NOHS Parties on Everest! - North Olmsted City Schools

Volume 7, Issue 2 • FEBRUARY 2013
NOHS Parties on Everest!
Inside this issue
Scholastic Art Show
Winter Sports Interviews
Teacher Spotlight—Mrs. Greer
2012 Albums
New Schedule Interview with Mr. Stanton
Club Spotlight-Link Crew
Best and Worst Christmas Presents
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Student Success Stories
NOHS Artists Recognized at the
Scholastic Art Show
The Scholastic Art Show has been
running for 90 years, which makes it
the longest-running program in the
U.S. recognizing the creativity of
young people and providing them
with scholarships for the future.
Four NOHS students were recognized this year for their outstanding
artistic talent. They are:
Recently, the Cleveland Institute of
Art held the regional competition in
which over 2,000 works of art were
submitted. The judges consisted of
local artists, faculty, and retired
teachers. The pieces were judged
on originality, technical school, and
personal style or vision.
Grace Jones – Silver Key
(painting)
Currently, the exhibition is on display at CIA’s Reinberger Galleries,
and will remain on display until February 2.
Lindsay Lingruen – Honorable
Mention (painting)
Kelsey Chadwick – 2 Silver Keys
(print and sculpture)
Dana Borsz – Gold Key
(ceramics)
The scoring for the competition
goes as follows:
Gold Key: The highest level of
achievement on the regional level.
Only 7 – 10% of all regional submissions are recognized with Gold
Key Awards and all are considered
for national-level recognition.
Silver Key: Approximately 10 –
15% of all regional submissions are
recognized with Silver Key Awards.
Honorable Mention: This Award
recognizes students with artistic
potential. Approximately 15 – 20%
of all regional submissions receive
Honorable Mention Awards.
Congratulations to Key club!
Nora Sabo • Reporter
Winter Formal was a success that created wonderful memories and amazing pictures. Great
Job, Key Club!
A special thanks to Mrs. Thogmartin and Joey Laumer!!
TALON CONTRIBUTORS
Editor : Hedaya Saab
Reporter: Nora Sabo
Tech Editor: Jed Abumeri
Advisor: Ms. Dodd
*If you’re interested in joining the staff, please contact any of the editors or Ms. Dodd! Meetings are held Tuesdays after school in Room 931.
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Teacher Spotlight
with Mrs. Greer
Nora Sabo • Reporter
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mrs. Greer. One of the high schools French teachers to
learn a little more about her life.
The Talon: How many kids The Talon: What is your
favorite nail polish color?
do you have?
Mrs. Greer: I have to kids,
Braden 3 and ½ years old
and Caleb 19 months.
The Talon: What made
you want to become a
teacher?
The Talon: What is your
favorite T.V show?
Mrs. Greer: Dark purple (for Mrs. Greer : Grey’s Anato-
toes)
my and the Big Bang Theory.
The Talon: Who is your favorite musician?
Mrs. Greer: Zac Brown
Mrs. Greer: I have always
loved learning and helping
others.
Band.
The Talon: Why did you
choose French compared
to other subjects?
Mrs.Greer : Jean de
Florette/Manon des Sources
for class, students never
expect the ending, and personally The Dark Night.
Mrs. Greer : I placed out of
two years of French starting college, my third year
classes were easy so I
went to France to study
and I fell in love.
The Talon: What is your
favorite movie?
The Talon: What is your
favorite book?
Mrs. Greer: Book 7 of the
Harry Potter series.
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School news
The Schedule Change
mize student performance?
The Talon: What do you think Mr. Stanton: I always want to
of our current schedule?
help students improve, what I
When the rumor of the new
Mr.
Stanton:
The
schedule
has
am looking for is better instrucschedule change was let out, the
worked
successfully
for
years,
but
tion time that will benefit the
biggest shock at first was that we
I
believe
there
are
ways
to
imstudent.
would have to start at 7:20, but
prove
it.
what really got people going was
the fact that early out would be
That Talon would like to thank
The Talon: What would seniors
taken away. So, the Talon went
Mr. Stanton for talking with us
to see what was really going on. take instead of early out? Would about the new schedule.
you rather that they take a study
We had the pleasure of sitting
hall?
down with Mr. Stanton to talk
about this idea for a new sched- Mr. Stanton: Well, there are so
many classes to take, I would enule.
courage students to try something new. I would not like it if
The Talon would like to remind seniors toke study hall because
everyone that this schedule
there are so many academic opchange is just a draft; it is not fi- portunities available.
The Schedule could look like
nal.
The Talon: Are your views on this:
The Talon: What are the pro's early out the same as late arrival?
1st:
7:20-8:10
and con's of early out?
Mr. Stanton: Well, when it
Mr. Stanton: Early out is a sen- comes to late arrival, it is benefi- 2nd:
8:14-9:04
ior privilege and there is nothing cial because it helps some stuwrong with that, but the reality
3rd:
9:08-9:58
dents get through the day, to
of early out is that a lot of people start later.
4th:
10:02-10:52
don't leave or leave and come
back before school is out, so we The Talon: What are going to
5/6th:
10:56-11:46
have all of these seniors in the
do with the traffic problem?
building without supervision.
Mr. Stanton: Understand that
7/8th:
11:50-12:40
Early out is said to be used for
there is going to be a serious
jobs, athletes and other activities, traffic problem if early out is gone 9/10th:
12:44-1:34
it helps seniors get ahead with
because of the increase in cars. I
1:38-2:28
their work to help with their
am looking into different ways to 11th:
schedule.
get students out safely.
From 2:35 to 3:15 teachers
The con's is there is no educational reasoning, if there was no The Talon: If you think the
will be available to work with
early out, there could be more
schedule change would be benefi- students.
flexibility for mixed classes becial, are there any other ideas
cause seniors would be in school. you could see implanting to optiHedaya Saab • Editor
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Best and worst
Christmas presents
Hedaya Saab • Editor
Brandon Fatsie
Best: Car
Jason Flagg (a.k.a Señor
Bandera)
Mr.Ptacek:
Best: A trip to Vegas from
my wife
Best: For my uncle to celebrate Worst: A monogrammed
handkerchief with the iniChristmas with us.
Worst: For him not to make it. tials M.P. from my Aunt
Delores.
“Who uses handkerSeñora Botoulas
chiefs— they are the
grossest thing ever!”
Worst:
Vacuum
Sarah Scardina
Mr. Okuma
Best: Barbie dream house
Worst: New underwear
(Mr. Ptacek as our Reference.)
Best: for all of my students to
get an A+ and to study.
Worst: the exact opposite.
Best: Skittles
Worst: Coal
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Winter Sports Interviews
Nora Sabo • Reporter
Name: Alex Belaia
Grade: 12th
Sport: Wrestling
Talon: How long have you
been wrestling?
Alex: Since 8th grade and I
will be wrestling for another
four years at The Duke University.
The Talon: What are your
practices like?
Alex: It is about 3 hours. We
run, practice our moves (called The Talon: What first got
drilling) and then we wrestle
you interested in wrestling?
live.
Alex: I did not make the basketball team and I thought I
Talon: How long have you
was tough so I tried out for
been wrestling?
wrestling.
Alex: Since 8th grade and I’ll
be wrestling for another four
The Talon: What does your
years at the Duke University. family think of it?
Alex: They love it and they
The Talon: What first got you support me 100%. They are
interested in wrestling?
my inspiration.
Alex: I did not make the basketball team and I thought I
The Talon: How do you manwas tough so I tried out for
age school and sports?
wrestling.
Alex: sports and school are
supposed to go hand in hand.
The Talon: What are your
When I am in a sport, I am
practices like?
more focused in school beAlex: It is about 3 hours. We
cause I am more disciplined.
run, practice our moves (called
drilling) and then we wrestle
live.
The Talon: What are your eating habits?
Alex: Many people think
wrestlers do not eat and in
some cases that true, but the
philosophy of the sport (at
least at the high school level)
is changing. I eat whatever I
want but I like to eat healthy.
The Talon: What do you like
best about wrestling?
Alex: you only rely on yourself; everything you do or do
not do is either a consequence
or reward for working hard.
The Talon: What is the most
challenging about wrestling?
Alex: The most challenging
thing about wrestling is the
constant grind and disciplined
required to be a successful.
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Winter Sports Interviews
Hedaya Saab • Editor
Molly Dailey
Girls Basketball
Grade:11th
best about your sports?
Molly: The games and my
team.
Amanda: My mom used to
always take my sister and I
bowling.
The Talon: What is most
challenging about your
sport?
Molly: It’s very aggressive.
Talon: What does your
family think of it?
Amanda: My sister bowls
with me and my parents
are very supportive.
Talon: How do you manage school and sports?
Amanda: During school I
only think about school, not
bowling, and after practices I
go home right away to do
homework.
The Talon: What are your
practices like?
Molly: The practices are really tiring.
The Talon: How long have
you been doing this?
Molly: Since the fourth
grade.
The Talon: What first got
you interested in the sport?
Molly: I’m Tall.
The Talon: What does your
family think of it?
Molly: They enjoy coming to
the games.
The Talon: What are your
eating habits?
Molly: I eat a lot.
The Talon: How do you
manage school and sports?
Molly: I try my best to balance my time.
The Talon: What do you like
Nora Sabo • Writer
Name: Amanda Gale
Grade: 9th
Sport: Bowling
Talon: What are you eating
habits?
Amanda: My eating habits
are normal, but, personally,
I chew gum while bowling
because it helps.
Talon: What do you like
best about bowling?
Amanda: I love making
new friends and all becoming a team.
Talon: What are your practices like?
Amanda: Our practices are Talon: What is the most
fun and we learn new
challenging about bowling?
things all the time.
Amanda: Focusing.
Talon: How long have you
been doing this?
Amanda: I have been doing this since 7th grade.
Talon: What first got you
interested in bowling?
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ENTERTAINMENT
TOP ALBUMS FROM 2012
Jed Abumeri • Tech Editor
The indie rock outfit’s one of the best
bands out there. Check out the song
“Fox’s Dream of a Log Flume.”
3.
Big K.R.I.T. – Live from the Underground
1.
Southern rapper Big K.R.I.T’s had a
pretty good year. He’s released his
Put Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra album Live from the Underground
and Kevin Devine in the same room,
and his mixtape 4Eva N A Day, and
and eventually they’ll start making mu- both are among the best hip-hop
sic together. That is Bad Books. Both
releases of the year. Equally as proartists’ individual stylings are clearly
ficient as a lyricist, rapper, and proshone throughout II’s 11 tracks, and
ducer, Big K.R.I.T’s at the top of his
they blend really well. Fans of folk and game here. Check out the song
indie-rock will be really pleased. Check “Money on the Floor (feat. 8Ball &
out the songs “Forest Whitaker” and “It MJG & 2 Chainz).”
Never Stops.”
Bad Books – II
2.
Metric – Synthetica
Canadian rock outfit Metric tries their
hand at synth-rock on their 2012 release, and it is so good. Check out the
songs “Artificial Nocturne” and “Lost
Kitten.”
5.
Frank Ocean – channel ORANGE
Frank Ocean should be on every one
of your iPods. The R&B artist, who
you might recognize from Kanye
West and Jay-Z’s “No Church in the
Wild,” gives a really great show
through all 17 tracks on channel
ORANGE. The album’s songs are as
enjoyable on their own as they are
played back-to-back. Check out
“Thinkin Bout You” and “Pink Matter
(feat. Andre 3000).”
Good Old War – Come Back As Rain
6.
Following a bit of a sophomore
slump, Good Old War springs right
Ten Stories follows the surviving
back into the tight harmonies and
animals of a travelling circus after
acoustic sing-a-longs that made me
an ill-fated train crash. Each track is
love their first album. This album’s a
told like it’s a fable. Aaron Weiss’s
real ride. Check out the songs
voice goes all over the place, from
“Calling Me Names” and “Amazing
shouting, singing, spoken word,
whispering, and everything in beEyes.”
4.
mewithoutYou – Ten Stories
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TOP ALBUMS FROM 2012 (continued)
Jed Abumeri • Tech Editor
fun. – Some Nights
7.
fun. (lowercase f, period) follows up
their baroque Aim and Ignite with an
accessible sophomore record inspired
by the music of hip-hop acts like
Kanye West. You wouldn’t be doing
this album the justice it deserves if all
you’ve heard off of it are singles “We
Are Young” (boooring) and “Some
Nights.” The album is an incredibly
cohesive unit with reoccurring lyrical
motifs and refrains that need to be
experienced within the context of the
whole record. Check out the songs
“Some Nights” and “Stars.”
be a fair indicator of how much I
enjoyed it. The follow-up to 2010’s
My Dinosaur Life is a subtle creature.
Go is an incredibly organic, introspective record that taps into some
of the darkest reaches of lyricist Justin Pierre’s mind. The overall effect is
pretty gripping. Check out the songs
“True Romance” and “Happy Anniversary.”
Lana Del Rey – Born to Die
9.
ord.
The Mountain Goats – Transcendental Youth
11.
John Darnielle is one of the best lyricists in folk music—it’s a simple fact.
Transcendental Youth offers a dark,
fantastical set of narratives that any
fan of music can enjoy. Check out the
song “Cry for Judas.”
Right Away, Great Captain! – The
Church of the Good Thief
12.
Andy Hull caps off his three-part
trilogy about a sailor off at sea on a
solemn note. A must have for fans of
folk music or Manchester Orchestra.
Check out the song “Blame.”
Despite coming out in January, I didn’t listen to Born to Die until the autumn. Any misconceptions I had
about it were instantly vanquished.
Lana Del Rey is super fun. Check out
the song “Million Dollar Man.”
Justin Bieber – Believe
10.
Jack White – Blunderbuss
13.
A must have for fans of The White
Stripes. If you weren’t pulled in by
Jack White’s other projects, this record is for you. Classic White Stripes
rock and roll with a hearty helping of
the blues. Check out the song “Love
Interruption.”
Miniature Tigers – Mia Pharaoh
14.
Shifting styles this year, Miniature
Tigers makes an excellent synth-pop
record. Check out the song “Female
Doctor.”
The Elwins – And I Thank You
15.
The Elwins were a lucky find of mine
this year. They’re a harmonic little
indie rock band. Check out the song
“Stuck in the Middle.”
Motion City Soundtrack – Go
8.
I initially checked out this album on a
Go might be my least favorite Motion whim, and I’m glad I did. Despite
City Soundtrack album, but it still
some really unfortunate guest verslands itself at 9 on my list. That should es, Believe is a really solid pop rec-
Be sure to also check out Balmorhea, Blood Red Shoes, Childlish
Gambino, The Gaslight Anthem,
Kendrick Lamar, Lupe Fiasco, Shred
Rot, and The xx.
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Club Spotlight
Nora Sabo • Reporter
Link Crew
(Frankie Reddy and Phil Fedor)
Talon: What is the goal of your organization?
Frank and Phil: The goal of Link Crew is to help acclimate freshman into the high school
and instill a strong sense of school pride.
Talon: How often do you meet?
Frank and Phil: We meet at least once a month as a large group, with meetings in our
own subgroups. (Examples: Spirit, Fundraising, and Academic)
Talon: Who are the advisors?
Frank and Phil: The advisors are: Mr. Snook, Mr. La Bella, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mr.
Derbin, Mr. Koontz, Mrs. Jamieson, and Mr. Patrina.
Talon: What activities do you sponsor?
Frank and Phil: We sponsor various activities to assist freshman, including orientation
before the start of the school year and midterm study help.
Talon: What’s the best about being part of this organization?
Frank and Phil: The best part about being a Link Leader is knowing that you make a
difference in the lives of freshman.
Talon: Provide a funny story of something that happened at one of your functions:
Frank and Phil: At training for freshman orientation over the summer, Frank Reddy
spilled my water on me while I was drinking it. To get back at him, I squeezed his water
while he was drinking it and it got all over his chest. I then thought we were even. However my adversary did not. At the time I had long hair, and Frank, recognizing my
weakness, placed his chewed gum onto my head and tangled it into my hair. Luckily, I
got it out using vegetable oil.
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Fun stuff
INTERNET MEMES OF THE MONTH
New year HOROSCOPES
BY LUCKY LEO
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
too smoothly, but just go with the flow and
ride the positive wave!
You’ll have a peaceful year next year, Capricorn… perhaps TOO peaceful. If things
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
seem a little slow part way through the
year, take a financial risk, It will be worth
Your heart and your head will be at odds this
year, Gemini, and unfortunately, you have to
your while!
go with your head, even though it’s the more
boring side of you right now. If you don’t,
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
you’ll end up in a lot of tears by the time summer rolls around.
Your career will be your focus in 2013.
Don’t get too impulsive. Think rationally
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
before taking a new job, or by the Fall,
you’ll regret it.
This year is an opportunity to take charge of
the perfect opportunity to let your hair
down, or even cut it all off, if the mood
strikes. Try to think a little less and party a
little more when the warm weather hits,
and I promise that you’ll be ready to get
back to work in September.
Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
This will be a crazy year for you, Libra.
You’ll be so confused come May that you’ll
need a few days to regroup. You’ll get
some new information that will throw you
for a loop. Don’t worry. Things will calm
your life! Don’t do the typical, moody thing of down by fall. Until then, enjoy the ride as
Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20)
letting life’s ups and downs throw you for a
much as you can.
loop. Instead, find a sense of inner stability
Try not to let your moods control how
2013 plays out for you. Your tendency is to and wisdom. Maybe take up yoga, or medita- Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
tion, and avoid drama like the plague!
go up and down emotionally, but if you
I don’t even know what to say to you, Scorstabilize yourself, you’ll get much better
pio. You are one weird bird, and this year
results, especially relating to a friend situayou’ll be even weirder. You’ll be tempted
Leo
(July
23
Aug
22)
tion that will crop up around April Fools.
to get that tattoo you’ve been dreaming of,
You’ve been a little lion for too long, Leo. Go or maybe even two or three, but pull yourAries (March 21 - April 19)
for the gold and do something bold and daring! self back a bit, especially around June or
2013 will be a productive year for you,
However, if you take too big of a risk, you’ll
July, when you’re wildness could scare off a
Aries. Prepare yourself to work hard, but
end up alienating a lot of people, so be careful potential suitor.
also to enjoy the rewards for your efforts.
around mid-year. Remember that being bold
People will start to notice your success!
and being a jerk are two different things.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Your energy will be infections this year,
which will draw new positive experiences
to you, which might weird you out around
your birthday, when things will seem to go
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22)
You are task-oriented… perhaps TOO taskoriented. Let yourself have a little fun! After
school lets out, the summer should provide
You had a boring year last year, and unfortunately, the first half of this year won’t be
different, until about July or August, when a
career opportunity will ironically provide
you with more of a social life than you’ve
had in a long time.
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FUN AND GAMES
This
Month’s
Level:
HARD
Urban Dictionary
Appathy
The utter lack of interest that ensues shortly after
downloading numerous, mind-numbingly worthless
apps for an iPhone or similar "smart phone" device.
Ex: He could not remember if his appathy started after
he got the light saber app, or just before he downloaded the karaoke app.
Google girlfriend
An imaginary girlfriend whom one would brag about to
his friends and use a picture of "said girl" from Google.
Ex: Willis says he’s got a girlfriend, but I saw her picture, and she’s totally a Google girlfriend.
Apartment ninja
One who steps lightly on the floor in a second/third story apartment.
Ex: I totally have to be an apartment ninja because my
neighbor below complains about every little noise.
Transition Friend
A person that brings together 2 or more people that
would otherwise not actually hang out. He acts as the
transition friend between them, making hanging out
possible.
Ex: I can’t go to Freddy’s party unless Greg goes with
me. Greg is my transition friend for Freddy.
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