The Bruin- April/ May 2012

April/May 2012

Wadsworth High School

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Big move brings back memories

BY CHAD PEGRIM

This will not be the first time that students have had to move to a new high school. Believe it or not, this school was once as new and as “state of the art” as

Jerrilyn Bryenton is a graduate of the class of 1960. She was a part of the last class to graduate from the high school, which was what is now Central Intermediate School. She said that when she found out that she was not going

the one being built now.

Time has taken its toll and once again, the need for a new school has arisen. How did the students of the past feel about their new school? How did they feel about an outdoor, college like, campus?

Photo Courtesy of the WHS 1962 Yearbook

The original design of this high school looks vastly different from today’s version due to multiple renovation projects.

New school presents new challenges

BY CHAD PEGRIM

The new high school is not the only change next year. All of the classes of students will have an orientation to see where their new lockers and new classrooms are located. A different driving route, due to construction of the student parking lot will be used for the first few weeks of school. Also, a new and improved bell schedule will be used for the 2012-2013 school year On the first day of school, drop offs will come in the main entrance and go down the new boulevard onto a street, which wraps around the temporary student parking lot. Then, parents will go back up the boulevard to exit. The Durling entrance will be sealed off.

The temporary student parking lot will be located west of the current West Gym with limited spaces until October. Career tech and post-secondary students will have a guaranteed spot and the remaining spots will be given to seniors only until October when the permanent student parking lot will be finished. Buses will still go to the middle school back parking lot to drop off students.

A draft schedule outlines 50 minute classes with the usual 30 minute lunch. Most academic classes will have 5A or 5C lunch while 5th period study halls will have 5B lunch.

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Coming back to school will be a bit of a struggle. The orientation is the main thing that Mr. Parsons feels will help the transition go more smoothly.

“It is big, it is beautiful and I think the community will really appreciate it,” said Mr. Parsons about the new school.

May 17 Last day in the high school for the students.

May 18 Last workday for teachers.

May 24 Administrative team of old high school relocated to middle school.

May 25-29 Items from old school put up for auction.

June 1 Carpentry/Automotive building is demolished and high school ground is sealed by a fence and gates.

June 1-August 31 Sometime during the summer the old school will be demolished. No one is sure when because there are many environmental factors that need to be taken care of such as the asbestos abatement and sealing off the sewer pipes.

Mid-July Mr. Parsons is given the keys to the new high school and the staff begins to move in.

August 27-29 Upperclassmen and sophomore orientations start at 10 A.M., but the building will be open to tour until 2 P.M. August 30 Freshman orientation.

September 6 The first day of school after the extended summer.

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to get to go to the now currently standing building, she was a little upset.

“I was a little jealous of the class of 1961, but as the years went on I realized it was an honor to be the last graduating class.”

Mary Lou Alan Ault is a graduate of the class of 1961.

She was shocked and excited when she found out that she was going to be the first graduating class of the brand new building.

Originally the class of 1960 was supposed to go to the new school, but the predictions were incorrect.

She said going to a new high school was a little scary because there were so many more challenges, such as getting to class on time. The campus design did not mix well with Ohio’s weather. It was a struggle to walk outside and get to different

Myths revisited as old school goes down

BY DEAN BRENNAN

Over the years at WHS, many myths and rumors have been spread throughout the halls.

They range from epic senior pranks to the original design of the building. These myths beg the question: which are true and which are made up?

The first myth has been circulating since the first few years after the current high school was built. The myth is that the designers of the building mixed up the plans with another school designed for a warmer climate, and that is why the campus consists of multiple buildings that had to be connected. There is truth to this myth but it is not entirely true.

According to Mr. Scott Callaghan, the school was built using a design plan that was based on a high school built in Florida. The designers apparently did not anticipate the harsh Ohio weather. However, the design was intentional. It was a design different from any other school in the county and most people were in support of the design.

The second myth is a classic

case of a great senior prank.

One year, a couple of seniors disassembled a car, then reassembled it in the courtyard in an attempt to leave their mark on the school. This myth is true, and Wadsworth’s own Mr. Goddard happened to be a sophomore when it happened.

A few seniors from the class of 1974 took an old, stripped out Volkswagen, rolled it into the courtyard, dug a hole, then placed the car into the hole, so only the hood of the car was visible. This amazing prank took place before the courtyard was closed off and before schools had security cameras. The next day, the rest of the school saw the result of possibly the best senior prank in Wadsworth history.

The next myth has been floating around the school for years and is usually on the minds of underclassmen. The myth is that the school’s basement is also a bomb shelter. This would make sense because the school was built in the heat of the Cold War when nuclear war was a real threat. Sadly, this myth is not true.

A last look at the current high school.

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JR. BANQUET PICTURES

Pictures of juniors before and during the banquet.

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However, the basement does contain tunnels that run below every hallway throughout the school. Seniors have the privilege of going down to write their signature on the walls. Signatures can be found from almost every year dating back to the school’s construction.

The last myth comes from beyond the grave. According to the myth, a ghost was seen by multiple teachers in the 700 hall and was caught on one of the security cameras. This myth is true and the video clearly shows what appears to be a white orb floating out of the art display case, down the hall, then back into the display case.

Several teachers in the 700 hall, including Mr. Goddard, confirmed seeing the orb and Dr. Fortner was even shown the video. What was seen on the video could not be confirmed and the whole issue was put to rest until now. Could the old building possiblly be haunted?

Wadsworth may never know.

Many more still remain, but all the amazing myths of the old building will not soon be forgotten. The new school will bring about new myths and stories that will be told for years to come.

INDEX PAGE

NEW BASEBALL COACH

New coach makes some changes.

HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES

classes because it was so cold.

One of the highlights of her year was counting the ballots for the mock election they had.

Nixon ended up winning against Kennedy in the school election, differing from the actual national result.

Overall the school was exciting and improved, but the design left a lot to be desired. She felt that the students were so occupied by the novelty of the school that they looked past having to walk outside to get between classes.

This school has housed 52 classes of students. It has educated the minds of many famous people such as Missy McKnight (actress), Michael Foreman (astronaut) and Andy Sonnanstine (pro baseball player). The demolition of this school represents the end of an era.

HEALTH

How to stay fit and eat healthy during our extended summer.

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Editorial.........................................................2 News.............................................................3 Ads ...................................4, 5, 12, 13, 18, 19 Opinion.....................................................6, 7 Features .......................................................8 Entertainment................................................9 Picture Pages ........................................10, 11 Sports....................................................14, 15 Community............................................16, 17 Health..........................................................20 Of the Month...............................................21 Speakout.....................................................22

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Brewin’ Debate

Final fight for finals

Editorial

As the school year ends, finals exams become the first priority in most students’ lives. Students will put hours into studying just to assure a better grade.

While we only have a few days left in this building, students need to make them count.

The seniors are long gone and the only motivation students have to finish the year is the 113 days of summer ahead. Even though minds are set on the summer, we still have to end the year strong.

Setting aside time for finals is one of the hardest, yet most important tasks to do.

Not only are students’ minds shutting down and reaching maximum learning capacity, but teachers are cramming in lectures to complete the school year.

Final exams are by far the last event on students’ minds when they go home. However, finals are the make it or break point for a successful grade.

Start preparing for finals now.

Each night, take home a different subject and review a couple things. It will make cramming the night before much easier.

Procrastination is so common for most high schoolers.

Therefore, take care of some studying time now, and it will take much stress off of students’ shoulders once the night of Monday, May 14 comes around.

The last step to study is to not do the same subject all at once.

Taking time and spreading out subjects is better than having only one night to force all the information into the brain.

With the remaining days left, We, The Bruin Staff suggest to take the time and study for finals to finish the year strong. Any time you invest will help.

E ditorial

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Is Justin Bieber really a great singer?

NO

By mathias zollinger

This young star, who rose from the ashes of YouTube, was once a decent singer, but is now unable to keep up with other rising stars.

When Bieber was first found and started his career, people liked him because fans confused his voice for what appeared to be a girl singer. Now that he has hit puberty, he no longer has this catchy girl voice. Also after having heard his new song, Boyfriend, it is clear he has no future as a rapper.

The falling star now has no where to go and is losing many groups of fans. His only followers that are keeping his career alive are young teenage girls. These girl fans are not even fans of his music. In my opinion, they are only interested in his looks.

If I were to play his new song, Boyfriend, without previous knowledge of Bieber and not knowing what he looks like I can almost guarantee no one would be musically inclined to listen to it a second time. Bieber is trapped between adulthood and oh baby baby baby, and the end is near.

by Leah runkle

YES

Ever since he was twelve years old, Justin Bieber has taken over hearts, minds, and iPods with his catchy music.

Bieber continues to over power all of the new artists who are continually coming into the music industry. Artists and bands, like Cody Simpson and One Direction, simply cannot compare with Bieber’s success: two number one hits on iTunes within the last six months. Mistletoe and Boyfriend both show how much Bieber has grown and matured as a singer. iTunes proves that music buyers are loving Bieber’s new defined manly voice.

Bieber’s fan base is filled with girls of all ages that have every one of Bieber’s songs memorized. They have even given themselves the label of being “Beliebers.” Even boys express their admiration for Bieber by showing off his look and style.

Bieber’s matured voice is just the beginning of a strong musical path. With so many, “Beliebers” and number one hits on his side, it is obvious that this successful 18 year old will not be leaving the music scene anytime soon.

Comments, concerns for 2011-12 I really enjoyed taking Newspaper/Yearbook I with Mr. Gramuglia because it helped me improve my writing skill and gave me courage to share my papers in front of the class. I really enjoyed my whole class schedule this year because I had fun while I was learning. I have no complaints, and I can not wait to use what I learned later in life.

Mark Casalinova, 10 I enjoyed Junior Banquet very much. The slide show was very good and the dance had a nice atmosphere. Some of the food was good and the DJ was... lets just say interesting. I liked how it was at Tangieres because it is a nice facility. I did not like how the dancing space was limited and some of the music was not very good. Overall, it was a good dance.

Katie Benya, 11

This year was very fun and I enjoyed my time here. I liked all of my teachers and coaches. It was fun being on the wrestling team and playing baseball. I also can not wait to come back next year to the new high school.

Tim Knipl, 9

would be hard to believe that four WHS teams have done this well, all in the same year. I think this final year will be remembered forever for the pride and accomplishments of Wadsworth sports.

Austin Knight, 11

I am excited for the new school and I think we absolutely need it. I hope the technology works and there are clocks in the halls.

The high school should not have taken everything down off the walls already. Who wants to look at white walls all day?

Erin Zita, 10

I have heard rumors that there will be very limited parking for students next year, so few juniors and seniors will get parking passes.

This is frustrating because juniors and seniors provide transportation for under class men for different sports practices, drama rehearsals, jobs, etc. Without those driving arrangements, things will get chaotic. Guaranteed parking for upperclassmen is necessary.

Cara Powell, 10

As we are coming to the conclusion of the last year in this high school, it has definitely been a great one for our sports teams.

Wrestling, girls soccer, girls basketball, and football all placed in the top eight in the state. It

Matt Doyle is a god among men when it comes to writing articles for the Bruin. As soon as I receive

Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Maggie Williams Associate Editor: Ally Malkowski Assistant Editor: Kayla Lockwood Managing Editors: Brooke Tittle, Jenny Wise, Kenny Tollett, and Clay Smalley Marketing Manager: Clay Smalley Front Page: Page Editor: Dean Brennan Reporters: Chad Pegrim Editorial: Page Editor: Mathias Zollinger Reporters: Leah Runkle Entertainment: Page Editor: Sarah Berger Reporter: Ari Jones Speakout: Page Editor: Nathan Pound Reporter: Jess Gahan Opinion 1: Page Editor: Patrick Long Reporter: Kayla Sunkin Opinion 2: Page Editor: Baylee Conrad Reporters: Rebecca Adams Features: Page Editor: Erica Hantzsche Reporter: Stephanie Herron Health: Page Editior: Jamie Wtschey Reporter: Carly Cundiff News: Page Editor: Hannah Neff Reporter: Katelyn Storad Picture Pages: Editors: Sabrina Parsons, Veronica Lliewellen Sports 1: Page Editor: Connor Sherrill Reporter: Grace Rhoads Sports 2: Page Editor: Matt Grey Reporter: Ryan Landolph Of The Month: Page Editor: Brooke Fick Reporter: Brianna Clendaniel Ads/Business Manager: Mathias Zollinger Assistant: Leah Runkle Adviser: John Gramuglia

my Bruin every month, the first thing I do is go to Matt’s article.

Whether it is an article about Jack Snowball’s greatness, or sitting the bench for JV baseball; he is able to keep me entertained as I read. Which is not the easiest thing to do. When people look back on the most important events in history they will remember three things: invention of fire, landing on the moon, and Matthew Doyle’s articles.

Jared Schoonover, 11 I think the courtyard should be open more often. Even if it is bad out. Some days it is nice out and the doors are locked! I understand if we can not go out because it is too wet, but the temperature should not matter.

I hear complaints about the courtyard all of the time. I also think the bricks need to be fixed on the ground because people

always end up tripping over them while walking through.

Keri Speicher, 10 I thought the new school year was really good, other than the freshmen getting in my way. I now realize what the upperclassmen were talking about when I was a freshman. I am almost always late to my classes because of the freshmen walking so slow in the hallways. It has gotten better as the year continued, but it still happens once in a while.

T.J. Thornton, 10 Well, this school has been real and it has been fun... and it has been wet and cold, but it has been a good year. I have made new friends and memories here. It will be hard to see this school go, but I am not mad we are getting a new one. #2014

Kelsey Mills, 10

Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the April/May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body.

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

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

The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. Because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.

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Career Tech News

The Career Tech National Honors Society has just inducted 17 new students: Koharu Cox: Media Communications, Matthew Dean: Web Programming Design, Jessica Gray: Advancement to Nursing, Jessenia Hollis: Athletic Health, Josephine Kane: Public Safety, Donald Loughry: Web Programming Design, Sean Norton: Media Communications, Adrianne Peterman: Advancement to Nursing, Collin Peto: Engineering Design & Technology, Jacob Roden: Teacher Training Experience, Ryan Brown: Carpentry l l - Kallai Sheers, Zachary Christian: Public Safety ll - Milford Zachary Thompson: Marketing Education Kibler Joshua Trillet: Chef Preparation ll - Schmeltzer, Stuart Turk: Media Communications l - Barnett

National Robotics Challenge In other Career Tech news: Light Weight Sumo – 2nd Place out of approximately 50 teams – Web Programming & Design Class. Brent Kovacs - Norton, Dakota Kreps - Barberton, Kyle Fisher - Norton Swept Away – Top 8 Finals–Engineering & Design Class Robotics and Automation–5th place out of 17 teams.

Web Programming & Design Class, Brandon Jones Norton, Jacob Grant - Wadsworth

Fine Arts Assembly WHS continued the tradition of our annual Fine Arts Assembly on Tuesday, Apr. 24. The assembly showcased some of our finest talent including Jazz Band, Elite and Show Choirs, The Bruin, Art, Drama Club, and also the Speech and Debate Team. Other students were recognized in English and Foreign Languages.

OAESA’s new distinguished principal Erin Simpson, the Principal of Overlook Elementary, has been selected as the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators 2012 National Distinguished Principal Award. She will represent Ohio at the program in Washington D.C. this October.

Google’s gadget catches attention

BY HANNAH NEFF

Google released a video called “Project Glass: One Day” on Apr. 4. In the video a man uses his voice to tell the glasses what to do. The glasses then do the task he asks for. Tasks include things normally handled by smart phones, such as scheduling meetings, taking pictures, checking the weather, getting directions, getting on the internet and making video calls with just a pair of glasses.

Google said, “We believe technology should work for you to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you do not.” Over 13 million people have tuned in to see this video.

Technology blogger Robert Scoble said, “The glasses are many months, if not years, away from becoming a consumer product.”

Google’s co-founder said that the glasses are still very much at the early prototype stage.

While Scoble said the company does not usually like to announce products so far in advance, Google had done so in this case in order to collect feedback on what people think of the concept and how they would like to use the product itself. This idea, Scoble said, is something the company has already found “very useful.”

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The glasses will most likely be available to the public for around $250 to $600 dollars by the end of 2012. They will not be available

by Christmas time.

Isabelle Olsson, a senior industrial designer at Google, reported that people with impaired vision can also wear the glasses.

She said, “We ideally want Project Glass to work for everyone, and we’re experimenting with designs that are meant to be extendable to different types of frames.”

The glasses have been worn many times lately by Google’s cofounder Sergey Brin. She wears them to charity events all over the country, showing them off and teaching people how they work.

There are a couple of websites available to learn information on the glasses. Search “Google glasses” on Google to find many informational websites.

Android companies are becoming competitive to come out with a better product. Google is saying that the glasses may eventually replace a phone.

Google said about the glasses, “ This is our biggest project and we’re hoping to get good feedback about the glasses. Someday we are hoping this is the best selling product, but for now we are happy with where we are.”

Teacher of the year All of the teachers in WHS are special in some way.

Every year, one teacher is lucky enough to be awarded with the Teacher of the Year Award. This year the winner was Mr. Steven Hadgis, our Instrumental Music teacher. See page 11 for photos.

Two Alumns selected for OSU squads Danielle Lance, daughter of Mrs. Beth Lance, and Marah Tavanello, sister of Nick Tavanello recently were selected to the OSU cheerleading and dance squads, respectively. Through a series of threeday tryouts, they made it through the cuts. All the tumbling, running, pompom stunts, dance, and cheer paid off.

PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS

I spy Decorah eagles Google’s “Project Glass” will offer people a new way to see life.

BY KATELYN STORAD

Near a state-owned fish hatchery in Decorah, Iowa, a nest 80 feet in a tree has become quite the new interest for many people.

More than 250 million people have tuned in to watch the live

stream video of two bald eagles and their three eaglets. Many have already tuned in to watch the bald eagle’s nest, and the number of viewers keep growing.

This 6 foot wide, 5 foot deep, 1.3 ton nest is watched all day everyday by the Raptor Resource

PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS

Mother and father eagle sit with the eaglets in their nest in Iowa.

Project to observe the eagles’ every move.

The nest has been in existence since 2007, giving a home to many other bird families. The eagles that have come extremely popular returned to their nest in Dec. 2011. The parents have been together since the winter of 2007-2008, when the mother was estimated to be about four years old. They have hatched and fledged 11 eggs; meaning they raised the young birds until they were able to fly.

The most recent eaglets were born in February and March.

The live stream camera captured the eggs “pipping”, or the small hole being poked in the egg by

the hatching eaglets. The camera also captured the eaglets breaking out of their shells and their first moments of life in the nest.

The next big event for the eaglets is them learning to fly.

Scientists and other groups that have been watching the live stream estimate that they will begin to fly around the beginning of July.

To tune in and watch the eagles, dozens of different websites have the live streaming video. The website www.ustream. tv/decoraheagles offers the video along with social stream to chat with other viewers. It also includes questions and answers about the eagles.

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A word from our

principal

Can you believe it? Summer recess is upon us – a very long summer recess. We have had an outstanding year mainly because of the senior class leading in Academics, Art, and Athletics.

We wish our seniors the best.

We continue with memories from former WHS student now a staff member, Mr. Jeff Collins.

Being a freshman at WHS in 1972 meant being there at 7:45 AM. During homeroom, I would bring a donut to my teacher if I thought I was going to be a minute or two late. Gym class was holy terror. Our teacher would allow the class to have fireball, aka dodgeball practice on the kids who did not dress for gym.

We only had the East gym, as the West gym would not be built until 1976. Our academic classes were filled with approximately 30 students of all grade levels.

One of my favorite classes was government. The teacher was also the golf coach. He would greet us with a golf club in hand and occasionally have you swing the club for a quick lesson. We would get him to talk about golf as long as we could to avoid the government lesson. Another memory was when the senior class protested the rule that girls could not wear blue jeans, so student council organized a sitdown demonstration. Girls were given permission to wear jeans soon after.

In the 1970’s, any student could drive to school. We didn’t have parking passes, and a lot of students didn’t drive. Also at the high school, the court yard was not enclosed, so you had to wear your coat as you walked to class. I don’t remember the roof leaking, but I do remember snow in the hallways. I remember our student dances were held in the north cafeteria. My fondest memory was taking Industrial Arts as a freshman. We had four different classes, machine shop, wood working, electronics, and automotive class. My career began in automotive class. I studied automotive technology as a Junior and Senior, and graduated in 1975.

It was March 1983 when Automotive Technology was suddenly without one of its teachers. Hearing this, I applied to substitute and later got the job. It has been an honor to teach automotive technology for my alma mater.

Thank-you Mr. Collins for sharing. Juniors, we now hand the leadership reigns to you. The expectations are high to exceed the success of the class of 2012.

Only time will tell! Have a great summer. I look forward

to greeting you in our new building in late August at the class orientations.

We are . . . Wadsworth!

Mr. Parsons

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Current Wadsworth High School before construction for the new school.

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New Wadsworth High School awaits incoming students.

Bringing back missed old school memories

OPINION BY KAYLA

As we all know, our beloved high school is going to be torn down and paved to become parking spaces for the new school. There is so much hype about the new school, has anyone thought of the memories we made in this school?

The dances in the hot old East Gym, the state victories from wrestling, girls basketball, and cross country. From the mindboggling bomb threat to the amazing football season we had, it has been an interesting last year at the high school.

The school has been home for 52 years of Wadsworth

High School students,including my own grandmother, who graduated from this school. It is so crazy that we both went to this school 40 years apart from each other going to classes in the same room with our lockers in the same hall way.

Matthew “Boomer” Leonhard, 11, said, “The thing I will remember most about the school is the night the administration office called everyone at home with the message that said, ‘We want everyone to tell their student at Wadsworth High School not to drink the water from the drinking fountains until next week. There was a pipe that burst, and the water is not safe.’”

Leonard went on to say, “I do not know another school that when it rains, get puddles in the hallways. It is like a giant Slip N’ Slide inside!”

Seth Johnston, 10, said, “I will never forget the time I got caught for forging library passes.”

Johnston says next, “I will never forget that I walked in the boys restroom to see someone spray painting on the boys walls. Just for walking in on the guy doing it not having any part in it. I received lunch detentions for the rest of the week,and an week of in school detentions, all I did was walk in on it!”

Kiersten Castner, 10, said, “Freshmen year I had a double knee surgery that put me in a wheelchair for six weeks. I had to be wheeled to all of my classes.

One day after lunch, my friend Brandy Honable, 10, wheeled me back to class. She literally opened the door and pushed me into Mr. Austin’s room. I did not have Austin, and I had no idea who he was.”

Even though the freshmen have not been here long, they have memories of their own, being the last class to attend.

There have been a lot of new experiences.

Mitchell Frisby, 9, said, “I was walking out of a classroom after school, a few weeks ago when all of a sudden, one of the ceiling tiles fell right in front of me.”

As he started to laugh, he said, “I really did not know what to do.

I walked around it and thought to myself, how lucky I was that I was not standing under it.”

Kristen Schwarz, 9, said, “I have study hall first period,as I was walking to the lunch room, there was water shooting out of the floor. It was between the court yard and hallway. I had to be a secret agent to get out of it.”

As you can see, there will be many things everyone will miss.

Even the teachers will miss the old school they attended and graduated from Mrs. Sarah Trausch, a English teacher said, “I will miss the photos of the Suburban League championships around the gym entrance. The photos will not be coming with us to the new

school. I love looking at them from all the past years. I was in some of them from sports teams when I went to school here.”

Mr. Bill Goddard, a Science and Health teacher, said, “What I will miss most is the fact that I went to school here.

I walk down the same halls I did for four years in high school, and now during most of my teaching career.”

He laughs as he said, “I remember all of the senior pranks. A lot of them were in the courtyard, which was opened at that time. One year the seniors drove a car into the courtyard, then they buried it.”

So many people will miss the old school. All of the events will become just wonderful memories. We are all apprehensive to leave, but we are also excited for the new school and the new experiences it will hold.

Limited days off affect entire school OPINION BY PATRICK

A four month summer is a dream come true for high school students, but what we had to go through this year is not worth the long break.

We had no days off school between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. This was a brutal stretch to start off the year. To top it off, we only had a week long break for Christmas and New Years. This contributed to the teachers being grumpy, students’ grades dropping, and the number of sick days going up.

We are all sick of school and it is mostly because of the lack of days off this year. It is great that we get out May 17, but it does not make up for the agony of not having any days off. I think that the last stretch of this year would be a lot easier on students and teachers if we had a couple more breaks over the first several

months of school.

The little things like being grumpy and missing a lot of days are one thing, but there were much bigger events as a result to the lack of days off.

Fight Week This was one of the most memorable weeks of the 20112012 school year. Fight Week consisted of many students dealing with their stress with violence. There were numerous tussles jam packed into one week.

Were tempers on edge because of no long weekends? Were kids pushed to the limit? This historic week may have never happened if we had our normal days off school to get a break from all of the stress.

“I was so mad about no long weekends that I almost got in a fight during Fight Week,” said Jordan Schleigh, 10.

Walk Out Another historic event this year was the student section walk out at the home boys basketball game against Revere. After the starters were announced for the varsity game, the student section cheered, “I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN,” and left the gym to go enjoy free Chipotle.

Although it was peaceful, many

students who would never break a rule made a stand against the administrators. Was this because they would not allow themes?

Was it a student uprise on account of one less week of winter break?

“I was absolutely devastated because we only had a one week break for the holidays,” said Erik Peltz, 11.

Attendance Even though attendance is not a major event, the absences increased significantly this school year. With no long weekends or days off, students missed many days of school this year.

“I have missed 25 days of school this year. I need my long weekends,” said Bret Baughman, 12. Attendance also influences students’ grades, which was another major problem made by the hectic schedule.

Elite Eight This year our athletics had some of the best teams in school history. Our football team, girls soccer team, and girls basketball team all made it to the Elite Eight. The always dominant wrestling team also finished seventh in the state. All of these teams had the talent to win a state championship in their sport. The

Clayton, 10, and Lauren, 10, take a nap during class.

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The student section was vacant for the boys game vs. Revere due to the walk out.

difference may have been the players lack of sleep. We all know that #peoplefromtoledowhitmer skipped school and got extra sleep all the time. The lack of sleep from our student athletes might have been a factor in the Elite Eight games. All of these teams had great seasons and making it that far in their tournaments is a great accomplishment. If they had the extra rest and were not so

tired, we might have had a couple state championship teams.

“I was very tired during our game against Toledo Notre Dame.

The limited days were definitely a factor,” said Rachel Goddard, 11.

Trust me, I am all for a four month summer, but this year was way too stressful and tiring. We are all excited for a summer full of rest and relaxation, and after this year, we deserve it!

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Memories of people > memories of building Grizzly Day Break Down OPINION BY Rebecca

Time is ticking away on the current building’s life.

Many students, teachers, and staff members are overwhelmed by the feeling of nostalgia toward the building.

However, there is little reason to be sad. Wadsworth High School is starting a new, exciting chapter!

I propose the school, as a whole, look not upon the loss of a building, but rather on the memories of the people we have spent our time with while in the building.

Due to the large amount of time we have spent here, the possibility of remorse is understandable. However, most of the memories we have made throughout high school are memories of the teachers, the students, the staff and the coaches.

The building is just a building.

Wadsworth is still Wadsworth, we will just be a few hundred feet away from this building.

Think about the memories you have of your time in this building.

What stands out the most?

“My favorite memories from this year were all with the band; whether it was at evening or summer rehearsals, band camp, or football games.

I can’t wait until next marching season!” said Libby O’Hara, 9.

For me, the most vivid memory in this building is walking in on the first day of school, my freshman year.

I was completly overwhelmed with all of the people who were crowding through the hallways.

Everyone was so much taller than me! Not that I am saying the situation is any different now, but at the time it was much more intimidating.

All of the other students seemed to know exactly what they were doing and where they were going, yet I was still stuck at my locker trying to prove that I was smarter than the inanimate piece of metal.

I finally found my way to homeroom, French.

While I was still worrying over the usual freshman jitters, I walked into Madame Eaton’s

colorful classroom to see her standing at her desk with her exuberant, ever-present smile.

At that moment, even though it was all of 7:30 in the morning, I knew I could make it through my first day of high school. Her smile seemed to reassure me that my crazy locker problems and other worries would work themselves out with time, and I could, in fact, adjust to a high school lifestyle.

Madame was so helpful both that day and the following weeks; I will always remember the influential role that she played and continues to play throughout my high school career.

Memories such as these are the memories that make high school a positive experience.

These are the memories that we take from this building.

“As a student, my most vivid memories are when I was in band with “Sarge” (Art Baldwin), our director. We learned responsibility, respect, and had fun. As a teacher, every day with the students and my colleagues is a vivid memory! Every day at WHS is like a box of chocolates.

Because students and staff are relocating to another building, the memories will continue,” said Mrs. VanDyke, a business education teacher for 14 years.

hallways. I just love rubbing elbows with people.”.

Another addition to our school will be the technology in every room. We will have one smart board and one white board. In most classes this will be enjoyable.

With these advancements, the teachers will have easy access to the internet to further help teach the students.

On the other hand, this may become a problem for math classes. If you have ever been in an honors math class you will see that the boards are full of math problems.

With three current long chalk boards in the math rooms, going down to only one white board will be difficult. One suggestion I would bring to this problem would be using window markers in every math room! With our whole wall of windows in each

classroom it would bring color to them and separate the math rooms from the others! While in math class I like to go up to the board and figure out a problem; not wait the whole time trying figure out why the computer is not working.

One thing that the “boys” of Wadsworth are looking forward

Who: All of WHS What: Grizzly Day! When: Friday, May 11 Why: The building we have known and loved is closing; let us have one final day of Grizzly spirit to remember;

we are Wadsworth!

How: Everyone wear Grizzly gear!

In commemoration of the numerous years of memories, and as a final day of Grizzly spirit, please join me and my fellow Bruin staff in the celebration of Grizzly Day, on Friday, May 11.

Wear your grizzly gear as

we give the building a final show of our grizzly spirit.

Remember, the building is just the place where memories of the people were made. We, the people of the community, not the bricks and mortar of this building, are Wadsworth!

Bringing memories back, creating new ones

OPINION BY Baylee

There are many events that happened in our high school since it was built in 1958.

Many additions were placed in the building to accommodate for the increasing number of students. There are a few things about the old school that will be missed by students, and many items that students can not wait to see.

Today our school has 1,630 students roaming its halls. 853 of them are males and 759 are females. All of these students have different memories of the school.

These students have both good and bad memories, but the excitement of the new school overpowers them both.

The hallways of the current building are small and hard to get from class to class.

Once we step into our new school we are going to have much more elbow space. Our 380,000 square foot school will leave much space for students in halls.

Jordan Doepker shares her opinion about the small hallways, “One thing that I am going to miss about this school is the coziness of the

smell nice. Of course, after football lifting there will be a permanent stench that seeps out of the doors of the room.

The lockers next year will be much bigger than our lockers this year. Maybe one downfall to them is that there isn’t a top section to put all of your books in, but there are shelves on the inside of “One thing I can not wait for in the lockers.

People that the new school is the new weight p a r t i c i p a t e in sports room.” will now be -Alex Carrell, 10 able to fit their bags in the locker. to is the new weight room.

Space is being added next Alex Carrell, 10, said, year to both lockers and science labs. Labs will have “In the new school one adequate amount of space thing that I can’t wait for to do any labs that your is the new weight room”. teacher throws out to you.

Next year is going to be Next year will be the first the first year with that the weight room is going to year that there will be a

PHOTO BY WADSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL

The new lockers are much larger than the current ones.

new senior commons. The talk in the school is that it is going to look exactly like in the movie the High School Musical lunch room. Well, they are exactly correct.

The commons overlooks the cafeteria with wide steps to the top and enclosed in glass.

Sorry seniors but you won’t be able to throw food on us.

“I am so excited to be the first senior class to use the senior commons. I am really looking forward to it.” Kayla Jett 11.

The seniors this year will miss out on the new school, but they will always be able to say that they were the last class to attend and graduate from Wadsworth High School in 2012.

Even though many memories were made in our current high school, we will be able to make many new memories in the new building.

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Science labs will have massive amounts of storage.

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BY ERICA HANTSCHE

PHOTO BY MEAGAN HARP

Love Thy Neighbor was the last play performed this year at OJ Work Auditorium. Starting next year, the plays will be performed in the new High School auditorium.

Drama turns to comedy with spring play Love Thy Neighbor

BY STEPHANIE HERRON AND ERICA HANTSCHE

The Drama Department ended the short school year with a comedy, Love thy Neighbor This spring, the Drama department performed a comedy on May 3, 4 and 5 at OJ Work Auditorium.

The play is about Leona Crump, a self-proclaimed “ruler of the cul-de-sac,” as Brandon Tousley, who played Turner, described the main character. Leona wants only the perfect neighbors, which in her opinion are people who never talk or interact with her. Instead, she gets a rowdy and hilarious bunch of neighbors who begin to wreak havoc in her life. The play is about Leona’s efforts to replace

her neighbors with a perfect neighborhood.

“It is such a crazy profile of a close neighborhood, but it is also a play about friendship,” said Mrs. Zagar, who co-directed the

small cast, totalling to only ten people.

“The cast and crew have done such a good job. Comedy is tough; it is all about timing.

They had to work together,” said Zagar.

The cast was certainly excited and enthusiastic about the play.

“It is awesome and hilarious right down to the last minute,” said Hannah Romich, who plays Ava and Mawtilda.

Love Thy Neighbor was able to top the charts in Wadsworth High School play history, with its nonending humor and wonderful acting that was put on by the students. This play deserves an “A” plus.

“It is awesome and hilarious right down to the last minute.”

-Hannah Romich, 10

play with Mrs. Csaky The people who worked on this play spent many long hard hours rehearsing for weeks before opening night. Their hard work showed when they finally performed the comedy. Unlike the musicals, this play has a very

Youth in Government Day creates great opportunities for seniors

BY STEPHANIE HERRON

Youth in Government Day was held on Monday, April 16.

The senior class received the opportunity to help run the city of Wadsworth for a day.

Every spring, the senior class votes for a few of their peers to represent them for a day. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to learn about city government and have a good time.

“It was a blast!” said Aaron Crooks, Assistant Law Director.

The members of the city

government also get to participate in Youth in Government Day each year as they take the students around and show them what community government is all about.

The Mayor of Wadsworth, Robin Laubaugh, said she thinks Youth in Government Day is a great thing.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity.

The students get a taste of what local government provides, and then they also get a small taste of what it takes to provide that,” said Laubaugh.

Laubaugh spent the day with

PHOTO BY HAYLEY MCQUATE

Many of our seniors spent a Day with the local government as they participated in Youth in Government day. Pictured are city council members for the dayAlexa, 12, Anthony, 12, Matt 12, Dakota, 12, and Nate, 12.

Dan Davis, who was the senior that was “elected” to be mayor for Youth in Government Day. Youth in Government Day is designed to be as realistic as possible. The senior class democratically vote for their classmates. Prior to the election, some seniors may do some campaigning to help them achieve the positions they want.

Once the students have been elected to their positions, they spend a day downtown, where they get to walk around with the real government officials.

They also participated, to some degree, in the government proceedings of the day. They also participate in mock meetings and sessions.

Elizabeth Scozzaro, 12, Director of the Center of Older Adults, is very glad that she got to participate.

“I learned a lot more than I thought I would, especially about the city and its government. It was a lot of fun,” said Scozzaro.

The seniors that participated in Youth in Government Day had a wonderful opportunity to learn more about local government in action. This will be especially beneficial to them as they graduate go out into the world. Some of them may end up working in government, but even those who do not will still be sure to carry the memory with them for a long time.

Spring fever is one of the most contagious viruses throughout Wadsworth High School, and it seems that everyone is catching it.

Spring fever is when someone has sudden urges for Spring weather. Symptoms of this dangerous bug are: feelings of restlessness, excitement or laziness.

Through the years, students have become infected with this germ.

Most do not have the ability to cure themselves.

“I have had Spring Fever since January!” said Alli Petit, 10.

Just thinking about Spring and warm weather has caused students to catch the bug earlier. To prevent one’s self from becoming a victim, one can try many different strategies.

Students are given the privilege of being able to go out into the courtyard. They should take the opportunity to enjoy fresh air.

Going out in the courtyard after lunch and in between classes allows for a small dose of fresh spring air.

“Whenever I get the chance to walk through the courtyard, I do,” said Ben McIntyre, 10.

Another thing to help fight Spring fever is to attend sporting events after school.

While attending sporting events one can enjoy the warm weather while cheering on classmates. Many kids said that they always go to sporting events when the weather is nice.

Lastly, going outside to finish up school work can help you relax and enjoy the warm weather. By doing this, one is able to kill two birds with one stone; finishing homework and enjoying the weather.

“I love doing my homework by a certain tree in my yard,” said Bry Millitano,10.

Spring fever can never be fully cured, but these strategies can help to reduce the major symptoms that occur during warm weather.

New school soars higher

The new classrooms are going to be carpeted and have nice new cabinets.

The new cafeteria is much larger and has floor to ceiling windows.

The new hallways are much wider to eliminate the traffic jams and make it easier to travel between classes.

The new school building will be ready for the start of the 2012-13 school year.

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Memorable Man, myth, legend; Ron Burgundy returns Lines

BY SARAH BERGER

“I’m Ron Burgundy?”

-Ron Burgundy

“Where’d you get your clothes... from the... toilet store?”

-Brick Tamland

“You’re so wise. You’re like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.”

-Ron Burgundy

“Yeah, there were horses, and a man on fire, and I killed a guy with a trident.”

-Brick Tamland

Nobody really knows how to put this, but Ron Burgundy is kind of a big deal. The famed San Diego reporter recently announced his return to the silver screen in an interview with Conan O’Brien.

Burgundy, sporting perfectly coifed hair and a trademark moustache looking as luscious as ever, made a surprise appearance on Conan to tell of his upcoming venture back to theaters everywhere. He walked in piping on his silver jazz flute, just another of this legend’s talents.

After putting down the flute, Burgundy said, “I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas, to our friends in Spain, Turkey and the UK, including England, that as of 0900 Mountain Time Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman.”

The original Anchorman was largely a hilarious war between Burgundy and female co-anchor

Veronica Corningstone. She fought for the place of women behind the news desk. Burgundy believed that his apartment, smelling of rich mahogany, and collection of leather bound books, made the entire female population inferior to him.

“Women belong in the kitchen, not on the news,” said Devon Gilkerson, 10.

Obviously, Burgundy’s ideas have infiltrated the minds of men everywhere.

According to director Adam McKay, the legend will continue

with a custody battle. McKay also hinted at a scene concerning “bowling for dollars,” which is quite vague but sure to bring laughter.

The sequel, whose title is still in the works, has a lot to live up to. Anchorman grossed $90 million worldwide and is ranked at the prestigious place of 113 on Empire’s 500 Greatest Movies of All Time. Everyone looks forward to 2013 when the world can finally rejoice in the return of Ron Burgundy.

You stay classy, Wadsworth.

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Ron Burgundy leans into the camera because that is what serious newscasters do.

Titanic revisited 100 years later

BY ARIANNA JONES

Almost two miles down below the surface of the sea rests the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic, along with the 1,514 lives the ship took when it crashed into an ice berg at 11:40 p.m. on the night of Apr. 14, 1912.

Although we will never truly be able to understand the extravagance of the ship, through James Cameron’s Titanic (1997), and the new 3D version, audiences are finally able to visualize what really happened during these tragic moments 100 years ago.

“The 3D movie gives a clearer picture to what the full experience of the Titanic was like,” said Keri Speicher, 10.

On Apr. 14, 1912 at 11:40

p.m., the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg. Below deck, the Titanic has compartments specifically designed to take on water in the case of such an accident.

Unfortunately, it was only built to withstand the flooding of four compartments, and the iceberg tore through five.

As best as historians and engineers today can deduce, the Titanic sank bow-first, tilting up into the air until the stern was fully out of the water. Half of the ship bent forward under its own weight before breaking off and falling backwards into the water. There is still speculation and debate as to exactly what happened as she sank.

The Titanic only had enough lifeboats for 1,200 people, and the crew had not been properly

trained in case of an emergency situation. As a result, only about 700 of the 2,229 people made it onto the lifeboats , leaving most of them not filled to capacity.

For those unfamiliar with the movie, it revolves around two main characters, Rose DeWitt Bukater, a wealthy and engaged 17-year-old first-class lady, and Jack Dawson, a poor 17-yearold who found himself in an opportunity of a lifetime by winning a third class ticket on the ship. They fell in love and were doomed from the moment it happened.

“Being in 3D the love story was more realistic. I felt like I was on the ship with them. It was no longer a 2D image on a screen,” said Anna Trogdon, 9.

As fate is known for the cruel

Rose and Jack (top) on the Titanic. The Titanic (bottom) is launched into the sea for the first time.

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ways it has, the “happily ever after” was not what it had in mind for the pair. Quite horribly, life was cut short for Jack Dawson.

Obviously, Rose and Jack’s story is not real, but people cannot help but find themselves becoming increasingly concerned with the fact there were real stories on that ship very similar to what was seen in the movie.

The legacy of the Titanic is very much a reflection of man’s arrogance and a lesson in humility.

Here was a ship, the largest of her time, a marvel of engineering, the face of modernity, the pinnacle of human ingenuity; it was bragged that God himself could not sink her, and yet, she sank.

None of the 1,514 people who perished that night should have died. Two and a half hours was plenty of time to rescue every passenger. If only someone had cared enough to ensure enough lifeboats.

The tragedy on Apr. 14, 1912, so vividly reminds us that we are all mortal, and the universe can always destroy what man creates.

The world can take our lives so easily. And sooner or later, for all of us, it will.

The Titanic reminds us that life is precious.

I m p o r ta n t D at e s

•May 31, 1911: Titanic’s hull is launched

•Apr 2, 1912: Titanic’s Sea Trials •Apr 10, 1912: Titanic begins maiden voyage

•Apr 14, 1912: Titanic collides with iceberg

•Apr 15, 1912: Titanic sinks •Apr 18, 1912: Carpathia returns to New York with Titanic’s survivors

•Sept 1, 1985: Titanic’s wreckage is located

•Nov. 1, 1997: James Camerons Titanic comes to theaters

•Apr. 6, 2012: James Camerons Titanic returns in 3D

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Junior Banquet “We Are Young�

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Junior girls show off their dresses before the dance.

A group of junior boys pose in front of a limo before heading to the dance.

Jessica G, Kennedy, Liz Valentin and Heather dance the night away.

All the junior girls come together before an eventful night at Junior Banquet.

Junior boys showing swag before the dance.

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Junior class advisor, Mr. Robert Lynn, poses with his students during the dance.

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Andrew, Clay, Alex and Kegan pose before going to Junior Banquet.

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Will , 12, performs his national qualifying speech entitled Poetastic.

Art students show off their prized drawings.

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Fine Arts Assembly

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Mr. Steve Hadgis poses for a picture after winning the Teacher of the Year Award.

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Mr. Steve Hadgis directs the Jazz Band.

Girls from Guys and Dolls perform a single from the musical.

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Ian, 12, leads the show choir in Time Warp.

Mrs. Linda McNamara directs the choir in singing “Sing Me to Heaven”.

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Girls track races to victory

BY GRACE RHODES

From hurdles and sprints to shot put and long jump, track and field encompasses the most demanding aspects of nearly every sport.

Needless to say, the girls track and field team has proven to be skilled in each event, winning five of seven league meets and one invitational.

The team kicked off the season with a crushing victory at Tallmadge on Mar. 27, when it won by 63 points. By the end of the meet, the Grizzlies had scored 100 points, trumping the Blue Devil’s meager 37. The girls continued to show strength at Nordonia on Apr. 3, where it defeated the Knights 98 to 39.

The team then competed against Copley on Apr. 10 and, once again, took home the gold. The girls scored a total of 78 points while the Indians earned only 59.

The team even managed to defeat Cloverleaf with several girls competing in events that they had not previously trained for. On Apr. 19, runners Paige Szabat, 12, and Molly Priest, 12, threw shot put, and runner Leah Runkle, 10, competed in long jump. The final score of the meet was 105 to 32, with the Grizzlies proving that even their weaknesses were stronger than the Colts’ strengths.

The team showed no weaknesses; however, on the

evening of Apr. 24 when it defeated the Revere Minutemen 95 to 42.

Based on the girls’ performance at these meets, Coach Burton has developed faith in the team saying, “I believe we have a good chance to win a league

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Charloette, 9, runs the 100 meter dash against Nordonia.

championship and advance several athletes to regional and state competition.”

Nonetheless, on Apr. 17, the girls tasted defeat for the first time in the league competition, losing to undefeated Green 61 to 76.

On May 1, the girls then competed against Highland in the closest meet of the season.

Ultimately, the Hornets scored 69.5 points, defeating the Grizzlies, who scored only 67.5.

Despite these losses, the girls managed to excel at two competitive invitationals. At the

Wildcat Premier, which consisted of some of the most talented teams in central Ohio, Wadsworth placed fifth overall. The team then further improved, placing first at the Collinwood Marilyn West Invitational on Apr. 7.

Hannah Komorny, 10, claims that the team has been so successful “because we (the team members) support each other, and we hunger for greatness.”

Coach Burton also attributes the season’s success to the girls’ constant desire to better themselves and further accredits the success to the grueling hours of training performed every day by the athletes after school.

Burton says, “We always practice with the intent to get better. Our desire is to be performing our best at the end of the season.”

If the team continues to

“We work together and work hard.”

- Cassedy Arvay, 10

compete as incredibly as it has been, it is likely that the end of this season will be filled with success. Cassedy Arvay, 10, explains, “We work together and work hard.”

It is this mind-set that will ultimately lead to victory for the girls track and field team.

Girls Track Statistics 1st at Tallmadge

1st at Nordonia

3200 Meters Run: 13:12 Ashley Gray

3200 Meters Relay: 10:15

400 Meter Run: 63.4 Courtney Palange

100 Meter Hurdles: 15.8

Michalla Gordon

Paige Szbat, Courtney Palange, Sarah Berger, Madi Salem

100 Meter Run: 12.9 Leah Runkle

4 x 200 Meters Relay: 1:48.8

Shot put: 29’5”

Ally Malkowski, Madison Gilger, Leah Runkle, Jessie Gearhart

High Jump: 4’10”

300 Meter Hurdles: 46.1

Amber Tackett

Rachel Jones

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Brow down to Anthony Davis All-American freshman leads Kentucky to promise land

BY CONNOR SHERRILL

PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS

Anthony Davis, shown above, dunks on the Arkansas Little Rock defense earlier in the season. Davis led the Wildcats with 22 points and 16 rebounds en route to a 73-51 Kentucky victory. Davis earned MVP honors for the non-conference game.

Freshman sensation Anthony Davis left his mark on the game of college basketball forever.

Davis, also known as the one brow baller, took his game and the Kentucky Wildcats to the top of the college basketball world.

Coming into the season, he was a part of the number one recruiting class in the country.

He was the number one power forward in the nation and the second best player overall. This all led up to the Cats having high hopes for their season and had people talking about winning a national title.

“When I first saw the brow, I saw something special,” said Colman Chaney, 10, about the unibrow.

The Wildcats did not have many struggles throughout the regular season. They dominated teams finishing with a record of, 38-2. However, they had a heart breaking loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, capped off by a buzzer-beater shot by Indiana’s Christian Watford. In the loss Davis had little contribution due to early foul trouble. He only had six points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and four personal fouls, in just 24 minutes of playing time.

Davis did not have to put up big numbers every game in order for the Wildcats to win. He only averaged 14.3 points per game.

He helped the Cats to win in many other ways. He was a force on defense this season averaging 4.7 blocks per game.

Davis led the Wildcats into the NCAA Tournament as the overall number one seed. They went on a four game winning streak, winning their first four tournament games all by a margin of twelve points or more.

Then, they moved on to the Final Four where they had a match up against inner-state rival the Louisville Cardinals.

Louisville and Kentucky played in the regular season.

Kentucky defeated the Cardinals in a hard fought game, 69-62.

In the Final Four, the winner moves on to play in the national championship. Davis and the Wildcats beat the Cardinals, propelling them on to play for the title.

Kentucky faced off against the Kansas Jayhawks in the national championship. Davis struggled offensively in the game, only

scoring six points. Yet, his defense and rebounding helped them win the game over Kansas, 67-59.

According to an ESPN article, Davis said, “I always had a smile on my face. I came in the huddle.

‘I’m rebounding.’ I told them I was rebounding, blocking shots and defending. That was my job for the day.”

As many people suspected, Davis has decided to forgo his sophomore season and continue his basketball career in the NBA. Davis was not the only one to leave Kentucky, the rest of their starting five decided to not come back for another season.

Many mock drafts have Davis being chosen as the number one pick. When asked if he would use the number one pick on Davis, varsity basketball coach Mr. Mike Schmeltzer, Jr. said, “No doubt. He is the best player in the nation.”

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Mens tennis dominates court Tennis team is off to a great start, challenging for Suburban League championship and district qualifiers

BY MATT GREY

Starting off the season strong, neither of the boys tennis teams have wasted any time establishing a name for themselves within the league.

Junior Varsity currently has the most games under their belt.

They are holding an almost spotless record of twelve to two.

This kind of success seems to be a common occurrence with the team.

The team will have a winning record no matter what happens the rest of the season. That will make it an impressive four year streak.

When the junior varsity team was asked how they plan on keeping up with the high standards, they respond with just working on the basics and fixing little things here and there.

The Varsity team is on the same track of success. Early on, they faced some rough competitors which left them with a record of eight and seven. However, the boys do not seem too worried.

“Honestly, you can kind of feel the pressure when the match is on

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This photo displays the intensity that the tennis team experiences every match. Reading left to right: Owen, 10, Ben, 11, and David, 11.

the line, but so far we have been able to adapt well and continue getting the results we want,” said Daniel Ruff, 11.

It seems as though the team has adapted well as they continue to add victories to their winning season.

“Well, with all the success we have had this season, I am still waiting for ESPN to want to cover us,” said Asa Berlin, 11.

It seems as though varsity’s sights are set on having an overall winning season, a very tangible sight.

The varsity team is broken into first singles, second singles and third singles.

Playing in first singles is Beau Farver, 12, Ben Hanna, 11, and Eric Corbett, 11.

The roster for second singles is David Fergusson, 11, Ryan

Salem, 11, and Owen McDevitt, 10. The choice for third singles is Matt Croyle, 12.

“We do have bigger goals this year than we did last year, but we also feel we can be more competitive in our matches,” said Coach Tudor.

The season ends early May, which is when the state qualifying tournaments begin.

Varsity Softball

PHOTO BY MR. TerINGO

New coach, Mr. Pickard, returns to the dugout after the inning. This game was at home against Copley on Apr. 10, 2012.

Unfortunately, the team lost a tough game 4-1.

New coach prepares changes in organization of the game. One of the aspects is mental toughness. Being mentally tough on the field is key.

New coach, Mr. Greg Pickard, When players make an error, they is starting his first season as a cannot get down on themselves varsity baseball coach at the high because there may be many school. He is preparing a few more opportunities to succeed. tweaks that will help benefit the Another thing Pickard would program. like to build on is coachability.

After the head coaching Being coachable means that a position opened last season, player will listen to Pickard took the job.

“Pickard is a good coach who what the coach says He played high school ball at Rittman but does pushes us to do our best on and off and actually enact what the coach says. not receive backlash the field.”

Lastly, Pickard for it. After college, -Dylan Galford, 11 wants his team to be Pickard got a teaching confident. job at Wadsworth and Pickard said, “We have a lot of ended up coaching with Coach of themselves. He also wants them to be accountable for their good ballplayers that are just too Brian Madigan for six years.

The promotion was a big deal actions not only on the field, but timid out there. They need to quit also off the field. These things are thinking about making a mistake for Pickard.

Pickard said, “I always already beginning to rub off on and let instinct take over.”

With these twists and tweaks, envisioned having a program that the players.

Dylan Galford, 11, said, Pickard thinks his team will be I was in charge.”

He wanted to stay involved “Pickard is a good coach who remembered for playing the game with baseball after college, so he pushes us to do our best on and the right way. Pickard believes once his team buys into the plan, off the field.” came to Wadsworth.

In addition, Pickard would like they could become a great team When asked about his time with Coach Madigan, Pickard to focus on the mental aspect very quickly. said Madigan did a “great job” as the head coach of the team.

However, Pickard has a few twists and tweaks to add to the program. He would like to have his players respect the game. He wants them to have a positive attitude while on and off the field, give their best effort and put the needs of the team above the needs

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Sports Briefs

BY RYAN LANDOLPH

BY RYAN LANDOLPH

Varsity

The varsity softball team is playing well this season. They have had some convincing victories, beating a good Tallmadge team twice, one of the favorites to win the Suburban League. With strong play all season, the girls team (12-9) earned a fifth seed in its District.

JV Baseball

The JV baseball team is playing great this season; they have only lost one game. Despite junior and senior leadership, play by underclassmen has been phenomenal.

If this play continues, the future could be very bright for the program.

JV Softball

The JV softball team is playing very good ball this season, losing only one game.

That loss was avenged after

the team mercied Tallmadge the next time they played. Just like the JV Baseball team, they are backed by underclassmen power.

Boys Track

The boys track team is running out to a good start.

The team is above .500 and has a few standout groups. There are not only upperclassmen performing well, but also underclassmen. The team has many strong runners, and the future looks bright for the track team.

Lacrosse

As a new sport, many people do not know about lacrosse.

However, the team is playing hard despite having a short learning period. The record does not show the effort that the players are giving, and if the development continues, lacrosse could become one of the better sports at the school.

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BY MATT GREY

Contributions for improvements at Art Wright Stadium have reached a recent total of $308,250.00, which is 88% of the total amount needed to assist the school district in completing the final phase of improvements at Art Wright Stadium.

One of the biggest contributors was anonymous in their donation. The only stipulation this individual had was that the name remain the same, terms the school system could definitely abide to.

Replacements include: the visitors stands, renovate the restrooms and install a synthetic turf field.

With less than $42,000 needed to complete the fundraising

campaign, the anticipation for the completion of these improvements is growing as the renovations initially began in 1999 when the home bleachers were replaced.

New lighting, sound and electrical systems were installed a year later.

Next, the home locker room was renovated along with the paving of the north parking lot.

The visitors locker room was overhauled in 2007, so the momentum is now growing to see the last phase of renovations begin in order to coincide with the opening of the new high school.

Obviously, the turf is the most eagerly anticipated part of the renovations for the soccer and football teams as well as the band.

The field improvements will include removing the existing

grass, leveling and widening the field to meet regulation soccer field standards and installing the turf which should last for 12 years.

The turf requires less maintenance along with being able to better withstand weather and usage so it is a definite advantage over the current field.

The funds for the project have generously been donated by individuals within our community through pledges.

The committee took on a big challenge and is dedicated to working hard to attain the goal of $350,000 for the project.

Grizzly fans and sports’ teams are deeply appreciative of their efforts to make the stadium an even greater facility to enjoy a sporting event for both our fans and visiting teams.

to fifth grade. She states that “juggling my time was very challenging.” Bemillers most current job was teaching sixth grade science and math in C.I.S. After Spring break, Bemiller decided that it was time to retire.

“You just know when it’s time” Bemiller stated. Bemiller will definitely miss the kids the most.

“Each individual student brings so much excitement to a classroom!”

Bemiller stated that the best part of her teaching career was the kids, teachers, challenges, and the successes.

Bemiller has two sons and two granddaughters that she will be able to spend more time with now that she is retired. Although her children are grown up now, Bemiller says that it was very rewarding watching them go through school. Now she can watch her granddaughters go through school and succeed in their lives.

Bemiller left some advice to all of the seniors and to all of the students that will eventually graduate high school. Bemiller said, “Make the most of your years in college. Volunteer as much as you can and meet as many new people as you can.

Learn to be flexible when living with your roommate, but hold your ground if there is a problem.

Academically, always talk to your professor if you are having difficulty in a class. They are there to help you!”

Bemiller has taught over 30 years of a successful and entertaining career. Bemiller says that one of her many rewards of teaching is that she is interviewed by her former students. Bemiller will be missed by not only her recent students but by the students that she has taught throughout her career. We will never forget Mrs. Bemiller, and she will most definitely never forget about us.

Teaching career comes to end

By Zack Metz

After over 30 years of teaching, 6th grade teacher Janet Bemiller of C.I.S. has decided to retire. Bemillers teaching career has included teaching in three different school districts throughout her career. She has taught second, fifth, and sixth graders in different subjects like reading, math, and science. When she was asked what motivated her to become a teacher, she said that she had always enjoyed working with children. She also stated that she had many wonderful teachers as she was growing up.

Bemiller has always planned on becoming a teacher. When she graduated from Bowling Green State University, Bemiller had many openings and opportunities in education. Bemillers most difficult year was when she had her second child and she had to switch from teaching second

photo Courtesy by C.I.S.

Recently retired teacher Jeanet Bemiller stands with her 6th grade class who will graduate in the year of 2014.

C ommunity 1 Pledge Equivalents

$4 a month = 1 cup of coffee = $50 a year

$8 a month = 2.2 gallons of gas = $100 a year $20 a month = 2 movie tickets = $250 a year $41 a month = 1 dinner for two = $500 a year

Ways donations or pledges can be made Capital Donors Individual (Private) Donors Advertising Naming Rights The Community Support Committee is comprised of fathers, mothers, uncles, grandfathers, coaches, alumni and teachers. All pulling together to support our childern in the quality Stadium Phase V project.

PHOTO Courtesy Of CRAIG Hassinger

Craig Hassinger poses with a co-worker Todd Winter.

Hassinger takes grand titleship

BY BECCA ROTTERSCHMIDT

Recently, a rather prominent alumnus was interviewed by the Newspaper/ Yearbook class: Craig Hassinger.

He went to Wadsworth High School, graduating in the year 1985. He enjoyed participating in extracurricular activities such as wrestling and baseball while he was there.

Next, he attended The University of Akron in the fall.

He went there for four years and graduated in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. At first, he was not sure what he wanted to do for a career, but figured it out as he went through his college years.

Before he started his actual career, his first real job was working at Wendys.

“I knew I wasn’t going to stick with a job in the fast food industry so it inspired me to be more successful.” says Hassinger about his fast food job.

He also worked at Wendys with his girlfriend, Suzie, who is now his current wife. They worked together in high school and became high school sweethearts when they got married in 1991.

After their marriage, they had two children together. Haley who is now 17, and Nick who is now 14. Craig says he enjoys spending time with his family and they are all very close.

“My family is the most important thing in my life. They always come first,” said Hassinger After college, he finally decided on a career. He first started working in West Field Insurance Company. Once he worked there long enough, he started working his way up the ladder and became more successful. He moved to SeibertKeck Insurance Company and became President of the company. When asked if he felt like he had authority over others at work he said, “yes, I am the boss.” He feels very accomplished with what he is doing.

In his life time, Hassinger also received some awards. He received the ‘40 under 40’ award.

It was 40 business leaders who are under the age of 40 who will most likely be successful in the future. They are the new “up and comers”.

Hassinger also said he feels like he has accomplished a lot in life.

“I want to continue to grow the business so we can continue to support the Wadsworth Wrestling Program.” says Hassinger about his future plans for his business.

In his last comments, Hassinger says, “Hard work is worth protecting.”

He feels he is a hard working man and he has done a lot to achieve his goals. He was inspired to work hard and be a successful person in his life.

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Carrie Knapp flourishes in long lasting marriage

BY OWEN MCDEVITT

Many a time, students have wondered what the secret to the Mrs. Carrie Knapp’s steady marriage has been during an era in which divorce rates are sky high and that promise of “eternal” devotion and fidelity can be broken in the blink of an eye.

Well after eight steady years of marriage, Knapp can firmly allege that the key to marital success is humor, laughter, and the ability to joke with one’s spouse about the ridiculousness of life.

Knapp initially met her current husband, Jason, right here in this

very high school. When asked about her first encounter she explained, “It was the year 2000, and we were both teaching here.

Though we love each other very much now, it was definitely not love at first sight.”

Nevertheless, shortly after meeting, a budding romance began to ensue, and now, twelve years and four children later, they are still neck deep, submerged in a pool of sentimentality and affection.

Though it was not the sole reason, one significant factor that played into their mutual desire towards a life long

marriage, as well the success it has experienced, was the reality that Knapp and her husband are, in some ways, opposites. She explained, “I have a controlling personality, and I always think I’m right. My husband and I click so well because he is okay with letting me be correct.”

In the end, no one knows exactly what the future will hold for this pair of love birds, but it is safe to say that their perpetual laughter and unwavering adoration for one another will have no problem conquering any and all obstacles that they may come to face in times ahead.

he is a genuine person who is passionate and faithful about what he believes is most important in life, his family. To Callaghan, he is just a simple man living the dream.

Ever since he was in 6th grade, he knew he wanted to be a teacher.

That dream didnt change and today he is an English teaher at Wadsworth Senior High School.

What makes Callaghan different from the other teachers at WHS is his fun style of teaching. When asked three words that he think his students would describe him as, he responded with loud, weird, and consistant. He makes the boring subject of Honors English a fun and interesting subject to learn. When asked how he keeps a positive influence

PHOTO BY MAGGIE WILLIAMS

Mrs. Carrie Knapp, teacher, mother, and loving wife, met her husband in the halls of WHS.

Living the Dream

BY ALLI PETIT

To his students he is an enthusiastic teacher who makes English class fun. To his players he is a coach they can look up to and learn about the sport of basketball. To his family he is a loving father and husband.

To anyone meeting Mr. Scott Callaghan for the very first time,

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on his students he responded, “I try to teach with enthusiasum, act with virtue, and be a person who stands for something.” It proves he is good at what he does beacsue his students are very bright and really look up to him as a teacher. Teaching didnt come as easy as you might think for Callaghan. His journey to becoming a teacher was a little harder than he thought. After majoring in English education at Miami University and a little bit at Akron University, he was in teacher training, but the teacher he was assigned to student teach with was not the best example.

He did not have the experience that he was hoping to get with that teacher. At that point, he did not think that he was going to become a teacher. He started looking at other career options, but he kept pursuing his dream and worked hard and he is now the teacher he always wanted to be.

Callaghan is not only an enthusiastic and fun English teacher, he is also a basketball coach and really enjoys it. He now coaches at Hoban High School. He has coached both boys and girls basketball. He does not have a favorite and likes both for different reasons.

Along with being a teacher and a coach, he is also a husband and father of two sons. Being a father is his favorite and most important job of all. Solomon is his youngest son who is seven years old, and Zeke is ten years old. He believes his biggest accomplishment in life is being a husband, father, and good provider.

Callaghan is living the dream but still wants to be that “risk taker” along with being a father, husband, coach, and teacher.

When asked what he would like to become, he replied with, “I would like to become a person who takes more risks.” Callaghan

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Schoonover’s enthusiasm, humor propels him to popularity

BY HOLLY BRILLHART

Mr. Mark Schoonover is a very successful teacher at Wadsworth High School with many accomplishments and awards.

Since his graduation from Wadsworth High School, he has been rewarded for good work and for his enthusiasm.

According to Schoonover he “wanted to be successful and go to college, and of course he wanted to have a job he liked.” To make this happen he would take hard classes in high school, which were mostly honors.

Even though he struggled in some subjects like math and science it all worked out in the end for him because he eventually got a masters degree at Miami and a job he loves: teaching.

His toughest accomplishment was figuring out what he wanted to do as a career and then pursuing it, “it can be difficult to do what you think you want” he later commented, “I feel very fortunate that I am in a career I really like.”

Schoonover’s greatest life accomplishment is having two daughters who thinks of as the lights of his life. He is very grateful for his family and how his life has turned out for him.

Schoonover has received many praise worthy awards and accomplishments thanks to his enthusiasm towards school, there were some strange ones too.

For example, at his senior recognition night he won the Marine Scholar Award.

On the paper he received the name spelled “Marc A. Schoonover” when his real middle initial is “R.” He also thought it was a weird award for him to receive because he did not think he was a very “marine-like person” Schoonover has overcome many obstacles, but also thinks that failing is good because it helps him to realize what he can improve in.

In the future Schoonover wishes to travel to Europe, and overall just wants to be a good teacher. His overall goal in life is to make the biggest impact on his student’s lives with his teaching. He will work hard until he succeeds.

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Healthy foods give extra energy for summer activities

OPINION BY CARLY CUNDIFF

With school almost out and the weather getting warmer, it is easy to say no to those salads and grab chips. However, summer also comes with bathing suits.

If you are having trouble putting away those salty snacks, here are some easy recipes and tips for delicious summer foods that are sure to make summer fantastic without harming the waistline.

An easy way to stay cool on hot summer days is to run to the freezer and grab the closest calorie-filled popsicle you can find. With a healthy twist, it is simple to make your own popsicles. Blend up your favorite fruits, add some all-natural fruit juice, stick the mixture into cups and put them in your freezer. In a couple of hours, you will have delicious and healthy snacks for your hot summer days.

“I love popsicles. There are even some at the super market that are all natural,” said Emily Novak, 10.

Another calorie filled summer sweet is soda. Soda has tons of calories and lots of sodium.

While many of people drink soda to rehydrate, it actually does the opposite. The high amount of sodium in soda can dehydrate you, having the opposite effect on the body.

Healthy Food Tips

Instead of soda, try drinking 100 percent fruit juice. While it will still have sugar, the juice will hydrate you and have the fresh taste of all-natural fruits.

Another good cool down drink is Gatorade, which is filled with electrolytes and will rehydrate quickly. When worse comes to worse, just drink water. Water is sugarless, has no calories and can refresh you on a hot summer day.

A lot of people skip out on lunch during summertime, but this might not be very smart.

When outside, one drains a lot of calories while running and sweating. Also, if one skips a meal, he or she is more likely to overeat on other meals. Take a break from the baseball game to step in for lunch.

If you are more physical, try a sandwich with meat and vegetables. The protein in the meat will help gain energy to go back out and play. If sandwiches are not your thing, try a nice salad.

The more colorful the better.

Fill your bowl with all kinds of veggies, like carrots, red peppers and cucumbers. Choose a light or fat-free dressing to zest it up.

As a snack after a long day of sunshine, do not go for that bag of chips. If you are craving something salty, try a handful of banana chips. They will satisfy your craving and not kill you with calories.

Make salads colorful

“Banana chips are a great snack. They satisfy my craving for salt without all the calories of chips or pretzels. I love them,” said Amber Dudley, 11.

Whole grains are another way to stay healthy. Experts say that half of all your grains should be whole. Grains are good in general, but whole grains are much better sources of fiber and other key nutrients. Whole grains can be found in local supermarkets.

Make sure that half of your breads, pastas and cereals are whole for a healthy diet.

Another great tip is to check the serving size. The serving size is right on the nutrition label, and sometimes the serving is less than what you might expect.

For example, you might want a bowl of pretzels that has about 10 pretzels in it. You look on the back, and it says the serving size is five pretzels. If you had not looked at the label, you would be eating double the amount of calories without even knowing it.

Summertime can be tons of fun with no school and no worries other than what night to have your bonfire.

However, if you just take a couple minutes and take care to notice what you are putting in your body, then Summer 2012 will surely be your best one yet.

Start now and have a health-filled summer.

Drink a lot of water

Strawberry Popsicles

Minutes to Prepare: 2 Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen strawberries 6 teaspoons sugar 3/4 cup of water

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in blender until liquefied. Pour into cups. Secure cups with aluminum foil. Poke popsicle stick though aluminum foil into cup as a handle.

Freeze and serve.

Fill sandwiches with protein

Switch salty snacks to banana chips

Easy summer exercises to stay fit Upper Abs: slight bend

Develop a beach body in just four weeks with these five easy exercises

OPINION BY JAMIE WITSCHEY

lower abs: 90 degrees

Inner and Outer Squats

Traveling Lunges

Getting in shape for the summer is one of the main goals that are on teenager’s minds right before school ends.

“This early warm weather has really motivated me to get in shape for the summer,” said Andrew Sidol, 10.

A teenager wants to look his or her best so that he or she can impress the opposite sex while swimming and tanning.

“I love doing Coach DeAngelis’s workouts so we can ‘look good in those bikini’s!’ and get in shape,” said Jordan Labus, 11.

Most teens think they cannot workout or exercise because they do not have enough time. All they need are twenty minutes here and there to get it in.

According to Seventeen Magazine, this workout can get teens ready for the summer. All they have to do is follow these easy exercises and by no time they will be in the shape they want.

First off you have to get your cardio in, such as jogging or biking. Do your cardio for 20 to 30 minutes; it can get your heart rate up and get you ready for the main workout.

After you do your cardio, stretch out. You can stretch out by taking one arm and reaching it towards your foot. If you can reach your foot, pull it towards you. Another great stretch is called the Sumo. All you have to do is go into a squatting position and push gently on both knees with your elbows.

You can start the main workout after you stretch and feel loose enough. Listed here are the five different exercises: 1. Upper Abs: Slight Bend Lie with your legs together and knees slightly bent and lift your shoulder blades off of the floor slightly. Use your abs to lift yourself up and do not pull up your head with your arms. Come back down until the bottom of your shoulders touch the floor.

Then you do it again. Do this 15 to 20 times.

2. Lower Abs: 90 Degrees Lie down and lift your legs so they make a 90 degree angle.

Lift your shoulder blades off the ground slightly. Make sure your knees are directly above your butt for the best workout possible.

Then come back down until the bottoms of your shoulder blades hit the floor. Do this 15 to 20 times.

3. Side Abs: Robe Climber Lie with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent. Lift your head and shoulders off the ground and reach up with your left arm. Reach high for the “rope” and imagine that it is in the center of your body. Alternate your arms as you climb the imaginary rope.

Pulling with both hands counts as one time. Do this 20 to 30 times.

4. Inner and Outer Thighs: Side Squat Stand with your feet wider than your shoulders and your toes out.

Squat down until your hips and butt are even with your knees. If you cannot go that low, go as low as you can, just make sure when you squat that you can still see

your feet to avoid injury. After, come up just a little and move one foot towards the other to bring both feet together. Next, step the foot that you have not moved yet to the side to get back down into your squatting position. Do these 10 to 15 times.

5. Traveling Lunge Lunge forward with your left foot. Once down, keep your weight on your left heel and hold for one second, then bring your feet back together. Lunge again but with your right leg forward and keep your weight on that foot’s heel. Hold that for one second. Bring your feet back together and repeat this 20 to 30 times.

Once you have done all of these exercises, do your stretches again to make sure you are not sore the next day.

If teens keep up with these exercises and do them at least three or four times a week, in 30 days they will see maximum results. You will be sure to have the best body on the beach.

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Junk of the Month

BY BROOKE FICK

Senior Kelcie and her 1994 Pontiac Bonneville share a special love/hate relationship.

Although there are many complications with the champagne-colored car, it is still able to trek its way to the high school every day.

One of the car’s many malfunctions is the lights do not work. It is almost impossible to drive at night, and requires Erbse to squint at road signs.

One of her major fears is the engine falling out while Erbse is driving over rough terrain.

She recently received a huge bill for the low tire pressure, lack of engine oil and transmission fluid. The brakes went out again and the power alignment is off.

“My alignment is so off that when I am going straight, my

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wheel is tilted left,” said Erbse.

When asked what her least favorite thing about her car was, she said, “I hate how my ceiling sags”.

Erbse favorite thing about her car is the memories they have shared over the years.

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PHOTO BY BROOKE FICK

Kelcie, 12, will always love her car despite its many malfunctions.

The Lucky One

Students of the Month Meganne Nate

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Future Plans: Start in the Exploration Program at The Ohio State University while minoring in Spanish.

Advice for others: As soon as you stop caring what other people think, you will start having more fun and gaining new experiences.

Best HS Memory: The cast parties after all the plays.

Favorite Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Future Plans: Attend OSU for Mechanical Engineering.

Best HS Memory: The GlenOak football playoff game, was awesome to be a part of!

Favorite Quote: “Don’t put off tomorrow that which you can do the day after tomorrow.” Mark Twain.

PHOTO BY BRI CLENDANIEL

Favorite Class: Honors Physics because Mr. Austin lets Auffenberg know what’s up.

Advice for others: Don’t run track!

Word Scramble of the Month zlygriz end _________

Movie of the Month

It is visible that the ceiling in the car sags.

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Somebody That I Used to Know By: Gotye

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nrbui ______

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Hint: Think WHS! thltiscae _______

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Cody: Engineering Design and Tech

Brittany: Marketing Zach: Carpentry

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Why don’t cats play poker in the jungle?

Too many cheetahs

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HOW DO YOU WANT THIS SCHOOL TO BE REMEMBERED? For the loud student section.

-Kacie Stallman, 11

I want it to be remembered for its wonderful hallways and the trash cans that were out for my own convenience.

-Megan, 11

I am going to miss walking by Mr. Knapp’s room feeling the blast of heat mixed in with the artic breezes of the courtyard! The things I will miss most of all are the flooded hallways and the wonderful fragrance and aroma of earthworms during the spring. At least you could easily get worms for fishing!

Thank you WHS, you have been a faithful friend with wonderful memories!

-Mrs. Becky Roe

For its character.

-Molly Beal, 11

The old WHS should be remembered for the excellent education and great memories.

-Mrs. Shawn VanDyke

The athletic competition it has shown in the past.

-Justin Heller, 11

For the advantages of this awesome school, such as if you are hot, your next class will be freezing. Also, if you are thirsty just tilt your head back because the roof is most likely leaking.

-Kelcie Erbse, 12

I am not going to remember this school. This school is going to remember me. You can quote that if you want.

-Colman, 10

The Ice Box. -Scott Campbell, 10

I will always remember that I never learned exactly why the old WHS was built in the open style. There are several explanations but none pinpoint who made that decision, way back when, and why. I guess we will never know. In 50 years, what will they ask about decisions made for the new WHS, I wonder?

-Mr. Rich Barnett

It should not be remembered as a loss of memories with the building, but an opportunity for new ones.

-DJ Johnson, 9

As a place where your parents went to school, and a place where you find out who your true friends are.

-Mikayla Dickey, 9

I want WHS to be remembered for all of the talent that originated here. Academics and the arts have always been important to me, and there are so many talented students that have walked these halls.

-Elaine, 9

I would like the high school to be remembered For having as a poorly designed and failure of the best assemblies, architectural planning. Why would we spirit weeks, dances, decide to build a school with an open courtyard and awesome people. on top of one of the windiest hills in Ohio? What is -Katy, 11 next? A helicopter with ejection seats? A submarine with screen doors? Mesh parachutes? Before the courtyard was enclosed, snow and rain would actually blow down the hallways. It was not uncommon to have to fight off a polar bear with your binder between classes. I wish I could push the button that will level this building to a pile of rubble. I cannot wait to get out of this monstrosity and into a modern clean bright school, that our students and This school community so richly deserve. should be remembered A -Mr. Dean Bivens

by going out with a bang...

A paintball tournament within the school to get some extra cash.

-Zack Nelson, 10

school full of achievements made by teachers and students.

-Sarah Barkley, 10 Photos by Jess Gahan and Nate Pound