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Remember when... BLADE reminisces on things we forgot Gaucho Pants
Those awkward-length, flowy spandex pants that were somehow deemed appropriate for public wear around 2006? Gauchos were a huge staple in the average 2006 female wardrobe. According to a Chicago Tribune article by Beth Cooney, published October 2006, entitled “How to Wear Gauchos,” gauchos could be worn for any occasion by any person. The article quoted Nicole Fischelis, fashion director for Macy’s, saying, “They can look sophisticated, they can look trendy. They can be dressed up or worn very casually.”
Motel 6 & Super 8 cost $6 & $8.88
Many people are able to recognize the Super 8 Motel or Motel 6 as places to crash for a night while traveling. Motel 6 opened in 1962 and originally charged $6 per night to stay, hence the name Motel 6, according to robertkaplinsky.com. Super 8 Motel was founded in 1974 and offered rooms for $8.88 a night, according to the Super 8 Motel website. Due to inflation, these hotels could obviously not keep these prices forever. However, it often is forgotten that these motels were named after their original prices of $6 and $8 for a night’s stay.
Library books had cards inside them
Today, checking out a library book means scanning a library card and scanning the book, so the library can know who has the book checked out. Some libraries even have a “self scan” option, where a librarian is not even needed for a book to be checked out. However, books used to have a small card on the inside of them where people would add their name to a list of those who have previously checked out the book, in order to keep track of the current borrower. Technology changes everything.
Netflix required mailing DVDs
Netflix was created in 1997 as a service to offer movie rentals delivered to your door. It was not until 10 years later that Netflix launched streaming services, so people could stream movies directly to their TV for a monthly rate, according to the Netflix Media Center Online. When the streaming service was released, the number of people ordering movies to their mailboxes fell drastically. In fact, due to its inconvenience, many people often forget that Netflix still offers this feature despite the wider array of movie choices.
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Pondering innovations creates nostalgic mood
CHLOE LANDERS trends editor While leaving a restaurant on a Friday evening, cigarette smoke filled the rainy air. I looked over to find two men smoking outside the restaurant before going back in to finish their dinner. At that moment, I entered into a sense of nostalgia. “Would you like to be seated in smoking or non-smoking?” were often the words I heard as a child when going to grab a bite to eat. I do not know if I purposely tried to forget those times because I am mildly allergic to smoke, or if everyday life is so different now that I have forgotten the in-betweens. That is where the idea for this page flourished. This page is here to remind you of the amusing times we lived in, but also to show the stepping stone moments in our lives that we often disregard as unimportant. Gone with the Wind is my mom’s favorite movie, and her reasoning makes complete sense. Not only was it all-in-all a great film, but also the movie was only shown about once a year. Growing up in the early ‘70s, films were only shown every so often, and if you missed it, it was tough love for you.
After school today, I wanted to watch an episode of New Girl, so I logged into my Netflix account and I put an episode on. This mundane task made me realize: if you want something, it can easily be retrieved for a small price of $7.99 a month. Whether we want to believe it or not, the TV-watching process growing up in my parents’ generation instilled discipline and taught viewers that the world did not revolve around them. Not only did I forget about smoking and non-smoking seating, but I forgot about the convenient items I had owned, and shows that I watched, too. Remember the Walkman? Yeah, me too. I found it in my CD drawer yesterday-nicely accompanied by my N-Sync CD. The blue portable music device that I found was slightly dented and definitely overused, as I carried it with me everywhere I went, even though every song would skip when I moved too quickly. The iPod is one of the most convenient little pieces of musical technology ever invented, but we cannot forget about our song-jolting, Walkman past. There are many things we forget about or disregard in our daily lives, as our society has weaved through many phases and decades. I encourage those who read and value this page to take a step back and think of an item or a time which you forgot existed. You will be able to appreciate what we have now, as well as appreciate those entertaining times of the past as a learning experience that has only served to make our society better and easier.
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Jackie Wendell (11) has taken on the role of a mentor to younger students. Outside of school, Wendell enjoys teaching Sunday school and impacting children’s lives by being there for them and helping them learn about the Lord. Last semester, Wendell took a child development class that she very much enjoyed and, this semester, she enjoys being an office aide, which allows her to build better relationships within the school community. “At school, I try to find kids that don’t strive, but need attention and motivation to get their lives back together, if the pieces are kind of falling apart. I try to be happy and rub that happiness off on others at school,” Wendell said. Jackie Wendell was nominated by associate principal Andy Bratcher to be recognized for being a role model.
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Emily Farley (10), is a hard worker both inside and outside of school. “I do not necessarily feel like I stand apart from my classmates, but I always make sure to try my best in everything,” Farley said. Although Farley is well-known for being a great friend and teacher in the classroom, there are other qualities about her that many students might be surprised to find out. In her free time, she hunts with her dad and brother, and on occasion, she goes with her best friend, Taylor Kelly (10). As a close friend, Kelly looks up to Farley’s qualities. “Emily is always willing to go out of her way to help others, and I truly admire her for that,” Kelly said. Farley also enjoys painting and drawing because art gives her a chance to express herself in a calm environment.
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Local scholars receive national recognition KATIE BROWNSON staff writer
Two WHS seniors, Gabriela Hayward-Lara and Mary Grace Gorman, have been recognized as candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Award. The program is designed by the Executive Order of the President in order to recognize and honor the nation’s most notable graduating seniors, based on academic achievements, leadership and involvement in the community, according to a press release from the Office of Public Affairs. One of the nominees, HaywardLara, will be spending time in Chile with the Rotary Exchange after she graduates. The following year she will attend
Princeton to study a branch of science, possibly molecular biology. “Being nominated for the program is a huge honor,” Hayward-Lara said. For Gorman, who will head straight to college this fall, this recognition could lead to an enjoyable opportunity. “It would be fantastic to go to the White House and be around all the young bright minds and political figures to whom I look up,” Gorman said. Eight hundred semifinalists will be chosen in early April. In May, the finalists will be chosen and invited to Washington, D.C. where they will be awarded the Presidential Scholars Medallion, according to a press release from the Office of Public Affairs.
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INFO TO GO Winter Formal
When: Feb. 20 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: WHS Commons Why: To raise money for post Prom, according to junior class adviser Erika Mihoci. How: Purchase tickets for $10 per person or $15 for couples, at lunch or at the door, according to sophomore Student Government representative Mimi Wiles (10).
Celebrity Sled Hockey Game
When: Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. Where: Alice Noble Ice Arena Why: To raise money for the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio, according to ASPO chairperson Lisa Followay. How: $5 admission at the door, according to Greg Long, a participant in the game.
Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
When: Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Where: WHS Gymnasium Why: Ticket sales benefit the American Heart Association, according Health Dept. member Steve Young. How: Tickets are $1 at the door, according to Young. Information compiled by Isabelle Cannon, Ryan Miller and Emma Strong
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Q&A: Eleanor Clift shares journalistic experiences and insight On Feb. 2, BLADE co-editor-in-chief Mary Grace Gorman interviewed Eleanor Clift, former writer for Newsweek and current writer for The Daily Beast.
you went through several editors… It has been compared to the lapidary process, which is like rock polishing, because every editor had a say in just about every sentence along the way. Whereas, at The Daily
Did you enjoy your time as a secretary, or did you find it frustrating? I was never frustrated that I was a secretary. JENNA ZHU I was thrilled to be Beast, I have one editor and working in a place where don’t have a researcher. I’m what I was typing and taking pretty much responsible for shorthand about was so everything… Some things interesting… My eyes opened about the web are better, but it’s up along the way, and I saw the speed that I think I notice what the possibilities were, the most. At Newsweek, you and I saw what I wanted to would have days to contact take advantage of, but being people, worry about what secretary to the national affairs you were writing, analyze it, editor at Newsweek was a double-check it. Here, that is pretty big deal… Then, when compressed into a number of they made me a reporter, I got hours. assigned to cover Jimmy Carter What news sources do you because they didn’t think he read? was going to win. They gave I get The New York Times and me the newest kid on the block. The Washington Post delivered How does writing for The Daily every morning, and I listen to Beast compare to writing for NPR... And then during the Newsweek? day, I’ll see what pops up here When you wrote for Newsweek, and there.
What advice do you have for women who want to infiltrate male-dominated fields? I think women are more welcome now in all of these
Clift came to speak to The Wooster Blade staff as part of her visit for the College of Wooster’s Great Decisions lecture series. She revealed that one of her greatest regrets is that she passed up the opportunity to writer for her high school newspaper. areas than they were... Basically, you do your job, and you do it well, and most of the time you can’t be ignored… It doesn’t have to be a zero-sum. I think the millennial generation is much more gender neutral, and these barriers are not as rigid as they were in previous generations. How did you balance raising three sons and working as a journalist? I really struggled to be away as little as possible. I also point out
I did have a husband who did do some childcare. I think when you have kids, sleep can kind of go more than you would like, but you can make it work. I have always said I regarded my job as therapy for being a mother and being a mother as therapy for doing my job. I don’t think I could have done either exclusively without the other. What do you think of this presidential election? Is it really as different from previous ones as people make
it out to be? Every one is different, and every one is high stakes, and every one is the most important ever; if you’re reporting on it, that’s how you’re going to put it. But, it is highly unusual that two outside candidates with no commitment to the parties that they are running in would get this far.
You’ve been known as a supporter of Hillary Clinton. What do you think of her chances this year, with Bernie Sanders’ surge? I think if she keeps her cool, it can be a very energizing and uplifting debate as they fight it out. She needs to be careful not to yield to the temptation to really attack him, because then she would alienate his supporters, and if she’s going to win in November, she will need his supporters. How do you feel about p o l i t i c a l apathy? I think political apathy is very misguided. People think they’re voting against what’s happening, when in fact, they’re reinforcing w h a t ’ s happening. If they got out to vote, they could actually change things. JENNA ZHU A neglected vote is actually a vote for the status quo. Look around the world, at countries that strive to be democratic, I mean they would crawl across broken glass… People value the vote, and we did in this country too. Women didn’t always get to vote. We got it in 1920, and so it is a very precious thing.
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Wooster plans to implement new improvements downtown ESTELLE SHAYA staff writer
While Wooster’s downtown thrives with projects such as the courthouse’s renovation, new plans are in the works to enrich its public spaces. In the “Downtown Wooster Master Plan,” published by the City of Wooster on Nov. 14, 2015, on WoosterOH.com, the idea of the East Green, a new downtown park, was introduced by the City of Wooster and numerous other organizations, including the College of Wooster and Mainstreet Wooster. Located at the intersection of Liberty St. and Beall Ave., the park would include an amphitheater and other facilities.
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Plans have been made to build a park on the intersection of Liberty St. (above) and Beall Ave. in addition to several other projects. Sandra Hull, executive director of Main Street Wooster, added that new businesses such as Muddy’s and the JAFB brewery are already arriving in
the area, and the intersection may soon become a vital part of downtown Wooster. The original park plan was introduced last year in the
New act changes education DROSOS KARDULIAS staff writer
The Every Student Succeeds Act will be implemented in 2017 to replace the No Child Left Behind Act, transferring the management of education from the federal government to the states. Dr. Michael Tefs, superintendent of Wooster City Schools, states that the Every Student Succeeds Act provides a prime opportunity to reclaim local control of education policy. Tefs also states the ESSA will change current policies requiring teacher accountability measures. “[The Every Student Succeeds Act]... prohibits the Secretary of Education in the United States Department of Education from requiring a state to implement a teacher or principal evaluation system,” Tefs said. WHS Principal Tyler Keener, also stated the ESSA will address teacher accountability. Tefs said the ESSA will have a great impact on teaching in the classroom. “This could be truly transformative public policy,” Tefs said. However, Keener was skeptical as to whether the ESSA will change the district in a major way. “I’m not sure this act is going to change much of what we do,” Keener said. Tefs stated the ESSA could provide an opportunity to decrease standardized testing. However, Keener is unsure as to the ESSA’s effects on standardized testing. “I don’t know the ins and outs of the act in regard to the testing,” Keener said. Karen Arbogast, WCS Director of Elementary Education, said the ESSA could potentially impact the way Title I funds are distributed at the elementary level. Arbogast stated the ESSA could provide greater flexibility as to how funds are used, especially in regard to achievement.
“Comprehensive Plan,” which was published by the City of Wooster on WoosterOH.com. The plan progressed to a design for an amphitheater but stopped due to construction of another building, said David Krebs, the architect of the original amphitheater and founder of the AODK Inc. architecture firm. City planner Andrew Dutton said that the East Green, with its proposed location between Wooster’s downtown and the College of Wooster, has the potential to bring more college students into the downtown. According to Krebs, the park would additionally expand the reach of downtown Wooster. “Right now, the core of the downtown is so strong that if we can extend the activity out away from the core...
everything infills between,” Krebs said. According to the “Downtown Wooster Master Plan,” the East Green’s proposed amphitheater would provide a venue for musical shows and plays for the Wooster community. Concerning the timeline of construction, Dutton said, “This is a concept. This is not saying we’re going to come with a bulldozer next year.” Right now, Dutton said the city is working to make the plan available to the people who could influence its progression. When the East Green plan will advance to its next stage is unknown. The East Green, though by no means assured, exists as a possibility for future development in Wooster.
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a guide to life Tips and tricks for the students of whs A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer (Chad Bever)
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (Hiner, Bever, Coppola)
On Writing by Stephen King (Brett Hiner) Hostage Taker by Stefanie Pintoff (Hiner)
Advice from Grandma q&as with Staff members’ grandmothers, Sue Herman and Mary Braden.
Q: What advice woud you give students? MB: “Don’t be a follower; be your own person.” Q: Do you have any advice on relationships? SH: “You cannot rely on someone else to make you happy. You can be happy and live a full life, and shouldn’t burden someone with making you happy all the time. They can be there to enhance your good times, though.”
According to Dr. Melissa Burgett of the Cleveland Clinic, “exercise, even 15 minutes per day, can help to reduce stress.” Getting enough sleep and fresh air can also help to boost your mood.
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Jill Coppola)
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (Coppola)
Books to read before graduation according to the whs english dept. Q: What advice would you give high school kids that are on the fence about going to college? SH: “A gap year isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Get involved in Rotary...Get involved with church or your community. College isn’t for everyone. If you take a year off, have a plan, don’t sit around and be lazy. Travel or learn.”
Q: What advice would you give to those who have been down on their luck? MB: “Strive for something more and always look on the bright side, even though it may be tough.” Q&As with Sue Herman, written by grandson Spencer Dilyard, and Mary Braden, written by grandaughter Tatumn McGrew.
An article from Nationwide Children’s, entitled “Sleep in Adolescents,” says teens should sleep nine hours a night. Burgett explained, “having a cell phone on your nightstand can cause sleep interruptions overnight.”
Burgett said calcium and vitamin D are very important to a teen’s diet. Teens should be getting three to four servings of calcium a day. Given that they have a balanced diet, the rest of the vitamins and minerals should come from the teen’s diet.
5 words every high school graduate should know Ordeal: “an experience that is very unpleasant or difficult” (MerriamWebster Dictionary). Mired: “a troublesome or intractable situation” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).
“The Institute of Medicine says children and teenagers should consume about two to three quarts of water a day (1.7 to 3.3 liters, the IOM says), depending on age, size and sex,” Burgett said.
Health tips
Clandestine: “done in a private way or place” (MerriamWebster Dictionary).
Ironclad: “too strong to be doubted or questioned” (MerriamWebster Dictionary).
Indignant: “feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy” (MerriamWebster Dictionary). Word suggestions by Chelsey Porter and Jill Coppola, English Dept. Members. They believe these are all words that high school students should know for college and for life in general. Tips and lists compiled by Shiyuan Wang, Olivia Sleek and Shreya Gurumurthy. Graphics by Nate King-Smith.
THE WOOSTER BLADE | COVER | FEB. 5, 2016 | PAGE 9 The résumé has to be simple, two pages or less. Use reverse chronological order, listing your current job first and then working backwards. 3. Create two to three bullets that talk about accomplishments on the job. 4. Make sure your letterhead is simple and pleasing to the eye and contains contact information 5. Avoid adding information about your personal life. Tips one, two and five from Kerry Hannon on Forbes.com Tips three and four from Résumé Writing Tips on Tulane.edu
Start a savings account; having automatic transfers each month is ideal. 2. Know your financial situation and what things you will need to work into a budget, for example, monthly expenses like rent and gas. 3. Differentiate financial wants and needs. 4. Set long-term and short-term goals in terms of items/ projects you would like to have money for in the future. Financial tips courtesy of bankofamerica.com.
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April 15, quickly approaching, is tax day in America. However, 64 percent of high schooler parents worry about their children’s ability to handle money, according to Daniel Bortz in “Why Most High Schoolers Don’t Know how to Manage their Money,” published in U.S. News. All Americans with an income are required, by law, to file a federal income tax return. Accountant Cathy Roche, of Dyer Roche & Company, Inc., said the first step to filing taxes is gathering information. Roche said information includes documents on income and deductions. The next step is to record information on a tax form. Three forms are available, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS): 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040. A number of factors, including current income, determine which form to use, states the IRS. Checking the tax form for errors, especially with adding and subtracting, is an important final step to taxes, said Roche.
Résumés Blurbs and Lists compiled by Sarah Hopkins, Isabelle Cannon, Estelle Shaya and Valerie Anderson
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Gather a list of your account transactions and receipts over the past month and your most recent bank statement. As you gain and spend money throughout the month, keep track in some type of register. This list should include your purchases, withdrawals, deposits and bank charges. To create this list, jot down your transactions in a checkbook register as you make purchases. Add up the deposits and withdrawals you have listed in your personal register. Check to see if the total amounts of deposits and withdrawals in your register match the amounts on your statement. When there is no difference between the total in your register and the total in your statement, your work is done.
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QUITTERS NEVER WIN, OR DO THEY? Knowing when to quit improves quality of life
SHIYUAN WANG feature editor
Freshman year, I joined the Speech and Debate team. I was put in the category of Lincoln Douglas, a debate category. At first, I really enjoyed the category; debating gave me some valuable skills that I could use in life. But, after a while, I found myself becoming less happy. After a lot of contemplation, I finally decided to quit Speech and Debate my junior year because I no longer enjoyed the activity. It was one of the hardest decisions I had to make in high school, but when I look back, I know I made the right choice. Eventually, I decided to join
the team again my senior year in a different category. When people define success, they always think of continued perseverance. But, sometimes, they forget another aspect of success: knowing when to quit. Quitting does not always mean giving up; it can mean understanding your own limits. Too many students cram extracurriculars for the sake of college applications. In all honesty, I first joined Speech and Debate because I believed it would look great on my college applications and because I thought it might be fun to do. I had such a hard time deciding whether or not to quit because I thought quitting would make me look weak to everyone else. But, I also knew that if I did not, it would only end up affecting my academics and my mental sanity negatively. I quit Speech and Debate because I understood that if I did not do so, I would feel miserable doing something I no longer enjoyed. Instead, I decided to take a much-needed break for a year before I was ready to delve in again in a new category with a fresh set of eyes. I have never regretted that decision for myself.
Overcommitment could harm health AMBER SWIGART staff writer
During students’ high school careers, they often face hard decisions, including whether or not to take rigorous classes, to try out for a sport or to apply for a job. In many cases, students must consider how much work and effort they can handle and what activities are worth the time and effort and ask themselves, “When should I quit timeconsuming activities, and when should I commit?” The reason for quitting is often disinterest, participation difficulty or general disenchantment with the activity. “There are lots of reasons [to quit]. If something gets too hard, becomes too boring, takes too long, is not what one expected or is not worth the effort. Or, if it’s no longer enjoyable, or you change your mind, or it’s causing
discomfort, or it gets in the way of something else you want to do,’’ Carl E. Pickhardt, Ph.D., of Psychology Today said in
“...WHEN THAT COMMITMENT STARTS TO FALL INTO AN UNHEALTHY CHOICE, THEN ONE NEEDS TO PROBABLY DECIDE TO END THAT COMMITMENT,” MCKEE SAID. his article “When Adolescents Want to Quit.” Above all, people must
place health and wellbeing first, in order to avoid overcommitment. But, they must also remember that their choices will affect others, especially in teamoriented groups. “If it is just not right for you-if it is becoming detrimental to you--one needs to continue to make healthy choices. But, at the same time, when you are committing to an activity, your teammates and your coaches are depending on you. You have made a commitment, and I think it is important to follow through on those commitments. But, when that commitment starts to fall into an unhealthy choice, then one needs to probably decide to end that commitment,” Wooster City Schools psychologist Todd McKee said. Those who are considering quitting an activity or sport can consult a parent, coach, teacher, guidance counselor or another trusted adult for help to make a healthy and smart decision.
By the numbers: Quitting at WHS 75% Yes Do you think it’s acceptable for people to quit school activites?
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150 students were polled during 5B lunch and 8th period study hall on Feb. 1 by Emma Jeffries.
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HUFFMAN CHECKS MALE PRIVILEGE ON THE ICE
Graphics by Shreya Gurumurthy and Alexander Thompson Photos by Casey Baik
Huffman shreds gender stereotypes MADDY NACCI staff writer
Brooke Huffman (9) is defying stereotypes in the ice rink, as she is one of three girls, and the only girl from Wooster, on the Wooster Oilers hockey team. Huffman also plays soccer and participates in track, but she said hockey is really different than most sports. She said her favorite part of the sport is the physical aspect. Huffman plays the positions of forward and right wing. Huffman said she grew up figure skating and was encouraged to try hockey by her brother, Bradley, and her father, who was the coach of her brother’s hockey team. She joined hockey when she was nine years old and has been playing ever since. Huffman enjoys being part of a co-ed team comprised primarily of boys. “There is a lot less drama with the guys. It’s kind of like they are my older brothers,” Huffman said. Teammates describe Huffman as a key part of the hockey team. “She is a great player and is always willing to work as hard as it takes to win. She helps bring a different view of the game, which helps bring teamwork with the guys. Her being on a team of mostly guys doesn’t affect the way she plays. She’s aggressive and is, all around, a great part of our team,” fellow Wooster Oilers player Zach Dreher (10) said. After overcoming an injury from the fall season, Huffman played in her first full varsity game Jan. 24, where the Wooster Oilers beat Medina for the first time ever. Huffman says the stereotypes that only boys play hockey do not bother her. “I just show people that girls can play just as well as guys can,” Huffman said. The Oilers’ next game is Feb. 10.
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The Wooster Oilers’ Brooke Huffman displays her gear on the ice at the Alice Noble Ice Arena during hockey practice.
SPORTS
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YMCA basketball provides relaxed and inclusive setting DREW FRIEDHOFF staff writer As the WHS basketball teams continue their seasons, other high school students are choosing an alternative option for playing basketball at a competitive level. Y-Ball is a program offered through Wooster’s YMCA, run by Avery Gray, the sports
director at the Y. The program has been offered for over 10 years and has developed a large following of students, according to Gray. This year students from Wooster, Dalton, Smithville, Northwestern and the Mohican Youth Academy have organized teams to compete against each other. “For kids who aren’t fit for the high school team or maybe haven’t played before, [Y-Ball]
Ben Kubiak (12)
Jacob Saal (12)
is a good outlet for them to have access to a team sport,” Gray said. To Anthony Panepento (11), Y-Ball is a chance to get back to playing basketball competitively, while also being able to have a good time. Playing for the Dream Team, this is Panepento’s first year in the organization, however, for Rough Operators member Devin Johnson (12), Y-Ball has
become a yearly routine. “I decided to play Y-Ball because I would rather put all my focus into baseball training in the winter, and I like playing with my group of friends for fun,” Johnson, who has been a part of the program since his freshman year, said. Teachers at WHS have a history of coaching Y-Ball teams. This year Science Dept. member Jacob Melrose
Derek Kunkler (12)
is coaching the Smooth Operators, a team consisting of a combination of WHS juniors and seniors. “I love interacting with the kids outside of school,” Melrose said. Y-Ball teams play eight games throughout the season with an extra day for playoffs. Games are played on Saturdays starting at eight a.m., usually at Wooster’s YMCA.
Rece Emplit (12)
THE SMOOTH OPERATORS
THE ROUGH OPERATORS
THE DREAM TEAM
The Smooth Operators have a 4-0 record. Their roster contains Jake Rayman (12), Rece Emplit (12), Derek Berschty (12), Alex Barnard (12), Petey Bess (12), Joe Kline (12), Grant Berger (11), Grant Peabody (11) and Armand Rutter (11). They are coached by Science Dept. member Jacob Melrose, and their next game is tomorrow at 11 a.m. versus Straight Outta Dalton.
The Rough Operators, coached by Paul Kubiak, have a record of 3-1. The team, consisting of Derek Kunkler (12), Ben Kubiak (12), Jake Robinson (12), Derek Hescht (12), Corey Musselman (12), Curtis Williamson (12), Devin Johnson (12) and Jacob Saal (12), all WHS seniors. The Rough Operators play the Dream Team tomorrow at 12 p.m.
With a 1-3 record as the youngest of the three Wooster teams, the Dream Team players include Sawyer Cass (12), Collin Skufca (11), Anthony Panepento (11), Zach N’tia (10), Giaminh Nguyen (10), Connor Niro (10), Brent Dillon (10), Keagan Brown (10) and Treyvon O’Hearn (10). The Dream Team plays the Rough Operators tomorrow at noon.
Blurbs and photos by Hannah Knapic
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100 million pounds of avocados were used to make guacamole on Super Bowl Sunday.
Over 1.25 billion chicken wings were eaten during the Super Bowl.
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Americans ate 11.2 million pounds of potato chips and 8.2 million pounds of tortilla chips during last year’s game day.
48 million Americans get takeout or fast food meals on the day of the Super Bowl.
By the numbers: THE SUPER BOWL
Over 11 million pieces of Domino’s pizza alone were eaten during last year’s Super Bowl.
Graphics by Nate King-Smith, Shreya Gurumurthy and Spencer Dilyard. Blurbs compiled by Grant Peabody and Austin McCully. Food blurb data is from NaturalSociety.com. Data in bottom row blurbs is from Fortune.com and Marketing-charts.com. Remember when your parents could make everything better?
30 second ads for the this year’s Super Bowl are selling for up to $5 million.
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50 percent of ads in last year’s Super Bowl featured a hashtag.
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114 million people watched last year’s Super Bowl.
Last year’s Super Bowl was the most tweeted ever, with over 28 million tweets.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Huffington Post picks Top 10 soundtrack songs:
2. “The Bare Necessities” – The Jungle Book 1. “Hakuna Matata” — The Lion King 1. “All of the Stars” - The Fault in Our Stars, Ed Sheeran
3. “Part of Your World” — The Little Mermaid
2. “Who Gon Stop Me” - The Great Gatsby, Kanye West and Jay Z
4. “Under the Sea” — The Little Mermaid
3. “There’s A Light that Never Goes Out”- (500) Days of Summer, The Smiths
6. “A Whole New World” — Aladdin
5. “Beauty and the Beast” — Beauty and the Beast
4. “Tee Shirt” - The Fault in Our Stars, Birdy
7. “Be Our Guest” — Beauty and the Beast
5. “Us” - (500) Days of Summer, Regina Spektor
7. “Decode” - Twilight, Paramore
8. “Beating Heart” - Divergent, Ellie Goulding
9. “Until We Go There” - If I Stay, Lucius
10. “A Thousand Years” - Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Christina Perri
1. “Falling Slowly” - Once, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
2. “Under the Sea” - The Little Mermaid
3. “Tee Shirt” - The Fault in Our Stars, Birdy
6. “Young and Beautiful” - The Great Gatsby, Lana Del Rey
10. “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” — Cinderella 9. “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” — The Aristocats 8. “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Frozen
Data courtesy of huffingtonpostmusic.com.
1. “Don’t You Forget About Me” – The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds
2. “Philadelphia” – Philadelphia, Neil Young
3. “I’m Alright” – Caddyshack, Kenny Loggins
5. “The Wrestler” - The Wrestler, Bruce Springsteen 4. “Try Again” - Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah 3. “Ghostbusters” - Ghostbusters, Ray Parker Jr. 2. “Lose Yourself” - 8 Mile, Eminem 1. “When Doves Cry” - Purple Rain, Prince
WHS students and staff sound off about their ultimate movie soundtrack selections
4. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” - The Lion King
4. “Bitter Sweet Symphony” – Cruel Intentions, The Verve
5. “Lose Yourself” - 8 Mile, Eminem
5. “What a Wonderful World” – Good Morning Vietnam, Louis Armstrong
6. “I Will Always Love You” - The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston
6. “Live and Let Die” – Live and Let Die, Paul McCartney & the Wings
7. “Arabian Nights” - Aladdin
7. “Eye of the Tiger” – Rocky III, Survivor
8. “My Heart Will Go On” - Titanic, Celine Dion
8. “Lose Yourself” – 8 Mile, Eminem
9. “Colors of the Wind” - Pocahontas
10. “Waiting for my Moment” - Creed, Childish Gambino
10. “This Woman’s Work” – She’s Having A Baby, Kate Bush 9. “Mrs. Robinson” – The Graduate, Simon & Garfunkel
10. “Holiday Road” - National Lampoon’s Vacation, Lindsay Buckingham 9. “Danger Zone” - Top Gun, Kenny Loggins 8. “Don’t You Forget About Me” - The Breakfast Club, Simple Minds 7. “Happy” - Despicable Me 2, Pharrell 6. “Let It Go” - Frozen, Idina Menzel
Music allows catharsis and expression of self KAYLA BARNET on campus editor
Music is found in many aspects of people’s everyday lives, ranging from putting in headphones to hearing it in an elevator or on the radio. Music impacts people’s lives for various reasons. Katie Rotuno, a music therapist and WHS alum, says live or recorded music has a huge effect on individuals. “I’ve found it can ground and center individuals who are having rapid/racing thoughts or experiencing symptoms of psychosis or mania. On the opposite end, I have seen music motivate and stimulate, bringing people out of a severe depressive state and/or bring someone out of a catatonic state. I’ve seen it be a source of calm and I’ve also seen it become a source of anxiety,” Rotuno said.
Brett Hiner, English Dept. member and Literature of Film teacher, says the inclusion of music in a movie can be the make-or-break factor for the audience, especially when speaking of the music score. “The most memorable scores are probably memorable because the composer perfectly captures the ‘sound’ of the movie,” Hiner said. Dan Adams, Music Dept. member, also believes music enhances people’s lives, although the extent varies person to person. “Can you imagine a world where there was no music? It would be very sad place, because music is a way to express ourselves and that’s what being human is,” Adams explains. Many people use music as an outlet for their feelings and emotions and the influence music has on human beings is very powerful.
The Little Mermaid
Les Misérables
Frozen
Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
Students’ favorite movie soundtracks
Star Wars High School Musical
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jaws The Sound of Music
Open response poll conducted by Evan Doan the week of Jan. 25. In lunch periods, 164 students were polled. The top 10 results are Lists compiled by Shreya Gurumurthy, Brett Hiner, Claire Lanham and Pierre Paul. Graphic by Nate King Smith. depicted in the graphic.
VIEWS
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Following the news creates an informed and cultured lifestyle
KAYLA COOPER focus editor
Keeping up with the news can be very beneficial because following current events helps
people stay informed, cultured and educated. By exploring events locally, nationally and universally, readers and viewers can be educated about the realities of the world around them. Being educated about these types of events is very important for people of all ages because it is so easy for people to get caught up in their own lives, not really taking in what is going on around them. This has been very common due to the amount of people who are glued to their phones. Being
curious about the world should be encouraged, and following the news is the best way to feed that curiosity. Gaining knowledge about current events can help people formulate their own opinions about important issues that go on around them, and it also encourages independence and a strong sense of selfawareness. This can also help people find what they are most interested in and what they would like to pursue. Having this knowledge can also create many opportunities for conversation. The news is
a great way to be connected to the rest of the world. By reading the news, people learn about what is going on in other parts of the world and open their eyes to different cultures and economic issues going on elsewhere. Reading and learning about current events in other countries is what connects them to the world around them. There should be no excuses as to why people cannot keep up with the news because, with the prevalence of technology, reaching a news source is made almost unbelievably
effortless. Almost everyone has internet access to reach the news, and if not, a simple newspaper or magazine works just as well. The top ranking online news sources, according to www. journalism.org, are Yahoo-ABC News Network, CNN, NBC News Digital, Huffingtonpost. com, CBS News, USA Today and Buzzfeed. These, and many more, are all accessible news sources. The best way to follow the news is to find a news source that is unbiased, reliable and suitable for the reader.
Students discuss their most used-news mediums Internet S EW OPINION
Television OPINION
ALEX BARNARD views editor
On Twitter, I follow many news accounts that keep me up to date with important events going on in the world, and whether these events affect me or not, the bottom line is I am informed by them. The only thing that bothers me about tweeting the news is that users are limited to 140 characters, and most tweets are tweeted links to said news outlets sites, which are bound to be ad-ridden. However, one avenue of the news I do not mind looking at is cable news. While yes, cable news show ads, people can at least turn the channel to watch something else. Cable news’ appeal to me is mostly driven by the fact that the news is given straight away, whether it be breaking news or just events that occurred throughout the day. The news is given right away without having to click or flip a page allowing for in my opinion a more enjoyable experience.
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SCOT NIELSON staff writer
The internet acts as a catalyst for news production and distribution. News readers benefit from internet news because of the sheer quantity of information. Consumers can access their news by topic, rather than subscribing to single sources. RSS feeds and Google Reader accounts can streamline news consumption. Many sources now supplement their typical output with video, bonus articles and interactive media. Often, articles link to related articles, sometimes not even from the same source. The internet further keeps news sources accountable. Letters to the editor are losing out to comment sections and “contact us” buttons. Moreover, “share this” options expedite the natural selection of news, allowing the more relevant, interesting and comprehensive articles to thrive. Of course, this phenomenon varies by audience. Finally, the web keeps news recent. Sources can publish as events occur, rather than waiting for the next publication of their issue. Most articles are stamped with a date and time.
Graphics by Shreya Gurumurthy and Alexander Thompson
Newspaper OPINION
NICK COSMO staff writer
Traditional newsprint is the platform most suited for delivering local news. While large TV networks can draw attention to high profile news developments, it is unlikely that news that occurs in smaller towns will be fully covered by these shows. Due to these major networks focusing on largerscale news, the platforms that provide a way to obtain local news are local TV and newsprint. An article published by journalism.about.com outlines some of the advantages that newsprint can offer in relation to local TV, namely the ability to have a larger staff that can focus on many different areas. This larger number of staff members can also allow the paper to cover a broader array of topics in a more in-depth manner. Newsprint still plays a necessary role in delivering local news in cities everywhere.
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THE VOICE OF WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL
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Shawn Warden leaves a legacy of kindness OUR VIEW The Wooster High School community was shaken with sadness upon hearing of the sudden passing of custodian Shawn Warden. Warden was a familiar face to nearly every student, teacher and staff member at WHS. As a day custodian, he was recognized as the go-to-guy when a student had a spill or locker jam, and he attended to each student’s requests with a kind and good-humored demeanor. But, Warden went above and beyond his job description, putting in extra hours helping prepare for events for sports teams, student government and speech and debate. Off the clock, he often attended school functions of all sorts, befriending students and building relationships as an active member of the community. Upon hearing of his passing, it seemed the majority of students had some story to tell of Warden’s impact on their lives. His kind deeds and words were small and seemingly inconsequential, but they stuck in students’ minds. The Wooster Blade Editorial Board hopes Warden’s memory will inspire community members to recognize small acts of kindness performed by others without fanfare each day. We remind students that words of acknowledgement can mean a lot to those whose work is often thankless, and we extend particular gratitude to our custodial staff, who share many of Warden’s best attributes. May we let the passing of a cherished member of our school community serve as a reminder to recognize the kind gestures of others and exhibit gratitude toward our loved ones. The board challenges each reader to take a moment to honor Warden’s legacy by performing an act of quiet kindness.
HIS KIND DEEDS AND WORDS WERE SMALL AND SEEMINGLY INCONSEQUENTIAL, BUT THEY STUCK IN STUDENTS’ MINDS.
L I F E ADV I CE “Forgive.”
“Your future career shouldn’t be about how much money you make, it should be something that you enjoy doing every day.” Maddy Moses (12)
Jill Coppola (English Dept. member)
“Life is so much more fun when you don’t take it seriously.” Katie Mount (12)
“The best advice I received was from my government teacher and echoed by my grandma. Travel while you can; do not worry about the money. Experience the world and enjoy the differences in people and places.” Troy Worth (Science Dept. member)
“Act like you’ve been there before.” Diane Mealey (English Dept. member)
Letter to the Editor
Refugees need more aid Also as an avid reader of The Wooster Blade, I would like to acknowledge that this publication is operated by Wooster High School STUDENTS and reflects the opinions of the school. In a previous issue of The Blade I read a letter to the editor negating the taking in of Syrian refugees. The reasoning behind this was: first, the United States has already given $4.5 billion in aid. Second, national security risks if a radicalized follower of Islam is admitted. On this first point, I would like to stress that money isn’t everything and that it also only goes so far. According to a Nov. 4 article by Breitbart there is still a $2.5 billion funding gap to support 4 million Syrian refugees, the United States is not doing enough even in funding. On the
second point, in an article from The Washington Post written Nov. 17, it informs readers that the passport was faked and the attacker was not a refugee. This comes long after the L.A. Times article cited in the previous letter as written in September. If that is not enough, the Secretary of Homeland Security created a video of the process to enter the United States, and says, “Rema [example applicant] must then undergo a security screening process that is more thorough than any other for people entering this country.”I would like to remind everyone, this country is built of migrants and refugees and our cohesion of cultures is what makes us strong. Before you say refugees are bad news, take an ancestry DNA test and think about it again. None of us might be here. Jacob Gooch (9)