Wadsworth High School
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1870 - 2015 Wadsworth City Schools: “Celebrating 144 years of Excellence in Education”
Volume XL No. 6
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School adopts new testing policies BY CHARLOTTE BOLAND AND HAYLEE KUPIEC
Due to new state testing policies, Wadsworth school district has implemented a major change in its own testing procedures. While only freshman and a select few from other grades have been affected by Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing, the entire school has had to adjust to block scheduling. “This is way too much testing, and we are losing instructional time because of it,” said Mr. Moore, concerned by the excessive amount of state testing. In alignment with PARCC testing, the high school began block scheduling in February, where students only have four classes a day but for double the regular time.
SPRING BREAK March 30-April 3
While block scheduling was dreaded by both students and staff, there were some positives. The first half of the PARCC testing began in the Wadsworth school district towards the end of February and continued through the first week of March. Much controversy has surrounded these new tests that will be replacing OAA and OGT tests. PARCC tests have created much confusion in parents, students and staff. As a result, parents who disapprove of Common Core and PARCC testing have the ability to opt their children out of it. “As with anything new, it has brought certain frustrations and stresses,” said Dr. Hill, commenting on the confusion brought on by the new testing adjustments. If a student entered high school
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Due to the dissatisfaction with Common Core, several parents have opted their children out of PARCC testing.
prior to July 1, 2014, they still have to pass the OGT in order to satisfy graduation requirements. Conversely, if a student entered high school after July 1, 2014, he or she have three options to satisfy graduation requirements: 1. Accumulate 18 points on the PARCC tests. 2. Achieve a high enough score on college admissions tests such as the ACT or SAT in order to not have to take uncredited remedial courses in college. 3. Students who plan to go right into the workforce can achieve a workforce ready score on the WorkKeys test as well as an industry credential. This ordeal began in June 2010, when Ohio adopted a set of standards called the Common Core State Standard Initiative. Ohio’s New Learning Standards are used as a guide for what students should be able to do in both English and math at the end of each grade level. In order to coordinate with the standards, Ohio’s schools were required to switch standardized tests; thus, the PARCC (English and math) and AIR (social studies and science) tests were put into place. The exams cover several subjects from grades three through 12 and are taken on computers rather than paper. WHS will once again experience block scheduling due to additional PARCC testing from April 27 to May 8; however, this is a tentative plan.
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“I get an extra day to procrastinate on my math homework!”
-Ben, 10
“I have so much more free time to ‘study’ in study hall.”
-DJ, 12
“I mean who would love sitting in the same seat for two hours while they listen to their teacher go on about something that you do not even understand.”
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-Rylee, 10
“Are you sure these classes are only an hour and forty minutes?”
-Aaron, 11
Police won’t ‘Let it Go’ this time BY CHARLOTTE BOLAND AND HAYLEE KUPIEC
With this year bringing record-breaking snow and cold temperatures, many were left many people wondering. As it turns out, Elsa has been at it again. That is right, the snow queen, whom you all love from Frozen, has been the culprit behind many of the severe cold days. While many cheer for her, as the cold resulted in multiple snow
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days, others are not very happy with her antics. She has been racking up quite an arrest record lately. A Kentucky police department made a fake arrest warrant for the queen: “Suspect is a blonde female last seen wearing a long blue dress and is known to burst into song ‘Let it Go!’ As you can see by the weather, she is very dangerous.” After this run in with the law, Hanahan Police Department in
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Using pink handcuffs, the Hanahan Police Department in South Carolina recently arrested Elsa for bringing frigid temperatures to their town.
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american sniper killer found guilty Pi day reigns as greatest holiday
South Carolina decided to have a little fun. The department arrested Elsa for freezing a fountain and bringing a cold front to the area. Even using pink handcuffs, the police department executed their revenge on the snow queen. It looks like Elsa’s cold reign may have come to an end. Everybody is certainly hoping that she will return to her kingdom, and spring will reign once again.
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surviving march madness –page 12
Editorial.........................................................2 News.............................................................3 Opinion......................................................4,5 Ads .....................................................6, 7, 11 Features......................................................10 Picture Pages ............................................8, 9 Sports.....................................................12,13 Health..........................................................14 Of the Month...............................................15 Speakout.....................................................16
What does wearing sweatpants say about you? (Turn to page 14 to find out.)
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March 2015
Finding harmony in madness
Editorial
March truly is the craziest month of the year. It seems like every year, the third month of our calendar year comes around and slaps us in the face. This year was no exception. It all started with this wonderful idea we all know as block scheduling. While this new class system seemed ideal and perfect in principle, in reality it made all of our lives a little more difficult then it should be. I know, there was no other way we could have done it, which is understandable. However, it certainly gave us many headaches. Human nature resists change in our daily habits, and block scheduling certainly challenged our inate behavior. Besides adjusting to the new schedule, new testing really hit us in the stomach as well. As much as it pains to say this, I really do feel bad for the freshman. If anyone has taken a gander at the new PARCC tests, they are nothing like the old OGTs, and are actually far removed. They are alien and difficult in many ways, and I cannot even imagine taking three
weeks worth of those. If those two pains were not enough, there is always the insanely intense and headscratching sporting event that makes us want to pull our hairs out that comes around each MarchMarch Madness. This year alone, two 14 seeds have already pulled off unfathomable upsets, sending all of our brackets crashing and burning towards the ground. Through all this madness and chaos, however, perhaps there is an escape into a happier place. March yielded the death of Julius Caesar on that fateful day of March 15, but perhaps March is also the birthplace of our better times here on the third rock from the sun. March is the beginning of spring, which is the segway into summer, the sweetest time of the year. March is the month before April and May, which is, compared to the first six months of school, are a walk in the park. With this in mind, I challenge you, my fellow readers of this newspaper, to find harmony in this madness. Go outside. Enjoy the fresh air. Daydream about summer, because happiness is right around the corner.
Ham & Corn March Madness Edition By Ben Bingham and Trent Cornacchione
Success is in the eye of the beholder... except when it comes to your bracket. Lucky for you, Ham & Corn are here to help you maneuver through each round in college basketball’s finest moment. Guide to Success Things to take into factor when studying matchups: -How do teams perform on the road? Home wins are fools gold. -Do not be scared of mid-majors. Almost every year, a mid-major makes the elite eight. Do not take them lightly. -Can the team shoot 3’s? This may seem elementary, but a team of just athletes may have success in the regular season but lose early in the tournament. When in doubt, take the team that has long range shooters. -If it is too close to call, ask your sister. Sometimes the best way to decide between an 8 and 9 seed is to ask someone who has absolutely no knowledge or interest of the sport. Favorite: Kentucky According to BPI’s pre-tournament projections, Kentucky has a 81% chance to reach the final four and a 49% chance
to win it all. It is safe to say they are the favorite. Sleeper (5-11 seed): Oregon Oregon always seems to perform well in March. Led by PAC-12 player of the year, Joseph Young, the Ducks’ high powered offense should be able to hang with Wisconsin if the teams were to meet in the third round. Cinderella(12-16 seed): Harvard Harvard has had recent success in the tournament and has become a team you can not take lightly. They take on a talented but inconsistent North Carolina team. Ham & Corn predictions: We could pick Kentucky, but we both have major concerns about their squad. For example, they only have four seven footers who can run like six footers. They only have seven NBA prospects and one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. Who are we kidding this team is unreal. The only team I could see challenging them is Villanova. Did you know they are 34-0 when scoring more points then their opponents? Pick: Kentucky
sTARTING HS AT 8:05 REACTIONS I think we should keep coming at 7:35 so we can get our schoolwork, sports, and activities done earlier. Some of us already have hours of homework, spending our whole nights at home studying and getting what we need to get done. It is not really going to help us get more sleep since we will be up later getting everything done and getting back later from school events. I would hate getting out at 3:00 and my track practice not starting until 3:30. I think we should just leave our schedule at school how it is. Gabriella Rosenberger, 10 As a student at Wadsworth High School, I feel that we should have a say in the decisions that the Board of Education is making. Their
thought of moving the school day back has its positives and negatives. It would be nice to sleep in a little later, but I do not think that thirty minutes is going to make a difference. It would just push our day back further, and with sports, it is going to be worse than it would be before. We do not get out of practice until 5:35 anyways, and by the time we shower and get home, it is past six. With the extended time it would be 6:30 by the time we get home. That is almost 11 hours of being at school. I think we should just keep the time where it is at, so there are no problems in the future. Cody Surratt, 10 I would really like if school started at 8:05. As of now, I wake up at 5:30 in the
morning, and I do not go to bed until around midnight. This is not by choice. I play travel sports, I have a job and I also try to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. People like to think that teenagers just sit on their phones and play video games, which is completely not true. We have a biological clock that causes us to not even be tired until after 11:00 at night. Having an extra hour or two of sleep would really help me focus in school and to get through my everyday activities. Ashley Bartish, 11
very little homework before I leave to watch the JV game at 5:00. Then, I play in my game at 7:00. Initially, our games would be moved up half an hour which would cause us to be out later. Since we have little time to do our homework before games, we have to do our homework after games. Having the school day start at a later time would cause me to stay up later because I would have to do my homework after my game which would then start later also. Matthew Blamble, 11
I do not think it is a good idea because it causes problems for after school activities, which usually cause us to stay up late. On a game day for soccer, I come home for a little bit, eat dinner, and do
I think it would be beneficial if the School Board switched the start times of the elementary schools and the high school. Every morning, I am so tired and exhausted from the
Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Mason Egleston Associate Editor: Maddie Capron Assistant Editor: Rachel Haas Managing Editors: Ben Bingham, Trent Cornacchione, Moira Priest, Maria Sansonetti Marketing Managers: Olivia Fortner, Moira Priest, Maria Sansonetti Front Page: Page Editor: Haylee Kupiec Reporter: Charlotte Boland Editorial: Page Editor: Ben Bingham Reporter: Trent Cornacchione Speakout: Page Editor: Brooke Leonard Opinion 1: Page Editor: Regan Szalay Reporter: Cameron Mendel Opinion 2: Page Editor: Maggie Presson Reporter: Elizabeth Heckler Features: Page Editor: Olivia Fortner Reporter: Alex Lenc Health: Page Editior: Madison Quinn Reporter: Noah Baughman News: Page Editor: Hannah Studenic Reporter: Chase Pegrim Picture Pages: Editor: Tim Knipl Reporter: Connor Gray Sports 1: Page Editor: Robert Hahn Reporter: Jamie Oplinger Sports 2: Page Editor: John Merhar Reporter: Gary Noe Of The Month: Page Editor: Jordan Vidmar Ads/Business Manager: Alex Laikos Assistant: Adam Dennison Adviser: John Gramuglia
night before. I do not get to go to bed until 10 or 11 every night, and then I have to wake up at 5:45 in the morning. I try to go to bed earlier, but a lot of times I have practice until 9 at night, and then I get home, eat, do my homework and get ready for bed. If I had an hour or two of extra sleep every night, I think that would be very helpful and I would not be so tired all the time. I know many other kids feel the same way as I do. The only thing that I would not like about the time change is that I would not want to get out of school an hour and a half later than usual. If the time change happened then the high school and middle school should get out at 3:00. Lauren Bennett, 10
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.
N ews The Bruin American Sniper verdict reached BY HANNAH STUDENIC AND CHASE PEGRIM
After the release of the highly successful movie, the trial over the murder of the American Sniper has reached a verdict. Eddie Ray Routh, 27, has been convicted of capital murder in the shooting deaths of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield. Routh has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Chris Kyle, 38, was a former Navy Seal who had served four tours in Iraq. From 1999 to 2009, Kyle had recorded more than 150 sniper kills, the most in United States military history. On February 2, 2013, Routh accompanied Kyle and Littlefield to a shooting range southwest of Fort Worth, Texas. Kyle had been working with former veterans that were struggling from post combat related issues. Routh was one of the many Kyle had assisted in recovering. On the way to his sister’s house, Routh stopped at Taco Bell to order two burritos. When he arrived at his sister’s, he informed his sister and her husband that he had murdered Kyle and Littlefield. The couple then called the police to report the murders. A hunting guide had found the two men, already dead, and called 911. The nine day trial ended with
Routh’s conviction of capital murder of both Littlefield and Kyle. However, Routh’s lawyers pleaded in defense that Routh was not sane when he committed these
crimes. Before the shooting, Routh had been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Attorney St. John said, “He killed those men because he had a
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TOP: Chris Kyle’s wife, Taya, stands with a fellow Marine at Chris Kyle’s funeral held in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. BOTTOM: Local firefighters hang an American flag on the highway overpass as Kyle’s funeral procession passes.
delusion. He believed in his mind that they were going to kill him.” Kyle was suspicious of Routh early on. In a text message sent while in the car, Kyle texted Littlefield saying, “This dude is straight up nuts. Watch my 6.” In military terms, “watch my 6” means “watch my back”. Routh’s rationale behind the murders is unclear. In a magazine interview, Routh grew annoyed when he felt Kyle and Littlefield were not talking to him. Routh did not trust the Navy SEAL and friend after their first meeting. Routh’s uncle, James Watson, described Routh’s changes after his tour. Watson said, “I noticed he had kind of lost his desire for life. He did not seem to find much joy in life after he came back.” Taya Kyle, wife of Chris Kyle, said, “We just said we loved each other and gave each other a kiss and a hug like we always did,” when recalling the final moments she spent with her husband. Judy Littlefield, mother of Chad Littlefield, said, “We have waited two years for God to get justice for us on behalf of our son. We are so thrilled that we have the verdict that we have tonight.” Two years after their untimely murders, justice was finally given to the Kyle and Littlefield families with the conviction of Routh.
NEWS BRIEFS WORLD 229 skeletons found below paris store The site was home to a hospital’s graveyard, which was operational from the 12th-17th century. The bodies were laid in a careful, organized way. The cause of the deaths of so many is unknown. DNA testing is underway to determine the causes of death.
China encouraging more births
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The most populated country has long had a one child per family rule. However, incentives have been put in place to encourage families to have more than one child.
Over 200 skeletons were found under the Monoprix Supermarket located in Paris.
NATIONAL Former Ferguson officer will not face charges After a long investigation, the Justice Department has decided not to press charges against former officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown in August of last year. The shooting sparked anti-racism protests across the nation.
Brooklyn men arrested on charges of aiding ISIS Three men have been charged with planning to fight for Syria. Allegedly, they had offered to plant a bomb at Coney Island and even kill President Obama. Officials have been keeping a close eye on the men since the summer of 2014.
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A protester holds a sign urging for Wilson to be charged with the death of Michael Brown, 18.
LOCAL Browns logo change meets criticism At the end of February, the Cleveland Browns announced that they would be changing their logo for the 2015 season. The new logo was met with criticism, and many jokes, as the only change was to the font, and the helmet is a shade darker.
Fire ignites in downtown restaurant
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The Browns will be sporting a similar look next year. However, the orange will be a shade darker than previously. The new uniforms are still yet to be released.
On the night of March 16th, firefighters raced to the Sub Station, a popular restaurant in downtown Wadsworth, to put out a reported fire. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze. It has not been determined if the building is salvageable.
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A word from our
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Students and staff, Spring is here, and as we enjoy some much needed warmer weather, I wanted to remind you of a few items. First and foremost is your academic requirement. Make sure that you finish the fourth nine weeks with a solid grade. The most important item is your effort. As long as you work hard, your grade will take care of itself. Your teachers will assist you if you put forth the effort by completing your assignments. A bad fourth nine weeks can ruin your final grade for the year. Second is attendance. Make sure that you arrive on time and are here every day. As the weather improves, you will feel better and need to fight off the urge to stay home. We have a wonderful place at Wadsworth High School, and you want to be here all the time to enjoy everything we have to offer. It has been a little crazy with our testing schedules and delayed starts, but continue to be here every day. Third is behavior. Students have a tendency to lose their behavioral focus when things warm up, and we forget about dress code or acting appropriately. Continue to maintain our high expectation of behavior as you proceed throughout the day. Poor behavioral choices can affect all the positive things you still want to get accomplished this school year. Finally, let’s continue to be positive and thankful. Your high school years are some of the best years you will have, and you need to take this opportunity to not only enjoy it but to thank the people close to you that have made it a successful year. One of my favorite sayings is “Good things happen to good people.” Continue to be positive, and good things will come your way. Thanks and GRIZZLIES! Mr. Moore
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O PINION 1
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March 2015
Pi Day reigns as greatest holiday
OPINION BY REGAN
When asked what their favorite holiday is, most would reply with Christmas or Thanksgiving. However, there is an often overlooked holiday each year on the 14th of March...Pi Day. Pi is a greek symbol used to represent the constant 3.1415 and so on. Pi Day is celebrated on Mar. 14th because of the first number being a three (March) and the next two numbers making 14, which are the three most significant numbers of the symbol. Pi Day has been celebrated each year since 1988 but was officially recognized as a holiday by the House of Representatives in 2009. This year was an extra special year to commemorate Pi Day due to the fact that the next two numbers after 3.14 are 15...the same as the year 2015. This date only comes once in a century! This happening sparked many
planned celebrations across the nation with unique events honoring Pi. Junior, Haley Witschey, asked “How does one even celebrate Pi Day?” Well, Haley, you are about to find out. 1. Eat pie! Pi day cannot go on without eating at least one piece of pie. It is in the name! Pie day is the perfect excuse to eat as much pie as you want. This day only comes once a year so take
advantage of it. 2. Have discussions about Pi. Spend your day discussing the Greek symbol with your friends. You can also have a competition to see who can recite the most figures of Pi. There are millions of numbers that make up Pi, so take time out of your day to memorize some of these numbers. You can even use Pi to tell the time of day or as a unit of measure. 3. Wear Pi apparel. Show off
your artistic ability by creating a Pi shirt. The shirt can have a clever saying about Pi, or it can be as simple as having just the symbol. You can even take it as far as creating Pi necklaces and bracelets. Get creative! 4. Run/walk 3.14 miles. Get in your daily exercise by jogging, walking or running 3.14 miles. Some cities like Chicago even made a 5k out of the concept. A typical 5k is 3.1 miles. The city
is holding a 5k where the runners run 3.14 miles...a Pi k! No matter what age, everyone can have fun on Pi Day. Be a trend setter and start your own Pi Day traditions for next year, and share them throughout the school. Last but not least, acknowledge that this year was extra special on Mar. 14 2015 at 9:26:54 a.m. or p.m. This day only comes once a century, did you make the best of it?
How Did You Celebrate Pi Day this year?
“I had my pi pie pan all ready to go and several alarms set for both 9:26 a.m. and p.m. I wish I would have been in New York to participate in the Museum of Math’s public display of pi.” -Bob,12
“I actually went to a wedding of a family friend. She is going to be a math teacher, and she wanted to get married on Pi Day.”
“I consumed tan(pi/2) of a pie; I do not let Pi Day define who I am.”
“The most obvious thing to do on Pi Day is eat pie. I am not that big of a pie fan, but I do love pi!’
-Mr. Recupero
-Bret, 11
-Erin, 11 PHOTOS BY REGAN SZALAY
Mysteries of the school unraveled OPINION BY CAMERON
When wandering the halls of Wadsworth High School, certain questions never seem to receive answers. Today, these questions will finally be answered. 5. Why are the windows not able to be open? When the new school was built, huge glass windows covered the walls of the building. However, these windows are not able to be opened for safety reasons, yet cause a lack of fresh air through the building. That means that from the time when people
walk into school, to when they step out into the open air, they are deprived of the great things that could come from windows that open, such as fresh air. Chase Centea, 10, was asked how it makes him feel that the windows cannot open. “It feels like I am getting light headed because everyone is sucking up the oxygen, and I just cannot get enough,” said Chase. 4. Why are the TVs not used more often? Eight TVs are in the school, but only one of them is actually used. That particular TV belongs to seniors who are allowed to watch it during lunch and study halls. Two TVs rest in the cafeteria and have been used about one time this year. The true purpose of these devices is questionable, since they tend to hang there, simply teasing the students.
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The Weather Channel, top left, and WeatherBug, bottom right, are just some of the resources that Dr. Hill uses do determine if school is on or cancelled.
Craig Palidar, 10, said, “They should show seasons one through eight of Degrassi, so I could watch my biggest inspiration and favorite rapper, Drake.” 3. What time do teachers get to school and why? Teachers arrive at school anytime between 6:00-7:15 A.M. Mr. Thompson is the first to arrive at 6 o’clock in the morning because he enjoys the peace and quiet, as well as the time to get organized and ready to conquer the day. What students do not understand is that although the teachers come early in the morning, most of them stay late into the evening before they return home. Mrs. Csaky arrives at school at 7:10 A.M. but does not return home until 5:00 P.M. since she directs plays at WHS and must attend their practices. 2. What do teachers do during snow days? Unlike the students, the teachers only have the first five snow days off. Anything after five, the teachers are required to come to school. During the days, the teachers have to attend mandatory meetings, but as the days goes on, they catch up on grading or plan their next lessons. They also meet with other teachers in the department. 1. What weather app does Dr. Hill use? When I e-mailed Dr. Hill asking what weather app he uses, he replied with “I look at many apps/sites. Some of them I look at are Weatherbug. com, the Weather Channel and
NOAA.gov.” The Weather Channel is rated a four out of five on the app store and is used by many students in the school. The website Dr. Hill uses is a state of the art weather computing system. The meteorologists measure the
current weather from Wooster, Wayne County Airport. It is all out, every secret you have wanted to know is now revealed. Next time you want to know if you have to complete your homework that night, use this information wisely to help make your decision.
What weather app do you use?
Yahoo Weather - Logan, 11
The Weather Channel and Weather.com - Adam, 9
MyRadar Weather Radar - Nate, 9
Weather Live - Summer, 10
5 Undiscovered talent finally revealed
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OPINION BY MAGGIE
High school is a time for students to really come out of their shells, whether it is by wearing different clothes, hanging out with new people or joining different sports. I believe everyone discovers a true talent that defines them in high school. Some people are aware of what their talents are. What some may not know are the so-called “undiscovered talents” of the students here. Our first undiscovered talent is Justin Maas, 12. Besides being in school or work, he spends his free time writing his own freestyle raps. Maas plans on selling his music and getting it
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out to the world. I, myself, have heard his pure fire on his profile at 2cupsbandcamp.com. He works on these raps in his friend’s basement, and it only takes about an hour. His inspiration is Yeezus. “I have two songs already finished, and the first one is called Yves Saint Laurent, after the fashion designer,” said Maas. He is guaranteed to win “Most Likely to Become Famous” for this year’s senior class. Nick Palecek, 11, is the next talented student. Palecek participates in the cooking compact class at Copley High School. He loves to cook so much that he makes pizzas from scratch and sells them for 10 dollars to
is. I was amazed when I saw her pictures. “I have always loved photography. I really like to incorporate all elements into one picture. My favorites, though, are self portraits,” said Bailey. She plans to only keep this as a personal hobby and not pursue a photography career in college. Casey Parrish, 9, is an amazing artist. She has been in the art show every year. Last year, Parrish was put in the Scholastic Art Show and won a Gold Key on her self portrait. “I love to doodle all the time no matter where I am. I have a lot of sketch books, but I am best
anyone who wants one. “I have always loved to cook and hope my pizza business goes far,” said Palecek. Shawna Bailey, 11, has a passion for photography. She made an Instagram account of her photography so everyone can see how talented she really
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at drawing people,” said Parrish. She plans on going to college for art. Soccer is a tough sport to play at Wadsworth. Jordan Taylor, 9, is one of our best players. “I started playing when I was six years old, and I fell in love,” said Taylor. She is frequently on the road traveling with her club team, ECNL, and the U-17 National Women’s team. Taylor is the youngest on her national team and the only one from Ohio. She balances all of this while still attending high school. “It is difficult for me to keep up with my grades because of how much I miss school,” explains Taylor. She has been looked at by all different types of colleges and will be committed to one in April as a freshman. All that can be said
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is ball is life. It is amazing to think that these students can multi-task their talent and school. Some people might not have known about what these kids can do, so I am happy I was able to get their talents out there.
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Five overlooked songs absent from radio
The radio can be a great thing. It is the easiest way to hear and learn all of the most popular songs of the moment. However, the radio tends to stick to just a few genres of music: pop, rap, classic rock, country and the occasional alternative rock song from a band like Paramore. If you are getting tired of listening to the same fifteen or twenty songs over and over again, then check out these five great songs that you will never hear on the radio. Song: What is Love? Artist: Never Shout Never Genre: Indie pop The first single from the album of the same name, this song was
inspired by the divorce of the parents of vocalist Christofer Drew Ingle. Lyrics like “I hope, I dream/That she won’t leave” refer to his hopes that his mom will not leave his dad. The chorus reflects Ingle’s new confusion over what love really is. Since his parent’s love is all he has ever known, its sudden end has him questioning everything. Looking for a soulful song of tragedy and loss? Then What is Love? is the song for you. Plus, the album, as a whole, has a sound similar to Vance Joy’s Riptide. Song: Miles Away Artist: Memphis May Fire feat. Kellin Quinn Genre: Metalcore, posthardcore Memphis May Fire may be known as a metalcore band, but do not let that scare you away from this song. Miles Away reflects the softer side of vocalist Matty Mullins’s emotions. This song is about Mullins’s conflicting feelings about going on tour. He knows his band needs him and that the fans cannot
wait to see their shows, but he hates leaving his wife behind at home for months at a time. If you are looking for a song full of powerful emotions, beautiful lyrics and great vocals, then this is the one for you. Song: Scene One - James Dean and Audrey Hepburn Artist: Sleeping With Sirens Genre: Acoustic rock, soft rock Post-hardcore band Sleeping With Sirens’s EP If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack consists of three original acoustic songs and two acoustic rewrites of songs from their album With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear. This song is one of the latter. Scene One - James Dean and Audrey Hepburn is a beautiful new version of a love song that was originally much heavier, and it contains one of the band’s most well-known lines: “They say that love is forever/Your forever is all that I need.” Gentlemen, if you can play guitar (or can find someone to do it for you), I
would highly recommend singing this song to your special lady. Song: Action Cat Artist: Gerard Way Genre: Alternative rock, britpop, post-punk Action Cat was the first single officially released from ex-My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way’s solo album Hesitant Alien, which peaked at number 16 on the U.S. Billboard 200. As the quirky title may imply, this is an upbeat tune with a good energy. The lyrics, however, are sometimes a little deeper, such as when Way sings, “We want television bodies that we can’t keep.” As a whole, this song screams summertime. The music and beat gives it a light, happy feeling that makes it perfect for listening to while on a road trip with friends. Song: Jersey Artist: Mayday Parade Genre: Alternative rock, pop punk Feeling melancholy and
looking for a song to match your mood? Prepare to put in your earbuds and stare out at the rain. Mayday Parade’s vocalist Derek Sanders sings about a failed relationship and his thoughts while looking back on it. The song’s chorus hits home with the lines “I’ll have you know I’m scared to death/That everything that you had said to me was just/A lie until you left.” I feel like these lyrics perfectly describe the doubts that anyone who has just experienced a breakup will be going through. While all of these songs are great, you will not hear them on the radio for various reasons: they are not very well known, they do not fit in the radio’s usual repertoire or they come from a band whose usual genre of music carries a negative stigma among most radio-listeners. Regardless of whether these songs are deemed “radio-worthy” by music industry hot shots, I definitely suggest checking them out. You may just find a new favorite artist.
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Jenna, 11, shows a terrified look after being scared at the local Starbucks.
Rory, 12 is caught in an action shot while cheering on his fellow Grizzlies during a football game.
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Mr. Johnson was caught lurking in between his classes.
Jami Toth, 12, was caught off guard while a priceless snapshot was taken.
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Nate, 12, was caught off guard on camera.
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Tyler, 12, takes a quick selfie before performing his nursing duties.
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Sarah, 12, was caught by the camera while laughing at a good joke.
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Cameron 11, poses for his famous game day mirror selfie with the lip bite. Deemer is now known for his lip bite in all of his selfies. This is definitely a classic awkward Grizzly snapshot.
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This snapshot of Nick, 12, might be the best one on this page. This gem of a picture was taken at prom his sophomore year. Bebout will never forget this snapshot.
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Dylan, 12, takes this high quality picture not thinking anyone would think anything of it. He was wrong. Dylan’s pose is now an awkward Grizzly snapshot.
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Thinking that his hair actually looks good, Quinn, 12, sends out a snapchat that he eventually realizes is an awkward Grizzly snapshot.
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Rachel, 12, trusted her friends not to screen shot this, but of course they did. Now, this is one of the best awkward Grizzly snapshots in our school.
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On Spirit Day, Zach, 11, dressed as a girl and is now an awkward Grizzly snapshot.
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Saint Patrick’s Day spirit deteriorating OPINION BY ALEX LENC
Wadsworth High School always finds a way to be festive. Whether it is spirit week or everybody wearing red the day before a big football game, the school shows its support. This is usually the case for holidays, too, but the most overlooked and non-celebrated seems to be Saint Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Day is a holiday that celebrates the arrival of Christianity into Ireland. Today, many people see March 17th as a day to promote good fortune and can show their interest by wearing green. Wearing green on this day is a thing that does not happen as much as it used to at Wadsworth High School. The festivity towards Saint Patrick’s Day has seemed to fade in recent years. Some students look at March 17th as just another ordinary day. It was once thought that leprechauns would sneak up and pinch those that they could see. Wearing green was one way to appear invisible to them. Anybody not wearing green was pinched to be reminded of what the leprechauns did to people. Eric Gerrard, 11, was asked if he pinches his friends that do not wear green on this day. He replied with, “No, because sometimes I forget to wear green myself.” This shows the forgetfulness
Would you rank Saint Patrick’s day in your top three favorite holidays? “No- because there are other holidays that are more fun to celebrate.”
“No- there are more important holidays.”
-Megan, 9
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that has recently presented itself towards Saint Patrick’s Day. A holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving will not go by without everybody celebrating it. A possible reason for this could be the incentive of gifts. Everybody knows holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah are supposed to be spent enjoying time with family, but presents seem to be the main topic of these events. On Saint Patrick’s Day, the Irish community can come together for the day Saint Patrick of Ireland passed away. Lent restrictions on alcohol are also lifted on this day, which has posed as a problem for heavy drinkers around the United States. Every year there are some people who use this day as an excuse to drink excess amounts of alcohol to give life to the stereotype that Irish people drink often.
One substantial contribution to this day is the highly popular Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s. This is a seasonal treat that only comes around during March, and lofty sales for these shakes prove their worth. Nate VanDyke, 11, was asked what makes a Shamrock Shake so good? He replied with, “I really like how it looks disgusting, but when you drink it, you are like ‘wow this is amazing!’ It really shows that it is what is inside that counts most, I think we can all take a lesson from this.” These sweet treats are one of the few things that keep the spirit of Saint Patrick’s day alive. Even though it seems as if the holiday can not fully live up to the massive popularity of other ones, the idea of getting together with family and drinking an oddly green shake keep it going year after year.
Poll Question What was your favorite year at WHS? Freshman year: 25% Sophomore year: 9% Junior year: 35% Senior year: 31% 100 Senior poll
Addams family brings love and wit to the PAC story by olivia fortner
The WHS drama department out did themselves as they performed the brand new musical comedy The Addams Family. With achieving high standards, the drama department took on the play as soon as the rights were released. While the drama club entertained us with the love and wit of the Addams family, they also showcase the talent here at WHS. The Addams Family is a newly released musical comedy with music and lyrics written by Andrew Lippa and a book written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Based upon the original story of the Addams family created by Charles Addams. Containing the original characters, and a few new characters. The cast contain 26 members and a pit band with 14. The production was achieve with four
wonderful directors, Mrs. Csaky, Mrs. Lake, Mrs. McNamara and Mrs. Adley. Mrs. McNamara and Mrs. Adley lead pit and the chorus. This musical is about Wednesday Addams, played by Mckayla Eberhardt, 12, the princess of darkness who has grown up to be a teenager. When Wednesday confronts her dad with her worst fear, that she has fallen in love and is engaged to a ‘normal’ boy, Wednesday begs her dad, Gomez Addams, not to tell her mother. Gomez, played by Jake Grey, 12, is trapped for keeping this secret from his wife. Something the Addams never do. Morticia Addams, Gomez lovely wife, played by Elaine Gossard, 12, suspects something going on
but Gomez gave his word to his daughter to kept her engagement a secret. When the whole Addams family gets word that the boy and his parents are coming for dinner, they try to act as normal as possible. Uncle Fester, played by Blake Brouse, 11, believes love should conquer all. Uncle Fester asks for the Addams ancestors to help Wednesday and the boy Lucas stay together through the crazy night. Lucas, played by Taylor Honnold, 12, and his two parents go through some crazy things that night at the Addams household. From that night on, things change for the Addams family forever. Overall the drama department did an amazing job with this musical. The cast and crew put a lot of effort and time into it. Tickets were sold quickly, and the audience reactions portrayed that the show was a hit.
Uncle Fester gathers all the ancestors to watch Wednesday and Lucas.
Lucas and Wednesday are seen in the woods sing their duet, “I’m Crazier than you” with a ancestor in the background.
Gomez and Lurch are in the man cave as Gomez trys to think of a way to get Morticia back.
The whole cast is doing a dance number to “When you’re an Addams” All Photos by Olivia Fortner
Alice, played by Larissa s, 11, is passed out on the table during a game played at dinner.
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Surviving March Madness OPINION BY JAMIE OPLINGER AND ROBERT HAHN
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Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein (15) and Karl-Anthony Towns (12) have cause to celebrate, as their team is now 34-0 after regular season play.
Spring has sprung, and so has the best season in college sports: March Madness. Unlike last year, one team this year appears to have a clear upper hand: The University of Kentucky. After finishing the regular season with a perfect 34-0 record, the Wildcats were rewarded with the number one overall seed in the bracket. If one were to study straight numbers, Kentucky would not seem like an undefeated team. They rank 29th overall in points per game, 21st in rebounds per game, 42nd in assists per game and 40th in field goal percentage. Thus their undefeated record begs the question: Do statistics matter? One team that is solid in the books but not on the field is N.J.I.T., which has a current record of 18-11. They lead the league in points per game, assists, field goal percentage
and free throw percentage. Unfortunately for the Highlanders, those accolades are not reflected when they play. Along with the Kentucky Wildcats, another dangerous team is the Virginia Cavaliers. Even though they lost many seniors last year, underclassmen have stepped up and led the team to a two seed in the bracket. With the addition of freshman star D’Angelo Russell, Ohio State Buckeyes fans all over the country had high hopes for the team this year. After a rather bland season, however, the Buckeyes have been left with a ten seed in the bracket. While they have a chance to advance to the second round, there is little chance they will advance any further. Iowa State is another dangerous team this year. Their well-known comebacks highlight a solid 25-8 regular
season record. President Obama unveiled his 2015 March Madness bracket picks on SportsCenter on March 18, proving once again that he is not the most aggressive upset-picker. The President’s choices for the 2015 NCAA men’s basketball tournament were fairly predictable, with Kentucky as his choice to go through a perfect season, winning their second title since the President has been in office. While the president is anything but conservative in office, his brackets have been the opposite. The only high seed that Obama has being upset is Gonzaga, which is the most likely to lose according to experts. From articles on ESPN to the numerous fan guides explaining how to craft the perfect bracket, basketball fans around the country spend the entirety of March addicted to the seductive charm of March Madness.
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Spring teams break out of winter slumber By john merhar
As winter comes to a close, the spring sports teams are coming out of hibernation. From running three miles to having a 6 a.m. practice, these teams are surely working toward their goals. Track and Field The team held its first official practice on Monday, March 9th. With eight seniors leading the boys team, they will have to pave the way for the large number of underclassman. On the girls’ side, led by 15 seniors, they are expecting big things this year. Along with the 15 seniors, there is a total of 82 girls running this spring, which means a lot of success is expected. One of the goals for the team is to win the “SLT.” “I enjoy seeing the studentathletes improve and grow from beginning to end,” Coach Beery says. Baseball The boys have been going at it for two weeks now, including 6 A.M. practices on Saturday
mornings. With 10 seniors leading the squad, expectations for the team are extremely high. The team has been practicing very loose, which will help them in tense situations during the season. They open against Chippewa on March 28th. Boys Tennis The team recently began tryouts on March 9th, and with 5 out of 7 returning starters, they
have the potential for a huge year. “The guys have been committed during the offseason to improve their game, and we are looking forward to seeing some great matches” says Coach Halicki, also a 7th grade Language Arts teacher. “I enjoy seeing the guys being invested in each other and winning, so those are my favorite parts.” Softball Similar to baseball, the softball
team has been going at it for two weeks. Their practices run very smooth, which will help them when they step onto the field in a of couple weeks. Also similar to baseball, they sacrifice their Saturday mornings to get better and work toward their ultimate goal of a Suburban League title. “We recently completed a 4 hour boot camp the first Saturday of the season, and that gave us a jump start as to what we coaches
expect as far as focus, drive and mental toughness. This group wants the same thing, to win as a family,” Coach Deangelis explains. The spring sports season at Wadsworth should be a good one, especially with the work the teams put in during the offseason. Regardless if it is cold, rainy or any other weather inclination, make sure to check out your fellow Grizzlies this spring.
What are you looking forward to this upcoming season? Track and Field
alyssa,
11 “Running against Highland because my dad is the assistant coach.”
Baseball
Softball
Aaron, 12 “Winning the state title and watching Nick Bebout pitch; he is a big deal!”
Hannah, 12 “I am really excited to see us go far in the tournament and win some titles!”
Boys Tennis
Nathan, 11 “Probably just playing competitively again and the Suburban rides.” PHOTOS BY JOHN MERHAR
Grizzlies well represented at state tournaments BY GARY NOE
As the end of the school year approaches, high school athletics are coming to a close as well. With the rich athletic history here at WHS, this year’s teams add their names to the long list of state placers. B oys S wimming Swimming their way to Canton’s Branin Natatorium for the Division I state swim meet, the 200-yard medley relay of sophomore Joe Pavlak, juniors Jake Braumbaugh and Josh Zembas, and senior Mason Hicks finished 15th to swim in the B Final. The team ended up finishing 14th overall due to disqualifications in the A Final and taking nearly a full second of off their time. The team was the first boys swim team to make it to the state finals. Joe also swam the 50 yard freestyle, finishing 17th. He missed swimming in the consolation final by
0.01 seconds. He was the only underclassman in the event. W restling Going down to Columbus this year were a few repeat wrestlers. At weight class 113, last year’s 106 State Champion junior Noah Baughman looked to repeat as State Champion. Seniors Shane Mast at 160, Connor Gray at 120 and Timmy Knipl at 170 all looked to win their first State Championship in their final year. Freshman Joey Baughman at 145 looked to start his high school wrestling career off with a State Championship. Junior Darrin Gilkerson will also traveled down to Columbus as an alternate at the 132 weight class. All five wrestlers made it to the semi-finals. Tim Knipl made it to the finals, but lost by pin to finish second in his weight class. The team finished fifth overall in the state tournament.
G irls B asketball With the season coming to a close for the Lady Grizzlies, they advanced to the Elite 8 for the fourth straight year. Led by junior sensation Jodi Johnson, seniors Aubrey Virgin, Kaile Pappas and Sydney Bowers took on Toledo Notre Dame Academy at Norwalk High School on Saturday, March 14. They lost a heartbreaking game 42-37 ending their season with a 23-4 overall record. This season they hit the milestone of 700 total program wins. B oys B asketball Seniors Joel Kipfer and Austin White led the Grizzlies into the playoffs. Beating Wooster in the first round 60-42, they advanced to the second round against Walsh Jesuit. They unfortunately lost 69-43, ending their incredible season. B owling
Going down to Columbus to Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl, Senior Shannon Jones finished 29th, bowling a 173, 168 and a 200, totaling 541 pins with an average of about 180 pins per game. The competition was tough, with the winner having a total of 619 pins. Wadsworth High School has won 5 state titles as a school: two in wrestling, two in girls cross country and one in girls basketball. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring any trophies home this year, but the future looks promising in all sports. Whether it be a fall, a winter or a spring sport, the Grizzly sports tradition remains strong. This has been an exciting time to be a Grizzly. This stong history could not have been established without the tremendously talented coaches and athletes we are lucky enough have here at WHS. Go Grizzlies!
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The 2015 State Finalists gather at the center of the arena to be presented to the crowd. Timmy Knipl, center, placed second in the 170 weight class.
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The team scores board displays the final standing of the 2015 State Tournament. Wadsworth finished 5th in the State with 68 points.
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Depression overtakes teenage population is not very common and energy is very limited when struggling with depression which is difficult to deal with when wanting to try and get help. It is suggested to try and make new friends or begin socializing more to overcome depression. Participating in sports, jobs, school activities, hobbies or anything that simply brings happiness is a way to get out of the depressive mood. Staying busy helps teens focus
on positive activities rather than negative feelings or behaviors. It is also recommended to join an organization that offers programs for young people. Special programs geared to the needs of adolescents help develop additional interests. If any signs of depression are showing it is never too late to try and get help. A key point in staying away from depression is to stay positive and happy.
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School has a major impact on teenagers. Teens can feel extreme anxiety, pressure, and stress because of school and respronsibilities that go along with it. BY MADISON QUINN
Teenage depression is a serious medical problem that impacts every aspect of one’s life and if not taken seriously it may lead to severe results. Depression has always been a major problem throughout all ages but most commonly in teens. As of lately, it seems that the numbers of teens diagnosed has been on the rise. Depression is a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in simple every day activities. It may affect how one thinks, feels and behaves and can cause emotional, functional and physical problems if precautions are not taken.
In a teens life, issues such as peer pressure, academic expectations and changing bodies can lead to depression depending on how well one can handle these given things. For some teens the lows are more than just temporary feelings. Often, kids with teen depression will have a noticeable change in their thinking and behavior. They may have no motivation and even become withdrawn, closing their bedroom door after school and staying in their room for hours without any form of socialization. How is teen depression diagnosed? There are not any specific medical tests that can detect depression. Health care professionals determine if a teen
has depression by conducting interviews and psychological tests with the teen and his or her family members, teachers, and peers. Depression is the most common mental health problem in the United States. It affects around 17 million people each year. About 20% of teens will experience depression before adulthood and as many as 9% of teens suffer from it for at least one year at a time compared to about 6% of the general population. 70% of teens will suffer from more than one episode of depression before adulthood. Although depression may not be the easiest thing to overcome, it is still possible. The key is to start small and stay focused. Motivation
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Sweatpants worn in school cause problems
BY NOAH BAUGHMAN
Many students fall into the habit of wearing the desirable, comfortable sweatpants to school every day. It is coming clear that the comfort may be causing bad habits and side effects in every day life. Sweatpants are often worn to school due to the fact that they are easy to slip on in the morning, have extreme comfort, and save time from picking out an outfit for school. “When I wake up, I always set my alarm clock back because sweats make it easy for me to spare ten more minutes of sleep in the morning,” said Kole Kemppel, 10. Although choosing your outfit for the day may not seem to be a big deal, it is often the first decision or major choice you will
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This cartoon represents the true nature of sweatpants.
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A male student walks in the hallway in between classes with a sad look on his face. His classmates behind him are also wearing sweatpants, which can be a reason why students feel sad or sluggish while at school.
make for the day. Starting your day off selecting sweats can cause you to choose an easy or sluggish choice for your other decisions. This simple situation of what to wear can change your mind set for the rest of the day. The start of your decision process should be strong in the morning rather than picking the easiest option. An early rise will allow you to wake up and feel energized before jumping into the main part of your day. After all, taking the time to put together a nice outfit will only take a couple minutes. “By waking up a little earlier
than normal and getting dressed in my nicest attire, I feel awake and prepared for the day ahead of me,” said Olivia Chaney, 10. Many students choose to wear sweatpants to school because they are extremely comfortable compared to a pair of jeans or khakis. The cotton feel provided by sweats can actually cause many students to lose focus on the main objective in school. While many high school students will tell you that their comfort in class is very important to their learning, the comfort may be actually distracting them from
their instructors. The comfort of the sweats can cause a student to drift off and lose interest in the class or teacher because they are focused on sleeping or relaxing. “Sweats are like fluffy pillows on my hairy legs that cause me to lose focus and doze off during my classes,” said Ahmed Darwich, 9. Instead of slipping on sweatpants in the morning, try wearing a pair of jeans, dress pants or khaki pants. These choices of pants will keep you upbeat and ready to take on whatever the day throws at you. Not only are these pants
going to keep you alert, they are commonly thought to look better on the average teenager. Switching from the easy sweats to nice pants can make you look more appealing to others around you. After all a wise man once said, if you look good, you will feel good. For obvious reasons, sweatpants may be going out of style in the near future. While walking the halls, you can start to see more pants that are not sweats. The comfort may soon be overtaken by many positive effects of other pants.
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Song of the Month
Movie of the Month
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
Divergent Series: Insurgent
Uptown Funk By Bruno Mars
Spring break Throw backs of the month
JOKE OF THE MONTH
FACT OF THE MONTH
What is Irish and stays out all night?
In the early Roman calendar, March was the first month of the year. The word March was named after Mars, the God of War.
Paddy O’Furniture!
Spring break Throwbacks of the month
Sisters Katelyn, 12, and Abby, 10, went to Florida
Senior Twins Jenna and Jamie are three
last year with their best
years old in this
friends.
In
picture.
this picture,
Carrabba’s.
together at the beach in
PHOTO COURTESY OF KATELYN BLOK
were
enjoying a fun day
they are enjoying a girls night out at
They
PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNA OPLINGER
Florida.
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March 2015
“My ideal spring break would be in Florida because it is hot and so are the ladies.” -Jordan , 10
“This year I am going to California for a reunion with my old friends, and that is pretty ideal if you ask me.” -Kat, 12
“It is my dream, other than teaching young chemists, to go to Fripp, South Carolina to fish. Luckily, we are going in the summer.” -Mr. Schmeltzer, Sr.
“I would prefer to stay home in the play room and kill bad guys on my game system.” -Clay, 9
S peakout
THE BRUIN
“I would go to Disneyland to get my picture taken with Cinderella.” -Lauren 11
“I wish I was going to Hilton Head Island because I love the beach, and I need to work on my tan.” -Luke, 11
Where would your ideal Spring Break 2K15 take place?
“Disney is my favorite place on Earth, and I am going there for band this year!” -Eryn, 9
“I want to go to Florida with my twin dogs, so that I can break out my toe ring collection.” -Carolyn, 12
“Room 1403.” -Bruin “I want to visit the Great Lakes Science Center because of the activities that go on. It seems like a genuinely nice place to go with your family!” -Nick, 12
“I would choose to go to either Disney World or Clearwater Beach. I love both and have not been to either in a while, so I really want to go.” -Sarah, 11 PHOTOS BY MCT CAMPUS