Volume 85: Issue 4

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THESTUDENTPRINTS Seniors learn life skills at first Senior Seminar Day

ORCHESTRA 03

PRO/CON 04

SOUTHVIEW SHADOW 06

KOFFMAN

METCALF PLAYING THE GAME OF LIFE is senior Haley Mason. During the game, students were given a job, a specific income and a family profile where children were chosen by a roll of the dice. Mason is writing a check for an expense that she encountered during the game such as groceries or utilities.

M.JACOBS

BUSINESS

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DECEMBER10 girlsbasketball v.maumee

DECEMBER16 wrestling v.maumee

DECEMBER17 homeroom

DECEMBER18 boysbasketball v.maumee

For the first time, Northview and Southview seniors teamed up for a trip to the University of Toledo to gain a better understanding of life skills after graduation. The day was designed to help students prepare to meet challenges that await them in society and focus on financial literacy.

The event took place November 19 and was limited to the first 150 students from each school to sign up.

The cost was $7 per student which covered food and transportation fees.

“The idea started about five years ago, a focused group of teachers wanted to help seniors transition to their next phase in life,” said advisor Amy Schlogel.

Students had the opportunity to choose four out of eight sessions that were taught by UT and several community members. The activities included Becoming a Millionaire, 25 and Not Living With Mom and Dad, Landing Your Dream Job, Managing Your Credit Cards, Climbing Up The Corporate Ladder, Making Healthy Choices, Having a Job That’s Not Just

a Paycheck, and Surviving the College Experience.

“It made me realize that I need to eat healthy in college and work out so I don’t gain 30 pounds,” said senior Martha McGee after participating in the Making Healthy Choices activity.

All students participated in “Finances 101,” a session that was sponsored by The Northwest Ohio Credit Union. The game involved traveling around a life size game board while students drew cards, rolled die and spun wheels to make life choices and travel around the board.

Cats Meow delayed

S.ROSE

STAFF

Cats Meow has been delayed until spring due to the construction on the Performing Arts Theatre.

The theatre was set to be finished

by January, but has been postponed to February, according to Cats Meow Advisor Ms. Magee Wilson. The move in date, as of now, is March of 2011.

Because the musical performance is planned for after spring break in April, Cats Meow can not perform until after it’s done.

“We do not want to compete with

the musical, and performing in the cafeteria is not even a factor,” said Ms. Wilson.

“The musical is our first priority.

Of course, Cats Meow is important to the senior class and it’s important to us that they are able to participate in this NV tradition as well,” said Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse. “Cats Meow will happen as soon as the musical is over and we are committed to that.”

Senior Estar Cohen is one of the candidates applying to write and direct the show this year.

“We talked to Ms. Wilson and they

are holding interviews for everyone interested in trying out for the director position,” said Cohen.

In the past, Cats Meow has helped with the funding for Senior Prom. If Cats Meow is too close to Prom, the money made from it may be too late to pay for Prom.

“It makes me really nervous,” said Ms. Jodie Hess, Senior Class Advisor.

“Bids will unfortunately be more expensive this year if that is the case,” she said.

Cats Meow is hoping to perform in May.

Construction continues;

Even more improvements to come A.STRICK

Construction on the new theater is progressing and it is estimated that the theater will be ready in mid to late February and students will be able to begin work on the spring musical in March, according to Mr. Jesse.

the seniors Cats Meow performance.

An overview of all of the new It is hard not to notice the conimprovements that NV will be able to struction that has been going on at enjoy once the construction is finally Northview since the end of the last over is as follows. The new science school year. Even though we are surrooms are finished, the bathrooms rounded by it everyday many will be finished by this sumstudents really do not know the mer, the Cosmetology and WE ARE HOPING THAT THE progress that is being made. the teacher’s lounge will be NEW DRAMA AREA WILL BE There are even a few things flipped therefore creating a READY BY APRIL. ALL OF THE to come that most NV students much larger space for the Cos are probably completely unaware NEW IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD program and finally the curof. rent band and choir rooms BE COMPLETE BY THE END Currently, the main focus will be demolished and rebuilt has been completing the new orto house a new area for the OF THE SUMMER chestra, choir and band rooms. drama department known as -MR. STEWART JESSE, PRINCIPAL After Thanksgiving break, stua black box theater. This area dents will pack up the current rooms “Even though we expect the the- will include storage, rehearsal space in preparation to move into the new ater to be ready by the end of February and rehearsal dressing rooms, accordPerforming Arts classrooms. The new we have to train with the new equip- ing to Mr. Jesse. cabinetry for the rooms will arrive for ment so that there aren’t any accidents “We are hoping that the new installation the week of December 13 because people don’t know how to use Drama area will be ready by April,” and students should be able to move in it,” said Mr. Jesse. said Mr. Jesse. “All of the new improvebeginning December 20, according to Because the play won’t be able to ments should be completed by the end Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse. begin until March this will push back of this summer.”

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Meet and Greet lacks parent support

Northview held its annual Meet and Greet, a time for students, parents and teachers to interact and discuss first quarter grades November 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm. This year, however, “Meet and Greet” was open to all grades and their parents instead of just freshman and sophomores.

The halls were not as filled with parents and students as some teachers would have wished. But overall most were happy with the results of “Meet and Greet.”

“It’s always nice to talk to parents, but I wish more parents would have participated,” said German teacher Ms. Christina Forster.

Students and parents could have approximately a five minute meeting with a teacher if they had questions about their grades.

-Molly Porterfield

Central school looks to rebuild; faces hardships Like many of the Sylvania area schools, Central Elementary is looking to improve their facilities by constructing a new building to replace the current one.

The replacement has been postponed due to lack of environmental permits needed to build on a site in Southwestern Sylvania Township. The postponement could last at least a semester and even up to one year, according to toledoblade.com.

The District officials argue that the school should be built south of Central Avenue at the Timberstone site on Sylvania Avenue.

A public hearing has been called by school board president James Nusbam where the choosing of a site owned

by Melvin S. Lesinski will be discussed for the new location of Central.

- Molly Porterfield

NEWS

02 Band

Quiz Cats use knowledge journeys as weapon of choice to Canada J.MELICK

PHOTOG

For the first time since 2006, $275 a person, six charter buses, 251 students, five directors and many chaperones from both the Northview and Southview marching bands made the trip to Sylvania’s sister city in Canada: Woodstock, Ontario for the weekend of November 19-21.

They spent the weekend performing in the Santa Clause Parade, the annual Christmas kickoff.

After the marching commenced, the bands took a tour to explore the city of Toronto. They went sight seeing to the CN Tower, saw the musical Wicked and dined at both the Hard Rock Café and Joe Badali’s.

“I am really excited to see Wicked again,” said Mr. Everett Brandt, the band’s student teacher. “I love all of the time that I spend with the band.”

Because the majority of students attending are Wildcats, the NV band will surely be well represented. “I love seeing Canada, especially with all of my friends, but not being in the cold,” said freshman Maddie Rutter.

To help subsidize the cost of the trip, the band had many different fundraisers including candies, fruit, pizza and holiday gifts “Since the trip is after concert season begins, it’ll be nice to revisit the brassy fun of marching season” said senior Brittany von Stein.

“As many times as I’ve been to Canada, this will be the best. I’m a senior,” said Assistant Band Director, Mr. Mark Kroll referring to his last year as a teacher.

Bracelets reminder to Pay it Forward M.KEENE

STAFF

Many students are noticing the white bracelets with purple lettering that some students and teachers are wearing. The bracelet says, “PayItForwardChain.com” which is an organization based on the movie “Pay it Forward” starring Kevin Spacey and Haley Joel Osment.

Pay it forward is to do nice things for other people without any strings attached.

It could be something as simple as picking up someone’s book if they dropped it in the hallway or giving a dollar away at lunch to help pay for someone else, according to junior Courtney Johnson.

“It’s a great idea, it’s a bond to help make a change,” said sophomore Ben Cannon.

According to justritedesign.com, Charley Johnson, the founder of the pay it forward bracelets, wanted to continue the trend of the movie across the globe.

Cedar Creek Church held a three-week series called “At the Movies” and one of the sermons was “Pay It Forward.” At the end of each service in the series, everyone at the service received one of the bracelets for free.

The whole point was to get the word out about the bracelets.

Even if students do not attend church or are of different religions, they are not excluded from this nation-wide event. If students are interested in ordering bracelets or want to get more information, they can visit the website PayItForwardChain.com.

ALDRICH PRACTICING FOR AN UPCOMING MATCH is the NV Quiz Bowl team. The Quiz Cats, advised by Social Studies teacher Mr. Perry Lefevre, practice every week for their matches which occur on Mondays and involve three teams. The team improved their record to 4-0 when they defeated Southview on November 15. in two matches at each meet.

On November 15 the Quiz Cats had their Every match features two 12 minute rounds. second meet at Southview, which also included Right answers can count for 20 points if the team Toledo Technical Academy. NV beat both teams Members of the Northview Quiz Bowl team buzzes in first and 10 points it the team is the to improve their record to an undefeated 4-0.

“We started out a little rough but once we are preparing for their close-up. The Quiz Cats second to buzz in During the second round wrong got into a groove it was a slam dunk win,” said have started out strong in their regular season guesses are penalized with a loss of 10 points It is as much about how you answer as it is Sundberg of the team’s matches at SV. and are also planning on participating in a A new event this year that the team is about knowing the information,” said Sundberg, televised league. looking forward to is the formation of a televised The team, advised by Social Studies teacher “You have be fast, it is an active activity.”

The team’s first meet was on October 25 at Quiz Bowl league. NV’s taping takes place on Mr. Perry Lefevre, is made up of around 15 Start High School. Northview faced both Start December 12 and will be broadcast on NBC 24. students from all grade levels.

“We will get more recognition for our ‘It’s the best we’ve ever been,” said senior Tim and Toledo School of the Arts. Northview had a slow start during the first match with TSA falling activity,” said Mr. Lefevre.

Sundberg, “All the team leaders are seniors.”

The team will participate in future matches The team practices every week to prepare for behind at the end of the first round. NV then was their matches. The meets take place on Mondays able to catch up and win the match. Northview throughout the year and may be involved in a tournament in the future. and involve three teams. Each team participates also won its second match against Start.

D.ALDRICH

NEWS

Second annual NV Benefit Ball raises money for Duris family Y.PAPADIMOS

COEDITOR

Students and staff gathered in the gymnasium last Friday for the second annual Northview Benefit Ball.

Last year, the money earned was given to Sals Pals, an organization committed to finding the cure to Cystic Fibrosis. The proceeds this year benefitted the Morgan Duris Scholarship Fund.

“The money tonight will go directly to Mr. and Mrs. Duris,” said Student Government President Nick Dorner. “It will be the basis for the scholarship. It’s only in the beginning phases, but the scholarship will eventually be awarded to a Northview student.”

Student Government members stayed after school Friday to prepare for the dance. With only 59 tickets sold by the end of the week, some students were worried about how many people would show up.

The ball had to compete with a hockey game, YoungLife’s Fall Weekend, and the band going to Canada for attendance. Students who could not attend the dance were given the option to donate money during their lunch hour to the cause.

TEACHERS don’t forget to check out Technology Day December 1st in the Media Center!

Yearbooks on sale in room E-6

$55

STRICK COUNTING THE MONEY raised for the Duris family is senior Student Government President Nick Dorner. The money will eventually be used towards a Morgan Duris Scholarship which will be awarded to a Northview student once the fund has been established.

Students could donate during lunch or by buying a ticket to the event.

NEWS

03 Orchestra rosined up for festival Woman denied driving privileges

MELICK

PERFORMING IN THE FESTIVAL OF STRINGS is the Northview Concert orchestra. The Festival of Strings is hosted by Southview and Maumee and Whitmer’s orchestras participated. NV’s Chamber orchestra was also in attendance.

B.THOMAS

OP/ED

Kicking off fall’s first classical event, the Concert and Chamber Orchestras represented Northview at the Festival of Strings on November 2, hosted by Southview. Local music lovers that attended the festival included NV, Maumee, Whitmer and SV High School orchestras.

NV’s orchestras have been rehearsing everyday during periods 5 and 6 since the beginning of the school year, under the direction of Mrs. Pamela Thiel.

To begin the classical affair, Concert Orchestra performed two pieces, including Danza

by Nehylebel and Isma’a from traditional Arabic tunes.

“We received good reviews and sounded wonderful,” said sophomore violinist Sydney Froelich. “However, the Concert Orchestra could have stayed together and listened to each other more.”

According to sophomore cellist Mackenzie Apel, both NV orchestras performed well.

“The concert was interesting because you got to hear other orchestras from around the area perform great music,” said Apel.

The Chamber Orchestra presented three compositions, Sonata Da Chiesa by Arcangelo

Corelli, Traumeri by Robert Schumann, and Polonaise Militaire by Frederic Chopin.

“The Chamber Orchestra was well prepared,” said sophomore violinist Veronica Czernik. “I was happy with the quality of sound at the concert, especially considering we were crammed in the choir room for rehearsals,” said Czernik.

The tradition of the Festival of Strings is one to keep, according to sophomore violist Kaylee Shallenbarger.

“I think the tradition is good because local musicians seize the opportunity to come together and understand one another musically,” said Shallenbarger.

Will the legal driving age go up?

S.MCCASKEY STAFF

A teenager’s 16th birthday marks an important milestone – the day in which they are eligible for a driver’s license in the state of Ohio. But is that age too young?

Many public officials blame most crashes on teenagers. As a result, there are numerous supporters for raising the age of eligibility to drive legally. Those in opposition claim that the actual age has nothing to do with the fatalities, that the driving age has more to do with experience.

“Raising the driving age would restrict our freedom and would make it harder for us to get jobs,” said junior Joe Masson. “There is nothing wrong with a young person having a license as long as they’re smart, pay attention, and drive defensively.”

New Jersey is the only state in which a person must be at least 17 years old to obtain a driver’s license. Lawmakers in Georgia, Massachusetts, Florida and Delaware attempted to mimic this licensing age of 17, according to USA Today.

Each bill failed.

However, driving age and inexperience are not the only causes of crashes. Texting while driving and other distractions play a major role.

Traffic deaths in 2009 had fallen 9.7% to 33,308 deaths, compared to the 37,423 traffic deaths that occurred in 2008. This decrease is the lowest number of traffic-related deaths since 1950, according to the Transportation Department.

With these statistics in mind, many question if stricter laws really help keep roads safer.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, since recent texting while driving bans, crashes in Louisiana, Minnesota and California have increased. The spokesman for the institute, Russ Rader, believes that the increase is due to people hiding their phones from view.

Laws for new drivers are constantly being created and edited. In 2007, the law that prohibits 16-year-olds from driving more than one nonfamily member passenger was implemented, along with a curfew, which limits 16-year-olds from driving between midnight and 6 a.m. Whether or not these recent discussions become law, only time will tell.

PAPADIMOS DRIVING HOME after school is senior Hannah Spangler with her sister, junior Gracen Spangler in the passenger seat. Currently in Ohio residents can enjoy the privilege of driving at the age of 16. Certain states are pushing for the passage of bills that would change the law so that a drivers license cannot be obtained until the age of 17.

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Toledo driver Cynthia Anderson is asking for driving privileges again just ten months after the tragic death of Northview student Morgan Duris.

Duris’ death was caused by a car accident in January 2010 and Anderson asked in October to have her driving privileges for her work as a full-time caregiver, according to foxtoledo. com.

Anderson had her privileges suspended for ten years after being found guilty for aggravated vehicular homicide.

“I’m very relieved that she did not get her driving privileges back because not only would I be upset, but I wouldn’t feel safe on the roads,” said sophomore Meghan Leonard.

Many students are finding solace in the fact that Anderson was not given her driving privileges. They are also happy that Morgan was memorialized in the benefit ball on Friday.

The court ruled on November 8 that her privileges would not be reinstated.

- Savannah King

Peace tea, not just a beverage

If anyone has walked into Northview’s cafeteria on any given Tuesday before school, they may have noticed the new growing mass of students. Upon closer inspection, one would realize that the huge group is forming around a new drink called Peace Tea. This drink and the philosophy behind it has formed some different theories around NV. Is it a drink? Are they getting high from it? Is there a purpose?

Many students are confused about this new group. “I’ve wanted to check out what the big deal is, but I don’t really know anything about it,” said junior Vikki Hiznay.

According to the “Illegitimate Leader” and founder junior Luke Zona, the purpose of this Peace Tea Club is personal to each person.

“We are kind of anti-government, but that’s more of my rhetoric, not the Peace Tea group’s rhetoric. As a group, we actually just promote peace, love, music and doing what makes you happy and not caring about what other people think,” said Zona. “We have so many different types of people that there is no set rhetoric except that we love Peace Tea.” This unofficial club meets every Tuesday morning around 7:20 to get together and drink Peace Tea as a group. Numbers are growing each week, according to Zona.

“A ‘Peace Tea Empire’ will descend upon Northview and our tea will grow so large that it will black out the sun,” said Zona.

Zona is known as the “Illegitimate Leader” as well as the founder and treasurer.

Sophomore Andy Edinger is known as the Vice-Illegitimate Leader and sophomore Courtney Scherer is the secretary of the Peace Tea club.

“Peace Tea has changed my perception of reality. Luke Zona first introduced me to Peace Tea in a dream, because Luke Zona is the only one with the ability to bring Peace Tea into dreams. Needless to say, that day, as imaginary as it was, was the best day of my life,” said Edinger.

Many people believe the Peace Tea is just a mob of students trying to start anarchy inside NV. According to Zona, this is not the exact truth.

“We are somewhat anarchistic but more of a socio-democracy with no rules,” said Zona.

Zona believes that Peace Tea Tuesdays, as they are becoming known as, are going to grow beyond his original expectations.

“I think Peace Tea will change the world once Peace Tea Tuesdays proliferate to disproportional hugeness,” said Zona.

“We promote peace, love and music. We do whatever we want, because we are so at peace that we don’t let the The Man get us down.”

04 Freshmen allowed in student section Upperclassmen should not discourage Wildkittens from super spirit Looking at the Northview student section from the track, where the Northview cheerleaders cheer on the mighty Wildcat Football Team, I am overwhelmed by a sea of black and gold.

The rowdiest of the seniors are in the front row, adorned with their Wacky Wildcat spiritwear.

Next there are the juniors, they’re not as loud as the seniors, but they are quietly plotting their debuts to take over the crowd. When it is their time to shine as the seniors of the student section of course.

There is an occasional sophomore sitting up in the nosebleeds, yet not a freshman in sight.

This year’s freshmen seem to have gotten a bad vibe from the seniors.

“I’ve never even been in the student section because I’m too scared they will yell at me,” said freshman Hannah Ganoom.

Freshmen this year have expressed feelings of “unwelcomeness” in the football student section.

“I felt like I wasn’t welcomed and the older kids weren’t nice and were yelling at me when I walked by,”said freshman Ruth Chaban.

“They said ‘Get out you stupid freshman!’

And then I didn’t bother going back in the student section for any of the other games,” said freshman Trenton Bick.

Now, a word to all freshmen for future sporting events that draw a student section, you are, in fact, allowed in the student section. I am not saying, by any stretch, that you are encouraged to start some cheers or sit in the front row, because that could get dangerous. But you are allowed to fill your place in the back row. That way you can watch and learn, so when it finally is your time to shine in the front row, you can call a cheer without fear of any obscene object being hurled

a tale told by an

by David Aldrich

FORRESTER FOLLOWED BY JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES, seniors lead the crowd in cheers.

Freshmen are encouraged to mingle with other grades in the student section. at your head.

Now seniors, on a more mature note, please do not discourage our “Wildkittens” from coming to the student section. They do not have to cheer

alongside you, but at least allow them to follow your cheers. Just remember, every rockstar needs a back up band.

-Morgan Hawley

New iPod nano hits stores

Apple continues with improvements

Apple seems to continually be moving toward new ground, blazing trails no one has pioneered.

Yet, one must wonder if Apple’s new iPod has taken the concept of “nano” too far.

The new iPod Nano was released September 1. It is the first iPod to successfully merge such a small size with Apple’s notable touch screen technology.

The touch screen interface eliminates the need for the traditional click-wheel as well as the other bulky buttons on iPods past. The new nano is barely over 1.5 inches wide and weighs less than

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an ounce. This makes it the smallest iPod with a screen to date.

The device itself comes in six colors and two memory capacities (8 and 16 GB). It houses an FM

The iPod nano is great due to its size and cost, coming in at $150 and $180 for both capacities, respectively. However, the size does bring up some concern.

As Apple continues to design their devices smaller and smaller, the risk of accidents occurring becomes greater and greater.

According to one Apple care specialist, there have been situations in which these nanos have had screens crack or even www.techiexplorer.com shatter due to weight shifting onto them. radio with live pausing, as well as a pedometer to All in all, the new iPod Nano is a fantastic buy for someone on the go. track motion.

Just try not to sit on it.

Apple has done things right once more.

-Yianni Papadimos

notions

IN MOTION

Should NV students wear

other school’s

Spirit wear?

“Anything but

Southview.

”

- freshman

josh jablonski “It’s fine. I don’t feel it

jeopardizes

our school spirit.”

- sophomore

Darren Sheffield

going to NV?

“What’s the point of

Go to southview if you want to wear stuff.”

- junior

Cougar

Bobo kim

“Everyone has free speech, so they should be

allowed - senior

Kelvin lui

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The first quarter has already come and gone, December is fast approaching and many seniors are busy with various college related activities. I know this time of year can be stressful as well as exciting. As a senior, I feel I am qualified to give advice to my fellow classmates about dealing with their futures. Hopefully some of these tips and observations will help those of you who will soon be leaving Northview and heading out into the dreaded adult world. As for those of you that are not seniors, you will just have to commit this to memory for later use.

Everyone wants to make sure they choose the right college. This decision will affect the rest of your life. If the wrong one is chosen, a person’s life may go off the rails and never recover. All their passengers and cargo will be stranded and the track may be blocked, causing other lives to go off the rails, forever caught in the cycle of this overextended metaphor.

It’s often said that one should have a dream school that they would most like to attend. I once dreamed I went to school naked. Naturally this led me to search for all nude schools. I found a few of them, but the tuition was too steep.

To make sure the right decision is made there is a very specific process that should be followed. First close your eyes. Then wait, with your arms raised towards the sky. You could also start to murmur to yourself or chant softly, if you feel so inclined. It is important that this must be done in a public place. Hold this position until someone asks what you are doing. Explain that you are trying to choose a college and then ask for their input. This is the best way to start a conversation with someone to gain their input about what school you should attend.

Deadlines are a good thing to have when applying to colleges, and in life in general. This very column was created through a series of deadlines, or in the best-case scenario it would have been. When setting deadlines for college related things it is a good idea to choose dates that are easy to remember, such as holidays.

It is also good to be original, so try choosing lesser known holidays such as Arbor Day or James Madison’s birthday. Be sure you look up the dates though, because no one really knows when the heck Arbor Day is.

College essays are another hurdle that must be leapt over in the race to get accepted.

It is always good to be honest when answering whatever questions the college may ask. If you are like me however, your responses may leave much to be desired. I’m sure a few little white lies would do no harm, and the colleges look at so many applications they would probably never even notice. I know I am sounding like the devil on your shoulder, but I am only trying to help.

It should be noted though, that I did not have to write any essays for my applications, so this is just speculation on my part.

Choosing a major can also be a challenge.

My advice is to get into something that you enjoy.

I for one like to sit around and watch movies and TV shows, so obviously I would major in something like Sitting or Lounging with a minor in Watching or Viewing. If this type of program does not exist or is too hard to get into, I guess I’ll have to go with my back-up plan of being an astrophysicist or a brain surgeon.

Living in a dorm is also a big change from what most high school students are used to, unless they already live in one. Some may suffer great homesickness, but I heard there is a pill for that now. Dealing with roommates is another thing that may take some adjusting to. I would hope not to get stuck with some loser that just spends all his time with sports, friends, class work, extracurricular activities and volunteer work, because that would be such a bummer.

I am still getting over my last experience with a roommate. He was a giant lizard that lived under my bed. I know it sounds a little farfetched, but I swear he was real. I have not seen him in a while though, not since I got back from the clinic.

The problem of payment also arises when looking for education after high school. Sure scholarships and financial aid helps some, but not all people. I for one am hoping to participate in a game show that will finally make use of all the hours I have spent watching cult TV shows like Arrested Development, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Spaced.

Even though I have never set foot in an institution of higher education I feel as though there could be improvements that they could do to better accommodate potential students. They could be located in strategically placed locations so that people could commute from home.

Every class could be located in one building to make it easier to move around. A bell could be rung to signify when class is over and lockers could be provided to put things in. I see my ideal school having a catchy name, something like Eastglimpse or Westperspective. As long as it is not anything at all similar to high school I will be happy.

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05

Hypocritical teachers set THIRTY bad example for students things I’d Syllabus after syllabus, teachers preach their classroom rules and policies on the first day of school like they are the Bible. Northview teachers have been known to take these rules to an extreme.

“No eating or drinking” and yet they still eat goldfish and drink their lattes in front of their students.

“No tardiness,” but they are running in five minutes after the bell and shuffle through their stuff for another ten minutes before class is finally started. Then before you know it, class has been in session for more than 20 minutes.

“No texting,” and then the whole class hears a phone go off and the teacher pulls her phone out without a care in the world and answers the message.

“Write legibly,” but after receiving papers back students only see scribbles for suggestions not knowing what the teacher means.

“Be respectful,” yet some teachers interrupt students in presentations or while they ask a question. Respect should go both ways. Respect your neighbor like you would want to be respected has been known as the golden rule for centuries.

“No late work,” well what about teachers too?

Some teachers tend to be hoarders of students’ work. Students understand teachers have every class period’s work to grade, but do teachers realize their students have homework from every other class period?

“Teachers expect us to do our homework every night, but they don’t do theirs every night,” said senior Hannah Spangler. Are teachers hypocrites? Or can they just get away with breaking the rules because they are titled “teacher?”

Rules are rules for a reason. The definition of a rule is a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure and an arrangement,

according to dictionary.com. Rules are meant to be followed; this includes staff, teachers and the student body.

NV teachers are supposed to set a good example for the students. By breaking the rules, teachers show students it is okay to do the same.

It is not fair for teachers to swallow down an entire water bottle and then yell at students for doing the same thing.

This does not mean teachers need to become more strict with their rules, but they should find a happy medium. Either follow their classroom rules with the class, let the class break them or change the rules a little.

“The teachers do not treat us with the same respect we treat them,” said senior Bethanny Cloutier.

If teachers can get away with breaking these simple rules, then shouldn’t students?

-Katelynn McCoy

Wearing other school’s spirit wear: acceptable or shameful?

Since everyone in Sylvania does not attend Northview, we sometimes support our friends from other schools. Not only do we go to their games and cheer for them; we support them by wearing a sweatshirt, t-shirt, sweatpants, or anything with their name on it.

Many teachers at NV get very upset when students wear spirit wear from other schools like St. Johns or Southview.

“I think it is really annoying when teachers yell at you for wearing other schools spirit wear,” said sophomore Natalia O’Donnell. We are not supporting their school we’re supporting our friends that attend other schools.

It is wrong f o r students to get yelled at for wearing a different school’s spirit wear. Most students are simply supporting their friend, not the school. I can see them getting upset when kids wear them on NV spirit day, but when it is a random day it is not a big deal.

Students need to accept that some teachers get really upset when they walk into NV with a SV sweatshirt on. Even though they know they’re just supporting their friends, we as a student body need to remember that we go to NV, and we should support our school as well as our friends.

To fix the problem of students getting yelled at, the administration needs to make it clear if it is that big of a problem, so students can be a little more careful when picking out their clothes.

Just because it is nowhere in the handbook that w e are not allowed to wear other schools’ spirit, that doesn’t mean it is o k a y when people show up to school on NV spirit day with our rival’s colors on. We go to NV, so if there is an assigned day to support NV, wear black and gold.

On any other day of the year, students should feel comfor t able supporting their friends.

Students should not be getting teased and yelled at for supporting their friends, so either teachers need to learn that we’re just supporting our friends, or students need to be told to not wear other school’s spirit wear.

-Libby Headman

“We’ve got spirit yes we do! We’ve got spirit how ‘bout you?” Does Northview really have spirit? When looking down the halls at students, their clothes beg to differ. Some students wear other schools’ spirit wear, which upsets many of NV’s faculty members and students. “ W h e n students wear other schools’ spirit wear, I think they are trying to cause trouble by trying to get a reaction from teachers and classmates. I understand that students like to wear their friends sweatshirts and other clothing but it’s not always appropriate for school especially when NV is playing against them,” said Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse. “Students should support their school”.

Wearing NV spirit wear promotes school spirit. Other schools’ apparel does the opposite.

It puts a negative effect on spirit by showing students that their fellow classmates do not care or take pride in NV. If their classmates do not, why should they?

“It’s important to wear NV spirit wear because it shows who we are as a school and our school spirit as well as supports our teams and athletes,” said junior McKinzie Elchert.

Not only does spirit wear spread spirit, it also raises money for the school. This money makes school more enjoyable by raising money to buy things the school wants and needs.

“When I see someone wearing a different school’s sweatshirt, it lowers my school spirit and makes me wonder why I even try to be spirited at NV,” said sophomore Colleen Ashburner.

It is understood that students have friends from other schools and they like to wear their friends’ clothes.

However, it is not necessary to wear them at school. It is simply not right to see another school’s spirit wear on a NV student during games or on spirit days.

“Everyone is going to wear other schools’ spirit stuff, but on game days and spirit days: that’s a little ridiculous. You should at least have a little bit of faith in your own school,” said sophomore Rachel Donnelly.

So instead of wearing that Southview sweatshirt or those St. Francis sweatpants, reach for the black and gold. Spirit wear only spreads spirit if you wear it!

“Obviously NV isn’t the best at everything, but other schools have plenty of school spirit, even if they aren’t good at sports and other activities,” said junior Bailey Phillips. “Get it together, NV!” -Caitlin DeGross

SSR is beneficial for students, more overall participation needed

Every Tuesday the schedule at Northview is a little different. Students, teachers, and staff set aside 20 minutes to read a book for Sustained Silent Reading. No one wanders the halls during SSR, instead they must read something of interest.

The problem is, no one does.

In the class I walked into, only two out of the 15 students were actually reading something of interest. If the teachers force them to read, they usually do their homework that requires reading, or something that does not have any meaning to them. Some students do their homework, and some do not even read.

“In my class, if you eliminated the books being read for school and the Student Prints,

about one or two kids would show up to class with a book that interests them,” said sophomore Katie Giovannucci.

I think SSR is a great idea, but everyone needs to participate in it. These days, kids do not go home and read, they go on Facebook, or go hangout with friends. If you like to read, you know a book can be interesting. They all are not like the usual English book you read in class. To help with this problem, all teachers need to make their kids bring a book.

“I never bring a book I usually just read the Blade that the teacher provides,” said sophomore Mitch Hering.

If students still won’t bring a book, the

teacher can take that into their own hands. The students, teachers, and administration shouldn’t just read their homework, or what is forced, but what is interesting to them.

SSR has the potential to help students relieve stress and make them happier. It is a time frame away from school and all the learning that kids can use to interest them.

The administration does not just want us to read for the heck of it. It will also help our reading test scores go up and can eventually help us overall in the ACT or SAT. Even though students may not enjoy SSR, it can be beneficial if it is taken to its full potential.

-Libby Headman

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2. Saw off someone else’s limb 3. Set myself on fire 4. Eat garbage 5. Explore Narnia 6. Apply to college 7. Spit into the wind 8. Steal candy from children 9. Tell children Santa does not exist 10. Give birth to Bill Gates’ child 11. Give birth to Bill Gates 12. Grow a second stomach 13. Grow a third stomach 14. Grow a third arm 15. Lick a urine popsicle 16. Sip a stomach-acid cocktail 17. Be slide tackled by Mia Hamm 18. Be slide tackled by a honey baked ham 19. Shoot myself in the foot 20. Kiss the dog from the Little Mermaid 21. Lick a working fan 22. Fall in love with a long-lost sibling 23. Rip my pants in public 24. Wake up NOT feeling like PDiddy 25. Fart next to someone who doesn’t know me well enough to do that sort of thing 26. Be sorted into Slytherin 27. Be on the yearbook staff 28. Go to Club Hype 29. Drown myself in cafeteria gravy 30. Go to Southview

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Correction

In issue #3 the article, “Girls’ soccer wins league title” the last paragraph listed the seven graduating seniors, but accidently omitted one: Haley Gasser.

We would like to apologize for this oversight.

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One morning I climbed onto my counter in my kitchen to get something out of the cupboard.

I went to jump down and my belt loop got caught on the cupboard handle. My sister walked into the kitchen and found me hanging there. She didn’t help me because she couldn’t stop laughing. Talk about embarrassing.

Senior Lauren Hoskins

I walked into Wal-Mart one day and ran into the automatic door, not realizing it was broken, I tried it again. The workers couldn’t stop laughing, and neither could my friends.

If so, don’t be too traumatized because you are not alone.

Junior Bailey Phillips

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Sophomore Jake Oberle

One morning I came to school late, my parking space is by the tennis courts and the new science rooms with the big windows. I’m a terrible parker and it doesn’t help me much that my spot is slanted. I always park really badly but since I was in a hurry it was even worse than usual.

There was a class in the science classroom so they all were watching me park. I parked so badly that the teacher motioned me to repark. I tried over and over to get my car straight but by that time the whole class had gathered around the windows to watch me. That had to be one of the most humiliating things ever.

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Well I was getting on the airplane going back home from L.A., and there was this guy in front of me. I did this weird hand gesture to my dad because I was telling him a story and I accidentally grabbed the guy’s butt! He turned around and was like “uh...?” And I got really red in the face and got really quiet.

At sectionals for tennis, Maddie Mills and I were playing doubles against Perrysburg and I thought the game had ended.

I walked off the court and got a drink but then I realized that the game wasn’t finished and it was still going on. It was pretty embarrassing having everyone stare at me

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On the third day of school I was in 1st period study hall and suddenly out of nowhere blood started gushing out of my nose. I had to lean back in my seat with my head facing up. Mrs. Edwards, my study hall teacher, noticed how I was awkwardly sitting.

She came over with tissues and tilted my head back.

She randomly stuck tissues in my mouth and said that it would make the blood go away. It wasn’t working.

Blood was still gushing out my nose. Every student in study hall had his or her eyes on me. Blood was all over so Mrs. Edwards suggested that I go to the bathroom. I strongly agreed and walked to the bathroom but they had no paper towels! I opened the first stall and there was no toilet paper. The other two were occupied so I had to wait. I finally found a roll and ended up using the whole thing! That was the most embarrassing moment of my school year.

Freshman Jordan Rose

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Enemy territory might not be as bad as people think. I shadowed at our rival school Southview on November 17 expecting glares.

Surprisingly, I made many new friends when I shadowed SV junior Laurel Lovitt. The day proved to be fun and far from my expectations.

I have never been inside SV farther than the theatre, so the hallways confused me as Lovitt guided me to each of her classes. The first thing I noticed was the carpeted

hallways and the temperature of the school.

Northview is cold, but SV is freezing in comparison. I really wish Lovitt had warned me to bring a sweatshirt.

Lovitt’s first class was Journalism Writing and Design, a class we no longer have at NV. Seeing SV’s publications office, I have to say that I like ours better. The editors have assigned computers and the computers are in the same room as the classroom, which is very different from our Pub that has two rooms and no

assigned computers.

My next class at SV was geometry, which was one of my favorite classes.

Mr. Mark Stamm is a very funny teacher and made the class enjoyable. It turned out that Mr. Stamm recruited a student to scare me, but the student was absent that day. I was very glad said student did not show up for class.

Lunch at SV was different from NV. The cafeteria is wide open and in the middle of the school with the library and gym on either side.

Lovitt said anyone is allowed to leave lunch and go to the library or any other room during lunch without a pass.

Halfway through lunch, the cafeteria was nearly empty.

According to SV freshman Taylor Kershner, the band kids are allowed to go down to the band room during lunch.

It was odd to not need a pass as Lovitt and Kershner gave me a tour of the school after we ate.

SV’s atmosphere is much different than NV’s. The carpeted floors made me feel much more at home right away instead of the harsh tile throughout all of NV. The morning seemed to be much more quiet as well. The school is smaller, but there was plenty of room and there were not crowds of students in front of the lockers

like I see everyday at NV. The main difference was the lack of windows.

Many SV students complained of feeling like they were in prison, but I actually liked it.

It made me pay attention and not stare out the window the entire period.

In addition, the rules seem to be much more relaxed, especially regarding walking around in the hallway and cell phones.

“I have walked up to the principal on my cell phone and he doesn’t care,” said SV senior Travis Zeh. Overall, I really enjoyed my day in our rival school.

If I absolutely had to transfer to SV, I would willingly go.

I love both schools now and would be glad to be either a Wildcat or a Cougar.

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Southview. The Cougars. The orange and brown. The cross-town rivals. The enemies. The nuggets?

But where did this term come from?

A nugget is a derogatory term for our “friendly foes” that attend Southview High School. Many people ask where this whole “nugget” term was coined, and the answer goes further back than you think.

“Nugget: In Scotland, a nugget means ‘idiot’ in its purest term. You can use nugget in both friendly and offensive context,” according to urbandictionary. com. This may be the root for the reason why we call the Cougars the nuggets, because the term also means “idiot”.

“It sort of died out when we were seniors but we did it because it was funny and since we were bad at football we needed something to make fun of Southview,” said 2009 graduate Stephanie Rentschler.

According to urban dictionary, it can also be used in a “friendly” context.

Despite this, we were still not allowed to have a “nugget toss” at the Northview/ Southview assembly.

“I don’t like the term, at all,” said Mr. Stewart Jesse. “A ‘nugget’ is a derogatory term for our rivals. It minimizes us, it doesn’t help our team at all. We should be honoring our competition, because if we beat them, we want it to be an accomplishment.”

Presently, this term is frowned upon by the current administration.

In years past, it was accepted by the administration for the students to yell “NUGGETS!” in the student section.

But times are changing, and the rules are changing with them. You could say Northview students are maturing as time goes on, as are the ways that students get rowdy at the games. Now we have many more mature cheers at the games, like the sizzle, for example.

-Morgan Hawley

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GAS CLASS 101: TODAY’S LESSON: HOW TO PASS LESS GAS

With a high school student’s paycheck typically between minimum and medium wage and nothing, paying for gas is a challenge most upperclassmen face. From searching under the cushions for extra coins to mooching off your friends, the hunt for money never ends. To help you out, here are some ways to make sure that you never have to face an empty tank.

by Mary Grace Fitzgerald

Driving intelligently

• No long warm-ups (even on cold days, you only need about 1 minute) • Don’t rest your left foot on the brake • Avoid rush hour (idling uses gas, too) • Coast down hills or whenever possible

Car maintenance

Don’t drive if you don’t have to!

• Bike • Run • Walk • Blade • Carpool

Driving straight

• Keep tires inflated completely • Make sure your engine is working properly • Get the junk out of your trunk (more weight=more drag)

• The shortest distance between two points is always straight (corners, curves and lane switching requires extra gas) • Avoid rough roads (dirt and gravel take 30% of your gas mileage) • Pass cars as soon as you see you’re driving faster than them (don’t wait until you have to accelerate again) • Build up your speed before you get to a hill (don’t accelerate on it)

Driving slow (yeah, right)

• Don’t speed (this can get you 21% better mileage) • No fast starts or sudden stops (gradual acceleration) • Stoplights are timed for motoring advantage

(going the speed limit boosts chances to get green lights)

Be a fair weather driver

• Remove snow tires in good weather

(deep treads use more fuel) • On the highway: use air conditioner (the drag from the windows being down will use more gas than the air conditioning) • In city traffic: open windows

(these can lower fuel economy by 10-20%)

Fill up intelligently

• Tighten the gas cap (it evaporates!)

• Don’t top off the gas tank (sloshing or seeping out costs money) • Buy gas during the coolest time of the day (the best density is when it’s in the shade)

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TEN REASONS TO BE thankful

that you are a student at Northview High School

1 3 4 2 6 7 5 9 10 8 As students, we are all accustomed to hearing about how deliciously scrumptious Northview’s cookies are and how delightful the G-hall water fountain is. But what we sometimes overlook are the little aspects of Northview that, although simple, put smiles on our faces and a twinkle in our eyes.

Before you dig into your turkey this Thanksgiving, take time to pay attention and give thanks for the small things: the things that make you happy to be a NV student on a daily basis.

by Jennifer Deng

the bell Not only does the buzzing, ring-

ing and clanging of the bells bring about the divine truth that the end of the day is that much closer, but the variety of different bell sounds and lengths heard throughout the school are always a colorful touch to spice up any monotonous day.

the golden ticket

Much like the excitement and pleasant anxiety that you experienced when you got to watch your first PG-13 movie, the thrilling anticipation and hope that you feel every time an office aid walks into your classroom and hands your teacher a beautiful golden hall pass is enough to set you on the edge of your seat. Although in most cases the pass is for a lucky classmate, the few cases in which the pass is for you are wonderful enough to make you whisper a quiet “thank you” to the person who summoned you. Unless, of course, that person is Mr. Achter...

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Thank your teachers for those days when your bookbag is so light that even if you were to carry it on one shoulder, you still would not get back problems!

random acts of kindness When somebody holds the door for you or picks up a dropped agenda book for you in the bustling hallway, you cannot help but feel a warm rush of appreciation for the human race.

the music wing

On the subject of hallway passes, if you are ever lucky enough to be the owner of one, consider taking a detour past the music wing.

If you happen to walk by while the band, choir or orchestra is rehearsing, the sweet sound of harmony and brilliance literally is “music to your ears.” Be sure to bring a hard hat though. Although the sounds of hammers and power drills add a nice rhythmic touch to the music, you definitely want to be cautious when entering the mighty construction zone.

the zamboni

a good tissue

Picture this: you have to blow your nose. You have been sitting at your desk for 15 minutes debating whether to stick it out and keep sniffling for the rest of the period or to stand up and grab a tissue at the risk of distracting the class and drawing a good deal of attention to yourself. Then, the waterfall that you feel coming out of your nose can not be muted for any longer.

You stand up and trek to the teacher’s desk to blow your nose, expecting a thin, rough, generic tissue. Instead, your nose is greeted with a sensation of softness similar to what you imagine a cloud would feel like. Whether it is Puffs or Kleenex, a good quality tissue is worth taking a moment to thank the name on the box for the sheer happiness that you just experienced.

Although few have ever had the chance to actually see and behold it in all its glory, the Zamboni can be heard cleaning the hallways of Northivew. If you are ever sitting in your class and you hear what sounds like a vacuum revolution, you can bet your pencil lead that it is the Zamboni. Be thankful, for without the Zamboni, our school would end up looking like a modern day “Dustbowl.”

a footrest

You know that one class that you love going to just because you get to put your feet up on the bookshelf attached to the desk in front of yours? You have two people to thank for this one: your teacher for setting the room up the way it is and the person who sits in front of you for either being absent or for kindly tolerating your extended limbs.

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The young smiling faces of Northview preschool students that you see on the playground as you rush from one class to the other are enough to make you slow down and remember the days when you had the freedom to be Superman or Ash Ketchum from Pokémon.

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It is easy to overlook how lucky we all are to attend such a wonderful school. Not only is the staff and administration caring and friendly, but every NV student exhibits remarkable character traits that make NV the unique and pleasant place that it is. So this Thanksgiving, when you are digging into your turkey, do not forget to give thanks for NV and all of the special components of our school that make you smile.

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A&E Spectaculathon is spectacular Despite performing in cafeteria, production a huge success K.POMEROY OP/ED

First off, I would like to say that if you did not see the fall play, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, you missed out on something truly amazing. For four nights, Northview’s cafeteria was transformed into a world where fairy tales can come true - sometimes in the most unexpected way.

In just two hours, the audience was taken on a twisted, wacky and hilarious adventure through several well-known fairy tales, such as Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, Snow White, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty.

However, these stories were given a modern spin, incorporating pop culture references and humor while still managing to tell the plot of each story.

For example, the character of Little Red Riding Hood was introduced as Little Red Cap, who got her nickname as a nod to her upbringing in “the hood.” Definitely not your traditional fairy tale. Throughout the play, two narrators, played by junior Bailey Feldstein and senior Kramer Lindsley, helped the audience follow the story line and provided a humorous commentary.

One of the many unique aspects of this production was the fact that the audience got to participate at several points during the play.

Instead of merely acting on the stage itself,

the cast brought the story to the audience by occasionally running across the room, asking audience members questions and getting everyone to make certain sound effects at different points in the plot.

In effect, the audience was kept on their toes the entire time, and was able to interact with the production instead of just passively watching it.

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outstanding actors that I just have to mention.

Senior Viktor Barricklow’s depiction of the Devil was beyond hysterical; the fact that the audience, including myself, was doubled up in laughter during his performance is proof of that.

During senior Jim Park’s portrayal of the King, I was awed by his ability to deliver hilarious lines without so much as a smirk.

One of these lines that I found particularly hysterical was: “It was as if my heart had been ripped from my chest and popped like a grape.

And she looked down at the crushed, oozing juice of my soul and said, ‘Um…I don’t think so.’ Like she had dismembered my love with a meat cleaver and used the blood-splattered wreckage of my life as a cage liner for her pet cockatiel Ramon to poop on.”

Finally, I simply must mention junior Travis Bihn’s performance towards the end of the show. In the telling of Cinderella, the characters of Cinderella, the Evil Stepsisters (both of them), the Evil Stepmother, and the Prince (not to mention the birds, collectively) were played with astounding ease by Travis himself. If that is not talent, I do not know what is.

Overall, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon was witty, hilarious, captivating and superbly performed by NV’s finest actors and actresses.

Oh, and did I mention this whole thing took place in our very own cafeteria? All I can say, is bravo, everyone.

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another, causing a bit of confusion as to how they connected. However, the cast was able to unwind the twisted web (with the help of impressive recaps by the narrators) and reveal how all of the stories related to one another in the end.

And, if any audience members were still left puzzled, the play ended with the characters acting out the entire story line in just two minutes.

There was so much talent in this production, it’s kind of ridiculous, but there are a few

This I believe...

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To turn in a “This I Believe” statement, just keep it between 250-500 words, sign it and bring it to room E-6.

I BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE HAPPY AND TO BE WITH THE PERSON THEY BELIEVE THEY WERE CREATED FOR.

I believe gay marriage should be legal in the United States. Everyone has the right to the pursuit of happiness and if happiness means marrying someone of the same sex, I don’t see why same sex marriage is wrong. No one should be told who to love because love just happens.

No one chooses who they love.

I am gay. I have a girlfriend of eight months and I would love to one day marry her legally so that the state recognizes that we are together.

When two people love each other and they want to be together, their genders should not matter.

The love between a straight couple and a same

sex couple is the same kind of love.

Homosexuals are people who have emotions just like straight people. Marriage is a sacred bond between two people who love each other. It is much more than just a legal bond.

Times have changed and people have changed. Why should homosexuals be forced into living a lie by hiding from their families and friends because of the fear of being ridiculed, or living without that special bond of marriage with the person they love most? There is no difference in the love, so why the difference in treatment?

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Some people are against same sex marriages for all the wrong reasons. I believe everyone deserves to be happy and to be with the person they believe they were created for. I think the times have changed enough for these things to be acceptable in our society today.

Love is love. No one should be told who they can and cannot love. Love is blind to gender and it happens when you least expect it. Straight couples who are married and in love know this.

Same sex marriage should be legal so that everyone can experience the bond of marriage.

- Ciara Sniadecki, junior

The Ready Set reaches audience

An exclusive performance at Club Hype for 100 fans M.KEENE

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The Ready Set performed an exclusive concert at Club Hype on November 7 for about 100 fans. The only way someone could win tickets to the concert was by listening to 92.5 Kiss FM on the radio.

Boomer from 92.5 went on the air and told his listeners to text a specific word. In order to win listeners had to be the 20th texter. Winners were allowed to bring one friend to accompany them to the concert.

The performance was nothing less than perfect. Lead singer Jordan sang unbelievably well live and performing with him were fellow band mates, Tyler on drums and Deryck on guitar. When the band entered the club, everyone started screaming and went crazy.

The band was less than ten feet away from me and that helped make the concert amazing.

The band opened the show with their song More Than Alive which was performed beautifully.

They closed the concert with their most popular song Love Like Woe. That was my favorite part because everyone was singing along and having a great time.

What made the concert so great was that afterward they took the time to take pictures with all of their fans and also signed autographs.

The concert was an overall success and the only thing that could have made it better was if it were never-ending.

KEENE The Ready Set performed a private concert for a select group of fans a few weeks ago at the new teen hangout, Club Hype. The band performed some of their most popular songs.

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SCENE with Estar Cohen

I first held the latest Sufjan Stevens album, The Age of Adz, in my hands with an excitement I am not ashamed to describe. I giddily slid the CD into my laptop and anxiously awaited my computer to retrieve the new data, which I was sure must be dripping with orchestral arrangements similar to his 2005 release, Come On Feel The Illinoise.

I was greeted with Sufjan’s first track, Futile Devices. “And I would say I love you, but saying it out loud is hard/So I won’t say it at all/And I won’t stay very long/But you are the life I needed all along.” Sufjan’s echoing, illusory voice and warming acoustic melodies created a dream like quality that might have fit in nicely with older discography, Seven Swans or Greetings From Lake Michigan: The Great Lake State. “It’s been a long, long time since I’ve memorized your face...And when I sleep on your couch I feel very safe.” The lyrics were appropriate considering fans waited five years for Sufjan’s new album release. In fact, before the announcement of The Age of Adz, there had been speculation that Sufjan was considering giving up the music business completely. Thus, I felt safe again listening to the new album.

But, with track two, Too Much, came some astonishing changes. All of a sudden, I felt as if I’d been immersed in a video game (specifically, Kingdom Hearts – beginning stages on the island). The arrangements were as elaborate as what I had expected, but did not have the folky undertone or lengthy storytelling lyrics. The music was more playful than anything, and pretty soon I was singing the hook of the song, “There’s too much writing on that/There’s too much, too much, too much love.”

So, maybe Sufjan decided to abandon his 50 states (an album for each state) project and embark on a new musical venture. Illinoise fans must be upset, I laughed, but I sure was enjoying it. I felt my excitement was well warranted and jumped up and down in my seat because the music I was listening to was new, and well, had the power to make me jump up and down.

I listened on and as I learned to abandon everything I thought I knew about Sufjan Stevens, I allowed myself to become absorbed in distinct hip-hop drumbeats and a thick layer of reverb. I was not disappointed. The title song of the album, Age of Adz, was both intricate and thoughtful, the lyrics acting as insight to the life of artist and self-proclaimed prophet, Royal Robertson.

By this time, I had pushed my love for orchestra-infused ballads like Illinoise’s Casimir Pulaski Day aside and slipped deeper and deeper into a surrealistic state of mind, climbing further down into woeful songs like Now That I’m Older. “You, I thought I was so in love/Some say it wasn’t true/Now that I’m older.” Sufjan’s effect enhanced voice drifted perfectly in and out from under faint piano riffs and entrancing harmonies, making me wish I had a fireplace in my room to fall asleep by.

But I was quickly jolted awake by the driving beats of I Want To Be Well and remembered my Kingdom Hearts analogy. I realized that in my drifting off, I had actually drifted off of the island and things were about to get crazy. The climax of the song was actually reminiscent of a battle scene. I was energized. I needed to be, too, because the final track on the CD consisted of four parts and was 25 minutes 34 seconds long.

After momentarily marveling over its length, I decided it would be best to follow along so as not to get lost in the song’s story and I pulled open the lyrics so I could pretend I was reading the subtitles to a foreign film. However, the subject matter was not foreign, but incredibly relatable. I immediately became attached to the lyrics, “And did you think I’d stay the night/And did you think I’d love you forever/And then you tell me ‘Boy, we can do much more together’/I gotta tell you ‘Girl, I want nothing less than pleasure/’I gotta tell you ‘boy, we made such a mess together.’”

And with that, the music was silenced. I was tempted to re-listen to Futile Devices, but decided it was best not to disturb the purity of “beginning to end.”

I realize that my words do not create the music I describe, so I recommend the purchase (not the illegal download) of The Age of Adz.” And to all Sufjan Stevens listeners; be true fans.

Bite your tongue and listen past the second track – you can still feel the Illinoise when you’re finished.

SPORTS

10 Hockey preps for upcoming season D.CRANDALL STAFF

After several months of intense training and preparation, the Northview Hockey season has finally arrived.

The season started out with a three-day tryout at Tam-O-Shanter. The first skate was held at 5:30 a.m. October 5.

“Waking up was hard, but once the skate started it wasn’t that bad,” said sophomore Tyler DeWitt.

After school the players returned to the rink for another tryout.

“I thought the second tryout was tough because I was still tired from the morning and didn’t have time to nap between skate,” said sophomore Connor Simon.

The next day players reported to the school for a speed and agility off-ice workout.

After the workout, the team held the first annual Gold-Black inter-squad scrimmage. The players split into two teams and played a full game.

The Gold team won the game 4-2; sophomore Nick LaPlante led the team with two goals.

“The pace and physical play were very good,” said freshman Kooper Carter.

After the game, coaches called out the names of the kids they would like to consider for the Varsity team. These kids returned to Tam-O on Sunday morning for an additional tryout. After the morning skate players ran in the annual 5K run at Olander Park.

“The run was cold, but once you started running you warmed up fast,” said sophomore Xavier Sudlow.

The team’s summer work was tested when they faced off against Upper Arlington October 13.

The work seemed to pay off as the Wildcats won 4-1, controlling the puck in the Upper Arlington zone for a majority of the game.

The year’s scoring started out early in the first period when senior Aaron Booth scored off a rebound.

STRICK TAKING THE SHOT is senior Graham Kelsey. The Wildcats underwent a tough preseason and tryout schedule in preparation for the year. The team started the season off with a 4-1 win over Upper Arlington. The Cats faced off against University School Friday and Walsh Jesuit November 20.

“Spec Ops called me and told me they wanted their sniper back,” said Booth.

The Cats’ held that 1-0 lead throughout the first period and early on into the second period, until DeWitt put one in the back of the net making it 2-0. Upper Arlington responded quickly with a power play goal making it 2-1, which was

the score at the end of the second period.

NV split the game open when sophomore Drew Crandall scored late in the third period and then again three minutes later to make it 4-1.

The schedule only got tougher from there.

The Cats played University School last Friday and Walsh Jesuit the next day. Next, the team will host

the annual Cold Turkey Tournament November 26-28. The Wildcats will face off against St. Thomas (Canada), St. Edwards and Lake Catholic.

Also coming in for the tournament is Dematha (Maryland) and St. Francis.

“It will be a great test to see where we’re at as a team,” said senior Nolan Culver.

and Jessica Jessing. New players on the team include sophomore Lauren Yurjevic and Meyer.

“I’m really happy we had conditioning. It’ll make the regular season practices easier,” said Jessing.

With some new coaches on staff, the girls have their work cut out for them. During preseason, three times a week, players would run on the track and on the football field as well as in the gym and workout in the weight room.

Conditioning practices went on for about two months for the players that were not involved in fall sports.

Now that the season has begun, Varsity practices last about two hours in the main gym, while the JV and Freshmen in the auxiliary gym.

The girls have been learning new plays and new

ways to defend the competition this year.

“I think this season is going to be yet another successful one. Our team is looking pretty strong and we should have a good run this year. Bottom line, I’m real excited,” said Jessing.

The team opened their season with scrimmages against Walsh Jesuit, Orange High School, Solon, Brecksville-Broadview, Findlay and other Ohio teams November 13 in Brecksville, Ohio.

After arriving at NV at six in the morning, the girls played eight consecutive games. With a 4-4 record, the coaches and players were both disappointed in the performance.

“We’re not going to win games because of what’s on our jerseys. We’ll win games by working hard and working together,” said Coach Jerry Sigler.

“It was a pretty typical first scrimmage. We shot our free throws very well because of the pressure we have during practices. We were 81% from the foul line, which is very good. We usually shoot for around 70%,” said Coach Sigler.

The girls worked hard to get a win during their first game, but fell short during the start of the second game.

“We were really excited about the first win, so we overlooked the next couple. We fell into a slump for a few games in the middle, but we recovered well in the end,” said Busby.

According to Coach Sigler, the girls had 42 turnovers in only eight games. He attributes the less-than-successful day to the amount of careless mistakes that resulted in the turnovers, and inconsistency in every aspect of the game. Even

though all of the teams had been playing together most of the summer, and during the fall season in other scrimmages, the players and coaches both agree they could have played better.

The last three games were tough for the NV girls, but they pulled out two wins in the end. “I was really excited for our first games against other teams. It showed us what we need to work on specifically so we can be successful this season,” said Sohasky.

“During the last three games, when we decided to run the floor, we played better. We picked up the defense and played more as a ream.

If we can pick up the intensity during practice and get more physical on the perimeter as well as in the post, I think we can have a pretty good season,” said Sigler. “As soon as we start to rebound, transition and shoot outside, we’ll be pretty good. We’ll need all ten to practice together and play together,” said Coach Sigler. “As soon as we’re physical, the sky’s the limit.”

November 18, the LadyKats faced Wauseon and Ottawa-Glandorff in a preseason scrimmage.

They won each of the ten minute scrimmages, and learned more about how to improve their play for the upcoming season.

The defense improved in all aspects, and the team ran the court better on transitions, according to Coach Sigler.

The LadyKats kept up their solid foul shooting. They shot 91% from the foul line, giving them an automatic leg-up on the competition.

The LadyKats are preparing for their first league game against Anthony Wayne December 3.

Girls’ basketball prepares for war MG.FITZGERALD STAFF

When you start to hear leaves crunching under your feet, you can also expect to hear squeaking shoes and whistles in the gym from the Northview Girls’ Basketball Team.

The basketball girls have been in the gym for a while, but the actual season began October 22 with try-outs. The Varsity team is holding ten players on its roster, while the Junior Varsity team has ten players including freshman Lori Meyer, who will also play for the Varsity team. The Freshman team is rostering nine players as well.

Returning to Varsity are seniors Tori Busby, Mary Grace Fitzgerald, Katelynn McCoy and Valarie Sohasky. Also returning are juniors Miriam Justinger, Skylar Rose, Chelsea Mason

MELICK LOOKING FOR AN OPEN TEAMMATE is senior Valerie Sohasky. In two scrimmages the team has earned a 4-4 record against Walsh Jesuit, Solon, Findlay and several other NWO teams. The team will open up their season December 3 at Anthony Wayne.

SPORTS

11 Ultimate frisbee club takes flight C.GAREY

STAFF

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. precisely, the members of the Ultimate Frisbee Club gather on the practice field on the hill for warm-ups and a practice game.

Frisbee, a skillful downtime activity involving the catching and throwing of a particularly shaped and sometimes weighted flying disk, is the model for a team sport, Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee can be seen as a combination of several sports, namely football and basketball, and involves the use of a frisbee.

The sport has been adopted as a new club at Northview. It was started just last school year, and is now beginning again this year with even more interest and spirit than before. Fortunately, membership is just as generous. The club has enough people for a team and is still growing. Club advisor Mr. Jeremy Holloway, Spanish teacher, is enthusiastic about the new program.

“Ultimate Frisbee is definitely going to grow in the next year. It is a very upbeat activity that has a positive impact on our members.

In time we expect it will become an official school sport here,” said Mr. Holloway.

Student director and coach sophomore Thomas Needham is also excited about the club, and he encourages any student with even a minor interest in frisbee to join.

“Ultimate Frisbee is a new sport here at NV, although it is still a club officially. We have a charter, we have T-shirts, and we have good committed members already. Now we just need you. There is much fun to be had here. Come join us. Even if you may not think you are athletic, it is not a particularly difficult sport. It’s just fun.

We have music and it gets you moving,” said Needham.

The club has not scheduled any official events yet, but the team has been in relations with other teams from the Sylvania area, including a team based at Southview.

Fun fact: the term “Frisbee” is actually a registered trademark for the common flying disk manufactured by the Wham-O toy company.

MELICK BREAKING THE BINDS OF GRAVITY is sophomore Greg Hall. This is Hall’s second year with the Ultimate Frisbee Club team. The team practices on Northview Hill after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dance team sashays into season A.METCALF

FEATURES

Leaping and spinning their way into the winter season the Northview Dance team is a relatively small team with 14 dancers.

“I’m really excited for dance team this season,” said junior Mackenzie Bihn. “Since we have such a small team, that will give us a better chance to bond with each other and work together in our performances.”

Tryouts for the team took place in May, where a handful of girls tried out by displaying their technique level, ability to follow choreography and ability to choreograph dances themselves.

Four judges with significant dance experience scored the girls to determine who would make the cut.

Eleven of the dancers on the team returned from last year’s season while three new freshmen girls made the team as well.

“I am really looking forward to this season,” said Coach Kelly Snyder. “The team looks great, and their positive and upbeat personalities play a huge role in the team’s success.”

The dancers began practicing November 1 and already have five dances in the works including three jazz numbers, one kick line number and one pom number. Coach Snyder and senior captains Bailey Wittman, Madelyn Rossler, Kayla Keisser and Amanda Metcalf choreographed the routines.

“I’m really excited that I was able to choreograph with my fellow seniors,” said Wittman. “This is the first year where all of the seniors got to collaborate their ideas and create different routines together, and I think that the outcome has definitely worked in our favor.”

The girls’ first performance will be at the Varsity Boys’ Basketball game December 3. The first routine that they will be performing has yet to be determined.

KALANQUIN TURNING TO THE BEAT is sophomore Morgan Rondinelli along with senior captains Amanda Metcalf and Madelyn Rossler. The dance team will give their first performance December 3 at halftime of the Boys’ Basketball season opener.

Turkey, gravy and football traditions B.MILLER

STAFF

The annual tradition of having National Football League teams play on Thanksgiving started in 1934 when the Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 19-16. The tradition continues this year with three exciting NFL games.

“I love when NFL teams play on Thanksgiving,” said senior Nick Dorner.

The first game will air at 12:30p.m. on CBS. This game will square off the New England Patriots against the struggling Detroit Lions. The Lions are led by rookie sensation Ndamukong Suh who was named October’s defensive rookie of the month. Even with Suh’s success, the Lions have a pitiful 2-7 record. Having not won a Thanksgiving game since 2003 when they defeated the Green Bay Packers 22-14, the Lions hope to end their Thanksgiving woes.

“Detroit is due for a Thanksgiving Day win and they have their best team in 10 years,” said Physical Education Teacher David Briggs.

The Patriots on the other hand, are feeling good about their 7-2 start. It seems quarterback Tom Brady and mastermind Head Coach Bill Belichick may be on their way to their fourth Super Bowl title.

“New England is going to be mad about their loss to the Browns, so they are going to take it out on the Lions,” said junior Chris Spinks.

The second game, held at 4:15p.m. on FOX, squares off the

New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys are 2-7 and have had their worst start since 1989. The Cowboys have recently had Pro Bowl Quarterback Tony Romo go down with a broken clavicle. Additionally, Head Coach Wade Phillips has been fired and replaced by Offensive Coordinator Jason Garret.

“Hopefully they keep losing so Jason Garrett can get fired too,” said junior Miraj Neve.

The defending Super Bowl Champions, the New Orleans Saints, are off to an impressive 6-3 record including a convincing 20-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Saints are led by Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees who has thrown for 2,587 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.

“I’m not a Saints fan, but Dallas is the worst team in all professional sports,” said junior Mitchell Roth.

The final game of the day will feature the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets at 8:20pm on the NFL Network. The Bengal fans, as of right now, are not screaming “who dey,” but instead are concerned about what is going on with their team. After winning the AFC North, the Bengals have gotten off to a sluggish 2-7 start.

One of their few bright spots is All Pro receiver Terrell Owens, who will probably be covered by shutdown corner Darrelle Revis on Thanksgiving.

“They’re going to have to throw to Ochocinco and Shipley in order to keep the ball away from Revis,” said junior Austin Schwierking.

The Jets have had their ups and downs, but have still managed to pull off an outstanding 7-2 record. They are led by confident second year Head Coach Rex Ryan who has a 16-9 record since joining the team, including an AFC Championship appearance last season.

“It might be close at the beginning, but it’s going to be all downhill from there for the Bengals,” said Spinks.

After all the Thanksgiving festivities conclude, Ohio State and Michigan will play their annual rivalry game on November 27.

“I like to get together with my friends and watch the big game,” said senior Darrin Hughes.

Michigan leads the all time series 57-43-6; however, the Buckeyes have won six years in a row from 2004-2009 against the Wolverines.

“OSU is definitely going to make it seven in a row,” said junior Denzel Wheaton.

The Wolverines are bowl eligible for the first time under Head Coach Rich Rodriguez and have a decent 7-3 record. The Wolverines are led by sophomore quarterback phenomenon Denard Robinson who has 3,407 yards of total offense and 26 total touchdowns.

“Robinson is going to tie his shoes and score every time,” said senior Mike Hojnacki.

Even with Robinson’s jaw dropping numbers, the Wolverines have one of the worst defenses in the nation.

“Michigan’s defense is so bad that they might as well have the three stooges out there playing for them,” said junior Caleb Simmons.

The Wolverine’s defense had its worst performance of the season when they surrendered 65 points to an average Illinois team.

“Michigan’s defense played well by only giving up 65 points to Illinois,” said junior Kyler Omey.

The 9-1 Buckeyes are not having nearly as much trouble as the Wolverines, boasting one of the top defenses in the nation.

“If Chuck Norris had a football team, he would pick OSU’s defense,” said junior Todd Enis.

The Buckeyes, like the Wolverines, also have a great quarterback in junior Terrelle Pryor who has accounted for 2,648 of total offense and 26 total touchdowns.

“Pryor is the greatest thing since sliced bread,” said junior Chris Jablonski.

The game this year could be one of the greatest of all time or could be another convincing win for the Buckeyes.

“The game is going to be a shootout, but Michigan will win in the fourth overtime,” said sophomore Kyle Holdridge.

If you’re a football fan, this Thanksgiving break will be your best excuse to sit on the couch, eat turkey and watch some good old-fashioned football.

SPORTS

12 STATE

Girls XC places at State meet

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The Northview Girl’s Cross-Country Team traveled to the State meet for the third year in a row. Although there was a transition between coaches this year, the team was still able to qualify for States, according to sophomore Moe Dean.

“Even though there were hard times between the transition we still persevered as a team to achieve what we wanted,” said Dean.

The young Varsity team qualified to run November 6 at Scioto Downs in Columbus. There were no seniors on the Varsity team and all the girls are expecting to run next year and gain incoming freshmen, according to Dean.

The girls raced at 2:50 p.m The team ran hard and placed 12th in the state of Ohio. Sophomore Abby Masters individually placed 15th out of 146 girls in the race.

“It felt amazing to be able to stand at the podium,” said Masters, “and I cannot wait for the cross country season next year.”

To conclude the entire season, the Varsity girls were able to get honors in the Northern Lakes League race, District race, and Regional race. Masters, Dean and sophomore Allison Work earned 1st Team All League honors. Sophomore Janelle Noe and freshman Laura Judge received 2nd Team All League. Sophomore Robin Foster also received Honorable Mention.

While in the District race, Masters, Dean, and Work earned 1st Team All District honors.

Noe and Judge earned 2nd Team All District. The top 16 girls of the District race were eligible to race at Regionals and Foster placed 14th which gave her Honorable Mention in the race.

In the Regional race only Dean and Masters were individual qualifiers for the State meet.

At the State meet, Masters received 1st Team All Ohio which is the highest honor that a runner can receive.

WALLACE

Boys Bball boxes out last season

It must be tough to constantly be running with a target on your back, but senior Mike Wallace was used to the feeling this Cross Country season.

Wallace finished his 2010 season with an outstanding second place finish at the State Meet.

Wallace managed to keep a flawless record in his deep post-season run, claiming the Northern Lakes League Title, District Title, Regional Title, and finally concluding his high school Cross Country career at Scioto Downs Race Track in Columbus November 6 at the State Meet.

“I was excited, not nervous,” said Wallace. “I’ve run in enough highly competitive meets that I’m used “I listen to my competitors’ to running breathing to see if with the they’re guys I ran against at so I can States.”

T o because I know they won’t be able prepare for States, to keep up with me.”

Wallace and senior Kevin McKown continued their usual workout schedule “He is very humble,” said coach during the week and took it easy the day David Briggs. “He has a good shot at before the meet, according to Wallace. even possibly winning this race.”

“It was nice because some of the According to Briggs, if Wallace places underclassmen stuck around to run with in the top ten at us,” said Wallace. the Foot Locker At States, Wallace competed against Midwest Regional senior Zach Wills from Mason High Meet November School, who claimed his third state title. 27 in Kenosha Wallace followed close behind by only 6.8 Wisconsin, then seconds, earning state runner up. he will qualify to “It was a good experience,” said run at the Foot Wallace. “It was nice to finish the year on Locker Cross a good note.”

Country National In addition to Wallace’s many C h a mp i o n s h i p s victories, he is also responsible for in San Diego, breaking the school Cross Country record C a l i f o r n i a .

The Northview Boys’ Basketball team started their season with a ramalamadingdong of a tryout, producing a very hopeful and optimistic team heading into their first game December 3.

“We are going to be a force to be reckoned with this year,” said senior Jake Severson, “So watch out.”

Four seniors including Severson, Jacob Sturt, Austin Vizina and Austin Schmidt lead the squad.

The team will also benefit from a talented group of returning juniors including Casey Schaffer, Denzel Wheaton, Joey Dipofi, James Racicot and Brandyn Hall.

NV tested the waters of their upcoming season with a scrimmage against Toledo Christian November 12. The team struggled early, but shook off the rust and prospered in the later half of the scrimmage.

“We started off a little slow but once we started communicating and playing good defense things got better,” said Wheaton.

The Cats scrimmaged the Waite Indians November 18. According to Severson, NV played the Indians well for the majority of the scrimmage but turnovers were a concern and proved to be costly later on.

“We are looking for a winning season this year,” said Wheaton, “I expect us to be in the middle of the pack in the NLL this year.”

The boys open their regular season at home against the Clay Eagles December 3.

“Get your popcorn ready,” said Severson, “Because it’s going to be a show.”

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of 15:57minutes. Wallace continued to Northview has never had a runner qualify improve throughout the season, beating for Nationals. his own record six times, with I was his personal best time being 15:26.5 I’ve run in enough minutes.

Wallace also competed meets that I’m used to running in the MidEast with the guys I ran with.

Meet of Champions, where the top seniors from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois Wallace is hoping to run in college compete. The race took place November and has been in contact with coaches 20 at Indian Ripple Park in Kettering, from the University of Wisconsin, Indiana Ohio.

University and Syracuse University.

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highly competitive

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WALLACE

WON WHAT?

FIRST All-League TEAM All-Region All-District

All-Ohio

NLL Champion All-NLL Academic District Champion Regional Champion State Runner-Up

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