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MICHELLE LORENZ ORIGINALLY ERECTING THE WIND TURBINE are seniors Nate Carter, Ali Jarouche and Matt Snyder. The wind turbine was the senior class project for the engineering class and they have been working on it since the end of last year. The turbine fell when a cable broke on April 23.
By AURORA MILLIRON
St aff writ er The wind turbine that the senior engineering class constructed fell down due to the cable breaking on April 23 at 4:30 P.M., according to Engineering teacher Mr. Ryan Reed. The pole was lowered that day to replace a broken antenna on top of the nacelle. This was one of the finishing steps of the turbine and no one was prepared for what happened. The senior class has been working on this project since the end of last year. The hinge plate of the pole caused the bottom flange of the pole to miss the holes by only ¼ of an inch. The tractor erecting
the pole was unaware of the issue, due to miscommunication and the cable snapped according, to senior engineering student Michelle Lorenz. The tensile strength of the cable was 14,000 lbs, but the pole only weighs 2,000 pounds. It would take more than seven poles being pulled at the same time to snap the cable. So why did only one snap it? The bottom flange didn’t line up with the bolts leaving the tractor still pulling and the pole going nowhere. There were no students around when it happened and only Mr. Reed and the tractor were there to witness the fall. “When I heard the cable snap I did everything I could to keep weight on the lever so the pole wouldn’t fall, but I realized the weight of the pole was not distributed vertically which made it impossible
for me to control the weight of the 60ft. tower. I let go and turned away without watching because I couldn’t watch it fall. I still can’t believe it happened,” said Mr. Reed. “It felt like we were at a funeral,” said senior Kirk Lewandowski. After the wind turbine tumbled, it was damaged beyond repair and the engineering class had to buy a new one. The new turbine has been providing energy. They are still awaiting the decision from the insurance company to see if the claim will be covered. The deductible would only be $1,000. “Hearing the news I did not want to believe it at first. It was upsetting to see a whole years worth of work go down the drain,” said Lorenz.
working on her Masters now and will receive her degree this summer. “Taking French or Spanish IV for college credit is a great idea and will help students
in their future as they head to college,” said Madame Goodwin. “It is a very affordable way to start accumulating college credit ahead of time.”
Students displaying above-average aptitudes and grades in French, German, Spanish and Chinese classes were awarded during Northview’s second annual World Language Awards. The ceremony was held on April 28 in the Little Theater and lasted roughly 45 minutes. Awards were given to those who displayed outstanding participation and upheld a high grade point average in that class. “We wanted to acknowledge students who are diligent workers and will be future language learners,” said Senor Jeremy Holloway. The first round of awards was for the Chinese students. Professor Jun Lu handed the awards to his students. The next round of awards went to the Spanish students from Spanish 1 to Spanish IV. The presentations were divided up between Señor Holloway, Señora Chris Monday, and Señora Maryellen Barron. Roughly 45 students took home certificates. “It was unfortunate that the ceremony was held the same night as a lacrosse game and other sport events,” said Senora Monday, when speaking in regards to the large group of missing students. German teacher Frau Christina Forrester took care of the German awards given to students in German 1 to German III, and a special award for senior Haley Armstrong, who is the only NV student this year in German IV. Armstrong has been doing independent study all year and took the AP German Language exam the second week of May. “After studying German for three years, I did not want to just forget it all,” she said. “Plus, I’m going to Austria this summer, a country where they speak German, so I wanted to be able to speak it.” The last round of awards went to the French students. Students ranging from French I to French V were given awards by Madame Mary Goodwin and Mademoiselle Kim Gogel. -Sarah Fatemi
Fourth year French, Spanish classes potentially count for college credit New ‘DNA’ By KRISTI KOPANIASZ
Bu s ine s s edit or Bonjour! Hola! Each year students take world language classes. Although most colleges don’t require students to take a language class to gain admission, they are highly recommended. Juniors and seniors that take high levels of world languages like French IV or Spanish IV may be able to get college credit, according to World Language Department Chair Mary Goodwin. AP French and Spanish V students will receive college credit, but level IV will not as of this spring. The world language department and Assistant Principal of Curriculum Mrs. Julie Sanford had to send in a request form to Lourdes College to get the curriculum approved. Students that plan to take level IV languages have to register as Lourdes’ students and pay for the college credit. There is also and option for students who do not want to get college credit but still want to take a level IV language. Only teachers with masters degrees can teach the class. Madame Goodwin and Señora Chris Monday will be the teachers for their respective languages. Mademoiselle Gogel is
LAURA GUINNESS LOOKING IN HER FRENCH IV TEXTBOOK is junior Taylor Kotlarczyk. “It makes me mad because I wish we were given this opportunity as a French IV student this year. It makes sense because my sister has the same book and she goes to Michigan State,” said Kotlarczyk.
exam policy
After receiving their fourth quarter midterms, students were informed that the “Did Not Attempt” exam policy had been changed. On Friday homeroom teachers explained the updated ‘DNA’ exam grade, which is new for the 2009-’10 school year. For the second semester exams, a DNA will constitute a zero so that a student who doesn’t attempt an exam will get a lower grade than a student who tries but fails, according to Guidance Counselor Mrs. Melanie Rogers. Teachers can issue a student a ‘DNA’ on their exams if a student does not attend the exam, attends but does not attempt the exam, answers minimal questions, answers randomly in a way that indicates they did not read the question, or if their final score is extremely low and does not show work if required according to Assistant Principle of Curriculum Mrs. Julie Sanford. “We instituted the use of the ‘DNA’ grade on exams because of the new grading scale. Students weren’t meeting standards that the district had historically required because of the change,” said Rogers. -Abbey Strick
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Staff reductions looming as Juniors, seniors latest contract proposal is rejected awarded at banquet
Northview’s juniors and seniors gathered at Gladieux Meadows April 29 for the Junior and Senior Awards Banquet. At this annual banquet, students are recognized for maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5 among other achievements. Prior to dinner, NV’s Jazz Cats performed for the students and their parents. After being served salad, dinner and desert, the students and parents were to remain seated for a few discourses and individual student awards. The audience first listened to a speech from Dr. Susan Faja, NV math teacher Mrs. Carolyn Kaminski’s daughter, who discussed how she overcame obstacles in her life and gave advice that she wished someone had given her as a NV student. She graduated as salutatorian from NV in 1994 and held the cross country record at NV until 2007 when senior Nicole Mangas broke it. The record is currently held by senior Meredith Wagner. Dr. Faja now works with children with autism and has published articles on her research. “Susan has followed her passion to help autistic children since she was in high school,” said Mrs. Kaminski. Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse then announced the salutatorian and valedictorian for the class of 2010. This year’s salutatorian was Courtney Tipton with a GPA of 4.726, and the valedictorian was Connor McEwen with a GPA of 4.756. “I had a great time at the banquet,” said Tipton. “It was nice to see everyone being recognized for their accomplishments.” Following Mr. Jesse was Mrs. Lisa McEwen, president of NV’s academic boosters. Mrs. McEwen announced the National Merit Scholars for the class of 2010. The National Merit Scholars are derived from student performances on the PSAT taken sophomore and junior year. This year’s National Merit Scholars included seniors McEwen and Nate Miklovic. “It was an honor to be selected,” said McEwen. “I’m glad my hard work paid off.” After these speeches, the juniors lined up alphabetically to receive their awards from Mr. Jesse. They received both a certificate and a black mug with a gold paw print on it. After the juniors’ ceremony ended, the seniors followed the same procedure. They received both certificates and medals from Mr. Jesse. These medals are to be worn at graduation. The banquet concluded with the seniors joining together for a group photo. - Amanda Metcalf
LAURA GUINNESS TEACHING WORLD STUDIES in his blue SEA shirt is Mr. Brian Blakeman along with freshmen Joe Ellison and Brad Eisenmann. Teachers wore their blue SEA shirts every Monday to show support for their union negotiations team.
By HALEY HOFBAUER
News Edit or With a decisive 84% of teachers rejecting the school boards new contract proposal, Sylvania teachers are still working without any form of a contract. One of the main issues that their copay fees would have increased and it would have been retroactive which many feared would have negated any sort of pay increase, according to Vice President of the teacher’s union Mr. Perry Lefevre. “The idea of nearly tripling the copay was why I rejected the contract,” said an anonymous teacher at Northview. May 10, Sylvania Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Reiger announced his proposed budget reductions for the 2010-’11 school year. Throughout the district the proposed reductions, being staff reductions, is approximated to save the district $3,965,000 overall, according to Dr. Reiger’s proposed budget.
Also included in Dr. Reiger’s budget was the amount of staff that would have to be reduced to save the district money. Around 13 teachers from both NV and Southview could potentially be laid-off, if Dr. Reiger’s budget and reductions is approved by the School Board. Among those 13 educators, two English teachers, two science teachers, two special education teachers, and four special paraprofessionals are in danger of being laidoff. Overall, the lay-offs in the high schools are estimated to save the district $699,500 for the 2010-’11 school year, according to Dr. Reiger’s proposed budget. “I don’t understand how working under a predictable budget the school board is only now making it clear that they would have to cut teachers,” said senior John Holler. “They should have known last year that they would have to make these staff reductions.” Unlike past years, the School Board is not leaning towards approving Dr. Reiger’s proposal because they are not happy with the number of cuts, according to Mr. Lefevre.
“The number of cuts being made in Dr. Reiger’s proposal is not a very realistic idea of what could actually happen,” said Mr. Lefevre. “Come August the number of teachers being laid-off could be much less.” Until the school board votes and makes a final decision on Dr. Reiger’s proposal, the teachers are just waiting to see what happens, according Mr. Lefevre. “We’re waiting to see what the school board will do next. There’s nothing we can do at this point,” said Mr. Lefevre. Meanwhile, the union has announced to the State Employee Relations Board for the right for a strike notice. However, this does not mean that the teachers are going on strike. Before the teachers would ever go on strike the Union would have to take it to a vote, according to Mr. Lefevre. “This announcement does not by any means mean that the teachers are going on strike,” said Mr. Lefevre. “The announcement to the State Employee Relations Board simply allows the negotiations team to have a tool to use if negotiations are not going anywhere.”
exposure, not come in last and beat Southview,” said Ms. Bogue. “Also they could see what we talked about in class put in a different context.” There are five different area Envirothons in Ohio which are broken up geographically by county. The Area 1 Envirothon consisted of students in northwest Ohio. This year’s competition theme was Protection of Groundwater Through Urban, Agricultural and Environmental Planning. The day consisted of one scantron test for each of the five categories: Soils, Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatics and Current Environmental Issues. Lunch and an awards ceremony followed the tests. “We had different stations where we did activities to find answers to questions,” said senior Sarah Watson. “There were some things I learned about that I didn’t know before.” Each category was worth 100 points, with a perfect score being 500 points. NV scored 289 total points, while Southview, who sent two teams, scored 278 and 272, placing 33rd and 34th respectively.
“We got above average in all the topics except aquatics and forestry,” said Watson. “Plus we beat Southview, which was a bonus.” Teams from Fort Jennings dominated the day, taking the top two spots, while Hardin Northern took third and Otsego placed fourth. The top four teams from the Area 1 Envirothon will advance to the Ohio Envirothon in June, then the top team from that competition will go to the nationwide Canon Envirothon in August, according to Ms. Bogue. “It was successful. It was a good weather day and the facilities where it was set up flowed smoothly,” she said. “I am very happy with the placement.”
SG Elections 2011 held Students attend Envirothon event Northview will bring on its own version of politics with Student Government Elections quickly approaching at the end of May. Candidacy packets were available in the main office for all students interested up until Wednesday May 12. Students interested in running for either class government or student government had to gather three teacher recommendations in order to be on the ballot. In addition, each student’s records were previewed in order to ensure that no recent disciplinary discrepancies existed. “We hope to get more interest and competition this year during government elections,” said Student Government Advisor Ms. Jensen. Office positions available include four officer and five representative positions within the future sophomore, junior and senior class and four officer and cabinet positions in Student Government. Those running as representatives will belong to both SG and their own class government. All officer candidates will give speeches May 24 during the first three periods of the day and students running, as representatives will also be recognized. Voting will take place during all English classes May 25 and the results will follow shortly after. - Katherine Chang
By ELIZABETH MASSON
St aff writ er Four Environmental Science students took on the great outdoors at the Area 1 Envirothon competition April 28 in Shelby, Ohio. Junior MacLaren Roemer and seniors Katharine Roemer, Sarah Watson and Elizabeth Masson represented Northview and departed at 6 a.m., accompanied by Environmental Science teacher Ms. Michelle Bogue and University of Toledo Ph.D.-candidate Mrs. Betsy Scarboro. They competed against 63 other teams, placing 31st overall. The Envirothon is a “multi-disciplinary, environmental problem-solving program culminating in a series of annual competitions,” according to its website. It originated in Pennsylvania in 1979 “as a hands-on, outdoor competition to test high school students’ knowledge of natural resources and environmental issues.” Students were chosen for the event based on their abilities in each of the topics covered in the competition. Preparation was done through lessons taught in class, and students had the option of additionally preparing on their own, according to Ms. Bogue. “My goals were for the students to gain
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NHS inducts new members, gives honor chords to seniors By HARLEY ROHRBACHER
St aff writ er As the year is winding down the National Honor Society (NHS) will be preparing for the upcoming year. The NHS ceremony will be composed of the induction for the new junior members and receiving of the honor cords for the seniors. Recently, the juniors of NV were notified with a letter to let them know they were qualified to be a member of NHS for the 2010-2011 school year. After filling out all the appropriate paperwork and turning in recommendation letters, the Faculty Council got together to make the final decision of who the new inductees will be. Wednesday, May 12 during third period 41 juniors were informed, again with a letter, that they were accepted into NHS. The next day, May 13 at 7 a.m. the notified juniors were asked to show up to the Little Theater to discuss what to expect for the next year. Officers from this years NHS were there also to answer any questions for the new members. Monday, May 24 juniors and seniors with at least a 3.6 cumulative GPA, along with their parents, will gather in the Little Theater for the
ceremony. Principal Stewart Jesse will first give a speech to the junior and senior class then the advisor Mrs. Fran Borchers will speak. NHS officers for this year will be giving speeches and helping to induct the juniors for next year as well. President of Northview’s NHS is senior Courtney Tipton who will be giving a speech on leadership and receiving a gift from advisor Mrs. Fran Borchers. The Vice-President, senior Haley Nelson, will give a speech on the importance of volunteering and also be receiving a gift from the advisor corresponding to her pillar in the society. Senior officers Elizabeth Schwartz and Jacob Justinger will be giving speeches as well on scholarship and character then will be rewarded for their hard work this year. “NHS is a very vital organization at NV, the events and opportunities are very important and memorable to everyone involved,” said Nelson. The juniors will be called up to walk across the stage to receive a certificate and an NHS pin as well as shaking hands with the senior officers. Next are the seniors who will be given their honor cords to wear at graduation on June 13. “NHS requires a ceremony for new members and the honor chords for seniors are symbolic of their cumulation of hard work.”
said advisor Mrs. Borchers. After the ceremony students and their family are welcomed to go to the cafeteria for refreshments and small talk. Tuesday, May 25 the newly inducted members will meet at 9 a.m. to nominate officers for the next year. The next morning the juniors will meet once again to give speeches campaigning for their position. Voting for the new officers will continue the rest of the day until 2:30 p.m. in F-5. Being a new member of NHS means they will have to maintain a 3.6 cumulative GPA and the character standards established by NHS. They will also have to show up to every meeting and function, they can miss two though before the newly inducted members will have to go before the Faculty Council to decide what will happen next. The NHS members will have to peer tutor at least one period a week and complete a minimum of ten in school and ten out of school hours as well. The students who do not meet the requirements set out by the NHS organization will not be able to graduate with their honor chords at the end of senior year. “NHS pillars are important throughout life,” said Borchers. “After high school you can go on and apply them through the community, work, and life in general.”
Choirs compete at States, end year with final performance 42% in favor
HALEY NELSON COUNTING BALLOTS are seniors Andrew Szczerba and Hannah Dickerson. Votes were cast for choir awards which were handed out Monday at the NV Choir end of the year banquet. Members of the upperclassmen A Capella Choir reviewed the year and voted.
By HALEY NELSON
Co-edit or The Northview Choirs participated in the Ohio Music Education Association District I Adjudicated Event on March 13. The Choir traveled all the way down to Archbold High School to attend this event. All the choirs performed in front of a panel of judges and then were scored on how well they were able to perform together. The A Cappella Choir, who performed in class AA, and the Symphonic Choir performing in class C, received scores of I which is the highest score. This rating was able to qualify them for the State Finals on May 1 at Van Buren High School. “The girls and the combined choir did well,” said senior Molly Huttner. This is the first time that the A Cappella Women’s Chorus and NV Women’s Chorus has been to the State Finals since 2007. The Northview Choirs are directed by Mrs. Dawn Kingman who is assisted by Bowling Green State University student teacher Mr. Josh Jones. They are also accompanied by Mrs.
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Teresa Blowers. “This is the busiest time of the academic year for Northview students and they really stepped up to the plate,” said Mrs. Kingman. While the A Capella Men’s Choir and Symphonic Choir received a score of II. They were not able to qualify for States. “The sight reading for the guys was a collegiate level which threw us off and we were not expecting it,” said senior CJ Wendt. After a strong showing at the Ohio Music Education Association’s State Competition May 1, the Northview choirs are continuing their music program until the end of the year. Three NV choirs qualified to state competition. The A Cappella Choir, made up of juniors and seniors, received a I or superior rating, and the Women’s chorus portion of this group received a superior rating as well. The underclassmen Women’s Chorus received a II or qualified rating. “I thought the ratings were very fair,” said Choir Director Mrs. Dawn Kingman. “The Women’s A Cappella sight reading was very difficult, but we accomplished a lot of goals like the Women’s Chorus making it to States.”
The choirs continued performing May 13 at their annual year-end concert the Westgate Chapel. Each choir performed and later combined for their final performance of “A Parting Blessing”, an Irish Folk song. “The end of the year concert is the culmination of everyone’s hard work,” said Mrs. Kingman. “It gives parents an opportunity to hear what the students have worked on for contest, the choirs can hear what the others have worked on and choir alumni are also welcome to sing with everyone.” Choir seniors will perform “Bring on Tomorrow” a song from the musical Fame as their senior piece at the class assembly, Westgate concert and graduation ceremony June 13. “The senior song is very meaningful to the senior class,” said Mrs. Kingman. “Hopefully their performance will reflect the fact that this class is very musically talented.” This will be their final performance for the class of 2010 choir members. “This year has gone really well,” said Mrs. Kingman. “I am excited to grow into our new space next year and begin our next chapter.”
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Law students visit county jail, experience depicts harsh reality By KRISTI KOPANIASZ
Bu s ine s s edit or At the sound of bars closing and locks turning, Northview students toured the Lucas County Jail on May 3 and 4. Mr. Perry Lefevre took his two law classes to jail after the conclusion of their trial process chapter. As students walked into the jail and bars closed behind them, nervousness started to set in. This was the real thing, jail wasn’t a joke. The law class got to see every floor of the jail. From Main Control to booking, all the way up to the maximum security floor where they would get to see inmates that have committed felony crimes. Students were broken up into small groups and officers took them through the jail. Students got to go up to maximum security on the sixth floor to walk the “catwalk”, a small lane right next to the inmates. The inmates would make comments and even yell crude phrases at the students, the bars and the officers were the only thing protecting them. We got the raw experience of jail, according to senior Natalie DiCola. “Walking past doors and cells seeing faces pressed up against the bars was intimidating,” said DiCola. “The experience was not filtered just to protect the students from the harsh reality of jail.” After sixth floor maximum security the law students were taken to the fourth floor medical wing. One group even got to go into a cell that an inmate wasn’t in at the time. Taking an elevator from floor to floor students next got to see the women’s and juvy floor. As female inmates stared at the students through the glass and one inmate even barked at a student. There were juvy prisoners our age; one inmate even recognized a student from IRP. The inmate was not shy to ask if we were from NV. “Oh gosh I was so appalled,” said senior Taylor Frankhauser who was barked and howled at. As students walked through the inmates got restless. Since this was not a normal occurrence they took full advantage to have fun with the students. Coming up to the bars and making comments at the curious students, the jail was not masked by the harsh reality we would be leaving and going back to our lives, while inmates sit and waste away; hoping for a second chance, according to senior Katie Bartlett. Going through booking, new inmates stared through windows at us. Some even knocked on the windows trying to get attention, DiCola. “The only difference between them and us is that they made bad decisions,” said Mr. Lefevre before students left on the field trip. “They are still human and should still be treated with respect.” “Going to jail was a great experience, although the people on the other side don’t think its so great, it was an experience of a lifetime,” said DiCola.
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World News Engineering and programming classes Environmental disaster, oil spill hits Gulf of Mexico
By MOLLY PORTERFIELD
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An economic and environmental disaster hit the Gulf of Mexico when an oil rig exploded and began pouring out thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean on April 22. Close to 1.6 million gallons of oil has spilled since, according to CNN.com. The effects of the oil spill could haunt the U.S. for decades endangering plants and animals on the coastline.
“The oil slick is estimated to be one of the nation’s Worst environmental disasters in decades.”
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration claims the spill has increased from one thousand barrels to five thousand barrels since the first day of the leakage. To stop the oil from spreading further, a controlled burning was performed by the Coast Guard and was successful. The burning took place in the highly dense areas of oil the oil spill. With success came disappointment when a third underwater leak was located on an oil pipeline. The oil slick is estimated to be one of the nation’s worst environmental disasters in decades, according to msnbc.com. Not only is the spill threatening fish, birds, and other marine wildlife, but it is also affecting one of the world’s most abundant seafood foundations. Fisherman rushed to salvage shrimp out of the water after the oil spill occurred. With 200,000 gallons of oil spilling out every day, workers are fighting to end the leak before it can get any worse. Many NV students were saddened over the spill. “It would be awful not to be able to hang out on the beach near the Gulf because of the spill,” said sophomore Sarah Hildebrandt.
Puerto Rico may become part of United States The 50 states in the U.S. might have a new member. Puerto Rico might be part of America if Puerto Rico votes to become part of the states. The House approved a bill that will give Puerto Ricans a chance to decide whether they want to become independent or retain its commonwealth status. “Having 51 states will mean we will have to re-do our flag,” said sophomore Dani Lulfs. “I think it will be hard to fit 51 stars on our flag.” There are still many steps after the vote. Becoming a state won’t happen over night. Puerto Ricans living in Puerto Rico and the ones living in the US now will be able to vote. Right now Puerto Ricans can serve in the military but not vote for President and don’t pay federal taxes. After the vote, if Puerto Rico wants to become a state, the decision then goes back to the House and Congress to make the final choice. If and when Puerto Rico becomes a state, each person will become a citizen and receive the rights all American citizens have. Although Puerto Ricans get to vote, the ultimate and final decision is up to the US government. -Kristi Kopaniasz
host vehicle design competition By SARAH SQUILLANTE
Co-edit or NV’s Engineering Tech Prep I class was invaded by robots on May 7, when the class participated in an innovative vehicle design competition with several area schools. The classes were given $1000 by Square One Education Network to construct an RC rock crawler and modify it to fit into one of four categories: autonomous (like a robot), pre-programmed, video assisted, or no onboard video, according to engineering teacher Mr. Ryan Reed. NV was represented by two engineering tech prep classes, who called themselves Equinox and Cyclone, and one of Mr. Ed Schwerkolt’s programming classes, called Mudkip. “It was a good project for my students to apply their computer programming skills,” said Mr. Schwerkolt, whose class developed a vehicle that was pre-programmed. Mr. Reed’s engineering classes created vehicles that were equipped with cameras. The engineering tech prep classes also worked to create the course that all the teams competed on. Students began work at the beginning of third quarter and even came in during their free periods, according to junior engineering student Matt Stevenson. “Our body didn’t look the best but we had one of the best upgrades,” said junior Brad Rymers. “It was interesting to see what all the other teams had come up with.” Points were awarded based on the machines’ ability to maneuver the course, as well as their complexity, style, creativity and crowd appeal. The vehicles had to go over obstacles and make a few sharp turns. Penalties occurred for
YIANNI PAPADIMOS WORKING ON THEIR ROBOT are junior Diego Waxemberg, Southview junior Tyler Smith and SV senior Brian Fong. Students participating in the vehicle design competition began work at the beginning of third quarter as well as during their free periods. vehicles that were touched, flipped over, or had to start over. Despite their camera falling off, Stevenson said it “went better than expected.” After challenges were completed, teams were interviewed by two representatives from NASA, Jim Fitzgerald and Kathy Clark, about their designs and overall performance, according to Stevenson. Clark was one of the 12 individuals who investigated the aftermath of the Columbia shuttle disaster. NV’s Equinox team tied for first place with SV in Design Innovation and placed second in
the Square One Award. NV’s Cyclone placed first in Engineering Craftsmenship and won the Square One Award. Mudkip placed second in Grandstanding and first in Vehicle Performance, the most prized award of the day, according to Mr. Reed. “We did better than I ever expected,” said Stevenson. “Both of my classes did very well,” said Mr. Reed. “We won three of the six first place awards. My students worked very hard and were dedicated to being successful.”
Administration cracks down on lateness NV staff breaks habit of tardiness among students By KATHERINE CHANG
Feature s edit or The Northview halls cleared quickly last Thursday as students late to class were “swept” by the administration. Assistant Principal of Discipline Mrs. Amanda Ogren, Dean of Students Mr. Rod Achter and Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse walked around the halls with clipboards beginning with first period to round up students that were tardy. These students were then sent to the main office where they were given a demerit and a pass back to their first period classes. This routine took place between most classes that day. “Our hope is that we have reminded students that being on time is important,” said Mr. Jesse. Teachers were emailed last Wednesday afternoon and informed at the staff meeting that this tardy sweep would take place and to keep the operation a secret. “We have some teachers that will give kids a demerit for being late and others that don’t care,” said Mr. Achter. “That puts kids in the middle.” Every teacher was also asked to close their doors and bar students from entering the classroom right at the sound of the second bell, according to Mrs. Ogren. “We’ve had too many kids in the hall after the bell,” said Mr. Achter. “People want to take five minutes and stretch it into six or seven.” The idea of the “tardy sweep” first began with teacher complaints about noisy hallways and classes that are unable to start on time due to tardy students, according to Ms. Ogren. The
administration consisting of Mr. Jesse, Mrs. Ogren, Mr. Achter and Assistant Principal of Curriculum Mrs. Julie Sanford met May 10 to discuss the actions needed to be taken to enforce being on time. “We heard a lot of complaints from teachers primarily during third and fourth quarter,” said Mrs. Ogren. “Also, there have been much more truancies this semester.” Also, more students without passes are wandering the hallways, causing disruption to classes, according to Mrs. Ogren. “It’s to a point where students are asking why they need a pass to be in the hallways during class,” said Mrs. Ogren. Students caught without passes during the day were sent back to where they had come from to receive a signed slip before continuing on to their destination. While many students were rounded up during first period, word spread quickly and only three students were caught being tardy to lunch periods, according to Mr. Achter. “We found that the biggest problem with being late was before first period and during the lunch periods,” said Mrs. Ogren. The direct involvement of the administration in routine tardiness caught many students off guard. “I feel like if they were going to do this they should have done it earlier, not two weeks before school gets out,” said senior Josh Watkins. “School is becoming more and more like a prison.” Many students felt that the tardy sweep was unfair and a deceptive tactic implemented in order to get more kids in trouble. “I was walking from E-15 to E-17 to teach
the special ed kids how to do first aid and it happened to be right after the bell rang during my med tech block,” said senior Kelly Sandstrom. “Our student teacher even came out to explain the situation but because we didn’t have a written pass we had to sign the clipboard and settle things down in the main office.” Late students complained that everyone should have been warned beforehand instead of by surprise. “I heard comments from kids saying that everyone should have been told about the tardy sweep ahead of time,” said Ms. Ogren. “But being on time has always been a policy and telling them about the sweep beforehand would send the message that you only have to be on time that certain day.” The sweeping of tardy students will become routine next year beginning in the fall, according to Mrs. Ogren. The administration will meet to discuss any future plan of action. “I want it to be during random periods on random days or weeks,” said Mrs. Ogren. “Students need to understand that being on time should be a rule every day and not just days that we plan on doing these tardy sweeps.” Feedback from teachers was also positive. The hallways were quieter and classes began on time, according to Mrs. Ogren. The administration welcomes student suggestions about how these sweeps will be executed in the following year and assures students that this policy will become habitual. “Being on time is a life skill and important for the school to enforce,” said Mrs. Ogren. “Students are getting ready to do internships and other activities and the school needs to prepare them properly.”
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Prom fine Facebook taken over by teenage without girls and their petty problems queen, king Every senior looks forward to one very special night: Prom. Commencing several weeks before the dance, students begin the avid search for the perfect dress, the perfect hairstyle, and the perfect date. The stress really begins to kick in once they have to select which friends they would like to sit with and (gasp) which table. This is all supposedly one night that everybody is going to remember for the rest of their lives. So let me ask one question: Why does one person or one couple have to feel more special than the rest on that special night of every senior’s life? Many schools have their “Prom King and Queen” or simply just a “Prom Queen” at their senior prom. According to Mrs. Peggy Jones, NV has never participated in this tradition. “We already have a Homecoming Queen for the Homecoming Dance,” she said. “But on Prom night, everybody deserves to feel equal.”
“Why does one person or one couple have to feel more special than the rest on that special night of every senior’s life?” I must say I do agree. Prom night is a night that every senior should feel special. And for the amount of work and stress that goes into planning this glorious night—everyone deserves that exact same feeling. “It’s annoying because a lot of the same people year after year get onto dance courts,” said an anonymous senior. “It’s more a popularity contest than anything else.” Many students, however, see the positive side to having an extra-special title for one girl. “I think that NV should have a Prom Queen,” said senior Kate Schmidt. “It’s tradition and would be really fun.” So, despite the fact that NV is missing out on a little bit of tradition, it is more beneficial for every senior to feel equally beautiful on the night to remember. After all, we’re all queens in our own right. -Sarah Fatemi
Construction causes chaos, frustrates students Some students have not been able to drive throughout Sylvania easily due to the various construction recently. For instance, the freeway ramp on Monroe Street is currently closed until the middle of summer. This has led to backup on Corey Road and on the freeway during rush hour. Sylvania Road was also closed for a couple weeks which also caused backup in traffic. The construction concerning Centennial and Sylvania Metamora required students who live past the quarry to take a detour. Mitchaw Road becomes clogged up during rush hour as many people try to make it home. All of this construction has led to more traffic than usual and close calls on accidents. The people that live on Corey Road have trouble getting on to Corey or leaving because Whiteford Road is often filled. “It has prevented me from getting to my dad’s house in Ottawa Hills,” said sophomore Aaron Liebenthal. The city of Sylvania should have planned the construction at a more convenient time and probably should not have messed up the first construction they did on these roads. It would have made everything a lot easier if it was done right the first time. Freeways are now backed up and people will sit on them for half an hour or longer just to get to work. There are ways to avoid inconvenient construction by issuing the building at different times. At night could work because during the day traffic is backed up. The construction should be more spread out and not all at once. Doing one road at time would make this more convenient. There are plenty of other options that could have been done instead of closing three or more major roads at once. -Aurora Milliron
A Facebook status must be the new way to announce the end of a relationship or let that special someone know how you feel because lately that is all Facebook has been about. Girls spend too much time pouring out their feelings on their Facebook status. Sorry to break it to you, but no one cares that “he’s the reason for the teardrops on your guitar,” or “all that you’re after is a life full of laughter as long as you’re laughing with him.” Do you really want your thousand “Facebook friends” keeping up with your relationship status by reading how you feel everyday? A breakup is private and personal feelings should be shared with a couple of close friends, not the Internet.
Come on girls, aren’t there more important things to post rather than the status of your breakup? In contrast, you rarely see a boy post an emotional status. “Whenever I see a girl’s status with some long quote from Taylor Swift, I just laugh and think who really cares,” said freshman Drew Crandall. Sophomore Michael McPeek thinks that the long quotes are annoying and unattractive. People may argue that they are trying to get their point across by making their status about somebody. If that‘s the case, then say it to their face instead of hiding behind a computer screen. I don’t want to bash the sisterhood, but if we want to grow up to be strong, independent
women, we need to learn to contain our emotions and really focus on what’s important in life. Instead of wasting time writing deep quotes about how much you miss or how much you can’t stand the girl he likes, realize that life goes on and your Facebook status won’t change the way he feels about you. “I just write whatever is on my mind that day and if someone feels the same way too, maybe we can talk about our feelings together,” said sophomore Hannah Huff. Girls, we are better than this. Facebook isn’t the way to vent your feelings. The only way to show that we are strong is by facing reality and confronting someone the old-fashioned way, to their face. -Skylar Rose
Staff cracks down on tardiness with hall sweep, demerits issued Upon entering Northview High School May 13, one may have mistaken the school to be on lockdown. Classroom doors were locked and hallways were most empty. But, with no intruder in sight, one might ask herself, just what is all of this security fighting? The answer: tardiness. NV faculty members requested there be a “tardy sweep” in which unaware students who were late to their classes be locked out, rounded up by administration and given a demerit. It is true; I was swept up that day. I turned into the world language cove to enter my first period French class and as the bell rang, I reached to grab the handle with almost one foot in the room. The door was shut in my face. I thought this to be strange and decided my teacher must not have seen me clearly entering ready for class. I proceeded to grab the door handle only to find it locked. I did not think this to be much of a problem, of course, and knocked on the door. But, no one answered. Surely someone would let me in? I continued to knock and as I did I saw the faces of students simply gawking at me, safe and comfortable in their assigned seating arrangements. I stood motionless for a few minutes or so trying to comprehend the situation before deciding to investigate further. I soon found a strange happening. Students all around NV were locked out of their classrooms. A good five to seven minutes passed before my teacher popped her head out of the classroom and explained to me that I must go down to the office where I stood for another five minutes or so, waiting to sign a clipboard
crowded with fellow student outlaws. A surmountable 10 to 15 minutes were taken out of my class period, all because one of my feet failed to reach the inside of my classroom before the bell rang. I guess I should be less careless. “It’s like invading a country without telling them why,” said senior Connor McEwen. “Talk to us about it first before wasting everyone’s time.”
Students continuously being tardy cause disruption in the classroom, according to Principal Stewart Jesse. I will agree, but in this scenario, said student does not bang repeatedly on the door of their class, begging to be let in. Today, I watched my teachers and peers become increasingly frustrated and distracted as discussions were repeatedly interrupted by the tumultuous noise. A “knock knock” is hardly a joke when a punch line does not ensue. What happened to the No Child Left Behind Act? Time was simply wasted as students were sent back and forth from their classes to receive passes and demerits while they could have been focusing on learning material crucial to their education, especially nearing the end
of semester exams. It is not realistic for every student to be in class on time. Certain circumstances will not permit it. Let us say, I drop my books in the hallway. No one helps me because they have become afraid of being tardy. Do I really deserve a demerit or a possible Saturday school for being a few seconds late? To implement such strict ordinance with “the rules” at the near end of the school year is illogical. A lasting effect is not likely to occur. Students who have continuously arrived late this year without being punished have been conditioned by their teachers to believe that such behavior is acceptable. To all of a sudden lock them out of their classroom without explanation is absurd. If anything, a perpetual tardiness lies with the teacher who allows this violation of code to slide as well as the late student. Students and teachers should have been talked to individually rather than disrupting the whole NV population. If the faculty truly believes that it is a school wide problem, then students should have been warned and talked to ahead of time about the importance of being in class before the bell. A discussion could prove to be effective, less dramatic and less time intensive than a plot to catch and punish students. After NV’s vast sweep, I feel no cleaner and knowing that administration is fighting the war on tardiness, I feel no safer. After all, we have security cameras for that. I wonder what I missed in French class today. -Estar Cohen
Senior exam policy needs change
New grading scale makes senior exam policy unfair As the grading scale changes, the senior exam policy should change with it, right? Right. So why is the senior exam policy still the same? The new grading scale not only added the – and + system, but also rid the system of the lovely H. In turn, honors and advanced placement classes now have a GPA conversion that makes an A in those classes worth more than an A in a regular class. The senior exam policy should be changed, and with proper notice to seniors. Seniors were told after the third quarter was almost over that an A- does not count toward the exemption 1- “A” policy. This policy says that students who earn “A’s” for 3rd and 4th quarter may be exempt from the second semester exam, according to the student handbook. “I do not get the difference between achieving an A- and an A,” said senior Hailey Nowak. “Just because you get an A- does not mean you do not grasp the material well.” This is not fair because students, such as Nowak, now have to take exams. Students who achieve an A- still grasp the material very well, so they should not have to take exams. Plus, it
is unfair that seniors were told halfway through the semester that an A- does not count, so they had very little time to raise it to an A. It should have been clear from the beginning. In addition, seniors who are in honors classes have been slighted. On the old grading scale, an 87% was an A in that honors class and thus they would not have to take the final exam. Now, that same student will have to achieve a 93% to obtain an A and to be exempt from the exam. That 93% is worth a 4.5 in the conversion chart, which is more than a regular A, according to the student handbook. In addition, receiving a 93% in an honors class is a lot harder than receiving an 87%. Depending on the points in the class, that could be a difference of anywhere from 30 to 100 points, therefore receiving a 93% is much harder to attain. Lets say that Joe Schmoe receives a 90% in his honors class and misses more than five days. That 90% is worth 4.2 in the conversion, yet Joe would have to take the exam because he missed five days and did not receive an A in his honors class. This is wrong and needs to be changed. The same problem runs in an AP class. It is
seldom that there would be a final exam in an AP class simply because there is the official AP exam in May. Typically AP teachers will give a project instead of an exam since the students technically have already taken an exam over the material. Seniors, in order to be exempt from that project, must obtain a 93% to have an A; whereas the old AP scale was that a student must only have an 87% to get an A. With the AP conversion equivalent, a 83% is worth 4.0, which is equivalent to an A. There is a big difference between achieving an 83% and a 93%. Though that 83% is worth the same as an A, it is not considered an A when it comes to the “A” exemption policy, according to the student handbook. The senior exam policy needs to be changed for next year. I propose that an Acounts as part of the “A” policy described in the student handbook. In addition, the policy should be different for an AP or honors class. Whatever the conversion equivalent to an A is for that class, depending on whether it is AP or honors, is what should count for this “A” policy. - Nicole Mangas
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P.D.A. Guidelines By Bridget Thomas & Kelsey Pomeroy
Attention Northview couples: this has gone on too long. Public displays of affection have stepped way over the line of decency. The innocent NV students have dealt with your filthy antics, but now it’s time to put an end to it. Take some time out of your rendezvous today and read this article on the “do’s” and “don’ts” of PDA. (Pay particular attention to the “don’ts.”) It will greatly benefit your peers, teachers and yourself.
Do’s:
Arizona Law: effective tool or privacy infringement? Pro Con The goal of the Arizona Immigration law is to “identify,
prosecute, and deport illegal immigrants”, according to the New York Times. However all this law is doing is
Tip #1: Keep it above the belt. When it comes to butt grabbing, leave it on the dance floor. We as students have the option not to attend dances, whereas we have no choice but to come witness the atrocities occurring in the halls. Remember class, not crass.
discriminating against
Tip #2: Follow the rules According to page 47 of the student handbook, students must respect the rights of others. “Running, shouting and public display of affection are unacceptable behaviors.” Not only are your affectionate actions disgusting, but they are against the rules too. “Any public display of affection between couples that attracts undue attention to them shall be considered in poor taste and is prohibited,” according to page 72 of the student handbook.
Mexican or Latino living in Arizona. Illegal immigration is undeniably a problem in the United States, but allowing the Arizona government to racially profile anyone, whether or not they are Mexican, Caucasian, African American or Asian is completely unjust. The newly implemented law would make the failure to carry immigration documents a crime and give the police broad power to detain anyone suspected of being in the country illegally. There is no way the police could enforce the law without racially profiling and discriminating against every Hispanic in Arizona. A statement was made by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund predicting that the law would create “a spiral of pervasive fear, community distrust, increased crime and costly litigation, with nationwide repercussions.” Arizona Governor Jan Brewer believes that racial profiling will not happen under this law, and t hat the people of Arizona need to “trust our law enforcement.” This bill gives police the right to detain people they reasonably suspect are in the country without authorization and to verify their status with federal officials, according to the New York Times. How can anyone “reasonably suspect” someone of being an illegal immigrant? What are the common characteristics of an illegal immigrant that would ensure there would be no racial profiling? The only characteristic that police can possibly use to “suspect” someone of being an illegal alien is the color of their skin, because there is no way that police are going to be pulling over white Americans suspecting them of being in the country illegally, which completely denies every Hispanic American their right guaranteed to them in the Constitution; the
Tip #3: Respect the Peck: Little mini pecks are adorable. Full-on make out sessions in the middle of a crowded area are not. Please continue with cute gestures like holding hands, arm around the shoulder, and of course, the peck. Make people envious of your charming relationship, not repulsed by your nauseating displays of affection.
Don’ts:
Tip #1: The world isn’t ending. Honestly, there is no need to meet after every period of the day. Unless an asteroid hits NV in the next forty minutes, (or it happens to be December 21, 2012), chances are you will see your significant other again. Tip #2: Don’t be disrespectful. Don’t make out in front of teachers. First of all, ew. It’s bad enough that we fellow students have to witness your displays of affection. Show your teachers and yourself some respect, after all this is school, not the back of a movie theater. Tip #3: Don’t corrupt the innocent. The level of affection displayed is becoming obscene. The poor little preschoolers have come to NV to learn their ABC’s, not their PDA’s. Do not corrupt their innocence any further. Tip #4: Be aware. Remember that you and your lover are not the only ones in school. Avoid contact with innocent bystanders; don’t inconvenience others by picking the most crowded areas to unleash your prime-evil instincts.
Be patient with building From the two broken drinking fountains in the gym to the plastic tape holding up part of the Wildcat on the wall, you would think the administration would know what should really get fixed. But it is easier said than done. With the struggling economy, it’s hard to fix little problems, especially with the new theatre being built. According to Athletic Director Mr. Chris Irwin, the plan is to fix the locker rooms and drinking fountains this summer. “It is too hard to reconstruct the locker rooms while gym class is going on throughout the year. It will get done this summer,” said Mr. Irwin. Not only are the drinking fountains broken, but also numerous clocks all around the school never display the correct time. According to Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse, there is leftover money from the levy, therefore they are trying to use that money to fix the clocks and PA system. Since athletes were rewarded with new bleachers, it is now the thespians turn to get a new and improved facility as well. Everything is expensive and we can’t always get what we want, so we are going to have to learn ways to work around these problems for the rest of the year. For instance, wear a watch since you can’t tell what time it is by reading a broken clock. If you’re playing a sport in the gym, bring a water bottle. There is no need to be stressed about the inconvenience of these problems. They will eventually be fixed, so for now all there is to do is be patient. -Skylar Rose
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right to due process. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, five percent of the United States workforce is made up of illegal immigrants. To some, five percent may not seem like a very large number; however illegal immigrants choose to do the jobs that no American citizens will. If the United States were to begin deporting all of these available and able workers, the loss would be detrimental to the United States
economy. Critics try to argue that it is because illegal immigrants are in the United States that the unemployment rate is so high. However, according to National Public Radio business correspondent Adam Davidson illegal immigration has “very little impact on unemployment rates”. Critics also believe that these immigrants are “taking” their jobs, when those critics are the ones who would never be caught doing any hard laborious job such as gardening, farming or construction. Also what many American’s, who are so strongly against illegal immigrants in the workforce, seem to overlook is that because these illegal aliens are working for lower wages, the rest of the population benefits by paying less for restaurant meals, agriculture produce, and construction, according to Mr. Davidson. For those who constantly try to argue that illegal immigrants are “such a drain on the United States economy” need to realize that “the economic impact of illegal immigration is far smaller than other trends in the economy, such as the increasing use of automation in manufacturing or the growth in global trade. Those two factors have a much bigger impact on wages, prices and the health of the U.S. economy” as stated by Mr. Davidson. Not only is the law in Arizona a civil rights case waiting to happen, it also does not create any solutions to the illegal immigration problem. Lastly, the state of Arizona does not have the right, as stated in the Constitution, to deport any illegal immigrants, that is a privilege of the federal government so the Arizona government has no way of legally deporting any illegal aliens they find. -Haley Hofbauer
THE PEANU T GALLERY “I thought it was a good idea. But, then again some teachers took it way too far. Some kids even got demerits right outside the lunch room.”
R e c e n t l y Arizona has passed a new immigration law that has started a controversial debate between people all over the United States. Even though this law would not affect me, it is a great idea as long as the officials use it in moderation. For those who don’t know, the law states that a police officer is required to question someone about their immigration status if he or she suspects that they are an illegal immigrant. Many people believe that it is racial profiling and unfair, but it is a great way to prevent many illegal immigrants from coming to the U.S. Approximately three to five million illegal immig rants enter the U.S. each year, according to the Department of
Homeland Security. If we don’t stop this growing problem now, it’s just going to get worse. Illegal immig ration has become very serious in the United States and the new law will help stop this rising problem. It will force people who want to come here illegally to actually become citizens, which in my opinion, is fine. It’s great that there is such a cultural variety in the U.S., but it’s only fair that everyone should be citizens to live here. I have nothing against illegal immigrants, but in order to live in the U.S, y o u should have to go through the correct process to become a legal citizen. - Meagan Moyer
How do you feel about the recent crack down on tardiness?
“I don’t care at all because I get to class on time. It didn’t effect me.”
-Fre s hman Evan Baker
-Senior Andrew Blakeman
“I think the sweeping was fair. I didn’t get caught, but people do roam the halls a lot.”
-Sophomore Blay ne Weddingt on
“I though it was ridiculous. The sweeping inflicted fear on everyone and myself. It became less about going to school to learn and NV felt like a jail with all the doors locked.”
-Senior Alex Kruger
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What makes a man? Is it the expensive sports car? The smokin’ hot wife? The big screen TV?
No, it’s the sideburns Though he did not invent the fashion, sideburns were first popularized by General Burnside from the Civil War and his legend lives on today. Sideburns however, are not limited only to the famous and powerful. The halls of Northview have been witness to many a manly sideburn. Here are some of the greats. -Alex Carter
Jim Perlman
Doris Barnett
Jim’s sideburns, above all else, leave us guessing: guessing what happened the last six months that this was growing in. Mr. Perlman’s particular style takes us for a walk on the wild side.
Last, but certainly not least, we have it for you folks: the fabled but rarely recorded female sideburns on the lovely Ms. Doris Barnett, yup women brushed ‘em forward.
‘72 Senior, Wild Thing
’69 Senior, Side-Burnette
Joe Decker
Charles Shenef ield ‘72 Senior, Babe Magnet
’71 Senior, Cookie Duster
Accompanying the then-popular 70’s teardrop eyeglasses, we have a marvelous specimen of sideburn on the cheeks of Charles. Those are what we like to call “babe magnets.”
Sylvania High School’s 1971 starring track athlete was none other than Joe, sporting an interesting combination of mutton chops and the 1940’s European model. What do these sideburns have to say to us? Determination.
High School Relationship Break-Up Timeline
By Mamie Silver
Dating is a time of laughter and tears, excitement and anger. Strangely enough, break-ups tend to be made up of exactly the same emotions. The following timeline is one in which the stereotypical high school break-up is disclosed. Enjoy. One Day- At this point it could go one of two ways: either your bed could be drenched in tears and your red eyes and puffed-up face could be an indicator of exactly why people don’t want to date you, or the day after the break-up may feel like the beginning of a bright new life. I hope for your sake that it is the second one.
Awkward ConversationThis is a telltale sign of an upcoming break-up. When talking to the person that you have been dating starts to feel like talking to the great-aunt you haven’t seen in three years, it is safe to say the relationship is coming to a close.
One Week- By this time rumors are flying. Who broke up with whom and the juicy details of the last conversation before the break-up are prime topics. Did you know that your best friend’s cousin’s friend’s sister is very concerned for the both of your feelings?
One Month- By this time, those friends that had slowly become nonexistent while you were dating are beginning to make a reappearance in your life. Not only that, but your grades might actually go up (gasp); who know you would have all this extra time on your hands?
One Year- Hopefully, both you and your ex are over each other by now. If not, down a lot of chocolate and hope for the best.
Three Months- It is now universally accepted by the world of high school students that you can date someone else without being considered a “hoochy mama.”
Six Months- Life continues as normal. Do not be disturbed if thoughts of your ex pop into your head now and then. This does not mean that the two of you should become “an item” again. This means you are on the road to recovery.
Two Years- What was that one person’s name? The one that was kind of a jerk that one time? As you can see break-ups are hard. Most everyone who has ever dated has experienced a break-up and while they seem devastating at the time, in the future the wound that originally ached so badly will only hurt about as much as it would if you were to drop a good chocolate chip cookie on the floor. Just pick up the pieces and move on.
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Breaking the Dress Code nses e ff o e f som affers: o t s i L by st worn are feet •b • hat oms • PJ bott ts hor • boxer s rts ho • short s rts ki • short s hin straps s with t p o t k n a •t s • slipper s shirt • muscle s •cut off tops • low cut rt slogans hi priate s o r p p a n i •
On May 5 the staff of The Student Prints broke the dress code. Each staffer chose some way of breaking the dress code that was still within their normal wardrobe. After reading through the student handbook many of us were surprised to find that some items beyond the normal hats, pajama bottoms and short shorts were in there but coats during schools hours seemed strange (what if you are cold, can a jacket not be allowed during these strange days of extreme air conditioning?). Or how about “tops with frayed edges?” We are still wondering what this refers to. Our favorite, and we couldn’t seem to find one to get Addison to wear, was the “jewelry that could likely cause injury, such as spiked belts . . .” we envision ninjas needing this. Anyway, expecting the worst and prepared for it, staffers came adorned in their inappropriate shirts, cut off muscle shirts, bra straps peaking out tank tops, hats aplenty, boxers and shorter than short shorts, skin was visible everywhere, students were incredibly comfy in PJs, one was even comfier in her slippers and our barefooted staffer probably enjoyed the feel of linoleum on his soles. Did anyone bat an eye? Not at first . . . period, or second, or even third. It wasn’t until fourth period during lunch when senior Alexx Klein in her cut off muscle shirt with a neon colored sports bra finally garnered a teacher’s attention and she was asked to put on a sweatshirt. Conveniently everyone had brought in something to change into. In fact, we had all prepared to change, thinking that right away most staffers would be caught. Were we? No. In fact of the 25 students who had broken the dress code, only two were asked to change. Along with Alexx, junior Abbey Strick was asked to remove her hat by Psychology teacher Ms. Sarah Peterson. To be fair she had been asked by another teacher about her hat earlier in the day, but she said it was her “lucky hat” and that was the end of it. One student wearing “spaghetti straps” even had a conversation with an administrator and they never noticed. The point of our illicit behavior was not to say that teachers and administrators should take more notice of the dress code and be more strict, but quite the opposite. If they aren’t noticing then perhaps it is time to rewrite the dress code. When was the dress code last taken under review? Perhaps times and fashion have changed enough since then that some things need to be updated, removed, added and adjusted? Some things obviously need to remain, no one wants to see too much skin with short shorts or short skirts, but how that rule is written should perhaps be taken into consideration. We discovered that how tall a girl is has a lot to do with how short of shorts she can get away with. Some girls also just have very long arms. Also, have you been to the mall recently? Finding longer shorts can be tricky these days without having to shop at the same store as your mom. No offense to moms out there, we just don’t shop at the same places. We suggest that a committee be created to look into the dress code. A committee made up of administrators, teachers, parents AND students. We can all work together to come up with a solution of what kinds of clothes we own, enjoy wearing and find fashionable that we can agree will work for a proper dress code for our school. Because let’s face it, you have to live with what we wear just as much as we have to wear it.
photos by Abbey Strick
“Our experience while violating the dress code proved that some segregation is held between genders at Northview. As we strutted the halls in our cut-off t-shirts, people could not help but ask for tickets to the show. Alexx and I were treated differently while sporting similar attire. She was condemned and asked to “put a shirt on” during fourth period while I lasted the whole day without a single comment from any teacher. I even walked by several administrators and a member of NV’s disciplinary staff. Alexx was possibly reprimanded because of the visibility of her sports bra, however I noticed multiple occasions when my bare nipple shimmered through the opening where my sleeves once were. Girls at NV are targeted when it comes to disciplining the dress code. But then again, who would want to cover up my arms?” - Addison Hirschfeld & Alexx Klein
“Walking into school wearing my vibrant pajama pants, right past Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse, I received some odd glances. After a couple more “up-anddown” looks while walking to my locker, finally one of my friends asked me loudly “What in the world are you wearing?” Not exactly shocked at this question, I simply responded that I woke up late and didn’t have time to change. During fourth period, while working in the main office, an administrator commented, “You look comfortable!” Later in the day, I went into the attendance office, again around all of the dress-code enforcers. Only when a student commented about my PJ pants did an adult whisper, “Don’t let (another administrator) see you!” when in reality, this other adult and I had already had a long conversation earlier that day. Needless to say, I was not reprimanded nor warned about my failure to follow the dress code.” - Mary Grace Fitzgerald
“I’ll admit, I loved the idea of the entire newspaper staff purposely breaking the dress code. Nothing like an organized rebellion. But because I usually wear sweatshirts or at least a t-shirt to school, I thought that the tank top I planned to wear would be a noticeable enough change to get me in trouble, so I was a little nervous. Newspaper class made me feel much better. Seeing everyone walk in was hilarious - some wore pajamas, one had no shoes and one girl had even cut the sides out of her shirt. We looked spectacular. For the number of extremely obvious violations I am really surprised that only a few people got caught. Overall, though, it was really fun to see how much we could get away with.” – Liz Masson
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ISCREAMYOUSCREAMWEALLSCREAMFOR By KELSEY POMEROY
St aff writ er As the temperature rises and the smell of spring fills the air, it’s hard not to look forward to the lazy days of summer that are quickly approaching. Summer conjures up thoughts of warm sunny days, spending carefree time with friends, and best of all, eating delicious ice cream on a hot day. We all love ice cream because it reminds us of childhood and celebrations- not to mention that it is a perfect snack when you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth. Since it is such a popular summer (and year-round) dessert, I decided to highlight some of the best ice cream shops in the area. Whether it is low prices or high quality, each place brings something unique to the table. Bon appétit!
Mayberry Ice Cream Handel’s Ice Cream
Take a ride or walk down to Mayberry Ice Cream and you’ll see why they made the list. The atmosphere inside is cozy and inviting, and the fact that it is also a coffee shop makes it that much more appealing. It is also conveniently close to many Northview students. The ice cream choices are pretty basic, but the quaint surroundings make up for the lack of variety. After buying your ice cream, you can choose to relax indoors amidst the café-like atmosphere, or venture outside to the vintage tables and chairs to enjoy the scenery while you eat. When asked about Mayberry’s ice cream, freshman Taylor Perry said “it’s delicious!” Mayberry Ice Cream has the perfect setting to enjoy a warm summer evening and an ice cream cone.
Located right on the corner of Sylvania Avenue and Holland Sylvania, Handel’s is known for its ability to draw long lines of customers during the summer months. With such decadent ice cream it’s no wonder why people love it. Handel’s offers so many kinds of ice cream and refreshing smoothies, it can be overwhelming to try to decide which one to get. You can choose from several flavors of hard ice cream, including Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and Spouse Like A House (no, really). There are also different types of sundaes and hurricanes, which consists of soft ice cream blended with brownie pieces, cookie dough chunks, or your choice of candy. If you don’t mind the wait (or the pricey ice cream) Handel’s is the place to go for quality- and to satisfy your ice cream cravings.
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Coldstone Creamery
One of the most unique ice cream shops in Sylvania is Coldstone Creamery, known far and wide as having a variety of flavors and options. When you walk inside the door, you notice the endless glass jars lining the counter, filled with every topping imaginable, from gummy bears to M&M’s. Coldstone allows you to create a one of a kind masterpiece so that you are able to get exactly what you want. For the less imaginative types, there is an extensive menu provided, which lists delicious creations, such as Birthday Cake Remix (with cake batter ice cream, brownie chunks, and sprinkles) and my personal favorite, Peanut Butter Cup Perfection. It contains chocolate ice cream, Reese’s peanut butter cup pieces, fudge, and even more peanut butter to top it off. It is simply bliss. “Coldstone’s ice cream is so good! I always get Birthday Cake Remix,” said sophomore Sami Bhatti. Whatever your ice cream fancy may be, Coldstone has you covered.
SUMMER FUN By Nicole Ma ngas Throw a retro dance party. Create an event on Facebook telling everyone to dress like they’re from Austin Powers or Saturday Night Live. Then, borrow an iHome from a friend, clear out a big room, create a playlist full of Abba and Madonna music, and in the words of Peaches and Herb “shake your groove thing.”
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Have a music video competition. Have two teams who create two different music videos and post them on YouTube and see who gets the most views. Who knows? Your video could be as famous as the video “Shoes” by Liam Kyle Sullivan (Kelly).
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Did you know we have a fossil park here in Sylvania? Off of Centennial Road close to the Centennial Terrace is a fossil park. The fossils are about 370400 million years old. About that time, a vast sea covered Ohio. The sea floor was muddy, creating a remarkable place for fossilization to occur, according to fossilguy.com. Anybody can go and dig for fossils. It is also staffed with knowledgeable people who will help you identify your findings.
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Organize ultimate frisbee or beach volleyball at a nearby park such as Olander or Wildwood Metropark. Create a league on Facebook or mass text all your contacts and throw a game together. This is a fun way to get tan, catch up with friends, and get exercise all at once.
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Have a bonfire. Collect all your old homework assignments and burn them. Hook up a television or a laptop using an extension cord and have a movie night by the fire and under the stars.
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Mr. Freeze
Being Sylvanians, we all know about the ever-popular Mr. Freeze. It’s convenient, easy on the wallet and you definitely get your money’s worth. Seriously, the small orders are more than you can eat in one sitting. A favorite before and after-game outing for sports teams, Mr. Freeze aims to please with delicious flavors to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. “Mr. Freeze is so good, I could live there,” said sophomore Stephanie McCaskey. When you walk up to the window, you can see the wall covered in illustrations of all that Mr. Freeze has to offer (which is certainly a lot). Although I am partial to the hot fudge sundae, you can choose between several types of mouthwatering sundaes and slushies, not to mention plain ice cream flavors and twists. Trust me: you’ll have trouble making a decision. “Mr. Freeze definitely has the best selection,” said sophomore Sarah Powazki. If your budget is tight and you are looking for variety, Mr. Freeze is a must.
From fossils to wild wildebeests, as the end of school nears, many Northview students worry about how they will afford all the summer activities such as going out to dinner, getting ice cream, and seeing all the new movies at Westfield Shopping Town. Here are some ways to have fun without putting a dent in your wallet:
Plan a picnic with friends at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. Enjoy the beautiful flowers and fresh air. Also, have each person bring a unique dish such as Parmesan cheese bowls or Dr. Pepper cake. It will spice up an event that could otherwise become boring.
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Volunteer for something that you’re interested in. Go to dosomething.org and you can pick what cause, with who, where and how long you want to volunteer. It is a way to help out the community, feel good about yourself and bond with your friends. For example, you could help stitch together used saris (the traditional women’s garment in India) to help women in poverty in India.
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Play partner hide-and-go-seek at the Toledo Zoo. On Mondays from 10 a.m. until noon, the zoo is free to Lucas County residents who have a valid ID. Be sure to play with partners because it is not a good idea to go wandering around the Zoo alone, plus it is much more fun. Just try to not monkey around too much or you might run the risk of getting kicked out.
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Go old school: play German spotlight. Grab a big flash light and have all your friends meet you in a random neighborhood. Since no one will know where you are, it will make it harder to find people and keep others from going to their typical hiding spots. Be sure to set boundaries. Otherwise, if you are it, you may be searching for hours.
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M ET R O A REVIEW of our PARKS by margot jacobs
The park is always the perfect spot to head no matter what kind of mood you are in. Sylvania provides the community with many options when it comes to leisurely recreation. There is a perfect park to suit every different mood, the top three parks of Sylvania are Harroun Park, Plumber Park and Wildwood Metro Park. Looking for a quiet spot to be one with yourself? Harroun Park on Main Street in Sylvania is the place for you. Harroun is a welcoming little park, when you arrive you are immediately greeted by two painted totem poles. As you enter into the quiet, calm park you begin to walk down a steep gravel hill so be sure to be equipped with those walking shoes! As you stroll around there are many different sights to be seen. There is a small board walk made up of recycled milk cartons, a nice picnic shelter next to our very own ten mile creek and if you head far enough into the park you
will even find a maze made out of grass. Not everyone appreciates the beauty of this park, so it is always very tranquil and there are hardly very many people there. Harroun is a convenient, serene place to spend your time. It’s a great place to gather your thoughts and spend time alone or to take a nature walk with a close friend or significant other. You and your friends are hanging out and all you want to do is play? Plumber Park is the perfect spot to fulfill your desires! Plumber Park is directly in the heart of Sylvania and is equipped with slides, a merry-go-round and a perfect tire swing. Being at this park really brings back the old days, your adrenaline begins to rush as you run anxiously up to jungle gym. The park has a large grassed area that’s perfect for tossing a Frisbee or even kicking around a soccer ball. Located in the center of the
park is a big stone fountain that adds to the overall atmosphere of the quaint park. Plumber is a wellknown park that’s a perfect place to play on a sunny afternoon. Long trails and huge fields are all present in Wildwood Metro Park on Central Avenue. This park is truly the place to be. Wildwood is always a great place to go with large groups of people, and it’s guaranteed that you will always spot someone you know somewhere in the park. It has a beautiful boardwalk with benches placed periodically for one to sit and enjoy the view of the creek. Wildwood is a perfect place for any type of activity, running, walking, biking, and rollerblading. It has dirt paths tangling throughout the park to provide you with many options of where to head. Nature is a huge part of this metro park. Deer, bunnies, bugs, and birds are all clearly seen on a day-to-day basis here.
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TEN WAYS TO
NAVIGATE THE HALLS with david aldrich Moving Floor- Imagine this situation: someone suddenly stops right in front of you in the middle of the hallway and instead of halting all hallway traffic they instead kept on moving. Some sort of automatic moving floor system could definitely speed up hallway congestion. Examples of this are already used in airports, and NV needs to keep up with technology if it wants to stay relevant. Random Acts of Bell Changes- Everyone knows students are allotted five minutes in between class periods, but it does not have to be that way. Having the bell ring at different intervals throughout the day would keep people more alert, as well as possibly helping those who only needed one extra minute to get to class on time. Times could range from 30 seconds to seven minutes. Play the Race Card- This one seems fairly obvious: we should discriminate by race. By this I of course mean that a giant school wide race should be held and a percentage of the winners could receive some kind of hallway privilege. This would not only promote exercise but also bring about a spirit of competition throughout the school.
discover the true meaning of friendship. A new authority figure who watches our every move could be introduced and take away our freedom as individuals. Perhaps a bit of human hunting is in order’ or maybe books in school aren’t chosen based on their relevance to the hallway and instead serve, as of this time, an unknown purpose. Get Tough- A person cannot be timid when making their way through the desolate corridors of what we call high school. One must be assertive, forceful and demanding of their basic right to get to their destination without becoming entangled in a wall of unmoving students who apparently believe that others can either burrow under or leap over them. Start Singing- On the television show Glee the halls are never crowded. This could be chalked up the fact that it is a fictional show or because they frequently burst into song. Perhaps some choreographed musical numbers could get students moving faster, if only to avoid them.
be formed, with classes such as Honors Walking, Walking After High School and a block class, which features a lab period for students to put their education into practice. Leave Early- One surefire way to avoid the roaming hoard that is the student body during room changes is to get a head start. There are many ways to get out of class early, but I do not condone cutting class, mostly because too many people skipping out would defeat the whole purpose of the exercise. The School is Your Locker- Instead of having to inconveniently stop at a locker throughout the day, get creative. In theory, a person could cram everything they need into one folder. This may be messy, but that is the price of punctuality. Strategically placing school items throughout the school is another option, but runs the risk of bandits discovering and stealing your stash.
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Thin the Population- Simple logic suggests that fewer people would correlate with less crowded halls. There are several different angles for going about diminishing the student body. Rules could be enforced more harshly leading to more expulsions or instead of a new Maplewood a third high school could be constructed, preferably called North by Northwestview in an homage to Hitchcock.
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Walking Class- NV is host to numerous types of classes. A new course should be created and made mandatory for all students, a class that teaches them to how to walk properly through the hallways. In fact, a whole career pathway could
Chances are if you are a student at Northview you have had trouble making your way through the halls at one time or another. As of right now, there really is no way around it, the halls are crowded and time is short. But never fear, for I have constructed a list of several new schemes that could be implemented, some by individuals, and some by the administration to improve the way we all navigate through the overflowing halls. Some are at least somewhat realistic while others purely fantastic.
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The Pen is Mightier- Maybe the answer to this hallway conundrum lies within classic literature. Hallways could be replaced by a river and everyone would
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May 18, 2010
MEDITATION
By ALEX CARTER
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With AP tests and final exams looming in on Northview students, alternative methods of relaxation are necessary. Meditation is an ancient discipline of the mind whose purpose is to move beyond the thinking of everyday life and into a state of complete conscious awareness, total special awareness and sync between mind, body and soul. It is one of the oldest practices on Earth with records of practice dating back to the beginning of history. Contrary to popular belief, meditation is not just a Buddhist-based practice and is actually used by a multitude of religions all over the world, including Christianity. Meditation can be extremely helpful in relaxation, relief from stress and suspension from the busyness of everyday life. The practice was popularized in the 1960’s during the hippie movement, however, it has not lost its popularity. The number of people all
around the world who meditate grows daily. The benefits of meditation are numerous and obvious, especially in the lives of individuals who deal with the high pollutant atmosphere of high school every day. Meditation disciplines are also multitudinous in number, ranging from Christian sitting to Vipassana walking. The first practice that young people incorporate into their lives is called contemplative prayer, or Christian meditation. To do this, one would first choose a favorite scripture or sacred writing. Next, they would find a sitting position where one can comfortably breathe, think and read. As long as your back is straight, it doesn’t matter whether you’re leaning up against the wall or sitting in the middle of a room. Then, one would read the passage slowly, trying to get the very most out of it. Humans are not sponges; sometimes it takes a while for us to soak up what’s being presented to us. It may take a couple times before the scripture really speaks to you. In that case, keep rereading it until it touches you in a way that
it never has before, all the while focusing on your breath and posture. Reflect on what you’ve heard and what you’ve felt, and finish by sitting a few moments in silence. The next and also probably the most popular practice is called Western. Western meditation is probably the most familiar form to high school students. This is the most open practice of spirituality on the planet. To do this, get comfortable, horizontally or vertically. It’s important that your back is straight and you don’t feel any pain whatsoever. Play music and light candles if you choose, but keep it quiet. Close your eyes and drift into your mind. The main focus of this practice is to refrain from thinking anything at all and to instead keep your mind as far from the physical realm as possible. Instead, focus on being aware, conscious and awake. Breathe for the first time and move away from all of the motion of the physical world. Go to your happy place. Notice all sensory stimulation, but don’t analyze it. Simply let it exist and be beautiful. This is the time for you, the one time of the day
where you focus on healing all aspects of yourself, physically and mentally. I stress to you that meditation is one of the most helpful practices in clearing the mind of stress and all of the other things that we just don’t need in our life. In a high school student’s high-stress lifestyle, the most important thing in the world is finding ways to relax and relieve that stress. Teachers have beat it into our brain from the beginning, “good sleep, good breakfast, and a rested mind.” Begin to meditate and simultaneously you will also be resting your mind. These are only a few types of practices but they are definitely the most helpful. If anyone finds meditation useful to them they can expand their practices to group meditation. A great place for this is Harmony in Life in downtown Sylvania. Owned by NV’s business tech teacher Sue Briddell and run by her sister, Harmony in Life is a crystal shop and alternative therapy center. Here students can meditate every Friday at 5:30 with a group of peers from the area.
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Slang
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“That’s totally sick nasty man! I always knew you were mad tight!” Wait, did he just insult me? Slang throughout the past few decades has evolved and changed drastically. It has come to the point where a phrase or word’s meaning is unrecognizable in the context it was used in 30 years ago. While some words have made comebacks others have long been forgotten. -Ally Yocom
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“Be There or Be Square” “Bagging” This was quite a popular insult back in the 70’s, being a Talking down or insulting someone, similar to “bashing “square” has similar meaning to calling someone lame. on someone”. “Bogus” Translates most closely to saying that something is unfair or stupid. “Groovy” or “rad” The go-to word such as the more commonly used “cool”
“Heavy” An adjective used to describe something intense or difficult to get past.
“Bite me” Most closely means “shut up” or “go away”.
Mrs. Paula Werner - Science
“The bombdigity” In other words, it means AWESOME!
“Chill, dude” Another way of saying “calm down”.
“Dope” Describes something as great or amazing.
“Sick nasty” Even cooler than just cool.
“Murkin’” Saying that someone is acting crazy, “Let’s get out of here, that girl is murkin!”
Although she considered a career in biological research or engineering, Mrs. Kaminski eventually graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and later from the University of Toledo with a master’s degree in Secondary Education. She currently teaches Algebra II, Honors Algebra II and Pre Calculus. “I had an aunt that lived with my family as I was growing up. She taught for over 30 years at Ottawa Hills in the elementary school,” said Mrs. Kaminski. “I was always thrilled when she would let me help her grade papers. I think I started thinking that it would be neat to be a teacher like her when I was really young.” Beyond the classroom, she reads mathematics journals, takes workshops and attends mathematics conferences. She also likes to look for math patterns in nature and real life. “I enjoy working with young people,” she said. “It is fun to watch them learn a new concept, especially when it is a difficult one that they thought they’d never figure out.” After a few years of teaching she stopped temporarily to raise a family, then worked for about 10 years in business before teaching again. Her jobs included inventory control and working in payroll and accounts payable departments. Outside of school she enjoys gardening, quilting, reading, playing the piano and doing yoga. She also looks forward to traveling after retirement. “Looking back, I think she had a pretty good system that set up students to succeed as much as possible in her class,” said senior Ryan Coffey.
“Psych!” Runs parallel to today’s “jk girl!”
They can be seen everyday in classrooms, dedicated to their subject, working both in and out of school to pass on knowledge to their students. But most of us only think about our teachers during the 41 minutes in which we are taking their class. We often don’t get to know them on another level. Why did they decide to go into teaching? What other careers did they consider? What are they like outside of class? We interviewed teachers across many departments to answer these questions and many more.
After considering a career in nursing or possibly law, Mrs. Werner graduated from the University of Toledo and Kent State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching for Biology and Chemistry. It combined her love for science and kids and was also flexible enough to allow her to have a family, according to Mrs. Werner. “I love it!” she said. “I wake up every morning happy to come to work and see what the kids will do that day. It is never the same thing.” One of her favorite things about teaching is knowing that she has had an impact on a student. “It’s wonderful to know that you made a difference in someone’s life,” she said. “It’s those permanent changes that make all the hours grading, preparing and worrying worth it.” To help enhance her subject, she visits areas that she teaches about firsthand, such as jungles and rainforests, in order to pass along those stories and experiences. “I love the subject and want to learn more about it as it is constantly changing,” said Mrs. Werner. “Many of the theories I learned in high school have been disproved or altered now.” Outside of school, she enjoys gardening, cooking, scrapbooking and foreign travel. She also looks forward to visiting every continent after she has finished teaching.
Mrs. Carolyn Kaminski - Math
“Dip” or “bounce” to leave, “Let’s bounce, this party is wack”.
“All that” Would describe a person, usually a cocky one, as really cool. Occasionally used as sarcasm.
“Mad” “Macking” Used in place of “hitting on” or “flirting with” someone. Used instead of saying “really” or “very”, as in “you’re mad cool”. “Slick”-Used as a complement to a guy who is very suave or smooth towards the ladies.
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“Banging” Would describe someone that “has it goin’ on”.
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Ms. Sarah Petersen - Psychology Ms. Petersen earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Bowling Green State University and has been teaching for three years. Before becoming a teacher, she held several jobs including bookstore barista, day camp counselor, waitress, and working at Chuck E. Cheese. She also considered becoming an English teacher or a lawyer, but finally settled on teaching social studies. “Becoming a teacher was sort of a family thing. I am the fifth generation in my family to attend BGSU for teaching,” said Ms. Petersen. “But besides my family’s ties to teaching I had a strong desire to help people. I think that teaching and specifically social studies appeals to my interests and personality type.” Ms. Petersen says she loves teaching because she likes “being able to talk with students and have a good laugh while learning something.” Anyone who has ever taken a class with Ms. Petersen can tell you this is true – every lesson taught comes with a good sense of humor. “She was the one that really got me interested in psychology,” said senior Jessica Sharp. Her favorite thing about teaching is “connecting with students and showing them how people work,” according to Ms. Petersen. Outside of school she enjoys taking care of her dogs Buddy and Boomer and planning her wedding in August. She is also working on her master’s degree in Administration and Supervision to get a principal’s license.-
Mr. Dan Dubiel - Social Studies
Mr. Dubiel attended the University of Iowa and obtained a bachelor’s degree in History, then earned another bachelor’s in Secondary Education from the University of Toledo. After spending two unhappy years in sales, he decided to become a teacher. “I like working with young people and I wanted to make a difference,” he said. Mr. Dubiel cites his junior high geography and high school government teachers as being the most inspiring because, “they made their subject and their class so interesting.” He currently teaches American History and AP U.S. History classes. “I love the pie in the sky attitude of young people,” he said. “They believe they can do anything and accomplish anything.” One aspect of Mr. Dubiel’s teaching is the striking enthusiasm he displays for his subject. Students often remember stories he has told years after they have finished his class. “(My family and I) take one road trip every summer and go on spring break every year,” he said. “I usually find time to visit some site that I have never seen before and use that to supplement my class.” In addition, he likes to fish, read, lift weights and recently discovered gardening. After teaching he would like to travel or possibly branch out into another career. “He was one of my favorite teachers,” said senior Jessica Sharp. “He made class really interesting and made you actually want to learn.”
Ms. Kim Gogel - Foreign Language You’ll never guess which teacher once had a phone interview with the CIA. Ms. Gogel graduated from Miami University with degrees in both French and French Education. Before teaching, she lived with college friends in Chicago for a year, and currently teaches French I, II and III. She credits her high school French teacher with inspiring her to become a teacher herself. “It was my favorite class and I was always goofing off, but I only spoke French in class so she loved me,” said Ms. Gogel. “She instills her passion for speaking French and the French culture into all of her students.” This passion is something Ms. Gogel instills in her own students as well. Her favorite things about teaching are having conversations with students in French and seeing students’ excitement when their pen pal letters arrive. In the past, French students have had the opportunity to become pen pals with students in French-speaking countries, such as Martinique. “She’s easy to talk to,” said senior Sarah Watson. “She’s the one who actually made me like French.” In addition, she has been to Europe many times and is currently working on her Master’s degree. “In May, I will graduate with my Masters of Arts in Teaching French,” she said. She hopes to begin playing golf this summer and also loves hanging out with her miniature dachshund, Gus.
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The Northview Theatre Department has mounted many productions throughout the years that we as students have walked these halls. Yet one might wonder what was happening with our theatre program in the past decades. After having scoured over countless editions of The Student Prints from years ago, a list was able to be compiled showing what happened when the Little Theatre dimmed its lights:
plays through the ages:
1942 You Can’t Take It With You & Enchanted Isle George Washington 1961 Slept Here
1962
The Diary of Anne Frank
What started in the early 1940’s has now blossomed into a program boasting over 130 shows mounted over the course of 60 some years. As we prepare to bid goodbye to the Little Theatre, we must not forget the drama that has unfolded, the laughter that has filled it, and the creativity that has been sparked there.
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1963 Flowers for1971 Algernon
You Can’t Take It With You
1965 January Thaw 1976 Barefoot In The Park
1989 Moments of Epiphany 1997 The Miracle Worker A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2010
SCENE With Estar Cohen & Bridgette Thomas
Sounds of the Symphony Northview’s bands and orchestras were welcomed to perform with professional musicians of the Toledo Symphony (TSO). The side-by-side concert was held at the symphony’s concert hall, the Peristyle, where TSO musicians accompanied each band and orchestra. Among the ensembles to perform were NV’s Chamber Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band. The free performance was held May 4 to encourage music in Sylvania schools, according to NV Orchestra Director Mrs. Pamela Thiel. To prepare for the concert, TSO members sat in on NV rehearsals to lead sectionals and students practiced both in and out of school. Each band and orchestra member was paired with a professional musician from TSO to play under the direction of TSO conductor Chelsea Tipton. “It was exciting,” said senior Bethany Galati. “The members of the symphony were nice, helpful and enthusiastic.” Students were taken out of school after seventh period to travel by bus to the Toledo Art Museum where the Peristyle holds residence. Time was then allowed to explore the museum freely before a preconcert rehearsal. “The Art museum was a lot of fun,” said junior Viktor Barricklow. “There wasn’t much time because we showed up later than expected but I enjoyed my time there.” Audience members began to fill the halls as the program began at 7pm. Concert Orchestra opened the evening with two songs including “Quaker Song,” a solely string piece followed by “Second Storm,” where the orchestra was joined by Concert Band. Chamber Orchestra opened their portion of the concert with “Blue Rhythmico,” a contemporary piece arranged for strings. Wind Ensemble then joined the group to play “American Rhapsody.” “I really loved the piece [“American Rhapsody”] and having the winds with us,” said director Mrs. Pamela Thiel. The next segment of the program included Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Concert band played the pieces, “Reverberations” and “Fantasy on Fan Fair.” Symphonic Band played “Choreography” and “Civil War Suite.” According to freshmen Nadeen Sarsour, “Choreography” was the best piece. “It had a quick tempo as well as a lot of solos and chances for different instruments to be heard,” she said. Wind Ensemble concluded the evening with “Splashes of Gold” and “Suite of Old American Dances-Movements 1 & 2.” “I was so excited, thrilled and proud,” said Mrs. Thiel. “For most of the kids, it was a once in a lifetime experience.”
A Local Note
Who: NV bands Estar Cohen & The Power of the Plume with Boogie Horse What: Outdoor Concert When: Saturday May 22 Where: The Happy Badger 351 N. Main St. Bowling Green Who: Clifford Murphy & Claude Black What: Jazz When: Monday May 24 Where: Murphy’s Place Toledo 151 Water Street
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Cross Country coaches leave program;
Coach Deye, Coach Monheim will be missed By NICOLE MANGAS
St aff writ er From an individual state champion to the third best team in the state to numerous Northern Lakes League titles, the Northview cross country teams have been very successful throughout the years. The NV runners have been blessed with coaches who have helped the program to be the dominating force that it is today. Unfortunately, their time as head coaches has come to a close. The boys’ coach, Ross Deye, is retiring this year. The girls’ coach, Jon Monheim, took another job to be closer to his family and coach his daughter who will be a freshman next year at Perrysburg High School, according to Coach Monheim. Coach Monheim has been coaching the girls for five years, while Coach Deye has been coaching the boys for 12 years. Together, they have over 40 years of experience in coaching cross country. Coach Deye has coached his teams to eight consecutive NLL titles while at NV and has qualified for states many years as a team and, if not as a team, there was individual guy runners who qualified. The best place one of Coach Deye’s team has placed in the state was this past year when his team placed third in the entire state. “He’s a laid back guy but is serious about coaching,” said senior captain Jacob Barnes. “He always expects us to give our all and he always gave us his all.” Coach Deye has helped make cross country an enjoyable experience for all of his runners. From over night meets at Culver Military Academy to summer trips to Traverse City, his runners experienced a lot with him as a coach. “My favorite memory is probably all the trips to Traverse City during the summer,” said senior varsity member Harry Zeitler.
Coach Deye helped his runners understand why they do certain things and to expect that the training will work, according to Zeitler. “For one I’m a lot faster because of his coaching,” said Zeitler, “I also am more determined and I know I can always improve and push myself farther than I thought I could.” Having Coach Deye has also influenced his team to not only be better runners, but better people, according to Barnes. “As a runner, he enabled me to be the best possible runner I could be,” said Barnes, “Him making me [a more] disciplined runner flowed over into how I am as an individual.” Coach Monheim as been coaching for 16 years and spent the last five at NV. Since he started five years ago, Coach Monheim has turned the girl’s team around. “My biggest accomplishment is taking the Northview Girls program from the dumps my first year (finished seventh in the NLL) to the best program in Northwest Ohio and one of the state’s best the last two years,” said Coach Monheim, “This really isn’t my accomplishment though, it’s the teams but it is something I’m very proud of.” There are two moments in the past five years that really stick out to Coach Monheim: the regional meet in 2008 and the team’s sixth place finish at this past season’s state meet. “The regional meet in 2008 was memorable because it was the first time the girl’s cross country team advanced to the state meet in NV history,” said Coach Monheim, “I wanted to finish higher at the state meet this past fall but sixth out of 200 division one schools was very rewarding.” Coach Monheim will be missed. His saying “Make it count” has become the team’s motto, according to junior captain Mackenzie Reeves. “Coach Monheim is someone who cannot be replaced,” said Reeves, “He has
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Hojnacki CONGRATULATING THE GIRLS ON A GREAT RACE this past cross country season at the Regional meet is coach Jon Monheim. Soon after, the team and coach Monheim learned that they had won the Regional meet and thus qualified for the State meet. It was the first time in school history that the girls team was the Regional champions. seen us at both our strongest and weakest times and he has taught me how to control myself and how to be a better person.” Along with being missed, Coach Monheim will miss his experiences he has had at NV. “Daily contact with the NV girls is something I will miss” said Monheim. “I’ve coached wonderful athletes here at NV who come from outstanding families. I think I’ll miss those relationships the most. Running daily at Wildwood Metropark will also be something I will greatly miss.” Coach Monheim’s philosophy has always
been based on showing his athletes that dedication is what is needed in the sport of cross country. He has always tried to be 100% dedicated so that the athletes would be as close to that as possible, according to Monheim. “I’d like to think a coaches dedication and sacrifices can rub off on his/her athletes and I’ve been very fortunate here at NV to see that philosophy work on a large number of girls,” said Monheim. From numerous league titles to a state champion, the cross country coaches at NV have left a lasting impression in the school’s history.
NBA Playoffs: Final Four is determined By ADDISON HIRSCHFELD
St aff writ er March Madness ended long ago, however there is a new Final Four that has sports fans buzzing. A quartet of teams remains in the 2010 NBA Playoffs. With three out of the four second round series ending in sweeps, the true colors of many teams were shown. The Western Conference final matchup was set long before the East. The Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to battle for a spot in the NBA championship series. The Suns are playing their best basketball of the year at the right time. Canadian conundrum Steve Nash is leading the sizzling Suns by dishing out an average of 11 assists per game. It helps when he is passing to one of the greatest players in the league Amare Stoudemire, who leads the team in scoring with 23.1 points per game. This dynamic duo and an explosive offense will give the Suns a great shot against the title-defending Lakers. If they continue to play decent defense, the Suns could possibly upset the Lakers.
“The Suns can run,” said senior NBA fanatic Jake Amstel. “Their new coach has stepped up the defensive intensity. If their bigs can keep up with L.A.’s they might have a chance, but I don’t see that happening.” With all the talk in Los Angeles surrounding superstar Kobe Bryant, people often undermine the real key to the Lakers’ success. Kobe Bryant has by far the best supporting cast in the league and considering that basketball is a team sport, this is why they are the favorites to win the title yet again. Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum support Bryant with scoring, averaging a combined 33.3 points per game. Not to mention the fact that head coach Phil Jackson, who has one 10 NBA titles in his career, is among the greatest of all time. “They have the best player and the best coach,” said Amstel. The Lakers are efficient and they can score in so many different ways. They are a force to be reckoned with through the remainder of the playoffs. “The Lakers are the most well rounded team left in the playoffs. They can run, play defense and they have great bigs,” said Amstel.
In the Eastern Conference, The Orlando Magic will face off against the Boston Celtics for a chance to play the winners of the West. “Orlando all the way,” said junior NBA fan Matt Babcock. Babcock just might be right on this one. The Magic are the hottest team in the playoffs. With an 8-0 record in this postseason, Orlando has dominated their opponent every game so far in the playoffs winning on average by 17.2 points. The big man down low, Dwight Howard, reeks havoc in the paint. “Dwight Howard makes problems for every team,” said Amstel. Howard is averaging 11.3 rebounds per game and 3.88 blocks per game. “I like Dwight Howard because he plays like me,” said junior Jacob Sturt, “Big and powerful in the paint.” The real success behind the Magic’s winning ways this postseason is a combination of Howard down low and guard Jameer Nelson running the point. Nelson is averaging a team high 20.5 points per game. “If Jameer keeps it up, I do not see anyone beating Orlando,” said Amstel.
The Boston Celtics was the last team to clinch a spot in the Conference finals. Even after dethroning King Lebron and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics are still viewed as improbables to win the NBA championship. “Boston is definitely the underdog of the tournament still,” said Amstel. However, being the underdog has not bothered the Celtics before. The team has been lead this postseason by their third year guard out of Kentucky, Rajon Rondo. The point guard has stepped up his game in the playoffs by averaging 18.0 points compared to his 13.7 points per game in the regular season. The Celtics, however, do not have a single super star that can take over the game. To some, this is not a weakness. “Boston is reminiscent of the 2004 Detroit Pistons,” said Amstel. “They do not have one super star, but they play collectively to win.” With all this being said, look for the Celtics to contend against the Magic for a chance to play the best of the West. No matter which one of these four teams prevail as champion this year, the road to get there will certainly be full of great basketball.
Yes Jim Mora, we’re talking about the playoffs;
Many NHL teams in search for Lord Stanley this playoff season By BRIAN WADSWORTH
St aff writ er Game sevens, rivalries, remarkable moments, and an eighth seeded team in the Eastern Conference Finals? This season of the NHL playoffs has been one to watch and when it is all said and done, one we will never forget. The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs started April 14 and the adrenaline filled action has not stopped since. The games started with 16 teams and have now been whiddled down to only four teams competing for their respective conference finals. The first round of series came to an official end when the Detroit Red Wings were able to defeat the Phoenix Coyotes in the seventh game. The Coyotes were young, quick, and excited to take on the Red Wings who were almost complete opposites. The Red Wings are more of an experienced team who use puck possession and a sustained fore check to take down opponents. In the end the Red Wings prevailed and would take on the San Jose Sharks, who were the number one seed in the Western Conference. Other series also became very exciting and some teams were able to pull off some huge upsets. No upset being more unexpected than the Montreal Canadians upset over the number one seed in the playoffs overall, the Washington
Capitals. The Capitals were a very common bandwagon team that had a lot of fans jumping on it going into the playoffs. And honestly why not? With superstars such as Alexander Semin, Nicklas Backstrom and the best player in the game, Alexander Ovechkin, they should have been able to move on to the second round easily. But the old cliché holds to be true once again that offense sells tickets and defense wins championships. The Montreal Canadians might not be the deepest or most star-studded team but they were all able to buy into a defensive set system and with just enough scoring to get past not only the Washington Capitals but also the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Although coaching and timely scoring played a huge role in their success as a team it doesn’t hurt when your goaltender can step up and win games for you too. Jaroslav Halak, the Canadians goaltender, might be the first goaltender to win the Conne Smythe Trophy (MVP of the playoffs) since Cam Ward in 2005-2006 playoffs. Other stories these playoffs have been buzzing and fans have been treated to one of the most unlikely of sports stories, a team coming back from being down three games to none. The Boston Bruins in round two took a commanding lead three games to none lead against the Philadelphia Flyers. With the help of a returning Marc Savard and huge saves
from goaltender Tukka Rask, the Bruins had their eyes set on the conference finals. The Flyers had other plans though as they were able to claw their way back into the series winning three straight games forcing the pivotal game seven. We have seen the best of teams in the case of the Canadians and we have also seen the worst in teams in the case of most of the Eastern Conference teams. Contenders turned pretenders and pretenders turning into Stanley Cup favorites. This version of the NHL playoffs has been one to remember as a fan but difficult to predict for an analyst. You have the number one and two seed in the Western Conference Finals matching up in the San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks, which was predictable I guess. But on the other hand the eighth seeded Montreal Canadians facing either the six or seventh seed depending on who wins game seven between the Flyers and Bruins. It has been a wild trip but as a life-long fan of this sport I am going to try and give you some insight as to whom I believe we will be watching in the Stanley Cup Finals. I’ll first try and break it down in the Western Conference series, Sharks vs. Blackhawks. The Sharks have finally proven their playoff worth this season making it to the final four with big time players playing in big time moments. It may have taken Sharks star Joe Thornton a series to finally get comfortable but he has arrived and played a big part in the success of his
team. Although the Sharks may be the favorite, I have to go with the Blackhawks. Aside from Halak of the Canadians, Jonathan Toews might be the MVP of the playoffs and being joined by Patrick Kane and Dustin Byfuglien I just believe will prove to be too much for the shaky Sharks. I have already discussed the stellar play of Halak in net for the Canadians but the other star for them has been the leading goal scorer in the playoffs Mike Cammaleri. He leads all scorers with 12 goals and has single-handedly willed the Canadians to some wins these playoffs. With all of this combined there is no way I can’t put them in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Blackhawks. I see both series going very deep; probably going at least six or seven games both being very exciting. In the end I see Montreal versus Chicago battling it out for Lord Stanley. I love the Canadians and would love to see them win their 25th Stanley Cup in team history, but I just do not see it happening. The Cinderella story comes to a sudden halt and it becomes the Blackhawk’s year to win the Cup. The combination of Toews and Kane is obvious but what will really lead them to victory is the dominant defensive core. Lead by Norris Trophy candidate, Duncan Keith, the Blackhawks have more than enough take over this series and end this season bringing Lord Stanley back to the Windy City.
SPORTS 15 LAX teams battle opponents, injuries May 18, 2010
By AURORA MILLIRON
St aff writ er Still playing tough is the Sylvania Girls’ Lacrosse Team. They traveled to Brecksville on April 23 to play two games against a pair of Cleveland schools. The first game they were not able to win but had to make due with a tie against Cuyahoga Valley Club with a score of 12-12. In the second game against Cardinal Mooney, the girl’s took charge and dominated the whole game winning 15-9. The girls traveled again for an overnight trip to North Canton. Two players, juniors Aurora Milliron and Lydia Grum, were not able to play due to injuries. Milliron had a knee injury while Grum was out from mouth surgery. In the first game the girls lost to North Canton-Hoover club team 7-16. The Leafs won the second game against Hudson 6-4. Playing on BCSN against Maumee Valley Country Day, the girls defeated the team for a second time this season, 17-10. That same day the girls played Anthony Wayne with a win of 10-6. There was a mixture of varsity and junior varsity girls which worked well to seal the win. “It was awesome to be able to play a team that we already beat and then win again on BCSN,” said junior Raina Padilla. The Leafs faced their biggest rival of the season, Ottawa Hills, May 6. It was a close game in the beginning and the girls fought all the way to the end. They were not able to secure a win and lost by one goal, 11-12. “It was disappointing to lose against a team that we know that we can beat,” said Grum.
Megan Foster CRADLING THE LACROSSE BALL is junior Lydia Grum as her teammates, sophomores Taylor Weis and Mackenzie Perry, watch on. Grum was out from mouth surgery earlier in the season, however was able to play in this matchup against the St. Ursula Arrows in which Sylvania lost 5-15. The girls then played St. Ursula at Pacesetter but were not able to seal the win. They had a loss of 5-15. The Northview Boys’ Lacrosse Team are finishing the season strong. They traveled to Medina and were not able to win against a more
skilled team. They lost 0-24. Bouncing back from the big loss the boys won against Ottawa Hills in overtime with a score of 8-7. Sophomore Connor Simon scored the game-winning goal. “It gave us some confidence since they destroyed us the first time
we played them. It was good that we could beat them then,” said freshman Harrison Scott. They then traveled to Columbus to play two teams. On Friday May 7they faced Big Walnut and were not able to get a win with a score of 7-10. The next day they played Bexley and
were still not able to get a win and lost 1-17. The boys then faced St. Johns on Tuesday at St. Johns. They were not able to defeat them and lost 2-14. Then on Wednesday they traveled down to Perrysburg. The boys lost 4-19.
NV baseball prepares for end of season By ADDISON HIRSCHFELD
St aff writ er The Northview Wildcats Baseball team approached the end of their season with a longing for redemption after a late season spanking by the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets May 3. The Wildcats took one on the chin from the then 8th state ranked Yellow Jackets 0-10. NV head coach Kevin Danseizen stripped the team of their locker room privileges after the embarrassing loss. NV went into their next games feeling a strong need to redeem themselves. “After the Perrysburg game we turned it around and we were more focused,” said junior Zach Ryder. “We needed to win the next couple of games.” The Wildcats did just what they needed to do. NV bounced back with a win over the Bowling Green Bobcats 6-0 May 5. Sophomore Brandyn Hall pitched all seven
innings for the Wildcats. The shutout posted from Hall did not keep the Wildcats from swinging their bats. Senior Michael Dorsey led NV with two RBIs including one home run. “We just played our game,” said junior Tom Connin, “Get ‘em on, get ‘em over, and get ‘em in.” NV remained in their winning ways with another league victory, beating the Maumee Panthers 5-3 May 7. Consistent scoring throughout all innings was key for NV in the NLL matchup. However it was a burst from the bench that lifted the Wildcats over the Panthers, as junior Carter Paxton delivered a shot over the left centerfield fence. “It feels pretty good,” said Paxton on his second career home run. “It was a close game,” said Ryder in regards to Maumee. “Both pitchers threw well and a few big hits got us a much needed win.” The Wildcats, looking to keep their winning streak alive, entered the state tournament in hopes of making a deep run that would end
in a trip to Columbus. The Bat Cats got off to a strong start in round one, handling the Springfield Blue Devils 9-1 May 8. Junior John Joseph gave up only one run on 4 hits in 5 innings against the Blue Devils. Outstanding pitching and great offense proved to be effective once again for NV. Sophomores Hall and Kyle Goff each accounted for two RBIs. “When tournament time comes around, we take it to the next level,” said Connin. A rematch against Springfield came only two days later. The regular season continues outside of the tournament games, causing NV to face the Blue Devils again on May 10. The match up was one-sided yet again as NV mercied Springfield in the fifth inning by scoring 13 runs and only giving up three. An explosive 8 run fourth inning shot the team past the Blue Devils. Dorsey led the Wildcats with 3 RBIs. “When we play hard, we get the job done,” said Joseph. The Wildcats played their last
LAURA GUINNESS SENIOR CATCHER MICHAEL DORSEY awaits the ball behind home plate. Dorsey is the only senior this year on the NV Varsity Baseball team, he was honored during the team’s final home game against Springfield May 14. home game May 14 and honored lone senior Dorsey at senior night as they played Springfield once again. “He is our leader, our captain,” said Connin on Dorsey. Ryder added, “I love Michael
and I am going to miss him.” NV remains focused on the remainder of their regular season and in the tournament, in which their next game is against the Start Spartans.
Softball works hard; looks to NLL tourney By ALEXX KLEIN
Sport s edit or Long before the season began, the Northview softball team was in the weight room conditioning. Starting in December, conditioning consisted of lifting and running while captains were selected for the upcoming season. The team voted seniors Natalie DiCola and Aly Matthews as co-captains. Steve Kyle is the new head coach with Todd Omey assisting him. “I’ve been playing all four years here,” said DiCola. “I was looking forward to playing for a new coach and continuing our team chemistry.” “As coaches coming to a new school, implementing our philosophies and learning who the players are [has been the biggest hurdle we’ve had to overcome.] It’s been a good adjustment for the coaches and the players,” said Coach Omey. The team started 4-0 going into the season
in their scrimmages, according to DiCola. “Our coach has taught us new drills. We are a way better defensive team than last year,” said DiCola. “Our hitting has also improved, but we could still be better.” “We expect to compete each and every practice and game. We have had some injuries, but are overcoming them and playing our best softball now,” said Coach Omey. According to DiCola, Matthews tore a muscle in her shoulder and the team has had to deal with a number of bruised hands and sprained ankles. The team took on the Cougars April 30 at Southview in a close game that went into the eighth inning. The final was 1-0 in favor of SV. “It was one of the best games we’ve played all season,” said DiCola. “It was really hard losing to [SV] by one run because it had been tied the entire game.” The LadyKats played in the Bedford Invitational the weekend of May 8. League play ended with a home event against
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Springfield May 14. The team finished 3-12 in the Northern Lakes League (NLL) and 12-28 overall. “I think we will surprise some teams and make a good run. It seems we’re peaking at
the right time,” said Coach Omey on the NLL tournament. “Our team prides itself on how hard we work and it is starting to show in their performance on the field.”
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Track team competes at Clay Invitational By ALEXA KALANQUIN
St aff writ er The Girls’ Track team participated in the Nancy Erme relays at Whitmer and placed fourth overall. Northview was in the Gold division along with Whitmer, Findlay, Central Catholic, Notre Dame, Bedford and Southview for the meet April 30. The distance medley team composed of junior Erin Koffman, sophomore Moe Dean and freshmen Abby Masters and Robin Foster placed second. Senior Meredith Wagner earned first in the 3200-meter run and took second in the 1600m run. Freshman Janelle Noe placed third in the 300m hurdles and sophomore Allison Work took first in the 800m run. The 4x100m shuttle hurdle relay team of Noe, sophomores Kati O’Keefe, Stephanie Duwve and freshman Lauren Yurjevic earned second. The 4x800m relay team of junior Mackenzie Reeves, Work, Masters and Noe placed second and the 4x400m relay team of Reeves, Work, Noe and junior Samantha Yurjevic earned fourth. Freshman Meghan Matrisciano took second place in high jump, and the pole vault team earned second place with Matrisciano, junior Alexa Kalanquin and senior Colleen Grondin. The Boys’ Track team participated in the St. Francis Knight Relays April 30 and placed fifth overall. The teams that participated in the meet were St. John’s Jesuit, Whitmer, Clay, Southview, Bedford, Springfield, Findlay, Start, Toledo Christian, Central Catholic, Scott and Waite. The distance medley team of seniors Jacob Barnes, Joe Nisch, Derek Pohlman and junior Kevin McKown took third place. The 4x200m relay team of senior Keith Foster and sophomores Josh Davis, Denzel Wheaton, and Blake Miller earned first place. The 4x400m relay team of Barnes, McKown, Miller and sophomore James Ragland took second. In the individual events, Barnes placed second in the 1600m run and Miller earned third in the open 400 meter run. Also, Wallace placed second in the 3200m run, Wheaton earned first in the open 200m dash, and Foster took second in high jump. The track team also participated in the Clay Eagle Invitational May 7 at Clay High School. The teams that competed in the meet were Liberty-Benton, Whitmer, Anthony Wayne, Amherst-Steele, St. Ursula, Southview, Clay and St. Francis. The Boys’ team placed second overall and the Girls’ team earned fourth. Helping the team was the boys’ 4x800m
ERIN KOFFMAN JUMPING OVER A HURDLE in the 300-meter hurdles is freshman Janelle Noe. Noe placed second in the event at the Clay Eagle Invitational, helping the Girls’ Track team earn fourth place overall. The Track team competed in the NLL finals on Friday at Bowling Green high school. relay team of Barnes, Ragland, senior Harry Zeitler and sophomore Chris Weaver, placing first. “Clay was not our best showing,” said Barnes. “But we are definitely getting stronger each week.” The 4x400m relay team earned second with Wheaton, Ragland, Barnes and Miller each running a leg of the race. The 4x200m relay team of senior Jarred Bowens, Keith Foster, junior Colin Quinn and Wheaton placed first and the 4x100m relay team of Foster, Miller, Quinn and Bowens took third. In the individual events, Bowens took first in the
110m hurdles, also tying a meet record. Wallace took second in the 1600m run, and Barnes took second in the 800m run. Also, Wheaton earned first place in the open 200m run, and in the 3200m run, Pohlman took second and freshman Kyle Brooks took third. Due to adverse weather conditions, the boys’ pole vault competition was cancelled. The Girls’ team dominated the distance events with the 4x800m relay team of Noe, Work, Robin Foster and Reeves taking first place, Masters took first in the 1600m and 3200m run, and Work took first in the 800m run.
Also, the 4x400m relay team of Samantha Yurjevic, Noe, Reeves and Work placed second and Noe placed second in the 300m hurdles. For the high jump competition, Matrisciano placed first and took fourth in pole vault. “We are ready for NLL’s” said Yurjevic about the 4x400m relay team. “We should do amazing.” The team competed in Varsity NLL’s, with pre-lims on Wednesday and finals on Friday at Bowling Green and the JV competition was Saturday at Timberstone. "Our goal is to win,” said Barnes. “We expect to win and we have the guys to do it.”
Boys’ Tennis team competes at Sectionals By ADAM JURSKI
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NATALIE FORRESTER PREPARING TO UNLEASH A FOREHAND SHOT is sophomore Brandon Rachwal. He competed May 15 for a chance to play in the District tournament in Sandusky, Ohio. The team graduate four seniors this year, but maintain a good core of young players for next year.
Finishing tied for third place in the regular season, the boy’s tennis team was able to finish fifth in the Northern Lakes League tournament. Sophomore Jimmy Stevens finished third in the third singles bracket after he was able to beat Maumee in the third place match. “It was great to finish as high as I did,” said Stevens. “I was playing really well and I was making few mistakes on the court.” The first doubles team of sophomore Brandon Rachwal and senior Adam Jurski were able to take third place after being seeded second. They lost to Perrysburg in the first round, the eventual winner at first doubles. The second doubles team of sophomore Spencer Georgetti and senior Will Forrester were seeded number one, but they lost in the final to Rossford to finish second. Senior John Holler was able to win his first match at second singles before dropping his next two matches. Perrysburg won the whole tournament with Southview coming in a close second. Sectionals were held this past Thursday at the Shadow Valley Tennis Club. Rachwal was seeded fourth in the singles bracket with the doubles team of Forrester and Georgetti seeded fourth in the doubles bracket. Rachwal was able to advance to the semifinals, which qualifies him for Districts that will be held on Thursday. He lost in his semi-final match to St. John’s number two singles player. Senior Brendan Connolly won his first
match against a Rogers player, before losing in the next round to St. John’s number three singles. He was able to get an impressive three games off of his opponent. “It was great to get three games off of him,” said Connolly. “This was the highlight of my year and probably for the rest of the team too.” Holler also played singles which he won his first two matches and was one win away from reaching districts, but he lost to St. John’s number two singles, the same one that Rachwal lost to. Jurski and Stevens played doubles together for the tournament and won their first match against Start, but lost to St. John’s number two doubles team. Forrester and Georgetti won their first match against Southview, but were upset by Springfield’s doubles team in the next round. St. John’s, who dominated the City League tournament and is the tennis powerhouse of Northwest Ohio, were all seeded in the top spots and advanced everyone to districts. Rachwal is the only player not from St. Johns in singles. Rachwal played on Saturday to determine his seeding for the District tournament that will be held in Sandusky, Ohio. With the tennis season over except for Rachwal, the team finished with a winning 12-6 record. Coach Mark Fisher was proud of everyone on the team. “The team worked hard throughout the year and their results shows it,” said coach Fisher. “I had a blast coaching this year. The team graduates four seniors this year in Jurski, Forrester, Connolly and Holler.
Flag Corps holds tryouts for next year By MARY GRACE FITZGERALD
St aff writ er During football pregames and halftimes, bright colors may catch your eye. These vibrant colors are courtesy of the Northview Flag Corps. The Flag Corps spins their flags and dances to the band’s music to add visuals to the instruments’ notes. “We’re the color of the band,” said junior LeighAnn Pace. As the visual component to the marching
band, they spin five-foot colorful flags. “We didn’t have to choose between flag corps and band. Many of us are either in orchestra or play an instrument during concert season,” said junior Taylor Hertz. The Flag Corps’ team lost five seniors this year, but they are recruiting from the middle schools. They have high hopes for a big team next year, according Hertz. “Based on the Arbor Hills recruits, we’re expecting a lot more girls,” said Hertz. “More people on the team should be a lot of fun, and I’m really looking forward to next season.”
With a bigger team in the 2010 season, comes bigger equipment. The five-foot poles from last year will be put away and new six-foot poles will be instated. This year’s new flags are black, red and neon green. “We get new flags a lot, and change them for each show,” said Hertz. “The pregame flags are black, gold and red while the halftime flags are new with red, green and black.” Tryouts were held on May 7 after the participants learned the routine throughout the week. They showed this routine to the coach Tracy Hall who determined the final
team. The tryouts for the Flag Corps were held in the gym last week and the regular practices will start in mid-July. The team is considered part of the marching band and they practice with them during football season. “Everyone comes in at the same skill level, so it really just depends on who remembers the steps,” said Hertz. The returning team consists of freshmen Lindsay Wright, Mackenzie Appel, and juniors Taylor Hertz, Brynn Runion, LeighAnn Pace and Claire Chirgott.