The Bruin - March 2009

Wadsworth High School

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March 2009

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School changes current priority

BY DAN MUELLER

PHOTO BY ALI MCNUTT

Caitlin rehearses for her character Milly with some of the cast of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The upcoming musical will have its opening performance at the end of March.

Expectations high for musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers opens tonight hoping to impress school and community

plays the part of Ruth, said that learning all of the dances and blocking is the hardest part about avalanche prohibits the towns- being in the musical.

BY ALI MCNUTT people from coming to rescue the A lot of work takes place not Based on the Oscar-winning women until the snow melts. only on stage, but behind the original movie production, Seven Through comedy and great vo- curtains with the stage crews and Brides for Seven Brothers, the cals, the cast of Seven Brides for light and sound technicians. The Wadsworth Drama Department Seven Brothers will keep the au- six students that make up these will sing and dance its way to the dience on the edge of their seats. two crews allow the musical to top in the spring musical that de“The best part about direct- run as smoothly as possible durbuts tonight, with additional per- ing a play is the ing the mul“The best part about formances on March 27 and 28. amount of teamtiple shows.

The plot of the play revolves work that is inIn addition, directing a play is the around a man named Adam Pon- volved within the 18 memamount of teamwork tipee (Senior Nate Ott), who the whole prober pit band marries Milly (Senior Caitlin duction” Mrs. conducted by that is involved within Pickard). Since Milly and Adam Pam Csaky Linda Mcthe production.” marry after only a few hours of stated.

Namara and -Mrs. Csaky, Director accompanied knowing each other, she is unThe Drama aware of the existence of Adam’s D e p a r t m e n t

by Brenda six other backwoods brothers. works diligently through the Adley guarantee to make the Adam’s brothers decide that winter months to prepare for the show a musical success. they like the idea of marriage spring musical. Csaky and a few Seven Brides for Seven Broththemselves, and take off toward of the cast members only have ers is a musical that all ages will the town to kidnap six young positive things to say about the enjoy. women in hopes of finding a wife upcoming play.

“High school students will enmuch like Milly. However, an Junior Natalie Thompson, who joy the songs and comedy within the play,” Junior Cory Ott stated.

Thompson stated that the fun Cast of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers characters and cute story line are what make the play enjoyable for SEVEN BROTHERS all SEVEN BRIDES ages.

Seven Brides for Seven BrothAdam: Nate Ott Milly: Caitlin Pickard ers will leave the audience in a Gideon: Steven Manning Alice: Christina Rossi pleasant mood at the conclusion Benjamin: Jason Papas Dorcas: Jackie Meyer of the musical.

Ruth: Natalie Thompson Caleb: Jonathan Hill “The Wadsworth Drama Department will live up to the high Daniel: Mac Jones Liza: Michelle Wagner expectations once again this Ephraim: Andrew Slota Martha: Haley Pickard year,” Csaky stated.

Sarah: Caitlin Powell

SPRING BREAK

With the close of the 2008-2009 school year rapidly approaching, students and staff must keep in mind that, upon return in the fall, there will be several changes to our normal way of education and after-school activities. It is important to understand and familiarize yourself with the key alterations that will be presiding during the following school year.

As some may already know, the cosmetology class will no longer be available for upcoming student’s course selection here at Wadsworth. The program was taken off the assortment of classes because of the School Board’s recommendation to consolidate the program to Barberton. With the Four Cities Compact, it will still be available for students.

On the other hand, AP Biology and Financial and Current Issues in the 21st Century are now offered for next year’s students looking to achieve higher development in the fields of science and social studies. Instructors for these two classes have not yet been decided upon, but the administration is currently in the process.

“I am very pleased to hear that there will be an AP Biology course offered to students next year,” Robby Kaminski said. “Hopefully Mr. Burton is the teacher, so I can partake in ten-question

Frank: Bryan Mesick

Fridays.”

Also on the list of changes will be retiring counselor, Mr. Larry Sull. He has played an important role in student’s lives while being at the high school and many will miss his wisdom and guidance.

“Mr. Sull has been very helpful throughout my four years here,” said senior Julie Jack. “It is sad to learn that he will not be returning. I will miss his assistance and great attitude towards everyone in the school.”

With the end of the year impending, the administration had the difficult job of acquiring someone to replace the gap left behind by his retirement. At the last Board meeting, Mr. Chad Molina was chosen for the job.

The new school building’s construction could be the biggest concern. Although the administrators predict no major modifications to the normal day, the possibility is still lingering. How do they plan to deal with traffic and afterschool athletics? These questions have not yet been answered, but with construction quickly forthcoming, the solution will soon be clear.

Even though not all questions for next year have been answered, one thing is for sure: as always, students must be prepared for anything. The goal of the high school is to provide a useful learning environment, and that is what administrators intend to do.

IN MEMORY OF KRISTY ALLMAN If you knew Kristy as a classmate, friend or simply another face in the hall, one thing is sure; her always smiling face will be missed. May her tragically short life remind us to constantly make the most of each day and keep on smiling no matter what life may bring your way.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KALEYEDISCOPE PHOTOGRAPHICS

INSIDE THE BRUIN DANGER IN MEXICO Americans are warned to stay away from Mexico during spring break months – page 3

BATHROOM BASICS Wadsworth High’s bathrooms secrets are revealed once again – page 10

REALITY SHOWS GONE RIDICULOUS With shows ranging from finding a new best friend to finding a fiance, how far will reality – page 4 TV go?

TIPS TO KEEP FEET HEALTHY FOR SPRING Ways to keep your feet healthy after the long – page 17 winter months

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

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Life deserves respect

EDITORIAL

Throughout documented history, philosophers have debated the question of the ever-elusive “meaning of life.” We at The Bruin feel that a concrete “meaning” of life is an unnecessary (and futile) idea to pursue. Instead, it is much more significant that we live life rather than wasting time rather than trying to define it and, most importantly, that we respect life in all its forms.

In the wake of the recent death of a member of our student body, this is an especially poignant conviction.

Although its source is the center of much controversy, life is a gift and should be treated as such.

No human deserves to be ridiculed, harassed, or taunted more than any other. The life of any person is just as sacred and valuable as the next, with no relation to gender, race, social

status, economic situation and so forth.

Although the definitions, meanings and purposes of life will continue to be debated long into the future, we need not focus on these semantics in order to life lives that are both respectable and full of respect.

This respect for life is simple for us as individuals to acquire and even simpler to carry out on a daily basis. Means of achieving respect were learned in kindergarten or perhaps even before. Be kind to others. Share.

Don’t hit. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all. It seems that many of us may have forgotten in the years that have elapsed since learning these crucial lessons.

We look to American actor James Dean to summarize our opinions on life: “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.”

Treat all life with respect, with no exceptions. Simple.

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BREWIN’ DEBATE HAS THE SCHOOL BECOME TOO STRICT LATELY WITH THE WEB FILTERS? NO

that, they’ll go Out and Make up their own ideas. What wIll They tHink of? Ladies, how creative can your Men gEt? Dan Cooper, 12

Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the recent letter written to you by David Kauffman. In response to the question, I have accepted his offer and would like to thank him for the nice surprise. It definitely caught me off guard.

Caitlin Powell, 12

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS

YES

BY ALAN MCPEEK

BY JOEL HLAVATY

I personally do not think that they have gone too far. The students who complain about not being able to access certain sites are the ones that are trying to go to the wrong ones. I am sure there are plenty of students in the school that would think differently. If you put yourself into the “yes” category, you have a couple questions you need to ask yourself. First off, what kind of web sites are you trying to access from the school computers? Is there a legitimate reason why you cannot use that certain one? The chances of a web site that you need for school work being blocked are slim. It is the students who like to go beyond their school work and take advantage of the school’s computers who screw it up for everyone. Being able to use computers in school is quite a privilege. Just do as instructed, and chances are you will not have to deal with being blocked. The sites that are blocked are the ones that you should not be using during school hours any ways.

If you have been at the high school long enough, you may remember the good old days: the days when you could sit down at a computer in the library, and play “Line Rider” to your heart’s content. In some classes, students could play the popular online game, Halo, when they finished their work.

Now, this is just not possible. Every game or social networking site has been blocked. Those students who are crafty enough to get around the firewall are stopped by teachers monitoring them through the new SynchronEyes program recently installed by our fine tech department at WHS. Teachers, staff, and even some students may agree that this is simply enforcing the rules and keeping students on task. However, now when I need to research something for a school project at school, I cannot find results without being blocked from the web. The system needs to be changed.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR...

Dear Editor, You Know, you have to give Dave KauffmAn his props for asking CaiTlin to prom the waY he did last issue. More people should think about the Way they ask theIr dates to prom. Make it “cute” and creative. Make it something that they wiLL remember for a long time. The onlY thing is peOple might start Using his idea too much. By that, I mean askinG someOne to prom Through The Bruin. I say a few mOre peoPle will do it, but afteR

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Dear Editor, I believe that the girl’s recent basketball game at the Canton Civic Center was possibly the best basketball game I have ever been to in my career. I really hope that the enthusiasm and spirit in the student section will carry over to next season. It would be nice to actually be louder than the visiting students next year.

Kory Jensen, 11 Dear Editor, I just wanted to give a shout out to the student section at the regional semi-final game. It was awesome to look and see that we had not only one, but two sections! We couldn’t be happier to have had that much support from our school. Thanks very much for all the cheering and support!

Dianna Tenyak, 10 Dear Editor, The hallways are overpopulated and everyday there’s a back up in at least 10 different areas.

Irritated teachers are constantly getting on students about being late to class, but we can not help

Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Alyssa Roberts Assistant Editor: Morgan Duta Copy Editor: Alyssa Henry Marketing Editor: David Kauffman Front Page: Page Editor: Ali McNutt Reporter: Dan Mueller Editorial: Page Editor: Matt O’Neil Reporter: Alyssa Powell News: Page Editor: Allison Pallija Reporter: Katey Tollett Opinion 1: Page Editor: Kat Saunders Reporter: Kristin Maple Opinion 2: Page Editor: Mike Carps Reporter: Luke Williams Entertainment: Page Editor: Joe Vargo Reporter: Jeff Gahan Picture Pages: Chelsea Ray, Brooke Berger and Maddie Gabrosek Features: Page Editor: Zach Watts Reporter: Logan Kilbride Of the Month: Page Editor: Emily Hanna Reporter: Lisa Kaufman Sports 1: Page Editor: Anthony Shrock Reporter: Danny Foore Sports 2: Page Editor: Anthony Lorubbio Reporter: Brandon House Health Page: Page Editor: Morgann Priest Reporter: Jackie Lowdermilk Speakout: Page Editor: Tyler Jack Reporter: Sarah Fortner, Kyle Davis Ads/Business Manager: Alan McPeek Asst. Manager: Joel Hlavaty Adviser: John Gramuglia

it. Perhaps to solve this problem the freshman could be relocated to the middle school. Then the sophomores, juniors and seniors could have a little more room.

This would help a lot.

Lauren Banks, 10 Stefani Baughman, 10 Dear Editor, Something in the school that I think is not proper is the amount of favoritism I see in some classes, specifically in study hall. Many times students will get punished or yelled at for things that other students do. It is very apparent that the teacher or proctor allow some students but not others to do what they want. It is unjust and pretty immature. Even if a principal knows about it all it takes is a week or two of good teaching and then things will go back to what they were.

Ryan Fink, 11 Dear Editor, First of all, you are doing a very good job. Keep up the great work.

Concerning the last issue of The Bruin, I think that the Gov. Strickland article was outrageous.

I am just glad I am graduating this year. A kid should be able to be a kid. Kindergarten should not be

made a full day. I just think the half of day is working and preparing the kindergartners for regular all day school. It gives them time to adjust.

Then about adding twenty days [to the school year], I ask “Why?” And where is the money coming from? Let me guess. Taxes? Yes I know he said he wasn’t going to use taxes, but where else could it come from? Obviously its not going to come out of his pocket.

All I can say is some people can’t afford to pay more taxes. I mean my dad might just be out of a job in the next month or two, maybe even this Friday. I just think that with the economy being the way it is, we should be focusing on spending less money not more.

People can not afford to pay higher taxes! Especially not now.

Kelly Kingsborough, 12 Dear Editor, We need more assemblies without band and with kids in charge/ Student Council. There should be a spring assembly recognizing all the spring sports, such as baseball, softball, track, etc. We need an assembly to help cheer them on and to recognize the players.

Shane Wheeland, 10 Aarick Jones, 11 Chris Medvee, 11

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

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

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

The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex.

The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication.

The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed.

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

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Drug war causes serious threat for vacationers

SCHOOL NEWS

BY KATEY TOLLETT AND ALLISON PALLIJA

Bidinger's Ice Cream has opened for the summer. Stop by and enjoy a wonderful variety of seasonal specialties.

At the Blood Drive on Feb. 24, 176 students and staff presented to donate. A total of 139 pints of blood (with some students giving double) were collected. Thanks to everyone who donated!

Congratulations to senior John who is considered one of the most knowledgeable Latin students in Ohio by the Lertamen Competition Committee.

Junior Banquet is Sat. April 18 from 8-11 pm at Tangier's in Akron. Do not forget to buy your ticket!

Many American citizens are excited about going to the beautiful, warm beaches of the Mexican ocean shores. Although vacations are meant for family bonding and enjoyment, an innocent trip can abruptly turn into a disastrous escapade.

As of Oct. 15, 2008, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for people considering a vacation to Mexico.

The trouble in Mexico began on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorist attacks in the United States heightened security at the border.

The increase of national security severely reduced drug trafficking between Mexico and the United States. Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, sent 45,000 soldiers to fight the drug cartels.

The drug war is fueled by the power struggle between two major drug cartels and the Mexican government. The power current ly lies with the Mexican government, resulting in a larger number of casualties.

A monumental 8,463 deaths can be attributed to the battle, some of which did not even occur in Mexico. Headless bodies have been found in Tijuana, and there have been shootings in the streets of Vancouver. These are the unwanted by-products of the Mexican government's role in the feud.

The United States is expressing concern that more of these unpredicted side effects will extend within its borders. Even

PHOTO BY JACK SEVERSON/MCTCAMPUS

Cancun, Mexico, used to be seen as a beautiful get-away for tourists. However, it is now a location where everyone should be concerned about their safety.

American citizens are aware and disturbed by the threats.

"I am excited to go to Cancun on vacation, but [the drug war] does worry me," admitted junior Courtney Mendel.

The government has issued some precautionary measures for all who are considering traveling through Mexico despite the ongoing war.

Tourists are advised to never travel alone, to be aware of their surroundings and to take general means of protection. Avoid areas such as Acapulco, Matamoros, South Padre Island and other areas known for their involvement with drugs.

Regardless of the location, it is highly recommended that foreigners register with the U.S. Embassy. This will ensure easy contact if necessary.

Travelers should also be aware of a new rule that forces all private airplanes to stop for inspec-

tion at the Cozumel airport on the Caribbean coast. This airport is the leading confiscator of more than 270 planes in the past year.

Fears of the Mexican drug war spilling over into U.S. communities are quickly coming true.

Authorities reported a significant spike in killings, kidnappings and home invasions related to

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Mexico’s cartels. Additionally, at least 19 Americans who were killed in 2008 were involved in the feud.

Those who wish to visit Mexico or any location nearby need to be conscientious. Even after the drug war ends, tourists should be alert when traveling out of the country.

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The Mexican states experiencing the most conflict in the drug war are indicated with white stars, four of which are bordering the United States.

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In Dayton, Ohio, a woman was pulled over for breast feeding one child while driving her other child to school. She could face up to 180 days in jail.

March 3, 2009 Sarah Reinfelder of Michigan gave birth to two twin girls, from her two wombs.

The chances of a successful delivery were about one in five million. The two girls were born seven weeks premature.

The babies' future health is still uncertain.

March 9, 2009

March 12, 2009

Jesse Maiman, a Yale University student, has filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million from US Airways for an XBox 360 that he claims was taken from his luggage.

A couple who dined in a Virginia Applebee’s will face criminal charges after supposedly planting live worms in their salads while trying to receive a free meal.

March 10, 2009 In Venice, Italy, a suspected female "vampire" skull was found. The skull had a brick sticking out of her mouth, which was common during ancient times when the community suspected one to be a vampire.

March 18, 2009 An alleged "Peeping Tom" cut a hole into his shoe, inserted a camera, and then stuck his foot under the door of a changing room in a Florida surf shop.

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March 2009

Reality shows redefine ridiculousness

O PINION 1 Top Ten Reality TV shows According to backseatcuddler.com In order from 1 to 10

SURVIVOR THE REAL WORLD PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCTCAMPUS

Reality show stars range from the wannabe fashion designers to a band of guys with a “special” relationship to a family advertising their use of fertility drugs.

OPINION BY KRISTIN MAPLE

As if high school does not have enough drama to satisfy the teenage population, reality shows have taken the top spot on television airways. Week after week, friends gather around the TV to laugh at, root for and freak out over the latest scandals.

It is a ritual that has developed into an obsession as we follow the scenarios of random people over a period of years. However, as our devotion to the starlets of reality television has grown, so has the ludicrousness of their broadcast lives.

MTV can be credited as the mothership of reality shows, giving birth to The Real World, Laguna Beach, and Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. These and others quickly branched into other series like The Hills, The City, Bromance, Life of Ryan, Rob and Big, and Engaged and Underaged.

Competition reality shows like Survivor, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, America’s Next Top

Model, and America’s Best Dance Crew have equaled in popularity.

The list goes on and on.

If you are a breathing human being, you stand a chance of having a series based off your life.

However, even this requirement has proven unnecessary with the production of Animal Planet’s Meerkat Manor. Seriously, there are people out there who sit for an hour to watch meerkats run around.

Each new series brings a whole new level of lunacy to the surface.

The Girls Next Door offers an inside glance of the happenings at the Playboy Mansion as if an ancient 82-year-old having mass amounts of arm candy is nothing out of the ordinary.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 gives the people who find OctoMom Nadya Suleman unfit as a mother the chance to praise Kate for her responsible use of fertility drugs.

Congratulations Jon and Kate for having enough sense to stop at eight.

It is not everyday an Olympic decathlete marries the ex-wife

of one of the most well known defense attorneys as well as inherits children known for everything from bad acting to sex tape scandals. Why not make a series about it? That must have been the thought process of the producers of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The E! network has given everyday families the opportunity to follow these characters through their journey to fuse two families.

One member of the new Kardashian crew has made it his goal to find an honest-to-goodness friend via reality show. Brody Jenner, producer of Bromance, is spreading his expertise on platonic love between bros. What better way to accomplish this than having boys from around the country compete for his friendship?

After all, the screening process for reality TV is certainly effective enough to rule out any sociopaths.

Another type of love is also targeted by reality television. Rock of Love with Brett Michaels, A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, and The

Bachelor have made the process of finding that special someone less painless for all. The exception being the most recent finale of The Bachelor. Even though Jason and Melissa’s relationship seemed legitimate, they were surprised to find how different they were once the cameras were removed. Go figure.

There is no doubt America has an issue with obesity. Along with exercise and a balanced diet, apparently some people feel watching other people lose weight on The Biggest Loser is enough of an effort. At-home audiences watch each week as contestants bordering 400 pounds whip into shape. The newest season has made weight loss a family affair by having cousins, spouses and siblings compete. These producers are battling obesity dozens at a time.

It is a sad and pathetic truth that we are all susceptible to the hypnotic effects of reality TV. The draw of the tube may never be discovered, but it certainly seems to cover everything but reality.

Students seeking advice earn answers

KAT SAUNDERS OPINION STAFF

-Anonymous

Dear Kat, What is the best way to ask someone out on a first date?

Is using text messaging an acceptable way to do this or not?

Dear Anonymous, As wonderful as communication is, alleviating some of the chaos and stress in our lives, personal interaction has suffered immensely. Sending a text message to ask such an important question is in poor taste and implies that one does not really care about the person or their answer. That is probably not what you intend at all, so it is important to avoid giving that impression. It was bad enough when people passed notes to ask such questions, but at least everyone has distinct handwriting! Nothing says “I do not care” quite like the uniform Times New Roman. If there is someone you have your eye on, someone you want to get to know better, the

next time you interact with them, state that you find them to be very interesting and would like to hang out with them outside of a school setting. Once you have had that first date, then you can text your date to state what a great time you had!

Dear Kat, The other day I heard someone talking badly about my friend. I did not know if I should get involved. On one hand it is not my business, but on the other, should I stick up for my friend? Should I stop a rumor that is not true and tell my friend the hurtful things people were saying?

-Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Rumors are an ugly yet inevitable aspect of high school; they touch everyone, as you have discovered. Some rumors are completely ludicrous, but others are less so. If you think the rumor could truly damage the reputation of your friend, inform her.

Do not go out of the way to deny the rumor if no one else is talking about it. It will only cause more speculation. However, if another person addresses the issue, calm-

ly state that they are mistaken and to kindly cease speaking of something of which they know not! If the rumor is trivial and dies down quickly, there is no need to resurrect it. You seem like a loyal friend, which is very rare to find, and your friend is lucky to have you.

Dear Kat, Normally I don’t mind being near or close to people, but when they start making physical contact (stroking my hair, rubbing my shoulders or touching my face), I begin to feel uncomfortable. I don’t know how to say “stop” without hurting people’s feelings or sounding snobby. Help!

-You’ve Just Crossed a Boundary Dear You’ve Just Crossed a Boundary, Different things make different people feel uncomfortable; this seems to hold especially true in regards to the violation of personal space. The people who have caused you to feel so disquieted probably are unaware that they have done so. You will have to be firm with them and state that when you are touched, it makes

you uncomfortable. If these people are real friends of yours, then they should not have any problem listening to your request. If they are not friends of yours, then they have no place putting their hands on you! If someone wants to call you names and suggest that you are snobby, they clearly do not know you well enough to be touching you anyway!

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SynchronEyes takes computer security too far out whatever the student was doing. This program is helping to send students into an even further impersonal society.

This program could be the start of similar programs that make students less talkative and more distant from the rest of the world.

The greatest fear of all time, second only to dying, is public speaking. If teachers no longer interact with students because it is no longer necessary to do so because of this program, how are

students supposed to succeed in life?

The only solution to these problems is to take the program off of the computers. It could be a potential financial hazard to the school and could cause an even more impersonal world. SynchronEyes should be taken out of the high school, but perhaps they should find another program that gives the teacher control of the class room in some other way, without invading our privacy.

There have been many issues disp u t e d between the administration and the students of WadLUKE OPINION STAFF sworth H i g h School. Topics including cell phone use during lunch and the details of the dress code are only some of the quarrels high school students have. However, none of these problems need as much attention as the issue concerning a new program, SynchronEyes, which has been placed on every computer in the school.

Issuing this program shows the distrust between the teachers and students of Wadsworth High, just like the increasing use of security cameras in the school.

How are the administrators of Wadsworth able to tell parents of the integrity and high class of the students at Wadsworth High when

they do not allow students to operate computers without keeping a synchron“Eye” on every electronic device in the school?

The fact that this program has been put on the computers and it has not been yet been addressed by the students is one thing, but the fact that there has not been a lawsuit for invasion of privacy is another.

The intended use of SynchronEyes is to give the teacher more control over what the students do on the computers. However, if this program were used for less than desirable purposes, the results could be catastrophic for the school.

If a student felt a teacher was using the program for lucrative purposes toward them and could provide any kind of proof that their privacy was being invaded, the school would have a major lawsuit on their hands. Not only would this destroy the hopes for a new school, but it would most likely see the end of most Wadsworth after school activities.

A lawsuit could obliterate the reputation of the school and may

even tarnish the reputations of students that graduate from Wadsworth.

The school would probably feel the effects of the crumbling economy and would most likely be forced to get rid of after school programs and perhaps be forced to lay off some teachers.

However, this would be an extreme case of what could happen as a result of the installation of this new program and would most likely never happen, but it could happen regardless of the chances.

Although the school runs the risk of a lawsuit due to this program, it does give the teacher much more control over what goes on during the use of the computers, perhaps maybe too much control.

Is it right to have a program where a teacher can just sit on their computer and watch if a student is doing what they are supposed to be doing? This program takes away from student-teacher interaction. If a teacher sees that a student is doing something else, they no longer talk to the student about the problem, they just close

Students perform word processing jobs during class under the scrutiny of the SynchronEyes program.

As a young, pre-pubescent lad entering my freshman year of high school, I had many goals and MIKE OPINION STAFF dreams.

One of my dreams, which I held very close to my heart, was to attend the Senior Prom all four years of my high school career. However, after studying the dating patterns of students, I realized that this feat was practically impossible.

There are very specific dating patterns that occur within the stu-

dent body. These patterns have the ability to affect one’s feelings in both a positive and negative way.

“I have been victimized horribly by the ruthless dating patterns of high school,” said sophomore Adam Woodard.

The first dating pattern I would like to touch upon is the most obvious and wide-spread. This pattern occurs freshman year, and I have given it the nickname “The Great Awakening.”

The basics of this pattern are simple to understand. Now that middle school has ended, the new ninth graders are exposed to hundreds of fresh eligible companions. At the beginning of the school year, freshman boys come to the high school hoping to find

a compassionate woman and a potential wife. Unfortunately for them, the freshman girls only want two qualities in their significant other: a driver’s license and the ability to grow facial hair.

Since freshman boys usually do not possess any of these qualities, they are doomed to a year in the “friend zone,” where no male ever wants to find himself.

The freshman girls, on the other hand, will find themselves riding in cars with older boys and breaking every rule established by their fathers.

“A fourteen-year-old boy just doesn’t have enough to offer,” stated freshman Erica Beal.

Eventually though, freshman boys become sophomore boys, and a new flock of innocent freshman girls arrive on the scene.

Sophomore boys must be very careful with whom they choose to court, however, because last year’s sophomore boys are now junior boys. This changes everything since the junior boys have now entered a new pattern that I like to call “Progressivism and Reform.”

The juniors who thought they had lost all hope during their underclassmen years are now re-birthed into the dating atmosphere. By simply turning seventeen and appearing manlier, these juniors are on a mission to make up for lost time in their love life.

Whatever it takes to lure a younger girl into their presence, these boys will use it. The most common sign of this pattern is the excuse to go to Circle K to purchase the $0.59 ($0.63 after tax) “Polar Pop.” The younger girl often thinks of it as a way to score an inexpensive carbonated beverage, but sadly, the boy often considers it his first date.

“My first date with my freshman girlfriend was to get a Polar Pop. [It] cost me hardly anything at all,” stated junior Jake Hiltner proudly.

Now, let us get back to those freshman girls that fled the freshman boys early in the school year.

These girls have experienced what it is like to be with an older boy, and they have entered the dating pattern of “Transcendentalism.”

Because these young, petite females have dated upperclassmen, they feel as if they have transcended to a higher class and are now enlightened by the exposure of more “mature” matters. These girls feel a false sense of superiority among their classmates and will choose to abandon them.

“Maturity is key in any relationship,” said junior Adrienne Capotosta.

Some students, however, tend to find a stable relationship early in high school. Although a solid, long-term relationship may sound like a good thing, it can often lead

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Dating patterns plague high school romance

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Freshman girls are often surrounded and overwhelmed by the presence of older boys.

to a short-lived social life. This dating pattern, called “Isolationism,” refers to the rare couple that spends so much time with each other, friendships are often placed second. Isolationists risk losing close friends because they are so “in love” with their “soul mate” and unaware of their crumbling relationships with others.

“I can think of a number of times I cancelled plans with my friends, and even the basketball team, so that I could hang out with my girlfriend,” junior Nate Moskowitz recollected.

The last dating pattern high school students enter is called “Reconstruction.” During this period all the senior boys are finally learning to balance their hormones and friends equally. The senior girls’ boys have moved on to college and many of the girls have tried to move on as well.

Struggling to find a friend or a shoulder to cry on, the senior girls find themselves falling back into the same friendships with the same immature boys they abandoned freshmen year.

“I always knew they would come back,” senior Jon Pope remarked matter-of-factly.

In the end, there is no winner.

After many interviews and studies, I have concluded that these are not merely individual dating patterns, but rather, components of a never-ending dating cycle.

From Your Principal, Mr. Magnacca Spring is here, and hopefully it brings great weather. I know I am looking forward to warmer temperatures and enjoying the sunshine. The fourth quarter, scheduled to begin on March 30, is just around the corner. I know it may be difficult with the nice weather, but I encourage you to

continue to work through the end of the school year–completing assignments and studying for tests and quizzes.

Lastly, we are very proud of all the students who represent Wadsworth High School in the classroom and in the various activities and competitions. I would like

to give special recognition to the drama department and their upcoming musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.It promises to be spectacular like the musicals in the past. Let’s break opening attendance records.

WHS celebrated Incredible Kid Day on March 19, taking the op-

portunity to thank all students. We are fortunate to be at Wadsworth High School, and I appreciate all that our students and staff do to make this a great place to work and learn.

Until next time, Go Grizzlies!!

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Woodstock ‘09 attempts to recreate history

BY JOE VARGO

Many at Wadsworth High School traditionally go to Myrtle Beach the summer after they graduate. Forty years ago, a trip to the beach would pale in comparison to going to a dairy farm.

Not just any farm, though, but the site of the most celebrated music festival this country has ever seen: Woodstock.

During the “Hippie Era”, a dairy farmer named Max Yasgur opened up his 600 acre farm to thousands of young music lovers.

Some of the most famous acts of the late 1960’s performed at this festival. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and The Grateful Dead all performed at this music mecca.

The original Woodstock was such an experience and had an enormous effect on the culture of rock. The line up was incredible.

Imagine what it would have been like if some of the other bands that had declined to participate had accepted. The Beatles had declined to perform because John Lennon said he could not get everyone together for the show, and Led Zeppelin declined because they had accepted a higher paying show elsewhere.

Now, 40 years after their acts, the festival is back, but it is not the first time the original festival was emulated. In fact, there have been two other attempts at bringing Woodstock back. The first was in the year of 1994. The festival was

an enormous success and brought in nearly 100,000 music-lovers and spontaneous celebrants alike.

The only complaint that could be found was that the focus of the festival was on making money and not on the experience of the music and culture.

Moving on to Woodstock 1999 and the fiasco that ensued, which is often recalled as a disappointment. Although a fantastic list of headliners attended, critics looked at this attempt as a failure. Woodstock was once all about peace, love and music, but the festival of 1999 was marred by violence, vandalism, aggression and disaster.

Woodstock 1999 was a complete debacle and the polar opposite of what the original was about. Many claim that the real problem with 1999’s Woodstock is the lack of order in the selection of musical groups that participated. For instance, acts like Brian Setzer and Megadeth played back to back on the same stage. The mingling of these different audiences only led to crime and chaos.

These are a few of the main acts that attended in 1999: Korn, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Dave Matthews Band, The Offspring, Kid Rock, Metallica, Ice Cube, DMX, Eryka Badu, Brian Setzer Orchestra and Elvis Costello. Try to imagine all these fans together in 100 degree

weather in the middle of the summer. This led to disorder and ultimately the failure of the concert.

With the past’s failure to recreate the original festival, many wonder if it is worth the risk of repeated disappointment.

Junior Tony Hartman expressed his thoughts on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock.

“I believe it’s time for the festival again. It would be cool if the great rock acts of today could pay homage to the rock gods of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Acts like Hendrix obviously would not be there, but The Who could still perform. That show would be impossible to miss!”

Rumors are floating around the Internet that the festival has not been confirmed, but there is talk that corporations such as MTV would be willing to sponsor the event.

The previous festivals included an attendance of 100,000 people at the original and 200,000 at the 1999 festival. The sheer amount of people leave a huge hole in the logistics of the possibility of the event.

The original location has been developed since the last attempt at recreating the original experience.

If you are going on a road trip this summer, consider trying to catch this event. You may just catch our generation’s greatest rock show.

Music stars lose shine through behavior OPINION BY JEFF GAHAN

If you were to look at the Billboard Hot 100 right now, how many songs on the list would have a positive message? The answer is only a few. Today’s rappers and singers write about guns, drugs and money. They write genius lyrics, but their hubristic actions lead them to one place: jail.

Teenagers across the world are falling in love with song writers such as T.I., Lil Wayne and Britney Spears.

Little do parents know, their kids are avid fans of artists that portray the wrong image. Not only are these artists singing about inappropriate things, they live the lifestyle.

Let us kick things back a few years. Britney Spears was one of the most successful pop artists of the 21st century. Starting her career as a singer in the Mickey Mouse Club, she soon found her way to the top of the charts.

Freshman Jamie Menser was a big Britney fan. “I used to love Britney Spears. When I was younger I would dance around my house while listening to her songs,” said Menser.

Little did we know this image would soon fade. The young innocent Britney we knew was growing into a troubled woman.

She soon became an image people would not want their kids idolizing. She married friend Jason Alexander for a mere 55 hours. In recent years we have seen stunts

such as checking into rehab for a single day then checking out and shaving her head.

As many can see, Britney has matured since these antics. She has settled down with her two kids and has even released her album Circus. While she may have cleaned up her act, she affected many teens during her few wild years.

In the last few years, though, a new face has been seen in the news. Dwayne Carter, aka Lil Wayne, started his career at a young age as well. He dropped out of school at age 14. At 15 he formed the group Hot Boys. As successful as Lil Wayne was, he could not seem to keep his nose clean.

“Always talk to God. Never listen to cops,” says a line from Carter’s song “Ghetto Rich Remix”, which shows how he feels about the police.

Recent charges on Dwayne Carter include possession of a controlled substance in 2007 along with a felony drug and weapons charge in 2008.

“Lil Wayne may not stay out of trouble, but his music is awesome. I own every one of his albums” stated senior Dom Oddo.

While kids love his music and style, parents do not. Maybe it is his lyrics about sex, drugs, money and guns, or the multiple number of tattoos on his face. Either way, his image and past do not appeal to the adult community. Hopefully, like Britney, he will mature

and clean up his act.

T.I., the final fading star, has also come from a rough youth.

Growing up in the neighborhood of Bankhead in Atlanta, T.I. was a drug dealer as a teenager. He received his nickname “Rubber Band Man” from the rubber bands he wore on his wrists to signify the amount of money and cocaine he had. He was able to stay clean and release multiple albums which sold millions.

Recently, though, T.I. was charged with unlawful possession of machine guns and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.

He pleaded guilty and faces a year in prison and 1,000 hours of community service, where he will teach youth about the dangers of guns, gangs and drugs. T.I knows he made a mistake and was quoted saying, “I know I have a long road of redemption to travel.”

As the listeners can see, underneath the lyrics and songs lies the true identity of the artists. We as the public know little about them but what we do hear about is when they go wrong. While many of them have broken the law or made mistakes, they know they were wrong. Hopefully, they start to see what they are doing to the youth of the country. They are teaching teenagers that it is okay to get in trouble if it means fueling a “successful life”. They must be fully aware that their music affects people in more ways than they could believe possible.

Top Flash Games to play in class Avalanche

Try to evade the rising lava by jumping up the blocks and avoid getting smashed. Try to beat the BRUIN high score of 941 ft. http://www.thegamehomepage.com/play/avalanche/

Bubble Struggle 2 Try to pop all the bubbles with the rope before the time runs out. Avoid getting hit by the bubbles and collect any power ups. http://www.rebubbled.com/

Bow Man Determine the angle and power the bow man will shoot by dragging the mouse. Aim for your opponent. www.addictinggames.com/bowman2.html

Cross Block

Click and drag the mouse to cross out the amount of blocks that it asks for. Be careful because if you do it wrong you have to start the level all over again.

http://www.gamesroot.com/play/802-cross_blocks.html

Bloons

Use the mouse to click and point to pop the balloons. Make sure you pop enough balloons to pass to the next level. Hit power ups to help you. http://www.bloonsworld.com/

While the BRUIN staff does not promote playing these games during a lesson, we do encourage having fun and establishing hand-eye coordination. Be smart out there and do not say we did not warn you.

Choose from a number of fun projects!

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During the day, Ann’s Pastry is filled with hungry customers. However, I got a closer look at the bakery in action at midnight one Thursday evening.

Ben , 11, orders some delicious donut holes to appease his appetite.

Though Boone and Bill Simons are now the owners, Hanna bought Ann’s in 1977 from original owner, John Bacigal. Since Bacigal’s death, the bakers have observed mysterious happenings, like a misplaced donut, which is blamed on a possible Ann’s ghost.

“This is all he does... he comes here around 4:00 in the afternoon and leaves around 4:00 in the morning,” says cake decorator Debbie Showman about Jon Hanna.

“She always has a smile on,” notes Boone.

What’s up at Ann’s Ann’s Pastry is a main business in Wadsworth’s rich history and has been in town for 50 years. Many love the delicious products, but few really know what goes on behind the scenes.

...at night!

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“That’s right,” replies Chris Boone, co-owner of Ann’s, when asked if baking made her happy.

Pictured, Boone is rolling dough on a sheeter (a big rolling pin).

Boone has been baking at Ann’s for 12 years, and continues to love it.

On the topic of the recession, Jon Hanna states that it is not affecting the company. “This is comfort food. There is always money in the bank for a cream stick, which we are most famous for,” says Hanna.

Trisha Witschey (left) and Pat Witschey enjoy mother-daughter bonding baking with Boone and Hanna. Pat has been working there for 15 years, while Trisha has for 3 years. Though Trisha dreamed of being a baker as a kid, she is now attending Akron, majoring in anthropology.

“Come and bake with us!” encourages Boone.

The bakers are always open to welcoming aspiring bakers to try their hand with the oven mitts.

The bakers start preparing for the long night around 10:00 p.m. and finish baking and cleaning up around 4:00 a.m.

The daily amount of Ann’s Pastry’s creme sticks, famous for its secret creme, has climbed to an abundant 400-800.

20 dozen donuts, 16 dozen Persians & 50 loaves of bread are made each week night. Cookies, danishes, muffins and varying baked goods are also made nightly.

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State Tournament 2009 152 Sheldon - Soph 29-15 STATE QUALIFIER

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285 Ben - Jr 41-6 4th in the STATE

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135 Louden -Jr 28-12 7th in the STATE

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145 Nate- Soph 40-13 STATE QUALIFIER

119 Alex - Sr 40-12 8th in the STATE

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189 Caleb - Jr 40-10 8th in the STATE

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112 Kagan- Fr 44-7 3rd in the STATE

140 Brad - Jr 21-3 6th in the STATE

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WADSWORTH WRESTLING TEAM OVERALL DUAL RECORD 13-1 TOURNAMENT STANDINGS

ASICS IRONMAN TOURNAMENT – 15th PLACE ( 72 POINTS) BRECKSVILLE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT – 1st PLACE (188 POINTS) BEDFORD BEARCAT TOURNAMENT –1st PLACE (431POINTS) GIT POOL TOURNAMENT -1st PLACE ( 363 POINTS) SUBURBAN LEAGUE TOURNAMENT – 1st PLACE (282.5 POINTS) SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT -1st PLACE (287 POINTS) DISTRICT TOURNAMENT – 1st PLACE (215 POINTS) STATE TOURNAMENT -5th PLACE (74 POINTS)

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Déjà Vu means discount New clothing store looks to start new fad in Wadsworth with great deals

BY ZACH WATTS

Although the national economy struggles, the Wadsworth community is maintaining a positive attitude economically as businesses continue to open their doors.

One such business is Déjà Vu, which has recently opened up on the square of downtown Wadsworth. Hoping to succeed in the gently used clothing business, Déjà Vu has outfitted its shelves with designer wear from Abercrombie, American Eagle, Hollister and Aeropostale. They have a variety of things to purchase besides casual clothing such as prom dresses and jewelry.

The national economy has been on a steady decline ever since early 2007 and has been the worst since the 1970’s after the Vietnam War. Wadsworth business owners will not let the country’s hardships discourage their potential.

Despite the rough times most

are experiencing nationwide, Déjà Vu owner Brian Roth took the chances by opening up his doors to all ages of shoppers looking for a good bargain. The shop’s motive is to put brand name clothing in the hands of people who are short on cash or cannot stand paying the outrageous retail prices offered in the mall.

Clothes on the racks in Déjà Vu are a fraction of the cost paid by customers shopping at the different brand name stores in the malls. Another plus to this new store is that Wadsworth kids and adults have an alternative that will save them money and gas because it is so close to home.

Déjà Vu is the first discount name brand clothing store to open up in the Wadsworth area.

They welcome clothing buyers who are looking for a different but stylish outfit as well as ones searching for that perfect formal dress and all people hunting for a great value.

In today’s economy, money is tight for most households, and the budgets for clothing for family members is decreasing while the need and want for name brand clothing continues to rise. The various stores of the mall continue to up prices as profits fall along with the state of the economy.

Many people also do not want to give up their clothing taste because the cash is not as abundant as it once was, and Déjà Vu offers the solution to that problem with consignment clothing that is in great condition and going for practically nothing price wise.

Every time someone takes a trip to the mall, gas and money is wasted for the products bought.

The same products could be on the hangers in Déjà Vu with a price tag much smaller, keeping one’s wallet satisfied and full.

As a new business Déjà Vu is needing to attract customers and spread the word about the great products and deals now avail-

fraction of the cost

long sleeve button-up dress shirt abercrombie: $70-80 hollister: $60-70 american eagle: $40-50 deja vu: $10-12 short sleeve polo abercrombie: $50-60 hollister: $30-40 american eagle: $25-35 deja vu: $6-8 t-shirts abercrombie: $30-40 hollister: $20-30 american eagle: $15-25 deja vu: $3-6 able right here in the square of Wadsworth, it only makes sense to take a look inside to possibly discover a new favorite store with

good-spirited and helpful management, while walking out with some new outfits and a bargain.

Bathrooms continue to provide comfort to students

Second annual bathroom report unveiled OPINION BY LOGAN KILBRIDE

Since the outbreak of the bathroom bonanza last year, students have easily identified the advantages of using the bathroom at school. Many students have found the silent benefits of the facilities. This strategy has been proven beneficial to many students. I am here to further solidify this ideology and highlight the top-notch toilets. Sadly, however, this report will only be covering the male restrooms due to the circumstances.

First of all, it is important to make the “bathrooms to stay away from” an crucial piece of this essay because if students find themselves in the wrong restroom, they could be in for a rude awakening.

The first bathrooms to stay away from are the faculty restrooms. Although these have a high reputation, in all reality, they are not that great. In some cases the locks are broken, the flushes are worrisome and there is always the frightening possibility that a

teacher may discover the student and discipline them.

Another bathroom that is obviously a disaster is the cafeteria bathroom. Even since the poor reports last year, little has been done to it. There remains to be no door on the stall, and there is a high level of usage and widespread destruction. Avoid this bathroom at all costs.

An honorable mention this year goes to the 400 hall bathroom and athletic director’s bathroom. The 400 hall has improved much this year with a nice mirror, an upgrade to foam soap and most notably, a fixed toilet... making two that work now. With all of these improvements, it is still a dangerous spot to be with all of the “questionable” activity that goes on there, high traffic and swarming students.

The athletic director’s bathroom had a disappointing drop after being last year’s winner.

This is due to overall disrespect and unreliable flushing.

Sophomore Ryan Murphy said, “It seems as though there was a

year long party in the athletic director’s bathroom to celebrate last year’s victory. Every time I go in there, there is toilet paper and paper towels strewed out everywhere.”

This year’s third place finisher is the varsity basketball locker room. This is a finely furnished, metallic styled restroom with a modern, sturdy trough. However, the lack of doors on the stalls and remote location of the restroom cause a sense of displacement and insecurity in some instances.

However, it may prove to be an isolated gem to other students.

The upstairs track bathroom grabbed the second place finish this year. It is a consistently reliable bathroom due to its secluded location and modern style, but since the positive publicity it received last year, it has been tragically overcrowded and abused.

Every day there is a new, heart-

less cartoon on the stalls and a constant irrevocable stench, and students constantly disrespect the facilities. Amongst all these crimes, some students still find the outstanding qualities that make this restroom one of the top in the school.

When asked about the emotions evoked from the upstairs track bathroom, senior Brett Currens replied, “It is a great feeling to be able to let out all my built up anxiety. When no one else is there for me, the bathroom is.”

And finally, the moment you all have been waiting for...the first place finisher in this year’s report is the 200 hall bathroom.

Although many people complain about the missing lock on the western-most stall and the “breezy atmosphere” with a constant cool breeze seemingly always in effect, the fine qualities of this restroom outweigh the bad.

It is exciting to finally see the bathroom return to the excellence it experienced during the glory

days of the ‘05-‘06 era. There is a high student-to-teacher ratio which leads to good upkeep and an overall stable environment.

And although there is an occasional cartoon of which I do not condone, most of them are funny, to be 100% honest.

Also, the blue tiled walls lead to an upbeat atmosphere in the room. There is a lot of room in front of the mirror so that visually scrupulous students can easily see themselves. The open-out doors on the stalls make avoiding the occasional bump into the toilet on the way out of the stall less of an issue. Despite the full-length urinals that cause a high potential for spills on to the feet, it is a great place to relax and enjoy one’s self during a hectic school day.

It is with deep sincerity that I pass along this valued information to the student body. I hope that everyone may take it and use it to the best of their abilities to maximize their student potential.

I know I have.

PHOTO BY LOGAN KILBRIDE

Students hesitate to enter the 200 hall bathroom as they still prefer the upstairs track bathroom. On the other hand, some are excited and blissful prior to entering their favorite restroom-- the 200 hall.

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Moneysaving Tips of the month

•Start a budget. This will allow you to track expenses and help set realistic spending and saving goals.

•Do not carry a lot of cash.

You cannot spend money if you don’t have it.

•Toss all your change in a “piggy bank” of some kind and let it accumulate for a few months or longer. You will be surprised

Green Tip of the Month Give it away: Before you throw something away, think about if someone else might need it. Either donate to a charitable organization or post it on a website designed to connect people and things such as freecycle.org.

Pay it Forward

BY LISA KAUFMAN

This month’s Pay it Forward students, Tori Scozzaro and Krystina Richards, have made a difference by sharing their time tutoring students at Wadsworth High School who struggle with different subjects. Once a week, they devote their time to these students. They also help by going over different quizzes and tests with those they are tutoring so that they better understand the material.

Thanks to Richards and Scozzaro, students have been able to improve their education and understand complicated material more easily. Not only does this help to improve their current grades, but it also improves their knowledge for their future.

These girls Pay it Forward by donating their time to students in need. Everyone should look at these girls as an example of what to do and help your community as well.

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Students of the Month “It is better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you’re not.”

-Andre Gide

CAREER TECHNICAL

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Ronald

Program: Carpentry

Chelsie

“C’est ce qu’elle a dit!”

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Stephanie

Program: Teacher Training

FINE ARTS

Bryan

Junk of the Month

BY EMILY HANNA

The van Senior Shaun is rusting Thomas has in various a 1998 white places on the GMC Savana outside. Not van. This van is only does not even close it have that to the new car the problem, but average teenage on the inside dreams of. some of the The van will speakers are not start if it is blown out, cold outside. Its making it windows will difficult to not roll down, hear music and the air conproperly. ditioning in the Thomas PHOTO BY EMILY HANNA car does not even Thomas is excited that it is warm outside because he will no longer have trouble hopes to get work, making it starting his van. a new car as nearly imposschool. soon as he can. He thinks almost sible to keep cool during the sumThis van is a serious “gas guz- any car would be better than his mer. Because the van is so large, zler.” It hardly gets ten miles to current “ride.” He is looking forit is hard for Thomas to maneuver the gallon, which makes it even ward to the day when he no longer around-- he has trouble making it harder to drive due to these bad has to drive around in his “creepy fit in one parking spot at the high economic times. looking” white van.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH F A O R U T R Allison

“There’s no retirement for an artist, it’s your way of living so there’s no end to it.”

-Henry Moore

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“Some days you pick up the trumpet you just can’t play anything and the trumpet wins. Other days, you pick up the trumpet, play great and you win. This fight goes on your entire life, until you die, then the trumpet wins.”

-Dizzy Gillespe

TeacheR Feature Mr. Schmeltzer SR. Did you know?

He has a lucky peanut necklace He is a history major He thinks ice cream makers should make a Cinnabon flavor

He was in the U.S. Army for three years PHOTO BY EMILY HANNA

Mr. Schmeltzer wears his peanut necklace for luck while teaching his chemistry students.

He helped Wadsworth get A.P. Chemistry and Honors Chemistry

He used to live and work on a farm He thinks he was a mountain man who trapped, fished, and hunted for a living in his past life His favorite celebrity is Clint Eastwood His first year of teaching he taught Bio I, Bio II, Chemistry, Physical Science, and A.P. Physics

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State Wrestling team finishes 5th in state Placers SPORTS OPINION

BY DANNY FOORE

Wrestling Kagan Squire 112 lbs 3rd

Nick Tavanello 215 lbs 3rd

Ben Buzzelli 285 lbs 4th

Brad Squire 140 lbs 6th

Louden Gordon 135 lbs 7th

Alex Gray 119 lbs 8th

Caleb Busson 189 lbs 8th

Swimming Logan Ware

100 free 4th 200 free 6th 200 medley 20th

Aaron Tipton 100 backstroke 200 medley 20th

Mike Pavlak 200 medley 20th

Joe Vargo 200 medley relay 20th

Elaina Lanson 100 free 18th 50 free 19th

Columbus, Ohio played host to the State Wrestling Championships on March 5, 6 and 7. Nine of our varsity wrestlers competed in the Jerome Schottenstein Center, in front of a total of 64,000 fans.

First up for the Grizzlies was 112 lbs freshman Kagan Squire.

Squire defeated his first two opponents 8-0 and then by a first period pin, respectively. This set Squire up with a rematch in the semi-finals against returning state champion Gus Sako of Lakewood St. Edward. Squire came up just short, losing to Sako 2-1. Squire would wrestle back and take home the third place medal.

The next semi-finalist for the Grizzlies was his brother, junior Brad Squire, at 140 lbs. B. Squire defeated his first two opponents by a combined score of 17-7. After a hard fought loss to Reynoldsburg’s Tommy Sasfy, B. Squire ended with a sixth place finish.

Freshman Nick Tavanello, wrestling at 215 lbs, had fought his way to the semis with two come-from-behind victories. Tavanello lost to Denicos Allen of Hamilton High School by a 6-4 decision.

“I am upset, but I can’t let that loss bring me down. I must come back and take third to help keep

Junior Louden looks to put Mt. Vernon’s Brent Kramp to his back in his consolation match.

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us in the team race,” Tavanello said after the loss. He stuck to his word and took home the bronze medal.

Junior Ben Buzzelli made it to his first semi-final, and he was up against number one ranked Valley Forge’s James Meder. Buzzelli lost a close bout, 4-0. The 285 lbs Buzzelli ended the weekend with a fourth place finish.

The Grizzlies’ next state placer was junior Louden Gordon. Gordon is one of the most unorthodox wrestlers in the state. His two come-from-behind wins set him up with a seventh place finish in the 135 lbs weight class.

Junior Caleb Busson finished in eighth place at the 189 lbs weight class. Busson’s signature move, “the pancake,” carried him into

the state tournament.

Wrestling at 119 lbs was senior Alex Gray. This was Gray’s first and last time wrestling in the state tournament. Gray’s hard work paid off with an eighth place finish, a great end to a long wrestling career.

State qualifiers also included Nate Ball at 145 lbs and Sheldon Brandenburg at 152 lbs.

The wrestling team has had a remarkable year. The team won its 17th Suburban League Championship in a row. The Grizzlies were also ranked 1st in the state for the first time ever. There was a school record, nine state qualifiers and seven state placers.

Another great accomplishment for the grapplers was the head to head victories over national pow-

erhouse, Lakewood St. Edward; defeating the St. Edward Eagles was also a first.

Capping off the season, the Grizzlies placed 1st at the Medina Sectional, which is regarded as one of the toughest sectionals in the state. The following weekend the Grizzlies placed 1st at the rugged Massillion Perry District, a district that is also one of the toughest in the state.

The final week of the season at the state wrestling tournament, the team wrestled many hardfought matches and came away with a fifth place finish.

Next year’s wrestling team should be in the state title talks once again, with only two graduating seniors and eight returning state qualifiers.

end zone facility will be two new dorm buildings for the studentathletes at Akron. Behind the dorms will be parking provided for sporting events that will take place at InfoCision Stadium.

The new stadium will have many new features that the Rubber Bowl did not have. It will supply locker rooms for the Zips and high school teams.

The first floor will hold an area for the coaches, a press room, shower area and sports medicine operations for treatment, rehabilitation and hydrotherapy, along with an X-ray room, office space and storage. The second floor will have lounge and meeting areas for sports programs that have not yet been determined.

What is left of the money will

give way to the upgrading of the video board in the south end zone. This upgrade will allow the display to be seen from both the outside and the inside of the stadium.

“InfoCision will be amazing.

With all of the new features it will hold, the stadium will be a rocking place. I will for sure attend the football games at Akron now.

I will not miss one home game,” commented junior Pat Deaguiar, who plans on attending the University of Akron.

The new stadium will be the main focus for the university, but along with the stadium are many changes to the scenery around the campus. The student center at UA is one of the best in the MidAmerican Conference and one of the best among other conferences.

Old dorms are being renovated, new dorms are going up, streets that used to go through campus no longer do and more green area

is in the campus. UA is becoming a better school for the students; they are competing to become one of the best colleges to attend.

InfoCision will bring in a great deal of change for Akron, the change that they want and need to become one of the better schools.

“Akron used to be a mediocre school, but with this new stadium it will not only bring in better athletes, but it will also benefit the students at Akron. The change that will occur in the next couple of years is amazing, and I cannot wait to be a part of it,” stated senior Steph Adley.

The new stadium coming in will not only hold 55,000, but it will be a beautiful stadium that will jump start Akron’s athletic programs, something that the Rubber Bowl could not do.

InfoCision is set to open on Sept. 12, 2009, when the Zips will play Kentucky, as Akron looks to start at whole new era for their football team.

University of Akron brings all-around change

BY ANTHONY SCHROCK

The University of Akron has been taking many measures toward becoming one of the better colleges in the nation, both athletically and academically. In 2007, Akron unveiled plans to create the $61.6 million InfoCision Stadium and Summa Field, an oncampus football stadium.

Originally priced at $55 million, an additional $6.6 million has been allotted. The additional cost, which brings the stadium project to $61.6 million, will fund new projects and add to the building’s aesthetics.

The additional $6.6 million will include the construction of a two-story, 16,800-square-foot end zone facility. Surrounding the

Gymnastics Morgan Smith 21st in bars

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Head coach J.D. Brookhart will be in charge of getting the Zips focused on starting the future of Akron football in their brand new stadium, InfoCision Stadium.

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Outdoor track prepares for glory

BY BRANDON HOUSE

With the track season right around the corner, the outdoor boys track team has been preparing for their first meet at Revere on Mar. 31. Some of the runners have been preparing as far back as winter break. A few runners with top times last year on the team are Aarick Jones, Anthony Schrock and Jake Hiltner. They are looking to make yet another state appearance.

Even with the loss of key se-

niors, the team has high hopes of winning the Suburban League.

Junior Sean Doty said, “We have been training pretty hard in the off season, and that’s what we need to have a good year. I really think we can win the SL title outright. After that we want to win our district, which will put us in regional. Finally, our biggest goal is to send even more people to states then we did last year, but we just have to take it one meet at a time, and do the best we can every time.”

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Members of the boys track team take some time out of their busy schedule to show their school spirit by posing in front of the Wadsworth wall in the gym.

Doty said the loss of seniors hurt the team, but the team is working to replace them and moving on, striving for a better season than the last.

“Immortals, we will put their name to the test.”

-Aaron Tipton, 11 According to Jacob Sussman, this team has some very talented athletes in the field and on the track. He said, “With runners like Jake Hiltner, Aaron Tipton, Bobby Over and Chris Goshia on the 4x800 who went to states last year, we are sure going to cause some havoc there again this year.”

With tough competitors like Green and Copley, it will be tough for the boys, but as Aaron Tipton said about all other teams, “Immortals, we will put their name to the test.” Also, when asked about how the team would deal with a possible loss, Tipton exclaimed, “That is blasphemy; this is Wadsworth!”

Last year the boys went 6-1 in the Suburban League. Their only loss was to the other SL powerhouse, Copley. The boys said they are going to put in the work to go undefeated in the SL this year. It seems that hard work is a theme among the team, and with

that theme, they intend to go a long way.

For those who do not know much about track, most track meets have the same schedule.

Field events start the meet off with a bang around four o’clock. Also during this time, the 4x800 initiates the track races.

The very final race is 4x400 usually ending around 8 p.m. It may seem like a long day, but runners may only compete in one race during the day. They are not all competing in all the races throughout the day.

With the boys looking for a great season this year at home and away, next year may cause a problem. With the new school on its way, the athletic fields will be torn down, including the track.

Many of the runners are leery of the fact they may not have a track next year. With mixed feelings many of them hope that the track will remain.

Junior Jake Hilter said they should keep the track until track season is over because they use the track more then any other sport, and they will be able to stay on their own track for home meets.

Despite these concerns, however, the team continues to focus on their original goal to make a name for themselves at States.

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By The Numbers

64 14 15 17 number of teams in the NCAA basketball tournament

number of womens teams in NCAA tournament with perfect graduation rates

number of triple doubles Lebron has in his career

number of times the wrestling team has won Suburban League

Girls, boys end seasons with overtime losses

BY ANTHONY LORUBBIO

The unexpected has become the expected for Wadsworth basketball. Both girls and boys teams made a run in their district tournaments as underdogs. The boys took a tough Hudson team to overtime, but they lost by two points. The girls, after a disappointing regular season, beat two suburban league teams en route to the district title.

The girls faced two easy contests, Cuyahoga Falls and Kent Roosevelt, to start the district tournament; their margin of victory averaged 49.5 points in the first two games. The girls followed up with two straight games against suburban league teams Copley

zlies then looked ahead to take on the second-place finisher in the Suburban League.

After a very good start by Wadsworth and poor shooting by “I thought it was a very Green, the Bulldogs fell behind by 21 points. All was successful season belost, though, for Green. cause everyone doubted not They came charging back us at the beginning.” late in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to one point.

-Lindsay Tenyak, 12 However, with solid free throws by sophomore Taylor “We knew them well and that Woods, the Lady Grizzlies findefinitely helped us prepare for ished off their foe to win the disthem.” trict championship.

After falling twice to the SubThe brackets next led the girls urban League champions, Wad- to the Regional semi-final against sworth used strong leadership the Mentor Cardinals. After a and inside defense to dominate hot start by the Grizzlies, MenCopley 46-35. The Lady Griz- tor proceeded to come back and take a five-point lead into halftime. Wadsworth then found themselves down by nine midway through the second half. With strong senior leadership and play

by Lindsay Tenyak, and help by the ever-steady shooter Woods, the ladies fought their way back in the fourth quarter to take the lead.

With victory in sight for the Grizzlies, Mentor began to foul to stop the clock. Unfortunately, Wadsworth could not capitalize on opportunities as the Cardinals took full advantage. With six seconds left, they tied the score at fifty-three. Mentor went on to finish in overtime, winning the hard-fought contest. Although the girls walked off the court in disappointment, they did not leave empty-handed.

The Lady Grizzlies are only the second team in 10 years to bring and Green.

“I was happy to face two suburban league teams in the tournament,” stated senior Kate Macko.

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The boys basketball team gathers around head coach Mike Schmeltzer Jr. during a time out at home against Cuyahoga Falls.

home the district championship plaque and earn a trip to the Canton Civic Center for Regional play.

“I thought it was a very successful season because everyone doubted us at the beginning of the season,” explained Tenyak. “We came together as a team and made it farther than expected. Our fans, especially the students, made it a great way to end the year!”

Like the girls’ season finale, the boys’ basketball team came up short in overtime. Riding a five-game winning streak into the sectional final, the boys looked to take down a very good Hudson team. There were ups and downs throughout the hard-fought contest. Late-game defense by the Grizzlies forced the game into

overtime, but it ultimately ended with Hudson escaping with a twopoint victory.

“I think it was a cowardly thing for Hudson to do in the overtime,” senior John Pope said referring to the Explorers’ uncanny strategy of holding the ball for the entire overtime. “With that aside though, the whole season was really fun to be a part of. I was happy to go out on a good note.”

Although the girls and boys saw their dreams come up short, they finished their seasons with exciting games. Both were thrillers until the end, ending in overtime.

Parallels can be drawn from both seasons: some disappointments early on, but the teams responded and ended their respective seasons positively.

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Foot care tips take first ‘step’ towards healthy spring season more common on woman than men. Athletes also suffer from athlete’s foot, which is a fungus that causes itchiness, redness and cracking of the skin. Athlete’s foot can be prevented by changing socks regularly and wearing shoes that let feet breathe and do not trap moisture.

“Athlete’s foot is absolutely disgusting. I would hate to have fungus between my toes,” said senior Alan Sheppard.

If your feet are healthy, your toenails will grow. Conversely, too long or too short of toenails will cause problems. Toenails should be trimmed straight across and not dug out or cut from the corners. If you are a girl, painting your toenails will brighten your feet and your day.

“I love spring time because that is when I can finally paint my toenails bright colors,” said junior Samantha Gearhart.

One of the easiest ways to keep feet looking healthy is by wearing shoes that actually fit. There should be enough room in your shoes to wiggle your toes. The best time to try on a pair of shoes

BY JACKIE LOWDERMILK

As the ice melts away and flowers begin to bloom, the appearance of flip flops and bare feet are in blossom as well. Although spring is an aesthetically pleasing season, some feet are not. Simple foot care tips will keep your feet looking and smelling just as beautiful as the flowers.

Just as flowers need water so do feet. Washing feet in lukewarm, soapy water each day will keep them moisturized and smelling good. However, excessive soaking will lead the skin to dry out.

If that happens, apply lotion, but avoid added moisture in between the toes. Swabbing in between toes and drying feet thoroughly is also important to maintaining freshness.

Stench and dryness are not the only problems. Many people suffer from calluses that appear on their feet. Calluses are formed from the accumulation of dead skin cells that harden and thicken due to excess pressure on a specific area. Calluses are especially prominent among athletes but are

is during the afternoon after your feet have swollen a little from an entire day of walking. Many times, blisters and pain are the result of shoes that are not properly fitted.

Besides wearing appropriate shoes, people who have diabetes need to be especially careful when it comes to foot care. Diabetes causes poor blood flow to the feet, which could lead to very serious problems such as bunions and hammertoes. Bunions occur when your big toe slants toward the small ones and the place between the bones near the base of your big toe grows big. Bunions can become red, sore and very infected. Hammertoes occur when a foot muscle gets weak, and the weakened muscle makes the tendons in the foot shorter and causes the toes to curl under the feet. Both of these foot problems can run in the family, so if family members have these problems, you should start prevention now.

“My grandma has bunions, and I’m afraid I’ll get them, too, so I will definitely use these tips,” said junior Chris Edwards.

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Senior Laura has been following trouble-free foot care tips in order to ensure the health of her feet. She can now show off her feet confidently with the coming of spring and warmer weather.

However, there is treatment for all of these problems that sometimes requires a chiropodist. A number of foot problems may even require extensive surgery which could leave you immobile for weeks. Self-treatment is not

advised because it often makes matters worse or leads to further problems with the feet. As long as you follow these simple foot care tips, your foot health will bud with the coming of spring.

students are less likely to crash or hinder stress. Everyone should causes an energy crash sooner. get at least three servings of calEating three full meals a day is feel cranky.

Keeping a good mood and posi- cium a day. This can be easily the first step in revamping energy levels. Replacing sugary foods tive attitude also minimizes stress. obtained by grabbing some ice cream, string with carbohydrates and cheese or a distributing calories evenglass of milk. ly among breakfast, lunch Omega-3s are and dinner keep energy also vital in levels balanced throughremaining in out the day. a good mood.

Breakfast, the meal These healthy most often skipped, is fats found in the most important meal fish and nuts in jump-starting the day. help fight off Eating carbohydrates, depression and such as bagels and cerepromote hapal, can help people relax piness. quickly during stressPHOTO COURTESY OF MCTCAMPUS Getting and ful times. Carbohydrates Eating three balanced meals containing important nutrients, such as carfotrigger a brain chemical bohydrates and proteins, helps keep energy levels balanced throughout staying cused is also a called serotonin, which the day. transmits nerve signals, keeping Calcium is an important vitamin huge part of getting rejuvenated. stress levels at a minimum. By to incorporate into meals for this Foods with protein, like meats picking the right carbohydrates, reason. The nutrient releases and dairy, help the brain release such as whole grains and fruits, chemicals to regulate moods and dopamine, which makes students

more alert.

Healthy snacking also contributes to reenergizing. A small, healthy snack between each meal is better than perusing the vending machines for the fastest snack. Eating vitamin-packed snacks, such as cheese and crackers or a granola bar, rather than chips and candy bars, will keep students’ stomachs feeling full for longer, while also providing essential nutrients and chemicals to fight fatigue.

This goes for after-school activities as well. Eating a piece of fruit and drinking a bottle of water before an event will refuel the body so performance is at its peak.

Meals do not have to be radically changed to boost energy levels. It is simply a matter of eating the right foods, in the right amounts and combinations.

Healthier choices help students fight fatigue, stress

BY MORGANN PRIEST

With the school year over half way through, many students are starting to feel fatigued and overworked. A primary factor of this may be the food consumed throughout the day. A simple reevaluation and adjustments to everyday meals can help students fight exhaustion and boost energy levels to fight stress and outlast the day.

Food is the fuel our bodies run on, and it affects our energy levels. Not any food can replenish energy, though. The items we usually rely on for fast energy are actually the ones to be avoided.

Candy bars, soda and other foods and drinks with a great deal of sugar break down much quicker than carbohydrates and proteins, leaving blood sugar levels low after a short period of time. This

QUESTION & ANSWER Question: What food(s) do you eat to re-energize and why?

“I usually eat apples or some kind of fruit. It makes me feel better.”

Joe, 11

“Water, it’s what the body needs to survive.”

“I typically eat something high in fiber and protein, especially energy boosting granola bars. They always pick me up without giving me a sugar high and then a crash.”

“Vegetables and fruit. It is full of energy and sugar.”

“I eat heavy pasta to re-energize because pasta has a lot of carbohydrates.”

Aidan, 10

Meredith , 9

Justin , 10

Kevin ,11

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March 2009

Teachers: Do you have any superstitions?

Bad things happen in threes!

- Mrs. Wolf

I always put my left sock and left shoe on first. I do not know why!

- Mr. Kaufman

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If you come in one door and go out another it will bring you bad luck.

- Mrs. Sonntag As a coach, I had certain ties and shirts that I would either wear all the time, or never wear again after a loss.

-Mr. Berlin

One that has stayed with me throughout the years is “If you sing before breakfast, you will cry before dinner.” So I always make sure I eat before singing in the church choir on Sundays!

- Mrs. Nedoh

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I would never step on the white line on the baseball field. I still avoid cracks in the sidewalk and lines on any walkways.

- Mr. Goddard

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My superstition is having a routine for every race I run. For instance, I never run over storm sewers, I always have a Snickers Marathon Bar pre-race, I put an extra hairband on my wrist, and I keep a watch so I can pace myself. I feel all these things help me run my best.

-Ms. Yaggi

I always avoid the cracks in the sidewalk. I think it is something about not wanting to break my mother’s back? Maybe a little bit of OCD. -Mrs. Swanson

Never mention Shakespeare’s Scottish play (you know the one!) or whistle in a theatre! Bad things WILL happen!!!

-Mrs. Csaky

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Students: Did you ever have an imaginary friend?

I had a purple and blue elephant named Minnie. Once I got locked in my room with her and the fire department had to come and get us out!

-Caitlyn , 12

I have actually never had friends, neither real nor imaginary.

- Clay , 11 Yes, his name was Dudley Stevenson. He was an exceptional person and great role model for all...

I HATED HIM! -Jonathan , 12

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Yes, he was Mr. Singleton’s height, had Mr. Callaghan’s face, Mr. Yaggi’s beard and always wore a dress.

-Mike, 12

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My friend’s name was Mary, and she was my first kiss. I was so nervous!

- Jack , 9

My sister and I had our friends CoCo & Shadow. We would take them everywhere and cry when my mom left them in the car!

-Maria 10

Yes, her name was Jackie Karaffa, and she ate garbage and smelled like rotten fish. We did everything together.

- Erin , 12

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5 Of course, he helped me do all of my chores on the farm everyday and he would talk to me with his big handle-bar mustache. His name was Ricardo.

-Hayden , 10

No. Real thugs don’t need friends of any kind. We get money 24/7.

-Mike , 11

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