Interact club

Interact club decorated the tree downtown outside of the museum and raked leaves for families.

Sophomore Emma Kruyer who volunteered said, “The best part about volunteering was helping people who couldn't do it themselves. It was very rewarding in the end.”

National Honor Society

NHS is paired with REAL services. Students can bring donations of canned nuts or hard candy to the Guidance office or the College Go Center for the Elves for the Elders program. REAL Services is an outreach program for the elderly and disabled in our community.

Alpha Delta Rho

Book Drive

ADR is hosting a book drive in support of Purdue Students for Africa who organize fundraisers to benefit schools, villages, and organizations in Africa. There 2017 project, “Books for Boma” is hoping to collect 10,000 donated new and used young adult books to create a library in Boma Village, Africa. Donate books to room 120. PHS Alumnus Kelsey Schnieders LaFever is organizing this project with PHS Alpha Delta Rho. More information about “Books for Boma” can be found at booksforboma.weebly.com, and on Purdue Students for Africa Facebook and Instagram. They also have a Gofundme set up at https://www.gofundme.com/books-for-boma.

'Feather Your Turkey' Contest Results

Miss Moore won the ADR turkey feathers contest. She is donating her winnings of $66 - to CeCe Robinson for her campaign to help Special Olympics. CeCe Robinson is doing a fundraiser for Special Olympics through the IHSAA Student Advisory Committee. Robinson said, “With the help of Mr. Singleton, Mr. Olson, and Mr. Hartley, I have set up a Corporation wide jeans week for PCSC teachers and staff. They pay 10 dollars and have the privilege of wearing jeans all next week. This money will be a direct donation to Special Olympics Indiana and if I reach the 2,000 dollar goal, PHS will earn the Champions Together Unified School banner.”

Service Elves for Elders

Newspaper, Yearbook, and ADR students are also paired with REAL Services Elves for Elders. They are collecting donations of large print crossword puzzles and word searches in Room 120.

KEY CLUB

Key Club is giving back by creating a donation drive to the Neighborhood Center. Different items can be donated and are listed for the Key Club members. Each item that is brought in has a label on a candy cane in the library. Once the item is donated, the candy cane with the product labeled will be put onto a Christmas Tree located in the library. The goal is to have multiple candy canes on the tree by December 22nd. All donations will be transferred to the Neighborhood Center here in Plymouth.

Key Club decorated Miller’s Merry Manor Sunday, November 26. The big tree is full of Christmas lights.

SEED CLUB

Seed Club is giving back by adopting a family from the Neighborhood Center. Any non-perishable items can be dropped off to Mrs. McClellan in room 218.

Junior Jessica Baca taught a session of Chinese “Story Time” where parents and children alike learned different phrases, and words in Mandarin at Plymouth’s Public Library. For example they learned nursery rhymes that everyone could follow along to.

Chinese calligraphy is made up of the character, which is the symbol representing a word; pinyin, which is the spelling of the word; and tonal marks, which are the pronunciation of the word or the diacritics. High school students used visuals to assist in remembering the characters of words such as person, or ren, because the character itself looks like a stick figure.

Baca said, “I love getting to teach children some words in Chinese.”

When people like Baca and her classmates take up teaching younger children a new language, they have a better chance of speaking it fluently. Their minds and vocabulary are expandable.

Baca explained, “I really hope that this isn’t a one-time activity. It's fun getting to teach parents and children the importance of certain things about Mandarin.”

This time of year brings shopping and searching for the perfect gift for that special someone. Here’s a quick guide to what may have been the best gifts to shop for in 1985 based on the hottest trends and favorites.

Fashion trends were ever-changing, so to help your special someone stay on top of the latest styles a trip down the clothing aisle would be necessary. Bright colors to make a big impression, fluorescent colored clothing was an all around favorite. A nice new pair of cropped jeans would be a nice addition to any wardrobe. For the chillier days, baggy sweaters were a favorite. For a casual and fun look, denim never failed. In 1985, jean jackets and Levi 501 Button Fly Jeans began topping the trending list. Cubs baseball was a favorite, so any fan attire would be greatly appreciated.

Finally, to accessorize any outfit, large jewelry, bobby socks with lace, hair bows, or sunglasses were a popular pick.

All information found in PHS Mayflower, 1985.

Hello PHS! Did you know that Plymouth High School has its own school song? Well, the answer is yes. And, surprisingly it's not just Rockie Top! Many students tried to guess the words to our school song.

Junior Madison Miller submitted an answer closest to the correct lyrics and she won a "healthy snack” which was a package of 100 Grand Candy bars.

Junior Madison Miller said, “I think the words to the school song are..... We're loyal to you PHS, We're crimson and white, PHS we'll beg you to stand against the best in the land for we know you have sand. PHS (rah rah) so smash that blockade. PHS go crashing ahead. PHS our team is our fame protector on boys for we expect a victory from you. PHS (rah rah)Chee Cha Cha Rah Rah Chee Cha Cha rah rah. PHS PHS PHS So bring out that dear old flag of crimson and white bring on you sons and daughters fighting for rights like men of old. On giants facing reliance shouting defiance os kee wow wow amid the broad green plains that nourish our land for honest labor and for learning we stand and unto thee. We pledge our hearts and hands to altma mater PHS.

Freshman Sarah Collier said, “I think the words to the school song are.....We′re loyal to you, Illinois, We′re Orange and Blue, Illinois; We′ll back you to stand ′Gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Illinois, Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball, Illinois, We′re backing you all, Illinois, Our team is our fame−protector, On! boys, for we expect a Victory from you, Illinois. Che-he, Che−ha, Che−ha−ha−ha! Che−he, Che−ha, Che−ha−ha−ha! Illinois! Illinois! Illinois! Fling out that dear old flag of Orange and Blue Lead on your sons and daughters, fighting for you, Like men of old, on giants placing reliance, shouting defiance— Oskee−wow−wow! Amid the broad green fields that nourish our land, For honest Labor and for Learning we stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand.”

Freshman Rachael Kaylor said, “I think the words to the school song are..... Sweet Caroline.”

Sophomore Annie Keller said, “I think the words to the school song are..... We're loyal to you Indiana, We're “Red and White,” Indiana, We'll back you so stand 'Gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Indiana, Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball Indiana, We're backing you all Indiana; Our team is our fame protector, On! boys, for we expect a vict'ry from you Indiana! Che-he! Che-ha! Che-ha-ha-ha! Go Rockies go! Che-he! Che-ha! Che-ha-ha-ha! Go Rockies go! Rockies! Rockies! Rockies!”

Junior Parker Gamble said, “ I think the words to the school song are.....Like a small boat / On the ocean Sending big waves / Into motion / Like how a single word / Can make a heart open / I might only have one match/ But I can make an explosion/ And all those things I didn't say/ Wrecking balls inside my brain/ I will scream them loud tonight/ Can you hear my voice this time?/ This is my fight song/ Take back my life song/ Prove I'm alright song/ My power's turned on Starting right now/ I'll be strong I'll play my fight song/ And I don't really care if nobody else believes/ 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me/ Losing friends and I'm chasing sleep/ Everybody's worried about me In too deep/ Say I'm in too deep (in too deep) And it's been two years/ I miss my home/ But there's a fire burning in my bones/ Still believe Yeah, I still believe/ And all those things I didn't say Wrecking balls inside my brain/ I will scream them loud tonight/ Can you hear my voice this time?/ This is my fight song/ Take back my life song/ Prove I'm alright song/ My power's turned on/ Starting right now I'll be strong/ I'll play my fight song. And I don't really care if nobody else believes/ 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me/ A lot of fight left in me/ Like a small boat/ On the ocean/ Sending big waves Into motion/ Like how a single word/ Can make a heart open I might only have one match/ But I can make an explosion/ This is my fight song/ Take back my life song/ Prove I'm alright song/ My power's turned on/ Starting right now I'll be strong (I'll be strong) I'll play my fight song/ And I don't really care if nobody else believes. 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me/ Know I've still got a lot of fight left in me

Hope Carter,senior. I think the words to the school song are.....IDK what the words are, but I know our school song is "We're loyal to you Illinois"

Julian Schwenk,junior. I think the words to the school song are..... Toxic Britney Spears - Baby, can't you see I'm calling A guy like you should wear a warning It's dangerous I'm falling There's no escape I can't wait I need a hit Baby, give me it You're dangerous I'm loving it Too high Can't come down Losin' my head Spinnin' 'round and 'round Do you feel me now? Oh, The taste of your lips I'm on a ride You're toxic I'm slippin' under With a taste of a poison paradise I'm addicted to you Don't you know that you're toxic? And I love what you do Don't you know that you're toxic? It's getting late To give you up I took a sip From my devil's cup Slowly, it's taking over me Too high Can't come down It's in the air and it's all around Can you feel me now? Oh, Taste of your lips I'm on a ride You're toxic I'm slippin' under With the taste of a poison paradise I'm addicted to you Don't you know that you're toxic? And I love what you do Don't you know that you're toxic? Don't you know that you're toxic? Taste of your lips I'm on a ride You're toxic I'm slippin' under With a taste of a poison paradise I'm addicted to you Don't you know that you're toxic? With the taste of your lips I'm on a ride You're toxic I'm slippin' under With a taste of the poison paradise I'm addicted to you Don't you know that you're toxic? Intoxicate me now With your lovin' now I think I'm ready now I think I'm ready now Intoxicate me now With your lovin' now I think I'm ready now

Leah Smith,senior. I think the words to the school song are.....I know that we adopted our school song from the fight song for the University of Illinois. You can find the lyrics (make sure to substitute Red and White for Blue and Orange and Plymouth for Illinois) at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Loyalty

Johnathen Dowell,sophomore. I think the words to the school are..... We are waiting on the threshold, girded ready for the strife.... yadda yadda, (If this is the right song I sang it for choir) :) Also if this is correct you can still give the snack to someone else I am just wondering if I got it right.

The school song was created to the tune of the University of Illinois Loyalty. “We’re loyal to you. PHS” has been around for over 100 years now. The song was written to be played by the University Military Band, the only band at the University of Illinois at that time, by Thacher Howland Guild (1879-1914), instructor in rhetoric and a member of the band′s solo cornet section.

Mrs. Hilliard said “ I thought of a story idea for something the Ye Pilgrim might want cover. Since I have started coaching cheerleading at PHS, it has been brought to my attention that about 99.9% of our student body, and even adult fans, do not know the words to our school Fight song, "We're Loyal to You PHS." When I asked my TA, Gunnar Rains (a senior), if he knew the words to our school song? His response was, "We have a school song?" I would love to change this and bring awareness to our student body! Would this be something the Ye Pilgrim would like to cover?”

At Plymouth High School several dual credit classes are offered. These classes range from Physics and Chemistry to English and Advanced Speech. Through Ivy Tech, Plymouth High School has had the opportunity to offer a certificate available to the individuals who complete 3-12 credits in specific dual credit categories as well as attaining 30 transferable credits. Ivy Tech values this certificate at $25,000. The Indiana Department of Education recently recognized Plymouth High School and others who have embraced this secondary education opportunity. As a way to honor these schools, a recognition ceremony was held in Indianapolis where 130 schools were invited.

Many students within Plymouth High School have had the opportunity to enroll in dual credit classes and students do so and do not do so for a variety of reasons.

A student who plans on obtaining the Ivy Tech certificate is Junior Jack Garner for the possible financial benefits.

Garner said, “Although the certificate has little relevance for the workplace, having these credits transfer will help me considerably at Purdue. Although not all credit will necessarily be a part of my major, having the experience and college electives in my back pocket will be highly effective for my learning and cut back costs of college.”

Other students such as Sophomore Griffin Nate chose the certificate for job relevance reasons.

Nate said, “The Ivy Tech certificate will place me ahead in college when I get to that point. It offers me the chance to be at sophomore level when I first enter college. This will assist me in getting past many core college classes and proceeding on to classes related to my career pathway somewhere in business.”

Job relevance and financial flexibility are two immense reasons why students continually choose to obtain the Ivy Tech Dual Credit certificate, however the opportunity to transfer the credits may be the most prominent reasons overall. One of these students who chose the certificate for that reason is Junior Megan Kersey.

Kersey said, “...It is of utmost importance to my family and I tha I transfer as many credits over from high school as possible. The Ivy Tech Certificate takes a lot of work to achieve, but I know that it will bring much needed aid to anyone for their secondary education.”

Students who have questions regarding the criteria of a dual credit class and the benefits they can provide should contact their counselor to learn more information.

The Pilgrimage is PHS’s literary magazine/anthology, which is published annually. Last year, the theme was “Rebirth” as it had been a few years since the previous publication. This year the theme is “Metamorphosis”, which signifies changing and growing. Alpha Delta Rho, the school literary society, is encouraging writers and artists within PHS to submit their work for publication. Anyone can submit their poetry or artwork to the Pilgrimage, but it needs to be submitted before Christmas break. You can submit your piece by completing the form that will be emailed to students from the Alpha Delta Rho officers. The Pilgrimage accepts poetry, stories, and artwork. What you submit does not have to correspond to the theme “Metamorphosis”, but it is highly encouraged.

Co-Vice President, Senior Samuel Carroll said, “Submit poetry, prose, short stories, plays, artwork, etc. that you would like to have published in our school's anthology, The Pilgrimage. For the second issue of our running Pilgrimage, we chose the theme Metamorphosis. We encourage your pieces to have an inclination towards a transitory or transformative message!”

Contact Alpha Delta Rho officers President Autumn Wilson, Vice Presidents Samuel Carroll and Hope Carter, Secretary Lauren Schumacher, Treasurer Olga Lozano Roldan, or Officer-At-Large Gabby Ruiz or the sponsor, Mrs. Schmeltz, if you have questions.

Mark Twain once stated, “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” The quote can be used for just about anything, but is very accurate when it comes to studying for final exams. There are many ways NOT to study that can get you behind quickly. These are watching TV, getting on your phone, playing video games, and procrastinating.

Watching TV isn’t always a bad thing, but can be used in a negative way easily. Something that students struggle with is focusing on their studies. It gets exhausting very quickly and one thing that students begin to do it watch TV. This distracts them from getting through their studies and knowing what they need to know. Some say that they will just watch one episode of a show for a “break” but then before they know it they are already on season 2. The key is to complete your studies right away, so that you can watch TV after. Use it as a reward for yourself.

Getting on your phone is another way to distract students from getting their studies completed. It may seem like a text here or a text there, but each time you take a break and get on your phone your mind has to get back into studying mode. Also, the time that you spend on your phone is usually longer than planned and makes studying a lot longer than it needs to be.

Finally, playing video games can be a very bad distraction for studying. Like the others, video games should be used as a reward for getting your studies done. Most of the time, playing video games takes longer than planned and can cause a domino effect. The later you get done with your video games, the later your studies will get done. This could eventually cause you lack of sleep, which is unhealthy. Or, maybe you get too tired to complete your studies and fall asleep, missing out on all of the information.

If you haven’t noticed, all of these ways NOT to study have a few things in common. Each of these are distractions. They distract you from getting your work and studies completed. Also, all of these things have to do with procrastinating. In the mind of a high schooler, these things are priorities instead of studying. Lastly, each of these can be good at times, but it is best to avoid as much as possible while studying for final exams. Clearly, watching TV, getting on your phone, and playing video games are all ways NOT to study.