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GEETA RAO AIMS TO WOW

The personalities of your favorite staff members might just surprise you.

Northview graduate Oliver Cooper tells TSP about his time in Project X.

Freshman Geeta Rao hopes to impress us with her many talents.

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THE STUDENT PRINTS Sylvania Northview High School

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Volume 86, Issue 9

April 3, 2012

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Molly Porterfield

Staff Writer

A&E Editor

The Science Olympiad team was able to sleep in before heading to their regional tournament, as they did not have to leave until 6 o’clock in the morning, two hours later than the usual 4 a.m. Those extra couple of hours of sleep must have refreshed the Olympians’ minds, because the team was extremely successful at Regionals March 3, according to coach and chemistry teacher Andy Roth. “This was our best Regionals ever,” Mr. Roth said. Science Olympiad consists of 23 different events including Remote Sensing, Sounds of Music, Chemistry Lab, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, Water Quality and Experimental Design. Students typically participate in three events, although some do compete in four. They usually compete in their categories in groups of two or three, depending on the event. “One of the events that I do is Chemlab, and basically what you do in that particular event is take a test on chemistry while also doing a lab,” said senior Gold team competitor Adeel Tausif. Tausif placed first in both Chemistry Lab with Colin McCloskey and Anatomy and Physiology with senior Lindsey Loss. He also placed second in Disease Detectives with junior Veronica Czernik and third in Thermodynamics with senior Dominic Fabiilli. The Regional tournament determines which teams qualify for States. If a team overall receives one of the top five positions, it qualifies. Science Olympiad had two teams compete, the Gold team and the Black team, which are considered to be the A and B teams. Both teams qualified as the Gold team received first place for the third time in a row and the Black team received fourth place, its highest finish ever. “We put a lot of work into everything we do and it is a great feeling knowing that we succeeded,” sophomore Black team competitor Marissa Milliron said. Milliron placed third in Forestry with freshman Sejal Shah and first in Water Quality with junior Andy McMacken. However, state rules dictate that only one team can represent a school at the State tournament, so the Gold team will be representing Northview April 28 at Ohio State University, according to Mr. Roth. “I was very proud of us because we [the Gold team] won for the third time in a row. We set team records for both teams,” Mr. Roth said. The tournaments are based on a point system in which a certain number of points are awarded according to placement in an event. For example, first place adds one point to the team total, second place adds two points and so on. The goal is to have the lowest total of points possible. Both teams set new records in both point values and receiving medals. The Gold team had 73 points, the lowest number at the tournament, and received 14 medals. The Black team had 136 points and received seven medals. “We all worked really hard and Mr. Roth led us well,” sophomore Gold team competitor Julia Nistel said. Nistel placed

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THE NEXT TIME you’re walking down the street and a pesky pebble finds its way into your shoe, give it a chance before tossing it aside. Sophomore Ben Pifer might take the opportunity to sharpen his skills in rock knowledge. Pifer competes in the event Rocks and Minerals. first in both Remote Sensing with junior Thomas Needham and Experimental Design with Loss and senior Sara Metcalf.

Disease Detectives: Veronica Czernik & Adeel Tausif Dynamic Planet: Veronica Czernik & Katelyn Work Forensics: Sara Metcalf & Ben Pifer Towers: Eric Hojnacki Experimental Design: Shailen Shah, Andy McMacken & Kyle Boyers Gravity Vehicle: Steven Knapik

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Anatomy and Physiology: Lindsey Loss & Adeel Tausif Chemistry Lab: Colin McCloskey & Adeel Tausif Experimental Design: Lindsey Loss, Sara Metcalf & Julia Nistel Gravity Vehicle: Eric Hojnacki & Dominic Fabiilli Remote Sensing: Thomas Needham & Julia Nistel Rocks and Minerals: Ben Pifer & Marisa Winner Technical Problem Solving: Dominic Fabiilli & Thomas Needham Robot Arm: Steven Knapik Water Quality: Marissa Milliron & Andy McMacken

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Fermi Questions: Thomas Needhan & Sara Metcalf Water Quality: Veronica Czernik & Sindhya Rajan Anatomy and Physiology: Sami Leslie & Ellen Tolson Forestry: Marissa Milliron & Sejal Shah Technical Problem Solving: Paul Latorre & Steven Knapik

MedTech I & II compete in HOSA event Sam Good

Ready, set, States! On March 22 and 23, 48 Med Tech HOSA students traveled down to Columbus, Ohio for HOSA state competitions. Remember the Just Dance fundraiser? That was juniors Sam Good and Amanda Johnson’s project for HOSA. The event they participated in was Community Awareness. They raised awareness of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) at Northview and in the community. They had to create a portfolio summarizing their event, telling judges what they learned and what they did to raise awareness. Another event that was popular among the students was Health Career Display. The students had to research a career that they were interested in pursuing and create a display board representing their information with props. NV juniors Kasey Martishius and Taylor

Perry did their Health Career Display on a General Surgeon. They made a miniature operating room that lit up and used little dolls for the doctors and patients. “I was really excited. I felt we had some projects that are state winners. The students were very competitive at the state level,” Junior Med Tech teacher Dawn Soldner said. Alongside Martishius and Perry, NV junior Alli Wipf and Southview junior Abby Osinski did their Health Career Display on a Medical Examiner. Their display included a handmade doll with its insides open. They made tools that this job includes out of clay and displayed it on the side of their board. “I’m was so excited. I was pumped to hang out with everyone from my Med Tech class and to meet kids from around the state,” Wipf said. NV won all three places for health career display. Martishius and Perry took first, SV juniors Zahraa Mahmoud and Lila Dargham took second, and Wipf and Osinski took third.

The students left NV at 7:45 a.m. and rode down to Columbus to the Tolles Career and Technical Center and competed until late in the evening. The next morning, they woke up and headed back over to Tolles Career and Technical Center where the winners were announced. “It was a great experience and I will remember it forever, ” junior Taylor Pohlman said. NV had 13 winners altogether. Seniors Amber Short and Mikayla Stanley took first place in CERT Skill (Community Emergency Response Team), junior Taylor Pohlman took second place in Pharmacology, SV junior Hannah Rowland took first place for Outstanding HOSA chapter, SV senior Katie Hawk placed third in Physical Therapy, SV junior Amber Below placed third in Clinical Specialty, and SV senior Kevyn Cavanaugh placed first in Extemporaneous Speaking. The next stop for these state winners is Nationals in June in Orlando, Florida.

OPINIONS

FEATURES

A&E COMING UP

Staff Writer

National Honor Society relieved those who suffered from over stuffed dressers and closets from March 12 to the 23 by holding a clothes drive sponsored by Easter Seals. All clothes collected were used by Easter Seals to be sold to make money to buy special equipment and other items needed for specific disabilities. Students, teachers and the rest of the Sylvania community were encouraged to donate clothes, shoes and coats to support Easter Seals. March 23, NHS students helped load the clothes into their cars to deliver to Tam-o-Shanter to be collected the next day. The students then helped collect clothes from people potentially donating at the expo at Tamo. Those who brought in clothes to Tam-o-Shanter were offered a chance to win a Nook. Approximately ten garbage bags of clothes were collected from about 25 donors. A raffle took place for those who donated any number of clothing items. Prizes including a $50 Westfield Mall gift card, a $25 Bravo’s gift card, a $15 Chipotle gift card and a $10 Koala Berry gift card. Mrs. Brienne Laskey, senior Andrea Binz, junior Amanda Binz, and sophomore Carolynn McCartney were the winners of these gift cards.

NHS acceptance letters expected Michelle Jacobson Staff Writer

Nearing the end of third quarter junior year means one thing, National Honor Society recommendations. NHS sent over 80 letters to students who were qualified. These students entered the fast paced highway of high school back in their freshman year and have been headed toward NHS qualifications ever since. The qualifications make up the four pillars including, scholarship (maintaining a 3.6 GPA or higher,) character, leadership and service. The road to acceptance does not stop there as council members also look for students who are involved at NV as well as outside of school. The council is made up of five faculty members from each department, according to NHS advisor, NV Librarian Darla Omey. One of the requirements for applicants is to complete a written essay about a leadership role they have. Each student is to write about experiences they have had with that role and how its affected them. “We want to get to know the students primarily in their essay and what leadership qualities they have,” Mrs. Omey said Students were gearing up to send in applications as they went around getting teacher’s signatures, letters of verification for outside school activities, writing essays and keeping up their grades. The council looks for well-rounded students who are involved and show academic excellence, according to Mrs. Omey. After much anticipation the letters with results for admittance will be sent the week before Spring Break. Those who are accepted will be invited to attend a banquet held April 24 where students will recite an “oath,” committing them to NHS. Now, as official NHS students, they have to keep their eyes on the new road, as they must abide by the standards of the four pillars. Although some students applying may not gain acceptance, they are still in the race because the fall of their senior year will offer them a second chance to reapply. “I love being on NHS and I am so proud of everyone for their hard work and it is a great organization to be a part of,” NHS President senior Travis Bihn said.

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Do you know pop culture better than you know current events?

Band Aid Storms the Stage

April 5 - Sugarland at Huntington April 19 - 22 Rumors at the PAC June 29 - Josh Turner at Centennial

SPORTS Hockey returns home after state win

The Student Prints

NEWS

DOMINATES the state “I had stopped breathing three minutes into my final speech. I couldn’t think about what was happening,” junior Will Henrichs said, referring to his final debate round this year - the final round of Policy debate at the State tournament. Heinrichs and his partner, senior Luke Zona, were runners-up for the State Championship title in Policy debate. Teammates Moe Dean and Andrew Newmyer, both seniors and team captains, took third in the state overall.

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“While I’m glad we placed third and second at States, it was an unhappy tournament. Even though Moe and I still have Nationals, States marks the end of our debate career. I know that debate will be one of the things I will miss most from high school, thinking that it’s over is a sad thought.”

Underclass awards praise efforts

On March 22, the performing arts center was filled with 100 freshmen and sophomores who were attending an academic awards ceremony; with friends and family supporting them. Students needed a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in order to be invited to attend. A committee of ten teachers organized and handed out the awards to students, according to Principal Steve Swaggerty. “When I walked up to get my award from Mrs. (Carolyn) Kaminski, I actually dropped it,” said sophomore Sydney Bihn. This was Bihn’s second year attending and she hopes to continue attending academic award ceremonies until she graduates. According to Bihn, senior Travis Bihn said a few words about National Honor Society and how they can be a part of it their senior year. Sophomore Nate Wood didn’t drop his award, but he had another problem to overcome, crutches. “The whole night my biggest fear was falling, other than that it was an enjoyable experience,” said Wood. - Meghan Keene

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“We would have never done as well as we did without the help and research of our coaches and teammates. I’m just so lucky to have Andrew as a partner and couldn’t be happier about Luke and Will making it to finals.”

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“Getting to finals at States was great. I felt motivated, which made me do the best I ever have. I’m going to miss Will next year as I go on to college.”

Annual charity held by NV government Features Editor

Every year, each grade’s Class Government and Student Government holds its own philanthropy project. This year, the Northview Governments collaborated to hold a school wide philanthropy project. The charity Northview supported was Mom’s House, which is an organization that supports single mothers in Toledo trying to finish their education. “I’m really excited to be doing a local charity, especially one that helps single moms get back on their feet. It’s just one thing to help better our community,” Student Body President Chandler Austin said. Students were instructed to bring in items to any of their teachers throughout the day. Items students could bring in included non-perishable snacks, diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, office supplies, children’s gifts, mom’s gifts, batteries and cleaning supplies. Chemistry teacher Andy Roth won because

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his students brought in the most donations. He received a giftcard to spend on his classes however he chooses. Donations were collected March 12 to March 23. “This is one of the few charities I know that the recipients are also the participants. They have to work at Mom’s House and watch other Mom’s children. I believe in this charity because it is helping young women overcome poor choices to better themselves and because they’re willing to do that, they deserve our support,” Sophomore Class Adviser Mr. Perry Lefevre said. To learn more about Mom’s House please visit momshousetoledo.org.

Will “I had just gotten back from my pep talk with David, and gotten my high five from him, when I walked back into the room. I saw 60 people and it hit me - I realized ‘I am now in the State Finals.’ It was nerve wrecking - just the weirdest feeling.”

April 3, 2012

OPINIONS

“Kony 2012”: big deal or bandwagon activism? When the Kony 2012 video was uploaded on March 5, not many people were familiar with the name Joseph Kony. However, the video soon became a viral sensation with over 83 million views on YouTube. According to telegraph.co.uk/ news, the majority of the video’s views were from American teenagers. Only a very small amount of the views were from people in African countries. “People were getting caught up in ‘Kony Mania,’” junior Molly Wheeler said. If you have not yet seen the video, it is directed by Jason Russell and is nearly a half an hour long. It tells the story of a man named Joseph Kony and his reign of terror as the leader of a rebel group in Uganda. Kony has led a rebel group called the Lord’s Resistance Army (L.R.A.) for over 20 years and is charged with committing over 10,000 murders and abducting and enslaving over 24,000 children, according to history. com. Russell spent time in Uganda and made friends with a boy named Jacob. Jacob was featured in the video sharing his story of being kidnapped by the L.R.A. and forced into a child army, where he was brainwashed and forced to kill and mutilate innocent people. The video concludes by stating its purpose: Make Joseph Kony and his crimes famous so that he can be captured and brought to justice. The video is very touching and inspiring and created a huge viral sensation after hitting social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. “I didn’t like how everyone shared the video on Facebook and all wanted to ‘Fight Kony,’ but two days later everyone forgot about it. I didn’t feel like it was very sincere,” Wheeler said. However, shortly after the video was released, many people harshly criticized it, saying the video was inaccurate and was doing more harm than good to present-day Uganda. Joseph

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Kony committed crimes in Uganda, but he and the L.R.A. have not been in Uganda for over seven years. They are now located in the jungles of the Congo. Many accused the video of oversimplifying the situation, saying that capturing Joseph Kony will not be as easy or simple as the video makes it seem. Others are angry that the video aims to make Kony “famous,” saying no one deserves fame for the heinous crimes he committed. When a charity organization showed the film to a group of Ugandan citizens in northern Uganda, they began a riot and threw rocks at the screen. Future screenings of the video in Uganda were cancelled. “If you really cared, you would do something more about it than just watch a video,” Wheeler said. On March 15, less than two weeks after the release of the Kony 2012 video, Russell was apprehended by police because he was running through the streets of San Diego naked, yelling obscenities and beating the ground with his fists. He was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol but he was treated at the hospital for dehydration, malnutrition and exhaustion. Russell’s wife, Danica Russell, told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement concerning her husband’s episode, “[Jason’s incident resulted from] the great mental, emotional and physical shock his body has gone through in these last two weeks. Even for us, it’s hard to understand the sudden transition from relative anonymity to worldwide attention.” Russell did not expect the video to receive the publicity or achieve the level of popularity that it did. According to his wife, Russell’s recovery could take months. “I feel like the credibility of the cause was tainted by the actions of the director [Russell] after the video became popular,” junior Nadeen Sarsour said.

I DIDN’T LIKE HOW EVERYONE SHARED THE VIDEO ON FACEBOOK AND ALL WANTED TO ‘FIGHT KONY,’ BUT TWO DAYS LATER EVERYONE FORGOT ABOUT IT. I DIDN’T FEEL LIKE IT WAS VERY SINCERE. -Molly Wheeler, junior

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When I first watched the video, I was astounded. It seemed unbelievable to me that a man could commit crimes like that and get away with it. In the weeks after the video was released, people began to criticize it and Russell went crazy, I feel like the video and the organization behind it lost some of its credibility. It was interesting to me that the day that the video came out, most everyone, including myself, believed it without even questioning it or doing further research. In the days and weeks after the video came out, it was apparent that there was more than one side to this story. It shows that I cannot just believe everything I hear. I do believe that the organization behind the Kony 2012 campaign has great intentions and Joseph Kony needs to be apprehended as soon as possible. However, the video should have incorporated more information about the background of the L.R.A. and Joseph Kony’s crimes. Russell definitely should have mentioned that Kony was not even located in Uganda anymore. It is an important lesson to learn that just because we see or read something on the Internet does not mean it is a fact. However, there is still an Photo courtesy of invisiblechildren.com important idea to take away from the Kony 2012 video. The fact that so many people did not know about Joseph Kony, who is responsible for so much death and destruction, makes me realize how little I know or understand about the rest of the world. When I compare my trivial high school problems to the problems experienced by those affected by Joseph Kony’s crimes, I realize how small my troubles really are. No matter how it is done, Joseph Kony needs to be captured and brought to justice. Anyone who commits those crimes needs to face the consequences. - Rachel Bules

OGTs should be later in the day, early dismissal schedule implemented The Ohio Graduation Tests are a week of boring testing for underclassmen and going out to breakfast with friends for the upperclassmen that have already passed the tests. Statewide, students are taking the OGTs. You would think because of this, you could go out to breakfast with friends from other schools, too– right? Apparently not. In some schools in the Toledo area, sophomores do not begin the OGTs until around noon. If Northview switched to an early dismissal schedule, it would fix my, and other students’, issues of wanting to hang out with friends from other early dismissal schools like Whitmer and Springfield, but it also could help NV students’ test results.

If NV sophomores took the OGTs in the afternoon and school ran on an early dismissal schedule, they would be able to have breakfast and lunch and would be better fueled and prepared for the tests compared to the 7:30 a.m. start. Also, sophomore teachers could review last minute. Students would be more awake because of the later start time. If you’re an afternoon person, like a lot of high schoolers are, tests are a lot easier to take sixth period than they are first or second period. Maybe more students would pass all of their OGTs if they could take them later in the afternoon. Everyone knows that students text in schools. They all have their ways around it. The

way we do OGTs now, after their morning tests, the sophomores can text friends from other schools and give them advice for the exam. The OGTs are not that difficult in the first place. However, if your friend at Springfield is bad at geometry, warning them that the math OGT had a lot of geometry on it would give them a chance to run to a math teacher or super study how to find an area of a triangle before they take their test (b*h/2, by the way). For us upperclassmen, we may not get to sleep in, but we would get out around 11:50, which is when Whitmer releases their juniors and seniors. Then we have the rest of the day to chill, do homework (yeah, right…) and hang out with friends not only from NV and

Southview, but also from Whitmer, Springfield and other schools that have an early dismissal schedule. As much as I wish the district would change this, it is too late. The tests have already passed and I enjoyed my week of IHOP breakfasts with my fellow seniors. But for you sophomores that just finished your OGTs, and for juniors that have been done for a year now, maybe next year you can celebrate being upperclassmen with people from other schools too. For freshmen, fight this and you can pass your tests much easier next year when you have more food in your body and you are more alert, awake and ready to take your tests. - Savannah King

Could allowing texting in hallways AP students should be deter students from texting in class? exempt from second

semester exams instead of studying for two tests

Cell phones can be seen everywhere throughout the school, sneaking behind desks, hiding in purses, and lying in the pockets of passing students. Of course the school policy states that cell phones are to be turned off and put away, regardless of if they are in the classroom or hallway. This rule is enforced by the administration. They usually take a phone if they see it and the student typically receives a demerit. But is the enforcement of the rule necessary in the hallways? The reason for banning phones in the classroom is to prevent cheating and to keep students focused on the lesson. So are they afraid

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“STUDENTS CAN SNEAK PHONES ANYWHERE, SO LET’S MAKE THIS EASIER AND BETTER FOR EVERYONE AND JUST ALLOW WHAT’S ALREADY HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL.”

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students will cheat in the halls? No, the reason phones are not permitted in the halls is relatively simple, manners. High school is a time for molding students into society’s genuine polite image and walking around with a cell phone lodged in one’s ear is not a part of this image. But what can it harm to allow the usage of cell phones if it is common sense for most students to know when it is and isn’t appropriate to use cell phones in public anyway. So where is the issue? For example, we know when in line for the bank we can use them, but when talking to the clerk we can’t. It’s almost insulting that they think they have to teach us that by shoving a pointless rule down our throats. If it is from a politeness standpoint then why bother anyway? We all use phones outside of school and we will continue to whether they get banned here or not. We, as students, are intelligent enough to know we have to put away our phones during class. There is no issue there. By making cell phone usage acceptable in the

Photo by Stephanie Smith

Texting in the hallways could discourage students from texting in class, since at the end of the period they could whip their phones out again. In the hall, phones couldn’t be used to possibly cheat or to distract their focus from a lesson. halls there will be less of a chance students will text in class, seeing that they would know in a few minutes they could anyway. I’ll be honest, I text in almost every class I have. And if I were actually allowed to text in the halls, I would not even consider risking it during class. Students can sneak phones anywhere, so let’s make this easier and better for everyone and just allow what’s already happening throughout the school. -Henry Gray

Imagine you are at home, with books piled to the brim of your overflowing desk, homework papers covering the work area and practicetest booklets scattered and marked up. Does that sound like the tranquil environment one needs to focus? There are a lot of tough weeks during school for students in every grade, ranging from OGTs to SATs. Now imagine taking OGTs, SATs, ACTs, AP tests, exams and having homework and tests in the meantime. Not to mention those of us who are involved in extracurricular activities and have jobs to balance as well. That is a lot to put on one plate. Schools think that piling all of this stuff is beneficial and even essential in preparation for college. While this proves to be true to an extent, too much at one time can actually hinder a student’s ability to succeed at achieving the standards that colleges hold. To make things a little less stressful, students who take the AP test shouldn’t be required take the exam in that class. “I think students should get an exemption from finals if they voluntarily take the AP exams,” senior Adeel Tausif said. “They are as hard as, if not harder than, any exam a teacher would give.” Many students are familiar with the AP tests that come around the corner at the same time as exams. For those who are unfamiliar, an AP test is an exam over tested material taught at a college level. Anyone scoring a 3 or higher (or in other words passing this test) is exempted from taking the course in college, ultimately saving hundreds of dollars. If this test is already over learned things, why do students have to take another exam for that class? There are already so many other things going on; two exams for one semester of class seems unnecessary. There are alternatives to lean toward instead of exams. For example, teachers could use second semester grade averages for an exam grade. “If you studied once for the AP test, it’s pretty pointless to take another exam over it,” junior Morgan Rondinelli said, “one alternative to an exam could be a project.” Stress, as we have heard before, is good for us. It keeps us attentive, alert and helps keep us focused. However, this only holds to be true to an extent. Sometimes, too much stress can decrease attentiveness, concentration and can be detrimental to academic success. Due to the importance of the AP tests, students deserve a little lenience from the teachers to be exempt from an exam. Not only would the students be more relaxed and have a clearer state of mind while taking the AP test, they might even score higher than if they had just been studying for both the test and the exam all night. - Juanita Vasquez

The Student Prints

OPINIONS Are kids these days out of

Photo illustration by Justin Scherley

KIDS OF ALL AGES are acting older than they truly are. Everyone is seeing the changing behavior in many age groups, but just who is to blame for this change?

“I want always to be a boy, and have fun.” This quote from the very popular Disney movie Peter Pan should be the motto for all kids to follow. Kids are in such a hurry to grow up; they want to be independent and want nothing to do with their parents. What’s funny is that kids do not realize what being a “grown up” means. They are under the impression that it means they get to drink, smoke, wear provocative clothing and swear. C’mon, do we really see our parents going out smoking, getting drunk in their short shorts and throwing swear words every which way? “My parents influence me to do the best I can, to follow my dreams and to go for the gold. If you ask me, drugs would get in the way of my dreams and my future,” junior Jenna Forgette said. Kids need to understand that a lot of negative things they do now are going to hurt them in the future. They also don’t realize that what they are doing is bad. Quite a few times I’ve seen eighth graders outside of school smoking, fifth graders swearing or seventh graders fighting. We’ve all been to Festirama and we all know about the fights that happen there. It’s almost ironic how every year, it’s the seventh and eighth graders fighting. Apparently this is the “new thing.” It always seems as if they are trying to draw attention to themselves, because they either video tape it and post it online or brag about how they “won” the fight afterward via Facebook.

Speaking of Facebook, social networking has become part of teens’ everyday life and could most definitely be an influence to many decisions they make. It’s not only social networking like Facebook and Twitter, but television as well that influences kids to do a lot of things they would not normally do. “Teenagers only act the way they do because they watch shows like Jersey Shore on television that influence them to make bad decisions,” sophomore Ashley Ingle said. As human beings, we naturally compete for attention, but the younger kids should realize that the way they’re trying to get attention isn’t going to get them into anything but trouble. Instead of going out and making bad decisions, we, as teens in high school, should be influencing kids to do different things instead, like going to the park or playing baseball with friends. “With Sylvania, there are only limited activities to do. So some teenagers are lashing out by drinking and doing drugs to fill their free time with their friends,” senior Travis Bihn said. So what can you, as a neighbor, cousin or older sibling do? Be a better influence. I hear people all the time complaining about the younger generations and how “bad” they’re getting. They didn’t get there on their own; somewhere along the way, they were taught that that’s okay. Now that we are the influence, let’s teach them right from wrong. -Rachel Donnelly

Celebrity drama overshadows issues that matter Nicole Marston said. “Celebrity news has never really impacted my life in big way.” Stating your opinion can be scary, but I guarantee there is someone out there who shares your views as well. When reality television hook-ups and the new fashion trends for spring lead to forgetting about the real issues such as illnesses and education, there could be a problem. Being educated on world news can help you in certain situations, right? Government class is always having some kind of a discussion the day you decided to sit down and watch the news, so now you may have something to add to the conversation. Simply being aware of the gossip may not affect you negatively, but having a balance between what’s important and what’s not could be beneficial. Stories that are displayed on sites such as Youtube, Facebook and Twitter, could possibly reach out to a larger span of people. Unfortunately, the top discussions that take place have all been talked about before. People always seem to share a topic they are passionate about, so why not make a difference? Many people around the world don’t have enough food, water, and shelter. These are the kinds of issues we should be concerned about, not things like the social status of Jersey Shore cast members. If enough people care about an issue it can be recognized like it should be, which I believe is a beautiful thing. If you want to voice something important to you, go for it. Do not get drowned out by the silly gossip “news”. -Clare Aldrich

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How would you score on the Pop Culture vs. Current Events News Quiz? Illustration by Henry Gray

“Did you hear Snooki is pregnant?” This question, as well as many similar celebrity based inquires, have recently been circulating all over television and the internet. Although these trending topics catch people’s attention and serve as a conversation starter, I am starting to wonder what this information is useful for. The social statuses of reality stars, athletes and so-called “household names” have skyrocketed to the top of society’s concerns. When the aftershock of the news subsides, I don’t think that it even matters to people in the long run. If this information is just to fill time and start conversations, why not begin to recognize more substantial matters? “It’s irritating that every day citizens are not recognized by society, but celebrities that are potentially a bad influence are,” sophomore Halley Elchert said. Television and the internet are both huge influences in society today, which is a big reason people are sucked into gossip. People do not talk about the issues surrounding us because they do not know about it nine times out of 10. I find it hard to even believe that teens watch the news for anything but the weather and sports unless their parents are watching it. I do not believe that we lost sympathy for others going through tragedy; however, I do think things such as the latest show on MTV often overshadow the issues. “Anytime someone talks about celebrity gossip, it’s usually just a filler conversation anyway,” junior

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Guys asking girls to turnabout? Playing your gender role is the game at this year’s Turnabout. Women are in the kitchen and men out to work. Men pay the bills and women raise kids. These stereotypes of the 1950s have seen a small comeback at Turnabout recently. Although girls are given the chance to be sweet to their significant other and ask guys in some cute way, usually incorporating food, guys have been asking girls. Girls do not feel the need to defend this right and would even be impressed when guys ask them to Turnabout. It goes to show that chivalry these days, beats out feminism. But, girls still like to make sweet things for their guy. “I think it is fun to come up with ideas of ways to ask guys. I put a note in a cupcake,” sophomore Jordyn Martinez said. Many believe it is a good thing that girls can ask guys to Turnabout because it gives girls a chance to wear the pants in the relationship. Meanwhile, others believe it gives guys a well-deserved breather. “It gives guys a break from always asking the girls,” senior Kate Perna said. Even though most would think girls having all the pressure to ask a guy would be unnerving; that is not the case. Most feelings

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were that they were excited, anxious, and anticipating asking their sweetheart. “I feel like being in a relationship limits options on how to ask him because he knows it is coming, but I still try to be creative and make it special,” Perna said. Even though girls traditionally ask guys, it is almost more endearing when a guy asks a girl because it shows that he likes her so much he is willing to break that tradition and just ask her. “I think guys should ask girls if no one asks them,” Martinez said. Even though Perna is taken, her opinion mirrors Martinez’s. “If I were single, I would be excited that they liked me or wanted to go with me so badly that they asked me. I would never think badly of him,” Perna said. So boys should never be afraid to ask their special someone. Overall, I was surprised to discover that girls enjoy asking guys and would not be offended if a guy asked them to Turnabout. It just goes to show our society is so welcoming and has broken away from gender molds and it does not matter who asks whom - every one just wants to have a good time. -Vikki Hiznay

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I think guys should ask girls if no one asks them. -Jordyn Martinez, sophomore

Which celebrity is pregnant right now? A. Jennifer Aniston B. Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi C. Kim Kardashian D. Britney Spears

Which color did Beyonce name her baby after? A. Violet B. Pink C. Blue D. Burgundy

How long did Kim Khardashian’s marriage last? A. 42 days B. 72 days C. 100 days D. She never got married Which movie is not based on a book? A. Hunger Games B. The Help C. Twilight D. 21 Jump Street

Who’s had the most success from American Idol? A. Clay Aiken B. Chris Daughtry C. Carrie Underwood D. Kelly Clarkson

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Who won the Ohio Republican Primary? A. Rick Santorum B. Mitt Romney C. Newt Gingrich D. Ron Paul What’s the Vice President’s name? A. Dick Cheney B. John McCain C. Joe Biden D. Hillary Clinton

How many wrong-way highway accidents has NW Ohio had in the last month? A. Three B. Seven C. Five D. Two Where is Obama’s Affordable Healthcare Act currently being debated? A. Senate B. House of Representatives C. Various State’s Congresses D. Supreme Court

Which Cleveland-area high school experienced a school shooting? A. Chardon High School B. John Marshall High School C. St. Edward’s High School D. Magnificat High School

** Survey of 125 random students

THE STUDENT PRINTS Volume 86, Issue 9 Co-Editors-In-Chief: Jennifer Deng & Bridget Thomas Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editor: Libby Headman & Stephanie McCaskey Features Editors: Caitlin DeGross & Morgan Hawley Sports Editors: Drew Crandall & Blake Miller Opinions Editors: Savannah King & Kelsey Pomeroy Arts & Entertainment Editor: Molly Porterfield Business Editor: Vikki Hiznay Photo Editor: Jack Melick Staff Writers: Clare Aldrich, Amanda Binz, Rachel Bules, Rachel Donnelly, Maggie Figliomeni, Henry Gray, Sam Good, Michelle Jacobson, Meghan Keene, Colton Lulfs, Max Messinger, Jordan Rose, Skylar Rose, Darren Sheffield, Stephanie Smith, Juanita Vasquez, Casey Wittman. The Student Prints is the official student-produced newspaper of Sylvania Northview High School. It is distributed monthly at no charge to serve the purpose of informing students, faculty, staff, administration and the Sylvania community of current issues. Sylvania Northview High School hosts 1347 students, represented by 30 students on staff. The main goal of The Prints is to present coverage of events in an unbiased and accurate manner. The paper also respects the opinions and ideas of the entire NV community. Signed letters to the editors are encouraged and should be no longer than 300 words. All letters can be turned into the publications room, E-6. The Prints reserves the right to edit letters that contain grammatical errors, accuracy and profane or libelous comments. The newspaper staff is entirely responsible for the content of the paper and supports the First Amendment to the Constitution. Unsigned editorials published in The Prints are written by staff members, and agreed upon by a majority vote of the editorial board. The Prints is carefully examined by its staff and adviser prior to publication to prevent incorrect or libelous information. The newspaper staff does not endorse advertisements published in The Prints. Advertising specifications may be obtained by calling (419) 824-8708. Bylines are determined according to the original writer of the story. Corrections to The Prints will be made in the following issue. The newspaper follows the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines for punctuation and grammar. The Prints is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and Quill and Scroll. The Student Prints is produced at the address 5403 Silica Drive, Sylvania, OH 43560.

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introversion and extroversion lies in sensitivity to stimulation, according to psychologist Elaine Aron. People who are more sensitive to stimulation tend to be introverts. This explains introverted behavior; in order to compensate for stronger sensitivity, introverts prefer to spend some time alone in the calm and quiet. Extroverts, who have a higher threshold for stimulation, are thus more able to handle the hustle and bustle of loud parties and constant stimulation. This may explain the often outgoing personalities of extroverts. “Extroverts are more willing to share who they are and what they like with other people,” Mrs. Rhine said. “They are more o f t e n perceived as being likable because they seem to be happy people on the outside. Introverts are often perceived as being shy because they don’t show their emotions as much on the outside.” Mrs. Rhine considers herself an introvert. “I have a lot of acquaintances, but I choose to spend my time with my close friends,” Mrs. Rhine said. She described one of her past-times of riding her bike solo on the University Trail, explaining

JUST LIKE EXTROVERTED PEOPLE, INTROVERTED PEOPLE CAN STILL ENJOY SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND HAVE A GREAT TIME.

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how time spent alone allows her to recuperate her thoughts and let her mind wander. “It’s not that I’m unsocial,” Mrs. Rhine noted. And her track record surely proves it. As a dynamic and captivating teacher and a former president of her sorority, Mrs. Rhine exemplifies that introverted people are not necessarily shy or socially inhibited. “Being an introvert doesn’t mean you dislike socializing with others,” she said. “You just don’t necessarily have to have a ton of people around to enjoy yourself. I get a lot of enjoyment out of activities that I do alone.” While Mrs. Rhine winds down at the end of an eventful day with a soothing bath and a book, extroverted Principal Steve Swaggerty doesn’t seem to stop go-go-going until the minute he falls asleep. “I will fall asleep with the T.V. on,” Mr. Swaggerty said. “Having someone talking in the background makes me think.” Mr. Swaggerty’s inclination for social stimulation is apparent in his description of a perfect day. “I’d be up at a cottage with friends and family. We’d play cards, hang out, have a campfire, and swim,” he said. “I like being around other people.” Additionally, along with exercising and spending time with friends and family, he mentioned, “I might read a book.” At first, it seemed like Mr. Swaggerty shared this similarity with Mrs. Rhine in that both found reading to be relaxing and enjoyable. However, while Mrs. Rhine would prefer to relax with a good novel in solitude, further discussion revealed that Mr. Swaggerty would rather read along with others because having discussions is more enjoyable. “I like book clubs,” he said. “Being in a book club is motivation to read. I read so that I can listen to other’s perspectives on a book.” Extroverts like Mr. Swaggerty are not tired by social situations, but instead are energized by them. That’s what the difference between extroversion and introversion ultimately comes down to. It isn’t measured by how many friends you have, how often you go out or how loud you are. At the end of the day - literally - it’s all about how many energy coins you have in your bag.

Are you an INTROVERT or an EXTROVERT?

Answer Yes or No to the following questions. The more Yes’s you have compared to No’s, the more introverted you are. Most people score in the middle range, and can be classified as “ambiverts”.

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few close friends than go to a big party.

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communicate with people through Facebook, email, texts, and other forms of writing, rather than faceto-face.

3 I regularly set aside time to spend by myself. 4 I seem to care less than my peers about wealth, fame and status.

5 I prefer one-on-one

conversations to large group discussions.

6 People tell me that I’m a good listener. 7 I’m not a big risk taker. 8 I like working in an

uninterrupted space, rather than with several people around.

9 People describe me as softspoken or mellow. 10 I prefer not to show my work or discuss it with others until it is finished.

11 I don’t generally strike arguments with others, even if I might disagree. 12 I work most effectively when I am alone. 13 I tend to think before I speak. 14 I feel drained after being

out and about, even if I’ve enjoyed myself.

15. If I had to choose, I’d prefer a weekend with absolutely nothing to do to one with too many things scheduled. 16 I don’t enjoy multitasking. 17. I concentrate easily. 18 I would rather take a test

independently than work with others in a group project.

19. I like to celebrate birthdays on a small scale with only one or two close friends or family members, rather than have big parties. 20 Small talk makes me feel drained and tired.

quiz modeled after TIME magazine

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See how some of your favorite teachers scored on our quiz.

Mrs. Rhine

“I feel like I do well in groups and that sort of thing, but I have never had a huge group of friends, preferring to spend my time with a few people. I have always preferred to work alone, live alone, and spend some of my free time alone. Some people may say that sounds sad, but to me it is how I recharge my batteries.”

Mrs. Kaminski

“I really wasn’t surprised. I love working with large groups of students teaching, but I prefer small groups socially. I love reading and gardening to get away from the hubbub of everyday activities.”

Mr. Wachowiak

Mr. Roth

“It seems right- I am very conscious of my work and work very well alone, but also have no problems being in the spotlight or the center of attention or leading a group of people.”

“I feel the results were pretty accurate. It feels weird to analyze yourself.”

Ms. Huey

Mr. Swaggerty

“I enjoy getting together with groups of friends, spending time working with all of my students, and I can thrive in the chaos of large groups. But, I also love to read a book on my couch or just watch a movie alone.”

“I feel the results are fair because I love being around other people.”

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band aid 2012 benefiting ALS & MS

On March 25, the Performing Arts Center was filled with the sounds of student bands rocking their hearts out for two great causes. From 6:30-10:30 p.m, nine different bands took the stage, playing everything from Led Zeppelin to Christian rock to Maroon 5, and even some original songs. Throughout the show, WTOL newscaster Chrys Peterson, who emceed Band Aid 2012 along with counselor Jodi Hess, announced each band and drew the winners of the raffles. Students could purchase raffle tickets for $1 each, or six for $5, to win gift cards to Subway or American Eagle, a season pass to Centennial Quarry, tickets to Cedar Point and many other prizes. During the show, there were also two speakers from the ALS Association and the MS Society who shared information about the two diseases and how students could help continue the fight against MS and ALS. All of the proceeds from the show went to benefit the Northern Ohio chapter of ALS and the MS Society of Northwest Ohio in honor of two faculty members, cosmetology teacher Chris Jude and math teacher Melissa Belcher, who are battling these diseases. Overall, $1500 was raised through donations, according to Katie Mattimoe, one lead organizer of the event.

Spring break sound track Josh Pawelczyk; Altars of Athens

-Kelsey Pomeroy and Stephanie McCaskey

Luke Barrick, Emilio Alvarado & Josh McAfee; The Farther I Fall

Spring Break is just over the horizon, and to help kick off your vacation, whether it be at the beach, city, or home, we have compiled a mix of songs to fit your vacation needs. So relax, kick back and add these songs to pump you up for the best week of your life. -Amanda Binz and Libby Headman

at the beach... “The One That Got Away” Katy Perry

“We Owned the Night” Lady Antebellum

“You Make Me Feel” Cobra Starship

“Check Yes Juliet” We the Kings

Davidson Baker; Ascension

in the city... Henry Gray; solo artist

“Fine by Me” Andy Grammar

“Feel so Close” Calvin Harris

“What a Feeling”

Alex Gaudino feat. Kelly Rowland

“Too Close”

Andy Edinger & Mick Roby;

Alex Clare

Oneironaut

on a roadtrip...

Josh McAfee; Archetype

“Drive By” Train

“Moves like Jagger” Maroon 5

“Blackout”

Breathe Carolina

“Springsteen” Eric Church

Paul Latorre; 44 Days

in your backyard... “Say You Like Me”

Sarah Powazki & Nathan Powazki;

We the Kings

Fearless Call

“Call Me Maybe” Carly Rae Jepsen

“What Makes You Beautiful” One Direction

“Glad You Came” The Wanted

Photos by Colton Lulfs and Sharaya Angell

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W h at i s a H i p s t e r ?

By Vikki Hiznay

“Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20’s and 30’s that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter,” according to urbandictionary.com. Common ways to spot a so-called hipster are: black-rimmed glasses, Starbucks, shirts with funny, thought-invoking phrases, flannel plaid button-downs, skinny jeans and Skullcandy headphones. If you ever have the overwhelming desire to meet tons of new hipster friends, common places to spot them are: coffee shops, Urban Outfitters, Heritage 1981, camping out, stargazing and other places you probably have never even heard of.

Obscure Jokes

I really love cats. - junior Kayla Kirk

(that no one’s heard of) • Person 1: Have you Heard the hipster joke? Person 2: I have it on Vinyl • If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, will the hipster buy the album? • How did the hipster burn his tongue? He drank his coffee before it was cool. • How many hipsters does it take to screw in a lightbulb? It’s an obscure number you’ve probably never heard of. • Why did the Hipster cross the road? To get to the other starbucks

How to Be A Hipster

• Talk about your espresso and how you like it black. • Buy an espresso. • Use the phrases “ironic” and “you’ve probably never heard of it” a lot. • Write deep thoughts on napkins. • Have a weird exotic pet like a Hedgehog, chinchilla or iguana. • Get a Tumblr. • Blog about how much Facebook and Twitter stink. • Listen to music someone has never heard of, ever. • Talk about politics and cats in the same sentence. • Be educated - better plan for college!

Dressing Like A Hipster

I only listen to music on vinyl, my moustache is exquisite and I only buy food at local markets. - junior andy edinger

• Never brush your hair: dread locks are encouraged. • Dye your hair some crazy color, maybe shave half your head. • Wear lots of celestial looking patterns with galaxies or stars on them. • Wear 3-D glasses with the lenses popped out. • Buy a sweater from Savers or other thrift stores. • boys - wear tight, v-neck shirts, at least 6” of chest hair would be ideal, girls - t-shirts should be baggy, from a boyfriend’s closet. • Converse sneakers - ‘nuff said. • Carry an expensive camera and have no idea how to use it.

Q: What would you define a hipster to be? Kayla: A lone wolf, wAndering in the woods, by itself. Andy: Someone that is incredibly sophisticated, and is better than everyone around them. Mick: Someone who shows interest in the counterculture and often is pretentious to the subject. Q: What are some hipster things you do: planking, coning, or some other new hipster trend? Kayla: Sometimes I go out on my roof alone and read a book. Andy: I like to sit in coffee shops listening to smooth jazz while surfing the web on my macbook. Mick: Sometimes I go to coffee shops and thrift stores.

Student What are you involved in here at NV?

Orchestra, Speech and Debate, Varsity Tennis, and Student/ Class Government

In what are you involved orchestra wise?

Toledo Youth Orchestra, Regional Orchestra, District I Honors Orchestra

Spotlight

How long have you been playing Violin? 10 years

What inspired you to get involved in Speech and Debate?

Jennifer Deng. Oh, and maybe the pen flip. And slightly the fact that debate is related to practicing law.

Jazz is so freaking good. - junior Mick Roby

Q: What about your style, would you say, makes you a hipster? Kayla: I get dressed in the dark. Andy: I don’t really think I’m a hipster, I’m way too cultured and unique for that and you probably haven’t even heard of any music i like. Mick: The thick framed glasses, the bag I carry and a taste in unpopular music. Maybe the newsboy hats too...

Photos by Vikki Hiznay and Savannah King, they’re such ironic photographers, you’ve probably never heard of them.

What do you eat for breakfast to fuel yourself through the day? Hot chocolate with marshmallows and Eggo cinnamon toast waffles. Or a granola bar.

What was your favorite part of Speech and Debate States? Hanging out with the other debaters from our district and eating gourmet brownies.

Photo by Jack Melick

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Mandy Binz

Spring is here, and with Turnabout over and warm weather on the way, you may be starting to think of summer love. If you’ve been crushing on a girl for some time, or want to start searching for the perfect ‘one’, the time to start is today. With hot summer days just around the corner, you are going to need to be smart, suave and smooth to get the girl of your dreams. Follow these plans to transition from a bumbling, shy guy to the man who can sweep her off her feet.

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Before you try to snag the girl of your dreams, you have to be sure that you actually like the person. If you already have somebody in mind, great! If not…

How is she going to know you exist if you’ve never even said hello?

Dip your toe into the kiddie pool of small talk. Is she into sports? Ask her how her March Madness Bracket went. Is she in your class? Talk about how completely unfair that last quiz was. (What test isn’t?)

Do: Make sure you have similar interests. It would be boring to try to have fun with someone who loves to read when the last thing you read was Sparknotes.

Don’t:

Go for anybody and everybody. To have success with this tactic, you must avoid being a player. Girls can see right through that, and trust me, they will.

Do: Say “hi” when you’re pass-

ing in the hallway, when you walk into class, or if you see her in commons or study hall.

Don’t: Text her, send her a facebook message, email her, send a pigeon letter through her window or any non faceto-face actions. Everybody is familiar with the next-day awkwardness that comes after texting someone you never talk to in person. Avoid it at all costs.

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Do: Keep it light and casual. Talk about things you know she’s interested in and likes. If you don’t like what she likes... you should find someone else.

Don’t: Talk about yourself,

politics, religion or anything that’s sensitive, boring and could offend her.

You don’t want to overwhelm her by coming out of left field and talking to her every day – besides, you want to be smooth, not obvious. Take a day off today from the chit-chat. When you pass her at the point you usually say “hi”, give her a friendly smile but keep walking. You have places to be too, right?

Do: Give a genuine smile. Ob-

viously you like her, so this shouldn’t be too difficult.

Don’t: Ignore her. There’s a

difference between hard to get and giving someone the cold shoulder.

Simplicity is best. Giving her a genuine compliment will make her feel good and subliminally put you on her good side.

Do:

Compliment her on something that’s not physical. You can call her pretty, but subtle compliments such as “You’re so funny” work better and are less creepy.

Don’t: Give a weird stalker

compliment… such as “You wear that shirt every time we have an assembly” or “Almost every time we have a two hour delay you wear your hair up” ... No.

Photo by Catilin DeGross

Friday

Make her think This is the last day before the weekend, aka your one chance to say something daring and have the weekend to recover. If it doesn’t go well, you get two whole days to let the embarrassment fade, and if it works (which, if you’ve gotten this far, it probably will) it’ll leave her the whole weekend to think about you.

Do: Make a difference in your

schedule, or in something you say, that she will notice and think about.

Don’t:

Say anything overly flirtatious – it just makes people uncomfortable.

T uesday Saturday Monday Sunday Ask her out Live your life Catch Up Stop, Think & Plan Spend today with your friends, playing Skyrim or shooting hoops in your driveway. Take today to leave her time to think about you.

Go about your usual plans, hang out with your friends and relax.

A little flirting never hurt anybody, but make sure before you commit to a date that you really do want to go with this girl. You’ve had a full week to get to know her better and if you’ve followed these steps I guarantee you she’s been thinking of you.

Don’t:

Do:

Spend the weekend talking about her, or stressing out. She’s just a girl, honestly. Also, at this point your fingers may be tapping out facebook IMs or text messages, which you think are so casual-funny that she’ll definitely fall in love with you - don’t send them.

Come up with a simple date that’s original but not over the top.

Don’t:Come up with an elaborate, extensive date that’s going to be way over the line and would make her uncomfortable.

You’ve spent an entire week slowly laying on the charm, hoping to get this girl to notice you. Before you move to the last step, spend today talking and catching up on the weekend. It’ll show her you care about her plans and life.

If she says yes, congratulations! If she says no, hey, at least you tried. Plus, most girls will be so impressed with how nice and sweet you are that you’ll probably get approached by them and asked on a date yourself.

Do:

Do: Pick her up, ring her door-

Keep it light and casual. Hint that you should do something sometime and gauge her reaction. If it’s positive, proceed to day ten. If not, abandon ship.

Don’t:

Go on and on about how many people you were with, how many girls text you, etc.

bell and go somewhere casual.

Don’t:

Congratulate yourself and never call her. If you get her number, or she says yes and you stand her up, expect to be rejected for the rest of your high school life. Girls talk.

Tips from the girls: I would say yes if he came up and just started talking to me and wasn’t shy, that’s cute.

I would say no if he pushed I would say no if his friends his feelings on me too fast, too asked me for him, or made a seriously, or too soon. big deal about it.

Caitlyn Jones, 9

Katelyn Meyers, 11

Alia Alozaibi, 9

I would say yes if he asked I would say no if he texted or sent me facebook messages me out in person. instead of talking to me face to face. Natalia O’Donnell, 11 Shelby Rieger, 12 Morgan Isola, 10

I would say yes if he was casual about it and didn’t make it sound like a big deal.

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PROJECT X

Look around at your classmates. They all seem pretty normal for the most part, correct? Now imagine that one of them will become famous. Not just famous locally, but around the country. Meet Oliver Cooper. You may know him as Costa from the new, incredible movie Project X, a story about three nerdy high school students that throw the sickest party the big screen has ever seen. The party is all about “changing the game.” And it did. If you were in high school four years ago, you would have caught Cooper walking the halls of Northview. Impressed? Well, you should be. We had the chance to talk to Cooper about the making of the movie, his newfound fame and his high school experiences. He gave us some advice for future actors and actresses at NV. So now when you go to watch Project X, just imagine that only four short years ago, Oliver was just like you and who knows? Maybe The Student Prints will be writing a feature about your fame and success one day.

Caitlin and Jack: What was filming like on the set? Oliver: Fun and crazy, like the movie. There were over 300 extras and a real DJ. It truly was a party! C+J: Was your character anything like you in high school? O: No. My friends beg to differ. I was pretty laid back. C+J: Have you ever been to a party like the one in the movie? O: Nope. Threw a few in high school. Pretty good ones. No cops.

C+J: Tips for future actors? O: Don’t do it…hahaha jk. Just do it, don’t listen to anyone else. People didn’t want me to and look at me now.

C+J: What was it like seeing yourself on the big screen and all of your friends going to support you? O: It was funny to me and really crazy. I haven’t changed one bit [from the fame]. It’s really funny when people stop me in the street and freak out. C+J: Best moment at NV? O: The Turnabout assembly during my senior year. I did Richard Simmons and it was a hit. I had all the football guys in it so that made it that much funnier. C+J: Any future works? O: Project X sequel; The producers are talking about it and it would be really cool if it happened. C+J: Any shout outs for teachers/ the community? O: FAVORITE TEACHER, Mr. Melendez. I loved him!

“Just saw project x with @alexmarie_xo @REKremchek @maria_kamlowsky. BEST MOVIE EVER!!!” @jack_melick Photos Courtesy of Warner Brothers and The Cooper Family

Did the leave you hungry for more? By Molly Porterfield

Art by Henry Gray

“Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!” These words uttered enthusiastically by Effie Trinket have become one of the most famous lines spoken in the novel series, The Hunger Games. These words came to life March 24 when the best selling novel made a debut in theaters. People from all over the country lined up at midnight to snag the first look at the well-anticipated blockbuster film. Many Northview students were among the crowd at Rave Motion pictures at Westfield Mall at midnight. I, on the other hand, chose to see the movie opening day at 12:45 p.m. The theater was rather empty, which was to be expected because it’s only cool to go in the evening now a days. My palms were sweating from anticipation as I looked over at my fellow Hunger Games enthusiasts who were feeling much the same. In my mind I kept thinking, “This better be good.” A brief summary, for those of you who have not read the Hunger Games, is simple. The story takes place in the future where the government (the Capital) has total control over its citizens. America has been split up into 12 districts and each year “The Hunger Games” takes place. In order to scare its

citizens out of rebellion, a boy and a girl from each district, ages 12-18, are randomly chosen to take part in these games. These young people are considered to be “tributes” from each district. The games are a fight to the death with one survivor. The movie follows Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen (who volunteered for her sister) from District 12 who are selected to be in the Hunger Games. As with most novel-to-movie situations, there were many pros and cons. The actors who portrayed each character were spot on. Josh Hutcherson is Peeta. He was a little awkward, as the novel described, while his compassion and smooth talking attitude was flawless. Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss, held her strong character in tact during those scenes where other characters were at their emotional heights. Liam Hemsworth (Gale, or Katniss’s best friend) was not in the movie much but I was glad to see that the director added in his emotional responses to what was happening during the Games. I believe this made for a good set up into the next film. Haymitch (the instructor for the District 12 tributes) turned out to be exactly how I expected him to be. Woody Harrelson played his character extremely

well. From a clever instructor to a sarcastic drunk, he stole the show. Effie Trinket, played by Elizabeth Banks, surprised me with how detailed and in character she was (including her flamboyant costume). If you have ever seen Elizabeth Banks, you would be shocked to see how she looks as Effie. She took over the character completely and had me convinced from the start. Along with the characters, the sets were extremely interesting as well. District 12 portrayed, to me, a poverty stricken community. It seemed almost like a thirdworld country with how the people lived. Yet it also seemed as if it were a scene from the fifties considering the men were expected to work in coal mines. The Capital, on the other hand, was very luxurious and wealthy in a very bizarre futuristic kind of way. Differences between the two were drastic. From hair to makeup to costumes, the creation of each scene was nothing less than stunning. This helped dramatize the idea of how the Capital was on top and in complete control by exaggerating their differences. Another positive was the fact that almost everything from the book was included in the movie. Many times movies cut out huge

chunks of the book leaving viewers confused with where the story plot is going. I thought the movie did include all the major points of the book even though the scenes may have seemed rushed or cut down a little bit. Though most everything was included, the beginning felt rushed and I was disappointed with how Katniss acquired the Mockingjay pin. Madge (the governor’s daughter) was completely cut out of the story and I thought she was an important aspect to how Katniss’s character develops later on. Of course, though there were scenes that I wished the filmmakers would have kept in the film, it is unrealistic to think that a movie could contain everything from the novel. I must say I would have been perfectly content with a four hour long Hunger Games movie with every scene included from the book, but I’m not too sure if all the 12 year old fans would be able to sit still for that long. I believe those who were involved in the making of the movie did the best anyone could do in making a decent movie from such an amazing novel. Viewers should remember that The Hunger Games is acting as a set up for the next two movies, Catching Fire and Mockingjay.

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Tennis stacked to win NLL title Blake Miller

Girls track eyes higher finish in NLL Blake Miller Sports Editor

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Ahhhhh, is an example of screaming you may hear when a tennis player hits the ball during a match. The Boys’ Tennis team looks to take the next big step this season and win the Northern Lakes League championship. The team fared quite well last season as they finished with an overall record of 13-3 (5-2 NLL). The team’s only league losses were to Perrysburg and rival Southview. With almost every starter returning from last season, fourth year Head Coach Mark Fisher has a team that might just take home the hardware. “As a team, I think we can win the whole thing,” senior Brandon Rachwal said. After just recently finishing up their tryouts, the Varsity team is comprised of Rachwal, seniors Jimmy Stevens, Spencer Georgetti, Brandon Morgan, Andrew Newmyer and juniors Shailen Shah, Mohan Sharma, Mitch Hering, Mukund Sharma and C.J. Horvath. District qualifiers from last season include Rachwal in singles and Stevens and Georgetti in doubles. After being named second team AllNLL last season, Stevens looks to make the most of his senior season. Stevens put in more work than anyone on the team over the off season as he continuously put in hard work at Shadow Valley in order to contend Rachwal for the first singles spot. “I am hoping to have a great season myself and as a team. We have a great chance of taking the NLL title home,” Stevens said. Morgan began playing tennis in seventh grade but never wanted to play competitively until his sophomore year when he decided to join the team. Morgan did not just start out on the Varsity team, however. He had to put in two whole years of hard work and conditioning on the Junior Varsity squad his sophomore and junior years. It all came together this season when he finally made the Varsity cut. “It was satisfying to finally earn my Varsity spot my senior year after being on JV my first couple years,” Morgan said. Rachwal looks to continue building off his successful junior season that included being honored first team AllNLL. Rachwal hopes that this is the year he can make it to the NLL finals and play Perrysburg’s “protégée” player. “I plan on getting second in the NLL this season,” Rachwal said. The team will be competing at home after school today against Southview.

Baseball seniors ready to step up Max Messinger Staff Writer

After losing four All-League players to graduation, the baseball team needs the seniors to lead the team and extend the success from previous years. “It’s up to the seniors to step up and show the younger guys what it takes to win and to take a farther step than we did last year,” senior Jeff Small said. The Cats finished with an overall record of 19-9 last season, but fell short of an NLL title. The returning senior players that could make an impact include Second Team All-NLL pitcher Brandyn Hall, Honorable Mention selections shortstop Joey DiPofi and catcher Dalton Carter, along with pitcher Small and utility player Donnie Nagle. Juniors Kyle Kremchek, Aaron Archambeau, Aaron Paprocki and Connor Hartnett will also look to make their marks on the program this season. The Cats will start their season off by traveling to Hilton Head, South Carolina to play four games over Spring Break.

With their most talented team from top to bottom in recent memory, the Girls’ Track and Field Team looks to take over the competition. The team hopes to improve from their great finish last year as they finished third in the Northern Lakes League with an extremely young team that returns every varsity runner. Distance Coach Jodie Smith returns for her second season and leads one of the best distance groups in Northwest Ohio. After coaching the Boys’ Distance Team last season, Jerry Flowers takes over a young, but talented Girls’ Sprinting Team this upcoming season. “Our team goal is to place top three at leagues and we have some individuals that we think we can get to the state meet,” Coach Flowers said. Todd Baden takes over as coach of a very talented throwers team that includes senior Azaria Crenshaw and two time regional qualifier, junior Taylor Warner. Coach Baden is an expert in personal training and looks to be one of the top throwers coaches in the area as he will have his team in top physical form. He also hopes to improve the throwing form of a team that is very raw when it comes to the basics of having good form. “We look to have fun and continue improving week by week,” Coach Baden said. Grand Valley State bound runner, senior Alison Work, looks to take second to no one this season as she hopes to improve on her school records of 5:03.63 in the 1600-meter and 2:13.92 in the 800-meter. Work already is off to a tremendous start this season as she placed fourth at the indoor state meet in the 800-meter. “I plan on running the 800 and 1600 throughout the season and then sticking with the event I feel I will place the highest in at States,” Work said.

Photo by Audrey Miklovic

Practicing her starts is junior Kayla Kirk. The track team enjoyed the recent warm weather to get outside on their track instead of having to run around inside the building. Two of the most versatile athletes in the area include junior Janelle Noe and sophomore Alysha Welch. Noe returns as the NLL and District champion in the 300-meter hurdles, but that is not the only thing she can do. To go along with her phenomenal hurdling ability, Noe is one of the top mid-distance runners in the area as she runs on the record breaking 4x800 relay team and is an excellent 400-meter runner. “My goal is to win the NLL again in the 300-meter hurdles, then win Districts, and then hopefully qualify for States this season,” Noe said.

As a freshman last season, Welch won the District championship in the high jump as she outlasted Start senior Azia Bishop with a jump of five feet and four inches. To go along with Welch’s mad hops, she is an excellent 100-meter hurdler and can also excel in the long jump when called upon. “I look to have an exciting season and hopefully qualify for States in the high jump,” Welch said. The team will be competing in their first duel meet of the season after school today against Napoleon at Timberstone Junior High School.

Boys track past injuries for better season Blake Miller Sports Editor

“I’m injured” was a phrase heard too often last season as the Boys’ Track and Field team’s chase for a fourth consecutive Northern Lakes League championship finally ended last season. The team was never able to recover from season ending injuries to 2011 graduates Mike Wallace, Colin Quinn, Zach Crampton and Jake Martinez and their fifth place finish at leagues indicated that greatly. After a long offseason, however, the team is finally healthy again and looks to finish in the top half of the NLL. Head Coach David Briggs returns a plethora of veteran leadership and a good mix of young talent from the freshman and sophomore classes. “We’re a young team, but we are led by some standout seniors in Blake Miller, Austin Schwierking and Matt Disher. I’m also excited to see the return of the sophomore class of Dominik Konik, Erik Massey and Adam Downing,” Coach Briggs said. Taking over as the sprinting coach is none other than McCord Junior High teacher, Brian Mitchell. Coach Mitchell has already begun implementing his new workout system that has already strengthened his team’s leg strength and endurance tremendously. Schwierking returns from a solid junior season that included a third place finish in the NLL and a fifth place finish at Districts in the

110-meter hurdles. Schwierking looks to improve on last season’s finish and qualify for Regionals and possibly States. “I look to dominate my rival, Kurtis Taylor (Springfield), and hopefully qualify for States in the 110-meter hurdles,” Schwierking said. After another successful Cross Country season that included a tenth straight NLL championship, the distance team looks to continue their NLL dominance in track as they are led by juniors Kyle Brooks and Chris McKown and senior Matt Disher. Brooks looks to bounce back from a knee injury he suffered during the winter and get back to dominating the competition. “I hope to be just slightly over 32 seconds for the first 200 meters for every race I run this season,” Brooks said. Disher looks to put it all together this season and impose his will on the Toledo area in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter. Disher hopes to improve on his time of 4:40.12 in the 1600-meter last season and continue leading by example with his hard work at Wildwood. “We’re going to run as a pack through the mile mark in hope of achieving many pleasing victories this season,” Disher said. The team will be competing in their first dual meet of the season after school today against Napoleon at Timberstone Junior High School. The team will also be traveling to Whitmer this Saturday for the Whitmer Gold W Invitational.

March madness coming to an exciting finish Jordan Rose Staff Writer

Madness, a perfect word to describe the National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Tournament. Brackets were busted due to the unknown teams rising to the challenge. To top it off, the David vs. Goliath match-ups were fantastic to watch. If you haven’t been paying attention to the tournament whatsoever, you might just want to go look at your mirror and say, “are you serious?” For those who did not watch most of the tournament games, here is a quick overview of what has happened. Lehigh University and Norfolk State University were the main bracket busters in the tournament. Both of these 15 seeded teams took down the overpowering Duke University and the University of Missouri. Several people chose both Duke and Missouri to win the National Championship. Incredible outings by Lehigh’s C.J. McCollum and Norfolk State’s Kyle O’Quinn led to the most ridiculous upsets in tournament history.

“The upsets were crazy, I never would of expected them, they ruined my entire bracket,” junior Jeff Czerniakowski said. With Kentucky as the only one seed left in the tournament, the pressure is all on them to win it all. Top freshmen Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist have led their team in the scoring statistics throughout the tournament. Davis, a projected number one draft choice, can make a statement for himself if he can lead his team to a deep run in the Final Four. “Plain and simple, Davis’s unibrow is magic and he’s simply the best,” sophomore Ryan Rogers said. Rivalries in college basketball are tremendous to watch, especially when it comes to playing each other in the Final Four. The University of Louisville Cardinals will attempt to take down their arch rival, the Kentucky Wildcats. In their previous game against each other this year the Cardinals couldn’t keep up with the Wildcats down the stretch and lost by a narrow margin of 69 to 62. Although they lost to them already, the Cardinals believe they can take down the tough-minded Wildcats. Louisville won the Big

East Conference Championship and have won their past eight games and with no doubt, they would want to continue this winning streak. “Peyton Silva is a dawg and I feel like it will be a competitive game,” sophomore Kevin Goff said. “Rock, chalk, Jayhawk”. The Kansas Jayhawks have made it to the Final Four for the second time in the past five years. The previous Final Four resulted in a National Championship victory for the Jayhawks. Future top draft choice Thomas Robinson hopes to lead his Jayhawks to the championship game. “Personally, I am not a Buckeye fan, it is all about the Wolverines. Kansas has the slight edge in this one with the big fella Robinson down low. He will dominate Sullinger,” junior Kyle Holdridge said. The Ohio State Buckeyes, for the second time in as many as six years, has made it to the Final Four. If they want to learn how to win a national championship, they should learn some lessons from the state champion Northview Wildcats Hockey team. With studs Jared Sullinger and William Buford, the Buckeyes look to muscle themselves past Kansas, who they lost to earlier in the year.

April 3, 2012

Sickest Flow

in the league

Interview and Photos by Colton Lulfs

Has anyone ever gone bowling with Harry Bollin? I haven’t, but chances are, if you did, you lost. Long time bowler; senior Bollin is no stranger to winning, or a perfect 300.

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B-ball season comes to a close Max Messinger Staff Writer

After countless hours of hard work and effort on and off the court, the Boys’ Basketball team’s season has finally come to a close. The last game of the season was a rematch against the Whitmer Panthers in the Division I Sectional Final at Central Catholic High School. The Cats knew what to expect from the Panthers, one of the best teams in Northwest Ohio, the second time around. They stuck to their game plan and kept the game close, as they were only down 7-3 going into the second quarter. The

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The game against Evergreen was a huge accomplishment in my high school career. - Connor Hartnett, junior

Can we have your signature, so one day, when you’re famous, we can all sell it on Ebay for a ton of money?

What’s your favorite intimidation method to knock those blasted pins over? I get mean and nasty.

Make sure I get my share.

Since your last name, Bollin, shares a great resemblance to bowling, is that just coincidence or destiny? A little of both.

What originally got you into bowling? How old were you when you first bowled? My parents are bowlers, 9 years old.

Any pregame? Certain rituals? Get focused, get pumped.

What’s your favorite material in bowling shoes? Leather.

What’s your number one tip for success on the hardwood? Hit your mark every time.

Wait… did I just say blasted? Yes, you did.

How long is the lane? In inches. 754.5 inches.

Are bowling shoes the everlasting fashion statement? Yes, but I have to keep up with the fashion.

What is your number one tip for bowling a perfect game? Stay calm and cool with ice in your veins.

Dance hip hops into second Stephanie Smith Staff Writer

Photo by Audrey Miklovic

Sophomore and first year member, Maddie Rutter dances to the music at a Northview basketball game. As a new member this year, Maddie was able to experience many successful competitions and games her first year on Dance Team. After qualifying in February, Maddie and the rest of the Northview Dance Team traveled to the State Competition on March 4th to compete their hip hop routine. This was the first time the Dance Team has competed at States. They brought home the title of runner-up out of ten teams.

With one dance to perfect and a week of practice, our nerves were at their highest. We practiced harder than we ever had for the entire week, which included being early, staying later, and making a lot of sacrifices. We had made it to States, but in order to do well we had to really step it up. We made changes to the routine, worked out details and pushed ourselves farther than ever. We arrived on Saturday night and tried to put our nerves aside. The team decided to have fun while eating pizza and taking a swim. But by morning it was time to get serious. It was our first time qualifying and competing at States so the team had no idea what to expect. Coach Kelly Snyder led us to a spot and claimed it to practice and prepare for the next three hours. The other teams began to file in, they all looked great, but we needed to keep our heads up and be confident. “I was a little nervous when I saw the other teams practicing but Kelly gave us a pep talk and I wasn’t as scared. She told us to be confident and worry and to focus on our dancing, not the other teams’. We practiced as hard as we could the rest of the time, and it made us feel better about the competition.” freshman Grace Colville said. It was our time to use the practice floor. Kelly told us that we didn’t have to practice full out but the adrenaline took over. All of us practiced as if we were going to perform. It was known that whatever we did on that practice floor had to be multiplied by 10. We were all so nervous while we waited, but once we saw all of our parents and fans sitting in front of us cheering as loud as they could we couldn’t wait to perform. After the performance we were flooded

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Panthers started to attack the basket more and pulled away in the second quarter with a score of 25-7. The Cats came out strong in the second half, making 13 of their first 19 shots. Even with the late momentum, it was not enough for the Cats to make a strong enough charge to catch the Panthers. The final score was 40-52. Junior Connor Hartnett led the Cats with 14 points, followed by senior James Racicot and junior Jeff Czerniakowski, who both added eight points. The Cats finished their season with a respectable 8-14 record, an improvement of four wins from the previous season. After averaging 17 points per game, Hartnett was recognized as First Team All-NLL. Racicot and Czerniakowski were recognized as Honorable Mention for the district. Some of the major highlights of the season included Hartnett scoring 35 points against the Evergreen Vikings and the Cats winning a stretch of five out of six games at the end of the season. “The game against Evergreen was a huge accomplishment in my high school career,” Hartnett said. The Cats look to have even more success in the upcoming season. They will lose Racicot, the only senior on the team, and will potentially have nine returning lettermen. There will also be a number of JV players who will look to contribute as well next year. “We’re excited for next season since we have the majority of our team returning,” junior Chris Nowicki said.

LadyKats end successful season Skylar Rose Staff Writer

The LadyKats finished their season with an outstanding record of 21-2. They accomplished many of their preseason goals, such as winning their third straight Northern Lakes League title, going 14-0 in league play, having senior Miriam Justinger reach 1000 points, obtaining the Blade poll’s # 1 ranking, and of course sending off two valuable seniors to play Division I college basketball. “This team means the world to me. We didn’t end how we planned, but we all worked very hard to make up for (senior) Skylar (Rose) being hurt,” senior Jessica Jessing said. Justinger was awarded First Team All Ohio. Three varsity letter seniors will leave the program; Jessing, Justinger and Rose. Chelsey Mason will also leave as a two year varsity letter winner. “I had a great four years with the seniors on this team. I made memories that I will never forget,” Justinger said. “We will really miss our seniors, they put in tons of hard work for this team,” Coach Jerry Sigler said. with joy, relief and exhaustion. All that was left was to wait for the results. We sat on the floor in a circle like we had for many previous competitions, but this one meant so much more. With ten teams in our division, the announcer began at tenth place. We braced ourselves at every place announcement until they called our name at second place. With it being our first time competing at States we were so grateful and excited to place top three. This was the closest the team had been and it was an amazing experience. “I’m so proud of my team, we worked so hard and it really paid off! I’m going to miss everyone on the team next year but I couldn’t have asked for a better season,” senior captain Mackenzie Bihn said.

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STATE CHAMPS By Drew Crandall

Everyday as we walked into practice, we were constantly reminded of the rich tradition of the Northview Hockey program through the various banners, pictures and lists of alumni hanging throughout the walls of our locker room. There has always been one thing missing though, that state championship banner that we had been after for so long. So many times we were close, making it to the Frozen Four nine times in the program’s history. Four of those times making it to the final game, never coming away with a victory. This summer, a group of 25 guys came together and decided second place was not good enough anymore. We set out on a mission, every man dedicating himself to the team. While other teams sat around the state sleeping in, we were in the gym every morning at 7 a.m., not because we had to be, but because we wanted to be. Last year we graduated one of the most talented senior classes in school history, so people naturally expected us to be in the rebuilding stages, not us. We didn’t care what other people said about us, we had the talent and the drive to prove people wrong. We started the year on fire, blowing out competition and winning big game after big game. It surprised many people, but not us. We stayed grounded throughout the whole year. Never getting too cocky or arrogant, and never getting down on each other. We faced several tough times throughout the year, but always came together to overcome whatever obstacle was in front of us. No obstacle was greater than St. Johns. We had to beat them four times in the year, the final win led us to Columbus a goal since the

summer. Our seniors made it very clear we were not just going to Columbus, but we were going there to win a title. This mentality carried down from the seniors to everyone else on the team. The mentality carried onto the ice as we dominated Olentangy Orange winning 6-0, but our job was not done. We were in the finals like so many great teams before us, but this time it was going to be different. We could all just feel it. We had the lead the whole game, but remained focused on our task. We left everything on the ice and when the clock read :00 it was the greatest feeling in the world. We celebrated with the coaches and 20 others that made the dream a reality. Shortly after the game I realized it was about more than those who suited up that day. I saw our alumni and fans jumping up and down screaming. This wasn’t about us anymore, it was about the whole community. It was almost ironic how all year we celebrated with an easy button. We may have made it look easy, but believe me the work we put in was anything but easy. The time we spent in the gym, running around Olander, and skating down and back was terrible, but looking back it was all worth it. I would do everything all over again to relive the feeling of victory. We celebrated on the bus ride home and we were met at Tamo by hundreds of fans. It was amazing to see how many people we made proud just by playing the game we all grew up playing. We did something that’s never been seen in the history of this school. Anything is possible, all you have to do is believe.

feature athlete of the week: zach felser What does it feel like to get that first state title? It feels spectacular. I honestly think that it is probably one of the greatest moments. I am glad we won for my teammates, family, girlfriend and Mrs. Belcher. Who is your role model? My girlfriend, dad or Geno. It’s a tie. What does it mean for the school to win? Everything to win the first one now NV can win some more. Does it make it extra special to win with your cousins on the team? Yes, because we have grown up playing in my basement almost daily, as well as with kids like my brother Adam. How did you get started in hockey? My dad coached me for IP. I didn’t want to play at first, but he kept pushing me and I started to develop a love for the game.

If you watched Zach Felser closely on the ice during his time at Northview, you would have noticed almost a completely different player during his senior year. Felser was always one of the most skilled players on the ice, but during this past season he really stepped up into a leadership position both on and off the ice. He stepped into his role of centering two sophomores on the team’s Gold line. Ever since stepping into the program during his sophomore year, Felser has been expected to step up and play with the older kids, which was a change for him. He accepted the challenge of playing with the younger kids, and turned the line into one of the best lines in the state.

Photos by Chandler Austin and Jack Melick

His 57 points this year was good enough for second on the team in points. The stat that is most impressive though is his 36 assists. This shows that he was not really concerned about getting the credit as long as the team succeeded, making him one of the most unselfish players in the area. He also was second in scoring during his junior year. Felser is known in the hockey world for his outstanding stick handling abilities and his unselfishness. Which were both on display throughout the season. Felser looked to add to his state ring at the u18 National Championship this past weekend in Lansing. Felser looks to continue playing hockey on the next level in either the A A A or junior hockey ranks.

“YOU’VE GOT TO BELIEVE DEEP INSIDE YOU THAT YOU’RE DESTINED TO DO GREAT THINGS”

“Coming in my freshman year, I could not ask for anything more. It’s amazing.” -Zack Galecki, 9

“I was so happy for the boys and extremely proud of them.” -Anna Hilfinger, 11

Kyler Omey, senior

“Words can’t even describe it. To be the first team out of 39. It’s remarkable!” -Tyler Dewitt, 11