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The William Mason High School
Volume 7
NEWS BRIEF
Second annual Black Hole Bash after game Following tonight’s varsity football game against Sycamore, Sports and Entertainment Management teacher Jason Austerman’s class will host the second annual Black Hole Bash from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Mason Middle School’s arena. Tickets for this year’s “Thriller”-themed dance will be easier to keep track of than normal tickets, according to junior Bobby Beebe, a member of the Black Hole Bash design team. “[The tickets this year are] glow-in-thedark Livestrong-like bracelets, except they say, ‘Black Hole Bash,’” Beebe said. “[They cost] five dollars pre-sale or at the door.” Beebe also said that this year’s bash will be more impressive than last year’s. “[It will feature] better music [and] more activities,” Beebe said. “[It will be] more interactive, [with a Halloween] costume competition.”
TODAY
Final home football game tonight The varsity boys football team will play its rival, Sycamore, in the last home game tonight at 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets will be sold to students for four dollars and to adults for seven dollars at the Comet Zone during all lunches. Student tickets will be sold at the gate for seven dollars. The Black Hole Bash, held in the Mason Middle School gym, will follow the game. Tickets are five dollars.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown premieres tonight The Mason High School Theater Department presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown tonight at eight p.m. Tickets will be sold for eight dollars to students and 10 dollars to adults starting one hour before the performance. This performance marks the opening of the new black box theatre, located at D212. Other performance times are October 31 at 3:00 p.m., November 6 at 8:00 p.m. and November 7 at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The Chronicle William Mason High School 6100 S. Mason Montgomery Road Mason, Ohio 45040
October 30, 2009
Issue 2
They served our country, they died for our country, they sacrified for our country, they left loved ones behind to go into battle...So, how can we ever repay them?
...Just say “Thank You” Senior prepares to continue family’s tradition of service Jessica Kantor | Staff Writer It is senior Brennen Meyer’s turn. After watching generations of his family serve in the military, Meyer is next. He plans to enlist and become Infantry Airborne. This group of soldiers is moved by aircraft and abruptly dropped into battle behind enemy lines, leaving the opposing side unprepared for the sudden attack. “Each generation of my family has been in the Military,” Meyer said. “It has been my two older brothers most recently, and I want to carry that on. It’s the feeling you get from helping people, not only where you are fighting, but knowing that that you are doing something good: it is a rewarding feeling.” Meyer said that he sees several benefits to enlisting in the Military after watching several family members serve. “My brother is in Iraq now and getting out soon,” Meyer said. “Knowing that he is keeping everybody safe is a good feeling; how much [all] veterans have contributed is phenomenal. I would love to become as good as them, hopefully. I know how much they have sacrificed for everybody else -- it’s hard to put into words. It’s great what they did, and it takes a lot of courage.” Senior Evan Metelko said he plans to take a slightly different route by completing a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, then enlisting as a lieutenant. “I will go to college for four years,” Metelko said. “While in college, I will take my classes. During my senior summer, I will be out doing field operations and getting trained and ready. When I graduate from college and am in the real Military and getting deployed, it will definitely be a unique experience.” Both Meyer and Metelko said that they recognize the courage it takes to enlist, and therefore have the utmost respect for those who have done so in the past. “Veterans deserve a ton of respect,” Meyer said. “It’s a lot of responsibility. They are keeping us safe and have been through tough times to do so. It is not a matter to be joking about.” Metelko also said that he takes veterans’ con-
tributions to our country very seriously. “Too many people take [veterans’] service for granted,” Metelko said. A lot of people take the defense of this country for granted. Veterans just need to be respected more; they don’t get the respect they deserve. Soldiers die [for our country’s safety].” Metelko said that Americans should not take veterans’ service lightly. “We all live in our nice little bubbles and don’t think how or why we are here,” Metelko said. “A big part of that is our Military. Their sacrifice is very big.” Both students said they
From top to bottom: War memorial located in front of Mason Municipal Center (photo by Beena Raghavendran); several Mason members of the armed forces in the 1950s (photos contributed by the Mason Historical Society).
take an inward look on Veterans Day and are sure to do something to thank the veterans. “There are lots of walks that you can go to on Veterans Day,” Meyer said. “Matt Maupin’s family [hosts] one. I usually participate in various events scheduled on Veterans Day.” Metelko said he celebrates the day in a personal way. “My dad is in the military, so I call him [on Veterans Day] and give him a quick ‘Thank you,’” Metelko said. “It is important to acknowledge the fact that what veterans do is essential, and they should not be taken for granted.” Metelko and Meyer said that simple things mean most on Veterans Day. “Everybody should contribute something on
Veterans Day, not just presents and money,” Meyer said. “I know from my brothers, uncles and other family members that the biggest reward you can get is a letter or phone call. You don’t usually get to hear from your family or others back home when you are in the Military. [Veterans and soldiers] love to get letters from children or people in general. They love knowing people care about and respect what they are doing.” Metelko said that even a quick moment is a good way to honor veterans. “A quick prayer would be [a good way] to honor veterans,” Metelko said. “It’s something that should be thought about every day. To me, Veterans Day should be every day.”