May 2005 - The Bruin

Wadsworth High School
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Juniors have time of their lives
BY RYAN RENACCI
Traditionally held at Tangier’s
Restaurant in Akron, Junior Banquet is highly considered to be
the best formal dance during students’ high school careers.
On April 23, dancing, eating,
and the traditional electric slide
sent a pleasant spark throughout
the 237 juniors that attended.
“It was by far the best formal
dance that I have been to in high
school,” said Aaron Capps.
Vince Greczanik, president
of the junior class, gave a short
speech at the beginning of the
banquet. Then, an invocation
was given by Joel Shurance, vicepresident.
After the opening speeches,
juniors ate their dinner, which
consisted of a tossed green salad,
warm rolls, herb roasted chicken,
beef tips and noodles, vegetarian lasagna, roasted potatoes, a
steamed vegetable medley, and
assorted cakes and pies for dessert.
“I was really pleased with how
the food turned out. It was better
than I had expected,” said Sarah
Hutnik, who was in charge of the
food that evening.
After the meal, the juniors
were invited to sit down and
watch a slide show put together
by Kim Hutson. The slide show
displayed pictures of the juniors
as children, middle schoolers, and
high schoolers.
“I enjoyed watching the slide
show and seeing pictures of our
class from previous years,” said
Claire Davis.
As the banquet came to a
close, the juniors listened to their
class song “Time of Your Life”
by Green Day. Once the song
ended, the junior class said their
goodbyes.
“The end of the banquet was
a blur. All I can remember is
Dave Crowley getting down on
the dance floor. It was my most
memorable moment that night,”
said Tara Leahy.
However, the night was not
over for the juniors. As many of
these students did not want the
night to end, they attended after parties or hung out with their
Taking a break from the eating and dancing, this group of junior girls gets together for a quick group picture so they can remember their special night. PICTURE COURTESY OF ERIN ROHRER
friends.
But when a party was busted
for drinking, a rumor was spread
throughout the school that Junior
Banquet would not continue.
“I want to make it clear that
Junior Banquet will continue, and
it will be held on a weekend just
as it always has,” said principal
Mr. Williams.
Many of the juniors and the
past juniors consider Junior Ban-
quet to be the most enjoyable
high school formal dance. As we
are now assured that Junior Banquet will continue after this year,
the underclassmen can still look
forward to this special night.
Barnett and Khoury earn Teacher of the Year
BY ZACK BUDINSCAK
We are proud to announce two
teachers of the year. Mr. Barnett
won our high school Teacher of
the year from Wal-Mart, and Mrs.
Khoury won Teacher of the Year
from National Honors Society.
Both teachers were recognized
for their hard work.
Barnett teaches career technical classes. He enjoys working
with computer advancements and
using technology to help students
reach their potential.
“All of my students have my
trust when they begin my class,
and they will [have my trust] until they break it,” said Barnett.
Truly, it takes plenty of patience to be able to trust each and
every student that walks into his
classroom. Trusting his students
is one quality that makes him
stand out.
When Barnett thinks about
this award and what it means to
him, he does not only think of
how he has helped students. He
thinks of how he has changed so-
Above: Mr. Barnett receives a grant check for his hard work and dedication.
Below: Mrs. Khoury is presented with her award and gives out her thanks for getting this far. PHOTOS BY NICK JACK AND KRISTI HAVENS
me of their lives.
Furthermore, he also thinks
of his fellow teachers who have
helped him in the task of getting
students ready for college and the
real world.
“It is not all because of me that
I won this award. It is because of
great teachers around me who are
contributing to the success of the
students,” said Barnett.
However, Barnett was not the
only teacher to receive an award.
Mrs. Khoury received top honors
at the Fine Arts Assembley with
the Teacher of the Year award.
Khoury became a teacher because she wanted to share her
knowledge and love of teaching
with students while, simultaneously, affording a career that accommodated her family.
“I enjoy being able to share
my passion for literature and my
expertise in writing and grammar with students. Second, I love
to work with young adults; they
are the future and hope of our nation,” said Khoury.
Khoury enjoys teaching but
she also enjoys learning. She has
many degrees including a bachelor’s degree in art education and a
master’s in teaching.
Also, she has completed
30 hours in bank management
coursework and has successfully
completed Ohio Law Enforcement training.
To this day, Khoury furthers
her education by taking more
classes and earning degrees toward other aspects in writing and
grammar.
“Two years ago, I completed a
master’s degree in writing. Since
that time, I have taken a graduate course in writing, and I will
take another graduate course in
writing this summer. My fondest
hope is to be able to complete a
master’s with thesis in English,”
said Khoury.
Both Khoury and Barnett have
gone above and beyond what they
were expected to do.
As teachers, they have stepped
outside the box to push students
minds to the edge while still making teaching fun and enjoyable.
Arts/Clubs Page 5
Spotlight Page 10
Sports Page 12
Music Page 14
Read about the upcoming trip
Spanish Club will take.
Learn more about Wadsworth’s
mayor Jim Renacci.
Read about Freshmen Jones
and his year in sports.
Read about the success of
Rock the Cure.
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Editorial
May 2005
Editorial
Underage Drinking
To drink or not to drink, that
is the question. For some high
school students, the answer will
be the latter. However, there are
students who choose the former,
regardless of judicial legislations.
Moreover, a recent study published in the American Medical
Association reported that underage drinkers account for nearly 20
percent of the alcohol consumed
in the U.S. each year.
Recently, our school caught a
glimpse of this harsh reality as we
were forced to recognize our local contributions to these national
statistics.
Other statistics prove that
about 1600 persons under the age
of 21 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries. Furthermore,
these injuries are not related to
motor vehicle crashes.
With such negative effects, it
is shocking to learn that 88 percent of high school seniors have
tried alcohol at least once.
Clearly, underage consumption is a problem we are forced to
deal with.
So, we The Bruin staff feel
that the issue of underage consumption should be properly ad-
Letters
to the
Editor
dressed, now. And as summer
quickly approaches, we hope you
will remember what these statistics prove.
First and foremost, we would
like to address the fact that, according to the National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 24.5 percent of those who
start drinking at age 17 or younger develop alcohol dependence.
Moreover, there is a reason
that the legal age for alcohol consumption is 21.
Before the age of 21, the human brain is still developing.
Thus, the exposure of alcohol to
the human brain may result in
long-lasting effects on intellectual capabilities and may increase
the likelihood of alcoholism.
In addition, the legal drinking
age is appropiate because many
people at 21 years old gain a new
level of maturity. They look beyond the moment and start to
consider the consequences of
their actions.
So, as summer nears, we hope
that you act responsibly and make
smart decisions. Remember, one
poor decision could cost you your
life or the life of someone else.
The Brewin’ Debate
Does “spring fever” affect students’ performance
in the final weeks of school?
YES
NO
On www.dictionary.com, the definition for
spring fever: A feeling of languor or yearning
brought on by the coming of spring. This languor
or yearning is what students are feeling during
the final weeks of the school year. Spring fever
gets students excited, and looking forward to the
summer. It causes them to stop worrying about
school. They tell themselves that the year is almost over, and that they just need to get by. Students also spend their time outside after school
instead of inside doing homework or studying.
Spring fever can cause students to worry about
their academics more than usual. They begin doing extra credit in their classes and cramming
for tests to make sure they do not ruin the good
grades they have earned from the rest of the year.
Not only do students change how they act according to grades, but their behavior is also affected. Students are more laid back during the
last few weeks of school, and they do not seem
to worry about the consequences for their actions. You have to be crazy if you don’t think
spring fever affects the way students act in the
final weeks of school, considering all the things
students can be doing now that it is nice outside.
After a year of hard work, few students are willing to let their grades drop due to the nicer weather.
Even with more of their time being spent outside
rather than studying, students have a grasp on the
concepts of the courses they are taking, lessening
the time they need to study. Most teachers allow
in-class time to prepare for the final along with
a study guide that goes over what students need
to prepare for. Whether a student’s behavior is
affected by the warmer weather is the choice of
the student. “Many students increase their performance at this time in order to boost their overall
average in a course,” said sophomore Sam Polk.
From a teacher’s point of view, “The students in
my classes remain remarkably well focused and on
task because they realize the importance of their
grade during the last nine weeks of school,” stated
Mr. Callaghan. While students are looking forward to the end of school, when they look back on
the long year , the final few weeks seem easy. Everyone is still working to take pressure off of their
finals scores. This proves that students’ grades
do not suffer because of “spring fever.” As far as
behavior goes, nature will not dictate how a person acts, so it is clearly the choice of the student.
BY TOMMY KAMINSKI
BY MICHELLE MCCUNE
COMFORT NEEDS
Dear Editor,
I have recently noticed something troubling in our school. I
came across this observation one
day when I was extremely tired.
I had been in the school for a
few hours, and to my surprise,
I had not seen a single pillow in
the entire establishment. This
bothered me extremely. I suggest the school make an emergency pillow compartment in
every boring class. This would
put a stop to extreme neck-aches
and give books some respect.
Sincerely,
Troubled and Tired
Nate Brown, 11
FINANCIAL FAVORITISM
Dear Editor,
I have been wondering why
we spend so much money on
pointless stuff. We can spend
money on new plasma televisions, but the school can not put
up enough money for the Latin
students to go to convention
without heavy fundraising. Why
does the school put these pointless items over clubs it has. Really, what is the point of having
televisions in the lunchroom?
Sincerely,
Andy Smith, 10
UNFAIR PRIVILEGES
Dear Editor,
I am writing to show my feel-
ings about the band members
and all the privileges they get. It
seems like the band members are
always leaving school or missing days to go on field trips, like
their one to Chicago. I understand
that they are not just visiting
but also playing while they are
there. But I have never heard of
a baseball or football team going
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somewhere for a weekend. Many
baseball teams from other schools
go down to Florida during the
winter or spring break to play in
a tournament. Why doesn’t Wadsworth do that? It just seems to
me that band members get privileges that sports teams do not.
Sincerely,
An Athlete
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY
Dear Editor,
The ceiling above my locker
fell on me. I was rained on for a
week! YUCK!
Sincerely,
Corbin Frazee, 10
Editorial Policy
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students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the May issue. The
staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body.
This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made
by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the advisor. The school administration may censor this publication upon their discretion. We, as the students of journalism,
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libelous, obscene, or excessively disruptive to the school process.
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sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to
the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of
the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed.
Because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve
the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name
will be withheld upon request.
Opinion
May 2005
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Is that your final answer?
Conflicting opinions abound concerning senior finals exemptions
With
only five
days left
in
the
school
year, students are
looking
forward
to sleepMYERS
OPINION STAFF
ing
in
late, lying
around outside, and hanging out
with friends.
However, there is one more
big event before students can
turn their folders into kindling
and sell their orals. What is this
event? Final exams.
Though underclassmen have
accepted the horrors of threehour tests, seniors, at least those
with A’s, do not have to. Seniors
with A’s in their classes, or B’s in
honors, are exempt from taking
finals.
“This policy is an incentive
for the seniors to continue to
work hard,” said principal Brian
Williams.
The senior exemption policy
has been changed several times
in the past. Before 2002, the
rule was that any senior who
passed proficiencies or had per-
fect attendance was exempt from
finals. It was then changed to the
current rule, with one exception.
This year, it was decided that all
seniors have to take final exams
for their semester courses.
Williams explained that this
was not really a change; semester
exams were always mandatory,
but the rule was not enforced until
“They worked hard to
earn that A. Why not
give them a break?”
-Annette Acevedo, 12
this year. The new enforcement
is the result of a wish not to have
two sets of criteria for the same
class. Seniors in a first semester
class would have the grades from
the first quarter, second quarter,
and the final exam as their final
grade. Those in the same second
semester course would have only
the grades from the third and
fourth quarters to make up their
final grade.
There have been several rumors floating around about senior
exemptions, including a question
of whether they will be eliminat-
ed altogether.
“I would not anticipate that
policy would change,” stated Williams. He said that it will only
come under review “if the staff
feels the policy needs to be revisited.”
The
staff
has a myriad of
opinions about
this policy.
“I think that
the current policy is good. It
gives students
an incentive to
get an A in the
class,” said Mr.
L. Kaufman.
However,
not all teachers
feel this way.
“The current
policy is confusing and unfair,” said Mr.
Miller.
The exemptions still make
two sets of criteria for each class;
those with A’s will not have the
grade of the exam as part of their
final score, making each quarter
worth more. Those who have not
earned A’s will have five parts
to their final grade, making each
quarter worth less.
“Everyone should have to take
them, or no one should,” said
one senior who wished to remain
anonymous.
However, having different
criteria is not a bad thing. If the
senior already has an A, the final
exam should not matter; taking
it would be unnecessary. Those
who do not have A’s can bring
their grade up with a final exam.
If seniors are forced to take
finals, regardless of their grades,
it could cause an epidemic of senioritis worse than ever previously seen at our high school. Currently, many seniors, who have
already been accepted into college, still try in classes simply so
they do not have to take
finals. However, if finals
are required, seniors in
upcoming years may
succomb to senioritis because getting an A would
have no real reward.
“They worked hard to
earn that A. Why not give
them a break?” asked senior Annette Acevedo.
Having witnessed in
my own household the
effort it takes to apply to
college, plan for graduation, and juggle schoolwork, I have enormous
respect for seniors. They
definitely deserve a reward for the hard work
they have put into their
senior year. Final exemptions are
one way to do so.
Whether they took their finals
or not, this year’s seniors have
left Wadsworth to pursue college
educations and exciting new possibilities. Congratulations, and
good luck to the Class of 2005!
Gambling, poker creating problems for teens
The tension
is
starting
to mount.
The pressure is on
to make
a move.
You
are
KNIGHT
playing
OPINION STAFF
poker, the
new rave
for
students and television stations
across America.
Everyone loves playing a good
game of cards, but it has become
more than a game; it has become
an obsession.
The sudden rush of putting it
all on the line has captivated the
student population. The students
of WHS and other schools all
over the country are starting to
see that the teen population is addicted to gambling.
Parents and teachers are starting to think playing poker for
money could have bad effects
on the students down the road.
Poker is becoming a priority in
students’ lives.
“I think poker ruins relationships because guys make it a bigger priority than their girlfriends,”
said sophomore Melissa Lauro.
This supports the theory that
students are playing alone in their
rooms on their computers instead
of studying when the problem
needs to be recognized.
English teacher Mrs. Reis
According to the National
Council on Problem Gambling,
each of the problems mentioned
is a sign of problem gambling.
Senior David Guthrie adds, “I
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Paul Maxfield
Maciek “Michael” Gracz
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David Minto
John Phan
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Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, CA
Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom
Raleigh, NC
Downey, CA
San Jose, CA
Alamogordo, NM
Long Beach, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Montreal, Canada
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$2,265,515
$1,698,390
$1,525,500
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poker is a priority in life. It does
not seem all that bad when it is
just another social event. It is
when the grades are dropping, and
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hate [poker]; it is all I hear about
all day long.”
Students are talking about
poker during school; it is affecting their grades,
and it is a priority in their lives.
Poker seems to be
a definite problem
to me, and parents
of school
PROUD TO BE A outside
are starting to recBRUIN SPONSOR ognize the problem students have
added, “I have seen a decline in
the grades of my students who
frequently visit gambling websites.”
GOOD LUCK GRIZZLIES!!
with gambling and poker.
Some students still think poker
does not have a negative effect on
them.
“Poker is not a problem, it is
just a hobby. There are worse
things that we could be doing!”
said sophomore Drew Constantine.
Senior Justin Moser added,
“No, it is not a problem; students
should be able to do what they
want with their money.”
What caused this sudden gambling and poker addiction? When
the movie Rounders came out in
August of 1998, the world became aware of Texas Hold ‘Em,
and poker soon took off.
Within the next three years,
ESPN started airing The World
Series of Poker. Teens began
watching poker on television and
eating it up.
Teens watching poker saw
people win millions of dollars
just by playing cards. Not only
did teens start playing cards, but
adults tried their luck at the card
table, too.
The result turned out to be
a huge increase in prizes, with
many television stations trying to
cash in on the opportunity to have
teen viewers watching their station.
Television stations were not
banking on teens taking poker too
far. However, it has become more
than just a game for teens across
America; it has become an obsession.
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Speakout
May 2005
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What is your favorite memory
from the 2004-2005 school year?
The time we danced together to
Elton John under the gentle glow
of the moonlight.
We sat in a parked car in Lindsay’s
driveway eating ice cream cake
right out of the box while listening
to Shania Twain and wearing giant,
star-shaped sunglasses!
-Philip Piazza, 11
-Evan Rozlog, 11
-Katie Stugmyer, 11
-Lindsay Brewer, 10
Nutrition and Wellness with Steph
Neary, Brooke Thomas, Lauren
Mesick, Lizzy Wise, and Andy
Brady because we enjoyed sticky
rice together.
Definitely soccer because of all of
the team bonding time together.
It made my first year better than
expected.
-Kelsey Stallman, 9
By far, Rock the Cure rocked our
socks off. Not only was it a success, but we got to hang out with
our best friend ANDY FROM
VEGAS!
-Ashley Kinel, 11
-Lauren Mesick, 11
Junior Banquet! It was the most
fun I have ever had at a dance! It
made me realize that our class is
the coolest.
-Jamie Stout, 11
Missing a whole week of school
because I was on vacation in
Florida.
-Phil Baker, 10
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-Corbin Frazee, 10
My favorite memory was during a Friday night football game. Our Grizzly mascotDobbins was escorted off the field by one of Wadsworth’s
finest after he shoved a young lady in a trashcan in revenge for her
prevailing taunting and harassment.
-Justin Doyle, 11
Sitting next to Ashley Currens at
lunch watching her eat her food
gracefully.
-Elana Cole, 10
The success with the football team
this year and when I pancaked
Jimmy O’Brien.
-Justin Reall, 11
Basketball season because team
dinners were so much fun, especially the one at the Galaxy. I love
you guys, and I am going to miss
all the seniors!
-Jen Uhl, 10
Laughing at all my friends as they
had to frantically do orals. I did
not have them because Greenless
rules!
-Zach Budinscak, 10
Newspaper/Yearbook with Stug,
Stallz, and Big Jim because we ate
fortune cookies.
-Mike Firis, 10
Soccer season because I love my
coach Mr. Mendle. He is the best.
Also, basketball season because it
was so much fun playing with all
of my friends.
Knowing what I was actually doing and not being clueless the last
half of the school year.
-Lauren Jack, 9
Driving Mr. Burton and Mr. Lange
crazy in Biology class by limiting
myself to three questions a day.
-Brad Mueller, 10
Being in the same history class as
Jimmy Miller and getting to stare
at his beautiful face.
-Alli Macko, 10
Being harassed by three studs because of my Japanese heritage.
-Sara Bowen, 10
-Britt Busson, 9
Building military vehicles in Mr.
Shipley’s drafting class.
-Kenny Robinson, 11
Taking a band trip to Chicago and
playing in the jazz band in front
of the John Hancock building on
Michigan Ave.
-Alan Hadgis, 10
When Britt fell out of her chair in
Biology class!
-Monica Greczanik, 10
Nothing compares to driving Mrs.
Knapp crazy by singing, “Man, I
feel like a Woman.”
-Jimmy Miller, 10
Hanging out with ALL my friends
was definitely my favorite thing! I
will miss you guys next year!
Stallman, 11
What is your idea of the
perfect summer vacation?
A cruise with plenty of beach stops
and evening shopping stops!
-Mrs. Lance
Renting a house boat on Lake
Cumberland for a week.
-Mr. L. Kaufman
Anywhere there is a beach with
sand, heat, oil, and ocean water.
-Mr. R. Miller
My ideal vacation would be
traveling to wrestling camps and
tournaments with the Wadsworth
wrestlers, preparing for next year,
along with watching my daughter play 12u fast pitch softball
games all over the state and at
the national tournament in North
Carolina.
-Mr. Gramuglia
Days filled with clear blue skies,
temperatures around 75°, and low
humidity. My days not being run
by a bell schedule and watch! Getting away for a couple of weeks to
really kick back and relax! Pretty
much doing whatever I want!
Ya know, I am not really a vacation
guy, but if I had to pick, I would
pick something historical, like
Gettysburg or Washington.
-Mrs. Althaus
If I had to pick, it would have
to be Europe, not Gettysburg or
Washington.
Plenty of time to sit on my front
porch, read, and take walks in the
sun. Then, a trip to a French or
Spanish speaking country with
students and some fellow teachers,
followed by a family vacation in
the USA.
Being on the beach in Hilton Head
with all of my family and my two
dogs Marley and Chloe.
-Mrs. Fisher
-Mrs. Petrie
A tour of the Hawaiian islands
would be a beautiful sight.
-Mrs. Gunsleman
-Mr. Knapp
-Mrs. Knapp
My ideal summer vacation would
include lots of time with my wife
and family, as well as crushing
softballs farther than the human
mind can fathem. It would also
consist of golf and fishing.
-Mr. Bivens
A place where there is a pool, a
close beach on the ocean, a volleyball court, a basketball court,
a baseball field, a place to fish
that is not crowded, no fast food,
and, of course, having my family
with me.
-Mr. Goddard
News/Arts & Clubs
May 2005
President addresses popular issues
BY TIFFANY SLOAN
Many concerns of Americans
were addressed by President Bush
on April 29 at a news conference.
Some of the issues he mentioned
were Social Security, rising gas
prices, and the war on terror.
Social Security seems to be
a growing concern, even with
younger generations. The intent
was to keep the working class
from worrying about retirement.
In recent years, the worry of the
Social Security accounts being
used up has become very real.
Bush decided to step in and present a proposal.
The proposal he has revealed
will have the benefits for low-income workers increase faster than
those for wealthier Americans.
He claims this would solve most
of the funding problems.
People born before 1950
would not see any change in their
benefits. For younger workers,
he supports personal retirement
accounts.
Also, for people not comfortable with investing in stocks,
there would be other options
available, such as the purchase of
government treasury bonds.
Another issue addressed was
the rising gas prices. Bush said
that his administration “is doing
everything possible” to stop the
President Bush speaks to reporters at
a news conference on April 29. PHOTO
COURTESY OF CNN.COM
rise in gas prices.
He admitted that the ever-rising gas prices are hurting millions
of families and small businesses,
but the U.S. government is unable
to solve the issue alone.
He also feels that if somehow
oil-producing nations could be
persuaded to maximize crude oil
production, the gas prices would
not be so high.
Also, energy consumption
needs to go down. It is growing
40 times faster than oil production. Better technology and new
ways to use coal, natural gas, and
nuclear power could help solve
this dilemma.
In addition to Social Security and gas prices, Bush also addressed the still popular concern
of the fight on terror. From Bush,
Fine Arts
Student of the Month
Yocum
Q: Who are your most influential teachers?
A: Mrs. McNamara & Mrs.
Csaky
Q: What is your favorite
movie?
A: Remember the Titans
Q: What is your favorite type
of music?
A: Country music
Q: What activities are you
involved in?
A: National Honor Society,
Show Choir, Teacher Aide,
Drama Club
Q: What are your plans after
graduation?
A: I plan to attend Anderson
University and major in Music
Education.
Q: What is your favorite
class?
A: Show Choir
Q: What are your Words of
Wisdom?
A: You can’t build a reputation
on what your going to do
Q: What is your favorite
food?
A: Chocolate!
Club plans adventurous trip to Spain
BY MONICA GRECZANIK
There are many ways that one
can get involved in one’s school.
Everyone has talents to bring forward, but if one is just out for a
good time, Spanish Club is the
place to be.
One may join Spanish Club
anytime during the year for a
small club fee of $5. With the
help of president Christine LaDu,
vice president Julie Vandersommers, secretary Kim Hutson and
treasurer Lauren Cole, advisor
Mr. Lee and his group provide
many fun activities for students to
do during the year. Between ten
and fifteen people are involved in
the club, and inviting friends is
always encouraged.
Throughout the year, Spanish Club does many fun activities, such as attending Buehler’s
Cooking School, playing against
French Club in the Cinco de
Mayo volleyball game, putting up
signs at elementary schools, listening to Mariachi Bands, attend-
ing Casa del Rio excursions, and
much more!
Every other year, the club plans
an extravagant trip to Spain or a
different Spanish speaking country. When choosing to go on the
Spain trip, all students need is a
couple thousand dollars and they
have a plane ticket, three meals a
day, and tons of memories.
On July 18, Sam Clark, Jessie
Kaffen, Christine LaDu, Ginger
Edmonds, and Andrea Walker
are going on the Spain Trip. They
will be chaperoned by Ginger Edmonds’s mother Melanie.
What is a trip without a tour
guide? Mrs. Mathews decided to
contribute her time to teach these
girls about her favorite place,
Spain.
The ladies are traveling to Barcelona for an eleven day trip.
“We plan to go to the beach, see
cathedrals, see the bizarre architecture of the buildings, watch the
Spaniards make steel swords, and
sightsee in Barcelona, Madrid,
and many other places,” said Mrs.
Mathews.
“We also plan to travel to
Pomploma, where we will see the
Running of the Bulls Festival.”
Remember, the trip to Spain is
not the only thing to do to enjoy
the Spanish language.
“Spanish Club is a place where
the Spanish-speaking students can
get to know each other. Plus it is
fun!” said Junior, Andrea Walker.
So, whether you are a teacher or a student, participating in
Spanish Club is a ton of fun and
a great way to interact with other
Spanish students.
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IN THE NEWS
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A gun shot was fired in Daniel
E. Morgan Elementary School
in Cleveland. No one was
killed because of parent-teacher conference day.
The Bind-Tie-Kill serial killer
plead not guilty.
In Missouri, a school bus
crashed into two other vehicles
as it approached an intersection Monday morning, killing
two people in cars and injuring
more than 20.
A man auctioned off a slice of
toast carved with his drawing
of the Runaway Bride on eBay.
The winning bid was $15,400,
but the winner refused to pay.
Actress Renee Zellweger and
country music star Kenny
Chesney were married Monday, May 9. They met in January at a tsunami relief benefit
and were married on the resort
island St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
In Seattle, Washington, a
woman who sued a neighbor
after his dog mauled her cat to
death was awarded more than
$45,000.
Spanish Club member Trillet and Escudero enjoy cascarones, confetti-filled eggs,
at a recent meeting. PHOTO COURTRESY OF MRS. PETRIE
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there is a report of good progress
with the war on terror. He also
said Osama bin Laden’s al Qaeda
terror network has been “severely
diminished.”
“We will stay on the offense,”
he said. “We will be relentless.”
During the news conference,
Bush expressed displeasure with
Russia’s choice to sell Syria “vehicle-mounted weaponry.”
“We are working closely with
the Russians on the issue,” Bush
said. “We did not appreciate that,
but we made ourselves clear.”
Though there are no concrete
solutions to these problems, acknowledging them is the first step
to creating a better America.
On May 11, parts of the White
House and Supreme Court were
evacuated when a small plane
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the wreckage of his single engine plane in a heavily forested
area.
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Features
May 2005
First year is overall success
The new high school principal Brian Williams talks about his first year at the high school and years to come
BY ALLI MACKO
AND BRAD MUELLER
Starting out as just a high
school teacher in Central Hower, Mr. Brian Williams taught
seniors how to find a job they
would be interested in. Now
look at him; he is the head principal of a Division I school.
As many of us can recall,
Williams was just a middle
school principal last year. But
when Mr. Cramer decided to
retire, it sparked an interest
for Williams to move on up.
“I liked the middle school
because Wadsworth is such
a good system!
The kids
and staff are all great and
make it fun!” said Williams.
He said the main difference between the middle school
and the high school is merely the size and curriculum.
“There are a lot more teachers
and different types of courses at
the high school. Also, the curriculum, for me, is different as
well because I have more things
that I have to get done in my office. There is not a lot of time for
me to go out and communicate
with the high school students like
I was able to do with the middle
school kids,” said Williams.
Williams
stated
he
did like the challenge of
the
high
school,
though.
There were a few changes
made to our school when he
came into power, which included
community service hours for seniors, the online progress book,
the new television show with
Mr. Gains and Mr. Williams
called High School 101, and the
marquee in front of our school.
“I like the idea of the progress
book, but I could deal without having to use the assignment book,”
said sophomore Mike Firis.
“You feel very restricted with
the assignment books. It’s almost
like you are back in third grade,”
said sophomore Jimmy Miller.
“Overall, I think my first
year went great. Of course,
it was a ‘learning curve’ and
a difference from the middle
school. So, it was a ‘learning
curve’ for me,” said Williams.
There are a few more changes
that could be expected for next
year, such as an AP Chemistry
course and an extensive freshmen orientation. The school is
also considering increasing public relations with our community.
“We hope to continue the High
School 101 show with WCTV
because that is a connection
to our community to let them
know what is going on inside
of our school,” said Williams.
Also, Williams said they
are looking to find more AP
courses offered for those students interested in furthering
their high school educations.
Students of the Month
Oyakawa
Favorite quote:
“I have my way. You
have your way. As for
the right way, it does
not exist. It depends!”
College and major:
Denison University,
political science
Ricciardi
Advice:
“Keep working hard
and perservere.”
Favorite teacher:
“Mr. Callaghan, because he challenges
students to perform to
their full potential.”
Principal Brian Williams works hard for the well-being of the students and staff, keeping his door open to any questions or
concerns. PHOTO BY BRADLEY MUELLER
“I do hope to see longer
lunches and more pep-assemblies because it shows our school
spirit, something we are lacking right now,” explained junior Kristen Stallman.
When asked what he would
have wanted to change about
this past year, Williams stated
the deaths that occurred this
year were “emotionally draining” for the entire school.
“It is very hard losing a student of any age, and this year we
were faced with two of them.”
This was indeed an emotional time for the whole school
with the two deaths occurring
within just six weeks of each
other. Our guidance offices and
counselors were there to help
any student in need of support.
Williams wants all students to
know that even though he may be
busy at times, to please just set up
an appointment if they want, and
they can go in and talk to him. He is
never too busy to talk to a student.
“Also, I wish I would have
been able to get out and spend
more time with the students. I feel
a good relationship with students will make everyone feel
more comfortable and make the
school year enjoyable for everyone!” said Williams.
“I want to make our high
school the best high school with
the best education,” stated Principal Brian Williams. His first
year was overall great and he
hopes to continue the uprise.
Nothing but the best goes
Mrs. Arvay, who coaches the Wadsworth JV and Varsity cheerleaders,
encourages the girls to do their best in everything they do
BY EMILY MILLER
Whenever you go to a Friday
night game, whom do you expect
to see? Well, you have the players, the fans, the parents, and, of
course, the spirited cheerleaders.
The cheerleaders always seem
to add fun and pep to all of our
games. Who is responsible for
their outstanding jobs on the court?
The answer to that question is
quite simple. It is Mrs. Arvay, the
Varsity and JV cheerleading coach.
Arvay was born in Barberton
on January 16th and grew up there
for most of her younger years.
Most of her extended family lives
in Greensburg, North Carolina, but
some live near her in Barberton.
Ever since fourth grade, she became
very interested in cheerleading and
wanted to become a cheerleader.
“I wanted to be a cheerleader for the competitiveness
of the sport,” stated Arvay.
When Arvay entered her high
school years, she was the captain
of the cheerleading squad at Barberton and continued to cheer for
three years. Those were her fun
high school years.
Arvay likes that she gets to socialize with all kinds of different
people. She encourages the girls to
do their best in everything they do
every day. Along with cheerlead-
ing, she now
owns her own
business and
does acryllic
nails. There are
some things,
however, that
she would say
she doesn’t like
about owning
her own business. It’s time
consuming and
putting up with Varsity cheerleaders pump up the crowd during a
employees is hard. Friday night game. PHOTO BY BRUIN STAFF
When she’s not at her work or years at Barberton High School.
coaching the cheerleaders, she’s at She has currently been coachhome with her family. She met her ing for six years at Wadsworth.
husband when she was just a teen
The most memorable moment
because he used to be her paper boy. for Arvay was when the WHS
Arvay said, “He used to circle cheerleaders qualified for Nationaround the street on his bike, just als. She has seen the program grow
so he could deliver my paper last.” in many ways, not only in tumbling,
She has been happily mar- but also in the skills of the girls.
ried to her husband, DenArvay has now been coachn i s , f o r t w e n t y - o n e y e a r s . ing for a total of eighteen years
Arvay has two kids, Brittany and hopes to keep coaching for
who is in 8th grade, and Brandon a long time to come. All of the
who is in 11th grade. Brandon is cheerleaders respect her and
involved in wrestling, while his sis- have all learned a lot from her.
ter Brittany is a level ten gymnast.
“Even though, at times, ArEver since being a cheer- vay can be a tough coach, we all
leader in high school, Arvay has know that our hard work will pay
loved the sport and just being off in the end. But at the same
around people who love it too. time she makes cheering fun,”
She coached at the junior high said sophomore Julie Shaffer.
level for two years and, then ten
Variety
May 2005
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Dodgeball becoming more than just P.E. activity
BY KYLE SNOKE
Dodgeball has been something
that every kid has grown up playing. Whether it was in elementary
school, where the gym teacher did
everything possible to make sure
everyone stayed in the game, or
now in high school, where most
of the girls stand on the back wall
and sidestep any ball thrown at
them. (Sorry to all the girls who
can prove me wrong on this, I
know there are some.) Either way,
this activity-turned-sport is growing less of the former and more of
the latter every day.
Don’t believe me? Just check
your television’s. You can regularly catch dodgeball games on
the Game Show Network or even
on late night Spike Television.
Ever since the release of the movie Dodgeball, this sport has been
gaining popularity every day, locally and nationally.
Locally, many students have
already participated in various
leagues and tournaments, mostly
held at Pinnacle Sportsplex on
route 18 in Medina. From what I
understand, leagues are being run
year-round.If you are interested,
you can call (330)239-0616 for
more information.
One team has risen above the
rest on the local dodgeball scene.
The Misfit Toys, who can be easily seen by their trademark headbands and soccer goalkeeper jerseys, happen to be from our very
own school. The team, consisting
of Dan Otanicar, Kyle Merrick,
Joel Cavanaugh, Matt “Chapsy”
Cavanaugh, Nate Glasgow, Joel
Shurance, and Kyle Snoke, frequents the Pinnacle dodgeball
field, including winning last session’s championship and, recently, the spring tournament.
Team captain Kyle Merrick
says, “We are a mini football
team that plays on a mini field.
We have catchers, throwers,
and blockers. In fact, the only
thing that separates us from the
Cleveland Browns is a winning
record.” Keep an eye out for the
Misfit Toys in future leagues and
tournaments.
The rules for Dodgeball are
simple. Each team fields six play-
What’s Happenin’ at WHS
- Rock the Cure benefit concert was held on April 30th, the
concert was a HUGE success,
raising over $2500. Look for
Rock the Cure II soon!
- The fine arts assembly was
May 10th. All of the school’s
fine arts were put on display for
the entire student body. Some
acts included: the Footloose finale, acts from Dine with Disney, and some catchy tunes from
the jazz band.
- The spring band concert was
May 12th. The Jazz, Concert,
and Symphonic band all played.
- Prom was May 14th, the
Senior class celebrated some of
their last moments together at
Guy’s party center from 6:30 to
11:00 and then afterwards went
to hang out at post prom at Akron
General Wellness Center.
- Recently, many students in
Latin classes here at WHS took
the National Latin exam. We are
proud to announce that thirteen
students from our school won
awards for this contest. Latin I:
Debby Young, Matt Wenger Cum
Laude. Latin II: Jonathon Losh,
Laura Myers Summa Cum Laude,
Carrie Cook, David Carter Magna Cum Laude. Latin III: Matt
Wenger Magna Cum Laude, Aric
Stano, Dan Woods Cum Laude.
Latin IV: Rebecca Orchard Summa Cum Laude, Jamie Kauffman,
Jason Kelty Magna Cum Laude,
Elizabeth Myers Cum Laude.
Tanning fun, dangerous
BY JESSE MOONEY
Summer is just around the
corner, which means students
are going to be out in the sun.
Most of a students’ day is spent
out in those hot sun rays, but
what harm can they cause? The
same rays that give you that
“healthy” glow can give you a
lot of other stuff that definitely
is not cool.
While it is fun to be in the
sun and get a tan, you need to
be very careful. The suns rays
can burn your skin, as many
of you have already found out,
and it can also do much more.
Wrinkles, sunspots, skin
cancer, and premature aging
are also cause by the suns rays.
They can all be treated, but
why even take the chance of
getting them?
Since it is unrealistic to stay
in the shade all the time, the
question is: how can you protect your skin and still enjoy
the long days of summer?
Sunscreen is the key. The
higher the SPF, the better. Most
of us should always use an SPF
of at least 15, and the fairer your
skin, the higher the SPF should
be. For extra protection, wear
moisturizers and other skin
products with SPF, too. Also,
stay out of direct light during
prime burning hours: 10 A.M.
to 3 P.M
It takes at least 15 minutes
for sunscreen to soak into your
skin so apply it before heading outside. Wear it every day,
whether you are playing sports,
lounging by the pool, or simply
sitting outdoors.
Just remember, sunscreen is
the key to a healthy tan. If you
wear it, your chance of getting
burnt or having any other side
effects show, is lessened.
Laying out and getting a tan
is not a bad thing, but you just
need to be careful and responsible, and always wear sunscreen.
ers, and those six players are the
only ones that are able to be used
during that match. One game of
Dodgeball consists of five matches, first team to three matches
wins.
“We are a mini football
team that plays on a mini
field. We have catchers,
thowers, and blockers. In
fact, the only thing that
separates us from the
Cleveland Browns is a
winnning record.”
-Kyle Merrick,11
Before the whistle blows, six
dodgeballs are place on the center
line of the field, which is roughly
the size of half a basketball court.
Each team then takes their spots
on the opposite walls and waits
for the whistle. Once the whistle
is blown, it is a mad dash to get
to the balls in the middle. There
are three ways to be eliminated in
this game. First, you can either be
hit or have someone catch a ball
you’ve thrown. The last (and most
embarrassing) way to be eliminated is to step (or fall) over the
middle line. Once a thrown ball
hits the walls or the ground, it is a
dead ball and it cannot get anyone
eliminated. Also, if you throw a
ball and it is caught, you are out
and the other team will gain another player. It i0s a two player
swing! Also, a popular thing to
do is to use balls as blockers from
balls being thrown at you. You are
allowed to do this as long as you
do not drop the ball you are us-
ing as a blocker. If you do drop
it after it has been hit by another
ball, you are out. One more final
bit of strategy is team throwing.
This is when your team picks one
player and all throw at him. This
increases your chances of getting
a hit.
Overall, Dodgeball is a sport
that is spreading like wildfire. I
suggest that you go out soon and
sign up for a league. Just remember the five D’s as quoted from
Patches O’Houlihan, “Dodge,
Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge!”
The Misfit Toys have displayed Dodgeball dominance ever since entering the league.
Not Pictured: Cavanaugh PHOTO BY ZACH BERGER
Do it yourself: Find a summer job
BY JESSE MOONEY
The school year is winding
down and students are beginning to look forward to summer. Most of the time they go
on vacation or hang out with
friends, but either way, they
need money.
Are you worried about not
having enough money? Stop
all those worries because here
are 5 easy steps for you to follow to get a summer job! Read
up, take notes, and get started!
4. Try it out:
Be professional and be yourself! That is the key. Tell your
boss that it is your first time with
this type of job, and ask if you
can try it out first. If you do not
like it, then make sure you try
other jobs. You do not want a
job that you do not like, because
it will not be fun! If you do not
like the first job, do not worry,
you will find one you do like.
5. Have some fun!
Now that you have a job,
you have money! Soon it will
be summer time and you willnot have to worry about money
anymore. Going on vacation or
hanging out with friends will
be as fun as it is supposed to
be now that you have your own
money!
Have fun and enjoy your
summer!
1. Find interests:
Getting started is not all
that hard. First, you have to
find what you are interested in.
Whether it is clothing, food,
jewelry, or working with computers, make a list. Keep your
list handy at all times when you
are searching for your summer
job.
2. Look it up:
Now that you have your list,
you can get started on looking
for openings. Use papers, magazines, fliers, and computers, to
see if there are any openings in
the job that you are interested
in. If so, make sure you write
down the information needed
to apply. Cross off job ideas
from step one as you get information for each one. If you
decide that a job is not really
what you are really looking
for, cross it off and stop looking up information for it.
3. Application time:
Look over the information you gathered and find out
where you can get an application for the job. If there is not
a place stated, call to find the
information. If an interview is
needed, make sure you set a
time up. Once you know everything and have all of the information you need, it is time
to try it out!
Sophomore Grindle has a summer job as a lifeguard at Great Oaks Condos.
PHOTO BY KIMBERLY GRINDLE
Wadsworth High
School
Don’t miss out on all the cookies and fun!
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May 2005
Time of Your Life
...JUNIOR BANQUET...
BY KRISTI HAVENS AND NICK JACK
As the final weeks of school creep upon the student body, the countdown until summer
begins for teachers and students. The after school activities begin to wind down, and preparing for finals and graduation all seem too near.
However, the event that all juniors awaited, Junior Banquet, rolled around and passed
without a hitch. Students danced the night away in elegant attire at Tangiers in downtown
Akron.
Jess Sponsler stated, “I had so much fun! The food was excellent and everyone got along
well. Everybody looked so good! It was a great way to end the year with all of us there just
as friends.”
Junior Banquet is a dance for only the junior class. Everyone goes in groups of friends
instead of having dates. Many students love this idea because they can all have a good time
without having to stress out about finding a date. Junior Banquet is a night that juniors will
remember for the rest of their lives.
“This truly is one night I will remember for the rest of my life. This was one of the best
times that I have ever had,” said Frank Russ.
From the beginning till the end, the fun and excitement was non-stop. Between the hilarious slideshow that showed some of the most embarrassing and best times of the students
to doing the limbo using some of the boys’ canes on a jam packed dance floor, the night was
filled with excitement. As the night came to a close, the students slowly came back to reality, realizing that next year would be their final year together. The memories of that night
will remain in everyone’s minds for the rest of their lives, for it definitely was the time of
their lives.
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1. Looking good on the dance floor, Piazza andCrowley show off their fancy attire.
2. Sponsler and Handshue take a quick break from dancing.
3. Best friends, Rohrer and Davis, smile big for the camera.
4. Pecnik and Zvada dance the night away together.
5. As they give each other a hug, Stallman and Cochran know the night is slowly coming to an end.
6. With their ties around their heads, Thomas and Smith show off their crazy side.
PICTURES COURTEST OF JESS SPONSLER, ERIN ROHRER, AND KRISTEN STALLMAN
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Students Shine in Fine Arts
May 2005
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...FINE ARTS ASSEMBLY...
BY NICK JACK AND KRISTI HAVENS
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The Fine Arts Assembly showed the depth and hard work that students in our
school have acquired through many years of devotion. The assembly started off
with the band entertaining as the students filed into the gym. Next, the artistic students lined up and paraded off their work that won several awards.
The Show Choir wrapped up another successful year of singing and dancing by
showing off their talented voices and later on, their dance moves as they performed
some of their best routines. Senior, Jami Riesebieter performed her rendition of
Dr. Vernes’s Guide to White Trash for the student body, an act that qualified her
for the national tournament. The Bruin class was then presented with awards from
NOSPA, a newspaper and yearbook competition held at Kent State University. They
finished with a first place in large school tabloid publication, an upgrade from a
second place last year.
The assembly came to a close with the much anticipated and dramatic entrance
of this years “Teacher of the Year.” Students rose as Mrs. Khoury was put in the
spotlight.
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1. Senior Henline leaves it all out on the floor in his last performance in the show choir.
2. The cast of Footloose poses together for the last time after an encore performance of the final scene.
3. Riesebieter performing her national qualifying solo rendition for the students.
4. Putting together a combination of their routines, the show choir wraps up the 2004-2005 school year.
5. Sophomore Greenhalgh poses for a picture with his masterpiece.
6. The jazz band as they played great music for the whole school to enjoy.
7. Teacher of the year Mrs. Khoury gives her short but sweet acceptance speech.
PICTURES COURTEST OF NICK JACK, KRISTI HAVENS, AND YEARBOOK STAFF
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Community Spotlight
May 2005
Ten ways to spice up summer
BY GARRETT WIENECKE
Summer is approaching fast
and with the exception of graduating seniors, most of us are
looking towards a long, boring
summer. Sure, it starts off great
sleeping in and staying up late,
but after the first two weeks it
starts to settle in... the summer
boredom.
“It’s seems as if the only thing
to do here is sleep, and you can
only do that for so long.” said
sophomore Mike Firis.
For driving sophomores and
juniors a quick escape to Montrose is an easy solution, but
for freshman doomed to being
chaffered by their parents, those
quick trips are unlikely. So I’ve
compiled a list of the top ten
things to do in Wadsworth this
Summer.
1) Join the Wadsworth Sand
Volleyball League.
Make a team with your friends
and head down to Memorial Park
for some sweet sand volleyball
action. For more information see
one of the league commissioners, Garrett Wienecke or Kelly
DeMiglio.
2) Load all your friends in a
pick-up truck and head down
to Blue Sky drive-in.
Nothing better than a classic
night at the drive-in. Be sure
to take advantage of this Wadsworth attraction; drive-ins are
in steep decline throughout the
nation.
3) Suit up and head out to the
pool.
Whether you are tanning or
swimming a few hours at the
pool is always enjoyable way to
cure your dreary afternoon
4) Get your yoga on at Wadsworth Fitness Center.
Tuesday and Thursday nights at
Wadsworth Fitness Zone, they
are a great way to relax and rediscover your inner Zen.
5) Go to Wal-Mart... again.
You have been there a thousand
times by now but hey, you can
always time yourself and find out
how long it takes you to walk
every single aisle. Plus the new
Buck Hunter game in the hunting
section can make for hours of
fun. Plus, how many other communities have the nation’s third
largest Wal-Mart?
6) Go golfing .
Grab your clubs and head out to
Ridgetop Golf course for some
fun on the greens.
7) Catch a movie at Great Oaks
Cinema.
Sure, you only have a couple of
movies to chose from, but you
cannot beat the prices.
8) Grab a ball and go bowling!
Head down to Great Oaks Lanes
for a little ten pin action. Great for
rainy days this summer.
9) Get together for a street basketball or backyard football
game.
There is nothing better than
showing your friends you are
number one on the court.
10) Pack a picnic lunch and go
out to Memorial Park.
Memorial Park is one of the most
beautiful parks around, packing
a picnic lunch, and spending the
day there is a great way to enjoy
those warm summer days.
Renacci dreams big
BY KATIE STUGMYER
It takes a lot to own and manage a business or two, take on the
job as mayor, and raise a family
along with fulfilling every dream
you ever had. Jim Renacci has
what it takes, and more.
Renacci grew up in a small
town in Pennsylvania. That
helped to mold his ideals.
“Thinking that the whole
world revolved around that town”
was the best part of growing up
there Renacci said.
As a young child, Renacci was
greatly influenced by his grandfather. He came over from Italy
and started with nothing to make
a life for himself, which inspired
Renacci largely.
In high school, Renacci was involved in many things within the
school, including sports, learning
to drive, dating, and forming new
friendships that made high school
fun for him.
One of the many dreams that
Renacci has accomplished is
owning his own sports team. The
Columbus Destroyers aren’t just
any sports team, though. They’re
an indoor arena football team.
This sport has a lot of potential
to becoming extremely popular in
the future.
The mayor has owned and managed many businesses throughout
his career. All through his life he
tended toward being the best and
just looking to fulfill his dreams.
His first job was at a CPA firm
and the job offers just blossomed
after that. “If you work hard and
strive to be the best, you can move
quickly,” he advised.
“Always dream of the next
level,” was Renacci’s advice on
his success. Not just having one
dream or idea is what keeps him
motivated and working hard each
day.
Mayor Renacci works hard, helping to
make Wadsworth a better community
to live and work in.
Before becoming mayor, Renacci was president of Wadsworth
City Council. He decided that he
no longer wanted to stay on the
legislative side of things, butwanted to get more things done
for the best of the whole city.
A part of being mayor is dealing with upset citizens. When angry citizens call in to voice their
complaints, the Mayor gives them
the opportunity to give their opinions. He also gives them the opportunity to come up with a better
or alternative idea that he would
take into consideration.
One dream outside of owning
a sports team, holding the position of mayor, and owning and
managing many businesses, Mayor Renacci has always wanted to
fly a jet aircraft.
“It’s the one thing I haven’t
done” , he said.
Living day to day fulfilling his
dreams takes a lot.
“Never believe that something
can’t be accomplished without hard work and dedication.”
Knowing this, according to the
mayor, you can take on any challenge and achieve your goals and
dreams.
“It is what it is”, he said, “once
you’ve accepted that, you can do
anything”
Since he took office as mayor
last year, Renacci has done a lot
to help improve our community.
His weekly column in The Trading Post, “A moment with the
mayor,” has kept the public informed on his descions and ideas
for our community. Since he took
office, the new Wal-Mart and
Home Depot stores have opened
on the north end of town. Also,
he helped to push for the creation
of Main Street Wadsworth, an
organization designed to help the
small family owned buisnesses to
thrive, despite the emergence of
Wal-Mart.
Mayor Renacci is a strong
leader, a smart buisness man, as
well as a loving father. His strong
leadership will be helpful to guide
Wadsworth through this period of
expansion and growth.
Foreign exchange students experience Wadsworth
BY CELINE DUPERIER
Personal Narrative
While most students are looking forward to the end of school,
which is drawing closer and
closer, I feel rather mixed up. The
end of school will mean leaving
my friends, my host parents, and
after ten months, this is something I cannot help thinking about
fearfully. Though I feel like I am
“ready” to go back to France, I
cannot help the thought that I still
have thousands of things to live,
to learn and to understand.
Being for one year completely
immersed into a different language, different habits and customs, I have the feeling that I
have now two cultures; that I am
not only French, but also American.Wadsworth is also, the same
way my native village is, mon
p’tit coin préféré.
I am sure Alex and Sabine, the
two other exchange students at
WHS, experienced as much as I
did, and are probably facing the
same struggles.
It has been a busy year, and
at the same time it has felt like a
great vacation. School in France
is so different from what I experienced here. Classes start at 8:00
AM and end around 5:30 PM.
Here, I had all my afternoons
free, which made a great change.
Also, school here has a bigger
part in the community, there are
different activities that we don’t
find in French schools.
Sabine Einicke arrived on August 19.
“I felt comfortable rightaway
because Germany is already
americanized a lot, so there was
not so many differences. Also, my
brother was an exchange student
She also said that school in
Germany is different from what
she found here.
“Last year, I had as many as
16 classes through the week, and
here we just have 6. There was
also much more diversity in the
His actual host parents are
Tom and Debbie Grace.
I arrived on August 24. My
second plane was three-hours
late, and I had a little argument
with myself while I was waiting
for the take-off.
The village where I am from, Jarsy, is surrounded by the mountains of the Alps in a Natural Park called “Les Bauges.”
in the past, so I am kind of following the same path.” Her host
family throughout the year has
been the Hassingers.
“I really had an enjoyable year
here. My host family has always
been there for me,” she said,
“keeping me busy when I felt
kind of down or homesick.”
subjects”, said Sabine.
Alex Jansen arrived also in
August.
“American people are very
open and easy going. I had no
problem making friends on the
soccer team. The US and Germany are a lot alike and it surprised
me.”
“Why did you not stay at
home? Why did you not listen to
what everyone told you?”. But
fortunately I haven’t felt that way
anymore for the rest of the year. I
guess I prefer a ten-minute homesickness rather than a ten-month
one.
We all came from a different
organization. Sabine came with
YFU (Youth For Understanding),
Alex came with the Rotary, and I
came with PIE (Programmes Internationaux d’Echanges), though
it is ASSE that “takes care” of me
on the American territory. Each
one of them has its own advantages and disagrements. For example, Sabine and I had to pay a
great deal of money to come here,
while Alex, with the Rotary, only
had to pay the plane ticket. But
on the other hand, PIE and YFU
place you in a family you will
keep all year long, whereas you
can change up to three times with
the Rotary. This last solution can
turn out to be quite difficult for
the student, because they have to
get used to a certain family, and
then start all over again with another one.
My host family, the Woods,
does not have any children, so
for me it was a big change, coming from a family of three brothers and one sister. I think it was a
good way for me to take more independence. I must say they tried
everything they could to make my
stay here enjoyable, and everything worked out just fine. They
gave me the great opportunity to
travel around with them, to New
York for Thanksgiving and to the
Caribbean for Spring Break.
Overall, the trip has been
an amazing experience. Wadsworth is a great community, and I was proud to have
called it home for the past year.
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Sports 1
May 2005
Freshman standout is all-around athlete
Freshman standout, Dru Jones, has stepped up and
contributed for the varsity baseball team this season,
as well as football and wrestling earlier this year.
BY TREVOR DAY
Most freshmen just entering
highschool try to keep a low-profile and stay away from the big
upper-classmen. However, for
freshman Dru Jones, not standing
out is hard to do.
As a member of the varsity
baseball team, Jones leads the
team in batting with an average
of .512. Along with his average, he is also leading the team
in RBI’s, with 17, which is also
among the league leaders. He is
the only freshman on the list.
“Dru came in at a good time,”
said Mr. Goddard, the boys’ varsity baseball coach.
“We graduated two senior
catchers last year, and I knew he
was at a varsity level, but he has
gone above and beyond what I
thought he could do.”
Jones is the only freshman on
the varsity baseball team, and as
a starter he has a great responsibility.
“Playing varsity as a freshman is a great honor. The competition is great, and I just try to
do the best I can,” said Jones. Not
only does he have to perform day
in and day out to keep his starting position, but also being the
catcher, he has to work individually with every pitcher to get a
feel for how they throw. Every
pitcher has their own style and
technique.
During the summer Jones
will continue to play baseball
for Brownlee’s Elite team. They
have a brand-new facility in Medina just off of Rt.18, which they
can play at year-round. They are
well coached and have a very
competitive schedule, traveling all over for tournaments and
league play.
However Jones is not the only
bright spot of the baseball team.
The team is loaded with talent.
Of the eight seniors playing this
year up to four will be playing
ball in college. Competition is
stiff and earning a starting spot
is not an easy task.
Earlier in the year, Jones
played freshman football, as
well as wrestled on the Varsity
wrestling team. He stood out in
both and helped his teams to successful seasons.
For the football team,
Jones was the starting run-
Booth replaces
Callaghan as
head coach
Jones as seen here shows his talents on the baseball diamond even as a freshman.
PHOTO BY JAMIE STOUT
ning back, and helped lead the
team to a successful season.
The reason he played freshman
ball instead of varsity is because
all freshman at Wadsworth have
to play at least some freshman
football their first year of highschool.
Jones also had a successful
wrestling season. He had a record of 27 and 10, and helped the
Grizzlies win their 13th Suburban League title in a row. Jones
qualified to wrestle at the District
tournament at 160 pounds.
“Baseball is my favorite sport,
and I plan on playing it for a long
time,” said Jones.
If he stays on the path he is on
now, Jones’ wish of playing baseball for a long time may come
true. After he finishes highschool
he hopes to play college ball as
well.
As a freshman, Jones has been
blessed with extraordinary talents. He is an athlete that works
hard at what he does, and in return has great success. Jones is
truly an all-around athlete.
New JV softball coach wrestles new task
BY AMY JARVIS
It was not just new players being
added to the JV softball team this
year, but also a new head coach.
With the retirement of
Coach Larry Smith, one of the
most effective JV coaches with
over 100 victories in five years,
there was an open coaching
spot on the JV softball team.
John Gramuglia, or as most
of the high school students know
him, Coach G, the head wrestling coach, stepped up to the
challenge. The question is, why
would a long time wrestling
coach decide to coach softball?
Gramuglia’s interest in coaching softball started five years ago
when he starting coaching his
daughter Dana’s youth fast pitch
team. He said he really enjoyed
it, and when Mr. Schmeltzer, the
head softball coach, asked him
to help out with the high school
team, he was more than willing.
Gramuglia has done an exceptional job of coaching the
JV girls this season, but the
great work was not done alone.
He had assistant coach Sharon Wright to help him out.
As most sports fans know, soft-
ball is much different than wrestling, so Gramuglia really had to
make some adjustments just weeks
after his wrestling team brought
back a third place banner from
the State Wrestling Tournament.
When asked how he liked
coaching the girls, he said that
it was a pleasant change from
wrestling. He said he does not
really see much difference in
how he has to coach since the
bat and ball can not tell the difference between a girl and a guy.
The one difference he saw was
that the girls were overwhelmed
at first on being evaluated every
day on their perfomance and some
had to adjust. He said coaching in
wrestling requires you to be more
“one on one,” and the wrestlers
are used to this, but with softball,
you are coaching a group, and
they had to make adjustments to
this type of instruction. As the
year went on, they got better and
most used it to their advantage.
Gramuglia said that his favorite part of coaching is when
his daughter comes to the
games and helps out as bat girl.
He said that there are a lot of
good role models on the softball team, and Dana really looks
Sports
Briefs
After highly successful
basketball Coach Scott Callaghan resigned, in February,
from the helm of the Lady
Grizzlies, a huge void was
created.
Callaghan who out coached
and destroyed the stiff competition his team faced, is
considered one of the best
coaches in the State with an
overall record of 100-15.
“He will be missed by our
team, he was a superb coach
and an individual” said Cassie
Schrock.
Now it is up to Andy Booth
to continue the rich tradition
Callaghan brought to the Ladies basketball program for
five straight years.
Booth was a finalist among
35 applicants who vied for
the popular position and will
be hired at the next Board
meeting.
Booth may not have the
stellar record Callaghan produced, but Booth is no stranger to winning on the court.
From 1998-2005 at Mansfield
Madison High School, Booth
racked up two league titles,
four sectional championships, two district runner ups,
and two coach of the league
awards.
Booth will be surrounded
by top of the line talent next
year as he leads star players:
Cassie Schrock, Jen Uhl, and
Laura Falkenberg to what
some hope could be a state
championship in the making.
The Bruin staff wishes Coach
Callaghan the best, and continued success.
Booth’s Resume
Coach Gramuglia instructs players during a JV softball game against Highland.
PHOTO BY KRISTIN SAYLOR
up to the high school players.
The JV girls did well this season under their new leadership.
They finished overall 16-6 and 113 and tied for first in the Suburban
League with Green High School.
When asked if he was going
to return as the JV softball coach
next year he said, “as of right
now, if the school asked me to,
yes,” and most of the softball
girls would definitely like to see
him remain as their coach. On the
subject of seeing Coach G returning next year, junior Lanie Melton
commented, “Definitely, I really
enjoy being a part of his team.”
“Gramuglia is very motivational and he always makes players want to improve their game.”
Even
though
Gramuglia
is coaching softball this 2005
season, he is still planning
on going back to being varsity wrestling coach next year.
Not only is Gramuglia
viewed as a great wrestling
coach, but he is also definitely
proving to be a well-respected JV softball coach as well.
Wadsworth High School
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-Head girls basketball
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-Last year record 18-6,
-Won Cardinal Conference Championship
-District Runner-up.
-Two league titles
-Four sectional championships
-Two District Runner
ups
-Two League Coach of
the year awards
-Two District Coach of
the year awards
-Four year varsity letter winner at Malone
from 1985-1989
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Malone
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Wadsworth will be
Special Education
BY CODY VALIANTE
Sports 2
Sports 2004-05
revisited
With this year’s sport season coming to an end, there
are still a few more Suburban
League titles at stake. So far
WHS teams have managed to
win five titles this year. Many
teams made it deep into the
state playoffs. Here are the records for each team this year:
Fall Sports
Football - 5-5
Boy’s Soccer - 14-3
Girl’s Soccer - 9-6-1
Girl’s Tennis - 14-4
Boy’s Cross Country - 7-7
Girl’s Cross Country - 7-0/SLC
Volleyball - 16-11
Boy’s Golf - 9-3
Girls Golf - 7-5
Winter Sports
May 2005
Cross country coaches hang up jackets
Lange and Martin end successful careers, new coaches ready to take on rolls
BY ZACH BERGER
After two very successful
coaching careers, Girl’s Cross
Country coach, John Martin, and
Boy’s Cross Country coach, Mark
Lange, have decided to retire.
These two men have been around
for a while and have been coaching for over twenty years; nineteen of them have been together.
Both of these wonderful coaches
were coaching when some of our
parents were here. They have
taught their young athletes great
lessons in not only sports, but life
was well.
“It will be weird without Lange
and Martin around,” Katie Stugmyer said.
Martin has compiled fourteen
Suburban League Championships
during his time as coach. Coaching
has been one of Martin’s favorite
activities during his teaching career. He will still be coaching basketball for a few more years.
“I really enjoyed the athletes
Girl’s Basketball - 19-3 w/SLC
Girl’s Swimming - 6-6
Gymnastics - 7-0 w/NEGC
Wrestling - 15-3 w/SLC
*Spring Sports
Girl’s Track - 7-0
Coaches Martin and Lange have been coaching for nineteen years and will continue their friendship forever.
and coaches, it was really fun.
Cross Country runners have
something special to them because being commited to this
sport requires the upmost amount
of passion,” said Martin.
Lange was an important influence for his athletes. Also, his
positive attitude and amazing dilligence helped mold his runners
into the great athletes and students they are today.
“I enjoyed coaching Cross
Country. I love working with runners. Plus, Wadsworth has good
Name: Davis
Name: Jones
Age: 18
Age: 15
Sport: Softball
Sport: Baseball
Season Highlight:
Hitting team high .379
Season Highlight:
Went 3 for 3 in Sectional
nament win vs Akron
Firestone
Boy’s Track - 6-1
Girl’s Softball - 14-4
Boy’s Baseball - 13-10
Boy’s Tennis - 5-10
*As of May 12, 2005.
2005-2006 Sport Preview
In the fall 2005 , the teams
to watch will be the soccer and
cross country teams. They have
strong returning athletes and
will be very competitive.
For winter sports, the teams
that should pack a powerful
punch will be the basketball
teams, the wrestling team, and
the gymnastics team. These
teams have experienced athletes
who will be ready to bring home
more league titles and maybe
even more state banners.
The spring sports teams to
watch will be the baseball and
track teams. Be prepared to
watch as younger athletes step
up to the challenge and bring
home the league title.
All the teams next year will
be fun to watch. Those above
are just a few of the many that
should have a successful sports
season for the Grizzlies next
year.
The Bruin staff wishes all
the athletes who will be leaving
this year good luck, and to all
the returning athletes, keep up
the good work.
athletes here,” Lange stated.
The two new coaches have a
lot of work ahead of them. The
Girl’s Cross Country Coach will
be Mr. Parry, one of the current
Girl’s Track Coaches. He expects
to continue the success of the
team by following Martin’s tradition and coaching styles.
“I have been working with
Martin for almost four years now,
and the traditions and coaching
styles he has developed are good.
I hope to continue with them and
have the success that he had,”
Parry said.
Mrs. Farr, otherwise known as
Miss Jay, will be taking over for
Lange and the Boy’s Cross Country team. She has the experience
and knowledge to help lead the
boys to a successful season next
fall. One of her major goals is to
increase the number of participants in the sport. Then she wants
to win the league title. She knows
how hard it is for the coaches to
be leaving, especially with all
that they have contributed for the
sport.
“Martin and Lange cared
about the kids, and they have
done all they can for them. Leaving was a hard decision for them,”
Farr stated.
These two amazing coaches
will surely not be forgotten. They
have worked their tails off for
many years and their hard work
has paid off. The administration
as well as the students of WHS
wish these two coaches luck in
their future endeavors.
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
Boy’s Basketball - 11-11
Boy’s Swimming - 8-2
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Senior athletes prepare to say goodbye
BY KAT LITTLE
With the year coming to an
end coaches and athletes are preparing to say goodbyes.
The last couple of months for
a senior athlete are not just dedicated to trying to finish the season
the best you can; they are also to
determine what you are going to
do with the rest of your life. This
means trying to find where you
will be going to college.
Finding the right college and
getting the grades to get into that
college can be a very stressful
thing to do. Being able to compete in sports and keep the grades
you need is a really great accomplishment. Here is where this
years senior athletes will be going
to college.
Female Senior Athletes
Lauren Davis: Indiana
Brittany Schmeltzer: Otterbein
*Ashleigh Ralston: Malone
College
‫ ٭‬Meredith Antal: Mount
Union College
Leslie McCammon: U. of Toledo
LeAnn Srock: Mount Union
College
‫ ٭‬Emily Lyren: U.S. Naval
Academy
‫ ٭‬Ashley Veal: U. of Akron
‫ ٭‬Ashley Brown: Mount Vernon Nazarene College
*Keli-Jo White: Coastal Carolina U.
Sarah Strubbe: Ohio State U.
Karen Hall: U. of Akron
Mandy Jack: Miami of Ohio
Jamie Kauffman: Dennison U.
Annie Bruce: U. of Akron
Mandy Laubaugh: Brigham
Young U.
Aubrey Alexander: U. of Cincinnati
Margaret Wheeland: Anderson U.
Katie Davis: U. of Toledo
Brittani Watts: U. of Akron
Brooke Evans: Kent State U.
Allison Richardson: U. of Toledo
Megan Billings: Ashland U.
Jamie Tropkoff: U. of Akron
Emily Davies: Ohio Northern
Senior Miller winning the state title
Male Senior Athletes
Brian Day: U. of Akron
Mike Latin: U. of Akron
Chris Barlow: U. of Cincinnati
Adam McCaman: U. of Cincinnati
Mike Havens : U. of Toledo
Bryan Eby: Malone College
‫ ٭‬Pat Brink: Kent State U.
Nick Campagna: Ohio U.
Greg Cotey: Ohio Northern
U.
Patrick Cottingham: U. of Akron
‫٭‬Jeff Dobbins: Youngstown
State U.
David Guthrie: West Virginia
U.
Jason Kelty: Xavier U.
Kyle Kurowski: Miami U. of
Ohio
‫٭‬Mitch Laubaugh: U.S. Naval
Academy, after a 2 year church
mission
‫٭‬Jake Miller: U. of Akron
‫٭‬Justin Moser: Ashland U.
Billy Painter : U. of Akron
‫٭‬Cory Schreck: Youngstown
State U.
Bryce Storm: Xavier U.
Brian Svenson: Ohio State U.
‫٭‬Kurt Tighe: Ohio U.
Brian Warters: Kent State U.
Andy Farver: Ashland U.
‫٭‬Andrew Lang: Mount Union
College
U.
‫٭‬Steve Fracasso: Wright State
‫٭‬Nate Flath: Bluffton College
‫٭‬Brian Anderson: Heidleberg
College
Seth Costello: Ohio State U.
Carlton Rodrigo: Xavier U.
‫٭‬Josh Kallai: Muskingham
College
‫٭‬Timmy Miller: Ohio Northern U.
Jimmy Firis: U. of Akron
Jeff Thornsbury: U. of AkronWayne College
*Tyler Gibbs: Muskingham
College
Mike Adams: St. Vincent College
Drew Renacci: U. of Michigan
Ben Cargill: U. of Akron
Jordan Busson: Baldwin Wallace College
Bubba Krauss: Northwestern
U.
Adam Smith: Muskingham
College
Nick Solitario: U. of Akron
‫ ٭‬Will be participating in the
sport at the college
This is not a complete list. This list
was submitted by the coaches. Some
athletes may be missing from coaches
that did not turn in their lists.
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Music
May 2005
Local bands rock for cure
BY JAMIE STOUT
Over the last few weeks,
hundreds of flyers and numerous announcements promoting
the Rock The Cure benefit show
had been distributed throughout the halls of both the middle
school and high school. On the
evening of Saturday April 30,
over 120 people came to the
middle school and witnessed
some of the most talented local
bands perform.
Vegas, from Akron, and Two
in a Row, from Cleveland, performed original pieces with
a punk/emo sound. The well
known band Paralypsis performed numbers with more of
a hard rock sound. The night
was filled with meaningful
lyrics and sore vocal chords.
Those who attended this
special event can tell you
how big of a success it was.
“As my first rock concert,
it was definitely a lot of fun! It
was exciting and different,” responded junior Christine LaDu.
Not only was this night a success for each of the bands, but it
raised $2,000. That $2,000 will be
going to the American Cancer Society and will help raise money for
Relay For Life ,which will be held
in June at Copley High School.
We all know that cancer has hit
home to us here at Wadsworth on
more than one ocassion. An additional $250 has been raised for
Jon Grubb, who has been fighting Hodgkins Disease for the last
year. Aside from the Kylie Jane
bracelets and continuous help for
the Saylor family, the organizers
of this event could not pass up another chance to raise more money.
“I knew right at the first strum
of the guitar that we would be
doing this again,” said the brains
behind the concert, junior Taylor
Dungjen. Rock The Cure Part Two
will be taking place June 12th.
“I love this idea! I was not
able to go to the first one, but
after I heard about it, there is
no way I could miss Part Two!”
said the very musicaly inclined
sophomore Drew Constantine.
So as the school year comes
to an end, clean out your locker, throw away all the crumpled flyers, and prepare to be
rocked again and so much more.
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testants improve
Barrino’s
secand
hearing
Randy Jackson The final contestants for the fourth season of American Idol are Carrie Under- ond album Free
Yourself have been
say ‘yo yo you wood, Bo Bice, and Vonzell Solomon. PHOTO COURTESY OF IDONONFOX.COM
released
recentson. According to MSN.com,
can blow’ each
week keeps me interested,” re- 25% of the American public ly by the previous idols.
Despite the diverse opinions
plied Jeff Harsh when asked about plans to watch the final weeks of
his addiction to American Idol. Idol to see if their favorite wins. of American Idol, it is definitely
Idol competes each week for something that has caught on.
Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood,
Anthony Federov and Vonzell the nation’s television viewing As the fourth season comes to
Solomon will compete for the minutes. It seems that the mil- a close, the only thing you can
last few weeks of May to finish lions of addicted viewers have do is cast your vote and preoff the fourth season of Ameri- something to look forward to for a pare yourself for another season.
can Idol. Each contestant var- while. Whether you enjoy watchTune in on Tuesday nights
ies distinctly in singing and ing the not-so-talented perform- to watch the remaining conperforming styles. Bo Bice is ers make fools of themselves or testants compete and Wednesa rock-n-roll singer, while Un- you just want a new music sensa- days to see who gets voted off.
BY DAN OTANICAR
derwood is a country western
star. Federov could be the next
boy band sensation, and Solomon may be the prototype fourth
member for Destiny’s Child.
The first three seasons kept
the nation entertained and coming back for more. Many agree
that this reputation has carried
throughout
this current sea-
Who Is Mike Jones?
There is one name ringing louder in the rap underground than
any other right now, and that name is Mike Jones. Raised in Houston, Texas, Mike Jones began rapping in 2001. He began his own
record label under the name of Ice Age Entertainment. His talents
did not go unnoticed. He soon recieved a deal with Reebok, and
then he landed a major label with DJ Micheal Watts as his manager. DJ Micheal Watts is the owner of Swishahouse, his record
label, and known as the master of Chopped-and-Screwed, Watts’s
CD. Mike Jones album “Who is Mike Jones?” is already ranked
among the top ten in the country. The latest single off the album
Still Tippin, is being recognized and will soon be known nationwide. Soon everyone will know: Who Is Mike Jones?
Junior Porter, the lead guitarist for Hayden Calling, performs his own original
pieces at the Rock The Cure, a concert that helped raise money for Relay for Life.
PHOTO BY CAITLIN DAVIES
Billboard’s Top- Billboard’s TopTen Singles
Ten Albums
1. Stand Up- Dave Mathews
Band
2. Make Believe- Weezer
3. Something to Be- Rob
Thomas
4. The Massacre.-50 Cent
5. With Teeth - Nine Inch
Nails
6. Modern Day Drifter- Dierks Bentley
7. Love. Angel. Music.
Baby. - Gwen Stefani
8. Something To Be- Rob
Thomas
9. Who Is Mike Jones?
- Mike Jones
10. Devils and Dust- Bruce
Springsteen
1. Hollaback Girl-Gwen
Stefani
2. We Belong Together-Mariah Carey
3. Oh-Ciara ft. Ludacris
4. Just a Lil Bit-50 Cent
5. Hate It Or Love It- The
Game Featuring 50 Cent
6. Don’t Phunk With My
Heart-Black Eyed Peas
7. Lonely No More-Rob
Thomas
8. Since U Been Gone- Kelly
Clarkson
9. Slow Down- Bobby Valentino
10.
Lists provided by
www.billboard.com
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Upcoming summer concerts attract fans
BY JOSH SNYDER
For all you music fanatics, this
summer vows to be a great one.
There will be genres for all listeners. Whether you like country,
rap, or rock, there is bound to be a
concert out there for you.
One of this summer’s biggest
concerts is The Vans’ Warped
Tour. This concert includes over
50 bands scheduled to play in
over 40 different locations. It will
include music from popular rock
groups such as Something Corporate, Fall Out Boy and Hawthorne
Heights, just to name a few. You
will be able to catch Vans Warped
Tour in Cleveland’s Tower City
Amphitheater on July 21. You
can purchase tickets online for
just $33.50.
Rascal Flatts promises to be
one of the biggest, if not the biggest, country concert this Summer. The band first became popular in 2000 when they put up three
pop-culture country songs into the
top ten charts. The band struck
again in 2002 when they released
their second album, Melt. After
their second album hit stores,
they went on their first national
tour with Toby Keith. Last year,
Rascal Flatts toured with Kenny
Chesney, who has topped the
music charts for the last decade.
“I cannot wait to see my
favorite band, Rascal
Flatts, in concert this
summer.”
Hereda, 11
They will now come to Blossom
Music Center on June 12, and
tickets start at $25.
Eminem and 50 Cent also plan
to tour this summer. They will tour
together with the
Anger Management
Tour during July
and early August.
They are scheduled
to perform in 21
shows this summer.
“It is gonna be
off the hizzle to see
50 Cent and Eminem in concert,”
said
sophomore
Ryan
‘Shaheed’
Capps.
50 Cent and
Eminem come to
Columbus, Ohio on
July 8 at the Germain
Amphitheater. Eminem and
50 Cent began perOne of this year’s most popular bands the Killers, will sing at Lollapalooza which is stationed in
forming together
Chicago’s Grant Park, This is set to begin July 23. PICTURE COURTESY OF WWW.ISLANDRECORDS.COM
last year and have
completely revolutionized the
modern rap culture, so this
concert is a must see.
Lollapalooza plans to have
a record turnout at their upcoming concert. This year’s
line-up is bigger than ever,
with over 60 bands scheduled
to play on five different stages. Some of the bands and
artists playing include Weezer, The Killers, Pixies and
even Billy Idol. Tickets are
still on sale online, and a pass
for both days will cost about
$100, with additional service
charges. The concert will take
place in Chicago’s Grant Park
and is July 23 and 24.
Green Day is on its biggest
tour, which kicked off May 13
and will continue until early
October. The band just recently put out its newest album,
American Idiot. Their concert
plans to hit 39 different cities on their nation-wide tour.
They will come to EJ Nutter
Center in Dayton, Ohio on
August 14 at 7 p.m. You can
get tickets off the internet to
this concert for $135. Ticket
prices will vary elsewhere.
From early May until late
October, concert season is officially in session. Whether
you are a country fan planning to see Rascal Flatts, or
a rock fan planning to see
Green Day, this summer has a
concert for you.
May 2005
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Top Box Office
Movie Sales
1. Kingdom of Heaven
2. House of Wax
3. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to
the Galaxy
4. Crash
5. The Interpreter
6. XXX: State of the Union
7. The Amityville Horror
8. Sahara
9. A Lot Like Love
10. Fever Pitch
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yahoo.com
Top Movie Rentals
1. Meet the Fockers
2. Lemony Snicket’s A Series
of Unfortunate Events
3. Blade: Trinity
4. Ocean’s Twelve
5. Spanglish
6. Sideways
7. Hotel Rwanda
8. New Darkness
9. New The Assassination of
Richard Nixon
10. After the Sunset
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Summer movies bring variety to theaters
BY ROCHELLE O’NEIL
The countdown is on. For all
those keeping track, there is less
than a week left of school. Now
that summer is well on its way,
what are students planning on doing for these three long awaited
months? Chances are, at some
time during the summer, each
student will make plans to see
“I’m so excited to see
Dukes of Hazzard because my first true love
is Daisy Duke in them cut
off jeans.”
-Steve McKeen, 10
at least one movie in the theater.
With so many movies due to premier in the coming months, there
is bound to be a movie for everyone.
First, there is a chick flick to
end the school year with-MonsterIn-Law, starring Jane Fonda and
Jennifer Lopez, which premiered
May 13. Lopez plays a woman
who has finally met “the man of
her dreams.” The only problem is
his overbearing and controlling
mother. Comedian Wanda Sykes
also adds a touch of humor to the
movie’s already entertaining plot.
Along with the many people
and their buckets of popcorn
coming to see it, War of the
Worlds is expected to hit theaters
June 29. This production is directed by Steven Spielberg, stars
Tom Cruise, and has an out of
this world twist. This production
will be Cruise and Spielberg’s attempt to redeem themselves after
Minority Report, which struggled
to earn enough to cover cost of
production.
Local fanatics will love the
loaded cast of Dukes of Hazzard,
which includes Jessica Simpson,
Johnny Knoxville, Sean William
Scott, Burt Reynolds, and even
Willie Nelson.
“The summer movie I am excited about is Dukes of Hazzard
because only my favorite person
in the world is in it-Jessica Simpson! I Love her,” said senior
Chrissie Derhammer.
Sophomore Steve McKeen
said, “I can’t wait to see Dukes
of Hazzard because my first true
love is Daisy Duke in them cut off
jeans.”
The three Duke cousins find
themselves in many situations,
always trying to avoid the police.
Their efforts are to try to save
the family farm from the corrupt
commisioner of Hazzard County.
Unfortunately for McKeen, he
will have to wait until August 5
for the film to come to theaters.
Johnny Depp is certainly a
master of all trades, taking on
yet another very different and
unique role as Willie Wonka in
the remake of Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory. Does this
classic story really need an intro-
duction?
According to moviefone.com,
Star Wars: Episode III is the most
awaited film of the summer. This
third and final Star Wars film tells
about Anakin Skywalker’s turn
to “the dark side.” Luckily for all
the Star Wars fans out there, the
film just could not wait until summer. It premiered May 19 and is
already making millions.
Big time movie stars Angelina
Jolie and Brad Pitt perform together in a film that covers all categories. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, an
action, adventure, and romance
movie, is set to premier June 10.
The movie features a married
couple, Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Pitt
and Jolie) who each lead separate
work lives. What the two do not
know is that they are both hired
assassins. When the next target
turns out to be their own spouse,
things get tricky.
If you are more of a family
type of person, Rebound comes to
theatres July 1. The comedy stars
Martin Lawrence as a hotshot college basketball coach who throws
a fit during one of the games. In
order to redeem himself, he has
to start from scratch. He has to
take over a middle school basketball team who, to put it nicely,
needs a lot of work.
No matter what you are into,
this summer promises to bring
something for everyone. From
action movies to chick flicks, the
theatres have a fool proof line up
prepared for all.
Johnny Depp takes on yet another very diverse role playing Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which is set to premier July 15. PICTURE COURTESY OF
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