January 2012

Wadsworth High School
Newspaper II/III
January 2012
The
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What was your first thought when Mr. Parsons announced the threat to the high school?
10
Eric
“I wonder what is wrong, and
this means I get out of French.”
Megan
12
“I have to find my best friend
Nicki McNeil and get out of
here!”
Ethan
11
“Whatever is actually going on
is going to be very interesting.”
BY ALYSSA KEIPER
have classes were called into
the office to prepare for the
evacuation. This also allowed
time to coordinate with the Middle
School staff, considering the
Middle School was the location
for the evacuation.
“I believe the administration
did a phenomenal job with this
unfortunate threat,” said Aaron
Austin, science teacher at the high
school.
After evacuating the building,
police and administrators searched
the building for the alleged bomb.
With help from the Summit
County Canine Unit, Wadsworth
Police Force and Wadsworth Fire
Department checked every area in
the building.
Parsons said every locker,
closet, classroom, and even
the roof was inspected. Video
Kasey
12
“I have to finish my physics test.”
Anthony
9
“I thought it was a bomb threat.
Why else would we evacuate the
school?”
Threat forces evacuation
An anonymous e-mail was sent
to the high school administrators
early in the morning on Jan. 18.
The e-mail detailed a bomb threat
against the school at a specified
time.
Upon receiveing the message,
assistant principal Mr. Steve
Moore promptly pulled principal
Mr. Jerry
Parsons from an
early morning meeting, and he
contacted police immediately.
Officials activated threat plans
and emergency protocol. Police
and other administrators arrived
promptly, including Director of
Facilities Joseph Magnacca.
By the time the threat was
received and police were
contacted, buses had already
arrived, and there were students
in the building, so the decision
was made not to close the school.
Shortly
after
classes
began, Parsons came on the
announcements asking teachers
to take attendance immediately.
Later, he said it was important
to know who was and was not at
school that day.
As advised by the police,
an evacuation plan was set in
motion. Parsons said there was
time to plan and think through the
threat since it included a specific
time.
“Our number one priority is
the safety of our students,” said
Parsons.
Staff members who did not
officials believed the building
was clear, there was a secondary
evacuation. Since the threat
specified a time, police advised
that no one be in the building
“We would never bring during that time.
The
students
who
the students into an remained
at the high school
unsafe environment.” evacuated to the middle
school again.
-Jerry Parsons, Principal
During this evacuation,
cameras were checked for students were joined by all school
any suspicious activity. After officials, including Parsons and
thoroughly checking the building, Magnacca. This precautionary
police deemed it safe for students evacuation lasted approximately
30 minutes.
to return.
“We would never bring
“The Wadsworth Police was
the students into an unsafe
outstanding,” said Parsons.
Although police and school environment,” said Parsons.
Even though the building
and students were safe, there
was an administrative meeting
on Monday, Jan. 23 to debrief
the situation. In this meeting,
administrators discussed what
changes need to be made to
improve the process if a bomb
threat ever happens again.
Following established protocol
and listening to the advice of
experts gave the students and
staff protection during the bomb
threat.
An inital thorough sweep of the
school and secondary evacuation
kept students safe. In this
potentially dangerous situation,
calmness prevailed.
Student charged in bomb threat
BY BRUIN EDITOR STAFF
According to the Wadsworth
PoliceDepartment’s
Facebook
report,
officers
arrested Guy Barnard, a
Wadsworth High School senior,
in connection with the recent
bomb threat at the high shool.
Officers
administered
a
search warrant on his home
on Monday, Jan. 23. He was
arrested on a second degree
felony charge of inducing panic.
Barnard, 18, was confined to
the Medina County Jail and has
currently been released.
Police
gathered
enough
evidence to issue the warrant
and arrest, despite his use of
advanced procedures to disguise
the origin of the threat e-mail,
which included multiple proxy
servers.
An AlertNow was sent out
to inform parents and students
about the arrest by principal Jerry
Parsons.
“We are most pleased that our
local authorities maintained their
investigation to find the person
responsible for the e-mail threat,”
said Parsons.
As further potential charges
pend with the Grand Jury, the
extenisve
investigation
will
continue, and items recovered in
the search will be examined.
PHOTO BY HAYLEY MCQUATE
After the building was evacuated due to the student’s e-mailed threat, books
and personal belongings were left behind in empty classrooms.
Inside the Bruin:
MORAL MINORITY SPEAKS
How are students really spending their
weekends?
– page 5
APP REVIEW
Best Apps from the Apple App Store.
– page 9
index Page
SCHOOL COLORS
Students question if black should be a
school color.
– page 14
SPEAK OUT
Who is your celebrity crush and why?
– page 20
Editorial...................................................................2
News.........................................................................3
Opinion.................................................................4,5
Ads ........................................................... 6, 7, 16, 17
Features ..................................................................8
Entertainment........................................................ 9
Picture Pages .................................................... 10, 11
Sports.......................................................... 12, 13, 14
Health.................................................................... 15
2011 Review........................................................... 18
Of the Month......................................................... 19
Speakout................................................................20
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Brewin’ Debate
Safe and sound
Editorial
The new year has seemed to
have a rocky start due to the
water pipe break, the BB gun
incident, and the bomb threat
to our school. Students do
not realize how protected we
truly are at WHS. Thanks to
our administration, all of the
horrible incidents were settled
in an orderly fashion.
The
administration
deserves all of our
gratitude and respect for
the hard work they put
in to caring for all of the
students in our school.
Their main priority
is making sure none
of us are harmed, and
they have been doing such an
excellent job as always.
During the day of the water
pipeline break, all students
were not able to drink out of
the drinking fountains, so the
students were able to find cups
of clean water to drink in the
main office. Not only was the
problem fixed for that day,
but the next day the water was
E ditorial
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January 2012
running and ready to drink
again.
With the BB gun incident, Mr.
Parsons sent out an AlertNow
message to explain the situation
in a calm and informative way.
Parents were set at ease after
understanding what really was
going on.
The administration’s true
character was revealed during
the recent bomb threat. As
always, student safety was
top priority. All students
immediately
evacuated
to the middle school. The
administration and staff were
worried for our sake and
made sure everyone was safe.
Whatever the problem is the
administration solves it in an
effective way, and we should
all feel lucky knowing we have
such a dedicated staff.
We, The Bruin Staff,
encourage the next time you
pass one of the administrators
make sure to thank them for
all they do to keep us safe and
sound.
Is the two hour delay better than a normal snow day?
YES
NO
By Mathias zollinger
by brad virgin
I know at first thought a normal student
would instantly say no. How could a two
hour delay possibly be better than a snow
day? Obviously I would rather have the
whole day off than just two hours, but you
have to look at the other aspects of the
situation.
First, the chances of calling a two hour
delay are much higher than a snow day.
When the Superintendent looks outside and
the roads look pretty bad but not enough to
take the day off school, there is still a chance
he will call a two hour delay.
Second, we could receive time off school
and not have to worry about having too
many snow days that will force us to have
make up days at the end of the year.
Finally, it would be the easiest day of
school ever. We would have an extra two
hours of sleep, so we would not be tired.
Also, the classes would be shortened and the
day would go by fast. Overall, it would be
very relaxed.
What is the point of coming to school two
hours later than we normally do? We will
have thirty minute classes and in that time
nobody would even pay attention or want to
learn anything.
How about we just make it easier on
everyone? If it is bad enough to call off for a
two hour delay then it is bad enough to just
cancel school for the day. It saves everyone
the trouble of worrying if it is safe to go to
school or not. Also, think about all of those
kids whose parents are already gone by the
time that they are getting on the bus. So now
you expect elementary kids to stay at home
another two hours? That is a great idea...I
disagree. Do not stay in the grey area;
instead let us either have school or have the
day off. Especially this year when a day off
of school is a dream come true. It is okay
to take it easy on us and just give us a day
off of school when we may have been able
to go to school because by the time summer
comes around some students may be burned
out.
Letters to the editor......
If you have any comments
or concerns about the school
please submit a signed letter
to the editor. You can either
drop it off in room 17 or give it
to either Coach G, or a Bruin
staff member.
I think Career Day is a very fun
and effective way to learn about
what you are going to pursue in
the future. It offers many types
of engineering and technical
programs. I would have to say
that is one of the down sides
because they do not broaden the
horizon. It seems like engineering
and technology are the only
categories that they have and
they always somehow end up
being connected, but I still think
it is very useful. Also, I would
really like to learn about aircraft
landing. This was my first session
and I really enjoyed learning
about how planes work. It is
very interesting. The biological
sciences are interesting as well. I
am truly thinking about pursuing
that one day. I would like to go
into some marine biology; it
interests me a lot. Overall, I think
that this could severely effect the
minds of our class, and can truly
give a good representation of how
important it is to start planning
now for what career you are
interested in.
Logan Harvey, 10
The school spirit issue is
beginning to get out of hand.
Neither the students nor the
administrators can agree on
proper behavior. Students have
had their mistakes and rules
were enforced for them, but now,
students feel as if they cannot
participate in athletic events.
What is wrong with having a
theme? It gets everyone involved
in the event and lets students have
some fun. Students just need to
watch what they are chanting and
avoid humiliating other teams or
communities.
Kyle Karaffa, 11
I thought career day was
informative, but at the same time I
think it was a waste of time. A lot
of kids take Career Day as a joke
and just sign up for random things
such as the Cleveland Indians or
ball field worker. Some kids may
truly be interested in these things
but for the most part it is a joke.
I am not going to lie, but one of
the reasons I liked Career Day
was because we got out of class.
I think that the reason why kids
do not complain about Career
Day is because it is an excuse
for them to get out of classes and
have a little break. Some career
presentations may have been
more informative then others and
that is why kids enjoyed them. I
Bruin Staff
Editor-in-chief: Alexa Baier
Assistant Editor: Kaitlin Sherrill
Copy Editors: Matt Doyle, Hayley McQuate, Molly Priest
Marketing Manager: Matt Doyle
Front Page: Page Editor: Dayna Gallagher Reporters: Alyssa Keiper
Editorial: Page Editor: Brad Virgin Reporters: Mathias Zollinger
Entertainment: Page Editor: Kayla Lockwood Reporter: Jess Gahan
Speakout: Page Editor: Maggie Williams Reporter: Brooke Tittle
Opinion 1: Page Editor: Jon Chamier Reporter: Joe Trogdon
Opinion 2: Page Editor: Hannah Adams Reporters: Jenny Wise
Features: Page Editor: Danielle Trenta Reporter: Ally Malkowski
Health: Page Editior: Kenny Tollett Reporter: Nate Pound
News: Page Editor: Frank Bertuzzi Reporter: Matt Grey
Picture Pages: Editors: Josh Kipfer, Sabrina Parsons
Sports 1: Page Editor: Matt Doyle Reporter: Jon Kuss
Sports 2: Page Editor: Tyler Perry Reporter: Kara Long
Sports 3: Page Editor: Nick Tavanello Reporter: Tom Calhoun
Of The Month: Page Editor: Veronica Llwellyn Reporter: Clay Smalley
2011 Review: Hayley McQuate
Ads/Business Manager: Brad Virgin Assistant: Mathias Zollinger
Adviser: John Gramuglia
did enjoy the Education Career
because I have been thinking
about becoming a Speech and
Language Pathologist, and that is
what a lot of schools are in need
of. I learned that in order to do
anything in education it takes a
lot of work and time, and to be a
Superintendent you have to start
off as a teacher and work your
way up to the top. I do think a
more effective way of learning
about a career that you enjoy is
going in and seeing it first hand.
We always hear people talking
about jobs and what they do, but
we never get to see it.
McKenzie O’Brien, 11
January 12, during seventh
period, Mr. Parsons came onto the
announcements and told us that
the Gazette posted a story saying
how there was a “cocked and
loaded” BB gun in Wadsworth
High School. To be honest I feel
that it is pathetic that someone
started a rumor that the BB gun
was loaded. I am very interested
in finding out who brought it in
though.
Maranda Synder, 12
I think that it is bad that the
administration took away themes.
Themes are a fun way to get the
students involved. The parents
even enjoy our themes. It took the
fun of going to the games away.
People from Barberton tweet
about how they want to out do our
student section with themes and
chants. Looks like they are going
to win because we had themes
taken away.
Alicia O’Connor, 11
The speakers on career day did
a good job. They made the careers
seem very interesting, and now
I am considering joining these
careers when I get out of high
school.
Mike Marshall, 11
Editorial Policy
The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces
the April/May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the
community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student
body.
This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions
are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser.
The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We,
as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities
as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights
include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively
disruptive to the school process.
The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion,
color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything
appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express
their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every
month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express
their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. Because the
staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the
right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the
name will be withheld upon request.
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N ews
The Bruin
January 2012
Wet weather slows progress, school
still set to open in 2012
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A word from our
Construction moves
ahead on building
BY DAYNA GALLAGHER
Students and faculty have a
renewed sense of anticipation
for the new high school building
after seeing the developments
made in recent months.
The academic wings of the
school are nearly completed, with
painting, lighting and casework
expected to wrap up in April.
Wiring for new technologies
like smart boards and wireless
technology continues by the
contractors.
Roofs are being completed
over the Arts, Student Dining
and Athletics spaces. Duct work
has been installed, and these
spaces will be moving into the
finish stage of paint, terrazzo and
ceiling grid. The new gym floor
will be installed in the summer.
Construction
on
the
Community Center is at a range
of stages. While the Summa
Space and Fitness Center are still
in the early stages of construction,
the Center for Older Adults is
nearing dry-in stage.
Despite a wet spring and fall
impeding installation activities,
the school will be open for the
2012-2013 school year.
PHOTO BY JOSEPH MAGNACCA
The new gymnasium begins to take shape, with the floor to be installed this
summer.
2011 breaks
record for
costliest year
BY MATT GREY
With an unbelievable 355
natural disasters in just the
first half of the year alone,
2011 goes on the record
books as the costliest year in
history for natural disasters.
No
sooner
had
the
New Year started, then
Queensland, Australia was
virtually underwater from
rain-triggered
flooding
which caused $7.3 billion in
economic losses. Australia
was hit hard again a month
later when cyclone Yasi,
with 180 mph winds, ripped
through one of the country’s
coastal towns. Surprisingly,
no deaths were reported from
the cyclone, determined to
be the worst in a century.
Australia was not alone in
natural disasters.
Brazil’s mudslides and
flash flooding from excessive
rainfall killed nearly 800
people and left 14,000
homeless.
Meanwhile, New Zealand
had an earthquake with a
death toll of 185 and $21
billion in economic losses.
“Even though the cost of
these storms were high, at
least the number of deaths
were kind of low. Hopefully
this year won’t have as many
disasters,”
said
Meagan
Sontagg, 11.
The largest earthquake in
Japan’s history hit in March
and triggered a giant tsunami
on their east coast. These
events killed 15,500 people
and left behind $210 billion in
property damage to homes and
businesses, as well as ships
and railway lines, making it
the worst disaster of the year.
“The numbers are crazy
when you really think about
it,” said Jordan Bennett, 11.
Foreign countries were
not the only ones feeling the
effects of Mother Nature. In
April, the United States saw
its worst outbreak of tornadoes
in 50 years hit the Southeast.
These deadly storms caused
extensive damage and 280
deaths, spread out over five
states. The town of Joplin,
Missouri was demolished by
a single twister in May which
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Joe Paterno passes away
Former Penn State head football
coach Joe Paterno passed away
on Jan. 22 at the age of 85 from
complications due to lung cancer.
principal
Musicians Awarded
Congratulations to Mr. Hadgis, Mrs.
Hire and several of our instrumental
music students for their selection into
the Medina County Honors Band.
Gun found in school
A BB gun was discovered in a
classroom office at Wadsworth
High School on Jan. 5. The gun was
discharged, and so far Wadsworth
Police have been unable to identify a
lead or a suspect. It is also unknown
if this was a prank or a prop.
iPads set to replace books
Apple Inc. released their version of
a replacement for college level text
books on Thursday. Major textbook
companies plan on supplying books
to Apple’s store, but not all of them
are immediately available yet.
Winners announced
Congratualations to Mr. Kauffman, Mrs. Van
Dyke and five of our Web Site Design class
students for being named finalists in the Medina
County Auditors Seal Design Contest. The
students include Jack Pecnik, Noah Lisbon,
Joshua Schnick, Louie Messam and Matt Horner.
Disaster At Sea
The Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia ran
aground off the Tuscany coast of Isola del Giglio
after hitting a reef. At least 16 people have died
and 64 people were injured. Currently there are
16 people still missing. The captain has been
charged with manslaughter, failure to assist
passengers in need and abandoning his ship.
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
Costa Concordia shipwrecked off the coast of Tuscany.
killed 159 people.
“I feel global warming is
to blame for the increase of
powerful storms last year,”
said Corey Palitto, 11.
Lastly, wildfires across the
Southwest, especially Texas,
destroyed three million acres
and over 200 homes and
businesses resulting in over
$50 million in losses.
The tornadoes and severe
weather, along with the
flooding of the Mississippi
River, caused over $23.5
billion in losses for the US
in the first six months of this
year alone.
We have settled into the
second semester academically.
Interims are soon arriving
on Monday, Feb. 6. Please
maintain focus on why you
are here every day – to learn!
Planning ahead and staying
focused in each class will keep
you academically.
On Monday, Feb. 6, at 6:30
p.m. in the library, Mr. Moore,
Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Canterbury
and I will host a meeting
with parents and community
members to discuss some
modifications we are planning
to make in regards to student
recognition. This is mostly
centered on commencement
and the current manner in
which we recognize our top
academic students. We also
plan to meet with students
and send suggestions to our
Superintendent and Board
of Education members for
consideration.
Continuing
with
some
thoughts from former WHS
students who are now on our
staff at WHS, Mrs. Michelle
Rohrer is this month’s
guest and has offered some
reflections about being a
student in the current building,
which will be closed in May.
“I have so many amazing
memories of this high school
in the time I spent here as a
student, so it is very difficult
to narrow it down. As cliché
as it sounds, the images that
keep coming back to me
are of my science classes,
especially Mr. Burton and Mr.
Lange’s Biology class and
Mr. Schmeltzer’s Chemistry
class. I remember feeling a bit
overwhelmed but somewhat
at home in these classrooms
which, in hindsight, could
have been an indication I
would not be gone from this
place for long!
Although I will miss our
old building, where all of my
memories have taken place, I
know there are plenty of new
memories to be made in our
new high school. Nothing
will ever replace this building,
however, where I spent some
of the best years of both my
young and adult life.”
Thank you Mrs. Rohrer for
your recollection of the time
you spent at WHS. As I often
note Freshmen Orientation, in
a blink of an eye, the four years
will pass by quickly. Enjoy
every moment as a student and
make positive memories that
will last a lifetime.
We are . . . Wadsworth!
Mr. Parsons
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January 2012
Bucket
list for
end of
the world
O PINION 1
THE BRUIN
While many people are preparing themselves for an apocalypse, I will spend my final hours living the way God intended it: with purpose. Pictured are just a few of the
many points of my very own bucket list for the end of the world, such as giving a top student an “F,” figuring out a teacher’s name, and staying up past midnight.
as the Mayans predicted the end
of the world to the day: December
21, 2012. The knowledge of this
event is unnatural and inarguable.
Although there is no way to keep
this day from occurring, there are
plenty of ways to live it up during
our final days.
This thought led to the
composition of my very own
bucket list for the year 2012.
Although these will be difficult,
it should be the goal of every
student to complete a list of their
own by the 21 of December.
It should be understood,
however, that this list does not
contain “New Years Resolutions,”
such as “get ripped” or “get a
job.” No, these items should be
far from a resolution, which rarely
becomes accomplished. They
should be items that would make
one’s life worth all the turmoil.
So, without further ado, my
bucket list for the end of the
world:
___Get caught up in a southern
summer, barefoot, blue-jean
night.
___Lose ten pounds.
Prepare yourself
for an exciting
year before we, as
a civilization, all
kick the bucket
OPINION BY JON
Well, the year 2012 is upon us.
To get to this point in time we,
as a society, have had to endure
much over the past year: the
rapture, Jimmermania, and Fight
Week 2011 to name a few.
Unfortunately, I am afraid that
we will not be as lucky this time,
Top 5 college
destinations for seniors
1. University
of Akron
2. Ohio
University
3. Kent State
University
4. Bowling Green
State University
5. The Ohio
State University
___Gain ten pounds because it
would probably be unhealthy
being that skinny.
___Diversify my portfolio.
___Master the art of Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu.
___Get money.
___Write a sequel to the Harry
Potter novels.
___Capture a ‘Squatch.
___Slap the bass with Jason
Segel.
___Stay up past midnight.
___Give Dan Davis, 12, and
Andy Auffenberg, 12, an “F” so
Nathan Winkler, 12, becomes
Valedictorian.
___Conquer my unnatural fear of
moderate heights.
___Finally find where Mr.
Lunch’s room is.
___Get retweeted by Quaker
Chewy Bars and Ohio State’s
Evan Ravenel.
___Challenge Ray Lewis to a
fight.
___Run away from Ray Lewis.
___Watch a “Dale and Tucker Vs.
Evil” 24-hour marathon.
___Spend an afternoon with
Taylor Swift.
___Take an apprentice; teach him
the dark ways of the Sith.
___Watch a marathon.
___Write an undercover story
about high school wrestling for a
local newspaper.
___Spend a weekend in Wine
Country.
___Star in an episode of “George
Lopez.”
___Passionately kiss in the rain.
___Watch Jack Snowball, 12,
break the single-season rushing
record.
___Literally kill two birds with
one stone.
___Get accepted to the prestigious
Akron University.
___Publish my collection of love
poems.
___Upgrade my wardrobe.
___Watch the entire series of
“Lost” backwards.
___Go big game hunting in
Zanesville.
___Sell my soccer memorabilia
for tattoos.
___Win the Nobel Peace Prize for
doing absolutely nothing.
___Solve the issues of time travel.
___Open with Dirty Mike and the
Boys for Hootie and the Blowfish.
___Buy Great Oaks Cinema.
___Have a scientific unit named
after me: the chamier.
___Figure out what the mural in
the back of Mr. Shepherd’s room
is.
___Survive at least five minutes
of any of the Twilight movies.
___Survive at least one minute of
any of Justin Bieber’s songs.
___Finally memorize my locker
combination.
___Witness the knighting of the
Browns’ Buster Skrine.
___Enter into the catacombs
underneath the school.
___Finish
my
intramural
basketball career with two
championships.
___Get a sketch of my face up on
the wall next to Jim Reynolds.
___Figure out what Hutch’s
actual name is now.
___Give up and just call her Mrs.
McTinidowellson.
___Announce
my
college
decision on national television.
___Fly.
___Compose a scrapbook of all
my 2012 Bucket List adventures.
Stay busy in the new year
with many fun hobbies
OPINION BY JOE TROGDON
Winter is a tough time for many
to stay busy. Everybody feels
trapped inside with nothing to
do. In reality, there is much to do.
Use these tips to stay busy until
the sunshine comes out again in
the spring.
Going outside in the snow is
a perennial favorite for students.
Sledding is always fun with all
of the city’s big hills packed on
snowy days. Leatherman hill
is always the biggest, which
provides the most thrill and most
speed.
“Leatherman is the best place
to sled in the winter,” said Briana
Mason, 11.
It can be guaranteed that if
there is a snow day, sledding hills
will be packed with adrenaline
junkies. Some will bring sleds,
and others will have snowboards,
but either way, a good time is
bound to happen.
You never get too old to have a
snowball fight or build snowmen
either. Huge snowball battles are
still popular with students who
have nothing else to do on cold
days.
The problem many people
have with winter is that it is hard
to enjoy the great outdoors. The
chilly weather does not stop
many avid hunters, though. Early
months of winter are prime deer
season. Get a shotgun and tags
and make an attempt to get a big
buck.
If being outside in the cold is
not your thing, there are plenty
of other options. With Modern
Warfare 3 newly released, do not
be afraid to stay inside and play
some Call of Duty. Other Xbox
and PlayStation games that are
popular in winter include Madden
2012 and Battlefield 3.
Students can also stay inside
and watch a wonderful array of
sports teams compete and win.
From basketball to gymnastics to
swimming, the events are always
competitive and a good time.
Many students use the snow
to test their four wheel drive
vehicles off road. Deep snow and
mud offer a way to stay active
while having fun.
“My F-150 has no problem with
snow and is not capable of getting
stuck,” said Mitch Gordon, 12.
Ice skating is one of the most
entertaining activities this time
of the year. Lock 3 in Akron is a
popular spot to ice skate. For only
three dollars for skating and skate
rental, many students should
make the short drive to Akron if
he or she gets the chance.
It is also a great time for
entrepreneurship. Owning a snow
plow can be very profitable for
students who want to make some
money. Even a regular shovel
could be used to start a business.
A little hard work could pay off in
the summer. Start a business and
save money to stay busy and be
productive at the same time.
The winter this year is not the
same as others before, however.
An unprecedented two-hourdelay is in effect, making the
chance of snow days unlikely.
The delay is preferred so that
there are no make-up days in the
summer, and the building of the
new school can stay on track for
underclassmen to move in next
year.
With little daylight and bitter
cold, winter can seem to drag on
for years. However, it will not
seem as long if you learn to enjoy
the season until warmer weather
comes around. There are brighter
days in the future for people
who can withstand the next
few months. Seniors can even
consider moving out of Ohio for
college to warmer southern states.
Opinion 2
January 2012
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The cure for what ails us: school spirit redefined
OPINION BY HANNAH
Here at Wadsworth High
School we pride ourselves on our
Excellent with Distinction ratings
on the state report card, our gifted
athletes, our strong community
bond, and our talented students.
These are certainly all admirable
things to be proud of, but for the
past several years I have always
heard much of the same muttered
in the hallways: “we do not
have any spirit.” How is it that
such a talented and successful
school could suffer from a
lack of spirit? I do believe the
answer lies within our unity and
mutual respect for one another.
There is plenty of talk about
how great Wadsworth students
are, and in many ways this
is true; however, at the same
time, there is a lot of room for
improvement. Here are my top
five ways to achieve the spirited
atmosphere that we crave.
1. Do not blame the
problem on others Admitting
and accepting a flaw or issue is the
first step to finding a solution. As
easy as it may be to accuse others
of not doing their part, that simply
is not the way to go. Good school
spirit is contagious. Therefore, if
individuals are promoting positive
spirit and being encouraging
towards their peers while having
a good time, the infectiousness
will continue to catch on.
2.Respect
This is
a two way street. Time and
time again I see a lack of it
demonstrated towards our band
and our cheerleaders. I live
with a varsity cheerleader and I
have witnessed firsthand what
any member of the ‘real spirit
committee’ goes through. They
have practice seasons that last
as long as any other sport if not
longer.
Each cheerleader is
assigned to several football or
basketball players. These guys
are their ‘spirit buddies.’ As
fortunate spirit recipients, these
young men receive everything
from bags filled with cookies
to spray painted banners
that feature their last names.
“We are there to help support
our team by making them cards
and to pump up the crowd.”
Said Brianna O’Conner, 11.
Take a wild guess at how
many of the football or basketball
players actually thank the
cheerleaders for their dedication
and support.
Unsurprisingly,
very few ever show any gratitude.
“I believe that we are
[underappreciated]. I also think
that cheerleaders should have
more responsibility with school
spirit and making the school setting
better.” said Baylee Conrad, 10.
Let us be fair here, these girls
support and cheer the team on even
when the scoreboard is telling us
that there is no hope and half the
student section is walking out.
They deserve a little bit of respect.
The same is true for the band.
Does anyone else miss the band
at basketball games every Friday
night? I certainly do. The bad
news is that we take advantage of
them. They spend months in the
hot summer weather preparing
for marching season.
They
create the atmosphere at games
and assemblies. What would
we be without the fight song
to pump us up? Not even the
student section’s rowdy chants
can instill in the crowd with the
energy and enthusiasm that the
band can. Unfortunately, we
do not do a whole lot to thank
them either. Instead, they are
labeled as ‘band geeks’ and are
disregarded for all of their hard
work to bring spirit to our school.
3.
Step up to the challenge
Students as a whole are very
involved in their own little worlds.
It seems that all too often, they
do not care at all about the well
being of the spirit of our student
body. The biggest reason behind
this is fear, the fear of being made
fun of or looking ridiculous. As
Dr. Seuss once said, “Why fit
in when you were born to stand
out?” Too many people suffer
from the same illness, lack of
ability to step up to a challenge
without fear of striking out and
looking foolish.
Leadership
is a powerful and infinitely
valuable skill, embrace it.
4.Unify High school
always has and always will be a
clique society. The problem lies
in the fact that we cannot seem
to set our differences aside and
work toward a common goal.
Individuals may believe that they
have nothing in common with the
group of students at the next lunch
table over. They would be wrong.
We all go through high school
together. We all have very similar
goals, such as: graduate, attend
college, get that cute boy to ask
me to prom and even pass difficult
classes. We ought to be able to
band together as students of WHS
to address, once and for all the
issue of school spirit. Set minute
differences aside and embrace
who we are as a collective body.
5.Participate I may not
be an athlete, but I know the
significance that moral support
can have on an individual. Go to
games! Cheer on our hardworking
and dedicated athletes. Do not
stop at athletic events though,
attend choir and band concerts,
drama productions and show
up at pep rallies ready to do the
grizzly rumble. Spirit week is
coming up soon. Dig out some
ridiculous outfits and boogie
like a pro on stop and dance
day. These events are intended
to be fun, but they will end up
flopping if we as students do not
embrace them. One of the coolest
memories many students have of
high school was when the student
section had a dance off with
Revere during last year’s stop and
dance basketball game. The event
would not have been memorable
Our dedicated cheerleaders are sadly, underappreciated.
if we had not gotten involved
and had a good time doing it.
Our high schools’ days are
literally
numbered.
Student
council and the administration
want to make the senior night
of the boy’s basketball game a
tribute to the memories we have
all made in the West Gym. Come
PHOTO BY HANNAH ADAMS
out February third and be a part of
the last chapter of WHS’s history.
Let’s make these last few months
some of the most memorable
ones to ever be experienced in
this building. Everyone has the
chance to make an impact. So
get up, get loud, stay positive and
remember that we are Wadsworth!
Moral minority speaks
OPINION BY JENNY
Students spend their Friday
nights doing numerous things.
Lately it seems that “partying”
has become a trending activity.
Students are drinking and
using other recreational drugs
more as the image becomes
appealing in their social
scenes. Why has this becomes
such a “cool” thing to do?
One person’s actions can
have great impact on their
social group. It only takes one
person to start drinking and
having a “good” time to make
the rest of his or her group
think it is a good idea.
Seemingly, over half
the student body is
drinking on the
weekends
and living
a double
life.
“ I t
is
very
hard for me
to hang out with
some of my friends
anymore; they choose
to drink even though they
know I do not really want to
do that stuff,” says a junior
who shall remain anonymous.
One can tell themselves
all they want that “It was just
the one time”, “I didn’t get in
trouble”, “It was all in good
fun,” but at the end of the day
they are the ones who not only
have to live with their actions
, but also the impact that
their actions have on others.
A person’s character should
be measured when he or she
is at their weakest. School
organizations are asking all of
the wrong questions. Sure, it is
important to know someone’s
achievements and all of their
admirable qualities, but is it
not equally important that they
ask about the bad? Several
students who are members of
organizations such as Huddle,
NHS, and student council attend
their fair share of parties. These
students walk the halls knowing
that they are supposed to be
setting an example for the rest
of their classmates and even
the younger students in the
district, yet they carry with
them the memories of
last
Friday
n i g h t
when
they
were
intoxicated
or
high.
“It is not fair
that most of its hard
working applicants
are denied acceptance,
while others who do not
work nearly as hard just make
themselves look good on paper
and get in,” says Ben Hanna, 11.
Right now partying has a
sugar coated image for many.
Is it really going to take a drunk
driving accident? Does someone
have to die for the student body
to understand that this issue
should be more taken seriously?
Morals are not something that
can just be tossed aside at one’s
may. They are meant to be taken
seriously no matter the time or the
place. One should take caution
when deciding who his or her
friends are. How does he or she
want to be remembered? Better
yet, who does he or she want to
see when they look in the mirror?
Is one drink a big deal? This
is a question that many ask
themselves when under the
pressure of a “friend” to drink.
Maybe in the grand scheme of
things
drinking one
night
with friends
i s
not a big
deal,
b u t
who is
to say that
one night will
not turn into
a habit? What
happens when this
becomes a way of life?
Statistics have been
tossed around as early
as elementary school, but
it can be hard to realize
“I could end up being
just
another
statistic.”
According to The New York
Times nearly 11,000 deaths related
to alcohol-imparied driving still
occur each year in the United States.
In addition, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
adds that at all levels of blood
alcohol concentration, the risk
of involvement in a motor
vehicle crash is greater for
teens than for older drivers.
It comes down to the
misconception that the only way
fun can be had is if one is drinking
or using other drugs. With the
right friends, fun can be had in any
situation without the consumption
of alcohol or the use of drugs.
Take the challenge! Enjoy
this time left of just being a
kid, and more importantly
being yourself! Steer clear
of the parties that you wont
remember and find the friends
that you will not forget.
Be the person who you are
proud to see in the mirror.
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HALLO AUS DEUTSCHLAND Student teachers
Hello from Germany
BY ALEX MUHLBACH
What is the first thing you see
when you open up your eyes in
the morning? When my alarm
clock goes off, the first thing I
see is a picture, telling a story
from the past. The picture was
taken in 2010, and it shows
me and my friends holding up
an American flag after a track
race, the old Wadsworth track
stadium in the background.
I was a German foreign
exchange student at Wadsworth
High School during the 20092010 school year. In other
words, that was when LeBron
James was still part of the
Cavaliers, when the Seniors
were only Sophomores and
when some of you just started
Middle School. By the time
you read this article I will have
already been out of the United
States for more than 19 months;
my time in Wadsworth has
long since passed. What does
an exchange student do after
leaving the foreign country he
has visited? The answer to that
is: He goes home.
Coming home from the
U.S after ten months can be
compared to suddenly waking
up from the nicest dream you
have ever had. First you’re
upset for not sleeping longer,
then you are confused about
what day and time it is and at
some certain point you finally
get up. I was really mad and sad
for not being able to return to
the U.S right away. In addition,
I was confused by how strange
Germany suddenly felt. I didn’t
understand the German language
anymore because I had forgotten
most of the words, and I wondered
if Germans had ever been as polite
and friendly as Americans. It took
me a while to recover from all the
mixed feelings, but after some
weeks I really got up, and then I
realized that a lot had changed.
The first change was caused by
separation. A year in another
country means a year separation
from friends and family. In my
opinion, it is not easy to stay in
contact with all your friends over
the year and it is not really easy to
tell your family about everything
you have done in the U.S while
being there.
As weird as it may sound, the year
of separation has strengthened
the bond between my family
and I. This is because we learned
how to miss each other. Also, the
friendships with my friends have
strengthened. When I returned,
they welcomed me back like I have
never been gone. They listened for
hours to the stories I told them
about the U.S. while they caught
me up on things I had missed in
Germany. What is able to destroy
a friendship which outlasts 10
months of separation?
Also, change was caused by what
America had taught me. Having
to do a lot of homework, studying
for tests and always practicing
after school, Wadsworth had
taught me to organize my time
more wisely. I learned to be a little
bit more efficient and to have the
self-discipline to do everything
I had to get done so I would get
enough sleep before having swim
practice at 5:30 in the morning.
Such experiences have helped me
to become a much better student.
In addition, the sports in which I
participated (soccer, swimming,
track) taught me never to give up
on myself, never to let down the
team but always to give my best.
I continue to run in Germany.
Whenever I get tired of it or want
to quit my practices, I recall what
I learned in the U.S. With that
spirit, I placed twice at states last
year in a 5 and 10 kilometer race –
something I had never imagined
I could do before my exchange
student year.
So maybe we should add a part
to the answer of what an exchange
student does after his stay abroad:
He goes home and changes his
life.
I have five more months of high
school left. I don’t know exactly
what I will be doing after school
yet, but whether it will be being a
pilot or studying journalism at a
college, I know that I am ready for
it because my year in Wadsworth
and the time after showed me
that I am ready to take on every
challenge.
Students declare most common
resolutions for hopeful new year
BY DANIELLE TRENTA
healthier, but they want to stay
in shape. Exercising is the next
most common resolution that
goes along with cutting out junk
food. Instead of sitting around
watching TV, they want to get
in shape by taking a run around
the indoor track, or going to the
weight room. Students want to
have an overall healthier year
than 2011.
know yet,” said Rebekah Keller,
10.
Get a job. Many students are
Now that 2011 is in the past,
planning to make some money
students are thinking of ways to
in the new year by getting a job.
better themselves for the new
Job hunts have been going on for
future of 2012. A new year means
a while, and a popular resolution
new resolutions, and some of
is to actually get one.
these are more common among
Spend less money. Going
some students than others.
along with getting a job, students
Get better grades. The most
also want to spend less money.
common resolution for students
“My new years
in this new year is to
“My new years resolution is to resolution is to only
get better grades in
school.
make friends with people who do go to the mall once
a month,” says Nicki
“I would like
not like me and people I do not McNeil, 12.
to become more
They want to be more
competitive with my
know yet.”
conservative by saving
academic skills,” said
-Rebekah Keller, 10
up for the things that
Barry Fernholz, 10.
Spend more time with family they actually really want instead
Many seniors made the
resolution of passing their and friends. Another popular of blowing money and on things
last class, such as American resolution for 2012 is to spend that they do not really need.
Enjoy life. The last most
Government, so they are able more time with family and
to graduate. Even though they friends. Some students say that common new years resolution
are eager for summer, students they promise not to fight with for 2012 is simply to just enjoy
promise to improve their grades their parents or siblings as much life more. Students want to stop
for the remainder of the school in the new year and spend more being so stressed out, just relax
quality time with them.
and take the time to really enjoy
year.
To be a better person and the new year.
Eat less junk food. The next
By getting good grades, staying
most common resolution for respect others. The new year can
students is to eat less junk food. In bring changes for everyone in a healthy and fit, spending less,and
the new year, some students want very positive way. Being more getting a job will make the
to start eating healthier, and cut respectful to others and an overall students’ year fly by. Enjoying
out some of the useless junk food better person is the next most life focusing on academics and
in their diet. This also includes common resolution that students sports, and spending more
time with loved ones are the
eating fruits and vegetables or any have made for 2012.
“My new years resolution is to most common resolutions that
other healthy substitute.
Get in shape. Not only do make friends with people that do will make each student a better
students want to start eating not like me and people I do not person in 2012.
strive for success
BY ALLY MALKOWSKI
The beginning of a year introduces new faces to many students at
the school. Six new student teachers have arrived and are on their way
to begin their teaching career. They have high hopes to succeed in the
time they are here.
Ms. Laura Magni, a student teacher from the University of Akron,
is assigned to Mr. Schmeltzer Jr.’s math classes. When she originally
started school, she wanted to be an astro-physicist. Before going into
math, she had previously gone into English and engineering.
Magni has always liked math, so when she began taking math courses
in college, she realized she wanted to be a math teacher.
“I feel like I finally found my niche in teaching,” she said of landing
in math education.
In her time being here, she hopes to gain real life teaching skills from
the experience. From her first few weeks, she already feels like she has
learned more practical teaching skills than any college class can offer.
Along with what she hopes to get out of her experience, she also hopes
the students take some things away from her as well.
“I hope they realize how lucky they are to live in a great community
with an excellent school district and truly value the education they are
receiving,” she said.
Mr. Warrick, also a student teacher from the University of Akron, has
been assigned to Mr. Madigan’s social studies classes. He hopes to take
much away from his experience as well.
“I hope to get the experience to grow as a professional and set up a
great network of resources and connections,” said Warrick.
Choosing history was not a hard decision for Warrick. His passion
for teaching was developed through high school and college by being so
involved with the subject. He said it is always good to go back and see
where we came from and how far we have come since then.
Ms. Greene, the student teacher for Mrs. Elliot’s special education
class, has always enjoyed working with students but actually received
her undergraduate degree in Journalism and English. After that, she
decided to go back to get her Master’s in Education.
“I chose Special Ed. because of the years (around 8 or 9), I spent time
working and volunteering at Akron Rotary Camp. I loved every minute
of it,” Greene said.
She hopes the students can leave the class she taught with a more
positive feeling about their education and hopefully a more confident
attitude regarding their own abilities and future possibilities.
Ms. DeBruin, who is Mrs. Parson’s math student teacher for the
semester, has always enjoyed math and feels it is important in almost
every career field. She went through phases growing up on what she
wanted to pursue her career in and considered going into engineering.
Not even three-quarters of the way through her freshman year at
Akron, she knew engineering was not for her.
She hopes to get just as much out of teaching here as any of the other
teachers. She has already learned so much from the short time she has
been here and is trying to soak it all in and take each day as a learning
experience.
“It is my hope that the students will learn as much from me as I know
I am going to learn from them,” DeBruin said.
The next four and a half months could be life changing for these
student teachers. They have high hopes and are sure to excel in their
time being here.
PICTURE BY ALLY MALKOWSKI
Ms. Magni teaches Mr. Schmeltzer’s Jr.math students about algebraic expressions.
ENTERTAINMENT
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January 2012
9
There is an App for that
BY JESSICA GAHAN
There are over half a million
applications in the App Store.
They cover a wide range of
genres from education to fun and
games.
Apple used to be known as
the technology of the future, but
this year, iPhones and iPads are
the present technology. Apple is
known for their “there’s an App
for that” motto.
Apple’s application store really
upped the variety of apps. The
top Apps range from games to
business to organization skills.
Number one topping the free
charts is Temple Run. In this
game, the hero, who has his
hands on the treasure, now has to
run through a series of traps and
mazes trying to get out alive.
“It’s addicting, I play every
chance I can get,” said Ben
Thomas, 11.
Close behind with Temple Run
are the With Friends apps. Words
with Friends and Hanging with
Friends are very popular. These
“It is addicting and I feel like a
boss when I win because I do not
cheat,” said Lina Sottile,11.
Not as popular, Hanging With
Friends gives the perks of playing
hangman with friends but it gives
a puzzle to figure out.
Next up is Hey Tell, an App that
continues to rise on the charts and
on students iProducts.
Hey Tell is like a
modern day walkie
talkie. Sending voice
messages is easy and
can be done with just
the click of a button.
Pandora is a very
popular App among many adults
and young adults.
“Pandora is my favorite. I can
listen to music that I like for
“It is addicting and I feel
like a boss when I win
because I do not cheat.”
-Lina Sottile, 11
games keep minds quick and
sharp. Words with Friends builds
vocabulary while allowing you to
socialize with friends.
Movies to hit theaters, 2012
BY KAYLA LOCKWOOD
Movies for all ages and of all
genres are making their way to
the big screen in the upcoming
year, and excitement is in the air.
Twilight lovers and thrill junkies
alike are looking forward to
heading out to the theaters.
One movie getting a lot of hype
from teenage girls is The Vow.
After a bad car accident, the wife
of a newlywed couple suffers
from horrible memory loss. The
movie stars her husband fighting
to win her heart once again. This
new production is coming to
theaters Feb. 10.
“It’s going to be the chick flick
of the year!” said Lexie Shirley,
11.
Another big movie, The
Hunger Games, to be released
on March 23, is a movie based
on the first of a three book series.
Students are already planning on
attending the midnight premier.
“I’m super excited! Let the
games begin!” said Alyssa
Horton, 12.
One of many classic movies
coming back to theaters in 3D
is The Titanic. In honor of the
100th anniversary of the Titanic
sinking, they are putting the
original film into 3D.
For all of the Nicholas Sparks
fans, The Lucky One will be
released on April 20th. To any
who enjoyed movies like The
Notebook, Dear John, or The
Last Song, this movie will be very
similar because it was written by
the same author but has a new,
exciting plot.
The next movie, The Avengers,
includes all of the favorite
superheroes in one. A group
of superheroes including Thor,
Captain America, Iron Man,
and The Incredible Hulk come
together to form The Avengers.
Their job is to protect the world
from “the Loki” and his army.
A big movie for all of the kids
at heart is Ice Age: Continental
Drift. With the movie coming
out on July 13, kids all over the
nation will flock to the theatres to
watch their favorite animals come
to life.
Following one of the biggest
movies of all time is The Dark
Knight Rises. On July 20th,
this movie is predicted to break
records just as the last Batman
movie did.
Another movie that is coming
back in 3D is Finding Nemo. It
is to come out on September 14.
One of the scary movies to be
released this year is Paranormal
Activity 4. Continuing the story
from the first three movies,
Paranormal Activity 4 will be
released on Oct. 19, just in time
for Halloween.
The next movie is predicted to
break all records set this year, is
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn
Part II. This movie will be the last
of the Twilight Saga.
“I am literally counting down
the days already!” said Sami
Baughman, 11.
A well known novel and
musical coming out to the theatres
is Les Miserables. This story is
based on the French Revolution
and is widely considered to be
one of the greatests novels of the
19th century.
Last, to be released on
Christmas day, is The Great
Gatsby. Originally a book by F.
Scott Fitzgerald, this novel takes
place in America’s history in
the 1920’s. James Topham calls
it “an American classic and a
wonderfully evocative work.”
Overall, 2012 will be a year
of movies. From classic novels
to completely new superheroes,
there will be a new movie to see
just about every weekend.
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams star as a newly wed couple in The Vow. Josh Hutcherson will be playing Peeta in the
new Hunger Games.
free,” said Mr. Mike Recupero,
science teacher.
Pandora has a variety of
songs, artists and genres.
Tiny Tower has just recently
been climbing up the charts.
It makes building exciting
while letting you manage the
businesses and citizens that
inhabit it.
Pinterest is a good App to
have just for random browsing.
Apple describes Pinterest as
“a virtual pinboard.” It allows
easy organization of all the
interesting things found on the
internet. It has a range of genres
to choose from.
The ACT app is not on the top
charts for Apple, but it is a good
choice to practice and prepare for
the real test.
“The App helped me get a
better ACT score,” said Leah
Cusick,11.
These Apps, and many more,
can be found in the application
store for free. They can be a
good, entertaining addition to any
Apple device.
Twitter’s favorite
#tweeters of 2011
America’s top celebrity tweeters revealed
OPINION BY CAROLINE LEWIS
From everyone’s favorite meat
wearing pop star to the President
of the United States, apparently
everyone has a twitter these
days. With followers in the ten
millions, how can they all keep
up? #IHaveNoClue!
Lady Gaga is topping the
charts at the end of 2011 with
17,876,980 followers! She has
had her account for roughly four
years, so if she gains at a constant
rate, she will be at 18 million by
2013!
In an extremely close
second is Justin
Bieber,
with
16,288,284
followers. Keep
in mind his
main fan base
is teenage girls,
so his stats
are
boosted
by
American
youth’s
love
of
technology.
#OneLessLonelyGirl
Katy Perry, with 13,723,284
is about three million followers
behind Justin.
“People want to follow
Katy Perry because she is an
inspirational artist, and when
you love an artist you want to
be updated on what she is doing
and what she is feeling,” said Alli
Nielsen, 12.
Shakira’s hips don’t lie and
neither does her huge success.
With 12,463,952 followers, her
fan base is huge! Even though
she isn’t as popular in America
anymore; she has millions of fans
in other countries.
Kim Kardashian is loved
by many. Her fan base is
extremely large, anging from
teens to women and men. With
12,456,244 followers she is the
fifth most followed celebrity!
Brittney Spears is extremely
close to Kim with 12,302,999
followers, roughly 100,000 off!
#MakingAComeback!
And of course in this social
network world, where everyone
needs to have a Facebook or
Twitter, the President needs to
have one. Barack Obama has
11,761,713 followers on Twitter.#
HeShouldBeGettingOurTroopsO
utOfCombatNotTweeting!
Rihanna is the eighth
most
followed
person on Twitter
with 11,670,594
followers. Many
people
love
Rihanna because
of her fun and
flirty music!
Taylor Swift is
in ninth place with
10,320,518 followers.
Whether it is all of her
fans or the fashionistas who
love her style and stalk her
Twitpics for the latest fashion,
Taylor is a well loved girl next
door.
Selena Gomez is the tenth
most followed person on Twitter
with 9,546,144 followers. She is
the most loved Disney TV Show
star thus far. Now dating Justin
Bieber, her fan base has grown
since they started dating. All of
Justins crazy fans stalk her and
Justin’s relationship. #Justin’sGo
ingToMakeHerEvenBigger!
Most people love their
celebrities, and now it is easier to
follow where they are.
10
January 2012
THE BRUIN
P icture
After a steal from Tyler, 12, the boys team heads to the other end for a lay up in a 58-43 win.
The girls basketball team sets up to press Green in their 54- 42 win.
Upcoming Sports Events
1. Girls Basketball Senior Night, February 1
2. Bowling Conference Tournament, February 4-5
3. Boys Basketball Senior Night, February 3
4. Wrestling Suburban Leauge Tournament, February 11
5. Last Basketball Game in West Gym, February 24
Cody, 12, sweeps the leg of a Highland wrestler at a league match at Cloverleaf. 64-3
Rachel, 11, brings the ball up the floor
under pressure during a 48-47 loss to
Twinsburg.
Winter Sports
photo courtesy of Brittany cleckner
The girl’s gymnastics team celebrates the many years of effort during their senior night.
Andy, 12 and Matt, 11, pose for a picture in between frames.
Mike, 12, fills in the line ups
for the swimmers’ senior
night.
all Photos by Mr. Teringo
P age
January 2012
THE BRUIN
11
photo by sabrina parsons
Two teams battle out during an important game both hoping that they end up becoming the winner.
photo by Carly Sandridge
Intramurals
After losing by one, Shark Bait does not let it bring their spirit down.
photo by sabrina parsons
Left to right: Tom, 12, Bradley, 12, Nick, 12, and Drew, 12, apart of the team the Ballaholics, pose for a picture after winning
against the undefeated team Space Jam.
photo by sabrina parsons
Freshman team, AFBT pose for a picture before starting there game. They hope to
win yet another game.
Intramurals Saturday Showdown
BY SABRINA PARSONS
photo by sabrina parsons
Team Swag runs down the court getting ready for an intense play hoping to make yet another basket.
The Red league consists of
sixteen teams that include only
juniors and seniors. The White
league has ten teams with the
freshman and sophomores. The
undefeated teams in the league so
far are X-Ballhers, Merle and the
Boys, and Bomb Squad.
“Prediction for the White
photo by sabrina parsons
After another win the X-Ballhers, the undefeated team, poses for a picture.
league is the team CFBF will win
the championship,” said Javon
Johnson, 10. They are undefeated
and are going strong in the league.
Bringing their ‘A’ game to the
court every Saturday morning.
“Friday night I have to go to
bed early. Saturday morning I eat
a healthy breakfast, and come at
eight, it is game time,” said Chris
Joyce, 11.
photo by sabrina parsons
Carly, 11, and Shawn, 12, prepare to battle for a jump ball.
12
January 2012
THE BRUIN
Sports 1
Intramural All-Bruin Team announced
Beal, Harp lead list of basketball stars who take home honors
Boys
Girls
By Matthew Doyle
and Jon Kuss
Cody, 12
Position: Point Guard
Team: Swag
Strengths: Lamielle is fast. Really fast.
He makes fast people look not fast. That
fast.
NBA Comparison: Derrick Rose
Teammate’s update: “I think I should be
first team, but whatever, Cody is pretty
good.”
- Scott Bales, 12
Second Team: Daniel Rospert, 12,
Perpetual Motion Squad
Leah, 10
Position: Point Guard
Team: Annihi-ladies
Strengths: Runkle scores baskets like
she scores goals. No one in the entire
league can keep up with her speed. Note:
Lamielle is in Senior-Junior league.
NBA Comparison: Stephen Curry
Teammate’s update: “I really wish my
boyfriend was on the All-Bruin team, but I
guess my best friend on it is cool, too.”
- Sarah Berger, 10
Second Team: Kelly Witschey, 12, Senior
Citizens
Jesse, 12
Position: Shooting Guard
Team: Buster’s Cluster
Strengths: Beal is the best all around
player in the league. He can shoot, drive,
dribble, rebound, pass, and has great
basketball intangibles. He also has great
hair. He plans on continuing his intramural
basketball career at Cornell or Stanford.
NBA Comparison: Dwyane Wade
Teammate’s update: “Jesse is the butter
to our biscuit of success.”
- Nathan Winkler, 12
Second Team: Owen McDevitt, 10,
Office Supplies
Jordan, 11
Position: Shooting Guard
Team: X-Ballhers
Strengths: Basketball runs in her blood.
Woods, like her sister, can shoot from
anywhere on the court and rarely misses.
Her teammates look for her late in the
game to hit the game winning shot.
NBA Comparison: Ray Allen
Teammate’s update: “She is really good.
She shoots all of our three pointers.”
-Kassie Recupero, 11
Second Team: Ashley May, 12, Kiss My
Pass
Spencer, 10
Position: Small Forward
Team: CFBF
Strengths: Shelton is unselfish but has
the ability to take over the game at any
moment. Like Beal, he is a very wellrounded basketball player. He also has
amazing hair.
NBA Comparison: Kevin Durant’s skill
and Ben Wallace’s hair
Teammate’s update: “He is a good
basketball player, but his afro is what sets
him apart.”
- Nicholas Winkler, 10
Second Team: Nate Jones, 11, Merle and
his Boys
Danielle, 12
Position: Small Forward
Team: Senior Citizens
Strengths: “D.B.” can drive and shoot,
which makes her tough to guard. With
the “no guard in the lane” rule for girls,
Braman dominates in the paint.
NBA Comparison: Carmelo Anthony
Teammate’s update: “D.B. has the eye
of the tiger for every game. She pushes
anyone down who gets in her way.”
- Alyssa Erme, 12
Second Team: Carly Sandridge, 11, Shark
Bait OOH AH AH
Connor, 11
Position: Power Forward
Team: Space Jam
Strengths: VanFleet is a rebounding
machine. He has an outstanding leaping
ability and size which allows him to crash
the boards with ease.
NBA Comparison: Kevin Garnett
Teammate’s update: “Connor is not only
physically imposing, but it is his finesse
that kills you.”
- David Fergusson, 11
Second Team: Drew Starr, 12, Da Goon
Squad
Molly, 12
Position: Power Forward
Team: E-Lemonators
Strengths: Harp’s ability to power
through defenders gives her team the
advantage in the post on offense and
defense.
NBA Comparison: Glen Davis
Teammate’s update: “Molly is really
good at e-lemonating opponents down
low.”
-Sydney Tenyak, 12
Second Team: Allison Flanigan, 12, Fruit
Hoops
Ryan, 12
Position: Center
Team: Vicious and Delicious
Strengths: Earle’s best quality about his
game is finishing when he drives to the
basket. His height allows him to tower
over defenders.
NBA Comparison: Dirk Nowitzki
Teammate’s update: “If it was not for
Ryan, we would be 0-3. We needed him
for that one win.”
- Chris Lewis, 12
Second Team: Alex Kuykendall, 11, The
Bomb Squad
Rachel, 12
Position: Center
Team: E-Lemonators
Strengths: Jones is vicious. Her raw
athleticism and leaping ability frighten
opponents when they enter the West Gym
early in the morning.
NBA Comparison: Dwight Howard
Teammate’s update: “The combination
of Harp’s power and Jones’ height gives
us an advantage down low that is difficult
to stop.”
- Katie Youngson, 12
Second Team: Ellie Surratt, 10,
Annihi-ladies
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January 2012
THE BRUIN
13
G y m nasti cs l o ok s to b uild off e a r l y s uc c e s s
BY TYLER PERRY
When it comes to winter
sports, the community tends
to think about the dominating
wrestling program, the yearly
competing girls basketball team,
and the quality upcoming boys
basketball program.
Sometimes they fail to notice
other programs like the swim
team, the bowling team and the
gymnastic team.
The gymnastics team has been
making a splash in their season
this year.
This year, it seems like the
gymnastics team has grown
closer then ever under the
leadership of their three
captains: Cecelia Kane, 12,
Sarah Phillips, 12, and Brittany
Cleckner, 12.
“We took charge of the team.
We did not have a coach until a
week before the first practice.
Brittany, Sarah, and I got the
team together to work out and
condition for the first three
months,” said Kane.
When the varsity team of 15
girls finally got their coach,
Rachel Frisby, it did not take
Intangibles lead
to championships
SPORTS OPINION BY KARA LONG
usually takes the cake. Teams
all need to work as one unit.
Take the Miami Heat as an
example. With Dwyane Wade,
LeBron James, and Chris Bosh,
they would be expected to win
championships easily. They got
Throughout the course of
a year, dozens of champions
are crowned in just about
every sport. Whether it is in
the National Football League
or
a
high
Coach G is there to push the team
school
state
championship,
in practice and make us better
each one of
people outside of wrestling.
these
teams
-Aaron Warstler
have intangible
qualities that make them great.
beat by the Dallas Mavericks,
All championship teams who have one super star in
have a plethora of talent, but Dirk Nowitzki along with
the most talented team does players that knew their role.
not necessarily win. Usually it Whether it was Tyson Chandler
comes down to the team that defending and rebounding or
has more than just talent. They Jason Terry making jumpshots,
have a few intangible qualities the Mavericks outplayed Miami
that lead them to victory. Every despite the talent level of the
great team needs these things:
“Big Three.”
1. Great Coaching- Even
3. Attitude- There is a
though the players are the ones certain hunger a team needs to
who get the credit for wins, the be successful. Not the kind of
coaches do all the behind the hunger satisfied by a team meal,
scenes planning. They scout but the hunger to win games
the opposing teams and come and be the best. This attitude
up with flawless game plans. cannot just be portrayed during
They are also responsible for game time. A winning attitude
making some players as good can be a huge difference maker
as they are by making practices when it comes to big games,
competitive and efficient. Coach especially going into them
Gramuglia is a great example as an underdog. Going into a
of a coach that goes above and game with a fearless mind set
beyond for his wrestlers.
is an advantage in any sporting
“Coach G is there to push us event.
in practice and make us better
4. Game Smarts- Often
people outside of wrestling,” teams will have great, stand
said Aaron Warstler, 12.
out athletes but do not win big
2. Role Players- Most of the games because of their lack of
time, a team full of players that composure and game smarts.
want to be the super star does Players must know the time and
not work. A team with talented score of the game and make the
players who know their role right decisions accordingly.
In sports like basketball and
football, teams have to read
their opponents defense to figure
out how to beat it effectively.
Players that know how to keep
calm and compose themselves in
tough situations are crucial.
5. Leadership- Everyone
is familiar with the term, but
not many athletes practice
leadership regularly. It is a role
that every great team needs.
Leadership usually comes from
the veterans of the team or
captains. These players are there
to not only make big plays in
crunch time, but also to pick the
team up when they are down. A
sign of a great leader is one who
leads in a positive way. They
encourage their team to do well
and that can be a great recipe for
success.
6. Luck-Every team has their
ups and downs, but some teams
have a lot more ups than others.
Sometimes, it seems as if these
teams just have a little extra luck.
It could be draining a half court
shot in the NCAA tournament
with time winding down or
getting a few controversial calls
by a game official to go their
way. Often times, it is as simple
as being in the right place at
the right time during a crucial
moment in a game.
With professional leagues,
college championships and high
school state championships
approaching, great teams are
just waiting to be noticed
and crowned. All it takes is
some talent mixed with these
intangibles and many teams
could go from good to great.
Eastern Conference/ Western Conference
Atlantic
Central
Pacific
1.Philadelphia
2. New York
3. Boston
4. New Jersey
5. Toronto
1. Chicago
2. Indiana
3. Cleveland
4. Milwaukee
5. Detroit
1. L.A. Clippers
2. L.A. Lakers
3. Phoenix
4. Golden State
5. Sacramento
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
1.Atlanta
2. Orlando
3. Miami
4. Charlotte
5. Washington
1. Oklahoma City
2. Denver
3. Utah
4. Portland
5.Minnesota
1. San Antonio
2. Dallas
3. Memphis
4. Houston
5. New Orleans
them long to get started.
Frisby is hoping to build off
the early successes of this year
and create a tradition of success
for the gymnastics program.
The Grizzlies remain 6-1 and
have just finished second in a big
home meet behind Cloverleaf.
The team lives by the quote,
“one team, one heart.”
This team loves the sport, and
they get better at it everyday.
After this season, look for the
gymnastic program to get more
recognition from the whole
town. They are starting to build
a better name for themselves
and are definitely a program that
is on the rise.
“It is great to be out there
having fun and competing with
my friends!” said Cleckner.
PHOTO BYMTC CAMPUS
The strong line of Dallas Mavericks stand tall after winning the NBA Championships last
year. They hope to repeat that feat this year.
NBA starts late
BY KARA LONG
AND TYLER PERRY
With the recent termination of
the NBA lockout, fans and players
have been eager to get a quick and
competitive start to the season.
With new faces looking to
make a name for themselves
and star players battling for
a championship, this NBA
season looks to be one of
the most exciting of all time.
Recently, teams have scrambled
up their rosters in a big way. A
few big name players have traded
in uniforms to play for a new
team and have already made big
impacts on the league.
The Los Angeles Clippers
picked up All Star selection and
former point guard for the New
Orleans Hornet, Chris Paul.
With Paul playing alongside
standout power forward Blake
Griffin, the Clippers will have
threats in and out of the paint.
The duo have already made
noise in the league, beating
the Miami Heat powerhouse
of LeBron James, Dwyane
Wade, and Chris Bosh. With
Wade missing a number of
games with an injured ankle,
the Heat has not been in full
strength.
“I think the Clippers are going
to be the best team to watch
this season. Chris Paul’s great
passing and Blake Griffin’s great
finishing will make them virtually
unstoppable,”
said
Connor
Sherrill, 10.
Sitting high and mighty at the
top of the NBA standings are the
Chicago Bulls who also bettered
their roster with the addition of
veteran guard and former Detroit
Piston Rip Hamilton. He will give
MVP Derrick Rose some help on
the perimeter and make the Bulls
even more of a threat.
“The Bulls are the best team in
the league this year. With Rose,
Hamilton and the post combo of
Boozer and Noah, they are deeper
than any team,” said Tucker
Robinson, 10.
Another trade that has gotten a
lot of press and skepticism is the
trading of small forward of Lamar
Odom, former Los Angeles
Laker, to the reigning Champion
Dallas Mavericks.
Odom will come off the bench
along with last year’s sixth man
of the year, Jason Terry.
This trade does not leave the
Lakers in shambles, though. They
still are led by NBA All Star and
phenom Kobe Bryant. Assisting
Bryant, the Lakers have two
big men in Andrew Bynum and
Pau Gausol to help in the paint
offensively and defensively.
The last team that has shown
great strides towards becoming
a championship caliber team
is the Oklahoma City Thunder.
They have leading scorer in the
league Kevin Durant, averaging
28.4 points a game and Russel
Westbrook being a threat at the
point guard spot.
This short NBA seasons looks
as if it will be full of talent and
surprises.
14
January 2012
S ports 3
THE BRUIN
Our third school color: Black
Sports Opinion
By Nick tavanello
The colors that identify our
school: red and white. However,
there has always been one other
color that seems to dwell in the
ranks of the athletic teams.
It outlines most of the teams’
uniforms, and many athletes
seem to like it.
This color is black. Even
though it is frowned upon by the
administrators, it always seems
to find its way back into the
school.
Black and white are two
colors that complement each
other and are both used daily,
so it is hard to keep it out of
athletic uniforms. Black applies
detail that other colors cannot.
Our school unfortunately
has a tradition that black is not
a part of. As an athlete at our
school, you must represent our
school colors during warm ups
and competition.
“Our school has been red
and white for 141 years. It is
not anyone’s right to change
that. It is important to represent
our community and school and
respect our tradition,” said
Athletic Director Rich Berlin.
Even though it is not a
school color, it should be
allowed to be worn by athletes
during
competition.
The
black outlining, or trim, of the
uniforms allows designs to be
more dominant. White just does
not show some of the detail that
should be glorified.
Black is also an intimidating
color. It allows athletes to look
bigger than they really are and
gives a slight mental advantage
over their opponent.
“I feel that black should be
allowed in our athletic uniforms
because it complements the
red and white. It also makes
the person wearing it look more
intimidating,” said Brandon
Jones, 12, who is one of the
varsity captains of the wrestling
team.
While wearing the notorious
black singlet during competition,
people wonder who that person
wearing it is. It makes the person
wearing it look very good and
cut.
Although the true school
colors are red and white,
black has always been in
the mix with these colors
despite disappointment from
administration. All three of them
go together very well.
There are plenty of schools
that venture out of their
school colors, especially at the
university level. School colors
are very important and are
highly enforced at this level,
but teams have been seen with
colors that do not belong to the
university.
The University of Oregon is a
prime example of one of these
schools. Their colors are green,
yellow and white but they tend
to go all out for their football
uniforms by using colors that do
not belong with their school.
They have many uniforms,
including ones that are strictly
black and white. If schools at
this level of competition are
allowed to use colors outside of
their main set of colors, why are
we restricted to keeping black
out of our uniforms?
One can make a good looking
design with our school colors
plus the addition of a black trim
allowing the red and white to
stand out.
Just a little bit of black should
not be a big deal in a uniform, as
long as it is not the main color.
Black started to come around
due to the influence of our
neighboring school, Norton.
Their school colors are red and
black. Being as close as we are,
it is easy to mix up the colors
and add one once in awhile.
Black has been taken out of
most school logos and uniforms.
Just insuring that the school
colors are preserved and not
taken over.
Tradition is a big part of our
school. They date back many
years, and elders look at the
high school to make sure that the
athletes are wearing these colors
with pride. We want future
generations to look forward to
wearing these colors as well
when they get to this level.
As the years pass by and the
new school is built, we have to
be thinking about how athletics
will be looked at. Do we want
to be looked at as the class that
added a color to our school or
be one of the many classes to
preserve the red and white that
alumni look at with pride?
The answer is easy. We must
preserve. It would be nice to
have another color and make
uniforms look better, but we
must stick to our main colors.
Black should be only used in
certain cases such as outlining
or trim.
Black has found its way into
our school and has made a
mark that is going to be hard to
remove.
The main thing is that it
should not matter if black is in
a uniform. Black is not a school
color, and our school has done a
lot to make sure that black is not
a part of it.
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Brandon, 12, attempts to turn his opponent during the first round at the 2011 state wrestling tournament. He was wearing
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School spirit six feet under
Sports Opinion
By Tom calhoun
Once upon a time, teams hated
to come here and play. Our rowdy
and passionate fans placed fear
into the eyes of the other teams.
They made sure the opposing
team knew they were in for a long
night.
Students have always been
known for being some of the most
loud fanatics at sporting events.
Therefore, we have a reputation
to uphold.
Revere basketball player Taylor
Kessler said, “You guys have the
best crowd. It is always crazy and
intense in your place.”
Our reputation is something
well known throughout the
Suburban League.
“Wadsworth
is
different
because of how big the gym
is and how many students fill
the stands,” said Cloverleaf
basketball player Zack Miglich.
School spirit is something we
pride ourselves on. As students,
we enjoy talking smack with our
fellow members of the Suburban
League. We will yell all kinds of
things, hoping by chance we can
distract the other team.
Green basketball player Evan
Keesler said, “Chants do not
really bother me. It is actually
really funny because they know
you are a good player, they are
just trying to get in your head. For
me, it does the opposite. It fires
me up.”
However, after games, we are
able to have a casual conversation
with students from other schools.
As many of you know, there
has been a formation of a
group called “Suburban League
Leadership” as of this year.
Last December we were a little
out of control at Green. Such
antics have led to this leaguewide transformation. Slowly
things have escalated since then.
Once this group was formed,
themes for games were required
to be approved thus limiting what
we can and cannot do. The themes
country and gangster have been
eliminated entirely.
“I feel that it is unfair to the
current students that they are
unable to take part in similar
themes and chants that the past
classes participated in. Taking
away rights is unamerican,” said
former student Adam Woodard.
Chants and cheers have been
severely limited due to the fact
that some of the ones we yell
are viewed as “inappropriate” or
“deragatory.” Keesler said that
he thrives on the negative energy
so if the opposing players do not
have a problem with it, why must
it be banned?
Community
member
and
parent Mr. Richard Wise said, “as
long as the students are respectful
toward opposing players and
fans, I do not see an issue with
approved theme nights.”
The administration feels it
is our job as a student body to
represent the community well.
In turn, it is apparent that the
community feels we do a good
job of that already.
On Friday, January 13, the
students held a protest referred to
as “The Walk Out.” Before tipoff
of the varsity boys basketball
game against Revere, the student
section chanted “I believe that
we will win” and more than 130
students stood up and left the
game. If they did not want to
leave, they were asked to sit in
another area section. During thier
departure, applause drew from the
parents and community members
across the gym. This shows that
the community approves of our
behavior at games.
As students, I think we
should support the leadership
group because it builds better
relationships with our rival
schools.
Although,
when
freedoms are taken away, support
of this group will be very limited.
Having the right to dress however
we please at games unites the
student body. We should also have
the right to boost our basketball
team by chanting. Dont hate,
appreciate!
PHOTO COURTESTY OF GUNNAR GRAHAM
Before and after the walkout on January 13th, when all the students left the game.
H ealth
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Meal of the month
Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo
Ingredients
1 pound fettuccini pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup half-and-half
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water
to a boil. Add pasta to it and cook for eight to
ten minutes or until firm; drain.
2. In a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic
in butter for about one minute. Pour in half
and half; stir. Sprinkle parmesan cheese one
tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly.
After all parmesan is added, mix in parsley
and salt. Stir frequently making sure it does
not boil. Sauce will take a three minutes to
thicken.
3. When sauce has thickened, toss over
cooked pasta noodles and serve hot.
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
Finished product of the shrimp fettucine alfredo.
January 2012
15
New resolutions bring
challenges amongst all
BY KENNY TOLLETT
The arrival of a new year
makes people want to set goals
for themselves. People often
choose things such as losing
weight and eating healthier.
Everyone has a resolution, and
88 percent of them are lost after
one month. Keeping resolutions
can be harder than one thinks.
Across the world, everyone
makes at least one new year’s
resolution. The challenge is to
keep with it. Very few people
keep with their plans to change
for the whole year.
Many plans for change were
used this year such as losing
weight, quitting a bad habit
and eating right. These are all
important things for someone
to do in life to become a better
overall person. Starting new
activities is very popular to do in
the beginning of a new year.
Students participate in this
tradition of changing one’s self
for the better. Some of the more
popular resolutions in the high
school are to go to the gym
more, get better grades and eat
healthier.
“My resolution was to get
better grades, too bad it is not
really working out,” said Colman
Chaney, 10.
Some goals that are set at the can contribute to giving up on
beginning of the year are too a resolution. Many things can
vague to keep, such as losing tempt someone and make them
weight. Setting a date and amount pick the wrong choice, such as
of weight that one wants to lose eating as much as possible in
is the key to holding a resolution one sitting.
With all of these ways to
until the end.
“I plan to lose ten pounds accomplish a new year’s goal,
before summer,” said Connor it will be easier to achieve
Sherrill, 10. This is an example of this year’s resolution or help
a good goal because Connor set a plan out with what to do for
time and amount of weight that next year. Everyone has a new
he will lose. He will be less likely year’s resolution, but sadly
few accomplish the task. Goals
to give up on the resolution.
“We have many resolutions are always planned in life and
and we are hoping to keep with resolutions are just another goal
them,” said Haley Hassinger, 11, to attain. It might be difficult to
do, so stay confident and keep
and Alicia O’Connor, 11.
Overloading with too many with it.
Remember that it is a new
goals can also be a downfall in
keeping just one. With all of the year.
ideas and ways
to stick with
them, it can
halt or stop
one or many of
the resolutions
that
are
planned
to
accomplish.
This
is
c o m m o n
among most
Americans.
Weak self
PHOTO BY KENNY TOLLETT
control
and Jared 11, keeps his resolution to work out
and get stronger
self reliance for the new year.
Activities during winter help maintain shape
Instead of hibernating this winter,
work out with some outdoor exercise
BY NATHAN POUND
Now that the midst of the
winter season is among us, it
is harder for people to enjoy
the outdoors. This time of year
many animals are hibernating
and unfortunately, so do many
people. There are various
activities to do around Ohio to
help stay in shape, during this
winter season.
There is so much to do in this
winter wonderland. Exercise
is healthy, and cold
air
can
be
refreshing. Here is a list
of some things to do this
winter season.
Activities to do are closer
than one may think, like the
ski club. It does not matter
how experienced you are.
“Ski Club is the best! Four
hours of skiing makes my day,”
said Melissa Petit, 11.
Skiing is a great activity. It
is often compared to activities
such as running and swimming.
However, it is also hard to do
in the winter weather.
Skiing tones the entire body,
while providing an excellent
cardiovascular
workout;
it
strengthens the heart and lungs.
Another benefit from skiing is
that it helps to regulate the good
cholesterol in a body. In return,
this helps to burn fat and lose
weight.
Before heading out on the
slopes one should do some
warm up exercises and a lot of
stretching. Do your stretching
before and after skiing to
minimize the pain.
If never riding before, one
should get a lesson from a pro
before beginning. It is a bad
idea to rush into a new
activity. The trick to
benefitting most from
this is exercising for
at least 20 minutes
or longer, three
times a week.
Another
activity
very similar
to
skiing
is
snowboarding.
This is a great
workout and tons of fun.
This is also an aerobic
exercise that offers an intense
cardio workout and helps burn
calories. The average person
burns up to 450 calories per
hour, so it is a great way to lose
weight and increase endurance.
Snowboarding also exercises
many muscle groups in the
body. It works out all the major
muscles and even works some
muscles that may not be used
often, like the ones in feet and
ankles. It will use your quads,
hamstrings and calves to ride
the snowboard. The muscles in
one’s ankles and feet will help
you steer the board, and the
core muscles will get stronger
as they are used for balance.
Snowboarding
even
works
the muscles of the arms and
shoulders, which are used for
balance and to pick oneself up
after falling.
Another
benefit
from
snowboarding is that it releases
endorphins. These endorphins
release chemicals responsible
for feelings of happiness and
well being. Snowboarding and
exercising regularly can lead to
higher endorphin levels all the
time.
Exercising outdoors also helps
to elevate mood and reduce
anxiety, so snowboarding can
lower stress levels and support
mental health.
Snowboarding significantly
improves overall flexibility,
as it requires you to change
directions and pace frequently.
Snowboarding also will improve
one’s balance as they grow
more proficient at the sport.
It strengthens the ability to
concentrate by paying close
attention to the changes in the
snow.
“I love snowboarding with
my friends! It is tons of fun
and it makes my week go
faster,” said Andrew Sidol, 10.
Ice
skating i
s
another
healthy
exercise. It is a fun
and fancy sport. One
does not have to be a
professional to enjoy
themselves and help
stay fit at the same
time.
During
this
aerobic
exercise,
one can burn
250 to 810
calories per hour with
recreational
ice
skating,
according to the
U.S. Figure Skating Association.
Meanwhile,
competitive
skating burns up more calories,
at 450 to 1,080 per hour of
skating.
Simpler activities to do
include sledding. There is
nothing like whooshing down
a hill with the wind in one’s
face. There is nothing like the
fresh air. It brings a feeling of
aliveness. Climbing back up
the hill is great exercise, too. It
works out the legs and helps get
ones stamina up as they walk up
the hill several times.
“Sledding is my favorite thing
about winter. I always go on
snow days, but walking up the
hill tires me out,” said Tyson
Heideman, 9.
Even
simpler or
e v e n
more
f u n
than
sledding
is
having a snow
ball
fight.
Running
around in
the snow
is
a
good
cardio work
out and can help
maintain shape.
Perhaps the simplest
winter activity is making
snow angels. This may sound
silly, but laying in the snow can
be very relaxing. Relaxation
is great for your health and
happiness. Making these angels
can help one stretch before
heading out to do some of the
previously listed activities.
Staying in shape during the
winter is one the most difficult
things to do. Most people want
to stay inside and hibernate.
However, there are several
activities that one
can do
outside in the snow. The best
part of these activities are that
they are fun and enjoyable.
Listen to these ideas and try
something new. The amount of
skill that one possesses does not
matter. The important thing is to
stay active and have a good time
losing weight, while staying in
shape.
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Top ten famous deaths of 2011 Top 10 obsessions
BY CHAD PEGRIM
As many people should know,
many notable people passed
away during 2011. This list is
in no particular order because
no one person’s death is more
important than the other. These
were the deaths that people were
affected by the most. They are
people who have all impacted our
lives in some way.
10. Heavy D was famous in the
1990s. He performed at the 2011
BET awards. He died outside his
home in Beverly hills on Nov. 8
from a pulmonary embolism. He
was on the verge of a comeback,
but he could not see it through.
9. Dan Wheldon is a name
that might ring a bell if you
are into Indy Car racing or the
Indianapolis 500. On Oct. 16,
Wheldon’s car flew 325 feet into
a fence. Before being declared
dead, he was flown to a hospital
with what were described
as
“unsurvivable
injuries”.
Previously, he had signed a
deal with Andretti Autosport to
replace Danica Patrick as the face
of Andretti Autosport.
8. Joe Fraizer was the
undisputed world heavyweight
champion. Nov. 7, he passed
away. “The world has lost a
great champion. I will always
remember Joe with respect and
admiration,” said Muhammed
Ali. Joe Frazier will certainly
be missed in the heavyweight
boxing community and beyond.
7. Pete Postlethwaite might
not sound like a familiar name,
but he has been in many movies.
He starred in Blockbuster movies
such as Alien 3, Inception, The
Town, Romeo & Juliet, Aeon
Flux and Jurassic Park: The Lost
World. Steven Speilberg called
him “the best actor in the world.”
He won the Academy Award
Nomination and he was named
Officer of the order of the British
Empire. He died of pancreatic
cancer on Jan. 2. He was a
renouned actor that Hollywood
will not soon forget.
6. Betty Ford set the standard
for First Lady position. She won
the Congressional Gold Medal
and the Presidential Medal
of Freedom. She died July 8
of natural causes. She was an
inspiration for women around the
world.
5. Muammar Gaddafi was the
leader of Libya for 34 years. There
are 112 different ways to spell
his name. He was considered by
many to be a vicious dictator and
an advocate of state sponsored
terrorism, as well as a murderer
and a thief. He was murdered by
revolutionaries while trying to
flee from his home city of Sirte.
Libya is now undergoing a period
of civil war and government
transition.
4. Amy Winehouse is an
English singer/songwriter. In
2008, they tried to make her go to
rehab and she said “no, no, no.”
Three years from that date, she
was found dead in her home on
Jul. 23. She passed away from
alcohol poisoning. “Amy changed
pop music forever. I remember
knowing there was hope, and
feeling not alone because of her,”
said Lady Gaga.
After her passing, she joined
the “27 club”,which is a list of
celebrities who died at the age
of 27. Some members include
Jimmy Hendrix, Jim Morrison,
and Kurt Cobain.
3. Kim Jong-Il, or “Dear
Leader”, has been the “Supreme
Leader” of Communist North
Korea since 1994. He was the
center of a Cult of Personality.
His oppressive rule was so
controlling, he was able to
convince people that had served
under him that he had power
over the most outrageous things,
such as the weather. He died of
a heart attack on a train. His son
and successor, Kim Jong-Un, was
declared supreme ruler on Dec.
28 that same year.
2. Steve Jobs was an American
icon. He invented the iPhone, the
iPod, and the first truly successful
tablet computer, the iPad. Before
these successes, he sold Pixar
to Disney. He was an important
part of how people interact today,
and Apple will not be the same
without him.
1. Osama Bin Laden is
considered the most misguided
and truly evil person of the new
millennium. He was responsible
for countless acts of terrorism and
the loss of thousands of American
lives. Last fall, his compound in
Abbottabad was raided by the
men of SEAL Team 6 in Operation
Neptune Spear, and Bin Laden
was brought to justice. Relief and
happiness spread throughout the
United States of America.
team.
7. Michigan State University
Michigan State University had an
enrollment of 36,058 undergraduate
students this fall. The campus is
located in East Lansing, Michigan.
Their sports teams are in the Big Ten
conference. The team’s nickname is
the Spartans, and their colors are green
and white. They were established in
1855. They are known for having a
competetive team in basketball and a
good football team every year.
6. University of Texas - Austin
The University of Texas - Austin
had a total of 38,420 students enroll
to the university this fall. They have
the second highest enrollment of
any school in Texas. Their nickname
is the Longhorns, and their school
colors are burnt orange and white.
The have a total of 2,700 people on
their academic staff. It was opened in
1883.
5. Pennsylvania State University
- University Park
Pennsylvania State University
- University Park had a total of
38,594 undergraduate students. The
university as of late has been under
a lot of controversy with the Jerry
Sandusky trial. They are known as
PSU or Penn State for short. Some
notable alumni that went to Penn
State are Joe Paterno, former football
head coach. The university was
established in 1855 and is still going
strong.
4. Texas A&M University College Station
Texas A&M University - College
Station, had an enrollment of 39,148
undergraduate students this fall. This
school has the highest enrollment
in Texas, beating their fellow Texas
college in the top-ten, University of
Texas - Austin. The university was
established in 1877. Their nickname
is the Aggies, and their school colors
are maroon and white.
3. Ohio State University Columbus
The Ohio State University comes in
on the list as the third most enrolledin college in the US with 42,082
undergraduate students. This is only
Ohio college on this list. The college
was established in 1870. The president
of the university is E. Gordon Gee.
They are known for having excellent
sports teams in most athletics. They
had a recent run-in with the NCAA
involving players receiving tattoos
and other benefits for their accolades
and trophies. Despite this, they still
have a great campus and academic
wings of the campus.
2. University of Central Florida
The University of Central
Florida is the third college on the
list from Florida and has the most
undergraduates enroll, with 47,580
students. They beat the other Florida
colleges in a landslide. This is also
the newest college on the list being
established in 1963. They are also
known as UCF for short and their
school nickname is the knights.
1. Arizona State University
The number one most enrolled
college by undergraduate students in
2011 was Arizona State University,
with a total of 59,562 students
enrolling in the college. The college
was established in 1885. The
president of the school is Michael
M. Crow. Their nickname is the Sun
Devils. Some notable alumni that
went to the university are the home
run king Barry Bonds and the head
coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers
Byron Scott.
College enrollment rates increase
BY CONNOR SHERRILL
These ten colleges have the highest
enrollment rates for undergraduate
students for 2011. They range from
Arizona to Florida and Ohio to Texas.
The number of undergraduates range
from 59,562 students to 32,660
students.
10. University of Minnesota Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota had
an enrollment of 33,607 students this
fall. The university is located in St.
Paul, Minnesota. It has the fourthlargest campus student body in the
US with 52,557 students in 20112012. It was established in 1851, and
their school colors are maroon and
gold. Notable alumni that went to the
school are former NBA all-star Kevin
McHale, MLB hall of famer Dave
Winfield, and former Vice President
Walter Mondale.
9. University of Florida
The University of Florida had an
enrollment of 32,660 students. The
university is located in Gainesville,
Florida. The campus is over 2,000
acres long. Some notable alumni
that went to the university are ESPN
analyst Erin Andrews and Tim
Tebow. Haley Hassinger, 11, said
“Tim Tebow is super hot! He is my
favorite football player.”
8.
Florida
International
University
Florida International had the eight
highest enrollment of students this fall
with 33,786 students. Their nickname
is the Golden Panthers, and their
school colors are blue and gold. The
university is know for hiring former
NBA all star Isiah Thomas as the
head coach for the men’s basketball
that drove us crazy
during 2011
BY CARLY CUNDIFF
Move over, Sillybandz. 2011
has been the year of obsessions.
From fashions to gaming to
movies, this year has brought
numerous obsessions to think
about.
1. Planking- In fitness, the
word “plank” is designed to
strengthen your core; however,
this trend did nothing for our
cores or our dignity. The act of
planking involves lying face
down, stiff as a board, with no
expression and no movement.
Planking has spawned other
acts, such as “owling” and, more
recently, “tebowing”. Look at
any Facebook account, and you
aresure to find some form of this
year’s number one trend.
2. Vera Bradley Purses- Last
year, the fad was large purses
that could hold everything a
person needs and more. This
year, the fad is Vera Bradley.
In multiple patterns and styles,
Vera Bradley can fit any type
of personality. “I think they
are great! I love Vera Bradley,”
said Ilaria DiBernardo, 10.
The bright, fun colors of these
convenient bags are fun, and
they stick to the ‘no bigger than
a sheet of paper’ rule that the
school implemented last year.
3. Gotta get down on FridayRebecca Black was an unknown
teenage girl living in California,
until her video “Friday” took
the world by storm. The insane
lyrics, nasally vocals put through
AutoTune and a ridiculous music
video made this girl one of the
year’s unexpected obsessions.
Alongside stars like Justin
Beiber, she was discovered on
YouTube. Rebecca asked her
mother to fork out 2,000 dollars
so she could have a song, and
the result went viral. “I don’t
hate her. I just hate her song,”
says Grace Rhodes, 10. With 18
million views, and almost 80%
of those being dislikes, Rebecca
Black has spawned a fan base;
a hateful one, but a fan base
nonetheless.
4. Angry Birds- Pickle-green
pigs meet their matches in the
form of wingless, decidedly
non-aerodynamic birds. The
years greatest gaming obsession
is Angry Birds. Made in Finland,
this game has been downloaded
500 million times since the
iPhone’s launch in December
2009. Angry Birds can be seen
on T-shirts, backpacks and
even as one of the most popular
Halloween costumes this year.
“Angry Birds is the single most
pointless game ever, but Fruit
Ninja, that’s where it’s at,”
said Elissa Fusco, 10. While
not everyone has gotten on the
Angry Birds train, it sure is
popular all over the world.
5. Twilight- With bloodsucking vampires, shirtless
werewolves, and an awkward
teenage girl, what can go
wrong? Twihards everywhere
have been flocking to theaters
to see the newest installment of
the “Twilight” series, Breaking
Dawn: Part I. It gained over 650
million dollars worldwide, while
making it the second biggest
movie of the year. Fans of the
series are sure to shatter that
mark, when Breaking Dawn:
Part II comes out sometime next
year.
6. Harry Potter
Expecto Patronum! The story
of three wizards fighting evil
took the world by storm, when
the very first Harry Potter book
was released. It soon became a
movie franchise. 10 years after
the first movie was released,
the series following Harry
Potter and his friends Ron and
Hermione wrapped up this past
year. They had over one billion
dollars in the box office, making
it the number one movie of the
year. While there will be no
more movies, Harry Potter fans
will have the books and the
movies to look back on.
7. Modern Warfare 3- The
game that was one of the most
talked about video games and
had guys and girls everywhere
playing nonstop has landed a
number seven spot on this years
list. The game follows a soldier
in World War Three, and the
player has to capture bases and
then protect them to advance
in the game. The game made
one billion dollars in the first
week alone, and is still flying
off the shelves. Students are
now eagerly awaiting the next
installment of the Call of Duty
Series.
8. Royal Wedding- 2011 was
also the year of the wedding.
The biggest wedding this year
has been the marriage of Kate
Middleton to Prince William
of England. After dating for
nine years, the prince and the
commoner tied the knot this past
April in Westminister’s Abbey.
The guest list included other
royals such as the queen and
even David Beckham and his
wife.
9. Feathers- From earrings
to necklaces to hair pieces,
feathers were the trend of the
year. Over this past summer, the
hair feather came into fashion,
and by the time school started,
almost every girl had some sort
of feather in their hair. While the
trend has dwindled a bit, feathers
can still be found on necklaces
and detailed into clothing on
girls everywhere.
10. The Kardashians- It was
that wedding heard around the
world. Then it was the divorce
heard around the world. The
Kardashians, famous for their
show Keeping Up with the
Kardashians, ran the headlines
when Kim got married to NBA
star Kris Humphries, and then
divorced him 72 days later.
While the show is still famous,
we can look forward to seeing
lots more from this zany family.
O F THE MONTH
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January 2012
Students of the Month
PHOTO BY CLAY SMALLEY
Joey, 12
Movie
of the
Month
Sherlock
Holmes 2
Who is your favorite teacher?:
Mrs. North
What is your favorite Class?: AP
Biology
What are your plans after high
school?: Pursue a degree in Engineering
What is your favorite quote or motto?:
“You are more than the choices that
you’ve made, you are more than the sum
of your past mistakes, you are more than
the problems you create. You’ve been
remade.” -Tenth Avenue North
What is your greatest high school
memory?: WHS Varsity Tailgating
What is one piece of advice you would
give to underclassmen?: Treat high
school like the foundation for the rest
of your life - build it wide and build it
strong.
Favorite teacher: Mr. Schmeltzer Sr.
Favorite Class: Chemistry
What are your plans after high
school?: Go to either Ohio State
University or Kent State University for
Nursing and then anesthesiology.
What is your favorite quote or motto?:
“Do not conform any longer to the
patterns of this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind.” -Romans
12:2
What is your greatest high school
memory?: Sports!
What is one piece of advice you would
give to underclassmen?: High school
can either be really fun or really terrible
depending on your attitude towards it;
you can only take out of it what you put
into it.
Junk of the Month
BY CLAY SMALLEY
Mitch, 12, rolls up to school in
his 1996 Ford F150. This $1500
truck that Gordon bought has
had over $800 of work put into
it in only a few short months.
This mean green driving
machine is named Nancy. Mitch
loves his truck very much and
has many fond memories with it.
His favorite memory is
when the seniors went leaf
raking and Anthony Pappas,
12, Brandon Palidar, 12, and
himself, had to push Nancy
to get her started multiple
times throughout the day.
This gas hog gets about
11 miles to the gallon.
On top of these problems,
the breaks have gone out twice
while driving on the road and the
shifter does not work quite right.
Gordon loves Nancy even
ART DRAWING
OF THE MONTH
Erik Peltz
9. @Ron_Knows_Best
Hayden Frisby
8. @Stayin_CHRISpy
Lexi, 12
Song
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PHOTO BY CLAY SMALLEY
though the safety of this steel
death trap is questionable.
Gordon has earned his truck
a well deserved spot in this
month’s Junk of the Month.
Top Ten Twitter names
of theMonth
10. @Peltzdoggydog
PHOTO BY CLAY SMALLEY
I Like It
Like That
By Hot Chelle Rae
DECEMBER CAREER
TECH STUDENTS OF
THE MONTH
Chris Joyce
7. @Ferry_Barry
Barry Fernholz
6. @Buff_Ruff
Daniel Ruff
5. @syd10yak
Sydney Tenyak
4. @DGalfDidItLarge
Dylan Galford
3. @TRobidoitbigger
Tucker Robinson
2. @ThatDudeJwill
By: Anna Booth
Sophomore
Jamison Williams
1. @Byron_is_Brown
Byron Brown
Emilee, 12 152
PHOTO BY CLAY SMALLEY
Max 12
PHOTO BY CLAY SMALLEY
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Speakout
THE BRUIN
If you had to choose a movie title to
describe your life, what would it be
and why?
The Perfect Man...
She’s the Man...
“Because my favorite is
Gouda!”
-Rachel Grasso, 9
Mary Poppins...
“Because my life is fun and
magical just like hers!”
-Owen McDevitt, 10
“Because I am the perfect
man!”
-Tyler Aberle, 9
Owen 10
The Notebook...
Chronicles of Narnia...
“Because every time I open my
closet, it turns into a magical
land!”
“Because I want you. I want all of
you, forever, you and me, every
day.”
-Mac Jones, 12
-Jani Bailey, 10
Abby, 11
Grease...
“Because my life is a
musical and I have a
great singing voice!”
-Leah Schrock, 11
Jani 10
Legally Blonde...
“Because I got into Harvard!...
Bend...& SNAP!”
-Abby Malek, 11
Ryan Gosling...
Mr. Singleton
Mrs. Baxley
“Because she is a great
“Because he is super cute and
actress!”
an amazing actor. My favorite
-Mr. Lynn
movie with him is Lars and the
Real Girl!”
Teri Hatcher...
-Mrs. Rohrer
“She is from Desperate
Housewives and Superman.
She drives an old VW
Microbus and hangs around
Katy Perry...
with Superman...My kind
“I do not have a crush, but it
of Woman!”
is amazing that Katy Perry has
-Mr. Kibler
a crush on me! I ran into her
in L.A. the other day, and she
said I made her feel like she
was living a ‘Teenage Dream,’
whatever that means. She then
filed for divorce from Russell
Brand. Rumor has it that I was
the inspiration for her song
‘The One That Got Away’.”
-Mr. Hamilton
Bruce Springsteen...
“Mr. Kibler; followed by
Bruce Springsteen because he
is the Boss!”
-Mrs. Baxley
Mr. Hamilton
PHOTOS COURTESY BY MAGGIE WILLIAMS & BROOKE TITTLE
Jennifer Aniston...
Megan Fox...
“Well, my obvious crush is my
wife, who I think is a star! My
celebrity crush is Megan Fox-‘nuff said.”
-Mr. Singleton
Who is your celebrity
crush and why?
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