The Bruin - November 2021

WADSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XLVII, ISSUE 2 NOVEMBER 2021

T H E

B E S T

O F

WADSWORTH

INSIDE T

H

E

BRUIN GYM CLASS: YES OR NO? PAGE 17

BEST OF WADSWORTH

PAGE 10 & 11

PRESSURE FROM THE PLAYOFFS PAGE 8

SCHOOL PLAYS & MUSICALS PAGE 7

MEET MR. SUBER PAGE 14

2 NOVEMBER 2021

The importance of local businesses

The local businesses in Wadsworth are an essential part of our community. About one year ago, many of these businesses were struggling to even keep their doors open to the public. Wadsworth came together to support eating and shopping locally and we were able to keep many of these businesses from closing. In this issue, The Bruin decided to highlight some of the community’s

@Wadswor thBruin

COVER DESIGN BY CHLOE PORTER & COVER PICTURES BY ARI KASER

1600 copies distributed to all WHS student and 20+ locations around town

favorite businesses in Wadsworth.

These businesses deserve to be recognized for all of their hard work and always supporting our school. I believe that if we can promote more local businesses this community will thrive with more healthy and fresh businesses.

Follow the Bruin on all platforms

THE BRUIN EDITORIAL

Want an ad in the Bruin?

Contact

Wadsworthbruin @gmail.com

I SCREWED UP SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO

We would love to hear your feedback!

Dear Grace, With the holidays coming up I am stressed out about having money to do activities and buying gifts. How do you think I could manage my money efficiently?

Please send letters to the editor to

I always split my paychecks 50/50, half goes into my savings and then the other half I let myself use for any activities I might want to do.

To me that seems like the easiest option instead of just spending an entire paycheck on holiday activities because then if you run out of the fun spending money you have nothing else to fall back on in an emergency.

wadsworthbruin@ gmail.com

Dear Grace, I am starting to apply to colleges and I am really getting nervous about it because there is so much to do and I am overwhelmed.

How can I stay on top of things without getting too stressed out?

Students of the Month

I am applying to colleges right now too! I have been trying to stay on top of everything but it is so hard because there is just so much to write and fill out. I understand your stress because deadlines are here! I have to have all of my applications in on November 1 and I am most definitely not ready so I will be rushing around to get it all done and turned in! But I say try to pace yourself if you are able and to stay on top of all the things you need to get done. I wish I had started it earlier and kept working on it rather than letting it overwhelm me!

Need some advice?

Contact Grace Pantalone 22gpantalone@wadsworthschools.org Instagram: graciepantalone

Rylee Heller, 10

WHS

BRUIN STAFF

MaKenna Lucas, 12 ONLINE EDITOR

Corrections

On page four of the October Issue, we put that Republican Ralph Copley worked for the police department, but in fact he was the fire chief in Wadsworth. We have corrected our online story: https://wadsworthbruin.com/2021/10/15/wadsworth-city-councilcandidates-prepare-for-nov-2/ STAFF WRITERS NEWS & IN DEPTH

Jackson Kerley

625 Broad Street Wadsworth, OH 44281

EDITOR

Katharine Allen Brenden Barlett

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Janae Joachim

Brooke Baughman

Grace Pantalone

BUSINESS MANAGER

Mason Burton

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

ART EDITOR OPINION EDITOR

Chloe Porter

MANAGING EDITOR

COPY EDITOR

Ari Kaser

Liz Gromofsky

Kade Miros

Dylan Heppert

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Julia Swain

Michael Jira

FEATURES EDITOR Ashley Allwood

ADVISOR

Eric Heffinger

Lily Chesbro Sydney Daily Katie Griffin Luke Houser Haley Reedy Liam Russell Carley Sorent Gavin Zeiner

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 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. We reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.

THE BRUIN NEWS

@WadsworthBruin WIND ENSEMBLE GETS ACCEPTED TO OBDC IN AKRON

BY CHLOE PORTER

COVID-19 PILL A pill to reduce the symptoms of COVID-19 is currently being tested. This pill is supposed to decrease the risk of hospitalization for high-risk people by fifty percent. They are awaiting FDA approval and it is predicted to come out by the end of this year.

Photo by Gavin Zeiner

LEAF RAKING Senior leaf raking will be held on November 5 this year. Every year Wadsworth High School seniors go to senior citizens’ houses to rake their leaves. This is one way that the senior class tries to give back to the community each year.

BY DYLAN HEPPERT

T

he Wadsworth High School Wind Ensemble was invited to perform at the Ohio Band Directors Conference (OBDC) at Akron University. OBDC will take place on December 3 and 4 and will feature performances by all three concert bands of Akron University as well as high school bands. It will also feature The Wadsworth High School Wind Ensemble, the most challenging of the three high school bands, gets a student honor band. their picture taken in September. OBDC provides an opportunity for high school bands to see how college The Ohio Band Directors Conference bands perform. Photo Courtesy of Dana Hire. like you to perform at this piece named “Aquarium.” happens every year at the University of event.’”

Akron. It features performances “To have him work with the students is At this event the wind an amazing opportunity,” Hire said. “The from a handful of high school ensemble will perform a exposure of playing at a university, and wind ensembles and symphonic “The exposure select number of pieces all the area directors coming to listen is bands that the University of of playing at a including the march from the outstanding but mostly to have Johan de Akron reaches out to. The WHS university and comedy “1941,” composed Meij come work with them, is so valuable.” wind ensemble was invited last all the area

by John Williams, “Empire” spring.

OBDC also features an induction “We were invited, totally based directors coming by Julie Giroux and a piece ceremony for an outstanding retired band named “Firefly.” on merit,” said Mrs. Dana Hire, to listen is director. The recipient is also featured in As part of the event, guest the directors hall of fame at University of WHS wind ensemble and concert composers are brought in Akron. band director. “I got a call last outstanding.” to work with students and spring from Dr. Galen Karriker, Students are able to view the event. The conduct a piece for them to WHS Wind Ensemble will be performing he’s a director of bands at the -Mrs. Dana Hire, Wind Ensemble and perform.

University of Akron, and he’s on Saturday, December 4 at 9 a.m. All concert band director This year, Mr. Johan de concert performances will take place in been listening to us. He heard Meij will work with the wind the ballroom, located on the third floor of our OMEA performance and ensemble and conduct a the University of Akron campus. called me and said ‘we would

THE BOOSTER SHOT IS RELEASED

BY HALEY REEDY

E Photo Courtesy of Axel Mueller

WINTER OLYMPICS From October 27, there are 100 days until the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. The games will be from February 4-20 and all athletes are required to take daily COVID-19 tests. International spectators will not be permitted to attend events, but local spectators will be allowed at events in Beijing and its surrounding areas.

Find more stories like this on our website:

wadsworthbruin.com

4 NOVEMBER 2021

ven as we near the end of 2021, COVID-19 still looms over us.

Vaccination and booster shots are being distributed to state and local pharmacies and doctors’ offices.

The difference between the vaccine and booster shot is who can get it and what makes them eligible. The booster shot is only available to those who have underlying health conditions, are immunocompromised or are on immunodepressants.

“Over time immunity will wane. The COVID-19 booster is just like added protection,” said Natalie Lonjak, Medina County Health Department Health Promotions Supervisor.

In September, the Pfizer booster shot was Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved. In mid-October, Moderna submitted their booster shot to be approved by the FDA, but the FDA found the Moderna booster shot to not meet all of the FDA requirements.

Eventually, in late October, the FDA approved both Moderna and Johnson and Johnson to be submitted to the CDC and their vaccine advisory committee.

The main booster shot that has been available is the Pfizer booster, which is now available to everyone that is compromised.

A change has been made to the FDA’s original statement that only people who had received the Pfizer vaccine could

get the Pfizer booster. The FDA is now authorizing the “mix and match” booster.

This means that if you got the Pfizer vaccine that you can choose to either get the Moderna or the J&J booster or vice versa. If you got the Moderna you could choose to get the Pfizer; it is now up to the recipient.

“Booster doses were authorized only for fully vaccinated Pfizer vaccine recipients who are at high-risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from severe disease,” said Lonjak.

That is now not that case as the FDA and CDC work together to continue to push out more boosters from Moderna and J&J. Booster shots are meant to provide an extra layer of protection to its recipients and to allow the people that get the booster to feel safer.

This booster is much like a booster that you would receive for the flu or for any other type of vaccine that you might get.

“There is quite a list that makes someone eligible, it really just depends,” said Lonjak.

Certain jobs also will bump up your ability to receive the booster.

“If you work at a higher risk job, meet a certain age requirement or if you have underlying health conditions, that is what will qualify you,” said Lonjak.

Medina County Health Department is still distributing the Pfizer booster shots as of October 20. Charles Berg, Wadsworth High School speech teacher got his booster shot on October 20.

“I certainly don’t feel less safe with the booster,” Berg said. “I think psychologically I feel like I got more of it so I feel safer.”

One of the high risk jobs that qualify you for the booster shot is teaching because teachers are exposed to students and COVID-19.

The Medina County Health Department distributed the booster shots to all of the staff in the Wadsworth City School District.

NEWS THE BRUIN

MAIN STREET WADSWORTH ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY MAGIC EVENT

W

BY GAVIN ZEINER

adsworth’s annual Holiday Magic on Main Street, formally known as The Candlelight Walk, will be held on two separate nights this year, instead of the usual one night or eight nights in 2020. Holiday activities such as the horse-drawn carriage ride will be available on both nights, November 19 and December 3.

“The event has always been the week before Thanksgiving to kick off the shopping season because that’s when merchants really start promoting the holiday shopping season,” said Adrianne

Patrick, the Executive Director of Main Street Wadsworth.

The name changed from The Candlelight Walk to Holiday Magic on Main Street to put a new twist on an old Wadsworth tradition and to take the tradition to the next level.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has occurred, the event itself has changed, as well. The new way of Holiday Magic on Main Street provides two days for the community to attend the event instead of just one, making it an event that occurs multiple times during the holiday season rather than just being one big event.

The gazebo in downtown Wadsworth is decorated with Christmas lights and poinsettias. The Christmas trees and downtown were decorated for the Christmas Season and Holiday Magic on Main Street. Photo Courtesy of Adrianne Patrick.

“We thought many smaller events around town given for free in order to would be safer than having one giant enhance the Christmas feel. There will event and it would also give people also be opportunities to go shopping opportunities to come downtown and around town and to grab a hot beverage support the downtown businesses, and enjoy the Christmas cheer. which are really the reason we are here,” Since the event is no longer called Patrick said. the Candlelight Walk, whether or not the Even though certain things about the luminaries will still be incorporated into event may have changed, the purpose the event comes into question. and magic of the event has not.

“The luminaries have always been a “It’s the same kind of format that part of the event and they will always be you have seen in the past Candlelight a part of the event,” Patrick said. The Walks and last year’s Holiday Magic on luminaries were used last year and we Main Street, which means that all of the will continue using luminaries this year.” downtown businesses are going to be The Holiday Magic on Main Street open, which is about a dozen restaurants will take place on November 19 and and about a dozen retailers,” Patrick December 3 which both will be from said.

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

During this year’s Holiday Magic there will be lights illuminating and decorations strung over the buildings and on the store windows of downtown Wadsworth in order to give a Norman small town Christmas experience.

While being able to walk around downtown to enjoy the lights of Holiday Magic on Main Street ride the horse-drawn carriage. and accommodations, Visitors The horse and carriage ride will be available at the 2021 Holiday Magic there will be horse on Main Street. Photo Courtesy of Adrianne Patrick.

-drawn carriage rides

SMART MOUTH PIZZA DISAPPEARS S

BY LUKE HOUSER

was because of issues sourcing from the Smart Mouth factories. mart Mouth pizza made a “Smart Mouth is no longer being sudden disappearance from the served due to availability and shipment lunchrooms of Wadsworth High issues,” said Kelly Gnap, the Food Service School at the beginning of the school Supervisor at Wadsworth High School. year. The pizzas had been a staple food “We were told at the end of the year last item of the Wadsworth lunch menu until year that we would not be receiving any they were suddenly removed. more product with three weeks left in Smart Mouth posters still hang on the the school year. This was unacceptable cafeteria walls, but the pizzas are not to me, and so I began to look at other there. The iconic little boxes that Smart vendors.”

Mouth pizzas were served in are gone.

After looking for other possible Unlike Smart Mouth, the new pizzas are vendors, the lunch staff found a local not even sliced. company located in Canton called ‘Dough Go’s.’ “[Dough Go’s] is a woman owned and operated company that uses a local farmer for the freshest possible product,” The Smart Mouth Pizza sign tells students where in the cafeteria Gnap said. to find the pizza. These signs have still not been removed since The cafeteria says that the change of the pizza from Smart Mouth to Dough Go’s. Photo

by Luke Houser Smart Mouth will not be coming back.

“At this point, it is a All of this raises many questions permanent change,” Gnap said. “I’m not about what happened to Smart Mouth opposed to Smart Mouth as a company. and why the school has different pizzas They have a very friendly sales and now. Students and staff want to know marketing team, but I like to be able to what caused these changes and if they order weekly and use a local company.” are permanent. After reaching out to Gnap feels that the dough used in the the Wadsworth cafeteria staff, many new product both cooks and looks better questions were answered. than Smart Mouth, which is another The lunch staff explained the reason reason for the change. for the removal of Smart Mouth Pizza “I feel that the crusts are more

consistent now and that they have a more deep-dish-like texture,” Gnap said. “The only thing that I do not like about the new pizzas is that we cannot utilize a grab-ngo service without the boxes. We tried to use some boxes, but we found that we cannot keep up with the production of the boxes at the rate that we sell them.”

Much of the Cafeteria Food Supervision staff is pleased with the new pizzas, but some of the students have differing opinions about it.

“I’m not okay with [the change],” said Jon Johnson, senior at Wadsworth High School.

Many of the students were able to try both Smart Mouth and the Dough Go’s pizzas, but most said they preferred Smart Mouth.

“Smart Mouth was actually one of the good things we had here,” Johnson said.

“The new pizza is nothing like Smart Mouth.”

A few students are also upset that the new pizzas are not sliced like Smart Mouth pizza was.

“I’ve seen kids out here eating [the pizza] like it’s a taco,” Johnson.

Nick Zrelak, senior at Wadsworth High School, also prefers Smart Mouth pizza.

“Dough Go’s are a don’t go,” said Zrelak.

Right: The new Dough Go’s pizza being served at Wadsworth High School rests on a student’s lunch tray. Many students are unhappy with these lunches. Photo by Luke Houser

The old Smart Mouth Pizza logo stands on the lunchroom door. Smart Mouth has been served at Wadsworth for many years prior to the sudden halt. Photo by Luke Houser

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 5

THE BRUIN AD

Book on Booksy Booksy is available on all app stores 330-336-5467 Classicbarber119@gmail.com Can be found downtown next to Sonnets 119 College Street

Thank you to all our patrons.

Your generosity makes it possible to deliver to every student at the high school and members of the community.

The Pantalone Family, Gerri Edwards, The Allwoods, Steve and Karen Blankenship, Evan Dammarell, Jerry and Sheryl Bittinger, The Bittinger Family, Alan Bittinger, Jonathan Barker, Kari Kimbrough, Matt and Mary Porter, Ed and Cathy Lewis, Dj & Ethan Green, John and Jenny Griffin, Nana Ohlma, Allen Family, The Joachim Family, The Gromofsky Family, Aaron and Julie Russell, Dale and Christine Robinson, Marcie Gordon, Ray & Gail Daily, The Sullivans, The Wyatt Family, The Palange Family, Chris & Christi Urbanek, Susan Vanik, Kelly Matriano-Lim, Jennifer Kallai, Sara Zamiska, Mr and Mrs Charles Zamiska, Doug and Michelle, Elizabeth Heckler, Dana & Cheryl Kreider, The Zeiner Family, The Semancik Family, Jim Sorrent, The Sorrent Family, The LaCroix Family, Mike and Sara Zeiner, Amanda Daily, Megan Wysocki, Chris and Leslie King, The Kresowaty Family, Shield Maintenance LLC, The Baughman Family, Greg & Connie Lallathin, Dan and Debi Kaser, Jeanette Barlett, The Chesbro Family, The Alquero Family, Mr. and Mrs. Gromofsky, Russell Chesbro, Tina Allen Kolessar, The Fox Daily Family, Ann Russell, Noah Porter, Russ and Marj Allen, The Brandyberry’s, Bill Deverall, Dave and Nancy Porter, The Decker Family, Joe and Erin Sorrent, The Yurchiak Family, The Lambert Family, The Guenther Family, The Heppner Family, Kylee Ford, The Lawrence Family, David and Kay Alley, Dale and Adda Porter, The Hendershot Family, Larry and Mary Russell, Liza and Eric Gilbert, Jenn Mcendree, Micah Beck, The Murphy Family, Art and Cindy Reedy, The Reedy Family, Rick & Monique Chapman, Ted & Felicity Wilson, The Painting Family, The Crowley Family, Karol and Terry Tucker, Michelle and Murray Mast, The Schmeltzer Family, Michael Miros, Maddie, David and Amy Kaser, Tara Griffin & Kevin Anderson, Peggy Shiflett, The McCurry Family, Wadsworth Masonic Lodge #385, The Henderson Family, The Burns Family, Robin and Ted Lysiak, The Harris Family, Natalyn Kaser, Margaret and Wayne Kaser, David and Kay Alley, The Gostkowski Family, The Nagy Family, Doug Beeman, Laurie Griffin, Ed & Marjorie Griffin, The White Family, The Martin Family, Mary A Russell, Matt and Teresa Porter, Dana North, Steve Griffin, The Piehl-Whetstone Family, Mike and April Jira Alaina Ziegler, Joyce Johnson, Anne Cooper, Brian Barlett, Barb Carroll, Jami Swain, Jeffrey Swain, Joey Baughman, Beverly and Bob, Dennis Joachim, The Young Family, Holly Pants, Marta Moore Photography, Susan Scandlon, Floyd Moats, The Koontz Family, The Houser Family, Wendi Koontz, The Estep Family, Chad and Peggy Setera, Debbie & Gary Lake, The Jurey Family, Kevin Myers Kristy Nichol, The Houser Family, Allison Parsons, Mary Burton

6 NOVEMBER 2021

ENTERTAINMENT THE BRUIN

WHS PERFORMS ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

W

BY LILY CHESBRO

HS performed the play Anne of Green Gables on October 28 and 29 at 7pm and October 30

at 1pm.

The show Anne of Green Gables was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery in 1908. Since then, the storyline has been developed into both a musical and a play. WHS performed the play of this story, based on a small town called Green Gables in Canada.

The part of Anne in WHS’s production of this show is Emily Reese, a Wadsworth senior.

This is Reese’s first lead role of the nine shows total that she has performed in.

“I guess when you’re the lead you

The majority of the cast is pictured here as they take their final bow. This unites the cast as they finish every preparation for show. Photo Courtesy of Pamela Csaky.

kind of have this extra responsibility of kind of also taking charge of the rest of the cast,” Reese said.

There is a lot that goes into the final show and one of the two directors, Brianne Pernod, explains the reason why Anne of Green Gables was chosen.

“We were looking for something that would appeal to a broader audience, we have in the past done the family show as more of a children’s production, and so this year we wanted to make it more of a family show, something that high school kids would want to come see,” Pernod said.

Emily Reese is center stage playing as Anne. This was from One of the important aspects a Saturday morning rehearsal while the cast perfects the of getting a show put together is show. Photo Courtesy of Brianne Pernod. how casting and auditions go. For Anne of Green Gables specifically

the musical and play auditions were in one audition combined.

She also describes that for this year herself and Baxley had the kids read a children’s book as the acting portion of the audition, to see how they read it with dynamics and fluency.

The set is contributed to making the show look and feel as realistic as possible.

“So the show is about an hour in each act and most of the pieces are on stage the whole time,” Pernod said.

“Rather than taking the time to move pieces on and off constantly we figured if everything’s on stage and we just use lights to come up and come down it saves that awkward downtime,” Pernod said.

Allowing the show to flow is important, leading to the inspiration of the set design to waste the least amount of time possible with changing sets.

“I know the importance that the drama program has in a student’s life. How it gives them self confidence and how it helps them develop independence as well as understanding the importance of teamwork,” Pernod said.

Pernod believes being in drama allows kids to learn the responsibilities as well as being themselves and their own individual.

Anne of Green Gables had three showings, two on October 28 and 29 at 7pm and one on October 30 at 1pm.

Alan Shultz as well as Aiden Bigler stand at a table. The cast rehearsed each day up until the show day. Photo Courtesy of Brianne Pernod.

WIZARD OF OZ MAKES PREPARATIONS FOR SHOW

BY KADE MIROS

As for the cast, Dorothy will be it so well when Judy Garland did it so I HS is showcasing the classic played by Lily Smith, sophomore at have to match that same energy,” Smith said. musical, The Wizard of Oz. The Wadsworth High School.

“I could not be any more excited and Along with Dorothy, the other major show features things that the Off Broad Street Players usually do not grateful to have this opportunity because characters like the Scarecrow, the Tin bring to the stage. This includes a live you do not see an underclassman taking Man, and the Cowardly Lion rehearse extra to make their impact in the show. dog to portray the character, Toto, and on the lead very often,” Smith said.

Along with rehearsals everyday after “Although I am a really clumsy person, twenty children ages five through eleven school, Smith also has to work hard acting as someone who flops around to play the munchkins. outside of practice. because they are built out of hay is As set design goes, the cast will be “With Dorothy, people know her so well harder than it sounds,” said Nate Boulter using a few set pieces with the main and with the song, “Somewhere Over the who plays Hunk and the Scarecrow. “I focus being animated projections.

Rainbow,” the audience loves and knows make sure to put in a lot of effort so I “Although we have used projections can play my role to the best of my in the past, they ability.” always bring the Another thing that the cast will show to life with bring to the stage are a group of K-6 little to no set graders to play the munchkins. necessary,” said “We rehearse with the little ones Mrs. Csaky, coevery Tuesday evening where we director. learn character development, music With the and choreography,” Csaky said. character Toto, the Each one of the high school cast will be using a cast members is paired up with an trained dog to take elementary aged cast member to on the role. The help with any questions or concerns role entails tricks, they may have. commands and “I really enjoy connecting with the ability to listen the children and especially my for stage cues. munchkin because I feel that I “Our department inspire them everyday and I hope has not had a live one day they consider doing this dog on stage for throughout their high school a while, but I am sure the audience The cast works with the choreographer, Jacob Jones, to make sure that every move career,” said Carrie Lewis, senior is struck on the right beat. Dances should be practiced outside of rehearsal as well. will love it,” Csaky From left to right, Lily Smith, sophomore, Grace Maslyk, junior, and Nate Boulter, who plays Auntie Em. The Wizard of Oz is just around said. senior at Wadsworth High School. Photo by Kade Miros. the corner and the cast is using

W

every minute of every rehearsal to their advantage. Tickets are $10 and the show will have three performances. All shows start at seven o’ clock and will occur on December 2-4.

The Wizard Of Oz will be performing December 2-4 at 7p.m. Tickets can be bought online by scanning the QR code or at the door. Photo by Alex Miller.

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 7

JACKSON HERBERT PRESSURE FROM THE PLAYOFFS THE BRUIN SPORTS

2.

1.

5.

4.

3.

6.

All photos by Ari Kaser

BY KATIE ALLEN

the crowd was. It was something I’ve never heard before, it was crazy,” said s the wind whips the sounds of Jackson Herbert, a player whistles, coaches and players echo on the boys varsity soccer across the stadium, the only sound team. louder being the crowd itself.

Herbert helped to take The roar of fans screaming for their team takes over the stadium in an almost his team into the playoffs overwhelming way. further than they have ever After a successful season Wadsworth gone before. varsity boys soccer placed fifth in the Herbert has played Suburban League Championship this year soccer since he was four, taking them to the district semi finals. he has started on varsity for Ending this year with a final score of Wadsworth since he was a thirteen wins and five losses. freshman, and is currently In the first starting as a round of right wing. p l a y o f f s , “WE’VE HAD SOME GOOD “He’s fast, they played WINS, A COUPLE LOSSES THAT technical and B r u n s w i c k SHOULD HAVE BEEN WINS, BUT crafty,” said Coach John on Saturday, Johnson, the head varsity WE’VE HAD A GREAT SEASON. October 23. coach. “I think most teams we They won NOW THAT IT’S COME TO THE play against probably consider in a penalty END WE JUST GOTTA PUT IT ALL him one of the most dangerous shot after two TOGETHER FOR THE PLAYOFFS,” players on the field.” overtimes.

One of Herbert’s best The final score -JACKSON HERBERT achievements this year is WADSWORTH BOYS VARSITY SOCCER was 3-2. being number one in Medina Then, in the County for most goals this next playoff season. With a total of sixteen goals and game on Wednesday October 27, they nine assists in one season. Along with played Avon. They lost to Avon 3-1 and the that, he has also won several honors this season ended. year.

“I remember thinking about how loud “He is in our top ten career list for

A

8 NOVEMBER 2021

7.

LAYOUT & GRAPHICS BY ARI KASER goals, total points, goals in a season and points in a season,” Johnson said.

“I’d have to double check but he’s in a handful of our top ten career lists.”

Throughout his three years on the varsity team, he has gotten to know all the players very well. Through this, he has not only grown as a player, but also a teammate.

“I think he’s become more of a complete player over the past couple of years. He’s not a freshman anymore. He likes to incorporate all kinds of players.

He still leads our team in scoring but he’s high up on the assists. Maybe that wasn’t so much the case as a freshman, but he plays on both ends of the field.” Johnson said.

Compared to last fall with COVID-19, Herbert felt this season was much more relaxed as some restrictions ended.

“Last year was crazy with COVID-19, but

1. Herbert remains in control over the ball, maneuvering it away from his opponent. The Wadsworth varsity boys soccer team played Brunswick in the first game of sectional finals.

2. Herbert poses in front of a goal.

3. Herbert looks to dribble around a defender to get a cross off.

4. Herbert looks to take a shot towards goal.

He scored 15 goals this season.

5. Herbert tracks the ball as he moves down the field. He brought the ball forward after bringing it under control 6. Herbert brings down the ball after it was played towards him.

7. Herbert smiles towards the camera.

this year seems a lot more relaxed from the past couple years. Our record is better and coaches and players are just having more fun this season,” Herbert said.

This season had high exceptions as there were 17 seniors. But as they got further into the season and improved their score, many of those expectations were met.

“I know this year we had the most seniors we’ve ever had so the expectations were super high. But, I think we’ve held up to them,” Herbert said.

Looking back on this year Herbert’s favorite moments of the season were senior night and playing Medina.

“All together just having fun with the team is my favorite,” Herbert said.

In the future Herbert hopes to go farther into the playoffs. Until then he will play travel soccer at Team Challenger FC North.

SPORTS THE BRUIN

BASKETBALL PROSPECTS FOR THE 21-22 SEASONS

BY BROOKE BAUGHMAN

is the standard of our program, to at least try and get to the regionals and hopefully he girls and boys basketball beyond.”

Michael Moser, the boys varsity head teams are gearing up to start their coach, agrees with Booth completely. The 2021-2022 season. Both teams boys team has not been to districts since are beginning to practice in October and 2008, but with lots of players returning this will officially be starting their seasons in year with previous varsity experience, he is November. The girls have their first game hopeful that this year will be different. on November 19 against Lake High School “We talk to the guys all the time about and the boys have their first game on just getting better, that’s their goal,” said November 26 against Moser.

“Every time Firestone High School. they step foot in Andrew Booth has the gym, their job is been the girls varsity to be better when coach for 17 years. they walk out than After coming off of they were when they a Suburban League walked in.”

Title, Booth has set Last year, the boys a lot of goals for his team beat Stow, team and is optimistic one of their biggest that the Lady Grizzlies rivals, on Stow’s will have a very home court for the successful season. first time since 1997.

“Goal number one Moser is confident is always to win the that the boys will Suburban League,” continue to get better said Booth. “Goal and win games. number two for this “Our kids have put group especially in a lot of hard work,” would be to make it Senior Kysonna Won shooting a layup against said Moser. “We’ve past the district level. Stow during the 2020-2021 season. The Lady got a great group of We haven’t been to the Grizzlies won this game 35-34 and beat out Stow for the Suburban League Title.

Photo kids and I’m really regionals in a couple of Courtesy of Laura Harig. excited to get them on years and I think that the court and let them

T

allow their hard work to show.”

Regan Simpson, a four year letter winner for the Lady Grizzlies, believes that the grizzlies are prepared to take on some of their biggest rivals this year, which include Nordonia, Solon, and Stow.

“Our biggest game this year is going to be against Stow,” said Simpson. “It is our last league game and will most likely be for the league title. We always have a competitive game against them but we are a much faster and stronger team than last year and with preparations from Coach Booth and good execution, I think we can win.”

The boys basketball team also has a team that they believe they will be competing with in order to win the league title. Maxx Bosley, a sophomore on the varsity team thinks that they have a chance of winning the suburban league title as long as they beat Brecksville.

“We have worked really hard in the offseason, and expect nothing less than to compete for a suburban league title,” said Bosley. “We know that the road to the title goes through Brecksville, but we truly believe that our hard work has put us in a good position to compete this year.”

Last year, fans were not allowed in the stands due to Covid-19 restrictions. Bosley is ready to have fans in the stands this year, especially since he has not gotten to experience that yet.

“I am super excited for fans [to watch our games],” said Bosley. “It will be fun having

Sophomore Maxx Bosley driving against three Hudson players. The Grizzlies grabbed a 66-53 win and added their 6th win to their season that resulted in 14 wins and 9 losses. Photo Courtesy of Laura Harig.

a student section at home and especially fun going on the road and playing in front of opposing fans.”

Both teams are counting down the days until the season officially starts and they are excited to be able to bring enjoyment to the fans and successfully carry out their seasons.

ATHLETES CELEBRATE SENIOR NIGHT A

BY MASON BURTON AND JULIA SWAIN

fter four years of hard work, the Wadsworth High School football team, cheerleaders and marching band celebrated their senior night on October 22, 2021. Ending their careers on a high point, the Grizzlies crushed the Twinsburg Tigers 47-7, scoring two defensive touchdowns, including one coming from a failed snap that the Grizzlies recovered.

Prior to the beginning of the game, senior members and their families were brought onto the field in order to acknowledge their last Friday night under the lights of Art Wright Stadium.

Hailey Smith, four year member of the cheerleading team, spoke on her experience.

“I’ve been cheering since my freshman

year up until my senior year,” said Smith.

“I’m definitely excited to be here, but it’s very bittersweet because it’s my last game.”

Smith then explained her favorite part about cheering on Friday nights.

“Honestly my favorite part is when we run out before the football players do just because my adrenaline is so high it’s almost the best part,” Smith said.

Smith’s parents shared their opinions on her senior night.

“I can’t believe we are already at this point of senior year. In a blink of an eye, she is a senior, she was just little,” said Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Smith was one of six seniors on the cheer team.

Anthony Cirino, running back on the football team, shared the experience that he received from being on the team.

“I have been playing football for 13

Josh Carlson stands with his parents on senior night. Carlson has been a member of the band since fifth grade. Photo by Mason Burton.

years,” Cirino said.

Additionally, Cirino explained his disbelief towards being a senior.

“It’s unreal. I do not know how I got here this quickly,” Cirino said. The four years of high school goes by way faster than some people may think. “It’s crazy it all came by this quickly.”

Cirino’s parents shared their feelings towards his senior night.

“It just feels bittersweet, it doesn’t even feel real. I can’t believe we are here,” said Mr. and Mrs. Cirino. “I’m most proud of him because he gives everything that he has to his team since he was five years old.”

Wadsworth football has fifteen seniors graduating this year.

Josh Carlson, assistant section leader for the trumpets shares details about his time in the band program, dating back to his Central Intermediate School days.

Anthony Cirino takes a photo with his parents on senior night.

Cirino is a running back on the football team, Photo by Mason Burton.

“I’ve been in a band since fifth grade,” said Josh Carlson. “It’s been a long time.”

Carlson shared the feelings that he had when he walked across the field.

“Happiness, just happiness,” Carlson said.

Carlson explained the strong emotions that he felt for the last game.

“It’s kinda sad,” said Carlson. It’s sad but good,” Carlson’s parents shared similar feelings as their son. “[I’m] Happy,” said Mr. and Mrs. Carlson.

“I’m just proud of my son,’’ Carlson was one of thirty-five seniors graduating from the Marching Band this year.

While their time as members of their respective teams may be over, the memories they have made and the friendships they have made will last forever.

Hailey Smith poses with her parents on senior night. Smith is a four year member of the cheerleading team. Photo by Mason Burton.

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 9

THE BRUIN ENTERTAINMENT

THE THE BEST BEST OF OF WADS WADS WORTH WORTH

BEST BREAKFAST VALLEY CAFE

“I feel that what truly sets apart Valley Cafes pancakes from the other restaurants in town is the fact that they have a more personalized approach to serving their customers, and they take pride in presenting the customer with the best service in all of Wadsworth.”

-Caleb Snyder, freshman

BEST SUSHI KASAI

“I think that Kasai has the best sushi because it tastes the best and has the best price.

Also, they have very good service there and are also super fast.”

-Lauren Anderson, sophomore

BEST WINGS

TAILGATORS SPORTS PUB & GRILLE

“I just think they have plenty of sauce choices and Tailgators is a fun environment.”

-Madeline Kinch, junior

BY LIZ GROMOFSKY & SYDNEY DAILY LAYOUT & GRAPHICS BY ARI KASER

T

ALL PHOTOS BY ARI KASER & JACKSON KERLEY

his month, we polled some of the community and students at Wadsworth High School because we were curious what students liked most around town. The students were emailed a survey and asked to give us their opinions about the best businesses in Wadsworth. They ranged from the best sushi to best hometown event. Only a select few categories that were on the survey are featured on this spread.

While not every category that was on the poll was included, we feel the following categories represent our student body well. We also took time to ask the students what they thought Wadsworth was missing or what could help improve the community.

With Wadsworth being awarded best hometown this year there was not a better time to find what made Wadsworth so great.

BEST DINNER THE GALAXY

“The Galaxy has a wide variety of food, they have different restaurants in one. They also have some of the best burgers in town.”

-Justin Lane, junior

BEST PIZZA ROMEO’S PIZZA

“ Romeo’s is the best pizza place because they have good sauce and the prices are very resonable.”

-Kendall Smith, sophomore

BEST BAKERY ANN’S PASTRIES

“Ann’s is the best because of the donuts, and the cookies with the chocolate filling in the middle. They have good service and are very friendly.”

-Brianna Perkins, sophomore

10 NOVEMBER 2021

ENTERTAINMENT THE BRUIN

BEST CHINESE

BEST ICE CREAM

NEW STYLE

BIDINGER’S ICE CREAM

“New Style is my favorite because it has the best flavor and the widest variety of food. The service is great and everyone that works there is so friendly.”

-Sophia Novak, senior

“I like Bids because of their special twists and they have really good flurries.”

-Hailey Duong, sophomore

BEST HAIR SALON BELLEZA AVANTI

“Belleza Avanti is the best hair salon in Wadsworth because all the staff is so nice, they really take time to make your hair exactly how you want it. The service is great and the staff is amazing” -Rhiana Browning, freshman

BEST HIGH SCHOOL EVENT FOOTBALL GAMES

BEST NAIL SALON DIVA NAILS “I think that the cleanliness, friendly environment, and welcoming as well as skillful employees make it stand out from other nail salons that I have been to.”

-Hailey Porter, junior

“I never really get to participate in football games like some other students get to because I’m in the band. That does not change why I like football games more than any other high school event. From the band perspective of things, going to the school at four and getting ready then doing inspection. To getting on the bus and jamming the whole way to the game. When we are at the game we get to support our favorite team every Friday night no matter what the outcome is. When it is our time to shine we all have little rituals that we do with each other in our sections. When I step onto the field every time I get nervous. But once we’re through the first song my brain shuts off and I move to the music. The band then gets food from our amazing band moms and dads. After that we just enjoy the rest of the game till we have to load the busses back up and go back home. That is why football games are my favorite high school event.”

-Mary Dean, sophomore

WHAT WOULD MAKE WADSWORTH EVEN BETTER? “Wadsworth needs more stores to shop at downtown that are not just banks and churches.”

-Luke Ryder, sophomore

“We need a Chickfil-A in Wadsworth and more sporting goods stores.”

- Jessie Crookston, sophomore

“Wadsworth needs more family resturants. We also need more sit down resturants compared to just fast food.”

-Grace Conley, sophomore

“I think it would be beneficial to improve the traffic line for Dunkin’.”

-Regan Simpson, senior

“I think if we had a good place to hang out such as an arcade, it would be a good place to hang out with friends and have a good time.”

-Kaden Geiger, senior

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 11

THE BRUIN ADS

The Best Kept Secret In Medina County

This 18 hole public golf course offers a beautifully manicured putting green, gently rolling hills and scenic surroundings providing an unmatched variety of beautiful, mature trees amongst a kaleidoscope of foliage. Widely considered one of the best course designs in the area it is ideal for all levels of play and is well suited for walking or riding the entire 18 holes.

As a family owned course with a friendly staff and value driven pricing it is the perfect place for all ages and levels of golfers. Featuring generous fairways, forgiving greens and a variety of distances to play from, Pine Valley always seems like home! Pine Valley Golf Club is proud to be Wadsworth’s ONLY hometown course, serving players from Wadsworth, Medina, Akron, Fairlawn, Brunswick, Norton and more.

Our staff will always strive to make you feel at home, provide you with great value and give assistance when needed. We offer great rates, online bookings, seasonal promotions and many new offerings tailored to Wadsworth and the surrounding communities.

Come by to play a round or just to say hello! We look forward to seeing you on the course!

Proud to be Wadsworth’s only hometown course!

Go Grizzlies!

Pine Valley recently renovated thier clubhouse to include a large deck that is perfect for enjoying food and refreshments after a round.

(330) 335-3375 12 NOVEMBER 2021

469 Reimer Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281

Hours of Operation: 6:00 am – Dusk

WADSWORTH ALUMNI BECOMES A BARSTOOL ATHLETE

on social media and giving them free merchandise.

“The biggest advantage is the free merchandise! I should be getting a

BY MASON BURTON sweatshirt, sweatpants, and t-shirt any day now,” Evans said. adsworth High School Alumni Evans allows herself to be part of a and collegiate athlete, Kacie community of a bunch of college athletes.

Evans who “ It’s definitely exciting to represent gradated in 2019, has a company with just been accepted as a thousands of other Barstool Athlete. Kacie is athletes,” said Evans. attending the University of Being a Barstool Georgia where she plays Athlete means that the outside position, on the athletes are only a Division one volleyball required to post when team. the sponsorship sends Being a Barstool you your merchandise.

Athlete has allowed “Honestly, Barstool is over 4,000 collegiate very calm unlike other athletes to get more brands I’m working with,” screen time. said Evans.

To become a “Once I receive the barstool athlete, all merchandise from Barstool, the players must I can wear it all the time apply by filling out whenever I post something a survey and give based on promotions.” information about People sometimes ask the which sport they athletes what it takes to play. become sponsored by Barstool “I would hear Athletics. back in “Just having fun overall!” between a Kacie Evans Evans said. “Barstool is a poses fo athletic r a ph s. K month or Ph big-time social media oto cou acie is a junio otographer fo rtesy fa r r at Ge two to see ir use. orgia U barstool platform, so it’s an amazing niversit if they accepted y. opportunity to be a part of my survey,” Evans said. “So many them!” athletes have applied for it.”

Barstool Athletics was According to Barstool Athletics there founded in 2003, by David Portnoy in is no scholarship involved in being a Milton, Massachusetts. Barstool was Barstool Athlete. Some advantages are originally made to advertise gambling getting the athletes more well known advice and fantasy sports projections.

W

FEATURES THE BRUIN

ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB CLUB BETTERS BETTERS THE THE WADSWORTH WADSWORTH COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

T

BY CARLEY SORRENT

he Environmental Club plans to teach people about how to preserve Wadsworth’s nature, clean up the area, and spread awareness about the ongoing issue of littering and waste.

“Our goal is basically education,” said Ben Wilkinson, president of the Environmental Club. “Something we’re doing right now is having presentations from people addressing different environmental issues.”

These presentations are not just limited to the club members; other people in the community can give a lecture.

The club has also been picking up garbage outside of the high school and trying to keep the campus clean.

“There was so much trash out there right next to trash cans,” said Emily Hall, a member of the club. “It was literally ten feet away.”

Their endeavors are not limited to the high school, however. The Environmental Club is planning on going out into the community to clean up the trash. They plan on going to Kaleidoscope or Memorial Park.

Bringing this change into public areas can have an effect on the people that see it.

“Now we’re actually pushing people to take this into their own lives,” Wilkinson said.

The matter of education is imperative when it comes to recycling.

“I don’t think people actually know what recycling is sometimes,” Hall said. “Trash gets thrown into the recycling bin all the time.”

After the standard ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ slogan, people are not taught much

when it comes to sustainability.

“My sister and I want to do a presentation on what to recycle,” said Wilkinson. “It’s not that people don’t want to do it, it’s that they don’t have the information readily available.”

Although people are able to look this information up, they often have a difficult time deciding where to start.

“I’m sure a lot more people in class or at lunch would recycle if they had a paper telling them what to put into the recycling bin,” Wilkinson said.

Down the road, the Environmental Club plans on using the school’s food waste for composting. Because of the free lunches available at Wadsworth High School, students have gotten used to discarding most of their lunch, all because they wanted one thing from it.

“People will throw away their whole lunch just to get something out of it just because it is free,” Hall said.

Although they have a long way to go, the Environmental Club has big goals on how to implement sustainability throughout Wadsworth High School— and even the city itself.

Students meet for the first meeting of the year.

Environment Club is hosted in one of the science rooms at the end of the hall. Photo courtesy Colin Moore.

KAITLYN HUMMEL PLACES THIRD IN THE WORLD AT MORGAN HORSE SHOW

Morgan Horse Show. The sponsorships are used as a charitable donation providing scholarships, educational atie Hummel, freshman at opportunities, public awareness, youth Wadsworth High School, goes activities as well as a to Oklahoma for forum to exhibit Morgan a horse competition. horses. Morgan horses Hummel has been are a breed of horses riding horses for eleven that are most known years. She got into riding for show jumping and through her family’s endurance riding. business called Vantage The four day Grand Point Stables located Nationals and World on Hartman Rd in Championship called Wadsworth. Vantage the Morgan Horse Point Stables train Show in Oklahoma horses and riders.

Hummel performed.

The American Hummel placed third Morgan Horse in the world for Association (AMHA) Park Harness and was held on October fourth in the world 6th through October in Park Saddle.

16th in Oklahoma Park Saddle is City, Oklahoma. a style of riding AMHA cooperates that the riders in an annual production of the Katie Hummel performing in the style of Park must master to Grand National and Harness. Hummel placed 3rd in the world in Park make it to the Harness. Photo courtesy of Katie Hummel. national level.

World Championship

K

BY ASHLEY ALLWOOD

Park Harness is a style of racing at a specific pace. Along with the two world placings, Kaitlyn won a Reserve National Reward in Park Harness.

“Some things that go through my mind while competing are how happy I am to be competing and the improvements my horse, Awesome, has made in the time that I have had him,” Hummel said.

Hummel trains about two times a week. Hummel mentioned that depending on how well a practice goes will determine how nervous she gets before a performance.

“Most of the time I am calm and collected when I perform better that way and I have to be, you are the horse’s guide,” Hummel said.

This is not Hummel’s first time competing in a big competition like the Morgan Horse Show. In 2019, Hummel won a Reserve Grand National, which she placed second in America, and won a Reserve in the world, placing second.

Hummel plans to compete for as long as she can.

Katie Hummel poses with her horse named Awesome. Hummel has been training with Awesome for several years. Photo courtesy of Katie Hummel.

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 13

THE BRUIN FEATURES

VINCENT SUBER MAKES HIS MARK ON WHS

the events and news at the high school.

“In addition, I email every student, or Dr. Vincent Suber, new Wadsworth parent and staff member every week High School principal, making with the goal to effectively communicate connections starts with a simple with all school stakeholders,” said Suber.

His connections do not stop at the lunch visit. Maybe it is cheering for the football team under the Friday night high school, however. Suber has made lights, or making a stop in the performing the effort to attend meetings of several arts center to watch the choir perform. groups in town, such as Wadsworth Older Whatever it may be, Suber believes that Adults Foundations, VSW, Young Business Professionals, Soprema Senior he has been successful in creating these Citizens and YMCA to name a relationships between students and staff few. Furthermore, he has joined alike. the Wadsworth’s Lions Club.

“It is not uncommon to see me during Suber even made lunch hours conversing with many an appearance of you,” said Suber. on Wadsworth “I believe many Community Radio and students recognize WCTV. me and know who From working at I am, so yes, I Chuck E. Cheese believe I have been to Wadsworth High successful.”

School, Suber comes Sophomore, Hailey Harris This yellow star highlights Dr. Vincent Suber’s with ten years of shared her own name plate outside of his office. Suber introduced a d m i n i s t r a t i v e most example of how a new phone policy at the beginning of the school experience, recently as principal Suber has tried to year. Photo by Julia Swain of Streetsboro make connections with students. Harris explained that Middle School. Originally from the West the two shared a conversation about Akron/Copley area, Suber has graduated basketball, and he even discussed that from three universities, Mount Union he believes that the term “lady grizzlies” University with his undergraduate should be eliminated, so as to equalize degree, The University of Akron with his masters degree, and most recently the sports teams.

“He and I talked about basketball and he achieved his doctorate degree from he told me how much he likes Wadsworth Kent State University.

At the beginning of the school basketball,” said Harris. “He even complimented my sweatshirt and was year, Suber introduced a new policy that produced intense opinions from overall very friendly.”

To further make connections within the students. This new phone policy, which district, Suber continuously makes an Suber adamantly defends as not a ban, effort to send out a weekly email detailing has been struggling according to Suber

F

BY JULIA SWAIN

Dr. Vincent Suber laughs as he reorganizes his desk. Suber was named principal of Wadsworth High School at the beginning of this school year. Photo by Julia Swain

14 NOVEMBER 2021

himself. said Short. “Some of the changes he’s “To be honest with you, I am really made around the school have definitely struggling as I see students on phones been an adjustment, though.” during unstructured times,” said Suber.

With the second quarter beginning, “As a result, I ask students to put their and the end of the semester quickly phones away, but in many cases they are approaching, Suber spoke on what he checking assignments on Progressbook, believes was his biggest success in the playing games or listening to music.” first quarter.

Suber shared that he has not seen as “Making it through successfully (sic),” many students on applications that have said Suber. “There were a few challenges been proven to cause stress and anxiety. in regard to issues with the pandemic “According to our other principals, that we had to deal with. We were able incidents that require disciplinary to manage and get through some of the actions from mandates that social media impacted our applications building.” have gone way When talking down,” said about goals for Suber. “So in the upcoming that regard, quarters, Suber yes, it has been revealed plans successful so to hopefully far.” help motivate While some s t u d e n t s s t u d e n t s to continue may see the exhibiting phone policy p o s i t i v e as a large rule behavior. change, Suber “[My goal has a differing is] to begin opinion.

Due rewarding to the fact that students who phones are demonstrate not completely p o s i t i v e banned, and behavior on a may be used Dr. Vincent Suber types out an email on his computer. daily basis,” for instructional Suber was at Strongsville Middle School prior to coming said Suber. “I to Wadsworth. Photo Courtesy of Kendall Smith purposes, Suber plan to work believes that closely with our this policy “is not a large rule change student leaders to plan future events of and should be expected”. recognizing our students.”

“The rule is simple, and if phones Suber has also planned his first are not being used for instructional PBIS (Positive Behavior Incentives and purposes, they need to be put away,” Supports) event, an initiative that he said Suber. was recognized for during his time Suber then explained that his at Strongsville Middle School, on adjustment has been “great”, sharing November 4 during lunch. Students what he feels has made this adjustment that qualify will have the opportunity so easy. to participate in a party that includes “The easiest adjustment by far is being a live DJ, Mr. Berlin grilling hot dogs around the students,” said Suber. “It is and a large variety of sides, according truly a pleasure to be able to converse to Suber. He then went on to share his with so many great students on a daily excitement for future events, such as basis.” winter sports, the upcoming musical, Students have also shared opinions and the holiday performances from the about how Suber has been doing in band and choir departments. Suber his tenure so far, including junior Rose praised Wadsworth for a warm welcome, Short, who expressed positive opinions and shared his thoughts on how special about Suber overall. he believes Wadsworth is.

“Some of the changes he has made “When I spoke to a group of students have taken time to get used to but and referred to myself as Mr. Suber, they overall he is doing very well,” said Short. were all quick to correct me and point “I also enjoy how he stays connected out the fact that I am now Dr. Suber, and and interactive with the students at most students would not know or care WHS.” about that achievement,” said Suber.

Senior Marianne Short shared similar “But that moment solidified the fact sentiments. that Wadsworth High School is a special “I think he’s overall doing a good job,” place to be, and I am thrilled to be here.”

AD THE BRUIN

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 15

THE BRUIN OPINION

MUSIC WILL HELP KEEP STUDENTS PRODUCTIVE IN STUDY HALLS OPINION BY DYLAN HEPPERT

enjoyable and also helps one make less mistakes while doing so. tudents’ ability to learn at their “Music improves my mood and fullest may be limited when they makes me feel better,” said Nathan cannot study and do homework Blanton, senior at WHS. “Music helps with music. In the past, students me by taking away my worries and have had the free will to do so, but stress, and I feel more calm, peaceful the new phone policy introduced at and happy.” the beginning of this year prohibits Music is a great stress and anxiety this. However, listening to music, even reliever. Music reduces the amount while working, has multiple benefits of stress hormones that that may be worthwhile to the body puts out during working students.

“Music helps me stressful times, such as big Music can have many test days. by taking away positive effects on In a study featured in one’s mind. Listening to my worries and Trends in Cognitive Science, music while working on stress, and I patients about to go into assignments or studying were given two feel more calm, surgery can help boost individuals’ options to reduce their peaceful and productivity. stress. One was to take “Listening to music helps happy.” medication and the other drown out the noises from was to listen to music other people that aggravate -NATHAN BLANTON regularly. At the end of or distract me,” said Rachael WHS SENIOR the study, those who had Rinal, sophomore at WHS. “I listened to music had lower work a lot faster and find it amounts of stress then easier to focus when music is playing.” those who took medication.

When an individual listens to “I listen to music because it helps music that they enjoy, it puts them me relieve stress and anxiety while I’m in a better mood, and when the brain doing homework or studying,” Blanton is put in a positive mindset it works said. “I think it affects my productivity more efficiently than before. This because it would help me focus more is especially true when working on and motivate me.” repetitive tasks, such as homework.

Listening to music in between tasks It helps make these tasks more can boost concentration throughout

S

the day. A study published in the journal Psychology of Music found that when students listened to music in between tasks, they were able to concentrate for longer stretches of time and ultimately performed better academically. Students who have study halls in the first half of the day could really benefit from this, because they would get their fix of music before morning classes, which are already hard enough to pay attention in as is.

“My mood improves. I become calmer, more focused and happier,” Rinal said.

If students are able to listen to music, that means they can be on their phones. Although this could be concerning to staff, there are ways to control how they listen to music.

Students should be allowed a few minutes at the beginning of the study hall period to set up their music. After that, phone usage would be limited to quick glances. Since Spotify users can interact with their music from their lock screen anyway, skipping through songs on a playlist would not be too distracting for the student.

“I think it [listening to music] can help heighten morale, help with schoolwork and in turn, help keep grades up,” Rinal said.

Listening to music improves a student’s overall mental health. By

Music can easily be skipped and played back through smart watches or phone lock screens.

Students should be given a few minutes at the beginning of the study hall period to select a playlist to listen to. Photo by Michael Jira.

putting them in a better mood, they will also be more receptive in the classroom after their study hall period.

“I think students can benefit from listening to music because it can help them feel less stressed and [help them] focus more on their school work,” Blanton said. “They have something to do instead of sitting in study hall if they don’t have any homework.”

Music is not a cure-all for focus and depression, but it could definitely help the average student get through the day with a more positive mindset.

HOMEWORK POLICY NEEDS RESTRUCTURED OPINION BY MICHAEL JIRA

given on the weekends.

Homework stresses students eachers should change how they out, and makes them very anxious. give homework on the weekends Students need time to relax, and to their students. Homework is a destress. The weekend is the only time very important part of each students some students get to do that. learning. Teachers use homework Alternatively, teachers should have to give extra work to their students a lesson plan for each week, and outside of class. make that plan known to each student Even though most students in advance. Not only will this give hate homework, it is an important students the opportunity to not have for teachers to give it in some homework on weekends, or nights they circumstances, otherwise they could are busy. But it will also allow them to fall behind in their curriculum or not know what they need to do before each teach the class well enough. class.

However, the weekend “Yes, I feel its a good should be a time for idea for students to know students to relax and “We start in class what the expectations take a break from school are,” said Mrs. Smith, so I can make work. For some students Wadsworth High School the weekend is the only sure students English teacher, when time they get to relax, asked if she like the idea of understand. If they due to sports or other weekly lesson plans. “And don’t finish they extracurricular activities. if that includes homework Many students use need to complete on the weekends then that the weekend as time is what it entails. Time at home.” to hang out with family management is a life skill.”

-MRS. SMITH, and friends, and For example, if a student WHS ENGLISH TEACHER when teachers give is reading a story in English their students a lot of class, the teacher should homework, they can let them know that the stress their students out. chapter they are reading Homework during the week is okay, has to be read by Monday, before and has a place in every classroom. Thursday that week. This allows the However, homework should not be student to plan when they are going to

T

16 NOVEMBER 2021

Amount Of Homework Given On Weekends Yes, Not AP or Honors Yes, AP or Honors No, Not AP or Honors No, AP or Honors Sometimes

This graph shows each teacher and if they do or do not give homework on the weekends, and if they teach an honors class. read the chapter.

Mrs. Smith is teaching her 11th grade English lll class. Mrs. Smith does not like to give her students homework on the weekend, and she thinks that students should have the weekend to relax and hang out with friends and family. Photo by Michael Jira

SHOULD GYM CREDITS BE REQUIRED? GYM CLASS SHOULD BE REQUIRED OPINION BY CARLEY SORRENT

HEAD TO HEAD

a good idea.

“Being in ym class is a way for students to P E increases h ave fun experiences, branch y o u r confidence,” out a n d s t ay hea lt hy.

Winkler said.

Gym credits should be required for high “ Y o u can also school students. Mrs. Winkler, Wadsworth find new friends High School’s gym teacher, thinks that all and learn empathy students should take gym class. for and from others “So we know that exercise combats who have different sickness, it also improves mood and better skill levels than sleep,” Winkler said. “If you get better you.” sleep, then you’re going to do better in Sometimes that boost is all a class.” student needs to feel more assured in Because of the pandemic, good health other subjects. is very impor tant for everyone, including “It definitely teaches p a t i e n c e mental health. a n d leadership skills,” Winkler said.

“I think that students are so caught “It’s exciting to see students that don’t up in their core classes, which are very feel confident in some of their core important, classes start to but they need become leaders just that time to because they feel decompress confident.” and relieve The teamwork some stress,” developed in gym Winkler said. class can be used in “Sometimes many other areas, students just helping students in need to have the future. a mental Students play flag football in Mrs. Winkler’s gym “It is a great way break, and class. This game ended in a tie. Photo by Carley t o w o r k o n y o u r exercise can Sorrent. decision making skills provide that stress relief.” as well as conflict management,” Winkler Because of the emphasis on the core said. “Developing basic skills from the classes, students often feel overwhelmed. games we play can be used their whole Winkler thinks that taking that b reak i s lifetime.”

G

G

OPINION THE BRUIN

GYM CLASS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED OPINION BY KATIE GRIFFIN

ym credits should not be required for Wadswor th High School students.

Currently, students need two gym credits in order to graduate. These can be acquired through gym classes or Celia Lambert and Hailey Harris lift weights together. sports affiliated with Wadsworth This is a part of Coach Honzus’ summer training. Photo Courtesy of Hailey Harris.

High School.

Sophomore Claire McNeill agrees dodgeball can count as being athletic, that gym credits are not a necessity for but going on independent runs or lifting high school students. doesn’t,” McNeill said. “Students should “I don’t think it’s necessary,” McNeill be able to be held responsible for their own said. “Some kids have a lot of classes health choices.” that they take and aren’t going to have The other option for students is to take enough room to add a gym class.” a summer gym course to fill the credit. The The argument of exercise helping course costs 100 dollars and you must to benefit health does not apply to complete it two times in order to acquire gym class. McNeill believes that many your full gym credits. students don’t actively participate in the “Students shouldn’t have to pay 200 class. dollars to go to a gym class that they most “Few of the students in gym class are likely won’t enjoy,” McNeill said. “Most actually trying,” McNeill said. “They’re students won’t try very hard anyways, so there because they have to be, not it’s not like they will get any health benefits because they want to get healthy.” from it.”

The requirement is unfair to students Students at Wadsworth High School who are taking their own measures to be should not be required to take a gym healthy without needing a gym class. class or obtain sports credits in order to “I don’t understand how playing graduate.

STUDENTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO BRING COFFEE TO SCHOOL OPINION BY BRENDEN BARLETT

some caffeine in order to get going in the morning, but there should be a adsworth High School should designated area for the consumption of consider allowing students to coffee.”

Stratton believes that if coffee were bring their own, or purchase, permitted beyond the cafeteria that coffee in the morning at school.

Currently, the school has a strict every teacher deserves the right to allow policy in place forbidding any outside or deny students to bring the drink into beverages aside from water. While their classroom.

“Speaking as a classroom understandable, coffee teacher, I would not allow any should at least be “SPEAKING AS drinks other than water during temporarily removed from class,” Stratton said, “I seem the ban, so the school can A CLASSROOM to remember a coffee spillage determine if it is necessary. TEACHER, I taking place in my room a few The current ban may WOULD NOT years ago that left a stain on be detrimental to some the carpet.” students’ ability to remain ALLOW ANY Aside from the risk of focused and awake during DRINKS OTHER students spilling their drink, the first few periods of the THAN WATER.” Stratton worries that students day, and letting them have -MADAME STRATTON, may take advantage of coffee in the morning may WHS FRENCH TEACHER bringing in drinks other than prove to be a great help.

After all, according to the NCA (National water, and understands the concerns Coffee Association), 62% of citizens in the administration would have.

“I remember a time when polar pops the US drink at least a cup of coffee a were banned in my former school day.

Madame Stratton, one of Wadsworth’s because students were putting vodka in two french teachers, and Mr. Kaufman, their cups,” Stratton said.

Because of her past experience, one of the business teachers, both agree that the school should allow students to Stratton believes that should any drink aside from water be permitted, that it have coffee to some degree.

“I would be okay with students having should only be coffee. Plus, if coffee is coffee in the cafeteria,” Stratton said, restricted to only morning periods, and “I certainly understand the need for is dependent on a teacher’s decision

W

to allow students to have it or not, instances such as what occurred at her school would become even more unlikely.

Still, each of Stratton’s concerns are not without good reason. Even if coffee was excused from the ban many teachers would likely feel the same as Stratton, and only want water in their classroom.

While Kaufman also believes teachers deserve Signs hung in classrooms show restrictions banning food, drinks the right to dictate the and cellphones. These are not in every classroom, it depends on teacher, and water is allowed in almost each one. Photo by allowing of the drink or not the Brenden Barlett. in their own classrooms, he sees allowing coffee as the classrooms because it could make more of an opportunity. a mess or spill,” Kaufman said, “but “I think it would be smart for the maybe students could earn the privilege (school) to sell coffee in the mornings,” to bring it in class.”

Kaufman said.

If students earned the ability to bring While the prospect of having to buy coffee to class, it could potentially coffee is not the most ideal idea, it be through having good attendance, could help enforce the policy of only participating in class or something drinking it in the cafeteria. Selling it as simple as being respectful and during breakfast and lunch would be a responsible. better substitute for students than only All in all, allowing students the chance being able to get milk. to have coffee at school could help As for having coffee during class, those who struggle during the mornings Kaufman believes that maybe students and help satisfy all of the coffee lovers could have the option to. among the school’s students. Afterall, “I can see why they don’t want it in the best time of day to drink coffee is

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 17

ADS THE BRUIN

FEATURE THE BRUIN

WADSWORTH YOUNGLIFE PRIORITIZES THE COMMUNITY JANAE JOACHIM

H

igh school students have tried to find community and answers to their questions about life by deciding to go to Younglife. The weekly club and campaigners meetings are a place to help students find community and mentorship.

“I think they deserve to hear the truth of the Gospel, of what Jesus said life was about,” said Matt Pavlak, Younglife leader and staff member.

Younglife came to Wadsworth for the same reason that it came to the other schools in the area, because there is a large population of kids here who are looking for life and curious about what that means.

“I see a population of adults that care deeply about students and a population of students that care deeply about what life is, what it could look like and what they want out of it,” Pavlak said.

Wadsworth Younglife is a part of the Greater Akron Area in The North Coast Region. There are six total schools in the area. Younglife is established in all 50 states and 105 countries around the world.

Younglife first came to Wadsworth in 1996, but the first club was not until 2000.

Many students first come to club or campaigners because their friend invited them or because they have heard good things.

“I joined Younglife honestly because I had nothing better to do,” said Morgan Raymond, junior at Wadsworth High

“I went to an all-area event in eighth grade and I kept coming because I had a lot of fun,” said Annalisa Lobello, junior at Wadsworth High School.

Letting kids just be kids with no attached expectations is important to the mission of Younglife. It is meant to be a place to have fun with friends and leaders, who strive to help students lead each other and hope to sacrificially help them navigate life. “[Leaders] enter into situations being a couple years out and offer advice, direction or even just an ear to listen,” Pavlak said.

Leaders are college students who have decided to stay back and offer help to high schoolers. They have been in the same place of asking where their meaning and place ultimately is and desire to offer guidance.

“Getting to spend quality time with people and just process through how Jesus fits into their Younglife students and leader, Matt Pavlak, grasp their fall weekend lives are what my favorite sign-up forms as they stand around the Younglife logo after club. Club moments as a leader is hosted by a student and is full of games, singing and dancing. Photo consist of,” said Leasha Courtesy of Matt Pavlak Bailey, Wadsworth Younglife leader since February 2019. is what you have to believe,” Pavlak said.

Wadsworth Younglife has campaigners Club and campaigners are both held at students’ houses every week, and every Thursday and the fall weekend trip the specific location is shared on the will be November 19-21 at Roundlake Camp.

Wadsworth Younglife Instagram page.

School. “It turned into one of the most meaningful things I have ever done. I found love and a community that wants the best for me.”

Club includes singing, dancing and games. Campaigners is a time where students and leaders gather to ask and answer questions about the Bible, questions that could have arisen at club.

“I want to give you a space where you can think about life without being told this

Wadsworth Younglife girls and leaders smile before starting campaigners at one of the girl’s houses. Campaigners is held at a student’s home every Thursday night at 7 p.m., and a leader walks students through a lesson in the Bible as they ask questions. Photo Courtesy of Matt Pavlak

Wadsworth Younglife leaders and students gather together at the New River Gorge Bridge Overlook in West Virginia. Leaders Bry and Matt Pavlak had just finished sharing their stories as a way to end the four-day camp trip. Photo Courtesy of Matt Pavlak

WHS ALUMNI ROCKS OUT AT ROCK HALL

BY ARI KASER

The program also taught and brought in people to teach the musicians marketing.

“Music is a weapon and a war against The program did not teach them how to unhappiness,” Gabe Reed said. make music, but rather it taught them Reed, a 2014 graduate of Wadsworth where to put their money and how to High School, started with melodies in market themselves. his head and now works at the Rock and “It was a super dope experience,” Reed Roll Hall of Fame. Reed operates under said. “I learned an insane amount. We the stage name M.O.O.K.Y. Earlier this talked to artists who already made it and year, Reed got accepted into the Rocker what were the roadblocks that they ran in Residence program, which allowed him into.” to further progress himself in the world of According to Reed, he would learn music. from all different people from around the The Rocker in Residence program country and around the world. was created in 2019, skipped 2020, Reed’s style of music leans towards antiand then was picked up again this past pop and post punk, but he has explored year. Musicians go through an extensive and will continue to explore other genres interviewing process, which includes and styles. playing music live and six interviews. Three “I actually started with folk music in high musicians are selected to then spend an school,” Reed said. “Once I went to college entire summer learning how to in Pittsburgh, I got make it in the music world. opened up to the “The purpose of the program whole world of is to give you exposure to the like Mac Miller. music industry,” Reed said.

I became more According to Reed, he had eclectic and meetings with Rolling Stone more eclectic as I Magazine as well as meetings moved to different with managers from Tennessee cities and went on and Atlantic Records. tour.”

“They listened to my music Reed made his and they told me what I needed own tour through to do to take the next step in something called my career,” Reed said. “It was Sofar Sounds.

This is the album cover for Reed’s a really big stepping stone for me album, Club Phony. Club Phony was The program texts to release an album, to release a released August 21. Photo courtesy of people the location Gabe Reed. song.” of the show about

an hour before it happens. music and melodies since he was a kid. His “It was always packed,” Reed said. “I had dad would play him a few songs on a pink up to a hundred stratocaster, but besides people at every that, his family was not a show there. Tons family of musicians. of people show “My dad played a little bit up.” of guitar,” Reed said. “He Reed now knows like two songs. My works for the mom, I have never seen her Rock and Roll Hall pick up an instrument or I of Fame. He does have never seen her sing. multiple things Neither my sister nor my such as working brother, they are both tone in the shop, deaf.” playing music in Reed considers music to the garage as a be his thing in the family. house musician Many of his songs are driven and helping out by his emotion and he will with VSR. VSR is then write around it. a graphics based “I will cipher out what I program. like and then write a rhyming “I want to pattern or whatever around Reed is releasing a single called Self Sabotage work my way into on November 17. His music can be found on that emotion,” Reed said. the education Spotify under his stage name, M.O.O.K.Y. He then only uses a few d e p a r t m e n t , ” Photo courtesy of Gabe Reed. chords to get himself going Reed said. “It is a and then will add other long term thing for me.” instruments on top of that.

According to Reed, he especially enjoys “I feel like the less chords you use the exposure that the Rock Hall gives in a song, the more trippy the other him. He has the opportunity to interact instrumentation can be,” Reed said. with famous artists and encounter unique “Pursue it until you are happy with the experiences. results.”

“It is such a family,” Reed said. “It is not Reed has a new single coming out on a normal work environment. My bosses are November 17, called ‘Self Sabotage’. His all down to go out for pizza. It is just a big other songs can be accessed on Spotify family.” under his stage name, M.O.O.K.Y. According to Reed, he has been writing

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 19

WHAT’S TRENDING

S

WHAT’S TRENDING THE BRUIN

BY KADE MIROS AND GRACE PANTALONE quid Game made its debut on Netflix on September 17, 2021.

Tik Tok has taken a big interest in the show and people are starting to play games that are played in the show but without the violence. Ever since the show has come out it has held a top spot on the Netflix Top Ten. “I watched Squid Game because it was the number one show on Netflix, and I had nothing else to watch,” said Morgan Raymond, junior at Wadsworth High School. “I thought that it was OK. It had a pretty interesting plot and some unexpected turns so that was good.”

The show follows one of the main characters, Seong Gi-Hun, as he struggles with financial problems and a gambling addiction.

In the very beginning of the show he is invited to join a series of games in which he could win a significant amount of prize money. Seong Gi-Hun goes into the games and starts to see people that he knew in the world outside of the

DISCLAIMER: THIS SHOW IS TV-MA AND CONTAINS VIOLENCE

games, this opens his eyes to the fact that he was not the only one struggling.

“I thought it had a good plot and tons of ups and downs,” said DJ Green, senior at Wadsworth High School. “It was my first Korean film and I thought they did a great job of developing the characters. I enjoyed the suspense that came with the different games.”

Some of the games that are played in the show are Red light, Green light, the Honeycomb game, Tug of War, Marbles, and Hopscotch.

Almost all the games played in the show were based on common childhood games that could have been played by the characters and the viewers. The characters in the show are developed as Gi-Hun interacts with them in the games. As the show goes on the characters in the show start to form relationships with each other, some of them banding together as a team or as enemies.

STUDENT RATINGS Morgan Raymond, Junior.

“I can not stop binging!”

Jonathan Erb, Senior.

“This show left me on the edge of my seat.”

DJ Green, Senior

MORE KOREAN FILMS TO WATCH “Parasite” - A 2019 South Korean film directed by Bong Joon Ho’s and starring Park Seo-joon. This movie follows a family that is having money problems. To try and make ends meet the father ends up getting a job for a wealthy family as a tutor. As the families start to form a relationship, a dangerous parasite starts to threaten their relationship.

“Minari” - A 2020 film directed by Lee Isaac PLAYER:

Once the player starts the competition, their main objective is to make it through six different games that involve life or death situations. To beat these games require strength, leadership and taking risks. If a player manages to complete every single one of the squid games, then they will be rewarded handsomely.

GUARD: The guard’s duty is to direct the games, eliminate players who fail the game and to do their chores to make sure the competition goes by smoothly. These chores consist of preparing meals for the competitors along with escorting and creamating the eleminated players.

Chung and starring The Walking Dead star, Steven Yeun. The movie follows a family as they search for their American Dream while living the farming lifestyle. As problems arise on the farm tension grows and threatens to ruin their dreams.

DALGONA RECIPE: SO YOU CAN PLAY YOUR OWN SQUID GAME Dalgona is the candy from the honeycomb game that is play in episode 3, “The man with the Umbrella”. The game involves the players cutting out shapes from the sugar candy without breaking it.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 pinch baking soda Cooking spray

Tools

Ladle or a small skillet Chopstick (or something similar to mix) Baking sheet Parchment paper Flat surface (bottom of a glass) Cookie Cutters

1. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.

2. Add the 2 tbsp. of sugar into the ladle/skillet & stir as the sugar begins to melt.

3. After about 2 minutes the sugar should start to turn an amber color and be completely melted.

4. Remove the melted sugar from heat & stir in a pinch of baking soda.

5. Return to heat and mix until the mixture has turned a light brown and risen in size.

6. Remove from heat and pour the mixture onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet.

7. Spray your flat surface/glass with cooking spray and press the candy to a ¼ inch thickness.

8. Press the cookie cutter into the candy and let cool completely.

WADSWORTHBRUIN.COM 20