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Students qualify for SPADE nationals Schmitt Maggie Staff Writer
Speech and Debate is “the track and field of the academic world,” Adviser Keevan Hazel said. It is a competition based on a combination of public speaking, memorization, acting, and debating based around different topics. These topics are divided into two main categories: Speech or Debate. According to the official Speech and Debate website, a speech event is a “presentation by one or two students that is judged against a similar type of presentation by others in a round of competition.” There are 17 different speech events such as Humorous Interpretation, International Extemporaneous Speaking, and Duo Interpretation. Some events are made of two people whereas other events are single participation only. Unlike speech events, debate consists of an individual or group trying to convince a judge that their side of the argument is correct. These debates can be based on a multitude of topics, making up seven different events including Extemporaneous Debate and Lincoln-Douglas Debate. This year, there are 48 members of the Northview Speech and Debate team. Since November of 2020 up until this past February, these students have been competing in weekend tournaments. This year, due to Covid, the team has been unable to travel. Instead, both Northview and Southview teams gather at NV to compete virtually through an online platform similar to
Google Meets. Unlike most competitions, Speech and Debate does not require students to compete at states in order to qualify for nationals. Throughout the season, the team has participated in both OSDA and NSDA competitions.
OSDA (Ohio Speech and Debate Association) competitions allow students to earn spots for states. NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association) competitions are on a different schedule and are not linked to OSDA, allowing students to compete for a place at the national tournament.
This year, NV had 19 individuals make it to states, many of which competed in Congressional Debate and Duo interpretation. Out of these 19 students, three moved on, making it into the quarter-finals, ending the season on a high. Nationals is currently scheduled
to take place the weekend of June 14. Qualifiers are still ongoing for the national tournament. Juniors Sarah Lee and Laney Blagrave have made it into nationals for Duo interpretation. More students from NV may qualify in the upcoming month.
Significant increase in senior failure rate Senior failure rate up from last year at this time Jablonski Hannah Staff Writer
This year there is a high failure rate among students due to coronavirus restrictions. These restrictions have affected student’s ability to learn properly leading many to struggle. “It’s been hard adapting to different types of learning and as a senior it has been even harder being motivated enough to make myself do my own work,” senior Liz Fineske said. The rate of failure has significantly increased this year. “I can tell you that last year at this time there were only four seniors who were in danger of not graduating,” As-
sistant Principal of Student Services Libby McIlwain said. “That number has jumped to 57 seniors at this time.” The seniors at risk of not graduating are ones who failed required courses or one needed to graduate first semester. Also, seniors who do not have their pathways requirements completed like Ohio State Testing scores or those who have D’s in required courses, according to Ms. McIlwain. To help solve this problem the staff at NV keeps track of all students
grades, attendance, and behavior. “Students who are deemed at risk due to the benchmarks we set for these areas are entered into our Early
McIlwain said. There have also been more personal routes the NV staff has taken to encourage students to succeed. If a senior is at risk of not graduating all of their teachers have to call their parents and letters were sent home explaining how their student is in danger of not graduating. In addition to those methods there have been in person or google meetings done. Ms. McIlwain and Dean of Students Jon Monheim have personally
“...as a senior it has been even harder being motivated enough to make myself do my own work.” - senior Liz Fineske
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done home visits for students with more serious grade and attendance issues, according to Ms. McIlwain. The more communication and encouragement there is with students about the risk of graduating the higher the level of the student succeeding is. “We have worked very hard to work with students and parents so they are aware of what must be done,” Ms. McIlwain said. “Teachers have gone beyond expectations by allowing students to turn in late work as well.” “Seniors should get a pass because online school made it hard to take tests, have a better understanding of what you were learning and stay focused,” junior Dominic Spallino said.
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Scientists suggest we double mask A
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, doctors, and scientific researchers are now recommending that people wear two masks, or also known as double masking. Research has been done and is showing that double masking is significantly reducing the risk and exposure of Covid. Research has recently been done by the CDC to show the effectiveness of wearing two masks. This study used different masks and the usage of double masking to see how many aerosol particles from a simulated cough were blocked by each mask. The unknotted medical mask only blocked 56.1% of particles and a cloth mask alone blocked 51.4% of particles. When layering the two masks 85.4% of these particles were blocked. Double masking is done to make sure there are no gaps in between the mask and your face. Infectious particles can get through the tiny gaps, according to the CDC. Wearing two masks will allow the masks to fit snuggly to your face and fill the gaps. New variants of the virus have been proven to transfer easily. Double masking could help slow down the spread of these new variants, according to Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.
There are a couple of rules on which masks you can wear when double masking. A disposable mask or a hospital grave mask should be closest to your face with a cloth mask on top, according to OSU WexMed. Wearing two disposable masks at once won’t help. Disposable Masks are not meant to fit on the face tightly. Adding another one on top won’t improve the fit. Also, you don’t want to combine a KN95 with any other mask. KN95’s should be worn alone and only one at a time, according to the CDC. There are other alternatives to double masking that are just as effective. Wearing a knotted disposable mask, which is tying the elastics, or a mask that has two to three layers built inside it are other options. Knotting a disposable or medical mask and tucking the folds in limits exposure because the mask is snug to the face, according to OSU WexMed. Many people might believe that the usage of two masks will decrease oxygen intake. Wearing two masks could falter breathing and make it feel harder, but it is not dangerous. Double masking does not reduce oxygen consumption, according to OSU WexMed. Junior Cassidy Baker believes that wearing two masks is beneficial. “It has been proven to decrease the spread of respiratory droplets,” Baker said, “so why not wear two masks?”
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BRIXEY Social Studies teacher Steven Kwiatkowski is double masking in his classroom. Mr. Kwiatkowski double masks because scientists are, but honestly my new masks are itchy. I like to layer them and put a soft one underneath,” Mr Kwiatkowski said. When double masking the recommendation is a disposable mask on bottom and a cloth on top.
E-Sports might come to NV AllyNewsParker Editor A competitive Video Game team that plays against other schools in Ohio, also known as Electronic sports, is looking to start up at Northview. Spanish teacher Michael Campbell is the advisor of the Video Game Club at NV and has been looking into adding E-sports for students to get involved in. Mr. Campbell has been in close contact with advisors and others to see how he can add E-sports to NV. Many local high schools already have the E-sports program at their
schools. Whitmer, Ottawa Hills, St. John’s Jesuit, Maumee, and Perrysburg all have adapted this program. Some of the games that they would compete in are Valorant, Super Smash Bros, Overwatch, Smite, Fortnite, and Rocket League, according to sophomore Raymond Flowers, President of Video Game Club and primary leader for the campaign to bring E-sports to NV. A Google form was sent out to students to see who would be interested in joining the team if E-sports were to be added to the school. “We have had a lot of interest in Video Game Club this year and last year, which
suggests that people are interested in casual gaming,” Mr. Campbell said, “and therefore might become more interested in E-sports if a program were to be fully developed.” There are about 180 students in the Sylvania School district that are interested in joining the E-sports team, according to Flowers. “Based on the responses of the Board of Education when I spoke to them, what we have currently shown in interest is plenty,” Flowers said. The addition of E-sports will most likely be next year, according to Flowers. E-sports is a good way to earn scholarships to college, according to
Mr. Campbell. “Many universities in Ohio and across the US are actively developing new E-sports programs,” Mr. Campbell said, “and are heavily recruiting high school level competitive gamers to their programs.” Mr. Campbell suggests people that are interested in joining E-sports to attend Video Game Club meetings to learn more. “Attend the meetings to casually play and connect with others who are passionate about gaming and might want to form the inaugural NV E-sports teams of the future,” Mr. Campbell said.
cept of “drinking a bottle.” This entails the little, who most of the time is an underclassman, drinking a whole bottle of liquor, according to WTOL 11. Following the drinking, Foltz was dropped off at his BG home, where he was later found by a friend and girlfriend. An ambulance was called, however Foltz was pronounced brain dead upon arrival to the hospital, due to alcohol poisoning. The family later decided to take Foltz off life support
and donate his organs, according to 13abc news. The story made headlines due to its tie to Greek Life on a college campus. Various students, parents, and community members alike began questioning who was at fault for the death of a student. Many have begun to blame Greek culture on college campuses for creating a hazing or heavy drinking culture. The Foltz family has filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming that the
occurrence was a form of hazing, according to WTOL11. On March 9, two days following the death of Foltz, BG students gathered and held a silent protest to show their concern for hazing, according to abc 6. BG has suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity indefinitely following the death of Foltz. The school is currently conducting its own investigation into the incident, according to 13abc news.
BGSU student dies in hazing incident at fraternity Minor Reegan Co-Editor-in-Chief
Twenty-year old Stone Foltz died at Bowling Green State University on March 7. The BG fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, hosted its tradition of announcing bigs and littles earlier that year on March 4. The event is where recruits find out who their bigs, or mentors, are and celebrates the occasion. This night is known for the con-
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Doctor Motley visits NV Parent Meeting Cherry L una Staff Writer
The Northview Parent Organization had a meeting with an appearance by superintendent Dr. Veronica Motley on March 10. Dr. Motley discussed the district’s plans for the return to Green this year as well as how next year will look. Sylvania Schools was one of the first Ohio school districts to announce a full return to Green. Dr. Motley described social distancing procedures that should be followed, such as wearing masks, separating students with plexiglass in the lunch rooms, and keeping seating arrangements as distanced as possible. Dr. Motley also responded to a questions about the Sylvania Alternative Learning Academy or, as it is better known, SALA. Dr. Motley confirmed that SALA will be in Sylvania Schools in the 20212022 school year. “Many children are thriving in SALA,” Dr. Motley said. “The district will continue to monitor the program and see what is working and what isn’t.” If things continue to go well with SALA, the district may be using it for years to come. Something that will definitely be used by Sylvania Schools for some time is Schoology. “Schoology will be here for a while,” she said. Dr. Motley made this clear before going on to speak about her general feelings on technology in education. “This will be beneficial to all students after their K-12 education. We have learned to become more strategic how technology has been used to teach children. It is an education tool,” she said.
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With the slow distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, many states are lifting restrictions and allowing for more activities as the number of cases decline. This provides the class of 2021 with the opportunity to go forth with the planning of many school events, like prom, that last year’s seniors were
We don’t really know what’s going to happen after that.” As of March 10, there have been 982,000 cases in the state of Ohio, with an average increase of 1,555 cases every week. This means that if events, such as prom, will happen this year there will need to be many precautions in place. At a press conference on March 2, Governor DeWine said, “People will be able to plan for proms, they’ll be able to plan for graduation. There’s no reason these events cannot occur if we follow basic safety protocols.” Required safety precautions for such events have not yet been released. “We have seen schools, principals, teachers and students do a phenomenal job in class… This is not maybe your dream of the prom with people having masks on, but you can still have a prom, you can still have a graduation. We wanted to signal to people today that you can start planning,” Governor DeWine said. The Senior Class Government has already begun the process of planning
“We have learned to become more strategic about how technology has been used to teach children.” - Dr. Motley not fortunate enough to attend. On February 25, Mike DeWine said, “Proms, banquet centers, wedding receptions, fairs, festivals, and parades: Guidance will be ready soon.” However, he also made a statement closely contradicting the first one, ”We have to caution though: We caution that the variant is out there in Ohio. And our best medical information is that (the variant) could become dominant by the latter part of March.
Dr. Motley speaks to NV Parent Org. about going Green L
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The Northview Parent Organization had a meeting on March 10 with an appearance by superintendent Dr. Veronica Motley. Motley discussed the district’s plans for the return to green this year as well as how next year will look. Sylvania Schools was one of the first Ohio school districts to announce a full return to green/ semi-normal school. Dr. Motley described social distancing procedures that should be followed, such as wearing masks,
program and see what is working and what isn’t.” If things continue to go well with SALA, the district may be using it for years to come. Something that will definitely be used by Sylvania Schools for some time is Schoology. “Schoology will be here for a while,” Dr. Motley made this clear before going on to speak about her general feelings on technology in education. “This will be beneficial to all students after their K-12 education. We have learned to become more strategic about how technology has
“We have learned to become more strategic about how technology has been used to teach children.” - Dr. Motley separating students with plexiglass in the lunchrooms, and keeping seating arrangements as distanced as possible. Dr. Motley also responded to a question about the Sylvania Alternative Learning Academy or, as it is better known, SALA. Dr. Motley confirmed that SALA will be in Sylvania Schools in the 2021-2022 school year. “Many children are thriving in SALA,” Dr. Motley said. “The district will continue to monitor the
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been used to teach children. It is an educational tool.” Dr. Motley ended her time at the meeting by speaking once again about the return to green, but this time speaking more directly to Northview parents about how to help their students ease back into the full in-person schedule. She encouraged parents to talk to their children about how they are feeling and to ensure their students communicate with their teachers as they navigate this lifestyle change.
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MINOR SELLING PROM BIDS are seniors Morgan Brixey and Lana Weston. Prom bids were on sale April 12 - 20 for $30 per person for Prom which will be at te Huntington Center May 1 at 5pm. this year’s prom. It is scheduled for May 1 at the Huntington Center from 6-8pm. In order to meet CDC guidelines, the prom will be a formal dinner only. This year’s theme is “A Night Under
the Stars” and there will be a Promenade for anyone wishing to participate prior to the actual prom. Senior class advisor Amy Schloegl said, “Seniors may begin purchasing bids April 12 through April 20.
There will be an After Prom, hosted by the Senior Parent Organization, from 9 - 12pm on the grounds of NV campus. There will be live entertainment, games, food trucks and more.
State tests return, grad requirements change C
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With Covid beginning to ramp up during the spring of 2020, many remember how quickly changes had to be made to accommodate for this. School was put on a delay, new rules were put in place within the state, mask mandates were introduced, and much more. But one thing that faded from the picture within school completely was state testing. Every year during spring, Ohio state testing takes place for the tests of English, Geometry, Algebra 1, American History, American Government, Biology, and Physical Science. If you are taking one of these classes at all, then you take the corresponding state test during spring to assess your understanding as well as to understand how students around the state are doing with their comprehension. But with Covid, this has not been the case. Any student who was supposed to take a state test last year was exempted from it altogether, and no state testing went on at all.
A bill was passed last year within Ohio that exempted students from these tests, but that bill has since been edited to allow for testing within Ohio. “Back in August the house passed bill 164 which allowed course grade substitutions in lieu of earning OST points not from the tests. People who were to take ELA 2, their semester grade was converted to the OST points,” Assistant Principal Gracy Lloyd said. But with these cancellations of tests, graduation requirements for classes had to be adjusted. Classes of 2021 and 2022 still need to earn their 20 credits throughout high school, and complete one of three original pathways; 18 points on state tests, earn a minimum of 12 points on an industry-recognized credential, and earn a required score on a work-readiness test. But for graduating classes beyond this, there are some new rules in place. Students of 2023 and beyond must now earn two graduation seals, as
well as a local seal within their school. Seals include OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal, Industry-Recognized Credential Seal, College-Ready Seal, Military Enlistment Seal, Citizenship Seal, Science Seal, Honors Diploma Seal, Seal of Biliteracy, Technology Seal, Community Service Seal (Local), Fine and Performing Arts Seal (Local), Student Engagement Seal (Local). Students of 2021 must also earn passing scores on the Algebra I and English II tests, to be on the road for the diploma. During this school year, more changes have been made to upcoming tests. American History and Government tests have been canceled as well. “HB 67 passed last Thursday that allows school districts to waive American History and Government testing for this school year. Dr. Motley has given her approval to allow this to happen. So, we will not be proctoring the American History nor the Government tests on April 7. April 7 will be a regular school day,” Mrs. Loyd said. Some of these items can be reconsidered, so the possibility for the change is always open to happen.
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Sylvania Schools is on Green Plan BenStaffRiterWriter
The first time going “Green” in over a year. A lot has changed since then, including the way we eat lunch, sit in classrooms, and even get to school. Eating lunch is completely different, there are plexiglass borders in between every seat, and you have to wear your mask when you’re not eating. Seniors even go to the AUX gym to eat
lunch now. “I think that seniors actually enjoy reigning in the AUX because it is quieter than the cafeteria and they get to be with just their friends,” senior Ava Tuschman said. “I thought going Green was a little bit risky at first because everyone is just getting back from spring break, but I find myself getting used to having full classrooms and hallways, it’s nice to see people I haven’t seen in awhile,” junior Connor Kleinschmidt said.
“There are so many great things about going back to Green, seeing all of my friends seeing, all of the smiling faces, and being in the loud hallways,” Tuschman said. “My favorite part about being Green is seeing all of the faces that I haven’t seen in almost over a year,” Kleinschmidt said. “The best part for me is being able to go to school with my best friends again, it was hard especially being a senior to not have been able to sit next to my best friends
in class for over a year,” Tuschman said. The first week back to school was pretty successful with different activities like a scavenger hunt, pieing a teacher in the face, dress up days, and a Polaroid photo booth. “We had a spirit week this week to get everyone excited about being back,” Tuschman said. “I don’t want anyone to miss out on any of the Northview fun and experience, especially the freshman, because it’s the best thing ever.”
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senior, Morgan Brixey, recently received The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, unlike the Moderna vaccine. “Getting the vaccine the first two, is not made from mRNA. InAt the end of March, Ohio transitioned felt like a breath of fresh air,” she said. “I am stead, it is a ‘viral vector vaccine’. This type into phase 2D of the vaccine distribution program, according to Governor Mike DeWine. Phase 2D allows Ohioans 16 and older to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine with consent from a parent or legal guardian. For the other two vaccinations currently available, you have to be 18. Currently, there are three Covid-19 vaccines approved for emergency use in the United States: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson, according to the Food and Drug Association. The Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines are available to people 18 and older. The Pfizer vaccine is still cautious and wear my mask, but I’m glad uses a different ‘vector’ virus, such as adeavailable to people 16 and older. Some Northview students have already I can go to my work and not worry about get- novirus, combined with “a gene unique to the virus being targeted,” according to the made the decision to get vaccinated. One ting the kids sick or getting sick myself.”
“Getting the vaccine felt like a breath of fresh air, I am still cautious and wear my mask, but I’m glad I can go to my work and not worry about getting the kids sick or getting sick myself.” - Morgan Brixey
CDC. “This gene codes for the spike protein, which is only found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2.” The virus then triggers the immune system to begin creating antibodies, which prepares the body to fight future Covid-19 infections. Side effects are possible within a week of vaccination and most are mild to moderate. These include tiredness, headache, muscle pain, fever, nausea, and injection site pain, redness, or swelling. The CDC recommends those with a history of allergic reactions to talk to their doctor before being vaccinated. Since the vaccination process began last December, 4,447,020 total doses have been administered, according to the Ohio Department of Health. To schedule an appointment go to the Lucas County Health Department website for more information on the Pfizer vaccine.
Asian hate crimes increase across U.S. Mason Samantha Staff Writer
With the outbreak of Covid-19, racism against Asian Americans seems to have escalated. According to USA Today, “Asian Americans across the United States are reporting a significant increase in hate crimes, harassment and discrimination tied to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than a year after these attacks began, the pandemic has galvanized Asian Americans, many of whom have long felt invisible, to speak out about the hatred and racism being directed their way.” Despite more and more information coming out about Covid, people still feel the need to blame everything on one group of people.
People have been severely injured from this racism and some have even died. For example, in January an 81-one year old Thai man was shoved in San Francisco so brutally that he later died from complications of his injuries. Another man, 36 years old, was stabbed in New York City. Some Asian Americans said they were called things like “diseased” and “deadly”.
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A lot of Asian Americans feel that the police aren’t helping with the situation at all. The New York Times wrote, “Many of the attacks do not result in hate crime charges, because the police need evidence that identity was the motivating factor, like an audible racial slur, a self-incriminating statement, or a history of racist behavior by the attacker.” However, when the 36 year old man was
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stabbed the police told the man’s family that it would be put down as a hate crime, but it never was. Only two attacks this year have been recorded as hate crimes. As an estimated 16% of New York City’s population is Asian American many are terrified and haven’t left their homes for a very long time, according to The New York Times. Mayor Bill de Blasio is attempting to curtail these attacks by creating a website that would help report the crimes and respond to attacks. Also, The Asian American Bar Association of New York recently issued a list of recommended ways to address the attacks. Hashtags have also been spreading around social media, such as #StoptheAsianhate. All in the hopes that the hatred will come to an end.
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Parking is a problem Every year, the battle of the automobiles takes place within Northview’s parking lots. It’s a race to see who gets a close spot - or any spot at all - while leaving flex or late students with basically nothing. Parking has been an issue throughout the last several years as more students are receiving their licenses and rushing to get into school. It’s understandable that newly-driving sophomores are excited to show off their new ride in the parking lot. However, this is a burden to upperclassmen. This wasn’t a huge problem during the past few months, as only half of the population was in the building at a time. But now, the parking lot is a frenzy. During the hybrid (Yellow) plan, sophomores were allowed to park anywhere in the main lots.
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This rule changed as we shifted to the Green Plan, now forcing underclassmen to park in the lot at the bottom of the hill. But even with these sophomores staying away from the main parking lots - assuming they actu-
ally are following the rules - there are still barely any spots remaining for flex students, which make up a large portion of the upperclassmen. As a senior, I take advantage of my schedule and flex in every morning before second period. I spend ten minutes circling around the back lot, searching for a potential open spot. It’s not a surprise
when I find that there is quite literally nowhere to park. One easy solution to this problem would be to open up the front lot, which is reserved for transfer students that start their day at Southview. There are very few transfer students here at NV, leaving the front lot empty. If flex students were allowed to park in the front without risking a demerit, the parking situation would b e much less chaotic. Another solution would be to do routine checks, making sure sophomores are not taking up upperclassmen spots in the main lots. Again, I understand that being a new driver is definitely exciting, but like all of us, they should wait their turn to park by the school. -Regan Fordham
Making changes to go Green, but happy Since Northview returned to full Green a few weeks ago, students and staff alike have had a lot to adjust to. The biggest issues are obviously those caused by the amount of students in the building. Or, in some cases, the amount of students in the parking lot. It’s been taking students a lot longer to get into the building with the increased number of student and parent cars in the parking lot. The drop off line takes nearly twice the time to get through than it did before and the parking lot is twice as full, causing more students to have to park at the hill. Not only is the parking lot busy, but traffic is slow and backed up all down Silica Drive in the mornings as well. Other spacing issues have occurred in classrooms, as a lot of teachers have had to rearrange their seating charts in order to try to keep students reasonably spaced. Many science teachers have had to seat students at lab stations, not just the desks in their rooms. The bathrooms are also much more crowded, on the Yellow plan they were barely ever full, now that
we’re on Green, more often than not there are lines to use the bathroom. Obviously, the hallways have been a lot more crowded as well. It is more difficult to quickly navigate the halls now that they are twice as full, it is also near-impossible to remain socially distant. Many students no longer even abide by the ‘lanes’ that are marked in the hallway. However, unlike the hallways, Schoology has been easier to navigate for some. Many teachers, while on Yellow plan, organized their Schoology classrooms with separate folders and separate assignments for groups A and B, which led to many students having issues with receiving notifications and reminders about assignments intended for the other group. And while many students are disappointed and adjusting poorly to being back on Green, most are still grateful for the chance to talk to and interact with all of their peers day-to-day. While a return to Green has been difficult, it is also looking like a return to normal, and we should all remain hopeful that it will be just that. -Luna Cherry
Thinking about the green plan so far... “Students can better interact with all of their classmates. The options for teachers are much better when everyone is in the same room at the same time.”- science teacher Andy Roth
“I'm LOVING being able to use my chalkboard again! Also, The data that is out there seems to suggest that schools can be relatively safe, as long as everyone keeps doing what they are supposed to.” - math teacher Greg Christy
“The green schedule is a benefit for students, who enjoy seeing their friends and getting to see their teachers five days a week rather than two.”English teacher Jilian Stefango
“It has been a challenge to set up the classroom to maintain as much distance as possible, but I have been consistently impressed with my students’ handling of all the challenges thrown our way this year.” - science teacher Amanda O’Shea
“It honestly isn’t bad. There have been some challenges, but overall I think it will be good for us.” - junior Nathan Barrett
“It’s easier to stay on top of my work.” - senior Jimmy Weller
“I truly don’t like it, I feel drained by the end of the week. Hopefully, I can get used to the long weeks again.” - junior Landon Sundermeier
“For me, I think green is easier because I can get more help from my teachers.” - freshman Jonah Miligan
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“Social Dilemmas” of social media Netflix released a documentary titled, “The Social Dilemma” during the 2020 year. The movie went in depth about the inner workings of social media platforms and the impacts those platforms have on the users. The whole idea for the documentary was to demonstrate for smartphone users the fact that they are being manipulated. This manipulation can then lead to further issues, such as mental illness. “The Social Dilemma” displayed the concept as if someone was sitting inside of one’s apps and was choosing which ads, or images to display next. The documentary described how the social media platforms being used by most
people would purposely implement certain icons to captivate one’s attention for a longer period of time. One example of this was the usage of the ellipses occurring when an individual started typing to another person. The idea of this was that instead of someone closing their phone while awaiting a response, the ellipses would catch the person’s attention and perhaps cause a bit of anxiety about what the response was going to be. The app’s priority there wasn’t to ensure satisfaction, but to create more suspense within the user, causing that person to spend more time on the app. Another idea of this toxic
manipulation was the utilization of personalized advertisements. Searching “summer dresses” on Google, then later seeing a dress advertisement within one’s feed isn’t some coincidence. Companies use this strategy in order to accomplish the same thing: keep a viewer on the app longer. Business owners profit off of the time spent on their app and the viewing of advertisements throughout, so what really matters to them is increasing that flow of
Since March of 2020, Covid-19 has changed the process of getting your driver’s license for Ohioans, along with every other aspect of our lives. This put a hold on many of the highlights of the teenage years. All of the teens that were so excited to obtain their temporary permits or even licenses were forced to wait an additional couple of months. Of course the changes brought upon by Covid are different depending on the area, so the changes explained here will pertain to Lucas County, Ohio. Beyond just wearing a mask, which is to be expected, most aspects of the driving test have been changed. There will still be the two parts; driving and mobility, along with all of the same necessary requirements that lead up to the test for all who wish to obtain their license. As always, the first of the requirements is to take the temporary permit written assessment, which has remained the same computer test that
can be taken at any BMV test taking building near you. The next step is to sign up for driver’s education class. Driver’s Education has remained quite similar to previous year’s although instead of two options of both in-person and online classes, the class has been limited to strictly online around the Lucas County area. Actions following Driver’s Education are to sign up for instructed driving times, which has changed as a result of the pandemic. Masks are required to be worn during drive times and it has also been more difficult to schedule these because of the large amount of teens waiting. The most difficulty faced within all of these steps is the scheduling aspect. Many states have exempted teens from taking the behind-the-wheel road test and others have created a modified version, however, Northwest Ohio has made their own modified version of the test that takes place in the parking lot of the BMV. The test covers all aspects of driving that the original
one did. Some believe that it is much harder for judges to score the test, since they stand outside of the vehicle while the test is completed. To properly judge the test the judge watches you drive around the parking lot in one of many different routes created to test your driving abilities. There are many mixed opinions about whether or not the modified tests are a true measure of an individual’s driving capabilities. Yes, there have been many changes and modifications to the process of obtaining a driver’s license. This modified version of the driving test makes it easier for the test taker, however, it is definitely not nearly as reliable as the previous test. Depending on personal opinions and experience the changes could be considered good or bad. Although the process has not been made impossible and with proper planning and consideration obtaining your driver’s license will be a very smooth process. -Taylor Hartland
money. Now, all of this talk about app manipulation may seem pointless and like, “oh well”, but the consequences are often detrimental. The documentary later went into the problem social media has on mental health. All of the anxiety caused by “what is she going to say,” or “how many likes will this get” cause teenagers especially to have to deal with different types of anxiety. Phones are trying to make
the users addicted to them, so the businesses collect a larger profit. The apps are creating these attachments, which illicit anxiety when one is without their phone. How many times can you say you’ve forgotten your phone somewhere? Probably a good amount. But how many times can you say you forgot your phone somewhere and didn’t almost immediately go get it? Probably never. This problem is intentionally created by app creators, but ROBERTS can be avoidable. In order to lessen the attachment, smartphone users need to be conscious of how long they’re on smartphones. One way to do this would be
to set aside a designated time each day that will be without a phone. Also, try to give yourself relaxation time before going to bed without a device. Most importantly though would be to remind yourself that you are in control and that you have the power to get off of the app and your phone. Phones were designed to be used everyday, however, using them every second has proven to be unhealthy and problematic. The documentary pointed out how the app developers and researchers opt to not allow their children to have much screen time, due to the addictive aspects they build in. - Reegan Minor
What makes getting your Driver’s License more difficult in a pandemic?
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Sophomore Georgia Palko got her driver’s license in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. She now drive herself to school along with many other sophomores this year.
Controversial Question Yes
“Lately I have been using my phone more often than I would like. It has become something for me to do even when I’m not bored.” - sophomore Logan Ostrowski
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Does your phone have control over you? 62%
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“I forget my phone at my house all the time I don’t feel it is a necessity... My parents don’t allow social media and I think that contributes a big reason why I don’t use them as much as others.” - sophomore Wil Boyer
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Hasbro promotes inclusion
egan’s Wrap-Up
HUEY Creatively putting together a potato-head toy is sophomore Yaz Jallad. She took the time to specialize the toy to look exactly like how she imagined. “This is the first time I have ever played with a Mr. Potato Head,” Jallad said. If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen debate sparking over a recent controversy involving Hasbro and their popular “Mr. Potato Head” toy. On February 25, the Hasbro company announced on Twitter that its “Mr. Potato Head” brand would be changing its name to “Potato Head” in an effort to be more “inclusive”. This was met with outrage on social media, and even
many on professional news outlets, who believed that this was pandering to a culture of “wokeness” and political correct-ness. Others were upset because they viewed this as a scheme by Hasbro to drum up demand for their product. This reveal was met with so much outrage that later the same day, Hasbro had to make another tweet assuring customers that “Mr. Potato Head isn’t going anywhere.” So what even was going to
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happen to Mr. Potato Head? Well, nothing. While many panicked about the supposed replacement of Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, it was never the brand’s intention to stop selling them. The company merely wished to change the name of the brand to reflect that in addition to Mr. Potato Head, they also sell Mrs. Potato Head, as well as blank potato figures that can be designed either way. The rebranding of “Potato
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Head” was meant not to signify a replacement of the old product, but an acknowledgment of a more extensive selection of products. However, Hasbro did announce a new product that would be rolled out along with the brand change. A new “family kit” was announced to be released that aimed to, according to the company, allow children to “create all types of families.” The kit includes two blank Potato Head toys and enough
accessories to allow children to create a Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head or two of each, as well as to mix and match the gendered accessories. This new product, just like the rebranding, is, just as those opposed believe it is, part of an effort by the company to be more gender-inclusive. However, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are not being replaced with a gender neutral toy, as many seem to believe. - Luna Cherry
This past summer I decided to get a job to pass the time and make some money to save up for college. At the time I was only 17, therefore I was required to obtain a work permit to be able to begin working. The process of getting a work permit was quite long before COVID. Before the pandemic, you would grab an application for a work permit from the office, contact your doctor to obtain medical information needed, have your employer fill it out, and return it to the school in order to get approved to work. A couple things you will need in order to finish the process is a document proving your age such as a driver’s license or birth certificate and a parent or guardian signature. If your application doesn’t get approved for some reason or it’s not filled out in time, you can not work and are at risk for losing the job. In some instances a work permit is not required. For example, you do not need a work permit if you babysit or do yard work (for a private residence). The most important thing to think about is time and the idea that it takes a bit of time for your permit to get processed and approved. Not every state requires you to get a work permit as a minor in order to work. The
reason for the permit is to protect the business from being prosecuted for employing an underaged worker. I personally found the whole process to be long and slightly confusing due changes because of the virus. I decided to apply at the end of May and because of COVID the process was harder and even more difficult than usual. It took me a total of two weeks to get approved to work and complete my permit, I found it difficult to get in touch with my doctor in order to obtain my physical and more confusion arose after having it filled out by my employer. Due to the pandemic the office couldn't give me my work permit and my employer had to instead file my application as proof that I was able to work. Each process is different for everyone and I found it to be best if I reached out as soon as possible in order to get all the necessary paperwork. It’s important to remember that each business is different and requires different things in order to begin working. The acquiring of a work permit gave me a taste of future time management and other important life skills and I personally found that the process allowed me to prepare for the pressures of a job. - Maia Dray
Work permits tricky to get during Covid
This time of year is filled with excitement for seniors. Every week, I’m hearing about a new college commitment. Everyone is buzzing with talk about graduation, college orientation, and their future plans. There is a fun and positive vibe circling the class of 2021 and yet, I still can’t help but feel… scared. I know, I know. Every single senior gets nervous before beginning their first semester of college. But what I’m feeling is something that isn’t talked about enough among the graduating classes. Of course I’m excited to have a fresh start on my own. But that’s pretty much the problem. People always talk about the exhilarating parts of college, but it’s almost like we never discuss this feeling of deep anxiety in addition to the well-known pre-university nerves. So, in this issue’s Regan’s Wrap Up, I wanted to shed some light on all of our readers that have a nagging pit in their stomach. This idea of a “fresh start” is honestly terrifying. So many of us have our whole lives right here in Sylvania. The thought of leaving everyone behind - my parents, siblings, grandparents, aunt and uncle, friends, and boyfriend - tugs at my tear ducts. They say you get over this feeling and eventually find your niche wherever you go, and I certainly am hopeful of that. I just can’t help but dread the idea of starting over in a completely unfamiliar place, three hours away from my home. Everything in our lives shifts this summer. We enter a scary world full of unpredictability and leave behind our childhoods. It seems like everyone is so excited for this process, but I’m not. I’m not ready to say goodbye to all of the people, places, and things that make me feel like Regan. I’m not ready to be alone. I guess my solution for this awful feeling is to understand that we are all in the same boat the second we stop onto campus. But even I have trouble following my own advice, since I’m not exactly someone who does well with change. Unfortunately, time moves faster than we’d like it to, so I want to leave you all with this: I know there are people reading this who think the same way I do, and you should know that you’re not alone. We will all find ourselves in college. It’s just going to take a little bit of time to get there. Of course it seems terrifying now, and it will probably be terrifying when we get there. But after every change, we adapt and discover a new normal. The people we will soon be surrounded by will become our companions, even if they are complete strangers. - Regan Fordham
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Which spring flower are you? START!
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On a Friday night, you are usually...
Staying at home
Comedy
Going out!
What type of candy is your favorite?
Drama
Chocolate
Fruity
Sweet or savory? Dogs or cats?
Sweet
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Dogs
Cats
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Which hobby would you rather pick up?
Bright colors
Baking
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Your friends would describe you as... Funny
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Upbeat!
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You’re a tulip! Fun is your middle name! You have a super bubbly personality and love originality.
Tulip
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You’re a tulip! For you, simple is always best. You live for the small things in life and are incredibly kind!
Peony
You’re a peony! Your bold personality is definitely unforgettable. As a party-person, you adore all things crazy!
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Battling stigma against depression By: Samantha Mason
Imagine waking up with dark thoughts that feel like monstrous claws raking across your mind or stomach twisting ideas that force your whole body into a panic beyond belief. The light at the end of the tunnel slowly feels that it is fading away and you are trapped in a never ending murk. Well, 40 million adults are experiencing that in the United States. According to the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America), “Anxiety dis-
orders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.” Things like depression and anxiety have been around for a while, however the terrible stigma surrounding people who suffer from those things isn’t loosening the tight grip it has. People with a mental illness are marked as unstable or lazy, which can be very harmful things said to someone with depression or anxiety.
Many people trudging through their battle with poor mental health have said they feel more like a burden and getting help isn’t an option. Which is extremely concerning considering suicide is a leading cause of death in America, ripping away nearly 50,000 lives yearly. I am here to say: You aren’t a burden. As someone who has fought, and still is fighting with depression and anxiety, the light at the end of the long tunnel sometimes flickers off and I feel that those gripping claws in my brain
have won. Thoughts like maybe I am lazy or emotionally unstable and I will be nothing but a burden to those I love seep into my brain. I feel utterly hopeless and still do currently. However, deep down I know that what other people say about the struggles I, and many others, face isn’t true. I’m not lazy or a ticking time bomb of pointless emotion. Nobody is. Things like irrational stigmas and views are pointless and sometimes very dangerous. A major fix for this poor blot on
mental health would be basic education on things like depression and anxiety. Researching what depression really can do to someone’s mind or researching the dangers of living with an anxiety disorder is so bad that you are not only ripping holes in your mind but your stomach as well. So, I encourage people who aren’t very educated on mental health and decide to judge others for their struggles to really dive deep into what it is truly like living with a mental health disorder.
Going out in nature is good for health By: Alexis Clark
It’s no secret that students are spending an overwhelming amount of time behind computer, phone, and TV screens. In an ever connected world, it's easy to grow disconnected from the natural world around you. Ecotherapy, also known as nature therapy, is a mental health approach that focuses on people and the “deep connection to their environment and to the earth itself,” according to Healthline.com. A 2019 study led by Dr. MaryCarol Hunter, an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, found that just 20-30 minutes of walking or sitting in nature lowers cortisol levels in the brain. Cortisol, a stress hormone, causes “fight or flight,” a physiological response that allows a person to react quickly to a perceived threat. However, everyday stressors can overwhelm the brain with cortisol and causeCage The Elephant chronic stress and anxiety, according to the University of Utah Health. There are endless ways to practice ecotherapy, with or without guidance from a mental health professional. trails, Toledo Metroparks provide Cycling, swimming, skating, walking, more than enough space for students and outdoor meditation or yoga are to experience nature firsthand. Sejust a few ways to incorporate nature cor, Wildwood, and Oak Openings into your routine. are among gym teacher David Briggs’ With 19 parks and 198 miles of favorites. “Oak Openings is very
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cool,” he said. “it's one of the largest and most diverse metroparks in the world.” When spending time in nature, safety always comes first. “If you're going to a park, you should always bring
a friend,” Mr. Briggs said. “Always try to bring a friend, boys and girls alike.” Before you leave, remember to tell an adult exactly where you plan to go and bring a charged phone and water bottle. Some parks are difficult to nav-
igate, so looking up or printing out a map is always a good idea. For some outdoor activities, like cycling, a helmet is required and should always be worn to protect your head, according to Mr. Briggs.
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spring vibes The beginning of spring marks a transition to warm weather, which also means a change in playlists for most people. My absolute favorite thing is listening to music that encapsulates the feeling of just starting to notice the shift in temperature. Below is the ultimate spring playlist to satisfy your warm weather needs.
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New Romantics
Taylor Swift
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Levitating
Dua Lipa & DaBaby
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Deja Vu
Olivia Rodrigo
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Team
Lorde
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I Think He Knows
Taylor Swift
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Supalonely
BENEE & Gus Dapperton
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Cigarette Daydreams
Cage The Elephant
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Please Don’t Go
Mike Posner
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Upcoming trends this spring By: Ella Lockshin
Spring is a time to break out new clothes and put away your puffy winter coats. This year spring has sprung along with it, new trends have too. Already gaining popularity, pastel colors. Clothing in colors like sage green, pastel yellow, and lavender are popping up all over shops. Fading out are the dark wintery shades like maroon.
Another trend sure to be seen are sweater vests, yes, just like the ones your grandma wears. I love to wear mine layered with a turtleneck on the chillier spring mornings. My personal favorite style for the spring and summer are rubber slide heels. Perfect for dressing up or relaxing by the pool on spring break. They come in fun colors like pastel blue and
bubblegum pink. As well as basics like black and white. Skin tone pieces have been popular for most of 2020-21. I bet we will continue to see tan and brown shades on clothing pieces. I love to combine nudes with pastels, for a unique funky look. For jewelery this spring, don’t be afraid to mix metals! I always combine silver
and gold pieces, I am starting to see many others break this dated fashion law too. Mom and boyfriend fit jeans have gained popularity over the years. Yet, they will continue to get looser, baggy jeans and trousers are commonly styled with tighter tops. Super model, Hailey Bieber has made this look famous. Trends will continue to
come and go, so experiment with them and have fun! But always remember they are just a suggestion, so wear what makes you happy even if it isn’t currently “trendy.”
Mask Trends By: Elizabeth Whiteaker
There are all kinds of masks to choose to wear. Many are different colors, patterns, and styles. What masks are trending at NV during the pandemic?
Cloth Mask 65%
DIY Mask 2.5%
Surgical Mask 22.5%
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Neck Gator 5%
KN-95 2.5%
Cloth Mask Pattern Ideas:
- Disney Movie patterns - Stencil masks - Natural Tie-dye masks
- Mustache masks - Jewel Masks - A Smile
“I prefer to use a cloth mask because they are washable and better for the environment! There are so many different colors and patterns available, which is great because I can match my mask with my outfit.” - Alexandria Olzak
- Fabric markers - Holidays - Cartoon characters
Expressing ourselves through fashion Fashion can be unique to each and everyone. We all have our own sense of style, as well as our own likes and dislikes. Clothing is a common way to express oneself and show individuality. We can express our culture, reli-
gion, favorite colors, and so much more through the clothes we wear. “I think fashion is one of the most common ways to express yourself. You get to wear clothes of your choice that make you happy and a lot of the time it reflects a lit-
tle spark of your personality since you were the person behind putting the outfit together,” senior Emma Dukate said. Choosing clothing that makes you feel happy is the key to expressing yourself. Senior Haley Catti says
something unique about her sense of style is, “my willingness to try something new! I am always willing to try something, even if at first I don’t think I’ll like it.” Catti said. “Showing off whatever it is that you enjoy to wear shows the world something
about you. I would say that this tells the world I am not afraid to take risks and try something different.” Fashion can also depict mood, “If I am feeling tired or lazy I’m definitely going to wear sweats or something easy. But if I am feeling good
and confident I am going to dress up and make the most of it,” sophomore Kennedy Grohnke said. Overall, fashion is truly the most important way to showcase yourself to others, so wear whatever you love to wear. By: Ella Lockshin
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Going Green: NV Spirit Week The week of March 22 was the first time NV students have been back in school full time. To help make this transition easier, STUCO decided to put on a school spirit week. Throughout the week, students and teachers alike were encouraged to dress up to show their school spirit. STUCO included an abundance of themes in order to include everyone. There were also many activities and incentives set up for the first week back. Throughout the week, students were given clues during the morning announcements. These riddles led students all across the building on a scavengerhunt. Students that completed the hunt were
Mr. Hazel getting pied in the face by a awarded a gift card. Lunch time in the caf- freshman during lunch eteria offered fun games as well. Principal Mark Pugh, Dean of Students Jon Monheim, science teacher Andy Roth, and English teacher Keevan Hazel offered themselves up to get pied in the face by students during their lunch periods. A Kahoot game was also going on during lunches for some friendly competition. STUCO threw T-shirts to the students and had a photobooth set up for taking Polaroid photos with friends too. -Maggie Schmitt
A senior rocking their painted denim!
Mrs. Ireland showing her school spirit while teaching a class.
Senior Jenna Owens
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Mr. Roth, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Werner showing off their best hats!
Serena Carter, junior
Hat Day Mr. Briggs showing off his school spirit with a Northview baseball cap
Senior Regan Scott
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Mr. Hazel showing off his 80s style!
Seniors Marissa Keivens and Harmony Harrington
Beach Day Sophomores Paige Kaminski, Taylee Wachowiak, Isabella Fuentes, and freshman Trellel Holton
Junior Abs Guyton and sophomore Kate Skillman
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Sophomores Wil Boyer and Sophie Smithers
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April 19, 2021
Jablonski Hannah Staff Writer
Concert and Symphonic bands, Wind and Jazz Ensembles are having their second in person concert this school year
It will take place on May 11 beginning at 6:30p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Each student will be allowed two spectators and they will be expected to follow strict Coronavirus protocol. “We do a rotation and clear the hall after each group to sanitize the PAC,” Band Director Nathan Heath said. The PAC is sanitized with a 360 machine in between each performance.
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Orchestra spring concert coming soon These are the songs they will be playing Chamber Orchestra
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• Masquerade Waltz • Variation on a Rococo Theme, featuring Sam Kim, cello • The Ballad of Inis Mor Jump in The Line, conducted by Sr. Conductor Tyler Burton Smooth
Academy Orchestra
• William Tell Overture • A place in the Heart • Smoke on the Water
Concert Orchestra
• Viva la Vida • Horizons West • Peripheral Visions
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How long have you been in orchestra? “I have been in orchestra since sixth grade.” What Instrument do you play? “I play the violin in the Chamber orchestra. I like that we get to play the melody most of the time and I also really just like the sound of it.” Do you do any other musical activities outside of orchestra? “I am in North Covers; the electric orchestra that we have at Northview. In North Covers we play all electric instruments and I play the electric violin which is a fun experience.” Why did you choose to join the orchestra? “I just really like the sound of string instruments and especially how the orchestra sounded as a whole.” Do you want to pursue a career in music in the future? “Right now I am not planning on going into music, but I definitely want to keep it in my life.” Do you have a person you look to for inspiration? “Not really a specific person, but I like having friendly competition within the orchestra. It pushes me to do better.” What’s your favorite type of music to play? “I like dramatic music; things that have a lot of different elements to them.” What are some of your biggest musical accomplishments? “I became concertmaster this year which I am excited for. I have also done solo and ensemble since middle school.” What is your best music related memory? “Definitely going to Blue Lake Fine arts camp where I majored in violin. It’s so fun there.” Do you participate in any other extracurriculars? “I am really involved in the theatre programs at Northview. For the upcoming show, I am the stage manager.”
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Even Covid couldn’t stop the Cats BenStaffRiterWriter The Boys’ Basketball team had a very strong finish to their season, ending with a record of 21-4 and many school records being broken. Junior Sean Craig became the all-time leader in all three rebounding categories and two-point field goals made. Next season he will be 2 points away from the all-time scoring record. Senior Justin Noe shot 88% from the foul line, the best foul line percentage in school history. “We were just hoping to make it to the finish line and we did, far past it too, we reached the District Championship for the second time in school history and second consecutive season,” Coach Jeremy McDonald said. “I feel really good with how our season went, while I think we could have played better in certain games, I still think we had a great season,” senior Justin Noe said. “This season I was looking forward to just getting the chance to play basketball with my teammates again, for a while it didn’t look like that would be possible but I’m glad we were able to have a full season.” “We are very grateful for making it through the entire season without a team quarantine or positive case,” Coach McDonald said. “Our season got delayed after four games and we weren’t sure if we were going to go back, but when we resumed we had to cram our remaining
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAN CRAIG Taking the ball down the court is Junior Sean Craig (33). Sean was recently named First Team All-Ohio. “It’s an accomplishment I have always wanted because everyday I walk past the All-Ohio Wall I wanted to be apart of it,” Craig said. games into a tight schedule resulting in three to four games a week,” Noe said. There were lots of changes in how
practices and games worked. “Wearing masks in and out of facilities, in locker rooms and on the bench was a big adjustment, we practiced social
distancing for huddles, eliminated the use of locker rooms, and kept guys away from each other whenever they were not actively competing,” Coach
McDonald said. “They were all small adjustments but well worth it, because again; we got to have a full season of safe and healthy basketball.”
Once again bringing home hardware Gallup Spencer Staff Writer
The LadyKats Basketball team had a great season this year and accomplished a lot. The LadyKats were state ranked at points in the season and it is Coach Pat Sayre’s most successful season as the LadyKats head coach. They
finished at 19-4 and were Sectional Champions and District Champions. The four losses that the LadyKats had came from the State Champion Napoleon Wildcats and the Regional Champion Notre Dame Eagles. So it is safe to say that even though they lost they were playing very good well
rounded teams. But the LadyKats this year were led by star seniors Kacee Baumhower and Taylor Stacy, both of which are going to be playing basketball at the next level in college. Baumhower will be headed to St. Bonaventure University while Stacy will continue her ath-
letic and academic career at Cedarville University. “Together, this group was special in the way they approached the most unpredictable of seasons, said Coach Sayre. “This group sacrificed on and off the floor to give us a chance to compete.”
Kacee Baumhower also became the leading scorer in Ladykats history as she continued to bring in hardware for herself and for her team. She will go down as one of the greatest Ladykats to play at Northview and she has quite the career to look back on as she left a legacy.
Return of the Madness in March Gallup Spencer Staff Writer
It has been roughly two years since the last March Madness, but after taking a year off because of Covid-19 last year the big dance returned. Sixty-eight teams from conferences all across the country compete to see who will win this year's national championship. The heavy favorite, the Gonzaga University Bulldogs, were the top overall seed while the Texas Southern University Tigers just got in the tournament as the 68th overall team. Now this tournament is like no other that we have seen before because this year's Men's NCAA Tournament will take place in the state of Indiana. Normally there will be games all across the country and then have the final four teams in one city. But because of Covid-19 the teams have to stay in one place and get tested daily. Teams will play on the campuses of universities such as Purdue University, Indiana University, Ball State University, and Butler University. Then the final four teams that make it through their respective regions will play in Lucas Oil Stadium to determine who will win the national championship. “I think it's great that March Madness is back because everyone, including me, really missed the thrill of the big dance,” senior Josh Kaye said. Another fun challenge to do around March Madness is to fill out
your own bracket and predict how the tournament will shape out. Now this has never been done before as there
as Oral Roberts University. Oral Roberts defeated the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes in
selves in this tournament. Oral Roberts did lose to Arkansas in the Sweet Sixteen but they had quite the run. But
has never been a perfect bracket, but there have been people that have come close. March Madness is unpredictable as teams will come out of nowhere and shock the world with upsets, such
the first round and then proceeded to beat the seventh-seeded Florida Gators in the round of 32. Oral Roberts was the 15th seed in the South region and they have made a name for them-
that is what makes this tournament fun. Having teams that nobody thinks will make a move in the tournament makes it enjoyable to watch as seeing “Cinderella” teams gives you a team to
cheer for. “It’s fun seeing teams that nobody has ever heard of make runs in the tournament,” junior Nathan Barrett said The Final four teams that made it to Indianapolis were Gonzaga, Baylor, Houston, and UCLA. Baylor played Houston in their game and beat them pretty bad as they never trailed in the game and put the pedal to the medal. Baylor beat Houston 78-59 in the first Final Four game. The second game was between Gonzaga and UCLA and it was the game of the tournament. The game went into overtime and with just a few seconds left in overtime, UCLA tied it, but then Jalen Suggs of the Gonzaga Bulldogs ran it the other way to halfcourt, threw up a prayer and it went in from halfcourt, sending the Bulldogs to the title game. The national championship was between Baylor and Gonzaga, with Baylor winning pretty handily and showing the world that they are the best team in the nation. Baylor won 86-70 as Jared Butler won the most outstanding player award of the tournament. This was Baylor's first championship in program history as they had never won a national championship before. But, overall, it is great to have March Madness again as we had 67 games of fun, excitement, drama, controversy, and most of all perseverance. It was quite the tournament as it was filed with upsets, Cinderella stories, and a champion that no one has seen before.
14 Water Polo’s adaptation to COVID SPORTS
April 21, 2021
Craig S ean Staff Writer
The sport least talked about that had the most damage from Covid is Water Polo. A sport that is typically played in the fall, got moved to the spring due to Covid concerns. But with this great adversity, the Sylvania Water Polo team has overcome almost every challenge. “Moving to spring brought some challenges. Some of our best players decided not to play because they are already hooked with spring activities (other sports such as track). No seniors coming back...that left us in some kind of disadvantage with other schools (with experience),” Coach Alberto Almeida said. Water Polo operates just like any other sport, they have playbooks they use in the game. They also have normal practices where they work on skills needed and their plays during games. They practice four times a week at NV normally with about two games as well. Coach Almeida played Water Polo for 15 seasons for Alberca Olimpica Francisco Marquez, which is a club down in Mexico. All of them are super athletes. (But) the most experienced ones are Will Boyer (Northview), Lydia Sorensen (Southview), Nick Voyer (Arbor Hills), and Tobbh Dietrich (Arbor Hills). You may have noticed that there are middle schoolers on the water polo team, but you have to keep in mind that it is a Sylvania area sports club and that the people who play are from all ages and all schools. On April 6 the team took on St. Francis at home and came up short 12-1 in a tough game. They next play April 17 and 18. CREECH Faking out the goalie is freshman Connor Small during summer water polo practice where the team scrimmaged on a private pond in preparation for the season. Playing on a pond helped the team get their legs into better shape to since they were forced to tread water the entirety of the practice.
Cheer & Dance teams compete at States Rosche William Staff Writer
Cheer was a sport that was heavily influenced by COVID when it hit. Thankfully, they were able to compete in a cheer competition on March 20.
The tournament was exclusively for juniors and seniors. The Northview Cheer team ended up placing second in the game day category after competing against the entire state. They competed by sending in a video of their performance to competition.
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Gymnast qualifies to States Harrell C hase Staff Writer
because she did not qualify for bars. It was the same with beam, where she scored 8.8 and also did not place because she did not qualify for that Gymnast sophomore Taylee Wachowiak event. On floor she scored 8.675 and placed qualified to States in the All-Around Vault and 34th, and for all around, she placed 33rd with a 34.9 all around score. Floor March 6. “My favorite part of all of this was being able “I was most excited about competing with my friends. I actually have friends from differ- to compete against a lot of my teammates from ent schools that compete with me for club, so I my club. It was really fun to see all of them at the was excited to be able to compete down at states meet,” Wachowiak said.“I would say that the with them,” Wachowiak said. “There were a lot most difficult part of the season was when high of people that competed that were a higher level school sports got shut down for a few weeks due than me, but there were some people I met that to Covid. Since our high school practices were were around the same level and it was fun to meet canceled I was not practicing as much as I was to during the season. took a little bit for them and competeteacher with them. Social Studies Mike Czerniakowskiused waits the required 15Itminutes She placed 22nd on vault with a 9.1, 12. on me to get back in the swing of things but everyafter receiving his vaccines February bars she scored a 8.325 but wasn’t able to place thing came back pretty easy.”
The Dance team competed in their Pom, Jazz, and Hip Hop routines for the annual State competition. They placed third in Jazz, seventh in Pom, and eighth in Hip Hop. “We competed against 14 or 15 other teams in each of our dance divisions,” senior Rachel Bell said. Awards were broadcasted on March 13 at NV. The team came into the aux gym and watched a live stream of the awards. Due to Covid, the State competition was virtual. NVDT recorded their routines at a showcase on February 21. The team thought performing in front of an audience would help their energy levels and make it feel more like a normal State competition, according to Bell. They performed and recorded their dances multiple times to ensure they submitted the perfect routine. All of the video submissions from other high schools were edited together and live streamed.
The competition then announced awards in each dance category and school division. The Dance team prepared for states by cleaning their dances and working on their stamina, according to Coach Natalia O'Donnell. “We took each step and went over it slowly to make sure we all looked like one person while performing,” Coach O'Donnell said. They also did their routines full out many times to make sure their performance looked effortless, according to Coach O'Donnell. Performing at basketball games also helped the girls feel more prepared, according to Bell. “We rotated showcasing our different dances at the halftime shows of the home games,” Bell said. The team were not the biggest fans of the virtual competition. “I feel like it takes away the experience of a State competition, half of the fun is experience not just the performance,” Coach O'Donnell said. She did however like how they could record each dance multiple times and pick the best one to submit.
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SPORTS
April 21, 2021
Softball is back and ready to play It sure has been awhile since the softball team has played in an actual game, and this hiatus is coming to an end. The season is now underway and players couldn’t be more excited to finally be able to play. “It feels so nice, especially because we have our new field,” junior Catcher Emily Kahan said. Though some players don’t feel as if they are completely ready for the new season, it could very well just be nerves. This could also be due to the fact that their last full season didn’t go to plan. But, that season needs to be left behind because it is a new year and a new season. “If we were given like three more weeks we would be golden,” Kahan said. She also added “we went 0-14 in the NLL my freshman year so we have nothing to lose.” The team is motivated and ready. As of right now their main goal is to end the season with a winning record. It seems as if they are trying to escape their past couple of seasons and try to build on success this year. “I would say our goal this year is to have a winning record. We can really only go up from there,” senior Jillian Turner said, “The past years we didn’t really compete with other teams but I’m hoping it will be different this year.” The LadyKats are off to a mediocre 1-2 start, with a dominant 21-1 win against Central Catholic. Their two losses at the hands of Lake and Eastwood. Their next game is 4/20 against Wauseon at home. - Chase Harrell
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as possible,” Coach Szparka said. “The entire team is wearing their masks and social distancing in the After the tragic cancellation of dugout and it sucks that we might not last year’s season, the Baseball team get to have many fans to watch us,” is looking forward to a strong start to Motter said. their season. “I’m thankful to have “Covid definitely cut “I’m thankful to have a season this a season this year but it’s into the players’ time and scary that it could get postwork but they get out there year but it’s scary that it could get poned at any time if we every day and work their postponed at any time if we don’t don’t follow the correct hardest,” Coach Greg Szguidelines,” Draper said. follow the correct guidelines” parka said. “We are exThe team has many tremely excited to get a goals for this season, - Garrett Draper chance to compete this Coach Szparka said, “I just year, last year was difficult hope to compete in every on everyone.” ing their season could get canceled at game and then win a championship.” “I’m really looking forward to be- any time. One of my team goals is to win the ing able to play games this year after “We are following all the guide- NLL for the first time in Northview last year’s season got postponed due lines that we have been given and try baseball history and then to make it to to Covid,” junior Garrett Draper said. to practice social distancing as much play in the states,” Motter said. “I’m really looking forward to going out on the field and having some fun with the boys while winning,” senior Brandon Motter said. The team is following all of the guidelines and safety protocols know-
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The track team, like every other sport, has been affected by Covid, especially with some of the track team being quarantined due to Covid. “The quarantine is affecting our season because it is right before one of our first meets, but our coaches have been sending out workouts for us to do by ourselves,” senior Abby Goecke said. With Covid it is hard for sports to stay in shape with seasons being canceled out of nowhere. “I haven’t stopped training since the quarantine last year in 2020, and ever since then I have been super prepared, and ready for anything. I finished a very successful indoor track
season being titles to All-American and All-State, so coming into outdoor season I feel good being able to help out, and get my team ready for this coming season,” senior Gabe Singh said. The track team had their first meet this past weekend on April 9. The girls’ team placed third out of eight teams, while the boys’ team placed sixth. “Having the team there to cheer you on is a different type of motivation that honestly makes you work harder in the races, but the fast events feels like I finished one, and moved right on to the next one which is tiring,” sophomore Sydney Vandenbroek said. “There is always more room for improvement, and for the team to grow stronger.”
Strike! Another great year for NV’s bowling team, two qualify to States Whiteaker Elizabeth Staff Writer
Northview’s Bowling team just finished their last bowling match on March 6. After a unique and rewarding season, the NV Varsity bowling team placed first out of every team in The Metro High School Bowling League. The JV team and new bowlers also have gained skills and even more confidence in bowling this season. Coach Jeff Easton and Liam Corcaran have been coaching for the NV Bowling team for numerous years. “When I coach, I accentuate the positive. I don’t talk about the negatives because I believe negatives are for negative people. I try to encourage the positive out of everyone,” Coach Easton said. He believes that everyone has improved so much this year even with Covid. He tries to focus on helping everyone with more than just bowling. “I try to teach them different things like responsibility, getting along with others, and the basics of bowling,” Coach Easton said. The Varsity NV Bowling team had a successful year. The four senior varsity bowlers that dominated the lanes were Matt Sigler, Spencer Gallup, Keaton Cuneo, and Nick Homer. They won the first, second, and third of the Third Championship of the 2020-2021 Metro High School Bowling League. They were left undefeated by 13 Varsity Bowling teams. Also, Varsity won King of The Hill out of 15 other bowling teams that participated. King of The Hill is a competition that involves the
top three bowlers with the highest games of that week. The highest bowler of that week gets to sit out, while the other two bowlers compete with each other in order to become the new King of The Hill. Then, the bowler who wins the round gets to compete with the highest bowler in order to become the new King of The Hill. The team received a plaque for all of their wins, and will be presenting it to the school. “This bowling season was very good for me. I improved my average by roughly ten pins this year, and now it is a 190. I also finished as one of the top four bowlers in the Single’s tournament,” Gallup said. Coach Easton and Coach Corcaran give tips to the JV team and teach them how to improve their swings, foot movement, and giving everyone a better idea on what makes you a great bowler. JV did not make it into the Championships this year. However, new bowlers received a better idea on what it means to bowl, and veterans continued to build on new skills to become more advanced. Freshman, Melinda Ghesquiere won third place for Highest game in the JV Girl’s section. Her highest score was a 135 on the first frame. “When I first joined bowling, I never thought I would get an award for anything. However, as the season went on, I improved more and more. This season was about having fun, and doing your best,” Ghesquiere, said. There have been some downfalls for this year. However, this never got anyone on the team down, even when they lost. “Every year is always successful. Improving bowling skills every year, and demonstrating what you have learned are
what I call successful years,” Coach Easton, said. Covid affected how many people joined the Bowling team this year. “We haven’t had the Wildcat Days like we have had in the past, so we didn’t get the chance to show everyone the Bowling team this year. We have had up to 20 bowlers join in the past, but this year, we have only gained
four new bowlers on the team,” Coach Easton said. Some bowlers had to stop bowling during the season, because of Covid getting worse during the fall period of 2020. “Covid was the most challenging part about this season, but we were able to still pull off a safe and successful season,” Coach Easton said.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SPENCER GALLUP The Northview Varsity bowling team.
16 Boys’ Lax eager to play SPORTS
Bernath Tyson Sports Editor
The Wildcats Lacrosse team has had a tough start to the 2021 season. The team is returning after a year hiatus due to Covid. The team has had issues filling roster spots this season due to a surplus of seniors graduating last year and only a small number of freshmen joining the team. If that wasn’t enough of a problem the team’s Head Coach from the season prior resigned, leaving one coach to take care of both the Varsity and JV teams. The team opened their season on March 25 against St. John’s. They played through a downpour of rain for their season opener. The Wildcats held strong through the first two quarters of the game, but then
things started to slip away from them. Senior Will Shirey led the team with 4 tallies and senior Ryan Gill wasn’t far behind with 3. The Wildcats would go on to lose the game 18-8. The team would try to recover from their loss in a match against the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets. Things did not go to plan as the Cats would drop anothe r match, losing 17-6. burg is Perrys2-0 on the season and looks to be a dominant team in the NLL this season. The Cats then played their home opener against Anthony Wayne NV would put
up a fight, but eventually lose 8-2. Following their third straight loss, the Wildcats traveled to Ottawa Hills to take on the Green Bears. This game was tight all the way
through. It came down to two assists by Shirey, a game tying
shot by senior Liam Wisnewski, and a game winner by junior Logan Pakulski. They say “winning is more fun than losing” and that showed as the whole team’s mood lightened as they secured their first win. “It’s a big confidence boost for the entire team, showing that we can come back from being down at half,” Pakulski said regarding the team’s first win of the season. NV, despite their struggles, is looking to get the most that they can out of this season. “We really want to have a good year and finish it strong against Southview,” Wisnewski. said The Cats continued their win streak with a dominating 16-0 win over Clay at home. The game featured lots of play off the bench, including 2 goals by freshman Connor Wisnewski. The Cats’ next match is a rematch with Perrysburg at home on April 22 at 6:30
LadyKats Lax fired up W
illiam Rosche Staff Writer
With the Girls’ Lacrosse season in full swing; they are anxious to get into their season games. The girls had a scrimmage against Southview on March 17. A heartbreaking loss 9-1 just motivates the team to work even harder. The girls varsity team is currently on a 1-1 record, with a loss to Notre Dame, and pulling out a win on April 5 against Clay, final 11-10. One of the challenges with spring sports is the competition for field time. With Lourdes, the guys Lacrosse team, and other spring sports using the field, they are having to adapt and use the practice field, or meet with the team’s new trainer. The team trainer, Lori, has been helping the girls stretch to avoid injuries, and be ready to kick off the season. The girls’ team had try-
outs for five days, two hours a day, to make sure they have a strong Varsity, and Junior Varsity team. “Taking time for tryouts is important, to make sure we have good and balanced teams,” sophomore Macy McCartney said. Practice is 6-8pm on the Northview field Monday through Friday. However, due to sharing field time, sometimes they have to move to the practice field. The girls’ season’s last scheduled game going all the way until May 5. However, the girls have a postseason tournament the following week. “Coming in as a new
coaching staff it is important that we establish a change in culture and team environment that fosters player development both as athletes and in strength of character and with the loss of the 2020 season we have approximately six returning players that have any live game experience other than indoor sessions at Tam O’,” Coach Greg Price said. “We have challenged the seniors to step up and provide the leadership necessary to make that happen and as coaches we oversee the process and make sure that our seniors are getting the support and guidance, they need to be successful. There will be
bumps in the road but our overall goal is to become as strong program where players develop on and off the field and have a love for the game.” “Right now, every game is important as we continue to improve. We take it one game at a time and I spend hours after each game looking at the film of the game and seeing where we can improve and what we need to do as coaches to help out the players. If anything, I would like our Senior night against Lima Senior on May 10 to be a game that is well attended to showcase the program and the players’ hard work throughout the season,” Price said. You can catch the girls next varsity game April 21 at Cats Stadium where they will take on the Anthony Wayne Generals. The Generals are 2-2 on the season, so this looks to be an interesting matchup. Ticket information can be found at northview.hometownticketing.com
April 21, 2021
Boys Tennis is finally back! M
aia Dray Opinions Editor
Despite the struggles and setbacks the boy’s tennis team faced due to Covid they have started their season off strong and undefeated. So far the boys team has competed against Archbold high school and Central Catholic, winning 5-0. The team has gone into the season hoping to make it to the NLLs with diligent training and teamwork. “I like being part of the team because we all support each other no matter what but at the same time we’re all able to have fun as a group,” said Grant Wieligman, a junior who plays singles on the team. Although tennis is played with one or two people against another one or two it requires teamwork to reach a common goal and the boy’s tennis team embodies that idea of teamwork. Some members of the team train year round to prepare for the season and work hard to achieve both their individual and team goals. For many boys on the team tennis is more than just a hobby or way to get exercise. “Most of my family plays tennis so I feel inspired by them,” said Connor Kleinschmidt, a junior who plays doubles. The team hopes to re-
main undefeated until the end of the season and grow both in skill and teamwork. The tennis team is coached and led by Mark Fisher, an avid tennis player and coach. “Today we have one of the largest high school tennis programs in Northwest Ohio because of how much the kids enjoy playing,” said Coach Mark Fisher. Senior player Tyler Li hopes that “everyone stays safe and no one gets sick or hurt,” this season despite
“I like being part of the team because we all support each other no matter what but at the same time we’re all able to have fun as a group.” - junior Grant Wieligman the risks of Covid. The team will continue to persevere and work hard until their goals are met and they reach their final game in the spring season. Help support the team by attending a match and cheering them on. The boys next match against Whitmer on April 12 at Northview and starts at 4:30pm.
FEATURE ATHLETE Senior William Shirey continues to be a huge part of NV LAX.
What is your favorite Lacrosse memory? My favorite memory was playing Southview my sophomore year, when I had the game winning goal as well as an interview with BCSN. Do you plan to play Lacrosse at the next level? If so where? Yes, I will be playing lacrosse at BGSU next year, alongside a current teammate of mine, Ryan Gill. How long have you been playing Lacrosse? I’ve been playing lacrosse since the seventh grade. Going on eight years ago, and I still love the sport as much as when I began playing. What is your favorite party of being on the NV Lacrosse team? My favorite part about being part of the NV team is my teammates. Many kids like Liam Wisniewski, Logan Corser, and many more have been playing with me since I started in the seventh grade. These are guys I will have lifelong friendships with. - Tyson Bernath
Shirey
What goals do you have this season? My goals for this season are to really enjoy the time with the team. With the season being taken away from us last year, we are all super thankful to have another chance.
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