March 2011 - Lakeview Local Schools

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March 2011
Issue 1 Vol. 49
Lakeview High School
300 Hillman Drive
Cortland, OH 44410
(330)-637-4921
LHS Drama Club performs Beauty and the Beast
By Patrick Finan
Sports Editor
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Inside:
News
Teens “love hungry”
by participate in 30Hour Famine.
People
LHS remembers
former LHS teacher
Cody Betts.
Entertainment
Skins: Does it
influence positive
choices?
Features
Get ready for
spring with fashion
trends!
Sports
LHS track warms up for
2011 season.
Opinion
Senior input: AP
classes vs academic
courses.
The Chicago River
is dyed green on St.
Patrick’s Day with a
special dye that only
last a few hours.
wo years after the Lakeview
High School Drama Club produced
one of the world’s most popular
musicals, Les Miserables, they returned
to the musical scene performing
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Feb. 2527. The namesake characters, Belle
and the Beast, were portrayed by
senior Colleen Browning and junior
Matthew Bickerton, respectively.
Different from the musical two
years prior is the director and the
musical
accompaniment.
LHS
alumnus Alyssa Connelly headed
the production, and computerized
Lewis
music was provided by fellow LHS
alum Max Jackson.The set, including
Beauty and the Beast
the background and props, were
express their love for
designed by former Drama Club
each other in one of the
director Tom Hitmar.
culminating scenes.
“That was probably the best scenery
I’ve ever seen at a Lakeview play,”
said LHS sophomore Jake Fenstermaker, “When the orb lit up at
the castle, that was sweet.”
The opening number was an ensemble piece showcasing Browning.
Following were a variety of pieces, including a duet between
Browning and sophomore Buck Eaton, who portrayed Belle’s
father. Solos were performed by both Browning and Bickerton, and
numerous other ensemble songs captured the appreciation of the
audience.
Judging by the applause, “Be Our Guest” was the best received. It
required the talents of almost every actor or actress as the inanimate
objects of the castle danced and sang, led by senior Zach Haines
(Lumiere) and senior Craig Rowley (Cogsworth) persuade Belle to
reside at the enchanted castle.
Other inanimate objects included junior Rachel Rubadiri as Babette
the Featherduster, senior Brea Rodgers as a wardrobe, sophomore
Jamiee Lombard as Chip the Teacup, and junior Kylie Holmes as
Mrs. Potts who had to hold her arm in an upright “teapot” position
for the entire play.
“Yeah by the end of the last show, it really hurt,” Holmes said.
Aaron Jesse was perfectly cast in the role of Gaston as he tried to
woo Belle away from the Beast. His singing brought more love from
the audience than any other cast member, and his arrogance stayed
true to the original Gaston.Bickerton’s performance received rave
reviews from audience members from the Sunday showing.
One woman said, “It’s hard to believe he has never been in choir;
his singing was good and his acting was perfectly terrifying.”
Behind the scenes were the crew. Led by stage managers Dana
Libert, Don Witt, and Mary Kate Browning, (twin sister of C.
Browning), the crew manipulated the set as the scenes changed.
“It was an honor to be a part of this great production; the hard
work was definitely worth it,” said crew member Alex Dieter.
The cast and crew were rewarded with a “surprisingly great
turnout,” as Connelly described it, and a standing ovation. Drama
Club members said that musicals are put on every other year, so the
community has something to look forward to in 2013.
Aaron Jesse, in the role of
Gaston, flaunts his physique to his many admirers
Lewis
Ohioans speak out about Senate Bill 5
By Dana Libert
care, etc.”
Despite heavy opposition, some recognize benefits
to the state: “SB5 has the ability to save the state $1.3
billion because pay increases will not go into effect,” said
Herrholtz.
ecently,
Ohio
At a recent rally at Youngstown State University,
lawmakers have proposed a
democratic public officials as well as union representatives
new bill that infuriates some
voiced their opinions on the legislation. Senator Capri
while appeasing others. Ohio
Cafaro of the 32 and 33 districts commended the past
Senate Bill 5 is a proposed piece
actions of Ron Gerberry, Tom Sawyer, and others on their
of legislature that would end
work to gain collective bargaining rights in 1983. State
collective bargaining rights
representative Robert Hagen gave his thanks to the many
for all Ohio public employees,
union
representatives
in
attendance.
affecting wages, benefits, strike
A f t e r
threats and other aspects of
alluding
union involvement. The bill
Protestors
of
SB5
storm
the
Ohio
to
the
is supported by governor John
Statehouse in Columbus.
whereabouts
Kasich who laid out plans for
(photos above and below by Libert)
of governor
this and similar legislation
K a s i c h ’s
during his campaign.
head, he said
“I believe every word [he
to the crowd,
said] about abolishing unions.”
“
[Kasich]
said Lakeview High School
must
think
health and physical education
we’re idiots,”
teacher Ron DeJulio. “I think
an allusion to
he is trying to put public and
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the governor’s
private workers against each
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other as well as eliminate the
referring
to
middle class.”
Numerous
a
police
officer.
Hagan
shouted,
“Don’t
blame
the
unions!”
The
rallies and dinners have been
working class is paying for the bank recession, he said, climaxing
held to raise awareness about
his speech with an address to Republicans: “You can kiss my
the bill and to discourage
union ***!”
support.
Congressman Tim Ryan blamed the recession on the banking
LHS assistant principal
system.
“It ain’t tough to cut money that goes to a poor kid,” said
Lawrence Herrholtz said the
Ryan,
“but
now its tough to pick on teachers,” calling the unions a
bill has downfalls: “When the state ‘saves’ $1.3 billion, employees
“sleeping
giant,”
and stating that the awakening is happening.
do not spend $1.3 billion. The money will not be returned to the
Representatives from many area unions also spoke. OEA
tax payer, therefore causing a decrease in consumption which will
treasurer Jim Timlin, retired Howland teacher, recalled his father’s
affect the private sector.”
DeJulio said the bill is a collective bargaining killer: “Basically death: He was run over by a car while on a strike line. Timlin
all government employees have no say in wages, benefits, health recollects, “I had never seen such unity.”
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Teens forgo food and cell phones to make a difference
By Mary Kate Browning
Co-editor
P
op tarts and coffee before school,
pizza for lunch, and maybe a light snack
at home until dinner; regardless of what
or where you eat during the course of a
day, eating three meals a day is a natural
routine for most. However, for six billion
people in the world, three meals a day is
not an option.
That’s why the nonprofit organization
World Vision started the “30-Hour
Famine,” created to diminish hunger
worldwide. The 30-Hour Famine, which
began 20 years ago, is a movement that
inspires and encourages teens to give up
food for 30 hours to get a “taste” of what
hunger feels like. While this explanation
tends to scare people away from
participating at first, they soon realize
that the 30-Hour Famine is more than not
eating: it’s an opportunity for students
(usually through a church youth group)
to impact their world while still in school.
By learning about poverty and injustice
in the world, experiencing hunger firsthand, and raising funds, teens can make
a difference now, no waiting to be an
adult or passport to foreign countries
required.
Popular among church youth groups,
the 30-Hour Famine attracted 30 students
at New Life Christian Fellowship church
in Girard this year, many participating
for the first time. These students decided
to further challenge themselves by
giving up cell phones for 30 hours. While
the fast from technology may have been
more difficult than not eating for some, it
helped keep students thoughts fixed on
sacrifice and helping those in need.
The 30-Hour Famine organization
supplies youth leaders with a variety of
activities, games, and service projects to
keep students’ minds off food. Unique to
the 30-Hour Famine is the “Tribe Game,”
a survivor-type game where the students
are split into tribes and asked to perform
a series of challenges with the incentive
that winning team eats first once that fast
ends.
The Tribe Game gives students a deeper
look at what life in total poverty really
looks like. At the start of the game, each
receives a card with a real life biography
of a child living in hunger; many of these
children also suffer from AIDS, loss of
Egyptian revolution triggers
crisis in Libya
By Sara Chuirazzi
Reporter
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n Feb. 11, after eighteen days of violent revolt, Egyptians rejoiced over the
transfer of power from Hosni Mubarak
to the Egyptian military, leaving the military in charge of the 85 million citizens
of Egypt (nytimes.com). The military is
“committed to sponsor the legitimate
demands of the people within defined
time frames,” said a representative of
the armed forces in a televised statement
given by a (nytimes.com), putting Egypt
on the path of government reinvention
for which the people persistently fought.
This victory has inspired multiple
Middle Eastern countries including, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan
to lobby against their own governments
in hopes of joining Egypt on the path toward democracy. “Democracy appears
to have momentum in that part of the
world,” said Lakeview High School history teacher John Ruane. “It’s wonderful
to see democracy taking root, but the US
needs to keep an eye on things to make
sure they don’t fall to chaos.” Recently,
Libya has attracted media attention as
acts of protest break out in response to
Muammar Gadhafi’s violent fight against
the army of rebels trying to shake his 41year reign.
“Because of new technology and social
media networking, we are influenced by
the ability to see the actions of a country
and how its people are looking to throw
off the shackles of oppression,” said LHS
history teacher Jason Senedak. Ruane
said that, from a less political viewpoint,
the impact of revolt on the price of oil
has caused a dramatic increase of gasoline prices in the US. According to aolnews.com, this is the “bloodiest episode
in the Middle East’s wave of unrest,” and
Libya is moving rapidly towards civil
war. Aolnews.com reports that the city
of Misrata (120 miles east of the capital,
Tripoli) hosted some of the most brutal
fighting, in which pro-Gadhafi troops invaded and were trapped by rebel troops.
It’s difficult to accurately account for all
deaths occurring since Feb. 15, just days
after Egyptian success was made known
to the rest of the world, but it is estimated by cnn.com that between one and two
thousand people have fallen victim to the
aggressive attacks between the rebel and
pro-Gadhafi troops. LHS history teacher,
Thomas Pavlansky calls the situation “a
concern” and many agree.
Gadhafi is currently in control of Tripoli, where many of his supporters reside
among the population of two million. Nations such as the United States and Britain have urged Gadhafi to discontinue
his use of brutality against his people; his
obstinacy has led to the moving of U.S.
troops closer to Libyan shores, where the
institution of a “no fly” zone is being discussed as a safety precaution (foxnews.
com). Arizona senator, John McCain, a
strong supporter of this tactic, said in an
ABC News interview that the US cannot
“risk allowing Gadhafi to massacre people from the air, both by helicopter and
fixed-wing [aircraft].” (nypost.com)
The United Nations refugee agency
states that nearly 200,000 people have
fled from Libya to Tunisia (the northernmost country of Africa) and Egypt. International efforts are being made to assist
those affected by this crisis, as the U. N.
World Food Program recently launched
a $39.2 billion emergency plan that will
help feed over one million people located in Libya, Tunisia, and Egypt, for
three months (npr.com) and the United
States recently announced a contribution
of three million dollars to the International Organization for Migration to help
return non-Libyans to their homes (cnn.
com). NATO surveillance flights over
Libya have increased from 10-24 hours
a day to gain a better understanding of
military and social situations existing.
Though conditions remain serious, Senedak said, “From an outside viewpoint, it
is neat to look and see solid resolve and
[the desire of people in the Middle East]
for a better life.”
limbs, or natural disasters such as the
2010 hurricane in Haiti. Through the
course of the game, students connect with
the child on their card. putting a face on
the hunger they are fighting against.
It’s not all fun and games as those
participating in a 30-Hour Famine
event say. The hunger experienced is
remembered and appreciated the rest
of participants’ lives. Participants say
feeling the hunger is worth it, if just for
the money raised through donations and
sponsors. Thirty dollars can feed and
care for a child for a
month.
Through World
Vision,
Famine
donations help
fight hunger
all over the
world; since
1992,
the
total number
of children
who
die
each day
from
LHS senior Taylor Lody, a 30-Hour
Famine participant, helped deliver and
organize food at the Warren Family
Mission during the fast.
hunger, poverty, and disease has fallen
from 40,000 to 24,000 (worldvision.org).
Participants said they take part not out
of obligation or a need for community
service but, rather, for a feeling of
fulfillment experienced by helping
others.
Shelby Lucas, an LHS senior, has
participated twice in the 30-Hour
Famine and shared what she enjoys
most about the Famine: “the feeling of
accomplishment after it [is] over.”
LHS senior Craig Rowley, who has
done the Famine four times, said he does
it because “it’s for a great cause, and I
enjoy meeting new people.” Lucas and
Rowley are not the only ones who feel
this way; in most cases, students who do
the 30-Hour Famine for the first time say
they can’t wait to do it again.
Hunger Hurts:
•Every day, nearly 8,000 kids under
age five die because of hungerrelated causes. Some starve. Some
get sick, and their hungry bodies are
just too weak to fight.
•1.4 billion people live on less than
$1.25 a day.
Info from WorldVision.org &
30hourfamine.org
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Catherine Howard
Co-Editors
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Dana Libert
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Sarah Benich
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Reporters
Lydia Popichak
Kyle Ames
Chloe Bell
Matthew Bickerton
Sara Chuirazzi
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Abby Dunn
Austin Haines
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True Irish blood runs through LHS
By Melaina Lewis
Co-Editor
S
ean Ruane is not only an AllAmerican teacher at Lakeview High
School, where he has taught for 15 years,
but is also a true-blooded Irishman. His
father, Patrick Ruane, emigrated from
Ireland around the age of 30, after WWII.
The elder Ruane immigrated to the U.S.
seeking a better life said Ruane.
“My father came from a large family,
and there wasn’t enough work on the
farm. Not everyone had a job,” said
Ruane.
As a child, Ruane remembers asking
his father about his first impressions
of the Statue of Liberty. He replied: “It
was a statue. I was most worried about
who was picking me up.” After a short
time, Ruane’s uncles followed his father
across the seas to meet him in the U.S.
The Irish traditions and stories have
carried over into Ruane’s family life from
his father and mother. His father was
straight from Ireland while his mother
was half-Irish and half German.
Ruane said, “I have three brothers
and three sisters. We would joke and
say we were 75% Irish.”
Bread pudding and Irish soda bread
were Irish foods Ruane was exposed to
as a child. His mother prepared many
Irish meals.
“We were Irish blood, but our life
wasn’t consumed in Irish traditions.
My mom would prepare meals mainly
for my dad; however, I was very
accustomed to these meals as a child,”
said Ruane.
Ruane said the food was the most
consistent Irish tradition he had
growing up.
“We would talk about our heritage
and ask my dad questions about life
over in Ireland; he would tell us stories,”
said Ruane. His father told stories about
how every Sunday the family went to
church and, before they did so, they
washed the horse-drawn buggy. There
was great pride to take a horse and
buggy into town.
“I believe that is why my dad made
us wash the car every Sunday before we
went to church,” said Ruane.
Growing up, the Ruane’s belonged to
a Gaelic Club in Youngstown. Several
times a year the club hosted a concert of
traditional Irish dances.
Ruane said, “They hosted a feis
(pronounced “fesh”) a dance recital,
similar to a festival.”
Talkative, inquisitive, helpful, open,
interested in sports, hate saying “no,”
and hard working are characteristics of
the Irish. Ruane’s father and uncles are
the definition of hard working. They
grew up working on a farm and came
from a hard life.
“I am most proud of my relatives’
work ethic.
People described
them as hard working. Irishman
are known for their hard-working
characteristics, and my father and
uncle’s demonstrated that part of
my heritage. I like to believe the
characteristic I carry from my father
is that I have a greater concern for
other people’s feelings than myself,”
said Ruane.
His father and uncle went out of
their way to help a neighbor or a
friend. If someone asked for help
to finish a garage or another project,
they helped finish it before thinking
about their own needs.
Ruane said, “Friendship and the
importance of helping out is a very
strong Irish characteristic.”
A large number of Ruane’s family
still reside in Ireland. Even though
his aunts and uncles have passed,
many of his cousins come to visit in
the states.
“The Irish have a different sense
of humor from Americans and the
English. They are a little less sarcastic
than the English. Irish humor is very
laid back, easygoing humor. They are
very pleasant, enjoyable people,” said
Ruane.
Not only was Ruane left with strong
Irish characteristics, but also with his
father’s Hurley stick. The object of the
game Hurley is to use the stick to hit
Lewis
Ruane, pictured holding his father’s
Hurley stick , found the Hurley when he
was twelve years old.
a small ball between the opponents’
goalposts for a goal. Ruane discovered
the stick when he was twelve after going
through the attic of his house.
“My dad brought it directly from
Ireland. I am not sure what he intended
to do with it. I do not know if he thought
he was going to play with it over in the
U.S. or just wanted to bring it. He never
played with it, but I’m glad I have it,”
said Ruane.
LHS remembers teacher and coach, Cody Betts
School social studies teacher, said,
“Through his hard times, one
thing I remember is that he never
complained.”
Betts left behind his wife Jennifer
Betts and two children, Cooper, age
two, and Kylie, age four. Joseph
Badger Middle School Principal
Robert Moon said one of the first
things he remembers when her thinks
of Betts was how great of a teacher he
was.
Moon said, “He was very tough on
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the kids, but they responded well to
him . . . . he had a gift when it came
to teaching.”
Cody Betts taught and coached at Lakeview
Betts former student, Sean Dunfee,
High School and, more recently, at Badger
junior, said he always remembers
High School. (2002 LHS yearbook photo)
how Betts drank black coffee every
day and that he gave every student
a nickname.
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Dunfee said, “He was a great guy;
he always made the classroom fun and
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made us smile.”
Moon also said, “Betts was a genuine
n Feb. 21, 2011, Joseph Badger guy. What you saw was what you got,
School teacher and basketball coach no false images. . . . I’m going to really
and former Lakeview High School math miss his personality. I will also miss the
teacher Cody Betts died from Glioma, way he would listen. Cody was a great
the most common and malignant form listener. He gave his true opinion, not
of primary brain tumors. Over the past what he thought you wanted to hear.”
few years, Betts condition progressed to
Many at Joseph Badger agree that Betts
stage four Glioma.
was a great basketball coach. Joseph
John Jamieson, Joseph Badger High Badger eighth grade English teacher
Ryan Fitch said, “I remember many good
times of us coaching together, even if we
were coaching on different teams.”
Jamieson said, “Not only was he a
good coach, but, when I coached him in
basketball as a student at Badger, he was
the smartest basketball player I had.”
Principal Moon said he remembers
when Betts was able to go to the Fiesta
Bowl and even brought him back a shirt
that Moon said he will be sure to keep for
many years to come.
Moon said, “One thing I will always
remember about Cody was his love for
sports, especially Ohio State University.”
Many different organizations raised
money for
him and his family during these rough
times. Facebook kept the community
informed on many of the events held.
Lakeview School District raised $4,034.00.
Joseph Badger sent money raised directly
to help his wife and children. Joseph
Badger also allowed different groups to
hold benefit dinners in their school. Other
churches throughout the community also
held several dinners and events to help
out with Betts’ bills and his family.
Ryan Fitch said, “Cody was a great
friend, a very strong willed person, and
an amazing role model for the students.
He will be greatly missed by everyone.”
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Senior Spotlight
Desmond Gabriel
Vaughn
Full name: Desmond Gabriel Vaughn
Birthday: Feb 17, 1993
Nicknames: Dez or D-money for some
reason
Favorite quote: “Life is 10% of what hit
you and 90% of your attitude”
Dream college: LSU
Best friends: Toma, Dave, Taylor, Keith,
Ryan, DJ, Shane, Kelly
Favorite underclassmen: Jake Payton,
Louie Novakovich, Zach Goss
Extracurricular activities: Football, track
Dream date: Not to sound like a player or
anything, but there are so many beautiful
ladies out there that I really don’t know
Favorite rapper: Drake, Lil Wayne, JCole, Wiz Khalifa
Favorite teacher: Coach Z
Dream job: Professional football player
Biggest regret: I have no regrets
If you could go back in time, when and
where would you go? I would go to one
of Michael Jordan’s basketball games
Favorite movie: Transformers 1 and 2
School lunch you would skip open lunch for: The grilled cheese with the tomato
soup is so yummy
Pet peeves: When people brag about themselves
Thing you will miss most about high school: Some of the people but other than
that nothing
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you’d do? Go on a crazy shopping
spree
Something interesting no one knows about you: I can freestyle just a little
What three things would you take to the moon? iPod, mobile home, a female
Favorite high school memory: Every moment of this year, football season- good
and bad
Kaitlyn Elizabeth
Tonkovich
Full name: Kaitlyn Elizabeth Tonkovich
Birthday: August 2, 1992
Nicknames: Kait, Tonk, Kait-n-hymer
Favorite quote: “The best and most
beautiful things in the world cannot be
seen or even touched; they must be felt
with the heart.” –Hellen Keller
Dream college: Anyone that is located
in California where all the beautiful
sunshine is!
Best friends: I have a lot of good friends
but very few best friends: Ty, Nic and
my SB
Favorite underclassmen: My little Allie
Wallie Pavlik, Lainey, Joey Wilson, and
Matt Pasternak
Extracurricular activities: Sports, sports
and more sports!
Dream date: Tyler Montgomery
Favorite rapper: Nicki Minaj
Favorite teachers: Miss Bucko, Shan,
Coach Z
Dream job: One that I can make my own
schedule and get to travel all over the world
Favorite movie: Inception or anything with Will Ferrell
Most useless piece of information you know: Most elephants weigh less than the
tongue of a blue whale
School lunch you would skip open lunch for: Bulldog bowl or salad bar
Pet peeves: I’m a germaphobe, and when someone is cleaning his/her board in
ceramics and it sounds like nails on a chalk board X1000
Thing you will miss most about high school: Definitely soccer, going from seeing
the team every week day, hanging out Friday/Saturday and walk throughs even on
Sundays were the best times
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you’d do: Right now, I’d take my
family and as many others as I could on vacation to have a great time and relax
Thing you will miss least about high school: High school
Something interesting no one knows about you: I do/did play guitar and sing
What three things would you take to the moon? Tyler-Dimeire, food/drink, music
Craziest thing you have done: I’m crazy on a daily basis
How many run-ins with the law have you had? More than most would think,
surprisingly
Favorite high school memory: Making it to semi-regional’s for soccer
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Jessica Elaine
Moorehead
Full name: Jessica
Elaine Moorehead
Birthday: Feb 14, 1993Valentine’s Day
Nicknames: Jess, JessieJess, J-Mama, Jem &
all the nicknames Josh
gives me...
Favorite quote: “Give
a girl the right shoes,
and she can conquer
the world.” -Marilyn
Monroe
Dream college:
Universtiy of Central
Arkansas
Best friends: Stacie and Stefanie Hamad, Lydia, Mitch, Nick Tripi
Favorite Underclassmen: Stacie, Stefanie, Gabby
Extracurricular activities: Ski club, and that’s basically it!
Dream date: Mitchell Steven Wolanin
Funniest high school memory: Ski club, in the bathroom after hot chocolate with
Audrey and Kelsey...haha
Favorite rapper: It’s a tie: Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa
Favorite teacher: Ms. Bucko
Biggest regret: I don’t regret anything because I’ve learned from all my experiences
If you could go back in time, when and where would you go? 9th grade was
probably my favorite year, so then
Most embarrassing moment: When I first moved here, everyone made fun of my
accent...still do sometimes, actually
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Most useless piece of information you know: Eating celery burns more calories to
chew it than the celery itself
School lunch you would skip open lunch for: Pasta and salad bar day!
Pet peeves: People that complain way too much
Thing you will miss most about high school: Precalc and physics study sessions
with Mitch, Aaron and Nick. We get absolutely nothing done.
Thing you will miss least about high school: Falling asleep in Spanish and Precalc
every day
What three things would you take to the moon? Some of that cool astronaut food,
a camera, and iPod
How many run-ins with the law have you had? Two, I think
Toma Jason Meril
Leveto Jr.
Full name: Toma Jason
Meril Leveto Jr.
Birthday: Jan 18, 1993
Nicknames: T
Favorite quote: Can’t
say, but Z and DeJulio
agree
Dream college: San
Diego State
Best friends: Clint
Hess
Favorite
underclassmen:
Lincoln Hall, Zack
Kendall, Drew Bell,
Elijah Henderson,
Sierra Leveto, Paige Adair, Ashley Austin
Extracurricular activities: Getting swoll, ski club, track, and football
Dream date: Adriana Lima
Favorite rapper: Myself! haha
Favorite teachers: Shanower, Coach Z, Mr. Piper
Dream job: Engineer for Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porshe or Aston Martin
Biggest regret: Too many to mention
If you could go back in time, when are where would you go? 6th grade when I
first moved here
Most embarrassing moment: Falling hard twice in front of Kelly at Nelson Ledges
Favorite movie: Gangs of New York
Most useless piece of information you know: It’s a 14 hour drive to Kansas
School lunch you would skip open lunch for: Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pet peeves: When people touch my face
Thing you will miss most about high school: Dodge ball, once again, I’m sorry,
Brandon Baker
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you’d do? Move to California and buy
a ridiculously fast car
Something interesting no one knows about you: I could fix nearly everything in a
house
How many run-ins with the law have you had? Oh, I’m faster than them ;)
Favorite high school memory: Senior year football, especially the homecoming
game
March 2011
Senior Spotlight
Ethan Edward Ainsley
What is your nickname? Dewy
When is your birthday? March 17, 1993
Who are your best friends? They know
who they are
Who are your favorite underclassmen?
I’d have to go with Kassy and Chelsea. And
I guess Colton…
Who are your favorite teachers? Miss
Bucko and Miss Milliron
What quote do you live by? “Here is the
test to find whether your mission on Earth
is finished: if you’re still alive, it isn’t.” Richard Bach
Who is your favorite actor? Jason Statham
What is your favorite band? Hollywood
Undead
Who is your dream date?
Already have her :)
What is the worst thing you would do for
a billion dollars? Watch the Disney channel
for 24 hours in a row
What is the first feature you notice in the
opposite sex? Eyes
What is your favorite candy bar? Reese’s cup
What is your most embarrassing moment? Blowing the rear driveshaft out of our
Jeep in front of everyone attending Truck Night
If you could have any superpower what would it be? Time control
What is your dream job? Emperor of the world
What t.v. show would you most like to see taken off the air? All of them just to
see everyone’s reactions
If you could make anything legal, what would it be? Speeding
What is something interesting about yourself that no one knows? I am pretty
mechanically inclined when it comes to cars
What is a bad or embarrassing habit that you have?
I clench my jaw and it pops out
What are your plans after high school? Attend YSU for two years and then
hopefully transfer to Toledo for a bachelor’s in engineering
What is your favorite article of clothing? My mountain dew shirt
Do you collect anything, and if so, what? Coins
What is your most prized possession? My family
Patricia Ann Scarano
What are your nicknames? Tricia,
Trish, Pat, Patty Ann… and so on
When is your birthday? January 20,
1993
Who are your best friends? Shelby
Lucas, Alexa Scarano (I guess), and
Courtney Fani
What quote do you live by? “Look at
life through the windshield, not the
rear view mirror.”
What is your favorite song? “Count
on me” by Bruno Mars
What is your favorite t.v. show? Modern Family
Who is your favorite actor and
actress? Ashton Kutcher and Anne
Hathaway
What Disney character would you be
and why? Jasmine from Aladdin, because she has a pretty sweet pet tiger!
What is your funniest high school
memory? My junior year at lunch, my
table had this huge argument over the
difference between a pony and a mini
horse. I still don’t know the difference!
What is something interesting about you that no one knows? I can lick my elbow
Who is your dream date? Ashton Kutcher
Do you have a tattoo? I have a tattoo of a bird on my shoulder
If you could make anything legal, what would it be? No speed limits!
What is your worst fear? Spiders! And not being able to survive if everyone turned
into zombies, like on zombie land.
What is your favorite article of clothing? These jeans from American Eagle that I
accidentally bought for a ridiculous amount of money
What is your most prized possession? Alexa…she told me to put that.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A cat, because they
sleep all day
What is your favorite food? Hamburgers!
What is your biggest pet peeve? When people chew with their mouth open
Who are your favorite underclassmen? Alexa, Christine, CJ, little Fani
What is the most useless piece of information you know? Barbie’s full name is
Barbara Millicent Roberts
What is in your purse right now? Phone, iPod, wallet, pencils and keys
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Rocky Road
If you could change anything about high school, what would it be? Probably no
dress code, because I hate having to put leggings under my ripped jeans
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Julianna Elizabeth Lombardi
What are your nicknames? Jewels, Princess,
Juless-a-woolis, Woola, Woolis Anne Marie,
Lovey, Ju, JuJu, and too many others to mention
When is your birthday? February 26, 1989
Who are your best friends? Cara, AA, Danielle, Kayla Walker
What are your academic achievements?
Honor Roll
What are your extra-curricular activities?
LET Club, Make A Difference Day
Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Shuster!
(Sorry, Mrs. Prokop!)
What quote do you live by? “Reese cups
forever!”
What is your favorite t.v. show? The Ellen
Degeneres Show
What is your favorite song? “That’s what
friends are for” by Dionne Warwick
What is your favorite sport? Basketball (or
“Who gets the reese’s cup!”)
What is your favorite color? Blue
What is your best high school memory? Calling Mrs. Black (secretly) from school
What was your funniest high school moment? When Mrs. Black surprised me (in
the bathroom) when she came back from North Carolina
What is the craziest thing you have done? I went on the big roller coaster “Raging
Wolf Bob” at Geauga Lake
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? I’d want to be a stuffed
animal so someone would hug me all the time!
If you could have any super power, what would it be? Just to be able to do what
other people can do, like talk, walk, type on the computer, and dance
What is the worst thing you would do for a billion dollars? Get rid of physical
therapy!
What is your favorite quote? “Don’t worry. Be happy!”
Donald Roger Witt
What are your nicknames? Don, Donnie,
Wittler
When is your birthday? Nov. 26, 1992
Who are your best friends? Andrew
Boldt, Aaron Huston, Nick Facciolo, Corey
Bruner, Stephanie Corbin, Dana Libert,
Mitch Wolanin
What are your academic achievements?
Umm, Freshman year I got an award for
perfect attendance
What are your extra-curricular activities?
Boy scouts, paintball, video games
Who are your favorite teachers? Mrs.
Carrie Schlatt/Lawrence Herrholtz (it’s a
tie)
What quote do you live by? “If you’re not
first, you’re last!”-Rickey Bobby
What is your favorite TV show? The Office
What is your favorite song? “All of
Creation” by Mercy Me
Who is your favorite actor or actress?
Rachel McAdams
What is your favorite sport? Rugby
What is your favorite color? Blue
Who is your dream date? I plead the fifth
What is your best high school memory? Getting stuck in an elevator at band camp
What was your funniest high school moment? Dumping three gallons of water on
Stephanie Corbin during “The War”
What is the craziest thing you have done? Get in a car with Andrew Boldt
If you were any animal, what would you be and why? A cat; because what’s better
than doing nothing but eat and sleep all day?
What is your favorite place to go for open lunch? Fabiano’s
If you could have any super power, what would it be? Invincibility
What is your dream job? To be rich enough to not need a job
What t.v. show would you most like to see taken off air? Jersey Shore
Who is your favorite underclassman? Alex Williams
If you were a board game, which would you be? Risk
What is your favorite article of clothing and why? Hoodies, because they are warm
and comfortable
Do you have or would you get a tattoo? If so, of what? No, and probably not
What is something interesting about yourself no one knows about? I was born in
Swindon, England
Who would you be off of Jersey Shore why? None of them. They are all
detrimental to society.
Compiled by Lydia Popichak
and Erin Kelligher
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Pot of Gold Empty for St. Patrick’s Day Movies
By Taylor Lody
Fundraising
S
quished
b e t w e e n
Valentines Day, a
day dedicated to
romance, and the
vastly celebrated
Christian holiday
of Easter is a
noteworthy day
deprived of its
chance to shine in
the movie theatre.
St.
Patrick’s
Day has been
overlooked
in
terms of cinema
in place of romance movies and
films that depict the resurrection
of Christ or the next “best film
of the year,” for those who don’t
celebrate Easter.
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Ohioans/SB5
The UAW’s Jim Graham
had this to say of Kasich’s
election: “If I ran a campaign
saying ‘Vote for me, and I
will hit you in the head with
a hammer,’ I guarantee some
people would still vote for me.”
He urged those who voted for
Kasich to correct their decision
by protesting and not re-electing
him.
Kasich, scheduled to visit
Leo’s café at 11:30 a.m. on Feb.
24, changed his destination
so that he never left the
safety of the airport due to
the overwhelming number of
Valentine’s Day has a myriad
of
movies
based upon its
festivities, such
as the movie
Valentines Day
that
features
more than a
handful of big-name stars,
and Easter has many films
dedicated to its themes, such as
the timeless movie depicting the
death of Christ, The Passion of the
Christ.
Indeed, very few movies are
dedicated to St. Patrick’s Day and
leprechauns, and even fewer are
relatively well-known. Surely,
more films should be dedicated
to a day when “everybody is
Irish.”
Among noteworthy St. Patty’s
Day movies is The Luck of the
Irish, a made-for-t.v. Disney
movie, featuring a boy who
unknowingly comes from a
line of Leprechauns. When he
looses his lucky Irish coin to
an evil leprechaun, he must
enlist the help of his leprechaun
grandfather and disbelieving
friends to get his luck back.
Given 3 out of 5 stars by Rotten
Tomatoes viewers, this lighthearted movie is rated G.
Leprechaun, a horror movie
made in 1993 stars Jennifer
Aniston. It is
about a town
in
North
D a k o t a
devastated
by
a
psychotic
leprechaun
after he is
captured
by one of
the town’s
inhabitants.
This movie
was given
only 2.5 stars
on
Rotten
Tomatoes. A
generally
ill-accepted movie, this slasher
flick continued in six equally
terrible sequels.
Fred Astaire starred in another
family-friendly movie titled
Finian’s Rainbow. Given
a rating of 3 stars
by Rotten Tomatoes,
this 1968 movie is
about a leprechaun
who helps a fatherdaughter team bring
general goodwill and
acceptance to a town
full of racism.
While
many
movies boast an Irish
setting or tradition,
few are about the
holiday itself. St.
Patrick’s day is the
forgotten
holiday
when it comes to
popular movies.
organized protestors planning
to meet outside. In Columbus,
during each day of voting
and negotiation, thousands of
Ohio public workers gathered
to protest the bill. Howland
High School teachers protested
among the crowds.
SB5 has recently passed
in the Ohio senate and is now
under review by the house. The
Republican majority makes it
likely the bill will pass. Threats
of referendum have been made.
Among supporters of the
referendum, LHS senior, Nick
Facciolo, said, “SB5 kills unions,
the very same unions that have
helped so many people for
so long.” DeJulio said that a
referendum is necessary “so that
the people of Ohio may voice
their opinion with a vote.”
Some believe Republicans
are
not
concerned
with
adjusting the budget crisis, but
rather, have the ulterior motive
of ending unions.
DeJulio said,
“[Kasich]
is backed by big business who
would love nothing more than
to drive down unions and lower
wages.”
It is also believed
that Kasich is making radical
changes in Ohio because he
is a “one-termer” with higher
aspirations.
However, Zach Lowe, a
freshman at the University of
Akron said: “Unions destroy
the
educational
system.
Teachers with poor qualities
and no motivation are protected
by tenure which allows bad
teachers to continue while new
teachers have trouble getting
into the system. If there were no
unions, teachers jobs would be
based solely on results, allowing
new and better teachers to guide
the youth; and better teachers
would be paid more.”
Teachers are fearing the
worst with this bill, unsure of
where their jobs might go in a
year’s time.
Herrholtz said, “[Teaching]
is an admirable and noble
profession, our best and brightest
need to be in education.”
Asked if he would still
recommend teaching as a career
path, DeJulio said: “Not if this
bill passes.”
DeJulio said he expects
to see “a lot more layoffs not
just in the public sector, but
in the private sector as well.”
Herrholtz said he sees “Ohioans
coming closer together, public
and private sectors, due to
legislative forced decrease in
the tax base, consumption, trust,
and overall complimentary
environment between unions
and their employers.“
March 2011
Features
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LHS’ Feb. 28 blood drive draws short of goal
Total blood collected: 93 pints
Blood collection goal: 94 pints...so close!
Multiple LHS students
patricipate in blood drive.
Photos taken by
Mary Kate Browning
Compiled By Kyle Ames
Jake Payton (left)
signs in to
Lakeview’s
blood drive.
Kay Bahrey prepares to give blood.
(with the help of
Matthew Bickerton,
Mary Kate Browning,
& Melaina Lewis)
Anna Chinchic gives blood with aid of Andrew Cappuzello.
Total number of new donors: 52!
Way to go!
Students’ choice for Best Picture film
By Matthew Bickerton
Reporter
Juniors
Freshmen
3rd Place: The Fighter
2nd Place: Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows
Winner:
3rd Place: The Social Network
2nd Place: Inception
Winner:
Toy Story 3
Inception
Sophomores
Seniors
3rd Place: Alice in Wonderland
2nd Place: Toy Story 3
Winner:
3rd Place: The Fighter
2nd Place: Toy Story 3
Winner:
Inception
Inception
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Features
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Popular Trends
modeled by
Lakeview students
Wearing the springtime
trend of floral prints is 8th
grader Kaitlin Boggess.
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Helena Rantilla, 10th grader,
wears a combination of trendy
Browning
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styles: military, sheer, and lace.
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Above, 11th grade girls show
off the new OPI nail polish:
“Shatter” by Katy Perry.
Color Block
Marshall
Fashion travels back in time
back with them.
Bright colors and animal prints
are everywhere, especially the halls
eg warmers, rompers, and of Lakeview High School. The
teased hair-- oh my! Many clothing most popular animal prints include
fads popular in the 70s and 80s are cheetah print and zebra print,
coming back. The same trends that noticeably excluding snakeskin.
your mother wore when she was Neon colors such as lime green, hot
pink, and electric blue,
your age are finding a second
very popular in the 80s,
wind. It’s true when they
now seen in splashes
say “What goes
on many fashionaround, comes
forward teens. The
around,” but
best ways to add
let’s
hope
some color to
these cute
your look is in
fashions
an accessory. A
don’t bring
bright colored
Pet Rocks
watch or some
thick-framed
sunglasses
in
an eye-catching
color are good
ways to spice up
a plain outfit.
Rompers, overalls, and leggings,
often worn by
young children,
are evolving for
Senior Mary Kate Browning styles her polka dot the older crowd.
bow, as made popular in the 80’s by
Leggings
and
Madonna
rompers can both
Fundraising
Right, 10th
grader
Lauren
Hennessy
sports
zebra print,
popular
among teens.
be seen in floral prints, common in
the 70s, while over-alls are commonly
worn with a solid-colored, fitted tshirt.
High-waisted skirts were also very
fashionable in the 70s, seen just as
they are today with a cute tucked-in
top.
While head bands themselves never
went out of style, certain designs are
making a re-appearance. Thick, cloth
head bands in neutral colors such as
black or navy are being worn to cover
the hairline. Another variety, extralarge bows that lay flat on the side
of the head, are also seen regularly.
These bows were made popular by
Madonna in the 80s. Teased hair
(seen worn as the sleeker “poof”
today) was popular through both the
70s and the 80s.
A staple on ‘Way-Back Wednesday,’
big, slouchy sweatshirts that cinch in
at the waist are slowly working their
way into everyday fashion. These
sweatshirts are commonly paired with
leggings or skinny jeans. Both baggy
sweatshirts, worn off one shoulder,
and skinny jeans were very popular
in the 80s.
Leg warmers, worn over skinny
jeans or tights, were also considered
very stylish in the 80s, and were
commonly paired with a baggy
sweatshirt.
Another
fashion
staple of the 80s, crop
tops, are predicted
by
fashion
magazines to be
the next big fad
for the spring.
Already
present
in
many trendy
clothing stores,
these
shirts
tend to be
baggy
and
drape over the
body frame.
Crop tops can
appear
in
any color or
pattern, but
appear to be
most popular
as a graphic
tee.
So, ladies,
feel free to
recycle
your
mother’s
old
clothing- it’s
an easy way
to save $20!
Your friends will delight in your
great style and
rush to stores
to find outfits
that match. Just
remember never
to throw away
your current
s t y l e s ,
because you
never know
w h e n
they’ll
c o m e
b a c k
i n t o
style.
8th
grade’s
Chloe Weimer styles a high
wasted skirt as worn
during the 1970’s, while leg
warmers roam the halls of LHS.
March 2011
Features
The Texting Mix-Up
The
Ballerina
By Marisa Pesa
Guest Writer, 10th grade
It’s Saturday, October 20 , 2011, and I’m preparing to go on the most crucial
th
date of my life in approximately 43 minutes. All day I’ve spent attempting
to make myself look halfway decent, and, after countless outfit changes,
vigorous leg-shaving, and a hair0style catastrophe, it’s safe to say that I look
presentable. You may be asking, “Why would I go through all this trouble
for a measly boy?” Well, I’ll tell you why; because Alex is the one for me. I
knew from the first day of third grade, when his grape juice box exploded all
over my new butterfly dress, that it was just a matter of time before we would
be together. Presently, we are both high school sophomores who have long
ago traded our childhood toys (and juice boxes) for the latest cell phones.
Alex has finally come to his senses and asked me out for tonight via text.
“I’ll meet you at Olive Garden at eight.” That specific text was the last that
I received form Alex regarding our date, yet here I sit in the restaurant, at
precisely 8:01, alone. I’ve anticipated this date for as long as I can remember;
I’ve imagined countless ways of how tonight would play out and even more
scenarios in which Alex would kiss me goodnight. This was not supposed to
happen. I don’t understand why he would’ve stood me up like this.
I was feeling as pathetic and depressed as any heartbroken girl would be
as I hastily ate my tasteless meal. I realized I had accidentally shut my phone
off earlier, but as I looked at my phone; I had two new unread messages,
both from Alex, in my inbox. The first text, sent at six, read,
“I’m
so sorry, but I’m going to have to change our date to seven
on account of my curfew. I’ll see you soon!” Confused, I
quickly opened the second text, sent just ten minutes
ago, which read, “Where are you? I’m about to give up
on our date.” I then realized it was I who was late!
I frantically scanned Olive Garden with hope that
Alex hadn’t given up on me yet. Luckily, I spotted him in
the corner of the restaurant, sadly swirling his spaghetti.
I grabbed the chair across from him and hurriedly
explained myself to the best of my abilities, “Alex, I’m
here! I never got your text that said you had changed times.
I’m really sorry you’ve been sitting here all this time, but I
swear I didn’t stand you up.” He smiled in relief and admitted
that he thought I wasn’t really into him. Boy, was he wrong!
By Marisa Snyder
Guest Writer, 8th grade
She hides within the glamorous
Façade of ballet,
But behind the smoke and
Mirrors are the bleeding toes,
the exhausted brain.
She hides a secret beneath
The pointed feet and
The over-sized tutu,
Her eyelids like petals float
Gently to the ground,
Downcast in shame—
A lady seen yet never
Heard.
Crash
By Ryan Wolanzyk
Guest Writer, 8th grade
Whistling down the road
Ina shiny new Camaro
“Ping.”
She reaches over,
And everything is turned
upside down.
I bet she will never
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By Marshal Aliesch
Guest Writer, 8th grade
Spicy is a flame in my mouth,
Like the molten core of the rock
we live on.
Perfectly convecting throughout the
whole of its massive diameter,
It silkily swirls around and around,
Repeating an ancient cycle.
Cooling and reheating,
Rising and fallingm
Churning and rolling.
Yet sometimes a gulp of water
extinguishes the flame,
And, like rain, suspends the neverending heat,
To be had again at another time.
“LOL” again.
Compiled By Alex Dieter
Celebrate Women’s History Month by testing how much you
know about women’s history!
Remember not to leave any spaces between words, and don’t
use apostrophes!
Compiled by Sarah Benich
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the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane.
6. She was the first woman to win a Pulitzer
Prize (Hint: She wrote The Age of Innocence and
Ethan Frome).
8. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote this novel, which
is often considered to play a major role in ending
slavery.
9. She was the first woman appointed to the
United States Supreme Court.
10. This Native American woman led the Lewis
and Clark Expedition.
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New York city for this historical women’s rights
convention.
2. This amendment gave American women the
ability to vote.
3. She was the cultural icon created during World
War II who symbolized the American women’s
involvement in the war effort, often through working in factories.
4. This was the only event open to women at the
first Winter Olympic Games in 1924.
7. She was the first woman to win the Nobel
Prize, and the first person to win it in more
than one category (Hint: She won in physics
and chemistry).
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Entertainment
‘To tweet or not to tweet’
By Austin Haines
Reporter
T
Listeners go gaga
for Lady Gaga
By Abby Dunn
Reporter
A
s the pressure to be perfect continues to weigh
on people of all ages, sometimes all it takes is a simple
reminder that: “Baby, you were born this way.” Pop
sensation Lady Gaga keeps meeting the needs of fans
everywhere; she recently unveiled her new single
“Born This Way” which quickly skyrocketed to
billboard.com’s “Hot 100.”
At the risk of offending true Gaga fanatics, I’ll admit
I’ve never been a big fan. But, in reviewing her new
single, I’ve found a new appreciation for the singer
(not to mention a new song to get ready to in the
morning). While some of her songs are notoriously
raunchy, “Born This Way” sends out a more universal
message to embrace who you are. Fans across the
world are clearly impacted by it; covers of the song
on YouTube are easier to find than the actual Lady
Gaga performance (extremely frustrating, as you can
imagine).
The lyrics promote self-confidence and acceptance
of people of all genders, races, sexualities, body
types, and lifestyles while encompassing a somewhat
religious message that God creates people the way
they are for a reason and makes no mistakes.
Unfortunately, once I watched the video, the song
was nearly ruined for me. Lady Gaga’s scandalous
attire and inappropriately sexual dance moves
contradict the message of the song. While her song
promotes loving yourself for who you are, the video
is used to adversely advertise her body by the societal
standards of show business. I enjoy the song but
recommend that, if you do, too, don’t watch the video.
It made me feel almost uncomfortable.
Despite the debatably unsuitable content in the
video, “Born This Way” has an addictive chorus and
continues to keep radio listeners calling in. I love the
song, and commend Lady Gaga for her continuing
creativity and ingenuity in the music industry.
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witter is a rapidly growing social real-time network
used to connect people to the latest information
discussing the most interesting topics. It is used
throughout the world in nearly every country and
comes in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and
Japanese. Informational posts on Twitter, or tweets, are
limited to 140 characters, but may tell a story, serve as
a headline to a details page which may include various
types of media content such as photos of videos, or
provide simple bursts of information.
Twitter is utilized in various occupations and is even
used for casual conversations, much like Facebook, a
competing social network. Businesses use
Tweets to share information related to their
products or services, generate feedback from
customers, and develop relationships with
influential people from around
the world. A more common
practice of Twitter is to post news
about celebrities, professional
athletes, or politicians. Any
of these tweets can generate
feedback on the Twitter page
from which information is posted.
This way, anybody interested in the
topic can comment on the information,
proposing new ideas and opinions regarding
the topic.
Although Facebook remains the dominant social
network among teenagers, Twitter is used by many, not
to post new information, but to follow celebrity Twitter
accounts and learn practically anything concerning
celebrity life. Among the top 50 celebrities being
followed are Lady Gaga (#1), Justin Bieber (#2), Barack
Obama (#4), Oprah Winfrey (#10), and Conan O’Brien
(#47).
Famous singers and songwriters most often compose
tweets detailing their whereabouts, thanking fans for
support, listing tour dates and locations, and when
new albums debut, such as one tweet from Lady Gaga:
“What a dream come true! Filming my HBO special of
the Monsterball today, and just finished editing Born
This Way video! Announcement Soon!”
Comedian twitter users sometimes create tweets to
provide jokes to their followers in each tweet. Conan
O’Brien writes on March 14th, “I’ve already filled out
my March Madness brackets. I picked ‘The King’s
Speech’ over UConn.”
Politicians write tweets specifying their whereabouts,
promoting their political beliefs, or even providing
inspiration. President Barack Obama writes, “We have
to work harder to uphold the ideal that we are all
equal and deserving of the chance to pursue our own
happiness.”
Although the majority of
teenagers participate in Facebook,
they
remain
unaware
of the functions and
services Twitter provides.
Because of this, tweets
are often disregarded,
while
status
updates
on Facebook are constantly
raising controversy. Lakeview
High School Senior Katie Derr
said, “Twitter is like constant status
updates on Facebook, but Twitter is
better because Facebook simply leads to
DRAMA.”
Another LHS senior, Lindsey Jerina said, “I love
Twitter so much better than Facebook.”
In contrast to the recent low demand for Twitter
accounts among high school students, Twitter is on
the rise and hosts nearly 200 million users, generating
about 95 million tweets written per day according to
Twitter.com.
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Familiar fairy-tale adapted for teenaged audience
By Paige Vosmik
Reporter
A
n adaption of Alex Flinn’s novel of
the same name, Beastly has re-spun the
time-old tale of Beauty and the Beast to
fit a modern day setting and characters,
as well as showing the story from the
perspective of The Beast. Starring Alex
Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgens, Mary Kate
Olsen, and Neil Patrick Harris, the film
focused on Kyle Kingson (Pettyfer),
an arrogant teenager whose entire
worldview is based on the idea that
“Beautiful people just have it better.” His
conceited and insulting manner does not
go unnoticed --- the “witch,” as they call
her, Kendra taunts him and he insults her.
Their game of cat and mouse culminates
in the Enchantress, Kendra, cursing Kyle
with a blight on his appearance and
telling him to find someone who can love
him despite it, who can see him better
than he can see himself. And so the scene
is set for the familiar tale.
The creators of this film clearly knew
who their target audience: scads of
teenage girls. It opens with a shirtless Alex
Pettyfer working out and scrutinizing his
own fitness, the fan-service continues
throughout the movie, with multiple
scenes involving a Pettyfer missing his
shirt for no apparent reason. Despite his
relatively small filmography, the twentyyear-old British actor is a favorite of
many for his roles in films such as Alex
Rider: Operation Stormbreaker and Wild
Child, also starring Emma Roberts. He
is adept at playing the jerk, skillfully
implementing the right mix of arrogance
and cruelty, but he does not fall short
of conveying the transformation in his
character’s personality over the course of
the story.
Vanessa Hudgens brings a bold
quirkiness to Linda “Lindy” Taylor,
the Beauty of the film, depicting her as
a bright girl who refuses to be pushed
around by her better-off classmates or
the snide Kyle. She differs from her
counterpart in the novel who is a meek
girl, average-looking and bookish. The
alterations to the character fit Hudgens,
allowing her to take charge of Lindy and
draw upon her strengths.
Although the majority of the film is
good, it could use an additional half hour
of time, stretching its hour and a half to
two hours and allowing the plot to be
more smoothly executed. While most
main plot elements were clear, a pattern
of mentioning things that allegedly
had happened without the audience’s
knowledge emerges. More time would
have allowed for more details
that would greatly improve
the clarity of the story and
allow it to be more cohesive
with that of the novel.
The screenplay, although
following the main points
of the book, changes some
aspects. Kyle’s curse was
changed from furriness
similar to the Disney
film to a mask of tattoos
and slices into his face
and neck. Lindy’s home
life is altered, her
father’s
personality
manipulated to be
less horrible, as the
father in the novel
offers her to BeastKyle in exchange for
not being reported
to the authorities
for
stealing.
Some elements of
Kendra’s character
are also removed
or
changed.
Overall, however,
the movie is as enjoyable
as the novel to spend a Friday evening
with.
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Popular teen drama adaption corrupts young audiences
Many viewers consider Skins to be in
bad taste. The choices made by the teens
in the show teach objectionable lessons to
its audience and reflects poorly on today’s
younger generation. Skins offers a variety
ways to aquire drugs and alcohol, and
puts underage sexual activities
in the limelight. Skins also uses
explicit language to the highest
degree in every episode. Other
inappropriate themes in the
program are pedophilia, complete
nudity, violent threats, and emotional
sabotage. However, MTV fully supports
the airing of Skins.
“Now is the time to influence their
[teenagers] choices,” says
MTV. They view
the program as
a frank way of
showing
the
audience about
the secret lives
of teenagers,
incorporating
real-life issues
into the central
plot:
“We
are
confident that
the
episodes
of Skins will
not
only
comply with all
applicable legal
requirements,
but also with our responsibilities to our
viewers.”
According to the Parents Television
Council, even though Skins is rated TVMA (mature audience), it is heavily
marketed to the teen population. In order
to watch Skins on MTV.com, viewers are
advised to be 18-years-old or older but
not prevented. A show incorporating
such graphic content, and thus instating
an age limit should not be advertised
to young adolescents on MTV. Skins is
rated TV-MA with good reason. The
program poorly portrays teenagers’ life.
Skins teaches teens that it is acceptable
in today’s society to engage in risky
behaviors, a lesson that could potentially
impact them negatively and ruin their
lives. Skins is not recommended to
anyone under nor over the age 18.
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n recent months, popular teen t.v.
network MTV began broadcasting a
North American adaptation of the British
teen drama, Skins. Though the British
version of Skins is a widely popular
program in the United Kingdom,
it was not met with the same loving
embrace in North America. Many
critics rightfully depict this show as
“child pornography” and “racy.” In
the first episode alone, underaged high
school teens (played by underaged
actors) are seen drinking, dealing and
purchasing drugs, and arranging
sexual relations. Several scenes
show adult and teen characters
scantily clad.
The ringleader of the group
of protagonists, Tony Schneider,
played by James Newman, is
described as an “intelligent”
heartthrob who is loose with his
sexual encounters and enjoys the
usage of illegal substances. His best
friend, Stanley Lucerne, played
by Daniel Flaherty, is a nerdy 16year-old whom Tony promises to
help lose his virginity before he is
17. Tony volunteers his girlfriend,
Michelle Reinhart, played by
Rachel Thevenard, to help him
help Stanley. Michelle enlists her
friend Cadie Campbell, played
by Britne Oldford, to help Stanley in
return for high-quality narcotics. Other
protagonists are Tea Marvelli (Sofia
Black D’Elia), a homosexual cheerleader;
Chris Collins (Jesse Carere), a friend of
Tony’s having an affair with his teacher;
Daisy Valero (Camille Cresencia-Mills),
a friend of Michelle’s; Abbud Siddiky
(Ron Mustafaa), a Muslim friend of
Tony’s; and Eura Schneider
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Sports
Pick of the Litter:
Josh Pryor
Dead Heat: Miami Heat on a losing streak
By Kyle Ames
Reporter
Since Feb. 27, the Miami Heat
have been on a five game losing
streak. Amare Stoudemire and
the New York Knicks sparked
the losing streaks for the Heat,
winning the game 91-86.
Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks
to their victory scoring 29 points
with two assists. The Heat’s big
three could not match up with
the Knicks tenacity: James
with 27, Bosh with
20, and Wade
having only 12
points.
The
Heat’s
next loss came
quick in their
drawn out battle
on Mar. 3. The
face off between
the two NBA
teams in Florida
ended in a northern
victory by the Orlando Magic.
The usual Magic scorer, Dwight
Howard, had a low scoring
game with 14 points, but it
was not enough to keep them
from earning the “W”. Jason
Richardson was the hot hand of
the night, having a high-scoring
game with 24 points. Although
they won the game, the Heat
were close behind. James and
Wade accumulated 57 points
but lost the game 99-96.
The Heat turnaround was yet
to come after their whopping
loss in their Friday night game
against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Heat lost by 30 points,
leaving the final score 125-95.
Not only did the Heat get blown
out in the Spurs’ arena but they
also allotted for them to beat
their team record of most threepointers made in one game. The
Spurs made 17 threes
in the game with Matt
Bonner draining six
of seven from
behind the arc.
According
to
ESPN,
the Heat’s
next loss to the
Chicago Bulls was
caused by controversial
officiating. The Heat lost
87-86, losing the game by
Dwayne Wade’s missing
a buzzer beater, baseline
jumper. The controversy
lies within LeBron James’ last
possession drive to the basket.
There was a possibility that
James had been fouled on the
play, but no call was made.
Bulls guard, Derrick Rose, had
an impressive 27 points aiding
the Bulls to their close victory
over Miami.
Two days later, on Mar. 8, the
Heat undertook another “L” on
their schedule to the Portland
Trailblazers. James and Wade
had high scoring games but
could not lead the Heat to break
their losing streak. James with 31
and Wade with 38 lost the game
105-96. The Trailblazers’ high
scorer was LaMarcus Aldrige
who broke his average of 22.4
ppg, since he had 26 against
the Heat in their Tuesday night
premiere.
The Heat, who had now gone
through a five game losing
streak, finally turned their
streak around on Mar. 10, in
their night game against the Los
Angeles Lakers. They beat the
Lakers 94-88 in a fourth quarter
showdown. Wade, James, and
Bosh combined to score 63 of
their 94 points. On the opposing
end, the Lakers’ leading scorers,
Bryant and Gausol, could not
match up, only scoring a total of
43 points. The Heat outdid the
Lakers shooting 45% from the
floor, while the Lakers shot 43%
from three-land.
The Miami Heat, who have
three elites in the NBA, have
a current record of 45-21,
with their recent win over the
Memphis Grizzlies. Three of
Miami’s players played for the
Eastern All-Stars in the All-Star
game, and have big reputations
to live up to. A team composed
of great players like so, shocked
the sports world with their five
game losing streak. The future
of the team resides with how
the leaders present themselves
and take action.
By Chloe Bell
Reporter
College basketball postseason sparks madness
By Austin Haines
Reporter
I
t’s the best part of March (sorry
St. Patrick’s Day). March Madness has
started up again, welcomed into open
arms of the public. Being the most
interactive postseason in sports, millions
create their own brackets for the popular
March Madness bracket challenge.
Famous news stations such as FOX, CBS,
and ESPN host bracket challenges with
prizes of $1,000,000, a luxury trip to the
2012 NCAA Final Four, and $10,000.
As soon as “selection Sunday” (the
day when a board of NCAA officials
selects schools for the tournament and
determines their ranking) concluded,
millions of NCAA fans, or even people
intrigued by the grand prizes, began
filling out their brackets. Some methods
to filling out brackets include the
“logical method”, where one fills out
his/her bracket based on the highest
ranked teams, until their champion is
reached; the “mascot method” where
one selects teams based on the school
mascot and determines which mascot
would hypothetically prevail in a
battle; the “colors method”, meaning
selection of teams based on favorite
colors; “eenie meenie minie moe”; and
the most commonly preferred method, a
technique based on personal belief, with
slight influence from peers. Any method
has proved to be successful.
Besides the hype created by the bracket
challenges, this year’s tournament is
especially unique because of the number
of teams participating, who is the highest
seeded team, and some of the controversy
stemming from tournament selections.
This year, instead of 65 teams, the NCAA
tournament contains 68 participating
schools, and four consolation games,
including University of Texas versus
Alabama State, the University of Alabama
at Birmingham versus Clemson, Virginia
Commonwealth
University
versus
University of Southern California, and
University of North Carolina at Ashville
versus University of Arkansas Little Rock.
The increased amount of teams increases
the number of games, and creates better
chances for schools to participate in “the
big show,” but decreases chances for
victory in the bracket challenges.
The 2010-2011 college basketball season
was a roller coaster, as usual. National
rankings projected many different
number one seeds throughout the year,
including Ohio State, Duke, Texas,
Kansas, Pittsburgh, San Diego State, North
Carolina, Notre Dame, and Syracuse. As
the year concluded, the NCAA selection
committee had a difficult task in front of
them. Based on records, and difficulty of
schedule, they determined the top eight
teams in order of decreasing ranking
to be Ohio State, Kansas, San Diego
State, Duke, Connecticut, Pittsburgh,
Notre Dame, and Kentucky. With Ohio
State ranked number one overall, many
Lakeview High School students favor the
Ohio State Buckeyes in their brackets as
the national champion, including LHS
junior, Thomas Adair.
Adair said, “OSU will win because
unlike some other teams that have
legitimate three point shooters like them,
OSU has the inside presence of Jared
Sullinger.” Sullinger, a freshman, posted
astounding statistics including 17.2
points per game, 1.3 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.6
blocks, and 10.1 rebounds according to
statsheet.com.
Although the 68 schools selected to take
part in the tournament are pleased with
A
s the snow is beginning
to melt and new grass is
returning to familiar fields,
it’s time for Lakeview
senior Josh Pryor to begin
preparation for his favorite
time of year: baseball season.
Pryor, a four-year letterman,
has high hopes for his fourth
and final season as a pitcher
for Lakeview’s varsity team.
According to Pryor, his
personal goal is to win every
game he pitches, hopefully,
bettering the chances of a
team goal: to win conference
and make it to the regional
game.
This season is crucial for
Pryor; it is the culmination
of years of practice as well as
dedication to bettering his
baseball career. Baseball has
been his passion since the
age of ten.
In his career, Pryor has
travelled to Mississippi,
New York, Maryland, West
Virginia,
Indiana,
and
Texas in order to play on
competitive traveling teams.
Submitted
He also credits baseball for
bringing him closer to his
father.
His commitment and ambition has proven successful; Pryor
was the varsity closer pitcher (a relief pitcher specialized
in getting crucial outs in a close game) his
freshman year. His proudest moment
in baseball, thus far, was throwing
where
their
thirteen strikeouts in six innings
season
led
to get the team a win.
them, other
In addition to baseball, Pryor
schools
maintains his extracurricular
remain
activities: he is a two-year
less than
member of National Honor
satisfied.
Society as well as Student
T
h
e
Council.
University
Although Pryor has a
of Colorado,
tough senior schedule as
an
obvious
well as baseball and his club
N C A A
commitments, he says, “I do
tournament
better when I have more things
selection
contender,
going on.”
was not selected to participate,
After baseball season and
despite the fact that they had a
graduation, Pryor
record of six and seven among
plans to attend
teams ranked in the top fifty.
Trine University
This record almost always
to major in civil
guarantees entry to the
engineering
tournament, but NCAA
in
addition
officials felt differently.
to
playing
According to Ryan
baseball.
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As
his
Camera, sports analyst,
sports career
and college basketball
comes to its
fanatic, Dick Vitale said, “If
pinnacle,
this were a beauty contest,
P r y o r
at-large selection Alabamaclaims
Birmingham
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over Alabama of Birmingham.
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Other schools lacking recognition
can
include ACC schools, Virginia Tech
never
(21-11) and Boston College (20-12),
take a day off
and SEC school Alabama (21-11).
because it could prove
Although these well-qualified
costly. It’s the same in life because
teams were snubbed, the 68 chosen you always have to put forth an effort so
teams offer for exciting match-ups that you can make the most out of life.”
and amazing talents, providing for yet
another interesting NCAA tournament.
March 2011
Sports
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LHS track sprints to the finish line
By Jenelle Bayus
Fundraising Editor
T
he Lakeview High School boys and
girls track teams are off to a speedy start,
as they practice for the 2011 season.
Under the senior leadership of only
two seniors, Delyte Chester and Kelsey
Dickey, the LHS girls track team has been
preparing by speed training, endurance
training, strength training, technique,
and form and skill training. Head coach,
an LHS physical education teacher,
Cindy Dickey, is now assisted by LHS
social studies teacher, Tom Preisse, who
has been an assistant coach for various
track teams in the district for three years.
Before, he coached track and field at
Cuyahoga Falls High School in Summit
County. Preisse took the position because
it gave him the opportunity to aid in the
advancement of the girl’s track and field
program, he said.
Preisse said, “my biggest goal is to help
each girl accomplish her personal goals
for the season.”
Junior, Lauren Schattinger said, “I
think as long as the hardwork continues,
or team will have a great season.”
As the girls prepare for the season,
several girls steal the finish line with their
athletic ability. The team’s top sprinters
include Lauren Schattinger (11), Gabby
Capogreco (11), Megan Goedeker (10),
and Kristen Palumbo (10). Top Distance
runners include Kelsey Dickey (12), Ali
Gagne (11), and Megan Paskey (10). Top
throwers include Delyte Chester (12) and
Kayla Reese (10). Abby Dunn (11), Lana
Jones (10), and Rachel Rubadiri (11), are
LHS’s top jumpers. The team also holds
promising underclassmen.
Dickey said, “I am looking
forward to the underclassmen
developing. They show
great potential and I am
very excited to see how they
progress and contribute to
the team.”
Junior,
Gabby
Capogreco said, “I am
most excited about being
with the team, running
events, and annoying Mr.
Preisse this season.”
“Every year, we expect
the track and field team to
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strong tradition at Lakeview,
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runners are running
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between 45 to 70 miles a week.
The team is led by twelve seniors, Swinning’s goals for the year include
as well as several underclassmen with winning the AAC Championship, District
excellent potential. The boys practice Championship, Regional Championship
daily, as sprinter and hurdlers work on an and the State Championship.
acceleration program developed
He said, “We want to meet these goals
by Latif Thomas. one step at a time.”
Top runners are Aaron Jesse (12),
Daniel Marhulik (12), Elliott Metheny
(12), Nick Tripi, Desmond Vaugh (12),
Louie Novakovich (11), and Eric Harris
(10). Top throwers include Clint Hess
(12) and Trevor West (11), while top
jumpers include Cameron Beebe (12),
Toma Leveto (12), Lincoln Hall (10), and
Elijah Henderson (10).
Swinning said, “I always look forward
to watching and helping people do things
they didn’t think they could do.”
Both teams will be participating in the
Falcon
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LHS boys track members prepare for the 2011 season.
Congratulations,
Nate Butler
Rock Paper Scissors
Championships
By Erica Runyan
Back page Columnist
R
ock Paper Scissors is a game known
worldwide that many people use as a
simple solution to make a decision when
facing a dilemma or discrepancy between
two people or groups. However, few
people seem to realize that some serious
cash can be made if someone is good and
lucky enough to win this game several
times. Most people believe this game
is all based on luck. However, some
strategy accompanies the game if the
player wants to be a World Champion.
Every year a Rock Paper Scissors World
Championship is held, as well as many
other tournaments that a dedicated player
can attend. These different tournaments
that have taken place over the years
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“S
hould any political party attempt to abolish
social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate
labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear
of that party again in out political history. There is a
tiny splinter group, of corse, that believes that you can
do these things. Amoung them are a few Texas oil
millionaires, and an occasional politician or buissness
man from other areas. Their number is negligible and
they are stupid.” wise words from former president
Dwight D. Eisenhower. I believe what he meant to say
is; Senate Bill 5 is complete garbage. Any Ohio citizen
who believes otherwise is selling something. By taking
away the peoples RIGHT to collective bargaining, the
Kasich agenda is taking away
“Should any political party attempt to abolish social security,
the peoples’ right to a better
and fair working environment.
unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs,
This bill is a blatant assault by
you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There
the GOP on the working class. is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes that you can do these
As usual, they want to see the things. Among them are a few Texas oil millionaires, and an occasional
rich get richer, the poor get politician or businessman from other areas. Their number is negligible
poorer, and the middle class and they are stupid.”
--President Dwight D. Eisnehower
ultimately eliminated. How
can a party that claims to be so
people friendly write a piece of
legislation that is so hurtful to the
a little over $100 a day. If a house on your street were
lowest paid professionals in America?
If this piece of legislature passes, many burning down and you were offered $100 to run inside,
professions, especially teaching, will see a huge would you? I most certainly wouldn’t. Police and
drop in number of eligible willing candidates for firefighters are some of the bravest Americans; they risk
employment. Going to college for four years plus their lives on a daily basis, and we are going to take
at least thirty hours of continuing education, and a away from the $100 they make in a day? Barbaric. The
masters after 5 years only to make approximately police often find themselves in just as much danger,
$20,000 a year entrance level is a joke. No high with an average medium salary of $50,000 a year. This
school student (unless called by some divine is simply not how things should be.
Set aside the issue of salaries. There are many other
power) would waste his or her time and money
on a degree with a price tag of 50 to 100 thousand benefits that public workers will have to forgo if not
dollars, not to ever make that money back. Teachers given the right to bargain. Pension, dental, health, etc.
are the future of this country because they prepare will all be in the hands of the employer who can choose
our youth. With the most important job in the to increase prices for the employees or do away with
entire country, they should be given every spare cent benefits altogether. For teachers, the right to bargain
on preps, supplemental positions, and class sizes will
they need so as to brighten the future of America.
This bill however, does not just affect teachers. Every be gone. No one wants his or her son or daughter in an
public worker in Ohio (with the exception of politicians, English class of sixty students being taught by a teacher
of course; isn’t that nice?) is losing rights. Another who cannot possibly give their all to these students.
In summation, I’ve touched only the tip of the iceberg
specific group of workers that earn their wages ten
times over are the police and fire departments; state on this issue. So many more people will be affected; so
employees. Police and firefighters have taken pay cuts many more lives will be touched. Not to mention, the
and freezes in astronomical amounts over the past few attack doesn’t stop here; if people do not band together
years and, yet, every day, they continue to put their now, then we will see many more hits to the public sector
necks out for the lives of others in the community. On and a heavy overflow into the private sector. Stand up
average, after putting a few years under his or her belt, to this monster now! Don’t let this attack on the middle
a firefighter in this country makes $41,000 a year. That’s class live! KILL THE BILL!
Innocence circling the drain
By Desiree Nuss
Layout Editor
M
any young teens have lost their
innocence and moral values that all of
society once held to be true. Looking back
at the generation of our parents, we see they
had one television when growing up, no internet,
and no Facebook; they were left to provide their
own entertainment which, compared to today’s
entertainment, left them very naïve. The generation
raising teens today saw the first computer in college
and didn’t have a cell phone until they were in
their 30s or 40s. So how does a generation deal
with regulating this new technology to protect the
children of today?
With extreme caution is how. Parenting is hard, I
understand and throwing in dynamics such as cell
phones, television, and the World Wide Web is going
to be even more challenging. We have already seen
the effects of teens running free. Some parents have
been known to buy the tickets for their teens to get
them into R-rated movies, knowing full well what
teens could be exposed to during the movies. Some
parents knowingly corrupt their children and then
complain about teens in the same breath.
Teens can be tiring, I know; I am one of them, but
allowing young teens to watch t.v. shows such as
Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, Viva La Bam, and Skins just
because they want to is just not right. We don’t allow
toddlers to carry around knives or lighters so why
are teens allowed to watch shows just as harmful
mentally as knives or lighters are physically to a child,
thus severing innocence and burning sensibility?
These shows are showing the worst of Generation Y,
advertising it for everyone to see, and young teens are
seeing these behaviors as acceptable. No wonder we
have trouble in the school systems with violence arising
amongst students. Bam Margera, for instance, goes
around doing all kinds of illegal things: trashing cars,
destroying public property, and, of course, swearing
every five seconds. I never understand what is going
on during the show because so much is bleeped out,
and yet parents still let their children watch this crap.
Better yet, why is it even on t.v.? The media has decided
that this type of entertainment is good enough to be on
t.v. Are they crazy? No, just greedy for ratings.
The same goes with the music that is out there.
Thirteen and 14year-olds should
not be listening to
songs about sex,
drugs, and men
disrespecting
women. I don’t
know how many
rap songs I have
heard
where
the artist says,
in essence “I
don’t mean to be
Great job,
rude, but tonight
Bulldogs!
I’m
[loving]
you”
(edited Lakeview High
word
because
School raised
the original is
$1,218.45
inappropriate for
for St. Jude
the radio), which
Children’s
actually
just
Hospital!
means that the
(It’s amazing
boy is going to be
“rude” no matter the difference
what.
a penny can
Don’t
even
make!)
get me started
on Eminem and his music; he’s even worse when it
comes to disrespecting women. He mainly raps either
to make fun of certain groups of people and issues he
has experienced in his life, growing up in the ghetto, or
corrupts youth with his foul language and obscenities
while trying to get his message across. He says in his
song, Love the Way you Lie, “If she ever tries to “’freaking’
leave again, I’mma tie her to the bed, and set the house
on fire.” It’s not just Eminem either. There are billions
of other rap songs that do the same and yet parents are
still not parenting by restricting teens from listening to
this music.
That right there is the downfall of Generation Y: the
parents who do not block teens from the atrocities out
there in the world or the parents have not taught their
children moral values and what is socially accepted.
Not all of the blame, though, is to be put on the parents.
At some point, teens need to take responsibility for
their own actions, so as to regulate themselves to put an
end to this vicious cycle that has teens spinning out of
control and society circling the drain.
March 2011
Point
15
&
Opinion
Counterpoint
The wages are worth the work
By Sarah Benich
Advertisiing Editor
As spring approaches, sophomores
and juniors are presented with the
opportunity to take Honors and
Advanced Placement classes. While
some students may opt to take “regular,”
or non-advanced classes, the students
would receive greater benefit from taking
the harder academic options.
Students who take A.P. English gain
more exposure to works of literary merit,
which contain cultural significance and
shed light on the human experience. The
faster pace intentionally mimics the rapid
progression of a college class, in which a
large quantity of quality learning occurs
in a relatively short time frame. Students
who enroll in Lakeview’s A.P. English
classes gain experience in learning to
better multi-task and to plan ahead for
potentially-stressful deadlines, two skills
necessary for success in college and in
the workforce.
In addition, students who take A.P.
English will gain a deeper technical
understanding of the English language
and of American Literature. College
English professors often utilize the
same prose read in the high school
class, thus enriching a student’s depth
of understanding of a previously read
novel or poem. Also, A.P. students learn
more clearly to display their repertoire
of knowledge through the written word,
as assigned papers become easier to
write and more coherent with increased
experience.
Some may argue that not everyone
would benefit from a faster pace of
learning because some students simply
need to take more time to understand
taught concepts. This is true for some, and
honors classes may not be appropriate
for all students. For example, a teenager
who struggles with math, despite valiant
attempts to understand the material, may
still benefit from a slower-paced math
course where he or she could receive
more individualized attention. Teenagers
should use discretion and fairly assess
their current subject abilities when
planning course schedules.
However, many students fall
into the category of being capable
of taking a specific honors or
advanced placement class but
refrain to do so because of laziness
or a desire to “protect” his or
her GPA. According
to
collegeboard.com,
“admissions officers
are not impressed
by straight A’s
when
they
are all earned
in
easy
courses.”
D
a
n
Saracino,
assistant
provost for
enrollment
at
the
University of
Notre
Dame,
echoes
the
sentiment,
s a y i n g ,
“Nothing
is
more important
than the quality of the course load.”
While students may think they are
protecting their resumes, they are
actually hurting their futures.
Extra work all for nothing?
By Ali Krafft
Photography Editor
S
chool, homework, sports, extracurricular
activities,
family,
and
friends—balancing all of this can seem a
little overwhelming at times. Add college
applications and scholarships to the mix
and
not
much time
is left to do much
else. Taking Honors or
AP classes only provides
unneeded stress and a heavier
work load. On top of that, some
colleges such as Case
Western
Reserve
University do not
give credit for the
AP classes that a
student worked so
hard to get credits
for. With the hectic
schedule that most
high school students
have, AP classes
simply don’t fit in.
Many “regular” classes prove to be
just as challenging for some students as
AP classes are for others. As every high
school student has a different learning
ability level, it should come as no surprise
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that AP classes are not for everyone.
However, even for those who do excel in
a particular area, is taking the AP course
worth it? Not if the college of your choice
doesn’t accept the credit and certainly
not if you do not have the time or proper
motivation to do the extra work that goes
hand-in-hand with taking AP courses.
While there are certain guidelines
that all teachers must follow for each
different high school course, AP courses
have additional information that needs
to be taught and work that needs to be
completed in order to prepare students
to take the AP test.
At Lakeview High School, we have
many great teachers and students can
learn just as well from taking courses
not considered Honors or AP. There is
an obvious financial benefit to testing
out of college credit courses; however, if
a student does not receive an adequate
score on the test, or if a certain college
does not accept the credit, then the $87.00
paid to take the Advanced Placement
exam has gone to waste, as well as all
of the extra work and time put into the
more demanding course.
Students who qualify to be in Honors
or AP classes are likely to be conscious
of their GPA and may even be in the
running for valedictorian. Because we do
not have weighted classes at Lakeview,
the amount of work it takes to get an
A in a regular course may result in a B
or C in an advanced course. This could
cause a student to lose his/her chance at
valedictorian or lower their GPA.
In order to graduate, a student does not
need to take any Honors or AP courses in
high school, so why bother? If taken, the
course may result in stress, more work, a
potential loss of money, and even a lower
GPA.
Political Cartoon
By: Sarah Benich
The Bulldog Bulletin
Opinion
16
‘Can you feel the love tonight?’ Probably not...
By Erica Runyan
Back page Columnist
I
never know which way to go. When a
problem presents itself, there are so many
options to choose, so many different
choices we can make, and it’s not always
a clear-cut decision. There are so many
sides to every story, and it’s impossible
to declare one side completely right or
wrong. After all, we’re only human. But
my biggest question is wondering if the
excuse that “we are only human” is good
enough to justify the decisions we make.
Why do countries continue to fight
each other every day? Why do nations
drop bombs on each other as if it’s no big
deal? Why do people murder, cheat, lie,
and steal? Why do political leaders make
decisions that will benefit themselves
instead of the countries for which
they are responsible? Why do
people pick fights over petty
things? Why is there so
much corruption and hate
in the world today?
So
many
questions
and so few answers. The
motivations behind every
person’s actions are foreign
to me. I would say the simple
answer is: hate. Hate is such a present
and growing factor and is the beginning
of every war, for someone would never
want to go to war with someone they
love.
As hippie as this article makes me
sound, I just wish we could all get along.
I am so tired and worn down from all the
ever present fighting and drama. Every
day new drama surfaces about one girl
who hates another, two or more guys
who got in a fist fight, or a guy and girl
whose drama the entire school seems to
know about. It’s kind of pathetic, and
the more I think and hear about these
things every day, the more I lose faith in
people.
But I don’t want to be a bitter person
who doesn’t trust anyone and
thinks the world is out to get each
other because, when we think
about it, we are all the same.
The Lion King taught me that.
It shouldn’t matter what pride
we’re from because, whether we
want to admit it or not, we’re all
lions.
And Lakeview High School
really isn’t that big of a place.
It’s not so big that you don’t know half
of the people in your grade, but it’s also
not so small that everyone’s related in
some way or another. That means
you’ve got options. Everyone is
going to find people they just
don’t seem to mesh with,
but making that publicly
known to the entire school
is childish and unnecessary.
There are enough people
here so that, I am confident,
we can all find people with
whom we get along. Don’t get
me wrong, there is nothing wrong with
conflict in standing up for what you
believe, but don’t be obnoxious about it.
Part of the problem is how accustomed
our world is to fighting. War is always
happening somewhere, and cultures
constantly clash in a big way. Our world
is addicted to hate. In many instances,
people have zero ability to locate a
country on a map, but they can probably
tell you which countries they have been
in conflict with in the past 20 years.
It’s quite shocking how much hate
surrounds our everyday lives. Love
seems to be dwindling; I’m talking about
the “love your neighbor” kind of love,
and the mutual respect and dignity with
which we should treat the people.
I wish we could all live
in peace and love. Peace
among nations and
among ourselves would
truly be the ultimate
victory in human history.
I’m going to try not to get
too pageant girl on you
guys, but think about
how many incredible
things are accomplished
when people work together instead of
against each other. Everyone would be
happier and have less stress in his or her
life if everyone would just learn to live a
life of peace and happiness.
However, a main problem is that we’re
human. We’re going to make mistakes
and say and do things we aren’t proud
of. So when no one is perfect, then how
can any changes be made?
Gandhi said, “Be the change you want
to see in the world,” and I think his
words carry a lot of wisdom with them.
Instead of trying to be perfect specimens
of what a peaceful person is, find the
source of what upsets you. Use that anger
towards making yourself a better person.
Dedicate yourself to a life of peace and
camaraderie instead of jealousy and
anger. Try to stay positive. And keep
hope alive because nothing will ever
be accomplished without hope. Lastly,
never give up on the people around you
because if they see that you have faith
in them, maybe they’ll recognize a little
more faith in themselves as well.
Do Ya Feel
Me?
-Unless the dental hygenist
would like me to bite off her fingers, I suggest she stop asking
me questions while her hands are
in my mouth.
-It is really starting to disgust
me how much time i spend on
Facebook. But I can’t stop... I’m
addicted.
-My biggest fear? Zumba classes.
I refuse to attend a Zumba class.
-The Bachelor’s success rate for
finding couples that make their
relationship last long term is
about .01%
-Tropical Trail Mix is so depressing. It looks amazing, but it tastes
disgusting.
-I, Erica Runyan, do so solemnly
swear to resist from writing inappropriate things on the back
page.
-I can’t wait for the day that people realize their “hearts,” which
supposedly have so many emotions packed into them, are actually just blood-pumping organs.
“Luck is what happens
when preparation meets
opportunity.”
Lakeview Teachers’
Association