Volume 91: Issue 3 by The Student Prints

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November 4, 2016

volume 91, Issue 3

the student prints

Tuff Enuff for PPuff

The annual Powderpuff game scores with the girls! see page 11 MERMER

We have spirit to dye for

The color cloud has students saying “I can’t wait until next year!”

see page 3 GEER

NEWS

OPINIONS FEATURES SPORTS

Chemistry students celebrate October 23, the number for Mol Day. see page 3

All the hype about clowns has people scared, but is it too much? see page 5

Some of your favorite teachers from NV look a little familiar. see page 9

The Volleyball team finishes their season strong. see page 13

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Drama Club collects for charity Riley Runnells

Co-Editor

When children and parents opened their door, they were confused as to why there were teenagers standing with their

bags open wide. Halloween was scheduled to be on Monday the 29, but members of the Drama Club were going around on October 27 collecting canned goods for Sylvania Area Family Services. This charity event, known as Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat, or

TOTs Eat, has been happening in Drama Club for five years now, and it has proven to be a successful fundraiser. This year 11 students gathered together and collected cans from 11 different routes in Sylvania. This proved to be difficult because they only had three hours to complete

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THE DRAMA CLUB students pose with their collected cans. The back row, Jared Freeman (12), Megan Miller (9), Ally Leamy (11), Adrienne Palmer (11), Caity Hoffman (12), Grant Perry (9), Parker Cellura (12). The front row, Cayla Kale (12), Riley Runnells (11), Mary Matrisciano (11), Sara Lewandowski (10).

their routes. The students were split into three different cars with designated parent drivers and began to collect. “I had such a fun experience with TOTs eat. This is my first year being involved in Drama Club and this experience just made me so happy to know that I am helping people with my hard work,” junior Mary Matrisciano said. To get the word out before they collected the cans, they went around and dropped off flyers at all of the routes they were covering. This also proved to be an issue because the Boy Scouts were dropping off flyers and collecting cans for the same charity at the same time that Drama Club was. However, they still collected a large amount of cans that filled three car trunks. “It was a lot of fun being able to get together with my friends to help collect food for a good cause,” Drama Club Vice President Elizabeth Atkins said. The charity event was followed by a party to celebrate their hard work. The Drama Club will continue the event next year.

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Juniors take on free ACT Katie Mertens

Features Editor

For the first time, all juniors have the opportunity to take the ACT during school, free of cost. On March 21, the real ACT will be taken by juniors. In preparation for the ACT, a crash course was offered during the two hour delay October 25. Students could come to prepare for this major college readiness test. Underclassmen were also welcome to attend, although the ACT will not be provided by the school for them. At the session, students were led by Principal Steve Swaggerty and Assistant Principal Kasey Vens to go over

test taking tips and try questions released by the College Board. Through the OhiomeansJobs website, students were able to take full practice tests and be scored instantly. The first crash course session covered both one test of the reading section and one test of the English section. “This definitely gave me an idea of what I need to prepare for and it was beneficial for me in the long run. I’m still trying to figure out if this was worth not getting extra sleep though,” Junior Kat Arndt said. There will be more sessions on late starts later in the year as the test gets closer. They hope to go over more strategies and cover the math, science, and writing sections. Another crash course will be held in December.

Photo courtesy of NV Twitter

JUNIORS CAME INTO school early to take an ACT prep course on a two hour delay morning. In the cafeteria, they took both reading and English practice tests on the Chromebooks.

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Abby Summers

Staff Writer

Once a month the Leadership Academy brings in someone new to speak during all of Northview’s lunch periods. There is a wide variety of speakers that come in for many different purposes. It all comes down on how to be a good leader and person. The speakers are successful people and want the best for us students. They give us tips and inspire us to be great people. “I can’t wait for the next leadership lunch, all the speakers have been great so far,” freshman Sydney Pyles said. Dr. Clinton O. Longenecker, a distinguished university professor for business and innovation at the The University of Toledo. He came to the last leadership lunch. “This was by far my favorite leadership lunch, I really understood the point he was trying to get across,” sophomore Connor McCann said. The main thing he talked about was mentors. Longenecker says that it's a leader and someone you want to strive to be like. He says that we should all have someone to look up too. “The first person I thought of when he said we should all have someone to look up to I thought of my older sister, Josie Umfleet. She is very involved, smart, and a all around great person,” freshman Justine Umfleet said. He also mentioned what it takes and how students can keep their career on track. Clinton had students write down how they will stay on track these next few years. He handed out a packet for the students to answer questions to go along with being a leader.

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Chemistry celebrates Mol Day

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SENIORS Won Kim, Shelby Williams, and Sara Coy show their Mol Day spirit by dressing up as elements found in fireworks. Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

Andy Roth’s chemistry classes recently celebrated Mol Day, one of the

great traditions of Chemistry. This begs the question: What exactly is Mol

Day? “Mol Day is a day for chemistry students to celebrate,” Mr. Roth said. Mol Day is chemistry’s equivalent of Pi Day - the mol is a unit in science, equivalent to 6.022 * 1023 atoms. Thus, Mol Day is celebrated on 10/23 - October 23. Since that day fell on a Sunday, Mol Day was observed by some classes on October 21 and some October 24. This day change did not diminish from the overall excitement of Mol Day. Like all great American holidays, Mol Day has a long history (15 years), with lasting traditions. One such tradition is the costume contest, which sees Mol Day revelers attempting to wear the most outrageous costumes. This facet of the event impressed Mr. Roth this

year, as he praised the homemade flavor of many costumes, which had the theme this year of chemical elements. After starting out as a Halloween-esque festival, Mol Day evolves into an Olympics of sorts with a series of events leading up to the awarding of the Avogadro Cup, a trophy named for Amedeo Avogadro, the Italian count who lends his name to the Avogadro constant of 6.022 * 10^23. This year, students played several games, all centered around chemistry. Included among them were “Find-a-Mole”, in which stuffed moles made by the students were hidden around the room with the names of elements on each mol. The students were given a clue (most likely

a pun) of an element and they had to find the mole and pronounce the element properly. Students also played “Elemental Sharpshooter” in which students tried to shoot elements on Mr. Roth’s large periodic table with Nerf guns and “Elementary,” a form of Pictionary using the chemical elements. Everyone has a different favorite part of the day. Junior Kiran Kodali liked the food, saying “it tasted good.” Junior Grace Cappellini enjoyed the costume contest, dressing up as Harambe, the internetfamous gorilla. “You should try to enjoy chemistry at least one time,” said junior Maxwell Qian, summing up the event by echoing a slogan from Mr. Roth’s flyer advertising Mol Day.

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NV Color Cloud runs to success Erin Chambers

Co-Editor

For the first time in school history, Student Council hosted a Color Cloud before the Northview vs Southview football game October 28. The event was inspired by the end party at the well known event, The Color Run. After finishing “the happiest 5k on the planet,” runners celebrate with a DJ and throw color up into the air which creates a massive cloud of colored powder. The idea was to create an event simulating the spirit of the Color Run before a football game. As most people would not want to run a race before standing in the student section, and the best part of the Color Run is the party after, why not take the best part of the event and make it into a NV tradition?

To make the event even more exciting, members of Student Council decided to make the student section theme a Neon Out so the colored powder would not cover students’ spirited outfits, but enhance them. With hard work and countless morning meetings, Student Council was able to get sponsors to make the event only $5 for students to attend and also to make it into a substantial fundraiser for the organization. With the money paid, students received a t-shirt and two color packets for the event. “I’m really proud of how hard all the Student Council officers worked to get sponsors and get the event organized. I think the event is the perfect way to promote spirit at an event with so much spirit already present,” Student Body Vice President Grace Cappellini said. Three different color clouds took place during the event en-

suring every student was covered in the colorful powder. Along with the clouds, there was a DJ playing music and announcing keeping the energy up at the event even when color was not being thrown. “The event could not have gone better. The fact that this was our first time doing this event and it went over so well really says something about what an organization can accomplish when they put their mind to something,” Student Council Advisor Tami Blue said. The event was a huge success as it received multitudes of positive feedback and Student Council only had a few shirts left over after the event. Northview also won the BCSN Student Section of the Week Award because of this event. Student Council made $1000, but proceeds made from the event don’t even come close to the amount of NV spirit that resulted from it.

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STUDENTS are shown throwing dye powder before the Northview vs. Southview football game, creating the first color cloud.

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P.E.A.C.E. Project aids the abused Riley Runnells

Co-Editor

Sometimes kids feel alone, unheard, and like they have no one to help them get through their problems. The P.E.A.C.E. Project is an organization that focuses on this very thing, and is run by Bill Geha, the drug counselor of Sylvania Schools. P.E.A.C.E. stands for Protecting Every Abused Child Everywhere. The message is simple, “We will touch the heart of every child in a positive way.” Despite the simplicity of the message, the impact of the organization is a

great one. P.E.A.C.E. Project was founded in 2007 when it began with a day of silence to bring awareness to the abuse that many children face every day. As of 2015, the P.E.A.C.E. Project has over 1,000 members between grades eight through twelve. The need for the P.E.A.C.E. Project is evident when looking at the statistics. In America, 3 million children are abused every year, 1,500 children die in abusive situations every year, and 80% of abused children meet diagnostic criteria for at least one

psychiatric disorder by the age of 21 including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post traumatic stress syndrome. Bill Geha has single handedly created an amazing organization with the P.E.A.C.E. Project. The organization takes part in many different activities throughout the year, one of which being Project Hope, which is a day long event at Highland Meadows for the junior high and elementary school kids to come and participate in workshops for self help. Another big project is Project Beautiful, which

is when the group travels to the junior high schools and give a presentation about the beauty within every person, which has proven to be very powerful and moving to the students. In addition, the members of P.E.A.C.E. Project mentor over 95 junior high students on a weekly basis. As they expand, the members are gaining a national advisory board in places such as Japan. The P.E.A.C.E. Project is so well known because of their videos that get shared worldwide. They have 16 videos so far with plenty more on the way.

The P.E.A.C.E. Project just released a new video called “Dear Mom and Dad” that focuses on what children want to say to their parents when they have a difficult time communicating with them. Also the annual Project Hope is coming up, along with new additions to the repertoire and new members to add to the quality of the program. If you are ever feeling alone or need some help in your life, don’t be afraid to contact Bill Geha or one of the members of the P.E.A.C.E. Project for questions or mentoring.

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Fall festival cancelled due to rainstorm Haley Jones

Opinions Editor

The phrase rain or shine apparently didn’t reach the coordinators of the Fall Festival. What should have been a family-friendly parade, turned out

to be a “rained out parade”. With basically all of Sylvania ready to pass out candy to children on the streets, the people were told they could go home due to the rain that started just as the parade was setting up October 16. Many people involved in activities at Northview were standing around and ready for the pa-

rade including the Homecoming Court, the cast of Les Miserables, the Marching Band, and the cheer team. On top of that, so were Southview’s extracurriculars, including their band. Many businesses use the Fall Festival to advertise their businesses, so having it shut down was a big let down. “Even though we were prepared for the parade and got up

early to go, I was really excited it got cancelled because I hate being cold, and I hate the rain even more. We were not dressed for the weather either. We had to wear Minnie Mouse costumes for Majorettes,” senior Libby Sadowski said. Most people arrived around 11:30 a.m. and did not get home until 1 p.m. even after the event was shut down. The worst part about this, is that the participants did not even get the extra candy to take home. Traffic ended up backed up as over 1000 people were leaving the area when the event was cancelled.

“I was so sad that I couldn’t perform in the Fall Festival. Every year for theatre it’s one of

“I was so sad that I couldn’t perform in the Fall Festival.” - senior Caity Hoffman my favorite events so to miss out on senior year as a featured soloist, I was so disappointed,” senior Caity Hoffman said. The Fall Festival is a way for the city of Sylvania to come together every year.

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OPINIONS November 4, 2016

riley’s

rundown

Creepy clown sightings

Petty candidates With the upcoming election there have been numerous debates, press conferences, and dinners that have influenced the opinion of the public. Regardless of who you’re voting for, I think there's one thing we can all agree on: the presidential candidates need a lesson in common courtesy and respect. First is a lesson that some people have a rough time learning… when they're five years old. That lesson is simply waiting your turn to speak. I don't know which is worse; the candidates speaking over each other, or the candidates speaking over the moderator. In every debate the candidates aren’t respectful of the fact that they each have a certain amount of time in each debate to speak, and when their time is up they must stop. Too often they’re caught listening to respond as opposed to listening to understand and provide a logical rebuttal to any argument. This is something I personally struggle with, so I can understand that in the heat of a debate they want to make every point as clear as possible. However, I’m 16, and they’re grown adults who are trying to become the future leader of our country. One common phrase everyone has heard since a young age is if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all. America prides itself on the freedom of speech, but the candidates have taken it too far. This is probably the biggest issue between the candidates, and between high schoolers. On numerous occasions the candidates have been caught saying things that they would have liked to remain private. From Hillary referring to Trump’s supporters as “a basket of deplorables” to Trump’s infamous incident with the “locker room banter,” where he explained that he could touch women in any way he wanted to just because he is famous. There are many different examples, but these are the two biggest that hurt the candidates. When running for such a prestigious position, it is vital to watch what you say, if not for the main purpose of being a mature adult, then for appealing to the general public to gain more supporters. Due to the fact that everything they say is on the record, the candidates could definitely use a lesson in watching their words, or just keeping their mouths shut about inappropriate topics. The most important issue of all is simply their decorum. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are running for the highest position possible of the greatest country in the world. Given this, their behavior has been atrocious. There’s a certain common etiquette that needs to be put into place when being a high political figure or trying to become the potential leader of our country. Not only is this a lesson in manners that we’ve been learning since we were little kids, but it’s a matter of straight common sense. They could both afford to take a lesson from our First Lady, Michelle Obama; “When they go low, we go high.” The final rundown: no matter who you’re voting for, it’s not hard to agree that they’re both in need of some lessons in respect and behavior. Be it in debates, dinners, or private conversations, the candidates should both step away from the heat of battle long enough to evaluate themselves and their behavior. Maybe the tables could turn and us teenagers could provide some advice for the adults.

Photo Courtesy of Cayla Kale Recently, there has been a lot of hype on social media over clowns. I never would have thought in a million years something as strange as this would happen. There have been many reported sightings of the creepy clowns around our area and videotaped “clown sightings”. But could they be potentially fake? We have yet to find out. I’m the type of person that is just very scared of everything, so this whole thing completely creeps me out. I have no idea what I would do if I was just walking down the street one night or looked in my backyard and spotted a clown. I’d probably scream, run, cry, or most likely all of the above.

Our society is so messed up if this is what creepy people want to do in their free time. It is really not funny and these people need to get a life. These clowns may not be scary men, they could also just be stupid teenagers with nothing to do. Halloween can be a very fun time where people dress up as scary characters and go to haunted places to enjoy a little fright, but some people take it way too far. Usually people that go to these things don’t get as scared because they know that it’s all fake and couldn’t happen in real life. But now these scary clowns that people pay to scare them in places such as haunted houses and corn mazes could actually come

and scare them in real life. This is just too scary for me to even think about. Recently I went to a haunted house and corn maze for the first time, and I swear I’ve never been more scared or creeped out in my life. I don’t even know how I got through it. When all the crazy monsters came out to scare me I was obviously very frightened, but when we got to the clown I was out of my mind horrified. I know that tomorrow night a creepy zombie isn’t going to come attack me, but a clown I can’t be so sure about. I absolutely hate clowns and the thought of them actually attacking me in real life is unbelievable. Until recently, when I was outside at night, I never had to worry if I was gonna see a clown. But now, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been outside at night and one of my friends has joked around saying “Watch out for the clowns!”. But this really isn’t a joke because it could actually happen. Overall, this whole situation is outrageous and needs to stop. ~Josie Umfleet

What is Mandela effect? The Mandela Effect is a new theory going around on YouTube. But someone may wonder “what is the Mandela effect”. This is when someone has a very clear memory of something that never really happened. Some people say this whole theory started from Nelson Mandela, hence the name Mandela Effect. Tons and tons of people remember that he died in jail but he never actually died, this is what goes on. Everyone thinks one thing happened but in this reality it didn’t. Most people think that what we think happened actually did happen at one point, but someone went back and changed it in a different reality so it is changed is present time, so it’s similar to

the butterfly effect. The main conspiracy theory that this whole Mandela Effect shot off on was about the Berenstein Bears or the Berenstain Bears? Think about it. When you were a kid I’m sure you would sit on your little rocking chair and pretend you were so cool because you could read these books about these bears called the Berenstein Bears. But no, if you go look at those books it is spelled Berenstain Bears. A very small difference with spelling, but you know that just made you think. Now one of the craziest ones, in my opinion, is the one about Snow White. We all remember as kids reading the book and watching the movie and seeing the

evil witch that tried poisoning Snow White with the apple. The witch would look into her mirror and say “Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” right? WRONG! Apparently in all the books and movies the “actual” saying is “Magic mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” Crazy. I believe in the Mandela Effect from all the different theories I’ve heard and videos I’ve watched. If you go on Youtube and search Mandela Effect conspiracy theories there will be so many that come up. One Youtuber that is known for doing videos on them is Shane Dawson if you are interested in hearing more stories. ~Korrin Zollweg

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OPINIONS November 4, 2016

Are agenda books actually useful? Agenda Books are given out each year to students, there’s bound to be people who do and don’t use them. However, the school already offers the Homework Matrix and now there is the Homework Matrix app offered as well to make tracking your classes even easier. The app lets you personalize your page so only the classes you’re taking show up, and it’s always with you since it is accessible on your phone, meaning you can’t forget your small agenda book in your locker and all your homework assignments along with it. Some students wouldn’t even carry the Agenda Books at all if they didn’t need them to go out in the halls or to use the bathroom at lunch. The school shouldn’t keep giving them out to each student at the beginning of the year, if students don’t even use them. When you receive your agenda book at the beginning of the year you are expected to read the many pages of dress code, rules, and proper conduct. Now that’s a lot of pages and that’s not even including the rest of the book filled to the brim with calendars and schedules. With the homework matrix covering the homework aspect and the school website covering all the correct bell schedules, what is the point of keeping the Agenda Book around? To keep a copy of the rules that no one bothers to read? Some people may not like the idea of

everything being online, and if they don’t they would be able to use the one given by the school or one they bought themselves. The school should instead have the Agenda Book available to the students who will use it and keep expanding programs like the Homework Matrix app. Technology has evolved to the point where most of our school work is done online, why not make it so we keep track of our homework in the same place? Do we really need to keep spending money on an Agenda Book for something as small as going to the bathroom or to our locker? ~Zoey Napierala

Every year, we go through the first day of school ritual of receiving our fresh, new agenda books for the year. But the question raised is how many people take advantage and use them? Of course they’re used as quick hall passes during classes and lunch when necessary, but they’re also a great place to keep tabs on homework and extracurricular commitments. Personally, I believe that agenda books are an amazing tool when it comes to school. It helps me to stay organized every day with homework, and the calendars can easily be pulled up to check dates quickly.

Styling sandals all year Leaves are dropping and temperatures are cooling, but just because everything is “falling” doesn’t mean the fashion has to. It’s hard to depart from cute, summer sandals so your feet don’t freeze, but luckily you don’t have to because of the great invention, socks. Socks and sandals, the trend is back and better than ever. Say goodbye to all those big winter boots and say hello to wool socks with Birkenstocks and Chacos. Some people shake their head in disapproval as they don’t see the beauty of this timeless look, but they’re also the people who think fashion is dressing like Han Solo with different variations of riding boots and vests. Socks and sandals are a more versatile shoe combination than any of their seasonal counterparts, as they can be worn in all seasons with a variety of clothes. There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on

name brand rain boots or duck boots, when you can invest in one pair of sandals that can accompany any style. Often times people opposed to the fashion think socks and sandals are only for old guys or poorly dressed tourists. This is in fact a myth proved on the runway by respected designers and trendy fashion bloggers. The key is wearing the right sandals and socks combination to make the outfit appear effortless, unlike the tacky dad version of the style. Sometimes the style is worn to make a stylish fashion statement, but it can also be worn in a fun, tacky way on purpose to sport the dad look some strive for. Any sandal with white, Nike crew length socks shows off this fun look with ease due to the nature and preconceived notions of the white sock. Next time you don’t know what to wear, but want to be stylish with warm feet, socks and sandals is the way to go. Let’s be honest, it will always be the way to go. ~Erin Chambers

I’m also fascinated by the tips and assists for different subjects like: how to write in MLA and APA style in Language Arts, the periodic table, measures, and formulas in Science. Let’s not forget the 10 amendments from the Bill of Rights are conveniently at your fingertips. What else could you ask for? People tend to spend $30 or more on different design planners and that is crazy! Why spend extra money on a different book when your school one is already included in your list of school fees? But of course, everyone has their own ways of keeping organized. Some people use different agenda books while others use technology such as the Homework Matrix app or other apps. I like to physically write out my assignments and think it is a great advantage to help you get through the school year. Technology is great don’t get me wrong, but it’s always nice to have tangible paper in front of you to help remember what needs to be done. When you forget which schedule we’re on or forget what time we get out of each class, just flip the book over and all the times and schedules are right at your convenience. You’ll be able to remember it super quickly! I sincerely encourage everyone to take advantage of your awesome agenda book. It’s easy, fast, and totally worth it for the school year. Happy writing! ~Emma Demascio

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Co-Editors-In-Chief: Erin Chambers & Riley Runnells Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editor: Karen Pan Opinions Editors: Haley Jones & Korrin Zollweg Features Editors: Liz Liber & Katie Mertens Sports Editor: Amir AbouZied & Matt Bishop the student prints Business Editor: Josie Umfleet Online Editor: Andrea Almedia Staff Photographers: Edward Lammie Staff Writers: Patrick Andres, Emma DeMascio, Emily Martinez, Zoey Napierala, Emily Nowak, Taylor Rosplohowski, Abby Summers

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OPINIONS November 4, 2016

We’ve got spirit, yes we do “We got spirit yes we do, we got spirit how ‘bout you” The student sections for football, soccer, and other sports have slowly gotten bigger every game. More and more students are attending the games because they hear how fun the student section is. The student section is a great time for everyone and will continue to grow and show more of everyone’s school spirit. It’s not only the student section that supports the teams, it is also the parents of the players there to support their children. They are at the football games most of the time to help cheer on everyone. The cheerleaders are also trying to spread some of their school spirit as well as support their peers. The Varsity Cheerleaders practice very hard to cheer on the Friday night football games. The spirited girls cheer on the boys to victory. The cheerleaders, as well as the Student Government, paint colorful signs that are posted all around the school to get the students and staff hyped up to attend the games. Student Government paints colorful and funny signs that go up all around school before the home games. They decorate the hallways with streamers and signs and even balloons sometimes. They go all out to try and get people to go to the games. The student section for home games is always full of excited students supporting the team to victory. Everyone is

encouraged to dress up. The seniors are the ones that direct all the chants that are heard throughout the night. Each game has a different theme so the student section has a different look every game. The students dress up and go all out with body paint, crazy costumes, signs, and big cut outs of players faces and those are just some examples. Friday night football games are fun

events that get the students and parents filled with pride for their school. They are not only a Sylvania tradition, but they are celebrated everywhere. The crowd is filled with Northview Alumni and a booming student section to rally the team to victory. Schools with lots of spirit are great because they demonstrate the commitment of the students and staff to what they love. ~Emily Martinez

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THE STUDENT SECTION gets rowdy for the American Out. Senior George McCray leads the students in the front with cheers that get the crowd riled up to send the team to victory.

notions motion “I use my agenda book all the time and it is very useful.” -Freshman Lily Fojtik

“I don’t really use my agenda book because I think is isn’t helpful at all.” -Sophomore Mo Hambouta

Keep treats Trick or Treat? Yup. An event filled with endless bags of candy, but when does one become too old for it? I’m pretty sure there isn’t an age restriction of being “too old” for eating candy, so why would there be one on asking for some? As long as you’re wearing a costume, you should be able to participate. I honestly don’t understand why people get so annoyed when high schoolers trick or treat. We’re still technically kids, so no harm, no foul. Anyone can take part, or can pass out candy, it’s their choice. Is there anything better than free candy? Everyone should be able to be involved in those fun times, no matter how old you are. I get that some people might see teenagers trick or treating as a threat, but the majority of teens are not looking to hurt anyone, but instead, just want free candy. I know if I were to go Trick or Treating, I would just want to get candy, and then be on my way. Trick or Treating is also a fun family and friend experience that nobody should miss out on. Honestly, dressing up as something you are not and then going out to get candy is fun if you’re with your friends or family. There are always gonna be dangers in the world, but fear should not stop anyone from trying to have fun. We’re only kids for so long, we should be able to enjoy that time before we have more responsibilities to worry about. ~Andrea Almeida

Do you think that your agenda book is beneficial?

“I prefer buying my own planner because I can personalize it to my schedule and needs.” -Junior Delaney McGranahan

“I think that the school agenda book should be an optional commodity, in which students could choose to purchase on their own.” -Senior Jessup Pawelczyk

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Who doesn’t love fall? The weather starts to get chilly and the leaves change colors and fall. You get to snuggle up with a blanket, a warm drink, and watch Netflix. One of my favorite things to do with friends is go to MacQueen’s Apple Orchard to pick apples, eat donuts, and drink apple cider slushies. According to freshman Jenna Storey, “Everything there is so fresh and delicious.” Another absolute must go to place in the fall is Gust Bros Farm. It’s the cutest place with all of the farm animals. “My favorite thing to do there is pet the bunnies, I want to buy one,” sophomore Teddy Bugert said. It’s a great way to spend time with your family. When you are there, try to pick out the biggest pumpkin. After picking out pumpkins, it is fun to carve them and bake the seeds. I think it’s safe to say that most girls love that Starbucks has their fall signature drinks back on the menu. Drinking pumpkin spice lattes while shopping for fall fashion is another cool part of the season. As for the guys, the football season is underway, so going to a game or just watching it with their buddies is entertaining. Another thing to do in the fall is go to a haunted house. “Haunted houses are so fun and scary, and I almost peed my pants,” junior Kaylene Pietrzak said. They are not for everyone because they are scary, but you may like it if you have never been. Make sure to bring your friends to hide behind. If you don’t like haunted houses, no worries. You won’t get scared at a corn maze, but you may get lost in the corn. The Butterfly House always has a cool new maze each year so if you are looking to go to a corn maze, go there. Do you love the thought of fall season being here? Try something new this fall with your friends. I am sure you will have a blast. -Abby Summers

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What Cartoons Are Dead Ringers for Teachers? ~ Emily Nowak Every person is unique in their own way, but haven’t you ever looked at someone and thought, you know them from somewhere but you just can’t remember where? Well to put your mind at ease here are a few teachers and staff at Northview that look like some of your favorite cartoon characters.

Mr. Eckhart and Mr. Crocker from Fairly Oddparents: Although Mr. Eck-

Mr. Christy and Barry from the Bee movie: I know what you’re thinking…

hart doesn’t have a crazed obsession with fairies, you have to admit the resemblance between the two is uncanny. From the clothes he wears to the subjects he teaches, Mr. Crocker and our own Mr. Eckhart are similar in more ways than one. Not to mention the tough grading system. “I enjoy pushing the students as hard as they can be pushed, and it’s always fun going back and forth with a student when they insult you and you can insult them back and nobody gets offended. It is quite an honor to be referenced as a cartoon character, ” Mr. Eckhart said

how can a teacher look like an insect? Well Barry B. Benson has many human like features and the hair on his head and his face resemble our beloved Mr. Christy. Aside from their looks they are both driven and get the most out of life. “It’s been awhile since I’ve seen the Bee Movie, but I do seem to recall Barry being a fairly handsome fella,” Mr. Christy said.

HEROES WIKI Mr. Dick and Fred Flintstone from the Flintstones: Everybody knows and loves

FAIRYODDPARENTS.WIKIA.COM Mrs. Rhine and Tinkerbell: From the

blonde hair always in a bun to the bright blue eyes, who can’t see the similarities between little Tinkerbell and Mrs. Rhine. Sweet and nice of course, but she can become angry if you test her in her classroom. To pass her class all you need is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust! “I’m honored that you guys picked me to be Tinkerbell, especially since I can relate to her sassypants,” Mrs. Rhine said.

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the cartoon character Fred Flintstone and that is only one thing that Mr. Dick and this prehistoric family friendly character have in common. They are both funny, happy, and although Mr. Dick does not wear the typical caveman fashion the faces of the two have a striking resemblance. “My kids tell me I look like Fred Flintstone all the time, maybe I should start cutting holes in my car to stick my legs through? Yabadabadoo!” Mr. Dick said.

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What do you think about the Presidential election?

Dahlia Zack - Senior “Well they are both kind of stupid… glad I’m not voting.”

Parker Hanna - Junior “I don’t know why Willy Wonka is letting Oompa Loompas run free… Trump go back to the factory.”

Hayley Delong - Sophomore “I don’t really know about the candidates… but I love the Twitter memes.”

Jeffrey Wood - Freshman “Trump is all right… but the fake tan needs to go.” ~ Korrin Zollweg

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Ballot raising stakes for future Emma DeMascio Staff Writer

As we near the date of November 8 and prepare to journey to the polls to partake in the annual voting, we wonder what else are we voting for besides the popular presidential election. Local concerns focus on the many levys wanting to be passed to help improve the community. Seven levies are up on the ballot, including an additional tax levy on the Sylvania Schools District as well as renewal and increase

taxes on Toledo public transportation, children services, Imagination Station, and the public library. There is also a renewal and decrease tax on the Toledo Zoo. We encourage all seniors eligible to vote to take part. You will be helping to make your community a better place for all. After three long weeks of presidential debates and the many “scandals” that the media exposes to the public, it’s very clear that many people have made up their minds on who they want the next president of the United States to be. Many

websites try to keep information up-to-date on how each candidate is coming along and if they still have a chance in the race to the White House. Nate Silver, creator of the website FiveThirtyEight, likes to keep tabs on candidates every four years when the race comes around. His information is close and pretty accurate when it comes to the researched data. According to his research, if people were to vote today, Hillary Clinton would have an 86.6% chance of winning while Donald Trump would have a slim 13.3%

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17. PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL)

Sylvania City School District A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. An additional tax for the benefit of Sylvania City School District for the purposes of providing funds for current operating expenses and for general permanent improvements. Voting YES means the Sylvania Schools will receive more funds Voting NO means the proposed cuts will be made

chance. Looking at the polls only forecast on November 8, Trump only gains a .5% chance to win. Looking at these numbers, it’s clear that Clinton has a huge advantage against Trump at the moment. If the numbers don’t change, Clinton will probably win this election by a landslide. After all, her main supporters are women and minorities (Hispanics, Latinos, etc) since Trump has already taken aim at both groups. Plus women are excited to finally see a woman who’s running for president for the very first

time since she sets examples for women and youth today. Some people believe that Trump isn’t as bad as the media claims him to be. They believe he has potential, but he should really be careful with what he says. So far it’s hurting his chances of getting elected. There’s still time for things to change, but each candidate needs to hold on tight to get there. All we can say to ourselves and the candidates is “good luck, and may the best candidate win.”

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21. PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) Imagination Station

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Lucas County for the purpose of operation and maintenance of the Imagination Station, Toledo’s non-profit science center, formerly known as COSI Toledo.

Voting YES means Imagination Station will continue to receive funds Voting NO means they will not receive funds from the taxpayers 22. PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL AND INCREASE)

18. PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority.

Voting YES continues this tax for TARTA - bus transportation Voting NO means cuts might be made in TARTA availabitility

Toledo Lucas County Public Library A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. A renewal of 2.9 mills and an increase of 0.8 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Voting YES means renewing the current tax and adding an increase to benefit the Lucas County Libraries Voting NO means neither will happen 23. PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL AND DECREASE) Lucas County - Toledo Zoo

A renewal of 1.4 mills and an increase of 0.4 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Lucas County for the purpose of support of children services and the care and placement of children.

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. A renewal of part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.1 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Lucas County for the purpose of maintenance and operation of the Toledo Zoological Park.

Voting YES means the children’s services tax will be renewed and there will also be a tax increase Voting NO means the tax and increase will not happen

Voting YES means the zoo will continue to receive funds, but less than they currently do Voting NO means neither will occur

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there. Some tour guides are also sometimes hard to hear and move on to different parts of campus quicker than you’d like. College presentations are extremely informative and provide a lot of information about the college and different programs offered, but you don’t get to experience the campus in the same way going on a visit enables you to. It’s understandable why people choose college presenta-

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Cooking is a passion for many people and the culinary class here is a way for those who are interested in these arts to further their knowledge. So far this semester the students have learned the history of cooking, proper knife skills, and how to create a real cookbook. “I would definitely say that learning the proper knife skills has helped me in the kitchen when I am helping my family make dinner,” senior Kylie Archibeque said. The students who participate in this class can do book work as well as hands on activities, making sure that they know their history and having fun while doing it. So far they have started off with easy tasks including preparing cookies and potato soup. According to Archibeque, if you follow the instructions you should get a good grade, and one of the best parts about this class is after you cook the meal you are allowed to eat it. This class is about making sure the students have basic skills that they will need throughout college and life. Especially if they plan to have careers that involve culinary arts. “My favorite part of the class is learning how to cook and being able to do it with my friends,” junior Alexa Borgerson said. The teacher of the class, Kadee Poiry, is excited to have the amount of students that she does this year and hopes she is helping them with their skills. While some may think taking this class is an easy “A” it is anything but that. Come prepared and ready to cook.

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Fall concerts are in full swing The 2017 Fall Concerts are in full swing. These concerts can represent an abundance of emotions for seniors, such as the ending of a chapter in their high school musical careers, and the opening of a new one, this can be very emotional. All highs must come to an end and the fall concerts symbolize the seniors final months in their high school careers. - Liz Liber

“It’s a bittersweet moment for me. I’m excited to graduate, but I am going to miss orchestra. The fall concert is a great experience because we play for other schools and then we are able to listen to them as well,” senior Maria Cook said.

“The years with the band have flown by and it is very sad to think this is one of my last performances with my band family,” senior Teagan Carroll said.

“Knowing this is my last year gave me a better understanding of how much choir really means to me and how much it affects what I want to do in the future. I wouldn’t have met most of my friends and discovered my passion if not for choir and I’ll miss the experience when I graduate,” senior Libby Jaeblon said.

FEATURE MUSICIAN: MAGGIE LABERDEE About the musician:

How long have you been playing the alto sax? “I’ve been playing the alto saxophone since 6th grade.” What is you’re favorite memory of marching band? “My favorite memory from marching band probably has to be going to Chicago. All my friends were there and we had so much fun!” Do you take private lessons or give them? If yes, with whom? “I haven’t taken private lessons with my saxophone. (But I have with my bassoon)” What do you like to do in your free time? “In my free time I’m usually doing homework and studying with friends. Other wise I’m sleeping :)” Do you play another instruments? If so, what are they? “I also play the bassoon during concert season”

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Powderpuff seniors take the win Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

The annual Powderpuff football game between the senior and junior girls is always a popular one for fans. This year’s event was held under the lights in Cats Stadium on October 25. The night kicked off with a tailgate at 6:45pm where free hot dogs, chips, and water were served to fans. The game started around 7:30. After a hard fought game, the senior girls came out on top with a 35-28 win. Seniors Camie Weiner, Lily Powell, and Lindsey Archibeque scored touchdowns for the seniors. “Who would have thought that the girl on the sideline laying in a blanket would end up getting two touchdowns?” Archibeque said. “But overall it was a great experience and worth participating in.” The teams were coached by football players from their class.

Mason Biggs, Nick Wyatt, Mitch Gibson, Andy Nowicki, and Matt Bishop coached the seniors while Jeffrey Blanks, Joey Okeke, Cam Corron, Ian Donahue, and Brandon Leach coached the juniors. In the end, the senior coaching was too much for the juniors. “It was a tough loss, but our girls played hard and I’m proud of them,” Blanks said. “We will win for sure next year.” The game was refereed by Northview football coaches Doug Downing and Brian Blakeman. The two made a few questionable calls, but did a good job for the most part, according to Gibson. After the game, NV’s Student Council held a giant bonfire at the bottom of the hill. Players, coaches, fans, and the drum line all gathered around the fire on the chilly night and enjoyed time with one another. “The bonfire after the game was a really cool event and I had a great time,” sophomore Luke Pawlak said. “It was a nice way to end a great night of football.”

Lammie SENIORS Sara Walterschied and Kylee Moebius prepare to set up another play that will bring the seniors to victory. Not only are they focused and ready to play but they show great team work as well.

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Volleyball season comes to close Haley Jones

Opinions Editor

The Girls’ Volleyball season is officially at an end. They girls recently attended sectionals, where they won against Fremont Ross. They beat the Lady Giants in 3 straight sets. “During the third set of our third NLL game, I unfortunately got injured and was forced to sit out for the rest of the season. My team has done an amazing job of bouncing back and it has been inspiring to watch them all continue to get better from a different perspective. They are never discouraged and are always ambitious. What they have done this year shows an enormous amount of character and I am very proud to have been a mem-

ber of the Northview Volleyball program for the last four years.” senior Kyley Keene said. Senior night was very successful, and the senior players Aly Snyder, Sydney Boerst, Lauren David, and Kyley Keene were all escorted by their parents and cheered on by the crowd. They are sad their season is coming to an end but excited for where their high school experience in volleyball will take them according to the LadyKat seniors. “I am sad that volleyball is coming to an end, but I am so proud of my

team. We have all gotten close short ending, the volleyball seaover the years, and I am so sad to be leaving it behind. I was so lucky to have my best friends by my side the last 4 years” senior Lauren David said. The girls’ finished their season on October 26th when they lost against Perrysburg in Napoleon in 4 sets. Because of this loss, the girls will not be attending district finals. Despite the

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Football ends season with win against SV Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

With just three weeks left in their season, the Northview football team looked to finish the year on a high note against Perrysburg, Maumee, and rival Southview. The team started the season 3-0 before dropping four straight games. The Cats travelled to Perrysburg on October 14 to begin the final stretch of the season. In a close game, NV lost 13-26. Touchdowns were scored by senior Mitch Gibson and junior Jeffrey Blanks. However, the Perrysburg passing game was too much in the end for the Cats. With their record now at 3-5, NV returned home to take on Maumee for Senior Night. Junior Cam Corron put NV ahead in the first quarter with a touchdown catch followed by junior Colin McIntyre catching one of his own. Maumee answered with two touchdowns at the end of the

second quarter to make the score 14-14 heading into halftime. After making a few halftime adjustments, the Wildcat defense shut down the Maumee offense, holding them scoreless in the final two quarters. The NV offense kept rolling, with junior Brandon Leach scoring on a one-yard touchdown and senior Trevor Hartbarger scoring on a long run at the end of the fourth quarter. The Cats won the game 28-14 to improve to 4-5. “Winning on senior night was extremely important because the seniors lead the team and we owe it to them to give them a win,” McIntyre said. “Scoring in the game was a great feeling because it helped the team win, but it only happened because the quarterback had an incredible pass.” The final game of the season was against crosstown rival Southview on October 28. In last year’s game, the Cats won a nail-biting 29-28 game, which marked their first win over SV in eight years. They hoped to do the

same this season. In what is normally a cold game, the weather turned out rather nice for the season finale. The NV student section held a color cloud event where students threw powder of all different colors into the air. Both teams started the game out slow. After the first quarter, the game was tied 0-0 and the teams had already combined for over 100 penalty yards. NV struck first in the second quarter with a 37-yard touchdown run by Trevor Hartbarger. Hartbarger ran in a seven-yard touchdown later in the quarter to put the Cats up 14-0 at half. The second half resulted in only one touchdown by NV, who went on to win the game 21-0. After the game, the team walked through a line of seniors and thanked every one of them for what they did for the program. The Cats finished the season with a 5-5 record, marking the first time in quite some time that the team has had back-to-back seasons of 5-5 or better.

THE FOOTBALL TEAM runs through a spirit sign before they face rival Southview in the last game of the season. Ending the season with a 21-0 win and a 5-5 record overall.

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World Series goes to nail biting game 7 Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

After a long 162-game grind and two nail-biting playoff series victories, two teams stood alone in Major League Baseball on the eve of the 112th World Series. Those teams happened to be the two most tortured franchises in baseball history. On one side, the underdogs were the scrappy Cleveland Indians, who’d overcome a rash of injuries to terrorize the rest of the American League en route to winning seven of eight games in the postseason. The Indians were seeking to end a multigenerational title drought that spanned seven decades dating to 1948, when the Indians beat the Boston Braves in six games. And the favorite, stunningly, was a team more long-suffering than Cleveland: The Chicago

Cubs, a team renowned for having no world titles since 1908, won 103 regular season games, took care of the San Francisco Giants in the Division Series, and beat the Dodgers in six games to win their first pennant in 1945. The first game of the “Duel of the Droughts” saw the Indians claim victory in front of a large TV viewing audience. The Tribe was propped up by two first-inning runs as Jose Ramirez smacked a bases-loaded infield single. Brandon Guyer followed this up with a hit-by-pitch, and Cleveland was off to a strong start in the World Series. The Indians’ Corey Kluber was virtually unhittable, allowing only two hits in six innings of work. Andrew Miller and Cody Allen both came on and combined to close out the Indians’ first Series win since 1997. In the second game, the Cubs shook off their previous woes

and pounded Tribe hurler Trevor Bauer into submission. After Anthony Rizzo’s RBI double in the first, the Cubbies were off and running, and wound up taking a 5-1 decision that evened the series and gave the Cubs their first World Series win since that 1945 Series. The atmosphere was raucous as the Fall Classic moved to Chicago for Game 3. This proved to be the most exciting game of the Series. Josh Tomlin of Cleveland and Kyle Hendricks of Chicago matched each other blow for blow, although the Indians chased Hendricks into several jams. Cleveland tallied the game’s only run of the night in the seventh on a run-scoring single by Coco Crisp, and then saw Cody Allen pitch out of a critical jam to secure the Indians’ victory. Game 4 belonged completely to the Tribe, from the top of the

first to the bottom of the ninth. Although Chicago took an early lead on a Rizzo single, the Cubs neglected the score for the remainder of the game. Kluber was masterful; it helped that he was backed by homers from Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis. The Indians won 7-1 to move within one win of Cleveland’s second world championship of the year. But the Cubs rejected the Indians’ request to go quietly into the night with a resounding 3-2 win. A Jose Ramirez homer early staked Cleveland to a 1-0 lead and it appeared the Tribe was poised for a long-awaited party. This was not to be as the Cubbies responded with a three-run fourth inning that chased Bauer. The catalyst was Kris Bryant, as the MVP candidate bashed his first World Series homer that gave the Cubs an advantage they wouldn’t relinquish. Aroldis Chapman then came

on and recorded a remarkable eight-out save, pitching 2 and 2/3 innings as Chicago sealed a 3-2 win, sending the Series back to Cleveland for a climactic final two games of a thrilling Series. Now, the Cubs needed one win to set up a climactic confrontation in the history of baseball. And Chicago did just that, delivering a 9-3 win Tuesday. A fielding lapse of judgement by Cleveland outfielders Lonnie Chisenhall and Tyler Naquin paved the way for two runs to score, David Ross hit a grand slam, and the Cubbies led 7-0 and never looked back. Going into Game 7 for the Indians was Corey Kluber, the 2014 Cy Young Award winning hurler, and Kyle Hendricks, the Cubs pitcher who led the National League in ERA. For the rest of the story see NVStudentPrints.com

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Boys’ soccer advances to Regionals Amir AbouZied

Sports Editor

The Boys’ Soccer team ended their regular season on October 13 against their rival, Southview. This game was held at SV. Going into this game, Northview had a record of 10-2-1 which had them tied at first place in the NLL’s with Anthony Wayne. SV was going into this game only one game behind the Wildcats in the NLL’s. Both teams started the game off slow but, NV began to find the back of the net as the game went on. The Wildcats won this rivalry with a final score of 4-0. In the past three years, NV has held a shutout in every game against the Cougars. The next game the Wildcats had was their first playoff game on October 19. The Wildcats were playing against Fremont Ross at NV. NV had no troubles putting the ball in the back of the net this game. The Wildcats defeated Fremont Ross 11-1, ad-

vancing them to District Semifinals. Next up for NV was a rematch against SV on October 26 at SV. NV came out strong early in the game with a goal from junior Marios Kamilaris. Later in the first half, senior Shane Banachowski put another goal up on the board for the Wildcats making it a 2-0 lead at the end of the half. During the first couple minutes of the second half, Kamilaris scored his second goal of the night putting the Wildcats at a 3-0 lead. NV won this game 3-1 advancing them to District Finals on October 29. Last Saturday, the Wildcats took on St. Johns in the District Finals. In the first half of the game, senior Tyler Biggs scored a goal off of a penalty kick to put the Wildcats up 1-0. Throughout the rest of the game, both teams battled until the final seconds. NV came out with the 1-0 win over St. Johns, winning the District title and advancing them to Regional Semi-Finals against Anthony Wayne.

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SENIOR SHANE BANACHOWSKI chases after a ball in a game against St. John’s. The Cats defeated the Titans 1-0 in the District final to advance to the Regional semi-final of the state tournament.

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The Girls’ Soccer team went into what would be their last tournament of the season with a record of 6-3-6. The girls’ record led them to participate in a play-in game, meaning they had to win to advance to sectionals. This game took place on October 17 and was played against Bowsher. Northview won 6-0 with many of the seniors scoring, senior Taylor Vandenbroek making the sixth and final goal. “It was so exciting to win that game so we could continue on with our sea-

son into Sectionals. I’m hoping that win will give us momentum for the rest of the tournament,” Vandenbroek said. After an exciting win against Bowsher, the girls advanced in the tournament. Their next game took place October 20 against St. Ursula. The teams had previously tied 1-1 after St. Ursula made what was said to be “a lucky goal within the last five minutes of the game.” The girls trained day in and day out, preparing to take on their opponents. “Mia was told she dives like a falling tree or a dying rabbit,” said senior Katie Klein. They also wrote “bench songs” to help motivate and encour-

age them. Before the game, the girls and their coach sang the National Anthem. “It really helped us connect as a team,” Klein said. The girls went into the game with a strong mindset, however, the weather conditions were not in their favor. It was raining, freezing cold, and the field was under water. Vandenbroek said that the team didn’t start off as strong as they usually do, but that they improved in the second half of the game and continued to play to the best of their ability. The majority of the seniors were devastated when they ended the game 1-0, St. Ursula winning.

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Girls’ Cross Country advances to Regionals Erin Chambers

Co-Editor

While many of the fall sports reached the end of their season, Cross Country continued to run on. October 15, both teams ran at Secor Park to compete for the Northern Lakes League championship. The Girls won the meet, defeating rival Perrysburg, who’s had the title for the past four years. Junior Jenna Kill won the race individually with a time of 18:56 and junior Erin Chambers and senior Kylie Archibeque placed third and seventh respectively. All three of these runners earned first team honors for the NLL, and the entire Girls’ Varsity team finished in the top 25. The Boys placed fifth in the meet and had two boys receive NLL honors for their placement. Senior Alex Miller placed eighth and earned a spot on the

Second Team All NLL and sophomore Cooper Losey placed 21st giving him a spot on the Third Team All NLL. “The meet went very well. It wasn’t just about winning, I wanted to be proud of the race I ran and see my teammates do amazing as well. I think we all ran a strong, hard race and it was nice to see that our work showed in our results,” junior Jenna Kill said. The next weekend, the top seven varsity runners of both the Girls’ and Boys’ teams headed to Findlay for a chance to move onto the Regional Meet. Times were relatively fast, despite the course being slower than the NLL meet the previous weekend. The Boys’ team placed tenth ending the season for them, but the Girls’ team placed second which gave them a spot to compete at the Regional Meet in Tiffin on October 29. In order to qualify for Regionals, a team has to be in the top six at their District meet.

Regionals is immensely competitive as runners are fighting for their spot to compete at States. The top eight non qualifying individual runners go to States, as well as the top two teams. The LadyKats finished third as a team, ending their season a little earlier than they had hoped. Junior Jenna Kill placed ninth at the meet and junior Erin Chambers placed 11th. “Even though we didn’t make it to States, I am so proud of the work these girls put into their season. We didn’t have our best team race when we needed it, but everyone did their best and there’s not much else you can ask for,” Girls’ Coach Jerry Flowers said. Both cross country teams had memorable seasons that will stay with them forever. As the months get cooler, most of the runners will continue running into the winter to prepare for track and to work towards that trip to States they so deserve.

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JUNIOR JENNA KILL races to the finish line at Secor Park while competing for the NLL championship. Kill won the race individually with a time of 18:56.

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When did you start playing soccer? I started playing soccer when I was three. Who is your role model and why? My role model Is Lebron James because he is the greatest basketball player of all time. We heard you got cut from your fourth grade Sylvania United team. Is this true? If so, what happened? Yes this is true. I didn’t let this setback stop me though. Just like Lebron would, I pushed through it and made the team the next year. What was it like growing up with your twin brother Mason who used to be better at soccer than you? It was a good thing because I always wanted to be as good as him so it made me work harder. Just like Lebron and his older brother I’m pretty sure.

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Why did you decide to commit to play soccer at Loyola University Chicago? I decided to go to Loyola Chicago because I really like the school, coaches and city. Also it is kinda close to Cleveland and where the Cavs play.

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