Mustang Echoes - Madeira City Schools

Mustang Echoes
“The Voice of MHS”
Dates to
Remember:
November 7th
No school
November 20th-22nd
Fall play, Anne Frank
November 26th-28th
Thanksgiving Break
December 3rd
Early Release, 1:00
December 16th-19th
Exams
Dec. 20th- Jan. 4th
Winter Break
MHS
Hausler Makes Madeira
Home
Instead of answering questions, I’d like to introduce myself here.
My name is Dave Hausler. I’m a dual citizen, Swiss and American, and
I’m in Madeira for a year as a foreign exchange student. I’ve lived in
Madeira before, so now this year is kind of “Home Sweet Home” for
me! It’s been eight years, though...I visited first through fourth grade at
Dumont and Sellman. Now I’m a senior here at Madeira High School.
I have a younger brother, Flo; many of the sophomores may remember him from early grade school. In my free time, I like to play
soccer, draw graffiti (This takes up a big part of my life. Thanks to
the Madeira Drumline! I got my first official assignment- look at their
shirts!), explore the world of music, and occasionally read a good book.
It is so awesome to be back
again! And living with my best friend
from grade school, Dennis Walsh,
and his family makes it even better.
Although I can’t compare Madeira to
my town in Switzerland, I know that
it’s really super here.
Echoes Staff
Chris Ballweg
John Bascom
Johnny Carpenter
Lauren Christman
Abby Gilfilen
Megan Korengel
Matt Luther
Maria Meyer
Ryan Orme
Katy Scherer
Zach Seiden
Elizabeth Van Hulle
David Wood
Mr. Kitchen- Advisor
SPOTLIGHT
Freshman Spotlight:
Austin Horwitz
What do you like about high school so far?
The teachers aren’t as annoying.
What do you plan on doing after high school?
Continue training in mixed martial arts and trying to become a fighter
in the UFC. A professional fighter.
Is there anything people don’t know about you that you may
want to share with them?
Since middle school, I have changed. Personality wise and academically.
If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why this
power?
Besides strength, the power of X-ray vision.
This one may make you think a bit, but futuristically thinking,
where would you like to be in ten years?
On the optimistic side, in the UFC making $350,000 every match. Probably not married; they get in
the way a lot. You know how women are.
Thus far, what is your favorite class in your freshman year?
Probably C.P. History. Mr. Brady is like the funniest guy I know.
All right, let’s say you’re on a desert island and you’re going to be isolated until a miraculous
boat stumbles into your lonesome direction. If you could bring three things and one person,
what/who would they be and why?
Hunting knife, flair, and sunscreen for my ginger skin. I will burn like crazy! My friend Katie Berger,
she is funny and not annoying, and seems like a person you could be around with for a long time
without getting mad at that person.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
I hate this question. Loving, caring, and benevolent.
Why those?
Because I love people, I care for people,
Austin’s Favorites
and I’m very generous to people.
What is it like being the youngest of three
Movie: Harold and Kumar 2(uncensored version)
boys? I guess annoying, but you get experi- Music/Band: Basically everything
ence from your older brothers, like mistakes After School Hobby: Training and working out.
they’ve made.
SPOTLIGHT
Freshman Spotlight:
Tori Powers
What do you like about high school so far?
You get to pick your classes. There are more people here, and
people are more mature.
What do you plan on doing after high school?
Going to college.
Is there anything many people don’t know about you that
you may want them to know?
I like the outdoors, and I’m really outgoing.
If you could have any power, what would it be and why?
Fly, ‘cause I wouldn’t have to walk.
Most embarrassing moment?
When I think I know who someone is from behind, and I call
their name, but it’s not them…
Looking far beyond today, where do you see yourself, or would like yourself to be in about ten
years?
Maybe married and have a good career in the medical field.
What is your favorite class so far, in your freshman year?
History with Brady, because it’s easier to connect with him, and it’s easier to learn with him because
he’s kind of funny.
Okay, you’re on a deserted island, and you’re going to be there for quite awhile. If you could
bring three things and one person, what and who would those be and why?
A boat, a map, and a sailor (to get home).
Describe yourself in three words.
Outgoing, caring, and fun, because they describe me in a positive way.
What is your favorite after school hobby?
I like soccer games, not so much practice. If I didn’t have practice, I would hang out with friends.
What is your opinion on our presidential candidates?
I think Obama should win, because I just think he’s tried harder. Like he’s had to overcome more
obstacles to get where he is today.
What is a hardship you have had to face throughout your life?
I would say going from living with my mom for the majority of my life to living with my dad. And now I
don’t talk to my mom.
What is it like being the youngest in your house?
Being the youngest in my house doesn’t really change the rules for me. There are no more restrictions than there are exceptions.
SPOTLIGHT
Sophomore Spotlight:
Mikey Costantini
How has your sophomore year differed from your freshman year?
The teachers are a lot more lenient, and overall sophomore year is just much easier.
What activities do you enjoy doing?
I play football and hangout with friends.
What do you pride yourself most on?
Sports, and that’s pretty much it.
If you were given one million dollars, how would you spend it?
I would buy a huge house somewhere in California or close to the beach.
What is your favorite quote?
“We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.” Vince Lombardi.
What has been your most embarrassing moment this year?
Haven’t had one yet, thankfully.
What are some of your favorites songs?
Anything really by Tupac is good for me.
What has been the best vacation you have been on?
Every Summer I go down to Puerto Rico with my family and some friends.
What would be your dream car?
A Lamborghini Gallardo.
SPOTLIGHT
Junior Spotlight:
Bryan Scavo
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Alpha male, jackhammer, insatiable, merciless.
Who do you look up to the most?
Costy.
What song is most played on your iPod?
Riot Maker by Tech N9ne.
If you were given one million dollars, how would you
spend it?
I would buy one million junior bacon cheeseburgers.
Who is your favorite Office Character?
Andy Bernard because he’s hilarious.
Who is the funniest person you know?
Gary Aubin.
What colleges are you interested in?
UC, University of Dayton, Hawaii, Ohio State, Florida
State, South Florida, Tennessee, and Auburn.
What are you thinking about majoring in?
Space and aeronautic engineering.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In the exact same place.
Bryan at a Glance
Status: In a relationship
Birthdate: December 9, 1991
Sign: Sagitarius
Siblings: Jay and Megan
What do you think of Madeira?
It’s clean and small.
Bryan’s Favorites
If you could buy any car, what would you get?
1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
Color: black
What is the most exotic place you’ve ever been to?
Food:
Stouffers lasagna
Niagara Falls.
TV Show: The Office
What do you first notice about a person?
Music Artist: Tragic
Their teeth.
Sport: football
What is your favorite quality about yourself?
Movie: Gladiator
I’m a genuinely nice guy.
Actress:
Scarlett Johansson
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Actor: Nicholas Cage
Hawaii to go surfing.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
When I went to St. Gertrude I peed my pants in class one day. Everyone laughed.
If you were going to a stranded island and could only take two things, what would you take?
A helicopter and a Chipotle burrito.
SPOTLIGHT
Junior Spotlight:
Alex Cassidy
Alex at a Glance
What is your favorite quote?
Status: In a relationship
“Carpe Diem.”
Birthdate: November 10, 1991
What do you first notice about a person?
Sign: Scorpio
Their clothes.
Siblings: Logan
What colleges are you interested in?
Place of employment: Montgomery Inn
Ohio State, Indiana.
Job description: Hostess
What are you thinking about majoring in?
Business.
What do you do in your free time?
Shop, tan, and hang out with friends.
What is your favorite quality about yourself?
My sense of humor.
If you were given one million dollars, how would you spend it?
College fund, vactation, and clothes.
If you could buy any car, what would you get?
A Camero.
What is the most exotic place you’ve been to?
The Bahamas.
Who is the funniest person you know?
Sean Cullen. One time freshman year he walked into Mrs. Carp’s class late, looked at her and said,
“you’re late.”
If you were going to a stranded island and could only take two things what would you take?
Harry Potter 7 and a raft.
What is your favorite Office moment?
When Jim faxes Dwight letters from the future, and he attacks Stanley when he’s about to drink the
coffee.
Alex’s Favorites
What is your most embarrassing moment?
Freshman year I slipped and fell and my pants ripped down the seam.
Color: green
Who is your favorite Office character?
Food: steak
Dwight K. Schrute.
TV
show:
Grey’s Anatomy,
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Prison Break, and The Office
Austrailia because kangaroos live there.
Book: Harry Potter & Twilight
series
Movie: The Dark Knight
SPOTLIGHT
Sophomore Spotlight:
Elizabeth Noe
How do you like Madeira so far?
It’s okay, just a lot bigger than I’m used to.
What activities do you do?
I play softball.
How many people do you have in your family?
I have three brothers and my two parents.
If you could relate yourself to one animal, what animal would that be?
A lion, because I’m very protective over my family.
If you were given one million dollars, how would you spend it?
I would make sure everyone in my family had everything they need, and give 25% to a homeless
place.
What do you do in your free time?
I go play softball on a co-ed team.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
When I was running to third base, and I fell over a hole that was in the ground.
What are your three favorite songs?
Get Like Me, Fall for You, and Victim.
What is the best vacation you have been on?
When I went to Florida with my friend.
What would be your dream car?
An orange mustang.
Elizabeth’s Favorites
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite TV show: CSI
Favorite book: Malice
Favorite movie: Love in Basketball
SPOTLIGHT
Teacher Spotlight:
Mr. Brady
How does it feel to be the coach of the #1 girls’ soccer
team in the state?
It feels great.
Why is it that you choose to teach psychology?
It was my minor in college. I like trying to figure out why people act the way they act. Stuff like that.
What do you think of the freshman class as a whole this
year?
I think they’re very well-behaved. They like history. They are
very outgoing; they have good school spirit.
What is one thing no one knows about you?
I bat left-handed.
What is your favorite TV show?
The Hills. I liked it when it was Laguna Beach because I like to learn about adolescent behavior.
What do you do in your free time?
Play golf and poker. I’m the best poker player among the Madeira faculty.
What is your favorite quality about yourself?
I’m very hardworking.
What is your favorite thing about teaching?
The daily interaction with the students. Helping them better their lives in many different ways.
Who do you look up to the most?
Coach Jon Unger.
Name 3 words that describe yourself.
Sarcastic, coach, teacher.
If you were given one million dollars, what would you do with it?
Pay off my student loan, and then spend the other $30 to fill up my gas tank.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
India. I’ve just always wanted to go there...see the Taj Mahal.
“He has a mean sense of humor.”
-Hannah Westendorf
“I like his sarcastic remarks.”
-Rhianne Rush
“He’s funny.”
-Kelle Phillips
SPOTLIGHT
Fashion Spotlight:
Hannah Fitz
You know how celebrities almost always have links to their own custom clothing line? You know how they always have
their clothes personalized and made just for them? Well, what about your fellow students? No, I’m not talking about kid
celebrities, or those few that somehow still have a knack for sewing. I’m talking about the ones that make their fashion
their own. No, this article isn’t about pure trends, but individual expression.
This issue, we have Hannah Fitz , an equally unique student. She seems very sensible, amiable, and is a sophomore
this year. She must’ve been very tolerant, as well, considering all of the pressure I’ve put on her with this article (thank
you so much for everything, Hannah). You’ve probably seen her in the hallways, with short black hair and an eyebrow
ring, and always, always flare or wide-leg jeans. While her fashion sense could be considered more “rebellious” and less
“mainstream” than Emily Feist, I see the same thing: a person given the opportunity to express herself and who takes
advantage of this. Here is the survey/interview I conducted with Hannah:
Q: Do you have an inspiration for your style? Or do you just wear what you want?
A: Well, I don’t really have a specific inspiration, per se, but I do
admire the way that quite a few people are overall. I mean, yeah,
some days I just get up and throw something on, or some days I
come to school in what I slept in. Everybody has those days, but,
for the most part, Andy Warhol, Bert Maccraken, Marilyn Manson, , Evan Rachel Wood, and Nicole Richie.
Q: What is your “View on Fashion”?
A: I think people should be allowed to dress as they choose. It’s
just another form of expression, and it’s interesting.
Q: What is the most “fashionable” movie?
A: I haven’t seen many movies in my lifetime, but my all-time
favorite has got to be Pan’s Labyrinth. It’s incredible. Very dark.
Q: What is the most “fashionable” song?
A:The most fashionable song is probably something that’s by
Rihanna or some rapper guy, [all of] which I don’t
really listen to. My favorite song, however, couldn’t really be
hailed down to just one. It’s like a 4-way tie between “Blue and
Yellow”-The Used, “Adam’s Song”-Blink 182, “You never told me what you do for a living”-My Chemical Romance, and
“Cartoon Network”-Oxymoronation. They’re a little band from Dayton, Ohio, but they’re so funny!
Q: When was the first time you started dressing like this? Was it an act of rebellion? Or did your parents give
their approval?
A: When I was a little kid and we still lived in Chicago, I used to play dress-up all the time. Then, they thought I was cute,
but when I got older, like, 6th-7th grades, I started getting back into that. They said that it was a little much. I agree now,
that how I was then was pretty awkward and overstated.
Q: What is your least favorite thing about mainstream fashion? Or do you like it?
A: I hate skinny jeans! They’re so awful, and they’re everywhere! That’s basically the only thing I hate. Or that people
aren’t themselves, rather they wear every thing from one genre and try to be associated with a certain group of people.
Uhm, like, they’re only Avril Lavigne-esque or a clone of a Hollister model. That’s really dull.
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: “I think everybody should like everybody” --Andy Warhol circa 1978
SPOTLIGHT
Catherine Murray
Senior Spotlights
Q: What are going to be your fondest memories of Madeira?
A: That’s the stupidest question I’ve ever heard.
Q: What about Madeira are you going to miss the most?
A: My best friends. My two friends Abby and Tierison.
Q: What is your favorite pasta and why?
A: Pastini because its fun to eat.
Q: Where do you plan on going to college and why?
A: UC because I want to go to DAAP.
Q: What are your favorite movies?
A: Greenstreet Hooligans, Boondock Saints, and Narnia.
Q: When you go to college what do you hope to get out of it?
A: A degree.
Q: Who are your favorite teachers?
A: Mr. Freeman, Mr. Larbes, and Mr. Corn because they are really smart.
Q: Who is your hero or the person that you hope to model your life after?
A: My big brother, Christopher.
Q: If you could marry anyone who would it be?
A: George Clooney, Travis Meyer, or Brett Favre.
Q: What is the best thing to get at Choo Choos?
A: Tuna Melt on wheat with no tomato.
Brad Rusk
Q: What about Madeira are you going to miss the most?
A: Being able to know everyone, and all of the teachers.
Q: What about Madeira will you miss the least?
A: Being in the bubble where everyone knows what you’re doing
Q: Where do you plan on going to college and why?
A: UC, Purdue, or OSU because they all have good engineering programs.
Q: Since the economy isn’t doing very well are you still going follow your
dreams, or are you just looking to get paid?
A: Follow my dream of getting a good job.
Q: When you go to college what do you hope to get out of it?
A: Hands on experience for a job.
Q: What other changes have you dealt with recently?
A: Applying for colleges and writing college essays.
Q: Who is your hero or the person that you hope to model your life after?
A: My grandpa because he was able to graduate from UC as a chemical engineer and have a successful life.
Q: If Robbie Tudor and Chris Ballweg collide in the hallway, who would you help up first?
A:Chris.
SPOTLIGHT
Alexa’s Favorites
Molly’s Favorites
TV Show: Trauma: Life in the ER
Color: blue
Season: Summer
Book: The Lovely Bones
Country Music Artist: Kenny Chesney
How do others describe you?
Disciplined and very funny, according to Molly Christoff.
What are the best and worst things about senior year?
Best: senior lunch; Worst: workload.
What is your favorite class?
English.
What is your hardest class?
AP Calculus.
What colleges are you applying to?
OSU, IU, OU,Tennessee, and UC.
What would be your ideal college?
Pepperdine.
What do you want to major in?
Possibly Pre-med.
Who is your role model?
My aunt.
Where is the best place to go for senior lunch?
Mike’s house or Noodles.
What is the best vacation you’ve ever taken?
Sanibel Island.
Molly Christoff
Sport: running
How do others describe you?
Energetic, happy, and “always has
gum” according to Alexa Beirne.
What are the best and worst
things about senior year?
Best: senior lunch; Worst: workload.
What is your favorite class?
Pre-Calculus.
What is your hardest class?
Honors Physics.
What colleges are you applying
to?
College of Charleston, Wittenberg,
and others.
What would be your ideal college?
Somewhere in South Carolina.
What do you want to major in?
Pre-med.
Who is your role model?
David Krikorian.
Where is the best place to go for senior lunch?
Mike’s house or Noodles.
What is the best vacation you’ve ever taken?
Fripp Island, South Carolina.
Alexa Beirne
TV Show: Friends and The Office
Movie: Remember the Titans
Color: silver
Season: Fall
Book: Angela’s Ashes
Country Music Artist: Rascal Flatts
Sport: soccer and basketball
SPOTLIGHT
Chris Ballweg’s Dating Questions
By: David Wood
What’s the first thing you look for in a girl?
I really like blonde Southern girls. I love their accent! I don’t really like quiet girls, the louder the better.
What’s your ideal date?
Going to dinner and then hopefully a sporting event. She has to like sports.
What sacrifices are you willing to make for that special someone?
None, I’m a “do me.”
How do you usually break the ice?
I normally use the ‘I have ninety-nine numbers in my phone, would you like to be the one-hundredth?’
That’s my bread and butter.
What do you consider yourself, a “nice guy” or a “bad-boy?”
I consider myself a nice guy because I’m friendly and get along with almost everyone.
Last question, are you single?
Yes.
SPORTS
Top MHS Sports Moments
Chris Ballweg
5.
MADEIRA MUSTANGS SOCCER:
2002 State Champions
Coach Unger and the soccer program win their first of two consecutive State Championships
4.
MADEIRA MUSTANGS WRESTLING:
Kris Kuykendell wins first individual State Championship in wrestling.
3.
MADEIRA AMAZONS SWIMMING:
Ashlee Edgell wins three consecutive State Championships in the 200 IM in swimming:
2003, 2004, 2005
2.
MADEIRA MUSTANGS BASEBALL:
1999 State Champions
1st Madeira State Championship in baseball
1.
MADEIRA MUSTANGS SOCCER:
2003 State Champions
Second consecutive State Championship, and back-to-back undefeated seasons
SPORTS
Just Another Winter...
Johnny Carpenter
It’s winter again, and that just means another intense wrestling season to come. As some might not know,
last year as a team, Madeira finished 5th in the State with Johnny Carpenter placing 3rd as a freshman, his
older brother David placing 3rd as a senior, and Kevin Cloran taking the runner-up spot, also as a senior. The
team did in fact lose some very talented seniors like Kevin and David, but this year the team looks strong and
determined to achieve such goals as in the past years. This year, the Mustang’s will, in fact, have a much
larger team filling in spots that were empty in the past few years. As for returning wrestlers such as captain
Cole Hayes (District Qualifier), Andrew Walsh (District Qualifier), Luis Godines, Dosh Hyde, Corey Phelps,
Theo Cedillo, and Johnny Carpenter (State Placer), all look to discipline each other and push one another to
the edge to reach their individual goals. Assistant Head Coach Chris Davidson says, “Winning League would
be awesome and a huge upset because we haven’t been able to beat Reading out of the number one spot
since 2004. Also, Head Coach Jason Foley and I are looking to get around five wrestlers to Districts and possibly three to State, but I don’t want to jump the gun quite yet.”
Indeed wrestling is a very tough and mental sport that can break you down and knock you up, but as Dan
Gable said, long time Head Coach for Iowa University, “Once you’ve wrestled everything else in life becomes
easy.” For instance, just imagine entering the wrestling room after a long hard day of school and no room
to eat then going to war with a fellow teammate. Your muscles are dead and your throat is parched, but you
know you have no room to spare for even the slightest gulp of water. Before practice you piled sweatpants and
a sweatshirt on to lose the certain amount of weight. You’re drenched in sweat and can hardly stand. You are
then in the same situation during a live match: your muscles are weakening, and you’re about to break, but in
the end you know you are victorious once you get that single hand raised. I guess all wrestlers can say that
the true fight or the true discipline is shown at the dinner table, or at that party your friends were talking about
all week. All you can do is go home and watch as your parents and siblings stuff their faces with whatever they
want, but no, not you, you are left to watch alone, without food and just the images of the day when you step
on that scale. I’m not trying to point out all of the difficult and brutal situations in the sport of wrestling. all I am
trying to do is just give you a general outline of a wrestler in season. In fact the sport is very brutal, but it sure
does pay off when your hand is raised, and when you look on sports websites and see you are being talked
about for an upcoming match. The pride and dedication all pays off too in the end when you beat the stud that
was suppose to stomp you.
The Madeira coaching staff alone has put in a huge amount of their time to come in and train the team and
push them to their limits. As a result, huge accomplishments have been made. Kris Kuykendall in 2003 was
Madeira’s first State Champion. David Carpenter, in four years, had 101 pins, which is 4th in Ohio’s history
and also was Madeira’s first 3x State Placer. Kevin Cloran was an astounding 2x State runner-up. Johnny
Carpenter was the first Madeira freshman to win Districts and to place at the State Tournament. All these
accomplishments are just handed over, they have been worked for and strived for for many years. The sport
of wrestling could be the toughest sport out there, but no one should back down from the challenge and what
could be achieved with some simple effort, dedication, and time.
SPORTS
Mustang Basketball Preview
By: Ryan Orme and Chris Ballweg
It is almost time for the boys to lace up the Nikes again and go to work on the court to bring Madeira a CHL championship. This year’s team brings back a lot of experience, only losing two seniors
from last year’s squad. The Mustangs return a very strong senior class, including Robbie Tudor, Nate
Gulick, David Wood, Matt Luther, Doug Tuke, Patrick O’Leary, and Cameron Malone. Robbie Tudor
and Nate Gulick are the Mustangs only two with All-League honors, so look for them to be the go-to
guys. We sat down with Mr. Reynolds to ask some important questions about the upcoming season.
Q: What are your expectations for this season?
A: Well, I would say that we definitely should be in the hunt for the CHL, and I would like to think that
we could get a high seed in the tournament.
Q: Who do you want to see step up this year?
A: You always want your seniors to step up. We have a good core group of seniors.
Q: Which games are most critical to your team’s success?
A: The legitimate answer is that every game is important. If you are going to look at success in the
CHL, you have to look at Indian Hill. I suspect that anyone in the CHL can give us trouble, since we
aren’t physically imposing.
Q: Have you seen much improvement in your team when compared to last year?
A: Yes, and we have improved to the point where we are in the hunt to win big games. As a team
we’ve got to make plays when it matters.
Q: How do you expect the league to pan out?
A: I could see Madeira getting the nod with the coaches in the preseason because of two returning
all-league players (Robbie Tudor and Nate Gulick). Wyoming is always good because of their athleticism, and we have struggled with Finneytown. Taylor is ready to compete this year and beat some
teams also.
Q: How will Doug’s return add to the team?
A: Well, the one thing that I saw with Doug last year was that he wasn’t sure if he wanted to be a basketball player. Now, his level of commitment is way stronger, which can only help.
Q: What team from Madeira’s past would you compare this one to?
A: The 2004-2005 team when Moore, Eberle, and Morande were juniors. Not a physically huge team
but full of skills and had a lot of potential for success. They were a unique team because of good
length.
Q: What were your biggest weaknesses last year and how do you hope to improve on them?
A: Better rebounding on both ends. Kids grew like Doug, Misleh, Rolfes, which should help address
the issue. We also have to be better in the fourth quarter, stop the turnovers in the fourth, and make
big plays, and the fact that this is a senior-dominated team will help that.
SPORTS
Boys’ Soccer Season Completed
By: Zach Seiden
The Mustangs started out their soccer season with a late goal victory over Lemon-Monroe.
They also ended their regular season well with very close battles with state-ranked Seven Hills and
Mariemont. The fights they kept up with these teams certainly showed how far they had come this
season. Next year, they will most likely have similar challenges. They will lose a very good senior
class, and the ability to score goals is definitely an issue they have to work on. “In soccer, if you can’t
score, you’re going to have a hard time competing,” says Head Coach Jon Unger.
The Mustangs will also need a lot out of their returning seniors. Vincent Schlagbaum, John
Kinsella, and Paul Damschroder will definitely be key to a good defense. Cody Rizzuto will also need
to own the midfield, and Josh Stanifer will be critical as goalie.
The Mustangs ended their season with a record of 4-10-4 and a CHL record of 1-4-2. “I
thought the guys battled until the end,” Unger commented. “They certainly improved and played
really well the last three to four weeks.” The boys certainly played with class even when they were
down. They also certainly showed a magnificent improvement. Although their record wasn’t the best,
the team certainly had excellent camaraderie from the beginning of the season to the final game.
Sophomore Sensation
By: Matt Luther
Trying to improve on an already impressive tournament run her freshman year, sophomore Brooke
Van Skaik was poised to make a statement this postseason. After winning her sectionals and advancing through districts, Brooke arrived at Ohio State’s Gray Course with a season of experience
under her belt.
Before reaching the state tournament, Brooke played on the boys’ golf team and struggled at
times. The longer holes played in varsity golf ultimately helped Brooke’s short game, sharpening her
skills for the tournaments. Near the end of the season, she also diligently prepared for the postseason, spending most of her time playing the courses she would play at sectionals, districts, and the
state tournament. Brooke won her sectionals, shooting a 73, winning by three strokes. At districts,
Brooke didn’t perform her best, but she still shot an 82 and managed a second straight appearance
at the state tournament. At state, Brooke shot a 79 the first day, and birdied the last two holes the
second day to shoot a 77, finishing at 156, tied for 8th place. Relieved after the round, Brooke felt
relieved that she met and exceeded expectations. “I felt good about what I shot at state, but there
is still room for improvement,” says the sophomore golfer. In the next two years, Brooke is ready to
make a serious contention for the title of best female golfer in Ohio.
SPORTS
Who is The Steam?
Zach Seiden
It is obvious that Cincinnati does not have an NHL hockey team, and Cincinnati’s AHL team,
The Mighty Ducks, are no longer a team anymore. However, in the CSHL (Central States Hockey
League), Cincinnati, also known as the “Queen City,” does have a hockey
team called “The Queen City Steam.” This team has gone by this name
for only two years, where as before they were known as “The Junior Cyclones.” This organization has been around for about eight years. During
these years, the players on the team who are not from Cincinnati live with
a “Billet Family.” The player pays a monthly fee to the family to be housed
and fed for about seven or eight months. During the time the players are
here, they have a choice to go to a local college or find a part-time job.
The Queen City Steam currently has a record of 6-5 after a tough weekend on the road. However, with a total of 48 regular season games, Head
Coach Don Biggs is confident that his team is more than capable of working their way back up to the top. Being a Junior A hockey player in the CSHL isn’t as laid back as it
may seem. For them, it is very much like a job. Every day they go to practice knowing that if they do
not work hard and show a consistent rate of performance in each game, they will quickly find themselves on another team or on their way back home.
When not on the road, The Steam plays at Sports Plus on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
The games are very intense and tend to be a lot of fun. Many fans love to go for the three juicy periods of nimble puck work, hard hitting, and of course the occasional dropping of the gloves. There is
also an extensive variety of arcade games to play between periods. It is $5 a ticket for adults, $3 for
kids 13 and under, and $3 with your student ID if you come for the start of the game. With everyone’s
support, The Steam has a chance to make it all the way to the Hurster Cup.
SPORTS
Mustang Football Paving the Road
By: Chris Ballweg
“Paving the Road” was the motto for this year’s
Madeira High School football team. Under a completely new coaching staff and led by a new quarterback, Kyle Voisard, the Mustangs were predicted
to finished 7th out of the 8 teams in the league.
However, Coach Arcuri and company definitely began the process of “paving the road” by surprising
many critics and finishing 3rd in the very competitive Cincinnati Hills League. The Mustangs finished
with a 6-4 record, 5-2 in the CHL, which was their
first winning season since their playoff appearance
in 2005.
This years mustangs was led by a strong group
of experienced seniors, who include #14 Kyle Voisard, #4
2008 Madeira Mustangs
David Wood, #5 Patrick O’Leary, #7 Will McClannahan,
Schedule & Results
#78 Robert Braun, #32 Chris Ballweg, #51 Brian Wagers,
#76 Brad Rusk, #6 Rob Tudor, and #52 Cole Hayes. These at Schroder Padeia
L 28-21
seniors finished with a final high school varsity record of 19 CHCA
L 32-9
wins and 22 losses.
at North College Hill
W 16-13
This season the Mustangs had big wins against league at Indian Hill
L 53-13
at Mariemont
W 20-14 (OT)
rivals Mariemont, Reading, Deer Park, Finneytown, and
W 16-14
Taylor. The Mustangs also had a big come from behind vic- Reading
Wyoming
L 29-13
tory over heavily favored North College Hill.
at
Deer
Park
W 42-0
The Mustangs will definitely be carrying high expectaFinneytown
W 45-43
tions into next season with many key starters returning.
Taylor
W 64-14
Some key players for the Mustangs next season are Jr.
Ryan Santoro, Soph. Pat McClanahan, Jr. Eric Rolfes, Fr.
Andrew Malone, Soph. Sam Schneider, Jr. Ben Corn, and
Soph. Cory Phelps. This group should lead the charge for the Mustang’s 2009 team, who will look to
improve on 6-4 and make the Mustangs first playoff appearance in 4 years.
The 2009 senior class will now pass on the role of “paving the road” to the next group of Mustang
seniors, as Madeira will continue to build on their success.
SPORTS
Volleyball Wrap-Up
Chris Ballweg
The 2008 Madeira Amazons volleyball team was a very young squad, with no seniors on the team.
However, that did not stop the Amazons from producing a foundation for next year’s season, finishing
with a 7-7 record in the league, and posted a winning record of 11-10 overall. This was a big improvement over last year’s record of 3-11 in the league, and 5-17 overall.
As each year seems to bring more victories for the Amazons, expect next year to be a big season.
The entire squad will be returning and looking for a run at the CHL crown. Watch out for Zons Volleyball in 2009!
GAMES
Word Scramble
Fall Edition
AGKNHGINVTIS
_______________
EASLVE
_______________
YTKEUR
_______________
TAMNUU
_______________
EAEWLOHNL
_______________
EBSBAKLLTA
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SuDoku
Level: 2
GAMES
Scavenger Hunt
Where in MHS
is this picture?
Turn your guesses into Mr. Kitchen
with your name, grade, and common time
for a chance to win a free newspaper next issue
LOCAL
Madeira Drivers Have to Slow Down Due
to Construction
By: Chris Ballweg
Madeira citizens probably are getting used to the construction by now, and do not expect it to end
very soon. Over the summer, traffic jams were very
frequent throughout Madeira, especially during the
time when Miami Avenue was closed at the railroad
tracks. Everyone had to add another ten minutes to
every trip due to the delays. Now, the construction on
Miami is finished, and it looks like things on Shawnee
Run are finally wrapping up as well.
“Road Closed” signs are a common sight throughout Madeira; however, people should not ignore them.
The Madeira police are now more strictly enforcing
the road closures by pulling over those drivers who
break the rules. For those of you who are tired of the
long delays on Kenwood Road, they won’t be going
away that soon. The Kenwood Road project will not be
finished until sometime next year.
So, my best advice for the drivers of Madeira is to slow down and give yourself plenty of time to
get to your destination.
LOCAL
Restaurant Review:
Cactus Pear
Lauren Christman and Maria Meyer
The Details:
Location:
Blue Ash
Type:
Dine in or carry out
Food served:
-Tex-Mex
-soups and salads
-Coca-Cola products
The Grades:
Price: Ctoo expensive.
Quality: B+
fairly tasty, but not as good as Jalapenos.
Atmosphere: B
very modern and clean, but small.
Parking: A
only a short walk.
Service: A
employees are friendly and helpful
we waited only ten minutes for the food
Lauren’s dish
Chicken Enchiladas: B
tasted good, but overpriced for what it was.
Lauren’s overall grade:
B
Maria’s overall grade:
B+
Maria’s dish
Chicken Caesar Salad: B+
was not Mexican enough.
Entertainment
Compare and Contrast:
The Secret Life of Bees
The Book vs. The Movie
Megan Korengel
There are many similarities when it comes to both the book and the movie that
it was inspired by. But what really caught my eye were all of the differences that
were in the movie and not in the book.
For starters, in the movie, Zachary Taylor gets taken by a group of angry white
men when he is seen going to a movie with Lily. The men storm into the movie
theater and take Zach from Lily, beating him the entire way out. The police are of
no use and it takes a group of men in the community to find Zach on their own and
bring him back safely. Another event that was wrong was how Lily’s father found
where she was. In the book, Lily makes a phone call in Tiburon which T. Ray found
out about by looking at the phone bill. In the movie, T. Ray saw a pin hole in the
wall where Lily hung a map over the bed. When he placed a map over the same
spot, he figured out where Lily went.
Another thing that is different is the fact that the movie left out the entire day in
which the Boatwright sisters praise and give thanks to their statue, Mary. In the
movie, they also added things that were not written in the book. When Rosaleen
was baking, August and June gave her the nickname of July. The movie also really
jumped around and gets quite a few events out of order. In the book, Rosaleen moves into the house to sleep
with May because she is afraid of the dark. In the movie, Rosaleen moves into May’s bedroom and says that
she will be closer to her spirit. These changes did not wreck the entire movie, they were just obviously not as
close to the book as I expected.
One of the most significant changes is definitely for the better. In the end of the
book when T. Ray is pulling out of August’s driveway, Lily runs after him to ask a
question. When he stops, she asks if he had told her that she killed her mom just
to punish her. She wanted to know whether it was true or not. In the movie, Lily
asked a completely different question. When he stopped the truck, she asked if her
mother had come back for her the day she died. In the movie, T. Ray shows a soft
side that was not shown in the book. He told her that her mother had indeed gone
back for Lily. He lied because she hadn’t come back for him. In the book, T. Ray
tells Lily that she killed her mother when he easily could have lied to ease the pain.
I would consider both the book and the movie to be really great stories. I liked everything about the book better, except for the ending. I really liked how they chose
to end the movie because it was much more uplifting than the book. I find the story
to truly be one of inspiration because it shows that love is love. It can come from
anywhere or anyone.
ETC.
Fascinating Facts
Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than
women.
during your lifetime you will eat 60,000
pounds of food. That’s the weight of about 6
elephants!
There are more fake, plastic flamingos then actual real ones.
The world’s oldest piece of chewing gum is over 9,000 years old.
A sneeze travels out of
your mouth at over 100
MPH.
Humans blink over 10,000,000 times
a year.
Mr. Larbes played college
basketball at Fordham University.
more people die from worrying
about snake bites than actually
getting bitten by a snake.
the king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard
playing card.
The most popular first name in the world is Muhammad.
ETC.
Ask Atticus
New to this school’s newspaper is an insightful, understanding voice, here to answer questions
or solve problems students may face throughout their teenage years. Whether it should be a bullying situation, trouble with a teacher, or a failure in society, Atticus Finch (the chosen alias to the real
newspaper writer) will do his best to deliver nonjudgmental advice to the student body. This section
is designed for students to read and realize that they aren’t the only kids who seem to be confused in
this stage of life. Mr. Finch will answer tough questions and attempt to soothe the anxiety of teenage
angst. Students are further encouraged to write any problems they face onto a piece of paper and
drop it off to the newspaper staff, which may anonymously be used in the next issue. So, sit back,
digest, and enjoy!
Dear Atticus,
I am a freshman this year, and everything is so new to me. Every time I
walk down the halls, I feel like an ant compared to the older kids. It’s
really hard to fit in, especially when you’re new. And the worst part is, I
barely have any friends. How can I fit in with all these people who see me
as the new kid?
-Nervous Novice
Dear Novice,
Thank you for sharing; that’s the first step towards
change. I felt the same way freshman year, intimidated
by the older classes and nervous when I would tread
the halls. The need for acceptance is something that
all teenagers experience at one point or another; some
dwell on it, while others don’t feel its persistent tug.
It can be a burden to be unaccepted by the people who
you have to see eight hours a day, for four years. It
can also be detrimental to your individuality if you overly
try to fit in. The best thing you can do, my friend, is
be yourself, or be as much of yourself as you know.
If you can do that, not conform to whatever is easiest
to make a friend, you are bound to attract a new companion. They will hopefully see that you are real, and
that’s what friends are. Friends are real; they are there
to help you enjoy life and guide you through difficult
times, as well as have fun with.
-Atticus
ETC.
What’s Up With Ger?
David Wood
1.) Describe your first date.
My first date occurred when I was an 8th grader at Wyoming Middle School. A girl actually asked me
out to go to the local Friendly’s Ice Cream establishment on a Saturday night. I was pretty tonguetied around the ladies, and I’m not sure I exchanged a single word with her the rest of the week. The
date itself was pretty awkward. We were picked up by her mother and deposited at the date location where we were joined by her reinforcements. I don’t think I said a word the entire night. This
girl moved away the following year, but a number of my classmates stayed in touch with her. Even
though she never attended my high school, she attended our ten-year reunion. It might have been
my imagination, but I got the impression she was still angry with me.
2.) Describe your favorite prank or practical joke.
I’m not a big fan of pranks or practical jokes, but my favorite prank took place at the expense of my
alma mater, Harvard University. Harvard was playing at home in THE GAME against bitter rival Yale.
As usual, this was the one game of the season where the stadium was full. Excitement was high
when a group of Yale students, disguised as Harvard spirit leaders, passed out those picture cards to
an entire section of the stadium’s Harvard side. They were to be held up at a designated time so that
the rest of the crowd could see the composite picture. When the time came, the entire section stood
up with their picture cards, revealing the message: “WE SUCK!” The cheer from the Yale side was
as enormous. I don’t even know the final score or which team won the game. It doesn’t matter. With
the prank, Yale was the winner that year.
ETC.
Polls
By: Liz Van Hulle
Favorite Disney Princesses
Belle (Beauty and the Beast)- 26%
Ariel (Little Mermaid)- 26%
Mulan- 20%
Cinderella- 11%
Jasmine (Aladdin)- 11%
Pocahontas- 3%
Esmerelda (Hunchback of Notre Dame)- 3%
Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)- 0%
Snow White- 0%
Favorite Sport
Tennis- 31%
Basketball- 14%
Baseball- 9%
Soccer- 9%
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)- 9%
Football- 6%
Softball- 6%
Volleyball- 6%
Swimming- 3%
Aggressive skating- 3%
Golf- 3%
ETC.
Nicest Cars in the Lot
5. Tierson’s Toyota Prius
4. Katherine’s Honda Civic
3. Danny’s Acura MDX
2. Robbie’s Cadillac Crossover
1. Alex’s Range Rover
Coolest Cars in the Lot
5. Adam’s Scion
4. Randy’s Chevy
3. April’s Mustang
2. Claire’s Jeep
1. Miss Speelman’s SmartCar
ETC.
Mad Libs
Dear Mr. Spicher,
________________________ will not be attending school today. He/she has come down with a
(Your Name)
case of ______________________ and a(n) _______________________ fever. We have made an
(Noun)
(Adjective)
appointment with the ______________________ Dr. ________________ who studied for many years
(Adjective)
(Last Name)
in _______________________ and has ___________________ degrees in pediactrics. He will send
(Place)
(Number)
you all the information you neeed.
Sincerely,
Mrs. _______________________
(Your Last Name)
ETC.
Indiana Jones Trivia Quiz
Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls trivia (One point each):
1. What was the real name of Shia Lebouf’s character, Mutt?
a.Indiana Williams
b.Henry Jones III
c.Mark Williams
d. Trick question-it was just Mutt
2. When Indy is in South America, He speaks a native language that is found to be something other than Spanish. Where does he
claim he learned this?
a. When he was with Poncho Villa’s troops in the Mexican-American war.
b. When he was with the exploring the Amazon in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
c. In the library
3. At the beginning of the movie, Indy tells Mutt, “Do what you want, and don’t let anyone tell you other wise,” when Mutt mentions that
he quits school. What was Indy’s response when Mariam tells him Mutt is his son?
a. “I guess wit doesn’t run in the family”
b. “My father almost killed me, and for the same damn reason!”
c. “My son! Why the [heck] didn’t you make him finish school?!”
d. “Somewhere his grandpa’s laughing,”
4. What year does Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls take place in?
a. 1980
b. 2049
c. 1957
d. 1966
5. What is the name of the college in the movie?
a. Marshall College
b. Wilhelm University
c. Winstone College
General Indy trivia (Two points each):
1. In the 3rd movie, Young Indiana is with boy scouts, trying to save an artifact that he believes “belongs in a museum”. He is running
through the train cars and this is how he
a. Gains a fear that is represented in #9
b. Learns a trick that is stated in #8
c. Decides he absolutely hates a name in #1
2. When Indy is a child, he meets 3 great artists, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, and Norman Rockwell. Which episode and series is
this?
a. My first adventure: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
b. Tales of Innocence: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
c. Travels with Father: Young Indiana Jones
d. Paris: The Young Indiana Jones Chronicals
3. Who signs Indy’s book in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?
a. His father
b. His dead mother
c. Adolf Hitler
d. His old friend from bonus question number two, Norman Rockwell
4. When Indy’s mother dies, Indy’s father only speaks _________ to him for years.
a. Spanish
b. German
c. Ancient Greek
d. French
e. Latin
ETC.
Answers
Part 1
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
Part 2 (2 points each)
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. E
Add up your points out of 13.
If you got:
1-2 out of 13: you don’t know much about Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls.
So, you didn’t watch the movie? Or maybe you slept through the worth of your $12.76 theater ticket?
That’s all right. If you’re a hopeful and devoted Indiana Jones fan, you’d be somewhat disappointed.
Then again, a hopeful and devoted Indiana Jones fan wouldn’t sleep through a movie.
3-6 out of 13: you either lucked out and didn’t watch it, you watched it and have a slight case of ADD,
or watched it, while eating (perhaps popcorn). You know which one you are.
6-10 out of 13: you did alright, kid. You watched the movie, heard about the movie, or did something
else involving the movie. Indy would be slightly proud, but not at all impressed, considering that he’s
had to go through a lot more to get the answers to these questions (and the questions to these answers).
11-13 out of 13: wow. I don’t even think Henry knew this much about Henry. Maybe you should try
going on your own adventures once in a while, so you can be as interested in your world as you are
with Indy. You studied up. Great for you.
FEATURES
Madeira’s Own “Invisible Children” and
“Unified for UNIFAT” Group
By Lauren Christman
Dennis Walsh is a senior who began a group last year to raise awareness about the situation in
Uganda and to raise money to support Unified for UNIFAT. He recently answered a few of my questions about the efforts and goals of the group.
For those who don’t know, what exactly is Invisible Children?
Invisible Children is an organization based in San Diego that was started in 2003 by a few collegeaged students. The goal of Invisible Children is to bring peace to Uganda, which has been in a state
of civil war for about 23 years. The group we are currently involved with is called Unified for UNIFAT.
The goal of Unified for UNIFAT is to give elementary school-aged children an education as well as a
better quality of life.
Where did you get the idea to start a group here at school?
I became involved a couple of years ago after I saw the documentary “Invisible Children: Rough
Cut.” I have a couple of friends from other schools who started Unified for UNIFAT clubs at their
schools, and I thought that I should do something as well. When I first proposed getting involved,
there were several students who were interested in doing something about it as well. That, plus Mr.
Mate’s support, made it very easy to get started here.
What events have been held in the past to support this cause?
For the past two years, Unified for UNIFAT has held an overnight in February at Moeller High
School. Sycamore has held tailgates before football games, and several schools have held band
showcases. Last year we held a screening of the documentary during common time and charged $1
admission. We’ve also sold “Africa hats.”
What activities do you have planned for this year?
Later this year all of Unified for UNIFAT will be holding an iDance and a “Walk and Rock” in the
spring, where we will walk for peace. The walk will end with a benefit concert with bands from different high schools and colleges in the area. We don’t have any concrete plans for here at Madeira
yet, but we are planning to make t-shirts to sell, and we are working on plans for a large fundraiser.
How can students become more involved?
If any student wants to get involved, they can email me at: [email protected]. I really encourage anybody who is interested to check out www.unifiedforunifat.com or www.invisiblechildren.
com. I especially encourage freshman to get involved and check this out because they weren’t here
last year. Right now, we are trying to find a time to show a 17-minute video to the whole freshman
class so that they all have a chance to see what this is all about.
FEATURES
Speelman SmartCar
By: Maria Meyer
It seems like everywhere you look there’s a commercial or an ad
for something that will help the environment or a celebrity talking about
global warming. The environment is a very important issue right now and
many people are doing their part to help. Ms. Speelman, who teaches
Algebra 1, recently did her part to improve the environment and bought
a Smart Car, which is an electric vehicle with an electric motor. Smart
is a unit of Daimler-Chrysler, located in Germany. Smart Cars are much
more common in Europe where over 750,000 have been sold. The United
States is the 37th country to sell Smart Cars.
Ms. Speelman found that her car gets 35 miles per gallon, and her gas
bill went from $150 to $70. Smart Cars give off ultra-low emissions, are
painted with only water soluble paint, have recyclable body panels, and
are made from recycled parts. There are a few different models of Smart
Car available. Ms. Speelman has the Smart Fortwo, which obviously
seats two. “I started thinking about it a year ago. My lease was going to
be up, and I wanted something environmentally and financially friendly,” says Ms. Speelman when asked why she wanted
to buy a Smart Car. Ms. Speelman purchased the car in September and says she really likes it. “Everyone who gets in it
can’t believe how roomy it is. Everything from my Camry fits into the trunk of the Smart Car, including four soccer chairs.”
One of Ms. Speelman’s favorite features of the Smart Car is that it has a panoramic roof, which lets the sun in. To buy
a Smart Car you usually need to be put on a waiting list, but Ms. Speelman bought hers through the “Orphan Program”
which is when someone buys a Smart Car but then doesn’t want it anymore so it becomes an orphan and someone else
can buy it. Ms. Speelman said she would definitely recommend this car to anyone.
An easier way to help the environment at school is by recycling. Every classroom has a box for recyclables thanks to
the Recycling Committee, headed by Chandler Stevens, who is also the sole member. “It makes a difference,” says Chandler, “It’s something I care about, and it’s community service.” The Recycling Committee was started last year by National
Honor Society, and Chandler is continuing it. We can’t all trade in our cars for Smart Cars, but we can do little things every
day, like recycling, to improve the planet.
FEATURES
Anne Frank Takes the Stage
Elizabeth Van Hulle
As many of you know, Madeira High School is preparing for its annual fall play. This year, Anne
Frank will be taking place November 20th- 22nd. The cast members have been working hard to
make this year’s show perfect! I interviewed some students in drama to find out about their favorite roles, most embarrassing moments on stage, and their thoughts about theater.
Aidan Workman (junior)
Q: What made you interested in drama?
A: Well, you know me; I’m a goofball, so I always enjoy playing someone
else. Also, I got started at an early age in theater, so it had always been
my wish to do it with the high school theater arts.
Q: What advice do you have for those who might want to audition?
A: Stay cool and calm. Even if you mess up and the director knows, the
director would much rather have you play it off than make a funny face.
And in the end, no matter what you do in theater, whether it be crew, pit
or acting, it’s always a blast.
Cat Ward (junior)
Q: What has been your favorite role to play so far?
A: Definitely the Purser in Anything Goes. It was a lot of fun.
Q: What has been your least favorite role to play?
A: Agatha in Guys and Dolls for Madeira. But in a play at Sharon Woods,
I played a bratty white girl in Runaway Slave, and I was mean, so
I didn’t like it.
FEATURES
Alexa Wainscott (sophomore)
Q: What was your first play and role ever?
A: Since I am only a sophomore, my first role was last spring, in the musical
Anything Goes. It was so much fun because of all the excitement and energy.
I also liked helping with the Rumors crew in the fall backstage.
Q: How do you feel when the show is completely over after the last performance?
A: There is a sense of accomplishment after the show, because it’s something
that everyone puts so much time into, and really takes ownership of and can
be proud of.
CJ Ivester (senior)
Q: What was the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you on
stage?
A: Sophomore year in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, I played
Francis Flute, which meant in the last scene, I had to wear a low-cut red dress.
Q: What is the most you have gotten from being in drama?
A: A lot of close friends as well as the ability to feel comfortable
in front of crowds and in any situation.
Sara Dreibelbis (sophomore)
Q: What was your first role ever?
A: My first role was actually at Madeira High School.
When I was in first grade, I was a royal child in The King and I.
Q: What advice do you have for those who might want to audition?
A: Audition! Nobody is going to kill you if you are not Hollywood’s next
great movie star, or Broadway’s next great performer. There is no point to not
audition!
I guess what Sara is trying to say is, “nothing ventured, nothing gained!”
So get out there, you future Thespians of Madeira, and make your voices heard!
Also, be sure to support your peers by going to see Anne Frank.
The dates are November 20th at 7 PM, November 21st at 7:30 PM,
and November 22nd at 7:30 PM.ere they will be sold)
Go on… it’s worth it!
FEATURES
College Chat
Lauren Christman
I recently asked four seniors about how their whole college application process was going.
Hear their advice, laugh at their mishaps, and learn from their mistakes!
Chan Stevens
Where are you applying?
University of Vermont, University of Hawaii, Macalaster,
Washington University in St. Louis.
What do you plan to study?
Environmental Science.
What has been the biggest challenge for you throughout this process?
Choosing the right school. It was kind of hard to narrow it down.
Do you have any regrets about applying or going on college visits?
I wish I could have visited University of Hawaii, but that’s about it.
What advice can you give to younger students?
Keep track of the activities you do. It’s a pain to remember them later.
Ellen Bauer
Where are you applying?
Xavier University, Loyola University of Chicago, Marquette
University, Miami University
What do you plan to study?
Accounting with a minor in Marketing.
What has been the biggest challenge for you throughout this process?
Narrowing down the universities that I wanted to apply to. Every college
starts to look the same, so I had to focus on the little things I liked.
Do you have any regrets about applying or going on college visits?
I wish I would have decided where I was applying before the summer.
I had to try to schedule visits last minute.
What advice can you give to younger students?
It’s never too early to start applying for scholarships. Pay attention to
deadlines!
FEATURES
Ryan Orme
Where are you applying?
The University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, The University of Kentucky, and Miami University.
What do you plan to study?
Communications or journalism, but it isn’t set in stone.
What has been the biggest challenge for you throughout this
process?
Well I haven’t done any applications yet, but I think picking the right
school is very difficult.
Do you have any regrets about applying or going on college
visits?
I wish that I had looked into colleges farther away from
Madeira.
What advice can you give to younger students?
You should go to a college where you can have fun because that is
the most important part of college. If you don’t have fun, then you
will regret it.
Katherine Herndon
Where are you applying?
UNC, South Carolina, Tennessee, IU, OU, Miami, Clemson, and
OSU.
What do you plan to study?
I’m undecided.
What has been the biggest challenge for you throughout this
process?
It’s a ton of work. I still have so much to do. Essays are about topics on which I have no opinion, so it’s difficult to actually sound like
I care. I also have no clue what I want to do or where I want to go,
so the decision-making process seems like it’s going to be stressful.
Do you have any regrets about applying or going on college
visits?
Vanderbilt. I went there because my parents wanted me to see it,
but I didn’t like it. That was a bit of a waste of time.
What advice can you give to younger students?
Apply early and get it over with. Even though it’s stressful, I think
most colleges are really the same. You’ll get in somewhere, and
everything will be fine.
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Entrepreneurship Class
By: Matt Luther
With the start of a new school year comes the start of entrepreneurship class. For those clueless
freshmen reading this article, entrepreneurship means starting and managing your own business. At
the beginning of the semester, Mrs. Jordan, the teacher, splits the students into separate businesses
and holds a competition to see who wins. The winner is determined by multiple tasks throughout the
semester, such as a community service project, selling a product to the student body, and a seminar
held during common time. Each person on the winning team earns $50 and the MVP of that team
earns $100 at the conclusion of the class.
This year, both of the competing teams, Prodigy Productions and Elite Enterprises, have already
hit the scene with the pep rally that was one of the best we have had in a while. Prodigy Productions sponsored the rapper Tragic, and Elite Enterprises sponsored the cheese-coney eating contest,
(much speculation has arrived debating which team won) but the winner will be revealed at the end of
the semester.
As I was a member of Goodfellas Inc. last year, I found that I really enjoyed entrepreneurship and
it has been probably the most unique elective I have taken in my high school career. To those who
are interested in business and want to experience the excitement of owning one, I highly recommend
this class.
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2009 Success Story
Megan Korengel
It is the year 2019, and the class of 2009 is returning to their home turf for their 10 year reunion with the
chance to see the shining faces that they graduated with. A lot has happened in 10 years, and many of the
grads have stayed in touch or have run into old classmates throughout the years. Here is their success story
after they left Madeira High School.
The high school sent out reunion invitations to all of the graduates of the class of 2009 and expected a good
turnout. From what the teachers could remember, this class was full of school pride, and they were sure that
everyone would want to come back to their old alma mater. All the former graduates received their invitations,
and there was an overwhelming amount of students who couldn’t wait for a reunion to share success stories
and family photos.
When Chris Ballweg received his invitation, he was on his way to work as a sales clerk at Hollister in the
Kenwood Mall. He and Robbie Tudor had been working there since high school, still wondering how the last
10 years flew by. Considering that they work at such a popular clothing store, they ran into several former
schoolmates like Joanne Kaissar who was constantly in the store with her daughter. They have also run
into Maria Meyer and her husband, Carl Azuz. Maria and Carl are extremely happy together and have many
friends in the sports entertainment field. Maria found it ironic when she saw her old high school classmate
Ryan Orme reporting on the football game of the week. Though Ryan had become somewhat of a public figure, he still found time to hang out with his old buddy, Ian Horwitz.
Ian is a “jack of all trades” and has become a successful businessman by day, break dancer by night. One
night while Ian was hitting all the clubs and promoting his new dance moves, he ran into Sarah Urwin. Sarah
had been a recording artist for a while and then decided to become a music producer, so she was out and
about looking for the next big thing. Ian pointed Sarah in the direction of a local coffee shop that had an “Open
Artist Night” for local artists on the rise. This shop was coincidentally owned by Brad Rusk.
Brad had once dreamed of holding a very high profile job, but then took a different approach and is extremely happy with how his life has panned out. When Sarah got to the coffee shop, beautiful music was pouring out of the mouth of a familiar face. When Sarah got closer to the artist, she realized that it was her old high
school songbird, Elizabeth McRoberts, with Kyle Bennett accompanying her on guitar. Sarah immediately
wanted to sign Liz, but Liz had to talk it over with her longtime friend and trusted manager, Cathy Daggitt.
Once Cathy decided that Sarah met all of Liz’s requirements, the duo signed the papers and became musical
partners in search of making the perfect record. After Cathy was done finalizing papers, she headed over to Kenny Groll’s house. Kenny had not gone far
since high school and decided to live in his mother’s basement. When Cathy got there, Adam Cadet was ranting on about how terrible his French II students were. French class has never been the same at Madeira since
Adam took over for his mom when she retired. Once Adam got over the fact that his students never listened to
him, he went on to talk about how funny it was that so many former Madeira students were now teachers at the
high school.
Sarah Choudury took over for Miss Homer when she decided to retire, Dan Puterbaugh was the freshmen
math teacher, and Hilary Frew was currently the principal. That wasn’t just it, though. Desiree Paolo and
Kristina Finley came back after college to coach cheerleading, leading the girls to several first place competition awards.
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Patrick O’Leary came back to coach the Mustangs, leading them to multiple CHL titles. Nate Miller and
Randy Huon have also come back after college to take over the Mustang soccer program, working their butts
off to get the boys back into winning some state titles.
Being the soccer coach that Nate is, he loves to stay updated on the status of the athletes that have made
names for themselves since high school. Abby Wright and Alex Lape were on the Women’s Olympic Soccer Team and helped bring their team to gold. Cameron Malone became a professional baseball player after
playing in college and has been as strong as always. Brian Wagers, though he does not play anything professionally, he has become very prominent in the world of football by proving to be one of the best coaches of his
time. Will McClanahan really enjoys playing lacrosse and hopes to make a career out of it, but for now needs
a job to support his dream. But everyone knows that he will get there because he is already making a name
for himself.
One sports announcer has given him some extra attention, mainly because they were good friends in high
school. Kyle Voisard has always taken the time to put Will’s name out there hoping that it will fall into the right
peoples hands. On Kyle’s off days, he enjoys playing golf with his golf pro, Doug Tuke. Doug is the golf pro at
Camargo Country Club because ever since Jeremy NeCamp has taken over the club it has been the place to
golf for young inspiring golfers with loads of talent. The other golf pros at the country club include Matt Longsworth and Matt Luther. Also joining the old group of friends was Bailey Parkhouse. Bailey married a man
that was fabulously rich and decided to become a tennis pro to fill up her free time. Nate Gulick was ready to
sign on to the country club family but instead decided to travel overseas to become a basketball star.
When Nate returns home, he often likes to take a cycling class in order to stay fit. He was astonished when
the instructors walked in and they were Sam Murdock and Cory St. Clair. Nate asked how their lives were
going and both men had been very successful in the cycling world and decided to retire early and teach cycling
classes. Another member of the cycling class was Karen Bullock. Karen was in charge of Women Writing for
(A) Change. She and Megan Stentz have both become influential writers in the city of Cincinnati. Unfortunately Karen took a spill in cycling class and had to be rushed to a doctor. When the doctor walked in, Karen
was shocked to see the person behind the mask. Paige Soper had worked her butt off in medical school and
became a very good doctor at a very young age. Her nurse for the day was Kaitlyn Brock, another Madeira
graduate. As Karen and Paige started talking, Karen found out that Paige started a practice with Molly Christoff and a few of their nurses were Olivia Caesar and Claire Vanderlinde. All the women joked that it was the
Madeira graduate practice. As the women were talking, Paige shared that there were a lot of Madeira grads
that went to their practice. Among their patients were Michael Tensmeyer, Dennis Walsh who has made
multiple trips to Uganda in order to aid hungry children, and Mitch Strotman who has made a living as a party
clown for children’s birthday parties.
Mitch was the class clown in high school so he decided to carry that over into his career. He was wanted
at all of the birthday parties in the city because he could make kids laugh no matter what. A few of Mitch’s
upcoming clients were Alexa Beirne, Alexis Carter, and Brenda Garcia-Ramerez. Each of the women has
been on a waiting list for months and was hoping to celebrate their child’s birthday with a hilarious clown that
they knew years ago. Lucky for them, Mitch makes special deals for Madeira grads.
Clowns have always scared Ellen Bauer so instead she has decided to treat her child to a movie of his
choice for his birthday. When the movie is over, Ellen is getting ready to leave when she sees a name flash
across the screen that catches her eye. Sean Farnam had helped with the special effects for the movie. She
sat there for a second, happy that a Madeira grad was going far. She had taken her own great leaps and she
was happy to see others do the same.
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After the movie, Ellen’s child got sick on the ride home which landed them in the pediatrician’s office just to
make sure. Their regular doctor was out for the week so there was a fill in doctor to take his place. When
the doctor walked in it was a blast from the past because Ellen had gone to high school with the woman. The
doctor was none other than Lauren Dehan. The two shared success stories while they were waiting for results
about the mysterious illness. Lauren told Ellen all about the Madeira grads that she had seen recently.
Alex Benson is back in town for the class reunion and he spoke nothing but good things about his last 10
years. Alex has been busy living on the beach, surfing, and doing a job that he enjoys. Lauren had told him
how jealous that she was because she never had time for vacations being that she had such a busy schedule.
Lauren had also seen Eric Yothment recently at the hardware store. Eric told Lauren all about his successful construction company and how he has a great staff working with him. Travis Asher and Josh Telford are
among the many men that make up Eric’s successful team. He talked about working with many architects but
known of them were quite like his old schoolmate, Tommy Walter. Eric also told Lauren how successful his
friends have been over the years. Chas Young, Josh Serge, and Jon Hotarick went into business together
and ran a car shop that could do anything from check ups to “pimping” out a ride. A few of their most trusted
clients have been old classmates, Zach Ellsworth and April Plas. April only trusted her old classmates with
her pride and joy, her blue Mustang. Zach had rims up on his black Cadillac because all ski instructors have
to have nice cars. Zach is very successful at what he does. He does private lessons for celebrities and their
children. He got one his most famous clients through Aung Angel.
Over the years Aung had become a make up artist for the stars and had offered out Zach’s name whenever
a customer wanted private ski lessons. Very recently, Aung made a special trip to New York in order to do
make up for Broadway. When she got to the stage, she was assigned the lead male role to make over. David
Kunkel walked into Aung’s make up trailer, and she was floored. David had always been an excellent thespian
in high school, but she never knew he would make such a name for himself. She felt honored to do his make
up for the opening night.
What Aung didn’t know was that there was another Madeira alum among the cast that night. CJ Ivester
had assisted in writing the play that David was the lead in. When the opening scene took place, David lit up
the stage. Coincidentally a small group of David’s old classmates were attending the show as a mini reunion
for their group of friends. Sean Kappes, Daniel Erion, and Kyle Liming had all become engineers in their
respected field which led them to part ways in the last 10 years. They were all so happy to see each other that
they almost forgot to stop by after the show to congratulate David. Though not all of the Madeira theater crew
made it to broadway, Collin Benz and Meredith Rush both traveled around with a playhouse for a while until
they decided to each settle down in different parts of Cincinnati.
While at a party to promote another play that he was starring in, Collin ran into many old faces that he once
knew so well. Christian Derenthal was there with his old friend, Tyler Ervin for a night out. Christian and
Tyler had become a motivational speaking duo, often using quotes from their old soccer coach, Mr. Unger.
Lydia Clark and Alex Elsbernd were also among the crowd. Both of them had seen Collin’s name in the paper and wanted to see how a fellow alum was doing. Alex shared with Collin and Christian his life story of the
past few years. He has become a publisher and was currently working with Drew Smith to hopefully create
the next great American novel.
While Alex was on his way out, he ran into Lauren Christman who seemed to be a quite a hurry. Alex really wanted to see how his old classmate had done for herself and pressed for details about her life. Lauren
told him that she had become the youngest female lawyer at the firm where she works. Alex was impressed
and asked where she was off to in such a hurry. Lauren briefly explained that she was late to an art gallery
exhibit where she had promised to meet Sam Hesketh. Alex accepted her answer and let her go on her way.
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When Lauren got to the art exhibit, she was surprised that she recognized a lot of the work. Two of the artists being shown were Sienna Gregory and Alex Whitton. Many of Madeira’s finest were there to see their
old classmates get recognition for excellent artwork. Sam Wallace, Xingchen Xu, Alex Gerard, Yu Zhang,
and Carmen Gissel Portes were all there to see the artists receive awards. They were all sitting at home,
reading their newspapers one morning when they saw a few familiar names and decided to go and see some
artwork.
Many former students have taken routes that have been perfect for their mindset on the world. Chandler
Stevens joined the Peace Corps after college and has been all over the world to help people in need. Max
Medert became the director of Invisible Children to do his part in making the world a better place. Dave Hausler had gone back to Switzerland but was planning on returning for the reunion. Katherine Herndon has become a youth minister and took over Young Life in her community. Michael Gettinger is now a Mixed Martial
Arts teacher at the local gym. Other Madeira Alums have chosen slightly different routes.
Robert Braun and Jackie Rice each successfully own their own businesses. Robert also coaches little
league in his spare time. Another former student that has been successful in owning her own business is Liz
North. Liz opened her own boutique after college and has just branched out to owning a second store. David
Wood and Tierson Maier each went into similar businesses as their families. David is a candy salesman and
Tierson owns her own restaurant.
When David gets a tooth ache from eating all the candy that he sells, he has to go to the dentist for a filling.
His new dentist just happens to be a girl that he went to high school. Emily Woellner promises to take good
care of David’s teeth because she knows how essential his smile is. When David is finished getting his teeth
fixed, he heads to the pharmacy for some pain medicine. When he got there, he saw his old friend, Catherine
Murray, behind the counter. He briefly said hello and then he was headed home to play some video games.
For some reason or another, David was studying the back of the box and found out who was in charge of creating his favorite game.
Graham Telford and Greg Simon were both devoted gamers in high school and decided to put their passion to good use. Graham and his sister Elise Telford stayed in close touch because they went into business
together. Being that Graham and Greg have become very successful through their video game business they
needed someone to manage their money and who better than family? Elise also manages everything in their
lives because both boys need a 24-hour schedule in order to stay on top of things. Elise makes appointments
with Laurie Phelan at the veterinarians office for the boys to gets their animals yearly check ups. She also put
together the boys’ tour schedule. She asked an old friend Katie Spink to come alone on the publicity tour in
order to be their make up artist and stylist. An advertising agent also contacted Elise hoping to help promote
the boys’ video game. The agent’s name was Justin Lincoln and Elise thought it was a small world because
they had gone to high school together.
As Graham and Greg started their tour, they ran into many familiar faces and heard lots of success stories.
Cole Hayes had gone to one of the video game promotions and told them about the psychology practiced that
he joined after college. Ian Huffaker and Matt Miracle also both took the time out of their busy schedules to
see old classmates and tell them how excited they are for the class reunion. Ian told Greg that he had run into
Meredith Jackson the other day who is now teaching the 1st grade at Indian Hill Schools. He said that Meredith was looking forward to hearing every ones success stories and to see her old crushes.
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Meredith had also gone on to tell Ian that she had many students that were the children of her former classmates. Hannah Henkel, Jung Ha, and Matt Malone all had children that were in her class. With Katherine’s
help 5 years ago, Hannah was able to start a Young Life chapter in Indian Hill for students from all over. Matt
had become an accountant and through business had reconnected with Cara Mueller, a girl that went to his
high school. Cara has been extremely busy with her work, but she still finds time to volunteer for charities like
The Free Store Food Bank. One afternoon while Cara was boxing up canned goods, Yeliz Sozeri came up
behind her and was overcome with happiness that she was able to see a fellow Madeira graduate giving back
to the community. Both women discussed how excited they were for the 10 year reunion which went well. The
class of 2009 was happy to be reunited, if only for one night.
Good luck to the graduating class of 2009 in wherever your road takes you!