The Bruin - April 1997

The Bruin

Bruin staff earns second place award

by JEREMY GRIGALUNAS

Each month the world's greatest newspaper publication is released to the privileged microcosm known as Wadsworth High School. This publication is called The Bruin.

This year's Bruin staff earned 2nd place overall News Magazines at the recent Northeastern Ohio Scholastic Press Association held at Kent State University earlier this month. This is the second consecutive year that the paper has earned runner-up honors.

A school newspaper with these standards can often be a painstaking process. It is delivered to the student body by the multifaceted Bruin staff, composed of illustrious leader and editor Bob Lyren , along with staff

members Josh Douglas, Doug Fries , Chad Buterbaugh , Ben Loveless , Christina Burick, Todd Floyd, Amber Collins , Brad Presutto, Jeremy Grigalunas, Jackie Merrix , Amanda Jenkins, Ryan Fairbanks, Matt Rav, Mike Veverka, Adam Barger, Lisa Bl~tter, Mark Schoonover. Maria Hoover. Dave Warner, Mike Hereda and Danielle Hollingsworth also, the photographer. This talented force is masterminded by the advisor and motivator Wrestling -coach John Gramuglia.

Eighth period every day the staff's mentally stimulating creation is produced within the confines of rooms 617 and 411 known to the student body as the Bruin room and Mr. Schmeltzer's chemistry room respectively.

The Bruin is published monthly to inform the student body of the who , what.

when, where and why of Wadsworth High School. It combines the in-depth information the students need. along with the opinions and problems of the student body as well as entertains on the award winning This That and the O ther page.

When the Bfllin staff is not rushing to meet deadline. The staff is working on researching for ne x: t month's issue. preparing for senior wills o,r relaxing and playing the staffs favorite pa :s ttime hot potato

As one can see. Tire Bruin isn't just the WHS newspaper. bu t also the time , talent and staff behind it

THE BRUTN WOUJ D LIKE TO THANK ALI, OF ITS READERS FOR THEIR S U PPORT.

The 1996-97 award winning staff poses in the Courtyard for a recent photo

Editor: Bob Lyren

Page: Jeremy Grigalunas

Arts: Adam Barger, Matt Ray, Todd Floyd

Features: Brad Presutto, AmberCollins

Out: Christina Burick , Ben Loveless Opinion: Maria Hoover, Adam Barger, Lisa Blatter Grizzly Bulletin: Danielle Hollingsworth, Jackie Merrix Features: Ryan Fairbanks, Doug Fries

ATO: Mike Hereda, Josh Douglas

Story: Jeremy Grigalunas, Mark Schoonover Sports: Mike Veverka, Bob Lyren Advertisements: Dave Warner Photography: Danielle Hollingsworth Contents: Amanda Jenkins Advisor: John Gramuglia

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express their opinions as well, space permitting, all letters will be printed Because the staff accepts the responsibilty for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name will be w ithheld if requested

Apocalypse awakened by own version of thrash Drama club does it

by Matt Ray

Wadsworth High School has now been awakened to a new reality in music. Apocalypse and its unique "power metal" sound has been attracting local club audiences. The band has gained notoriety by opening fornational acts such as Anthrax, Gwar, and Overkill.

Apocalypse is comprised of Mark Agnesi( eighth) guitar, Matt Agnesi(senior) on bass, Jeremy Kostko(graduate) on drums, and Jason Venner(senior) on guitar.

Apocalypse has been playing in clubs like Ron's Crossroads, The Agora, The Machine, and Peabody's Down Under. They have shared the stage with other local acts including Dragonwyck, Medalyon, and Spawn.

While many of their shows have been at over eighteen venues, the band is now looking to play some summer shows and festivals. The band also is preparing their debut release, "Awakened by Reality," for a scheduled June release.

The band has finished their website and

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can be reached at http:// www.usadesign.com/apocalypse. The web site contains pictures from earlier shows tracks from their cd, and information on th; members of Apocalypse.

Apocalypse will be opening for Spawn at Ron's Crossroads in Akron on April 25th.

again with King and I

by Todd Floyd

The Drama Club did it again! They made another hit musical that the town of Wadsworth loved.

The musical, The King and I, opened April 18th and ran through April 20th . The play was produced by Mrs. Csaky, Mrs. Haskins and Mrs. McNamara.

The cast of the musical was terrific and their energy within prevailed on stage. The lead role of the king was played by senior Josh Knight, While junior Cindy Scwartz played Anna, the teacher of the King's children. The supporting cast also delivered solid performances for the musical

Friday, April 25th

Ron's Crossroads in Akron Opening for Spawn Apocalypse! At 11PM

Another Field ofDreams for students

Adam Barger

They'll come from football fields, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts. They'll leave band practices, FHA meetings, and classes. They'll come from Academic Decathlon Academic Challenge, and Speech and Debate'. They'll walk into a closet of a room near the 600 hall "not knowing that it could be their Field of dreams."

They'll put aside their unique backgrounds to experience a little piece oflife in the work place. They are The Bruin staff. Every eighth period 22 unique individuals come together to compile the 20 pages that make up the school newspaper. The staff puts out 8 issues each month of the best stories they can find to feed the student body

A day in The Bruin room doesn't just consist of a normal eighth period class, but the entire day . Students come in during study h a lls and stay after school to work on the stories that will grace the pages ofthe student body's personalized paper

With all that goes on behind the scenes with developing pictures , interviews and getting information for stories, people often think being on the staff is a lot of hard work. Those people are wrong Sure, the staff works hard when deadlines approach; but the staffjokes and kids arou11d too . Let's face it. In the real workplace, everybody jokes around at sometime.

The most important fact about the school newspaper is one no one seems to realize not even the staff The staff is a group of diff:rent minds collaborating to support one specific ideal the publication of a paper by the student body, about the student body, and for the student body. The stories are written to be newsworthy for Wadsworth students not for our parents or anyone else '

When they come from their sporting events, club meetings , and academic competitions , they don't know why What they do know is that they are writing stories for their friends with their friends They are learning about life in the workplace hands on, and they are loving it.

The play was not an easy play for the cast to perform. "A difficult play for high schoolers , but pulled off well," commented Josh Knight.

The musical practiced four hours after school for 10 weeks so that the cast could get the musical perfect. The musical was perfect, but not all the credit goes to the cast. The behind the scenes participants really did a wonderful job too. The play went so well, co-director Mrs. Haskins really only saw one downfall of the play; that was the long practices and hard work.

"As a director, it is easy to produce such a top-notch play when working with such a talented group of actors and actresses such aswehaveatWHS. I really do love this job!" said Mrs. Haskins on the production of the play. She went on to explain how the cast became a family with whom you could share your success . It was very evident that the cast became a family as they bonded together to make another great drama club production.

The play was done so wonderfully that the actors and actresses of Broadway could not have performed better. The production of the play receives two thumbs up from Bruin members.

The Drama club will be putting on the production of Snow White on May 16th, 17th, and 18th.

Mr. Winkler teaches classes and values

by Brad Presutto

As Mr. Winkler raps up his 24 years of teaching, he believes that he not only teaches the basic subjects of school but the basic subjects of life by setting an example with good morals and genuine respect.

Atthe start of his career, from 1973-1976, he began teaching atthe University of Washington Development Center teaching 3-5 year old kids with autistic ability .

When he finally made is move back to his hometown ofWadsworth, Ohio, he requested a teaching position along with the hopes of coaching When he got his job teaching, he began to assist coaching football and later with wrestling and basketball. His primary coaching was football; always hoping for that head coach spot.

"I always thought I could have done some things differently, but I have no regrets," states Mr. Winkler. "My main goal was to install knowledge among the students , but it also was to set a good example to teach good Shinta holds assembly

Franky Shinta captivates the Cl) student body ofWadsworthHigh • Schoolwhenheheldhisantidrug c:Q assembly. Thetwohourassemr.FJ bly, on April 3, was to convince the students not to use drugs. Cl) He started with a monologueZ discussing early life of a young Italian boy.

Mr. Winkler shows his pos itive attitude morals and values ."

When Mr Winkler wraps up his 18 years at Wadsworth High, he hopes to fish , garden, and travel to such places such as Ireland, the Holy Land, Australia, China, and maybe Russia .

Even though he is leaving Wadsworth , he

Mardi Gras Mambo is theme

On April 5th, Student Council held its annual Spring dance The dance lasted from 8-11 with tickets costing five dollars per individual and eight dollars per couple. The money went to help fund clubs. The <lance's decorations consisted of masks, beads, and other Mardi Gras attire . The old gym was the host of the dance as usual. They also had cookies and punch to hold the dancers over.

still thinks his examples will be followed because of his positive attitude. When dealt with s ituations , he tries to deal with them the best way possible "I try to be fair and lenient whenever possible , but if I am not treated with respect I can be strict. Ninety-five percent of Wadsworth's students are usually ,:: respectful and the ones that aren't don't give any respect to anybody " j

He philosophizes even further by adding, "I may not be within the same generation as my students, but people are people You need to treat people on the personal level and relate to the person In society, morals have { decreased and they rationalize it. It is also not all of the youths' fault. Adults set the examples , and that is why I hoped I have set a good one."

Mr. Winkler's high morals and outstand ing values have not only helped Wadsworth's students but also their faculty This is why the Bruin is saddened to say good-bye to Mr. Winkler.

PromPromise

SADDishelpingwithPromPromise to keep kids from drinking this spring. It is a written agreement that people won't drink and drive after such dances as Prom and the ever so popular Junior Banquet. This promise is hoping to s ave lives and to keep kids out of trouble this spring. Remember friends don't let friends drive drunk.

Students experience the walk down the aisle

by Amber Collins

edos The bride is also responsible for her of the students will also be participating dress and the members ofher party's dresses In the past the mock weddings have gone

Every spring Mrs . Householder's Family The students learn a valuable lesson of well . The only bad situation Mrs. Houserelations class holds its annual mock wedding . This year it was held on Wednesday April 23rd in the library.

The mock wedding includes students from Mrs. Householder's Family Relations class All equipment, decorations , flowers, clothing, and food is donated by local businesses or the students The purpose of the mock wedding is to give students a taste of wh at marriage is really like and what it takes.

The students hav e all the real responsibilities of a real wedding . The groom has to figure everyone's shape and size and order the tu x

life. They learn the actual cost of a wedding , holder says there ever was is, "One time the the hard work that goes into it , and the time flowers didn't show up, and when I went to ittakes it to plan a wedding. " Students either get them , they weren't even made!" decide they want a big wedding or little The students in the class really enjoy the wedding when it's over," says Mrs House- excitement of the wedding and actually get holder.

The students actually participating in the wedding ceremony are groom Gary Fox , bride Becky Baldwin , best man Kyle Smith , and maid ofhonor Jessica George There will also be an actual minister , Don Heartwell , from the first assembly of God Some family members

nervous on the day of the wedding. It is meant to be as serious as possible and everythin g from taking vows to kissing the bride actually takes place

If you missed the wedding ,you can catch iton Wadsworth's own WCTVor in the year book

Seniors run city government for a day

by Doug Fries

"Hop on the Knight Train," and "Come Ride the Wave with Dave," shouted the banners in the commons.A simple walk through the commons would cause one to wonder just what this was all about. This selfadvertisement was simply part of the proceedings for the April 22 Youth in Government Day

The politicking began before spring break, when seniors began gathering signatures for their petitions. The petitions were for offices ranging from Mayor to School Board member to Township Trustee The candidates plastered the walls of the commons with giant banners promoting themselves

The most watched race was for Mayor, which five seniors campaigned for. "Youth in Government Day is the best opportunity that we seniors have to

interact with our local government, the know that someone respects you institution that influences nearly every enough to ask you personally to hold a facet of our daily lives," said Seth Freed, position." who won the mayor's race .

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Before Youth in Government Day,

the elected and appointed seniors met at a luncheon with their corresponding official. By talking to them, each senior will then discover more about his or .c her particular office.

Wadsworth Mayor for a day: Seth Freed

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"Not only do we have an excellent pool of student representatives, but a televised council meeting that is run by ] the students," said Freed. i

Over the course of the day, each : senior will do the job of a city elected { official, which will include attending a

In addition to being the leader of the city, the Mayor must appoint a Service Director, a _safety Director, a Police Chief and a Fire Chief.

council meeting that will be taped and televised by WCTV

When the day is finished, these seniors will have gained hands-on knowledge about local government Mary George, who was appointed Most importantly, they will know what Service Director, said, "It's an honor to it is like to run Wadsworth for a day

Cafe points youth in a new direction

by Ryan Fairbanks

The Solid Rock Cafe is a new, creative approach to point teens in middle school and high school in a new direction.

Youth leader David Lloyd of Independence, Missouri, was looking for a way to get the youth of his town to come to church. If it is not entertaining for our generation, it just isn't cool.

On the second Saturday of every month, the Solid Rock Cafe meets at the First Baptist Church in Barberton . The basic night at the cafe starts off with a half an hour of devotionals, includes another half hour of games, and provides an hour and a half of videos, skits, and FREE food. The cafe is a nondenominational, nonprofit, Unitarian organization, and is run on donations given by students.

"It is a lot more fun than Sunday

school," stated Beth Steverding. Sunday school is a lot harder to show up for because of the early hours on Sunday and how it can be boring. At the Solid Rock Cafe the instructors do not try to preach a certain religion, they just try to have fun. The main goal of

because they are tired of being lectured and preached to. The older generations way of teaching religion is not working with today's youth. We want to be entertained, and if we learn something, good. The Solid Rock Cafe does just that, teaching religion in a fun-filled way . Videos are watched, games are played, and skits are performed: just the thing to help today's youth learn about morals and values

the instructors is to give today's teens good morals and values. Fewer and fewer teens are showing up for church

The older generations label today's youth the most hellacious, rebellious generation of kids ever. The only difference in today's youth, from yesterdays youth is that we fewer role models to follow, thatteachgood values. We idolize the likes ofDennis Rodman, Michael Irvin, and O.J. Simpson. We should be idolizing our ministers, priests, and the youth leaders that teach us good morals and values. For more information on the Solid Rock Cafe see Beth Steverding.

What are your plans for after graduation?

"I signed up with the U nited States Marine Corp."

Matt Baughman

"Go to college and get a degree in engineering and move as far away from here as I can "

Joe Campbell

"My plans for after graduation are to take a year off and work then go back to school next fall."

David Eddy

"I am attending the Universtiy of Tennessee, and planning to study communications so that one day I can advertise for major companies and make big bucks."

Trish Noe

"Move far, far away."

Kenny Kessel

"Lots of money, women, and cars."

Nathaniel Starkey

Trish Noe

"Party , party, party , then go to college and get rich."

Chris Sanders

"Attend Ohio University and major in Primary Education "

Steph Bauman

"To go to college at Bowling Green and have so me fun being away from my parent s. "

Tracie Berlin

"To enter the military and college at the same time, and survive both to become a physician."

Chris Madrigal

"To attend Akron University and get a teaching certificate and continue working."

Katie Sponsler

"I am going to college to further my education."

Tiffany Horner & Erica Hahn

What advice about high school would you give to underclassmen?

"Try not to be too "peppy" at pep rallies because your senior privileges will be taken away."

Christian Smith

"Succeed in school, but don't let it dominate your life "

Scott King

"Don't wait until the last minute to bring up your grades."

Mike White

"Don't mess with the dictatorship, I mean the administration."

Steve Jewell

"Go to college at Malone University and get a better education and probably go into debt."

Erik Dietry

"Get a job and then go on a road trip far from here and have a blazin' time out in the wilderness they call "life."

Rob Park

"I plan on heading down to the University of Miami where I will take part in beach girl activities."

Bob Lyren

Sam Adair

"I'm planning on going to CWRU to major in mechanical engineering."

Scott King

"Graduation? Who said I am going to gradaute?"

Sam Adair

"I plan on going to Texas to establish residency and attend school there."

Jered Cundiff

"Rest, sleep, and party ."

Clark McGill

What should the administrationdo improve the school? to

"The only problem I've noticed throughoutthe 4 years I've been here is the lack of funding to various programs in the school that would be able to excel with just a little more money. The administration may want to re-evaluate their budget and tey to disperse funds equally to every program."

Trish Noe

"The roof needs fixed, heating and air conditioning improvements are a must too!"

Kate Sponsler

"Do the best you can, talk to as many girls as you can, do not ger caught, and beware of Mr. Smith."

Jered Cundiff

"Stay real and don't concern yourself with others opinions."

Amber Coriell

"Don't do drugs, and amke friends with Mr. Smith."

Kenny Kessel

"Make sure you pick the right flow and just go. Don't stop, keep focused on your goals and you'll be in the groove."

Rob Park

"Seniors who have 8th priod study hall should be allowed to leave early.

Rob Park

"The class rank system needs to be changed."

Zach Inman

Erik Dietry

"Let the students live their own lives

"Get automatic flushing toilets so that a person doesn't find a surprise when they are trying to concenand not how they want us to live." trate."

Chris Sanders Sam Adair

Perserverence, making a champion great

by Adam Barger

What makes a champion ? What decides what is a great deed and what is not? Perserverence. It defines champions, determines greatness, and establishes the rubric by which all great deeds are judged. It can be seen anywhere at anytime. It is seen in the finishing leg of a marathon that ends in a mad dash for the finish line. It is seen in the " C " student who studies every night and is repayed with a B-. It is seen in the child who walks away from a broken home into greatness.

Most people don't see the labors and the pains that come with perserverence because the struggles lie within an individual. Perserverence isn't a battle against a problem, but against the limitations of one's own existence.

Perserverence is a gift given to everyone. Everyone has the innate ability to out last and out fight a problem. Everyone can survive and conquer when faced with an impossible task. Yet, most people see persevering as a laborious task that cannot be accomplished by only one person. Perseverance is tough, but failure is the worst.

Those who perservere are those who challenge the basic ideas oflife with their achievements, advancements, and successes. Those who can survive, do so without any great spectacle; they do it with their heart. They simply never give up. It was once said that, " Winners never quit, and quitters never win. "In the world we live in, no law holds more true.

The Girls' basketball team won a state title this year. The team did it not by systematically annihilating

every opponent, but by playing every game all the way to the last buzzer; and sometimes past that. They squeaked by Pickerington with solid, almost stifling defense in the fourth quarter . They beat Mason for the title on a last second shot by Kate Lyren. The team's achievement just goes to show that perserverence and greatness go hand in hand.

The hardest perserverence to attain and use is emotional perserverence though. No matter how great any physical perserverence is, matters that come from the heart are drastically harder to endure. To survive a grueling marathon and never stop when you're fatigued is great. To survive the death of a loved one and never break down when you're fatigued is phenomenal.

Regardless of how perserverence defines its champions and judges great deeds, perserverence is a universal force. We all have it. So, when hard times come to pass; don't fight back or fall into depression just persevere.

Facts of Underage Drinking

Consequences for consumption:

1) You can face a 60-day and not more than two-year license suspension.

2) The courts may also commit you to as many as three days in a certified alcohol and drug addiction program. 3) 4 points will be assessed to your driving record.

4) A remedial driving course must b completed before your driver's license will be reissued. The remedial driving course is required to devote a number of hours to instruction in the area of alcohol and drugs in the operation of a motor vehicle Fake I.D Using Falsely.

1) First Offense-fine of $250-$1,000

2) Second Offense-fine of $500-$1,000

3) Third Offense-fine of $500-$1,000, 90-day license suspension.

9 BiggestPet-peeves

My biggest pet-peeve is Aris Spoljaric picking his nose constantly. I think he is twisted and sick. Maybe if he reads this he will stop.

Jered Cundiff 12

My biggest pet-peeve is when people can't stay out of others business. Especially teachers! My other big pet-peeve is when men leave the toilet seat up when there done.

Birdie Snyder 10

When people say they know how you feel when they don't even know or understand why you're upset.

Amy Zawacki 10

One of my biggest pet-peeves is when people walking down the hall in front of you decide to stop and then get all ticked off if you step on them . HELLO?

Traci Herald 11

My biggest pet- peeve is when people steal. Seriously get a job .

Nikki Patton 11

People who need attention real bad, so they act stupid. Why don't they save themselves the time and trouble and embarrassment and just wear a big sign that says "Hey everybody look at me."

Brad Pavlik 11

Students who have a lotofpotential and do not apply themselves.

Mr. Schmeltzer

Dirties that think they are all that.

Robbyson 12

When I sit down in class and the seat is still warm . It makes me feel icky inside!

Anonymous 9

People who make-out 111 the hallways.

Jeff Keenan 10

When teachers erase the chalk boards but don't erase everything .

Hilary Siffert 11

Seniors leave behind friends, memories and advice

by Mark Schoonover and Jeremy Grigalunas

As the school year comes to an end several images come to mind, the sight of flowers blooming in the courtyard, the sound of birds chirping, and the smell of burning rubber as seniors peel out of the parking lot as they head for home .

The seniors leave behind memories both good and bad, along with a strange fungus growing in the bottom of their locker.

The seniors, as the oldest and wisest members of the student body, also leave behind advice for the rest of the school.

"Stay real and don't concern yourself with others opinions," said Amber Coriell.

The idea of being true to friends and having fun during ones high school career was a common theme with many of these niors surveyed.

"Enjoy your senior year, behave, and be true to your friends, no one likes a sell out," said Bryan Moore . Another common sentiment among the seniors surveyed was the idea of working hard

"Work your butt off and then learn from your failures," said David Willis. Many seniors wished that they had worked harder during high school.

"As easy as it is to slack off, don't, because if I could go back and do anything over it would be to try harder in school. Basically, don't do anything that your going to regret down the road , that seems "cool" now," said senior Dave Eddy . Seniors also warned underclassmen that they should only take classes that they c'an handle .

"Don't take to many classes and be involved in a lot of activities," said Tracie Berlin. Other students touted the need to take certain classes.

"No matter what you plan to do in the future , take physics with Mr. Vamer. Itmaybehard ,

butyou'll leam more in that one class than you do in four years , " said Joe Campbell. Besides physics students other students expressed their fondness for European Litera-

ture.

Definitely take European Lit," said Chris Madrigal. Of course, one of the

biggest academic tips received warned stu- go to college," said Chris Sanders dents not to let their grade s slip

The final area that students gave advice

"Don't wait until the last minute to bring up about is changes that could be made to the your grades," said Mike White school.

As the seniors graduate the subject of the future weighs heavily on all oftheir minds . Of the students surveyed for this story there were three areas that were the main plans for seniors, college, work , and the m i litary.

"I plan to go onto college at Bowling Green and have some fun being away from my parents , " said Tracie Berlin

"I plan to take a year off and work and then go back to school in the fall , " said Dave Eddy

Other students had clear cut majors and goals they wanted to achieve while in college

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"I'm plan on going to Case Western Re-

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The first area that students had ideas about neering," said Scott King

"I am attending the University of Tennessee and plan to study communications so that one day I can advertise for major companies, and make big bucks," said Trish Noe

"I plan to attend Ohio University and major in primary education," said Steph Bauman

"I plan to attend the U of Akron and get a teaching certificate , " said Katie Sponsler

Students also planned to go into a career in the military instead of college.

"I signed up for the United States Marine Corps , " explained Matt Baughman

Seniors also made the decision to attend both college and go into a career in the military .

"I plan to enter the military and college at the same time, and survive both to become a physician," said Chris Madrigal.

One the other themes that ran through many of the Senior's minds was the idea of relaxing.

"I'm going to party, party, party , and then

improvement was the overall state of the school.

"Definitely fix the roof, then get a good heating and air conditioning system installed," said Chris Madrigal.

"Be more open-minded and build a student smoking room.

Other students expressed concern in how the money was distributed.

"Spend more money on books rather than sports equipment," said Mike White.

"Stop spending so much money on the computers, and start focusing on improving the art programs , " said Aaron Kaffen.

"The only problem I've noticed throughout the four years I've been here is the lack of funding to various programs in the school that would be able to excel with just a little more money," said Trish Noe

Finally the students expressed the need for an open campus

"There should be open campus for lunch periods , " said Bob Lyren.

"Seniors who have 8th period study hall should be allowed to

leave early," said Erik Dietry.

The senio r s are getting ready to depart from Wadsworth High School and their future is yetto be seen. Before they leave they wave good-bye to the under classmen and they peel out of the parking lot towards their futures.

"As easy as it is to slack off, don't because if I could go back and do anything over it would be try harder in school."

Thousands of students from high schools all over the country competed in the traditional Know ledge Master Open on Tuesday, April 15th The students faced both their computers and a series of tough questions. The points were based on the speed and accuracy of the players answers.

The Knowledge Master Open was filled with two-hundred questions that require a higher-level ofthinking skills. The questions in the competition were multiple choice and were answered with the letters 'A'through 'E'.

"You either know the stuff or you don't," chuckled coach Miller.

After the contest started three time-outs ofup to five minutes were allowed . The teams had two chances to answer each question. If the correct anwer was given on the first try five points were added to the score along with bonus points based on the speed of the response. On the second try ,two points were awarded but no bonus points. No points were awarded for inorrect guesses.

During the competition the students were only allowed to use pencils and paper. Other resourses such as calculators and books

from coaches or audience members were also prohibited.

The questions for this competition were prepared from material of an original source . The questions were not used in any previous contests. The number of questions relating to each topic was : American History 15 , World Histol)' 15 , Govenment 9 , Recent

"You either know the stuff or you don't." Mr.Miller

phy- 16, Literature 24 , English 13 , Math 25 ,PhysicalScience-15 ,Biology-14,Earth Science 15 , Health And Psychology 15 , Fine Arts 12, and Useless Trivia 2.

The team from Wadsworth consisted of thirteen students The team scored 1,167 points out of a possible 2,000 points. The average score was 1,200 points. The students who participated in this acedemic event were BradPresutto, Matt Ray ,Adam Barger, Jenni Lewton, Mae Kilker, Kendra Miller, Peter Bielawski, Sarika Gupta, Greg Morris, Andy Wismar , Seth Freed , Ian Bailey , and Jenny Franks .

" This is the first time we have ever done this , and I do not know what to expect," commented Miller

Even though this was the first time for the Wadsworth team they did very good. They may not have placed first but they did work hard and they deserve some recognition. Goodjobteam! Wewishyouluckinthe years to come.

Club Activities for the Month ofApril

Art Department

Krista Eads and Lisa Buie put up an art show at Buehler's the first weekend in April. It was in place for a week. We hope you had a chance to see it. Mike Kraniski, Jill Corate, Krista Eads , Lisa Buie, Lesley Cockfield, Brad Hunsicker and Hirko Honno had artwork on display. Art I is cartooning. Art 2 is working on color theory. Art 3 is doing dry point etching. Art 4 is working on Trompe· Loeil' . May 7-9 is the Art Show at Steiner's.

Carpentry

The carpentry classes are doing great. The barns are looking good and are being set up right now for the eager customers . The senior house is also looking good April 3rd and I 0th we had our annual "Product Day." Weare very lucky to have a bu s ine ss community that really cares about education

Choir

The choirs are working towards the Spring Concert on Friday, May 9th. All 4 choirs are now working on the separate guy and girl numbers. Several nights this month Mrs. McN amera has held auditions for the solos in the spring concert music. The show choir is preparing for their Spring Trip to Toronto where they will perform twice and see Beauty and the Beast and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Cosmetology

Students attended Fashion Focus Trade Show at Cleveland Convention Center. Alyssa Sprankle went to Columbus for the National Vocational Honors Society Legislative luncheon Heather Spice, Rebecca Ozbolt

and Stacie Lapidakis will be attending the Ohio Vocational Industrial Clubs ofAmerica (VICA)StateChampionshipSkillsO!ympics.

Teacher's Aide

Our teacher aide class did a great job at OFEA State competitions. We all had a great time, along with winning many awards. We won first place in music video and prepared speech. We took second place in impromptu speaking and third place in impromptu teaching. The weekend was an all around success.

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Wadsworth High 96-97 vounteers that were recognized at the Couty-wide ceremony at Rustic Hills country club April 15th, 1997 were : Sarika Gupta, Leslie McCanna, Erica Hanna , DanielleHollingswoth , Sarah Radke, Sarah Vicars, Tiffany Homer, Carrie Murray, Russel Valentine, And Lauren Walker.

Today's bands have long histories

by Chad Buterbaugh

It seems every band nowadays has their one hit, their fifteen minutes of fame. Social Distortion had "I Was Wrong," and Soul Asylum had "Runaway Train" way back in '92.

What most people don't appreciate, however, is that these bands have both been around for more than a decade

Soul Asylum burst on to the scence in 1984 after a brief stint as a band called LoudFastRules.

Their first effort was a barrage ofunrelenting punk, with lead singer David Pirner screaming out "melodies" without remorse.

The Asylum went on to make "Made To Be Broken" in 1986 Although it lacked the anger of their previous release, this album still has its fine points. The punk elements were still there, but the sound was more honed, and outstandingly happier, for lack of a better word.

Things continued in the same direction with the release of their next record and EP . They were collections of tracks with a loud yet carefree sound Sort of like a three year old after eating a dozen Pixy Stix

When the band got signed to a major label, its sound changed the most drastically. l 990's "Hang Time" proved that Soul Asylum had evolved from its punk roots, taking a tum to the quieter side of the music spectrum. But don't get the wrong idea. Traces of feedback and three chord furies still remained, but this was the type of music that your parents would yell at you for listening to.

The band mellowed out with the next album, and they evolved into the present day quartet that we all know and love. Things have continued in that direction from that point until this. A bit of advice to those ofyou endeared to the "90s" Soul Asylum; stay away from that first group ofrecords.

Social Distortion, relatively less known, has gained an audience with their latest album. But those who spend$13.00 on one of their earlier efforts may be sadly disappointed

Lead man Mike Ness has shown a passion for country western and the blues on many of their early albums. The band has covered songs by such artists as Roy Acuff and Johnny Cash.

Like Soul Asylum, Social Distortion has

its roots firmly planted in punk. But that's not all. Social D has the unique ability to play a wide variety of music, and they do it well. Fifties rockabilly, dark blues, and a supercharged version of "Ring Of Fire" are all centered around the band's loud guitars on their 1990 release.

They returned hard and heavy with "Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell" in 1992. It remains their finest album to date. The songwriting contains much of the same subject matter as country western music of the 1950s; forlorn tales ofloneliness and depression Just look atthe song titles; "99 To Life," "Born to Lose," "Ghost Town Blues," and more. It sounds as if Mr. Ness has had a pretty rough life. But the album has its high points as well. "When She Begins" is four minutes of audio fire.

The latest offering from Social D might have disappointed hardcore fans. The echoes of country and blues have all but diappeared. On "White Light, White Heat, White Trash," punk prevails.

However, Ness and company still retain the passion with which they have always been known to play.

These bands have both had their breaks, but it takes a little effort by the fans to fully appreciate their talents.

DISCOGRAPHIES

Social Distortion:

1982-Mommy's Little Monster(13th Floor) 1986-Prison Bound (Restless) 1990-SocialDistortion (CBS/Epic) 1990-SickBoys (Youth) 1992-Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (Sony/Epic)

1996-White Light, White Heat, White Trash (Sony/Epic)

Soul Asylum:

1984-Say What You Will, Clarence~Karl Sold theTruck(TwinTone) 1986-Made to be Broken (TwinTone) 1988-While You Were Out (Twin Tone) 1988-Clam Dip and Other Delights(TwinTone) 1990-HangTime(A&M) 1990-... And the Horse You Rode in On (A&M) 1992-GraveDancers Union (Columbia) 1995-LetYourDimLightShine(Columbia)

April, 1997 )

TheEnglishPatient lives up to Oscar's standards

by Chad Buterbaugh

It's true. I entered the theatre not without a bit of skepticism. I'm as much ofadrama fan as the next guy, but the Oscars have disappointed me more than once, choosing movies like Unforgiven for Best Picture. I wasn't exactly looking forward to two and a half hours of The English Patient.

I stand corrected. The film is quite entertaining, fitting every definition of the word "masterpiece." It is intriguingly presented in that more than one side of a story is shown.

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche dancing

A man with horrible burns, later revealed as Count Almagi, is placed in the care of a nurse during WWII. The tale of how he got the bums is told through the bits of his memory that remain, while the audience is shown a more colorful version of the story through the dying man's flashbacks.

Normally, creating an unlikeable main character is a big mistake, butAlmagiinexplicably seems to endear himself to the watcher. Though his actions are harsh and sometimes unethical, I found myself sympathizing with the burnt man.

Juliette Binoche plays the wife of one of Almagi's good friends, and is much coveted by the count. She proves to be Almagi's one true love, and he thinks nothing of trying to steal her away from her husband.

Almagi's nurse during the post-bum scences is one half of an amazing acting duo with Willem Dafoe. Dafoe slowly reveals his motives, andhis major role inAlmagi's cloudy past makes the movie all that much better.

After seeing The English Patient, it's no surprise that The Academy ch_ose it for best picture, and it rightfully deserves its title.