Volume 88: Issue 3

THE SYLVANIA NORTHVIEW

STUDENT PRINTS

Sylvania Northview High School

5403 Silica Drive Sylvania, Ohio 43560

Volume 88, Issue 3

November 5, 2013

HR activities Girls play annual Powderpuff game have students Juniors, seniors compete during Spirit Week singing a different tune Ahmed Atari Staffer

D.J. Molasses and his groovy beats surprised homerooms on October 18 with a game called “Name That Tune.”

The object of the game was for the class to work together to name the songs and artists played over the PA. At the end of the game, the sheet on which the class recorded their guesses was to be turned into the office.

Simply turning the sheet in scored the class a point.

“Being a homeroom leader, it was a fun first challenge for me,” sophomore Feross Ballut said. “I like how homeroom is set up this year, it’s more enjoyable with all of my friends.”

After recording the scores, the senior homerooms of English teacher Dan Dick and Chemistry teacher Andy Roth placed first with 46/50 points.

Medical Technology teacher Pat Johnson’s junior homeroom tied for second with English teacher Brienne Laskey’s sophomore homeroom, both scoring 45/50 points.

In third place, Physical Education teacher Jill Urbaniak’s freshman homeroom class scored 39/50 points.

“The Name That Tune game was fun, but the songs were too old and played too fast,” sophomore Katie Cole said. “Also, homeroom is moving a bit too slow. I feel that we need to have more homerooms.”

According to English teacher and member of the homeroom committee Sarah Huey, homeroom is different this year. It’s all based on participation, which is needed to score points for your class.

As opposed to last year’s Connection Day video, there will be a Class Olympics. The Class Olympics will have each homeroom teacher in charge of a different activity, which can be anywhere and anything.

Students from each grade will participate in each activity, hoping to score points for their class. With this new addition, anyone can win.

“We should make t-shirts for each grade,” both Cole and Ballut said.

Seniors are currently in first place with 17 points, with juniors and freshman close behind with 16 and 15 points respectively, and sophomores coming in fourth with 13 points.

The next homeroom is scheduled for November 15.

STEIRER JUNIOR KELSI OMEY dashes through two senior defenders last Tuesday night at the annual Powderpuff football game. Despite Omey instigating some great plays, the juniors fell 35-42. “I just really liked the fact that I helped my team out with the touchdowns I made,” Omey said.

Omey was responsible for four of the five touchdowns for the juniors.

Megan McLean Staffer

One of the most popularly celebrated traditions at Northview has come to a close once again. On October 29, the senior Powderpuff team took home the victory, defeating the junior team with an ending score of 42-35. Part of the points came from a collection of the most cans for the food drive, a tradition continued from last year.

Whichever team brought the most canned goods before halftime won a free touchdown at the beginning of the second half. The seniors were able to win the canned good collection, which won them an additional seven points.

Practices started October 9, and were held every Wednesday and Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. for three weeks.

These practices consisted mainly of seven on seven, or offense versus defense, according to Senior Head Coach Will Weddington.

The head coaches for the Senior Powderpuff team were Wil Weddington and Eben Corron, along with assistant coaches Nicholas Bartlett, Dominik Konik, Gabe Rioux, Skylar Gilbert and cheerleader Austin Micham.

All the drills and practicing before the big game paid off, according to Corron.

“Based on the practices I knew we would perform well on the field because everyone was so close knit,” Corron said. “We came together as a family and it ultimately made the difference in us winning.”

Although the juniors played really well, some of the coaches felt that they gave up too soon, according to Junior Coach Jake Montz.

“We had a really good game, but our defense just gave up too many points,” Montz said.

Junior Kelsey Omey scored four times and junior Lili Fatemi scored once, with seniors Cassidy Ghesquiere and Marissa Milliron making touchdowns for their team as well.

Regardless of the outcome of the game, both

junior and senior players appeared to have a lot of fun, according to senior player Alysha Welch.

“I felt victorious. I thought it started off rocky, but as soon as we got it started we kept up the momentum. The game was extremely fun, our team had so much energy and enthusiasm,” Welch said. “We worked so hard to win and we did.”

According to junior Kendall Jessing she was also happy to play.

“It was really fun for everyone who participated and I can’t wait to do it next year,” Jessing said.

Along with Powderpuff, last week was also Spirit Week. On Monday, students wore countrythemed clothes. Tuesday, students either had the choice to wear pink to represent the juniors, or blue for the seniors. Wednesday consisted of wearing a favorite jersey, while Thursday was either a haunted Homecoming shirt or a costume.

Finally on Friday, the school wore camouflage for the NV vs. Southview game.

Senior courtyard receives beneficial update Claire Weber Staffer

The remodeling of the new and improved senior courtyard all started with 2013 graduate Devin Shoemaker.

Last year, Shoemaker was involved in career tech and was in need of an internship during the second semester of school.

He didn’t have an internship in the business world, therefore he was hoping to get one that would revolve around landscaping, according to Principal Steve Swaggerty.

Shoemaker was a big fan of landscaping. He had a previous background with the job and even owned a landscaping business of his own. He truly had a passion for designing and remodeling landscapes. Therefore the idea of him remodeling landscapes at Northview seemed like a perfect idea, according to Mr. Swaggerty.

Shortly after, Shoemaker was offered an internship at NV to fix up the areas that needed the most assistance. The first thing that came to mind was the senior courtyard, according to Mr. Swaggerty.

Once Shoemaker was given the job, the problem of expenses

PHOTO COURTESY OF MS. HUEY needed to be tackled. NV rose to the challenge; the Class of 2013 graciously donated $3700 to the fund and their parents have contributed $3000.

In addition, the school itself donated $2000 from extra funds.

So far, a new concrete patio has been added along with new benches and tables. National Honors Society intends to buy and donate picnic table umbrellas that will come to good use during sunny days.

In addition, the Class of 2013 will pay for the grass seeds and plants that will eventually be planted by Shoemaker, according to Mr. Swaggerty.

“The senior courtyard is more inviting to the senior class because there is more space to hang out in,” senior Mitch Kahn said.

The goal of this project is to allow the seniors to enjoy and relax in the courtyard without the limitation of space. Therefore, they should all take pride and be thankful for all the donations the Class of 2013 and the parents have contributed toward the courtyard, according to Mr. Swaggerty.

“I just want to pass along a big thank you to the Class of 2013, their parents, NHS, Mrs. Briddell, and Devin Shoemaker for providing a beautiful space for a generation of NV seniors,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

News

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Sports

NV becomes a zoo as Mol Day festivities take place, pg. 3

TSP takes a closer look into acceptance, beliefs, pg. 5

NV guys participate in No Shave November, pg. 7

Freshmen football team has stellar season, pg. 10

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NEWS

The Student Prints November 5, 2013

In the mornin’ I’m making waffles... and music NV clubs, organizations participate in Fall Festival parade Nazihah Bhatti Staff Writer

SIEDLECKI THE SHREK MUSICAL CAST takes the stage to sing some of the songs from the show. The main characters Shrek, Fiona and Donkey sang their emotional trio “Who I’d Be” that closes the first act in the show. Other characters performed their main songs as well at the Fall Festival Parade.

Food, fall, and fun were celebrated in Sylvania at the 27th Annual Fall Festival and Parade. Northview and the Sylvania community gathered to showcase the talents of many groups on October 20.

This event began with a parade from NV to Veterans Memorial Park. The Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Junior Cheerleaders, Senior Homecoming Court, and the cast and crew of Shrek: The Musical were all in the parade representing NV. After the parade, the cast of Shrek sang five songs from the show.

“We were in the parade to promote and give a sneak preview of the show,” Director Don Wachowiak said.

The musical runs from November 21 to the 25, according to Mr. Wachowiak.

The marching band dressed up in costumes in the parade.

“I dressed up as a fairy in the band and we had a lot of fun playing Thriller,” sophomore Gina Murphy said.

Children dressed up in their Halloween costumes to watch the parade, and winners of the costume contest got trophies from Sylvan Studio. Many local businesses participated in the parade as well as various food vendors, including the Boy Scouts.

“I loved the parade and it was great to see Northview represented at the Fall Festival,” sophomore Anna Spinelli said.

Other bands and performers from around the area performed in the parade. This event draws many people and helps to attract customers to small businesses in Sylvania.

Force equals mousetrap times acceleration Maggie Figliomeni Co-Editor

Look out Stuart Little--here come the physics classes. Physics students recently completed their annual mousetrap car project.

Led by physics teacher Jon Engel, students were given three weeks to complete the assignment of building a mobile contraption using a Victor mousetrap. The cars were to be driven by no force besides the mousetrap, according to Mr. Engel.

Once launched, the cars were to travel 25 feet while carrying a 12 ounce can of pop. One point was given for every foot the car covered.

On October 28 and 29, the class took to the hallway to test their cars, while being timed and measured by Mr. Engel.

“During the two nights of testing I got a total of seven hours of sleep,” junior Noah Froelich said.

Students could perform test runs as many times as they wanted, attempting to achieve the farthest

distance and longest time.

“We spent 24 hours trying to fix the car to get it to go from eight feet to a goal of 12 feet; but, hey, it moved,” senior Sindyha Rajan said. “Actually, it ended up going 14 feet in the end.”

In general, building materials other than the mousetrap included four CDs for wheels and wood to make the base of the car.

Some students made their cars from scratch, while others used a kit.

Extra points were awarded to the creators of the three cars who went 25 feet down the hall in the lowest time. Seniors Yaya Hu, Lance Lu and Dominik Konik had the fastest cars. Their times were 7.99 seconds, 8.03 seconds and 8.05 seconds, respectively, according to Mr. Engel.

“I was really frustrated because the first day it didn’t go at all--it wasn’t until fifth period the next day it started to move,” Hu said. “Once it started, it went all 25 feet.”

The slowest time travelling the whole distance was 39 seconds, achieved by senior Julia Nistel’s mousetrap car.

Co-exist mixes it up this year the students talked about different situations and whether it made you feel Staff Writer uncomfortable or comfortable. The students conversed about different ways to make the Have you ever heard the saying “don’t situations easier and more relaxing for you. judge a book by its cover?” Well, the same Another time the students wrote letters phrase goes hand in hand when meeting new to the people who bullied them in the past. people.

The letters were never mailed but it gave the If you believe everyone is equal and you student the chance to express their feelings want to be accepting of and lift a burden off everyone, then Co-Exist their shoulders.

The message is important is the club for you.

The meetings all Co-Exist is an antifor everyone. You can’t tell have food at them and bullying diversity club participation what someone is like from Co-Exist that gets together and looks very good to talks about topics such colleges, according to just looking at them. as gender, religion, and Blue, because they -Mrs. Blue, Co-exist advisor Mrs. biases. The club goal is are always looking for to create a safe and equal diversity within their environment within Northview. student enrollment.

The club meets at 7:05 Friday mornings Co-Exist plans to have a diversity and after school Friday in Adviser Tami Blue’s homeroom one day in the future so all of room, E22. You can go to either meeting or Northview can participate in the club’s both if you’re feeling ambitious. Co-Exist is activities. open to anyone who wants to join.

“The message is important for everyone.

In the meetings, the club does several You can’t tell what someone is like from just activities, usually starting with some looking at them,” Mrs. Blue said. icebreakers and then moving into different The club is open to all NV students and topics. soon will be selling Co-Exist shirts that anyone According to Mrs. Blue, in one meeting can purchase.

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FIGLIOMENI SENIORS YAYA HU AND DOMINIK KONIK WATCH in hopeful anticipation as their cars start to race. “The races were really fun because we were all showing our competitive edges, screaming and cheering and running around like crazy people,” Hu said.

NHS blossoms into annual poinsettia sale Kendall McCoy Staff Writer

Looking for a present for that special someone? Or maybe you want to get a present for your mom? The National Honors Society’s annual Poinsettia Fund Raising Sale can give you a hand.

All members in NHS are selling poinsettias and anyone is able to purchase the plants including students, parents, and teachers. This is also the first year that the sales are being opened for businesses to purchase, according to NHS advisor Darla Omey.

“We had a business that was very interested in purchasing last year so I think overall, opening the fundraiser to businesses will really help our sales,” said Mrs. Omey.

The sales began on November 1 and will continue until November 14.

NHS is making the sale a competition among all members this year to aspire them to sell more, The person with the most sales will get to choose two friends and have a free lunch provided by Firehouse Subs. Every member in NHS is required to ask at least two teachers and two businesses to buy from them, according to Chairman of the Poinsettia Sale, senior Adam Downing.

“This prize is a great motivation because honestly, who doesn’t like free food? I am going to try and hit all my neighbor’s houses and my family to sell as much as I can,” Downing said.

The sale is a pre-paid event, meaning the customer must pay for the plants at the time of the order. All orders will be delivered to the school December 2.

Each plant comes in a variety of colors, prices, and sizes. Color options include red, white, pink, and marble and range in size from four and a half inch pots to ten-inch pots, according to Mrs. Omey.

All proceeds from the sale go to the NHS to help them pay for their honor chords, certificates, and pins for juniors who become NHS members.

“We are honored to support our students and the future students in NHS,” president of the National Honor Society Sydney Bihn said.

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What does the mole say? Chem students know Kaelynn Knestrick News Editor

Students embraced their inner animal on Mol Day this year with an AniMOL Kingdom theme. Mol Day was celebrated by Northview chemistry students on October 23 and 24.

Extra credit was awarded if students dressed up, created a mole, made a poster or brought in food.

Students could interpret this theme any way they wanted as long as animals were involved.

“Students used movies, books, shows, songs and more when thinking of team themes,” chemistry teacher Jennifer Crosley said.

Some of the teams this year were The Three Blind Moles, Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Molf, Old Mole-Donald, Mickey Mole, Moledagascar and many more.

“I like being able to see students that are creative have an outlet that they normally don’t get in chemistry,” chemistry teacher Andy Roth said.

Some students went above and beyond the requirements of Mol Day. Students wore their costumes all day and some even made houses for their moles, according to Mr. Roth.

“It was fun dressing up all day but I felt that everyone was staring and talking about my penguin costume,” junior Maddie Cole said.

Junior Emily Lu made a hand-made three-in-one mole: a wolf which unzipped into a mole and the mole unzipped into a pig.

“I wanted my mole to tell the story of mole day and my teams theme, the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Mole,” Lu said. “I wanted my mole to be surprising.”

Not only did students dress up and make moles, they played games like herd of molephants, mole-in-one, a combination of charades and headbands and animol trivia. In herd of molephants, students had to put on goggles with a slinky, the trunk, attached to it and push a ping-pong ball across the room using the slinky, according to Ms. Crosley.

“The spirit this year was really great, a lot of students got involved and cheered on their teammates,” Ms. Crosley said.

“Students had fun but were still competitive.”

Senior Dominik Konik was Zazu in his group, Molion King, he painted his face blue and wore a bird hat. He also made chocolate dirt pie with gummy worms and spiders because

STARK SENIORS BRENDON HARTBARGER, Benjamin Leizerman and Alexander Apardian show their Mol Day poster to fellow classmates. “Mol Day is a fun interactive day where we can play games and relax,” Leizerman said.

Timon and Pumbaa eat bugs.

“Mol Day was a lot of fun and a nice break from the rigorous AP Chemistry class,” Konik said.

“Watching people be excited and embarrassed about their costumes and seeing students go outside of their comfort zones is one of the best things of Mol Day,” Mr. Roth said.

NV seniors get to the root of the voting process Kailee McAfee Staff Writer

Learn about the voting process, get paid and be excused from school for a whole day?

This is what the senior AP Government students were allowed to do on Election Day, which is today.

Any AP Government student who is 17 or older and attended a three hour training session could participate, according to AP Government teacher Perry Lefevre.

“As a government teacher, the Board of Election reached out to me many years ago.

They know that there are young people who would like to do this and they want to try to get younger people involved in the voting process,”

Mr. Lefevre said.

NV students have been working polls for the last 14 years, according to Mr. Lefevre.

“The Board of Election seeks out our students because of their consistent reliability and work ethic,” Mr. Lefevre said.

The training session taught students things like how to act towards voters, how to work the machines, and register and sign people in,

Med Tech switches from Operation to Candy Land SENIOR MED TECH AFTERNOON TREASURER Shelby Yeager counts money for this year’s fundraiser. “It’s a class effort to sell the candy,” Yeager said. “The money helps pay for students that can go to States and Nationals. When you raise the money yourself you are more grateful that you are able to go to these competitions.” The students goal was to make a profit of $1,700 after paying back Old Fashion Candy Company. This was a Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) fundraiser put together by the students.

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“They get all excited, and many signed up to get two boxes Staff Writer OSINSKI instead of one,” Mrs. Johnson said.

If everybody sells their candy, Med Tech has the potential to raise $1,700, according to Mrs. Johnson.

It’s that time of year again: senior students from Medical “It’s really easy, all the kids come right to you. However, Technology started selling candy throughout Northview and it’s a big responsibility,” senior Med Tech student Keleigh Southview. The students started selling on October 16 and did Zenz said. so until October 30.

Candy such as Warheads, Sour Punch Straws, Skittles, The money that the seniors raise funds their trips to state and and 3 Musketeers were sold. national competitions, as well as adopting a needy family for the “I’ve noticed that the Reese’s and the Kit Kats have sold holidays, according to senior Med Tech teacher Pat Johnson. the fastest,” Zenz said.

The students get to pick what candy box they want depending Med Tech does this every year as their yearly fundraiser, on which candy they think will sell the most. according to Mrs. Johnson.

according to senior Gabby Croci.

“It’s a really great opportunity for me to learn how the voting process actually works,” Croci said.

The group of NV students is stationed in various places around Toledo and working a 12-hour day for the Board of Elections getting right to the root of the voting process, according to Mr. Lefevre.

Walk of Light shines on bullying Claire Goecke Staff Writer

The shuffle of feet could be heard in the gymnasium on the evening of October 17; the feet of people who planned to “stomp out” bullying in honor of Red Ribbon Week.

Sylvania community members of all ages gathered for the 12th annual Walk of Light at 7 p.m. The event was planned by the Sylvania Community Action Team, or SCAT. SCAT is a program specifically designed to eliminate bullying and drug use within Sylvania. The advisors of SCAT provide a safe and fun environment for Sylvania students, according to senior Roberta Sefing.

SCAT’s Walk of Light was held to kick off Red Ribbon Week, the largest drug prevention campaign in the country; according to www.imdrugfree.com.

The students planned to walk around the NV stadium with their parents and role models, but due to poor weather, the group stayed in the gymnasium to celebrate their choice to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Students were encouraged to take a pledge to continue to live drug and alcohol free and to be respectful of those around them.

Multiple leaders in the Sylvania community attended the event, including Mayor Craig Stough and Judge M. Scott Ramey.

“The theme this year is ‘Stomp out Bullying’ because it’s a huge issue in schools, especially high school,” Sefing said.

Student SCAT members from multiple junior high and high schools performed various skits relating to this year’s theme.

“High school students and some junior high kids all get together to plan the event,” Sefing said. “We spend a lot of hours planning and practicing to get everyone ready for Red Ribbon Week.”

Elementary schools also celebrate Red Ribbon Week and were invited to attend the walk. In order to show their intolerance for bullying, Highland Elementary has a spirit week to get the students involved.

“We got to wear fancy shoes or boots to school on Wednesday to go with the theme of stomping out bullying,” Highland fourth grader Sydney Vandenbroek said.

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OPINIONS

The Student Prints November 5, 2013

column as see ‘em

by Rachel Bules

Early decision. Scholars and Honors programs. FAFSA. Matriculation. Preferred admission. Demonstrated need. Merit-based grant. These might words might be just a few of the confusing vocabulary thrown at you during your college application process. As the oldest child in my family, my parents and I have no prior experience applying for college. It seemed to me that everyone else knew how to apply to college and I didn’t, even though I know this was not the case.

For me, filling out the Common App was daunting. It was page after page asking questions about myself that I didn’t always even know the answers to. The websites of the colleges I am applying to were helpful, but even they failed to shed light on some of the more specific queries I had. Going on official visits to my prospective colleges was very helpful, but the information they relayed was all very general and sometimes I left with more confusion than I started with.

Another source of extreme confusion for me was all of the types of admission each different school offered. Between the five schools I am applying, not one of them has the same type of admission process.

I guess where I’m going with this is that I just wish that each school had a standardized application. The Common App is a good idea in theory, but it’s difficult that I have to answer four million obscure questions about myself.

Also, not every school uses the Common App so I have to fill out multiple applications that pretty much ask the same things. Another headache that applicants are dealing with this year is various failures and errors while filling out the Common App. A stress I certainly do not need in my life is worrying if my application actually submitted after I hit “Submit” (which happened to me… twice.)

I was entirely under the impression that senior year would be fun and busy, but in a pleasantly manageable way. Boy, was I wrong.

Stressing about which colleges to apply to is only the first hurdle to overcome. Then, you have to decipher the language that tends to resemble hieroglyphs within each application itself.

Finally, you have to pay an obscene amount of money to submit the application, and then you have to keep checking up to make sure the application was actually submitted. Some people were wise and made sure to complete this process in August or September, but in my case, factors including not being sure where I wanted to apply, not knowing what I wanted to do with my life post-high school, homework, soccer, employment, a miniscule social life, and a crippling pre-disposition to procrastinate to the point of self-destruction have left me scrambling to finalize my applications a few days before they are due.

This is especially a problem for me because I am still not sure what I want to do with my life after high school. I’m not one of those people who were born a die-hard fan of a particular college and I really didn’t even consider which schools I might be interested in until a few months ago. After visiting them all, I know I will have a hard time choosing.

The silver lining to this whole process is that once it’s over, it’s over. The only thing I will have to worry about for the next few months is working on some scholarship opportunities.

However, something tells me all of this stress will return once it’s time to actually select where I’m going to go.

Classy never goes out of style Claire Goecke Staff Writer

“I love your outfit!”- The compliment every girl likes to hear after spending the extra 20 minutes in the morning executing an outfit nicer than jeans and a sweatshirt. But as always, dressing up makes us more aware of whether our clothing ensemble follows the school dress code and the unwritten dress code, which can be referred to as “staying classy.”

With the fashion trends of today’s world, the line between dressing stylish and dressing inappropriately can be a little blurry.

Jennifer Lopez’s clothes might be runway-worthy, but in the halls of Northview, an administrator would send you to the office immediately if you tried to mimic some of her wardrobe choices.

Even if you don’t get caught by the dress code police, does that mean the outfit is appropriate? Not always. Some teachers are more lenient about the guidelines than others, but that is no excuse to abuse the lack of enforcement.

Your peers are some of the most judgmental people you will ever encounter, and no one wants to be known as the girl who wore trashy clothes in high school. Plus, when you look back in your high school yearbook 30 years from now, the least you can do for yourself is make sure you look appropriate. Odds are, you’ll laugh at the fashion trends of 2013, but you don’t want to regret the way you portrayed yourself.

A low cut shirt or a pair of short shorts may attract attention at school, but certainly not the right kind. One of the most beautiful qualities in any human being is self-respect, which can easily begin with one’s choice of apparel.

Picture yourself going out to dinner to meet your significant other’s parents for the first time. First impressions say a lot about

someone and can be hard to change. Before any greetings are exchanged, there are about two seconds where judgments will be made, good or bad. If your clothing choice seems inappropriate, you could be seen as lacking self-respect.

Within the first couple seconds, your wardrobe decision has already dug you into a hole, and all you can hope for now is a moment to redeem yourself, or you can wish this relationship goodbye. Your style says a lot about you, so make sure it’s saying the right things.

The school’s dress code covers a majority of the issues regarding skimpy clothing, but there is no list banning or permitting each piece in your wardrobe. On top of all this, a shirt that may look perfectly school appropriate on you might show a little too much skin on someone else.

According to NV’s dress guidelines, “Apparel should be adequate in both length and coverage to be considered appropriate for school.

Shorts, dresses and skirts must be below the fingertips when the arms are extended down the sides.”

By following these rules precisely, there is no way you will be called out for dressing inappropriately. But realistically speaking, it is hard for girls to find shorts that extend to the fingertip, especially for taller girls. The longer your legs are, the shorter the shorts look, even if your shorts are proportionally the same length as the shorts of the petite girl. While keeping this in mind, it is important to realize that shorts with a reasonable and respectful length do exist, so make a point to look for them.

The true dress guidelines are simple: use good judgment. If the new shirt you bought is cut a little too low, pair it with a cute tank top underneath. When the hem of your skirt is near your palm, it’s time to retire it to the Goodwill pile.

With your unique sense of style, good judgment and self-respect, you’ll be handed compliments all day long for dressing with style, while staying classy.

NOTIONS IN MOTION What do you think is wrong with the way our generation dresses and why?

“Sometimes people expose too much skin, then other times it’s fine and they look good.”

-freshman Miranda Confer

“I’m going to make it short and simple, it’s awesome!”

-sophomore Andy Hosinski

Sometimes it’s fine, but other times people just need to cover up...no one wants to see that.

-junior Sierra McKimmy

“In a single word, provocative.”

-senior Mitch Kahn

Design it your way, design it my way

Senior class, we can work it out

Before the class of 2014’s senior year had even be- ever happened. Many of the girls were upset because it gun, there was drama. It actually all started at the end is a tradition that has been held every year. So a few seof their junior year over their senior class t-shirts…yes, niors took it into their own hands. They created a design t-shirts, a piece of clothing. and made jersey shirts that were sold in the Cat Cave.

The class of 2014 chose an awesome Harry Potter But again, people were unhappy with the shirts. shirt that won when they voted for the senior shirts last So the senior class t-shirts and the senior women year. However, there were some students who were up- t-shirts had their petty drama, but it didn’t end there: set that a different design, camouthen there were camouflage shirts. flage, had not won. These students Only a handful of the senior class Let’s not get caught up saw fit to take matters into their wanted camo, but there was a ruckus own hands. Feelings were hurt, over more shirts. on the small stuff...but on rumors flew and people all around Being upset over the design at making our senior year the got angry as it become a priority to first is understandable. Being genbest year of high school. have exactly what they wanted on uinely upset and putting up a fight a class t-shirt. Eventually it died about it is not. It is a shirt that seniors down, and the class shirt was given will wear until they forget about it in the design that had been chosen through the kindergar- the back of their closets or until they no longer fit in it ten-old system for fairness--majority rules. because the college freshman 15 snuck up on them.

So many seniors thought by the start of their senior Not only will the shirts hold no significance later on year all the spirit wear commotion would have died in life, but the profit from the camo shirts is not going down, but it had only begun. to the class of 2014, it is going to Business Tech. People Once senior year began, senior girls attempted to had such an issue about the shirts they chose junior year create, on their own, the traditional “Senior Women” that the Northview versus Southview game became a shirts. On Facebook, there was a group called “Senior “Camo Out”. It is just a shirt...a shirt.

Women Are...” where they were going to come up with Let’s not get caught up in the small stuff such as a their own design and have the shirts made. shirt design, but on making senior year the best year of They had a meeting and picked a design, but nothing high school.

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THE STUDENT PRINTS Volume 88, Issue 3

Co-Editors-In-Chief: Maggie Figliomeni & Rachel Bules Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editor: Kaelynn Knestrick & Casey Wittman Features Editors: Lauren Lewis & Sydney Albert Sports Editors: Jordan Rose Opinions Editors: Geeta Rao & Annie Nowak Arts & Entertainment Editor: Henry Gray Business Editor: Emily Simone Photo Editors: Jessica Stark & Kristin Osinski Staff Writers: Ahmed Atari, Peter Birsen, Nazihah Bhatti, Isabelle Compton, Emma Crandall, Mackenzie Elrod, Claire Goecke, Allie Hartnet, Andrew Headman, Kailee McAfee, Kendall McCoy, Megan McLean, Melanie Siedlecki, Claire Weber & Jarred Wulf The Student Prints is the official student-produced newspaper of Sylvania Northview High School. It is distributed monthly at no charge to serve the purpose of informing students, faculty, staff, administration and the Sylvania community of current issues. The main goal of TSP is to present coverage of events in an unbiased and accurate manner. The paper also respects the opinions and ideas of the entire NV community. Signed letters to the editors are encouraged and should be no longer than 300 words. All letters can be turned into the publications room, E-6. TSP reserves the right to edit letters that contain grammatical errors, accuracy and profane or libelous comments. The newspaper staff is entirely responsible for the content of the paper and supports the First Amendment to the Constitution. Unsigned editorials published in TSP are written by staff members, and agreed upon by a majority vote of the editorial board. TSP is carefully examined by its staff and adviser prior to publication to prevent incorrect or libelous information.

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OPINIONS

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Equali ty and Acceptance Photo illustration by Maggie Figliomeni

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I recall freshman year. Before then I had always been told that my opinions mattered, and so did everyone else’s. I was taught America’s vision of free speech and the value of different opinions as the fundamental basis for a free nation, and the backbone of democracy. So I sought to abide by this philosophy of acceptance and freedom, but I soon learned that many students do not care for other opinions, they only cared about themselves.

All around me I saw students proudly displaying the symbols of their religious affiliations; crucifix necklaces, Muslim hostility the other person will only be formulating defence of their own Hijabs, t-shirts displaying various churches, and I wanted to be able opinion but calm reasoning will make someone actually set aside this to express my own views as well, so I came into school with an atheist defense and think. Getting someone to at least further assess their beliefs T-shirt. As an advocate of open-mindedness, I trusted that I would only is a sign of open-mindedness, and thus a chance at changing opinion.

The goal is to transcend futile bickering and start sharing ideas and need to defend my opinions with intellectual debate, but I was wrong.

While sitting at the lunch table, I was surprised to feel something hit opinions in a way that both parties are able to understand and expand upon the debate. me, and then hit me again. The seniors A lack of acceptance becomes sitting at the table opposite to me had The only way to really reach someone, and begun throwing pieces of their lunch at make them further assess their own beliefs, not only an issue of ignorance, but ignorance caused by anger. It is me, yelling and mocking me because I extremely important to set aside “did not believe in God.” They swore is through intelligent conversation. personal grudges or hostility toward at me for being an atheist, and not a -Henry Gray other opinions because intelligent Christian, and that’s when I realized that those who refuse to understand and accept other beliefs will hate debate is what advances our own knowledge of the world and formulates strong opinion based on fact, and not just ignorant misguidance. people that are different.

For a better more peaceful nation, we need to stop being influenced I did not understand their anger and immaturity. They yelled at me for not being a Christian, but completely disregarded the teachings by our culture of cutthroat politics and anger driven views, and start of Christ by resorting to violence. This is the issue, although this was a treating each other like human beings, like brothers and sisters. We case regarding particularly immature seniors, students prefer to resort do not have to like each other, but as fellow citizens of America and citizens of the world, we must treat everyone with respect and decency to yelling and anger to express their opinions instead of conversation.

People are not going to be converted to any new idea by force, using so that acceptance of beliefs can be achieved. And once peace and calmhostility and violence when expressing opinion is completely futile. The headedness is instigated, a more progressive society can flourish. We all only way to really reach someone, and make them further assess their want to live in a harmonious world, and if that means you have to suck own beliefs, is through intelligent conversation. You have to understand it up and listen to the opposition to your opinion, then that is what it that the people you are trying to persuade are probably just as passionate takes to be a mature and intelligent person. Acceptance is an essential about the issue as you are, except in favor of their own beliefs, and this part of a successful democracy, and freedom will only exist if we begin is what will cause pure conflict if you only try to argue with them. With to work together.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

The term Feminism has been turned into a dirty word in America. It conjures images for many people of burning bras and offensive lesbian stereotypes. Lots of men feel an instant reaction to the term, one of the overbearing, militant women trying to take away their good times and golf matches. A popularized view is that feminism stands not for equality between sexes but for taking away of the rights of men and gaining special privileges for women. These stereotypes have always existed in our culture about women. It is a convenient way to dismiss those that try to assert their right to be treated as equals. But because of this demonization Feminism cannot be brought up. It is dismissed as radical and wrong.

Feminism is a huge social movement with sometimes stark internal differences of opinion and practice. At its most basic level though, Feminism is just the simple idea that women should be treated equally to men. This idea of equality states there should not only be equality under the law but in the economy, in society, and in the interactions that take place between men and women every day. It means an end to the double standards we set towards

Spice

Sylvania is not the most diverse of places, which is shown in our own high schools. In 2010, in a U.S. News report, Northview reported having a 9% minority enrollment and a 91% Caucasian enrollment – that means that in a room of ten individuals less than one person would be of some ethnicity or race other than Caucasian.

It is no wonder that many of us do not have a full grasp on more complex cultures. Do those numbers really mean anything in the big picture though? Not really. Just because our surroundings do not thoroughly represent the diversity of America does not mean that it isn’t important to learn about it.

Through current events, school lessons, even social media, it is easy to see that contributions from all over the world compile American culture. Our cars, computers, phones are prime examples of the way other cultures influence and create our own.

It is the people, though, that make the difference.

America is the “melting pot,” the land of opportunity and freedom for all 313.9 million of us and it is time to make it look that way.

While heritage and culture can define a person, race should never separate someone from a crowd, especially when portrayed in a negative light. For so many people of different races, America comes first and their country of origin comes second.

In the case of Davuluri, a girl born and raised in America, it is clear that she holds this country as her priority and she should not be ostracized for that. The same goes for any individualCaucasian, African American, Asian, Pacific Islander - everyone deserves the same respect.

You’re gay. You’re retarded. Seems a little harsh, doesn’t it? Yet, people this these words don’t seem like a big deal, but actually are.

Whether you want to believe it or not, words like this have a greater impact than intended.

You may think there’s nothing wrong with saying them, but there is.

Think about those people who may have a relative who is mentally ill or homosexual, because they will not think what you say is funny.

It may be hard to break With over 450,000 these habits, but words in the it needs to be done. With over Webster’s Dictionary 450,000 words to choose from, in the Webster’s Dictionary to you can surely find choose from, a word that will you can surely find a word easily replace that will easily “retarded” or “gay”. replace “stupid” or “dumb”.

As a result of using these words, you unconsciously associate a negative meaning with them when there is nothing wrong with a person being gay or having special needs. Yet, by saying “that’s retarded” or “that’s gay” it makes it appear so.

There are about 57.7 million people in the United States who have a mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Compared to that number, there are about four million people in the U.S. who are homosexual according to the Huffington Post.

Together, that’s about 61.7 million lives you’re impacting when you use those words loosely.

In fact, it’s more lives when you include all the people who know and care about those people.

So it’s time to broaden your vocabulary to encompass more appropriate words because using words such as “retarded” and “gay” show that you lack respect for others and therefore make others lack respect for you.

New Vocab

Melting Pot

America is made up of 50 states, 20,000 cities, more than 100 million households, and over 313.9 million individuals, all completely different. We call it diversity, a noun representing each of those 313.9 million faces and their unique stories.

Most people in the United States celebrate the eclectic cultures that make up the “melting pot” but others simply ostracize and attack it. Most of the hatred that has swelled in our history as a nation has branched from a lack of competence and awareness of different cultures.

Strong proponents of this idea are the massive stereotypes that characterize our social media sites, dinner conversations, and even personal thoughts. Look at Twitter, for example, and scroll down the timeline of the “Typical White Girl” account.

It has almost become a cliché that every girl who walks out of Biggby with a pumpkin spice latte becomes so-called “typical” and gets a tease from one of her friends.

However, what if that simple action is innocent and has nothing to do with a stereotype – I mean those lattes are actually really good. Even without purposeful negative connotations, stereotypes are unwarranted and simply immoral.

Take the recent Miss America pageant for example. As Indian-American contestant Nina Davuluri was crowned Miss America 2014, social media sites like Twitter erupted in a fury of anger and contempt for her race. Comments involving 9/11 terrorist remarks and other dense, ill-defended stereotypes surrounded her moment of being the first woman of Indian heritage to take the crown.

The ignorance of those derisive remarks stemmed from the belief that Davuluri was from a country in the Middle East or Muslim just because of her skin color, which is unwarranted since she is of Indian descent and is Hindu. Davuluri, a born and raised American, is just as patriotic as any one of us – which explains why she was voted to represent the country as Miss America.

In 2010, Rima Fakih, an Arab-American Miss USA, received similar remarks from the media.

People around the country went so far as to accuse both women of being Al-Qaeda- planted terrorists. Not only are allegations like those completely ridiculous and hurtful, they are also simply ignorant.

It is no secret that diversity not only advocates different cultures but also different beliefs and values.

In America, families raise their children differently and parents teach differing assumptions about certain cultures.

We don’t know what we don’t know.

I am a very firm believer in a little measure of doubt.

It is great to support your views, but having a bit of doubt leaves room for them to grow. Just look at history and how popular beliefs—like the world being flat—have changed with new knowledge. Conviction is cause for admiration; absolute certainty is cause for apprehension.

Having beliefs to follow is not by any means a bad thing— having thoughts about the world around you Rejoice in the fact that is a wonderful thing you are surrounded by and may have great influence on your people with different actions and goals in outlooks on life. life.

-Maggie Figliomeni However, when someone takes their beliefs and uses them to put down another person because they think differently, it is no longer admirable—it is inconsiderate, intolerant and, I would argue, quite arrogant.

Who am I to tell others that they are incorrect when I have no guarantee that I myself am right? How would I feel if someone else looked down on me for my thoughts, born from my personal experiences that are unique to me and no one else?

Differences are what makes the world interesting. I don’t know about you, but a world where everyone looks, thinks, acts and talks the same sounds like a horrible boring nightmare. No one should be made to feel lesser because they think differently—it hurts them, it hurts the perpetrator and it hurts the world.

So do not ostracize—celebrate. Rejoice in the fact that you are surrounded by people with different outlooks on life. Listen with an open mind and use beliefs that have been shared with you to expand upon your own.

The disagreement of beliefs and principles does not hurt the world—people who are disdainful of other people’s view do. Our differences in beliefs and principles make for a rich, ever-progressing society and allow us as individuals to grow in our thinking, if only we listen before we speak.

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Just because our surroundings do not thoroughly represent the diversity of America does not mean that it isn’t important to learn about it.

women in regard to sexuality, that women who Many of my brothers may say to me “but are promiscuous are “sluts” but of course boys Zach I see no discrimination or harassment will be boys. An end to the horrifying notion happening all that often. What on earth are that there are “blurred lines” of consent. An you talking about?” A very large part of that is end to the idea that date rape frankly due to the fact that you is not as bad as any other kind. are a man. It is because these At its most basic An end to a “rape culture” issues don’t directly affect (the normalization of sexual level, Feminism is you it is easy to turn them off violence against women) that just the simple idea in your head, to simply not says that blame for an attack is notice them. It is something to be shared with the victim. An that women should you don’t have to think about, end to employment and wage be treated equally so you don’t. I’m no different discrimination. And perhaps, than any other man, it is easy above all, an end to daily to men. to simply turn it all off. But the expectations of submissiveness -senior Zach Rioux best way to really discover that and harassments. these things actually exist is by guest writer To be clear, women are not listening to what your sisters powerless by any means and have to say, after that, noticing fight harassment and discrimination in their what goes on is much easier. own lives all the time. Women have also made The fact that feminism, the word and the great strides towards ending many of the social movement, has been demonized has real world and economic constraints they face (just watch effects. It prevents groups that identify as an episode of Mad Men and you’ll see what I feminist having influence in policy making, they mean). But a great many of those institutional are dismissed as radical man- haters. When the and social barriers are still there and make word feminism is demonized many of the things fighting all by one’s self difficult. it stands for get pushed to the wayside as well.

When in everyday conversation a woman tries to assert herself she can just be dismissed as a feminist and her opinion disregarded.

To my brothers who think “even if this horrible stuff is happening to women, this doesn’t affect me, so why should I care?” women aren’t just “others”, they are your sisters, mothers, friends, and eventually your wives and daughters. They deserve your respect because they are people dear to you. Above all they are your fellow human beings. I know that there are also many women who think that feminism isn’t for them either. Sisters, if you think that it’s acceptable that you will make 75¢ on the dollar to a man even for doing equal work, then reject feminism. If you believe that a rape being committed in the U.S. once every 152 seconds is okay, reject feminism. If you believe that a society that sets different standards for you than men, reject feminism.

So, if you are male and don’t like half of the population getting treated unfairly fight for feminism. If you are a female and think that you deserve the same rights that men have then for yourself and all of your sisters, please, fight for feminism.

The Old “F” Word

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FEATURES

The Student Prints November 5, 2013

• Learn about: Government Shutdown 2013 Everyone has probably heard about the recent government shutdown, whether on the news, Twitter, or in social studies class. However, there is definitely some confusion circulating about what having a “shutdown” actually means.

VOCABULARY: WHAT HAPPENED?

Republicans and Democrats in Congress were unable to reach an agreement on a new spending bill by the deadline on October 1. Republicans control the House of Representatives and Democrats control the Senate, which contributed to the deadlock. Democrats are mostly in favor of Obamacare, while Republicans generally are not.

The government “shutdown” on October 1, which meant that 800,000 government employees deemed “unnecessary” were “furloughed,” or told to stay home. They were not paid right away for the time they missed, but have since been recompensed. Congress was able to pass a temporary law to raise the debt ceiling, end the shutdown, and prevent America from defaulting on our loans (if only for a little while).

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Shutdown: The government was unable to reach an agreement on a spending bill, so all government programs and agencies deemed unimportant were closed until a deal was reached.

Debt Ceiling: The government’s self-imposed $16.699 trillion “credit card.” America was in danger of defaulting on its loans, that is to say surpassing the spending limit and running out of money, but Congress voted to raise the ceiling.

Obamacare: Officially known as The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act introduced

by Obama, it will require every American to have health insurance. There are several pieces to this legislation, and not everyone agrees with them all. This law isn’t directly tied to the shutdown, but was used as somewhat of a bargaining chip between parties during the debate over the spending bill. Republicans wanted it removed or at least pared down, and Democrats were unwilling to budge.

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President Obama was still paid his $400,000 salary during the shutdown because it was considered “mandatory” spending.

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All Congressmen and women were paid their salaries as well (a minimum of $179,000.)

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The shutdown lasted 17 days.

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When it was all said and done, the economy was estimated to have lost $24 billion as a result of the shutdown.

by Rachel Bules

This Season’s Teacher Feature Finale

by: Melanie Siedlecki and Megan McLean

Crystal Burnsworth: Intervention Specialist This is her 6 year in Sylvania and before she was a special education coordinator. She has been teaching in education for 17 years and she started off at Clay High School in Oregon. th

“My experience here has been awesome.

My students are awesome and I love them. The culture of Northview is a very positive atmosphere.”

Photos by Kristin Osinski and Jessica Stark

Gina Ragland: Main Office Substitute for Molly Mayers Mrs. Ragland used to work as a client service representative in banking before she stayed home to take care of her children. Then she decided to go back to working.

“It’s been a really nice experience. I have the opportunity to meet and talk with several students who are office aides, and they’re great.”

Diana Meile: Spanish Teacher Mrs. Meile worked at Poston Butte High School, of San Tan Valley, in Arizona as one of her first jobs.

“My experience has been great. I really enjoy working with such a great group of students and faculty.”

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Four Northview students attempted to survive two days without their cell phones. Yes, you read that correctly, without phones. You may think that in today’s society it’s not possible, turns out it is... for some. -Kailee McAfee, Casey Wittman, Lauren Lewis

Give one word to describe your 48 hours without your phone.

Awful.

What did you miss the most?

So much is done online now that it’s hard to get your assignments, especially on the Internet.

About how many notifications did you have?

A lot.

What did you do to occupy your time without your phone?

I was terrible at this so normally I just run. I’m always running. And I played with my dogs.

Did you learn anything from this?

Really, what I wonder after now seeing what it’s like to not have it and what it’s like to have it, it’s a lot better with it. What really surprises me is how my grandparents did it and my mom did it. I’ve learned not to take it for granted because you don’t always have it.

Give one word to describe your 48 hours without your phone.

Terrible.

What did you miss the most?

Staying up to date with my friends.

About how many notifications did you have?

Around 20.

What did you do to occupy your time without your phone?

I just went on the computer.

Did you learn anything from this?

I learned technology is not everything and there are other ways of communicating.

Photos by Lauren Lewis

Behave and Don’t Shave

It’s November, and we all know what that means. No, not Thanksgiving where you gain three pounds in two hours. It’s No-shave November! Students around Northview will be participating in this odd, yet interesting tradition. These few students have entered NV’s first ever No-shave contest. The contest started October 25, and will last until November 19. Not only will there be the challenge of not shaving, but there will also be smaller contests to be entered into like longest hair, who lasted the longest, and the wackiest style at the end. But, the only rule is not to shave. Participants will also be following these rules: 1) No trimming of any kind is allowed.

2) Once you start the contest, you must stick to it, meaning

if you are not shaving your beard, you cannot switch to

your legs halfway through.

3) When styling the hair at the end, you cannot use any

extra hair pieces.

CONTESTANTS

Where Are They Now? Emily Fuller 2013 grad

Photo courtesy of Emily Fuller

WHERE: University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky

WHAT: Dance Team

Contestant #1 <<<<<< Senior Nathan Powazki -Not shaving his face

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Contestant #2 Senior >>>>>> Jacob Groth - Not shaving his face

SIEDLECKI

Contestant #3 <<<<<< Senior Brian Acres -Not shaving his face

SIEDLECKI

Give one word to describe your 48 hours without your phone.

Unfun.

What did you miss the most?

Facebook.

About how many notifications did you have?

Probably 15 or 20.

What did you do to occupy your time without your phone?

I read a book and I read the newspaper and snacked.

Did you learn anything from this?

It was harder to do everything normally without my phone because I didn’t have the resources.

Winners will be announced on November 26!

Give one word to describe your 48 hours without your phone.

Torture.

What did you miss the most?

The protection during awkward situations.

About how many notifications did you have?

28 texts, 12 Facebook notifications, three twitter, 54 snapchats and 26 emails.

What did you do to occupy your time without your phone?

I was lucky because I was busy those two days.

Did you learn anything from this?

You don’t need your phone to live, but you need it to keep connected in today’s world.

HOW:

“I practiced tricks and technique before the three day tryout in May. The tryout included performing three dances, trick tryouts, and an interview.”

BEST EXPERIENCE:

“My best experience at UK on the dance team has been Big Blue Madness. It was an experience that many other people do not get the opportunity to do ever. I was backstage with the number one recruiting class in history for basketball. I was up close and personal with the women’s basketball team as well. And I performed for 24,000 people in Rupp Arena as well as being on ESPN.”

FAVORITE

PART: “My favorite part of being at UK is the school itself. It is perfect. There is nothing to complain about and I am having the time of my life and have the chance to do things that will last a lifetime.”

ADVICE:

“I say go for it. It’s one of the best experiences you ever have and even though it is hard to balance it looks good to be involved!”

-Jessica Stark & Emma Crandall

Stephanie Smith 2013 grad

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Smith

WHERE:

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA

WHAT: Majorette Team HOW:

“I practiced weeks in advance to prepare for the audition that was held in the spring. The audition was just one day long and consisted of learning two routines, performing them for a panel of judges, and doing an interview in that same day.”

BEST

EXPERIENCE:

“My best experience so far has been the Homecoming game against Michigan. It was a night straight out of a movie, with the full stadium white-out and a sold out game. Not only did I get to perform in front of a crowd of 107,282 in Beaver Stadium but I got to experience, and be a part of, the best student section in college football. It will be a night that goes down in Penn State football history and it’s amazing I got to be a part of it.”

FAVORITE

PART: “Game day! The atmosphere on football Saturday’s is beyond words.

Waking up at 5am almost seems easy when I know I’m about to be surrounded by the best fans on the planet.”

ADVICE: “Go after your dreams.

Whether it’s a specific school, sport, or major. Find out what’s really important to you and make it happen!”

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FEATURES

The Student Prints November 5, 2013

n o o s g n i Com To a swamp near you

Northview HS Performing Arts Center November 21, 22, & 23 at 7:30 PM November 23 & 24 at 2:30 PM Adults - $12 Students/Seniors - $10 Tickets available at northviewtheatre.org

Going green with the cast & crew of Shrek Shrek is coming from the big screen to the stage. When it comes to makeup, bringing cartoon characters to life is not all fun and games. The Student Prints got a backstage pass to see how the absolutely outstanding NV Theatre Costumes and Makeup crew transforms their actors into

Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and Lord Farquaad.

Donkey: Matthew Nolan

Shrek: Garrett Weddington

Costumes Director: Mrs. Courtney Rahe Costumes/Makeup Crew Heads: Adriana Valdez, Hannah Clark Photos by Melanie Siedlecki and Kristin Osinski

Costumes/Makeup Crew: Aubree Gerasimiak, Madison Jones, Victoria Massey, Sierra McKimmy, Katie Mortland, Allison Oswald, Carly Radebaugh, Courtney Rowland, Allison Wait

Fiona: Kristin Osinski

Lord Farquaad: Joe Jennewine

Shrek Tailga te • Friday, November 22 • 6-7 p.m.

• behind the school

free food lots of fun have some dinner before the show! sponsored by Student Government

illustration by Henry Gray

** buy your tickets to the show now, before it sells out!

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Band seniors honored at halftime

Cat’s Meow returns with a writer’s twist Mackenzie Elrod Staff Writer

Cat’s Meow is coming back with a new twist this year. It’s the senior-produced play whose proceeds help pay for the cost of Prom. Rather than a series of skits done by the seniors, Cat’s Meow will consist of a story line that writers have been hard at work on.

“I hope to see everyone in the crowd laughing like maniacs. I am a director along with Kailee McAfee and Jacob Groth.

We figured out the storyboard, hosted auditions, wrote the scripts and assigned

INGLE THE PARENTS OF SENIOR NV BAND MEMBERS proudly stand by their side as they receive yellow roses from assistant band director Emily Hage during halftime of senior night. Pictured are from left to right Maggie Larkins, Ben Leizerman, Lauren Lewis, Adam Liber and parents.

Megan McLean Staff Writer

During the home football game on October 18, the football players were not the only ones in the spotlight.

At halftime, all seniors in the Marching Band were recognized for their participation and dedication for their performance throughout their high school years.

The band has a combined total of 43 seniors, including the Majorettes and the Flag Corps.

Once halftime hit, all of the seniors assembled on the football field and were accompanied by their parents as well.

Each member’s name was announced, as were the names of their parents.

“The experience has been incredible. Band has been the single most fun thing I’ve done in high school and I have met so many fantastic people,” senior David DiManna said.

“It was really cool to be in front of everyone and be recognized specifically.”

When each senior’s name was called out, the students received a single yellow rose and a boutonniere as well.

“We got this bag that said ‘congratulations, you reached the grand finale.’ It was also our last home game, which was a bittersweet bonus,” senior Ellyn Haviland said. “Even though I’m excited about being a senior, it was sad since it was our last home game.”

After senior night ended, the rest of the band came back on the field and scripted cats.

This means that they actually spelled out the

word “cats” in cursive, by assembling in their positions on the field.

“Script cats looked excellent. This year’s script was one of the better ones than scripts from past years,” Band Director Nathan Heath said.

During practices, drills were put together first, and then the band members were coordinated on the field and learned the drills along with music.

Script Cats has been a NV tradition for 50 years and everything went exactly as planned, according to Heath.

“They did a good job. It’s always bittersweet to have the senior do their last home game,” Mr. Heath said. “They’re moving on to successful futures, but it is their last time to be with the NV band at a home game.”

Concert Season at

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This is the most organized and responsible group I’ve ever had, They’re right on the ball.

-Kathleen Mattimoe, senior

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the parts. Along with all of that, we will be acting in it ourselves. I can’t wait to see my class excel in the performances,” senior Ray Padilla said.

Cat’s Meow is meant to be fresh and original this year. It will showcase the seniors’ unique talents and consist of several dance skits. The best way to describe the show this year would be a “throwback,” according to Ms. Mattimoe.

The seniors have recently auditioned and are already hard at work on their production.

“This is the most organized and responsible group I’ve ever had. They’re right on the ball,” Ms. Mattimoe said.

Cat’s Meow is scheduled for December 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Be sure to save the date and support your senior class.

Northview Ban d: jazz band to perform

Orche stra: performed with SCO, and at Whitmer for String Festival Geeta Rao

experience, was directed by both Mrs. Thiel and SCO and Southview Orchestra conductor, What is one hobby you can enjoy Kathi Hafner. The Chamber Orchestra also throughout your entire life, no matter the added in their own fall music selections of circumstances? The Orchestra knows the Dance Macabre by Camillie Saint-Saens and answer to that question as they shared their Possibilities by Brian Balmages. love of music with members of the Sylvania “It is a great experience to perform sideCommunity Orchestra (SCO) at the side-by- by-side with a community orchestra. The most side concert on October 27. important aspect is having our students see After two evening rehearsals on October that music can be part of their lives for a long 17 and 24, the Chamber Orchestra performed time and the SCO members model that,” Mrs. an Americana-themed concert with members Thiel said. of the SCO at their On October 29, both The most important sides. the Chamber Orchestra Because music is a and the younger Concert aspect [of playing with timeless skill, the SCO Orchestra took their the SCO] is having our members range from talents on the road to high school students the annual Fall String students see that music to players in their Festival at Whitmer High can be part of their lives eighties, according to School. The orchestras Orchestra Director joined ensembles from for a long time and the Pamela Thiel.

SV, Maumee, and SCO members model The Chamber Whitmer to showcase Orchestra has that. their talents for students performed with the and parents from -Pamela Thiel, SCO four times with different schools. Each this concert and orchestra director orchestra performed will continue in the two to three songs and future. At the Sunday afternoon performance, was able to listen to each other, according to the group played songs to honor the 150th Mrs. Thiel. anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg that “We have been a part of the String Festival included “Down a Country Lane” by Aaron for over 40 years. Participating is a nice way to Copland, Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar, and hear other orchestras in our community like Civil War Fantasy by Jerry Bilik, according to the band gets to every Friday night,” said Mrs. Mrs. Thiel.

Thiel “It was really fun and different to play Both the orchestras also received with a new stand partner who had a lot more constructive comments from Alan Smith, experience than I do. I learned a lot,” junior a cello professor at Bowling Green State Jonas Humphrey said.

University and Valerie Palmieri, the orchestra The group, to enrich their music director at Adrian College.

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will be playing at 8th Grade Open House on November 13. The band is hoping to intrigue Staff Writer students into wanting to join Jazz Band when they are in high school. Besides performing at It’s time to dust off the flutes and grease the open house, the first real concert will be the trumpets because the Jazz Band concert held on December 10. season is about to begin.

One new feature The Jazz Band has in the concert is junior been working on music Kristin Osinski, who This year we have the compositions that fall will be singing a solo into the genres of blues highest participation in in the song “Over the and rock. Their goal for Rainbow.” The band Jazz Band and Jazz Cats the upcoming concert is is excited and happy to primarily focus on pop in many years. Students to have her be a part of based music, according the show. Meanwhile, are proving to do an exto Band Director Nathan the band is also Heath. cellent job and playing excited to play the “This year we have new advanced pieces very advanced pieces. the highest participation of music they have in Jazz Band and Jazz -Nathan Heath, learned, according to Cats in many years.

Mr. Heath. band director Students are proving to “I’m excited for do an excellent job and playing very advanced the upcoming Jazz Band concerts to see how pieces,” Mr. Heath said. we sound as a group,” junior Matt Phillips To start off the season, the Jazz Band said.

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their first concert of the year

Annie Nowak

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Grandparents, parents, friends and other music loving people gathered round to hear a concert featuring the A Cappella choir, Symphonic choir, and Harmony Road Show as they took the stage October 24. Jeremy Davis, accompanied by Olga Meade and student teacher Maria Steffas directed the groups.

Starting off the night the Harmony Road Show sang a melody of many songs including the Star Spangled banner, Lullaby, and a Halloween Melody featuring solo artists seniors Ruthie Chaban, John Seeman, Jason Hosinski, and Ben Leizerman, with Scott Tucker providing

beat box.

Next up, the Symphonic Choir sang Amovolvolo, Barbara Allen, and He Never Failed Me Yet featuring soloists freshman Caity Hoffman and sophomore Hannah Watt.

Following that performance was the A Cappella choir singing songs such as Last Words of David; Word was God, Ose Shalom, and Baba Yetu with soloist junior Oliver Greive.

Last, but not least, were soloists Taryn Wachowiak, and juniors Maddison Hadeed, and Kristin Osinski singing I Know It’s Today and Who I’d Be, sang by Garrett Weddington, Kristin Osinski, and Matthew Nolan. Both songs are from the fall musical, Shrek, coming November 21-24.

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Boys, Girls soccer face PKs in playoffs Emma Crandall Staff Writer

STEIRER JUNIOR ALLISON RIEGER BATTLES an Anthony Wayne player for the ball on senior night. To go to District Finals the girls duked it out with Findlay in a penalty kick shoot out “The PKs were super nerve wracking. Duvwe pretty much saved us,” Rieger said.

All good things must come to a close. The Boy’ Soccer team realized this as they took on Ashland on October 23 in the second round of tournament playoffs.

The game had fans on the edge of their seats. Ashland started the game early with a goal in the first half. Sophomore Aerin West followed that with a goal of his own in the second half to tie the game at 1-1.

With neither team able to score for the win, the game went into sudden death overtime. With a scoreless 15 minutes, the teams faced yet another overtime. Again, no goals were scored and the teams met in a penalty-kick shootout.

First up was senior goalie John Wendt scoring big for the Cats. PK goals were also scored from senior Sam Haack, sophomore Kamy Mourad, and freshman Tyler Biggs.

Although the team scored four out of the eight PKs, it was not enough to defeat Ashland.

“It was a great season with great memories and I can’t wait to be back on the field next year,” West said.

The boys had much success this year including winning the Northern Lakes League.

“Winning a share of the league this season was a huge accomplishment for us. We were not expected to do what we did with such a young team. But the team gelled and we were able to do something we haven’t done since 2006; put another number on the NLL champions banner,” Wendt said.

The boys ended their season with a record of 11-3-2.

On October 24, the LadyKats took on Findlay at Findlay. The girls tied 0-0 in regular play. With two scoreless overtimes, the team was sent into PK shootouts. The girls were in hopes to receive different result than the boys had the night before.

“Going into shootout I was very relaxed. We have been working on PKs in practice and there was no doubt in my mind that we wouldn’t put them in the back of the net and come out with a victory,” sophomore Katelyn Shoffer said.

First up to shoot was senior Emma Scanes. Her goal was successfully reached the back of the net.

“PKs are definitely the most nerve-wracking situations to go into during a game. Especially when you’re the first or last one to take one, that one shot could cost you the whole game. After I made my PK I wasn’t too worried because I knew I could rely on my team to make them and we also have the sickest keeper ever in Kathleen Duwve,” Scanes said.

Also scoring were juniors Abbie Bacon and Leah Arnsby. With the goals tied up at 3-3, junior Allison Reiger stepped up to the shot. Reiger shot upper 90 to lead the Kats 4-3.

Findlay was up next, and their shot was saved by Duwve to send the Kats to District Finals.

“The moment I realized I saved it, I became overwhelmed with happiness because I knew that I’d be able to play with my family for at least another two days,” Duwve said.

The team scored four out of their six PK shots taken. The last time the LadyKats made it to the District Finals was in 2011, when they also made it to Final Four.

The LadyKats took on Notre Dame on October 26 at Findlay. The game was scoreless until the last six minutes when NDA scored.

Both teams battled the entire game and were evenly matched. Despite many chances, NV could not find the back of net. The Kats lost 0-1.

The LadyKats improved their game from last time they played the Eagles. The girls finished out their season with a league record of 6-5-5.

NV alumni going far with Toledo Walleye Hirschfeld and Pilmore continue their passion into their career Jarred Wulf Staff Writer Two Northview hockey graduates are back home and playing for the Toledo Walleye.

Alden Hirschfeld and Tyler Pilmore have reunited after playing together for NV eight years ago.

Hirschfeld, who graduated in 2006, led the team onto a state title game his senior year.

After graduating NV, he went to Miami University and played for the RedHawks. As the team captain, he helped lead the Red-

Hawks to CCHA championship in 2011. He played 134 games and had 70 points.

After graduating from Miami, Hirschfeld went pro, signing with the American Hockey League team the Providence Bruins, the farm team of the Boston Bruins.

Splitting the season in half, he also played for the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League, which is the same league as the Walleye.

“It’s pretty special to get to do what you love to do for a living and do it in your own town.

The fan support here is some of the best in the league and the Huntington Center is obviously a great arena,” Hirschfeld said.

“Being in my hometown is also nice for my family and wife so they don’t have to travel to watch games. Playing with Tyler is also unique.

We workout and skate together in the summer so it’s neat to get to play on the same team again. It’s nice to have a familiar face around when you are playing for a new team.”

Pilmore, who graduated in 2008, played for NV for only his freshman year.

After that he played for the Toledo Junior Cherokee. Both of them played under coach Jim Cooper.

After Graduating, Pilmore went on to play for The Ohio State University. He currently holds the record for most points in OSU history

with 227.

After OSU, he went on to play for the Wheeling Nailers, where he made his pro debut, playing his first pro game against the Walleye at the Huntington Center.

“Being back in Toledo is a great feeling, seeing all the familiar faces around town in Sylvania. I get to go to Tam-O a lot more often now and working out with Alden is sweet too,” Pilmore said. “Playing with Alden is a great feeling, at Northview we only had one year to talk on the team, now we are teammates for the Walleye and great friends once again.”

The next home Walleye game is November 17 against the Reading Royals at 5:15.

Freshmen football feeds hope for future Peter Birsen

Staff Writer

INGLE JUNIOR PRESTON MCCURDY DASHES through tackles against Perrysburg on October 18.

NV lost the game 10-55.

The Football season is coming to a close as the Wildcats look to finish with an all too familiar 3-7 record.

“We didn’t get as much success in the wins column as I hoped but the team improved a lot and I think that it will carry into next year,” senior Skylar Gilbert said. “While on the team I gained experience that will help me succeed on and off the field.”

Coach Marek Moldawsky coached the team along with defensive and quarterback coach Rod Achter this season with a current record of 2-7.

“Only going on numbers, we did not do very well this year,” Coach Achter said. “However, the boys work really hard and I saw definite improvements that will help us next year.”

Northview last played at Anthony Wayne looking to improve their record from 2-6. NV’s offense was able to score two touchdowns, however their defense was less consistent and gave up 52 points. The game ended with a loss of 16-52, according to Coach Achter.

The team however, had to overcome many obstacles this year as they were continually plagued with many injured players. This changed their game plan. However, they worked hard and practiced everyday and worked out often, according to Achter.

“We had many injuries this year,” Coach Achter said. “We had a shoulder injury, knee surgery, and several concussions. It really hurt the team at some points.”

Upcoming seasons have more hope however, as the freshman team finished with a record of 6-3. The team then played in the league championship game against Anthony Wayne and lost 1550, according to freshman Ben Summers.

“I think it’s really awesome that we are the best freshmen team in the last several years,” Summers said. “I hope we make a great Varsity team someday.”

NV’s next game is against Southview as they strive to defeat their rivals and finish 3-7 for three years in a row.

“I’m excited to play SV,” senior Skylar Gilbert said. “I’m ready to beat SV, to do what no one has done for ten years.”

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Miller, Knight advance to State Finals Andrew Headman Staff Writer

Senior Megan Miller and Freshman Ashley Knight both went to States on October 18.

Miller, who went 40-0 in her League matches, took a trip to Columbus for tennis at the state tournament.

“Going 40-0 was unbelievable to me, I never really thought, or even knew my record, until the end of this year,” Miller said. “It makes me feel like all my hard worked paid off. It is amazing.”

In Miller’s first match she won her first round 6-2, 6-1.

Unfortunately in her second match she lost 2-6, 4-6.

“This States experience helped a lot to actually prepare me for college because every single match counts for something,” Miller said. “One of the biggest things I get from States is that the game is very mental, and you have to have control, otherwise your attitude will ruin the rest of the matches that day.”

Knight advanced to States as an individual with a score of 81 at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green.

“I am glad that all my hard work is finally starting to pay off.

Even though I did not play to the best of my abilities in Columbus, it was still an unforgettable experience,” Knight said.

The first day Knight shot a 90, and followed the second day with a 91.

“I feel I made the most of the situations I was in, and I am now prepared for what to expect in the future,” Knight said.

TAYLOR FRESHMAN ASHLEY KNIGHT LINES UP a putt at Highland Meadows. Knight was Northview’s first girl golfer to head to States.

Cross Country runners ride road to Regionals SENIOR TYLER RAYOUM runs against the clock to defeat his opponents.

Rayoum placed fifth at Districts.

Due to this accomplishment at the Districts Championship, Rayoum qualified to take his talent to the Regionals meet at Tiffin. “[Qualifying] felt really good and I’m proud of myself because I didn’t think I would be able to do as well as I did,” Rayoum said.

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The Cross Country teams have finally crossed the finish line to this year’s season. The Boys’ team, coached by David Briggs, wrapped up their season with the District Championships. The meet took place at Pearson Park on October 12. Senior Tyler Rayoum placed fifth overall in the race, followed by a talented sophomore class led by Christian Bohlke.

“We all ran very well even though it was very cold out,” Bohlke said.

Rayoum qualified for the Regionals meet which was held on October 26 in Tiffin. He finished the Regionals race with a time of 17:02.

For the rest of the team, the boys plan to prepare for next year’s season by starting winter striders in December and running nonstop until next year, according to Coach Briggs.

The Girls’ team, coached by Jerry Flowers, ran their way to the District Championships. The team placed sixth at the meet, 15 points away from qualifying for Regionals as a team. Senior Rachel Audet placed 13th and qualified for the Regionals meet.

“Our times overall were pretty good and we all worked really hard but we came up a bit short for Regionals. I’m happy for Rachel making it to Regionals, she worked really hard all season and deserved it,” sophomore Skylar Crandell said.

“I think that after losing our top three girls we had to overcome a lot of challenges and inexperience, but as the season progressed we developed into a stronger and more together team,” junior Mallory Small said.

Audet finished at Regionals with a time of 20:43.

“I’m proud of my overall season and could not ask for a better season,” Audet said.

Even though the season has come to an end, the teams will prepare to start training for next years’ season.

Water Polo improves; hopes new team to return Nazihah Bhatti Staff Writer

The water polo teams have wrapped up a re-building season this year. Last year, both the Boys’ and Girls’ teams lost seniors, five and six respectively, according to Coach Pete Dankert.

“As the season went on, our skills and knowledge of the game

increased,” sophomore Macey Feldstein said.

Feldstein had a career high of seven goals in a match against Napoleon.

Both teams had a shortage of experienced players, with only two senior girls and no senior boys. Several new players joined the team this season, and the team improved every week, according to Coach Dankert.

“The silver lining and the team began to improve every week.

With young teams, we have great building blocks for the future,” Coach Dankert said.

The Girls’ and Boys’ teams plan to work in their off-season, to further improve their skills and recruit new players to rebuild the teams.

Sessions to learn more about water polo will be held in the spring and anyone is welcome to give it a try, according to Coach Dankert.

Now that the season is over, looking back what is your season highlight?

GIRLS WATER POLO Miriam Federman, sophomore

“The highlight was our very best game, we knew there was a slim chance of winning.

We decided to try something new.... We ran a play called the ring of fire and the looks on the faces of the other team were priceless.”

FOOTBALL Luke Fortner, sophomore

“Homecoming was a great achievement for us and for Northview as a whole.”

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VOLLEYBALL Abbey Pawlak, junior

“Beating Southview. Our team really had to dig deep to battle and our girls showed how tough we are. Our student section was so great and absolutely fueled us.”

Ryan Czerniakowski, sophomore

BOYS SOCCER Aerin West, sophomore

“The season went well. We definitely surpassed expectations. Springfield was a great game to play.”

GIRLS SOCCER Katelyn Shoffer, sophomore

“This season was not the best due to our record, but it was still awesome because I got to be with my best friends.”

“Beating Bowling Green to get back into the race for the NLL.”

TENNIS Abbie Ciucci, sophomore

“Getting closer as a team and everyone improving. Also making it to Districts”

BOYS WATER POLO Zac Frame, junior

“Scoring the winning goal to keep my team in the St. Charles tournament was the highlight of my season.”

GIRLS GOLF Katy Williams, senior

“Winning the NWOGGL championships and beating out so many teams in Sectionals to advance to Districts.”

CHEERLEADING Emily Giovannucci, senior

“This season brought the cheerleaders a lot closer because we knew we only had ten games to make senior memories.”

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Several injuries shatter fall sports seasons On the Injured List:

Girls Soccer •Senior Rachel Bules: Concussion •Senior Erin Bishop: Pulled hamstring •Senior Emma Scanes: Foot •Senior Emily Felser: Sprained ankle •Junior Allison Rieger: Shin splints •Junior Abbie Bacon: Sprained Ankle •Junior Hannah Creech: Quadriceps •Sophomore Kathleen Duwve: Sprained knee •Sophomore Katelyn Shoffer: Hip tendinitis •Sophomore Karlie O’Keefe: Concussion

Boys Soccer •Senior John Wendt: Concussion •Senior Erik Massey: Foot •Junior Ben Haselhuhn: Pulled hamstring •Junior Brandon Osborn: Back Boys Golf •Senior Nick Rakich: Hand blisters •Senior Jordan Rose: Shoulder Girls Golf •Senior Katy Williams: Broken rib •Junior Lauren DeBelly: Foot •Freshman Ashley Knight: Back

PHOTO COURTESY OF MS. HUEY SENIOR JOSH LIEBES-MCCLELAN CRUTCHES his way down E-hall on his way to class. McClellan broke his fibula during a football practice. He was a wide receiver for the team this year and had several key blocks that led to touchdowns.

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Ouch, pain, agony, frustration. All of these words correlate with the injuries that are looming over several Northview sports programs. Injuries really hurt teams’ chances of winning, no matter what type of injury it was.

“I had the ball and I got tackled by my legs and my left leg twisted and I fell awkwardly,” senior Josh Liebes-McClellan said.

“I can’t walk, I have to shower with a bag on my leg, and I can’t play football. It is weird being on the sidelines for a game not being able to play.”

From a personal perspective, being injured is not the greatest experience. When I tore my labrum after dislocating my shoulder in a basketball practice, the excruciating amount of pain I encountered was horrendous.

To make matters worse, at the hospital the doctor was unable to relocate the bone for two hours. After waiting for the results from the MRI, the doctor recommended that I should proceed with arthroscopic labrum surgery, keeping me inactive for nearly seven months.

Football •Senior Nathan Fleming: Torn ACL, MCL, and Meniscus •Senior Gabe Rioux: Concussion •Senior Josh Liebes-McClellan: Broken fibula •Senior Skylar Gilbert: Concussion •Junior Nick Hainer: Shoulder dislocation •Junior Jacob Montz: Concussion •Junior Daniel Schweickert: Concussion •Freshman Logan Jessing: Neck

This prevented me from playing basketball all year and golf for one month. The view from the bench every practice and game was so strange to me because I was accustomed to being on the court and playing alongside my teammates.

Senior Katy Williams broke a rib during the golf season this year, leaving her throbbing on several swings.

“In March we had optional golf practices on Sundays. I went to one, and it was the first time I had played in months. I didn’t feel it when it happened, but three weeks later I was having really sharp stabbing pains and it was really uncomfortable to sit,” Williams said. “When the X-rays showed that I had broke a part of my ribs, the doctor had me wear a brace and take medicine to ease the pain. As of now, the rib is still broken. During the season, though, I had to wear the brace occasionally and I saw a chiropractor to help alleviate some of my pains.”

Injuries are gruesome and have many disadvantages towards students’ everyday lives.

Playing through an injury will definitely decrease the amount of effort and determination that students put forth in any sporting event. If you ever receive an injury, it is always in your best interest to seek help, whether it is a doctor, a coach, or even your parents.

Girls Cross Country •Junior Tiana Sarsour: Ankle stress fracture •Junior Mallory Small: Anemia •Sophomore Carol Wygant: Ankle stress fracture Girls Tennis •Freshman Jessica Mermer: Skin-graphing surgery Volleyball •Junior Kasey Stuard- Torn ACL Cheerleading •Senior Alexis Wheatley: Knee

Boys, girls basketball teams condition to the top Kendall McCoy Staff Writer

Mark your calendars because basketball season has just begun. The Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams have been working hard the last few weeks to prepare for the upcoming season.

With the help of the new LadyKat head coach and English teacher Brittany Cymbolin, the girls have been conditioning in the gym and on the track for the past three weeks.

Workouts were four days a week from Monday to Thursday for an hour.

Each day was different, but certain exercises included running on the track and stairs, going through boot camp, and doing circuits, which are a combination of different exercises such as planks and push-ups that are each done for a certain interval of time.

“Since the start of conditioning, we have been striving to meet our goal and coming together as more than just a team but one family,” Coach Cymbolin said.

Tryouts were held on October 25 and 26 this season. It’s going to be a completely different team year. The practice after school was followed by an and with the help of our new coach and each other, I overnight sleepover in the gym. think we can do really great things,” junior Kendall Jessing said.

The night consisted Their first scrimmage is of practice after school, November 2 at Wauseon. team dinner, bonding Opposite the girls is the activities, a shooting Everyone is super workout, and then the Boys Basketball team who also pumped for the season had preseason conditioning. They night ended with the and I think compared to had workouts every Monday, movie Remember the and Thursday for Titans. previous years, we have Wednesday, two hours.

It was an early a faster and more The first hour consisted rise for a 7a.m. to 9a.m of mainly running on the track, practice that started off athletic team. their morning. stairs, hills, or having competitive -Ryan Moebius, junior relay races. The next hour was “I thought the team held in the weight room. sleepover was awesome “Our new assistant coach and it was the perfect put us though a lot of tough way for all of the classes to bond and get to know each other,” sophomore workouts but I think overall our team has improved greatly from the conditioning,” sophomore Mohamed Isabelle Austin said.

Saturday marked the beginning of the basketball Afifi said.

The team had “fun day” Thursdays as well season and the LadyKats will be working hard all the where they would play dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, way through until the end of the season in March.

“We are all super excited for this upcoming or even swim in the NV pool. It wasn’t all fun and

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games however, because they would still have a regular workout for an hour.

In order to participate in the games on Thursdays, players had to attend the Monday and Wednesday workouts. If they didn’t participate both days, the boys had to workout for a little bit and then they were able to play.

“Thursdays were always the best because we were able to have fun in a competitive way because we would always play against each other,” senior Adam Downing said.

Some of the Boys Basketball players have been playing other sports such as soccer, golf, and football, so not everyone has been able to make the preseason workouts.

“I haven’t been able to make the workouts because of soccer but I know the boys have been pushing themselves and working super hard,” sophomore Aerin West said.

Tryouts were held last Saturday and Sunday for the Boys’ team and their season has officially started.

“Everyone is super pumped for the season and I think compared to previous years, we have a faster and more athletic team,” junior Ryan Moebius said.

feature athlete KEEGAN EDINGER Golf

Golf is an unusual sport. When you have a good day, you can’t wait to get back out there, and when you have a bad day, you can’t wait to get back out there. For senior Keegan Edinger, he most definitely had several good days. This season, Edinger had several outstanding scores, shooting 37 against Clay, 39 against Maumee and Southview, and 40 against Springfield.

Edinger shot 83 in the NLL Championship and an 87 in the District Tournament. He also shot 83 in the Knight Invitational and 82 in the Sylvania Open, both of which were preseason tournaments. His hard work throughout the season earned him a spot on the postseason roster, as the team finished in fourth place at the District Tournament.

Who is your favorite professional golfer?

Keegan Bradley because he has the same name as me.

Who is your golf role model?

My dad is my role model because he taught me how to play the game of golf. If I ever need anything I know I can go to him.

What is your favorite golf course that you have ever played at?

TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium in Florida.

You are 178 yards away from the pin, wind is howling in your face, water is on your right, trees and bunkers are on your left, what club do you hit?

My 5 wood. It is the club I hit best and I have the most confidence in.

What type of golf ball do you play with?

I usually play the Bridgestone ball. I like the feel off the face of the club and the ball flight I get.

What do you do to get prepared for a big match?

I work on what I am not feeling good on at the driving range and I make sure I get enough rest for the next day.

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