The Bruin- May 2010 by Wadsworth Bruin

Wadsworth High School

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May 2010

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Lance honored as Teacher of the Year BY ALEXA BAIER

Every year, the National Honors Society awards one special educator the Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Beth Lance won this award this prestigous award. “I was shocked and humbled; it was just a great feeling,” says Lance. Lance states that there are so many excellent teachers in this school, and she really was surprised when she found out she was the Teacher of the Year. Joining Lance at the Fine Arts Assembly was her husband Jim, her mother Donna Wachtel, and her daughter Danielle, who is a senior here at Wadsworth High School. They are all very supportive of her, and handed her ﬂowers along with her award. She also has two sons, Justin who is 25 and Jonathan who is 21. Lance has been working for Wadsworth for ten years. Wadsworth is the ﬁfth school system she has worked for. She previously worked for Highland, Wooster, Buckeye, and Rittman, before she got her job at Wadsworth through the Four Cities Compact Program. She previously taught at a middle school, but admits that she prefers teaching the older

students better. She likes the maturity level of the students at the high school compared to the middle school. “It is not that I don’t like younger students, I just prefer teaching them when they are older,” said Lance. The students here at Wadsworth High School are very nice and willing to learn in Lance’s opinion. She also loves the quality of the students, and all the support throughout the

support her students in thriving school. When students do something in their school activities. “Mrs. Lance incredible like “Mrs. Lance is such is such a great making it to teacher because state, breaking a great teacher she truly cares a school record, because she truly about her or even having cares about her students,” said the lead role in students.” senior Brendan a play, Lance makes them one -Brendan Kelley, 12 Kelley. Lance’s laid of her signature “cookie cakes”, which is a back style of teaching keeps huge cookie. This is just one of her students interactive and the many things Lance does to makes class more fun. She

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Mrs. Beth Lance hugs senior Natalie after accepting the Teacher of the Year award. Students and faculty applaud with a standing ovation, showing how proud they are of her accomplishment.

assigns different projects to keep her students occupied. Guest speakers are also brought in to help the class get a grasp of reality in the business world. Her business management class deals a lot with insurance, credit cards, and checks. These are life skills that everyone will need in the future, which is why Lance wanted to teach business. Lance graduated from Rittman High School, and participated in many school activities including pep club, ski club, and gymnastics. She was also a cheerleader all four years, and was even captain her senior year. Lance always wanted to be a teacher even in high school, which prompted her to join Future Teachers of America. Lance worked for an attorney while attending the University of Akron. This is where she received a degree of Comprehension Business Education. After school you can ﬁnd her working out with her husband and she also enjoys skiing, traveling with her family, and visiting beaches on cruises. Wadsworth is very lucky to have such an incredible teacher like Lance. She really does deserve the title of Teacher of the Year.

Flash back to an unforgettable school year BY TIFFANY WEISS

With the 2009-2010 school year coming to an end, it is time to look back on some of the amazing and unforgettable things that happened here at Wadsworth High School. First, the student body welcomed Mr. Jerry Parsons as the new principal for the 20092010 school year. He had left his position as principal at Wooster, to ﬁll the shoes of Mr. Magnacca, who was promoted to Director of Facilities for the new high school. Second, the ground breaking ceremony for the new high school was held in August. It was viewed by many faces of the community as well as important Board members. The new school plans were released and people were in awe of the new facility. People also loved the new wellness

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center, which will be taking the place of Wadsworth’s beloved Steiner Youth Center. In sports, the football team had another great season with eight wins and two losses, ending with a tough loss against GlenOak in the ﬁrst playoff game. Another fall sport made headlines as our volleyball team went thirteen and three for the season winning their last three playoff games. Boys basketball had an up and down season this year going fourteen and twenty-one. The Grizzlies had a tough schedule, playing Jackson and Orville who both made it to state. The team made it to the playoffs, but to the disappointment of the team and fans, the boys lost to Green by just ﬁve points. The girls basketball team hosted

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a charity game, held December 23, 2009 for Kory Wiita and his family. The school sold T-shirts in two different colors and packed the gym full of supporters. Money was raised for the Wiita family and the outcome of the fans helped the team come out victorious. “It was an honor playing in the Kory Wiita game,” said sophomore Christy Cingel. The wrestling team made it to state and came home as State Champions, with four individual state champions. The incredible performances by Ben Buzzelli, Brad Squire, Louden Gordon and Nick Tavanello helped make this dream a reality. The Drama Department presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “A Monster Ate My Homework” and “Altar Egos.” These performances ﬁlled the

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The ceremony held for the ground breaking of the new high school in August kicked off another year of excellence for the Wadsworth schools.

O.J. Work Auditorium and gave the audience an unforgettable show. The musical “South Paciﬁc” showed the audience the impeccable skills withheld at our high school. The turnout for all four productions helped display

SARCASTIC AND SUCCESSFUL

TRAINING THROUGHOUT SUMMER

KARA LONG SHARES TIPS ON HOW TO MASTER THE ART OF SARCASM

SPORTS TEAMS SPEND SUMMER TRAINING TO BE NOTHING BUT THE BEST

– page 4 WHERE TO GO IN WADSWORTH FIND THE PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY THIS SUMMERS HEAT WITH YOUR FRIENDS

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– page15 FAREWELL TO RETIRED TEACHERS COACH ALTHAUS SAYS HER FINAL GOODBYES TO STUDENTS AND STAFF

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the hard work and dedication put forth by all those involved. With championships won, ground broken, charities held, performances applauded and memories made, this year has been nothing but successful.

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Editorial........................................................2 News ............................................................3 Opinion .....................................................4,5 Ads ....................................6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16 Entertainment .............................................. 9 Picture Pages .......................................10, 11 Sports ....................................................14,15 Features ....................................................18 Of the Month ..............................................19 Speakout ....................................................20

E DITORIAL

THE BRUIN

May 2010

The High School Hierarchy

EDITORIAL

After four long years, it is finally time for the senior class to say their good-byes and exit the school. With another year in the books, the current classes must step up and fulfill their roles as leaders in the school. We at The Bruin believe that this transition should be made sooner rather than later. After spending the year on the bottom of the high school totem pole, the freshman class is now an even more valued member of the student body. Even though you are no longer the minority of the student body, you still must know your place as an underclassmen. Congratulations sophomores, you are no longer looked down upon as underclassmen! You all have suffered two long years in order to achieve the right to call yourselves upperclassmen. Enjoy reaping all of the benefits this coveted title brings. Even though the sophomore

class will be much more important to the school next year, the school workload will increase immensely for those who wish to challenge themselves. The option of Post Secondary and AP courses is now available for those who wish to earn college credit while still in high school. The juniors are on the last leg of the race and the ﬁnish line is in sight! In just a few short weeks this class will be able to call themselves seniors! Being a senior brings many new privileges, such as attending prom and running the school. We will be able to do just about anything we can think of within reason, of course. When fall comes around, and it is time to come back to this wonderful place, the entire student body will take on their new roles as students and work together as one Wadsworth High School. The Bruin wishes all students and staff an enjoyable, safe, and fun summer! We will see you all next year!

THE BREWIN’ DEBATE Should girls wear red graduation robes to their high school graduation? YES

BY ADAM WOODARD

BY MARISSA HOFFMAN

Correct me if I am wrong, but last time I checked our school colors here at Wadsworth High were RED and white. The red comes first, and this switch from white to red graduation robes is the best decision the administration has made in this school year. With all of the young boys and girls wearing Grizzly red, our graduating seniors will be united together in their red robes. People will argue about tradition, but sometimes the tradition needs to be broken. White is such a plain, boring color and the red will enhance the moment. The most important reason is that the girls can now buy or wear any color dress that they want. Being a boy, I do not know what it is like to have to find a dress that will not show through their white robe. However, sources have told me just how difficult this task can truly be. I would like to give a shout out to the administration for making a great decision.

Ever since Freshman year, young girls have looked up to the angelic graduation robes that our senior idols adorn themselves with at each graduation ceremony. The switch from white to red is a huge change in tradition, not to mention wardrobe. Senior girls will now have to blend in with the mass of red robes and focus on ﬁnding darker dresses and shoes to match their red robes. It has been a long standing tradition that girls wear white while boys wear red, and the variegated color scheme makes the whole graduation scene more enjoyable to watch and photograph. It is also a useful identifying factor to keep in mind while trying to ﬁnd friends, family or yourself in photos. While the change is not life altering, it is still not easy to grow accustomed to. Graduating seniors should have a voice on the color of their graduation robes. The variation is a beautiful tradition; it is sad to see it go.

COMMENTS ON THE 2010 FINE ARTS ASSEMBLY Dear Editor, I think it was great to see all of the people win awards at the Fine Arts Assembly. People work very hard in the classroom and they should be rewarded for their work. Nick Messam, 11

Dear Editor, The Fine Arts Assembly was sort of long, but very interesting! It is harder to watch when you are in the choir because the robes are hot and stuffy. If the assembly could be shortened it would be a great time for the students and the staff. Laura McCune, 11 Dear Editor, The Fine Arts Assembly is always interesting, especially all the art displays. Everyone is always anticipating senior Sara Brazier’s Speech and Debate skit, she will be missed next year. Garrett Blake, 11

Fine Arts Assembly. This year, the cast of the comedy just had to choose songs loaded with sexual innuendo. Last year, we had the transvestite basketball dance team. Every year it gets worse and worse. I am appalled that this behavior is occuring in front the entire school like it is a show! If we had persisted at doing that in the halls, we would be put in in-school detention or even suspended. I want to know why it is that in an assembly we can do things like that, if done in the halls, gets us disciplined. Where did this double standard come from? Kyle Keiper, 11

Dear Editor, The Fine Arts Assembly was a great chance for the students to be recognized for the great pieces that were announced. Sarah Braizer did an outstanding performance that was sure to make the hair on everyone’s neck stand up. Destiny Strudwick, 11

Dear Editor, I truly am disgusted by the

Dear Editor, The Fine Arts Assembly was great this year. It is a nice way to show what students through out the school take part in. This was a great assembly and I look forward to seeing it next year. Devon Doepker, 10

Dear Editor, I really enjoyed the Fine Arts Assembly. I was so excited when Mrs. Lance won the Teacher of the Year Award. She is an amazing teacher and I am happy that she was honored for all of the hard work she puts into teaching. Molly Priest, 10 Dear Editor, Out of all the three years I have been here, this year’s assembly topped all of them. There is not one negative word I can say about this assembly. Everything went as planned, and the performances were spectacular. I hope they will continue to be spectacular in the years to come. Melissa Lawrence, 11

Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Adam Woodard Assistant Editors: Even Dammarell, Marissa Hoffman Copy Editors: Mackenzie Blanton, Sam Malkowski, Kayleigh Miller Marketing Managers: Tate Moore, Jack Snowball Front Page: Page Editor: Mackenzie Blanton Reporter: Alexa Baier, Tiffany Weiss Editorial: Page Editor: All Editor Positions Entertainment: Page Editor:Even Dammarell Reporter: Josh Morton, Josh Kipfer Speakout: Page Editor: Elaina Lanson Reporter: Mallory Gruich, Jack Snowball Opinion 1: Page Editor: Tate Moore Reporter: Kara Long, Matt Doyle Opinion 2: Page Editor: Stephani Baughman Reporter: Kaitlin Sherrill, Molly Priest Features: Page Editor: Callie Ray Reporter: Hayley McQuate, Hussian A. News: Page Editor: Marissa Hoffman Reporter: Tom Calhoun, Cameron Lee Picture Pages: Editors: Kayleigh Miller, Hayley Douglas, Brad Virgin, Nick Marshall Sports 1: Page Editor: Adam Woodard Reporter: Garrett Cutting, Luke Lyren Sports 2: Page Editor: Sam Malkowski Reporter: Kagan Squire, Nick Tavanello Of The Month: Page Editor: Sam Malkowski Reporter: Natalie Davis,Claire VanFleet Ads/Business Manager: Hayden Kilbride Assistant: Brad Virgin Adviser: John Gramuglia

Dear Editor, The Fine Arts assembly is always an enjoyable experience. Students and teachers watch and relax as students and peers perform. We recognize all the outstanding ﬁne arts students we have as they are presented awards for their accomplishments. The audience gets to see how talented our students are. Erik Hawk, 11 Dear Editor, We felt the Fine Arts Assembly portrayed the students creativity and hard-work in the Arts. We especially liked the jazz band’s jazzy and fun music that entertained the crowd. It was a good way of honoring the people who are not in school sports, but who enjoy art, music and writing. We look forward to next year’s assembly and hope it is as good or better than this year!!! Kasey Monda, 10 Taylor Nida, 10 Tyler Sabo, 10

Dear Editor, We were happy to ﬁnd out our editor and all the staff positions. Sarah Braizer was inspiring with her speech. The choirs and jazz band were nice to listen to. It is great to see all of the gifted students perform. All the pieces of art were wonderful. They were so beautiful. We liked seeing everything. Hayley McQuate, 10 Luke Lyren, 11 Garrett Cutting, 11 Dear Editor, I enjoyed the assembly quite a bit. It is different than the rest of the assemblies that we had this year. I am especially happy that Mrs. Lance has ﬁnally won Teacher of the Year. It has been a long time coming and she deserved it! Jake Kettenbauer, 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 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 Principal’s Message

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News Briefs

Akron schools are promoting recycling throughout the upcoming seasons by collecting cans and taking extra measures to increase recycling. Summer time! Every student loves summer time! The English rock group Pink Floyd said it best in the lyrics of the hit song “Schools Out For Summer” ...“No more pencils, No more books, No more teacher’s dirty looks! ...schools out for summer.” We have had an excellent year at WHS. We achieved excellence in our annual state report from the Ohio Department of Education. During the fall, winter, and spring seasons, we achieved excellence in multiple athletic team and individual performances. We demonstrated excellence in our vocal and instrumental music programs, and on stage in a variety of plays and musicals. Excellence prevailed with our Speech & Debate team, our Web Programming and Design students, State Science Fair competition, and Marketing Education. The list goes on and on. WOW! What a year for our students at WHS. Wadsworth and excellence walk hand in hand, and that is due to our outstanding students, staff, parents, and community. We are all very proud of the accomplishments that the Class of 2010 has completed under their leadership of our school. We wish all of our seniors the best as they move forward in their lives. We expect to witness their excellence in many avenues as their futures unfold. The hope is our seniors never forget what a wonderful community and school system helped them excel during their formative years and perhaps they will take their gratitude and “pay it forward.” As I conclude my ﬁrst year as your principal, I am most proud of our accomplishments and being here with you each day. I have learned a great deal about the pride of Wadsworth High School, and look forward to what next year will bring to WHS. To our seniors – good luck, and have a great life! Remember, once a Grizzly, always a Grizzly! To our underclassman—be safe this summer in all that you do! To the Class of 2011—it is your turn to lead our school to sustain our excellence! Will you collectively accept the challenge to do so? The expectation is high, but our conﬁdence in your potential is higher. AND, to all, READ, READ, READ! The most important gift you have is the ability to learn, and the best way to that is through reading. Select a book this summer and read for leisure. We’ll see you back here on Monday, August 23! We are . . . Wadsworth! Mr. Parsons

May 2010

The Ohio Supreme Court has showed that a proposed Amendment, made by groups seeking to exclude the state from President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, should appear as a single issue on the ballot. After 33 years of investigation, the murder in Norton park may be solved after hard work to determine the real criminal.

National President Obama had lunch with author Elie Wiesel, the Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor, as part of an effort to ease tensions with American citizens of Jewish background. Apple sold about 300,000 iPad 3G units, including pre orders, over the device’s first weekend of sales.

The last time NASA has looked for life on the moon was in 1976, now NASA wants to bring back martian rocks and soil samples the next time they make a trip to the moon.

World

Demonstrations against new austerity measures in Greece have begun to claim lives. South Korea made an accusation that a North Korean torpedo sank one of their warships. The impact killed 46 South Korean sailers. The Pakistani Taliban have combined with other militant groups to extend their reach. New evidence is present in the Times Square bombing. The Gulf of Mexico has been shut down for fishing because of the oil spill.

Oil spill endangers BP’s reputation BY TOM CALHOUN

A catastrophic explosion caused a BP oil tanker to sink and leak oil into the Gulf of Mexico on April 30, 2010. 5,000 gallons of oil started pouring into the Gulf. As soon as the spill happened, fear began to rise among ﬁsherman in the area. The ﬁshermen quickly rushed to retrieve their nets out of the water. Many of the Fisherman worried about how the spill will affect their jobs. There is a lot of controversy surrounding how to clean up the spill. Many believe BP should be solely responsible for the clean up and restoration of the area. BP has missed their chance to act, and the oil has already begun to reach the shores of Louisiana. Citizens feel that the government has been too lenient on the oil companies. They have previously told the people that if a spill were to happen they are

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BP oil company is faced with the difficult issue of cleaning up a massive oil spill throughout the Gulf. Several different methods have been attempted. The spill is expected to affect the coast and its wildlife.

cause environmental nightmares of their own. Microfobes in the ocean degrade things like oil. “If the government dumps more chemicals into the Gulf, it could do more damage than the oil; it’s better to allow the microfobes to clean up the oil” says Justin Maurer,10. The land affected by the Alaskan oil spill has not fully recovered, and it has been 30 years. Birds and other animals that rely on the ocean for food and water will continue to hurt themselves by eating and drinking from the water. There is no set way on how they will clean up the oil spill yet. The government and BP are still arguing about who should clean it up. The more time they waste the worse it will get. Jobs have been lost and slowed down. Obama has planned for the future by making oil companies prove that they are ready for a future oil spill. Our government will be ready next time there is a spill.

ready and will know how to stop it. Due to the way BP has handled this spill, President Obama has begun to look into establishing some new laws and taxes. BP will be taxed an extra one cent per barrel to help pay for clean up of the Gulf. Obama has also declared that he

will not just be distributing rights to drill anymore. The oil companies will have to prove that they are ready incase a spill were to happen. For now, cleaning up the oil is the main goal. This too has created problems. The concentration of detergents and other chemicals used to clean up spill sites can

Parsons to reward the students and staff for a job well done,” Kibler said. The marketing students and Kibler made 1700 cookies at 5:30 a.m. The students and staff of Wadsworth High School all appreciate them for all of their hard work and dedication towards the school. Anton Gargasz, a senior in marketing class, said, “I could not believe my ears when I heard we had to make 1700 cookies, but I knew we had the drive and determination to get the job done!” They dedicated their time just so everyone could enjoy a well baked cookie at 7:30 in the morning. To reward the marketing students for a job well done, Mr. Parsons brought in four pizzas for them. The marketing class always

tries to do their best without looking for anything in return. The marketing students and Kibler really started off everyone’s day with an amazing cookie made by the marketing class of Wadsworth High School. “The cookies I received really helped me start off my day in a good way. I cried tears of joy because PHOTO BY BRUIN STAFF they were so good!” Any student would recognize one of these bags. This said Drew Shaw after is one of the famous Otis Spunkmeyer bags that contain a well baked cookie by the Wadsworth High he took the last bite of School marketing class. his Otis Spunkmeyer cookie. students and the staff can enjoy Every Friday morning, the a well baked cookie. After all, a marketing students wake up early warm cookie is the best way to and put in their time so that the start your day.

Kibler bakes up cooperation with students

BY CAMERON LEE

If you were up at 4:00 a.m., you would not think to go to school and bake cookies for every student in the school; that is exactly what Mr. Kibler did. The marketing students also played a big role in making the cookies. They came in early to make the cookies for each and every student in the building. “This was well worth the work, and we enjoyed the school’s appreciation even though I got yelled at for falling asleep in class later in the day,” Taylor Lee, 12, said. The students really appreciate Kibler and the marketing students for doing such a kind thing. “I would have come in again and made a lot more cookies. I thought it was nice of Mr. Jerry

O PINION 1

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May 2010

Tips to help master the art of sarcasm OPINION BY KARA

Sarcasm and high school students are like peanut butter and jelly. Although they have different textures, they somehow mesh together magically. After taking a long stroll around the cafeteria, I realized that sarcasm and peanut butter and jelly are very popular these days. Sarcasm is not always as delightful as the pb&j sandwich, however. You need some rules to guide yourself along the humorous path to success. As I walked around the cafeteria, I heard a few good uses of sarcasm, but I also heard some that were not so great. With what I heard, I came up with some quick and simple rules to guide students throughout their days of hilarity.

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Rule number 1: Please do not start giggling or laughing during your statement. Odds are, the people around either will not hear it or they will just think you are a complete idiot because you are laughing at yourself. This is a rule that most people do not follow. Many people start talking, and by the time they are done, their friends are in a new conversation. This new conversation probably consists of them making fun of their giggly friend. Rule number 2: Be aware of time and place. Nobody wants to hear a sarcastic comment during a funeral, poetry reading, or any other formal event. Sarcasm is also not amusing when somebody is in the middle of telling a story. Nobody will pay attention to the sarcasm, even if it is funny. They will be too busy raging with anger instead of realizing the sarcastic humor. “My friend was telling me a story and I said something sarcastic. Next thing I knew I woke up in a hospital bed. I will never make a mistake like that

Pepsi or Coke?

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Josh, 12, attempts to be funny to impress Luke , 12. Without the sarcasm tips, he is pathetically unsuccessful.

again,” said senior Josh Harsh. Rule number 3: When trying to be sarcastic, please use a tone that is obviously sarcastic. If you do not, you are likely to have a very confused listener. Not to mention you will not sound very smart. Rule number 4: The addition of “do ya get it?” after every joke made is simply not necessary. You will often get an even more sarcastic comment back, often an

Hugs or kisses?

Beauty or Brains?

Time

My wife has both!

OPINION BY MATT

famous tradition is going out to the first base coaching box and throwing the chalk up into the air. Basketball star LeBron James stole this idea from our team, but that case is still being disputed in court. Another element that the JV baseball team has implemented into their bench is the fifth-inning hot dog races. Hot dog races are a fan favorite at Progressive Field, so the bench players decided to take the intense rivalry of Ketchup, Mustard, and Relish to A.C. Field. By doing this simple run down to right field and back, the bench is able to get the fans involved in the game by cheering

Who’s the girl?

obnoxious “NO?!” is said. If what is said is worth hearing, they will get it. Most sarcastic statements are not meant for rocket scientists, so keep the egotistical “do ya get it?” to a minimum. Sarcasm is not a tough thing to master. Sure it takes wit, skill, timing, and brains, but it is nothing that a typical high school student can not handle. If you do not think you can handle the complexity,

just leave it to the experts. “I have decided never to use sarcasm,” says sophomore Beau Farver, “I simply don’t have the brain mass!” For those of you who are up for the challenge, be smart when you use this comedic trick. It can make or break your reputation. As long as you follow these rules for sarcasm, you are sure to be a successful sarcasm artist.

Michael Jackson or Michael Jordan?

Lebron or Kobe?

Yankees or Red Sox? Cincinnatti Reds

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JV players plead for bench time

One of the greatest baseball players of all time, Jackie Robinson, once said that life is not a spectator sport, but sometimes the best part of a game comes from the sidelines. Bench players, also known as “role players,” are a key part to keeping a team’s success and chemistry at its highest. Without these role players doing their jobs, life on the ﬁeld would not be the same. Successful bench players know that it is necessary to master the concept of pregame rituals. One team that is famous for their pregame rituals is the Cleveland Cavaliers. When you go to a game at the Quicken Loans Arena, you are entertained by watching the bench players either posing for a family portrait taken by LeBron James or dancing to the song “Jump Around”. Like the Cleveland Cavaliers, the JV baseball team has their own pregame rituals. The most

for their favorite hot dog to come out victorious. “One time, coach told me to go into left ﬁeld, but I faked a ﬁnger injury, so I could get back on the bench again,” said sophomore Daniel Rospert, who was “Mustard” in the hot dog races and chases after all the foul balls that are hit across the street. Errors are a major part of baseball that can affect the outcome of a game. Coaches make a big emphasis on not making any mistakes and having mental toughness when facing adversity. However, when the team loses that mental toughness, or “MT”, coaches need to take a break

from the game. As a result, the bench players take over. Until the coaches return, the bench takes over the responsibilities of calling pitches and calling out plays like “741”, the meaning of which junior Joey Collins is still trying to ﬁgure out. Sometimes, sitting the bench can give you a careless attitude, but with a little motivation, the bench can energize the team and carry them to victory. This year, that motivation came from a Pez dispenser that junior Tate Moore received as an Easter present. This Pez dispenser was named after the rat owned by Ron Weasley in Harry Potter, Scabbers.

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Junior Kevin, godfather of Scabbers, has fun on the bench watching the baseball team play at A.C. Field.

Ever since Scabbers made his appearance at our games, the team has had a winning record. If the team is losing, Scabbers, who is always seen with a smile on his face, appears on the bench and provides a boost of energy to the team. “I was only called up for one game, but I enjoyed my time that I had with Scabbers on the bench. I was disappointed that I only played one inning, but having Scabbers on the bench gave me a friend to talk to,” said freshman Jared Schoonover. This squad has brought many fans down to A.C. Field, and many of the fans have expressed their emotions about how they wish they could have made the team just so they could sit the bench. “I wish I made the team, so I could put forth my ideas of having fun on the bench,” said sophomore Jesse Beal. With a never say die attitude, the JV team has moved up in the recent state rankings and are now in the top 25 Ohio JV teams. The bench is nationally ranked in the top ﬁve. Although other benches would be content with just spitting seeds and watching the game, this crew never settled for good because they always remembered one thing: good is great’s worst enemy.

O PINION 2 Favorite Silly Bandz Themes Pets 26% Zoo 23% Fantasy 17% Sea 15% Dinosaurs 11% Rock 8%

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May 2010

Rubber bands transition from work to play

Recently, ordinary ofﬁce rubber bands have taken on a new life, literally. They’ve transformed from bland, brown ellipses to bright, colorful shapes. Silly Bandz were developed by Zanybandz in early 2009. For those of you not familiar with them, they are silicone rubber bands conformed into different shapes that many people wear as bracelets. Personally, I like Silly Bandz. They are fun, cute, and I can match them to any outﬁt. However, I am not as obsessed with them as some people are. I only wear one Silly Band at a time because too many can overwhelm a look. As with all new trends, there are the people who just can’t get enough. I would hope those crazed people would be grade school children, but that is not the case. Unfortunately, there are teenagers with Silly Bandz all the way up their arms. I think that is a bit drastic. If they want to make a fashion statement, there are other

things that are more attractive than rubber bands that they could wear. Although Silly Bandz have become an extremely popular trend, it does not mean that you should wear a thousand at once. That is just disgraceful. Of course, there is also the other extreme. Some people absolutely hate Silly Bandz. That is to be expected with such a new and dominating trend. I see no reason to hate Silly Bandz. If people hate them, then they obviously do not have an open mind because these bracelets are absolutely adorable. There is also a group of people on the border line of hating and loving Silly Bandz. I am a member of this group. Although I am not as consumed as some, I don’t hate Silly Bandz. I think they are darling. Don’t be mistaken though, I would never wear a ton at one time. Actually, I only own one Silly Band. Silly Bandz are also the newest things to collect and trade, much like our generation used to collect Pokémon cards. They are a new favorite toy for young children. All around my neighborhood kids gather and trade, acquiring new bands. There are numerous shaped Silly Bandz. There are always new ones coming out too. It is hard to pick just one Silly Band, but my favorites are the dolphin

The purpose of the site has been completely abused and misdirected from what it was meant to be. Questions turned into comments, and curiosity turned into cruelty. Instead of being asked questions, my fellow friends and formspringers began getting harassed by anonymous bullies. The mean spirted comments showing up in their inboxes have lowered their self esteem. Sophomore Hailea Lamer said, “I got a formspring so people could learn a little about me and that is not what happened. I got tons of mean things everyday and it has really lowered how I think about myself. Constantly hearing that makes me start to believe it. I liked it at ﬁrst, but now it’s just getting ridiculous and upsetting.” Some posts are directed towards a person’s character, their physical physique, or even their sexuality. I don’t understand how people can have the drive to want to say something like that to someone. It is really quite sickening. If I was the creator of this site, I would do something to reduce all the drama, like trying to censor the comments. If you receive anything rude, you should not take it to heart. The person who had the desire to say that comment clearly does not have the guts to say it to you in person. Most of the time, the harshness of those posts comes from people who do not even

know you very well. It may sting at first, but if you put some ointment on that burn you’ll be good as new. Junior Nick Stacy said, “From my experiences on formspring I have realized that it is a portal for bullies, cowards and jerks to come spam your inbox with hate. It is really funny because most of the time they’re so mean that they don’t even make sense.” Formspring is not all bad though; some people can be very nice. I have received several compliments on the site that actually have boosted my self confidence. It is comments like that make the website fun and keep the user’s from deleting their pages. As of lately, however, anonymous askers have only been submitting two words to various profiles. These words being the first and last names of countless students at Wadsworth High School. These emotionless posts have left some formspringers confused, including me. Are they trying to throw people under the bus, or create an opportunity for praise? With some of the names, I feel this mystery person is trying to start drama. If that truly is the case, it has not been working, the responses to the names have been respectful. Freshman Kennedy Copeland said, “I love to hear what others think about me and I love to answer the questions people have.

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Freshmen Kennedy and Michalla show off their Silly Bandz.

and elephant. Sophomore Beau Farver expresses his favorite Silly Band, “The rockstar band, it is legit.” If you want to be a part of the newest fashion trend, then you must buy a pack of Silly Bandz. They are the greatest fashion accessory now, but I have a strong feeling that they will go out of style quickly. I would suggest that you not spend too much money on Silly Bandz. Once they go out of style, which will be sooner rather than later, you will have no use for the bracelets. That is unless you would like to use them in your ofﬁce to keep papers together, the purpose they were origianlly

designed for. Silly Bandz also make amazing gifts. From birthday parties to graduation celebrations you can’t go wrong. Instead of giving your favorite senior money for their success, give them a dozen packs of Silly Bandz. Silly Bandz have become quite the fashion accessory. It is not common to walk down the halls of Wadsworth High School and not see at least a few people wearing a variety of Silly Bandz. Most would agree that Silly Bandz have recently bombarded America’s youth as the newest collector’s item and the coolest fashion accessory, so get yours before they are gone!

It is a way to get to know me better and for people to ask me things without causing ‘drama.’ It is fun but it can also be very hurtful!” Over a matter of months the concept of the site has become very controversial among teens

everywhere. The best way to deal with the mean comments is to let them roll off your back. If someone is that low to say something anonymously, they must be a coward or else they would say it to your face.

Formspring.me: used, abused OPINION BY KAITLIN

Originally developed as a site for asking and answering questions, formspring.me has suddenly turned into an arena for vicious activity. Ade Olonoh, launched the site on November 25, 2009. The popularity of this non-profit networking site quickly spread through word of mouth and became a nationwide trend in early 2010. On it, anyone can ask questions anonymously to registered users. Those with an account have the option of allowing their username to appear with the question they asked. Once a question is answered, both it and the response appear on a profile personalized by each user. Olonoh has made several statements saying he will never reveal the identities of the people asking anonymously. Users can make it so that there are no anonymous questions by altering their profile settings. Doing this though could possibly reduce the amount of questions they receive because people could be too “chicken” to say anything.

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The origial intention of formspring.me was to ask clean appropriate questions to get to know people, not to ridicule them.

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Formspring.me is a site that no is no longer used for the purpose it was designed for.

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Iron Man 2: a movie not to be missed

REVIEW BY JOSH MORTON

It has been two years since Iron Man was released by Marvel Studios. Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., is finally back in action. The sequel is just as good as the first, and in some ways better. Iron Man 2, released May 7, is out in theatres and has already raked in $219 million more than its predecessor. Like the first movie in the series, Iron Man 2 is action packed from title to credits. The movie picks up six months after Stark revealed his secret identity to the world. Since then it is implied that he has used his Iron Man suit to bring peace and stability to the world, but he has bigger problems to deal with now. He is under pressure from the government to turn over the Iron Man suit to the Government, and a Russian with a grudge against Tony’s family is out to get him. On top of all that, the arc reactor in his chest uses palladium and is slowly poisoning him to death. Not to mention rival weapon manufacturing tycoon, Justin Hammer, has made an army of formidable Iron Man drones to take out Iron Man. Since the last movie Tony has also designed several new Iron Man suits to combat these new

in the ﬁrst Iron Man with the exception of the actor who plays James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes. In the ﬁrst movie, Terrance Howard starred as Rhodey, but in the second movie Marvel made the decision to cast Don Cheadle. Marvel Studios made the decision to switch to Don Cheadle even though Terrance Howard was supposed to be on contract for 3 Iron Man movies. The full story behind the recasting isn’t completely clear, but as with most issues in life, money was a factor. Howard was apparently the highest paid

actor in the first Iron Man feature and director Jon Favreau was not satisfied with his performance. When Marvel Studios got wind of his difficulties on set they went to him with a new contract in which he was being paid substantially less. Negotiations with Howard’s agents fell apart and it was not long before they got Cheadle to step into the shoes of James Rhodes. Cheadle has starred in other movies such as Hotel Rwanda and Ocean’s 11. He portrays Rhodey very well, but it does take a little while to get accustomed to a new face when people are used to a different actor. Sophomore Jon Kuss said, “I wish they would have kept Terrance Howard. I think he portrayed James Rhodes better than Don Cheadle did.” Overall, the switch up has a very minor impact on the movie as a whole, and with the outstanding performances by Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow (who plays Pepper Potts) you will hardly notice. Sophomore Dana Fick said, “Iron Man 2 was an awesome movie! I can’t wait to see it again!” All in all, Iron Man 2 is an action packed, fun filled, epic movie, and no one will want to miss it.

second day Limp Bizket, Bullet expected to bring in more this for my Valentine, and Seether year because they added the will all play on the Monster Energy “ Stage. The other two stages are The Kicker Stage and The Jagermeister Stage. These two will -Adam Showalter, 10 have bands like Skillet, Anberlin, Helmet, Taproot, and Halestorm. Jagermeister Stage outside the Other bands that will be playing stadium. are Papa Roach, Slash, Theory of The atmosphere is crazy, there a Dead Man, and Mastodon. are about 30,000 screaming This concert usually attracts people who are all there to see about 30,000 people and is their favorite bands rock and have

a good time. Sophomore Adam Showalter said “I have been waiting for this for three months, and I can barely wait any longer.” People are ready for this concert and are going to have a great time. It will be two days of solid rock and fun for everyone. So for people who are looking for a great concert this summer this is the one. Look online for ticket information. So on May 22 and 23, try to make it down to Columbus for the Rock on the Range concert. It will be a great time to spend with friends and listen to great music.

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Robert Downey Jr., as Tony Stark, gets his game face on as he prepares to ﬁght an army of Justin Hammer’s Iron Man drones.

threats. The most notable one is The War Machine which features a wide array of heavy weapons. Iron Man 2 is not only a great action movie, but it also builds on the already dynamic characters from the original Iron Man. Tony Stark, while still being self centered, begins to branch out more and help the world through his superhero alter-ego. Not only does he help the world, but he also begins to reach out to his close friends as his health deteriorates. Most of the same actors star as the same characters they played

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Summer is here and people are ready to ﬂock to the Columbus Crew Stadium for one of the biggest concerts of the year. Starting May 22, and ending the next day, Rock on the Range will feature 38 bands including Three Days Grace, Rise Against and Seether. This two day concert will consist of three stages where the bands will play. The Monster Energy Stage, which is the main stage, will feature Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Rise Against and many more on the ﬁrst day. Then on the

I have been waiting for this for three months, and I can barely wait any longer.”

FINE ARTS ASSEMBLY

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This year’s Fine Arts assembly was a huge success. Between the jazz band, elite choir and the show choir, the student body heard a variety of quality music. Then the cast of South Pacific performed a medlay of the popular songs. Awards were then handed out to the art show winners while their masterpieces were recognized. Next, Sarah Brazier, speech and debate state champion, marveled the crowd with a outstanding performance. Shortly after, Mrs. Lance was awarded Teacher of the Year.

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Every year this assembly is a great opportunity to show the WHS student body the talents that are not often seen. Great job Fine Arts students!

After the Fine Arts Assembly, The Bruin staff of 2009-2010 poses for a picture remembering their great year.

The boys choir prepares for a jazz inspired song to perform for the student body at the Fine Arts Assembly.

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The cast of “South Paciﬁc” performs a piece of the 2010 musical during the Fine Arts Assembly.

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Mrs. Lance makes a speech after receiving her Teacher of The Year Award for the 2009-2010 school year.

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Senior government students came together and shadowed members of the City Council and School Board on April 29, performing the different jobs they do on a daily basis.

Jake and Mike worked together as members of City Council at Wadsworth City Hall.

During Youth in Government Day, students listened to what members of the Board of Education had to say about their daily jobs and working for the schools.

Jake Gissinger and Mike Carps worked together as members of city council. Jake Gissinger and Mike Carps worked together as members of city council.

Students ďŹ ll in their positions as members of City Council at Wadsworth City Hall.

Tammy Guenther, Clerk of Council, shows senior Calvin how to perform her daily tasks.

WHS Seniors traveled to Wadsworth City Hall for Youth in Government day.

A group of seniors gather at the Wadsworth Municipal Garage as part of Youth in Government Day.

Joe Magnacca Director of Facilities

Doug Beeman Treasurer

Dale Fortner Superintendent

Luke, Jake, Robby, Monty, and Rhys pose for a picture at the Wadsworth Fire Station.

Sam, Katey, Krista, and Natalie pose for a picture at Wadsworth City Hall.

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Bob Evans brings community together BY LYNDSAY CASTLE

Bob Evans is the one restaurant in Wadsworth that offers a family style meal with the advantage of others preparing it for you. Bob Evans, or Bobs as the employees call it, is very unique because inside one will not find televisions, alcohol, or loud music. As Dave Fensch, the general manager of the Wadsworth Bob Evans, says, “It’s a family oriented restaurant where you come and eat as a family.” Fensch currently lives in Stow and has been with the Bob Evans for 21 years, and he plans to continue working for this corporation. He is constantly looking for new challenges, which is how he went from starting out working while he was in college to becoming the general manager of our restaurant. He has several long term goals for himself: he would like to continue improving and wants to become as high of a position as possible. He does great managing our Bob Evans and is very dedicated to doing his job the way that it should be done. Bob Evans goes above and beyond when it comes to helping out the community and benefiting others. Bobs holds events called Community Fun Nights (CFN) where certain organizations, clubs, charities, etc. sign up and have a night where 15% of the profits go to the organization that is having the benefit. They also do their part by donating items such as cups, plastic ware and gift cards if an organization or group is having a special event where donations are needed. Bob Evans is a great company that is always giving back. Community fun nights have been a long term tradition that our Bob Evans

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Dave Fensch explains to Ryan (10) what a Community Fun Night is and how to hold one for an organization.

has been doing for five years now. It is such a great opportunity because it really gives Bob Evans a chance to help out local organizations and bring the community together to help out as well. Already this year, Bobs has helped out the following organizations: North East Ohio Dance Academy, Sacred Heart’s Youth Group, Wadsworth High School Band, Wadsworth Community Band, Luthern Church, Wadsworth Youth Football, and the Hibinger family. Out of all the clubs and groups that Bobs has helped, the Hibinger family was the biggest CFN in history. It benefited a family that experienced a sudden loss of an important family member. The night brought in $3,000 for the family and $5,000 in business. To compare, the normal amount of business brought in a night is around $1,000, so the night was truly beneficial. CFN are great because they are mutually beneficial; they benefit the group that is holding the CFN and they benefit Bobs because of the business that they

bring in. Interested in holding a CFN for an organization, group, club, family in need, etc. Getting one set-up is very easy. All it takes is a call or meeting in person with Dave Fensch. Once you explain to him what you want to hold it for, then he explains to you all the details of the CFN and you schedule the date that it will be held on (which must be at least a month in advance). After that you will receive custom fliers that you pass out to the participants and others interested in helping and when the CFN is held. The flier gets turned in with the receipt of the participant when they pay for their meal. CFN are usually held on Mondays and Tuesdays. They are a great way to have a nice meal with the family in a quiet environment and at the same time help out the organization or group that is holding the event. Although they have several purposes, the main purpose of CFN are to support the community and to help fund raising efforts. Fensch’s plans for Bob Evans continues to the actual restaurant. He commented, “This Bob Evans was rebuilt five years ago, but maybe down the road [business permitting] this store might be expanded.” Even though nothing is in the works right now, Bobs will do what it takes to support the community’s demands. Fensch’s last comments were that Bob Evans is always open for fund raising and that it is very simple to do and an easy way to earn money for your organization, group, club, etc. Bob Evans is a very unique family style restaurant that is doing their part to help out the community and organizations of Wadsworth.

upcoming community fun nights May 11 - Wadsworth Band Boosters May 20 - American Cancer Society June 14 - Debbie’s Dreams Foundation June 17 - American Cancer Society

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Megan (12) and Brittnee (a 2009 graduate of Wadsworth High) , two Bob Evans employees, pose with the Community Fun Night ﬂyer for the American Cancer Society. This beneﬁt is going to be held on May 20th. Flyers can be picked up at participating Bob Evans stores now.

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Cutting earns first win after surgery BY GARRETT CUTTING

Senior Jordan Cutting has had many set-backs throughout his four year athletic career but none quite like the summer before his senior year. Last July, when he was pitching for the Tallmadge Vipers summer baseball team, an unexpected injury occurred. After pitching several innings against the rivaled Ohio Yankees, Cutting unexpectedly felt an intense pain in his throwing elbow. “It happened all of the sudden. I threw a fastball, and I just felt an excruciating pain in my elbow. I had no control. I just thought I had to take myself out of the game,” said Cutting, the 5’6” senior who is still undecided on what college to attend. Cutting waited a couple of days to see if the pain was just a ﬂuke, but it was not. The pain persisted, so Cutting decided to make an appointment with the doctor. He told Cutting that the problem was not anything big and to just wait it out. That did not work too well as his arm still felt awkward, so he wanted it rechecked. The doctor this time said he probably tore a ligament in his elbow in two places, and it would require

surgery if it did not heal properly on its own. Cutting then went through rigorous physical therapy sessions to try to strengthen and heal his golden elbow. His efforts were valiant but proved not to be beneficial as he would need Tommy-John Surgery to fully fix his arm problem. After surgery, all Cutting wanted to do was recover as soon as possible and compete against the best the Suburban League had to offer. Cutting said, “Whatever the doctors told me to do, I did it. Because I wanted to make a difference for my team my senior year. My work ethic through therapy after my surgery and progressively throwing more and more pitches until I reached a good strength has really helped me this season.” Cutting’s training allowed him to play in some games this season, which was originally doubted by many. His first couple appearances as a pitcher came against Copley and Wooster as a reliever, but his major start came against Tallmadge, the always-challenging Suburban League contender and rival. Cutting pitched a great game, striking out five batters in five

innings, walking a surprising seven batters, and only allowing three runs in his victory in his ﬁrst start after surgery. Cutting said, “This was a great feeling. It was awesome to be in such a good game, and to get the win was even better. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. My arm felt pretty good that day; the velocity was there. I felt in good control of the game. The defense behind me played well, and I had some run support. That is always good as a pitcher. To get four runs in the ﬁrst was amazing. It gave

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Jordan pitches against Medina in a heated non-league game.

me conﬁdence to just go do my thing.” The baseball team won the sectional tournament opener against Stow. Cutting started and pitched beautifully. He had a no-hitter through ﬁve, but Joey Collins, 11, jinxed it by saying “no-hitter” in the dugout. Nevertheless, Cutting still earned the big win and helped the Grizzlies earn a shot at the Sectional Championship. He also helped as well with a chance to reach the coveted 14-win mark.

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Coach Brian Madigan, who has been Jordan’s coach for four years, gives another post-game speech to his players.

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Jordan earns an at-bat in a Suburban League game. He is not very well known for his batting but adamantly begs the coaches to receive consistent at-bats.

Five-star hometown hotspots revealed in Wadsworth it has about 50 acres of land filled with picnic tables, grills and shelters. Sure, the park has a sand volleyball court, two tennis courts, softball field, and the popular Kaleidoscope playground, but most importantly it has a fishing pond. I think it is easy to agree that there is nothing better than

SPORTS OPINION BY LUKE LYREN

Summer is approaching and not everyone wants to stay cooped up in his or her house playing Call of Duty or watching the all day Law and Order marathon, so I have developed a list of the top places in Wadsworth to stay active this summer. If looking for a quick pick up game of shirts and skins on the basketball court, then Valley View Park is the place to go. They have just recently added an extra basketball court and purchased four new quality hoops. There should be no problem getting together enough people to play because the courts are always filled with people of different ages and skill levels. Kevin Young, who is a regular at Valley View says, “I spend the majority of my summers playing some ball with all the great competition down at Valley View Park.” Next on the list would have to be Weatherstone Park for its above par baseball fields. The two fields have fences that are at just the right length for a home run derby with all your friends. On a more important note they have recently installed a convenient new set of bathrooms nearby just in case you need a quick time out. For most students tennis is not the game of choice. But for others that enjoy a nice volley every once in a while then Durling Park is the only true place to go. There is a choice

getting out of the house and dropping a line in the water. Now that a solid list for places to go that will keep students enjoying the summertime has been developed, WHS teens have no excuse for being bored or staying in the house all day. So go out there and soak up the sun while hitting these hometown hotspots.

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Valley View Park shows off its two well painted courts and new basketball hoops.

between four smooth concrete courts to play on. The courts are beautifully colored in a green and red paint. There are two barely functional drinking fountains, but do not let that phase you. This place is great for a match of doubles or singles. Just make sure you bring your own drinks. Getting sick of Rinky Dink and want to put those putt putt skills to the real test? Then Pine Valley Golf Course is the place to put those skills to the

real challenge. For a small fee of $20 a customer can golf through 18 holes. With around 15 sand bunkers and a few water hazards you will have a great time trying to keep that little white ball on the fairways. Frequent golfer Tre Palecek says, “ This is a very nice course to go to on a summer afternoon. It is especially convenient because of how close it is.” The hottest hot spot in all of Wadsworth may be Memorial Park. As one of the biggest parks

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Memorial Park has a great ﬁshing pond that has a fountain and is surrounded by trails.

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From left to right, 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James goes over Tony Allen and Rasheed Wallace of the Boston Celtics for a lay up in the 2010 Eastern Conference semi-ﬁnals. James poses for the camera with his two back to back MVP trophies. LeBron James smiles for the fans after making a play in the ﬁrst round of the Eastern Conference against the Chicago Bulls.

All hail King James, two-time MVP SPORTS OPINION BY KAGAN SQUIRE

Cleveland is now home to twotime MVP of the NBA, LeBron James. James is the first player to win this award in back-to-back seasons since Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns in 2005 and 2006. Fans would think that out of all the great players there are in the league now, deciding on who is the best would be a difficult decision. James made the decision easy, receiving 116 out of 123 first place votes. James uses his super speed, strength, and athletic ability to school the NBA’s best defenses and stop its best offenses. James has always been a

fantastic player but in the last few years his defense has improved greatly. He is known for his signature chase-down block, which is when he chases down opponents who think they have an easy score and swats it out of the air. His defensive stats speak for themselves. He averages 1.6 steals per game and 1.0 block per game. James’ defensive game is certainly impressive but his offensive performance is unheard of. James is one of three people to average over 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game ever, one of them being the legendary Michael Jordan. James is also one of those players

that fans travel from all over to watch him compete. All fans are impressed with his powerful dunks. Most players do not even attempt to try and stop him when he goes up, rather they just get out of the way and take cover. He has dunked over some of the leagues best defenders, like Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard. Most teams try to foul and send him to the line but James makes the teams pay for doing that. He is used to this happening so he will use his strength and freak athletic ability to put up a shot and make it, so in all reality they’re giving up another point. To many, LeBron James is

almost a lock for the MVP Title until he retires. According to Orlando Magic’s head coach, Stan Van Gundy, it is James’ award to lose. As long as James keeps up what he has done the past two years fans would have to agree with that statement. He was second in points per game (29.7), had nine 40 point games, lead the NBA with points in the fourth quarter (8.0), and lead his team to the best record overall for the second year straight. In only seven years in the league, James has already won the MVP twice, and is the youngest player to reach 15,000 points. James is great in the regular

Off-season training produces championships SPORTS OPINION BY NICK TAVANELLO

State championships are not won during the season, but during the off-season. The ultimate off-season for all sports is the summer. Many sports require offseason training. From running and lifting to completeing a workout with Coach Bobby Jones, athletes try to keep in top physical shape all year long. The sport that does the most running is cross country. It requires a lot of stamina and vigorous cardio workouts. “We start with the basics so everyone is starting off slow, then we gradually work up to more intense workouts,” said

junior Spencer Schleigh. As the off-season continues they make their way into the weight room to lift and get in some ab workouts. Hand-eye coordination and team unity is key in the next sport. This sport is volleyball. Players have to know the different ways to hit the ball and be able to set in the right place so that they can score points. “We workout and have open gym in the spring. In the summer, we have camps, lifting and go to tournaments,” said junior Sarah White. Soccer is a demanding sport that requires a lot of stamina,foot speed and foot-eye cordination. It takes a lot of practice to get

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Jordan spots Tim as the soccer team participates in the off season lifting.

these traits down. “We lift and run every Tuesday and Thursday in the off-season. We also have open ﬁeld in the summer time,” said sophomore Josh Morton. “We all individually workout on our own and play on club teams, but we start to train as a team more toward the season,” said junior Natalie Davis. Football is a very demanding sport when it comes to team bonding and lifting. In order for a football team to succeed, there needs to be an unbreakable team bond. “We do plyometrics three days a week, as well as lifting,” said junior Jake Crowley. They do various activites to build a strong bond between all of them. Swimming, for both boys and girls, takes up a lot of time in the off-season. “A few of us swim on the club team FAST to keep in shape for the next season and qualify for USA meets,” said junior Elaina Lanson. Many of the swimmers on both swim teams make it a yearround commitment but they do ﬁnd plenty of time to hangout and relax as a team. The basketball teams workout all summer as well, and are always tough to beat in the regular season. They have open gym and conditioning Monday through Friday along with shoot outs and summer league. Junior Tate Moore said, “We lift. Not hard. Not state champion wrestling hard, but

we lift. The boys basketball team bonds more during the season than in the off season.” The girls basketball team on the other hand does a lot of team bonding in the off-season. “This year we are going to Cedar Point, canoeing, Indian’s games, the zoo and a lot of other things,” said junior Taylor Woods. The wrestling team has a challenging off-season. Wrestlers work out Monday through Friday with many different workout patterns. Junior Clay Wenger said, “Many of us will attend camps individually and as a team up at the University of Michigan. Some will go out to Fargo, North Dakota, for nationals. For our team bonding we will go to Clay’s Park and just hangout together as a team. This offseason schedule is one of the main reasons the team won the Division I State Wrestling Title this season.” Baseball and softball do a lot in the off-season. The baseball team works out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For team bonding they have done rope courses. Junior Dana Gramuglia said, “Before the season, the softball team has two to three workouts a week on the track and lift afterwards. They also do a lot for their team bonding. “We have bonﬁres, team dinners and our annual team breakfast.” All the sports at Wadsworth High School have intense offseasons which prepare them for exciting regular seasons.

season but the post season is a different story. Just when you thought he could not get any better he does. He always seems to turn it up a notch when the playoffs roll around. This year alone he is averaging 31.8 ppg (2nd in the NBA), 9.2 rpg (10th), and 8.2 apg (4th). Not to mention in only seven games he has scored a total of 159 points (4th in the NBA). He leads in groups such as Triple doubles, Total Efficiency Points (193), Efficiency Ranking (38.6), and Efficiency Ranking per 48 minutes (45.15). LeBron James is much deserving of the MVP Trophy, the numbers do not lie.

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Records broken at the Suburban League track championship

The number of track records broken by Senior Jake Hiltner at this year’s SLT track meet

Number of career softball wins for Senior pitcher Stacy Ladd

Days until LeBron James is a free agent

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Surprises from Sladky Bemiller BY ALYSSA ERME

The halls of this high school have been walked by many, including some of our very own Wadsworth High School teachers. Teachers such as Mr. Postak, Mr.. Kaufman, Mr. Callaghan, and Mr.. Sladky walked in our shoes at one point. During a recent interview with Mr. Sladky, he talked about what it is like to be a Wadsworth alum and how he has shaped as a person. Mike Sladky is a physical education and health teacher. Part of the graduating class of 1990, Sladky always knew that teaching was the way to go. Growing up around teachers, having his mom being a teacher and his dad being a guidance counselor, “[It was] a neat undertaking to watch [teaching] behind the scenes,” said Sladky. Having his parents walking the same halls as he did, Sladky knew to stay on his best behavior, which inspires his life motto: “Play hard, don’t get arrested.” This helped him stay

out of trouble while playing football during high school, despite a brief break with a broken leg. His parents inﬂuenced him greatly to go into teaching. After graduating from WHS, Sladky went on to get his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami Ohio, and continued by getting his masters at the University of Akron. As many people may not know, Sladky earned a walk on scholarship to play football. As far as his career goes, Sladky always knew that he wanted to be a teacher. He brieﬂy experimented with coaching collegiate level kids, but he turned back to teaching “It makes me feel youthful to interact with high school and middle school kids,” Sladky admitted. Sladky will be taking over as head of the physical education and health department here at WHS. He hopes to expand on physical education by bringing extra classes, clubs, and new intramurals to Wadsworth. While planning all of this,

Sladky will be spending time outside and around the neighborhood with his wife, Heather, and his 4 year old daughter. Over time, Sladky would love to earn a teaching award, run a marathon, jump out of an airplane, and visit Ireland. To achieve these goals, Sladky lives by what his father has always told him: “Nothing good is ever accomplished without enthusiasm.”

BY DEVON DOEPKER

PHOTO BY ALYSSA ERME

P.E, Health and lifeguarding instructor Mike Sladky enjoys his job.

New addition to girls track tradition BY KATIE MAGNACCA

An unexpected guest joined the girls track team at a practice in early March. Little did the athletes know, the unknown guest would soon become their coach. The new coaches’ name is Kelley Palone. Palone has experience in the sport and a lot of advice to offer. Coach Palone moved seven times during her childhood. In her high school years she attended the school of GlenOak. From GlenOak she went to Ashland University where she competed in Track and Field as well as Cross Country While at Ashland, she competed in the high jump, 400, 4x4, 800, 4x8, pole vault, triple jump and 400 hurdles. Coach Palone was a walk on at Ashland University. Palone is the daughter of Joy and Jim Palone. She is one of four children and is close with her siblings. Her family is from Cuyahoga Falls, but had to move seven times because of her dad’s occupation. Palone is not only just an assistant track coach, but she is also an account manager at the SEM Group ad agency. When Palone attended college she had no intention of becoming an account manager for an ad agency. When asked if she knew what profession she wanted to go into before college she replied, “I had no

idea, I just picked classes I liked and went from there.” She is still friends with her room mates from Ashland University. One of her roommates is Coach Dean, who is the girls

“Support your teammates. Track can become an individual sport. It makes a big difference to have a team cheer you on to your personal record. ” -Kelley Palone throwing coach. The way Palone got her break with her job is quite an interesting story. She was traveling in Peru with some friends when she came back for her brothers graduation party. She was talking to some people at the graduation party when she met someone who could potentiality have a job for her. Soon she was working for the company she is today.

“Some advice to kids in college who may go into my profession would be to do an internship. You can test out of the water and get references.” Some cons she does not like about her job are “a lot of marketing can lean toward selling and I don’t like selling, sponsorships, or getting money generations.” On top of coaching and her job, Palone is also going back to school for massotherapy. She would like to work in a doctors ofﬁce with long term illnesses and terminal illnesses. Coach Palone tries to run with the track girls during practice if she gets the chance. One piece of advice she would like to give to the Girls Track team is, “Support your teammates. Track can become an individual sport. It makes a big difference to have a team cheer you on to meet your personal record.” Some words of wisdom from Palone would be, “live life and learn. Everything you lived in life someone is learning it, and what you have learned someone is living it.” We could see other peoples’ opinions in different lights, not just one. The girls track team looks forward to having Palone back next year for another great season.

‘DTPS’ offers Moore quality BY GARRETT CUTTING

Downtown Photoshop (DTPS) owner Marta Moore was born and raised in the small town of Toronto, Ohio, near the Ohio River. Moore had a fairly quiet and uneventful childhood in the non-summer months. Who would of thought that this quiet country girl could own her own successful photo shop while maintaining a family? Her favorite childhood memories came during the sunny season when she lived at a lake house each summer. Moore attended Toronto High School, and she was into just about everything the school could offer. She was a member of the band, choir, drama club, and student government. Also, Moore played sports for the Toronto Knights. She excelled in academics at the challenging school as her GPA

always hovered around the respectable 3.3 average. Moore decided to further her education at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. Moore responded enthusiastically about any question about Mount Union. “I loved every minute of it,” she exclaimed. Moore also met her husband, Don, at Mount Union. They now have two boys, Jake and Tate, who are both in high school. For her ﬁrst job, Moore was a writer and ad salesperson for The Senior Times, a monthly publication geared towards senior citizens. After thinking about what career path she really wanted, Moore went into photography because “pictures say so much more than words.” She started up her own business called “Moore Action Shots” taking pictures of athletes in games.

beloved after 28 years

The business went well for some time, but Moore was not thrilled with the outcomes. She changed her business to “The Downtown Photo Shop,” so she could have a more controlled environment and lighting and predictable sales. Moore’s outlook on the future is bright. Her goal is to just get better at what she is already doing. Moore’s plans are to rent a condo at the beach each summer and do family portraits there. If she were to get one goal done the rest of her life, she said she wants to “enjoy her great-grandchildren.” Moore’s greatest accomplishment’s are her two great kids, a wonderful husband and a job she loves. People that come in contact with Moore often say that she is very caring and loving and always willing to give a hand wherever needed. Obviously, the success of her shop reﬂects her small town work ethic.

Mrs. Janet Bemiller is a sixth grade math teacher at Central Intermediate School in Wadsworth. Bemiller was born and raised in Shelby, Ohio “many years ago.” She was the youngest in her family, and had one brother and one sister. Bemiller attended Central Elementary School in Shelby for first grade through sixth grade. Then she went to Shelby Sr. High School, where her mascot was a Wippet! Now Bemiller lives in Wadsworth, Ohio with her husband Denny. They have been married almost 33 years and have two sons Brian and Kevin, and she has one granddaughter, Brynn. To start her degree in teaching she went to BGSU for her bachelors degree in Education. Then she went on to get her masters from Marygrove college, as well as 30+ hours from various colleges. Bemiller has been teaching for 28 years. She stayed home for seven years when her children were young. She taught in New Haven and then Rittman, before joining the Wadsworth staff in 1993. During that time she has taught 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th grade. Bemiller is a fun and out going teacher. She said she knew she wanted to be a teacher when she did a “Field Experience” in a school. Bemiller has taught Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Reading, Handwriting, and even Art. When asked what her favorite subject to teach , she said “ First would be math and a close second would be science.” She loves all the aspects of working with her students. “Wow! I love working with kids, I love seeing the ‘light bulb’ come on when a student is tackling a difficult standard and mastering it, and I love seeing a student taking a topic one level higher on his/her own,” said Bemiller. When asked about her pet peeves she said, “Planning a fun lesson and having the computers freeze up.” Bemiller tries to bring lots of fun activities into her classroom like the new smart board. This new addition is a helpful learning tool. She loves using it with the students to help them go over their math homework, as well as to learn their new lesson. Bemiller loves every part of her job. When asked what her favorite part of her work day is, she said “ The whole day!” Over the next five years Bemiller plans on “enjoying every day!” “Our favorite fun project in Mrs. Bemiller’s class was when we were able to design our own house. We got to be creative, artistic, while also being studious,” says juniors Sharlee Bailey and Carley Carris. Bemiller is loved and respected by her students of all ages. Those who have had her as a student know that she makes her class fun and exciting to sit in everyday of the school year. She finds a way to make her students have a blast in her classroom but still teach them everything that they need to know.

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Lovable Douglas leaves in tears BY HAYLEY MCQUATE

With 35 years under her belt, Speech Pathologist, Mrs. Pamela Douglas conﬁdently says, “I love working with the kids.” As the days to her retirement come nearer, she is saying her ﬁnal goodbyes to the students and staff at Wadsworth City Schools. Douglas has always been happy to help the students and watch them grow into independent adults. One student says that Douglas has had a great impact on them and they are currently a missionary and visiting various countries giving speeches. Douglas grew up in Seville with her parents and her brother Steve. When she was younger, she and her family took frequent trips to the beach for spring break and summer vacation. As a child, Douglas attended Cloverleaf Local Schools. During

her high school career, she was a majorette during football season and a cheerleader during basketball. She also sang in choir and played in concert band. Douglas graduated from Cloverleaf High School and went on to attend the University of Akron. While studying speech pathology, she met her husband through a blind date. This blind date became a one of the most memorable experiences in her life. Upon graduating college, she obtained her first jobs working with North Central Schools and Green Local Schools. Following these two jobs, Douglas came to Wadsworth to fulfill the districts speech pathology position. From Douglas’ very first day here, many changes have occurred. For instance, there were only two old elementary schools when she began her career here,

and there is now a new middle school that stands next to the current high school. Among all of these changes, there has been one similarity and that has been the wonderful students and staff. Another major change that Douglas has had the opportunity to witness has been the fabrication of O.J. Works Auditorium that now hosts many local and high school productions. She is glad to see her family grow in success. She is proud of her two sons becoming wonderful husbands and amazing fathers. If she had one wish, it would be to have happiness for all her family and friends. One wish she should have wished for is winning junk of the month with her dad’s old pick up truck. The old pick-up surely shows the dirt. Also, it is 26 years old, has no power controls, the steel is rusting, and there is no air

While sitting in her car, Douglas is ready to go and retire.

conditioning. She only uses this vehicle to purchase mulch one day out of the year. She keeps this rusty pick-up because it reminds her of her father. She lives by the quote, “Do onto others as you would have done onto you.” She now wants to enjoy time with her family and volunteer

Bock successful career highlighted by staff

BY HUSSAIN ABDULHABIB

Joyce Bock has made plans to retire after 23 years as a valuable instructor in the cosmetology program. She has helped the students in so many ways with her abilities to teach the technical skills and produced yet another perfect class as all sixteen students passed their State board test to be a licensed cosmotologist. They will all be able to enter the work force right after high school graduation. On many occasions students have commented how she is able to motivate them to be the best that they can be. Not only does she show her students the technical skills to succeed in that profession, she also does her best to help her students in their personal lives. All of the students agree not only do they receive a good education but also learn life skills that will help them out. They learned it all from

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After 23 years at Wadsworth, Joyce Bock plans on retiring.

their model teacher. Bock gives her family, her friends and students everything they need to be able to succeed. Her love for her students shown in her daily interactions with them show just how good of a teacher she is. Talking to her students you notice the tremendous amount respect they have for her. After her husband died she wanted to stay at a place where she is most comfortable and that was Wadsworth. She has two children and ﬁve grandchildren that all live nearby, and they are her system of support along with a WHS students and staff.

“Mrs. Bock is truly one of the most caring teachers that I have been associated with in my 18 years in education.” Associate Principal Steve Moore. “Miss Bock was such a unique person. She will always be in my heart and one of the people I will never forget.” said senior Sam Olson. One of the many things that the student body will miss about Bock is how she always cares and is there for everyone. Everyone has someone to look up to and to many students and staff members, she is that one person. Staff members have commented on how Bock has a fantastic personality and is a good teacher. Many are sad that she is retiring, but her attitude toward her students is great and the students are very thankful for the things that she has taught them. “Thank you, Mrs. Bock for changing my attitude and outlook

on cosmetology. You made my senior year the best year of high school I’ve ever had. I’ve learned from your wisdom and teaching. I will always remember you,” says Danae Hasting. All of her students feel that her loving personality, and her conﬁdence in her students will be what they remember about Bock. They all feel that she has been a great addition to the high school staff, and she will continue with her after this. “What can you say about Joyce. She is part mom, part teacher, part counselor, part friend. Joyce will be missed by everyone she has touched and that number is so mainly you can’t count.” says Mr. Dwain Kibler. Her motto in life is “It isn’t the cards you are dealt in life, but how you play your hand.” Bock has played a lead role in the success of many students, and helped them expert in their future careers.

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with a hospice programs, such as summer lunch. “Enjoy each day. Life is short, so live it to the fullest,” said Douglas. Douglas has left a wonderful impression on every student and staff member that has had the opportunity to meet her and spend time with her.

FINALS WEEK TIPS Start studying as soon as possible, not the night before.

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BY HAYLEY MCQUATE

A teacher who has inspired many students over the last 30 years whether in Physical Education, Health or as a coach would be Miss Janice Althaus. In high school, Althaus played volleyball and basketball for three years, and two years of track and softball. She enjoyed competing in all. After graduating high school, she went to Bluffton College. When at Bluffton, she was in volleyball and basketball for four years as well as three years of softball. When she was in college, she enjoyed being on her own. She liked how she had room and time to do what she wanted to do. The day she graduated and got her Masters degree is one of her most memorable days. After graduating, she applied for a teaching job. Althaus enjoys teaching both physical education and health.

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Althaus is proud of her 30 years teaching Physical Education and Health.

“I like the ability to have freedom in physical education, but health to have conversations,” said Althaus. She has coached sixteen years of volleyball, including eleven years as head coach, and junior varsity basketball for nine years. Althaus said, “Since I started teaching here the building has

changed, no west gym, no 800 hall, more leaks, library has changed with technology and kids’ attitudes. Many students need to appreciate what they work for,” said Althaus. She loves to play sports all the time. Biking, camping, motorcycling and four wheeling are all activities she enjoys.

When she is with her friends, she would rather go to a ball game than anything else. She wants to go to the Scandinavian countries, Alaska and the Grand Canyon to go white water rafting. She loves to travel to different parts of the country so her family bought a camper and headed out west. It was the most enjoyable family vacation she has ever been on until this day. One quote Althaus lives by would be, “You only have once chance to make a ﬁrst impression.” Now that she is retiring, she does not want to be run by a bell or be in charge of students. Although she will miss the students, she does not want to be a sub. The last words of advice Althaus gave were to “Try your hardest and be honest.” She believes that it is the only thing one needs to be successfull and happy with life.

Get plenty of rest.

Eat a well balanced breakfast.

Do not worry about others finishing before you do.

Treat yourself to a snack after your finals for a job well done.

O F THE MONTH Quote Of the Month “Success is simple. Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time.” Arnold H. Glasow

Tip Of the Month Only park in student lot if you have a parking pass :)

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Fine Art Award Winners

JUNK OF THE MONTH Amanda

PHOTO BY CLAIRE VANFLEET

BY NATALIE DAVIS

Junior Amanda Gregory has made the list of junkiest cars at Wadsworth High School. The car she currently drives has been in her family for generations and has been passed down to her from her grandmother. Gregory ﬁnds an adventure to overcome with the troubles her Ford Tracer gives her each day. Her drivers side door is half broken and she has to hit it just

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Harvard Book Prize: Marissa Hoffman Outstanding French Student: Jessica Beheydt Outstanding Spanish Student: Jenna Gallagher Outstanding Latin Student: Gary Kupfner OFLA Award Winners: French: Ben Schaible Spanish: Megan Stafford Latin: Holly Mohler Outstanding Drama Student: Cory Ott Outstanding Art Student: Ashleigh Nixon Outstanding Speech/Debate Student: Sarah Brazier Outstanding Choir Student: Natalie Thompson “I Dare You”: Monica Borsani and Garrett Cutting Outstanding Bruin Student: Krissy Maple Outstanding Instrumental Student: Rochelle Rodrigo Student of the Year: Mike Carps and Jenna Maffei Female Bruin staffer of the year: Ali McNutt Male Bruin staffer of the year: Joel Hlavaty

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Favorite Teacher: Mr. Flaherty Future Plans: Go to Ohio State and major in ﬁnance Favorite Motto: Napoleon was short, look what he did Greatest High School Memory: Last football game at Art Wright Advice for others: It is all going to ﬂy by

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right in order for it to open. In the winter, when it is cold out she has to crawl through the passenger side door in order to get into her car. Even though this car gives Gregory many troubles, she still appreciates that she has something to drive. “My friends and I ﬁnd humor in not knowing what problems to expect from my car in the future.” Amanda has no shame in her car and is just along for the ride!

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Favorite Teacher: Ms. McNamara Favorite Class: Show choir Future Plans: Attend Miami University for Speech Pathology Favorite Quote: “If you can dream it, you can do it!” Advice for others: Follow your dreams and with enough work, patience, and faith anything is possible

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Favorite Teacher: Mr. Callaghan Future Plans: Attend the University of Notre Dame; fulﬁll my Senior Favorite and become a millionaire Best High School memory: Prom 2010 Advice for others: Treat others how you would like to be treated

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MO N T H Favorite teacher: Mr. Schmeltzer Sr. Future Plans: Attend Pharmacy school at Ohio Northern University Advice for others: Don’t Procrastinate :) Favorite Quote: Everyday isn’t good, but there is something good in everyday * ALL SENIOR PICTURES PROVIDED BY YEARBOOK

Fact Of the Month The elephant is the only animal with four legs that cannot jump!

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M ON T H Key Statistics: 400 meter dash (48.9) 800 meter run (1:53.06) 1600 meter run (4:31) Treasured accomplishment this year: Indoor state champion in the 800 meter run Goals for the future: Go to Ashland University and continue career in both soccer and track

Key Statistics: Fielding percent: .806 Batting average: .290 RBI: 12 Three doubles Four triples Accomplishments: Captain of the team Goals for the future: Attend Kent State University and major in Nursing * ALL SENIOR PICTURES PROVIDED BY YEARBOOK

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Teachers

S PEAKOUT

How do you plan on spending your summer vacation? I plan on putting up a new roof (with major help!), finishing the kitchen, taking two graduate courses, getting back in shape and growing my hair back. Kicking off my -Mr. Dwain Kibler retirement by going I can’t wait to welcome to the Scandinavian the newest Douglas countries on a twelve grandbaby into our day tour. Then, I am family. Before that playing, playing, and happens, I want to more playing!!! spend time working -Ms. Janice Althaus in my yard and on my flowers, bicycling with I plan on having little my husband, playing in get togethers with my Taking care of my new the ladies tennis league special friends (and baby! Boy or girl... no and spoiling my three you know who you are) other grandchildren. during the summer. one knows!! -Mrs. Michelle Rohrer -Mrs. Pamela Douglas -Mrs. Gail Adley

Pushing my kids on the swing-set, reading in the shade and going to Pav’s Creamery. -Mrs. Sarah Trausch

I am trying to plan a wedding for my thirty-one year old daughter. She wants to get married on our property in Canada. The only problem is, it is at the end of a seven mile dirt road with no electricity or running water. Wish me luck! -Mrs. Victoria Mathews Watching baseball games, family vacation to Hilton Head, jet skiing and fishing at our house in Marblehead, teaching summer school, fishing, and campfires with my family and friends. -Mr. Bill Goddard

I have been blessed to be given a plane ticket to spend three weeks in Madrid, Spain. -Mrs. Kathleen Bell What people tend to forget is that I’m a super hero, and as such, I really don’t get a break. Crime takes no holiday, and neither do I. -Mr. Nate Singleton

Students

What was your favorite memory from the past year? Improving my español knowledge in Señora Beaver’s class and going camping. When Julianna visited -Jesse Beal, 10 from South Carolina Having Intro to Speech and I made a certain with Mallory Gruich! someone pee their -Kayla Truax, 11 pants in Nick’s car. Playing baseball, -Brittany Calvin, 11 Being down in visiting colleges, and It’s not one specific out with Columbus at the state hanging memory, but I would tournament when the friends. have to say drama -Ben Habig, 11 wrestlers won! club was one of the -Shelby Oplinger, 11 Oh boy, I’d have to say best parts of my junior Sleeping in study hall saying “grace” at Junior year. Banquet before we sat everyday. -Rachel, 11 down to eat! -Ryan Sheppard, 9 My favorite memory -Destiny,11 from the past year was Watching The Trog Dog when Alex Kuykendall (cow boy) run scout “O” scored a point in our every day. own basket during -Nick Kirven, 10 one of our home My favorite memories tournament games. by far were winning -Nick Seme, 9 Suburban League with Homecoming; kicking the swim team, and off the school year, being in Mr. Callaghan’s dressing up for a dance. class. -Lauren Banks, 11 -Court Elias, 10 Getting to meet Destiny Strudwick in Newspaper Yearbook. -Lucas Zvada, 12

Listening to Mr. Knapp and his famous chlorine gas story. -AJ Hanna, 11 Being a member of the track team. -Ralph Weber, 11 Going to prom with all of my best friends! -Krista Tyler, 12

Getting third place in the Suburban League My favorite memory and having the privilege from this past year to be able to play on was sleeping in every the Wadsworth Varsity morning during OGT Tennis team. week. -Beau, 10 -Jeremy Volpe, 11 I would have to say Waking up early heart to heart’s with Saturday to play Joe Sayre. football in the freezing -Mike Pavlak, 10 rain only to get our JV butts kicked, and Hitting the squat rack Mr. Parson’s warm, with my teammates. friendly “hello’s” in the -Bret Baughman, 10 morning. Prom was my favorite -Adam Showalter, 10 part. It was so much Joining the track team. fun and I know it is a night I’ll never forget. We were all so close. -Ashley Martinez, 12 -Alexa Baier, 10