SYLVANIANORTHVIEW VOLUME85 ISSUE12 06022011
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SEUSSICAL 12
Some NV teachers retire, many return
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PAPADIMOS “Wait, what are you writing about?” asked Mrs. Kara Curran with a quizzical look. “We’re chronicling every teacher that is staying at Northview next year,” responded senior Yianni Papadimos. “Well that’s stupid.”
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COEDITOR
This year, much light has been shed upon the teachers who will be leaving Northview next year. These retirees have served the students of Sylvania well and for countless years on end. However, respect and acknowledgement must also be given to the Northview staff members who will be staying at the school next year. These staff members are Rod Achter, Carolyn Akins, Donald Barnes, Jill Barnes, Barb Bauder, Melissa Belcher, Rebecca Black, Brian Blakeman, Tami Blue, Michelle Bogue, Eugene Bohland, Suzanne Boyer, Sue Briddell, David Briggs, Heather Chiapetta, Gregory Christy, Christina Comparato, Ryan Creech, Jennifer Crosley, Kara Curran, Mike
Czerniakowski, Daniel Dick, Meredith Diehl, Joseph Drouillard, Dan Dubiel, Neal Ellis, Beth Emerson, Doc, Ryan Eickholt, Karen Francis, Xeniya French, Christina Forster, Laura Frost, Officer Gallup, Rebecca Griffey, Cathy Haisman, Patsy Hampton, Kate Jackson-Henk-Jackson, Jodi Hess, Jeremy Holloway, Jean Horn, Sarah Huey, Barb Hughes, Chris Irwin, Barb Jarrell, Katherine Jensen, Stewart Jesse, Pat Johnson, Peggy Jones, Christine Jude, Christen Judge, Lindsey Jurski, Carolyn Kaminski, Eric Keller, Dawn Kingman, Jennifer Koval, Nancy Krohn, Daniel Kruse, Bridget Kwiatkowski, Amy Langendonk, Brienne Laskey, Perry Lefevre, Carol Littin, Amy Loyd, Katie Mattimoe, Molly Mayers, April McGough, Zola Michalski, Kim McElroy, Sam Melendez, Cindy Mohr,
Christine Monday, Terry Morris, Phyllis Mossburg, Kathryn Nelson, Karolynn Nowak, Darla Omey, Kim Pawlicki, Shelly Peer, Kim Pietrykowski, Dana Pruss, Ryan Reed, Sarah Rhine, Carolyn Rofkar, Melanie Rogers, Andy Roth, Barb Sanford, Julie Sanford, Christine Saverstorm, Amy Schloegl, Rick Schneider, Anna Schroeder, Terri Seal-Roth, LaDee Shedrick, Dennis Shoemaker, Lorie Smith, Dawn Soldner, Susan Spychalski, Barb Stockard, Pam Thiel, Pam Townsend, Karen Turley, Heather Tussing, Frank Ulrich, Jill Urbaniak, Don Wachowiak, Jennifer Wadas, Marsha Warrington, Paula Werner, Ann Williams, Joyce Williams, MaGee Wilson, and Lorrie Yates. Rebecca Black was never a teacher here.
New levy for Ten Mile Creek shocks residents A.STRICK
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Sylvania residents have been in an uproar after the construction began on the new levy for the Ten Mile Creek. Many Sylvania residents believed that the previous two levy’s that the school board put on the ballot were operating levy’s for Sylvania Schools. In reality, they were in need of money to build a levy in hopes of creating the sixth Great Lake, “Lake Inferior.” The board argues that this lake will put Sylvania on the map and give residents a real reason to have a hotel in the city. Needless to say, the citizens of Sylvania feel betrayed. “We thought that the levy was to fund our schools,” said Mrs. Sally Jones, a Sylvania school parent. “We had no idea that it was literally for a levy. You’d think that would have been more clearly explained.” The levy is expected to be completed by the beginning of the next school year, but for now the horrible construction is just an eyesore and a distraction for students as they finish up the year. For others, it is only a source of confusion, “What’s a levy?”
asked freshman Timmy Johnson when asked about his feelings towards the ordeal. In the neighborhood directly behind Northview, Sleepy Hollow, the residents worry for their safety. With most of the houses in the neighborhood
sophomore Tom Sawyer. Sylvania crawfish have been known to eat cats and some small dogs. With the rising creek the problem will only get worse. “Once my dog Sally Sarah Smithy Cutie Face went near the edge of the creek and a crawdad the size of my left foot jumped in the air and bit her ear clean off,” said sophomore Shelby Samantha. Fortunately, the Board has conceded to the citizens one demand if the levy must remain: the levy will be painted with the NV Wildcat eating -TOM SAWYER, SOPHOMORE the Southview Cougar. This decision was made in a secret voting session where backing up to Ten Mile Creek they fear only NV students, family and teachers that the levy will cause the creek to were invited because the problem is in flood, thus taking over their backyards their backyard, literally. and possibly their homes. The Board “If we can take this situation and did not comment on this issue. turn it into a victory for us and a loss “We like our houses above for Southview then I think we have ground,” said Sleepy Hollow resident turned a bad situation into a good Tammy Allen,” we don’t want to one,” said Sammy Soreloser. “That is become the next Atlantis.” how you build a strong community.” Residents also worry about the Only time will tell in the story outstanding number of crawfish in of the “Great Sylvania Levy Crisis of the creek. “If them crawfish get in 2011” but what is certain is that it my boots because that there water is will create standing unrest within the so dang high, I’ll flip a biscuit,” said Sylvania community for a long time.
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IF THEM CRAWFISH GET IN MY BOOTS BECAUSE THAT THERE WATER IS SO DANG HIGH I’LL FLIP A BISCUIT.
Life. with(out) Oprah Winfrey OWN. These three letters have defined mankind for centuries. Three hundred years ago, white people “owned” blacks. That’s right, I’m talking about slavery, one of the biggest crimes against mankind this world’s ever seen. Today is different. Or is it? Are we slaves to our neighbors? To societal norms? Do we allow ourselves to be overrun by obligation, a fate we determine for ourselves? Or do we take ownership of life’s special gift – the present? Yes, these three letters have defined mankind for centuries. But how do you define them? Or do you let them define you? OWN. You own your car, your computer, your flat screen television set. But, what do these material things truly mean to you? If a fire snuck up behind you and burned all that stuff down to ashes, well, all you’d have left was ashes. Unless of course… you’d have you, that is, if you were nice to you. By this I don’t mean saying hello to yourself in the mirror every morning. I’m not talking about friendliness here. I’m talking about giving yourself some quiet, some attention. Listen to your thoughts, dive deeper into them. The surface of an ocean is no place of beauty. It’s beneath the water, way down under that life thrives, is decorated with coral and seaweed and diversity! Life is not meant to be lived with one foot in the past and one in the future, worrying about irrelevant things like what tragedy has happened to you or what tragedy may occur around the corner. No, these things mean nothing compared to all the wonderful opportunities right in front of you. In closing, I’d like to simply reiterate. OWN. Three letters. Switch them around a bit. NOW. Oprah Winfrey Network is available through Direct TV on channel 279. -Oprah Winfrey
The TSP staff would like to commemorate Oprah Winfrey and her final episode with a party on October 21. There will be snacks and sparkling soda. See room E6 for more info.
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katelynnandmarygrace
So for our last issue of the newspaper we were asked to write a goodbye column. Well, I have rewritten this “goodbye” column over and over again. I cannot seem to find the words or thoughts of how to say goodbye. Who thought saying goodbye to school could be so difficult? But the truth, is I do not want to say goodbye to school, my classmates or my high school years. Most people dreaded waking up in the morning to come to school. Well, I came to school for the social aspect everyday. I mean you get to see your friends and hang out with them during the school day, or majority of it, and then most likely after school. So, as much as I have looked forward to this day (graduation), I have to say I am quite scared to face it. I never thought I would actually come face to face with the day that I receive my cap and gown and then have to wear it as I walk proudly across the stage. This was my first year on the newspaper staff and being a part of it was one of the best decisions I ever made for my senior year, as well as dropping Spanish, just kidding Senora. I have learned many lessons, not only about writing, but also about life while being stuck in a little room (the Pub) for one period. I have shared laughs and memories with three of my very best friends Ally, Amanda and of course Mary Grace. And I would like to thank everyone for helping and teaching me. Huey, without you I would have been totally lost this year, so thank you. And thank you for giving me the opportunity to become a staffer. I loved every second of it! Friends. I have to say one of the worst parts about saying goodbye to high school is leaving my friends and the friendships I have developed over the years. Throughout high school, just like everyone else, I have gained and lost friends. Going into my freshmen year I did not have a steady group of friends and now as I am graduating I am leaving with some of the best friends anyone could ever ask for. Samantha and Amanda, well actually I don’t really need to say goodbye to you two. I
SENIORS will hopefully be visiting OSU and seeing you guys a lot. Ally, over the last three years you have become more than a friend. Not being able to see you everyday, laugh with you at stupid stuff or lean on you for advice is going to be hard, but I know we will stay friends. And I cannot wait to come visit you and see what dangers Victoria Northup has gotten you into or show people how I can laugh like you! Mary Grace. I don’t even know where to begin let alone want to begin to say goodbye to you. Some people may or may not know, but Mary and I have been friends since we were five years old and inseparable since then. Seriously, I know everything about her. Yes, she had buckteeth and a boy cut in fourth grade. And she could possibly have an extra crack somewhere, but that’s only for a few to know. But, next year when we are in different cities hours apart, life is going to be difficult. For the first time we are going to be separated. So I suggest regular skype dates and monthly visits. Thank you for everything Mary and I love you a ton and I will miss you even more! To the art room, Mrs. Seal-Roth and Mr. Creech thank you for everything you have taught me. I appreciate everything you have done for me over the last four years. I have learned so many new creative techniques and I will take them to college with me. As our year winds down, I remember what my parents reminded me as I entered my freshmen year, “Don’t grow up too fast. Because high school is some of the best years of your life and it flies by.” As sad as I am to admit it, my parents were right, in just a blink of an eye I was once a freshmen, now a senior just days away from graduation. Congratulations Class of 2011! We finally made it. I’ve learned a lot here at Northview, starting with the fact that no one likes to read long, wordy paragraphs, and people do like to read lists. So I’ll list 10 things about my high school experience. Here we go. 10. Through basketball, I learned how to deal with testy authority, and how to make the best of tough situations by taking advantage of teammates that are always encouraging. 9. Through challenging classes, I learned how to manage my time and how to make two page papers magically turn into four page papers. 8. Through newspaper, I learned about deadlines and procrastination. I didn’t learn to make the deadlines…I just learned about them. 7. Through my transition from St. Joes to a public high school, I learned to appreciate other people’s backgrounds, even if they’re different than mine. 6. Through the incredible friendships that were built, and the others that were lost, I learned to recognize the value of sharing life with the people that matter. 5. Through both student and class government, I learned how to lead in the best and most effective way possible. 4. Through STAMP, Teen Pep, Challenge Cats, Whispering Wildcats, Young Life, government, and travel basketball not only did I learn to be a leader when it was required of me, but also to be a trustworthy follower when that time came. 3. Through writing and designing the page about where seniors are going after high school, I got a fantastic excuse to be nosey about where everyone is going. 2. Through my experiences in faith-based organizations, I learned that it doesn’t matter what people say, staying firm in beliefs is what matters the most. 1. Through the times I had at Northview High School, I learned that friends, sports, transitions, losses, lessons learned, and changes in all these things are the most important things in my life thus far. Now that I’m done being sentimental, I’d like to follow that up with people that have influenced my decision to play basketball at the University of Connecticut. 1. Pat Summit. I want to thank you for the option to play for your superior team at the University of Tennessee. After lots of thought, I decided that the state of Tennessee is far too hot, and that the gym would be uncomfortable for practices. 2. Geno Auriemma. Thank you so much for your offer for a full scholarship at the University of Connecticut. I accept this offer because I know how much you need a point guard to replace the outstanding Maya Moore. They’re big shoes to fill, but I have big feet, so I’m not worried about it. 3. Jerry Sigler. What a guy. Next, I’d like to thank some of my teachers at Northview. 1. Mr. Christy. Geometry my freshman year made me not hate math. Thank you. 2. Mr. Roth. I’m really bad at science, and I took honors chemistry simply because my sister took it and I wanted to prove that I could do something like that. I ended up loving the class, and looking forward to it, even though it was the most challenging class I’ve ever taken. I also sincerely appreciated the fact that he always addressed me as “Miss Fitzgerald.” Treating us as adults was refreshing, and made us want to act like adults. Thank you. 3. Sra. Monday. I’ve taken Spanish for 12 years, and it’s always just been another class that I had homework in. After my trip to Costa Rica, I realized how important it was to learn another language. Sra. Monday always gave me the time that she didn’t have to help me understand what I was doing. Thank you. 4. Mr. Lefevre. This year was a little bit tough for me in my government class because I had to deal with the idea that not everyone in the world is going to have the same political viewpoints that I do. Even though there were some conflicting opinions in the class, it was really important that I understand all angles of information. Thank You. 5. Ms. Huey.
I love Northview, it’s teachers, and my friends. It’ll always be my home, even when I make my way down to Cincinnati to major in Public Relations and Spanish at Xavier University.
auroramilliron
Goodbye. Such an easy word to say but so hard to actually go around and do. These past four years at Northview High School have had their ups and downs, as they should. I cannot express my gratitude enough towards Ms. Huey for putting me on the Newspaper staff. I remember the day I got the little slip paper saying that I was now part of The Student Prints. The excitement I had that day is indescribable. I literally showed everyone and bragged that they could read my stories next year. Yeah, I thought I was awesome. Thank you Ms. Huey once again for giving me the best two years of high school by being on the staff. The experience here is something that I will take with me to college. Skylar Rose, I love you. You and I met on newspaper staff last year and my life has been changed since. I am so happy that you came into my life and that we became as close as we have. I have complete confidence in you that you will go on without me next year and make sure to watch Marissa and Jordan. Young love forever with them sister-in-law. The first period commons table is by far the best group of girls I have ever met. Katelyn Collins, Audrey Hunter, Bailey Wittman, and Skylar I am beyond happy that we became such close friends. I am excited for summer adventures with you girls. Thank you Jack Melick for always brightening my day and letting me play falldown on your phone. Hopefully you can somehow beat my score in it, but I doubt it. Good luck being on newspaper and yearbook staff again next year. Thanks to Aaron Liebenthal for always having some good tunes and giving me your lunch. I will most likely go hungry next year without you. Amanda, Ally, Yianni, Abbey, Kate, Alexa, MaryGrace, Mamie, David, Margot, Estar, and Addison good luck next year in college and with whatever you do. I am so glad that I was able to be on the staff with you and got to know all of you. The Cross Country Team, I had some of the best times goofing off with you girls. Running throughout Wildwood and going off trail were some of the best adventures I have ever had. I will not forget any of you girls and I wish you guys the best of luck next year. Bring home another NLL title! The Lacrosse Team was pretty much my second family. Thank you so much for all the girls that came out to play and be serious on the team. Cassie Stansley, I honestly have no idea what you are going to do without me next year making fun of you. Congrats on taking us to quarterfinals, I love you. Taylor Weis, I am glad that we got as close as we did during the season even though we had some problems. Good luck next year! Lydia Grum, good luck in college lacrosse. I am excited to hear all about it. To my little sister Marissa, I am hoping you follow in my footsteps being on the staff. I know you will be perfect here and are a good enough writer. Thank you so much for dealing with any criticism that may have come from any of my stories. I will miss and love you so much next year and am excited to hear what Northview is still like when I am gone. Skylar and I will be watching. The past four years in this building and the Pub are full of memories and I am beyond grateful to have been here and have experienced them. I wish everyone the best in the Class of 2011.
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03 Rapture fails to meet expectations E.COHEN
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On May 21 at 6p.m, Jesus Christ did not descend down to the earth for the Rapture. Millions of Christians were not taken up to heaven and the rest of the population did not look on in horror as the apocalypse did not begin. Harold Camping did not not have a confused look on his face as the clock struck 6:03, 6:21, 6:35 p.m. The Antichrist did not commence to wreak havoc on our newly “god forsaken” earth. A Christian man by the name of Keith Bauer who had driven 3,000 miles to California for the happening did not smile at his three kids who did not laugh when their father looked down at his shoes and said, “I…umm…sorry… .” Camping did not not have a further look of confusion as the clock struck…9:30, 10:45, 11:59 p.m. “I knew it,” Camping did not say. Thousands of believers did not receive a refund for the life savings they gave to Camping’s campaign. Camping did not apologize. A senior who just so happened to skip the Prom that night DID however, laugh and shake her head a little as the clock struck 12 a.m. “I mean, he is 89-years-old,” she said. “Judgment Day can’t be too far off for him, really.” P.S. The math for Camping’s prediction was as follows – Christ was crucified on April 1, 33 A.D., exactly 722,500 days before May 21, 2011. 722,500, is the square of 5 x 10 x 17. In Camping’s numerological system, five represents atonement, 10 means completeness, and 17 means heaven = great job Harold Camping! No worries – judgement day is for real coming on October 21, according to…Camping.
Seussical fails to meet expectations E.COHEN
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I am thoroughly disappointed with Northiew’s theatre department. I viewed the final performance of the 2011 musical on April 17. What I saw shamed Dr. Seuss in ways I could not have imagined. I was extremely excited to see Seussical the Musical. I was especially stoked for the acclaimed flying scenes, the magical people of Whoville and most of all; a visit back in time to one of my favorite childhood authors. Whoville was less than magical. In fact, it was dreary. It was clear that the townspeople lived in
poverty as they swept the floors of their small and humble cottages. Right off the bat, I was feeling low and cheated out of my money. I purchased my ticket in hopes of being dazzled by Horton the Elephant and that crazy Kangaroo who sings all loud, maybe a few bubbles floating in the audience here and there. I was surprised in the worst way. Firstly, Yianni Papadimos’s portrayal of Mr. Mayor was less than impressive. I was so ashamed by what I saw, I even confronted him on the topic. “Are you talking about . . . Tevya?” said Papadimos.
Tevya? Who the heck is Tevya? Papadimos obviously did not do any character research. Mr. Mayor is a deep multi-layered character that few can pull off. Papadimos did not step up to the challenge. Also, dare I mention the drinking? Seussical is a musical rated for all audiences. NV drama took way too much creative freedom in adding drunken scenes scattered throughout the show. Also, way too long. And, when did Whoville become a strictly Jewish community? There was very little diversity in the show when it came to religion. This should not be taken lightly because NV’s student
population represents a variety of religious beliefs. Offensive? I have always enjoyed NV’s productions in the past. Like that one about the girl’s diary – it was great! With the construction of the new Performing Arts Center, I hope the theatre department will choose to move past the blunder that was its latest musical and return to its tradition of excellence. Oh yeah, what was up with that tradition song at the beginning? Anyway, yeah, excellence. Like the one about the princess type girl who gets locked up by the beast guy – was that Fame? Yeah, Fame was good.
NV student signs with UConn bball MG.FITZGERALD STAFF
After much thought and consideration, senior Mary Grace Fitzgerald has made the decision to travel 752.3 miles to the University of Connecticut to participate in their top class basketball program. Fitzgerald has been looking for schools that will make her transition into the WNBA an easy one. “I just couldn’t decide what school I should attend,” said Fitzgerald. “All the different options were pretty overwhelming.” Coach Geno Auriemma, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UConn claims that the decision to recruit Fitzgerald was an easy one. “She was a stand out. We very literally never saw a mistake. The way she warmed the bench, it was refreshing and breath-
ATTENDING A PRACTICE with the famous Geno Auriemma may seem like a drag to some, but senior Mary Grace Fitzgerald looks really good doing it. Sheer concentration and determination cover Fitzgerald’s face as Coach Auriemma describes the mistakes of another player, seeing as Fitzgerald was not in the game.
taking. I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Coach Auriemma. Fitzgerald’s flawless clapping technique is what first caught the eye of the world-renowned women’s basketball team. “I try hard to be the best. It pays off most of the time,” said Fitzgerald. In a streak that spanned from April 2008 to December 2010, UConn won an amazing 90 consecutive games. The run of victories broke the basketball record, of 88 wins in a row in the mid-1970s. Included in the Huskies’ streak were a pair of national championships, in 2009 and 2010, according to livestrong.com. The women’s basketball dynasty picked up their next star in NV graduate, Mary Grace Fitzgerald. “She’s perfect. She’s exactly what we need. She’s our practice dummy,” said Auriemma.
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Mamie & David
(quietest news editors in history) This is the real goodbye. The sad one. The emotional one. I am nervous to move on...excited, yes, but everytime I think of college my stomach successfully makes at least three flips. Sometimes, when I am walking through these overly crowded, slightly smelly halls, I think of everything like a flow. The people are flowing up and down the hallway, like cars flowing in a line down the road, like bees flowing around flowers, like ants flowing down a log. And that flow is calming, beautiful even. It is a beautiful flow of noise and clutter and people. I am going to go off to college, though, and that flow will be broken. It will go on here at Northview, but at college the flow will have a different feel. I won’t fit in to it at first. Everything will be different. Strange. Abnormal. At the same time, though, I cannot wait to be on my own. I love being on my own, despite the fact
that I am waaaay too dependent on everyone else. So, I guess my only advice is to appreciate what you have when you have it. And realize that sometimes things should change and sometimes they shouldn’t. Never worry too much about the changes, though, because that’s what I am doing and the worrying doesn’t do anything. Always live life with a smile on your face, because smiling really does fix anything. Now, I would like to explain exactly why life is good. It is simple really. Life isn’t great, because bad, terrible, horrific things happen all the time. Life isn’t bad, because smiling moments, love (Joque Polo), and happiness occur all around us. Life isn’t just OK because hopefully the wonderful things outweigh the terrible ones. So, by deductive reasoning, life is good. Remember that every moment always comes once, so there is absolutely no point in wasting it. Breathe everything in, if I have learned anything in my short 18 years that is the longest thing I have ever lived it is to appreciate soothing sounds, beautiful sights, and ordinary moments that seem so special. Life sucks a
lot of the time. I know that sounds terrible, but it does. That, however, should not be cause to give up, it should be a drive to make everything better. Alright, enough of the lecturing. Back to the goodbyes. Or hellos to a knew “chapter” in my life. Or whatever crap they tell us when we are really scared about moving on. There is something I am wondering about that I always find myself wondering about. That thing is how we know we are ready to move on. Really, though, how are we supposed to know? Do we just sit down one day to eat a peanut butter and banana sandwich or carrot sticks and come to the miraculous conclusion that we are ready to move on? Does our pointer finger shoot up and a little light bulb go off above our head? Does an annoying “ding” sound, as though we are finished baking in the oven? Because I can guarantee that none of those things happened to me. I don’t even remember the last time I ate a peanut butter and banana sandwich. And now my space on the page is coming to an end. If I have learned anything about this experience it is that writing a goodbye is not one of my talents. My official goodbye is cheesy and this one is a bunch of jumbled words. Hopefully, though, someone will read these words and they won’t all be for waste. I guess all I really want to say is thank you, and I am so happy to have lived the 18 years I have lived so far. -Mamie Silver
Another sappy, loving goodbye MamieSilver
Yes, this is going to be that cliché newspaper senior goodbye, but I have patiently waited years to write this, so I think if I am ever going to be cliché, this is the time. To be quite honest, I don’t know what to say. As cheesy as it sounds, high school has been an experience I will never forget and as excited as I am to get the heck out of here, I have a sneaking suspicion the last day of school will be a strange mixture of tears and spasms of giddiness. Of course, I would like to thank Ms. Huey for teaching this raggedy tag group of kids how to put together a publication to be proud of. Obviously, we could not have done it without you. You are not only one of the most dedicated teachers here at Northview, but also one of the best. While on the subject of teachers, Mrs. Borchers, I can honestly say my high school experience would be about 87% less awesome without you. You have not only taught me how to write, but also how to think outside of the box while doing it. I am eternally grateful and so incredibly sad to see you go. Now, on to Liz. Liz, Liz, Liz. We met last year on the very first day of Newspaper (no, I am not sure why I am telling you that; it just seemed like the cliché thing to say for my cliché senior goodbye) and have been friends ever since. I can almost promise that I will never forget arguing about the color of butter and stalking people from 80s yearbooks (we aren’t that creepy!), alongside always
supporting each other’s story ideas. Oh, and just to let you know, the clocks in the hallways still don’t work. To all of my friends, I love you so much. Brittany (Rittany), Anna, and Garet, you are the best group of friends anyone could hope for. Halle, I knew my writing was in good hands the day you asked to read my first story in 7th grade and I would not be who I am without you. Henry, I am so lucky to have met and become close to you, I do not even know how to thank you. Carry on the proud tradition of TSP next year, I know you will do an amazing job. Everyone, your support is priceless and I have no idea how I am going to survive without you guys next year. Correction: I am not going to survive without you next year, I am going to come back to visit and possibly write a few obnoxiously corny letters to each of you. Actually, I definitely will be writing obnoxiously corny letters, so beware. Pub people, I know I haven’t actually had any interaction with most of you this year, but you guys have done a great job with the paper; I know it will be just as excellent in the years to come. Mom and Dad, I have no way to express how thankful I am to both of you; I love you. High school has been an irreplaceable experience, and no, the school did not pay me to say that. Although I am sad to be leaving, I can honestly say I am ready to go. I suppose this is goodbye, but goodbye is such a permanent word, so final. Instead, I am going to say adios, because everything just sounds less serious in Spanish. So adios, good luck and always remember that life is good.
Idiot’s secrets finally revealed DavidAldrich
I am not very good at saying goodbye. Actually, I cannot recall a time I have uttered the words at all, but then again, I have never remembered anything in my life, at least I can’t think of a time that I have. Anyway, I can say my goodbyes later, first I must impart to whoever is reading this the secret to writing a column, because I feel it is important that this thing that I have started is carried on by others, and I have a crapload of space to fill with this. Before I do however, I have a few things that I must say before I leave. The best TV shows ever made are Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The IT Crowd, Arrested Development, Seinfeld, Party Down and Penn and Teller BS. The best books ever written are The Long Walk by Stephen King and Catch 22 by Joseph Heller. There are too many good movies to pinpoint the best in one sentence. Finally, the best sport to watch is baseball, it is not boring, it is just that all other sports are boring. Now that that is out of the way, I must explain how the column writing process works. Hopefully some future staff writer will read and be inspired by this, if not now then sometime in the far from now. It really isn’t hard to write a column I would even say it is not difficult. All you need is some ideas and the ability to type, though it also helps to be a genius and an award-winning writer like I am. It is best to start at the beginning, with the title. The title of my column was obviously Shakespearean, but it does not have to be anything so high - brow. Something from Keats, Bronte, Dickens or Marlow will be more than adequate. Work ethic is also very important; if you have one then you have your work cut out for you. Writing a humorous column does not involve things like deadlines, edits, or being on time in any way. It cannot be forced; you must wait for the ideas to come to you
Co-Editors-In-Chief: Abbey (I’m just soooo pretty) Strick and Yianni (sits on his butt all day doing nothing) Papadimos Advisor:Sarah (I have a migraine, leave me alone) Huey News Editors:David (Sporcle) Aldrich & Mamie (Golden) Silver Features Editors:Ally (Ginger) Yocom & Amanda (Malibu Barbie) Metcalf Sports Editors:Addison (Girlie Man) Hirschfeld & Alexa (Mom) Kalanquin Opinions Editors:Kelsey Pomeroy & Bridget Thomas (Wait, you don’t belong in here) Arts & Entertainment Editor:Estar (Jazzy Lady) Cohen Business Editor:Margot (Tree Hugger) Jacobs Staff Photographer:Jack (you wish you were a senior) Melick Staff Cartoonist: Katie (we wish you had drawn that cartoon in time) Simrell Staff Writers:Mary Grace (wheeliechair warmer) Fitzgerald, Kate (one leg is shorter than the other) McCoy and Aurora (you wish Lacrosse was a sport) Milliron
The Student Prints is the unofficial student-produced - when they feel like it - newspaper of Sylvania Northview High School. It is distributed, when we want to at a price of $55 to serve the purpose of informing anyone dumb enough to read what we put down on paper in a half hour while watching last night’s episode of Glee on the Pub computers. The main goal of The Prints is to present coverage of events in as biased and inaccurate a manner as possible in order to upset and anger as many parents, administrators, teachers and students while maintaining little to no editorial regard. The paper also respects the opinions and ideas of only those seniors on staff while disregarding the rest of you. Signed letters to the editors are discouraged but can be dropped off to room E-6 for our entertainment where we will read them, laugh and mock you. The Prints reserves the right to edit letters that contain grammatical errors, inaccuracies and profane or libelous comments or to put them in your letters and print them so you look foolish. The newspaper staff is entirely responsible for the content of the paper and supports the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, we truly hope that alcoholic beverages will soon no longer be allowed in the United States. Unsigned editorials published in The Prints are written by ghosts who have visited us through a medium and prefer to remain anonymous, stop asking about them. The Prints is carefully examined by Charlie Sheen. The newspaper staff does not endorse advertisements published in The Prints, except for Chuck E Cheese, who doesn’t love a good ball pit! Advertising specifications may be obtained by calling (419) 824-8570. If you believe anything you have read in this issue, then you are very gullible as this is the senior issue and full of FAKE NEWS!
and if they don’t then you should just write random things and hopefully people will just think you did it on purpose. Nothing should be off limits when writing a column. You should feel free to write about anything, even hot button topics like war, drugs and sex. I would recommend something more interesting, like obscure TV shows, random literary quotations or seemingly trivial happenings that you may or may not have actually experienced. However, I would advise writing about things that you know, and if at all possible nobody else knows. Remember, you should always be trying to keep yourself amused, and if anyone else understands then it is just a bonus. It is also good to get off topic or make somewhat un-politically correct statements. Even if no one finds it funny at least you can do the next best thing and annoy or offend people. The best thing to write about is anything that is not true, or to lie about experiences you have had. No one wants to read about your actual views on life; they already have those. In fact I have never said a truthful thing in any column I have written. I have never once given any sort of advice that was meant to be taken seriously. So that ends my advice for future columnists. I hope you follow this exactly and use these ideas to become successful. Now on to what this was actually meant to be, a goodbye. There are so many people that have helped me along the way and I feel that no words could adequately be used to thank them. First off, I would like to thank whoever taught me how to read and write. It was so long ago that I do not remember who you are, but you know who you are, or maybe you don’t, because it was so long ago. Next, I would like to thank all my friends. Without your biting criticisms, disappointed looks or total apathy about my work I would not be the writer I am today. I might have had a hint of pride, and we all know what that leads to: horrible people like J.K. Rowling thinking that they are good writers. Finally, I would like to thank the people who have affected my life almost every day this year. I look forward to seeing their work every day, seventh period in the pub. Without them I would not be the person I am today. I am speaking of course to the creators and contributors of the website Sporcle. Without their mentally stimulating diversions I would barely be able to make it through the day, so thank you. My space is now filled, so I will now say farewell and remember this is all a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Little known assistant to the editors, Yadalam Petischalf.
PRANKS
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SENIOR PRANK
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The seniors filled the Main Office with balloons the night before the prank. Many seniors stayed overnight at NV to set up for the numerous pranks.
Seniors created a blockade with their cars on the morning of the senior prank. The blockade caused a back-up down Monroe Street and Convent Blvd before school.
Acting as bouncers to control the underclassmen trying to enter senior hallway can be a tough job but seniors Adam Simpson, Ian Edinger and Blake Warniment proved to be up to the challenge.
Many sophomores found their hallway blocked by cafeteria tables. After much climbing they were able to maneuver around the obstacles.
Photos by: Abbey Strick & Dani Lulfs
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Brogan Ambrozy Rami Amrou Drew Anderson Luke Armstrong Ibrahim Awada Matthew Babcock Omar Badawi Stephen Belt Kenneth Bodie Aaron Booth Bryan Bussing Austin Campbell Bethanny Cloutier Katelyn Collins Thomas Connin Bryan Cooper Joshua Dariano Nicholas Dorner Thomas Drouillard Ian Edinger Hayley Egbert Alexander Elrod Samuel Federman
Laura Berry Kathryn Boileau Jacob Brushaber Matthew Crawford Andrea Dietrick Christopher Ferree Justin Gere Michael Goldsmith Jeffrey Griffin Mark Grimes Michael Hojnacki Lauren Hoskins Xiao-Yan Huang Lindsey Hussar John Joseph
Haley Gasser Kenasia Guilford Timothy Gummow Tyler Harding Addison Hirschfeld Nicole Hobbs Joseph Huss Nicholas Irmen Sama Jaloudi Alexa Kalanquin Chelsea Kania Leah Kapela Abigail Keene Graham Kelsey Cameron Kinsel Joshua Kleinert Ryan LaPlante Sarah Lewandowski YuHan Liao Kelvin Lui Jacob Martinez Kaylie Martinez Martha McGee
Alexander Klever Andrew Korn Josie Kuntz Matthew McElfresh Brian Mignin Nicole Parker Kristina Reed Tiffany Rivers William Sargent Brandon Schroeder Charles Shaw Sierra Sowers Nathaniel Walborn Jayme Weber Austin Wolf
Roger Baker Viktor Barricklow Emily Due Sarah Hanline Samantha Hass Lindsey Thomas Rianne VanDervoort Austin Vizina
Mickaela McGhee Andrew Mehling Shane Modrzynski Mohamed Mohamed Tyler Molnar Kylie Morgan Zachary Nagle Tanner Newland Kathryn Olson Andrew Osborn Austin Pase Carter Paxton Christopher Perry Victoria Pietrykowski Jonathan Powell Colin Quinn Gabrielle Radke Jeremy Reynolds Ross Roberson Madelyn Rossler Alexandra Rushing Bradley Rymers David Sandy
Allison Holding Stephanie Maroun Kristi Neary Taylor Peyton
Claire Chirgott Aaron Coolan Stephen Detzel Logan Howard Audrey Hunter Haley Mason Victoria Northrup Douglas Vandini Trent Victor Nicholas Wineland Allison Yocom
Shelby Schlagheck Austin Schmidt Aubriana Schroeder Michael Schuster Nicholas Shoun Shelby Shtilman Sowson Smidi Christopher Sneider Hannah Spangler Tyler Stamitoles Robert Steingass Matthew Stevenson Jacob Sturt Jared Summers Filip Swade Ethan Verdin Blake Warniment Jacob Watson Andrew Willard Bailey Wittman Amber Youngs Todd Zielinski
David Aldrich Nathanael Kontur Zachary Lutton Estar Cohen John Martinez Jacob Deaton Katelynn McCoy Alexis Duran Heather McPeek Timothy Fleck Lara Meyer Britain Fretz Chelsea Nye Thomas Garey Ilyse Golding Danielle Pierzchala Brittany Rork Elliot Greive Rachel Rutkowski Jodi Gryca Amanda Schmidt Julia Hage Jessica Seiler Lauren Howald Alexis Shadler Darrin Hughes Andrew Sharp Jason Jacoby Adam Simpson Gabriel Jones Michael Spinks Kyle Kolebuck Klaudia Konik Ian Sutherlin-Gorsha Amy Wolf
Victoria Busby Serena Chang Ryan Darah Ellen Drabek Lexi Fisher Daniel Graeff Erin Koffman Jacqueline Leizerman Alysa Liaros Benjamin McClurg Amanda Metcalf
Mackenzie Reeves MacLaren Roemer Tyler Schinharl Jake Severson Timothy Sundberg Nathan Urbanik Mariah Verdin Brittany von Stein Nathaniel Watkins Samantha Yurjevic Newark Campus: Fred Hadley
servingourcountry Chris Reed Christopher Kiefer
Alyssa Johnson
Jenna Johns Garet Rostetter
Anna Fisher Daniel Florez Richard Ganoom Jaisie Gerity Lindsey Gozdowski Jenna Jennewine Elliot Miller Jenelle Nearhood Nicole Romstadt Scott Weddington Matthew Will
YOU DOING? Breanna Campbell Zachary Ryder
Lydia Grum
Zachary Crampton Ashley Ann Yeager Auryan Mosheni Kendra Harris
07 Yianni Papadimos
Aubree Simon
Joshua Klee Michael Wallace
Courtney Gilliland James Park
Derrik Faunt
Aurora Milliron
Nolan Culver Joseph Pizza
Kasey Brooks Alex Carter Kayla Keisser
Michael Kerstiens
Valerie Sohasky
Alex Strand Diego Waxemberg
Taylor Hertz Kramer Lindsley Brynn Runion
Brianna Eaton
Mary Grace Fitzgerald
Thea Dahlmann Cameron Bennett
Paige Ankney Amber McKown Morgan Williamson
Natalee Clifton Laura Denyer
Allison Ormsby
Kevin McKown Erin Miller
Lauran Forster Kathryn Simrell
Taylor Kotlarczyk Raina Padilla
OTHER graduated early Rebecca Bartja Jennifer Bell Samantha Ramsey
trades college Halle Foss Sierra Wcislak
Mamie Silver
Gene Wilson
traveling Margot Jacobs
Kevin Klever
bridges
Abbey Strick Brian Downing
Nicholas Smith
Andrea Kimmet Amelia Murray Matthew Pierson
work force
Erika Vogelson Amber Zielinski
Tiffany Murdock
Melanie Worley
Dylon Kessinger Savanna McHaffie Vincent Roscoe Kevin Storer Elise Wagner Katie Watson
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Ever since I joined the newspaper staff my junior year, I have been so excited and yet absolutely terrified to write my goodbye column. At the beginning of that year, I still had yet to feel truly comfortable and happy at Northview, and as cliché as it may sound, I was still trying to find myself. I couldn’t wait to graduate. However, as I’m sure most of you reading this know, I have changed a lot since then. Now, I am 100% honest in saying that I have loved high school, and I am definitely one of those kids who isn’t prepared to leave NV yet (I have already been crying about graduation for like three weeks). As I sit here and finally write my senior goodbye column, all I can wonder is how people can deal with saying goodbye. It’s hard for my mind to truly comprehend that this is really the ending of such a huge chapter of my life. I absolutely hate to think that I now have to say goodbye to certain people, because this is really it. I like to believe that being a part of The Student Prints is what officially made me feel like I actually belonged at NV for the first time in my life, and for that, I am beyond grateful. I almost feel like I should address the Pub specifically as a person because words cannot describe how much I’m going to miss it. It has pretty much been like a miniature home within the halls of NV, and I’m sure everyone on staff knows how much I am going to miss that dirty and questionable, yet beyond comfortable, couch. Morgan and Caitlin: Don’t be nervous for next year, like I know you both probably are. I may be biased, but I firmly believe that the features editor position is the best job at TSP. Be creative. Think beyond what you think you’re capable of. You have the skills, you just need the confidence. Never be afraid to try something risky because oftentimes, the most interesting and artistic features are derived from such ideas. I firmly believe that you guys are going to produce some awesome features next year. Jack: Eye an gonig ot msis u so mulch nxte yr. In all honesty, you are definitely going somewhere in your life, and you better never let anyone tell you differently. I have the utmost confidence that you are going to be able to handle the million things that I know you’re going to do these next few years at NV. I promise to visit you as much as I possibly can. Love you! Ms. Huey: Thank you for being able to be both a friend and an adult that I have so much respect for at the same time. I feel like that’s something a lot of teachers strive to be, and you are the perfect example of it. You truly have had such a huge impact on my life during the past three years that I have been in your classroom. Thanks to your constant advice and support, I not only became a much more confident writer and editor but a much more capable adult woman as well. It is not every day that students have teachers who support their ideas as much as you do, and I firmly believe that this award-winning newspaper would be nothing without having you as its advisor. Also, I hope you know that I fully intend on going on a shopping trip with you before I leave for Columbus. Kate: I am so happy that we have become such good friends these past few years at NV. You are beautiful, inside and out, and have been such a great friend to have. It goes without saying that you and Mary Grace did an amazing job with the college plans page; I know I would have never have had the patience to do that. I love you so much, never ever change! Mary Grace: Best staff disciplinarian ever. As far as the newspaper goes, I thoroughly believe that you could have easily been a third features editor with Ally and me. That slang feature? So awesome. I am so proud of you. You don’t give yourself enough credit for all that you do. You are amazing and so talented; never let anyone tell you differently. I have so many other things that I could thank you for, but more than anything, I have to thank you for YoungLife Camp. Thank you for convincing me to go; my life has been forever changed because of it. You are going to be a beyond amazing leader. Alexa: You have been my go-to person to talk to since day one and I could never thank you enough for that. I am so incredibly lucky to have had you to lean on about anything and everything. I have been many different people since I began high school, and it means so much to me that you have stuck with me through it all. I know that you are a true friend because of that. You have no idea how important your advice is to me and the strength of your relationship with God has been truly inspiring. You have the capability to touch so many lives. Abbey and Yianni: You guys have been the most incredible co-editors this newspaper staff could ever ask for. I am so proud of everything that we have produced this year and it all wouldn’t have been possible without you two. Working with you both (through the newspaper, NHS, Cat’s Meow, and anything else we forced ourselves into being involved with) has been an absolute blessing. You both are definitely going somewhere in life. Abbey, I hope with all my heart that you get in-state tuition to Michigan because you deserve that opportunity more than anyone else that I know. You are such an amazing person and I am so happy that we got to become friends again. Yianni, I’m sure everyone reading this knows just as much as myself that you’re going to be famous someday. You are one of the most incredible people I have, and will, ever meet and I hope you know how much this Midwest town is going to miss you! Ally: My best friend. I hate to write a goodbye to you because I hope with every part of me that this isn’t really goodbye. Thank God Cincinnati isn’t too far from Columbus, because I have no idea what I would do if I were any farther away from you. In the past few years, you have become like a sister to me. We have argued about the dumbest things, but I would honestly rather fight with you everyday than have someone else for a best friend. Working with you as a features editor this year has been amazing, and I am so proud of everything that we have accomplished. Next year when I’m designing things for the MMC Scholars Program at OSU, I will undoubtedly call you when I can’t think of an idea that I am satisfied with. I love you SO much. Thank you for being the best friend I could ever ask for. I also want to give a special goodbye to all my other friends that I have made at NV. I don’t want to pick out certain people outside of the newspaper staff because I would hate it if I left anyone out, but I hope you all realize how grateful I am for you all and how much I truly adore you guys. Thank you for making high school so amazingly memorable. Before I finish this, I want everyone to know that I realize that throughout my last four years at NV, I have had many different identities, interests and general groups of friends. Prior to officially leaving this school and potentially never seeing some of you for the rest of my life, I want you to all know who I am: I am Amanda Rose Metcalf, my heart belongs to Jesus Christ and Him alone, I speak like Malibu Barbie (“I hate you”), I overreact about a lot of things, I sleep whenever I see the opportunity, I am obsessed with the color yellow, I could live off of green tea and beef jerky, I am still waiting for the day that Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake reunite, and I love who I am. Of everything I have done in my life, I don’t regret a thing. If I were to give any sort of advice to any underclassman reading this or senior who has yet to truly ‘find themselves’, I would tell you to always be yourself and to put your happiness first. If you are ever too afraid of changing who you are in order to become who you want to be, keep this remark by Maria Robinson close to your heart: “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
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Sitting down to write this goodbye column gives me nothing short of sweaty palms and a stomachache. I do not know what to say. And what if I forget someone? This is the last thing I will ever write for The Student Prints, I do not want to mess it up. But I probably will, so let’s just get it over with. I would have never even been on the newspaper staff if Huey had not had faith in an awkward girl with braces and pit stains the size of Montana because she was so nervous. You sure know how to pick ‘em, Huey. I am really unsure of what to say to you, I do not want to be really cliché and say things like “you taught me everything I know!” and “I’ll miss you, I’ll come back and visit next year!” because those are both very obviously true. I guess you should know that you prevented many freak outs from happening on Fridays when we were stuck working on the paper for hours after school. It’s not like you talked to me and calmed me down or anything, your always extremely calm attitude just made me feel stupid for freaking out so I stopped. Thanks. Throughout the three years I have been on staff, and even as a freshman in your journalism class, you have taught me so many things. First and foremost, donut cake is the most delicious thing on the planet. Hello, Freshman 15. Second, how to dress and still be super hot when I’m 30. And then there’s all that stuff about learning how to use a Mac, designing an entire newspaper page, mastering InDesign and Photoshop, writing a good lead and using interviewing skills to get amazing quotes from people. But who needs that when you have two hands full of donut cake and a super cute new outfit? You will definitely be the teacher that I miss the most next year, Huey. I’ve been struggling the whole time that I’ve been writing this, wondering if I should say this. I think I should, it could be kind of weird though. Yep, I’m going to go for it. I love you, Huey. Amanda Metcalf. You’re probably about to be mad at me because this is going to be short. But I really cannot say goodbye to you yet. We just got spray tans earlier, so I can’t cry or I’ll have streaks on my face for Prom. And plus I have to watch you die in the mock accident tomorrow. Don’t make me cry two days in a row. You’re my best friend and I could not have asked for a better partner for the features section. I love you and thank you for putting so many great ideas and so much work into the paper so we could have an amazing section. Yianni and Abbey, I think I might have hated being on the newspaper staff if you two weren’t on it. I really don’t think I’ve ever laughed harder than the days that we went to print. There’s something about being stuck in a tiny room that’s 80 degrees because of all the computers, starving, exhausted and so frustrated that we just want to scream that makes my Friday nights memorable. Abbey, your sarcastic sense of humor never let me down and I think I may have lost it a few times if you weren’t there for me to express my frustration to. And Yianni, let’s be serious, the pub would not be the pub without your crazy antics and just general weirdness everyday. It’s easy for me to say that the paper would be nowhere without you two. Thank you so much for giving us a paper to be proud of. You guys worked so hard to make the paper like 10 times better than it was, and everyone noticed. Jack Melick, I do not now wat I will do without you next yeer. You are my absoloot favorite sophomore and I mite cry when I have to say goodbye two you. You are the cutest guy ever and you always britened my day. Weather I was to tired two function, grumpy, sad or extremely mad at sumone, you always managed to put a smile on my face. Wee have had so many grate memories this year. I really wish we had become frendz earlier. I’m going to miss you so mutch next year. I expect a weekly fone call from you, keeping me updated on your lyfe. Pleez don’t grow up when I’m away and become sum 6 foot guy with chest hair or I’ll cry. Luv you and how yoo can’t spell eeven if your lyfe depended on it. Mary Grace, I technically don’t even have to say goodbye to you because we’ll be in the same city next year. But I’ll probably be too terrified to leave campus to come visit you at Xavier. All I can say is I never would have gotten anything done without the extreme discipline that came from you. Staff Disciplinarian, crackin’ the whip. Kate McCoy, did you know that if you open your mouth while I laugh, it looks like you’re laughing? Probably, since we do that quite often. I really hope that I come home often so I can visit you. You and I seem to always have fun whether we’re sitting in your room or sitting in the freezing rain at a St. Francis baseball game under three blankets and two umbrellas, you can always make anything hilarious. You have become one of my best friends in the few years we’ve known each other and I don’t want to be three hours away from you. But hey, Stephen will still be here next year. And let’s face it, you like him better than me anyway. Morgan Hawley, I have complete confidence in you that next year you can keep the features section looking awesome. Working on pages with you and teaching you how to use InDesign was so much fun. I always laughed when I would open a page to work on it and there would be seven random notes on sides saying things like “so much story…so little space…” and even whole paragraphs ranting to me about your frustration with the page. I can’t wait to see what you and Caitlin do with the section next year, but I know it will be great! I think I’m still in denial, it doesn’t feel like I’m graduating. I’m almost positive that I will still walk through the auxiliary gym doors next fall at 7:25 am ready for the first day of school. It will probably hit me sometime soon. I’ll just start crying in the middle of the hallway because I’ll realize that these are my last days here. Just wait for it, it will happen.
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SPORTS
Northview has been my home for the past four year. It’s hard to believe I’m already going off to college and starting my life now. I will miss so many people and just the experience of high school. No matter what happens in life, the lessons I have learned and the relationships I have made throughout my high school career will stay with me forever. I’m not sure what I’m going to do in college, my hope is to become a doctor, but we’ll see where this crazy world takes me. Thank you to all of the teachers I have had the honor to be a student to, you have pushed me and challenged me to be the best I can. Mrs. Rhine, if you ever need a sitter (dog or maybe even a baby in the future?) let me know! Ms. Huey, where do I even start? Huey, you are the most thoughtful and caring teacher and I’m so glad to have had the chance to write for you and become an editor for your paper. I admire your passion for running publications, teaching, and eating things that give you migraines. Your love for this school, its teachers, students, and education is what makes you such a great teacher and person. Good luck with next year’s paper and yearbook. I will miss you! To Amanda Metcalf, you have been my bestie through everything! I love you and I know you’re going to do amazing things at OSU and in this world. Your kind heart and astounding intelligence will take you so far! It seems like yesterday we were the two emo girls on the bus listening to their iPods who hated the world, but just look at us now! Al Pal Yocom, otherwise known as Pally! I love you so much and I will miss having art class with you and listening to your infectious laugh everyday. Good luck at Cincinnati and I know that your beautiful personality and intelligence will shine in your journey of life. Yabbey, you two have been the
most fun, most exciting, chaotic, funniest, knowledgeable coeditors I could have asked for, not to mention best friends too! There has never been a dull moment in the Pub and I will miss having the both of you in my life everyday. I admire both of your organizational skills and your passion for being involved in everything. Yianni, we all know you’re going to be famous, so don’t forget your first kiss because I wont forget you!!! But seriously, I know you are going make it big Yianno and I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Abbey, I admire your ability to take on the countless challenges you do, I don’t know how or why you do it, but I’m amazed that you manage to not only pull off being coeditor of the newspaper, VP of NHS, captain of volleyball and a million other things, but you do it gracefully and with a smile. I’m going to miss ya Strick. To Nat Nat Forrester, Natz! I will miss your smiling face so much! I’m so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you this year. I will never forget our awesome back scratch sessions and our obsession with the Royal Wedding. I’m so proud of your beautiful work on the yearbook with Divya and I can’t wait to see what you two do next year. Jackson Melick, I will miss you so much next year! I’m so sad we won’t be able to have lunch together everyday and that I won’t be able to help you with your spelling. Jack, you are an extremely talented photographer and I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work this year. I will miss your bright personality and love of life. Addison, you’ve been the best cosports editor I could have asked for. You’re my best friend and I can’t wait to see what spectacular things you’re going to do in this world. Thank you for putting up with my craziness the day we go to print, and everyday for that matter. No matter what you choose to do in college, I know you’re going to change this world for the better, after all, you are Joe College.
A.HIRSCHFELD SPORTS
High school is such a small portion of not only life, but eternity. Something so miniscule seems like such a big deal while you’re living it, but the homework, tests and grades are irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. So many topics seemed utterly pointless in just about every class I took at Northview. I will
never use things like sine, cosine, or tangents for the rest of my life, but the relationships I made in the NV classes where I learned a bunch of short-lived topics will remain with me forever. High school is important, but for reasons that often go unnoticed. Memories and friendships are what I will take from high school. Chase something that will last. Pursue it passionately. Always have a plan. Forever starts now.
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yianni&abbey co editors in chief
My high school experience has been… Has been what? There have been days at Northview that I have loved and there have been times that I wanted to never come back. The most important part of the entire ride has been finding myself and I can honestly say, as we formally graduate Class of 2011, that I have done just that. It was not easy, but I swear I have. I was made fun of, but that’s not news. We were all made fun of. That’s not what I’m going to remember 20 years from now. I’m not going to think about the times that terrible people called me names and I’m definitely not going to think about the times that those people dropped out. We can be cruel. High school can be hell. But that’s not what I’ll remember. Instead, I’ll remember everything I’ve done. Throughout these four years, I did way more than I should have. But it was through that involvement that I am who I am. I know that sounds terribly cheesy (most of this is probably cheesy), but it is really true for me. Doing these things has given me confidence beyond words. Of all the activities I’ve taken part in, several things have truly changed me Because of my involvement in Northview Theatre, I have been lucky enough to find what I love most in life. Mr. Wo, you were, for all intents and purposes, my first coach. I know that I would not be the person or artist I am today without your guidance. This fall I’m moving to New York to pursue an education in acting. I’m terrified, but I could not be more excited. It’s a new start, not necessarily a new life. But hey, I’ll be home for Thanksgiving. My time on both the swim and water polo teams has been instrumental in making me who I am as well. Not only have these sports helped me to set goals and achieve them, but they have helped me to become an athlete and a leader.
I’ve gained some of my best friends as well as a varsity letter. They have perhaps given me the most confidence out of any activity. I’d never worn a Speedo before sophomore year and now I couldn’t imagine my life without one. The woman who was partially responsible for my involvement at the pool was coach and mentor Ms. Sarah Huey. Huey, you are incredible. I’ve been in the Pub since freshmen year and have called it home since sophomore year. You are one of the people I’ll miss most next year because of all the wisdom you’ve shared and the fun that we’ve had. You’re the only teacher who’s seen me in a swimsuit, and you know what? I’m okay with that. The newspaper period would not have been as great as it was without you, nor would the actual publication. The Student Prints is in a great place after many years of building and refining. Don’t screw it up. Editing the paper has been a straining task, but it’s been nothing but fun with my co-editor Abbey Strick. We’ve been friends since freshman year when my phone went off the first day in Mrs. Benya’s Honors English 9 class. Now, you are one of my best friends and my life is a lot better because you are in it. All I can do is smile as we give up the crown to the next generation. Who’s going to run this school when we’re done? With the final bit of space that I have, I would like to say goodbye to my friends Matt, Addison, and Graham. You have been the closest things to brothers I’ve had in my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. You’re all going to have the time of your lives at UT. Don’t forget me. There are plenty of things and people that I haven’t said goodbye to yet. The list is pretty long. Yet, the paper is only so long and 12 pages can only get you so far. Good luck with the future, everyone.
This is my goodbye column. Let’s be real, this is going to get sappy. There are so many people that have helped me throughout these four years of high school, I could probably fill up this entire page, but for the sake of saving time (and the fact that I have to share this page with Yianni) I’m just going to mention Pub people. This is the newspaper after all. So, here goes nothing. To all of our staffers and editors this year, thank you so much for helping make this an amazing paper. Many crazy budgeting sessions, missed deadlines and late nights later we’ve made something that we can truly be proud of. Bridget and JDeng – you girls will be great next year. Always remember to ask “where are you going with that?” and you’ll be fine. Nat Nat, rock the yearbook next year/take over the Pub, it is now rightfully yours. You better text me everyday lady! Jack, thank you so much for pretty much taking every single picture we ever asked you to and then some. You weren’t even supposed to be on newspaper staff and you ended up being our savior. We all know you’ll probably end up choosing yearbook, but newspaper definitely appreciates your hard work. See you at Michigan in a few years. Amanda and Ally, prior to contrary belief you don’t “drool” at all. You actually rule. Amanda, I’m glad that we reconnected after being best friends in 7th grade and then never speaking for like three years. I’m seriously so happy that we reconnected because I know that you’ll always be there even when we head off to college. I mean, I’ll at least see you when we’re beating your football team for the next four years. Ally, I’m not even sure if we would have known each other without the paper and that would have been terrible. You’re seriously awesome and I hope that we stay close (mostly so we can talk about you know who.) Addison and Alexa. Stay sporty. David, dude, just don’t ever change.
Yianni, my fellow co-editor… where to even start. Who knew when we were freshman making up our own sport in Mrs. Benya’s Honors English class that we’d end up this close by senior year. Somehow we’ve both survived this year despite being involved in way too many things. I mean check out this paper. It’s awesome, right? Our awkward brother and sister relationship will surely last through college (mostly because I totally want to visit New York and because you know I’ll end up calling you every morning on my way to class to make sure that you’re awake for class on time.) I truly believe that you will achieve every goal that you have set for yourself and then some (starting with acting alongside Sally Field.) Good luck in New York, don’t ever change. Huey, this whole newspaper experience would not have been the same without you. This year has been crazy with levy stuff, life stuff and publications stuff. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve danced to Rebecca Black and eaten dinner together on far too many occasions. I’m glad that the Hotel Edison uses single beds in their standard rooms instead of the normal double bed because otherwise this strange student-teacher relationship would never have begun. I’ll miss you more than some of the kids in my grade and that’s a fact. The day that we become Facebook friends will be celebrated like a holiday at my house (or maybe just with a really excited status.) Creepiness aside, thank you for always pushing me and forcing me to make my work the best it can be. Whenever I wanted to quit, you had another way of doing things, which at the time may have been annoying, but afterwards I was always grateful. Working with the most unorganized and potentially craziest co-editors you’ve ever had probably was not easy, but I’m pleased to say that we ended up with a great publication. When you’re on your way to NYC with the new editors in the next few years feel free to pick me up and throw me in your suitcase so we can watch some Say Yes to the Dress together again. To the Pub, thank you for always being a home away from home, a place to finish homework, sleep and wear out my Pandora account.