Top Ten TV Shows of All Time

Staff Reporter Ariana Delong

1. The Simpsons
2. The Sopranos
3. The Wire
4. Cheers
5. Breaking Bad
6. Mad Men
7. Seinfeld
8. I Love Lucy
9. Deadwood
10. All in the Family

A Girl Goes Missing From Indy

Staff Reporter Alex Batchelor

Keirra Farmer was last seen on May 14th in Indianapolis. She disappeared on Mother’s Day, and police don’t believe she is in danger. She is 14 years old, 5 feet tall, weighs 125 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes. She is believed to be with her boyfriend, Landon, in a stolen car from Morgan County. Police believe Landon and Keirra are headed towards Parker City. Authorities in Parker City have been notified to be on the look out for the pair. If anyone has any information, they are to contact the IMPD Southwest District at (317) 327-6160 or you can contact CFSI at (512) 537-6603. Her family and friends are very worried and want her home.

Jordan Kistler Signing

Staff Reporter Cassidy Lawrence

Jordan Kistler signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Olney Central College in Illinois. He plans on playing outfield for the team. Jordan chose Olney because he enjoyed the campus, and they offer an engineering degree. Jordan is very excited to further his education at Olney Central College.

Staff Interview: Mr. Cassida

Which Star Wars is Your Favorite?         Staff Reporter Courtney Palmer

"Tough call, I'm gonna go with... Return of the Jedi," Mr. Cassida replied to the question of Which Star Wars is your favorite? "Why is that episode so much better than all the others?" I inquired.

"The change in scenery, when they're on the desert planet goes from one motif to another on a lush green planet, plus you can never go wrong with lots of Boba Fett," he stated.

¨Why do you think it's better than Force Awakens or Rogue One?"

"The new ones are enjoyable, just the ones from the 70's and the 80's remind me of a younger me; there was nothing like that out before."

Mango Protein Smoothie

Staff Reporter Taylor Moore

Ingredients

    1 Cup Chopped Mango

    ½ Cup Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt

    ½ Cup Almond Milk

    ½ Cup Ice

    1 Scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

    1 Teaspoon Honey

Directions

    Blend mango, yogurt, almond milk, ice, protein powder, and honey together in a blender until smooth.

   

Top Ten Trip Review

Staff Reporter Becca Matias

The Top Ten (actually twelve) spent three days in Cincinnati, Ohio. We went to the Newport aquarium to pet penguins, and escaped from both the Sherlock Holmes and Prison Break escape rooms. The next day we spent the morning at the Cincinnati Zoo before spending the rest of the afternoon at Great Wolf Lodge. On our final day we spent at Kings Island before leaving out of sheer exhaustion. I would give this trip a 9/10 because nothing is perfect, but it was pretty great. I would definitely recommend to any underclassman who is not currently in the top ten to get in there because the Top Ten trip is guaranteed to be amazing.

Monrovia Track Senior Night 2017

Staff Reporter Courtney Palmer

    The senior night for boys and girls track 2017 was a success. After 4 years of blood, sweat, and tears, the girls team congratulated and said goodbye to 8 seniors. Coach Cassida was pleased but not satisfied with the season. After overcoming what was said to be a building block year for the team, the girls team ended their regular season with a winning record of 9-3. The boys finished undefeated, having a tremendous year. Having been a part of the girls team, I can certainly say it has been a wild and painful ride, both physically and emotionally. If there is one thing I can say for a review about girls track & field, it's that although the sport is challenging, it is by far the most rewarding. I will definitely miss the sport as well as the team, and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors.

An Interview with the Great Bre Tharp, Student Athlete

Staff Reporter Becca Matias

What is your favorite color?

Crimson and Cream

What college are you going to?

Indiana University, Bloomington, the real one

SO, do you like school?

It’s alright sometimes.

What sports do you play?

Golf, Basketball and Track and FIeld

Are you going to play any sports in college?

I might do intramurals for fun because sports are supposed to be fun.

Are you ready to graduate?

YES!

What has been your favorite part about high school?

Making memories with my friends Becca and Alicia (ahh)

On a scale of 1 to 1, how hype are you for the Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert?

11

Zydeco’s Review

Staff Reporter Alex Batchelor

Zydeco’s is located in Mooresville at 11 E Main St. It has been proclaimed to be the Cajun embassy of Indiana by Chef Carter Hutchinson. Zydeco’s gives Hoosiers a great taste of Cajun like you’d get in New Orleans. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Saturday. They don’t take reservations or make deliveries, so it is first come, first served. Their most famous dish is jambalaya. My favorite dish there is the blackened catfish. You can order it with crawfish tails also. Meals range around $11-30.

Staff Interview: Mrs. York’s Top Ten Restaurants

Staff Reporter Leighann York

1. P.F. Chang's
2. Rathskeller
3. Claddagh
4. Stone Creek
5. Bru Burger
6. Capital Grill
7. Hard Rock Cafe
8. A1 Japanese Steak House
9. Scotty’s Brewhouse
10. Thai Orchid

Staff Interview with Mrs. Herr

Staff Reporter Kaeley Cunningham

Mrs. Herr’s top ten favorite restaurants to visit.

1. Cheesecake Factory
2. Le Peep
3. Starbucks
4. Panera Bread
5. Noodles N Company
6. Sals Pizzeria
7. Puccinis
8. California Pizza Kitchen
9. The Ram
10. Palomino    

 

Student Interview: Dalton Smith

Student Reporter Cordell McCloud

I asked Dalton Smith how his baseball season is going. "Our season is going good. We had a rough beginning, but we found our way.’’ They played Cascade for their senior night, and they won 4-3. I asked Dalton what he thinks about sectionals. “Our team has been practicing real hard, and hopefully we get the dub.’’

2 Ingredient White Chocolate Pretzels

Student Reporter Cordell McCloud

• 1 cup white chocolate melts
• 20 pretzels
• Line a tray with baking paper. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over a saucepan of simmering water or in the microwave.
• Place in a deep bowl and then just dip each pretzel in the chocolate so it comes up halfway. Set aside to cool on the tray and serve.

Staff Interview: Mr. Swafford

Staff Reporter Zach Cottrell

Zach Cottrell: Tell us about next year’s basketball team.

Mr. Swafford: We lost 7 great seniors, so we are going to depend on Chase McCloud, Max Newman, and Jaylen Sprague for their experience.  Plus we have some very capable players that will move up from the JV team.  This summer will be important for our team to work together and get used to having different roles and expectations.

Zach Cottrell: What are your expectations for next year?

Mr. Swafford: We are wanting to make big strides from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, with a sectional championship as our ultimate goal.

Zach Cottrell: What’s your plan for next year after losing 7 seniors?

Mr. Swafford: It’s definitely going to be tough to replace our seniors; they were a special group.  Hopefully, our younger players follow their lead and continue to buy in for the program and work hard to reach our team goals.

   

Zach Cottrell: What do you think the most important thing is to build off of last year’s success?

Mr. Swafford: We have to be consistent in every way possible, and we have to work very hard in the off season, understanding that nothing will be given and any success will have to earned!

Grilled Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream

Staff Reporter Amber Schalk

Ingredients

Lemon Cream:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Shortcake and Glaze:

• 16 large strawberries, from a 1-pound package, hulled
• 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 store-bought pound cake, sliced into 1/2-inch slices

Directions

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat

For the lemon cream: Beat the cream, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add the sour cream and then hand whisk until slightly more thickened. Place in a 1-gallon resealable bag, chill and set aside. This can be made ahead of time and kept well chilled until ready to use.

For the shortcake and glaze: Slide 4 strawberries onto each skewer. Mix together the sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Grill the cake slices using tongs until grill marks appear, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Follow by grilling the strawberries, flipping once, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes. Transfer the strawberries to a cutting board and slice in half. Coat the strawberries in the glaze or brush on.

Build the sandwiches by putting lemon cream on one side of the cake, followed by 4 strawberry halves. Add another layer of lemon cream and top with the remaining cake slice. 

New Firefighter Masks

Staff Reporter Dalton Smith

 Now Firefighters have the ability to use hands free thermal cameras. Scott Sight's new mask is game changing. The new mask are light weight have thermal cameras attached to the side and a see through screen on the front. The masks are only in the UK right now but are making there way to the USA.

Top 10 Subway Sandwiches

Staff Reporter Dalton Smith

 

1. Sweet Onion Chicken Teryaki

2. Meatball

3. Italian B.M.T

4. Pizza 

5. Spicy Italian

6. Oven Roasted Chicken Breast

7. Chicken and Bacon Ranch

8. Turkey Breast

9. Tuna

10. Cold Cut

Interview with Monrovia Alumna Erica Tharp

Staff Reporter Bre Tharp

1. What is your full name? Erica Lee Tharp
2. When did you graduate from Monrovia High School? 2015
3. What high school activities were you involved in? National Honor Society, Student Government, Basketball and Softball
4. What was your high school GPA? Above a 4.0 (I was the Valedictorian of the Class of 2015).
5. Did you receive any scholarships in high school? Academic and Athletic Scholarships to attend IUPUI
6. What college did you choose to attend? IUPUI
7. What are you planning to major in? Biology
8. What career do you plan to pursue? Optometrist
9. Are you involved in any activities at IUPUI? I am on the IUPUI Women’s Softball Team and a member of the Biology Club
10. What are some of your goals? I want to work in a private optometry practice and also go on mission trips overseas.
11. What is your favorite high school memory? Graduation
12. What was your favorite class at Monrovia? AP Calculus
13. Who was your favorite teacher at Monrovia? Mrs. Neibert, Mrs. Batka, Mr.Tronc, Mr. Reeder and Mrs. Dilley
14. Why do you like Monrovia? You get to know all of your classmates, and the teachers really care.
15. Any advice to an upcoming graduate? Don’t forget where you came from and the people that helped you get to where you are.

Varsity Baseball Senior Night

Staff Reporter Luke Smith

It was senior night last night for Monrovia Baseball game. That is always a good time to get you excited for a game, even better when they end with a win. The varsity Bulldogs defeated the Cascade Cadets 4-3. Aaron Cravens had the only home run of the night to help beat the Cadets. Kluemper and Wagner each hit the fence for doubles. The game came down to the very last inning as both teams went scoreless until the 7th. The Bulldog victory is partly thanks to Dawsyn on the clutch closeout.

Top Ten Reasons Students Drop out of High School

Staff Reporter Bre Tharp

1. Missed too many school days
2. Thought it would be easier to get GED
3. Was getting bad grades/ failing
4. Did not like school
5. Could not keep up with schoolwork
6. Could not get along with teachers
7. Was suspended
8. Got a job
9. Was pregnant
10. Did not feel safe

Mugg-N-Pye

Staff Reporter Luke Smith

    I was lucky enough to have the manager, Billy Romer, talk me into stopping by for a bite of pizza. I was not sure at first if I would like the pizza, but I figured I would give it a try. The pepperoni pizza I ordered took less than fifteen minutes, and I was ready to eat the perfectly melted cheese on the pizza. The crust was just crispy enough to be tasty but not enough to break your teeth. The pizza was just what my taste buds were looking for. I will be back again.

Top 10 Feel Good Foods

Staff Reporter Allen Balay

1.Pizza

2.Chocolate

3.Ice Cream

4.Mac & Cheese

5.Potato Chips

6.Hamburgers

7.Steak

8.Popcorn

9.Pasta

10.Mexican food

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 Review

Staff Reporter Kaeley Cunningham

Based off of the original movie Guardians of the Galaxy, leading through the first adventure of the crew as they fight off Ronan and all of his bad ideas.Vol.2 leads you through the next great adventure starring Peter Quill, baby Groot, Rocket, Drax, and Gamora. This new  movie is what you call pulling a wild card, filling you with laughter, a little bit of confusion, and even shock! The “family” must fight to keep themselves together by taking on the galaxy one mixtape at a time unraveling the mystery of Ego and even Peter Quill’s secret life. The movie hits you in the face with lots of shock in the end, but it all comes together. It’s a good movie and worth watching, but this movie isn’t for everyone. I would rate this this movie possibly 8/10.

Top Ten Restaurants in the World

Staff Reporter Allen Balay

• Osteria Francescana
• El Celler De Can Roca
• Eleven Madison Park
• Central
• Noma
• Mugaritz
• Asador Etxebarri
• D.O.M
• Alinea