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Shooting stirs up fear in schools

Chardon Local Schools take time to ask for the community’s thoughts and prayers due to the injuries and loss of students in the event.

BY JESSICA GAHAN AND DANIELLE TRENTA

Another school tragedy hit this time close to home at Chardon High School, attracting national attention.

Five students were shot on Feb. 27, 2012, leaving three dead and two injured. This incident caused panic throughout many school districts. The fear that a shooting like this could happen has been on the students’ and faculty’s minds.

The shooting has affected Wadsworth and several surrounding schools.

Schools such as Beachwood and Solon City Schools had police officers dispatched to keep a watch on the students and faculty.

The entire Wadsworth school system had its eyes open, including Associate Principal Steve Moore. In an interview, Moore stated that Wadsworth considered taking many precautions, but decided it was best to just maintain the security already installed and take additional security without alarming the student body.

This event did not just affect local schools’ security plans, but

also it affected the way students felt about being safe at school.

“School is supposed to be a place where students can grow and learn. If this were to happen at my school, I would not feel safe

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This event really took a toll on many students here. Students had a hard time thinking about how Wadsworth has the same size and atmosphere as “You really cannot take Chardon. anything for granted. You need “I have never heard to know that everyday is special of Chardon before and you need to cherish every this shooting. I am surprised how affected moment you have because it I am by this,” said Haley Hassinger, 11. might be your last.”

Students also -Connor VanFleet, 11. had a difficult time envisioning what anymore,” said Ellie Surratt, 10.

Chardon’s students and faculty According to ABC News, were dealing with. classmates described Lane as an “It is hard to imagine what outcast who had been bullied. those people are going through,” In late December, he posted a said Patrick Long, 10. poem on his Facebook page that The only event that has been a read, “He longed for only one scare here recently is the bomb thing, the world to bow at his threat. feet,” and ended ominously, “Die, “Going through the threat of all of you.” the bomb, makes me realize the “Think about the decisions you terror that students of Chardon want to make. They can be life witnessed,” said Rebecca altering in positive and negative Adams, 11. ways,” Moore said.

Unfortunately, this event The school has a Crisis Plan, really opened the eyes to many which is located on the school’s students and faculty members in home page. If students are worried the district and many others. or curious about what precautions “You really cannot take

anything for granted. You need to know that everyday is special and you need to cherish every moment you have because it might be your last,” said Connor VanFleet,11.

Editor’s note: If you or a student you know have any concerns about actions that could be taken to harm others, please seek a responsible adult for guidance and help.

Chardon High update

BY DANIELLE TRENTA AND JESSICA GAHAN

The teachers, students, and family members of the Chardon community have been a constant stream of support in light of everything that happened.

Thousands of people have kindly volunteered to assist the small city in recovering from the shooting.

On Mar. 3, 16-year-old Daniel Parmertor was buried at All Souls Cemetery. Parmertor’s family said that they planned to bury him with his first paycheck, still unopened, from his new job at the bowling alley, The Plain Dealer Reports.

Also, 16-year-old Demetrius Hewlin was buried on Tuesday, Mar. 6. Shortly after that on Mar. 8, the family had asked that all light a candle to remember

Hewlin because it would have been his 17th birthday.

The last funeral was for 17-year-old Russell King Jr., who was put to rest on Mar. 8.

King, along with Hewlin, is helping others through personal decisions to be an organ donor.

The three boys will be greatly missed by all.

Two other students were also injured. At Hillcrest Hospital, 17-year-old Nick Walczak remains in serious condition, after being shot four times. He was shot in the arm, neck and back. Walczak has no feeling in his legs due to spinal shock, but doctors are cautiously optimistic about his recovery. Joy Rickers, 18, was released from Hillcrest Hospital.

The whole community continues to send out prayers.

Inside the Bruin: SENIORITIS

A disease that is rapidly taking over the senior class.

Explore the different styles of prom dresses.

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Facing the life-long consequences of today’s actions.

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Attending dances in style

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Editorial

It really is amazing how fast time seems to fly. Next year is going to be a year full of changes for all students at WHS. The seniors will be out of high school and moving on with their lives. The rest of the school will be making the long-waited move to the new high school.

Now is the time that the current juniors are becoming anxious to live their senior year to the fullest. Not only will they now be the ones ruling the school, but they will be the first class to graduate from the new building.

Good luck to all the juniors and start applying to various colleges and making that important decision of where you plan on going after high school is over.

Sophomores and freshman are not much far behind.

Sophomores start thinking about your future after high school, and freshman you are no longer

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All grades welcome the new freshman class. You all know how difficult the transition from middle school to high school.

Also cherish the memories you make in high school because before you know it is all over.

As a senior, there are ups and downs when it comes to not experiencing being in the new school. We will miss out on all the improvements to the school; however, I am pretty sure it is safe to say we all are excited to graduate even from the school now.

Graduating is a bittersweet feeling. It is exciting to move on in your life and experience being done with your education at Wadsworth. However, it is sad to be completely grown up and on your own.

It feels like just yesterday; we seniors were in eighth grade anticipating our move to become freshman. Here we are again counting the days down until we are freshman once again.

Is it okay for boys to tan?

YES

NO

By mathias zollinger

by brad virgin

Why would it not be okay for guys to tan?

I have no idea why it ever became a “girl” thing to do in the first place. It is not like you are getting your nails done or getting your hair styled. It is definitely okay for guys to tan.

I must admit, it would be a little weird if they were tanning for a dance, but just tanning to get some color back in you after the long break from the sun during winter is fine.

Also, it is very relaxing. It gives you a break in the day to just lay down for a little while and know that you are not going to be bothered by anyone.

Tanning even clears up your skin in multiple ways. If you have a skin infection like ring worm, it will kill it quickly. It also helps acne, which makes every teenager’s life less stressful. No one wants to be walking around with pimples.

These reasons for tanning apply to everyone, not just girls. This is why it is more than okay for guys to tan.

Tanning for guys is a very demeaning thing to the male race. It shows that we are more and more like women, which is not what we should be doing. Tanning is something meant for women and girls, and it should stay that way.

According to the National Cancer Institute, “Using an indoor tanning device increases the chance of getting cancer 2.5 times, compared to nonusers.”

Bottom line people should not tan because of the risk of cancer let alone just boys.

“Unlike for adults, there are currently no set guidelines for skin examinations in children,” said the National Cancer Institute.

This makes it so that it is nearly impossible for us to detect if anything is going wrong with our teenagers.

In conclusion, beyond the health risks with tanning, just the fact of a guy doing a girl’s thing should be the main reason for telling boys not to tan.

reactions to the chardon shooting...

The Chardon shooting was shocking for me to hear. I could not imagine something like that happening. It was a very sad event. When I started to listen to all the stories, I started to cry and I have no connection to this, so I could not imagine how the community feels about this event. No school, family, friends, or community should have to go through this. This is a horrible tragedy. This was so shocking, and for no one to even see it coming is horrible. I feel horrible for the kids who were involved and the family who has to deal with this. I could not imagine what I would do if this were to happen to our community. I think that Chardon High School should get a lot of respect due to how well the community handled this awful tragedy. It is unbelievable how the football coach and all of the other teachers could step in to stop the shooter and help all of those kids. They are true heroes

and great people. They are so brave and very amazing for what they did for their students. It truly made a difference.

There is not a lot the school could do in this case. No one was expecting this to occur. I do believe that there were things that could have been done for this to be prevented. He put suspicious notes on Facebook and Twitter telling everyone what was going to happen. His grandparents should have probably monitored it, or if other people saw this on his Facebook, they should have told an adult about it. There is not a lot that we can do to prevent an unexpected event. We just need to report suspicious things and make sure everyone knows that there is always someone to talk to when you feel this way.

Kelsie Wenger, 10 I think it is very frightening that this happened. The reason I say this is because Chardon is a

school similar to ours. If it were in a place with a very high crime rate, then it would be sad, but I would think it would never happen in our school. Now, although I still know its highly unlikely, I feel like it could happen at our school.

Although schools can take certain precautions to try to make shootings less likely, I do not think it is possible to entirely prevent a shooting. The best schools can do is practice lock downs to help limit the amount of people that get shot.

Nick Winkler, 10

pulling out a gun and shooting fellow classmates gives me the chills.

I feel like schools do not do enough about bullying and troubled kids and children in our school. We say it is, “No Tolerance,” but even if incidents do occur, the people responsible still do not get in trouble. A little “Slap on the Wrist,” does absolutely nothing.

I feel like the community of Chardon is handling the situation very well.

Natalia Escudero, 11

Knowing that Chardon is basically about an hour away, it kind of makes me upset. This could happen to any school. I never thought that this would happen anywhere remotely around my city.

From what I have heard, Chardon is equivalent to Wadsworth. Imagining a fellow student coming into the cafeteria,

I am deeply saddened by what has happened to the families of the two Chardon kids who passed away. I cannot bear to think of what type of pain the parents are going through. I wish them the best of luck in the future. I give them my condolences on everything that goes with them in the future. T.J. Lane is obviously a very troubled boy and needs

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help. He will probably be in jail for the rest of his life. Now he has a lot of time on his hands to think about what he did.

Eric Peltz, 11 Monday, February 27, 2012, was definitely a day of mourning for Chardon High School. My prayers go out to the families and friends who have been affected by this tragic event. Shootings are never morally right no matter what the cause of it was. What really irks me is that they have said he was bullied, and he was a quiet kid. If the students knew he was being bullied, why did they not do something about it?

If they believed that the kid could fend for himself then shame on them. Why could they not talk to a teacher or even the shooter?

All you have to do is bring it up; you do not have to go Sherlock Holmes and solve the whole crime. Is it now a sin to help someone out?

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

This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser.

The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively disruptive to the school process.

The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. 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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Academic Challenge A team of Mac Jones 12, Ian Klonk 12, and Bob Krueger 9, led by Mr. Schoonover, represented WHS at the Channel 5 Academic Challenge competition. It will be aired on Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 P.M.

Coach Postak Congratulations to Coach Postak for being honored in Columbus at the girls basketball state tournament. Coach Postak is being recognized by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association for his 20 years of service as a coach.

Football Congratulations to Coach Dennison for recently being named the Cleveland Touchdown Club Coach of the year, and to Jack Snowball for being named the Offensive Player of the year.

‘KONY 2012’ draws attention

BY CLAY SMALLEY

African rebel guerrilla leader, Joseph Kony, has captured the attention of people nationwide after a YouTube video exposing him went viral this month.

The co-founder of an activist group called Invisible Children, Jason Russell, posted a video titled “KONY 2012” on YouTube.

In just 30 minutes, the video depicts the horrors of what has happened in Northern Uganda.

Kony has kidnapped over 30,000 young Ugandan children from their homes. After kidnapping the children, he forced the boys to fight for his rebel army and kill their parents, while he trafficked the young girls into the sex trade.

Kony is the leader of a socalled Christian movement called The Lord’s Resistance Army. In a series of attacks and raids on many villages over a period of more than 20 years, this group has killed tens of thousands of people in four countries.

The reality of the situation is that Joseph Kony has been out of Uganda for over six years, and the information of what he has done is just now hitting the US. Kony has been in exile, and rarely shows his face to his followers. In 2007, Kony emerged from hiding and almost signed a peace treaty with the Ugandan government. The treaty would have disbanded the rebel army.

This led to Kony backing out of

the historic treaty in April of 2008.

The question that has been raised is if we, as a nation, should get involved.

There are many issues that would inhibit us from catching Kony.

Along with Kony not being in the country, there is another problem.

The American group against Kony, Invisible children, has a population that tops off only in the hundreds.

Even though the group is not backed by the majority of people, they are gaining support very quickly. Along with this support, comes the power to influence the U.S. government in the search for Kony.

In an attempt to help with the capture of Kony, President Barack Obama sent 100 armed military advisers to help the Ugandans learn to fight.

Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Army have brought death and tragedy to many countries in Africa. The fight against Kony is one backed by many Americans, and thanks to the video “KONY 2012,” more and more people are learning what has happened and how to help.

The hope is that with our help as a nation, Ugandans will learn how to fight properly and be armed sufficiently. The U.S. government is not focusing all of its attention on this issue, but it is definitely trying to help out as much as possible in order to bring justice to this terrible situation.

B r i e f s Super Tuesday hits home Coach Booth

Congratulations to Coach Booth for recently being named the Inland Northeast Ohio Division I coach of the year.

Writing awards

The following students received Student Writing Awards from Wayne College.

Maria Gunselman won second place for her personal essay. Grace McCourt won third place for her original poem.

Matt Pavalak received an honorable mention for his work of poetry

Olympics

Health officials are bracing themselves for a measels outbreak this summer. Unvacinated tourist may pose a threat to bring back measels to the United States.

PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS

Joseph Kony, leader of The Lords Resistance Army in Africa, commands his rebel troops.

BY TOM CALHOUN

On Super Tuesday, voters headed to the polls to nominate a candidate. Some voted for their first time, while more experienced voters returned to the polls.

The Republican party was

the main focus of this primary.

President Barrack Obama is running uncontested for the Democratic nomination.

However, the Republican party has four candidates running: Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.

PHOTO BY MCTCAMPUS

Republican candidate Mitt Romney celebrates at a political rally.

Ohio is a crucial state for candidates. Ohio has 66 delegates up for grabs. Mitt Romney won the overall primary with 38 percent of the vote. He won 35 of the 66 delegate’s votes. Rick Santorum came in second with 37 percent of the vote and 21 delegate’s votes. Gingrich and Paul did not earn any delegates.

Gingrich finished in third with 15 percent. Paul finished in fourth with nine percent of the vote.

Ten other states held their primaries on Tuesday, hence the reason for the name Super Tuesday.

Georgia, Ohio, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Idaho, Vermont, Virginia, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Alaska were among the states to hold primaries.

A total of 419 delegates were up for grabs through the ten states. Rick Santorum won North Dakota, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Newt Gingrich only won Georgia, his home state. Ron Paul did not win a state on Super Tuesday. Mitt Romney was the big winner with Ohio, Virginia, Vermont and Massachusetts.

Romney is holding a huge lead with 432 delegates compared to Rick Santorum’s 165 and Gingrich’s 134. This summer, America will watch very closely to see which candidate will represent the Republican party.

This election poses a tough battle for the Republican party against current President and Democratic nominee, Barrack Obama.

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A word from our

principal

Spring is here, and so are the final weeks of the fourth grading period. It is imperative that all students remain focused on completing this school year in a positive, productive manner. We have a long summer for you to enjoy, so even with the nice spring weather we have enjoyed to date, please don’t lose focus on high achievement academically.

As we continue with memories from former WHS students who are now on our staff at WHS, Mr. Bill Goddard is this month’s guest.

He has offered his thoughts what it was like being a student in the current building, which will be closed on May 18.

“I came to WHS at the start of my 9th grade year from a very liberal college community in Oberlin, Ohio. It was a big change for me. Study hall time at Oberlin was spent playing with paper footballs and cards. My first day of study hall in Wadsworth, I got my paper football together and a teacher popped me in the back of the head saying “We don’t do that here.” I remember beating out the freshman QB and he had his buddies try to step on my fingers at practice so he could play.

I remember my social studies teacher showing a reel to reel movie on World War II. He fell asleep and the film broke leaving a four foot high pile of film on the floor. Some other memories at WHS were breaking my wrist in the 9th grade in a basketball game against Boys Village. You talk about some tough guys; go to Boys Village.

One year the seniors buried a car in the courtyard when it was completely open and not enclosed like it is now. PE classes were in the East gym with a curtain down the middle (boys on one side, girls on the other). My head football coach was my driver education teacher. I can remember Junior Banquet being one of the best times when we did a talent show and I imitated Elton John. Our dances, wrestling matches, and gymnastics meets were in the commons.

I would attend Prom and Homecoming late because of athletic events. My coaches could care less if you were late, now we don’t even schedule functions on those dates.

My main overall memory is the great teachers I had who taught more than the content, but also how to be a good person and succeed after high school.

Finally, I still have many lifelong WHS friends.

“Once a Grizzly always a Grizzly!”

Thank-you Mr. Goddard.

Seniors, as you wind down the final weeks enjoy and make many positive memories.

We are . . . Wadsworth!

Mr. Parsons

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Underclassmen stress over OGT OPINION BY BROOKE

OGT week: For juniors and seniors, it is the most awaited week of the school year. For freshmen and sophomores, it is one of the worst weeks they have to endure in their underclassmen lives.

All year, the upperclassmen look forward to the week when their school day starts at 10:00 a.m. Although the sophomores are the only ones that have to take the actual OGT, the freshmen still have to take a practice test to prepare them for next year.

“It does not make any sense that underclassmen complain about taking the test! We all had to take the test so they should have to go through everything that we did!

They are underclassmen, so they do not deserve rights,” said Brad Haren, 12.

The most popular activity for the upperclassmen to do is to sleep in and go to breakfast before they go to class. Underclassmen often complain that it is not fair to them; but in fact, it is completely fair.

The juniors and seniors had to take the OGT just like this year’s freshmen and sophomores have to. They had to watch the upperclassmen of those years stroll into school at 10 a.m. with coffees and smiles on their faces.

Now, it is their time to enjoy OGT week. They waited and they earned it!

“As a sophomore this year, I cannot complain because I am actually taking the OGT and I will be a junior next year,” said Jani Bailey, 10.

I understand why freshmen are complaining about having to come to school when they do not take the test until next year, but you are all only being prepared for taking the test. If a sophomore fails it next year, they get to retake it their junior and senior

years until you pass it.

As a junior, I loved OGT week.

I slept everyday until 8, then went to breakfast with friends.

Of course, I used to be that annoying underclassman that constantly complained about OGT week not being fair. During my sophomore year, I realized that the practice test was only to help prepare me.

“I do not think it is fair for underclassmen to complain. We all had to take it,” said Taryn Szalay, 11.

“This is the reason why no one likes freshmen,” said Brad Scheiman, 11.

What most freshmen do not understand is that in high school you have to earn your privileges.

Complaining about how you have to get up at the same time as you usually do for a week of testing does not make any sense.

When you see those juniors and seniors walking into school at 9:50 a.m., just remember that they had to go through every single thing that you deem unfair to your class.

“It is stupid for freshmen to come in to take a practice test

Underclassmen

8:00 a.m.

PHOTO BY BROOKE TITTLE

Upperclassmen PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS

This shows what underclassmen and upperclassmen are doing at 8 a.m. during OGT week.

because the OGT has to be the easiest test. The practice test is not hard at all, but I am not one to go around complaining about it all week,” said Tyler Aberle, 9.

This just goes to show that even some freshmen think that the fact that others are over reacting is a little extreme. There is a thing called patience, and if you do not have it, you will never survive high school.

It is irritating to hear sophomores complain about the

OGT as well. You have to take the test at some point. Would you rather take it your junior or senior year with sophomores?

My advice to all the underclassmen this year is to calm down and stop complaining about testing. Everyone else had to go through it, and you are most likely annoying the upperclassmen.

Enjoy high school while you can because it goes by fast.

Testing for a week will not ruin your lives. Your time will come!

Disease plagues seniors

Senioritis spreads throughout senior class with widespread effects OPINION BY ALYSSA

Attention students of Wadsworth High School: a dangerous illness is spreading

around the school rapidly.

Senioritis is an extremely contagious disease. Symptoms include blank homework papers, increased Facebook usage, and general laziness. The only known cure for senioritis is a three month dose of sunshine.

“I have not done a single homework assignment since winter break. Senioritis is taking over my life,” said Joey Baker, 12.

Baker is not alone; many students feel that senioritis is responsible for their low grades.

Although typically a disease only afflicting seniors, more and more underclassmen are claiming to be suffering from senioritis this year. As a senior, I can promise that these underclassmen are not actually suffering from this illness.

A loss of motivation is typical for students of all ages at the end of the year. This is not senioritis.

Senioritis is a serious illness and should not be used as an excuse for laziness.

“I know that I need to do my homework, but I cannot force

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Lauren, 12, decides to take a nap instead of doing the piles of homework she has.

myself to do it anymore,” said Jon Norstrom, 12.

Students suffering from senioritis have typically already been admitted into college—a qualification that underclassmen do not meet. Because they have already been admitted, seniors

I have done any homework since then,” said Lauren Goodwin, 12.

The unusually warm weather this year has allowed senioritis to set in earlier than usual. Most seniors would rather spend time outside than inside working on school.

There are a number of “I have not done a single things seniors can do to homework assignment since alleviate the symptoms of senioritis. Be warned winter break. Senioritis is though, these are not cures taking over my life.” for senioritis.

-Joey Baker, 12 One way is to take your homework outside. Seniors feel that high school grades are feel that they are outside having irrelevant. fun, but get homework done.

Unfortunately, most colleges Another way to lessen the will revoke their admission severity of senioritis is to study in decision and scholarships small doses. Although it may not if a student’s grades drop be as effective as study sessions significantly. earlier in the year, it is surely For most, senioritis sets in right better than not studying at all. after winter break.

The best way to avoid catching “I never believed senioritis senioritis is to stay focused on was a real thing until I came back school. Avoid those afflicted with from winter break. I do not think the disease and keep working!

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Mexican foods fight Opinion BY Matt

A few years ago, a new fast food establishment came into Wadsworth creating some thought provoking questions and debates.

It has turned close friends against one another, and above all, has made some of our life choices very difficult. Of course, I am talking about Chipotle and its effect on long-time favorite, Taco Bell.

Taco Bell has stood without competition in the realm of “tex-mex” style fast food for numerous years in our town.

When in the mood for some tacos or burritos, it was always the place for the job. The location and prices were right for any high school student’s budget.

Once Chipotle came in, it was a whole new situation. To add insult to injury, they put it right across the street from the once undisputed champ, Taco Bell.

The easiest way to approach the problem of choosing where to eat is by breaking it down to all the facts. First, I will evaluate the ingredients of each restaurant’s menu items.

Secondly, I will be doing some price checking and comparison.

Obviously, I will condense T-Bell’s menu to more or less match Chipotle’s six or so items.

Then, I will throw a couple of other items in to consider about each place.

Finally, I will be conducting a survey of students at the high school to answer the most critical question about this competition: T-Bell or Chipotle?

This is a statement straight from Taco Bell’s webpage on their ingredients: We sell more than two billion tacos every year, so it is important our seasoned beef consistently maintains the proper standard of quality for every customer. Here is our notso-secret recipe. We start with USDA-inspected quality beef.

Then add water to keep it juicy and moist. Mix in Mexican spices and flavors, including salt, chili pepper, onion powder, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, and cocoa powder. Combine a little oats, yeast, citric acid, and other ingredients that contribute to the flavor, moisture, consistency, and quality of our seasoned beef.

Chipotle was not so compliant on their recipe for their products which they turn out daily. There was no recipe in sight. Could this be to say they are hiding something?

Either way, all I could find on

this subject was their food with integrity page. To sum it up, the meats that are used are all locally raised and the livestock cared for and treated humanely.

The chickens are free range and the cattle are grain fed.

Now, to a far more critical issue for many of us: price.

Compared to Chipotle, Taco Bell’s tacos and other items are far less expensive. Why is this?

According to Taco Bell, it is because they are one of the largest beef (self-proclaimed) buyers in the U.S. Every year, they buy about 300 million pounds of beef. Since they buy in bulk, they are able to secure some of the best prices, which they, in turn, pass on to their customers with their reasonable prices.

Let us also discuss selection, taste, quality of product, and price.

Obviously, Taco Bell’s menu is much larger, cheaper and more diverse, but does this necessarily make it better? Chipotle gives you the basics but with a generous portion in size and flavor. It costs more, but you get what you pay for in my opinion. At Chipotle, you can choose how much of an ingredient and what exactly you want in your item. It is made right in front of you. These are all positives for Chipotle.

This is how I view the overall dilemma. If you are just hanging with some of your friends and you are hungry, just stop by and get a few boxes of tacos at Taco Bell.

It is hard to beat their deal of 12 tacos for 10 dollars. In that regard, Taco Bell is good for feeding a larger number of friends. If you go to Chipotle, you can get party size boxes of their tacos and burritos, but it is going to cost you.

If you decide to take a girl out, guys, do not cheap out. Show her you care by spending a little bit more and take her to Chipotle.

It has a classier atmosphere than a Taco Bell. Not to mention, at Chipotle they make your food in front of you, dinner and a show.

Let us also not forget that Chipotle has been a major contributor to Wadsworth High School with generous donations.

During the blood drives, you do not see donors munching on Taco Bell’s burritos. Most importantly, in a much more recent event, the infamous walk out at the basketball game, Chipotle was not only generous enough to accept all of the students after the walkout to their restaurant, but they even went as far as giving out free food. This definitely gained a few more fans on their side and showed what great customer service is all about.

The final results to this ongoing question are in.

Though it was extremely close, according to the students at WHS, Taco Bell remains the reigning champ.

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Nick, 12, Jack, 12, and Principal Parsons have all gained the clearance to demolish the old high school.Um harum voluptatios

Time expires, one question remains Opinion by Ally

With the last games being played in the West Gym and the last dance being held at the school, rumor has it that the talk of the main office has shifted to one topic: Who gets to press the button at the end of the year to tear down the school? A secret Bruin insider high up in the food chain has confirmed that there will indeed be one specific privileged individual who will ultimately get to press the button to knock down the building once and for all.

While Dr. Fortner and the Board of Education have been meeting day and night discussing the possible button pushers, our insider information gives us these names as the front-running candidates: Mr. Parsons: The most obvious and self-proclaimed

overwhelming favorite of the bunch would be our very own commander in chief, Mr. Jerry Parsons. The 6’3” principal has headed our school’s operation for the past three years, and he will be the last king to ever sit on the throne in the main office. When asked what he would personally want to demolish, his response was, “I would like to take a sledge hammer to the P.A. System.”

Parson’s pros for the being button pusher include being a great leader, strategist, and farewell speech giver. Parson’s only con is that he is rumored to be a weak button pusher, which could bring on the dreadful circumstance that he might have to perform a double push to get the job done.

Nick Tavanello: It does not take a rocket scientist to understand that our economy is in shambles.

In fact, word out of Washington D.C. is that our national debt is so high that Michelle Obama is organizing a bake sale. With that in mind, the Board could decide to take the cost efficient route and have three-time state champion Nick Tavanello knock down the old school with his bare hands. The two-sport star is rumored to have the combined

strength of three Batmans and a Superman and by punching down the school, he would certainly save the district money by not purchasing dynamite.

“I would be thrilled and honored to be able to push the button,” said Tavanello.

The other low-cost option the Board is debating right now is just leaving the old school up for an extra week because one more heavy rain will probably cause the school to collapse on its own.

Jack Snowball: Wadsworth’s own prodigal son Jack Snowball, 12, needs to be thrown into the pool of candidates based on the fact that he is probably more known than Mayor Laughbaugh herself. The 5’10” running back out of Sacred Heart was recently named First-team All- Galaxy.

“I feel honored to be one of the chosen candidates for pushing the button. It is one of the greatest awards/ accomplishments I have received in high school!” said Snowball.

If this contest was to put a vote, Snowball would run over the competition like he did Glenoak, but unfortunately for him, the decision is left up to Dr. Fortner.

Whoever the Board decides to choose is completely up in the air as of right now. Much more discussion needs to take place before the final button pusher is revealed to the public.

Turn snow day into ‘sun day’

opinion by Kayla

Typical Ohio winters usually leave us piled behind mounds of snow and bundled up in multicolored Snuggies.

However, this winter has been different, and even though the weather has been great, students have been missing out on one of the best things about winter: snow days.

We have not had a single snow day or two-hour delay, so why not take one on a beautiful day when students can take a break?

According to the laws the state of Ohio have in place, a school is allowed to have five snow days without having to make up school. We may as well take what we have been given!

With the construction schedule how it is, we have gone weeks

without a day off, and some students simply need a break.

“I just need a day to catch up on some sleep and get away from school!” said Emily Graydon, 11.

It would be good for the health of all students to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we have been enjoying. Students often find themselves day-dreaming during class about how they wish they could be soaking up the sun.

The sun actually contains vitamins that would be good for everyone. Doctors say that going outside and soaking up Vitimin D for short periods of time is a very healthy thing to do.

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“If I could just take one day off, I know I would be able to focus more in class,” said Anne Beddow, 9.

Going for a run, playing some good ole’ kick ball, or even taking the dogs for a walk are all activities we simply do not have time to do anymore with our crazy school schedule.

Let’s turn the snow days we never used into “sun days”!

However, this is not to say that we are guarenteed a spring with no snow. In years past, snow days have gone all the way into March and April, so hope for this weather to continue!

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BY HANNAH ADAMS

PHOTO COURTESY OF LESLIE GEORGIADIS

Olivia, 12, lectures Tyler, 11, on his gambling habits when he should be spending time with her.

After months of preparation, the cast, band, crew and directors of this year’s musical, Guys and Dolls, can finally breathe a sign of relief. Their performances on March 15-17 at OJ Work Auditorium were well attended and near sell-outs.

The story set in New York City featured leads Tyler Coy, 11, as

Nathan Detroit, Olivia Petrey, 12, as Adelaide, Isaac Clark, 11, as Sky Masterson and Cara Powell, 10, as Sarah Brown.

They were joined with a cast of over 20 other individuals. The characters ranged from shady New York gamblers to curly haired ‘strippers’ from The Hot Box. “I feel that it went really well. I am extremely proud of

everybody, the actors, the pit band, and the techies,” replied Director Mrs. Pam Csaky when asked how she felt the performances came to fruition.

“They all brought it together for three great shows.”

As the drama department has proven time and time again, they are truly an organization to be proud of. Guys and Dolls was no exception.

Attending dances in style

BY VERONICA AND HANNAH

With prom and Junior Banquet quickly approaching, the one biggest thought that is likely plaguing the minds of every female is what they will wear.

Fear not, with the following style guide, finding the perfect outfit does not have to be unattainable.

As the stereotype would say, girls are notorious for being excessively concerned with finding a dress that no one else will be wearing. For many, this seems to translate into spending a lot of money to find an exotic designer dress that might literally break the bank. While there may not be anything innately wrong with this, other girls would rather opt for something different.

Consignment shops have become popular places to look for prom dresses. Some have more selection than others, but there are a number in Wadsworth and the surrounding area that have large racks of formals.

Trendy Threads in Wadsworth and The Gingerbread House in Medina are two examples. Most of the time, the dresses are in near mint condition or simply need a trip to the dry cleaners. A lot of dresses that can be found in consignment stores are at least half of the original price and can be significantly more affordable than buying a new one.

Trends are an annual occurrence. A trip to any boutique or website will reveal the prevalence of said trends which can be viewed to the right.

Searching for a dress that is a classic style can be an alternative to the trends that someone else is more likely to buy. Allowing one’s natural beauty to shine through has a tendency to make an impact.

“Do not pick something out that you would not want to wear other than to prom,” said Nikki Mangano, 11.

While one may have to flip through numerous magazines and browse multiple stores to find the right dress, the fashionistas of the world would agree that it is important to know how to shop based on body type.

As What Not to Wear’s Stacy London once stated, “You cannot fit clothes well and look your best if you do not know what you are working with.”

Tip: Less is more. Sequins and glitter are fabulous, but too much can begin to look cheap. Choosing a dress that has embellishment just at the waist or neckline can help keep it simple and draw attention to the parts of a person’s body that they are comfortable with.

Tip: Accessories are a girls best friend!

This includes shoes. They can bring a lot of personality to a prom look. Spending a little more on accessories that can be worn over and over might be more worth the money than splurging on a dress that will likely only be worn once.

They can transform a simple dress into something amazing.

The Ballgown WHERE: Macy’s COLOR: Blue Variegated Tip: Try it on! Do not underestimate the dress on the hanger. Every dress has the potential to take on an entirely different look on a girl’s body.

Tip: Go bold! Do not be afraid to try something different.

Tip: Breaking the bank is not necessary. There are super hot prom dresses available at Forever 21 or H&M for under $40. JCPenney is also budget friendly with dresses under $100.

Tip: Try vintage. Antique shops and flea markets are full of classic, unique dresses that will definitely be a stand out. Just keep in mind that sizing back then was different than it is currently.

Tip: Beauty does not need to be uncomfortable.

Tightly bodiced dresses can be constrictive at times.

Dresses with an empire waist can allow a little bit more room to breathe.

The Print WHERE: Macy’s COLOR: Multi PRICE: $199.99

The Mermaid WHERE: David’s Bridal COLOR: Black PRICE: $199.99 Tip: An easy way to find colors that work for one’s skin tone is to find a celebrity with a similar tone and search for their red carpet looks. In general, women with warmer and darker complexions look great in earthy colors, and fair skinned ladies might want to check out pastels.

WHERE: Dillard’s COLOR: Neon Orange PRICE: $199.99

The Goddess Tip: Unleash the goddess within.

Athena did not need pounds of makeup and hairspray for the Greek world to revere her as gorgeous. Be confident and enjoy the night!

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BY FRANK BERTUZZI

Fans of the popular AMC post-apocalyptic drama, The Walking Dead, were shocked to learn the outcome of a character on the show when the AMC online store accidently released an early order page for the show’s second season.

On February 29, AMC released a “buy now” option for The Walking Dead’s second season, which is set to be released in August, and they released a major spoiler when

they accidentally released a character death that had not happened yet.

Shane Walsh, who is portrayed by Jon Bernthal, is a goner. The online description read, “Shane’s last episode.”

Although not necessarily a big deal, the problem was that this information was released before the event actually happened. Shane was not killed until the episode that premiered on Sunday March 11.

AMC has stated that the post was “completely unauthorized”

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The Walking Dead opening title sequence

Snooki brings new life

BY SABRINA PARSONS

The meatball problems have reached a whole new level for Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. She is now pregnant and engaged.

Her future husband Jionni Lavalle is also the father of Snooki’s future daughter or son, but Lavalle has not put a ring on Snooki’s finger yet. She says it is soon to come, but, if the ring is not big enough, she is going to say no and tell him to get a bigger ring. Snooki does not play games when it comes to the pricey items.

The sources have confirmed that Snooki and Lavalle are now engaged and she thinks he is “Mr. Right.” She is head over heels for her soon to be husband. But her exboyfriend Emilio Masella made a statement that made mouths drop about Snooki’s baby. He said, “I hope she has a miscarriage.” This hit the heart of many who love Snooki.

Everyone knew it was about to happen soon.

Amanda Davies, 11, says “I mean Snooki is a blast in a glass, and it was bound to happen to one of these days so I am not surprised.” Snooki’s party habits are making it easy to believe Snooki is pregnant and is still having a good time.

Rihanna was one to congratulate Snooki on her pregnancy. She told the reporters, “It is dope.” Not everyone thinks she is all that bad, and she can be a good mother. Her co-star Vinny knows how much of a party Snooki can be when she is having a good time, but he

thinks she can change when the baby comes out, and she will be a good mother. On the other hand Drew Starr, 12, said, “Snooki is always the life of the party, and the first words that will come out of that baby’s mouth is the party is here!”

Snooki has made a name for herself for being a partier, obviously, but people think she can change once she has the baby. Her friends and family are happy for her, and they think this is a good thing for her. Maybe this is the change she needs in her life MTV supports her through this, “We wish Nicole a healthy and happy pregnancy and congratulate her on her engagement,” an MTV rep said in a statement.

“We support her as she starts this new chapter of her life.”

After all of this, Snooki surely has fans behind her that will always support her, and she is not alone through any of this. The big question is whether will Snooki change her ways and make sure the baby has a healthy way of living?

Gunnar Graham, 11, said “Snooki’s baby is due December 21, 2012. Spot on, Mayans. Spot on!”

Once the baby comes she will have a new way of looking at life and living with the choices she has made and becoming a good mother.

and that it was “currently under investigation” as to whom is responsible for the leak.

“They are stupid. Whoever did it should be punished for ruining the show for little boys and girls around the world!” said Johnny Halstead, 12.

The Walking Dead is based off a popular graphic novel of the same name and has just finished its second season. It has been renewed for a third season set for a late 2012 release.

The show first premiered on Halloween 2010.

Shane actually was killed off in the novel, which was known by quite a few of the members of the audience. His death was known, but it was not supposed to be known that it would happen this early. Berenthal was also said to be making an appearance on another popular TV show before the episode was aired, and star Norman Reedus also said that “another main character would be killed off.”

Many fans were not all that upset when Shane was killed.

He had an affair with main character Rick’s wife, and, since Rick’s return, he has been betraying the group and also planning to leave. He killed a hostage, and he also killed the son of a man who opened his house to the group.

“He deserved to get his nose broken in an earlier episode, and he definitely deserved to die, especially after what he did to Rick’s wife,” said Brad Haren, 12.

Shane’s decision-making on the show made him a very unpopular member among the audience members.

The show stars Andrew Lincoln as Atlanta sheriff, Rick Grimes, who awoke from a coma after the initial zombie infestation. After meeting up with a group of survivors in the city, they adopt him as their leader due to his initial status.

During the initial show, the group must cope with the world around them, not just zombies, but desperate remains of the Georgia population and the heating tensions inside the group.

A particular example of the tension is that of Merle Dixon, who is portrayed by Michael Rooker. He was left on an Atlanta rooftop after attempting to murder another group member while his brother Darryl, who is portrayed

by Reedus, must live knowing that Rick is responsible for the “death” of his brother.

Despite this accidental leak, the show continues to be one of AMC’s most popularly watched shows. As its second season just ended and it prepares to enter its third, it will not be losing any audience members for some time to come.

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Rating: PG Release Date: March 2nd This fun loving childrens movie received four stars.

Rating: R Release Date: March 2nd This wild, crazy high school party gone wrong received three and a half stars.

Rating: PG-13 Release Date: March 9th This sci-fi adventure movie has made quite an impression earning four stars.

Friday night flicks

BY NATHAN POUND

There is nothing like getting a big bucket of popcorn and catching a movie. With recent movie releases, the theaters have been filled. Much of this is due to the release of films such as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Project X, and John Carter.

Kids flew out to the theaters to see release of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Would Dr. Seuss approve of this ‘Lorax’ flick, or is it bad enough to make him say ‘Ick’?

Read this review and you will know which.

From the creators of Despicable Me, this movie received fairly good ratings.

Kids have always loved Dr. Seuss movies, and The Lorax is no different.

However, this is not just enjoyed by children. Someone has to take the kids to the movies, and that is generally the parents. Parents like that this is an easy going animated movie their kids will love.

“I grew up listening to my mom tell me stories by Dr. Seuss, and The Lorax was my favorite. I was glad it was made into a movie,” says Barry Fernholz, 10.

In this expanded take on Dr. Seuss’ tale, we meet Ted, the main character, who lives in “Thneed-Ville.” Here, Ted likes a girl named Audrey. He wants nothing more than to be the man who impresses Audrey.

Dr. Seuss would certainly approve this version of The Lorax.

Todd Phillips, producer of

The Hangover, had another hit with the wild Project X released on March 2nd. This is about an over-the-top high school party gone out of control.

Todd, the seventeen year old main character, decides he should celebrate his birthday with a bang. His two friends invite as many people as they can.

“I really liked this movie! It was funny, and I was entertained,” says Ethan Reynolds, 11.

Project X, however, received bad reviews from the box office.

This could be due to the fact that most reviews are written by an older generation. The reviews could also be due to the predictability of the characters and the lack of a distinct plot.

John Carter is the most recent movie released as it came out on March 9th.

The main character, Edgar Rice Burroughs, is sent an urgent telegram from his uncle John Carter. The letter tells him to come to his estate. When Edgar eventually visits, Carter is dead.

Edgar is then instructed to read his story, which shows how Carter was a civil war veteran who was transported to Mars, only to fall in love with a princess there. The rest is to be relived in the movie.

This movie received good reviews, and is not like other movies seen before. This film should be on any ones “to watch” list.

Movies are a great thing.

Whether it is a romantic comedy with a date, or an action-packed movie with some friends; recent movie releases have everyone filling the theaters.

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Kaitlin

Next year I will...

Study 24/7 at Ohio University.

Biggest pet peeve: Bradley Virgin and when guys tan too much. #MathiasZollinger Where do you see yourself in 200 years?

Season 211 American Idol winner.

Where do you see yourself in 200 years?

I will be sleeping with the stars.

If you really knew me...

You would know I love handshakes.

Who let the dogs out?

Wait, who let them in?

Matt

Molly

Next year I will...

Attend some college, somewhere.

Biggest pet peeve: PDA, save it for the kitchen.

Where do you see yourself in 200 years?

Editing this issue of The Bruin.

What is your favorite thing to wear?

Great Oaks Cinema unis. Dress to impress.

Biggest pet peeve: When people go undercover in the wrestling program.

Next year I will...

Interview DJ Cooper

Hay ley

Bra dl ey Where and when was your first kiss?

In fifth grade at the Ella M. Everhard Public Library.

What is your favorite thing to wear?

Non-matching loud, bright clothes.

Biggest pet peeve: Women in charge.

What inspires you?

My father. He cycles with me and can still kick my butt.

Where do you see yourself in 50 years?

Living the life God intended.

Who is your crush?

Crushes only mean that I will be crushed.

N ic k

J osh

Next year I will...

Attend The Ohio State University on a wrestling scholarship.

Biggest pet peeve: Losing...

Favorite Selena Gomez song: Love You Like A Love Song

Next year I will...

Start my weekends on Thursday.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? What wouldn’t you do?

Biggest pet peeve: Tall people.

Kara

Vern

Next year I will...

Continue my magic education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

What inspires you?

Tyler Perry’s work ethic.

Favorite Selena Gomez song: “The Wizards of Waverly Place Theme Song.”

What inspires you?

Money.

Biggest pet peeve: Stupid people, myself included.

Who let the dogs out?

Michael Vick.

J oe

Day na

Next year I will...

Good question.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? Spike a ball on the fourth down.

Where do you see yourself in 50 years?

Publishing my book titled “You’re Welcome Mankind.”

Next year I will...

Answer this question.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? Nothing. I am lactose intolerant.

If you really knew me...

You would know I am not lactose intolerant.

Tyl er

Danielle If you really knew me...

You would know I am not ticklish.

Who is your crush?

Taylor Lautner.

Who let the dogs out?

Dana Fick, she hates dogs.

F r a nk What inspires you?

The open road.

Biggest pet peeve: People not saying “excuse me.”

Who let the dogs out?

The Baha Men.

Where and when was your first kiss?

I am still lookin’ for the right girl.

If you really knew me...

You would know I am kinda a flirt... I sorta like girls.

Who let the dogs out?

The Notorious 9.

A ly ssa Where and when was your first kiss?

I do not kiss and tell. ;* What would you do for a Klondike Bar? Walk to my freezer.

Where do you see yourself in 200 years?

In the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest living person.

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Jo n

Where and when was your first kiss?

My babysitter’s steps with Dana Fick. We were four.

What is your favorite thing to wear?

My fuzzy robe and slippers.

Who let the dogs out?

Better question is why did they let the dogs out?

What inspires you?

Marvin Gaye and sparkling grape juice.

Biggest pet peeve: When people ask what a family combo is.

What is your favorite Selena Gomez song?

Without a doubt, “A Year Without Rain.”

Clay

H a n na h

What is your favorite thing to wear?

A nice turtle neck and chain.

Biggest pet peeve: When people do not have secret handshakes.

If you really knew me...

Jon Kuss... if you really knew me that answer would make sense.

What is your favorite thing to wear?

My suit and stillettoes.

If you really knew me...

You would know that all I ever want to do is make art and work on speech.

Who let the dogs out?

Garfield!

Al l y

Nate

Who inspires you?

My pops.

Where do you see yourself in 200 years?

Dead in Heaven with some of you.

If you really knew me...

You would know I am in love with Flynn Rider from Tangled.

Where was your fist kiss?

On the lips.

Biggest pet peeve: When people mix up “your” and “you’re.”

If you really knew me...

I would have to kill you.

M a gg i e

Jenny What inspires you?

Gatorade commercials.

If you really knew me...

You would.

Who let the dogs out?

Alan from The Hangover.

Next year I will...

Still be in high school.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? Nothing I hate them.

Biggest pet peeve: When people complain and do not do anything about it...

Kenny

Ma t t

Where do you see yourself in 200 years?

I see myself on the $1,000,000,000,000 bill.

Who is your crush?

Orange crush.

Who let the dogs out?

I have been searching for those hooligans.

What is your favorite thing to wear?

My swimming sweatpants.

Next year I will...

Go to districts for swimming.

Who let the dogs out?

Shaggy, “It Wasn’t Me”

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Brooke

Next year I will...

No longer be in Bruin.

What is your favorite thing to wear?

Crewneck sweatshirts and yoga pants.

If you really knew me...

You would know my favorite line is if it does not go with ranch... it goes with peanut butter.

Next year I will...

Be the first to catch senioritis.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? I would get up early and do an Ally Malkowski workout.

Biggest pet peeve: Freshmen.

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Veronica Next year I will...

Buy my dream truck. (: Biggest pet peeve: When people drag their feet.

If you really knew me...

You would know how crazy I am.

S a b ri na Biggest pet peeve: People who chew with their mouths open.

Who is your crush?

Channing Tatum.

Who let the dogs out?

The girls basketball team.

What is your favorite thing to wear?

Bruin t-shirt.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar? Swim with the sharks.

Biggest pet peeve: When people ask me why I do not have an accent. (She is from Texas y’all.)

Mathias What inspires you?

The ladies.

Biggest pet peeve: Kids that do not try.

Who let the dogs out?

Chuck Norris.

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Crowning a champion By matthew doyle and josh kipfer

2011 Football

The past decade could be considered one of the greatest sports eras in school history. From the 2005 Final Four girls basketball team to the 2011 Regional Finals football team, there have been outstanding athletes that have come through this school. That brings forth the question: which team in the past decade was the best of the best?

2011: First Team All-Ohio,

Co-Offensive Player of the Year Jack Snowball...Second Team All-Ohio Nick Tavanello...Lost to Toledo Whitmer in Regional Finals...One Division-I recruit.

2003: First Team All-Ohio Clint Cochran...Second Team All-Ohio Paul Macko...Honorable Mention All-Ohio Mike Marshall and Luke Busson...Lost to Toledo St. John’s Jesuit in Regional Finals...

Four Division-I recruits.

2003 Football

2004 Boys Basketball 2004: Ben Falkenberg: First Team All-Ohio, School Record 46 points in game, played at Mount Vernon Nazarene...Perfect 20-0 regular season...Suburban League Champions...Upset in first round against Medina.

2006: Division I recruits: Cassie Schrock (Eastern Michigan, First Team All-Ohio), Jen Uhl (Bowling Green, Third Team All-Ohio)...Lost in Final Four to Solon...Finished 23-3.

2006 Girls Basketball

2003 Football

2010 Wrestling

The 2003 football team clinches a Final Four berth over the 2011 team because of their solid game through the air and on the ground. It is hard to compare these two teams, but the 2003 team had more accolades and more Division I athletes.

The 2004 boys team had a great 20-0 season, but their unfortunate defeat in the first round made it easy to choose the 23-3 Final Four Lady Grizzlies. Plus, Schrock could be considered the greatest girls basketball player of all time.

The battle between the class of 2010 was really no competition.

The 2010 wrestling definitely overpowers the track team with their dominate performance with a Division I State Championship and four individual state champions.

The 2001 baseball team had two MLB players, but the girls soccer team had a solid team on offense and defense. Led by Leah Runkle, 10, and Grace Campbell, 12, the girls team had a dream season in 2011.

2006 Girls Basketball

champion: 2010 Wrestling 2010 Wrestling

2006 Girls Basketball

2011 Girls Soccer

championship Analysis:

Ultimately, it is difficult for any team to compete with the 2010 wrestling team’s success. Not only did they win their first wrestling state title since 1942, but they ended St. Edward’s streak of 13 straight state championships. From top to bottom, the 2010 wrestling team is the best team in school history.

Lacing up

2010 Wrestling Wrestling: Beat St. Edward 172-167.5 to clinch an OHSAA Division I State Championship ending a 33 year state championship streak by private schools...Four individual state champions, two state runners-up.

Track: Finished third in the state...First place finish in 4x800 and fifth place finish in 4x400...

Jake Hiltner finished first in the 800.

2010 Boys Track 2011 Girls Soccer 2011: Lost in shootout in Regional Finals...Leah Runkle, 10, broke the school scoring record...One Division I recruit...

Suburban League Co-Champions.

2001: Team featured two players that were drafted in the MLB...

Lost in Regional Semi-Finals...

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Reporter spends four years in Track and Field program By jon chamier

“Feel the rhythm; feel the vibe.”

This quote from the back of the shirts of the Distance group of runners from the 2010 Track and Field team epitomizes the idea of a combination of hard work and fun. This combination has worked immensely over the past 10 years. The team has won four Suburban League titles in the past six years, adding numerous state placers over those years.

Many have entered the program and felt the rhythm, in addition to the vibe. For those that have not experienced the grueling three months of Track and Field, I, as a reporter, have gone undercover for the past four years in order to give you, as readers, a taste of tradition.

To ensure that I got the full

runner’s experience during these four years, I refused to let anybody know of what I was about to undertake: not coaches, not parents, not friends.

Monday, March 5, first practice: We met in Coach D.J. Schrock’s classroom, before the start of practice for a team meeting. He began the meeting with some jokes at many of the seniors’ expenses.

The team split into its respective groups: sprinters, distance and throwers.

I joined the proclaimed “D-Dogs” for their workout.

According to Coach Nick Burton’s calendar, we were to run for an hour. There is no questioning of the calendar, as it is a well-constructed combination of Coach Burton’s workouts and former coach Michelle Farr’s own grueling concoction.

Led by Tyler Hopkins (400), 12, we began on our 60-minute run, en route to Walmart. It was not a difficult journey, but it takes some ingenuity and creativity to keep from boring oneself out of one’s mind. The topic of the day was Hopkins’s love of the Wisconsin Badgers and my overall hatred of the team.

Tuesday, March 6: Distance met in the lobby as always for a half-mile run, followed by the regulation warm-up with the rest of the team. Tuesdays and Thursdays are “easy days” for the D-Dogs. While they are not exactly easy, these days give the runners an “off-day” from hard workouts.

Before we started on our 30-minute run, Hopkins led the team in 15 minutes of an ab workout. While we were doing the workout, some of the runners were talking and making jokes, so I assumed the role of the serious senior.

“Only those who can run a mile under 5:15 are allowed to talk,” I said.

I showed them who is boss.

Wednesday, March 7: I spent the school day mentally preparing myself for the intense workout of which the calendar had warned us. Because of this, I failed my A.P. Calculus pop quiz.

Photo BY Nathan Winkler

Distance coach Nick Burton instructs Jon, 12, on the finer points of running.

Coach Burton arrived at practice today, unlike the previous two days. He had on a fresh smile and short runner’s shorts. He was ready to join us on our hard day, which did not necessarily seem like a good thing, as he is more fit than our entire team.

Joining Hopkins, Nick Winkler (800), 10, and I were sprinters Mitch Gordon (hurdles), 12, Nathan Winkler (400), 12, and Cody Lamielle (400), 12. They were not aware of what they were about to experience.

As expected, the workout was miserable. The 800-meter athletes were to do a ladder of 500-400-300-200-100 meters twice. I run at a 2:10 pace, so my pace for these runs was to be at this 800 pace. I can honestly say that it was the hardest thing I had done that week.

Jon Kuss (100), 12, puked.

Thursday, March 8: After yesterday’s practice, my hamstrings were unusually tired.

As the rapper Big Sean would say,

my legs were feeling “Wobbledy, Wobble-dy Wa.” However, a Thursday easy day allowed my legs to recover.

Friday, March 9: Today was another hard day on the track.

The rain was coming down in buckets, and the wind was a definite hindrance. To make matters worse, the girls team had a meet today, so I could not show off my incredible speed that I had gained from the difficult week.

I finished the workout with generally consistent times, which is exactly all a D-Dog can ask for.

We were not done for the day, however. Coach Burton had a special strength workout in store for us today: 100 meters of squat thrusts.

Yes, we were in pain, but we felt the rhythm and the vibe.

Accomplishing what had been accomplished years before in order to create an enduring tradition.

“Feel the rhythm; feel the vibe.”

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Wrestling never stops SPORTS BY KENNY

Wadsworth wrestling is known for having dedicated athletes and the passion to win. Coaches are pushing these athletes to their fullest potential. The season is over, but most are still in the weight room preparing for next season. Two state placers and a three time state champion proved a point that the wrestling program is phenomenal.

“This season was good because everyone put in the effort to win,” said Kagan Squire, 12.

Nick Tavanello, 12, finished off his legendary high school career with a third state title.

The two prior years Tavanello’s championships were both in the 215 pound weight class.

This year he moved up to the heavyweight class and proved himself victorious by winning his third state title in quadruple overtime 6-5.

Kagan Squire, 12, ended his high school wrestling career with a third place finish in the 132 pound class. Squire is a little disappointed with the outcome because he has trained all of his life to be a state champion.

“I put in a lot of hard work, so it was a heart breaker,” said Squire.

Squire relied on his family, friends, and coaches for support through the season. Squire’s drive to win was the key to success in his four years of placing in the state tournaments.

Christian Baughman, 12, qualifying for states finishes in seventh place in the 145 lb weight class. Baughman surprised everyone this year with his impressive 44-10 record and journey to the state tournament.

“Hard work that I put in to this season paid off and I am happy with how my season turned out,” said Christian Baughman.

Other state tournament qualifiers were Mathias

State Wrestlers Interview Was the competition in the state tournament as good as you thought?

Zollinger, 11, Cody Gordon, 12, and Brandon Jones, 12. CJ Edwards, 12, was an alternate for his weight class. These athletes proved themselves worthy of competing on the big stage.

Losing many seniors next year

“My family, friends, coaches, and teammates are my inspiration.”

-Kagan Squire, 12

What are you going to miss from wrestling season now that it is over?

“I am going to miss the family bond between the whole team.”

-Christian Baughman, 12

Were you happy with the outcome of the season?

“It was a fun ride, until I got hurt in the state tournament.”

-Brandon Jones, 12

intense sports to participate in. The season pushes athletes to their limits. This is why the Wadsworth wrestling program is as great as it is. Blood, sweat, and tears are shed on the mats just to be called a champion.

PHOTO BY BOB TAYLOR

Kagan, 12, starts his first match in the state tournament. Winning the match 4-0 and later placed third overall.

Advice from a state champ SPORTS OPINION

BY NICK

“It was great competition, which made for a great tournament.”

-Cody Gordon, 12

Who was your inspiration through the year to keep striving to the top?

will be tough. They were all a big impact during the season on and off the mats. Leadership roles, that were left by graduating seniors, will have to be taken up by underclassmen.

Wrestling is one of the most

Throughout high school, people are presented with challenges everyday. There are many times when people just want to give up, especially in sports. But one should never give up in what they believe in or what they want to accomplish.

I have had many challenges face me between wrestling and life, but I have pushed through them.

Resulting from these challenges, I have won three state titles. This is some advice that I feel will help.

I will admit that I am not the greatest wrestler to ever come through this school. But today, what makes me the wrestler I am is never giving up on goals that I set for myself and my drive to not be satisfied with what I have already accomplished.

Too many times in the world today, you see people giving up what they believe in because others tell them that they cannot do something. When in reality, you can do anything that you put your mind to. But it will not just come because you want it to.

You have to work and fight for what you want in life and not

allow anyone to take it away from you.

There is a video on Youtube that a friend showed me about success.

It is called “How bad do you want it?” It says that in order to be successful, you have to want it as bad as you want to breathe. This is something that is very hard to do but is worth the fight.

This message is a strong one and can apply to all aspects of one’s life. In order for those that want to be successful as the go to college, you have to study every night until you get a head ache.

If you want to be successful in athletics, you have to work your body to its limits every time you work out until you can not breathe anymore.

At times, it is hard to keep working and striving for success but that is why our school has the tradition that it has.

All the athletes that graduated before us kept our tradition going and paving the path to help create the teams that we have today.

When you feel down and like you have nothing left out on the playing field, just think of the sacrifices of the others before you that were in the same position as you.

This is how I pushed myself to be successful as a high schooler and this is how I will continue to push myself as I go to the collegiate level of athletics.

Walking through the athletic wing of the building is very different now. Not seeing the tradition of the Suburban League dominance by all the teams in the past up on the walls takes away from some of the athletic programs and what they stand for.

As the underclassmen move on to the new school and compete on the athletic field, they will have to look back in their memory to see the tradition instead of it being on the walls.

My hope is that they do this and that the athletic tradition does not die off as the new school is built and as this year’s senior class moves on to the collegiate level.

This high school has done so much for all of the students that have come through here. Tradition has been the main purpose for the strong athletic programs over the years.

As you go on in your life, make sure you work for what you believe in as I have. And do everything to the best of your ability, and then your life will be successful.

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Stop stress snacking

BY DAYNA GALLAGHER

After a rough day, many students find themselves reaching for a tub of ice cream or downing a tube of Pringles. Intense study sessions can quickly turn into snacking sessions instead.

Sound familiar? Stress snacking affects everyone at some point, and many high school students fall into its trap.

In a way, people are right to reach for high-carb, sugary foods when they start stressing.

Simple carbohydrates, like bread or sweets, cause one’s body to release serotonin, that hormone that makes a person feel good.

“This seems to be the body’s way of telling the brain, ‘It is okay, you can relax, you are refueled with high-energy food,’” said Norman Pecoraro, Ph.D. While it is natural to crave that feeling, that does not mean it is always good for one’s body.

Ignore the body image consequences for now. Stress eating is about short term rewards, not long term gains.

“Most people have a lull around

Spring shape-up

BY MAGGIE WILLIAMS

As spring break and summer vacation approach , many will take trips down South and come back with great tans and memories.

However, before swimsuits become the daily wardrobe, many wish to take that winter pudge off.

A major source of unwanted fat is over-eating. To start the weightloss process, Dr. Oz, of the talk show “The Doctors,” suggests beginning by eating breakfast.

According to Livestrong.com, teenagers who skip breakfast are likely to eat more during the day.

This meal does not have to be much; a simple yogurt will do the job. For the human body to work correctly, it needs energy to burn off during the day.

The second step to reaching that ideal figure is to cut back on fast food. Students today are constantly on the run and do not always have time to eat a homemade meal. Not only is the fat and sodium unhealthy, but the grease can be bad for the health of your skin.

The third and final step to is to exercise. Cardio and abdominal workouts are great ways to help tone and get the body in shape.

With them, 20 minutes of exercise can go a long way.

If these three rules are followed, that undesirable winter flab will leave, and the desired spring body will be on its way.

3 p.m. If you are stressed out and all you can find is junk food from the vending machine down the hall, you may start a cycle that can lead to even more stress,” said Robin Kanarek, Dean of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

Kanarek points out that a major intake of simple carbohydrates can suppress the immune system and leave a person feeling sluggish hours after the intake.

So, that pop that seems energizing can really hold a person back.

“People think all that sugar they eat is going to their cells -and some of it does. But the extra sugar floating around is going straight to the fat cells,” said Manuel Villacorta, Dietician.

One can learn to associate junk foods with stress and create “reward pathways,” according to Villacorta.

Better snack options for students who are feeling the pressure are complex carbs like whole grain bread, crunchy veggies to release tension, and vitamin-C rich foods like oranges to boost their immune systems.

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Dangerous Habits

Tanning

•Nearly 30 million people tan indoors in the U.S.; 2.3 million of them are teens.

•Indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned indoors.

•Melanoma is now the second most common cancer in males and females ages 15-29.

• The UVA radiation in tanning bed bulbs is up to three times more intense than UVA in natural sunlight.

Overeating •It can prompt the onset of

hypertension or high blood pressure, heart abnormalities, high cholesterol levels, diabetes and arthritis.

• 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese.

•78% of Americans are not meeting basic activity level recommendations.

• 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990.

•Teenage overeating is caused by a lack of activity.

Smoking

• Tobacco smoking may cause lung cancer, and causes up to 87% of lung cancer deaths.

• Approximately 440,000 Americans die each year from diseases related to smoking.

• About 90% of all smokers start as teen smokers.

• 6,000 children under the age of 18 start smoking each day.

• Most young people who smoke are addicted to nicotine and report that they want to quit but are unable to do so.

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Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons hot water 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs

Directions 1. Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. Place fish on rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil & season with salt and pepper. Broil until fish is lightly browned on top, 5-10 minutes, until flesh is opaque throughout.

2. Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix sour cream with 2 Tablespoons fresh salsa.

3. Divide fish evenly among tortillas and top with shredded cabbage, sour cream and salsa.

Directions 1. Mix sugars, peanut butter, and shortening. Add baking soda to the hot water. Add to mixture. Stir well.

2. Stir in the eggs. Add the flour. Roll dough into balls.

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4. Bake at 350 - 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8-10 minutes.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup Baking Cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk Directions 1. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl.

2. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk.

3. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each prepared muffin cup.

4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pans for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

5. Frost with milk chocolate frosting and other toppings.

Pull off a 4th quarter comeback

BY TYLER PERRY

For many students, having stellar grades during the fourth nine weeks is key to securing the GPA they aim for.

As the weather begins to turn nice and summer approaches, however, this is easier said than done. To get that grade, students can follow a few common sense ideas to achieve success.

Stay Connected This is the age of technology, and many teachers are taking advantage of online resources to connect with their students.

When students take advantage of this, it becomes an important tool. If a teacher has a web page or Moodle, students can check in to see if their teachers have posted helpful information. Many teachers encourage students to e-mail them if they have questions that were not answered in class. Progress Book is helpful for keeping grades in check.

Take Everything Seriously At the beginning of the nine weeks, many students find it easy to blow off a four point homework assignment or ignore an extracredit opportunity. A point missed by ignoring an assignment is of the same value as a point missed on a test, though, and a single point can make a large impact.

With hard work and these few tips, students can make the grade.

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Junk of the Month

BY JENNY WISE

Bret Baughman, 12, may be a well known name on campus, but what some might not know is that he has a royal blue truck.

Baughman drives a 1984 Ford F-150 every day to school.

The truck is rusting and is lacking a rearview mirror. There is also a large dent in the bed.

Baughman has been driving this fine piece of machinery for almost two years. He bought it in Massillon off an ad on Craigslist.

“One time on a Sunday, Tyler Perry, Danielle Braman and I were doing donuts in a parking lot and the tailgate fell off,” says Baughman.

Baughman puts the gas in his truck, but he has been known to run out from time to time. This old Ford deserves the title of Junk of the Month.

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Bret, 12 and his friend, Jake, 12, catch some rays off the hood of his F-150.

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Tyler

What is your favorite class/ teacher?: Yearbook with Mrs. Knapp.

What are your plans after high school?: To attend Bowling Green State University and major in Business.

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What is one piece of advice you would give to underclassmen to be successful?: Stay active in school and the community.

What is your greatest high school memory?: There are too many to choose.

What is your favorite class/teacher?: A.P. English with Mrs. Zagar.

What are your plans after high school?: To pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering.

What is one piece of advice you would give to underclassmen to be successful?: I’m not qualified to give advice.

What is your greatest high school memory?: Spring Fling 2012.

Favorite Quote: “No one

makes me bleed my own blood” White Goodman.

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What would you do for a Klondike Bar? “I would go to the mall with Coach G for the Day!” -Tanner, 10

“Put my other hand in a lawn mower.”

-Billy, 10

“I would put on my superhero cape and save the town from villians.”

-David, 9

“Go through a two-a-day practice in 90 degree heat.”

-Matt, 11

“Walk a mile in bare feet on legos.”

-Nate, 12

“I would probably go to the extent of tying someone else’s shoe.”

-Anthony, 9

S T U D E N T S

What is the most outrageous thing that has happened to you on spring break?

T E A C H E R S

“While sitting at the beach reading a book and eating apple slices, a sea gull landed on my head and took the apple slice right out of my mouth. His little feet got tangled in my hair. People always tell me that I never raise my voice-I did that day!”

-Mrs. Cheryl Gilbert

“My sisters drove my 1995 cherry red Mustang GT through the wall of our garage while I was on vacation during spring break! They kept the secret from me for 10 years!”

-Mr. Charles Berg “One of my favorite spring breaks was when we were able to go as a family to Florida.

We managed to make the long drive without any major fights amongst the three children.

That in itself is outrageous.”

-Mrs. Shawn Van Dyke “I went to Daytona Beach for 4-5 minutes until my coach told us to get back on the bus... my baseball coach was mean!”

-Mr. Rob Lynn

“Last year, my wife and I went to Universal Studios for break and ate at a place so good it really should be outlawed. We went to Emeril’s and had the greatest banana cream pie. I thought I died and went to heaven. Though it is not the most outrageous thing I’ve done, that pie was outrageously good.”

-Mr. Nathan Singleton