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The Student Prints Volume 94, Issue 6
February 28, 2020
Cat’s Meow takes the stage with extra energy after a large dose of “Peppy Potion.”
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Editorials Features
EdChoice issues
Students are getting practically free private education at the hands of the taxpayers. Why is this? EdChoice Vouchers are affecting multiple areas in Ohio. P8
Turnabout takes off The classic winter dance had a bit of a different spin this year, including a light show and casino games. Couples danced the night away and flew around the world. P9
Sports
Staffers try hockey
Have you ever wanted to try a sport you don’t play? Some of the staff had the opportunity to practice with the JV Hockey team. Find out how they did on the ice. P16
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NEWS
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MedTech students win at HOSA Medical Technology students have been involved inside and outside the classroom lately. Unlike other classes, MED Tech students have an opportunity to shadow twice a week at local hospitals and medical practices. Students have an opportunity to shadow a profession they might want to have in the future. Jobs they see range from surgeons to dermatologists. MED Tech is also tasked with raising money for their program. On DATE, MED Tech held a Chili Cook Off. Anyone is welcome to bring their best chili and/or soup and bring it to share. As a part of the chili entry, you get tickets to vote for your favorite chili. The chili with the most tickets wins a prize. This year the Chili Cook Off raised around $1,200.
“The Chili Cook Off is a great way for us to raise more money for MED Tech, and plus it’s a lot of fun,” senior Yasmina Maaraba said. HOSA stands for Health Occupational Students of America. Every year, NV MED Tech competes at HOSA. There are over 50 events that students are given the opportunity to compete in. The groups are projects, tests, and skills performances. This year, the competition took place on February 7 at the University of Toledo. To qualify for States, students must place in the top three in their category, or, depending on the category, top two or first place. Twenty people will be attending States this year from NV at the Columbus Convention Center in April. Anyone who moves on from there will go to Nationals in June.
Sofia Szymanski 1st place). Personal Finance Management (Josh Kanavel 3rd place), Advanced Interview Skills (Conrad Weisner 1st place), Advanced Spreadsheet Applications (Regan Scott 5th place, Johnathon Ray 6th place, Ben Steirer 8th place). Database Applications (Logan Rippel 3rd place, Maazin Awada 5th place), Fundamental Desktop Publishing (Joxef Lewis 2nd place). Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications (Bryce Erskine 4th place), Global Marketing Team (Lauren Elliott 1st place, Brendyn Pyles 1st place, Adam
Czerniakowski 1st place, Julianna Spinks 1st place) Intermediate Word Processing Skills (Abby Goecke 2nd place), Interview Skills (Grant Hartnett 1st place), Java Programming (Jacob Bitter 2nd place). Legal Office Procedures (Max Hall 1st place), Prepared Speech (Donovan Elder 1st place), Presentation Management Individual (Lily Fojtik 1st place). Small Business Management Team (Madison Bartos 1st place, Emily Harrison 1st place, Eli Humeniuk 1st place, Noah Gfell 1st place).
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SENIORS ZOE VOGELPOHL, Camryn Kelly, Brooklyn Garn, Molly Thomas, Angelina Delbosque, Bailee Borgerson, Briahna Syroka, and Kelsie Finkbeiner pose at the HOSA Competition with the ribbons they received for winning in their competitions.
NV students are going to States Gillian Myslinski News Editor
On January 28 Northview students participated in a BPA competition in The University of Toledo’s Student Union . BPA stands for (Business Professionals of America). At the competition Students participated in different events that tested their business skills. Many students were able to place in their events and will be moving onto the state competition on March 12 and 13 in Columbus. One of the teams moving on to States this year is the Small Business Team which includes seniors Madison Bartos and Emily Harrison who received first
place in their event, in which they are given a prompt about someone who has a failing graphic design business. Their job as a team was to create a presentation that had solutions to help get the company back on track and increases it revenue, according to Harrison. To prepare for their event the girls met with a judge from last year’s competition to help them better prepare themselves for this year’s events. “My favorite part of BPA this year was hearing my group getting called for first place for out event,” Bartos said. Many of the students will continue preparing for States just like the Small Business Team.
The Students who will be moving on to States include Administrative Support research project (Kassie Scott 1st place), Advanced Word processing skills (Megan Miller 2nd place, Rachel Bell 4th place, Madelyn Rahman 5th place). Business Law and Ethics (Matthew Greene 3rd place, Chase Wechel 6th place), Fundamental Word Processing Skills (Emma Steinglass 1st place). Fundamentals of Web Design (Liz Mertens 2nd place, Cody Shafer 3rd place), Office Applications (Jack Schantz 3rd place, Carter Rippel 4th place,
3 Coronavirus hits people globally NEWS
Justine Umfleet Online Editor
The Center for Disease Control has been closely monitoring the recent coronavirus outbreak. The outbreak began in Wuhan, Huebi, China in late December. The coronavirus is a deadly respiratory disease that is easily spread from person to person. On January 30 the World Health Organization declared the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak to be a “public health emergency of international concern”. There are over 75,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in China and across 27 other countries, according to Johns Hopkins. There have been 13 cases of the virus in the United States. “The coronavirus seems very scary and I hope that the virus is contained soon,” senior Joy Okeke said.
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People who are suspected to have the virus are being quarantined. One cruise ship, the Diamond Princess, docked in Yokohama, Japan had passengers who showed coronavirus symptoms. The passengers were quarantined for 14 days, 624 cases of the virus are linked to the cruise ship. The quarantine trapped over 3,000 people including 428 Americans on the ship, 621 people on the ship were infected with the virus and there have been three deaths. There have been over 2,100 deaths caused by this virus, eight of those are outside of mainland Chine, according to the WHO. 2.3% of people infected with the virus have died, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. There is currently no vaccine for this virus. “I think that the news is making the coronavirus seem scarier than it actually is.
I fear getting the flu more since more people are dying from it in the United States,” junior Esperanza Roth said. The United States has sent 16 tons of face masks and other protective gear to help contain the outbreak. China has stopped its production of consumer goods like phones and clothing over the past few weeks to help stop the spread of the virus. China is the second largest economy in the world. The stoppage of manufacturing has caused the global markets to shake up. Overall, the tech industry is hurting
President from his own party. Trump’s Democratic opposition in the Senate tried to underline the need for witnesses and evidence to be called during the trial, particularly the testimony of former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Bolton served as President Trump’s top advisor on national security from April 2018 to September 2019, which has placed him at the epicenter of the allegations surrounding the President. In September of last year, Trump stated on Twitter that Bolton’s services
were “no longer needed” and that he would be leaving the administration, one day before Trump lifted the freeze on military aid to Ukraine that is the subject of the nowconcluded trial. Bolton alleges that Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine until the nation announced that it would investigate Former Vice President Joe Biden, who may be Trump’s main opponent in the upcoming presidential election. However, the Senate voted to not call witnesses or see evidence during the trial. The motion failed by a vote of 49-51. The
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Impeachment trial comes to an end
Daniel Klein Staff Writer
The impeachment of President Donald Trump has finally concluded. After several months of investigation and deliberation, the Senate voted to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment and not remove him from office. The first article, abuse of power, fell to a 48-52 vote. Mitt Romney (R-UT) made history by being the first Senator to ever break rank and vote to remove a
vote fell largely along party lines, however Romney and Senator Susan Collins (RME) voted with the Democrats. Despite the President’s acquittal, members of Congress are not letting the situation go. Representative Eliot Engel, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told the Associated Press that “the Ukraine story is definitely not over.” There is a potential for more evidence to come to light that could lead to a renewed impeachment on the same charges, or the indictment of other Trump aides.
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4 LLS Student of the Year campaign NEWS
February 28, 2020
Justine Umfleet Online Editor
A group of students recently started a campaign to raise awareness and money to fight blood cancer for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The campaign kickoff party started on January 16 at Chandler Cafe. This LLS campaign started when Tatum Brown was nominated Student of the Year for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS) for her good grades, involvement in school activities, and positive lifestyle. After being nominated, Brown met with the director of the program to accept her nomination and to pick who she wanted to have on her campaign team. Brown’s inspiration
throughout the campaign was her three year old sister Makalya who was put into the Children's Cancer Unit for a life threatening blood disease. “This campaign was my chance to work and fight for those who have not been as lucky, all people who have had to fight the cancer battle, and anyone who has lost the battle,” sophomore Brown said. Freshman Ellie Snow and sophomores Brown, Hannah Haupricht, Kenzie Hough, Megan McNamee, Lily Patterson, and Morgan Richards are all members of the campaign’s team. This group of girls got a chance to go to Toledo’s Children's Hospital. At the hospital they spoke to a registered nurse and a patient that was diagnosed
with Leukemia. “My favorite part of this campaign was being able to get out into the world and talk to different businesses and meeting new people,” Haupricht said. This group has organized several fundraisers at local restaurants like Ralphie’s, Paddy Jack’s and Panera Bread. Other fundraisers include a money collection at a Boys’ Varsity Basketball game on February 7 and selling raffle tickets during lunches for $1 for a chance to win a prize. Their next fundraiser is called the LLS Benefit Concert on February 28 at NV where donations are accepted. Their campaign will come to an end on March 6 and their goal is to raise over $50,000.
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SOPHOMORE LILY PATTERSON, Hannah Haupricht, Megan McNamee, Tatum Brown, Morgan Richards, and Kenzie Hough, pose at the Toledo Hospital. “We had a great time getting to meet a patient at the Toledo Hospital,” Haupricht said.
Kobe killed in helicopter crash On January 26, the world was shocked to learn that NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. “His mentality and love for the game was unmatched, and I cant believe he is gone,” senior Joy Okeke said. Bryant, his daughter Giana, Payton Chester, Alyssa Altobel-
li, Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester, John and Keri Altobelli, and pilot Ara Zobayan were killed in the crash. The group was on their way to a basketball game that Giana, Payton, and Alyssa were supposed to play in. Bryant’s death emotionally affected friends and family, past teammates, rivals, those who play or played the game of basketball, or even those who simply yelled
his name while throwing a wad of paper into the trash bin. Almost as soon as the news was out about Bryant’s death, memorials popped up outside of the Staples Center Arena and all over Los Angeles. Teams all across the NBA took eight second and 24 second violations to honor Kobe and his two jersey numbers. Many spoke out with stories of Bryant and praying for his wife, Vanessa, and the rest of his family.
Bryant was an inspiration to almost anyone who played basketball professionally and to those who watched the game. Bryant was also an inspiration to his daughter. Giana Bryant was a talented young girl that was determined to play basketball for the University of Connecticut and in the WNBA. The crash also took the life of coach John Altobelli of Orange Coast College.
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February 28, 2020
Taking a look behind the curtain Everyone always wants to know what’s behind the “curtain”. We look to see if there is something beyond the surface; something more going on that only the “important people” know about. Thousands of conspiracy theories develop every year, and some of the most popular are the ones that revolve around the people we see on our screens. In our forensics class here at Northview, we just finished discussing poisons, drugs, and alcohol. One of our activities featured celebrities that have died from the use of drugs, and we analyzed Michael Jackson’s death. The whole thing got me thinking. Why did it seem so off? Well, it turns out that many people actually theorized that Michael Jackson’s death wasn’t a real thing. There are many conspiracies that deal with the drugs that were given to him by his personal doctor, but what I want to focus on is the death part. Some fans proposed that Jackson faked his own death to get out of the spotlight.
Although faking a death is slightly extreme, it is understandable that someone whose every move is scrutinized would want an escape. Fans have also claimed that they have seen pictures of men who look almost identical to Jackson wandering in cities around the world, and some believe that he is currently pretending to be a man named Dave Rothenberg. Rothenberg and Jackson have very similar features and nearly the exact same voice. Another speculation developed, thanks to a Shane Dawson conspiracy theory video. Posted i n
A lot of people tend to associate Generation Z with the kids that spend most of their time on their cell phones and say “okay boomer” to anyone over the age of 40. But what many fail to consider is the fact that Gen Z is changing the world one social media post at a time, because our future depends on how we take action. Help from Gen Z begins right here at Northview. Every year, Student Council hosts an event called danceGOLD in order to raise money for the Victory Center.
This fun-filled dance is planned mainly by students wanting to help cancer patients and survivors. Hundreds of NV students attend the night and collect money that is donated to the Victory Center, which leads this to be one of the biggest fundraising events of the year, thanks to a bunch of teenagers. Another example of a Gen Zer helping is with a major issue that affects women all across the world - the need for feminine hygiene products. These products can be
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that Post Malone and Justin Bieber are the same person. It sounds ridiculous, I know, but the audio clips included were pretty convincing. A YouTuber known as Sad Panda uploaded a video of Post Malone’s song “Rockstar” being sped up so the pitch was higher. Post Malone’s voice sounded identical to Bieber’s, and it made fans wonder if one of the singers was really just a cover-up to make double the income. Dawson incorporated these findings into his video, which led other YouTubers to speed up and slow down the singers’ songs and join in on the con-
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spiracy. Another conspiracy that has pop culture fans buzzing about revolves around Avril Lavigne, a popular artist in the early 2000s. She seemed to have vanished off of the face of the earth after her popularity started falling through. Many people think she died sometime before 2010 because of a strange alteration in her appearance. Super-fans noticed that moles and freckles have disappeared and shown up in new places on the singer’s body and theorized that Lavigne had been replaced by a look-alike after she allegedly passed. The motivation behind why she would need to be replaced is still unknown, but those who idolized her noticed a change in her music, as well, and have a feeling there might be something else going on. Some of these conspiracies may seem a little outrageous, but there is always that voice in our head that tells us to look deeper. - Regan Fordham
Generation Z: building our future expensive for those living off of a low income and especially for those without any income at all. Twenty-one-year-old Nadya Okamoto hopes to make feminine hygiene products accessible to all women by creating an organization called PERIOD. Okamoto is one of many young women that are pushing to eliminate the “Tampon Tax.” Another example of a member of this generation that is pushing for change is activist Greta Thunberg. At the age of 17, Thunberg raises awareness about climate change and campaigns for
something to be done about it. Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is yet another young adult doing everything she can to represent her generation and give us a bright future. Brown joined the United Nations Children’s Fund to remind politicians that childhood is an important phase for learning and growth, and that children who don’t have the financial or familial ability to reach their full potential deserve the help of children’s aid. Brown continues to use her wide platform to raise awareness about education and children’s
rights. Gen Z has the ability to pathe the way to a bright future, and those between the ages of seven and 22 are working to make that happen. We recognize everything that must be changed in order for us to enjoy adulthood. Adults have many opportunities to make the world a better place and have worked hard, as well, but teenagers and young adults in today’s society are looking ahead towards our future, and we will build it how we want to live it. - Regan Fordham
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Are old books out? Regan Fordham Opinions Editor
We all know what it’s like to have a book assigned that we just dread reading. It’s very common that this particular book would have been published decades ago, and may be difficult for students to read because of the language it incorporates. Novels such as To Kill a Mockingbird, The Catcher in the Rye, 1984, and Brave New World are popular among high school English classes. But what’s wrong with modern novels that convey the same messages? While 1984 discusses the prospects of a dangerous society 40 years from w h e n it was written, students nowadays really have no way of connecting to the novel. Dystopias are common among young adult literature, and I often find myself, as well as my friends, reading them and thoroughly enjoying them. Authors that write young adult fiction aim to make their protagonists relatable for their audience, which then draws their readers in and leads to a higher level of understanding. Authors decades ago wrote for their current audiences, so why would we stay in the past? High schoolers nowadays are not nearly as similar as they were over 40 years ago. It’s important that schools update their reading lists to fit the interests of teenagers now. The more “current” language that is used in today’s novels is easier for students to understand. Although books such as
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1984 and Brave New World offer significant and applicable messages, the colloquial language that was used when they were written may be difficult for high schoolers to understand and can make the message of the book harder to determine. Let’s take Divergent by Veronica Roth for example. This dystopian novel shows what our world may look like in the future after fatal corruption. Roth demonstrates the idea that peace cannot be forced in all three of the books in her series, which is something that many educators are supposed to teach in English classes. This book is very popular among middle school and high school students, and would be a great addition to the school reading list. Several of this year’s English classes read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, a novel that was just published in 2017. T h i s story disIC BY GRAPH IAK OW WACH TARYN
cusses racism and police brutality in a more recent manner, and offered important messages to its readers. Those that studied the book in their classes absolutely adored it, and many found it easier to understand. When someone reads a novel that they find enjoyable, the amount of information that they receive will increase because they are paying more attention. It’s easy to say that reading something that bores you out of your mind will cause you to lose interest and not pay attention. Reading comprehension all comes from how much you are willing to put into your understanding of the text. Reading modern novels like The Hate U Give could be very beneficial to students. Today’s authors have messages to convey that are equally as important as those from a few decades ago.
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indsey’s owdown by Lindsey Hubay
For years it seems that testing on animals has been a debate among society, especially as we start to consider our environmental impacts and personal ethics as we grow older. Even as a younger kid I remember starting conversations with people in science class or at lunch about how mean the people are who test on animals. As I have gotten older, I have started to understand the significance of certain testing on animals. When taking a look at whether or not testing on animals is ethical and necessary, I personally think it’s important to take a look at the purpose for the research. It’s not just a clear “yes” or “no”, and I think there are truly justifiable reasons for performing testing on animals. When you look at the use of animal testing for scientific purposes, you most likely consider the moral aspect of what testing on animals really means. For starters, I am a huge lover of pets and all living things, and the thought of even hurting them or causing them pain they otherwise wouldn’t experience, often leads me to thinking testing on animals is absolutely wrong. To some degree, it still makes me sad to agree with testing medicine on animals. After researching and looking more into the treatment of the animals being tested upon and the actual nature of animal testing, not just what PETA wants you to think, animal testing for medical and scientific purposes is necessary. Although people are often led to believe that animal testing is awful and unethical, testing on animals for scientific purposes leads to benefits that are otherwise unachievable. For starters, it’s often not mentioned that researchers testing on animals have standards to keep. Many follow the three “R’s”, which consist of replacement, reduction, and refinement, leading to the animals being ensured as much comfort and high quality of life while being used in research. Using animals for scientific research helps lead to a better under-
standing of the human body and the way it reacts to certain medications and treatments. This year for my honors anatomy class, I got to go to the cadaver lab to see different cadavers (including humans) that have helped our understanding of the human anatomy. In class, we are currently dissecting cats. I know these aren’t the same as testing on live animals, but they are real life situations that have helped us understand more about anatomy in the way that live animal testing does too. If we didn’t have access to the information provided by testing on animals, it would lead to a lack of understanding among the medical industry and the production of treatments and medications would be impaired. Although testing on animals often appears cruel, it’s necessary for the advancement of understanding our own body and the way it reacts to certain chemicals and medicines. Things such as antibiotics and HIV treatments have been developed by research done involving animals. Without animals in the laboratory, these results would be harder to discover and even possibly unreachable. Although I believe that testing on animals for medical and scientific purposes is justified and necessary, testing on animals for cosmetics is absolutely not justified or necessary. Because the testing of makeup and other cosmetics on animals is not required by the FDA, unlike medicines and treatments, the same conditions are not upheld. Animals are treated in worse conditions when being tested upon by cosmetic companies. I also think that because cosmetics are never a life or death situation, unlike medicine and treatments, testing on animals isn’t required. Certain companies chose to not test on animals, showing that is not necessary for the cosmetic development process. Having this conversation is important because as consumers, we must hold producers accountable. Instead of ridiculing researchers that use animal testing to benefit our medical knowledge, we should focus the conversation on corporations that exploit animals for cosmetic purposes.
7 Girls’ sports deserve recognition EDITORIALS
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It is apparent to both boys and girls at Northview that the female sports get less recognition and less support. On a Friday night in the fall you will find the NV football student section filled to the top with students coming out to watch. Students fight for the better spots to cheer on their favorite high school team as they play their opponent. For girls sports the same cannot be said. Many of the NV Girls’ Varsity teams have taken notice that they receive less credit and respect for their sport compared to the boys. “It’s frustrating that we don’t get as
much thought or recognition as the guys do. I hope changes are made very soon for all girls sports,” junior Mia Creech said. Creech is part of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team at NV. Creech and her teammates have seen that when promotional videos are made, their team is never incorporated in them. This type of situation is what makes various girls’ teams feel under appreciated. “I think it’s unfair how girls’ sports get less recognition than boys’ sports in announcements or on Twitter,” Varsity
Girls’ Basketball player Kelsey Leamy said. All teams get more excited and hyped up when they have a large amount of people there to support their team. Girls work just as hard as the boys do and deserve that same encouragement at games. “Having a big crowd/student section at your game helps you play better and pumps the whole team up, but it’s hard for girls’ sports to experience that when their games aren’t advertised as much as the boys’,” Leamy said. “Players have more confidence when there is a large student
section backing them up,” junior Mitchell Latendresse said. The issue has reached the attention of not only girls’ sports members, but that of various spectators. If the girls’ games were promoted as well as the boys’ games are, they may be able to reach more people and gain more support. “I don’t think it’s necessarily fair that the girls’ games aren’t advertised as much, or promoted as well as the boys’,” Latendresse said. People should give the girls’ team the endorsement that they push themselves day in and day out for. -Reegan Minor GRAPHIC BY REEGAN MINOR
It’s another February, which means it’s another Black History Month. However, during what is meant to be a celebration of the complex and detailed history of a major American demographic, I can’t help but feel that we are not educated on the history of people of color. Although this may seem minor, misinformation and ignorance of the stories of wide swaths of our population can lead (and has led) to significant problems for our nation. It is not a stretch to say that in high school, our history curricula are predominantly told from the lens of white,
colonialist Europeans. For example, take the cute little ditty that every first grader learns: “In fourteen hundred and ninety two, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” While the saying is technically true, it unintentionally erases the truth, which is that Christopher Columbus (and the Europeans who followed him) enslaved and exploited the natives of America. It doesn’t roll off the tongue as neatly, and it’s probably not appropriate for seven year olds, but whitewashing history can instill misguided beliefs that are hard to shake later in life.
Another example is our treatment of the history of people of color in America - I remember when, in my AP U.S. History class, which was designed to be a comprehensive college-level course, every chapter had a couple-paragraph section devoted to telling what various minority groups (like women, African Americans, and Native Americans) were doing during the time period of focus. This aspect of history was virtually never the focal point of the chapter, and almost seemed to be an afterthought. While it seems innocuous, it sends a message to those who participate in
that history that they are not as important. It is said that “history is written by the victors.” While this may be true, it does not necessarily have to be. For example, one great and informative novel about the Civil Rights Movement that I’ve been reading is Black Against Empire by Joshua Bloom. We are supposed to live in a multicultural and integrated society—and it’s time we have history curricula that reflect that. “American” history classes should teach the history of all Americans, including the history of people of color. -Daniel Klein
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Ohio distraught over EdChoice Educators and administrators are outraged with the EdChoice program, and it’s not just in Toledo. On January 21, a meeting to “Stand Up for Public Education” was held at the main library in downtown Toledo. If you’re not familiar with EdChoice, it is a program that offers students in grades K-12 the opportunity to opt out of a public education in schools that are considered “failing.” These students can then attend a private school that is on the EdChoice list and be sent to that school at practically no cost. This may sound like a great opportunity, but with “budget language,” the downside has been covered up. The state provides $4,650 in scholarships to grades K-8 and $6,000 for grades 9-12. EdChoice Scholarships are funded by money deducted from Sylvania’s state education aid. Usually Sylvania receives $2,075.46 per district enrolled student from the state. Once students apply for EdChoice, the state will subtract the total
amount of EdChoice scholarships. These are tax dollars that people believe they are paying towards public education but a lot of the money is going towards someone’s private education. Dan Greenberg, an English teacher at Southview and founder of NW Ohio Friends of Public Education, made a few remarks regarding the EdChoice issue as it affects Sylvania. Three Sylvania Schools became eligible for EdChoice this year, Hill View, Stranahan, and Whiteford. Just this year, 63 students in Sylvania took advantage of this program; 22 of those students were incoming kindergartners who had never even stepped foot into one of Sylvania’s schools. Since the program pays for
“That’s wrong and it’s time for a change,” - Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro said
Controversial “The death rate is only 2-3% and hasn’t gone up since it started. If you’re elderly or a baby yeah you should be worried but if you’re not, then you’re fine. You won’t die, you’ll just basically have bad pneumonia for a couple of weeks.” - senior Kassie Scott
these students up through 12th grade, this could cost Sylvania tax payers $3,655,650 if they remain in the program. At the meeting, things came to light from the Ohio Education Association President, Scott DiMauro. According to DiMauro, almost half of Ohio's school buildings receive a “D” or “F” for K-3 reading on the State Report Card. However, these private schools that are accepting vouchers don’t receive grades from the state. Taxpayers don’t realize that when they are paying for a levy, their dollars are going towards someone else’s private education. Senator Teresa Fedor also explained that just this year's vouchers will cost school districts about 1.1 billion over the next 13 years (not the state, the taxpayers are pay-
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ing for this). Many of these issues stem from the State Report Card which changes from year to year making it difficult for educators to know what they’re being grading on. Unfortunately, Lawmakers, Senators, and Representatives have still not reached a conclusion on how to solve this issue. The application for EdChoice was originally supposed to open on February 1, but it has now been moved to April that way a solution can be reached. Our public education and school funding is at risk because of this problem, but there are a few ways you can become involved. Talking about the issue will help it to be heard and known so that way people can form an opinion. It also never hurts to contact state legislators and leaders, they’re there to hear our needs and make sure they are met. As DiMauro said at the meeting, “That’s wrong and it’s time for a change.” - Anastasia Carter
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STORY BY EMILY THIELEN PHOTOS BY HAILEY BROTHAG ART BY EMILY THIELEN AND ELLA LOCKSHIN
What did you do this Valentine’s Day? “We went to build-a-bear, got dinner and watched Disney+. It was the best Valentine’s Day ever.” - Sophomore Grace Miller
“We went to a concert at the Fillmore in Detroit. We were in the moshpit for awhile, and it was a really fun night.” - Junior Lana Weston
“Grinding on Valentine’s Day for elite smash on SSB 5 with me, myself, and I.” - Sophomore Jared Courtright
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FEATURES
February 28, 2020
The Bagel Bonanza Cat’s Meow 2020
Advisor: Kelsey Liske Written by: seniors Lindsey Hubay, Sereena Jallad, and Gillian Myslinski
Intermission Hanz and Vanz
Act 1, Scene II Lame Game
Oh no! No one is hype at the football game. Student Council decides to give up, and leaves the game to get popcorn.
The StuCo students start to put a caffeine concoction, Peppy Potion, into the bagels. Senior Carson Webster, who packs lunch, starts to realize that the StuCo kids are up to something. Senior Lily Fojtik later find the empty potion bottle.
Seniors Zach Bostater and Carson Webster pump up the crowd during intermission as “Hanz and Vanz,” two workout enthusiasts.
Act 1, Scene VI Odd Behavior
Act 2, Scene X BCSN
After finally being unified, the students win Student Section of the Season, StuCo’s goal all along!
Act 2, Scene VI Standoff
The”Packers” confront the StuCo kids for putting the Peppy Potion in the bagels. Their solution: a food fight, winner gets to keep the potion. The food fight ends, but the StuCo kids start a chase scene. The “Packers” get the bottle.
Cat’s Meow Crew - meet the seniors behind the scenes
Emily Thielen Sound Assistant
Anastasia Carter Stage Manager
Gillian Myslinksi Crew
Justine Umfleet Crew
Hailey Brothag Crew
11 HAILEY’S HOW TO: Finding their future FEATURES
on saving money Savings account:
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Open a savings account with whatever bank you do your banking with. If you’re planning on opening a checking account, it’s easiest to open the checking and the savings at the same time.
Filtering income:
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I’ve heard some people say that you should put your hundreds into your savings while keeping the rest to spend, but in my case, that’s not the most practical thing to do. My suggestion is to gage the money you’re going to need for the next few weeks, then, either save half or a ¼ of it.
February 28, 2020
With February ending and yet another month closer to the end of the school year, seniors were given an opportunity to shadow a job in their desired field on February 25. For some students, this is an important day, because it offers some insight on the type of work environment they could be experiencing in the near future. Stough & Stough Architects is where Emma Eschbach visited on Tuesday. Eschbach said that she is beyond thankful for the chance at getting a glimpse into the daily life of an architect. She also said that it was a great opportunity and hopes that more people will shadow their desired job prior to college. “You never know if you will actually like something until you’re able to do it,” Eschbach said. Senior Megan Miller shadowed at the All State-William Swade Agency, she is most interested in learning more about the insurance industry. Some seniors who would just like to learn more about their future career path, believe this day is very useful in being able to do so. For example, senior Luke Scharf spent the day at a dentist office in Swanton, OH. “I’m very curious about what my future career path looks like,” Scharf said. On the other hand, senior Drew Mominee who already landed an internship at Double A Solutions as a Marketing Database Specialist, she spent her day there as she normally would. Mominee, who has excelled at her internship, was recently promoted to a Social Media Advertising Specialist. All in all, the meaning behind taking the day to shadow a job has different levels of importance for everyone. For some, it could be finding out what their desired occupation entails, or it could simply be another day at work. - Aaron Houck
Where did you go? Seniors tell us where they went to shadow for the 25th
Cut back:
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It’s easier to save your money if you don’t go out to get coffee or food every day. Make your coffee at home in the mornings instead of going to Starbucks or the gas station. Eat what you have at home or eat dinner with your family, if it’s an option. Keeping a watch: Make sure you look at your bank statement often, sometimes you think you have more money than you actually do. Also, keep an eye just to make sure all the transactions are from you.
“I never realized how much fun being an architect is.” - Emma Eschbach
“Watching what a dentist does for the day was pretty cool.” - Luke Scharf
“I learned so much while having a fun time.” - Megan Miller
“It was fun, just another day at work.” - Drew Mominee
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February 28, 2020
Music groups prep for performances
CHOIR
To prepare for their upcoming performances Harmony Roadshow, Symphonic Choir, A Cappella Choir, and Women’s Chorus performed a dress rehearsal and concert on February 26. The concert is more than a concert, it’s a rehearsal. The choirs will perform for parents and other students to get ready for the upcoming contest. Each choir participates in this contest, the choir must choose some songs from a list and perform those songs for judges. After the choir performs they enter a room where they must sight read a piece - learn a piece of music with no preparation and perform for a judge. The concert is an opportunity for the choirs to have an audience and to learn about what they may need to improve on. “We work very diligently and try to work hard everyday,” Choir Director Jeremy Davis said. The choirs spend weeks preparing for contest. Some songs they are performing are “Wade in the Water” by Stacey Gibbs and “Ad Astra” by Jacob Narverud.
-Maia Dray
ORCHESTRA BAND
The Concert Orchestra, Academy Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra had their performance on February 19. The first performance was by the Concert Orchestra. They played “The Kerry Dance” and “Shanghai Hornpipe.” The Gibson String Quartet played “Quintet in G Major” for a transition between the Concert Orchestra performance and the Academy Orchestra performance. The members of the quartet are junior Grace Gibson, senior Morgan Shephard, freshman Jake Weil, and sophomore Nathan Haas. The Academy Orchestra performed three pieces with soloists junior Tyler Li, freshman Alex Bernath, and freshman Tallon Southworth for the song “All the Pretty Little Horses.” They also performed “Dia De Alegria.” In between Academy Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra’s performance the Lee String Quartet played “String Quartet No. 2 in D Major.” The members of the Lee String Quartet are sophomore Sara Lee, junior ElleAnna Rhee, Senior Allison Li, and Junior Sam Kim. The Chamber Orchestra performed “Symphony No. 44 “Trauer”, “Vocalise”, with soloists Kim and Lee, and “Fiesta Jubiloso. Orchestra Director Pamela Thiel said that the concert went “very well.”
- Elizabeth Humberger
Bella Olzak
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How long have you been singing? “I was a singer before I could talk. Singing has always been something really special to me and both my mom and dad enjoy music so I grew up in a home where someone was always singing.” Greatest motivation in choir? “I’d say my greatest motivation in choir is purely the fact that I love it. It’s an outlet for me and It gives me something to always be excited about when it comes to school.” What are your plans for college? “I was thinking about being a choir teacher just like Mr. Davis for a long time, but recently I feel pretty certain that I’d really enjoy being a music therapist, either way whatever I do I want it to include music.” When did you get involved with choir? “I joined church choir when I was in elementary school but I don’t think I fell in love with choir until I joined sixth grade choir at Arbor Hills.” What year are you? “I am a sophomore”
Being prepared for concerts is hard work, especially for Northview’s band. They prepare for concerts year-round. After they finish a concert, they start preparing for the next. There are three different ensembles that perform at these concerts; Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. They usually have concerts every quarter, unless they are preparing for a contest. When contest time comes around, they work very hard to perfect their music pieces. Northview pride is a big part of what the band is about. So what keeps the students coming back? senior Katie Cytlak, a flautist in the Wind Ensemble, said, “The people. Playing is fun and all, but some of my closest friends are in band and I make so many new ones during marching season.” All three ensembles performed on February 27, in the Performing Arts Center.
-Mackenzie Lisowski
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February 28, 2020
Broomball: it’s scooping season Maia Dray Staff Writer
As February rolls around Broomball season begins and the players start working hard to prepare for their games. The broomball team, Northview Ice Ninjas, are ranked seventh in the blue league. There are two teams and each team is comprised of six players. The object of the game is to score as many goals as possible. Each goal made gives the team a point and the team with the most points in the end wins the match. Perhaps the most interesting part of broomball is the ‘brooms,’ each player may decorate theirs by using duct tape. The sport allows individuality and each person and their personality can be seen by the way they decorate their ‘broom.’
The Ice Ninjas have won one match and lost three, but they are trying hard to make a comeback. The team spends nights training to be prepared. They scrimmage and do drills in anticipation of the upcoming match. The Northview Ice Ninjas greatest strength is their teamwork and the bond they form with each other. “One of my favorite parts is going out to dinner with the team after practice,” Cameron McKinley, forward and one of the team captains, said. Their teamwork can be seen both on and off the ice. With many games to come the Northview Ice Ninjas get ready for more matches and grow as a team. Their next match is on February 29 and they will take on Bowsher Snow Mercy. BROTHAG
Bowling champions Diving into it es have done for me.” Some of the players also compete in the Junior All Stars Travel League, where they will continue to compete for the next few months. This league also goes by the same point system, where Travis Turner and Nick Homer have just won the second third and are looking to compete in the semifinals again. n
On Saturday February 8, two of Northview’s bowling teams woke up ready to compete for the season championship. The teams had worked hard all season long, and were ready to see their goals become a reality. The bowling season is divided into thirds. In order to qualify for the semifinals, a team must come in first place in one of the thirds. Placements are based off of a point based system, where each week a team earns points by beating another team one on one. NV one team, consisting of junior Matt Sigler, seniors Travis Turner and Hunter Royer, as
well as Springfield student Nick Homer, won the final third in the season, placing a spot in the semifinals. NV two team consisting of sophomores (waiting on names), senior Jacob Frome, and Start student Conner Welsh also made it to the semi-finals through a wild card. The two NV teams faced each other in the first round, where the NV two team made their way all the way to first place for the entire season. “Being part of the NV team the last four years has been so much fun” senior captain Hunter Royer said. “I couldn’t be more grateful for everything the coach-
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The Northview Dive team has had a successful season so far. The Girls were able to place fifth in the NLL, while the Boys placed fourth. The team qualified two of their top divers onto States, seniors Eli Humeniuk and George Peuhl. “It feels great and I really couldn’t have done it without my teammates and coach,” Peuhl said. Both divers credit their coach and teammates for pushing them to do their best and helping them
get to where the two are. “Making States was a huge goal for me. The week before, I was struggling with nerves and I had a tough week at practice. However, my teammates helped me calm my nerves and I performed the best I had all season. States is going to be a wonderful experience and I get to do it with my best friend, George Peuhl,” Humeniuk said. Humeniuk and Puehl dove at Canton McKinley High School on February 22 for a chance at a State title. Puehl placed 13th place, while Humeniuk placed 16th.
14 LadyKats’ final dance before States SPORTS
February 28, 2020
Grant Hartnett Staff Writer
The Dance Team has begun to spin their way into the final dance of the 20192020 season. The LadyKats have had a few changes, but their success this season has replicated itself from the previous year. With a new coach this year, Kelly Martinez, and new faces on the team, they’ve been putting on a show for the Sylvania community. Northview and Southview continued a tradition by coming together to perform a halftime show at the Sylvania Cares game between the two school rivals. February 9 the team traveled to Anthony Wayne for the regional competition where many teams competed to get the chance to go to states. The girls qualified
for a trip to Columbus in all three dances, Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop. The state qualifying LadyKats will travel to Pickerington Central High School on February 29 where they look to bring home some hardware. Junior Josie Varwig, a dancer of three years for the LadyKats has seen the ups and downs, and understands that they just have to be ready to compete. “We’ve had good times throughout the season, doing well at Regionals was really important for our confidence,” Varwig said. The girls have high expectations as they hope to top their States run last season. You can catch the LadyKats one more time in town on February 22 where they celebrate seniors Caitlyn Roesti and Alyssa Gable.
BROTHAG DANCING IN THE school assembly from left to right are junior Josie Varwig, sophomores Emily Roesti and Riley Mitchell and junior Emma Meredith. They previously prepared the choreography for this occasion, and they are now diligently working to perform at States.
Sticking the landing Stunting to States Abigail Clark Staff Writer
The Gymnastics team has flipped the switch this year and worked hard to keep the high bar status. The team has done well overall, placing third recently at Exceleration Gymnastics center against four other teams with a 116.45. The gymnasts work hard to prove themselves as a sport, and a very hard one at that. With a short roster of seven athletes, they have become incredibly close. “Our team’s biggest strength is definitely how close we all are, we bounce off good work ethic and positive attitudes pushing everyone in and out of practice,” senior and gymnast of four years Bianca
Hrynciw said. However, being so close and having so much fun can also have its downfalls. “Along with being close, we are extremely goofy together, so it’s hard for us to get settled down,” Hrynciw said. Gymnastics isn’t the most recognized sport at Northview, however, they achieve more than many anticipate. Their small but mighty team has often gotten #1 AA at their competitions, and when they compete, they’re sure to give it their all. The team only has one meet left, and it’s a big one. The last competition is the state championship on February 29 at Hillard Bradley High School. This meet means a lot to the coaches and athletes.
The Competition Cheer team is tumbling their way to the state competition on February 28. The Cheerleaders don’t just cheer on the sidelines at basketball or football games. They work hard every single day at practice and have their own competitions almost every weekend during their season. For the entirety of their practices, they encourage each other to get new skills and perform better each time they hit the mat. “We practice almost every single day for two or more hours. We push our bodies to the limit, and even if it hurts we still push through. Some of us even go to practice if we feel sick and drained,” sophomore Hannah Haupricht said. Even when they’re tired, they all have great relationships with each other and that chemistry helps them be the best they
can be. They work hard at practice and put a lot of time and effort into the team, but they all have the same goal of going out on the mat and giving it their all. They’re one big family and constantly support each other through everything. “We can all be silly and have fun at the same time as working, and I think that’s what has made , our team so successful,” junior Emily Knapp said. Bryonna Davis, Kassidy Gall, Bianca Hrinciw, Yazmina Maaraba, and Jordan Marosiak are the five seniors on the team and they helped influence the drama free, familylike atmosphere. “No matter how the routine goes at our competitions, we never fight about what people did wrong after, and our work ethic at practice makes fixing mistakes easy,” Knapp said. - Taryn Wachowiak
“We practice almost every single day for two or more hours. We push our bodies to the limit ” - Sophomore Hannah Haupricht
SPORTS
February 28, 2020
Boys bball going strong
15 Second Annual Sylvania Cares for the Carlton Family Eve Gross Sports Editor
BROTHAG JUNIOR JUSTIN NOE starts the game with a jump ball vs Anthony Wayne High School. The first time the Cats took on AW, they won 69-64 and the second time the boys lost on February 14, 68-47. Tyson Bernath Staff Writer
The Northview Boys’ basketball team has made it past the .500 throughout this season. The boys are coming off losing a close game at home against Southview, a close win against the Yellow jackets, and a big win against Napoleon, and failing to
overcome a big deficit against the Generals at Anthony Wayne. After this rollercoaster of a season, the boys are 11-10 (7-6 in Northern Lake League play). The Wildcats have two more chances to break even on the season another against Madison Comprehensive at Start High School. They need to win this game to stay above .500. Senior Jadon Thompson believes in his
team, “This team has shown that no matter what team we play, we will always bring our best game, and that we can hang with anyone in the league.” Sophomore Sean Craig was named first team all district and senior Grant Hartnett was named third team all district. After senior night where the Wildcats handled Maumee winning 69-49.
took a hard loss two days later to Napoleon. They proceeded to win against Genoa Area by 51 points and Wapakoneta by 24. On the 22, they beat Anthony Wayne, the district leader, 36-24. The LadyKats Basketball team will pro-
ceed to play St. Ursula Academy on February 27 at Central Catholic. Junior Kacee Baumhower was named NLL Player of the Year, while her teammate, sophomore Madi Taylor, was named 3rd Team All District.
Girls Bball win Sectionals Annalise Klacik Staff Writer
The LadyKats Basketball team has a 14-9 record, taking a win in their last game and creating a winning streak of three. They took a big lead against Bowling Green on February 10, with a final score of 81-29, cutting off their losing streak, but
The most exciting game of every season: the cross-town rivalry game. Northview vs Southview game (no matter the sport) is the most packed game of the year. Seeing this opportunity, ten NV and SV Student Council members came together to raise money for a good cause. Last year, STUCO arranged the first annual “Sylvania Cares” to support SV senior Ellie Willier. Senior Grace Donaldson had heard of a Sylvania family battling cancer so, for the second annual “Sylvania Cares”, STUCO decided to donate all the money raised to the Carlton family. Lindsey Carlton is battling stage four squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Over the years, Lindsey has been active in volunteering for Sylvania Schools. Her two sons go to school at Highland Elementary. The game took place January 31, where days prior, maroon t-shirts were sold during lunch periods. They had cost $7 for students and $10 for adults. Shirts were also sold at the entrance to the game for $10. To help raise more money, all of the money from Chick-fil-a sandwiches bought during the game went to the Carlton family as well. At the end of the night, $4,800 was raised for the cause. As for the sports side, the second annual “Sylvania Cares” game ended up with a close 61-58 loss for the Cats. The boys battled on the court as the rivals they are, but came together afterwards for the same cause. During the game, the stands were packed with students from both NV and SV wearing their maroon shirts in support of the Carlton family. This game brought together two schools in a different way. Sylvania Schools may have been battling on the court, but at the end of the night, everyone came together to support a common cause.
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Hockey wins in OT This year the Varsity Hockey team has played in 34 games and their record is 22-10. They continued playoffs at Tam O-Shanter February 21 against St. John Jesuit where they won this game 5-4 during overtime with a goal by junior Griffin Muir. This important win got them one step closer to their goal of making it to Columbus. A win in the upcoming game against Perrysburg will place the Wildcats in the District Finals, and they will compete against either Bowling Green, or district rival St. Francis. “I hope we can continue this push and win playoffs and continue onto States,” Muir said after his exciting game winning goal last Friday. A win in the District Finals will send the Wildcats to Columbus for the State Semi-Finals game, for a chance to play for the State Championship. The team has gained the support of a new player in freshman Josh Bisson, just before the start of the playoffs. Bisson just played his first game a month ago in the Wildcats win against St. Francis. Bisson joined the Wildcats after leaving his travel team, Sylvania Northstars, to play with his closest friends and experience the joy of high school hockey. Bisson switched because “I wasn’t enjoying my former team and I wanted to experience playing for Northview.” Although Bisson is glad he joined, he wishes he would have made the decision sooner. The switch positively impacted NV’s team as Bisson is a strong player. “My other team was really disappointed when I told them.” NV recently won their last regular game of the season against Anthony Wayne 3-2; earning them a share of the Red Division title. This game was also senior night, celebrating seniors Seth Orozco, Jimmy Roberts, Justin Beaverson, Lauren Elliot, Spencer Atkins, and Jeffery Wood. The team plays tonight at Tamo at 7pm in the District Finals. - Ella Lockshin BROTHAG
Seth Orozco Most memorable hockey memory? My most memorable hockey moment for me was probably beating St. John’s in the District Finals to qualify us for the Frozen Four in Columbus and a chance to play for the state championship.
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February 28, 2020
Newbies try Hockey, survive to tell the tale
Most people know playing a sport isn’t easy to do, but, does anyone know how difficult it really is? Senior Aaron Houck and I decided to participate in different sports to get a better understanding of what these athletes go through. This issue we joined in on one of the practices for the Boys’ JV Hockey team. To start off practice, the boys warm up on the ice by taking shots at the goal and each other. Then, they join in the center of the ice for stretching and a rundown of practice. Aaron and I both agree, the hardest part of Hockey practice was trying to skate. The players make skating seem so effortless, when in reality, it takes a lot of practice and skill. It took about 30 minutes for us to get laced up and onto the ice. Aaron was the first to go out on the ice, with me following behind. Unfortunately, our skating got off to a rough start, as soon as Aaron stepped on the ice, his contact popped out. I wasn’t aware of this, so I continued to skate and ended up skating overtop of it, leaving him visionless in one eye. The rest of practice went well. We didn’t have any padding or gloves so we were never handed a hockey stick. We, and by we I mean I, had some major trouble with skating. After about five minutes, I had to leave the ice because I was way too scared. Aaron, on the other hand, did great, despite not being able to see. The majority of the practice they left us alone but it’s important to note, the aggressiveness during games is not just for show, it’s the exact same during practice. Hockey is nowhere near an easy sport and it’s not for people who easily bruise, you have to be willing to take a few hits. - Hailey Brothag & Aaron Houck
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What is your biggest asset on the ice? My greatest asset on the ice is my defensive ability to stop the other team’s offense and break up plays. If you could play college hockey anywhere, where would you go and why? If I could play college hockey anywhere I would choose Boston University some of the greatest players to ever play have came out of their and they have such a historic program, it would be a dream come true to play for them. When did you first start getting into hockey and why? I first started getting into hockey around eight years old, my brother had played for a while and my dad has always been a huge hockey fan.
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