‘Elephant Man’ finishes weekend showing

Photos by Amber Bartley

“Elephant Man” concluded this weekend with three performances in Studio One.

Roles switch as sophomore Noah Hankins (John Merrick) describes the deformities of junior Jordan Burger (Dr. Treeves).

Junior Allie Lincoln (Mrs. Kendal) clutches Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare as she discusses the novel with sophomore Noah Hankins (John Merrick).

Junior Jordan Burger (Dr. Treeves) warns junior Vivian Bulleit (Nurse Sandwich) about the deformities of sophomore Noah Hankins (John Merrick).

Junior Jordan Burger (Dr. Treeves) explains the conditions of sophomore Noah Hankins’ character the “Elephant Man.”

Sophomore Noah Hankins (John Merrick) talks to sophomore Mikayluh Bowers (Princess Alexandra) as he meets her for the first time.

Sophomore Noah Hankins (John Merrick) listens to junior Sam Moore (Ross).

Junior Jordan Burger (Dr. Treeves) hands junior Allie Lincoln (Mrs. Kendal) a glass of wine as they talk about the Elephant Man.

Junior Allie Lincoln (Mrs. Kendal) shakes hands with sophomore Noah Hankins (John Merrick) after their first visit.

Junior Jordan Burger (Dr. Treeves) talks to sophomore Noah Hankins (John Merrick) as he takes a bath.

Junior Joey Bowling (Porter) and freshman Nick Landrum (Snork) spy into the room of the “Elephant Man.”

Junior Jordan Burger (Dr. Treeves) closes the curtains as the play comes to an end.

Student Council hosts homecoming pep rally on Friday

Photos by Amber Bartley

Senior Reed Plunkett escorts senior Samanta Garcia for the homecoming court.

Members of ROTC leave the court after the band performs the nation anthem.

Junior Jacob Rosenbaum leads the junior section in a chant.

Cheerleaders hold each other up during the beginning of the rally.

Junior Jordan Burger and sophomore Elizabeth Hallal sing “It Takes Two” from the play “Into the Woods.”

Dazzlers dance in sync during their performance.

Senior Kelsey Striegel leads the Dazzlers in the final seconds of their performance.

Dazzlers clap to the music as the pep rally begins.

Dazzlers begin their routine with flips.

Members of the homecoming court line up during the pep rally.

Q&A with retiring career information teacher Delbert Hillegas

Bagpiper: How long have you been teaching?

Delbert Hillegas: “42 years of teaching.”

Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell visits FC to talk about text-to-911

By Amber Bartley

Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell visited FC and New Albany High School on Aug. 12. She sat down with Bagpiper Editor-in-Chief Braden Schroeder and Managing Editor Amber Bartley to discuss the importance of Text to 911.

Indiana Treasurer Kelly Mitchell sits down for an interview with Editor-in-Chief Braden Schroeder and Managing Editor Amber Bartley. Photo by Robert Wormley.

Text-to-911 is a service from cellular providers that allows people in an emergency situation to text 911 instead of calling. Mitchell said it can be useful in a situation where the person does not want to be heard.

FCDM previews Morale Dance at the Academic Pep Rally

 

Floyd Central NJROTC presents the colors for the national anthem to kick off the 2016 Academic pep rally. Photo by Robert Wormley.

Floyd Central’s state champion cheerleaders perform their championship winning routine. Photo by Robert Wormley.

Homecoming king senior Nick Baker walks senior Gwyn Jones across the court as the crowd roars. Photo by Robert Wormley.

Assistant principals Joe Voelker, Rob Willman, and Jeff Cerqueira carry out senior Nick Baker. Photo by Amber Bartley.

Senior Henry Miller performs “Corner in the Sky” from the Floyd Central Theatre production of “Pippin.” Photo by Robert Wormley.

Senior Nick Baker goes in for a layup in hopes of winning the musical chairs competition. Photo by Robert Wormley.

History teacher Will Russell and math teacher Becky Cambron high five before competing in musical chairs. Photo by Robert Wormley.

Assistant Principal Joe Volker and Cambron fight for the goal. Photo by Robert Wormley.

Floyd Central Dance Marathon member sophomore Gillian Coffey launches a FCDM t-shirt in the crowd. Photo by Robert Wormley.

Junior Lauren Titus and sophomore Gillian Coffey dance during the pep rally. Photo by Amber Bartley.

Senior Brandon Lacy and junior Luis Romines dance during the Dance Marathon portion of the pep rally. Photo by Amber Bartley.

FCDM performs the first 10 minutes of their 2016 moral dance. Photo by Robert Wormley.