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1 in 1600: Amanda Epperson

1 in 1600: Amanda Epperson by bvtigernews

Lauren Huck, Fall 2016 J1 student
December 24, 2016

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Junior Jonathon Thompson has studied Historical Eu

Junior Jonathon Thompson has studied Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) for the past year and is now trained in various forms of martial arts.
“[HEMA] is the European equivalent of Taekwondo and other martial arts,” Thompson said. “It’s a fun combination of history and fencing.”
Growing up, Thompson has always been interested in fencing, wrestling, and taekwondo. To master the skills necessary to become a proficient fighter, Thompson attends classes where he practices with other students.
“There's a Kansas City [class] where you meet up and do it two times a week for two hours,” Thompson said.
Although Thompson’s favorite part of HEMA is sparring with other students and instructors, the matches don’t always go his way.
“When you're in a fight your adrenaline gets running and you can't think clearly,” Thompson said. “That happened to me. My mind just went blank because I couldn't think so I lost that pretty badly.”
These experiences pushed Thompson to continue to learn and practice more, which has made him the fighter he is today.

Like many other teens, sophomore Alexis Forgy was

Like many other teens, sophomore Alexis Forgy was looking for a way to make an income while utilizing her creative abilities. This past summer, she decided to open her own small business called Coast to Coast.
“I have always loved making things [since] I was little,” Forgy said. “I needed some extra money so I was like, ‘you know what, I think I’m going to do this.’”
Forgy sells a wide variety of products ranging from blankets to stickers, which happen to be her two most popular items. Depending on the product, she can spend anywhere from 15 minutes to 3 hours creating them. She also makes handwritten cards for each customer which Forgy finds to be the most rewarding part of the whole process.
One of Forgy’s highlights was receiving a shoutout from social media influencer Annabelle Ham.
“I’ve been following [her] for a while now and I love her content, so I messaged her [asking if she] would be interested in me sending her some stickers,” Forgy said. “She said ‘Yes, of course,’ so I sent them all to her and she posted them on her [Instagram] story.”
Forgy encourages teens thinking about creating their own business to go out and do it.
“Just go for it and make what you like,” Forgy said. “It’s so fun and really rewarding.”

Senior Jonah Kahn has an interest that’ll take h

Senior Jonah Kahn has an interest that’ll take him to the seas. During his sophomore year of high school, the idea of marine biology hit him when he was deciding what to pursue for his career.
“I’ve always had a passion for animals but I knew that I wanted to be more than a vet,” Kahn said. “I also wanted to be near the ocean and [marine biology] gives me that.”
Since Kahn lives nowhere near an ocean, he plans to go to college where he is surrounded by one.
“I’ve grown a lot since freshman year, I didn’t use my time wisely and it showed in my grades,” Kahn said. “Now I know what area I am passionate in, and it’s really rewarding knowing how hard I worked to get where I am.”

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