The Bruin- April/ May 2011

Wadsworth High School

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April/May 2011

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World’s most wanted man killed

BY HANNAH ADAMS

People will forever remember where they were the morning of September 11, 2001. Most of us were sitting in classrooms as we noticed the tears in our teacher’s eyes or the fear in their voices.

Many of us were too young to fully comprehend the absolute horror of what was transpiring, however, we remember the images. We also remember the name of the man who engraved them into our minds.

Finally, nearly 10 years after 9-11, Osama bin Laden is dead.

Bin Laden was discovered in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, just north of Islamabad, contrary to the popular belief that he was hiding in a cave.

We have evidently been on his trail for years now. bin Laden’s most trusted courier (or messenger), Abu Ahmed alKuwaiti, was being watched since last year.

As the Akron Beacon Journal stated, “Al-Kuwaiti inadvertently led intelligence officials to bin Laden when he used a telephone last year to talk with someone the United States had wiretapped.”

The CIA then traced him back to the walled compound.

Barack Obama’s late night statement, following the death

of bin Laden stated to an excited nation that bin Laden had resisted surrender, and the Navy SEALs proceeded with their orders. Early reports claimed that the Navy SEALs had been engaged in a fire fight with bin Laden after entering the compound. The White House later released information stating that bin Laden was unarmed. CIA director Leon Panetta emphasizes that Obama had given permission to kill al Qaida’s leader. He was shot twice in the head.

After bin Laden was killed, the SEALs scoured the compound, obtaining a computer and many documents. The CIA is currently investigating this new found knowledge.

During the raid, five people were killed: bin Laden, his son Khalid, al- Kuwaiti and Kuwaiti’s wife and brother. Early reports suggested that bin Laden had used one of his wives as a human shield. The White House later released that it was Kuwaiti’s wife, and she was caught in the crossfire.

The name of bin Laden’s dead son was also released incorrectly. It was not Hamza who was killed, but rather Khalid. Bin Laden’s wife was reported to have rushed at the SEALs and was shot in the calf.

She, unlike her husband, lived.

White House Press Secretary, Jay Carney, claimed that much of the ‘misinformation’ was due to the pace at which it arrived.

“We provided a great deal of information with great haste in order to inform you, about the operation and how it transpired and the events that took place there in Pakistan. Obviously some of the information came in piece by piece and is being reviewed and updated and elaborated on,” Carney said.

Osama bin Laden’s body was laid to rest in a watery grave less than 24 hours after his death, as is the Muslim tradition. The U.S. had preplanned the disposal of his body in the case that bin Laden did not surrender. The Islamic community is still in rage over the sea burial, though, because he did not die at sea. While the reasons for the burial in the waters of the North Arabian Sea are questionable, the military asked and that no other country wanted to take the body. There is now no grave to be used as a monument or a place of pilgrimage.

Before he was dumped into his grave, bin Laden was confirmed by facial recognition and then a DNA sample. He was then flown to the USS Carl Vinson and buried. Investigators recently

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Osama bin Laden is finally dead after years of searching.

discovered two telephone numbers and 500 Euros sewn into bin Laden’s clothing, proof that he was ready to go at a moment’s notice. The White house claims to have pictures of his body, yet the people are still waiting on the release of them. Photos of the others who were killed in the compound were released May 4, but bin Laden’s were not.

After 9-11, George W. Bush stated that he wanted bin Laden “dead or alive.”

“Justice has been done,” said Obama on May 1.

This victory is not likely to erase the pain that many still

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experience in relation to 9-11.

These past ten years have not been easy, but our men and women in uniform have continued in their bravery. Across the world and in our hometown, people are rejoicing in this much needed accomplishment. Many class rooms viewed Obama’s address after hearing the news.

Crowds gathered in front of the White House in the early hours of Monday the 2 to celebrate.

The American people vowed ‘never to forget.’ Sunday, May 1, will mark a crucial day in history, another that the world will not soon forget.

High school not only construction project

BY KAYLA LOCKWOOD

Photo by Bruin Staff

Local authorites break ground for the three new elementary schools.

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Schools ban packed lunches Students and staff’s popular foods may be eliminated.

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The new high school is not the only construction project under way in the city of Wadsworth.

Ground broke Tuesday, May19, for three new elementary schools. The new buildings Valley View, Overlook and Isham are scheduled to be opened for the 2012-2013 school year.

At the ground breaking, a ceremony was held for the new schools and the community gathered to commemorate the event.

The new schools will be much different than the alumni might remember. They will not include the leaky ceilings

and dingy bathrooms they may recall. They are designed to include outdoor classroom environments, a new media center and a multi-purpose cafeteria that includes a stage.

Each of the schools share the same floor plan which includes similar square footage and price. They are made to hold about 430 students and 18 teachers. The price tag per building is slightly over $11 million.

With the goal to be more energy efficient, the schools will make use of natural lighting throughout the building in hopes to recieve the LEED Silver Certification.

FINE ARTS ASSSEMBLY View photos from an unforgettable day.

– page 8 & 9 BARBERTON OUT, NORDONIA IN

Teachers Create Favorites Seniors are not the only ones with favorites this year!

– page 4 DRESS CODE NEEDS REVAMPING Outdated rules are desperate for change.

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Changes made for next year to the Suburban League.

– page 12 YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT Seniors shadow their favorite city employee.

- page 15

Many students currently at the high school will watch sadly as a piece of their childhood ceases to exist.

“I’m so sad, I love that school. It felt so big when I was a kid, but now if feels so small,” Diana Tenyak, 12, said of Valley View.

“The repairs were needed,” said Audrey Dean, 11.

Although it might seem sad to students that the schools they remember growing up in are going to be gone, the new schools will greatly improve elementary students’ learning environments.

Please see Construction page 10

index Page News..................................... 3 Opinion.............................. 4,5 Ads ............................. 6, 7, 14 Picture Pages .................... 8, 9 Features ............................. 10 Entertainment..................... 11 Sports............................ 12, 13 Community ................... 15, 16 Of the Month....................... 17 Speakout............................. 18

2Stay smart over summer April/May 2011

Editorial

As the school year comes to an end, the much anticipated summer seems to be right around the corner.

Keeping that in mind, remember that you still represent Wadsworth and need to make good decisions. Some bad decisions will come back to haunt you when the new school year begins.

Just because you are out of school does not mean that suspensions from sports teams and/ or certain after school activities is out of the question. You do not want to end up with a notorious reputation.

The summer arriving also means that the seniors are going to be leaving the building soon.

They will surely be missed, but it is their time to move on to a new part in their life.

With finals being out of the way for the seniors, graduation is surprisingly only a week away. This is a time most of our seniors have been waiting for

their whole lives and it is merely moments away.

Have fun attending the numerous graduation parties soon to come as well. This is an exciting time for the seniors.

Attending graduation parites shows the support you have for our seniors.

With that being said the class of 2012’s last year together approaches, and they will be taking on the new role as seniors.

Freshman and sophmores; you are not far behind, for high school flies by extremely fast.

Before you know it, you will be in the current situation as our seniors now.

The Bruin Staff thanks all of the subscribers and patrons for your help to make this year successful.

Next year, the paper can only get better. We plan on being stronger than ever with a brand new staff that has a variety of strong assests brought to the table.

Remember in the summer: “We still are Wadsworth”

E ditorial

The Bruin

Brewin’ Debate Would Donald Trump make a good President?

By Brad Virgin

YES

NO

By Mathias Zollinger

Yes, without a doubt, Donald Trump would make a great President. This is a time in America’s history when we are going into a “double-dip recession” and need someone who is a billionaire and knows the money side of the world to lead America. He will be able to pull us out of this recession and put us back on top of the world. Trump is a very powerful man and could truly use his power to put America on top once again. Donald Trump has been in the business aspect of America for a very long time now. He has seen it go through different changes and has come out on top.

His “You’re Fired” mentality might actually work out in America. Weeding out those who are not helping America and keeping those who are helping and doing good for America.

America needs change and Donald Trump would be a good change for America, resulting in, a better life for America and all Americans.

Donald Trump would not make a good President for many reasons.

First off, he has no poltical experience.

How can someone go from never being in politics to being in charge of the United States of America; that just does not happen.

Second, just look at the guy’s hair. It honestly is the worst looking hair piece ever. I have seen 80 year olds with better looking hair. There is no way I could look at him and his hair for more than ten minutes when he is giving a speech.

Finally, he would be a bad President because he may fire his cabinet. He is to attached to the words, “You’re fired!” From there, he would be the only one in charge of the U.S. and we would have a dictator. Then he would attempt to take over the world and we would be at war.

These are the reasons why Trump would not make a good president, so please fellow Americans do not vote for Trump.

Letters To the editor......

Dear Editor, Recently, I was reading the news and I was made aware that Lima Senior High School in Ohio just passed a new lightened policy on texting during the scheduled school day such as before school, during lunch, and after school.

Since April 1st when this policy was first acted upon, no cell phones have been confiscated.

I believe that Wadsworth City Schools should also change its policy involving texting because even though there is a ban of all texting it is not strictly enforced.

Students should be allowed to use their phones during designated times such as at lunch or between classes.

If this policy were changed, no students would be infringing on school codes, and as a result no one would have their phone taken away. This would eliminate all daily battles between students and staff because students do not want to put their phones away when told.

If for any reason a student needs to contact their parent they have to go to the office. Teachers could institute a new way for students to use their phones in case of emergency.

The staff could give assignments to students who miss school or on a snow day they could just send out a mass text for an assignment to complete. This would be beneficial for students, staff and the Wadsworth City Schools.

However, I think you should allow teachers the discretion of when to allow or not allow students to use their phones during their class periods. Also, you could give teachers the ability to take phones away for excessive use of a phone when not prohibited or if a student is making texting too much of a distraction.

I encourage the school board to review this policy as soon as possible.

Rachel Dietrich, 10

Dear Editor, Some have asked me what the greatest part of my senior year is. My response usually has been wrestling season or football. But, this past weekend was our senior prom. Now when I am asked, I would say prom and post-prom were my favorite parts of high school. I want to thank all of the parents who made everything happen. I recommend going to prom to all upcoming seniors.

You are almost guaranteed to have a great time!

Dominic Owens, 12 Dear Editor, I think the Fine Arts assembly was great this year. Everyone who performed did really well, and all the art was really nice.

My favorite part was the jazz band; they sounded awesome!

I also think that as a school, we did a pretty good job listening to everyone and respecting the performers.

Amanda Stevens, 10

Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Alexa Baier Assistant Editor: Kaitlin Sherrill Copy Editors: Matt Doyle, Hayley McQuate, Molly Priest Marketing Manager: Matt Doyle Front Page: Page Editor: Kaitlin Sherrill Reporters: Kayla Lockwood, Hannah Adams Editorial: Page Editor: Alexa Baier Reporters: Mathias Zollinger, Brad Virgin Entertainment: Page Editor: Molly Priest Reporter: Jenny Wise, Frank Bertuzzi Speakout: Page Editor: Brad Virgin Reporters: Jessica Gahan, Brooke Tittle Opinion 1: Page Editor: Kara Long Reporters: Joe Trogdon, Ally Malkowski Opinion 2: Reporters: Jon Kuss, Alyssa Keiper, Dayna Gallagher Features: Page Editor: Tom Calhoun Reporter: Josh Kipfer News: Page Editor: Hayley McQuate Reporters: Maggie Williams, Matt Grey Picture Pages: Designers: Danielle Trenta, Clay Smalley Sports 1: Page Editor: Matt Doyle Reporters: Tyler Perry, Jon Chamier Sports 2: Page Editor: Nick Tavanello Reporters: Kenny Tollet, Nathan Pound Of The Month: Page Editor: Alexa Baier Reporters: Veronica Ilewellyn, Sabrina Parsons Ads/Business Manager: Brad Virgin Assistant: Mathias Zollinger Adviser: John Gramuglia

Dear Editor, As an American I have always thought I understood nationalism. Now that bin Laden is dead, patriots around the country are going hysterical bleeding red, white and blue. It is odd celebrating the death of another human being regardless of the atrocity he has committed.

Even I got caught up in the fevor and declared the classical USA. When thinking back on it, it really seems that instead of rejoicing in the death of another human, we should pay respect to the people who died in the 911 terrorist attack.

Marshall Gnap, 12 Dear Editor, Now that bin Laden has been killed, I feel that the nation will come together, but also have a sense of fear. Al Qaeda has many known members and now that their famed leader is no longer in power, I feel that they will try to get revenge on the United States in any way they can. Whether

that means hijacking or a series of bombings, the United States government and military should take extra precautions towards protecting their citizens. The tensions will be a bit less because the military properly disposed of Osama’s body, as they followed the proper rituals. However, on a happy note, the man who killed thousands of Americans is dead!

Emily Drown, 11 Dear Editor, I am very happy that the United States was able to capture and kill bin Laden. Now that bin Laden has been executed and buried, thousands of American families can feel closure over their relatives death caused by the actions of this master terrorist. I also think it is disturbing how people demand a picture of bin Laden dead.

Did people demand a picture of Michael Jackson the day after he died? I canot wait to hear the ridiculous conspiracy theories that come out about bin Laden.

David Jack, 11

Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the April/May issue.

The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body.

This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser. The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively disruptive to the school process.

The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed.

Because the staff accepts the responsibility 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 withheld upon request.

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April/May 2011

Tornadoes wreak havoc

BY MATT GREY

An unbelievable 362 tornadoes were estimated to have formed from Apr.25 through the Apr. 28, 2011, according to the National

Weather Service. A number of these tornadoes wreaked havoc in the South.

These were history making as the largest number of tornadoes on record since 1974.

The tornado that devastated the city of Tuscaloossa, Alabama.

News Briefs

Strike

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out cancer

The WHS Softball program, in conjunction with St. Vincent, St. Mary, and Chippewa High School, is extremely proud to announce that the first annual Strikeout Cancer Softball Series raised nearly $2,000.00 for the American Cancer Society.

-Wadsworth High School Softball Program

Finals

exams

Final Exams are scheduled for May 26, 27 and 31. Please study for your exams. The exams may count as much as 1/5 of your final grade.

Thursday, May 26 is English & Science. Friday May 27 is Social Studies & Math. Tuesday May 31 is World Language. STUDY AND DO YOUR BEST !

Family

fun night

The fourth annual walk-a-thon on May 14 at Memorial Park, next to Kaleidoscope. All of the proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army.

Registration begins at nine in the morning.

There is a ten dollar donation to walk which will get you a T-shirt.

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estimated to have formed compared to the previous record of 542 set in May of 2003.

Since May is the most active month for tornadoes, here is what you can do if a tornado warning is issued for Wadsworth. Stay alert to the forecast and have a plan of action for your family in severe weather conditions.

Seek shelter in the basement of your home, or if you don’t have a basement a room that is centrally located with no windows.

If you are in a car, pull over by the side of the road and lie flat in a ditch. If no ditch is present stay close to a river or creek as you can.

“Be prepared, tornadoes are no laughing matter,” said Dimitri Georgiadis, 9. The worse thing that could happen to anyone is to be caught unprepared when one of these natural disasters occur.

These tornadoes killed at least 350 people. 340 of those fatalities happened in just a 24 hour period. The death toll has continued to climb, as rescue workers began the clean-up process in devastated areas in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia and Tennessee.

The twister in Georgia was so severe and relentless that the governor Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency in several areas.

Georgia wasn’t even the worst hit. That title goes to Alabama. It made up over a third of the total deaths with a F-5 tornado.

Each year about a thousand tornadoes touch down in the U.S. This April, however, set a record with over 600 tornadoes

Required Summer Reading

classes win big

The Web Programming & Design class along with the Engineering Design & Technology Class competed in the 2011 National Robotics Challenge in Marion, OH. There were over 1,000 competitors this year. The following students placed in their events. Gold Award: Kyle Keiper and Josh Shandor in Robotic Problem Solving. Silver Award: Kendall Shepherd in Robotic Problem Solving. Silver Award: Cody Bates, Nick Carter, DJ Maynard, Collin Peto in Robo Hockey. Top Teams in Robotic Sumo Competition: Brandon Jones, Tyler Sabo, John Hamblin (ENGINEERING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY).

Matt Croyle, William Ozbolt, Dakota Lamielle. (ENGINEERING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY). Honda Innovation Award: Kyle Keiper and Josh Shandor were nominated for the Honda Innovation Award.

Blood Drive

Throughout the two blood drives this year, 341 units of blood have been collected.

The next drive will be held on May 26 at the Church of the Nazarene. Donators will receive a free Cedar Point ticket.

Students taking Honors English must complete the summer reading requirement which is on the English department website.

Summer reading will be required for all WHS students this summer leading into the 2011-12 school year. Also on the English Department website is a brochure that outlines your choices and answers questions regarding the summer reading. All students will be given an assessment over the book read in the first week of school.

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national

finalist

Joanna Drury, 12, was a national finalist in the Marketing Education’s International Career Conference.

She placed in the top ten in both the Principles of Business Management and Administration competition and Operations within the competition.

This competition took place from May 1st to 3rd.

Schools ban packed lunches

BY MAGGIE WILLIAMS

For students, lunch is a time to relax and get reenergized for the remaining class days.

Whether it is packed or bought, most students enjoy eating what they want. However, some school districts are now thinking otherwise.

Little Village Academy, a Chicago public school, decided to ban all packed lunches.

“Nutrition wise, it is better for the children to eat at the school,” said the school’s principal Elsa Carmona.

Food allergies would be the only exception.

This is not the only school that has decided to ban packed lunches. More and more schools are making students buy school lunches to enable the cafeteria more income.

For this school, many students dislike the policy and

would rather just go hungry.

“Who thinks the lunch is not good enough?” said the seventh grader that attends Little Village Academy.

“I hate having to buy school lunches. I feel a lot healthier having my ham in a bag and granola bars!” said Daniel Ruff, 10.

At Wadsworth, if packed lunches were banned, then many students would be in shock.

There are those, however, that do buy their lunches every day and would also dislike it if packed lunches were banned.

“The worst part is waiting in line, and if everyone has to buy, it will take the whole period just to get my lunch!”

Megan Harp, 10.

While the students at the Chicago school began to argue, many went to the school board to give them reasons on why only allowing cafeteria food can

PHOTO BY MAGGIE WILLIAMS

Students enjoy eating their packed lunches with their friends.

be for the worst.

After students did research on the subject, they came to the calculation that there was 800 calories in one school lunch.

According to the MyPyamid, ways to improve school lunches would be to make half your grains whole, vary your veggies, and focus on fruit.

“Although we have not banned packed lunches, we are making improvements to the lunch menu to make them

healthier,” said Jennifer Knapp, the Food Service Director.

Next year the food is changing to all whole grains. There will be no Arizona Teas, only diet pop will be available and they will not be making their cookies anymore.

With taking steps toward a more healthful youth, the cafeteria crew is ready to help their students take action in eating healthier, without banning packed lunches.

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Principal’s Message

This month in The Principal’s Message we conclude our series that has highlighted the “Six Pillars of Character - Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship”. During the year, guest writers presented their thoughts as follows: First, I presented Trustworthiness in Nov.; in Dec., Mr. Fortner addressed Respect; in Jan., Mr. Moore spoke to Responsibility; Mr. Berlin discussed Fairness in Feb.; and Mr. Teringo offered his comments regarding Caring in Mar. I will address the last remaining character trait – Citizenship! What does citizenship mean to you?

The right to vote, an allegiance to your country, knowing the social or political impact you have in the world or your role as a human resource in the community you live. Actually, citizenship means all of these and more.

First,, your right to vote.

Certainly, your citizenship grants you one of the highest rights offered in a democratic society.

Did you vote on Tuesday, May 3? If so, great; if not, why not?

Was it because there was only one issue on the ballot, or it was an inconvenience, you “forgot” or you don’t care? Once you become eligible to vote by turning 18, you should always take the time to vote, which is your voice to address the ballot. And, do not forget that absentee voting is an option if you remain a resident, but are in the military, at college, or out of the area. One vote can make a difference – and it could be yours!

Second, we witness every day in our society the responsibility that is associated with citizenship, and certainly in school too. As a member of the community, citizenship can be extended through serving as a volunteer, being a part of a service club and simply being a good citizen. Being a good citizen may mean following all laws in the community, being a good steward of your financial obligations and seeing the large picture of what community means. In today’s quick action/fast response world, one aspect of having good citizenship is the trait of being patient. This human resource has dwindled in recent years to the point that people demonstrate various negative emotions instead of dealing with the matter as a good citizen should in an orderly, patient manner.

Adlai E. Stevenson once wrote, “As citizens of this democracy, you are the rulers and the ruled, the law-givers and the law-abiding, the beginning and the end.” One cannot be of great character if one does not have positive attributes with regards to citizenship.

Hopefully, the six character traits are forever imbedded into your character. We count on this assumption daily when over 1500 students and over 100 staff come to WHS. Without this assumption, chaos would reign and education would not exist. I am most pleased to say that at WHS, our overall character is very strong.

“We are . . . Wadsworth!”

Mr. Parsons

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April/May 2011

Do not get locked out in cold; know courtyard rules OPINION BY JOE

As spring comes along with warmer weather, the courtyard will be open more frequently. It is nice to spend some time outside in between classes or during lunch. Too often though, the privilege of having the courtyard gets misunderstood or misused.

Proper use can ensure a refreshing place to spend time during the school day.

One of the first rules of the couryard is to not go out when the weather is questionable. Many times students will walk out during the rain before the teachers have time to lock the courtyard.

Even worse than that is when the entire courtyard is locked, except the doors near room 14, Mr. Knapp’s room. Sometimes students will walk out into the courtyard only to be trapped with

PHOTO BY CHRISTIAN BAUGHMAN

Rainy days can cause problems with mud in the hallways. Mud can be found all throughout the school, if the doors are not locked in time.

nowhere to go. It is however entertaining watching shocked faces as students try to open other doors which are chained shut. These incidents are on the decline now that Mr. Knapp tries to put tape up, even though some people disregard it thinking they are taking a shortcut.

Another guideline is not to write any profanity on the courtyard windows when they are foggy in the winter. Stick to positive messages for the foggy courtyard windows, such as Tyler Perry’s trademark sign, “TP3”,

which is often seen during the winter basketball months.

“Its great to see I have so many fans showing support,” said Perry, 11.

Of course, no PDA in the courtyard.

Nobody needs to be subjected to that in between classes or after lunch.

The courtyard is a PDA-free zone.

“It’s gross, do it somewhere else,” said Allison Earle, 10.

That is the attitude of the vast majority of the school. There needs to be a tougher stance on PDA resembling the strong “no-

bully” stance that has been so effective this year.

Many people have different concerns about the courtyard.

“I just wish they could get better grass to grow out there,” said Ryan Wise, 11.

Wise expressed concerns that the courtyard gets really muddy in the spring months. Daryk Maki, 10, has his own ideas of how to make the courtyard more enjoyable.

“Unlock it more,” said Maki, 10.

Not going out in courtyard during bad weather has already been covered, but too often it seems that during nice weather the courtyard is still locked, which defeats the purpose of such a beautiful area. Somebody should unlock it during nice weather, so it can be enjoyed as much as possible.

The courtyard is a great place to hang out during students’ free time. Using it the right way guarantees enjoyment. One of the things many students will miss most about this building is the courtyard. Just have fun and enjoy yourself when using the courtyard.

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Teachers make favorites for themselves this year OPINION BY ALLY

Seniors always seem to have the most attention when it comes to the end of the school year.

They are let out of school earlier, have graduation, prom, and an entire newspaper devoted to just them. So what about the teachers? They do not get anything big at the end of the year for all their amazing accomplishments. It is time to recognize some teacher “favorites” this year.

Most likely to set a room on fire: Ms. Contini. Have you ever walked down the 700 hallway on a Friday and smelled fire?

Just stop in to Contini’s room and you will realize it is only her setting gummy bears or a sink of bubbles on fire. She can get quite intense with her different experiments. Next thing you know, someone will be calling 911 in need of a fire truck.

Most masculine: Mr. Flaherty. If you have ever seen this gentleman walking down the hallways, most are intimidated by him. His 6 foot, 6 inch height may be the cherry on top of the cake for someone, or better yet, his huge muscles bulging out of his shirt.

“Whenever he would get into a deep lecture, he would always punch the chalkboard as hard as he could, making our whole class jump!” said Sydney Tenyak, 11, Most feminine: Mrs. Harig.

Her perfection in attire and accessories is unmatched.

“She is always very put together!” said Ali McNeill, 12.

Most school spirit: Mr. Berg and Mrs. Lance. Take a hike to the 600 hallway on a Friday afternoon and you are bound to hear Mr. Berg playing “Don’t Stop Believin” by Journey. Or better yet, stop in and see Mrs. Lance breaking down to “Club Can’t Handle Me” or cheering with pompoms. Hey, at least some people are trying to get our school into the spirit we need!

11 years ago and from then on they knew it was love. It could not have worked out more perfectly for the two to teach in the same school, let alone have rooms right by each other.

Most likely to be talking to their child during school hours: Mr. Schmeltzer Sr. Just because Schmeltz Jr. is an adult, does not mean he cannot get some advice on how to become a successful man from Daddy during the school day!

Most likely to take over the world: Coach G. This intense wrestling coach not only is insane on the mats, but also in personality. Things are done G’s way or the highway.

“If you do not listen to him or do what he says, he tortures you for seven days straight,” said Dom Owens, 12.

Most likely to appear in Sports Illustrated: Mr. Jones.

Although he has starred in the NFL, he still has yet to show up in Sports Illustrated. Next thing you know, people will be buying that magazine left and right.

PHOTO BY MRS. KNAPP

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Knapp, also now known as Romeo and Juliet, take a picture on their wedding day seven years ago.

his classroom instead.

“He just starts dancing in class, making it more exciting!” says Spencer Meyers, 12.

Romeo and Juliet: Mr. and Mrs. Knapp. Their eyes met as they walked down the hallways

Biggest clown: Mr. Kibler. If he is not saying how he wants to go to prom, he will be dancing in

Most likely to marry a celebrity: Mrs. Zagar. From the time one steps into her classroom, all you hear about is Shakespeare, Shakespeare, Shakespeare. Alright, we get it, you are in love with this 447

those cloudy, rainy days to use, pop in a movie guaranteed to scare the pants off of you.

“Scary movies in the rain are made even scarier because of all of the rain , thunder, and lightning,” said Jessica O’Brien, 11.

If scaring yourself is just not your style, try bringing back a classic board game. When the cable is out, playing Monopoly will surely occupy you and a few

friends for hours. After all, there is nothing better than gathering up the family for a nice game of Life.

When you want to fly solo, a nice 1000 piece puzzle should last you a few days. Sudoku, solitaire, and even Words With Friends, an ipod and smart phone app that allows you to play scrabble with your friends via Wi-Fi, are all great alternatives for anyone out there who likes a challenge.

When games and movies are not enough, I would suggest an old favorite of mine; building a fort out of blankets, pillows, and sheets. It may sound juvenile, but it is a chance to show off your architectural skills and techniques. After all, once the fort is built, it becomes a secluded, comfortable place to take a nap!

The weather can get you down, with the rainy days vastly out

Don’t let dark clouds rain on your parade OPINION by lauren

With this temperamental weather, it is hard to have fun outside.

Swimming is nearly impossible with all this rain, volleyball games are destroyed from the 20 mph winds, and there is almost no hope for you tanners out there.

But no worries, I have a solution to cure your rainy-day blues.

When you feel like putting

year old man. Not creepy at all, we all love Shakespeare!

Teachers will continue to make the school interesting.

Whether it be burning down the school, or having a ceremony for a Shakespearean wedding, they always seem to make the year better.

Students will forever love them, even if we say we will forget what they taught us.

numbering the sunny ones. If we can get past the clouds and the rain, spring can actually be fun.

I know that whenever I get a bad case of the blues, I stay inside and turn to a nice book to take my mind off the downpour outside.

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same price as a lunch! If nothing else, the a la carte line provides excellent fruit and yogurt parfaits.

3. Hug a bear

Students of Wadsworth High, get real for a minute. Every year we come into this building with all these lofty goals and ambitions, and by the end we are barely even doing the bare minimum to get by. Forget about clubs and extracurricular activities; we are not even doing math homework by now.

But before you rush out this school for the last time, there are certain things everyone must do in Wadsworth High to get the whole experience. Even if you are strapped for cash, boredom never has to be an option. Here are your duties.

1. Use the library… as a library

Little known fact- our library actually has books. It is not just a computer lab just for printing out large quantities of text for free. It does not matter if you actually want to read the book; it is all just part of the experience. Your friendly school librarians will assist you in your quest.

2. Give school lunches a chance

Hey brown baggers, never bought before? No one can blame you. But, you cannot graduate without experiencing the joy of a mashed potato Tuesday or the apprehension before biting into a questionable burger. Our school finally took our suggestions and has established a salad bar for the

They are everywhere- hairy, wooden, and hanging over your head as you walk in. Just walk up and give one of those “approachable” bears a big bear hug. They won’t bite. In fact, make it your mission to hug each and every one in our local bear population.

4. Sunbathe in the courtyard

Feeling spring fever, but too nervous to trek through the courtyard? It is not as frightening as you might think. Despite the hills, stinging insects, and exposed concrete block, which serves as a reminder of the bell of years past, we have seen relatively few casualties recently. Plus, you can receive a little bit of vitamin D. For a little sunshine and fun time, it might all be worth it.

Having all your class materials is fundamental to a successful study session.

Preparation, hard work key to end of year success

The end of the year always promises to stress students out with never-ending tests. Do not worry, the ultimate exam survival guide is here! As long as you follow these tips and tricks, you can get the most out of your studying and testing will be a breeze!

The most important thing is to start studying early. Spending 15 or 30 minutes a couple days a week is more beneficial than trying to do all your studying in one night. The earlier you start, the more you will remember.

Set aside a specific spot to study every night. This helps retain information and helps recall that information on the test.

Once you determine a study schedule, leave distractions behind. Turn off your cell phone and say goodbye to facebook for a while. If needed, have a trusted friend change your Facebook password, so you can not be distracted. If noise is an issue, make a trip to the library. They even have private study rooms, if you would like to study with a small group. If you do opt to study with a group, make sure they are also serious about a test.

Another thing to remember while studying is to be organized.

When you have all the materials you need in front of you, it is easiest to study. Make sure you have your textbook, notes, handouts, old tests and quizzes.

First, learn the main ideas of a subject. Focus on the main ideas, before you spend time learning details. Once you understand the main idea, details often fall into place. Plus, if you know the general concept, you should be able to make an educated guess if you forgot the specific detail.

Index cards can be helpful if

ago, boys could not wear shorts at school, but girls could wear skirts. In 1986, a group of senior boys decided to make a statement.

They protested the unjust rule by wearing skirts to school. Even though they were not technically breaking any school rules, the boys were suspended on the spot and sent home. Although the dress code was not officially changed to allow shorts until the fall of 1988, these brave pioneers were one of the contributing factors to the rule change.

Now I am not saying that the student body should disobey the rules, but as the class of 1986 knew, there were ways to protest

without breaking the rules.

As a student myself, I believe that we have a pretty good grasp on what is okay to wear and what is not. We know that you cannot come to school covered in dirt and smell so bad that no one can learn around you. We know that we have to come to school dressed properly and ready to learn.

However, what the administration views as appropriate is out of date in our eyes.

We need to let the administration know that we as a student body do not agree with the out-of-date dress code. The dress code needs to be changed to go along with the changing styles.

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5. Be Weather Worthy

We all know our school does not provide the best protection from the elements. So dress for the weather; bring your raincoats and rubber boots when it rains and jump in the lovely indoor puddles. Wear mittens and cozy scarves in the winter to prevent frostbite while in the 800 hall. You might not end up as the coolest cat on campus, but people will respect you for your bravado.

These are your missions, if you choose to accept them. We promise a fulfilling experience. If your experience was not fulfilling, then you did not do it with enough spirit. So there is no money back guarantee on this article- just as you can never recapture the true experience of high school once you have graduated.

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you have trouble remembering details. If you have a lot of important terms, cut your cards in half. Carry these cards with you. This will help you to attain the grade you deserve. Make sure you write everything you might need to know on the card, so you can answer test questions completely and correctly. Index cards help you to recall key facts quickly.

Before you get too burnt out from all this hard work, take a short break. Your memory retains the information that you study at the beginning and the end of a study session better than what you study in the middle. Taking small breaks increases memory retention.

When the test comes, you will not be left with that feeling when you know you studied, but just cannot remember. During these breaks, try to exercise or eat a healthy snack, which also helps you to remember things.

As long as you follow these guidelines, end of the year testing will be easy!

School dress code needs revamping OPINION BY JON

The dress code is something that has been tested and re-examined for years, and will continue to be pushed to the edge by students.

There have been many changes in the dress code that have been made in our school’s history. I believe that the dress code is in need of amending right now.

On page 50 of the student handbook, the dress code states, “Any form of dress or hair style which is considered contrary to good hygiene, or which is destructive or disruptive in appearance and/or detrimental to the routine operation of the school will not be permitted.”

Now, will someone please tell me how having a big purse is destructive or disruptive to a

student’s learning? Having a big purse is just one part of being a teenage girl. It is the style to have a big purse. Girls have a lot of possessions to carry in their purses, and one that is the size of a piece of paper will not cut it for girls of this day and age.

With the temperature getting warmer, more people will be wearing clothing items that are more suitable to the climate. The handbook says that clothing that is skin tight is not allowed to be worn. With this in mind, the popularity of yoga pants has been on the rise this year. Earlier in the year, the rumor went around that these were going to be banned.

The Bruin would like to inform the student body that this is not true. Yoga pants are okay to wear, and the capri form of these pants are a great item to keep you cool in warmer weather. I think that this rule needs to be changed to allow tight fitting clothing. I do not see how wearing clothes like that is “destructive or disruptive.”

In the past, our school has seen its share of protests against the school dress code. A few decades

Most ignored dress code rules

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Raquel, 11, and Ryan, 11, pose for a picture together.

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Christy, 11, and Jesse, 11, dance together as everyone crowds around to watch.

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A bunch of juniors throw their hands up in the air while dancing to the good music and having a fun time at Junior Banquet.

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Sarah, 12, plays a solo during the Jazz Band preformance.

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Hannah, 11, recites her speech during the assembly.

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The elite choir sings a variety of songs at the Fine Arts Assembly.

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Nick, 11

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Ian, 11, and Steven, 12, perform a song with the show choir.

Ryan, 12

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Michael, 11, plays his trombone for a solo.

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Mrs. Gunsleman (center) stands with her family for a picture after receiving the Teacher of the Year award at this year’s Fine Arts

Gabe,9, performs during the Fine Arts Assembly.

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College degree proves beneficial

BY TOM CALHOUN

Once high school students begin to think about the major they want to study, money plays a role with that decision. A sufficient salary is rarely obtained without a college degree in today’s economy.

The highest paying job with a college degree is a surgeon of some sort.

A general surgeon makes a minimum on $219,770. To be a general surgeon, 12 to 13 years of school is required. General surgery allows you the freedom to operate on more than one specific area.

However, if you decide to specialize in a field, the pay is much greater.

Anesthesiologists make $211,750. For those who do not know what an anesthesiologist is, they are the doctors that put patients to sleep for surgery. In order to become an anesthesiologist, it is imperative to complete a total of 12 years of school.

Neurosurgeons bring in a minimum of $300,000, and private practice surgeons can make over $1 million a year. It is required to complete 16 years to be a neurosurgeon. A neurosurgeon is a specialist surgeon who is trained to operate on the brain or spine. The most general procedure they perform is the removal of brain tumors and the management of spinal conditions.

Cardiac surgeons also do very well. After 16 years of school, a cardiac surgeon makes a minimum of $500,000. Private clinic cardiac surgeons can make an astonishing $1-2 million per year.

In order to become a surgeon, one must complete three to four

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Three surgeons are hard at work saving a patient’s life. This would be one of the perks to having a succesful medical career.

years of a pre-med program, four years of med school and four to seven years of a residency where they practice their skills under the eyes of more experienced surgeons.

Orthodontists make a minimum of $206,190 a year. In order to be an orthodontist, a student must complete four to five years of dental school and three to four years of orthodontics. Orthodontists almost always have a job, with a degree one can work as a dentist or an orthodontist. Private practices are often the way most orthodontists practice. Within a private practice, an orthodontist can make up to $350,000 a year.

Obstetricians and gynecologists can make $204,470 a year. An obstetrician is a doctor that specializes in child delivery. A gynecologist specializes in the care of female reproductive organs. In order to become an obstetrician, a student must complete eight years of education, pre-med

and med school. To become a gynecologist, a student must complete 12 years of school, premed, med school, and a residency.

Internists are doctors who have a lot in common with general practitioners, but internists spend more time training to specialize in a particular internal organ or system. For example, internists might specialize in the digestive system. In that case, they would see a lot of patients with problems related to the stomach, liver, intestines and other digestive organs. Internists can make any where from $104,785 to $183,990 a year.

To rise to the top and become a CEO, a student must attend four to five years of business school and then earn a master’s degree.

To become a CEO, it helps if the person is doing something that they really like. If they do not like what they are doing, then they may not be successful in that occupation. One must

enjoy the field they are working in and welcome the challenge of working with people they may have disagreements with.

Running a successful business involves utilizing the right people with the right skills and placing them in the right positions. CEO’s can make $200,000 and greater.

“I want to go to school and major in business because the money is great,” said Jack Heideman, 10.

Without a college degree, one will make far less in a lifetime than if they had a degree. For example, a dish washer who earns minimum wage will only make $18,457 a year compared to someone who makes a six figure salary. That makes the hard work in college worth it.

As students, it all starts now.

Colleges are constantly raising their admission requirements.

Ohio State, for example, now requires a 3.4 GPA and a 27 on the ACT. Work hard now and it will pay off in the future.

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As we watch the high school progress, the kids at the elementary schools watch the machines reshape the land on a daily basis as they make room for the new buildings.

The grant that is funding our new high school is also funding these three elementary schools.

“It’s one big pool of state, community, and constuction bonds,” said Mr. Joseph Magnacca, the Director of Facilites for the project.

Without the help of the community, the building of these new buildings would not be possible.

“We are grateful to the Wadsworth community for supporting education and these building projects,” said Mrs. Trenta, Valley View principal.

When asked for an update on our new school, Mr. Magnacca said that the outside of the academic portion, the buildings that we are seeing being built outside, are to be done by mid June.

He also said that the band, gymnasium, and music rooms should be built later in the year along with wiring and motion detectors.

As the weather begins to warm up, the construction sites should move farther and farther along.

New projects are beginning all over the city of Wadsworth as our community continues to grow and improve.

Court with Judge McIlvaine Court for 15 years. It is required to work as a lawyer for six years In an assembly on April 14, before running for judge.

To become an attorney, first Judge Stephen McIlvaine made the juniors and seniors aware of the Judge McIlvaine had to obtain a consequences that may occur when four year degree at an accredited teens and adults make bad choices. college or university. Then it “I want the students to realize was off to law school for three that there are consequences to their years to get his Doctorate of Jurisprudence or J.D. “I also know that this time of degree. After, he had to pass the Bar Exam year with prom and graduation to be licensed to parties coming up, presents the practice law in Ohio. opportunity for a lot of peer In total, Judge pressure to be placed upon McIlvaine has had at least 28 years of students to make decisions learning concerning alcohol and drugs.” experience and practicing law in -Judge McIlvaine Ohio.

During the assembly, choices. I want them to make good, five cases were presented to the informed decisions,” said Judge students. These cases were taken McIlvaine about the reasons for very seriously, with police officers standing by ready to dismiss any holding the assembly.

Judge McIlvaine held real court student that caused trouble.

The first two cases that were scenarios including cases with drunk driving, underage drinking, presented were both DUI’s, or theft and parole violations. These Driving Under the Influence. The cases helped the students realize defendants in each of these cases what can happen when they do not received punishments that ranged from serving jail time, house arrest abide by rules and laws.

Judge McIlvaine has been the and community service hours.

There was also a defendant judge of the Wadsworth Municipal

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Judge McIlvaine sentences five defendants on April 14, in front of the junior and seniors at Wadsworth High.

there for her second underage offense. She was sentenced with community service.

Another case involved was a man picked up in another state for domestic violence. He was breaking his parole by leaving the state and drinking. For the parole violations and domestic violence charges, he was sentenced with jail time, longer parole and fines.

The last defendant was a man who came from the Medina County prison. He was being charged for theft and disorderly conduct.

Also, he had a long list of previous crimes. He was sentenced to prison and was denied parole because of all the previous crimes.

All the defendants that appeared before the student body in the court session received either a credit for community service hours or a five day credit for their jail or prison sentence.

Judge McIlvaine has been doing this assembly every two years at the high school since 1997.

With many important high school events coming up, there are

many opportunities for students to make bad decisions that could hurt their future. This assembly made an example of the bad decisions that should never be made, especially by high school students.

“I also know that this time of year with prom and graduation parties coming up, presents the opportunity for a lot of peer pressure to be placed upon students to make decisions concerning alcohol and drugs,” said Judge McIlvaine. “I want students to be able to make informed decisions.”

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Concerts coming to town soon

BY FRANK BERTUZZI

Panic! At The Disco The House of Blues June 7th

Katy Perry Quicken Loans Arena July 5th

Hawthorne Heights Peabody’s July 8th

Tim McGraw Blossom Music Center August 2nd

When a lot of teenagers think of summer they think of the upcoming concerts they will attend. There are quite a few shows coming to the area.

In the following months, there is a variety of musicians making appearances at Blossom Music Center, The House of Blues, Quicken Loans Arena and Peabody’s.

In June, Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls will be hosting rock band Phish on the 4 at 7:30 P.M. and country artist Kenny Chesney on the 23 at 7 P.M. The House of Blues, in Cleveland, will be hosting the rock band, Panic! At The Disco on June 7th.

After 2005’s single, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” skyrocketed these Las Vegasbased musicians to success, Panic! has gone through two lineup changes and two album releases. Unfortunately, neither of these two albums have done as well as their first, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out.” Quicken Loans Arena will be hosting two concerts in the month of June. Pop artist, Josh Groban will be performing at 8 P.M. on Jun. 4, and Glee will be performing for their “Glee Live! In Concert!” tour on the 14 at 7:30 P.M. After the overwhelmingly positive response from the television show, Glee has announced a tour that will last from May 2010 to Jul. 2011.

It will be performed by all the members of the television cast.

Peabody’s in Cleveland has a few concerts scheduled for

the month of June and those are The Human Abstract on the Jun. 1 at 6 P.M., Marduk on the 2 at 6:30 P.M. In July, many more concerts will be held throughout the area. Blossom will be hosting country musicians Rascal Flatts with Sara Evans on the 8 at 7 P.M. and famed country musicians Toby Keith and Eric Church will be performing on the 15 at 7:30 P.M. “I have seen Toby Keith in concert before, but I can’t wait for Eric Church!” said Aaron Warstler, 11.

Jimmy Buffet will performing on Jul. 19 at 8 P.M., and the VANS Warped Tour will make a stop here on the 20, starting at 12 P.M. The House of Blues will be hosting Interpol on Jul. 18 at 7 P.M. The “Q” will be hosting multiple land mark shows this month. Kid Cudi will be performing on Jul. 1 at 8 P.M., and Katy Perry will be performing here on the 5 at 7:30 P.M. “I can not wait for the Katy Perry concert! It is going to be intense!” said Jake Booth, 11.

Sade and John Legend will be at the “Q” on Jul. 9 at 8 P.M. and Keith Urban will be there on the 21 at 7:30 P.M. Britney Spears will be performing on the 26 at 7 P.M. and the very next day New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys will be performing at 7:30 P.M. The last event at here will be Taylor Swift on the 30 at 7 P.M. Peabody’s will be hosting only a few concerts this month, but the big one is Hawthorne Heights, and they will be

themselves anxiously waiting for a conclusion.

The first half of the finale made over $285 million in the U.S. box office. The franchise gained more than $900 million worldwide.

With every book, Harry Potter brought in more and more money. Then, as the movies came, the readers fell in love with the series on a whole new level.

In part one Harry, Ron and Hermione found themselves racing to find the deadly

horcruxes that kept the evil Voldemort in existence. Harry also discovered the three most important things in his wizarding world; the Deathly Hallows.

The filmmakers decided it would be best to split the final chapter of the legacy into two movies because there was so much information to share. They want the fans to get the best experience possible.

Part two is set to pick up with a scene of Voldemort stealing the

Kenny Chesney performing to a few of his many fans.

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performing on Jul. 8 at 6:30 P.M. After the death of guitarist Casey Calvert in 2007, the Dayton-based rock band continues to release goldselling records across the world, and sell out venues everywhere.

In August, Blossom will be hosting Journey, Foreigner and Night Ranger on the 2 at 7 P.M. Tim McGraw will be holding a performance on the 12 at 7 P.M. and Kid Rock and Cheryl Crow will share the stage on the 16 at 8 P.M. Blossom’s final concert of August is Def Leppard and Heart on the 24 at 7:30 P.M. There is a variety of musicians making their appearances at The House of Blues in August. On Aug. 4 at 8 P.M., Ted Nugent will be performing,and on the 14, Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto will be here at 5:30 P.M. Queensryche will perform on the 18 at 8 P.M.,

and the big one, for all of you blues fans out there, the man himself, Mr. B.B. King will be performing here on the 25 at 8 P.M. As of right now, Quicken Loans Arena has no concerts scheduled for the month of August. This is not going to stop Peabody’s from hosting any concerts though. They will have their hands full with a couple of big name punk and metal musicians.

On Aug. 4, Suicide Silence and Unearth will be performing at Peabody’s at 6:30 P.M. C.J. Ramone, former member of famed punk band and Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Ramones, will be performing here on the 7 at 7 P.M. Almost every student here is in love with summer in one way or another. Everyone looks forward to summer vacation, so when you are looking for something to do this summer, go see one of these concerts.

elder wand from Dumbledore’s grave.

The movie is sure to be action packed as well as very emotion filled for all of the fans.

“I can not wait to see the movie, but I am sad that it is going to be all over,” said Amanda Davies, 10.

Not only are the fans sad that the series is coming to a close, but so are the actors.

Daniel Radcliffe, the magical face that has been capturing the hearts of fans for years, has grown up on screen. When rumors of Rowling writing more Potter books were leaked, he urged her to let the series end while on top.

Author of the series, J. K. Rowling, has definitely had an adventure with the series. She started off poor, living on the streets. Her first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, was written on a napkin.

More than ten years later, Rowling finds herself financially secure to say the least. Now a billionaire, Rowling has made great strides.

“If Harry was a real person, I would marry him so we could ride his broom everywhere,” said

Alyssa Horton, 11.

It is amazing how obsessed the fans have become over the books

Potter makes magical exit

BY JENNY WISE

It is official Harry Potter fans, the long awaited DVD release of Deathly Hallows Part 1 has finally arrived! However, it is never too early to reserve tickets for Part 2, which has created quite the hype among fans worldwide. J.K. Rowling has been capturing the imaginations’ of readers for years, but now the end begins.

With the final movie to come out this July, fans find

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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 ties up the Harry Potter series of movies, coming to theater Jul. 15.

“I can not wait to see the new movie, but I am really sad that it is going to be all over.”

-Amanda Davies, 10 and the movies.

“My youngest son watches parts of the movies and my oldest son reads some of the books, but my wife read all of the books in a two week period of time,” said Mr. Callaghan.

Harry Potter has been a legend for years and will live on to generations of the future.

Rowling’s story of magic, imagination, friendship, and love will live on, even though there will be no more new stories left to tell.

Although the fans’ journey will end when the theater goes dark, Dumbledore once said “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

Make sure to see Part 2 and live one last magic“Potter” moment.

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BY JON CHAMIER

The boys tennis team is not as deep rooted in tradition as the wrestling team. No, the players are not as captivating as the cheerleaders. No, the matches do not get streakers to run across their courts. However, the team has talent year after year. It begs the question: why is the boys tennis team not more popular?

“We have a boys tennis team?” asked Hayden Frisby, 11.

While a relatively dumb question, it happens to be a frequently asked one.

It is one that really grinds first-ranked singles player Beau Farver, 11, and the rest of the committed boys’ gears.

As a matter of fact, the school does have a boys tennis team, and they do not seem to get half the credit they deserve.

Maybe the reason that nobody knows of their existence is because they never seem to play. Whether it is 14 inches of snow or a torrential downpour, the tennis team almost always avoids a regularly scheduled match.

When asked when the team’s next match was, David Fergusson, 10, replied with, “I do not know.

Whenever the rain stops.”

Nonetheless, the team hopes that every match will be played, heroically led by new head coach Mr. Gabe

Tudor. Tudor has coached freshmen basketball before assuming this role, so he has the experience to lead the team. Since accepting the role as head coach, many have compared the economics teacher to Andre Agassi.

Still, the team is without many of its varsity players of 2010, including Ryan LaDue, Joel Hlavaty, and Zack Gruzca. While it is tough to replace these essential pieces, it is not impossible.

Inheriting the number-one singles position is Farver. His experience as number-one doubles last year has earned him this spot. In addition to experience, Farver also uses his forearms of steel and agility to work the court.

Steven Manning, 12, and Fergusson are also forces to be reckoned with this year. Manning yields his own experience at the number-one doubles to become the number-two singles this season. Fergusson has become a prodigy after basically coming out of nowhere. His agility from playing soccer in the fall gives him an edge, and he improves with each match.

The team’s first doubles pair is Josh Stephan, 12, and Matt Croyle, 11. The combination of the lanky Stephan and the strong Croyle leave Suburban League opponents shaking. Second doubles A.J. Hannah, 12, and Ben Hannah, 10, have a certain chemistry

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Josh, 12, and Matt, 11, prepare for their opponents’ serve. They are currently the number-one singles position.

that is indescribable. It is almost like the two are brothers.

Unfortunately, the Suburban League was not a walk in the park.

The league title was awarded to Copley and Revere a year ago, and both teams have won the title again.

The champion of the league in 2010, Ethan Dunbar of Cloverleaf, has graduated, but his brother Jacob has taken over the tennis throne. He is said to be better than his brother, and

he has become the entire Suburban League’s rival.

Farver, Manning, and company hope to stand in the other teams’ way at sectionals and beyond. The team is content with playing against other male athletes; they do not want to go up against the female phenom that is Layne Connolly, who would probably beat each one before you could spell the word “ace.”

However, the team does need

support. Parents and girlfriends cannot fill the hole that lasts a lifetime after a spectator-less match. The team implores you: come watch a match.

The game of tennis is as fun to play as a game of no rules dodgeball with your most hated family members, and just as exciting to watch, as long as you do not plan on cheering much.

“We want fans,” said Farver, “but they need to shut up while I am playing.”

Good-bye Barberton; hello Nordonia

BY TYLER PERRY

A new season brings new competition. The hype continues to grow with the addition of a competitive Nordonia in the Suburban League. The 2011 season has potential to be a fun and exciting year for all of the sports.

Without a doubt, Nordonia brings much more to the table within the Suburban League.

“Nordonia’s presence makes a more well-rounded conference.

They have more teams that compete,” said Mr. Berlin.

They are not just a single dominating team like the Barberton boys basketball team, if one even considers them a dominating program anymore.

Nordonia brings competition for a variety of the teams.

Not only will the competition be better, but the seven remaining teams in the Suburban League will no longer have to deal with the whining from Barberton. The Magics should probably worry more about winning and their bus situation.

Nordonia will also bring more recognition with them being a Division I school. That will now make the league consist of three Division I teams: Wadsworth, Green, and Nordonia.

Everyone, from players to coaches, are excited with the new addition of Nordonia.

“They bring more talent and competition in all of the sports.

They are consistent, and they always find themselves playing in the postseason,” said Mr. Schmeltzer, Jr. Even the students are excited to take on a tough challenge.

top. Nordonia remembers the of game. The Grizzlies will be Grizzlies from that loss, so they taking it to them as they travel to will more than likely be coming Nordonia to play on their new turf stadium. back with avenges.

The Suburban League has “Click clack, click clack, I think Nordonia hears us coming,” already been projected to be tough exclaimed Bret Baughman, 11, for 2011-2012 football season.

“Nordonia is tough; it will be a the Grizzlies star defensive back.

He and the other ten starters on fun game. The league was going defense look to leave a statement to be challenging, but now it just got a little harder,” said football and give Nordonia a shut out.

There is no doubt that there are coach Mr. Dennison.

As sad as it is to say good-bye some exciting games “Click clack, click clack, I think to attend next year. to that pretty purple color of the Nordonia hears us coming.” The Grizzlies verse Magics, it will be nice to bring the the Knights come next more competitive Knights to the

fall will be one great league. The Grizzlies cordially -Bret “Lightning” Baughman, 11 Friday night game welcome Nordonia to the league to attend. The hard and wish them the best of luck.

“It is going to be awesome. The physical play of both teams will They will need it. Barberton, have team and I are really pumped to make it an old school, smash it fun being independent; you will take on some new competition,” down your opponent’s throat kind miss us. said Gearhart.

It seems like many are glad to get rid of Barberton.

“I am glad Barberton is gone.

The competition is getting better,” said Anna Anderson, a member of the Wadsworth softball team.

There seems to be only one down side to Barberton leaving.

The student section is very upset with the fact that there will no longer be the epic thug night theme when Barberton comes to town.

“We used to give Barberton a hard time from the stands, so Nordonia better watch out,” said Taylor Hickling, a leader of next year’s student section.

It will be interesting to see what theme the students will come up with next year for the Knights.

Two years ago, the football team took on Nordonia at Art Wright Stadium. It was a PHOTO by courtesy of yearbook hard fought game, but in the Amanda, 10, fights for the ball in her soccer game against the Barberton Magics. end, the Grizzlies came out on “They have nothing on us. We can take them,” said Ryan Wise, 11, as he pumps some iron in the weight room. He and the rest of the football team are jacked to send a message to the new member of the league.

One would not expect much to come from the shy Jessie Gearhart, 11. She even seems thrilled to take on the Knights come basketball season.

Sports Briefs Girls Track Thrower Hannah Gospodinski, 12, and distance runner Paige Szabat, 11, plan to go to state along with a strong cast of sprinters.

Boys Track Led by leaders Russ McCune, 12, Alex Laubaugh, 12, and an exciting 4x400 relay hope to take the Suburban League title.

Tennis Beau Farver, 11, came in seventh place in Suburban League for first singles. David Fergusson, 10, came in sixth place for third singles.

Softball The first annual Strikeout Cancer softball series raised nearly $2,000 for the American Cancer Society.

April/May 2011 13 THE BRUIN S ports 2 Diamond teams fight for titles during bad weather SPORTS BY KENNY TOLLETT

The Grizzly’s Spring sports have always had a mind set of winning, and our 2011 baseball and softball teams help to continue that way of thinking.

The heavy rain has not affected the Grizzlies on their road to a Suburban League Title.

The Lady Grizzlies softball team helped raise $2,000 for the “Strike Out Cancer” foundation. They did so by winning over St. Vincent St. Mary and Chippewa High Schools. The ladies are on fire and everything seems to be falling into place for them. They currently have a record of (15-4).

“It has been a fun year, but we could do without the rain,” said Niki Weaver, 10. Through the last 19 games, they have scored an average of 8.2 runs, and the team has a collective batting average of .404, also, they have an amazing on-base percentage of .475.

These statistics are what make a championship team.

The baseball team has started to come together as a team, and hit it off after break with a five game win streak.

“When the bats start working our team starts winning,” said Alex Bloom, 12. With the confidence that the team has acquired, and the winning attitude that the team has; the Grizzlies will be traveling up the standings fast.

The baseball program has had a poor reputation of winning in the past, but now the team wins like it is a habit.

Their record of (9-7) and are currently

on a winning streak, the team could end up with one of the best records in the league.

The Grizzlies have to keep their confidence level at the highest they can to keep winning. The boy’s baseball team has had many rain outs, only having a couple games over the spring break. The Grizzlies were scheduled to play five games, but the bad weather hindered the team of having them.

When the rain stopped, the team was ready and willing to win. The Grizzly’s core attitude and determination drove the team to a winning record.

Make sure you do not forget about the Grizzlies junior varsity team, which seems like they have been shot out of a cannon at the beginning of the season. The JV Grizzlies only have one loss and do not plan to lose again anytime soon.

“Being the best is hard, but we still get it done,” says Nate Jones, 10. They are currently first in the Suburban League for JV baseball. They give their all every game to accomplish their goal. The players try hard at practice, and have fun doing it.

“Coach Pickard always makes everything a blast,” says Eric Black., 11.

Whatever the team is doing right now, they should keep doing the same thing so the team is the best in the league.

The lady junior varsity team is also having a great start to their season.

Currently at (10-2) the team is winning and having fun while doing it.

“Softball is really fun, especially with

Coach Wickard and Coach Webb a great team,” claims Jordan Labus, 10.

Even though, the team has fun on and have big plans for the team, but for off the field, they still focus on winning now they have to work as a team to and playing to the best of their abilities. achieve their goals.

The spring sports have been having Grizzlies freshman baseball team has had a bit of a rough start, “It has been a fun year, but but they are confident that we could do without the they can pull it together and rain!” win. The freshman Grizzlies -Niki Weaver, 10 team have a record of (3-2), but plan on improving in the many great seasons so far, and keep future.

“If we can cut down on the errors, they keep propelling forward.

“Teamwork makes the dream we will have no limits,” says Nick work,” says Brad Scheiman, 10.

Gummere, 9.

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Ali, 12, Kelly, 12, and Hannah, 12, and Lexie, 10, warm-up and discuss a game plan during the middle of innings.

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Teamwork, dedication and leadership are all qualities that these teams have and are the reason they are one top of the Suburban League.

They will do anything for a championship. The great history of winning in this school is greater than most other schools. Both teams always were expected to win, which is what the teams are doing.

It is time for Grizzly pride to shine, and support the Diamond teams .

The baseball and softball teams are on a successful path. They smell a championship, and are going to attack.

The total number of wins by all Wadsworth High School baseball and softball teams combined.

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Average number of runs scored by the Lady Grizzlies Softball Team in the last 14 games.

5 Number of wins by Indian’s ace pitcher, Justin Masterson.

‘Tribe Time’ begins early for Indians’ fans SPORTS BY NATHAN POUND

Fans of the Cleveland Indians have been used to losing over the last few years. However, this year there is a winning atmosphere in the clubhouse. With all the April rain, the Indian’s drought is over.

This sudden winning, put on by the Indians, is something us Ohio sports fans are not used to.

The recent unsuccessful seasons of the Browns and Cavs have left

many fans upset.

After dropping the first two games of the season, the Tribe surged to an eight game win streak. While expected AL Central favorites Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins are slumping, the Indians are looking like a contender. They have a 4.5 game cushion over the Kansas City Royals.

“Let’s just hope they don’t blow it later this year,” says

Megan Paumier, 11.

They also hold the best record in the American League, and best in all of baseball. So far this season, they are 21-9.

Much of the Indian’s success can be attributed to all-star pitching. Ace Justin Masterson, after beginning last season 0-5, has flipped the switch starting 5-0 this year.

“Masterson, along with the rest of the bullpen, has been on fire,”

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Cleveland Indians’ ace pitcher, Justin Masterson, is getting ready to throw a fastball against the Kansas City Royals.

says Scott Campbell, 9.

Masterson currently has the eleventh best ERA in all of baseball at 2.25. Josh Tomlin has also contributed to the Indian’s pitching dominance. He began the season 4-1 and looks to continue to do well.

The Tribe’s success has also been fueled by their hot bats.

Asdrubal Cabrera is leading the team in three major batting categories: hits, RBIs, and home runs, the fan favorite.

Other hot batters for the Tribe include Michael Brantley, who leads the team in batting average and on base percentage, Jack Hannahan, Shin-Soo Choo, Matt LaPorta, and Travis “Pronk” Hafner.

The Tribe has been lucky this year, as they have not been faced with injuries. The Indian’s DL has only three players on it:

Jason Donald, Mitch Talbot, and the biggest loss coming to Carlos Carrasco. Talbot has only played in two games; Donald in none; and Carrasco in five. The Indians hope to keep their health strong as the season rolls on.

The Indians look to continue their success in the upcoming week with series against the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago White Sox. The Indians have already swept the Mariners once this season and look to do it again. They dropped the first two games of the season to the White Sox and look to get even in the upcoming series.

They also look to improve their 5-2 record against the Royals.

Cleveland fans have been waiting a while for a team we can cheer for. This may be the year for them. As Ben Firis, 10, says, “It’s Tribe time baby!”

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BY ALEXA BAIER

Youth In Government Day gives seniors the opportunity to learn how the City of Wadsworth’s government functions on a daily basis. Seniors are assigned an important person in the government, and learn their daily tasks while shadowing them.

This interesting day has been going on since 1986, starting out with a gathering at City Hall in the Council Chambers, where the planned schedule for the day is announced.

Judge McIlvaine was first to speak about what he does for our community. Judge McIlvaine is in charge of the Wadsworth’s judicial branch.

A.J. Hanna, 12, was given the position of Judge, and was able to get a feel for what an average day for him is like for Judge McIlvaine.

“It was a great experience and I was able to further understand what actually goes on in the court room,” said Hanna.

The next speaker was Superintendent, Dale Fortner, who is in charge of eight different school buildings in Wadsworth.

He is also partially in charge of Sacred Heart and the Wadswoth Public Library. Fortner runs the day to day operations of schools.

Helping Fortner is the Board of Education, consisting of five publicly elected officials.

Andrew Whitman, 12, was assigned the position of Superintendent. Whitman as well as the other assigned school administrators met at the School Administration Building.

Mayor Robin Laubaugh was definitely glad to be the next speaker. The first thing she said was, “I look forward to this day to be able to teach about our city services.” Mayor Laubaugh is in charge of the Executive branch, and runs the day to day operations of the city.

Steven Manning, 12, was able to learn the operations of Mayor Laubaugh’s important position.

“It was awesome being able to

have a one on one conversation with Mayor Laubaugh on what she does on a day to day basis,” said Manning.

Lastly the Council President, Tom Palecek, spoke to the seniors. Palecek is in charge of the City Council in Wadsworth.

Shadowing Palecek was senior Ben Habig, who was able to lead the mock council meeting towards the end of the day.

After the speakers came in the groups were separated into three main groups. The groups each had their assigned tours for the day.

The tours were set into necessary places involved in the category of their given position.

Students then gathered at The Strand for lunch, provided by Whole Day Cafe. Those assigned to groups outside of the main three had lunch with their supervisors.

After lunch, students got together with their groups and each had a small mock meeting.

They each discussed a problem and solution to help the city out.

Then all the students went

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Christina, 12, and A.J. after leaving the court.

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back to Council Chambers to go through a practice mock meeting.

After perfecting the mock meeting, everyone gathered back in Council Chambers and the mock meeting was performed.

Certificates were handed out to

each student who participated in the exciting day.

Youth In Government day is a day looked forward to by most seniors. It is a day to let the true leaders of Wadsworth widen their knowledge of the city.

Seniors take a group shot before heading off for their busy day.

Senior

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Steven Manning Mayor Joana Drury Auditor Phillip Lahue Law Director Ben Habig Council President Jake Crowley Council Ward 1 Ryan Murphy Council Ward 2 Marshall Gnap Council Ward 3 Ali McNeil Council Ward 4 Prescott Williams Council Ward At Large Hayden Kilbride Council Ward At Large Samantha Malkowski Council Ward At Large Katie Collins Clerk of Council Dustin Likens Director of Public Services Stephanie Baughman Asst. Director of Public Services Paige Marty Director of Public Services Roy (Tate) Moore Chief of Police Airic Suarez Fire - EMS Chief Alex Laubaugh Engineering Manager Tom Iverson Planning & Zoning Director Matt Abel Electric General Manager Jacob Vachek Communications Superintendent Steve Hilton Street Superintendent Daniel Arch Water Plant Supervisor Katie Davis Parks Superintendent (Recreation) Megan Crawford Director of Center for Older Adults Haley Pickard Cable TV Comm./ Access Manager Austin Hanna Municipal Judge Christina Rossi Clerk of Courts Andrew Whitman Superintendent Brett Buzzelli Treasurer Josh Leeson Board of Education Josh Stephan Board of Education Andrew Slota Board of Education Adam Woodard Board of Education Brittany Calvin Board of Education Spencer Myers Township Trustee Jordan Brenneman Township Trustee Kevin Tinney Township Trustee Sadie Webb Township Clerk

Mayor Robin Laubaugh consults Steven, 12, before the meeting Matt, 12, presents his idea during the mock meeting to his fellow peers. begins.

Experience proves beneficial for local grad

BY PAIGE SZABAT

A 33-year old woman is using her knowledge about coaching and teaching to help those around her excel. Jennifer Echols has accomplished many great things in her short lifetime. She is a successful teacher, cross country and track coach, and mother.

Echols is currently a first-grade teacher at Isham Elementary and a cross country coach at Wadsworth High School.

Echols grew up in Wadsworth, Ohio with three siblings. She attended Wadsworth High School and was an all-around role model as an athlete and student.

“I loved coming to the high school each day because I got to go to Mr. Schmeltzer’s class! He was my favorite teacher throughout high school,” Echols said.

Echols said her best memory of her high school career was winning state in basketball and going to state in cross country, all in her senior year.

Not only was she an incredible athlete in high school, but she was well-liked among her peers too.

As a senior, she was voted both homecoming and prom queen.

Adding to her senior year of achievements, Echols also received a very prestigious award her senior year: MVP of the state championship basketball game.

This award came as a shock to her, as she never expected to receive it, but was very pleased to have earned it.

Echols had the time of her life in high school and continued her success in college.

Post Wadsworth, Echols continued her basketball career at Mount Union College.

While attending Mount Union, Echols worked on her degree in elementary-level teaching.

She was inspired to go into the teaching field by her father, who was a teacher at her alma-mater.

“My favorite thing about teaching is meeting new people

and being around the little kids all day,” said Echols.

On top of being a successful teacher, Echols spends her fall afternoons coaching girls cross country at the high school. She has always loved the sport, as she competed in it in high school. Everything about the job fit into her life plan at the time, so she took her dream job. Teaching and coaching are very important in Echols’ life, and they always will be.

Once Echols got settled down with both of her jobs, she was able to start a family.

She is currently married to Bryan Echols, whom she first started dating at an Indians game.

Echols has one son, Will, from a previous marriage, and is currently expecting triplets with Bryan. She said, “Now that I am expecting triplets, I feel fat and swollen all of the time, but I am so ecstatic that I am having three babies!” The arrival of the triplets will make her

and her family’s life complete.

As Echols awaits the arrival of the triplets, she has had to make some hard decisions regarding coaching. She has decided to put her coaching career on hold for the upcoming cross country season. Echols said “Putting my coaching career on hold is very hard for me because I will lose my connections with the girls, but it is something that I had to do.”

The decision to stop coaching for a year is something that was necessary, but as long as the babies come healthy, she plans to return as soon as possible.

When Echols has time to step away from her busy life, she loves to be outside with her family and friends. She especially loves to go biking and running.

Echols first love, basketball, seems to have taken a backseat in her life, but she said, “I still love watching basketball, but I have not played a serious game in years. It would be interesting to see if I could keep up with

the game.” Once the triplets come, Echols still hopes to enjoy her favorite activities, when she has spare time.

Whether Echols is coaching or teaching, she always likes to live her life by one quote: “Be nice.”

Her past experiences are helping those around her succeed in their everyday tasks.

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Jennifer Echols stands proud at a cross country meet, doing what she loves best, coaching.

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Family fib fools Gunselman Teacher of the Year

BY MOLLY PRIEST

The Teacher of the Year award has been awarded at the Fine Arts Assembly for 16 years; however, this year the award was a bit more special.

This was the first year that students outside of National Honor Society were able to have a say in who became teacher of the year.

Students were able to nominate the teacher they felt deserved this presitigous award the most and return it to NHS. From there, NHS picked one teacher from the several nominated for teacher of the year.

The first ever student nominated

Teacher of the Year award went to Mrs. Malia Gunselman.

It was quite the production to try to even get Gunselman to the Fine Arts Assembly. She had been out of school for the days previous to the assembly due to having laryngitis.

In order to persuade Gunselman to come to the assembly her daughter, freshman, Mariah Gunselman, had to call and tell her that she was reading a poem.

Gunselman rushed in right before the assembly to watch her daughter recite her poem. Well, it is needless to say that she walked in to quite a surprise.

Gunselman sat away from her

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Mrs. Gunselman hugging her oldest daughter, Rachelle, after receiving the award.

class so no one would notice how sick she was, probably wondering when Mariah would take the stage. As the assembly drew to a close, the Teacher of the Year award was presented.

It was a very shocking moment for Gunselman as she excepted the award and her family, including her daughter, Rachelle, who flew in from St. Louis, came out to congratulate her.

As one of the only teachers to have worked at every level of the district Gunselman is not one to take all the credit.

“It is not only an accomplishment for me but for my students and staff as well,” said Gunselman.

The most shocking part for her was to know that her students had a say in her even being nominated for this award.

Gunselman is one of the hardest working teachers in the school but not many people know it because most to all of her work is done behind the scenes. She believes that her students benefit more that way.

“Our job is done best when no one is looking,” said Gunselman as she ran to her classroom.

Mrs. Malia Gunselman

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Mrs. Gunselman gives her acceptance speech at the Fine Arts Assembly.

Former teacher reveals details behind opening cafe

BY DAVID JACK

Some may say that leaving a job as a school counselor to open a coffee shop would be quite the change in career paths, but not for Theresa LaDu. She sees any job as “people and paper, it just depends how much you want to do between the two.”

Growing up in Ashtabula, Ohio, LaDu always knew she

wanted to become an educator.

Receiving her associates degree from the University of Akron, a bachelor’s in education from Ashland University, and her masters degree from Kent State, she was open to endless opportunities. LaDu accepted the job as teacher of business management at Wadsworth High School and shocked the city by taking her students to the state’s

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Theresa LaDu, owner of Whole Day Cafe, serves a customer.

entrepreneurship tournament.

Of the six years she taught at Wadsworth, she went to state every year, and even made it to nationals once.

Choosing a slightly different direction, LaDu became one of the high school’s counselors. She loved her job as a counselor.

When asked what her favorite part of the job was, she replied “being apart of kids becoming exactly who they want to be.”

At the time, LaDu thought she would be a counselor forever; however, a chance for a dream changed things. She had to stop and make a decision that would drastically change her life.

Answering a phone call from a friend, LaDu was notified that Cafesimo’s Cafe downtown was selling. This was her chance to fulfill her destiny. Grabbing life by the horns, she went for it and

renamed the coffee shop Whole Day Cafe.

Serving nothing but coffee and muffins on opening day, the restaurant has expanded to serving over 20 sandwich/salad combinations, including crepes, soup, oatmeal, and a stocked pastry case.

Admitting the job is very challenging, LaDu says her job “is 24/7, you bring it all home and it becomes personal.”

Taking her personal life motto, “wishing you a wonder-full day”, and typing it below the Whole Day Cafe logo, LaDu aimed to create a place for the community to gather.

She shares that the name “Whole Day” does not come from the idea of being open for the entire day, or that the food is all whole, but that the phrase means, “be completely and totally you

when you are here.”

This attitude towards owning a cafe nods to her past life as a counselor.

When asked how running the coffee shop compares to working in the school system, LaDu responded, “It’s very similar. My customers are like students. There are different periods throughout the day and I must manage the cafe like a classroom.”

For LaDu, it is not about the day, but about having a wonderful life. Never in a million years did she see herself as an owner of a cafe in downtown Wadsworth, but she is still loving life, her family and her friends, whom haven’t changed. Handling the pressure with a smile everyday, LaDu will continue to serve great food and hot coffee for the community of Wadsworth, Ohio.

goes, including to school in the mornings!

“I have gotten pulled over by the police before for speeding,” said Talcott.

No it was not for riding his bike, it was for one of the rare times he drove his car.

The lessons he learned when he was a young wrestler stayed an active and important part of his life.

Currently, Talcott is the head coach for the middle school track team. Their season is doing alright with some wins and losses.

“Copley was a tough loss. We only lost by 2 points because our best hurdler was not available for the meet,” said Talcott.

He is a devoted coach and

strives to work the team hard to make them succeed.

As a gym teacher, Talcott, just like his track team, makes his students work hard. If they misbehave in class there is a severe punishment. He makes the students run during their lunch period which in turn makes them miss lunch.

The punishment isn’t necessarily about the running but learning about consequences by missing lunch.

Talcott has many great achievements on his belt, including being a great track coach and a teacher for 33 years, but sadly, nothing lasts forever.

He plans to retire as a teaching and coaching in two years.

“Finishing my career with 35 years of teaching behind me would be great,” said Talcott.

He is going to miss the students he taught greatly. The students he is going to miss the most are the students that worked hard.

It makes sense because he is so active and it would be easy to develop a close relationship with a hard working person.

When Talcott is gone from the middle school and goes on his new path of retirement, he will be greatly missed. He has taught students for so long and has left quite the impression on those around him. Although it will be very hard for him to let go of, Talcott will always be seen happily riding around on his bike.

Talcott biking toward retirement by cody fox

Every student has to take gym class in middle school, so Mr. William Talcott is not new to anyone. He has been the physical education teacher for 33 years and is still going strong.

Talcott was a student and a graduate at Wadsworth High School. He participated in wrestling because he was very physically fit. He took his great wrestling skill to Akron Universiy, when they had a wrestling team.

Talcott may have been the start of the great success that Wadsworth wrestling is known for.

While being so successful in his wrestling career, Talcott, was also looking up to a great guy

in his life. Talcott looked up to his coach, Mr. Gilmore, while wrestling and developed a great relationship with him as a coach.

Once Talcott was in college and still pursuing his wrestling career, he was well on his way of becoming a gym teacher. While growing up, he wasn’t really sure what he wanted to do in life. He was always active in sports and loved recreational activities.

Sadly, his father died of a heart related condition which was one of the main reasons why he pursued teaching students on healthy ways to live.

Some of the hobbies he loves most is biking, camping, and being outside. Talcott rides his bike nearly everywhere he

O F THE MONTH JUNK OF THE MONTH Cody

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Cody, 11, posing with his most prized position, his car, “The Max.”

BY SABRINA PARSONS

Cody, 11 drives a 1986 beat up Nissan Maxima. His car is so old that his front grill has fallen off. This car is a hand-me-down through the family.

“My brother had this car two years ago and got junk of the month with it, I was hoping I would live up to the tradition and get junk of the month like he did,” said Cody.

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When he is driving on the highway the car shakes. Usually the best part of a car is the sunroof. However, Fox’s sunroof does not work. The second best part is the smell of the car; his friends say the odor is terrible.

They think it is probably the most unsafe car to ride in.

When asked what was wrong with the car the first response he gave was everything. In the end, “The Max” will still live on!

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Andrew

Future Plans: Attend Bowling Green State University for music education with a minor of Spanish.

Favorite Motto: “Live everyday to the fullest.”

Favorite Class: Show choir because I love being able to sing and dance.

Any advice?: Move faster in the halls and enjoy your time here while it lasts! :)

S T UD EN T S Favorite Teacher: Barlow/ North. I spent the majority of my life in math under their direction.

Future Plans: Attend MIT to pursue a degree in Aero/Astro engineering.

Best High School Memory: Winning state championship in wrestling.

Any advice?: Take the AP chem test...seriously.

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Fine Art Award Winners Harvard Book Prize: Dayna Gallagher Outstanding French Student: Amanda Stoner Outstanding Spanish Student: Stephanie Miller Outstanding Latin Student: Taylor Gilger OFLA Award Winners: Below French: Amanda Stoner Spanish: Andrew Slota Outstanding Drama Student: Jon Hill Outstanding Art Student: Abby Sweigart Outstanding Speech/Debate Student: Eddie Duckworth Outstanding Choir Student: Jon Hill “I Dare You”: Dayna Gallagher and Nathan McDevitt Outstanding Bruin Student: Mackenzie Blanton Outstanding Instrumental Student: Sarah Miracle Students of the Year: Maria Fortner & Steven Manning Female Bruin staffer of the year: Mackenzie Blanton Male Bruin staffer of the year: Tate Moore

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Favorite Teacher: Mrs.Cskay.

Favorite Class: Media Communications.

Future Plans: I plan on attending Stark State College, earning my degree in Digital Video and Media technology.

Favorite Quote: “For I can do all things through he who gives me strength.” -Phil 4:13

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Favorite Teacher: Mrs. McNamara. She makes choir so fun and always goes above and beyond to help.

Future Plans: Attend Youngstown State University and NEOUCOM for my B.S. and M.D. Best High School Memory: Participating in the spring musicals.

Any Advice?: Enjoy your four years here; they go too quickly!

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Key Statistics: Wrestling-state qualifier, 33-13; Football- 107 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 interception Treasured accomplishment this year: Winning the Tony Detwiler award Goals for the future: Attend Ohio Northern University, play football and major in pharmacy

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“If you never lose then you can never appreciate the victories.”

--Laura Twitchell

Song of the Year

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Dianna Clay Teacher Training

Quote of the Year

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CAREER-TECH STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

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Elaina PHOTO BY BRUIN STAFF

Key Statistics: Holds seven school records; state qualifier 4 years: state placer 3 times and state runner up once Accomplishments: State runner up in 50 freestyle and earning a junior national cut Goals for the future: Attend Georgia Southern University, place in conference freshman year, qualify NCAA meet

ET Katy Perry Ft. Kanye West

Fact of the Year If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months, and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat up one cup of coffee.

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April/May 2011

STUDENTS What is your favorite memory of the 2010-2011 school year?

“My favorite memory was when Dom Owens threw me on Senior Throw Day. It still hurts.”

“Getting locked in the courtyard with Rachel Henry during sixth period attendance.”

-Dan, 9

-Kacie, 10 KACIE

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“Senior leaf raking when we covered Tom Sconier’s car with all the leaves from a lady’s backyard, and when he finally saw it, he asked ‘whose car is that?’”

-Forrest, 12

CODY FORREST

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PHOTO BY BROOKE TITTLE

“Getting

in trouble everyday in Mr. Johnson’s class.”

“Meeting Abby Malek because she is so awesome!”

-Alfredo, 12

-Autumn, 9

“When our track team went on a

road run and came back with a huge tire! Our coach flipped out, so we put in under the track bleachers.”

-Cody, 11

“Stop and dance day was by far one of the best days I had this year.”

-Megan, 10

“When I ‘fell’ out of my chair in

newspaper/yearbook and bruised

my tailbone. Everyone laughed. ” -Bilal, 11

“Playing softball with my favorite buddies!”

-Korrin, 9

TEACHERS What is your favorite memory of this year’s graduating class?

“Seventh period visits from ‘certain’ members of the Bruin Staff! My favorite time of day!”

-Mrs. Sue Fisher

“The get well wishes during and the awesome welcomes I received after returning from maternity leave. (Fifth period!)”

-Mrs. Michelle Farr

SARAH TRAUSCH

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“My favorite memory was when Alfredo Gray tricked me into believing that he had stapled a piece of paper to his forehead!”

-Mrs. Sarah Trausch

“I have CRS (cannot remember stuff) so I do not remember.”

-Mr. Dwain Kibler

“I have so many great memories from this class. I will start with finding out that Tiffany Weiss really did like my class, even though she glared at me every day in Junior English!”

Mrs. Pamela Csaky

“I will remember this class as being one of the most spirited, enthusiastic, and unified classes I have taught. They are great kids who care about others.”

-Mr. Scott Callaghan

“Asdrúbal...”

-Mrs. Karen Beavers

“When Mr. Parson’s organized our first clap out!”

-Mr. John Gramuglia

MICHELLE FARR

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“The spirit week and the “Club Can’t Handle Me” dance was a blast with my seniors and classes!

-Mrs. Beth Lance