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The Student Prints Volume 94, Issue 2
Editorials
October 18, 2019
Graduation requirements Ella Lockshin Staff Writer
Keep it classy
Did Mr. Pugh’s announcements leading up to Homecoming make a difference? Did you keep it classy at Homecoming this year or did you get down and dirty? P4
The freshman class of 2023 were introduced to new rules and regulations for graduation. These new rules are called “Permanent Requirements,” by the state of Ohio. They were put in place to “give students more flexibility to choose a graduation pathway that builds on your strengths and passions - one that ensures students are ready for their next steps and excited about their future,” According to The Ohio Depart-
ment of Education. The major difference is a new idea called Diploma Seals. “I do like how the seals are more student tailored,” Stacie Wachowiak said. There are two types of seals, State and locally defined. “State seals will be much more challenging.” Guidance counselor, Kate Henk said. The original idea behind the seals was to help students meet job and college readiness. Seals are chosen by the students based on their prefer-
ences. Career options include the seal of biliteracy, technology, performing arts, community service, science, and more. There are three steps in the new requirements, the first is to earn all 22 credits necessary for graduation. The second requirement is to take two state tests and to choose a career. Options include military enlistment, college, or work-based learning. The third and final step is to show readiness for the chosen career by earning two diploma seals. Another difference is the amount
of state tests. The previous classes had to take seven tests. Two in math, two in English, one biology, one in history, and one government. The class of 2023 and beyond are only required to take two standardized tests. They will complete one in English and one in Math. One similarity includes the same amount of credits. All students enrolled at Northview must have at least 22 credits to graduate. This differs from the state of Ohio, as it only requires 20 credits to receive a high school diploma. BROTHAG
Features
The impeachment process has been utilized very few times, and we are part of a generation that is watching history unfold before us. It’s important to be informed and educated on current events, and now the process of impeachment is one of them. P7
Sports
Dance of the decade: Homecoming
Senior Lauren Loss is crowned Homecoming Queen during the football game against Perrysburg. She was escorted by her parents, Paula and Rick Loss. Marking a new tradition in the history book this year, Homecoming attendants and court did not participate in the classic parade around the field before the game. “With the softball field construction, vehicles aren’t able to get back to where the field is,” Senior Class President Sereena Jallad said. Instead, the girls participated in the traditional Homecoming assembly and were then escorted by their parents down the field during the halftime show while the band helped introduce them. “It was so unexpected and amazing, everyone on the court is so sweet, it was a really cool experience,” Lauren Loss said.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF RYAN REED NORTHVIEW ENGINEERING POSE with their rocket after receiving news that they’d been chosen for the NASA student launch project. They are 1 of 18 teams chosen from across the country. Aaron Houck Staff Writer
Receiving an email that says, “You have successfully completed the first step towards launching your rocket and payload in Huntsville next April!” is what the Engineering team received on October 3. The email is from NASA Student Launch Project
Coordinator and Education Specialist, Fred Kepner. The Engineering team was one out of 18 high school teams selected nationwide to participate in the NASA Student Launch next April. Some of the requirements needed for the Student Launch are to “design, build, test and fly a payload and high-powered amateur rocket
between 4,000 and 5,500 feet in altitude,” according to the NASA Press Release. A new tasks for the teams this year is to collect 10 milliliters of simulated lunar ice from one of five sample locations around the launch field. Then the team must navigate at a minimum of 10 feet away from the target site, possessing the sample aboard the vehicle.
“The payload task resembles aspects of mission design and planning faced by NASA and industry engineers when exploring planetary bodies, such as the Moon, which has water ice at its south pole,” according to the NASA Press Release on October 3. With the team being evaluated in other categories such as: safety, the design of the vehicle, their involvement on social media, and their STEM engagement. “A challenge that the team is going to face is the lack of time to get together outside of the classroom to work towards the common goal,” Engineering teacher Ryan Reed said. “Along with the challenges that the team is going to face, something that they’re exceptional at is the design and actual construction of the rocket.” Leading the team is senior Sophie Strawbridge. “I am really excited to be given such a fun and educational experience. Plus, I am able to work alongside my friends,” Strawbridge. Strawbridge said. She is joined by senior Kaitlyn Reagen as the team’s Safety Officers. The rest of the team includes: seniors Demetrius Rousos and Nathaniel Conway as the team’s financial consultants, seniors Ryan Sanderson and Nathan Simpson as the team’s payload and rocket designers, senior Charles Delmonico and junior Nina Echelmeyer are leading the recovery system for the team, senior Matthew Fortner is the team’s social media officer, and senior Andrew Megeath is the team’s computer programmer.
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CLUBS SPOTLIGHT
Earth Club keeps campus clean Reegan Minor Staff Writer
Earth Club consists of multiple students working to improve the environment and raise awareness about ways to help. “The main goal of Earth Club is to spark the minds of Northview students and to spread and environmentally friendly mindset throughout the student body,” senior club member Patrick Osinski said. The group has many guest speakers come in to inform students about problems concerning the local environment and how they could help. “An invasive species specialist came in to discuss a plant that was considered invasive to Northview’s property. The
Bogue EARTH CLUB MEMBERS ARE WORKING HARD TO HELP clean the NV campus to make it a better place.
NV is Respectful
Annalise Klacik Staff Writer
Have you ever wanted to be a part of something that promotes respect and teaches young teens how to navigate being respectful towards others and yourself? If so, you’re in luck. The Respect Club, led by English teachers Elizabeth Rauscher and fellow Jilian Stefango, might be for you. There are around 2030 kids who participate, and anyone can join at any time with no fees or dues in order to participate. Last year, they discussed many topics, ranging from consent to body positivity to self Have you ever wanted to be a part of something that promotes respect and teaches young teens how to navigate being respectful towards others and yourself? If so, you’re
in luck. The Respect Club, led by English teacher Elizabeth Raucher and fellow English teacher Jilian Stefango, might be for you. There are around 20-30 kids who participate, and anyone can join at any time with no fees or dues in order to participate. Last year, they discussed many topics, ranging from consent to body positivity to self esteem. “It depends on what students want to talk about,” Mrs. Rauscher said. Mrs. Rauscher hopes that the Respect Club starts conversations around the school about how to be kind to others, and also a conversation that talks about how to interact with others. “As a teacher, I’ve witnessed people not respect the boundaries of others,” Mrs. Rauscher said. Her hopes for the club are to empower people
to be comfortable enough to stand up to and report sexual harassment. Mrs. Rauscher and Mrs. Stefango have partnered with the Bethany House, who came to talk to the students on October 10th about domestic abuse. They partner together for Christmas donations and a spring cleaning at the Bethany House. Mrs. Rauscher hopes the partnership will allow students to see the signs of abuse, and that this will be powerful enough to go beyond Northview. “I think that there’s a need for this club to be school based,” Mrs. Rauscher said, “Sometimes we just need to feel positive about ourself.” She does hope to help the community, but also believes that in the end, her hopes for the club are more insular.
speaker then led our group outside and we were able to cut down many of the invaders,” Science teacher Michelle Bogue said. Other speakers inform the students of more ways to contribute to the environment around them to make Earth a better place. This group aided in the process of obtaining NV’s water bottle refill stations. They did so by supporting the cause and doing routine check- ups, making sure things were moving along. Earth Club is open to new members who can join by popping into one of the meetings held on the first and second Tuesdays of every month in Ms. Bogue’s room at the end of E hall.
Inclusive to all at NV Reegan Minor Staff Writer
NCompass is a student led group that focuses on bringing awareness to cultures of minorities. There are many different groups that individuals do not know about, which is the main goal of NCompass. NCompass was started by Media Specialist Darla Omey, Social Studies teacher Steve Kwiatkowski, and Media teacher Tami Blue. The group of teachers went to a workshop that was based on cultural competencies. The three teachers were then inspired to create the NCompass club. “Our group aims to make everyone at Northview feel in-
cluded,” Ms. Omey said. The group has followed through with multiple projects to raise awareness. When you hear the different holidays over the announcements, that’s because of NCompass. They also collaborated with the public library to create care packages for local shelters. “We seek to promote diversity of all kinds in Northview by raising awareness for topical issues relating to things like ethnicity, race, LGBTQ, and religion,” club member senior Kai Richmond said. NCompass meets every other Thursday and is always looking for new members.
World News
Chinese interns citizens Lindsey Hubay Co-Editor-in-Chief
It’s easy to be consumed by the current events in our own country, especially if other countries don’t want us to know what is going on there. Some think this is the case in Xinjiang, China. China is home to 15 million Turkish Muslims, specifically called Uighurs, and around one million of them are currently being held in what the Xinjiang governor is calling “vocational education and training programs,” according to NBCNews. com. Governor Shohrat Zakir describes the conditions within these camps as those like dorms and says the time there allows the Uighurs to acquire skills that fit them for a job. But as more information is discovered, the conditions and outcomes of these so called “programs” essentially turns out to be internment camps that are holding Uighurs because of their religious beliefs and practices, according to NBCNews. com.. A large reason behind the establishment of these camps, according to the Chinese government, is to counteract terror and extremism. Bu’ayixiemu Abuliz, the director of one camp, made it clear that the programs exist to change the minds and thoughts of those who live there, according to NBCNews.com. They go through classes that are implemented to prevent terrorist thoughts from forming, according to NBCNews.com. Most end up in a camp by partaking in inoffensive activities that usually pertain to the Islamic beliefs. These can include abstaining from alcohol or cigarettes or even giving a deceased love one a traditional Muslim burial instead of cremation, according to NBCNews.com.
How did Sylvania do on Report Card? Anastasia Carter Co-Editor-in-Chief
What grades do you consider “good?” Are you a straight “A” kind of kid or a passing “D”? Sylvania Schools is about average for the area, receiving a “B” on the state report card, but that “B” doesn’t really define us. The state report card is made up of six different categories: Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation Rate, Improving At-Risk K-3 Readers, and Prepared for Success. Our grades were as follows. Achievement: C Progress: A
Gap Closing: B Graduation Rate: B Improving At-Risk K-3 Readers: C Prepared for Success: D Whenever somebody gets back a report card, their eyes are going to be drawn to the lowest score. For Sylvania, the lowest score is a “D” in the Prepared for Success category. Some people see is that letter grade and they become discouraged. They shouldn’t let a letter bring them down, though, because that grade has a background. Part of this grade considers ACT score, which has been dropping in Ohio over the past couple of years, according to the Director of Teaching and
Learning Alex Clarkson. Since about 2015, the district has dropped by about 3% points in that area. Concerned parents wanting to know what the district is doing about this don’t have to worry. “It’s an important concern for us, but I would immediately channel them back over to the programs for ACT prep that we’ve been instituting. (There is) the college prep challenge that they’ve been advertising. We do late start stuff. We do after-school sessions. We have digital practice. We do parent club sponsored testing,” Mr. Clarkson said. On the other hand of the Prepared for Success category, Sylvania does have a larg-
er score in AP participation, but this only earns 0.3 points for each student vs. the ACT, which earns a point per student. One of the issues with the state report card is the lack of data from past years. Only certain categories allow you to look back on previous years’ scores. This does not allow you to see the change in how Sylvania has either grown or not as a school and a district. Socioeconomics are reflected in the Gap Closing score of the report card. There are subgroups which include Asian or Pacific Islander, white or non-Hispanic, Hispanic, multiracial, economic disadvantage, black or
non-Hispanic, English learners, and students with disabilities. Each subgroup is given a goal they must achieve. “On Gap Closing we do better and it shows that we generally, compared to the rest of the people in the state, do a pretty good job of making sure our subgroups are getting to the point where they need to be,” Mr. Clarkson said. This is an important category because it allows those students to be able to achieve goals instead of putting everyone at the same level and not giving them the specific help they need. Other schools around Sylvania did pretty similar unless they are in a drastically differ-
ent environment. In the district report card communication letter, Mr. Clarkson said, “This ‘B’ keeps us in good company with similar districts, such as Perrysburg, Maumee, and Anthony Wayne, and ahead of many others.” Other Districts Overall Washington Local: D Springfield: B Toledo: D Perrysburg: B Bowling Green: C Evergreen: B Ottawa Hills: A Anthony Wayne: B Maumee: B For more information about the state report card, visit https://reportcard.education. ohio.gov/.
EDITORIALS
October 18, 2019
Shaming women with the S-word must stop When women use these terms against each other we only hurt ourselves
“... A woman who behaves or dresses in an overtly sexual way,” this is part of how Webster’s Dictionary defines the s-word. Not sure what the s-word is? Keep reading, you’ll figure it out. First off, what’s with the fact that it only applies to women? There are so many derogatory words for women and they’re all awful and way overused for absolutely no reason. Women can’t even wear a dress and walk down the street without someone stopping them, yelling at them, or getting out of their car to approach them. Before I got my license, I can recall multiple times when I was walking to work, to the store, or to wherever I wanted to go, w h e n someone stopped their car next to me and tried to get me to talk to them or come back with them and it’s not a good feeling when this happens. This is beyond the point though. I shouldn’t be shamed
for wanting to wear a dress or a not just me, it’s all women and anyskirt that doesn’t come down to my one who identifies as a female who should not be shamed. knees. But My clothing choices and how it’s many people I choose to be with in my lifetime shouldn’t have any affect on what you call me. This s-word, along with many other words, is used way too frequently in everyday conversations. When I sit and talk with my friends this word is almost always used, at least once, to describe someone or their actions. They tell me about how some girl is always hanging out with the boys and she’s never with girls so she’s obviously doing something with them. These assumptions are foolish. All this push for women to be treated equal, yet women are still referring one another by nasty words. Words that are used to tear us down. It’s necessary women stop using the word. We should be supporting each other, not destroying one another. Women need to take a stand and stop using the s-word. The less the word is used in day-to-day conversation, the more chances we have of it never being used again. People just repeat what they hear; so if they don’t hear it from us, they won’t say it. This could be our changing point. Our goal: for the next generation to never know the word slut existed.
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Free speech still exists in America, even for the NBA
This past weekend, Daryl their profits. Morey, General Manager of the However, this incident is not Houston Rockets, posted a curi- just a frightening reminder that ous image to his Twitter. It was companies will gladly place money a simple block of text on a white over morals. background that said “FIGHT It is important to note that no FOR FREEDOM, STAND WITH Chinese citizens were offended by HONG KONG.” Morey’s post. A pretty harmless communiI can say this with certainty, as qué of Morey’s personal political Morey posted on Twitter, which is opinion on the recent pro-de- completely banned in China. The mocracy protests in Hong Kong, Chinese response is one entireright? ly manufactured by the Chinese Not in the eyes of China. Communist Party. Immediately, the backlash Thus, efforts by the NBA and was palpable. The Chinese gov- American companies to curtail poernment, the Chinese Basketball liticized statements by employees Association, and Chinese enter- are essentially by proxy attempts tainment company Tencent all by China to mitigate the free exannounced that without any fur- pression of political views, espether ado, all ties with the Rockets cially those that speak out against would be the brutalsevered. Yes, that’s correct. We ity of the Prior to hinese now live in a time where Cregime. Morey’s comment, the phrase “Fight for The H o u s reaction of freedom” is considered the NBA ton was a r g u a b l y deeply offensive, and cor- and the the most Ro cke ts’ porations, instead of suppopular ownership NBA team porting the free speech is a microin China. of rights of their employees, cosm Suffice it an alarmto say, that will prostrate themselves ing trend: rocket has before an oppressive for- cp aon mi e scrashed. Mo- eign government in des- i m p l e rey’s job perate attempts to save mc eennst oi nrgsecurity was intheir profits ship to prestantly in vent conjeopardy. Houston’s ownership troversial statements from heavily considered firing him due endangering their profits overseas to the potential loss of profit from in China. the Chinese market, according to Just take the gaming company The Ringer. Blizzard Entertainment for examThe NBA released a state- ple, which just banned a pro gamment, saying that the Chinese re- er from competing in any of their sponse was “regrettable” and that tournaments simply because he Morey’s comments were “deeply voiced support for the Hong Kong offensive to Chinese fans.” protesters. Yes, that’s correct. We now As Americans, we are entitled live in a time where the phrase to freely voice our opinions, no “Fight for freedom” is considered matter how foreign totalitarians deeply offensive, and corpora- feel about it. tions, instead of supporting the We should not allow our freefree speech rights of their employ- dom of expression to be comproees, will prostrate themselves be- mised because corporations want fore an oppressive foreign govern- to guarantee financial gain. -Daniel Klein ment in desperate attempts to save
Question “You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink,”No matter what the teacher does, the student has to put in the effort and make learning and completing work a priority.” - Mr. Wachowiak
4 Actually dancing at a school dance EDITORIALS
October 18, 2019
Is it so hard to dance appropriately in public? Why do teenagers feel the need to express themselves sexually at school dances? Through the decades, school dances have become increasingly more inappropriate. From casual dancing and slow dancing to grinding it out on the dance floor. Northview’s 2019 Homecoming was supposed to have been grind circle free; the administration hoped the dancing would be like it was in the 80’s and 90’s, helping to really bring the theme, Dancing Through the Decades, to life.
In all honesty there was way less inappro- Probably only slightly letting down the hopes priate dancing this past Saturday than in past held by the administration for that night. years, and I was The enshocked. tire crowd was “It was nice to see kids Adding spread out more to the allu- actually laughing and having throughout the sion of actually gym instead of a good time, I felt more being in a difjust all compactcomfortable being there ferent decade, ed into the midpeople danced dle, which was without all the grinding.” as if they were different. right in the midFor me, it dle of a different era. was nice to see kids actually laughing and That said, there was still a grind circle. having a good time, I felt more comfortable
being there without all the grinding. Jumping around all crazy is one of my favorite ways to dance and I’m so happy I was able to do that this time without feeling out of place. I hope to see this type of dancing more and more at all the school events, carried on through danceGOLD, Turnabout, and Prom. Students: Save the grinding for another time, your teachers and friends don’t want to see you getting down on the dance floor like that. - Hailey Brothag & Anastasia Carter
The love/hate relationship with fall Easily the best time of year
With leaves changing from green to vibrant shades of orange and everyone’s favorite pumpkin spice latte returning to coffee shops, fall is easily the best time of year. There are so many reasons to love the change of seasons once we start easing into September, October, and November. When it comes to Northview, autumn brings annual traditions to eager students. Football games and “Friday night lights” are something that come to mind when thinking about the start of the school year. Another exciting fall opportunity is Homecoming, which nearly everyone can look forward to. Despite the chilly weather on the night of the dance, both boys and girls can dress up and have fun with their friends. Those participating in the theatre program or just anyone who enjoys coming out and supporting the arts, have NV’s fall musical, Working, to look forward to. Students spend the majority of the season learning songs, dance numbers, and lines in order to wow their audience. This year, you can come see the fall musical on November 21 to November 24. Outside of NV, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the return of fall that will plaster a smile onto your face. Many people like making trips over to MacQueen’s Apple Orchard, or will enjoy picking pumpkins and playing with fuzzy bunnies at Gust Brothers Pumpkin Farm. It also seems like it’s tradition to take pictures for Instagram in the corn field during the fall season. The holidays are another reason why fall should make anyone happy. The first time you can whip out a sweater after consecutively warm
days always brings anticipation for the fun times with family and friends to come. Halloween, which is a classic autumn holiday, is just around the corner and will easily excite kids, teens, or adults. For many, it’s also the turning point for decorators to take out their Thanksgiving and winter holiday decorations. Just remember, without fall, we probably wouldn’t have caramel apples or pumpkin flavored drinks, so there’s no reason to let the cold weather bring you down. - Regan Fordham
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A whole season of sneezes
The first smell of the crisp fall air, the transition from iced coffee to hot lattes, and the stores lined with “spooky season” decorations make most people happy… but it gives me a headache. Literally. Despite my (minimal) desire to participate in fall activities, my allergies get terrible with season changes and the moment I step outside I get a headache. Gust Brothers Farm looks cute on the Instagram feed, but the constant sniffling and sneezing just isn’t worth it for me. The weather also isn’t my favorite thing either. In the morning it’s too cold, so I typically wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt or I throw a jean jacket over every outfit. But when school gets out, it tends to be much warmer and then I’m uncomfortable. The temperatures in the school building also tend to differentiate so much from room to room, so it feels like no outfit will ever keep you warm or cool enough. Personally, fall really signifies that summer
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has come to an end and for me saying goodbye to those memories isn’t the easiest. Fall means that the late nights turn into the sun setting at 7pm and you spend your weekends studying instead of hanging out with your friends for hours. For a procrastinator like me, accepting that it’s studying season takes a lot of self discipline and the addition of college applications this fall has not made it any easier. While most are going to Halloweekends, I’m stuck figuring out how to write my college essays. Last but perhaps the most significant reason I don’t like fall is because it’s basic. Not to say you shouldn’t like something because everyone else does, but when it comes to fall it seems like everyone likes it without explanation. You’ll ask someone why they like fall and their response will be “Because it’s FALL!” If they do explain why they like fall, it usually has to do with the activities that come with the new season and I’ll admit those are fun. But in the grand scheme of things, the season can be enjoyable. For me, it just takes a little extra coffee and a box of tissues to get through it. Lindsey Hubay
EDITORIALS
October 18, 2019
School anxiety, we need break Homework, tests, exams, pop-quizzes, activities, clubs, sports, dances, standardized testing, and thoughts of the future are just some of the stressors high schoolers may face when thinking about school. However, when talking about what causes anxiety, schools like to point to social media, lack of sleep, partying, and other distractions instead of blaming all of the inconveniences that come with school. Schools often tell students that in order to be successful after high school, we should take as many honors or AP classes as possible, but they also say we should focus on extracurriculars and community service. Honors and AP classes are challenging though, and many students who take these courses have high expectations, so their goal for the class is to get an “A”. This can take a lot of time and energy though.
For example, in many classes, teachers will give out at least 30 minutes of homework every night. This might not sound like a lot, but if someone gets assigned the bare minimum
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think that it’s important to take time for myself to chill out. Students spend six hours and 50 minutes at school, not to mention more time if they’re in sports or activities, and sometimes
ly worried about their GPA, or tests or homework that they have, and now that I’m a junior I have to worry about the ACT and getting into college. Sometimes I just need to take a break,” junior Ava Tuschman said. Teachers and administrators are always telling us that watching Netflix or scrolling through social media is a waste of time, but sometimes going on Instagram or Snapchat is a quick way to destress for a few minutes. For a lot of students, taking time for themselves is the only way they can relax. Going to different events and scrolling through social media may not be the best thing for students who choose to completely neglect their schoolwork, but if you want to take breaks to improve your mental health, by all means, take a break. - Taryn Wachowiak
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after spending so much time thinking about school, I just want to go home and watch “Criminal Minds” for a couple hours to get my mind off of everything. “People at school are constant-
Mr. Pugh's first impressions There were big shoes to fill after former Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty moved to Highland Elementary, but current Principal Mark Pugh is certainly ending his first quarter here with pride. After spending nine weeks overseeing a high school with more than 1,300 teenagers, one of the biggest questions we’re all asking is ‘what does Mr. Pugh think of NV so far?’ “I think the people are absolutely outstanding, students and staff included,” he said. Overall, his general opinion of NV is immensely positive, even if it is a pretty drastic switch from elementary school to high school.
“It’s a lot bigger here. The students are bigger, the job is bigger, everything is bigger,” he said. Being at a school like NV means that there are plenty of opportunities ahead of the students and staff every year. Some of these exciting events include danceGOLD and Homecoming, which Mr. Pugh is able to play a part in. “I want the kids to have a good time because there’s a lot that goes into preparing [danceGOLD]. Homecoming, as well,” he said. Even though planning events like dances and fundraisers can be nerve-wracking, Mr. Pugh is excited.
“It’s all new experiences,” he said. “I know it sounds cheesy, but it’s pretty close to waking up to Christmas morning every single day.” Whenever I’m walking between classes, I constantly see Mr. Pugh smiling at the students passing by and occasionally stopping them to chat. “I’m pretty enthusiastic,” Mr. Pugh said. “I like to talk and connect with kids in the hallways, classrooms, and the cafeteria.” A bright face during a stressful day of school can boost anyone’s mood, which makes relating to the students at NV much easier. Something that makes the bond
he is building with his students even better is that some of the kids who grew up with him at Highland are joining him back at NV. Members of our current freshman and sophomore classes are former Highland students. “It’s cool to see kids when they’re first starting out and then again during their last four years,” he said. “It’s a totally different group of kids here,” Mr. Pugh said, “so I’m really just trying to learn as much as I can this year.” He’s not allowed to say which school he likes better, but let’s plan on winning him over if we haven’t already. -Regan Fordham
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“Mr. Pugh is so funny, or at least tries to be. He always knows how to lighten the mood and make someone feel better. We haven’t gotten to see any of the decisions he’s made yet, but I’m sure he’s going to be a great principal.” - senior Emma Eschbach
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“I haven’t actually had a full conversation with Mr. Pugh, but he seems like he’s funny and cool. He wants to get to know all of the students at NV and I like him. I liked Mr. Swaggerty, but I’m excited to get to know Mr. Pugh.” - junior Blake Hinojosa
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“I remember Mr. Pugh from fifth grade, but I never really actually talked to him. I’m excited to see what he’s like and how he’s different in high school.” - sophomore Trey Szykowny
“I never had Mr. Swaggerty, so there is no one to compare Mr. Pugh with. I have heard many good things about him and he is very funny on the announcements. He knows how to lighten the mood and he always has a good attitude about things.” -freshman Sarah Gross
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No matter who you are or what you do from day to day, we all have one thing in common, time management. If Mr. Malcolm has taught me anything in AP Economics thus far, it’s that all resources are scarce and time heads the top of the list. How we spend our time is often how we spend our lives. We prioritize, we schedule, we even plan weeks ahead of time just to make sure we can fit everything in and if you’re anything like me you often end up overwhelmed- and over-scheduled. When we fail to manage our time effectively, we end up stressed. To be honest, I am currently writing this story three days after it was due. With Homecoming this weekend and the production of the newspaper this week along with a French debate I don’t wanna lose, my week has been incredibly frustrating and stressful and I know I am not alone in the amount of nights I’ve spent in tears. I think one of the challenging aspects of high school is trying to manage your time wisely, yet still falling short with the amount of time you have. For instance, I knew the month leading up to Homecoming would be super busy because I’m class secretary. There’s a LOT of jobs that have to happen behind the scenes to make homecoming run smoothly (so please think twice before you hate on it), so including that in my schedule was vital. But also this week I had an AP Statistics test, and AP Econ test, an AP Government test, and as I previously mentioned, a debate on separation of church and state- but all in French. It felt like no matter how well I planned my days out, which sometimes means down to the minute, I still needed more time. It’s an incredibly frustrating feeling to know you’re trying your best, but you feel limited by the hours in a day. When this is the problem, there is no solution. For me, I also feel like I’m letting those around me down. As you’ve already been able to tell since this very story is “late work”, some of my tasks were not completed on time. This means that other people who were counting on me to have something done by a specific time, were left hanging dry and waiting on me to finish my part. I also can’t help but think about what teachers think when they see my test grades aren’t as high as maybe they should have been. Did she study? Does she not care? I know it may seem like a stretch, but when you let yourself down it feels like you’re letting everyone else down too. At the end of the day, I know that this is another week that will come and go. There will be weeks just like this one, easier weeks, and heaven forbid but maybe there will be even harder weeks. I still have to write three college essays, so I’m thinking I still have a few rough weeks ahead of me. But if there’s one light at the end of the tunnel, it’s that we’re not alone in this. If it weren’t for my friends, times like these would be really dark. So don’t be afraid to reach out to those around you. There’s a plethora of kids experiencing some of the same things you are, and the moment that we start to count on each other is the moment it all becomes a little easier.
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Homecoming 2019
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Students danced through the decades on October 12 to the theme of the 20’s, 50’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s eras at the Homecoming dance. Homecoming is put on by the Senior Class Government every year, who have been hard at work for months to get ready for the event. “I think the dance was a huge improvement. Everyone loved the music and had a blast,” Senior Class President Sereena Jallad said. The festivities started at the 80’s themed Football game Friday night where senior Lauren Loss was announced as Homecoming Queen. The rest of senior Homecoming Court consisted of Lydia Ludwig, Paige Beattie, Cecile Schrediah, and Bianca Hrynciw. Junior Jillian Turner, sophomore Kate Lavallette, and freshman Georgia Palko made up the rest of the court. “It was crazy. It seemed unreal at first. I was blown away,” Homecoming Queen Lauren Loss said. Class Government and Student Council members showed up to school at 8am on Saturday morning to finish the final touches on the decorations. “Decorating was so much fun because I got to spend time with friends and I was able to get to know new people,” Student Council member Frankie Murra
said. Traditionally, students dress up, take pictures, and get dinner with dates and friends before arriving to the dance which began at 8pm. “The dance was a lot of fun this year. The grind circle eventually disappeared half way through the dance and everyone was just fun dancing,” junior Fiona McDaniel said.
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Seniors Jadon Thompson and Bryonna Davis dancing at Homecoming in 2019
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ANNA ADÈLE Half-way across the planet is the country of Ukraine. This country is home to Ukrainian exchange student, Ann Baiurchak. Giving a novel of differences between schooling in the United States of America and in Ukraine, here are some of the most dramatic differences that Baiurchak has noticed. First off, “we have to study 15 subjects and we can’t choose them. Everyone studies the same. We don’t have any fun classes like; Theatre Workshop and Drama. We only have Art, Music and Gym,” said Baiurchak. Another big difference is that in the USA, we can be in school and still participate in musicals, sports, and have a job. Overall, Baiurchaksaid that she is living her dreams being here in the USA.
She might be speaking English, but don’t let that fool you, coming all the way from the beautiful country of France, say “bonjour” to Adèle Guillaume. According to Guillaume some of the biggest differences between her school in Laval, France and Northview, is the teachers are much more friendly here. “You can talk to them and not be afraid to ask questions and laugh with them,” said Guillaume. Another difference that Guillaume said was, “the classes are much shorter so I don’t get bored.” Guillaume is so honored to be here for the 2019-2020 school year and is enthusiastic for the rest of the school year.
Landing in America from the African country of Mali, is foreign exchange student Mahadougou Diarra. “The schools here are so much bigger than back in Mali. At my school, the boys and girls are separated unlike here at Northview,” said Diarra. Something that she found very different is the amount of sports we have here. In Mali, there aren’t any sports like hockey, tennis, swimming, lacrosse, etc. There’s just volleyball and basketball at her school. “During school, the students don’t change classrooms, only the teacher,” said Diarra. Their school days are from 8am to 4pm with no extracurriculars after school. Diarra is super excited to be here at Northview for the 2019-2020 school year and is looking forward to all of the fun events going on this year.
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Flying over the ocean from Bramois, Switzerland is Melissa Aymon. However, spending most of her time in the city of Sion, Switzerland, she has been long awaiting her trip of a lifetime to America. There are a few differences that Aymon has noticed between schools here in the states, and in Switzerland. For starters, schools in Switzerland don’t have extracurriculars. “In Switzerland we have a 2 hour lunch break. We can leave school, go out with friends and do what we want to do,” Aymon said. Another difference is , “In Switzerland, we use books, paper and we can’t see our grades until we get our report card.” Overall, Aymon is more than thrilled to be here at Northview for her study abroad.
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What choirs are you in? Northview Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Harmony Road Show. What was your favorite song you’ve sang? Creep in Harmony roadshow last year. How long have you been singing? I have been singing since seventh grade. Who is your biggest inspiration (musically or not)? My biggest inspiration would probably be my choir director, Jeremy Davis. How many hours a week do you practice? Around 16 hours (choirs and rehearsals combined). What other activities are you involved in? Theatre. What musicals/plays have you done? I have done Les Miserables, Songs for a New World, Cinderella, Exhibit This!, Little Women, Mamma Mia!, Radium Girls, Godspell and am currently in Working. Do you take private lessons? If so, with who? I took private lessons with Northview Alum Natalie Szczerba over the summer.
Arriving in America all the way from Germany, is foreign exchange student, Lisa Drews. Drews has noticed many differences in schooling here in America and back home in Germany. “I like American schools because there are so many different classes to choose from,” said Drews. After school in Germany, there aren’t any clubs or extracurriculars to choose from after school. “We don’t have choir, band, or sports because after school you go home and not do anything else,” said Drews. One of the things that Drews likes most about schools here in America is our school spirit. “I love the spirit here, back home in Germany, we don’t have any football games or homecoming,” said Drews.
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What does it mean to impeach? Daniel Klein Staff Writer
If you give a cursory look at the news today (or the past few weeks, for that matter) you may see one word on repeat in the headlines: impeachment. But what exactly does that entail? Impeachment, the process of being charged with misconduct, is first outlined in Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution, where it notes that the President, as well as the Vice President and “all civil Officers”, may be removed from office for the crimes of “treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors.” Unfortunately, the Constitution does not elaborate any further than those crimes, meaning that over the years, there has been a wide range of interpretation of what is or is not an “impeachable” offense. Impeachment is similar to being charged with a crime. Rather than going to court with a regular jury and a regular judge, the President takes part in a special trial occurring in Congress. Unlike being charged with a crime, the only punishment that the
President can face as a result of impeachment is removal from office. Although, being removed from the office of the President of the United States may open the door to further criminal investigations. Impeachment begins in the House of Representatives, where any representative may suggest an investigation into offenses by the President or another official.
mittee will vote on these articles, and if they are approved, the entire House will vote whether to impeach the President. Next, if a majority of the House votes to impeach, a “trial” of sorts occurs, where the House committee will act as the “prosecution” against the President, with the
Clinton, keeping him in office. No President has ever been removed from office as a result of impeachment proceedings. President Trump has come under fire due to the contents of a whistleblower report, filed by an anonymous White House worker. The report alleges that President Trump, during a July 25 phone call to the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, attempted to solicit assistance from Ukraine in finding damaging information on Joe Biden, the Democratic frontrunner for the 2020 election. The whistleblower alleges that this is a “flagrant violation of law or executive order,” and that it “undermines the U.S. government’s efforts to deter foreign interference in elections.” Proponents of President Trump’s impeachment are accusing the President of crimes ranging from bribery and extortion to obstruction of justice and betrayal of his oath of office.
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1868, and that was for disobeying Congress. Then, over a century later, Richard Nixon would come under investigation by the House of Representatives due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal. However, President Nixon re-
Senate serving as the “jury.” After the “trial” is concluded, if a majority of the Senate votes to impeach, then the President will be removed from office, with the Vice President taking over. The year 2019 is certainly not the first time that a President has become embroiled in the affairs of impeachment. The first President to ever be impeached was Andrew Johnson, in
signed before a vote on his impeachment could take place, and he was subsequently pardoned by his former Vice President, Gerald Ford, before he could be charged with any crimes. Finally, in 1998, President Bill Clinton was charged with perjury and obstruction of justice for lying about his involvement in an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Clinton was impeached in the House, however, the Senate voted to acquit
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What does Friday Night look like? Friday’s are surrounded with hype and energy. Everyone has their own way of experiencing the night. Students dressed from head to toe in clothes for the theme of the game that week line up to buy their tickets outside of the stadium. The Wildcat Marching Band lines up in parade-formation to get ready to march into the stadium. Parents wait on the edge of their seats to see this kids play on the field or march at half time. Cheerleaders cheer on or football team. At the center of all of this is the football team. So how does each night look for everyone? - Eve Gross & Mackenzie Lisowski
“The North” Marching Band Cheerleaders
Every week students dress themselves according to certain themes for the student section. In the end, the hopes are having fun, and maybe winning the BCSN Belt in the process. Before the game, groups of friends typically meet and get ready for the game together, then they head over. Typically during the game everyone hangs around their friends in the student section, which was named “The North” last year. Seniors stand up front, and everyone fights for a good spot. Staying in the spot throughout the game is essential if you want it the whole time. “I al- most never leave the student section during the game because then my spot will be taken, unless it’s for a soft pretzel. Those are insane,” senior Paige Bettie said. After the game, students meet up with their friends to go out to dinner. Some popular spots include Frickers and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Being in Northview’s band is a great way to get involved. They begin learning even before the football season begins. It all starts at band camp during the summer. This is where they teach the freshmen the basics of high school band. During school, they’ll start by learning their pregame sequence. “Once we’re finished learning pregame, we’ll learn our first halftime show so that we can play it during our first game,” senior Daven Sarikonda said. The day of the game, they will get into their uniforms, gather their instruments, and march to the stadium or load everything onto the buses. During the game, they will play their general stand tunes and drumline will play cadences. They play the halftime show, then during the third quarter, they get to hang out with friends, get food, and meet members of the other band. After the game, they like to go out to eat or to someone’s house.
Cheerleaders hold big responsibilities. The biggest responsibility, is keeping the community watching the football game excited. From the student section to the parents, it is their job to keep the energy up and cheer on the football team. But how do they prepare? “We always eat together as a team before the games,” senior Katy Rady says, “then we go into the gym and warm up before going out to the field or bus.” As for the themes of the games, they try to coordinate what they’re wearing, whether it be hair bows, special socks, or shirts. During the games, the girls have many different routines. “We have about eight band dances and longer cheers memorized, as well as a lot of short chants that we’ll call depending on the game and what the band is playing,” Rady says. Afterwards, some of them will go out to eat together.
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Before the games, each football player has a similar routine. Their main goal is to get into their “zone” and focus on the game ahead. Some common practices include stretches, listening to music, and of course getting in a good meal before gametime. Throughout the day, a great deal of the football teams “pre-gaming” includes watching film. During the game, the football team has the biggest job. “On the field, I’m considered a leader of the team and I help keep everyone in the game,” senior Rece Lehman said. The team tried to stay focused on their plays and their common goal - winning the game. After the timer buzzes, The football team, band, the cheerleaders, and student section join forces for the playing of the Alma Mater, Fight Song, and Sweet Caroline when NV takes the win. Post-game, the players take down time to relax, hang out with their family and friends, recap with their teammates.
Inclusion for all during Project Unify
JUNIOR JAXON Davis races down the field with the ball, helping to score a goal for his team. NV is only one chapter of the Special Olympics. There are many participating schools in the area and around the country.
Regan Fordham Opinions Editor Project Unify is a group who’s top priority is to bring people together. This group consists of high school students both with and without disabilities. These individuals come together as one to play in many athletic sporting events. Project Unify aims to assist the community in becoming more accepting of people with differences. “Our group of students show how everyone has their own strengths and talents,” Special Education teacher Jessica Minard said.
This Northview group allows for people to come together when they otherwise may have never crossed paths. “I love watching peers become natural friends,” Ms. Minard said. The club also gives students the opportunity to work alongside people who may not be exactly like them. Students involved are able to develop better teamwork skills by having to work together. “I have really come to enjoy working with my peers who have disabilities,” group member junior Jaxon Davis said. Project Unify participates in soccer, volleyball, basketball, track, and kickball. “We always appreciate the large crowd and abundant support for our students,” Minard said.
For some, this group has helped shape their lives. “It has truly changed my perspective on life by showing me that everyone is capable of amazing things,” Davis said. The team of students have two practices before each of their big games, which are always before that sport’s varsity team plays Southview High School. The group’s next game will take place before the Boys’ Basketball team plays Southview this upcoming season. Project Unify is always searching for new students to add to their team and anyone is able to join by speaking with Ms. Minard in room D8. PICTURE CREDITS TO HAILEY BROTHAG
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Volleyball wraps up regular season heads into tourneys Grant Hartnett Staff Writer
The Volleyball team finished up their season 15-7 as they finished their last regular season game on October 10, taking down the Generals three sets to one. The LadyKats’ finished up their conference play 10-4, finishing second in the league. The Wildcats were led all year by senior talent Hannah Frame. Frame just reached a milestone that no LadyKat volleyball player has ever done, 1,000 career kills. Northview, who had a remarkable year, was faced with a hard schedule as they feel it will suit them best for tournament time. The Ladykats take on a new season though as their first tournament game was on October 19 at 11 A.M. The LadyKats faced off with Sandusky at Notre Dame Academy. Junior Libero Emma Dukate has been great for the LadyKats all year. “We are looking to play an intense game against Perrysburg in the district final, but first we have to battle with Sandusky in the semifinals,” Dukate said. The Volleyball team looks to make a run in the tournament starting on October 19.
Tennis takes on sectionals Elizabeth Humberger Business Editor
The Girls’ Varsity Tennis team came in third in the Northern Lakes League and overall the team’s record
was 9-6 for the season. The NLL took place on September 24 and 25. Doubles team senior Lauren Loss and freshman Brynn Chaffee came in first and made it to day two of Districts at Bowling Green State University. The doubles team of sophomore Sophia Campbell and junior Jillian Turner came in third. While the team didn’t really use any new strategies this season, they were able to find the “weaker” players and see how the other teams played and use it to their advantage. “Double-backing” is a method they used in doubles where both players move to the baseline to defend against the net player.
Coach Mark Fischer promotes tennis as “a fun and rewarding sport.” This year Northview has the biggest tennis program with 46 players. “The biggest challenge is trying to work with so many girls with limited coaches,” Coach Fischer said. The team is very close with not only each other, but other teams as well. They became especially close to Bowling Green’s team. “We are a great team and we don’t ever deal with drama,” Campbell said. The team always helps each other out at games and helps to bring spirits up. The team this year is very successful and are very happy with all they have achieved this year.
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Girls’ Soccer team preps for tournament season Ella Lockshin Staff Writer
This year the Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team has played 13 games, and scored numerous goals. Their record is 5-6-2, so far this season. The team’s new coach, Mark Delverne has helped the girls throughout the season. “He is a super fun coach! He expects us to do our best effort,” junior Ella Delverne, the coach’s daughter, said. His main goals for the team are to communicate with each other, work hard, and have good team defense. Next, will be training for tournament season. “We play elimination style, so if you lose, you’re out,” senior Sereena Jallad said. The girls began tournament play Wednesday. They have been preparing all season for tournaments, striving to make it to sectionals. Recently, as a team, the girls have been playing okay, “We only win about half of our games, but we are connecting really well as a team,” Jallad said. Coach Delverne thinks the girls will be unbeatable during tournament season. The girls make memories, along with playing sport itself. “I’ve loved every minute with my teammates,” Jallad said. Junior, Mia Creech is the goalie on the Varsity team. Her greatest strength is, “how well I come out on one versus ones.” “I hope we all play to our full potential during playoffs and we all work as a team,” Creech said.
“I hope we all play to our full potential during playoffs and we all work as a team.” - Mia Creech
Boys’ Soccer looks to finish strong after big wins Maia Dray Staff Writer
Almost finished with their season, the Boys’ Varsity Soccer team is still going strong, and does not show signs of stopping. The team has a 9-2-2 record. Clutching wins over Napoleon, Petersburg, and Southview. Under the coaching of Kirk Brazeau, the boys have improved on the field and have become better as a team and as individuals. “It’s my escape zone from everything in the real world,” senior forward Eli Humeniuk. Soccer gives the boys time to relax and enjoy time out of the stress of everyday life. “It’s like coach says, ‘the money is in the details’,” said sophomore Tamer Khrawesh. The team is playing in sectionals against Start high school at 5pm at Timberstone junior high.
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Water Polo churned it up this season Grant Hartnett Staff Writer
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With fall sports making a big turn on their seasons, Water polo is looking strong throughout the start of the season. The team, which is made up of students from around the Sylvania schools, are holding their own against some of the big power houses. On August 24 the Sylvania team traveled to Cincinnati for a tournament where they had their best game of the year to date. The team was down by four goals and late in the game made a comeback, winning by two goals against Milford High School. The Water Polo team practices for two hours every day except Friday, with games on Saturday and Sunday. The practices consist of conditioning, throwing, plays, and preparation. “My favorite part about playing water polo is getting to play with all my teammates,” junior Adrian Almeida said. The team usually travels to invitationals or tournaments on the weekends, but they do just play head to head games against local teams. The water polo team was in action on October 15 and you can catch them at States on the 25 and 26 at Princeton.
LOOKING FOR A teammate to pass the ball to is junior Aaron Krajicek while freshman Will Boyer guards him.
Girls’ Golf comes to a close Grant Hartnett Staff Writer
The Girls’ Golf team has come to a halt after having a solid year on the links. Girls’ Golf, which sometimes does not get advertised like the big name sports around the school, held their own in the league this year. The LadyKats finished fourth in the league and finished the regular season with a record of 5-5. The season came to an end when the LadyKats lost in the sectional invitational at Heatherdowns Country Club where they came up a little bit short. Leading the way for the Kats golf team all year was senior Kiki Confer who led the team with the average 45.6, shortly behind her was first year golfer senior Madi
Williamson. “This was my first year playing golf and I really loved it. If I could redo high school I would've played golf all four years for sure,” senior Williamson said. As for some new girls on the LadyKat team the team also had a brand new head coach. John Eckhart, who was the assistant for two years prior to becoming the head coach, was pleased with the teams’ performance this season. “I thought that the team played well considering we had lost senior leadership from the previous year,” Coach Eckhart. The team looks to build off of the past year as the team graduates four seniors who all had a key contribution on the team this year.
Boys’, Girls’ Cross Country finishes seasons strong Abigail Clark Staff Writer
Cross Country doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves, but it should. The Varsity teams are constantly working, even if they don’t always take first. Currently, both the Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity teams are sitting on an average of 10th place in their meets overall. But it doesn’t take away the hard work they put in constantly to better themselves and their team, and pursue their goal of making it to States, winning NLL’s, and getting a great PR.
The athletes practice everyday after school from 3-4:30pm, and during those practices, they can run anywhere from 4-12 miles a day. At the end of the week, they can run up to 60 miles, not including during meets. “We have been doing a lot of harder races, but all of these hard races are actually helping us mentally and physically because it helps us prepare for our goals,” junior and Varsity XC runner Gabe Singh said. Overall, XC has been doing well and they’re only getting better. You can catch the Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity team October 26 at Hedges Boyer Park.
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During this 2019 season, the Boys’ Golf team has hit far. In the NLL Tournament, the team came up short and finished second in the NLL Tournament. But, the Cats obtained their raining title of NLL Champs for the third consecutive year by accumulating enough points in the regular season. Throughout the history of Northview golf, there have been eight titles awarded, six of which belong to NV. Out of the six trophies, the boys hold five. “The highlight of this season was definitely winning NLL’s and moving on to the sectional and district tournament,” senior Brendyn Pyles said. Under the coaching of Mike Czerniakowski, many of the boys have been placed in first, second, and third team all NLL. The first team consists of Adam Czerniakowski and Cam Donahue. Ted Schroyer and Lucas Patterson were awarded second team, and Charlie Riggs
and Max Adamshick were placed on third team. During the last regular season match, NV took a victory over St. Francis 155-164, with Riggs and Czerniakowski with the lowest hits of 38. Sectional finals faced the golf team with difficult weather conditions, but it was nothing NV couldn’t handle. Overall, the goal for this tournament was to qualify for Districts. The top team qualified, with NV landing in third place with an overall score of 327. The top five teams moving onto Districts are Perrysburg, St. John’s, Anthony Wayne, St. Francis, and NV. The boys took third place at the District invitational at Red Hawk Golf Course coming up just short of the state tournament. “I see the future of NV golf looking very good. We have five very good junior golfers that are going to go very far next year,” Pyles said.
DRIVING THE BALL in a dual match is senior golfer Brendyn Pyles against the Napoleon Wildcats where NV came out victorious 178-143. TUSCHMAN
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$900 raised from teacher softball game Gillian Myslinski News Editor
The Gold Team may not have won the fourth annual Charity softball game this year, but they didn’t lose either. On September 26 they tied The Black Team when they were forced to call the game off as it got too dark to play due to a miscommunication of not having the stadium lights turned on, according to Black Team captain John Eckhart. The teams had to cut player introductions and mid game entertainment in order to ensure the game would be finished while it was still light out. The game ended in a tie which led to a disagreement that both teams believe that they would have won the game. ”I think before the darkness hit we had a strong lead and it started to become difficult to see. If the lights would have been on, no question we would have won,” Mr. Eckhart said. On the other side the Gold Team also believes that they would have won the game. “We had one out and a runner on first, there is no doubt we would have won the game,” Gold Team captain Andy Roth said. Aside from the disagreement there is one thing that the teams could agree on and that is the highlight of the game went to Gold Team member Brian Blakeman for the inside the park home run. Even though the game was cut short the turnout was still very good. “I was happy there were lots of parents, students, and people in the stands. Hopefully the money raised for danceGOLD will be reflective of the audience we had that night,” Mr. Eckhart said. The money raised from the game was over $900 and will add on to the danceGOLD total to help raise money for the Victory Center.
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New year, new uniforms for these teams Tyson Bernath Staff Writer
Girls Tennis - Freshman Brynn Chaffee
Every three years, different sports teams get new uniforms. There are plenty of new looks for the Wildcats prowling around this Fall. Northview’s Football, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Tennis, and Cheerleaders all got new uniforms this year. Here are all of your favorite Wildcats’ new uniforms. Football Cheerleading - Junior Meridian Gaston
Football - Senior Rece Lehman #10
Soccer - Senior Lauren Elliot #18
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Brad Biggs Most memorable soccer memory? “Winning State Cup for Pacesetter U17, I scored the only goal in the game to beat Everest FC.”
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What is your biggest asset on the field? “Probably giving good leadership to the younger guys and also being able to take on bigger roles.” When did you first start playing soccer? “I first started playing soccer when I was two or three.”
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If you could play college soccer anywhere, where would you go and why? “I would definitely go to Ohio State, I want to go to OSU and their soccer team is pretty good.” What is your favorite part about being on the team? “We have a really good team and we all have good chemistry on and off the field.”
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