The Bruin - October 2019

October 2019

Wadsworth High School

Volume XLV No. 1

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Wadsworth gets airport grant

BY ANDREW CLARK

Wadsworth Municipal Airport is getting a face-lift over the next 10 to 15 years with a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, known as the FAA. This will give the airport the opportunity to be repaved and resupplied.

Wadsworth has a publicly owned airport. This means the city has control of the money going into the airport which includes grant money. With the recent grant from the FAA, decisions have to be made on what to do with said money, and with that comes a planning period. It is estimated that the master plan will end this period in 2021. The FAA will pay the grant when planning is finished.

With a previous grant that the airport received in 2016, they tore up the main runway and repaved it, but that cost them around $1 million. The FAA covered 90 percent of the cost

BY KATE MESSAM

PHOTO COURTESY OF AXEL MUELLER

Pilot taking off in a Piper Cub class airplane from the Wadsworth Municipal Airport’s Main Runway on a flight to Nebraska.

with the city paying 10 percent.

This grant will also make the city pay 10 percent of the bill, but the size of the grant is much smaller with a total amount of $314,896.

This leaves the city with fewer options. Repaving runways is expensive and would take the majority of money for something that is not needed immediately.

Aaron Holmes, is an avid flier and former Line Service Technician at the airport.

“We need better and brighter

runway lighting for Runway 02/20, fencing to stop people from driving their vehicles across the airfield to get to their hangars, better Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASIs) for 02/20 and a paved parking lot outside the FBO building.”

There are not many corrections needed for Wadsworth’s Municipal Airport, but with this grant, it will make conditions better for current and future fliers.

2020 presidential nominees begin their campaigns

BY KATE MESSAM

Even though over a year remains until the 2020 presidential election, both parties are beginning to highlight their most influential candidates.

Of the 20 competitors from the Democratic Party, three are surpassing the rest in polls. According to a recent poll published by Emerson Polling, Massachusetts senator, Elizabeth Warren, is leading the Democrats with over a quarter of the nation’s polling average.

Former Vice President Joe Biden is closely trailing behind in the

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Trump vs Warren

A recent poll from Emerson Polling revealed that Elizabeth Warren is beating President Trump for the nation’s vote.

New pop-up library installed in Wadsworth High School

poll for the nomination.

Warren opposes many of the things President Trump stands for. On 2020 issues, Warren wants to raise taxes on the wealthy, she believes in free college for all and she has co-sponsored a Senate bill to ban assault weapons.

To go against the Republican agenda even more, Warren spoke in an interview with HuffPost about her views on abolishing criminal punishment for illegally entering the United States.

“We should not be criminalizing mamas and babies trying to flee violence at home or trying to build a better future,” said Warren.

For the Republicans, it is likely that there will be no challenge over Trump’s bid for re-election. However, with three other members from his party campaigning for a primary election against Trump. It is an alarming amount of people going against the sitting president who are from his own party. The question that arises is whether those three opponents are serious, and many have expressed the validity of their positions.

“I feel like the Republican contenders are just going so that there is somebody for Trump to

have a debate with,” said WHS senior Nick Claxton.

With the three of them recently announcing their run for primaries, it has been shown by history that anytime a sitting president has been challenged by someone in their own party, their campaign was seriously rattled.

Though they do not typically lose in the primaries, the sitting president ended up losing to their opponent in the general election.

Because of such history, there is a possible threat to Trump’s campaign. The three Republicans running against President Trump, Mark Sanford, Bill Weld and Joe Walsh. All have been critics of the President’s first term, publicly voicing their distaste with many of his decisions.

However, much the three have made their opposition stand out, their names have not resonated much with the GOP because of how minor of a platform that they have to go off of.

“Nobody at this point except for Donald Trump has a big enough base in terms of an actual presidential run,” said Claxton.

As voters await the primaries beginning in February, they look to the polls and past information to help draw in on their decision.

The Wadsworth Public Library is making their debut appearance in both Wadsworth High School and Wadsworth Middle School starting November 6 with their new pop-up library program.

On the first Wednesday of every month, students can bring their library cards and check out books during lunch. With the lack of resources in the school’s media centers, the library is aiming at getting books in the hands of students.

“Our goal is to increase access to books for our middle and high school students by making it easier for them to check out library materials during their school day,” said the Deputy Director of the public library, Nicole Moore.

With the plan of creating simple access to reading materials for students, the library hopes that a deeper appreciation for books

will hopefully be instilled.

“The Wadsworth Public Library is committed to encouraging lifelong curiosity, learning and reading for all members of the community,” said Moore.

If a student wants to check out a book from the pop-up library, but they do not have a library card of their own, most English teachers will have applications, or they are available to download online.

Once a student is done with their book, they can return it to either the high school office or the Wadsworth Public Library.

PHOTO BY KATE MESSAM

With Wadsworth High School’s lack of resources for students in the media center, the Public Library is helping get materials to the student body.

McDonald’s looks for a fresh start

BY NATALIE MAHER

After 45 years of serving the community, the Wadsworth McDonald’s branch is looking for a fresh start. They plan to start from scratch.

“It is a total rebuild. The whole building came down and a new one will go up again,” said Isaac Machar, 11, a former employee of McDonald’s.

They tore down with not only the intentions to rebuild and leave the original layout and parking lot the same.

“In the process they have to fill the basement of the old store and redo the parking lot,” said Machar.

This is not the only McDonald’s branch that is getting torn down and rebuilt. The McDonald’s franchise plans to tear down and rebuild some of their 14,000 restaurants across the United States with their $6 billion budget. Though many will, all will not get torn down.

The ones not getting torn down and rebuilt will still acquire a makeover along with some updates. The franchise hopes to modernize most of their US

PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR

The inside of McDonald’s prior to the tear down.

branches by 2020. They plan to do so by updating dining areas and modernizing ways to order and pick up food.

At the end of the day, McDonald’s plan of reconstruction is directly affecting McDonald’s, but also the other neighboring restaurants surrounding it.

Madison Miller, 11, holds a job at the neighboring fast food restaurant Wendy’s.

“On the weekends it’s super busy,” said Miller. “The lines are to the street.”

Wendy’s now holds no competition from its neighboring McDonald’s company. The flow of traffic has increased and added business for Wendy’s.

McDonald’s plans to finish its construction by November of 2019.

Grizzlies Abroad giving students the chance to travel overseas

BY NATALIE MAHER

Students from Wadsworth High School had the opportunity to travel to France during the 2019 summer break through Grizzlies Abroad. This spring break a new group will get to experience Prague, Vienna and Venice.

France is known for fine dining, their bustling city and their architecture. While on the trip, the group got to experience some of French culture along with its tourist attractions. Through Grizzly Abroad, students had the chance to travel and see France’s wonders.

“I decided to go on this trip because I have always wanted to see France and travel abroad,” said Annie Black, 11.

Their trip started as soon as they landed. Once they met their tour guide, he took them around to some of the major landmarks such as the Sainte-Chapelle, Notre Dame, and the Latin Quarter.

They had an authentic cultural experience in France as they got to try many different types of food, experience a French market, and travel on the France Metro.

While there, they were able to visit many places including the

Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Orsay museum and the Loire Valley.

“The Palace of Versailles was interesting because it was so much older than anything we have in the U.S. and there was so much history there,” said Mary Watson, 12. “I loved going to the summit of the Eiffel Tower; the view was breathtaking.”

This coming spring break, a group will be flying off to visit Prague, Vienna and Venice. They will be gone from April 4 to April 12.

Leading up to the trip, the group will be meeting to discuss European culture, history and sample traditional European cuisine.

In total, it will cost each participant over $3,500. This will cover airfare, hotels, breakfast, visits to select attractions and dinner.

Some of these attractions include the Prague Castle, the Triple Bridge in Ljubljana, and St. Mark’s Square in Venice.

The group will have an authentic experience. They will be able to eat European dishes for every meal and learn about the different cultures.

Mary Watson,12, Annie Black, 11, Mara Budd, 11, and Jillian Cornacchione, 12, pose outside the Louvre Pyramid.

The group stops for a picture outside the Moulin Rogue.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY ANNIE BLACK

The first three days will be spent in Prague and from there they will move on to Vienna. After the two days spent in Vienna, they will move to Ljubljana for two days and from there finish their time in Venice.

H o u s e o f Repr es enta tive s opens i m p e a c hment inquir y on Pres. Trump

BY ANDREW CLARK

President Donald Trump could be facing an impeachment trial after an unnamed government worker blew the whistle on his phone calls with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.

A complaint about Trump’s actions in office has recently been released to the public giving accounts of events that have occurred between Trump and the Ukrainian President. The complaint details information from other government officials that have recounted facts and events that have occurred. The transcript itself was written by the whistle-blower.

“I was not a direct witness to most of the events described,” said the whistle-blower. “However, I found my colleagues’ accounts of these events to be credible... in almost all cases, multiple officials recounted fact patterns that were consistent with one another. In addition, a variety of information consistent with these private accounts has been made public.”

The transcript states that on a phone call on the date of July 25, President Trump had pressured the Ukrainian leader into actions that would help Trump’s 2020 reelection bid. These include, “Initiating

or continuing an investigation into the activities of former Vice President Joseph Biden...

Purportedly uncovering allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election... with a specific request that the Ukrainian leader locate and turn over servers used by the Democratic National Committee (DNC)... and meet or speak with two people the president named explicitly... Mr. Giuliani and Attorney General Barr,” said the whistle blower.

Along with highlighting the phone call and interactions with Ukraine and its officials, the complaint also states that senior White House officials took steps to restrict access to all records of the phone call. This includes the wordfor-word transcript of the call that was produced by the White House Situation Room.

“White House officials told me they were directed by the White House Lawyers to remove the electronic transcript from the computer system in which such transcripts are typically stored...

Instead, the transcript was loaded into a separate electronic system that is otherwise used to store, and handle classified information of an especially sensitive nature,” said the whistle blower.

The group poses together on the steps outside the Paris Opera House for a picture.

When the complaint surfaced, White House officials pushed for it to be released to the public.

Trump says the complaint is an “incorrect second hand” description of the call he had with the Ukrainian President.

This eventually led to the release of the transcript for the call between President Trump and President Zelensky.

“We’re trying to find out [who the whistle-blower is]... the statement I made to the president of the Ukraine... was perfect, it was perfect, but the whistleblower reported a totally different statement, like a statement that was not even made.... he made it sound terrible,” said Trump.

Outside of the call to President Zelensky, the whistle-blower complaint also brought light that U.S. assistance to Ukraine may be suspended.

On 18 July, an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) official informed Departments and Agencies that the President ... had issued instructions to suspend all U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.”

It is not known if this is directly linked to the requests the president gave to President Zelensky.

These accusations came directly

“I am looking forward to exploring Venice,” said Allison Hibinger, 11. “My parents visited there a few years back and the city looked like a beautiful place to be,” explained Hibinger.

These trips offered by the school

are some of the few opportunities students will be presented to travel to a completely different country.

“This trip could be the only chance I will get to see Europe and I am very excited for it,” explains Hibinger.

Steps of Impeachment 1. Congress will investigate the president and decide if they have made an impeachable offense.

2. Members of the House of Representatives will decide what they think should be a part of the articles of impeachment.

3. These articles will be presented to the judiciary committee who will decide by a simple majority whether to put the measure to a vote in the full chamber of the House.

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4. The House of Representatives will then vote on whether to impeach the president. A simple majority is needed for impeachment. The president is then impeached.

Removing the president from Office

1. After the president is impeached, a trial will be held in the Senate where the chief justice will preside over the trial.

2. After listening to the presented evidence, the Senate will vote on whether the president should be removed. 2/3 of the Senate must vote to remove him. from the whistle-blower complaint and brought to light the question of impeachment.

Since the release of this complaint, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry, though some think this to be drastic.

“The President must be held accountable,” said Speaker Pelosi.

“No one is above the law.”

This incident has caused many to form their own opinions on impeachment, President Trump and our government as a whole.

This includes students from WHS. JD Webb, 12, is against the

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impeachment of Trump.

“No, he shouldn’t be impeached,” said Webb. “It’s not going to matter, it’s almost the end of his term.”

Others believe that the president should be impeached.

Ian Marshall, 12, is for the impeachment of Trump saying its not the first time he has shown that he is unfit for office.

“I think he should be impeached,” said Marshall. “He has shown a repeated pattern of behavior that shows he is unfit to lead this country. Ukraine is just another drop in the bucket.”

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“Sock Hop”

Homecoming Proposals Excited Benny Miller (9) asked Rachel Murphy (10) to ride together at Homecoming.

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Kaden Rosenberger’s (11) night would be “Golden” if Olivia Vukovic (11) said yes to Homecoming.

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Ethan Kemper (11) got his birthday wish granted when Kaylee Moran (10) said yes to Homecoming.

Ethan Vukovic (9) would be missing a “link” without Kelsey Link (9) at the dance.

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Jazz Jackson (11) scored Dylan Weinreich (11) to Homecoming.

Photo courtesy of Ava Ralston PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMI SHAFFER

Mason Brugh (10) pinned a dance with Ava Ralston (10) to Homecoming.

Luke Loveless’s (9) goal was completed when Leah Schenkenberger (9) said yes to a dance.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LUKE LOVELESS

Zack Kidd (12) flasked Rachel Kellner (12) to Homecoming.

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Are you out of the loop? Are you wondering what all of these new trends are? This page will catch you up on everything you need to know about what is currently trending today.

TikTok is an app that has emerged in the past couple of years as another way to make short online videos, often times including music. The app has been compared to Vine and YouTube. Anyone can sign up and post different types of videos with a possibility of being hit with a lot of attention and fame.

Most of the videos posted on TikTok are of teenagers doing something funny with a soundtrack of random music. Similar to Instagram, these videos can receive likes and the users who create them can gain followers.

If a video gets enough attention, it can reach the “For You” page, which is a section of the TikTok app that shows trending videos from around the world that TikTok thinks one would be interested in watching, based on an algorithm that can understand what topic of videos that person enjoys watching, or watches most often.

Users like Riley Shriver, 11, have found popularity making videos on the platform. Shriver makes a wide variety of videos. “Some are comedy, some are beauty, and some are just random videos to have fun,” said Shriver, who started out making TikToks as a joke, thinking people would make fun of her.

Shriver has an astounding 48,800 followers, and 1.3 million total likes. She averages around 10,000-20,000 views per video, and her most viewed videos boast over 1 million. She has even made near $500 in revenue and donations from her fans.

“It’s just fun making videos for an audience that enjoys them,” said Shriver. “Some downs are that once you get a larger audience, it’s very hard to maintain that audience and make videos.”

Ever since the app launched in 2016, TikTok has grown to exceed a user base of over 500 million people, and has surpassed over 1 billion downloads. With over 75 million sign-ups in December 2018 alone, the video-sharing app shows no sign of fading anytime soon.

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Post Malone’s release of Hollywood’s Bleeding

On September 6, 2019, four-time Grammy nominated rapper, Post Malone, released his third studio limited play album, entitled, Hollywood’s Bleeding. The new album includes Malone’s famous hit, “Sunflower,” in which he collaborated with Swae Lee, and was also featured in the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse.

Other songs included on “Hollywood’s Bleeding” are “Saint-Tropez,” “Enemies,” “Allergic,” “A Thousand Bad Times,” “Circles,” “On The Road,” “Take What You Want,” “I’m Gonna Be,” “Internet,” “Myself” and “I Know.” Malone worked with Future and Halsey on the song “Die For Me,” SZA, on “Staring At The Sun,” and Young Thug on “Goodbyes.”

So far, reviews of “Hollywood’s Bleeding” have been mostly positive.

Jason Greene, an acclaimed music critic who posts reviews on Pitchfork.com, critiqued “Hollywood’s Bleeding.”

“Nothing about Post Malone suggests “career pop musician” but that is exactly what he has become,” said Greene.

Students at Wadsworth High School enjoy the album too. “I like the new album,” said Alex Dunn, 11.

“It’s better than [his previous album,] Post Malone’s new album Hollywood’s Bleeding was released Beerbongs and Bentleys.” on September 6, and is receiving positive reviews so far.

Mitchell Worthington, 10 “I like Post Malone’s new album.

My favorite song is either SaintTropez or Enemies.”

Ethan Hitch, 12 “I use TikTok, and I enjoy all of the content on the For You page.”

Morgan Rochat, 10 “I have at least 25 scrunchies, in all the colors and designs.”

What originally started out as just a thing to hold hair up has become one of the most popular design trends in recent months.

Scrunchies started becoming popular in the 1990s, but have recently made a comeback. While their intended purpose is to hold your hair up in a certain position, scrunchies also double as a stylish wristband. People wear them on their wrists when they are not being used in their hair.

Coming in many different colors and designs, it is no wonder they are popular and trendy with teenagers; almost everyone has at least one scrunchie in their collection. Even some teachers use them!

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Hydroflasks

Move over, YETI; Hydroflasks are the next big thing in water bottles. They keep your drink cold or warm, made of stainless steel, they’re stylish and popular with teens. Many generally see the typically sticker-covered water bottles everywhere: classrooms, sports practices, even on the beach...

Over the past couple of years, Hydroflasks have slowly emerged as a new trend. Most people are buying them because their friends have one, and because of the many different ways they could decorate it.

They are advertised to keep beverages hot or cold “hour after hour.” They accomplish this with their patented “TempShield” insulation, which uses vacuum insulation to ensure the temperature holds. They also have a “Powder Coat” on the exterior, which prevents condensation from forming, and also gives the user a solid grip.

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Online textbooks are more useful and appropriate OPINION BY CHRIS STEELE

As more technology is worked into the daily life of students, the use of electronic textbooks has become more useful for WHS. For the 2019-2020 school year, Wadsworth High School has decided to issue a chromebook to each of their students to use throughout the year. Along with the adoption of these chromebooks, many teachers have moved into using electronic textbooks.

These books are better than the normal textbook and many administrators are ecstatic to use these new types of books.

A huge perk of these E-books are the educational tools that go along with it.

“There are embedded videos, homework practice and

PHOTO BY CHRIS STEELE

Rory Detwiler, 10, becoming very frustrated and overwhelmed trying to study for his upcoming math test without his online textbook due to its lack of explanation.

adapted content for a student’s level in some of them,” said Michele Evans, the Director of Instruction and Professional Development for the Wadsworth City School District. “They offer the students a wider range of options and content that is more enjoyable and accessible.”

Another rather large advantage to using the E-books is that they are more accessible to students than normal textbooks.

“They can be used wherever the student goes if they have

a device,” said Mr. Austin.

“Students can’t forget their book at home or in their locker anymore since they each have a chromebook with them.”

The transition from traditional textbooks to E-books does not come as a shock for many, providing that the benefits outweigh the risks of them.

The online books allow many students to customize their own style of book to allow them to retain the information better.

For example, a student is able

to highlight and change the font size in most of the books while in traditional books, a student may not mark it up without having consequences. Many students also enjoy the fact that all their academic books can be accessed from any device with internet and do not need to drag around the old, crumbling textbooks.

“I like the idea of not taking home a big textbook with me every night,” said Katy Andrews, 12. “The online books are so much easier to use and I like being able to use them wherever I go.”

The transition also makes sense environmentally as well. If every school that predominantly had internet access for students made the switch from paper to online, the amount of trees cut down would drastically decrease.

If the entire school made the full switch from textbooks to E-books we would see an increase in students studying quality, the information would be more accessible, we would be saving the environment and we would save money to use for more important necessities.

What is your Opinion of online textbooks?

“They don’t always work so that can be frustrating.”

Megan Callahan, 12

“The upside of online is that I don’t have to carry a book to classes.”

Madyson Miller,11

Physical books are more accessible to students OPINION BY HALLE SHAEFFER

As chromebooks implemented throughout our school district,

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many classes are turning to online textbooks. Although online books can be convenient, they do not always prove to be effective in the classroom.

Many students would have to agree that having an online text makes taking notes and making markings in margins nearly impossible.

“I prefer print because I like to have the ability of highlighting and marking up texts to help me understand them better,” said Alyssa Talbac, 11.

PHOTO BY CHRIS STEELE

Senior, Cam Semancik, uses his online book to complete his work while junior, Rachael Robinson, prefers physical books to stay on task.

“Having an online book holds me back from being able to do what helps me the most.”

Online books can be appealing to students as they eliminate the weight of books throughout the day, but they do not always perform as planned.

“Often times the websites for the books crash or act up when I have homework requiring the book,” said Chris Callahan, 12.

“This can be frustrating because it leaves students helpless. When this happens you just have to hope that the teacher checks their email and gets back to you in time.”

The intent of slowly switching over to online resources was to make it easier for students to access their information.

Paired with Google Classroom, this system leaves no room for excuses for students to miss an assignment, in theory. With a lack

of consistency, students often have to stress over not having assignments completed.

“It’s hard to complete the work when the book website has errors,” said Hampton Arnold, 9.

Students who prefer physical books find that it helps keep them on task. Not having the distraction of online options, students are able to be more on task. The temptation of other tabs in class can take students’ attention off of the lesson.

“The majority of my time in classes that utilize online books are spent on the computer, not getting work completed,” said Allison Merhar, 12.

Throughout the new school year, with new technology implemented into the classroom, many students have already expressed their concern of having only online books.

Although not all students will agree on one thing, it is safe to say that not all students are happy about this change throughout the school. Sticking to physical books in our school would be most beneficial for students.

“It’s convenient to have all of my books on one device.”

Aiden Mendel, 11

“It’s easier to flip through the pages with a physical copy of the book.”

McKenna Jackson, 9

“It’s easier to only carry around a computer rather than multiple books.”

Brayden Kritzell, 9

Going all out for All In Day by wearing the t-shirt provided by WHS. This rebellion has caused Mr. Moore to doubt the All In Day program, as buying the whole student body matching t-shirts costs $10,000.

“Last year was the first year that people didn’t really wear the shirts,” said Moore. “We had a good portion, but it seemed to Every last Friday of the wane a little bit.” m o n t h Moore was unsure has been if the hefty cost filled with of shirts was music, ice r e a l l y cream and going to spontaneous be worth dance parties it, and he in the hallway. originally decided These glorious that students would days are called not receive shirts “All In Days”, this year. Asking him a single day if he thought students to relax and would be disappointed be reminded with his decision, and that high The 2018-2PHOTO BY BRIA he then realized that 01 NN ECERR All In Day was loved by school can the slogan “We9 All In shirt feA aBtu A red Believe ”. many. be more than just tests and homework.

Moore decided that All In Day While these days are generally would be continued after all. more fun than any regular day at Losing All In Day would be Wadsworth High School, it most devastating, and my grades would certainly could be improved. suffer without the monthly extra Not all students feel the same credit given out by Mr. Moore. way, as they refused to participate The main issue that has come with

All In Day is that some students absolutely refuse to participate.

While the program is relatively enjoyable, it most certainly could be improved. Grace Cornelius, 11, agrees, as she believes that All In Day tends to focus on sports.

“I think we could do more activities that many people like,” said Cornelius. “For instance, not everyone liked the basketball thing they tried last year.”

Cornelius believes that the activities do not target a large enough audience, as not every student at WHS has an aptitude for sports. She thinks that the activities should focus on more areas of interest such as performing arts.

Rylie Dudich, 10, experienced her first All In Day last year as a freshman. She was not as impressed as she thought she would be.

“I think it could be improved by maybe more of a competition between grades or homeroom classes with a prize for whichever class has the most people wearing a shirt,” said Dudich.

Dudich thinks that more excitement could be brought to the program if there was more of an incentive to wear the shirt so more

students participate.

Jess Reber, 11, thinks that the main issue with All In Day is the lack of organization. She was frustrated with the very few reminders the student body received so they could remember to wear the shirt on Friday.

“They need to make people more aware of when they are,” said Reber.

Reber said that there were PHOTO BY BRIANNA BECERRA several times when she had Whitney Fimple, 11, and Grace Cornelius, 11, are not even realized that it especially missing all in days this year. was the last Friday of the month.

There is no possible way that I There needs to be a better system could survive another school year of reminders when it comes to All if All In Day and the shirts were In Day, as some students forget scrapped. Remember these famous to participate rather than actually words: My Worth, Your Worth, Our choosing to not participate.

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student lot, we now have to pay $30 rather than last year’s $25.

This price increase is unreasonable, as we are not receiving any new benefits with the new price.

Jacob Machar, 11, was nowhere near pleased when he found out that he would have to pay $30 for a parking pass this year. He balances a job, schoolwork, and soccer practice, so he was reluctant to spend his own money on a pass.

“Schools such as Norton don’t have to pay for their parking

passes,” said Machar.

The new price seems to have come about for no reason at all, but Mr. Sieber claims that the money actually helps to contribute to funding in multiple areas.

“The money that we receive out of the parking permits is used not only for the parking lots, but for other things such as All In shirts,” states Sieber.

Some students have proposed other ideas to make the passes more worthwhile. Whitney Fimple, 11, has an idea that may make the pass more worth the cost.

“Maybe if the principals let us paint our parking spots people wouldn’t complain so much about having to pay for the pass,” said Fimple. “Being able to decorate our own spots would make it so much more special.”

Other school districts allow their students to paint their spots, so why not let WHS students do it as well?

While painting parking spots could bring about a new set of challenges for the student parking lot, it would make the passes more worth the

money. said Sieber. “For example, seniors Leigh Hillegass, 12, finds herself would park in green spots, so frustrated with the student parking we’ve thought about that.” lot. This is her second year of He says that a new system driving herself to school, and she would bring about new issues. believes that new things can be put When winter comes, the snow in place in order plows push snow into piles to make the lot in the student lots, sometimes taking up entire more functional. parking spaces. This “I would be would mean that a willing to pay student’s space may more money if it meant be overtaken by snow, that seniors and they would have could have Studen PHOTO BY B nowhere to park. ts h RI p r i o r i t y to show th ang this plac ANNA BECERR “One student losing at the A y bou ard in thei space would r car their ght a parking,” said pass. cause a whole domino Hillegass.

“The seniors could have different passes effect,” said Sieber.

A new price should also than juniors so they could park mean new privileges, but this closer to the school.” has not been the case so far.

Hillegass is not the first student to Whether it be priority parking express a want for segregated parking for seniors or even having the for the junior and senior classes. Mr. ability to personalize a parking Sieber says that students have been spot, something must be done asking for change for years. differently if administration is “There was an approach that charging students more to park was made a few years ago where this year. students asked for colored spots,”

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Parking passes are a yearly expense for many upperclassmen at WHS, but this year there was something new. To park in the

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The student parking lot at WHS allows juniors and seniors to have a place to park their cars while they attend classes if they are willing to pay the fee for a pass.

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Are you sleep deprived?

Irritability and mood swings

Having trouble waking up in the morning Sleeping in late on weekends Hyperactivity and nervousness

Restless nights, tossing and turning, the inability to fall asleep, these symptoms happen to the majority of teens each night.

Professionals say that teenagers need an average of about nine hours of sleep each night, but the reality is, most teens barely get a minimum of seven. One of the main causes for this disruption of rest is the overuse of phones right before attempting to fall asleep.

Every screen releases blue light into the eyes of the user. According to All About Vision, blue light emits a wavelength of around 400 nanometers, the same amount as the sun. Since most teenagers use their phones right up to when they fall asleep, the blue light confuses the brain into thinking it is daytime, creating restlessness and the inability to fall asleep for hours.

The majority of students at Wadsworth High School get around seven to eight hours of sleep each night, with an average of four hours and ten minutes of daily screen time.

Senior, Caitlyn McDougal, spends an average of six hours and eleven minutes on her phone daily, and sleeps around three hours every night.

“If it is a good night, I typically get two to three hours of sleep,” said McDougal. “If I can’t sleep I will usually go on my phone or watch Netflix.”

With this being the reality that most teens face, it can have a major impact on different aspects of their lives. The lack of sleep can affect concentration in school, it can create mood swings, cause teens to be more irritable and it can also increase nervousness and hyperactivity.

For senior, David Chirumbole, sleep comes easily, more than the average teen. He sleeps around eight to nine hours per night.

“I have around 30 minutes of homework each night, so I go to bed pretty early,” said Chirumbole.

“I only spend about three hours on my phone each day.”

Screen time overall affects more than just how much sleep an individual can get. Constantly being attached to a phone for hours at a time can cause fatigue in the eyes, visual impairment, lack of focus, inability to concentrate, an increase in migraines and can cause prolonged neck and back issues as well.

A study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, states that the constant use of online social

networking can, in some users, resemble symptoms similar to those seen during alcohol, drug and nicotine addictions. This makes the temptation of picking up a phone difficult to resist, and even harder for the user to put it down.

Health as a whole is wavering the longer teens are glued to their phones. Screen time should not be eliminated, but perhaps shortened and limited as to not hinder the long-term health effects on teenagers.

Having trouble staying awake during the day Needing to take frequent naps *If you relate to 4 out of 6 of these signs, you might be sleep deprived

Dr. Shelli Reed is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner, who works at Wadsworth Pediatrics on High Street. An interview was conducted with her to learn more information about the health concerns doctors have with the amount of screen time teens accumulate.

Varsity volleyball’s ties for suburban league title

BY EMILY KURTZ

This year, varsity volleyball began their season with a record very similar to last year’s. Players on the team see their new head coach, Jeff Walck, as someone to thank for the success they have seen.

W a l c k entered the volleyball program this year as the head coach with high hopes for the girls this season. He plans to help the team advance to the state tournament.

Wadsworth fell short of this goal last year in a District Finals game against Padua.

“We will strive to compete at the highest level every match,” said Walck. “We will compete for a league championship, and advance as far as possible during the state tournament.”

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The players are also pleased with how Coach Walck has adjusted their mindset to properly fit their goals for the season.

“Our coach has accomplished states many times with previous teams so he has embedded this to be our goal as well,” said Zufra.

“He encourages that we set our expectations to what we really want to achieve.”

Kacie Evans, a former Wadsworth player and school record holder for kills during a game, who now plays at the University of Georgia, has a lot of faith in this team.

Evans witnessed the amount of time the players put aside in the preseason to improve their game and she believes they have great potential.

“With the amount of experience from the seniors, they’ll have a lot to pass down

Evelyn Hadu, 12, serves to Hudson during one of the five sets the team had to play in order to earn the victory.

Some of Coach Walck’s plans include minor adjustments to the atmosphere of the team as a whole.

“We want a culture where each team member contributes to the overall success of the program, that on any given night, a different player may carry the team,” explained Walck.

With last year’s conference championship record of 24-2, this year’s team has a lot to live up to.

They are capable of going even further, but success won’t come without hard work, especially after losing star player Kacie Evans who was a vital figure for the Grizzlies.

This year, Wadsworth currently stands at a record of 17-2. The team possesses a lot of confidence about the direction in which the season is heading.

Seniors Lauren Zufra and Sylvia Reynolds both have growing confidence in their team’s potential and their new coach.

“We plan on going further than last year since we lost in District Finals, but it all depends on how we play and how strong we are as a team,” said Reynolds.

to the underclassmen,” said Evans.

“With all of the seniors returning and from all of the work they have put in over the summer, they look prepared to compete this season.”

Having six returning seniors has positively influenced the unity and trust that the players share on the team. Reynolds believes this has the potential to help them later on.

“I think it will help us in the long run since we have all synced

with our setters and everyone knows how everyone else plays,” said Reynolds. “There are six players from our team who have been playing together since middle school. Hopefully when we get into the tournament we can prove how strong our bond is as a team.”

Younger players have looked to the seniors for leadership and guidance throughout the season.

With the seniors leaving after this year, underclassmen have a lot to learn to bring with them next year. In order to follow in the seniors’ footsteps, Alyson Haydu is looking to obtain some specific skills to help her in this transition.

“I really hope to learn how to pull the team together in difficult matches. The seniors have been through four years of wins and losses, therefore they should know how to unite and play as a team,” said Haydu.

Throughout the rest of the season, Haydu would like to see an improvement in terms of communication on the team.

“I hope our team can finally communicate better,” Haydu said. “It’s already improved so much but I know communication on the court can get so much better.”

Haydu has become a major part of the team over the past few years. This year she even managed to land herself a story in the Gazette by sports writer Brian.

“I wasn’t expecting it at all,” said Haydu. “I was so thankful that Mr. Brian was kind enough to write about me. I made sure to thank him personally and shake his hand.”

After another victory on senior night, varsity volleyball tied Nordonia for the Suburban League title.

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Varsity volleyball huddles together right before the beginning of their home match against Hudson, where they fought for five sets in order to gain the victory.

Varsity girls’ tennis has faith in young team after tough season

BY EMILY BRANDYBERRY

After the loss of several seniors last year, varsity girls’ tennis had a competitive season, finishing 10-10.

In addition, the team will be suffering another major setback this year due to the graduation of seven seniors. However, with many underclassmen gaining valuable varsity experience this season, the team remains hopeful.

The team was led by senior captain Gabriela Heideman, a four-year letter winner, who has been playing for nine years.

Heideman plays first singles for the Grizzlies and has taken a the new role as captain this year. She stepped up this season to lead the team and stand as a role model for the underclassmen.

“It has been a really great opportunity,” said Heideman. “I take this role very seriously and I try to lead by example for the younger girls on the team.”

On the other side of things, the varsity tennis team had three sophomores playing second singles, third singles, and second doubles. The girls made the jump from JV to varsity this past year. They had to work hard at practice to intensify their game. They had to adapt to varsity’s faster pace while also taking a leadership role for the other underclassmen.

“The transition from JV to varsity was a lot harder than I thought it would be,” said Chloe Porter, 10. “Tennis is all about your mindset, if you start getting down on yourself, you continuously lose points.

However, my teammates help me with what I’m doing wrong and cheer me on no matter what the score is.”

One of the most important

aspects the girls had to balance this year was finding a happy medium between having fun and working hard. They strive to work hard at all times, but also find ways to have fun, such as playing games at practice and going out to eat after matches.

“Some strengths of our team this year is that our players are very focused and hardworking,” said 10 year coach, Kristy Nichol. “I feel as if our team has done well while gaining

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Gabriela Heideman, 12, looks to return a shot against Brunswick at the varsity A tennis team’s first match of the season which they won 3-2.

valuable experience.”

Every year, Nichol has two main goals for the team: Win Suburban League and send girls to districts.

The team competed at the Sectional tournament at Springside Racquet and Fitness Club on October 2 and 3 where the doubles team of Jillian Cornacchione, 12, and Haleigh Saylor, 12, along with Heideman, 12, advanced to the second day.

Although they fell short at Suburban League, one of Nichol’s goals became a reality on October 3 when Heideman beat Brecksville’s Erica Nie to advance to districts.

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The Varsity Girls’ tennis team poses for a picture after placing 7th at the Highland tournament on Saturday, September 2.

Grizzlies building mindset for success in football and life

BY JILLIAN CORNACCHIONE

After some hard-fought battles that left Wadsworth in dismay, the Grizzlies plan to use these setbacks as motivation to get back into the competition. As of now, the team stands at a record of 3-2.

This year, Wadsworth football has the potential to be an outstanding team, and has many notable players to keep an eye on.

Justin Todd, Wadsworth’s head coach, notes that the seniors especially stand out from previous years.

“They are very business-like in their approach to school, life and football,” said Todd. “They never allow their emotions to raise or lower among the baseline. It’s the most emotionally mature group

of seniors I have coached.”

The seniors play an important role on the field. Their hard work at practice and during games sets the standard for the underclassmen on the team.

“The upperclassmen really help set an example of what a leader should be like,” said Logan Seme, 11. “They set the tone every week.”

The players’ commitment to the sport is shown through the amount of time they put into improving not only their football skills, but also their football IQ, allowing them to be ready to perform in a variety of game scenarios. Whether it be practicing for multiple hours a day, studying film or learning new and complex plays, all

of the hard work it takes to be on the team pays off under the Friday night lights.

“My hope is that our players will maximize their personal and collective potential as the season progresses,” said Todd.

“I always look forward to the preparation that takes place Monday through Thursday; it’s actually my favorite part of the season. Contrary to most people’s belief that Friday’s would be my favorite.”

Wadsworth football has had some strong competition this year that has tested them greatly on the field. The odds have not always ended in favor of the Grizzlies, but neither Wadsworth’s coach nor the players are planning on backing down anytime soon.

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The team is especially striving to get back on their feet before playoffs. They are preparing both mentally and physically for some of the hardest competition they will endure this year, and know that victory will not come without a struggle. However, one thing is for sure; they are not going down without a fight.

“We have put a lot of hours in preparation for this season, so not only do I trust my teammates to get the job done, but everyone on the team has the same mindset: it’s not over till it’s over, “ said senior captain Jack Grice.

Although Todd is hoping for a good run in the playoffs and enjoys the feeling of accomplishment after a hard-

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fought win, it is not his number one priority as a football coach.

“I’d like for each of my players to leave our program with football being one of the great memories in their young life, to share an unbreakable bond formed with their teammates and coaches that lasts a lifetime,” said Todd. “We want to make sure our players take more away from our program than strategy and football skills. Most important, we want to model the way to be great members of a team while laying a foundation to become better husbands and fathers.”

The next time the Grizzlies will take the field will be on October 11th at 7:00 in Cuyahoga Falls.

The next home game will be on October 25th at 7:00 at Art Wright Stadium.

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Trey Shaffer is the quarterback for the Grizzlies. He has been playing football for nine years. Early on in Shaffer’s football career, his father played a huge role in motivating him to reach his highest potential. His father is the driving force behind his strong passion for the sport.

“It is his love and it is mine as well,” said Shaffer. “I’ve always wanted to be great at football because of him.”

After high school, Shaffer plans to continue his athletic career but is undecided as of now on where he will go.

Jack Grice is the middle linebacker for the Grizzlies. He began playing football at the age of eight. Grice is grateful to play the game he loves, all the while building strong relationships with his coaches and fellow teammates.

“It is a brotherhood, a family,” said Grice. “We fight with each other, laugh at each other and at times dislike each other, but at the end of the day, we all come together and fight for each other.”

He is looking forward to the rest of the season and welcomes the tough competition that is set to come Wadsworth’s way. After high school, Grice plans to continue playing football in college but has not yet committed to a school.

Mason Fortner plays left tackle and halfback for the Grizzlies. He has been playing football ever since he was five years old. For as long as he can remember, Fortner has found a great adoration for the sport.

“My favorite part is definitely hitting people and the camaraderie in the game,” said Fortner.

As graduation nears, Fortner is looking forward to one last season with Wadsworth displayed across his chest and plans to do everything in his power to make his senior year the best one yet. After high school, Fortner hopes to go to college to pursue a marketing degree, as well as receive a full ride scholarship to continue his athletic career.

Logan Egleston is the offensive lineman for the Grizzlies. He started playing football about the time he was seven years old. His favorite part about the sport is the contact.

“I am a stoic on the field, the next play is what keeps me positive,” said Egleston.

Along with a positive mindset determined for greatness, Egleston’s teammates are one major driving force behind his motivation on the field.

“We’re close, it’s a tight-knit bond that really can’t be going anywhere else,” said Egleston.

After high school, Egleston plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to study history and political science.

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The start of the school year welcomes not only new students, but also new teachers to our school. One of the newest staff members is Mrs. Flory, an intervention specialist.

Before teaching, Flory worked at Walt Disney World for one year where she made some of her favorite memories.

Her job was to be different characters and her most proud accomplishment from this experience was when she got to

be Mickey Mouse in a parade.

After graduating from Crestwood High School, she decided to continue her education at Kent State University with a focus on becoming an intervention specialist.

This is her ninth year teaching in total but Mrs. Flory has spent the other eight years with another district in Portage County.

“I really like helping students be successful,” said Flory.

“Whatever I can do to help them be the best they can be is why I chose to do it because I think all students can learn given the

right tools. My job is to help make those tools accessible to them.”

Mrs. Flory has some classes that she just teaches small groups and has others that she goes into the classroom and works with the teacher and students in that room.

Mrs. Flory’s biggest goal this year is to get settled in the high school because she has previously worked with 6th graders at a middle school. The change has been good because the high schoolers are more independent and she is not constantly keeping track of all their work and supplies.

year as a teacher because he had a long term subbing position at Highland the previous year.

He teaches American history and world history and he is now coaching cross country and girls track as well.

Mr. Humrichouser went on a few different mission trips when he was in high school.

One to Philadelphia and one to New York City.

“That kind of showed me that we all have passions for things and I think we can definitely help other people through our passions,” said Humrichouser.

“So I have been very grateful through teaching and through coaching and my own running

to come in contact with a lot of unique and interesting individuals and it has given me a lot of avenues to help people.”

These trips helped him realize that he wants to make a difference in students lives.

“I think learning in high school that even as a high school student I can make an impact, really motivated me as I grew older to go into teaching and coaching and yeah, you’re going to come in contact with people, but how are you going to be more intentional with your impact,” said Mr.

Humrichouser. “Not everyday is going to be great, but how are you going to try to impact at least one person in a positive way.”

Mr. Humrichouser is trying to establish a routine at the high school and trying to get to know everyone. One of his goals to become more connected with the community.

He is really excited to see his students in settings other than track and collectively knowing all his students. He wants to create real relationships with his students.

imagine going to school and not taking it. Then I thought, maybe I’ll give teaching a try and found out I’m pretty good at it. I got to discover not only do I love French, but I love sharing my passion for it with students. It’s the best of both worlds.”

She also discovered that she really likes teaching teenagers.

Madame Stratton teaches an introductory French course at the middle school and French 1 and French 4 at the high school.

A new challenge for her this year is that she is used to being the only French teacher, but she has really enjoyed being able to work with Madame

May and have the ability to speak French with other passionate people.

Something that helped her become who she is, was that she learned a lot from watching the adults in her life and what decisions they made and how that affected their lives.

“I decided early on that happiness is a choice and I choose to live a life where I am satisfied,” said Stratton.

“It’s not always possible, but that’s a big thing. I watched a lot of people be miserable when I was growing up and I don’t want to live that way.”

For Madame Stratton this is a big year of change for her and she is learning how

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Humrichouser means “house of music” in the German language. He may not be teaching music, but Mr. Humrichouser has been the assistant coach for boys cross country at Wadsworth high school for the past year and is ready to take on the next challenge of being a history teacher.

Mr. Humrichouser went to school at Ashland University and majored in integrated social studies. He graduated from college in 2017 and he was hired last year at Wadsworth to be the assistant coach for boys cross country. This is his second

BY LAUREN SATINK

Madame Stratton is taking on the position as one of our French teachers at the high school. She is excited to be teaching a foreign language to the students and working with the challenges that come along the way.

Madame Stratton studied education at the University of Akron and has a total of 24 years of teaching experience.

“I think I was just born to it,” said Stratton. “I took French in high school, fell in love with it, kept taking it in college because I just couldn’t

“One of the things that helped shape my path to being an invention specialist is that it’s okay to be wrong,” said Mrs. Flory. “It’s okay to be different. Embrace that. That is something that I try to show my students.”

This year she is excited to help her students be who they are and love what makes them different just as she learned to do.

Flory is looking forward to being a part of Wadsworth high school, helping students, and instilling the love of learning that she has on her students and in the school.

to work with the introductory French class because she is writing the curriculum as she goes into the course. It’s a lot of preparation, but all the changes have been positive ones. In the end, it is all worth it to her if it means she can live out her love for French on a daily basis.

Her major goal this year is to help her French 4 students pass the seal of biliteracy test.

They are really focusing on improving their speaking and writing.

Madame Stratton is extremely happy to be a part of the Wadsworth family and is thrilled to be doing what she loves.

BY LAUREN SATINK

Finding the best of both worlds, Mr. Milano is excited to start his first year at Wadsworth High School teaching physical science and geology to the students as well as being the coach of the lacrosse team.

Mr. Milano achieved his degree in biology and went back to school to get his master’s degree at Cleveland State.

Mr. Milano decided on biology as his major because he has always enjoyed science. It was

able to give him the answer to a lot of “why” questions that he would ask as a kid. He liked the idea of being able to understand the inner workings of how this whole life thing works.

“Even though I’m not teaching biology, which is kind of the sad part,” said Milano. “I do like teaching physical science right now, we have a wide range of topics that we can hit and we can answer a lot of those questions that kids may have and we have enough time that we can go back and review, we can actually have

a really good engaging, learning atmosphere in the classroom.”

After his undergraduate degree, Mr. Milano took a really bad job in Cleveland and that caused him to think about what he really wanted for his life.

Education kept coming back and back to his mind and that’s when he decided to get his master’s degree at Cleveland State.

“Now that I’ve been here, I’ve had 3 or 4 times where I’ve been walking around teaching and I pause because I can’t believe that this is my job,” said Mr. Milano.

“I honestly feel that this is where I’m supposed to be.”

Mr. Milano really wants to survive this year and he is looking for a huge year of growth. He is excited to not only teach the students science, but also give them skills that will help them with the rest of their high school career and in the world. He wants to become part of the Wadsworth community and he is looking forward to lacrosse season.

This year we welcome seven new teachers to Wadsworth high school, one of them is Anthony Boytim. Mr. Boytim comes to us from Maple Heights.

“This is my eighth year teaching, I spent my first year teaching in South Carolina, and six years in Maple Heights,” said Boytim. “I wanted to come to Wadsworth because of

the community and the quality of the education system. I hope to further my career and give my students a solid support system and a good foundation in math, for my freshmen, strengthen their math skills and help the seniors get their graduation requirements out of the way.”

After graduating from Brunswick high school, Mr. Boytim attended Ashland University where he graduated with a bachelor degree and a double major in math education

and mathematics.

“I wanted to be a teacher because I wanted to do something I wanted and I love to do,” said Boytim. “Working with kids, and helping to shape their lives and be an impact on my students. I think it is helpful to use the problem solving skills and to build their brain to think in different ways, the math they may not use but the strategies they use may help them down the line.”

He hopes that he can insert a flipped classroom technique,

is great, seeing everyone and feeling comfortable is a good feeling as a new teacher.”

Miss. Virgin wanted to become an intervention specialist because she always knew she wanted to be a teacher.

“I fell in love with being able to make a difference in kids’ lives,” said Virgin. “I majored in special education, mild to moderate is more of my specific field, I’m K-12 though, but have always wanted to teach high school, so this is my end goal right now. I do want to go back

and get a further education, but I’m not exactly sure what yet.”

Growing up in Wadsworth and experiencing the great school district is why it was such an easy choice to come back.

“Wadsworth is an awesome school district,” said Miss Virgin. “The staff and faculty are great, the kids are great, and the athletic department is great, and Wadsworth as a community is so welcoming and you feel like you’re at home.”

Although, returning to Wadsworth as an employee

instead of a student has some downfalls.

“It’s really weird, I’m still trying to get used to it,” said Miss Virgin. “I still find myself calling my colleagues ‘Mr. and Mrs. a lot just because I have had them as teachers, so I’m slowing getting into a first name basis.”

She is excited to begin her career at Wadsworth high school and grow within her profession.

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Alongside the multiple other new teachers this school year, Wadsworth alumni, Aubrey Virgin has returned to begin her career in education.

Miss Virgin is beginning at Wadsworth High School as an intervention specialist for her first year ever teaching.

“I graduated from Kent State in May,” said Virgin. “I graduated from Wadsworth High School in 2015, I am an alumnus, so coming back home

BY AXEL MUELLER

Coming to Wadsworth High School this year as a biology teacher is Bree McNeil. For Mrs. McNeil this is her 18th year teaching.

In previous years she has taught at Rittman, wrote the curriculum for an online school, and in the past two years she worked at Sacred Heart. She has also taught a variety of science classes in the past.

This year Mrs. McNeil will be

teaching 9th grade Honors and Academic biology.

“I want to instill a love for science in my students,” said McNeil. “I would like to help them to value science and the natural world around them.”

Mrs. McNeil graduated from Ashland University with a degree in Biology and Toxicology and with a minor in Chemistry.

In 2018 she was named the Medina County conservation teacher of the year and in 2019 she was the Ohio conservation teacher of the year.

“My kids are here and I’ve

always heard great things about the school and I wanted to be a part of it,” said Mrs. McNeil.

Throughout Wadsworth high school’s history many state recognized teachers have taught here. Many teachers choose to

one where the students do the notes at home and then during class do more practice with him.

Wadsworth High School requires many teachers and faculty to help educate the upcoming generation of students.

Mr. Boytim is looking forward to helping students succeed in math this year.

He hopes to share his love for math and encourage his students to find a similar passion to his own.

teach at Wadsworth high school due to the past history of our academic Recognition and the standard set for our learning ability, Mrs. McNeil hopes to continue the legacy created at Wadsworth high school.

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The Off Broadstreet Players travel to Narnia

BY SARAH SCOBEE

Find your closest lamppost because The Off Broadstreet Players are going to explore Narnia in the play adaptation of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. These adventures will take place October 24-26 at 7:30 in the WHS Performing Arts Center.

Mrs. Pernod and Mrs. Baxley are working together to direct the show.

“It is a big name so we are

hoping to draw in big crowds,” said Pernod.

Over the show weekend, the cast will put on four shows.

There will be three evening shows Oct. 24 through 26 and one matinee on October 26.

“The audience should look forward to a children’s book to come alive on the stage,” said Mikayla Looper, 12, who plays Fenris Ulf. The classic children’s novel comes alive to tell the story of four children exploring

the mystical land of Narnia and its fantastic creatures. A game of hide and seek leads four kids to a fantasy land called Narnia, and they are destined to be “the chosen ones.” The group is determined to defeat the evil White Witch with help from Aslan the lion and the creatures of Narnia. The play follows their struggles to restore Narnia to its former glory.

The play is set in a winter scene in the 1940’s, and the plot of the story only spans one day in the real world but a much longer time in Narnia. The set will include the lamppost, which is pivotal in transporting the children to and from Narnia.

“The drama

department has rented a new winter backdrop to use specifically for the play,” said Pernod.

They are hoping to go for a more minimalist set in order to put focus on the characters and not take away from the seriousness of the story.

The actors will be portraying concept creatures, which means their costumes will allow for an understanding of which creature they portray without using head pieces or intricate costumes.

With less than a month to go, the cast is beginning to put the final details into place to make this show fall into place.

“Rehearsals are going really well,” said Issac Machar, 11, who plays Aslan. “It could be full of surprises.”

Look out for The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, October 24-26. Tickets will be sold for eight dollars for adults and five dollars for students sixth grade and under. Come enjoy a show for all ages.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MAZIE SHAFFER

The cast practices the big battle between Aslan the lion and the White Witch, where some cast members are frozen in place.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. SHIPLEY

Dice are very vital to the game, as players and the Dungeon Master use them to help make decisions within the game to further the story.

way you are. You can be your own person, make your own personality.”

The restrictions for character creation are very small, which leaves room for loads of creativity. Someone can leave the world behind for a bit, and just be whatever they want to be.

“It’s good for that theatrical person and it’s also good for that very shouldered person because that maybe gives them a reason to come out of their shell and be a little bit crazier,” continued Shipley.

With this being said, the club is very welcoming. One is not judged on whether or not you know the game, or even if you have ideas or not.

“It’s a very wide open club, very welcoming,” concluded Shipley. “I think everybody that comes in feels welcome. Nobody looks at someone and says ‘oh you never played before, we don’t want to help you’ but we’ll

help anybody if you have never heard of it before. If you’ve heard of it recently, we’ll help you roll characters and understand the game.”

Dungeons a n d Dragons requires player to really go to the depth of their imagination and explore many new topics. It requires creativity, logic, and an overall willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone and have fun. For those who want to try something new and explore the world of storytelling, this club is for them.

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Wadsworth High School is starting a new club based on popular a roleplay game that has been played throughout many years, the game of Dungeons and Dragons. The game is quite special in its own way. In a roleplay game, one does not have to be themselves. They can anyone they want to be. Doing this, it is like an escape from

reality. A chance to be something else, someone else.

“D&D is the acting of a character you get to make in a fantasy world that no one ever has seen,” described Aria Benson, 11.

Dungeons and Dragons is bigger than most people would think. It is a complex game, filled with so many options and situations that allow the player Mainly, the game requires creativity and an open mind. Even so, it is not closed to just one kind of person.

“It is a great opportunity for social interaction when different groups of kids no matter if you’re the academic kid or sports kid or band kid or whatever, anyone can play. It’s all game on cooperation and problem solving,” said Mr. Shipley. “You can be something that you’re not.

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BY JULIE WELLERT

Bruin Staff

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For students at Wadsworth High School, technology in the classroom comes far from shocking.

Beginning with the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy in fifth grade, we have been warmed up to the idea of having a more tech friendly school environment for some years now.

As phones are being looked down upon and chromebooks are the new “big thing” in our education, we are constantly surrounded by screens.

For teens, social media and phone usage is a normal part of everyday life, but for some students it can be all consuming.

Even before the introduction of chromebooks, many students were far from the suggested hours of sleep due to the blue light in phones. With laptops being used more frequently, students have a higher risk of health issues due to technology.

Social skills can also suffer as a result of the environment we have developed over the past few years.

The struggle of having a more tech friendly environment

is that many students suffer from a lack of sleep, less social interaction and struggle to stay focused in class when given a chromebook.

Out with the phones, and in with the chromebooks can be beneficial in a classroom setting, but when students are not being supervised, not everyone can stay focused on their work.

After the day is over and students lay in bed at night, the light from their phones can hold them back from getting the best possible sleep. The blue light given off makes our brains believe that we are taking in sunlight rather than light from a phone.

Within the school day, students are bombarded with screens, whether it be phones, computers, Promethean boards or our portable chromebooks, all of this screen time does nothing but hurt teenagers.

In aspects of health, social situations and sleep, it can cause issues for many students at Wadsworth High School.

Often times, the convenience of screens can leave student health overlooked.

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Right Above: Quarterback Trey Shaffer, (12) throws a pass during warmups before home game against the Highland Hornets.

Right: Jazz Jackson, (11) watches from the sidelines ready to go in and fight for the Grizzlies.

Left Above: Running back, Barret Labus, (11) jumps up for a pass during warmups.

Left: Quarterback, Jake Russell, (12) poses for the camera during warm-ups.

Left: Cole McComas, (12) runs for the ball as a corner back for the team.

Right: Joey Valeri (11) poses for the camera .

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Friday Night Lights

Vaughn, (11) and Jamie Alexis Berentz, Grizzlies r ou re fo be ther (12) pose toge on September ster Generals played the Woo -17.

6th, winning 20

Michael Jackson, (12) stands ready on the line.

The sun sets at Ken Dukes Stadium in Medina, Ohio as the Grizzlies battle the Medina Bees on September 13th.

Ben Lily, (12) an offensive lineman for the Grizzlies, stands ready to fight against the Wooster Generals.

From Left to Right: Seniors, E’anna Won, Alyssa Mascolo, Katie Cox, and Aniya Harris, stand in the student section ready to cheer on The Grizzlies at the season opener against the Highland Hornets, Grizzlies beat the Hornets 42-20.

Above: Juniors, D ylan Weinreich and Emma Lar j cheer on th e Grizzlies at the game agai nst the Woost er Generals.

Right: Offensive lineman, Adam Stevens, (12) stands ready to go in at the first home game against the Highland Hornets.