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Living in a democracy comes with its benefits, but sometimes this democracy is called into question. In the wake of the recent government shutdown, Ohio Senator Rob Portman has reinstituted his End Government Shutdowns Act for the fifth time in his career. The Republican senator, along with his fellow legislators, have been working towards steering the American government in a better direction. Many of the bills proposed run similarly, where the already existing budget would run on an ‘autopilot’ until Congress can pass a new spending bill. While these bills have the potential to reduce the urgency in ending future shutdowns, we must have faith that Congress will work in favor of the American people. Despite the doubts shadowing Portman’s act, this is the exact direction our country needs to be heading in. There is no excuse for the government for
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the people, by the people, to send people to work without pay. Programs should not be halted due to presidential malfunctions. There must be a plan in place to prevent irreversible damage and unnecessary money drainage. Senator Portman is honoring his commitment to the people and doing his best to prevent another shutdown --like the recent record-breaking shutdown-- from happening. Another bill similar to Portman’s are Stop the Stupidity Act by Senator Mark Warner of Virginia. Legislators are taking the appropriate action to avert similar situations in the future. Looking forward, these acts will hopefully prevent future presidents from bullying legislators into appeasement. The ultimate lesson to be learned is to move forward, not backward. In the words of Senator Warner, it is time to stop the stupidity and use our common sense.
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Wadsworth District New AP classes added to Wadsworth School Board adopts new High School Curriculum student death policy BY STANLEY BINGHAM
BY PATRICK CHAMIER
The Wadsworth School Board has recently adjusted their policy in the case the death of a student occurs. The school has dealt with this issue before and is exploring new options in order to honor the deceased student. The new policy offers the family of the deceased many ways to honor who has passed. The Wadsworth City School District Crisis Team, assisted by the Medina County Crisis Team, worked towards a resolution. According to Wadsworth City Schools, Superintendent Dr. Hill, parents or guardians will have the opportunity to purchase an ad in what would have been the student’s senior year yearbook. There will also be a moment of silence at commencement for those who have passed, but who were part of the graduating class. “The board began discussion on this topic in December,”
said Dr. Hill. “There was no previous guideline. As a result, each situation was handled differently. The board is interested in creating a guideline to provide consistency.” The school board is not the only source of honoring the students. Mrs. Harig, the Wadsworth High School yearbook advisor, has a guideline for such an event. “Our plan is to place a tribute or memorial to the student that includes a photo and a story, resembling something like their obituary, with that student’s class,” said Mrs. Harig. “In addition, if the parents would like to do something more, they are welcome to purchase additional space in the back of the yearbook for this purpose.” The new method of honoring a deceased student focuses on making sure they are remembered, giving the family more liberty in deciding how this is done.
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The class will only be available to juniors next year who have received a teacher recommendation. Students who successfully complete this course will have the opportunity to take AP Research the following year. The course will cover different thematic units based on discussion between the students themselves, and the students and teacher. “For example, students may be asked to read fiction and non-fiction pieces about sports, poverty, or gender and then prepare questions and discussion points for class,” remarked Schoonover. The new additions of theses classes give students an opportunity to take courses that they would not normally have the chance to take.
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Now available on the course recommendation sheet, these new class requires prerequisites and a teacher recommendation.
Breakdown of the 2018-2019 Government Shutdown
BY STANLEY BINGHAM AND PATRICK CHAMIER
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EFFECTS AND IMPACT
Wadsworth High School will make the addition of two new AP classes in the coming 2019-2020 school year. One science class, AP Environmental Science (APES), and one English class, AP Seminar, will be added. APES will be taught by Mr. Jurey, who currently teaches Honors and Academic Biology for sophomores. He has been pushing to have it added to the current curriculum for years. “I have a degree in Wildlife Biology, a lot of which was conservation, so I knew about this class and that it was out there,” said Jurey. “I have been working on this for close to five years.” In order to take this class, students must have taken Biology and Algebra I and earned at least a B grade in both classes. “Seniors will be given placement priority and the class will also be available to juniors,” Jurey continued. There could also be a series of interviews for students who hope to take the class, occurring only when there are more students than seats available in the class. There is going
to be only one class of APES, so that is why there is interview process. Jurey will then select the students he feels that are most deserving of a spot. The class will cover ecology and study major environmental issues in the world. In addition to work in the regular classroom setting, students will also do field work, using retention ponds, woods around the school and local parks. Mr. Schoonover, who teaches Academic English 3 and 4, will teach AP Seminar and AP Research class. “I approached the administration and wrote a proposal to teach the course,” said Schoonover. “Successful completion of AP Seminar and the second course, AP Research, will allow students to receive the new AP Diploma.”
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The government shutdown lasted from December 22, 2018 to January 25, 2019.
The all-time longest government shutdown occurred as a result of President Trump not being able to obtain $5.7 billion from Congress for the U.S.-Mexico border wall. During this period, nearly 420,000 federal workers continued working without pay and 380,000 were temporarily laid off. 304,000 jobs were created during January, so the unemployment rate rose only slightly from 3.9% to 4.0%. The shutdown happened in part due to the Senate not passing the spending bill to give the President funds for the southern border wall. The President shut the government down and claimed he would not open it back up until he and Congress made negotiations, mainly with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. After several major, national airports started to slow down or shut down due to the absence of essential workers, President Trump proposed a bill on January 25th to
reopen the government for three weeks to allow an appropriations bill to be passed and for workers to resume getting paid. Congress was given a deadline of February 15th to complete this. Republican Ohio Senator Rob Portman introduced his End Government Shutdowns Act, which, if passed, would permanently stop government shutdowns in the future. Necessary government services would not be disrupted and taxpayers would be protected. If the bill passes through both the House and the Senate, it will then go to the President, where it could become a law. It could take a new Amendment to pass something of this measure. During the State of the Union Address, which took place February 5, the President reiterated his plan to build a southern border wall. Although the President can declare a National Security Emergency and use the fund to build the wall, he as so far continued negotiating with Congress to give him the funds. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
remained standing against the wall entirely, claiming it is “immoral” and “not who we are as a nation.” The effects were far-reaching, impacting more than just government workers. The U.S. economy lost nearly $11 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office, and economic growth was stunted. National parks and zoos closed down and cost the government around $75 million in income. The military was impacted, with the Coast Guard being shut down as it is a part of the Department of Homeland Security. It also delayed certain payments and loans. There has been strong opposition to the shutdown from government workers and the American public alike. It is unclear whether these stoppages will become a thing of the past, or persist when political gridlock occurs in. As for now, the current shutdown could resume this month if Congress is unable to compromise, in which case Trump’s appropriations bill would come into effect.
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OPINION BY JAKE LOGUIDICE
A few years ago, both Wadsworth High School and Middle School implemented the BYOD policy that we use now. For the 2019-2020 school year, Wadsworth City Schools is proposing a “1 to 1” policy, which means that every student from middle school and above will receive a personal Google Chromebook to use for their school work. “The benefit is that we are providing all of them with the ability to do their work in the classroom,” said Mr. Moore. “Also, they can take it home and finish their assignment.” The idea behind the 1 to 1 policy and new chromebook additions is to compensate for the use of new online textbooks that WHS is in the process of
converting to. By next year, nearly all of the school’s textbooks will be online. So, the Chromebooks will be necessary to access the student’s textbooks during school hours. With this plan, the BYOD policy will become strongly restricted. The theory is that the use of distracting things like texting and Snapchat will become less frequently used. Many students are skeptical about having more limited access to their phones during the school day. “I am concerned about not being able to use my phone in school,” said Haley Bush, 9. “What if I need to contact someone during the school day?” Even though phone use will be more limited, having a Chromebook computer will compensate for the lack of phone use. Phones will not be necessary except to contact others. A lot of classrooms are Red Zones anyway, meaning students cannot use their phones, so the classroom setting will not change, except for the fact that every student will have a computer. This could be a great way to enhance the learning environment. WHS has many teachers who
could find this policy useful and many even have lessons that would benefit from having Chromebooks in the classroom. “The challenge will be that they will have to bring them charged every day,” said Mr. Moore. “I think that students can handle this.” Instead of having to make frequent locker trips and carry around heavy textbooks, all will be available together on the chromebook. Also, accessing emails and other important data will be far easier with the personal computers. However, there are also concerns about the execution from students. Having a computer for every single student in the school seems quite expensive. Many wonder what or who is paying for all this new technology, and if WHS students will be able to make the new chromebooks a priority. “I just wonder if students are responsible enough to have them,” Bush continued. “But it will definitely be easier than carrying a bunch of textbooks around.” Having a personal computer for school could make student lives easier. It could be especially
beneficial for students who don’t have access to a device at home. They will still need to have WiFi in their homes, but most homes already have it. If they do not, there are many ways the student could have access to the tools they need, such as Google Docs offline. There is also talk about setting up charging stations in the school so students can charge up during school hours. Teachers could easily integrate more online activities into their lesson plan, which can offer much more fun than normal lessons. Students can also stay more up to date with emails, grades,
and tasks that require the use of internet. “We have talked to a lot of other schools that have gone with the 1 to 1,” said Mr. Moore. “From what we have learned, the positives far outweigh the negatives.” The 1 to 1 policy will be proposed to the board this year, and could possibly be implemented for the 2019-2020 school year. Although there is not an official decision yet, Mr. Moore said that it is probable that the board will accept the proposal because it is a positive step in the future of our education.
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Justin Ford, 11, Xavier Smiechowski, 12, and Brandon Thesing, 12, enjoy using their Chromebooks to do their work during academic lab.
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Valentine’s Day is one of the best holidays to celebrate with a significant other. The history of this day is rich in love, romance and secret admirers. Unfortunately, many opposers of Valentine’s Day blame its modern cheesiness as a waste of money on pointless presents, however, that is just a result of falling for its clichés. If someone believes that Valentine’s Day is not a good way to spend money, it is most likely due to the fact that people are thinking too much of the holiday, and not enough of their companion. So, by taking advantage of the electric atmosphere and romantic history of Valentine’s Day to actually
celebrate a relationship rather than a mere holiday, it makes for a much better experience. “I think it is a great day for couples to celebrate so they can show each other how much they care about each other,” said Dylan Markley, 11. “I usually celebrate by taking my girlfriend to dinner and getting her some chocolate or a bear.” Many couples focus most of their energy during this time of year to spoil their significant others in material gifts to prove their affection through cheap candy, jewelery and flowers. Valentine’s Day should be about giving special recognition and attention to your boyfriend or girlfriend, and let them know how special they are to you, not how expensive of a gift you can give them. Gifts should be meaningful and from the heart, such as pictures of each other or just simply experiences and time together. With a simple thought, Valentine’s Day can turn a tacky and overrated holiday into a perfect opportunity to celebrate a relationship.
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“It is underrated because it’s just a day for love and people shouldn’t be upset about that.” -Julia Blake, 10
“It is overrated because it is too commercialized and has become more of a competition between couples.” - Dillion Coler, 11
Valentine’s Day may seem like a happy and joyous occasion, but this is not the case. Valentine’s Day is an stagnant and an over commercialized holiday that has no real reason to be celebrated at our age. “It is just something companies use to make more money and there is no real point to it,” said Mason Beal, 11. People should not have to have a day set aside just to make a significant other feel special, they should just do it. This platform of Valentine’s Day only gives already obnoxious couples an excuse to be overly publicly affectionate. “It makes people who don’t have anyone feel bad,” said
Josh Bach,11. “People being overly affectionate in public on Valentine’s Day does more bad than good.” This holiday especially does not have a place in the school setting. Schools are not the place to express how a couple feels about each other. We have all seen those couples in the hall who make the situation uncomfortable and Valentine’s Day gives them a justification for this type of behavior. Furthermore, the holiday wastes money. If you are actually in a committed relationship you should not have to have a specific day set aside to spend money on a significant other. The day has just become a contest between couples to see who will spend the most money. “It just gives people an excuse to be petty and try to out-do each other,” said Robby Kelner, 10. This competitive mindset takes away from the entire point of the holiday. The love that is supposed to be expressed fades into the background because of all the over marketing and competitive couples.
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Blind dates by The Bruin
BY MORGAN PORPORA
Valentine’s Day is a classic holiday filled with many fun traditions. To celebrate this, with the help of Casa Del Rio, The Bruin set up three blind dates featuring six students at Wadsworth High School. They were each given a gift card to purchase a meal and communicated through Bruin staffers to find a date and time when each couple could meet. Overall, all couples found that their dates were a success. They got to know someone better and enjoy the meal. All agreed that it was a fun way for The Bruin to celebrate Valentine’s day.
Aly Brugh and William Virgin
The first blind date was between junior Aly Brugh and senior Will Virgin. Prior to going, they were both asked how they were feeling about the date. “I was nervous, but I figured it would be fun,” said Brugh, 11. Virgin agreed and was also looking forward to the date. “I literally have no idea who it could be,” said Virgin, 12. “I am excited but nervous the conversation is going to be awkward.”
Since Brugh and Virgin are in different grades, they do not spend a lot of time together in school so this was a perfect blind date. When Brugh found out that she would be going on this blind date with Virgin she was very excited because she knew he had an amazing personality. After the date, both were satisfied with the way things went. “Will is very outgoing,” said Brugh,11. “He likes the drama,
and some would say he likes to stir the pot. He was super funny, it was never awkward. I would totally do it again.” Virgin also agreed that he had a great time and would definitely do it again. “She ate a lot of chips,” said Virgin. “I guess her ex played football here or something, I can’t remember.” Overall both of them enjoyed their date, and would definitely be interested in going on another.
Bethany Baker and Josh Craddock
Following the first date, juniors Bethany Baker and Josh Craddock went on their own blind date. Before going on the date, Baker was looking forward to a free dinner and hopefully a cool conversation. However, she was not too thrilled about the awkwardness that was bound to be there. Along with that, she was unsure about going at all. “After being asked if I wanted to participate in the blind date, I went back and forth on whether
or not I should,” said Baker. “I decided to do it because it is a good experience, and I am trying to get as many of those in before high school ends.” Before the date, Josh was nervous, but overall interested in how the date would turn out. “The date went very well,” said Craddock, 11. “I did not expect it to be Bethany, she was super nice and funny. Overall it was a good date.” Before the date had begun,
Baker had a hunch that it would be Craddock and she was correct. “It went way better than I had expected,” said Baker. “I was really happy it wasn’t someone I had never talked to, he is super funny and a great listener. The only issue was that he doesn’t like Mexican… who doesn’t like Mexican?!” Although the food was not exactly his favorite, Josh still had a fantastic time and would do it again.
Alexis Berentz and Chase Rodgers
The final date of the day was between sophomore Alexis Berentz and junior Chase Rodgers. Before going, Berentz said she was excited to go, so she could finally see who she had been matched with. “I consider myself to be very outgoing. Talking to people is easy for me so I’m not too worried,” said Berentz, 10. Rodgers felt the opposite of this. Rodgers said he was a little
nervous because he had no idea who the girl was. When Rodgers found out he would be going on a date with Berentz, he was excited, and continued by saying, “the worst part of my date is when it ended.” Following the date, he seemed optimistic about the turn out. “The date was really fun,” said Rodgers, 11. “Alexis made things fun and not awkward. She was really nice.”
Berentz and Rodgers both agreed that they both enjoyed the date. “Chase was very nice, easy to talk to, and made me laugh,” Berentz said. Alexis found it enjoyable because it was a cool and new experience that gave her the opportunity to get to know someone better. The most interesting thing she learned was what Rodgers had ordered the #66. Her goal is to order that the next time she goes to Casa.
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New golf rules prove to be advantageous to play BY ANNA WOLFINGER
Athletes honored on signing day
Senior, Secilia Ho, places her marker down before the other players putt. At States last year, Ho tied for 19th overall. PHOTO COURTESY OF SECILIA HO
initial relative velocity between two objects after they collide. In this case, the two objects would be the golf ball and the pin in the cup. This COR can substantially affect golfers’ play in the sense of whether or not they will have a successful putt on the green. “For most putts I would still take it out, but on the longer putts it will give me an advantage to leave it in because then I know exactly where the pin is,” said Theders. This idea strays from New York
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BY JACOB MCDERMITT
The nine senior athletes in the picture above have agreed to continue their athletic careers in college. Each player has their parents on both sides of them and was spoken about by their high school coach. The ceremony took place right after school on National Signing Day, February 6th and family and friends watched from the stands. From left to right: Connor Hallas will play baseball at Point Park University. Nick Lallathin will play
baseball at Walsh University. Carl Pennington will play baseball at Baldwin Wallace University. Mason McMillen will play football at the University of Akron. Carson Risher will play football at Ohio Northern University. Secilia Ho will play golf at Southern Illinois University. Teddi Farson will play soccer at the College of Wooster. Cuyler Adams will run track and field at Cincinnati Christian University. Alyssa Driss will throw for the track and field team at Lake Erie College.
Jordan Theders, 11, stands by on the green as he holds the pin so another golfer can putt. It was a past rule that it was mandatory to remove the pin when putting.
GOLF Magazine. He ultimately decided that golfers should always take the pin out when given the chance. “It all depends on the angle of the pin,” said Kritzell. “Most days golf is played in not grand weather, so the pin would probably be at a funky angle. It affects a player’s technique and how hard they hit the ball.” Pelz reported that depending on how the pin is tilted can affect putting. If the pin is titled away from the player, this makes the percentage of success increase, as the hole is actually bigger. When the pin leans away from the golfer, the ball will rebound downwards and away from the hole. However, the USGA still says it is still illegal to move the flagstick that is in any way helpful to the player. Although many golfers are currently unsure about the new rule of the optional removal of the flag, getting slightly out of their comfort zone can not only help their putting, but also raise their confidence level in their own abilities as a golfer. “I think leaving it in would help putts since it’ll absorb the acceleration of the ball and actually help the ball go in,” said Ho.
Students compete in intramurals BY HANNAH HINES
Nine seniors were honored and spoken about for continuing their athletic careers in college by their coaches with family and friends looking on in support.
Time’s National BestSelling author Dave Pelz, an American golf coach. Pelz studied this idea of whether or not golfers should risk leaving the pin in, or staying safe and having someone take it out in his article for
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The United States Golf Association released new rules that went into effect on January 1, 2019. All of these rules will affect golfers, some being advantageous and some affecting play negatively. One rule in particular can drastically affect the success of every golfer’s putting average. During a match, it used to be mandatory for golfers to remove the pin from the cup when putting. Along with the lengthy list of rules to be taken into action for the new year, the USGA released the change that it is now optional to players. “Personally, I usually take the pin out,” said WHS varsity golfer Maddie Kritzell, 11. “One, because that’s just how I’ve always been taught, and two, because I think it harms one’s game.” Professional golfer and PGA Tour player Bryson DeChambeau has often mentioned that he will always leave the pin in whenever he can, and use it as leverage. However, the material that the pin is made out of could also affect whether or not the ball will go in, or bounce off in a completely different direction.
“It’s a higher propensity for it to go in the hole if it’s fiberglass compared to metal,” DeChambeau said in an interview with Golf.com. With metal, the flagstick would not give or bend with the initial force of the golf ball, therefore resulting in a strong deflection in a different direction. Contradictory to metal, a fiberglass pin would absorb the ball’s speed, ultimately stopping it and allowing the ball to fall into the cup. “One material would absorb a harder hit from the ball and slow it down more than another material,” said WHS varsity boys’ golfer Jordan Theders, 11. Depending what material the pin is made out of at that particular hole is a major contributing factor for golfers looking to keep the pin in. “I haven’t had the chance to try putting with the pin in the cup, but after reading some articles I think I’ll try leaving it in, only if it is fiberglass, not metal,” said senior Secilia Ho, who was tied for 19th at golf State finals last year. DeChambeau claims that the percentage of the success comes from the COR, or the Coefficient of Restitution, which is defined as he ratio of the final to the
Intramurals enables students to strengthen their teamwork skills, helps to teach the value of sportsmanship, and allows students to grow in their skill set. High school students come together from all grade levels and abilities on the same teams to participate in intramural sports, which include basketball and soccer. Participation costs twentyfive dollars, and students are responsible for creating their own teams. When creating a team, players do not have a set uniform, but participants attempt to match as best as they can. There are many teams for both sports and each team has a unique set of abilities and talents. For basketball teams, they can have as few as five players but cannot exceed eight. However, the number of players on soccer teams vary from team to team. It is estimated that there are between twelve and twenty players each.
“I am currently on two different teams. One is with experienced, players and a few that are there for fun. The other team is the opposite, which is made of new players and a few experienced players. The teams typically play against a team that’s around the same skill level,” explained Jacob Elsass, 12. Basketball teams play their games on Saturday mornings at the Wadsworth YMCA. Soccer games are played at the NorthCoast Premier Soccer Complex, which is located
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Basketball participant, Josh Heller, 11, pictured as he aims a shot for his team.
in Lodi. These games occur between Friday and Monday evenings. Intramurals, no matter which sport, provides an opportunity to participate in an extracurricular which has positive effects not only on the court or field, but off as well. “These sort of games are fun and have taught me that sports don’t have to always be about winning,” said Elsass, 12. When asked how he has been affected by participating, Josh Bach, 11, stated that it has enabled him to, “build teamwork and friendships with good friends. And just balling up with school friends. It’s something to look forward to at the end of the week and something to hype up during the week.” Bach has said that when his team almost beat the best team it was a special moment for them. Teams have shared many challenges and memories together which they will carry with them through their high school careers.
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Culture and leadership drive wrestling team BY JACOB MCDERMITT
This season, as has been true for years in Wadsworth’s wrestling program, has seen a combination of new and experienced wrestlers that help contribute to the winning Grizzly team. With returning members leading the team and the hard work of each member, this team’s belief in themselves is high. “Every day they bring the intensity, they bring what they need in the practice room and then the younger guys follow that and that is a huge part of the program, what makes it special,”
said first year head coach Clay Wenger. This year’s captains include three state placers from a year ago, Luke Baughman, 12, Michael North, 12, and Logan Messer, 10. Joining them as captain is junior Dom Loparo, who has stepped up at 170 pounds to claim titles at Invitationals at North Canton Hoover and Medina, as well as at the Grizzly Invitational Tournament, or GIT. “This is a really good group of guys,” said Wenger. “We have good leadership with Luke Baughman, Michael North, Dom Loparo, and Logan Messer leading the way with this group.
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The varsity wrestling team huddle together on the mats before each match begins.
We have had some really good things all season. I am really proud of these guys so far.” North and Baughman have also won all three tournament titles in their respective weight classes, and Baughman has earned a pair of MVP awards at Medina and the GIT. The team won at Hoover and Medina, where Wenger was named Most Outstanding Coach. “This season has gone pretty well,” said North. “We’ve had some setbacks, but we can definitely step up towards the end.” One of those setbacks was a hard fought loss in a dual match with state ranked Brecksville, but these athletes know they can lean on the culture that is Grizzly wrestling. “I think every team is a little different with challenges you face and different obstacles, but that is what I think our culture is about,” said Wenger. “No season is perfect, you are going to have something go wrong so that is what our culture is they know how to work through whatever problems we face. A tough loss,
Volleyball hires new head coach BY LAUREN CONLEY
Jeff Walck will take over as the head varsity volleyball coach for the foreseeable future at Wadsworth, due to Jill Klingbeil stepping down from the position. Walck said he loves to give his players everything they need to be successful and that is why he enjoys coaching. “The reason I wanted to be a coach was I wanted to teach the game that I truly love and most of all I love that interaction with our young
people, to watch them succeed, to have goals and achieve them,” said Walck. Last season, Walck worked as the assistant coach during Wadsworth’s (24-2) season which saw them go undefeated in the Suburban League and reach the district finals. Walck has coached other high school teams to success in the past. He coached at Tallmadge for 14 years, leading them to a 300-72 record and four state runner-ups in six consecutive final four appearances. He also was the head coach at Jackson
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The 2018 Wadsworth volleyball team poses for a silly picture on team picture day. This picture was taken before the season started.
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Team captains (left to right) Logan Messer, 10, Luke Baughman, 12, Dominic Loparo, 11, and Michael North, 12, along with head coach Clay Wenger (far right), cheer on their teammates in a dual match with Suburban League rival Brecksville.
they keep moving forward. We lost a tough duel to Brecksville but we bounced back at the GIT. This is a special group. It is a young group but they have been around the culture for a long time and that is what makes them successful.” The sustained success of the Wadsworth wrestling program is built on that culture, which Wenger sees manifesting in this year’s team’s belief in themselves. “The kids buy in, they believe
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Coach Walck also coaches for a club volleyball team called Nova.
for 9 years, going 222-28 with two state runner-ups and four trips to the state finals. As the new head coach for the Wadsworth volleyball team, Jeff Walck wants to take his team far and is willing to put in the hard work and time required to achieve that. Walck believes that building relationships as a team is the key to success. “As for what I want to accomplish with my players, the first thing is trust, knowing that hard work, and being a great teammate will provide them a great season and friendships for a lifetime,” said the new Grizzly head coach. “If those things happen, and I believe they will, results, fun and great pride will follow!”
in the culture so that is the most important thing,” said Wenger. “This is a good group. I expect a lot out of them. They set their goals high, so we as a coaching staff just keep challenging them every day to reach those goals. Their goal is to go to Columbus and win a team state championship. That is a tough task but it is something these guys can do, working every day and taking it one day at a time. We are going to help push them in that direction.”
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Lillian Baron: Figure Skating BY EMILY THOMPSON
Artistry on ice. When it comes to your typical after school activities, figure skating is not one that tends to come to mind right away. However, freshman Lillian Baron chose to do something out of the ordinary and express her inner artist on the ice.
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Baron’s individual club pictures for Center Ice Skating Club.
Baron started ice skating when she was just seven years old. “My Dad grew up as a hockey player and wanted to take my family to an ice rink to try it out and I loved it ever since!” said Baron. To Baron, figure skating is a way to escape the everyday stress of life and focus on herself and her
passion. She has previously competed on a Theatre on Ice team called Canton Precision where Baron and her team perform plays on ice. Baron’s favorite performance with Theater on Ice was their Moana performance, where she had the opportunity to play the role of Moana. Baron went to Nationals three times with her Canton Precision team, a feeling she describes as being very fulfilling and fun.
Currently, Baron is working on an individual performance to the song Stormcaller by Epic North that she plans to perform in March. Individual performances
can be very personal and special to each skater. It is important to have good coaches and leaders to look up to you when you are learning. Baron has two coaches, Michelle Dilling and Stephanie Troyer. “I love them both and have been working with them for many years now,” said Baron. “Figure skating it is an individual sport, skaters must have coaches for private lessons. Coaches choreograph your programs, teach you new elements, and help with your sport,
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Baron and her team in Chicago, Illinois at the 2018 Theatre on Ice Nationals. The photo above was taken right after she and her team did their Moana performance.
just like any coach.” Not only does Baron look to her coaches for advice and guidance, she also looks to Nathan Chen. “He is an American figure skater who is very talented,” said Baron. “I look up to him because he is incredibly gifted and very hard
working.” Overall, Baron said she is very thankful that her dad encouraged her to try something outside the box and gave her the one thing that she truly loves to do. And plans to continue to pursue her passion throughout high school.
A u s t i n Va l e n t i n e : S k i i n g BY EMILY THOMPSON
There is always a very special aspect that distinguishes each family from another: tradition. Austin Valentine has a very unique tradition compared to other families. Valentine and his family ski together. Valentine began skiing with his family when he was just five years old.
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Valentine taking a break in between hitting the slopes at Boston Mills.
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Valentine poses with his brothers almost all geared up for their ski outing.
“I started skiing because my family is really into skiing, so I was born into it,” said Valentine. Valentine enjoys skiing with his family as well as his friends. “Skiing is not only one of my favorite sports, but it is also my favorite hobby because it is really fun. I love to go skiing with my friends,” said Valentine Valentine skis at Boston Mills four times a week and two of
those four days are training nights in the Boston Mills race clinic. On training nights, two slalom courses, are set up. slalom courses are courses where the skier zigzags through obstacles as they go down a slope. In addition to the two slalom courses, one giant slalom course, or G.S. course for short, is set up. On a G.S. course the skier attempts to go through poles or gates. Valentine’s coach, Brett, gives them drills and pointers as they go through the different courses, helping Valentine to better his skills as a skier. “I do look up to him, he is a very good racer and I hope to be as good as him one day,” said Valentine Not only does Valentine look up to his coach, he also looks up to Bode Miller, an Olympic Alpine ski racer. “I look up to Bode Miller because he is an outstanding
Olympic and World cup downhill Skier.” Valentine does not let all his practice time go to waste. He races competitively with the Cleveland Metro Ski Council, as well as competitions in New York. Valentine competes almost every weekend during ski season. “The coolest thing I can do on skis is a mute grab.” said Valentine. “Going off jumps feels really cool, because it’s like floating through the air.”
A mute grab is when the skiing goes off a jump and crosses the skis under them while holding on the ski. Another one of Valentine’s favorite tricks is the 360, where the skier goes of a jump and turns a full 360 degree turn. Valentine has won first place in competitions with the 360 and the mute grab.
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Austin Valentine, left, and his two brothers at Metro Race Day 2.
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Clare Nicholas: Soccer BY HALLE SHAEFFER
For the past 9 years, Clare Nicholas has been pursuing her dreams of playing soccer. Introduced to the Internationals Club Team, she has been nothing but successful. Nicholas runs cross country for the school which was a conflict with her soccer schedule. Doing so much physical activity can put a strain on your body. “Burton orchestrated a different schedule just for me, but I just didn’t feel like I was getting enough, at soccer we don’t condition that often so having both sports at the same time wasn’t that overwhelming,” said
Nicholas. With this altered schedule, she was still able to attend her two practices a week with soccer and cross country every day. Nicholas’s weekends are booked with tournament after tournament, attending games as far away as Phoenix, Arizona. When these tournaments take place, the girls have a few hours at their destination to do what they want, as long as they stay off of their legs. Nicholas says that the team is given an itinerary to follow alongside a game schedule. After they compete, they are usually given one extra day to experience their destination with team members and their family. Traveling gives other coaches and organizations an opportunity to watch new players for future recruitment. Nicholas mentioned that she hopes her hard work will open
opportunities for her future. Nicholas would like to play soccer in college, hopefully at Penn State. Her team won State Cup Ohio North, which is a major soccer tournament, and she was invited to the ECNL national training camp. From the beginning of her career in soccer she has always looked up to famous women players. A big influencer on her PHOTO COURTESY OF CLARE NICHOLAS
The internationals U16 team stands together after a big victory. The team is all very close, spending so much time together between games and practices, it makes tournaments fun for everyone on the team.
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Nicholas accompanied by two of her teammates after winning a big game. This game took place in an ECNL Tournament.
career is Carli Lloyd, not only are professional players her inspiration, but push her to be better. “My parents always motivate me to practice and always be my best. They have always supported me in everything I do, just knowing that I have them behind
my back means the most to me,” said Nicholas. Nicholas has shown her athletic ability this year, especially for being a freshman. Through her success in both cross country and soccer, Nicholas is able to prove herself at a young age.
N o a h R e eve s : Tr a p s h o o t i n g BY HALLE SHAEFFER
Noah Reeves, has been taking part in trapshooting for three years. Proving himself by placing first in the state competition and finishing 20th at the national competition. Trapshooting has been a sport since the late 18th century, using real pigeons. Trapshooting is a sport using a shotgun, where one clay pigeon is thrown up at a time and the clay can go one of five directions. The goal is to hit the flying target every time. Today, trapshooting is used as a shooting accuracy competition. Included in the Olympics since 1900. Recently the raise in popularity of the sport is due to the appeal for training of hunting. Reeves began practicing three years ago after he was inspired by his current coach. Reeves competes as both a team and a individual. A team is made up of five shooters.
The officials add up all five shooter’s score and then take that number out of 1,000. In order to win the individual event you must have the highest score out of 200. During a competition, the shooter has 200 targets, who ever has the best score out of 200 wins. Shooters score points by breaking the clay targets, they shoot twenty-five every round. Their score is then taken out of twenty-five based on how many points the shooter makes. The targets sent out come from a single “house” or machine. “This sport is able to teach great discipline,” said Reeves. The trap season is only during the summer months so Reeves only competes once a month. Although the season is short, he practices up to twice a week in all months other than during the winter. The team competes and practices at Cardinal Center Shooting Center and
Campground. They enter into competitions around Ohio at places other than Cardinal Center. The team practices by standing 16 feet away from the targets, shooting five at each of the five posts for a total of twenty-five clay targets. “We practice by shooting twice a week during season, but right now we just shoot on Saturday’s. I normally shoot about six rounds of twenty-five for a practice if I can,” said Reeves. The team has coaches that help them hold, point, and mount the gun in a way to become more successful. “Every shooter finds what
works for them and gets into a routine and just stick to it. Everything matters even the way you breathe and how you
Above, Noah Reeves is pictured with his Winchester SX3 gun, Reeves says that he is hoping to get a Brownie Citori CXT gun by the start of this coming trapshooting season.
call for a target,” said Reeves. With the tight competition of the sport, Reeves is able to come out on top in recent competitions. At both state and local competitions, Reeves alongside his teammates were able to be successful.
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Noah Reeves is shown after a competition at Cardinal Shooting Center.
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Dodgeball is back once again BY T.J. LOCKWOOD
The biennial dodgeball tournament is back, and will be held on Saturday, February 16th. Due to lack of participation and in an attempt to bring in more money for The United Way, student council canceled this event last year and decided to hold it every other year. In the past, the tournament has been held in April, just before spring break, but in an effort to avoid losing interest by the end of the school year, especially by seniors, the event has been bumped up to February. Along with this change, there are also some new rules that will be added to the tournament this year. Each team must consist of six to eight players, three of which must be of the opposite gender. One of the main reasons student council implemented this new rule was to keep the teams more fair, and to limit the amount of male teams making it to the final rounds. Due to this new rule, the defending champions, the Kamiyatos, will now have to split
up. The Kamiyatos are known for their all wrestling team roster and domination. Despite this change, members of this former team are still hopeful. “I’m up for the challenge, this is just one obstacle in my path, but I will find my way to the top once again,” said former captain of the Kamiyatos Mason McMillan, 12. At each dodgeball tournament, one of the top contenders is always the team composed of teachers at Wadsworth High School, and nearly every time they make it into the final rounds. There is a $40 entry fee per team in the tournament and all profits from the dodgeball tournament will go to The United Way. If the tournament does not bring in a profit of more than $1,000, then student council will donate enough to fill the gap to reach the donation amount. “This event really is wonderful for our school,” said Elena Vukovic, 11, who is a member of the dodgeball committee. “It brings in money while the students have a great time having friendly competition among themselves.”
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Gentlemen, today is Valentine’s Day. That means it is time to dig deep into your wallet to buy chocolates and roses for your girlfriends in hopes that maybe you will make her happy. This month we are reviewing the most romantic spot in Wadsworth. Casa del Rio is probably the most well-known Mexican restaurant in the city of Wadsworth. Most people go there to have a casual Mexican meal, but I believe that it can be incredibly romantic. The staff at Casa del Rio is absolutely top-notch. Upon arrival at the restaurant for my romantic date, I was greeted by a very nice hostess, Jackie, who sat my date and I at a quiet booth next to a window. Our food arrived at our table an astonishing five minutes after we ordered. I ordered a superburro and my date ordered a shrimp quesadilla. This makes little time for awkward small talk which is great for a date. The food was absolutely amazing. My favorite dish is the “Super Burro,” an oversized burrito stuffed with your choice of steak or chicken and other filler items. The queso dip had just a small kick to it, which will certainly spice up your date. Another great dish is the shrimp quesadilla. Although tiny, the shrimp is cooked and seasoned to perfection. You also get an unlimited amount of chips and salsa. Casa del Rio is a great restaurant and perfect for a romantic date. I give Casa a perfect 5 out of 5 paws.
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Casa Del Rio is definitely the place to be this Valentine’s day.
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What is your go-to Valentine’s Day pick-up line?
“On a scale of one to America, how free are you tonight?” ~Zoe Farson, 11
“Hey, it looks like you dropped something... my jaw.” ~Brittany Wick, 12
“Are you from “If loving you is wrong, McDonald’s? Because I I do not want to be am loving it.” right.” ~Beau Casey, 12 ~Drew Mason. 9
“Did it hurt when you fell from the vending machine? Because you are a snack.” ~Riley Covil, 10
“On a scale from one to ten, you are a nine, but I am the one you need.” ~Hayden Hassinger, 9 ~Mason Currens, 10 “My doctor says I am lacking vitamin you.”
“Are your shoes untied? Because I think you are falling for me.” ~Lindsey Massie, 11
“Hey babe, are you a fire alarm? Because you are really loud and annoying.” ~Michael Edwards, 12
“Is your name WiFi? Because I am feeling the connection.” ~Jacob Jargia, 10
“I must be in a museum, “I wish the alphabet because you truly are a could rearrange itself so work of art.” that I could be next to U.” ~Mrs. Parsons ~Mr. Johnson PAGE BY MATT MOORE