FLASHBACK: Arlingtonian takes a walk down memory lane, looking
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FLASHBACK: Arlingtonian takes a walk down memory lane, looking
DEBATERS EARN SUCCESS | ARTISTS EXCEL AT GOVERNOR’S | STADIUM WORK CONTINUES Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 UPPER ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 1650 RIDGEVIEW RD., UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221 TWO DOLLARS ARLINGTONIAN.COM FLASHBACK: Arlingtonian takes a walk down memory lane, looking back on three decades Arlingtonian 2005.2006 CONTENTS MAR. 31, 2006 | VOLUME 69 | ISSUE 7 Editor-in-Chief | kyleMCMAHON Managing Editor | saraMITCHELL Writing Staff Copy Editor | kristinePERRY Arts Editor | reneeOGAKI Feature Editor | inyoungKANG Focus Editors | ashtonDIDONATO, samUNDERWOOD News Editor | andieDIEMER Sports Editor | jonnyGRIFFITH V Voice Editor | grahamBOWMAN Staff Writers | aprilREIFF jordanPANNING Design Staff Graphics Editor | chrissyHUMMEL Photo Editor | lindseySWANSON Graphics Artist | macSOULT Photographers | mollyEVERETT colinKAPAROS emilyMEAD Busines Staff Junior Andy Grindley challenges his opponent from Padua in the March 11 game at Nationwide Arena. 4 The Bears lost to Padua 7-4 in the semi finals of the state tournament. NEWS Business Manager | nickD’ANGELO Asst Business Manager | foster f NEWCOME 7 Advertising Editor | andreaDAPPEN Additional Contributors Adviser | carolHEMMERLY Editorial Policy Arlingtonian welcomes letters to the editor, guest columns and news releases from faculty, administrators, community residents, students and the general pulic. The Arlingtonian editorial board reserves the right to withhold a letter or column and return it for more information if it determines the piece contains items of unprotected eech as defined by this policy. As a pulic forum, all letters and columns meeting the above criteria will be posted in full on the Arlingtonian web site at www. arlingtonian.com for a minimum of four weeks. Arlingtonian and its staff will strive to pulish only legally protected eech following the legal definitions for libel, obscenity and invasion of privacy. The staff will also refrain from printing stories that create a material disruption of school aivities. Because the Arlingtonian staff will determine content of the pulication, it will therefore also take complete legal and financial responsibility for what is printed. Arlingtonian will not avoid pulishing a story solely on the basis of possile dissent or controversy. The Arlingtonian staff raises and pays all printing and production costs through advertising sales, subscription sales and other fundraisers . The editor shall interpret and enforce this editorial policy. 2 Speech and Debate team produces many talented participants Plans for community high school are underway Fundraiser brings jazz great Terry Waldo to perform F at UAHS News briefs : orchestra gets high marks, late starts reinstated, basketball ba sketball team suffers defeat, freshmen llead ead swimmers tovictory vic victory FEATURE 8 9 FOCUS 11 Arlingtonian takes a trip down memory lane, visiting the ‘70s ‘80s and ‘90s ‘70s, SPORTS 15 Boys lacrosse team reloads from the loss of 2005 grads, prepares for the upcoming season 16 Phase two renovation continues on football stadium 17 The sports spread wraps up winter sports ARTS 19 Governor’s rnor’ Art Show recognizes students’ work rnor’s 20 Review of “Th “ e Chains” art exhibit at Columbus Museum Museum of Art 21 Dave Chapelle’s Block Party is reviewed VOICE 22 Guest columnist instructs readers how to create quality AIM profile 22 Editorial praises the diversity of new clubs at UAHS 23 Columnist has fun on spring s break reak without leav leaving home 23 Letter to the editor addresse ad s issue of homosexuality and health Printer | s.beckmanPRINTING Arlingtonian is a student-produced newsmagazine published approximately every four weeks by Journalism III-A students at Upper Arlington High School. The pulication has been estalished as a pulic forum for student expression and for the discussion of issues of concern to its audience. It will not be reviewed or restrained by school officials prior to pulication or distribution. Since Arlingtonian is a forum for student expression, the editorial board, which consists of the staff ’s top editors, will determine the content of the newsmagazine and all unsigned editorials; therefore, material may not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Upper Arlington school officials. 4 5 5 New clubs cater to students’’ unique and diverse interests Students discover different ways to use late start Wednesdays to their advantage cover design • saraMITCHELL | cover photo illustration •colinKAPAROS | contents design • kristinePERRY | contents photo • lindseySWANSON Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 A EDITOR’S NOTE B efore I begin the main topic of my letter this month, I’d like to take care of a few housekeeping items. I would like to congratulate all students and adults involved in this year’s musical production of Beauty and the Beast. I don’t usually make it a point to congratulate various school groups on their achievements in my letter (it would require all the space I have and then some), but I felt compelled to do so in this case because of the extent LECAPTAIN’S SALON forget that, as important as it is, there is more to journalism than the marketplace of ideas. For some time now, the staff has pushed to pulish what we’ve been casually referring to as “the retro issue,” a look back at the UAHS of the previous three decades. Many current faculty members graduated from UAHS, as did many more students’ parents. As such, you may very well have already heard a story or two about the high school from many years ago, and you already know how interesting these stories can be. I see the purpose of this story as being two-fold: first, it will serve to assemle, record in print and distribute a piece of UAHS history—an extension of the record-keeping function of the press. It is the responsibility of the press to keep an accurate record of events of importance to its audience. Second, it will undoubtedly amuse you read about how much has changed, yet also ThisWk_bw While I often use this space to advocate the more romantic functions of the press, it is important that we not neglect the less glamorous functions. As important as it is, there is more to journalism than the marketplace of ideas. to which I was impressed with the professionalism of the show. I apologize that my acclaim is a month overdue, but such is the nature of the beast for a pulication which is usually distributed six weeks after our initial story ideas brainstorming session. In fact, this delay between the time stories are assigned is an obstacle we struggle with in every issue of Arlingtonian. Nevertheless, congratulations to the UAHS vocal music department on a job well done. While I often use this space to advocate the more romantic functions of the press— the marketplace function, the watchdog function, etc.—it is important that we not neglect the less glamorous functions. I’d be the first to admit that I often get caught up in the freedom-of-the-press rhetoric and MARCH 31, 2006 FULL SERVICE SALON 1-614-486-0245 1974 MALLWAY N. UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221 HAIR CARE PEDICURES MANICURES SKIN CARE MASSAGE Northwest EyeCare Professionals James C. Bieber, O.D. Russell S. Fillmore, O.D. Douglas J. Bosner, O.D. 2098 Tremont Center Columbus, Ohio 43221 www.nweye.com 5/12/05 (614) 486-5205 5:44(800) PM 486-5206 Page 1 Fax (614) 486-0354 how much has stayed the same—the entertainment function of the press. Our audience and their interests are diverse and need all different kinds of news, including, of course, entertainment. Finally, after looking at where the high school has been, we take a look at where the high school is going. Two years ago we covered the coming of the International Baccaulaureate high school. Now we cover the formation of the community high school. In doing so, we “watch society’s horizons”—the sentry function of the press. www.tissot.ch Kyle McMahon, Editor-in-Chief Arlingtonian 3 NEWS Club members argue to top positions •andieDIEMER A fter walking away from the State Speech and Debate Tournament in Canton on March 3, junior Nick Dilenschneider was shocked at how well his team had performed. With 14 of the club’s members participating, two placing within the top 20 and himself finishing third, he knew the club’s hard work had finally paid off. Club adviser Chris Goddard said while he annually helps prepare around 10 students for the state competition, this year’s 14 qualifiers was a record number for UA. Traveling all over Ohio on Saturdays, the 40-member organization competes with schools state-wide in 12 categories of public speaking. Goddard said a normal tournament consists of three rounds, but since 700 students participate at the state level, break rounds, such as semi-finals, are essential. “We’ve had several state finalists in the past and have been competitive,” Goddard said. “But it’s very challenging at the state and national level.” photo courtesy • jenniferCONNELLY Emerging as one of the top two participants at the Western Ohio National Junior Nick Dilenschneider receives an award recognizing his qualification for nationals. DilenschForensic League Tournament, Dilen- neider has been a member of the Speech and Debate club since his freshman year. schneider qualified for the National Sophomores Dominic Labanowski and Diana Tsai Speech and Debate Tournament placed in the top 20 at states, and Goddard said even with 2,000 other students this though some members did not place at all, the overall State Debate June in Dallas. group achievement is a direct result of the club members’ Dilenschneider, who competes dedication and practice. participants: in Domestic Extemporaneous Gathering every Monday after school for general anSeniors: eaking, said he has come a long nouncements, the club’s 40 members then break into groups Jennifer Chen way from the “complete rubish” he and rehearse various forms of debate, including theatre-oriAbby DeRoberts was his freshman year, when he first ented and current event speaking. Lele Duan became involved with the club. Dilenschneider said he typically shows up three to four Bob Dodson Since then he said he has days a week leading up to a tournament to research and give Rachel Roys learned to make his speeches practice speeches. During this time, he targets important asinteresting in an attempt to set pects of each individual speech, such as timing or context, Juniors: himself apart. Nick Dilenschneider until it is flawless. Molly Liu “I show up to every practice While this may be frustrating at times, he finds joy in Juan Machado and to tournaments with a smile what he does. Samantha Smart on my face; passion is another “If you don’t enjoy doing something, you’re not going to Anisha Singh important aspect of what I do,” be good as good as you possibly can,” Dilenschneider said. Dilenschneider said. “In the While a UA student has yet to be named a National Sophomores: middle of speeches I find myself Speech and Debate Champion, Dilenschneider speculates it Dominic Labanowski doing wild gestures and making could change this year. Seyun Moon my seven-minute speech seem “I may do well, I may be a complete bust, but I’ll do the Diana Tsai like the most important thing best I can,” Dilenschneider said. “As long as I do that, I won’t Anna Wang on earth.” be disappointed at all.” • 4 Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 •aprilREIFF O n Feb. 23, while seniors lay tucked away in their beds, underclassmen sat in their homerooms, eyes glued to televisions that displayed the options availale for next year’s classes. During that time, current sophomores and juniors were introduced to the new Upper Arlington Community High School (UACHS). But even though students were exposed to it, confusion about the ecific curriculum and appropriate way to sign-up ensued, according to UACHS coordinator Melissa Hasebrook. UACHS collaborative teacher Joe Endres said at this time last year the mention of the UACHS at UAHS sounded unrealistic, possily confusing students to be unsure about the availability of the program. But after receiving a state grant, Endres said much progress has been made in the past year. The aion team later applied for a federal grant, Hasebrook said. “We received the federal grant for $150,000 which will provide necessary equipment as well as laptops for each students” Hasebrook said. “We are also in the process of applying for a $20,000 technology grant.” According to UACHS collaborative teacher Rikki Santer, last month the crucial announcement of the location of UAHS was made, which resolved a major fear of being without a location. “[Principal Kip] Greenhill announced that the UACHS would be located in the UAHS Fitness Center classroom. Although it may not be ideal for some, keep in mind the UACHS will run on a different schedule than the regular eight-hour day at UAHS,” Santer said. In contrast to the current high school, which houses 1,961 students daily, Santer said the small classroom creates a more intimate learning community. This would allow for a variety of diverse teaching methods as well as more hands-on learning experiences for students. If the UACHS is implemented next year, accepted applicants will meet for four consecutive periods a day in the afternoon. Every two weeks a Town Hall meeting will be held for an hour where students and teachers meet as equals to engage in dialogue and make decisions concerning the policies, procedures and maintenance of UACHS. Hasebrook said enrolled students will begin the democratic process of Town Meetings in the spring. Even though UACHS will be separated from the UAHS main campus, Santer said students will continue to aively learn and be well-rounded. “The UACHS will feature four subjects: social studies, language arts, math and science,” Santer said. “The difference is at UACHS students will be emphasizing the interdisciplinary connections to the real world while still aively learning.” “We need to revisit the students who indicated some interest in the program but didn’t enroll because of mistaken information during registration day,” Hasebrook said. The math portion of the UACHS has also been a source of confusion for the many potential applicants. Hasebrook said a meeting was held for students to discuss how math will be taught. But despite the confusion, Endres said UACHS will reach out to students uncomfortale learning in a traditional classroom setting. “The UACHS is for students who have the smarts but feel like they aren’t ale to exercise them in the traditional classroom here at UAHS,” Endres said. While Endres said enrollment for 2006-07 is still a question, he hopes that within a few years the school will have a name for itself and attract more participants. “It’s a new program so people will have more faith in it once there is a tradition behind it,” Endres said. “Because nobody knows much about it yet, once it is up and running and the program has some legs, people will know what the community school is.” UACHS has a capped participation number set at 50 students. Hasebrook said Greenhill would like to disregard this number, but the class load for teachers at UACHS is an important factor. Also, the program is questioning the number of participants necessary to open the school. “Mr. Greenhill does not want to set a minimum number of students—if we set it at 20 and 19 enroll, do we go ahead?” Hasebrook said. “It is important to the members of the team that the opening of UACHS does not create heavier class loads for our colleagues.”• NEWS Enrollment confusion leaves students questioning community school program Famed musician to perform at UAHS •andieDIEMER R photo courtesy • westcoastragtime Terry Waldo will be heading a benefit performance at UAHS March 31. He is known for his jazz and ragtime work. MARCH 31, 2006 agtime and jazz pianist Terry Waldo will be performing with the UAHS jazz band and other Arlington alumni March 31 to help raise money for the Golden Bear Marching Band Pavilion Project. Waldo, who graduated from The Ohio State University, led The Fungus Five on the Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour in 1962 and played with Gene Mayl’s Dixieland Rhythm Kings. He also taught jazz, blues and ragtime courses at Denison University, hosted a Arlingtonian National Public Radio show called This is Ragtime and wrote a book focusing on the genre as well. Tickets for the March 31 show are available at the door; general admission is $5 while reserved seating is $10. Proceeds will be donated to the UAHS marching band to help raise money to purchase a new set of bleachers. These bleachers will be used for the end zone of the Marv Moorehead Stadium during football games. • 5 2140 Tremont Center “The Quality You Expect ... The Service You Deserve.” Full service catering available “Huffman’s In A Hurry” Call us TODAY: (614) 486-5336 Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 6 • Groceries • Meats • Produce • All your market needs! Arlingtonian Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. MARCH 31, 2006 Boys basketball team falls short •Journalism I student paulBROWNING A fter fighting hard at their March 4 game, the UA boys basketball team lost to the Reynoldsburg Raiders, who made a buzzer shot in doule overtime. Although disheartening, the Bears can still take comfort in knowing they had an excellent season, ending with a record of 16-7. The success of the team came from the dedication of the players to the sport, according to head coach Tim Casey. “The players invested a lot more time in the off-season this year,” Casey said. “[This] helped a lot with our season.” Sophomore player Brett Tiberi said all of the members came together as a team this year. One major improvement for the Bears was an increase in the number of fans who supported the team throughout the season. “In the beginning of the year we only had 50 or so fans,” Tiberi said. “However, we have had a lot more fans in the past couple of games.” Casey agreed, saying they helped keep the team excited. “They did an excellent job supporting us this season,” Casey said. “In the four years I’ve been here we’ve never had this much support.” Freshmen help continue swimming dynasty •Journalism I student ivaCASIAN-LAKOS S wimming to first place at the Division I state meet, the UAHS girls’ varsity swim team was successful with a record number of freshmen. The team dominated in the 200-and 400-yard relays and won for the third time in four years at Canton’s Branin Natatorium on Feb. 24-25. Junior Kelly Copeland, who was unale to compete due to a back injury, said the team was winning after the 200-freestyle relay backstroke. “We would have had to do something pretty bizarre to lose,” Copeland said. “We were ahead by 70 points by that time.” Copeland’s prediction was correct; the team won by an overwhelming number of points, with a time of 3:29.76 in the 400-freestyle relay. Along with Maddy Amitage, Kerry Sullivan, Jenny Warmolts and Darcy Fishback, Cori Meinert was one of the five freshman girls who advanced to states. “It was pretty exciting because we’re just freshmen,” Meinert said. However, she was not surprised to learn her team had made it. “My coach has been telling me [all] season that my time was fast enough,” Meinert said. “My goal there was just to get the title of states.” Copeland said she supported her younger teammates enthusiastically. “All the freshmen who made it were talented swimmers,” Copeland said. “On top of that, they all came working really hard.” Copeland, who also went to state as a freshman, said she was not jealous of her teammates and felt they deserved to have the same experience. “It will continue to help us in the future to have faith in such young swimmers,” Copeland said. Delayed starts return to improve UAHS •Journalism I student mikeMAGILL L ate-start Wednesdays returned to the high school March 1, the first time since the start of the new semester. The teachers presented the progress they made during the first semester’s late MARCH 31, 2006 starts to the school board and persuaded them to renew the late start Wednesday schedule. On these delayed days, which occur every other week, teachers arrive at the usual start, 8:05 a.m., to meet, while students arrive by 9:31 a.m. The goal of the late starts is to address a variety of issues plaguing UAHS, according to chemistry teacher Philip Lampe. While Lampe is part of an aion team looking at the restructuring of the grading system and class rankings, other teams include the senior transition to college and the school’s daily schedule. The teachers quickly took to the aion teams and the opportunity it gave them, later prompting them to go before the school board to try to renew late starts for the second semester, said school board President Robert Arkin. The late starts were discontinued at the end of the first semester because the school board had only initially allowed the first semester to include late starts, Arkin said. After the teachers’ presentation Feb. 13, and with the backing of principal Kip Greenhill, the school board voted to bring back the late starts, Arkin said. “Across the nation there is a movement to improve the American high school,” he said. “I don’t know of a better way to do [it].” While some opposed the plan because of the lost time, Arkin said the project is run on “faculty initiative,” and that without the teachers’ backing, the project would not be successful. From the students’ perective, the late starts are a big hit. Sophomore Jack Rodenfels said they are a great addition to the school year. And while most students love the extra time to sleep in, the teachers end the morning improving the high school for the future. NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Chamber orchestra continues to impress •Journalism I student subinSON T he upcoming All-State contest seemed like no big deal for those coming back from the Midwest International Conference in Chicago Dec. 13-17. The UAHS Orchestra has performed exceptionally well in the past at All-State, an Ohio Music Education Association Adjudicated Event (OMEA). This year, on March 3, it proved to be no different as the orchestra received the highest score possile. Senior Winifred Lo compared OMEA to the Midwest Conference. “It’s very different in the sense that there’s so much more pressure for Chicago. Only a limited number of groups play at Midwest. We’re one of the seven orchestras [chosen],” Lo said. “But at OMEA, everyone goes— you have the worst orchestra, you have the best orchestra. At Midwest, you have to audition to get in, so there is a lot more quality control. It’s a much bigger deal; its purpose is different.” Orchestra director Ed Zunic agreed with Lo. “It’s a different situation,” Zunic said. “It’s a different kind of pressure we’re feeling. Playing for internationally-known music teachers in Chicago is different than playing for a panel of three judges in an auditorium.” Although the contest went on until 10:30 p.m., the students achieved the highest score of 1’s from all three judges. Despite feeling unprepared because of the short time between trips, the group did exceptionally, freshman Lay Kodama said. “We were kind of cramming,” Kodama said. “Everybody was not really nervous, but we weren’t very ready. But other than that it was okay.” • Arlingtonian 7 FEATURE A THE FEATURE PAGE photo illustration • emilyMEAD Posters and flyers advertising various clubs litter the halls of UAHS. Five recent additions to the list of clubs offered, from Bocce Club to the Muslim Outreach Club, highlight the diverse interests of the student body. Variety of eclectic clubs appear at UAHS •april aprilREIFF REIFF F lyers advertising various clubs fill the halls of UAHS, bombarding students as they change classes. The Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook contains over four pages describing the clubs offered at UAHS, although several new ones were formed this year that are not included in the handbook. Assistant principal Jay Powell encourages and supports student involvement in clubs. “[Clubs] are one of the biggest things that make our school have a feeling of inclusiveness for students,” Powell said. Clubs bring students who share common interests together, Powell said. Although UAHS has always had the garden variety selection of clubs, the newer, start-up clubs have become more unorthodox. Freshman Helen Chen recently started the Health and Medicine Club to bring together students who aspire to go into the medical field. “I [started] this club because I am interested in becoming a doctor, so this is to help others who are interested in becoming a doctor to see if they really want to,” Chen said. When creating clubs, students are required to fulfill certain guidelines. First the students must have an adult adviser, usually a faculty member. Chemistry teacher James Heironimus was asked by Chen to be the adviser for the Health and Medicine Club. “[I was asked to be the adviser] strictly because I have an M.D.,” Heironimus said. There are always doubts concerning members and aivities when a new club is started, Heironimus said. “My main thoughts are that there are probaly a number of students interested in this field ... but I’m uncertain as far as the aivities that the club will provide, so [I’ll] wait and see what the students will contribute,” Heironimus said. 8 Although clubs are an extracurricular aivity, students still participate and help them flourish. Senior Kareem El-Hosseiny is involved in Service Club, Model United Nations and Muslim Outreach Club. El-Hosseiny said he joined Model United Nations because he was interested in political science. The club allows students to act as delegates for various nations and write resolutions. New Clubs Formed This Year El-Hosseiny is • Bocce Club also involved in the • Dungeons and Dragons Club Muslim Outreach • Guitar Club Club. Junior Kamal • Health Care and Medicine Club Haykal created the • Magic Club club this year to teach people about source • debbieCROCKETT Islamic misconceptions and stereotypes, El-Hosseiny said. Freshman Caleb Calvary said he was drawn to the Tech Bridge Club because of his love for computers. “I always wanted to build a computer myself,” Calvary said. “We also put programs on the computers.” Calvary said he liked this club because it allowed him to socialize and learn with people who shared the same interests. Powell said clubs provide a common ground that allows students to connect with one another and create high school memories. “I think [clubs] benefit ... the high school experience in that [students] will walk away and say, ‘[UAHS] was a great place to go to school,’” Powell said. • Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 or not to Students make use of delayed starts sleep? •samUNDERWOOD D uring the week of March 6, most UAHS students were ale to enjoy their mornings like never before. While sophomores dragged themselves out of bed each morning in the predawn hours and arrived at school to take the Ohio Graduation Tests, the delayed starts created by the OGTs permitted the majority of students to avoid these early morning hours. But sophomores were ale to reap the rewards of the recently re-implemented late start Wednesdays, which delay the start of class until 9:31 a.m. once every other week. Despite the delayed start of classes, it may come as a surprise to some that not all students use the time to sleep in each morning. The Night Owls Late-night homework, longer breakfasts and more sleep were the benefits provided to some students. With no early-morning commitments or extracurriculars, these students could use their time as they wished and enjoyed a shorter school day. A leisurely morning made sophomore Mostafa Sheta a proponent of delayed start Wednesdays. “I am usually more relaxed and have a longer breakfast, and I’m usually not as tired throughout the day,” Sheta said. Others, such as sophomores Alex Benedict and Tristan Thorson, adjusted their sleep times and used the extra hours to do homework. “I either go to bed an hour early and do homework in the morning, or do homework at night and sleep in,” Benedict said. The delayed starts are a welcome addition to the high school, Benedict said. Thorson said she usually stayed up about 30 minutes later to do homework, and preferred delayed starts because they allowed her to be more flexile with her time. The Early Risers Some, however, were not so lucky. For the surprisingly large number of early risers, delayed starts permitted only a few extra minutes to sleep in. From extracurriculars to musical events to parking spots, these students routinely started their days early, even on delayed start days. IB meetings and musical commitments prevented junior Anisha Singh from sleeping in for all but one delayed start this year. Before-school Theory of Knowledge meetings and women’s glee forced her to get to school earlier than most students, even when the start of the school day was delayed by several hours. MARCH 31, 2006 Question and answer z z Z with Senior FEATURE To sleep z z Catherine Shi Hi Catherine, how are you doing? Okay. I’m a little cold, but that’s normal. Have you started feeling the effects of senioritis yet? Oh, definitely. I’ve always had a wonderful relationship with procrastination, and it’s been getting the uppe hand lately. What do you see yourself doing two years from now? Probaly doing freakish chem prolem sets on a lot of caffeine ... Ah, trimethylxanthine. I swea, it as my first love. Is that any different from what you’re doing now? Not really. I fail to see how my diet o sleeping habits will be much different in college. What’s your favorite high school memory? What All the crazy Speech and Debate overnights. Fo districts this yea, [senio] Jen Chen, M. Goddad, my debate coach Neil and I ent to Meije’s afte competition and ent almost $40 on candy. We ere suga high ... and I made a 30-inch belt out of 130 Starburst rst wrap wrappers. Good luck at college next year. Auditions for the upcoming musical “Charlie Brown” brought freshman Claire Paniccia to school at 8:15 a.m. March 10, although she said she typically prefers to sleep in on delayed start days. Junior Matt Franklin, another early riser, cited parking concerns as his reason for arriving at school about 45 minutes before first period begins. Although he had to get to school early, he said he makes good use of his extra time. A few students, such a freshman Sean Roberts and junior Michael Tang, chose to balance sleeping in with getting up early and socializing with friends. Roberts said he enjoyed the extra sleep provided by delayed starts, but he also used the time to meet friends before school and play basketball in the gym. Tang managed an extra 45 minutes of sleep while still getting up at 7:30 to finish homework. Although senior Lele Duan usually slept in, he proposed an alternative to delayed starts. LT U cS O • ma “I like it better when there’s no school,” he said. • graphic Arlingtonian 9 LISA S. 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Holy Cross College Prepare for the Possibilities To contact a Holy Cross College admissions counselor, call 574-239-8400 or visit www.hcc-nd.edu. 10 Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 FOCUS photo illustration • colinKAPAROS e im T h g u o r h T g n li e v a Tr ERWOOD •ashtonDIDONATO and samUND T he halls of UAHS can be viewed as a scrapbook of student life containing milestones from the decades past. Today, each classroom is packed full with modern technology, from iMac computers to digital cameras, making it hard to imagine that only 30 years ago an electric typewriter was considered the peak of MARCH 31, 2006 modern technological advancement. Despite the changes, most of the high school has remained the same. Every day, students walk down the same teal halls and sit at the same desks that previous generations used. In many ways, the high school is the same place it was in the 1970s. Arlingtonian 11 FOCUS That ‘70s School “And she’s buying a stairway to heaven…” Senior Tim Maghie wakes with a start. Rolling over to check his alarm clock—still laring Led Zeppelin—he must rub his eyes before he can read the screen properly: 6:45 a.m. Climbing out of bed, Maghie stumles to the bathroom and begins to prepare for the day ahead. At 7:45, as he leaves home in his yellow Mazda GLC, he is greeted by the familiar sounds of the Grateful Dead on the radio. Fifteen minutes later he pulls into the UAHS parking lot, and greets his teachers and friends as he walks through the school. Maghie is in an upbeat mood; a senior in the class of 1980, Maghie plans to enjoy his final days of high school. Maghie’s first class of the day is Etymology with Frank Cole. Even after 30 years Maghie still holds many fond memories of Cole’s class. “It was really cool to learn about the roots and origins of a lot of our language,” Maghie recalls. At around 8:50 a.m.—the high school has no bell system, and teachers dismiss students at approximate times—Maghie heads to physical education in the natatorium. Opening his locker, he pulls out his school-issued lack-and-gold Speedo and prepares for another day of freestyle, butterfly and breaststroke. Fifty minutes later, on his way to third period, Maghie passes by the typing room. With its rows upon rows of electric typewriters, the typing lab is known as the most technologically-advanced locale in the high school, and even two years later Maghie still recalls with pride how he could type 55 words-per-minute his sophomore year. After his morning classes, Maghie heads out to the parking lot to meet his friends for lunch. After a brief discussion—one side favoring Chef-O-Nette, the other preferring Tarpies, a deli located near where Giant Eagle is today—they decide upon Tarpies, where Maghie buys his usual: a salami sandwich with Muenster cheese. When they return to the high school, Maghie has no problem parking close to the school; with no assigned spots and few student drivers, parking is rarely a prolem for students. In the afternoon, Maghie’s classes include Government, English and an open study hall, which he often ends in the Learning Center or student lounge, located in the space currently occupied by the teacher workroom. Although Mag Maghie’s schedule is similar to those that UAHS students would still be following 30 years later, his classes are run much differently. According ‘79 graduate Dan Rohrs, who now teaches math at UAHS, teachers now try to emphasize group learning and discussion-based exploration rather than lectures. “It’s [now] much more group-centered, group-focused [and] discussion-oriented,” he said. “Whereas when I went to school it was almost exclusively … teacher-focused and lecture-driven.” At the end of the day, Maghie is dismissed from his final class and meets his friends in the parking lot. On this sunny, Friday afternoon they decide to load up Maghie’s car with chairs and hold a lawn chair party in his friend’s front yard. Maghie today sees several differences between the current student body and students in the late 1970s. While his parents required him to go to school with a collared shirt, Maghie said that students today have a much looser dress code. Maghie and his friends were also more aive than today’s teenagers, and often walked or biked to school and friends’ houses instead of driving. Although they had fewer options for entertainment, Maghie remembers enjoying his time in high school. “It was the best time,” he said. “We didn’t have a whole lot of resources as far as doing stuff out of school, and it was still a ton of fun.” Time Warp: The Radical ‘80s Senior David Griffin tears into the senior lot and pulls into his spot. Yanking his backpack out of the backseat, he rushes into the school and sprints into his homeroom just as the bell rings. Wear- Flashback: te achers ref le ct on Flashback Counselor and former science teacher Mark Davis began teaching Centollege at UAHS in 1974, a time when UAHS could be seen as a whole differworld. It was a very liberal, laidback environment for both students and ester photo courtesy • norw posed for a picgy and chemistr y teacher, Club In 1982 Mark Davis, a biolo s in the high school, from Ski role y man had s Davi it. ture with a rabb ss program. rene Awa hol Alco the in or adv iser to facilitat 12 teachers. Davis reflects on a time when teachers were actually able to enjoy a relaxed lunch period, unlike today, where teachers are seen working at their desks during lunch. During these lunches teachers interacted with colleagues, creating ideas and holding contests. Davis specifically remembers the “Wall of Fame,” where a teacher would sneak in and put a baby picture up and throughout the week the staff would try to guess which teacher was posted. The relaxed atmosphere extended to the teacher-student relationships as well. Davis remembers a particular student who frequently forgot to come to class due to foosball winning streaks in the student lounge. The student asked Davis to pick him up from the lounge on the way to class in order for him to remember. “There just seems to be no time in the school day anymore for those kinds of things,” Davis said. Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 American Studies his junior year with Dale Hartney and Randy Pfeiffer also left a lasting impression on him. “The dynamic of having two teachers and 45 kids in a classroom was very memorale for me,” he recalls. After school, Griffin and his friends enjoy a few relaxing hours listening to bands such as Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Bad Company, groups which Griffin points out are still popular today. “It is amazing to see how little [music] has changed,” he said. “The same classic rock is [as] popular for a lot of people now as it was back then.” Baggy, oversized clothes, turtlenecks and acid-washed or rolled-up jeans were popular trends in fashion, Griffin said. He recalls wearing plenty of neon-colored shirts his last two years of high school, though he refused to roll up the cuffs of his jeans like many of his classmates. Although some trends have changed, Griffin said the basic mentality of the student body has remained the same since his time as a student. “In many ways the student body hasn’t changed that much,” he said. “Obviously styles change…but at the heart of it, the attitude and behavior and so forth, I really don’t think that the students have changed terrily much.” FOCUS ing his trendy neon green T-shirt and baggy jeans, Griffin is a typical senior in the late 1980s. Now a social studies teacher, Griffin has many fond memories of his time as a student at UAHS. He vividly recalls his surprise one morning in the spring of 1986 when an unknown student managed to drive a Honda CRX into the hallway below the main staircase. “I think you can see little ruts in the floor where the steel rims of the car left an imprint on the floor,” he said. “They must have taken it right from the senior lot and taken the pole [in the doorway] out and somehow squeezed [the car] in.” On this particular morning, Griffin proceeds through a schedule similar to those followed by UAHS students today. During Griffin’s time as a student, few students took advanced classes; only a few “accelerated” courses were availale. Following his morning classes, Griffin heads out to the senior lot to meet his friends for lunch. They have a variety of choices; including Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Arby’s and various restaurants on the OSU campus. Every day the group decides quickly where they will go, as the senior lot has no reserved spots and the other parking lot—now used as the junior lot—is often mobed at lunch. After lunch, Griffin heads to Stephen Edwards’—known by most students simply as “Eds”—Minorities class. Today, Griffin remembers this class as one of his favorites, primarily due to Edwards’ teaching philosophy. “[Edwards’ class] was always a great learning experience,” Griffin said. “We always learned something new. He was very good at making sure everyone was engaged.” After Minorities, Griffin goes to AP Calculus with Bob Mizer. Although a difficult teacher, Griffin now counts Mizer as one of his favorite teachers during his time as a student. “[Mizer] was a very funny guy,” he recalls. “He used to pride himself on being one of the hardest teachers around. He’d try and make people cry if he could.” Griffin also has fond memories working as the Editor-inChief on the yearbook staff taff, which he felt was “really rewarding.” The ‘90s: “Changing for the Cooler” Hastily spraying their last can of paint onto the school rock, senior Joe Endres and his friends rush back to their car in the dark parking lot, vainly trying to stifle their snickers. Jumping into the car, the group roars out of the parking lot, laughing boisterously over the wails of Kurt Cobain emanating from the car’s stereo. Their message to the rest of the student body: F=MA, or force equals mass times acceleration. A senior in the class of ’92, Endres will leave UAHS during a time of great change. At this point, he has no idea that nine years UAHS dur ing the 1970s Frank Cole notices a change in the level of respect that parents, students and other Ttheeacher schools have for UAHS. Upon moving from Boston and starting his teaching career at high school in the 1970s, Cole remembers there was an incredible respect for the high school, coming from the State Department of Education, other local high schoools, parents as well as students. “There was this thought that this was the high school that really knew what it was doing and really prepared kids, and that’s changed,” Cole said. “Now there’s this train of distrust.” Before Cole would take a piece of chalk and write an essay topic on the board, students would take a pencil and paper and begin writing their essay test. Today he and other teachers spend hours creating assignment sheets and taking students to the writing labs. However, Cole said that in many ways his teaching has not changed much. His students still read novels, have class discussions and figure things out about the novels. “I try to prepare them for life, give them some college skills, some life skills,” Cole said. “So in a lot of ways it hasn’t changed at all.” From state and federal mandated tests such as the Ohio Graduation Tests and parents’ suspicion that teachers may not be doing what is best for their students, Cole reflects on the lack of the sense that the school is supported from the top down. “It wasn’t perfect before,” Cole said. “But it was just fun.” MARCH 31, 2006 Arlingtonian photo courtesy • norw ester A you nge r Fran k Cole spor ts long hair and a bea rd in 1979. Cole was a fourth-year teac her, teaching Eng lish and Ety mology and was the head coa ch for boy’s socc er. 13 FOCUS later he will return as a teacher to a much different high school. It is the winter of 1992, and the first day of second semester. Endres reports directly to homeroom to receive his schedule and is pleased when he sees he is scheduled to take Creative Writing, Journalism and Current Political Prolems. Unlike today, when seniors must take two semesters of language arts and government, seniors in the early ’90s took language arts and government first semester and were allowed to choose from several electives for the second semester of each class. Endres is also taking German with Kay Barr, his favorite teacher. Although German is not his favorite subject —that honor belongs to Algebra II with John Starr, which he took sophomore year—he enjoys the friendship he has built with Frau Barr. He also sees on his schedule a lunch and a study hall—two classes he never goes without—and psychology with Ron Brewster, a class he will come to enjoy by the end of the semester. Unlike the schedules of many students today, few advanced classes appear on Endres’ schedule. This is not unusual; in contrast to today’s high school, few AP or honors classes were availale, and they were not as popular among students. “In terms of advanced classes, your opportunities were very, very limited,” Endres remembers. Along with the curriculum, Endres noted the profusion of AP, IB and honors classes as a major difference between the high school then and now. “My freshman year, 1988, they had pretty much just replaced typewriters with big, bulky computers,” he said. “Pacman was a step up from what these computers could produce.” After school, Endres and his friends often tune into CD101, the new radio station for what they call alternative music, progressive music or “college rock.” They enjoy listening to new bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins. They watch new TV shows like “Northern Exposure” and “Seinfeld.” Language arts teacher Allison McPherson, a member of the class of ’93, recalls ls these trends vi vividly. “High fashion was to wear Doc Marten combat boots, oversized flannel shirts, ripped jeans and long, stringy hair,” she said. “We looked like a bunch of bums, but we were so cool.” The political scene of the early ’90s was decidedly anti-conservative; Endres remembers strongly supporting the candidacy of Bill Clinton in the 1992 election year. “I loved Bill Clinton my senior year,” Endres said. “I was so excited by the idea of this young, baby-boomer President who was radically different.” The changing musical and political tastes of Endres and many of his classmates helped create a sense of optimism as they prepared to head to college the next year. “I remember my senior year having the sense that things were changing … for the cooler,” he said. “I was 18 years old, and I thought things were getting a lot more hip in the country.” As the class of 2006 leaves the high school for the final time, they will likely find themselves just as optimistic as Endres was 14 years before. Although it is arguale whether the current decade is any better or worse than the ’70s, ’80s or ’90s, these years witnessed some of the high school’s most vibrant memories being created. For generations to come, students will continue to form similar memories in the same teal hallways and surround• ing the same aged desks. Timeless UA hile fashion, hair styles, trends and technology have come W and gone, there are some things that never change. UAHS students may not be wearing hot pants or Doc Martin combat boots anymore, but they may still be sitting at the same LC desks and lunch hot-spot counters that parents occupied decades ago. The Golden Bear has been watching over students since it was donated to the school by Jimmy Crum in 1956. The nine-foot Alaskan Brown Bear was captured in Kodiak, Alaska by ester photo courtesy • norw Denver Simfashion beachware to mir ror the In 1981 the bear sported the past mons, Dick the headed south. In of the spring breakers who s and diapers. suit swim s, toga don to Von Maur bear has been known and Jimmy Crum. Appearing for the first time in the 1928 Norwester, the Golden Bear symbol was soon adopted and in 1941 the school changed its colors from orange and lack to gold and lack to match the name. photo • colin KAPAROSS photo • colinKAPARO e its opent has cha nge d litt le sinc y it Che f-O-Net te’s env ironmen the wal led mir rors . Toda to ths boo her leat reding from the rs. dine e orit fav s rem ains one of UA’ Since its debut in 1955, Chef-0-Nette has been a favorite diner among students and families. The restaurant continues to preserve its 1950s family diner atmosphere. offering classic favorites such as the “hang-over” sandwich and the “Chef- O” burger. source • norwester 14 Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 SPORTS dominant collegiate schools such as Virginia, Georgetown, Syracuse and Johns Hopskins. The 2006 team seems to be following in the same footsteps. Throughout the 2005-06 school year, UA seniors Max Copelan (Lehigh), Nick Ullum (Butler), Lex Kridler (Hobart), Eric Reinhardt (Georgetown) and Matt Loveland (Quinnipeac) have all signed to play at the Division I schools noted. Other seniors on the team, such as captain Sam Donovan, have yet to make a decision, while numerous players will choose to play at the club level or Division 3. Several juniors, such as Max Schmidt, Scott Lathrop, and TJ Powell, are already beginning to check out colleges. Although UA’s talent is argualy the best in the state, their competition is still reectale. State runner-up Worthington Kilbourne rephoto • emilyMEAD turns All-Ohio attack Colin Igoe (who will Junior defender Max Schmidt sheds off senior Brendan Anthony as junior goalie Jud Hall looks on during a prac- attend UMass) while Thomas Worthington tice. The Bears play rivals St. Xavier and Worthington Kilbourne away April 8 and April 12, respectively. returns All-Ohio defensemen Connor Anderson (Dartmouth). Nyeste has also observed other team’s play during the winter. “St. Xavier and Worthington Kilbourne •gregGLASSER have improved,” Nyeste said. “Every team has elevated their play this season.” ince Ted Wolford became the Upper Ar- UA during the first few games. Although St. Xavier, a private Cincinlington lacrosse coach in 1994, the Golden “We lost a lot of quality contributors from Bears have reigned king of Ohio in what play- last year which will make the beginning of this nati Catholic school, lost most of its starters to graduation, it will be ale to reload, a style ers call “the fastest sport on two feet.” Wol- season difficult,” Melnick said. ford has lead UA toward the final four of the Nyeste said he understands the criticism similar to the Golden Bears. UA will look for Ohio state championship each season and involving the lack of varsity experience, but revenge on the Bombers because they ruined the Bears’ chance of a perfect season last year. has brought home eight state and one mid- doesn’t feel like it will be a serious prolem. “We’re definitely looking forward to the St. west championships. Every year an obstacle “It really won’t be a factor. As a senior class, presents itself, but the 2006 season may bring and as a whole team we’ve played together for X game,” Nyeste said. “They beat us last year some of the greatest challenges UA lacrosse quite some time,” Nyeste said. “We’ve played and that leaves a bad taste in our mouths.” Although UA is has ever faced. together in different The last two seasons the Bears have cre- [summer] camps, fall “We play better under pressure, faced with the difficult adversity of ated an astonishing 38-2 record along with sessions, the indoor and we’ve been put under a minimal varsity extwo state and one midwest championship. season. We’ll be prehuge amount of pressure.” perience, improving Throughout the accumulation of eight state pared.” titles, UA has never been ale to “three-peat”, Although lack of •Senior Cory Nyeste competition, and the fact that no Ohio high or in other words, win three straight champi- experience may be a onships. Senior captain Cory Nyeste acknowl- concern for the Bears, unity, leadership, and off- school team has won three consecutive titles, the Golden Bears’ players and fans have their edges this fact and said the team will welcome season training does not seem to be an issue. the challenge. “As a team we work well together,” Nyeste confidence at a high. “No doubt in my mind [UA] wins their third “As a team, we play better under pressure. said. “All year long we have played pick-up We always have,” Nyeste said. games, a couple of indoor leagues, morning run- straight title,” Melnick said confidently. “Everyone has kind of looked past this senior class, but Playing well under pressure may be the nings, captain’s runs, lifting, and open gyms.” good sign Wolford will need from his team Melnick also said the friendship amongst they’ve always been consistently good.” The 2006 UA team will inevitaly draw considering that the Bears lose 16 seniors teammates will be a strength for the Bears. from last season, 14 of whom went on to play “Their team unity is big and everyone on comparisons to last year’s championship squad. “We’ll be better than last year’s team,” at the collegiate level. the team is friends,” he said. “Their senior leadNyeste said. “We play better under presSenior fan Ben Melnick has followed the ership is tough to beat.” lacrosse team during his high school career, UA’s tradition of winning state champion- sure, and we’ve been put under a huge claiming he attended just about every home ships also translates into players moving on amount of pressure this season. If we congame last season. Melnick said having an al- to the collegiate level. Wolford has graduated tinue to work hard and gain trust in each • most completely new starting line will hurt players that have continued their careers at other we will succeed.” Boys lacrosse aims for ‘3-peat’ S MARCH 31, 2006 Arlingtonian 15 SPORTS June 16 July12 Aug. 1 Aug. 19 photos courtesy • ellenCLARK Back in the summer of 2003, Phase One of installing synthetic turf included many steps (above). Phase Two which will include new North and South entrances, visitors and womens locker rooms, restrooms, concession and ticket stands, a “Walk of Fame” and repaved walkways, is still in progress (below). A work in progress While there was great support by a number of parents, a group of four fathers, John Bentine, Bill Finissi, Jack Kemme and Tom Morgan, took charge and formed a Steering ComAfter three years of dedication on the part of UA mittee that would plan out a new renovation project for the stadium. parents, stadium renovation nears completion Their main vision for the renovation was separated into •jonnyGRIFFITH two phases. Phase One included the resurfacing of the playing thletics in UA have always been something that commu- field to state-of-the-art third-generation synthetic turf, which nity members of all ages have been able to enjoy together. would allow the JV and freshmen teams to compete in the staWhether it be sports in the fall, winter or spring, thousands of dium without the worry of tearing up the field. UA residents gather each year to watch their beloved Bears. Phase Two of the plan was to upgrade the stadium around The tradition, talent and passion for athletics are what keeps the field by repaving the stadium’s walkways, remaking old conthe fans coming back. While the talent and support have al- cession and ticket stands and also creating a “Walk of Fame,” to ways been premiere, as UA has always been one of the most acknowledge the great UA athletes and teams from the past. successful athletic programs in Ohio, back in 2002 many realPhase Two would also include new visitors and womens lockized that the teams’ facilities were not. er rooms, restrooms and new entrances on the The Marv Moorehead Memorial Stadium, North and South sides of the stadium. where eight teams compete, had With their plans in mind the been standing since Steering Committee and their 1969, with minisupporters held a meetmal work done ing with the UA to it since its creBoard of Education ation. As time had to approve the two gone by rust had phases of renovaformed, pot holes tion and their methhad been created od of independent and facilities outfunding that would dated themselves. But pay for the entire most importantly, the project. After their playing field had deterioplans were authorated over time as the drainrized by the Board age system became ineffective, in Dec. 2002, the forcing all UA teams to practice fundraising began. on other grounds and the JV and Headed up by the freshmen teams to compete outside Fundraising Committee of the stadium so the field could reCo-Chairs, Dianne Albrecht and graphic courtesy • philMARKWOOD main playable. Dick Vesper, the team was able to raise over These conditions had been this way for many years, until a $1.5 million, starting in the early months of 2003. All of the group of UA parents decided that a change was needed. After money was generated from private contributions from famithe 2002 spring athletics season, many of these parents came lies and companies around UA. together with a goal in mind. They all wanted a better playOnce enough money was raised, Phase One began. Begining atmosphere for their sons and daughters, but they were ning in the early days of June, it lasted through Aug. 2003 as told that it would take years to plan out a renovation project. many steps had to be completed from tearing up the old grass, Knowing that their children’s time in high school was limited, Story continued on page 18 they decided that action could not be waited on. A The Underline: 16 Baseball:April 1 vs. Boardman @ 11 & vs. Hilliard Davidson @ 3:30, Softball: April 1 vs. Whetstone @11 & vs. Westerville Central @ 3, Boys/Girls Girls T Track: April 11 vs. Newark @ 5, Boys Lax: April 5 vs. Coffman @ 7:30, Girls Lax: April 17 vs. Kilbourne @ 7:30, Boys Tennis: April 5 vs Pickerington N @ 4, Boys Volleyball: April 4 vs. Gahanna Lincoln @ 7 Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 SPORTS S ports pread The RIGHT • Junior Kristen Cochran prepares to “punch the board” during her vault routine at the March 4 state gymnastics final. Cochran was the only Bear to make states, placing eighth in the vault. BELOW • Sophomore Zach Tulley clears the puck after senior goalie Matt Loveland makes a save during the March 11 semifinals. The Bears lost to Padua 7-4. photo • lindseySWANSON BELOW • After the state swimming meet on Feb. 18, the girl’s swim team celebrates its victory. The Bears won their third consecutive state championship, defeating runner-up Olentangy Liberty by 394 points and scoring a total of 612. photo • mollyEVERETT photo courtesy • brianLOE MARCH 31, 2006 Arlingtonian 17 Story continued from page 16 stands which will include visitors and women’s locker rooms and also renovated restrooms. These parts of Phase Two have to piecing the synthetic turf together. Many long hours of not been completed because the committee is short $200,000, hard work were dedicated to the completion of Phase One by but once the money is raised, the entire renovation process many UA parents, as the field was ready for UA’s first home should be completed. football game on Aug. 29. All of their sacSenior Sam W. Donovan who has rifices were later commemorated during [The biggest benefit is] the had three years experience on the new halftime of UA football’s Alumni Night synthetic turf while playing football opportunity to be able to on Sept. 12. and lacrosse is very thankful for the Once a school year of athletics com- practice on a surface everyday renovation. pleted in the spring of 2004, Phase Two As an athlete his biggest benefit from was scheduled to begin. It began with the that’s consistent.” the renovation is, “the opportunity to be repaving of the stadium grounds, the new •Senior Sam W. Donovan able to practice on a surface everyday South entrance and the rebuilding of the that’s consistent,” Donovan said concession and ticket stands on the South end of the stadium. Athletics have always been important to the residents of Currently the “Walk of Fame,” is being constructed and is UA and because of their support for UA athletes, the commuscheduled to be completed by the summer months of 2006. nity was able to contribute enough money towards the stadiStill to be included in the plans of Phase Two is a new North um renovation project, which will give athletes a high quality entrance and the construction of a complex under the home place to perform for many years. • Spring season projections 2006 holds promise for Golden Bear athletes, fans Baseball Last Year’s Record: 12-15 Key Returners: Seniors Matt Streng, Jimmy Gerlach and Derek Bley 2006 Information: Some of the top players from last season return as the Bears look to return to their winning ways Girls Lacrosse Last Year’s Record: 16-2 (State Champions) Key Returners: Seniors Laura Burke, Laura Brooker and Maggie Bremer 2006 Information: Lost a lot of key senior contributors, but coach Wendy Gallapoo always has her team ready Softball Last Year’s Record: 7-15 Key Returners: Seniors Kelly Johnson and Megan McVey 2006 Information: After a disappointing season last year, the Bears return a group of talented seniors Boys Tennis Last Year’s Record: 18-2 (Fourth at State) Key Returners: Seniors Max Hoff, Casey Christensen and Bryan Griffin 2006 Information: Lost state contender Sumanth Chittajallu and brings in new coach Amos Allison Boys Track Last Year’s Record: Fifth at Districts Key Returners: Seniors Joey Thien, Jim Notwell, and Mac Soult 2006 Information: Bears return every sprinter this year and a strong group of field event participators Girls Track Last Year’s Record: Second at Districts Key Returners: Seniors Meghan Murphy, Kaitlyn Peale, and Hayley Thorson 2006 Information: Lost a large group of point-scoring seniors, but the team still has a group of standout athletes Boys Volleyball Last Year’s Record: 12-11 Key Returners: Seniors David Zigler and Nick Linville 2006 Information: Coach Ebright’s team had a successful end of the season last year and will look to build off that for the 2006 season 18 Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 ARTS : Governor’s show UA students strive to meet, exceed high standards set at art contest andieD andie DIEMER EMER was only possile by working on multiple sculptures at a time. While one was drying she would fire, glaze or add materials to her other projects in order to complete them in time for the show. “You have to have everything planned, drawn and sketched out; if you go into it not knowing what you want then it’s not worth your time or the materials,” Perkins said. “Pieces take turns all the time, but you have to remember what you wanted out of it in the first place.” Nagel said he requires all of his honors, IB and AP students to submit at least one piece every year. Many students dedicate time outside of class in order to perfect their work for Governor’s. He said all of UA’s art students have to constantly change their work and style in order to remain on top, since their art is exposed to other schools every year. “It’s not me just grading another assignment; Governor’s prepares kids to strive and think outside of the box, outside of the assignment and outside of the grade,” Nagel said. He said the competition helps reinforce UA’s strong art program, as well as developing relationships between local schools. photo • lindseySWANSON But he felt the most pertinent part of the competiSenior Elizabeth Perkins poses with one of the ceramics projects she entered in the Governor’s tion is that it allows the students to create strong relashow. Three of her sculptures were chosen as the top 300 pieces at the State level. tionships with one another. “When it really gets down to crunch time, kids are bouncing s senior Elizabeth Perkins hunches over in the ceramics room, she ideas off each other and looking for new input as artists, which is the begins to carve into her ceramics piece. Pausing, she glances at the most important part, ” Nagel said. sign she has grown to dread: “5 DAYS UNTIL GOVERNOR’S”. Because Perkins is planning to minor in art, she said she wanted Conjuring up creative ideas in her head, Perkins has been making to get the most out of the experience by entering the maximum her sculptures a reality for this competition since the beginning of of fi ve pieces. But even aft er doing all of the planning, writing and the school year. Pouring more than 60 hours into a single piece, she communication Nagel deems as key to ceramics as to life, she said a has dedicated all her time to her five sculptures that were entered certain part of it is pure luck. into the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. “You’re just hoping everything turns out alright; you’re praying Perkins is not alone, according to ceramics and sculpture teacher to God it all works out,” she said. Mark Nagel. Dozens of students using a variety of medias entered Th e fi nal exhibition containing the winning work opens April 15 their work for the Regional Exhibition on March 4. at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower and closes May 19. • Nagel said the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition helps pro- A mote the visual arts to high school students across the state. “It is an extremely competitive, cut-throat competition,” Perkins said. “It’s the Super Bowl of arts.” A non-profit organization created in 1970, Governor’s has been actively dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of Ohio’s youth. Beginning with 15 regional levels across Ohio, 12,000 entries are submitted, out of which approximately 2,500 are selected by four judges who are either professional artists or college art professors. “All of the pieces are placed in the same venue and the judges go around and find the best works of any media, not just the type they may ecialize in,” Nagel said. At the March 4 show, 40 photographs, drawings, sculptures, computer graphics and paintings created by UAHS students were selected to proceed to the March 11 State Exhibition. Perkins said all five of her pieces were selected to advance, which FEBRUARY 24, 2006 Governor’s Show Standouts Top 25 of Show: Lauren Ross Art displayed at James A. Rhodes State Tower: Elizabeth Perkins, Riley Cruttenden, Lauren Blalock, Mac Soult, Leah Kandel, Sarah Toothman, Lauren Ross, Rosalie Shaffer, Dana Skaggs Art displayed at Governor’s Private Offices: Rosalie Shaffer, Lindy Merwine, Andrew Ullum Art displayed at State Department: Dana Skaggs Arlingtonian 19 ARTS ‘The Chain’ exhibit at Columbus Museum of Art creates somber mood limbing the stairs to the second floor of The Columbus Museum of Art, one is posed with a choice: turn right to the bright, vibrant paintings depicting traditional American life, or left to a contrasting, darker exhibit. Instead of taking the traditional path, choose the latter and approach a gloomier gallery. The walls—which change color for each showcase—are newly painted gray and present a serious tone of solitude. Entering the room, a certain wave of curiosity washes over viewers; they are now surrounded by 24 life-size lack and white portraits of people chained together. “The Chain”, an exhibit created by Taiwanese photographer Chien-Chi Chang between 1993 and 2000, is not about a literal prison. Instead, the documentary style of photography captures the life inside Lung Fa Tangia, a Buddhist sanctuary and a home to the mentally ill in Kao-Hsiung, Taiwan. In this institution, neither psychiatry nor medication are utilized; after being shunned by society and committed by embarrassed family members, patients are linked together in pairs, with a simple chain as their only rehabilitation. “The Chain” is an exhibit visiting Columbus after spending time in Taipei, Venice, Brazil and New York City, and is composed of portraits that look strikingly similar when not carefully observed. While the same gender couples may stand so close they are touching or so far apart that only one is pictured, the compositions stay life size, and some even crop out parts of faces and heads. The prints all contain deep values, tight framing and sharp contrast. Many people simply peak into the room, find no color or vast variance between the pieces, then move on. But when one takes the time to study each piece, the common buzzed-haired patients, standard outfits and muted surroundings begin to separate themselves, creating an atmosphere of isolation. Even though this group is alienated because their culture does not embrace prolems of this degree, Chang’s photo essays eak of the bond which ties society together. For even in this message of repetition, Chang is attempting to illustrate that every “patient” has individual traits independent of the other patients; each carries a unique presence in front of the camera. Looking identical at first, the prisoners’ expression, body language, interaion with their partner and camera and the humanistic qualities that describe the dreadful therapy they are literally attached to are what make “The Chain” so haunting. Each couple represents incapacities in a new way. For out of 20 n C ssio •andieDIEMER pa s n i o a f h c co m e Th 700 patients, Chang ecifically chose 48 individuals to be pictured. These people are what make up the heart of the print. Some are camera shy, aware and embarrassed their photograph is being taken. They attempt to cover their face, hold hands with their partner or curl their toes deep into the dirt of their sandal. Others are passive and uncaring, possily unale to comprehend the situation. They stare, dead and cold, with slumped shoulders and a flat expression straight into the camera. And then there are patients who are perplexed by the situa- courtesy • chien-chiCHANG Chien-Chi Chang’s photographs focus on mentally ill Taiwanese patients chained together. His exhibit will be at the Columbus Museum of Art from March 4 through June 4. Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 under, right next to their skin. Knotted and secured with a pad lock, it dangles a few feet before snaking around their partner, sealed with the same setup and lock configuration. As part of the therapy, a more stale patient is matched with a contrasting individual. This concept is clearly illustrated when viewing the overall selection. One seems to act as a parental figure—controlling and leading—while the other plays the role of an antsy, bursting child. But the chain holds a deeper, conflicting meaning; it represents ecific individuals isolated from society, yet at the same time fused together. As Chang said, “The most pathetic part is that once the two are chained together, they are forever incapale of fighting against it. Their only alternative is to become submissive, to give in, or they will never walk out of the place.” The chain drives the audience to consider the relationship between the once separate beings that are currently bound together. Forced to study the unsettling similar yet severely diverse links, the viewer comprehends the chains as more than just a literal force. They begin to see it as a figurative symbol of each subject’s crushed social and individual situation. It is this final charaeristic of Chang’s humanistic exhibit, the symbolic nature of the chain, that leaves the reality of the chains of compassion lingering and utterly unforgettale. • ARTS tion and commotion, refusing to submit to the picture. They are the blurred bodies and faces from their excessive movement and the ones being held in a place by a hand that stretched off screen. And finally, some patients are those similar to eager children—proud to be in front of the lens. They have arched backs in an attempt at perfect posture, arms locked at their sides with pointed fingers, head back, and a smile so wide their eyes are squinted shut. Besides the humanistic qualities, the clothes illustrate a deeper sense of the personal charaeristics of each patient. There seems to be a selection between one or two outfits. The most common is one similar to the design of a sailors’—white with crossing swatches of colored fabric across their chest. However, at the time these photographs were taken, the clothes are no longer pristine. Instead, they are stained and tattered, rolled on some limbs, falling off others. The consistency of dreariness continues with the setting: dark and leak, with a small animal or resident nun sometimes visile. It does not show a bright atmosphere in which to reside. But perhaps the most thought-provoking and attention-grabbing aect of the entire collection is not the miserale background, the shredded clothes or the tortured patients. Instead, it is something each one possesses: the chain. Referred to as “the chains of compassion” by the nuns and monks who have run the private organization since 1970, the chain seems to embody a personality of its own. Noticealy similar to the paper links children make, a long line of them wrap themselves around patients’ midsections, right above their hips. For some it goes on top of their clothes, others Block Party Dave Chappelle movie offers a pleasant change from his usual work •grahamBOWMAN I f Dave Chappelle is still at war with the inner demons that caused him to abandon his extremely successful television show and seek refuge in Africa, he does not dwell on them in his new movie, Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. The new documentary, directed by world-famous music video director Michel Gondry, follows Chappelle as he organizes a secret block party in Brooklyn. This party features performances by some of his favorite hip-hop artists Kanye West, Erykah Badu, Common, Jill Scott, Dead Prez, Mos Def, the Roots and the Fugees. Early in the film, two young black men explain jovially how Chappelle gave them free tickets to the event. Later that day while golfing one of them is called “nigger” for urinating in the woods near a person’s house. Instead of becoming angry and fighting, they let the incident go in light of the tickets they have just received. This scene shows the power of optimism and community to overcome adversity, a common theme throughout the movie. MARCH 31, 2006 courtesy • roguePICTURES Chappelle stays out of his film except for rare occasions where he addresses the audience while playing on the bongos. The film is a dramatic change of pace for Chappelle, whose hit series “The Chappelle Show” on Comedy Central focuses heavily on brutal racial comedy. Perhaps Chappelle wanted to focus more on what unites people rather than what pulls them apart after nearly self-destructing from the pressures of Hollywood. Anyone who is looking for “The Chappelle Show” on the big screen will be disappointed. Chappelle takes a back seat for the most part and lets the music and the atmosphere he created be the focus of his film. Gondry brilliantly pieces together the footage of the concert and the production so that none of its energy is forgotten. Interviews with the artists about their origins and their own various life philosophies are woven into the footage of their performances, giving those who are not familiar with the artists an illuminating look into their world. The movie ends with the climatic reunion of the Fugees, led by the soulful and exotically-dressed Lauren Hill performing “Killing Me Softly.” As the marching band packs up and the credits roll, the audience leaves upbeat and inspired, wishing they were able to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event on Sept. 18, 2004 in Brooklyn. • Arlingtonian 21 VOICE Tips for success in the world of Instant Messenger D uring the past few weeks, I have been fortunate enough to log a few hours on AOL Instant Messenger, a rare joyous occurrence in the Arkin household. However, during these precious moments of stress free communication, I have noticed a disturbing trend among teens. If you’ve been online in the past month, you know exactly what I’m talking about: bad profiles. Profiles were created by the Guest Columnist founders of AOL as a way for us• jdARKIN d dARKIN ers to display their likes, dislikes and even their current mood. Unfortunately this great idea has become somewhat of a drug, prone to misuse and abuse. Luckily I am here to guide Upper Arlington’s youth through the important do’s and don’ts of making a good AIM profile. The first big don’t when constructing a profile is proclaiming your love for a significant other. Unless you’re in a relationship with a seventh grader who might dump you should you not reciprocate his or her display of affection, no one wants to read the praise you shower upon your boyfriend or girlfriend. The second no-no also relates back to the seventh grade. It is the dreaded list of inside jokes that is so long they had to cut a few out of the list in order to stay under the profile character limit. These lists are annoying simply because no one cares enough to read them, and it takes someone as long to scroll through it as it does to create a decent profile. If you’re ill fated enough to come across number three on the list, you won’t be so lucky as to be able to skip over it. The downside to AIMs guarantee to be on the forefront of technol- Letter to the editor.... Teacher comments on homosexuality T he recent issue of the Arlingtonian had a few articles commentating on the cultural hot button of Homosexuality. This particular issue seemed to have a large weight on one side of the discussion. The desire for a balanced presentation particularly affects me in my role as a health teacher here at Upper Arlington high school. I was hired nearly nine years ago with a district mandate to teach an abstinence-based curriculum. My heart is to equip young people with the proper informational tools to make healthy life choices. Our curriculum is grounded in extensive study about the consequences of sexual experimentation—things like STD’s and the emotional trauma that results from sexual investment. There are a variety of significant medical, mental, and emotional health risks associated with homosexuality and the gay “lifestyle”. Homosexuality is an issue that will be debated ogy is their wide selection of fonts. And according to the old Kevin Costner classic, if you build it, they will come. There’s always going to be that one person who wants to use the Aurora Cn BT font simply because it takes 10 minutes to read one word. Personally, I fail to see the humor. Which is too bad, because although humor is the key to a good profile, misuse is another big don’t. In my opinion, it’s the worst of them all. If in conversation, you happen to say something funny, don’t indulge yourself with the pleasure of allowing everyone to see it. We get it that you’re funny, but remember, if what you said really was that funny, the other person would put it on their own profile. Now that you’ve lured your reader in with laughs, the best way to ensure they’ll stay and chat for hours is to put a link to your Webshots or MySpace somewhere in your profile. There is nothing I enjoy more than looking at a friends MySpace and reading their answers to survey questions such as “In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos?” Also, if it wasn’t for browsing other people’s Webshots, I would never have found great ideas of things to do on a boring weekend, like try and drink a gallon of milk in one hour. So now, you’ve created a decent profile, but you’re still thinking, “JD, it’s still missing that one key to a great profile!” Well don’t worry; I know exactly what you’re talking about. You need a deep, thoughtful and emotional song lyric from an obscure emo or indie band that almost no one else has heard of. Because let’s be honest, the greatest joy we get from building an extensive iTunes library is being able to say, “Oh you haven’t heard of Uncle Johnny? That’s too bad, you should check them out at www.unsignedbandweb.com/unclejohnny. They’re pretty good.” Now that you’ve added this key ingredient, you can feel free to click “Finish” and rest assured that everyone will enjoy your profile, and your popularity will soar as a result. • in many high-profile national publications, media groups, political representatives, and so on. Those venues are an appropriate playing field for these discussions. If a high school journalism staff chooses to address an issue like homosexuality, it is imperative that they recognize the natural limitations of their knowledge and incorporate balanced representation through research and the testimony of experts. Especially if readers will be making decisions based, in part, on the information they read. The writers must be sensitive to the urgent need for information from those who know the full dynamics of homosexual behavior. I am all about developing young people in their gifts and talents. And I am especially in favor of cultivating a sense of responsibility that is congruent to the seriousness of the issues they choose to address in student publications. Stacey Hoover Upper Arlington High School Teacher For full text of letter, please visit www.arlingtonian.com/letters.htm • 22 Arlingtonian MARCH 31, 2006 Student-run clubs have many benefits 1650 Ridgeview ell, spring break is over. This is the last time I will return to school to witness the beautifully tanned bodies of the high percentage of students who ent the week in Mexico. But I am not embarrassed of my winter-white flesh. Oh no! I am proud because every absent shade of pigment tells a tale of spring breaks ent at home. Without the distraion of “friends” and “fun things to do” during the spring break of my freshman year I made unheard of progress in •grahamBOWMAN computer games, sometimes playing for nine hours without interruption. I have never been an eecially avid gamer, but without any alternatives that spring break, I dove to depths of computer game euphoria that I had never reached before. The hours, as well as my eyesight, withered away as I felled thousands of skeleton warriors and rock golums in overly sinister dungeons. So while everyone else may have ent their week lounging around on the beach, possily hanging out with dozens of hot babes, I found extremely rare armor and leveled up 15 times. So who’s the real winner? Spring break of junior year was as uneventful as it was satisfying. There was no trip outside of the country and for that matter very few trips outside of my own home. I ent my week very similar to how I would imagine a hibernating bear would act; eating copious amounts of fatty foods in a small den (my basement) without bothering to end the energy needed to clean up the scraps. I laid in my darkened cave surrounded by a small army of Reese’s wrappers and banana peels for hours on end watching TV. I only moved when it was necessary to reach my foot up to the cale box to change the channel with my toe because the “buttons,” which is what the remote or clicker is called in my family, had been lost long ago in the deep crevasses of the couch. I could have dug through the crumb and change-infested couch to find the buttons, but it was more than likely that the buttons would be missing a battery, because even longer ago the little plastic thing that protects the buttons from such an VOICE Excessive sloth is a spring break must W •staffEDITORIAL I t is always exciting to come to school on Monday and discover a witty poster advertising the birth of an obscure club such as “online games” or “bocce ball.” These clubs and their advertisements add much needed color and variety to our school’s atmosphere. Clubs are a great way for students to meet other students who share interests. Without someone taking the time to create a bocce ball club, or other such clubs, the dozen or so students that play together every Tuesday afternoon would never have found each other. Clubs are not only a beacon of social activity, but also serve as a forum for students to discuss important issues. During election years the various political clubs are very active in getting students mobilized to help campaign for their respective parties. Schools are not allowed to advocate political parties or ideologies because they must keep the educational system free of bias. Clubs fill this void by creating a great place for students to express their opinions and be exposed to new ideas. The Arlingtonian staff encourages students to participate in the clubs offered at UAHS, whether to advocate a cause or just to meet people and have a good time. • incident had been lost beyond any hope of it recovery. The week climaxed the night my brother and I watched the movie Spring Break Shark Attack! a film about hot spring breakers paying for their sins in the form of vicious shark attacks. “HA! That’s what you get!” I laughed to myself in my shark-free cave of piety. Spring break is about being freed from the relentless barrage of oligations and duties that school dishes out and taking time to have fun, something that can be achieved at home and abroad. One need not end thousands of dollars on a gratuitous orgy of sunlight, waves, sand, music, parties, golf, dancing and scuba-diving to have a memorale spring break. I agree that vacations are a lot of fun, but • the allure of excessive sloth should not be overlooked. • graphic • chrissyHUMMEL MARCH 31, 2006 Arlingtonian 23 Arlingtonian 1650 Ridgeview Rd. 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