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Ida Tarbell Luncheon
By Chase Canter
Ida Minerva Tarbell (November 5, 1857 – January 6, 1944) was an
American teacher, author and journalist. She wrote many notable magazine
series and biographies. She is best known for her 1904 book The History of the
Standard Oil Company. She became the first woman to take on Standard Oil.*
January 2012
THS All-School Musical Presents . . .
“Little Women”
By Katie Huber
The all-school musical, Little Women, will be presented
February 17 & 18 at 7 o’clock in Colestock Auditorium. Tickets are $5
and can be purchased at the door.
The musical centers around Joe and her three sisters Meg,
Amy, Beth. Joe’s father went to war, and Joe’s mother is left alone to
take care of five girls. Joe wants to become a writer and travel.
So Joe travels to New York to become a publish writer. Amy
travels the world to become a high class lady of society. Beth stay home
with their mother Marmee. Beth comes down with scarlet fever and dies.
Joe and her sisters come home after the news. They all realized that they
cannot all stay together forever. But they will always be a family and
have each other’s backs. The
cast members are:
Joe- Abby Preston
Marmee- Lindsay Downing
Meg- Lindsey Fink
Amy-Serena Cruz
Mr. Brooke-Tyler Brown
Professor Bhear- Ben Southwick
Laurie-Chase Upchurch
Clarisse- Ashley Brown
Braxton- Ben Snyder
Rodrigo- Jacob Rash
Knight- James Mcginty
Hag- Amber Burton
Troll- Katie Huber
Monk- Emily Willis
On the last Friday in January, 1939, Miss Tarbell returned to
Titusville. Paul Giddons, a popular author of the oil history era, was also in
Titusville. The Titusville Historical Society invited Tarbell and Giddons to
dinner to meet the community of Titusville. Three hundred community
members were served dinner in the Titusville High School auxiliary
gymnasium on that day.
Each year in January, the junior class advisor and English teacher,
Mrs. Cressman, organizes the Ida Tarbell Luncheon for the junior class. On
Friday, January 27, Ms. Ida Tarbell was in the building and the junior class
recreated history in the auxiliary gymnasium at Titusville High School.
Those in attendance for this year’s luncheon were Ida Tarbell, Nettie
Grumbine, Paul Giddons, various community members and the THS junior
class.
Prior to the luncheon, the 11th graders read a book about Miss Tarbell
and her accomplishments as a writer. It was great seeing history being
recreated. What other school has such a successful event to cherish and
partake in? This is a unique opportunity that juniors participate in each year.
See photos below from the Ida Tarbell luncheon this year.
*Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_Tarbell
Come out and see a great production and support your fellow
classmates and friends.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By Mike McGaughey
As you may know, on January 16, 2012 Titusville High School had no school. But ask yourself, do you really know
why we had this day off? On the third Monday of every January we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This man was a
social rights activist in the sixties who fought for social equality and rights for all races of people. This holiday was created to
honor the noble actions of Martin Luther King Jr. and raise awareness and how he helped change our country for the better.
King led various peaceful protests that were for the abolishment of racial segregation and discrimination. King’s most popular
peace speech was the “I Have a Dream Speech,” one that is so popular that its message still impacts us to this day. Martin Luther King Jr. became widely
recognized for his nonviolent leadership through these peace protests, especially the March on Washington in 1963. He was awarded the Nobel Peace
Prize 1964 for helping achieve equality for citizens of the United States. Although many people honored this man and respected his message, there were
several who did not; and sadly on, April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a national holiday in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed it into national law. However, it
took three years for it to be recognized by the entire country. So hopefully, you were able to take some time out of your busy schedule to appreciate the
actions Martin Luther King Jr. did for our country on this day and honor this great man.
Sources: http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0118/Ten-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-quotes
Cooperative Education
Program
By Hannah Childs
Co-op is a program that provides students an
opportunity to go to school for half of the day and go to work
the other half of the day.
Mrs. Stromdahl, certified co-op coordinator, has been
placing students in co-op positions for the past ten years. The
goal of the cooperative education program is to help students
begin to develop a “professional attitude,” which determines
how you look, work, and interact with other people; and to be
enthusiastic, mature, competent, confident, cooperative,
reliable, and positive individual in the working world.
Currently, the following seniors are participating in coop: Emily Wescoat at the Lunch Box; Samantha Owens at the
YMCA; Natasha Crawford at Butcher & Winkler, Attorneys at
Law; and Carrie Zahn and Mitch Wescoat at Eastern Wholesale
Hardware.
I asked the students who participate in the program
what some of their responsibilities are at work. Emily Wescoat
waits on customers, prepares meals, runs the cash register, and
cleans up at the end of the day. Samantha Owens teaches
gymnastics and swimming lessons as well as lifeguarding
duties; Natasha Crawford works as a receptionist, which
includes preparing documents on the computer, filing, and
answering incoming phone calls. Mitch Wescoat is creating a
company website and Carrie is using her accounting and
computer skills.
Any junior interested in participating in co-op during
their senior year should pick up an application from Mrs.
Stromdahl prior to scheduling.
HOLMES DOES IT AGAIN!
By Chase Canter
A Game of Shadows: The background mood is
right, a complacent, seemingly optimistic 1890s
bustling with energy, but with something dangerous rumbling underneath that is more than the tube
station being built near 221B Baker Street. A vast
conspiracy is being launched by the great mathematician Professor Moriarty, but only Holmes can
do the math necessary to realize that all the bombings and assassinations around Europe are part of
the Napoleon of crime's plan to provoke war between France and Germany. The aim apparently is
to make the professor rich through his recently established control of
armament factories that will eventually fulfill his megalomaniac ambitions. But while the intrigue is persuasive and related to many of the
concerns of fin-de-siècle politics and the melodramatic literature of the
period, the nonstop action is very much of our current cinema. The movie begins with a vast explosion in Strasbourg followed by similar pyrotechnics in London, Paris and Germany, which punctuate endless chases,
fights on trains and battles that result in a body count that anticipates the
world war Holmes seeks to avert.
I absolutely loved the way Guy Ritchie put this movie together! Sherlock Holmes has been my favor book since I was a child and I
think the movies are better than the books! As every Sherlock Holmes
adventure ends: THE END?
Source: IMDB.com
CONGRATULATIONS
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
By Hannah Childs
Jenn Helmbold-September 2011
Jenn is sophomore. She keeps herself busy by doing chores
around her house and participating in Cross Country. When
Jenn graduates, she wants to be a lawyer. Jenn was very excited
and honored when she found out that she was nominated for Septembers
student of the month.
Brittany Thorpe-October 2011
Brittany is a senior at THS. After Brittany graduates, she
plans to attend Edinburo University to major in social work
and minor in art. Currently she works at McDonalds
Restaurant. When she isn’t working or attending school, she
likes to be artistic. When Brittany found out she won
October’s student of the month, she was very
excited, proud, and honored.
Austin Kolaja-November 2011
Natasha Crawford spends her afternoons
at Butcher & Winkler, Attorneys at Law.
Top right: Mitch Wescoat is developing
the website for Eastern Wholesale Hardware while Carrie Zahn (bottom left) takes
a minute from her duties at Eastern
Wholesale Hardware to smile for the
camera.
Austin is a sophomore at Titusville High School. After
Austin graduates, he wants to join the NAVY. Austin helps
with some maintenance around his church to make a little bit
of money. In Austin’s free time he likes to play video games and practice
Tae Kwon Do. Austin was so excited and very surprised when he won the
award for student of the month in November.
Tom Wilks-December 2011
Tom is a sophomore at Titusville High School. Tom
participates on the high school swim team. He also plays
the clarinet in his spare time. After Tom graduates from
high school, he plans to attend college and major in
engineering. Tom was also very excited and honored to be
chosen as the student of the month for December.
New Year’s Resolutions
By Thria Devlin
As we venture into 2012 everyone develops resolutions to better themselves. So, THS, what are your
new year’s resolutions?
“I want to be a better person and help people more.” -Rob Johnson
“To do better in school.” -Chelsea Harmon
“I want to do work.” -Olivia Tracey
“Save the rainforest!” -Ivy Kuberry
“I would like to make more time for my friends.” -Hannah Childs
“I want to be nicer to people.” -Praise Mabugu
“To get better at saving money.” -Laura Wilks
“To be less of a redneck, just for Renata.” -Kori Mallory
“I want to quit falling down the stairs!” -Jessica Lore
“I want to stop drinking bottled water.” -Mr. Smith
“This year I plan to raise my standards!” -Keri Klingler
“I would like to learn how to dance better.” -Katie Huber
You can maintain your New Year’s resolution, which we all have problems with, by following a few
little tips and tricks: Firstly, it’s easier to reach your big goal by making smaller steps in the process.
Like writing a paper, it’s easier to spread out the work than sit and write all at once. Secondly, if
you’re hoping to break old habits, create new ones to distract yourself. Want to stop biting your nails?
Keep them painted so they’re prettier – then you won’t want to bite them so much. Thirdly, make
your resolution public so you have support from friends and family to keep up the good work. Lastly,
and most importantly, surround yourself with a positive attitude towards your resolution so you’re able
to keep faith in yourself to accomplish what you want. Remember these tips and your New Year’s
resolution is sure to be a hit!
Making a Better You
By Lexi Warner
With a new year starting, you may have resolutions, a resolution that in some way will make you a better person. One
resolution that you may have made is to become healthier and stronger. In my opinion, a healthy lifestyle is a great
idea.
One way to start a healthy habit is by exercising. Exercising is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Exercising not
only keeps you in shape, it helps rid your body of toxins. Exercise keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which helps
prevent heart diseases, diabetes, and depression. The average teenager should exercise for at least an hour every day to
ensure bone and muscle health. Studies also show that you should get up and move around at least a little bit every
hour during the day because a lazy life-style causes fat build-up around the heart. Choosing to exercise as a new year’s
resolution will definitely make you healthier, happier, and more energetic.
Besides exercise, another great resolution to have is having better eating and drinking habits. If you stick to
eating fruits and vegetables, instead of chips and cookies, it can make a big difference in your health. In fact, “junk
food” is another thing that makes you feel depressed and drowsy. Your body is so busy trying to protect itself from the
excess calories and fat that it has difficulty working with your everyday activities. Drinking water and juice is also an
excellent option because it also rids your body of toxins and leaves you feeling refreshed. However in my opinion the
best advantage is that it also helps you lose the weight you’ve been trying to lose. Sometimes no matter how much you
work out, the results don’t show because you’re taking in all of those calories that you burned off.
A third good resolution that everyone should make is getting better sleep. Not getting enough sleep can slow
down your ability to learn, and think logically. More sleep keeps you more alert and brightens your mood, giving you a
clearer view of your life. However, most of us don’t have the time to get enough sleep, and, of course, most of us fix
that problem by drowning ourselves in energy drinks and coffee. Unfortunately, studies show that it takes a full 30
minutes for the effects to kick in. If you just take time to take 10, the results are immediate.
With this new year comes a lot of new resolutions, and I would encourage you to keep with a healthy new
lifestyle.
The Grapplers of THS
By Mike McGaughey
Titusville wrestling is another one of the great winter sports
THS has to offer its students. Under the leadership of Coach Burns
and Coach Huck, the team has been showing great potential for this
season.
The wrestling team features seven seniors who are leaders
for the team. The seniors are: Justin Daugherty, Howie Knapp, Zach
Donovan, Cody Brunst, Nate Warner, and Van Stefaniszyn.
The team selected
three captains, who are considered the role models for the
rest of the team. Those individuals are Nate Warner, Zach
Donovan and Cody Brunst.
The team also features various
juniors who contribute greatly
to the team: Austin Cartney,
Xavier DeRose, Troy Beauchat, Brad Hanna, and Ty Lohr. Sophomores are, Erin Lee, John Ensle, Marcus Brun, Derrick Bish, Kaleb
Chase, Josh Bowmen, Aaron Mowrey, and Greg Antill. First year
freshmen wrestlers are: Scott Fry, Derek Baldwin, Justin Grove,
Easton Houge, Steve Machen, Tell Hansen, Tristan Nadolny, Tyler
Nicol, Dan Stearns, Louis Cruz, Jake Kafel, and Dalton Burns.
The season is well underway, however, there are still plenty
of opportunities to see one of these spectacular matches. February 7
is the last wrestling match of the 2011-2012 season against Corry.
Great job to all the wrestlers who have been so dedicated and worked
through the entire season and good luck to the wrestlers who are
moving on to post season competition.
THS Winter Cheerleaders!
Article: Thria Devlin – Picture: Valerie Galmish
The THS winter cheerleaders are having
an active season. The junior varsity and varsity
squads cheer for both wresting and basketball;
however, according to sophomore Rachel
Rodgers, the varsity squads are the ones that travel to the away
games.
Senior captain, Valerie Galmish, explained that when
practices get rough the squad’s motto is “this time is the time.”
She clarified its meaning, explaining, “we say it when we start
to get discouraged with a certain build [a combination of bases
to make someone fly] – it’s pretty much like saying, ‘This time
it’s going to work, make it your best.’”
The squad’s positive attitude doesn’t just stop at their
motto. Rachel Rodgers, shared her favorite part of cheering,
saying, “I like being able to do different things like basing and
flying.” Basing is the supporting position on the ground, and
these girls catch the flyers; flyers are the girls who are
launched into the air to do various stunts.
Advised by Mrs. McCray, members of the cheerleading squads
are as follows:
Seniors: Valerie Galmish (Captain) and Courtney Zahn
Juniors: Emily Carter, Laurel Zuck
Sophomores: Rachel Rodgers, Lydia Kellogg, Allison Sutara
and Cassie Thomas
Freshmen: Chelsea Patterson, Alaska Beck, Lindsay Brickner
and Taylor McWilliams.
Be sure to support the THS cheerleaders as they root
on the Rockets boys’ basketball and wrestling teams this
winter!
Rockets Shoot for the Stars!
By Chase Canter
With the basketball season in full swing, Coach Davie
continues preparing his team for Region 6 District 10 play. Coach
Davie stated that some of their toughest rivals are Maplewood,
Franklin, Meadville, and Oil City. “Our teams strength is that we
are a good transition team and we run the court well” said Davie.
“We have to continue to play competitively in our region, we have
to be mentally tough, and we have to match the other team
physically.”
Continue to come out and support our boys basketball
team. There is still lots of basketball left in the season.
Front l-r: Lindsay Brickner, Alaska Beck, Rachel Rodgers, Lydia Kellogg, and Taylor
McWilliams; Back l-r: Cassie Thomas, Emily Carter, Valerie Galmish, Laurel Zuck,
Allison Sutara, Courtney Zahn, and Chelsea Patterson
THS Gardening Club
By Thria Devlin
Do you like to garden? Are you still looking for a club to join? Why not
try the new THS Gardening Club?
With the greenhouse available since Mrs. Turner’s retirement, Ivy
Kuberry, who is in charge of the club, along with a few other students decide to put
it to good use. Ivy explains the process of getting the club approved. We asked
Mrs. Cressman if she was interested [in advising the club], then it was taken to Mrs.
Keebler who said, “plant whatever you’d like!”
Ivy commented that since the gardening club is still fairly new, it has a
laidback environment and a few details which still need to be fleshed out.
However, she also says that the greenhouse is full of vegetables and other plants,
elaborating, “We’ve got tomatoes, zinnias, ferns, geraniums and a few extra plants
from Mr. Rapp.” Other members of the club are Brianne Come, Emily Nottingham,
Kylie Rogers, Bridget Jenkins and Cody
Brunst.
January Newspaper Staff
Good luck to all you green thumbs!
front l-r: Mike McGaughey, Hannah Childs, &
Chase Canter; back l-r: Lexi Warner, Thria
Devlin, & Katie Huber.
Service Learning—Students Give Back
By Lexi Warner
Service learning is an opportunity for seniors to engage in meaningful service with instruction and reflection to
enrich the student’s learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen the school and
community. Students choose their areas of interest, and attempts are made to match students to a site
or assignment of their choice.
Andrew Moronski receives pointers from
Mrs. Copley on how to use the copier in
the print shop.
Students are placed with sponsors throughout the high school as well as the ECLC
and TMS. Some of the duties include helping the classroom teacher with bulletin boards,
classroom assignments, and assistance with students who may need a little extra help. Other students travel to the ECLC and
help where needed. Responsibility, self-direction, and a strong work ethic are required of all service learners.
Chris Schwab puts the finishing
touches on the Friday video for
Several students are assigned to teachers at the ECLC. The ECLC is a very popular place for stuMr. Cartney
dents to service learn. There is always something to do in the classrooms. Students who are considering teaching as a
career often request a classroom placement at the ECLC. Any junior interested in service learning can sign up to enroll during
scheduling this month.
Lucas Hipple works diligently
on a project for Mrs. Titus.
Brittany Milligan gives a thumbs up
after Mrs. Van Alstine compliments
her on a job well done.
“JUNIORS”
Are you interested in CO-OP
during your senior year?
Fill out an application prior to scheduling
your senior year courses.
Brianne Come multi-tasks each day in
the high school office helping those in
need.
Dates to Remember
ATTENTION
February
The boys’ basketball team will be participating in a
Pizza Hut fundraiser on Thursday, February 9th
11
17
17-18
20
4:45—8:00 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds and tips
Sadie Hawkins Dance—8-11 p.m.
Professional Day—No Students
All School Musical—7 p.m.
Presidents Day—No School
will benefit the
Boys Basketball Booster Club.
NOW OPEN
at
Titusville High School
**Spaghetti Dinner**
Tuesdays & Thursdays
during A & B Lunches and
Directed Learning
Presented by
Titusville Senior High School
Student Council
and
Titusville Rotary Club
February 10, 2012
5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Take-Outs Start at 4:30
Adult Dinner - $7.00
Child under 12 Dinner - $4.00
Publication created through the THS Business Education
Department and THS Art Department
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS
Don’t Be Left Behind!
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Learn the latest software.
Earn MOS Certification.
Develop skills for life.
Take Business and Computer
Applications Courses
next year.