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Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
Janie Inscore

Janie Inscore, Editor-in-Chief

Hey there, Cat Talk fan! My name is Janie Inscore, and I am thrilled to be entering my third year on the newspaper staff. Except this time, I’ll be serving as the Co Editor-in-Chief! I am a senior, and I am involved in Millbrook Varsity Swim and Dive, MEB, EHS, NHS, FCA, Best Buds, Younglife, and one of the greatest honors I have ever received, Service Club. I hope we can make the best of this year together and that you will find some happiness in reading my articles. GO WILDCATS!

All content by Janie Inscore
Just like the shirt says, Mrs. Putnam really does love Millbrook, and Millbrook loves her right back. Pictured here with two of her yearbook editors, it is hard to believe that this was one of the last MHS events that the beloved Mrs. Putnam will attend as a teacher before she retires.

Mrs. Putnam is retiring!

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2021
Sexual violence against women is an issue found not only in North America, but all across the globe. One in every four women living in the United States will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime, and this statistic must come to an end.

Women in today’s society

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021
Whether you are a senior who has committed to play a sport in college like Parker Shoun (pictured with his parents), a student looking forward to gaining a better education at a two or four year school, or even taking a gap year, your accomplishments in high school and beyond will take you far. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Life after high school for the Class of 2021

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
Since Daunte Wright was fatally shot by 26 year police veteran Kim Potter a few days ago, the Minneapolis community has outpoured their support in the form of protest. Wright’s family asks that we continue to fight for justice.

Daunte Wright’s killer arrested, protests continue

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2021
Cats on the Prowl: Caroline Garcia and Will Mitchell

Cats on the Prowl: Caroline Garcia and Will Mitchell

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2021
Do not watch Sia’s new film Music if you know, love, or respect individuals with different abilities. This film is harmful to the autism community and completely misses the supposed intention to spread love to those who live with special needs.

Sia’s new film is harmful to the autism community

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2021
Cats on the Prowl: Sayde Friedman and Anderson Adu-Poku

Cats on the Prowl: Sayde Friedman and Anderson Adu-Poku

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2021
Pictured while addressing an audience, President Joe Biden takes on his new role amidst a deadly pandemic. He has been record-breakingly active throughout his first month of presidency, signing tens of executive orders with no sign of slowing down.

Biden’s first month in office will go down in history

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021
Cats on the Prowl: Silas Demary, Jr and Emerson Conigliaro

Cats on the Prowl: Silas Demary, Jr and Emerson Conigliaro

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2021
Elated by the opportunity to practice with her team, freshman Lily Scarlett has experienced a tough, but rewarding first season as a part of women’s cross country. She credits her teammates for being supportive through these trying times and is overjoyed at the prospect of a semi-normal practice and meet schedule.

Sport of the Month: Women’s Cross Country

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
Seasonal depression is characterized by intense sadness in fall and winter months when Daylight Savings begins, causing darkness to come sooner in the evenings. This mental health concern could lead to students feeling much like the picture represents, as if they are on a downward spiral.

Daylight Savings: Can it really affect your health?

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2020
Waving to his growing number of supporters, Pope Francis is clearly beloved by many. He is the head of the Catholic Church, and he recently used this platform to voice his support for same-sex marriages, a shift from age-old views held by the church.

Pope Francis endorses same-sex union for the first time in Catholic Church history

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020
Gabi Angelini, as pictured, is the epitome of a go-getter and businesswoman. Her business, Gabi’s Grounds, seeks to empower individuals with disabilities one cup at a time; making the perfect subject for National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October.

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020
Cats on the Prowl: Silas Mann and Sydney Hartis

Cats on the Prowl: Silas Mann and Sydney Hartis

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2020
Senior athlete Alayna Carlson and her high school swim coach, Ryne Jones, are relieved to know that they will be able to compete this season per NCHSAA guidelines. However, they join other MHS athletes in being upset over the lack of normalcy.

NCHSAA releases new rules for high school sports

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2020
Captured in December of 2004, this image shows the popularity that encompassed the Scott Peterson trial, which continues to this day as new details emerge. Accused of murdering his wife and unborn son, this case was followed by many, and the guilty conviction was met with approval nationwide.

The latest on the infamous Laci Peterson murder

Janie Inscore, Co Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2020
Posing for a photo taken upon assuming her California senator position, Kamala Harris is pictured as she began her journey in the field of politics. Since then, she has assumed multiple national level positions, including her current run for Vice President of the United States.

Kamala Harris selected as Biden’s 2020 vice-presidential running mate

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
August 13, 2020
This image displays the thousands of protestors gathered together to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Spurred by ongoing police brutality against blacks and the murder of George Floyd, protests have erupted across the country, eventually leading to a curfew being set in Raleigh, NC amidst property destruction in downtown.

Raleigh issues 8pm curfew amidst riots

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
June 1, 2020
Pondering what to include on your high school bucket list? Take a look at this pic for some inspiration, and learn all about where bucket lists come from by reading the article!

Bucket lists; where do they come from, and what should yours include?

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
May 22, 2020
Gazing down the stretch of the course, senior Luke Nelson tries to spot his next hole. He has been a member of the men’s golf team for four years, and was the only senior on the team this past school season.

Sport of the Month: Men’s Golf

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
May 6, 2020
Signifying the impact that Coronavirus has had on the world of sports, this image shows the Olympic rings, a hot topic lately. The 2020 Olympics have been postponed to 2021, but this event is not the only sporting event that has been postponed.

The effect of Coronavirus on sports everywhere

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
April 4, 2020
Showcasing the added days to all Wake County public schools, this picture represents the sadness that high-schoolers are currently feeling. WCPSS has made the decision to continue school through the summer, and Millbrook students are heartbroken.

WCPSS announces school will continue through summer

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
April 1, 2020
Showcasing the alignment of the mind, body, and spirit, along with all physical, mental, and emotional capacities, this image is the perfect example of all that manifestation does in order to achieve greatness. By aligning your body within itself and maintaining a positive mindset, great triumphs can be achieved.

The power of manifestation

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
March 22, 2020
Overjoyed by their successes and a fun bus ride, the Millbrook Aquacats States qualifiers pause to pose for the camera after enjoying a delicious meal together! This picture was taken in between the prelims and finals sessions of their final swim meet of the year.

Millbrook Swim and Dive concludes their 19-20 season

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
February 14, 2020
Showcasing just one of the many memorials of the Sandy Hook shooting, this image displays the obvious heartbreak felt all throughout Connecticut. This is much like what took place on December 14, which marked the seven-year anniversary of the shooting, a day that was turned into a celebration when the Newtown High School football team won their state championship game.

Tragedy turned into triumph

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
December 31, 2019
Showcasing her athletic determination, freshman Kate Kilpatrick passes the ball to her teammates in hopes of scoring a point. She put in a lot of work to make the Varsity team and is eager to compete at the highest level all while proving herself to her teammates.

Freshmen making Varsity: How hard is it really?

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Showcasing their energy and spirit, these cheerleaders are getting the crowd excited for a football game. They lead cheers not only for the team to take part in, but also for the crowd to shout aloud in unison.

Sport of the Month: Varsity Cheerleading

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Standing in an old watch tower where Irish soldiers used to scope out their enemies, junior Ellie Stiller enjoys her trip to Ireland. Ellie is one of the many Millbrook students who had a memorable 2019.

2019: The year in review from a student’s eyes

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
December 12, 2019
Posing with Principal Dana King, 2019 Teacher of the Year Ms. Fritz is evidently beaming with pride! She has invested much of her time and energy into Millbrook and has now been recognized for her involvement, much to the amusement of students Will Mitchell, Avery Glenn, and countless others!

Ms. Fritz wins Teacher of the Year award!

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
Bursting through the banner with Millbrook Wildcat pride, the football team takes to the field emphatically, showcasing their excitement for the game. Number 6, Andrei George, is unfortunately unable to play as a result of his season-ending injury, yet he still cheers for his brothers every Friday night.

Sport of the Month: Men’s Football

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Rushing to complete their assignments, senior Genny Hauser (top left), junior Sydney Hartis (top right), and junior Michaela Teachey (bottom) are visibly stressed. With high school yielding such a large workload and an internal brain struggle to finish required assignments, students often procrastinate as a result of the compounding pressures.

The science behind procrastination

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
Texting is the new way of communicating with your loved ones from wherever they may be. What happens, however, when your significant other or best friend chooses not to respond to you and ghosts you?

To ghost or not to ghost?

Janie Inscore, Sports Editor
September 24, 2019
Huddling together, Walsh and Wilson are pictured here while in a heart-to-heart with their team. This season will be Walsh’s last, as she is moving on to play soccer at the University of Lynchburg. Wilson has another three years to look forward to, and many wins ahead.

Sport of the Month: Women’s Soccer

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019
Glowing in the darkness of night, the Northern Lights are a naturally occurring show that make their appearance through many months of the year in Finland. This is just one of the countless reasons that this country is the highest ranking in the world’s happiness.

Reviewing the world’s happiest countries

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2019
Walking alongside each other, four members of the royal family are pictured here together while attending a 2017 Christmas parade. Since this day nearly a year and a half ago, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have broken many news headlines, including the most recent ones regarding the birth of their son.

The royal baby has arrived!

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2019
Radiating smiles, members of a unified champion school join together onstage to celebrate inclusion. At the Spread the Word to End the Word rally in downtown Raleigh this past Tuesday, students with disabilities, as well as their peers, shared personal stories on how the use of the R-word can negatively impact so many.

Celebrating inclusion in Spread the Word to End the Word rally

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
Awaiting customers, this photo takes a look at one of the places that many high school students visit in hopes of achieving a flawless, golden tan. Sun Tan City is a business that offers spray tanning, as well as the highly disputed option of tanning beds.

Are spray tans really safe?

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2019
Visiting Sanderson high, members and leaders of Best Buds are pictured together in costume while awaiting the start of the annual Halloween dance at Sanderson High School. Inside dances like these, a DJ jams out, the lights shine brightly, and many other buddies are seen dancing the night away.

Campus Clubs: Best Buds

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2019
Swinging with precision, senior and Belmont Abbey tennis commit Alex Crabtree tries to score against his opponent. As formidable State Championship contenders, Coach Medina will rely heavily on Alex’s leadership this year to bring success to their young team.

Sport of the Month: Men’s Tennis

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2019
Shaking hands with thankful coaches, these three referees are pictured during a rare moment. More often than not, refs are not thanked for the work they do, and instead, are blamed for a team’s loss or for any call that is made.

It is not always the ref’s fault

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2019
Taken in 2011, this image captures Michael Cohen speaking to a group of reporters, and most likely divulging important political information. The picture shows Cohen in a time that he was serving President Trump, and was admittedly lying for him, as is now being revealed in front of Congress.

Cohen testifies against Trump’s alleged criminality

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019

Black History Month FYI: Joe Louis

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2019

Black History Month FYI: Greensboro Sit-In

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2019
Glowing in the light, this image of Planet Smoothie showcases the four sizes available and the many different smoothie types. Tropical Smoothie Cafe, on the other hand, has only one size, but they do have a similar breakdown of smoothie flavors.

The battle of the smoothies

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2019
Glowing brightly, lights and decorations in a Berlin mall make it clear that shoppers are in the Christmas spirit. However, the shopping center does not appear crowded, which often occurs in the days leading up to the 25th.

The ultimate Christmas chaos checklist

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018
Dribbling down the court, returning Varsity player and senior Phillip Burwell has his eye on the competitor. Behind him, the Maniac section is cheering in support, giving the team plenty of energy to feed off of.

Sport of the Month: Men’s Basketball

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2018
Celebrating at a premiere party, couple formed from The Bachelorette, Josh Murray and Andi Dorfman, are captured at an event in 2015. This was the two’s last public appearance together before splitting just days later. However, numerous successful couples have been formed from the Bachelor franchise shows.

Till death do us part?

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2018
Beaming with light, this display is almost unmistakable. Flooding Instagram feeds all throughout Raleigh, people recognize the dragon from the Chinese Lantern Festival. However, not all of the greatest light displays in Raleigh are as well-known.

Christmas light shows you need to see

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
Posing for the camera, Millbrook freshman Witt McClendon, sophomore Nate Johnson, and senior Brian Pearce celebrate their new friend Ben’s first home run at the Miracle League Game. Aside from playing baseball, Ben loves to dance and listen to rock and roll music.

Why the Lack of Good News?

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
Thrusting herself into the air, senior Andrea Shealey executes a challenging vault routine. As captain, she commends her teammates for their enthusiasm and support of one another.

Sport of the Month: Women’s Gymnastics

Janie Inscore, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
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