The Bruin- March 2006 by Wadsworth Bruin

Wadsworth High School

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March 2006

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1870 - 2005 Wadsworth City Schools: “Celebrating 135 years of Excellence in Education”

Volume XXXI No. 6

Class takes steps toward graduation BY LAURA MYERS

Many sophomores find the thought of graduation hard to grasp. After all, it is still over two years away. However, sophomores took a huge step towards their commencement last week as they took the required Ohio Graduation Tests. The tests, fondly referred to as the OGT’s, were administered from March 13-17. The five different areas tested were writing, reading, math, social studies, and science. “The science and history tests were harder this year,” said sophomore Brooke Babyak. Sophomores took practice tests last year as freshmen. Although the tests taken this year count only for the class of 2008, freshmen took practice versions of the test while the sophomores were taking the real thing. Last year, the first year the OGT’s became required for graduation, 78.9 percent of all Wadsworth sophomores (class of 2007) passed every test. Seniors and juniors who passed all five tests last year were not required to come to school until 10 a.m. during OGT week. Otherwise, the bells could have interrupted the students who were testing. This late start time made classes 25 minutes long. The short classes proved difficult for many teachers in their quest to impart the same amount of knowledge in half as much time. However, none of the students were complaining. Most upperclassmen took advantage of the late time by sleeping in and going out to breakfast. “I went to Alexandris for some good cooking,” said junior Sam Polk. The OGT’s placed a marker on the sophomores’ trails to graduation. With these difficult tests behind them, the class of 2008 is almost ready to face the real world.

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Spring forward

The beginning of spring brings many exciting events for students

Spring Fling scheduling Students plan for warm presents timing issues days of Spring Break BY MICHELLE MCCUNE

BY LAURA MYERS

Unlike dances in the past, this year students had the option to choose what type of dance Spring Fling would be. It is traditionally formal; however, students had the option of voting for a semiformal, carnival-style, or decade-themed dance. Surprisingly enough, students turned down the alter- Formal dances prove to be one of high school’s highlights for many. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLAND BAILEY native options. Tickets are $10, and the theme day before Spring Break as is New York City. Decorations well. Many students are leavwill be organized by Student ing with friends or family that weekend for their Spring Council. Since the girls’ basketball Break destination. This is the third consecuteam’s state tournament was held the same weekend as the dance, tive year that complications the administration decided to such as those above have postpone the dance until Friday, sprung up for Spring Fling. Last year, the dance was March 31. This gave students the freedom to go to the game know- scheduled the day before ing that they would not miss the Easter, creating a problem for many students who planned dance. Because school does not let on spending time with their out until 2:38 p.m., students will families. The year before that, a have only a few hours to get ready for the dance. This could prove varsity boys’ basketball game to be problematic for students, was held the same day as the especially girls, who often require dance. This created a serious several hours to get dressed, get problem for those wishing their hair and nails done, and then to attend both the game and Spring Fling. eat with friends or a date. Along with other issues, The SAT test is another issue for many. There are only three many juniors have decided to tests left this school year, and forego Spring Fling because one is given April 1, the day after Junior Banquet is just around Spring Fling. A good night’s rest the corner. The cost of a new is essential for optimal scores, dress or suit and a ticket stops so many are forced to forgo the many from attending both. Despite these issues, the dance to be at their fullest potenturnout is expected to be tial for the test the next day. March 31 is the last school good, as always.

Though the Ohio weather has been above freezing for nearly two weeks now, most students are dreaming of sun and sand. Spring Break, which takes place from April 3-7, gives boundless opportunities for escape to warmer climates and more exotic locations. “I am so excited about going on vacation over Spring Break,” said junior Teryn Wessel, who is going to Florida during the week off. However, sunny vacations are not the only activities students plan to take part in over break. Many students use this time to visit colleges, ﬁnalize summer plans, or simply catch up on some much needed sleep. Sophomores may well use the week to extend their recovery from the dreaded Ohio Graduation Tests. Still others are spending Spring Break at the high school, training for track, tennis, baseball, or softball. “Our track team has three meets that week,” said junior Dave Carter, a distance runner. Whatever they decide to do with the time off, many students are excited for break because they simply need a change from the

Entertainment Page 3

Features Page 8

Hop aboard the Black Pearl with this preview of Pirates of the Caribbean 2.

Find out how the young academic elites spend their free time.

monotony of their daily routine. Even teachers recognize the importance of Spring Break, the only break since President’s Day. In fact, many teachers plan to lighten the homework load for the week. “My senior composition kids have worked hard, so I am giving them a break over Spring Break. Pun intended,” said Mrs. La Monica, who also teaches Latin 2, 3, and 4. Spring Break is normally associated with the celebration of Easter; this year, however, Spring Break ends a week before Easter. This means that there is also no school on Good Friday, bringing the total number of April days in school to 14 (assuming no snow days). After Good Friday, however, there is not another break until Memorial Day. This places even more importance on Spring Break, as it is an opportunity to recharge for the last few months of school. This may delay the inevitable onset of “spring fever” so that students can stay sharp through the important fourth quarter. Whether students are going away or staying home, sleeping, studying, or sprinting, Spring Break should prove beneﬁcial to everyone.

In Memoriam Wadsworth High School salutes Mr. Saylor for his hard work, dedication, and thoughtfulness to students, staff, and visitors. Saylor battled cancer for over a year, all the while giving words of advice and inspiration to those around him. These words include the motto of WHS :

Mr. Ron Saylor Beloved counselor and friend

Pictures Pages 6-7

Feel the excitement of state tournaments from many different competitions.

PAY IT FORWARD SEE STORY ON PAGE 8

Arts & Clubs 13

Read about the Business Co-op’s success at tournaments.

Editorial

March 2006

Letters to the Editor I want to say that Mr. Shepard is a great teacher. He has had quite an inﬂuence on me throughout high school. Throughout the class, he manages to keep government fun and interesting. Mr. Shepard has even predicted the next Republican nominee for president, Tom Ridge. The man is a genius, and I think that he should consider public ofﬁce. Dan Kipfer, 11 I think the assignment book for students is great, but as passes, they are not working. Students use other students’ books or have

lost their own book. I miss my wooden pass with Mr. Goddard Rm. 707 carved in it. Years ago, it doubled as a paddle. Mr. B. Goddard Science Teacher I was wondering why it is necessary to be pulled out of the middle of class for a cell phone. It seems that a situation like that should wait until, at least, study hall. The right thing would be to let the student actually try and learn something, right? Maybe that makes too much sense. Chris Van Hauter, 11

I think it is very stupid for people to be complaining about all of the “gothic” kids in our school. I do not think it is a big deal at all. Stop complaining about what kids look like; they do not say anything about the way you dress. It would be like them saying there are too many people who dress “preppy.” Just think about it. Tasha Paluscsak, 12 I am not surprised that our school was able to experience what it would feel like to live in a black hole. The blackout has ﬁnally proven why windows are so important in each classroom. But at least there were ﬂood lights. Jeffrey Harsh, 12

Pay It Forward Club Student of the Month Shelly and Zack

Shelly tutors students almost every morning in the library. Zack taught the Business Management classes LCD instructions on Home Inventory.

Editorial

Let there be light!

The Brewin’ Debate Should students be punished by administration for rules that are broken outside of school? NO

YES

BY DREW KNIGHT

BY ZACK BUDINSCAK

Students should be punished for laws that are broken outside of school. Everyone has to be responsible for his own actions. From school to work, people can feel repercussions for actions taken outside of the school or business. High school and college students alike have terms they have to follow outside of school. Students can lose the privilege to participate in extracurricular activities and lose scholarship money. Many students’ educations are dependant financially on clubs or teams that they belong to. Students represent the school they attend and should put pride toward making themselves and their school look good. Laws that are broken outside of school should result in consequences with school officials. People may be fired for participating in activities outside of the workplace, and it should be the same for students. Discipline for out-of-school activities should make students think twice before making stupid mistakes.

Students should not be punished for rules that are broken outside of school. If a student is outside of school, he has the right to do whatever he wants. It is the job of parents to control their students’ out-ofschool behavior, not the administration. As long as the rules that are being broken do not affect the freedom and safety of other students, the administration should not punish the students in school. A student should not be punished if he breaks a rule outside of school and off of school grounds. The administration should not be able to step in and enforce its beliefs and rules upon students. Parents are the rightful punishers of students who make mistakes outside of school. Parents are the people who inﬂuence their children the most. The bottom line is that school rules should be enforced on school grounds. Outside of school, though, the administration has no right to punish students for rules that are broken outside of school.

Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Kate Hudson Associate Editor-in-chief: Emily Hoover Front Page: Page Editor: Laura Myers Reporter: Michelle McCune Editorial: Page Editor: Drew Knight Reporter: Zach Budinscak Music/Entertainment: Page Editor: Brad Mueller Reporters: Amy Jarvis, Cody Valiente Speakout: Page Editor: Trevor Day Reporter: Scott Siesky Opinion: Page Editor: Kristi Havens Reporter: Zach Berger Features: Page Editor: Shelly Anderson Reporter: Aaron F. Mueller News: Page Editor: Courtney Harris Reporters: Ryan Renacci, Cody Steigerwald Picture Page: Page Editor: Dan Grassell Reporter: Tommy Kaminski Photographer: Nick Jack Variety Page: Page Editor: Katy Wilson Reporter: Jesse Mooney Arts & Clubs: Page Editor: Rochelle O’Neil Reporters: Kat Little, Alli Macko Sports: Page Editor: Justin McInturff Reporters: Kyle Snoke, Josh Snyder Ads/Business Manager: Laura Hlavaty Asst. Business Manager: Garrett Wienecke Copy Editor: Claire Davis Asst. Copy Editor: Rochelle O’Neil Proofreaders: Newspaper/Yearbook I classes Cartoonists: Drew Knight, Zack Budinscak, Ryan Renacci, Brad Mueller, Kate Hudson Adviser: John Gramuglia

Put away the pencils. Close the books. Forget about school for one whole week. It is ﬁnally time for us to relax and revel in the blissful sample of summer we call Spring Break. In a few days, many will ﬂee the town of Wadsworth and venture onto foreign terrain. Some will vacation with family and friends on a cruise, private beach, or other lowkey area. Whereas, it is inevitable that both college and high school students will travel to more popular spots, such as Cancun, Panama City, Daytona, and New Orleans. Though the appeal of warm weather, white beaches, and shopping opportunities may encourage some to travel to these areas, many respond to the more alluring aspects: availability of alcohol, lower drinking age, party scenes, and ease of “hooking up.” According to an American Medical Association survey, 83 percent of women increase their participation in binge drinking, and 74 percent increase their sexual activity during Spring Break. In addition, 74 percent say women drink on spring break as an excuse for “outrageous’’ behavior. Furthermore, 91 percent of these women complain that television broadcasts and videos like Girls Gone Wild perpetuate a negative stereotype of women. Though women are the centralized subject here, men also encounter dangers with binge

PHOTO COURTESY OF CNN.COM

Spring breakers let loose

First leaky ceilings, now blackouts. What’s next?

drinking, alcohol poisoning, and sexually transmitted diseases. Clearly, security and safety are major issues during Spring Break. So, what is being done to lessen rape, fatal injuries and death by alcohol poisoning, and other dramatic occurrences similar to these? Many may not realize that if you are caught drinking and do not have a legal form of identification, your parents are notified and you are placed on the next flight home. You or your parents are expected to pay all of the expenses, subsequent fines, and legal fees. Though the police try to control the tragedies that often occur while drinking, students should police themselves. Even if you vacation to areas where the legal drinking age is 18, by choosing to drink, you are choosing to put yourself in questionable situations. Spring Break may grant you a week of relaxation, but find a way to relax without jeopardizing your safety.

Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body. This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the advisor. The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene, or excessively disruptive to the school process. The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed, or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. Because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.

Music/Entertainment

March 2006

Welcome back to The Caribbean, lads BY CODY VALIANTE

Ahoy, matees! It is time once again to set sail in the Caribbean with everybody’s favorite beloved pirate Captain Jack Sparrow. On July 7, Walt Disney Pictures will release the much anticipated film Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley. Dead Man’s Chest is expected to sweep the nation and is already being dubbed as Film of the Year. With breathtaking scenery and an all-star cast, it is hard to believe otherwise. Dead Man’s Chest is the spinoff to the blockbuster hit Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl which dazzled movie watches and racked in dozens of awards. The film grossed $305 million in the U.S. alone and made hundreds of millions more when released worldwide. Dead Man’s Chest is predicted to shatter the numbers the original set. The first was based on villainous pirates who scavenged the Caribbean seas. The movie teamed together English blacksmith Will Turner and pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, a nationally

renowned and locally respected pirate. Jointly, they must set out to take on the sea’s most perfidious pirates; led by cursed Captain Barbossa. Their mission to save Elizabeth Swann, the love of Will Turner’s life. In Dead Man’s Chest, Jack finds himself in more trouble when he finds out he owes an unpaid debt to Davy Jones and his army of sea phantoms. The thing is, Jack owes Davy his soul. Now, he must find a way to save himself from becoming one of them and suffering forever. “I am really looking forward to the second Caribbean movie. By the looks of the trailers being shown on television, it appears it is going to top the first.” said pirate enthusiast Danielle Fisher. Dead Man’s Chest is not set to release until July7, but the pirate crave has already swept the nation. Currently in stores, you can buy folders, pencils, clothes, and even Kellogg’s new Pirate of the Caribbean cereal. Movie fans are not the only ones eager about the upcoming movie. The star of the movie Johnny Depp is more thrilled than anyone on becoming Jack Sparrow again, “I went through a de-

compression period after the ﬁrst ﬁlm,” he said. “If you’re really connected with a character, you always are to some degree. You miss the guy. You miss being that person. The only thing that was in the back of my mind was the hope that there would be a sequel some day, so that I could meet him again. Now there is, and I am as excited as ever.” said Johnny Depp. Depp has starred in many strange but memorable roles. However, he openly admits that Jack Sparrow is by far his favorite. “I am a huge fan of Johnny Depp. Some of his movies although different at times, are amongt my favorites. But by the looks of Dead Man’s Chest, I believe it will top my all-time-favorite list. I can’t

wait.” said senior Tyler Grace. Depp and company just recently finished filming Dead Man’s Chest, and have already embarked on the third Pirates of the Caribbean. They are currently filming the triology in the Bahamas. “We are shooting scenes in the third movie without even knowing what the heck we are doing. We just had to film the third, it is just too good of a series not to” said director Verbinski. After the third they will probably stop, but no one knows for sure. With all the hype and publicity aside pirates ye be warned; on July 7th, Captain Jack is back!

Captain Jack and the crew are back for another wild adventure. PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLOG’S PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN CEREAL

Justo Lamas inspires high school students throughout United States BY AMY JARVIS

Traveling from high school to high school throughout the United States is not what a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina could imagine himself doing. It certainly was not what Justo Lamas planned on doing either. Growing up, family and religion was a major part of Justo’s life. Attending church every sunday with his family was a must. His family was really involved with the church, and Justo admired his father for his dedication. Church is where his love for

music began and where his stage fright was conquered. As a young child, Justo had asthma and a terrible stutter, which caused him to be extremely shy. In church, while he was singing, he overcame his fear and started to become more comfortable with himself. As he got older, he discovered that he would like to pursue singing professionally. He began to take vocal, dance, and theatre lessons in order to hone his performing skills. Not long after, he started to perform at clubs

in Argentina. Through his hard work and dedication to performing throughout Argentina, he was soon noticed by a few record labels and his career was soon on its way. Throughout his teen years, he traveled to the United States and started to organize a program to help kids learn Spanish. Now he has joined Pam Kaatz, and they have expanded the program to positively help and inspire kids to learn Spanish and make positive decisions in their lives. He has toured in over half of

Say ‘hello’ to Hellogoodbye BY BRADLEY MUELLER

Huntington Beach High School student Forrest Kline never thought twice about the synthesized power pop songs he made on his computer. That is, until his simple songs got on mp3.com, and a fanbase began to grow for what would become Hellogoodbye. Hellogoodbye began playing in local concerts in front of crowds consisting of hundreds of people without even having a release out yet. The band is notorious for having shrill outﬁts, a do-it-yourself attitude, and close relationships with their fans. Kline (vocalist/guitarist) and Jesse Kurvink (keyboardist) had Parker Case, who later formed JamisonParker, accompany them on the drums for live shows. Now, Marcus Cole has jumped on as the bassist, and high school drop-

California band Hellogoodbye stops to pose while having a super fun day at the beach where they shot their video for “Shimmy Shimmy Quarter Turn.” PHOTO COURTESY OF www.purevolume.com

out Chris Profeta replaced Parker Case on the drums. In 2004, the band released their first CD, Hellogoodbye, led by their first single and first video “Call n’ Return.” After recovering from a car accident while on tour, Hellogoodbye produced a home DVD titled OMG HGB DVD ROTFL (Oh my God! Hellogoodbye DVD, Rolling on the floor laughing!).

The band was also featured on MTV’s The Real World: Austin, gaining them a lot more popularity nationwide. Hellogoodbye recently released their second music video for the song “Shimmy Shimmy Quarter Turn” and is working on their full-length debut, due out this year on Drive-Thru Records.

the United States and has no plans Also, he is a great performer all of stopping. For the past couple while teaching kids spanish in a years Spanish 4 students at the constructive way. high school have had the chance to go see Justo perform and learn his educational songs. Each student that has gone has said that they have enjoyed themselves and that it was a great thing for a student in the process of learning Spanish to experience. Justo is proving himself to be a great and positive inﬂuence to Justo Lamas dancing with his wife Evangenlina. kids of all ages. PHOTO BY www.justolamas.com

Speakout

March 2006

Students

Mr. Knapp because he is an excellent teacher. The speeches and lectures [he gives] are really great! -Morgan Blackburn, 9

In 8th grade, my pre-algebra teacher Mrs. Lawrence really inﬂuenced me because she told me that I could accomplish anything. -Holly Reeves, 9

Mr. Beery because we learned... -Sarah Poling, Monica Shaw, Shanon Smith, Anne Hereda, 12

Mrs. Lawrence has inﬂuenced me the most. She was the best middle school teacher ever. She was sweet and taught everyone not to give up. -Kayleigh Dyckson, 9 Mr. Dennison because, well, he’s the man! -Courtney Ray, 11

Which teacher has influenced you the most throughout your schooling career, and why? The teacher who has inﬂuenced me the most has been Mr. Yaggi. He is very helpful in trying to get you to work hard and understand. Also, he believes in you and makes you “pound the rock” everyday. He even does push ups if you get something right! -Brittany , 9 Mr. Postak inspired both of us to always further our math education. -PDM Dropouts Katie Stugmyer and Chelsea SirLouis, 12

Mrs. Lance for her wonderful wisdom in the new age of software and for teaching me about P drives!

-Brent , 12

Both Mrs. Csaky and Mrs. Zagar have inﬂuenced me the most in my schooling career because they taught me how to act and learned me English real good. -Sara Bowen, 11

-Evan Rozlog, 12 Mr. Shepard has to be one of the greatest teachers in all of existence. Frankly, I’d nominate him for a Nobel Prize.

Mr. Recupero because he is very nice, calm, and has been the best teacher I have ever had! -Ethan Demiter, 11

-Nate Davies, 11 Mr. Callaghan has inﬂuenced me the most throughout high school. He is a great teacher and has helped me prepare so much for college.

Mrs. Csaky. Every time I have a problem or issue, she’s always there. I’ve learned a lot from her, on and off the stage. She is never too busy to help me with a problem. I get a lot of my techniques from her. She is my role model.

Señora Beavers has been my most inﬂuential teacher. Her creativity is remarkable, and she has introduced me to the love of my life: Justo Lamas! -Jamie , 12

-Scott Landerholm, 12

Mr. Hadgis because he worked us very hard, and he helped us out even when we were frustrated with playing our instruments. He has really prepared me for the future. -Lindsay Knotts, 12

Teachers

If you could be one student for a day, who would it be, and why? I would be Scott Siesky. His schedule is incredible! He has days when school does not start until 10:00 a.m. He casually walks the halls in sandals, while drinking coffee. Most of all, I just wish I had his hair. -Mr. Johnson

I would want to be Drew Constantine. He is extremely intelligent, a fantastic athlete, and all the girls love him. He is living the dream! I also wouldn’t mind being Matt Wenger, so I could grow a wicked cool mustache. -Mr. Hamilton David Crowley: State Champ, Division I. Who else? -Mr. Recupero

I would be any of our athletes that worked extremely hard and earned the honor of participating in a state tournament. Wrestling, indoor track, and girls basketball - what a great high school accomplishment! -Mrs. Lance

Aristotle - why? His teacher was Plato. Plato was the guy who invented Play Dough, and I like Play Dough. -Mr. Kibler I would be Justin Doyle because I am curious about what goes on in his head. I would probably have a very interesting day! -Mrs. LaMonica

I would be Emily Brede so I could ﬁnally hit my 3-point shot. -Mrs. Baxley

Megan Tanner because she always appears to be happy! -Mrs. McIlvaine

I would want to be just like my four favorite students: Anne , Shanon, Sarah, and Monica. Never before have I had four students with the truly unique combination of personality, wit, beauty, intelligence, and ... Okay, I quit. I tried to write that with a straight face, girls. -Mr. Beery

Opinion

March 2006

Heads I win, tails you lose It is hard to ﬁnd a truly unselﬁsh person in society

Above are all examples of unselﬁsh acts and organizations such as a mother, soldier, teammate, Red Cross, and Salvation Army. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.REDCROSS.COM

Selfishness g o e s as far back as throwing a hissy fit w h e n y o u r KRISTI m o m OPINION STAFF makes y o u share one of your toys in the playpen with another child. Selfishness is not something everyone grows out of, like wetting the bed. As a matter of fact, the world seems to be getting more selfish everyday. People in society seem too concerned with their own welfare or interests, and seem to have little or no concern for others at all. There are also parents who do not make their children share, which contributes to the problems later concerning selfishness. Parents who overlook offenses and pamper their children, instead of punishing them for their mistakes, are letting

children dominate them. They place the child in control and insensibly teach them to be self-centered. Many people are selfish to win the quick approval of the public. They also seek position and power for themselves. People like Martha Stewart will lie, steal, and cheat to get what they want, without regard for others. Many people try to find happiness through the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. Little do they realize, or seem to care, that their friends and family become unwillingly involved in the suffering and effects of drug abuse. Partaking in that lifestyle, they also destroy themselves and their character. It is selfish to try to get rid of your own unhappiness through alcohol and other drugs while hurting other people in the process. Many thinkers believe that selfishness is normal. From Darwin to Spencer, people are seen as ruthless and greedy, from their deepest roots. “Life is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short,” said Charles Darwin. Too often this becomes true. I

truly believe that there are several people in our society who would look out their window and see an elderly neighbor struggling to mow their lawn. Regardless of the fact that they would be fully capable of doing this good deed, they are too wrapped up in their own life to have any concern for another person and lend a hand. It is hard to find a truly unselfish person anymore. Society honors those who are unselfish. For instance, soldiers who sacrifice their lives in battle are among those given highest honor. People are recognized for their sincerely unselfish deeds, but these people are hard to come by. Selfish people are oblivious to the negative consequences of their actions upon their friends and loved ones. They abuse the patience, trust, and good will of people whom they come in contact with. The next time you think about being selfish, consider what might happen if you choose to be unselfish. Chances are, you will feel better about yourself and will be given more respect.

question it. You were the one who did not know, then you go and question it. Just not cool, dude, just not cool.

paste in the middle. Then, you get half the toothpaste towards the nozzle and the other half is at the bottom. You squeeze the toothpaste from the bottom, people.

“I ﬂip out everytime someone chews with their mouth open. My friends do it on purpose just to make me mad. AHHH!” said junior Sara Bowen.

2. I hate when people chew with their mouth open. When you politely ask them to stop, they do. However, ﬁve seconds later, they are doing it again. If the person is a sibling, it makes it worse because he or she will proceed to chew loudly right in your ear.

3. I hate it when people borrow something and do not give it back. If you are going to use something that is not yours, give it back when you are done. That is just common courtesy. “Yeah, I let my friends borrow my clothes sometimes, and they never give them back,” said junior Alex Serfass. “I am lucky if I ever see them again.”

Berger’s bickers about life Everybody has something or m a n y things that really grind t h e i r gears. ZACH F o r OPINION STAFF some, t h e s e pet peeves are really simple. Whereas, for others, they can get complex. Here is a list of the top things that really grind my gears, along with some from other people.

In School 1. I hate it when the middle school drive does not get plowed well enough or when there is ice all up the hill. I have seen many people get stuck going up that hill. The trafﬁc is already bad, and when that happens, it gets even

worse. Going along with that, I also hate it when someone drops off his or her child/sibling at the same time as you, and “race” you to “the turn,” so that they can take it ﬁrst. What is wrong with letting someone else go? Honestly, it is not that hard. 2. I hate it when the lunch ladies mix the mash potatoes with the fries. I mean, come on now, it is not that hard. There are little bumps in the tray that separate these things. 3. I hate it when you are walking in the halls and you say “Hi” to a fellow student, and he just gives you a little smile and nothing else. People, just say “Hi” back, or even give a head bob. The half-second smile is not cutting it these days. 4. I hate it when someone asks you what you got for an answer. Then you tell them, and they question it. If you wanted the answer, you can have it. Just do not

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5. I really hate it when kids who do not play any sport critisize a sport. If for some reason they cannot participate, then it is understandable. But the people who say, “Oh man, our team sucks. I can’t believe they lost.” That is ridiculous. If you think they are bad, then get out there and show them how it is done. “Kids who criticize a team when they do not participate really does grind my gears,” said business teacher Mrs. Lance. Those ﬁve were some examples from a school setting. Now, it is time for pet peeves based on things not school related.

Out Of School 1. I hate it when someone in the house squeezes the tooth-

“I flip out everytime someone chews with their mouth open. My friends do it on purpose just to make me mad. AHHH!” -Sara Bowen, 11

4. I do not like it when somebody urinates on the toilet seat and does not clean it up. “Lift up the toilet seat boys. Do not be lazy. Girls, I do not know how you gals do it, but you do it too. Stop.” said freshman Logan Kilbride. 5. I hate when people cut in line. They walk in front of you and act like they’re doing nothing wrong. Then they even have the nerve to talk to you. You just cut me, so do not talk to me. You are making me very angry. When they do not know you they just sit back and stare at you. They keep looking over their back seeing if you noticed. Yea, I noticed. There are many things that make people really mad. Somethings are very complex like the middle school drive ordeal; others are very simple. Either way, people have their own little things that really grind their gears.

Picture Page

March 2006

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1. Janet, Justin , and Alex take a break from their hard work 2. Senior Dan debates his way to a victory. 3. These three young ladies relish their time as princesses at the cosmetology tournament. 4. Junior Kristi smiles with excitement as she warms up before the state semi-final game. 5. Derek takes a breather during his State Tournament match 6. Tiffany is exstatic to show off her cosmetology skills. 7. Jeff prepares to make a sweet move to lock his opponent. 8. Senior standout Dave shows off his intense side as he prepares to win the State Championship match. 9. Junior Jen looks to pass the ball during the final four of the state tournament. 10. Sultan flashes peace signs to demonstrate a victory. 11. Senior Laura relishes the chance to play in Columbus at the State Tournament. 12. Eric, Mrs. Mathews, and State Champion Jon take a break from all the fun to pose for a picture. 13. Senior Jordan agressively takes down an opponent. 14. Sophomore Dru mentally preparese for his first state wrestling match. 15. The “Sea of Red” waves its spirit fingers as it cheers on the Lady Grizzlies. 16. The Final Four Lady Grizzlies make substitutions as sophomore Britt prepares to shoot a pair of free throws. 17. Leslie and Ben show their excitement for the upcoming competition.

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Features

March 2006

MALE STUDENT OF THE MONTH

NAME: Scott Favorite Teacher: Mr. Callaghan Favorite Class: AP Calculus Advice: Enjoy life and root for the Steelers!

Saylor’s life leaves lasting impact BY AARON F. MUELLER

Although Mr. Saylor passed away on February 25, 2006, it is likely his legacy will never be forgotten. For many, it is hard to imagine a better guidance counselor, let alone a better man. Saylor suffered from a rare cancer over the past couple of years, yet he managed to leave a lasting impression throughout his community. Everyone seemed to have a certain respect for him, mostly because he earned it. “He would go out of his way to help anyone at anytime,” said Mrs. Miller. “He was such a nice guy.” Last year, students raised money to fund a trip for Saylor and his family to go to South Carolina, Saylor’s favorite vacation spot. It now seems as if that was the least people could have done to repay him for all the good he brought to the world. Perhaps the most prominent

Baby Geniuses dominate academics, extracurriculars BY SHELLY ANDERSON

In the movie Baby Geniuses, infants have the upper hand on intelligence. Completely matured and educated adults are mocked by these extremely gifted babies. Walking into the first period calculus class, one enters a similar situation. Calculus is the highest math course available, so it is an achievement to be in the class as a senior. However, three of the 42 students in the class are just sophomores who are also enrolled in Honors Analysis. Sultan Ahmed, Ethan McCourt, and Matt Zhu are all sophomores in the A.P. Calculus class. Also, they have all managed to maintain “A” averages each grading period. In addition to these three, junior Jon Losh has already taken the course and scored a perfect five on the A.P. test. Ahmed is unique in this trio because he skipped first and eighth grade. Ahmed may seem condescending at first, but it is usually just his sarcastic sense of humor coming out, which he expressed when asked when his advanced intelligence was discovered. “I suppose [my parents] realized it when the principal of my elementary school suggested I skip first grade,” said Ahmed. Despite his dedication to education, Ahmed still has time for other activities. He is involved in Speech and Debate, Junior Statesmen of America (JSA), Academic Challenge, French Club, and he is a member of the soccer team. Outside of school, he plays soccer, basketball, and video games, reads, and hangs out with his friends. Ahmed hopes to be accepted into an Ivy League school and to become a doctor or an engineer. Another student interested in engineering and well-known for excelling in academics is Jon Losh. He is a junior and has al-

ready taken all math and science courses available at WHS except A.P. Chemistry, which is new this school year. Besides these classes, Losh has taken Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus, Intro to Elementary Classical Physics, Intro to Philosophy, and Linear Algebra Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics at the University of Akron. One might think it would be difﬁcult to take college courses when surrounding students are years older, but Losh has not had any trouble settling in these classes. “For the classes I’m advanced in, the people have been friendly partly because I try to be nice,” said Losh. Like Ahmed, Losh is also involved in Speech and Debate, JSA, and Academic Challenge. He is a peer tutor, HUDDLE leader, and Latin Club vice-president. Another Latin Club member who has done very well in school is Ethan McCourt. He has taken all available honors classes for sophomores plus Honors Analysis, A.P. Chemistry, and A.P. Calculus. McCourt does well in all of his classes, but everything does not always come easily for him. “The hardest course I have taken is Music Appreciation/Theory because I am musically impaired,” said McCourt. McCourt stays busy when he is not studying or doing homework by hanging out with friends or

memories people have of Saylor stem from the inspirational speech he delivered to the student body in 2005. Saylor preached his belief in living everyday to the fullest and how to “Pay It Forward.” “Paying It Forward” deals with the concept of doing something kind for someone else, without expecting something in return. It was clear that Saylor was a man of his word, as he lived by this saying as well. While it has made quite an impact, the “Pay It Forward” concept is certainly not the only thing people will remember about Saylor. His relatives in the school, those who had him as a counselor, and his co-workers developed an especially close relationship with him and have fond memories. Ms. Allison, a fellow guidance counselor, remembers all the cheer he brought to work each day. “He was a big time OSU fan

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with a great sense of humor, a quiet sense of humor,” said Allison. She also went on to say, “He was a very spiritual man. He didn’t preach it, but lived it. He was a very good friend, and I miss him very much.” So far, in memory of Saylor’s legacy, there has been a “Pay It Forward” banner in the hallway. However, there certainly are other ways to commemorate what Saylor has done. Recently, many people have come forward with their own ideas and some are being considered. When asked what he thought would be an appropriate memorial, senior Ryan Walker said, “In the courtyard, maybe a plaque or a pedestal dedicated in loving memory of Ron Saylor.” Regardless of what memorial is constructed, Saylor will be missed and his passing mourned. Thanks to the life of Mr. Saylor, though, our world became a better place.

NAME: Andrea Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Khoury Favorite Class: Honors English Future Plans: Attend Miami University

The four brains of Matthew , 10, Ethan , 10, Jon, 11, and Sultan , 10 are better than one in working toward an answer to this difﬁcult math problem. PHOTO BY SHELLY ANDERSON

playing tennis, video games, and cards. He is on the tennis team at the high school and is a member of Key Club. Another standout sophomore is Matthew Zhu. He also has taken all honors classes available to freshmen and sophomores. He is taking A.P. Calculus and Honors Analysis this year. Math is Zhu’s best subject. He very rarely misses any questions on the tests in calculus; these tests are frequently curved several points, but Zhu always scores above the curves. In ﬁfth grade after his parents received his Iowa Basics Test scores, Zhu was allowed to skip some math courses. Like the other sophomores, the math and science areas seem to be his stronghold. “Either of my two honors English courses would be the hardest course I’ve taken so far,” said

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Zhu. Zhu, along with Losh and McCourt, gives a lot of credit for his success to his parents. McCourt said, “I believe that my father has been the greatest inﬂuence upon me.” Losh praises both his parents in saying, “My mom gave me all the practical know-how I’d never ﬁnd in books, and my dad gave me knowledge in politics.”

In a similar way, Zhu’s parents have had an inﬂuence on him. “My dad is great at math, and my mom is great at everything else. They always encourage me to excel,” said Zhu. In many ways, these four students are very similar to the rest of the student body. Although their intelligence may seem intimidating, they, like the rest of us, still deserve the greatest respect.

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News

March 2006

Gas of the Future

BY CODY STEIGERWALD

Biodiesel is the wave of the future. This fuel and those like it are going to revolutionize the way we move people and products. The effects will undoubtedly change status symbols and alter the landscape for generations. Biodiesel is not new, dating back to the 1800’s and the diesel’s birth. It was in fact the intended sort of fuel for the engine. Transesterification of vegetable oils is the technical term. Senior Aric Stano claims to use more than 25 gallons a week of conventional fossil fuel. At $2.35 that is over $58. “I would definitely go diesel if I could get it for less than a quarter a gallon!” Says Stano. Indeed, biodiesel can be made for about $.30 a gallon from used fast food fryer oil that is free if you simply ask nicely. Rather than spending thousands on expensive and inefficient hybrid cars, go for any diesel engine, get your hands on some cheap, efficient, environmentally-friendly biodiesel and reap what others sow.

Google ﬁghts to compete against its biggest rival, Microsoft Corporation BY RYAN RENACCI

At the time when Yahoo! Inc. became the first established and widely used search engine in the world, Larry Page and Sergey Brin were becoming acquainted at Stanford. In 1998, this duo would create Google, a condensed, clutter-free search engine. Approximately eight years later, Google has evolved from the dwarfish one-page website into a powerhouse of information and an abundant source of online tools. Besides its use as a search engine, Google has many services, which include a branch that searches for specific products on sale; this branch is known as “Froogle.” Other services include book, image, news searches, and a university search, which lets the user search a specific school’s website. It also has a number of Google tools, including a toolbar, an online “blog,” email storage, and a tool called Google Code, which is used to download APIs and open source codes.

However, Google is not ﬁnished with its creation of new tools and services. At the beginning of March, notes of an upcoming Google tool were posted on the search engine by accident. These notes, which described a new storage service called GDrive, were deleted because they were not yet intended for publication.

The notes discussed Google’s desire to host data such as ﬁles, emails, bookmarks, and pictures for every online user. “We already have efforts in this direction in terms of GDrive, GDS, and Lighthouse, but all of them face bandwidth and storage constraints today,” the notes stated.

Eric Schmidt (left) became the CEO of Google in August 2001; Bill Gates (right) is the founder of the Micosoft Corporation. PHOTO COURTESTY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG AND MICROSOFT.COM; PHOTO CREATED BY RYAN RENACCI.

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The service is, as Google spokeswoman Lynn Fox said, a new way to enhance Google products for its users. Undoubtedly, the GDrive will give users an infinite amount of storage space. Furthermore, the service would allow users to gain access to their files wherever they are. Google hopes to let users open these files from computers, laptops, cell phones, and even personal digital assistants. One thing Google spokespersons have left unsaid is that the more users who store files on GDrive, the less they will need Microsoft’s desktop service. This would play an important role in its hope of gaining strength against its only rival: Microsoft Corporation. However, Microsoft is not letting its guard down. This company also has a few ideas to help promote itself, including desktop voice integration, a new search engine, and a new project titled Origami. Whether Google or Microsoft comes out on top, it is certain that the consumer will benefit.

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What an exciting month it has been. One couldn’t help getting caught up in all the excitement. The wrestling team again finished in the top ten in the State, with Derek Foore finishing second in the state and Dave Crowley standing proud as a State Champion. During the same weekend at the Gymnastics State Tournament in Columbus gymnast Chelsea Sir Louis placed 9th in All Around, and was mere hundredths of a point from winning several events. What a great career! The girls basketball team made us all proud and united our community as they made the final four and took us all on an exciting ride to Columbus. Our Career Tech programs also fared well at State Competitions, as did our Speech and Debate team, with Jon Losh also earning the honor of State Champion. We are very proud of all of the students who represent Wadsworth High School in their various activities and competitions. On March 16 we took the opportunity to thank all WHS students. Our staff hung stars recognizing their many talents on Incredible Kid Day. We are very lucky to be at Wadsworth High School, and I appreciate all our students and staff do to make this a great place to work and learn. Go Grizzlies!!

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March 2006

Top ten spring break destinations

BY JESSE MOONEY

It is that time of year again, and students say it could not have come soon enough. That is right; Spring Break is just around the corner. Many students and their families are planning to leave this wonderful state and travel to anywhere but here. Although families know they are traveling, many have the common question of where to go. Here are the top ten Spring break vacation destinations: 1. Cancun, Mexico– The excitement is high, the beaches are white, and the water is nearly clear here. Scuba diving, fishing, golfing, and shopping are all at a premium here. 2. Dominican Republic– This place has it all: scuba diving, white-water rafting, surfing, cascading, a clear ocean, and much more. 3. Paradise Island, Bahamas– This is Paradise on Earth. Things to do here include snorkeling, fishing, tennis, golf, basketball, one of a kind shopping, Club Rush for the teens, and massages and spa treatment for the adults. It may be one of the best vacation places to travel to as a family. 4. Las Vegas, Nevada– It is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. because of the diverse activities and endless fun. One can ride a roller coaster at the top of New York, New York, watch knights joust at Excalibur, and watch pirates fight at Treasure Island, all while everyone over 21 has their fun in the casinos. The possibilities are endless. 5. New York City, New YorkCentral Park, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Coney Island, Shea Stadium, Broadway, and Yankee Stadium are all great places to visit

while in the greatest city in the World. 6. Lake Tahoe, CaliforniaThere is so much to do. Including: skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are things for the cold-blooded. For the beach-goers, there is jet skiing, parasailing, and scuba diving in crisp clean water. 7. San Francisco, CaliforniaTouring Alcatraz Island, walking the Golden Gate Bridge, shopping, and eating in Fisherman’s Wharf, and riding the infamous Trolley cars to Chinatown are all memorable times for any family. 8. Hilton Head, South Carolina– The sun is blazin’, and you can always get some grub at the Salty Dog Café or go to the beach and get some sun and ride the waves. Charleston and Savannah are within close driving distance, so you can go there and see the sites. 9. Daytona Beach, FloridaThis is one of those rare destinations where you are guaranteed to never be bored. The fun-filled activities range from canoeing, jet skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, parasailing, surfing, and just chillin’ on the beach, and getting a tan.

“Daytona Beach is a wonderful escape from the cold weather in Ohio.” - Jen Thomas, 11 10. Chicago, Illinois– Take a walk down Michigan Avenue and see all the sites: Michael Jordan Café, Nike Town, Pier 31, the Hancock Tower, the Sears Tower, ESPN Zone, and the Sea Dog. You can go and see a Cubs game at old Wrigley Field or have some laughs at The Second City.

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Senior Vince hugs his 1992 Dodge, which he received for his sweet sixteen. Not many guys are this open to public display of affection toward their cars, but to Vince, “Old Bessy” is worth it! BY KATY WILSON

Rollin’ into school each day, senior Vince Greczanik hauls many friends to class, but not in style. His 1992 Dodge truck is a mighty ﬁne piece of work, sporting two different colors: white and rust. “It is the stereotypical [piece of junk],” said Greczanik. Unlike many sixteen-yearolds, Greczanik was one of the lucky ones. “My father bought it new in 1992. However, I inherited the truck and all of its problems on my sixteenth birthday.” Referred to as “Old Bessy,” this truck is quite intimidating to others on the road and has the looks to prove it. “The exhaust system leaks, and it is very, very loud,” stated Greczanik. Like any older car, “Old Bessy” is not free from common

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inconveniences. “It gets less than 15 miles to the gallon, and it burns oil like crazy.” Many problems have also started to occur due to Old Bessy’s age. “The tailgate is permanently shut, the left turn signal does not work, the color of the driver’s side door does not match the rest of the truck, and I can’t run it through the car wash, otherwise the remainder of the paint will come off.” If this is not enough to make you wonder if his truck is truly a Junk of the Month, Greczanik also adds that if he could change one thing, it would be to add a parking brake. “Old Bessy is a manual. With-

out a parking brake this can cause many problems,” added Greczanik. Besides all of “Old Bessy’s” issues, she leaves many people pondering, “Why keep this lovely piece of junk?” Not only is “Old Bessy” sure to get the most economical price on gasoline, but Vince states that with car insurance as low as his, “Old Bessy” is deﬁnitely worth every penny. It is a fact that Greczanik’s mighty truck qualiﬁes as yet another Junk of the Month in our very own high school parking lot.

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Sports

March 2005

Upsets headline March Madness

George Washington guard Omar Williams expresses disgust in GW’s loss to Duke on March 19th. PHOTO COURTESY OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.

BY KYLE SNOKE

It must be March again, because the trash cans just got a little bit fuller. This excess garbage seems to come around every year

during this time, as many people’s March Madness brackets ﬁnd their way to the waste basket. This year is no exception, as mine, along with many others,

found their way there earlier then usual. No worries, however, as watching the games is more exciting anyways. This March has been one of

the better years of late, with many Mid-Major teams pulling off the upset along with numerous buzzer – beaters and overtimes. One of the most surprising conferences has been the Missouri Valley Conference, which is sending two teams to the Sweet Sixteen. These teams, Bradley and Wichita State, did not have an easy road there. Bradley defeated two top twenty teams in Kansas and Pittsburgh, while Wichita State overcame Seton Hall and number two seeded Tennessee. Add in George Mason of the Colonial Athletic Association, who beat past Final Four teams North Carolina and Michigan Sate, and you have three mid major conferences’ teams in the Sweet Sixteen for the ﬁrst time ever. The most disappointing conference thus far is the Big Ten, with zero teams in the Sweet Sixteen after having the highest rated conference during the season. Unlike most seasons, all of the number one seeds were still alive after the ﬁrst two rounds. This is not to say that Memphis, Duke, Connecticut, or Villanova didn’t have problems getting there. Connecticut trailed sixteen seed Albany with as little as six minutes to play but came back to win. They then squeaked past Kentucky by four points. Villanova also escaped by only four

Winter sports enjoy state success again BY JUSTIN MCINTURFF

Athletes from Wadsworth High had yet another successful winter season. Many studentathletes have made their way deep into the playoffs and have experienced great success. However, this is not unknown territory for the very talented athletes that reside in Wadsworth. It takes a lot for an athlete to accomplish the incredible feat of making it to the State Tournament. Student-athletes must put forth years of hard work and dedication to even have a chance to reach this pedestal. “It took a lot of hard work and discipline from our entire team to reach this point,” said wrestling State Champion Dave Crowley. Crowley has put forth hours upon hours of preparation since October. He has dedicated his life to wrestling for the past five months, and it shows with his incredible record of 44-7. Seniors Jordan Bryson and Jeff Rager, along with junior Derek Foore and sophomore Dru Jones, also made the trip to Columbus. Foore finished second in the State and helped the team come home with a seventh place banner. Chelsea SirLouis also represented Wadsworth in gymnastics. She was the lone state qualifier for Wadsworth and finished tenth in the state overall. “I have competed in gymnastics ever since I can remember,

and it has become second nature to me,” said SirLouis. The most impressive of all the accomplishments of the winter season where those of the girls basketball team. Recording a ﬁnal record of 25-3, the girls won the hearts of Wadsworth with a bid to the ﬁnal four. The excitement of the fans propelled the players into playing their best game of the season against North Canton Hoover in the Regional Finals. “It took our entire team working together and working hard to get to states,” said junior captain Cassie Schrock. “The coaching staff and support from the fans has been amazing as well.” The best part about the success of the athletes is the incredible following that they have attracted. The success of the winter sports teams has drawn crowds from throughout the city. Many supporters made the trip to Columbus to support the Grizzlies. Congratulations to all of the

points over Arizona in the second round. While all of the number one seeds survived, many low seeds found themselves going home earlier than many expected. Number three seed Iowa and number four seed Kansas were both upset in the ﬁrst round. Number two seeds Ohio State and Tennessee both got kicked in the second round, along with three seed North Carolina. Numerous upsets have created havoc on the tournament pools this year. So after you’ve deposited your bracket in the circular ﬁle, don’t sweat it. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the best basketball played all year.

Sports Briefs Baseball

This year’s team looks to be a contender in the Suburban League. With new coach Brian Madigan, the team has been working extra hard in the off-season. After making it to the District Finals last year, the Grizzlies will look to out-do last year’s team. The Grizzlies are only returning two seniors this year in pitcher, Trey Archer and outﬁelder, Frank Adley. Underclassmen will be forced to step up as there are eight sophomores on varsity.

Softball

Last year the Lady Grizzlies advanced into the Sectional Tournament and this year’s team will also bring some tough competition. With four returning starters leading the way the Lady Grizzlies will be contenders for the SLT.

Track

This year’s teams look to be very strong and both are looking to continue being Suburban League powerhouses. Returning enough starters to ﬁll the roster, both teams hope to make it to the State Tournament later this spring.

Tennis

Senior Dave handles Kyle Gantz of Warren Howland in the State semi-ﬁnals 12 - 2. Dave went on to become State Champion. PHOTO BY MATT SHARLA.

winter athletes on the success of the season, and good-luck to all in the future. Everyone is look-

ing forward to another great season next year and for many years to come.

After having a good season last year, this year’s team hopes to capture the Suburban League Title. With ﬁve returning letter winners the Grizzlies will have plenty of experience and just need a few younger players to step up.

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March 2006

Fine Arts Student of the Month Megan

Hard work pays off

Business Co-Op students go to State BY ROCHELLE O’NEIL

Soccer, wrestling, and basketball are all events that come to mind when State Tournaments are mentioned. However, Business Co-Op is a career-tech class that also sent four students to a statelevel competition in Columbus. Along with state qualiﬁers Jackie What do you plan to do when you Chambers, Katie Reynolds, Kyle What activities do you do out- graduate? Smith, and Heather Lemley, side of the school? I’m going to attend Capital Uni- seven other students have also Cleveland Orchestra Youth versity in Columbus and major in won awards for their skills and Chorus vocal music education. achievements. What is Business Co-Op? It What is your favorite aspect of What has been your most embaris “a class that prepares students being in those clubs? rassing moment during high school for careers in business,” said Mrs. Working so hard to make (during an activity or not)? Shawn VanDyke, who teaches something great and then seeSophomore year I had a solo for this unique class. ing the results. Show Choir, totally forgot the words “Guest speakers come in and in the moment and just made it up. give you ideas about career opDo you have a mentor? If so, tions,” said senior award winner who? Why? Any advice for your classmates? Jackie Chambers. My mom; she is so kind“In all honesty, just be nice to Every year, students can parhearted and does everything for each other. It really makes your day ticipate in the BPA, or Business her kids. much better. Yes, I know, it’s cheesy Professionals of America. It is a but true!” student organization that holds a What clubs and activities are you involved in? Show choir, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, NHS, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Huddle, S.T.A.M.P

State qualiﬁers Jackie , Katie , Heather , and Kyle pose for a picture after the State Tournament. PHOTO BY BRUIN STAFF

tournament each year. In order to raise money to pay off dues and contest fees, the Business Co-Op class holds a fund raiser. This year, the class sold T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring the artistic talents of Katie Reynolds as shown in the above picture.

Students choose which category they would like to participate in based on personal skill and ability. With all the talent shown at the tournament, Business CoOp students prove that their skill, talent, and determination will pay off in the long run.

Academic Challenge team takes 3rd in competition BY KAT LITTLE

The Academic Challenge Team is a competitive quiz bowl team. They meet to answer questions in ten different high school subjects. In the competition, there are many rounds. One round is the toss up round. In this round, each team buzzes in to answer a question. If the team fails to answer or answers incorrectly, the other team may steal the points if they answer the same question correctly. There is also an alphabet round, where all the answers

are the same letter of the alphabet. Another type is a lightning round. The lightning round is where the teams buzz in to answer twenty questions of varied subject matter. In the ﬁrst of the team rounds, the team answered all their questions and received bonus points. The team proved to be a formidable opponent, only losing to Highland by one point. To be part of the Academic Challenge Team, all a student has to do is talk to Mr. Miller in

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It is only you and your teammates with seconds to go on the clock. You are ﬁghting to stay ahead in a double elimination tournament. This year’s Academic Challenge Team fought a hard battle against Highland to place third at the League Tournament. On Friday, February 10, the Academic Challenge Team, coached by Rick Miller, participated in the League Tournament.

Spirit Week sets mood for Spring Break BY ALLI MACKO

Here it comes! The day the senior class has been anticipating since their freshman year; yes, it is Senior Challenge time again, folks. It is a time of revenge for the past four years of blood, sweat, and tears from the students. Not only is this a special day for the seniors but for the underclassmen as well; it ends the final school day before spring break begins. “This year we are awarding those creative minds that dress up for our spirit days. Student Council will hand out tickets at lunch to the best dressed and at the end the tickets go into a raffle for a prize of a new iPod shuffle,” said Mrs. McIlvaine, the head of Student Council. Spirit week acts as an energy

booster, giving some students a thrill to come to school and show off their funny costumes and school spirit. “I’m excited to put on my Lady Grizzilies Final Four t-shirt along with some basketball shorts for grizzly spirit day,” said senior Tyler Grace. To ﬁnish off spirit week, our school holds the annual Senior Challenge Day. With different activities for the seniors to battle against the teachers, this day has gone on to be one of the most popular assemblies. This year, the participants will take part in the traditional basketball, volleyball, and tug-of-war, along with some new special additions for the ﬁrst time. “We wanna see Mr. Yaggi take part in the relay races so that after

he loses he can buy us some delicious doughnuts,” said seniors Megan Fritz and Katie Stugmyer. Many students take advantage of the revenge against their teachers. However, some students prefer to just sit back and enjoy the show. It seems with the dedication Mr. Williams, Student Council, and some creative students put forth to plan Senior Challenge, this week may continue to be amongst the favorite for the students at Wadsworth High school.

room 512. There are no special requirements to join the team, but a competitive spirit helps. Being well-rounded and having quick reﬂexes may also help a person succeed. This year’s Academic Challenge Team is a well-rounded group, led by seniors Justin Manning, Emily Hoover, and Ryan Walker. Other team members include junior Jon Losh, sophomores Sultan Ahmed, Paige Vacha, and Matt Zhu and, freshmen Melissa DeMiglio, Cole Oberli,

Nabil Darwich, and Kat Saunders. While competing with the regular Academic Challenge Team, there is a group that competed on TV Channel 5. This group competed against other Northeast Ohio high schools on the television version of the competitions. Leading the team was Captain Jon Losh. Other team members that make up this group are Emily Hoover and Justin Manning, with Matt Zhu as the alternate.

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March 2006

Patrons 2005-2006 Ms. Allison Rob and Cathy Anderson Charles Aukerman The Babyak Family The Barlow Family The Barnett Family Mike and Pepper Bates Mr. and Mrs. William Baxley Jr. Pat Bear Karen Beavers The Bell Family Ronda and Chuck Berger Marla Bianco Joyce Bock The Booth Family Amy Broadhurst Darlene Buck Phil Buckholdt Kathy and Buck Budinscak The Conley’s Ralph and Ellie Constantine Sue Costello Warran and Jan Croyle The Csaky Family Jeff and Jill Davies Bob Davis Jim and Shelly Davis Jana and Mike Day The Dennison Family Rebecca Dills Betsy Emery Sherry A. Eston Victor and Michelle Farr Shawn Fitzgerald Dale and Debbie Fortner Bob and Kathy Furman Joe and Wendy Gains Mark and Cheryl Gilbert The Goddard Family The Gramuglia Family Chuck Hamilton Ron and Pam Hammel Family Kevin and Cheryl Harris Mr. Roger L. Havens Joel and Mara Hlavaty Jim and Robbie Hoover Jeff and Patti Houston Nancy Hudson The Ingersoll Family Dr. Michael Jack and Family

Troy and Billie Jarvis Brian Williams and Family Dick and Judi Jones Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Wilson David Justice Roger and Sharon Wright The Kaminskis Dale and Kathy Yaussy Mr. Larry Kaufman and Family Roseann Ziraks The Keener Family Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Zvada Elizabeth Khoury Dwain Kibler Debbie and Gary Lake Joe, Sue, Patrick&Cody Lamielle The Lance Family Jim and Karen Little Rich and Cheri Long Mr. and Mrs. Lumsden Paul and Kathy Macko Brian Madigan Bruce and Joanne Manning Barbra McConnell Steve and Sarah McIlvaine Mr. and Mrs. McInturff The Mooney Family Steve Moore Nancy Mueller Ralph and Karen Myers Mrs. S. Nedoh Roger and Leslie North wadsworth.k12.oh.us The O’Neil Family Todd and Kelly Osborn John and Laurie Pierrot Bill and Sharon Powell Don and Alice Robinson Mike Schmeltzer Linda Siesky Jesse and Cathy Smith Billy and Debbie Snodgrass Joe and Lori Snoke Dan and Karen Snyder The Stano Family Cheryl Steigederwald The Stitzel Family The Stugmyers Mr. and Mrs. Al Sullivan Trish Swanson and Family Bonnie and Kevin Sypolt J. Teringo Clarke and Shawn Van Dyke Thomas VanMil Anne Vlosky Dana Weber The Wienecke Family

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