October 2012

Wadsworth High School
Newspaper II/III
October 2012
The
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“Celebrating 141 years of
Excellence in Education”
Volume xxxiviii No. 1
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Ohio law makes texting, driving illegal
BY CHAD PEGRIM
AND REBECCA ADAMS
According to a study by Car and
Driver magazine, texting and driving
is more dangerous than driving drunk.
The study compared texting and
driving to other dangerous driving
habits, such as reading e-mails and
driving over the legal blood-alcohol
concentration.
They conducted the study on a
deserted air strip. The driver would
first accelerate to 70 miles per hour,
and proceed to hit the brakes at a line
on the strip. The timer would start
when he crossed the line and end
when he hit the brakes.
The first driver was unimpaired. He
reacted in 0.54 seconds. The driver
who was drunk took 6.38 seconds to
brake. The driver who read e-mails
took 50.94 seconds to brake. Lastly,
the driver who composed and sent a
text took 98.54 seconds.
“The numbers make sense because
when you are texting, your eyes are
not focused on the road; they are on
the screen,” said Hosanna Jansen, 10.
Based on the results of the study,
texting and driving is a dangerous and
possibly fatal habit. It inhibits one’s
ability to have a fast reaction time
to a situation that needs immediate
attention, such as stopped traffic.
As a result of the amount of
deaths related to texting and driving,
Governor Kasich, whose parents
were killed by a drunk driver, signed
a bill on June 1, 2012, which aims to
deter distracted driving.
The law took effect Aug. 31, 2012,
with a six-month warning period.
Once the warning period is over on
March 1, 2013, texting and driving
will be a ticket-worthy offense.
The fine for texting and driving
for teenagers will be $150, and a two
month suspension of the offender’s
license will be enforced. Multiple
offenses can result in a $300 fine and
loss of one’s license.
“That fine seems reasonable,” said
Jake Hartman, 12.
Ohio is now on the list of more
than 75 percent of states which have
a law in effect against texting and
driving.
Survey predicts diminishing
turnout at national, local polls
P o l i t i c i a n s a d d re s s v o t e r a p a t h y
BY REBECCA ADAMS
The Unlikely/Unregistered
Voter Poll conducted in August
by USA Today and Suffolk
University has shown that of the
225,499,000 eligible citizens in
the United States, 90 million
will likely pass up their right
to cast a ballot in November.
In the 2008 general election,
that number was 80 million.
For Medina County alone, of
the 126,072 eligible citizens at
the time of the 2008 elections,
35,420 people did not vote.
According
to
Adam
Friedrick, Medina County
Commissioner, there are three
reasons causing the indifference
among citizens: “One, America
has been so successful for so
long that generations have
come to believe that it will
always be that way. Two,
people do not respect the
right to vote like they should.
Three, people refuse to educate
themselves about the candidates
and feebly claim, ‘I do not
like any of the candidates.’”
Of the 800 people who
participated in the previously
mentioned poll, 59 percent
will not vote in the upcoming
election because “nothing
ever gets done; it is a bunch of
empty promises,” 54 percent
PHOTO courtesy of MCT CAMPUS
Texting and driving injures nearly half a million Americans every year, according
to Distraction.gov.
See “Diminishing”on page 10
What is your thought on school lunches? Also see lunch story on health page 14.
Billy, 11
Sophie, 9
Leslie, 10
I buy two lunches everyday, and
I bring a packed lunch too.
I buy school lunches everyday
because I do not have time to
pack my own in the morning.
I think they should have more
fruits and vegetables for students
who have braces.
Inside
the
Bruin:
David , 12
I do not buy school lunches
because the lines are too long
and I do not like the school food.
FANTASY TEACHER LEAGUE
– page 4
IPhone 5
Apple makes significant changes to its new
iPhone
– page 9
NFL VS. NCAA
Ribbon cutting ceremony officially opens school.
- page 3
I buy if I forget to pack, usually I
choose the salad bar option.
index Page
High school teachers face off
photo courtesy of Glen Rutherford
Mr. Schmeltzer, Jr., Teacher
Students decide which league is more
entertaining
Editorial.........................................................2
News.............................................................3
Opinion......................................................4,5
Ads ...............................................6, 7, 15, 16
Features .......................................................8
Entertainment............................................... 9
Picture Pages ........................................10, 11
Sports....................................................12, 13
Health..........................................................14
Of the Month...............................................17
Speakout.....................................................18
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Brewin’ Debate
The time is now
Editorial
Homecoming has come and
gone, the first nine weeks is
halfway over, and now the fall
sports season is coming to an
end. Through the craziness of
the new school and starting so
late, I feel that our school spirit
has been put on pause.
Last year at football
and basketball games our
student section was by
far the most spirited. We
had great senior leaders
to start chants and to get
the student section fired
up.
Josh Kipfer, Brad
Virgin, and Josh Weiss,
were the known faces of
the student section last
year. Although we depended on
them to help get the crowd loud,
the juniors, sophomores, and
freshman were a big contribution
to the success.
This year, we have Dylan
Galford, 12, Chris Joyce, 12, and
Haley Hassinger. 12, making a
great effort to bring back that
unity.
E ditorial
The Bruin
October 2012
The problem is, none of the
underclassmen are wanting to
participate. The seniors can only
yell so loud.
So why the sudden lack in
school spirit?
Although we only have two
football games left, we can still
fight to bring back the student
section we all know and love.
This will prepare us when
basketball season arrives here
shortly.
We at The Bruin encourage
the student section to come
together, open up, and enjoy
the high school experience. We
should not be afraid to show
enthusiasm and join in the fun.
With all of the changes we have
gone through it is obviously not
easy to stay focused on school
spirit. Yet, the spirit of our
school is what made Wadsworth
so special at the old school, and
we can use the new school to
make all of the changes our own.
This is our home and it is time
we start making a mark.
Should high schoolers still trick-or-treat?
NO
YES
By Scott Campbell
by Devon Gilkerson
I do not think high school kids should
still trick-or-treat. As a high school student,
running around in a costume asking people for
candy is absolutely absurd. We are all coming
to the age in which trick-or-treating is just
unacceptable.
The maturity level of a high school student
should be higher than that of a twelve-year old.
Teenagers running around in scary costumes
could also potentially spook the young
children. It could also cause them emotional
distress later in life.
Parents buy candy for the young children,
not for the young men and women. The
surplus of candy that these young children will
be feasting on will continue to dwindle if the
high school students continue to invade into
the terrain of these young kids.
It is safe to assume the candy crusade could
come to a hault if these pesky teens do not
come to an abrupt stop. I fear for the future
of the young trick-or-treaters along with
Halloween if immature teenagers continue to
cause this problem.
If a high schooler wants to trick-or-treat, they
should feel more than welcome to do so. It is
still socially acceptable, and I can not imagine
a future where our rights to trick-or-treat would
be revoked. The night of Halloween is the
one night that us high schoolers can dress up
however we want and not be judged.
The only high school students that do not
trick-or-treat are “too mature.” In other words,
they are dull, uninteresting people that have
forgotten how to have fun. If only they would
give it a shot one more time, they would realize
what they have been missing out on.
The thrill of dressing up with your friends
in intricate costumes with a whole night of
adventure ahead is only one part of it. The
multitude of candy is also a reason why so many
teens still trick-or-treat. Although parents that
hand out the candy may get angry at the sight
of a teenage trick-or-treater on their doorstep,
there is absolutely no reason that we can not be
there. With this in mind, I hope that the number
of high school trick-or-treaters will rise in the
future.
N e w S c h o o l R e a c t i o ns
Dear Editor,
The senior commons at the
old school had a working TV,
vending machines, and much
more space to move around.
With this new school, the TV
does not even work and to get
something to eat or drink we
have to go all the way down
to the cafeteria. The tables are
extremely crowded. There is
plenty of space up there, the
tables just need to be spread out
more. This would help with the
crowding problems quite a bit.
Paige Moore, 12
Dear Editor,
I am writing you on how I
feel about the setup of the new
school. There are a lot of goods
and bads about the school. I like
how it is more of an organized
school as far as classes go, but
the lunch line is not organized
at all. The thing that bothers me
the most is how far the lockers
are from the classes. I would
like for the tardy bell to be
expanded another minute.
Hunter Williams, 11
Dear Editor,
There is no courtyard which
means there is no chance to go
outside. We have that sidewalk
outside of the building at the
end of each wing that we go
on during fire drills and I feel
like we should be able to walk
on it after classes. On top of
not being able to go outside at
all during the day, the windows
do not even open so there is no
chance for fresh air throughout
the day. Last year at lunch,
weather permitting, you would
be able to go outside after you
were done eating and hang out
with your friends while waiting
for classes to start again. It was
a nice break from being stuck
inside all day during class.
Tyson Heideman, 10
Shannon Imber, 11
Dear Editor,
It is starting to get really
cold and it takes forever to
walk to the front. They should
keep the doors that are closest
to the middle school open for
us to come in, especially in
the winter. No one wants to
walk that far in rain or snow.
It is also hard when the busses
get here late and we have to
hurry and walk all the way to
the front of the school so we
are not late. It would be a lot
easier to just have the doors
open in the back so we can be
less rushed and on time.
Anna Trogdon, 10
Aubrey Virgin, 10
Bruin Staff
Editor-in-chief: Maggie Williams
Associate Editor: Ally Malkowski
Assistant Editor: Kayla Lockwood
Managing Editors: Brooke Tittle, Jenny Wise, Kenny Tollett, and Clay Smalley
Marketing Manager: Clay Smalley
Front Page: Page Editor: Rebecca Adams Reporters: Chad Pegrim
Editorial: Page Editor: Mathias Zollinger Reporters: Scott Campbell, Devon Gilkerson
Entertainment: Page Editor: Grace Rhodes Reporter: Ryan Landolph
Speakout: Page Editor: Nathan Pound Reporter: Sabrina Parsons
Opinion 1: Page Editor: Sarah Berger Reporter: Hannah Neff
Opinion 2: Page Editor: Leah Runkle Reporters: Matt Grey
Features: Page Editor: Carly Cundiff Reporter: Katelyn Storad
Health: Page Editior: Brooke Fick Reporter: Stephanie Herron
News: Page Editor: Ari Jones Reporter: Jordan Schleigh
Picture Pages: Editors: Kayla Sunkin, Brooke Tittle
Sports 1: Page Editor: Dean Brennan Reporter: Erica Hantzsche
Sports 2: Page Editor: Patrick Long Reporter: Connor Sherrill
Of The Month: Page Editor: Jamie Witschey Reporter: Baylee Conrad
Ads/Business Manager: Mathias Zollinger Assistant: Devon Gilkerson, Scott Campbell
Adviser: John Gramuglia
Dear Editor,
Our school has reduced the
number of papers each student
can use, leaving every student
to print from home, and teachers
encouraging electronic use of
documents. Which brings me
to the question, why are we
unable to use smart phones,
tablets and laptops in the school
environment? Some surveys
say 98% of all high school
students have cell phones,
tablets, and laptops. If we could
access these technologies in the
classroom it would prepare us
even more for college as most
colleges use these devices in the
classroom.
Maddie Capron, 10
Dear Editor,
I want the lunches to be a little
better. Right now I am a little
dissapointed when I go to buy
my lunch and there is nothing
in there that I even want to look
at. I think if they upgraded the
lunches, more students would
want to buy.
Nick Hewitt, 10
Dear Editor,
I am writing to you
regarding how I feel about
the new school and its flaws.
One of the many things in the
new school that I do not like
is the cold climates in most
of the classes. I have to wear
a winter jacket or sweatshirt
because of how cold it is.
Also, I dislike how our lights
randomly turn off and on. I
also do not like that there is
not more parking and that we
cannot hang anything on the
walls.
Shane Mast, 10
Rory Finegan, 10
Editorial Policy
The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces
the October 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 adviser.
The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We,
as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities
as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights
include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively
disruptive to the school process.
The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion,
color, creed or 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.
N ews
A word from our
principal
October 2012
The Bruin
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Newest Grizzly takes shape from local artist
BY ARIANNA JONES
Local artist Mick Wood of
Akron, Ohio, was given a mission:
sculpt a Grizzly bear for the high
school. The bear took Wood
about five months with hours
of hard work put in every day.
Now the school has a mission:
Give the new bear a name.
different sculptures featured
in movies such as Michael
Bay’s 1998 hit, Armageddon.
Many students agree that
the bear really adds to the fiery
passion within the student body.
“The realistic sculpture really
demonstrates our hard core Grizzly
pride here in Wadsworth. We are
the real deal,” said Matt Alic, 12.
Name the newest Grizzly:
First, I want to thank our
student body again for a great
opening of school. Dealing with
multiple changes can be taxing
emotionally and physically, but
as Wadsworth students tend to
do very well, you adapted and
adjusted to our new building
dynamics and all the nuances
that have come with it.
Second, we recently passed
the halfway mark of the first
grading period.
Are you
focused on learning? Are you
doing the work to achieve high
marks in each class? If you are
college bound, it is important to
maintain a good portfolio of who
you are academically: building
or sustaining a solid GPA (over
a 3.0); taking classes on your
transcript that demonstrate
rigor, such as AP, Honors, and
PSEOP classes; sustain great
attendance; doing your best
on the ACT or SAT entrance
exams; and most importantly
learning the material bone-deep,
not just through memorization
or to pass a certain quiz/test.
Your life as a busy student
requires you to perform as
professionals do in areas of time
management,
organizational
skills, and prioritizing what is
important. As a teenager, don’t
confuse what is important with
what is “fun”, although it is
important that you do continue
to find appropriate enjoyment
while being a high school
student.
We have two important
academic
dates
soon
approaching.
On Monday,
Nov. 5, we will celebrate our
student’s academic success
from the 2011-12 school year
with our annual Academic
Awards Ceremony. Students
will receive academic letters,
certificates of recognition,
and presented on stage at the
O.J. Work Auditorium. The
ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.
If you are invited to attend to
be recognized, please clear your
busy schedule to be present.
We also will induct our newest
members into the National
Honor Society on Tuesday, Nov.
20, again starting at 7:00 p.m.
This ceremony may be in our
new Performing Arts Center
(PAC) at WHS.
In conclusion, please continue
to plan ahead and be prepared to
succeed in every class you take
during this school year. It is
YOUR responsibility to do so.
Remember the 5 P’s – Proper
Preparation Prevents Poor
Performance!
We are . . . Wadsworth!
Mr. Parsons
Your Name: “Everyone likes a challenge
at times, so this gave me the
inspiration to prove to myself
that, yes, I can do a bear, a big
Grizzly bear. So that is one of
the reasons why I put a lot of
love and care into sculpting this
Grizzly along with a face that
I wanted everyone to be proud
of at the school,” said Wood.
The bear, located in the main
entrance of the building, is one
of many sculptures created by
Wood. He also worked on many
Home-
The bear remains nameless
at the moment, but The BRUIN
staff along with Wood is holding
a contest to name the new Grizzly.
“I heard everyone loves him,
and I cannot wait to hear what
name the students and staff will
come up with for him. A big
thanks to you all for picking me
to be the artist to make your bear
out of so many great artists, and
GO GRIZZLIES!” said Wood.
Fill out the form above to
submit a name that best suits the
bear and return to room 1403.
Construction shakes school
BY CHAD PEGRIM
Students around the school
have been noticing an erratic
and low-frequency rumbling.
The rumbling is distracting, and
teachers and students in most of
the school have been affected
negatively by this phenomenon. “It makes me ill,” said Mrs.
MacDowell.
In the student parking lot,
construction workers have been
taking steps toward leveling the
lot and laying down a base of
gravel to pave over.
First, a truck brings in a load
of gravel and pours it out. Then,
a bulldozer spreads out the
gravel evenly over sections of
the parking lot. The final step is
when the steam roller flattens the
gravel down into a solid base for
the black top to lay over.
The construction workers made
their way from the back of the lot
to the front. As the construction
got closer to the school, the halls
began to rumble and shake.
Certain heavy machinery,
such as a steam roller, can move
ground as well as air in the form
of low-frequency sound waves.
Lower frequencies are less
likely to be dispersed by walls of
buildings.
Construction
becomes
a
problem when in close proximity
to a large building such as a school.
Low- frequency vibrations can
have health consequences such as
stress, dizziness and nausea.
However, this is only after
long-term exposure. The building
is at a safe distance so that
damaging effects, like cracks in
the structure of the high school,
are avoided. Students are not at
risk for a more serious illness or
irritation.
“The vibration got so bad that I
had to ask to move to a different
desk,” said Kennedy Copeland,
12.
Sometime in the future when
the construction is finished, the
effect of construction near the
school will no longer be an issue.
PHOTO BY JOHN GRAMUGLIA
Sculptor, Mick Wood, presents the bear with his mother there for his support.
NEWS BRIEFS
National Merit Scholarship Program
Semi-Finalists Announced
Three Seniors Receive Honor
On Sept. 12, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the
58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically
talented high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in
the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth
more than $32 million dollars. Wadsworth High School is proud
to announce that three seniors have earned the title of Semifinalist
for 2013. The seniors are Grace Cammarn, Samuel Drury, and Alan
McPherson. Congratulations to each student!
WHS Recognized by U.S .News & World Report as
Top High School
Wadsworth High School has received recognition through an
annual report issued by US News & World Report. The recognition
is a “Bronze” designation as one of the top public high schools in the
U.S.
Tribe gets new chief
After a difficult losing streak this season, Indians pick up
Terry Francona, a new manager to replace Manny Acta, who was
let go on Sept. 27.
Ribbon cutting ceremony
A dedication ceremony was held at Wadsworth High School on
Sept. 17, 2012 in honor of the new building. The ceremony included
talks by Superintendent Dr. Dale Fortner, Project Administrator Bill
Courson and school board President, Jim McIlvaine. The marching
band was a big contributor to the festivities.
Lincoln Elementary earns 2012 National Blue Ribbon
Wadsworth City School Lincoln Elementary was named a 2012
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States
Department of Education. Lincoln Elementary is one of only 13
outstanding public schools from Ohio to receive the 2012 National
Blue Ribbon Schools award.
American hero dies, legend lives on
BY JORDAN SCHLEIGH
One of the most recognized
astronauts, Neil Armstrong, will
always be associated with his
famous first steps on the moon
that took the nation’s breath away,
but he, himself, has taken his last
breath.
Some remember him as a great
husband, father, grandfather,
brother and friend; however, most
remember him as the first man to
walk on the moon.
Neil Alden Armstrong passed
away on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the
age of 82 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“We are heartbroken to share
the news that Neil Armstrong
has passed away following
complications resulting from
cardiovascular procedures. He
had undergone heart surgery
with no complications during
the procedure. His sudden death
was a surprise to all,” said the
Armstrong family in a recent
interview with CNN.
Before Armstrong made history
in 1969, he was an aerospace
engineer, naval aviator, university
professor and served as a naval
officer during the Korean War.
There was not a defining
moment when Armstrong decided
to become an astronaut, but in
1958 he was chosen to be in the
U.S. Air Force’s, Man In Space
Soonest program. The selection
lead him to be one of seven pilotengineers selected to fly into
space.
After orbiting the moon in the
Gemini 8, Gemini 11 and Apollo
8, Armstrong was offered to be
the commander of Apollo 11.
On July 20, 1969 at 8:17
p.m., Armstrong landed on the
moon and transmitted, “Houston,
Tranquility Base here. The
Eagle has landed.” At 2:56 a.m.,
Armstrong took the first step on
the moon and following were the
famous words, “That is one small
step for [a] man, one giant leap
for mankind.”
Armstrong had done the
impossible and made the decision
that he had made his last flight
into space.
After
Armstrong’s
space
career, he acted as a spokesman
for several businesses, taught
in the Department of Aerospace
Engineering at the University
of Cincinnati, divorced and
remarried and lived in Cincinnati
until the day he died.
As described by the White
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
Neil Armstrong’s NASA photo I.D,
taken July 1, 1969.
House, Armstrong was “among
the greatest of American heroes
— not just of his time, but of all
time.”
Although Armstrong has passed
away, what he accomplished in
his life will never die.
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O PINION 1
THE BRUIN
October 2012
Fantasy teacher league
Teachers drafted into fantasy league, pitted against each other
Opinion By hannah
Do you love fantasy leagues?
Do you enjoy school? If you
said yes to either one of these
questions, then you are in luck.
You can now see them both
together every month in your high
school newspaper.
It is time for Fantasy Teacher
League!
This does not actually involve
football, but is based off of the idea
of the Fantasy Football League.
The teachers were chosen
randomly, and a bracket was
made. On the last issue of The
Bruin, you can vote for your
favorite teacher to win.
Being a part of The Bruin, we
want everyone to be involved:
teachers,
students,
tutors,
everyone.
“This sounds really fun and I
cannot wait for the outcome! I
love football and I love school
so why not combine both?” said
Kiersten Castner, 11.
“I am not the biggest fan when it
comes to football, but this sounds
fun,” said Emily Triplett, 10.
“I bet this will be an awesome
page to look at. I cannot wait to see
who wins,” said Hope Leonhard,
11.
Look out for a new update
each month to see which teachers
continue in the competition and
which ones do not.
“This sounds like a lot of fun!
Hopefully everything works out
for this. I cannot wait to see which
teacher wins,” said Dominic Cart,
11.
In each issue, we will show you
who is winning and losing, and
who will go onto the semi-finals
and finals.
We would like to thank the
teachers here at Wadsworth
High School for going above
and beyond with their jobs. We
would also like for the student
body to know that we are lucky
to have their help and dedication
toward our education.
League
Mr. Jurey
Mr. Callaghan
Mrs. Csaky
Mrs. Beavers
Semi-Final 1
Semi-Final 2
FINAL
Mrs. North
Mrs. Farr
PHOTO BY HANNAH NEFF
Mrs. North is ready for the competition
against the other teachers.
Mr. Flaherty
Bracket
Mr. Yaggi
Jurey, Csaky face off
Opinion By Sarah
My match up for October puts
Mr. Jurey against Mrs. Csaky.
This month The Bruin staff picks
who wins; the rest of the months,
the student body will have the
chance to pick.
Mr. Jurey
Jurey, also known as the ‘Bill
Nye’ of his generation, graciously
decided to take his talents to
our good old high school after
graduation. I have never heard
Photo by Sarah Berger
Mr. Jurey flashes a senior picture-esque smile in his second
floor classroom.
a negative word about this
exemplary biology teacher, and
students love Jurey for a wide
variety of reasons.
“He was a lot better than my
teacher last year,” said Zach
Frank, 10. There is nothing better
than having a great teacher after
suffering through a class with a
Photo by Sarah Berger
Mrs. Csaky festively poses with her high class name plate.
teacher you hate. “He is a really
laid back teacher, and he is pretty
funny,” said Bailey Conrad, 10.
Mrs. Csaky
This English and Theatre Arts
teacher is also a student favorite.
Her off the wall lessons, which
include the occasional impromptu
performance, make for an exciting
class. She may seem intimidating
in the beginning, but students
quickly grow to love her.
“She was so scary at first, but
I love her now! She made me
laugh so hard during class,” said
Amanda Davies, 12.
As well as being a great
teacher, Csaky is a leader in the
drama department, helping in the
creation and direction of fabulous
plays every year.
So, who will win?
It is an extremely close call,
but Jurey has a secret weapon: his
double tricep tattoo. The tricep
tattoo has long been known as a
sign of extreme manliness, and
having two basically makes him
untouchable.
“Nice! Mrs. Csaky has got
nothing on me,” said Jurey of his
success.
Csaky definitely put up a
valiant effort in this round, but it
was not enought to beat Jurey.
Look out for Jurey to seek
victory yet again in the SemiFinal round. Good luck to Mr.
Callaghan and Mrs. Beavers
next month, and to the rest of the
teachers competing this year.
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Truth that frightens residents
OPINION BY MATT
Halloween has always been a
favorite childhood holiday, but
how do you know when you are
pushing the limit of what age to
celebrate it? Like you, I have
pondered this question before. To
help out, I compiled a standard
list to go by simply named:
You might
be too old
to celebrate
Halloween if...
-You appreciate the houses that
hand out water bottles because
this is the most exercise you have
done in awhile.
-You go to other neighborhoods
with the idea that nobody will
recognize you.
-Your mom is fine with you
staying out until nine.
-You actually know the lyrics to
“Thriller”, not just the chorus.
-You grow a beard as part of
your costume.
-When tag-teaming with your
younger sibling, people question
if it is your kid.
-The rush of taking two pieces
from the ‘take one’ jar does not
happen.
-You are no longer heartbroken
when the tiny princess ahead
of you takes the last full size
Hershey bar.
-You decline any invitation to a
party because it is the same hours
as your Trick-or-Treat.
-You could be charged as an
adult for partaking in any pranks.
-When you cut through yards
to save time between houses, the
cops are called for trespassing.
-Chris Hanson from Dateline
NBC opens the door.
-You have to make your own
Spiderman costume because the
ones at Walmart are only made
so big.
-You map out your development
for optimal candy in the shortest
amount of time.
-If you used trigonometry in
the previous problem.
-You can not be out too late
because you have AP homework.
-You get a polar pop before you
start walking.
-One of your classmates opens
the door and laughs.
-You think you have beat the
system by just wearing your
school clothes but people just
assume you are dressed as one of
the members from Jersey Shore.
-You honestly try to beat the
system of already getting free
stuff.
-Your teacher opens the door
and responds with, “Are you
kidding me?”
-Having a real tattoo only adds
to the biker look you were going
for.
-Your parents do not look
through your loot for any
potentially pre-opened candy.
-There is not enough candy to
last you until Christmas.
-After receiving your candy,
you discuss the current Browns
position and upcoming games.
-You can eat all your candy in
You might be too old to
go Trick-or-Treating if...
“ Marching band practice “ You have to ask someone
runs too late.”
to push your wheelchair.”
-Jordan Perrin, 10
-Alyssa Hopkins, 9
“You want to skip an
ACT prep course so you
can trick-or-treat.”
-Haley Alishusky, 11
“You have to ask to get
off work to go trick-ortreating.”
-Kelsey Shreve, 9
“You are taller than the “You think carrots are an
person giving you candy.” appropriate treat.”
-Heather Sommer, 9
-Sydney Gray, 9
“You cannot eat caramels “ You have to take the kids
because it will rip your you baby-sit with you.”
-Brandon Bauer, 9
dentures out.”
-Makayla Sitko, 10
“You have been around
so long that you already
look scarier than your
costume.”
-Lucas West, 12
“Your laugh and wrinkles
on your face could
actually pass as a real
witch.”
-Rebecca West, 9
one sitting.
-You wear leggings as part of
your costume.
-People refuse your candy
service claiming, “you have had
enough.”
-You tweet about how trick-or
-treating is going.
-You hash-tag the current
statement ‘YOLO’.
-While Trick-or-Treating, kids
ask you for candy.
-You think you are bad after
walking through a garage haunted
house without even flinching.
-When criticized by your peers,
you change your facebook status
to “haters gonna hate”.
-You will wear whatever
costume as long as it is sleeveless.
-Your driving instructor opens
the door.
-People ask if you are
collecting candy for a sick sibling
or something.
-You are upset with kids
calling you Jacob when your
sole intention was just to be a
werewolf.
If you thought to yourself, yeah,
I have done that, do not worry.
There are plenty of other ways to
enjoy this holiday without having
to put your pride on the line.
Something as simple as
inviting some friends to have a
costume party could be a perfect
solution for wanting to celebrate
when you are past the trick-ortreating days.
If you do not want to throw a
party, just enjoy a few classic
horror movies such as Halloween,
The Shining, or even Friday the
13th.
Haunted houses are a perfect
way to spend Halloween, and if
you see someone you know, you
will not have to come up with an
excuse as to what you are doing.
Halloweekends
at
Cedar
Point has started, so this one
is definitely a double win. The
rides are amazing and you can
get your dose of Halloween spirit
there between the atmosphere and
scare zones.
The last option is to just stay
home and pass out candy. This
is not as exciting as the choices
previously mentioned but at least
you can reminisce on the days
when society deemed it okay for
you to dress up and run around
to strangers houses for the hopes
of free candy. Does not sound as
innocent as it was back then, huh?
No matter if you do go out or
stay in this Halloween season, I
hope this article has helped you
to make a decision.
Freshmen search
for school spirit
opinion by leah
Every year freshmen are
faced with the intimidation of
a new school, harder schedules
and
upperclassmen.
The
freshmen lookup to the juniors,
and especially the seniors, as
role models. Freshmen look
to upperclassmen not only
for academic and friendship
advice but for spirit tips, too.
The Grizzly student section
is easily the best in the league.
You can see sophomores,
juniors and seniors going
all-out for every theme.
Upperclassmen try to out do
each other for the craziest and
most creative way to show off
the theme.
“Themes are fun because it
gives people something to look
forward to, and it allows us
to become united,” said Chris
Joyce, 12.
Unfortunately, a lot of
freshmen are not sure how to
dress up for a theme and often
end up playing it safe with an
American Eagle hoodie. Many
freshmen are embarrassed
to dress crazy in front of
their peers and the public for
themes like beach, pajama and
camouflage.
Upperclassmen do not think
twice about going all-out for
a theme and neither should
freshmen. If there is a red out,
be head to toe in red: red shoes,
red socks, red pants, red shirts
and spray your hair red. Do
not be ashamed of school spirit;
PHOTO COURTESY OF CONNOR WARHOLIC
Connor, 9, and Erin, 9, dress up for back-to-school theme.
the more you have, the better.
Another
way
freshmen
can show school spirit is by
participating in chants. Helping
your class out during the “do it”
chant will only make your class
louder as a whole, which will help
to reach the goal: being the loudest
class. Although there is no award
for being the loudest class, it gets
everyone pumped up to support
our school sports teams.
Freshmen can also become
more involved with Grizzly spirit
by learning the cheers the student
section does with the cheerleaders.
Our cheerleaders do so much
for our spirit and doing cheers
with them shows how much we
appreciate them.
“If I was in the stands, I would
definitely participate in the chants
and do all of the themes,” said
cheerleader Abbie Blankenship, 9.
It is a privilege to do themes,
and it is also a privilege the student
section lost last year. The students
fought to get that privilege back,
so we should all take advantage of
being able to do themes. Everyone
will enjoy games more if we all
are cheering together as a team
and dressed up for the theme.
Not all freshmen are afraid
of going all-out for a theme.
Freshmen Haley Witchsey says
she constantly tries to get her
friends to do all of the themes
for football games.
For freshmen that are not
afraid to go all-out for a theme,
get your friends to join you!
Matching and coordinating
outfits can make people feel
less embarrassed about what
they are wearing. Find a group
of friends and plan out an outfit
for every theme. Knowing a
group of people are dressed just
as out of the ordinary as you
will make you and your friends
feel more comfortable.
The best attitude to have
about school spirit is: “Team
spirit over everything,” said
Noah Baughman, 9.
Being apart of the student
section will make your high
school experience more fun than
what it is already going to be;
take it from upperclassmen who
have experienced this first hand.
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Despite the rain, cold and a tough 21-9
loss, fans devoted themselves to represent
their school for the homecoming game.
Major plays were made by Luis Escudero,
with three field goals. Martice Jackson had
a 60 yard run to the Green 33 yard line.
By half time the score was 14-6. Through
great efforts, the Grizzles could not make
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Sophomore attendant Jenna and escort Ausin
a come back to defeat the Bulldogs.
“We had our chances, but we could not
finish them. I can not fault our effort, we
had great effort, we just could not finish,”
said Coach Greg Dennison.
The defeat however did not affect the
spirits of the student section. All were
keeping hopes high.
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“We just have to try and rebound for
next week. We still have three games to
go and maybe we can change the results,”
Coach Dennison also said.
Although the homecoming game did
not end the way some wished, the fans
were able to make it a great night and a
memorable weekend.
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D. Junior Attendants Ashley, 11, and Ben, 11, dance
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BY CARLY CUNDIFF
The classic Disney story Snow
White and the Seven Dwarves
gets a fun twist in the first drama
production of the year, The
Poisoned Apple. With a hairless,
fashion conscious queen, the
beautiful Snow White, and of
course, the seven dwarves, this
play is fun for the whole family.
Based on the classic Brothers
Grimm story, the play centers
around a Peace Conference
thrown by Queen Drunella. She
intends to stun the conference
with her beauty. All those
intentions come crashing down
when the beautiful and charming
Snow White shows up. A prince
in disguise, a wise cracking cat
and a magic mirror that only
tells the truth also make an
appearance.
The Poisoned Apple stars
Rosie Baxley, 12, as Snow White
and Mina Hoffman, 11, as Queen
Drunella. In last year’s children’s
play, Baxley played the evil step
mother in Storybook Reunion
Murders.
“It is really different, last year
being evil and this year being
good. I like that I get to be my real
personality this time, where last
time I had to be the opposite of
my personality. I enjoy creating
different characters; it is fun for
me,” said Baxley.
Hoffman is also very excited
about The Poisoned Apple.
“I am a diva, so it is fun
being evil. I love the feeling of
opening night, with the nervous
excitement of being behind the
curtain and hearing the audience.
Theater is like a mosquito bite;
You just need to scratch the itch.”
Logan Boyer, 11, considers her
role as Magic Mirror key.
“The mirror helps Drunella
with her sinister plans,” said
Boyer.
Although Hoffman and Baxley
are the two leads, many other
characters help to make this play
a success. Hosanna Jansen, 10,
is excited about her small but
important role.
“I play Lady Rosette who
helps show that Queen Drunella
is mean and oppressive,” said
Jansen.
Minor characters include
Haley Alishusky, 11, who plays
the source of comic relief in the
form of a French tour guide,
and Mike Kurnot, 11, who plays
Hector, one of the infamous
seven dwarves.
“The audience can look
forward to a lot of fun. There is a
twist at the end, but you have to
come see the show!” said director
Ms. Mary Beth Baxley.
With quick-witted characters
and tons of talent, The Poisoned
Apple is a hit in the making. The
play shows Nov. 1-3 at OJ Work
Auditorium.
Diminishing turnout at polls
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consider politics corrupt, and
42 percent do not understand the
difference between Democrats
and Republicans.
When asked about any
importance voting in an election
has, Seth Morgan, former
member of the Ohio House of
Representatives, deemed the
right to vote as the most direct
way a person can participate in
maintaining the liberty he or she
has been given.
He
further
explained,
“For liberty to work and be
maintained, the people must
play the critical role in that
circle of restraint.”
Morgan also claimed, “While
many [people] feel their vote
does not count, they [the votes]
clearly do—not just in national
politics, such as Bush versus
Gore in 2000, but even in local
politics.”
Demonstrating the impact a
single vote has on a local level,
when Morgan ran for his ward’s
seat in the Huber Heights, Ohio,
City Council Race in 2001, he
was the winner of the position
by three votes.
Morgan pointed out that
because of his seven year tenure
on the City Council, the roughly
40,000 people of Huber Heights
are “still directly affect[ed]”
because of “many policies that I
supported and did not support.”
The voters of Wadsworth
will have decisions to make as
they go to the polls and face
two local issues: the renewal of
the EMS levy and an additional
levy for the library.
The library had an additional
tax levy fail in March of this
year by 424 votes, or almost
eight percent of the votes cast.
As the Huber Heights election
results illustrate, the possibility
for single, double or triple digit
margins deciding the outcome
of the levies exists.
Mayor Robin Laubaugh
encourages the residents of
Wadsworth to get to the polls
in November because “It is our
duty and privilege to vote…this
is a critical time in our nation’s
history and it is important for us
to choose the best leaders for
our country’s future.”
She also suggests ways for
teenagers who are still too
young to vote to get involved
in the electoral process:
“[Become] informed about
the issues on a national, state,
county, and local level. Pay
attention in government class!
Learning about our government
and how it works will prepare
you for the time you are able to
vote.”
More
specifically,
Commissioner
Friedrick
recommends
contacting
a
local political group that best
mirrors your principles and
values: “Teenagers can make
phone calls, pass out literature
and help at political events. It
sounds cliché, but young people
are the future. The need for a
solid foundation begins now.”
Morgan was 23 when he
became a member of the Huber
Heights City Council.
His reasons for entering
politics at such an age were
centered on complacent citizens
that chose not to educate
themselves about what makes
America unique, but instead
complain about their culture,
community or country. He
inquired, “Let me ask you—not
what inspires you—but what
will it take for you to defend the
liberty you have been given?”
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44 new students adjust to
unfamiliar surroundings
BY KATELYN STORAD
While walking down unknown
hallways, unknown faces appear
from all around the country.
Within the 1600 students at the
high school, 44 are new students
to the school system and are
adding to the Grizzly spirit this
year.
Not only do they have to adjust
to a new school, they also have to
make new friends.
Walking around school and
seeing so many new faces is an
opportunity for the returning
student body and the new students
to meet different people during
this school year.
The new students all have their
opinions on how they are adjusting
to their new surroundings.
“I am adjusting better than I
thought I would be because I am
meeting a lot of new people,” said
Keith Banach, 11.
Everyone’s first day is always
hectic: new classes, finding
friends and getting used to the
school routine again. For the
returning students, it is a little bit
easier, already knowing most of
the people that are around. The
new students, however, have a bit
more of a challenge.
Adjusting to the new school has
been different for each student.
Some have had more trouble, but
are learning to adjust. Coming
from a different school makes
you notice differences between
the new school and the old.
“There are a lot of differences.
Everyone at my old school pretty
much just wore backpacks to
class, not the Vera Bradley or
other purses,” said Michaela
Blom, 11.
Many of the new students have
noticed that the high school is
much bigger than their old school.
The new students are coming
from many different schools in
and out of Ohio. Some of these
schools include North High in
Illinois, Ellet High, Sacred Heart,
Theodore Roosevelt in Kent and
many others.
Spotting out these new faces
may be difficult with how many
students go to this school. To help
learn about some of them, here
are a couple facts.
Calvin Fick: Calvin is a
freshman this year coming from
Sacred Heart here in Wadsworth.
He likes the school and thinks it is
really fun so far.
Cheyenne Miller: Cheyenne
is a sophomore this year coming
from Ellet High School. She
is learning to adjust to the new
school and thinks the people and
teachers are very nice.
Michaela Blom: Michaela is
a junior this year coming from
Theodore Roosevelt in Kent. She
is looking forward to finding clubs
to get involved in the school.
Keith Banach: Keith is also
a junior this year and is coming
from Weaton North High School
in Illinois. He says that this
school is a lot bigger than his old
school and is glad that everyone
is friendly and very helpful.
Coming to a new school can
be frightening. Trying to find
new friends and finding all of the
classes is not always easy either.
It helps if the new students feel
welcome.
So far it seems all of the new
students are finally settling
in. This high school is always
welcoming to all new students.
Starting in a new school can be
hard so when spotting these new
faces in the hallways, teachers
and administration encourage to
say hello and to give these new
students a warm welcome!
Entertainment
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Reality singing competitions battle for spotlight
BY GRACE RHODES
As television networks begin to
air the fall premieres, audiences
are exposed to countless reality
singing competitions. The most
popular returning shows include
FOX’s series, American Idol
and The X-Factor, as well as
NBC’s, The Voice. Each network
adds its own spin on the classic
competition.
American Idol will return this
star Keith Urban, R&B-pop artist
Mariah Carey, pop-rapper Nicki
Minaj, and music-producer Randy
Jackson.
“American Idol is by far the best
because it was the original, and the
contestants are the most talented.
Also, my best friend Alec plans
to try out, and I want to support
him,” said Owen McDevitt, 11.
The X-Factor, produced by exAmerican Idol judge Simon Cowell,
premiered its second season in the
Photo courtesy of mct campus
As networks air their fall premiers, television reality singing competitions
The Voice, American Idol, and The X-Factor battle for ratings and viewers.
January for its season 12, once
again traveling across the nation
to find the most talented up-andcoming music stars.
After weeks of comedic
auditions, viewers are given the
opportunity to vote for which
contestant they believe should win
the ultimate prize—a record deal
and management contract with a
major label.
The final 10 contestants are
awarded with a paid gig in
the American Idol Tour. As of
season eight, judges also have
the ability to save one contestant
from elimination. This year the
judges represent a broad range of
musical genres, including country
United States on Sept. 12.
In this series, contestants
audition for the first time not only
in front of the judges’ panel—
this year composed of pop stars
Britney Spears and Demi Lovato
as well as producers L.A. Reid and
Simon Cowell—but also in front
of a live audience. The audience’s
enthusiasm, and eventually its
votes, determines which lucky
starlet will win a five million
dollar recording contract.
Singers selected to compete are
separated into the four categories
of Boys, Girls, Groups, and Over
Thirties, each category receiving a
judge to act as mentor. In this way,
The X-Factor additionally poses
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as a competition to see which
judge can successfully progress
most of his or her acts to the finals.
The
Voice,
which
also
premiered its second season in
early September, literally adds a
new spin on the competition with
rotating chairs.
In order to discover talent based
solely on vocal ability and not
appearance, the judges face away
from the stage as contestants
audition. If a judge is impressed by
the performance, he or she presses
a button that causes his or her chair
to turn and face the stage, and the
contestant becomes a member of
that judge’s team. For this reason,
Tara Mihocka, 9, believes The
Voice is the most unique of the
competitions.
In the case that more than one
judge claims the performer, the
contestant is given the opportunity
to choose which judge—Adam
Levine, Cee Lo Green, Christina
Aguilera, or Blake Shelton—will
act as his or her coach. The coaches
then decide who will advance to
the finals by posing team members
against one another and having
them perform the same song.
Once the top artists are selected,
they battle live for viewers’ votes,
which will ultimately determine
who takes home the grand prize of
a recording contract.
“It just kind of goes to show that
you can make the same show over
and over again, and people will
still watch it,” said Connor Cain,
12.
Nonetheless, viewers remain
faithful to their favorite reality
singing competition series.
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Halloween Movies
of 2012
ParaNorman
August 17
The Possession
August 31
Hotel Transylvania Paranormal Activity 4
September 28
October 19
Fun Size
Silent Hill:
Revelation 3D
October 26
October 26
Frankenweenie
October 5
House At the
End of the Street
September 21
Horror
Movies of 2012
Good Luck
Grizzlies!
2012-2013
Apple revolutionizes
world of technology
BY RYAN LANDOLPH
Apple
has
made
many
improvements to the iPhone since
the first was released in 2007. The
company created and marketed five
new models following the release of
its first smart phone. In September,
Apple drew millions across the
nation to their nearest wireless
providers to purchase the brand new
iPhone 5.
Apple released the first generation
iPhone, or 2G, in 2007; this was its
first smart phone to be put out on the
market. A year later, the company
released the iPhone 3G which
allowed for faster downloading and
extended coverage.
After the 3G, the iPhone 3GS, a
design built specifically to increase
speed, was revealed. In 2009, Apple
marketed the fourth generation
iPhone, or 4G; a new steel frame
surrounded the phone, and
FaceTime was added. The iPhone
4S was released a year later, ‘S’
standing for Siri, the voice activated
assistant on the phone itself.
“I never had a smart phone, but
now I rely on it. I have my calender
and other important stuff on it,” said
Mr. Lynn about the 4S.
All of the huge advancements
Photo Courtesy of mct campus
The iPhone 5 doubled the iPhone 4’s
preorder sales in just one week.
lead to Sept. 21, when the iPhone
5 shattered smart phone purchase
records all over the country. The
major advancements in the iPhones
have been seen in the 3G, 4G, and 5.
iPhone 3G:
The dimensions of the 3G are
not much different from the first
generation, but it was a little more
rounded. The screen also gets hotter
quicker. However, the technology
is much more advanced. The
downloading speeds are much
faster, and 3G service is available in
many more places. However, AT&T
is the only provider that sells the
phone.
iPhone 4G:
The major changes from the 3G
to the 4G include faster processing
and video calling known as
FaceTime. A new operating system
is also introduced; Verizon and
Sprint include the 4G as their first
Apple smart phone available to
their users.
iPhone 5:
Apple’s most advanced smart
phone yet, the iPhone 5, has
improvements in every place
possible. Major changes include a
thinner and lighter design, a much
faster wireless network, and an
improved camera capable of taking
better pictures.
“The phone is pretty cool. It is
lighter and faster, but the really
annoying feature is that as soon
as I take my phone out, everyone
and their grandma wants to hold
and touch my phone,” said CJ
Gaponenko, 12.
Bri Clendaniel, 11, can not wait
to get the phone as she has watched
the release videos at least fifty-three
times!
Apple has created phones
that have changed the world of
technology forever. Nothing is
going to stop them from making
even better phones in the future.
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Volleyball spikes into making history
BY ERICA HANTZSCHE
Volleyball is making history
again. It may not be a contact
sport, but it is one of the most
competitive and intense girls
sports around, especially in
Wadsworth and Medina County.
After losing valuable seniors
such as Rachel Jones and Alyssa
Horton, some had their doubts,
but the team is able to declare that
it can handle the pressure.
The girls christened the new
gym with a win over the familiar
Highland Hornets on Sept. 20.
“I loved playing in the
new gym!” exclaimed Haley
Witschey, 9.
During the game Haley Beavers
had 32 assists, Rachel Goddard
had 24 digs, and Jodi Johnson and
Peyton Booth each had 13 kills.
They came out on top, winning
three sets with the scores of 2518, 25-23 and 25-22, respectively.
The varsity girls are led by their
determined coach, Jill Quayle,
who has been coaching the team
for three years with her assistant
coach and dad, Bill Quayle. The
JV team is coached by Jen Uhl, a
former Wadsworth graduate, and
the freshman team is coached by
Erin McArdle.
The girls are ranked 11th in the
OHSVCA Division I state poll.
At the peak of their season, this
Grizzly team had a winning streak
of 16 games. The girls also took
ahold of the Suburban League
Title by demolishing Revere, who
was three games behind the title.
The teams that the girls have
lost to are Stow and Walsh Jesuit,
who are ranked 14th and 13th in
Division I, respectively.
Teams that the girls dominated
include:
Medina,
Copley,
Cloverleaf, Brunswick, Green,
Hudson and Tallmadge.
The
Suburban
League
Champion title will become just
another label to the team.
“We are having a lot of fun and
we are doing it together. Although
I am a freshman, I am really close
with everyone on the team, and I
could not ask for a better group
of girls,” said Jodi Johnson,
9, according to the Medina
Gazette.
The girls all supplied hard
work and determination to
help earn the number one seed
in the Barberton district. This
has been just another promising
regular season, with a promising
post season to come.
“It was a very approving
season, and we all gained skill
along the way,” said Jenna
Johnson, 9.
The girls begin postseason
play this week.
GRIZZLY NATION
PHOTO BY KASSIE RECUPERO
Haley, 12, sets up to hit the ball during a game against
Highland.
PHOTO BY KASSIE RECUPERO
Erin, 11, dives to save the ball in the last minutes of the Highland
game.
PHOTO BY KASSIE RECUPERO
Taylor , 11, serves the ball to the other team during the Volley for
the Cure game.
NFL vs. NCAA football continues historic debate
BY DEAN BRENNAN
It is an age old sports question,
do fans prefer to watch the NFL or
NCAA football? This question has
been debated for years, and valid
arguments have been presented
for both sides. The debate can be
broken down into five sections:
passion,
tradition,
rivalries,
championships, and teams.
The NCAA was built on school
tradition. The traditions range
from dotting the “i” at Ohio State,
to the 12th man at Texas A&M.
The list is endless. College players
pride themselves on having
passion for their school and team.
NFL teams have their traditions
as well, including the terrible
towl of Pittsburgh and the cheese
heads of Green Bay to name a few.
College teams have many more
recognizable traditions, and fans
get more involved in them.
“The college athletes are not
paid (legally), so they are not
motivated by money, just for the
pride of the school,” said Connor
Vanfleet, 12.
NFL athletes are paid millions
of dollars to play the sport and
are motivated by that money.
Money
motivates
the
professional players to do
well, whereas the college
players only have their
passion for their schools
to motivate them to
win.
No game in the
regular season is
more important than
when rivals fight to
bring honor to
their team. Rivalries are huge in
college. The atmosphere when
Auburn and Alabama play each
other is electric. Fans are either
“Roll Tide” or “War Eagle”. There
is no middle ground. According to
Kaile Pappas, 10, NCAA rivalries
are more intense and fun to watch
than professional rivalries. There
are more college rivalries to look
forward
to than
those
in the
NFL.
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rivalries
date back to
the creation of
the league back in
1920s. The longest and most
recognizable rivalry in the
NFL is between the Green
Bay Packers and the Chicago
Bears. These two have been
duking it out since 1921 and
are approaching 180 games.
When asked about NFL
rivalries, senior Matt Alic said,
“My favorite team is the Green
Bay Packers, and there is no
greater feeling than when we beat
the Bears.”
Fans are devoted to their teams
and love to see them beat their
rivals.
In the NCAA, Division 1 teams
play in the FBS, or Football Bowl
Subdivision. The teams play
post-season bowl games, and the
champions of six conferences
receive bids to the BCS, or
Bowl Championship Series. A
national champion can then be
determined.
The
NFL
championship, on
the other hand,
has been the most
watched television
broadcast
for
years. Super Bowl
Sunday has become
a household tradition
and is now the second
largest day for food
consumption, behind
Thanksgiving.
When asked whether he
preferred to watch NCAA
bowl games or the Super Bowl,
Junior, Kyle Prunty responded,
“The Super Bowl for sure. It has
become a holiday in my house!”
Most would agree that the NFL
gets the win in this category.
There are 119 Division 1-A
schools and 119 Division 1-AA
schools that compete in the
NCAA. Much differently from
college, the NFL only has 32
teams. A couple big name
college teams are Ohio State,
Oregon, and Auburn. Some
well known NFL teams
include the Patriots, Steelers,
and the infamous Cleveland
Browns.
Everyone
who
watches
football, whether it be college or
professional, has their favorite
teams.
Sophomore Eric Suboticki
prefers to watch the NFL because
he has always loved watching
Tom Brady and the Patriots play.
Professional teams are generally
more well known among people.
There is one additional
advantage that gives the
NFL an edge over the
NCAA in the debate.
That advantage is
fantasy
football.
For those that
do not know,
fantasy football
is an online
competition
where
people
can manage professional
players
and
become
managers of their own teams.
There are leagues where people
can bet with real or fake money.
Fantasy football makes the
NFL immensely popular.
Talk of leagues can be
heard throughout the
halls of Wadsworth from
students and teachers
alike. Every fall, somewhere
between 30 and 35 million
people participate in fantasy
football leagues. One source
even claims the number is as
high as 47 million. The best part
about fantasy football is that
those who play can’t get injured,
fired, or put on waivers.
“My fantasy football team gives
me a reason to watch more NFL
games,” said Jack Heideman, 12.
A good majority of viewers are
only watching the games because
a few players are on their fantasy
team.
When it comes down to it,
there are many factors
that play into the debate.
The two both have their
pros and cons. The
NFL is popular among
people mainly because
of fantasy football. If the
people started leagues for
college players, the NCAA
might gain some popularity.
In the topic of passion and
tradition, the NCAA gets the
win because players are only
motivated by pride for their
schools, not money. The
NCAA also gets the win
in rivalries because they
are more intense and
there are more of them. When it
comes to championships, the NFL
reigns because of the popularity
of the Super Bowl. Teams in
both leagues are well known, but
the teams in the NFL are more
popular. In this historic debate,
the NFL gets the win.
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Urban Meyer takes over collegiate powerhouse
BY CONNOR SHERRILL
The Ohio State football program
has been the same for so long until
former coach, Jim Tressel, had to
resign due to a major controversy
involving some former players. Last
year, Luke Fickell, stepped in as
interim head coach for the year to
replace Tressell. Then on November
28th of last year, the Buckeyes
decided to hire Urban Meyer to a
six-year $24 million dollar contract.
Meyer resigned from
the
University of Florida in December
of 2010 because he wanted to spend
more time with his family. This
was his second time stepping down
from coaching in less than a year
at Florida. This was the last time
some people expected to see him
coaching on the sidelines again.
May 30, 2011 Tressel resigned
from The Ohio State Buckeyes due
to a scandal involving some of his
players. This was when the rumors
for a new head coach started to swirl
around the college football world, and
the name that always kept reappearing
was Meyer’s. The only problem was
that the 2011 Buckeyes already had an
interim head coach: former defensive
coordinator, Luke Fickell. Buckeye
fans would have to wait an extra
year to get Meyer as a head coach.
The 2011 season was not up
to the standards of the historic
college
football
program.
Coming into the season, the
Buckeyes had a quarterback
controversy between senior, Joe
Bauserman, and freshman, Braxton
Miller. Fickell decided to start the
true Freshman Braxton
Miller.
From then on they had a lot of up
and downs. With their only shut
out of the year coming against
in state foe, Akron. Their only
scores over 35 points came against
Akron, Colorado, and Michigan.
Fickell led his team to a terrible
6-7 record, including a bowl
loss to the Florida Gators in the
TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl and a loss
to their rival the Michigan Wolverines.
“I was extremely disappointed
in the 2011 season and was hoping
that we would end up with Urban
Meyer,” said Darrin Gilkerson, 9.
Fernholz got his wish when
Meyer was hired on Nov. 28 and
had an immediate impact on the
program. An additional 12 players
joined the 2012 recruiting class
after Meyer was hired, boosting
them into the top 10 recruiting
classes in the nation. This swayed
recruits to the ‘new’ Buckeyes.
Meyer’s 2012 football team had
nine different players on the preseason
award watch list in 12 different
award categories. This list included
returning
sophomore
starting
quarterback, Braxton Miller, who was
up for the Maxwell Award, the best
college football player in the nation.
As the 2012 football season
kicks off, Meyer looks to lead his
new team into the promise land.
Urban Meyer
vs.
Luke Fickell & Jim Tressel
First six games as head coach
Jim Tressel
Record: 4-2
Total points scored: 143
Total points given up: 93
Luke Fickell
Record: 3-3
Total points scored: 146
Total points given up: 107
Urban Meyer
Record: 6-0
Total points scored: 231
Total points given up: 123
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Urban Meyer is flexing his new Buckeye muscles in his first press conference.
Cleveland fans giving up on ‘Believeland’
There have been too many collapses, playoff curses, and epic
failures for these teams to be called Believeland any longer
BY PATRICK LONG
Sports teams from Cleveland
are known for their disappointing
finishes and huge failures. From
playoff meltdowns, to regular
season debacles, they have not had
much success in athletics.
Browns
This might be the most
disheartening team of the three.
They won football championships
in the late 1950s and 1960s before
it was the Super Bowl. The Browns
have not been to a championship
game since 1965 when they fell to
the Green Bay Packers 23-12.
They had some success in the
1970s and 1980s by winning six
division titles and reaching the
AFC Championship game three
times. In 1995 the unthinkable
happened. Art Modell, who passed
away in September, moved the
Browns to Baltimore.
They returned to the NFL in
1999, and many substandard
seasons followed. In their first
year back, the Browns finished
a franchise worse 2-14, with
two close wins against the New
Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh
Steelers. After a couple more
awful seasons, the Browns made it
back to the playoffs in 2002 where
they lost to their rival Steelers 3633.
They have not returned to the
playoffs since, and have not been
close to some of the NFL’s elite
teams. They have gone through
five coaches since 2001, and have
yet to find the right leader for the
team.
The 2012-2013 season started
off horribly with a heartbreaking
loss to the Philadelphia Eagles,
17-16. The next two weeks they
lost two winnable games against
their division opponent Cincinnati
Bengals and another loss to the
Buffalo Bills. Another close call
loss to the Ravens brought them to
0-4 and they have nothing to build
Football
The football team is 4-3 through
week seven. They are 2-2 in
Suburban League play so far with
all remaining games against SL
opponents. After a tough loss to
the rival Green Bulldogs, they are
very unlikely to make the playoffs.
The rushing game has been the
team’s strength this season. Martice
Jackson,11, has led their potent rushing
attack. Some injuries have slowed the
Grizzlies down throughout the season.
Golf
on. Another loss to the defending
Super Bowl champions New York
Giants brought their record to 0-5.
They are the only team in the NFL
without a win yet this season. This
year may be another rough one for
the Browns.
Cavaliers
“I’m taking my talents to South
Beach,” said LeBron James.
This quote shocked Cavalier
fans and the basketball world.
As they went from the top of the
Eastern Conference to the bottom
of the NBA in one sentence.
“I cried for days when LeBron
left the Cavs to play for the Heat,”
said Abbie Blankenship, 9.
Before the LeBron era, the
Cavaliers had their share of
disappointments. They have never
won an NBA championship, but
they were close in 2007. They
finally reached the biggest stage
in the NBA, and like a typical
Cleveland team, they were swept
by the San Antonio Spurs.
Sports briefs
Katy and Alice Ho both competed
in the District tournament on
October 9. Katy shot an 83 and
Alice shot a 75. Alice advanced to
the state tournament on Oct. 20.
The boys golf team had an
outstanding
season.
They
qualified
for
the
district
tournament for the first time in
eight years. Congratulations to all
of the golfers for a great season!
They were never able to reach
the finals again with King James,
and then he left for the Miami
Heat during the offseason after the
2009-2010 season.
After their dreadful season in
2011, the Cavaliers were awarded
with the number one pick in
the draft. The Cavs chose point
guard Kyrie Irving, who ended
up winning last season’s Rookie
of the Year award. With new
additions Dion Waiters, a guard
from Syracuse, and Tyler Zeller
a center out of North Carolina, the
Cavs may have a playoff season
ahead of them. They are the only
team moving up in Cleveland.
Indians
The Indians, unlike the other
teams, had much success in the
1990s. They won Central Division
titles five times and made it to the
World Series twice.
Much like the other two teams
in Cleveland, the Indians have
not had much success since the
new century. They have only won
two division titles since 2000,
and have only won one playoff
series. The Indians have had many
Soccer
The girls soccer team finished the
regular season 11-3-2. They ended up
second in the Suburban League behind
Revere. They are also seeded second
in their district and started their
playoff run Wednesday, October 17.
The boys are the fourth seed in their
district tournament. Luis Escudero
has 13 goals and four assists this
season. The senior hopes to lead
the team to a deep playoff run.
second-rate seasons since their
last playoff appearance in 2007
including their current season.
They went from first to worst
in the Central Division in two
months. Manager Manny Acta was
also fired in September leaving the
team to Sandy Alomar Jr. for the
last couple weeks of the season.
“It was tough to watch the
Indians fall apart this season,” said
Ben Peters, 11.
Terry Francona, a two time
World Series champion as the
Boston Red Sox manager, was
hired October 8. This is definitely
a step in the right direction for
the struggling team. The hiring of
Francona was a good end to a very
bad season. This season made no
progress, and it looks like many
disappointing seasons will follow
for the Indians.
Cleveland has not had a
championship team in any sport
since 1964, and that was a Browns
championship before the Super
Bowl even existed. Cleveland
has some of the most loyal fans
in the country, and they deserve a
championship.
Cross Country
The girls cross country team is
tied for third going into their league
meet on Saturday, Oct. 13. The
boys are alone in third place going
into their league meet as well. They
competed at the Strongsville Division
I District in a very competitive field.
Both teams have been atop the
Suburban League all year and
hope to keep competing through
districts and state. Many runners
have put up great times this season.
14
Longer hallways lead
to increased exercise
BY BROOKE FICK
Obesity has alarmingly crept
up on Americans and is taking
a toll on society. 300,000 deaths
occur due to obesity every year.
Some causes of obesity
are due to poor nutrition,
unhealthy eating habits and
lack of exercise. Increased
risk of heart disease, high
blood
pressure,
diabetes,
breathing problems
and
trouble sleeping are examples
of the many risks of obesity.
Between 16 and 33 percent
of children and adolescents are
obese; This is a scary statistic
that has finally become reality.
As Americans all over become
increasingly obese, the high
school has accomplished its plan
of action to help its students stay
in shape: turn the main hallway
into a quarter- mile track.
Instead
of
lollygagging
around in the halls, students
actually have to make an effort
to get to their classes on time.
Walking from one end of the
hallway to another has proved
to be an exhausting task.
The long hallway has
intimidated many students.
“The hallway makes me
feel puny, kind of like a
mouse in a huge tunnel,”
said
Maria
Pace,
11.
Its large stature has allowed
many students to burn off
calories. “I am out of breath
by the time I get to my class,”
said Danielle Edwards, 11.
The
new
gym
may
influence students in physical
education class to put forth
more effort. It is a very large,
positive
atmosphere
and
promotes energetic behavior.
Unlike the old school, the
new school has stairs in it.
“Every time I walk up
the giant stairs leading to
the commons, my gluteus
maximus hurts. It is a good
workout,” said Ryan Looser, 11.
Another thing that will help
students stay in shape will be
the new community center. This
will consist of a health center,
fitness center, center for older
adults, WCTV and a community
library. Staying fit is important
to living a healthy lifestyle.
Overall, the new school
promotes
exercise
and
allows students to burn more
calories each day compared
to the old, small school. Now
walk it out, now walk it out!
Meal of the Month
Crispy Baked Apples
Ingredients:
2 apples Fuji or Macintosh
work best)
1 ts lemon juice
1/4 cup strawberry jam
2 Tbs all-purpose flour
3 Tbs butter, cold and
diced
3 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 cup oats, uncooked
1/4 ts ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut each apple in half
along its equator. Using
a melon baller, cut out
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each side of the core,
creating a rounded hole.
Rub exposed apple flesh
with lemon juice. Place
1 tablespoon of jam into
each hole.
For the topping: in a
small bowl mix together
flour, butter, brown sugar,
oats, cinnamon and salt.
Press this mixture on the
top of each apple, covering
jam. Place in a baking
dish filled with about a
1/4-inch of water. Bake
until top is gold brown
and apple is tender, about
35-40 minutes. Makes 4
servings.
PHOTO CURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
Celebrate the fall season with these delicious baked apples.
Who says Halloween has to be unhealthy?
Halloween is not all candy and junk food. Try these tasty and healthy recipes this Halloween!
Eerie Eyeballs
Ingredients:
1 apple ring per eye
1/2 dried apricots per eye
1/2 raison per eye
Directions:
For each pair of eyes, gently
flatten two dried apple
rings with the palm of your
hand.
Carefully slice a dried
apricot throughout the
middle so that you end up
with two circular halves.
Press a half, sticky side
down, onto the center of
an apple ring, covering the
hole. Use kitchen scissors
to cut a raisin in two and
press the halves, sticky side
down, onto the apricots.
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Skeleton Veggie Platter
Ingredients:
1/2 leaf lettuce leaf
1 cup Lite Ranch Dressing
4 cups
assorted cut-up
fresh vegetables (red and
yellow bell pepper strips,
cucumber slices, snow peas,
mushroom slices, celery
sticks, carrot sticks, cherry
tomatoes, broccoli florets,
cauliflower florets)
Directions:
Line half of small bowl with
lettuce for the skeleton’s
hair; fill with dressing.
Place at one end of large
tray or baking sheet for the
skeleton’s head. Arrange
vegetables on tray to
resemble skeleton’s body.
Students pack more, buy less
BY STEPHANIE HERRON
Everything about the new
school is enormous, but probably
the biggest difference between
the old school and the new school
is the cafeteria.
Students no longer have to
squeeze through the long lines
just to get to their seats. In the
new school, buying lunch is
easier than ever before.
So, why are less people buying
lunch?
Despite the larger cafeteria,
lunch sales this year have
declined.
The difference is
astonishing.
Last year the
number of students who bought
lunch every day was easily over
450. This year that average has
dropped to about 353.
Mrs. Jennifer Knapp, the
district food service director,
expressed her concern that less
people are buying.
“A lot of people do not realize
that we are a business. Without
people buying from us, we will
have to reduce items and services
we offer just to stay in business,”
Knapp said.
The number of packers far
outnumbers the number of
buyers. In a survey conducted
among 200 high school students,
139 said they usually pack, while
only 38 said they usually buy.
This is a significant change
considering all that the school
lunches offer. Each school lunch
consists of five parts. Students
can choose between pizza
(cheese, pepperoni, or a special),
hamburgers or cheeseburgers,
fries, a grab-’n-go item like
Bosco Sticks, a salad, a sub, the
main entree of the day or the
daily soup which was added to
the menu this month. Anyone can
find something appetizing to eat
every day.
School lunches too often have
a reputation for being unhealthy,
a reason that many students say
they pack.
“I think it is healthier to pack
my lunch, so that is what I do,”
said Taylor Fuller, 12.
In reality, there are many
healthy options for even the
pickiest eaters. This year the
Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
began taking effect with new,
stricter guidelines on school
lunches.
A fruit or vegetable is served
with every main meal, and for
the hungrier types, students can
pick up to four vegetable sides.
Also, the salad and sub bars are
kept stocked with many fresh
vegetables, much of the bread is
now whole grain, and the milk is
now fat free.
Another reason many people
often pack instead of buying is
money. In fact in the survey of
students, more people said that
they packed because of the prices
than anything else.
What many people do not
realize is the school lunches are
actually very cheap for everything
they come with. For example, a
typical packed lunch, containing
a turkey sandwich with cheese,
chips, a fruit cup, cookies
and a juice box, will cost on
average $3.32. A typical turkey
wrap school lunch, however,
containing a turkey wrap with
cheese, a seasoned waffle fries,
fruit, milk and a cookie, costs
only $2.75.
“Of course, a student could
bring a plain peanut butter
sandwich and a water bottle for
lunch,” Knapp commented. “But
they are not going to be very
happy or stay full for very long.”
With
all
these
things
considered, it is a wonder that so
many people pack.
Problems may stem from lack
of communication between the
cafeteria and the students. Many
students have been complaining
that before they go to lunch
they do not know what options
they have that day. Also, some
students find the new lines
confusing.
“The lines are messed up.
There are four lines and we never
know what each line is. They
should tell us what each line has
in it to eat,” said Ben Bingham,
10.
This year almost all of the
school has lunch A or lunch C,
with hardly any students in lunch
B. This may be one reason that
many students feel that their
lunch period is just as crowded
and the lines are just as long as in
past years. Perhaps this mess up
with the lines is another reason
less people are buying lunch.
The lunch program is not the
only thing that is suffering; Less
students are buying breakfast
in the morning before school as
well.
The food service staff are
currently taking many steps to
try and encourage students to buy
more often. Knapp says that she
hopes most people will at least try
the food they offer. Many people
may be surprised and pleased
with their experience.
Number of Days a Week Students Buy Lunch
20%
0 days
1 day
2%
2 days
3%
1%
3 days
4%
4 days
70%
5 days
In a recent survey taken among many students, 70 percent of the students said
they pack every day, while only 20 percent said they buy every day.
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O F THE MONTH
THE BRUIN
Junk of the Month
BY BAYLEE CONRAD
Andy Nardo, 11, is the owner of the so
called “Danger Ranger”. This beauty of a
truck was passed down from generation
to generation. The rusty, beat up, loud
2000 Ford Ranger has been through a
great deal. For instance, it got ten people
from Kyle Joesph’s, 11, house to Circle K.
There are many things missing from the
Danger Ranger. Most notably a muffler.
No sneaking out in the middle of the
night for this truck. The Danger Ranger
is celebrating its 12th birthday and is
getting up there in age. Like an old man
who is losing his teeth, “If it falls off, it
is optional,” said Nardo. With its flashy
green pattern, Nardo’s truck is something
special. Even though this truck is falling
apart, it gets him where he needs to go.
O ctober 2012
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TV Show of the Month
Jersey
Shore
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
Throwback Thursday of
the Month
PHOTOS BY BAYLEE CONRAD
Andy11, shows off his “Danger Ranger” and straight pipe.
Athletes of the Month
Nick Winkler, 11, was
chosen as the male athlete
of the month for October
for his great number of
tackles and punishing
blows. Winkler plays
middle linebacker for the
varsity football team.
“Winkler is just a great
football player all around.
He is one of the hardest
working players on the
team and is one of the
easiest players to coach,”
said Coach Dennison.
Winkler has excelled in
each of the seven games
already played this season.
He has a total of eightyone tackles, nine tackles
for a loss, four passes
broken, and two sacks.
“Medina was my favorite game to play in because
we won by a lot, and it was
on our home field,” stated
Winkler.
Winkler is going to be
someone to look out for
at all of the remaining
games!
Nick
PHOTO BY BAYLEE CONRAD
Jodi
PHOTO courtesy of Megan Harp
Sisters, Megan,12, and Korrin,11.
Students of the Month
Ben
Rebecca
PHOTO BY MR MOORE
Favorite
teacher: Ben’s
favorite teacher
is the amazing
Kathy Zagar.
Future plans:
Plans to go to
college and major
in Pre-Med.
Advice to other students: Sleep is
overrated, and should be viewed as
simply a suggestion.
Best high school memory:
Winning the GlenOak football
game last year.
Favorite quote: “Do not be so
open-minded that your brains fall
out.”-Anonymous
Marketing
Scott
Auto
PHOTO BY BAYLEE CONRAD
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
“We are Never
Ever Getting
Back Together”
By Taylor Swift
Fashion
Trend of
the Month
PHOTO BY JAMIE WITSCHEY
Tom
s
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
F a v o r i t e
teacher: “There is
no way that I could
choose only one of
my teachers!”
Future plans:
Hopes to, one
day, be able to open
her own bakery.
PHOTO BY MR MOORE
Advice to other students: Do not let
other people’s opinions of you change
who you are.
Best high school memory:
The first time she got to cheer at Art
Wright Stadium.
Favorite quote: “I do not know what
the future may hold, but I know who
holds my future.”-Ralph Abernathy
Random fact
of the month
Career Tech Students of the Month
Liz
Hit of the
Month
PHOTO BY BAYLEE CONRAD
Jodi Johnson, 9, was
chosen as female athlete of
the month for her amazing
volleyball skills. Johnson,
also known as the
“Freshman Phenomenon”,
starts on varsity as the
outside hitter. Johnson said
that it was a ton of pressure on
her to be the only freshman
on the team because there
was a lot to live up to.
“Her athleticism has
helped
her
become
successful. She has been able
to learn her position quickly
and is doing a great job!” said
Coach Quayle.
Johnson has an outstanding
number of hits and kills
throughout the season and
helped her team clinch the
Suburban League title for the
third year in a row.
“Nordonia
was
my
favorite game because they
were one of the best teams.
All we wanted to do was win.
We were losing most of the
match, but we came back to
won,” said Johnson.
In the average
lifetime, a
person will
walk the
equivalent
of five times
around the
equator.
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“It would have to be
Jay-Z because he is
married to Beyonce,
and she is beautiful.”
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be
“Austin Mahone
because he has the
voice of an angel.”
“Johnny Depp.
Because he is
Johnny Depp.”
-Dylan,12
-Chris ,10
-Tucker,11
“Santa, because
who does not want
to be that fat and
magical?”
-Madi,10
“Rob Dyrdek
because he helps out
charity and has a lot
of fun with his life.”
“I would be Chuck
Norris because no
one would mess with
me, and I could win
in any fight.”
-Jon , 11
-James,9
“The send off of our
wrestlers to victory
at states!”
-Mr. John Thompson
“Fake mustache day
was hilarious. It was
so fun to see guys
and girls sporting
the ‘stache.’”
-Mr. Charles Berg
Teachers:
“What i
s your f
avorite
spirit da
y or wee
k memo
in recen
ry
t history
?”
“My favorite was
when the band
did the superhero
performance! I love
that many teachers
were dressed up.”
-Mrs. Sarah Trausch
“When Jeff Collins
and I dressed up as
cheerleaders, and
the real cheerleaders
were so jealous
that they refused to
cheer.”
-Mr. Dwain Kibler
“I loved our mustache spirit
day last year. I wanted to
grow a real one but did
not have time. That, and
the fact that I look like an
escaped convict when I
grow mine out.”
“The home boys
basketball game vs.
Revere when both
student sections
were on the floor
dancing. I saw it on
TV.”
-Mr. Mike Schmeltzer
-Mr. Jason Jurey