the naked eye

Of the golden wheat and auburn rye.

The wind catch the wheat, ear by ear

And swoops the amber waves, without care.

The mesa shore receives the wild tide

With her graceful arms outstretched wide.

In autumn sun, the waves grow tall

Yet growth ending, with Harvest Time’s call.

The gold ocean gone, and soon enough

Without the sky, the plains look rough,

And shortly ole’ Mother Nature longs

For the prairie to sing her mermaid song!

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:39 AM by Jonathan Schmid

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Student Spotlight

Maddy Shea Combs Maddy is a sixth grader in Mr. Dunlap's class. She attends Calvary Baptist Church with her family. Maddy has one older sister, Kalli Schworer who is a junior at ...
Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:52 AM by The Editor
Kate Parker Kate Parker is a senior in Mr. Heyob's homeroom class. Kate is 18 years old and two older sisters, Beth and April. Her parents are Rick and Kathie. She ...
Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:50 AM by The Editor
Allie Meyers Favorite Food: EVERYTHING Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Sport: Skiing Favorite Sports Team: Packers Favorite School Subject: History Hot or Cold? cold Surf or Ski? ski A lifetime supply of?... clothes ...
Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:47 AM by The Editor

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Fun & Games

Sudoku

Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:55 AM by The Editor
Riddles

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:44 AM by The Editor
Mad Gabs

1.Play sure adhere

2. Hit Snotty fin Close

3. Freez ham pulse

4. Police Bees Eerie Us

5. May Kick Wick

6. Kenya Ear Mean How?

7. You Shore New Dull

8. Lettuce Spray

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:43 AM by The Editor
Sudoku

Complete the gird so that every row, column and 3x3 Box contain every letter in the phrase JACK FROST !

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:41 AM by The Editor
Brain Teasers

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:45 AM by Jonathan Schmid

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Athletics

Basketball

Boys:

Jan 9, 10 Scott home 43 - 61 (L)

Jan 11, 10 Bellevue home 48 - 54 (L)

Jan 12, 10 St. Patrick home 56 - 69 (L)

Jan 14, 10 Villa Madonna home 38 - 54 (L)

Jan 16, 10 Pendleton County away 33 - 58 (L)

Jan 21, 10 Nicholas County at Paris 52 - 62 (L) 10th Region All “A” Classic

Jan 25, 10 Ludlow home 68 - 50 (W)

Jan 29, 10 Beechwood away 39 - 62 (L)

Jan 30, 10 Silver Grove away 55 - 49 (W)

Feb 2, 10 Heritage Academy away 47 - 44 (W)

Feb 12, 10 Silver Grove home 66 - 37 (W)

Feb 13, 10 Grove City Christian, OH home 57 - 43 (W)

Feb 18, 10 Bracken County away 67 - 70 (L) no overtime

Feb 19, 10 Villa Madonna

away 67 - 52 (W)

Feb 20, 10 Dayton home 40 - 46 (L)

Districts

The Boys played very well against Silver Grove on Tuesday. They had a strong first half and an even stronger second half. The kept the lead on the Trains for the entire game and ended up victorious with a win over the Trains 57-39.

Last night February 25^th was the basketball boy’s last game of the year. It was a good game between Bishop Brossart and our boys. It was also a sad game because we lost. Last night was really sad because it was the senior’s last game ever. They played strong though.

Girls:

Jan 5, 10 Dayton home 36 - 52 (L)

Jan 8, 10 Silver Grove home 51 - 32 (W)

Jan 9, 10 Bishop Brossart away 28 - 48 (L)

Jan 14, 10 Bracken County away 25 - 59 (L) 10th Region All “A” Classic

Jan 16, 10 Pendleton County away 46 - 59 (L)

Jan 22, 10 Villa Madonna away 28 - 57 (L) no

Jan 23, 10 Beechwood home 43 - 54 (L)

Jan 26, 10 Ludlow away 56 - 44 (W)

Jan 28, 10 Williamstown away 39 - 50 (L) no

Jan 29, 10 Cooper home 45 - 70 (L) no

Feb 8, 10 Dayton away 51 - 47 (W) no

Feb 12, 10 Silver Grove away 49 - 43 (W) no (overtime)

Feb 18, 10 Villa Madonna home 33 - 67 (L) no

Feb 20, 10 Bellevue home 47 - 55 (L) no

Districts:

The Lady Cougars played well against the Lady Trains. They kept a good steady pace and came out with a win. They dominated the Trains with a 49-33 win.

The Varsity Girls basketball team played a hard fought game against our school’s rival Scott. The cougars played hard, but unfortunately came up short.

Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:40 AM by The Editor

Swimming

By: Kirsten Larson

Calvary’s swim season officially began when the team attended their first meet of the season at Scott: Ready or Not Relays. This all relay meet was held on November 18, 2009. With almost half of the swimmers being new to the team, this was an excellent opportunity for them to experience what a high school meet was like. “Swimming is an exciting sport at whatever level you are competing on,” says Coach Patty Larson. “As a coach, it is thrilling to see one of your top swimmers win an individual event overall, but it is just as exciting to see a new swimmer practice hard and develop their skills through the program, drop time and win their heat.”

The inaugural meet is always one filled with exciting memories and remarkable times. The Girls’ 200 Yard Medley Relay, consisting of Brittany Wilkinson, Kirsten Larson, Sam Hackman, and Jessica Theaderman, finished ninth out of twenty-five entries with a time of 2:20.53. The Girls' 200 Free Relay, which included Wilkinson, Theaderman, Duty, and Larson, placed eighth out of thirty teams. Their final time was a 2:05.96. In addition to these relays, the Girls 100 Free Relay, swam by Natalie Thomson, Hannah Hurdle, Brooke Duty, and Sam Hackman finished tenth with a time of 1:03.51. In addition to these relays, the 200 Medley Relay of Parker Brown, Nick Wolf, Robby Larson, and Nathan Garbig placed seventeenth. The Boys' 100 Free Relay concluded the meet and finished fifteenth. Robby Larson, Cody Howard, Nick Wolf, and Jonathan Howell's final time was a 1:12.17. In the end, these swimmers brought in a total of fifty-eight points. Great job, Cougars!

On December 7th, our middle schoolers had a chance to represent Calvary at the Dixie/SK Middle School Meet, held at Scott. The events were swam “mixed”, which is unusual to the common separation of girls and boys. In the 100 Breast, Robby Larson placed first with a time of 1:13.78. Close behind were Nick Wolf and Brooke Duty, who placed eighth and ninth, respectively. In the 50 Free, Duty scored seventh with a time of 34.73. Following that was the 100 Back, where Natalie Thomson placed second. Her time was 1:21.02. The 50 Back was an exciting event as well. Natalie Thomson won with a time of 39.29, followed by teammates Sophia Bottoms and Cody Howard, who placed eleventh and twelfth. The final event was the 50 Breast, where Robby Larson won with a time of 34.58. Nick Wolf ended up placing third, and Cody Howard placed 12th. Our Cougars finished fifth out of nine teams, earning one hundred fifteen points!

Most recently, the team competed in the Dixie/SK Sprint Invitational on December 20th, which was also held at Scott. Fifteen schools from Northern Kentucky participated, including Calvary. The top twelve finishers were scored. The meet was initiated with the Girls’ 200 Medley Relay, which placed eighth. __, __, __, and __ finished with a time of _____. In the 50 Free, Kirsten Larson placed second with a time of 26.40. Brittany Wilkinson’s time of 1:19.42 in the 100 Back placed her twelfth in that event. Shortly after, Robby Larson went a 1:11.36 in the same event, where he placed seventh. He finished second in the 50 Breast, finishing with a time of 33.89. In the Girls' 100 Free, Kirsten Larson's time of 57.83 placed her second. Wrapping up the meet was the Girl's 200 Free Relay, consisting of __, __, __, and __. These girls placed tenth with their time of 2:07.91. Both our girls’ and boys’ team earned seventy-one points total.

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:27 AM by The Editor

Sports Desk

The Varsity boys played Dayton on January 4. They played hard and gave it their best but unfortunately lost. Chase Vandermeer and Pierce Kohls were the point leaders. Final score 46-65

January 9- Calvary Cougars played a difficult game against rival Scott High School. They put up a good fight against the Eagles, but ended in a loss. The final score was 43-61.

January 11- The Cougars had a home game against Bellevue. The point leaders for Calvary were Chase Vandermeer and Pierce Kohls.

January 12- The varsity boys played St Patrick from Maysville. The Cougars kept an even game for the first half, but sadly resulting in a loss. The Cougars gave a great effort during the game.

January 5- The Girls Varsity played a hard game at Dayton. They gave a great effort, but came up short in the

end with the final score being 36-52.

January 8- The Lady Cougars played Silver Grove at home and played a great game. They dominated the Lady Trains with a 51-32 victory.

January 9- The Varsity girls played at Bishop Brossart. The played hard and fought well during the game. Unfortunately Bishop Brossart had the upper hand in the end with a win.

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:26 AM by The Editor

Sports Desk

By Chris Looy

Girls Basketball

The varsity squad opened up its season losing 74-28, but there were some bright spots in the game when they played against Ludlow. Junior guard Sara Brown scored a team high 13 points and 7^th grade guard Dayne Merkley scored her first career varsity points.

The girl’s varsity team played their second straight home game, but came up just short losing to Ludlow 49-41. The girls played very good defense and were hanging with Ludlow throughout the game. Junior guard Sara Brown led all scorers with 12 points. Calvary was also led by freshman center Zania Caudill who scored 11 points and senior guard Catherine Ross pitched in with 10 points.

Boys Basketball

The boy’s varsity team opened up their season with an impressive victory defeating Augusta 70-57 on the road. Senior guard Pierce Kohls led the way for Calvary scoring 28 points and senior forward Chase VanderMeer also contributed with 22 points.

Campbell County was up next for this boy’s team and they knew going into the game that it was going to be tough to pull out a victory, especially on the road. The Cougars could not get their offense going which resulted in their first loss of the season. Senior forward Caleb Bamforth scored a team high 11 points and senior guard Pierce Kohls added 10 points for Calvary.

The Cougars played their third straight road game, defeating Ludlow 62-45. Calvary took control for most of the game which resulted in a bounce back win from losing to Campbell County. Senior guard Pierce Kohls continued his impressive season scoring 24 points and senior forward Chase VanderMeer added 19 points for the Cougars as well.

The Calvary boy’s basketball team improved their record to 3-1 after defeating Heritage Academy 66-57 in a close game. The Cougars were led by senior forward Chase VanderMeer, who scored a career-high 31 points and also grabbed 10 rebounds. Senior guard Pierce Kohls also had a big night as well with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:41 AM by Jonathan Schmid

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Thoughts from the Editor

Adventure

By: Aaron Hatfield

Two Fridays ago was a cold and long day. The after noon was, at least, because I had to go to the Hamilton Juvenile Court to pay a ticket.

My dad and I arrived at 800 Broadway Street and when we got out of the car we got blasted with an icy torrent of wind. We were getting ready to pay the attendant, when my father needed ten bucks to pay. I paid the ten dollars and then realized that I was short on money for the ticket. So, off we went to find an ATM machine.

We did not even walk a block before we saw an old looking ATM. When we got closer to it we realized that the ATM was broken. So, once again we continued our journey to find another ATM. We scowered the alleys and street looking for an ATM for almost half an hour. Finally, after a long trek through the metal and cement jungle of Cincinnati, we made it to the Chiquita building. It was oddly quiet in the building for being in downtown Cincinnati in my opinion. At last, we found an ATM.

We were both kind of hungry from our long journey and we searched for an eatery. That is when my dad saw a Greek restaurant on the sky walk. The food was delicious.

I can honestly say I was surprised at how good Greek food was. Sadly however, we could not stay very long. In great haste, we began the long trek back to the monster of a building known as the Court House.

In my opinion, the building looks somewhat evil. It has gothic pictures all over the front and itt has Gothic architecture all through out the foyer. The place also looks like a doctors office. So walking in, the whole aura of the place was unfriendly. When we walked in we waited for about 20 minutes and then the “trial” was maybe five minutes long They gave me the amount I needed to pay for the ticket and I went and redeemed myself. All I can say about getting a ticket is: Lesson Learned.

Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:33 AM by The Editor

Idol

By: Aaron Hatfield

American Idol Has started once again. In my opinion, they are in the best leg of the season. My favorite part of the show is watching the auditions. Currently, the Idol judges are in Boston. I think it is hilarious to see people try and sing who honestly just cannot sing at all. At the same time, however, I have just a tiny bit of pity for the ones who go home or mess up. Sometimes I have pity for the contestants who just do a brilliant job at making themselves look very odd on the show. The majority of the time I just end up laughing though at the numerous dances and odd singing voices.

I don’t watch American Idol, but my favorite judge is Simon Cowell. This might sound terrible, but his harshness is extremely funny to me at times. However, some of the things he says to people leaves me thinking of how he needs to “lighten up” on people. Even though he can be harsh and mean, I have to give him some credit. Out of all the judges, he is the only one who started out doing these type of jobs. He has launched numerous singers out into the national and international spotlight. I think he is the best judge. To me, he makes the show worth watching.

Posted Jan 19, 2010 7:25 AM by The Editor

Holiday Rush

I find the Holiday Season very funny at times. Often , people amaze me with their actions.

I was out shopping for a board game the other day, and behind a lady at the register. She was obviously buying gifts for her children, but the thing that got me was how incredibly snappy and up tight she was with the cashier. I am assuming that she was just so overcome with the Christmas spirit that she forgot how to be polite.

The lady was tapping her foot incessantly. Then at the same time, she was knocking her keys against the checkout counter. Apparently, the cashier was not working up to par according to this woman. Once finished, the lady tossed her money to the cashier and stormed off with a snort….an actual snort! After the woman’s tantrum, the cashier stared at her as she left. It was one of those incidents where you are left thinking to yourself, “did that really happen?”

To put a Christian twist to the story, just remember that people watch and notice how you act. We can be examples whether we realize it or not. Christians are to be different. During this season believers should focus on setting a Christ- like example.

There is a lesson that I learned from this odd disgruntled customer at the store. I learned not to take stress out on the cashier or any other worker. They are just doing their jobs. So to relieve your stress, you can ask Santa for one of those squeaky stress relief toys.

In all seriousness, remember the real reason behind Christmas and remember to spread a little Christmas cheer.

- Aaron Hatfield

Posted Dec 14, 2009 8:32 AM by Jonathan Schmid

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Mystery Person

By Jamie Caudill and Patrick Gautraud

favorite superhero?

Mystery Person : Batman.

Jamie and Patrick: Why?

Mystery Person: Because Batman does all the cool stuff Superman does without the special powers. He has a utility belt.

Jamie and Patrick: True, he’s very smart.

Jamie and Patrick: If you could be anywhere where would you be? Like right now.

Mystery Person: Bora Bora.

Jamie and Patrick: Why?

Mystery Person: Because it’s warm AND I still have my pajamas on.

Jamie and Patrick: Where is that?

Mystery Person: It’s South and East of Hawaii, in the middle of the ocean…

Jamie and Patrick: Which do you think is better, Russian or Italian mafia?

Mystery Person: I’m really not into the whole mob thing...

Jamie and Patrick: Well if you have a different one in mind you can pick that one too.

Mystery Person: Italian.

Jamie and Patrick: Why Italian?

Mystery Person: Because they’ve been doing it for so long, they’re so good at it.

Jamie and Patrick: Good reasoning…

Jamie and Patrick: What’s your opinion on argyle?

Mystery Person: On argyle? On me, no. On other people, it looks great. Patrick for example, looks really good in argyle.

Jamie and Patrick: Haha, so does my brother…

Mystery Person: I can see you in an argyle sweater.

Jamie and Patrick: What do you think about sweater vests?

Mystery Person: Sweater vests, again, not me. On others they look great.

Jamie and Patrick: So an argyle sweater vest would be AMAZING on somebody else?

Mystery Person: Hahaha, I guess so…

Jamie and Patrick: So what’s your favorite color?

Mystery Person: My favorite color? Pink?

Jamie and Patrick: You sound very decisive on that…

Mystery Person: I don’t have a favorite color really, I wear a lot of blue but they tell me I look good in pink…

Jamie and Patrick: Okay, so what’s your favorite number?

Mystery Person: My favorite number would be 17.

Jamie and Patrick: Why?

Mystery Person: I don’t know, just because I like the way it sounds.

Jamie and Patrick: Do you have a favorite letter?

Mystery Person: A favorite letter, no, not really. Except in French, then it would be “w” because it sounds funny in French.

Jamie and Patrick: What does it sound like?

Mystery Person: (some French that ended up sounding like “doo-blue-vay”). Doesn’t sound like “w” at all does it?

Jamie and Patrick: Haha, no, it doesn’t…

Jamie and Patrick: Do you like Mystery Interviews?

Mystery Person: Mystery interviews? I love mystery interviews!

Jamie and Patrick: What’s your favorite part of a parfait?

Mystery Person: My favorite part of a parfait would have to be the cherry on top.

Jamie and Patrick: Interesting… I didn’t know they made parfaits with cherries on top…

Jamie and Patrick: What’s your favorite brand of water?

Mystery Person: My favorite brand of water… I like FIJI water, the square bottle one.

Jamie and Patrick: So do you prefer bottle or tap?

Mystery Person: Umm, it depends. If I’m out some place I’d rather it be bottled water, if I’m at home I’m OK with tap water.

Jamie and Patrick: Do you think different brands taste different?

Mystery Person: Some do… Some taste gross…

Jamie and Patrick: Haha, It’s true, it’s hard to believe.

Mystery Person: It is, it’s water.

Jamie and Patrick: What’s your favorite coin?

Mystery Person: Favorite coin… Hmmm quarters, well quarters and dollars. Dollar coins, they’re worth the most.

Jamie and Patrick: OK last question! Do you like to talk on the phone?

Mystery Person: I love to talk on the phone… I don’t like to text though.

Jamie and Patrick: Agreed…

Posted Feb 26, 2010 8:35 AM by The Editor

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