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Michael Stanley rocks Bicentennial

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Michael Stanley (left) rocks out on the corner of Watrusa and College Street.

Stanley, along with the Midlife Chryslers, played for nearly two hours.

BY TRENT CORNACCHIONE AND MASON EGLESTON

The 200-year celebration of this great blue collar town finally commenced on Mar. 15 in the downtown square.

The celebration captured years of excellence in almost every aspect of Wadsworth and this great community.

Now, two centuries into existence, it sits atop the ranks of safe and friendly Ohio towns.

The event kicked off with the arrival of the time capsule from 1964. Co-Chair of the event Roger Havens, most commonly known as the Principal of Franklin, spoke about

the significance of this capsule, noting it will not be unveiled until early August.

Next came the cutting of the red ribbon to officially initiate the ceremony, led by Wadsworth’s own Mayor Robin Laubaugh. Students from grades K-12 helped Laubaugh cut the four corner ribbon from each point of the square.

She was emotionally moved by the entire anniversary, occurring during her term as leader of the city.

“It was a tremendous honor. I knew that it [bicentennial] would fall on my term, but I did not realize the extent of planning that it took,” Laubaugh

explained. “It is really a special honor.”

A variety of music, ranging from 70’s classics to today’s hits, was played for a majority of the time.

Michael Stanley took the stage at approximately 6 p.m. and rocked the remaining two hours.

There were dozens of familiar faces from Wadsworth High School at the event. All had nothing but positive things to say.

“The set up is great, and my friends and I are glad we came,” said sophomore Zach Porter.

Math teacher Mr. John Thompson stated, “The kettle corn is excellent.”

New superintendent Dr. Andrew Hill was also in attendance.

He enjoyed seeing all the different faces of Wadsworth.

“It is neat for me to come out and see all the people come together. It really has a small town feel,” said Hill.

President of City Council, Tom Palecek, had similar words to offer. “It is nice to see all these people who had been hibernating all winter,” he joked.

The event ended in a bang with a spectacular firework show, capping off four hours of celebration.

With the opening ceremony in the books, Wadsworth must now keep an eye on the calendar for events in May, early June and August.

On Aug. 7-10, the city will hold a Founder’s Day celebration, during which the time capsule will be opened and its contents proudly displayed for all to see.

PHOTO BY TRENT CORNACCHIONE

Wadsworth Mayor Robin Laubaugh poses for a picture after cutting the ribbon at First Night to officially commence the event. The students pictured around her were from various Wadsworth Schools, assisting Laubaugh in this event.

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The time capsule from the 1964 is shown here in the downtown square. First Night correspondent Roger Havens announced that the items contained in this holding will not be revealed until August.

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A crowd of almost four hundred loyal Wadsworth citizens enjoy Michael Stanley and the Midlife Chryslers, who perform on the corner of College Street and Watrusa Avenue. Despite temperatures in the low 40’s, people gathered for nearly two hours to watch the famed musician and his band. The event ended with a bang with a spectacular firework show, capping off four hours of celebration.

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“Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.” -Jim Henson It is finally here. The fourth grading period is officially upon us. We are now in the last part of the 2013-2014 school year, and it has been some year! But let us not think about the end. Let us take a moment and remember how much fun we have had in the past year and how many memories we have made with classmates, teachers and staff members.

This is also the last Bruin with this particular staff. Next year’s staff will take the helm of the April/ May issue while the seniors focus on the Senior Profiles edition due out in May. The editorial staff at The Bruin would like to take this opportunity to thank the students and staff at WHS for supporting us throughout this past year. We truly appreciate it, and we hope that you will continue to support

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us in years to come.

Like it or not, we are approaching the end. Like Jim Henson said, it is time to write our own ending. It does not matter what happened in this past year. What you do in these next two months will be what you are remembered for.

But even as we grow up and become adults, we need to remember to keep on believing and keep on pretending. In my case, I will be 80 years old and still smile when I watch Disney movies, which I intend to do until the day I die.

Now, we need to write our own endings. For freshmen and sophomores, this means to continue your schooling and keep up with your lives. For the juniors, it is your time to take the reigns for your senior year. And for us seniors, now is the time to write that final paragraph and close up this section of your story. We are almost there, so keep believing and keep pretending.

Should Tim Knipl have kept his stache or nahhh?

Yes

Nahhh

By adam dennison

by Alex laikos

The great Timothy Eugene Knipl has been shaving since the fifth grade. He finally thought it was time to not shave his stache and for good reasons. Knipl won the Suburban League with the stache, won sectionals with the stache, won districts with the stache and took a fifth place finish at the state tournament with the infamous stache. He became well-known for his mustache throughout his remarkable postseason run.

Knipl has always been known for his insane amount of body hair. That is what makes this stache special. Without his stache, he would just be missing a piece of what has made him so special throughout his life, or at least since fifth grade.

The stache has taken on a life of its own in a very positive way. Knipl is viewed as a lesser person without the stache. He is now known as simply “Tim Knipl”, not “Tim Knipl with the Amazing Stache.” Without the stache, he is just another ordinary person in the halls at the great Wadsworth High School. FEAR THE STACHE, FEAR THE STACHE!!!

If one were to ask what the definition of facial hair is, Tim Knipl would be the most correct answer. For a man who began shaving in fifth grade, the ability to grow facial hair overnight is not very surprising. His mustache defines his everyday life, and many people cannot seem to recognize him anymore without it. But how much mustache is too much mustache?

Tim says, “It was just time,” when asked why he had decided to get rid of his mustache.

“The stache took on a life of its own during the wrestling season. Reporters always asked how long I was going to keep it.”

With all this media attention from his wrestling career getting him time in the spotlight, people who do not know Tim immediately defined him as “unkept” and “unprofessional” during the season. Officials would dock him points for “lack of cleanliness,” and he was forced into the next weight class due to the unnecessary hair weight. Needless to say, Coach G was not very happy. Tim needs to take back his face if he wants any chance to change his public opinion and his team. Shave that nasty stache, Tim!

Reactions to the bicentennial I am very proud to say that I come from a city with great tradition that goes back 200 years. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Wadsworth with my fellow citizens was very joyful and honorable.

The bicentennial of this great city means a lot to me. It allows me to realize how lucky I am to be a part of something truly special.

I enjoyed the party they held downtown to celebrate this occasion. I thought that the games they held were very fun for people to play.

Also, the stores that were open were offering snacks and drinks to our town’s people that were walking by. The mayor, on her birthday, came to the parade and talked to the people of Wadsworth. Michael Stanley had a great performance that I really enjoyed.

Finally, the great fireworks topped off an awesome night for our city. The bicentennial

of Wadsworth was a great time, and the city did a fantastic job putting together this celebration.

Noah Baughman, 10 I thought the First Night on Saturday for Wadsworth’s bicentennial was very exciting and fun. I enjoyed being there with my friends, and we had a fun time. We spent the majority of our time just walking around and seeing all the people there. Also, I enjoyed all of the fun activities that were there. It was fun to see my friend’s parents jamming out to Michael Stanley while he was on stage, and I thought it was really cool how we were able to get Michael Stanley to come perform in Downtown Wadsworth. My favorite part of being downtown to celebrate Wadsworth’s bicentennial was all of the great food vendors.

It was a big surprise to me that

Swensons was there, so I made sure I got one of their burgers.

Before the fireworks started, my friends and I walked down to Bidinger’s on their opening night, so we ended our night by eating ice cream while watching the wonderful fireworks. I thought the first night was a very fun time for all ages. There were things for little kids to do and older adults at the same time. It was a great place to come and spend time with your family and just have a great time together. It is hard to believe that our city is 200 years old. Wadsworth is a great community, and there is nowhere else I would rather live.

Brady Dearth, 10 For 200 years, Wadsworth has been standing proud, continuously growing and evolving into a better place. I did not go to the whole event

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because of prior plans I had, but I stopped by for a couple of minutes just to check it out.

It was beautiful and the town square had never looked so good. The lights on all the trees and buildings looked incredible.

It is definitely special to be a part of something like that, a town’s official birthday of 200 years. I am incredibly proud to be a citizen of Wadsworth, and I am looking forward to the years I spend in this town.

Tristan Dee, 10 I personally did not go to Wadsworth’s bicentennial festival because I forgot all about it. I was sitting in my living room with my brother when there was a really loud noise. My brother jumped off of the couch and started to freak out because he thought it sounded like a gun shot. He ran out the door, and I followed him. I told him it was probably

fireworks for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. After looking around for a minute or two, I did not see anything until I turned around the corner of my house and saw even more fireworks going off.

I was still confused as to why they would have fireworks on St. Patrick’s Day. I went back inside and decided to check Facebook. I found out that we missed the bicentennial.

It is amazing to think that Wadsworth is only 200 years old. It feels like Wadsworth has been around forever. We have grown a lot as a town and as a group of people in general. We have gone from dirt and brick roads to paved and smooth roads. We used to have no major stores or restaurants, but now we have more than enough. Granted, there is a lot more we can do to better the town even more, but we have come a long way!

Cierra Phillips, 11

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By BEN BInGHAM AND MADDIE CAPRON

As officials in Kiev move to contain unrest in Crimea, a region of Ukraine, there is still no consensus as to whether the threat of Ukraine’s dissolution is real or overstated.

Ethnic Russians in Crimea say they are fearful that they will have no voice in a government dominated by Ukrainian Nationalists.

The conflict in Ukraine has been an on-going issue during the last three months.

On Nov. 21, 2013, the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, announced that Ukraine would be abandoning an agreement that strengthened relationships with the European Union. Also, the government was seeking closer cooperation with Moscow at this point.

Later, on Dec. 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Moscow would buy $15 million worth of Ukranian government bonds to provide a cut in the price Ukranians pay for Russian natural gas.

These attempts by Putin were in hopes of easing the tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

On Feb. 18, 2014, street clashes began to erupt in Kiev, leaving at least 26 dead and

hundreds more injured.

Yanukovych fled Ukraine on Feb. 22 after a political coup.

Two days later, Ukraine’s interim president, Oleksandr Turchinov, issued a warrant for the arrest of Yanukovych.

On Mar. 4, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry offered a $1 billion loan guarantee to help recover assets, referring to the billions reported to have been funneled out of Ukraine by Yanukovych.

Two days later, Crimea’s local parliament, which largely supported Yanukovych, voted to join Russia and scheduled a referendum to form the union or enact more autonomy from Kiev.

On Mar. 7, continued rallies in the streets of Russia urged Crimea to become part of their nation.

A leader of Russia’s parliament pledged to support a referendum for Crimea to separate from Ukraine.

President Obama has stated that no military action will be put in place at this time in Ukraine. This decision is ultimately to avoid war with Russia.

On Mar. 26, Ukraine’s government will pull their troops out of Crimea.

Photos Courtesy of MCT Campus

Left: A blazing policeman battles to save his own life after being hit by a petrol bomb at the height of riots in Ukraine, which killed three people.

Right: The UN special envoy to the Ukraine has been ‘threatened’ by armed men in Simferopol as Washington and Moscow hold first talks since the start of the crisis.

Photo Courtesy of MCT Campus

Sevastopol Air Base second in command Olieg Podapalov, along with his men, face pro-Russian protesters demonstrating outside the base in Belbek, Ukraine.

LOCAL Students awarded for writing skills Student’s stickers selected for medina Sophomores Andrew Niehus, Jennifer Reynolds, Aley county auditor’s sticker contest Lind and Morgan Lesher were awarded prizes in the The sticker designs of six students from Mrs. Van Fourteenth Annual Wayne College Student Writing Dyke’s and Mr. Kaufman’s classes were chosen by Awards. the Auditor. Placing were Michael, 6th, Olivia, 5th, Jeremy 4th, and Cameron, 2nd in the Price Verification Division. Placing in the Inspected and career tech students place in Sealed division were Montana, 4th, and Cody, 3rd. skillsusa Placing in the SkillsUSA Regional Competition for Engineering Design 7 Technology were Josh Epner, 12, Bronze, and James Albright, 12, Gold.

CHANGE DRIVE RAISES MONEY FOR BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Wadsworth High School’s National Honor Society held a change drive the week of Mar. 9 to raise money for Wadsworth’s bicentennial celebration held Mar. 22, along with the addition of a new statue to the Downtown Square area.

PHOTO BY MR. GRAMUGLIA

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U.S. lags while drones take off around the globe As commercial drones take off around the globe, they have been grounded in the US by the government. FAA officials say rules to address the safety challenges with unmanned aircraft need to be in place before they fly.

Beijing-bound flight from Malaysia missing A Boeing 777 bound for Beijing lost radar contact with air traffic control on Mar. 8. A search-and-rescue operation has been launched to find the missing 227 passengers and 12 crew members.

Health conspiracy theories are widely believed Nearly half of American adults believe the federal government, corporations or both are involved in at least one conspiracy to cover up health information, a new survey finds.

Israeli airstrikes escalate tensions with Syria Israeli warplanes unleashed a series of airstrikes on Syrian military posts, killing one soldier and wounding seven in one of the most serious clashes between the countries in the past four decades.

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A word from our

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Students, we are headed down the home stretch of 2013-14 school year.

As you read this, you will be well into our 4th nine weeks. It is imperative that you finish strong in your academics to make sure that you earn your credits for the school year.

Freshmen and sophomores, the credits you earn now simply make you better prepared for your junior and senior years.

Juniors, finishing strong puts a good start on your resume for colleges or career path.

Grades reported at the end of the junior year greatly improve your scholarship and college selection process.

Seniors, most of you are all set and ready to graduate.

However, do not allow the final nine weeks to ruin what has been a great year and end to your HS careers.

Students, the spring time brings several activities that all of you are looking forward to I am sure. We have Junior Banquet, Senior Prom, Spring Break and most importantly Graduation. While these events are certainly going to be entertaining and memorable to you, I want to remind you to make positive decisions in the upcoming months. Please make solid decisions not only for yourself but for your friends as well. We are all in this together, and we all need to look out for each other.

Have a great Spring Break, and I look forward to the end of school year being a positive finish.

GO GRIZZLIES Mr. Steve Moore

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Drugs infiltrate small town America

OPINION BY LOGAN

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS

Local hotels, like the one pictured above, have become notorious for drug trafficking in recent years.

The city of Wadsworth has been known for its great accomplishments over its 200 year history.

Through much of the twentieth century, Wadsworth was economically known for one of the main plants of the Ohio Match Company and its work with Blue Tip matches.

The city has been home to music artists, professional athletes, an astronaut and even a Rockefeller.

Unfortunately, over the last few years, Wadsworth, and other small towns across our great nation, have become known for a much darker reason. Illegal drugs are now the spotlight of smaller cities and towns across America.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS

The above chart displays meth related arrests in the United States over the course of one year. The Midwest, which includes Ohio, has the most recorded meth related arrests.

I find it quite sad that the fine town I grew up in is now known for illegal drug trafficking and use. It does not help that one of our close neighbors, Summit County, has the highest amount of known meth labs in the state.

According to Ohio.com, Summit County, which includes Akron, Barberton, Copley and Cuyahoga Falls, has recorded 395 known meth labs. 85 new labs were found in the last year alone. The deadly drug ruins the lives of most who decide to try it. Living this close to the meth capital of our great state of Ohio is quite frightening to me.

Thankfully, the Medina County Drug Task Force has been trying to clean up our streets. Just last fall, the task force, along with Wadsworth police, cleaned up a meth lab on West Prospect St. Earlier last year, the same task force cleaned up a meth lab at 354 E. Bergey St., dangerously close to Franklin Elementary School.

Even though the bravery of the members of the task force and local police is greatly appreciated, it is disheartening that this is a problem to begin with. In an ideal world, there would be no illegal drug trafficking and use in our town.

“When my family and I moved here a year ago, we had no idea about the drug problem this town has,” said new Wadsworth resident Josh Zembas, 10.

Unfortunately, all small towns across the country, not just Wadsworth, seem to be experiencing the same issues.

Another problem I find with the growing drug issue concerns

the young children of the city.

It seems as if more and more children are getting involved with drugs.

This just further proves that drugs have started to take over cities and towns like our own. I find great sadness in the fact that drugs have infiltrated small town America.

Some silver linings are apparent though. On Feb. 13, the High School was searched by police and drug detecting dogs that found nothing, showing that the school was clean for the time being. Also, programs like Hidden in Plain Sight have recently informed parents about the dangers and statistics of teen drug use.

“It got parents on the same page, as sometimes they do not see some of the same trends as we in law enforcement see on the streets,” said Officer Adam Innocenti about the program.

This proves that the fight is not yet lost. We as a community can battle back against drug trafficking and use. Raising awareness of this growing problem is key. Also, knowing about high activity trafficking areas is essential. This way, people know places that they and those around them should avoid.

Of course, most importantly, one should stay away from drugs in the first place.

Like the former First Lady of the United States, Nancy Reagan, once said, “Just say no.”

Say no not only to the use of illegal drugs, but also say no to illegal drugs taking over small towns all across the nation.

how to pay for insurance or other practical life skills everyone will face in the future. It is difficult for us to grasp information that we are taught and graded on when we will never need to know it again.

A few classes actually teach us information we need to know about for our future.

For example, economics and English classes teach us important, applicable skills.

Students should go to school to learn certain skills from a young age, rather than just specializing in them in college. They should learn how to do things that they are

really good at and love doing.

“Kids should learn how to do something they are good at from a younger age. If they are taught how to be a professional at a certain job at a younger age, our lives would be much easier,” said Barry Fernholz, 12.

A world filled with adults with experience in whatever they are passionate about would make people’s lives a little bit easier. It would be useful to run an education system like that, and students might actually enjoy coming to school, instead of dreading returning after the weekend.

Overall, education systems need to be changed in various ways. School days are too long and drag out. The information we learn is not what we need to know for our future, and teachers should not just value test grades.

An education system like the one explained would be the perfect solution for the United States. Being an expert in a certain subject earlier in life would make things easier later on. The bottom line is that education systems of the United States need to be revamped for the improvement of the future.

Education system needs change OPINION BY CONNOR

The current education system in America has put teachers in a pickle and students in a quandary.

Students’ and teachers’ creativity have been stifled and reduced. Now, school is more about memorization and grades.

“There is so much emphasis on getting good grades, even for the teachers from the state, that students are not taught as individuals.

They are also not taught how to be individuals,” said WHS student teacher Miss Omaits,when asked about the current education program.

Having good grades is important, but students also need creativity and life skills. What we learn in class is very irrelevant to what we need to know for our future.

The education system in America is heading towards disaster. Is the point of going to school to learn? Well, school today is not about

learning. There are many students who do not even try in school, but get into colleges with large scholarships due to their test scores. This is not how it should be.

Students always ask the question, “Is this for a grade?” The real question should be, “What is this grade for?” The traditional grading system teachers used to use is not part of the new grading system. Under traditional grading, extra credit, late and in-class work, and participation could influence a student’s score. These factors represent life skills which do not necessarily

reflect a student’s content knowledge.

Education systems are the complete opposite now.

This is where teachers are put in a pickle. They value the actual grades, but they also want to teach us real life skills. It is hard for them to throw in information about both when they have a whole curriculum they are supposed to follow and teach by.

About 75 percent of the information we learn in high school we will not need later on in life. For example, when will we need to know how to do a logarithm? We should be learning how to do taxes,

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS

Pictured above is a cartoon describing our current education system in America. This is a prime example of how schools are run in the United States.

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compassion. While Connor would not be able to get a girlfriend because he would be cruel from being raised by two strict dads, I would be drowning in women.

Desert Island

You are stranded on a desert island.

You can bring three movies, two books and one device. What do you bring?

Connor Patrick

OPINION BY CONNOR AND PATRICK

Movies

Would you rather? This question has led to some of the greatest debates in history. From sports to pop culture, the age old question covers all categories.

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Would you rather Be tased every time you woke up or punched in the face

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Would you rather

Be a shark or a dolphin?

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Would you rather Be Superman or Batman?

Connor: I would rather be Superman. The Man of Steel has super human strength that cannot be stopped. Batman is just a really rich guy who has some gadgets, but Superman has superhuman qualities. Superman rules, Batman drools.

Patrick: I will ask you one question: Would you rather be a four-eyed dweeb or a billionaire playboy? Bruce Wayne is the man. Even if he was not Batman, I would still want to be him. The answer is obvious, and the answer is Batman. Even though he does not have true super powers like Superman, he is still a great hero to Gotham.

Connor: I would much rather be a dolphin than a shark because dolphins have been documented to kill sharks. Dolphins have also been documented to get more female partners. Sharks are the uglier of the two, and they are way slower. Dolphins are faster and smarter than sharks. Dolphins are also extremely majestic. They are easily the most beautiful of all the animals in the sea.

Patrick: Sharks are way better than dolphins. Dolphins might be nicer and even cuter at times, but nothing beats the raw power of a twenty-foot great white shark jumping out of the ocean to murder an innocent seal. Sharks have an entire week dedicated to them, enough said. If you would rather be a dolphin than a shark, you are weak.

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Would you rather

Be a wizard or a jedi knight?

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Would you rather Have two moms or two dads?

Connor: I would rather have two dads. If I grew up with two moms, I would be a softie. Two dads would make me a tougher person. They would make me do 1,000 push-ups and sit-ups a day and P90X. You know what they say. . . two dads are better than one.

Patrick: Having two moms would be way better than having two dads. If I had two moms, I would be an absolute sweetheart.

I would impress all of the females with my sensitivity and

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Connor: If I had to choose, I would rather be a Jedi Knight.

They can use the force, have awesome lightsabers and if a wizard and a jedi knight fought, the jedi would make the wizard look like a child. Once you become a Jedi Knight, you would practically have the whole world in your hands. I dare a wizard to step up to a Jedi.

Patrick: I would choose to be a wizard. There is no need to participate in lightsaber battles when you can cast a spell on anyone from a distance. The chosen one, Harry Potter, stayed loyal to the wizard game and saved the world. The Jedi’s chosen one, Anikan Skywalker, turned into Darth Vader and went to the Sith. The force has nothing on the magical powers of a wizard.

every time you went to sleep?

Connor: I would rather be punched in the face before I went to sleep. What is one punch in the face? It would knock me out every night. I would never have to struggle sleeping ever again. I would even let THE Mike Tyson sock me in the money maker every night if I could.

Patrick: I would much rather be tased every time I woke up.

I would never struggle in the morning again! Being tased would be the perfect pick-meup when I am exhausted coming to school. The shock would give me energy all day. I would never fall asleep in class again.

1. Forrest Gump 2. Step Brothers 3. Wolf of Wall Street

Books

Movies

1. Crocodile Dundee 2 2. Marley and Me 3. The Breakfast Club

Books

1. Don’t Put Me in Coach - Mark Titus 2. The Adventures of Captain Underpants - Dav Pilkey

1. Catching Fire -Suzanne Collins 2. 50 Shades of Grey -E.L. James

Device

Device

1. iPad

1. PS4

Speak out! Would you rather....

Drown or burn?

Be in a room full of spiders or snakes?

Be top-half fish or bottom-half fish?

“Drown because if you caught on fire, it would really hurt!”

-Hannah, 10

“Spiders, definitely. I would crush them all.”

-Nate, 11

“Bottom because I would want to be like a mermaid!”

-Jenna, 11

Live one 1000-year life or ten 100-year lives?

Hiccup or sneeze for the rest of your life?

Be blind or deaf?

PHOTOS BY CONNOR SHERRILL

“Ten lives for sure. Ten times the lives equals ten times the babes.”

-Devon, 12

“I would rather hiccup because sneezing is ugly and annoying.”

-Olivia, 9

“Deaf because life without checking out ladies is not worth living.”

-Craig, 10

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Next year I will... meet my boi Alonzo Gee Nickname: R-Landy Favorite song: “Solomon” by T.A.M, Triple and Derf City

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Plans for spring break: Join the cast for Spring Breakers 2 Where do you see yourself in 50 years?

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Biggest pet peeve: Couples making out in the hallway or when people say “right meow” Who’s your crush?

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Plans for spring break: Go on a cruise with my BFFL Ab McNutt Next year I will... be a senior and play my last year with wadz veeb Who is your crush?

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Looking into OGT Week

BY BROOKE LEONARD AND JORDIN VIDMAR

OGT week is a stressful week for both freshmen and sophomores, but while underclassmen are in school taking their tests, juniors and seniors may be doing a variety of activities.

Some students may ask, “How do upperclassmen use their extra couple of hours?”

“I wake up at eight in the morning, I sit in bed and do nothing, put on socks, go downstairs and eat Reese’s Puffs, talk to my dad and then I leave for school,” said Paige Joy, 12.

Joy is one example of the many upperclassmen who are taking advantage of their extra time by sleeping in later.

“I spent my extra time working out, doing my homework and sleeping in late,” said Gabby Ruff, 11.

Going out to breakfast was another popular way to occupy free time.

Some of the most visited restaurants were Bob Evans, Dunkin Donuts, Alexandris, Ann’s Pastries, Panera Bread, and McDonald’s.

“I went to Ann’s Pastries for three days in a row, Alexandris and then Bob Evans for breakfast with my boyfriend,” said Tayah Turocy, 12.

While some students were taking advantage of their time sleeping in until later in the day, many others spent their

time staying up late. Many had sleepovers or just hung out late with their friends.

“It was kind of weird having a sleepover with some of my friends on a school night,” said Rachel Hardy, 11.

With every trend, there are also those that go against it. For example, instead of going to breakfast, sleeping in or hanging out with friends all night, Carolyn Lee, 11, said that she, “had more time to feed carrots to my horse, Misty.”

Although the majority of students enjoyed their OGT week and extra time, some students were not so lucky.

“I spent my OGT week being sick at home and spending some quality time at the hospital,” said Quade Hanlin, 11.

Overall, the upperclassmen loved their extra hours of freedom while it lasted.

Due to the discontinuing of OGT testing, this privilege will not be extended to the current underclassmen.

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Bob Evans in Wadsworth received a substantial increase in business from juniors and seniors during OGT week.

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Ann’s Pastry’s in downtown Wadsworth was the one of the most popular places to pick up breakfast during OGT week.

What are your plans for Spring Break this year?

“I am going to watch Frozen because it came out on DVD,”

Keri, 12.

“I am going to be on the track all Spring Break,” Haley, 11.

“I am going to Disney World to see Cinderella’s castle,” Kyle, 9.

“If I am good, my mom will take me to Kalahari,” Craig, 10.

“Drink a RedBull, grow wings and fly to the moon,” Theo, 12.

R evealing S a i n t Pa t r i c k ’s D ay fu n fac ts

BY BROOKE LEONARD AND JORDIN VIDMAR

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on Mar. 17 every year, but how much do people really know about the history of this day?

Who celebrates St. Patrick’s Day? The Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Church and of course, the Irish. The festivities are open to everyone, however.

Who is Saint Patrick?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on Mar. 17?

St. Patrick’s death was on Mar. 17, 461 AD. When was St. Patrick’s Day first celebrated in the United States?

The first celebration of this holiday took place in Boston in 1762. The main cities that celebrate the holiday today are Boston, Houston, New York, New Orleans and Cleveland.

Is Saint Patrick even Irish?

Saint Patrick was not Irish.

He was born in Wales in 385 A.D. What is St. Patrick’s real name?

St. Patrick’s real name is Maewyn Succat.

What is the connection between Leprechauns and St. Patrick’s Day? Leprechauns are a symbol of Irish luck. They also appear in Irish legends.

What do you call the stick Leprechauns carry?

Shillelagh’s are used to gain access to a leprechaun’s rainbow. They are crooked and made of wood.

Where do Leprechauns hide their pots of gold?

They hide their pots of gold at the ends of rainbows.

What is the real symbol of St. Patrick’s Day? The real symbol of St. Patrick’s Day is the shamrock.

What is the difference between a shamrock and a four-leaf clover?

Shamrocks usually have three leaves, which symbolize the Holy Trinity.

What does the color green represent?

The color green represents nature and hope. It is also one

of the three colors on the Irish flag.

Which two rivers in the United States are died green every year on St. Patrick’s Day? The Chicago and San Antonio river water are died green every year on St. Patrick’s Day. How many Americans have Irish ancestry?

Around 34 million modern Americans claim Irish ancestry. However, St. Patrick’s Day has a magical way of making all Americans feel Irish, if only for one day.

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First Losers reign victorious

BY RACHEL HAAS

Thirty-seven teams strived to reign victorious on Mar. 7.

From dodging to diving, these teams fought for a spot to be the champion of Wadsworth High School’s second annual dodgeball tournament sponsored by the Student Council.

These 37 teams included up to eight people to a team. Team members ranged from freshmen to seniors, and some even had teachers on their teams. All of the proceeds from team registration fees went to the United Way. The bracket system was set up online by Matt DePero, 12, with the help of many others. Each round, two teams would compete in a single-elimination match. The gym was transformed to become a three-court system so six teams could play at a time.

After roughly three hours of intense “dodgeballing,” a victor was crowned. The “First Losers,” adopting this name after losing in the finals in last year’s dodgeball tournament, pulled through with the win. The team included Adam Dennison, Tyler Aberle, Alex Laikos, Trent Cornacchione, Nick Hewitt, Mason Egleston, Wil Rock and Kyle Pennington, all juniors.

In second place was the team, “50 Shades of Connor Gray,”

PHOTO BY RACHEL HAAS

The “First Losers” stop to take a picture after their victory in the second annual dodgeball tournament.

a team made up of Corey Riggenbach, 11, Nick Bebout, 11, Quinn Burgner, 11, Cam Deemer, 10, Connor Gray, 11, Craig Palidar, 9, Brandon Baughman, 10 and Officer Young.

Although only one team reigned superior, every team had fun during the tournament.

In addition, $1,000 was raised during the tournament for United Way. If one missed out on this action packed event this year, come out next year to see new teams, and the returning teams, fight to be the winner of the third annual dodgeball tournament.

Team “Swing First” and “The Manthers” fight for a dodgeball at the beginning of the match.

human spirit that takes place in a historically interesting time period.”

Another draw are “the classic songs, written by Oscar Hammerstein II, that everyone knows such as: “Favorite Things,” “The Sound of Music” and ‘Sixteen Going On Seventeen.’

Csaky also made mention of the major effort the actors, musicians, and crew members put in to making the musical

perfect.

“The cast had been rehearsing since Jan. 5, five days a week, and had even spent some Saturdays building and painting sets,” Csaky said.

The audience left the performance knowing that the WHS Drama Department pushed themselves to make sure that the production was brought to life through their hard work and talent. It certainly lived up to its billing.

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Two girls teams wait for the whistle before darting to retrieve a dodgeball.

Member of team “Men in Black” dodge, dip, duck, dive and dodge to win the match

Members of the second place team, “50 Shades of Connor Gray,” pose with their T-shirts.

ALL PHOTOS BY RACHEL HAAS

PAC is alive with ‘The Sound of Music’

BY MEGAN SCHWARZ

Wadsworth High School is known for excellence and achievement. The WHS Drama Department upheld those standards when the curtains opened in the Performing Arts Center on Mar. 20-22 to their adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.

This classic, based on the true story of the von Trapp family and what led to their escape from Austria during the German take over, shows how music played a role in one family’s life during such a trying time.

With 33 cast members, 17 students in the pit band and 10 students involved in the technical crews, this performance proved to be a major group collaboration and effort.

Starring Dimitri Georgiadis, 12, as Captain von Trapp, Becca Habig, 12 as Maria, and Cara Powell, 12, Ryan Presson, 9, Sam Puncheck, 10, Becca West, 10, Olivia Pickard, 11, Kaitlyn Zeitz, 7 and Ellie Nicholas, 8, as the von Trapp children.

This production showed the highlights of the cast’s vocal talents.

Mrs. Csaky, one of four staff directors, including choir director Mrs. McNamara, had various things to say when asked what made the WHS Drama Department’s adaptation of The Sound of Music special.

When asked what aspects of the play possibly drew in the audience, she responded, “It is an uplifting story of the

PHOTO BY MRS. CSAKY

Becca, 12, starring as Maria, showcases her vocal talent for the audience.

PHOTO BY MRS. CSAKY

The von Trapp children (listed in article) perform “So Long, Farewell.”

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The von Trapp family, along with Maria, are seen gathered together to sing their famous Hammerstein II songs.

STUDENT COUNCIL UPDATE

-Voted in favor to donate $250 to Post-Prom -Dodgeball tournament raised $1,000 for United Way -Recommendation committee continues to discuss revisions on study hall rules, BYOD zones and networks to present to administration and School Board

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High hopes for boys, girls track

BY STEVEN GILBERT

Last year, the Wadsworth High School Track teams completed the season with a respectable second place finish for the boys and a tie for first for the girls in the Suburban League. The only team that beat the boys was Nordonia.

This year though, the boys are setting out for a first place finish.

An interview with one of the leaders of the team was needed to find out what his thoughts were. This man brings a copious amount of inspiration to the team, and his fearless leadership style is reflected through the team. His name is Devon Gilkerson. He has been a part of the team for four years now and has devoted a lot of effort to it.

“I plan on joining my team at the top of the podium in Columbus to close out our unblemished season. Not only do I plan on winning state as a

team, we will also have multiple individuals who will claim titles for themselves,” said Devon Gilkerson, 12. He definitely has a positive outlook for this season.

There are also plenty of new faces this year. Hopefully they will fill the positions of the lost teammates from last year. All of their attitudes seem to be very positive, and they are up to the challenge.

The boys will be led this year by last year’s top juniors. They have big shoes to fill, but the community believes they can do it.

The girls have also been working very hard to repeat last season. They have not lost much talent form last year, and runners like Sarah Berger, 12, are rising to the challenge of being a senior.

She is one of the leaders this year.

Coach Burton definitely has his mindset on a top place finish.

The most important factor

though, is the intense workout provided by the coaches. Both teams will be in outstanding shape this year because of them.

Most people do not understand all the time and effort that everyone has to put into the season. It is not only the coaches and the runners; it is also the people that support them. Whether it is the parents who come out to the meets or the people that organize all of the events or the officials, they all help make Wadsworth track what it is today.

The boys team has high hopes of returning to the glory of the 2010 fourth place team finish at states. Helping the team achieve that was Jake Hiltner in the 800 meter run, as well as the 3200 relay of Hiltner, Russ McCune, Jake Sussman and Aaron Tipton.

These runners were trained by Mrs. Michelle Farr, who led them to their victory. She has now returned to the distance team to pick up where she left off.

All of these aspects combine together to make this team that much stronger than previous ones.

With all of the all-stars this year, they will have a strong advantage while competing for first place. finishes. There is a whole new attitude surrounding the teams.

They are about to break loose and unleash the Grizzly inside of them.

PHOTO BY STEVEN GILBERT

The boys are looking forward to another successful season this year.

PHOTO BY STEVEN GILBERT

The teams starts off each practice by taking two laps for warm-ups.

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Baughman wins 106 lb. State Championship

BY SCOTT CAMPBELL

Sophomore Noah Baughman is the 2014 Division I, 106 pound state wrestling champion. His road to the top was not easy. His freshman year he was eliminated at districts. With his hard work and determination, he climbed his way up the state rankings. With Christian Baughman, who placed seventh at state in 2012, being his older brother, expectations led Noah to become the wrestler he is today.

Through the years, Noah has always looked up to his older brother, even saying that Chris has been his biggest inspiration throughout his life. He commented that it has been difficult for him to live up to his older brother’s accomplishments.

With the option of wrestling in the 106 pound weight class or the 113

pound class, he chose the 106 pound class because it provided him with a better opportunity to become a state champion.

When he was not dealing with the tedious task of balancing school, wrestling and maintaining weight, he would handle the stress by relaxing and watching Netflix.

Noah Baughman still has two more years of high school wrestling eligibility and does not plan on quitting now. He plans on repeating and continuing to perfect his craft throughout the offseason.

His hard work and effort had paid off previously, so he intends to continue to progress and become the best wrestler he can be.

The sophomore is humbled by the amount of support the community has shown for him. He thanks all of the people who have stood by him

during his ups and downs.

“I want to thank God, my coaches, my supportive family, friends and the supportive community,” said Baughman.

He went on to talk about the friendships he has made wrestling.

“The guys on our team share a bond like nothing I have ever been a part of, and without us pushing each other everyday, we would not have had the success that we have had as a team this year,” said Baughman.

Having a prestigious wrestling program and a supportive community rallying behind him has helped push Baughman to his limits. It is expectations such as these that have led to the continued success of the wrestling program. Wrestlers like Noah Baughman help set an example for the kids in the youth program.

Baughman builds on to not only his own legacy, but also the legacy of the wrestlers of the future.

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Noah, 10, gets his arm raised after winning his state title.

S ports B riefs Softball Girls softball, lead by third year coach Michelle DeAngelis, is readying for a another breakout season. With many returning seniors, the girls are ready to overcome competition to lead the Suburban League.

The first game is a double header on Mar. 29 versus Boardman and Louisville high schools.

Boys Tennis

The boys are ready to dominate with two returning varsity players Owen McDevitt, 12, and Cameron Croghan, 11. Croghan is expected to play first singles, while McDevitt and sophomore Nathan Lockwood should lead first doubles. Varsity will also receive impact from Zach Porter, 10 and Will Hutchinson, 10.

Baseball

The boys have been practicing around the YMCA schedule and coming in at 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays to perfect their skills. Their first game is Mar. 29 versus Chippewa. It will be the first game ever played at the new field behind the high school.

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Baughman is looking towards Coach Gramuglia for advice on what he should do from this position. Baughman hopes to continue his success on the mats by winning in his junior and senior seasons as well, going for a “threepeat”. His hard work and effort has paid off.

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Surviving March Madness SPORTS OPINION BY OLIVIA FORTNER AND JAMIE OPLINGER

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS

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Arizona forward Aaron Gordan throws down a monster dunk in a victory over San Diego State.

Casey Prather rips down a rebound in a win over Kentucky.

It is time for the greatest season of the year: March Madness. The madness is now upon us.

This could be the year of the underdog, as it seems no team has the upper hand. There is only one undefeated team heading into the tournament, Wichita State, but no one knows how good they really are. They had the 108th ranked strength of schedule. That is not so impressive, but they did go undefeated and made the final four last year.

North Carolina could be a dangerous team if they make it out of the first two rounds. They were the first team in history to beat the top four ranked teams in the AP preseason Top 25.

However, if put up against a terrible team, they look like one of the worst teams in the country.

March Madness is when superstars shine, so look out

for Kansas, led by potential number one overall picks Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid. Also, watch the Duke Blue Devils, who led by Jabari Parker and Rodney Hood.

The Virginia Cavaliers could be dangerous with an unusual amount of seniors on the team.

We did not see Ohio State going very far this year, and obviously, we were right. They lack the offensive talent usually needed to win, and their effort was not enough to best Dayton.

If Arizona did not lose their best player Brandon Ashley, they would be the clear favorites to win the tournament.

They still have their top two scorers, Aaron Gordon and Nick Johnson, who pose as a major threat to opposing teams.

Iowa State is a scary team as well.

Melvin Ejim and DeAndre Kane are absolute monsters. These two have the ability to take over a game at any point and turn a close game

into a blowout. They have an above average supporting cast and could have one of the best starting lineups in the country.

The team that has the best chance at winning it all is Florida. They have a brick wall in Casey Prather who can score from anywhere. They also have a ton of experience, with seven upperclassmen.

The preseason favorite Kentucky Wildcats fell off the face of the earth this year. They went from being predicted to win to having no chance at all.

Creighton’s fate in the tournament falls solely on the shoulders of scoring machine Doug McDermott. He leads the nation in scoring at 26.5 ppg, making him a very efficient scorer. McDermott is fifth on the all time scoring list, and there is no stopping this guy.

Apr. 7 is the million dollar day. Brackets will be made and busted. Strap up and get ready for the ride.

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Jabari Parker drives the lane between two defenders in a loss to Kansas.

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Andrew Wiggins throws down a twohanded dunk in a victory over Duke.

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Healthiest foods to eat

BY SYDNEY BOWERS AND MOIRA PRIEST

The best tasting foods are not always the healthiest foods to eat. The average American eater consumes 3,800 calories a day.

Many are wondering what foods are the healthiest to eat and what foods contain the fewest calories.

Here are the top ten healthiest foods to eat.

10. Oatmeal Oatmeal is a great low calorie breakfast food for many people who want to eat healthier.

It is very rich in complex carbohydrates, as well as watersoluble fiber. Also, oatmeal is rich in B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and potassium.

9. Avocados Regular consumption of avocados lowers blood cholesterol levels. Avocados help prevent osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also a good source of fiber, potassium and vitamins C and K. Numerous people think an avocado is a vegetable, but actually, it is a fruit-berry.

8. Wheat-germ Wheat-germ is the part of wheat that sprouts and grows into a new plant. It is a good source of fiber. Wheat-germ is high in several vital nutrients, as well as fatty alcohols and fatty acids.

7. Sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, vitamin C, vitamin B and carotene.

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potato is ranked number one when vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, protein and complex carbohydrates are considered.

Sweet potatoes make a delicious, low calorie Thanksgiving side dish.

6. Leafy green vegetables A high intake of dark, leafy vegetables, such as cabbage or spinach, may significantly lower a person’s risk of developing type two diabetes. Spinach is very rich in antioxidants, especially when uncooked, steamed or lightly boiled. It is also a good source of vitamins A, B, C, E and K. 5. Oily fish Oily fish include salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines and anchovies. These fish have oil in their tissues and around the gut.

They provide benefits for patients with inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

4. Blueberries Blueberries are rich in fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients, which are natural chemicals found in plants. One serving of blueberries delivers almost 25 percent of one’s daily requirement of vitamin C. 3. Broccoli Containing only 50 calories, broccoli is rich in fiber, calcium, potassium and folate. A single serving of broccoli can provide one with 150 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals

Ingredients • 1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter • 1/3 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt • 1 tablespoon orange juice • 2 ripe bananas, sliced • 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas • 2 tablespoons honey-crunch wheat germ • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation • Combine peanut butter and yogurt, stirring until smooth. Drizzle juice over bananas; toss gently to coat.

• Spread about 3 tablespoons peanut butter mixture over each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

• Arrange about 1/3 cup banana slices in a single layer over peanut butter mixture.

• Combine wheat germ and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over banana slices.

Roll up. Slice each roll into 6 pieces.

2. Almonds Almonds are rich in magnesium, vitamin E, iron, calcium and fiber.

They reduce the risk for heart attacks and lowers cholesterol.

1. Apples Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants. It is healthier to eat the apple with the skin because half of the vitamin C is beneath the skin of the apple. Apples are also a natural mouth refresher, so if one has bad breath, an apple can aid it.

These healthy foods taste great, and they are beneficial for one’s health. So next time one is at the store, make sure you put these healthy options in your cart.

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Diet Tips 1. Drink water! Do not waste calories on drinks

2. Only eat when you are actually hungry 3. Exercise for at least an hour a day 4. Do not skip meals, especially breakfast 5. No late night snacks 6. Get 6-8 hours of sleep every night

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7. Eat several mini-meals throughout the day

An apple only contains 116 calories, so it makes the perfect healthy snack.

8. Eat protein 9. Set goals

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Wheat-germ is a good source of fiber, and it is high in nutrients. It only contains 120 calories

Health Myths

Gum

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carrots

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Spring Break Workouts

Do 25 crunches, three reps

Do 25 reverse crunches, three reps

Plank for a minute, three reps

S TA Y A C T I V E !

Do 50 jumping jacks, three reps

Do 25 push ups, three reps

Bike for minute, rest, three reps

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Students of the Month

March Career Tech Students of the Month

Who is your favorite teacher?

-Mr. Schrock

What are your plans for after high school?

-Attend Marietta College Greatest high school memory?

-Friday night lights PHOTO BY ELISSA FUSCO

CYLER

PHOTO BY ELISSA FUSCO

Haley

Media Communications

What are your plans after high school?

-I am going to college to become a nurse practitioner.

Greatest high school memory?

-Beating Revere in volleyball, spirit weeks and dances

PHOTO BY ELISSA FUSCO

Hunter

Artist of the Month

ERIN

Junk of the Month

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Nate A & The “Ghetto Car” Nate 12, is the proud owner of a 1996 Chevy Cavalier. It has a shattered mirror, and it gives Nate a hard time when starting up. When it does decide to actually start, the “Ghetto Car” sounds like a chorus of chainsaws.

Columbus

Quote of the Month

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Columbus is the place where many state tournaments take place. Wrestling and Gymnastics made their names known down in Columbus this year.

PHOTO BY ELISSA FUSCO

One piece of advice you can give to underclassmen?

-”If you ain’t first, you’re last.”

Who is your favorite teacher?

-Mrs. North

One piece of advice you can give to underclassmen?

-Get involved in your school.

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“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.“ -Denis Waitley

PHOTOS BY ELISSA FUSCO

Movie of the Month

Song of the Month

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Divergent

“Say Something”

by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera

App of the Month

Play of the Month

Fun Run

The Sound of Music

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PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS

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What celebrity portrays you the best?

“Kendrick Lamar because we both lay down some sick beats.”

-Quinn,11

STUDENTS:

“Channing Tatum in Magic Mike because that is who Hannah Centea told me I looked like.”

-Brandon, 9

“Tim Knipl because we have the same facial hair type.”

-Nate, 11

“Beyonce because I am hot.”

“Mr. Krabs because I like money.”

-Haley, 10

-Andrew, 9

What is the worst excuse a student has used?

TEACH ERS:

“I cannot look at the Promethean Board because it makes my head hurt.”

-Mr. Lynn

“I cannot dress for physical education today because my dad made me chop wood last night.”

-Mr. Sladky

“I did not do the work because I do not understand what Shakespeare has to do with English.”

-Mrs. Trausch

“I did not do homework because it is too noisy at home.”

-Mrs. Keck